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Resolution could put moratorium on synthetic fields

By DAN DESROCHERS Corresondent WESTFIELD—The City Council’s natural resources committee has drafted a resolution that could ban crumb rubber use on city property in Westfield.

The resolution, drafted by Ward One Councilor and committee member Mary Ann Babinski, would allow the City Council to vote to adopt a three-year moratorium “on the construction or installation of certain synthetic turf” with infill, such as crumb rubber, on any cityowned property.

“This resolution will prohibit any use of crumb rubber on any city property,” Ward Four Councilor and committee member Mary O’Connell, said. “Any parks, any school playgrounds, anything like that.”

The resolution comes as members said that residents have become increasingly vocal of potential health effects crumb rubber use may carry. However, recently the Board of Health opted to not ban the material, claiming that there weren’t studies showing whether or not a health risk exists with the material. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) though, are currently still conducting studies on the material and its potential effects.

And in the resolution as it is currently drafted, it acknowledges the lack of conclusive evidence but reads that “in an abundance of caution” the resolution is put forth.

“Even though the EPA has not come out with a definitive ruling on crumb rub-

ber and carcinogenic effects, I feel that there is enough evidence out there for us to be very cautionary and to protect the health of Westfield residents and whoever else uses the parks and playgrounds,” O’Connell said.

“Sometimes it takes a while for regulations to catch up,” she added. “And in an abundance of caution our committee is putting forth this resolution.”

O’Connell was clear though, that the moratorium would not ban the use of crumb rubber on city property forever, but would rather provide time for more studies to be concluded before the material is used. Additionally, if studies show that there is no link then the moratorium can be revisited.

The resolution is set to now undergo revisions and changes according to

The lights on the baseball field at Whalley Park were tested on May 24. (WNG File Photo)

Issues with Whalley Park project are discussed at Park and Rec meeting

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – The Park and Recreation Committee discussed a few outstanding concerns during their meeting on Wednesday night regarding the Whalley Park project.

John Goddard, an engineer for R. Levesque Associates who is the landscape architect for the project, was on hand to address a few of the issues.

First reported by the Westfield News on April 6, JL Construction, the contractor for the project, would have to pay liquidated damages due to going past the official deadline originally created for the project.

Part of the construction agreement included a fine of $500 per day which would be imposed for each day that JL Construction went past the deadline. Goddard informed the group that since the official deadline was March 30 and JL Construction didn’t finish until April 27, the 28-day span resulted in a total fine of $14,000.

In addition to the aforementioned penalty for project overrun, Goddard also noted that some of the bolts put in place to hold the cases that goes over the light bulbs of the street lights have been damaged and will be replaced by JL Construction at their cost.

During Goddard’s dialogue with the Park and Recreation Committee, John Whalley, the creator of Whalley Park and a member of the committee, mentioned that JL Construction hadn’t removed the silt sacks, which are protections on the perimeter of a job site that contain materials from the site from getting into nearby storm water systems.

The Westfield News will continue to update the Whalley Park project as more information is released.

Buskers add entertaining element to Elm St. festivities

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-“Buskers” will take to the streets of the downtown area on June 24 as part of a fun-filled entertaining day by ArtWorks Westfield organizers and staff members of the Westfield Athenaeum.

“We have been batting the idea of a Buskers Day around for several months,” said Bill Westerlind, president of ArtWorks Westfield.

“Easthampton City Arts does a wonderful Busker Day event and we were waiting for the best opportunity to bring our version of Buskers Day to Westfield.”

That “opportunity” coincides with the Westfield Athenaeum’s launch of

(Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick)

O’Connell, and Babinski is set to meet with the city’s law department regarding the draft. From there, O’Connell expects the draft to go back to the committee when they next meet June 26, and then possibly go to city council as early as July 6.

‘Light’ leads man to follow his heart

Eversource holding an open house for Pochassic Road proposal

By DAN DESROCHERS Corresondent WESTFIELD—New England energy provider Eversource will be holding an open house tonight so residents can learn more about a newly proposed construction of transmission system improvements in the city.

The proposal, called the Westfield Reliability Project (WRP), is being sought in order to improve delivery of energy throughout the area for Eversource customers. It is expected to occur on or near already-existing structures on Pochassic Road and near Buck Pond. The open house however, will be occurring at Westfield High School on Montgomery Road from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“It’s to inform residents living near and any who have interest in the project that we are doing,” Frank Poirot of Eversource said about the open house. “In the past there may have been a letter sent to abutting residents, but we feel that the open house format puts residents one-on-one with experts.”

Poirot said that the project, if OKed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, would provide a second circuit for power to travel through in the area. The power lines for this project would be put on structures that already hold lines and have space for additional. Also, a switching station would be built on Oakdale Avenue, adjacent to the substation on Pochassic Road.

“It provides electricity with another path to flow, supplies us with redundancy on the grid.

So in the event of a storm or more recently, the heat we had, it provides another path for power to flow on,” Poirot said.

He said that the cost of the project is not fully determined yet, but any cost that would go to customers would be shared by the customers and would be a “minor charge.”

Construction, if approved, would begin in the third quarter of 2018 and completed by the first quarter of 2019, Poirot said.

The Natural Resources committee talks about the concerns about the crumb rubber during a previous meeting.

its first Summer Reading Program kick-off event for all ages on the Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Athenaeum’s summer theme is “Build A Better

Library – Build A Better Community – Build A Better World.”

“Our kick-off event is free, fun, family centered entertainment all in one stop,” said Joyce Peregrin, public services librarian.

Westerlind noted that since the kickoff event will attract many people to the downtown area to sign up for the summer reading program and participate in the free activities, the idea of coordinating logistics seemed a “winwin” for businesses and area residents.

“Since folks will already be downtown, we decided to piggyback on that activity to create a venue for the many talented performers and artists in the See Buskers, Page 3

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent MONTGOMERY-From an “awesome” childhood exploring the wilderness in his hometown, Barrent Charles Pease discovered in his teens there was “Light” coming through a “darkness” he was experiencing.

More than a decade later, the Rev. Barrent Pease became the newest priest to join the Diocese of Springfield during a special 11 a.m. Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Springfield on June 10. Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski was the principal celebrant during the Rite of Priestly Ordination. Pease’ mother, Roberta Barron, and his stepfather, David Wilcox, were among the hundreds who attended the event.

On Tuesday morning following the 7 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Westfield, Pease shared those early experiences that he now knows were necessary to bring him closer to God. “I was baptized at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish and my maternal grandparents took me to church every Sunday,” said Pease, adding that his mother worked on Sundays as a nurse at Baystate Medical Center so she couldn’t attend with the family. His grandmother, Irene Barron, continues to attend Blessed Sacrament Parish.

“When I lost both of my grandfathers I was angry with God since they were a source of stability for me,” said Pease.

“I fell out of the church system at that time.”

Pease said he now knows God was “never far” from his life.

“God worked in instructing me to learn the truths,” he said.

One of the defining moments in Pease’s teens was a conversation among a friend and an art instructor at Gateway Regional High School in Huntington.

“Different Scripture passages were being discussed because my friend was preparing for Confirmation and I was drawn to their conversation,” said Pease. “I could see Light coming through the darkness.”

When the art teacher offered a Bible to the student, he noted he already had one and Pease immediately asked if he could have it.

“When I went home and opened the Bible to John 1:1, it blew my mind away,” said Pease. “I was wondering about the Trinity and this Divine Grace helped me to grasp the mystery. I knew I had to come back to the church. I had to rightly follow Him.” His first mission was to go back to confession – after more than six years – which was intimidating to Pease but he knew it was necessary.

“The love and mercy of God was so strong,” said Pease of his first confession in years at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. “I knew at that moment I would always be faithful.”

After graduating from Gateway, Pease attended Holyoke Community College for two years and then transferred to Our Lady of Providence College Seminary. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy in 2010, and continued on as a transitional deacon where his studies led him to St. John’s Seminary in Brighton.

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The Rev. Barrent Pease celebrated Mass Tuesday morning at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Westfield.

He was ordained to the priesthood June 10.

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Fake architect busted in ‘Operation Vandelay Industries’

Southampton Road School/ Westfield Animal Shelter Southampton Road School celebrated their field day this year not only with outdoor games and a picnic but the SRS stars collected much needed items for the Westfield Animal Shelter. Dog and cat food, treats, toys and bedding were just some of the items that were donated. Pictured are Gabriel Rivera, Karley Bullock, Nathaniel Baush and Margaret Terkelsen, asst. animal control operations manager. (Photo submitted)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A fake architect named Newman has pleaded guilty to fraud after an investigation New York’s attorney general dubbed “Operation Vandelay Industries.”

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office says Paul J. Newman had rendered fraudulent architectural services since 2010 in Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga counties. Schneiderman said Wednesday that Newman pleaded guilty to six felonies including grand larceny and fraud. Victims included municipalities and businesses.

Newman is expected to be sentenced to 2-1/3 to 7 years in state prison and pay more than $115,000 in restitution.

Schneiderman dubbed the operation to nab Newman “Vandelay Industries” in reference to a long-running joke on “Seinfeld” about a fictional company by that name. A character named Newman was Jerry’s nemesis on the sitcom.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Thursday, June 15, the 166th day of 2017. There are 199 days left in the year.

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n June 15, 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously to appoint George Washington head of the Continental Army.

ON THIS DATE: In 1215, England’s King John put his seal to Magna Carta (“the Great Charter”) at Runnymede.

In 1520, Pope Leo X issued a papal bull in which he threatened to excommunicate Martin Luther if he did not recant his religious beliefs, a threat that was carried out the following January.

In 1836, Arkansas became the 25th state.

In 1849, James Polk, the 11th president of the United States, died in Nashville, Tennessee.

In 1904, more than 1,000 people died when fire erupted aboard the steamboat General Slocum in New York’s East River.

In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an act making the National Guard part of the U.S. Army in the event of war or national emergency.

In 1944, American forces began their successful invasion of Saipan (sy-PAN’) during World War II. B-29 Superfortresses carried out their first raids on Japan.

In 1955, the United States and Britain signed a cooperation agreement concerning atomic information for “mutual defence purposes.”

In 1967, the war film “The Dirty Dozen” was released by MGM. In 1977, Spain held its first free elections in four decades; the Union of the Democratic Center won the highest

number of seats in the Congress of Deputies.

In 1985, the Shiite Muslim hijackers of a TWA Boeing 727 beat and shot one of their hostages, U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem, 23, throwing him out of the plane to die on the tarmac at Beirut airport.

In 1992, during a visit to an elementary school in Trenton, New Jersey, Vice President Dan Quayle, relying on a faulty flash card, erroneously instructed sixth-grader William Figueroa to write “potato” as “potatoe” on a blackboard during a spelling quiz.

ara Falls. (The feat was broadcast live by ABC-TV, which required Wallenda to wear a safety tether.)

ONE YEAR AGO: The interim police chief in Oakland, California, Ben Fairow, was abruptly removed after six days on the job by Mayor Libby Schaaf, who said she had lost confidence in Fairow’s ability to lead the department amid a widening sex scandal in which a number of officers allegedly had sex with a teenage prostitute. A public funeral was held in Detroit for hockey legend Gordie Howe, who had died five days earlier at age 88.

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During his ethics trial, a tearful Mike Nifong announced he would resign as district attorney of Durham County, North Carolina, after admitting that he’d made improper statements about three Duke University lacrosse players who were once charged with raping a stripper. (The players were later declared innocent by state prosecutors.)

Retired “Price Is Right” host Bob Barker won his 19th Daytime Emmy. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a crane lifted out a water-damaged 1957 Plymouth Belvedere that had been buried in an underground concrete vault half a century earlier to celebrate 50 years of statehood.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Ruby Nash Garnett (Ruby and the Romantics) is 83. Rock singer-actor Johnny Hallyday is 74. Funk musician Leo Nocentelli (The Meters) is 71.

Actor Simon Callow is 68. Singer Russell Hitchcock (Air Supply) is 68. Rock singer Steve Walsh is 66. Comedianactor Jim Belushi is 63. Country singer Terri Gibbs is 63.

Actress Julie Hagerty is 62. Actress Polly Draper is 62.

Rock musician Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) is 60. Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs is 59. Actress Eileen Davidson is 58. Bluegrass musician Terry Smith is 57.

Actress Helen Hunt is 54. Rock musician Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche) is 54. Actress Courteney Cox is 53.

Country musician Tony Ardoin is 53. Country musician Michael Britt (Lonestar) is 51. Contemporary Christian musician Rob Mitchell is 51. Rock musician Jimmy McD is 49. Actor-rapper Ice Cube is 48. Actress Leah Remini is 47. Actor Jake Busey is 46. Bluegrass singer-musician Jamie Johnson is 45. Rock musician T-Bone Willy (Save Ferris) is 45. Actor Neil Patrick Harris is 44. Actor Greg Vaughan is 44. Actress Elizabeth Reaser is 42. Rock singer Dryden Mitchell (Alien Ant Farm) is 41. Rock musician Billy Martin (Good Charlotte) is 36. Rock musician Wayne Sermon (Imagine Dragons) is 33. Actor Denzel Whitaker is 27. Olympic gold medal gymnast Madison Kocian is 20. Actress Sterling Jerins is 13.

FIVE YEARS AGO: President Barack Obama eased enforcement of immigration laws as he announced a new policy, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. Republican Mitt Romney launched the next phase of his presidential campaign, kicking off a six-state, small-town bus tour and telling middle-class Americans that President Obama hadn’t given them “a fair shot.” An armored car heist at the University of Alberta in Canada left three armed guards dead; fellow guard Travis Baumgartner later pleaded guilty to murder charges and was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 40 years. Daredevil Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk a tightrope across Niag-

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Buskers area and invite residents to explore the downtown area, visit some of the shops and eateries, and experience some outstanding performers,” said Westerlind.

“Buskers” are street performers of all stripes, according to Westerlind, and will grace the Elm Street sidewalks from the Athenaeum to Skyline Trading Company on the west side; on the east side between the Rinnova Building to Chanterelle To Go, and around the corner on Main Street between Blue Umbrella Books and Janik’s Pierogi Cafe.

Tom Sawyer, a musician and organizer of the Open Air Open Mic events on the Green, has been busy tapping into the local music scene to bring a wide variety of players to the downtown for Buskers Day. “If you are performing, even for one person, you want to give it your best,” said Sawyer. “Most musicians are energized, even driven, by the performance of their skill.”

Sawyer noted that if there are insufficient venues for performers, they’ll play where they can – including street performances.

“Most of the street performers are people who play professionally, either solo or in bands,” said Sawyer. “They love to play so much that they will also play on the sidewalks for whatever gets thrown in their guitar case or tip jar.”

Along with the performers during Buskers Day, a host of events starting at 10 a.m. on the Green are planned by Athenaeum staff including: 10-11 a.m.: performance by Malik the Magic Guy. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Karaoke with DJ Kris Sanders and line dancing with Clara Sanborn & Friends.

12:30-12:45 p.m.: Mayor Brian Sullivan will read “Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel” during story time.

1-2 p.m.: Dan Daniels and Your No Good Buddies will perform original songs and familiar covers in a countryrock format.

2-3 p.m.: a Truck Petting Zoo closes out the festivities at the Berkshire Bank parking lot on Court Street, along with a display of a city fire truck, ambulance and police car.

In addition to these events, the Massachusetts YoYo champion, Ty l o r

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McCallumore, will be entertaining audiences from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Green, and throughout the four-hour event there will be a meet and greet with local authors, hosted by Jessica Martin of Blue Umbrella Books, and crafts, face painting, henna, games, balloons, and refreshments.

The Friends of the Athenaeum will also conduct a book sale at First Congregational Church during the event.

“Summer reading programs are always well attended and this is a chance to have a great time with your family or with neighbors and friends,” said Peregrin. “Enjoy the community spirit and get downtown.”

Westerlind echoed those sentiments.

“Supporting these events bring together artists, residents and business owners which creates economic vitality in the city in general and in the downtown metro area in particular,” said Westerlind.

“Local artists and performers are given a platform to showcase their talent and residents get the opportunity to experience this talent and support local artists. Residents also have the opportunity to explore the downtown area which helps local merchants and brings some much needed activity to the center city area.

These events are a win-win for everyone involved.”

Ward 3 city councilor Andrew Surprise concurred.

“If people want to see a vibrant and bustling downtown, with a good mix of entertainment, restaurants, and retail, then they need to come downtown and patronize our local businesses, and support our local talent,” said Surprise. “The events which ArtWorks and other groups host in our downtown are intended to attract residents and visitors to Westfield. The simple axiom of ‘use it or lose it’ is at play here.”

Surprise, whose constituency includes half of the downtown area, added that events are only a “temporary boost” to the city’s downtown businesses.

“I am working with some of our city departments to address the absence of venues with a more permanent solution,” said Surprise. “To that end a proposal will be submitted to the Traffic Commission at their next meeting on June 21.”

Westerlind added that the Athenaeum has also teamed up with several of the downtown merchants with special coupon offers in the summer reading event program.

“Buskers will be positioned in front of those businesses as well as other locations,” said Westerlind. “Local merchants are thrilled. Anything that attracts people to the downtown area is a big win.”

For one local performer, Marion Dunk, who also serves on the ArtWorks Westfield board of directors, she is encouraging people to get involved in the grassroots effort of shining a light on local talent.

“There is an immense variety of musical talent in the Westfield area,” said Dunk, a member of the folk duo, The Keepers. “Unfortunately there is such a limited variety of places to present this talent – from teenagers to mature adults – so Buskers Day is an opportunity for musicians and citizens to connect, up close and personal.”

For more information on the Athenaeum’s summer reading program events, call (413) 568-7833. For information on Buskers Day, visit ArtWorks Westfield’s Facebook page or stop by their tent near Blue Umbrella Books on June 24.

Membership information will be available as well as some pieces by local artists for sale.

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Now at age 29 – after a two-week vacation – he will join Father Kenneth J. Tatro, pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Springfield, for his first assignment.

“Following ordination there is a profound realization of carrying on the sacred mysteries,” said Pease. “God is working in you and you are given more responsibilities because you’ve been given more graces. It is the greatest gift ever.”

After the Tuesday morning Mass, several parishioners exited the side door of the chapel to say hello to the new priest and wish him well on his life’s journey.

Phyllis Chlastawa was one of the first to congratulate him.

“Good job Father,” said Chlastawa, noting after her brief chat she “wished him good luck.”

Kathy Harrington noted she had arranged her schedule so she could attend the morning Mass.

“I came to see his vestment that our church purchased for him,” said Harrington, adding her family had also attended Sunday’s First Holy Mass of Thanksgiving for Pease at the church.

The event is traditional for a newly ordained priest to offer his First Priestly Blessing to anyone who would like to receive it. A reception followed the Mass allowing time for parishioners to greet Pease and wish him well, as well as receive his First Blessing.

“Sunday’s Mass was very insightful into the priest life,” said Harrington, discussing the homily by Father David Pignato.

Fr. Ryan T. Sliwa served as Master of Ceremonies during Sunday’s Mass, assisted by Deacon Michael Kokzoska and Deacon Michael Rora. Lectors during the Mass were John Larochelle and Brian Ashmankas, and servers were Duy Le, Stanislaus Achu, Matthew Barone, Michael Ciolek and Valentine Nworah. Music was performed by Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Choir.

“Blessed Sacrament is very special to me,” said Pease. “I have had great mentors here. Also, the parish staff members were the first people who fostered me for the priesthood. I have always received an abundance of support from everyone within the church.”

While his lifelong dream since he was three was to join the military, Pease knows that during prayers when he heard the words “priesthood” – he had to follow his heart.

“I go where the Spirit leads me,” he said. “I’m just the instrument.”

Presentation ‘Durable Power of Attorney’ at the Westfield Senior Center Why is a durable power of attorney an important option in planning for incapacity?

What exactly are the responsibilities of the “agent” or person who will be making the decisions on the older person’s behalf? As part of this year’s Elder Law Education Project sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association, Westfield Attorney Cynthia Andersen will explain the fundamentals of creating a durable power of attorney and outline the specific duties and responsibilities of the agent. This very important informational session which will take place on Wednesday June 28 at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street. Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Please sign up by calling the Senior Center at 562-6435. Every older adult should have his or her legal affairs in order!

Rotary Club of Westfield presents 3rd annual Food Fest WESTFIELD – The Rotary Club of Westfield will present their 3rd annual Westfield Food Fest this August 25th and 26th on Elm Street in the heart of downtown Westfield.

Elm Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from School to Franklin streets and will serve as center stage for this two-day festival on Friday, August 25 (5-10 pm) and Saturday, August 26, (12n10:00pm).

This two-day event will feature local restaurants and food trucks as well as entertainment from local musicians. It will be a free event to the public with the goal of encouraging area residents to utilize the city’s downtown. The Westfield Rotarians will be selling beer and wine to adults at the festival which will enjoy live coverage from local radio station WSKB 89.5fm.

Jennifer Gruszka, a former president of the Westfield Rotary club and co-chair of this year’s festival, said proceeds from the event will be returned to the community by the club in the form of grants for service projects which promote Rotary’s areas of focus.

Gruszka said “This is an exciting opportunity for Westfield to come together as a community and enjoy delicious food while listening to local performers in a familyfriendly environment. The event is designed to showcase local businesses as well as the downtown area. We would not be able to have this event without the generous support of the entire city of Westfield.”

“The generosity of Westfield businesses and residents helps to make this event a success. Your contribution, combined with support from area businesses and organizations, will enable us to provide an exceptional weekend of fun and festivities for the residents of Greater Westfield.”

For sponsorship opportunities or to become a vendor please contact Gruszka at jennifergruszka45@gmail.com or visit the club’s website, westfieldrotary.org.

Alzheimer’s Support Group at Armbrook Village June 28, 2017, 6:00 pm at Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support Community, 551 North Road, Westfield. Enjoy a light dinner and a chance to share your personal experiences and strategies for communicating with your loved one! For more information and to RSVP, call (413) 568-0000.

Friends Sit ‘n Stitch at Southwick Public Library The Friends Sit ‘n Stitch group will meet on Wednesday June 28th at 6 p.m. Adults are welcome to bring their sewing, needlepoint, embroidery etc. projects to work on. This is a drop-in program so no registration is required.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS THURSDAY, JUNE 15

BLANDFORD Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 pm

WESTFIELD Retirement Board at 1 pm Personnel Action Committee at 5:40 pm Executive Session of the School Committee at 5:30 pm Special Meeting of the School Committee at 5:45 pm Finance Committee at 6 pm City Council at 7 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 17

WESTFIELD License Commission at 6 pm MONDAY, JUNE 19

GRANVILLE Selectboard & Assessors 6:30 pm Special Town Meeting at 7 pm Planning Board at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Police Department Meeting at 6 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm

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

WESTFIELD Finance Committee at 6 pm Historical Commission at 7 pm

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

TOLLAND School Committee at 6 pm

SOUTHWICK Planning Board Public Hearing - 31 Ranch Club Rd at 7:15 pm

WESTFIELD Planning Board at 7 pm

HUNTINGTON Board of Assessors at 6 pm WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

HUNTINGTON Veterans’ Agent at 2:30 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm

CHESTER Municipal Electric Light Meeting at 7 pm

WESTFIELD Special City Council meeting at 6 pm Special City Council meeting at 7 pm THURSDAY JUNE 22

WESTFIELD Special City Council meeting at 7 pm

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Reports say Mueller probe now examining possible obstruction WASHINGTON (AP) — The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, it has been reported.

Accusations of obstruction arose last month when Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Last week, Comey testified in a Senate hearing that he believed he was fired "because of the Russia investigation." Comey also testified he had told Trump he was not under investigation.

The Washington Post reported late Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller was seeking interviews with three Trump administration officials who weren't involved in Trump's campaign: Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence; Michael Rogers, the head of the National Security Agency; and Richard Ledgett, the former NSA deputy director.

Trump took to his Twitter account Thursday morning to denounce the report.

"They made up a phony collusion with the Russians story, found zero proof, so now they go for obstruction of justice on the phony story. Nice," the president tweeted.

Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Trump's personal lawyer, had responded Wednesday evening to the Post report by saying: "The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal."

The Post report cited anonymous sources who were briefed on requests made by investigators. It was not known whether the FBI was the source of the information. The New York Times also reported the story.

Mueller met Wednesday with the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee in an effort to ensure their investigations don't conflict.

The leaders of the Senate Intelligence committee said in a statement issued Wednesday that they "look forward to future engagements" with Robert Mueller.

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the panel's top Democrat, didn't provide any other details regarding the meeting. An aide familiar with the meeting said it was held to discuss the investigations, including ways that the parallel inquiries don't interfere with or overlap one another. The aide spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was private.

The meeting comes a day after lawmakers questioned Justice Department officials about the probe and Mueller's independence, and after a friend of Trump said the White House was considering firing Mueller.

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller last month, testified Tuesday he has seen no evidence of good cause to fire Mueller.

Also Wednesday, Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Grassley said his panel will investigate the removal of former FBI Director James Comey and "any alleged improper partisan interference in law enforcement investigations."

Grassley announced the investigation in a letter to California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the panel's top Democrat.

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In this image from House Television video, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., pauses as he speaks Wednesday, June 14, 2017, on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington, about the shooting at the congressional baseball practice.

Ryan said, "We are united in our anguish. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us."(House Television via AP)

Analysis: Washington embraces unity — for a moment

By JULIE PACE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The president called on Americans to set aside their differences. One of his fiercest critics prayed for him and the safety of his family.

For one afternoon, Washington appeared to be knocked back into a lost era of solidarity in times of trial. Still, it felt naive to think it would last.

Wednesday's jarring shooting of a top House Republican during a baseball practice both punctured the deep polarization in the nation's capital and provided an instant reminder that such moments tend to be fleeting.

After incidents far more deadly, and at times even less riven with division, the moment of unity inevitably fades, replaced by the capital's familiar infighting and harsh, personal attacks.

That was the case after the horrific shooting of 20 elementary school children in 2012. And after the 2011 shooting of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was holding a constituent event in a supermarket parking lot when a gunman opened fire, killing six people.

The nation was divided then, too, still struggling to recover from a devastating economic crisis that exacerbated the gap between haves and have nots, and from the bruising political tussle over health care reform. Mark Kimble, who worked for Giffords then, said that for a period "that now seems all too brief, there was an unbelievable amount of unity across party lines."

"If this happens the way it did after Gabby was shot, I think it will last for a while, but I don't think it will be any kind of sea change in how Washington operates," Kimble said.

The calls for change were frequent on Wednesday.

House Speaker Paul Ryan urged his colleagues "to come together to lift each other up and to show the country, show the world that we are one House, the people's House, united in our humanity."

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi decried the violence as "an injury in the family." She offered her prayers for Trump and his own family.

But the answer to how long Washington can embrace this moment of unity may well rest with Trump, one of the most divisive figures in recent American political history.

Trump, in brief remarks from the White House Diplomatic Room, was scripted and restrained. He made no mention of the fact that the shooter had a history of lashing out at Republicans.

"We may have our differences, but we do well in times like these to remember that everyone who serves in our nation's capital is here because, above all, they love our country," he said. "We can all agree that we are blessed to be Americans, that our children deserve to grow up in a nation of safety and peace and that we are strongest when we are unified."

Trump stepped into the role of unifier with historically low approval ratings for a president at this stage of his tenure.

Overall, 64 percent disapprove and just 35 percent approve of the job he is doing as president, according to a recent poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Trump has been a particularly polarizing figure since the moment he stepped onto the political stage. And there's no doubt that he has contributed to the increasing corrosiveness that has gripped American politics.

As a candidate, he urged his supporters to "knock the crap" out of protesters who attended his rallies. He called Hillary Clinton, his Democratic rival in last year's election, a "nasty woman" and vowed to throw her in jail if he won, a pledge he has not followed through with.

To be sure, Trump's presidency has also prompted intense criticism from Democrats, who have excoriated him as incompetent and unqualified. Earlier this week, Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., circulated proposed articles of impeachment.

Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Pa., said all the things that used to bring members together seem to be slipping away, contributing to the gulf between left and right.

"All the chances to interact with each other outside our suits, and outside floor debate, are few and far between," said Doyle, who manages the Democratic baseball team.

The annual congressional baseball game, scheduled for Thursday, will go on as planned, lawmakers announced.

Game on: Tragedy won’t stop annual baseball game WASHINGTON (AP) — The game will go on.

The annual Congressional Baseball Game, which dates to 1909 and is a summertime tradition on Capitol Hill, will be played Thursday despite Wednesday's shooting at the GOP squad's practice in Alexandria, Virginia.

It's an annual tradition in which aging former Little Leaguers don their spikes and dust off their gloves in a game played for bragging rights and to benefit several charities. It's also a somewhat rare example of bipartisanship in an increasingly polarized Washington.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., assured lawmakers assembled at a members' briefing that the game will be played as scheduled, prompting a standing ovation.

"It will be 'Play Ball!' tomorrow night at 7:05," said Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, the longtime manager of the GOP squad.

Once a relatively cozy affair, played at a minor league ballpark in Maryland, the game has gone big time in recent years and has been played at Nationals Park, just a few blocks from the Capitol.

"We do it for really three reasons. We do it for fellowship amongst ourselves. We do it for charity," Barton said. "We raise a lot of money for three charities. And we do it because we like to play baseball and try to recapture a little bit of our youth. It's a positive thing. Of all the things Congress does, this is one of the most benign, positive activities."

Members of Congress practice for months for the event, and typically don the jerseys of a team from back home. The Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call sponsors the game and awards a trophy once a side wins three of five games.

"It's a good way raise money for charity and for members to get to know each other," said Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., whose election in 2010 upended the competitive balance of the annual event.

Richmond played baseball in college and kicked off his congressional career with a one-hitter in 2011 and has been the game's dominant player pretty much since then.

Last year, however, Democrats lost the game 8-7, ending a seven-game winning streak that mostly coincided with Richmond

joining the Democratic side.

"I was fresh off of surgery, but they made more plays than we made last year," Richmond told reporters. "This was a year we wanted to get even."

Congressional leaders typically attend the event and former President Barack Obama — famous for shunning opportunities to rub shoulders with lawmakers — even went two years ago, watching from the Democratic dugout. Obama's appearance came as he was struggling to win Democratic votes for an unpopular traderelated measure.

President Donald Trump will not be attending Thursday's game, however, due to security concerns.

"While the president would like to attend the game and show his support for all of these brave public servants, he has been advised that there is not enough time to follow Secret Service protocols," Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Wednesday.

To lawmakers, the annual game is one of the better opportunities for lawmakers to get to know each other outside of their partisan roles.

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Police: Dog left in car on hot day found dead BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts are investigating the death of a dog that was left in a car in a country club parking lot on a day when temperatures soared into the 90s.

Belchertown police tell WWLP-TV they responded to Cold Spring Country Club just after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

The service dog belonged to a country club employee, who had left it in the car with the air conditioning running for about a half hour.

Club manager Christopher Brunelle says the dog was routinely left in the unnamed employee's vehicle with the air conditioning running for short periods of time.

Police are trying to determine whether the heat was a factor or if the dog died of natural causes.

No charges have been filed.

‘Operation Hanover’ nets 17 accused of violent gang feud BOSTON (AP) — Boston police have arrested 17 people they say were involved in a violent feud between rival gangs.

The arrests were announced during a news conference Wednesday.

Police Commissioner William Evans says the arrests followed a yearlong investigation, called "Operation Hanover," into drug and gun trafficking by the Wendover Street and Cameron Street gangs.

Officers conducted undercover drug and gun buys from gang members during the investigation. Some of the transactions were caught on video or audio.

Police have seized 22 unlicensed guns as a result of the investigation.

Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley says "Boston will be a safer place this summer" with the guns off the street.

A grand jury has issued nearly 100 indictments against those arrested, including 19 charges for the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine.

UMass Memorial gets state approval to cut psychiatric beds BOSTON (AP) — State public health officials have approved a contentious plan by UMass Memorial Medical Center to cut 13 psychiatric beds.

Officials at the Worcester hospital want to convert the psychiatric beds into space for medical and surgical patients as part of a $30 million renovation project, saying there is more demand for those services.

The plan has been criticized by mental health advocates, city officials and the state's largest nurses' union, all concerned about possible loss of access to proper care for mental health patients.

In response, UMass Memorial has said it will work with other mental health facilities in the region to ensure access.

The state's Public Health Council on Wednesday also required UMass Memorial to prioritize admission for psychiatric patients whose insurance may not cover treatment at other facilities.

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident log Wednesday, June 7, 2017 6:30 a.m.: Larceny, Charles Street. Police received a report of wheels and tires that were reportedly missing off of a 2017 Honda Accord. Police report that they may have been taken between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. and they are currently investigating.

9:07 a.m.: Accident, Collins Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a 2003 Mercedes C3204M and a bus through a walk-in complaint. According to the complaint, the bus had allegedly struck the other vehicle and left the scene.

4:24 p.m.: Fraud, Munger Hill Road. Police received a report from a person who claims that they were “scammed out of $3,000.” According to the report, the person was called and told that the person on the other line allegedly had the victim’s son and that the son owed him money and would injure him if it was not paid. The alleged victim then “sent three wires” to the caller.

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By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON (AP) — Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy III are both sad figures in a teenage tragedy that ended with Roy killing himself and Carter charged with manslaughter.

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finds himself at the center of a legal quagmire: Should he set a legal precedent in Massachusetts by convicting Carter of manslaughter for encouraging Roy to take his own life through dozens of text messages? Or should he acquit her and risk sending a message that Carter’s behavior was less than criminal?

Judge Lawrence Moniz is deliberating Carter’s fate following a jury-waived trial that provided a disturbing look at teen depression and suicide. It is not clear when the judge will issue his verdict.

The case has been closely watched in the legal community and widely shared on social media, in part, because of the dozens of text messages Carter sent Roy in the days before he was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in his truck parked in a Kmart parking lot.

“You’re finally going to be happy in heaven. No more pain. It’s okay to be scared and it’s normal. I mean, you’re about to die,” Carter wrote in one message.

Her texts later became more insistent after Roy appeared to delay his plan.

“I thought you wanted to do this. The time is right and you’re ready __ just do it babe,” she wrote.

In another text sent the day Roy died, Carter wrote: “You can’t think about it. You just have to do it. You said you were gonna do it. Like I don’t get why you aren’t.”

Carter is accused of involuntary manslaughter, a charge that can be brought in Massachusetts when someone causes the death of another person when engaging in reckless or wanton conduct that creates a high degree of likelihood of substantial harm.

Prosecutors have argued that Carter’s text messages support their claim that Carter caused Roy’s death by “wantonly and recklessly” helping him poison himself.

In this Aug. 24, 2015 file photo, Michelle Carter listens to defense attorney Joseph P. Cataldo argue for an involuntary manslaughter charge against her to be dismissed at Juvenile Court in New Bedford, Mass. Carter is charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly pressuring Conrad Roy III, 18, of Fairhaven, Mass., to commit suicide on July 13, 2014. Judge Lawrence Moniz is deliberating Carter's fate following a jury-waived trial that provided a disturbing look at teen depression and suicide. It is not clear when the judge will issue his verdict. (Peter Pereira/The New Bedford Standard Times via AP, Pool, File)

Roy, 18, had a history of depression and had attempted suicide in 2012, taking an overdose of Tylenol. Roy’s mother testified at Carter’s trial that Roy seemed to improve after he began taking medication and getting counseling. He graduated from high school in 2014 and had plans to attend college, she said.

Carter, then 17, also had struggled with depression, as well as anorexia, and had been prescribed antidepressants.

Carter and Roy met in Florida in 2012 while visiting relatives. Their relationship largely consisted of text messages and emails.

Daniel Medwed, a law professor at Northeastern University, said the judge has a difficult task in determining whether Carter’s actions rise to the level of manslaughter.

There is no Massachusetts law against encouraging someone to kill themselves.

Medwed said the judge could consider Carter “morally blameworthy,” but “moral blame doesn’t always equal

legal accountability. “ Martin Healy, chief legal counsel of the Massachusetts Bar Association, said the case also presents some novel issues of law on the use of cellphones and text messages.

Carter was not with Roy when he killed himself, but she was talking on the phone with him as his truck filled with carbon monoxide. At one point, when Roy became frightened and got out of his truck, Carter told him to “get back in,” according to a text she later sent to a friend.

Carter appealed the manslaughter charge, but the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court found that there was enough evidence for the case to go to trial. The court found that Carter was “virtually present” at the time of Roy’s suicide.

In order to convict Carter, the judge would have to find that prosecutors had proven the elements of manslaughter beyond a reasonable doubt, a much higher legal standard to reach than the probable cause that was needed for the grand jury to indict her.

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Children of a Lesser God Heads To Stockbridge Children of a Lesser God, Mark Medoff’s Tony Awardwinning play which became a popular movie starring William Hurt and Marlee Matlin, heads for Berkshire Theatre Group’s Fitzpatrick Main Stage in Stockbridge, MA, for a limited run June 22-July 22. Directed by Tony Award-winner, Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), this production features Lauren Ridloff as Sarah Norman (Wonderstruck; former Miss Deaf America), Joshua Jackson as James Leeds (The Affair, Dawson’s Cree), John McGinty as Orin Dennis (Deaf West Theatre’s Pippin), Tony Award-winner Stephen Spinella as Mr. Franklin (Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, James Joyce’s The Dead), Kecia Lewis as Mrs. Norman (Once on this Island, The Drowsy Chaperone, Leap of Faith), Treshelle Edmond as Lydia Glee, and Julee Cerda as Edna Klein.

On Arts Beat Radio, Berkshire Theatre Group CEO Kate Maguire talked about this production of Children of a Lesser God, which has Broadway aspirations. Maguire says “This play is a poignant story about

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Joshua Jackson in Children of a Lesser God at Berkshire Theatre Group. human communication, connection and compromise. In today’s culture, there are endless methods of communication. Are we truly listening to one another?”.

Maguire added that thhe playwright Mark Medoff is involved in this revival.

All performances will have open captioning, and the following performances are ASL-interpreted: June 24 at 8PM, June 26 at 7PM, July 12 at 2PM, and July 21 at 8PM. There’s a talk-back with the actors and creative team after the June 26 performances. For details: 413997-4444 or www.berkshiretheatregroup.org.

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Plan Ahead: That Big Apple Theatre Trip Now that you’ve seen excerpts from the Tony Awards musical contenders on the televised awards ceremony, your thoughts may lean towards a New York City theatre trip. If you plan it right, a day on Broadway can be a once-in-alifetime experience.

Summer is tourist season in New York City, but once Labor Day comes around, and the kids are back in chool and the toursts are gone, it’s easier to snag tickets to a Broadway hit.

In fact, a good time to go is during the Jewish holidays.

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You can get on Amtrak in Springfield, Windsor Locks or Hartford, and go directly to Penn Station, which is on the West Side of Manhattan near the theatre district. Amtrak generally has a cafe car from New Haven south, and wifi. If you get on the train at Windsor Locks, the parking is free, but you need advance tickets..

For Amtrak informaiton: https://www.amtrak.com/ home You can also drive down to New Haven, and jump on the hourly Metro North trains to Grand Central.

For MetroNorth details: Metro North: http://www. mta.info/ The Theatre District is also called Hell’s Kitchen. Skip the touristy restaurants on Times Square and the goodbut-pricey ones on W. 46th Street, also known as “Restaurant Row”. I like some of the places on Ninth Avenue, including Totto Ramen for a quick meal. http://tottoramen.com/ And don’t forget, The Bushnell brings the big Broadway shows to Hartford.

For their upcoming season: The current Broadway hits, School of Rock and On Your Feet are Hartford-bound, along with some recent hits like Finding Neverland, Fun Home, The Color Purple, and Something Rotten. www. bushnell.org.

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Arts Beat Radio welcomes WAM Theatre Co-Founder Kristen Van Ginhoven on Friday, June 16, 8AM-9AM. live from The Press Room in Westfield, MA, on 89.5FM/ WSKB. Host Mark G. Auerbach and Kristen Van Ginhoven talk about WAM and her directing debut at Chester Theatre in MA..

C’mon down, caffeinate, and watch live radio; or tune in live on the airwaves, on Comcast ch. 15, www.wskb. org or at www.westfieldtv.org Under Milk Wood, Dylan Thomas’ radio play which became a theatre piece, will be staged on June 25 at the 2017 North Hall Arts Festival in Huntington, MA. Mitch Giannunzio directs a company of actors including Ellen Barry, Margery Shaw, and Kenneth Tigar. Under Milk Wood, is the story of a fictitious fishing village in Wales, and the lives of its residents.

For details: 413-667-5543 or www.northhallhuntington. org.

Stupid F***ing Bird, Aaron Posner’s sort of adaptation of Chekhov’s classic play The Sea Gull opens the Silverthorne Theatre’s season at Greenfield’s Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center (formerly The Arts Block), with performances June 22-July 1. The familiar characters are there in all their tortured glory, even if the names are slightly modified.

The themes of thwarted ambition and family conflict are played out in this thoroughly contemporary and funny piece that leaves no doubt about the comedic genius of both Posner and his prototype. For details: www.silverthornetheater.org.

Kenneth Tigar in Under Milk Wood at North Hall in Huntington.

Margery Shaw in Under Milk Wood at North Hall in Huntington Jaws in Concert. Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanada Orchestra perform the John Williams score in synch with a screening of Steven Spielberg’s summer movie blockbuster on June 18 at Tanglewood.

For details:888-266-1200 or www.tanglewood.org.

——— Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University and the Yale School of Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations and reported on theatre for newspapers and radio.

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The North Hall Arts Festival in Huntington, Mass. announces its 2017 season with twelve public events from late May through September. Presented by the North Hall Association, the performance series is made possible by the Westfield News Group and the Daily Hampshire Gazette, along with support from the arts councils of Chester, Huntington, Montgomery, Russell, Westhampton, and Worthington.

A Festival theater offering follows, with a staged reading of Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood. Directed by Mitch Giannunzio and performed by Ellen Barry, Margery Shaw, Kenneth Tigar & more. This free event will take place on Sunday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m.

Charles Neville and the New England Nevilles will appear on Sunday, July 2 at 2 pm. The legendary New Orleans Sax player, Charles Neville, will be joined Khalif Neville on keyboard and Talyn Neville on drums and by Shido Hiroyuki on bass.

In July, there will be an afternoon of Baroque music for Flute, Viola da Gamba and Harpsicord played on historical instruments and featuring works by Telemann, Bach and others. Baroque (and More) Musical Delights will begin at 2 pm on Sunday, July 16.

The following weekend, Monica Jakuc Leverett will present Piano Babe in Toyland a concert of classical music, performed on both Grand and Toy Pianos. Sunday, July 23 at 2 pm. Works by Kaeza Fearn (A Day in the Life of a Toy Piano), Claude Debussy, Octavio Pinto and others.

Jose Gonzalez and Sons. José González returns to North Hall on Sunday, August 6 at 2 pm with a program of Latin, Caribbean and World music.

A second Festival theater offering this season follows, with a staged reading of LOVE LETTERS by A. R. Gurney Directed by Mitch Giannunzio and performed by Kenneth Tigar and Margery Shaw. This free event will take place on Sunday, August 20, 2 pm.

In September, the popular area piano-clarinet duo Jerry Noble and Bob Sparkman (jazz-swing) returns to North Hall on September 10, Sunday at 2 pm.

The Old Country Road Band ends the season with old-time vintage country and bluegrass on Sunday, September 17 at 2 p.m.

Events include two free open-mic music jams, art exhibits, and meet-the-artist receptions. Some events are free or by donation. Admission to ticketed events is from $10 to $15 at the door. Student/youth admission is free for all events. All performances take place at Historic North Hall, 40 Searle Road (off Route 66), Huntington. The performance space is wheelchair-accessible and air-conditioned. Complete information including a calendar of events with dates, times, and admission costs is posted at www.northhallhuntington.org and Historic North Hall on Facebook. Telephone queries may be directed to North Hall at 413–667-5543.

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If interested, please email Denise @denisesinico@hotmail.com.

They’re also collecting gently used household goods and furniture for future tag sales that are held throughout the Summer. These tag sales allow us to generate the funds needed to support the cats and kittens in our care.

Westfield Bridge Club Results 6/8/17 North/South: 1st: Vi Martinell – Cindy Fullerton; 2nd: Dorothy Kowaleski – Judy Fiore; 3rd: Priscilla Gover – Ed Merrill East/West: 1st: Sue Labucki – Marcel Jacques; 2nd: Marilyn Breor – Barbara Kress; 3rd: Ellie Siska – Betty Clare Duplicate is played Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 4:00 at The American Inn in Southwick. All players are welcome.

••••••••• fridays •••••••• 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica 8-9 am: Arts Beat Radio, with Mark G. Auerbach

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Westfield Bank Sunday night concert series at Stanley Park The Westfield Bank Sunday night concert series at Stanley Park Presents The Eddie Forman Orchestra, also known as “E.F.O.”, on June 25th. E.F.O. is a Western Massachusetts polka band that has been performing since 1968. The band’s enthusiasm and love for the music they perform, their versatility and ability to embrace a wide range of styles, and their dedication to strong, lively performances make the E.F.O., an enduring success. People of all ages are invited to join the E.F.O. to enjoy a fun filled evening of good music. The performance will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Beveridge Pavilion and it is free of charge. Chairs will be provided and a food service will be available. For further information on the Westfield Bank Sunday Night Concert Series please go to www.stanleypark.org or call the park office at 413-568-9312.

WESTFIELD — The 61st Annual Hampton Ponds Association July 4th Parade will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. The parade begins at 10:00 A.M. sharp from the Hampton Ponds Plaza, North Rd. (Route 202), Westfield, and ends at the Hampton Ponds Association Hall, North Rd., on the Corner of Old Stage Road. Sponsored by the Hampton Ponds Association

WESTFIELD — Join Walter Gladwin and members of the Senior Concert Band of Western Massachusetts for a lively instrumental celebration of the upcoming 4th of July holiday. The Westfield Senior Center Great Room will explode with music on Monday, June 26 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This is a free concert for all to come and enjoy! The Westfield Senior Center is located at 45 Noble Street.

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Due to the success of last year’s event, the location will remain the same. South Middle School provided a convenient and easily accessible location. More details of the event will follow as soon as they are available.

‘From Jazz to Hip-Hop’ ~ A Music and Dance Performance Join the fun at the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street on Thursday, June 29 for an upbeat, energetic program of music, song, and dance performed by young members of MusicDance.edu. These talented children play the trumpet, flute, clarinet, trombone, bells, and perform hip-hop dance.

Musical selections include songs from Michael Jackson, rap songs, and oldies but goodies. Show time is 1:30 p.m. This free performance is funded through a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council. No advance sign-ups are required.

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Ring the bell

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – If one stopped to watch the St. Mary Saints baseball team practicing on the local diamond Wednesday, you would never that they were about to embark on one of the biggest games of their lives.

“It’s just another day on the baseball field, doing what we normally do,” said St. Mary’s head coach Troy Collins, who took a few moments from practice for a one-on-one interview with The Westfield News. “We have a very, very talented group. … They’re excited but continuing to work like they always do.”

St. Mary’s (22-2) won the Western Massachusetts Division 4 baseball title a week ago with a 3-2 win over Granby, and followed that up with a 4-0 shutout of Central Mass champ Tahonto Tuesday night. The Saints advanced to play Southern champion Archbishop Williams (20-5) in the championship game Saturday at Holy Cross at 6:30 p.m. “(Archbishop Williams) is a solid junior-senior team that played in a tough league against teams in a higher division,” coach Collins said. “They will be prepared, but … I’m sure they’re not anything much better than we’ve seen all year long. If we go and do what we do, we will be fine.

I’m hoping we will see a lot of

Westfield people there. It’s going to be a special day.”

Saturday figures to be a special day in more ways than one for the head coach, and several other Saints.

Troy’s son, Anthony, a member of the 2009 Western Mass championship squad is getting married Saturday morning.

“They picked the date two years ago, and have been planning this for two years,” coach Collins said. “You can’t make this stuff up. It’s going to be a special day for them, for both families, and to cap it off by going to play in the state (championship) game is very special.”

What now seems like a dream come true for the father and head coach easily could have been a nightmare. The game was originally slated to be played at noon – right around the same time that Troy, first baseman Drew Collins (Troy’s nephew), assistant coaches Sean Pierce and Sam Farnsworth, and his brother Shane are supposed to be in Connecticut for Anthony’s wedding.

“We really would’ve been shorthanded,” coach Collins said.

Instead, Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association officials swapped St. Mary out of the noon time spot, giving them the premiere time slot Saturday night at 6:30.

“It’s nice to know there are still

good people out there,” said coach Collins, thanking the MIAA. “We can’t wait for the wedding. To be able to do this after is going to be extra special.”

All that is left for St. Mary’s to do is take care of business on the ball field against Archbishop Williams. For alumni and local baseball fans, that would really ring just as loud as those wedding bells.

THE PLAYERS #1 Jack Lamirande 2b, Fr #2 Nate Bonini P, 3b, Jr #3 Quinn Powers Lf, 3b, Jr #4 Matt Masciadrelli SS, Jr #5 Hayden Lussier Inf, Fr #6 Drew Collins 1b, Sr #7 Shaun Gezotis RF, Sr #9 Jack Masciadrelli OF, Fr #11 Jake Butler CF, Jr #12 Paul Shibley OF, Fr #13 Kevin Rockwal OF, P, Jr #14 Gio DePergola OF, Sr #15 Hunter Authier C, Jr #16 John Daley P, DH, Sr #17 Luke Bonini 2b, 8th #18 Andrew Illniki 1b, Sr #19 Aidan Burke C, Fr #21 Niko Kapsanis OF, Fr #22 Carter Yang OF, Sr THE COACHES Head Coach Troy Collins Assist Coach Sean Pierce Assist Coach Bill Lamirande Assist Coach Dan Lucia Assist Coach Sam Farnsworth Assist Coach Alex King

St. Mary head coach Troy Collins gives a congratulatory hug to assistant coach Sam Farnsworth after the Saints defeated the Tahonto Stags 4-0 Tuesday at Tivnan Field in Worcester to advance to the Division 4 baseball championship game. Collins and Farnsworth are looking forward to a very special day Saturday. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Kielbasa wins again; Pelli leads all

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer Tapwrit didn’t tap-out in this weekend’s Belmont. And neither did the four lucky entrants who picked him: Mark Kielbasa, Jeffrey Owczarski, Jon Packard, and Kevin Michaud.

Kielbasa, Westfield, was the winner by random drawing, and also a repeat winner from

two weeks ago.)

Six people picked Irish War Cry, and no one chose the one-eyed Patch, who came in third. A few people chose Epicharis, who was scratched early that morning with a sore foot. (Classic Empire was also chosen, but scratched on Wednesday.) Two individuals picked Always Dreaming and Gunnevera (neither of whom were entered), and one soul chose “Irish War

Glorey”, which is a cool name for a horse, but not the correct one. (Sad trombone.)

And with the closing of the Belmont Stakes, Jack Pelli stands atop our “Ultimate Sports Challenge” with seven points, followed by Gerry Robillard, Jr., Kielbasa, and Michaud, each with six. Four others are tied with five apiece.

Next up: the U.S. Open (June 15-18).

Westfield Little League Report 10u softball Game Date: 5/17/19 Moe’s Westfield 14, Easthampton 4 Sara LaCross got her first Little League hit while Mia Tavares, Grace Burke, and Allie Stucenski were on base all four at-bats to pace Moe’s Westfield to a 14-4 win in Easthampton at Nonotuck Park. Stucenski got her first-ever extra base hit when she led off the fourth inning with a triple. She also had two singles. Tavares had a double and two singles and Burke had a single as well as two excellent scoreless innings on the mound. Nathalie Senez had two singles and two runs batted in. Aliyana Lapoint also had two singles and Caitlyn Arooth had a single as well. Camille Bruno had two bases loaded walks and pitched a scoreless inning as well. Katelyn Connor and Nova Santiago Scott also reached base as well as Moe’s picked up a win on the road to go to 5-0 on the season.

Game Date: 5/19/17 Moe’s Westfield 17, Hadley 8 Grace Burke, Mia Tavares, Allie Stucenski, and Nathalie Senez led the offensive attack as Moe’s remained unbeaten with a 17-8 road win in Hadley at Hopkins Academy. Tavares had a double, 3 hits, 6 steals and 4 runs scored. Burke had a triple, 3 hits, 2 RBI and a steal of home. Stucenski pounded a double, 2 hits, 2 walks and 4 RBI while Senez had two hits and 4 RBI. Burke and Tavares also pitched easy scoreless innings for Moe’s as well.

Camille Bruno also had a hit and two RBI and Sara LaCross walked four times and scored four runs including a steal of home.

Caitlyn Arooth also had a bases loaded walk for Moe’s. Moe’s jumped ahead of Hadley quickly and never looked back in route to their sixth win of the year.

Game Date: 5/20/17 Kiwanis 12, Southampton 10 The Kiwanis won another close game over Southampton. The Kiwanis came from behind with 4 runs in the 4th to take the lead and held on from there. The trio of Hayley Krupienski, Rachel Bonfitto and Shea Hurley all went two innings handling the pitching duties for the Kiwanis with 12 total strikeouts between them.

The hitting was led by Sophie Svantesson who had 3 hits including a double as well as Hayley Krupienski and Rachel Bonfitto who reached base three times and scored 2 runs apiece.

Leadoff hitter Grace David reached base twice and scored 2 runs for the well-balanced Kiwanis team. The win moved the Kiwanis record to 6-2 on the season.

Game Date: 5/21/17 Kiwanis 16, Hadley 3 The Kiwanis had a great all-around effort in their 16-3 win over Hadley. They continued their hot hitting as they scored 12 or more runs for the fourth consecutive game. Leadoff hitter Grace Trempe went 4 for 4 and scored 3 runs to lead the way. Ali Lakin had 3 hits for her best offensive output of the season while Sophia Smithies reached base 3 times and had two stolen bases.

The pitching was paced by Grace Leduc, who made her mound debut this year, Grace Tempe and Julia Bonfitto. The trio threw

plenty of strikes only allowing 3 walks after the first inning. The win moved the Kiwanis record to 7-2 on the season.

Game Date: 5/21/17 Moe’s Westfield 7, Northampton 3 Moe’s got great pitching from Mia Tavares, Allie Stucenski, and Grace Burke to get by a very formidable Northampton team 7-3 to remain unbeaten. The pressure was on the Moe’s pitchers because they were going against an ace Northampton pitcher who struck out 9 of 10 Moe’s batters at one point. The trio of Moe’s pitchers had to hold the line and they did, limiting Northampton to only 3 runs. Burke closed out the game with two scoreless innings. Burke and Tavares also had the only two hits for Moe’s and both stole home as well. Caitlyn Arooth, Nathalie Senez and Nova Santiago-Scott also drove in runs with bases loaded walks.

A key point in the game occurred in the top of the fifth inning with Moe’s clinging to a 4-3 lead. Grace Burke was called into the game to pitch. After walking the leadoff Northampton hitter the next batter hit a hard single to left where Camille Bruno made a great play to hold any further advancement. Northampton now had the tying run at third with no outs. From there Burke and catcher Allie Stucenski shut the door. Burke struck out the next two hitters with no passed balls to allow any steal of home. The next batter hit a grounder back to Burke who made a good throw to first.

Game date: 5/24/17 Moe’s Westfield 12, Gateway 1 Mia Tavares led the way with three hits including a triple, 2 RBIs, and a steal of home as Moe’s Westfield remained unbeaten with a 12-1 win at Gateway. Tavares also shined on the mound striking out three batters in a row to end the game. Grace Burke, Allie Stucenski, and Alaiyna Lapointe all had two hits for Moe’s while Camille Bruno added a double and pitched two scoreless innings. Caitlyn Arooth and Nova Santiago-Scott drove in runs with bases loaded walks while Katelyn Connor, Sara LaCross and Nathalie Senez each reached base multiple times. Another total team effort as Moe’s won for the eighth time in eight games.

Mia Tavares caught it and Moe’s escaped the jam. Moe’s added three runs in the bottom half of the 5th and Burke closed it out with no drama in the 6th to give Moe’s a very hard fought victory over a very tough opponent.

Game Day: 6/2/2017 Moe’s Westfield 12, Southampton 2 Grace Burke, Mia Tavares, and Camille Bruno each pitched two strong innings and shut down a good hitting Southampton team in a 12-2 win for Moe’s Westfield. The win kept Moe’s unbeaten on the season. Tavares also had two hits including a double. Allie Stucenski knocked in a run with a hit and also had a steal of home. Alaiyna Lapointe and Sara LaCross also had hits for Moe’s. Katelyn Connor and Caitlyn Arooth also drove in runs with a fielder’s choice while Connor, Burke, and Bruno drove in runs with bases loaded walks. Moe’s jumped out quick with four runs in the first two innings and never looked back in route to the win.

Richard’s Grinders and Carpet Wizard, both pictured above, played the first Little League softball game, a 14U contest, under the newly-installed lights at Sadie Knox Field. (Submitted photo) Game Date: 6/4/2017 Moe’s Westfield 12, Westfield Funeral Home 1 Allie Stucenski, Grace Burke and Camille Bruno led the way as Moe’s remained unbeaten with a 12-1 win over Westfield Funeral Home. Stucenski pitched two stellar shutout innings while also collecting two hits and five steals including one of home. Burke also had two shutout innings while crushing a double and triple and three runs batted in. Bruno had a single and double and two runs batted in. Alaiyna Lapointe and Katelyn Connor also had hits for Moe’s and Connor also had a steal of home. Nathalie Senez had two bases loaded walks to drive in runs while Sara LaCross and Caitlyn Arooth were each on base twice as well. Another great team effort by Moe’s.

12U Softball Game Day 5/16/17 Easthampton One 4, Richards Jewelers 2 It was a defensive battle Tuesday night between Richards Jewelers and Easthampton One. Hits were hard to come by on both sides. Richards Moja Premney, Bella Delmonte, Amber Brown, and Izzy Lemelin all contributed with base hits. Paige Hutkoski pitched the first 2 innings striking out 2 and allowing only 1 run. Bella Delmonte pitched 3 strong innings striking out 8 batters and allowing only 3 runs. Izzy Lemelin made a great catch in left field and quick thinking by Charlotte Bouyea making a strong throw to Moja Premney at 3rd to put the tag down on an Easthampton player. Abby Menzel also made 2 outstanding catches of her own at first base.

Game Day 5/20/17 Richards Jewelers 14, MRAH 9 It was a perfect day for a ball game on Saturday afternoon when Richards Jewelers took on MRAH. Richards started out slow w/ the bats in the 1st inning with MRAH retiring the first 3 batters in order. However, in the 2nd inning Bella Delmonte cranked a home run putting Richards on the board. They would score 13 more times in the game with hits by Charlotte Bouyea, Rhea Lynn Collingwood, Anita Bialas, Amber Brown, Kara Dougherty, Moja Premney, Abby Menzel, and a double by Paige Hutkoski.

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2017 SPRING HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL THURSDAY, JUNE 15 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL D1 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Worcester State College Westfield (18-3) vs. Wayland (23-2), 7 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL SATURDAY, JUNE 17 BASEBALL D4 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Holy Cross, Worcester St. Mary (22-2) vs. Archbishop Williams (20-5), 6:30 p.m.

Ed Normand Golf League at EMCC STANDINGS WEEK 10 OF 22 6/8/17 96 89 88.5 88.5 80.5 78 78 78 77.5 67 60.5 45

DIVISION 1 RICK BROWN – JIM CARTWRIGHT TIM LARAMEE – DAN LARAMEE DAN HARRIS – SHAWN BRADLEY BOB BIHLER – LARRY COURNOYER MARC GRENIER – JOHN LAROSE DAVE DUBOIS – ALAN VELAZQUEZ TOM MASSIMINO – TIM HUBER RANDY ANDERSON – BOB GENEREUX MIKE BERARDELLI – JIM JOHNSON JESSE RASID – AL NUBILE MIKE COTE – RYAN MALONEY SEAN CAHILL – MARK O’DONNELL

87.5 86.5 83 82.5 82.5 81.5 81.5 81 78 76 74 70

DIVISION 2 MARK LOGAN – JOE GAUDETTE DAN BURNS JR. – GREG GLIDDEN BRUCE KELLOGG – RICHARD KELLOGG JIM CONROY – FRAN COMO CAM LEWIS – BILL GRISE III CARLOS SANTOS – BILL GRISE II JAY O’SULLIVAN – RICK BURKE BOB COLLIER – DON CLARKE ED BIELONKO – BRANDEN BIELONKO GARY GLADU – FRAN DWYER MIKE MAHAN – JOE HEBDA MIKE DOUVILLE – JODY WEHR

91.5 90.5 89 86 85 83 75.5 75 72.5 68.5 65 43.5

DIVISION 3 JIM HAAS – AL HAAS GLENN GRABOWSKI – JEFF BERGER DAVE DOVER – BILL CHAFFEE MIKE SOVEROW – MIKE MULLIGAN JASON GEORGE – DAN VAN KRUININGAN BOB LEWKO – NICK STELLATO DAN BURNS SR. – MIKE MANIJEK ROY BARTON – BILL REINHAGEN JOE BOUTIN – HENRY SMITH CHRIS FENTON – RYAN DROBOT JIM STRYCHARZ – RICHARD ROY JASON FITZGERALD – STEVE TOMAINO

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE East Mountain Country Club Results for June 9, 2017 20 couples participated on a beautiful evening for golf Points results front-9: Shawn Czepial and Shelley Czepial 46 points Tom Keenan and Colleen Keenan 39 points Net results front-9: Dennis Desmarais and Linda Desmarais 61 Gerry Potvin and Nancy Jamrog 69 Points results back-9: Dan Harris and Nancy Harris 42 points Dave Warner and Sue Moore 37 points Chris Olinski and Brenda Olinski 37 points Net results back-9: Mark Kurowski and Mark Kurowski 67 Mike Cichonski and Dorothy Cichonski 72 Pioria results: Dick Picard and Joann Picard 73 Congratulations to the winners. Winning teams receive pro shop “chits” money redeemable for pro shop merchandise. Winning “chits” may be used anytime during the season and must be used by October 31, 2017. Special orders must be made before September 29, 2017.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SEASON CONCLUDED SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SEASON CONCLUDED WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY

SEASON CONCLUDED TUESDAY GOLF LEAGUE 2017 RESULTS FROM MAY 23, 2017 1st Place Bob Berniche & Fred Rogers 2nd Place Jim Johnson & Dan Puza 2nd Place Conrad Clendenin & Stu Browning 3rd Place Rich Chistolini &Eric Wilder 4th Place Ray West & Harpo Czarnecki 5th Place Butch Rines & Bill Wallinovich 6th Place Bill Lawry & Dave Giles 7th Place Ed West & Harry Pease 7th Place John Kidrick & Erroll Nichols

8th Place John Lucas & Carl Haas 9th Place Dave Liberty & Jim French 10th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 11th Place Bob McCarthy & Jack Blascak 12th Place Dick Williams & Ron Sena 13th Place Harry Thompson & Jeff Guglielmo 14th Place Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy 15th Place Ron Bonyeau & Mike Ripa 16th Place Skip Couture & Bob Dudas

Low Gross Eric Wilder & Rich Chistolini & Ed West @ 43 Low Net Bob McCarthy & Errol Nichols & Ed West @ 30 Closest to Pin on 11th Stu Browning Closest to Pin on 16th Rich Chistolini Closest to Pin on 18th Ray West

74.0 Points 60.0 Points 60.0 Points 59.5 Points 56.5 Points 56.0 Points 55.5 Points 55.0 Points 55.0 Points 52.0 Points 49.0 Points 48.5 Points 47.5 Points 47.0 Points 45.5 Points 44.5 Points 42.5 Points 37.0 Points

8th Annual Tekoa C.C. Open Singles Sunday June 11 Low Gross –Sue Sendlenski 2nd Gross – Connie Lombard Low Net – Cheryl Salva 2nd Net Sandy Lajewski

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Blue Tee Division 71

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Low Gross- Nick Anton 2nd Gross- Paul Vanasse Low Net- John Szarek 2nd Net- Tom Garvin

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Low Gross- Rattler Rivard 2nd Gross - Dale Kratochvil Low Net- Mike Cove 2nd NetMike Moran

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Low GrossJim Kenny 2nd Gross Jim Tinker Low Net- Bob Thompson 2nd NetJim Dickson

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Low GrossJordan Haskell 2nd Gross- Ed Tharion Low Net- Brian Oleksak 2nd NetErnie Leithoff

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1st Place Bob Berniche & Fred Rogers 87.5 Points 2nd Place Rich Chistolini &Eric Wilder 73.5 Points 3rd Place John Kidrick & Erroll Nichols

69.0 Points 3rd Place Ed West & Harry Pease 69.0 Points 4th Place Conrad Clendenin & Stu Browning 67.0 Points 5th Place Jim Johnson & Jim Floraski 66.5 Points 6th Place Ray West & Harpo Czarnecki 66.5 Points 7th Place Butch Rines & Bill Wallinovich 63.0 Points 8th Place Bill Lawry & Dave Giles 62.5 Points 9th Place Bob McCarthy & Jack Blascak 62.0 Points 10th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 61.5 Points 11th Place Dick William & Ron Sena 61.0 Points 11th Place Dave Liberty & Jim French 61.0 Points 12th Place John Lucas & Carl Haas 60.0 Points 13th Place Harry Thompson & Jeff Guglielmo 58.5 Points 14th Place Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy 52.0 Points 15th Place Ron Bonyeau & Mike Ripa 49.5 Points 16th Place Skip Couture & Bob Dudas 45.0 Points

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Eric Wilder @ 43 Low Net Bob Dudas & Frank Kamlowski @ 30 Closest to Pin on 3rd (1st shot) Closest to Pin on 3rd (2nd shot) Closest to Pin on 6th

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Southwick Athletes receive honors

2017 Girls Varsity Softball Team.

2017 JV Softball Team.

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Victoria DellaGiiustina receives her award for Varsity Softball.

2017 Southwick Track and Field Team.

Southwick Regional High School presented awards to their student athletes.

Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Track and Field and many other teams were the recipients. Excitement from the coaches and students permeated through the ceremony.

Dermotheo Walden received the “Unsung Hero” Award for his contributions to track and field.

Brandon Castor gets the “MVP” Award for Track and Field.

2017 Boys Varsity Volleyball Team.

Jack Davis receives the “Coach’s Award” in Track and Field.

Sydney Gorman receives “The Coach’s Award.”

2017 Boys JV Volleyball Team.

Dermotheo Walden addresses his fellow students.

The girls patiently wait.

Every team gets recognized.

It’s got to be our turn soon.

Parents applaud their athlete.

Other teams await their turn.

The room is filled with student athletes and parents and friends.

RECORDS Season League Tournament Overall Varsity Softball 17-5 8-0 1-1 18-6 WMASS RUNNER-UP

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

MVP- UNSUNG HERO

Brandon Castor Boys Track & Field Dermotheo Walden Boys Track & Field Alexandra Klinkowski Girls Track & Field Alyssa Pompi Girls Track & Field Emily Lachtara Varsity Softball Victoria DellaGiustina Varsity Softball Proud parents.

Nick Chambers Varsity Volleyball Andrew Lachtara Varsity Volleyball

COACH’S AWARD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Jack Davis Boys Track & Field Chad Birchall Boys Track & Field Jalyn Sedor Girls Track & Field Abby Hoschouer Girls Track & Field Eddie Martinez Varsity Baseball Josh Sylvia Varsity Baseball Brandon Seymour Varsity Baseball Allison Phelps Varsity Softball Nick Kavrakis Varsity Baseball Kacper Kisala Varsity Volleyball Frank Wynglarz JV Baseball Brittany Penland Varsity Softball MOST IMPROVED Sydney Gorman JV Softball Dalton Bessette JV Baseball Chancellor Tang Varsity Volleyball Alexandra Methe JV Softball Aaron Brunet JV Volleyball Devin Sheehan JV Volleyball The parents and friends anxiously await their special athlete.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALL LEAGUE Softball- LEAGUE CHAMPIONS BASEBALL - Eddie Martinez Softball- WMASS Finalists Daniel Burnett SOFTBALL-Tori DellaGiustina Emily Lachtara Brittany Penland Nikki Willey BOYS TRACK- Brandon Castor Brandon Blackburn Derm Walden Darius Webb GIRLS TRACK- Lexi Klinkowski Rebecca Drohen Marissa Longhi Emily Giancola Jordyn Demyon VOLLEYBALL- Nick Chambers The attention is on their student.

Andrew Lachtara Stacks of awards wait to be presented.

Chancellor Tang

Betts homers twice to lift Red Sox over Phillies 7-3 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Red Sox sure didn’t look like a team that didn’t get to bed until the sun came up Wednesday.

Mookie Betts homered twice, Xander Bogaerts had three RBIs and the bullpen continued to be lights out as the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 for their third straight win.

It would have been understandable if Boston were sluggish in this game after travel issues didn’t have their plane land in Philadelphia

until 4 a.m.

But the Red Sox weren’t looking for excuses and came out from the first pitch and pounded the Phillies.

“It just kind of happened,” Betts said. “One guy follows the guy in front of them and it just kind of worked out. It feels great after all the things that went into getting here. I’m happy we did it under four hours and we can get a little rest before tomorrow.”

Betts had four hits and drove in three to lead

an offensive barrage off Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson (5-5). Boston tagged him for six runs on nine hits in just five innings.

Betts led off the game with a single, had an RBI double in the second, but his biggest hit was a solo home run, his 10th of the season, in the fourth inning after the Phillies had scored three runs to close within 5-3.

He had a chance to get the cycle in the ninth inning, but instead of a triple connected for home run No. 11 to put the game out of reach.

It was his eighth career multi-homer game.

“When Mookie gets a lead off base hit we were trying to create some energy because of the time we got (into town),” said Red Sox manager John Farrell. “We were able to string a bunch of hits together and Mookie had some big swings to get it started and we were able to build a five-run lead.”

Betts was dazzling defensively as well, and made a stellar diving catch in right field to rob Howie Kendrick of a hit in the fifth inning.

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Stepparenting Woes Dear Annie: This is my 36th year as a stepmother, and I am writing in hopes of helping others who are taking the huge step of blending families. My husband, “Nelson,” had custody of his two children, a boy and girl, who were in their early teens when we started dating. Nelson’s ex lived far away, so there were no weekend visits with their mom. Nelson became sick within our first year of dating and relied on me to help with his kids and household so that he could continue to work.

It was apparent from the start that his children were damaged. They were resentful of me and acted out. Years later, after we were married, I found out that Nelson’s children had been molested by their maternal grandfather for several years and that nothing had been done about it. His children didn’t have counseling and never learned to deal with their feelings about the sexual abuse. Today they are grown adults with children of their own. They still refuse any counseling.

I feel that Nelson’s kids treat me the way they do because it’s easier than dealing with their parents. I recently decided that I am removing myself from my husband’s children’s and grandchildren’s lives. I am mourning the loss of eight people in my life but have determined that it is less painful to live my life without them in it than to feel the pain of never meeting their expectations.

Here is my stepparenting advice: Do not discipline your stepchildren. Be their friend -- just because you can! When they’re small, keep them safe and report anything that doesn’t look right. Be a soft place to fall, because they will need it. If your spouse isn’t stepping up to the plate on their behalf, talk privately with your spouse about it. If your spouse is resistant to doing anything to change the situation, walk away, because it never gets better.

As the saying goes, “you teach people how to treat you.” I get that now! -- No Longer a Stepparent Dear No Longer: Though I appreciate your advice to stepparents -- and that last bit is one of my favorite axioms -- I can’t help but wonder whether your severing ties was a little too severe here. You seem to have a good grasp of the way abuse has affected these children and grandchildren. As long as they are not being verbally abusive to you, perhaps you could practice healthy detachment without completely cutting off all communication. You can build an emotional shield around yourself without having it be a wall.

Dear Annie: In response to “Fed Up,” whose co-worker always comments on her meal choices, I’d like to say that it’s quite possible the co-worker has an eating disorder. My cousin constantly remarks on my food choices, and I finally realized that her own eating issues are at the heart of her comments and that she is looking for attention about how “healthy” her own food choices are. -- Been There Dear Been There: You could very well be right. Rather than be defensive when someone fixates on our food choices, perhaps we should be concerned for the person.

To anyone worried about a friend or family member’s eating habits, please visit https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.

HINTS FROM HELOISE CLEANING NEEDLEPOINT Dear Heloise: I have several antique NEEDLEPOINT chairs and wall hangings. They are beautiful, but I was nervous about cleaning them. Then I tried the following hints, which work great: * Vacuum on low power. Gently wand the chairs and hangings with the vacuum to pick up dust. Don’t touch the nozzle to the fabric. * Washing by hand with gentle, fragrance- and dye-free suds is preferred over harsher chemical formulas. * For tougher staining, test for color bleeding and transfer in a hidden spot, then dab a professional cleaning solvent on any heavily soiled areas. Use a light hand. * When in doubt, hire a professional. Use online sites to get good references and referrals.

-- Bernice N. in New York A professional may recommend that cleaning is the absolute last resort. Cleaning vintage/antique pieces could damage them or greatly reduce their value. -- Heloise PLASTIC STRAPS Dear Heloise: I have several blouses that have those clear plastic strips for hanging sewn in.

I can’t keep the plastic from coming out of my blouse. I’ve tried tying it to my bra. Help me, please. -- Leana J., Riley, Kan. Leana, manufacturers lightly stitch these plastic hanger straps into garments. They are used to keep apparel, especially women’s shirts and blouses, from falling onto the sales floor when on display in the store.

After you purchase the article of clothing, gently pull or snip the hanger straps off. They are no longer needed. -- Heloise CART PARK Dear Heloise: I think it’s great that grocery stores have designated spots in parking lots for carts. It would be helpful if they could be striped with an “X” or something similar so they don’t look like parking spaces from a distance. -- Sherry in Stafford, Texas

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TV Sports Tonight THURSDAY, JUNE 15 GOLF 11 a.m.

FS1 — USGA, U.S. Open, first round, at Hartford, Wis. 4 p.m.

GOLF — LPGA Tour, Meijer Classic, first round, at Grand Rapids, Mich.

6 p.m.

FOX — USGA, U.S. Open, first round, at Hartford, Wis. MLB BASEBALL Noon MLB — Regional coverage, L.A. Dodgers at Cleveland OR Seattle at Minnesota (1 p.m.)

7 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, Washington at N.Y. Mets OR Boston at Philadelphia TRACK & FIELD 2 p.m.

NBCSN — IAAF Diamond League, at Oslo, Norway VOLLEYBALL Noon NBCSN — FIVB, United States vs. Iran, at Katowice, Poland (same-day tape)

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In this Nov. 11, 2016, file photo, Conor McGregor stands on a scale during the weigh-in event for his fight against Eddie Alvarez in UFC 205 mixed martial arts at Madison Square Garden in New York. Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday, June 14, 2017, he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

In this Sept. 12, 2014, file photo, Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses on the scale during a weigh in for a fight against Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas. Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday, June 14, 2017, he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Mayweather coming back to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26

By TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come out of retirement to meet UFC star Conor McGregor in an Aug. 26 boxing match that will feature two of the top-selling fighters in the world.

The two fighters both announced the fight Wednesday, after months of speculation about whether Mayweather would be lured back to the ring at the age of 40 to face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never had a pro boxing fight.

Oddsmakers immediately made Mayweather a big 11-1 favorite in a fight that will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules. It will take place at 154 pounds.

"It's official," Mayweather said on Instagram next to a video poster of both fighters.

"THE FIGHT IS ON," McGregor tweeted several minutes earlier, posting a picture of himself next to one of Mayweather's father, Floyd Sr. Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face the Irish UFC superstar at the T-Mobile arena on the Las Vegas Strip. He had tweeted a picture of himself sparring in recent days to show he was already getting ready for the bout.

"This is really an unprecedented event," said Stephen Espinoza, who heads Showtime Sports, which will handle the pay-per-view. "Really we haven't seen anything in modern history that resembles it, it's impossible to predict how many sales this will do."

Espinoza said the fight came together quickly after McGregor and the UFC reached agreement last month on their end of the deal and Mayweather's team pushed for the fight in recent days.

"All parties were motivated and reasonable and thrilled we could get everything done," he said. "The sky's the limit on this."

McGregor, the wildly popular UFC star, is 21-3 in UFC fights, and is coming off a win in November against Eddie Alvarez in which he became the promotion's first two-division champion. Though he hasn't boxed professionally, McGregor did box while growing up and is known for his striking expertise in UFC. "The impossible deal is now happening," UFC chief Dana White said on ESPN.

The two fighters are expected to do a press tour shortly before going into final training for the fight. The cost of tickets and the price of the pay-per-view has not been decided, though the pay-per-view is expected to be at or near the $99.95 charged for Mayweather's 2015 fight with Manny Pacquiao that drew a record 4.4 million pay-per-view buys.

Mayweather will come off a two-year retirement in a bout that McGregor has been pushing for nearly that long. It finally came together and Nevada boxing officials on Wednesday approved the date for a Mayweather Promotions bout.

Mayweather last fought in September 2015, beating Andre Berto and then announcing his retirement. His fight before that, a decision win over Pacquiao, was the richest in boxing history and reportedly made him more than $200 million.

Though oddsmakers make Mayweather a big favorite, the thought of the fight has excited many in the MMA world. It has also intrigued some in boxing, though most dismiss McGregor's chances under boxing rules against one of the greatest defensive fighters in history.

Oddsmaker Nick Bogdanovich, who set the 11-1 line at the William Hill chain of sports books, said the odds would be even more lopsided if it wasn't for the deluge of small bets expected to come in from UFC fans on their fighter.

"Realistically if we were just putting up a number and didn't have to take bets on it, Floyd would be 100-1," Bogdanovich said. "But this will be a very, very big betting fight for sure, one of the biggest ever."

Adding to McGregor's challenge, the fighters will be using 10-ounce boxing gloves instead of the smaller UFC gloves and he will not be allowed to use the leg kicks or takedowns that are used in mixed martial arts.

Even if the actual bout may not shape up as a great matchup, the run-up to the fight will. Both fighters are noted for their ability to sell their fights, and both have exchanged in trash talking and more to promote their bouts.

"As with every Mayweather and McGregor fight part of the appeal is the spectacle and outsize personalities who are participating in it," Espinoza said.

The pay-per-view revenue for the event would likely gross tens of millions of dollars. It comes less than a month before Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez meet in a highly anticipated fight Sept. 16 that could rival it for pay-per-view buys.

Seth Meyers’ ‘Closer Look’ segments are ‘Late Night’ staple

By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — From “covfefe” to Sean Spicer’s press briefings, the Trump administration has provided a steady stream of material for late-night shows.

NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” now devotes up to 12 minutes of airtime three to four days a week with a segment called “A Closer Look.”

During these segments, Meyers and his writers take an element of news and do a deep dive. On Monday it was President Donald Trump’s efforts to discredit former FBI Director James Comey while also trying to bolster his own reputation. He asked Cabinet members to give him compliments in an on-air round table.

“Is there anything creepier than Trump making his staff go around the room and praise him? Even Kim Jong Un is like, ‘Dude, have some selfrespect,’” joked Meyers in “A Closer Look” segment.

Meyers says his interest in current events and politics stems from his childhood.

“My parents are very much into reading newspapers, watching the news

every night,” he says. “I grew up in New Hampshire, so presidential politics were on our front door every four years for six months.”

“Late Night” head writer Alex Baze says people are paying attention to politics.

“You can do your best work when the audience has a lot of information,” he said. “When you have to explain the whole story and then make a joke, it This May 3, 2017 photo released by NBC shows Seth Meyers at his desk during a taping of, "Late Night with Seth Meyers," in New York. Meyers devotes up to 12 minutes of air time, three to four days a week, about the Trump Administration with a segment called A Closer Look. (AP) really loses steam along the way.”

Sal Gentile, designated writer for “A Closer Look,” says it’s “a lot of rapidfire joke writing.”

“First you’re processing news and on top of that you’ve got to write jokes,” he says. “It requires speed and discipline.”

The “Closer Look” segment appears three or four times a week, and “Late

Night” producer and showrunner Mike Shoemaker says it’s “the thing that excites us.”

“If you asked me a few years ago, ‘Do you think you’ll have 12-minute segments that will even go on YouTube much less get a million views by the next day,’ I’d be very surprised. ...

People accept it at every length and sometimes even the longer ones do better,” he says. “We learned to let the segment run and figure out the rest.”

Meyers says there are no rules about “A Closer Look.”

“I think one of the great advantages we have over real journalists who wonderfully have higher standards than we do is, when you’re dealing with an administration that often doesn’t have a lot of respect for integrity, comedy shows like ours are kind of better suited to call them out,” he said.

He says the main goal of the segments is to entertain, but it’s cathartic for him as well. “It’s the best feeling to have a day where there are things in the news that are frustrating to you and stressful, but if you can go out and tell jokes, it is the best feeling. I’m very lucky. I feel very fortunate to tell jokes now more than ever.”

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DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, June 15, 2017: This year you might be more focused on your image, community presence and/or career. You want to make an impression in every single way. Be sensitive to your audience. If you are single, consider being as authentic as you can be. You are likely to meet someone significant at any given time. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy many happy times together. Your biggest squabble will be over money.

Consider keeping separate checking accounts. PISCES trusts his or her intuition more than you trust yours.

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

SCARY GARY

Mark Buford

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Your mind seems to be focused on everything except what is happening right around you. A subtle jab from a friend might jolt you and bring you back to the here and now. Don’t let yourself be challenged by some confusing communication. Tonight: Choose a favorite stressbuster.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Zero in on what is important to you. A financial matter could be of major importance. Know that some dissension is OK, as it forces you to rethink your logic and understand the other party’s.

Questioning conclusions will bring better results. Tonight: Where the action is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Take the lead on a major project.

Others respect your ability to pick up information and present what you have gathered. An associate might be more challenging than you had anticipated.

Fatigue could be a major player in this situation. Tonight: In the limelight.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Gain a new perspective of what is going on around you. You might sense some type of surprise or an element of the unknown. Fatigue could have an impact on an associate and how you deal with him or her. Be aware of others’ needs. Tonight: Read between the lines.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You could be out of sorts when dealing with a new friend. Try to neutralize your energy and gain a better understanding of where this person is coming from.

You have been swallowing a lot of anger, which can pop up at any given moment.

Tonight: Go along with someone else’s choice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could feel challenged by others; you might be surprised by what they share and by the words that they choose. A close friend or family member seems withdrawn and uptight. Listen carefully to what this person has to say.

Tonight: At a favorite place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You know when to stop and change direction. Others might be acting in the most unexpected way. These instances of unusual behavior seem to surprise you each time they occur, but they are happening more and more regularly. Tonight: Return calls and emails first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Follow your instincts. You’ll be more pleased if you allow your intuitive side to dominate. You are likely to discover areas of your life where you might want to be a little less logical and a little more spontaneous. Listen to a few different perspectives. Tonight: Follow the music.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH When you greet someone with a big smile, more often than not, the same is returned. Though you might be negative about a certain situation, you’ll try to loosen up and be more upbeat. Doing so could change the scenario completely.

Tonight: Homeward bound.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You hear news that could force you to stop and think. You obviously did not count on this event occurring. Was there a miscalculation in your thinking?

Remember that hindsight is 20/20, but you can prevent this type of problem if you see the indicators. Tonight: Visit with friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH An unexpected yet exciting tone seems to flow through your day. A casual get-together could transform into a fun event. Try to reduce some of your stress by going on a long walk or by heading to the gym for some exercise. Tonight: Balance your checkbook first.

PISCES (Feb.19-March 20) HHHH You have a lot of ground to cover. A child or new friend could disrupt your schedule, but only because you want to give this person some extra time. A boss might assume that you are not giving a work-related matter enough time. Be careful. Tonight: All smiles. You call the shots.

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Southwick Public Library’s Local Author Fair Drop-in at the library’s Community Room on Saturday, June 17th from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for our first Local Authors Fair. Meet the authors, learn about their books and you may even purchase an autographed copy of their books if you wish. Learn how they got their books published. We will have authors that write fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels and even a published child author!

Wild & Scenic Hikes Join us Sat. June 17th for a chance to explore two segments of the proposed “Highlands Footpath”. The morning 8 am – 12 pm.we will hike an old historic road, in the Chester/ Blandford State Forest. Griffin Rd. to Sanderson Brook Falls.

Pack a lunch to have at the beautiful falls. Then either hop a ride back to your car or join us for the afternoon hike up the Newman Marsh Trail 12 – 4pm. If you have morning plans join us at noon at the Sanderson Brook parking area for the Newman Marsh trail with stunning overlooks. Sign up for one or both of the hikes guided by Chester’s Highland Footpath Representatives. Both hikes highlight the Wild & Scenic Westfield River valley. Call Meredyth Babcock to register 413 623-2070 volunteer@wildscenicwestfieldriver. org

Pioneer Valley Live Steamers Open House The Pioneer Valley Live Steamers, a group of men and women committed to keeping the history of steam trains alive through the running of scale models, are celebrating their 65th year and will be hosting their annual Father’s Day open house the weekend of June 17-18 from 10am-4pm each day. They can be found at 108 Hillside Rd. Southwick.

Looking for Authors for Local Authors’ Fair at Southwick Public Library The Southwick Public Library is planning on holding their first Local Authors’ Fair on Saturday, June 17th. Are you a local author and have a book you’d like to share? At the Fair, you will have an opportunity to talk to local readers and sell & sign your books. Contact us and we will provide you with an application. Come to the library to pick-up an application or you may download one from our website www.southwickma.org/library . Space is limited.

Watershed Association Hosts Westfield River Canoe & Kayak Cruise On Saturday, June 17, the Westfield River Watershed Association will sponsor a scenic six-mile paddle from the new Great River Bridge in Westfield to Robinson State Park in Agawam. For those used to seeing the river only in glimpses from the road, the family-friendly canoe and kayak cruise offers a new, close-up view of the waterway. “Travel down the river through Westfield and see only the natural features of the riverscape,” urges Phil Sousa who is coordinating this year’s Canoe Cruise. “People are amazed that the pollution is now gone and the river is really clean. You don’ t see any of the commercial businesses near the river while paddling, just birds, wildflowers, even beaver dams and animals native to our area.” Phil, who is a long-time Board member of the river organization, encourages paddlers to “Come and meet new people. You’ll have a great time. This cruise is suitable for people with at least a little paddling experience. The water is mostly flat—we guide folks around any really fast spots.”

Participants need to bring their own canoe or kayak, paddles and personal safety devices, as well as sunscreen and drinking water. Organizers recommend that participants have some experience paddling, given that river conditions may be unpredictable. Children under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Children under 14 must paddle in the same boat as an adult. An admission fee of $10.00 per person or $25.00 per family will help cover shuttle service, insurance and light refreshments. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the municipal parking lot off Meadow Street near the Great River Bridge in Westfield. Participants will register, unload boats and gear, drive their vehicles to Robinson State Park and return by shuttle to the launch area.

Staggered departures will begin around 11:00 a.m. Low or high water conditions or severe weather may require cancellation of the event. If you plan to participate and would like to receive a cancellation notice by email the evening before the event, email annbarone@verizon.net and put the word “Notify” in the Subject line. WRWA will also post the cancellation on its website, www.westfieldriver.org the evening before. For more information about the Canoe and Kayak Cruise, visit www.westfieldriver.org or call Phil at 413-5683982.

Sabbath Service And Bar Mitzvah WESTFIELD – Congregation Ahavas Achim will celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Harrison Klein with Sabbath Service on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Interfaith Center at Westfield State University. Rabbi Efraim Eisen will lead the service. An Oneg Shabbat follows and new members are always welcome. For more information, call Sandy at 562-2942 or write P.O. Box 334, Westfield, MA 01086.

Annual Strawberry Supper Southwick Congregational Church will host their annual Strawberry Supper on Saturday June 17th at 6:00 PM. The menu will include ham, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, strawberry shortcake and beverages. Cost for adults is $14, children 6-12 is $7, and children under 6 are free. Please contact the Church office for reservations (413) 569-6362.

Public welcome! Take-out orders are available. The hall is wheelchair-accessible.

Stanley Park presents Carillon Concerts The Carillon concert for June, will be presented on Sunday, June 18th from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Stanley Park’s Orgainist/Carilloneur will offer a variety of music from the Carillon Tower. Find a park bench, sit and enjoy the music as it drifts through the Park. For further information on the Carillon Concert program,go to www.stanleypark.org or call the Stanley Park office at 413-568-9312.

or of the Common Elements after damage or destruction condemnation or eminent domain proceeding, or by reason of alteration or repair of the Common Elements made by or with the consent of the Board of Trustees.

WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM LEGAL NOTICES June 15, 22, 29, 2017 MORTGAGEE'S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Thomas Placzek to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Advanced Financial Services, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated October 6, 2009 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 18025, Page 130 subsequently assigned to Embrace Home Loans, Inc. by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Advanced Financial Services, Inc., its successors and assigns by assignment recorded in said Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 20636, Page 17, subsequently assigned to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by Embrace Home Loans, Inc. by assignment recorded in said Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 20636, Page 22 and subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by assignment recorded in said Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 20636, Page 24;of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 PM on July 6, 2017 at 145 Main Street, Westfield, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: Land referred to in this commitment is described as all that certain property situated in Town of Westfield in the County of Hampden, and State of Massachusetts and being described in a Deed dated 02/07/2008 and recorded 02/19/2008 in Book 17155 Page 350 among the land records of the County and State set forth above, and referenced as follows: Legal Description: Provided from prior deed: The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, with The buildings thereon, bounded and described as follows:

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3. An easement in favor of other unit owners to use the wires, pipes, ducts, flues, cables, conduits, public utility lines and other common elements located in http://thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds the unit or elsewhere on the property and serving such other unit.

4. The provisions of the Master Deed, By-Laws, Master Site Plan, and Floor Plan of the Condominium recorded simultaneously with and as part of the June 15, 22, 29, 2017 Master Deed, as the same may be amended from time to time LEGAL NOTICE by instrument recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds MORTGAGEE'S SALE which provisions together with OF REAL ESTATE any amendments thereto shall constitute covenants running By virtue of and in execution of with the land and shall bind any the Power of Sale contained in a person having at any time any certain mortgage given by Tina interest of estate in the unit, his A. Fisher to Mortgage Electronic family, servants, lessees and Registration Systems, Inc. act- visitors, as though such proviing solely as a nominee for Ally sions were recited and stipuBank Corp. f/k/a GMAC Bank, lated at length herein, and which dated July 23, 2010 and recor- include an option of first refusal.

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ded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18382, Page 469 of which mortgage Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for Ally Bank Corporation fka GMAC Bank, its successors and/or assigns to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC dated October 15, 2015 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20924, Page 166, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at Unit No. 11B, of the 11A and 11B Notre Dame Condominium, 11B Notre Dame Street, Westfield, MA 01085 will be sold at a Public Auction at 12:00PM on July 13, 2017, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:

Deed note: Thomas Placzek acquired title through adverse possession. Declaration of Homestead D:4/28/08 B/P:17265/355. Prior deed to Bolestaw Strzalka and Ellen V. Strzalka recorded 5/5/66 in Book 3183, Page 633. Parcel No. 329011-10

Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale.

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage,

By Its Attorneys, ORLANS PC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 15-015101

For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18382, Page 466.

Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier's or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Korde & Associates, P.C. 900 Chelmsford Street Suite 3102 Lowell, MA 01851 (978) 256-1500

Said Unit is conveyed together with: Fisher, Tina A., 16-026783,

June 15, 2017, June 22, 2017,

1. An undivided 50% interest in June 29, 2017 the common areas and facilities of the property described in the Master Deed ("Common EleAUTO FOR SALE ments") attributable to the unit.

2. An easement for the continuance of all encroachments by the unit on any adjoin unit or Common Elements existing as a result of construction of the building in which the unit is locThe premises are to be sold ated or which come into existsubject to and with the benefit of ence hereafter as a result of setall easements, restrictions, build- tling or shifting of the building or ing and zoning laws, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to of the unit, after damage of deM.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, struction by fire or other casutax titles, water bills, municipal li- alty, or after taking I condemnaens and assessments, rights of tion or eminent domain proceedtenants and parties in posses- ings, or by reason of or alterasion. tion or repair to the Common Elements made by or with conTERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND sent of the Board of Trustees.

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

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

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

SUBJECT TO easement granted to the City of Westfield by J.N. Duquette & Son Construction, Inc. recorded December 7, 1995 in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 9331, Page 264.

described as follows:

The Unit ("Unit") known as Unit Number 11B in 11A and 11B NOTRE DAME CONDOMINIUM, at Notre Dame Street, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, a Condominium established by J.N. Duquette & Son Construction, Inc. pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 183A, by Master Deed of 11A and 11B Notre Dame Condominium Trust dated March 30, 2000 and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 11146, Page 204, see also scrivener's affiNortherly on Main Street, one hundred seventeen and 21/100 davit recorded herewith at Book 18382, Page 461, which unit is (117.21) feet; shown on the floor plans filed Easterly on a portion of lot simultaneously with said Master numbered 1 (one) one hundred Deed of 11A and 11B Notre twelve and 00/100 (112.00) feet; Dame Condominium in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Southerly on lot numbered 4 (four), as shown on said plan re- and on the copy of the portion of corded in said Book of Plans 8, the plans attached thereto and Page 91, and on a portion of lot made a part thereof, to which is n u m b e r e d 1 ( o n e ) a n d l o t affixed a verified statement of a numbered 4 (four) as shown on registered land surveyor in the said plan recorded in said Book form required by Section 9 of of Plans 16, Page 24, one hun- said Chapter 183A. dred thirteen and 44/100

Westerly on Lindberg Boulevard, one hundred and 65/100 (100.65) feet; all as shown on said plans hereinbefore referred to.

This Unit is intended for residential purposes. No use may be made of the unit except as a resident for the owner thereof or of his permitted lessees and the members of their immediate families.

The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conThe land in Westfield, Hampden ditions of record and subject to County, Massachusetts being all tenancies and/or rights of more particularly bounded and parties in possession.

being known and designated as lot numbered 3 (three) and lot numbered 2 (two) on plan of lots recorded in the Hampden County, Massachusetts, Registry of Deeds, in Book of Plans 8, Page 91; and being also known and designated as lot numbered 3 (three) and lot numbered 2 (two) on a plan of lots recorded in the Hampden County, Massachusetts, Registry of Deeds, in Book of Plans 16, Page 24; said lot numbered 3 (three) and lot numbered 2 (two), as one parcel, being bounded and described as follows:

(113.44) feet; and

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Requirements: High School Diploma, 2+ years experience operating and maintain lawn care equipment. A copy of the job description and employment application can be obtained by contacting the Board of Selectmen’s Office @ 413-569-5995.

Applications must be submitted to: The Board of Selectmen’s Office 454 College Hwy Southwick, MA 01077 by the end of business June 23, 2017.

The Town of Southwick is an ADA/EOE/AA employer.

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3. An easement in common with owners of other units to use any pipes, wires, ducts, flues, cables, conduits, public utility lines and other common elements located in any of the other units elsewhere on the property and serving the unit.

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3. An easement in favor of other unit owners to use the wires, pipes, ducts, flues, cables, conduits, public utility lines and other common elements located in the unit or elsewhere on the property and serving such other unit.

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Please drop-off or mail to: Southwick Public Library 95 Feeding Hills Road Southwick, MA 01085 The Town of Southiwck is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. Position open until filled.

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**ESTATE TAG SALE** WESTFIELD 22 CHESTNUT ST, Saturday, June 24TH & Sunday, June 25TH 8AM -2PM. NO EARLY BIRDS!!!

General Household & Antiques including large workshop with large quantity of power & hand tools. **EVERYTHING MUST GO** PRICED FOR QUICK SALE cash only.

For more information call 1-617-803-5329 WESTFIELD: 15 Dickens Dr., Friday/Saturday/Sunday June 16th/17th/18th, 9AM-4PM. MOVING SALE! Toys, Clothes, Furniture & Glassware.

WESTFIELD: 136 Tannery Rd. Fri/Sat, June 16th/17th. 8am.

Rain or Shine. Baby, Household, toys, furniture.

WESTFIELD: 70 South Maple, Sat/Sun, June 17th/18th, 9am5pm. 4 50ft. garages, 30ft. Tent, Front Porch...Full of antiques, furniture, fishing gear, garden supplies, collectibles, tools and more! Treasures galore! Must see! No early birds!

ROOMS

HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $110 p/week.

Call (413)531-2197

TRACTOR SERVICES JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES

OFFICE SPACE

Spruce up for Spring!

Grading & leveling of trap rock, dirt driveways & short roads; loader or backhoe work. Mowing of fields & lots with large rotory mower. Equipment transportation. (9 tons or less).

Trucking available. Removal or filling old pools. Insured (Div. of JD Berry Contracting)

Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

HOME DECOR has been making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet makeovers to faux finishes, staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

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

Call Tony 413-519-7001

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

Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed.

Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

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

413-835-5491

MULCH! MULCH! MULCH! -----------------

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

Arborvitaes for sale.

Quality work & service.

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

RAIN GUTTERS

TRUCK SERVICE

413-862-4749

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

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

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

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

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

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

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

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING

SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

PLUMBING & HEATING

TAG SALES

(413) 530-5430 (413) 569-6920

COMMERCIAL SPACE Retail, 800 sq.ft. Five miles from Westfield High School. $800/month includes utilities.

413-977-6277

EASTHAMPTON: Paragon Arts Building 2 adjoining offices. $375 includes utilities. 413-977-6277

TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP.

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

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small"

MONTGOMERY: 5 miles past Westfield High School. Spacious office in Montgomery Marketplace. $350 includes utilities and free Wi-Fi. 413-977-6277

BUSINESS PROPERTY

165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

413-788-6787 top-truck.com

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

Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

MONTGOMERY: Montgomery Marketplace.

2 commercial workshop spaces.

Approximately 400 sq. ft. $400/month each, includes utilities.

413-977-6277

MOBILE HOMES Chicopee - Spacious two bedrooms. 14' x 76'. Air Appliances, Carport. Patio, Shed, Landscaped yard. $115,000 413-593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

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

WINDOW CLEANING

Interior & Exterior 25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

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

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul NOW for your SPRING appointment.

FOR FREE ESTIMATE call: Ken 568-5146

413-237-2053

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

Handy-Man services plus painting.

(413)569-0794 (413)374-5377

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