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SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014

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Council split on eminent domain taking

Westfield Vocational-Technical High School students pose for a photo at Westfield’s pavilion on Park Square Green.

Progress continues for downtown pavilion

By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Motorists and pedestrians may have noticed something new in downtown Westfield this week.

Construction students from Westfield Vocational-Technical High School have been aiding several local companies in building the long-awaited pavilion on Park Square Green, and Construction Instructor Brian Falcetti has been impressed with the work of his charges thus far.

“We had a good day yesterday, it was the big steel day. We were in and out in about four hours getting the steel erected, and it went really smoothly,” he said Friday. “My seniors are hoping to close in some of the wall sections on their last shop week in two weeks.”

Falcetti stated that the structure’s roof system will likely be put on hold until September due to it’s material makeup.

“The roof’s parts all wooden, and we don’t want them exposed to the weather during the summertime, and they’ll still be able to use the square during the summer,” he said. “We’re going to make it safe and usable for the summer during the next couple of weeks,

and then we’ll be out of their until September.”

Falcetti said that once the project resumes in the fall, the roof will be one of several project components that will be completed.

“We’ll probably spend September and October getting the roof on, the cuppola on top of the roof, and then start closing in the exterior with the windows,” Falcetti said. “We may work on the interior through the winter because it does have availability of being able to have some heat in there. It all depends on the weather and how things go this fall.”

Falcetti said that the project’s student team is composed of 14 seniors and eight juniors who’ll be working on the project during it’s off-weeks.

Harold’s Garage, a crane service from Northampton, is doing rigging work for the project, and Cardinal Communications of Granville has been aiding in the tightening and squaring up of the project’s steel work.

“It seems like they had it up in three hours yesterday,” laughed WVTHS Principal Stefan Czaporowski. “We’re glad work has gotten started, for both the kids and our staff too, and we look forward to it being completed in the fall.”

Posted photos bring charges

By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A Holyoke young man who has been arraigned on a charge of disseminating photographs of an unsuspecting nude person was released on $1,000 personal surety.

A resident came to the station in March to report that her former boyfriend, Josh D. Champagne, 19, of 1 Magnolia Ave., Holyoke, had secretly taken photographs of her while she was not dressed and had posted the pictures, under her name, on a social networking website.

Officer Kerry Paton responded and reports that the complainant said “the suspect took the photographs of her without her knowledge or consent” early this year. The posted photos show the victim undressed in her bedroom.

The photos had been posted to a popular social networking website on a page associated with the victim’s place of business.

Det. Roxanne Bradley went to the victim’s

apartment to speak with the woman and found that the background seen in the objectionable photos matched the victim’s bedroom.

She reports that the victim said that she had sent her former boyfriend a text message objecting to his action and he replied, by text.

She said that the man admitted taking the pictures, apologized for his action and promised to take the posting down from the website.

He also wrote that he will avoid being served a restraining order “so he can still see her” and said that he no longer lives with his parents in Holyoke.

Bradley reports that she contacted Champagne by telephone and made arrangements for him to some to the station for an interview but he did not keep the appointment.

Subsequent calls were not answered.

Bradley found that the man “has a history of default warrant and his whereabouts are unknown” so she asked that a warrant be

issued charging him both with taking and with disseminating nude photos of an unsuspecting person.

The offense falls under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 272, Section 105, which provides for, upon conviction, a sentence of a two and a half year term in the house of correction and/or a fine of as much as $10,000.

When Champagne was arraigned on Monday before Judge Philip A. Contant he faced two charges for disseminating the photos.

Contant allowed his release on $1,000 personal surety pending a July 11 hearing but imposed several conditions.

Champagne was enjoined from making any threats or violence toward the victim, from approaching her home or place of employment and from posting any photographs or messages concerning the victim on “any internet social media type sites.” He was ordered to stay away from her and have no contact with her.

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The City Council voted 8-4 to send a positive recommendation by the Finance Committee to appropriate $260,000 for the eminent domain taking of 33 acres of farmland owned by the Weilgus Trust to the council’s Legislative & Ordinance Committee for further review.

Motions to refer an issue from one committee to another are usually a routine process approved on a simple voice vote, but the split vote reflects the division within the council on the acquisition of the Weilgus property which, if taken through eminent domain, will be used to construct athletic fields.

Ward 4 Councilor Mary O’Connell requested a roll call vote on the referral, which was approved 8-4. O’Connell and At-large Councilors David A. Flaherty, Cindy Harris and Dan Allie cast the dissenting votes to refer the Finance Committee’s recommendation to the L&O. That 8-4 vote is meaningful because a super majority, nine (9) positive votes by council members, are needed to approve the eminent domain process for both the appropriation and the actual order of taking. Ward 3 Councilor Brian Hoose was not present Thursday night.

The Finance Committee and the Legislative & Ordinance Committee conducted a joint meeting Wednesday night to discuss the $260,000 appropriation and the order of taking. Nine councilors were present at that discussion and the floor was opened to city officials and residents in an informal quasi-public hearing.

The Finance Committee, at the end of the Wednesday night meeting, voted 2-0 to give a positive recommendation to the $260,000 appropriation for the land taking and to refer the issue to the L&O which voted to keep it in committee to get additional information from the Law Department.

The issue is further complicated because it is directly linked to the construction of a 96,000-square-foot, 600-student elementary school at the corner of Cross and Ashley streets.

Holyoke residents Dan and Tom Smith, who own the Cross Street house where their mother resides and where they grew up, urged the council Wednesday night to defeat the land acquisition, a vote which would kill the Ashley Street school construction project that they oppose.

The Smiths, and other Cross Street residents, sued the city for violation of Article 97 in Superior Court and won a stay on the school construction project.

Hampden Superior Court Judge Tina Page issued the temporary restraining order in early September, 2012 after a motion, filed by several residents of Ashley and Cross streets, contended that the city is violating state and federal law by using part of the Cross Street playground for the $26 million school project.

The residents filed the suit earlier this year, charging that the city is violating Article 97 of the Massachusetts General Law which sets preservation protection for open-space land.

The city has challenged Page’s stay on the grounds of recent court decisions, including one by the state’s Supreme Judicial Court limiting the scope of Article 97 protection for park land and another in the Land Court which differentiate between a playground and park under Article 97 protection.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court issued a decision last year in Curley v.

Town of Billerica, (Misc 12-459001, Middlesex) discussing the applicability of See Eminent Domain, Page 8

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Alia G. Andrews and Kirk Firko Engaged

France seems to be the hip place for local travelers as Westfield High School senior Kyle Zabielski snapped a picture holding The Westfield News a monument before he climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower.

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Scott and Colleen Andrews of Westfield, Mass. and Kathleen Griffen of Montgomery, Mass. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alia G. Andrews formerly of Montgomery, Mass. and Westfield, Mass. to Kirk Firko of Centennial, Colo.

Alia is the fraternal granddaughter of Merritt and the late Doris(Altimari) Andrews of Westfield and Doris and the late Robert Griffen of Agawam, MA`.

Alia’s fiance’ is the son of Gary and Becky Firko of Centennial, Colo. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of The Williston Northampton School, graduating with honors and a 2006 Graduate of Western New England University, where she received the prestigious Golden Bear Award for both academic and athletic achievement.

Kirk Firko is originally from Colorado. He attended Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. and played Junior A Hockey in Casper Wyo. The couple enjoy hiking, hockey and horses together.

A June 2015 wedding is planned in Estes Park, Colo.

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Asparagus absent from festival of asparagus EMPIRE, Mich. (AP) — The missing ingredient at this weekend’s Empire Asparagus Festival is asparagus.

The long, cold winter and cool spring have delayed this year’s crop in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula, leaving festival organizers scrambling for a replacement source.

The Traverse City Record-Eagle says the festival’s usual supplier is Harry Norconk but that Norconk Farm doesn’t have an asparagus crop yet.

Norconk says sufficient asparagus won’t be available before Tuesday. He says he’s sold as much as 500 pounds of asparagus at earlier festivals.

This year, restaurant owners will source asparagus supplies from southern Michigan to meet the demand.

Event organizer Paul Skinner of the Empire Chamber of Commerce says the festival will highlight other locally grown foods to fill the gap.

Jacket with cash returned to California man TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — A jacket with $3,400 in cash in the pockets has been returned to its rightful owner more than a year after it vanished from a California swap meet.

The Modesto Bee reports (http://bit. ly/1iSYkyc) that a janitor, Bill Lowe, found the jacket while emptying a trash can at Turlock High School last week.

The jacket also contained a credit union receipt that allowed officials to trace it to a Clovis man, who lost it at a January 2013 swap meet at the Stanislaus County Fairground.

Turlock High Principal Marie Peterson tells the Bee the jacket appears to have been scooped up accidentally by student volunteers at the swap meet.

From there, it looks like it ended up in a box that was recently cleared as part of a spring cleaning effort at the school.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, May 17, the 137th day of 2014. There are 228 days left in the year.

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n May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, unanimously struck down racially segregated public schools, ruling that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.”

On this date: In 1792, the New York Stock Exchange had its origins as a group of brokers met under a tree on Wall Street.

In 1814, Norway’s constitution was signed, providing for a limited monarchy.

In 1849, fire erupted in St. Louis, Missouri, resulting in the loss of three lives, more than 400 buildings and some two dozen steamships.

In 1912, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs for president at its convention in Indianapolis.

In 1933, U.S. News & World Report had its beginnings as David Lawrence began publishing a weekly newspaper called United States News.

In 1939, Britain’s King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, arrived in Quebec on the first visit to Canada by a reigning British monarch.

In 1946, President Harry S. Truman seized control of the nation’s railroads, delaying — but not preventing — a threatened strike by engineers and trainmen.

In 1961, Cuban leader Fidel Castro offered to release prisoners captured in the Bay of Pigs invasion in exchange for 500 bulldozers. (The prisoners were eventually freed in exchange for medical supplies.)

In 1973, a special committee convened by the U.S. Senate began its televised hearings into the Watergate scandal.

In 1974, four car bombs exploded in Dublin and Monaghan, Ireland, killing 33 people (the Ulster Volunteer Force claimed responsibility two decades later).

In 1980, rioting that claimed 18 lives erupted in Miami’s Liberty City after an all-white jury in Tampa acquitted four former Miami police officers of fatally beating black insurance executive Arthur McDuffie.

In 1987, 37 American sailors were killed when an Iraqi warplane attacked the U.S. Navy frigate Stark in the Persian Gulf. (Iraq apologized for the attack, calling it a mistake, and paid more than $27 million in compensation.)

Ten years ago:

Massachusetts became the first state to allow legal samesex marriages. Abdel-Zahraa Othman, also known as Izzadine Saleem, head of the U.S.-appointed Iraqi Governing Council, was killed in a suicide car bombing in Baghdad.

More than 100 people were killed in a prison fire in northern Honduras. Transsexuals were cleared to compete in the Olympics for the first time. The Michael Moore movie “Fahrenheit 9/11” made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival.

Actor Tony Randall died in New York at age 84.

Five years ago:

President Barack Obama strode head-on into the stormy abortion debate, telling graduates at the University of Notre Dame that both sides had to stop demonizing one another.

In Sri Lanka, the Tamil Tigers admitted defeat in their fierce quarter-century war for a separate homeland. Barbara Mandrell, Roy Clark and Charlie McCoy were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

One year ago:

The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service, Steven Miller, faced hours of intense grilling before Congress; both defiant and apologetic, Miller acknowledged agency mistakes in targeting tea party groups for special scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status, but insisted that agents broke no laws and that there was no effort to cover up their actions. Jorge Rafael Videla, 87, the former dictator who took power in Argentina in a 1976 coup and led a military junta that killed thousands during a “dirty war” against so-called “subversives,” died in Buenos Aires while serving life in prison for crimes against humanity.

Today’s Birthdays:

Actor Peter Gerety is 74. Singer Taj Mahal is 72. Rock musician Bill Bruford is 65. Singer-musician George Johnson (The Brothers Johnson) is 61. TV personality Kathleen Sullivan is 61. Actor Bill Paxton is 59. Boxing Hall-of-Famer Sugar Ray Leonard is 58. Actor-comedian Bob Saget is 58.

Sports announcer Jim Nantz is 55. Singer Enya is 53. Talk show host-actor Craig Ferguson is 52. Rock singer-musician Page McConnell is 51. Actor David Eigenberg is 50. Singermusician Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) is 49. Actress Paige Turco is 49. Rhythm-and-blues musician O’Dell (Mint Condition) is 49. Actor Hill Harper is 48. TV personality/interior designer Thom Filicia is 45. Singer Jordan Knight is 44.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Darnell Van Rensalier (Shai) is 44.

Actress Sasha Alexander is 41. Rock singer-musician Josh Homme (HAHM’-ee) is 41. Rock singer Andrea Corr (The Corrs) is 40. Actor Sendhil Ramamurthy is 40. Actress Rochelle Aytes is 38. Singer Kandi Burruss is 38. Actress Kat Foster is 36. Actress Ayda Field is 35. Actress Ginger Gonzaga is 31. Folk-rock singer/songwriter Passenger is 30.

Dancer-choreographer Derek Hough (huhf) is 29. Actor Tahj Mowry is 28. Actress Nikki Reed is 26. Singer Kree Harrison (TV: “American Idol”) is 24. Actress Leven Rambin is 24.

Actress Samantha Browne-Walters is 23. Actor Justin Martin is 20.

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Taxes, budgets, consequences, & congrats This week I’d like to talk about several issues. public. If the City Council decides to make budget It’s a very busy time of year for the City Council. I cuts this year to have a more realistic sustainable know most of you have lots of activities and budget, we need your help and support. demands on your time – especially at this time of A huge portion of the expense pie is employee year, but this is the time of year when we need salaries and benefits. Even before the city agreed to involvement from the public in order to affect the new labor contracts, we had already projected budcity budget, city services, and ultimately your tax get deficits for the coming years. The calculations bill. were based on the Mayor’s own rosy-looking reveBUDGET AND TAXES. As you know, I’ve nue and expense forecasts provided to us last year. written several articles about the financial realities The calculations also assumed that the city would of the city’s budget. We have ever-increasing Dave Flaherty keep ignoring its long-term obligations. I don’t expenses, and limited ability to raise funds through know how anyone can justify agreeing to unsustaintaxes and fees. I believe when you look at our current cash able increases in costs when we know the math just doesn’t flows, operating expenses, and limits on our ability to raise work. Now that these contracts are signed, and as we enter this income, that it is mathematically impossible to pay off our budget cycle, we’re stuck. This budget is going to be a real debts and obligations. We are currently deferring almost $20 challenge. In order to address shortages in revenue, the Mayor million per year – that’s money your children and grandchil- is proposing that we max out Proposition 2 ½ (your property dren will have to pay for services you receive today. That’s not taxes), and that we increase both the meals and lodging (hotel) fair to future generations. taxes. This will result in higher costs every time you eat out, We depend on state aid for about $40 million, or about 1/3 of and for everyone who wants to stay in a hotel in Westfield. our annual operating budget. Unfortunately, state aid has failed Based on the current estimate, this will bring in about $40,000 to increase proportionally with expenses, and has not even kept per month. That means you and everyone else in town will up with the state imposed Proposition 2 ½ limits that this city have about $40,000 less to spend every month on things that must live with. For those of you who remember pie charts, the are important to you and your family. Local businesses that pie is getting bigger every year, but the slice that represents depend on your spending will see drops in revenue. Drops in state aid is shrinking. This places more burdens directly on the revenue may result in job losses. All this because the city can’t city taxpayers, and it means that in order to control local tax control increases in expenses (77 percent of which relates to increases, we have to make government more efficient and labor and benefit costs) and can’t accept the harsh realities of reduce the growth rates in expenses. Both have proven to be a major, mostly political, challenge. We really need help from the See Flaherty, Page 8

Councilor Figy: Spring has sprung As I sit and contemplate writing this article it The council appropriated funds to purchase property strikes me that a lot of positives are happening in on the west side of the trail for a second access ramp Westfield as we speak. Since spring has sprung and that will have parking near it. This is the ramp that as things begin to grow, I think we all need to stop the public will be directed to use leaving the East and look around us and locate the positives in our Silver ramp to service the neighborhood. Several city. changes were made to the original plans after input First I would like to take some time to recap some was received in a civilized manner. There will be a great events that have been taking place at Westfield neighborhood meeting for Ward 2 residents in the Vocational High School. Two culinary students Cross Street/Gold Street area. The meeting will be volunteered at the Abner Gibbs spaghetti dinner. held on Thursday May 22 at 6:30 pm in the St. The desserts were prepared by the culinary proPeter’s Social Hall. Sergeant Hall from the Westfield gram. This made for a very successful night for the Police Department and someone from the Ralph J. Figy parents, students, staff, and the public as over 220 Engineering Department will be on hand to discuss people enjoyed eating together. neighborhood safety as summer vacation approaches.

The carpentry seniors have been waiting patiently for three I want to again thank the voters of Ward 2 for you faith and years to begin construction of the gazebo on the town green. trust you have placed in me by electing me to be your ward The steel framework has arrived four weeks early allowing for councilor. As always I can be reached by phone at 413-568a projected start date of May 19 for the setting of the steel (see 9954 or by email at rfigy@comcast.net or r.figy@cityofwestoday’s front page story and photos.) The roof trusses are com- tield.org pleted and are waiting to be transported to the construction site Remember, spring has sprung and this is a time to move forfor installation. It is the plan that the seniors will complete the ward. Growth is good. roof and that the juniors would complete the exterior work Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are those of before the end of the school year. Completion of the project is the author and not the staff, editor, or publisher of this publislated for the beginning of the next school year. cation.

The ornamental horticulture program has completed a very successful plant sale. The greenhouses were full of thriving plants that have now found new homes to beautify. I know that my garden is looking much nicer as a result of the hard work of this program. I am always in awe of the generosity of the citizens of Westfield. A woman attending the plant sale donated $20 to the new beekeeping program. This contribution was part of the $3,000 goal. A couple of hours later she returned and asked for her check back. She then produced a new check for $3,000. Spring has sprung.

I would also like to thank our mayor for having an open door for me. As a new councilor, I do not have the background on many of the projects that are taking place in Ward 2 as well as in the rest of the city. I would also like to thank my fellow councilors that have shown patience with a rookie councilor.

Thanks for making me feel a part of the council. I would also like to thank all of the citizens that are volunteering to serve on all of the various boards and commissions that help make this city run as efficiently as it does. Your time and expertise are truly appreciated.

Congratulations the Amelia Park staff and volunteers for pulling off another extremely successful sled hockey tournament. Eight adult teams and six junior teams converged on Westfield for three days of competition, camaraderie, and fun.

Ninety-five percent of the athletes were physically challenged but that did not stop them from having a great time. Approximate 190 or so athletes put on a display of hockey that at times I forgot that they were in sleds. There were five Canadian and two USA paralympians that participated in the year’s event.

Congratulations to the Amelia Park staff and volunteers who raised the funds to sponsor this tournament, as well as to feed the athletes and their families. Kudos go out to the staff and students from Westfield Middle School South that came over and cheered on the teams. The students also made team posters and hung them up after school as a show of support to the athletes who came from as far away as Edmonton and as close as Westfield. A job well done by all.

The bike trail is taking shape and is on schedule for a fall completion. The access ramp on East Silver has provided me with an opportunity to work closely with a number of constituents. We were able to work together to reach a compromise that will allow the neighborhood to enjoy and use the rail trail.

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Government Meetings MONDAY, MAY 19 TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm Planning Board at 7 pm

WESTFIELD Youth Commission at 6 pm Human Resources & Policy Subcommittee at 6:15 pm Park & Rec at 7 pm School Committee at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Board of Assessors at 5:30 pm Board of Selectmen at 5:30 pm

TUESDAY, MAY 20 TOLLAND School Committee at 7 pm

WESTFIELD Commission for Citizens with Disabilities at 6:30 pm Cable Television Commission at 7 pm Planning Board at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Cemetery Commission at 9 am Finance Committee at 6:15 pm

HUNTINGTON Board of Assessors at 6 pm

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 SOUTHWICK Housing Authority at 5:30 pm

HUNTINGTON ZBA at 7 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm

MONDAY, MAY 26 TOLLAND LEGAL HOLIDAY-Town Hall Closed for Memorial Day All Day Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am

SPRINGFIELD PVTA Finance and Audit Committee at 11:15 am PVTA Advisory Board at 12 pm

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I love the theory that if you give people a smaller trash can they will produce less trash. Is this part of the new math? We are already recycling and it won’t increase just because you have us use a rolling barrel instead of bins. Please leave my 96-gallon container as trash and give me a 65-gallon recycling container instead.

Hi! I called my councilwoman, Mary O’Connell a little while back with a question and she said she’d get back to me within a couple days and sure enough she did get back to me within a couple days and gave me an answer to my question.

The other day I received a card from her in the mail saying again she was sorry she couldn’t help me out anymore but she enclosed some information she gathered for me so I’d understand the situation better. I call this a service above and beyond the call of duty. She’s got my vote the next time around. Thank you.

Hi! I was reading in the paper the editorial from the Ashes and I agree with them 100 percent. It should be the people that live up here on Prospect Hill, not political. Foleys, it was just a wonderful place to go get ice cream cones, penny candy, whatever. Gritton’s market and also I would like to remind them I remember going to the dances at Prospect Hill School – it was just unbelievable. I’m 73 years old. Lived up here all my life, born, brought up. Unbelievable. Also, we had field days at Sadie Knox playground. And I would still like to know what happened to the bronze sign on Sadie Knox playground, wherever it went. Thank you.

The Ward 2 councilor’s comment that the MSBA process could also impact accreditation of Westfield High School sounds like a fear tactic.

People here in Westfield should congratulate the postal workers that picked up the food, the food bank volunteers for sorting it, to help the community. People should tell them that they did a good job in what they did last weekend.

Yes, I was reading in the PulseLine the other day a gentleman was complaining about Velis, our representative being a Democrat “Boy he got ahead fast.” That’s normal, what happened to him. I hope he’s not angry because Mr. Velis is a fine, outstanding, young man who served us in Iraq. Unless that’s bothering him. Then he goes on to say get rid of the Governor, which he’s going to retire, good and get rid of Obama. I’m not one-precenter like you are, obviously, because I really want equal pay for women and I really want to have the minimum wage raised but I suppose in your position you’re probably right in your view because you gotta be a one-percenter. How can you say such dumb things as that? Get rid of Republican Congress which is doing nothing to help this country. Thank you. Rep. Velis served his country in the war in Afghanistan.

Hey howya doin today? I’m just wondering if you can answer a question why they had the same police log and court log in the paper for three days? Everything was the exact same thing for Friday, Saturday and Monday. I mean, the paper is thin enough as it is and people are paying more money for it.

And now they are using the same police log over and over and over – the same news every day. So I was just wondering if I wanted to read the same thing over and over I’d buy one paper and read it three times. Ok – I was just wondering why. Thank you. You need to look again.

Westfield DPW Engineer, Westfield Police Department Safety Officer: concerning Little River Road. coming out of Southwick heading into Westfield on Little River Road, you come up to the stop light by Shaker Road. Is this a one-lane or a two-lane? You have people trying to pass on the right, shaking their fists at each other, blowing their horns. If it is a twolane, let’s put lines on the road and stop some of this nonsense.

Thank you. Since Little River Rd (Route 187) is a state road, the City has pursued a state improvement which is currently programmed for fiscal year 2016 that will add the lane and a signal accommodation.

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Speech, interrupted

By Caitlin Emma Politico.com Five years ago, University of California, Merced, students bombarded Michelle Obama with love letters, begging her to deliver her first commencement speech as the first lady on their campus.

Last month in Kansas, more than 2,700 Topeka-area high school students and residents signed a petition asking her not to come.

Students across the country are protesting commencement speakers of all political varieties. Rutgers students balked at Condoleezza Rice and her ties to the Iraq War. Smith College kids and professors threatened to jeer IMF director Christine Lagarde’s monetary policies. And Robert Birgeneau faced protests at Haverford College over an incident involving campus police and batons. All the high-profile speakers are taking a pass.

The dispassionate protest represents a certain irony: The under-30 set is deeply dissatisfied with politics and institutions of government — an attitude emerging ahead of an election year when Senate Democrats could use some first-term Barack Obama-style enthusiasm from the young.

But a recent national poll of 18- to 29-year-olds conducted by Harvard’s Institute of Politics found that few intend to vote in the midterms. Less than one in four said they “definitely” planned to vote in November. Young Republicans showed more enthusiasm than young Democrats for participating in the midterms.

Another Harvard poll showed that post-election partisanship on a number of issues is deepening. Young adults are losing their faith in government.

“On issues ranging from their views of the president to immigration to gun control to the role government should play in improving our economy, both Democrats and Republicans are hardening their positions, while Independent-minded voters are tuning out,” said Harvard Institute of Politics Polling Director John Della Volpe. “Nearly half of all Americans under 30 believe that the politics of today are not able to meet the challenges our country is facing. We have been warned.”

Topeka High School senior Taylor Gifford insists she wasn’t driven by politics — though an AP government quiz once identified her as a “conservative Democrat.” She never intended to slight Michelle Obama. She just wanted to take a couple dozen family members at her high school graduation — and if Obama gave the graduation speech, that wouldn’t have been possible.

So when Gifford’s mom suggested that she start a petition so Obama’s visit wouldn’t end up turning Topeka High’s graduation ceremony into a mass commencement for five schools with limited seating, she went for it.

And the White House changed its mind.

But to the students who have courted high-profile graduation guests, the rejections are curious.

For UC Merced’s first graduating class in 2009, students launched a full-fledged campaign asking Obama to speak at graduation. Then class President Yaasha Sabba said he can understand Topeka’s logistical worries. And if students felt the speech would detract from their big day, they should voice those concerns.

But UC Merced’s commencement that year was a once-in-alifetime experience, said Sabba, who is now an associate at Hakimi Law, a San Francisco-based firm. Before the speech, the university was relatively unknown. Afterward, it was thrust into the international spotlight — Obama was giving her first commencement address as first lady. Students got a grand slam celebration.

“I’m on the board of alumni right now and a lot of students still come up to me and say, ‘We have this huge entrepreneurial spirit because of what you guys did,’” Sabba said. “It’s still so worth it to this day.”

In Topeka, the school district had requested the first lady’s visit months ago and got a yes just a few weeks before graduation day. Gifford first learned of the first lady’s plans at an April 17 Trojan Time school assembly. Her film teacher asked her to record her classmates’ reaction. Standing on a chair to get a good view, she watched as “everyone just kind of lost it with excitement.”

But then students and parents started asking questions.

“It all happened so quick,” Superintendent Julie Ford said.

People with concerns got ahead of themselves.

Gifford’s petition on Change.org was online by April 18.

The school district told students and families that they would get six tickets each, and students could get extra tickets if they put their names on a waiting list, Ford said. That alone riled

some: It was the first time that a Topeka graduation ceremony would require tickets.

There were rumors students would get fewer than six tickets.

As the oldest of eight siblings, Gifford needed far more. She said about 30 people have said they’ll come to her graduation ceremony and party.

Students, parents and relatives queried the district via Twitter about whether they would get a refund for graduation announcements that had become out of date overnight. Some complained that their older relatives wouldn’t be able to survive a long, combined graduation ceremony.

“I will not be able to see my niece graduate and that is really sad … This graduation is not about the students anymore @ TPS_501,” tweeted @racherose.

The plan was to hold the graduation ceremony combo at the Kansas Expocentre. Its Landon Arena, where Obama will deliver her rescheduled speech on Friday and where the combined graduation ceremony would have taken place, boasts 7,450 fixed seats and more than 2,550 floor seats. Even if all 723 graduating seniors brought six guests, there could have been more than 3,000 seats leftover for additional observers.

“Truly we could have accommodated the seating — most likely,” Ford said.

But students weren’t convinced.

On April 24, the White House announced it had changed its plans. Administration officials changed the date of the first lady’s speech originally set for Saturday — intended to mark perhaps the ultimate day of unity, the 60th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.

Instead, Obama will speak at Senior Recognition Day on Friday — at the Expocentre, in front of the combined Topeka class of 2014. Students will get six tickets each, but they’ll get as many as they want for graduation.

An East Wing official said the first lady was “laser-focused on celebrating the students.”

“Once we found out about the concerns of the students, we wanted to find a solution,” the official said. “To us, it doesn’t matter if it’s one student or 100 students. If there’s a way to maximize the celebration, we want to do that.”

At UC Merced, Sabba said students weren’t prepared for what followed the first lady’s acceptance of students’ invitation.

Suddenly, the university had to figure out how to accommodate a Secret Service entourage, a bigger venue, different staging and other details. Tickets were limited, as well.

In Topeka, Principal Beryl New of Highland Park High School said she heard very few concerns. Out of about 135 graduating seniors from her school, she heard from five students and seven parents. It wasn’t right to have the voices of a few people represent the whole, she said.

“People got ahead of themselves,” New said. “They reacted in a way that wasn’t even relevant. The issues that they were bringing up weren’t issues and wouldn’t have been issues.”

Ford said many who signed the petition don’t even live in Topeka. A few comments about the event were racially charged.

Gifford found the flurry of news coverage overwhelming.

Headlines making her sound ungrateful made her squirm.

But she would do it all over again.

“I don’t regret starting the petition at all,” she said. “I’m really thankful that Mrs. Obama and the White House decided to change everything up for us … It’s important for people to come together and find a solution.”

Gifford said she thought about a career in politics as a child, but everything is too “corrupt” now. After high school, the 17-year-old plans to study criminal psychology. She’ll attend Allen Community College in Iola, Kansas, with the eventual goal of attending school somewhere up north.

New will deliver the closing speech at Senior Recognition Day. As a child, she attended Monroe Elementary School, one of the four segregated elementary schools for Topeka’s black children that played a central role in the Supreme Court’s historic decision. That school is now located at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.

New said she’s taking the responsibility of closing the ceremony “very soberly.” She’s beyond excited at the possibility of meeting the first lady.

Once, she saw Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White in an airport, she said.

“But the first lady is trumping all of that,” New said. “When she comes, she’s going to be received very warmly.”

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:19 a.m.: assist citizen, Elm Street, a patrol officer requests firefighters to assist a resident gain entry to her apartment, the responding firefighters found the emergency key did not open the lock and a keyholder could not be contacted, firefighters made forcible entry at 2:08 a.m.; 12:32 a.m.: vandalism, Franklin Street, a caller reports via the online reporting option that his vehicle was scratched; 10:52 a.m.: found property, Washington House, 16 Washington St., a community policing officer reports finding a hypodermic syringe which he disposed of properly; 1:08 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Meadow Street, a patrol officer reports he observed a parked vehicle with only one registration plate which appeared to be expired, the plate was found to have been issued to another vehicle, the officer explained the relevant laws and regulations to the owner and the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard; 2:55 p.m.: vandalism, Franklin Street, a caller reports her vehicle was vandalized, the responding officer reports the woman showed him deep scratches extending along both sides of the vehicle which had numerous smashed eggs on the windshield and hood, the complainant said that she suspects that her former boyfriend, who had been seen in the area, is responsible for the damage, see 3:02 a.m. Thursday entry; 3:08 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Arch Road, a patrol officer reports he observed a vehicle operating without a current registration sticker and stopped the car, a routine check revealed that the operator’s license had been revoked as a habitual traffic offender, Timothy A. William, 29, of 44 Cortland St., Springfield, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a license revoked as a habitual traffic offender and for operating an unregistered motor vehicle; 4:15 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Union Street, a patrol officer requests a tow for a vehicle found to have expired registration, the car was towed to the police impound yard, the operator was provided a courtesy transport to a Union Street address; 5:00 p.m.: animal complaint, Root Road, caller reports a raccoon is trapped in a trash container, the responding officer reports he made a ramp so the raccoon could walk out of the bin; 7:35 p.m.: vandalism, Victoria Circle, a caller reports a rock was thrown through a window of his home, the responding officer reports that the caller showed him a broken window at the rear of the house; 9:42 p.m.: larceny, Elm Street, a caller from an Elm Street store reports a person took a bottle of alcohol from the shelves and fled without making payment, the store’s security video will be reviewed; 10:03 p.m: disturbance, Meadow Street, a caller reports that a known male party approached him and his girlfriend attempting to instigate a fight, the man said that he has gone into a store to avoid a confrontation, the responding officer reports that the suspect was found outside and appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance, the man was confrontational with officers and refused to leave the area while continuing to create a disturbance, Savuth Vith, 25, of no fixed address in Westfield, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

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The Horace Smith Fund awards $358k SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, June 5, The Horace Smith Fund will hold its 115th Corporators’ Meeting and scholarship awards ceremony at Western New England University for recipients, their parents and guidance counselors and corporators. Samalid Hogan, Chair of the Board of Trustees, announced that this year there will be 31 scholarship and four fellowship recipients. She explained, “Providing that students maintain at least a B average in college, each scholarship provides a total of $10,000 over four years and each fellowship provides $12,000 over three years. Therefore, The Horace Smith Fund is happy to be able to grant a total award of $358,000 to area students this year.”

“The Horace Smith Fund was established in 1899 by the successful and generous philanthropist named Horace Smith,” according to James W. Broderick, Chair of the Scholarship Committee.

“He and Daniel Wesson were the founders of Smith & Wesson, located in Springfield. Mr. Smith’s will provided that the residual of his estate after several bequests to relatives and institutions, was to be used for public purposes at the discretion of his executors.

They decided that it should be used to help deserving students finance their education.”

The scholarships and fellowships are named for Walter S. Barr, a West Springfield businessman, whose widow left the bulk of the family estate to The Horace Smith Fund in 1950. Recipients must be residents of Hampden County.

The keynote speaker will be Kathy Chambers, Director of Financial Aid at Western New England University.

This year’s scholarship recipients are from the following high schools and colleges: Agawam: Molly Mittler Cathedral: Alexis McCrae East Longmeadow: Aria Bracci, Victoria Dutile Gateway Regional: Annaka Paradis-Burnett Holyoke Catholic: Tyler Cox, Sean Yarrows Holyoke: Melissa Bernard, Erin Hebert Longmeadow: Erica Paul Ludlow: John Domenichelli, Andre Ferreira, Brandon

LOST AND FOUND Lost car key and one key and store tags.

Reward! Call 562-6428. Lost between School St parking lot and Good Table Restaurant. 5-1-14.

Found in the vicinity of City View Road. Orange/ white female, approx. 1 – 2 years old. Contact Marty at 413-568-6985 Found: South Maple Street-set of keys with coins attached on key ring. Call 562-6559. (2/27/14)

$100. REWARD. LOST: BRACELET, black leather and silver on 12/5/13. Vicinity Westfield Shops parking lot possibly Friendly’s, Big Y areas. (508)6857949.

Nowakowski, Aryelle Teixeira, Jonathan Young Minnechaug: Maricel Ferraro, Diana Gerberich, CaseyLu Simon-Plumb Palmer: Scott Brewer SABIS: Cody Jacobs Springfield Central: Molly Bogin, Matthew Donnelly, Joanna Mueller West Springfield: Sydney Castonguay Westfield: Garrett Fitzgerald, Rachel Huntley Wilbraham & Monson: Jackson FrenchRobitaille Southern New Hampshire University: Nicole Riel (Palmerl) The College of Saint Rose: Lauren Booth (Agawam) University of Massachusetts: Zachary Berman (Springfield Central), Alexander Smith (Minnechaug) The four fellowship recipients are graduates of the following high schools and colleges: Assumption College: Felicia Baltazar (Chicopee) Harvard University: Brandon Gerberich (Minnechaug High School) Tufts University: Nimish Shah (Agawam) Williams College: Rachel Patel (Longmeadow) Students were selected on a variety of criteria, including their test scores, class rank, extra-curricular activities, and a personal written account of why the student feels deserving of financial assistance.

Applications for next year’s awards will be available on September 15 online at www.HoraceSmithFund.org or by calling (413) 7394222.

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RELIGIOUS LISTINGS Montgomery Community Church Main Rd PO Box 309 Montgomery, MA 01085 Pastor Howard R. Noe Ph. # 413-862-3284

The broadcasts heard on 104.7 FM are previously recorded messages. We call this outreach “ Go Tell it on the Mountain”, heard on 104.7 FM Family FM Huntington.

Church starts at 9 a.m. with fellowship following with coffee and whatever is brought in by the people. Sunday the topic is; “ Memorial Day Message .” We have children’s church directly following the children’s message. The children will go over to the Town Hall and enjoy learning about God. This will be available for ages 4-12.

Men’s Bible study will be at the pastor’s home at 1126 Huntington Rd. Russell. (Crescent Mills) The study will be Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM. We will be examining the Book of Micah.

Women’s study meets on Tuesdays at the Pastor’s house @ 10 am.

The Montgomery Church did not get licensed for a radio station but we are being broadcast over 104.7 FM Family Broadcasting at 8 AM and 8 PM daily.

Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Church 488 College Highway – P.O. Box 260 – Southwick, MA 01077- 413-569-6362 Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister MAY 18, 2014 - 10:00 AM – Worship Service - Music Sunday - Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister, Music – Voice Choir and Bell Choir;; Nursery Available; 11:00 AM Coffee Hour; 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting; MAY 20, Tuesday – 6:30 PM Bell Choir, 7:00 PM Boy Scouts; - MAY 21, WEDNESDAY – 9-1:00 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – Open.; 7:00 PM Adult Choir; . MAY 8, THURSDAY – 6:30 PM – Mid-Week Worship Service; 7:00 PM – T.O.P.S. MAY 23 - FRIDAY: 9-1:00 PM – Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – Open; 6:00 PM O.A. Meeting, 7:30 PM - A.A. 12 Step Meeting; MAY 24 - SATURDAY: Thrift Store Open 9

UCC Second Congregational Church Westfield MA 01085 (413) 568-7557

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Sunday, May 18 9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 10:00 am - Youth Sunday Worship 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 11:00 am - Coffee Fellowship 413-562-5461 Monday, May 19 www.atonementwestfield.net Office Closed Sundays - Holy Eucharist at 8 am & 10 am 5:00 pm - Hebrew School Wednesdays - Holy Eucharist Tuesday, May 20 & Healing at Noon 10:00 am - TOPS The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector 6:00 pm - Girl Scouts Sunday, May 18 Wednesday, May 21 8 am Holy Eucharist 4:00 pm - Community Table 9 am Next Barn Over Farm Share Signups 6:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery Thursday, May 22 11:15 Christian Formation: Noon - Bible Study 6:00 pm - Brownies Gifts of the Spirit Saturday, May 23 Monday, May 19 7:30 pm - AA 10 am LaLeche League Meeting 7:30 pm - Al-Anon 8-9 pm AA Meeting Saturday, May 24 Tuesday, May 20 4:00 pm - AA 5:30 pm Potluck Supper Wed., May 21 Noon Healing & Holy Eucharist

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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, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

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

Christ Church United Methodist 222 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Pastor Rev. Valerie Roberts-Toler 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. Valerie Roberts-Toler Email:FUMC01085@JUNO.COM Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 a.m.

Sunday School: Sunday 10 a.m.

Coffee Hour: every Sunday after the 10 a.m. Worship Service.

Childcare Available-Handicap Accessible 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.

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 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 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. & 12:30-2:15 p.m.

Russian: Thursday - 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) 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 Parochial Vicar: Rev. Steven G. Montesanti 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- Friday: 7 a.m.

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

Handicapped accessible.

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.

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.

Southwick Assembly Of God 267 College Highway Southwick,Ma 01077 (413) 569-1882 E-mailsouthwick_ag@verizon.net Pastor Dan Valeri Sunday morning worship - 9:30 a.m. (featuring contemporary worship, children’s church and nursery) Thursday night family night - 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (featuring Adult Bible Study, Faithgirlz! a girls club for ages 5-13, Royal Rangers - a scouting program for boys age 5-18, and preschool for infants - 4 yrs. old) Nursing Home ministry - 3:15 p.m. at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Granby, CT. 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: Barbara Koivisto 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

6 PM Zumba 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. Brian F. McGrath, pastor Rev. Robert Miskell, Parochial Vicar 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.

Rev. Kimberly Murphy, Pastor 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

7-8:30 pm OA Meeting 7-8:30 pm Venture Crew Thursday, May 22 4:30-5:30 pm WW Meeting 7:30-9 pm NA Meeting Friday, May 23 7 pm West Coast Swing Dance Class Saturday, May 24 11:00- 12:30 AA Women’s Fellowship Sunday, May 25 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery

Tag Sale WESTFIELD - Second Congregational Church, 487 Western Ave., Westfield will hold a large tag sale on Saturday, May 17 - rain or shine - from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We have lots of items for sale at great prices. There will be something for everyone! We will also be holding a Bake Sale. Coffee and donuts will also be sold. See you all there!

Women’s Retreat WESTFIELD - This year’s retreat theme is, “So, What about Mary?” Please join us as we learn about Mary, walk with Mary through the Gospels, and pray with Mary.

We will discuss our relationship with Mary, accepting Jesus’ gift of Mary to be our mother, and how she can be our intercessor, our way to the Lord. Our retreat will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on May 31 at St. Mary’s High School Gym, 27 Bartlett St. Westfield . The event will cost $25 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

Please call or visit Joanne at St. Mary’s Office of Religious Education at 86 Mechanic St. in Westfield and at 568-1127 to register or with any questions. The deadline for registration will be May 17. Come spend the day in communion with others seeking solace in this troubled world.

GFC Chicken Pot Pie Supper GRANVILLE – A Chicken Pot Pie Supper takes place at the Federated Church on Sat., May 17 at 6 p.m. The menu features chicken pot pie, roasted potatoes, a vegetable, salad, apple cake with whipped cream and beverages. This is a fund raiser for the church’s General Fund.

The cost is adults $10; seniors $8; children 12 and under $3.

See church members for advance tickets or for reservations, please call Dottie Lou at 357-6698 or Bobbie at 357-0914. You need a reservation! On the 17th, pay for reserved tickets in the church narthex.

Church breakfast GRANVILLE - Our church breakfasts continue to be a time of fellowship and delicious eating. Join us on Sunday, May 18 from 8:30 9:30 a.m. We serve pancakes or French toast, bacon or sausage, home fries and scrambled eggs, fruit, juice, Danish, and more--all for a free will donation! No church membership required, but all are welcome to stay for the service if they want.

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Sisters of Providence observe the milestone anniversaries HOLYOKE—The Sisters of Providence will observe the milestone anniversaries of three of their members with a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 8. The liturgy will be celebrated at 2 p.m. in Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel at Providence Place.

Sister Caroline Smith, SP, and Sister Mary Horgan, SP, are marking their Diamond Jubilees—60 years as Sisters of Providence.

Sister Mary of Providence Dion, SP, is celebrating her 70th year as a Sister of Providence.

Together, their service totals 190 years.

Sister Caroline Smith, SP Diamond Jubilee–Celebrating 60 years Sister Caroline Smith, formerly Sister Marie Immaculate Heart, is the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Sandman) Smith of Monson.

Sister Caroline’s contributions over the past 60 years are considerable. A registered nurse whose health care ministry began in 1956 as a medical surgical supervisor at Providence Hospital on Dwight Street, Holyoke, she later served as administrator of Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, and as assistant administrator at the new Providence Hospital on Main Street.

While at Providence Hospital (1967-1975), she founded Providence Hospital’s Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program and became the program’s first director.

Following her 1978 graduation from a clinical education program at Worcester State Hospital, she ministered at Berkshire Day Health Center, Sandisfield, MA. In addition, she was director of the Pastoral Care Departments at Providence Hospital (1980-1981) and Providence Mother House Infirmary (1981-1983), both in Holyoke. She also ministered as a pastoral counselor at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center, Holyoke (1984-1988).

Sister Caroline also served through the Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association as a pastoral care and grief and bereavement counselor, and as program coordinator for the VNA’s hospice volunteers. She was director of volunteers at Mercy Hospital (1994-2002) and following her retirement from that post, volunteered in the Sister Mary Caritas Cancer Center for a number of years.

Sister Caroline served for 12 years as a Councilor on the Sisters of Providence Executive Council. Her first two, consecutive, four-year terms were from 1993 through 2001.

In 2005 she was again elected to the SP

Council for a four-year term and was named SP Vice President. Earlier, she co-chaired the Congregation’s Centennial Anniversary Committee in 1992 and served as Co-Director of the Providence Associate Program (19932002).

A graduate of Palmer High School, Sister Caroline earned a nursing diploma from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.

She also holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Boston College, and a master’s degree in hospital administration from St. Louis University, MO. She was enrolled in the “Active Spirituality for the Global Community” program at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Ohio, and studied clinical pastoral education at Worcester State Hospital.

Sister Caroline was the recipient of the Outstanding Psychiatric Nurse Award from Boston State Hospital in 1978.

Sister Mary Horgan, SP Diamond Jubilee–Celebrating 60 years Sister Mary Horgan, formerly known as Sister Marie Visitation, is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (O’Leary) Horgan of Worcester.

Her sister, Ann, is also a Sister of Providence.

Following her religious profession in 1956, she cared for toddlers at Our Lady of Providence Children’s Center, West Springfield.

A registered nurse she worked in the Congregation’s Infirmary at Providence Mother House, Holyoke (1961-1962), and Mercy Medical Center, Springfield (19631965) before serving on the nursing faculty of Providence Hospital School of Nursing in Holyoke in 1967 and as an associate professor in nursing at Holyoke Community College (1970-1973).

She was a Councilor on the Sisters of Providence Executive Council for 16 years, first from 1973-1981, and again from 19972005. During her four, four-year terms on the Council, she also served as the Congregation’s Assistant Director from 1973-1977, and again filled that position as SP Vice President from 2001-2005.

Her curriculum vitae includes time as associate chaplain at Mercy Medical Center (19731977) and 12 years (1989-2001) as chaplain at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center, Holyoke.

She was Director of Mission and Philosophy for the Sisters of Providence Health System

Briefs Memorial Day Mass WESTFIELD - There will be a Memorial Day Mass at St. Mary Cemetery, 203 Southampton Road inWestfield on Monday, May 26 at 8 a.m.

Ham and specialty beans dinner CHICOPEE - Grace Episcopal Church, 156 Springfield St., Chicopee invites you to our monthly dinner to be held Saturday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The menu consists of ham, special made beans, cole slaw, bread, beverage and assorted desserts. Adults $12, ages 6-12 $6. RSVP by May 29 to Joan 413-627-0035, Sally 413-592-0571 or Dave 413-5925621. Feel free to leave a message.

Strawberry Supper SOUTHWICK - The Southwick Congregational Church in 488 College Highway in Southwick is having their annual strawberry supper on Saturday, June 14 at 6 p.m. The menu is ham, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls with butter and strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. The cost is $11for adults and $5 for children age 6-12. For reservations, please call the church office at 569-6362.

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(1984-1989).

For the past eight years, she served as a spiritual and retreat director at Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center. She has been the Co-Director of the Providence Associate Program since 2002.

Sister Mary graduated from St. Stephen’s High School, Worcester, and earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Boston College, and a master’s degree in nursing education from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. She holds a master of divinity degree from Andover-Newton Theological School, Newton, and completed several quarters of clinical pastoral education.

She earned certification as a spiritual director from the Spiritual Life Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT. She has served on Diocesan Committees in the Springfield Diocese and held membership in the American Nurses Association, the National League of Nursing and the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

Sister Mary was a Board Member of the Spiritual Direction Center, Springfield, and a Diocesan observer for the ecumenical and inter-faith division of the Great Springfield Council of Churches. She also chaired Region I Leadership Conference of Women Religious, and was on the Boards of Providence Ministries for the Needy, Holyoke, and St. Joseph of the Pines Health System, Southern Pines, NC. An advocate for peace, Sister Mary is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Justice and Peace Committee and was on former Holyoke Mayor Michael Sullivan’s Peace Initiative Committee. She was instrumental in having peace poles placed at Providence Place, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center, and throughout the Sisters of Providence Health System.

Sister Mary of Providence Dion, SP Celebrating 70 Years The Congregation will celebrate an event in her honor on July 16th at Mary’s Meadow, Holyoke.

Sister Mary of Providence, formerly Beatrice Dion, is the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Cora (Birtz) Dion of Worcester and entered the Community as a registered nurse in 1944.

Sister Mary of Providence has a rich history in the health care field that ranges from nurs-

ing to anesthesiology and inhalation therapy, to geriatric care. Following profession, she first ministered as a nurse at Providence Hospital, Holyoke, in 1946, and then as head nurse at Mercy Hospital, Springfield (19471951). Educated and skilled as an anesthetist, she served in that role at Providence Hospital, Farren Memorial Hospital, Turners Falls, and St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester (1954-1959).

She supervised the Anesthesia Department at St. Vincent Hospital (1961-1970), directed St. Vincent Hospital’s School of Anesthesiology (1962-1973), and from 19661972 was director of the Hospital’s School of Inhalation Therapy.

She served as the Congregation’s Retirement Coordinator for three years prior to her appointment in 1981 as administrator of Beaven Kelly Home, Holyoke, and St. Luke’s Home, Springfield. She served in those dual capacities until 1989.

In addition, she was the Co-Director of the Providence Associate Program (1990-1992).

Sister Mary of Providence is a graduate of the High School of Commerce, Worcester, St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, Mercy Hospital School of Anesthesiology and Boston College School of Nursing. In 1981 she completed an internship in Nursing Home Administration at Stella Maris Hospice, Towson, MD. She held membership in the American Registry of Inhalation Therapists, serving on its Board of Directors, in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and in the Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists, serving on its Board of Trustees.

She was both vice president and president of the Greater New England Society of Inhalation Therapy in 1967, and in 1968-1970, respectively.

A member of Boston College’s School of Nursing Alumnae Association and of the Worcester Diocesan Council of Catholic Nurses, she also was a member of the Board of Trustees of Mount St. Vincent Care Center, Holyoke, and the Board of Mercyknoll, West Hartford, CT. Following her 1989 retirement, Sister Mary of Providence attended a three-month sabbatical at the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem where she participated in the Institute’s pastoral studies and spiritual renewal program.

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Giant Tag, Rummage Sale, June 13 & 14 WESTFIELD - Holy Trinity Church in Westfield will be having a Giant Tag and Rummage Sale on Friday, June 13 from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday, June 14th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Parish Hall, 331 Elm St. (located before the Great River bridges). There will be items of all kinds available from A to Z for all ages. Please use back entrance from the parking lot with handicapped accessible ramp. Proceeds will support the parish.

Hebrew School Slots Open WESTFIELD - Congregation AhavasAchim of Westfield has spaces open in its Hebrew School starting for the next school year in September for third through seventh grades. The Hebrew School meets weekly on Mondays from 5-7 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church next to Westfield State University. Support for the program is provided by the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Western Massachusetts, a division of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, Inc. For more information call Andy at 569-1148.

A.A. Meeting available at St. John’s Lutheran Church

WESTFIELD - Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are from Monday to Friday at noon to 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. The meetings are open and all are welcome.

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Obituaries Lane M. Serre SOUTHWICK - Lane M. (Milne) Serre, 75, of Southwick died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Baystate Medical Center.

She was born in Rutland, VT on February 1, 1939 to Donald and Leonie (Steinhoff) Milne.

Lane was a graduate of Williamstown High School and lived in Westfield from 1965 -1977 before moving to Southwick in 1977. She was employed as a social director at the Jewish Geriatrics Center in Longmeadow and also worked as a financial and insurance rep. for the former Earl Daly Chevrolet. Lane was active in Youth football where she served on the board of directors and the Westfield Patriots Booster Club.

She leaves her children, Scott Serre and his wife Alice Serre, and Ann-Marie Serre both of Westfield and Christopher M. Serre and his wife Colleen Serre of Southwick. Lane also leaves two grandchildren, Samantha Liptak and her husband Jacob and Nicholas Serre and a great-grandson, Jacob D. Liptak. She was predeceased by a son, Kevin Serre.

The funeral will be Monday, May 19th at 8:00 p.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield.

Calling hours will precede the service from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lane’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria VA 22311 or the Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com.

Eminent Domain Continued from Page 1 Article 97 to “playgrounds.” “Massachusetts law does not explicitly define what constitutes a playground, but it does draw distinctions between parks and playgrounds that indicate that a playground is not a park.”

The injunction issued by Page is limited to the playground land being incorporated into the 96,000-square-foot, 600-student school building project. That land will be used for subsurface infiltration of storm water collected off the building and for a recreational area.

Tom Smith questioned the need to acquire the Weilgus Trust property, actively-farmed land that has been in the family for several generations.

“I’d like to ask the City Council members why there is such a dire need to acquire active farm land from an elderly lady who gets income from the rent of that property,” Smith said.

That question struck a chord with several members of the City Council in attendance.

City Solicitor Susan Phillips declined to discuss the legal issues of the taking, and conversion process Wednesday night, or in executive session, because of on-going litigation by the city’s executive branch Phillips said the city has complied with the Article 97 conversion to replace 1.37 acres of the Cross Street playground with the proposed purchase of 33 acres from the Weilgus Trust.

The Article 97 conversion requires a three-step process, Phillips said. “The first step was to get approval from the National Park Service to agree with the city’s conversion proposal. The second step, before the council, is to take the land through eminent domain and the third step is to get the state Legislature’s approval.”

The city hopes to avoid the third Legislative step if Page lifts her stay order based upon recent court precedent.

Phillips said that if the Weilgus family is not satisfied with the $260,000 purchase price, based upon an appraisal of the property, it can appeal that figure in Superior Court.

“Mrs. (Alice) Weilgus has the right to go to court and argue for a higher number,” Phillips said.

Mayor Daniel M. Knapik said Friday morning that the city has strong evidence that the Weilgus property has not be “actively” farmed for years.

“My understanding is that aerial photographs have shown no activity for a number of years,” Knapik said. “And that Alice Weilgus indicated to us that when it was active indicated that she was getting $5,000 a year in rent.

The $260,000 purchase appraisal for the property is equivalent to 52 years of rental income at that rate.

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American Legion Post 124: Walter Range Memorial Scholarship Walter Range never spoke much of his early life. His family immigrated to the United States from Germany, and settled in the New York City area.

Walter was an airplane mechanic for the U.S Army in World War I. He held the rank of Sergeant and was stationed in France. He was a Past Commander of American Legion Post 124 in Westfield, and he also served as Finance Officer for about 25 years.

Walter was a machinist at Columbia Manufacturing for many years. He became the foreman of the machining room during his career there.

Walter Range was related to my wife (by marriage, not birth), and she was one of the beneficiaries of his estate at his death. As a result of this, we decided it would be appropriate to sponsor a scholarship as a remembrance of Walter’s generosity. It is hoped that this scholarship will go to a graduate of the Westfield schools who expresses an interest in pursuing a career related to the machine trade. This could include basic instruction in the use of machines, and can span all studies up to the most sophisticated education such as a degree in mechanical engineering.

This Walter Range Memorial Scholarship is one that is typically presented by the American Legion Post 124 because Walter was a post member. Past Commander Harvey Buckland was instrumental in putting this scholarship in place.

Written by: Harvey Buckland September 29, 2005

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THE NEW SCHOOL AND WIELGUS FARM. This month the City Council was asked by the Mayor to take 33 acres of the Wielgus Farm on Main Street by eminent domain. The city wants to build a new recreational facility to house a variety of sports fields and activity areas. The Mayor wants to forcibly take this active farmland from Mrs. Wielgus and her family. This is one of the few active farms and large green spaces we have in the downtown area. It’s been in her family for about 75 years.

It’s in a flood plain. The City Council has been asked to approve the spending of $260,000 for the acquisition.

I’m really opposed to this for two reasons. First, I believe that farms and green spaces are an asset to the community and I don’t feel we should use eminent domain power to take away this working farm from a family that does not want to sell the property. Second, I don’t believe we can afford it. We haven’t been given any budget, nor been asked to approve any money to actually build the park or cover its annual operating expenses. We can’t take adequate care of the parks we already have. We know the city budget is in crisis. How do we expect to pay for the development and upkeep of this new park? Where’s the money going to come from? More taxes?

More deferrals onto the future generations?

The real reason for this eminent domain action relates to the Cross Street new school project. The city demolished a recreational facility on Cross Street, and the court has ordered that the city is required to find an approved replacement, before the city can continue building the school. The school folks and the Mayor are starting to pressure the City Council to take this land so that the school project can proceed. They are telling members of the City Council that if the city doesn’t take the land, and the project is held up, that the city will have to refund the state over a million dollars. They are trying to guilt us into voting by saying “we owe it to the children” or “by not doing this, you’ll be hurting the children who deserve great schools”. They fail to mention that the reason they are in this position is because they played fast and loose with the laws and regulations, they got caught by the neighbors, and the court agreed with the neighbors. This is not the City Council’s fault. This is the consequence of ignoring the law and rushing things through

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Continued from Page 3 without following procedures. through 39, Judge Ponsor In September of 2012, Judge explained that Mr. Knapik Tina Page said “I find acted “outside his normal ambit Westfield’s insistence in ignor- of responsibility” and was not ing its environmental responsi- protected by qualified immunibilities to its citizens as well as ty. He completely discounted the laws of the United States Mr. Knapik’s claims about a and the Commonwealth partic- safety issue when he said “the ularly ironic, where it simulta- defendant’s safety justification neously seeks to build an ele- collapses…. in the face of the mentary school to educate our undisputed fact”. When Mr. future leaders.” She nailed it.

Knapik argued that it was all an I don’t think we should “innocent mistake”, the judge attempt to correct one mistake said “defendant should have by making another. Mrs. known” and “demonstrated Wielgus and her family should indifference”, and that his be entitled to keep their land. If actions were “particularly egrethe city wants to build more gious”. The city’s indemnity parks, there are several other clause says that an employee is options, but before we even get not covered if he acts outside that far, we should have a real- the scope of his official duties. istic sustainable budget that It also says that an employee is shows that we can build and not covered if the he acted in a maintain such a facility. grossly negligent, willful or Superintendent Scallion ended malicious manner. The sumher presentation before City mary judgment covered both of Council the other night saying these.

“If you want to leave footprints I’d also like to address the in the future, don’t drag your claims that we were suing for feet”. I’d like the end my con- “money” damages. That just versation about this by saying isn’t true. We were entitled to “Don’t stomp all over the rights sue for damages, and we filed of Mrs. Wielgus, in order to the appropriate claims for that make up for the mess created as part of the legal strategy. by a myopic, heavy-handed, However, we also made it very law-ignoring administration”. clear that we wanted ZERO THE SIGN CASE. DOLLARS for damages.

Speaking of consequences… I Attorney Pikula knew this a know many of you are furious long time ago. He asked me a that even though the Mayor direct question about that durwas found to have violated fed- ing my deposition over a year eral law, that he is not person- ago. He was told that we were ally facing the consequences – not seeking monetary damages. he’s making the taxpayers foot When the judge asked us about his legal bill. This is absolutely damages during an early hearwrong, and the arguments sug- ing, we told the court (while gesting that he should be cov- Attorney Pikula was present) ered by the city’s indemnity that we were not seeking monclause are severely flawed. As etary damages. When we filed far as I’m concerned, he owes our motion for summary judgthe taxpayers of Westfield ment, we didn’t even attempt to $93,000. Federal District Judge make a case for any monetary Ponsor wrote a very thorough damages. His claim about dam46-page summary judgment. In ages is another attempt to disthis judgment, there were sev- credit me and the other plaineral findings of facts. He ruled tiffs, while discounting the that Mr. Knapik violated our clearly illegal actions of his cliFirst Amendment Rights, while ent, Mr. Knapik. acting outside his scope of SENIOR CENTER. The duties, when he ordered city City Council will be voting on employees to remove our cam- a $7.5 million bond request for paign signs that were placed the Senior Center. This is pretty across the street from his house. much a done deal. There are Nowhere in that document, nor over 8,000 seniors in town, and in any subsequent document, over 2,000 used the Senior does it say that the mayor acted Center services last year. The “unintentionally”. On pages 37 seniors have been waiting years

for this, they’ve been promised this, and I don’t think anyone will be voting against the building of this facility. The longer we wait, the more it costs. I know the price is shocking for many people, and I’d certainly like to see this cost less but we’ve been assured by experts that this is a reasonable price given the requirements of that facility, the size of the facility, and the state-mandating prevailing wage costs and building standards. I would like to see the city use the $4.3 million bond premium funds (money the city has available after a recent large bonding transaction) before we borrow new money. That could reduce the new borrowing to $3.2million.

GAZEBO. Big congratulations and thanks go out to the students at Voc. The gazebo on Park Square Green is starting to take shape. This has been a long process – typical for many government projects. Hopefully everyone involved has gained some great experience that will help them in the future. Again, congratulations!

SENIORS. Congratulations also go out to all of the high school seniors who will be graduating this year.

Commencement ceremonies are only a few weeks away.

You’ve all accomplished a lot and I know that your family, friends, and teachers are all very proud of you. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

At the start of this article I mentioned involvement. If you’d like to make a difference, please attend some of our upcoming City Council meetings, speak your mind during “public speak”, contact your councilors, and write letters to the editor or social networking messages. The meeting schedule and agendas can be found on the City website at www.

CityofWestfield.org.

Dave Flaherty Westfield City Councilor Flaherty.Westfield@gmail. com Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not the staff, editor, or publisher of this publication.

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Luke Bonini from Advanced Manufacturing, a ready 2nd baseman to make a play. (Photo

by Kristen Koziol)

Sons of Erin pitcher, Brody Zabielski pitched strong (5 innings). (Photo by Kristen Koziol)

Westfield Little League Roundup SOFTBALL ROUNDUP MAJORS DIVISION Game Date: 5/13/14 Westfield Bank 20, Montgomery Road Animal Hospital 16 Westfield Bank and Montgomery Animal Hospital were well matched in an exciting battle at Sadie Knox Field.

Montgomery Road started strong with singles by Anna Kosinski, Emma LaPoint and Erin Gour. Montgomery Road bats stayed hot and increased their lead to 7-2 in the second inning with singles from

Casey Scanlon, Megan St. Onge and Kelsey Gagnon.

Westfield Bank battled back with singles by Amber Garfield and Morgan Ruff in the bottom of the second.

Clarissa Cressotti finished the inning with a bullet up the middle to drive in the fifth run.

Wesfield Bank kept the pressure on in the third inning with singles by Stephanie Seguelis, Elliott Flynn, and Garfield taking the lead at 10-8. Montgomery Road fought back in the forth inning

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with singles by Kosinski and LaPoint and several runs scored. Westfield Bank answered with five runs, a single from Morgan Ruff and excellent base running by Clarissa Cressotii who stole home. The game was neck and neck until the bottom of the fifth when Westfield Bank’s Kyra Commoner blasted a home run, driving in three runs.

There was talent on the mound for both teams. St. Onge, LaPoint, Gour, and Kosinski all pitched for Montgomery Road. Westfield Bank’s Hanna Baker struck out four batters and Cassidy Sweeney struck out two. The game ended in a 20-16 victory for Westfield Bank.

I N STRU C TI O N A L DIVISION Game Date: 5/13/14 Westfield Police Association 9, OMG 1 Kenzie Raymond and Rylie Nimchick had three hits each and Lindsey DeLand pitched three scoreless innings for Westfield Police Association (WPA). DeLand started on the mound for WPA, struck out six, and allowed only three baserunners in her three innings of work. WPA started the scoring in the first inning on a walk to Kelsey Bouchard and a two out RBI single by Raymond to make it 1-0. WPA opened it up in the third by taking advantage of six base on balls and singles from Raymond and Nimchick to take a 6-0 lead. WPA added two more in the fourth on a single by DeLand, an RBI double from Raymond and three more base on balls to go up 8-0. Ava Cichonski pitched the bottom of the fourth for WPA and surrendered only one run while striking out two batters. WPA tacked on one more in the sixth on hits by Raymond, Nimchick, and Allie Stucenski. Raymond pitched a scoreless fifth and sixth innings to close out the game for WPA.

Teams set for last leg

By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School baseball team’s stretch run just got a bit tougher.

Saturday’s game between the Westfield and Southwick-Tolland Regional high school baseball games was postponed Friday due to inclement weather conditions.

The game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 20. First pitch is set to take place at Bullens Field at 3:30 p.m.

That creates a big week of games on tap for Westfield – vs. Agawam (May 19), vs.

Southwick (May 19), and at East Longmeadow (May 22). The Bombers were scheduled to take on Amherst Friday night.

With recent key wins over Cathedral and Longmeadow (a game which Westfield resumed in the 14th inning Thursday), the Bombers appeared to have the inside track for one of eight spots in the state’s new “Super Eight” tourney, beginning later this month.

The final week may bring that answer though.

“We need to win every game from here on out,” said Westfield’s Chris Riga, who delivered the game-winner against Longmeadow.

Other games postponed Friday, included: Southwick softball at Sabis (moved to 05/19), Westfield boys’ tennis at Holyoke (now 05/19), and Westfield Voc-Tech softball at Smith Voke (no makeup date).

The full slate of sporting events next week is sure to spice up the final week of the regular season.

“We have hit the home stretch and things are getting very exciting,” SouthwickTolland Regional High School athletic

director Frank Montagna said. “(Our) baseball, softball, and boys’ track teams all have a shot at a league championship.”

The school’s varsity baseball team stood at 13-2, while softball held a 12-3 mark, and boys’ track remained unbeaten at 5-0, all good for first-place standings in their respective leagues heading into the season’s final week.

Also, of note, the Rams’ JV boys’ volleyball team held a 9-0 record.

In Westfield, the school’s varsity squad has just one match remaining – at Ware (May 19) at 5:15 p.m.

The Bombers are coming off a 3-0 loss to Agawam late Thursday. The Brownies won 25-14, 25-15, 25-22.

In that match, Ryan Bucko (8 kills, 3 blocks), Manny Golob (8 kills, 6 digs, 1 ace), and Ivan Zuev (19 digs) delivered solid efforts for Westfield (9-6, 5-5).

Agawam was led by setter Zach Goggin, who surpassed 1,000 career assists with a 3-kill, 3-block, 38-assist night.

Westfield softball (17-0) is seeking an undefeated regular season, and more. The Lady Bombers play at Amherst (May 19), host Minnechaug (May 21), and travel to Agawam (May 23).

At Voke, the school’s baseball program is hoping to continue its surprising run despite losing its long-time head coach Clem Fucci to retirement this past offseason. New Tigers head coach Kyle Dulude (a familiar face seen coaching on the sidelines at soccer and basketball games) has the Tigers poised to make some noise.

Tournament-bound Gateway, and St. Mary are also looking for continued success this week.

Get out and support your local teams!

Westfield battled Longmeadow in high school baseball action this past week. While the Bombers are seeking a “Super Eight” seeding, several other local teams are jockeying for the postseason. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Kowalski named Westfield State University football coach

By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD- Pete Kowalski has been officially named the head football coach at Westfield State University.

Kowalski, a longtime Westfield State assistant coach, had been named the interim head coach this past December after Steve Marino announced his retirement after coaching the Owls for 24 seasons. Kowalski becomes the first full-time head coach in the 33-year history of the Westfield State varsity football program.

Once the position was elevated from parttime to full-time status, Westfield State University athletics director Richard Lenfest stated that the search committee did not have to look very far to find its head coach.

“I am pleased to announce Pete Kowalski as the first full-time football coach in program history,” Lenfest said. “Pete is a role model

Kowalski had been elevated to associate head coach nine years ago and served as Westfield State’s defensive coordinator with an emphasis on linebackers, He was the architect of the Owls’ outstanding defense that led the nation in total defense in 2001 and 2002, and in 2009 they led the nation in turnover margin and pass efficiency defense.

Prior to his arrival at Westfield in 1996, Kowalski coached for 14 years at Bulkeley High School in Hartford, Conn., and was the defensive coordinator for six seasons.

Bulkeley was a state finalist in 1991 and had one of the top defenses in the state, allowing 5.4 points per game. In 1992 the Hartford school was ranked second in the state.

Kowalski has a wealth of coaching experience. He served as a track and field coach at Bulkeley from 1985-2013, including the past 19 years as head coach. He also coached the girls’ basketball team at Minnechaug High

School in hometown of Wilbraham.

“My heart is a teacher’s heart and I will continue to emphasis the importance of the educational experience at Westfield State University. I am looking forward to be working with student-athletes – there is a reason the student comes first,” Kowalski said. “The basic belief of my philosophy will not change whether I am the associate head coach or the head coach – full-time or part-time- I believe that coaching is teaching and that will remain as a constant.”

Kowalski graduated from West Springfield High School in 1972 and participated in football, basketball and track and field. He played a year of football and lacrosse at UMass Amherst and graduated in 1977 with a health and physical education degree. He taught health and physical education in the Hartford schools for the past 34 years.

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for our football program who has excellent values and is a consummate educator. Pete has the respect of our student-athletes and he has distinguished himself as a top defensive coordinator in the region. He has been extremely loyal to Westfield State and I know he’s excited to take over the program, and I’m looking forward to him leading our program.”

“I am eager and excited to begin this new era in Westfield State football,” said Kowalski, a member of the Westfield State coaching staff for the past 18 seasons. “The selection process allowed me the opportunity to crystalize in my mind what I wanted this program to be. Coach Marino made being a head coach look easy; I know that there is going to be a learning curve but I think that being here for 18 seasons has shortened that process. In addition, I have a mature, experienced staff with head coaching experience that can make this transition successful.”

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES SATURDAY May 17

MONDAY May 19

TUESDAY May 20

WEDNESDAY May 21

THURSDAY May 22

FRIDAY May 23

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Wahconah, 2 p.m.

BOYS’ JV LACROSSE vs. Wahconah, 2 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Holyoke, Crosier Courts, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Minnechuag, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL at Ware, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Agawam, Westfield High School, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Amherst, Amherst Regional Middle School, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ware, 5 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Amherst, 7 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Agawam, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

BASEBALL at East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Minnechaug, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Southwick, Bullens Field, 10 a.m.

GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD at Central, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at West Springfield, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs.

Agawam, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE vs.

Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Agawam, 4 p.m.

PVIAC Division 1 Boys’/Girls’ Track & Field Meet at Holyoke High, 4 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Sabis, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Westfield, Bullens Field, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD at Hampshire, 3:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs.

Agawam, 6 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Lee, Site/Time TBA

BOYS’ TENNIS at Sabis, Forest Park, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Sabis, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Chicopee, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Chicopee Comp, Municipal Courts, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Cathedral, Spec Pond, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Holyoke Catholic, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Turners Falls, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Hampshire, Westfield Middle School North, 4:45 p.m.

BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Putnam, Central High School, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Palmer, Legion Field, 7 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Turners Falls, 7 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Easthampton, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Hampshire, 4 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Wahconah, Nessacus Middle School, 4:15 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Mount Greylock, Williams Courts, 1 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Mount Greylock, Williams Courts, 1 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Amherst, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Westfield, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE at Mount Greylock, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV BASEBALL at Mount Greylock, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Sci-Tech, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Belchertown, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Belchertown, 5 p.m.

WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL at Smith Voke, Arcanum Field, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Smith Voke, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Putnam, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Putnam, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Renaissance, Whitney Field, 4 p.m.

Gateway Regional athletic ‘Hall of Fame’ Nominations

Shell’s Tekoa Tuesday Golf League - 2014 Results from May 7, 2014

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Joe Hebda & Tom Baker 41.5 Points 2nd Place Frank Kamlowski & Angelo Mascadrelli 41.0 Points 3rd Place Jim French & Dave Liberty 40.0 Points 4th Place Ray West & Harry Pease 37.5 Points 5th Place Barry Slattery & Bob McCarthy 36.5 Points 6th Place Tom Pitoniak & Bob Berniche 36.0 Points 6th Place Terry Clark & Mike Clark 36.0 Points 7th Place Paul Joubert & Ron Bonyeau 33.5 Points 8th Place Carl Haas & Bill Frothingham 32.0 Points 9th Place Fran Siska & Bill Wallanovich 31.5 Points 9th Place Bill Murphy & Chris Olsen 31.5 Points 10th Place Dick Williams & Ron Sena 29.5 Points 11th Place Erroll Nichols & Mark Dunn 28.0 Points 12th Place Ed Harrington & Jim Crawford 27.5 Points 13th Place Ed West & Bob Czarnecki 27.0 Points 14th Place Hank Bartniki & Jack Kennedy 24.5 Points 14th Place Jack Leary & Jim Liptak 24.5 Points 15th Place Jim Johnson & Al Szenda 23.0 Points 15th Place John Kidrick & Milt Holmes 23.0 Points 16th Place Butch Rines & Gary Marcoulier 19.0 Points Low Gross Ed Harrington @ 44 Low Net Milt Holmes @ 32 Closest to pin on 3rd hole Tom Pitoniak Closest to pin on 3rd hole (2nd shot) Jack Labroad Bob Czarnecki Closest to pin on 6th hole Shell Faunce we miss you on the course.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 16 Montreal 5, Tampa Bay 4, OT Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 3 Anaheim 4, Dallas 3 Thursday, April 17 N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 4, Chicago 3, 3OT Colorado 5, Minnesota 4, OT San Jose 6, Los Angeles 3 Friday, April 18 Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 1 Detroit 1, Boston 0 Anaheim 3, Dallas 2 Saturday, April 19 St. Louis 4, Chicago 3, OT Columbus 4, Pittsburgh 3, 2OT Colorado 4, Minnesota 2 Sunday, April 20 Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Boston 4, Detroit 1 Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 2 San Jose 7, Los Angeles 2 Monday, April 21 Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 3 Minnesota 1, Colorado 0, OT Chicago 2, St. Louis 0 Dallas 3, Anaheim 0 Tuesday, April 22 Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3, Montreal wins series 4-0 Boston 3, Detroit 0 N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 1 San Jose 4, Los Angeles 3, OT Wednesday, April 23 Columbus 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT Dallas 4, Anaheim 2

candidate should be in the Hall of Fame.

Please include information about sports played, awards and records for athletes and coaches.

Nominations may be submitted to the Gateway Athletic Booster Club, c/o Kath Mackechnie, 67

HUNTINGTON - The Gateway Athletic Booster Club is seeking nominations for the Gateway Regional athletic Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame honors athletes, coaches and others who have made significant contributions to Gateway through their participation or association with Gateway athletics. For athletes, eligibility begins five years after graduation. Coaches’ eligibility begins five years after their retirement from coaching. A team may be chose, but all members must meet the five year rule.

Please submit candidates name, contact phone number, category (athlete, coach, other), year of graduation, retirement or service to Gateway athletics and a short summary on why the

Pine Ridge Rd., Montgomery, MA 01085 by May 20.

Induction will take place at the Annual Sports Banquet at Tekoa Country Club on Thursday, May 29. For more information, please call Kath Mackechnie at 862-4710.

Bill Mateychuk Open Scotch Saturday May 10, 2014

Championship Division 1st Gross- Keith Ornelas – Ron Humphrey 66 $150 per team 2nd Gross- Flash Edinger – Nick Anton 70 $80 1st Net- Paul Vincellette – Steve Prefontaine 62 $150 1st Division 1st Gross- Peter Smist – Dale Kratochvil 71 1st NetMickey Donnachie – Ken Wright 62 2nd NetBill Fouche – Andy Hart 65

$150 per team $150 per team $80

2nd Division 1st Gross- Sue Sendlenski – Cheryl Salva 77 $150 per team Kyle Dulude – Clem Fucci 63.5 $150 1st Net2nd NetAl Blair – Brian Oleksak 65 $80

Daily Playoff Glance

Chicago 4, St. Louis 3, OT Thursday, April 24 Boston 3, Detroit 2, OT Minnesota 2, Colorado 1 Los Angeles 6, San Jose 3 Friday, April 25 Philadelphia 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Chicago 3, St. Louis 2, OT Anaheim 6, Dallas 2 Saturday, April 26 Boston 4, Detroit 2, Boston wins series 4-1 Pittsburgh 3, Columbus 1 Colorado 4, Minnesota 3, OT Los Angeles 3, San Jose 0 Sunday, April 27 N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 2 Chicago 5, St. Louis 1, Chicago wins series 4-2 Anaheim 5, Dallas 4, OT, Anaheim wins series 4-2 Monday, April 28 Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 3, Pittsburgh wins series 4-2 Minnesota 5, Colorado 2 Los Angeles 4, San Jose 1 Tuesday, April 29 Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Rangers 2 Wednesday, April 30 N.Y. Rangers 2, Philadelphia 1, N.Y. Rangers wins series 4-3 Minnesota 5, Colorado 4, OT, Minnesota wins series 4-3 Los Angeles 5, San Jose 1, Los Angeles wins series 4-3 SECOND ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Thursday, May 1 Montreal 4, Boston 3, 2OT Friday, May 2 N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT

Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 Saturday, May 3 Boston 5, Montreal 3 Los Angeles 3, Anaheim 2, OT Sunday, May 4 Chicago 4, Minnesota 1 Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 Monday, May 5 Pittsburgh 2, N.Y. Rangers 0 Los Angeles 3, Anaheim 1 Tuesday, May 6 Montreal 4, Boston 2 Minnesota 4, Chicago 0 Wednesday, May 7 Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Thursday, May 8 Boston 1, Montreal 0, OT Anaheim 3, Los Angeles 2 Friday, May 9 N.Y. Rangers 5, Pittsburgh 1 Minnesota 4, Chicago 2 Saturday, May 10 Boston 4, Montreal 2 Anaheim 2, Los Angeles 0

Sunday, May 11 N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 1 Chicago 2, Minnesota 1 Monday, May 12 Montreal 4, Boston 0 Anaheim 4, Los Angeles 3 Tuesday, May 13 N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1, N.Y. Rangers wins series 4-3 Chicago 2, Minnesota 1, OT, Chicago wins series 4-2 Wednesday, May 14 Montreal 3, Boston 1, Montreal wins series 4-3 Los Angeles 2, Anaheim 1, series tied 3-3 Friday, May 16 Los Angeles at Anaheim, 9 p.m. (Late) CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, May 17 N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 1 p.m.

Sunday, May 18 Chicago at Anaheim OR Los Angeles at Chicago, 3 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track and Field DAY DATE OPPONENT

Place

Thu.-Sat.

Ohio Wesleyan

May 22-24

NCAA Division 3 National Championships

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

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

AP/COLIN E. BRALEY

Suddenly, it appears Jeff Gordon’s future has brightened.

89 career wins for Jeff Gordon. Will he reach the 100 mark?

GODSPEAK: I didn’t think he’d reach 89. I still think David Pearson (105 wins) can rest easy.

KEN’S CALL: The only thing faster than Hendrick Motorsports is Father Time. It’ll be a challenge.

Is Danica’s good Kansas run a sign of things to come?

GODSPEAK: She’s receiving counsel from Kevin Harvick. What could possibly go wrong with that?

KEN’S CALL: The next two weeks at Charlotte should give us the answer to that.

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FEEDBACK Do you have questions or comments about NASCAR This Week? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

Dear Danica

Danica Patrick scored the best finish of her Sprint When it comes to getting advice in auto Cup career when racing, “smash the gas” might seem like she rolled under something you’d learn on the first day. the checkered flag in seventh place at Kansas Associated Press/JOHN HARRELSON Speedway Saturday night.

According to NASCAR records, it was the third highest finish for a female driver since the inaugural Cup Series in 1949. And, it was Patrick’s best effort since finishing eighth from the pole in the 2013 Daytona 500.

Patrick said she sought speed advice from her co-drivers at Stewart-Haas Racing, specifically Kevin Harvick, who finished second to Jeff Gordon at Kansas Speedway.

“I feel like we can help her speed that process up by just telling her some of the things that she should expect and do,” Harvick said.

“As she went through the weekend, she kept her track position on the restarts.

“That’s probably the biggest thing. But I guess the one thing I did tell her was just to quit thinking about it and smash the gas.”

It’s been a rough season for the sophomore driver. Before Kansas, Patrick had eight finishes of 21st or worse.

If Patrick builds momentum, Harvick will become known as the “stock-car whisperer.”

The other piece of advice offered to Patrick from Harvick?

“Sometimes your car is never going to be perfect,” Harvick said. “You just have to take what it’ll give you and expect that every time you pit it’s going to be better, and if it’s not you adjust and move on.”

With Harvick now in Patrick’s corner, there is no telling how fast she will pick up on the nuances of oval racing.

“It’s really cool when you have teammates that are unconditional like that and want to help you,” Patrick said. “We’re going to work harder because we love where we’re at and this is what we work for. When you taste it, you don’t want to let it go.”

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Could this become the face of Toyota? Hey, business is business.

Still think we won’t get to 16 winners this season?

Gonna stick with that thought, but suddenly rethinking the assumption we’ll top out at about a dozen different winners through the first 26 races.

NASCAR’s new Chase rules lean on victories for determining the 16-team Chase field, and it seemed like there’d definitely be non-winning teams making the Chase on points. But after 11 races and nine different winners, maybe not.

How many are you thinking now?

Take a look at who’s still winless, and it’s easy to imagine another seven — currently winless — who could drive that number to 16 different winners.

Those seven: Matt Kenseth, Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, Kasey Kahne, Clint Bowyer, Tony Stewart and ... and ... oh, Jimmie Johnson. And that’s leaving out about five others who can win.

The King? Toyota? Really?

The rumor is officially out there. Richard Petty Motorsports’ deal with Ford ends after this year and yet another manufacturer change might be in store. You probably get tired of hearing this, but Richard Petty jumping to Toyota would offend the senses of many longtime fans, who will respond with the time-honored refrain: “That’s it! I’m done.” Not everyone means that, but a few probably do.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach NewsJournal for 27 years. Reach him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

FEUD OF THE WEEK

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DENNY HAMLIN

The list of “strange things happening during a Cup Series race” got a little longer when Kansas Speedway’s backstretch stadium lights went out. Lighting could not be fully restored, so NASCAR finished the event without full lights.

“Once it went green from that point, I didn’t even remember that they were off the rest of the time,” driver Kasey Kahne said. “It’s way darker back there, but you can still see just fine, and you just kind of forget about it.”

Denny Hamlin vs. Joe Gibbs Racing: Hamlin said Gibbs Racing has fallen behind the competition. “We got to get better, just as an organization. We’re just miles off,” he said.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “This isn’t as much a feud as general disgust

by Hamlin for the way the Gibbs Racing cars have run week in and week out this season.”

ONE-CAR INCIDENT Jamie McMurray had a scary, fiery crash on Lap 150 at Kansas, and he doesn’t really know how it happened. He was running the No. 1 Chevy with no other traffic in the vicinity. When asked about the incident, McMurray said, “I’m not 100-percent sure.” Then he added, “I just entered Turn 3 and I heard a small pop and then just lost all the steering and got into the fence and then knocked the oil lines and everything off, which caused the fire.” In other words, the NASCAR gremlin scored another victory.

WHAT’S ON TAP?

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

JOE GIBBS

Winner: Kevin Harvick Rest of the top five: Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, Brad Keselowski Dark horse: Jamie McMurray

Disappointment: Tony Stewart First one out: Joey Logano Don’t be surprised if: Harvick takes out his Kansas frustration in the All-Star Race.

SPRINT CUP: Sprint All-Star Race SITE: Charlotte Motor Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, Sprint Showdown last-chance qualifying race (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.). Saturday, All-Star Race qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 7:10 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.)

NATIONWIDE: Get To Know Newton 250 SITE: Iowa Speedway SCHEDULE: Sunday, race (ESPN, 1:30 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: N.C. Education Lottery 200 SITE: Charlotte Motor Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 5:30 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, approximately 8 p.m.)

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JEFF GORDON “The man” at Hendrick again?

KEVIN HARVICK We don’t care that he’s 15th in points

JOEY LOGANO Fastest No. 22 since Mercury Morris

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Back in frontrunning form

CARL EDWARDS Can eat two Flatizzas

MATT KENSETH Mr. Top 10

KYLE BUSCH Should sneak truck into Cup race

JIMMIE JOHNSON Will probably win All-Star Race

RYAN NEWMAN Never has a horrible week

DENNY HAMLIN So much for Talladega momentum

KANSAS REWIND

Harvick loses it late at Kansas: ‘Just ran out of laps at the end’ Kevin Harvick, who drives the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet, led a race-high 119 laps at Kansas Speedway, but because of one small mistake on his last pit stop, he let Jeff Gordon get away for the Sprint Cup Series race victory Saturday night.

Talk about the race.

“Well, the car was really fast. We just had to overcome a lot, getting caught on pit road both times under green-flag pit stops. Then there at the end, we ran out of gas coming to pit road there, and I was looking at the fuel-pressure gauge instead of the tach and lost a bunch of time down pit road and

off of pit road — wound up getting stuck behind the No. 24 (Gordon).

“The car was really tight, and then I found a groove that worked for me way up the race track, and I caught him. And then I slipped and lost everything I had gained and then gained it all back and just ran out of laps at the end.”

How do you come out of this knowing you had a car that was dominant in spots?

“I think we had a good night. You can’t win them all. For me, I made a mistake at the end and felt like that’s probably what cost us the chance to stay in front of the No. 24.

“But the No. 24 was good all night, and the No. 48 (Jimmie Johnson) was good when he was out front, and we got in the back of the pack and couldn’t go anywhere. It came down to track position, and those guys executed a little bit better than I did.”

Is it as simple as saying that if you don’t run out of gas, you win the race?

“Even though it was out of gas, with these EFI units it still runs, and I should have been paying attention to my pit-road speed lights and should have got off of pit road better. To win the race, I just needed to execute on pit road better.”

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Annie’s Mailbox

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

Scared Mom Dear Annie: I have a son with serious anxiety problems. He gets it from his father. That entire side of the family has so much anxiety that they never take vacations because they can’t deal with the stress of leaving home.

When my son was in his early teens, I tried to get him into counseling, but we live in a rural area, and there are few resources. He also has incredibly bad luck. He is now in his early 20s and went to college this semester at a local university.

His schedule was messed up, and he ended up with some oddball classes, including one that requires a lot of public speaking.

This class made him physically ill, and he decided not to return to school.

My son is a smart kid, and it’s killing me to watch him go through this. He seems to be spiraling downward and has had some bad experiences with medication and counseling at school. He is not willing to try either again. This kid is no slacker. He’s worked since he was 15 and has held two jobs since high school. I don’t know how to direct him or what to do.

Please help. -- Scared Mom Dear Mom: Your son has accepted his anxiety as something he cannot change, which means he’s given up. Anxiety issues can be crippling, but there are ways to work on them -- including counseling, medication and support groups. But your son has to want to work on his problems, and that motivation must come from within. Please suggest he contact the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (adaa.org). Sometimes, one small step in the right direction can help.

Dear Annie: My mom became ill after a routine surgery and died four months later. I was able to be with her when this happened, even though it meant being away from my husband, but I would not trade being with her during those last weeks.

Mom was not financially well-off, but everything was split evenly between my younger sister and me. (My older sister had died.) I put the small inheritance into savings. The following Christmas, I decided to send $500 to each of my older sister’s two sons so they could inherit something from their grandmother. These kids were in their 20s, and I wanted them to have something to help them start off their lives.

According to my bank statement, the checks were cashed, but I never received any sort of thank you or acknowledgment. It is nearly five years later, and I am still hurt and disappointed about this. Am I being childish? I cannot seem to move on and reach out to them about anything else. -- Hurt and Disappointed Dear Hurt: It is natural for you to want your generosity to be acknowledged, and of course, your nephews should have thanked you. But by waiting so long, you have allowed this slight to fester and damage the relationship. Please call your nephews. Ask whether they ever received the money. Ask whether they were offended by the checks, since they didn’t acknowledge them in any way, and say that insulting them was certainly not your intent. See whether an open, gentle conversation can mend things.

Dear Annie: I have been a registered dental hygienist for the past 32 years. I assure you that part of my sterilizing routine between each patient includes sterilizing the overhead light, light switch and handle.

If a patient has any concerns about the equipment not being sterile, he or she should address them at the next appointment.

I would never want a patient to question the cleanliness of my operatory. I would be happy to share my sterilizing procedures.

-- Professional and Hygienic Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

HINTS FROM HELOISE KEEP THE AIR OUT Dear Heloise: During some of the record-breaking cold snaps we had in Colorado this winter, I could feel cold air surging through the doorjamb of our (closed) front door with bonus security door. On our way to bed that night, I took a roll of packing tape and taped the door shut, cutting off most of the cold air!

After a few nights, we discovered that if I only taped the “leading edge” of the door, it could stay on day or night while the door was in use. It was just like a large, clear piece of weatherstripping. I wouldn’t recommend this for doors with delicate paint. -- Lisa C., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Lisa, this is a good temporary solution for the summer, too, to keep the hot air out. -- Heloise SNACK SACK Dear Heloise: I bought a small cosmetics bag for my purse. I fill it with snacks and keep it in my purse. That way, whenever my son and I are out, I always have something on hand if he gets hungry. -- Beverly S. in Texas

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, May 17, 2014: This year you tend to look at the big picture more. Some of you will opt to grow intellectually by going back to school or by traveling. Your imagination is the key to achieving your desires. You will need to share some of your wilder ideas with a friend to see how feasible they are. If you are single, you could meet someone from a different culture.

This person might not be the right person for you, but he or she will help you see life from a different perspective. If you are attached, the two of you will plan a special trip. You will want to share more and be together more.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might feel as if you must handle a responsibility. If you really want to enjoy your weekend, you will make this a priority. An older person will play a significant role in your plans.

Be smart, and don’t put this person on the back burner. Tonight: Avoid a quarrel.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Dare to reach past your limitations. You could feel inspired by a conversation with someone close to you.

Be careful, as you might be more accident-prone than usual today. Your perception on a specific matter will change as the day goes on. Tonight: Check out a new place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Deal with a partner or loved one directly. A conversation might stop and start at different times today, and at some point, it even might escalate to fighting. A new beginning becomes possible, but only after you step out of your comfort zone. Tonight: Togetherness works.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might want to try a new approach or have a lighter discussion.

Try not to blame your sweetie or someone else for your own problems. It is your interaction that could change at any moment. Try to walk in another’s footsteps. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might want to accept an invitation to go to a baseball game, or perhaps you would prefer to actively participate in racquetball or softball.

You could be inspired by a partner to walk a new path and interact on a new level. Trust that you can adapt. Tonight: Relax a little.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could become childlike when interacting with a loved one. This person will delight in seeing you like this, and in some sense it might provoke his or her inner child to emerge. Use some self-discipline when it comes to spending. Tonight: Have a good time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH A disconnect is likely between you and a family member. You might want to understand what triggers both of you. Wait until you get off the warpath before starting this conversation -- that is, if you want a successful result.

Tonight: Most comfortable at home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Keep communication flowing. You are capable of making excellent choices by yourself, but what about when it comes to deciding on a group consensus? Surround yourself with like-minded people, and you will successfully find a solution. Tonight: Hang out with family.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You make a difference to others because of your energy and spirit, yet today it could be about your dubious good sense about money. Others want you to encourage them to take a risk.

Friends surround you, and they want you to join in on a happening. Tonight: Be wise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Act the way you want to feel, and you might be surprised at how easily you can manifest this mood. Bring others together for a fun get-together, as your friends naturally seem to gravitate to you. Tonight: You intrigue someone because of how you are changing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HH Recognize that you can’t be on top of your game every single day. In fact, it would be appropriate to take a step back and do less. You also might opt to go shopping. Be careful when

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Zero in on what you want, and invite the right people along. Others seem to be resourceful and full of ideas.

You will be much happier and relaxed if you are with those who care about and support you. A loved one could be feisty right now. Tonight: Throw a party!

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WESTFIELD - CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is pleased to announce the 52nd Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony to be held Tuesday, May 20 beginning at 7 p.m. in the South Middle School auditorium.

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DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES UCC Second Congregational Church in Westfield is looking for someone with experience working with children, to lead them and their families in their faith journey; good communication and organizational skills; ability to motivate volunteers; dedicated to Christian Education. Mid-August through June. Works with Christian Education Committee and other staff.

Coordinates Sunday School, special events, seasonal worship experiences. Salary based on education and experience.

For job description, see our website at: www.secondchurch westfield.org Send cover letter and resume to:

UCC Second Congregational P.O. Box 814 Westfield, MA 01086

Tuesday Storytime SOUTHWICK - Kids ages 2 to 5 years old sign-up today for Tuesday Storytime at Southwick Public Library on May 20 and 27 at 10:30 a.m. You will hear wonderful stories about ducks, games and building things. You can make new friends, sing songs and make a craft to bring home. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 413-569-1221x4 to join the fun.

Coffee Hour RUSSELL - The Russell Council on Aging is offering free breakfast and coffee to all seniors in Russell and neighboring communities. Oatmeal, muffins, smoothies and coffee will be served Wednesday, May 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Seniors may stop in during the hour and a half to eat and socialize at the Senior Center. Breakfasts will also be available to take home.

Kid Collage Workshop SOUTHWICK - On Wednesday, May 21 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., kids in grades 3-6 can learn collage and highlighting techniques to turn discarded books and magazines into one-ofa-kind journaling treasures at the Mess with Books Workshop at Southwick Public Library. Due to limited space, you must pre-register in the Children’s Room.

Altered Book Program SOUTHWICK - Turn an old book into a piece of art or a journal. Alter a book so it has secret spots for messages, built-in bookmarks and places for photographs. Southwick Public Library will present an altered book program for teens at the Southwick Public Library on May 21 from 6 p.m. 8 p.m. All materials will be provided for this free program. The program is open to all 7th-12th graders. You do need to register in advance by visiting the Southwick Public Library’s Reference Desk or by calling 569-1221 ext. 3.

Historical Society Meeting SOUTHWICK - The Southwick Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Christ Church United Methodist. Dues may be paid at this time. We are changing the program originally scheduled for a fun evening of “What is It?” The society has an eclectic collection of unusual items and we thought you would enjoy learning what some of these “things” are and what they were originally used for. As always our events are free, but we do welcome donations. Please join us for an evening of fun, games and refreshments!

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ENVELOPE JOBS MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Experienced medical receptionist for a fast paced medical practice.

Duties include: greeting and registering patients, verifying necessary patient information, booking and coordinating appointments, answering multiple phone lines, maintaining patient confidentiality, performing daily opening and closing office procedures.

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PLANET FITNESS is looking for happy, fun, fast paced person for overnight position. Please inquire at our 68 Mainline Drive, Westfield gym. (413) 568-0578 or apply online at: planet fitness.com

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Recognized for its technical innovation and environmental focus, Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, announces it will be accepting applications.

We are currently accepting applications for RA, MO and 249 envelope adjusters for our Saybrook Converting Facility located in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Duties will include machine set up, troubleshooting and sustaining operations of envelope manufacturing machines. Duties also include routine maintenance as well as mechanical diagnosis and repair of equipment, registration control, materials usage, quality control and team work.

Mohawk offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package inclusive of medical, dental, 401(k), life insurance and vacation pay.

Please send your resume to:

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Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. Attn: Human Resources 6800 Center Road Ashtabula, OH 44004

When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a term you hear a lot.

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.

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THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY STAFF 32-40 hours per week

Located in beautiful Stockbridge, Massachusetts, the Austen Riggs Center is an innovative psychiatric hospital/residential treatment program with a completely voluntary and open setting.

We are seeking a Community Staff person to work 30-40 hours per week.

The person in this position will work with patients and staff in the development, management and provision of informal groups and activities aimed at community building across our continuum of care. The role also includes facilitating more formal group meetings focused on interpersonal learning, including understanding group dynamics. The major emphasis in all efforts is building a partnership between patients and staff in the service of creating a community that supports participation, learning and development.Qualifications include:

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Degree in Psychology or related field or equivalent work experience.

Masters preferred. *Demonstrated organizational skills and leadership capacities, interpersonal and group skills. *Ability to work flexibly and effectively with a wide variety of people. * Experience working with groups, work in a therapeutic community or residential treatment setting preferred *DBT skills are an asset. *Competence with computer and other office equipment. *Capacity to engage in and lead physical activities (e.g., hikes).

Competitive salary and benefit package. For consideration, please forward resume to: Bertha Connelley Director of Human Resources email to: jobs@austenriggs.net Fax to: (413) 298-4020 Austen Riggs Center 25 Main Street P.O. Box 962 Stockbridge, MA 01262 No telephone inquiries please.

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WESTFIELD 12 NORTHWEST ROAD. Sunday, May 18th, 1-4.

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WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartments, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. Large p a r k i n g . P o s s i b l e p e t . 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apartment $785/month. (413)562-2266. with newer kitchen and bath, private yard and porch, washer/dryer hookup and garage. Looking for long term tenW E S T F I E L D 1 & 2 b e d r o o m ants. $950/month. No pets. Non apartments, rent includes heat smoking. (413)562-9117. and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.

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Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816.

JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience.

Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices.

No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.

DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured.

Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call (413)262-9314.

DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Call for free quote.

Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733.

TOM DISANTO Home Improvements The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, siding, windows, decks, porches, sunrooms, garages. License #069144. MA Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call Tom (413)568-7036.

House Painting ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings.

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call (413)568-9731. No job too small !!

At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now.

We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141.

A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes.

Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, (413)626-8880.

Masonry ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.

Plumbing & Heating NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service.

MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net

Roofing

FRESH START PAINTING. Certified lead renovator. Interior/exterior painting. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 years + experience. Charlie (413)3138084.

ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your ROOFING needs! POWER WASHING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof, removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs.

Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job.

10% senior discount. Free estimates.

MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701

Landscaping/Lawn Care

ICES. Free estimates. Will beat any other competitors written estimate.

Best prices! Satisfaction guaranteed!

Call (413)306-8233.

RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REPAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent Stump Grinding areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. InKELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling sured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson J.D. BERRY CONTRACTING. summer schedule for exterior painting, FILLEY & SON Over 28 years of serving Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m. Garages, additions, windows, doors, interior painting anytime. Call Kyle greater Westfield area and beyond.

STUMP GRINDING / BOBCAT SERVdecks, vinyl siding and more. (413)667-3395.

Hauling

#1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/DEMOLITION. Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages). Fully insured. Free estimates. Phil (413)525-2892, (413)2656380.

T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete profes- A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, sional drywall at amateur prices. Our scrap metal removal. Seasoned Fireceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821- wood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377.

8971. Free estimates.

Electrician

Home Improvement

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A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house cleanouts, basements, attics, yards.

Furnace and hot water heater removal.

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. Free estimate on phone. Senior discount. Call Pete (413)433-0356. www.arajunkremoval.com.

Home Improvement ADVANCED REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION. 25 years experience. Licensed and Insured. Free estimates.

Call Don (413)262-8283. When Quality, Integrity, and Value count.

BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REMODELING.Kitchens, additions, decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass Registered #106263, licensed & insured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.

#CS077728. Call Jim, (413)569-6920, (413) 530-5430

PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. All your carpentry needs. (413)3864606. Did your windows fail with the cold weather? Don't wait another year!

Call Paul for replacement windows.

Many new features available. Windows are built in CT. All windows installed by Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Construction. My name is on my work.

A SPRING CLEANUP. Commercial, Tractor Services residential. Weekly mowing and main- JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & tenance, tree removal, dethatching, leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock mulch, gutter cleaning, etc. Shea Landand/or gravel material. Mowing and maintescaping, (413)569-2909.

nance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging.

Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring (413)530-5430.

cleanups, lawn service, mulching, retaining walls, excavating, decks, Tree Service R.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVE- driveways, MENT'S. Professional roofing & sid- patios, tree work, stone work. Call A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land ing contractor. All types of home (413)822-0739.

Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log repairs. Expert emergency leak reTruck Loads. (413)569-6104. pair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping #CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call needs.(413)626-6122 or visit: www.hag- AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. ProfesBob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery. gerscape.com sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cacom bling and removals. Free estimates, PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us fully insured. Please call Ken 569Home Maintenance today for all your landscape needs. 0469.

Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home yard renovations. Drainage problems, CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom re- stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat tree removal. Prompt estimates. modeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, service, gravel driveways, excavation Crane work. Insured. “After 34 winterization. No job too small. 35 years and demolition, including getting rid of years, we still work hard at being profressional experience. (413)519- that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749. #1.” (413)562-3395.

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JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing.

Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.

T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, Upholstery lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residential\commercial. No lawns to small.

Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917.

KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush workmanship at a great price. Free removal, hedge/tree trimming, pickup and delivery. Call (413)562mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate 6639.

Lawncare, (413)579-1639.