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By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – A town-wide Public Safety Day is set for this Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the public safety complex on Depot Street. Southwick’s police, fire and emergency management departments will offer demonstrations and tours, and speak to the public about their services. Police Chief David Ricardi said one of the purposes of the event is to be transparent in the community. “We want to let the taxpayers see what they’re getting for their money, and we want them to feel comfortable and welcome coming to us,” he said. Often a person’s first encounter with a police officer or firefighter is at a time of distress during an emergency. Ricardi hopes that having this introduction in a fun atmosphere will prevent some folks – especially children – from being scared of an officer or firefighter in an emergency situation. Police will display the firearms and other equipment they use including ballistic vests. “We will have on display the soft body armor we are currently using, as well as the hard armor we are hoping to obtain and have already received some donations for from the community,” Ricardi said. The department vehicles will also be on display and officers will explain the equipment on board cruisers, the police boat and all-terrain vehicles. “Our dispatchers will also be available to talk about what they do.” Ricardi said. Ricardi said he hopes people will come out and bring their children and their cameras so they can familiarize

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Municipal Light Board voted 6-1 to approve a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) of $415,000 for the 2015 fiscal year, which begins July 1, as city officials initiate the process to adopt a new municipal budget. The MLB voted last October to set a PILOT cap of $500,000 to limit the annual payment to the city which would have increased substantially again this year. The payment for the current 2014 fiscal year, approved in April of 2013, was $405,919. Management had prepared a recommendation of making a PILOT payment of $440,000 based on the cap of $500,000 and a $60,000 deduction for maintaining the city’s traffic lights and controllers. Several MLB members argued that there should also be a deduction of $25,000 to recoup the final reimbursement of a $100,000 “loan” to the city to upgrade the traffic light controllers during the Great River Bridge project. The PILOT for the 2016 fiscal year, which the MLB will vote on next April, will reflect the higher amount of $440,000. The formula used to calculate the PILOT incorporates 70 percent of the department’s plant value times the commercial tax rate. The 2015 fiscal year plant value declined by $534,872 compared to last year, but the city’s commercial tax rate this year increased by 2.75 percent. The commercial tax rate for FY 2014 year was $31.09 per $1,000 of value and jumped to $33.84 per $1,000 of value for the FY 2015 year. The formula would have resulted in a PILOT of $523,748 had the MLB not voted to cap it at $500,000, then further

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Judge Maureen Walsh, the first justice of Holyoke District Court, get a laugh from her friend and colleague, Judge Philip A. Contant, as she tells a story about the first justice of Westfield District Court at a celebration in his court room Wednesday of his 30th anniversary as a judge. (Photo by Carl E. Hartdegen)

Anniversary party surprises judge By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – It might seem risky to play a trick on a sitting judge but if the trick is sponsored by a group of other judges it is probably fairly safe. Indeed, Judge Philip A. Contant, the first justice of Westfield District put a broad grin on his face when he returned from a wild goose chase to the Holyoke court to find his courtroom packed with fellow judges, court staff, family members and dear friends who had gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his appointment as a district court judge. With the collusion of Maureen Walsh, the first justice of Holyoke District Court, Contant had been told that he was needed in Holyoke and his colleagues, friends and family members gathered in his See Contant, Page 3

Judge Peter Agnes of the Massachusetts appeals court, sets the timer on his camera before hurrying to get in the picture with Judge David G. Sacks of the probate court, Judge Philip A. Contant, first justice of Westfield District Court and Judge James Collins of the juvenile court after a celebration of Contant’s 30th anniversary as a judge yesterday. (Photo by Carl E. Hartdegen)

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Council to reconsider rail trail issue By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The City Council will continue its discussion tonight of two appropriations and an order for taking land to construct an access ramp from Coleman Avenue to the Columbia Greenway. The council declined to act on the appropriation of $19,600 to purchase two parcels of land to construct an access ramp to the rail trail which is being extended this year from south of Little River to East Silver Street. The land acquisition will connect the rail trail to Coleman Avenue and Bliss Street near the South Middle School campus which includes youth-oriented facilities. The access would be constructed along a small portion of the former railroad spur down to South Broad Street. The council’s Finance Committee brought out two appropriation requests at the March 20 session, one for $2,100 and the second for $17,500, with a recommendation to take no action. Both of the appropriations came from the same source, the Engineering Department’s Chapter 90 account. Mayor Daniel M. Knapik has resubmitted the appropriation request, but from a different funding source, the city’s free cash reserve account, instead of the Engineering Department’s Chapter 90 account. The council members, who voted to send the appropriation request back to Knapik for reconsideration, opposed the

use of the Chapter 90 funding because of the deteriorated condition of city streets. At-large Councilor Brian Sullivan said at the March 20 meeting that while council members opposed the funding source of the appropriation request, none of the members expressed opposition to the Columbia Greenway project or the access spur. Sullivan said the issue is that the Engineering Department, which presented the appropriation request, “does not have access to free cash” or other funding sources. Sullivan noted that only the Mayor can make a request to appropriate free cash and that request requires the affirmative vote of nine City Council members. Knapik is requesting immediate action of the appropriations because the contractor is currently working to extend the rail trail across Tin Bridge and toward East Silver Street. The construction project is expected to be completed by this fall. Ward 1 Councilor Christopher Keefe, chairman of the Finance Committee, said that while the council members may choose to approve the two appropriations, it will take a minimum of two sessions to approve the land takings because of public notification requirements. “We’ve already had the debate on the appropriations and asked the Mayor for a different funding source, so if the See Council, Page 3

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Westfield Fire Department Captain’s Rebecca Boutin, bottom, and Chuck Warren, center, and Holyoke firefighter Mike Boucher, top, repel from the roof of University Hall on the campus of Westfield State University this week as part of a training exercise for the Western Massachusetts Technical Rescue team. Boutin and Warren are part of the recently formed response team that includes approximately 85 firefighters from across the area. Partial funding for the team was provided by the Western Regional Homeland Security Advisory Council. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The majority of students residing in University Hall in the northwest corner of Westfield State University’s Western Avenue campus were probably startled when they saw them, some may’ve chalked it up to an April Fool’s Day event. After all, it’s not every day you see men and women in harnesses scaling the side of a building without any reason. They had a good reason Tuesday, as members of the Western Mass. Technical Rescue team held a rope rescue training session on the side of the new dormitory. A unit comprised of 85 firefighters and split into three teams in Berkshire, Hampden, and Hampshire/ Franklin Counties, the firefighters train for all manner of rescue situations. “(People) getting stuck in trees, anybody working on scaffolding, outside hazards, we might have to hike into the woods, scale rock faces in the middle of nowhere,” said Captain Rebecca Boutin, a 15-year veteran of the Westfield Fire Department and a member of the region’s Tech Rescue unit during that same time period. Boutin led the training session earlier this week, and serves as a training and safety officer, in addition to instructing rope rescue for the Massachusetts Fire Academy “We do two trainings a month around western Mass.,” she said prior to the group’s lunch break. “Team leaders will go to both, and members pick which one they want to attend.”

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‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Gateway April 11 and 12 Huntington – The Gateway Drama Department is pleased to present Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” in the Gateway Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 11 and Saturday April 12. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Curtain rises at 7 p.m. This comedic play, written in 1598, follows the tale of two couples through a series of situations that test their love and their wit. “Beatrice is sassy, witty and outgoing,” noted Isabelle Grady, on the female lead whom she portrays. Benedick, her male complement, manages to be “stupid, smart and sassy” according to Randall Garfield, who returns to once again take the male lead for this year’s production. Together, the two engage in conversational repartee that leaves the audience (and the couple) guessing through the entire play. The secondary couple, Claudio and Hero, wholeheartedly epito-

mize young love. Hero and Claudio have “a childish love; all they want is to get married. Together we are extremely happy,” explained Sierra Sico, who plays Hero. “Quite frankly, she [Hero] is all I care about,” Connor Doyle summed up about his character, Claudio. Hero’s naturally gentle nature and Claudio’s bold, yet often too trusting demeanor, are a combination whose story is unforgettable. With such a classic play, directors and players often come up with nuances to leave their own imprint. When asked what makes this play unique, Sico responded simply, “It’s 80’s!” That’s right: big earrings, miniskirts, leg warmers…the whole deal. The play may have originally been set in Italy, but Gateway is leaving a lasting mark on the production by incorporating new and bold changes to the performance while maintaining the integrity of the words and importance of the

theme. Keith Boylan, a Gateway alum and teacher, returns as this year’ Director. Senior Jon Wyand is the Technical Director. The cast of supporting characters drives the plot and range from villain to comedic relief to heroes. Some students take more than one role and the casting is gender-blind as well. Cast members include Casey Pease (Don John), Davis Britland (Borachio), Charlotte LeBarron (Conrade and Antonio), Ali Doyle (Sexton and Balthasar), Hannah Mayhew (Leonato), Clarissa Tweed (Leonato’s brother), Kendall Rooney (The Prince Don Pedro), Allison Garriepy (Margaret), Ursula Barth (Ursula), Kyle Bessette (Dogberry), Paige Noonan (Verges), Camryn Rock (Friar Francis), Rachel LeBarron (the messenger, Boy and second watchman), and Athena Furioni (first watchman).

Gateway ‘Cabaret’ April 3 Huntington – ‘Cabaret’ – the annual music showcase for Gateway Regional High School—will be held on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Gateway Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to attend and hear some of the top student performers in the district. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students and senior citizens. Cabaret (not the musical!) is an annual concert that features two performing groups open to students only through auditions: the Show Choir and the Jazz Band. Special guest Charles Neville will perform with the Jazz Band, whose program includes funk, swing, jazz and rock music. Neville is a Grammy winning saxophonist who may be best known for his work with the Neville Brothers. His music career started in his hometown of New Orleans and he has toured and/or recorded with Johnny Ace, B.B. King, Ray Charles and James Booker, among many other bands and artists. He also appeared, with the Neville Brothers, in Season 3 of the HBO series “Treme.” Also performing with the Jazz Band will be alumni Alex Drenga on drums. Gateway senior vocalist Athena Furioni will sing a number with the Jazz Band. Show Choir, a singing and dancing ensemble, will perform “Somebody to Love”, “Footloose” and the “Bellas Finals” from the movie “Pitch Perfect.” They will also feature several pop solos and small group performances. The Concert Choir will also take the stage and perform a pop medley.

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Willie Nelson’s armadillo returned after theft HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A stuffed armadillo that serves as an on-stage mascot for country music legend Willie Nelson has been returned after being kidnapped from a Las Vegas-area show. Officials at the Westin Lake Las Vegas resort in Henderson say the critter, named Ol’ Dillo, vanished while audience members were greeting Nelson after a Monday night concert. Westin marketing director Matt Boland says Nelson’s crew called in the middle of the night from the road, asking the resort to scour surveillance footage after the mascot went missing. Boland says he was outside the hotel Tuesday morning when an apologetic man drove up and handed him a shoebox and instructions to return it to Nelson. Boland says the armadillo was inside and was sent to the singer in California.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2014. There are 272 days left in the year.

n April 3, 1974, deadly tornadoes began hitting wide parts of the South and Midwest before jumping across the border into Canada; within a 24-hour period, more than 300 fatalities resulted from what became known as the Super Outbreak.

On this date: In 1776, George Washington received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Harvard College. In 1860, the legendary Pony Express began carrying mail between St. Joseph, Mo., and Sacramento, Calif. (The delivery system lasted only 18 months before giving way to the transcontinental telegraph.) In 1882, outlaw Jesse James was shot to death in St. Joseph, Mo., by Robert Ford, a member of James’ gang. In 1913, British suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst was sentenced to three years in jail for inciting supporters to bomb the home of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, David Lloyd George. (Pankhurst, known for staging hunger strikes in prison, was repeatedly released and reincarcerated, serving roughly 30 days total behind bars.) In 1936, Bruno Hauptmann was electrocuted in Trenton, N.J. for the kidnap-murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. In 1944, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Smith v. Allwright, struck down a Democratic Party of Texas rule that allowed only white voters to participate in Democratic primaries. In 1946, Lt. Gen. Masaharu Homma, the Japanese commander held responsible for the Bataan Death March, was executed by firing squad outside Manila.

In 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Marshall Plan, designed to help European allies rebuild after World War II and resist communism. In 1968, the day before he was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn., civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “mountaintop” speech to a rally of striking sanitation workers. In 1973, the first handheld portable telephone was demonstrated for reporters on a New York City street corner as Motorola executive Martin Cooper called Joel S. Engel of Bell Labs. In 1985, the landmark Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant closed after 56 years in business. In 1996, an Air Force jetliner carrying Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and American business executives crashed in Croatia, killing all 35 people aboard.

Ten years ago: Surrounded by police, five suspects in the Madrid railway bombings blew themselves up in a building outside the Spanish capital, also killing a special forces agent. Soccer player Freddy Adu, age 14, became the youngest athlete in a major American professional sport in well over a century as he entered a game between his team, D.C. United, and the San Jose Earthquakes (D.C. United won, 2-1).

Five years ago: An ethnic Chinese from Vietnam, Jiverly Wong, opened fire inside an immigrant community center in Binghamton, N.Y., killing 13 people, most of them immigrants, before taking his own life. The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously legalized gay marriage. The Labor Department reported unemployment

reached 8.5 percent in March 2009, the highest in a quartercentury. President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, arrived in Strasbourg, France, after two days in London. Tom Braden, who helped launch CNN’s “Crossfire” and whose memoir “Eight is Enough” inspired a TV show, died in Denver at age 92.

One year ago: The White House announced President Barack Obama would return 5 percent of his salary each month to the Treasury in a show of solidarity with federal workers smarting from government-wide spending cuts. Palestinian militants launched several rockets into southern Israel and Israeli aircraft struck targets in the Gaza Strip in the heaviest exchange of fire between the sides since a cease-fire ended a major flare-up the previous year. Rutgers fired basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs. Oscar-winning screenwriter and award-winning novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, 85, died in New York.

Today’s Birthdays:

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl is 84. Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall is 80. Actor William Gaunt is 77. Actor Eric Braeden is 73. Actress Marsha Mason is 72. Singer Wayne Newton is 72. Singer Billy Joe Royal is 72. Singer Tony Orlando is 70. Comedy writer Pat Proft is 67. Folk-rock singer Richard Thompson is 65. Country musician Curtis Stone (Highway 101) is 64. Blues singer-guitarist John Mooney is 59. Rock musician Mick Mars (Motley Crue) is 58. Actor Alec Baldwin is 56. Actor David Hyde Pierce is 55. Rock singer John Thomas Griffith (Cowboy Mouth) is 54. Comedian-actor Eddie Murphy is 53. Rock singer-musician Mike Ness (Social Distortion) is 52. Rock singer Sebastian Bach is 46. Rock musician James MacDonough is 44. Olympic gold medal ski racer Picabo Street is 43. Actress Jennie Garth is 42. Actor Jamie Bamber is 41.

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Westfield Mayor Daniel Knapik, left, receives a special photograph of Westfield City Hall, from Hope Tremblay, of Westfield, and her children Ryan, center, and Shayne, as part of Autism Awareness month. The metallic-style photograph was produced last year when city hall was illuminated with blue lights. Tremblay also presented Knapik Jay Pagluica of Westfield attaches a blue-colored gel over a set of high intensity light emitting diode lights which will with a Certificate of Appreciation and a bright yellow shirt for Ryan’s cast a blue glow over the front of Westfield City Hall as part of Autism Awareness month. (Photo by Frederick Gore) Rally for Autism. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

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Continued from Page 1 reduce it last night by the $60,000 for the traffic light system and the $25,000 deduction for the final year of the loan recovery. Several board members asked for verification of the $100,000 loan and if the total amount had been spent, arguing that if those funds were not totally encumbered, the board should not deduct the final $25,000 reimbursement. The board requested management to prepared a report on the $100,000 expenditure and may revisit that issue at its May meeting. “We can’t take the credit if it hasn’t been expended,” Ward 6 Commissioner Robert Sacco said. The formula, then at 80 percent of the department’s commercial tax value was adopted in 2004 to increase the pilot payment from around $200,000 to $300,000 annually. However, investment in the utility’s plant pushed that number higher and the Board voted last June to lower the percentage used on the formula calculation from 80 to 70 percent, then imposed the $500,000 cap at its October 2013 meeting. The PILOT translates into an additional charge of more than $10 per gas customer and $20 to an electric customer. Customers with both utilities pay about $32 to subsidize the annual payment. One major factor leading to the $500,000 PILOT cap was that historically the city paid the other post employment benefits (OPEB) for all city employees. Mayor Daniel M. Knapik has moved the OPEB, which are substantial liabilities, from the city budget into the revenue generating departments, such as the Westfield Gas & Electric, Water Resource and Wastewater treatment departments. The MLB is funding the department’s OPED at $500,000 a year, a substantial cost avoidance which allows the city to dedicate that funding, which in the past it would have had to commit to OPEB for the department’s staff, to other priorities.

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Contant Continued from Page 1 court in his absence without tipping him off to the impending party. The master of ceremonies for the event was Chicopee businessman, Brian Q. Corridan, a Stonehill College classmate of Contant’s , who introduced about a dozen judges, sitting and retired, who gathered to honor their colleague, as well as friends and court staff. Corridan did mention a couple of college pranks Contant may have been involved in but the judge had no comment. He called his friend “stolid” and said “through it all, Philip put his friends and family first.” Contant’s boss, Judge Paul Dawley, the chief justice of the district court department of the Massachusetts trial court, said that Contant is the longest serv-

ing first justice in the district court system and said “nobody is a greater role model and mentor in the district court.” Contant said “I have extraordinary pride in the district court system” and said that one of the big reasons for the success of the Westfield court is the staff there. Judge Peter Agnes of the Massachusetts appeals court, sets the tiemr on his camera before hurrying to get in the picture with Judge David G. Sacks of theh probate court, Judge Philip A. Contant, first jsustice of Westfield District Court and Judge James Collins of the juvenile court after a celbration of Contant’s 30th anniversary as a judge Contant pointed out that they deal with the same people he

does but said that the defendants “are much better behaved when they come before me” than they are when the clerks try to help them with whatever brought them to court. He also said that he may be responsible, in part for delays in the court saying “The biggest problem here is probably me because I spend so much time researching and writing opinions.” He called the event “unbelievable” but said that it seemed like a retirement party. “I feel like people want me to get out of here”, he said but went on to disappoint them when he said “I still love this job as much as I did the first day.” “I do plan on staying around a while,” he said.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 WESTFIELD Personnel Action Committee at 6 pm Finance Committee at 6:45 pm City Council at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Community Preservation Commission at 7 pm

MONDAY, APRIL 7 GRANVILLE Monday Night Meetings at 7 pm Planning Board

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

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Allie announces office hour Westfield – City Councilor Dan Allie announced he would hold an office hour this Saturday, from noon to 1 PM at Two Rivers Burrito Company on Elm Street. Westfield residents with a city concern or problem are encouraged to attend. Allie will be there to try to address all issues. People can also contact him at danallie@comcast.net

Republican City Committee WESTFIELD - The Westfield Republican City Committee will be meeting on Monday, April 7 at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend and we encourage everyone to get involved. We will continue to meet on the first Monday of each month at the same time and location until further notice. We look forward to seeing many new faces at our next meeting!

Pasta Supper Benefit WESTFIELD — A pasta supper fundraiser is being held to support the Neilsen family of Westfield who were forced from their home due to a fire. Many of you may know the Neilsen’s and their unending support of others in the city. For those of you who want to help them out, please join us at 6pm on Thursday April 3rd at the Sons of Erin on Williams St. in Westfield. The cost is $10 per person.

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Grease opens tomorrow A group of students from the Southwick-Tolland Regional High School rehearse for the upcoming musical Grease which opens tomorrow at 7 p.m. and plays Saturday, April 5, at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. The play will be performed in the school auditorium. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Safety Day Continued from Page 1 themselves with the equipment and take pictures of their families People who have medications they no longer need to use can with the police officers, cruisers, etc. also bring them down to the police department’s Med Ex box, “I really encourage people to check out our vehicles and see located in the station lobby. what equipment we have on them,” Ricardi said. “I think we have The fire and police departments, as well as the animal control a lot of things people are not even aware of.” facility, will have tours of the buildings throughout the event. Life Southwick’s canine officer Jax will also give a demonstration Star is scheduled to land its helicopter in front of the fire station at once per hour during the event. 11 a.m. “New England Bicycle is teaming up with us to offer tune-ups The town’s Emergency Management department will also have and checks for people who bring their bicycles.” Ricardi said. “We its vehicles and equipment on display. also ask people to bring their helmets so they can get those Ricardi is hoping the community comes out for the event and checked.” gets to know their public safety officers better. Southwick Police will also offer a raffle drawing for a children’s “We are proud of our department and blessed to have a good bicycle and they will be giving away several helmets and gun officers. We are looking forward to this event – it’s going to be a locks, as well as information on safety. great family day,” said Ricardi.

The specialized unit, which handles all manner of rescue operations from high angle and slope evacuation to confined space, structural collapse, and trench rescues, has long been using Westfield State’s campus for training sessions. “This is a virtual playground for tech rescue,” Boutin said. “Lots of confined spaces, places for trench (rescue training), and the smoke stacks, the library.” One of two Westfield firefighters on hand for the training session, she added that the team can be called anywhere at any time. “Anywhere in western Mass., over 100 communities,” Boutin said. “Where it is, however, depends on who goes and what trailer goes. There’s so much land area, with so many hazards a lot of wilderness, plus industry, so the potential is definitely there.” Training sessions like Tuesday’s last from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a morning and afternoon sessions sandwiching lunch. “We’re going to be at Granville Gorge next month doing a full operation with full team,” said Boutin, who added that each team within the unit does individual exercises each month. “We’ve done confined space exercises all over the city.” The firefighters at this week’s session hope that more attention is brought to the necessity of their services. “If they (a fire department) get to an incident and they realize it’s technical in nature, they will call the State Police in Northampton, and they send out the team,” Boutin said before stating the rapid response times that the unit prides itself on. “It’s whoever gets there first. All team members are dispersed because you’re responding from home. If it were in Westfield, we could be within five minutes.” While situations such as forest fires generally don’t fall under their purview, Boutin said that the unit must be ready for any manner of natural disaster. “When the tornadoes came through, we would’ve been real busy,” she said. “That’s all structural collapse.” Boutin also stated that water rescue maybe brought into their training sessions in a couple of years, but that increased awareness and support from the community is the key to getting more support, allowing them to better serve the region. “The more people know about us, the more calls we’ll get,” she said.

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Hi! It’s Tuesday and I just want to make a comment. I see that East Silver Street, on which our mayor lives on, all the potholes have been filled in today, so it makes for a rather smooth ride. Whatever happened to finishing South Maple Street disaster, which is an ongoing thing for several weeks? And the bottom of East Mountain Road and Springfield Road are a disaster. It’s just got to be fixed and never mind the side roads, let’s get the main roads done. I wasn’t aware the East Silver Street was a main road. Thank you. Hi! Thank you, PulseLine. I just got to vent a little bit. I’m watching the news about theses firefighters that were killed. They’ve got to rethink the reasons for these guys and girls to enter a burning building. The pictures of that thing look like an inferno. There is no reason to enter something like that. Just control it and put it out. Thank you. Regarding college students: the mayor wanted college students downtown. Now, unfortunately, we’ve got them. Regarding bollards: report on Sunday reads “three to four bollards knocked over.” What’s it going to take to get the mayor to do something? Continue the conversation http://thewestfieldnews.com/pulseline-form

LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor I am greatly heartened by John Velis’ victory on Tuesday for state representative. Though I’m a relative newcomer to Westfield politics, I have a growing concern that irrational positions and political score settling is trumping rational and reasoned debate here in our city. That’s why I’m very glad that Velis’ message of bipartisanship and cooperation was ultimately able to carry the day over the partisan and divisive campaign run by his opponent. We live in a very complex world with many competing interests. Finding the correct balance between all these interests will, by necessity, require compromise and a deep commitment from decision makers to try to understand the intricacies of extremely complicated issues. We must all be humble enough to admit that there are no magic solutions, recipes, or ideologies we can blindly follow as we try to create a better world for ourselves and progeny. I don’t agree with John Velis on all issues. But what we do agree on is that an honest pursuit of facts, good faith, and mutual respect for all stakeholders are the necessary ingredients to arriving at the best solutions, however imperfect. John also recognizes that no individual, group, or party has the market cornered on the truth and that evidence-based solutions are the best ones to pursue whenever possible. That’s why I was such an ardent supporter of John and his campaign despite our differences. So, my hearty congratulations to John Velis. Here’s to hoping this win marks the dawn of a new and positive era in Westfield politics and that our most partisan days are behind us. Sincerely, Steve Dondley

David Ortiz sponsor Samsung ‘helps’ selfie By Lucy McCalmont Politico.com Turns out the president’s selfie with Red Sox David Ortiz was sponsored by Samsung. The company in a statement Tuesday said they helped the Red Sox slugger, who was in D.C. for an event at the White House to celebrate the team’s 2013 World Series Championship, take the selfie with President Barack Obama. “When we heard about the visit to the White House, we worked with David and the team on how to share images with fans. We didn’t know if or what he would be able to capture using his Note 3 device,” the company said Tuesday in a statement, the Boston Globe reported Wednesday. “We were thrilled to see the special, historic moment David Ortiz captured with his Galaxy Note 3 during his White House visit,” the statement said. The company was also behind the record-breaking selfie taken earlier this year by Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscar’s that See Selfie, Page 5

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The boys and girls of summer By David Rogers Politico.com Baseball’s back this week and with it, yes, appropriations. You laugh, but the two share a lot: the long grueling season, late summer nights, beaucoup numbers, dreams of past glory come October. And as the first spending bills roll out, no dream’s bigger than repeating that championship pennant run of 1996. Just as today, 1996 followed on a disastrous government shutdown. And Republicans in Congress worked then with a Democratic White House to make amends by passing before Oct. 1 all of the annual bills required to keep agencies operating for the next 12 months. It wasn’t always pretty. Seven bills sailed on their own steam. The remaining six were wrapped into a foot-high measure literally carted across the Capitol on a Saturday evening after marathon talks in the offices of then-Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.). But it raises the question: Could this happen again this summer? And if not, why not? Like grizzled managers on the dugout steps, Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) and Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) swear it won’t be for lack of trying. “We’re going to go straight ahead until we’re shot dead,” says Rogers, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Mikulski, his Senate counterpart, channels the Old Testament — and a little Russell Crowe. “1996 is the model,” she says, admitting that multibill packages must be part of the process to get the job done. “I don’t know how many will be one by one, but with the popularity of Noah, I might be doing it as two-by-twos,” she laughs. When a reporter looks clueless, she snaps: “Noah! You know, the Bible guy!” Indeed, Rogers is off to the earliest start of any House Appropriations chairman in decades. Two subcommittee markups are scheduled for Thursday, a full committee session next week. Already Wednesday morning, his staff released a 64-page draft bill providing $71.5 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction accounts for the coming year. This is all before the Congressional Budget Office has even completed its score of President Barack Obama’s requests. And Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan’s latest 10-year budget plan, unveiled Tuesday? It might as well not exist. In many ways, it doesn’t. That’s no insult to the ambitious young Budget Committee chairman, who remains a major force. But for all the headlines he generates, his currency is in political visions — not making real law right now. And the grittier work of appropriations bills in Rogers’s domain will do more to decide if House Republicans can prove they’ve learned to govern before November’s elections. Ryan helped set up this test, in fact, when he worked out the two-year budget agreement last December on discretionary spending caps. Regardless of what happens in next week’s House budget debate, Rogers and Mikulski already have what they need most: a clear division of defense vs. domestic spending within the $1.014 trillion target set for fiscal 2015, which begins Oct. 1. There are sure to be tussles between competing priorities. But the caps are so tight — a virtual freeze at current appropriations levels — that there isn’t enough room to manufacture the huge disparities of recent years. The White House would like more, for sure. But Obama’s March budget request complies with the caps while shifting around several billion dollars within the estimated $492 billion allocated for nondefense spending. The annual labor, health and education bill is a clear winner, for example, together with a much smaller Treasury bill funding the IRS and financial regulators important to Wall Street reforms. Increased spending for Commerce is offset by tapping more into surplus dollars in a crime victims fund in the Justice Department. New aviation fees and an optimistic projection for housing receipts help to moderate expenditures elsewhere. But real cuts are proposed for the bills impacting homeland security, agriculture and the Army Corps of Engineers. Rogers is holding his cards tight: “I don’t want you to get into my business here,” he laughs. But he can be expected to go in a different direction from the president in many cases when he allocates funds among his 12 subcommittees. For example, the giant labor, health and education budget — which is important to Obama’s prekindergarten initiatives — will almost certainly be a target for cuts. That, in turn, can give Rogers extra dollars for firefighting and water projects important to his Western conservatives, for example. He’s already served notice that he will oppose the administration’s new aviation fees. Depending on how much he cuts from the president’s health dollars, Rogers can backfill this hole in the homeland security bill he once managed. These are real policy differences with real consequences. But the dollars at stake amount to less than 5 percent of the total. “The swings aren’t that big … We’ll meet in the middle,” says Rogers. And he and Mikulski are already a big step ahead of their 1996 predecessors, who were still laboring at this stage under continuing resolutions left over from the shutdown crisis in December 1995. Looking back, the whole 1996 experience is a revelation of how a hostile Congress and a White House once actually functioned together. And what’s been lost in the years since.

Then-Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) showed an active interest in what appropriations could mean to everyday people. Lott’s passion for deal making — after taking the reins from then-presidential candidate Bob Dole — was an immense asset. And the White House directly engaged behind Leon Panetta, President Bill Clinton’s budget director and a man fresh enough from Congress to be known by his old colleagues. “My message is it can be done if the leadership decides it’s in the country’s interest to restore regular order,” says former Rep. Bob Livingston (R-La.), who chaired the House Appropriations panel at the time. “It takes leadership, it takes time, and it takes determination,” adds Lott. For sure, there are doubters. The home-state earmarks, which helped grease the wheels in 1996, are gone. Replicating the same synergy at the leadership level will be hard in any case, and especially in an election year when control of the Senate is up for grabs and Republicans are so divided internally. “We were desperate to show we could legislate,” recalls James Dyer, Livingston’s top clerk at the time. The GingrichLott combo was far more aggressive than the two top Republicans today: Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). While a veteran of the Appropriations Committee, Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-Nev.) must protect his growing list of vulnerable Democratic incumbents. And Obama brings less to the table than Clinton, whose job approval rating climbed in 1996 — the opposite of what’s happening in 2014 for the president. No one questions the ability of the House and Senate committees to produce 12 bills. But at what stage will the political system stall out? Or with control of the Senate hanging in the balance this year, will one party or the other simply call it quits? Panetta, whose long career spanned both the Clinton and Obama years, credits Rogers and Mikulski with being two “institutionalists” who showed last winter, during the writing of the omnibus spending bill, that they can work together. But Panetta echoes Dyer when he says that so much of the oldschool discipline of simply getting the job done has broken down with the disarray in Congress. “These bills have been caught in a larger political struggle often having nothing to do with them,” he says. “There was a greater sense of discipline in 1996. Subcommittee chairmen were really upset if they didn’t finish. It embarrassed them.” Mindful of this, Rogers says he would like to move a handful of bills through the House and Senate early — just to show what is possible. “I’m trying to work in tandem with the Senate,” he says. “One is to show momentum. But also to educate members about what regular order is. Cause hardly anybody in the House was here when we last did regular order.” Mikulski has scheduled her first full committee markup for May 22 — and that will include the same Veterans Affairs bill that Rogers is moving early. There’s the promise of four weeks of Senate floor time between June and July — not enough to do all 12 bills individually but enough to lay the groundwork for packages akin to 1996. “That’s the general framework,” she says. “It’s not a blueprint, but it’s a good model for us to be thinking about.” The real first test will come in June, when Senate Republicans must decide how much they want to cooperate. At one level, there will be the temptation to stall, given that the Senate could fall into the GOP’s hands in November. On the other, McConnell is said to be privately supportive of plowing ahead. And both parties have learned the hard way that inheriting power — and then facing an immediate shutdown crisis — is not the best way to start. A central player will be Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, the ranking Republican on the Senate committee, who worked with Mikulski on the omnibus package last winter and has known her for years because of their joint interest in science and space programs. “We do have a number to work with which is very positive. We did show back in December what we could do working together,” Shelby says. “We’ve got plenty of time to do this, if we decide to do it.” “I believe myself, I speak only for myself right now, that it is better for all of us to go ahead and work together and get these bills passed,” he says. “I know there’s another argument, that if Republicans take control of the Senate, then we can come back in the lame duck and do all this. Well, maybe.” Shelby then pauses, as if to let the “maybe” hang in the air a little longer. “I would rather have some certainty myself, and it would show that we were accountable and responsible up here,” he continues. “I think that certainty is best for the Pentagon, best for government. The American people I believe, whether Democratic or Republican, they don’t like the idea — and they’re right — that we’re not doing our job. We ought to do it right. We ought to stand with our principles, but, at the same time, we ought to do our job.” “On our side, we’re going to do all we can to pass 12 individual bills before the end of the fiscal year,” says Rogers. “It’s an election year, which complicates things. And I don’t know what the Senate will finally end up doing on individual bills. “I hope they pass 12 individual bills. But there may come a time, there may come a time when we look at all options.” And the 1996 model is right up there.

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:30 a.m.: assault, Broad Street, a resident came to the station to report that he was assaulted at a local bar on March 3, the responding officer reports he found that the caller had been escorted from the bar on that date, the case was referred to the Detective Bureau for further investigation; 10:00 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Southampton Road, a patrol officer reports a traffic stop, the responding officer reports the vehicle’s registration was found to be expired and a tow was summoned, the officer reports the operator used his cellphone to renew his registration, the operator paid the tow truck driver and left the area; 10:08 a.m.: accident, Park Square, multiple callers report a tractor trailer truck knocked over three or four of the bollards surrounding the Green, the officer reports the truck was identified but he was not immediately able to contact the operator; 12:32 p.m.: burning complaint, Charles Street, a caller reports neighbors are burning in a barrel, the responding fire captain reports the residents were advised to extinguish the fire and complied; 2:07 p.m.: larceny, East Main Street, a caller from an East Main Street drug store reports a shoplifter left with a box of diapers and is walking in the area, the responding officer reports the suspect was found and detained, Carlos R. Lopez, 46, of 7 Free St., was arrested for shoplifting by asportation and shoplifting merchandise valued more than $100 by asportation; 4:02 p.m.: sexual offense, Meadow Street, a caller reports a male party can be seen masturbating in public, the responding officer reports he spoke with the suspect; 8:45 p.m.: assist other agency, Sibley Avenue, officers became aware that a local man was the subject of a probation warrant and sought the subject at one of his previous addresses in the city, the officers were told that the man was not welcome at his relatives’ home and was reported to be living in Springfield. Monday, March 31, 2014 9:36 a.m.: larceny, Westfield High School, 177 Montgomery Road, a school resource officer reports a cellphone was reported to have been stolen from a student’s locker, the SRO reports the investigation is ongoing; 9:54 a.m.: vandalism, Arnold Street, a resident reports via the online reporting option that his vehicle was vandalized overnight, the complainant reported that he woke to find the driver’s side widow had been broken;

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11:14 a.m.: animal complaint, Monroe Street, officers checked on the condition of a cat reportedly left alone in a house after the recent death of it’s owner, the community policing officer for the area reports the property manager said that he will continue to provide food and water for the cat until its owner’s next of kin takes custody of it; 11:19 a.m.: larceny, East Main Street, a caller from a supermarket reports her manager asked her to call police and was bringing somebody to the store’s office, the responding officer reports an identified person was seen leaving the store with several cases of energy drinks which had not been paid for and was detained, a ‘No trespassing’ order was served; 11:20 a.m.: larceny, East Silver Street, a caller from a supermarket reports a shoplifter without identification has been detained in the store, the responding officer reports a ‘No trespassing’ order was served; 11:51 a.m.: larceny, Main Street, a caller from a supermarket reports a shoplifter has been detained in the store, the responding officer reports the suspect was identified and merchandise valued at $253 was recovered, a criminal complaint for larceny of property valued more than $250 was filed; 12:33 p.m.: identity fraud, Taylor Avenue, a resident came to the station to report fraudulent accounts in her name, the respond officer reports the woman said that she believes her former boyfriend’s mother has opened accounts and filed a tax return using her personal information, the case was referred to the financial crimes unit of the Detective Bureau; 1:09 p.m.: found property, Amelia Park, a social security card found at Amelia Park was mailed to police, the owner could not be immediately contacted, the card was stored for safe keeping; 4:50 p.m.: assist resident, Powdermill Village, 126 Union St., an officer reports he was asked to help a male party recover property from an apartment where he is no longer welcome, the officer reports the man gathered his possessions without incident and asked that the Samaritan Inn be asked if a bed was available for the man, a dispatcher reports that a bed was available at the inn; 9:05 p.m.: breaking and entering, Main Street, a caller reports an intoxicated woman had broken into his vehicle, the responding officer reports nothing was damaged and there was nothing missing from the unlocked vehicle, the woman was obviously highly intoxicated and was placed in protective custody, see next entry; 10:50 p.m.: found property, Broad Street, a call from the bar of a veteran’s organization reports a woman’s large purse was found in the parking lot, the responding officer reports that the purse was found to belong to a person in protective custody and it was stored with her other property.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Robert E. Kelly III, was held in lieu of $200 cash bail pending a an April 9 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of larceny of property valued more than $250 and vandalizing property brought by Southwick police. In a second case brought by Westfield police, Kelly was again held in lieu of $200 cash bail pending a an April 9 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of larceny of property valued less than $250. In a third case brought by Agawam police, Kelly was also held in lieu of $200 cash bail pending a an April 9 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock. Stephen J. Vowles, 36, of 17 Hartford Ave., Granby, Conn., was released on his personal recognizance pending a May 30 hearing

after he was arraigned on charges of failure to stop or yield, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating an uninsured motor vehicle brought by Southwick police. Arelys Rivera, 37, of 9 Jefferson St., was released on her personal recognizance pending a May 23 hearing after she was arraigned on charges of making a false police report and obstruction of justice brought by Westfield police. Paul Arce, 25, of 94 Vera St., West Hartford, Conn., was found to be responsible for charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and operating an unregistered motor vehicle brought by Westfield police and was assessed $50. A state highway sign violation was dismissed at the request of the Commonwealth.

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Obituaries Josephine T. Gerlip SOUTHAMPTON - Josephine T. (Mocarski) Gerlip, 97, of Middle Road, died April 1, 2014 at the Linda Manor Nursing facility surrounded by her family. Born in Holyoke April 13, 1916 she was the daughter of the late Jozef and Pelagia (Rzewska) Mocarski who were born in Russia. She graduated from West St Grammar School in Holyoke and attended Mater Dolorosa Catholic High School where she was voted “Most Athletic” of her class. Having excelled in both Penmanship and Math she quickly got a job at Lesnow Manufacturing. Josephine later worked for the Advertising Corp of America. She was a devoted church communicant of Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke and then Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield. Josephine was a member of “The Jolly GetTogether Club” in Southampton. As a member of the Apostolic Schoenstatt Marian Movement, she was the Coordinator for the Schoenstatt Rosary Campaign for many years, crocheting hundreds of rosary beads. Josephine was an avid outdoors person who enjoyed spending time fishing with her husband Frank at the Quabbin. Every summer Josephine looked forward to growing a large vegetable garden and surrounding her home with beautiful flower beds. An avid cook, Josephine was known for creating an array of traditional Polish foods along with canning fruits, vegetables and jams from the bounty of her own backyard. She was also passionate about traveling with her husband to Florida, Yellowstone Park, Portugal, Nova Scotia, and trips to Misquamicut Beach or the Catskill Game Farm with her children. Josephine believed in old-fashioned large family picnics where her family and friends could gather and eat for hours. Each year, family gathered to admire the lovely Christmas villages Josephine would create under the tree. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 65 years, Frank; her brothers, Adam, John, Michael and Zigmond and her sister, Veronica Karbowsky. She is survived by her sister, Anna Seiffert. Josephine leaves her sons, Joseph Gerlip and his wife Judy, and Ronald Gerlip and his wife Linda; her daughter, Francine Pratt and her husband Donald. Josephine was the cherished grandmother of Jennifer Bucci, Jeffrey Gerlip, Joshua Gerlip, Stephanie Hebel, Allison Niejadlik, Adam Gerlip, Sarah Pratt and Katherine Coleman. She was a great-grandmother to Dylan Bucci, Madeleine Gerlip, Steven and Shiloh DeGray, Zinnia Hebel and Madison Murphy, and several nieces and nephews. Calling Hours at the Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton, 173 North Street, Northampton will be on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Monday morning from the Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton at 8:15 a.m. with a Liturgy of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Northampton. Memorial donations may be made to the Perkins Library American Foundation for the Blind.

Karen L. Popek HUNTINGTON - Karen L. Popek, 59, employed for the past 26 years at Mestek Corp. in Westfield, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Pittsfield, MA on June 5, 1954, she was the daughter of Donald E. Popek and Joyce E. (O’Brien) Popek of Huntington. She was a graduate of Gateway Regional High School in Huntington. She was a member of the Huntington Evangelical Church in Huntington where she also was a Sunday School Teacher. Her life’s enjoyment was taking pictures. Besides her parents, Karen leaves seven sisters, Virginia Andrews of Pittsfield, Phyllis Lussier and her husband Alan of Huntington, Christine Czepiel and her husband Peter of East Hartford, Donna Achee and her husband Larry of Port Allen, LA, Valerie Popek of Pittsfield, Heidi Pike and her husband Richard of Granville, and Heather Mello and her husband Thomas of Becket; twelve nieces and nephews and eight grand-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Donald E. Popek (Skippy), a sister, Elaine Popek and a brother-in-law Henry Andrews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the O’Brien Hilltown Community Funeral Home, 27 Russell Road, Huntington, MA. Calling hours will be held Friday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Huntington Evangelical Church, P.O. Box 7, Huntington, MA 01050.

Marguerite Dupont WESTFIELD - Marguerite “Rita” (Dineen) Dupont, 93, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 in a local nursing home. Born and raised in Westfield, Rita was a 1937 graduate of St Mary’s High School, a communicant of St Mary’s Church, and a member of its confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. She was a retired 20 year Display Bookkeeper for the Springfield Newspapers. She retired in 1985. She leaves a son, William E. Dupont of Westfield; a daughter, Marguerite Murphy of Westfield; a daughter-inlaw, Cecile Dupont; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 nephews. Rita was predeceased by her husband, Edward in 1968. Her funeral will be Friday, April 4th at 9:30 a.m. from the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main Street (Route 20), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, all in Westfield. Visiting hours are Thursday. April 3rd from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions to St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund, 86 Mechanic Street, Westfield, MA 01085.

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Lopez and Lopez Hartford Stage presents the East Coast premiere of “Somewhere” Matthew Lopez’s dance filled saga of a Puerto Rican family in 1959, inspired with showbiz dreams, after “West Side Story” becomes a big hit. Lopez’s aunt, Priscilla Lopez, the original Morales in “A Chorus Line” (“What I Did For Love”) stars. Giovanna Sardelli stages the drama with music composed by Bill Sherman, and choreography by Greg Graham. Performances run April 3 through May 4. The play’s journey over the past two years included well-received productions at The Old Globe in San Diego and TheatreWorks in Palo Alto, CA, and then a workshop as part of Hartford Stage’s Brand:NEW series four months ago. Matthew Lopez is the author of “The Whipping Man”, one of the most widely produced new American plays of the last several years. His newest play, “The Legend of Georgia McBride”, premiered earlier this year at the Denver Theatre Center for the Performing Arts. Other plays include “Reverberation”, “Zoey’s Perfect Wedding”, and “The Sentinels”, which premiered in London at Headlong Theatre Company in 2011. Matthew currently holds new play commissions from Roundabout Theatre Company, Manhattan Theatre Club, and South Coast Rep. Matthew was a staff writer on HBO’s “The Newsroom.” Lopez also served as the 2013-2014 Aetna New Voices Fellow at Hartford Stage, and. another Lopez play is scheduled for production in Hartford next year. Priscilla Lopez has appeared in Broadway’s biggest hits (“A Chorus Line”, “Pippin” (the original production), and “A Day in Hollywood/A Night in The Ukraine” ) for which she won a Tony Award playing “Harpo Marx”), and “In The Heights”. For tickets: 860-527-5151 or www.hartfordstage.org

Adieu, Lynn Klock Longtime UMass Music Professor Lynn Klock, who is a saxophonist with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, retires from UMass this spring. He gives his final

Priscilla Lopez appears in “Somewhere” at Hartford Stage. recital, “Adieu” on April 6, at Bezanson Recital Hall on the UMass/Amherst campus. Joining him onstage will be UMass Professors Nadine Shank, piano, Klock’s wife Laura Klock, horn, and Stony Brook University Professor Eduardo Leandro, percussion. “For my final recital I chose works that are particularly meaningful and important to me and my career”, says Klock. The program includes “Suite for Alto Saxophone and Precussion”, written for him Lynn Klock by Charles Bestor; two world premieres by Salvatore Macchia and Eric See Arts Beat, Page 7

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Keep in Mind… ***The Springfield Symphony, brings pianist Joyce Yang to Symphony Hall to perform Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F on April 12. Kevin Rhodes conducts a program which includes R Strauss’ “Don Juan” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Symphony #2, “Antar”. For tickets: 413-733-2291 or www.springfieldsymphony. org. ***Hartford Stage has announced its 2014-15 season, which includes the classics Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”, Noel Coward’s “Private Lives” and Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate”. Three premieres round out the season.

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MITCH DOBEK

Local tennis star shines By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Southern New Hampshire University senior men’s tennis player Mitch Dobek, of Westfield is making a racket – in a good way. Dobek, a 2009 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, was recently named the Northeast-10 Player of the Week for the third time in four weeks, and entered the month of April with a record of 14-4 in singles play and 15-4 in doubles action this season as the number one tennis player for SNHU. He is currently ninth in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II East Regional rankings, and is ranked 155th in the entire nation among United States Tennis Association American-born players. “Mitch sets himself apart by his work ethic,” SNHU coach Greg Coache said. “He is the most intense, focused player I have ever coached, and he does well in the classroom.” Dobek completed an undefeated Western Massachusetts run as a senior at St. Mary High School, only losing to a Harvardbound player in the state semifinals. He did not stop there though, improving every step of the way with hard work, dedication, and mentors who have continued to further his development in a positive way. Dobek entered college as a 1-star recruit, typical of a small Division 3 school player who is expected to produce limited success as a No. 5 or 6 singles player. The Westfield native began a daily regimen of strength training and cardiovascular activity. Over the last four years he has mastered a solid inside-out forehand shot with a strong approach. “I kept working hard, beating people with three or four stars,” Dobek said, noting a preference to be a bit more of a gambler in his approach to the sport. “I go after the ball a lot. I’m not going to settle for just being consistent. I go for more.” It is this attitude which helped earned him a most memorable victory a season ago. Southern New Hampshire, ranked ninth regionally at the time, was facing New York Institute of Technology, the fourthranked squad. Dobek was relegated to playing a match into the wee hours of the morning. With the score tied 4-4, the former Saint dug deep down and forged a 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 win to help SNHU upset NYIT. “My mental game has improved, and I’ve grown a lot stronger and quicker,” Dobek said. “I keep gaining more and more experience.” His head coach believes that if Dobek continues to work on perfecting technique – adding a bit more top spin and angle to his inside-out shot – and gains better control of his inner emotions, a professional career is just around the corner. “He will go a long way,” coach Coache said. With just a few matches remaining in his

Westfield High School No.1 single Jacob Barbieri battles Springfield Central’s Ian Patriarca during yesterday’s match at Springfield Central. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

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Southern New Hampshire University senior men’s tennis player Mitch Dobek has dominated the court this season. (Photo courtesy of SNHU)

collegiate career, Dobek said he will begin to set his sights on cracking the International Tennis Federation men’s circuit by winning Futures tournaments. To do that, he will have to advance past qualifying rounds and hopefully impress potential sponsors along the way. “It’s not often that a kid from Western Mass is trying to do something like this,” Dobek said. Dobek said that although tennis in New England is not necessarily a hotbed for the sport, thanks in large part to cold, snowy winters, he has opted to stay near the Whip City (rather than live in Florida) in hopes of gaining local support. “I’m going to save up some money to go play tournaments, get better competition, and play in Florida in the winters,” he said. “It’s all about experience and just playing all the time. Eventually when I start winning (in the Futures circuit), I’m going to keep on winning.” “I’m going to use my resources,” he added, noting his commitment to train locally at Expert Fitness and “use local trainers (such as Steve Wolak, of Westfield). I’m staying in Western Mass, doing it the hard way, to not forget where I’m playing from.” Wolak, who is based out of Continuum Performance Center in East Longmeadow, said he has also seen a noticeable difference in Dobek in just the last several months, noting the local tennis player’s increased lateral speed from side to side, and improved core development and flexibility. “Mitch is definitely in the top tier (of athletes I have ever trained),” Wolak said. “Each day, each season, I see improvement. He is definitely taking a step in the right direction … Mitch definitely puts in a lot of work on his own. He stays active on the court and off the court. He puts in some of the most work I have ever seen an athlete put in.” Dobek said he also owes much of his progression to his personal tennis coach, Art Carrington, who has been an inspiration to him over the years. In a few more years, it might be local tennis players looking up to Dobek for his words of encouragement.

Wizards, Gortat crush Celtics WASHINGTON (AP) — John Wall was waving his towel as time expired. He joined his teammates at center court and did a little dance in the middle of a celebratory huddle. He gave Bradley Beal a bear hug from behind and also hugged and thanked coach Randy Wittman. Wall will soon be making his playoff debut, and the Washington Wizards will be there for the first time since 2008, having clinched an Eastern Conference berth Wednesday night with a 118-92 win over the Boston Celtics. “It’s everything I’ve been waiting for,” said Wall, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft, “as being a point guard, and trying to learn how to lead in this league, and become a better player. But also I think the See Celtics, Page 11

Westfield High School No. 3 single Tristine Viale battles Springfield Central’s Ryan Thorpe during the season opener at Springfield Central yesterday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Westfield High School No. 2 single Chris Unger competes against Springfield Central’s Tyler Crawford. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Napoli’s 4 RBIs lead Red Sox over Orioles 6-2 BALTIMORE (AP) — Even though the Boston Red Sox insist that they’ve turned the page from last year, their first win of the season was eerily reminiscent of 2013. David Ortiz and Mike Napoli homered, John Lackey threw six sharp innings and Boston ruined the Baltimore debut of Ubaldo Jimenez with a 6-2 victory Wednesday night. Dustin Pedroia had four hits for the defending World Series champion Red Sox, now 1-1 after losing to Baltimore on opening day. “Dustin, David and Mike. That’s three of the better hitters in the league,” said Boston manager John Farrell, who rode the trio to 97 wins during the 2013 regular season.

Lackey (1-0) looked even sharper than he did last year, when he had a 3.52 ERA in 29 starts. In this one, the right-hander allowed two runs and three hits before handing the ball to the bullpen, which finished with three scoreless innings. “I just threw country hard balls the first few innings, then was able to mix in other pitches later on,” Lackey said. “I was very pleased for the first time. It felt pretty good. It’s something I can keep building on.” Lackey said he made “one mistake” — an 0-2 pitch that Nelson Cruz hit over the right field wall for his second homer in two games. But the Orioles did little else right against Lackey, who walked one and struck See Red Sox, Page 11

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By Chris Putz Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD – While several Westfield High School spring sports teams still await fields to thaw and become playable, one squad made the best of its opener outside. The Westfield High boys’ tennis team stepped off onto the right foot in its season opener Wednesday, defeating host Central 4-1. Jacob Barbieri, Chris Unger, and freshman Tristan Viale swept first singles for Westfield, and Bombers’ No. 1 doubles pair Alec Best and Casey McKenzie won 6-4, 7-6, (8-6). Barbieri rallied to win a tough match at first singles, 3-6, 6-1, 7-6, (7-2). Unger and Viale won 6-4, 6-1 and 6-3, 6-4, respectively. In other local matches, St. Mary traveled to Blunt Park to take on Sci-Tech. No information was available as of press time.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES THURSDAY April 3

FRIDAY April 4

SATURDAY APRIL 5

MONDAY April 7

TUESDAY April 8

WEDNESDAY April 9

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ V TENNIS at Ludlow, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at Minnechaug, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL at Minnechaug, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ V LACROSSE at Belchertown, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE at Belchertown, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V LACROSSE at Amherst, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Amherst, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Amherst, 4 p.m. BASEBALL at Holyoke, Mackenzie Baseball Field, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL at Holyoke, Crosier Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ V TENNIS vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. BOYS’ V TRACK & FIELD at East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. BOYS’ V VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 5:15 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at Amherst, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. BOYS’ V VOLLEYBALL vs. Ware, 5:15 p.m.

BOYS’ V TENNIS at Renaissance, Blunt Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ V LACROSSE vs. East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ V LACROSSE vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ V TENNIS vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at West Springfield, Mitteneague Park, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL at West Springfield, Mitteneague Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ V LACROSSE at West Springfield, Clark Field, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Taconic, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Taconic, WHS, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE at West Springfield, Clark Field, 5:30 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Monument Mountain, 2 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Monument Mountain, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Easthampton, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL at Easthampton, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Lee, Maple Street Complex, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at McCann Tech, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL at Lee, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ LACROSSE at Monson, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Cathedral, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Sci-Tech, Munipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Sci-Tech, Forest Park, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL at Sci-Tech, Forest Park, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE at Chicopee, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Turners Falls, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Granby, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS vs. West Springfield, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Holyoke Catholic, Jones Point, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Wahconah, Nessacus Middle School Field, 4 p.m.

WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL at Commerce, Van Horn Park, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

March 18

16 Albany (N.Y.) 71 16 Mt. St. Mary’s 64

Second Round March 20-21 1 Florida 67

Third Round

Orlando

12 N.C. State 74

16 Cal Poly 81

11 Iowa 65

12 Xavier 59

March 18-19 Dayton, Ohio

16 Texas Southern 69

11 Tennessee 78

Sweet 16

March 27-28

March 22-23

Elite Eight

March 29-30

8 Gonzaga 85 Gonzaga 61 9 Oklahoma St. 77

Pittsburgh 45

Florida 62

Arizona 63 5 Oklahoma 75

San Diego

ND St. 44

12 Steph.F. Austin 77

12 N. Dakota St. 80

Final Four

4 UCLA 76

Arlington, Texas

UCLA 68 UCLA 77

SOUTH Memphis, Tenn.

6 Ohio State 59

April 5 Florida

Wisconsin

4 San Diego St. 73

SD St. 64

S. Diego St. 63 13 New Mexico St. 69

WEST Anaheim, Calif.

6 Baylor 74

Buffalo

3 Syracuse 77

Creighton 55

2 Kansas 80

April 7

Stanford 72

7 Oregon 87

Wisconsin 64

Oregon 77 10 BYU 68

Wisconsin 85 15 American 35

Virginia 78

Wichita St. 76

8 Memphis 71

16 Cal Poly 37

Kentucky 74

Virginia 59

8 Kentucky 56 Kentucky 78 9 Kansas State 49

Memphis 60

Kentucky 75

MSU 54

5 St. Louis 83

5 Cincinnati 57 Spokane

12 N.C. State 80

12 Harvard 61 4 Michigan St. 93

EAST

MSU 80

Kentucky

MIDWEST Indianapolis

New York

6 UMass 67 Tennessee 83 11 Tennessee 86

Tenn. 71

Iowa State 76

3 Iowa State 93

3 Duke 71 Mercer 63

Iowa State 85 Michigan 72

UConn 60

7 UConn 89

7 Texas 87

15 Milwaukee 53

10 Arizona St. 85

All times EDT UConn 81 Villanova 65

Milwaukee

10 St. Joseph’s 81 2 Villanova 73

14 Mercer 78

Texas 65

UConn 77 Buffalo

Louisville 66 13 Manhattan 64

Raleigh

San Antonio

UConn

North Carolina 83 11 Providence 77

4 Louisville 71

Louisville 69

MSU 61

6 North Carolina 79

14 N.C. Central 75

Orlando

St. Louis 51

Harvard 73

13 Delaware 78

1 Wichita State 64 St. Louis

Raleigh

1 Virginia 70

9 G. Washington 66

2 Wisconsin 75

Wisconsin 69

Kansas 57

16 Coastal Car. 59

Milwaukee

10 Stanford 58

National Championship

Dayton 52 Stanford 60

15 Eastern Kent. 69

3 Creighton 76 14 La-Lafayette 66

Syracuse 53

7 New Mexico 53 St. Louis

11 Nebraska 60

Baylor 52

Dayton 82

San Antonio

Baylor 85

Dayton 55 11 Dayton 60

Spokane

Steph.F. Austin 60

14 Western Mich. 53

1 Arizona 68 16 Weber State 59

5 VCU 75

13 Tulsa 59

March 20-21

Arizona 84

Arizona 70

Florida 79

8 Colorado 48 9 Pittsburgh 77

Second Round Third Round

San Diego

16 Albany (N.Y.) 55

March 19

Men’s Division I Basketball Championship

March 22-23 Florida 61

March 19

First Round

2 Michigan 57

Michigan 73

Michigan 79 15 Wofford 40 AP

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Calhoun: UConn season is no comeback PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has overcome academic sanctions, player transfers, a coaching change and a switch in conferences to make it back to the Final Four. Do not call it a comeback around coach Kevin Ollie or his predecessor, Jim Calhoun. “Connecticut wasn’t going any place,” Calhoun said this week. “It’s not the first time we’ve had bumps in the road. They come in all different ways.” The Hall of Famer, who guided the Huskies to three national championships, was quick to point out that UConn’s last title came just three years ago. But what transpired shortly after had many wondering whether Connecticut would topple from the top of the basketball world into obscurity. Calhoun retired just before 2012-13, a season in which the programs was banned from the tournament for not meeting NCAA academic standards. The school replaced him with Ollie, an assistant with no prior head coaching experience. Star center Andre Drummond and guard Jeremy Lamb had left for the NBA and several other players had transferred after the sanctions were announced. The Huskies were left out of the expansion of the ACC and the Big Ten in favor of rivals Louisville and Rutgers. The seven Catholic schools also left UConn’s conference and took the Big East name with them. But despite all that, that Huskies went 20-10 in 201213. The team also excelled off the court, earning what it says will be a perfect 1,000 when the latest academic progress numbers are released later this spring. “We motivated ourself with the sanctions,” guard Shabazz Napier said. “We were motivated with people doubting us and it worked out well.” Ollie said that season made much more of a statement about Connecticut’s future than this year’s run to the Final Four.

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St. Mary vs. Sci-Tech

St. Mary No.3 single Jake Neilsen competes against Sci-Tech during the season opener at Blunt Park in Springfield yesterday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

St. Mary No. 2 single James Marusi competes against Sci-Tech during the season opener. St. Mary No. 1 single Kieran O’Donnel helped open the tennis season with yesterday’s match (Photo by Frederick Gore) against Sci-Tech at Blunt Park in Springfield. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

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Continued from Page 9 out six in improving to 14-5 lifetime against it. You’ve got to give him credit.” Baltimore. Lackey gave up a leadoff single to Nick “He had command and he was throwing Markakis, then retired 11 straight before Chris strikes and he was working fast,” Orioles Davis walked with two outs in the fourth. catcher Matt Wieters said. “It seemed like it Cruz followed with an opposite-field drive to was the fourth or fifth inning before we really right on an 0-2 pitch. started to see some pitches over the middle of Signed as a free agent in February, Cruz has the plate. You’ve got to tip your hat to him. accounted for all of Baltimore’s four runs this When he can locate like that with his kind of season — three RBIs and a run scored. stuff, you’re going to have success.” In the fifth, Jimenez hit Daniel Nava with a Ortiz connected in the third inning and pitch and Napoli homered on an 0-2 count. Napoli made it 4-2 with a two-run shot in the Boston pulled away in the seventh against fifth. Both homers came off Jimenez (0-1), Ryan Webb. After two singles and an intenwho signed a four-year contract with the tional walk to Ortiz loaded the bases, Napoli Orioles in February after winning 13 games lined a two-run single to left. Napoli had a with Cleveland last year. major league-leading 31 RBIs last year with “The one to David, that was a good pitch,” the bases loaded. Jimenez said. “It seems like he was looking And this year, nothing’s changed. for that pitch and he hit it good. But the one to “In that situation, you’ve got one out and Napoli, I would definitely like to have that the bases loaded, so I’m just trying to hit a back. Oh-and-2, big mistake. I was trying to flyball to get the run in,” Napoli said. “I just go away and left it right down the middle.” happened to get a base hit, so that’s extra. It’s Jimenez allowed four runs, five hits and nice to come through in those situations.” three walks in six innings. He struck out six in NOTES: Thursday night’s series finale feahis lamentable Orioles debut. tures a duel of left-handers: Boston’s Felix “You always want to win. But it is part of Doubront against Wei-Yin Chen. ... Baltimore the game,” he said. “That’s how it goes. I still LHP Johan Santana, seeking to rebound from have 30 more games to go. I have to get ready shoulder surgery, threw 30 pitches off a full for my next one.” mound Wednesday in Florida. “It’s encouragOrtiz put the Red Sox up 2-0 in the third ing to see that Johan’s throwing all his pitchinning with a drive to right following a single es,” manager Buck Showalter said. ... David by Pedroia. Ortiz was 0 for 7 lifetime against Lough went 0 for 4 and Steve Lombardozzi Jimenez before connecting. went 1 for 3 in their Orioles debut. ... Lackey “The pitch to Ortiz wasn’t a bad pitch,” has gone at least five innings in 23 of 24 starts Wieters said. “He was probably looking for against Baltimore. something in and he got it and he didn’t miss

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Tuesday’s Games Houston 6, N.Y. Yankees 2 Toronto 4, Tampa Bay 2 Texas 3, Philadelphia 2 Seattle 8, L.A. Angels 3 Cleveland at Oakland, ppd., rain Wednesday’s Games Detroit 2, Kansas City 1, 10 innings Chicago White Sox 7, Minnesota 6, 11 innings Oakland 6, Cleveland 1, 1st game Boston 6, Baltimore 2 Toronto 3, Tampa Bay 0 Texas 4, Philadelphia 3 Houston 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 Cleveland 6, Oakland 4, 2nd game Seattle 8, L.A. Angels 2 Thursday’s Games Kansas City (Ventura 0-0) at Detroit (A.Sanchez 0-0), 1:08 p.m. Minnesota (Hughes 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 0-0), 2:10 p.m. Boston (Doubront 0-0) at Baltimore (Chen 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Toronto (Morrow 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Archer 0-0), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Nova 0-0) at Houston (Oberholtzer 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Seattle (Elias 0-0) at Oakland (Chavez 0-0), 10:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Baltimore (M.Gonzalez 0-0) at Detroit (Porcello 0-0), 1:08 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 0-0) at Boston (Peavy 0-0), 2:05 p.m. Minnesota (Pelfrey 0-0) at Cleveland (Salazar 0-0), 3:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (E.Johnson 0-0) at Kansas City (Guthrie 0-0), 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 0-0) at Toronto (McGowan 0-0), 7:07 p.m. Texas (Saunders 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 0-0), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 0-0) at Houston (Harrell 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Seattle (C.Young 0-0) at Oakland (Straily 0-0),

10:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 3, San Diego 2 Miami 4, Colorado 3 Texas 3, Philadelphia 2 Atlanta 5, Milwaukee 2 Arizona 5, San Francisco 4 Wednesday’s Games Atlanta 1, Milwaukee 0 Pittsburgh 4, Chicago Cubs 3, 16 innings Colorado 6, Miami 5 Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 0 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 1 Texas 4, Philadelphia 3 San Francisco 2, Arizona 0 L.A. Dodgers 5, San Diego 1 Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hammel 0-0) at Pittsburgh (W.Rodriguez 0-0), 12:35 p.m. St. Louis (Lynn 0-0) at Cincinnati (Bailey 0-0), 12:35 p.m. Colorado (Morales 0-0) at Miami (Turner 0-0), 12:40 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 0-0), 1:10 p.m. San Francisco (Lincecum 0-0) at Arizona (Arroyo 0-0), 3:40 p.m. Friday’s Games Atlanta (Hale 0-0) at Washington (Roark 0-0), 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 0-0) at Boston (Peavy 0-0), 2:05 p.m. Philadelphia (R.Hernandez 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 0-0), 2:20 p.m. Arizona (Delgado 0-0) at Colorado (Nicasio 0-0), 4:10 p.m. San Francisco (Vogelsong 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 1-0), 4:10 p.m. St. Louis (Miller 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Cole 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Mejia 0-0), 7:10 p.m. San Diego (Stults 0-0) at Miami (Koehler 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

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Continued from Page 9 “We laid an egg. It’s pretty obvious,” Boston fans deserve it. I mean, the tough times they’ve been through, booing us and us feel- coach Brad Stevens said. “We didn’t provide ing bad when we’re not playing good or play- any fight tonight.” The Wizards’ last playoff appearance ended ing the right way.” Wall had 13 points and 10 assists in one of a streak of four in a row with coach Eddie the Wizards’ easiest wins in recent history. It Jordan and franchise point guard Gilbert was their biggest margin of victory this sea- Arenas. More was expected, but Arenas son, and their 62.5 shooting percentage was brought guns into the locker room and became a felon, precipitating a stunning decline for their best in a game since 2001. The Wizards’ playoff position had been rel- himself and the franchise. Team president atively secure for several weeks in the weak- Ernie Grunfeld got rid of Jordan and went ened East, but the formality of seeing the through two more coaches before settling on magic number reach zero was a milestone Wittman, whose career record is 141 games worth noting for a franchise whose win totals below .500. Grunfeld misfired on draft picks and other since their last postseason appearance have been 19, 26, 23, 20 and 29 — never finishing signings, but the Wizards’ miserable records better than 24 games below .500. Washington allowed him to land two cornerstones: Wall and 2012 No. 3 overall pick Beal. Gortat, sits in sixth place in the conference. “We’re still learning the process of what it Nene, Trevor Ariza and the AARP trio have takes to be a really good team,” said Wittman, added the right veteran mix this season to keep who will be in the playoffs for the first time as the team hovering around .500. All of it happened not a moment too soon: a head coach. “But I couldn’t be more happy Both Grunfeld and Wittman are in the last year for those guys.” Marcin Gortat scored 22 points on 10-for-13 of their contracts and were operating under a shooting, and Beal went 7 for 8 to finish with playoffs-or-else mandate from owner Ted 19 points. All five Wizards starters scored in Leonsis. “We were in a desperate spot not too long double figures, rendering superfluous the customary off-the-bench burst from Wittman’s ago,” said Wittman, who was promoted to “AARP group” of Al Harrington, Andre Miller head coach after Flip Saunders was fired in January 2012. “When I took over, I just tried and Drew Gooden. Jared Sullinger had 25 points, and Rajon to keep not only telling our guys, but Ted and Rondo had 13 to lead the Celtics, who have Ernie, ‘Let’s do this the right way and let’s lost six in a row and 11 of 12 — and also 11 build this and teach, and one day we’re going straight on the road. They never led the to get here.’” NOTES: Celtics G Avery Bradley missed Wizards, trailed 19-4 after barely more than five minutes and allowed Washington to shoot the game with a strained right Achilles. He 61 percent in the first half. They shot 4 for 18 was hurt in the first half of Monday’s loss to with six turnovers in the third quarter and 3 for the Chicago Bulls. ... ... It was the largest margin of defeat for the Celtics this season. 24 from 3-point range for the game.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

New York 110, Brooklyn 81 Toronto 107, Houston 103 Miami 96, Milwaukee 77 Chicago 105, Atlanta 92 Minnesota 102, Memphis 88 San Antonio 111, Golden State 90 Denver 137, New Orleans 107 L.A. Clippers 112, Phoenix 108 Sacramento 107, L.A. Lakers 102 Thursday’s Games San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Brooklyn 105, Houston 96 Golden State 122, Dallas 120, OT Portland 124, L.A. Lakers 112 Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 119, Orlando 98 Indiana 101, Detroit 94 Washington 118, Boston 92 Charlotte 123, Philadelphia 93

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Tuesday’s Games Buffalo 3, New Jersey 2, SO St. Louis 1, Philadelphia 0, SO Winnipeg 2, Phoenix 1, SO Toronto 3, Calgary 2 N.Y. Islanders 4, Florida 2 Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 1 Dallas 5, Washington 0

Colorado 3, Columbus 2, OT Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Vancouver 1 San Jose 5, Edmonton 4 Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 2, Ottawa 1 Detroit 3, Boston 2 Anaheim 3, Edmonton 2 Los Angeles 4, Phoenix 0

Thursday’s Games Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Dallas at Carolina, 7 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago, 8 p.m. Buffalo at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Colorado, 9 p.m. Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

HS Standings, Results HS STANDINGS BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL WHS 1-1 BOYS’ LACROSSE WHS 1-0 GIRLS’ LACROSSE St. Mary 1-0 BOYS’ TENNIS WHS 1-0

St. Mary 0-0* *No Report Wednesday’s Results BOYS’ TENNIS Westfield 4, Central 1 St. Mary at Sci-Tech, No Report

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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

What do I do? Dear Annie: I’m 18 years old. I work two jobs to save money for college next year, one during the week and the other at a coffee shop on the weekends. Last week, my boss from the coffee shop sent an email to all employees saying that we are now required to take a daily picture of ourselves on a work camera. At the end of the month, the owners (a husband and wife) will judge who is the best dressed and give the winner a $100 gift certificate. Annie, all of the workers at this shop are high school and college-age females. This makes us uncomfortable, but we are afraid of losing our jobs. There already are video cameras that send black-and-white images directly to the boss’s office. My parents said that they’d be supportive of whatever I decide. I really like and need this job. Yesterday, I dressed very well, but didn’t take a picture. Five minutes ago, I received an email reminding me that the pictures are mandatory. What do I do? -- Confused Employee Dear Confused: We suspect your employers think this is an incentive for you and your co-workers to dress better. While the photographs don’t seem discriminatory, they do appear to be an unreasonable requirement for employment. Your best bet is to get together with the other employees and talk to your bosses. Let them know that you are uncomfortable with this new demand and ask whether they can find another way of getting the preferred results (like an enforced dress code). Dear Annie: I am a 51-year-old married man living in New Jersey. My retired parents live in Pennsylvania, and my older sister lives not far from them. Last November, my wife and I bought a new house 10 minutes from our old one. My parents wanted to see our new home. They rely on my sister to drive them long distances, so she sent an email with the details about when and how long. She also asked, “Is there anything we can bring?” I responded that she could bring four of our family’s favorite sandwiches for lunch. The next night, she sent me a nasty email asking how I could expect them to bring lunch. She said it is the host’s job to provide something to eat. Annie, I’ve gone to their houses many times and have always brought these sandwiches because I know everybody likes them. (I’ve never accepted payment.) After receiving that nasty email from my sister, I told her she is no longer welcome here. Now my parents say I am the bad guy and should have bit the bullet and provided lunch on my own. Was I wrong? -Offended Brother Dear Brother: While the host should provide refreshments, this is family, and such things can be treated informally. The fact that you’ve brought sandwiches is generous, but that was your choice, not theirs. And your sister should not have asked about bringing something if she was not willing to comply. Her email was rude and incendiary, and your response shoved the argument into the stratosphere. You should each apologize. We suggest you swallow your pride and take the first step before this estrangement becomes permanent and all of you lose out. Dear Annie: I wholeheartedly agree with “Mom” about the PG-13 movies for children. How sad that we, the American public, allow this to continue and even make it profitable. Television is even worse. We all allow the lowest common denominator to set our values and standards. I realize that someday my grandchildren will be dealing with their children being exposed to much more filth. I grew up in the ‘50s and wish I could bottle the innocence my friends and I enjoyed and give it to my grandchildren. Instead, parents today seem to be rushing their children toward adulthood. -- Baton Rouge, La. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.

HINTS FROM HELOISE Hot Is Not the Way to Flow Dear Heloise: I’ve read in your column several times to NOT use hot water to flush the GARBAGE DISPOSAL after running it. I often do it with hot water because I am multitasking and rinsing the sponge or hand-washing a pan right after the disposal runs. What is the reason for not using hot water? -Debra M., via email Generally, you want to use cold water when running food down the garbage disposal. If what you are grinding has grease or fat, using hot water will simply “liquefy” it, and then it will become a solid piece further down the plumbing. Doing this over and over can cause a BIG plumbing problem later on. Trust me, I learned this from my husband, David (a retired plumbing and heating contractor), when he built our home. -- Heloise SHOWER-CURTAIN RINGS Dear Heloise: I use the inexpensive shower-curtain rings to hang things all over the house. I hang my mops, brooms and gardening tools. I also use them in my sewing room for rulers, tape measures and scissors. They work great to hang scarves on a hanger, or ribbon or necklaces. The possibilities are endless. -- Valerie in North Little Rock, Ark.

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Southerly by land now or formerly of Lori A. Jones and Daniel B. Jones, about 134 feet; and Westerly by Pequot Ponds;

N o r t h e r ly b y l a n d n o w o r formerly of Nancy Demers et al, about 136 feet.

0001 Legal Notices April 3, 10, 17, 2014 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT CITATION (SEAL) Case No. 10 REG 43455 Plaintiff: Boisvere et al To the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Wetlands and Waterways; To the City of Westfield, a municipal corporation, located in the County of Hampden, and said Commonwealth; To the City Clerk, Conservation Commission, and Ruth Wroth, all of said Westfield; Daniel B. Jones, LoriAnn Jones, Nancy Demers, Patricia Rubner, Carol Mooney, Diana Falvo, Brian W. Card, Robert Lange, and Dolores Lange, all of Southampton, County of Hampshire, and said Commonwealth; Eugene S. Picard, of Easthampton, County of Hampshire, and said Commonwealth; Ronald Picard, of Holyoke, County of Hampden, and said Commonwealth; and to all whom it may concern: Whereas, a complaint has been presented to said Court by Brian G. Boisvere, of said Westfield; and Heather L. Langone, of West Springfield, County of Hampden, and said Commonwealth, to register and confirm their title in the following described land:

Plaintiffs admit the above described land is subject to the following:

April 3, 2014

COMMONWEALTH OF 1. Rights of the easement as set MASSACHUSETTS forth in an agreement, dated AuCOUNTY OF HAMPDEN gust 25, 1964, duly recorded THE SUPERIOR COURT with Hampden County Registry of Deeds, in Book 3079, Page RE: Westfield Bank V 52; Hartley et al 2. Life estate of Gregory H. CIVIL DOCKET Boisvere and Dianne M. #HDCV2014-00193B Boisvere as set forth in a deed, dated October 27, 2001, in Book ORDER OF NOTICE 12076, Page 91; BY PUBLICATION 3. License #12164 issued by TO: Andrew T Hartley, a Commonwealth of Massachu- Massachusetts resident, and to setts, Dept of Environmental the best of the Plaintiff's knowProtection, duly recorded on ledge, with a last and usual June 16, 2008, in Book 17346, place of residence at 238 ProPage 387. spect Street Extension, Westfield, Massachusetts and Lisa M 4. rights to utility pole, as shown Hartley, a Massachusetts residon said plan crossing locus; ent, and to the best of the Plaintiff's knowledge, with a last The above-described land is and usual place of residence at shown on a plan filed with said 65 Kane Brothers Circle, Westcomplaint and all boundary lines field, Massachusetts, in the are claimed to be located on the County of Hampden; all in said ground as shown on said plan. Commonwealth;

If you desire to make any objection or defense to said complaint you or your attorney must file a written appearance and an answer under oath, setting forth clearly and specifically your objections or defense to each part of said complaint, in the office of the Recorder of said Court in Boston (at 3 Pemberton Square, Room 507, Boston, MA 02108), or in the office of the Assistant Recorder of said Court at the Registry of Deeds at Springfield, in the County of Hampden, where a copy of the plan filed with said complaint is deposited, on or before the fifth day of May next.

Westfield Bank, a duly incorporated financial institution with a place of business at 141 Elm Street, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts claiming to be the holder by assignment of a mortgage covering property known as 65 Kane Brothers Circle, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts given by Andrew T. Hartley and Lisa M. Hartley to Village Mortgage Company dated October 25, 2004 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds, Book 14588, Page 465 has filed with said court a complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry on and possession of the premises therein described and by exercise of the power of sale contained in said mortgage.

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2. Life estate of Gregory H. Boisvere and Dianne M. Boisvere as set forth in a deed, dated October 27, 2001, in Book 12076, Page 91;

Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire, Chief Justice of the Superior Court, at Springfield, Massachusetts, this 20th day of March, 2014. Laura S. Gentile Clerk of the Courts By Stephanie Roscoe Assistant Clerk

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3. License #12164 issued by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dept of Environmental Protection, duly recorded on June 16, 2008, in Book 17346, Page 387.

TOWN OF CHESTER FLOODPLAIN AND WETLANDS NOTICE EARLY PUBLIC NOTICE

4. rights to utility pole, as shown on said plan crossing locus;

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals

The above-described land is shown on a plan filed with said complaint and all boundary lines are claimed to be located on the ground as shown on said plan.

This is to give notice that the Town of Chester, Massachusetts has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain will have on the human environment for the Hampden Street Water Main Restoration Project under a FY 2013-DR Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program. The Town is considering improvements to their water distribution system at the west end of Hampden Street where it crosses Walker Brook. The project is located in the 100year Floodplain. This project will restore and upgrade the town’s water distribution system through the installation of 100 linear feet of new water main. The existing line was removed from service following damage sustained during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. The existing line, installed under Walker Brook, will be abandoned in place. The new line will cross over the Brook on a support beam adjacent to the Hampden Street Bridge.

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are pictures the comstaff at The tion orThese defense to said plaint you or your attorney Westfield News Groupmust have taken at file a written appearance and an events throughout our communities. answer under oath, setting forth

clearly and specifically your objections or defense to each part of said complaint, in the office of the Recorder of said Court in Go to www.thewestfieldnews.com visit “Photos” look for your Boston (at favorite 3 Pemberton Square, photo, then click the “Buy” icon located at the top. Room 507, Boston, MA 02108), or in the office of the Assistant Recorder of said Court at the Registry of Deeds at Springfield, in the County of Hampden, where a copy of the plan filed with said complaint is deposited, on or before the fifth day of May next. Unless an appearance is so filed by or for you, your default will be recorded, the said complaint will be taken as confessed and you will be forever barred from contesting said complaint or any judgment entered thereon. WITNESS, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of said Court, this twenty-seventh day of March, in the year two thousand fourteen. DEBORAH J. PATTERSON, RECORDER

From the office of: Bart Heemskerk, Esquire, 75 Market Place, Springfield, MA 01103.

The town is interested in discussing alternatives and securing public perceptions of possible adverse impacts that could result from the project. Please send written comments to Patricia Carlino, Environmental Certifying Officer, Chester Town Hall, Chester, Massachusetts 01011. Comments must be received on or before April 21, 2014. Comments may also be submitted via email at: selectmen@comcast.net

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Unless an appearance is so filed by or for you, your default will be recorded, the said complaint will be taken as confessed and you will be forever barred from conEasterly by Belanger Road, testing said complaint or any 15.98 feet and 67.27 feet, re- judgment entered thereon. spectively; WITNESS, JUDITH C. CUTS o u t h e r l y b y l a n d n o w o r LER, Chief Justice of said Court, formerly of Lori A. Jones and this twenty-seventh day of Daniel B. Jones, about 134 feet; March, in the year two thou- If you are entitled to the benefits sand fourteen. of the Service Members' Civil and Relief Act of 1940 as amended, DEBORAH J. PATTERSON, and you object to such foreclosWesterly by Pequot Ponds; RECORDER ure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and anN o r t h e r ly b y l a n d n o w o r formerly of Nancy Demers et al, From the office of: Bart Heem- swer in said court at Springfield skerk, Esquire, 75 Market Place, in said County on or before about 136 feet. Springfield, MA 01103. 05/19/2014 or you may be forever barred from claiming that Plaintiffs admit the above desuch foreclosure is invalid under scribed land is subject to the folsaid Act. lowing: A certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon, situate in said Westfield, bounded and described as follows:

HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain will have on the human environment for the Hampden Street Water Main Restoration Project under a FY 2013-DR Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program. The Town is considering improvements to their water distribution system at the west end of Hampden Street where it crosses Walker Brook. The project is located in the 100year Floodplain. This project will restore and upgrade the town’s water distribution system through the installation of 100 linear feet of new water main. The existing line was removed from service following damage sustained during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. The existing line, installed under Walker Brook, will be abandoned in place. The new line will cross over the Brook on a support beam adjacent to the Hampden Street Bridge.

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Western Massachusetts Hospital is seeking a half time Clinical Social Worker. The position requires a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, a current and valid licensure as an LCSW, LICSW preferred and a valid license and preferably two years of social work experience in a hospital setting. The part time clinical social worker will join the small Social Service department in a fast paced chronic care setting. The key functions are:

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The City of Westfield seeks qualified applicants for position of Benefits Coordinator. This administrative position is responsible for assisting in the oversight of employment practices and the general management of employee benefits. Two to four years experience in benefits or related benefits administration. Salary for 35 hour/wk. position is $39,000 - $50,000 dependent upon experience. The City offers excellent benefits packages to employees. Full position description and application are available at: Personnel Department 59 Court Street Room 109 Westfield, MA 01085 or can be downloaded at: www.cityofwestfield.org Application, resume and cover letter to be returned to above address no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2014. The City of Westfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. (M/F/H/)

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0265 Firewood SEASONED FIREWOOD 100% hardwood. Stacking available. Cut, split, delivered. (128cu.ft.) Volume discounts. Call for pricing. Hollister's Firewood (860)653-4950.

0285 Wanted To Buy PAYING CASH FOR COINS, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)5949550.

0315 Tag Sales SOUTHWICK GENTLEMAN'S ESTATE / TAG SALE. 39 WYNNFIELD CIRCLE. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 3, 4, 5. 9-4. Fine furnishings... Paintings, Brega prints, oriental carpets, workshop tools, clocks, lamps, Sony home theater, 300-CD changer, antiques trunks, Hitchcock chairs, home office machines, cast iron patio set, much more. 24 photos on Craigslist.

0339 Landlord Services DASHE-INTEL Comprehensive Landlord Services Tenant screening including criminal background and credit checks. Call Steve or Kate (413) 579-1754 www.DasheIntel.com

0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 3rd floor efficiency apartment. Recently remodeled, kitchen with lots of cabinet space, appliances included. Dining room, living room, laundry hookups in basement, quiet neighborhood, off street parking. No pets. Non smoker. $525/month plus utilities. (413)374-8803.

BLANDFORD 2 bedroom, 1 bath small apartment. All appliances and utilities included. $800/month. Available April 1st. Call (413)537-3630.

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WESTFIELD Beautiful 2 bedroom townhouse, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included. Very reasonable heat cost. Sorry no pets. From $795/month. Call for more information (860)485-1216 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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DEADLINE: 2PM THE DAY BEFORE E-mail: dianedisanto@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com ROOM TO RENT in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen and laun- 0375 Business Property dry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities. Available now to non-smoker. $ 6 0 0 / m o n t h , W e s t f i e l d . MONTGOMERY 5 miles from (413)355-2338 or (413)562- Westfield. Spacious office includes utilities and WiFi. 7341. $350/month. Call (413)9776277.

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WESTFIELD 2 bedroom apartments, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. Possible pet. $895/month. (413)562-2266.

WESTFIELD, 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, kitchen, living room, bath, e n c l o s e d p o r c h . N o p e t s . SINGLE FAMILY 3 bedroom $795/month plus utilities. First, Cape style home for rent. Hardwood in bedrooms. Located in last, security. (413)250-4811. quiet/private neighborhood a mile from Stanley Park, Westfield. $1,250. Dianna (413)530WESTFIELD 2 bedroom, 1 bath 0345 Rooms 7136. condo. $900/month includes heat and hot water. Non smoking, no pets. First, last, se- FURNISHED ROOM for rent. Full kitchen and bath, on bus curity. (413)519-8271. route. $105/week. (413)642- 0375 Business Property 5124. FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 famWESTFIELD SPACIOUS 1 bedily house on 0.47ac Business A room efficiency apartment. Basement with washer/dryer, off HUNTINGTON 1 room with zoned in downtown Westfield. street parking. $700/month plus heat, hot water, cable TV, air Excellent potential for a variety utilities. Close to WSU. Sorry no conditioning, refrigerator and mi- of businesses. Price negotiable. pets. First, last, security. Greg or c r o w a v e i n c l u d e d . C a l l F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n c a l l (413)454-3260. Paula (413)572-2652. (413)531-2197.

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RUSSELL, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Updated plumbing, electric. Town utilities. 155 Main A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN. Street. $104,000. (508) 259- Debris removal, landscaping, 1856. spring yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and 0400 Land more. (413)562-7462.

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MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deicing cables installed. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best prices. Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816.

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DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured. Flooring/Floor Sanding Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDwww.davedavidsonremodeling.com

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.

decks and gutters. Call for free quote. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733.

area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call (413)568-9731. No job too small !!

ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. 569-3066. (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in busiGutter Cleaning ness. www.wagnerrug.com RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REPAIRED. Antennas removed, chimChimney Sweeps neys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. InChimney repairs and rebuilds. Stain- sured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson less steel caps and liner systems. In- Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m. spections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured. Hauling Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706. #1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/DEMOLITION. Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demDrywall olition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages). Fully insured. Free estiT-BEST DRYWALL. Complete profes- mates. Phil (413)525-2892, (413)265sional drywall at amateur prices. Our 6380. ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-8218971. Free estimates. A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard,

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scrap metal removal. Seasoned Firewood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377.

A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house cleanouts, basements, attics, yards. Furnace and hot water heater removal. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. Free estimate on phone. Senior discount. Call Pete (413)433-0356. www.arajunkremoval.com.

Home & Office Cleaning CLEANING SERVICE. VERY REASONABLE - 8 years experience. We can help you keep your house in perfect condition. Satisfaction guaranteed. Free estimates. Excellent references. Call (413)455-9633.

Landscaping/Lawn Care S.E. LANDSCAPING. Lawn mowing, mulch, spring cleanups, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Call (413)977-1105.

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ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump House Painting pumps and french drain systems inDELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for stalled. Foundations pointed and all your exterior home improvement ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERV- stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)569needs. Roofing, siding, windows, ICES-20 Years serving the Westfield 1611. (413)374-5377.

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

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R.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVEMENT'S. Professional roofing & siding contractor. All types of home repairs. Expert emergency leak repair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. #CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call Bob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery. com

BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REMODELING.Kitchens, additions, Home Maintenance decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home Registered #106263, licensed & in- repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom reJIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior dis- sured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561. modeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs,

Plumbing & Heating

NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're Nick7419@comcast.net your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your Roofing interior painting needs done now. ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your We paint and stain log homes. Call ROOFING needs! POWER WASH(413)230-8141. ING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof,

A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes. Servicing the area over 12 years. Call PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. Kendra now for a free estimate and All your carpentry needs. (413)386- decorating advice. (413)564-0223, 4606. Did your windows fail with the (413)626-8880. cold weather? Don't wait another year! Call Paul for replacement windows. KELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling Many new features available. Windows summer schedule for exterior painting, are built in CT. All windows installed by interior painting anytime. Call Kyle Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Con- (413)667-3395. struction. My name is on my work.

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count. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience. C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilLic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682. ings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call (413)262-9314.

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removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs. Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job. 10% senior discount. Free estimates. MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701

Tree Service A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.

YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush removal, hedge/tree trimming, mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professional fertilizing, planting, pruning, caLawncare, (413)579-1639. bling and removals. Free estimates, fully insured. Please call Ken 569LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping 0469. needs.(413)626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, tree removal. Prompt estimates. lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residen- Crane work. Insured. “After 34 tial\commercial. No lawns to small. years, we still work hard at being Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917. #1.” (413)562-3395.

PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete winterization. No job too small. 35 years yard renovations. Drainage problems, profressional experience. (413)519- stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat 3251. service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including getting rid of that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749.

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)5626639.