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‘Valley Gives’ in December

By PETER FRANCIS Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Greater Westfield will have the opportunity to support dozens of non-profits and community organizations on December 12, as the second annual Valley Gives Day kicks off the season of giving.

Put on by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Valley Gives Day is looking to make a big impact in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties, though it may be tougher to make a larger impact than the haul for last year’s online pledge drive, which will be run once again through the Razoo Foundation, a public charity that operates a donor advised fund.

More than 6,000 individuals donated over $1 million through last year’s event. This year, the organization is challenging the region to double the number of donors and nonprofits, in an effort to raise $2 million dollars.

The goal of Valley Gives is to help connect residents of the three western Mass. counties with their favorite organizations, and in greater Westfield, many residents and non-profits are eagerly anticipating the event, which will last from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on the second Thursday of December.

Last year’s event saw 219 donors make 229 donations in Westfield, with the contributions totaling $30,800 dollars.

This year’s crop of Westfield nonprofits eligible to receive donations include Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, Inc., Young Singers of Greater Westfield, The Amelia Park Ice Arena & Garden, the Western Massachusetts Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Domus Incorporated, The Carson Center for Human Services, Inc., Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield, Inc., Novi Cantori of Greater Springfield, YMCA of Greater Westfield, Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum, Amelia Park Children’s Museum, Western Hampden Historical Society, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center Noble Visiting Nurse, and the Hospice Westfield Museum Inc. Stanley Park of Westfield is looking to get a boost from community members as it looks to replace it’s sanctuary bridge and improve handicap accessibility for it’s patrons.

“It takes everyone helping us out to keep us open and free,” said Bob McKean, managing director for Stanley Park. “If people want to donate, we’d appreciate it.” “(The sanctuary bridge) is where a lot of money is going,” McKean said. “We put money into our International Bridge, and we’ll be putting more towards the Sanctuary, as well.”

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is hoping to attract donors online and during events being held throughout the day.

“This Club makes a difference in the lives of children every day and Valley Gives provides a great opportunity to support the Boys & Girls Club and thereby improving the chances for our organization to win significant cash awards during the course of the day,” said Bill Parks, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club.

Donations do not need to be large in scale, for just one donation of $45 dollars to the Boys & Girls Club on December 12 will provide one year of membership to a child, while a donation of $100 will provide one child with a week of licensed childcare, and $130 dollars will provide one week of summer camp.

While a minimum donation is $10, there is no maximum donation limit. All donations are tax-deductable.

Due to the online nature of the event, donations may only be made via credit and debit cards at valleygives.razoo.com

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Here comes Santa Claus Santa waves to the crowd as Dan Scibelli, of Scibelli Helicopters, pilots the aircraft into a field in back of the Amelia Park Children’s Museum yesterday morning where more than 100 visitors were waiting. See additional photos Page 3. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Father pleads guilty to assaulting his son

By CARL E. HARTDEGEN Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A city man will be on probation for two years after he pleaded guilty last week to a charge of assault and battery on a child with injury.

Jason D. Woody, 30, of 40 City View Boulevard, was also ordered to make no threats or violence toward the victim, his sixyear-old son, and to strictly abide by all abuse prevention orders.

City police became involved with the family when a five-year-old boy was treated at Baystate Medical Center after arriving with an almost completely bruised face with one eye swollen almost shut, ears which had been bruised inside and out and red marks and bruises on his back and torso.

Dets. Roxanne Bradley and Daniel Gustafson were notified of the boy’s injuries and went to the hospital.

Bradley reports that when they initially spoke with the boy’s mother she appeared to be upset when she realized that there was offi-

cial interest in her son’s injuries. The detective reported that the woman immediately said that she didn’t hit her son and didn’t think her husband hit him either.

Bradley said that she was told that the little boy had been beaten up on the school bus the day before. The woman said that she had slept with her son the night before because she feared he might have a concussion and had taken him to her pediatrician who referred her to the hospital.

The boy was interviewed and said that he had been hit on the bus. He denied that his injuries happened at home but said that his father had helped him clean up after the bus.

Bradley reports that the bus driver said that she took particular notice of the boy when she brought him home on the day in question because his father, a stay-at-home dad, was not at the bus stop when she got there so she kept him on the bus.

The bus driver said that the little boy was cheerful and showed no signs of injury while he waited for her to contact her dispatcher to

obtain permission, per policy, to keep the boy on the bus and return later on her route.

She was allowed to do so but, before she could leave, the boy’s father came on the run and the boy went home with him.

When Woody was interviewed he said that his son looked like he had fallen down when he got him from the bus and said that a girl hit him. Woody said he did not want to make a fuss about the boy being punched by a girl and let the matter drop.

He also told the detectives that his son wet his pants but he said he does not spank the boy.

The detectives and a Department of Families and Children investigator were also able to interview the boy’s three-year-old sister who told them how her brother got his “boo boos”.

The girl said that her daddy squeezed her brother and gave him boo boos in the bathroom because he “peed his pants” on the bus.

Bradley reports the little girl said that “Her See Father, Page 3

Animal facility up and running

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – It’s been just over a month since the opening of the Polverari-Southwick Animal Control Facility, and the place has already gone to the dogs. And, the cats.

Animal Control Officer Tracy Root said within three days of the Oct. 21 opening, she had 30 cats – mostly strays – awaiting adoption.

“It’s been very busy,” said Root. “The whole ‘If you build it they will come’ is so true.”

Root said she currently has one dog, an older beagle, ready for adoption in addition to numerous cats. Although a very successful fundraiser was held at Roma Restaurant last month to stock the facility with supplies, Root is in need of cat littler and paper towels because of the high volume of cats at the shelter.

“I was so surprised at how many people came to that event,” she said of the fundraising dinner. “We have a lot of support.”

Root said she hopes to find loving homes for all the animals at the facility, but she discourages bringing home a pet as a Christmas gift on the holiday.

“If you want to give a pet at the holidays, you should bring it to the home before Christmas,” she said. “The holidays are a stressful, busy time and it’s stressful to bring a new pet into a house on a holiday, especially one that needs training.”

Root suggested instead that a pet carrier, crate, and supplies be given as a gift with a note letting the recipient know they can choose a pet after the holidays.

The Polverari-Southwick Animal Control Facility was built by residents Bob and Barbara Polverari. The animal-loving philanthropists donated the facility to the town after seeing the need for a larger facility. The new building includes an area

Robert and Barbara Polverari, of Southwick, stand in front of the new Polverari / Southwick Animal Control Facility. The couple donated the $300,000 structure to the Town of Southwick earlier this year. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

for adoption, a lobby, office, laundry, storage, feline room and separate kennels.

There is also an outdoor area for both dogs and cats.

The facility is open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, and by appointment on weekends. The facility is located on Depot Street behind the Southwick Police Department.

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Pancake Breakfast with Santa SOUTHWICK - Everyone loves pancakes! This year enjoy the annual Southwick Lions Club Pancakes with Santa Breakfast at the Southwick Rec Center, in Southwick on Sunday, December 15. The cost for the breakfast, which includes pancakes, eggs, and sausage, is $7.00 per adult and $5.00 for children under 12 years of age. The breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. and continues until noontime. Always a hit, this event is crowed so come early and take part in the children’s raffle and photos with Santa, which are a feature of this event, at a small additional cost. The proceeds from this fund raiser will go toward the Mass Eye Research fund and school scholarships for our local students.

The Lions Club International is best known for fighting issues dealing with blindness and eyesight problems, but the Southwick Lions Club, which was founded in 1947, combats many human life issues and is a strong presence in the community.

Whenever a Lions Club gets together, problems get solved and communities get better.

Chair Yoga for area seniors

Pochassic Bridge Construction continues on the Pochassic Bridge in Westfield last week. The state Department of Transportation closed the bridge in January 2010 due to structural deterioration. Estimated cost for the reconstruction was $2.7 million and the work is being financed with federal and state funding. The reconstruction is estimated for completion by spring. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

SOUTHWICK - A new series of chair yoga for seniors is being held on Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Southwick Senior Center for all area seniors. These classes help with mobility, stress reduction, improved breathing as well as strengthening and toning. Please call SSC at 413-569-5498 to register or contact the instructor at 413-569-0444 or visit www.guidanceforinnerpeace.com for questions or concerns.

Mohegan Sun Bus Trip $18.00 per person Monday January 13, 2014 Bus Leaves Southwick Town Hall 8am sharp Bus will leave Mohegan Sun 3:30pm for 5:00 arrival at Town Hall Includes $15 meal credit and $20 in Big 6 Wheel free bets (subject to change without notice) To reserve seats contact Cara at P&R 413-5695701 Or email: parkandrec@southwickma.net

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Topless barber charged with unlicensed cosmetology LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — A woman who allegedly offered topless hairstyling services in northern Colorado faces criminal charges. But police say the problem isn’t cutting hair without a top. It’s cutting hair without a license.

The Longmont Times-Call reports (http:// goo.gl/Hh55PN ) 46-year old Suzette Hall was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of practicing cosmetology without a license.

Hall’s former partner says she advertised $45 topless haircuts online.

According to the arrest warrant, the former partner called police about the topless styling because she “did not believe this was safe or proper.”

Police weren’t able to turn up any Craigslist ads.

Hall’s ex-husband told police she set up shop in Loveland and offered services as “Rebel Barber.” He told police she applied for “a nude license for hairstylists,” but no SUZETTE HALL such license exists.

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THIS WEEK IN WESTFIELD HISTORY

By MACEY A. LAVOIE WSU Intern November 28, 1780: The town of Montgomery officially split from Westfield and incorporated itself as a separate area. The colony that came to be known as Westfield and later Montgomery was first settled in 1767.

The land was originally inhabited by the Pocomtuc tribe and was called Woronoco, which translated to the

‘’winding land.”

Montgomery was originally referred to as the ‘’new addition’’ to Westfield.

As the population steadily began to grow many of the settlers deemed it necessary to branch away from Westfield and form a town of their own due to the fact that it was inconvenient to travel so long of a distance to Westfield, the closest town available.

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ficult and bothersome. The town was named after General Richard Montgomery, a revolutionary war hero who died in the Battle of Quebec.

In 1873 the growing population in the Hampden County area made it necessary to have a larger water supply. The Massachusetts legislature passed an act authorizing the town of Westfield to construct a reservoir system in the town of Montgomery. Two reservoirs in total were erected. The larger of the two was just south of the Mountain House, a local summer hotel. Another, smaller, reservoir was built at the foot of Mt. Tekoa. The reservoirs were finished in the summer of 1874 and the entire project cost Westfield nearly $250,000.

From its earliest years, Montgomery has been an agricultural town. The land first cleared by the settlers was perfect for growing crops in abundance.

Montgomery continues to be a small town, with a population under 1,000.

This varies greatly from the last census in Westfield that recorded around 41,094 citizens. The population of Montgomery had declined slightly over the years and allowed the forest to take back some of the past cleared areas. Wild animals are starting to repopulate the areas including wild turkeys, bears and even moose.

This provides some rare natural scenery in the area.

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Emma Fernandes, 6, of Westfield, smiles at Santa during a visit to the Amelia Park Children’s Museum yesterday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

More than 100 visitors gathered at the Amelia Park Children’s Museum to visit Santa Friday morning. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Santa enjoys a chat with Emma and Sean McCarthy of Westfield during a visit to the Amelia Park Children’s Museum yesterday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

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Pet photos with Santa WESTFIELD – ‘Come Rover, come Rusty!

Come Dasher and Dancer!’ to Westfield Feed & Supplies– 288 Union St, Westfield MA – onSaturday, December 7 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm to get your pet photo taken with Santa.

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organization founded to care for the dogs from the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter. The Westfield Regional Animal Shelter is an animal control facility servicing Westfield, West Springfield, Agawam, Southampton and Granville. All proceeds from the photos will be used to provide for the needs of the dogs including medical expenses, training and supplies not covered by the City of Westfield. For more information about Friends of the Westfield Animal Shelter, Inc. and dogs currently available for adoption, please check out our Facebook page. *Snow date Saturday, December 14. If in doubt due to weather con-

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Free yoga for teens WESTFIELD - The Westfield Athenaeum is pleased to sponsor a series of yoga classes for boys and girls in grades 6 thru 12. Thanks to a grant from the Shurtleff Children’s Services, Inc., three yoga classes will be offered on Saturday afternoons in December, free of charge. Yoga is beneficial for young adults on many levels. Specifically, it creates stronger bodies and healthier immune systems,

improves attention and concentration, enhances self-esteem and emotional stability, and fosters mutual respect and tolerance. Sally Barber, of the Westfield Yoga Center, will teach these free classes at the Westfield Athenaeum, located at 6 Elm Street, from 2-3 p.m. on December 7, 14 and 21. Students of varying abilities are welcome, with the instructor integrating those new to yoga, or students with disabilities, into classes with students who have prior exposure to yoga. Enrollment is through the Children’s Library at the Westfield Athenaeum, either in person or by telephone – (413) 562-6158.

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State politicians stymied by metal thefts

By JOSE DELREAL Politico.com As state lawmakers across the country grapple with a widening epidemic of scrap metal thefts, the question of how to cut down on the costly and intractable scourge has touched a fundamental ideological nerve — how much government regulation is too much.

The need for action has increased along with the skyrocketing price of copper and other metals in recent years, which has lead to a spike in the number of metal thefts resulting in billions of dollars in damages to state and local governments and to private businesses.

“It’s a problem that’s out of control,” Washington Rep. Roger Goodman, who sponsored a comprehensive metal theft bill last year, told POLITICO. “It hasn’t been a high priority for law enforcement because they have crimes against persons they have to pay attention to first. So with limited resources, metal theft has continued unabated. Many states remain largely unequipped to deal with the massive incidents of theft reported each year.”

Metal thieves have proven to be relentless: Pieces of critical infrastructure; telephone towers; electrical systems; residential gutters; sewer manholes; and farm equipment are just a few of the most frequent targets.

Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and California, among others, are poised to consider new bills in their legislative sessions beginning next year that aim to tighten control over the sales of stolen metals. These efforts follow successes in states like Washington and Tennessee, which have already taken steps to curb the problem.

Although metal theft policy might seem like a marginal political issue, the impacts of the rash of thefts are highly visible on the ground. In 2011, an entire 50-foot-long bridge worth $100,000 went missing in Township, Penn. In Queens, New York, Con Edison reported a massive rise in manhole cover thefts in 2012 when at least 30 were stolen between March and May, each costing $200 each to replace. And in October of this year, stolen copper wire and a damaged electrical system at the University of California Berkeley led to an explosion that injured four people and set off a campus evacuation.

Copper thefts like these add up to over $1 billion a year in the United States, according to the Department of Energy. Adding insult to injury, repair costs frequently outweigh the value of the stolen metal itself, creating a double burden for businesses and government agencies who must replace parts and fix the damage. The problem has become widespread enough to have caught the eye of the National Conference of State Legislatures, which will host a panel discussion on the topic next week for lawmakers from around the country.

The problem primarily stems from the common scrap-yard practice of paying cash for metal and not keeping careful records of sales. Because stolen metal is frequently unidentifiable, such practices produce traceless exchanges of stolen goods. With the increased price of copper today—scrap metal dealers pay $3.20 for a pound of copper wire, up from about $1.50 in 2003—low regulatory accountability has given way to lucrative illegal profits.

But as state lawmakers consider new steps to try to contain the problem, political tensions over the appropriate level of additional government regulation has come front and center. Some See Metal Thefts, Page 8

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2016 already here for fringe hopefuls

By PATRICK GAVIN Politico.com Political junkies eager for the next presidential race can already find candidates who have declared they’re running in 2016 and not all of them are the cookie-cutter politicians you’re used to.

Welcome to the world of alternative presidential candidates, a broad spectrum of personalities ranging from people who want to push their own brand of economics (“eagle-nomics”), to those who are fighting hypocrisy in politics, to those whose chances rely on cosmic intervention.

Scroll through the already filed Federal Election Commission documents — by the more than 50 candidates who’ve turned in paperwork years ahead of Election Day — and you’ll stumble across “President Princess Khadijah M. Jacob-Fambro” from San Francisco. She writes on her forms that she is running with The Revolutionary Party, and on the section of the FEC filing where potential candidates are asked to write the name of committee, she wrote, “From one alien to another.”

Likewise, in the address section of his FEC filing, Chuck Zeiger (no party affiliation), writes “Unknown District, Arizona, Planet Earth, Middle of North America (United States of America).”

While each presidential contest brings along its own round of unique candidates — the FEC website lists at least 400 presidential hopefuls who filed paperwork in 2012 — the ones outside the mainstream will have to work to catch the attention from the political press.

“It’s all going to be the Chris Christies, Rand Pauls and Ted Cruzes,” said Michael Kinlaw, who is among those lesser known 2016 hopefuls. “The liberal channels will cover nobody but Hillary, even if she don’t run. Nobody is going to take me seriously. I already know that. And that’s what I need to overcome. … Eventually, the media will have no choice but to cover me because I plan on raising hell.”

Here’s a sampling of alternative presidential choices you might see on your ballot in November 2016: E.T. PHONE HOME Meet Kip Lee: He’s a perennial presidential hopeful since the 1980s and puts his 2016 electoral success in the hands of one group: The Ashtar Command, an extraterrestrial “benevolent group of cosmic friendship.”

“I’m hoping the Ashtar Command will make it so that I get recognized as a viable presidential candidate of the United States,” the 59-year-old Lee told POLITICO, adding later that his ideal running mate would be John Stossel, the libertarian columnist who’s on Fox Business Network.

Lee’s got his hopes in this unknown cosmic force to help with media attention as well as cash flow (an intergalactic Super PAC if you will), and says he’s running in part because President Barack Obama “doesn’t know what he’s doing.”

THE ‘C.I.A.’ CANDIDATE At least one 2016 hopeful might have a problem with the media’s background check on him: Doug Shreffler, a 53-yearold male living in Port Hueneme, Calif., who says he’s a former CIA envoy “with G4 classification,” and a codename of “Strong Ramrod.”

Hungry primary reporters eager to dig up knowledge on his black-ops career might hit a few roadblocks, as Shreffler admits that the CIA won’t confirm his employment there.

“They will disavow any knowledge,” he said, and as POLITICO later discovered, he was right. When we reached out, the CIA was unable to confirm Shreffler’s possible employment.

But there was a possible back-up plan, Shreffler told us. He asked that we call up the Secret Service, “ask for voice authentication, tell them that my codename was ‘Strong Ramrod,’ explain that I have given it to you for validation purposes. But don’t ask the person who answers the phone. Ask for voice authentication and they will put you to a command center.”

We did as Shreffler instructed.

“Say that again?” the operator at the Secret Service said.

“Voice authentication? I’ve never heard of that department.”

Shreffler, who said some of his CIA orders came from “Bill,” adds that he’s a fan of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and if things don’t work out in her own political bid, Clinton has a spot as his Vice Presidential pick.

“The secretary of state is a very public position and one that requires a lady to have as much balls as any man,” Shreffler said.

QURAN MAN The current front-runner for 2016’s most controversial candidate is Terry Jones of the group Stand Up America Now. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Jones’s attempts in 2010 to host a “Burn A Quran” day sparked international outrage, as well as outright rebuke from Clinton, leaders of American armed forces overseas and Obama himself.

Jones said his opinion of Obama couldn’t be lower, and that he has his eye on saving the country.

“I’m pretty devastated by the condition of America, the moral condition, the spiritual condition, the economical condition,” Jones told POLITICO, adding that he didn’t have a “game plan” for his campaign and that winning would require “some type of major miracle.”

THE ‘EAGLE-NOMICS’ CANDIDATE It would be unfair to give the impression that the entire field is that far away from the mainstream politics. Some, including Robby Wells, a 45-year-old former football coach at Savannah State University who lives in Charlotte and who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination, has already crafted a political slogan that doesn’t sound too different from one you might hear on TV news.

His plan to restore manufacturing jobs is called “eagle-nomics,” which, he says, “takes the best of the left and the best of the right.”

“I’ve never seen a bird fly with one wing. You have to have the best of both wings to make the eagle soar.”

And don’t count him out because he’s an unknown — he says he’s already met with donors in California, including some unnamed celebrities.

“Second place is the first loser,” Wells said. “I welcome the opportunity to debate with Mrs. Clinton and anybody else who decides that they want to run.”

BETWEEN CHRIST AND CHOMSKY Phil Bralich, a 60-year-old from Monterey, Calif., is running as a Democrat and has spent a significant amount of time with Occupy movement. ”I don’t want to be just the guy talking on a panel with a funny hat. I want to do something more significant than that,” Bralich said.

Bralich has his political philosophy down to bumper sticker size: “More liberal than Chomsky, less liberal than Christ,” and he has a wildcard of a vice presidential pick: Ann Coulter.

“I know she’s a Republican but I also know she’s more of a ‘middler’ than most people realize,” Bralich said.

The ‘Karma’ Candidate Quieter candidates for 2016 include 42-year-old Patrick Drake from Georgia, who said he wouldn’t do a telephone interview with us because “I’m not as eloquent a speaker as President Obama.”

Asked if his candidacy would suffer from conducting interviews solely over email, he replied simply: “I believe in Karma.”

THE ANTI-HYPOCRISY CANDIDATE Other candidates are more eager for media attention.

“The thing I’m having the most difficulty with is getting more press,” said Temperance Lance-Council (“I’ll never tell my age”), who lives in Los Angeles and who has been running for president as part of the Anti-Hypocrisy Party since 2000. She started the party in Los Angeles as her way of fighting back against politicians talking out of both sides of their mouths.

“I think I really have a lot to say. I think I have a good message. It’s just difficult to get it out there when you’re in a position like I am right now.”

Lance-Council is not only a fan of the president’s, but said, “I’m also a big fan of Michelle Obama’s.” As for her 2016 competition, she sees flaws in New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie.

“I think his brand of politics and his bullish type of behavior won’t fly well with the general population,” she said.

Others in the 2016 pool, see Christie as a role model.

“I find Chris Christie to be a very productive political leader,” said Sherlene Stevens of Washington, D.C., running as a Republican, and who says she has traveled from “Massachusetts on down to Florida” on behalf of her nascent presidential campaign.

THE SINGLE GUY Michael Kinlaw, the 40-year-old living in Colorado Springs who says he’s spent the past few years playing a lot of golf after running a mortgage company in Houston until 2009, and adds if he wins, he’ll be the first single president in a while.

“They’re used to seeing first ladies,” Kinlaw said. “I have a first girlfriend.”

Kinlaw says his chances are about as good as anyone else’s, and said he’s already received supportive emails.

“Everybody’s got to start from where they are and go from there.”

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WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 1:26 a.m.: disturbance, Miller Street, a caller reports he and his car were egged by four persons he identified who include his cousin, the responding officer reports the eggs did no damage and he spoke with the complainant’s cousin who said that he threw the eggs as a joke and did not mean any harm, he apologized to the complainant and they shook hands; 10:00 a.m.: found property, Beveridge Boulevard at Larchley Avenue, a Beveridge Boulevard street sign found at the intersection was returned to a DPW supervisor; 10:42 a.m.: vandalism, Powder Mill Village, 126 Union Street, a caller reports her tires were slashed, the responding officer reports the caller said that her rear tires were slashed two days earlier and her front tires were slashed overnight, the officer reports the victim indentified a person with whom she has an ongoing complaint; 10:59 a.m.: larceny, Meadow Street, a Meadow Street resident came to the station to report the rear registration plate for his vehicle was stolen, the officer reports the man he was unaware of when or where the plate was removed but believed it may have been stolen at a bar; 12:49 p.m.: assist other agency, Franklin Street, an officer was detailed to assist a Department of Children and Families worker as she took custody of a child, the officer reports the child’s mother was located with assistance of a cooperative family member but the child was reported to be at his grandmother’s residence, the officer reports the child’s mother was upset that the DCF worker was taking custody of the child and was verbally abusive; 12:55 p.m.: larceny, Springfield Road, a caller from a Springfield Road department store reports a shoplifter has been detained, the responding officer reports a store employee said that a man had been observed concealing merchandise in his backpack and was detained when he left the store without making payment, Demont Weaver, 52, of 72 Kensington St., Springfield, was arrested for shoplifting property valued more than $100 by concealing merchandise, during the booking process Weaver was found to be the subject of a Connecticut felony probation warrant and he was arrested as a fugitive from justice; 1:15 p.m.: found property, Southampton Road, a patrol officer reports an unidentified woman surrendered an out-of-state license found near the turnpike entrance, the license was stored for safekeeping; 1:40 p.m.: larceny, East Main Street, a clerk from a thrift store called to report the theft of a pair of jeans, the responding officer reports the clerk said that a customer was appeared to have been disappointed when he was told that a pair of jeans he had selected was not ready for sale, the clerk said the jeans were set aside but after the customer bagged his purchase and left the jeans were found to be missing; 6:18 p.m.: officer wanted, Little River Road, a caller reports a person who previously assaulted her is at the residence, the responding officer reports he advised the woman how to seek a criminal complaint for a misdemeanor assault which was not witnessed by police, the officer also noted that the residence appeared to be a boarding house and made some recommendations in term of health and safety issues.

Westfield participates in electrical hazards training WESTFIELD – Municipal employees who work around trees in proximity to electrical wires and conductors are frequently exposed to potentially serious injury risk from direct contact, downed lines, and energized objects. To ensure the safety and health of workers, Westfield recently sent a representative to participate in an Introduction to Electrical Hazards and Trees training seminar, held October 18 at the Hogan Campus Center at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.

Representatives from a total of 11 municipalities attended the interactive training session, which was conducted for 24 workers. The Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), property and casualty insurance provider for all of the participating communities, presented the training free of charge.

“Workplace safety has been a top priority of mine since I entered office four years ago,” said Westfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik. “My career prior to public service includes over 20 years as an Occupational Health and Safety officer, and I am very pleased the MIIA has made these training programs available to our employees.

While the health and safety of our workforce is its own reward, these safety and hazard awareness programs allow the City to save taxpayers money in the long-term.”

Urban Forestry Solutions of Pelham conducted the training program, which was designed for public works superintendents, managers and foremen, as well as other municipal personnel with responsibility for developing and implementing electrical hazard awareness programs at the departmental level. During the day-long program, participants learned about important regulatory issues; identification and avoidance of electrical hazards; recognition of key electrical hardware; safe aerial working practices; and emergency response protocols.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 Christopher J. Houle, 46, of 7 Lewis St., was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 5 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police.

Devon Cardona, 35, of 100 Greanda Terrace, Springfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 5 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield police.

Nicole M. Fournier, 37, of 859 Main St., Holyoke, was released on her personal recognizance pending a Feb. 5 hearing after she was arraigned on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield police.

William R. Welch, 33, of 1 Klondike Ave., was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 4 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of charge of larceny of property valued more than $250 by a single scheme and five charges of improper use of a credit card brought by Westfield police.

Zachary P. Dougherty, 28, of 9 Robin Road, Southwick, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 7 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating an unregistered motor vehicle brought by Southwick police.

Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 David M. Riopelle, 45, of 184 Bradford St., Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to a charge of shoplifting by asportation brought

by Westfield police and was placed on probation for one month. He was fined $100 and assessed $50.

Victoria P. Davis, 23, of 79 Meadow St., was found to be responsible for a charge of speeding in violation of special regulations brought by State Police and was assessed $50. A charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license was not prosecuted.

Dawn Carrington, 36, of 42 Washington St., was released on her personal recognizance pending a Feb. 7 hearing after she was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield police.

Samuel E. Ascioti, 24, of 134 Forest Park Ave., Springfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 7 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield police.

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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 Why did Christ come to earth?

Romans 16:25-27 Men’s Bible study every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm at the pastor’s home at 1126 Huntington Rd. Russell, MA. (Crescent Mills) We have decided to go through the theology of God. R.C. Sproul presents a 12 part series and we will discuss each part every Wed. until we are done and have a better understanding of God. We challenge men to be a spiritual leader in their homes and to be a growing Christian.

Women’s study day has been set as Tuesdays at 10 am at 1126 Huntington Rd. Russell, MA. (Crescent Mills) For more information call Sandra Noe @ 413-8623284. The women have just started a study of Exodus.

Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway – P.O. Box 260 – Southwick, MA 01077- 413-569-6362 12/01/13 – 12/07/13 Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister DECEMBER 1, 2013 - 10:00 AM - Communion Service – First Sunday of Advent - Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister, Music –Voice Choir; Nursery Available; 10:15 AM Sunday school; 11:00 AM Coffee Hour – 1:00 PM Advent Workshop; 3:30 PM - O.A. Meeting: DECEMBER 3, TUESDAY – 11:00 AM Advent Study Group; 6:30 PM Bell Choir; 7:00 PM Boy Scouts: DECEMBER 4, WEDNESDAY: 9-1:00 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open:7:00 PM Adult Choir, - DECEMBER 5, THURSDAY – 7:00 PM Advent Study Group; 7:00 PM T.O.P.S. DECEMBER 6 FRIDAY: 9-1:00 PM – Henrietta’s Thrift Shop - open; 5:30 PM Wedding Rehearsal; 6:00 PM O.A. Meeting, 7:00 PM

Set up for Holly Bazaar - 7:30 PM - A.A. Meeting; DECEMBER 7, - SATURDAY: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Holly Bazaar, 3:00 PM Wedding.

The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net Sundays Holy Eucharist at 8 am & 10 am Wednesdays Bible Study at 9:30 am Holy Eucharist & Healing at Noon The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sunday, Dec. 1 The First Sunday of Advent 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery Christian Formation Spirit of Christmas Alternative Gift Fair 3-5 pm Cookies & Crêche Monday, Dec. 2 5-5:50 pm St. Cecilia Bell Ringers 6 – 7:30 pm St. Francis Bell Ringers 8-9 pm AA Meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 3 6 pm Healing & Holy Eucharist 7 pm Theology on Tap (Tavern Restaurant) Wed., Dec. 4 12 Noon Healing & Holy Eucharist 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting 7 pm Venture Crew Thursday, Dec. 5 4:30-5:30 pm WW Meeting 6 pm – 7 pm WW Meeting 7:30-9 pm NA Meeting Friday, Dec. 6 4:45 – 5:30 pm Music Together 7 pm West Coast Swing Dance Class Saturday, Dec. 7 11:00- 12:30 AA Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Dec. 8 The Second Sunday of Advent 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery Christian Formation Spirit of Christmas Alternative Gift Fair 6:30 pm Westfield Little League Meeting

RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY

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Advent Christian Church 11 Washington Street Westfield, MA 01085 Interim Minister: Rev. George Karl Phone - (413) 568-1020 Sunday - 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages; 11 a.m. Praise and Worship Service.

Thursday - 7 p.m. - Bible Study & Prayer.

All services open to the public, church is handicap accessible.

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. Linda D. Shaw, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday - Worship Hour - 10:45 a.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

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)

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

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

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

Mon, Tues, Wed: 7 a.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Communion Services: Thur: 9 a.m.

Fri: 7 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: 7 p.m.

(Vigil) 7 a.m., 9 a.m.

Confession: Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m.

Granville Federated Church American Baptist & United Church of Christ 16 Granby Road, Granville, MA 01034 Phone - (413) 357-8583 Sunday - 9 a.m. - Junior Choir Practice 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

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 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

9-1 PM

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

THE WESTFIELD NEWS First Congregational Church of Westfield 18 Broad Street Westfield MA 01085 Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Carrie Salzer, Director of Children and Family Ministries Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 –1 568-2833 E m a i l : O f f i c e @ churchonthegreen.org www.churchonthegreen.org Worship Service: Sundays 10 AM Fellowship Hour 11:00 AM Childcare Available -Handicap Accessible This Week at First Church Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 9:00AM Senior Choir Rehearsal 9:30AM Music Committee/Parlor 10:00AM Worship Service 11:15AM Senior Choir Rehearsal 11:15-11:45AM Junior Choir Rehearsal 11:30AM Inquirer’s Gathering/Parlor 4:00PM Confirmation Class/Library Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 7:00 PM Line Dancing Wednesday Dec. 4, 2013 6:30PM Church School Meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 6:00PM-8:00PM Vendor Night/Cookie Walk Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 1:30PM Victorian Tea 4:00PM Family Christmas Carol Festival First Congregational Church of Westfield will hold its annual Vendor Night on Thursdsay, December 5th from 6-8PM. This event will feature a variety of can’t-miss merchants offering products from well-known brands Dessert and Coffee will be available.

The event will also feature a vendor auction and a cookie Walk. This year First Church will also be selling homemade frozen Apple Pies or Homemade Golumpkies.

If you’re a vendor and you’d like to participate, it’s still not too late! To learn how, contact the church office Phone 568-2833 email: office@churchonthegreen. org First Church is located at 18 Broad Street (on the Green) in downtown Westfield.

The Church is handicapped accessible.

Christmas at GFC GRANVILLE – Saturday, December 7 promises to be a busy, fun-filled day at Granville Federated Church.

The day begins with the Granville-Tolland Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and photos with Santa from 7 to 11 a.m. (See related article.) The annual church Christmas Party begins at 4:30 p.m. with crafts for all ages, followed by a short movie. Fellowship continues and a potluck supper starts at 6 p.m. with a Carol Sing from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Breakfast will be served on Sun., Dec. 8th from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This is a change from our usual schedule so please take note. All are welcome. Church attendance not required! But, of course, you are welcome in church if you choose to attend.

On Sunday, Dec. 15th, the children will perform a Christmas pageant in the sanctuary after the worship service. A special Coffee Hour will follow. Come and refresh your Christmas spirit and fellowship with new and old friends.

The Ladies Aid meets for a Christmas Turkey Dinner and Party at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 18th. The dinner is a planned potluck with ladies signing up for side dishes and desserts to go with the turkey. Please see Carolyn

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We will have the Hat and Mitten Tree throughout the month of December to collect hats and mittens for the children served by the Springfield

Council of Churches.

Christmas Sunday is Dec. 22nd. On Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24th, we celebrate with our traditional Candlelight Service at 7 p.m.

A Christmas Carol Sing will be held on the first two Sundays after Christmas during the Morning Worship Service starting at 10 a.m.

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NO PLACE LIKE A HOME....

This week’s featured pets available for adoption:

INDY

Hi, my name is Indy, and I am really timid. I did not have a very good start in life and that left me frightened of people. If you give me time, can be patient with me, and gentle, then you are that person I have been looking for all my life. I just need someone to love me, and because I am scared, it will take a very special person with a lot of love to assure me that I can trust you; trust is a big issue with me. I am a 2 1⁄2 yr old male, short haired lab mix. If you have the patience to come and visit me a few times and let me get to really know you before you take me home with you, I know we can be life long buddies. Please just give me time.

And may I say to everyone at this Holiday season, thank you for coming to the shelter and adopting so many of my friends here. I hope someone will see it in their heart to adopt me.

BUBBA

Hello from Bubba, and here at the shelter they call me cuddles sometimes cuz that is what I love to do the most; cuddle. And I hear them say that I am very affectionate; I don’t know what that means but they smile at me when they say it so I know it is something good. I am about 2 1⁄2 yrs old and I am a Staffordshire terrier that just loves to play outdoors any time of the year. I can also lay on the couch with you and we could be the very best of friends. I would really love that. I like people, but here at the shelter they think I would be best in a house where there were no children under 10, and that is simply because of my size. I am not fat or anything, it is just that I am solidly built and would feel terrible if I ever knocked a small child down by mistake, cuz I would never do anything like that on purpose.

I also want to wish you all a happy holiday season, and thank you for adopting us!

For more information please call (413) 564-3129 or stop by the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter 178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA

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Obituaries Florence Morgan SOUTHWICK - Florence (Johnson) Morgan, 93, died Thursday November 28, 2013. She was born in Westfield on September 21, 1920, to the late Carl and Mabel (Izold) Johnson. A life-long resident, she attended the one-room schoolhouse on North Longyard Road and the Consolidated Elementary School, and graduated from Westfield High School in 1937.

Florence worked at the Springfield Armory from 1942-1945 starting as a Mechanical Learner, but was soon promoted to Assembler. She was the first woman to receive a Certificate for Outstanding Service in the production of the M-1 rifle. In later years, she worked part-time for the Southwick Post Office. She and her husband were on the founding members of the Pioneer Valley Square Dance Club in Westfield in the mid 1950’s and were regular Saturday night dancers at other clubs in the area. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening, and her family, especially her dozen great-grandchildren.

She was a parishioner of the Southwick Congregational Church and a member of the Southwick Historical Society and Women’s Club.

She leaves her loving husband of 67 years, Walter W. Morgan; son, Walter and his wife Karen of Northfield, MA; daughter, Jean Ketchale and husband Steve of Southwick; grandchildren, Jodi Nylund of Waterbury, CT, Lori Grazia and husband Eric of Southwick, Tami Westcott and husband Mike of Southwick, Adam Morgan and wife Lisa of South Glastonbury, CT, Shane Morgan and wife Kathryn of North Kingstown, RI and Katelyn Morgan of Hartford, CT. Family and friends are invited to meet for calling hours on Sunday, December 1st from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick.

Florence’s funeral ceremony will be held on Monday, December 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by burial and committal services in New Cemetery in Southwick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Southwick Historical Society Inc. P.O. Box 323, Southwick, MA 01077 or to the Southwick Congregational Church, P.O. Box 1260, Southwick, MA 01077. www.forastierefuneralhomes.com

William D. Murray, Jr. WESTFIELD - William Day Murray Jr., 81, of Westfield, died Wednesday at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. Born in Holyoke, he was a long time resident of Westfield and was a communicant of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church.

Bill served in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War, and for many years everyone knew him as the owner and operator of Murray’s Mobil before he sold his business in 2005. Bill loved going to work every day and looked forward to seeing and laughing with customers who over the years became his friends. His greatest pleasure came from his home which became the gathering place for his friends and his family but his favorite times were spent with his grandchildren. Bill enjoyed reading and doing puzzles, and he was a true fan of all his Boston teams. He was especially thrilled to see the Red Sox win another World Series this year. Bill will be deeply missed by his family. He was a gentle, loving man and a wonderful husband and father.

He was predeceased by his wife, Rachel and his parents, William and Katherine Murray. He is survived by his two sons, William Murray of Agawam, and Donald Murray and his wife Suzanne of Westfield; his five grandchildren, Alec, John, Noah Caroline and Jared; his brother, James of East Longmeadow and several nieces and nephews. Bill’s family would like to express a sincere thank you to everyone on Three West at the Soldiers Home and the staff of Life Choice Hospice for all their loving and exceptional care given to him.

Funeral will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday from the Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the funeral home will be on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Donations may be made to www.autismspeaks.org firtionadams.com.

Ann V. Schultz WESTFIELD - Ann Victoria (Zarolinski) Schultz, 79, died Thursday, November 28, 2013 in a local nursing home. She was born Methuen, MA on May 11, 1934 to the late Peter and Della (Stagnicki) Zarolinski.

She grew up in Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee High School. Ann took banking courses at Fairfield University and attended Bennett Secretary School. She worked at Woronoco Bank in Westfield for many years and was a Vice President of the Lending Dept. and retired in 1991. She was a member of the Westfield Spark Plugs and was a member of the board of directors at Pine Hill Cemetery. Ann enjoyed knitting, baking and cooking.

She leaves her husband, Richard A. Schultz; her son, Richard A. Schultz of Westfield; her sister, Corrine Dassatti of West Springfield;, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Ann was predeceased by her daughter, Susan Corrine Schultz in 1989.

The funeral for Ann will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. The burial will be private. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 4:007:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Noble VNA and Hospice, 77 Mill Street, Westfield 01085 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472. firtionadams.com

Terry A. Macnair GRANVILLE - Terry A. Macnair, 70, a forty year Granville resident, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Noble Hospital. He was born in Orlando, Florida on May 16, 1943, a son of the late Ward and Edythe (Zetty) Macnair.

He attended local schools and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine USS Tecumseh. He was previously employed at Combustion Engineering as a Nuclear Engineer. While in the Navy, Terry was a member of the Blue Jacket Choir and played trumpet in the band. He enjoyed cooking and electronics and bicycled in the “Century Ride” a one hundred mile race. He was a people person who believed in keeping in touch with friends, family and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Tullis) Macnair of Granville; a son, Darren Macnair; daughter, Amy Macnair and their mother, Myrna of Colorado, and stepson Jason Foxwell of Maryland. He was predeceased by his brother, Tony. Friends are requested to gather on Tuesday, December 3rd for 1:00 p.m. services at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery Committal Chapel, 1390 Main Street, Agawam. There are no calling hours. The Legacy Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit legacy-funeralhome.com for more information.

Metal Thefts Continued from Page 4 lawmakers believe new laws are essential to regulate and track the sale of metals; others, however, argue that new regulations are the last thing that’s needed and say laws already on the books must be enforced more effectively.

In Pennsylvania, one of the hardest-hit states by metal theft, a bill put forward by state Reps. Kevin Boyle (D) and John Taylor (R) seeks to amplify existing requirements on metal processors by requiring them to register formally through the state Attorney General’s office and join a centralized, industrywide transaction database that would be accessible to law enforcement agencies.

Pennsylvania has tried to cut down on metal theft in the state for years; in 2008, the legislature passed a law that has had mixed success. Most agree it was a positive step forward—requiring metal recycling centers to keep records of their purchases.

“There are legitimate businesses that do this the right way, but we were finding that with some thefts they were selling supplies to scrap metal

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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CEMETERY WEST SPRINGFIELD Christmas logs / Winter decorations can be placed in the cemetery beginning Sunday, December 1, 2013 and can remain in the cemetery until March 15, 2014.

Peter M. Thompson SOUTHWICK - Peter Merritt Thompson, 75, of 3 South Village, died at Genesis Health Care of Westfield on Monday, November 25, 2013, held by the love of those with him, but, also, of those far away. Pete was born in Morris Plains, NJ, to Howard Everett Thomson and Elizabeth Clark Thompson. He joined his older sister, Jini.

He graduated from Morristown High School in 1956 and from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA in 1960. Here he met his future wife, Jane, and a glorious group of friends, especially from Sigma Chi. Upon graduation, having completed the R.O.T.C. program, Pete left for Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX. He and Jane married in 1962 and began their life together at Ft. Bliss. Pete was shipped from Texas to Key West, FL during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After nine years in Delaware, the Thompson family, now including children Melanie and Matthew, moved to Southwick in 1971.

Pete worked for the State of Connecticut in computer programming. His avocations were raising farm animals, and, always, his art. A talented wood carver, he did exquisite bas reliefs as well as many abstracts. Pete was a member of Southwick Congregational Church, and sang bass in the choir for forty years. Music and the choir community were important to him. A couple guitars, banjo, ukulele, and the piano, he played for his own pleasure at home. Tennis, golfing with his loyal friend Frank, drawing cartoons, and word puns added to his pleasures.

Pete leaves his wife, Jane, after fifty-one beautiful years together, his much-loved daughter, Melanie Thompson of Wilmington, Delaware, and her happy gift of a grandson, Owen Matthew Thompson, named for his Uncle Matthew, who died in 1988. Pete and Jane also lost their first baby in 1965. Pete leaves his sister, Jini Jacob, in Portland, Oregon. Despite illness and distance they remained close. He always loved the fun and laughter of being with his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sally and Dick McBride of Watertown, MA and Charlotte Bacon of Simsbury, CT. He would also want to say, “Thanks”, to his nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins and friends, whose company he so enjoyed. He was a man of gentle ways, calm manner, and wonderful dry humor. How he loved us all, and how we have loved him! Pete showed his courage and determination throughout a twenty years’ battle against Parkinson’s disease. He has made a gift of his body to the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

A Memorial Service will be held at Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway on December 14th, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow.

Donations in his memory may be given to the church at P.O. Box 260, to the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida, 1048 Goodlette Road, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34102, or to the Matthew H. Thompson Memorial Scholarship, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

The family wishes to thank those who have cared for Pete and for them during these sad days, and that includes the comforting care received form the staff at Genesis Health Care of Westfield and the Noble Hospital Visiting Nurse and Hospice. www.forastierefuneralhome.com

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dealers that shouldn’t be buying them,” said Marc D. Collazzo, Taylor’s chief of staff. “By the time a policeman might get to that scrap metal yard and ask you about

it, it could be long gone and it was paid in cash. Our bill aims to do a couple different things, [but] first and foremost, it is meant to ensure that there are identifying fea-

tures, a database, of transactions that take place.”

The Pennsylvania state Senate also is considering increasing penalties on the exchange of stolen metal.

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THE WESTFIELD NEWSSPORTS WESTFIELD HS FALL SEASON WRAPUP

Bombers: ‘Good sports’

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – It appears that the Bombers are more than just fine athletes, but also “good sports.”

The Westfield High School field football team recently capped off a remarkable season in head coach Bill Moore’s final hurrah with a dominating performance against Cathedral on Thanksgiving Day at Springfield College. The Bombers only two season losses were against the region’s top team in Western Massachusetts, the Central Golden Eagles.

A few weeks ago, the Westfield High School field hockey team’s incredible run came to an end in the playoffs. Under the direction of head coach Karen Gomez, also the school’s athletic director, the team has continued to show steady progress over the course of the past

few years. Not only are the Bombers improving on the field, but, apparently they are beginning to have their efforts rewarded off of it as well.

On November 21, the Westfield High School football and field hockey teams received the Western Massachusetts Officials Association sportsmanship award. The two teams were presented the award at the Dante Club in West Springfield.

“I think it says a lot about what we’re trying to stress to our athletes,” Gomez said.

“For the football team, I think

it speaks to the character that coach Bill Moore has tried to establish with his student-athletes.”

“For our team,” Gomez explained, “I’ve said, ‘Hold your head high, treat your opponent well. This is how you live your life.’”

Coach Moore appeared to be a source of inspiration for his team this season, instilling a sense of pride and helping players realize that building character is just as important as piling up victories out on the field.

When asked who or what was the key to a victorious season, Moore, rather than pointing to a forced fumble or a stellar run had this to say.

“It’s really hard to pick a kid, a moment, or a play (as being THE BEST),” he said.

“It’s tough to single one out. … The award … it means a lot. We want to win with character and within the rules and this team certainly did that. It meant a lot to me because in

all my years of coaching football, basketball, and lacrosse, I have never received a technical foul or unsportsmanlike penalty. Even though I disagreed with a call or two along the way, I never wanted to hurt our team’s chances to win the game.” “…I took a program in pretty tough shape, and been pretty competitive,” he added.

“The kids have gone on to play, not only play, but do good things.”

Another of the school’s top sports’ teams, the gymnastics program, has done good things, in fact GREAT things all season.

Westfield gymnastics coach Joanne Hewins led her team to its seventh straight west sectional team, capping off another championship season with a current winning streak of 125-0.

“It was one of the most memorable nights of my life,” said Hewins, following season’s end. “I’m so proud of

my kids. It was a nice ending.”

The gymnastics team has been a source of inspiration for many, and its never-ending success story brings to mind other highly-successful programs like Longmeadow football, field hockey, girls’ volleyball, and lacrosse, Agawam volleyball teams, Ludlow soccer teams, and in the Whip City, baseball and hockey. Quite simply, the Lady Bombers are to high school gymnastics like what UConn is to college women’s basketball.

“The work ethic, talent, and dedication of our gymnasts – all those factors played into the success of our team,” coach Hewins said. “It was bittersweet.”

A sportsmanship award was not awarded in the sport of gymnastics this season, with MIAA officials stating that they did not want to slight anyone.

“They felt everyone deserved it,” Hewins said. “It was a round-about compliment. I felt Westfield deserved it. These kids displayed (good sportsmanship) all season.

They stayed after practices and picked up the gym.”

As far as retirement is concerned, Hewins said, “It was bittersweet. It’s for the best, this chapter’s done. I’m still going to have my hands in it.

I’m going to help out. It will be nice knowing the pressure of a five-day commitment is gone. I’m laying the team in great hands … I never would have left it if I felt the program would end.”

Assistant coach Beth Liquori, a four-year assistant, is the favorite to land the head coaching job next fall, Hewins said.

NOTES: Bombers’ senior gymnast Josh Burrage was named the “senior gymnast of the year.” Said Hewins: “That was really exciting.”

POWDER PUFF: Another look back ...

PHOTOS BY FREDERICK GORE

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES WEDNESDAY December 11

THURSDAY December 12

FRIDAY December 13

SATURDAY December 14

MONDAY December 16

TUESDAY December 17

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Monument Mt., 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Monument Mt., 7 p.m.

SWIMMING at Easthampton, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Central, 5:30 p.m.

WRESTLING at Mt. Hope Invitational, R.I., 9 a.m.

HOCKEY vs. Minnechaug, Amelia Park, 6 p.m.

SWIMMING vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Dean Tech, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Renaissance School, Boland School, 5:30 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS V HOOPS at HCCS, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS JV HOOPS at HCCS, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS V HOOPS at HCCS, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, 7 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY vs. Chicopee Comp, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Monson, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES

2012-2013 WESTFIELD STATE ICE HOCKEY SCHEDULE DAY Thursday Saturday Wednesday Wednesday Saturday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Saturday Thursday

DATE OPPONENT Dec. 5 at Worcester State Dec. 7 at Plymouth State Dec. 11 at Stonehill College Jan. 8 at Becker College Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE Jan. 14 at Southern New Hampshire Jan. 16 SALEM STATE Jan. 23 at Fitchburg State Jan. 25 at UMass Dartmouth Jan. 30 WORCESTER STATE

TIME 2:00 7:00 5:35 7:30 7:35 7:00 4:30 7:35

Saturday Thursday Saturday Saturday Thursday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Saturday

2013-2014 WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DAY

DATE

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Tuesday Thursday Monday Wednesday Saturday

Dec. 3 Dec. 5 Dec. 9 Dec. 11 Dec. 14

AMHERST at Wesleyan University at Lyndon (Vt.) State SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY

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Thursday Monday Thursday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Thursday Saturday

Jan. 2 Jan. 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 21 Jan. 25 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 Feb. 4 Feb. 6 Feb. 11 Feb. 15 Feb. 18 Feb. 22 Feb. 25 Feb. 27 March 1

NICHOLS at Newbury FRAMINGHAM STATE at Bridgewater State at Salem State WORCESTER STATE MCLA at Fitchburg State at Framingham State BRIDGEWATER STATE at Western Connecticut SALEM STATE at Worcester State at MCLA FITCHBURG STATE MASCAC Quarterfinals MASCAC Semi-finals MASCAC Championship

7:30 6:00 7:30 3:00 3:00 7:30 3:00 7:30 3:00 7:30 7:00 7:30 3:00 7:30 3:00 TBA TBA TBA

Feb. 1 Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 15 Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 25 March 1 March 4 March 8

PLYMOUTH STATE at Framingham State at Salem State FITCBHURG STATE UMASS DARTMOUTH at Worcester State PLYMOUTH STATE MASCAC Quarterfinals MASCAS Semifinals MASCAC Championship

DATE OPPONENT

Wednesday Dec. 4 Saturday Dec. 7

Saturday Dec. 14 Sunday Jan. 19 Saturday Jan. 25 Saturday Feb. 1 Friday Feb. 14 Saturday Feb. 15 Sunday Feb. 16

TIME

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND Little East Conference Championships @UMass Dartmouth PLYMOUTH STATE BRIDGEWATER STATE at University of Saint Joseph (CT) WESTERN CONNECTICUT New England Championships New England Championships New England Championships University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

7:00 11:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00

2013-2014 WESTFIELD STATE MEN’S & WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD DAY DATE OPPONENT

Place

Saturday Dec. 7 Springfield College Invitational Saturday Dec. 14 Northeastern Invitational

Saturday Jan. 18 Coast Guard Invitational Saturday Jan. 25 Springfield College Invitational Saturday Feb. 1 Dartmouth College Invitational Saturday Feb. 8 MIT/Boston University Invitationals Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC/Alliance Championships Fri.-Sat. Feb. 21-22 New England Division III Finals

Springfield Reggie Lewis Ctr. Boston New London, CT Springfield Hanover, N.H. Boston Southern Maine

Fri.-Sat Feb. 28 All New England Championships

March 1 Fri.-Sat March 7-8 ECAC Division III Championships Fri.-Sat. March 14-15 NCAA Division III Championships

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Austin Dillon put a Nationwide trophy in his saddlebag.

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We might be more impressed by Kyle Busch’s season, but Jimmie is happy with how it turned out.

Where do you rank the 2013 season among Jimmie Johnson’s championship years?

Frankly, as a total season, from head to toe, it wasn’t as impressive as his 2004 season, when he won eight races, had 20 top-5s and finished second in points. Of his championship campaigns, it’ll take something special to top Jimmie’s 2007 season, when he collected 10 race trophies to go along with his season-ending Cup championship hardware. All in all, though, it was an undeniably great season — darn near enough to get my “Driver of the Year” vote.

Sprint Cup 1. Jimmie Johnson, 2,419.

2. Matt Kenseth, 2,400.

3. Kevin Harvick, 2,385.

4. Kyle Busch, 2,364.

5. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,363.

6. Jeff Gordon, 2,337.

7. Clint Bowyer, 2,336.

8. Joey Logano, 2,323.

9. Greg Biffle, 2,321.

10. Kurt Busch, 2,309.

11. Ryan Newman, 2,286.

12. Kasey Kahne, 2,283.

13. Carl Edwards, 2,282.

14. Brad Keselowski, 1,041.

15. Jamie McMurray, 1,007.

16. Martin Truex Jr., 998.

17. Paul Menard, 949.

18. Aric Almirola, 913.

19. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 909.

20. Jeff Burton, 906.

Huh? You heard me: Darn near. While NASCAR and other sanctioning bodies pass out season-ending hardware in each of their series, many publications like to honor their overall “Driver of the Year,” and though it’s uncommon to vote against the champion in North America’s biggest series, I’m leaning toward Kyle Busch.

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Nationwide 1. Austin Dillon, 1,180.

2. Sam Hornish Jr., 1,177.

3. Regan Smith, 1,108.

4. Elliott Sadler, 1,090.

5. Justin Allgaier, 1,090.

6. Trevor Bayne, 1,086.

7. Brian Scott, 1,053.

8. Kyle Larson, 995.

9. Parker Kligerman, 993.

10. Brian Vickers, 970.

11. Alex Bowman, 884.

12. Nelson Piquet Jr., 861.

13. Mike Bliss, 814.

14. Travis Pastrana, 751.

15. Michael Annett, 696.

16. Jeremy Clements, 638.

17. Mike Wallace, 609.

18. Reed Sorenson, 524.

19. Joe Nemechek, 513.

20. Eric McClure, 482.

Camping World Trucks 1. Matt Crafton, 804.

2. Ty Dillon, 764.

3. James Buescher, 761.

4. Johnny Sauter, 732.

5. Jeb Burton, 731.

6. Ryan Blaney, 726.

7. Brendan Gaughan, 717.

8. Darrell Wallace Jr., 704.

9. Miguel Paludo, 697.

10. Timothy Peters, 683.

11. John Wes Townley, 641.

12. Dakoda Armstrong, 628.

13. German Quiroga, 625.

14. Ron Hornaday Jr., 612.

15. Joey Coulter, 605.

16. Max Gresham, 579.

17. Ryan Sieg, 500.

18. Ross Chastain, 484.

19. Brennan Newberry, 452.

20. Norm Benning, 370.

KEY DATES Dec. 6: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards, Las Vegas Jan. 9-10: Daytona Preseason Thunder testing (Sprint Cup) Jan. 11-12: Daytona Preseason Thunder testing (Nationwide) Jan. 13-14: Daytona Preseason Thunder testing (truck series) Jan. 29: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 2014 induction, Charlotte, N.C. Feb. 15: The Sprint Unlimited Feb. 16: Daytona 500 qualifying Feb. 18: UNOH Battle At The Beach (K&N Pro East, Whelen Modifieds) Feb. 20: Budweiser Duel Feb. 21: NextEra Energy Resources 250 Feb. 22: DRIVE4COPD 300 Feb. 23: Daytona 500

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

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Yep, this was the “before” picture at Talladega. Later, the “Big One” cleared a path for David Ragan’s unlikely victory — it’s No. 5 on our list of best 2013 races.

Editor’s note: In the coming weeks, we will count down our top five races of the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Today is No. 5, the May 5 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Why punish Jimmie Johnson for only running Cup? Think of it as rewarding Kyle, not punishing Jimmie. Sure, Jimmie could expand his trophy case by running on Fridays and Saturdays, but he prefers to spend his free time in the motorcoach. With an extra kid now in tow, that may change.

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alladega Superspeedway lived up to the pre-race hype as the track that produces some of the craziest finishes in NASCAR each season.

Matt Kenseth, making only his 10th start for Joe Gibbs Racing, looked like he had the eld covered, TALLADEGA fi leading 142 of the 192 laps MAY 5 over the highbanked, 2.66mile tri-oval. But as Talladega has proven time and again, the best car doesn’t always win and unpredictable finishes are the standard. Kenseth finished eighth.

The “Big One” happened on Lap 183 and took out a dozen cars, including big-name drivers such as Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman and Jamie McMurray — McMurray, by the way, would come back and win Talladega’s fall race.

The race was getting super competitive as the checkered flag neared. There were eight lead changes over the last 26 laps. The late multi-car crash

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GODSPEAK: Give me Joey Logano for scoring a win and making the Chase in his first year at Penske Racing.

KEN’S CALL: I’m going with Ricky Stenhouse, for obvious reasons.

scrambled the field for a twolap shootout, which produced an unexpected champion — David Ragan — who got the winning push from Front Row Motorsports teammate David Gilliland. Ragan gave car owner Bob Jenkins his first Cup Series triumph.

“This is a true David vs.

Goliath moment here,” Ragan said in Victory Lane.

“We love this place. Front Row Motorsports puts a little

Who’s your biggest underachiever of the 2013 season?

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

The Sprint Unlimited, Daytona (Kevin Harvick) Budweiser Duel 1, Daytona (Kevin Harvick) Budweiser Duel 2, Daytona (Kyle Busch) Daytona 500, Daytona (Jimmie Johnson) Subway Fresh Fit 500, Phoenix (Carl Edwards) Kobalt Tools 400, Las Vegas (Matt Kenseth) Food City 500, Bristol (Kasey Kahne) Auto Club 400, Fontana (Kyle Busch) STP Gas Booster 500, Martinsville (Jimmie Johnson) NRA 500, Texas (Kyle Busch) STP 400, Kansas City (Matt Kenseth) Toyota Owners 400, Richmond (Kevin Harvick) Aaron’s 499, Talladega (David Ragan) Bojangles’ Southern 500, Darlington (Matt Kenseth) Sprint Showdown, Charlotte (Jamie McMurray) All-Star Race, Charlotte (Jimmie Johnson) Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte (Kevin Harvick) Dover 400, Dover (Tony Stewart) Pocono 400, Pocono (Jimmie Johnson) Quicken Loans 400, Michigan (Greg Biffle) Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma (Martin Truex Jr.) Quaker State 400, Kentucky (Matt Kenseth) Coke Zero 400, Daytona (Jimmie Johnson) Camping World RV Sales 301, Loudon (Brian Vickers) Your Hero’s Name Here 400, Indy (Ryan Newman) GoBowling.com 400, Pocono (Kasey Kahne) Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, Watkins Glen (Kyle Busch) Pure Michigan 400, Michigan (Joey Logano) Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol (Matt Kenseth) AdvoCare 500, Atlanta (Kyle Busch) Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond (Carl Edwards) GEICO 400, Chicagoland (Matt Kenseth) Sylvania 300, Loudon (Matt Kenseth) AAA 400, Dover (Jimmie Johnson) Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City (Kevin Harvick) Bank of America 500, Charlotte (Brad Keselowski) Camping World 500, Talladega (Jamie McMurray) Goody’s Headache Relief 500, Martinsville (Jeff Gordon) AAA Texas 500, Texas (Jimmie Johnson) AdvoCare 500, Phoenix (Kevin Harvick) Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead (Denny Hamlin)

Who’s your biggest over-achiever of the 2013 season?

Sometimes, winners are downright giddy. Other times, they look a bit surprised by it all. It looked like a combination of the two for David Ragan after Front Row Motorsports’ 1-2 finish.

2013 SPRINT CUP RESULTS Feb. 16 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Feb. 24 March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 April 7 April 13 April 21 April 27 May 5 May 11 May 18 May 18 May 26 June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 July 6 July 14 July 28 Aug. 4 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Aug. 24 Sept. 1 Sept. 7 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 12 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

When in doubt, flood ’em with numbers. Like these: Kyle had four wins and finished fourth in the Cup Series, which isn’t bad, of course. Now consider his complete dominance in the Nationwide Series, where he had 12 wins in 26 starts and led 42 percent of the laps he completed. Even Bear Bryant didn’t dominate Saturdays in that fashion. Let’s not forget his five wins in 11 Truck Series starts. That’s 21 wins, in case you lost count.

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emphasis on coming to Daytona and Talladega.

“The draft is a big equalizer and anything can happen.We made the right pit calls all day.

Our pit crew was flawless and we were just in the right place at the right time.”

Carl Edwards, who lost the lead to Ragan on the last lap, finished third, followed by Michael Waltrip and eventual Cup champ Jimmie Johnson.

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Junior’s current winless streak (last win: June 17, 2012 at Michigan)

Laps laps led by Jimmie Johnson (19 percent of the laps he completed)

Laps led by Danica Patrick (all at the Daytona 500)

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GODSPEAK: Is Richard Childress going to roll that No. 3 car out of the garage?

KEN’S CALL: Will Tony Stewart be ready to roll when Speedweeks arrives?

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These two Hendrick Motorsports drivers combined for one win in 2013. Below, the numbers 5 and 55 will tell you which driver didn’t contribute to that total.

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GODSPEAK: Juan Pablo Montoya was such a bust he was shown the door.

Under-achieved then under the bus.

KEN’S CALL: Burton, Montoya, Keselowski . . . all deserving. But given the hype, gotta say Danica.

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Annie’s Mailbox

By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR

No cuddles Dear Annie: I have been with the same woman for six years.

Now she has asked me to marry her. We get along terrifically, but when it comes to bedtime, there is no closeness. She says she can’t cuddle with me because she’s been hurt so many times in the past. We sleep with her three big dogs in between us.

This doesn’t seem fair to me. If you’re in love, isn’t it only natural to want to hold and cuddle the one you marry? I’m terrified of making the wrong choice. Please help. -- No Cuddles in California Dear California: Not everyone likes to cuddle, but someone who puts three dogs between you in bed isn’t even trying. More importantly, you need to be compatible on this issue. If your girlfriend has been so hurt in the past that she cannot show affection, suggest that she get counseling. Otherwise, we don’t recommend you spend the rest of your life wishing things were different with your partner. And should you decide she’s not the one, please have the decency to tell her so you both can move on.

Dear Annie: I would like to offer a possible solution to “No Hallmark,” whose sister makes cards that are a work of art and need to be displayed. Now she’s inundated with lovely cards and doesn’t know what to do with them.

I have a dear friend who has been making such cards for more than 20 years. I consider them an extension of her personality and spirit. For a long time, I saved the cards in a box.

Recently, I took them out, selected a few of my favorites and had them cropped, matted and framed in a collage that I hung in my home office. Whenever I see it, I smile and remember happy times in our friendship.

My friend sends me new cards every year. I display them temporarily and then put them into the box. Sometime in the future, I will once again go through the process of having my favorites framed and hung in a space that needs brightening somewhere in my home.

When my friend found out what I had done, it sent her over the moon with happiness -- the same way her thoughtfulness in creating and sending the cards makes me feel. -- Lucky Recipient Dear Lucky: We received several suggestions from readers who came up with ways to preserve these artistic cards without feeling overwhelmed. Read on: From New York: I am a card maker. I hope the people to whom I send my works of art feel the love and good wishes glued and stamped on that card stock. Here is another option for what to do with the cards after the recipient has finished enjoying them: Offer to give them back to the sender. I keep a scrapbook of my art and often look back at previous work to get ideas for new cards. I certainly would take my cards back.

Perhaps No Hallmark’s sister will, too. I bet she would be touched by the fact that the cards are still around after all these years.

Sierra Vista, Ariz: “No Hallmark” could donate those cards to a charity, such as St. Jude’s Children’s Ranch (100 St. Jude’s Blvd., Boulder City, NV 89005). The Ranch cares for children from abusive homes, and the kids earn money by recycling used cards into new ones and selling them.

California: “No Hallmark” could scan those beautiful cards and save them digitally. That way, she keeps the artwork and sentiments, but doesn’t have to store the physical paper. And she also could easily share them with others. She could even make a virtual album.

Louisville: My mother takes cards that she really likes and glues the front to a plain gift bag so the card continues “giving its gift.” I liked the idea enough to start doing it myself.

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 THE GIFT OF A SAFE HOLIDAY FOR PETS Dear Readers: With Christmas just around the corner, many folks are putting up Christmas trees and decorations for the holidays. This can be a dangerous time for dogs and cats. Here are some Heloise hints to keep your CAT OR DOG SAFE: * Don’t let animals drink the water that the tree is sitting in! * A real tree can be hazardous.

Needles from real trees aren’t digested and may be mildly toxic or could even puncture the intestine. * If you have a cat, you know how it loves to play! Keep lights and ornaments off the lower branches, where a cat can reach them. If a pet bites the light cord, it can be shocked or its mouth burned. Broken ornaments can cause choking hazards or cuts. * Keep wrapped gifts with bows or ribbons out of reach for the same reason. Pets may be tempted to chew paper, ribbons or the gift itself.

-- Heloise

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013: This year you open up to many new opportunities, though some of them come with quite a few hassles and difficult people. Go for what you want, but be aware that there could be some unwanted trappings. If you are single, you could meet someone who is emotionally unavailable. Unless you desire a situation like this, walk away fast. If you are attached, the two of you often sit down to have a conversation. Look for the best ways to support each other in your life goals. SCORPIO is willful; avoid arguing with him or her.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your intuition helps you land on your feet and deal with an unexpected. This situation could involve some travel or encourage a meeting with a very offbeat person. Know that you will have the control you need if you decide to head down that path. Tonight: A must appearance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Others come to you before you even pick up the phone to call them.

Try not to get uptight about all the invitations you receive. Something you have wished for could become a reality.

Refuse to get caught in a war of wills.

Tonight: Talk about your path and get feedback.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You might be back to the humdrum of your daily life, as you have so much on your plate that you need to complete. Work with a partner directly, but understand that this person could change direction at the drop of hat. You can’t control this person. Tonight: Watch a movie.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Your naughtiness seems to be contagious. News from a distance might persuade you to hop the next plane. You could find it difficult to change gears as quickly as you might want. A partner or dear friend might not see the situation as you do. Tonight: Let your hair down.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Realize that you might need a day off from the intense holiday pace that is starting to build. Lounging at home seems like a good day. You might need to handle a personal issue. Some of you might decide to take a stab at the holiday frivolity. Tonight: Order in.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Take news with a grain of salt, especially if it comes to you from a child or loved one. This person might have heard only what he or she wanted to. You could be surprised by the whole story, once it become readily available to you. Tonight: Partake in some eggnog with friends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH No one would say anything if you took off and indulged yourself instead of everyone else. Lose any feeling of guilt, and enjoy yourself. Meet a family member or friend for a late lunch.

Do not orchestrate the whole day, just go with the flow. Tonight: Swap news with a friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Wherever you are, you shine.

It is obvious that you are filled with confidence and are making excellent choices. Call home or check in with an older relative or parent. You might opt to adjust plans after having this conversation. Tonight: Do what pleases you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Be discreet, especially if something bothers you. Choose to be an observer and gather more information.

You might not be prepared to make a change or walk in a new direction just yet. Use caution with your spending.

Tonight: Get some extra R and R. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Zero in on what you want.

You might not feel as if your desires can be realized. Think positively so that you don’t jinx yourself. You might not realize just how many friends you have supporting you. Tonight: Where the gang is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Listen and be more direct when dealing with an older friend who always wants to have it his or her way.

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WESTFIELD - Join us on Friday, December 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a night of Holiday fun. The Annual Frosty Festival is a safe and exciting family affair. Wear your best ugly sweater and join the YMCA Elves for an exciting night of family swimming, kid’s carnival & crafts! Save room for some tasty treats, the Leaders Club will be hosting a bake sale.

Mr. & Mrs. Clause will be traveling all the way from the North Pole to join in on the fun! We hope to see you there too! From 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. there will be light refreshments with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, carnival games, holiday crafts, family fun stations and there will be a family open swim from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Admission will be taken at the door. Full Members & Program Participants are free. Community: $5.00/family of up to 4 ($1/per additional person)

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Breakfast with Santa GRANVILLE - The Granville-Tolland Lion’s Club is holding its annual Breakfast with Santa on December 7. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be held from 7am – 11am in the Fellowship Hall at the Granville Federated Church. Tickets are available at the door. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice are included for the cost of $5.00 for adults, kids 6-12 $2.00, and kids 5 and under eat for free. Pictures with Santa are $3.00. Proceeds from the breakfast go to support sight conservation, youth sports and emergency community services."

Fezziwig Faire WESTFIELD - The 2013 Fezziwig Faire, sponsored by the YMCA of Greater Westfield, Westfield on Weekends, Inc. and, the Business Improvement District, is part of the ever-popular Dickens Day’s in Westfield. This premier craft fair provides a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping. Some of the products to be sold this year will be knitted & crocheted items, jams, jellies and relishes, quilts, jewelry, homespun wool, lotions, lip balms, homemade

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WESTFIELD - Author Lori Szepelak of Southampton relishes her messages from the angelic realm. She will share her experiences of how her new book, Floors of the Forest, came to fruition during a program titled “An Evening of Angels� on Dec. 10 at the Westfield Athenaeum.

The 6:30 p.m. program in the Lang Auditorium is part of the Athenaeum’s monthly Local Author Series. The event is free and open to the public.

In her new book, just released from Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Szepelak shares the revelations she received from angels one winter morning in February 2013 on her way to work. Szepelak is also the author of An Angel on My Shoulder which debuted in 2010. “While I was driving to work I asked my guardian angel to help me determine the message of my second book,� she said. “Almost immediately, I heard the words ‘floors of the forest,’ and then the need to educate individuals – especially young people - across the globe to work in concert with their guardian angel to help preserve Mother Earth.�

Szepelak noted that she was intrigued by the title and the concept fit perfectly into her own lifestyle – being an avid hiker and scuba diver. “I incorporated messages I heard in the spring of 2013 from the angels with what I knew about the environment, as well as my personal experiences in nature, and soon the book came to fruition effortlessly,� she said. “The angels were also particular in stressing that young people need to be engaged now so I’m hopeful that teens especially will consider attending the lecture,� she said.

For more information on Floors of the Forest, visit www.floorsoftheforest.com. The soft cover is priced at $17.99; E-Books are available for $3.99 at www.balboapress.com. The author can also be reached at lori.szepelak@charter.net.

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7 Day Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone: 413-568-5050 Cell: 860-841-1177 David N. Fisk

New or Repair

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(413) 569-6855 (413) 569-3428

Additions Garages Decks Siding

Call 413-386-4606 Remodeling Specialty • Finish Trim • Window Replacements

aunders Boat Livery, Inc. • Full Line OMC Parts & Accessories Boat • Johnson Outboards Storage & • Crest Pontoon Boats, Sales & Service Winterizing • Fish Bait & Tackle • Fuel Dock • Slip & Mooring Rentals • Boat & Canoe Rentals

On-Site Canvas Installation & Repair TIG Welding Rt. 168 Congamond Rd., Southwick • (413) 569-9080

Pioneer Valley Property Services One Call Can Do It All!

413-454-3366

Complete Home Renovations, Improvements, Repairs and Maintenance Kitchens | Baths | Basements | Siding | Windows | Decks | Painting | Flooring and more...

RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, TURNOVERS AND REPAIR SERVICES

CSL & HIC Licensed - Fully Insured - Free Estimates & References

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• Chimney Cleaning • Inspections • Stainless Steel Liners • Water Proofing • Rain Caps • Other Quality Hearth Products Visit us on the web at www.superiorchimneysweep.com Robert LeBlanc Westfield 562-8800 Master Sweep Springfield 739-9400 150 Pleasant Street • Easthampton, MA

Clifton Auto Repair Phone: (413) 568-1469 Fax (413) 568-8810

20 Clifton Street Westfield, MA 01085

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DEADLINE: 2PM THE DAY BEFORE E-mail: dianedisanto@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com Firewood

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SEASONED FIREWOOD 100% hardwood. Stacking available. Cut, split, delivered. (128cu.ft.) Volume discounts. Call for pricing. Hollister’s Firewood (860)653-4950.

SILO DRIED firewood. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)357-6345, (413)5374146.

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PAYING CASH for coins, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)594-9550.

Landlord Services

WESTFIELD 2 Bedroom, 2nd floor, off street parking, new bath, fresh paint, pantry, Laundry hook-up. $750/ month. First, last and security deposit (1 months rent). Call (413)519-7257.

WESTFIELD 3 bedroom apartment, newly renovated. Large rooms. Washer/dryer hookups. Quiet street. Call (857)258-9721.

WESTFIELD 3 BEDROOM, kitchen, livingroom, bath, 2nd floor. $950/month plus utilities. First, last, security. (413)250-4811.

WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom condo. $795/month heat included. For sale or rent. Call (603)7264595.

COMPREHENSIVE LANDLORD SERVICES Tenant screening including criminal background and credit checks.

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WESTFIELD- 2 and 3 bedroom available. Large yard, washer & dryer hookup. No smoking. No pets. Off-street parking, quiet neighborhood. Please call (413)519-7257.

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LUDLOW, 2 bedrooms, 12’X47’, $29,900. Own for $265 mortgage. Corner lot, picture window. Calll (413)5939961. DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

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5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $925/month. No pets please. Call today won’t last. (413)348-3431.

GRANVILLE, MA. 3 bedroom apartment available. $1,200/per month includes utilities. Call (860)250-5118 or (860)653-7241.

GRANVILLE, QUIET, SECURE location. 2 Bedroom, 2nd floor, utilities, laundry hookups. $800/month, first, last, security. 413-231-2015 PLEASANT STREET, Westfield. 4 room, 1 bedroom. $725/month plus utilities. (413)562-2295.

TOLLAND, MA. 1 bedroom, newly renovated apartment, country setting, full bath. $750/month includes utilities.

Call (413)258-0212.

WESTBRIDGE TOWNHOUSES, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, full basement. $800/month plus utilities. (413)5622295.

WESTFIELD

Beautiful 2 bedroom townhouse, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included. Very reasonable heat cost. Sorry no pets. From $795/month.

Call for more information (860)485-1216

Equal Housing Opportunity WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM, kitchen and bath, 2nd floor. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. First, last, security. (413)250-4811.

WESTFIELD 1 large bedroom apartment, 5 rooms, own driveway, quiet, 2nd floor, owner occupied antique house. No Pets. Available December 15. $675/month. (413)572-0696.

WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.

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Electrician

CARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, Service. Installation & Repairs. Customer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich (413)530-7922.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices.

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

WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. Flooring/Floor Sanding (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in busi- A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDness. www.wagnerrug.com ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) 569-3066.

Chimney Sweeps HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured.

Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706.

Computers COMPUTER HELP AVAILABLE. In home training. Network setup, data recovery and much more. For more information call John (413)568-5928.

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CONDO FOR RENT, Westfield, 2 bed- WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths with full basement. room condo for sale by owner.. $1,000/month plus deposits. Owner/ $79,000. Please call (603)726-4595. broker, 413-374-4461

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

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

Home Improvement 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

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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, A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house Tom (413)568-7036. cleanouts, basements, attics, yards.

Furnace and hot water heater removal. PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. All your carpentry needs. Remodeling Free estimate on phone. Senior dis- specialty. Additions, garages, decks, count. Call Pete (413)433-0356. siding. Finish trim, window replacement. Kitchens designed by Prestige. www.arajunkremoval.com.

(413)386-4606.

AMR BUILDING & REMODELING. Sunrooms, decks, additions, bathrooms, window and door replacements and more. MA. Reg. #167264. Licensed and fully insured. Call Stuart Richter (413)297-5858.

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. GUTTER DEICING CABLES INSTALLED. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilprices. Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816. ings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call TURCOTTE ELECTRIC. 30+ years (413)262-9314. experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REinstallations. HVAC controls and en- MODELING.Kitchens, additions, ergy saving green technology up- decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, regrades. Fully insured. All calls an- liable service, free estimates. Mass swered. Master’s Lic #A-18022. Registered #106263, licensed & insured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.

(413)214-4149.

RICHTER HOME Building & Remodeling. Specializing in home improvement services. Roofs, windows, doors, decks, finished carpentry, remodels, additions, basement refinishing, and much more. Quality work from a punctual, reliable and experienced home improvement company.

Licensed and Insured. MA CSL #97940, MA HIC #171709, CT HIC #0633464. Call Dave Richter for an estimate (413)519-9838.

• Masonry

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 568-9731. No job too small !!

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)569At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We’re 1611. (413)374-5377. your color specialists! Fall season is in full swing. Get all your exterior Plumbing & Heating painting needs done now. Including NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, painting and staining log homes.

WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVCall (413)230-8141.

ICES. Professional, reliable service.

A NEW LOOK FOR FALL. Let Home MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified WeldDecor help. Interior painting and wall- ing. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 papering, specializing in faux finishes. Nick7419@comcast.net

COPPA HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Remodeling, home restoration, home repairs, finish basements, bath/kitchen trim/woodwork, siding/decks, windows/ doors. CSL 103574, HIC Reg.147782.

Fully licensed and insured. Free estiGutter Cleaning mates. Call Joe (413)454-8998.

Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REdecorating advice. (413)564-0223, PAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps in- DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for (413)626-8880. stalled. Roof leaks repaired, vent all your exterior home improvement areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson needs Roofing, siding, windows, decks Services. (413)596-8859 before and gutters. ACCEPTING NEW RESI- PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & WALL9p.m.

DENTIAL PLOWING CUSTOMERS PAPERING. Quality workmanship at low, FOR SOUTHWICK ONLY. Call for free low prices. Interior/Exterior Painting & quote. Extensive references, fully li- Staining, Wallpaper, Ceiling Repair & Spray. Free Estimates. Call Steve at GUTTER CLEANING. Get then clean censed & insured in MA. & CT. ed before the FREEZE!! Clean, flush www.delreohomeimprovement.com (413)386-3293. and check for leaks. Call Matt Call GARY DELCAMP (413)569-3733.

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A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN, Debris Removal, landscaping, fall yard cleanHUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot MONTGOMERY 5 miles from WHS. up, interior and exterior painting, powwater, cable TV, air conditioning in- Beautiful office. $350/month includes er washing, basic carpentry and cluded. Refrigerator and microwave. utilities and WiFi. 2 adjoining offices. plumbing. All types of repair work and $110/week. (413)531-2197. $525/month. Call (413)977-6277. more. (413)562-7462.

T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our Hauling ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, 8971. Free estimates. scrap metal removal. Seasoned Firewood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377.

KINGER PAINT & DRYWALL. Interior, exterior, ceiling repair, drywall damage, cabinet refinishing, specializing in textured ceilings. Fully insured. Call (413)579-4396.

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WONDERFUL 1&2 bedroom apartments in beautiful downtown Westfield. Carpeting, AC, parking. Starting at $540/month. Call Debbie at (413)562-1429.

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FEEDING HILLS, House for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath on dead end street. $1,300 plus deposits. Owner/ Broker, 413-374-4461.

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Roofing 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 ALL CALLS RETURNED! Fall Snowplowing cleanups, curb side leaf pickups, mow- A.B.C. SNOWPLOWING. Westfield ing, aerating, overseeding, dethatching, residential only. 15 years experimulch & trimming. Free estimates. Ask ence. Call Dave (413)568-6440. for Mel (413)579-1407.

SNOWPLOWING / SNOWBLOWING. On time, reliable service. Average BRUSH REMOVAL, FALL driveway, $40.00. Also specializing in CLEANUPS. now ACCEPTING NEW fall clean ups. Call (413)727-4787.

ACCOUNTS FOR 2013. Mowing, seeding, sodding, dethatching, fertiliz- Tree Service ing, planting and pruning. Free estimates. Insured. WESTERN MASS A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD LANDSCAPING, 562-3142.

TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land

Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.

A&J LANDSCAPING. Landscape design, trimming, mulching, cleanups.

Arborvitaes for sale. 2'-3’ $8.-$10. AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professional fertilizing, planting, pruning, caCall Tony (413)519-7001. bling and removals. Free estimates, fully insured. Please call Ken 5690469.

LEAVES -CURB SIDE LEAF REMOVAL - FALL CLEAN UPS. Call for your free Quote today! You rake um' & CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert Leaf the rest to us. Residential and tree removal. Prompt estimates.

Commercial, Fully Insured. Visit our Crane work. Insured. “After 34 website at years, we still work hard at being Home Maintenance www.BusheeEnterprises.com for all of #1.” (413)562-3395. our services! Bushee Enterprises, LLC. JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. (413)569-3472.

Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, Upholstery basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, KEITH’S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. doors, windows, decks, stairs, YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush 30+ years experience for home or interior/exterior painting, plumbing. removal, hedge/tree trimming, business. Discount off all fabrics. Get Small jobs ok. All types of professional mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate quality workmanship at a great price. work done since 1985. Call Joe, Lawncare, (413)579-1639.

Free pickup and delivery. Call 562(413)364-7038.

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