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Western Mass Mom Prom to offer a fun night out for women

Volunteers with the Westfield on Weekends organization are putting the finishing touches on the first Westfield PumpkinFest.

Volunteers include, front row: Jean Beal, Amy Tosi, Lucille Nason and Bob Plasse; middle row: Pastor Merle Beal of the Community Church of Westfield, Dawn Johnston, Aaliyah Brace, Maureen Parrot, Mary Holt and Bill Johnston; back row: Paula Young and Roxanne Sabonis.

(Danny Nason photo)

WOW celebrates autumn with first PumpkinFest

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-With autumn in the air, organizers with Westfield on Weekends are gearing up to celebrate the fall season with its first Westfield PumpkinFest on Oct. 14.

On a recent Saturday morning, committee members gathered in Lucille Nason’s home to discuss last-minute logistics as the rain or shine event draws near.

“Westfield on Weekends (WOW) is planning a fun, family fall festival,” said Nason, adding the event promises to bring out the “inner child” of everyone attending. The WOW event is produced with additional funding by a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council, a program of the Massachusetts Cultural Commission.

The Green will be the center of attraction for the noon to 7 p.m. event, along with numerous downtown businesses, churches and local organizations also celebrating the festive season with their own special events including a farmers’ market with crafters at the Episcopal Church of the Atonement, and storytelling and activities on the lawn of the Westfield Athenaeum. Activities also planned include arts and crafts, games and prizes, face paintings, and musicians performing along the downtown sidewalks.

“One of our missions at WOW is to do more events for children,” said Bob Plasse.

Amy Tosi echoed those sentiments.

“We encourage children to wear their Halloween costumes,” See PumpkinFest, Page 3

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent WESTFIELD – The 2017 Western Mass Mom Prom will take place Oct. 14 from 6:30 p.m. until midnight at the Springfield Marriot.

A 501 3C non-profit organization, the Western Mass Mom Prom has been in the local area since 2014. The annual event gives not only mothers but any woman in Western Mass the opportunity to dress up in their old prom dresses or wedding gowns and have a fun night out.

The event includes a professional disc jockey, a photo booth, raffle prizes, and auction items.

For the first time, the Mom Prom will have a Master of Ceremonies; Dina McMahon from The Kellogg Crew on 94.7 FM WMAS. Marianne Langlois and Tammy Glynn, who are both residents of Westfield, had been members of the organization, but as a number of board members left, the two women are going into their first year running the event.

Each year the Mom Prom event partners with a charity and for the second year in a row, they are partnering with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Pioneer Valley.

The 2016 Mom Prom raised $7,000 that was donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and this year the goal is even higher.

“That’s our goal, is to donate $10,000,” said Langlois.“We’re certainly trying as hard as we can.”

Women that plan on attending the Mom Prom can nominate a cancer survivor to join them for the event. The individual nominated will get a free ticket, a free dress/gown, and get their hair and makeup done at the Marriot prior to the event.

Langlois added that the event is open to women who have survived any type of cancer.

“This is any cancer,” said Langlois. “You’re welcome to come to our event as a survivor.”

Individual tickets for the Mom Prom are set at $75 and can be purchased through PayPal. For more information on tickets or the event itself, visit the Western Mass Mom Prom website or call 413-265-0718.

Painted rocks are appearing around the city – publicizing the city’s first PumpkinFest.

Location of Veteran’s Memorial Foyer announced

Ladies are seen posing for a picture at one of the last Mom Proms. (Photo courtesy of Western Mass Mom Prom)

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – Troy Henke, a member of Southwick VFW Post 872 and Joseph Turmel, Principal of Southwick Regional High School, announced to the school committee earlier this week that the Veteran’s Memorial Foyer will be on the wall just outside the main office of the high school.

The foyer will include plaques on the walls to honor and remember veterans who graduated from Southwick, Tolland, Granville, Regional High School and were killed in combat or a hostile attack while serving their country.

Currently, there are three veterans names that will be placed in the memorial foyer: • William Alamed Jr. (killed while fighting the Vietnam War) • Steven Wentworth (killed in the Beirut bombings in 1983) • Travis Fuller (killed in Iraq War in 2005) On the plaques, there will be an image of each of the three veterans, their years of life, the years they graduated, and any service information.

As Fuller and Turmel have been working together on this project, Fuller originally wanted to have the memorial display at the auxiliary gym in the high school, which is used for some of the high school sports teams and has limited visibility.

After Turmel showed Fuller the foyer right outside the main office, he knew that it was the perfect spot.

“The entrance foyer is really what we’ve been looking for as far as public utilization,” said Henke. “Everybody going in that building has to walk by this.”

The entire process of the Veteran’s Memorial Foyer started once the school committee voted in favor of closing the Granville Village School on February 9. Although the Granville Village School had their gymnasium named after Fuller and other exhibits to honor veterans, the closing of the school would make it difficult to allow people to honor the

Missing teen sought by police found safe

Troy Henke and Southwick Regional High School Principal Joseph Turmel discuss the Veteran’s Memorial Foyer with the school committee. (Photo courtesy of Greg Fitzpatrick) veterans to the fullest.

Despite the tension between communities about the closing of the school, Henke sees the Veteran’s Memorial Foyer as a positive outcome.

“It really emphasizes all the town’s contributions,” said Henke.

Most importantly, Henke sees the Veteran’s Memorial Foyer as a special way for family and friends of the veterans to remember their loved ones.

“It keeps not just the memory, the image, the idea, it really captures the people that they were,” said Henke. “They really were some of the finest citizens that this school district and these three towns have ever produced.”

It was also noted that while Southwick VFW Post 872 is at the forefront of this project, Southwick American Legion Post 338, Westfield American Legion Post 124, and the Marine Corps League of Westfield will all be involved with the Veteran’s Memorial Foyer moving forward.

By DAN DESROCHERS Corresponden WESTFIELD – According to city police, a missing teen has been found and is reported safe.

Westfield Police Capt.

Michael McCabe reported that David Benitez, 16, was found safe by West Springfield Police on Sept.

22, with his mother notified.

Previously, it was reported that he left his home and was last seen at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 20.

Some residents of Westfield were going to join together on the city’s Green in the Elm Street area and search for the missing teen, but Benitez was found prior to the search’s scheduled start time of 2 p.m. The search A photo of David Benitez, as was being organized on posted on the Westfield Facebook.

Police Detective Bureau’s Facebook page.

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Red Sox Foundation Helps Kids with Disabilities Play Hockey SPRINGFIELD – The next time you hear “Take me out to the ballgame,” a different image may come to mind— one that includes disabled children and adults from right here in Western Mass. That is because a generous $1,000 donation from the Red Sox Foundation has enabled CHD Disability Resources to purchase specialized equipment for sled hockey. Sled hockey is an adaptive version of ice hockey in which players with lower limb disabilities use a sled fitted with two ice hockey blades to play a fast and physical team sport. CHD sponsors the Western Mass Knights sled hockey program, with adult and under-18 teams.

“CHD Disability Resources is all about access and ability for kids, adults and families in Western Mass,” according to Kimberley A. Lee, VP Office of Advancement for CHD. “The specialized equipment required in adaptive sports programs is expensive, and the generosity of the Red Sox Foundation is enabling CHD Disability Resources to continue offering these sportsexperiences to children and adults with disabilities in our community. Team based sports like sled hockey and wheelchair basketball enable people with disabilities to get exercise, enjoy healthy competition, and be part of a team. These opportunities can be positively life changing. On behalf of our participants and their families, CHD wants to extend a big thank you to the Red Sox Foundation for helping more people get in the game.”

The new season of Western Mass Knights sled hockey has begun with practices on Sundays from 5:00pm to 7:00 p.m., at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield.

Disability Resources is dedicated to serving the needs of

persons with disabilities and their families. The organization offers a wide range of programming including adaptive sports like sled hockey and wheelchair basketball, exercise programs like movement art and lap swimming, family activities including fishing and picnicking, and much more. Disability Resources is a nonprofit organization focused on western Massachusetts and every dollar of funding is raised through events, grants and generous members of the community. Disability Resources also

receives funding from CHD. Founded in 1972, Center for Human Development (CHD) is a nonprofit, CARF-accredited organization providing a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services to 17,000 children, adolescents, adults, and families each year.

The organization is dedicated to promoting, enhancing and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. www. chd.org

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New Mexico college bake sale charged prices based on race ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A bake sale at the University of New Mexico set up by a nonprofit group to charge students based on race and ethnicity ended after outraged opponents disrupted it.

The group, Turning Point USA, set up what it called an “Affirmative Action Bake Sale” on campus Thursday with a sign advertising higher prices for Asians and Caucasians and cheaper prices for African Americans and Hispanics.

William Witt, a Turning Point regional director, said the bake sale was aimed at generating a conversation about affirmative action programs. “Certain groups get different opportunities than other groups, and we believe it doesn’t give equal opportunity,” he said.

But protesters outnumbered the people who set up the bake sale, and the members of Turning Point ended up leaving.

“We had tons of people who wanted to have great conversations. But once people start yelling, destroying our stuff and breaking everything on the table, it makes it tough to have good discussions,” Witt said.

Some students encouraged a dialogue and asked angry students to calm down.

Bake sale opponent and student Ryan Sindon said the group’s departure came after “we exercised our free speech to the point where they felt they needed to leave.”

The university said the group is not recognized as an official student group but has applied for recognition. Turning Point bills itself as a student movement for free markets and limited government.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2017. There are 99 days left in the year.

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n September 23, 1952, Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R-Calif., salvaged his vice-presidential nomination by appearing on television from Los Angeles to refute allegations of improper campaign fundraising in what became known as the “Checkers” speech.

ON THIS DATE: In 1779, during the Revolutionary War, the American warship Bon Homme Richard, commanded by John Paul Jones, defeated the HMS Serapis in battle off Yorkshire, England; however, the seriously damaged Bon Homme Richard sank two days later.

In 1780, British spy John Andre was captured along with papers revealing Benedict Arnold’s plot to surrender West Point to the British.

In 1806, the Lewis and Clark expedition returned to St. Louis more than two years after setting out for the Pacific Northwest.

In 1846, Neptune was identified as a planet by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle (GAH’-luh).

In 1926, Gene Tunney scored a ten-round decision over Jack Dempsey to win the world heavyweight boxing title in Philadelphia.

In 1939, Sigmund Freud (froyd), the founder of psychoanalysis, died in London at age 83.

In 1955, a jury in Sumner, Mississippi, acquitted two white men, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam, of murdering black teenager Emmett Till. (The two men later admitted to the crime in an interview with Look magazine.)

In 1957, nine black students who’d entered Little Rock

Central High School in Arkansas were forced to withdraw because of a white mob outside.

In 1962, New York’s Philharmonic Hall (later renamed Avery Fisher Hall) formally opened as the first unit of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. “The Jetsons,” an animated cartoon series about a Space Age family, premiered as the ABC television network’s first program in color.

In 1977, the Randy Newman album “Little Criminals” (featuring the song “Short People”) was released by Warner Bros. records.

In 1987, Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., withdrew from the Democratic presidential race following questions about his use of borrowed quotations and the portrayal of his academic record.

In 1996, space shuttle Atlantis left Russia’s orbiting Mir station with astronaut Shannon Lucid, who ended her six-month visit with tender goodbyes to her Russian colleagues.

TEN YEARS AGO: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad left Tehran for New York to address the United Nations; state media quoted him as saying the American people were eager for different opinions about the world, and that he was looking forward to providing them with “correct and clear information.” Cuba published a photo of a standing, smiling Fidel Castro looking heavier but still gaunt as the 81-year-old communist leader met with Angola’s president.

FIVE YEARS AGO: The Libyan militia suspected in the September 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound that killed the

U.S. ambassador and three other Americans said it had disbanded on orders of the country’s president. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney told reporters while traveling from Los Angeles to Denver that he would spend less time raising money and more time with voters.

“Homeland” won the Emmy Award for best drama series, and its stars Claire Danes and Damian Lewis each won leading actor awards; “Modern Family” received four awards, including a three-peat as best comedy series.

ONE YEAR AGO: Sen. Ted Cruz announced on Facebook he would vote for Donald Trump, a dramatic about-face months after the fiery Texas conservative called the Republican nominee a “pathological liar” and “utterly amoral.” President Barack Obama vetoed a bill to allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia, arguing it undermined national security (both the House and Senate voted to override the veto).

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Singer Julio Iglesias is 74. Actor Paul Petersen (TV: “The Donna Reed Show”) is 72. Actress-singer Mary Kay Place is 70. Rock star Bruce Springsteen is 68. Director/ playwright George C. Wolfe is 63. Rock musician Leon Taylor (The Ventures) is 62. Actress Rosalind Chao is 60. Golfer Larry Mize is 59. Actor Jason Alexander is 58.

Actor Chi McBride is 56. Country musician Don Herron (BR549) is 55. Actor Erik Todd Dellums is 53. Actress LisaRaye is 51. Singer Ani (AH’-nee) DiFranco is 47.

Rock singer Sarah Bettens (K’s Choice) is 45. Recording executive Jermaine Dupri is 45. Actor Kip Pardue is 41. Actor Anthony Mackie is 39. Pop singer Erik-Michael Estrada (TV: “Making the Band”) is 38. Actress Aubrey Dollar is 37. Pop singer Diana Ortiz (Dream) is 32. Tennis player Melanie Oudin (oo-DAN’) is 26.

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Continued from Page 1 said Tosi, noting that costumed characters including walking pumpkins, farmers, pilgrims and scarecrows will be happy to pose for photographs throughout the day. In addition, Giancarlo Tosi has created giant decorative displays with cutouts for faces allowing children to pose for photos in a variety of fall settings.

The signature event of the day will be a pumpkin patch at Baystate Dental on Broad Street where pallets of pumpkins will await children who will select a pumpkin to decorate and then display for all to see on the Green. Pumpkin painting will take place at the First United Methodist Church. A pumpkin lighting ceremony culminates the day’s activities at approximately 6:15 p.m.

“Our pumpkin sponsors are George’s Jewelers and the Shortstop Bar & Grill,” said Nason, adding that donations will also be accepted.

While last-minute details are still being worked out, WOW organizers said other highlights include the Westfield Fire Department conducting an open house from noon to 4 p.m., Forest Park’s “Zoo-on-the-Go” is planned on the Green, disc jockey and WSKB personality Peter Cowles will provide musical entertainment throughout the afternoon, the Whip City Witches will perform at 5 p.m., and throughout the event local vendors will be selling a variety of food items, ranging from ice cream and hot dogs to Peppermill Catering’s “harvest refreshments.”

Members of ArtWorks Westfield will also conduct book readings at the old Town Hall featuring authors Sonia Ellis, Judith (Sandy) Sessler, Susan Buffum, Kelly Buffum, and Connie Bombaci. A gallery art show is also planned by ArtWorks Westfield members titled “A Celebration of Autumn: Colors, Sights, Sounds, Words,” with works featuring renditions and interpretations of fall – including the spooky part of the season.

“I love bringing together all of these groups for families in Westfield,” said Nason.

Current sponsors include the Westfield Gas & Electric and Whip City Fiber, at the platinum level, and Easthampton Savings Bank and Westfield Bank at the gold level, and sponsorships are still available by visiting westfieldonweekends. com for more information. Raffle prize donations are also being sought with a deadline of Oct. 7.

MONDAY, SEPT. 25

GRANVILLE Selectboard & Assessors Meeting at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Council on Aging Meeting at 4 pm Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm

TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm

CHESTER Selectmen’s Meeting at 6 pm

SOUTHWICK Board of Appeals at 7 pm Board of Appeals Public Hearing - 292 North Loomis St at 7:15 pm Board of Appeals Public Hearing - 662 College Hwy at 7:30 pm Board of Appeals Public Hearing - 39 North Longyard Rd at 7:45 pm

TUESDAY, SEPT. 26

TOLLAND Board of Assessors at 10 am

SOUTHWICK Housing Authority at 5:30 pm Planning Board at 7 pm Planning Board Public Hearing - Depot Square Condominium Association at 7:15 pm

WESTFIELD Conservation Commission at 7 pm

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27

Westfield Creative Arts Classes Now Enrolling Westfield Creative Arts (WCA), a program of Westfield on Weekends Inc. (WOW), is located in the heart of downtown Westfield at the Rinnova Building at 105 Elm Street. Enrollment for fall creative arts classes is currently underway. Adult classes in acrylic painting, oil painting, watercolor painting, chair caning, knitting, crocheting, photography and creative writing are enrolling students and classes will start within the next several weeks. You may join an existing class and your fee will be prorated to the amount of classes you are able to attend or wait for a new section to begin. Classes run for 4, 6 or 8 weeks depending on the class in our well lit centrally located gallery.

Future classes include calligraphy, quilting, basket making (including Nantucket baskets), and small piece upholstery.

Class size is limited to allow our instructors to provide individualized instruction. Check website for current information www.westfieldcreativearts.com or give us a call at 413-5795967 with any questions. Registration accepted by phone or mail.

We are also looking for instructors interested in sharing their knowledge with beginning to intermediate students interested in learning a new craft. Contact us for more information.

Get your HiSET/GED WESTFIELD — It is not too late to get your HiSET/ GED! Westfield Community Educations’ Free Preparation classes starting soon! Please call 413-336-3100 for an appointment to register!

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Classes are made possible due to the generosity of the following program supporters: Berkshire BankBeveridge Family Foundation-Charles H. Hall Foundation Bank of America, N.A., Trustee-City of Westfield, CDBG-Kiwanis Club of Westfield-Shurtleff Children’s Services, Inc.Westfield AcademyWestfield Bank Future FundWestfield Police AssociationWestfield AthenaeumWestern Mass Hospital

Westfield Farmers’ Market WESTFIELD — The Westfield Farmers’ Market takes place on the lawn of the Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, from noon to 6:00 pm every Thursday thru October 6, rain or shine.

Music all day, sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council.

Cooking Demonstrations at 3:00 .

Thanks to a generous grant from an anonymous donor, SNAP customers receive an additional weekly match up to $5.00 when they purchase tokens at the Market table with their SNAP EBT card.

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Westfield’s Tipping Point As November rapidly approaches the question is will people come out to vote? Do they remember how City Council represented or did not represent their best interest? Westfield has a great opportunity this November to elect a city council that represents the needs of Westfield residents. There is no shortage on challenges for the next round of councilors.

Westfield overwhelmingly showed up and participated at the council budget hearing and made it clear that they were over taxed. In fact Westfield tax has increased every year for ten years with the one exception of last year. Some residents show tax bills that more than doubled. Unfortunately most of the city council decided that those viewpoints were not important and just wanted to increase the annual budget. Some suggested that perhaps residents shouldn’t go out to eat or allow Westfield to place a lien on your home to defer your taxes under “a special program”. Sadly the councilors that do represent the citizens for fiscal responsibility came up short by one vote to make any real difference. At the end of the day only about $250,000 was cut and residents will end up with about a five to six percent increase in taxes and businesses slightly more than that.

Another challenge is the infrastructure. You would assume with that much in taxes Westfield would be a utopia. Sadly that is also not the case. Westfield has the fourth largest amount of roads in the state and it is underfunded to start with, even some of that funding is diverted to other projects that I would call “would like to have list” and not a “must be done list”. Several police cars and DPW trucks are also at their end of life and need to be replaced and we have little transparency on how that will be funded. Just recently Westfield Fire Department had to start making a detour as they were not legally allowed over Little River Bridge until a waiver is approved. The bridge was supposed to be fixed a while ago with aid of the state but that did not happen and no one at City Hall followed up on the issue. This oversight at worst could have put people’s lives at risk and at a minimum could cause residents insurance premiums to increase because of the detour by the fire department.

It was not until a story broke out on the Westfield Forums that this issue gained any traction. This is not how day to day oversight should work in city government.

What Westfield needs is fiscally responsible leaders that will actually make the hard calls to protect the residents and businesses alike. If we build the most beautiful city in Massachusetts but no one can afford the taxes it is a moot point. To make a vibrant down town we need to attract family friendly business at a reasonable tax rate that complement the ArtWorks program and the many great dining establishments we already have.

Let make downtown an entire night out instead of just dinner.

The tax cost on a bowling alley or a Mom and Pop movie theater are just too expensive to attract.

Lastly people want transparency. Westfield is good in some aspects and not so good in other areas. When a resident is interested in an issue for the city council it is transparent. We have an agenda published in advance and the meeting is recorded in case you can’t make the meeting in person. When an issue or agenda item is sent to a subcommittee a person has to work hard to track that item to attend the meeting. Also those meetings are not recorded so you have no reference other than what the recommendation was and the vote outcome, which is then sent back to the city council.

My decision to run for City Council was based on repairing the relationship between City Government and the businesses and residents of Westfield. To bring back transparency and most importantly fiscal responsibility.

Please come downtown on October 19th to a new local establishment, Stella’s at 110 Elm Street Westfield for my next meet and greet to discuss the issues that concern you. I ask for your vote come November to take them on and make Westfield great again.

My decision to run for City Council was based on repairing the relationship between City Government and the businesses and residents of Westfield. To bring back transparency and most importantly fiscal responsibility.

Please come downtown on October 19th from 6-9pm to a new local establishment, Stella’s at 110 Elm Street Westfield for my next meet and greet to discuss the issues that concern you. I ask for your vote come November to bring a fresh perspective to the City of Westfield.

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Head of House panel seeks tax relief for hurricane victims WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the House’s tax-writing committee is putting forward legislation to give temporary tax relief to victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

The bill proposed Friday by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, would ease requirements for deducting individual property losses and allow people to draw on their retirement funds without penalty. The legislation also seeks to encourage people around the U.S. to donate to hurricane relief efforts

by temporarily suspending limits on deductions for charitable contributions.

Brady said he plans to formally introduce the bill on Monday. It “helps hurricane victims keep more of their paycheck, deduct more of the cost of their expensive property damage, and have more affordable and immediate access to money they have saved for their retirement,” he said in a statement. “These tax relief measures will help more people be able to bear the tremendous expense of recovering from these destructive hurricanes.”

Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan of Florida, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee and co-chair of the state’s congressional delegation, called Brady’s legislation “a positive first step on the road to recovery.”

“Immediate tax relief is crucial to help Floridians rebuild and get back on their feet,” Buchanan said in a statement.

Lawmakers have promised to get federal funding for the victims of the three devastating hurricanes, in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other parts of the country.

Investigators reviewing HHS chief’s private charter flights

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal investigators are examining Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price's recent use of costly charter flights on the taxpayers' dime for official business.

The HHS inspector general's office said Friday the agency is reviewing Price's charters to see if they violated government travel regulations, which generally require officials to minimize costs.

"We take this matter very seriously, and when questions arose about potentially inappropriate travel, we immediately began assessing the issue," Tesia Williams, spokeswoman for the department's inspector general, said in a statement. The review doesn't imply any conclusions of misconduct, Williams said.

Price's office said late Friday it is "cooperating fully" with the inspector general. "Out of respect for this process, we will have no further comment," spokesman Ryan Murphy said in a statement.

In articles this week, Politico reported on Price's trips, saying it has identified at least 24 flights since early May. Congressional Democrats say Price wasted taxpayer dollars by chartering private planes for official business when other cheaper options were available. Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., said he would seek an investigation by the HHS inspector

general.

Price is a former Republican congressman from Georgia and onetime chairman of the House Budget Committee.

According to the initial Politico report, he chartered flights to a resort in Maine, where he was part of a discussion with a health care industry CEO. He also flew on charters to visit community health centers in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. One leg was from Dulles International Airport in the Washington suburbs to Philadelphia International Airport, a distance of 135 miles.

Price's office said earlier this week the secretary has a demanding schedule and it's not always feasible for him to fly on commercial flights.

As Budget chairman, Price was a frequent critic of wasteful spending. As HHS secretary, he has questioned whether the Medicaid health insurance program for low-income people delivers results that are worth the billions of dollars taxpayers spend subsidizing coverage.

Other members of the Cabinet contacted by The Associated Press said they personally foot the bill for chartered travel or reimburse taxpayers the difference between commercial and chartered travel. Exceptions are when they travel with the president or vice president aboard government planes.

The HHS inspector general's office is mainly known for investigating waste, fraud and abuse in health care programs.

But it also acts as a watchdog over department officials.

Senate bill would make online political ads more transparent

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation floated by two Democratic senators would enhance transparency for online political ads, requiring social media companies like Facebook and Twitter to keep a public file of election ads and communications.

The bill by Sens. Mark Warner of Virginia and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota would try to fill what they call a "major gap" in election advertising transparency. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, the two say the legislation would also require companies to "make reasonable efforts" to ensure that election ads are not purchased directly or indirectly by a foreign national.

The letter was sent Thursday, the same day that Facebook said it will provide the contents of 3,000 ads bought by a Russian agency to congressional investigators and make political advertising on its platform more transparent.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company will require political ads to disclose who is paying for them. Warner and Klobuchar said their bill would "formalize, and expand" what Facebook has promised, bringing regulation of online electioneering more in line with broadcast and print advertising.

Federal regulations now require television and radio stations to make publicly available the details of political ads they air.

That includes who purchased the ad, when it runs and how much it costs.

The legislation would require digital platforms with 1 million or more users to maintain the file of electioneering communications purchased by a group or person spending more than $10,000 on online political ads. The file would also include copies of the ads, a description of the audience targeted, the number of views generated and other relevant information.

After months of Facebook secrecy about the issue, the two senators write the company "now seems to realize that there is a major gap in transparency and accountability for digital ads."

The bill would also apply to other popular social media outlets like Twitter, which is meeting with the Senate intelligence committee next week. Warner is the top Democrat on that panel, which is one of several congressional committees investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election. The panel has been scrutinizing the spread of false news stories and propaganda on social media.

Congress has so far been reluctant to regulate social media companies. But Warner and others have called for better transparency laws since Facebook acknowledged earlier this month that hundreds of phony Facebook accounts, likely run from Russia, spent about $100,000 on ads aimed at stirring up divisive issues such as gun control and race relations during the 2016 campaign.

Lawmakers have said they want to know more about the content of the ads pushed out by the Russian-based Internet Research Agency and whether they targeted specific voters or locations in the United States.

"With social media you can specifically target these ads, and if you don't happen to see it, you may never know what's out there in the ether," Warner said in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday.

Clint Watts, a counterterrorism expert who tracks social media accounts pushing Russian talking points, said Twitter may have even more to answer for than Facebook. The company may not even know the identities behind some Russianoperated accounts on its platform.

"There's gotta be some sort of legislation, or this will happen again," said Watts, a Robert A. Fox fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.

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BHN The Carson Center Mental Health, Addictions and Developmental Services Close to home “I was that guy yelling at you on the street for no reason, the one the police knew by name. I’m sorry about that. I really am.

That’s not the person I wanted to be—but there was no telling me that. My mother tried. My sister tried to tell me. I wouldn’t listen to anybody. I thought everybody was try­ing to poison me with their words. When I look back now about what I was thinking then, things just didn’t make sense inside me, but you could not tell me that.

I was homeless; it came to that. I’m not ashamed to say it now. Here’s one thing about being in that situation that I bet no one has said to you: I knew that I smelled bad and that I was dirty. I was so dirty even to me. I couldn’t stand it. But you have to stand it, so you just kind of push yourself deeper into yourself, far away from the stink and the bugs and all the filthy mess of living feet- level, with the gum wrapper you dropped without knowing it. That was me down there, against the building, looking at the underside of your shoes as you walked by me.

I did something important last night. I was asked to talk about the Carson Center and how the Circle of Friends and all their services helped me turn things around in my life. I was invited to a restaurant to talk, and it turned out that it was the very same restaurant where I used to wash dishes years ago. But here’s the thing: the time I was washing dishes at this restaurant was the very same time that things had started going very wrong. In fact, I had quit my dishwashing job at this restaurant, storming right out of the kitchen, yelling into the dining room—through the very same swinging doors they sat me down in front of last night to talk to people about how I had changed. Leaving the dishwash­ ing job years back was the last step before losing my apartment and becoming homeless. It was my fault, not the restaurant’s. I had stopped taking my medication.

There I was, years later, back in the same restaurant, being asked to talk about how Carson had helped me change. I was facing those same swinging doors. Isn’t that something? I kept looking at those doors when I was telling the group how a guy from Carson’s Circle of Friends kept coming by my street corner and inviting me in. I talked about how I tried his group and I left it, but then the Carson people asked me to come back and I did–I tried again and it stuck. Carson’s doors were never locking me out.

I did what I needed to do. It was hard, but not as hard as living the way I was living. Medications have side effects that I don’t like, but I can’t help it if I was born with an imbalance. I need the medicine to stay balanced.

I have another job now. I organize things in an animal shelter. I love being with the animals. And I have my own apartment. I had my sister over for lunch that I made for her. I look good, too. Smell pretty darn good. I get that soap that smells like orange flowers. Holy cow, you’d think you could practically eat that stuff it smells so good. Now I help other friends like me in Carson’s Clubhouse program. I can tell when someone is stuck way inside there, the way I used to be. I will just sit right down next to them and tell them that together we can make it back.”

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Officer pleading guilty to lying to fly armed with weapon BOSTON (AP) — A Boston police detective is pleading guilty to lying to federal officials so he could fly armed on personal trips and allow a friend to avoid going through airport security.

The U.S. attorney's office in Boston on Friday said Sgt. Detective Bruce Smith has agreed to resign from the police force and pay a $7,500 fine. Smith also faces up to a year of probation under the terms of a plea deal.

The 53-year-old Randolph resident was charged in June with making false statements to Transportation Security Administration officials that he was on official police business and was authorized to carry his firearm. Prosecutors allege he flew armed on about 28 trips from Logan International Airport in Boston.

Police have declined to comment. Smith's attorney hasn't responded to a request for comment.

WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 1:51 a.m.: Accident, South Maple Street. Police reported that they were with a vehicle that struck another vehicle and then fled. One tow truck was requested for the accident.

2:29 p.m.: Motor vehicle theft, walk-in. Police received a report from a person who reportedly worked for U-Haul.

According to the police log, a vehicle was reportedly rented on Aug. 31 and the contract renewed on Sept. 4, but the vehicle was allegedly not returned and the person was not able to be contacted.

7:56 p.m.: Accident, Elm Street and Orange Street. Police received a report of a camper that had struck the Old Rail Bridge. The vehicle was also reportedly stuck. No injuries reported and no tow truck requested.

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Man accused of killing 4 told officers: ‘I freed them’

Westfield District Court

GROTON, Mass. (AP) — A recent college graduate charged with fatally beating his mother, grandparents and their caretaker with a baseball bat told authorities he "freed them," according to police reports released Friday.

Orion Krause, 22, was naked and covered in mud and cuts when officers found him at a neighbor's house, according to the documents. He told officers: "I murdered four people." After police wrapped him in a sheet, he began to sing quietly, according to the records.

He is being held without bail at a mental health facility, pending a competency evaluation.

Krause also told a nurse during a medical evaluation that he uses heroin, the records said.

Krause, from Rockport, Maine, recently graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio.

Edward Wayland, Krause's lawyer, had fought the release of the records, saying they should remain closed to protect his client's right to a fair trial and the privacy interests of his family.

But a judge said Wednesday that some records could be made public, following a challenge from media outlets.

Wayland said Friday that Krause's "mental state at the time of his arrest is an open question."

"No one should make any assumptions about anything he is alleged to have said, including that any of it was actually true," Wayland said in an email. "Determining the truth is what the legal process is designed to do and it has barely begun to do it."

Krause has pleaded not guilty in the killings of his mother, Elizabeth Krause, 60; his maternal grandparents, Frank Darby Lackey III, 89, and Elizabeth Lackey, 85; and their caretaker, Bertha Mae Parker, 68.

Man denied gun license fatally shoots 6-year-old son, self FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A man who had recently been denied a gun license fatally shot his 6-year-old son before taking his own life, a Massachusetts prosecutor said Friday.

Police responding to a 911 call from a neighbor went to a Foxborough home at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday for what was described as a medical emergency. There they found Anthony Scaccia, 6, suffering from a single gunshot wound, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said. The boy was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police also found William Scaccia Jr., 49, dead with a selfinflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Scaccia also apparently tried to start a fire in the home, but a resident put it out, Morrissey said.

Police found a handgun, shell casings and a note that led them to believe the shootings were a murder-suicide, he said.

The boy lived in the home with other family members, but his father did not live there, Morrissey said.

Scaccia had recently been denied a gun permit, based on a history of interactions with police, including allegations of domestic violence, Foxborough Police Chief William Baker said. Scaccia appealed to a judge, who upheld the chief's denial.

While investigating an You Help Sarah? assaultCanallegation last week, police found out that Scaccia had access to a gun, which Baker said was found at another residence.

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Sept. 15, 2017 Eric J. Searles, 40, of 31 Valley View Dr., Westfield, had a charge of violate abuse prevention order sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until Sept. 14, 2018, with fees assessed, brought by Westfield Police.

Guillermina Vega, 45, of 44 Mechanic St., 2nd fl, Westfield, received a six-month sentence to House of Corrections suspended with probation to Sept. 14, 2018, with restitution ordered and fees assessed after pleading guilty to shoplifting by asportation, third offense, brought by Westfield Police.

Drew D. Faria, 19, of 222 Pray Hill Road, Chepachet, Rhode Island, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Nov. 17 hearing after being arraigned on charges of negligent operation of motor vehicle, Mass Pike – wrong way, Mass Pike – stop/turn, fail signal, Mass Pike – negligent operation and Mass Pike – fail obey sign and consume marijuana in public place, brought by State Police Westfield.

Sydney N. Mavis, 22, of 58 Union St., Westfield, was released on her personal recognizance and with pretrial conditions pending a Nov. 30 hearing after being arraigned on charges of assault and battery on family/household member, assault and battery on police officer and resist arrest, brought by Westfield Police.

Ashley M. Belanger, 25, of 27 Cady St., Ludlow, was held in lieu of $50 cash bail pending an Oct. 10 hearing after being arraigned on charges of improper use under $250 credit card, larceny over $250 by single scheme, larceny under $250, receive stolen property, utter false charge and attempt to commit crime, brought by Westfield Police.

Sechaina Cruz, 25, of 15 Clinton Ave., Apt. LFT, Westfield, had a charge of assault and battery on family/household member admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until March 15, 2018, with fees assessed, brought by Westfield Police.

Andrew R. Lamothe, 38, of 78 Beacon Hill, West Springfield, was placed on probation until Sept. 14, 2018, with fees assessed, after pleading guilty to inhale glue/toxic substance, brought by Westfield Police.

Nurses at Berkshire County hospital plan 1-day strike PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The union representing registered nurses at the Berkshire Medical Center say they plan to hold a one-day strike to protest stalled contract talks.

The Massachusetts Nurses Association said Friday that the nearly 800 nurses at the Pittsfield hospital will stage the job action from 7 a.m. on Oct. 3 through 7 a.m. on Oct. 4.

The union said in a statement it had been bargaining with Berkshire County's largest hospital for the past year, but management had declined to negotiate "concrete improvements" to staffing levels and patient care.

In a statement to The Berkshire Eagle, hospital executives said the union had misrepresented management's handling of the negotiations. They have said the hospital would be forced to hire replacement nurses for a full week if the strike is carried out.

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Tumble is an active boy looking for an active home. Tumble has been working on his manners and is learning new tricks.

Tumble would be great in agility or obedience classes, as he wants to please his people.

After some exercise, Tumble loves to snuggle up for a cozy nap.

Come to Westfield Animal Shelter to meet Tumble!

Fluke & Rudder are shy boys looking for quiet homes. They have been working on their social skills to be more outgoing.

They are sweet and affectionate with the staff at the shelter.

Come to Westfield Animal Shelter to meet Fluke & Rudder!

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

OPEN HOUSE MERCY ADULT DAY HEALTH 24 Clifton Street, Westfield Thursday, September 28 • 5 to 7 p.m.

Please join us on Thursday, September 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. as we “open our home” to the community for an evening of information and fun at Mercy Adult Day Health. Enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes, tours and information about this program, as provided by our staff.

Be our guest for an evening and learn about how our center cares for the elderly of the Greater Westfield community.

R.S.V.P. to Trina Weiswasser at 413-827-4279 or at Trina.Weiswasser@ sphs.com.

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Advent Christian Church 11 Washington Street Westfield, MA 01085 Phone: (413) 568-1020 Email: info@westfieldadventchristian.com www.westfieldadventchristian.com Advent Christian Church Merle Beal 11Pastor Washington Street Sunday: 10:00Westfield, a.m. Sunday MA School 01085 for all ages 11:00 a.m.

Praise(413) and 568-1020 Worship Service Phone: Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Email: info@westfieldadventchristian.com Friday: www.westfieldadventchristian.com 6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group for grades 5-8 Baha’i Community Westfield Pastor MerleofBeal Sundays - 10 a.m.

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Sunday Schooland for all agesclasses for children anda.m. adults at Daniel JordanService Baha’i School 11:00 Praise and Worship in March Memorial Chapel,7:00 Springfield Wednesday: p.m. BibleCollege.

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Sundays - 10Fridays a.m. toof 12 noon worship and study classWestfield study and discussion meetings es for children and adults at Daniel Jordan Baha’i School Call 568-3403. in March Memorial Chapel, Springfield College. Open to the public.

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Phone (413)discussion 568-0429meetings Westfield study- and Email:cbcabc@comcast.net Call 568-3403. website: http://www.centralbaptist churchwestfield.com Central Baptist Church The Rice, Interim 115Rev. Elm Tom St., Westfield, MA Pastor 01085 AdultPhone Sunday School - 9:00am - (413) 568-0429 Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Email:cbcabc@comcast.net Sunday Hour - 10-11a.m. website:- Worship http://www.centralbaptist churchwestfield.com Christ Church United Methodist The Rev. Tom Rice, Interim Pastor The Rev. Nick Toroni, Pastor 222 College Southwick, MA 01077 AdultHighway, Sunday School - 9:00am Pastors Rev.Sunday Ken Blanchard and Ron School - 10 a.m. Jackson Phone (413) 569-5206 Sunday - Worship Hour - 10-11a.m.

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Phone - (413) 569-5151 Air conditioned.

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11 a.m. - Contemporary Worship with Children’s Hour and Christ Lutheran Church CLC568 LiveCollege with Children’s Hour.

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Highway, Southwick, 01077 Thursday evenings Weekender’s Worship - 7 p.m.

Rev. -Jeff King, Pastor Phone - (413) 569-5151 Christ King Sunday - 8:15, 9:15,The 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

Evangelical Presbyterian Church Hour and 11 a.m. - Contemporary Worship with Children’s 297 with Russell Road, Hour.

Westfield, MA 01085 CLC Live Children’s Childcare available.

Rev. Jason S. Steele, Pastor Thursday evenings - Weekender’s Worship - 7 p.m.

Office Phone - (413) 572-0676 ctkwestfield.org Christ The King Weekly Calendar of Events: Evangelical Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service - 9:15 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MAa.m.

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Sunday School for all ages 9:30am Worship 10:30am FaithServices Bible Church Children’sLane, Service 10:30amMA 01001 370 Shoemaker Agawam, Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30am Phone - 413-786-1681 Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study 6:30 pm Pastor:Meeting Rick Donofrio Sunday School for all ages 9:30am First Congregational Church of Westfield Worship Services 10:30am 18 Broad Street,Service Westfield, MA 01085 Children’s 10:30am Phone (413) 568-2833 Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30am Fax (413) 568-2835 Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 6:30 pm Website: churchonthegreen.org Email :office@churchonthegreen.org First Congregational Church of Westfield Office Hours:Street, Monday-Friday, 18 Broad Westfield,9a.m.-1p.m.

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Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 West Springfield, a.m.a.m.

Coffee Hour: every Sunday 11:30 MA 01089 Childcare Available-Handicap Accessible Phone - 413-734-9268 Grace Website Lutheran- Church http://www.gracelutheranonline.com 1552 Westfield Street, The Rev.West John Marquis, Pastor Springfield, E-Mail MA -pastorwhite@ 01089 gracelutheranonline.com Phone - 413-734-9268 Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant Website mmikuski@gracelutheranonline.com http://www.gracelutheranonline.com serviceMarquis, - 9:30 a.m.

TheSunday Rev. John Pastor Tuesday – 9-pastorwhite@ a.m. - Bible Study E-Mail Wednesday service - 6 p.m. gracelutheranonline.com Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant Granville Federated Church mmikuski@gracelutheranonline.com American Sunday serviceBaptist - 9:30 a.m. & United– Church Christ Tuesday 9 a.m. - of Bible Study 16 Granby Road, Granville, 01034 Wednesday service - 6MA p.m.

Phone - (413) 357-8583 10 a.m. - Worship Sunday School to run GranvilleService, Federated Church concurrently with Worship Service.

Childcare available American Baptist 11 a.m.Church - CoffeeofHour & United Christ MondayRoad, - 8 p.m.

- 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, 5MA Main Street Pastor Russell, 01071-0405 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 Hills, MA. 01030 3 toFeeding 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, any other time. active youth group, special Valley Community Church and Agawam Church activities for families, men, women, of The 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 01050 Valley Community Church and Cinelli 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 (413) 568-1780 second 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: - 7-8:45Witnesses p.m.; Kingdom HallTuesday of Jehovah’s 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.

PastorTuesday Howard- 7-8:45 R. Noep.m.; Russian: 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.

Holyoke, MA 01040 Bible Weekly Men and Women’s Pastor Chad E. Correia Studies available.

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 Pastor Chad E. Meeting 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 School 9:15 am New Life Christian Center 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 01085 at 6:30 pm Life GroupsWestfield, every otherMA Thursday 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 His Image Class Sundays - Into 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 PaulMAFederici Westfield, 01085 Deacon Briere MailingPaul 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: 7 a.m.

Communion Service Thursday Parish Fax: (413) 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.

Deacon: Rev. Mr.8:30-noon 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 Soltysiak, Pastor Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Social Center: Clinton Avenue Marriage: Arrangements should be made with pastor prior Phone (413) 562-4403 Wednesday 7asp.m.

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

Father Sr. Joseph- 8Soltysiak, Pastor to any reception arrangements 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: 9:00 am a pre- Marian BaptismCenacle meetingofisPrayer: scheduled.

For more information & 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 DivineTuesdays Mercy, Litany, Rosary, p.m.

Holy Day - 64Rev. on the eveParochial before, 8:30 a.m. & BibleofStudy: 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 10 a.m.

Service of Worship Weekly BibleValley Study.Assembly Call for 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 JamesCall Montoro WeeklyPastor Bible Study. 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.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew High School) 6:30 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.; Jimmy Metcalf,Services, Pastor 13 years old Friday - Y.E.S.Rev. - Youth Excellence 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) 568-1417 Check our Facebook Page. Services, Friday - 7:30 p.m. - AA Meeting.

15 and 11am Worship Sunday 9:30am http://stjohnswestfield.com Religious Education and nursery for children, Pastor Christopher A. Church Hazzard St. John’s Lutheran 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 10 A.M. Phone Worship - (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, Southwick, MA 01077 WHYN (.560 on your AM radio dial) at 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 Hope for everyday living!

Living Hope Church 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 MAJesus 01077Christ...

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.

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RELIGIOUS LISTING The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off Pleasant Street The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector

Sister Marita Rother, center, talks with Fr. John Peter Swaminathan, left, current pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and a visitor from the Guatemalan delegation, right, in the yard of the Rother Family home in Okarche, Okla, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. A ceremony for Marita's brother Stanley Rother's Beatification is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

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Guatemalans travel to Oklahoma to honor 1st United States martyr

By ADAM KEALOHA CAUSEY Associated Press OKARCHE, Okla. (AP) — Few religious pilgrimages lead down a dusty, unpaved Oklahoma road past grazing horses, metal barns and towering wind turbines in the distance.

But the unusual destination of this 2,000-mile (3,218-kilometer) trek from Central America to a farmhouse outside a one-stoplight town seems an appropriate honor for the Rev. Stanley Rother, a martyred priest celebrated for his unassuming nature and hard work.

Rother is set to be beatified Saturday at Roman Catholic mass in Oklahoma City, moving him one step closer to possible sainthood. The ceremony is expected to draw thousands to a downtown convention center to honor the church’s first U.S.born martyr and the first priest from the United States to be beatified.

The native of Okarche was a 46-year-old missionary in Guatemala when he was killed in 1981, one of several priests slain during the country’s civil war between a right-wing dictatorship and liberal guerrillas. His name first appeared on a death list, and then he was shot to death in his mission.

Juan Pablo Ixbalan made the journey from Guatemala with his fellow parishioners and church leaders to Rother’s childhood home.

Setting foot in the house where Rother was born moved Ixbalan to tears, he said, and further sealed an inseparable connection.

“I feel like his brother — that we lived together, that we share the bond of brotherhood,” Ixbalan said in Tzutuhil, which is spoken by a subgroup of Mayans, through an interpreter. “He became one of us. He learned the language.”

Ixbalan, 63, was a young

In this photo provided by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Father Stanley Rother is pictured in an undated photo in Guatemala. Rother, an American priest killed during Guatemala's civil war, is on the path to possible sainthood. A ceremony for Rother's Beatification is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Photo via AP) teen when he first met Rother at his church in Santiago Atitlan, situated on a lakeshore between two volcanoes in the Guatemalan highlands where he grew up.

Rother started a radio station, worked alongside farmers and pushed for locals to make and sell knitted clothing. In helping translate the New Testament, Rother is credited with helping start the written form of Tzutuhil.

Language wasn’t always Rother’s strong suite. Early on in seminary, he got a “Cs” and “Ds”, respectively, in Latin and English. Family lore tells that when Rother told his father he was going to become a priest, the elder Rother joked that he shouldn’t have avoided Latin in high school.

But farm work came with

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ease, and it served the eldest of the five Rother children well in Guatemala. He helped install an irrigation system and brought in crops such as wheat and soybeans, dissuading farmers from using chemicals. He brought in tractors to till the land, and repaired vehicles when they broke down.

Rother was born in 1935, a descendent of German immigrants who homesteaded on the outskirts of Okarche, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northwest of Oklahoma City. While much of the state remains largely protestant, Okarche — population 1,300 — has held to its Catholic heritage. It’s still home to the Holy Trinity Church and school Rother attended.

Although the beatification ceremony is in Oklahoma

City, it’s been felt in Rother’s hometown. The delegation from Guatemala stopped for lunch at Esichen’s Bar, which bills itself as Oklahoma’s oldest bar, but is best known for selling whole fried chickens.

Julie Kroener’s family has owned the Okarche establishment for five generations.

She was a child when Rother died, but she said grew up respecting him and his family.

“This is a huge deal, and it’s an amazing thing to experience,” Kroene said Friday, just after the lunch rush. “It gives you a sense of pride knowing that somebody like that comes from such a simple town.”

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, a sponsor of Rother’s mission to Guatemala, opened his cause for beatification in 2007.

Pope Francis declared Rother a martyr in December, and beatification is a step closer to potential sainthood.

Francis, the first Latin American head of the church, has said priests killed during the region’s right-wing dictatorships died out of hatred for their faith.

Regular candidates for beatification need a Vaticancertified miracle attributed to their intercession, but the church makes an exception for martyrs. A miracle is still necessary to be declared a saint.

Writer Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda penned a 2015 biography of Rother and helped submit paperwork that could lead to his sainthood. She said Rother’s life became extraordinary because of his compassion and ability to help people carry on the everyday activities of life.

“This guy could fix the tractors. He could work the land,” she said. “I love that he’s from Okarche, Oklahoma. It doesn’t get better than that.”

This Week at Atonement Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:30 am-12:30 pm Sunday, Sept. 24 The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery and Children’s Word 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Monday, Sept. 25 5:30 pm Guitar Class 8-9 pm AA Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 26 10:00 am Music Together Class Wednesday, Sept. 27 11:30 am – 12:30 pm HUB Yoga 12:15 pm Healing & Holy Eucharist 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting Thursday, Sept. 28 12-6:00 pm Farmers’ Market 6:30 pm Evensong 7:30-9:00 pm NA Meeting Friday, Sept. 29 11 am – 3 pm First Aid Class Saturday, Sept. 30 9 am-3 pm Craft Fair to benefit the Food Pantry Sunday, Oct. 1 The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery and Children’s Word 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship

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Carly Masse and Corey Underwood watch Chris Schweitzer try his beer.

Julie Antigo, Jeanne and John Beltrandi with John Jaszek.

ST. MARYS SCHOOLS

Lynn Collins, Karen Parker, Kelly O’Neill share time with Nicole Nietsche (Head of Schools)

12th Annual Wine Tasting a Success

St.Mary’s School held their 12th Annual Wine Tasting with over 150 in attendance. The tasting honored Jeff, Christopher, and Scott as Alumni of the Year and also honored Mary Allen (Class of 1937) as a Golden Alumni. (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher)

Chris and Kay Mowatt share time with Cathy Levesque and Debbie Hanks.

Tammy Griffin listens to Patty Schweitzer explain the wine.

Craig Carrier tries a sample from Sharon Lussier while Daniele Walsh looks on.

Kathy Halpin-Robbins, Tim Derrig and Juli Jensen (Principal St. Mary’s Elementary)

Rosemary Cordes, Kathy Labrie and Debbie Allen raise a toast.

Mark Hanks places his lucky ticket in the bag.

Katie Ritchie has an arm length of tickets to sell you.

Jeff Sarat, Christopher Sarat, and Scott Sarat are the Alumni of the Year.

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Carrier share a toast.

Kathie Ritchie gets a taste of raspberry beer from Lisa Pat

Mary Allen (98 years old) surrounded by her daughters Mary Lou and Debbie with her award as “Golden Alumni”

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Road block

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer ADAMS – Hoosac Valley compiled one rushing touchdown in each of the first two quarters, and threw for two more in the third quarter en route to a 26-0 shutout of visiting Westfield Friday night at Renfrew Park.

Hoosac went up 6-0 late in the first quarter, and made it 12-0 with 6:13 remaining in the half on a second TD jaunt. The Hurricanes took a swing pass nearly 60 yards for a touchdown with 5:10 left in the third quarter.

Westfield’s lone offensive highlight was a beautiful deep pass from junior quarterback Mike Nihill to wide out Kalen White that White caught in stride and took deep into Hoosac territory.

Early in the fourth quarter, injury struck when Nihill suffered a game-ending injury and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

After play resumed, Westfield had a firstand-goal from the Hoosac Valley 5-yard line, but the Hurricanes put forth a solid goal line stand, stopping the Bombers at the 3.

Westfield (0-2), which also suffered a season-opening loss at D2 state champion Falmouth attempts to right the ship at Agawam Fri., Sept. 29. The Bombers return to Bullens Field for their home opener against Chicopee Comp Fri., Oct. 6.

Westfield defensive back Kristopher Meneses breaks up a pass intended for the Hoosac Valley pass catcher Friday night at Renfrew Park.

(Photo by Chris Putz)

GYMNASTICS

Westfield places first vs.

Agawam, Chicopee Comp Westfield piled up 132.40 points, good for first to extend their decade-long win streak in a season opener on the road.

Madi Somppi finished first on the balance beam (8.7) and floor exercise (8.775), Kylie Liptak captured gold on the bars (8.85), and Mairead Hagan was second all-around with a 32.75.

Liptak was also third all-around with a 32.525.

BOYS’ SOCCER

Bombers win thriller Westfield 1, East Longmeadow 0 Kyle Roberts scored on an assist from R.J. Piper four minutes into the second half for the game-winner at home. Piper crossed it in and Roberts vollied it in from about the top of the 18.

“I thought we got a really good performance from our back four today,” Westfield coach Andrew Joseph said. “They ‘re tough and physical and they tackled hard, and help us set the tone. … Everybody took it up several notches. It just clicked for us today.”

Westfield’s Baley Collier carries the ball upfield. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield quarterback Michael Nihill (11) scrambles during Friday night’s game at Hoosac Valley. (Photo by Chris Putz) Westfield head football coach Rob Parent tries to rally the troops in between a break in the action.

Saints roll St. Mary 9, Duggan Academy 1 Jack Lamirande tallied a hat trick, and Colin Ramos, Brady Collins, and Blake Braceland netted their first high school goals for St. Mary’s. Saints’ Aidan Burke recorded his first high school point and had a great game in goal (10 saves).

Aaron Blanchard, Jake Butler, and Kevin Rockwal also scored. Butler had four assists, Rockwal, 3, and Collins, 1.

Dom Nomakeo made eight saves in net for St. Mary, as well.

(Photo by Chris Putz)

FIELD HOCKEY

Massoia tallies score Mohawk 5, Southwick-Tolland 1 Ashley Walker scored three goals to lead Mohawk. Lyle Massoia tallied Southwick’s goal.

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS/RESULTS FOOTBALL Westfield 0-2 BOYS’ SOCCER Westfield 4-3 Southwick 3-0 Gateway 0-3 St. Mary 0-4-1 Westfield Technical Academy 5-0-1

GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield 6-0 Southwick 2-2-2 Gateway 2-1-2 St. Mary 1-5 Westfield Technical Academy 4-2

Westfield Technical Academy 0-0 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield 0-4 Southwick 1-3 FIELD HOCKEY

GOLF Westfield 4-3 Southwick 9-0 St. Mary 1-4

Westfield 1-4 Southwick 3-3

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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Mon., Sept. 25 JV FOOTBALL vs. Hoosac Valley, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, 6 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, 7:30 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 26 GOLF at Minnechaug, Wilbraham Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Longmeadow, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Longmeadow, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 6:15 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 27 GOLF at Ludlow, Ludlow Country Club, 3 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at SouthwickTolland, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at SouthwickTolland, 5 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 28 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at West Springfield, Clark Field, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at West Springfield, Clark Field, 7 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 29 FIELD HOCKEY at Frontier, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Amherst-Pelham, Time TBD JV FIELD HOCKEY at Frontier, 5 p.m.

GYMNASTICS vs. Hampshire, 6 p.m.

FOOTBALL at Agawam, 7 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 30 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Wahconah, 2 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Wahconah, 2 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 11 a.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 12:15 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 GOLF vs. Belchertown, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Crosier Field & Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

JV FOOTBALL vs. Agawam, 4 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mahar, Palmer, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Frontier, Palmer, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 28 GOLF vs. Pathfinder, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 29 BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

GOLF vs. Mohawk, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.

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Sat., Sept. 23 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 11 a.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 11 a.m.

Mon., Sept. 25 GOLF vs. Northampton, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 26 GOLF vs. Hopkins Academy, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Monson, Granby, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Monson, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Frontier, Herlihy Field, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Mahar, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Frontier, Sunderland Recreation Field, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Mahar, 4 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 27 GOLF at Mahar, Ellingwood Country Club, 3 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Westfield, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Westfield, 5 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 GOLF at Chicopee Comp, Chicopee Country Club, 3 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 5:15 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 27 BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 28 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 29 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL Mon., Sept. 25 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Sept. 26 GOLF at Monson, Quaboag Country Club, 3 p.m.

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

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

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

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

Wed., Sept. 27 BOYS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 28 GOLF at Smith Academy, Country Club of Greenfield, 3 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 29 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Smith Voke, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

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

Sat., Sept. 30 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Sabis, 11:45 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

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Thurs., Sept. 28 GIRLS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Turners Falls, 5 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Turners Falls, 6:30 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 29 GOLF at Pioneer Valley Regional, Northfield Golf Course, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m.

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Time for Broncos to show what they’ve got in a road show It's time for the Broncos to leave the Mile High City and show what they've got in a road show.

In what could be a bounce-back season, Denver swept its first two home games, including a romp past Dallas that, at times, made the Cowboys look disinterested. On to Buffalo, not the toughest place to play, especially in September, but an away game nonetheless.

The challenge for the Broncos is to keep things going; their division is the best in the NFL, with Kansas City and Oakland also 2-0.

"We're not letting up anything," defensive end Adam Gotsis says. "We're not going to let up depending on who we play or depending on the schedule we have.

"Whether it's a three-day turnaround, four-day turnaround or whatever, at work, our effort doesn't drop. That's something coach (Vance Joseph) preaches: effort, effort, effort every day — championship habits. If you let that skip for a day or two, that's a day or two you never get back."

The Bills (1-1) have not been back to the playoffs this century, the longest such drought in the NFL. After beating up on the Jets, they played staunch defense but forgot to bring their offense to Carolina.

On Sunday, Buffalo faces an even tougher D. "They do a good job of swarming to the football and they're stout up front, obviously, with (Von Miller) and what he does and what he brings to the table," Bills coach Sean McDermott says. "He can wreck a game plan. We've got to be aware of where he is and make sure we control the line of scrimmage.

"They're very good; it's a 2-0 team coming in here. First place in their division and ... we're going to have our hands full. It's a big challenge."

Week 3 began with the Los Angeles Rams putting up another big offensive performance as Jared Goff threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns and Todd Gurley ran for two TDs and caught another in a 41-39 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night.

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Pittsburgh (2-0) at Chicago (0-2) That dynamite offense has yet to get going for the Steelers, and this could be the week. Running back Le'Veon Bell soon should recapture the burst and elusiveness that have been tempered by his preseason holdout. Ben Roethlisberger's passing touch hasn't been precise. All-Pro wideout Antonio Brown hasn't gotten to break out all those new celebratory dances the league is allowing after scores.

"We will still be a team in development like all teams are and we just simply acknowledge it," coach Mike Tomlin says. "We better find ways to win along the way."

The Bears had better find some ways to win or coach John Fox and GM Ryan Pace could be looking for work come the cold days.

Seattle (1-1) at Tennessee (1-1) A high-interest matchup for September.

The Titans are considered a rising team, yet they flopped at home against the Raiders before manhandling the Jaguars in Jacksonville.

Tennessee probably could win the AFC South without beating any good teams, but that's not really progress, so a victory in this one might be telling.

Then again, are the Seahawks a good team right now? Certainly not on offense, particularly up front.

Kansas City (2-0) at Los Angeles Chargers (0-2) With the Chargers' rookie kicker, Younghoe Koo , missing two late field goals, they have yet to win while representing their new home. And they couldn't sell out the StubHub Center, which seats under 30,000, for the loss to Miami.

In come the Chiefs, who merely have been the NFL's most impressive team so far. They can run, they can pass, they can kick, and they can play fierce defense.

Coach Andy Reid doesn't want to hear about how good his team has been.

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Miranda Wozniak takes her turn on the uneven bars at Friday night gymnastics meet at Chicopee Comprehensive High.

Kylie Liptak is pleased with her landing after her turn on the uneven bars.

Avery Farquharson is all concentration for her first vault Friday night.

NFL "So the ebb and flow of the season, that's how this thing works; you've got to have earmuffs on as you go," Reid says. "People tell you how good you are, you have to counter that with the reality of it and that's playing the game."

Baltimore (2-0) vs. Jacksonville (1-1) at London The NFL still gets excited about its London matches, and this one at Wembley is the first trip across the pond for the Ravens. That makes 26 of the 32 franchises to have played regular-season contests in England.

Baltimore brings a defense Chelsea or Tottenham would be proud of, having allowed all of 10 points. Jacksonville brings a schizophrenic bunch that was dominant in its opener at Houston, then submissive vs. the Titans last week.

Oakland (2-0) at Washington (1-1) The Raiders used to flop in trips to the Eastern time zone. That's a thing of the past: Jack Del Rio's group won all three of its games in that region a year ago and is a solid betting choice Sunday night.

Most critical could be whether Washington's lackluster defense can slow down Derek Carr, Michael Crabtree, Amari Cooper and Marshawn Lynch.

Oakland's D looks to be upgraded, but this is the best offense it will have faced early in the schedule.

Dallas (1-1) at Arizona (1-1), Monday night Distractions always seem to follow the Cowboys; it goes with the territory when you anoint yourself America's Team. Those distractions, along with a fearsome Denver defense,

Kealyn Matuszczak arcs her way onto the vault at Chicopee Comp.

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There wasn't a whole lot of denying that coming out of Big D, either.

In the Cowboys' favor is a trip to the Valley of the Sun, which is filled with almost as many Cowboys fans as it is with cactus. Plus, the Cardinals are banged up.

New Orleans (0-2) at Carolina (2-0) Same old woes in Nawlins, where the Saints have gone 7-9 for three successive seasons because their defense is weak. Sure, they can move the ball and score behind Drew Brees and a dynamic offense. They just can't do that enough to make up for other shortcomings.

Carolina has not played a game without star tight end Greg Olsen since acquiring him in 2011. But he's sidelined with a broken foot. Look for first-round pick running back Christian McCaffrey to get more targets now, and receiver Kelvin Benjamin needs to step up.

Cincinnati (0-2) at Green Bay (1-1) Both teams could serve as poster boys for offensive line struggles, but for different reasons.

Green Bay's line was banged up in the loss at Atlanta, missing both starting tackles. Aaron Rodgers is as creative as they come, but what he was asked to do against the Falcons was unfair, especially when top receiver Jordy Nelson had to leave.

The Bengals' blocking unit suffers not so much from injuries but, thus far, from ineptitude.

Tampa Bay (1-0) at Minnesota (1-1) Having Case Keenum behind center rather than Sam Bradford was a huge negative for the Vikings at Pittsburgh. Bradford's knees always

are a concern given his history of major injuries.

Tampa didn't miss a beat despite not having its regulars play for almost a month. One week after the postponement of the Buccaneers' opener at Miami, they tore up Chicago. Most encouraging: the defense was formidable in the opener and could complement a potent offense.

Atlanta (2-0) at Detroit (2-0) The only matchup of 2-0 teams, one somewhat expected, the other a surprise.

Atlanta ripped apart Green Bay early last Sunday night in officially opening Mercedes Benz Stadium for football; futbol already had been played there. The Falcons even held on to a big lead this time — sorry for the cheap shot, Atlanta fans.

The Lions really could state their case as a team to watch should they handle the defending NFC champs. Detroit found a running game against the Giants, as well as a pass rush.

Houston (1-1) at New England (1-1) A house of horrors for the Texans: Houston is 1-8 overall against the Patriots, going 0-5 in Foxborough.

Now they journey into Gillette Stadium with a rookie quarterback, Deshaun Watson, and a bunch of injuries. Their defense is formidable, though, and will get after Tom Brady.

Still, after flopping at home in the season opener with a second-half collapse against Kansas City, the Patriots will be seeking to make amends.

Miami (1-0) at New York Jets (0-2) Neither team has played a home game, the Dolphins because of Hurricane Irma forcing

postponement against the Buccaneers, the Jets because their fans don't want them to come back to New Jersey.

Just kidding.

Give the Dolphins tremendous credit for their gutsy win at the Chargers. That kind of victory can provide a hefty boost for a while.

So can taking on the J-E-T-S, who probably will win a game this season. Won't they?

New York Giants (0-2) at Philadelphia (1-1) Another team making its home debut and coming off two solid showings. The Eagles need to find a running game to support the rapidly developing Carson Wentz, and they also are banged up on defense.

They don't have nearly as many star players as does New York. Yet the Giants have ranged from woeful to unwatchable on offense — yes, it might improve once Odell Beckham Jr.'s ankle is 100 percent — and that puts a ridiculous burden on a talented but overworked defense.

Cleveland (0-2) at Indianapolis (0-2) A telling sign of how lowly regarded the Luckless Colts are: Cleveland is a road favorite in this one. Yep, the Browns.

Jacoby Brissett gets his second start for Indy.

Having not spent training camp with the Colts, expecting a lot from him is too much.

His one edge over his counterpart is that DeShone Kizer is a rookie who had a checkered career at Notre Dame.

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

No One Cares Anymore Dear Annie: I am a 75-year-old woman in good health, and I’ve been married for 54 years. I have wonderful children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. My problem is that many lifelong friends and most of my family members don’t seem to want to maintain a relationship with me. When I contact them, they seem glad to hear from me, but for the past three or four years, there has been no effort on their part to keep in touch with me.

My siblings and I have always been very close and shared things going on with our children and grandchildren. My siblings still talk to each other often, and my one sister-in-law keeps me informed about what’s happening in the family. I love my family and friends, but I am about ready to give up on those who don’t seem to want to have a relationship with me. I have asked a couple of family members whether they have a problem with me, and they deny there are any issues. I think they probably love me but for some reason don’t like me. I have examined my actions and spoken to a counselor and simply cannot find a reason for their distance. Any suggestions? -- Feeling Rejected Dear Feeling Rejected: You’ve done all the right things so far by talking to your family about this and consulting a counselor.

You mention this has happened only in the past few years, which leads me to think it may just be because everyone’s busy with children and grandchildren of their own. Or it could be because the advent of social media has made us lazier about reaching out in general. We check our Facebook feeds and feel content that we know what’s going on in loved ones’ lives.

Regardless of the reason, your recourse is the same: Get out there in your community and make new friends. Volunteer at a local shelter. Join a book club. Start a neighborhood walking group. And be doubly thankful for all the people in your life who are always there for you. You’ll be half as bothered by those who aren’t.

Dear Annie: The letter you printed from “To Let It Go or Not,” about an old friend’s bringing up the time years before when he accidentally walked in on the letter writer’s husband with a naked girl, really burned my buns.

Believe me, the “friend” didn’t just accidentally let that info slip.

Chances are he deliberately brought up the undesirable incident of the past to throw a monkey wrench into their happy marriage. I have seen this done hundreds of times by family members who bring up wrongdoings of other siblings in front of their children, by co-workers who can’t wait to expose a mistake that otherwise would have gone unnoticed by others, by friends who embarrass others under the guise of joking. It makes me sick to think that these people are so inwardly miserable and insecure that they need to rain on someone else’s happiness.

Shame on this “friend” for stooping so low as to try to deliberately hurt their marriage. Shame on the wife for permitting him to steal their happiness. At least now they can recognize this “friend” for what he really is: a jerk! -- Living Happily Without Those Kinds of Friends Dear LHWTKF: Well, that’s an aspect of that letter I hadn’t considered. Thanks for sharing your experience. I’d like to think there aren’t that many false friends and saboteurs out there, but you never know.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE PILLOW TOPS THE CONE? Dear Heloise: When our cairn terrier had some surgery on his back legs, the vet wanted him to wear the DREADED CONE for two weeks to avoid licking.

He hated it, so instead I pinned a blow-up travel neck pillow around his neck, and he tolerated that much better.

He could eat, drink and see, and best of all, he had a built-in pillow for sleeping. The two weeks flew by. -- Jan P., via email Jan, always follow your veterinarian’s directions to the letter.

Yes, the “cone of shame” can be uncomfortable for the animal, and you’re right -- the dog would be tempted to lick or chew on sutures, staples, etc.

There are inflatable collars for dogs with various conditions.

Ask the doctor if this would be a suitable alternative, for the reasons you mentioned above. Thanks for writing in! -- Heloise PET PAL Dear Readers: This week’s Pet Pal is a handsome black-andwhite cat, Sylvester. Owner Ronnie rescued Sylvester after he was left behind when someone moved. He is blind in one eye, and he loves to nap on the bed!

To see Sylvester and our other Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.” Do you have a furry and funny friend? Send a picture and a description to Heloise(at)Heloise. com. -- Heloise STYLUS TIP Dear Heloise: I use a stylus (soft rubber tip) from the discount store to punch numbers into the ATM. This is easier due to my long fingernails.

I also use it at the debit machine at stores and restaurants. -Shirley B., Simi Valley, Calif.

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On The Tube Returning to London, Ravens rookie tackle comes full circle SUNBURY-ON-THAMES, England (AP) — A decade after discovering the NFL, Baltimore Ravens lineman Jermaine Eluemunor is back where it all started in London.

He watched on TV the first regularseason game in England, just a few miles away from where he grew up.

Now Eluemunor will step onto the Wembley Stadium turf on Sunday when the Ravens take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.

It's the fulfilment of a dream when the 12-year-old Eluemunor stumbled across the game between the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins.

That passion for the game only grew with every step of Eluemunor's journey — from joining local flag football team London Blitz to moving two years later to Danville, New Jersey, with his family to pursue the sport.

Eluemunor spent two years at a junior college before success at Texas A&M. The Ravens drafted him in the fifth round this year. He hasn't played a snap in the first two games, but could make his NFL debut at home.

"Going into my career I knew I wanted to play at Wembley and play back in

England. I didn't think it was going to be week three of my rookie season," Eluemunor said Friday after the Ravens held a practice session outside London.

"When I was playing for London Blitz at the time, I had no idea I was going to be back here maybe 10 years later. So it's crazy."

For the NFL, Eluemunor is testament to the impact of the league's decade-long annual trek to England. The games aim to raise the interest level of the NFL in Europe — especially among young fans — and Eluemunor is hoping more European youth will be inspired to follow him.

"I was inspired to play by watching the first game at Wembley Stadium," he said. "I feel it's my job to inspire others to go after their dreams and achieve what they want to achieve and know that just because your dreams are in another country or another place, it doesn't mean you can't go there and achieve that. It's going to be hard, but if you really want it, you can go and get it."

It's the Ravens' first visit to London, while the Jaguars have been coming every year since 2013. Quarterback Joe Flacco said the team was dealing well

with the overnight flight, the five-hour time difference and new surroundings.

"I honestly thought we'd be zombies walking around out here," Flacco said.

"In meetings earlier today, I was a little bit tired. But ever since I've been up and moving around, I've felt pretty good. I thought practice was pretty typical for a Friday."

Coach John Harbaugh said the travel had not affected the quality of the practice session.

"I was really watching that to see how our guys would handle that part of it," Harbaugh said. "Our guys have been great, I just complimented them. We had a great practice."

While Harbaugh is aware of the ambassadorial nature of these games, he still wants to win.

"More than anything, playing the game is our responsibility," Harbaugh said. "We have a lot at stake. This is a regular-season game, this game means a lot to us.

"We're in the middle of our season, we're in the thick of it. So there's nothing else really for us besides playing the game really well."

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Sept.

23, 2017: This year you could be on top of your game. What is clear is your willingness to take risks in order to add to the quality of your life. You enjoy more excitement in general. If you are single, you will be desired by several different people. Only you can choose whom to date and when. If you are attached, the two of you have a stronger sense of connection than you have had in a while. You might want to add more romance to your bond. SCORPIO seems to start turning up more and more at your home.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could feel challenged by a partner or a loved one. You might not be reading this person as clearly as you’d like. Make no judgments, and allow others to act in an appropriate manner. You will be delighted by what some patience can do. Tonight: Celebrate the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH What you do with a personal matter defines the quality of your day. Someone has strong feelings for you, even if he or she doesn’t openly express them. Trust your intuition, rather than make the other party feel uncomfortable. Tonight: Just be yourself, and you will be smiling!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Your next few days could be more rewarding than you had anticipated.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH A family member reaches out to you. Accept this person’s invitation, as a surprise could also be weaving through the plans. If you are single, a flirtation could be developing into a lot more. You might be in an erratic period, but it will end very shortly.

Tonight: Avoid extremes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Not only are you aware that you remain appealing to others, but many of you also seem to be proud of it. You are likely to make major purchases in order to beautify your environment. Opt to invite a dear friend or loved one over for a favorite meal. Tonight: Happy at home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could be at the end of your self-restraint. You have wanted to do some shopping either for your home or to make your life feel more efficient. Play by the rules and stay within your budget, and you’ll make a good choice. Tonight: Ask a friend for some feedback.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You’ll greet your birthday with a lighter attitude. As a result, you might want to treat yourself to a much-coveted item that others don’t even know you want. Once you let go and get into the moment, you could have difficulty putting on the brakes. Tonight: Let the fun begin!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH The whole story of a personal matter still needs to be shared. Perhaps a loved one has not yet revealed all the facts. Perhaps this person doesn’t realize how much you are picking up on. Be patient and remain diplomatic. Tonight: Allow someone else to reveal his or her feelings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You could feel the need to say less and listen more. A close friend or loved one knows how to make a non-issue into a hot topic. Your imagination knows no level of restraint. You might want to keep a notebook of your ideas or inspired thoughts. Tonight: Host a get-together.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH All eyes look to you for leadership. The issue might be who should take the lead at a party or who should make the final decision as to what to do. You could opt not to make a suggestion, but if you don’t, you might not have as good of a time. Tonight: Let the moment grab you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might be reflecting on what you want from a specific situation. Travel remains a possibility. Someone else also will be presented with a similar opportunity. You can’t make a wrong decision, but one path appears more adventuresome. Tonight: Make it a late night.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Your ability to get past a selfimposed restriction could enrich your life more than you thought possible. A trip might appear as a new possibility in the near future.

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CHICAGOLAND

SPEED FREAKS A few questions we had to ask ourselves

THREE THINGS WE LEARNED

Any surprises after Round 1?

GODSPEAK: It all played to the pre-race script.

KEN’S CALL: None at all.

Not one of the playoff drivers’ finishes was alarming. Weird.

1. Bad decision

How’d you like Kez’s tweet storm regarding Toyotas?

GODSPEAK: It was funny to watch Kyle Busch (Mr. Toyota) and Keselowski ride in the same truck during driver intros. No conversation.

KEN’S CALL: You’d be tempted to think he was just trying to create some controversy. You know?

C U P S TA N D I N G S 1. Martin Truex Jr. 2. Kyle Larson 3. Kevin Harvick 4. Brad Keselowski 4. Kyle Busch 6. Chase Elliott 7. Denny Hamlin 8. Jimmie Johnson 9. Matt Kenseth 10. Ryan Blaney 11. Jamie McMurray 12. Austin Dillon 12. Kurt Busch 14. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 15. Kasey Kahne 16. Ryan Newman

The Daytona Beach News-Journal’s Godwin Kelly & Ken Willis have covered NASCAR for nearly 60 years combined. godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

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2. Bad to the bone Martin Truex Jr. had a rough start to the day at Chicagoland, but finished clean and beat second-place Chase Elliott by more than seven seconds. “This is awesome, man!” he said.

“I’m so excited. This is what it’s all about. This team is unbelievable.”

No, and if for no other reason, she needs to have a racing presence to fuel her other business endeavors. Barring sudden developments, I'm guessing you may see her in selected high-profile cameos, such as the Daytona 500, Indy 500 and maybe Rolex 24. But there could be something out there we haven’t considered.

3. Bad day You know you are having a bad day in the NASCAR playoffs when you are racing for this position — the first car a lap down. Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch did just that late in the race at Chicago.

Neither driver finished on the lead lap. “I had him for a long time,” Dillon said.

FEUD OF THE WEEK

Kyle Busch was a man of few words after his new pit crew messed up during NASCAR’s first playoff race. [AP/NAM Y. HUH]

1. Truex advancements Martin Truex Jr. is the first driver to qualify for Round 2 of the NASCAR playoffs after winning Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. The “win and you’re in” theme continues to the season finale. Truex says he’ll continue to mash the gas.

“Our outlook, our approach doesn't change from what it was in the regular season,” he said. “We go every single week to try to win both stages and try to win the race.”

MOTOR MOUTHS PODCAST

The eight drivers bringing up the rear of the NASCAR playoffs field all are in dire need of a victory to make it to Round 2.

Matt Kenseth is ninth in points, but 63 points behind Truex.

Ryan Newman, all the way back in 16th place, is 83 points back with just two races left in Round 1. The Top-12 drivers advance, which means we are getting deep into dogfight territory. Austin Dillon and Kurt Busch share the bubble (12th) position.

Tune in online at www.news-journal online.com/daytona motormouths

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)

JAMIE MCMURRAY VS. RYAN NEWMAN: McMurray spun on the backstretch, bringing out the only “contact caution” of the day. McMurray took a detour after clanking sheet metal with Newman.

GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: McMurray finished 10th compared with Newman’s 23rd-place effort, so he was nice. “I think I just didn’t give the No. 31 (Newman) enough room and it got me turned around,” he said.

W H AT ’ S O N TA P CUP SERIES: ISM Connect 300 SITE: New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile oval) TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 11:30 a.m.), qualifying (NBCSN, 5 p.m.). Saturday, practice (CNBC, 9 a.m., and NBCSports. com, 11:30 a.m.). Sunday, race (NBCSN, race coverage begins at 1:30 p.m.; green flag, 2:15 p.m.)

2. Dogfight territory

What do you talk about when everything goes as expected? The weather, of course. And spaghetti.

New old-school?

Is Danica done-ica?

THREE THINGS TO WATCH

WINNER: Matt Kenseth REST OF TOP 5: Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson FIRST ONE OUT: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. DARK HORSE: Joey Logano DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Kenseth scores his fourth career win at Loudon since 2013.

Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

Or maybe it was old newschool. Whatever, Brad Keselowski used an old racing tactic this past week — he complained that Toyota drivers have a big advantage and NASCAR should look into it. He did it in the most modern of ways, however — through Twitter. Two possible reasons, by my guess: Kez isn’t afraid to promote, and maybe he was just stirring the pot to get folks fired up.

Or maybe he was at a sponsor party and blurted, “Hey, y’all, watch this …”

Kyle Busch and crew chief Adam Stevens decided to use Daniel Suarez’s pit crew, which has been consistently faster all season. The trade didn’t work out too well.

“Just poor execution all around,” said Stevens. “We made a lot of mistakes on pit road.”

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

QUESTIONS & AT T I T U D E

Martin Truex Jr. may have been the first NASCAR driver slimed in Victory Lane by the folks at Nickelodeon. Truex said that nothing, not even green slime, will slow him down in Round 1 of the playoffs.

[AP/NAM Y. HUH]

3. Back to one New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been one of NASCAR’s elite tracks, boasting two Cup Series dates since 1997.

That 20-year run ends Sunday, because in 2018, the “Magic Mile” will have only one Cup date, scheduled in late July.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway will get that second date and become the first race of NASCAR playoffs next season.

Parent company Speedway Motorsports made the call on that change.

— 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) 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.)

XFINITY: VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 SITE: Kentucky Speedway (1.5mile oval) TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.). Saturday, qualifying (NBCSN, 5:30 p.m.), race (NBCSN, 8 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: UNOH 175 SITE: New Hampshire Motor Speedway TV SCHEDULE: Saturday, race (Fox Sports 1, 1 p.m.)

Aug. 13: Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan (Kyle Larson) 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 Oct. 1: Delaware 400 at Dover 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 MARTIN TRUEX JR. Has no cruise control, apparently

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KYLE LARSON Three topthrees in seven NH starts

KYLE BUSCH Mr. Hunch likes him this week

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KEVIN HARVICK Hasn’t won on oval in 11 months

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DENNY HAMLIN Nothing worse than fifth in past month

5

JIMMIE JOHNSON Has raced his way back to adequacy

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CHASE ELLIOTT Seventeen top-fives in 68 career starts

BRAD KESELOWSKI A quality pot stirrer

ERIK JONES It’s tough wheeling a lame duck

KURT BUSCH Solid streak interrupted at Chicagoland

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

413-575-1016 FIREWOOD & TOP SOIL ----------------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

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

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 "No truck or job too big or too small"

FEATURING ATTIC FOUND signed 1911 Oil painting by William R Leigh of Native American woman w/child, oil on board, 9 ½ by 11 ½, Barn stored 1947 Packard Super Clipper, 8 Cylinder, four door, w/ 67K miles, 1930’s Tilt Lite headlights & barn found car parts, Framed Fiss, Doerr & Carroll Horse & Co New York Carteographic Advertising Broadside, Shaker Oval sewing box. Mission Oak Dining table w/ leaves, 7 MO chairs (1 Arm), & MO tapered leg sideboard, Black Walnut High back bed, Marble top black walnut turtle top table, chest w/ mirror, commode w/ marble sides, side stands, Clowes & Gates slant top table, Victorian couch, ladies & gents chairs, Vict. Loveseat & chairs, Turning library book shelf, Maple high back bed, dresser w/ mirror & commode. Early Windsor arm chair, bow front, French footed chest, early painted cradle, early chairs & stands, Oak tables, dressers, & chairs, Wicker pieces, Mirrors & frames, trunks, cradles, & more.

Many fine paintings, prints by Nutting & others, lighting including oil lamps, hanging fixtures, wooden ware, fine baskets & measures, China dishes & sets, Satin Glass pitcher, Sandwich whale oil lamp, pottery, Bottles, 3 large demi Johns in transport cases, ironware, Set of large andirons, Oriental rugs, child’s carriages, board games, croquet set, WWI sheet music, 1800’s men’s & women’s clothing, Books, farm household items. Feed chopper & grinder, tin feeder for chickens, egg crates, hand tools, Yard rakes, shovels, hoes, FARM EQUIPMENT: Heston 530 Round hay baler, Heston 1120 hay bine, New Holland SD Rake, Kastene manure spreader, Large trailer, Assorted Horse drawn implements & chicken items.

15% Buyer’s premium on all items. Ad & Photos on Auctionzip.com # 14280 Terms of Sale: Cash, Certified check, Known Check, Large purchases must be pre-approved by Auction Company. We reserve the right to hold any & all items until funds have cleared.

Timothy J Sena, Auctioneer MA LIC # 883 413-238-5813 senatj4609@verizon.net AUCTION PREVIEW FRI 9/22 11AM – 6PM, DAY OF SALE 8 – 10 AM

165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

413-788-6787 top-truck.com

LOGGING WEIDLER LOGGING Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years.

Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf.

413-835-5491

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

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.

WESTFIELD: 59 Shaker Rd. Fri/Sat. September 22nd/23rd 9am-1pm ESTATE SALE Tons of estate fresh antique items to include: China cabinets, curios, marbletop stands, tables, parlor furniture, chairs, mirrors, lamps & lighting, cut glass, art pottery, clocks, porcelain, and much much more.

ALSO...Advertising signs, paintings & prints, oriental rugs, country primitives, carnival & depression glass, cameras and camera equipment and all types of collectibles.

CASH ONLY For photos & details, see http://westernmasscraigslist.org/ gms/6307011865.html.

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

WESTFIELD: 88 Furrowtown Road, Fri/Sat, Sept. 22nd/23rd, 9:00AM-2:00PM. Knick Knacks, Collectibles, Antiques, Vintage, Furniture, Etc.