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Candidate meet-and-greet scheduled

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—If you would like to meet some of the candidates that will be in next month’s city election, then you will want to visit the Westfield Senior Center on Thursday.

The Westfield Senior Center on Noble Street will be holding a Meet and Greet Open House with the candidates on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The event, which is open to the public and everyone is urged to attend, will

Sanitary sewer project update WESTFIELD – On Friday the City issued the following update on the sanitary sewer expansion project in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood of Gary Drive area.

GEG Construction out of Springfield is the on-site contractor, with Tighe & Bond as Resident Engineer Inspector and R Levesque Associates as Engineer of Record.

The crews will be on site lining and drawing out work areas. Friday (10/6) will see mobilization of crews and equipment and saw cutting of pavement. Monday, Columbus Day is an observed holiday with no work onsite that day.

Tuesday (10/10), mobilization and saw cutting will continue, and delivery of sanitary manhole and pipe will occur.

Wednesday (10/11) and Thursday (10/12) will see test pits being dug to determine the geology and the water table for the particular site and installation of sanitary manhole.

Questions or concerns may be made to the City of Westfield Engineering Department at (413) 572-6219.

provide those in attendance with a chance to meet the candidates, as well as talk with them in a more informal format than a question-and-answer session.

“It’s a nice opportunity for older adults, especially those who can’t drive at night, to meet candidates during the day,” Tina Gorman, Director of the Westfield Council on Aging, said.

According to Gorman, invitations to the event were sent to each candidate.

Those invited include City Council candidates, School Committee candidates,

Gas and Electric Commission candidates and Athenaeum Board of Trustees candidates, as well as Mayor Brian Sullivan.

Gorman said that the meet-and-greet will be informal, allowing for conversations to occur between those in attendance with candidates. No speeches will be made during the event, except for one where Gorman said she will introduce the candidates who attend.

In addition to candidates, there will also be coffee and Danish provided for those who go.

Rep. Carlos Gonzalez (Springfield) is a part of the Western Mass United for Puerto Rico Fund, who is progressing their relief efforts for Puerto Rico.

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Southwick Fire to host 2nd Annual MDA Boot Drive

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State officials announce relief efforts; local organizations progressing their efforts

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent WESTFIELD – On Sept. 29, the state of Massachusetts announced that state and city officials in Boston have created the Massachusetts United for Puerto Rico Fund.

In the hopes of helping the Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the fund is partnered with the Latino Legacy Fund and with the assistance of the Alliance for Puerto Rico.

The fund will be consulted by an advisory committee of 10 to 12 experts

from the Massachusetts Puerto Rican diaspora community with Vanessa Calderon-Rosado servong as the Chairwoman and Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez as honorary vice chairman. Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh will also serve as honorary co-chairs.

With a state-wide movement officially created to help Puerto Rico, the local Puerto Rican organization in Westfield, WSAA (Westfield Spanish American Association) is pleased to See Relief Efforts, Page 7

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Fire Department will be hosting their 2nd Annual MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Fill the Boot Drive on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Southwick Fire Department personnel will be at the intersection of College Hwy and Depot Street, with their boots out for vehicles or people near Southwick Fire will the traffic light to give their donations. be holding their 2nd Any donations received will be going Annual Fill the Boot Drive on Sunday Oct. right back to the MDA. While participating in the donation 8. (Photo courtesy of Fire drive, fire department members will Southwick be wearing their safety vests and hel- Department) mets and helping to direct traffic as needed.

Southwick Fire held their 1st Annual MDA Fill the Boot Drive last year and raised over $5,000.

Brian Schneider, who is a firefighter and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) in the department and takes part in the event, thought the experience was a success last year and is looking forward to this year.

“It was a great outpouring form the community last year,” said Schneider. “We’re hoping we’ll repeat the same results.”

The MDA Fill the Boot Drive first started in Massachusetts in 1954 when $5,000 was raised. Now, as recently as 2014, $26.8 million was raised that year by more than 100,000 firefighters nationwide.

If you aren’t passing into Southwick on Sunday, donations towards MDA can be made on the Fill the Boot website.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra kicks off 2017 – 2018 concert season SPRINGFIELD – An evening with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is more than a musically memorable experience. To attend an SSO concert is to be part of a cultural tradition—one of Springfield’s richest and proudest.

Single tickets and subscriptions, including the SSO’s new Pops-oriented Wild Card 4 package, are on sale now for the SSO’s 74th season. The public may purchase tickets by visiting the box office at 1441 Main Street (ground-floor level in the TD Bank Building) or calling 413-733-2291. Opening on October 14, 2017, and running through May 19, 2018, the orchestra’s 2017 – 2018 Concert Series is sure to delight concert-goers of every age and musical preference.

“We are really looking forward to this season’s lineup,” said SSO’s longtime music director and conductor, Kevin Rhodes. “The musicians can’t wait to perform some of the greatest classical and popular pieces of all time, and we’re thrilled to welcome some incredibly talented guests to our stage.

In this series, there is truly not a performance to be missed.”

In addition to offering its traditional subscriber options, which include four to all seven Conductor Kevin Rhodes of its exceptional classical performances, the SSO has introduced the new Wild Card 4 package. Perfect for fans of the Pops, the new subscription package includes all three special events—Holiday Extravaganza with the Grinch, Star Wars & Star Trek Sci-Fi Spectacular and The Texas Tenors—as well as one classical performance of the subscriber’s choice.

“The Wild Card offers local music lovers the best of all worlds,” Rhodes said. “Not only will they get to attend all three of our amazing Pops concerts, but they’ll get a taste of the classical genre, and all of it at special subscription pricing.”

For their Opening Night concert on October 14, Rhodes and the SSO will present selected works of celebrated composers Rossini, Prokofiev and Brahms, featuring guest pianist Claire Huangci. Next up, on November 4, guest cellist Julian Schwarz joins the musicians for Viva America, a toe-tapping nod to the American Masters: Gershwin, Copeland, Bernstein

Conductor Kevin Rhodes (Photo by Peter Toro) and Liebermann. Then, on December 9, the Springfield Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra for the much-anticipated Holiday Extravaganza. Both this festive show and Star Wars & Star Trek Sci-Fi Spectacular, the season’s second special event (March 3, 2018), feature interactive family fun.

For the season’s third and final special event on April 21, 2018, the SSO is pleased to bring audiences The Texas Tenors, a wildly popular vocal trio whose signature crossover style has topped Billboard charts. The group’s widely viewed debut on NBC’s America’s Got Talent quickly led to a worldwide concert tour and a 2014 PBS special, You Should

Dream, which earned three Emmy Awards.

Free parking at three downtown garages is available to all attending an SSO concert. Subscribers, whether they choose a classical package or the Wild Card 4, enjoy additional benefits, including savings of up to 20% over single-ticket purchases and exclusive access to special events. An SSO subscription makes an ideal holiday gift for friends and family members of all ages.

For more information on SSO subscriptions, single ticket sales or the 2017 – 2018 Concert Series, call the SSO box office at 413-733-2291 or visit SpringfieldSymphony.org.

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The Kiwanis Club of Westfield will hold a pasta supper to benefit Kiwanis children’s charities on Saturday October 7, 2017 at St Joseph’s National Polish church parish center from 5:30-7:30. Your dinner will include meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage.

Cost is $10, children 5-12 $5 and under 5 free.

Please come support the Kiwanis who have supported Westfield for 95 years. Call 6421873 for tickets.

Artist Open House The Huntington Public Library will be having an Artist Open House on Saturday, October 7th from 12-2 PM. Mackenzie Lagoy lives in Greenfield and attends Frontier Regional High School. She has been drawing her whole life but became more serious about her art in middle school. She is primarily a painter and likes to use acrylic paint. When she draws she likes to use charcoal, graphite, oil pastels and ink. Most of Mackenzie’s art deals with human emotion and the way we feel things.

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Huntington Artist Featured in October Solo Show at the Westhampton Public Library Steve Hamlin, wildlife artist and resident of Huntington MA, will be the featured artist at the Westhampton Public Library for the month of October. The show will include watercolors and drawings from travels throughout New England and across much of the US. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, October 7, from 1-3pm. The reception will also serve as a release party for Hamlin’s newly published adult coloring book, Birds of Eastern North America. On Sunday, October 15, Hamlin will participate in the Westhampton Library’s Fall Festival by offering a demonstration of his wildlife art techniques from about noon to 4:00. Hamlin’s watercolors and drawings have been included in many regional, national and international shows, garnering numerous awards. Hamlin was named Master Artist member of the Bennington Collective earlier this year, mostly on his record of six consecutive acceptances to the prestigious Art of the Animal Kingdom show at the Bennington Center for the Arts from 2010 until its final edition in

2015. He is a Signature member of the Society of Animal Artists, the New England Watercolor Society and the Northeast Watercolor Society, and was recently elected to membership in the American Artists Professional League. Locally, Hamlin is active in the Hilltown Artisans Guild and teaches watercolors and drawing regularly at the Springfield Museum School, located at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.

Teen Read Week Movie Series at the Southwick Public Library Grades 7-12 are invited to the Southwick Public Library during Teen Read Week (October 9th – October 13th) for a book adaptation movie marathon! The 5th Wave (PG13) will be on Tuesday, October 10th at 2:30 PM. Coraline (PG) will be shown on Wednesday, October 11th at 2:30 PM. Before I Fall (PG-13) will be shown on Thursday, October 12th at 2:30 PM. Come see one, two, or all three movies! Refreshments will be served. For further information, please contact the reference desk at 413-569-1221 ex.3.

Fall Black Squirrel Day Celebration Westfield is fortunate to have Black Squirrels. They are very rare in this country.

It is estimated that there are 10,000 “other colored” squirrels for each black squirrel. The profusion of black squirrels in the Westfield area is a curious phenomenon. As the story goes, they were first brought here in 1948 as a gift to Frank Stanley Beveridge, the founder of Stanley Park. Six black squirrels were released in the park and they thrived and now black squirrels may be found throughout Hampden County. This year’s Fall Black Squirrel Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 14th from 10 AM until 3 PM at Westfield Feed, 288 Union Street, Westfield. For additional information contact: George Reichert, 413.348.9909, bsgreichert@ gmail.com

Preschool Storytime at the Westfield Athenaeum Friday, October 13th, 10am. This story time is for children ages 3-5. We will read, sing, and make a craft. Siblings are welcome.

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Pumpkin spice air freshener prompts evacuation of school BALTIMORE (AP) — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.

The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.

Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.

Man sets up fake speed trap to curb smelly deer carcasses JONES MILLS, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.

Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV that he used the flashing lights on his car because he’s been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.

McMillen says he’s been using the lights for a while and they’ve worked well.

McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2017. There are 85 days left in the year.

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n Oct. 7, 1977, the Queen double-A single “We Are the Champions” (by lead singer Freddie Mercury) and “We Will Rock You” (by lead guitarist Brian May) was released in the United Kingdom by EMI Records.

ON THIS DATE: In 1765, the Stamp Act Congress convened in New York to draw up colonial grievances against England.

In 1849, author Edgar Allan Poe died in Baltimore at age 40.

In 1858, the fifth debate between Illinois senatorial candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place in Galesburg.

In 1916, in the most lopsided victory in college football history, Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland University 222-0 in Atlanta.

In 1929, former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall, one of the main figures of the Teapot Dome scandal, went on trial, charged with accepting a bribe from oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny. (Fall was found guilty and served nine months in prison; Doheny was acquitted at his own trial of offering the bribe Fall was convicted of taking.)

In 1949, the Republic of East Germany was formed.

In 1954, Marian Anderson became the first black singer hired by the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York.

In 1960, Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy and Republican opponent Richard Nixon held their second televised debate, this one in Washington, D.C. In 1982, the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical “Cats” opened on Broadway. (The show ended its origi-

nal run on Sept. 10, 2000, after a then-record 7,485 performances.)

In 1985, Palestinian gunmen hijacked the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro (ah-KEE’-leh LOW’-roh) in the Mediterranean. (The hijackers killed Leon Klinghoffer, a Jewish-American tourist, before surrendering on Oct. 9.)

In 1991, University of Oklahoma law professor Anita Hill publicly accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of making sexually inappropriate comments when she worked for him; Thomas denied Hill’s allegations.

In 1992, trade representatives of the United States, Canada and Mexico initialed the North American Free Trade Agreement during a ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, in the presence of President George H.W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney (muhl-ROO’-nee) and Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari.

TEN YEARS AGO: A 20-year-old off-duty sheriff’s deputy went on a shooting rampage in Crandon, Wisconsin, killing six people, including his ex-girlfriend, before taking his own life as police closed in. Nine skydivers and a pilot were killed when their Cessna Caravan 208 crashed in Washington’s Cascade Range. In a race run in scorching heat that left one man dead because of a heart condition, Kenya’s Patrick Ivuti won the Chicago Marathon by a fraction of a second; another 250 runners were taken to hospitals because of heat-related ailments.

FIVE YEARS AGO: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won re-election for the third time. (Chavez died in March 2013 at age 58 after a two-year battle with cancer; he was succeeded by Vice President Nicolas Maduro.)

ONE YEAR AGO: The U.S. accused Russia of hacking American political sites and email accounts in an effort to interfere with the upcoming presidential election and also directly accused Russia of war crimes in Syria; Moscow dismissed the allegations. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, receiving a big boost in his efforts to save an agreement seeking to end his country’s half-century conflict.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Retired South African Archbishop and Nobel Peace laureate Desmond Tutu is 86. Author Thomas Keneally is 82. Comedian Joy Behar is 75. Former National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Oliver North (ret.) is 74. Rock musician Kevin Godley (10cc) is 72. Actress Jill Larson is 70. Country singer Kieran Kane is 68. Singer John Mellencamp is 66. Rock musician Ricky Phillips is 66. Russian President Vladimir Putin is 65. Actress Mary Badham (Film: “To Kill a Mockingbird”) is 65. Rock musician Tico Torres (Bon Jovi) is 64. Actress Christopher Norris is 62. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is 62. Gospel singer Michael W. Smith is 60. Olympic gold medal ice dancer Jayne Torvill is 60. Actor Dylan Baker is 59. Recording executive and TV personality Simon Cowell is 58. Rock musician Charlie Marinkovich (Iron Butterfly) is 58. Country singer Dale Watson is 55. Pop singer Ann Curless (Expose) is 54. Rhythm-and-blues singer Toni Braxton is 50. Rock singer-musician Thom Yorke (Radiohead) is 49. Rock musician-dancer Leeroy Thornhill is 48. Actress Nicole Ari Parker is 47. Actress Allison Munn is 43. Rock singermusician Damian Kulash (KOO’-lahsh) is 42. Singer Taylor Hicks is 41. Actor Omar Benson Miller is 39. Neo-soul singer Nathaniel Rateliff (Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats) is 39. Actor Shawn Ashmore is 38. Actor Jake McLaughlin is 35. Electronic musician Flying Lotus (AKA Stephen Ellison) is 34. MLB player Evan Longoria is 32.

Actress Holland Roden is 31. Actress Amber Stevens is 31. Actress Lulu Wilson is 12.

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Update from Rep. Velis Good Morning Westfield! I hope you have all and countless other services, held their annual tea had a fantastic week and enjoyed the nice weather party fundraiser. They are a fantastic organization we have been having. This week was certainly a and it’s always great to support such a critical serbusy one, as usual. vice to our community. Continuing with the educaOn Monday, the Joint Committee on Higher tional theme, on Thursday night, I attended an event Education held a hearing at Westfield State to disat Westfield Technical Academy with the Special cuss issues pertaining to student debt. When the Education Parent Advisory Council, which was very students in the audience were asked about how special for me. I honestly would not have graduated many were worried about paying for college, high school if it weren’t for the special education almost every hand was in the air. The price of colteachers at Westfield High. The special education lege in this country is a major hurdle for many teachers and Paraprofessionals were willing to go people in Western Mass, so I am happy that the the extra mile for me, helping me get to where I am REP. JOHN today. Everyday these individuals do amazing work committee was able to hold their hearing out here VELIS and meet some of the students. It was a great opporin helping these children realize their potential and I tunity to see students actively get involved with will do whatever I can in advocating for these chiltheir government and take action on a problem that is affect- dren, special education teachers and Paraprofessionals. ing so many.

In the upcoming few weeks, bills regarding criminal justice On Wednesday, at the State House, we had formal session reform will be coming up for a vote. This is a topic that is not where we resumed discussions that we have been having over only taken a national spotlight. With an ever-changing world, the budget. We were able to restore money to important pro- new non-lethal weapons, and different forms of training, it is grams such as rental assistance for families in transition, safe important that something like criminal justice incorporates the and supportive schools, suicide prevention, services for chil- changes deemed necessary. I am also interested to see how the dren and families, and the State Police. Many of these pro- recent opioid epidemic will affect the proposed changes, as grams are vital to our state, whether they’re providing assis- more and more addicts come into contact with law enforcetance to Mass residents who fall on hard times or keeping our ment. We will have to see how it all shakes out.

Commonwealth safe, and I am proud that we were able to That’s it for this week- as always, if you have any questions ensure their continued funding. or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at On Thursday, Square One, a local non-profit that supports (413) 572-3920 or john.velis@mahouse.gov. Have a great struggling Western Mass famlies with child care, nutrition, week!

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Massachusetts to sue Trump over contraception rules rollback BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said she’s suing the Trump administration for allowing more

employers to opt out of providing birth control coverage by claiming religious or moral objections.

The Democrat on Friday

called the actions “a direct attack on women’s health and the right to access affordable and reliable contraception.”

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Trump on Friday, employers with religious or moral qualms will also be able to cover some birth control methods, and not others.

Healey said Trump’s action is unconstitutional because it allows employers to impose their religious beliefs on their workers. She said it also violates equal protection guarantees by targeting the ability of women to access contraception.

“It is a woman who should decide, not her employer,

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Trump plays with Spanish accent, celebrates Hispanic culture WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday played with the pronunciation of Puerto Rico as he saluted Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House.

Trump drew out the name in an accented fashion three times — "Pueeeeerto Rico" — telling the crowd, "We love Pueeeeerto Rico." Then he said it without any accent: "And we also love Puerto Rico."

That got a laugh from the crowd of Hispanic leaders gathered in the East Room of the White House, and Trump' s other statements of support for the recovering U.S. territories drew cheers.

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were walloped last month by Hurricane Maria and are struggling to recover.

Trump visited Puerto Rico this week, and Vice President Mike Pence toured St. Croix on Friday and was headed for Puerto Rico as well.

Trump has rankled Hispanics with his tough immigration policies, including building a border wall between the United States and Mexico, and he drew sharp criticism for his initial response to the toll Maria took on Puerto Rico. Critics have said the president was slow to recognize the magnitude of the hurricane's impact early on and has overstated the effectiveness of federal recovery efforts.

Last month, Trump signed a proclamation marking Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. In the proclamation, Trump mentioned that Hispanic-owned small businesses are the fastest growing businesses in America.

He moved from behind the microphone Friday to hug a Medal of Honor recipient in the crowd, and said that 60 Latinos in the Armed Forces have been awarded the Medal of Honor.

Traffic deaths spiked in 2016, including pedestrians killed WASHINGTON (AP) — Traffic fatalities rose 5.6 percent traffic fatalities last year, with even bigger spikes in pedestrian and motorcyclist deaths, the government said Friday.

There were 37,461 people killed on U.S. roads in 2016 as Americans continue to drive more, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The fatality rate was 1.18 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, a 2.6 percent increase from the previous year.

Traffic deaths have been increasing since late 2014, as gas prices have fallen and people started driving more. In 2016, the total number of miles driven in the U.S. rose 2.2 percent.

Pedestrian deaths hit their highest level since 1990, with 5,987 people killed. That figure represents a 9 percent increase since the previous year.

Motorcyclist deaths were up 5.1 percent, reaching their highest level — 5,286 killed — since 2008. Together, they accounted for more than a third of the increase in fatalities compared to 2015.

As traffic deaths climb, "we must not forget that the risks we are all facing extend to the sidewalks too," said Deborah Hersman, CEO of the National Safety Council. "Everyone deserves safe passage, and these numbers are yet another indication that we must do more to keep each other safe."

Bicycle deaths increased only slightly, 1.3 percent, but were at their highest number — 840 killed — since 1991.

Deaths related to distracted and drowsy driving declined.

Those declines were more than offset by other dangerous behaviors, including speeding, alcohol impairment and not wearing seat belts, the safety administration said.

Traffic deaths declined significantly during the Great Recession and during the economic recovery as Americans cut back on their driving. Increased seat belt use, reductions in alcohol impairment, and improved auto safety equipment like air bags and electronic stability control also contributed to the decline.

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AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights

By RACHEL ZOLL, ERIC TUCKER, and SADIE GURMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In an order that undercuts protections for LGBT people, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a sweeping directive to agencies Friday to do as much as possible to accommodate those who say their religious freedoms are being violated.

The guidance, an attempt to deliver on President Donald Trump's pledge to his evangelical and other religious supporters, effectively lifts a burden from religious objectors to prove that their beliefs about marriage or other topics are sincerely In this May 4, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump holds held. up a signed executive order aimed at easing an IRS rule limiting Under the new policy, a claim of a violation of religious political activity for churches in the Rose Garden of the White freedom would be enough to override concerns for the civil House in Washington. rights of LGBT people and anti-discrimination protections for women and others. The guidelines are so sweeping that experts on religious liberty are calling them a legal powder- repeatedly reached the U.S. Supreme Court, most notably in keg that could prompt wide-ranging lawsuits against the gov- the 2014 Hobby Lobby case that said corporations with religious objections could opt out of a health law requirement to ernment.

"This is putting the world on notice: You better take these cover contraceptives for women.

The memo makes clear the Justice Department's support of claims seriously," said Robin Fretwell Wilson, a law professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. "This is a that opinion in noting that the primary religious freedom law signal to the rest of these agencies to rethink the protections — the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 — rotects they have put in place on sexual orientation and gender iden- the rights not only of people to worship as they choose but also of corporations, companies and private firms. tity."

In what is likely to be one of the more contested aspects of Trump announced plans for the directive last May in a Rose Garden ceremony where he was surrounded by religious lead- the document, the Justice Department states that religious organizations can hire workers based on religious beliefs and ers. Since then, religious conservatives have anxiously an employee's willingness "to adhere to a code of awaited the Justice Department guidance, hoping conduct." Many conservative Christian for greatly strengthened protections for their schools and faith-based agencies require beliefs amid the rapid acceptance of employees to adhere to moral codes LGBT rights. Religious liberty experts that ban sex outside marriage and said they would have to see how the same-sex relationships, among guidance would be applied by other behavior. individual agencies, both in The document also says the crafting regulations and decidThe Westfield News, in conjunction with the government improperly ing how to enforce them. But Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce and infringes on individuals' experts said the directive The Westfield Senior Center is hosting religious liberty by ban6 Candidate Forums: clearly tilted the balance ning an aspect of their very far in favor of people MONDAY, OCT. 23 MONDAY, OCT. 30 practice or by forcing of faith who do not want to 6:30 CITY COUNCILOR - WARD 3 6:30 AT LARGE CITY COUNCIL them to take an action that 7:30 CITY COUNCILOR - WARD 4 recognize same-sex marWEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 THURSDAY, OCT. 26 6:30 INFORMAL FORUM contradicts their faith. As riage.

Uncontested City Councilors in 6:30 SCHOOL COMMITTEE an example, Justice "Except in the narrowest Wards 1, 2 and 6; and Mayor 7:30 CITY COUNCILOR - WARD 5 Department lawyers say circumstances, no one government efforts to should be forced to choose require employers to provide between living out his or her contraceptives to their workfaith and complying with the ers "substantially burdens their law," Sessions wrote. "To the religious practice." Separately greatest extent practicable and All Forums will be held at the Westfield Senior Center, Friday, the Health and Human 45 Noble Street, Westfield. Doors open at 6:00 permitted by law, religious obserfor Candidate Meet and Greet.

Services Department allowed more vance and practice should be reasonForums begin at 6:30. employers with religious objections to ably accommodated in all government opt out of the birth control coverage rule in activity." the Affordable Care Act. The Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative Session's directive affirms Trump's earlier directive to the Christian law firm, called it "a great day for religious freedom." The Human Rights Campaign, a national LGBT-rights Internal Revenue Service not to enforce the Johnson group, called the guidelines an "all-out assault" on civil rights Amendment, which bars churches and tax-exempt groups from endorsing political candidates. The policy has only and a "sweeping license to discriminate."

The new document lays the groundwork for legal positions rarely been enforced in the past.

The department's civil rights division will now be involved that the Trump administration intends to take in future religious freedom cases, envisioning sweeping protections for in reviewing all agency actions to make sure they don't confaith-based beliefs and practices in private workplaces, at flict with federal law regarding religious liberty. Tony Perkins, government jobs, in awarding government grants and in run- head of the conservative Family Research Council, in a statement lauding Trump, said his group has set up a hotline for ning prisons.

In issuing the memo, Sessions is injecting the department federal employees and others who feel they've faced discrimiinto a thicket of highly charged legal questions that have nation over their religious beliefs.

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In a plan expected to be made public soon, the Environmental Protection Agency declares that an Obama-era rule exceeded federal law by setting emissions standards that power plants could not reasonably meet.

The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 43-page document.

The proposed rule would make good on President Donald Trump's campaign pledge to unravel Obama's efforts to curb global warming.

The EPA won't prescribe an immediate replacement for the plan, but will seek public comment on whether to curb climatewarming emissions from coal and natural gas power plants.

The plan was first reported by Bloomberg News.

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Lucy M. Aspinall JACKSONVILLE, FL – Lucy M. Aspinall went home peacefully, Thursday July 21, 2017 at the age of 91 with her family by her side. She was born in Granville, MA on April 9, 1926. She was predeceased by her husband John and oldest son Howard John Aspinall and brother Ralph Dickinson. She is survived by her sister Jennie Maceyka, son George L. Aspinall (Norma), daughter Peggy M. Kemery (David), grandchildren Jamie G. Aspinall (Ricki), Dawn M. Thomas (Greg), Michelle Baum, great grandchildren Bailey Gray, Brittany and Morgan Thomas. She will be missed by many friends and former co-workers. She retired after 39+ years in the judicial system of the 4th Judicial circuit, Duval County, FL. 33 of those years she spent as a Judicial Assistant to Judge Sharon Tanner of whose friendship she cherished. She was a lifelong member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 305 and Daughters of the Nile.

A special and heartfelt thanks to staff at Brookdale Mandarin Central for the care, love and respect that was shown to our mother while she was there. In-lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the Granville Fire Department, 709 Main Road, Granville, MA 01034.

Interment will take place at 11:00am, Friday, October 13, 2017 at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA.

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 7:13 p.m.: Accident, City View Road and City View Boulevard.

Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident. A 2004 Hyundai Elantra and a 2013 GMC Sierra were involved. No injuries were reported but one two truck was requested.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Sept. 29, 2017 Eduard Kostyushko, 26, of 33 Russellville Road, Westfield, was released on $200 cash bail pending a Dec. 6 hearing after being arraigned on charges of shoplifting by concealing merchandise and assault and battery with dangerous weapon, brought by Westfield Police.

Matvey D. Gavrilyuk, 19, of 17 Hickory Ave., Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Dec. 6 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of shoplifting by concealing merchandise, brought by Westfield Police.

Justin D. Massoni, 45, of 10 Cedar St., Apt. 10, Southwick, was released on $100 bail and with pretrial conditions pending a Dec. 14 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of operate motor vehicle with license suspended, subsequent offense, brought by Southwick Police.

Man charged with waging cyberstalking war against roommate

Massachusetts lawmakers eye ban on ‘bump stock’ gun devices

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts could be moving quickly to outlaw devices used by the Las Vegas shooter that allow semi-automatic weapons to mimic fully automatic guns.

Democratic and Republican lawmakers have both filed bills to ban the devices, called bump stocks. Republican Gov. Charlie Baker said he supports a ban.

The devices fit over the stock and grip of a semi-automatic rifle and allow the weapon to fire continuously. The Las Vegas shooter had 12 weapons fitted with such a device, which is why witnesses heard what sounded like automaticweapons fire as the shooter rained bullets from a hotel highrise, killing 58 people and wounding hundreds more at a concert below.

State Rep. David Linsky, a Natick Democrat, has filed legislation that would outlaw any devices that increase the rate of discharge of a weapon and ban the sale of large capacity feeding devices.

"These devices were created by gun manufacturers as a work-around of the federal law banning the sale and possession of automatic weapons, and there is absolutely no reason for any citizen to possess a bump stock device or a highcapacity magazine," Linsky said.

Linksy's bill would also eliminate a state law that allows

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Continued from Page 3 whether she uses birth control,” Healey said. “What President Trump and his administration has done is unprecedented.”

“It is a terrible, terrible rule,” she added.

Healey, a fierce critic of the Republican president, said the change could be felt by as many as 1.4 million women in Massachusetts and 55 million nationwide — and could cost women as much as $25 million annually to cover the costs out of pocket.

She said the rule also violated normal processes because there was no public period before it was imposed.

Healey said her office was filing the lawsuit Friday in fedHi, I’m Kody, a 4 ½ year old yellow lab mix who love kids eral court in Massachusetts. The suit seeks to immediately and gets along well with other dogs. I’ve always been well block the change and have it ruled unconstitutional. loved and I’m looking for another loving home.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren also criticized the I’m a very even tempered, happy dog who loves to play and move Friday. cuddy.

“News flash to Republicans: The year is 2017, not 1917,” If you would like more information please contact Dianne Warren said in statement. “Millions of Americans use birth at 413-454-1577. control to plan their pregnancies — allowing them to go to school, get jobs and plan their economic futures.?”

Supporters of Trump’s decision, including Catholic bishops, called it a return to common sense. Dozens of dioceses and Catholic charities had sued President Barack Obama over the requirement in his 2010 health care law that employers provide coverage Imagine what you could for birth control. do with a bank that believes Catholic Action League of Massachusetts Executive in your business.

Director C.J. Doyle opposes Healey’s lawsuit.

You have a vision for where your “No one has a moral or a constitutional right to demand business can go, and your business that someone else pay for their bank should play an active role on contraceptives, abortifacients or sterilizations. President that journey. We can help you turn Trump is to be commended possibilities into reality. for keeping his campaign promise to defend religious freedom,” Doyle said, adding that Healey “believes that Cash Management | Flexible Lending Catholics have no right to Innovative Financial Management Tools choose when it comes subsidizing other people’s birth control.”

Trump’s rules change is seen as another step in chipping away at Obama’s health care law that required most companies cover birth control as preventive care for women at no additional cost.

As a result of the ACA, Member FDIC/Member DIF 413.538.9500 most women no longer pay for contraceptives.

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By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been charged with waging a relentless cyberstalking campaign against his former roommate that included the creation of fake online accounts soliciting sex in her name that caused men to show up at her home, federal prosecutors said Friday.

Ryan Lin, 24, faces up to five years in prison if convicted of the cyberstalking campaign, which authorities said was so disturbing it forced the woman to move out of state. Lin's attorney declined to comment.

Lin began stalking the 24-year-old woman in April 2016, after he answered a Craigslist advertisement and moved into a house she was living in Watertown, near Boston, authorities said.

Prosecutors said Lin hacked into the woman's online accounts and stole private photos and diary entries from her computer that included details about her medical, psychological and sexual history. Lin then sent her personal information to hundreds of others, including her co-workers, young sister, and parents' colleagues, they said.

One email including sexually implicit images and diary entries was sent from a fake account using her father's name to employees of the New Hampshire school district, where her father lives, an FBI affidavit said.

Lin also created fake profiles of the woman on websites dedicated to prostitution and sexual fetishes that said she wanted to participate in a rape fantasy and "gang bang," authorities said.

The phony posts caused at least three men she didn't know to show up at her home looking for sex, the affidavit stated.

Prosecutors said Lin also created a fake Facebook profile for one of the woman's roommates in a different house, in Waltham, that threated to "shoot up" a school. Another school shooting threat was made to look like it came from the woman's former boss, the affidavit said.

Lin graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in computer science, officials said.

For his initial court appearance on Friday, Lin was wearing glasses, jeans and a grey collared shirt as he was brought into the courtroom in handcuffs. Prosecutors asked for Lin to be held in jail, calling him a flight risk. Magistrate Judge David Hennessy set a detention hearing for next week.

Harold Shaw, special agent in charge of the FBI's Boston Field Division, said Lin's actions caused a "huge amount of angst, alarm, and unnecessary expenditure of limited law enforcement resources."

"This kind of behavior is not a prank, and it isn't harmless. He allegedly scared innocent people, and disrupted their daily lives, because he was blinded by his obsession," Shaw said.

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- AA Meeting 16 Granby Granville, MA 01034 Phone - (413) 357-8583 10 a.m. - Worship Service, Sunday School to run concurrently with Worship Service. Childcare available 11 a.m. - Coffee Hour Monday - 8 p.m. - AA Meeting

Thursday - 7 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice First Saturday - 6 p.m. - Potluck Supper in Fellowship Hall Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast Served in Fellowship Hall Third Wednesday - 12 noon - Ladies Aid Potluck Meeting ThursdayLuncheon - 7 p.m. - &Adult Choir Practice Sunday - 11:15 a.m. - Supper Adult Study Program Hall FirstFourth Saturday - 6 p.m.

- Potluck in Fellowship led by- 8:30-9:30 Rev. Patrick Third Sunday a.m.McMahon.

- Breakfast Served in Fellowship Hall Holy-Family Third Wednesday 12 noonParish - Ladies Aid Potluck 5 Main Street Luncheon & Meeting MA -01071 Fourth SundayRussell, - 11:15 a.m.

Adult Study Program Rectory Phone: 413-862-4418 Holy Family Parish led

by Rev. Patrick McMahon.

Office Phone: 413-667-3350 5 Main Street www.holyttrinitywestfield.com PO Box 405 Holy Family Parish Rev. Ronald F. Sadlowski, Main01071-0405 Street Pastor Russell,5MA Deacon David Baillargeon Russell, MA 01071 Phone/FAX 413-862-4418 Mass Schedule: Rectory Phone: Holy Family Parish Saturday Vigil at413-862-4418 5 p.m. Saturday Vigil 5 p.m.

Office Phone: 413-667-3350 5atMain - 11:15 a.m.

Sunday Mass 8:15 Street a.m. and Sunday 8:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. www.holyttrinitywestfield.com PO Box 405 Daily Mass: 8 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Rev. RonaldMA F. Sadlowski, Pastor Russell, 01071-0405 Deacon Friday David Baillargeon Phone/FAX 413-862-4418 Communion Prayer Service: a.m. -Thursday Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil at 58p.m.

Confession: Saturdayat4:15 to 4:45 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 to p.m.and Sunday MassSaturday 8:15 Vigil a.m.5and 11:15 a.m.

8 a.m.

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

Handicapped accessible Daily HOLY Mass: TRINITY 8 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday ROMANTuesday, CATHOLIC CHURCH and Friday HOLY 335 TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Elm St., Westfield MA 01085 HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Communion Prayer Service: 8 MA a.m.

Thursday 335 Elm St., Westfield 01085 Rev. René L. Parent, M.S., Pastor Elm St., Westfield MA 01085 Rev. René L. Parent, M.S., Pastor Confession:335 Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 to Deacon Charles Wainwright Deacon Wainwright Rev.(413) René568-1506 L.Charles M.S., Pastor 8Parent, a.m. Fax: Phone: (413) 572-2533 Phone: (413) 568-1506 Fax: (413) 572-2533 Phone: (413) 568-1506 Fax: (413) 572-2533 Handicapped accessible Website: www.holytrinitywestfield.com Website: www.holytrinitywestfield.com Website: www.holytrinitywestfield.com Weekend Masses: Weekend Masses:Saturday SaturdayVigil Vigil- 4- 4p.m. p.m.

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil - 4CHURCH p.m.

Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

(Polish) 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Sunday -ROMAN 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.and (Polish) Sunday a.m., 8:30 a.m.

Weekday Monday - Thursday - 12:10 p.m.

335 Mass: Elm- 7St., Westfield MA(Polish) 01085 and 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Communion Service: Friday - 12:10 p.m. p.m.

Rev. René L.Monday Parent, Pastor Weekday Mass: - M.S., Friday - 12:10 Weekday Mass:568-1506 Monday - Friday -6:30 12:10 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday - -6:30 toto7:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Phone: (413) Fax: (413) 572-2533 Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday -Website: www.holytrinitywestfield.com to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment Weekend Handicapped Masses: Saturday Vigil - 4 p.m. accessible Handicapped accessible Handicapped accessible Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (Polish) and 10:30 a.m.

Church WeekdayHope Mass:Community Monday - Friday - 12:10 p.m.

152 South Westfield Street Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday Feeding Hills, MA. 01030 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment 413.786.2445 Handicapped accessible Pastor Brad Peterson Sunday morning worship begins at 10 a.m.

Hope Community Church Contemporary 152 worship, oriented messages, from the SouthlifeWestfield Street Bible, nursery and children’s churchMA. available, Feeding Hills, 01030 classes for all ages. Weekly home groups and Bible studies, 413.786.2445 active youth group, special Pastor Brad Peterson activities for families, women, Sunday morning worshipmen, begins at 10 a.m. andlifechildren.

Contemporary worship, oriented messages, from the For more information, call the church office 413-786-2445, Bible, nursery and children’s church available, classes for all weekdaysages. between 9 a.m. andgroups noon.and Please a message Weekly home Bibleleave studies, anyyouth othergroup, time. special active Valley Community and Agawam Church of The activitiesChurch for families, men, women, Bible merged May 2010 toand become Hope Community Church children.

For more information, call the church office 413-786-2445, Huntington Evangelical Church Huntington Church weekdays between 9 a.m.Evangelical and noon. Please leave a message 22 Russell Russell Road, Huntington, 17 Road, Huntington, MA any other time. MA 01050 Rev. Charles Cinelli 01050 Valley Community Church and Agawam Church of The Rev. Charles Cinelli, Phone (413) 667-5774 Bible merged MayL.2010 to -become HopePastor Community Church - (413) 667-5774 Sundays - Phone Adult Sunday School - 9 a.m., Sanctuary; Sunday Worship - 9:00 am during theChurch Worship Service - 10:15 a.m.;Evangelical Sanctuary; Children’s Huntington Church summer months &during 10:00 am following 10:15 a.m., (downstairs second half 01050 service).

22 Russell Road, Huntington, MA Labor Day Mondays - Rev. Ladies Bible Study Charles Cinelli- 9:30 a.m.

Church downstairs TuesdaysChildren's - Women’s Guild, 2nd Tuesday of every Phone -service (413)the667-5774 during the except monthSundays in Chapel on the Green; Ladies (all but - Adult Sunday School - 9Bible a.m.,Study, Sanctuary; during the summer months. second Worship Service - 10:15 a.m.;Tuesday), Sanctuary; Children’s Church 7 p.m., Chapel on the Green.

10:15 a.m., (downstairs during second half service).

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Tuesdays - Women’s Guild, the 2ndWitnesses Tuesday of every Southwick MAStudy, 01085(all but month in117 Chapel on the Road, Green;Westfield, Ladies Bible Phone 568-1780 second(413) Tuesday), English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 7 p.m., Chapel on the Green.p.m.; Sunday 10-11:46 a.m. & 1-2:45 p.m.

Russian: Tuesday 7-8:45 p.m.; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Saturday 4-5:45 p.m. MA 01085 117 Southwick Road, Westfield, Phone (413) 568-1780 Montgomery Community Church English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 p.m.; Sunday Main Road-Montgomery, MA 10-11:46 a.m. & 1-2:45 p.m.

Pastor Howard R. Noe Russian: Tuesday - 7-8:45 p.m.; PhoneSaturday - (413) 862-3284 Office 4-5:45 p.m.

Nondenominational Services every Sunday 9-10 a.m., with CoffeeCommunity FellowshipChurch Montgomery following all services. MA Main Road-Montgomery, Weekly Men and Women’s Pastor Howard R. NoeBible PhoneStudies - (413) available.

862-3284 Office Nondenominational Services every Sunday 9-10 a.m., Mountain View Fellowship Baptist Church with Coffee 310 Apremont Way following all services.

01040 Bible WeeklyHolyoke, Men andMA Women’s Pastor Chadavailable.

E. Correia Studies 413-532-0381 Email: http://www.mvbaptist.com Mountain View Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship - Way 8:30 & 11 a.m.

310 Apremont Sunday School & Adult Holyoke, MA Study 01040- 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting Pastor Chad E. Correia & Bible Study - 7 p.m.

413-532-0381 Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning Email: http://www.mvbaptist.com p.m.- 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning- 6:30 Worship Saturday Sunday School -&Buss AdultCalling Study -&10 a.m.

Soul Winning - 10Meeting a.m. & Wednesday Prayer Bible Study - 7 p.m.

New Life Christian Center Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning 157 Dartmouth - 6:30 p.m.Street Westfield, MA Calling 01085 & Saturday - Buss Senior Pastor.

Wayne Hartsgrove Soul Rev. Winning - 10 D. a.m.

Phone (413) 568-1588 Sunday 9:15Center am New Life School Christian Sunday Service 10:30 am 157 Dartmouth Street Family Night on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Westfield, MA 01085 Youth NightRev. is Fridays 6:30 pm Senior Pastor.

WayneatD. Hartsgrove Life GroupsPhone every other (413)Thursday 568-1588at 6:30 pm and every otherSchool Sunday at am 6:00 pm Sunday 9:15 Sunday Service 10:30 am Center FamilyNew NightLife on Worship Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Street Youth 118 NightMeadow is Fridays at 6:30 pm Westfield, MA 01085 Life Groups every other Thursday at 6:30 pm and every 413-562-0344 other Sunday at 6:00 pm http://www.nlwcofwestfield.org Pastor C. Pelkey New LifeGene Worship Center Sundays a.m. - Worship 118- 10 Meadow Street and Sunday School.

Westfield, MA 01085 Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

413-562-0344 Men’s and Ladies prayer groups http://www.nlwcofwestfield.org (call for schedules) Pastor Gene C. Pelkey Changed- Into His Image Class Sundays 10 a.m.

- Worship and (call for schedules) Sunday School.

Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

Our Lady of the Sacrament Men’s andBlessed Ladies prayer groupsParish 127 Road (callHolyoke for schedules) Westfield, MAImage 01085Class Changed Into His Mailing Address: (call for schedules) P.O. Box 489 Westfield, MA 01086-0489 Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Pastor: 127 Rev.Holyoke Daniel S. Pacholec Road Deacon Paul Federici Westfield, MA 01085 Deacon Paul Briere Mailing Address: Pastoral Minister: P.O. BoxMary 489 Federici Parish/Religious Education (413) 562-3450 Westfield, MA Office: 01086-0489 ParishRev. Fax: Daniel (413) 562-9875 Pastor: S. Pacholec www.diospringfield.org/olbs Deacon Paul Federici Mass Schedule: Deacon Paul Briere Saturday: 4 p.m.

(Vigil) Pastoral Minister: Mary Federici Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Parish/Religious Education Office: (413) 562-3450 Monday-Wednesday: a.m. (413) Communion Service Thursday Parish7 Fax: 562-9875 & Friday: 7 a.m. www.diospringfield.org/olbs Saturday: 8 a.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena Mass Schedule: Confession: Saturday 3:153:45 p.m.

Saturday: 4 p.m.

(Vigil) Handicapped accessible.

Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Monday-Wednesday: 7 a.m. Communion Service Thursday Our Lady of the7Lake & Friday: a.m. Church Pasture Road Saturday: Sheep 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Southwick, MA 3:15010773:45 p.m.

Confession: Saturday ParishHandicapped Pastoral/Administrative accessible.Staff Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch 569-0161 Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Our Lady of the Lake Church Religious Education: Lynda Daniele Sheep Pasture Road 569-0162 Administrative secretary: Southwick, MA 01077 JoannePastoral/Administrative Campagnari - 569-0161 Parish Staff Office Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:30569-0161 - 3:30; Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch Thurs.

8:30-noon Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Office, household assistant Religious Education: Lynda Danieleand 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 St. Joseph’s Polish Sat. 5 p.m. (vigil), Sun., 8, National Catholic Church 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Social Center: Clinton Avenue Wednesday 7 p.m.

Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor Sacristan: Stella4:15-4:45; Onyski Wed. before 7 St.Joseph National Church Penance/confession: Saturdays Phone - (413) 562-4403 MASS St. Joseph’s PolishMA 0185 p.m. Mass and SCHEDULE by appointment.

73Email Main -Street, Westfield, Soltysiak@comcast.net Sat. 5 p.m. (vigil), Sun., 8, National Catholic Church Baptisms: Sundays at 11:15 a.m. Arrange with Pastor and Social Fax Center: Clinton Avenue - (413) 562-4403 10 a.m. and 7is p.m.

73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 a pre- Baptism meeting scheduled.

Father Sr. Joseph Pastor Weekdays:Arrangements Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 8:30 prior a.m.

Sunday Masses - 8 Soltysiak, a.m. andAvenue 10:30 a.m.

Social Center: Clinton Marriage: shouldFriday, be made with pastor Phone (413) 562-4403 Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

Father Sr. Joseph Pastor to any reception arrangements as early as one year in Email Soltysiak@comcast.net Penance/confession: Saturdays 4:15-4:45; Wed. before 7 SundayPhone School- -(413) 9 a.m., social center 562-4403 advance Fax (413) 562-4403 p.m.

Mass and by appointment.

Catechism Classes: Monday evenings Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: Email - Soltysiak@comcast.net Mass: 4:00 Baptisms: Sundays 11:159 a.m.

Arrange Daily andSaturday Holy Masses as pm announced 1st atFriday a.m.-5 p.m. with Pastor and Fax Day - (413) 562-4403 Sunday Mass: am a pre- Marian BaptismCenacle meetingofisPrayer: scheduled.

For more information & 9:00 links: PNCC.org Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with pastor prior Sunday School: 10am--- at the Social Center Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Summer Schedule - 8Evening a.m. & 10:30 a.m. to any reception arrangements as Thursdays early as one year in Catechism-Monday classes Charismatic Prayer Meeting: 7 p.m.

St. Day Mary’s Church Sunday School - Masses 9 a.m., social center advance Daily and Holy as announced St. Jude Novena after 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Classes:&Monday evenings Exposition of Blessed ForCatechism more information links: PNCC.org Wednesday 7 p.m.Sacrament: Mass - (413) 562-5477 Daily andPhone Holy Day Masses as announced 1st Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena after http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com Marian Cenacle of Mass Prayer: For more information & links: PNCC.org Tuesday morning Rev. Frank Lawlor - Administrator 7:30-8:30 Chapel of Saturdays Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, Rev. Christopher Parochial Vicar Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Thursdays 7 p.m.

St. Fedoryshyn, Mary’s Church Friday 3-3:34 St. Judevisits.

Novena aftercall rectory Daniel Brunton, in Residence 30Rev. Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Home and hospital Please 7 p.m. Mass Deacon- (413) Pedro562-5477 Rivera Phone Anointing Wednesday of the Sick. Please call the pastor Miraculous Medal Novena after Deacon Roger Carrier Prayer Line: for special intentions. http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com Tuesday Mass Weekday Monday-Friday, Call Marianmorning at 569-6244 Rev. Mass Frank -Lawlor - Administrator Pastor 8:30 a.m.

Chapel of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, p.m.

Holy Day - 64Rev. on the eveParochial before, 8:30 a.m. & Bible Study: Tuesdays 9:15 a.m.

Ryan Sliwa Rev.Masses Christopher Fedoryshyn, Vicar Friday 3-3:34 at rectory meeting room 6:15 p.m. (bilingual) Confessions Rev. Daniel Brunton, in Residence Home and hospital visits. Please call rectory Saturdays,Deacon 2:30-3:30 p.m.Rivera (lower church) Pedro Anointing of the Sick. Please call Church the pastor Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Saturday Mass - Carrier 4 p.m.

Deacon Roger Prayer Line: for special intentions.

605 Salmon Brook Street, Sunday Mass- Monday-Friday, - 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Weekday Mass 8:30 a.m.

Call Marian at 569-6244 Route 10 Study: and 202, Granby,9:15 CT a.m.

06035 p.m.11:30 a.m.

64and p.m.

Holy Day Masses -6:15 on the eve before, 8:30 a.m. & Bible Tuesdays Rev. atDennis Anderson, Pastor All Masses are in theConfessions upper church,rectory meeting room 6:15 p.m. (bilingual) Phone: (860) 653-3800 the 11:30 a.m. isp.m. in Spanish Confessions - Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 (lower church) Fax: (860) 653-9984 Handicapped accessible, Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Church Saturday Mass -elevator 4 p.m. located Handicap Accessible. to the right of the main entrance.

605 Salmon Brook Street, Sunday Mass - 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Schedule:Route Sunday10School - 9 am, AdultCT - Youth - Children.

Adoration and and Benediction - Wednesdays, and 202, Granby, 06035 11:30 a.m.

Sunday PraiseRev. and Dennis WorshipAnderson, - 10:30 a.m., Infant and toddler 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Pastor All Masses are in the upper church, care available.

St. Mary’s Elementary (Pre-K-8) Phone: (860) 653-3800 the 11:30 a.m. isSchool in Spanish Men’s Group Fellowship - 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., the 568-2388 Fax: Breakfast (860) 653-9984 Handicapped(413) accessible, elevator located 2nd Saturday each month.

St. Mary’s Highright School (413) 568-5692 HandicapofAccessible. to the of the(9-12) main- entrance.

CallSunday for a Youth Group schedule events.

Office of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 Schedule: School - 9 am, Adult -ofYouth - Children.

Adoration and Benediction Wednesdays, visit us- 10:30 on thea.m., web Infant at: and toddler St. Vincent de9Paul outreach Sunday PraiseYou andcan Worship a.m.-6 p.m. to the poor http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org. and needy - (413)School 568-5619 care available.

St. Mary’s Elementary (Pre-K-8) Men’s GroupPioneer Fellowship Breakfast - 7 a.m.

- 8:30 a.m., the Valley Assembly of God (413) 568-2388 Pioneer Valley of Assembly of God St. High PeterSchool & St. Casimir Parish568-5692 2nd Huntington, Saturday each month.

MA 01050 St. Mary’s (9-12) - (413) 01050 of events.

22 State Street- (413) 568-1127 Call for aHuntington, Youth GroupMA schedule Rev. Chuck Vanasse Office of Religious Education Rev. Quirk Westfield, 01085to the poor - Toby (413) 667-3196 YouPhone can visit us on the web at: St. Vincent de Paul MA outreach Phone (413)- Service 667-3196 Sunday - 10:30 -a.m. of Worship Rev. Wallis, Pastor http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org. andWilliam needy -H.(413) 568-5619 Sunday - 10Valley a.m.

- Assembly Service Worship Weekly Bible Study.

Call for of information.

Parish Office - 413-568-5421 Pioneer of God Weekly Bible Study.

Call for information.

DailyParish Pioneer Valley Assembly of God St. Mass Peter schedule & St. Casimir Huntington, MA 01050 Pioneer Valley Baptist Church Mon.-Thurs.

7:15 a.m.

Huntington, MA 01050 22 State -Street Rev. Chuck Vanasse 265 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Saturday Mass 4 p.m.

Rev.- Toby Westfield, MA- 01085 Phone (413) Quirk 667-3196 (corner of Tannery and Shaker Road) Saturday - 3 p.m.Pastor - 3:30 p.m.

-a.m.

(413) 667-3196 Sunday Phone - 10:30 - Service of Worship Rev.Confessions William H. Wallis, Phone (413) 562-3376 Sunday Mass8:30- a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

SundayBible - 10 a.m.

- Service Worship Weekly Study.

Call for of information.

Parish Office 413-568-5421 Pastor James Montoro Weekly Bible Study. Call for information.

Mass schedule Daily Sunday School – 9:30Valley a.m.; Sunday Temple Beth El a.m.

Pioneer BaptistService Church– 10:30 a.m.

Mon.-Thurs.

- 7:15 and 6265 p.m.; Wednesday Service 7 p.m. We provide bus WorshipMass Services Ponders Hollow Road,– Westfield, MA 01085 Saturday - 4 p.m. transportation in need of transportation.

SundayConfessions - Thursday Evening, p.m.p.m. (cornerfor of those Tannery and Shaker Road) Saturday - 3 p.m. -73:30 Just call- us(413) at 562-3376. p.m.

Phone 562-3376 SundayFriday Mass-evening, 8:30 a.m.6 & 10:30 a.m.

Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

Pastor James Montoro Psalms Monday-Friday Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.; Springs Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.

Templemorning, Beth El 7 a.m.

Deliverance Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday ServiceMinistries – 7 p.m. We provide bus Worship Services 141 Meadow MA 01085 and Holiday transportation for Street, those inWestfield, need of transportation.

SundaySunday - Thursday Evening, 7 p.m.

Phone morning, 8 a.m. Ongoing Just call- (413) us at 568-1612 562-3376.

Friday evening, 6 p.m.

Pastor Sharon Ingram Monday afternoons - Learning Center (Religious School), Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

Sunday School - 10 a.m.

3:15 p.m.

Psalms Springs Monday-Friday morning, 7 a.m.

SundayDeliverance Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew High School) 6:30 Ministries Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays - Childrens reading hour, MA 5 to 01085 6 p.m. with p.m.;Sunday Parshatand haHoliday Shove 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, Pastor, 4 to 10 years old. study group, 7:30 p.m.

Phone - (413) 568-1612 morning, 8 a.m.

Ongoing Wednesday Evening - 7 p.m.

- Bible Study & Deliverance Wednesday afternoons - Learning (Religious Pastor Sharon Ingram Monday afternoons - Learning CenterCenter (Religious School), Service School), Sunday School - 10 a.m.

3:153:15 p.m.p.m.; Friday - Y.E.S. Youth Excellence Services, 13 years old Youth Chorale, 5:15 p.m.High School) 6:30 Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew andreading up.

Thursday Boy Scout Troop Wednesdays - Childrens hour, 5 to 6 p.m. with p.m.;evenings Parshat-ha Shove #32 meets at 7:30 p.m.

Pastor, 4 to 10 years old. study group, Russell-Community Friday mornings - “Exploring Prayers” Wednesday Evening 7 p.m. - BibleChurch Study & Deliverance Wednesday afternoons - Learningour Center (Religious Main Street, Russell 01071 with Rabbi, a.m.

Service School), 3:157p.m.; Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, 13 years old Youth Chorale, 5:15 p.m.

Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday Unitarian Universalist Society andSchool, up. all ages - Fellowship, Thursday evenings - Boy Scout Troop parsonage; 10 a.m. - Family Worship; 6 p.m. - Youth of Greater #32 meets Springfield at 7:30 p.m.

Fellowship, parsonage.

245 Friday Portermornings Lake Drive, Springfield, MA 01106 Russell Community Church - “Exploring our Prayers” Tuesday - 7 Main p.m. -Street, AA Meeting; Re. Jason Minister RussellFamily 01071Bible Class, with Seymour, Rabbi, 7 a.m. parsonage. http://uuspringfield.org Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Wednesday - 9- a.m.

- Women’s phoneUniversalist 413 736-2324 Sunday - 9 a.m.

Sunday School, Prayer all agesFellowship, - Fellowship, Unitarian Society parsonage.

Handicap parsonage; 10 a.m. - Family Worship; 6 p.m. - Youth of Greateraccessible Springfield Friday - 7:30 p.m.

- AA Meeting.

Sunday 9:30am 11am Worship Services, Fellowship, parsonage.

245 Porter Lake and Drive, Springfield, MA 01106 Religious and nursery for children, Tuesday - 7 p.m. - AA Meeting; Family Bible Class, Re.Education Jason Seymour, Minister St. John’sparsonage.

Lutheran Church Wednesday 5:30 pm Soulful Suppers http://uuspringfield.org 60 Broad StreetPrayer Fellowship, Thursday 7PM413 Choir Rehearsals Wednesday - 9 a.m.

- Women’s phone 736-2324 Westfield, MA 01085 Monthly Unity House Concerts. parsonage.

Handicap accessible Phone - (413) Check Page. Services, Friday - 7:30 p.m. 568-1417 - AA Meeting.

15 our Sunday 9:30am andFacebook 11am Worship http://stjohnswestfield.com Religious Education and nursery for children, Pastor Christopher A. Hazzard St. John’s Lutheran Church Wednesday 5:30 pm Soulful Suppers Sunday - Adult Bible60Study andStreet Summer Sunday School Broad United7PM Church ofRehearsals Christ Thursday Choir (Preschool High School) 8:45 A.M. Westfield, MA 01085 Second Church MonthlyCongregational Unity House Concerts.

Sunday Worship 10 A.M. Phone - (413) 568-1417 Rev. Rosemary Interim Check ourDawson, Facebook Page.Pastor Tune in to the taped broadcast of our Worship Service over http://stjohnswestfield.com 487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, WHYN (.560 on your AMChristopher radio dial) at 7:30 on Sunday morning.

Pastor A. Hazzard Westfield, MA 01086 Sunday - Adult Bible Study and Summer Sunday School http://www.secondchurchwestfield.org United Church of Christ Living Hope Church (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. E-mail:Second office@secondchurchwestfield.org Congregational Church Pastor Dan Valeri Sunday Worship 10 A.M. OfficeRev. hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9Pastor a.m. Pastor to 12 noon, Rosemary Dawson, Interim Rev. Barbara Hesse, 267broadcast College Highway Tune in to the taped of our Worship Service over Closed Monday.

487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, MA WHYN (.560 on yourSouthwick, AM radio dial) at 01077 7:30 on Sunday morning.

Phone - (413)MA 568-7557 Westfield, 01086 413-569-1882 Sunday - http://www.secondchurchwestfield.org 10 a.m., Worship Service and Sunday School for Living Hope Church HopeChurch for everyday living!

Living -Hope preschool through high school.

E-mail: office@secondchurchwestfield.org We are a church that proclaims a message of hope and Pastor Dan Valeri Sunday evening– -Friday, Youth Program.

Office hours: Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12 noon, healing for the hurts problems of everyday life 267 and College Highway Closed Monday. through theSouthwick, message of Jesus Christ...

MA 01077 Phone (413) 568-7557 info@livinghopechurchag.org 413-569-1882 Westfield Sunday - 10 a.m., WorshipAlliance ServiceChurch and Sunday School for Service -time: Living Hope Church Hope10forAM everyday living!

297 Russell Westfield, MA 01085 preschoolRoad, through high school.

Thursday Family Night 6:30pm We are a church that proclaims a message of hope and Rev. Jordan Sunday eveningGreeley, - Youth Pastor Program.

Office hours Mon through Thurs 9:30am-4pm healing for the hurts and problems of everyday life Phone - (413) 568-3572 through the message of Jesus Christ...

Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Bible Life a.m. for all ages, nursery Southwick Community info@livinghopechurchag.org care provided; 11 a.m.

- Worship and the Word; 6 p.m - eveWestfield Alliance Church Episcopal Church Service time: 10 AM service.

297 Russellning Road, Westfield, MA 01085 660 College Thursday FamilyHighway Night 6:30pm Rev. Jordan Greeley, Pastor MA 01077 Office hoursSouthwick, - Mon through Thurs 9:30am-4pm Phone - (413) 568-3572 Phone: 569-9650 Word- Bible of Grace Church Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

Life a.m. for all ages, nursery http://www.southwickchurch.com Southwick Community Pioneerand Valley care provided; 11 a.m.of- Worship the Word; 6 p.m - eveRev. J.Episcopal Taylor Albright, ChurchPastor 848 North Route 202 ningRoad, service.

Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 p.m.

660 College Highway Westfield, MA 01085 SundaysSouthwick, 9:30 AM, Service that blend MA 01077 (413) 572-3054 contemporaryPhone: worship569-9650 with traditional liturgy Email:office@wordgrace.us Word of Grace Church and a family-friendly atmosphere http://www.southwickchurch.com http://www.wordgrace.us of Pioneer Valley KidZone: children’s ministry Rev.Childcare J. Taylorand Albright, Pastor Chet Senior Pastor 848 Marshall, North Road, Route 202 during the service Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 p.m.

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MA 01085 Sign 9:30 Language Interpreted Sundays AM, Service that blend Sunday evening, 6 p.m.

(413) 572-3054 Handicapped Accessible contemporary worship with traditional liturgy Wednesday evening, 7 p.m.

Email:office@wordgrace.us Women’s Thursdaysatmosphere 9:30 to 11 a.m. and Group: a family-friendly http://www.wordgrace.us Good coffee, and fellowship andministry KidZone: Childcare children’s Chet Marshall, Senior Pastor light-weightduring discussion of faith issues. the service Westfield Free10 Church Sunday Evangelical Morning Service: a.m.

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Southwick Congregational Women’s Group: Thursdays 9:30Church to 11 a.m.

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related items like time I am optimistic that, through a worked), or even when the set of discussions between town meetings will be held. The officials and district officials idea of negotiations is really (including school committee one of bargaining: both sides members) facilitated by members have items they’d like to see of the Massachusetts Association changed in the contract but of Regional Schools, we will surboth sides have to reach agreeface a number of topics, be ment, or consensus, on each informed of factors influencing item and the overall changes decisions, and work towards an in total. Agreements need to understanding of differing posioccur both at the negotiating tions. I believe that sharing pertable and then with their own ceptions, reviewing assumptions, group (meaning the majority and agreeing on some factual stanthe dards will lead to a more thor- Gateway Regional School of all members of ough, open, and collaborative District Superintendent Teachers’ Association, and a majority vote of the school approach to developing budgets, Dr. David B. Hopson. committee—including the supporting students, and providtown representative—for the ing an education that will make our towns even more attractive to new fami- district). Setting a low-ball figure for the total lies. Having these discussions facilitated/ value of the negotiated changes, even based moderated by a group of professionals who upon the towns’ perceived ability to pay, isn’t have no direct connection to the district or our allowed by law as that would essentially mean member towns (but experienced working with that one side has already set unrealistic terms town and school officials to complete the (i.e., no or a very minimal increase in wages).

Each side does have input on setting paramDESE mandated report on the district) will help bridge some differences as well as pro- eters around the negotiations; they just must vide a path forward to some sort of consensus. be reasonable and open to bargaining as negoThis need was again demonstrated by the tiations proceed. If in fact a consensus can’t be lack of understanding reported in the Country reached during normal negotiations, there are Journal last week about a recent Chester meet- processes in place to break any stalemate. ing. At that meeting, it was reportedly brought These include following the provisions of up that the towns needed representatives at the Mass General Law Chapter 150E, Section 9 negotiation table to ensure that a reasonable regarding mediation and arbitration.

The process of negotiating an agreement is settlement with the Teachers’ Association could be reached. What was missing in that set by state law, past practice, and past arbitradiscussion, or at least in the reporting, is that tion rulings making it more of a choreothe town selectboard chairs had a town repre- graphed process rather than a freewheeling sentative involved in teacher negotiations as debate. In addition, we all need to remember provided for in Massachusetts General Law, that we’re not negotiating based just upon our Chapter 150E, and Section 1. In fact, during own district; rather we are negotiating a settlethe last set of negotiations, the school commit- ment based upon what’s happening across the tee (who are also ‘town officials’ elected by state so we can stay competitive and are able their town residents) and teachers’ association to attract, and retain, staff. We must also offer went beyond the requirements of the law – sit- working conditions that are in line with state ting in on school committee executive ses- and federal regulations. The legal complexity sions, being on the negotiations subcommit- is so great that both sides at the table usually tee, and having a vote in negotiations – by retain legal and professional expertise to allowing that individual to actually be at the ensure the process moves forward without running afoul of the many negotiating rules negotiating table.

It’s also interesting to note that union nego- and prior decisions. The final consensus is tiations are actual negotiations; neither side often reached only after many meetings, much gets to dictate the terms of how the meetings discussion, and many resources being accessed will move forward, what the final terms will for basic facts and figures. be (whether salary, benefits, or other job-

Lawmakers magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, if they were manufactured prior to 1994. The Natick Democrat said there's no way to distinguish between old and new magazines, making the current law impossible to enforce.

Republican Senate Leader Bruce Tarr of Gloucester has sponsored another bill that would also prohibit devices like "trigger cranks and bump stocks" that effectively turn rifles and shotguns into weapons with firing capabilities similar to fully automatic weapons.

Tarr said the bill would make using a device to cause the rapid fire of a weapon illegal and would subject an offender to a potential penalty of life in prison. House Republican Leader Bradley Jones of North Reading also supports the bill.

The push for the ban has surged in the days since the Las Vegas shooting.

Asked by reporters on Thursday about a possible ban, Baker said he would quickly sign a bill if it reaches his desk.

"If that were to pass tomorrow, we would sign it," Baker said, noting that Massachusetts has passed some of the country's toughest gun laws with bipartisan support.

"I think it would be terrific if folks at the federal level took a look at some of the standards and the prac-

Continued from Page 5 tices and policy and laws that we have here in Massachusetts," he added.

House Speaker Robert DeLeo also supports the ban.

A spokesman for the Winthrop Democrat said DeLeo "believes bump stocks should be illegal, and the House will move quickly on the issue."

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An aide to Senate President Stan Rosenberg said the Amherst Democrat also supports banning bump stocks and similar devices, saying they serve no legitimate purpose.

The state's main gun rights lobbying group did not immediately return a request for comment on the bills.

MASHPEE, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts tribe that was the first to encounter the Pilgrims is renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's council unanimously voted this week to change its holiday calendar to recognize 'Indigenous Peoples Day' on the second Monday in October each year.

A tribe spokeswoman said Friday that no formal activities were planned to mark the new holiday this coming Monday.

Tribal Council Chairman Cedric Cromwell said in a statement the decision was not a "repudiation of Italian American heritage" but an "affirmation and reclamation" of Native American history.

The Cape Cod-based tribe gained federal recognition in 2007 and has nearly 3,000 members.

Cambridge is among a number of communities around the country that has recently taken steps to rename the holiday.

Francis to honor WWII dead at US cemetery, site of massacre ROME (AP) — Pope Francis will pay homage to victims of war when he visits two important World War II sites south of Rome next month: the American military cemetery at Nettuno and the Ardeatine Caves, site of one of the worst massacres in German-occupied Italy.

The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis would celebrate Mass at the Nettuno cemetery for all war dead on Nov. 2, which the Catholic Church marks as All Soul’s Day to honor the dead.

Later in the day, Francis will travel to the Ardeatine Caves on Rome’s outskirts. There, in 1944, 335 people were shot to death as a reprisal for an attack by partisans that killed 33 Nazi soldiers on a street in Rome.

First Congregational Church of Westfield Announces Annual Fall Rummage Sale Dates The First Congregational Church, 18 Broad St. Westfield will hold its Annual Fall Rummage Sale with a preview and sale, Friday evening October 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with admission of fifty cents per person. On Saturday, October 7th admission will be free hours are 9-2, with a $2.00 bags sale starting at noon We will be offering clothing for children and adults, glass ware, small electrics, furniture, beautiful collectibles, pictures and frames, books toys and home décor. First Church’s Rummage Sales always yield something for everyone. So come early and stay late for the bargains.

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Relief Efforts

Continued from Page 1 hear that the state is heavily involved with “That was huge,” said Diaz. “Everybody the relief efforts. really motored together.”

“I think that is some fantastic news to hear, The effort isn’t stopping there as WSAA people are really taking this very serious,” and their partner, Western Mass United for said WSAA member Eddie Diaz. “Taking Puerto Rico are trying to get additional boxes notice of it is up lifting, it’s showing the unity onto a more flights. of the Latino community in Massachusetts.”

In Westfield exclusively, Diaz also noted According to Diaz, a lot of needed items that he will be soon meeting with Mayor have been collected and prepared to be sent to Brian Sullivan, Mike Knapik, the Director of Puerto Rico. Despite that, since several air- Gov. Baker’s Western Mass office, and Stefan lines in Puerto Rico had been shut down, all Czaporowski, the Superintendent of Schools. of the items had been stuck at Bradley The discussion will be centered on what kind International Airport. of guidance and resources the city can proBut, just recently, progress was made when vide if any for families from Puerto Rico to Rep. Carlos Gonzalez (Springfield) heard relocate to Westfield. about a flight from Spirit Airlines that was For more updates on what is happening going down to Puerto Rico. The airline agreed locally with the Hurricane Maria relief effort, to let a certain number of boxes with items follow both WSAA and Western Mass United onto the plane to get delivered to Puerto Rico. for Puerto Rico on Facebook.

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Recalls this week: children’s plates and bowls, toys

The Associated Press Millions of children's plates and bowls are being recalled because a plastic layer can peel off, posing a choking hazard. Other recalled consumer products include toys that also can pose a choking hazard to infants.

HERE'S A MORE DETAILED LOOK:

CHILDREN'S PLATES AND BOWLS DETAILS: Playtex plates and bowls for children. The plates have various printed designs including cars, construction scenes, giraffes, princesses, superheroes and more. Playtex is written on the bottom of the plates and bowls. The plates and bowls were sold separately and together as sets. A Mealtime set is comprised of a plate, a bowl, two utensils and a cup. They were sold at Babies"R"Us, Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide and at Amazon.com from October 2009 through October 2017.

WHY: The clear plastic layer over the graphics can peel or bubble from the surface of the plates and bowls, posing a choking hazard to young children.

INCIDENTS: 372 reports of the clear plastic layer over the graphics bubbling or peeling. The firm has received 11 reports of pieces of the detached clear plastic found in children's mouths, including four reports of choking on a piece of the clear plastic layer.

HOW MANY: About 3.6 million in the U.S. and about 1.9 million in Canada.

FOR MORE: Call Playtex at 888-220-2075 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.playtexproducts.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

WIGGLE BALL TOYS DETAILS: Bruin Infant Wiggle Ball toys, also called a giggle ball. The blue ball has textured bumps for gripping and has orange, green and yellow rubber knobs around the ball. The ball wiggles, vibrates and plays three different musical tunes. It has an on/off switch and requires 3 AA batteries to operate. The recalled wiggle balls have model number 5F6342E and Toys "R'' Us printed on the product.

WHY: The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

INCIDENTS: Six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.

HOW MANY: About 29,700 in the U.S. and about 3,000 were sold in Canada.

FOR MORE: Call Toys "R'' Us at 800-869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www. toysrus.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

BICYCLE BRAKES DETAILS: Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake.

There is a date code stamped on the back of the brake arm with the date format DDMMYY representing the day, month and year of manufacture. The brakes were sold separately by SRAM and were also installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles. They were sold at specialty bike stores nationwide and at www.jenson. com and www.REI.com from June 2014 to May 2017. They were installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles from October 2014 to May 2017.

WHY: A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

INCIDENTS: Five reports of loose or detached rivets. No injuries have been reported.

HOW MANY: About 7,000.

FOR MORE: Call SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ET Fridays or visit www.sram.com and click on the "Recall Notice" tab for more information.

WIRELESS SCUBA TANK TRANSMITTER DETAILS: Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Transmitters and Tank PODs. The Suunto Tank POD has a black coneshaped plastic case with SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND printed in gray color on the case and a transparent plastic base. They were sold nationwide at retailers specializing in scuba diving equipment from October 2003 to April 2017.

WHY: The exterior plastic case of the Wireless Tank Transmitter and Wireless Tank POD can burst during predive pressure testing, posing an injury hazard.

INCIDENTS: Two incidents of the transmitters bursting during dry land pressure testing, including one report of bruising.

HOW MANY: About 35,500 in the U.S. and about 4,000 in Canada.

FOR MORE: Call Suunto Customer Support at 855-2580900, anytime or visit http://www.suunto.com/ . A list of dealers and authorized service centers can be found at www.suunto.com/dealer-locator . Consumers can also use the free Suunto Online Service Request at www.suunto. com/servicerequest to schedule a picked up from their home or office.

It’s Showtime!

If you like to laugh, you’re in luck. The Westfield Theatre Group, a department of the Westfield Woman’s Club, is thrilled to announce their fall production, “Murder by Indecision”, written by Daniel O’Donnell and produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service Inc. This mystery/comedy stars Linda Slozak as Agatha Crispy, the world’s best known mystery playwright, as she attempts to crank out her newest and last manuscript. As she struggles through the first few pages of her play, Miss Maple (played

by Joan Perkins-Smith), Inspector Dryfus (played by John Kielb) and all her characters come to life on the stage. For a complete cast list, visit the WTG website. Any fan of classic Agatha Christie mysteries will love this hilarious spoof, directed by Meaghan Farrell, produced by Kurt Wildman, with Stage Manager Sally Memole. Performances will be October 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st at 7:30 PM with a 2:00 PM matinee performance on the 21st at the Westfield Woman’s Club, located at 28 Court St. in Westfield, MA 01085. For additional information and to be guaranteed tickets go to westfieldtheatregroup.com and click on Reservations or call (413) 572-6838.

Manuela Barela passes crosses set up to honor those killed during the mass shooting Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Las Vegas. A gunman, Stephen Paddock, opened fire on an outdoor music concert on Sunday killing dozens and injuring hundreds. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Stymied police seek help in uncovering Vegas gunman’s motive

By KEN RITTER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — After five days of scouring the life of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock and chasing 1,000 leads, investigators confessed Friday they still don't know what drove him to mass murder, and they announced plans to put up billboards appealing for the public's help.

In their effort to find any hint of his motive, investigators were looking into whether he was with a prostitute days before the shooting, scrutinizing cruises he took and trying to make sense of a cryptic note with numbers jotted on it found in his hotel room, a federal official said.

So far, examinations of Paddock's politics, finances, any possible radicalization and his social behavior — typical investigative avenues that have helped uncover the motive in past shootings — have turned up little.

"We still do not have a clear motive or reason why," Clark County Undersheriff Kevin McMahill said. "We have looked at literally everything."

The FBI announced that billboards would go up around the city asking anyone with information to phone 800-CALL-FBI. "If you know something, say something," said Aaron Rouse, agent in charge of the Las Vegas FBI office. "We will not stop until we have the truth."

Paddock, a reclusive 64-year-old high-stakes gambler, rained bullets on the crowd at a country music festival Sunday night from his 32nd-floor hotel suite, killing 58 and wounding hundreds before taking his own life.

McMahill said investigators had reviewed voluminous video from the casino and don't think Paddock had an accomplice in the shooting, but they want to know if anyone knew about his plot beforehand.

Investigators believe Paddock hired a prostitute in the days leading up to the shooting and were interviewing other call girls for information, a U.S. official briefed by federal law enforcement officials said. The official wasn't authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

The official also disclosed that Paddock took at least a dozen cruises abroad in the last few years, most of them with his girlfriend, Marilou Danley. At least one sailed to the Middle East.

It is unusual to have so few hints of a motive five days after a mass shooting. In previous mass killings or terrorist attacks, killers left notes, social media postings and information on a computer — or even phoned police.

"The lack of a social media footprint is likely intentional," said Erroll Southers, director of homegrown violent extremism studies at the University of Southern California. "We're so used to, in the first 24 to 48 hours, being able to review social media posts. If they don't leave us a note behind or a manifesto behind, and we're not seeing that, that's what's making this longer."

What officers have found is that Paddock planned his attack meticulously.

Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, left, and Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo leave a media briefing at Metro Police headquarters in Las Vegas Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Investigators trying to figure out the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock's state of mind have so far been stymied by the secret life he appeared to lead before the attack on a country music concert on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday. (Steve Marcus/ Las Vegas Sun via AP)

He requested an upper-floor room overlooking the festival, stockpiled 23 guns, a dozen of them modified to fire continuously like an automatic weapon, and set up cameras inside and outside his room to watch for approaching officers.

In a possible sign he was contemplating massacres at other sites, he also booked rooms overlooking the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago in August and the Life Is Beautiful show near the Vegas Strip in late September, according to authorities reconstructing his movements leading up to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

His arsenal also included tracer rounds that can improve a shooter's firing accuracy in the dark, a law enforcement official told AP. It wasn't clear whether Paddock fired any of the illuminated bullets during the high-rise massacre.

Paddock bought 1,000 rounds of the .308-caliber and .223-caliber tracer ammunition from a private buyer he met at a Phoenix gun show, a law enforcement official not authorized to comment on the investigation said on condition of anonymity.

Tracer rounds illuminate their path so a gunman can home in on targets at night. But they can also give away the shooter's position.

Video shot of the pandemonium that erupted when Paddock started strafing the festival showed a muzzle flash from his room at the Mandalay Bay resort, but bullets weren't visible in the night sky.

Investigators are looking into Paddock's mental health and any medications he was on, McMahill said.

His girlfriend, Danley, told FBI agents Wednesday that she had not noticed any changes in his mental state or indications he could become violent, the federal official said.

Paddock sent Danley on a trip to her native Philippines before the attack, and she was unaware of his plans and devastated when she learned of the carnage while overseas, she said in a statement.

Members of the FBI walk among piles of personal items at the scene of a mass shooting Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Las Vegas.

Stephen Paddock opened fire on an outdoor music concert on Sunday killing dozens and injuring hundreds.

(AP Photo/ John Locher)

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Westfield running back Dakotah Moynahan (20) makes it past Comp defenders.

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Westfield players wear pink socks to raise breast cancer awareness. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Deja vu

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School football team’s home opener played a bit like Groundhog Day, and two Chicopee Comp Colts earned starring roles.

Chicopee Comprehensive sophomore quarterback Nathaniel Lepage tossed three touchdowns to senior wide receiver Kenneth and the Colts outlasted the Westfield Bombers 20-8 Friday night at Bullens Field.

Chicopee Comp struck first.

After a sputtering start for both offenses – both teams managed just 56 yards on five stalled-out drives to open the game – Chicopee Comp broke through with a 38-yard touchdown pass from Lepage to Mitchell with 1:20 remaining in the first quarter.

Mitchell reached out to bring the ball in with one hand (reminiscent of just about any catch from Odell Beckham) in stride about halfway to the end zone and sprinted untouched the rest of the way for the first score.

Chicopee Comp extended its lead to two touchdowns with 7:55 left in the second half on another pass to Mitchell, this time from nine yards out (but more of the garden variety).

A 49-yard reception from senior wide out Rafael Santiago set up the score by giving Chicopee Comp the ball in the red zone.

Finally, after 27 minutes of action, Westfield cracked the goose egg on its side of the scoreboard.

Westfield put together a seven-play, 73-yard drive that culminated in a three-yard touchdown run from junior running back Dakotah Moynihan with 8:32 on the third quarter clock.

In the fourth quarter, Chicopee Comp’s dynamic duo led the air brigade again.

After hooking up with Santiago for a 28-yard pass play, Lepage connected with Mitchell for a third time on a contested play in the corner of the end zone, resulting in a spectacular 25-yard touchdown with 10:03 left in the game.

Westfield attempted to cut into the deficit late, but Chicopee Comp intercepted the ball in the end zone to end any comeback hopes.

Rams dream a nightmare for competition BERNARDSTON – Southwick-Tolland’s dream season continued with James Longhi and Brad Durand leading the pack with a score of 4-under-67, nine strokes ahead of the next closest competitor at 76, nine strokes back to claim the Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference two-ball championship Friday at Crumpin-Fox Club.

Durand finished with six birdies in damp, cool conditions.

Longhi had two.

There was a four-way tie for second place between Longmeadow, Holyoke, Belchertown, and East Longmeadow.

“It was a great day,” said Southwick coach Al Selden, “and

Westfield’s defensive line wraps up a Chicopee Comp running back. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) on we go.”

Already this season, Selden recorded his 100th career victory, the Rams (17-0) clinched a league title – their third in as many seasons – and continue their quest for perfection.

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Rams escape Sabis Southwick-Tolland 3, Sabis 2 Liz Tenerowicz scored two goals, Kayla Russ had 1, and Southwick-Tolland edged Sabis on the road. Maggie Sullivan and Aelish McGivney had one assist apiece.

Southwick goalie Hannah Gerrish finished with five saves.

Eagles swoop past Tigers Franklin Tech 2, Westfield Technical Academy 0 Westfield Tech keepers Liliya Stepanchuk and Kiaraly Serrano combined for five saves.

Westfield Tech came out slow on offense, managing just Running back Kalen White (88) gets some yardage before See H.S. Roundup, Page 11 being knocked out of bounds. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Westfield QB Jack Lussier goes to the air attack in the first quarter of Friday night’s game. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

The WHS band gets the crowd in the mood at Friday night’s game against Chicopee Comp. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Mon., Oct. 9 JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Southwick-Tolland, 10:30 a.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 11 a.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 11 a.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Southwick-Tolland, noon JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Agawam, 3 p.m.

JV FOOTBALL at Chicopee Comp, 10 a.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Agawam, 4:15 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Central, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Amherst-Pelham, 5:30 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 11 GOLF at West Springfield, Springfield Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF at East Longmeadow, Elmcrest Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at John J. Duggan Academy, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 11

Thurs., Oct. 12 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 5:30 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 12 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian, 5:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 13 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at East Longmeadow, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Ludlow, 6 p.m.

FOOTBALL vs. Central, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 13 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Renaissance, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Mohawk, 4 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 16 JV FOOTBALL at Central, 3:30 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Northampton, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Northampton, 7 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 17 GOLF at Agawam, Crestview Country Club, 3 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at South Hadley, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Agawam, Chicopee Comp, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Agawam,

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Mon., Oct. 9 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, 4 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 10 GOLF at Franklin Tech, Thomas Memorial Golf Course, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY, Gateway, Hampden Charter, Monson at Palmer, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY, Gateway, Hampden Charter, Monson at Palmer, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Jachym

Field, 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 11 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Oct. 12 GOLF vs. Sabis, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, 4 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 13 JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Lenox, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Lenox, 6 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 16 BOYS’ SOCCER at Pioneer Valley Christian School, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Commerce, 6 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 17 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Oct. 18 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Frontier, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampshire, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 19 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ludlow, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, 4 p.m.

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JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Amherst-Pelham, 10 a.m.

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JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Pope Francis, Forest Park, 4 p.m.

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GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Mon., Oct. 9 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Oct. 10 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Monson, Westfield Technical Academy at Palmer, 3:45 p.m.

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BOYS’ SOCCER at Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m.

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GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Athol, 6 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 12 BOYS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, Town Farm Field, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, Town Farm Field, 4 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 13 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hopkins Academy, 3:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hopkins Academy, 3:30 p.m.

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JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, 6 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL Mon., Oct. 9 BOYS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 10 GOLF vs. Turners Falls, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Franklin Tech at Mahar, 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Franklin Tech at Mahar, 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 11 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Oct. 12 GOLF at Greenfield, Country Club of Greenfield, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Commerce, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 13 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

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Tues., Oct. 17 GOLF vs. Monson, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 18 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

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ON FOOTBALL: First-place Eagles, Rams, Bills? Who knew?

Chew on this: First-place Eagles. First-place Rams. First-place Bills.

Throw in the Redskins and — sit down for this one — the Jets, and maybe these teams are a lot better than prognosticated when the season kicked off.

One month into the schedule, NFL teams usually have found their identity. Not so for most of the league in 2017, with the specific exceptions of the Chiefs at the top, the Browns, 49ers and Chargers at the bottom.

There are only eight clubs with losing records through one-quarter of the season, and a gaggle of 13 at 2-2 — including three in the AFC South. The break-even teams include the Patriots, Cowboys, Raiders and Seahawks.

All of them were considered, and probably still should be, as playoff favorites.

The fascinating stuff, though, focuses on those surprises, including that first-place trio not even their staunchest fans could have predicted would be up front at this point.

EAGLES (3-1) Philadelphia bolted from the gate last season, winning three straight before stumbling to 7-9.

This quick start has a different feel.

For one, Carson Wentz looks to have taken a major step in maturity as a quarterback. He doesn't try to force things, in part because of his comfort level with coach Doug Pederson's system. He also has more talent around him.

And more leadership with such veterans as Chris Long, LeGarrette Blount and Alshon Jeffery on board.

"Those are very helpful, beneficial, because they're a big impact to what we're doing and the success we've had this early part of the season," Pederson says.

"And the other thing, too, is these are veteran players who have been on, in Chris's case (and Blount's), on championship teams. They know how to work. They know how to practice. They know how to prepare. And that's what you want. You want those types of guys in and around your football team."

Philly has some defensive issues to settle, with a series of injuries in the secondary and to star DT Fletcher Cox. The Eagles have allowed 52 points in the fourth quarter.

RAMS (3-1) While most of Los Angeles concentrates on the Dodgers or USC or UCLA, the Rams quietly have put together an offense that is outperforming its purported strength, the defense. LA's 142 points easily lead the NFL, and Jared Goff has been a revelation in his first full season as a starter. He leads the league in four key passing categories.

Yes, the revitalization of 2015 Offensive Rookie of the Year Todd Gurley has been huge — Gurley is second rushing with 362 yards and has scored seven touchdowns (four rushing, three receiving). There's also been an influx of veteran talent here: T Andrew Whitworth, LB Connor Barwin and WR Sammy Watkins.

New coach Sean McVay, at 31 the youngest in NFL history, has energized the offense with his schemes and aggressiveness, while passing on the praise.

"I think what good coaches do is they put their players in situations to have success, but ultimately, those players are the ones that are making those plays," McVay says.

"You feel fortunate to be a part of that and I think the players have done a good job, but I also can't say enough about our coaching staff. Everybody talks about Jared and what he's done, and he's done an excellent job.

"But I also think it's important to know how heavily involved (offensive coordinator) Matt LaFleur and (QBs coach) Greg Olson are in his development and those day-to-day things where See On Football, Page 11

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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS/RESULTS FOOTBALL

Southwick 4-2-2 Gateway 3-1-3 St. Mary 2-7 Westfield Technical Academy 6-3

Westfield 0-4 GYMNASTICS Westfield 6-0

GOLF BOYS’ SOCCER Westfield 4-7 Southwick 2-0 Gateway 1-8-1 St. Mary 3-5-1 Westfield Technical Academy 10-0-1 GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield 7-1

Westfield 4-3 Southwick 17-0 St. Mary 1-7 Westfield Technical Academy 0-0 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield 3-9 Southwick 2-4

H.S. Roundup

FIELD HOCKEY Westfield 2-5-1 Southwick 7-3 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 2-1 Southwick 5-2 St. Mary 0-5 Westfield Technical Academy 1-6 GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 4-2 Southwick-Tolland 7-2 St. Mary 0-2 Westfield Technical Academy 0-1

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three shots in the first half. The Tigers got it going in the second half with 13 shots on goal but Franklin Tech goalie Tabi Hamilton corralled every shot.

defense.

second half. John Foley made two in the first half.

BOYS’ SOCCER

Saints play well, fall late

Gators net one

Duggan Academy 2, St. Mary’s 0 Despite controlling play for much of the first half and early into the second, St. Mary’s fell on the road. The Saints had some great chances but just could not connect.

Allie Goodreau and Chloe Lussier applied the pressure up front while Erin Olearcek and Caroline Leahy anchored the

Gateway 3, Sci-Tech 1 Jayden Marge (penalty kick), Joe Coon, and Robert Crochere each scored a goal to lift Gateway (1-8-1) to its first win of the season.

Evan Lee and Marge each had an assist Gateway goalie Preston Coffey made eight saves in the

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he's got an ownership on what we're trying to get done."

FRIDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Chicopee Comp 20, Westfield 8 GIRLS’ SOCCER Southwick-Tolland 3, Sabis 2 Franklin Tech 2, Westfield Technical Academy 0 Duggan Academy 2, St. Mary’s 0 BOYS’ SOCCER Gateway 3, Sci-Tech 1

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER Southwick 5, Sabis 2 Eighth grader Annette St. Jacques scored on a penalty kick and tallied two more off direct kicks to complete a hat trick for Southwick.

Rams’ Clare Hannah scored off a pass from Rayna Humason, a seventh grader. Humason scored the team’s fifth goal. St. Jacques and Morgan Lawrenchuk assisted.

WTA vs. Easthampton High boys’ soccer

BILLS (3-1) The previous time the Bills made the playoffs, America was worrying about the Y2K virus. It's the NFL's longest postseason drought.

To say right now that Buffalo is on the verge of ending that streak is foolish. It's the third time since 2000 the team has been 3-1 or better. The Bills finished with losing records the previous two times.

Still, with a defense that has allowed the NFL's fewest points (54), and consecutive defensive masterpieces against Denver and Atlanta, the Bills shouldn't be dismissed.

If QB Tyrod Taylor remains efficient, outstanding running back LeSean McCoy stays healthy and productive, and the D continues to be dynamic, the Bills could have staying power.

REDSKINS (2-2) Their performance in a loss at Kansas City was almost as impressive as their throttling of Oakland the previous week.

Undermanned and facing the league's only undefeated team, the Redskins were the better squad for much of the night.

Kirk Cousins, franchisetag-be-damned, has elevated his game; he's been the NFC East's best QB so far.

He's doing it with a so-so group of wideouts and a shuffling deck at running back.

Washington's defense has been the real discovery, though. A sieve for portions of last season, it has found a pass rush and, while not dominant, has been effective overall. But it's banged-up now, with top cornerback Josh Norman sidelined.

JETS (2-2) The Jets made regular appearances in late-night monologues and prognostications of 0-16 seemed not that farfetched.

Well, they've won their past two games, both at home, and head to 0-4 Cleveland with a shot at a winning record.

Their offense has been much more capable than anyone imagined, and they appear to have two studs at safety in rookies Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye.

If they manage to win six times with this roster — other than a matchup with the Chargers, the schedule is rugged — Todd Bowles should be coach of the year.

Even if Andy Reid goes 16-0.

Brody Paquette (8) heads the ball against Easthampton.

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(Photo by

Philip Lisyanyy (10) blocks out his opponent and moves the ball up the field. (Photo

by Marc St.Onge)

Anatolly Suprunchuk (23) works the ball up the field backed up by Ruvim Suprunchuk (11) and Ruvim Vdovichenko (4) .(Photo by Marc St.Onge)

WTA teammates celebrate a goal during their game against Easthampton.

(Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Ruvim Suprunchuk (11) heads for the goal backed up by Brody Paquette (8) and Philip Lisyanyy (10). (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Annoying Kids on Flight Dear Annie: I recently was on a short flight. A young couple and their two children were seated behind me. One was 11 months old; the other was 2 years old. I am a mother of three and grandmother of six; I love kids and don’t consider myself a grouch. However, I just like to sit quietly in my seat and read my book and do not really care to socialize with fellow passengers. I realize that young children and infants can be difficult to entertain on flights, and I didn’t mind some noise and occasional fussing. But when the 2-year-old kept flipping the tray that was attached to the back of my seat up and down, I became very irritated, not with the child but with the parent who allowed him to do it over and over again. I didn’t really want to turn around and be the grouchy old lady complaining. So I endured it for two hours.

Am I being unreasonable? Shouldn’t parents be a little more mindful of fellow passengers’ comfort? I’m hoping parents of young children who fly will read this. -- Toddler Turbulence Dear Toddler Turbulence: Better to bear the 30 seconds of discomfort for speaking up than two hours of discomfort for not. And you can speak up while still being perfectly cordial. Face the parent with a smile. Say hello. Be direct: “Would you please stop him from opening and shutting the tray table? It’s shaking my seat.” Even if the parent judges you as a “grouchy old lady,” I guarantee some other passengers will silently regard you as a hero.

Dear Annie: I just read the letter by “Sad and Over It, With Empty Pockets.” I once worked for a student loan services company. I worked with co-signers on loans that were in arrears. I don’t know all the details for “Sad’s” case, so obviously this may not be applicable to her situation. But if the parents only co-signed the loan, it’s possible they are just responsible for a certain percentage of repayment (if it was a federal student loan). If it went through collections, then it may not be. If it was a Direct Plus Loan, then the parent is responsible for the full amount, no matter what agreement they made between themselves.

I think they should call and talk to their loan servicer (and ask for a supervisor) to find out whether they have paid off their portion of the loan. If they have a copy of the promissory note, it should also have all the details on there. -Former Student-Loan Call Center Rep Dear Former Student-Loan Call Center Rep: I’m printing your letter so it might be of help to “Sad and Over It, With Empty Pockets” and anyone else whose adult child is refusing to repay a loan. Thank you for bringing professional insight to this complex issue.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE HEAD INSIDE Dear Readers: Your dog probably loves to GO IN THE CAR WITH YOU. Dogs like the companionship.

They like to look around, also -- some researchers think that’s why the dog wants to stick its head out the car window while the vehicle is in motion.

This is a terrible idea, though. Flying insects and litter can hit the dog, potentially damaging eyes and ears, and the dog could be struck by a sign or other protrusion in the road.

Plus, an unrestrained dog can be injured in a sharp turn or sudden stop. By the way, this goes for dogs in the bed of pickup trucks, also.

Restrain your dog in an approved harness or crate. You wouldn’t allow your kids or grandkids to stick their heads out of a moving car -- this goes for dogs, too. -- Heloise SCHOOL STAINS Dear Heloise: With school in full swing and the weekend here, the dirty, stained laundry is piling up -- help! -- Gina R. in Pennsylvania Gina, don’t panic. While your kids are learning their ABCs, I’ve got three S’s for you: soon, slow and several.

Get to a stain as soon as possible. Have kiddos point out any spills or splatters right off the school bus.

Work the stain slowly. Give cleaning agents time to do the work.

Tough stains may need several attempts to remove them.

I’ve compiled a collection of more of my favorite stainremoval hints. If you’d like to receive one, visit www.

Heloise.com, or send a long, stamped (70 cents), selfaddressed envelope, along with $5, to: Heloise/Stains, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Train kids to empty their pockets of tissue, papers, coins, etc., before tossing laundry in the hamper. -- Heloise

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FS2 — IMSA, Weathertech Sportscar Championship, Motul Petit Le Mans, at Braselton, Ga. 11 p.m.

NBCSN — FIA Formula 2 Championship, Race 1, at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (same-day tape) 1 a.m. (Sunday) NBCSN — Formula One, Japanese Grand Prix, at Suzuka, Japan COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon ABC — Penn St. at Northwestern BTN — Illinois at Iowa CBSSN — E. Michigan at Toledo ESPN- Georgia at Vanderbilt ESPN2 — Wake Forest at Clemson ESPNU — Temple at East Carolina FOX — Iowa St. at Oklahoma FS1 — Texas Tech at Kansas SEC — Mississippi at Auburn 12:30 p.m.

FSN — Pittsburgh at Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

ABC — Notre Dame at North Carolina BTN — Charleston Southern at Indiana CBS — LSU at Florida CBSSN — Air Force at Navy ESPN — Miami at Florida St. ESPN2 — Minnesota at Purdue FS1 — West Virginia at TCU 4 p.m.

ESPNU — Tulsa at Tulane FOX — Maryland at Ohio St. SEC — Arkansas at South Carolina 7 p.m.

CBSSN — SMU at Houston FS1 — Kansas St. at Texas 7:15 p.m.

ESPN — Alabama at Texas A&M ESPN2 — Virginia Tech at Boston College 7:30 p.m.

ABC — Michigan St. at Michigan SEC — Missouri at Kentucky 8 p.m.

BTN — Wisconsin at Nebraska ESPNU — UCF at Cincinnati FOX — Washington St. at Oregon 10:15 p.m.

FS1 — Stanford at Utah 10:30 p.m.

CBSSN — Hawaii at Nevada 10:45 p.m.

ESPN — California at Washington ESPN2 — San Diego St. at UNLV GOLF 8 a.m.

GOLF — European PGA Tour, Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, third round, at St. Andrews, Scotland 5:30 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour, Safeway Open, third round, at Napa, Calif.

HORSE RACING 5 p.m.

NBC — Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series, Fall Stars Weekend (Jockey Club Gold Cup, at Elmont, N.Y.; Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity and Shadwell Turf Mile, at Lexington, Ky.) MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 8 p.m.

FX - UFC 216, prelims, at Las Vegas MLB BASEBALL 5:30 p.m.

TBS — NL Division Series, Game 2, Chicago Cubs at Washington 9 p.m.

TBS — NL Division Series, Game 2, Arizona at L.A. Dodgers NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m.

NBA — Preseason, Miami at Orlando SOCCER 11:45 a.m.

ESPNEWS — FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, BosniaHerzegovina vs. Belgium, at Sarajevo 2:30 p.m.

FS2 — FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, Bulgaria vs.

France, at Sofia, Bulgaria 3:30 p.m.

LIFE - NWSL, semifinal, Orlando at Portland Sunday, Oct. 8 AUTO RACING 2 p.m.

NBC — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Bank of America 500, at Concord, N.C. 11 p.m.

NBCSN — NASCAR, K&N Pro West Series, NAPA Auto Parts Idaho 208, at Meridian, Idaho (taped) COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL 3 p.m.

ESPN2 — Texas at TCU GOLF 7:30 a.m.

GOLF — European PGA Tour, Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, final round, at St. Andrews, Scotland 5:30 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour, Safeway Open, final round, at Napa, Calif.

GYMNASTICS 1 p.m.

NBCSN — World Artistic Championships, Apparatus finals, Day 2, at Montreal HORSE RACING 5 p.m.

NBCSN — Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series, Dixiana Bourbon Stakes and Juddmonte Spinster Stakes, at Lexington, Ky. MLB BASEBALL 2:30 p.m.

FS1 — AL Division Series, Game 3, Houston at Boston 7:30 p.m.

FS1 — AL Division Series, Game 3, Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees NBA BASKETBALL 7 a.m.

NBA — Preseason, Golden State vs. Minnesota, at Shanghai 3 p.m.

NBA — Preseason, Cleveland at Washington 9 p.m.

ESPN — Preseason, Sacramento vs. L.A. Lakers, at Las Vegas NFL FOOTBALL 1 p.m.

CBS — Regional coverage FOX — Regional coverage 4 p.m.

CBS — Regional coverage 4:25 p.m.

FOX — Green Bay at Dallas 8:20 p.m.

NBC — Kansas City at Houston RUNNING 8 a.m.

NBCSN — Chicago Marathon, at Chicago SOCCER 11:45 a.m.

FS1 — FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, Lithuania vs.

England, at Vilnius, Lithuania FS2 — FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, Slovenia vs.

Scotland, at Ljubliana, Slovenia 2:30 p.m.

ESPN — FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, Norway vs.

Northern Ireland, at Oslo, Norway FS1 — FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, Germany vs.

Azerbaijan, at Kaiserslautern, Germany FS2 — FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, Czech Republic vs.

San Marino, at Pizen, Czech Republic 3:30 p.m.

LIFE - NWSL, semifinal, Chicago at North Carolina

On The Tube ‘Robot Chicken’ hatches a dead-on ‘Walking Dead’ spoof NEW YORK (AP) — Chickens clucking the doleful "Walking Dead" theme offer up an early hint that what's ahead will be offbeat and funny.

"The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking" (which airs Sunday at midnight Eastern time on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim) teams "Robot Chicken" masterminds Seth Green and Matthew Senreich with "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman and showrunner Scott M. Gimple along with "Walking Dead" stars voicing action-figure versions of their characters that, in classic "Robot Chicken" fashion, spoof the AMC zombie thriller.

"It's a massive collaboration by AMC and (Adult Swim parent) Turner that typically isn't possible," Green said during a conversation alongside Senreich earlier this week. "It's awesome they let us do it."

Writing for the half-hour special began a year ago. First step: Charting out key "Walking Dead" plot twists, season by season.

"We put all that on a board," Green said. "Then we thought, 'OK, what are significant visual elements you can reference in a humorous way?'"

"Our writers are all diehard fanatics of the show," Senreich said. "But our comic sense is to take the moment right before or right after a horrific scene, and find the silliness in how awkward or mundane that moment can be.

"Then, when we saw how all those little pieces were coming together, we needed a framework."

Green: "I walked out of the writers room for less than five minutes and when I walked back in they go, 'We've got it!' The idea was: a retrospective look at everything the 'Walking Dead' characters had been through. It's set well into the future, after the walker apocalypse has been cured, and we're reflecting on the mythology about that era, with some of the mythology pretty garbled."

Senreich: "Then we got to play with all the actors from the show!"

Green: "I don't know that this has ever been done, where you have the entire cast of an ongoing successful drama series playing a comedic version of their characters in a parody of that show."

Carl, the eyepatch-wearing teenage son of series hero Rick Grimes but now an old man, serves as a narrator of sorts, with Chandler Riggs, who plays Carl, also voicing him in that elderly state.

Andrew Lincoln, who plays Rick, recorded his lines over a Skype hookup.

Senreich: "You saw the joy he had in doing this: He would do a take and then say, 'Hold on,' and he'd give us another version, and then go, 'I've got another idea, hold on!'"

Michael Rooker, who played the racist roughneck Merle, reveals a lovely singing voice as Merle, chained to a rooftop, serenading a zombie lass.

And the villainous Negan (played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is on hand, barbed-wire bat in hand, as his actionfigure Doppelganger, performing a song-and-dance number.

Fox News legal counsel, named in lawsuits, taking leave NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News said Friday that the network's legal counsel, who is named in lawsuits relating to the late former CEO Roger Ailes' regime, is taking a "voluntary leave."

Fox offered no additional details Friday on the departure of Dianne Brandi, including whether she is being paid or if she will return. She was a powerful leader at Fox under Ailes, who was forced out last year because of harassment charges.

Brandi has been named in pending lawsuits by former and current employees who alleged she did not act on complaints of harassment or discrimination against them by executives, and even retaliated against people who made charges. Brandi has denied the accusations.

She was named in cases filed by former on-air contributors Julie Roginsky and Andrea Tantaros, who both had complained about harassment by Ailes. She was also a part of a racial discrimination case involving several employees and a since-fired financial executive at Fox. Douglas Wigdor, a lawyer for several of the people with cases against Fox, called the announcement of Brandi's leave "long overdue." He said the real question is whether Fox will apologize to the people he represents.

Former Fox co-president, Bill Shine, left the network in May after also being named in lawsuits for failing to correct behavior at the network. Popular personality Bill O'Reilly was ousted this spring when it was revealed Fox had paid five women a total of $13 million to keep quiet about harassment allegations.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017: This year you tend be rather feisty, but you might prefer to be more caring and peaceful.

You’ll do your best to respect others’ views and avoid power plays. Don’t lose your focus, as you will create a happier environment with these values. If you are single, the issue is not drawing someone in -- the issue is recognizing that not everyone you attract is right for you. Trust that you will know when you meet Mr. or Ms. Right. If you are attached, the two of you relate with unusual caring and openness. You prefer to spend a lot of one-on-one time with your sweetie. TAURUS might be stubborn, but he or she has a soft, caring side.

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

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ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You will want to recognize the confusion surrounding a financial matter.

What you hear does not seem to make sense, at least as of this moment. Your instincts prove to be right-on, though you might not want to take any risks right now. Tonight: Meet a friend for dinner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH A close friend often expresses unusual creativity through his or her wild ideas and propositions. In a sense, this person is otherworldly. Tap into his or her energy when you are feeling weary. Avoid a tendency to be so rigid. Tonight: Say “yes” to an exciting offer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Listen to the whispers around you. Be smart when choosing whose opinions you choose to side with. Value others’ ideas, even if you do not agree with them. Touch base with a close loved one, and make the best of a situation that seems to be confusing.

Tonight: Not to be found.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You have the desire to break past a restriction. Look at where you want to be and imagine that you are there already. Assess which thoughts restrict you from making your goals possible. Know that you will achieve what you desire. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH Others admire how you handle pressure. Your strength comes not only from experience, but also from a strong sense of knowing what you want to achieve. Many of you have friends and/or loved ones who help you bottom-line your priorities. Tonight: Out with a favorite person.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Reach out to friends and loved ones. You realize that you have a pending opportunity that feels somewhat risky, but it likely will involve travel. The feedback you get supports you in taking a leap of faith. The results will prove to be dynamic. Tonight: Be entertained.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH One-on-one relating defines your day. You might have a somewhat offbeat idea that you share with a loved one. You are likely to take the risk and follow through on this idea with this person’s support. Tonight: Make sure that wherever you go, good music surrounds you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Reach out to others who are not as upbeat as you are. Your self-expression and willingness to express support draws one person even closer to you. Romance flourishes. If you are creative, express that side of you. Tonight: Support a loved one in doing what he or she wants.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You could feel as if you can’t get grounded. A situation in your personal or domestic life seems to confuse you. Perhaps someone has let out a family secret. Your mind can’t seem to focus on your plans; change them, if need be. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Follow your sixth sense with the knowledge that you are heading in the right direction for you. You seem to have a sense of what is about to happen before it even occurs. Share your ideas with a friend who often delights you with his or her antics.

Tonight: Where you most want to be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Use caution with your finances.

Count your change, and make sure that what you sign is accurate. Read agreements fully.

Understand what others expect from you, especially immediate family or those you live with. Avoid getting into a power struggle.

Tonight: Stay close to home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Speak your mind and express your thoughts. Others sometimes find your thinking to be a bit offbeat. Recognize that you do see situations from a unique perspective. Don’t take others’ comments personally.

Many people value your feedback. Tonight: Dinner at a favorite spot.

BORN TODAY Social activist Desmond Tutu (1931), political commentator Oliver North (1943), singer/songwriter Toni Braxton (1967)

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SPEED FREAKS A few questions we had to ask ourselves Does that eventual Chase Elliott win come before the year ends?

GODSPEAK: Yes, for his sanity and the emotions of his fan base, I think Chase pulls one out.

KEN’S CALL: No. I’m playing percentages, and it’s much easier to lose than win in a 40-car field.

QUESTIONS & AT T I T U D E Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

THREE THINGS WE LEARNED 1. Dearly departed They gave their best shot, but Ryan Newman, Austin Dillon, Kasey Kahne and Kurt Busch are out of the NASCAR playoffs, based on their finishes at Dover. Strangely enough, three of those drivers made the postseason because they won a NASCAR major. Now, major disappointment.

Take a shot at the next four to be eliminated.

GODSPEAK: The survey says, “Johnson, Hamlin, Harvick and Keselowski.”

KEN’S CALL: I’ll go Hamlin, Stenhouse, Blaney and McMurray.

2. Stages matter The four stage points Ricky Stenhouse Jr. earned at Dover combined with his points for finishing the race were enough to sneak him into Round 2 of the NASCAR playoffs. He clipped Ryan Newman by two points. “The feeling is lucky, really,” Stenhouse said.

CUP S TA N D I N G S 1. Martin Truex Jr. 2. Kyle Busch 3. Kyle Larson 4. Brad Keselowski 5. Jimmie Johnson 6. Kevin Harvick 7. Denny Hamlin 8. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 9. Ryan Blaney 10. Chase Elliott 11. Matt Kenseth 12. Jamie McMurray

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Technically, Gordon is a broadcaster with Fox during the first half of the season, and, technically, a broadcaster should be impartial.

But two things: 1. This is auto racing, where such conflicts of interest have long been accepted or at least tolerated; and 2. Do you not watch television these days?

It’s the age of biased broadcasting. At least Jeff wasn’t in Elliott’s pit during a race broadcast by Fox. Though that might not hurt ratings.

To the chagrin of many drivers, the last 152 laps of Sunday’s race were run under the green flag. The lack of cautions played into the finish. Austin Dillon, who finished 16th, was banking on a late caution. “We tried some more strategy stuff by staying out, (but) we didn’t get the caution,” he said.

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FEUD OF THE WEEK

Kurt Busch was the first to qualify for the NASCAR playoffs by winning the Daytona 500, and now he is one of the first to leave the postseason.

— Godwin Kelly, godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

WINNER: Clint Bowyer REST OF TOP 5: Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano FIRST ONE OUT: Ty Dillon DARK HORSE: Jamie McMurray DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Bowyer, who did not make the playoffs, wins to shake up the postseason.

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THREE THINGS TO WATCH 1. Chasing victory Even race winner Kyle Busch felt a little bad for yanking Chase Elliott’s first Cup Series victory out of his hands with two laps to go at Dover. “I can’t say enough about Chase,” he said. “He’s an awesome competitor and great kid, great friend.” Elliott, who finished second, was naturally despondent in post-race interviews. “Such a bummer, such a disappointment for my team,” he said. “I don't really have a whole lot to add.”

MOTOR MOUTHS PODCAST Four racers have been cast aside after the first round of the playoffs, but we’re still standing — figuratively speaking.

And podding — literally.

2. Dazzling dozen

2017 SCHEDULE AND WINNERS Feb. 18: The Clash at Daytona (Joey Logano) Feb. 23: Can-Am Duels at Daytona (Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin) Feb. 26: Daytona 500 (Kurt Busch) March 5: Folds of Honor Quick Trip 500 at Atlanta (Brad Keselowski) March 12: Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas (Martin Truex Jr.) March 19: Good Sam 500k at Phoenix (Ryan Newman) March 26: Auto Club 400 at Fontana (Kyle Larson) April 2: STP 500 at Martinsville (Brad Keselowski) April 9: O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas (Jimmie Johnson) April 23: Food City 500 at Bristol (Jimmie Johnson) April 30: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond (Joey Logano) May 7: Geico 500 at Talladega (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.)

CHASE ELLIOTT VS. KYLE BUSCH: This isn’t a feud, per se, but more of Busch getting the better of Elliott and winning Sunday’s race at Dover by passing for the lead with two laps left on the board.

GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: Elliott was frustrated. Jimmie Johnson went to console him on pit road. “I anticipated them being cusswords, and they were,” Johnson said, adding “I let him vent.”

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Maybe, one day, we will see Chase Elliott crack a smile when he finally makes that hard left turn into Victory Lane. In the meantime, this is about all you will see at the track. [NASCAR GETTY IMAGES/SEAN GARDNER]

With the first playoff cut now in the books, the field has narrowed from 16 to 12 drivers, who will battle over the next three races for a chance to make it through to Round 3. Toyota drivers Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch swept the first three playoff races. Truex scored three top-five finishes in Round 1. “I thought we ran awful (at Dover) and finished fourth, so I mean

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Some find it odd or maybe even troubling that Jeff Gordon sat atop Chase Elliott’s pit box Sunday at Dover and rooted for his replacement in the No. 24. Gordon then briefly confronted Ryan Newman after the race, sarcastically “thanking” him for the help — Elliott was held up by Newman in the late laps, which allowed Kyle Busch to catch up. It all made for some needed drama to end a day that had stretches of tedium.

Should Jeff be there?

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that’s pretty good,” Truex said.

3. McMurray alert Jamie McMurray had a quiet ninth-place finish at Dover, good enough to make the playoff cut.

He is listed as 12th in points going into Round 2. But keep an eye on McMurray in this threerace stretch. He has won twice

each at Charlotte and Talladega in his career. “Charlotte has been great, and you just never know at Talladega, anybody has a chance to win there,” he said.

“That has been a great track for me; I look forward to it.”

— Godwin Kelly, godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

May 13: GoBowling.com 400 at Kansas (Martin Truex Jr.) May 20: All-Star Race at Charlotte (Kyle Busch) May 28: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (Austin Dillon) June 4: AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover (Jimmie Johnson) June 11: Axalta “We Paint Winners” 400 at Pocono (Ryan Blaney) June 18: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan (Kyle Larson) June 25: Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma (Kevin Harvick) July 1: Coke Zero 400 at Daytona (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.) July 8: Quaker State 400 at Kentucky (Martin Truex Jr.) July 16: New Hampshire 301 at Loudon (Denny Hamlin) July 23: Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis (Kasey Kahne) July 30: Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono (Kyle Busch) Aug. 6: Watkins Glen (Martin Truex Jr.) Aug. 13: Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan (Kyle Larson)

CUP SERIES: Bank of America 500 SITE: Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.5-mile quad-oval) TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 1:30 p.m.), qualifying (NBCSN, 7 p.m.). Saturday, practice (NBCSN, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.). Sunday, race (NBC, race coverage begins at 1 p.m.; green flag, 2:15 p.m.)

XFINITY: Drive for the Cure 300 SITE: Charlotte Motor Speedway TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.). Saturday, qualifying (NBCSN, noon), race (NBCSN, 3 p.m.)

Aug. 19: Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol (Kyle Busch) Sept. 3: Southern 500 at Darlington (Denny Hamlin) Sept. 9: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond (Kyle Larson) Sept. 17: Chicagoland 400 (Martin Truex Jr.) Sept. 24: New England 300 at New Hampshire (Kyle Busch) Oct. 1: Delaware 400 at Dover (Kyle Busch) Oct. 7: Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Oct. 15: Alabama 500 at Talladega Oct. 22: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Oct. 29: Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Nov. 5: AAA Texas 500 at Texas Nov. 12: Can-Am 500k at Phoenix Nov. 19: Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead

KEN WILLIS’ TOP 10 NASCAR DRIVER RANKINGS KYLE BUSCH No doubt right now

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MARTIN TRUEX JR. Letting Kyle borrow the checkers lately

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KYLE LARSON Fifth or better all of the last month

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JIMMIE JOHNSON Finding form.

Surprised?

Of course not

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BRAD KESELOWSKI Hasn’t won since early April

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CHASE ELLIOTT Hasn’t won since …

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DENNY HAMLIN Twelfth, 35th, past two weeks

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MATT KENSETH Will streak end at 46?

8

KEVIN HARVICK Needs to shake a mini-slump

9

JAMIE MCMURRAY On amazing run of “pretty good”

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Custom Lamp Picture Repair Framing 38 West school st. and and Restoration Westfield, MA Repair Appointments anytime

(413) 568-2339

(413) 537-5842

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FIREWOOD JML FORESTRY Seasoned Firewood for Sale 1/2 to Full Cords Delivered 413-575-8900 Westfield

WANTED TO BUY $$ AUTOS WANTED $$

Bernese Mountain Puppies Ready to go September 16. $1500.

Call Kelly in Southwick 413-569-1420

Deadline: Thursday, 1 WEEK PRIOR to your Tag Sale! (not same week)

Top Dollar paid for your unwanted cars, trucks, vans.

Running or not. We pay and tow away. Sell your car TODAY. 413-534-5400 Buying junk or wrecked cars and light trucks.

Call Mark's Auto Parts, E. Granby, CT 860-653-2551

A STEP ABOVE THE REST! JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Repair your chimney before winter wreaks havoc. We do brick repair, crown seals and repairs. We also do stainless steel liner installs, as well as stainless rain caps. We sweep all flues. Free estimates provided.

Call: 413-330-2186

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, (800)793-3706.

CLEANING A.R.A. Junk, Furniture & Appliance Removal Full house clean-outs.

Basements, attics & garages.

Demolition: Patios, sheds and swing-sets. You name it...we take it! Senior discounts. Free estimates on phone. Credit cards accepted. 7 days a week.

Emergency, same day service.

Call Pete 413-433-0356

A RON JOHNSON's Floor Sanding, Installation, Repairs, 3 coats polyurethane.

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

FORESTRY JML FORESTRY Seasoned Firewood for Sale 1/2 to Full Cords Delivered 413-575-8900 Westfield

HAULING A DUMP TRUCK Attic, cellars garages cleaned out. Wood and brush removal.

Handy-Man services plus painting.

(413)569-0794 (413)374-5377 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION

ELECTRICIAN JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates.

40 years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.

FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, in your home or business. No job too small or too big. Electrical service upgrades, new construction or additions, emergency generators; New installation and maintenance service. Fully insured/licensed.

Call Jason, Master Electrician: 413-568-6293 POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring.

Free estimates. Insured.

SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. NOW DOING LIGHT FIXTURE REWIRING AND LAMP REPAIR. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered!

Best prices, prompt service.

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

JOSEPH'S HANDYMAN COMPANY Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.

HOUSE PAINTING ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

M&M SERVICES 29 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Water damage and ceiling/wall repairs.

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

Call Carmine at: 413-568-9731 or 413-537-4665 No job too small !!

LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

Better Business Bureau A+ Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages).

Fully insured. Free estimates.

(413)525-2892 (413)265-6380

We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

We specialize in residential/commercial, interior/exterior painting and staining, ceiling and drywall repairs, water damage repair, exterior home repairs, and carpentry of all types including roof repairs.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727

AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR

www.Ls-painting.com

DRYWALL T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops!

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

21 Years experience.

Licensed & insured.

Repairs, Renovations & Construction. Specializing in Decks, Garages, Basement conversions. Additions, Log Cabins and Barn Repairs.

Veteran Owned & Operated 10% Sr. Discounts

Call Dave: 413-568-6440 DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com PIONEER VALLEY PROPERTY SERVICES 413-454-3366

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

A & J LANDSCAPING Fall Clean-ups Mowing, Trimming, Mulching Planting & Landscape Design Quality Work & Service Call Tony

413-519-7001 Bobcat service also available For Bobcat service, call Mike @ 413-562-6502 Fall Clean-ups & Leaf pick-up

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE Plumley Landscape, Inc. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including in-ground and above ground swimming pools.

413-862-4749

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Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC All your landscaping needs, Residential & Commercial -------Lawn aeration & seeding, hedge trimming, brush removal. Fall clean-ups, curb-side leaf pick-up, lawn mowing.

5-step fertilizing.

Snow plowing & ice management -------Hardscaping Patios, walkways, fire pits and retaining walls. Bobcat services also available.

-------Call today for your FREE estimate!!!

FULLY INSURED (413) 626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com _________________________

LAWNMOWER REMOVALS FREE Removal of Junk Riding Lawnmowers Will remove any junk riding lawnmowers and will buy lawnmowers in running condition.

Call anytime: 860-216-8768

Rip out & removal of old shrubs & plantings Snow Plowing Residential / Commercial Fully insured 27 years experience

413-575-1016

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

FIREWOOD & TOP SOIL -----------------

Rental Property Management, Turnovers and Repair Services.

CSL Licensed, HIC Reg. Fully Insured - Free Estimates & References

Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality.

Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR Making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet make-overs to faux finishes, and staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223

SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality.

Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

MULCH! MULCH! MULCH! ----------------Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality.

Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 FLOORING & FLOOR SANDING

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SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

business DIRECTORY CHIMNEY SWEEPS

LAWN & GARDEN

PLUMBING & HEATING NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Reliable service, Professional. Certified Welding.

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

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn care, yard clean-ups, skid steer work, side-walks, tree work. BEST PRICING! 860-818-1703

RAIN GUTTERS RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed.

Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed.

Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

H.I. Johnson Services (413)596-8859 (before 9pm)

STORAGE STORAGE Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard.

Year-round discounts.

Safe and secure.

Lockhouse Rd. Westfield, MA JML 413-575-8900

TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

Truck & Trailer Repair We repair Pick-ups, Vans, SUVs & Campers in addition to light, medium, and heavy duty diesel trucks.

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station

APARTMENT 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit.

Large yard, parking. $975 p/month. No pets please.

Call today, won't last.

Available October 1.

(413)348-3431

WESTFIELD: 1 Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath; Utilities included. $700 p/month, no pets. 1st/Last/Security.

413-250-4811

WESTFIELD: 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor apartment. Newly renovated. New appliances. Available immediately. References Required. $1125.00 +utilities. No pets. Call 413-262-3398

OFFICE SPACE WESTFIELD: Furnished office for rent, one room, 1st floor with private bathroom. $400 per month includes utilities, ample parking, security deposit required.

413-568-1957

BUSINESS PROPERTY COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 54 MAINLINE DRIVE WESTFIELD, MA 5,000 sq.ft.

220/480 volts CITY GAS & SEWER

Call (413)896-3736 LAND

"No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

413-788-6787 top-truck.com

TREE SERVICE American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting.

Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

UPHOLSTERY KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)562-6639.

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured.

Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your FALL appointment.

413-237-2053

Building Lots for Sale Westfield: 2 Building Lots; 0 Roosevelt Ave. Reduced to $68,500 per lot. Each lot is 0.32 acres, zoned up to a 2,200 sq. ft. home. Across from WHS. Lots are fully cleaned & stumped. All utilities are available. City sewer/water.

Call: 413-568-2804 or 364-2459 or 885-3070

SERVICES A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris removal, landscaping, SPRING yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462

PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION Better Business Bureau A+ Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages).

Fully insured. Free estimates.

(413)525-2892 (413)265-6380