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VOL. 84 NO. 066

Serving Westfield, Southwick, and the surrounding Hilltowns

www.thewestfieldnews.com SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015

— AYN RAND

WOW has new home

St. Patrick's parade welcomes gay groups

(FILE PHOTO BY FREDERICK GORE)

WESTFIELD CITY HALL

City Council to debate controversial local taxes

By DAN MORIARTY by a bank and are creating urban blight,” Staff Writer Figy said. “This ordinance would provide WESTFIELD – The Legislative & for fines to encourage the banks, or resiOrdinance Committee voted Thursday dents, to maintain that property.” night to bring out two controversial local Figy said the discussion Thursday night tax revenue options at the City Council centered on how the ordinance would be meeting next Thursday on a split vote by enforced since foreclosed properties are the committee members. assets that banks package and transfer The two options are to increase the frequently, so identifying the current room occupancy excise tax and the meals “owner” bank is often difficult. tax, both of which were rejected last June The second ordinance amendment is a RALPH FIGY recommendation from the city’s Traffic by the City Council when it was adopting the current fiscal year budget.

Commission relative to traffic calming Ward 2 Councilor Ralph Figy, L&O chairman, measures recently applied to Court Street. said the vote within the committee was 1-1 to bring “The Traffic Commission has installed the center the two tax revenue issues out “for a full floor turning lanes which requires that some of the curbdebates and decision by the full City Council. side parking be eliminated,” Figy said.

“We decided to bring the room tax, which would The third proposed ordinance is establishing a increase the current 4 percent tax to 6 percent if “nuisance house” ordinance, modeled on an ordiapproved, and the meals tax, which would increase nance adopted in Amherst, Figy said. by .75 percent, from the current 6.25 percent to 7 “A group of city departments is trying to address percent, on the spilt vote to get a discussion going issues with rental properties,” Figy said. “That and to see how the full councils feels about these group includes the Police, Fire, Health and Building issues,” Figy said this morning. departments which are responsible for a variety of “The state is putting local communities into a safety inspections. position where they need to exhaust all local reve“It’s a tool, with fines, for those departments to nue options before seeking additional state aid,” deal with problem houses that continually cause a Figy said. nuisance with noise, excessive pedestrian and The L&O voted to give positive recommenda- vehicular traffic,” Figy said. tions to three other proposed ordinances.

Figy said the nuisance ordinance is the first step One proposal would establish an ordinance to in the process of enforcing health, fire and building deal with dilapidated property, typically unoccu- codes and to enable the community policing bureau pied property held by banks after foreclosure, but to protect the quality of life for neighboring resiwould also apply to occupied property that is not dents and that the ordinance may lead to creation of being properly maintained. a rental registry which is part of the Amherst ordi“For the most part these are properties being held nance.

See Parade, Page 8

What’s cooking at the Senior Center?

By TINA GORMAN Executive Director Westfield Council On Aging It is extremely important for older adults to remain “socially connected.”

One way to achieve that goal is through participation in a congregate meal program. Simply stated, this is a program whereby older adults gather together to share a meal and enjoy the company of each other. The Westfield Senior Center, located at 40 Main Street, offers meals five days a week. The meal program satisfies both the physical and emotional needs of those who participate.

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MAKING HISTORY

By MARK PRATT Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston will make history this Sunday as two gay and lesbian groups join the fun.

The advocacy group Boston Pride and OutVets, a group of gay military veterans, have been welcomed by the organizers.

"This is a tremendous leap forward," Boston Pride organizer Sylvain Bruni said Friday.

Until now, gay rights groups have been barred by the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council from marching in the parade, which draws as many as a million spectators each year. Twenty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the organizers' right to keep gays out.

But Brian Mahoney commands the council now, and he's shrugging off questions about sexual orientation.

Just like Pope Francis, he says, "Who am I to judge?"

This Sunday's parade through the traditionally IrishAmerican enclave also will be shorter than years past: So much snow remains piled on sidewalks after the brutal winter that the city has had to cut the route in half.

And for the first time in two decades, a Boston mayor plans to be marching, too.

"With this year's parade, Boston is putting years of controversy behind us," Mayor Marty Walsh said Friday.

Boston's mayors have boycotted the event since 1995, when the council took its fight to exclude gay groups all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and won. The justices ruled unanimously that it would violate the First Amendment rights of private citizens who organize a parade if they are forced to include a group that doesn't share its message.

"They're not going to shove something down our face that's not our traditional values," said the council's leader at the time, John "Wacko" Hurley, a year before the landmark 1995 ruling.

“Achieving life

Many seniors suffer from malnutrition because of unhealthy, unbalanced meals. It may be challenging for those who are widowed or single to cook for one. Poor eyesight or arthritic hands may make meal preparation difficult.

Some resort to a bowl of cereal or cheese and crackers as a substitute for dinner. Those who dine with others have significantly higher daily intakes of the nutrients that are usually low in the diets of older adults including calories, calcium, vitamin B6, and zinc.

In addition to the obvious nutritional advantage, the socialization factor must also be emphasized. Dining with

others promotes conversation, camaraderie, support, and friendship. The connectedness provides relief from stress, loneliness, social isolation, and feelings of depression. In addition, engaging with others improves cognitive function.

Home-cooked lunches for older adults are served at the Senior Center each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All lunches include dessert and a beverage. The cost is $2 and reservations must be made by noon on Friday of the previous week. The menu See Senior Center, Page 8

TINA GORMAN

WESTFIELD – Westfield on Weekends (WOW) has a new home. Westfield’s community arts organization has leased the former Downtown Art Gallery, run by Westfield State University for the past five years at the Rinnova Building at 105 Elm Street in Westfield “When the university ceased leasing the space at the end of last year, the opportunity presented itself and the WOW board decided that it was a great chance to have a permanent home in a prominent space,” Bob Plasse, WOW president, said.

Owned and managed by DOMUS, Inc, the space will officially open with an open house celebration Friday, April 10 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 11 from 1-4 p.m.

“At our annual retreat in January, we began making plans for what we hope will become an active hub for all things Westfield,” Plasse said.

Toward that end, WOW has established Westfield Creative Arts (WCA) as an official WOW program; is negotiating with a western Massachusetts gallery to provide a schedule of rotating art exhibits; has rented meeting space to the Friends of the Columbia Greenway; and is planning a “WOW marketplace,” which would sell Westfield merchandise.

Since WCA had used the space during the last twelve months, WOW felt that it could help the fledgling group, to better promote its arts and crafts classes and workshops to the community.

“Our association with WOW is a big plus for us,“ Lester Walshin, WCA director said.

“We can only benefit from WOW’s connections to the community.”

See WOW, Page 8

Western Mass.

Red Cross seeking local volunteers SPRINGFIELD – The American Red Cross of Western Massachusetts announced today it is hosting a recruitment event and open house on March 26 from 2-7 p.m. at its new location at 150 Brookdale Drive, Springfield. The goal of the event is to showcase all of the volunteer opportunities available in our local community.

Prospective volunteers will be able to visit table displays representing the programs and services of the Red Cross. Attendees can speak with active volunteers who can answer any questions you may have about what is involved. Opportunities exist to respond to local disasters and provide relief to victims including Sheltering and Feeding on See Volunteers, Page 8

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GUEST LECTURE SERIES

‘Vampire Therapy’ expert to discuss brain rejuvenation WESTFIELD – Dr. Saul Villeda will visit Westfield State University’s Scanlon Banquet Hall on Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. as part of the university’s Guest Lecture Series.

Villeda will speak about his current research, an initiative to make old brains young again, through the study of young and old blood in his talk titled “Vampire Therapy: Young Blood for Old Brains.”

Villeda is a faculty fellow in the department of anatomy at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research at the University of California, San Francisco. With his team of students, Villeda is trying to better understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that promote brain rejuvenation. He and his students are focused on two main points of research: how changes in ‘old’ blood contribute to impaired cognitive function and exploring how exposure to ‘young’ blood rejuvenates cognitive function in the aging brain.

He earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Stanford University where he first trained as a neural stem cell biologist and later began his investigation into how systematic changes in aging blood contribute to age-related impairments in neural stem cell function and cognitive process.

Villeda’s guest lecture was organized by Robin White, an assistant professor of biology at the university. White believes that

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DR. SAUL VILLEDA attendees of the event will be inspired by Dr. Villeda’s research and is eager to hear firsthand from an acclaimed and cutting-edge scientist.

“His work identifying factors in the blood

that can improve dementia is incredibly promising, and I think many people will be excited to learn more about it,” White said.

According to White, in addition to the lecture, Villeda will give students a chance to start real conversation.

“He will get to talk with and interact with several of our students throughout the day by attending labs and having lunch with students,” she said.

White is hopeful that Villeda’s visit will spark an interest in students to pursue graduate school and scientific research in their postbaccalaureate careers. She is confident that students will leave the lecture with a deeper sense of how important research is in scientific fields.

“I hope that students will not only understand the findings of his research, but gain an appreciation for the research process and how neuroscience studies are completed,” she said.

The Guest Lecture Series is supported by funding from the Academic Affairs budget to enhance student learning and service to the larger community. An advisory committee with representation by the faculty and librarians, staff, and students review proposals and recommend selection of proposals for the year. For more information on upcoming speakers in the Guest Lecture Series, please visit http://www.westfield.ma.edu/speakerseries.

SPL Adult Book Group to Discuss Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum SOUTHWICK — Adults wishing to participate in the April book discussion to be held on April 1st may pick-up and pay $5.00 for Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum at the Southwick Public Library Circulation Desk. The publisher summarizes Those Who Save Us as follows: “For fifty years, Anna Schlemmer has refused to talk about her life in Germany during World War II. Her daughter, Trudy, was only three when she and her mother were liberated by an American soldier and went to live with him in Minnesota. Trudy’s sole evidence of the past is an old photograph; a family portrait showing Anna, Trudy, and a Nazi officer, the Obersturmfuumlehrer of Buchenwald. Driven by the guilt of her heritage, Trudy, now a professor of German history, begins investigating the past and finally unearths the dramatic and heartbreaking truth of her mother’s life.” All interested adult patrons are invited to attend.

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Sunday looks to be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s.

Sunday evening will be mostly cloudy, cooler with lows in the lower 20s. Monday, Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Monday Night, will become mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows in the 30s.

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What exit? New Jersey question getting a bit trickier

Wildlife officers resuscitate poached sturgeon in California

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — It may take some New Jersey residents a little more thought to answer that quintessential question: What exit are you from?

Some interchanges on the Garden State Parkway are getting new numbers next week. One new exit opened Friday.

The changed numbers are all in central New Jersey’s Woodbridge. On the northbound road the old Exit 131 will be Exit 132. And on the southbound road Exit 131 is becoming Exit 132 and the old Exit 131A is becoming simply Exit 131.

And the new Exit 131 is getting a new name: Wood Avenue South instead of the former Metropark. Turnpike Authority spokesman Tom Feeney tells NJ.com (http://bit.ly/1BfaASs ) the old name caused confusion.

In southern New Jersey’s Galloway Township there’s a new Exit 41 as of Friday.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State wildlife officers resuscitated a 66-inch sturgeon and cited the man who pulled the fish from the Sacramento River.

Janice Mackey of the Department of Fish and Wildlife said Thursday that officers spotted the suspected poacher along the river near Clarksburg last week.

The man hooked a very large fish and drove off with it in the bed of his pickup truck.

The officers immediately pulled the man over and brought the large, untagged fish back to the riverbed, where they rocked it back and forth, moving water over its gills.

After 20 minutes, the fish gained the strength to swim away.

Fishing for white sturgeon, which are native to California, is highly regulated.

They can live to 100 years old.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2015. There are 292 days left in the year.

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n March 14, 1923, President Warren G. Harding became the first chief executive to file an income tax return, paying a levy of $17,990 on his $75,000 salary.

In 1975, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” a sendup of the legend of King Arthur, had its world premiere in Los Angeles. Academy Award-winning actress Susan Hayward, 57, died in Los Angeles.

ON THIS DATE:

In 1980, a LOT Polish Airlines jet crashed while attempting to land in Warsaw, killing all 87 people aboard, including 22 members of a U.S. amateur boxing team.

In 1743, a memorial service was held at Faneuil Hall in Boston honoring Peter Faneuil, who had donated the building bearing his name.

In 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin, an invention that revolutionized America’s cotton industry.

In 1885, the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera “The Mikado” premiered at the Savoy Theatre in London.

In 1900, Congress ratified the Gold Standard Act. In 1939, the republic of Czechoslovakia was dissolved, opening the way for Nazi occupation of Czech areas and the separation of Slovakia.

In 1951, during the Korean War, United Nations forces recaptured Seoul (sohl).

In 1964, a jury in Dallas found Jack Ruby guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, and sentenced him to death. (Both the conviction and death sentence were overturned, but Ruby died before he could be retried.)

In 1967, the body of President John F. Kennedy was moved from a temporary grave to a permanent memorial site at Arlington National Cemetery.

In 1990, the Soviet Congress of People’s Deputies held a secret ballot that elected Mikhail S. Gorbachev to a new, powerful presidency.

In 1991, a British court overturned the convictions of the “Birmingham Six,” who had spent 16 years in prison for a 1974 Irish Republican Army bombing, and ordered them released.

TEN YEARS AGO:

A judge in San Francisco ruled that California’s ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional (a state appeals court later reversed the decision). China’s parliament enacted a law authorizing force to stop rival Taiwan from pursuing formal independence. About 1 million people rallied in Beirut, Lebanon, demanding Syrian withdrawal and the arrest of ex-Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s killers. U2, The Pretenders, The O’Jays, Percy Sledge and blues legend Buddy Guy were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

FIVE YEARS AGO:

French voters, scarred by their country’s economic crisis, dealt President Nicolas Sarkozy and his conservative leadership a stern blow by strongly favoring leftist candidates in regional elections. Actor Peter Graves died in Los Angeles at age 83, four days short of his

birthday.

ONE YEAR AGO:

The West braced for a vote by the Crimean Peninsula to secede from Ukraine; calling the results all but a foregone conclusion, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Russia’s parliament against accepting any offer to claim Crimea as its own. Tony Benn, 88, a committed socialist who irritated and fascinated Britons through a political career spanning five decades, died in London.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Singer Phil Phillips (Song: “Sea of Love”) is 89. Former astronaut Frank Borman is 87. Actor Michael Caine is 82. Composer-conductor Quincy Jones is 82. Former astronaut Eugene Cernan is 81. Actor Raymond J. Barry is 76. Movie director Wolfgang Petersen is 74. Country singer Michael Martin Murphey is 70. Rock musician Walt Parazaider(Chicago) is 70. Actor Steve Kanaly is 69. Comedian Billy Crystal is 67. Former Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., is 67. Actor/writer/comedian/radio personality Rick Dees is 64. Country singer Jann Browne is 61. Actor Adrian Zmed is 61. Prince Albert II, the ruler of Monaco, is 57. Actress Laila Robins is 56. Actress Tamara Tunie is 56. Actress Penny Johnson Jerald is 54. Producer-director-writer Kevin Williamson is 50.

Actress Elise Neal is 49. Actor Gary Anthony Williams is 49. Actress Megan Follows is 47. Rock musician Michael Bland is 46. Country singer Kristian Bush is 45.

Rock musician Derrick (Jimmie’s Chicken Shack) is 43.

Actress Betsy Brandt is 42. Actress Grace Park is 41.

Actor Daniel Gillies is 39. Actor Corey Stoll (TV: “House of Cards”) is 39. Actor Jake Fogelnest is 36. Actor Chris Klein is 36. Actress Kate Maberly is 33. Singer-musician Taylor Hanson (Hanson) is 32. Actor Jamie Bell is 29.

Rock musician Este Haim (HYM) (Haim) is 29.

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY, MARCH 16 TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm Planning Board at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Police Department Meeting at 6 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Huntington: Planning Board at 7 pm

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 TOLLAND School Committee at 7 pm

WESTFIELD Planning Board at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 CHESTER Municipal Electric Light Meeting at 7 pm

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Update from Rep. John Velis

ice removal over two years rather than one. Towns I hope everyone had a nice week and enjoyed and cities may have cleared their roads, but they are Wednesday’s 50 degree weather. It was practically still buried by payments of those services. The supa beach day! Spring is finally right around the corplemental budget bill will now go to the Senate. ner, and there’s a lot to look forward to next week.

A lot of snow melted this week, but while it may Yesterday was the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce’s St Patrick’s Day Breakfast, which look like we’re out of the woods in terms of was an absolute blast. Who knew the local officials February’s record-setting weather, winter is leaving could be so funny? There are plenty of opportuniits annual gift for us: potholes. It seems like each day ties to get your corned beef and cabbage fix, there is a new pothole that is out for my tires, hubincluding the First Congregational Church’s dinner caps, and front end. The Secretary of Transportation tonight. Other exciting events will take place next is well aware of this situation, as well as the weekend in Holyoke: Saturday is the St. Patrick’s Governor and my colleagues in the legislature who Day Road Race and Sunday is the annual Parade. are looking into allocating funds for patching of potREP. JOHN holes, cracking and other surface defects, including We’ll be able to see the 2015 Sons of Erin Colleen VELIS Kristen Bonsall and her Court, as well as Westfield’s paving projects. There was a similar program last year, Parade Marshall Councilor James Adams, and all where municipalities were given $30 million in local of the floats that committee members have been aid to make repairs to local roads that were damaged. working hard to construct.

This would be a huge help to municipalities who are struggling On Wednesday, the house passed a Supplemental Budget in to create their own budgets, and I’m looking forward to workthe amount of $350 million to make up for midyear budget ing on securing these funds to help our cities and towns to shortfalls. Some of the areas that were addressed in this budget recover from this winter. include additional funding for emergency assistance shelters, While I’m looking forward to St Patrick’s Day events, there the Department of Children and Families, and for snow and ice is another amazing event that is happening this weekend. removal, which will help alleviate some of the burden on cities Today, the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home is recognizing the activaand towns. tion of the Western Massachusetts Chapter of the American This winter was absolutely brutal. What was supposed to be Gold Star Mothers. I am absolutely honored to be able to parthe shortest month of the year felt like the longest in its seem- ticipate in this ceremony. ingly never ending storms that buried the state. Currently, we I hope everyone has a great weekend and has a safe celebraare around $22 million over budget for removal of snow and tion on St. Patrick’s Day this Tuesday. As always, please conice. The Governor and my colleagues in the legislature are tact me with any issues, questions, or concerns at john.velis@ highly aware of this, and we took action to lift some of the mahouse.gov. burden that is put on to our local governments. Part of the Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are those of supplemental budget that passed in the house this week was the author and not the staff, editor, or publisher of this publica$50 million for snow and ice removal. The legislation also tion. allows municipalities to pay back the deficits from snow and

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Greetings from the pock-marked roads of Ward One

Cash missing from Springfield police evidence room SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri has confirmed that authorities are investigating how some cash went missing from the city police department’s evidence room.

Barbieri confirmed the investigation in a statement released Friday in response to a public records request by The Republican newspaper.

The commissioner says the inquiry began last month after officials were unable to locate cash related to closed criminal investigations in which money was seized.

Barbieri didn’t say how much cash is unaccounted for. He said an ongoing audit has not turned up any missing drugs, weapons or evidence so far.

Barbieri says the police department notified the state Attorney General’s Office and is cooperating with prosecutors.

Barbieri says he ordered a review of how police handle evidence and follow protocols last summer after he became commissioner.

Winter is finally leaving â?and leaving fic light for the intersection of Southampton behind its annual gift of annoying potholes.

Road and the North Middle School access road.

Lots of annoying potholes. Like last winter, we The objective is to not only allow for easier started off okay, only to get pounded in access to the North Middle School and February and March. North Road looks like a Southampton Road Elementary School, but to jigsaw puzzle, North Elm is down to the aggrebreak the traffic flow in such a way that it will gate layer at Mestek, and lower Notre Dame is ease access to Routes 10 & 202 from Sunset impossible to navigate without hitting multiple Drive and Woodside Terrace. Let’s hope the fractures and holes. Cold patch only last until Commonwealth agrees with our idea, as the the next storm; at this point, we’re all counting North Side has been waiting for this sort of the days until the asphalt plants reopen. relief for a long time.

Speaking of North Elm and Notre Dame, Finally, while we’?re under the theme of condesign plans continue for the redesign and struction in Ward One, the City Council is upgrade of that intersection. Along with better poised to vote on a Statement of Interest with regard to renovating and upgrading our High demarcation of turning lanes, the biggest School, which is 42 years old. Of particular improvement should come in the area of drainage. Anyone who has driven through that interCHRISTOPHER KEEFE concern is the science wing, which is outdated compared to current Massachusetts academic section after a heavy storm knows that the water standards. Approving the SOI informs the seems more inclined to drain into the street rather than away from the intersection as would be expected. Commonwealth of our interest in undertaking the project and There is also a proposal to add a center turn lane for the busi- puts in line for project review, funding, and bond reimburseness properties to keep the flow of traffic moving from the ment. We?’re still years away, but the process has to begin sometime, and that time may be next Thursday night.

Pike to the Bridge and vice versa.

Just a reminder: for most of us, automobile excise bills Down the street, the city has decided that it makes more sense to restore the new road heading up the Drug Store Hill which were mailed at the end of February for vehicles regisback to two lanes. The two downhill lanes were a little confus- tered in Westfield are due on Friday, March 28. Don’t be late ing as they turned into three different lanes on the bridge, and – even one day late can lead to penalties and interest.

Lá ‘le Pádraig sona daoibh! – Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! the right-hand turn from Elm Pizza up the hill was extremely Christopher Keefe tight. Two lanes just makes more sense, and the road will be Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are those of restriped soon. Personally, I??’m just glad the bridge is finally the author and not the staff, editor, or publisher of this publicacompleted and open.

Further up in Ward One, the city has finally proposed a traf- tion.

BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is asking lawmakers to approve an additional $200 million in state aid for local road and bridge projects.

Baker filed the bill on Friday in the hopes the so-called Chapter 90 transportation funding can be approved and made available to cities and towns in time for the spring construction season.

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito says the money would come in especially handy after a severe winter that has taken a toll on local transportation infrastructure.

The Legislature approved $300 million for Chapter 90 last year but Baker’s predecessor, former Gov. Deval Patrick, withheld $100 million after citing fiscal concerns. Baker ordered release of the $100 million on the day he took office in January.

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President Barak Obama meets slain hostage’s parents Kayla Mueller’s parents had been critical of the president’s policy of not paying ransom to free American hostages.

By SARAH WHEATON Politico.com PHOENIX – President Barack Obama met privately Friday with the family of Kayla Mueller, the 26-year-old American aid worker killed by Islamic extremists in Syria, during a visit to a Phoenix veterans hospital.

Mueller, who was held for 18 months by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, died in unclear circumstances while still in captivity in February. Afterward, her family criticized the Obama administration’s refusal to pay ransom for hostages; in an interview on The Today Show, Mueller’s father said the government put “policy in front of American citizens’ lives.”

Because the Muellers live in Arizona, deputy White House Press Secretary Eric Schultz said, Obama’s visit to the Phoenix VA hospital provided an “appropriate occasion” for the president to meet with them. In addition to expressing condolences, Schultz said, Obama “appreciated the chance to hear from the Muellers more about Kayla’s compassion and dedication to assisting those in need around the world.”

In the meeting with her parents, Carl and Marsha Mueller, and her brother Eric, Obama also took note of their efforts set up a foundation called “Kayla’s Hands,” Schultz said in a statement. He did not address whether they discussed U.S. policy on paying ransom for hostage releases.

Obama also paid a house call to Sergeant First Class Cory Remsburg, a wounded veteran who had received the keys to a new home in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert earlier in the day.

It was the president and the soldier’s fifth meeting: Obama first met Rembsurg in 2009, during a D-Day anniversary ceremony on Omaha Beach. Obama would later encounter Remsburg in a military hospital as he recovered from injuries sustained in Afghanistan, including traumatic brain injury.

Obama provided a housewarming gift of White House beer.

“We know that there are a whole bunch of Corys out there,” Obama said, “and not all of their wounds are as easily seen.

We’ve got to be just as vigilant, just as generous and just as focused in making sure that every single one of our men and women in uniform, that they’re getting what they’ve earned and what they deserve.”

Obama’s principal mission in Phoenix was to visit the local VA hospital, which was the center of a scandal that prompted widespread leadership changes throughout the system, including the ouster of former VA Secretary Eric Shinseki.

Obama praised efforts to reduce wait times and improve customer service at the VA. While there’s still work to be done, he said, the president took care to praise the agency’s rank-andfile employees.

“There are systems that have to be fixed, there’s management that has to continue to drive a renewed sense of purpose at the VA, but we can’t ignore that every single day the VA is doing some outstanding work to provide care to our veterans,” Obama said.

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Clinton email flap exposes gaps in State Department records The email traffic of senior officials was not automatically or routinely archived

By JOSH GERSTEIN Politico.com Hillary Clinton’s claim that most work-related emails sent from her personal account were preserved in the electronic files of other State Department officials fell apart Friday.

After a week of deflecting questions about how emails were handled during Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state, the agency finally acknowledged that the email traffic of other senior officials was not automatically or routinely archived.

The loose record-keeping practices, which were immediately criticized by historians and open government advocates, are only now being corrected.

“It’s very troubling,” said Nate Jones of the National Security Archive, a non-profit group which gathers and disseminates declassified government records. “People in the community of recordkeepers and historians had known that our history was at risk for a long time….It’s a wake up call, I think, for the public at large, which assumed everyone had Gmail capabilities and didn’t realize how backward the government was.”

The practices raise the possibility that many messages of historical importance were destroyed unless individual officials made a practice of saving their emails or printing out paper copies.

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said it would be incorrect to call the emails destroyed since some might be retrievable through technology. But she acknowledged that regular archiving of the work email in-boxes of senior officials besides the secretary did not begin until “February of this year.”

“I wouldn’t state it’s ‘lost to history’ because there are technical means of gaining access to past information,” Psaki said.

“I’m not an expert on the technical capabilities.”

Clinton had said at a news conference Tuesday that she believed the vast majority of work-related emails she sent or received from the private account, linked to a server at her New York residence, were “immediately captured and preserved” because she was in correspondence with other officials using “.gov” accounts.

But in another day of intense questioning from reporters, Psaki said automatic archiving began just last month for “dozens” of top officials — such as the deputy secretary, under secretaries and assistant secretaries. “Our goal is to apply this to all employee mailboxes by the end of 2016,” she said.

The state spokeswoman previously said Secretary of State John Kerry uses an official account and his emails have been archived since soon after he succeeded Clinton.

A Clinton spokesman had no comment on the department’s disclosure.

However, some transparency advocates said it’s now incumbent on the former secretary and likely 2016 presidential candidate to explain why she thought she was preserving her emails simply because they were sent to someone with a “. gov” address.

“She spoke as if she could just roll along with the firm expectation and belief that at least the ‘vast majority’ were being ‘handled’ in that way. From whence did that come?

That’s the question that arises now.” said former Justice Department Office of Information and Privacy Director Dan Metcalfe, who now teaches on secrecy issues at American

University’s law school. “What was her foundation for even that? Did someone incorrectly tell her that that was happening, or did she incorrectly make such a self-serving assumption?”

Psaki also revealed Friday that the department “recently” requested copies of work-related emails some current and former State officials had sent or received on private accounts.

She said she believed the letter requesting such records was sent earlier this week and was related to investigations underway on Capitol Hill.

“There have obviously been requests from Congress for certain information,” Psaki said. She did not immediately have details on how widely the department’s request for current and former officials was distributed.

Clinton sent copies of 55,000 pages of emails to the State Department in December in response to a letter sent in October to her and three other former secretaries seeking copies of work-related records held in private accounts. State is now processing those emails for public release under Freedom of Information Act standards.

Clinton also said Tuesday that she disposed of about 32,000 emails on the same account after her lawyers determined the messages were personal in nature.

Psaki declined to answer reporters’ repeated questions about whether the department was satisfied with Clinton’s explanation for her use of a private email account as secretary.

Later in the briefing, however, Psaki suggested that there was confusion among some State Department employees about what was and was not being automatically saved.

“I assume some assumed that was happening at the time as well,” Psaki said. “We’re updating it because it’s an imperfect system.”

Speaking without reference to Clinton, Psaki said the duty was on individual employees to save records that met standards for permanent archiving. “Clearly, individuals — any top officials — would also be expected to preserve their documents,” she said.

Psaki said the move last month to begin archiving senior officials’ emails was not triggered by concerns about Clinton’s email practices. “They have long been planning to do this. It’s just something that it took some time to put in place,” she said.

Despite the State Department’s practice of not archiving top officials’ emails until recently, some of the emails were saved when employees printed them and put them in permanent files, saved them in electronic folders, or — in a specific agency system — marked them as permanent records.

“Obviously, this [automatic archiving] is a more efficient way — a way that will require less human effort….We have quite a bit going on here at the State Department,” Psaki said.

“There were ways to preserve [emails] and employees and individuals were expected to do that prior to this new process.”

State’s disclosure Friday did expose a bizarre twist to Clinton’s decision to do all her e-mailing as secretary via a private account and server: some of those emails may be more accessible now as a result, given what appears to have been a default policy at state not to automatically archive official emails.

“That’s the silver lining, but it’s not the solution,” Jones said.

“The solution is having the National Archives and Records Administration actually preserve the records in the first place.

No one’s going to come out smelling like roses after this one.”

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Job growth accelerates statewide

By ANDRE MAYER blog.aimnet.org Metropolitan areas across the state outpaced Greater Boston in employment growth during 2014, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported Thursday. Barnstable (+3.6%), Leominster-Gardner (+2.7%), New Bedford (+2.5%), Pittsfield (2.5%), and Worcester (+2.2%) all saw higher rates of job creation than the aggregated Boston statistical area (1.9%); the only laggard was Springfield (+1.4%).

A similar pattern prevailed among the divisions within Greater Boston. While the Boston-Cambridge-Newton core added jobs at a 1.8% rate, matched by Lowell-BillericaChelmsford, employment in the other seven divisions grew

faster: Lawrence-Methuen and Lynn-Saugus-Marblehead, 3.3%; Peabody-Salem-Beverly, 2.7%; Brockton-BridgewaterEaston, 2.5%; Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury and TauntonMiddlebourough-Norton, 2.3%; and Framingham, 2.1%.

Compared to most other states, Massachusetts added jobs quickly coming out of the Great Recession. The Boston area led the way, along with other tech- and services-heavy east- and west-coast cities. By 2014, however, solid employment growth had taken hold across the country – and across Massachusetts.

(These figures, developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, reflect revised metropolitan area definitions based on commuting data from the 2010 census.)

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency response and crime report Monday, March 9, 2015 1:16 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Montgomery Street, a patrol officer request a tow for a vehicle found to be hearing plates which were issued to another vehicle, the officer reports a criminal complaint was filed, the car was towed to the police impound yard and the officer provided two occupants a courtesy transport to a West Road address; 11:24 a.m.: identity fraud, Pauline Lane, a resident reports via the online reporting option that somebody attempted to file a tax return using his personal information; 11:26 a.m.: larceny, Mill Street, a resident came to the station to report that her wallet was stolen at a Mill Street business, the responding officer reports he found that credit cards which had been in the wallet had been fraudulently used and the owner cancelled the accounts; 3:51 p.m.: recovered motor vehicle, Bartlett Street, a supervisory officer reports a motorcycle which had been reported to be stolen in Everett was discovered, the vehicle was transported to the police impound yard and an officer notified the reporting police department; 4:21 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Pontoosic Road, a patrol officer reports a traffic stop, the vehicle’s registration was found to be expired and the car was towed to the police impound yard; 6:12 p.m.: larceny, Elm Street, a caller reports a male party stole an electronic razor valued at $52, the responding officer reports the suspect had fled prior to the report; 8:18 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Cross Street, a patrol officer reports a traffic stop, the vehicle’s registration was found to be revoked for lack of insurance and the car was towed to the police impound yard; Tuesday, March 10, 2015 12:19 a.m.: animal complaint, George Street, a caller reports a dog has been barking outside for the last hour and may be in distress, the responding officer reports he received no answer at the door which appeared to be the dog’s home so he left the

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Daisy Cruz, 37, of 19 Lockhouse Road, saw a charge of malicious damage to a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police dismissed the request of the named victim Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Michael L. Niquette, 56, of 349 North Loomis St., Southwick, saw charges assault and battery on a family or household member and assault and assault and battery on a person older than 60 years-of-age or disabled brought by Southwick police dismissed without prejudice at the request of the victim when she asserted her marital privilege and refused to testify.

Jeffrey D. Krawczyk, 26, of 36 Stuart Place, was ordered to remain home unless accompanied by an adult family member and ordered to take all prescribed medications when he was released on his personal recognizance pending an April 23 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of inhaling glue or a toxic substance brought by Westfield police. In a second case also brought by Westfield police, Krawczyk was again released on the same conditions after he was arraigned on the same charge.

Adam J. Gerlip, 25, of 21 Kane , submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $600, ordered to complete a Driver Alcohol Education Program at a cost of

Man charged in investigation of Beverly fatal drug overdose dog inside the secure common entry area; 10:38 a.m.: parking violation, Main Street, a patrol officer reports he encountered a vehicle parked in an handicap space without a handicap placard, a parking citation was issued; 11:50 a.m.: officer wanted, East Main Street, a detective reports that New Bedford police are requesting assistnce with a ransom situation, the responding officer reports he spoke with a resident at an East Main Street bank who was on the phone with putative kidnappers who claimed to be holding the man’s brother for ransom, the officers were able to determine that the alleged victim was safe and at work and advised the man attempting to get a bank loan to pay the ransom that an unverified claim to be holding a loved one for ransom is a common scam; 1:30 p.m.: animal complaint, Falcon Drive, an animal control officer reports she took custody of a stray cat and transported it to the municipal animal shelter; 2:35 p.m.: larceny, Main Line Drive, a Florence resident came to the station to report that her purse was stolen at her workplace, the responding officer reports that the woman’s purse was recovered and his investigation is ongoing; 5:24 p.m.: animal complaint, Jesse Lane, a caller reports an opossum on her woodpile is not behaving normally, the responding officer reports the animal was obviously sick and behaving abnormally, the animal was dispatched; 5:29 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, East Main Street, a patrol officer reports a traffic stop, the vehicle’s registration was found to be revoked for lack of insurance, a criminal complaint was filed, the registration plates were seized and the car was towed to the police impound yard; 6:52 p.m.: suspicious person, Elm Street, a caller reports a male party who may be intoxicated is stumbling in the street, the responding officer reports the man said that he was “smashed” and the officer was unable to find anyone who would care for him, the man was placed in protective custody; 8:09 p.m.: fraud, Brentwood Drive, a caller reports a family member stole and forged one of her checks, the responding officer reports he identified a suspect believed to have forged and uttered a check, a criminal complaint is pending.

$707.22 and his license was suspended for 45 days. A charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation were not prosecuted.

Brandon R. Noe, 19, of 168 Otis Stage Road, Blandford, was released on his personal recognizance pending a May 7 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of vandalizing property, breaking and entering a building in the daytime with intent to commit a felony and larceny from a building brought

by State Police.

Kristopher M. Carrington, 23, of 93 S. Maple St., was released on his personal recognizance pending a May 6 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of conspiracy to violate drug laws and distribution of a Class B drug brought by Westfield police.

Jeffrey LaValley, 48, of 18 Spring St., Windsor, Connecticut submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of violation of an abuse prevention order brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for six months. He was assessed $50.

Robert S. Scott, 19, of 75 Montgomery Road, was released on his personal recognizance pending a May 7 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of vandalizing property, breaking and entering a building in the daytime with intent to commit a felony and larceny from a building brought by State Police.

Angel Martinez, 24, of 83 Ontario St., Springfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a May 6 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, a subsequent offense, brought by State Police.

Public’s access to government records faces roadblocks aplenty

By GARY PRUITT Special to McClatchy NEW YORK — It’s getting harder and more expensive to use public records to hold government officials accountable.

Authorities are undermining the laws that are supposed to guarantee citizens’ right to information, turning the right to know into just plain “no.”

Associated Press journalists filed hundreds of requests for government files last year, simply trying to use the rights granted under state open records laws and the U.S. Freedom of Information Act. What we discovered reaffirmed what we have seen all too frequently in recent years: The systems created to give citizens information about their government are badly broken and getting worse all the time.

We’re talking about this issue now because of Sunshine Week, created a decade ago to showcase the laws that

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give Americans the right to know what their government is up to. These days, Sunshine Week is a time to put a spotlight on government efforts to strangle those rights.

The problem stretches from town halls through statehouses to the White House, where the Obama administration took office promising to act promptly when people asked for information and never to withhold files just because they might be embarrassing.

Act promptly? Hardly.

Shortly after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing over the South China Sea, we asked the Pentagon’s top satellite imagery unit, the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency, what the U.S. was doing to help the search.

Agencies are supposed to give at least a preliminary response to such questions within 20 days. A full year later, after the largest and most expensive search in

aviation history, the agency is telling us only that it has too many FOIA requests to meet its deadlines.

A few months ago, the Treasury Department sent us 237 pages in its latest response to our requests regarding Iran trade sanctions. Nearly all 237 pages were completely blacked out, on the basis that they contained businesses’ trade secrets.

When was our request made? Nine years ago.

It takes the State Department about 18 months to answer — or refuse to answer — anything other than a simple request.

We’re now considering a lawsuit against the department for failing to turn over files covering Hillary Rodham Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state, including one request we made five full years ago.

As the president said, the United States See Roadblocks, Page 7

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SALEM, Mass. (AP) — Police investigating the overdose death of a 34-year-old woman in Beverly have arrested a Lawrence man on heroin and cocaine distribution charges.

Twenty-six-year-old Miguel Castillo-Moyo was arraigned Friday in Salem District Court and ordered held on $100,000 bail. A judge also revoked Castillo-Moyo’s bail in a heroin and cocaine case pending in Peabody District Court.

Police say the Beverly woman was found dead of a suspected heroin overdose Tuesday. Prosecutors say there was evidence on the woman’s cell phone that she bought heroin and cocaine from Castillo-Moyo, who was arrested in sting operation Thursday. A woman in Castillo-Moyo’s car also was arrested.

The Associated Press tried to get a response to the allegations Friday, but Castillo-Moyo was detained and it wasn’t immediately clear if he had a lawyer.

Man denies role in stabbing at Celtics-Grizzlies game BOSTON (AP) — A 20-year-old Massachusetts man has denied allegations that he stabbed another man during a fight at an NBA game between the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies.

Brandon Jones of Braintree insisted he's innocent while being arraigned on an assault and battery charge Friday in Boston Municipal Court. A judge ordered him held on $50,000 bail on the stabbing allegation, but revoked his bail in two unrelated cases.

Authorities say Jones stabbed the 21-year-old victim with a box cutter in an upper balcony at TD Garden in Boston Wednesday night as the Celtics beat the Grizzlies 95-92.

Officials say the victim's injuries are not life-threatening.

Prosecutors say video of the fight shows Jones was the aggressor. But Jones denied any role in the stabbing during the court arraignment.

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RELIGIOUS LISTING The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net Sundays - Holy Eucharist at 8 am & 10 am Wednesdays - Holy Eucharist & Healing at Noon The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sunday, March 15 The Fourth Sunday in Lent 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Monday, March 16 8-9 pm AA Meeting

Tuesday, March 17 6 pm St. Patrick’s Day Potluck (all welcome) 6:30 pm Friends of the Columbia Greenway Railway Wednesday, March 18 Noon Healing and Holy Eucharist (all welcome) 12:45 pm Bible Study 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting Thursday, March 19 4:30-5:30 pm WW Meeting 7:30-9 pm NA Meeting Saturday, March 21 10 am Prayer Shawl Meeting (all welcome) Sunday, March 22 The Fifth Sunday in Lent

8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship 7 pm Taizé Service (all welcome) UCC Second Congregational Church Westfield MA 01085 (413) 568-7557 Sunday, March 15 9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal 10:00 am - Worship & Sunday School 11:00 am - Coffee Fellowship 11:15 - Lenten Study Herald Deadline Monday, March 16 Office Closed

Tuesday, March 17 10:00 am - TOPS 6:00 pm - Girl Scouts 6:30 pm - Paking Lot Committee Wednesday, March 18 10:00 am - Stewardship 4:00 pm - Community Table 6:30 - Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 19 Noon - Bible Study 6:00 pm - Brownies

Friday, March 20 7:00 pm - AA 7:00 pm - Al-Anon Saturday, March 21 4:00 - AA

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Advent Christian Church 11 Washington Street Westfield, MA 01085 Phone: (413) 568-1020 Email: info@westfieldadventchristian.com www.westfieldadventchristian.com Pastor Merle Beal Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Friday: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group for grades 5-8 Baha’i Community of Westfield Sundays - 10 a.m. to 12 noon worship and study classes for children and adults at Daniel Jordan Baha’i School in March Memorial Chapel, Springfield College. Open to the public.

The second and fourth Fridays of every month at 7 p.m.

Westfield study and discussion meetings Call 568-3403.

Central Baptist Church 115 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-0429 Email:cbcabc@comcast.net website: http://www.centralbaptist churchwestfield.com The Rev. Tom Rice, Interim Pastor Adult Sunday School - 9:00am Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Sunday - Worship Hour - 10-11a.m.

Christ Church United Methodist 222 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Pastors Rev. Ken Blanchard and Ron Jackson Phone - (413) 569-5206 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Air conditioned. Nursery available.

Christ Lutheran Church 568 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Rev. Jeff King, Pastor Phone - (413) 569-5151 Sunday - 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

11 a.m. - Contemporary Worship with Children’s Hour and CLC Live with Children’s Hour. Childcare available.

Thursday evenings - Weekender’s Worship - 7 p.m.

Christ The King Evangelical Presbyterian Church 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Jason S. Steele, Pastor Office Phone - (413) 572-0676 ctkwestfield.org Weekly Calendar of Events: Sunday - Worship Service - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages - 11 a.m.

Monday - Men’s Group - Sons of Thunder - 7 p.m.

Tuesday - Women’s Bible Study Wednesday - Beginners Bible Study - 7 p.m.

Childcare is available.

The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 642-3835 http://www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off Pleasant Street The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 am Christian Formation for all ages following 10 am Wednesdays: Bible Study 9:30 am-10:30 am Holy Eucharist and Healing at Noon Congregation Ahavas Achim Interfaith Center at Westfield State University 577 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 334, Westfield, MA 01086 Rabbi Joyce Galaski Phone - (413) 562-2942 Friday Sabbath Services - 7:15 p.m. - 2 times/month and Holiday Services.

Call for dates. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and new members are always welcome.

Monday Hebrew School - 5 to 7 p.m.

Sunday School Adult Study Group.

Faith Bible Church 370 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA 01001 Phone - 413-786-1681 Pastor: Rick Donofrio Sunday School for all ages 9:30am Worship Services 10:30am Children’s Service 10:30am Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30am Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 6:30 pm First Congregational Church of Westfield 18 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-2833 Fax - (413) 568-2835 Website: churchonthegreen.org Email :office@churchonthegreen.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-2p.m.

Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Carrie Salzer, Church School Coordinator Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 AM Church School Sunday 10 AM Childcare Available - Handicap Accessible Fellowship Hour 11 AM First Spiritual Church 33-37 Bliss Street, Springfield, MA 01105 Rev. John Sullivan, Pastor Phone - (413) 238-4495 Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m., Sermon, Healing Service, Spirit Communication.

First United Methodist Church (A Stephen’s Ministry Church) 16 Court Street Westfield MA 01085 413-568-5818 Rev. Bruce T. Arbour Email:FUMC01085@JUNO.COM Worship Service : Sunday’s 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour: every Sunday 11:30 a.m.

Childcare Available-Handicap Accessible

in Fellowship Hall Third Wednesday - 12 noon - Ladies Aid Potluck Luncheon & Meeting Fourth Sunday - 11:15 a.m. - Adult Study Program led by Rev. Patrick McMahon.

Holy Family Parish 5 Main Street Russell, MA 01071 Rectory Phone: 413-862-4418 Office Phone: 413-667-3350 www.holyttrinitywestfield.com Rev. Ronald F. Sadlowski, Pastor Deacon David Baillargeon Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Communion Prayer Service: 8 a.m. Thursday Confession: Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 to 8 a.m.

Handicapped accessible Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 335 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Rene Parent, M.S., Pastor Rev. Luke Krzanowski, M.S., Assistant Phone - (413) 568-1506 Weekend Masses - Saturday - 4 p.m.

Sunday - 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. (Polish), and 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Masses - Monday-Friday, 12:10 p.m.

Also First Friday - 7 p.m.

Holy Hour of Adoration Thursday, 6 pm.

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays - 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment Baptisms by appointment, please call the office.

Hope Community Church 152 South Westfield Street Feeding Hills, MA. 01030 413.786.2445 Pastor Brad Peterson Sunday morning worship begins at 10 a.m.

Contemporary worship, life oriented messages, from the Bible, nursery and children’s church available, classes for all ages. Weekly home groups and Bible studies, active youth group, special activities for families, men, women, and children.

For more information, call the church office 413-786-2445, weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Please leave a message any other time.

Valley Community Church and Agawam Church of The Bible merged May 2010 to become Hope Community Church Huntington Evangelical Church 22 Russell Road, Huntington, MA 01050 Rev. Charles Cinelli Phone - (413) 667-5774 Sundays - Adult Sunday School - 9 a.m., Sanctuary; Worship Service - 10:15 a.m.; Sanctuary; Children’s Church 10:15 a.m., (downstairs during second half service).

Mondays - Ladies Bible Study - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays - Women’s Guild, the 2nd Tuesday of every month in Chapel on the Green; Ladies Bible Study, (all but second Tuesday), 7 p.m., Chapel on the Green.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 117 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone (413) 568-1780 English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 p.m.; Sunday 10-11:46 a.m. & 1-2:45 p.m.

Russian: Tuesday - 7-8:45 p.m.; Saturday 4-5:45 p.m.

Montgomery Community Church Main Road-Montgomery, MA Pastor Howard R. Noe Phone - (413) 862-3284 Office Nondenominational Services every Sunday 9-10 a.m., with Coffee Fellowship following all services.

Weekly Men and Women’s Bible Studies available.

Mountain View Baptist Church 310 Apremont Way Holyoke, MA 01040 Pastor Chad E. Correia 413-532-0381 Email: http://www.mvbaptist.com Sunday Morning Worship - 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Study - 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - 7 p.m.

Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday - Buss Calling & Soul Winning - 10 a.m.

New Life Christian Center of the Westfield Assemblies of God 157 Dartmouth Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Wayne Hartsgrove, Pastor Phone - (413) 568-1588 Sunday - 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study and activities for youth of all ages,Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6 p.m.

New Life Worship Center 118 Meadow Street Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-0344 http://www.nlwcofwestfield.org Pastor Gene C. Pelkey Sundays - 10 a.m. - Worship and Sunday School.

Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

Men’s and Ladies prayer groups (call for schedules) Changed Into His Image Class (call for schedules)

Grace Lutheran Church 1552 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone - 413-734-9268 Website http://www.gracelutheranonline.com The Rev. John Marquis, Pastor E-Mail -pastorwhite@ gracelutheranonline.com Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant mmikuski@gracelutheranonline.com Sunday service - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday – 9 a.m. - Bible Study Wednesday service - 6 p.m.

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish 127 Holyoke Road Westfield, MA 01085 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 489 Westfield, MA 01086-0489 Pastor: Rev. Daniel S. Pacholec Deacon Paul Federici Deacon Paul Briere Pastoral Minister: Mary Federici Parish/Religious Education Office: (413) 562-3450 Parish Fax: (413) 562-9875 www.diospringfield.org/olbs Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Monday-Wednesday: 7 a.m. Communion Service Thursday & Friday: 7 a.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Confession: Saturday 3:15- 3:45 p.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Granville Federated Church American Baptist & United Church of Christ 16 Granby Road, Granville, MA 01034 Phone - (413) 357-8583 10 a.m. - Worship Service, Sunday School to run concurrently with Worship Service. Childcare available 11 a.m. - Coffee Hour Monday - 8 p.m. - AA Meeting Thursday - 7 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice First Saturday - 6 p.m. - Potluck Supper in Fellowship Hall Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast Served

Our Lady of the Lake Church Sheep Pasture Road Southwick, MA 01077 Parish Pastoral/Administrative Staff Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch 569-0161 Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Religious Education: Lynda Daniele 569-0162 Administrative secretary: Joanne Campagnari - 569-0161 Office Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:30 - 3:30; Thurs. 8:30-noon Office, household assistant and

Sacristan: Stella Onyski MASS SCHEDULE Sat. 5 p.m. (vigil), Sun., 8, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday 7 p.m.

Penance/confession: Saturdays 4:15-4:45; Wed. before 7 p.m. Mass and by appointment.

Baptisms: Sundays at 11:15 a.m. Arrange with Pastor and a pre- Baptism meeting is scheduled.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with pastor prior to any reception arrangements as early as one year in advance Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: 1st Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marian Cenacle of Prayer: Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Thursdays 7 p.m.

St. Jude Novena after Wednesday 7 p.m. Mass Miraculous Medal Novena after Tuesday morning Mass Chapel of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, Friday 3-3:34 Home and hospital visits. Please call rectory Anointing of the Sick. Please call the pastor Prayer Line: for special intentions.

Call Marian at 569-6244 Bible Study: Tuesdays 9:15 a.m. at rectory meeting room Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Church 605 Salmon Brook Street, Route 10 and 202, Granby, CT 06035 Rev. Dennis Anderson, Pastor Phone: (860) 653-3800 Fax: (860) 653-9984 Handicap Accessible.

Schedule: Sunday School - 9 am, Adult - Youth - Children.

Sunday Praise and Worship - 10:30 a.m., Infant and toddler care available.

Men’s Group Fellowship Breakfast - 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Call for a Youth Group schedule of events.

You can visit us on the web at: http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org.

Pioneer Valley Assembly of God Huntington, MA 01050 Rev. Toby Quirk Phone - (413) 667-3196 Sunday - 10 a.m. - Service of Worship Weekly Bible Study. Call for information.

Pioneer Valley Baptist Church 265 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, MA 01085 (corner of Tannery and Shaker Road) Phone - (413) 562-3376 Pastor James Montoro Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service – 7 p.m. We provide bus transportation for those in need of transportation.

Just call us at 562-3376.

Psalms Springs Deliverance Ministries 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-1612 Pastor Sharon Ingram Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Wednesdays - Childrens reading hour, 5 to 6 p.m. with Pastor, 4 to 10 years old.

Wednesday Evening - 7 p.m. - Bible Study & Deliverance Service Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, 13 years old and up.

Russell Community Church Main Street, Russell 01071 Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday School, all ages - Fellowship, parsonage; 10 a.m. - Family Worship; 6 p.m. - Youth Fellowship, parsonage.

Tuesday - 7 p.m. - AA Meeting; Family Bible Class, parsonage.

Wednesday - 9 a.m. - Women’s Prayer Fellowship, parsonage.

Friday - 7:30 p.m. - AA Meeting.

St. John’s Lutheran Church 60 Broad Street Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-1417 http://stjohnswestfield.com Pastor Christopher A. Hazzard Sunday - Adult Bible Study and Summer Sunday School (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. Sunday Worship 10 A.M. Tune in to the taped broadcast of our Worship Service over WHYN (.560 on your AM radio dial) at 7:30 on Sunday morning.

Living Hope Church Pastor Dan Valeri 267 College Highway Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-1882 Living Hope Church - Hope for everyday living!

We are a church that proclaims a message of hope and healing for the hurts and problems of everyday life through the message of Jesus Christ... info@livinghopechurchag.org Service time: 10 AM Thursday Family Night 6:30pm Office hours - Mon through Thurs 9:30am-4pm Southwick Community Episcopal Church 660 College Highway Southwick, MA 01077 Phone: 569-9650 http://www.southwickchurch.com Rev. J. Taylor Albright, Pastor Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 p.m.

Sundays 9:30 AM, Service that blend contemporary worship with traditional liturgy and a family-friendly atmosphere KidZone: Childcare and children’s ministry during the service Sign Language Interpreted Handicapped Accessible Women’s Group: Thursdays 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Good coffee, fellowship and light-weight discussion of faith issues.

Childcare provided.

Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway, P.O. Box 260, Southwick, MA 01077 Administrative Assistant: Sabine Prather Phone - (413) 569-6362 email:swkucc@verizon.net Sunday 10 AM Worship Service – Open Pantry Sunday Minister – Rev. Bart D. Cochran.

Music – The Voice Choir Nursery Available 10:15 AM Church School 11 AM Coffee Hour 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting Tuesday 6:30 PM Bell Choir 7 PM Boy Scouts Wednesday 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 7 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:30 PM T.O.P.S. Friday 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 6 PM O.A. Meeting 7:30 PM A.A. 12 Step Meeting Saturday 9-1 PM

Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 9 AM Zumba St. Joseph’s Polish National Catholic Church 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Social Center: Clinton Avenue Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor Phone - (413) 562-4403 Email - Soltysiak@comcast.net Fax - (413) 562-4403 Sunday Masses - 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Summer Schedule - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9 a.m., social center Catechism Classes: Monday evenings Daily and Holy Day Masses as announced For more information & links: PNCC.org St. Mary’s Church 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 562-5477 http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com Rev. Frank Lawlor - Administrator Rev. Christopher Fedoryshyn, Parochial Vicar Rev. Daniel Brunton, in Residence Deacon Pedro Rivera Deacon Roger Carrier Weekday Mass - Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses - 4 p.m. on the eve before, 8:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. (bilingual) Confessions Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (lower church) Saturday Mass - 4 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

All Masses are in the upper church, the 11:30 a.m. is in Spanish Handicapped accessible, elevator located to the right of the main entrance.

Adoration and Benediction - Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

St. Mary’s Elementary School (Pre-K-8) (413) 568-2388 St. Mary’s High School (9-12) - (413) 568-5692 Office of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 St. Vincent de Paul outreach to the poor and needy - (413) 568-5619 St. Peter & St. Casimir Parish 22 State Street Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. William H. Wallis, Pastor Parish Office - 413-568-5421 Mass schedule Daily Mon.-Thurs. - 7:15 a.m.

Saturday Mass - 4 p.m.

Saturday Confessions - 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass- 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Temple Beth El Worship Services Sunday - Thursday Evening, 7 p.m.

Friday evening, 6 p.m.

Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday morning, 7 a.m.

Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday and Holiday morning, 8 a.m. Ongoing Monday afternoons - Learning Center (Religious School), 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew High School) 6:30 p.m.; Parshat ha Shove study group, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday afternoons - Learning Center (Religious School), 3:15 p.m.; Youth Chorale, 5:15 p.m.

Thursday evenings - Boy Scout Troop #32 meets at 7:30 p.m.

Friday mornings - “Exploring our Prayers” with Rabbi, 7 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, MA 01106 Rev. Georganne Greene, Minister http://www.uuspringfield.orgPhone (413) 736-2324 Handicap accessible.

Sunday - 9 AM First Hour Forum Sunday - 10:30 AM Worship Service, religious education and nursery for children Thursday - 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Monthly UNI Coffeehouse Concerts. Check uNicoffeehouse.org United Church of Christ Second Congregational Church 487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, Westfield, MA 01086 http://www.secondchurchwestfield.org E-mail: office@secondchurchwestfield.org Office hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Closed Monday.

Phone - (413) 568-7557 Sunday - 10 a.m., Worship Service and Sunday School for preschool through high school.

Sunday evening - Youth Program.

Westfield Alliance Church 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Jordan Greeley, Pastor Phone - (413) 568-3572 Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Bible Life a.m. for all ages, nursery care provided; 11 a.m. - Worship and the Word; 6 p.m - evening service.

Word of Grace Church of Pioneer Valley 848 North Road, Route 202 Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 572-3054 Email:office@wordgrace.us http://www.wordgrace.us Chet Marshall, Senior Pastor Sunday Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday evening, 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening, 7 p.m.

Westfield Evangelical Free Church 568 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. David K. Young, Pastor Phone - (413) 562-1504 Sunday – 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, childcare available; 8:45 a.m. - Sunday School.

Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

Friday - 6:30 p.m. Awana Children’s Program.

West Springfield Church of Christ 61 Upper Church Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone - (413) 736-1006 Sunday - 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Worship Service; 9:30 a.m. - Bible Study.

Wednesday - 7 p.m., Bible Study.

Wyben Union Church An Interdenominational Church 678 Montgomery Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-6473 Rev. David L. Cooper, Pastor Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.

Summer Worship at 9:30am Nursery Available Bible Studies in both Church and in Members’ homes. wybenunionchurch.com

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Joseph DeTraglia SOUTHWICK: Joseph DeTraglia, age 71, passed away at home following an illness with his loving family at his side. Joseph was the husband for 32 years to Nancy (Griffin) DeTraglia. He is survived by a daughter, Sandra Last and her fiancée Robert Urtz, of Lee Center, NY, a son , James Madison of Granby, MA; 2 step children, Jeffrey and Robin Davis , of Lee, NY; a sister, Louise Fredericks o f Suffield, Ct; 3 grandchildren, Carrie Last, Krystyna Last and her boyfriend Gary Libby, all of Lee, NY, Kyle Logan of Wilkes-Barre, PA; 1 great grandson, Scott Libby; and 2 nieces, Carrie Christiansen, Laurie Christiansen, both of Westfield.

Joseph was born in Gloversville, NY a son of the late Henry and June (Dake) DeTraglia. Joseph was a U.S. Navy Veteran, who honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. He was last employed by Atlas Founders Inc. in Agawam and was a member of the American Legion#338 in Southwick and also the American Legion # 1794 in Lee Center, NY. His funeral ceremony will be at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in the chapel of the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam.

There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. , Framingham, MA 01701 .

Joseph’s family wishes to thank the staff at Baystate VNA & Hospice (especially Amy Bradley R.N.) for their compassionate care.

Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 624 College Highway, Southwick is entrusted with arrangements. www.forastiere.com

Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway – P.O. Box 260 – Southwick, MA 01077- 413-569-6362 Mar. 15, 2015 – March 21, 2015 Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister March 15, 2015 - 10:00 AM– Worship Service, Voice Choir; Nursery/Sunday School – 10:15 AM; 11:00 AM Coffee Hour; 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting; 5:30 PM Youth Group;7:00 PM Bible Study March 16 , TUESDAY –11:00 AM Bible Study; 6:30 PM Bell Choir; Boy Scouts 7 - 8:30 PM; March 17, WEDNESDAY – Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open 9 – 1 PM; 7:00 PM Voice Choir; March 18 , THURSDAY – 6:30 PM Mid Week Service; 7:00 TOPS; Fair Share Food Coop – all day; March 20, FRIDAY – Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open 9 – 1 PM; 6:00 PM, O.A.; 7:30 PM, A.A.; March 21SATURDAY: Thrift Store Open 9 – 1 PM; Boy Scouts 1 – 6 PM.

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Christ Church United Methodist at 222 College Hwy. in Southwick will be having a Giant Tag Sale on April 11 from 9am to 2 pm. Reserve an inside table for $25 (non-refundable) by calling 413-258-4473 for an application, or, email cdltfl@ msn.com. We are the little white church at Gillette Corners near Big Y. There will be a lunch menu and we are handicap accessible.

Contact: Carolyn Locke, 413-258-4473, cdltfl@msn.com

Annual Food, Bake Sale and Raffle WESTFIELD — The Rosary Society of Holy Trinity Church of 335 Elm St., Westfield, will be holding their annual fundraiser, a bake, food sale and raffle in the Parish Center, 331 Elm St., Westfield on Saturday, March 28 from 3 to 5:30 pm and Sunday, March 29 from 7:30 am to 12 noon. We will have delicious home-made cakes, cookies, pies and other desserts and breads made by the Felician Sisters of Enfield, CT. Also available will be home-made kapusta, chicken soup and chili to go. Our Chinese Raffle will include gift certificates, gift baskets and other great prizes for all ages. The public is invited. We hope to see YOU there. For more information please call 562-4514.

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should not withhold or censor government files merely because they might be embarrassing.

But it happens anyway.

In government emails that AP obtained in reporting about who pays for Michelle Obama’s expensive dresses, the National Archives and Records Administration blacked out one sentence repeatedly, citing a part of the law intended to shield personal information such as Social Security numbers or home addresses.

The blacked-out sentence? The government slipped and let it through on one page of the redacted documents: “We live in constant fear of upsetting the WH (White House).”

To its credit, the U.S. government does not routinely overcharge for copies of public records, but price-gouging intended to discourage public records requests is a serious problem in many states.

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Francis predicts his papacy to be 4-5 years, misses pizza

By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday marked the second anniversary of his surprise election by predicting that he won’t be pope for long — and by calling a special Jubilee Year to focus the church on his top priority while he’s still around: mercy.

“I have the sensation that my pontificate will be brief: Four or five years,” Francis said in an interview with the Mexican broadcaster Televisa. “I don’t know. Or two or three. Well, two have already passed!”

Francis has previously said he thought he’d be pope for two to three years and that the precedent set by Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation in 2013 shouldn’t be considered exceptional.

Francis also said he didn’t dislike being pope but that what he really missed was his freedom.

“The only thing I’d like to do is to be able to go out one day without anyone recognizing me and go get a pizza,” he said, laughing.

At Mass later Friday, Francis announced a special Jubilee Year starting Dec. 8 to focus the church on forgiveness and mercy. It’s only the 27th time in the history of the Catholic

Pope finds popularity and dissent at 2-year mark

By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis marks his second anniversary Friday riding a wave of popularity that has reinvigorated the Catholic Church in ways not seen since the days of St. John Paul II. He’s also entering a challenging third year, facing dissent from within on everything from financial reform to family issues.

Is the honeymoon over?

According to the Pew Research Center, not by a long shot, at least as far as ordinary faithful are concerned: Nine out of 10 U.S. Catholics have a favorable view of Francis, including six in 10 who have a “very favorable” view. Those are rankings not seen since John Paul’s rock star days. And they trump the favorability ratings for Pope Benedict XVI even among more orthodox, church-going Catholics.

“Two years after his election, Francis has made the face of the papacy irreversible,” Italian Vatican analyst Marco Politi wrote recently.

“Returning to a doctrinaire, absolute monarch, icon-pope will never be possible, without a dramatic loss in contact with contemporary society, believers and nonbelievers alike.”

Yet opposition abounds, most vocally among commentators but also some cardinals and bishops: Traditionalist Catholics have been joined by more mainstream conservatives who cringe at his mercyover-morals priorities and apparent willingness to entertain pastoral approaches that might not follow Rome’s rulebook.

And two years on, he’s still an impossible-to-label pontiff, a social justice-minded Jesuit

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Church that there has been a Holy Year. The last one was called

by St. John Paul II in 2000 to mark the start of the third millennium.

Holy Years allow the faithful to receive special indulgences, ways to repair the damage of sin beyond the absolution granted by going to confession. The year begins with the symbolic opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica.

In his homily announcing the Jubilee, Francis said the church must always keep its doors open so no one is excluded from God’s mercy.

“The bigger the sin, the greater must be the love that the church shows to those who convert,” he said.

Francis covered significant ground in the Televisa interview, including the recent diplomatic incident he caused by referring to the “Mexicanization” of Argentina because of drugs.

He said Mexico has had many martyrs because of the religious persecution it has endured, and because of its “privileged” place in the church thanks to the role the beloved Virgin of Guadalupe plays in its popular faith.

“I think that the devil has punished Mexico with a lot of anger,” Francis said, referring to the country’s problems with violence and drugs. “I think the devil can’t forgive Mexico.”

who firmly upholds church doctrine on abortion, but willingly counsels transgender couples. He calls himself a faithful son of the church but dismisses theologians as obstacles to evangelization.

Here are five things to look for in Francis’ third year, one that will take him to Ecuador, Paraguay and Bolivia in July, the United States in September, and a planned visit to the Central African Republic and Uganda at the end of the year.

VATICAN REFORM Francis was elected on a mandate to bring order and financial transparency to the Vatican administration after years of mismanagement and scandal. Tangible results have been achieved and more are on the horizon.

Francis gave Australian

Cardinal George Pell, head of the new Secretariat for the Economy, broad powers to exercise “economic control and vigilance” over all Vatican departments, which have long operated as individual fiefdoms in both operations and budget.

Pell took that mandate and ran with it, reportedly seeking to bring management of some Vatican assets — including its vast real estate holdings — under his belt.

That dismayed the Vatican old guard and legal office, which expressed concern about checks and balances.

By all indications, Francis has clipped his wings somewhat: The statutes of the Secretariat which Francis approved last month make clear that it oversees, but does not manage, Vatican assets.

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As with any reform plan, there has been opposition — from prelates resisting full disclosure and fearful of losing power. Francis didn’t engender much good will (or holiday cheer) with his Christmas dressing down of the Vatican Curia, when he ticked off 15 ailments they suffered, including “spiritual Alzheimer’s.”

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It would be eight more years before Massachusetts became the first state to legalize gay marriage, a trend that has since spread across most of the United States. Today, more than 70 percent of Americans live in states where gay marriage is allowed.

The council's current leaders voted 5-4 in December to welcome OutVets as one of about 100 groups in this year's parade.

Boston Pride announced Friday that it also received an acceptance letter from the council this week.

"We're excited to be there," said Bryan Bishop, a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who founded the group representing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender veterans. "We've received nothing but positive feedback, from the mayor all the way down."

Mahoney sought to downplay the historical significance for the parade, which can trace it roots back more than a century.

"We honor immigrants and veterans, and they served," he shrugged.

But the state's politicians plan to make the most of the new opportunity to march without being accused of endorsing discrimination.

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker plans to participate, as does first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a former Marine and Iraq War veteran who said "Gay rights is the civil rights fight of our generation."

Not everyone agrees with the change. While some Roman Catholic groups are still participating, others have pulled out, organizer Timothy Duross says.

One was the Immaculate Heart of Mary School in central Massachusetts, which has sent a float and a 40-member band for the past 25 years.

"We don't want to be seen as condoning homosexual activity and gay marriage," said the school's principal, Brother Thomas Dalton.

Duross noted that parade rules include no political messages.

"As long as they respect our rules we have no problem," he said.

Bruni suggested that this won't be an issue.

"For us there is no political agenda. Our job is to ensure the visibility of our community, and our message is, be as respectful as you would be in our Boston Pride parade," Bruni said.

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is published on Page 2 of the Voice of Experience monthly newsletter and copies of the menu are also available at the Senior Center greeter’s desk. Meals are served at noon.

On Mondays and Fridays, meals are provided at the Westfield Senior Center by Highland Valley Elder Services.

There is no fee for these lunches, but donations are appreciated. Reservations must be made two business days in advance by calling 562-6435 and leaving a message on Sandra Tracy’s voicemail. If a person calls when the Senior Center is closed, he or she will be prompted to dial “5.”

Healthy and successful aging begins with satisfying basic physical, environmental, and social needs. Older adults living in Westfield are fortunate to have an affordable, nutritious, and comfortable dining option five days a week at the Senior Center.

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Ralph Boyd, center, president and CEO of the American Red Cross Massachusetts, enjoys a laugh with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, second from front right, during a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the new American Red Cross facility at 150 Brookdale Drive in Springfield on Wednesday, December 3. The new 16,000 square-foot facility houses the American Red Cross administration, blood services, disaster relief services, emergency communications, and health and safety training center. Joining the ceremony are, left-right, Kim Goulette, executive director of the Western Massachusetts Office, Jeff Meyer, CEO of the Massachusetts / Connecticut Blood Services Regions, and Sarah Corrigan, 1st chairman of the Board of Directors. (File photo by Frederick Gore)

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two new congregations — one for laity, another for justice and charity — that will absorb a half-dozen smaller pontifical councils.

ENVIRONMENT Perhaps no unpublished papal document in recent history has generated more controversy, anticipation and anxiety than Francis’ upcoming encyclical on the environment. The first Latin American pope has said global warming is “mostly” man-made, and that he hopes his document will encourage climate change negotiators meeting in Paris later this year to take “courageous” decisions.

That has thrilled environmentalists but alarmed religious conservatives, some of whom are global warming deniers and are cringing at the idea that the pope is taking a theological approach to climate change.

The Vatican official who helped draft the encyclical, Cardinal Peter Turkson, recently offered what was widely seen as a preview of the encyclical in a speech in Ireland. Turkson acknowledged disagreement over the causes of global warming but said “what is not contested is that our planet is getting warmer” and that Christians have a duty rooted in “ancient biblical teaching” to address the problem.

The document is expected in June or July.

SEX ABUSE Francis’ much-discussed sex abuse advisory commission got off to a slow start and still doesn’t have any statutes to guide its work.

But commission members are drafting proposals to protect children from predator priests, educate church personnel about the problem, and hold accountable bishops who cover up for pedophiles.

On that last point, Francis has something of a hot potato on his hands: In January, he appointed Bishop Juan Barros Madrid to take over the diocese of Osorno, Chile. In the ensuing weeks, something unprecedented happened: Some 1,300 Osorno faithful, 51 national lawmakers and many of the 35 priests from the diocese urged Francis to rescind the appointment, accusing Barros of having covered up for Chile’s most notorious pedophile, the Rev. Fernando Karadima.

Barros has not responded to the accusations but the issue is likely to come to a head before his planned installation March 21.

Francis also has to decide whether to sanction Kansas City Bishop Robert Finn, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of failing to report a priest who had child pornography on his computer. Francis sent a Vatican investigator to the diocese, but has taken no public action.

THE OPPOSITION Traditional Catholics attached to the old Latin Mass have been wary of Francis ever since he emerged from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica March 13, 2013 without the formal red cape his predecessors wore.

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They have been joined in opposition by conservative prelates intent on preventing any change in church practice regarding whether divorced and civilly remarried Catholics can receive Communion. They have been emboldened by the confusion that reigned during a meeting on family issues that Francis called last year, during which gays, civil unions and a host of hot-button issues were up for debate.

Cardinal Raymond Burke, removed by Francis as the Vatican’s chief justice, has become their figurehead, saying hypothetically that he would “resist” the pope if he were to try to change church doctrine.

Guinean Cardinal Robert Sarah, head of the Vatican’s liturgy office, said the pope deserves not only respect but trust.

“Reading certain documents or statements, one might get the impression that he does not respect the doctrine,” Sarah told the Catholic online network Aleteia. “Personally, I fully trust him and I encourage all Christians to do the same.”

A concerted effort to prevent any change on current teaching and practice is expected when Round 2 of the debate gets under way at a synod on the family in October.

FOREIGN POLICY Francis’ crucial role in helping push along the U.S.-Cuba rapprochement was the clearest sign yet that that the Holy See aims to be a much bigger international player than under Benedict.

But there have been some hiccups: Francis irked Ukraine by calling the current conflict a “fratricide,” without mentioning Russia’s role in it. He caused a minor diplomatic incident with Mexico by warning about the “Mexicanization” of Argentina’s drug problem. In both cases, the Secretariat of State intervened to douse the flames.

The big question that looms is China, where half of the estimated 8 million to 12 million Catholics worship in underground congregations, and where worship is officially allowed only in state-authorized churches outside the pope’s authority.

The Vatican’s top diplomat, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, recently sounded an optimistic note, telling the magazine of the Franciscan religious order that things were “in a positive phase” with both sides willing to talk and that prospects were “promising.”

In the Mideast, Francis has sent envoys, money and prayers to Christians besieged by the Islamic State — and demanded that Muslim leaders take the lead in condemning violence committed in God’s name.

His activism has found a fan in a frequent Vatican critic, the Catholic commentator Garry Wills, who said Vatican reform and pastoral ministry were “too narrow an assignment” for Francis.

“His real task, for which he is ideally situated, is to prevent the world’s descent into religious war,” Wills wrote in The Washington Post.

enable our volunteers to truly make a difference in our community” states Mary Nathan, Disaster Program Manager.

Please consider sharing your time and talent to make a difference in your community and join the Red Cross for the open house. Tours will be offered to all who attend. For more information, please contact mary.nathan@redcross.org.

Continued from Page 1 cake decorating, one day workshops and special events.

“Following the model of the Holyoke Creative Arts Center that has been so successful in Holyoke, we have designed a schedule that will appeal to all levels of skill and learning,” Walshin said.

“Classes are forming now and will begin during April. We invite folks to visit our website at www.westfieldcreativearts.com or call us at 413-579-5967.”

WOW Treasurer Barbara Trant sees the leasing of the Rinnova space as a boon for

other non-profit organizations.

“WOW’s mission has always been to work with other non-profits, sharing ideas and resources,“ Trant said. “We now have the ability to offer groups meeting and event space at a very low cost.”

“We are particularly excited about our association with the Friends of the Columbia Greenway,” she said. “We hope to work together with them on a variety of projects and with the rail trail expected to reach East Main Street

in the near future, there is no better time.”

Trant is also excited about the commercial possibilities of the downtown location.

“We hope to able to create a mini-market, at which nonprofits and regional artists and crafters can sell promotional wares and artistic merchandise, – especially those that are Westfield-centric,” Trant said.

For more information on Westfield on Weekends, its events and downtown location, visit www.westfieldonweekends.com.

Roadblocks

Continued from Page 7 nearly a day’s work merely to retrieve emails from a handful of accounts about the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. That was roughly 10 times the cost of an entry-level Ferguson clerk’s salary.

Other organizations, including BuzzFeed, were told they would have to pay unspecified thousands of dollars for emails and memos about Ferguson’s traffic citation policies and changes to local elections.

Last year, the executive editor of the South Florida Gay News asked the Broward Sheriff’s Office for copies of emails that contained a derogatory word for gays. The sheriff’s office said it would cost $399,000 and take four years. “They succeeded in stonewalling me,” said the editor, Jason Parsley.

In Mississippi, the state Education Department demanded more than $70 an hour to review records when a reporter asked for its reorganization plans.

Despite head-pounding frustrations in using them, the Freedom of Information Act and state open records laws are powerful reporting tools. But it’s important to remember that they don’t exist just for journalists.

They are there for everyone.

The right to know what public officials are doing, how they’re going about it, what money they are spending and why . . . that right belongs to all citizens.

Government works better when the people who put it in office and pay for it with their taxes have an unobstructed view of what it is doing.

And that is why it is vital that we all fight every attempt — from federal foot-dragging to outrageous photocopying bills — to hide the public’s information behind a big, padlocked door.

We need to let the sun shine in.

——— (Pruitt, president and CEO of The Associated Press, is a former First Amendment lawyer and the former CEO of The McClatchy Co.)

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It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newspapers only provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore.

But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to your city, town, neighborhood and home.

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U.S. Figure Skating partners with Stars on Ice (Left to Right) Milan Lucic, Sean Gray, Michael Daly, and Ray Bourque

Ray Bourque and Milan Lucic Join Berkshire Bank as Spokespersons Affiliation Underscores Bank’s Commitment to Superior Performance & its Communities PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), parent of Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank®, today announced that hockey legend Ray Bourque and Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic will serve as spokespersons for the Bank, including endorsement of its financial services and products. The partnership with the players comes as the Bank continues to grow its presence across New England and New York, and evolve its offerings to meet customers’ changing needs.

“America’s Most Exciting Bank® just got a little more exciting! We are pleased to be partnering with Ray Bourque and Milan Lucic. Both are known for their extraordinary talent, dedication to the community and leadership on and off the ice,” said Michael P. Daly, President and CEO. “At Berkshire, we share these same core values and attributes. With Ray and Milan on our team, we hope to highlight our commitment to excellence, which has enabled us to grow into the regional bank we are today.”

New partnership highlights the attributes that make Berkshire Bank America’s Most Exciting Bank® The spokesperson relationship with Ray Bourque and Milan Lucic will further emphasize that no bank does more for its employees, customers and the community

than America’s Most Exciting Bank®. The full-relationship institution—offering consumer, business, insurance, and wealth management solutions—is focused on saving its customers time and money, so they can make the most of life’s exciting moments. Known throughout its footprint for its community volunteerism and philanthropic efforts, Berkshire Bank has received multiple awards from the United Way and has been annually recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of Massachusetts’ Most Charitable Companies.

Bourque, who played 21 seasons with the Bruins, and was the team’s longest-serving captain, said, “The minute I met Mike Daly, I knew this was the right place for me.

Our chemistry was great and I’m impressed by the Berkshire Bank culture including their ‘life is exciting, let us help’ principles. I know we’re going to have fun together and make a difference in the community.”

Lucic, the Bruins’ left wing who helped the team win the 2011 Stanley Cup said, “I am excited to be part of an aggressive, high-performing and dedicated team that is committed to bringing its best effort, every day, to its customers. Berkshire Bank has the same outlook and commitment that both Ray and I possess—to their employees, customers and the communities.”

Jim Goodwin, CHD President/CEO, and other local celebrities will Participate in Cammer Cup WESTFIELD — The Western Mass Knights, CHD’s Disability Resources Junior and Adult Sled Hockey teams will be hosting the annual Cammer Cup with Amelia Park in Westfield. Members of CHD’s Disability Resources Program will be facing off against local celebrities in the first game at 3:00 PM and then upholding an annual tradition by taking on the Charter Oak Men’s League team in memory of their teammate, Alex Camerlin.

Proceeds from the $10/person admittance, raffle and concessions will benefit the Western Mass Knights Adult and Junior Sled Hockey Programs to help pay for ice time, purchase and maintain equipment, and to offset travel costs to Annual USA Hockey Disabled Festivals (2015 in Buffalo, NY & 2016 in Detroit, MI).

The following local celebrities have already committed with a few more are expected to join: Jim Goodwin, CHD President

Julie Schwager, CHD Vice President of Adult Services Elizabeth Preston, PhD, Westfield State University President Pat Kelly - Laser 99.3 Bob Kester - Rock 102 Shaggy - Kix 100.9 Mike Skurko - CBS 3 Springfield Ryan Walsh - WWLP Andy Zilch - Springfield Falcons Broadcaster CHD’s Disability Resources provides barrier-free recreational and competitive opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities or visual impairments. Through a variety of activities, from adaptive sports, recreational outings to social gatherings and educational events, Disability Resources seeks to enhance the self-confidence, interactive skills and physical abilities of our program participants.

WESTFIELD – For the second consecutive year, U.S. Figure Skating is partnering with Stars on Ice to support the U.S. Figure Skating Club Program that will allow U.S. Figure Skating members the unique opportunity to participate in the 2015 Stars on Ice tour, which will visit nine U.S. cities in March and April.

By participating in the U.S. Figure Skating Club Program, up to 40 skaters will perform a number in the Stars on Ice show choreographed by three-time U.S. ice dance champion and former Stars on Ice cast member Renée Roca. The number is taught to participants by commissioned figure skating coaches in each area who will prepare the skaters during scheduled rehearsals.

U.S. Figure Skating members who are between the ages of 10 and 18 years old and have passed their intermediate moves in the field test (Providence, Hershey, Chicago, Saint Paul, Fort Myers) or their juvenile moves in the field test (Portland, Anaheim, San Jose, Seattle) were extended the opportunity to participate.

Local skater, Gabriela Cicala, of Russell and a ninth grader at St. Mary’s High School , is participating in the program in Providence, RI on March 14th. Gabriela started skating in the US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program at the age of 5 at Amelia Park Ice Arena in Westfield. She currently trains at the International Skating Center in Simsbury, CT and competes at the Intermediate level.

Stars on Ice will feature U.S. and international skating stars including Meryl Davis and Charlie White, Evan Lysacek, Patrick Chan, Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Joannie Rochette, Kimmie Meissner, Ryan Bradley, Sinead Kerr and John Kerr, Ashley Wagner (Anaheim only), Gracie Gold (Anaheim only) and Polina Edmunds (San Jose only).

2015 STARS ON ICE TOUR SCHEDULE: Saturday, March 14 – Providence, RI – Dunkin’ Donuts Center Sunday, March 15 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena Wednesday, March 18 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center Saturday, March 21 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena Sunday, March 22 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center Saturday, March 28 – Fort Myers, FL – Germain Arena Saturday, April 4 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center Sunday, April 5 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center Friday, April 10 – Seattle, WA – KeyArena ——— ABOUT THE 2015 STARS ON ICE TOUR Beginning in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 14, and culminating in Seattle, on April 10 Stars on Ice 2015, featuring Olympic champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White and Evan Lysacek, will visit nine cities across America. The Stars on Ice 2015 Tour cast will also include Canada’s Olympic silver medalist Patrick Chan and an all-star cast of Olympic, World and national champions. In 2015, Stars on Ice will reach the milestone of having performed 1500 shows around the world in its 29-year history.

——— ABOUT U.S. FIGURE SKATING U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the International Skating Union. U.S. Figure Skating is comprised of more than 680 member clubs, collegiate clubs, school-affiliated clubs and more than 950 registered Basic Skills skating schools representing more than 170,000 members. U.S. Figure Skating is charged with the development of the sport on all levels within the United States including athletes, officials, sanctioning of events and exhibitions, and establishing the rules and guidelines by which the sport is governed.

Celtics rally past Magic, 95-88

Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) drives to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, March 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Turner led Boston on a 12-2 run late in the fourth, scoring nine and giving the Celtics their first lead since the second quarter on a three-point play with 2:33 left. Turner lost control of the ball while driving the lane, but reached behind his back and grabbed it and hit a runner while drawing a foul.

The free throw shot put Boston up 85-83 and Turner added two more jumpers after Orlando briefly tied it.

The Magic had their chances, especially in the third quarter.

Harris hit a long jumper just before the buzzer to put the Magic up 50-40 at halftime. Orlando had several chances to pull away in the third but missed six straight foul shots, including three consecutive opportunities for a three-point play. Payton snapped the slide while going 1 for 3 after being fouled on a 3-pointer with 55 seconds left.

Boston failed to take advantage until the fourth, when Turner took over for Boston. Turner and Bradley hit back-to-back 3-pointers, then Turner added a jumper to tie it 79l with 5:22 left.

TIP-INS Magic: Orlando's road woes date more than two months, last winning in Chicago on Jan. 12. ... Two the Magic's 21 victories this season were against Boston, including a 103-98 victory Sunday in Orlando. ... The Magic opened the game on an 18-8 run and led 23-19 after the first quarter.

Celtics: Boston improved to 17-16 at home, the Celtics' first winning record at home since they were 2-1. ... Turner added four assists and five rebounds. ... C Tyler Zeller was called for a flagrant foul on Vucevic in the second quarter. Officials reviewed video of the play before ruling it was a flagrant-1 and Zeller was allowed to remain in the game.

UP NEXT Magic: Host Cleveland on Sunday night.

Celtics: At Indiana on Saturday night.

Local skater, Gabriela Cicala, of Russell and a ninth grader at St. Mary’s High School , is participating in the program in Providence, RI on March 14th. (Submitted photo)

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By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Evan Turner scored 16 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics overcame an 11-point deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 95-88 on Friday night.

Turner scored 24 points in the second half to help the Celtics win their third straight and fifth in six games. They also extended Orlando's road losing streak to 10.

Phil Pressey had 10 points and 10 assists, and Kelly Olynyk added 13 for the Celtics.

Elfrid Payton scored 20 points for Orlando, and Nikola Vucevic had 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Magic led by 11 in the third quarter, but couldn't overcome woeful free-throw shooting and turnovers. Orlando was 5 of 14 from the foul line in the third quarter and 14 of 28 overall.

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

GP d-N.Y. Rangers 66 d-Montreal 68 Tampa Bay 69 N.Y. Islanders 70 Pittsburgh 67 Detroit 66 Washington 69 Boston

67 Ottawa 67 Florida

67 Philadelphia 69 New Jersey 68 Columbus 68 Toronto 69 Carolina 66 Buffalo

67

W 42 42 42 43 39 37 36 35 32 30 28 28 30 27 25 19

L 17 19 20 23 18 18 23 22 24 23 27 29 34 36 33 42

GP d-Anaheim 70 d-St. Louis 67 Nashville 69 Calgary 68 Chicago 67 Vancouver 67 Minnesota 68 Los Angeles 67 Winnipeg 68 San Jose 68 Dallas

69 Colorado 68 Arizona 68 Edmonton 69

W 43 43 42 38 40 38 37 33 33 34 32 31 21 18

L 20 19 20 25 21 25 24 21 23 26 27 26 39 39

NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE

EASTERN CONFERENCE OT Pts GF GA 7 91 203 157 7 91 179 152 7 91 225 180 4 90 220 196 10 88 195 166 11 85 193 175 10 82 203 172 10 80 182 173 11 75 192 179 14 74 167 190 14 70 178 198 11 67 154 178 4 64 178 215 6 60 186 218 8 58 158 183 6 44 129 228 WESTERN CONFERENCE OT Pts GF GA 7 93 204 193 5 91 210 167 7 91 199 168 5 81 203 178 6 86 192 155 4 80 189 183 7 81 193 172 13 79 184 170 12 78 189 185 8 76 191 187 10 74 218 226 11 73 181 191 8 50 144 226 12 48 160 238

Home 21-7-5 22-8-5 26-6-1 23-11-0 21-10-3 19-7-7 19-11-5 21-10-5 16-11-5 16-10-7 19-9-6 17-10-8 13-19-2 19-14-1 15-13-4 12-18-3

Away 21-10-2 20-11-2 16-14-6 20-12-4 18-8-7 18-11-4 17-12-5 14-12-5 16-13-6 14-13-7 9-18-8 11-19-3 17-15-2 8-22-5 10-20-4 7-24-3

Div 18-5-1 13-7-3 14-3-3 19-5-1 9-11-4 9-9-6 14-8-4 12-6-3 13-8-2 11-4-4 9-12-4 9-9-5 11-10-3 10-10-2 8-11-4 8-16-4

Home 22-10-3 24-8-2 26-7-1 19-12-3 21-9-5 18-13-1 19-10-5 21-7-7 17-11-5 17-15-5 13-13-8 18-14-3 10-19-5 10-20-2

Away 21-10-4 19-11-3 16-13-6 19-13-2 19-12-1 20-12-3 18-14-2 12-14-6 16-12-7 17-11-3 19-14-2 13-12-8 11-20-3 8-19-10

Div 15-6-5 12-8-0 15-6-3 19-6-1 14-9-0 12-9-3 12-6-4 11-4-6 13-7-4 13-9-4 5-12-7 11-12-4 11-11-0 3-17-3

Boston at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Chicago at San Jose, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Florida at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

New Jersey at Arizona, 9 p.m.

d-division leader Thursday’s Games Boston 3, Tampa Bay 2, SO St. Louis 1, Philadelphia 0, SO Colorado 2, New Jersey 1, SO Pittsburgh 6, Edmonton 4 Dallas 5, Carolina 3 Ottawa 5, Montreal 2 Columbus 3, Detroit 1 Florida 4, Winnipeg 2 Los Angeles 4, Vancouver 0 Chicago 2, Arizona 1 San Jose 2, Nashville 0 Friday’s Games Columbus 5, Edmonton 4, SO Ottawa 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 Dallas 4, Washington 2 Anaheim 2, Minnesota 1 Calgary 6, Toronto 3 Saturday’s Games Detroit at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Calgary at Colorado, 10 p.m.

Nashville at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Detroit at Pittsburgh, 12:30 p.m.

Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

Carolina at Columbus, 5 p.m.

St. Louis at Dallas, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Boston at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE

W L T Pts G GA Orlando City 1 0 1 4 2 1 Toronto FC 1 0 0 3 3 1 D.C. United 1 0 0 3 1 0 New York 0 0 1 1 1 1 New York City 0 0 1 1 1 1 Philadelphia 0 0 1 1 0 0 Columbus 0 1 0 0 0 1 Montreal 0 1 0 0 0 1 Chicago 0 1 0 0 0 2 New England 0 1 0 0 0 3 Friday’s Games Orlando City 1, Houston 0 Saturday’s Games Vancouver at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Toronto FC at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.

Sporting Kansas City at FC Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Real Salt Lake, 9:30 p.m.

San Jose at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games New England at New York City FC, 5 p.m.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

W L T Pts G GA Seattle 1 0 0 3 3 0 Los Angeles 1 0 0 3 2 0 FC Dallas 1 0 0 3 1 0 Houston 1 1 0 3 1 1 Kansas City 0 0 1 1 1 1 Portland 0 0 1 1 0 0 Salt Lake 0 0 1 1 0 0 Colorado 0 0 1 1 0 0 San Jose 0 1 0 0 0 1 Vancouver 0 1 0 0 1 3 Los Angeles at Portland, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 20 FC Dallas at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 21 Montreal at New England, 3 p.m.

New York City FC at Colorado, 4 p.m.

Vancouver at Orlando City, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Sporting Kansas City, 8:30 p.m.

Houston at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 22 D.C. United at New York, 5 p.m.

Chicago at San Jose, 7 p.m.

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It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore.

But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to your city, town, neighborhood and home.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf x-Atlanta 50 14 .781 — 7-3 L-1 30-4 20-10 32-9 d-Cleveland 42 25 .627 9½ 7-3 W-3 24-9 18-16 25-13 d-Toronto 39 26 .600 11½ 2-8 W-1 22-11 17-15 27-13 Chicago 40 27 .597 11½ 4-6 L-1 20-14 20-13 23-15 Washington 37 28 .569 13½ 4-6 W-2 23-10 14-18 25-18 Milwaukee 34 31 .523 16½ 3-7 L-1 19-12 15-19 23-16 Indiana 30 34 .469 20 9-1 W-7 18-14 12-20 22-16 Charlotte 29 35 .453 21 7-3 W-1 16-18 13-17 22-17 Miami 29 36 .446 21½ 5-5 L-1 14-18 15-18 19-20 Boston 28 36 .438 22 7-3 W-3 17-16 11-20 16-21 Brooklyn 25 38 .397 24½ 3-7 L-5 11-19 14-19 14-22 Detroit 23 41 .359 27 2-8 L-8 12-21 11-20 15-22 Orlando 21 46 .313 30½ 3-7 L-3 11-21 10-25 13-30 Philadelphia 15 50 .231 35½ 3-7 W-1 10-23 5-27 10-30 New York 13 51 .203 37 3-7 W-1 8-23 5-28 8-32 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf d-Golden State 51 13 .797 — 7-3 L-1 28-2 23-11 30-8 d-Memphis 45 20 .692 6½ 4-6 L-2 24-7 21-13 28-13 d-Portland 42 20 .677 8 7-3 W-1 27-6 15-14 24-14 Houston 43 22 .662 8½ 6-4 L-2 24-9 19-13 24-16 L.A. Clippers 42 24 .636 10 5-5 L-1 24-9 18-15 28-13 Dallas 42 25 .627 10½ 5-5 W-1 22-11 20-14 22-17 San Antonio 40 24 .625 11 6-4 L-1 24-8 16-16 22-18 New Orleans 36 29 .554 15½ 8-2 W-3 22-11 14-18 21-15 Oklahoma City 36 29 .554 15½ 6-4 W-1 22-9 14-20 20-20 Phoenix 34 32 .515 18 5-5 W-1 18-14 16-18 17-22 Utah 28 36 .438 23 8-2 W-4 15-16 13-20 15-22 Denver 25 41 .379 27 5-5 W-3 16-19 9-22 15-24 Sacramento 22 42 .344 29 3-7 L-1 13-19 9-23 14-25 L.A. Lakers 17 47 .266 34 4-6 L-1 10-22 7-25 7-32 Minnesota 14 50 .219 37 2-8 L-3 9-24 5-26 6-34 d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot Thursday’s Games Washington 107, Memphis 87 Indiana 109, Milwaukee 103, OT Utah 109, Houston 91 Cleveland 128, San Antonio 125, OT New York 101, L.A. Lakers 94 Friday’s Games Philadelphia 114, Sacramento 107 Charlotte 101, Chicago 91 Toronto 102, Miami 92 Boston 95, Orlando 88 Oklahoma City 113, Minnesota 99 Dallas 129, L.A. Clippers 99 Denver 114, Golden State 103 Atlanta at Phoenix, 10 p.m. (Late)

Detroit at Portland, 10 p.m. (Late) Saturday’s Games Sacramento at Washington, 7 p.m.

Boston at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Utah, 9 p.m.

New York at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Chicago at Oklahoma City, 1 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m.

Denver at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at San Antonio, 7 p.m.

Portland at Toronto, 7 p.m.

New York at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Atlanta at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Manchester 60 37 15 6 2 82 188 140 Providence 61 32 20 7 2 73 162 149 Portland 60 34 22 3 1 72 161 141 Worcester 60 32 22 4 2 70 177 157 St. John’s 63 29 26 6 2 66 153 190 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Hershey 61 37 17 5 2 81 177 139 Wilkes-Barre 60 35 19 2 4 76 166 127 Lehigh Valley 59 28 24 6 1 63 163 182 Binghamton 60 25 27 7 1 58 186 198 Norfolk 60 22 30 5 3 52 129 175 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Syracuse 59 34 17 8 0 76 174 171 Springfield 61 32 22 7 0 71 164 166 Hartford 60 31 21 5 3 70 167 179 Albany 60 27 23 5 5 64 155 170 Bridgeport 59 22 30 6 1 51 168 201 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Grand Rapids 61 36 17 6 2 80 199 146 Rockford 58 33 18 5 2 73 157 135 Milwaukee 60 31 21 4 4 70 167 155 Chicago 58 29 22 6 1 65 158 147 Lake Erie 59 27 24 5 3 62 158 186 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Utica 60 34 19 6 1 75 163 149 Hamilton 62 30 23 9 0 69 170 163 Adirondack 58 29 23 5 1 64 171 165 Toronto 59 27 23 9 0 63 149 164 Rochester 61 25 30 5 1 56 180 194 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City 59 36 17 3 3 78 183 162 San Antonio 60 34 20 5 1 74 192 182 Texas 58 26 18 13 1 66 172 170 Charlotte 61 24 31 5 1 54 136 182 Iowa 61 21 38 1 1 44 138 198

Friday’s Games St. John’s 5, Manchester 4, OT Portland 2, Norfolk 1, OT Hartford 2, Springfield 1, OT Albany 3, Worcester 2 Syracuse 7, Adirondack 4 Lehigh Valley 2, Providence 1, SO Hamilton 3, Rochester 2 Hershey 2, Binghamton 1 Lake Erie 4, San Antonio 0 Saturday’s Games Syracuse at Albany, 5 p.m.

Manchester at St. John’s, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Adirondack, 7 p.m.

Lehigh Valley at Bridgeport, 7 p.m.

Norfolk at Portland, 7 p.m.

Providence at Springfield, 7 p.m.

Hershey at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m.

Hartford at Binghamton, 7:05 p.m.

Utica at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Texas, 8 p.m.

Lake Erie at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Charlotte at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Rockford at Grand Rapids, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Toronto at Hamilton, 1 p.m.

Springfield at Albany, 3 p.m.

Syracuse at Bridgeport, 3 p.m.

Norfolk at Providence, 3:05 p.m.

Rockford at Chicago, 4 p.m.

Hartford at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 4:05 p.m.

Binghamton at Adirondack, 5 p.m.

Charlotte at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Texas, 6 p.m.

Utica at Iowa, 6 p.m.

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QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

SPEED FREAKS

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A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

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Will Kevin Harvick ever finish third or worse again? After six straight top-two finishes, we’re wondering.

What’s up with Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon?

How good is this roll Kevin Harvick is enjoying?

Here’s how good: When the Boys in Archives do their comparative research and only come up with three names, and those names are Petty, Waltrip and Gordon — and we’re not talking Kyle, Michael and Robby — you know Harvick has some serious momentum. Since November, he has six straight finishes of first or second.

News-Journal/DAVID TUCKER

Stewart’s best finish this season is 30th.

What’s it all mean?

Is Kevin Harvick going to dominate?

From a business standpoint, a lot. If you haven’t noticed, three-fourths of the entries at Stewart-Haas Racing are either off the pace or on blocks. Harvick’s success keeps that organization from taking on the look of Greece’s economic council. From a competitive standpoint, if you’re talking big picture (as in eventual title), it means little.

GODSPEAK: Six consecutive top-twos? No one, I mean no one, can maintain that sort of pace. Unless you’re Richard Petty in the ’60s.

KEN’S CALL: No. OK, maybe on a lot of weeks, but I can guarantee he’ll have some off weeks. I think.

Is anything important yet?

For the three winners so far, yes, because they’ve basically clinched Chase life. For those who have struggled through the first three races, there’s plenty of time to figure things out.

For those who are rollin’ (including surprises like Martin Truex Jr. and AJ Allmendinger), momentum is only as strong as your next set of Goodyears.

In racing, momentum can go away much faster than it builds.

Is it time to worry about Tony Stewart?

GODSPEAK: Don’t give up yet. He doesn’t usually get up to speed until summer, and he’s got the same stuff Kevin Harvick is driving.

KEN’S CALL: Yeah, start worrying. He entered the season full of pep, but now, I’m not sure I’d trust the No. 14 to make a milk-and-bread run.

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CUP POINTS 1. Kevin Harvick 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr 3. Joey Logano 4. Martin Truex Jr 5. AJ Allmendinger 6. Kasey Kahne 7. Jimmie Johnson 8. Denny Hamlin 8. Casey Mears 10. Matt Kenseth 11. Greg Biffle 12. Ryan Newman 12. Paul Menard 14. Clint Bowyer 15. Aric Almirola 16. Brad Keselowski 16. David Gilliland 18. Sam Hornish Jr 18. David Ragan 20. Danica Patrick 21. Kyle Larson 22. Austin Dillon 23. Carl Edwards 24. Trevor Bayne 25. Jamie McMurray 26. Michael Annett 27. Brett Moffitt 27. Justin Allgaier

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Jeff Gordon finds himself in a huge slump to start his final season of full-time driving, having finished 33rd, 41st and 18th in three starts.

Man, can it get worse for former NASCAR champions Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon?

Between the two veterans, they have a combined seven Sprint Cup Series titles. But this season has not been kind.

Gordon, 43, opened the year by sitting on the Daytona 500 pole. Since then, well, it’s been ugly. He finished 33rd at Daytona, 41st at Atlanta and 18th at Las Vegas, driving a backup car after wrecking hard in the final minutes of the final practice.

Stewart, 44, has struggled more, going 42nd, 30th and 33rd in his first three starts.

At Phoenix, Stewart battled a handling issue for most of the race until a late adjustment to his No. 14 Chevrolet.

He told his crew on the radio: “Don’t know what you did there, but it feels like we have four tires of a totally different compound. Much better.”

Unfortunately, it was a case

of too little, too late. Stewart already was two laps down, a deficit he could not overcome.

Meanwhile, Gordon had to chase down Jeb Burton on pit road to apologize for bumping the rookie from behind during the race. There is nothing worse than having to tell a rookie driver, “I’m sorry.”

Gordon has Stewart beat in championship points. Gordon, calling this his final season as a Cup driver, is 30th, and his Hoosier State nemesis is 34th.

There’s only one way to go from here, and that’s up.

Right?

Surgery to 15th Brian Vickers went from openheart surgery in December to a 15th-place finish driving his No. 55 Toyota in a Cup race in March.

“It’s incredible,” he said. “It feels so good to be back in a race car.”

Vickers made his third career medical comeback Sunday at Las

FEUD OF THE WEEK

Vegas. “You always want to win, but I think for us this was a victory in a lot of ways, and I’m just really proud of everyone on this Aaron’s Dream Machine crew,” Vickers said after the race. “The Camry was great at times and we always need a little more to be a winning car, but we were a top-seven car at times and kind of finished there in the top 15. Like I said, thankful to be here.”

Martin & AJ Martin Truex Jr. and AJ Allmendinger continue to defy all odds with their single-car teams.

Truex is fourth in points and “Dinger” is fifth. Truex has not finished below 10th place since the season started. Allmendinger has finished seventh and sixth in his past two starts. “Honestly, probably one of the best races we have ever had,” Allmendinger said of his Las Vegas run. “It is fun to run up front,” Truex chimed. “It is fun to drive cars that are fast.”

GODWIN’S PHOENIX PICKS Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for more than 30 years. Reach him at godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com

WINNER: Dale Earnhardt Jr. REST OF THE TOP FIVE: Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman, Jeff Gordon DARK HORSE: AJ Allmendinger

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for more than 30 years. Reach him at ken.willis@ news-jrnl.com

FIRST ONE OUT: Tony Stewart DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Kevin Harvick has used up all his good luck after six consecutive top-two finishes.

KASEY KAHNE

CARL EDWARDS

KASEY KAHNE VS. CARL EDWARDS: Kahne said, “(Edwards) just never lifted and (ran) me just right into the wall and ruined his day as well.”

GODWIN KELLY GIVES HIS TAKE: “Edwards immediately found his victim after the race and apologized, likely fearing the Wrath of Kahne.”

WHAT’S ON TAP? SPRINT CUP: Campingworld.com 500 SITE: Phoenix International Raceway SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 3 p.m.), group qualifying (Fox Sports 2, 7:50 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.). Sunday, race (Fox, race coverage starts at 3 p.m., green flag at 3:45 p.m.)

XFINITY: Axalta 200 SITE: Phoenix International Raceway SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 4:30 p.m.; Fox Sports 2, 6 p.m.). Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 12:30 p.m.), race (Fox, 4 p.m.)

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE KEVIN HARVICK A fixture on your quinella ticket

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Mr. Top 5

JOEY LOGANO Fast everywhere, including pits

JIMMIE JOHNSON Not the first to see Vegas snake eyes

MARTIN TRUEX JR. How long can nice roll continue?

AJ ALLMENDINGER See Truex

DENNY HAMLIN Hey, it’s this week’s Phoenix winner

RYAN NEWMAN 0-for-55

MATT KENSETH 0-for-47

BRAD KESELOWSKI He thought they said “Le Mans” classes

LAS VEGAS REWIND

Junior Earnhardt doing great, but still not as good as 2014 start Dale Earnhardt Jr. has enjoyed a strong opening run in the Sprint Cup Series with three consecutive top-five finishes this season, but as he pointed out after his fourthplace finish Sunday at Phoenix, it’s not up to his 2014 numbers.

WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR CAR? “I got really loose. I had a real bad vibration on that last run, and I was really, really loose. We’ve been running the track bar

pretty much even the whole race, and at the end there I had it down three inches on right side trying to save my butt.

“Maybe it was worn-out lefts, I don’t know.

The left side (tires) is new and (there was) a little softer compound (and) maybe we just took it a little bit too far.”

YOU’VE HAD A THIRD, THIRD AND FOURTH TO START THE SEASON. “Sounds a little bit less than we did last year, I think we were first, second and sec-

ond, so we have to step it up a little bit.”

IN THAT FINAL RUN, DID YOUR CAR JUST GET AWAY FROM YOU, BALANCEWISE? “I don’t really know. We’ll go home and take a look at it. We didn’t put lefts (tires) on it; made it a gamble. I like to gamble. I liked the call. I love being aggressive. We were going to drive up there and pass that No. 4 (Kevin Harvick). So, we had to take a chance.

“Second, fifth, fourth, whatever; it really

don’t matter if you don’t win. I was happy with (my) Chevrolet all day long. Last year, we ran second and almost won the race, by luck. We sit around and run 10th, eighth, place all day last year and weren’t a very good car.

“This year, our cars are racing up there. So, we think we’ve got the cars better than we had last year. Hendrick Motorsports, overall, has great speed. The engine department is doing awesome and we’re going to get one.

I want to win. We’re going to get there.”

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By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR

Irritating ex-college roommate

Dear Annie: I love your column, but disagree with the advice you gave to “Frustrated Husband,” whose wife visits with her irritating ex-college roommate. You suggested he visit family and friends elsewhere in order to avoid the woman.

The husband’s feelings should take priority over the exroommate. The wife and the annoying ex-roommate should be the ones to go elsewhere. -- J.J. Dear J.J.: This type of reaction happens often enough that we think your letter is a good time to address it: Readers expect us to somehow issue commands to a third party who hasn’t asked for any help. The husband wrote, not the wife. She has no problem with her ex-roommate. While we agree that it is unfair to the husband to make the adjustment, advising him to pressure his wife into going elsewhere might cause a different, more serious problem. If they can talk it out and reach a compromise, that would obviously be best. Otherwise, instead of stewing over it, he might use the time to take his own little vacation.

Dear Annie: About four years ago, you printed a wonderful letter from Norbert Tackman. I put it on my fridge because my husband had died the year before. It gives me strength when I think of him. Would you reprint it? -- Memphis, Tenn.

Dear Memphis: With pleasure. Here it is: Dear Annie: My wife died 11 years ago, after 49 wonderful years together. I am now 81, and many of my friends are losing their spouses. Recently, a friend’s husband died, and I felt the need to help her. So I wrote the following letter. If you think it might help others, please print it. -- Norbert Tackman Dear Norbert: We think you have put some wise thoughts down on paper, and we know they will bring comfort to many.

Thank you.

A Time To Grieve What could have been is gone. What was is still in your memories. You’ll always think there must have been more you could have done, more times you could have said “I love you.”

Times you think, “Why didn’t I hold him more? Why didn’t I do this or that?” You did all those things. You just need to remember them.

Remember the times when you held hands as you walked, when you held one another and kissed, when you shared a sunset or a walk through a garden. Remember that great vacation you had together. Remember when you made love and shared that special time. Remember how your love never dimmed but got stronger over the years.

Remember when you first met and fell in love. Then go through your life remembering the special moments, one after another. When you had children. When you laughed or cried.

That trip to get away. Visiting friends. A party. Going to church. When you redecorated the house. Little things only you and he shared.

Push out of your mind the memories that make you sad, and replace them immediately with good memories. Something that makes you smile.

In the weeks after his passing, the relatives go on with their lives, your friends don’t call as often, and you’re left alone. This is the time to be more involved with your favorite organizations, your church, your friends. In other words, keep busy. Be with other people. Push yourself to do things, no matter how small. Don’t feel sorry for yourself -- you have much to offer to others, and your fellowship will give back twice as much to you.

There is nothing wrong with crying. It’s part of the loss. It’s part of the grief. Accept the aching need to have him back, the need to hold him and tell him you love him. But always remember to say, “What a good life we had.”

He knew you loved him and cared about him. Just as you know he loved you and cared about you. Remember, he is watching over you. He doesn’t want you to suffer. He wants you to be happy for all the time you had together. God bless you.

HINTS FROM HELOISE CLEANER QUESTION Dear Heloise: I have made several of your cleaners. What is the approximate time frame these cleaners will remain effective before I need to dispose of the cleaner and remake it? -- Pat N., via email Good question, Pat! The key hint is to make up enough to use in a reasonable amount of time -- say, a week, maybe?

Most are made with basic ingredients, such as baking soda, salt, rubbing alcohol and vinegar. These don’t really go bad. However, hydrogen peroxide and household chlorine bleach are heat- and light-sensitive, so they will “go downhill” over time. Therefore, make up only one spray bottle at a time. LABEL THE BOTTLE WITH THE INGREDIENTS. Vinegar has an indefinite shelf life, so no worry there. The same for baking soda when used as a cleaner, but not for baking.

If the solution has changed color, separated, smells different, etc., don’t use it. It’s only pennies per 16 ounces. When in doubt, throw it out! Depending how often you use it, a new batch every week or two is reasonable. Want to have handy all of my money-saving cleaner recipes? Just send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/ Cleaners, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 for these green solutions. To order online, go to www.Heloise.com.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, March 14, 2015: This year, you might want to travel less and stay closer to home. Your friendship with an older person evolves to a new level, as he or she plays a stronger role in your life. You generally will be upbeat and positive. If you are single, you open up to new people and different types of cultures. Come fall, Mr. or Ms. Right could walk right through the door.

If you are attached, the two of you will open up to more fun, loving and sharing.

What more could you ask for?

CAPRICORN is practical.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

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ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

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ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH As much as you might be upbeat about a pending trip, know that a change could occur. Your sixth sense speaks and guides you. In any case, let go of a need to be in control. A loved one could delight you with his or her flights of fancy. Tonight: Let it all hang out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Take the opportunity to break a pattern and do something very different. You come from a place of security and well-being, so you can take a small risk. A family member or roommate might attempt to entice you to stay close.

Tonight: Make yourself at home wherever you are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH A loved one seems to have been waiting for the weekend to spend more time with you. You could be in a position of having to juggle plans.

Explanations always help, but the bottom line remains: This person needs time with you. Make it happen. Tonight: Go for cozy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Forget about errands and your to-do list for now. Make time for the people who affect your life. Someone close to you might be upset. Be sensitive, yet initiate a discussion. You can’t control anyone, but you can put in your two cents. Tonight: Invite friends to dinner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could be inspired to be more practical and less social. Whatever project you are doing, it is likely to involve a loved one. You might not be getting all the information you need, but your positive attitude will help you get it. Tonight: Reach out to a friend at a distance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH You might be delighted by someone’s offer. What is important is that you spend time with a loved one with whom you can relax and be yourself. Remember, this person is human like you and can make mistakes. Tonight: As if there were no tomorrow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You have been running around nonstop. You could be taken aback by what is happening on the homefront. Deal with a family member directly. You will discover that you have a lot to do, but you might be making it seem worse in your mind than it really is. Tonight: Order in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Make calls, return messages and catch up on emails. Once you take care of what you need to do, join a friend. Be sure to enjoy the moment and the caring that exists between you and this person. Tonight: Try to avoid rambling on and on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You could be out of touch with a financial matter. You might have unrealistic expectations for a major expense. Be aware that the dream and the reality are significantly different.

Consider a way to test the waters without making a firm commitment. Tonight: Chat with a dear friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You might feel odd yet empowered as your ruling planet, Saturn, goes retrograde. You could be slowed down in the process of realizing a goal. Make plans with a friend where you can listen to music or stroll by the water. Tonight: A loved one has a confession to make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Do your vanishing act. Honor your innate independence, and spend a day doing what you want. This timeout will help recharge your batteries and allow for more upbeat interactions to occur later on. Someone clearly misses you. Tonight: Tune in to your needs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might not be as clear as you think you are. You could be com-

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Kayla Leonard Accepted to Ashland University

ASHLAND, OH – Kayla Leonard of Huntington has been accepted to Ashland University for the fall semester of 2015.

Leonard is a senior at Saint Mary High School.

Connor Sheehan Named To Dean’s List At Loyola University Maryland BALTIMORE, MD – Connor Sheehan, a member of the class of 2016 from Westfield, has been named to the fall 2014 Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.5 with a minimum of 15 credits.

Hogun Kang Named to Simon’s Rock Fall 2014 Dean’s List GREAT BARRINGTON – Bard College at Simon’s Rock announces that Hogun Kang of Southwick, MA, has earned a place on the dean’s list for the Fall 2014 semester. To be eligible for this honor a student must carry 14 or more credits and achieve a grade point average of 3.5. Kang, of Southwick, completed his studies at Southwick-Tolland Regional before leaving to begin college early.

Olivia White of Southwick Named to St. Lawrence University Dean’s List CANTON, NY – Olivia K. White, of Southwick, has been selected for inclusion on the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Spring 2014 semester at St. Lawrence University. White is a member of the class of 2017 and is majoring in English. White attended Southwick-Tolland Regional High School. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least four courses and have an academic average of 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale for the semester.

Caissy Price Makes Goodwin Dean’s List for Fall 2014 EAST HARTFORD, CT – Caissy Price has earned a spot on the Goodwin College Dean’s List for the Fall 2014. Price, a student from Granville, is one of 943 students to make the Dean’s List, reserved for those who demonstrate great academic performance. Dean’s List inclusion requires a student to earn a minimum 3.5 GPA, the equivalent of an A- average, during a given academic session. The student must also be enrolled in a minimum of six academic credits to qualify.

Goodwin College congratulates Price on making the Dean’s List and demonstrating such a high standard of excellence in the classroom and beyond.

Area Students Named to The College of Saint Rose Dean’s List for Fall 2014 ALBANY, NY – The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 814 students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for the Dean’s List.

Students from this area who are on the Dean’s List for fall 2014 are: Wayde Dazelle of Westfield, Jessica Lamoureaux of Southwick, Cassandra Hawk of Westfield, and Christine Tompkins of Westfield.

Nicole Campbell of Westfield Named to Le Moyne College Fall 2014 Dean’s List SYRACUSE, NY – Nicole Campbell has been named to the 2014 Fall Semester Dean’s List at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. To be named to the list, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. A Senior Biology major at Le Moyne, Campbell is from Westfield.

Westfield resident Danielle Charette makes Dean’s List at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine STANDISH, ME – Danielle Charette of Westfield was named to the Dean’s List at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine for the fall semester. To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must attain a GPA average of 3.5 or better, earn no less than a B- in all registered courses, and must carry a course load of no less than 14 credits.

Mary Calabrese named to Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College PAUL SMITHS, NY – Mary Calabrese of Westfield has been named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College for the

Fall 2014 semester. Calabrese, who is majoring in baking arts and service management, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. Calabrese was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8.

Emily Campbell of Westfield Named to Le Moyne College Fall 2014 Dean’s List SYRACUSE, NY – Emily Campbell has been named to the 2014 Fall Semester Dean’s List at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. To be named to the list, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. A Sophomore Bus Admin: Marketing at Le Moyne, Campbell is from Westfield.

Haley Armstrong ’15 Named to Elmira College Dean’s List for Fall 2014 ELMIRA, NY – Haley Armstrong ’15 of Westfield has been named to the Elmira College Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 academic term. Full-time students who achieve a grade point average of 3.600 or higher at the end of any Term I or Term II are placed on the Dean’s List at the college.

Harry W. Reed receives appointment to the Class of 2019 at the United States Military Academy at West Point SOUTHWICK — Harry W. Reed, son of Thomas S. and Ann B. Reed of Southwick, has received an appointment to the Class of 2019 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Reed is scheduled to graduate from St. Mary High School in June of 2015 where he was captain of the varsity baseball and golf teams and was class president. Reed participated actively in the Civil Air Patrol throughout high school and earned the rank of Cadet Captain. He served as commander of the 104th Composite Squadron at Barnes AFB in Westfield for 18 months. The appointed members of the Class of 2019 will report to West Point for the first time on June 29, 2015. The U. S. Military Academy at West Point is a four-year, co-educational, federal, liberal arts college located 50 miles north of New York City. It was founded in 1802 as America’s first college of engineering and continues today as one of our nation’s premier leader-development institutions, consistently ranked among top colleges in the country. Its mission remains constant—to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the U. S. Army. For more information, go to www. westpoint.edu.

UMass Dean’s List announced AMHERST, Mass. – Dean of Students Enku Gelaye has announced the names of students who qualified for Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a four-point scale. Below is a list of local students who were named to the University of Massachusetts Amherst Dean’s List.

GRANVILLE Ashlyn Kristen Stromgren Jesse James Gregg Kathryn Anne Wagner Stephanie M Tenerowicz HUNGTINGTON Casey Anne McKittrick Kathleen Anne Eldredge Natalie Lisa Saloio RUSSELL Anatoliy Anatolyevich Tereshchuk Chelsea Ann Merritt SOUTHWICK Benjamin James Dussault Cameron Daniel Felix Christopher Patrick Reardon Dustin William Teich Gabrielle Layne Strong Matthew Roy Crosby Natalie Beekmann Tara Sue Dowd TOLLAND Benjamin Lawrence Deming WESTFIELD Abdel Kader A. Geraldo Alexander Ty Kaubris Allyson Taylor Morin Alyssa P Lutservitz Amanda Rae Orton Andrea Lauren Ross Astrid Alexandra Esquilin Nieves Brandon Christopher Lund

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Brendan Paul Teich Christine Cecelia Mastroianni Colleen E Murphy Corey Matthew Lambert Emily Catherine Chrzanowski Jared S. White Jason David Howard Jennafer Allee Rowbotham Jonah Christopher Chaban Julia Anne Keefe Karena Alekseyvna Burlachenko Kate Brunges Kayla Reno Kristen M Michonski Lauren Katherine Edgley Leah Beth Rucki Lena Stephanie Barouxis Matthew David Collins Mitchell D. Kleciak Olivia Jacqueline Clark Piotr K Strek Sean R Byrnes Seth Charles Kielbasa Shenna Haila Bannish Steven D. Bailey Jr Taylor Alexandra St. Jacques Timothy Alan Rucki Timothy Eric Dostie Vincent M. Fattorini Vitaliy Bratnichenko

Baillargeon receives academic honors Adam Baillargeon, son of Michael and Malinda Baillargeon of Westfield received academic honors at Westfield State University by making dean’s list for the fall semester. A junior at Westfield State University, Adam is an English major with a concentration in secondary education, and a minor in film study.

Baillargeon receives academic honors Logan Baillargeon, daughter of Michael and Malinda Baillargeon of Westfield Ma, received academic honors at Framingham State University by making the Dean’s list for the fall semester. A freshman, Logan is currently a general studies major, with a grade point average of 3.7.

Mount Ida College Announces Fall 2014 Dean’s List NEWTON, MA – Mount Ida College has announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. The following student(s) have made the list: Daniel Horensky, a General Psychology major from Southwick, Alexi Minicucci, a Pre Dental Hygiene major from Westfield and Elizabeth Olszewski, a Fashion Merchandising and Marketing major from Granville.

Bilodeau receives academic honors Westfield resident Rachel Bilodeau, daughter of Tanya Costigan and partner of Westfield received academic honors at Westfield State University by making the university’s dean’s list for the fall semester. She is majoring in both political science and ethnic/gender studies.

Andersen named to Westfield State Dean’s list WESTFIELD – Brenna Andersen, daughter of Cynthia Lee Andersen of Westfield and Laurits Andersen of Greenfield, received academic honors at Westfield State University by making the University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester 2014.

A junior at Westfield State University, Andersen is majoring in business management with a focus in marketing. She earned a 3.94 grade point average.

Local Students Named to Emmanuel College Fall 2014 Dean’s List BOSTON- In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named Simone Thibault of Southwick and Laura Ziter of Westfield to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

Jeffrey Edinger is named to the Westfield State University Dean’s List WESTFIELD – Jeffrey Edinger, son of Lisa Sunderland Burns of Westfield, MA and William Edinger of Southwick, MA, received academic honors at Westfield State University by making the University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester 2014. A junior at Westfield State University, Jeffrey is majoring in Business Management. He also has an associates degree in Criminal Justice.

Vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles shares ‘Inner Dialogue’ with music world WESTFIELD — Sarah Elizabeth Charles’ sophomore record, “Inner Dialogue” will be released on Truth Revolution Records after two years of creatively crafting what has come to be a lush, modern and original collection of material. The release of this full-­length project follows Charles’ debut EP, “Red”, which came out in 2012. This new recording is pushing even more boundaries and allowing Charles and her band, the S.E.Charles Quartet, to spread their wings and explore a more layered and produced sound. With both an ethereal and rocking quality to it’s sonic pallet, “Inner Dialogue” takes the listener to new heights in Charles’ vocal ability and performance as they travel through a wide array of vocal harmony, textures and effects. The band, comprised of Jesse Elder (piano), Burniss Earl Travis II (bass) and John Davis (drums), is also let loose to play rather than accompany the vocalist and displays an enormous amount of creativity in how they choose to approach her arrangements and original compositions.

Co-­producer and special guest on this proj-

ect, Christian Scott, elevates the material as well, contributing his sound/ears and becoming what Charles has called “....the Rifth member of the quartet.” She goes on to state, “Christian was such a crucial element to this whole process. He allowed us to push the boundaries and to play/ develop each composition to it’s fullest potential.”

When asked about his involvement in the project, Scott himself communicates that Charles “…has the rare ability to cut right to the marrow of the sentiment she’s trying to convey. She instantly rids the listener of uncertainty of meaning, principally through her willingness to be vulnerable and to diligently hone her craft creating a great uniqueness… I’ve spent days going through her works, trying to sift through an incredibly dense harmonic, melodic and rhythmic framework that seems to be designed not to browbeat the listener with musical hipness, but to captivate and connect.”

An approach such as this has allowed Charles to intimately share her emotions

through song and invite her audience to listen in on her journey through life’s constantly shifting landscape. One of the stops on this journey Rinds Charles zeroing in on her Haitian background. Her father is originally from Port-­ au-­ Prince, Haiti and she began studying/interpreting Haitian folk repertoire prior to releasing two arrangements of the material on “Red”. Charles performs two new Haitian folk arrangements on “Inner Dialogue” as well as an original composition, “Haitian Sunrise”, written in collaboration with Jesse Fischer and featuring guest artist, Camila Meza. This particular song speaks to her powerful experience of Rirst setting foot on Haitian soil in 2013 to work with a non-­proRit organization called Rise2Shine, developing an early childhood music education program.

Charles’ willingness to share and be inspired by experiences such as this has resulted in a project that communicates an intimate dialogue within a whirlwind of emotions, lyrical exploration, intensity and sensitivity that is jazz, rock, soul and folklore all rolled into one.

It has produced an album that gives Sarah Elizabeth Charles’ audience what they have been waiting for: a full-­length imaginative and fearless piece of work.

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Sox finish $31.5M deal with Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada

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“My goal is to find out if I can make it to the big leagues in a year,” the infielder said through a translator during a news conference Friday, a day after his agreement was finalized. “I know not having played for so long it’s understandable that it might take a little more time than that.”

Moncada was in uniform Thursday at Boston’s minor league camp in Fort Myers, even before the agreement was announced.

He said he feels most comfortable at second base, the position he played last year in Cuba with Cienfuegos. He hit .273 with a teamWant To Know A Secret? high 13 extra-base in 45 games.

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He could remain at extended spring training before reporting to a minor league team.

“Whatever time he needs in Fort Myers, we want to give him that,” Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said. “We expect Greenville at some point.”

Cherington called Moncada an “atypical talent.”

“First of all we believe he’s one of the one of the most talented 19-year olds in the world,” Cherington said. “He’s got a really unique combination of skills. Great athlete. Speed. Switch hitter with power from both sides of the plate. Defensively, the athletic ability to play multiple positions if he had to. A natural second baseman. So as I said he’ll enter our minor league system like everyone else.

“There’s still development to do. He’s still a developing baseball player but he’s an exceptionally talented one. ... We believe he can be a very good major league baseball player for a long time. And we’re committed to helping him get there in the right way.”

Red Sox Manager John Farrell said Moncada is not likely to play in any big league exhibition games this season.

Boston started keeping track of Moncada in international competition in 2010, according to Eddie Romero, the team’s director of international scouting. Romero said he first watched Moncada in the Netherlands in the summer of 2013 in the World Port Championship and later that year scouted him in Taiwan.

“And there was no doubt the tools stood out,” Romero said. “An aggressiveness and excitement to his game.”

Moncada has established residency in Guatemala and the Red Sox observed him in a workout there. Moncada said 11 teams invited him in for workouts, “It was a very tough process,” Moncada said. “But I’m thrilled to be able to join the Red Sox.” Moncada didn’t detail how he left Cuba or what relatives he has in the United States. He wouldn’t say whether President Barack Obama’s decision to normalize relations with Cuba might make it easier for him to travel back to see his family.

“I don’t know much about the ongoing relations,” Moncada said.

“I hear some good things about it and the possibilities, but really I’m just focusing on getting here and just wanting to play ball.

That’s my No. 1 focus as of right now.”

When he was asked after the news conference about his father and learning to play baseball as a young boy, Romero said Moncada wouldn’t discuss those topics.

Moncada receives $5 million of the signing bonus within 30 days of the contract’s approval by Major League Baseball and $2.5 million by Dec. 31, according to contract information obtained by The Associated Press.

In 2016, he gets $2.5 million by Jan. 31, $3 million by April 1 and $2.5 million by Oct. 31, and then in both 2017 and 2018 he receives $5 million by Jan. 31 and $3 million by Oct. 31.

Moncada will cost the Red Sox $63 million, including a tax penalizing them for the signing. They have spent $37,505,000 on international amateur free agents during this signing period and pay a 100 percent tax on the amount over their pool total of $1,881,700.

The tax, $35,623,300 unless it is increased by more signings, is due to MLB by July 30. According to baseball’s collective bargaining agreement the commissioner’s office “may use the tax proceeds to further the international development of baseball.”

In addition, for the signing periods starting on July 2 this summer and in 2016, the Red Sox will be ineligible to give a signing bonus of more than $300,000 to any international players subject to the pool.

Former Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant, who also left Cuba to play in the major leagues, sat several feet to Moncada’s left at the news conference Tiant, now 74, said he didn’t get a signing bonus when he joined the Cleveland Indians’ organization in 1961 and started in the minor leagues with a salary of $150 per month. ‘’I didn’t have any complaints,” Tiant said.

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GUITAR LESSONS Specializing in private customized instruction. I will teach you how to play the songs you choose and want to learn to play, acoustic or electric. Teaching for all levels and ages in your home or in my guitar studio.

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5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $950 /month. No pets please. Call today, won't last. (413)348-3431.

WESTFIELD: 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. Includes all utilities, A/C. Stove, fridge. Parking on premises. Laundry facilities available on premises. No pets.

Shown by appointment only.

Available April 1st. $745 p/month. 413-568-5905

The Westfield News APARTMENT SOUTHWICK - CONGAMOND Group is looking for LAKE: DOCK SPACE; 4 private PETS spots available. Seasonal April- WESTFIELD: 2nd Floor, 1 Bedeither entry level or November 1st. $1100 per spot room, Kitchen and Bath. Private WESTFIELD: 2nd Floor, 1 Bedmoderately experienced per season. 860-558-1061 room, Kitchen, Dining Room, porch. $650/month includes utilPET'S BEST FRIEND B E A U T I F U L 2 B E D R O O M Living Room, Bath. $850 ities. First/last/security. No pets.

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Painting, stain  tions, decks, rec rooms, more.                 insured.

SPECIALIZING      IN Prompt,       winter wreaks havoc. We do ates, ing, house washing, interior/exreliable service, free    P O R T A B L E A N D  W H O L E      brick repair, crown seals and re-  terior. Wall  coverings.

Commer estimates.

Mass Registered   HOUSE KOHLER GENERAT pairs. We also do stainless steel

cial/residential. Free estimates.     ORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, #106263, licensed & insured. Insured. liner installs, as well as stain References. Mass Reg. Call  Bruno, (413)562-9561.   

laundry privileges.

Female first preWESTFIELD - 5 room apartment, ferred. $450/month includes tile utilfloor, newly renovated. Carpeting, ities. (413)244-0787 floors.

Large back yard. Call (413)736-2120 leave slow message.

Commercial. Specializing in  turn-overs.   DEADLINESOver apartment 25  years experience. Free estim       • Citizen Pennysaver • ates.

Senior Discounts.

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No job too small !!                 thewestfieldnewsgroup.com WELDING & MECHANICAL DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom                  calls answered!

Best prices,       Call: 413-330-2186        SERVICES. service, & Kitchen Remodeling  Reliable         prompt service. Lic. #A-16886.              Professional.

Certified        (413)562-4181 Ext.Welding.

118       HYDRAULIC REPAIRS (413)562-5816.       Insured.

MA Lic. #PL31893-J.   TIME"         "GET IT RIGHT THIS          Call (413)531-2768  Complete Bath Renovations.   H N T N I C K C HIM E Y  E  N   FLOORING & FLOOR    Nick7419@comcast.net Now serving CT. Insured.

Qual        GOT HYDRAULICS? SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and                    SANDING     ity Work on  Time on Budget Rooms 345     and  rebuilds.

Stainless steel      Macfabrications - Industrial                  caps                Since 1984. MA. License equipment        hydraulic system  and liner systems. Inspections, LARGE FURNISHED ROOM. Parking,                  A RON JOHNSON's SNOW REMOVAL #072233, MA.Registration      masonry work and gutter clean-  bus route, walking distance to all repair.

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RENT on bus route, fully LANDSCAPING & LAWN  HAULING HOME MAINTENANCE     competitive rates.

HAVE IT               furnished. $100/week.

Call (413)731       CARE DONE BEFORE A BIG  9233.NOW    DRYWALL        MELT & COSTLY DAMAGE                  COM-  #1  PHIL'S RUNS/ JOSEPH'S HANDYMAN    DUMP  OCCURES. Bill: 413-821-9416   LAWNCARE,       ACCURATE Fall House Rental  355                   PANY. Carpentry, remodeling, DEMOLITION            Cleanup, leaf/brush removal,                    T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete   baths, basements, dryRemoval of any in cellars, kitchen,     items  SOUTHWICK SMALL 2 bedroom   trimming, mulch, gutter cleaning.          wall, tile, floors, suspended ceil- Call (413)579-1639.  attics, etc...

Also brush removal professional drywall at amateur house, all new. $900/month plus utilit     TRACTOR SERVICE    ies. 100 yard walk to South Pond with restoration services, doors, and small demolition (sheds, ings,   prices. Our ceilings are tops!                beach front rights.

Call (413)525-1985.    garages).  w i n  d o w s, decks, stairs, decks, fences, one car                 Call Mike 413-821-8971.

Free JIM'S TRACTOR       SERVICES     interior/exterior painting, plumb-  LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall Fully insured.

Free estimate                Grading & leveling dirt drive of    Business Property 375 estimates.   of    (413)525-2892,  cleanups, hedge trimming, Small jobs ok. All types (413)265- ing.       Phil        ways &  short roads. Loam      thatching, Bobcat services.  professional work done since 6380.

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Firewood, Log Truck fully licensed insured in   ences,    &    FERRIS ELECTRIC       windows installed and Loads. JIM    improvement company serving basement $29,900.

2 bedroom, 14’x67’. New (413)569-6104.

MA/CT.                1986.    Senior discount. No job  too    repaired.

Sump pumps the Westfield area since    and       sink, floor, windows, appliances, shed. www.delreohomeimprovement.com          small! Insured, free estimates.  We specialize in residential/com DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM (413)593french drain systems installed.      Call Gary Delcamp      40          mercial, exterior/interior painting         Lic. 9961. years experience.      Foundations pointed and stuc  AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. (413)569-3733           and staining, ceiling and drywall  #16303.

Call (413)330-3682.  c o e d .

F r e e e s t i m a t e s .          Professional fertilizing, planting,       repairs, water damage repair,       Services 440  (413)569-1611. (413)374-5377. pruning, cabling and removals.   exterior home repairs, and                         FreeA1estimates, fully insured.

ODD JOBS/HANDyMAN, Debris carpentry of all types including                 Please        Removal, landscaping, spring yard call Ken (413)569-0469. roof repairs.           PAINTING &     clean-up, interior and exterior painting,                and       WALLPAPERING    washing, basic carpentry       power         SPRING SPECIAL!        plumbing. UPHOLSTERY    work         All types of repair and         10% off any exterior painting or      more. (413)562-7462.              staining if signed by A NEW LOOK FOR 2015!    contract                           April 30th!

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WESTFIELD. Kitchen, living room/bedroom. $575/month includes SOUTHWICK-LAKE: utilities.

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(413)568Congamond 3 Bedroom, 2 3519. bath, newly renovated water-

front Lake House with gorgeous views.CLASSIFIED Hardwood floors, fully applianced, W/D hook-ups, large ADVERTISINg deck off kitchen & master bedroom. Private parking & garage.

DEADLINES Available March 1st. $1,600/mo.

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WESTFIELD: Liquor Store Ext. 118locafor(413)562-4181 Sale. Established tion, 30 years. Full license.

Turn-key opportunity. Over $600,000 sales in merchandise, $150,000 in lottery 345 sales.

Rooms 2,000 sq. ft. leased store.

LARGE FURNISHED ROOM. separParking, $165,000.

Inventory busate. route, walking distance to all 413-267-0497

amenities. $120/weekly. Only responsible mature adult need apply.

(413)348-5070, (413)862-4522.

Office, Warehouse & Storage Space Available: Office space ROOM FORfloor RENTof onnew bus route, fully on 2nd building furnished. $100/week.

(413)731(build to suit). Call Warehouse 9233. heated with 2 large overhead doors. All 3 areas can be seen House Rental 3559-5 at 501 Southampton Rd from daily.

Please call 413-568-4460 SOUTHWICK SMALL 2 bedroom (Martin's Floor Covering) for house, all new. $900/month plus utilitviewing. ies. 100 yard walk to South Pond with beach front rights. Call (413)525-1985.

Business Property 375 HOMES FOR SALE

LAST RETAIL SPACE in new market place. 5 miles from Westfield in MontWestfield - 2 Family , Duplex gomery. $400/month.

(413)977-6277.

, 3 Bedrooms in each unit. 2 car garage. Boilers 5 years old.

Homes For Small y a r dSale . F u l l y r e390 n t e d.

Please call 413-519-7257 . To WESTFIELD. RECENTLY RENOset up showing $195.900 VATED! 3 bedrooms, new roof,

hardwood floors. Central. Corner lot. $190,000. For more information call (413)244-4703.

MOBILE HOMES Mobile Homes 410

LUDLOW: Cozy, 1 bedroom, WESTFIELD HAMPDEN Village. needs TLC. Aluminum roof, $29,900.

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