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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013
New chief seeks to upgrade dept. By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Preliminary budget presentations were made to the Board of Selectmen last night from two town departments, including the Police Department. Police Chief David Ricardi offered a detailed outline of his budget requests that differ from the current budget, which appealed to Selectmen Chairman Russell Fox. “This is very thorough – very well done,” said Fox. “If all the department heads would do this, the budget process would be easier and voters would have no questions at town meeting.” Ricardi walked through the requests and started by noting a position he originally hoped to have funded was no longer being requested. “I had hoped to add a dispatcher position to our staff but I don’t think it’s a good spend at this time,” Ricardi said. Instead, Ricardi said he wanted the dispatch department to have a new battery backup system. “We found out during a power outage that our battery backup doesn’t work how we thought,” he said. Ricardi also requested two marked cruisers, which he said cost more than in recent years with a price tag of $69,000. Ricardi said he did switch vendors, which resulted in a $1,400 savings, but the cruisers are no longer Crown Victorias, but Ford utility vehicles instead. Ricardi said the costs include custom fitting the vehicles with cages and police consoles. Currently, the department has five See Ricardi, Page 3
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the city of Westfield for the past 25 years, thanks to local support. “We’ve been so underfunded, that all of what we get goes to operations,” said Beckwith, who is looking forward to the Valley Gives event on Thursday in hopes that Human Resources Unlimited will be among the top donation-receivers of the event. “Valley Gives is an event we kind of did informally last year,” she said. “People who knew about us donated to us, but we’ve recruited more this year. We had a fundraiser at Whip City Candle on December 5. We’re just trying to get out into the community more to get donations.” “There have been huge cuts,” said Sue Smith, a senior employment coordinator for the Forum House, on the decreases in state funding. “It’s so important for people to think about helping other people, getting them back on their feet and off disability.” Smith, who is also a certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner, spoke of a time gone by, when a diagnosis of a serious mental illness meant sadness and confusion for patients. Thanks to places like the Forum House, people living with these conditions can gain control of their lives once again. “Mental illness doesn’t mean your life is over,” said Smith. “We want to see people get back into the community. We have lots of members out in the city, doing things.” Smith said that the Forum House provided help to about 300 people during the past
By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The state Department of Revenue has issued an opinion that the City Council acted outside its authority last week when it cut $1.7 from the tax levy to lower the tax rate increase. The DOR decision could result in a tax increase of 3.4 percent to all classes of property. The council members took that action to avoid a 3.4 percent increase in property taxes for both residential and commercial tax payers, with the idea of using free cash to later return the $1.7 million to the municipal budget. The opinion, sent by Kathleen Colleary, chief of the Bureau of Municipal Finance Law, Division of Local Services of the Department of Revenue, to City Solicitor Susan C. Phillips, states that the City Council “cannot initiate any such budgetary action or substitute a different financing source for the one proposed by the mayor. “It can only approve, reject or reduce particular line items proposed by the mayor during the budget process,” Colleary said, citing two earlier DOR decisions, one in the case of Leominster where the council attempted to compel the mayor to use free cash and the other in the case of Newton pertaining to the council discretion over funding sources. The Leominster ruling states that after the budget review process is completed, “we do not think the council has any means to force such a funding allocation upon the mayor” and that in the Newton case that the “mayor’s recommendation of a funding source be binding on the City Council or Board of Alderman.” City Council President Brian Sullivan has called a meeting this afternoon with the city’s financial officers and Finance Committee chairman, Richard E. Onofrey Jr., of Ward 5 to discuss the opinion. “I feel it isn’t fair not to allow the City Council to do something for the taxpayers,” Sullivan said this morning. “We could have made this cut in June (when the budget was approved), but not in December. “The problem is that when we’re building the budget in June, we do so with estimates and projections,” Sullivan said. “This year those numbers were off, but we have no mechanism to go back now and address that revenue shortfall. We should be able to adjust the levy.” Sullivan said the estimate of new growth and excise tax revenue both came in substantially below five and 10-year averages used to estimate those revenue sources. New growth, based upon newly constructed property that will be included in the city’s total property value in the future, came in $300,000 below projected revenue. “There were several major property projects that would have added to the tax rolls that are late,” Sullivan said, “and the excise tax is in the same boat,
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Peter Langmore, left, chairman of the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival, presents a $3,000 ceremonial check to Sue Beckwith, program manager of the Forum House, during a brief ceremony at the Forum House in Westfield last night. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Forum House hopes Valley Gives By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – It may have been cold and icy outside yesterday, but it was cozy and warm inside the Forum House at the “Friends of Forum” Christmas party, as employees and members of the Broad Street institution welcomed visitors bearing gifts: a check for $3,000 from the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival Committee. Several members of the Festival Committee, including Committee Chairman Peter Langmore, were on hand around 6 p.m. to present Forum House Program Manager Susan Beckwith with the large cardboard check as a token of appreciation for the organization’s devotion to the community and assistance with the Scottish festival, which is held on the third weekend of July every year. “When we first needed volunteers, we began looking for people, and Sue (Beckwith) gave us a presentation about who they (Forum House) are,” said Langmore, whose committee has donated $49,300 in total to the Forum House and their parent organization, Human Resources Unlimited of Springfield, since 2002. “We really love the Forum House. We love what they do, and it’s important to the community. I hope by donating $3,000, we’re setting a good example to encourage people to donate (to the Forum House) on December 12.” The Forum House’s has played a role as a “clubhouse” for city residents suffering from mental illnesses and has been assisting
New England governors sign regional energy pact AUGUSTA, Maine — The six New England governors have agreed to work together to develop a regional energy strategy aimed at lowering costs and boosting reliability and efficiency. In the statement signed Thursday, the governors say it’s necessary to invest in things like natural gas pipelines and electric transmission together as the region’s systems have become increasingly interdependent. The governors say they’re going to develop a regional energy infrastructure initiative to diversify New England’s energy resources and cre-
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ate a multi-state strategy for bringing more affordable, cleaner and reliable power to ratepayers. Maine Gov. Paul LePage says in a statement that the governors must collectively invest in infrastructure to take advantage of competitively priced natural gas and hydropower throughout the region to make its energy costs more competitive. “This is an economically and environmentally important collaboration,” said Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. “By expanding opportunities for largescale hydro, wind and other renewable energy sources, we are putting
thousands of our residents to work and creating a healthier region for the next generation.” “Governor Patrick’s leadership in this clean energy revolution will help end our dependence on foreign fossil fuels, which we spend billions of dollars on to import every year to heat our homes and run our cars,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan. “I look forward to working with my New England counterparts to improve our regional energy supply system, to provide energy that’s cleaner, reliable and more affordable.”
“The Westfield Gas & Electric is fully supportive of the efforts of the New England governors to invest in the energy transportation infrastructure in the region,” said Westfield Gas & Electric General Manager Dan Howard. “This approach was presented by a representative from Secretary Richard Sullivan’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental and Affairs at the WG&E’s public forum held in September. With abundant natural gas now available, the challenge is providing the necessary delivery systems for these supplies. The New England East West Solutions
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(NEEWS) electric transmission upgrade coming to completion in the area is a great example of what is needed to spur growth. Investment in a collective strategy will have a domino effect that will certainly result in enhanced economic development for the region. “It is encouraging that our New England governors are deepening their commitment to work together on energy issues in our region, including ramping up efficiency and coordinating investments in renewable energy,” the Massachusetts See Regional Energy, Page 3
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WESTFIELD -– Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with 32 neighborhood based stores is proud to announce their partnership with Nutro Pet Foods in joining together with its’ customers to help homeless and abandoned pets. The drive runs now through December 23. Each of the 32 Rocky’s Ace Hardware stores have partnered with an area Humane Society or Shelter to collect food this Holiday Season for the much forgotten and unfortunate animals in our own community. “The drive has become an annual tradition here at Rocky’s. It’s a fantastic opportunity for concerned individuals to help innocent animals without having to make a separate trip to their area Animal Shelter or Humane Society” said Rocco Falcone, president and CEO. Here is how the program works: Customers make donations of much needed pet food at their local Rocky’s Ace Hardware store, specially marked signs and a collection basket will guide customers to the collection area. The stores, will then in turn collect all donations and drive them to their locally chosen charity. Nutro Pet Foods has partnered with Rocky’s in donating over $1,500 worth of premium dog and cat food to kick start the program. Donations will be delivered directly to the Shelter or Humane Society on or about December 24. Last year, the second annual pet food drive resulted in over 6,500 pounds of food and many toys, pet beds and other needed accessories being donated to a long list of worthy humane societies and animal shelters. “This year our drive has been lengthened by one week, every year we increase the amount donated, thereby helping even more neglected animals, still, this year we will strive to surpass last years’ collection” said Director of Marketing and Advertising Geoffrey Webb.
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1st Lieutenant Daniel P. Williams, a graduate of Westfield High School recently received his Pilot’s Wings at Fort Rucker in Enterprise, Alabama. He received his wings from his parents, Peter and Judy Williams, grandmother Rita Masciadrelli, sister Erica Williams and cousin Albert Masciadrelli. He also received the top Academic Award for his class. Daniel attended the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA where her earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation , Daniel completed Phase 1 and 2 of Undergraduate Pilot training at Laughlin AFB, TX. His next assignment will be flying the UN-1N Huey Helicopter with the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C. 1ST Lieutenant Daniel is also the grandson of Enzo Masciadrelli and Alice Williams of Florence, SC. and the late John Williams.
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Officials seek sanctuary for Iowa alligator WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Animal control officials in the Iowa city of Waterloo are seeking a new home for a baby alligator named Chompey. A resident of the eastern Iowa city of about 68,000 people bought the alligator after spotting an online advertisement, but he later learned state law does not allow people to keep alligators or other exotic animals, The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported (http://bit.ly/J7SVtu ) Monday. The resident turned the gator in to animal control officials, who kept the creature in an aquarium while figuring out what to do with it. Then the gator started snapping and making noises. “He was really kind of cute, but he was also kind of naughty,” said Maria Tiller, Waterloo’s code enforcement forewoman. “I didn’t want him in my office any See Chompey, Page 8
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TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2013. There are 21 days left in the year.
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n Dec. 10, 1520, Martin Luther publicly burned the papal edict demanding that he recant, or face excommunication.
On this date: In 1787, Thomas H. Gallaudet, a pioneer of educating the deaf, was born in Philadelphia. In 1817, Mississippi was admitted as the 20th state of the Union. In 1861, the Confederacy admitted Kentucky as it recognized a pro-Southern shadow state government that was acting without the authority of the pro-Union government in Frankfort. In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for helping mediate an end to the Russo-Japanese War. In 1931, Jane Addams became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; the co-recipient was Nicholas Murray Butler. In 1948, the U.N. General Assembly adopted its Universal Declaration on Human Rights. In 1950, Ralph J. Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the first black American to receive the award. In 1962, “Lawrence of Arabia,” David Lean’s epic film starring Peter O’Toole as British military officer T.E. Lawrence, had its
royal gala premiere in London, with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, in attendance. In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. received his Nobel Peace Prize. In 1967, singer Otis Redding, 26, and six others were killed when their plane crashed into Wisconsin’s Lake Monona. In 1972, baseball’s American League adopted the designated hitter rule on an experimental basis for three years. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev concluded three days of summit talks in Washington.
U.S. Special Forces killed six Afghan police in a case of mistaken identity by both sides after the police fired on the Americans during an operation against an insurgent commander.
One year ago: President Barack Obama told auto workers in Michigan that he would not compromise on his demand that tax rates go up for the top 2 percent of American earners to help reduce the deficit. A judge announced that former International Monetary Fund leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn and a New York City hotel maid had signed a settlement of her sexual-assault lawsuit stemming from a May 2011 hotel encounter. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in Cuba to undergo his fourth cancer-related operation there.
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A divided Supreme Court upheld the broadest restrictions on campaign donations in nearly 30 years. An appeals court ordered a new trial for Lionel Tate, a Florida teen sentenced to life for causing the death of a 6-year-old playmate, Tiffany Eunick. (Lionel, who’d originally been convicted of first-degree murder, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and went free in January 2004.) Iranian democracy activist Shirin Ebadi, the first Muslim woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, accepted the award in Oslo, Norway.
Soap opera creator Agnes Nixon is 86. Former Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter is 83. Actor Tommy Kirk is 72. Actress Fionnula Flanagan is 72. Pop singer Chad Stuart (Chad and Jeremy) is 72. Actress-singer Gloria Loring is 67. Popfunk musician Walter “Clyde” Orange (The Commodores) is 67. Rhythm-and-blues singer Ralph Tavares is 65. Rhythmand-blues singer Jessica Cleaves (Friends of Distinction) is 65. Country singer Johnny Rodriguez is 62. Actress Susan Dey is 61. Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is 57. Jazz musician Paul Hardcastle is 56. Actor-director Kenneth Branagh (BRAH’-nah) is 53. Actress Nia Peeples is 52. TV chef Bobby Flay is 49. Rock singer-musician J Mascis is 48. Country singer Kevin Sharp is 43. Rock musician Scot (cq) Alexander (Dishwalla) is 42. Actress-comedian Arden Myrin is 40. Rock musician Meg White (The White Stripes) is 39. Rapper Kuniva (D12) is 38. Actor Gavin Houston is 36.
Five years ago: Defying calls for his resignation, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich showed up for work on his 52nd birthday despite charges he’d schemed to enrich himself by offering to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s Senate seat. The House approved a plan, 237-170, to speed $14 billion in loans to Detroit’s automakers.
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Valley Gives Continued from Page 1 year, and has served just under 1,000 since it opened it’s doors in 1988. “Westfield is such a wonderful community,” she said. “It’s wonderful to see people grow over time when they’re given support and believe they can succeed.” The continued successes of the Forum House include the placement of numerous members into jobs in Westfield and other surrounding cities, and Forum House Board Member and Owner of Apex Healthcare Agencies Cheryl Rumley was on hand to attest to the quality of people who have come to her company through the Forum House. “The staff I’ve got from here are so reliable,” she said. “It’s a great system, because they know they have value.” Rumley has a decade-long history of working with the Forum House, and currently has two ex-Forum House members working at Apex, and has had up to five in the past. “The state is having a tough time (with funding),” she said. “So donations help a lot.” No one knows this better than Emily Wall, an intern from Westfield State University who was on hand to enjoy the ham dinner being prepared in the downstairs kitchen, the aroma permeating the dining room not ten feet from where the party of about 20 people had gathered. Wall, a psychology major from Mansfield, works with Forum House members in the facility’s Learning Resource Center, a unit where she tutors as many as four students on her days there. “Some are trying to get their GED, some are taking an introductory Spanish course,” she said. Wall is one of several students to be receiving a paid internship, but she admits that additional funding could go a long way. “More resources would help buy additional programs,” she said, adding that the lab in the LRC has only four computers, which fill up quickly. “Upgrades could probably be made to the building, as well.” Wall said that the Forum House will be holding an event at the Main Street Stop & Shop on Thursday in hopes of drumming up additional support through Valley Gives, and Margaret Jordan, director of mental health services for Human Resources Unlimited, is also hoping to see the Forum House’s umbrella organization’s donors come through for the online drive. “(HRU) has a history of assisting individuals in becoming more self-sufficient and independent, which ultimately is good for the economy, as it gets people off disability,” she said. “The state funding doesn’t cover all the cost to provide the high quality service our members need. Human Resources Unlimited is looking to expand the opportunities for people.” Donors are encouraged to log in online on December 12 and donate at valleygivesday. org
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Government Meetings NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGs
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 GRANVILLE Fire House at 7 pm
TOLLAND Council on Aging at 9 am Conserv Comm Open Office Hours& Business Meeting at 12 pm Conservation Commission Hours & Meeting at 3 pm
WESTFIELD Housing Authority at 6 pm Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm Cultural Council at 7 pm
SOUTHWICK Board of Water Commissioners - Work Session at 6 pm Library Board of Trustees at 7 pm
BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5:30 pm Fire Department Meeting at 6:30 pm Historical Commission Meeting at 7 pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 BLANDFORD Conservation Commission Meeting at 6:30 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm
HUNTINGTON Agricultural Commission Meeting at 10 am
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 TOLLAND Ladies Aid at 7 pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
Big chill A Rhododendron appears frozen in time during yesterday’s wintry mix. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
SOUTHWICK Board of Selectmen Public Hearing - Community Development Strategy at 6:15 pm
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Continued from Page 1 marked vehicles, a detective car, a utility vehicle and the chief’s car. Ricardi’s budget requests included just under $4,000 for a five-year insurance program for Tasers. Last year, the department received a grant from MMX 338 that was used to purchase Tasers. Ricardi said the plan breaks down to $796 a year for five years, and for signing on to the plan they will receive another weapon free. Ricardi also wants to add a budget item for Taser ammunition. “I didn’t realize it would be as expensive as it is,” he said. Ricardi said every officer who qualifies for a Taser is required to have two cartridges, which cost $30 each. He would like the budget item to be funded at $2,400. Other weapon needs include shotguns in each cruiser. Ricardi said each one has a 10-year lifespan, and the most recent two in the SPD’s vehicles were purchased in 1995. A standalone plate cover was also requested, which is a protective plate that an officer can quickly put on in an active shooter situation. Ricardi said in many active shooter situations police face rifles and their regular vests are not enough protection for that kind of weapon. Ricardi also included $1,300 for active shooter training. A new breakdown of the dive team budget was included as well as two sessions of the
Citizen Police Academy. “We were fortunate to get $3,900 in our operating budget and in this past class we were able to redesign the schedule which gave us significant savings,” said Ricardi. The class ended up costing about half of what it has cost in the past, which allows the department to offer a second session of the academy. The last item was $3,000 for new chairs throughout the department. The Fire Department also made a preliminary budget presentation last night and the town will host budget hearings in early February for all departments.
DOR Continued from Page 1 woefully low. “It was worth putting the levy cut out there even though several council members questioned if it would fly,” Sullivan said. “So now we’re back to the 2 percent levy increase, with the 1.63 shift factor and $1.25 in stabilization which were all yes votes needed to put the budget in balance. The only vote that is null and void is the levy cut.” Sullivan is meeting at 4 p.m. today with City Auditor Deborah Strycharz, Treasurer Meghan Miller, Collector Michael McMahon, Community Development Director Peter J. Miller Jr., Phillips and Onofrey to “see what we do going forward.”
Regional Energy Continued from Page 1 Chapter of The Sierra Club said in a statement. “Without a strong commitment to protect our communities from climate disruption and build a prosperous renewable energy economy in our states, we risk an over-reliance on more dirty gas and destructive, large-scale out-of-country hydro. “Both Massachusetts and Connecticut are guaranteeing affordable, long-term renewable energy sources with contracts for wind and solar that will protect families from rising gas prices while creating jobs in the region. Leveraging similar purchases on a regional level, including harnessing the tremendous potential of offshore wind, could further reduce costs for our families across all our states,” the statement went on. “It’s time for New England to again be a leader in building a clean energy economy. Hopefully, this cooperative spirit will extend to coordinating on large-scale wind and solar projects that will mean healthier air and a stronger regional economy. We look forward to working with our Governors across New England to build this brighter, healthier future our families,” the statement concluded.
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I enjoyed reading Councilor Flaherty’s review of setting the new tax codes, he is the only at large councilor that I voted for and it seems that a lot of other citizens had the same idea. Having worked in the private sector for over 40 years as a Financial Analyst I can relate to the budget process. He is 100 percent accurate to try to address the huge liabilities of funding city benefits. In the private sector these have been under attack for years and benefits that we thought were safe gave way to trying to keep our company safe for the long run and for future workers. Many of us lost benefits in our pension plans and medical insurance plans. We had no recourse and we did our best to go on. Having said this there is not a budget that can’t be reduced by 10 percent, if you look at benefits. One benefit that the city can’ afford is the funding of the Quinn Bill for police officers, there is no public sector company that will pay for your education and upon obtaining a degree will automatically increase your pay with no added responsibility. Before someone says that I’ am anti police let me say I have all the respect for our officers, but this is just one of many benefits our city can’t afford to fund at the expense of the tax payers who have seen their benefits cut and our senior citizens that are living on fixed incomes. The individual who wants to become a police officer wants this type of life style and knows the risks that the job has, they make a decent salary and with traffic details they make a very good living and enjoy better pension and health care benefits than the average private sector worker. To Councilor Flaherty keep up the fight for a balanced budget that will benefit all workers and citizens of Westfield, the down side of not attacking future liabilities is a city that will go bankrupt in the future, and then there will be no Quinn Bill and other benefits and jobs will no longer exist!!!! What is happening with the dead trees surrounding the green that were all killed off by the mulch volcanoes? Last I heard they were going to be replaced this Fall. It isn’t looking like that’s going to happen. Any updates? The planting areas were never mulched on the green. Instead, the area was planted with a plant designed to provide ground cover around the trees. In any massive transplantation event there are trees and plants that don’t survive. Replacement plantings will be made in the spring. City Council President Brian Sullivan said: “Councilors Sweeney, Callahan, Hararraghy and myself have committed to a plan of action to replace those trees. It is a promise a few of us made to a “special” Councilor that requested we keep that particular project in focus so that the Green will maintain some of it’s historical beauty. Our schedule is flexible because financially we may only get one chance to remedy what did not survive and we wanted to make sure we included ALL of the damaged trees after the contractor tried different planting options. Thank you for the concern on that project, it means alot to many of us.” Yes, I have a small complaint. But, the thing is… Why do so many people in the morning, when it’s still dark, you know, they had a little fog Wednesday and today is Friday morning and it’s a little misty out, whatever, why don’t they put their lights on in the morning? Drive along and then all of a sudden out of nowhere you spot them. I think there should be something done about it because it could cause some real serious problems. It doesn’t take much. And I don’t understand why they’re not on because if the lights aren’t on you can’t see what is on your instruments. Can’t quite see the purpose of it. Let’s hope that people get the message and put their lights ion in the morning. They need to. Thank you. Yes, I’m not a college graduate and I’ve lived here in Westfield all my life. I’ll tell you right now: Westfield downtown is pretty but it’s not going to make it. And Mr. Knapik I’ll tell you why: you keep increasing the taxes, especially the seniors. You don’t give us a break on anything. Taxes are much too high and we can’t afford to go in town to buy anything. So I don’t think Westfield downtown is going to make it. It will with college kids yeah, but not for us older people, retired. I’ll tell you another thing: it’s a dreamer’s paradise if you don’t straighten your act here and get yourself together. Take care of the older people. Give them a little more. A nice Christmas gift like, you know, a good year of tax-free. Then we can spend a dime down in downtown Westfield. Thank you and I’m not living in the dreamer’s paradise. Bye-bye. Hi! I’d like to thank whoever found my keys at Stop and Shop today and turned them in to the customer service desk. That was nice of you. Have a Merry Christmas and I hope everybody out there in the world has a Merry Christmas, too.
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Income inequality’s ripple effect By JOHN PODESTA Politico.com Last week, Barack Obama, delivering the clearest and most powerful economic policy speech of his presidency at an event sponsored by the Center for American Progress, identified “the combined trends of increased inequality and decreasing mobility” as “the defining challenge of our time.” The week before, in his first papal exhortation, Pope Francis robustly criticized “trickle-down theories” of economic growth as having “never been confirmed by the facts” and as leaving behind the poor and vulnerable. Soon after being awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics, Robert Shiller told the Associated Press that inequality was “the most important problem that we are facing now today.” These concerns are serious. For the last three decades, the U.S. economy has been growing dramatically more unequal and less mobile by nearly every measure. The fact is that we don’t know nearly enough about what high inequality means for economic growth and stability. We need a better understanding of how inequality affects demand for goods and services and macroeconomic and financial imbalances. We are in the dark on whether and how inequality affects entrepreneurship, or whether it alters the effectiveness of our economic and political institutions, or how it affects individuals’ ability to access education and productively employ their skills and talents. That’s why we’ve established the new Washington Center for Equitable Growth (WCEG), a long-term effort to support serious, sustained inquiry into structural challenges facing our economy. Our aim is to enable rigorous research on the relationship between inequality and growth through a competitive, peer-reviewed, academic grant program; to elevate the work of young scholars and new voices; and to help make sure cuttingedge research is relevant and informative to policymaking debates. The basic facts bear repeating. Income inequality in the United States today has reached levels last seen during the Roaring ’20s. Over the last three decades, the top 1 percent of incomes have risen by 279 percent, while the bottom fifth of workers have seen an increase of less than 20 percent. In 1979, the middle 60 percent of households took home 50 percent of U.S. income. By 2007, their share was just 43 percent. These trends have continued since the end of the Great Recession. Ninety-five percent of income gains since 2009 have gone to the top 1 percent of earners. In 2012, the top 10 percent took home more than 50 percent of the nation’s income—a record high. After a brief period in the late 1990s during which incomes rose across the board, median wages stagnated during the 2000s, and have remained depressed during the economic recovery. These trends are aided and abetted by a dominant narrative defining how the economy grows. According to conventional wisdom, inequality may upset or offend us, but it’s a necessary part of a competitive economy. Economic growth is driven by the wealthy few, who make investments, build businesses, and create jobs—ideally, according to some, in an atmosphere of small government, low taxes and limited regulation. Policy interventions to reduce inequality or support lower and middleclass Americans are assumed to hurt job creation or harm growth. “Over the years, as I’ve looked for the evidence behind this story, I’ve found it to be flimsy,” Nobel Prize laureate Robert Solow says in a video that premiered last month at WCEG’s launch. “Sometimes there’s not much evidence there at all.”
This tough-love, winner-take-all narrative dominating policymaking is far too limited a way to think about how a complex, modern, diverse economy like ours expands and thrives. The strongest periods of economic growth in the 20th century were also times when incomes rose across the board. With the guidance of distinguished academic economists and thinkers from around the country, WCEG will start by asking questions about the relationship between inequality and economic growth—questions for which we dont purport to have the answers. But we know asking the questions is important, because inequality matters to Americans. About half of public school students in the South and West today live near, at or below the poverty line. At the same time, the educational achievement gap between low- and high-income students has increased by about 40 percent since the 1960s, even as the black-white achievement gap has shrunk. And while life expectancy has continued to increase, albeit at different rates, for most demographic groups, it has declined by 5 years for white women who do not have their high-school diploma. It’s an unprecedented drop for a prosperous, modern, industrialized economy, and researchers can only speculate on why it is happening. We need to understand what the impact of these and other trends will be on our economy in the long term, and how policymakers should respond now. Over the course of the 20th century, many countries produced great wealth, but no combination of economic and political systems has resulted in shared prosperity or economic dynamism to rival the United States. As we move forward into the 21st century, understanding how to sustain that prosperity and dynamism is in the interest of us all. A clearer understanding of how today’s levels of inequality affect growth and stability—and how to best promote a more equitable economy—is a critical place to start. John Podesta is chair of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and the Center for American Progress. He served as chief of staff to President Bill Clinton from 1998 to 2001.
Caroline Kennedy visits Nagasaki TOKYO — U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has visited the Japanese city of Nagasaki, site of the Aug. 9, 1945, American atomic bomb attack that killed 70,000 people and helped prompt Japan’s surrender in World War II. The daughter of President John F. Kennedy toured Nagasaki’s Atomic Bomb Museum on Tuesday and met with some atomic bomb survivors. At the city’s Peace Park she was to help plant an American dogwood tree, one of 3,000 offered as a gift of friendship to Japan. In 1978, Kennedy visited Hiroshima, site of the first U.S. bomb attack, on Aug. 6, 1945, with her uncle, Sen. Edward Kennedy long before President Barack Obama tapped her to become U.S. ambassador in Tokyo. The Hiroshima attack killed 140,000 people. Kennedy is wrapping up a busy first month on the job that also took her to an American military base and northeastern cities devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
And I hope peace finally comes to this crazy world we live in. telling people what lane they belong into. I’ve almost been hit Thank you. God bless. like at least ten times so far there. Yes, I was reading my Saturday’s paper tonight and I see that DOMUS, Inc. got more money to open another building for teenagers. What’s it going to be, a big party house? Hi! I’m glad to see that the mayor and the council are finally doing something about lowering taxes. I guess they finally realized by this last election that the people of Westfield aren’t satisfied with the job they’re doing and they’re getting disgusted with paying these higher taxes. Well, I want to complement them for realizing this and now they’re trying to do something about it. Good job, guys. Keep up the good work and keep on figuring out ways to keep the taxes lower. Thank you very much. To the city of Westfield : shame, shame, shame. You could not have the hill streets of Westfield sanded by 8 a.m. Thank you. Hey, was hoping a police officer or maybe someone from the traffic bureau would go sit by that new bridge and watch the traffic where the cars have to merge. The people in the center lane there, when they pull up, they think they go straight into the other lane but it’s a broken white line and putting people in the right-hand lane and they don’t even pull over - they just cut you off. I would state either mark that better or put up signs
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor I want to take this time to thank all the volunteers who gave of their time to work and participate in this years Thanksgiving Day meal at the Westfield Soup Kitchen. To those who worked on Wednesday evening, peeling vegetables and setting up tables, to those who did all the decoration for the walls, the tables and all the decorations for the dining room; to all the volunteers who helped prepare and serve the meal; to all those who took the time to cook all the turkeys needed; to all those who donated pies for dessert; to all who helped make Thanksgiving the great and meaningful day that it was. A Heartfelt “Thank you” to all. We served 66 meals to all those who came to enjoy the special day.
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Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 1:07 a.m.: disturbance, Elm Street, a patrol officer reports he was flagged down by an employee of an Elm Street bar who reported a disturbance in the bar, the officer reports the customer who caused the disturbance was issued a ‘No trespassing’ order, during the police response a cellphone and credit cards were found outside the bar and were stored at the station for safe keeping; 6:14 a.m.: found property, a Blandford resident came to the station to surrender a credit card and other identification documents found near an East Main Street bank, the responding officer reports the owner could not be immediately contacted and the property was stored for safekeeping; 10:40 a.m.: vandalism, Elm Street, a caller reports he has found graffiti on his building, the responding officer reports the caller said that when he arrived at his building he observed graffiti on a second floor balcony which had not been present the day before; 11:18 a.m.: vandalism, Mechanic Street, a caller reports a brick was thrown through a window of his vehicle, the responding officer reports the brick was found in the back seat of the vehicle but nothing was found to be missing; 12:14 p.m.: vandalism, Cherry Street, a property owner reports his building was vandalized overnight, the responding officer reports the caller said that he arrived at the building to find doors and the side of the building had been vandalized by graffiti in red paint, the caller said that the paint had not been there when he left at 4 p.m. the day before; 1:54 p.m.: animal complaint, Powder Mill Village, 126 Union Street, the animal control officer reports she responded to a complaint of a loose dog and found that a the dog’s owner was not at home but a neighbor had taken custody of a dog left outside because it was cold and wet, the ACO took custody of the dog and transported it to the municipal animal shelter; 4:13 p.m.: larceny, Evergreen Manor, 919 Southampton Road, a resident came to the station to complain that a package which was delivered was subsequently stolen, the responding officer reports the caller said that she had recently hosted a jewelry party and had been waiting for a package containing jewelry valued at about $3,000 which had been ordered at the party, when the box was not found when it was expected she checked and found that delivery had been documented, the woman said that she suspects a neighbor with whom she has had issues with stole the package; 4:43 p.m.: larceny, Little River road, a caller reports a snow blower was stolen from his residence, the responding officer reports the caller said that between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. a snow blower which had been chained to an anchor in his driveway was stolen after the lock was cut; 7:50 p.m.: assist citizen, Summer Street, a landlord requests assistance with a person who apparently is squatting in the cellar of his building, the responding officer reports no squatter was found but evidence of his habitation was visible, the landlord was advised to secure the basement and call again if the person returns.
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The following local non profits are participating in Valley Gives on Thursday Dec. 12, 2013. To donate or for more information visit www.valleygivesday.org Amelia Park Children’s Museum Amelia Park Ice Arena & Garden Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield Domus, Inc. Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, Inc. Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center Human Resources Unlimited Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice NCCHP The Carson Center for Human Services, Inc. The Stanley Park of Westfield, Inc. Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield, Inc. Western Hampden Historical Society Westfield Museum Inc. YMCA of Greater Westfield Young Singers of Greater Westfield
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White-tailed Deer Hunting BOSTON — Though Massachusetts is the 3rd most densely populated state in the country, it is a state where quality deer can be found anywhere. There are 85,000 to 95,000 deer statewide. Densities range from about 10 per square mile in northwestern Massachusetts to 45 to 55 per square mile on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Islands. 2013 Hunting Season Archery Deer Season Oct 21-Nov 30 Shtogun Deer Season Dec 2-Dec 14 Blackpowder Deer Season Dec 16-Dec 31 Bag Limits 2 antlered deer per year and as many antlerless deer as the hunter has valid antlerless deer permits. New Antlerless Permit Process There is a new 2-step process for obtaining an antlerless deer permit. Hunters who have purchased a license and wish to hunt antlerless deer in any deer season must apply for an antlerless deer permit through the MassFishHunt system by July 16th. After August 1, hunters must go back into the MassFishHunt system to participate in the Instant Award process to see if they were selected for a permit. More details. New Unchecked Deer Possession Limits: Zone 13 & 14 The possession limit of unchecked deer in Wildlife Management Zones 13 and 14 (Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and the Elizabeth Islands) has been increased from 2 to 4 deer. Note As in the past, all deer harvested on the islands must be taken to a game check station on the islands before deer carcasses are transported off-island. Hunters who are deer hunting on the islands (WMZ’s 13 and 14) are also reminded that they may purchase up to four antlerless deer permits per zone per day for Zones 13 and 14 available online and at any license agent location. Hunters are encouraged to purchase their permits well ahead of their planned hunting activities. Background Antlerless deer permit allocations in Wildlife Management Zones 13 and 14 are very high, due to high deer population densities. These permits have never sold out. Allowing possession of a greater number of unchecked deer in this situation may increase harvest potential by allowing deer hunters more time to spend in the field.
Hunting License Purchase Requirements First-time hunting or sporting license (combination hunting and fishing) buyers must prove they have passed a state or provincial basic hunter education course or show a hunting or sporting license purchased from any state or province or (in Massachusetts) purchased prior to 2007. ——— ON THE NET http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/laws-regulations/hunting-license-purchase-requirements.html
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Court Logs Westfield District Court Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 Anthony J. Mair, 55, of 12 Feeding Hills Road, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 13 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon brought by Southwick police. Sharon Armstorng-Chambers, 47, of 464 Cummins Hill Road, saw a charge of operating a motor boat with a water skier in tow without an observer brought by Southwick police in 1999 dismissed prior to arraignment. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 Alex D. Medina, 22, of 3 Fowler St., submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of larceny of property valued more than $250 brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $90 and ordered to pay restitution to be determined. Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 Kevin Colon, 27, of 700 Russell Road, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 13 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and a marked lanes violation brought by Westfield police. Kevin Burns, 47, of 82 W. Silver St., was released on her personal recognizance pending a Feb. 13 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield police.
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Abner Gibbs elementary school calendar raffle WESTFIELD - Abner Gibbs Elementary School is holding a calendar raffle fundraiser in celebration of the school turning 100 years old. 100 days of prizes to celebrate 100 years of quality education at Abner Gibbs Elementary School. Calendars are available for purchase at the school office 413572-6418. Cash or checks made payable to Abner Gibbs PTO are acceptable forms of payment. Each calendar is $10.00 and there are many fabulous prizes provided by our local community donators. Drawing begins January 1, 2014 and ends April 10, 2014. Winning entries will be placed back into drawing. Winners will be contacted by phone and prize pickup will be during school hours in the office.
Kenneth C. Martin, 62, of 26 Reservoir Road, Southwick, saw a charge of assault and battery dismissed at the request of the alleged victim when he asserted his Fifth Amendment rights and refused to testify. Erica C. Hoernig, 24, of 20 Perkins St., was found to be responsible for a charge of disorderly conduct brought by Westfield police and was assessed $150. Seth A. Arnold, 22, of 379 Granville Road, Southwick, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Mar. 5 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and speeding brought by Westfield police. James T. Randolph, 42, of 17 Edwards Way, Bloomfield, Conn., was released on $500 cash bail after he was arraigned on charges of larceny of property valued less than $250 and uttering a false writing brought by Southwick police. Michael Collins, 18, of 86 Adams St., Medfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Feb. 14 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest brought by Westfield State University police.
LOST AND FOUND FOUND - Diamond ring in Westfield. Call 5687560 (12/2/13) $500. REWARD. Lost cat. “Nowelle” black with white striped nose, white paws and white bib. Needs daily insulin. Call, text, email Karen, (413) 478-3040. findnowelle@gmail.com anytime. . (11-27-13) REWARD! Lost: black and white medium haired cat. Vicinity of Munger Hill area of Westfield. Work (617)212-3344. (11-27-13)
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By Jennifer Giffune R.D., L.D.N. No one wants to have a colonoscopy! Sure, there are people with stomach problems that need them to figure out what is going on. But what if you feel just fine? You have to drink something the night before that makes you spend hours in the bathroom. The next day, you have anesthesia, and allow someone to look inside your digestive tract from the bottom up. It doesn’t really sound too appealing, does it? Why not ask Betsey Ely? She was 53 years old with a husband, children and a thriving interior design business. She felt completely healthy, but did make time for her first routine colonoscopy. According to Betsey, she expected to get a clean bill of health. “I had no symptoms at all.” she says. “My cancer was discovered at that time.” Betsey was fortunate that her colon cancer was in the early stages and was treatable. “I had surgery,” she said. “A part of my intestine was removed and I had a colostomy for three or four months. After that, the intestine was reconnected; no radiation or chemo because the cancer had not penetrated the intestinal wall.” That was 17 years ago. Her husband, J.K. Greenburg, had colon cancer back in the early 1980s. Since the cancer spread, he had surgery and chemo. He survives today, too. Betsey’s Mother died from colon cancer in her 90s just a few years ago. Betsey feels that sharing her story is worth it if it might convince others to get tested. The American Cancer Society tracks cancer cases. The numbers of people affected by colorectal cancer in the United States speak for themselves. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related death. It ranks third in the list of the most common forms of cancer for men and women. Rates in men are higher. The CDC reports that in 2010 (most current data) over 131,000 people were diagnosed with colon cancer (67,700 men/63,907 women). That year, more than 52,000 people died from colorectal cancer. You can do a lot to help yourself when it comes to colon cancer. The first step is to speak with your doctor about getting a colonoscopy. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening starting at age 50-75. After that, patient and doctor determine testing practicality. Some people are at high risk, and colonoscopy is done earlier. You are at high risk if you/your families have had colon cancer/polyps (hereditary or not) or you have some type of digestive disorder (e.g. IBS, Crohn’s). When the colonoscopy is scheduled, you will be given directions to follow in order to prepare for the procedure. Prep time can be up to 4-5 days ahead of time, so plan accord-
Silvia had given up on acting like a “normie.” Normie is the term she used to call people like her foster mother and foster sister. Normies can be exhausting in their ignorance of life. It took so much effort to act like a normie that Silvia just stopped trying. But still, she watched them with fascination. Normies. People who sit at the table together and talk over supper. People who ask about you and mean it. People who open doors and greet strangers in passing. Normies are those people who walk holding their kid’s hand and you can see that the kid feels it and that grownup normie feels it and together they make a normie family. In foster care, Silvia watched her foster mom and sister carefully. They brushed their teeth before they slept and at night they slept. Normies sleep and dream good dreams. When they have a nightmare, they wake up and they realize that their life is not a nightmare, so thank goodness that bad dream is over and it is time to start a good day. Silvia heard her foster mother say this to her daughter during an argument: “The most important thing is that I love you and that you love me. We’ll cool off and figure it out later.” It seemed rather miraculous. Silvia saw her normie sister roll her eyes when her mom said it, because of course, her sister had always had that kind of love whenever she needed it. It was that thing her normie sister thought so obvious that she assumed everyone had it, like a coat and a good pair of sneakers. At Carson’s Teamworks afterschool program, Silvia met people who knew what was up. They already knew what she needed to figure out—she didn’t have to explain it to them. The staff had these fun ways of showing her how to deal with the edginess inside her— the worry and the rage. They helped her figure out how to calm her inside self right down, which helped her sleep at night. Over a couple of years, Silvia began to notice a change. As they fished in the fall or packed holiday packages for the soldiers overseas in the winter, Silvia was feeling a little space inside; she was feeling a little freer. It occurred to her: this is what they have— those normies have… ease. Silvia noticed that sometimes a new kid would come into the program tight, unsure, and closed down. She got it. She didn’t wonder why; she remembered why. When the new kid’s fish was too big for the bucket, it was Silvia who made him laugh and stop cursing. When the Carson staff got them lost on their way to sledding, Silvia was about to settle into that dark cold place inside when she felt that thing instead: The most important thing is that we care about each other. Let’s cool off and figure it out. She thought it and then she said it out loud. It was still kind of miraculous. When Silvia was graduating Teamworks, her friends there each told a story about how she had helped them, about the things she had learned to make and do. They wrote words that reminded them of her on little papers that they slipped into little beads. The beads were then strung into a necklace. They hung the necklace around her neck as her Carson friends clapped for her. Silvia keeps that necklace where she can see it. She has read the little notes inside the beads so many times that she has it memorized. She touches a bead and the loving thought comes to her. It’s like a rosary of goodness. It’s a necklace she can wear all the time, even when she leaves it at home. It goes with everything. By JAC Patrissi
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Although there are no guarantees, you can potentially lower your risk for colon cancer with lifestyle changes such as: Getting moving, exercising regularly (aim for a minimum of 3 days a week) Cutting back on red meats (beef, lamb, veal, pork) and processed meats (e.g. deli, hot dogs, kielbasa, sausage) Having more vegetables and fruit (leave on peels when appropriate), having 2-3 servings each daily Getting adequate calcium (e.g. low-fat milk & yogurt), having 2-3 servings/day Meeting Vitamin D needs (e.g. low-fat milk, salmon, fortified cereals) If you are obese/overweight, losing weight and keeping it off (particularly around your belly) Keeping alcohol to a minimum We know that colon cancer is widespread, and if left undiagnosed, it can kill. But we also know that you can work on making changes to lower your risk. Luckily you can also get tested. “Fortunately, early treatment is usually successful,” said Ely. “We were the very lucky ones.”
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Study says many lung cancer tumors prove harmless LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Harmless lung cancer? A provocative study found that nearly 1 in 5 lung tumors detected on CT scans are probably so slow-growing that they would never cause problems. The analysis suggests the world’s No. 1 cause of cancer deaths isn’t as lethal as doctors once thought. In the study, these were not false-positives — suspicious results that turn out upon further testing not to be cancer. These were indeed cancerous tumors, but ones that caused no symptoms and were unlikely ever to become deadly, the researchers said. Still, the results are not likely to change how doctors treat lung cancer. For one thing, the disease is usually diagnosed after symptoms develop, when tumors show up on an ordinary chest X-ray and are potentially life-threatening. Also, doctors don’t know yet how to determine which symptomless tumors found on CT scans might become dangerous, so they automatically treat the cancer aggressively. The findings underscore the need to identify biological markers that would help doctors determine which tumors are harmless and which ones require treatment, said Dr. Edward Patz, Jr., lead author and a radiologist at Duke University Medical Center. He is among researchers working to do just that. Patz said patients who seek lung cancer screening should be told about the study results. “People have to understand that we’re going to find some cancers which if we’d never looked, we never would have had to treat,” he said. Among patients and even many doctors, “it’s not something that is commonly known with lung cancer.” A leader of an influential government-appointed health panel agreed. “Putting the word ‘harmless’ next to cancer is such a foreign concept to people,” said Dr. Michael LeFevre, co-chairman of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The panel recently issued a draft proposal recommending annual CT scans for high-risk current and former heavy smokers — echoing advice from the American Cancer Society. A final recommendation is pending, but LeFevre said the panel had already assumed that screening might lead to overdiagnosis. “The more we bring public awareness of this, then the more informed decisions might be when people decide to screen or not,” LeFevre said. He called the study “a very important contribution,” but said doctors will face a challenge in trying to explain the results to patients. In testimonials, patients often say lung cancer screening via CT scans cured them, but the study suggests that in many cases, “we cured them of a disease we didn’t need to find in the first place,” LeFevre said. The study was published Monday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. More than 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, and more than half of them die. Worldwide, there are about 1.5 million lung cancer deaths annually. The new study is an analysis of data from the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial — National Cancer Institute research involving 53,452 people at high risk for lung cancer who were followed for about six years. Half of them got three annual low-dose CT scans — a type of X-ray that is much more sensitive than the ordinary variety — and half got three annual conventional chest X-rays. During six years of follow-up, 1,089 lung cancers were diagnosed in CT scan patients, versus 969 in those who got chest X-rays. That would suggest CT scans are finding many early cases of lung cancer that may never advance to the point where they could be spotted on an ordinary chest X-ray. An earlier report on the study found that 320 patients would need to get CT screening to prevent one lung cancer death. The new analysis suggests that for every 10 lives saved by CT lung cancer screening, almost 14 people will have been diagnosed with a lung cancer that would never have caused any
In this June 3, 2010, file photo, Dr. Steven Birnbaum works with a patient in a CT scanner at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, N.H. A national study suggests the world’s top cancer killer isn’t always as deadly as doctors once thought, finding that more than 18 percent of lung cancers detected in screening scans are likely so slow growing that they’d never cause problems. But the provocative results are unlikely to change how doctors treat lung cancer. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File) harm, said Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, the cancer society’s deputy chief medical officer. He said that is a higher rate of overdiagnosis than he would have predicted, but that the study shows how much understanding of cancer has evolved. Decades ago, “every cancer was a bad cancer,” he said. Now it’s known that certain cancers, including many prostate cancers, grow so slowly that they never need treatment. The American College of Radiology said in statement Monday that the earlier study showed lung cancer screening
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significantly reduces lung cancer deaths in high-risk patients and that the benefit “significantly outweighs the comparatively modest rate of overdiagnosis” found in the new analysis. Low-dose CT scans are the only test shown to reduce lung cancer deaths in high-risk smokers, the radiology group said, adding, “Overdiagnosis is an expected part of any screening program and does not alter these facts.” ___ JAMA Internal Medicine: http://jamainternalmedicine.com American Cancer Society: http://bit.ly/1cwqhfX
TAYLOR, D.O. to Retire from Pediatric Associates of Hampden County
WESTFIELD — Noble Hospital is now collecting unwrapped toys and non-perishable food donations for Westfield-area children and families. Donations may be dropped off in the Noble Cafe on the ground floor Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm and weekends from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Toys will be delivered by Santa’s helpers from Noble Hospital and Morrison to the Westfield Salvation Army on December 20th; the Salvation Army will distribute the toys to local children in need. Food donations will be delivered to the Westfield Food Pantry on December 20th and will be distributed to local families in need.
PAUL W. TAYLOR, D.O. to Retire from Pediatric Associates of Hampden County December 31, 2013. For the past 38 years Dr. Paul W. Taylor has dedicated his life, care and compassion to the healthcare of the children in and around Hampden County. Dr. Taylor founded Pediatric Associates of Hampden County in 1975 and has watched it grow into the two site practice it is today seeing generations of families. With all due respect and love, the staff and patients will certainly miss Dr. Taylor and wish him well in his retirement.
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Obituaries Amy V. Cavanaugh PITTSFIELD, MA - Amy V. Cavanaugh, 36, of Pittsfield, MA was suddenly and tragically taken from us in a one car accident in Richmond, MA in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 1st 2013. She was born on January 24, 1977 at Providence Hospital in Holyoke, MA to William (Bill) F. Cavanaugh (Becket, MA) and Mary E. (Jegelewicz) Cavanaugh (Turners Falls, MA). Amy’s early years were spent in the Hampton Ponds section of Westfield, then she resided in Pittsfield, MA, Becket, MA, Dummerston, VT, and recently returned to Pittsfield. Amy was a graduate of Wahconah Regional High School, a past employee of New England Newspapers, Inc. working in the circulation departments at the Berkshire Eagle and the Brattleboro (VT) Reformer. She recently worked for Petco in Pittsfield. Amy will always be remembered as a passionate, loving, strong and a “live for the moment “ woman. Amy was always on a mission to save or help and had visions of making everything better for every person she knew and every animal and bird too. She touched many lives along her journey and will definitely rock the heavens. Amy will be our Angel from heaven to guide us. Her children and her friends were her world. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband, Dwayne Strickland of Vernon, VT; her precious children, James (Jimmy) Cavanaugh of Burlington, VT, Casey Cavanaugh, Trynity and Zaida Strickland of Pittsfield, and her stepdaughter, Vanessa Stubbs. Amy was predeceased by her infant son, Aahlee Strickland, in 2006. Amy is also survived by her brother, Patrick Cavanaugh of Turners Falls, MA; her half-brother, Sean Cavanaugh of Nashville TN; her grandmother, Gloria Jegelewicz of Westfield, MA, and her many friends, especially Brenda, Nicole, and Erin who were like sisters to her. Amy also leaves, Jim Sweener (father of Jimmy), Pittsfield, MA; her aunts and uncles, Anne & Ken Hassin, Vincent & Susanne Jegelewicz, William Jegelewicz, III, Agnes Bulifant, Teena Michonski, Jeanne Jablonski and Eleanor Cavanaugh, all of Westfield. Amy also leaves many cousins and friends in the Westfield, MA area. Family and friends are welcome to gather together in the Chapel at the Genesis Spiritual Life Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA on Sunday, December 15th from 2:00-5:00 p.m, with special prayers at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in the spring of 2014 in North Becket Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations for the childrens’ welfare may be sent to: Mr. James Sweener, 15 Essex Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Emma N. Sousa WESTFIELD - Emma N. (Lill) Sousa, 99, of Westfield died Thursday, December 5, 2013 at home. She was born in Westfield on September 7, 1914 to Herman and Emily (Messum) Lill. Emma was a graduate of Commerce High School in Springfield and was employed by Hathaway & Stein Tobacco Company for many years retiring in 1969. She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in West Springfield and the Council on Aging in Westfield. Emma was an avid organic gardener and made Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. She was the widow of Louis A. Sousa Sr. who died on June 1, 1990. Emma leaves two sons, Louis A. Sousa Jr. of Feeding Hills, Philip H. Sousa of Westfield; and Jetty Sousa Lampson and her husband Brian of Harwich Port. She also leaves six grandchildren, Trisha Rubin, Karin O’Leary, Jonathan Lampson, Arthur Sousa, Yvette Estee and Victoria Wilson and eight great grandchildren, Zachary Wilson, Nathan Wilson, Catherine Wilson, Michael Rubin, Brianna Rubin, Connor O’Leary, Taven Lampson and Autumn Estee. A memorial service will be Saturday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. in Grace Lutheran Church, 1552 Westfield Street, West Springfield. Burial will be private. Calling hours are omitted. Donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund, 1552 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA 01089. firtionadams.com
Daniel A. Brichard WESTFIELD - Daniel A. Brichard, 79, of Westfield died Saturday at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in France, he lived in Belgium for several years, moving to Westfield in 2002. Daniel was employed as an insurance broker for Royal Belge Insurance for several years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Nancy (Scott) Brichard; a daughter, Nadia Martin and her husband Leaman of Southwick; two brothers, Pierre Derave and his wife Marcelle of Belgium, and Jean Jacques Derave and his wife Annette of Maine; a sister, Michelle Fabre and her husband Robert of Spain, and two grandchildren, Kenza and Liam Martin. The funeral and burial for Daniel will be private. There are no calling hours. Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield is in charge of arrangements. firtionadams.com
Fire Marshal issues holiday safety tips STOW – Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious. In the U.S., on average, one of every 40 reported home structure Christmas tree fires results in a death compared to an average of one death per 142 total reported home structure fires. Fortunately there were no Christmas tree fires in Massachusetts last year. “The best way to prevent a Christmas tree fire is to water it well every day, use electric lights safely, and dispose of it soon after the holiday,” said State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, one of every three home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems and a heat source too close to the tree caused roughly one in every six. • Selecting a Tree: Buy a cut tree as fresh as possible. Tap the butt on the ground and grab a branch near the top and pull your hand along it slowly. Needles should not fall off. If you bend a needle and it breaks before bending in half, it’s too dry! If you use an artificial tree, select one with a flame retardant label. • Caring for the Tree: Make a fresh cut an inch or two off the bottom before placing it in the stand. This will help with absorption. Water a live tree every day. • Placing the Tree: Place your tree in a non-tip style with wide feet, using extra wires if needed to keep it steady. Keep doorways and exits clear. Place your tree and decorations away from heaters, fireplaces, candles, and other sources of heat. • Decorating the Tree: Purchase electric holiday lights that are listed by an approved testing agency and follow the manufacturer’s directions. Consider switching to new LED lights that are cooler and use less electricity. Make sure the bulbs themselves are not touching the tree, curtains, wrapped gifts, and tree skirts. Never use lighted candles as decorations. Turn
off the lights when leaving the house or going to bed for the night. If you use an artificial tree, do not use electric lights on metal trees. • Disposing of the Tree: Remove your tree soon after the holidays and take advantage of your community’s pick-up day is available. The U. S. Fire Administration website has a stunning video from the National Institute of Standards and Training (NIST) of how a dry Christmas tree can act like a blowtorch in your living room (http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/holiday.shtm) and the National Fire Protection Association has side-by-side video (http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNjO3wZDVlA ) showing a dry Christmas tree on fire and a well-watered Christmas tree on fire. The fire in a well–watered tree takes much longer to progress. Outdoor Decorations • Be sure to use only lights rated for outdoor use. • Securely anchor outdoor lights and decorations against the wind and storms with insulated holders or hooks. • Do not drive nails, staples or tacks through wiring insulation; this can cause a fire. • All outdoor electrical decorations should be plugged into a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). You can buy portable units for outdoor use, or you can have them permanently installed by an electrician. • Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and extend their life. Consider replacing old outdoor lights with newer LED lights that are ‘greener’ and cooler. For more information on fire safety, contact your local fire department or the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 1-877-9 NO FIRE or on-line at www.state.ma.us/dfs and look for Fire Safety Topics.
SHARE YOUR FAVORITE In this Dec. 5, 2013 photo provided by Pawsitive Pet Care is a baby alligator at their veterinary center in Waterloo, Iowa. Animal control officials say a resident bought the alligator after spotting an online advertisement but later learned Iowa law doesn’t allow people to keep alligators or other exotic animals. (AP Photo/Pawsitive Pet Care)
Chompey Continued from Page 2 more.” The alligator was moved to the Pawsitive Pet Care, a veterinary center, where staffed dubbed the animal “Chompey.” The alligator then was sent to a herpetologist in Des Moines, where the animal’s being held in quarantine while staff seek a sanctuary in a warmer climate for Chompey. Josh Colvin, who heads animal control for Animal Rescue of Iowa, said alligator reports have dropped since the state ban on exotic animals was approved in 2007. Still, he said, people occasionally drop off gators. “They just don’t realize they are going to grow up and get big,” Colvin said. “The unfortunate part is that people don’t think it through, and then animal control has to pick up the pieces.” Iowa law also bans residents from owning lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, ocelots, elephants, bears, monkeys, crocodiles and some snakes. Exceptions can be made for zoos, circuses, fairs, animal shelters, veterinarians and researchers.
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WHS football program honored with team sportsmanship award The Westfield High School football team received the MIAA Team Sportsmanship Award on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. This award is presented at the state championship final of every MIAA sponsored sport to a worthy team in each division of competition. The awards are presented to those teams who have demonstrated a sincere commitment to the highest ideals and objectives of sportsmanship during their season of play. Teams can be nominated for this award by coaches, athletic directors and principals. This years recipients of the award were Westfield High School and St. Peter-Marian. This is an outstanding honor for the Westfield High School football team and the student-athletes that traveled to Gillette Stadium
to receive the award. Corey Ward, Captain Ben Geschwind, Captain Nate LaValley, Captain Garrett Fitzgerald, Captain Jake Toomey Jason Howard Sean Donofrio Cody Neidig Devin O’Grady Will Patton The only Westfield High School team to win this award was the gymnastic team in 2008.
The Westfield High School football team received the MIAA Team Sportsmanship Award on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photos submitted)
Owls down Lyndon State LYNDON CENTER, VT. – Westfield State University rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to record a hard-fought 66-61 victory over Lyndon State in a non-conference men’s basketball matchup Monday, Dec. 9, at Stannard Gymnasium. The Owls improved to 6-2 with their second straight road victory. Westfield finishes the fall semester with home games vs. Springfield College on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7:00 p.m. and The College of New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2:00 p.m. Junior captain Grant Cooper led the Owls with an 18-point, 10-rebound effort while sophomore forward Tchuijo Nkamebo added 10 points, 10 rebounds and two blocked shots. Dan Tessier had 13 points for Westfield State (6-2) and Jordan Santiago had three assists and four
steals. Dan Johnson came off the bench to score nine key points on three 3-point baskets. Westfield trailed 28-23 as it only shot 29 percent (8 for 27) in the first half. Apparently sluggish from the long trip north, the Owls loosened up in the second half, shooting 56 percent (14 for 25) and outscoring the host team, 43-33. Westfield, however, only shot 45 percent from the foul line (17 for 37) in the game. The Owls again played solid defense as Lyndon shot 34 percent from the field. Howard Lyles had 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block for the Hornets (1-4) and George Carle collected a team-high nine rebounds and four assists. David Johnson chipped in eight points for Lyndon and Lyndon State’s Howard Lyles goes underneath Westfield’s Carl Stewart to score Iser Barnes contributed nine points off the one of his team high 15 points. Looking on, left to right, are Grant Cooper, Tchuijo Nkamebo, and Dan Johnson. (Photo courtesy of Westfield State) bench.
Quiet opening for Patriots put Gronk on IR with knee injury baseball winter meeting LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox made the biggest news on the first day of the winter meetings, an indication of the timeout in the trade-and-signings market. The trio of retired managers was elected to the Hall of Fame on
Monday in a unanimous vote by the expansion era committee. The other big news was the retirement of twotime Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay after 16 seasons at age 36. But after all the deals last week, See Baseball, Page 11
HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots must get used to playing without Rob Gronkowski again. The star tight end who missed the first six games while recovering from surgeries is done for the season after being placed on injured reserve Monday with a damaged right knee. That experience could help the Patriots handle his absence.
“I’d like to think there’s going to be some carryover there, not only (from) the first six weeks of the season, but the entire training camp as well,” coach Bill Belichick said Monday. “That’s the way we practiced and played most of the year.” Gronkowski was hurt midway through the third quarter of the Patriots’ 27-26 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday when he was hit on the knee by safety T.J. Ward after a 21-yard reception.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES WEDNESDAY December 11
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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Monument Mt., 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Monument Mt., 7 p.m.
SWIMMING at Easthampton, 4 p.m.
GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Central, 5:30 p.m.
WRESTLING at Mt. Hope Invitational, R.I., 9 a.m. HOCKEY vs. Minnechaug, Amelia Park, 6 p.m.
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Southwick junior varsity Rachel Healy, right, sets for the throw during Friday night’s scrimmage against visiting SciSouthwick junior varsity’s Alyssa Cournoyer, right, sets Tech. (Photo by Frederick Gore) for the pass during Friday night’s scrimmage with SciTech. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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Southwick junior varsity’s Stephanie Devine, left, clears Southwick junior varsity’s Bri Bourassa, right, looks for a Southwick junior varsity’s Samantha Perusse, rear, leaps for the pass during Friday night’s scrimmage with Sci-Tech. clear pass as a Sci-Tech defender attempts the block during the throw as a Sci-Tech defender moves in during a scrimFriday night’s scrimmage in Southwick. (Photo by Frederick Gore) mage Friday night at Southwick. (Photo by Frederick Gore) (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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there were almost no new transactions. David Price still was being dangled on the trade market by the Tampa Bay Rays. Shin-Soo Choo and Nelson Cruz could be signed for a large pile of cash. “Maybe there’s a little bit of calm after the storm, and the next storm is a few days away,” Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said. “We’ll see. Something will happen while everyone’s here, but maybe it’s a little lower volume than some other years just because so much has already happened.” Two years from free agency, Price is the most high-profile player mentioned in trade talks this week. The 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner had a salary of $10,112,500 this year, nearly one-sixth the payroll of the attendance-challenged Rays. “This is how we have to operate within our little world,” Rays manager Joe Maddon said. “So if it were to happen, it’s one of those that’s almost the word ‘devastating’ in a sense, but we have to recover from those kind of moments, if it does actually occur.” Price would join James Shields, Matt Garza, Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton among players who left the Rays, whose average home attendance of 18,646 was the lowest in the major leagues. Few fans means tight cash flow. “Just think if you could have kept all those guys for several years and keep them together for maybe 15 years like the Yankees did starting in 1995, ‘96 to present time,” said Maddon, who’s been touring the United States in an RV. “I do commit myself to that thought on occasion, but the reality is that’s not the way it is. So I don’t lament that. I’m really happy for the guys that once they’ve done well here, they go somewhere else and do well and make good money for themselves and their family,” he said. Baseball’s high rollers have made many of their moves already. The Yankees, stung by missing the playoffs for only the second time in 19 years, spent $307 million to add Jacoby Ellsbury, Brian McCann, Carlos Beltran and Kelly Johnson and to retain Hiroki Kuroda and Brendan Ryan. They didn’t seem very concerned that Robinson Cano left for a still-unfinished deal with Seattle said to be worth $240 million over 10 years. After winning its third World Series title in 10 seasons, Boston watched Ellsbury head to its Bronx rival. The Red Sox allowed catcher Jarrod Saltamacchia to leave for a $21 million contract with Miami and replaced him with A.J. Pierzynski, who agreed to an $8.25 million, one-year deal. Curtis Granderson, Joe Nathan, Jhonny Peralta and Tim Hudson also have signed with new clubs, and Prince Fielder, Ian Kinsler, Doug Fister, Jim Johnson, David Freese and Heath Bell were traded. The pace of turnover has been a bit dizzying. “It’s been a quicker-moving offseason certainly than I think anyone expected. The movement last week was unlike most years,” Cherington said. “I would imagine there’s probably a lot of trade talk this week, because a good chunk of the free agents are off the board.” Miami introduced Saltamacchia during a news conference just after a person familiar with the negotiations said the Marlins had agreed to a $7.75 million, twoyear contract with first baseman Garrett Jones. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been finalized and Jones had yet to take his physical. That means Miami could look to deal first baseman Logan Morrison, who has slumped during consecutive injury-interrupted seasons. Toronto slugger Jose Bautista also could be available. “I know some teams have asked about him,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. “He’s sitting in the center of our lineup and still one of the best hitters in baseball. You can understand why teams are asking about him. But he’s still here right now, and we’re glad to have him.”
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Continued from Page 9 The Patriots were 5-1 while Gronkowski recovThe injury is just the latest to a key Patriots ered from offseason operations on his left forearm player. Defensive tackles Vince Wilfork and Tommy and back. In the next six games, he led all NFL tight Kelly, linebacker Jerod Mayo and right tackle ends with 37 catches and 560 yards receiving and Sebastian Vollmer are on season-ending injured they were 4-2. But the offense was much more pro- reserve. Gronkowski’s injury should make it toughductive. er for the Patriots (10-3) to hold on to the No. 2 spot Gronkowski caught touchdown passes in four in the AFC and a first-round bye. Cincinnati (9-4) is consecutive games before making just two recep- third and has beaten New England this season. tions for 32 yards against the Browns. “We can’t sit here and try to pretend like it’s He suffered a torn ACL and damaged MCL, a something that’s easy and that we just can roll person familiar with the injury said Monday. The through. It’s tough,” special teams captain Matthew person spoke on condition of anonymity because Slater said. “When you lose guys, and guys of this the team did not release those details. caliber, it makes it hard on your football team.” Cleveland coach Rob Chudzinski said Monday he The Patriots signed tight end D.J. Williams to the didn’t know whether Ward’s hit on Gronkowski 53-man roster. They had released him last resulted from a reluctance to hit a player high and Wednesday after signing him as a free agent on possibly incur a fine for helmet-first contact. Nov. 27. Williams played sparingly in a 34-31 win “From my vantage point, I think he was trying to over Houston. get Gronkowski down on the ground,” Chudzinski He and Matthew Mulligan are the Patriots’ only said. “A big guy coming at you that way is tough to healthy tight ends. Michael Hoomanawanui missed get on the ground, so I don’t know that it has to do the past three games with a knee injury. “As far as (getting) more reps here or there, you with the rules other than trying to get the guy on the ground. Certainly, we feel terrible about that (inju- just don’t know,” Mulligan said. “It’s all game plan ry). He’s a great player, and (we) hope that he has a and we’ll see what happens.” Mulligan has just 16 receptions in five seasons. speedy recovery.” Gronkowski set an NFL record for tight ends with The Patriots visit Miami on Sunday. “The thing about New England is they have an 18 touchdowns in 2011. “Unfortunately, we’ve had to take the field withexcellent offensive staff, they utilize their personnel very, very well, and they adjust,” Dolphins coach out him in the past and we’ve had to figure out ways Joe Philbin said. “You have to have a big enough to still be productive,” Slater said. “We’re going to system offensively that you can incorporate differ- have to do that again.” ent players throughout the course of the season.” New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski waves as he leaves the field in a cart after being injured in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Confused and maybe in love Dear Annie: I’ve been employed for two months at a large retail outlet and have gotten to know many of the people who work there. “Amanda” is in the food section, and I am in the clothing department. I’m a straight woman, and she is bisexual. Two weeks ago, the two of us went out to dinner for her birthday. Since then, I have developed strong feelings for her. I asked Amanda to dinner the other night, and she turned me down, saying she had plans. Yesterday, another co-worker told me she saw Amanda having lunch with a woman who works in the automotive section. The co-worker said the two of them were very touchy. This made me really jealous and sad. Should I tell Amanda I have feelings for her? If so, how do I do that? -- Confused and Maybe in Love Dear Confused: There are different types of jealousy. Amanda seems to be a popular girl. If you consider yourself to be straight, you should examine whether your jealousy is romantic in nature or whether it’s the type that female friends develop when one of them picks a different “best friend.” If you want a romantic relationship, let Amanda know by asking her again to lunch, dinner, a movie or other entertainment outside of work. If she is repeatedly “busy,” it means she is not interested. Dear Annie: Seven years ago, my closest cousin died. His wife wanted me to have his wardrobe, which included a tuxedo. This cousin’s daughter is going to be married soon, and the wedding is black tie. Would it be proper to wear that tux? I don’t intend to broadcast the fact that it belonged to her late father, but it seems wearing it would allow a part of him to watch his only child marry. What do you think? - Dressed-Up Cousin Dear Cousin: We think it’s a lovely idea. No one will know that you are wearing this particular tuxedo, except perhaps your cousin’s widow. If she mentions it, please tell her what you told us -- that you thought it would allow a small part of him to be there in spirit. We hope she will find it as touching as we do. Dear Annie: I hope it’s not too late to comment on the letter from “Can’t Believe Adults Act This Way,” whose daughter, a teacher, was being bullied by her co-workers. This happened to me when I was younger. One day, one member of that group gave me some advice. She said, “Play dumb and pretend you don’t know they are talking about you. Always be pleasant, say ‘hello’ and ‘good morning’ to everyone, even when they do not respond. Join them in the lounge. Make a pleasant general comment, and then turn to your magazine or whatever you have to do. Always have something to occupy your time. If you have to ask anyone a question about work, ask it in the lounge in the presence of everyone. If they make a nasty comment, just brush it off and pretend that you didn’t realize it was nasty. When you really need a breather, occasionally go off on your own, but don’t make it obvious.” And I also made it a point to look fabulous every day. This may not appeal to everyone in such a position, but it worked for me. It was terribly hard for the first few months, and then it became a routine. Eventually, the ringleader asked me where I was when I didn’t come into the lounge the day before. After that, I was completely accepted by the group. I have lived by that rule ever since and have passed it on to my children. One cannot fight with someone who will not fight. You keep your dignity and, above all, gain their respect. It works in school, at the workplace and even with your own family. -- Yvonne from Montreal Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.
HINTS FROM HELOISE HAND AIR DRYERS Dear Readers: Here are some of your responses to a Sound Off about public bathrooms having only hand air dryers: * Chris in Magnolia, Texas, wrote, “Although the air dryers now are pretty good, did you ever think about how you are drying your hands with ‘bathroom air,’ which, in some situations, is pretty awful?” * Mary M. in Lake Jackson, Texas, wrote, “I detest them for another reason: Some of them are so loud!” (I’m with you on this. -- Heloise) * Ellen N. in Florida wrote: “When air dryers are used, they deposit all the airborne bacteria/viruses back on the hands of the person who has just washed. If there is no paper-towel dispensers, it is more prudent to just let your hands air-dry.” A very interesting point! Some research shows that it may depend on the amount of time one uses an air dryer. Ten seconds or longer? Just warm air, or really hot air? There are many, many different types of germs, also. If you don’t like the idea of using a hand air dryer, grab some toilet paper or a tissue cover and use it. -- Heloise P.S.: As a road warrior who uses a lot of different public restrooms, my best defense is hand sanitizer! Even if I wash my hands, I still use it when I get out of the restroom.
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Amy C. Rust Fay to Mortgage www.thewestfieldnews.com Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 31, 2007, and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 16844, Page 119 and now held by the plaintiff by assignment has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendantʼs/Defendantsʼ Servicemembers status.
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0001 Legal Notices December 10, 2013 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT (SEAL) 2013 MISC. 480708 ORDER OF NOTICE
To: Christopher T. Fay; Amy C. Rust a/k/a Amy C. Fay a/k/a Amy C. Rust Fay and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in WESTFIELD, numbered 54 ROSEDELL DRIVE, given by Christopher T. Fay and Amy C. Rust a/k/a Amy C. Fay a/k/a Amy C. Rust Fay to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 31, 2007, and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 16844, Page 119 and now held by the plaintiff by assignment has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendantʼs/Defendantsʼ Servicemembers status.
If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil ReliefAct. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before January 13, 2014 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act.
field MA and Gary L Gover of THE WESTFIELD Westfield requesting thatNEWS an Order of Complete Settlement of the estate issue including to approve an accounting and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition.
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Docket No. HD11P2028EA
CITATION ON PETITION E-mail: dianedisanto@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com FOR ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Estate of: RONALD W. GINTOWT Date of Death: 07/14/2011
0001 Legal Notices December 10, 2013 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758
To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Mary F Derose of West Springfield MA and Gary L Gover of Westfield requesting that an Order of Complete Settlement of the estate issue including to approve an accounting and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition.
WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court.
Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Justice of this Court on You have the right to obtain a Date: December 06, 2013 To: Christopher T. Fay; November 27, 2013 copy of the Petition from the PeAmy C. Rust a/k/a Amy C. Fay Docket No. HD11P2028EA Suzanne T. Sequin titioner or at the Court. You have a/k/a Amy C. Rust Fay Register of Probate Attest: a right to object to this proceedand to all persons entitled to the CITATION ON PETITION If you now are, or recently have Deborah J. Patterson ing. To do so, you or your attorbenefit of the Servicemembers been, in the active military servFOR ORDER OF COMPLETE Recorder ney must file a written appearCivil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE ice of the UnitedStates of Amer201306-0633-PRP ance and objection at this Court 501 et seq.: JPMorgan Chase ica, then you may be entitled to before 10:00 a.m. on Bank, National Association Estate of: the benefits of the Servicemem01/03/2014. This is NOT a hearclaiming to have an interest in a bers Civil ReliefAct. If you object RONALD W. GINTOWT ing day, but a deadline by which Mortgage covering real property Date of Death: 07/14/2011 to a foreclosure of the you must file a written appearin WESTFIELD, numbered 54 above-mentioned property on ance and objection if you object ROSEDELL DRIVE, given by To all interested persons: that basis, then you or your atto this proceeding. If you fail a Christopher T. Fay and Amy C. torney must file a written appearHonor Roll 6tha/k/a Grade Academic Gabrielle Tyler Madison Robitaille Nick Mee timely written appearance and Rust Amy C. Fay Honors a/k/a A Petition has been filed by: ance and answer in this court at objection followed by an AffiRachel Baillargeon Maximum Voudren David Roundy Mary F Derose of WestJacob Mikhalinchik Amy C. RustHonors Fay to Mortgage Three Solomia SpringPemberton Square, Electronic Registration Systems, Colton Baker Adriana Arona Emma Schoenfeldfield MA and Gary L Gover of davit of Objections with thirty Moorehouse Boston,Ryan MA 02108 on or before days of the return date, acInc., datedBacon July 31, 2007, and JanuaryMatthew Seth Bannish Matthew Grade(30) Academic Honors Stephanie SguegliaWestfield requesting that 8th Morash an Or13, 2014 or you will be tion may be taken without furrecorded with the Hampden Jack Blake Hannah Bean Maximum Cassidy Sweeney der of Complete Settlement Josh Nixdorf of Honors forever barred from claiming that ther notice to you. County Registry of Deeds at you are Karsten to apentitled toNyarady the benefits of Sophia Carellas Aidan Burke Casey Almeida Bailey Tymeson the estate issue including Book 16844, Page 119 and now other Bacon said Act.Hannah Pease Zhane Catala JuliabyBursa Victoria Lindsay Walsh prove an accounting and WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffriheld the plaintiff by assignsuch relief as may be requested William Cameron Mason Balch Julia Yusenko Robert Piper on, First Justice of this Court. Sabrina Dawicki ment has/have filed with this in the Petition. Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Katherine Dengler Grace Cannady for determina- Chief Courtney Berry Sam Zabik Brian Rawson court a complaint Justice of this Court on Date: December 06, 2013 tion of Defendantʼs/Defendantsʼ Taylor Depaola Bridget Chernosky Amanda Beswick Nicholas Regnier You have the right to obtain a November 27, 2013 Servicemembers Honor copy Rollof the Petition fromEric Emily Dorval Aidan Cioch status. Madison Schmidt the Bone PeSuzanne T. Sequin Alexis Backholm titioner or at the Court. You Cassy Dupee Meghan Clark Matthave Bonsall Attest: Nick Stathatos Register of Probate IfLuna you now are, or recently have Alanna Barzola a right to object to this Sydney proceed-Brady Alexander Flagg Daury DeborahThomas J. Patterson Talyesha been, in the active military servattor- Buchanan Matthew Beswick ing. To do so, you or your Recorder Jay Fournier Nick Diaz Andrew David Tikhonchuk ice of the UnitedStates of Amerappear201306-0633-PRP Aaron Blanchard ney must file a writtenBrian Tabitha Franceschet Nicole Campbell Ashley Torres ica, then Dolat you may be entitled to Court Cardenuto Lauren Capannolaance and objection at this Amanda Fuller Annemarie Armando Alyssa Warren the benefits ofFioroni the Servicememb e f o r e 1 0 : 0 0 a . m . o n Nikita Chepurin bers CivilFiordalice ReliefAct. If you object Nicholas Garde Althea Fiona Cioch 01/03/2014. This is NOT a hearAli Clark toCameron a foreclosure of the James Gaudreau Foster Coffey Honorable Mention ing day, but a deadline Liam by which above-mentioned Spencer Cloutier you must file a writtenPatrick Jessica Gosselin Benjamin Gelinasproperty on Madison Adamszyk appear-Cordes that basis, then you or your atClarissa Cressotti ance and objection if you object Miranda Grochoski Emily Gelinas Sierra Demarinis Kyana Alvarado torney must file a written appearNoah Czepiel to this proceeding. If you a Karolina Gurulyova Kyleand Grabowski Allafail Dukan Chloe Balch ance answer in this court at Laura Delmonte timely written appearance Mairead Hagan ClarissaPemberton Jarrell Aidanand Dunn Chloe Balch Three Square, Ethan Flaherty objection followed byClaire an AffiBrianna Hoffman Mara Kelso Foley Garrett Bernachez Boston, MA 02108 on or before davit of Objections with thirty Nikolas Flevotomos January 13, 2014 or you will be Austin Jarret Erika Kovalski Margarita Gavrilyuk Adam Blair (30) days of the return date, acSawas Gerostergios forever from claiming that Connor Jordan Clairebarred Lamarche Julia furGolob Adam Blair tion may be taken without Trot Gosselin you are entitled to the benefits of Dalton Kiniry Madison Lemieux Sophie Gronbeck Jenna Blake ther notice to you. Dennis Hall said Act. Gabrielle Kopeski Mackenzie Liptak Jason Gustafson Emily Bone Zachary Hall WITNESS, Hon. Anne MAlex GeoffriIsabella Kozciak Olivia Marcyoniak Hall Cory Boulay Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Stephen Hinck on, First Justice of this Court. Madeline Leblanc ErikaJustice Mata of this Court on Benjamin Harmon Eddie Colo Chief Jeramy Hoar Gillian Ledoux Kealyn Matuszczak Elizabeth Hoffman Sophia Corcoran November 27, 2013 Jack Hogan Date: December 06, 2013
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0265 Firewood
0340 Apartment
100% HARDWOOD, GREEN, $140. 3 year season. $150. 1/2 & 1/4 cords also available. Outdoor furnace wood also available, cheap. CALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS!! Wholesale Wood Products, (304)851-7666.
WESTFIELD CHARMING 2 bedroom apartment with exposed oak. Built in cabinets, wood floors, large eat in kitchen with newer appliances and separate pantry. Gas heat, off street parking, basement storage and laundry, near St. Maryʼs Church. No A SEASONED LOG TRUCK d o g s . $675/month. LOAD of hardwood; (when proc- (413)548-8156. essed at least 7 cords), for only $650-$700 (depends on delivery distance). NOVEMBER SPECIAL!!! Call Chris @ CLASSIFIED (413)454-5782.
0340 Apartment
SEASONED FIREWOOD 100% hardwood. Stacking available. Cut, split, delivered. (128cu.ft.) Volume discounts. Call for pricing. Hollisterʼs Firewood (860)653-4950. SILO DRIED firewood. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)357-6345, (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)594-9550.
0315 Tag Sales HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Homemade candy, Avon Products. Southwick, 121 Berkshire Drive, Friday, Saturday, December 13&14. 9-2.
0339 Landlord Services
DASHE-INTEL COMPREHENSIVE LANDLORD SERVICES Tenant screening including criminal background and credit checks. Call Steve or Kate (413)579-1754 www.Dashe-Intel.com
0340 Apartment 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, com pletely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $925/month. No pets please. Call today wonʼt last. (413)348-3431. PLEASANT STREET, Westfield. 4 room, 1 bedroom. $725/month plus utilities. (413)562-2295. WESTBRIDGE TOWNHOUSES, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, full basement. $800/month plus utilities. (413)562-2295. WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM, kitchen and bath, 2nd floor. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. First, last, security. (413)250-4811. WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884. WESTFIELD 1st floor, 2 room apartment, all utilities included. Parking on premises. Storage area. Non smoking, no pets. $615/month. Available December 15th. Call (413)568-5905. WESTFIELD 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo. $875/month includes heat and hot water. No smoking, no pets. First, last, security. (413)519-8271. WESTFIELD 2 Bedroom, 2nd floor, off street parking, new bath, fresh paint, pantry, Laundry hook-up. $750/ month. First, last and security deposit (1 months rent). Call (413)519-7257. WESTFIELD 3 bedroom apartment for rent. 1st Floor off Court Street, 1.25 Miles from WSU and Stanley Park close to YMCA and all of Downtown. Unit includes stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, laundry hookups, private front porch. Separate entrances. $900/month. No Pets. Electric/gas not included. First and Last required for move in. (413)776-9995 Option 1. WESTFIELD 3 BEDROOM, kitchen, livingroom, bath, 2nd floor. $950/month plus utilities. First, last, security. (413)250-4811. WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom condo. $795/month heat included. For sale or rent. Call (603)726-4595.
Beautiful 2 bedroom townhouse, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water in cluded. Very reasonable heat cost. Sorry no pets. From $795/month.
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0355 House Rental
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LARGE FURNISHED ROOM. Parking, bus route, walking distance to all amenities. $120/weekly. Responsible mature male preferred. Non-smoker. (413)348-5070.
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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.
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Call for more information (860)485-1216 Equal Housing Opportunity
ROOM TO RENT in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities. Available now to non-smoker. $600/month, Westfield. (413)355-2338 or (413)562-7341.
0410 Mobile Homes
WESTFIELD, 498 Southampton Road, 2 bedroom ranch with 1 car garage, $960/month plus utilities. First, last & security deposit. (413)568-8614.
CHICOPEE BLUEBIRD ACRES, 2 bedroom, 12ʼx57ʼ, pellet stove, 2 sheds, aluminum roof, en closed porch. $45,000. DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM (413)593-9961.
0360 Condo For Rent 0430 Condos For Sale CONDO FOR RENT, Westfield, 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths with full basement. $975/month plus deposits. Owner/ broker, 413-374-4461
WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom condo for sale by owner.. $79,000. Please call (603)726-4595.
0375 Business Property MONTGOMERY 5 miles from WHS. Beautiful office. $350/month includes utilities and WiFi. 2 adjoining offices. $525/month. Call (413)977-6277.
0355 House Rental 0380 Vacation Rental FEEDING HILLS, House for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath on dead E N GL E W O O D , F L O R ID A . end street. $1,200 plus deposits. Lovely home for vacation rental. Two bedroom, two bath, garage. Owner/ Broker, 413-374-4461. Close to beaches. Text/call for details, 413-543-1976.
0440 Services A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN, Debris Removal, landscaping, fall yard clean-up, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462. TREE REMOVAL. Reasonable rates, senior citizens discount. Fully insured. Call for your free estimates, (413)388-9723.
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Carpet
Electrician
CARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, Service. Installation & Repairs. Customer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich (413)530-7922.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.
WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. Flooring/Floor Sanding (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in busi- A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDness. www.wagnerrug.com ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) 569-3066. Chimney Sweeps HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured. Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706.
Computers
Gutter Cleaning RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REPAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m.
COMPUTER HELP AVAILABLE. In home training. Network setup, data re- GUTTER CLEANING. Get then clean covery and much more. For more infor- ed before the FREEZE!! Clean, flush and check for leaks. Call Matt mation call John (413)568-5928. (413)777-8381.
Drywall
T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete profesHauling sional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821- A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, 8971. Free estimates. scrap metal removal. Seasoned Firewood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377. KINGER PAINT & DRYWALL. Interior, exterior, ceiling repair, drywall A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. damage, cabinet refinishing, specialFurniture, trash, appliances. Full house izing in textured ceilings. Fully incleanouts, basements, attics, yards. sured. Call (413)579-4396. Furnace and hot water heater removal. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. Electrician Free estimate on phone. Senior discount. Call Pete (413)433-0356. JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior dis- www.arajunkremoval.com. count. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience. Home Improvement Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682. 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. 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.
AMR BUILDING & REMODELING. Sunrooms, decks, additions, bathrooms, window and door replacements and more. MA. Reg. #167264. Licensed and fully insured. Call Stuart Richter (413)297-5858. C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call (413)262-9314.
BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REMODELING.Kitchens, additions, decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass Registered #106263, licensed & insured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.
Home Improvement DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com
COPPA HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Remodeling, home restoration, home repairs, finish basements, bath/kitchen trim/woodwork, siding/decks, windows/ doors. CSL 103574, HIC Reg.147782. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Joe (413)454-8998.
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JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.
ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.
House Painting
Plumbing & Heating
ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call 568-9731. No job too small !!
NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We’re your color specialists! Fall season is in full swing. Get all your exterior painting needs done now. Including painting and staining log homes. Call (413)230-8141.
DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your exterior home improvement needs Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. ACCEPTING NEW RESIDENTIAL PLOWING CUSTOMERS FOR SOUTHWICK ONLY. Call for free quote. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. A NEW LOOK FOR FALL. Let Home www.delreohomeimprovement.com Decor help. Interior painting and wallCall GARY DELCAMP (413)569-3733. papering, specializing in faux finishes. Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, (413)626-8880. TOM DISANTO Home Improvements The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & WALLadditions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, PAPERING. Quality workmanship at low, siding, windows, decks, porches, sun- low prices. Interior/Exterior Painting & rooms, garages. License #069144. MA Staining, Wallpaper, Ceiling Repair & Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, Spray. Free Estimates. Call Steve at REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call (413)386-3293. Tom (413)568-7036.
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
Snowplowing A.B.C. SNOWPLOWING. Westfield residential only. 15 years experience. Call Dave (413)568-6440.
SNOWPLOWING / SNOWBLOWING. On time, reliable service. Average Landscaping/Lawn Care driveway, $40.00. Also specializing in ALL CALLS RETURNED! Fall fall clean ups. Call (413)727-4787. cleanups, curb side leaf pickups, mowPAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. ing, aerating, overseeding, dethatching, All your carpentry needs. Remodeling mulch & trimming. Free estimates. Ask Tree Service specialty. Additions, garages, decks, for Mel (413)579-1407. A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD siding. Finish trim, window replaceTREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land ment. Kitchens designed by Prestige. Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log (413)386-4606. Truck Loads. (413)569-6104. LEAVES -CURB SIDE LEAF REMOVAL - FALL CLEAN UPS. Call for your free Quote today! You rake um' & Leaf the rest to us. Residential and AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. ProfesRICHTER HOME Building & Remodel- Commercial, Fully Insured. Visit our sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, caing. Specializing in home improve- website at bling and removals. Free estimates, ment services. Roofs, windows, www.BusheeEnterprises.com for all of fully insured. Please call Ken 569doors, decks, finished carpentry, re- our services! Bushee Enterprises, LLC. 0469. models, additions, basement refinish- (413)569-3472.
ing, and much more. Quality work from a punctual, reliable and experienced home improvement company. Licensed and Insured. MA CSL #97940, MA HIC #171709, CT HIC #0633464. Call Dave Richter for an estimate (413)519-9838.
CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert tree removal. Prompt estimates. YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush Crane work. Insured. “After 34 removal, hedge/tree trimming, years, we still work hard at being mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate #1.” (413)562-3395. Lawncare, (413)579-1639.