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Petsense special permit approved

By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer Pet sense logoWESTFIELD – The Planning Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to grant a special permit to allow a pet kennel and grooming facilities in a pet food and supply retail store to be located in the Little River Plaza.

The special permit application was submitted by Petsense, Inc. to establish a pet supply and grooming retail store at 619 East Main St. Petsense Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is planning to provide pet food, supplies, toys and grooming in smaller retail markets nationwide.

Petsense applied for the kennel special permit to support its grooming business and to promote pet adoptions. The retail chain works in coordination with local animal shelters and has a weekend program in which dogs and cats are brought to the store for adoption.

The retailer petitioned the Planning Board for permission to set up nine adoption kennels in the front of the store for the adoption animals. Shelter volunteers and store staff frequently walk those dogs and cats inside the store so that patrons can interact with the adoptive animals, as well as to exercise the animals. Adoptive dogs are not kept overnight, but cats may be kept for several days.

The store will also have 12 kennels in the rear of the store in the area dedicated to bathing and grooming operations. Those kennels are equipped with blow dryers so the animals will be dry when returned to their owners.

Local residents involved in the pet grooming, training and show dog businesses raised a number of questions during the Nov. 19 public hearing on the special permit application, regarding animal care and safety, animal control, and sanitary practices.

The board members requested the applicant to provide additional information on the store protocols and procedures specific to

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Veteran remembrance events slated

Lights & Latkes A deep orange glow appears on the face of Jacob Blumenthal as he partakes in the Hanukkah Candle Lighting Blessing in the front courtyard of the Westfield Athenaeum last night. Visitors gathered in the courtyard to sing songs prior to a Lights & Latkes celebration at the Amelia Park Children’s Museum. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Alexandra Gary, 9, enjoys the music during a Lights & Latkes gathering at the Amelia Park Children’s Museum last night as part of the Hanukkah Candle Lighting Blessing in the front courtyard of the Westfield Athenaeum.

Joining Gary are, Sylvana Forgey, 8, center, and Rabbi Joyce Galaski, rear.

Anna Blumenthal, foreground, plays the organ as her brother Jacob, center, join their dad Andrew, rear, for Hanukkah songs during a gathering at the Amelia Park Children’s Museum as after a Menorah lighting and ceremony at the Westfield Athenaeum last night. (Photo by

(Photo by Frederick Gore)

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By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer PETER FRANCIS Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Two events are slated to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans.

The American Legion Post 124 will conduct a Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 7, marking the 72nd anniversary of the Japanese attack which claimed the lives of 2,388 men and women serving in the US Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Army Air Corps and Coast Guard.

That memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. at the stone monument dedicated to COP Frank P. Wojkiewicz in the park on the south bank of the Westfield River at the Great River Bridge. Wojkiewicz, the first Westfield FRANK P. resident to lost his WOJKIEWICZ life in WWII, was serving on the USS Arizona, a battleship sunk by Japanese aircraft during the early morning attack.

Wojkiewicz is entombed in the Arizona Memorial with 1,000 of his comrades.

Robert Greenleaf, a WWII Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, will be a special guest at the ceremony which will include a 21-gun salute, followed by Taps and the placing of a memorial wreath into the waters of the Westfield River.

Post 124 and all of the local veteran organizations will be represented at the event with color guards. The public is invited to attend the tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

A second event is scheduled at Stanley Park Veterans’ Memorial on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The city has been selected for the second time to be a stop in the Wreaths Across America tribute. An escort is taking the wreath from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, stopping in communities along that route.

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Hampden County to receive manufacturing training

By PETER FRANCIS Staff Writer LYNN – Yesterday, the Commonwealth’s Housing and Economic Development (HED) Secretary Greg Bialecki pledged $1.3 million from the state in support of programs designed to train Bay Staters for careers in advanced manufacturing.

According to the HED, those who will benefit most from the program are the unemployed, underemployed, and veterans.

“Massachusetts is on the cutting-edge in terms of what states are doing to grow 21st century manufacturing,” said Bialecki.

“By collaborating with regional partners, we can help provide those looking for employment with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in advanced manufacturing.”

The announcement was made at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute on Boston’s north shore, which hosts an adult machinist training program with 30 adult enrollees that received a $46,735 grant that will fund it completely.

Other regions of the state will receive state funds to boost their manufacturing might, with the Metro North Regional

Employment Board, and The Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board receiving $500,000 and $330,000, respectively, on behalf of the Northeast Advanced Manufacturing Consortium and Southeastern Massachusetts Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative.

The Hampden Regional Employment Board received the second highest allotment from Beacon Hill yesterday, raking in $444,208 in funding that will support a year of a Precision Manufacturing Training Program, which will seek to provide students with the skills necessary for careers in the industry and at companies such as Advance Manufacturing in Westfield.

“It’s very important to find trained help,” said Jeffrey Amanti, a production manager for the Turnpike Industrial Road institution. “It’s extremely difficult. The trend has been people moving away from manufacturing.”

Amanti finds said trend to be a real shame, since the cupboard for manufacturing in western Mass. is far from bare.

“There is a lot of manufacturing in this area,” he said. “But in the next 10 to 15 years, this cur-

rent crop of workers is going to retire, and there’s going to be a shortage of workers in manufacturing.”

A shortage that the administration of Governor Deval Patrick is well aware of.

According to a statement from the HED, the industry is expected to require 100,000 jobs in the next decade, a figure which led Patrick to form the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative in 2011.

A group comprised of leaders from industry, academia, and government, the AMC has been working together to enhance the competitiveness of Massachusetts manufacturing in the 21st century.

Their efforts led to the creation of the Advanced Manufacturing Regional Partnership Academy in June, which Patrick heralded as a “first-in-the-nation program designed to meet the manufacturing industry’s future workforce needs.”

The Academy will look to provide hands-on learning opportunities, as well as tool and peereducation to regional leaders, helping eliminate one of the industry’s chief concerns of find-

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ing well-trained employees to fill available jobs in manufacturing.

With an average annual salary of $75,000, many believe the positions should sell themselves, and that unemployed and underemployed Bay Staters, as well as veterans, would do well to take advantage of the training.

Amanti believes the grant will help his company immensely, but doesn’t see it changing how Advance Manufacturing does business.

“It’s huge. It means a lot to get this money, but I’m not sure it’s going to change our business,” he said. “Both of my grandfathers are vets. It’s the skills that are going to be important, and anytime we can hire skilled veterans, it’s important.”

Amanti also lent a shout out to other area manufacturing luminaries like Clement Fucci, a manufacturing shop instructor at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School who has received major kudos from Beacon Hill for his efforts in attempting to reestablish western Mass. as a hub of manufacturing activity.

“There are a lot of people who

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The annual town employee and volunteer holiday celebration is being changed a bit this year.

Traditionally, a luncheon for town employees and committee members has been held the week of Christmas during work hours in addition to a donut and coffee hour for volunteers.

This week, the Board of Selectmen agreed to change the start time, among other things.

“I’d like to see the time switched to 4:30 so it doesn’t interfere with the work day,” said Selectman Joseph Deedy. “I’d also like to see two vendors or go to bid [for food].”

The changes stemmed from a letter to the board written by employee Victoria Hickey. Hickey was present at the Nov. 25 board meeting and discussed her thoughts with selectmen.

Hickey asked the board to consider changing the time and changing the vendor.

“There are a number of restaurants in town we could give our business to,” said Hickey. “We’ve used the same vendor for years. We’re not complaining, just asking to change it up.”

Hickey surveyed employees on their

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Gateway Superintendent’s Corner One of our staff dents and parents, or members shared an teachers and adminarticle on “stacked istrators, to deterranking” with me mine the ‘effectiverecently that talked ness’ of educational about its use in big staff. business and educaWhile no one tion. Evidently this is argues with the currently a hot topic as necessity of evaluatI also heard it on the ing and supervising news as I drove to teachers and adminwork. Stacked ranking DR. DAVID HOPSON istrators, there has is the process of evaluating been much discussion on the effecemployees and then ranking them tiveness of the assessments used to on their performance with the measure growth, especially MCAS idea—originally spawned by Jack and its replacement, PARRC. Welch at GE—that this would lead Simply put, the majority of these to an “up or out” decision, i.e., assessments were not designed to those who were ranked well would measure student growth, or to be be rewarded, those who were on determinates of student achievethe bottom would be fired. ment, but have been ‘adapted’ This “stacked ranking” provided through statistical manipulation to much of the impetus behind the do so (much like the scores themRace to the Top (RTT) program selves seem to be manipulated from the U.S. Department of from year to year, test to test, and Education with substantial finan- grade to grade). The other interestcial support from Bill Gates. In the ing item, especially relevant now years since RTT was implemented, with the hot issue of unfunded many states (including mandates, is the time required by Massachusetts) have modified both administrators and teachers to their evaluation system to mimic implement this new system, yet no the idea of stacked ranking. This additional funding is provided to includes evaluating education staff complete these evaluations while on roughly 33 ‘core’ standards, still completing all of the everindicators and elements, measuring increasing reports required by both student growth over time using the state and federal governments. assessments such as MCAS, and eventually seeking input from stuSee Gateway, Page 8

Class of 1953 reunion Members of the Saint Mary Class of 1953 and their spouses gathered at the Tavern Restaurant in Westfield for their 60th class reunion. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

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Employees at 2 bars see big mystery tips ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Employees at two Ann Arbor bars have seen some unusually big tips this year.

The Ann Arbor News reports (http://bit. ly/18AUPyc ) that in September a $3,000 tip was left for an $87.98 bill at Bar Louie and $7,000 for a $200 bill at Alley Bar. Alley Bar co-owner Robbie Schulz says he waited on a group of about five guys after University of Michigan’s home football game against Notre Dame. He says they arrived about 1:40 a.m., had some drinks and one of them paid with a credit card.

Schulz says the tip was split among Alley Bar staff. He says the tippers wanted to remain anonymous.

The tips are among a number reported around the country in recent months.

They’re chronicled on the photo-sharing application Instagram using the “tipsforjesus” name.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2013. There are 26 days left in the year.

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n Dec. 5, 1933, national Prohibition came to an end as Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, repealing the 18th Amendment.

ON THIS DATE: In 1776, the first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. In 1782, the eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, was born in Kinderhook, N.Y.; he was the first chief executive to be born after American independence.

In 1791, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in Vienna, Austria, at age 35.

In 1792, George Washington was re-elected president; John Adams was re-elected vice president.

In 1831, former President John Quincy Adams took his seat as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

In 1848, President James K. Polk triggered the Gold Rush of ‘49

by confirming that gold had been discovered in California.

In 1932, German physicist Albert Einstein was granted a visa, making it possible for him to travel to the United States.

In 1955, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merged to form the AFL-CIO under its first president, George Meany.

In 1979, feminist Sonia Johnson was formally excommunicated by the Mormon Church because of her outspoken support for the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution.

In 1991, Richard Speck, who’d murdered eight student nurses in Chicago in 1966, died in prison a day short of his 50th birthday.

In 1994, Republicans chose Newt Gingrich to be the first GOP speaker of the House in four decades.

TEN YEARS AGO:

The two makers of flu shots in the United States, Chiron and Aventis Pasteur, announced they had run out of vaccine and would not be able to meet a surge in demand. A suicide bombing on a commuter train in southern Russia killed 44 people, two days before the nation’s parliamentary elections. Six children were killed during an assault by U.S. forces on a compound in eastern Afghanistan. A federal judge in Utah threw out the case against two civic leaders accused of bribery in their efforts to bring the 2002 Winter Games to Salt Lake City.

FIVE YEARS AGO: The Labor Department reported that an alarming half-million jobs

had vanished in Nov. 2008 as unemployment hit a 15-year high of 6.7 percent. A judge in Las Vegas sentenced O.J. Simpson to 33 years in prison (with eligibility for parole after nine) for an armed robbery at a hotel room. Death claimed actresses Nina Foch at age 84 and Beverly Garland at age 82.

ONE YEAR AGO: Port clerks returned to work at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach after an eight-day strike that paralyzed the nation’s busiest shipping complex; they had won guarantees against the outsourcing of jobs. Jazz composer and pianist Dave Brubeck, known for his exotic and challenging rhythms in pieces such as “Take Five,” died in Norwalk, Conn., a day before he would have turned 92.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Singer Little Richard is 81. Author Joan Didion is 79. Author Calvin Trillin is 78. Actor Jeroen Krabbe (yeh-ROHN’ krah-BAY’) is 69. Opera singer Jose Carreras is 67. Pop singer Jim Messina is 66. College Football Hall of Famer Jim Plunkett is 66. World Golf Hall of Famer Lanny Wadkins is 64. Actress Morgan Brittany is 62. Actor Brian Backer is 57. Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Monk is 56. Country singer Ty England is 50. Rock singer-musician John Rzeznik (The Goo Goo Dolls) is 48. Country singer Gary Allan is 46. Comedian-actress Margaret Cho is 45. Writer-director Morgan J. Freeman is 44. Actress Alex Kapp Horner is 44. Rock musician Regina Zernay (Cowboy Mouth) is 41. Actress Paula Patton is 38. Actress Amy Acker is 37. Actor Nick Stahl is 34.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Keri Hilson is 31. Actor Frankie Muniz is 28. Actor Ross Bagley is 25.

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Continued from Page 1 thoughts and presented them to the board via the letter. One of the main concerns was the time.

“We have it here and there’s a lot of work for the maintenance dept. in addition to what they’re doing in the building,” Hickey said, adding that employees often “don’t attend the party because they have to man the offices and its not enjoyable.”

Hickey said a 4:30 p.m. start would allow employees to assist the maintenance department in setting up the party.

Selectwoman Tracy Cesan asked Hickey why the lunch during work hours was a concern, but the donut appreciation hour was not. Hickey said it was easier to grab a donut and bring it back to a desk than lunch.

“You can’t really enjoy that plate of food if you’re rushing and at that time it’s holiday time and people have things to do on their lunch hour,” said Hickey.

Cesan said according to the accounting department, the events cost between $1,500$1,700 to run the coffee and donut appreciation and thank you lunch.

“Vicki makes a good point that if people don’t appreciate it and find it an inconvenience, coupled with the fact that we’re raising taxes and this is a lot of money for people that don’t seem to want to attend,” said Cesan, “my personal opinion is we should cancel it all together. If they want to do the donuts and coffee for more like $300 or $400 for the volunteers and people that run the commissions to say thank you, and these guys want to come in and grab a free cup of coffee, use their lunch hour the way they perceive and save the taxpayer’s a lot of money.”

Cesan said in the past, taxes were lower and there were more funds for the event.

“Times are tough now and I don’t think we should be issuing $1,500, $1,600 for an event, especially in light of people coming forward and saying they don’t want it anymore,” said Cesan.

This week, Hickey addressed Cesan’s Nov. 25 comments and pointed out that her letter to the board begins with an overall sentiment of appreciation for the events, and said at no time did she say the employees did not want to have a celebration.

After a brief heated exchange between Hickey and Cesan, Fox asked Deedy to serve as a liaison for the holiday celebrations, which will continue again this year.

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The Wreaths Across America organization has never selected a community for a second visit. Last year 200 city residents attended the wreath laying ceremony at the Stanley Park Veterans’ Memorial. Wreaths Across American organizers appreciated the community support and decided to come through Westfield again.

Wreaths Across American was initiated by Morrill Worcester, a Maine wreath businessman, in 1992.

Worcester and supporters laid 5,000 wreaths on headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. This year, Worcester has arranged for up to 100,000 wreaths to be placed on gravesites at the military cemetery in his biggest wreath-laying undertaking yet.

The nonprofit organization was founded to continue and expand the annual wreath laying ceremony.

A convoy of more than 20 trucks left Worcester Wreath Co. in the eastern Maine town of Harrington on Sunday to begin the six-day journey to the cemetery in Arlington, Va., outside Washington, the final resting place for hundreds of thousands of veterans and a tourist site that draws 4 million visitors a year. Along the way, there’ll be ceremonies at schools, veterans’ homes and in communities in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.

“What an honor for Westfield and Stanley Park,

because it’s the vets who own this memorial,” said McKean, a Vietnam-era vet who served on the Air Force Presidential Honor Guard, and was part of the burial team for J. Edgar Hoover. “To be selected for the second year in a row says a lot about our city.”

The theme for this year’s ceremony is “Come with a mission, leave with a memory” and McKean is optimistic for a large turnout, but admits a lot of external factors will play a role in the size of the crowd.

“It’s all dependent on the weather. A lot of veterans are elderly,” he said. “And it’s timing, too. The tractor trailers are coming across the state from Topsfield, and stopping in Princeton before they get to us.”

This year’s event will feature appearances by Westfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik and State Senator Don Humason, Jr.; along with remarks from the First Lady of the State of Maine Ann LePage; Morrill Worcester, the founder of Wreaths Across America; his wife Karen, the organization’s executive director; Barb Benard, president of the American Gold Star Mothers; and eighth-grade representatives from North and South Middle Schools, Julia Visconti and Mackenzie Culver.

“I’ve done this event (the convoy) twice before, and it’s an honor to honor our fallen men and women,” said Benard, who is in her first year as president of the Gold Star Mothers. “Many of our fallen served in wars that

have long gone by, and so it means a lot to their families to look at that name and see a wreath on their stone.”

McKean said that the presence of local schoolchildren had a lot to do with Westfield’s selection to be visited by the convoy for a second straight year.

“Visitors were so impressed that we had children at last year’s event,” he said. “The students who came out last year, it was really heartwarming.”

Wreaths Across America spokesperson Amber Caron pointed out Westfield’s strong penchant for volunteerism and support for the Armed Forces as part of the reasoning behind a second visit “The organization is volunteer based,” she said. “All the cities we’re going to have invited us. We look for communities that want the wreaths.”

Caron added that Wreaths Across America often visits schools in an effort to instill an appreciation for the service of the Armed Forces and to “share the message and honor the memory.”

“The convoy functions as a really long veterans parade,” she said. “There will be eleven trucks full of wreaths, a bus full of American Gold Star families who have lost family members, as well as a Patriot Guard and a State Police escort when they cross into another state. We just want to spread our message to honor and teach.”

Training Continued from Page 1 are working hard to get opportunities for western Mass.,” said Amanti.

Fucci himself is excited about how the program will benefit operations being conducted at the school.

“We currently run an afterschool program three nights a week from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. training vets, and well as the unemployed and underemployed.” Fucci said. “We’re just trying to fill the pipeline for advanced manufacturing.”

The $300 course has drawn lots of interest during its operation, and Fucci, who has been with the school’s manufacturing shop for 31 years, believes that Westfield’s manufacturing pool may be getting very deep very soon.

“A study from Northeastern University said Massachusetts needs to replace 100,000 jobs in manufacturing,” he said, reiterating HED’s concerns. “There’s been a very talented pool of people working in manufacturing, but they’ll be retiring soon.”

Fucci is confident that the

program won’t adversely affect advanced manufacturing indus- medium size companies doing 8,000 people,” Ward added. this work running up and down “We’re grateful for the state’s his students with an influx of try, a demand-driven effort.”

“There are 290 small and the Pioneer Valley, that employ investing in this key industry.” competition.

“Over the last few years, these companies have almost exclusively sought after vocational high school students.

Continued from Page 1 There are always openings for adoption fees, fecal matter management and caretaker or attendant.” our students (at Westfield Vocdisposal, the size of the adoption kennels and the The conditions require no more than one Tech).” he said.

“It’s great news,” said Bill identification of local shelters who would partici- unkenneled dog per groomer, except when under Ward, director of the Hampden pate in the adopting program and what policies the direct control of the owner, and prohibit kenCounty Regional Employment those shelters have in place for pet adoption, neling of dogs in the grooming kennels when the Board. “This grant will enable including background checks of perspective store is closed.

The retailer is also required to establish a pet us to continue to provide train- adoptive patrons.

Those issues were addressed in the conditions sanitation protocol, including disposal bags, ing for new workers and upgrade training for current attached to the special permit by the Planning receptacles and signage outside the store and that Board Tuesday night. the store monitor the common and parking areas workers.”

The conditions prohibit housing more than one of the plaza to ensure proper disposal of pet Ward said that the Regional Employment Board has created animal per kennel, with the exception of “kittens waste. The management is also required to disstrong partnerships with local or bonded cats” and limit the number of adoptive pose of small pet waste by the end of the business community colleges and voca- dogs to “no more than one unkenneled dog per day. tional-technical colleges, and will conduct the training sessions with the help of the public infrastructure.

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This is to the lady that feeds the birds in Dec. 2 paper. Bless you for doing that. I, too, have gone many a time into the dollar store and come out with a big bag of animal crackers and thrown them out to the birds there. If you go to the Friehofer discount store in West Springfield at the little plaza on Kings Hwy & Morton Street, you can get a bag of bird bread for $2.00 and on Wed. it’s senior discount day and I think you get another 10 percent off. I went yesterday and got a bag with 6 loaves of bread in it. Merry Christmas to you.

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Senator Warren takes sides in Democratic feud

By JAMES HOHMANN Politico.com As Elizabeth Warren waded in and a congresswoman running for Pennsylvania governor distanced herself, an escalating feud Wednesday between left-leaning groups highlighted a major fault line among Democrats over entitlements.

It started with an op-ed in Monday’s Wall Street Journal. Two leaders of the center-left think tank, Third Way, wrote that “economic populism is a dead end for Democrats.” Jon Cowan and Jim Kessler argued that plans to increase Social Security benefits, put off Medicare reform and raise taxes on the rich espoused by liberals like Warren are irresponsible, substantively and politically.

A chorus of groups aligned with the liberal wing of the party – from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee to Howard Dean’s Democracy for America and Russ Feingold’s Progressives United – responded by attacking Third Way as a Wall Street-funded front group.

A liberal candidate running in a crowded Democratic primary, John Hanger, then joined these groups Wednesday morning in calling on Rep. Allyson Schwartz, the early Democratic frontrunner in the race to take on Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett next year, to resign as an honorary co-chair of Third Way. By lunch time, Warren jumped into the fray. Her Senate office blasted out a letter from the freshman firebrand senator to the CEOs of the country’s six largest financial institutions, prodding them to disclose money they provide to think tanks like Third Way. “Just as there is transparency around your direct efforts to influence policymaking through lobbying,” Warren wrote, “the same transparency should exist for any indirect efforts you make to influence policymaking through financial contributions to think tanks.”

A few hours later, Schwartz condemned the piece for the Journal but declined to end her affiliation with the group.

“She read the op-ed and thought it was outrageous and strongly disagreed, and she told Third Way that,” said spokesman Mark Bergman. “She has constantly fought to preserve and protect Medicare and Social Security.

Each of the groups involved said the back-and-forth is an opening salvo in a debate among Democrats that will only become louder through 2014 and 2016. As much as is written about the divide between tea party and establishment Republicans, the Democratic Party has its own ideological breach that the episode has brought to the fore.

Third Way co-founder Matt Bennett explained that JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, one of the recipients of Warren’s letter, would see an increase in his Social Security benefits under a plan supported by Warren. Bennett said it is “magical thinking” to believe government can invest more in education and infrastructure while putting off long-term fixes to Medicare and simultaneously infusing more money into the Social Security system. Bennett added that his group is willing to take a short-term political hit to ensure the long-term political solvency of programs that seniors depend on.

“Our view as Democrats is that the entitlement crisis threatens the twin achievements of progressive politics in the 20th century, which is the safety net – the programs themselves – and the idea of government investment,” said Bennett. “Since we believe strongly both are vital, we’ve got to fix the problem.”

The victories of Warren and New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio have given liberals fresh confidence that their wing of the party is ascendent. Schwartz’s attempt to distance herself from Third Way emboldened the Progressive Change Campaign Committee to call on the centrist group’s other co-chairs to take public positions on the Journal op-ed.

“Third Way couldn’t have picked a less strategic fight than attacking two of the most popular things in the Democratic Party: Elizabeth Warren and Social Security,” said PCCC cofounder Adam Green. “It’s a huge blunder, and their credibility will take a big hit on Capitol Hill.”

The battle also previews something that could dog Hillary Clinton if she runs for president and draws a challenger from her left. Clintonism has long been synonymous with moderate, third-way-style politics. Leading moderates like Bennett are alums of Bill Clinton’s White House.

Warren’s willingness to take sides only boosts her standing as a darling of progressive activists. Green was ecstatic that she sent her letter after PCCC started circulating a petition to activists trying to get Third Way to fully disclose all their donors.

“In our minds, Elizabeth Warren is the north star to which the entire Democratic Party can look as they seek direction,” said Green. “The wind’s at our back, and Third Way’s kind of yelping from the sidelines.”

Third Way’s Bennett offered a more conciliatory tone. He noted the group’s support for the Dodd-Frank financial law, the Affordable Care Act and budget deals that have raised taxes on the wealthy.

“Our party is large and robust enough to have these kinds of policy disagreements,” he said, “and it’s important that no one try to drum anyone else out of the tent – the way Republicans do.”

Supporters of a ballot Initiative to update the state’s Bottle Deposit Law gathered on the steps of the Secretary of State’s office this week to announce that they collected almost double the number of signatures needed to qualify for the November 2014 ballot.

“From Salem to Stockbridge, from North Adams to New Bedford, we have signatures and support from citizens of every single one of the state’s 351 cities and towns,” said Janet Domenitz, Executive Director of MASSPIRG. “It’s hard to find someone who objects to reducing litter and increasing recycling.”

Although certification requires 68,911 valid signatures, the Updated Bottle Bill campaign gathered over 130,000 signatures, which is nearly double what is needed. “I carried two clipboards most of the time, to keep up with the crowds who wanted to sign,” said Andrew Fish, field coordinator for the petition drive and MASSPIRG associate.

The state’s bottle bill, the nickel deposit on soda, was originally passed by the state legislature over 30 years ago. The most successful recycling system in the state by far, the deposit covers only carbonated beverages, as those drinks were what was consumed when the original bill passed. Now water, juices, and sports drinks are rapidly taking over the marketplace, and there has been a sharp increase in litter of those types of containers. Recycling rates of soda bottles and cans, covered by the 5¢ deposit is nearly 80%, but only 23% of water, juice, and other non-covered beverages are recycled. Legislation to update the law has been pending on Beacon Hill for almost a

decade. Earlier this year, supporters decided to take the proposal directly to the public.

This citizen-driven effort was spearheaded by a broad coalition of the state’s environmental, civic and advocacy groups including the Sierra Club, MASSPIRG, the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, the Environmental League of Massachusetts, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, the South Shore Recycling Cooperative, and the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts have been gathering signatures statewide. “We originally hoped to get 100,000 signatures, however we met with so much success and positive feedback, that we just kept going,” said Lynn Wolbarst of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts.

Now with 130,000 signatures turned in – more than 105,000 of which were certified by city and town clerks-- attention will turn back to the Legislature, which has several months to act on this bill before it heads to the November 2014 ballot.

“It defies logic, why the Legislature has sat on such a popular, common sense, and money-saving bill for so many years,” noted Janet Domenitz of MASSPIRG. “Maybe this overwhelming signature drive will finally get the message to them to pass this bill.”

“Big business opponents have already started their ‘trash talk,’ calling this proposal a ‘tax,’” commented Ken Pruitt of the Environmental League of Massachusetts. “The public isn’t going to swallow that nonsense.”

“It’s about litter and recycling,” added Ryan Black of the Sierra Club. “There’s no other system that even comes close to having the same success.”

New rules on derivatives draw suit

By ZACHARY WARMBRODT Politico.com Wall Street trade groups are launching a coordinated legal challenge against new rules for international derivatives trades — a pillar of the 2010 Dodd-Frank law intended to bring more light to once dark markets.

At stake in a lawsuit filed Wednesday against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is how to police the multitrilliondollar derivatives market that was a source of the 2008 financial crisis but that the industry argues could buckle under the weight of new rules — a charge advocates of tighter oversight say is an attempt to gut needed reforms.

Industry groups argue the CFTC issued regulations in July that don’t comply with federal guidelines for crafting rules and that the agency has since made the situation more complicated by issuing advisories without enough public input “through sudden and unpredictable regulatory fiat.”

The lawsuit against the CFTC is being brought by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association and the Institute of International Bankers, whose members include big banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase as well as other financial institutions active in derivatives markets.

The groups said that they tried to adapt to baseline guidance finalized by the CFTC’s commissioners in July for cross-border deals but are troubled by subsequent staff advisories blessed by CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler that they argue expanded the agency’s reach.

“What’s happened here is that a single commissioner acting with his staff has issued guidance which really amounts to a rule and the practical effect of that is that the action is outside the bounds of what the Congress has directed,” former Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), now chief executive of SIFMA, said in an interview Wednesday.

The challenge calls into question a key piece of how the CFTC regulates the kinds of derivatives that nearly brought down American International Group in 2008 and led to government bailouts of the insurer and the banking industry.

“Congress was clear in the Dodd-Frank Act that we had to learn the lessons of the 2008 crisis,” Gensler said in October.

“Money and risk knows no geographic border.”

The lawsuit filed Wednesday afternoon in the U.S. District Court in Washington hinges on a long-standing critique that the CFTC sidestepped requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act and the Commodity Exchange Act by issuing the cross-border regulations in the form of guidance rather than a formal rule. The industry groups argue that the agency failed to conduct adequate cost-benefit analysis required by law. The CFTC finalized the guidance in a 3-1 vote.

The groups will ask the court to vacate the July guidance “as it really was disguised rulemaking” and require the CFTC to rewrite it, SIFMA General Counsel Ira Hammerman said Wednesday. The groups also want the court to tell the CFTC it can’t enforce the cross-border aspects of other Dodd-Frank rules for central clearing, reporting and executing on trading platforms.

To argue their case, the trade groups have hired Gibson Dunn partner Eugene Scalia, who is the industry’s go-to attorney for challenging new financial regulations — a role in which he has had some high-profile successes. He was a Labor Department official in the George W. Bush administration and is the son of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Though the CFTC finalized the guidance in July, the agency and Gensler inflamed tensions in November with follow-up staff advisories that were written as clarifications of the crossborder regulations, but that the industry saw as an expansion of the agency’s reach.

One of the advisories said that overseas trades booked by banks overseas would fall under Dodd-Frank if a U.S. employee is involved with arranging the deal. After word of a potential lawsuit leaked, the CFTC on Nov. 26 gave the industry until Jan. 14 to comply with the advisory.

The November advisories, the groups said, pushed them to act.

At issue is the extent to which the international swaps dealing business will become fragmented as regulators across the globe implement new rules for an industry accustomed to the types of deals where the London office of a bank can book transactions for Japanese clients hedging risks in Latin America.

Under the CFTC’s November advisory, if that bank in London has a U.S. employee who “arranged, negotiated or executed” the deal, it falls under U.S. rules. The groups argue that this is a big change from guidelines finalized in July that set boundaries for the agency’s regulation.

“This is the sort of legal debate or byproduct that’s filtered out of the fact that this is an international business and they’re trying to figure out how do I continue to run that if every-

thing’s being split up,” TABB Group Director of Fixed Income Will Rhode said.

After a backlash from Wall Street and Republicans in Congress, Gensler defended the decision to issue the November advisory as a means of explaining that activities physically happening in the United States will be treated the same for U.S. and foreign banks.

“One elevator bank, one set of rules,” he said.

ISDA Chief Executive Robert Pickel said Wednesday the group’s members should continue to comply with the rules as they’re written and they expect the legal process to take several months.

The groups will likely have some political support in the United States and abroad.

Republicans and some Democrats in Congress have characterized Gensler’s approach to regulating cross-border derivatives as disruptive to not only big, international banks but also energy and agriculture companies that rely on financial institutions to hedge risk.

“The lawsuit comes in direct response to Chairman Gensler’s decision to ignore the rule of law and disregard long-established procedures at the CFTC for adopting new rules,” said Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), who chairs the House Agriculture Committee, which oversees the CFTC. Foreign officials, most prominently from the European Union, have gone out of their way to criticize Gensler for not doing enough to align post-financial crisis rules with the rest of the world.

Gensler, a former Goldman Sachs executive and Treasury official, has argued that regulations that have upset Wall Street are necessary to prevent a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis, when the federal government had little ability to oversee the offexchange derivatives market. Industry groups have sued the CFTC with mixed results under Gensler’s watch.

Gensler has won kudos for pushing the CFTC to finalize almost all of the dozens of Dodd-Frank rules required of the agency while at the same time upsetting officials in and outside the agency for his drive.

“It is time to end this regulatory insanity,” Republican CFTC Commissioner Scott O’Malia said in Singapore Wednesday before the lawsuit was filed.

The lawsuit is spurring the agency’s defenders to action.

Financial reform advocacy group Better Markets is planning to intervene in the lawsuit arguing the industry already won concessions from the agency when the guidance was released.

“The guidance is not as strong as it should be because the CFTC tried to accomodate innumerable industry complaints and quote-unquote concerns,” said Better Markets President Dennis Kelleher.

The CFTC will have to respond to the challenge during a major leadership transition, as Gensler plans to step down later this year. Former Treasury official Timothy Massad has been nominated as Gensler’s successor and he is expected to be confirmed in the first few months of 2014.

Senators on both sides of the issue are certain to press Massad on how he views the regulations of international derivative markets and while he now will only need 51 votes to be confirmed, thanks to a recent Senate rule change, he could lose needed Democratic support if he doesn’t back Gensler’s approach.

The groups filing the lawsuit Wednesday made clear that they are sending a broader message that regulators should not take a unilateral approach.

“There is a bigger issue here than the issue of how you deal with derivatives,” Gregg said.

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She grew up in Westfield and attended local schools. Anna lived in Westfield and Cummington. She was a head cook at Smith College for many years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Westfield Grange, was a Girl Scout leader and a volunteer at Western Mass Hospital for 10 years. Anna also loved to play cribbage in Cummington.

She was predeceased by her husband’s Philo “Benny” Kenyon and Stanford Miller. Anna leaves her sons, Bruce Kenyon and his wife Carolyn of Westfield and Robert Kenyon and his wife Kathryn of Colorado. She also leaves 7 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren and her brother, Carol Wemette of Dennisport.

A graveside service will be held for Anna on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield. Calling hours are omitted.

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A Christmas Carol Returns…

As “Nutcracker” is to ballet, “A Christmas Carol” is to theatre. Based on Charles Dickens’ novella, published 170 years ago, the story relates the redemption of the bitter, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, after he’s visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.

There have been a myriad of adaptations of the Dickens’ novella, from Patrick Stewart’s 1988 one-man reading (in which he played all the characters) to a stage musical in London starring Anthony Newley. “Scrooge or Marley’s Ghost” was a short British film that dates back to 1901.

Jim Carrey starred in the latest film version in 2009.

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‘A Winter Concert’ Band Director Luke Baillargeon speaks to the audience before the start of South Middle Schools “A Winter Concert” last night. (Photo by Noah Buchanan)

Two students in the South Middle sixth grade band focus on reading their music while playing their flutes. (Photo by Noah Buchanan)

South Middle School students in the Jazz Band play their trumpets during last night’s “A Winter Concert.” (Photo by Noah Buchanan)

Gateway Continued from Page 2 In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates said that adopting a stacked ranking would move American education from last place to first, and that by using the proven processes adopted and implemented from big business we would rapidly improve education. Perhaps the fact that Microsoft (and other corporations) recently dropped their stacked ranking due to significant problems with staff morale, lack of innovation, and the evaluation system suppressing collaborative efforts is the reason this has become news worthy of late. If you review the Massachusetts Model of Evaluation, or the MCAS or PARRC assessments, you’ll quickly note that neither provides any way to measure what we know is important to success in real life – collaboration, problem solving skills, creativity, communication, and ethical behavior (also known as 21st Century Skills). Is it too much to ask that those skills that we know are important to success, whether measured at the family level, work level, community level, or state/federal level, be part of the measurement of student and staff success and evaluation in education? Is this another case of business leaders using their considerable financial resources to foist a solution upon education that, by the time it’s adopted, is no longer being used by business? Or is this another way to divert responsibility from those in charge of creating laws and regulations to deal with issues like education, poverty, and the economy (as well as from individual families) to the schools? We all know that schools only have children approximately 10 percent of the time from birth to age 18, that schools do not control the financial well being of families, and that the best predictor of success on the current standardized tests for students is zip code (social/ economic status), yet we are led to believe that spending more time on testing, more time on evaluating students and staff, and additional data collection is more worthwhile than time spent on educating students in a collaborative, problem solving, and authentic learning community. Perhaps this latest news on “stacked ranking” will finally be the extra impetus to the swelling condemnation of the process that will start the pendulum swinging back towards a more realistic, successful, and productive manner of assessing “success” in education.

Police Logs Continued from Page 5 a vehicle parked at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School, the officer reports they went to the school where the man identified scrap metal found in the back of a pickup truck as having been stolen from his scrap container, the officer reports that when the owner of the vehicle arrived he admitted stealing the metal and the officer followed him back to the business to ensure he returned the stolen metal, the complainant declined to pursue criminal charges; 2:29 p.m.: accident, City View Boulevard at Granville Road, a caller reports a vehicle has left the roadway, the responding officer reports the vehicle slid off the roadway due to black ice and is on it’s side in a ditch but the operator was not injured, the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard; 4:40 p.m.: assault, Hampden Street, a caller reports that his 12-year-old son was assaulted by a 16-year-old boy earlier in the day, the responding officer reports that the caller said that he his son’s shirt was ripped and the boy was bitten but said he does not wish to pursue criminal charges; 5:34 p.m.: breaking and entering, Mechanic Street, a caller reports his vehicle was broken into while he was away for the Thanksgiving weekend and property was stolen, the

responding officer reports a window was broken to gain access to the vehicle and a GPS device and other property was stolen; 9:25 p.m.: suspicious activity, Hampton Ponds Playground, 74 Old Stage Road, a caller reports a vehicle has parked in the playground’s parking lot, the responding officer reports he found the vehicle was occupied by a Southampton resident and a Holyoke resident, both were found to be in possession of marijuana and both were issued city ordinance violation citations.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 7:39 a.m.: assist other agency, Ponders Hollow Road, firefighters were asked to assist another city department by effecting entry into a vehicle, services rendered; 7:48 a.m.: fraud, a resident came to the station to complain of unauthorized use of his debit card, the responding officer reports the complainant said that he discovered that his debit card had thrice been used to purchase $100 gift cards, the case was referred to the financial crimes unit of the detective bureau; 1:12 p.m.: larceny, Westfield Industrial Park Road, a representative of a shooting sports wholesaler reports a firearm is missing from the company’s inventory, the responding detective

reports the loss remains under investigation; 1:52 p.m.: fraud, Ford Avenue, a resident who is not fluent in English came to the station with a friend to complain of fraud, the responding officer reports the woman identified a man who she explained had been engaged to translate for her friend with a cable television company and used the opportunity to add his name to the victim’s account and subsequently acquired a cable control box in the victim’s name, the control box is now an issue for the man’s account; 2:28 p.m.: larceny, Springfield Road, a caller from a Springfield Road department store reports two shoplifters have been detained in the store, the responding officer reports an employee told him that the two women had been seen concealing merchandise and were detained after they paid for a few other items, merchandise valued at about $400 which had not been paid for was recovered, one of the women initially gave the officer a false name and when her true name was discovered she was found to be the subject of an outstanding warrant, Jeraliz Arroyo, 28, of 93 Kenyon St., Springfield, was arrested for larceny of property valued more than $250, being an arrestee who provides a false name and on the warrant,

Suhey Coll, 32, of 93 Kenyon St., Springfield, was arrested for larceny of property valued more than $250; 6:48 p.m.: annoying phone calls, Sackett Road, a caller reports receiving threatening phone calls, the responding officer reports he spoke with a suspect but could not develop probable cause to support charges; 8:30 p.m.: noise complaint, Mather Street, a caller reports a noise complaint at a residence where a bonfire is burning, the responding firefighters report the resident was very cooperative and extinguished the fire without objection; 9:07 p.m.: disturbance, Wild Flower Circle, a resident came to the station to complain that his son assaulted him at his home, the responding officer reports the man said that his son assaulted him during an argument in violation of an abuse prevention order and he is concerned about the safety of his wife and daughter, man said his son had left the house, the victim called police again at 1 a.m. to report his son had returned to the house, Joshua Gravell, 17, of 8 Wild Flower Circle, was arrested for being delinquent by reason of assault and battery in a domestic relationship and by reason of violation of an abuse prevention order.

Museum launches annual raffle WESTFIELD — It’s that time of year again!

The air is crisp, the Holidays are fast approaching, and Westfield Museum Inc. is launching its Third Annual Raffle!

Westfield Museum Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 2007 to promote the recognition and study of Westfield’s rich history. Its first project, the Westfield Historic Industries Preservation Project, includes the restoration of and modifications to the whip manufacturing building at 360 Elm Street, Westfield, to house a working museum and other relevant displays. The building and its contents are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This year’s raffle item, a Gene Matras lithograph beautifully framed by Walter’s Fin Frames, depicts a New England sugaring scene featuring draft horses at rest while a farmer tends to his sap buckets. The artist, who came to the United States from Poland as a child, works primarily in pen and ink, producing stark images of surprising warmth, remarkable in their clarity and detail.

The work may be seen and raffle tickets will be available through December 16 at various locations throughout Westfield including Mama Cakes, November 30 during the Dickens Days Downtown Stroll; Miss Sweets,

December 3-6 and 10-13; the Westfield Athenaeum, December 7, 14 and 21; Elm Street Diner, December 8 and Soup’s On, December 15 for Dickens Days at Depot Square.

Drawing of the winning ticket will take place on December 16, just prior to the screening of “Julie and Julia,” a presentation of the Westfield Athenaeum Film Series, in the Lang Auditorium.

In addition to the Raffle, Westfield Museum Inc. is proud to sponsor, in collaboration with Westfield on Weekends and the Westfield Athenaeum, a month-long exhibition of Mr. Matras’s work, which will be on display in the Athenaeum’s Rand Room for the month of December during regular Athenaeum hours.

Exhibited items will be available for sale, to be picked up at the conclusion of the exhibit.

Matted lithographs will be available for sale on the Wednesdays and Saturdays before Christmas from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Both framed and unframed works are numbered and signed by the artist. Prices range from $30.00 for unframed prints to $200.00 for framed pieces. Ten percent of the purchase price will benefit Westfield Museum Inc. For further information, please contact Carol Martin at 413-568-8244.

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WHS VARSIT Y TRYOUTS

JUNIOR VARSITY TRYOUTS

Westfield State downs WNEU WESTFIELD – The Westfield State University women’s swimming and diving team defeated Western New England University, 138-108, on Wednesday evening.

It was the first victory of the season in four starts for Westfield. WNEU is also 1-3.

Westfield had three double winners – senior captain Kirsten LaMotte (50 breaststroke, 100 breaststroke), freshman Anna Boucher (50 backstroke, 50 freestyle), and junior Kerry Sullivan (200 freestyle, 100 backstroke).

Sullivan and LaMotte also were members of the winning 200 medley relay along with junior Holly Arel and sophomore Haylee McQuay. Arel earned first place points in the 100 butterfly and McQuay hit the wall first in the 100 freestyle.

Senior captain Katie LaHive placed second in two events, the 50 and 100 freestyles. Also finishing second in two events was junior Jess Lindsay in the 400 individual medley and the 100 Haylee McQuay powers her way to first place in the 100 free- Jess Lindsay completes the butterfly leg of the 400 individual medley. (Photo by Mickey Curtis) backstroke. style. (Photo by Mickey Curtis)

Additional photos and reprints are available at “Photos” on www.thewestfieldnews.com

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES WEDNESDAY December 11

THURSDAY December 12

FRIDAY December 13

SATURDAY December 14

MONDAY December 16

TUESDAY December 17

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

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

SWIMMING at Easthampton, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Central, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

SWIMMING vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

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

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

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

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

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

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

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

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES 2014 WESTFIELD LACROSSE SIGN-UPS

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

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

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OPPONENT at Wesleyan University at Lyndon (Vt.) State SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY NICHOLS at Newbury FRAMINGHAM STATE at Bridgewater State at Salem State WORCESTER STATE MCLA at Fitchburg State at Framingham State BRIDGEWATER STATE at Western Connecticut SALEM STATE at Worcester State at MCLA FITCHBURG STATE MASCAC Quarterfinals MASCAC Semi-finals MASCAC Championship

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Springfield Reggie Lewis Ctr. Boston New London, CT Springfield Hanover, N.H. Boston Southern Maine MIT (M); Springfield (W)

Boston University Reggie Lewis Center @Devaney Center Lincoln, NE

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Members of Westfield include , from left to right: (back row) Coach Rick Stanton, Jackson Diltz, Graham Diana, Luis Rogers, Nathan Boucher, Mitchell Longley, Kamron Wells, Max Maggipinto, Nick Garde, Lucas Stanton, and Steve McKenna; Sam Winiarski, Matt Hogan, Kevin Rockwal, Rory Tettemer, Eric Bone and Coach Dan Diana; (front row) Aidan Dunn, and Connor Cottengim.

Westfield United claims silver The Westfield United Boys U14 soccer team made some noise recently, winning the Pioneer

Valley Junior Soccer League (PVJSL) U14B Division crown with a regular season record

of 12-1-1. In the semifinals of the postseason tournament, Westfield beat East Longmeadow

3-0. In the division championship game, they lost to Longmeadow 1-0.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

New England Miami N.Y. Jets Buffalo

W 9 6 5 4

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Thursday’s Games Detroit 40, Green Bay 10 Dallas 31, Oakland 24 Baltimore 22, Pittsburgh 20 Sunday’s Games Minnesota 23, Chicago 20, OT New England 34, Houston 31 Indianapolis 22, Tennessee 14 Jacksonville 32, Cleveland 28 Carolina 27, Tampa Bay 6

NFC 6-2-0 5-3-0 2-7-0 3-6-0

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Pct PF PA Home Away .583 329 303 5-1-0 2-4-0 .583 300 281 2-4-0 5-1-0 .417 237 297 3-3-0 2-4-0 .250 269 362 2-4-0 1-5-0 South Pct PF PA Home Away .750 312 230 6-0-0 3-3-0 .750 285 157 5-1-0 4-2-0 .250 217 285 2-4-0 1-5-0 .250 261 340 2-4-0 1-5-0 North Pct PF PA Home Away .583 326 287 4-2-0 3-3-0 .500 323 332 4-2-0 2-4-0 .458 294 305 3-2-1 2-4-0 .292 289 366 3-3-0 0-5-1 West Pct PF PA Home Away .917 340 186 6-0-0 5-1-0 .667 297 197 4-2-0 4-2-0 .583 275 247 5-1-0 2-4-0 .417 279 278 3-3-0 2-4-0

Thursday, Dec. 5 Houston at Jacksonville, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8 Atlanta at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Washington, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Miami at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

NFC 6-2-0 6-2-0 4-5-0 1-8-0

AFC 1-3-0 1-3-0 1-2-0 2-1-0

Div 4-0-0 3-2-0 2-3-0 0-4-0

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AFC 2-2-0 2-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0

Div 3-0-0 3-0-0 1-4-0 1-4-0

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Div 3-0-0 3-1-0 0-3-0 1-3-0

Cleveland at New England, 1 p.m.

Oakland at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

Seattle at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 9 Dallas at Chicago, 8:40 p.m.

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Wednesday’s Games Montreal 4, New Jersey 3, SO Philadelphia 6, Detroit 3 Calgary 4, Phoenix 1

EASTERN CONFERENCE OT Pts GF GA Home 1 39 89 66 11-3-0 2 38 75 55 12-3-2 3 37 80 62 9-5-2 2 30 83 82 9-7-0 7 35 81 79 5-5-6 0 28 62 71 5-6-0 1 33 76 67 10-3-0 3 31 77 77 9-5-0 2 28 63 68 7-7-0 6 28 64 71 5-4-3 5 27 61 79 6-6-4 4 26 82 92 4-8-2 3 25 68 80 6-7-1 5 21 74 96 5-6-5 5 19 61 95 4-7-3 2 14 48 85 3-11-1

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Thursday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Toronto, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Div 9-4-0 8-3-0 2-2-1 5-4-0 5-3-1 5-3-0 6-3-0 3-3-1 5-4-1 5-4-1 7-4-0 7-1-1 3-4-1 2-8-3 0-6-1 3-7-1

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29 20 5 4 44 105 80 9-2-3 11-3-1 San Jose

27 19 3 5 43 96 62 10-1-2 9-2-3 Anaheim

30 18 7 5 41 93 80 10-0-2 8-7-3 St. Louis

26 18 5 3 39 91 60 11-1-2 7-4-1 Los Angeles 29 18 7 4 40 76 62 9-4-2 9-3-2 Colorado

25 19 6 0 38 76 52 10-4-0 9-2-0 Minnesota

29 16 8 5 37 70 67 11-3-2 5-5-3 Phoenix

28 16 8 4 36 92 90 9-2-2 7-6-2 Vancouver

30 15 10 5 35 80 78 5-5-3 10-5-2 Dallas

26 13 9 4 30 74 76 4-3-4 9-6-0 Winnipeg

29 13 12 4 30 78 82 7-6-3 6-6-1 Nashville

28 13 12 3 29 63 78 6-5-2 7-7-1 Calgary

27 10 13 4 24 74 94 5-5-3 5-8-1 Edmonton

29 9 18 2 20 75 101 3-9-0 6-9-2 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Carolina at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Colorado at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games Detroit at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Div 6-5-1 9-1-2 6-0-2 9-0-1 6-3-1 7-3-0 6-4-1 6-5-1 3-4-3 2-4-3 3-9-2 5-5-0 3-5-2 1-4-1

Minnesota at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Colorado at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Phoenix at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

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d-Indiana d-Miami Washington d-Boston Atlanta Detroit Chicago Charlotte Philadelphia Toronto Orlando Cleveland Brooklyn New York Milwaukee

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf 17 2 .895 — 8-2 W-1 9-0 8-2 12-1 14 4 .778 2½ 9-1 L-1 9-2 5-2 11-4 9 9 .500 7½ 7-3 W-2 6-2 3-7 7-6 8 12 .400 9½ 4-6 W-1 4-5 4-7 7-6 10 10 .500 7½ 4-6 W-1 6-3 4-7 7-5 9 10 .474 8 5-5 W-3 5-5 4-5 8-4 7 9 .438 8½ 4-6 L-2 5-1 2-8 6-4 8 11 .421 9 3-7 L-2 4-6 4-5 8-7 7 12 .368 10 2-8 W-1 6-5 1-7 6-7 6 11 .353 10 3-7 L-4 3-6 3-5 4-7 6 12 .333 10½ 3-7 L-3 5-5 1-7 4-8 6 12 .333 10½ 3-7 W-2 5-3 1-9 4-9 5 13 .278 11½ 2-8 L-1 2-5 3-8 2-6 3 13 .188 12½ 1-9 L-9 1-7 2-6 3-6 3 15 .167 13½ 1-9 L-2 2-7 1-8 3-12

d-division leader Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 98, Denver 88 Atlanta 107, L.A. Clippers 97 Phoenix 97, Houston 88 Detroit 105, Milwaukee 98

Dallas 100, New Orleans 97 Indiana 95, Utah 86 San Antonio at Minnesota, ppd.

Portland 111, Oklahoma City 104 Thursday’s Games New York at Brooklyn, 7 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf d-Portland 16 3 .842 — 9-1 W-3 8-1 8-2 8-3 d-San Antonio 15 3 .833 ½ 8-2 W-1 8-1 7-2 8-3 Oklahoma City 13 4 .765 2 7-3 L-1 9-0 4-4 10-4 d-L.A. Clippers 12 7 .632 4 6-4 L-2 8-2 4-5 9-3 Houston 13 7 .650 3½ 7-3 L-2 8-3 5-4 7-6 Denver 11 7 .611 4½ 7-3 L-1 6-2 5-5 6-6 Dallas 12 8 .600 4½ 6-4 W-2 9-2 3-6 6-6 Golden State 11 8 .579 5 5-5 W-2 6-2 5-6 8-8 Memphis 9 8 .529 6 6-4 W-1 4-5 5-3 6-5 Phoenix 10 9 .526 6 5-5 W-1 5-3 5-6 8-7 L.A. Lakers 9 9 .500 6½ 6-4 L-1 6-4 3-5 5-8 New Orleans 9 9 .500 6½ 6-4 L-1 5-4 4-5 3-7 Minnesota 9 10 .474 7 3-7 L-1 6-3 3-7 4-7 Sacramento 4 12 .250 10½ 3-7 L-5 3-8 1-4 3-10 Utah 4 16 .200 12½ 3-7 L-1 3-7 1-9 3-11 L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Miami at Chicago, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games Milwaukee at Washington, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Denver at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Utah at Portland, 10 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

PAGE 12 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013

Annie’s Mailbox

By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR

What can I do to help?

Dear Annie: My 58-year-old mother has a best friend whom she has known since they were both 5 years old. We call her “Aunt Marsha.” She’s been at all of our weddings and holidays.

She is still friendly with her ex-daughter-in-law, who happens to be a good friend of mine.

In years past, when Aunt Marsha has a male companion in her life, she typically falls off the face of the Earth. Recently, she found a new guy who happens to be married, so her communication with us is limited.

Right now, Aunt Marsha is upset with both my mother and me because her ex-daughter-in-law was in town with her new husband and daughter, and they stayed with me. Aunt Marsha knew about the visit, and I told her if we planned any family events, I would let her know. However, when my friend arrived with her family, she said that having her ex-mother-in-law in attendance at dinner would be awkward. So I did not invite Aunt Marsha.

When my mother next saw Marsha, she mentioned how nice it was to see my friend, and of course, Aunt Marsha was miffed that she wasn’t included. After several attempts to contact my aunt, I received an email that she was upset and hurt, and that she had waited around for a phone call to be invited over and it never came. She said, “I know it is your house and your company, but my feelings are hurt.”

Annie, I never intended to hurt her. It’s just how things worked out. But she still hasn’t spoken to either my mother or me in six months. She ignores my mother’s calls, cards and attempts to reach out. It’s possible that when her current male companion is out of the picture, she will come running to us for support, as usual. But in the meantime, what can I do to help my mother? She misses her best friend. -- Omaha, Neb. Dear Omaha: You actually owe Marsha an apology. You promised to include her, and then you didn’t, nor did you let her know. We realize it was your friend who changed the plans, but you still should have informed Marsha. Instead, she felt excluded from your family. That said, she is being rather unforgiving and pigheaded about it. If you haven’t apologized, please do so.

The rest will simply have to run its course.

Dear Annie: My husband and I agree that it is bad behavior to use one’s cellphone while in the company of others, unless it’s an emergency. However, he even thinks someone looking up information or showing pictures is rude. I disagree. He also feels justified in saying something to the offending party. I think it’s best to say nothing and simply not go out with them again. It’s too embarrassing to everyone. What is your take on this? -- Tired of Arguing Dear Tired: Showing pictures on your phone to people at the table is not rude unless it turns into a slide show. Looking up information is fine as long as it is pertinent, such as checking the time of the movie you are planning to see. It is also OK to speak up when someone talks or texts incessantly. Say politely, “Could we make this a cell-free zone for the duration?” If they refuse, then you can stop going out with them.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Waiting,” who doesn’t like it when the bank tellers chitchat with the customers. I enjoy the personal touch and suggest that those who don’t use the ATM instead. -- Louisville, Ky. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www. creators.com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE STORING KETCHUP Dear Readers: Did you know that ketchup has a high acid level and so it doesn’t NEED to be refrigerated?

Depending on where you keep it and the temperature, though, its stability and quality can be affected.

So, what do you do? You can store ketchup in the pantry, but manufacturers recommend that you refrigerate it for the best flavor and quality. The same with mustard: You don’t have to refrigerate it, but it is recommended. -- Heloise EATING OUT Dear Heloise: A year ago, I decided to really take care of myself. Healthier food choices are now a part of my life. A lot of my meals are eaten in restaurants. Here are some tips I use when eating out: * Sauces and gravies “on the side” or not at all. * Salad dressing on the side. * Order food that is broiled, steamed or roasted. Anything fried is full of fat grams and calories. * Red sauce instead of white (usually cream!) for pasta. * Corn tortillas instead of flour, and whole black beans instead of refried. * Steamed rice instead of fried.

With these simple changes, I still get to enjoy eating out with friends and family and know that I’m eating as healthy as I can.

-- Jessica G. in Tennessee

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013: This year you open up to many different lifestyles and attitudes. You often meet people quite different from you without any effort. Be careful with a sibling or relative who could be out of sorts this year. This person relies on you and your judgment much more than you realize. If you are single, you might attract a new friend who introduces you to your next passion. Have fun! If you are attached, work on your communication and develop a new pastime together.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might have been thinking about a plan and finally have come to a conclusion. Once more, you become Mr. or Ms. Friendly. Others will rejoice at seeing the happier you return. Still, someone could become somewhat difficult. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons of taking a trip.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You will be distancing yourself until it becomes obvious that you need to deal with a situation that could implode. Expressing your caring is important, especially when dealing with an older relative. A call to someone at a distance will mean a lot. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH A partner seems to have assumed control of a key matter. This change of responsibilities could be all right with you; however, you might want to discuss the long-term implications of the situation. A conversation like this is important. Tonight: Choose to do something new.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You’ll be taken aback by a personal matter. The other party could be overassertive, which might cause you to feel cornered. Initiate an important one-on-one discussion; in fact, insist on it. The balance of power will level off as a result. Tonight: Be with a favorite person.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Your mood quickly changes midday. You are best when networking and socializing. Now is the time to kick back and be spontaneous. You might hear someone express his or her frustration; behind those feelings is an important message. Tonight: Listen to a suggestion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could be quite creative in the morning when faced with a difficult situation. Lighten up and have an important discussion once others seem more relaxed. The tone of those around you will be more significant than you might realize. Tonight: Make it early.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You have been tenacious and diligent about getting a project done.

You also feel empowered by its completion and by the comments you get. Later today, brainstorm with others to create and firm up a fun idea. Not everything has to be business. Tonight: All smiles.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You won’t hesitate to express your opinions, but you could come off a lot sterner than you realize. The key to success will be following through on a particular situation and maintaining a lighter attitude. Others will open up more easily as a result. Tonight: Get a lot done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Check out the cost of proceeding as you have been. Someone might be more than ready to chip in and help.

Know that all the responsibility does not have to land on your shoulders. Make a point to accept someone’s gesture as it was meant. Tonight: Make weekend plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Zero in on what you want.

You’ll have many supporters at the present moment, which increases your chances of achieving what you desire.

You come off far more sensitively than you think. You can’t always hide your feelings. Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might be slow to start, but once you get going, you are a formidable force to stop. You know what you want and have no intention of settling.

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

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

BEAUTIFUL 4 poster king size bed, excellent condition. Best offer over $1,000. Call (413)569-3909.

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A SEASONED LOG TRUCK LOAD of hardwood; (when processed at least 7 DENTAL ASSISTANT, certified for cords), for only $650-$700 (depends busy oral surgeon’s practice. Fax re- on delivery distance). NOVEMBER sume to: (413)788-0103.

SPECIAL!!! Call Chris @ (413)4545782.

• Immediate Openings • Flexible Hours • Insurance Benefits • Paid Vacation • Mileage reimbursement • Referral Bonus

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Medical/Dental Help

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Medical/Dental Help

PCA NEEDED. $12.00 per hour. Call Rick after 11 a.m. (413)569-2111.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: Local real estate office seeking administrative assistance. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Must have strong computer skills, telephone etiquette, ability to multi-task. Salary commensurate with experience. Contact Heather Witalisz Siegel at (413)568-0005 or hwitalisz@comcast.net.

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

JUST REMODELED 1 bedroom apartment, 3rd floor with open floor plan, large eat-in kitchen, quiet street in Westfield. Sidewalks, walking distance to downtown. Hardwood floors, new bathroom, gas heat. Available December 1st. First, last, security deposit. No smoking or pets. $675/month plus utilities. Call (413)244-6500, (413)244-6501.

PLEASANT STREET, Westfield. 4 room, 1 bedroom. $725/month plus utilities. (413)562-2295.

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

Call (413)258-0212.

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

WESTFIELD

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

Call for more information (860)485-1216

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

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

WESTFIELD 1st floor, 2 room apartment, all utilities included. Parking on premises. Storage area. Non smoking, no pets. $615/month. Available December 15th. Call (413)568-5905.

WESTFIELD 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo. $875/month includes heat and hot water. No smoking, no pets. First, last, security. (413)519-8271.

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

WESTFIELD 3 bedroom apartment for rent. 1st Floor off Court Street, 1.25 Miles from WSU and Stanley Park close to YMCA and all of Downtown.

Unit includes stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, laundry hookups, private front porch. Separate entrances. $900/month. No Pets. Electric/gas not included. First and Last required for move in. (413)776-9995 Option 1.

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

WESTFIELD CHARMING 2 bedroom apartment with exposed oak. Built in cabinets, wood floors, large eat in kitchen with newer appliances and separate pantry. Gas heat, off street parking, basement storage and laundry, near St. Mary’s Church. No dogs. $675/month. (413)548-8156.

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

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

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HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning included. Refrigerator and microwave. $110/week. (413)531-2197.

LARGE FURNISHED ROOM. Parking, bus route, walking distance to all amenities. $120/weekly. Responsible mature male preferred. Non-smoker.

(413)348-5070.

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Condo For Rent

ROOM TO RENT in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege.

Heat, A/C, utilities. Available now to non-smoker. $600/month, Westfield.

(413)355-2338 or (413)562-7341.

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FEEDING HILLS, House for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath on dead end street. $1,200 plus deposits. Owner/ Broker, 413-374-4461.

WESTFIELD, 498 Southampton Road, 2 bedroom ranch with 1 car garage, $960/month plus utilities. First, last & security deposit. (413)568-8614.

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CONDO FOR RENT, Westfield, 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths with full basement. $975/month plus deposits. Owner/ broker, 413-374-4461

SPRINGFIELD. New furnace, plumbing, shower, 2 bedrooms, 10’x56’, porch, shed, metal roof, vinyl. Centrally located. $42,000. (413)593-9961.

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MONTGOMERY 5 miles from WHS. Beautiful office. $350/month includes utilities and WiFi. 2 adjoining offices. $525/month. Call (413)977-6277.

Vacation Rental

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ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA. Lovely home for vacation rental. Two bedroom, two bath, garage. Close to beaches. Text/call for details, 413543-1976.

Services

Electrician

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

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices.

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

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

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

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

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

Drywall

Home Improvement DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured.

Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com

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

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

TOM DISANTO Home Improvements The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, siding, windows, decks, porches, sunrooms, garages. License #069144. MA Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house Tom (413)568-7036. cleanouts, basements, attics, yards.

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

(413)386-4606.

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

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

(413)214-4149.

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

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

• Masonry

ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior.

Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured.

References. Mass Reg. #121723.

Call 568-9731. No job too small !!

ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)569At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We’re 1611. (413)374-5377. your color specialists! Fall season is in full swing. Get all your exterior Plumbing & Heating painting needs done now. Including NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, painting and staining log homes.

WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVCall (413)230-8141.

ICES. Professional, reliable service.

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

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

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

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

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

(413)777-8381.

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

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

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

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WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom condo for sale by owner.. $79,000. Please call (603)726-4595.

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Roofing ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your ROOFING needs! POWER WASHING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof, removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs.

Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job.

10% senior discount. Free estimates.

MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701

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

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

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

TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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