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By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Spring has finally sprung and everyone – including wild animals - is out enjoying the warmer weather.

For one resident, that meant a frightening encounter with some coyotes last week. While driving on North Loomis Street, a small pack of coyotes crossed the road in front of her, then another ran into her vehicle.

Animal Control Officer Tracy Root said while meeting wild animals can be scary, residents should not be alarmed. Instead, they should use caution and be prepared.

“They are out hunting at this time of year,” Root said about the coyotes. “They are getting ready to have their pups and it was a hard winter, so they are hungry.”

Root said seeing coyotes in Southwick is not unusual, even in the daytime.

“Unless they are sick-looking, people should keep their distance and enjoy nature,” she said.

Root said there are also coy dogs that look like coyotes, and there are even some coyotes in this area with wolf DNA. “Those are bigger than regular coyotes,” she said.

“People should not panic, but they should watch out for their small animals,” Root said.

“Don’t let small dogs out at night – a hungry coyote will take a cat or small dog.”

Root said keep dogs on leash when taking walks, including on the Southwick Rail Trail.

“You can also carry a whistle or make a loud noise, because usually that will scare them away,” said Root. She added that some coyotes and other wild animals have ben here so long that they are used to seeing people and may not be easily frightened.

Bears are another springtime concern. Root said over the weekend, a bear destroyed a resident’s entire chicken coop.

“It got all the chickens,” said Root.

The coop was located on College Highway near the covered bridge. Root said bears are out with their cubs searching for food.

“The problem is that we have taken so much of their land,” she said. “We are in their front yard and they have nowhere to go to find food.

They hunt small animals such as mice in winter, but there was so much snow cover it was hard for them to find food.”

Root said taking precautions, such as locking up trash barrels and keeping small animals indoors at night, will help keep animals away from residences.

“This is nature at its best,” she said.

Root did say if anyone sees a sick-looking wild animal or has an unusual encounter they should contact her office at 413-569-5348.

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By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Two city men, arrested last July for breaking into houses to support their heroin habits, have had their day in court and have started their years in jail.

Jordan Skipper, 37, of 2 Old House Road, Montgomery, and Jesse M. McClenahan, 30, of 3 Ethan Ave., had been charged for breaking into eight houses to steal what they could find – jewelry, electronic devices and in one case a firearm.

City detectives had been working on the duo’s many burglaries for about two months when they got a break while investigating a break-in on Laflin Street and found that the duo had parked their car within view of a security camera.

When the video was reviewed, the two men were seen returning to the 2004 Chrysler Sebring convertible which had a very distinctive pattern of peeling paint on the already conspicuous car.

When detectives spotted the convertible on East Mountain Road, both suspects were found in it. Although Skipper denied using drugs when a detective searched him on the roadside, a hypodermic syringe was found sticking out of his sneaker. The hypodermic was later found to be filled with a heroin solution.

Both men were interviewed and McClenahan told the detectives the truth about their activities.

Skipper was then arrested and held in lieu of $25,000 cash bail.

McClenahan was later arraigned for the same charges.

Both were arraigned in Westfield District court but in November the charges against both men were dismissed after they had been indicted and arraigned in Hampden Superior Court for the same offenses.

Each of the defendants had a prior history of drug offenses. Both had submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for possession of heroin at the district court level.

In superior court, each man faced eight charges of breaking and entering and eight charges of larceny of property valued more than $250.

In addition, each faced a charge of larceny of a firearm for a gun stolen from a Granville Road house which, according to Det. Sgt. Stephen K. Dickinson who supervised the investigation, had been traded for heroin.

In superior court, the two men pleaded guilty to their crimes and Assistant District Attorney James Forsyth recommended two and a half year sentences, to be followed by strict probation, to Judge Edward McDonough.

Although the defendants’ attorneys asked the judge for more lenient sentences which did not include jail time, claiming that the men were victim of their addictions, the judge sent both to the Hampden County Correctional Center for two-and-ahalf year sentences.

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By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Two proposed medical marijuana ordinances are now in the hands of the City Council’s Legislative & Ordinance Committee after amendments were made at the request of the Police Department and Planning Board.

The City Council approved a moratorium last summer which will expire on May 1. The council must act at its next meeting, May 1, to have the general and zoning ordinance in place before the moratorium on medical marijuana facilities is lifted. Failure to act would allow those facilities to be uncontrolled and they could be sited anywhere within the city.

The Zoning, Planning & Development Committee made minor changes to both the general ordinance and the zoning ordinance to clarify language, especially for caregivers who would be allowed to cultivate marijuana for a person who is licensed, but unable to perform the cultivations tasks.

The general ordinance is contained in Chapter 8, Health & Environmental Regulations, under Article VII, Controlled Substances & Medical Marijuana for the purpose of protecting the public health and to ensure that the medical use of marijuana (Cannabis sativa) if properly integrated with the public welfare.

The general ordinance, adopted under Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 of the Commonwealth and regulations promulgated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), empowers the city’s Board of Health to enact “any additional rule or regulation concerning the administration of this ordinance.”

The zoning ordinance identifies zoning districts in which medical marijuana dispensaries and growing facilities will be allowed. The proposed ordinance would allows dispensaries in Industrial A districts through a site plan review by the Planning Board and in a Business B district through a special permit issued by the Planning Board.

The ZP&D modified the general ordinance to read: ”Further, any person possessing a personal or caregiver registration (issued by the DPH) for the purposes of medical marijuana cultivation shall also provide notification, including a copy of the (DPH) registration documents, to the Westfield Police Department within 10 days of obtaining said registration, including renewal thereof.”

The ZP&D Committee also modified the “prohibition of marijuana in certain location” to include “on or in any city owned, operated, or leased buildings or land, controversial language because the city has an ownership interest in public housings throughout the city.

The committee also made a change to the zoning ordinance to increase the buffer zone around medical marijuana See Marijuana, Page 3

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Westfield to become dementia-friendly

By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Beth Cardillo, executive director of Armbrook Village, an assisted living community on the city’s north side, is looking to make Westfield one of the first “dementia-friendly” communities on the East Coast.

“I read about a dementia-friendly community, Watertown, Wisconsin, in AARP magazine,” she said. “From there, I found information about a town in Minnesota and also in Yorkshire County, England.”

Cardillo said she has met with the Westfield City Council, the Office of Mayor Daniel M. Knapik, Diana McClean of the city’s Community Development Office, and Kate Phelon of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce to lay the groundwork for the city’s transformation to becoming

dementia-friendly.

“We’ve been giving virtual dementia tours that are 10-15 minutes long which alter your senses (to feel like dementia symptoms),” she said, adding that the Westfield Fire and Police departments are scheduled to take them soon. “It’s a very impactful event, especially for people who will be coming into contact with people with dementia.”

Cardillo is looking to work with local merchants, banks, supermarkets, and other businesses in the city on how to handle a customer who may be suffering from some type of dementia.

“It’ll help them to better understand and learn how to diffuse potential situations,” she said. “If there’s a person in a bank who no longer understands their statement, doesn’t remember money being taken out… If people have more awareness and sensitivity, this will help

people better understand of the situation.”

Studies have shown that by 2050, one in three people over the age of 80 will suffer from some sort of dementia, and Senior Living Residences, Armbrook Village’s parent company connected to Boston University’s Alzheimer’s Center, is hoping to find a cure for these diseases.

“They do a lot of research, and we put it into practice,” said Cardillo, whose facility has a memory care unit with over 20 residents. “I would love to see younger people become more knowledgeable (about these diseases), because everybody knows someone who is affected by them.”

The statistics surrounding dementiarelated illnesses are truly alarming, and See Dementia-friendly, Page 8

New England energy issues vexing

By Peter Francis Staff Writer HARTFORD, Conn. — The nation’s top energy official delivered a blunt message Monday to a Connecticut audience of energy executives, regulators, environmentalists and others who already know that fuel heating and cooling homes and businesses and running power plants in New England is among the costliest in the nation.

Ernest Moniz, U.S. secretary of energy, stopping in Providence, R.I., and Hartford in a months-long federal review of energy issues, said New England doesn’t share the good news developing in the field of energy with the rest of the country.

“Out there, in much of the country the talk is about the energy revolution, the abundance of energy that we have, the way that we are in fact drawing upon new resources … promoting renewables, at the same time reducing carbon See Energy Issues, Page 3

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WESTFIELD – Lovers of fine wine and music are invited to raise a glass in support of music in the public school system on Saturday, May 3, when the Westfield High School Band and Orchestra Parents Association hosts a special wine tasting.

The festivities kick off at 7 p.m. at the Springfield Turnverein, located at 60 North Westfield Street in Feeding Hills.

The event promises something for every taste, with the opportunity to sample an array of more than 30 fine wines provided

by M.S. Walker, distributor. The evening will also feature hors d’oeuvres by Christine’s Catering, a dessert buffet, and a performance by the Westfield High School’s acclaimed Jazz Combo, directed

by WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy.

“This is a great opportunity for couples to enjoy an evening together, or for a group to enjoy a night out and sample some outstanding wines,” said event organizer Paula Welker. “Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, we’ve managed to keep ticket prices far below what you would pay for a comparable experience elsewhere, all while supporting a worthy cause.”

Proceeds from the evening will be used by the Band and Orchestra Parents association to support Westfield High School’s Instrumental Music Program. The Association provides grants to deserving students, supplements uniform and equipment needs, and augments enrichment,

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Northampton firefighters rescue Easter bunny NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — Members of the Northampton Fire Department hopped into action when they heard the Easter Bunny was trapped and needed help.

Four members of the department rushed to a city home just after noon on Sunday when they got a call from a woman who said the bunny belonging to the little girl she was baby-sitting had escaped and hidden under the porch.

The Republican (http://bit.ly/1eULlAC ) of Springfield reports that after unsuccessfully trying to coax the rabbit out of hiding, and even stomping on the porch to try and scare it out, firefighter Jesse Rosnick crawled on his belly through the dirt in the small crawl space under the porch.

He grabbed the rabbit and gave it back to the little girl firefighters say was 5 or 6 years old.

special programming, and other events.

“The Band and Orchestra Parents Association has played a vital role in supporting our efforts to provide a complete educational experience to students,” said Kennedy. “The Westfield High School Instrumental Music Program has served hundreds of students over the years, and the support of the Band Parents has allowed these kids to travel to some great places to perform and see some spectacular sights.

Past performances include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Independence Hall in Philadelphia and a full band concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.” Westfield High School’s music program provides opportunities for all students to study, perform, and experience music according to their interests, desires, and capabilities. The Band and Orchestra Parents Association provides support to the program’s Concert Band, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Color Guard/Drill Team.

Advance tickets for the evening are $25 per person, with table reservations accepted for parties of eight. Admission is limited to those 21 years old and older. To reserve your tickets, email BOPtickets2014@ gmail.com or visit Fitness First at 60 North Westfield Street in Feeding Hills. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, with any remaining tickets available at the door the night of the event.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2014. There are 253 days left in the year.

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n April 22, 1864, Congress authorized the use of the phrase “In God We Trust” on U.S. coins.

On this date:

In 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims.

In 1912, the United States Chamber of Commerce had its beginnings with a National Commercial Conference held in Washington, D.C. In 1930, the United States, Britain and Japan signed the London Naval Treaty, which regulated submarine warfare and limited shipbuilding.

In 1938, 45 workers were killed in a coal mine explosion at Keen Mountain in Buchanan County, Va. In 1944, during World War II, U.S. forces began invading Japanese-held New Guinea with amphibious landings at Hollandia and Aitape.

In 1952, an atomic test in Nevada became the first nuclear explosion shown on live network television as a 31-kiloton bomb was dropped from a B-50 Superfortress.

In 1954, the publicly televised sessions of the Senate Army-McCarthy hearings began.

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson opened the New York World’s Fair.

In 1970, millions of Americans concerned about the

environment observed the first “Earth Day.” In 1983, the West German news magazine Stern announced the discovery of 60 volumes of personal diaries purportedly written by Adolf Hitler; however, the diaries turned out to be a hoax.

In 1993, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum was dedicated in Washington, D.C. to honor victims of Nazi extermination.

In 1994, Richard M. Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, died at a New York hospital four days after suffering a stroke; he was 81.

Ten years ago: Army Ranger Pat Tillman, who’d traded in a multi-million-dollar NFL contract to serve in Afghanistan, was killed by friendly fire; he was 27. Marine Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, 22, died near Karabilah, Iraq, after falling on an insurgent’s grenade to protect his fellow Marines; he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2009. Sex abuse victims were awarded nearly $70 million after suing part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. An explosion at a railway station in Ryongchon, North Korea, killed a reported 160 people.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama marked Earth Day with a pitch for his energy plan, calling for a “new era of energy exploration in America” during a visit to Newton, Iowa. The FDA said 17-year-old girls could get “morning after” birth control without a prescription. Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls won the NBA’s rookie of the year award. British-born

movie director Ken Annakin (“Swiss Family Robinson”) died in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 94. Oscar-winning British cinematographer Jack Cardiff (“Black Narcissus”) died in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, at age 94.

One year ago: A seriously wounded Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was charged in his hospital room with bombing the Boston Marathon in a plot with his older brother, Tamerlan (TAM’-ehr-luhn), who died after a fierce gunbattle with police. Richie Havens, 72, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at the 1969 Woodstock festival, died in New Jersey.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor George Cole is 89. Actress Charlotte Rae is 88.

Actress Estelle Harris is 86. Singer Glen Campbell is 78.

Actor Jack Nicholson is 77. Singer Mel Carter is 71. Author Janet Evanovich is 71. Country singer Cleve Francis is 69.

Movie director John Waters is 68. Singer Peter Frampton is 64. Rock singer-musician Paul Carrack (Mike and the Mechanics; Squeeze) is 63. Actor Joseph Bottoms is 60.

Actor Ryan Stiles is 55. Baseball manager Terry Francona is 55. Comedian Byron Allen is 53. Actor Chris Makepeace is 50. Rock musician Fletcher Dragge (DRAH’-guh) is 48.

Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan is 48. Actress Sheryl Lee is 47.

Actress-talk show host Sherri Shepherd is 47. Country singer-musician Heath Wright (Ricochet) is 47. Country singer Kellie Coffey is 43. Actor Eric Mabius is 43. Actor Ingo Rademacher (RAH’-deh-mah-ker) is 43. Rock musician Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down) is 40. Rock singer-musician Daniel Johns (Silverchair) is 35. Actress Michelle Ryan is 30. Actress Amber Heard is 28.

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Energy Issues Continued from Page 1 emissions,” he said.

“But yet if we come here, it’s not a discussion of abundance.

It’s a discussion of, in particular, infrastructure constraints,” he said.

Speaking to an audience of about 150 in Hartford, Moniz said that in New England, piping in natural gas and otherwise delivering heat or electricity is limited by a lack of delivery systems.

During the severe winter, natural gas prices soared to more than $120 per million British thermal units from about $5 in the summer. The spike was blamed on strong demand, a lack of pipeline systems, limited regional liquefied natural gas deliveries and inadequate storage.

Energy prices in New England often are “very volatile and much higher than other parts of the country,” Moniz said.

Moniz knows New England. A physicist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Moniz said even when fuel is available, it cannot be moved in emergencies, such as Superstorm Sandy in October and November 2012, because of power outages.

New England governors announced a plan in January to expand natural gas use. The governors of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont asked the region’s grid operator for technical help to seek proposals to build transmission equipment and public works to deliver enough electricity to serve 1.2 million to 3.6 million homes. The states also asked the system operator, ISO-New England, to devise a way to finance the project.

Gordon van Welie, ISO president, said Monday that because many non-gas-fired plants are to be retired beginning this year and public works improvements are scheduled to start years from now, New England’s power system will be in a “precarious position” for a few years.

Anthony Buxton, general counsel for the Industrial Energy Consumer Group, a trade association of industrial facilities, said he told Moniz in his visit to Providence that 2 billion cubic feet per day of more pipeline capacity into New England is needed to tame natural gas price spikes.

Connecticut director William Dornbos of Environment Northeast, an advocacy group, urged Moniz and state policymakers to seek ways to cut demand via greater energy efficiency and to avoid major capital projects such as interstate

natural gas pipelines or electric transmission lines.

Following his appearance, Moniz, Connecticut Gov. Dannel Molloy and Representatives John Larson and Elizabeth Esty spoke to the press outside the main chamber of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection building about other energy alternatives such as fracking.

“Let me emphasize, I am not a proponent of fracking. I am a proponent of developing our energy system so as to address climate change, energy security and economic growth. The question is, within that, what is the mix?” Moniz asked.

“Within that, as President Obama said in his State of the Union, ‘all-of-the-above’ is the approach that is being pursued.

One of the key instruments of that approach is the continuing development of natural gas, in particular.”

Fracking has been controversial in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A ban was brought forth several years ago, and environmental activists continue to fight against the introduction of the procedure to the state. Moniz, however, believes it is doable.

“Hydrolic fracturing continues to be a process that we find the environmental challenges of are manageable. They are challenging, but they are manageable,” he said. “What it means is, we have to have best practices being followed all the time. In fact, the number one challenge in hydrolic fracturing has been the rather common issue of properly completing the wells. We know how to do that. We have to do it.”

“I am pleased that Secretary Moniz was in New England today to discuss our region’s long-term energy strategy. As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day, it was a timely visit,” said Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA). “I strongly favor an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy policy that utilizes all of America’s natural resources. This comprehensive approach has already generated significant investment in our domestic energy industry, helped create jobs, and reduced U.S. dependency on foreign oil.”

Neal added that the “all-of-the-above” policy also reduces air pollution and protects the environment.

“If we truly are to become energy independent, a clean energy future needs to be embraced,” he said. “Secretary Moniz is correct to encourage us in the Northeast to find better ways in which we can more effectively deliver these commodities to the consumer.”

1 year after bombs, Boston Marathon a celebration BOSTON (AP) — Unfinished business.

Defiance. Hope, strength and resilience. They used different words but the meaning was the same for thousands of people who were stopped by twin bombings at last year’s Boston Marathon and came back this year to finish what they started.

The 118th running of the storied race from Hopkinton to Boston was run under the long and still-sharp shadow of the 117th, which turned tragic when two bombs exploded near the finish line, killing three people, injuring more than 260 and searing the day into a city with a long memory. On this marathon Monday, there was no choice but to remember, reflect and even confront the past, but the athletes found it easier — and more fun — to celebrate.

Jeff Glasbrenner said he returned to Boston for some “unfinished business” after being forced to stop at mile 25.9 last year following the bombing.

“I felt like those two bad guys stopped a lot of people from going after their dreams.

I needed to come back,” said Glasbrenner, 41, who runs with a prosthetic right leg after losing part of his leg in a childhood farming accident.

“It was the most amazing thing crossing that finish line,” he said moments after he completed the race with two other amputees, all from Arkansas. “But it wasn’t for

Marijuana Continued from Page 1 dispensaries or processing facilities to 1,000 feet “around schools and other areas where children commonly congregate.”

The zoning ordinance language would have established a 500-foot buffer, but that buffer was increased to 700 feet in the Planning Board’s recommendation to the City Council.

The ZP&D Committee requested a map containing the all of the schools, child care facilities and places where children commonly congregate superimposed over the Industrial A and Business B zones to determine if increasing the buffer to 1,000 feet would have a significant effect on where the medical marijuana facilities can be located.

The Attorney General has notified cities and town that zoning requirements which in effect prohibit the location of marijuana facilities in a community will be over turned and vacated, leaving the community without local zoning control.

us. It was for all these people out here.”

A total of 35,755 athletes were registered to run, the second-largest field in its history, with many coming to show support for the city and its signature sporting event.

“Boston Strong” — the unofficial slogan adopted after the terrorist attack — was everywhere, from the quiet suburban starting line in Hopkinton, through the sound tunnel created by the Wellesley College student body, up fabled Heartbreak Hill and finally down Boylston Street to the finish, where the bombs went off.

Lee Ann Yanni, whose left leg was badly injured in the bombing, said she could feel the energy of the crowd pushing her to the finish.

“It was really emotional crossing the finish line,” she said. “We got our finish line back. That’s all that mattered.”

The elite racers gave the crowd a reason to cheer, too.

American Meb Keflezighi won the men’s title in 2 hours, 8 minutes, 37 seconds, the

first American man to break the tape since 1983. Keflezighi had the names of last year’s victims written in black marker on the corners of his race bib.

Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo won the women’s race in a courserecord 2 hours, 18 minutes, 57 seconds, defending a championship from last year. She had been hoping this year for a title she could enjoy.

“It was very difficult to be happy. People were injured and children died,” she had said of last year’s marathon.

There was no denying the security measures in place since last year: There were multiple checkpoints; police along the route examined backpacks, particularly outside subway station exits; more than 100 new surveillance cameras looked down from above; and runners carried their belongings in clear plastic bags.

At 2:49 p.m., the moment the bombs went off a year ago, there was a moment of silence followed by a swelling cheer that chased runners toward the finish, rising in a

wave as it got closer to the blue and gold line that marks the end of the race.

Vicki Schmidt of Nashville heard the explosions last year while running on Commonwealth Avenue but thought they were fireworks.

She was prevented from finishing the race and her boyfriend, Phil Kirkpatrick, suffered hearing loss from the bombings. This year, he walked and ran the course.

“You can’t hold us back.

You can’t get us down,” Schmidt said just after finishing Monday. “Boston is magical. This is our place.”

Heather Abbott, who lost her left leg in the bombings, ran the last half mile of the course on a prosthetic leg alongside her friend.

“It was hard. It was really hard,” she said, a “Boston Strong” sticker on the black prosthetic. “I was really nervous. I didn’t want to fall.”

She learned from the experience that she’s a lot stronger than she thought she was.

“And I’m going to have a normal life,” she said.

Jailed Continued from Page 1 pending his trial for the better part of a year, was given credit for time served awaiting trial, will be on probation for three years after his release.

McClenahan, who had not been held and so will complete his sentence after Skipper is released, will be on probation for two years after he gets out of jail Dickinson said that he is pleased that they both will be on probation after their release from jail. “That’s better than just kicking them out” without any supervision and said that it gives them an added incentive to behave.

“If they violate that (probation), they’re going to state prison” which he called “a whole different experience” than the county jail He explained that Forsyth, who consulted with him prior to making his recommendation to McDonough, told him that the duo face the prospect of serving out their sentences in state prison if they violate their probation.

He also said that he is pleased to see them go to the county-run jail because there are rehabilitative and educational programs available there which are not available in the state prison system.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 22 WESTFIELD Cable Television Commission 7 p.m.

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Fire Department 6:30 p.m.

Selectmen 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 BLANDFORD Conservation Commission 6:30 p.m.

Finance Committee 7 p.m.

O’Brien lawyers want some words barred BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for former state Probation Commissioner John O’Brien want the federal judge presiding over his trial to bar witnesses from using the words “rigged” or “sham.”

In a series of motions filed Monday, O’Brien’s lawyers said the words in question “are not based on personal observation and are inadmissible opinion testimony that usurps the jury’s role” in deciding the issue.

O’Brien and two deputies face racketeering charges.

Prosecutors say they oversaw a hiring system in which candidates recommended by lawmakers were hired over more qualified candidates in exchange for favorable treatment come budget time.

They have pleaded not guilty.

The Boston Globe (http://bit.ly/1rdOIEY) reports that prosecutors wrote that O’Brien is being charged with the very concept the defense wants to keep jurors from hearing about.

The trial starts May 5.

Suffolk students critical of graduation speaker BOSTON (AP) — Some students at Suffolk University are protesting the selection of the national director of the AntiDefamation League as the law school’s commencement speaker.

The critics cite Abraham Foxman’s opposition to U.S. congressional recognition of the 1915 massacre of Armenians as genocide and to the building of an Islamic community center and mosque near the World Trade Center site.

Students have launched an online petition urging the university to reconsider the choice of Foxman.

Amy Willis, president of the Suffolk Law’s chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, tells The Boston Globe (http://bit.ly/ QuiDvH ) that Foxman “clearly” does not embody the university’s values.

Foxman is traveling in Israel and could not immediately be reached for comment.

The Suffolk administration said in a statement that Foxman’s “body of work is well deserving of recognition.”

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Humason to Hold Public Office Hours SOUTHWICK - Senator Don Humason of the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District and his staff will hold public office hours at Southwick Town Hall between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and noon on Friday, April 25. The Town Hall is located at 454 College Highway and the Senator will be in Conference Room 2. There is ample parking behind the building and plenty of room for any who wish to meet with the Senator. All are welcome to come, visit, and share their thoughts or concerns on state matters with Senator Humason.

Republican Dinner SOUTHWICK - Please join us at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 872 at 151 Point Grove Road for our annual Southwick Republican Spaghetti Dinner on April 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is open to the public and gives people an opportunity to meet and greet candidates running for office. Tickets are available at the Southwick Florist & Greenhouse. A donation of $10 per person or $25 per family is suggested. For more information please contact Bob Horacek at 569-3616.

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Netflix opposes Comcast deal

By Tony Romm Politico.com Netflix on Monday officially opposed Comcast’s $45 billion bid to buy Time Warner Cable, becoming the first major Internet company to challenge the cable giant’s plans.

“If the Comcast and Time Warner Cable merger is approved, the combined company’s footprint will pass over 60 percent of U.S. broadband households,” Netflix CEO Reed Hastings wrote in a letter to shareholders, adding, “Comcast could control high-speed broadband to the majority of American homes.”

The Netflix statement could provide a major boost to the merger’s still-nascent opposition, which until now has consisted mainly of public-interest groups. However, Netflix did not indicate whether it plans to actively lobby against the deal, which federal regulators are beginning to scrutinize.

Comcast quickly fired back. “Netflix’s opposition to our Time Warner Cable transaction is based on inaccurate claims and arguments,” spokeswoman Jennifer Khoury said in a statement. “There has been no company that has had a stronger commitment to openness of the Internet.”

The “House of Cards” maker had been inching toward outright opposition over the past several weeks.

Netflix fired its first major shot at Comcast last month, slamming the cable company for failing to support strong net neutrality, the principle that Internet providers should not speed up or slow down particular kinds of Web traffic. Netflix at the time also expressed unease that it had to pay Comcast for an “interconnection” deal to improve streaming speeds for its TV and movie offerings — a theme the company hit again in the letter to shareholders Monday.

“Comcast is already dominant enough to be able to capture unprecedented fees from transit providers and services such as Netflix. The combined company would possess even more anti-competitive leverage to charge arbitrary interconnection tolls for access to their customers,” Hastings wrote.

But Comcast’s Khoury said it was Netflix that approached Comcast about an interconnection agreement, which she stressed is a separate issue from net neutrality. And she touted Comcast’s adherence to net neutrality — a condition of its 2011 purchase of NBCUniversal — as a plus for the Time Warner Cable deal.

“In fact, one of the many benefits of our proposed transaction with Time Warner Cable will be the extension of net neutrality protections to millions of additional Americans,” she said.

Netflix on Monday took similar shots at other Internet providers, including AT&T. Hastings said AT&T’s “fiber-based U-verse has lower performance than many DSL ISPs, such as Frontier, CenturyLink and Windstream” and that “reinforces our view that connectivity to the broader Internet is critical to the quality of experience consumers receive.”

Netflix also announced a rate hike. “Our current view is to do a one or two dollar increase, depending on the country, later this quarter for new members only,” Hastings wrote, noting that existing customers would remain at the $7.99-per-month rate “for a generous time period.”

Holder: Obama to dramatically expand drug clemency

By Josh Gerstein Politico.com President Barack Obama is preparing to make much broader use of his power to grant commutations to non-violent drug convicts who have served long sentences, Attorney General Eric Holder said in a video released Monday.

“The White House has indicated it wants to consider additional clemency applications, to restore a degree of justice, fairness, and proportionality for deserving individuals who do not pose a threat to public safety,” Holder said. “The Justice Department is committed to recommending as many qualified applicants as possible for reduced sentences.”

Holder said the new effort will focus on prisoners serving longer sentences than they would if they were facing justice now, but he did not say it was limited to that circumstance.

“There are still too many people in federal prison who were sentenced under the old regime — and who, as a result, will have to spend far more time in prison than they would if sentenced today for exactly the same crime,” the attorney general said.

Holder said the Justice Department is setting new criteria that will allow its Office of the Pardon Attorney to consider applications from a wider variety of convicts. In addition, the attorney general said that office’s staff would be bolstered, “potentially” with dozens of new attorneys to deal with the expected wave of applications.

So far, Obama has been extremely restrained in his use of the clemency powers, granting only ten commutations in more than five years in office. He has granted 52 pardons, though all went to convicts who had long since completed their sentences.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney confirmed Monday that the Justice Department’s steps to invigorate the clemency process are being taken at Obama’s direction.

“The president wants to make sure that everyone has a fair shot under the clemency system,” Carney told reporters at a daily briefing. “He has asked the Department of Justice to set up a process aimed at ensuring that anyone who has a good case for commutation has their application seen and evaluated thoroughly.”

Holder began signaling more aggressive moves on commutation back in January, when he said the Justice Department would step up its efforts to seek clemency applications.

“One of the things we have to do is to make people who are incarcerated aware of that avenue,” Holder said in an appear-

GOP poll defies tide on gay marriage

By Maggie Haberman Politico..com Two conservative groups are pushing back on moves by the GOP to drop opposition to same-sex marriage from party platforms, releasing a poll of base voters taken last month that found in favor of defining marriage “only” as between a man and a woman.

The poll, commissioned by groups led by conservatives Gary Bauer and Tony Perkins, runs counter to a wide variety of opinion polls that show movement on the question of same-sex marriage,

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Last week, the Nevada GOP removed opposition to same-sex marriage from its platform, with the state chairman saying the move was indicative of where the party is headed.

The survey by the GOP polling firm Wilson Research Strategies was of Republican and Republican-leaning independents and was taken over a month ago, sampling 801 people from March 18 through March 20, with a 3.5 percent margin of error.

The survey showed 82 percent agreeing with a statement that marriage should be between “one man and one woman.” It also found 75 percent disagreed that “politicians should support the redefinition of marriage to include same-sex couples.”

A number of Republican influentials and elected officials have voiced support for same-sex marriage, and public polling has show independent voters increasingly supporting it.

At the recent Conservative Political Action Committee gathering in Maryland, the topic was mentioned far less frequently than it was in the past. But same-sex marriage supporters acknowledge it remains a difficult issue with a number of the party’s base voters, although they’ve argued for focusing on inclusion to broaden the GOP’s appeal after getting battered in the 2012 elections.

Bauer, the president of American Values, faulted a “misinformation campaign waged by media elites” and insisted that “public policy-makers are doing a great disservice to themselves and future generations by continuing to misread the convictions of the American people … this survey should remind political and cultural leaders that this debate is far from over. If anything, it is taking on a new sense of urgency for millions of men and women of faith.”

Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council, added that the “vast majority of the GOP base continues to believe that marriage is a non-negotiable plank of the national platform and want to see their elected officials uphold natural marriage as the national standard, a goal to stand for, encourage and promote in law.”

ance at the University of Virginia. “The president is willing to do these kinds of things…For him to look at them, we have to get them into the system, and to him.”

Holder also said Obama may be more open to such actions now than he was earlier in his presidency. “You can’t come in, I think, on Day One and do the kinds of things we’re now doing in Year 5. It’s a process,” the attorney general said in the same exchange. “You also have to build support for the kinds of things we want to do.”

At a congressional hearing earlier this month, Holder fielded complaints about the new commutation effort from a Republican who thought it too aggressive, and a Democrat who said it didn’t go far enough.

“Can you give me any precedent of previous attorney generals’ offices who have solicited petitions for pardons or clemency limited to a particular category of crime?” Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) asked. He wondered why DOJ wasn’t seeking clemency applications from those convicted of “white-collar crime or campaign finance laws or a host of other areas that have been over-criminalized, all who also do the overcrowding that we’re very concerned with, but have a much lower recidivism rate.”

Holder, a former judge and chief federal prosecutor for Washington D.C., said the clemency effort was aimed specifically at sentences driven by laws setting mandatory minimums for drug crimes. “We’re dealing with a particular problem, and that is that I think the pendulum swung a little too far in the ’80s,” he said.

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) asked Holder whether he had considered a group commutation of all those sentenced under laws, since eased, which imposed dramatically greater penalties for offenses involving crack cocaine rather than powder.

“Well, I don’t think that we’d be looking for group commutation. We’d be looking for individuals who would be deserving of clemency or commutations, given the nature of their conduct, their lack of ties to violence or to drug-dealing gangs or cartels,” the attorney general said. “We’ve begun an initiative to identify additional clemency recipients. This is something that I know is important to the president. And we’re trying to come up with ways in which we can make individualized determinations about who should receive clemency.”

Last year, Holder issued new guidance that would effectively eliminate some mandatory minimums in some future federal drug cases by not including in charging papers the specific amount of drugs involved in a case. He has also supported legislation and sentencing guidelines to rein in those sentences.

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) expressed concern that the drive Holder highlighted Monday might upset efforts to address the same issues through legislation. ”The President has authority to grant clemency to certain individuals who are no longer dangerous to the community.

But I hope President Obama is not seeking to change sentencing policy unilaterally,” Hatch said. “Congress, not the President, has authority to make sentencing policy. He should continue to work with Congress rather than once again going it alone, and I’m willing to work with the President on these issues.”

Obama’s plan to extend commutations to larger numbers of drug convicts was discussed Monday in a Yahoo News story.

However, a Justice Department official said the article went too far in reporting that Obama might grant thousands of commutations. Rather, officials are bracing for thousands of additional applications, the Holder aide said.

Carney also declined to predict or estimate how many commutations will eventually be granted.

“The number of commutations that are granted will depend entirely on the number of worthy candidates. How many deserving candidates are out there, I couldn’t begin to speculate,” Carney said Monday.

However, in a statement announcing eight commutations in December, Obama did say “thousands of inmates” were in jail for longer terms than they would have received under current law.

The Yahoo story also said an official many clemency advocates view as a roadblock, Pardon Attorney Ronald Rodgers, will soon leave his post. A Justice Department official declined to confirm Rodgers’s departure, but advocates noted that officials recently began urging lawyers for potential clemency advocates to reach out directly to staff in the office of Holder’s deputy, James Cole.

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Saturday April 19, 2014 1:55 a.m.: incapacitated person, North Elm Street, a taxi driver reports a fare who appeared to be intoxicated grabbed his arm and shook it causing him to eject the man from his cab, the caller said that he is concerned that the man may attempt to drive to Ludlow, the officer reports he found a male party walking on Clay Hill who was obviously highly intoxicated, the man was deemed to be unable to care for himself and nobody who would could be found, the man was placed in protective custody; 9:53 a.m.: suspicious persons, Parkside Academy, Casimir Street at Parkside Avenue, a caller reports a couple on the steps of the former church are drinking alcohol, the responding officer reports he found two known person who were advised of their violation, the two dumped their alcohol and left to redeem the deposits on the containers; 10:18 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Union Avenue, a patrol officer reports a traffic stop, the vehicle’s registration was found to be expired and non-renewable, the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard; 12:38 p.m.: recreational vehicle complaint, Old Holyoke Road, ATV patrol officers report they discovered a three parked vehicles on Old Holyoke Road and was appeared to be set up to transport ATV vehicles, an officer reports he encountered a dirt bike operating on private property which did not stop when he attempted to flag it down, three off-road vehicles were seen later with the original rider and he attempted to stop the group, one operator stopped and one returned, the officer took appropriate action and reports that three pedestrians later found in the woods denied they had been operating off-road vehicles but an officer recognized one as the men of the operator of first ATV which fled from him, the second time the officers encountered the group they eventually admitted that had been riding in the area, the memory card from a helmet camera was seized, West Springfield police later reported finding three off-road vehicles had been stashed across the line in their city; 2:34 p.m.: city ordinance violation, Chapman Playground, St. Paul Street, a caller reports four male parties are drinking alcohol on the dike near the playground, the responding officer reports the men were advised of their violation of a city ordinance violation and emptied their beer on to the ground; 2:38 p.m.: found property, Jefferson Street a caller reports finding a driver’s license in his driveway, the owner could not be immediately contacted but a message was left for her, the license was stored for safekeeping; 3:30 p.m.: suspicious telephone call, a caller from a Southwick Road business reports she received a phone call from a person claiming to be a representative of the Westfield Gas and Electric Light Department and demanding an immediate $1,000 payment under threat of immediate suspension of utility service, the caller reports that when she called the G&E to investigate the validity of the claim she was told to report the call to police, an officer was on hand when the man called back and coached the complainant to gather all possible information, the complainant was able to elicit the caller’s name and telephone number but not his location; 4:11 p.m.: larceny, Main Street, a patrol officer reports he was flagged down by a woman who was found to be the manager of a nearby supermarket and said that two persons had fled the store with hams they had not paid for, the officer was told the two men put a ham and other merchandise in a hand-held shopping basket and ran out of the store, an officer

found two men who fit the description provided on Thomas Street who admitted shoplifting, the store manager made a positive identification and a shopping basket containing a ham, pineapple and other items with a total value of $54.82 was found concealed n a nearby parking lot, James B. Nester, 18, of 4 Morris Ave., and Zachary Cross, 18, of 49 James St., Chicopee, were each arrested for shoplifting by asportation; 4:17 p.m.: animal complaint, Sunnyside Drive a caller reports a cat has been in her yard since 8 a.m. and has not moved far during those hours but has been curled in a ball while hissing and breathing heavily, a representative of the Westfield Homeless Cat Project was notified and agreed to come deal with the cat; 4:26 p.m.: rescue, Hampton Ponds, Pequot Point Road at New Broadway, a caller reports a canoe has overturned and the boaters in the water are yelling for help, dual response dispatched and Southampton police were notified as the boat may have been in their jurisdiction, the reporting party called back 12 minutes later to report that the boaters have been rescued by the operator of another boat and they are in a boat which is towing their canoe to shore, the fire department boat and other apparatus was recalled; 6:08 p.m.: fire, Hampton Ponds Plaza, 1029 North Road, a caller from a food market reports a smoky fire at the entrance, the responding firefighters report the fire was extinguished, the caller said that someone had been seen earlier smoking near the column which burned; 7:06 p.m.: larceny, Miller Street, a caller reports a larceny of $2,000 in cash, the responding officer reports the victim said that $2,100 which she had last counted three weeks earlier was missing from her dresser, woman said that a friend of a relative had been staying at her home for several weeks and she suspects that person is responsible, the officer reports he was unable to immediately contact the woman’s former houseguest; 8:05 p.m.: disturbance, Elm Street, a caller reports a man is on the sidewalk in front of an Elm Street bar, the responding officer reports he arrived to find a male party on the sidewalk with a scalp wound which was bleeding freely and a cut to his mouth where at least one tooth appeared to be broken, a witness said that a man had picked up the victim bodily and thrown him the sidewalk where he landed on his head, a bar employee present claimed responsibility for the man’s injuries and said that after he escorted the man from the bar he tried to re-enter and the employee pushed him causing him to fall, the employee said that the man may have struck his head on a window sill as he fell, Scott H. Kaczmarski, 46, of 172 Bemis Ave., Chicopee, was arrested for assault and battery with serious bodily injury; 10:46 p.m.: fire, Pochassic Road, a caller from CSX railroad reports a train crew saw a bonfire between the river and the railroad tracks near Pochassic Street, the responding firefighters requested that CSX be contacted to suspend use of the tracks as they access the fire, a brush fire extending about 100 yards along the river was extinguished; Sunday, April 20, 2014 12:12 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, North Elm Street, a patrol officer reports he observed a vehicle without an illuminated registration plate and stopped the vehicle, the operator’s license was found to have been suspended, Marcos E. Masso, 27, of 56 Orange St., was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, a subsequent offense, and a motor vehicle lights violation; 12:36 a.m.: larceny, Main Street, a caller reports his bicycle has been stolen, the

Trial in Berkshire County triple slaying to start SPRINGFIELD, Mass.

(AP) — A North Adams man charged with playing a role in a triple slaying in Berkshire County faces trial.

The trial of David Chalue is scheduled to start Tuesday in Hampden Superior Court.

Prosecutors say the 47-yearold Chalue was one of three men who carried out the killings in August 2011 of Pittsfield residents David Glasser, Robert Chadwell and Edward Frampton.

Prosecutors say Adam Lee Hall — who has already been convicted — wanted Glasser dead so he couldn’t testify against him in an unrelated

case, while the others were killed to eliminate witnesses.

Chalue has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges.

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responding officer reports the caller said that after his workplace closed he found that his bicycle was missing, the man said that it was stolen some time since 11:55 p.m.; 2:22 a.m.: suspicious person, East Main Street, a caller from a fast food restaurant reports that a customer at the drive-up window appears to be intoxicated and belligerent, the responding officer reports the operator was not inebriated but a passenger seen to be in possession of an open can of beer was highly intoxicated, a city ordinance violation citation was issued and the operator was allowed to leave in his vehicle; 2:51 a.m.: disturbance, George Street, a caller reports that his neighbor’s altercation has been audible for hours and now sounds as if it may be becoming physical, the responding officer reports a female party found outside the residence said that her mother had been involved in a disturbance with her boyfriend and had pushed him against a wall causing him to fall to the ground, the officer reports the man had left and the resident said that her boyfriend had caused the disturbance but declined to elaborate, Heather M. Twining, 33, of 63 George St., was arrested for assault and battery in a domestic relationship; 10:42 a.m.: assist other department, Mt. Tom, Holyoke, Holyoke firefighters request mutual aid for a brush fire atop Mt. Tom, the brush truck with a crew of two was dispatched to assist Holyoke firefighters, the unit was released at 1:58 p.m.; 2:20 p.m.: fire, West Road, a caller reported the location of a small brush fire alongside West Road, the responding fire captain reports that an area approximately 50 x 100 feet was involved until the fire was extinguished; 3:03 p.m.: noise complaint, Jaeger Drive, a caller reports someone is target shooting in the area where the pavement ends, the responding officer reports the shooting of a small weapon was significantly more than 500 feet from the nearest dwelling in a swampy area which may

be beyond the city limits, no action needed; 4:37 p.m.: animal complaint, Fowler Avenue, a caller reports an injured bird of some sort is stuck on her car, the responding officer reports the bird appears to be an injured juvenile hawk which cannot fly but can flutter a few feet and evade even wellmeaning persons, an environmental police officer was notified and advised that the bird be left alone and nature be allowed to take its course, the officer reports he was unable to safely dispatch the bird and the caller was advised to stay away from the bird which had left her car; 4:58 p.m.: larceny, Springfield Road, an officer reports that while at a Springfield Road department store for an unrelated matter he was advised that an apparent shoplifter had fled from store employees when asked for the receipt for the two expensive electronic items in his car, the merchandise was recovered but the suspect fled across the Springfield Road, the CSX railroad was notified and stopped train traffic in the area until 5:14 p.m. when officers secured the area, a suspect vehicle was identified by store staff; 6:30 p.m.: assist resident, Wilson Avenue, a caller reports keys are locked inside a vehicle, the responding deputy fire chief reports entry was gained; 8:00 p.m.: fire, Shepard Street, a caller reports a backyard bonfire, the responding firefighters report the resident extinguished the fire, the same person called again at 10:52 to make the same report with the same results; 11:40 p.m.: vandalism, Rachael Terrace, a caller reports a baseball was thrown through a window screen, the responding officer reports that the caller said that he heard a noise in a front room and his dog started barking, the juvenile resident reports that he got to the window in time to see a person get into a truck and leave the area, the screen has a baseballsized hole but the underlying glass was not compromised.

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HEALTHFITNESS Faces of Salmonella decline seen Carson in food poisoning report

The Carson Center for Human Services Celebrating 50 Years of Real Help with Real Life 1963-2013 When Cyndy was reunited with her mother after four years in foster care, she was ready for her mom to relapse, and she was ready for the world. She had learned what to expect. If Cyndy had used words to express her life’s motto, it would be, “It’s better to hit first, and hit them with all you got.”

She got her message across without words.

When she was referred to Carson’s Therapeutic Recreation program, she liked the sports. There were all these pesky rules about not holding or pushing, but she could hit, kick or throw that ball as hard as she liked and people seemed to like that. Bicycling was boring. There was no point of contact—no tackle—to make her come alive. But still the steady push, push of the pedals moved through her body and kind of evened out her internal agitation.

After a year, the Rec program invited Cyndy to join a small group that went to a nursing home to help prepare the food trays and assist the elderly with feeding.

Cyndy brought her tray over to a lady with pale white hair. Cyndy had no grandparents in her life and had never been close up to an elderly person. The name tag over her bed read, “Mrs. Monagan.” The skin on Mrs. Monagan’s face was like tissue paper and spotted Cyndy feared the unfamiliar cloudiness in her eyes.

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Cyndy sat down in the chair, placed the tray down, and didn’t speak. She was overcome with the feeling of not being afraid.

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Over the years, Cyndy became a mentor in Carson’s Rec program, helping others begin, stepping forward as a peacemaker for those who stood ready to fight.

Cyndy became a teacher, had her own children that she taught to ride and play. All through the years, even with graduate school and the babies, even now, she volunteers at the nursing home.

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By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s latest report card on food poisoning shows a dip in salmonella cases but an increase in illnesses from bacteria in raw shellfish. The report counts cases in only 10 states for some of the most common causes of foodborne illness, but is believed to be a good indicator of national food poisoning trends.

Highlights from Thursday’s report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: WHAT’S MAKING US SICK? Salmonella remains at the top of the chart, far ahead of most other foodborne germs. Only campylobacter (camp-ee-lohbak-tur) — a bacteria commonly linked to raw milk and poultry — comes close. Other causes, listeria, shigella (shihGEHL’-uh) and E. coli, trail behind.

IS FOOD POISONING GETTING WORSE? Overall, no. Last year, there were no significant changes in most kinds of food poisoning, compared to the previous three

Second wave of milder flu hitting Northeast

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A second, milder wave of flu is hitting the Northeast.

Months ago, the flu season seemed to be winding down.

But health officials on Friday reported widespread flu-like illnesses in six states. Rhode Island is the latest to join the list which includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New Jersey and New York.

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the flu season started in December and peaked by mid-January, and most of the illnesses were swine flu.

But, as happens some years, there’s a second wave of a milder flu strain.

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years. The new report tallied about 20,000 illnesses and 80 deaths in the 10 states, similar to previous years.

The CDC estimates that 1 in 6 Americans get sick from contaminated food each year, though most cases are not reported.

ANY GOOD NEWS? Yes, for salmonella. The rate of new cases dropped 9 percent — the biggest drop in about a decade. But officials are cautious about making too much of it, since it was compared to a time period that included a big outbreak linked to eggs in 2010. Last year’s rate is similar to what it was about five years ago. CDC officials hope new regulatory proposals, like one to prevent salmonella in chicken parts, will keep pushing rates down.

WHAT ABOUT BAD NEWS? There was in increase in infections from vibrio (VIB’-reeoh) bacteria found in raw shellfish, like oysters. Last year, cases were up 32 percent from the previous three years and 75 See Salmonella, Page 7

Kids get codeine in ER despite risks, guidelines

By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Despite recommended limits on codeine use in children, the potent painkiller is prescribed for children in at least half a million emergency room visits each year, a study suggests.

Use of the drug in that setting is hardly rampant — just 3 percent of kids’ ER visits resulted in a codeine prescription in 2010, the

10-year study found. But with more than 25 million ER visits by children each year, the authors say far too many kids are getting the drug when better options are available.

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FDA warns of cancer risk with fibroid procedure

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is warning women that a surgical procedure used to eliminate growths in the uterus could inadvertently spread cancer to other parts of the body.

The agency is discouraging doctors from performing the procedure, which uses an electronic device to grind and shred uterine tissue so it can be removed through a small incision in the abdomen. Known as laparoscopic power morcellation, the technique is widely used to treat painful fibroids, either by removing the noncancerous growths themselves or the entire uterus.

Doctors have long recognized the risk of accidentally spreading cancer from undetected tumors, but FDA officials said Thursday the problem now appears far more common than previously thought. An FDA analysis estimates that 1 in 350 U.S. women who undergo fibroid procedures each year have a form of cancer called uterine sarcoma.

“There is a risk that the procedure will

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Continued from Page 6 percent from about five years ago. But the numbers remain very small — only 242 of the 20,000 illnesses recorded in the 10 states.

Climate change is warming coastal waters in some places, and that may be helping spread some vibrio strains to new locations, said Dr. Robert Tauxe, a CDC food-germ expert. “The warmer the water, the more vibrio,” he said. A strain traditionally found in the Pacific Northwest, is now showing up along the East Coast.

Tauxe said it might have been spread through water in ships’ ballast tanks.

CAN YOU PREVENT FOOD POISONING? Carefully wash and clean food, and cook meat, poultry and eggs thoroughly. Avoid raw milk and unpasteurized juices. Promptly refrigerate leftovers. A government report last year showed leafy greens like lettuce and spinach were the leading source of food poisoning, and produce in general accounted for nearly half of all illnesses.

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spread the cancerous tissue within the abdomen and pelvis, significantly reducing the patient’s likelihood of long-term survival,” said Dr. William Maisel, the FDA’s director for medical devices. He added that there is no reliable way to spot cancerous uterine tumors before removing them.

The agency did not give estimates for the number of cancers affected by the problem, but at least 50,000 U.S. women undergo the procedure each year for hysterectomy — removal of the uterus.

Electronic uterine procedures were developed as a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery, in which the uterus or fibroids are removed through the vagina or a large incision in the abdomen. Studies suggest the device-assisted approach results in faster recovery and smaller scars.

Fibroids can grow to the size of cantaloupes, causing severe pain, heavy bleeding, and bladder and bowel dysfunction, mostly among women in their late 30s and 40s. It’s unclear what causes the tumor-like growths, but they are blamed for an estimated 240,000 of the

600,000 annual hysterectomies in the U.S. Surgically removing the uterus is a key treatment because it is the only way to ensure fibroids do not return. Myomectomy, surgery that removes fibroids while leaving the uterus intact, is recommended for women who still want to become pregnant.

The risk of disturbing undetected uterine tumors has long been debated by reproductive specialists. Previous figures in the medical literature estimated anywhere from 1 in 500 to 1 in 10,000 women would have their cancer spread by the electronic fibroid procedures.

FDA officials said they decided to take action after realizing the risk is much higher.

“What is new is that the magnitude of the risk appears to be greater than was appreciated by the clinical community,” Maisel said. He added that the agency has received a dozen reports of cancers spread due to the procedures, but that only represents cases submitted by concerned physicians.

The FDA approved the first electronic morcellators in 1995 and about two dozen are now available in the U.S. The devices were cleared

through an abbreviated review process because they were deemed similar to manual surgical devices long on the market. Even with more rigorous testing, Maisel said the cancer risk would probably have not been detected because cases of uterine cancer are so rare.

Despite the risks outlined in a press teleconference, agency officials said the devices will remain on the market because there still may be patients who benefit from the procedure.

Patients should discuss all options for treating fibroids with their physician, including traditional surgery and less-invasive procedures that do not use power morcellators.

The agency plans to convene a meeting later this year to discuss how the devices should be used going forward. Among other options, the FDA will discuss the use of protective bags to collect the uterine tissue so it doesn’t spread to other parts of the body. Some surgeons already use this method, though the FDA said Thursday the technique does not eliminate the risk of cancer spread.

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side effects including excessive sleepiness and difficulty breathing. The Food and Drug Administration issued its strictest warning last year about a rare risk for life-threatening complications or death in children given the drug after certain surgeries. It advises using codeine for children’s pain only if anticipated benefits outweigh the risks.

Another genetic variation makes the drug ineffective for pain relief in as many as a third of patients. Codeine was once commonly used for coughs, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against that use because of the risks and no evidence it relieves coughs.

THE FINE PRINT Injuries and respiratory symptoms are the top reasons for children’s ER visits. The study authors analyzed 2001-10 national data on ER visits for kids aged 3 to 17. The portion of visits where codeine was prescribed dipped slightly during the study. But the authors estimated the yearly number of codeine visits ranged from almost 560,000 to 877,000. Information on any side effects was not included in the data.

The study was published online Monday in Pediatrics.

WHAT DO DOCTORS SAY? Dr. Kathleen Neville, a pediatric drug expert at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, said it’s likely the numbers have declined since the study ended, given the FDA’s black box warning.

Dr. Bradley Berg, medical director of McLane Children’s Clinic in Round

Rock, Texas, said some ER doctors may have been unaware of pediatricians’ guidelines on limiting codeine’s use, or recalled getting the drug themselves as children, when its use was more common, with no ill effects.

Dr. Alfred Sacchetti, a spokesman for the American College of Emergency Physicians, says codeine can be safely used in many children, especially older kids. Children typically are monitored in the ER after getting codeine and would not be sent home with a prescription if they had a bad reaction or it didn’t work, he said.

THE ADVICE Children on codeine who develop breathing problems or unusual sleepiness should get immediate medical attention, the FDA says. The study’s lead author, Dr. Sunitha Kaiser, an associate pediatrics professor at the University of California, San Francisco, says doctors and parents should know about codeine’s drawbacks and that alternatives are available, including dark honey for coughs in children over age 1; and ibuprofen or the opiate drug hydrocodone, for pain including broken bones.

——— Online: American Academy of Pediatrics: http://www.aap.org FDA: http://tinyurl.com/aexykvf

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Obituaries Charles E. Kraus SOUTHWICK - Charles E. Kraus, Jr., 80, longtime Southwick resident passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Renaissance Manor of Westfield surrounded by his loving family.

Born and educated in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Charles E. & Marion (Nowegrockas) Kraus, Sr. Charles was a retired employee of Strohlman’s Bakery in East Hartford, and had served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Sally A. (Lenois) Kraus; three sons, Charles E. Kraus III and his wife Linda of Southwick MA, David A. Kraus and his wife Lisa of Feeding Hills, MA, and Kevin Toce and his wife Debbie of New Brunswick, NY; two grandchildren, Nick Broska and Courtney Kraus, and a great-granddaughter Shaelyn Duclos; his nephew, Bill J. Kraus, Jr., and a niece, Jocelynn (Kraus) Donohue. At home he leaves his 4-legged daughter “CC” and his 4-legged granddaughter “Stella”. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, William Kraus.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service for Charles on Friday, April 25th at 2:00 p.m. in New Cemetery, College Highway, Southwick, MA. Southwick-Forastiere Funeral Home Entrusted with arrangements. www.forastierefuneralhome.com

Lucille M. Geisler

Contractors measure an outside wall where new replacement windows will be installed at the Woodland Elementary School in Southwick Monday. The original 1950’s-style aluminum windows, along with new exterior brickwork, will be replaced as part of a $69 million school campus construction and repair project. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Construction and renovation

SCARBOROUGH, ME - Lucille M. (Kratochvil) Geisler passed away from this life on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Scarborough, Maine. Born in Westfield, MA on February 22, 1937. She was the fourth daughter of Theodore and Madeline Kratochvil.

She was educated at St. Mary’s Elementary School and was a 1955 graduate of Springfield Vocational High School.

She was a long time waitress at the Foster House Restaurant in Westfield. When in her 40’s, Lucille returned to school, studying Art at Holyoke Community College. In the late 1970’s she moved to Saco, Maine and enjoyed her home on Camp Ellis Beach where she often entertained family and friends. She was also known in the area for her art work and hand decorated bird houses.

She is survived by two sons, Andrew and William Morris of Maine; two grandchildren, Andrew and Stephanie Morris and one great-granddaughter, Carissa all of Westfield. She also leaves two sisters, Terese Duclos and Mary Jane O’Connell; a niece, Kathleen Neilsen (Wayne) and several nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Geisler and a son, Stephan J. Morris.

Funeral arrangements are private, burial to be held in Maine at the convenience of the family.

Jane F. Jegelwicz WESTFIELD - Jane F. (Galanek) Jegelwicz, 90, was called safely home April 15, 2014. Born and raised in Westfield, Jane was a lifelong resident and attended Westfield High School.

She was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church. Jane was employed at the former Cantell’s Market and JC Penny, both of Westfield. In her later years she enjoyed the rosary with Mother Angelica and daily Mass on EWTN as well as Polka Time hosted by the late Ed Targansky.

She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley “Tuppy” Jegelwicz in 1986 and by her parents, Stanley and Maryann (Kopec) Galanek. She leaves several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends as well as her companion, Albert.The family would like to thank her caretakers, Betsy, Karen, special neighbors, H.V.E.S., Westfield Fire Department, Dr George Reynolds, and staff at the Governor’s Center.

A private graveside service was held Monday, April 21, 2014 in St Mary’s Cemetery. The Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main Street, Westfield was entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Attn. Denise.

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“Every 67 seconds, a person in the U.S. gets it,” she said of the debilitating disease. “It’s the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and in 2013, 15.5 million caregivers gave 7.7 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $220 billion.”

Cardillo said the initiative is still in it’s infancy, but that community leaders are already starting to get behind the idea.

“I’m hoping it’ll be welcomed with open arms. It’ll be a great service to the community,” she said, adding that businesses will soon be able to put up decals announcing that they are dementia-friendly. “The Chamber of Commerce will be publishing information in their newsletter to get the word out. We just want to give people the tools they need to have a better understanding of what these diseases are.”

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THE WESTFIELD NEWSSPORTS WVT wins second straight

By Chris Putz Staff Writer HOLYOKE – Thankfully, the Westfield Voc-Tech softball team has not yielded to potential roadblocks.

Voc-Tech won its second straight road game, trouncing host Dean Tech 26-4 Monday. The Tigers were coming off a road win over Commerce.

“Westfield is excited with the win,” Voc-Tech coach Karen Gomez said.

Tigers’ Amber Lindsay belted a big two-run triple in the fifth inning, and finished with four RBIs. Johanna Velazquez had a hit and two RBIs. Sam Melchionne had three hits and an RBI. Megan Illnicky pitched all five innings in the mercy-shortened game.

Illnicky allowed four hits and a walk.

Voc-Tech will look continue its recent dominance – at home – against Smith Voke Wednesday at 11 a.m.

WHS girls’ tennis shines

By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – It truly was a sunny day for the Westfield High School girls’ tennis team.

Westfield shut out Holyoke 5-0 on a beautiful spring day at home Monday.

The Bombers swept singles play with Hannah Taylor, Rory Viale, and Hannah Taylor winning at the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 spots. Taylor won a tight match against Holyoke’s Alexa Belmonte, 6-4, 5-7, (8-6 tie break).

Viale won 6-0, 6-3. Viale won 6-1, 6-3.

Olga Korobokov and Maddie Renschler won at first doubles, 6-0, 6-0; and, Kayla Reno and Taylor Perry won a second doubles, 6-0, 6-1.

Gators road show continues Westfield Voc-Tech starting pitcher Jake Parsons delivers to a McCann Tech batter during Monday’s game at Bullens Field. Westfield went on to win 4-3. (Photo by Frederick Gore/ TheWestfieldNews.Smugmug.com)

Tigers rally past McCann

By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Tyler French hit a walkoff double in the bottom of the seventh, and Jake Parsons delivered a super outing on the mound to lift the Westfield Voc-Tech baseball team to a dramatic 4-3 win over McCann Tech Monday at Bullens Field.

Nick Clegg led off the bottom of seventh with a base hit. Clegg rallied from an 0-2 count to line a single to center field, Reid Phillips walked, and Parsons moved the runners over to second and third base before French’s game-winning hit.

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Westfield Voc-Tech batter Conner Hebda, left, holds back as the ball bounces into the protective vest of the McCann Tech catcher. (Photo by Frederick Gore/TheWestfieldNews.

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By Chris Putz Staff Writer The Gateway Regional High School baseball team might not have a place to call “home” early this season, but it sure has put on a show on the road.

Gateway won yet another road contest, improving to 5-0 overall (all on the road) with a 25-8 rout of host Smith Voke Monday.

The Gators (3-0 league) blasted out of the gates with a six-run, first inning. They took a 13-0 lead in the second inning, and tacked on 12 more runs over the next four innings before invoking a mercy-rule.

Ethan Gamble had his first big breakout game of the season for Gateway. Gamble went 5-for-5 with four runs scored and four RBIs. He was not alone.

Gators’ Johnny Haskell and Justin Edinger each went 3-for-4. Haskell had three runs and three RBIs. Edinger had two run and two RBIs. Calvin Dowers (3-for-6, 5 runs, 2 RBIs), Brett Turban (2-for-2, double, 2 runs), and James Degray (2-for-6, 3 RBIs, run) also finished with multiple hits for Gateway.

Gators’ Willis Pollard (2 runs, 2 RBIs), Curtis Dowers (2 runs, RBI), and Tommy Ruffo (2 RBIs), Geoff Sobotka (RBI) each collected a hit.

Degray allowed eight runs (four of which were unearned), eight hits, and no walks through six innings on the mound.

He struck out four batters.

JUNIOR VARSITY RESULTS Southwick-Tolland 6, Hampshire 0 Southwick’s bats came alive late, and Southwick escaped Hampshire with a tough road victory.

A double from Brandon Seymore and singles by Pat Mahoney (2) and Chris Molta helped spark the Southwick victory, as well as solid base running.

Ryan Leclair delivered a complete game shutout on the mound for the Rams. He yielded just two hits and struck out 10 for his first pitching win of the season.

Southwick improved to 1-2-1.

Minnechaug jogs past Westfield High

The Westfield and Minnechaug High School girls’ lacrosse teams battle Monday in the Whip City. (Photo

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By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School girls’ lacrosse team suffered a slight setback Monday.

Minnechaug zipped into the Whip City, and raced away with a 19-5 win over Westfield.

Ashlee Owen scored four goals to lead the Bombers. Teammate Victoria Whalen had one.

“Hopefully, we look to rebound against South Hadley on Wednesday away,” Westfield coach Paul Fenwick said.

Westfield’s Jordan Clauson (6) and goalie Victoria Meneses defends the net against Minnechaug Monday.

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Westfield’s Matt Irzyk attempts to avoid the tag at first base against Cathedral Monday at Forest Park in Springfield. Irzyk was out on the play. (Photo by Chris Putz/TheWestfieldNews.Smugmug.com)

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES TUESDAY April 22

WEDNESDAY April 23

THURSDAY April 24

FRIDAY April 25

SATURDAY APRIL 26

MONDAY April 28

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL vs. Amherst, Bullens Field, 1 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Amherst, 1 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Ludlow, Baird Middle School, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Ludlow, Veterans Park Elementary, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ V TENNIS at South Hadley, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ V VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 5:15 p.m.

BOYS’ V TRACK & FIELD vs. Central, Westfield State University, 10 a.m.

BOYS’ V LACROSSE at East Longmeadow, noon BOYS’ V TENNIS vs. Holyoke, 1 p.m.

BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at East Longmeadow, 1:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V LACROSSE vs.

Amherst, 1 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE vs.

Amherst, 2:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V TENNIS vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ V TENNIS at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ V LACROSSE vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV LACROSSE vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ V LACROSSE vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m.

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

BOYS’ V TRACK & FIELD at Chicopee Comp, 10 a.m.

GIRLS’ V TRACK & FIELD at Chicopee Comp, 10 a.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, noon JV SOFTBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, noon BASEBALL at Agawam, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Agawam, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ V LACROSSE at Northampton, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at Northampton, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ V VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 6:15 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’/GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Cathedral, 3:45 p.m.

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

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

BASEBALL vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

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

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

BASEBALL vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Gateway, 4 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL vs. St. Mary’s, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. St. Mary’s, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Gateway, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Gateway, 4 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Mohawk, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Ware, Westfield Middle School South, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Ware, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

BASEBALL at Monson, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Southwick, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Monson, Dr. Rogers Field, 4 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ TENNIS at Pioneer Valley Christian School, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at St. Mary’s, Westfield Middle School South, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at St. Mary’s, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

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

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

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Holyoke Catholic, Nash Park, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Pioneer Valley Christian School, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL vs. Smith Voke, Whitney Field, 11 a.m.

BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Central, 1 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Renaissance, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Putnam, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Smith Voke, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Smith Voke, Arcanum Field, 4 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES Westfield State 2014 Baseball Schedule

Men’s Golf 2014 Spring Schedule Day DATE OPPONENT TIME April 22 Elms College Invitational Tuesday

Westover Country Club, 10:00 Granby, Mass.

Day DATE OPPONENT

TIME

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

Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track and Field DAY DATE OPPONENT

Place

April 26

MASCAC/Alliance Championships

UMass Dartmouth

May 2-3

New England Division 3 Championships

Springfield College

Friday

May 2

Conference Tournament

TBD

Fri.-Sat.

May 9-10

ALL NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

Westfield State

Saturday

May 3

Conference Tournament

TBD

Thu.-Fri.

May 15-16

ECAC Division 3 Championships

RPI, Troy, NY

Sunday

May 4

Conference Tournament

TBD

Thu.-Sat.

May 22-24

NCAA Division 3 National Championships

Ohio Wesleyan

Saturday Fri.-Sat.

2014 Westfield State Lacrosse Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT

2014 Westfield State Softball Schedule

TIME

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

DAY Wednesday Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

DATE OPPONEN April 23 SPRINGFIELD (2) April 26 FITCHBURG STATE (2) May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4

TIME 3:00 12:00 MASCAC Tournament MASCAC Tournament MASCAC Tournament MASCAC Tournament

English Premier League

Liverpool Chelsea Manchester City Arsenal Everton Tottenham Manchester United Southampton Newcastle Stoke

GP

W

D

L

GF

GA

Pts

35 35 34 35 35 35 34 35 35 35

25 23 23 21 20 19 17 13 14 11

5 6 5 7 9 6 6 10 4 11

5 6 6 7 6 10 11 12 17 13

96 67 91 62 57 51 56 50 39 39

44 26 35 41 34 49 40 45 54 49

80 75 74 70 69 63 57 49 46 44

Tuesday, April 15 Arsenal 3, West Ham 1 Wednesday, April 16 Everton 2, Crystal Palace 3 Manchester City 2, Sunderland 2 Saturday, April 19 Tottenham 3, Fulham 1 Aston Villa 0, Southampton 0 Cardiff City 1, Stoke 1 Newcastle 1, Swansea 2 West Ham 0, Crystal Palace 1

Crystal Palace West Ham Swansea Hull City Aston Villa West Brom Norwich Cardiff City Fulham Sunderland

Chelsea 1, Sunderland 2 Sunday, April 20 Norwich 2, Liverpool 3 Hull City 0, Arsenal 3 Everton 2, Manchester United 0 Monday, April 21 Manchester City 3, West Brom 1 Saturday, April 26 Southampton vs. Everton, 1145 GMT Fulham vs. Hull City, 1400 GMT Stoke vs. Tottenham, 1400 GMT

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W

D

L

GF

GA

Pts

35 35 35 34 34 34 35 35 35 34

13 10 9 10 9 6 8 7 9 7

4 7 9 6 8 15 8 9 3 8

18 18 17 18 17 13 19 19 23 19

28 38 47 34 35 41 28 31 35 33

41 48 51 43 49 54 56 65 77 57

43 37 36 36 35 33 32 30 30 29

Swansea vs. Aston Villa, 1400 GMT West Brom vs. West Ham, 1400 GMT Manchester United vs. Norwich, 1630 GMT Sunday, April 27 Sunderland vs. Cardiff City, 1100 GMT Liverpool vs. Chelsea, 1305 GMT Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City, 1510 GMT Monday, April 28 Arsenal vs. Newcastle, 1900 GMT

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“I’m very proud of our players’ resilience, fight, determination, and desire to win,” VocTech first-year head coach Kyle Dulude said.

“Many players did little things right during the game.”

Parsons scattered six hits and five walks, while recording nine strikeouts. He was coming off a phenomenal effort against Pioneer Valley Christian School, a game in which he pitched no-hit ball through five innings. In that contest, Ramon Alvalle also pitched a no-hitter through the sixth and seventh.

On Monday, the pitching was superb and the hits timely.

“McCann seemed to have a lot of control of the game,” coach Dulude said. “They played very well, made a lot of plays, and really buckled down too. A lot of respect goes out to them and we know we are in for another battle the next time we see them.”

There is still plenty of work to be done between now and then.

Said Dulude: “Every day seems to be a battle for us in Tri-County. I hope the players have the energy to push through the middle of the season. Nothing to hang their heads about – we just need to keep working hard and being there for each other.”

Westfield Voc-Tech base runner Jordan Nelsons, foreground, gets picked off between home and third base during yesterday’s game against visiting McCann Tech. Westfield went on to win 4-3. (Photo by Frederick Gore/TheWestfieldNews.Smugmug.com)

Westfield Voc-Tech base runner Joey Gaulin, right, slides safely into third during yesterday’s game against McCann Tech. (Photo by Frederick Gore/TheWestfieldNews.Smugmug.com)

Westfield first baseman Tyler French misses the tag on a McCann Tech runner whom was temporarily blinded by his helmet. (Photo by Frederick Gore/TheWestfieldNews.Smugmug.com)

Westfield Voc-Tech catcher Bailey French watches a McCann Tech runner plow head first through a pile of dirt and dust while sliding into home-plate yesterday at Bullens Field.

French put the tag on the runner who was declared out on the play. (Photo by Frederick Gore/ TheWestfieldNews.Smugmug.com)

HIGH SCHOOL Standings, Results BASEBALL Gateway…………………..5-0 Westfield…………………4-3* Southwick……………….2-1* Westfield Voc-Tech….4-0* St. Mary………………….2-0

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield………………..5-2

SOFTBALL Westfield………………..8-0 Southwick………………5-0 Westfield Voc-Tech…2-3 Gateway…………………1-3

GIRLS’ LACROSSE Westfield………………..2-4* St. Mary…………………1-2* BOYS’ TENNIS Westfield………………..4-0 St. Mary…………………0-1*

BOYS’ LACROSSE Westfield………………..6-1 St. Mary…………………1-2

GIRLS’ TENNIS Westfield………………..1-0* St. Mary…………………1-0* BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD Westfield………………..1-0* Southwick……………….1-0 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD Westfield…………………1-0 Southwick……………….0-0

Monday’s Results GIRLS’ LACROSSE Minnechaug 19, Westfield 5 SOFTBALL Westfield Voc-Tech 26, Dean Tech 4 GIRLS’ TENNIS Westfield 5, Holyoke 0 BASEBALL Westfield Voc-Tech 4, McCann Tech 3 Gateway 25, Smith Voke 8 Westfield at Cathedral, No Report Southwick-Tolland at Hampshire, No Report

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 11 8 .579 — — 7-3 W-1 6-3 5-5 Toronto 10 9 .526 1 — 5-5 L-1 3-3 7-6 .474 2 1 5-5 W-2 4-5 5-5 Boston 9 10 Tampa Bay 9 10 .474 2 1 4-6 L-1 6-5 3-5 2 1 6-4 L-2 4-4 4-5 Baltimore 8 9 .471 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 5-5 W-2 7-3 2-3 Detroit 9 6 .600 Kansas City 9 8 .529 1 — 6-4 L-1 6-3 3-5 1½ ½ 6-4 W-1 5-4 4-5 Minnesota 9 9 .500 Chicago 9 10 .474 2 1 5-5 W-1 6-4 3-6 Cleveland 8 10 .444 2½ 1½ 3-7 W-1 4-5 4-5 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Oakland 13 5 .722 — — 8-2 W-3 6-3 7-2 2½ — 7-3 L-1 9-4 2-4 Texas 11 8 .579 Los Angeles 8 10 .444 5 1½ 5-5 L-2 3-6 5-4 6 2½ 2-8 L-6 2-3 5-8 Seattle 7 11 .389 8½ 5 2-8 L-7 3-7 2-7 Houston 5 14 .263 AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday’s Games Toronto 5, Cleveland 0 Detroit 5, L.A. Angels 2 Boston 4, Baltimore 2 Kansas City 5, Minnesota 4 Oakland 4, Houston 3 Tampa Bay 16, N.Y. Yankees 1 Miami 7, Seattle 0 Texas 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Sunday’s Games Cleveland 6, Toronto 4 Detroit 2, L.A. Angels 1 Miami 3, Seattle 2 N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 1, 12 innings Minnesota 8, Kansas City 3 Chicago White Sox 16, Texas 2 Oakland 4, Houston 1 Boston 6, Baltimore 5 Monday’s Games Baltimore (W.Chen 2-1) at Boston (Buchholz 0-1), 11:05 a.m.

Kansas City (Guthrie 2-0) at Cleveland (McAllister 2-0), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Richards 2-0) at Washington (Roark 1-0), 7:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 1-0) at Detroit (A.Sanchez 0-1), 7:08 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 12 6 .667 — — 7-3 L-1 4-2 8-4 Washington 11 8 .579 1½ — 4-6 W-1 6-4 5-4 3 1½ 6-4 W-1 3-6 6-3 New York 9 9 .500 Miami 9 10 .474 3½ 2 4-6 W-3 9-4 0-6 Philadelphia 8 10 .444 4 2½ 5-5 W-1 4-5 4-5 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 14 5 .737 — — 7-3 W-3 5-4 9-1 St. Louis 11 8 .579 3 — 6-4 L-1 4-2 7-6 5½ 2½ 6-4 W-1 4-5 4-5 Cincinnati 8 10 .444 Pittsburgh 8 11 .421 6 3 2-8 L-3 5-5 3-6 Chicago 5 12 .294 8 5 3-7 L-1 3-6 2-6 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 12 7 .632 — — 6-4 W-2 4-4 8-3 San Francisco 11 8 .579 1 — 5-5 W-1 5-4 6-4 2½ 1½ 5-5 L-1 6-3 4-7 Colorado 10 10 .500 San Diego 9 10 .474 3 2 6-4 L-1 7-6 2-4 Arizona 5 16 .238 8 7 2-8 L-2 1-11 4-5

Texas (Darvish 1-0) at Oakland (Straily 1-1), 10:05 p.m.

Houston (Keuchel 1-1) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 3-0), 10:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Texas at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturday’s Games St. Louis 4, Washington 3 Chicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati 4 Milwaukee 8, Pittsburgh 7 Atlanta 7, N.Y. Mets 5 Miami 7, Seattle 0 L.A. Dodgers 8, Arizona 6 Colorado 3, Philadelphia 1 San Diego 3, San Francisco 1 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 3, 14 innings Miami 3, Seattle 2

Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 2, 14 innings Washington 3, St. Louis 2 Cincinnati 8, Chicago Cubs 2 L.A. Dodgers 4, Arizona 1 Philadelphia 10, Colorado 9 San Francisco 4, San Diego 3 Monday’s Games Cincinnati (Leake 2-1) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 0-3), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Richards 2-0) at Washington (Roark 1-0), 7:05 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 2-1) at Atlanta (Teheran 2-1), 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Lyons 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Mejia 2-0), 7:10 p.m.

Arizona (Arroyo 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 0-2), 8:05 p.m.

San Diego (Cashner 2-1) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 2-0), 8:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Vogelsong 0-0) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 0-3), 8:40 p.m.

Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 2-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Maholm 0-1), 10:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

San Diego at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

Philadelphia at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

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Annie’s Mailbox

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

Am I being selfish?

Dear Annie: I am quite a bit overweight. My 29-year-old daughter is concerned that I might have a heart attack and die on her. Meanwhile, she has been smoking cigarettes since she was 16 years old. She said to me, “If you have gastric bypass surgery, I will quit smoking.”

My sister says I should absolutely do it because I might be saving my daughter’s life. That is an awful burden to place on me. Of course, I would love to lose weight, but something as drastic as gastric bypass surgery is frightening to me. Am I being selfish by not wanting to have the surgery? -- Need Your Help Dear Need: Not at all. We know your daughter’s heart is in the right place and that she is worried about you. But surgeries, including gastric bypass, come with serious risks. Such surgery is a last resort for those who are morbidly obese and have been unable to lose weight any other way. Have you tried programs like Weight Watchers or Overeaters Anonymous? Have you seen a nutritionist about eating in a more healthful way? Have you attempted an exercise program or checked at your local gym for a personal trainer? These are all steps you should take to get your weight into a healthy range.

So here’s a better bargain: Tell your daughter that you will get into a diet and exercise program while she works on giving up cigarettes. Someday, she may have a 29-year-old daughter who worries that her mother will die from smoking. We wish you both the best.

Dear Annie: This is a plea to women everywhere. When I use a public restroom and there is urine splashed all over the toilet seat, I want to scream. If there is another stall, I will use it instead, but otherwise, I am stuck cleaning off this mess with a wad of toilet paper before I can use the seat. Then I have to find my hand sanitizer.

So here’s the simple request: Ladies, if you sprinkle when you tinkle, be a sweetie, wipe the seatie! -- Grimacing in Sarasota Fla. Dear Grimacing: We are on your side. But in all fairness, women often don’t want to sit on a public toilet, and if there are no paper seat covers, they may feel it is necessary to hover over the seat. Also, sometimes the flush itself creates splashing, which is not the woman’s fault. So, ladies, please check the seat before you leave the stall and be considerate of the next woman.

Dear Annie: I am so glad “Not a Prude” addressed the issue of “undressed” women in the TV news. It is vulgar and sad.

I can get past the sleeveless dresses, but I’m sick of the crosslegged, too-short skirt pose and the deep cleavage. What happened to sitting behind a news desk? Why do we have to see anyone’s legs? I am not a prude, but I refuse to watch any news station where the women dress this way.

Our society glorifies sex. I remember one female announcer saying that the reason women wear dresses is because “the man wears the pants.” I wonder whether she wears dresses at home with her husband. It is degrading and sexist for any TV producer to insist that the female employees wear inappropriate clothing just to get more viewers. And it is sad for any woman to give in to that pressure in order to keep her job. Wearing short dresses and showing cleavage is unprofessional and sends the wrong message to other women and young girls who want to succeed in the professional world. -- Another Woman Speaking Out Dear Another: If enough people stop watching the stations that promote men as professionals and women as sex symbols, maybe things will change.

Annie’s Snippet for Earth Day (credit John Muir): When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.

HINTS FROM HELOISE Bagging Broken Glass Dear Heloise: I read the hint about DISPOSING OF BROKEN GLASS and realized that I have a hint I could share: I buy lots of pet food and save the empty bags (making sure there are no lingering pieces of kibble, then folding and storing in a kitchen cabinet). When there is an accident, I sweep up the broken glass and pour it directly from the dustpan into a pet-food bag, roll it shut and secure it with a bit of tape. Because of the wide mouth, it all pours in, and the multithickness of the bag prevents cuts. -Pam Z. in Texas A cleanup and recycle hint all in one! What could be better?

Thanks for writing. -- Heloise MAIL ORDERS Dear Heloise: I haven’t seen this situation addressed, yet we who process mail orders encounter this problem daily. Possibly your readers can benefit from this bit of advice: When sending in a check, money order or any type of payment with an order, DO NOT use staples, tape or glue. This oftentimes destroys the payment, plus the order, as we attempt to take it apart. I don’t know if this has been given any thought by readers sending in mail orders, but it is very important. -Julie B. in Indiana

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If you are single, you will meet people with ease. You’ll enjoy dating, but your obligations often will push you in a different direction. If you are attached, the two of you will find that you want to participate in different activities or get into unrelated interests. This diversity does not take away from your closeness; instead, it allows greater trust and independence. Being together 24/7 does not necessarily indicate a strong bond.

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sachusetts, all and singular the TERMS OF SALE:

PAGE 14 - TUESDAY, APRILpremises 22, 2014 described in said mort-

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TO WIT:

The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts bounded and described as follows: Two lots known as follows:

Lot #19 (nineteen) on a plan of lots recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 3, Page 42; and

0001 Legal Notices April 15, 22, 29, 2014 NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Joshua Michael Graveline and Danielle Choiniere Graveline to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated August 28, 2006 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 16151, Page 453, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC dated April 25, 2012 and recorded with said registry on May 10, 2012 at Book 19253 Page 81, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 a.m. on May 7, 2014, on the mortgaged premises located at 88 Woodmont Street, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts bounded and described as follows: Two lots known as follows: Lot #19 (nineteen) on a plan of lots recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 3, Page 42; and Lot #20 (twenty) on a plan of lots recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 3, Page 42.

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Lot #20 (twenty) on a plan of lots recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 3, Page 42.

These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale.

Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.

Being the same premises conveyed to the Grantor by Deed Other terms, if any, to be anrecorded immediately nounced sale.

SOUTHWICK - Theprior nextto.meeting of at thethe Southwick Public

Library Teen Writing Group will be held on Wednesday, April For mortgagor's(s') title see NATIONSTAR 23 from 2:30 p.m.

4 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. deed recorded withtoHampden MORTGAGE LLC New members areofalways Thisholder group open to all County Registry Deedswelcome. in Present of is said mortgage Book Page 451.

7th to16151, 12th graders.

The group will start for high school stuBy may its Attorneys, dents at 2:30 p.m. and middle school students join in These premises will be sold HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. immediately after school. and conveyed subject to and 150 California Street with the benefit of all rights, Newton, MA 02458 rights of way, restrictions, ease(617) 558-0500 ments, covenants, liens or 201208-1047 - TEA claims in the nature of liens, imWESTFIELD - TheassessScholarship Committee of American provements, public ments, and all unpaid taxes, Legionany Post 124, 38 Broad St., Westfield announces its 17th tax titles, tax scholarship liens, waterfor and annual $500 High School Seniors. sewer liens and any other muniQualifications: Student must cipal assessments or liens or ex- be a High School Senior accepted by encumbrances a college, university or accredited post-secondary school. isting of record which areacceptance in force and areaccompany apProof of must application. The parent or plicable, overmust said be a member of Post 124 or a guardianhaving of thepriority student mortgage, not referdeceased whether member.orApplication deadline is April 23. The ence to such restrictions, easescholarship will be awarded on Memorial Day. ments, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

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SOUTHWICK - On Wednesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. kids in A deposit Five turn Thousand grades 3 to of 6 can discarded books and magazines into ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified journaling treasures using collage and highlighting techniques or bank check will be required to at the Cut-Color-Paste Workshop at Southwick Public Library. be paid by the purchaser at the Due and to limited you balmust pre-register in the Children’s time place ofspace, sale. The ance is toThe be paid by certified or for about an hour and a half.

Room. session will run bank check Harmon Lawprogram OfFunding foratthis creative is generously provided by a fices, P.C., 150 California Street, grant from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Westfield, Inc. Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale.

SOUTHWICK - Teens will enjoy retooling someone else’s Deed will be provided to purwords toforexpress themselves in the Altered Books Workshop on chaser recording upon receipt in full of the 23 purchase Wednesday, April at 6:30 p.m. There you will learn sevprice.

The description the eral techniques includingofembellishing, collaging and blackingpremises contained in said mortout to make a book entirely new and entirely you. Due to limgage shall control in the event of itederror space, youpublication. must pre-register in the Children’s Room or at an in this

Altered Books Workshop

the Reference Desk. The session will run for about an hour and OtherFunding terms, iffor any, to creative be an- program is generously provida half. this nounced at the sale. ed by a grant from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Westfield, Inc. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201208-1047 - TEA

A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale.

Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.

Being the same premises conveyed to the Grantor by Deed Other terms, if any, to be anrecorded immediately prior to. nounced at the sale.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 16151, Page 451.

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NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201208-1047 - TEA

April 22, 2014 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT ORDER OF NOTICE Case No.: 14 MISC 482811 TO: The Heirs, Devisees or Legal Representatives of the Estate of Terry A. MacNair, Brenda MacNair, Darren MacNair and Amy MacNair and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. Section 501 et seq.: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Granville, numbered 515 South Lane, given by Terry A. MacNair to One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, dated November 16, 2010, recorded or filed at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18571, Page 230, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant's / Defendants' Servicemembers status.

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The petition of PETER CREPEAU who seeks a dimensional special permit per Article III, Section 3-60.4(2) for a side property line setback of less than the existing 10’ to allow for construction of an overhanging second floor addition. Subject property known as 12 Exchange St. and located in the Residence B district.

The petition of JAMES HOMAN & BOB PLASSE who seek a dimensional special permit per Article III, Section 3-50.4(5) for rear and side property line setbacks of less than 15’ for construction of a garage, and a variance per Article IV, Section 430.1(a) to allow said structure within 10’ of the principal building. Subject property known as 9 West Silver St. and located in the Residence A district.

Westfield Zoning Board of Appeals Martin Newman, Member April 22, 2014 TOWN OF CHESTER FLOODPLAIN AND WETLANDS NOTICE

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The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on May 6, 2014, at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA on an application submitted by Suzanne & Gerald Tracy for a Special Permit per Section 4-20.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, infill and lot size averaging, to split an existing lot into two. Subject property is 255 Southampton Rd. (Map 254 Lot1) and zoned Residence A. The application is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Planning Department and at: www.cityofwestfield.org

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The Town of Chester intends to improve their water distribution system at the west end of Hampden Street where it crosses Walker Brook. The project proposed is located in the 100-year Floodplain. This project will restore and upgrade the town’s water distribution system through the installation of 100 linear feet of new water main. The existing line was removed from service following damage sustained during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. The existing line, installed under Walker Brook, will be abandoned in place. The new line will cross over the Brook on a support beam adjacent to the Hampden Street Bridge. The proposed project cannot be undertaken at any other location. There is, therefore, no practicable alternIf you now are, or recently have ative to the proposed project. been, in the active military service of the United States of The project, which has been America, then you may be en- identified as a priority need by titled to the benefits of the Ser- the Town, will conform to all apvicemembers Civil Relief Act. If plicable floodplain and wetlands you object to a foreclosure of the protection standards. It will not above-mentioned property on affect natural or beneficial floodthat basis, then you or your at- plain values as it represents imtorney must file a written appear- provements to existing systems. ance and answer in this court at Failure to provide these imThree Pemberton Square, Bo- provements will result in continston, MA 02108 on or before ued diminished capacity of the May 26, 2014 or you will be Village’s water distribution sysforever barred from claiming that tem. you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. The other agencies involved are the U.S. Department of Housing Witness, JUDITH C. CUT- and Urban Development (HUD), LER Chief Justice of this Court Massachusetts Department of on April 9, 2014.

Housing and Community Development (DHCD), MassachuAttest: setts Department of EnvironDeborah J. Patterson mental Protection (MA DEP), PiRecorder A-4454373 oneer Valley Planning Commis04/22/2014 sion (PVPC), and Chester Conservation Commission. A more detailed description of the project is available for citizen review at the office of the Board of Selectmen, Chester Town Hall, April 22, 29, 2014 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA 01011.

CITY OF WESTFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Written comments must be rePUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ceived by the town of Chester at the following address on or beNotice is hereby given that Pub- fore May 9, 2014: lic Hearings will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 7:00 Attention: Patricia Carlino, p.m. in Room 315 Municipal Environmental Building, 59 Court Street WestCertifying Officer field, MA concerning the followChester Town Hall, ing: 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA 01011 The petition of PETER CREPEAU who seeks a dimen- Comments may also be submitsional special permit per Article ted via email at: III, Section 3-60.4(2) for a side property line setback of less selectmen@comcast.net than the existing 10’ to allow for construction of an overhanging second floor addition. Subject property known as 12 Exchange St. and located in the Residence B district.

The petition of JAMES HOMAN & BOB PLASSE who seek a dimensional special permit per Article III, Section 3-50.4(5) for rear and side property line setbacks of less than 15’ for construction of a garage, and a variance per Article IV, Section 430.1(a) to allow said structure within 10’ of the principal building. Subject property known as 9 West Silver St. and located in the Residence A district.

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Call Residential • Paid Vacation Duties include teaching and su- Tree Service, (413)530-7959. pervising children 6-13 yrs. of • Mileage reimbursement age in arts and crafts, games, ALICE'S PIANO STUDIO. Piano, • Referral Bonus sports, special events and envir- organ and keyboard lessons. All SILO all DRIED firewood.

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August1233 8 Westfield Street West Springfield, MA 01089 WESTFIELD SCHOOL OF MUWanted Buy 285 DAY CAMP DIRECTOR - Ap- SIC offersTo instrumental, vocal plicants Call must(413)733-6900 be 20 years of age and electronic private lessons, PAYING CASH for coins, stamps, or older and hold a current CPR as well as "Happy Feet", babies, medals, tokens, paper money, diaand First Aid Certificate. Direct- toddlers) classes. Visit our web monds jewelry, gold and silver orMusic oversees the daily operation Instruction 220 site at: and westfieldschoolofmusic of the day camp program. Ex- .com scrap. or Broadway & Stamp, 144 call at Coin (413)642-5626.

ALICE’S PIANO STUDIO.staff Piano, or- Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. perience supervising and children a recreation setting or (413)594-9550. gan and in keyboard lessons.

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$840-$860/month with $40. heat discount * Deluxe 2 bedroom townhouses, 1 1/2 baths, spacious, closets * Dishwasher, wall/wall carpeting * Air conditioning, laundry facilities, 900 sq.ft.. private entrances FREE HOT WATER Convenient to Mass Pike & 10/202

140 Union Street, #4 Westfield, MA For more information call (413)568-1444

A SEASONED LOG TRUCK LOAD of hardwood, (at least 7 cords when you process) for only $700 plus (depends on de- PLEASANT STREET, Westfield. livery distance). Call CHRIS at 4 room, 1 bedroom apartment.

Stove, refrigerator, storage.

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(413)562-2295.

AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD. Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length. Now ready for immediate delivery.

Senior and bulk discount. Call (413)848-2059, (413)530-4820.

SEASONED FIREWOOD 100% hardwood. Stacking available.

Cut, split, delivered. (128cu.ft.)

Volume discounts. Call for pricing. Hollister's Firewood (860)653-4950.

SILO DRIED FIREWOOD. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)537-4146.

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 ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL / BENEFIT JEWELRY SALE 27 BARTLETT ST WESTFIELD, MA Saturday April 26th, 10-2.

New and used costume jewelry for sale at great prices.

Proceeds to benefit St. Mary's Meals Ministry.

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

0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.

WESTFIELD Beautiful 2 bedroom townhouse, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included.

Very reasonable heat cost.

Sorry no pets. From $800/month. Call for more information (860)485-1216 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 2 bedroom apartments, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. Possible pet. $895/month. (413)562-2266.

WESTFIELD 2nd floor apartment, walking distance to center of Westfield and park. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup, gas heat. $1,000/month plus utilities. No pets. Off street parking. First, last, security. Call for appointment (413)210-1059.

WESTFIELD large 3 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Washer dryer hookup, etc. $925/month plus utilities. First, last, security.

Call (413)572-2332.

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ROOM TO RENT in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities.

Available now to non-smoker. $600/month, Westfield.

(413)355-2338 or (413)5627341.

0355 House Rental WESTFIELD NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom house. A must see! $1,575/month plus utilities.

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WESTFIELD, 1st floor, 1 bed- 0370 Office Space room, kitchen and bath. No pets. $595/month plus electric. First, W E S T F I E L D 8 2 B R O A D last, security. Call (413)250- STREET. 850sq.ft. 4 room of4811. fice suite available. Utilities included. Call (413)562-2295.

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0375 Business Property COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. Southwick 642 College Highway for rent. 2 buildings zoned BR. (1) Auto repair or body shop (2) Office, storage or restaurant.

Great location, across from IBS. (413)563-8776, (413)568-3571.

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 family house on 0.47ac Business A zoned in downtown Westfield.

Excellent potential for a variety of businesses. Price negotiable.

For more information call (413)454-3260.

MONTGOMERY 5 miles from Westfield. Spacious office includes utilities and WiFi. $350/month. Call (413)9776277.

0390 Homes For Sale RUSSELL, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Updated plumbing, electric. Town utilities. 155 Main Street. $104,000. (508) 2591856.

WESTFIELD Hampden Village, 1985. 2 bedrooms, 14'x66', new furnace, patio, deck, appliances. $46,500. (413)593-9961. dasap.mhvillage.com

0440 Services A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN. Debris removal, landscaping, spring yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462.

JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or gravel material. Mowing & maintenance of fields and lawn maintenance. Post hole digging.

Loader work & loam spread.

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

LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping needs.

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

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Air Conditioning & Heating DARLING'S ENERGY SERVICE. Competitive rates caring for your heating and cooling needs. State of the art testing, installation and repairs. Call (413)374-5709.

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Electrician TURCOTTE ELECTRIC. 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations. HVAC controls and energy saving green technology upgrades. Fully insured. All calls answered. Master’s Lic #A-18022.

(413)214-4149.

ACO MASONRY, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Heating & air conditioning service & installation. Furnaces, sheet metal, hot water tanks. All types of masonry work. Chimney repair, tile work, stucco. Stone, brick, block, pavers, retaining walls. License & In- Excavating sured. Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates. Competitive Rates. Call SEPTIC SYSTEMS, house sites, Adam (413)374-7779. demolition, land clearing, driveways, stumping, patios, retaining walls, walkways. CORMIER LANDSCAPCarpet ING, (413)822-0739.

CARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, Flooring/Floor Sanding Service. Installation & Repairs. Customer guaranteed quality, clean, ef- A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDficient, workmanship. Call Rich ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) (413)530-7922.

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WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in business. www.wagnerrug.com

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

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

Drywall T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-8218971. Free estimates.

Electrician POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deicing cables installed. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best prices.

Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816.

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

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

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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.

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

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 !!

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.

DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Call for free quote.

Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Delcamp (413)569-3733.

Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes.

TOM DISANTO Home Improvements - Servicing the area over 12 years. Call The best choice for all interior and exte- Kendra now for a free estimate and rior building and remodeling. Specializing decorating advice. (413)564-0223, in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, (413)626-8880. siding, windows, decks, porches, sunrooms, garages. License #069144. MA Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, KELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling Gutter Cleaning REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call summer schedule for exterior painting, interior painting anytime. Call Kyle Tom (413)568-7036.

RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, RE(413)667-3395.

PAIRED. Antennas removed, chimBERRY CONTRACTING. neys repaired and chimney caps J.D. Landscaping/Lawn Care installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent Garages, additions, windows, doors, decks, vinyl siding and more. areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. In#CS077728. Call Jim, (413)569-6920, A SPRING CLEANUP. Commercial, sured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson (413) 530-5430 residential. Weekly mowing and mainServices. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m. tenance, tree removal, dethatching, PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. mulch, gutter cleaning, etc. Shea LandAll your carpentry needs. (413)386- scaping, (413)569-2909.

Hauling 4606. Did your windows fail with the #1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/DEMOLITION. cold weather? Don't wait another year! CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring Removal of any items in cellars, attics, Call Paul for replacement windows. cleanups, lawn service, mulching, etc... Also brush removal and small dem- Many new features available. Windows retaining walls, excavating, decks, olition (sheds, decks, fences, one car are built in CT. All windows installed by driveways, garages). Fully insured. Free esti- Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Conpatios, tree work, stone work. Call mates. Phil (413)525-2892, (413)265- struction. My name is on my work.

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A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, scrap metal removal. Seasoned Firewood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377.

Masonry 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.

Plumbing & Heating NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service.

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

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

Stump Grinding FILLEY & SON Over 28 years of serving greater Westfield area and beyond.

STUMP GRINDING / BOBCAT SERVICES. Free estimates. Will beat any other competitors written estimate.

Best prices! Satisfaction guaranteed!

Call (413)306-8233.

Tractor Services

JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or gravel material. Mowing and maintenance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging.

R.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVE- LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, MENT'S. Professional roofing & sid- hedge trimming and all your landscaping (413)530-5430.

ing contractor. All types of home repairs. Expert emergency leak repair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. #CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house Bob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery. cleanouts, basements, attics, yards. com Furnace and hot water heater removal.

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. Free estimate on phone. Senior discount. Call Pete (413)433-0356. Home Maintenance www.arajunkremoval.com.

HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom remodeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, winterization. No job too small. 35 years BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING RE- profressional experience. (413)519MODELING.Kitchens, additions, 3251.

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decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Registered #106263, licensed & in- Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, sured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561. basements, drywall, tile, floors, sus-

C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodMASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years ex- eling. Licensed and insured. Call perience. Insured, reasonable prices. (413)262-9314.

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

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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.

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

AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cabling and removals. Free estimates, fully insured. Please call Ken 569T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, 0469. lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residential\commercial. No lawns to small.

CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917. tree removal. Prompt estimates.

Crane work. Insured. “After 34 YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush years, we still work hard at being removal, hedge/tree trimming, #1.” (413)562-3395. mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate Lawncare, (413)579-1639.

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pended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, Landscaping/Lawn Care interior/exterior painting, plumbing.

Small jobs ok. All types of professional S.E. LANDSCAPING. Lawn mowing, work done since 1985. Call Joe, mulch, spring cleanups, gutter cleaning, (413)364-7038. pressure washing. Call (413)977-1105.

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.