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Bake sale features marijuana brownies By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A high school pupil is facing charges after the young entrepreneur staged his own bake sale at the school and sold his homemade brownies – for $15 each. School Resource Officer James Summers reports that he was advised that a freshman girl had reported to the school nurse that she felt sick and had revealed that she had eaten a marijuana-laced brownie she bought from another student. Summers reports that other freshmen girls were identified who had also eaten the brownies and one identified the boy who sold them the brownies. Summers was asked to bring the boy to the principal’s office from his math class and, after he did so, was advised by the teacher of the class that the boy had dropped a packet under another pupil’s desk and had asked the other boy to hide it. The package was seized and found to contain eight individually wrapped brownies. Summers reports that he could smell the marijuana baked into the pastries. When Summers delivered the evidence to the principal he learned that the boy had already admitted discarding his supply, among other things. The boy said that he had made the brownies at home and brought them to the school to sell for $15 each. He consented to a search and was found to be in possession of $55 in cash but said that the money was not the proceeds of his sales. Rather, he said that he had brought the money to school so he would be able to make change for his customers. Criminal complaints were filed charging the 18-year-old boy with possession of a Class D drug with intent to distribute and for a drug violation near a school or playground. The boy will also face administrative sanctions.
Renaissance Manor to take on HGA residents
Candy Pennington places her ballot in a voting machine this morning at the Ward 4B location. Voters will be casting their ballots for Westfield’s next State Representative during today’s special election. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield voters to decide open seat BOSTON (AP) — Voters in six Massachusetts legislative districts are heading to the polls as the state continues to fill a slew of open Statehouse seats. Districts with special elections today include the 2nd Suffolk House District (covering parts of Boston and Chelsea); the 13th Suffolk House District (covering parts of Boston and Quincy); and the 16th Suffolk House District (covering parts of Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Saugus). The 4th Hampden House District in Westfield and the 5th Middlesex Senate District (covering Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and part of Winchester) are also holding special elections. A special primary election in Boston’s 5th Suffolk District will decide who fills the seat left vacant following See Voters, Page 3
By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Holyoke Geriatric Authority Board of Directors voted to close the facility on March 7 and Renaissance Manor facilities on Cabot Street in Holyoke and Feeding Hills Road in Westfield have agreed to take on the 71 displaced residents within 45 days of that vote, allowing their families to rest easier knowing their loved ones will remain in the care of trained professionals. According to Greg Dempsey, executive director of Westfield’s Renaissance Manor facility, the center has taken on five residents to date, with more expected soon. “We’re unsure at this time how many more we’ll receive, but it’s going to have a positive impact for us,” Dempsey said. “We’re just glad to be able to help out residents that are being displaced and their families.” Renaissance Manor is one of 32 homes owned by Canadian nursing and rehab corporation Rivera in the United States, and one of three in Massachusetts. Prior to the facility’s agreement to See Residents, Page 3
House Committee advances GMO bill
Westfield’s George W. Martin leaves the Ward 4B voting location this morning as residents across the city decide their next State Representative. Republican Dan Allie and Democrat John Velis are facing off for the position. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Gala exceeds fundraising goal WESTFIELD – On Saturday the Westfield State University campus and the community came together to celebrate and commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of the university. Built around the academic and artistic accomplishments of Westfield State students, the event raised more than $125,000 for scholarships, much of which will be matched dollar for dollar through the State University Internship Incentive Fund. Additionally, the event raised enough money to endow a 175th Anniversary Scholarship to benefit students for generations to come, and “kick-started” fundraising for the Josh Simpson and Cady Coleman Scholarship for Art and Science Education. The sold-out event was 100 percent underwritten by sponsors. “For 175 years, Westfield State
wisdom comes from our experience, and our experience comes from our foolishness.” — Sacha Guitry
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Student Anthony Duarte, ’14 of Granby, Mass., discusses his art work with gala guests, glass artist Josh Simpson and astronaut Cady Coleman. More than $2,000 was raised at the gala to kick-start the Josh Simpson and Cady Coleman Scholarship for Science & Art Education. (Photo by David Harris-Fried)
has been providing an exceptional education without regard to gender, race, or economic status,” said Elizabeth H. Preston, president, Westfield State University. “Tonight, we saw the results of that education in the remarkable academic presentations and artistic performances of our students, and we saw the strong support for the university and our mission in the financial generosity of the campus and community. I can’t imagine a better celebration of our anniversary.” Coordinated in just five months by University Advancement and the Westfield State Foundation, under the auspices of the 175th Gala Advisory Committee, “the drive to host a fundraising gala has been a stirring success, not just in the amount of funds raised but in the See Gala, Page 3
By Peter Francis Staff Writer BOSTON – The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture recently passed out of committee H. 813, a GMO labeling bill. If signed into law, the bill would ensure that all foods sold in Massachusetts that contain genetically modified or engineered ingredients (GMOs) would be clearly labeled. Senator Donald Humason (R-Westfield) is a key supporter of the initiative. Massachusetts joins a growing number of Northeast states working to label foods containing GMOs. Maine and Connecticut have already passed legislation. New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont are actively pursuing legislation. “There is incredible momentum in the Northeast to label genetically engineered foods,” said Martin See GMO Bill, Page 3
Authorities investigate fatal train accident CHESTER (AP) — Authorities are investigating after a fatal train collision in Chester. State Police Sgt. Paul Coakley says troopers were notified at 5:15 p.m. Saturday of the collision. He says details about the male victim or circumstances leading to the incident are not available. No roads were forced to close.
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3 Eagles take flight WESTFIELD – On Saturday, Troop 821 Boy Scouts Daniel O’Connor, Matthew Walsh and Robert Bernardara Jr. celebrated earning the rank of Eagle Scout at their Eagle Court of Honor at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center in Westfield. Present at the ceremony were many of Daniel, Matthew and Robert’s scout mates, family and friends. The ceremony showcased the hard work, dedication and community service these three young men have accomplished on their path to the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Fewer than 4 percent of Boy Scouts earn scouting’s highest rank. Daniel is a freshman at Westfield High School. His community service project was to paint the show display areas and bleachers at the Westfield Fair Grounds. Matthew is a senior at Westfield High School and his project was to clear and mark the hiking trails at YMCA’s Camp Shepard. Robert is also a senior at Westfield High School and his service project was to organize a bike-a-thon to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer and provide much needed provisions for the Westfield and Southwick food pantries. Newly minted Eagle Scouts (L to R) Daniel O’Connor, Matthew Walsh and Robert Bernardara Jr. pause for a photo after they were presented their Eagle rank at their Eagle Court of Honor. (Photo submitted)
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Probation extended for costumed crime fighter FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A one-time costumed crime fighter who took a step on the wrong side of the law will spend more time on probation. MLive.com reports (http://bit.ly/1gVGYFF ) that a Genesee County judge on Monday added a year to Adam Besso’s sentence. He now is to stay on probation until Aug. 6, 2015. The 38-year-old Besso has gone by the nickname “Bee Sting.” He pleaded guilty in 2012 to attempted assault with a weapon following a disturbance at a Flint-area mobile home park. Terms of his probation prohibit Besso from wearing his costume or going by “Bee Sting.” He pleaded guilty in February to leaving Michigan without his probation officer’s permission. Besso also was cited for driving illegally and identifying himself online as “Bee Sting,” wearing a mask and a crimefighting costume.
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n April 1, 1789, the U.S. House of Representatives held its first full meeting in New York; Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania was elected the first House speaker.
On this date: In 1853, Cincinnati, Ohio, established a fire department made up of paid city employees. In 1912, the city of Branson, Mo., was incorporated. In 1924, Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch in Munich. (Hitler was released in Dec. 1924; during his time behind bars, he wrote his autobiographical screed, “Mein Kampf.”) In 1933, Nazi Germany staged a daylong national boycott of Jewish-owned businesses. In 1939, the United States recognized the government of Gen. Francisco Franco in Spain, the same day Franco went on radio to declare victory in the Spanish Civil War. In 1945, American forces launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa during World War II. In 1954, the United States Air Force Academy was established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1963, New York City’s daily newspapers resumed publishing after settlement was reached in a 114-day
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strike. The daytime drama “General Hospital” premiered on ABC-TV. In 1972, the first Major League Baseball players’ strike began; it lasted 12 days. In 1976, Apple Computer was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. In 1984, recording star Marvin Gaye was shot to death by his father, Marvin Gay (cq) Sr. in Los Angeles, the day before his 45th birthday. (The elder Gay pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, and received probation.) In 1992, the National Hockey League Players’ Association went on its first-ever strike, which lasted 10 days.
Ten years ago: President George W. Bush signed into law new protections for the unborn that for the first time made it a separate federal crime to harm a fetus during an assault on the mother. Michigan won the NIT championship with a 62-55 victory over Rutgers. Actress Carrie Snodgress died in Los Angeles at age 57.
Five years ago: President Barack Obama, in London for an economic crisis summit, sought to rally the world’s top and emerging powers to help cope with a global downturn; chanting protesters clashed with riot police in the British capital. Sixteen people, most of them oil workers, were killed when a Super Puma helicopter crashed into the North Sea off Scotland’s northeast coast. In a college baseball blowout, Eastern Kentucky was leading Kentucky State
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49-1 when the teams stopped playing after five innings (they also agreed to cancel the second game of a scheduled double-header).
One year ago: Prosecutors announced they would seek the death penalty for James Holmes should he be convicted in the July 2012 Colorado movie theater attack that killed 12 people. A cast member of the MTV reality show “BUCKWILD,” Shain Gandee, 21, was found dead in a sport utility vehicle in a West Virginia ditch along with his uncle and a friend; they had succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning after the SUV’s tail pipe became submerged.
Today’s Birthdays: Actress Jane Powell is 85. Actress Grace Lee Whitney is 84. Actress Debbie Reynolds is 82. Country singer Jim Ed Brown is 80. Actor Don Hastings is 80. Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro is 75. Actress Ali MacGraw is 75. Rhythm-and-blues singer Rudolph Isley is 75. Baseball All-Star Rusty Staub is 70. Reggae singer Jimmy Cliff is 66. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is 64. Rock musician Billy Currie (Ultravox) is 64. Actress Annette O’Toole is 62. Movie director Barry Sonnenfeld is 61. Singer Susan Boyle (TV: “Britain’s Got Talent”) is 53. Country singer Woody Lee is 46. Actress Jessica Collins is 43. Rapper-actor Method Man is 43. Movie directors Allen and Albert Hughes are 42. Political commentator Rachel Maddow is 41. Tennis player Magdalena Maleeva is 39. Actor David Oyelowo is 38. Singer Bijou Phillips is 34. Actor Sam Huntington is 32. Comedian-actor Taran Killam is 32. Actor Matt Lanter is 31. Actor Josh Zuckerman is 29. Country singer Hillary Scott (Lady Antebellum) is 28. Actor Asa Butterfield is 17.
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6 MAIN ST. WESTFIELD • 413-562-9676 Continued from Page 1 the expulsion of former Rep. Carlos Henriquez after his conviction on two assault charges. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lawn Meanwhile, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Mark Fisher Fertilization is planning to head to court after falling short of a primary ballot spot. Where the owner still helps his lawn technicians treat lawns. Fisher’s spokeswoman said yesterday the Shrewsbury busiDoes the sales, service and messages himself. nessman and Westfield native will ask a judge to intervene. The Has been a licienced applicator in Mass. & Ct. (B-1076) for 30 Years. case has threatened a rift among Massachusetts Republicans. Fisher has been looking to raise money for a possible chalLocaL company, not a nationaL chain or franchise. lenge to the recent GOP state convention vote. Charlie Baker easily won the party’s endorsement for governor. Party officials said Fisher, a tea party member, received Continued from Page 1 14.765 percent of the delegate vote, just shy of the 15 percent extraordinary number of individual donations and sponsorrequired. The party counted blank votes toward the total. Had ships to Westfield State,” said Michael R. Knapik, executive those not been included, Fisher would have qualified. Baker said he respects Fisher’s decision and he’s confident director, University Advancement. In addition to funding student scholarships, a portion of the the party will work to ensure the process was fair. He said if it’s funds raised from the gala up to $124,891 will be matched dollar determined a primary is needed, he’ll welcome it. for dollar as part of the SUII. Funds raised will assist students placed in businesses and organizations throughout the Greater Springfield area and beyond, during the upcoming spring/summer semesters. Continued from Page 1 The gala scholarship fundraising comes on top of $135,000 in Dagoberto, Campaign scholarship funding that the foundation already had announced Coordinator at MA Right to would be available for the next academic year, including the Know GMOs. “Senator founding of a new 175 Anniversary scholarship. Humason’s leadership is instru“Thanks to the strong support of our community, we are very mental to the bill’s success. hopeful that, like the 150 Anniversary scholarship established This is a significant step for25 years ago, the 175 Anniversary scholarship will support stuward in the fight for a transpardents for years to come,” said Knapik. ent food supply.” A raffle for a Josh Simpson contemporary glass planet raised According to a poll conductmore than $2,000 in seed funding for the second scholarship ed by The New York Times, 93 announced during the evening, which was the establishment of percent of Americans support the Josh Simpson and Cady Coleman Scholarship for Science labeling foods containing and Art Education. genetically modified or engiThe gala celebrated the academic and artistic achievements of neered ingredients. Westfield State’s students with poster presentations made by “The bottom line is that constudent representatives from each academic department. sumers overwhelmingly want Anthony Duarte ’14, a senior art major, presented a variety of to know what is in the food different types of art that comprise the different concentrations they eat,” said Deirdre in the art major, including graphic design, fine arts, and art hisCummings, Consumer Program tory. SENATOR Director for MASSPIRG. “I was really honored to be asked to show off the different DON HUMASON “GMO labeling is a simple comaspects of the art department to the community and to share all mon sense way to allow consumthat we have to offer,” Duarte said. “It affirms my experience ers to make informed choices.” here that guests were so interested in literally investing in us.” “Farmers and consumers alike believe we have a right to Flash mob-type performances showcased the talents of stuknow what is in our food,” said Jack Kittredge, Policy Director dent clubs including the Night Owls, the acaOWLETTES, at Massachusetts chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Urban Education Gospel Choir and the Step Team, as well as Association. “I hope the legislature will continue to keep mov- several Music Department ensembles such as the Jazz Quintet, ing this along until we join Connecticut and Maine with a the University Chorale, and musical selections from the Music strong labeling law to be signed by the Governor.” Theater Department’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. “MoveOn members have been very concerned and active on Official gala event sponsors included Expert Fitness, Extra GMO labeling here in Massachusetts and across the country,” Winnings of Westfield, Berkshire Bank, Barnes and Noble said Pat Fiero, Lead Regional Organizer, N.E., MoveOn.org. “ Booksellers, Opal Real Estate Group, Westfield Bank, the We are pleased the legislature heard and listened to the thou- Westfield News Group, Mestek, Inc., WEPCO, Evisions, sands of requests from the public for GMO labeling.” People’s Bank, New England Geriatrics, Westfield Gas & The bill must now pass the legislature’s Joint Committee on Electric, Liberty Mutual, Whalley Computer Associates, Health Care Financing before the full House and Senate can Drconsultants, COMCAST, Entre Computer Center, and Corvias vote on it. Campus Living. “It’s a bill thats been filed for awhile. I first heard about it Read more about Westfield State’s 175 celebration, including when I was in the House,” Humason said. “And I’ve gotten a event information, the history of the University and fond memolot of letters from constituents in Easthampton and Southampton ries from faculty, staff and alumni at www.westfield.ma. regarding this issue and I gave more thought and said ‘you know what, I support this.’” Humason added that his recent foray into fatherhood furthered his own vested interest in the bill. Continued from Page 1 “As the father of a young son, I want to know what he’s eating,” Humason said, stating that he doesn’t support the elimitake on HGA’s soon-to-be displaced clientele, Renaissance nation of GMO-foods. “I don’t think they should be taken off Westfield’s Admission and Marketing Director Deborah shelves, but people have the right to know what is in their Sullivan said the facility is generally at capacity with residents. food.” “Our occupancy rate is usually around 85 percent,” she said, “Massachusetts is a big bio-tech state, so this is important adding that most of the Feeding Hills Road facility’s residents for us,” he said. “I’ve heard that there are some food distribu- are from Westfield, Southwick, and the hilltowns. tors who are opposed to it, but I haven’t gotten any letters from Dempsey stated that he is unsure at this time where these constituents against it, and I can’t think of a good reason (not new residents are originally from, but is excited for the opporto support it).” tunity to pick up the slack. “I’m glad that we’re in a position to help out,” he said. “Even if people aren’t coming here for care, we’re still using our bus to bring people places.” “We’re just doing what we can to help out,” he said.
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Pasta Supper Benefit WESTFIELD — A pasta supper fundraiser is being held to support the Neilsen family of Westfield who were forced from their home due to a fire. Many of you may know the Neilsen’s and their unending support of others in the city. For those of you who want to help them out, please join us at 6pm on Thursday April 3rd at the Sons of Erin on Williams St. in Westfield. The cost is $10 per person.
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WESTFIELD - The hit musical “Guys and Dolls” will be performed on April 5 as part of a benefit for The Carson Center for Human Services. The performance will be presented at the Westfield Woman’s Club located at 28 Court Street. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Join us for a MoFroYo Sundae Social, Courtesy of MoFroYo Frozen Yogurt, downstairs in the woman’s club from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a special raffle prize drawing. This year’s show will once again be presented by the Westfield Theatre Group, a Department of the Westfield Woman’s Club. The proceeds of the event will go toward supporting The Carson Center which is celebrating 50+ Years of Real Help with Real Life. For tickets or more information please call Wendy Lane Wright: 413572-4108 x114 or email wwright@carsoncenter.org
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WESTFIELD Barnes Aquifer Protection Advisory Committee at 3:30 pm Cultural Council at 7 pm Board of Water Commissioners at 7 pm
HUNTINGTON Special Selectboard Meeting at 4:45 pm Board of Assessors at 6 pm
SOUTHWICK Park & Recreation Commission at 6:30 pm
BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5:30 pm Fire Department Meeting at 6:30 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 WESTFIELD G&E Municipal Light Board Finance Sub-Committee at 6 pm Municipal Light Board Meeting at 7 pm
HUNTINGTON Water & Sewer Department Council on Aging at 12 pm Selectboard at 5:30 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm
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Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee Work Session at 5:15 pm Wildlife Management Area Information Meeting at 7 pm
GRANVILLE Cultural Council at 7:30 pm
BLANDFORD Finance Committee at 7 pm Board of Health Meeting at 7 pm Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm
Republican City Committee WESTFIELD - The Westfield Republican City Committee will be meeting on Monday, April 7 at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend and we encourage everyone to get involved. We will continue to meet on the first Monday of each month at the same time and location until further notice. We look forward to seeing many new faces at our next meeting!
Lawmakers approve veterans bill BOSTON –The House and Senate today passed the VALOR Act II which builds upon existing legislation to expand opportunities and services for military personnel, veterans and their families. The legislation provides increased property tax relief and enhances employment, educational and healthcare support services. It creates a home modification program to help injured veterans stay in their homes and function independently, and authorizes the Secretary of Veterans’ Services to establish enhanced training and certification for veterans’ benefits and services officers. “This legislation sends a message to our veterans that we appreciate their bravery, sacrifice and service,” House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop) said. “Most importantly, it aids those who have supported America during some of the country’s most difficult times by providing resources to help them build a bright future. I’m incredibly proud that Massachusetts leads the nation in aiding veterans and military personnel and I believe this bill furthers that commitment.” “Massachusetts has long led the nation in recognizing and providing for our veterans, and I am proud that this bill will further these efforts,” said Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth). “By working to expand benefits and services for veterans, we remind our men and women in uniform that their sacrifice does not go unnoticed and that the Legislature will continue to support them both abroad and at home.” “Thanks to my colleagues in the House, the Senate and on the Committee of Veterans and Federal Affairs, today, with the passage of the VALOR Act II, we as a legislature have done more for our veterans and their families over the past few years than at any other period in last quarter century,” said Representative Carlo Basile, Chairman of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs (D-East Boston). “I am very proud of the process we have undergone to craft this bill. This legislation allows us to do our small part in helping those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our families and our way of life. The Valor Act II is our way to honor veterans, the bravest men and women of the Commonwealth, and offer them in some small manner, our sign of appreciation.” “This bill expands on Valor Act I to provide benefits and services to our veterans, servicemembers and their families,” said Senator Michael F. Rush (D-West Roxbury), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. “This legislature has enacted more meaningful services for our veterans’ community in the past few years than any other legislature in the country. Our commitment to our veterans and their families has kept Massachusetts at the forefront in providing for those who serve.” “Supporting our military should not end when service members return home from deployment,” said Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre), Chair of Senate Ways and Means.“With a high unemployment rate among veterans, this bill will establish more training programs and career opportunities for those who have already sacrificed so much for our country.” The bill also includes the below provisions: • Allows students currently enrolled in college, who are called to active duty, to either complete their coursework without penalty following duty, or to withdraw and receive a tuition refund; • Increases penalties for disturbing military funerals or services; • Enacts provisions to guard against charity fraud; • Requires the Division of Professional Licensure to waive the initial application or certification fee for licensure for any veteran; • Establishes a post-deployment council to make recommendations and study mental health issues to support military members transitioning to civilian life after deployment; • Requires the Department of Public Health to issue guidance to acute hospitals and ambulance service providers to ensure the identification of veterans in emergency settings. The bill heads to Gov. Deval Patrick’s desk.
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Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings located in the city of Boston beginning immediately and until sunset on Thursday, April 3, 2014, and at all remaining state buildings beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 until sunset on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in honor of Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh, 43, and Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy, 33, of the Boston Fire Department who died in the line of duty on March 26, 2014. This gubernatorial order applies to: 1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls 2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings 3. All state military installations. I wish they would get the contractor back that built the new bridge so that they can repaint all the traffic lines. They all wore off in less than a year. How funny is that? This letter is for the young blonde woman I passed when I entered the building at 16 Union Street on Thursday about 1:30 See Pulse Line, Page 5
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor and Citizens of Westfield, I am writing to express my displeasure with the article entitled: “Mayor: City Better Positioned Fiscally”. This type of story infuriates me, and does a disservice to every taxpayer in the city who reads this newspaper. This is a one-sided selfpromoting piece of bloviation (to borrow a Bill O’Reilly phrase). The bond rating increase is nice, and does result in lower interest rates. But, the fact is we pay for those bond ratings and the ratings companies are now known for taking it easy on their paying customers (see http://bit.ly/1lhYHGP ). Have you noticed that most dentists are now telling you that you’re doing a wonderful job taking care of your teeth? They’ve learned that they get more business this way. Same with the bond rating companies. There is competition in the rating market, and the rating companies know that if they give you mediocre reviews that you’ll take your business elsewhere. One area of concern that bond rating companies are ignoring is the huge snowballing unfunded obligation related to pensions and retiree healthcare. The mayor referred to this, but downplayed it to the bond companies and the public by saying the employee union groups are working on it. It’s a major problem, and one that isn’t going to be fixed easily or quickly. The employee groups are certainly not eager to do anything that will reduce take home pay or long-term benefits for their members (rightfully so from an employee perspective). The city is currently not paying about $20,000,000 per year that should be allocated and invested in order to satisfy the long-term promises made to former and current employees. This $20 million is snowballing, and you the taxpayer are going to get stuck with a HUGE bill in the coming years. If you think your tax bills are high now, the snowballing obligations (debt) number is actually over six times your current year tax bill – and that’s as of today. If this is paid over time, it will be much much larger. As far as the recent bond sale goes, the mayor implies that his wonderful financial management skills have put us in a position to receive a $4.3 million premium on the bond sale. Does anyone in their right mind think that intelligent bankers and savvy investors are just giving us another $4.3 million because they like our city? Nonsense! This is just like the cash back scam that is used to sell new cars, or the cash-back at closing deals that were common in the real-estate market a few years ago. This $4.3 million is extra money that is added into our long-term debts – it’s not free money. The “premium” is a financing term that relates to bond coupon rates vs current market rates – not a sign of Westfield being a “premium” city. The mayor talking about adding this money to our reserves, and talking about how wonderful it will be to have $13,000,000 is horribly misleading. It would be like you taking a cash advance on a credit card and putting that money in your savings account, and then thinking you are richer, or managing your money well, because your savings account balance is higher. Starting a budget season by telling employee unions and department heads that you’ll have $13 million in the reserve accounts is absolutely reckless. If he wants to play that game, I have a couple of suggestions: how about we take the entire $4.3 million and use it to reduce the bond amount for the senior center; or, how about we take the $4.3 million in “premium” plus any “free” cash from 2014 and pay down any part of our over $300,000,000 in long-term debt and obligations? As far as the mayor taking credit for increasing the reserve funds from $6.5 million to $7.5 million, how do you think that happened? Take a guess… he deferred obligations and borrowed more money! You’re on the hook for it. The furlough day scam alone makes up a huge chunk of that. If you want to compare this increase in reserve funds to other investments, a blindfolded drunk monkey shooting darts to choose from a list of high-yield high-grade low-risk bond funds would have been able to turn $6.5 million into more than $7.5 million in the last four years – it only takes a compounded return of about 3.65%. If you want to truly measure the financial strength and position of the city, you also have to look at the debts and obligations. No right-minded taxpayer would measure their wealth and financial acumen by only looking at their savings account. Mortgages, car loans, student loans, off-the-book debts, future obligations, and market values of assets have to be included. When you look at that bigger picture in Westfield, and compare the net asset value of the City when the mayor took office, and the net asset value today, you’ll see that there is nothing to cheer about. Regards, Dave Flaherty, City Councilor
Obamacare enrollment period ends with massive surge By Joanne Kenen and Kyle Cheney Politico.com The first open enrollment season of Obamacare ended at midnight Monday, a day that saw millions of Americans click onto Obamacare sign-up portals, dial into call centers and stand in long lines at assistance sites nationwide. The huge surge made it increasingly likely that enrollment would hit 7 million, the finish line that seemed out of reach during much of the often rocky six-month period. Shortly after 10 p.m., the Associated Press cited two sources that said sign-ups were “on track” to hit 7 million. Administration officials wouldn’t confirm the number but said that signs were pointing in that direction. The HealthCare.Gov website took down enrollment forms just after midnight and displayed a new message that will transition people into a “special enrollment” period. “Don’t worry,” it said. “We’ll still help you get the coverage you need for this year.” Federal health officials said the site would reappear in a new guise Tuesday morning with instructions for post-March 31 sign-ups. Those will be open to people who self-report that they tried to make the deadline but failed. Depending on how long special enrollment goes on, enrollment numbers could still rise significantly. The last official day of the Obamacare coverage push was hit by a double whammy of new HealthCare.gov glitches that caused confusion and delay. The federal website was down for six hours early Monday morning. Then it was up. Then it activated its “virtual waiting room.” Then it blocked newcomers from creating accounts accounts. Then it was working again, with officials reporting more than 1.6 million visitors by 2 p.m. and more than 3 million by 8 p.m. State exchanges reported similar surges. The federal site queued visitors when traffic rose, offering them a chance to get an email notification when the site would be less congested. It held through the night, despite the crush of visitors. State-run exchanges are also giving grace periods to people who started but didn’t finish. Some have set stricter criteria for the extensions than others. The technical problems, a flashback to HealthCare.gov’s botched launch last October, weren’t the focus the White House wanted as it tried to spur more Americans to be part of the late enrollment momentum. The intensity and tone of the White House messaging over these last days had evoked a confident turnout push on the eve of a close election. Suddenly it was about the glitchy website once again. But as the day wore on, the final surge kept growing — although it will be some time before it is known precisely how many of these people will finalize their enrollment by paying their premiums, how many were previously uninsured, and, perhaps most important, how many end up liking their new coverage well enough to help Democrats construct a counter narrative. Numerous polls show the law remains controversial and unpopular, and the Republicans have steadily blamed the Affordable Care Act for harming the economy, raising costs, killing jobs and depriving people of access to doctors of their choice. Even some moderate Democrats, facing tough re-election fights, want to change aspects of the four-year-old law. Administration officials again hit the road and the airwaves Monday, touting the benefits of subsidized health insurance and celebrating the historic sign-up momentum. President Barack Obama was in Italy and Saudi Arabia last week and hasn’t given enrollment an in-person nudge since his return. But the White House released humorous photos of him and first lady Michelle Obama and even the family dogs Bo and Sunny urging everyone to get covered. Vice President Joe Biden appeared on the “Rachael Ray Show,” talking health care — and skin care. “I think everyone is going to be surprised and pleased at how this has turned out,” the ever-garrulous vice president said in pre-recorded comments that sounded discordant against the surprise headlines
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about website woes. Later, Biden went to a school in Washington where people were getting help with their applications and thanked everyone. “You are going to be better off for it. The country is going to be better off for it. So thank you,” he told them. Enrollment had surpassed the revised 6 million threshold as of last Wednesday. The HealthCare.gov glitches Monday were nowhere near as severe as those of October. These were repaired in hours; those lasted two devastating months when the fate of the law was in the balance. Still, it wasn’t what the administration wanted for the final narrative, and whether or how much the latest technical troubles suppressed or discouraged last-day shoppers may never be known. “I know there’s been a lot of focus on glitches — but there has been a remarkable story since the dark days of October and November,” White House press secretary Jay Carney said at his daily briefing, as a monitor behind him showed photographs of long sign-up lines in places like Alabama, Texas and Florida, red states where the governors have been hostile to the president’s health care law. Republicans focused on the big picture: not what might be wrong with the website but what in their view is wrong with the whole law. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said that “millions of Americans [are] facing higher premiums, canceled plans and the loss of doctors and hospitals they liked as a result of this law.” Once again, he called for it to be scrapped. Since the “tech surge” repaired the HealthCare.gov mess around Thanksgiving, the portal has largely accommodated waves of traffic. Outages have been fairly infrequent and relatively short. Monday’s problems are likely to postpone getting a true, complete picture of the exchange population. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told an Oklahoma television station that 80 to 90 percent have paid their premiums. That’s an industry estimate, not an independent HHS tally, and it’s likely to be in flux for at least a few more weeks. State enrollment has varied, not just based on politics but on the mechanics of the exchange. Maryland never got its exchange working; California blew by its targets. The end of enrollment marks just one phase in the Obamacare wars. With millions gaining coverage through the federal- and state-run exchanges, Medicaid or by staying on their parents’ plan until age 26, Democrats can show the health care law’s benefits to voters before the 2014 mid-term elections. But Republicans, buoyed by recent polls reaffirming Obamacare’s unpopularity and signs that candidates running against the law are gaining steam, plan to make it the centerpiece of their own sales pitch to Americans through November. The law, they argue, is driving up the cost of care, destabilizing the economy and forcing millions off their existing health plans. Jennifer Haberkorn and Jessica Meyers contributed to this report.
Feinstein to move on CIA report By Burgess Everett and Josh Gerstein Politico.com Sen. Dianne Feinstein is racing toward declassification of a long-awaited report which sharply criticizes the CIA’s Bush-era interrogation policies and disputes the agency’s claims that the tough tactics helped foil terrorist plots. The Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman said Monday that she plans to hold a committee vote Thursday to make public the key findings and summary of the full 6,300-page report, which the panel has been working on for five years. The Senate investigation has raised tensions between the Central Intelligence Agency and Feinstein (D-Calif.), who has accused the CIA of interfering in her committee’s probe into Bush-era detention and interrogation policies. The report paints a picture of the CIA interrogation program as poorly managed, with senior officials inside and outside the agency often unaware of precisely what tactics were being used in interrogations and what intelligence was or wasn’t being produced, current and former officials said. That confusion led to inaccurate public claims about the success of the program, according to Senate intelligence committee member Mark Udall (D-Colo.). “I strongly believe that the only way to correct the inaccurate information in the public record on this program is through the sunlight of declassification,” he said at a public panel hearing in December. Feinstein appears intent on moving to release the thrust of the report — with or without Republican support — during a closed-door meeting of the intelligence panel set for Thursday afternoon in the committee’s secure Capitol Hill workspace. Ultimately, declassification of the report is up to the executive branch. However, the White House has said President Barack Obama wants the findings released, though officials there have been careful not to endorse the Senate report and to insist that any See Feinstein vs. CIA, Page 5
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Emergency Response and Crime Report Thursday, March 27, 2014 12:16 a.m.: larceny, Sackett Street, a caller report somebody stole property from his home, the responding officer reports the caller said that cash was found to be missing from a backpack after visitors had left but there was no evidence that any of the visitors are responsible, see next entry; 12:32 a.m.: larceny, Belmont Street, a caller reports that a visitor who was intoxicated became rowdy and was asked to leave, the caller said that the man produced a knife which the caller and his friend wrestled away from him, after the man left he found a phone was missing, the responding officer found the suspect who acknowledged the disturbance but denied stealing anything and said that the calling party had been the one to produce a knife, the man was found to be in possession of two phones but neither were claimed by the victim; 2:28 a.m.: disturbance, Monroe Street, a caller reports that she asked a guest to leave her apartment and the man assaulted her, the responding officer reports the woman said that the man had pulled her to the ground by her hair and she showed the officer hair she said was pulled from her head, the man had left and was not found, the officer reports he filed an application for a warrant; 8:50 a.m.: vandalism, Elm Street, the owner of an Elm Street business reports his building was defaced with graffiti, the responding officer reports a door was “tagged” in blue paint, the officer reports that while he was inspecting the graffiti a bystander casually identified the person whose “tag” was found on the door, the investigation is ongoing; 1:50 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, City View Boulevard, a supervisory officer called for a tow after he discovered a motorist hauling a boat on an unregistered trailer, the trailer was towed to the operator’s Murray Avenue address; 2:33 p.m.: breaking and entering, Van Dussen Apartments, 42 Arnold Street, a resident came to the station to complain of a previous incidence of breaking and entering, the responding officer reports that the caller said that some time in the past two months her apartment was entered and her car keys and a camera were stolen, the woman said that subsequently her car has been entered and phone charging cords have been stolen; 7:13 p.m.: assist citizen, Orange Street, a woman came to the station to surrender prescription medications which had belonged to a deceased relative, the medication was disposed of properly; 11:30 p.m.: assist citizen, Court Street, a caller reports being locked out of a vehicle, the responding deputy fire chief reports entry was made; Friday, March 28, 2014 1:53 a.m.: incapacitated person, Thomas Street at Mechanic Street, a foot patrol officer reports he observed a male party vomiting out the window of a parked car, the car was not running and the key was visible on the passenger seat, the operator was obviously highly impaired and was placed in protective custody; 2:52 a.m.: officer wanted, Southampton Road, a caller from a Southampton Road hostelry reports an unwelcome guest refuses to leave, the responding officer reports the known parties occupying the motel room made recompense for damage to a door and left the motel on foot; 3:44 a.m.: suspicious person, Meadow Street, a patrol officer reports he encountered a male party who was screaming while he dressed on the side of the road, the officer found the man who said he was walking home to be highly intoxicated, the office found the man’s home was about two miles distant and he was placed in protective custody; 3:44 a.m.: disturbance, Little River Road, a caller reports that her boyfriend assaulted her and smashed her windshield, the responding officer reports the male party said that his intoxicated girlfriend was attempting to drive home and he was concerned about her safety, the man said that he was pounding on the passenger side window trying to get her to stop when the window broke, the man agreed to make restitution for the window, the officer found the woman to be highly intoxicated and provided her a courtesy transport to her home; 7:35 a.m.: violation of a protective order, Sherwood Avenue, a caller reports the defendant of a protective order is banging on her door, the responding officer reports the suspect was found on the caller’s porch and the man acknowledged that he had been inside the residence, Jose M. Rodriguez, 25, of 429 Appleton St., Holyoke, was arrested for violation of an abuse prevention order; 7:39 a.m.: vandalism, Washington House, a foot patrol officer reports he observed a broken window on a vehicle parked at a university housing building, the officer consulted Westfield State University police who identified the owner who said that the window had been intact when she parked it about 9:45 p.m.; 9:08 a.m.: unwelcome guest, Security Manor, 37 Broad Street, a caller reports a male party lying in a common hallway refuses to leave, the responding officer reports the man was identified and said that he was waiting for a friend to let him into an apartment, the officer reports he found that neither man nor a female party they associate with were welcome at the apartment building and all three were served with ‘No trespassing’ orders; 10:12 a.m.: violation of a protective order, Bates Street, a resident came to the station to complain that the defendant of a protective order violated the ‘No contact’ clause, the responding officer reports the woman said that her former husband sent her a ‘friend request’ on a social networking website, the officer reports the suspect denied sending the request and said that he had deleted both the woman and their mutual friends from his social networking page, a criminal complaint was filed; 5:22 p.m.: suspicious person, Apremont Way, a caller said she has repeatedly encountered a male party who may be stalking her, the responding officer reports the woman said that she was approached by a male party who made small talk with her and she recognized his vehicle as one she had seen repeatedly apparently following her, the woman asked that her contact with him be documented in case it is not coincidental; 6:00 p.m.: alcohol law enforcement, the community police commander reports a compliance check was made at many of the licensed businesses in the city utilizing underage volunteers, the officer reports that volunteers were served at five establishments and denied at 14 others; 10:25 p.m.: suspicious gathering, Ponders Hollow Road, a caller reports many cars are parked in the area leading her to suspect that youths may have a party in the woods, the responding officer reports that a large gathering was found but there was no indication of alcohol use, the participants were identified and advised that they were trespassing, the group was dispersed; 10:38 p.m.: arrest, Elm Street, detectives report they learned of a way to make contact with the subject of an outstanding warrant and executed a ruse to draw him to a public place, Zachariah David Irwin, 22, of 14 Arnold St., was arrested on a warrant issued this year in Westfield District Court.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Todd J. Conant, 46, of 79 Highland Ave., was released on his personal recognizance pending a May 16 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by State Police. Thursday, March 27, 2014 Jason W. Rodriguez, 28, of 9 Grant St., pleaded guilty to charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and being a motor vehicle operator who refuses to identify himself and was fined $200. He was assessed $50. Brian J. Wood, 38, of 39 Beech Road, Southwick, was held in lieu of $2,000 cash bail pending an April 17 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of uttering a false prescription, obtaining a drug by fraud and conspiracy to violate drug laws brought by Westfield police. In a second case brought by Southwick police, Wood was held in lieu of $2,500 cash bail pending an April 17 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of larceny of property valued more than $250. Daniel C. Fisher, 47, of no fixed address in Westfield, pleaded guilty to charges of assault and battery on a police officer and disorderly conduct brought by Westfield police and was placed on probation for one year. He was assessed $50. Michele A. Leader, 46, of 28 Montgomery St., was released on her personal recognizance pending a May 16 hearing after she was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police. Quinnell D. Williams, 26, of 12 Hamlet St., Springfield, saw charges of violation of an abuse prevention order, breaking and entering a motor vehicle in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, assault with a dangerous weapon, intimidating a witness, threatening to commit a crime, failure to stop or yield, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, failure to slow and speeding in violation of special regulations brought by Westfield police as two separate cases after he was indicted and arraigned for the same offenses in superior court . Andrew Hartley, 44, of 65 Kane Brothers Circle, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of violation of an abuse prevention order brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for six months. He was assessed $50. Patrick Ingle, 25, of 400c Allen Park Road, Springfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating an uninsured motor vehicle brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding and dismissed upon payment of fees and assessments totaling $100. Jennifer Costa, 29, of 216 Pearl St., Springfield, was placed on pretrial probation for three months after she was arraigned on a charge of violation of an abuse prevention order brought by Westfield police. Paul Z. Dulude, 30, of 8 Rockybrook Drive, Huntington, saw charges of home invasion, assault with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery not prosecuted when the listed victim could not be contacted by the Commonwealth. Friday, March 28, 2014 Jimmy Cruz, 20, of 126 Union St., pleaded guilty to a charge of shoplifting by asportation brought by Westfield police and was assessed $50. Andrew Hartley, 45, of 65 Kane Brothers Circle, was released on his personal recognizance pending a June 12 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation brought by Westfield police. Kevin B. Ponti-Smith, 34, of 21 Gold St., submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for three months. He was assessed $50, found to be responsible for a charge of speeding in violation of special regulations and not responsible for a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a license in his possession. Timothy R. Lafave, 26, of 11 Noble Ave., was enjoined from making any threats or violence when he was released on his personal recognizance after he was arraigned on a charge of larceny of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police.
Pulse Line Continued from Page 4 in the afternoon. By the time I was heading back to my car, you were in the passenger seat of a beat up pickup truck parked at the entrance to the building. As I passed by, you took a deep puff of a bong and then looked up and caught my eye. You do not know me. I could be your aunt, your next-door neighbor, a former or current teacher, one of your customers, or your boss. Judging by the look on your face, you knew you had been caught doing something wrong. You bent over to duck out of sight- as if you could in a vehicle that’s parked at the foot of the stairs of a busy lunchtime eatery. I shook my head in sadness for the opportunities you are blowing off. You have a world full of opportunities ahead of you. None of them is visible through the haze in the front seat of your boyfriend’s beat up pickup truck. I urge you to get out and give up this habit. Set your sights on goals that will challenge you and enrich your life, your mind and your soul.
Helen Gallo WESTFIELD - Helen (Skroczky) Gallo, 90, died Monday, March 31, 2014 in a local nursing home. She was born in Westfield on August 19, 1923 to the late John and Vincenta Skroczky. She was a lifelong resident of Westfield where she attended local schools and was a 1941 graduate of Westfield High School. Helen worked at Rural Gas for many years and then worked at Valley Bank where she retired after 23 years. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church and was the treasurer of the Sunday School, The M.K. Club, and the Parish Committee. She was also an ANS member at the church. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis P. Gallo in 1977. Helen leaves her children, Angelo Gallo of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and her daughter-in-law Susan of Easthampton, Thomas Gallo and his wife Linda of Westfield and Kathleen Taylor and her husband Trent of Westfield, 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 2nd at 9:00 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed by a service in St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Helen may be made to St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church, 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com
Marguerite Dupont WESTFIELD - Marguerite “Rita” (Dineen) Dupont, 93, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 in a local nursing home. Born and raised in Westfield, Rita was a 1937 graduate of St Mary’s High School, a communicant of St Mary’s Church, and a member of its confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. She was a retired 20 year Display Bookkeeper for the Springfield Newspapers. She retired in 1985. She leaves a son, William E. Dupont of Westfield; a daughter, Marguerite Murphy of Westfield; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 nephews. Rita was predeceased by her husband, Edward in 1968. Her funeral will be Friday, April 4th at 9:30 a.m. from the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main Street, (Route 20), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St Mary’s Church. Burial will be in St Mary’s Cemetery, all in Westfield. Visiting hours are Thursday, April 3rd from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions to St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund, 86 Mechanic Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
Feinstein vs. CIA Continued from Page 4 dissenting Congressional views and the CIA’s response should also be made public. “I believe they will, hopefully quickly,” Feinstein said of declassification in a brief interview. This is all news to the committee’s seven Republican members, who Feinstein does not need to vote for declassifying the report as long as the panel’s eight Democratic Caucus members support her, as is expected. “I don’t know for sure what she’s going to do. She hasn’t told me yet,” said Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), the committee’s top Republican, who said he was unaware of the Thursday vote. “It’s no surprise it’s coming. I fully expected her to do so at some point.” The committee voted to approve the massive final report in 2012, mostly along party lines. Since, Feinstein and her staff have been going back and forth with the CIA about details in the report that she says will reveal the “brutal” nature of the controversial intelligence programs. A CIA spokesman said in December that the Senate report contained “significant errors.” That remark angered several senators, who said the errors were minor and did not undermine the report’s findings. “I am outraged that the CIA continues to make misleading public statements about the committee’s study of the CIA’s interrogation program. There is only one instance in which the CIA pointed out a factual error in the study, a minor error that has been corrected,” Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) said at the December hearing. “Where the committee and the CIA differ, we differ on interpretation and on conclusions from an agreed-upon factual record. You can’t publicly call our differences of opinion significant errors in press releases. It is misleading,” he added. You Help Sarah? IfCan you would like to run a Memorial for your Pet contact: Diane DiSanto at dianedisanto@the westfieldnewsgroup.com www.sarahgillett.org or call 413-562-4181 1x3 with photo...$15 1x2 without photo...$10
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Surgery gives long-term help for obese diabetics By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — New research is boosting hopes that weight-loss surgery can put some patients’ diabetes into remission for years and perhaps in some cases, for good. Doctors on Monday gave longer results from a landmark study showing that stomach-reducing operations are better than medications for treating “diabesity,” the deadly duo of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Millions of Americans have this and can’t make enough insulin or use what they do make to process food. Many experts were skeptical that the benefits seen after a year would last. Now, three-year results show an even greater advantage for surgery. Blood-sugar levels were normal in 38 percent and 25 percent of two groups given surgery, but in only 5 percent of See Long-Term Help, Page 7
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1 in 68 American children now living with autism Autism Speaks Calls for Immediate National Action Plan Washington, D.C. – Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data with regard to the prevalence of autism in the United States. This surveillance study identified 1 in 68 children (1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls) as having an autism spectrum disorder. Autism Speaks has visited all 535 Congressional offices, organized statements from Republican and Democratic leaders in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in support of a national plan of action, and held a press conference in the U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center with Congressional leaders to address the urgent and long-term needs of people affected by autism. “Behind each of these numbers is a person living with autism,” said Liz Feld, President of Autism Speaks. “Autism is a pressing public health crisis that must be prioritized at the national level. We need a comprehensive strategy that includes the research community, policymakers, educators, and caregivers coming together to address our community’s needs across the lifespan.” Data also show that differences in autism prevalence continue to be seen along race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic lines, reminding us that disparities in awareness and access to care continue to be an issue. “Autism knows no racial, ethnic, or socio-economic boundaries,” Ms. Feld went on to say. “That’s why we’ve got to ensure that every family, from every community in America has access to quality, affordable health care treatment and services.” “This report also sheds light on other key issues facing the autism community today,” said Robert Ring, Chief Science Officer at Autism Speaks. “Though autism can be identified and diagnosed as early as age two, the average age of initial diagnosis continues to hover around four and a half years. This means that many individuals are missing out on the transformative outcomes that intensive early interventions can offer. If we’re going to make a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of these children, reducing the average age of diagnosis must be a priority moving forward.” Autism Speaks is currently driving a federal policy agenda that would have a direct impact on the autism community. This includes reauthorizing the Combating Autism Act, which would continue to secure funding for autism research and promote accountability in how these dollars are spent; passing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which would provide tax-free savings accounts for people with disabilities; and urging Congress to improve TRICARE and increase access and coverage of evidenced-based treatment services for military families. Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, and treatments for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
In this Saturday, March 29, 2014 photo, people attend the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session and Expo in Washington. A large study in Sweden found that a blood test plus the usual electrocardiogram of the heartbeat were 99 percent accurate at showing which patients could safely be sent home rather than be admitted for observation and more diagnostics. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Test accurately rules out heart attacks in the ER By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Chief Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A simple test appears very good at ruling out heart attacks in people who go to emergency rooms with chest pain, a big public health issue and a huge worry for patients. A large study in Sweden found that the blood test plus the usual electrocardiogram of the heartbeat were 99 percent accurate at showing which patients could safely be sent home rather than be admitted for observation and more diagnostics. Of nearly 9,000 patients judged low risk by the blood test and See Heart Attack Test, Page 7
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Heart Attack Test
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Despite a hobbled website, Massachusetts health officials said yesterday that they’ve surpassed federal target enrollment numbers ahead of a key deadline for President Obama’s health care law. While activists in other states were rushing to sign up uninsured residents yesterday, the scene in Massachusetts was a bit more muted. In part that’s because Massachusetts already has the highest percentage of insured residents in the country, with relatively few left without coverage. Technical problems with the state’s health care website also led health care officials to push
with normal electrocardiograms, only 15 went on to suffer a heart attack in the next month, and not a single one died. “We believe that with this strategy, 20 to 25 percent of admissions to hospitals for chest pain may be avoided,” said Dr. Nadia Bandstein of the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm. She helped lead the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and presented Sunday at the cardiology college’s annual conference in Washington. Chest pain sends more than 15 million people to emergency rooms in the United States and Europe each year, and it usually turns out to be due to anxiety, indigestion or other lessserious things than a heart attack. Yet doctors don’t want to miss one — about 2 percent of patients having heart attacks are mistakenly sent home. People may feel reassured by being admitted to a hospital so doctors can keep an eye on them, but that raises the risk of picking up an infection and having expensive care they’ll have to pay a share of, plus unnecessary tests. The study included nearly 15,000 people who went to the Karolinska University hospital with chest pains over two years. About 8,900 had low scores on a faster, more sensitive blood test for troponin, a substance that’s a sign of heart damage. The test has been available in Europe, Asia and Canada for about three years, but it is not yet available in the United States. The patients were 47 years old on average and 4 percent had a previous heart attack. About 21 percent of them wound up being admitted. Researchers later looked back to see how the blood test and electrocardiogram would have predicted how they fared over the next month. They figured that in order to find one heart attack in patients like this, 594 would have to be admitted — a huge waste of resources. A test like this would be “enormously useful,” and the study’s results are “almost too good to be true,” said Dr. Judd Hollander, an emergency medicine specialist at the University of Pennsylvania. He believes the test should be available in the U.S. and that the amount of evidence that regulators are requiring to approve it is too high. Dr. Allan Jaffe, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic, said the problem is not what the test rules out, but what it might falsely rule in. It’s so sensitive that it can pick up troponin from heart failure and other problems and cause unnecessary tests for that. “I think the strategy long-term will be proven,” but more studies underway now in the U.S. are needed to show that, he said.
back the enrollment deadline here for those who ran into problems signing up until April 15. Despite the troubles, officials say they’ve managed to expand coverage to more uninsured Massachusetts residents as a result of the federal law. They say they’ve enrolled 265,000 — beating the federal target enrollment number of 250,000. Many of those newly enrolled were seeking subsidized care and had to be placed into a temporary coverage program. The 265,000 include 125,000 new applicants placed in the transitional program and 114,000 who had been enrolled in the state’s subsidized Commonwealth Care program who have been moved to Medicaid coverage as the state program is phased
out. Another 26,000 individuals have been enrolled in new plans that meet the requirements of the federal law. The website troubles have been particularly embarrassing for Massachusetts. In 2006 the state approved a health insurance law that provided the blueprint for the federal health law. Despite the technical troubles — the state is still deciding whether to fix the new website or scrap it and start over — officials say they’ve managed to work around the problems. “We are very confident that the state is actually gaining in coverage,” Jean Yang, executive director of the Massachusetts Health Connector, said Monday. Even though she wasn’t
Japan lab says stem cell research falsified TOKYO (AP) — Data in a widely heralded stem-cell research paper was falsified, a Japanese government-funded laboratory said Tuesday, as the lead researcher accused of the malpractice denied any wrongdoing. The research from the Riken Center for Development Biology in Kobe, western Japan, had been hailed as a possible breakthrough for growing tissue to treat illnesses such as diabetes and Parkinson’s disease using a simple lab procedure. But significant discrepancies in research published in January in scientific journal Nature led a panel of scientists at Riken to conclude they stemmed from falsified data. They said researcher Haruko Obokata, the lead author of the paper in Nature, had manipulated or falsified images of DNA fragments used in the research. “The investigation committee has concluded that Ms. Obokata is responsible for manipulation and therefore for research malpractice,” said Shunsuke Ishii, the Riken scientist who led the committee charged with investigating allegations the work was falsified. Obokata vehemently objected to the committee’s findings. “I was outraged and shocked by the committee’s report,” she said in a statement. “I cannot accept the finding, and I intend to make an appeal to Riken in coming days.” Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made greater gender equality and female advancement in the workforce a plank of his economic revival strategy for Japan. But the recognition of Obokata, a fashionable young woman, as a leading scientist still made waves in conservative, male-dominated Japan. The dispute over the research is also a set-
back for government efforts to market Japan’s research and development expertise as a 21st century industry needed to revitalize the country’s manufacturing. Juliette Savin, a spokeswoman for Riken, said that she could not comment on Obokata’s employment status. In a news conference, Riken’s director Ryoji Noyori said that after allowing for an appeal, disciplinary action would be taken, including calling for retraction of the suspect paper. But he also blamed a “lack of leadership” among researchers in a position to help Obokata, and a lack of mutual verification among research groups. He warned against any “personal attacks or violations of the human rights of the authors.” The institute said it would take months more to determine whether the stem cell findings are valid regardless of any questions about the data. Obokata asserts the findings are genuine. The scientists investigating the case said three other co-authors of the papers had not falsified the data but were still “gravely responsible” for negligence in failing to fully verify the research findings. The discrepancies in the data showed up as anomalous lines in an image of DNA fragments. Researchers in Boston and Japan conducted the experiments in using a simple procedure to turn ordinary cells from mice into stem cells by exposing cells from spleens of newborn mice to a more acidic environment than they are used to. Cells from other tissue of newborn mice appeared to go through the same change if exposed to any of a variety of stressful situations, the researchers said.
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expecting a huge enrollment surge on Monday, Yang said the state’s traffic to the website and call center have been busy. The website is largely functional for those seeking nonsubsidized insurance plans. Health care activists say as frustrated as they are with the website, they’re still enrolling people in insurance. Brian Rosman of the advocacy group Health Care For All said they were sending out a team to help hundreds of recently laid-off hospital workers in North Adams sign up for coverage. “I still think in the end we’re again going to lead the country with the most comprehensive and most usable website,” Rosman said. “Until we get there, it’s frustration after frustration.” Yang said the longer term goal is to get the website working smoothly by Nov. 14. That’s the beginning of the next three-month open enrollment period. “The IT problem needs to be fixed, and it needs to be fixed right and it needs to be fixed quickly,” she said. Yang said she also hopes to have everyone who has been placed in temporary, transitional coverage put into a permanent insurance program by then. Those who hit technical troubles while trying to register in Massachusetts will be allowed to continue shopping through the Health Connector until April 15, but must choose a plan by that date with a first payment due April 23 for coverage beginning May 1.
Long-Term Help
Continued from Page 6 versus medication alone in 150 mildly obese those treated with medications. The results are “quite remarkable” and people with severe diabetes. Their A1c levels could revolutionize care, said one indepen- — a key blood-sugar measure — were over 9 dent expert, Dr. Robert Siegel, a cardiologist on average at the start. A healthy A1c is 6 or at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los below and the study aimed for that, even though the American Diabetes Association Angeles. “No one dreamed, at least I didn’t,” that sets an easier target of 7. After three years, researchers had follow-up obesity surgery could have such broad effects long before it caused patients to lose weight, on 91 percent of the original 150 patients. The he said. Some patients were able to stop using medication group’s A1c averaged 8.4; the surgery groups were at 6.7 and 7, with gastric insulin a few days after surgery. At three years, “more than 90 percent of the bypass being a little better. The surgery groups also shed more pounds surgical patients required no insulin,” and nearly half had needed it at the start of the — 25 percent and 21 percent of their body study, said its leader, Dr. Philip Schauer of the weight versus 4 percent for the medication Cleveland Clinic. In contrast, insulin use rose group. Some cholesterol and other heart risk facin the medication group, from 52 percent at tors also improved in the surgery groups and the start to 55 percent at three years. The results were reported Monday at an they required fewer medicines for these than American College of Cardiology conference at the start. Doctors don’t know how surgery produces in Washington. They also were published online by the New England Journal of these benefits, but food makes the gut produce hormones to spur insulin, and trimming away Medicine. Doctors are reluctant to call surgery a pos- part of it affects many hormones and metabosible cure because they can’t guarantee diabe- lism. Four patients needed a second surgery tes won’t come back. But some patients, like Heather Britton, within a year but none did after that. Out-ofhave passed the five-year mark when some control diabetes has complications, too — experts consider cure or prolonged remission many patients lose limbs or wind up on dialya possibility. Before the study, she was taking sis when their kidneys fail, and some need drugs for diabetes, high blood pressure and transplants. An obesity surgery equipment company high cholesterol; she takes none now. “It’s a miracle,” said Britton, a 55-yeear-old sponsored the study, and some of the researchcomputer programmer from suburban ers are paid consultants; the federal government also gave grant support. Cleveland. Dr. Robert Ratner, chief scientific and med“It saved my life. I have no doubt that I would have had serious complications from ical officer for the American Diabetes my diabetes” because the disease killed her Association, said he was “very encouraged” mother and grandmothers at a young age, she that so many stayed in the study, and said it will remain important to follow participants said. About 26 million Americans have diabetes, longer, because many people who have and two-thirds of them are overweight or weight-loss surgery regain substantial weight obese. Diabetes is a leading cause of heart down the road. “Any way you lose weight is beneficial” for disease, strokes, kidney failure, eye trouble curbing diabetes, he said, but “we need to be and other problems. It’s treated with various drugs and insulin, concerned about the cost and complications” and doctors urge weight loss and exercise, but of treatments. Diets cost less and have fewer few people can drop enough pounds to make side effects, Ratner said. One other common type of obesity surgery, a difference. Bariatric surgery currently is mostly a last resort for very obese people who stomach banding, was not part of this study. Its use has declined in recent years as other have failed less drastic ways to lose weight. It costs $15,000 to $25,000 and Medicare types of surgery have shown long-term benecovers it for very obese people with diabetes. fits for keeping weight off. ——— Gastric bypass is the most common type: Online: Through “keyhole” surgery, doctors reduce Surgery explainer: http://1.usa. the stomach to a small pouch and reconnect it gov/1gHoOX4 to the small intestine. Another type is sleeve Weight loss info: http://1.usa. gastrectomy, in which the size of the stomach gov/1gTBk6Q is reduced less drastically. Diabetes info: http://www.diabetes.org Schauer’s study tested these two operations
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Rich Leclerc, Elizabeth Johnson, Ken LaFreniere.
American Legion Post 124 member and Senior Vice Commander Martin Madrid plays Taps.
Veterans Recognition Day
On Saturday, Veterans of American, Liberty Chapter 219 of Westfield held their annual Veterans Recognition Day at Parker Memorial Park. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
Members of American Legion Post 124 Past Commander Ed Johnson, Junior Vice Commander Mo Spradlin, Chaplain Paul Nimchick, Past Commander Barry Plumley and Senior Vice Commander Martin Madrid.
American Legion Post 124 firing detail before Taps.
Standing next to the ceremonial bell are Sp/4 August Kropa and T/Sgt. Richard LeClerc. American Legion Post 124 presents port arms.
Rev. Joseph Soltysiak, representing St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church and guest speaker, closes the ceremony with a prayer. William Quesnell stands in the background.
Bill Pelton, Kyle Lyons, Doug Rogers and Nicholas Rogers of Troop 820 prepare to read the names of the fallen.
On the right Commander Ken LaFreniere help Gold Star Mother Elizabeth Johnson with Rich LeClerc on the right.
Members of Chapter 219 stand for a photo.
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Westfield’s Noah Buchanan and Ryan Clark, rear, set the double block on Putnam’s Ezequiel Fernandez, during last night’s match at Westfield High School. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield’s John Bucko, left, sets for the block against Putnam. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield’s Ryan Clark, rear, blocks the hit of Eric Garclener during the second set of last night’s match in Westfield. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
WHS sweeps Putnam By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School boys’ volleyball team opened its 2014 regular season home slate with relative ease, dispatching visiting Putnam 3-0 Monday night. Westfield recorded a double-digit margin of victory in the first set, cruised in the second, and experimented with multiple substitutions late. The Bombers soared 25-13, 25-18, 25-21 to improve to 1-1. Ivan Zuev (6 aces, 18 digs), Eric Shilyuk (6 aces, 7 kills), John Bucko (6 kills), and Chris Paradis (11 assists) led Westfield. Shilyuk had a couple of monstrous kills in the first game of the night, including one for the clincher. He had another memorable one in the final set – a soaring smackdown that no one could touch – but it was a five-ace stretch on six of his serves during the frame that helped fuel a 7-0 run and help Westfield take a 21-15 lead. Putnam rallied to within 22-21 late, but Westfield scored the final three points to end the match. “It’s a good start to our Western Mass season,” Westfield’s Ivan Zuev recorded 6 aces and 18 Westfield coach Tyler digs in a solid effort against visiting Putnam Wingate said. “They’re always a tough opponent – Monday night. (Photo by Frederick Gore) we played them in the playoffs a couple of years ago – with how they play defense, and how they always tend to stay in the game.” “Our goal was to limit our mistakes,” Wingate added. “I thought we did pretty well with that.” In the second set, Bucko sent shivers down the spine of the Putnam bench when a wicked kill smacked an open piece of court in between the opposing players and bounced hard off the wall. The play echoed loudly in the gymnasium, and seemed to leave Westfield’s opponent shaken throughout the remainder of the game. The set was tied 11-11 until Zuev recorded three aces during a 7-0 run, including consecutive ones early on. “Guys have come in hungry,” coach Wingate said, noting his unending quest for a sectional title. “We have a long way to go … but we have a nice base, a nice core to make another championship run.” John Oleksak also made some key plays, recording six digs Monday night. Westfield entered the game having lost to Needam in its season opener, 25-18, 25-14, 25-11, an independent match. Zuev had eight digs, and Bucko finished with three blocks in that contest. “It was a tough match as they do many things well,” Wingate said of Needham. “It provided us a good opportunity to play a quality opponent as we begin our independent match schedule before getting into league play.” Westfield next hosts Ware Friday night at 5:15. WHS SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Bombers’ girls’ lacrosse game against Amherst April 1 has been postponed to a later date, as well as the WHS softball opener, originally scheduled for Tuesday.
Westfield’s Eric Shilyuk, right, battles a Putnam defender at the net during last night’s match at Westfield High School. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield’s Chris Paradis pushes the ball during last night’s match against visiting Putnam. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield’s John Oleksak, rear, blocks the shot of Putnam’s Eric Garclener. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Gateway Gators up to challenge By Chris Putz Staff Writer HUNTINGTON – With snow and mud blanketing playing fields, the Gateway Regional High School softball team has been hard-pressed to find adequate space to get ready for the upcoming season. That is just one of several challenges for a team which also lost five-year starting pitcher Brooke Fairman to graduation last spring. The Gateway Gators will also get a new look at the top as first-year head coach Matt Bonenfant, a familiar face among some of the school’s other
ease the transition for whoever is called upon to pitch. Bonenfant told The Westfield News late last week that four Gators were vying for the starting gig. Four other returning players – Casey McKittrick (IF), Arielle Baillargeon (IF/P), Kendall Rooney (OF), and Jessie Walton (OF/P) – are expected to fill vital roles in 2014. Check back for daily updates on the details involving the team’s season opener. Gators’ catcher Becca Williams looks to make a play at home plate. (File photo by Chris Putz)
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sports programs, takes over coaching duties. Joe Hough will fill the role of assistant coach. “I want to put the girls in the best position, and build for the future, developing the whole program,” coach Bonenfant said. “The girls want to make a tournament run. We are going to be working hard to make that happen … My goal is to have better softball players on the last day of the season versus what we have the first day.” Although Fairman will no longer dominate the mound, senior catcher Becca Williams is expected to help
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES TUESDAY April 1
WEDNESDAY April 2
THURSDAY April 3
FRIDAY April 4
SATURDAY APRIL 5
MONDAY April 7
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ V LACROSSE at West Springfield, Clark Field, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at West Springfield, Clark Field, 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS’ V TENNIS at Ludlow, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Ludlow, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Ludlow, WHS, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at Minnechaug, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL at Minnechaug, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ V LACROSSE at Belchertown, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE at Belchertown, 5:30 p.m.
BOYS’ V TENNIS at Central, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ V TRACK & FIELD at Northampton, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ V LACROSSE at Amherst, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Amherst, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Amherst, 4 p.m. BASEBALL at Holyoke, Mackenzie Baseball Field, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL at Holyoke, Crosier Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ V TENNIS vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. BOYS’ V TRACK & FIELD at East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. BOYS’ V VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 5:15 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at Amherst, 5:30 p.m.
BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. BOYS’ V LACROSSE vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. BOYS’ V VOLLEYBALL vs. Ware, 5:15 p.m.
SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL vs. Monument Mountain, 2 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Monument Mountain, 4 p.m.
SOFTBALL at Easthampton, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL at Easthampton, 4 p.m.
GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.
SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m.
BOYS’ TENNIS at Sci-Tech, Forest Park, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ LACROSSE at Monson, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Cathedral, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Sci-Tech, Munipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Turners Falls, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ LACROSSE at Wahconah, Nessacus Middle School, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL at Sci-Tech, Forest Park, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL at Sci-Tech, Forest Park, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m.
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, Bullens Field, 3:30 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Pathfinder, Jachym Field, 3:30 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Sci-Tech, Whitney Field, 4 p.m.
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES 2014 Westfield State Softball Schedule
Men’s Golf 2014 Spring Schedule Day DATE OPPONENT TIME Tuesday April 15 MASCAC Championships Blackstone National Country Club, Sutton, Mass. 10:00 Thursday April 17 Western New England University Invitational Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Springfield 10:00 Monday April 21 Assumption College Invitational Heritage Country Club, Charlton, Mass. 10:00 Tuesday April 22 Elms College Invitational Westover Country Club, Granby, Mass. 10:00
Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track and Field DAY
DATE
OPPONENT
Place
Saturday
April 5
AIC Yellow Jacket Invitational
Springfield, MA
Saturday
April 12
WESTFIELD STATE INVITATIONAL
Westfield, MA
Saturday
April 19
Springfield College Invitational
Springfield College
Saturday
April 26
MASCAC/Alliance Championships
UMass Dartmouth
New England Division 3 Championships
Springfield College
Fri.-Sat.
May 2-3
Fri.-Sat.
May 9-10
ALL NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Westfield State
Thu.-Fri.
May 15-16
ECAC Division 3 Championships
RPI, Troy, NY
Thu.-Sat.
May 22-24
NCAA Division 3 National Championships
Ohio Wesleyan
2014 Westfield State Lacrosse Schedule DAY
DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
DAY Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Tuesday Thursday Saturday Tuesday Friday Monday Wednesday Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
DATE OPPONEN April 1 AMHERST (2) April 2 at Western New England (2) April 5 BRIDGEWATER STATE (2) April 8 SMITH (2) April 10 KEENE STATE (2) April 12 at Worcester State (2) April 15 at MCLA (2) April 18 at Framingham State (2) April 21 SALEM STATE (2) April 23 SPRINGFIELD (2) April 26 FITCHBURG STATE (2) May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4
TIME 3:30 3:00 12:00 3:30 3:00 12:00 2:00 2:00 12:00 3:00 12:00 MASCAC Tournament MASCAC Tournament MASCAC Tournament MASCAC Tournament
Westfield State 2014 Baseball Schedule Day
DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
Wednesday
April 2
WESTERN CONNECTICUT
3:30
Thursday
April 3
UMASS BOSTON
3:30
Saturday
April 5
BRIDGEWATER STATE (2)
12:00
Monday
April 7
at Coast Guard
3:30
Wednesday
April 2
at Smith
4:00
Wednesday
April 9
at Nichols
3:30
Saturday
April 5
at Fitchburg State
7:00
Thursday
April 10
UMASS DARTMOUTH
3:30
Saturday
April 12
at Worcester State (2)
12:00
Tuesday
April 15
at MCLA (2)
2:00
Wednesday
April 16
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND
3:30
Friday
April 18
at Framingham State (2)
2:00
Tuesday
April 8
EASTERN CONNECTICUT
7:00
Thursday
April 10
at Keene State
7:00
Saturday
April 12
WORCESTER STATE
6:00
Tuesday
April 15
at Bridgewater State
7:00
Monday
April 21
SALEM STATE (2)
12:00
Thursday
April 17
at Western Connecticut
7:00
Wednesday
April 23
at Keene State
3:30
Thursday
April 24
EASTERN CONNECTICUT
3:30
Saturday
April 26
FITCHBURG STATE (2)
12:00
Sunday
April 27
at Curry
12:00
Thursday
May 1
Conference Tournament
TBD
Friday
May 2
Conference Tournament
TBD
Saturday
May 3
Conference Tournament
TBD
Sunday
May 4
Conference Tournament
TBD
Wednesday
April 23
FRAMINGHAM STATE
7:00
Saturday
April 26
at Mass. Maritime
1:00
Tuesday
April 29
MASCAC Tournament Quarterfinals
Thursday
May 1
MASCAC Tournament Semifinals
Saturday
May 3
MASCAC Tournament Championship
March 18
16 Albany (N.Y.) 71 16 Mt. St. Mary’s 64
Second Round Third Round
March 20-21
Orlando
Florida 61 16 Albany (N.Y.) 55
12 N.C. State 74
16 Cal Poly 81
11 Iowa 65
12 Xavier 59
March 18-19 Dayton, Ohio
16 Texas Southern 69
11 Tennessee 78
Sweet 16
Sweet 16
March 27-28
March 27-28
Second Round Third Round March 22-23
8 Colorado 48
Elite Eight
Elite Eight
March 29-30
March 29-30
8 Gonzaga 85 Gonzaga 61 9 Oklahoma St. 77
Pittsburgh 45
Florida 62
Arizona 63 5 Oklahoma 75
San Diego
Steph.F. Austin 60
ND St. 44
12 Steph.F. Austin 77
12 N. Dakota St. 80
Final Four
4 UCLA 76
Arlington, Texas
UCLA 68
13 Tulsa 59
UCLA 77
SOUTH Memphis, Tenn.
6 Ohio State 59
April 5 Florida
Wisconsin
4 San Diego St. 73
SD St. 64
S. Diego St. 63 13 New Mexico St. 69
WEST Anaheim, Calif.
6 Baylor 74
Buffalo
11 Dayton 60 3 Syracuse 77
Creighton 55
14 Western Mich. 53
Dayton 52
10 Stanford 58
National Championship
15 Eastern Kent. 69
Oregon 77 10 BYU 68
April 7
Stanford 72
7 Oregon 87
Wisconsin 64
Wisconsin 85 15 American 35
Virginia 78
Wichita St. 76
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STEPHEN HAWKINS, AP Basketball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Welcome to the NCAA Final Four in North Texas. Enjoy the party and all the festivities in Dallas and in Fort Worth’s Sundance Square. But if you are going to the national semifinals Saturday or the championship game Monday night, those will be played about halfway between the two downtown areas. The games are at the Dallas Cowboys’ billion-dollar showplace stadium, which is in Arlington — a growing city of about 375,000 people that is in the same county as Fort Worth — and not in the Big D. “It’s always been kind of an ongoing saga about Cowboys Stadium, or AT&T Stadium, being in Dallas, and we kind of have worked on that pretty hard,” Robert Cluck, Arlington’s mayor since 2003, said with a chuckle. “When we first opened the stadium, you bet it bugged me. ... I kept calling CBS, ABC and anybody who did it, and reminded them where it was, and pretty much now people know.” Everybody should considering all the big events in that area just off Interstate 30, the busy road between the Dallas and Fort Worth downtowns that are about 35 miles apart. The nearly 5-year-old stadium has already hosted a Super Bowl and an NBA AllStar Game. The first major college football championship game in the new postseason system will be played there in January, and the World Series has twice been at the Texas Rangers’ ballpark about a block away in the shadow of the Six Flags over Texas amusement park. Arlington officials are wellversed in managing large events such as the Final Four, which is expected to have its highest attendance ever this weekend with about 80,000 people on both game days. “Our police and fire (departments) understand how to handle crowds. They’re experts at it, and they know how to get people in and out of the stadium parking pretty easily,” Cluck said. “When we first started playing big games, I did worry about it. After I saw how skilled they were and how well trained they were, I just didn’t fear it anymore.” Anyone who goes to the site of the previous Final Four in North Texas might find a Bruce Springsteen or Tim McGraw concert. But no basketball games, or even the arena where Louisville won the 1986 national title. The lot where Reunion Arena stood in downtown Dallas is the site of the threeday March Madness Music Festival. The popular indoor interactive Bracket Town event will be at a nearby convention center. Many Florida and Kentucky fans are already familiar with the game-day setup. And Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie also should know his way around since he was born in Dallas, and played 16 games for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks during the 1997-98 season when they called Reunion Arena home. Florida, which plays UConn in the first national semifinal game Saturday, won a Sweet 16 game at the Cowboys’ stadium last year before its regional final loss to Michigan. Kentucky, which takes on Wisconsin in the other semifinal, lost to Baylor in a regularseason game in December. There was a significant “Big Blue” crowd despite an ice storm in North Texas that weekend. At least there are no worries this week about ice or snow, like then and what plagued the Super Bowl week three years ago. There also will be no seating fiasco, like the one at
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the Super Bowl that led to several lawsuits, since extra bleachers are not being crammed into every open space this time. When visiting with Cluck a few months ago, Wake Forest athletic director Ron Wellman, the chairman of the NCAA tournament selection committee, asked the mayor if people thought the big stadium and the all the events were in Dallas. When Wellman said he knew it was Arlington, Cluck said he was picking up the lunch check. “It’s a great market. First of all, it’s easily accessible, and people can get here easily,” Wellman said Wellman of North Texas. “You’ve got a great venue in this stadium and it is an area that has successfully hosted these types of events in the past. So I think you’re going to see this market used an AT&T stadium, host of the 2014 NCAA Final Four, is seen from Globe Life Park Monday, March 31, 2014, in awful lot in the future by the NCAA for Arlington, Texas. Welcome to the NCAA Final Four in North Texas. Enjoy all the parties in Dallas and these types of events.” Sundance Square in Fort Worth, but if you’re going to the games, they are not in Big D. (AP Photo)
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Nervous Patient Dear Annie: As a registered nurse and a patient who has had many dental procedures, I cringe every time I get into a dentist’s chair. The reason is the overhead light -- the one that the hygienist or dentist can adjust and lower. The hygienists and dentists wear gloves, but the gloves protect them, not the patient. They put their gloved hands in patients’ mouths and then reach up and adjust the light as needed, time after time. Their gloved hands transfer bacteria from a patient’s saliva (and sometimes blood) to the light fixture. Then the next patient gets in the chair, and the procedure is repeated. I don’t see how they can avoid transferring harmful bacteria and viruses from one patient to another unless they clean the light fixture off between every patient. I hope I’m wrong, but I have never seen or heard of this being done. I learned sterile procedure in nursing school. If they teach sterile procedure to hygienists and dentists, they don’t seem to be using it in my dentist’s office. -- Nervous Patient Dear Nervous: Relax. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, working with the American Dental Association, has developed recommendations that say all surfaces, including the dental chair, dental light, instrument tray, drawer handles and countertops, should be cleaned and decontaminated. Some offices may cover this equipment with protective covers, which are replaced after each patient. Non-disposable items like dental instruments are cleaned and sterilized between patients, while disposable dental instruments and needles are tossed along with disposable wear, such as gloves. It’s quite likely that your dentist is doing all of these things before you enter the room, and therefore, you don’t see it. If you have questions about infection control, talk to your dentist or check ADA.org. Dear Annie: A year ago, my husband’s grown daughter announced that she would be getting married this summer. Despite heated conversations, she decided to marry in her current city, saying that having her friends in attendance is more important than having her family there. Her father has always tried to stay involved in her life (to the extent her mother would allow). So you can imagine his shock when he was told that she decided to have her stepfather walk her down the aisle for her big day. This has caused a huge rift in the family, and my husband feels the only way to save face is not to attend. Eager to avoid the expense of traveling and as a show of support, his extended family also decided not to attend. I fear that this may cause a permanent end to the father/ daughter relationship. Is there any way for this to be resolved? -- Evil Stepmother Dear Stepmom: Did Mom pressure her daughter to have the stepfather walk her down the aisle? If so, the young woman may have felt obligated to comply, and Mom may be giddy at the thought that her ex-husband won’t be there. It’s also possible that the stepfather helped raise the girl and she wants to honor him. We understand how much this hurts your husband, but we hope he can put aside his pride and be supportive of his daughter on her big day. He should talk directly to her and explain his hurt feelings. We hope she reconsiders. Dear Annie: This is in response to “Uncomfortable,” the daughter-in-law who feels awkward calling her mother-in-law “Mom.” I have a wonderful daughter-in-law who calls me “Mil” or Millie. And when I text or phone, I call her Dil. Those are our own personal nicknames, and they work for us. -- MIL Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
HINTS FROM HELOISE Tiny Batteries Can Be a Big Problem Dear Heloise: Please warn your readers of the dangers of BUTTON BATTERIES and children swallowing them. My son was able to get one out of a musical greeting card, but luckily I was there and stopped him before he could put it in his mouth. It seems more items have these tiny batteries, and we all need to be aware of the danger. -- Julie T. in Indiana Thank goodness your son is OK! And thank you for writing to warn parents and grandparents. These very small batteries can be in children’s books, some toys with remote controls and even greeting cards! Sadly, more children are ending up needing medical attention because they swallow these batteries, or even stick them in their nose or ears, as young children are prone to do! So try to keep these batteries out of their reach. If you think your child has swallowed a battery, DON’T let him or her eat or drink, and don’t try to get your child to vomit. Seek medical attention immediately -- call 911! Please don’t waste valuable time thinking it’s not a big deal. It is, and don’t drive your child to the hospital yourself -- call 911. It’s better to go to the emergency room and have it NOT be a life-threatening situation. -- Heloise
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, April 1, 2014: This year you are very willful. In fact, you will try to rule your world with an iron fist. Your efforts will succeed most of the time, but remember to be reasonable and recognize your limits. You might be weighing the pros and cons of certain expenditures. Know that your decision will be important. If you are single, your charisma attracts many potential admirers. You need to decide what kind of relationship you desire before you can choose the right person for that type of bond. If you are attached, your sweetie can’t seem to get enough of you. One of you could become quite possessive. If you are the possessive one, ask yourself why you are so insecure. TAURUS can’t see as far ahead as you can. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You have much more to offer than you realize. Your ability to know when to reverse direction will guide you. Your concern with a situation could transform radically because of your knack for knowing when a transformation is needed. Tonight: Where you want to be. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might feel as if the tide finally has turned. A meeting will provide a lot of insight into a certain choice, direction or change. You will be open to others’ ideas to the extent that you can be. You constantly seem to be changing your perspective. Tonight: Anything you want. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Your ability to listen more than talk does not get tested frequently. At this point, you will need to exercise this skill. Comments need to be few and far between. Your sensitivity could change a situation dramatically for the better. Tonight: A serious talk over dinner. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Keep an eye on your longterm goals when making key decisions. You could be taken aback by a situation that seems like it will be difficult to handle. Honor a change of pace. You will want more feedback than you’ve received in the past. Tonight: Go where your friends are. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Do not get stuck on details, or you could lose your momentum. Think before you leap into action. Understanding will evolve because of an associate who is willing to express his or her ideas, even if they seem rather silly or outrageous. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might want to approach a situation differently from how you initially thought you would. A partner or associate appears to have a better grasp of details than you do. Allow this person to take the lead. Tap into your creativity. Tonight: Be with a favorite person. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You could be exhausted by what is happening. You might not feel as if you have the ability to change a difficult scenario. Make it OK to be realistic. You won’t be able to handle everything all at once. Listen to what someone is sharing. Tonight: Get together with a friend. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You could feel challenged once more by a close associate or loved one. Not everyone looks at a situation as you do. Just because someone thinks differently does not mean you are being opposed. Make it OK to have different values. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You might want to switch gears and do something different. Whenever this need for change hits, you won’t be able to resist it. The question is: How dramatic of an adjustment is needed? Open up to new potential and a deeper friendship. Tonight: Do not push too hard. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Staying close to home and/or handling personal priorities will feel like the most comfortable option. Others seem to be more than willing to pitch in and help. Your perspective on a private matter seems to transform nearly daily; be open to the process. Tonight: Happy at home. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
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IN BRIEF Display at Westfield Athenaeum WESTFIELD CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars will have pictures and stories of CSF Westfield scholarship donors on display from April 1 to April 30 in the Jasper Rand Art Museum at the Westfield Athenaeum. Please visit and learn more about the amazing lives of our generous donors.
Legion Scholarships WESTFIELD The Department of Massachusetts American Legion may grant ten $1,000 and ten $500 for college expenses of a child/ grandchild, whose parent is a current member in good standing of an American Legion Post within the Department of Massachusetts. Applications shall be filed on or before April 1. The scholarship shall be for the next school year only and limited to incoming freshmen. Applications for Post 124 and Department of Massachusetts scholarships are available at Post 124, 38 Broad St., Westfield.
about this exceptional property and the planned crackdown on illegal vehicles.
Class of ’45 Breakfast WESTFIELD - Westfield High alumni of 1945 meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Friendly’s between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. All ’45 graduates and their friends are welcome to this “friendly” get-together. Come early! Next meeting is on April 2.
Adult Book Group SOUTHWICK - The Adult Book Group of the Southwick Public Library will meet Wednesday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin. The book is the third for the spring session and will be followed in May with a discussion of Sarah Blake’s The Post Mistress which will be available for purchase at the discussion or afterwards at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. All library patrons are invited to take part in these discussions.
Concerts Series WESTFIELD - Join us at the Westfield Athenaeum on April 3 at noon for another performance in our First Thursdays Lunchtime Concerts Series. The Athenaeum welcomes back musician Dan Daniels as he sings about the History of Country Music in his own inimitable fashion. As always, Soup’s On will be offering lunch beginning at 11:15 a.m. Bring your own or buy lunch at the Athenaeum! There is always something for everyone! Dan is sure to entertain and delight our audience and we hope to see you there! This program is free and all are welcome. Please call the library for more information at (413) 562-0638.
Wildlife Public Information Meeting SOUTHWICK - Interested citizens in the Southwick area are invited to a public information meeting on April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Southwick Town Gall Auditorium focused on the Southwick Wildlife Management Area, wildlife land owned and managed by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). The purpose of the meeting is to report on the agency’s wildlife habitat management activities on the property and to inform citizens how the illegal use of motocross bikes and other offhighway vehicles (OHV) on the property is seriously interfering with the valuable habitats rare wildlife depends on for survival. Illegal OHV use is spoiling outdoor experiences for local residents, sportsmen, birders, hikers, and other visitors at the wildlife management area. MassWildlife and the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) will be stepping up enforcement actions against illegal OHV riders. State and local officials will provide details
History Speaker WESTFIELD - Please join us at the Westfield Athenaeum on Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m., as we welcome local Historian Rich Colton to our Spring Speaker Series. Mr. Colton will highlight the history of the Springfield Armory and the vital role it has played in our national and local histories. Mr. Colton is the Historic Weapons Safety Officer at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. He brings a wealth of knowledge about the Armory and historic firearms; and will present an interesting and
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Flag Raising WESTFIELD On Wednesday, April 2, Life Choice will have a flag raising ceremony at City Hall at 11 a.m. It will follow to Noble Hospital and the Westfield Fire Department for flag raisings as well. April is Donate Life Month and we are hoping that many of you will join us in these flag raisings. Please join us for this important event in Westfield. Thank you for your support.
Getting Organized WESTFIELD - On April 4 and 5, you’ll learn how to arrange stuff so it reflects meaning back to you. You’ll see how to set up space so power can flow. You’ll learn how to recognize what you don’t need and let it go. All as you plant the seed of a new way of being that suits you perfectly. Expect to be challenged and encouraged. Expect to engage your awareness, your vulnerability, and your power. The Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center is located at 53 Mill Street.
Dog Licenses WESTFIELD - 2014 dog licenses will not be available for purchase until April 1 at the Westfield Police Department Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Animal Control Office located at 178 Apremont Way, Mondays through Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To the name Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Sandra Rice of Granville, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Douglas M Rice is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Sandra Rice of Granville, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond.
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You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this April 1, 2014 court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 04/25/2014. COMMONWEALTH OF This day is NOT a hearing date, MASSACHUSETTS but a deadline date by which you THE TRIAL COURT have to file the written appearPROBATE AND FAMILY ance if you object to the petition. COURT If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, acHampden Probate tion may be taken in this matter and Family Court without further notice to you. In 50 State Street addition to filing the written apSpringfield, MA 01103 pearance, you or your attorney Docket No. HD14P0487PM must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF grounds of your objection within PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT 30 days after the return date. OF CONSERVATOR OR IMPORTANT NOTICE OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER The outcome of this proceedPURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, § 5-304 & § 5-405 ing may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make deIn the matter of: cisions about personal affairs DOUGLAS M RICE or financial affairs or both. Of: WESTFIELD, MA The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) Anyone may make this request on behalf of the aboveTo the name Respondent and all named person. If the aboveother interested persons, a peti- named person cannot afford a tion has been filed by Sandra lawyer, one may be appointed Rice of Granville, MA in the at State expense. above captioned matter alleging Witness, Hon. Anne M. Geofthat Douglas M Rice is in need of a Conservator or other pro- frion, First Justice of this Court. tective order and requesting that Sandra Rice of Granville, MA Date: March 28, 2014 (or some other suitable person) Suzanne T. Seguin be appointed as Conservator to Register of Probate serve Without Surety on the bond.
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The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed Conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 04/25/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the abovenamed person. If the abovenamed person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. Witness, Hon. Anne M. Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 28, 2014 Suzanne T. Seguin Register of Probate
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0285 Wanted To Buy PAYING CASH FOR COINS, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)5949550.
0315 Tag Sales SOUTHWICK GENTLEMAN'S ESTATE / TAG SALE. 39 WYNNFIELD CIRCLE. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 3, 4, 5. 9-4. Fine furnishings... Paintings, Brega prints, oriental carpets, workshop tools, clocks, lamps, Sony home theater, 300-CD changer, antiques trunks, Hitchcock chairs, home office machines, cast iron patio set, much more. 24 photos on Craigslist.
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0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 3rd floor efficiency apartment. Recently remodeled, kitchen with lots of cabinet space, appliances included. Dining room, living room, laundry hookups in basement, quiet neighborhood, off street parking. No pets. Non smoker. $525/month plus utilities. (413)374-8803.
BLANDFORD 2 bedroom, 1 bath small apartment. All appliances and utilities included. $800/month. Available April 1st. Call (413)537-3630.
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FURNISHED ROOM for rent. 0375 Business Property Full kitchen and bath, on bus route. $105/week. (413)642MONTGOMERY 5 miles from WESTFIELD, 2nd floor, 2 bed- 5124. Westfield. Spacious office inroom, kitchen, living room, bath, cludes utilities and WiFi. enclosed porch. No pets. $350/month. Call (413)977$795/month plus utilities. First, 0370 Office Space 6277. last, security. (413)250-4811.
WESTFIELD 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo. $900/month includes 0345 Rooms heat and hot water. Non smoking, no pets. First, last, seHUNTINGTON 1 room with curity. (413)519-8271. heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and miWESTFIELD SPACIOUS 1 bed- c r o w a v e i n c l u d e d . C a l l room efficiency apartment. ( 4 1 3 ) 5 3 1 - 2 1 9 7 . Basement with washer/dryer, off street parking. $700/month plus utilities. Close to WSU. Sorry no pets. First, last, security. Greg or ROOM TO RENT in a quiet Paula (413)572-2652. neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities. Available now to non-smoker. $600/month, Westfield. WESTFIELD, 1st floor, 1 bed- (413)355-2338 or (413)562room, kitchen and bath. No pets. 7341. $595/month plus electric. First, last, security. Call (413)2504811.
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SOUTHAMPTON FOR LEASE 1,500 SQ.FT. Professional office space. Prime location next to plaza.
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CARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, Service. Installation & Repairs. Customer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich (413)530-7922.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.
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DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured. Flooring/Floor Sanding Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDwww.davedavidsonremodeling.com WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats
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HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom remodeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, winterization. No job too small. 35 years profressional experience. (413)5193251.
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JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.
ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.
House Painting
Plumbing & Heating
ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call (413)568-9731. No job too small !!
NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now. We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141. A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes. Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, (413)626-8880.
Roofing ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your ROOFING needs! POWER WASHING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof, removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs. Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job. 10% senior discount. Free estimates. MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701
Tree Service
A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.
Landscaping/Lawn Care
removal, hedge/tree trimming, mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. ProfesLawncare, (413)579-1639. sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cabling and removals. Free estimates, LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, fully insured. Please call Ken 569hedge trimming and all your landscaping 0469. needs.(413)626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, tree removal. Prompt estimates. lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residen- Crane work. Insured. “After 34 tial\commercial. No lawns to small. years, we still work hard at being Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917. #1.” (413)562-3395. PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including getting rid of that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749.
Upholstery KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)5626639.