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Firm suspends plans to build $3.3B natural gas pipeline

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Plans to build a $3.3 billion natural gas pipeline from New York into New England through western Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire have been suspended.

Houston-based Kinder Morgan Inc. announced Wednesday it has decided to stop work on the project. It cited a lack of contracts with gas distribution companies.

The company also said New England states haven't established needed regulatory procedures to allow it to move forward and the process in each state for creating those proce-

dures remains open-ended.

"There are currently neither sufficient volumes, nor a reasonable expectation of securing them, to proceed with the project as it is currently configured," the company said in a press release.

The company said, given the market conditions, continuing to develop the pipeline is an unacceptable use of its shareholder funds.

"Innovations in production have resulted in a low-price environment that, while good for consumers, has made it difficult for producers to make new long term commitments," the company added.

U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte said she was pleased

by the announcement, pointing to what the New Hampshire Republican called "the many unanswered questions and concerns raised by New Hampshire residents who would have been affected by this project."

Those sentiments were shared by fellow U.S. Sen. Edward Markey.

The Massachusetts Democrat said he opposed the pipeline because if could have accelerated climate change and led to the export of American natural gas to foreign countries.

Peter Lorenz, a spokesman for Republican Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said the announcement "highlights the pressing need

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Charges filed against mother of 1-year-old heroin victim

Southwick Cultural Council announces plans for its 17th Annual Fine Art Exhibition and Sale SOUTHWICK — Chair Susan Kochanski, Southwick Cultural Council (SCC), announced that plans are underway for the 17th annual juried Fine Art Exhibition and Sale scheduled for April 30 and May 1. The event will be held at the Southwick Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Show hours are from 10 am until 4 pm each day.

Over 40 talented artists from Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts have been selected to display their art in the form of oil, watercolor, woodcarving, sculpture, photography and mixed media. There will also be a nonjuried art display by local students.

The poster art selected for the show is oil on panel entitled “Poppies,” an alcohol ink, by Joan Setkewich, Belchertown, Massachusetts.

The Southwick Historical Society will curate a display on “Southwick School Days,” featuring images and stories about local residents who attended school in Southwick, and also in Westfield before the local high school was built.

On Saturday and Sunday, local artist Tracy Kochanski will perform sculpture demonstrations.

On Sunday, Susan Urban will demonstrate photo and paper cutouts and Cooley Buy will demonstrate thrown pottery.

On Saturday from 12 to 3 pm, Scott Lawson Pomeroy, lead vocalist for 80s Orange Crush, will entertain. Scott has performed with Peter Asher, Mick Jones, Hilton Valentine, Denny Laine, Rick Derringer and others. On Sunday from 12 to 3 pm, Wishbone Zoe, a songwriter and solo performer of eclectic organic rock will grace the stage with a collection of her songs.

Refreshments and a light lunch will be available in the Senior Center on both days and will be hosted by members of the Southwick Historical Society.

The show is open to the public and admission is free. Any questions regarding the show and sale may be directed to Susan Kochanski at 413 569 0946 or email cultural@southwickma.net.

The Southwick Cultural Council (SCC) is an all-

to secure cost-effective hydropower and other renewable energy resources to meet the growing demand for affordable energy in Massachusetts and New England."

An aide to Democratic New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan said shelving the project reinforces the need for the state to build a stronger, more affordable energy future.

The project has been met with skepticism and opposition, both from residents along the proposed path of the pipeline and from environmental groups who welcomed Wednesday's decision to halt work.

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Southwick water use survey deadline extended for one week

By AMY PORTER Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The deadline for Southwick residents to participate in a survey on water use and water conservation has been extended until May 1, according to Randal Brown, Director of Southwick’s Department of Public Works.

The survey is being conducted as part of a $103,189 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s Sustainable Water Management Initiative to look at the town’s water usage in advance of the renewal of its withdrawal permit, which expires in November, 2016.

Brown said Southwick went in on the grant with West Springfield, because both towns draw their water from the Westfield River Basin’s Great Brook Aquifer, located in Southwick. They also partnered with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), who developed the survey for each town and will compile and analyze the results, and with Abt Associates, who will help both communities with the permit renewal process.

Each town maintains its own with-

drawal permit with the state, and in recent years Southwick has been approaching its state-permitted limit on water withdrawals, signaling the need for greater water conservation Brown said that Mass. DEP recently changed its criteria on evaluating drought conditions, and the new criteria will likely affect Southwick. The new Water Management Act regulations direct See Water Survey, Page 3

Scan this QR code with your smart phone and you’ll be directed to the water use survey for Southwick residents.

By CHRISTINE CHARNOSKY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The mother of the one-year-old who was treated for a reported heroin overdose in March will be arraigned on charges in Westfield District Court on May 5.

The clerk at Westfield District Court’s Clerk Magistrate Office said Wednesday that the specific charges or any other information about the case cannot be released until Shannon Lea is arraigned.

Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe likewise said he cannot comment on the case.

Lea had a closed show-cause hearing this week to determine whether there was enough evidence to file charges against her.

Lea brought her one-year-old son to Baystate Noble Hospital on March 25 for treatment of a reported heroin overdose.

Reportedly, the child had to be revived with Narcan, which is used to reverse the effects of heroin and other opiate overdoses.

The Westfield Detective Bureau responded to the call, reporting to the hospital and to the home address to “secure the scene,” according to police logs.

Allegedly empty heroin bags and drug paraphernalia were found during that search.

McCabe had told The Westfield News on March 28 that, “It appears to be an accidental opioid overdose.”

Media sources have reported that the one-year-old was removed from Lea’s custody and placed into state custody a few days following the overdose.

Lea was protected by the 9-1-1 Good Samaritan Law, so she couldn’t be arrested or charged with any crime when she brought her son in for treatment.

The Good Samaritan Law “ensures that those who call 911 to report an overdose for themselves or others will not be charged with the possession or use of opiates,” according to Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni’s Office.

If after an investigation is conducted and contributory factors seem to be at play then charges may be filed later but only after an investigation has been conducted, according to McCabe.

Staff Writer Christine Charnosky can be reached at christinec@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com Follow me on Twitter @charnoskyWNG

Russell woman charged with animal cruelty after abandoning her cat

By CHRISTINE CHARNOSKY Staff Writer RUSSELL – A Russell woman was arraigned last week on an animal cruelty charge after abandoning her cat when she moved in December.

Kerri C. Houston, 42, of 961 Blandford Road, Russell, was released on her personal recognizance after being arraigned in Westfield District Court April 12 on charges of cruelty to animal by custodian.

Houston is charged according to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 272, Section 77B referred to as “Cruelty to animals; prohibition from work involving contact with animals.”

A custodian is an owner of an ani-

mal, according to mspca.org. The website states that it is unlawful for a custodian or owner to “fail to provide an animal with proper food and water; . . . veterinary attention needed to reduce or end suffering from disease or injury; a sanitary environment; to willfully abandon an animal.”

On December 15, Town of Russell Animal Control Officer Nathan Sperry contacted Russell Police Chief Jennifer Dubiel about the animal cruelty case, according to court records.

Sperry had removed a white cat from 130 Valley View Avenue on December 10 after it appeared that Houston had abandoned the pet when she abruptly moved out of the apart-

ment on December 5.

Allegedly a neighbor, residing at 130 Valley View Avenue, contacted Sperry on December 9 claiming the cat had been “howling for at least 3 days,” Dubiel wrote in her report.

On December 9, Houston was given 24 hours to remove the cat from the vacated apartment.

At 3:15 December 10, Sperry, accompanied by Houston’s former landlord, entered the premises to remove the cat.

“While at the apartment Sperry observed what appeared to be animal feces on the kitchen floor and on top of various items in the house. Sperry did not observe a litter box anywhere.

A large amount of trash was scattered throughout the apartment along with

numerous old mattresses and broken furniture,” according to Dubiel’s report.

The morning of December 10, the health inspector, Joe Rouse, had told the landlord “to shut and lock the doors and not allow anyone back in to live in the property until it was cleaned up due to unhealthy living conditions,” according to Dubiel.

Rouse told Dubiel that the apartment had “a strong odor of feces and it was unlivable,” according to court records.

It appeared that “Houston, as the owner of the cat, willfully abandoned and failed to provide the necessary sustenance including food and water or a sanitary environment for the cat’s survival,” Dubiel wrote.

After rescuing the cat, Sperry took it to Blandford Animal Hospital where the animal was treated for “signs of abandonment and neglect, including ear mites, a flea infestation, open wounds to the neck area and undernourishment,” according to Dubiel.

Dubiel reported that the cat was recovering and gaining weight.

The charges filed against Houston include retrieving the costs accrued to care for the cat until the animal was ready to be adopted.

Houston is due back in court on June 7.

Staff Writer Christine Charnosky can be reached at christinec @thewestfieldnewsgroup.com Follow me on Twitter @charnoskyWNG

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National Parks Centennial Exhibit: A century of service SPRINGFIELD — The National Park Service is turning 100 this year! Come and celebrate with Springfield Armory NHS at the opening reception of the National Park Centennial Exhibit: “A Century of Service.” Join us on Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 pm. The exhibit will remain open throughout the centennial year, until February 2017.

All are invited to come and “Find Your Park” at the Springfield Armory NHS. Admission is free of charge.

This exhibit, dedicated to the 2016 centennial of the National Park Service, will highlight the compelling ­c onnection Springfield Armory has with other NPS sites through the history of firearms and the park’s unique museum collection. Celebrate what Ken Burns once called “America’s best idea,” the American National Parks.

Examine pistols from the Alaska National Parks, which were used to protect rangers and visitors from bears, and another which was once issued to a Director of the National Park Service. Inspect a shotgun which on September 11, 2001 was used to defend the Federal Hall National Memorial. A particularly popular weapon, on loan from Sagamore Hill NHS, was once owned by Teddy Roosevelt.

Visitors are invited to interact with a giant map of the United States. This map will be coded with images and Springfield Amory Museum case numbers, showcasing the Armory’s connections to the other 411 National Parks.

During the nine month run of the centennial exhibit, Springfield Armory NHS curator Alex Mackenzie will display artifacts never before seen by the public. These artifacts will expand on the themes of the centennial exhibit and offer visitors a rare glimpse behind the scenes, and the opportunity to view more of the collection.

This program will be offered on four different occasions,

with different artifacts brought out each time.

Save the date! The first of these four “Behind the Storage Door” experiences will be on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00pm. The other three programs will be held in September and November of 2016, and in January of 2017.

Exact times and dates will be announced following the June 4th program. In addition, the Springfield Armory NHS will offer other exciting centennial programs for the public, such as “Armory Day” on June 18 and “Find Your Bark” on August 13, of 2016.

Chief of Interpretation, Joanne M. Gangi-Wellman shared “This Centennial of Service exhibit brings the wonder of the National Park Service up close and personal.

Further, visitors will see firsthand many objects from the Armory collection linked to our nationwide Park Service system of natural and cultural parks.”

The concept of service to the nation is embodied in the words of National Park Service leaders from history.

“Such great national symbols and meccas as the Liberty Bell, the battlefield on which our independence was won and our union preserved, the Lincoln Memorial, the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon,….and numerous other treasures of our national

park system belong to all of us, both legally and spiritually.” Edwin C. Bears, NPS Chief Historian, 1981-1994 “I have always thought of our Service as an institution, more than any other bureau, engaged in a field essentially of morality—the aim of man to rise above himself, and to choose the option of quality rather than material superfluity.” Freeman Tilden to George B. Hartzog, Jr. ca 1971 “…The National Park System also provides, through areas that are significant in history and prehistory, a physical as well as spiritual linking of present-day Americans with the past of their country.”

Newton B. Drury, NPS Director, 1940-1951 The Springfield Armory National Historic Site it is the location of the nation’s first armory (1794 – 1968) and was established by George Washington.

The site includes historic grounds, buildings, and the world’s largest historic American military firearms collection. There is ample parking and the building is wheelchair accessible. The Museum is open Wednesday – Sunday 9am-5pm November until Memorial Day. For further information call (413) 734-8551, check the website at www.nps.gov/spar or go to www.facebook.com/ sparnhs.

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Giant mural on side of Boston skyscraper coming down BOSTON (AP) — A mural on the side of Boston’s tallest building is coming down.

The mural by French artist JR appeared last fall on the side of 200 Clarendon, which is still referred to by locals as the John Hancock Tower. JR said on his website that it started coming down Wednesday.

Installed between the 44th and 50th floors of the building, the artwork depicts a man in shorts standing on what appears to be a dock with a ladder. The mural is 150 feet wide and 86 feet tall.

Bryan Koop, executive vice president at Boston Properties, which owns the building, tells The Boston Globe the mural was only supposed to be up for six weeks but was so popular it was left in place longer.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, April 21, the 112th day of 2016. There are 254 days left in the year.

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n April 21, 1926, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II was born in Mayfair, London; she was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and the Queen Mother.

Christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, the princess became monarch upon the death of her father in 1952, beginning a 64-year-old reign surpassing that of Queen Victoria.

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In 1649, the Maryland Toleration Act, providing for freedom of worship for all Christians, was passed by the Maryland assembly.

In 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first vice president of the United States.

In 1816, Charlotte Bronte, author of “Jane Eyre,” was born in Thornton, England.

In 1836, an army of Texans led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexicans at San Jacinto, assuring Texas independence.

In 1910, author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, died in Redding, Connecticut, at age 74.

In 1930, fire broke out inside the overcrowded Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, killing 332 inmates.

In 1940, the quiz show that asked the “$64 question,” ‘’Take It or Leave It,” premiered on CBS Radio.

In 1955, the Jerome Lawrence-Robert Lee play “Inherit the Wind,” inspired by the Scopes trial of 1925, opened at the National Theatre in New York.

In 1960, Brazil inaugurated its new capital, Brasilia,

transferring the seat of national government from Rio de Janeiro.

In 1976, clinical trials of the swine flu vaccine began in Washington, D.C. In 1986, a rediscovered vault in Chicago’s Lexington Hotel that was linked to Al Capone was opened during a widely watched live TV special hosted by Geraldo Rivera; aside from a few bottles and a sign, the vault turned out to be empty.

In 1996, oddsmaker Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder died in Las Vegas at age 77.

TEN YEARS AGO:

Nouri al-Maliki was nominated by the Shiites as Iraq’s prime minister after outgoing Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari gave up his bid for another term. Chinese President Hu Jintao (hoo jin-tow) wrapped up his U.S. tour with a visit to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Miss Kentucky Tara Elizabeth Conner was crowned Miss USA during the pageant in Baltimore.

FIVE YEARS AGO:

President Barack Obama announced the Justice Department was assembling a team to “root out any cases of fraud or manipulation” in oil markets that might be contributing to $4 a gallon-plus gasoline prices. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., announced he would step down amid a developing ethics probe over how he’d handled an admitted extramarital affair with a former staffer and whether he tried to illegally cover it up. (The Senate Ethics Committee referred the case to the Justice Department, which decided not to prosecute Ensign.)

Jess Jackson, 81, founder of the Kendall-Jackson winery, died in Geyerville, California.

ONE YEAR AGO:

An Egyptian criminal court sentenced ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to 20 years in prison over the killing of protesters in 2012. An Indonesian court found an American couple, Tommy Schaefer and Heather Mack, guilty of premeditated murder and sentenced them to prison in the death of Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, on the resort island of Bali.

The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Michele Leonhart, announced her retirement in the wake of allegations that DEA agents had attended sex parties with prostitutes. Pope Francis accepted the resignation of U.S. Bishop Robert Finn, who’d pleaded guilty to failing to report a suspected child abuser.

Mary Doyle Keefe, 92, the model for Norman Rockwell’s iconic 1943 Rosie the Riveter painting, died in Simsbury, Connecticut.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is 90. Actress-comedianwriter Elaine May is 84. Actor Charles Grodin is 81. Actor Reni Santoni is 78. Anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean is 77. Singer-musician Iggy Pop is 69.

Actress Patti LuPone is 67. Actor Tony Danza is 65.

Actor James Morrison is 62. Actress Andie MacDowell is 58. Rock singer Robert Smith (The Cure) is 57. Rock musician Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 57.

Actor John Cameron Mitchell is 53. Rapper Michael Franti (Spearhead) is 50. Actor Toby Stephens is 47.

Rock singer-musician Glen Hansard (The Frames) is 46. Actor Rob Riggle is 46. Comedian Nicole Sullivan is 46. Football player-turned-actor Brian White is 43.

Olympic gold medal pairs figure skater Jamie Sale is 39. Rock musician David Brenner (Theory of a Deadman) is 38. Actor James McAvoy is 37. NFL quarterback Tony Romo is 36. Actor Terrence J is 34. Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw is 33. Actor Christoph (cq) Sanders is 28. Rock singer Sydney Sierota (Echosmith) is 19.

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Water Survey

Continued from Page 1 how much groundwater municipalities are permitted to withdraw.

Brown explained that when a stream-flow gauge in the Westfield River drops below a certain threshold, any community that withdraws its water from the basin will be required to limit water usage, including outdoor usage.

“Based on historical data, we’ll likely hit that threshold every year, and have a ban on outdoor water usage during the summer months,” Brown said.

He said a ban could include no hand-held hoses between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for example, or limiting outdoor irrigation during certain times of the day or certain days of the week. Southwick has not had a water ban in the last few summers. The restrictions would not apply to farms or businesses that rely on water for their operation.

Brown said the purpose of the anonymous survey is to look at water practices currently being used by residents, or ones they would consider using down the road, to help the towns asses their water use and explore ways to minimize future withdrawals, including through water conservation.

The questions relate to lawn irrigation and outdoor water use, as well as indoor water use practices and which water conservation measures residents might already be taking.

All respondents are eligible to enter a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card upon filling out the survey.

While the survey is anonymous, anyone wishing to enter the raffle must provide his or her email address or telephone number. This contact information will be used only to notify the winner, according to Brown.

To date, only 120 respondents out of 2600 users in Southwick have filled out a survey which is why the deadline is being extended for one week until May 1.

The town will also be sending out postcard reminders, Brown said. Although the survey is online only, if a resident would like a hard copy, he or she may contact the town DPW, he said.

Residents of Southwick may complete the survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ SouthwickWaterUseSurvey The survey is only one component of the grant, Brown said. Other efforts will include looking at ways to mitigate impacts of increasing withdrawal, such as purchasing property for conservation which the town has done in the past, he said.

They will also be creating educational materials to promote conservation, and reaching out to all stakeholders in the community.

DPW announces Rubbish, Recycling Schedule WESTFIELD - The Department of Public Works announces the following rubbish and recycling schedule for Patriots’ Day 2016: Due to the Patriots’ Day observance,THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 rubbish and recycling curbside collections will be cancelled with make-up collections one day later thus Friday’s collections taking place on Saturday.

Recycling is on the “B” week schedule.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Pipeline

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George Bachrach, president of the Environmental League of Massachusetts, said Kinder Morgan was stopping the pipeline because it was too expensive and wasn't needed.

"Massachusetts has the capacity to develop its own energy in solar, wind and hydro," Bachrach said.

Democratic Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg called the decision a game changer and said it will allow "a broader discussion about how to meet Massachusetts' energy needs."

The decision also raises more questions for Massachusetts' energy future, coming on the heels of the announcement to shutter the Pilgrim nuclear power plant in May 2019.

Jim Roche, president of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire, said Kinder Morgan's decision could put pressure on regulators to approve other infrastructure projects to help ease electricity prices in New Hampshire and New England.

Those energy prices are among the highest in the U.S.

Fine Art Sale

Continued from Page 1 volunteer local partner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency and is funded in part by the MCC and Town of Southwick. The SCC is devoted to bringing engaging, entertaining, and educational events to the children and adults from Southwick and surrounding communities. For additional information visit www.southwickma.org/cultural. The Council meets the third Thursday of each month at the Southwick Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Westfield Woman’s Club Plant Sale WESTFIELD — On Saturday, May 14, the ladies of the Westfield Garden Club will be hosting a Plant Sale on the front lawn of the Clubhouse, (28 Court St) from 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Perennials, annuals and indoor plants will be featured at reasonable prices, along with “Garden Art”, Flower Baskets, Ornaments and Accessories. A raffle of gift baskets will be included in the day’s activities.

The ladies from the “Creative Cooks on Court” will also be providing coffee, cold drinks, and light refreshments for purchase while making your selections.

We will offer assistance in getting your purchases to your car.

Please ask your friends and relatives to join us!

Parking: Behind the Church of Atonement, to the right of the Clubhouse.

Southwick Senior Center MOHEGAN SUN CASINO MONDAY MAY 23rd Cost will be $23.00 pp.

Receive $15.00 meal credit or free buffet and a $20.00 Bet. Leave the center at 8:00am Leave Casino at 3:30pm. Sign up an pay in the office by May 2nd. or call 5695498.

Westfield Woman’s Club offers bridge lessons WESTFIELD — On Thursday, April 8 through May 26, 2016 the ladies of the Westfield Woman's Club will be hosting an intermediate Bridge lessons at the Clubhouse, (28 Court St) from 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.

The classes are open to all, including men, nonmembers and members of the Westfield Woman's Club. The fee for all eight lessons is $50.00. Myrna Butler, Master Bridge Player will instruct the class. For more information and to register for the classes please call (413) 568-2098.

The Westfield Woman’s Club was founded in Westfield in 1914. Through the years the club has broaden and strengthened the moral, social, and intellectual life of its members and its community.

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Is it true that the NIMBY’s (Not In My Back Yard) have killed the 4th of July fireworks at Stanley Park? As a child my dad and mom took me to the dike off Orange St to enjoy the fireworks! However, people complained and they were moved to the Westfield High School field on Montgomery Rd. Then the people of Montgomery Rd complained about the noise and traffic and the fireworks were again moved to Stanley Park.

Now it seems that the people living near Stanley Park can not stand to allow us to celebrate the birth of our nation with fireworks, food and good company, for a few short hours. I have been told that the only place in Westfield may be Barnes Airport, where the 104th Fighter Wing may host this American Holiday. Is this true? Signed, An Old Patriot. Readers of The Westfield News would remember our article from October 2015 detailing the mutual decision to leave Stanley park between the Westfield Rotary Club, who sponsored the event, and the Park. http://thewestfieldnews.com/rotaryends-fireworks-run I was coming home today on the mass pike and saw traffic backed up when I got from the west Springfield part to the Westfield part and then saw traffic backed up. I figured it was construction and as I drove by I saw a really bad accident.

There was a yellow dpw truck involved and a regular pick up truck. It looked backed. The massachusetts environmental police officers were the first ones I saw arrive and begin helping people. The Spanish environmental officer was running towards the guy slumped over at the wheel and began trying to help him.

Letters to the Editor To the Editor The latest reports about another death of a patient at Bridgewater State Hospital is tragic, disturbing, and all too familiar. 42-year-old Leo Marino committed suicide in his cell on April 8. His death could've been avoided, as could that of Joshua Messier and others before him.

Marino and Messier lived with mental illness. Neither was convicted of a crime, and both committed to Bridgewater for evaluation and treatment. But Bridgewater isn’t a hospital at all — it’s a medium security prison where Massachusetts sends its sickest and most vulnerable people with mental illness.

Confinement to a correctional facility for people with mental illness is inhumane and unjust, and puts their lives in jeopardy.

Additionally, it greatly reduces the chances of recovery and integration back into the community. Marino and Messier, and others like them, deserve the appropriate services provided by the Commonwealth’s Department of Mental Health, as they would in every other state in the nation. We look to the Baker administration to take immediate action to end this shameful practice.

Sincerely, Laurie Martinelli Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts

To the Editor False rumors and insinuations about the Hilltown Community Ambulance Association’s financial stability and professional reputation are being spread by a terminated Hilltown employee, some town officials and a few residents. This has made it necessary for our Board of Directors to publicly set the record straight and to inform the six towns’ residents of current events that could ultimately affect everyone.

In January, Hilltown’s Service Director, Angela Mulkerin, submitted FY17’s assessment rate to all six towns as well as our projected assessments for the next four years.

Several outside ambulance services were approached by the ex­ -employee and given deceptive information about the Hilltown Community Ambulance Association in an attempt to discredit our service and to encourage them to pursue Hilltown's service area. All contacted services, with one exception, discovered that Hilltown was financially stable and met all of the Office of Emergency Medical Service’s qualifications and requirements. The one exception, Action Ambulance, with a home base in the Boston area, was obviously convinced that the innuendos and fabrications were true, so they proceeded to schedule presentations to the six towns’ Selectboards in an attempt to take over Hilltown's service area.

In February, at Action's initial presentation, they were in possession of Hilltown’s publicly available quotes so they simply underbid our FY17 assessment by 59 cents per capita and would only commit to a one year contract, stating that they needed to get “the experience of one year” before they could quote any future years. This lowball, underbid would result in a one year “savings” of $1,286 for Huntington, $978 for Russell, $727 for Blandford, $682 for Worthington, $772 for Chester and $494 for Montgomery.

By mid March, after presenting publicly to two town Selectboards, Action must have realized that the information they had received was questionable because they informed all the towns, in writing, that they were ceasing their pursuit of Hilltown’s service area. In late March, the Russell Selectboard decided to proceed with a Request for Proposal for a new ambulance service and invited the other five towns to join them. The Huntington Selectboard opted to join and, together, they are currently in the process of writing a proposal request.

A change in ambulance service providers in these two towns can potentially bring about the demise of the Hilltown Community Ambulance Association, from which there will be no recovery.These two Selectboards are now determining if a for profit ambulance service for a one year minimal “savings” would be a better option for our towns than a not for profit service that has been successfully and professionally meeting the needs of our six towns since 2002.

Respectfully, Board of Directors -Angela Mulkerin Service Director Hilltown Community Ambulance Association

Bernie’s Failed Revolution How Sanders fell short of changing the Democratic Party

By BILL SCHER Politico.com By any measure, the Bernie Sanders campaign has vastly outperformed expectations of what a self-described democratic socialist could accomplish at the presidential level in 2016. After 35 states, he has won 16. He forced Hillary Clinton to adopt several of his positions. A fundraising juggernaut, he has outspent his opponent since January. National polling shows him roughly tied with Clinton among Democrats and besting all three Republican candidates in November.

And yet, the “revolution” that Sanders called for didn’t show up. Clinton’s 16-point New York win is simply the exclamation point. First, electorally, Sanders hasn’t been able to win any states on Clinton’s natural turf, while she picked off states like blue-collar Ohio and quintessentially liberal Massachusetts.

Eleven of his 16 state wins were in low-turnout caucus states, while she has dominated well-populated primary states. He struggled to win the votes of older voters and whiffed with Southern African-Americans.

But on a more important level, Sanders has also failed to substantially change the Democratic Party at its core: its acceptance of big-dollar fundraising and incremental policy advancement. That was a tough task for Sanders, especially considering he had steered clear of the party for most of his political career until his presidential quest (prompting Hillary to remark at one point, “I’m not even sure he is a Democrat”).

For all his success at the polls, Sanders’ ideologically pure campaign foundered on the predictable shoals of policy specifics and political feasibility, obstacles that a progressive populist movement will need to overcome to truly succeed.

Yes, he staked out new ground for those progressives who deride the 16 years of Clintonism and Obamaism as woefully “centrist.” He stoked opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, and she abandoned her early support.

He made anything less than a $15 minimum wage akin to being a sell-out (never mind that he embraced $10.10, as all Democrats did, just two years ago). He made Clinton bend his way on opposition to fracking. Despite her cultivation of financial industry financiers, he prompted her to try to outdo him on who would whack Wall Street hardest.

And much of the populist pressure could still affect how a President Clinton would govern. The prospects of another multinational trade agreement have dimmed. JPMorgan Chase’s CEO Jamie Dimon believes that there won’t be “a banker serving in a major role in Washington in the next 10 years.” Sanders’ moral victories give reason to believe that all it takes is the will to campaign on big, bold ideas to expand the parameters of the politically possible.

Yet those parameters are bound to narrow again as Hillary takes the party back toward the center. Sanders didn’t help matters by coming up short time and again with genuine specifics on how he would change things. That was especially evident—and probably harmful to him in the New York voting on Tuesday—when Sanders gave thin and dismissive responses to the New York Daily News editorial board’s probing questions about which bureaucratic tools he’d use to achieve his goals, the economic consequences of his plans and the particulars of his foreign policy. In doing so, he validated the Clinton campaign critique that, in Bill Clinton’s words, he’s a “changetalker, not a change-maker.”

The Daily News debacle was the final battle Sanders lost in the Democratic wonk war. Back in February, former Democratic members of the White House Council of Economic Advisers criticized the Sanders campaign for claiming his plans would spark an unrealistic amount of economic growth.

Their call was backed up by many Democrats' favorite economic guru: the New York Times’ Paul Krugman. The circle of Sanders-friendly wonks fired back, and Krugman’s name was suddenly mud in the leftist corners of Facebook. Sanders’ allies also made game defenses of his Daily News interview.

But it’s not enough to have others fill in the blanks for you.

The bottom line is: Sanders never seized the opportunity to show his policy depth and political savvy.

Clinton, however, seized the same opportunity to sell her pragmatism. There is no doubt that she was pushed to the left in the course of the campaign. But it is also true that she drew lines marking where she would stand her ground, even at the risk of campaigning in prose instead of poetry. When Sanders pressed her on supporting a tax on carbon pollution in the most recent debate, she argued it was too fraught politically: “My approach I think is going to get us there faster, without tying us up into political knots with a Congress that still would not support what you are proposing.” Her insistence that she’s a “progressive who gets things done” may not have inspired the idealistic young, but it satisfied the larger voter pool of the jaded old.

Another Sanders misstep was making his campaign look like a hostile takeover of the Democratic Party apparatus—a great strategy for winning left-leaning independents but not so much for the larger pool of registered Democrats.

In January, he downplayed Clinton endorsements from Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Human Rights Campaign as coming from “the establishment.” In a fundraiser email in support of a candidate running in a Nevada House primary, he took a gratu-

itous swipe at EMILY’s List, a major funder of female Democrats. And instead of working with the Democratic National Committee to raise money for a wider range of congressional candidates, the Sanders campaign attacked Hillary Clinton for doing so at a big-dollar fundraiser hosted by George Clooney.

The cost was a smooth-talking smackdown from Clooney on Sunday on NBC’s Meet The Press: “we need to take the Senate back, because we need … that fifth vote on the Supreme Court [to] overturn Citizens United and get this obscene, ridiculous amount of money out so I never have to do a fundraiser again.”

Clooney’s artful statement highlights a crucial point: There is a huge amount of overlap between Clinton supporters and Sanders supporters. The divisions are mostly over the degree of ambition and choice of tactics, not general ideological direction. Attacking fellow Democrats as “corporate Democratic whores,” as one Sanders introductory speaker did, or creatures of the “establishment,” limits the ability of the Sanders campaign to win votes from rock-ribbed Democrats today and to build alliances within the party tomorrow.

Alliances were not Sanders’ strong suit in the campaign.

Sanders’ friction with women’s rights groups and his difficulty navigating the politics of race betrayed the difficulty of building a diverse, electorally potent coalition around a rigid set of economic issues.

When he used Donald Trump’s comments about criminalizing abortion to pivot to “serious discussion” around “serious issues,” Clinton chastised Sanders for trivializing reproductive freedom (in New York, the two tied with men, while Clinton won women by 26 points). While he did make inroads with younger people of color in the North, his dismissal of Clinton’s Southern landslides, which contributed to her insurmountable delegate lead, only reminded voters of his failure to build bonds with African-American communities throughout his long political career.

Accepting where the Sanders campaign fell short is a critical step toward developing a game plan for the Democratic Party’s future that can build on what he accomplished. For example, the Sanders campaign will soon be deciding on its priorities for the Democratic convention. If it’s carrying a chip on its shoulder about the lack of support from superdelegates, it might prioritize a fight over the nominating rules in hopes of reducing the number of unpledged delegates in 2020 and beyond.

But that would only increase intraparty animosity. And it wouldn’t solve the problems that caused his defeat; the reason Sanders won’t be the nominee is pledged delegates, not superdelegates.

The Sanders campaign will be on firmer ground forcing floor votes on enshrining a $15 minimum wage and opposition to unfair trade deals into the party platform, pulling the party leftward without sparking major dissension. Considering that Clinton did not forcefully reject limits on bank size, compromise language on additional Wall Street reform is probably attainable. But moving into areas where Clinton resisted being pinned down, such as a carbon tax, would produce more convention friction than Sanders needs to establish his influence within the party.

Then, after the convention, where do the Sandernistas go?

No doubt time is on their side. The Washington Post’s James Downie, noting that much of the Democratic Party leadership is nearing retirement, says that to triumph, Sanders supporters need to be “running for office and joining party organizations.”

Slate’s Jamelle Bouie similarly argues, “The people inspired

by Sanders need to do more than beat the establishment; they need to become it.”

But right now Hillary Clinton and all that she and her husband and former boss represent are still the Democratic establishment. And that is unlikely to change anytime soon. If the Sanders campaign proved that ambitious goals can shift the debate, so too did it prove that details win debates and coalitions win elections. Without overcoming those hurdles, youthful idealism may once again cool into middle-aged pragmatism.

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2 children’s advocates say they oppose pro-pot question BOSTON (AP) — Two children's advocates say they oppose a ballot question aimed at legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Massachusetts.

Dr. Sion Harris and Michelle Lipinski sent a letter Wednesday to the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol saying it's wrong to portray marijuana as relatively benign.

The two say marijuana is addictive, with one in six people who start as minors becoming dependent. They also say marijuana is toxic and that THC content is up to three times higher than in the 1990s.

Harris is co-director of Boston Children's Hospital's Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research.

Lipinski is director of the Northshore Recovery High School.

Will Luzier, campaign manager for the pro-pot group, has said marijuana is less toxic and less addictive than alcohol and doesn't contribute to violent behavior.

Westfield Police Association fund drive continues WESTFIELD — The annual Westfield Police Association fund drive benefits local youth sports teams, events and charities.

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Court Logs Police Logs Westfield District Court Thursday, April 14, 2016 Kenneth A. Yurko, 26, of 793 E. Mountain Road, was released on his personal recognizance pending a June 13 hearing after being arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor second offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle and speeding, brought by Westfield police.

Nicholas T. Kaiser, 26, of 92 Trombley Road, East Windsor, Conn., was released on $100 cash bail pending a May 27 hearing after being arraigned on charges of possession of Class A drug, brought by Westfield police.

Jareth Gallant, 26, of 15 Lincoln St., was released on his personal recognizance pending a June 13 hearing after being arraigned on charges of unlicensed operation of motor vehicle, operating motor vehicle with registration suspended and uninsured motor vehicle, brought by State Police Russell.

Michael J. Maslowski, 38, of 10 Laurel Ridge Road, Southwick, was released on his personal recognizance pending a May 27 hearing after being arraigned on charges of possession of Class A drug, brought by Westfield police.

George Sfakios, 64, of 236 Vining Hill Road, Southwick, was released on his personal recognizance pending a June 13 hearing after being arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with license suspended, brought by Southwick police.

Gary M. Beach, 49, of 30 Rosedell Drive, was placed on 6 months pretrial probation on charges of assault & battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, larceny from person, witness/ juror/police/court official intimidation and threat to commit crime, brought by Westfield police.

Jennifer Gingras, 36, of 23 Lincoln St., Feeding Hills, was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction suspended for two years after being found guilty of animal cruelty during a bench trial, brought by Westfield police.

Maine women face heroin trafficking charges PALMER, Mass. (AP) — Two Maine women have been arrested after police say they were spotted in the rear of a western Massachusetts cemetery with nearly 1,200 bags of heroin in their car.

Lt. Christopher Burns tells WWLP-TV that officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle at the Four Corners Cemetery in Palmer at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday when they saw bags of heroin inside.

Investigators say they also found nearly four grams of cocaine, hash oil and $144 in cash.

Police arrested 28-year-old Ann-Marie DeJesus and 29-year-old Angela Wheatley, both of Millinocket, Maine, on drug charges.

The women are scheduled to be arraigned Thursday.

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WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Thursday, April 14, 2016 6:35 a.m.: accident, 126 Union St., 2008 Ford van and motorcycle (towed), motorcyclist taken to Baystate Noble Hospital; 10:40 a.m.: vandalism, Morris St., party reported finding a pry tool near his vehicle and damage to his vehicle; 11:34 a.m.: fraud, Joseph Avenue, party reported being a victim of a Craigslist fraud and losing a “substantial amount” of money; 12:07 p.m.: suspicious person, 41 Franklin St., Joshua J. Snape, 27, of Orange St., arrested on two outstanding warrants; 12:29 p.m.: medical emergency, 140 Russell Road, 23-yearold male found unconscious and then regained consciousness, under influence of narcotics, transported to Baystate Noble Hospital, search warrant obtained for party’s home, Tyler G. Lyttle, 23, of 140 Russell Road, arrested on charges of felony breaking & entering daytime, larceny from building and defacement/vandalize property connected to Dana Street incident from Wednesday; See related story in Monday April 18’s Westfield News 4:29 p.m.: traffic or motor vehicle complaint, N. Elm Street, caller reported seeing a male party (operator) sticking a needle into a female passenger’s arm, a child was also in the vehicle, Kaitlyn M. Small, 26, of 35 Orange St., arrested on charges of possession of Class A drug; 4:34 p.m.: officer wanted, Russell Road School, 754 Russell Road, party alleges her son was physically abused at school today by a staff member who was trying to restrain him; 5:36 p.m.: burglary/breaking & entering, Lockhouse Road, party reported her house was broken into by a possible known suspect; 8:33 p.m.: warrant service, 73 Cardinal Lane, Heather M. Savage, 28, of 73 Cardinal Lane, arrested on an outstanding warrant; 8:50 p.m.: accident, 36 Southwick Road, 2002 Toyota Camry (towed) and 2002 Toyota Tacoma (towed), no injuries.

Indoor Tag Sale offers bargains galore WESTFIELD — Bargain hunters will find deals on everything from tools to toys at the Westfield Homeless Project (WHCP) tag sale Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Moose Lodge, 56 Washington St, Westfield, MA. This indoor event will take place rain or shine.

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ARTSLEISURE New York-based organist returns home for Symphony performance Longmeadow-native is the featured performer at the Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s Season Grand Finale SPRINGFIELD — When Maestro Kevin Rhodes first met Griffin McMahon years ago, the would-be organist was already impressively talented—and his career had barely begun. “Griffin first played an audition for me as a middleschool student, and he literally blew me away,” recalled Rhodes. “I told him then that we would someday do something special together on stage, and that day has come.” Indeed it has. On Saturday, May 7th, the Springfield Symphony

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Together, these forces will bring two epic French compositions to life on the Springfield stage. “This program will have more than just a hint of the great Notre Dame Cathedral,” said Maestro Rhodes. Peter T. Salerno, Executive Director, adds, “Celebrating our Season Finale with a local and renowned artist is something very special. Mr. McMahon brings his many talents to the Symphony Hall stage and sets the tone for a wonderfully enjoyable evening in downtown Springfield. This concert caps a great season for the SSO, and sets the stage for next season’s program - which promises to be both exciting and enjoyable for all of our ticketholders.” That evening, Rhodes will also announce the winner of the Paris Raffle Prize, who will enjoy a week’s trip for two to Paris this fall, featuring tickets to see the Maestro perform at the historic Paris Opera Ballet and an exclusive dinner with Rhodes. To purchase raffle tickets, contact the SSO Box Office at 413-733-2291.

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“THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE” is a documentary about the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. The story is told through the many different faces and voices of the leaders, volunteers, corporate executives, and celebrities.

“The movie discusses the stigma of addiction, the current lack of knowledge about people in long-term recovery, and the need for those invested in addiction recovery to unite efforts to petition our elected officials in passing comprehensive addiction recovery legislation,” said event organizers Susan Leggett, chair of the communication department and Nora Padykula, associate professor of social work.

According to Faces and Voices of Recovery, each day, 129 Americans die from drug overdose, more than half from prescription drugs alone. While addiction is a treatable disease, only about 10 percent of individuals who need treatment are receiving it. Locally, at least four people die each day in Massachusetts from opiate overdoses.

The film screening and panel discussion are the direct result of a number of concerned faculty and staff on campus who have been meeting since February to discuss strategies to provide support and information to students, faculty, staff, and the greater community about addiction.

“Addiction does not discriminate,” Leggett said. “Everyone is impacted by someone who is either addicted or loves someone who is addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Very few people do not know someone who is personally involved with an addiction in some way.”

The panel following the screening consists of local professionals who interact and work with addicts on a daily basis including: Sarah Camerota, LICSW, Carson Center In-Home Therapy Program; Brian Cahillane, LICSW, Westfield State University Counseling Center; Cora Chase, LMHC, CADAC, AdCare Hospital & Outpatient Programs; Tom Medlar, LMHC, LMFT, New England Geriatrics; Annie Parkinson, MA, Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery; and Ely Bianchet, BSW, Western MA Recovery Learning Community.

Westfield State’s event is unique in that in focuses on recovery, an aspect of addiction not commonly addressed in public conversations.

“Audience members should take away a sense of hope that addiction is both treatable and long-term recovery is far more common than is represented in the media,” Padykula said.

“The panelists will discuss how people can access treatment for children and families, adolescents, adults, and elders needing addiction treatment or support for those concerned about ones addiction.”

Audience members will have the opportunity to ask panel members questions about addiction and recovery. Additionally, the event will have a resource area containing educational materials and information on area treatment services, peer recovery support groups, family resources, and how to engage in political advocacy to increase funding for addiction.

Social workers and addiction counselors who attend the event will receive 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

The event was organized by Westfield State University’s Counseling Center and the Departments of Social Work and Communication, with the support from the Office of the President, in collaboration with AdCare Hospital. For more information, please contact Nora Padykula at (413) 572-8239 or npadykula@westfield.ma.edu or Susan Leggett 413-5725238 or sleggett@westfield.ma.edu.

About Westfield State University Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann, Westfield State is an education leader committed to providing every generation of students with a learning experience built on its founding principle as the first public co-educational college in America to offer an education without barrier to race, gender or economic status. This spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies that creates a vital community of engaged learners who become confident, capable individuals prepared for leadership and service to society. For more information on Westfield State University, visit us at www.westfield.ma.edu, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/westfieldstate, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldStateUniversity.

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NEW YORK (AP) — A play written and starring Anna Deavere Smith, an adaptation of a Sarah Waters novel, a new play drawn from interviews with transgender women and a new production of Tennessee Williams' "The Night of the Iguana" are among the highlights of the American Repertory Theater's upcoming season.

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pany at Harvard University said Wednesday it will produce Smith's "Notes from The Field: Doing Time in Education," a stage adaptation of the Victorian crime thriller "Fingersmith" and "Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women" directed by Jo Bonney and written by Paul Lucas.

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SPORTS HS WRAP-UP: Tigers win thriller

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Westfield Tech had a blast – two in fact – in pulling out a nail-biting “W” in a high school softball game Wednesday at Whitney Field.

Sophomore Cheyenne Slack cranked two home runs, and drove in three runs for Westfield Tech, which edged Renaissance, 15-14. Tigers’ Samantha Melchionne belted two doubles, Jennisha Alvalle hit a triple, and Taya Allen doubled as well.

Westfield Tech pitchers Stephanie Allen and Keisha DeJesus put together a winning effort on the mound.

Renaissance catcher Nahyska Dumey delivered a third-inning grand slam and first baseman Antonaya McMillian hit a triple.

Sophomore pitcher Casandra Perez pitched all six innings.

Rams post shutout Southwick 10, Easthampton 0 Tori Delaguistina (5-for-5, double, 3 RBIs), Sydney Rogers (4-for-5, double, 3 runs scored), Kate Sylvia (3-for-4, double, run, 2 RBIs), and Britt Penland (2-for-4, RBI) led Southwick at the plate.

Rams’ pitcher Emily Lachtara was solid on the mound. Lachtara pitched a complete game, four-hit shutout. She struck out 13 batters and walked two.

Gators host double header Smith Academy 14, Gateway 11; Palmer 25, Gateway 0 Kayla Priest, Audrey Gamble, and Joanna Arkoette scraped together the lone hits for Gateway in the first game of a double header.

The Gators made a valiant comeback against Smith, rallying from a 12-2 deficit with a sixrun fifth inning.

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Bombers stay unbeaten Westfield 4, Central 1 Westfield improved to 3-0 with an impressive effort against Central.

Shayne Holloway and James Knapik won at second (6-4, 6-3) and third singles (6-0, 6-1), respectively, for Westfield. Bombers’ Colin Gilbert and Jalen Bodendorf swept first singles, 6-0, 6-0; second doubles’ pair Joe Burdzenski and Jacob Perpetua won 6-1, 6-2.

Westfield’s Tristin Viale lost a tough, hardfought match to Hussein Abdi at first singles, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (7-10).

Gateway Regional head softball coach Matt Bonenfant, center, huddles up with his players prior to Wednesday’s game against Smith Academy. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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Bombers post shutout Westfield 5, Northampton 0 Westfield’s Clara Hinck toppled Shannon Collins at first singles, 6-2, 6-2; Anushka Sharma defeated Northampton’s Tousey Pfarren at second singles, 6-2, 7-6, (7-2); and, Bombers’ Nicole Vilane downed Hanna Kanig at third singles, 6-2, 7-6, (7-1).

Northampton forfeited both doubles’ matches.

TF edges STM Turners Falls 3, St. Mary 2 St. Mary’s Jessica Crosby posted a decisive win, defeating Turners Falls’ Kortney Thurber at second singles, 6-0, 6-4. Saints’ third singles’ player Ashley Forest delivered impressive results, winning her second singles match of the season, 6-3, 6-1.

In second doubles, St. Mary’s Alexis Shedd and Mariah Suarez faced Amber Taylor and Emily Severens, of Turners Falls. This match was a 3-set battle for the win for the teams.

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Gabby Dame scores the first Gateway run against Smith in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Gateway pitcher Audrey Gamble delivers a pitch to a Smith batter Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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JESSICA CROSBY Pictured in the back row from left to right are Coach Frank Suarez, Capt. Mariah Suarez, Ashley Forest, Jessica Crosby, Fiona Chen, Coach Carl Clem. Front row from left to right are Natashi Robarge, Brianna Rivera , Capt. Jessica Demers.

Not pictured were Head Coach Frank Crosby, Alexis Shedd, Madison Hamlin, and Zhenia Chang. (Photos by Kellie Adam)

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2016 HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, April 21 BOYS’ LACROSSE at Brattleboro Union, noon JV BOYS’ LACROSSE at Brattleboro Union, 1:30 p.m.

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

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

SOFTBALL at South Hadley, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at South Hadley, Beach Grounds Field, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. West Springfield, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Minnechaug, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Minnechaug, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, April 22 JV SOFTBALL vs. Minnechaug, 1:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Minnechaug, 2:30 p.m.

JV BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Sabis, 11 a.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Sabis, 12:15 p.m. **Saturday, April 23** BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD at Agawam, Westfield State University Field, 8 a.m.

GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Pope Francis, Westfield State University Field, 8 a.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL at Rhody

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Invitational, Bryant University, 9 a.m.

BASEBALL vs. Billerica Memorial, Bullens Field, 1 p.m.

Monday, April 25 SOFTBALL vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Sabis, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 BASEBALL vs. Amherst-Pelham, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Agawam, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Amherst-Pelham, Westfield High School Field, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27 SOFTBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, April 21 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Putnam, Richard Atkinson Track, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 22 BASEBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Central, James E. Vincent Gymnasium, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Central, James E. Vincent Gymnasium, 5 p.m.

Monday, April 25 BASEBALL vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Turners Falls, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL at Smith Voke, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Turners Falls, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Monson, South Hadley, Richard Atkinson Track, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Monument Mountain, Whalley Park, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Monument Mountain, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Gateway, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Gateway, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27 BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD at Hampshire, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 28 BASEBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.

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

Friday, April 29 BASEBALL at Gateway, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 5 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Gateway, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 2 BASEBALL at Sabis, Forest Park, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Sabis, Forest Park, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs.

Belchertown, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4 BASEBALL vs. Putnam, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD at South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 5 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Hampshire, Richard Atkinson Track, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 21 No Sports Scheduled Friday, April 22 BASEBALL at Belchertown, 1 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Belchertown, Jabish Brook Middle School Field, 1 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Franklin County Tech, 11 a.m.

Monday, April 25 BASEBALL vs. Smith Voke, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Smith Voke, Whitney Park, 4 p.m.

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

Tuesday, April 26 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, April 27 BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 28 BASEBALL vs. McCann Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. McCann Tech, Jacyhm Field, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 29 BASEBALL at Sci-Tech, Forest Park, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Pathfinder, Whitney Park, 3:30 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Sci-Tech, Forest Park, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 2 BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Dean Tech, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, May 4 BASEBALL at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 5 No Sports Scheduled Friday, May 6 BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, Bullens Field, 3:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Sci-Tech, Blunt Park, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, Jachym Field, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, May 9 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, May 10 BASEBALL at Dean Tech, Springdale Park, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Commerce, Whitney Park, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, May 12 BASEBALL vs. Franklin County Tech, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Putnam, Whitney Park, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Franklin County Tech, 4 p.m.

Friday, May 13 No Sports Scheduled

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, April 21 BASEBALL at Sabis, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Sabis, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 22 BASEBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Central, Blunt Park, 11 a.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Central, Blunt Park, 11 a.m.

Monday, April 25 BASEBALL at Monson, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Monson, Veterans Field, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 SOFTBALL vs. Southwick, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Southwick, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27 BASEBALL at Putnam, Blunt Park, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Putnam, Blunt Park, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 28 JV BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Easthampton, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Easthampton, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 29 BASEBALL vs. Southwick, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Lee, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Southwick, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Lee, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 2 BASEBALL vs. Hoosac Valley, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Monson, Quarry Hill Elementary School, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Hoosac Valley, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Monson, Quarry Hill Elementary School, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3 JV BASEBALL vs. Lee, 4:15 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Lee, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4 BASEBALL at Ware, Memorial Field, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Ware, Ware High School Field, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 5 Friday, May 6 SOFTBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Palmer, Legion Field, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

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

Monday, May 9 BASEBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m.

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, April 21 BOYS’ LACROSSE at Monument Mountain, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Belchertown, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Sabis, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, April 22 BASEBALL vs. Southwick, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE at Granby, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Chicopee Comp, noon GIRLS’ TENNIS at Renaissance School, Blunt Park, 4 p.m.

Monday, April 25 GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Pope Francis, Spec Pond Field, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Mount Everett, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Central, Municipal Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Monson, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Greenfield, Municipal Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27 GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Chicopee, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Pioneer Valley

Christian Academy, Municipal Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 28 GIRLS’ TENNIS at Palmer, 4 p.m.

JV Baseball vs. Pathfinder, Hampden Ponds Field, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 29 BASEBALL vs. Ware, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Pope Francis, Spec Pond Field, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 2 BASEBALL at Monson, 4 p.m.

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

Tuesday, May 3 GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Chicopee Comp, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Greenfield, Municipal Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4 BASEBALL vs. Palmer, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Mohawk, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 5 BOYS’ TENNIS at Lee, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Lee, 4 p.m.

Friday, May 6

62nd Annual Youth Fishing Derby WESTFIELD — The Westfield Sportsmen's Club will hold our 62nd Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Sunday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Club pond on Furrowtown Road in Westfield. The derby is held rain or shine and is FREE to all AREA YOUTH 15 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER. Prizes will be awarded. The pond will be freshly stocked with trout.

Lucky anglers should bring their own fishing equipment and bait. No MA fishing license is needed. Club memberships and refreshments will be available for purchase. No one under the age of 18 is allowed on Club property without an adult who is at least 18 years old.

Waivers MUST be signed by adults prior to fishing. For more information call (413) 5621820.

Westfield Horseshoe Club readies 95th season start WESTFIELD — Horseshoe players, young and not so young, male and female, experienced and not experienced are invited to join the the Westfield Horseshoe League for the start of its 95th season. The club meets at the William J. Babinski Memorial Horseshoe Park at the Municipal Playground off Franklin and Greylock Streets. League games are played on Monday evenings at 6 pm.

Players are encouraged to arrive earlier to prepare their courts and warm up for competition. Lighting for evening play is available as

is water for the clay courts. Weather permitting, we will start our season in mid-April running through to early September.

Come, sign-up, be qualified and placed on teams along with last year's pitchers. A handicap system is utilized so that everyone.

Has a fair chance to win. Bring your favorite pair of horseshoes. Join us and have some good-natured fun "tossing ringers." Interested persons can call president Lee Small at 413667-3628 or secretary/treasurer Bill Babinski at 413-568-5620.

BASEBALL at Hampshire, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Lee, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. **Saturday, May 7** BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Monument Mountain, Boardman Field, 11 a.m.

Monday, May 9 BASEBALL at Lee, Maple Street Complex, 4:15 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Frontier, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10 GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Pope Francis, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11 BASEBALL at Sci-Tech, Forest Park, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Turners Falls, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 12 BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Belchertown, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Granby, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Sabis, Municipal Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 13 No Sports Scheduled

Monday, May 16 BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Monson, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Chicopee Comp, Municipal Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17 BASEBALL vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. West Springfield, Municipal Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18 BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Granby, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Mohawk, Municipal Tennis Courts, 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Mohawk, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 19 BASEBALL vs. Sabis, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Renaissance, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 20 BASEBALL at Granby, Double Day Field, 1:30 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE at Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS at Mount Everett, Berkshire School, 5:15 p.m.

2016 Valley Wheel Schedule PLAY BALL! Sunday games are played between 12:00 and 5:00 PM in the afternoon; Weeknight games start at 5:30 PM Rain Make-Up games are held on Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

Game 1 – Opening Day

Sunday, April 24 Game 2 Sunday, May 1 Game 3 – Mother’s Day Weekend Saturday, May 7

- Morning/Mid-day game if possible Game 4 Sunday, May 15 Game 5 Sunday, May 22 Game 6 Wed-Th, May 25/26 or Wed-Th, June 1/2 Off Week – Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, May 29 Game 7 Sunday, June 5 Game 8 Sunday, June 12 Game 9 Sunday, June 19 Game 10 Sunday, June 26 Off Week -- 4th of July Weekend Sunday, July 3 Game 11 Sunday, July 10 Game 12 Wed-Th, July 13/14 or Wed-Th, July 20/21 Game 13 Sunday, July 17 Game 14 Sunday, July 24 Game 15 Sunday, July 31 Play-Offs 4 at1; 3 at 2 Sunday, August 7 3:00 PM Championship Game Sunday, August 14 3:00 PM

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Commerce vs. WTA

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Saints’ battled back and took the second set 6-2 and sending the match into a third and deciding set. The Turners Falls girls regrouped and came back to win the third set 6-3.

BASEBALL

Red Raiders topple Tigers Commerce 13, Westfield Technical Academy 4 Elliot Avery (double, run, RBI), Cade Bradley (RBI), and Cody Garwacki (double, run, RBI) managed two hits apiece for Westfield Tech.

Kevin Andino (double, 5 runs), A.J. Archeval (2 runs, 2 RBIs), and Luis Santiago (2 runs, 2 RBIs) each collected three hits.

BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD

Castor, Lecrenski multi-winners Putnam 50, Southwick 38 Brandon Castor won three events – 200 meters (23.10), 400 meter hurdles (1:08.40), and the high jump (5-10) – to lead Southwick. Rams’ Matt Lecrenski finished first in the 400 meters (56.30) and long jump (18-1.5).

See H.S. Roundup, Page 14

Pitcher Cody Garwacki works to keep his team alive.

Cade Bradley gets the ball but not the out.

PHOTOS BY MARC ST.ONGE

Tanner Hart tries to make the play at third base.

Skyler Bishop hits a grounder.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING SCHEDULE APRIL, 21 Men’s Golf at Western New England University Invitational Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Springfield, Mass.

10:00 a.m.

APRIL, 21 Baseball at Eastern Connecticut State Willimantic, CT 6:00 p.m.

APRIL, 23 Baseball vs Fitchburg State (DH) Westfield, MA 12:00 p.m.

APRIL, 23 Softball vs Fitchburg State (DH) Westfield, MA 12:00 p.m.

APRIL, 23 Softball vs Fitchburg State (DH) Westfield, MA 2:00 p.m.

APRIL, 23 Baseball vs Fitchburg State (DH) Westfield, MA 2:30 p.m.

APRIL, 23 Women’s Lacrosse at MCLA North Adams, MA 3:30 p.m.

APRIL, 26 Softball at MCLA (DH) North Adams, MA 2:00 p.m.

APRIL, 26

Baseball at MCLA (DH) North Adams, MA 2:00 p.m.

APRIL, 26 Softball at MCLA (DH) North Adams, MA 4:00 p.m.

APRIL, 26 Baseball at MCLA (DH) North Adams, MA 4:30 p.m.

APRIL, 27 Women’s Lacrosse at Salem State Salem, MA 6:00 p.m.

APRIL, 30 Softball at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (DH) Buzzards Bay, MA 12:00 p.m.

APRIL, 30 Baseball at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (DH) Buzzards Bay, MA 12:00 p.m.

APRIL, 30 Softball at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (DH) Buzzards Bay, MA 2:00 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse vs Framingham State Westfield, MA 5:00 p.m.

MAY, 3 Women’s Lacrosse at MASCAC Quarterfinals MAY, 5 Women’s Lacrosse at MASCAC Semifinals MAY, 5 Softball vs MASCAC Tournament MAY, 5 Baseball vs MASCAC Tournament MAY, 6 Baseball

APRIL, 30 Baseball at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (DH) Buzzards Bay, MA 2:30 p.m.

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Baseball vs MASCAC Tournament

HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS WESTFIELD Baseball 2-2 Softball 3-2 Boys’ Lacrosse 4-1 Girls’ Lacrosse 1-3 Boys’ Tennis 3-0 Girls’ Tennis 2-2 Boys’ Track & Field 0-1 Girls’ Track & Field 1-0 Boys’ Volleyball 5-1

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Baseball 3-2 Softball 3-1 ST. MARY Baseball 4-2 Boys’ Lacrosse 0-2 Girls’ Lacrosse 0-1 Boys’ Tennis 1-4 Girls’ Tennis 1-3

SOUTHWICK Baseball 3-2 Softball 5-1 Boys’ Track & Field 1-2 Girls’ Track & Field 1-0 Boys’ Volleyball 2-2 GATEWAY Baseball 0-3 Softball 1-2

WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS SOFTBALL Westfield Technical Academy 15, Renaisaance 14 Southwick 10, Easthampton 0 Smith Academy 14, Gateway 11; Palmer 25, Gateway 0 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield 3, Putnam 0 Wilbraham-Monson Academy 3, Southwick 1

BOYS’ TENNIS Westfield 4, Central 1 GIRLS’ TENNIS Westfield 5, Northampton 0 Turners Falls 3, St. Mary 2 BASEBALL Commerce 13, Westfield Technical Academy 4 BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD Putnam 50, Southwick 38

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, April 21, 2016: This year you could experience a lot of high-voltage surprises, which certainly will keep your life exciting. More often than not you will see both sides of an argument. Go beyond that and see the core issue. Others play a key role in your year.

If you are single, your animal magnetism soars, which adds to your desirability. You might find it difficult to choose the right person, but you will enjoy the process. If you are attached, the two of you often kiss and make up. Respect your differences rather than make a big deal out of them.

SCORPIO is as stubborn as you are.

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Some of you sense unusual vibrations or seem to know when the unexpected is about to occur. Others simply might feel tension building. The unexpected occurs today as you build to a Full Moon. Hold on tight to your wallet. Know when to say “no.” Tonight: All smiles.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You will be out of sorts for a good part of the day. You might not realize what is ailing you. You could feel drained, but that status will change later today. Feel free to take a walk or a nap in order to keep your energy levels up. Tonight: Suddenly you feel more like yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You sense when something is off. You need to focus and not get distracted by today’s high energy. Concentrate on your goals and important meetings.

You can’t afford to be distracted, though a friend might try. Tonight: Be responsible, but know when to call it a night.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You might feel tense, even when just doing your own thing. Know that your sensitivities to the fluctuation of the Moon are playing out. You are about to experience a Full Moon. Romance seems to be in the air. Tonight: Be kind to someone who might not be feeling as good as you are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Get a head start on your day.

You have a lot to squeeze in, and sooner or later a snafu is likely to appear. If you have an hour to spare, you will want to deal with this minor issue. Make calls, return emails and clear your desk. Tonight: You just might be happiest at home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You might be startled by news that is centered on how you handle your finances. You know when you have had enough, and you know how to discipline yourself. Think about your financial goals and consider whether this situation conforms to those desires. Tonight: Chat with a friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You might be wondering what is going on around you. Someone you care about might stun you with his or her behavior. Say little and evaluate. You’ll feel a need to make sure you feel more stable. That sense of well-being can come only from you. Tonight: Run errands.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You might be sluggish or slow today as you try to zero in on an important project or situation. If you observe more and say little, a burst of sudden insight is likely. Take a brisk walk if you are feeling overly stressed. Tonight: Take a power nap, then decide.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might feel as if there is no better way to open a discussion about a difficult situation than during a meeting.

You will get a lot of different opinions as a result. A child or loved one is likely to surprise you in the morning. Tonight: Slow down; you need to relax.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You could be in a situation where you would prefer to have a conversation with a boss without everyone listening. You might feel as if you need this person’s feedback. Don’t allow someone to rock your boat. Stand firmly by your beliefs. Tonight: Off with friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Reach out to someone at a distance. How you handle a personal matter could change after a conversation with this person. Surprises that surround you could force you to regroup and decide what is best to do. Detach and take an overview of certain elements of your life.

Tonight: Out. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You do best when relating to others on a one-on-one level. Getting direct feedback and being able to negotiate allows you to gain an understanding and make a firm decision. Use caution around your funds. Be ready for an adventure.

Tonight: Catch some zzz.

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THE WESTFIELD NEWS LEGAL NOTICES April 21, 28, 2016 May 5, 2016 MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Wilbraham Monson Academy vs. Southwick

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Kelly J. Pitoniak to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for, American Home Mortgage, its successors and assigns, dated June 23, 2006 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 16011, Page 451, subsequently assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as indenture trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2007-2 by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for, American Home Mortgage, its successors and assigns by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 20600, Page 43;of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 AM on May 12, 2016 at 117 Yeoman Avenue, Westfield, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: Certain real estate situate in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, being known and designated as lots 188 (one hundred eighty eight) and 189 (one hundred eighty-nine), both as shown on the plan of "Victory Gardens ..." as recorded in the Registry of Deeds for said Hampden County in Book of Plans J, Page 70, said lots being bound and described in one parcel as follows: WESTERLY by Yeoman Avenue, shown as Yeoman Avenue on said plan, one hundred (100) feet; NORTHERLY by lot 190 (one hundred ninety) as shown on said plan, one hundred ten (110) feet; EASTERLY by lots 139 (one hundred thirty nine) and 140 (one hundred forty), both as shown on said plan, one hundred feet; and SOUTHERLY by lot 187 (one hundred eighty-seven) as shown on said plan, one hundred ten (110) feet.

SUBJECT TO an Easement of Way taken by City of Westfield dated 10/15/64 and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 3069, Page 488 for layout of Yeoman Avenue.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES conveyed to the mortgagor by deed of Edward W. Tenero dated August 25, 1999 and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 10903, Page 042.

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H.S. Roundup

Continued from Page 11

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL

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Bombers sweep Beavers Westfield def. Putnam, 25-12, 25-10, 25-17 Westfield bounced back from a loss to Agawam with a solid road win.

Igor Belokopytov (10 kills), Tyler Stanton (12 digs), Scott Walsh (28 assists, 2 aces), Eddie Loboda (6 kills, 5 aces), and Ryan Murray (8 kills, 4 aces, 2 blocks) contributed to the allaround team effort.

“It was a nice start to (the) independent portion of our schedule (thanks to) efficient offensive performance from our hitters,” Westfield coach Tyler Wingate said.

The Bombers next host South Division leaders, Sabis, Friday at 12:15 p.m.

WMA topples Southwick Wilbraham-Monson Academy def. Southwick, 25-15, 26-18, 16-25, 25-22 Nick Chambers (10 digs, 3 kills), Andrew Lachtara (2 aces, 8 assists), and Declan O’Donnell (9 digs, 4 kills) led Southwick.

The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered.

The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.

LEGAL NOTICES April 15, 21, 2016 City of Westfield Planning Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on May 3, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA on the application of Nick and Ali Connor who seek an amendment to conditions of a Special Permit (voted 3/3/15) per Zoning Ord. Sec. 3130.3(10) allowing for a commercial kennel. Subject property is 202 Union St. and is zoned Industrial A and Floodplain. The application is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Planning Office and at www.cityofwestfield.org

April 14, 21, 2016 City of Westfield Planning Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on May 3, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court St., Westfield, MA on the application of One Development & Construction, LLC for a Special Permit/Site Plan per Zoning Ord. Sec. 3170.7 & 6-10 and a Stormwater Management Permit per Sec. 16-109 of the Code of Ordinances to allow for an addition to a factory building. Subject property is 53 & 56 Airport Rd. (Jarvis Surgical) and is zoned Industrial A and Water Resources.

The application is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Planning Office and at www.cityofwestfield.org

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Cast Iron Tub & Pedestal Sink.

Furniture, Harley Parts, Yard Tools.

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

Call: 413-330-2186 HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured.

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

CONCRETE WEST POURED CONCRETE 4 foot garage foundations; floors, driveways, excavation, patios and additions.

ALWAYS FREE ESTIMATES. In business for over 20 years.

Fully insured.

413-562-2911 or 413-427-2363

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

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

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

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

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Lic. #A-16886.

(413)562-5816.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

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

TURCOTTE ELECTRIC 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations.

HVAC controls. Knob and tube wiring removal for insurance company requirements. Fully insured. All calls answered.

Master's Lic #A-18022 (413)214-4149

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

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

RNF FLOORING Installation and repair of Hardwood, Tile and Laminate Flooring. Licensed and insured.

Like us on Facebook for 5% off your first project.

413-315-0719 Jeremiah Brady RNF_Floors@yahoo.com HAULING

PHIL’S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION Better Business Bureau A+ Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages). Fully insured. Free estimates. (413)525-2892, (413)265-6380.

HOME IMPROVEMENT AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR 20 Years experience.

Licensed & insured.

Repairs, Renovations & Construction. Specializing in Decks, Roofs, Garages, Additions & Log Cabins and Basement conversions Call Dave: 413-568-6440

DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT All your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Free quotes. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA/CT.

HOUSE CLEANING TWO MOM'S CLEANING SERVICE Personalized Cleaning Commercial & Residential Fully Insured & Bonded Call NOW for FREE Estimate 10+ Years Experience References Available 413-326-1278 HOUSE PAINTING ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

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

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

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

LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

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

SPRING SPECIAL! 10% off any exterior painting or staining contract if signed by April 30th!

Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727 www.Ls-painting.com

JOHNSON'S PAINTING SERVICES

Interior & Exterior 25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

Water damage repairs, ceiling, wall and exterior repairs. Power washing.

FOR FREE ESTIMATE call: Ken 568-5146

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE MULCH! MULCH! MULCH! SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

www.delreohomeimprovement.com

Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality. Accepting most competitors coupons.

We deliver.

Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber

Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733

568-0056

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

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE A & J LANDSCAPING Spring & Fall Clean-ups; mowing, trimming, mulching, planting and landscape design.

Arborvitaes for sale.

Quality work & service.

Bobcat services also available (Call Mike @ 562-6502)

Call Tony 413-519-7001

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE ACCURATE LAWNCARE Cleanups, leaf/brush removal, trimming, mulch, gutter cleaning. Call (413)579-1639.

AFFORDABLE Lawnmower Services Tune-ups/Repairs. FREE pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

786-0022

Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC

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

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

DUMP TRUCK & TRACTOR SERVICE

Spring Cleanups; Mulching and Stone, Lawn mowing, Hedge Trimming, Thatching, Aeration, Top soil/Mulch deliveries, Plantings, Koi ponds

POOL SERVICES

All your landscaping needs Residential & Commercial

REMOVE YOUR UN-WANTED POOL TODAY! IN-GROUND or ABOVE-GROUND. Plumley Landscape Inc., It’s easier than you think!

(413) 626 6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com

(413) 862-4749

LAWN CARE Spring Clean-ups: Gutter-cleaning, leaf removal; Rototilling; Senior discounts. Free Estimates.

TREE SERVICE

413-314-8575 SPRING CLEANUP: Commercial & Residential.

Weekly mowing and maintenance, tree removal, dethatching, mulch, gutter cleaning, etc.

Call Shea Landscaping (413)244-3028 T&S LANDSCAPING Highest quality, lowest prices.

Lawn mowing. Residential & Commercial. Weekly/Bi-weekly No lawns too small

A BETTER OPTION GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. (413)569-6104 American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting.

Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed.

Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates.

(413)569-1611. (413)374-5377.

OFFICE CLEANING GREAT WHITE CLEANING Office Cleaning, Full Janitorial Service. 25 years in business!

Call 413-568-2566

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR has been making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet makeovers to faux finishes, 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

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

Large yard, parking. $950 p/month. No pets please.

Call today, won't last.

Available immediately (413)348-3431

WESTFIELD: Beautiful, 2 bedroom townhouse. Clean, quiet, 1-1/2 baths, carpeting, appliances, hot water included.

Sorry no pets. $875.

(860)485-1216.

Equal Housing Opportunity

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

WESTFIELD- 2ND FLOOR, one-bedroom, kitchen and bath. $675/month includes utilities.

First, last, security. No pets.

413-250-4811.

SOUTHAMPTON, FURNISHED ROOM to rent. Country setting, 2nd floor. Single occupancy only. Female preferred,(second floor has two other rented rooms, female occupied). Not on bus line. Quiet home, owner occupied. Fields, woods, trails, back yard. Includes laundry, utilities, Wifi. No cable. $400/month. Available now.

Please calls only. No texts or emails. Call after 2 pm, 413-2597044 for information and appointment to view. In Southampton near Westfield line.

CONDO FOR RENT WESTFIELD: Newly renovated 2-bedroom Condo. $850/month heat included. For sale or rent.

Call (860)207-0800.

BUSINESS PROPERTY LIQUOR STORE FOR SALE Leased location. $139,000 plus inventory. $800k total sales.

5 East Silver St., Westfield.

413-267-0497

STORE / PROPERTY FOR SALE A&L Market, Chester, MA, since 1840. Grocery, meat, dairy and liquor. Turn-key, with current inventory. Includes 2 apartments (currently occupied); 2 bedroom & 1 bedroom. $295,000.

Call Peter at 413-354-6593

(413)330-3917

MASONRY

APARTMENT

ROOMS PLUMBING & HEATING

JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES Grading & leveling of trap rock, dirt driveways & short roads; loader work. Dump truck delivery available.

Equipment transportation.

Licensed & Insured (413)530-5430

Fully Insured/Free Estimates

WESTFIELD: 36 Big Wood Drive Fri/Sat, April 22nd/23rd.

8am-4pm. Baby, kids, adult clothing. Piano, Miscellaneous items.

WESTFIELD: 2nd Floor 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Livingroom, Bath.

First/Last/Security $1100 p/month + utilities 413-250-4811

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

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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.

WELDING WOLFE'S WELDING 24-hour Snow-Plow Repair On-site welding repairs Shop fabrication, weld services DENNIS WOLFE (413)888-0083

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul NOW for your SPRING appointment.

413-237-2053

WESTFIELD: Commercial space available in down-town area.

Perfect for office, hair salon and massage therapy. 600+ sq. ft.

Call 4513-519-7257 to set up a viewing.

MOBILE HOMES Wales: Well kept, 2 bedroom, 12' x 67', plus 8' x 29'. Nice double lot. Heated porch, patio, $53,900 593-9961DASAP MHVILLAGE.COM

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