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Weekend crash injures six By CARL E. HARTDEGEN Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Six people were transported to area hospitals Saturday evening after a head-on collision which involved three vehicles on Southwick Road. The crash was reported at 5:14 p.m. Saturday and two officers immediately responded, as did two ambulances, a fire engine and, since the initial report suggested that occupants might be trapped inside one of the vehicles, the heavy rescue truck also responded. Fire Captain Rebecca Boutin was in command at the scene and quickly requested a third ambulance, as all six persons who had been in the three vehicles required medical attention. Within minutes, Boutin requested a fourth city ambulance but found that extraordinary measures were not needed to remove any of the occupants from any of the vehicles. A fifth ambulance was requested from the Southwick Fire Department but it was not needed and the request was cancelled before it arrived. Officer Kyle Racicot reports that his investigation showed that a southbound vehicle, operated by Theresa Cranouski of 14 Granville Road, Southwick, crossed the center line and sideswiped a northbound vehicle, even though the operator, Dawn M. Connolly-Schafer of 42 Bowdoin St., had swerved to the side of the road in an attempt to avoid the southbound car. Upon impact, Connolly-Schafer’s 2007 Jeep Wrangler spun off the road. Cranouski’s vehicle, a 2007 Chevrolet Impala, continued and stuck a second northbound vehicle, a 2013 Nissan Altima operated by Krystal Guilmette, of 22 Heggie Drive., head-on. Guilmette’s car was occupied by three passengers. Cranouski and one of the passengers in the Nissan were transported to Baystate Medical Center, where they were treated and admitted, but See Crash, Page 3
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plans call for the demolition of the home to make way for a single tenant strip store. Keith King said last night that the property was purchased in 2006 with the intent to move the family business there. An 8,000 square-foot facility, including a retail center and warehouse, was planned but did not come to fruition. “It has sat idle since we purchased it,” King said. While the brothers are not privy to all the details of the proposed development, King
By CARL E. HARTDEGEN Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A Cycle Street resident is facing charges after he apparently engaged in target practice from the window of his third-floor apartment, shooting across the street at bottles and cups emplaced on a fence. A Columbia Manufacturing employee called the emergency dispatch center at 9:56 a.m. to report that a glass front door of the office was struck by an apparent BB or pellet. Officer Patrick Shea responded and spoke with a maintenance worker who said that somebody had been shooting at bottles lined up on a fence owned by the company and he looked up to see a person with a rifle in an open window as he cleaned up the bottles and broken glass. He said that the man “gave him the hairy eyeball” when the saw him looking at him. The office worker who had called police said that she had heard a noise and investigated to find a BB sized hole in the glass front door. The officer noted that the hole was in a clear line-of-sight from the window in question. Shea reports that as he entered the apartment building he heard a noise as if from an air rifle and heard two persons talking about a BB gun as he approached the relevant apartment. The officer reports he observed a woman he recognized from previous encounters and her son leaving the
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Kate Bednaz, a registered soil scientist and permitting specialist for R. Levesque Associates Inc., explains a site plan drawing for a new 9,100-square-foot retail store that would be located at 662 College Highway during a meeting with the Southwick Conservation Commission last night at the Southwick Town Hall. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Major retailer sets sights on Southwick By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The town could have a new retailer if plans presented by Incremental Development, LLC (ID) are approved. Representatives of ID and R. Levesque Associates met with the Conservation Commission last night to map out plans to deal with wetlands on the parcel located at 662 College Highway. The land is currently owned by Keith and Kevin King and includes a single family home that is now a rental property. The
Local author launches book By PETER FRANCIS Staff Writer WESTFIELD – R.W. Thompson is no stranger to writing. Or rejection slips. “I’ve been looking for a publisher for six years,” said the former teacher and principal. “I’ve got a large stack of rejection slips.” Thursday, the longtime Westfield resident and educator will hold a launch party for his first book, “The Crystal Butterfly”, at the Westfield Athenaeum Children’s Library. The book is the first in a planned trilogy aimed at children between the third and fifth grades. “Seven all the way through to 12-yearolds,” he said of the intended age range for the story. “That’s when (students) really get into stories and begin learning about subjects like geography and history.” The latter subjects are near and dear to the author’s heart, as he taught social studies, in addition to physical education, for over a dozen years at Granville Elementary School before taking over as the school’s principal in 1990, a position he held until his retirement in 2006. In his retirement, Thompson has been indulging his passion for writing. “I’ve always been writing,” he said. “Stories for my children, poems…” Thompson said that “The Crystal Butterfly”, which is already available at online retailer Amazon.com, took him One of two illustrations from R.W. Thompson’s new book, about a year to write, and that the biggest difficulty in the book’s preliminary “The Crystal Butterfly” (Submitted Photo)
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An illustration from R.W. Thompson’s new book “The Crystal Butterfly” (Submitted Photo)
stages was in finding an illustrator for it, a task which was awarded to a former teacher at Granville Elementary. “I think that great illustrations can be very useful in getting the point across
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in many areas of the curriculum,” Thompson said. “As the old axiom goes, ‘a picture is worth a thousand See Local Author, Page 3
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Pancake Breakfast with Santa SOUTHWICK - Everyone loves pancakes! This year enjoy the annual Southwick Lions Club Pancakes with Santa Breakfast at the Southwick Rec Center, in Southwick on Sunday, December 15. The cost for the breakfast, which includes pancakes, eggs, and sausage, is $7.00 per adult and $5.00 for children under 12 years of age. The breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. and continues until noontime. Always a hit, this event is crowed so come early and take part in the children’s raffle and photos with Santa, which are a feature of this event, at a small additional cost. The proceeds from this fund raiser will go toward the Mass Eye Research fund and school scholarships for our local students. The Lions Club International is best known for fighting issues dealing with blindness and eyesight problems, but the Southwick Lions Club, which was founded in 1947, combats many human life issues and is a strong presence in the community. Whenever a Lions Club gets together, problems get solved and communities get better.
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Annual Advent by Candlelight This past Sunday, the St. John’s Lutheran Church held their annual Advent by Candlelight night. This event has been on going for over 30 years and brings together family and friends to enjoy a sit-down dinner, singing of Christmas Carols, and hearing the meaning of Christmas. Each table was decorated with the Christmas spirit with over 125 attending the event. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
WESTFIELD – ‘Come Rover, come Rusty! Come Dasher and Dancer!’ to Westfield Feed & Supplies– 288 Union St, Westfield MA – on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm to get your pet photo taken with Santa. Cost is $10 for a 5 x 7 inch color photo in support of Friends of the Westfield Animal Shelter, Inc. Photos will be available for pick-up on Saturday, December 21 at Westfield Feed& Supplies. Friends of the Westfield Animal Shelter, Inc. is a registered non-profit organization founded to care for the dogs from the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter. The Westfield Regional Animal Shelter is an animal control facility servicing Westfield, West Springfield, Agawam, Southampton and Granville. All proceeds from the photos will be used to provide for the needs of the dogs including medical expenses, training and supplies not covered by the City of Westfield. For more information about Friends of the Westfield Animal Shelter, Inc. and dogs currently available for adoption, please check out our Facebook page. *Snow date Saturday, December 14. If in doubt due to weather conditions, please contact Westfield Feed at (413) 562-3689.
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Aluminum Christmas trees shine again MEG JONES Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lucy Van Pelt coveted one in the Peanuts Christmas special. So did apparently a million people who bought an Evergleam to turn their living room into a space-age winter wonderland. Like a TV antenna’s wad of tinfoil magically coming to life, aluminum Christmas trees sparkled and glowed in living rooms and front windows during their heyday in the 1960s and ‘70s. No need to traipse out to a tree lot and wrestle one home tied to the car roof. No needles littering the carpet. No need to worry about the family dog drinking out of the stand. Then, like any fad, they wore out their yuletide welcome and were forgotten in attics, tossed out in the trash or sold at garage sales for 50 cents. See Christmas Trees, Page 8
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, Dec. 3, the 337th day of 2013. There are 28 days left in the year.
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n Dec. 3, 1984, thousands of people died after a cloud of methyl isocyanate gas escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary in Bhopal, India.
Washkansky, who lived 18 days with the new heart. The 20th Century Limited, the famed luxury train, completed its final run from New York to Chicago.
views of U.S. Episcopalians and Canadian Anglicans formed a rival North American province.
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In 1979, 11 people were killed in a crush of fans at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum, where the British rock group The Who was performing.
The White House rejected a Republican proposal to avert the “fiscal cliff,” a plan that included $800 billion in higher tax revenue over 10 years but no increase in tax rates for the wealthy. A U.S. defense official said Syria had been moving its chemical weapons components in recent days; President Barack Obama warned Syria’s Bashar Assad that if he were to use those weapons against rebels fighting his country’s military, “there will be consequences.” Palace officials announced that Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate were expecting their first child.
In 1810, British forces captured Mauritius from the French, who had renamed the island nation off southeast Africa “Ile de France.” In 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state. In 1828, Andrew Jackson was elected president of the United States by the Electoral College. In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio — the first truly coeducational school of higher learning in the United States — began holding classes. In 1910, Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science, died in Chestnut Hill, Mass. at age 89. In 1925, George Gershwin’s Concerto in F had its world premiere at New York’s Carnegie Hall, with Gershwin at the piano. In 1947, the Tennessee Williams play “A Streetcar Named Desire” opened on Broadway. In 1967, surgeons in Cape Town, South Africa led by Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first human heart transplant on Louis
In 1980, Bernadine Dohrn, a former leader of the radical Weather Underground, surrendered to authorities in Chicago after more than a decade as a fugitive. In 1992, the first telephone text message was sent by British engineer Neil Papworth, who transmitted the greeting “Merry Christmas” from his work computer in Newbury, Berkshire, to Vodafone executive Richard Jarvis’ mobile phone.
TEN YEARS AGO: A U.N. tribunal convicted and sentenced a radio news director and a newspaper editor to life imprisonment for their role in promoting the 1994 Rwandan genocide. British actor David Hemmings died on a Romanian movie set; he was 62.
FIVE YEARS AGO: President-elect Barack Obama selected New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary. (However, Richardson withdrew a month later when it appeared his confirmation hearings would be complicated by a grand jury investigation over how state contracts were issued to political donors; Gary Locke ended up being appointed.) Theological conservatives upset by liberal
ONE YEAR AGO:
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Movie director Jean-Luc Godard is 83. Singer Jaye P. Morgan is 82. Actor Nicolas Coster is 80. Actress Mary Alice is 72. Rock singer Ozzy Osbourne is 65. Actress Heather Menzies is 64. Rock singer Mickey Thomas is 64. Country musician Paul Gregg (Restless Heart) is 59. Actor Steven Culp is 58. Actress Daryl Hannah is 53. Actress Julianne Moore is 53. Olympic gold medal figure skater Katarina Witt is 48. Actor Brendan Fraser is 45. Singer Montell Jordan is 45. Actor Royale Watkins is 44. Actor Bruno Campos is 40. Actress Holly Marie Combs is 40. Actress Liza Lapira (TV: “Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23”) is 38. Actress Lauren Roman is 38. Pop-rock singer Daniel Bedingfield is 34. Actress Anna Chlumsky is 33. Actor Brian Bonsall is 32. Pop/rock singer-songwriter Andy Grammer is 30. Actress Amanda Seyfried is 28. Actor Michael Angarano is 26. Actor Jake T. Austin is 19.
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Assessor’s Meeting at 5:30 pm Fire Department Meeting at 6:30 pm
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 BLANDFORD Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm
HUNTINGTON Selectboard at 6 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm Council on Aging meeting cancelled Planning Board
SOUTHWICK A house located at 662 College Highway could be razed to make way for a new 9,100-square-foot retail business in Southwick. The Southwick Conservation Commission heard plans of the new business during last night’s meeting at the Southwick Town Hall. The property is zoned as business restricted. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Major Retailer Continued from Page 1 said it was “a fantastic opportunity for Southwick.” Representatives of ID, whose principal partners include NFL player Timothy Bulman who will serve as the lead on the Southwick project, said they could not divulge the name of the proposed tenant because a deal has not been signed. “It will be a general merchandise
retailer,” they said, adding it would be “unique” to the area. Conservation Commission members will have a site visit this weekend before signing off on the project. Last night it approved the Request For Determination of Applicability. The plans also need approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board.
Incremental Development is a Bostonbased commercial real estate acquisition company comprised of NFL athletes, attorneys, accountants, property managers, and real estate advisors. Its web site lists Timothy R. Bulman and Andrew J. Bulman, Esq. as co-founders and principals.
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both had been discharged by yesterday afternoon. Both Guilmette and Connolly-Schafer and the other two passengers in the t?Nissan were transported to Noble Hospital where Guilmette was treated and admitted but discharged on Monday. The others were treated and released immediately. All three vehicles were towed from the crash scene. Racicot reports that Cranouski said she doesn’t remember what happened or why her vehicle crossed the center line.
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R.W. Thompson, author of “The Crystal Butterfly” “The Crystal Butterfly is lost somewhere in the United States, but the next book is somewhere else in the world,” he said. The story is only 28 pages long, but Thompson said it is already drawing rave reviews from customers online, and that he is anticipating that local residents will enjoy the book immensely. “The preliminary comSarah Helps Seniors
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Local Author words’”. Originally hailing from Arkansas, Thompson has lived in the Westfield area since 1964, and after coming home from the Air Force in 1971, attended Westfield State College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education with a dual major in social studies and physical education. “I wanted to create a book/ series that would inspire children to think creatively about a problem using clues from history and geography,” he said, when asked of what he hopes to accomplish. “As a history teacher, I always stressed to my students that there was a story in the pictures of a textbook, and encouraged them to look closer at them. I often used higher level picture books to supplement a specific event that we might be studying.” Thompson came up with the story years ago for his daughter, who often wore a crystal butterfly necklace, and explained that the story is a mystery about a princess who has lost a crystal stone butterfly, and calls on the reader to find it, using clues related to history and geography.
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ments from individuals online say it’s terrific,” he said. “It’s been getting nice reviews on amazon. I just want children to get into the story of the messenger’s journey and take this quote to heart ‘In order to understand where you’re going, you have to know where you’re from.’” In addition to “The Crystal Butterfly” trilogy, the author has two more children’s stories in the works, tentatively titled “Daydreaming” and “The Gift”, along with a full length novel, “Across Time”, which he expects to have fin-
ished by the end of 2014. Thompson said the first sequel to the “The Crystal Butterfly”, which is going by the working title of “The Coral Jaguar”, is currently in the works. The book launch will be held in the Athenaeum’s Boys and Girls Library Activity Room Thursday, and will run from 6-8 p.m. Registration for the event is required, and those interested in attending may register by phone or by stopping by the library.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 GRANVILLE Fire House at 7 pm
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Automatic gas tax now on 2014 statewide ballot
In response to the person asking the Southwick Chief of Police to write an article clarifying the laws for cyclists in Massachusetts, a quick read of the law at http://www.mass.gov/ legis/bills/senate/185/st02/st02573.htm Will show you that cyclist are allowed, by law, to travel two abreast. The law was written with the safety of cyclists in mind. I am disturbed by the front-page story in Friday’s paper. A bunch of kids nearly killed someone in a fight over a girl. According to the article four or so teens took offence that another kid was talking to a girl so they kicked and punched him until he was unconscious. The article stated the floor was awash with beer and blood and the victim lay there totally blacked out from repeat kicks to the head and face. When friends tried to drag the lifeless body of the victim out of the house to get him to the hospital for help he began to vomit. This victim could have died from this attack! And what happened to the main attacker? He got probation. That is no penalty at all. A $90.00 fine that doesn’t even cover the court cost and told to get anger management classes. How is this justice? I’m sure this must have cost the court more then the $90 fine. Who pays the medical bills? An insurance company? Why should they have to cover an intentional assault! Why should Southwick police have to bust there butt doing an investigation and spend extra time doing paper work? All I can say is the attacker is very glad I was not the judge. Actually, the “main attacker” who allegedly initiated the assault and the host (who in many cultures would be deemed to be responsible for the safety of guests under his roof) were acquitted by a jury. The only person who was held in any way responsible for the assault was one of two persons who allegedly joined in the attack as the victim was trying to flee. Good Morning! I would like to respond to a PulseLine entry that was made on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Since the PulseLine is one that I would consider valid I have no issue responding to the comment. After all, law enforcement officials are not only responsible for enforcing the law but should do their part in educating the public whenever there is a question pertaining to the law. Therefore, I am going to address the writer’s concerns since it was put on my shoulder to save someone’s life. One must realize that moreso today than ever we are seeing people of all ages and from all walks of life riding their bicycles while sharing the roadways with motor vehicles. The mix of motorists and cyclists not only has safety implications but the two create a challenge to our everyday operation on our roadways. We believe that by enforcing the laws that not only govern motor vehicle operators but those that regulate cyclists it will ensure a safe traffic flow with the community. A key point that bicyclists and motorists must realize when sharing our roadways is our laws reflect that bikes must be treated just like motor vehicles. The law indicates that motorists must treat bicyclists in the same manner as other operators using the road. We have found through the years there is a common misconception by drivers that bicyclists shouldn’t share the roadways. With that in mind, it should be noted our laws demonstrate the law pertaining to motor vehicles apply to bicycles. To put it simply, bicyclists must obey all of the rules other drivers must obey. I have noted below some motor vehicle laws that an operator of a motor vehicle should know encountering a bicyclist on the road. Fail to yield when turning right. When a vehicle overtakes a bicycle proceeding in the same direction, the motorist must not make a right turn unless the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle. Fail to yield to on-coming bicyclists when turning left. When a vehicle is turning left, it must yield the right of way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, “including a bicycle to the right of approaching vehicles.” Unsafe overtaking of a bicyclist. If it is not possible to overtake a bike at a safe distance in the same lane, the overtaking vehicle must: (1) safely use all or part of an adjacent lane, or (2) wait for a safe opportunity to overtake. A motor vehicle that overtake a bike “shall not return to the right until safely clear of the overtaken bike.” Opening door near bicyclist. No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle unless it can be done safety without interfering with the movement of bicycles, pedestrians and other traffic. Approaching a bicyclist. A motorist approaching a bicyclist must slow, pass at a safe distance, and at a reasonable and proper speed. There are a couple of interesting points that I feel I must mention. The first point is an operator of a motor vehicle can be issued a citation if he or she unnecessarily honks his or her horn while driving directly behind a bicyclist. This type of noise can obviously startle a bicyclist. The second point is the law relates that it is no longer a defense for a motorist who causes an accident with a bicycle that the bike was to the right of vehicular traffic. There are a number of laws that directly regulate bicycle operation in the Commonwealth. In fairness to the motor vehicle operators I am going to mention some of those regulations. Some of those regulations which bicyclists commonly disobey: Stop Sign and/or Red Light Failure to yield when entering a roadway or turning left. Failure to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk. Failure to ride on the correct side of the road. {contrary to popular belief, bicyclists should not ride against traffic, and view themselves as simply another vehicle subject to the rules of the road.} There are exceptions to the normal rules of the road for bicyclists that specially allow bicyclists to Pass on the right and Ride on sidewalks safety while outside of business districts (unless regulated by local ordinances or by-laws.) This paragraph addresses the main issue brought forth by the
“Volunteers across the state collected over 100,000 signatures to place a question on the 2014 statewide ballot giving voters the opportunity to eliminate a requirement in a new law to adjust the gasoline tax annually based on the Consumer Price Index, rather than our state legislators voting on it,” said Allie. “We pay our state legislators to vote on taxes. An automatic tax has no vote and no accountability. This is a dangerous and possibly illegal taxing mechanism passed by our legislators in Boston.” As of last Monday, over 80,000 signatures had been certified, thus assuring the question will be on the ballot. People can volunteer, donate or get more information at http://www.tankthegastax.org “People have had enough of government over-reaching, over-spending, over-taxing and causing problems rather than serving the public,” said Allie. “We should be focused on the economy, inflation and creating jobs, not on how to grow government and take more tax dollars from people. Government is making it harder for people to make it. Government at all levels is making it harder for small business to plan, invest and create more jobs.” “First, Congress passed legislation affecting everyone’s healthcare and one-
City Councilor–elect Dan Allie receives 1,107 certified signatures from Westfield’s Registrar of Voters Marisa Colon. sixth of the U.S. economy, yet does not read it. Then, Massachusetts has to repeal the ‘Software Tax’ because it is so bad our government cannot figure out how to implement it and now our state legislature tries to slip pass an automatic taxing mechanism that does not require a vote,” said Allie.
“After weeks of going door-to-door, myself and a group of dedicated volunteers gathered signatures at grocery stores, the Granville Fair and Holyoke Mall. We were joined by students and volunteers coming forward to help,” said Aliie. “We collected nearly 1,400 signatures in about two months, and
reached our goal of 1,000 certified signatures in Westfield. We delivered petitions to clerks in West Springfield, Holyoke, Granville, Soutthwick, Russell and Blandford. Our efforts received a boost with a front-page story in The Westfield News (http://thewestfieldnews.com/?p=58148) and we were featured on WWLP-TV 22” “This is just the beginning,” said Allie, who will be sworn in January as city councilor. He plans to continue working and organizing people in the area. “More people need to be involved, organized and effective to change government, said Allie. “The state and federal governments are out of control and causing problems for people, business and our local governments. We have to work to control it and return to government of the people, by the people and for the people. We need to organize busloads of residents and taxpayers, little old ladies, veterans and small business owners going to Boston to lobby, protest and demand that our state legislators do their job and vote on things, as well as to demand Boston restore local aid to cities and towns.”
IG finds holes in DHS’s cybersecurity By TONY ROMM Politico.com The Department of Homeland Security is leading the charge to bolster the country’s porous digital defenses, but it’s also struggled this year to safeguard its own systems against hackers and spies, according to its top watchdog. A report Monday from the DHS inspector general reiterated that the agency for months failed to patch its systems regularly against known cybersecurity threats or scan its networks consistently, in real time, to keep out digital malefactors. Some at DHS even had been using an old, soon-to-be unsupported version of Microsoft Windows, according to the IG, whose conclusions are drawn from earlier studies issued throughout 2013. DHS also lagged in developing a more secure system to ensure the right employees are accessing the right data, the watchdog found. The IG’s report card isn’t all bad for DHS, which did receive a few high marks. The agency, for its part, told the IG it has remedied some of the worst mistakes, with an eye on additional fixes next year. A spokesman said DHS “continues to improve and strengthen our capabilities to address” cyber risks. But the IG’s critical report nonetheless spells political trouble for an agency that currently lacks a secretary and previously had been dinged for its underperforming cybersecurity programs. Adding to the burden, DHS is at the forefront of President Barack Obama’s push to harden the nation’s most sensitive institutions against a crippling cyberattack. The report could yet again galvanize long-standing DHS skeptics on Capitol Hill. “President Obama has called on the private sector to improve its cybersecurity practices to ensure that our nation’s critical infrastructure is not vulnerable to an attack,” said Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, the top Republican on the chamber’s Homeland Security Committee. “DHS and other agencies must be held to at least the same standard.” DHS occupies the front lines of the government’s work on cybersecurity. For one thing, the agency plays a key role advising other federal entities on the best ways to combat cybercriminals. And DHS has been tasked under an executive order, signed by the president in February, to work alongside the private sector on voluntary improvements to their digital defenses. For all its policy work, however, DHS consistently has received mixed report cards for its cyber hygiene. One study by its IG, issued earlier in November, found the department lacked the proper tools and cash to track and share cyberthreat information among its federal partners. That same audit also concluded that DHS needed additional staff — and better training — if it hoped to assist the owners of power plants, water systems and other forms of critical infrastructure during a cyberemergency. The IG’s latest report, finished this month and published Monday, only adds to the DHS headaches. Many of the IG’s writer. Bicyclists are not required by state law to use bike paths, keep to the right, or ride in single file. Our laws do not limit bicyclists to paths or right edge of the road. The law does relate that all drivers, including bicyclists, are generally to use the right lane. Bicyclists no longer have to ride single file. However, they may not ride more than two (2) abreast and, on a road with more than one lane in the same direction of travel, must stay within the single lane. In ending, I would like to cover the following two (2) issues pertaining to bicycles: (1) Bicycles are allowed on all roadways, except on limited access or express highways where signs prohibit bicycles. (2) Bicyclists must always “facilitate overtaking.” The law mandates that bicyclists move to the right side of the road when necessary to allow a motor vehicle to pass. There are a number of addition laws related to bicycles which I didn’t cover. They can be found in our Massachusetts General Laws under Chapter 85, 89, 90. -Chief David Ricardi, Southwick Police Department Join the conversation, email @ pulseline@thewestfieldnews.com
conclusions come straight from studies it issued this summer — but a few of the watchdog’s earlier, recommended fixes don’t appear to have been fully implemented yet at the agency. Some of the IG’s concerns affect the National Protection and Programs Directorate, the gigantic division within DHS that does its cybersecurity work. The IG reiterated Monday its earlier May findings that NPPD and other DHS components “received scores of below 65 percent” when it comes to managing patches — that is, installing fixes to prevent against known malware. Other branches of DHS weren’t using the appropriate security settings, according to the IG. Replying to the IG in October, a top DHS official promised the agency since the summer had taken “major steps” toward fixing those “configuration” troubles. Asked specifically about some of the criticisms, though, a DHS spokesman said in a statement only that “efforts are already underway” to address them in an “efficient and timely manner.” The IG also dinged DHS on Monday for failing to keep close tabs on its progress toward fixing security vulnerabilities in its top-secret systems. In doing so, investigators pointed back to their study from June. And DHS vaguely said it would “continue to strengthen” its review process, with an eye on finishing improvements by next February. The report raises other unanswered questions elsewhere at DHS. Key agency efforts to upgrade how it verifies the identities of those accessing sensitive data also have lagged, according to the IG review, and will miss year-end targets. Nor has the agency met government goals to reduce its number of unsecured connections to the public Web. The watchdog also said DHS lacks a “central repository to track and monitor information that resides in a public cloud.” As of March, at least, DHS headquarters and some of its components, like the TSA, were still using Windows XP. It’s not clear whether DHS still relies on the dated operating system, which Microsoft will stop supporting with security updates in 2014. The report certainly resonated on Capitol Hill, which has long tried but failed to produce cybersecurity reform legislation. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), the leader of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said the IG findings show “significant progress has been made in enhancing DHS’s information security efforts.” But, he acknowledged, “Despite these gains, though, DHS OIG highlighted some very important areas in which DHS, like many other federal agencies, can and should improve.” The IG’s criticisms about archaic software, outmoded security practices and missed benchmarks at DHS come just days after the president’s top tech advisers issued their own scathing assessment of cybersecurity. That report charged the government “rarely follows accepted best practices” and “needs to lead by example.”
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WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 8:45 a.m.: public service, Amelia Park Children’s Museum, 29 S. Broad Street, two officers were detailed to assist with the helicopter arrival of Santa Claus; 9:38 a.m.: larceny, North Elm Street, a caller reports that a review of his business credit card account revealed seven unauthorized charges totaling more than $125, the case was referred to the financial crimes unit of the detective bureau; 10:09 a.m.: animal complaint, East Mountain Road, a caller reports striking a cat which ran into the path of her vehicle, the responding officer reports the black cat is deceased and was moved out of the roadway, the animal control officer was notified to remove the cat; 10:36 a.m.: assist citizen, Bates Road, an attorney called police to request an officer to keep the peace as a client who holds power of attorney for a resident changes the locks at her home, the responding officer reports he arrived to find a neighbor on the scene who was concerned that her friend’s personal property was being removed while she is in a nursing facility, the officer reports that the neighbor was advised that her friend’s representative was acting within his rights to safeguard her property by changing the locks; 6:11 p.m.: animal complaint, Montgomery Road, a caller reports he struck a deer with his vehicle and it is still alive, the responding officer reports the deer was seriously injured and was dispatched, the carcass was removed; 6:47 p.m.: assist citizen, Dubois Street, a woman came to the station to request an officer to keep the peace while she retrieves property from her former boyfriend’s residence, the officer reports he spoke with the resident by phone who said that he would not be present but allowed the woman to gather her possessions in his absence, the officer reports the resident’s roommate was present but also made no objections; 11:27 p.m.: vandalism, Powdermill Village, 126 Union St., a caller reports someone “popped” her tires, the responding officer reports the caller indentified a male party who she said had been involved in an argument with her friend and may have let the air out of her tires, the officer advised the caller to call back if she finds that actual damage was done to the tires, the woman called back at 1:31 a.m. to report that a tire had been punctured and an incident report was filed; Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 12:19 a.m.: city ordinance violation, Half Mile Falls Park, North Elm Street, a dispatcher reports five people are loitering in the park after dark, the responding officer reports they were advised that city parks close at dusk and they left the area; 1:19 a.m.: assault, Arnold Street, a caller from an Arnold Street bar reports a male party “sucker punched” another customer and fled the bar in a described vehicle, the responding officer reports the vehicle was found and stopped but the operator denied a disturbance, the officer noted that his right hand was dripping blood and the man changed his story, the suspect said that he had punched a man in the bar who said during an argument that he likes to beat up women, another officer spoke with the other party and a bar employee, the officer was told that the man who had left the bar had instigated the altercation, a criminal complaint for assault and battery was filed; 4:07 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Union Street, a patrol officer requests a tow for a vehicle which did not have a valid inspection sticker, the operator’s license was found to be suspended, the plates were seized, the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard and the female operator was provided a courtesy transport to a Union Street address; 5:14 p.m.: accident, Southwick Road, a caller reports a headon collision, see story in the Tuesday edition of The Westfield News; 10:54 p.m.: liquor law violation, East Main Street, the manager of a an East Main Street restaurant reports he confiscated beer from six youthful patrons, the responding officer reports that only two of the subjects were still in the restaurant upon his arrival, the two youths said that they had not been drinking beer and their friends who had been drinking left, the two remaining youths said that they wanted to be responsible and stayed to pay their bill, the youths declined to identify their companions.
Charges Continued from Page 1 building and, when he knocked on the door of the suspect apartment, a man who is often associated with the woman answered it. The man readily admitted that he owned an air-powered BB rifle and had been shooting out his windows at bottles and cups set up across the street. The man showed Shea a BB rifle with a scope and, when asked, rightly asserted that no Firearms Identification Card is necessary to own the rifle which he said he bought at a Springfield Road department store. The man also said, in response to Shea’s question, he has never taken a firearms safety course. Shea reports that he seized the rifle and charged the man for malicious destruction of property, discharging an air rifle on a public way, disorderly conduct and, since the man’s companion’s son had been present, reckless endangerment of a child. The Department of Children and Families was notified.
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Former WSU student seeks new trial DENISE LAVOIE, AP Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON (AP) — Bryan Johnston and David Sullivan were close friends in high school and kept in touch after heading off to different colleges. But years later, Johnston walked into Sullivan’s off-campus apartment at UMassAmherst and shot him six times with an assault rifle. During Johnston’s trial, he didn’t deny killing his old friend but claimed he was insane at the time and was not criminally responsible for his actions. Prosecutors said Johnston, who had been using steroids for months and had been drinking beer the night of the 2004 killing, shot Sullivan because he was angry he had been ignoring him. The two were good friends while attending Wahconah Regional High School in Dalton. Johnston, who attended Westfield State College, was found guilty of murder. Now he is asking the state’s highest court to overturn his conviction and grant him a new trial, arguing, among other things, that the judge’s instructions may have frightened jurors into rejecting his insanity defense. The Supreme Judicial Court is scheduled to hear Johnston’s appeal Friday. Johnston’s appellate lawyer, David Nathanson, argues that errors by the judge and his trial lawyer “unfairly cut away” at Johnston’s legitimate insanity defense. Nathanson said that the instructions given to jurors could have led them to believe that Johnston would be released from a psychiatric facility after only a short period of time if they found him not guilty by reason of insanity. He will ask the court to consider changing the standard jury instruction in such cases so it is made clear that defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity can be committed for the rest of their lives. Nathanson said Johnston’s trial attorney asked the judge to instruct jurors that Johnston could be held for life in a locked facility if he was found not guilty by reason of insanity. The judge declined and instead gave a standard instruction, which described how Johnston would be evaluated for 40 days, prosecutors would have 60 days to petition for his commitment and then he would be evaluated every year. “Social science research is basically unanimous that unless jurors are told very simply and very concisely what happens when a not guilty by reason of insanity is reached, they will not follow the instructions, they will do what makes them feel safe,” Nathanson said in an interview. Prosecutors said that although the judge did not use the exact language sought by Johnston’s trial lawyer, the
In this April 28, 2006 file photo, former Westfield State College student Bryan Johnston, left, is escorted by court officer Felix Otero, right, in Northampton. Johnston was convicted of murder in the 2004 shooting death of his longtime friend David Sullivan. Johnston is asking for a new trial and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is scheduled to hear Johnston’s appeal on Friday. (AP Photo/Springfield Republican, Mieke Zuiderweg, File)
gist of the instructions let the jury know that if a defendant is mentally ill and a risk, he will be kept in the facility. “A reasonable juror would interpret this instruction to say that if a defendant remained mentally ill and dangerous for the rest of his life, he would be committed for the rest of his life,” Assistant District Attorney Steven Greenbaum argued in a legal brief. Johnston’s lawyer also argues that the judge failed to instruct jurors that if they found Johnston suffered from mental illness and lacked criminal responsibility while sober, the fact that he had been drinking does not defeat that defense, even if he knew intoxication worsened his symptoms. “There is an unacceptable risk that jurors improperly concluded that
Johnston forfeited his only defense because of his intoxication,” Nathanson wrote in his legal brief. Prosecutors said the judge’s instructions on the co-existence of drug and alcohol use with mental illness were “neither unclear or misleading.” “There was no reasonable possibility that a juror could have misconstrued the judge’s instructions that the defendant’s steroid use or drinking that night defeated or negated his claim of lack of criminal responsibility,” Greenbaum wrote. Johnston’s lawyer said he had suffered from delusions and paranoia for years before the shooting. The high court is being asked to order a new trial, reduce Johnston’s murder conviction to a lesser charge or order a hearing on his motion for a new trial.
Casino foes claim 75K signatures for repeal effort BOSTON (AP) — Organizers of a petition to repeal the state’s casino gambling law say they are “on track” to submit more than enough signatures to move their proposed ballot question forward. Repeal the Casino Deal said in a statement on Monday that they expect to submit about 75,000 certified signatures to the Secretary of State by Wednesday’s deadline. Supporters need a minimum of 68,911 signatures to continue efforts to get the measure on the November 2014 ballot. Attorney General Martha Coakley has ruled the question unconstitutional because it would result in the uncompensated taking of property from casino developers. But former Attorney General Scott Harshbarger, a leader of the repeal effort, said his group disagrees with Coakley’s interpretation and is hoping the state’s highest court will hear an appeal early next year.
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The end of the month is when it is hardest to stretch those last dollars, especially when it has gotten so cold and we have to pay to keep the heat on. Sometimes folks choose between heat and food, or just make do with not quite enough of either. “I just press the toaster down and I have Graciella put her fingers just above it, where the heat comes out the top, before we go to school, because her fingers get so cold,” says Maritza. “At least it is warm at school.” She is sitting around the table for a Parent Support and Education meeting of her Carson Under Five Thrive program. Under Five Thrive is a program for pregnant and parenting young people who are studying to get their GED, applying for jobs, or who are transitioning to college. “Did you put your name in for a turkey?” asks Sally, who also participates in Under Five Thrive. Sally is referring to the Thanksgiving Day Baskets at the Carson Center at Valley Human Services in Ware. For more than twenty years, students and faculty of Pathfinder Vocational Technical High School and staff of the Carson Center collect and buy enough turkeys and food items so that families can have a turkey with all the trimmings and dessert. At first we were worried that we didn’t have quite enough turkeys for the families that needed the help the most, but then an anonymous Carson employee donated ten turkeys. Fifty-four baskets were made. Some workers drove the baskets to families’ homes, as arranged; some families were able to come and pick up the baskets themselves. This is also the time of year that some Carson staff search their closets for gently used kids’ clothing, wash them and bring them in for families who might need them. It isn’t an organized effort, like the Thanksgiving Baskets; it just happens naturally. A Carson staff person was in the conference room waiting to help one of the families who was coming to get a Thanksgiving Basket. She was opening her donation bag with some children’s coats in it, when a mom and her son arrived. The day was bitterly cold. The son looked about seven years old. He was wearing a thin sweatshirt. “Hey, do you know of someone who might need a boys’ winter coat?” the Carson staff member asked. “We need a coat,” the mom said. She gestured to her son. The Carson staff member kneeled and helped him get his arms in the coat and placed some winter mittens in the pockets. “Wow!” said the boy, “This is so warm!” The mom and staff member wrestled the heavy Thanksgiving Basket off the table. The mom handed her son a cherry pie in a box. “Can you please help me by carrying this out? You have to be gentle.” “Do you have a good recipe?” staff asked, nodding towards the heavy frozen turkey. “This will be the first time we’ve ever had a turkey on Thanksgiving, so, I guess I better find one!” Staff opened the door, so they could pass through, arms full. If you’d like to help the folks we serve, too, go to our website at www.carsoncenter.org on December 12th. On that special day, Carson is participating in Valley Gives. Valley Gives is a one-day online fundraiser for hundreds of nonprofits in Western Mass. On December 12th, once you get to our website, find a place that reads, “Valley Gives” and add your gift. The more gifts we get, the greater chance we have of winning a special monetary gift from Valley Gives that will make your holiday giving grow much bigger. By JAC Patrissi
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BOSTON (AP) — In the five years since the “Octomom” case, big multiple births have gone way down but the twin rate has barely budged. Now fertility experts are pushing a new goal: One. A growing number of couples are attempting pregnancy with just a single embryo, helped by new ways to pick the ones most likely to succeed. New guidelines urge doctors to stress this approach. Twins aren’t always twice as nice; they have much higher risks of prematurity and serious health problems. Nearly half of all babies born with advanced fertility help are multiple births, new federal numbers show. Abigail and Ken Ernst of Oldwick, N.J., used the oneembryo approach to conceive Lucy, a daughter born in September. It “just seemed the most normal, the most natural way” to conceive and avoid a high-risk twin pregnancy, the new mom said. Not all couples feel that way, though. Some can only afford one try with in vitro fertilization, or IVF, so they insist that at least two embryos be used to boost their odds, and view twins as two for the price of one. Many patients “are telling their physicians ‘I want twins,’” said Barbara Collura, president of Resolve, a support and advocacy group. “We as a society think twins are healthy and always come out great. There’s very little reality” about the increased medical risks for babies and moms, she said. The 2009 case of a California woman who had octuplets using IVF focused attention on the issue of big multiple births, and the numbers have dropped, except for twins. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent numbers show that 46 percent of IVF babies are multiples— mostly twins —and 37 percent are born premature. By comparison, only 3 percent of babies born without fertility help are twins and about 12 percent are preterm. It’s mostly an American problem — some European countries that pay for fertility treatments require using one embryo at a time. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is trying to make it the norm in the U.S., too. Its guidelines, updated earlier this year, say that for women with reasonable medical odds of success, those under 35 should be offered single embryo transfer and no more than two at a time. The number rises with age, to two or three embryos for women up to 40, since older women have more trouble conceiving. To add heft to the advice, the guidelines say women should be counseled on the risks of multiple births and embryo transfers and that this discussion should be noted in their medical records. “In 2014, our goal is really to minimize twins,” said Dr. Alan Copperman, medical director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, a Manhattan fertility clinic. “This year I’m talking about two versus one. Several years ago I was talking about three versus two” embryos. The one-at-a-time idea is catching on. Only 4 percent of women under 35 used single embryos in 2007 but nearly 12 percent did in 2011. It’s less See Twins, Page 7
In this photograph taken Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, Ken Ernst, left, and his wife Abigail Ernst, right, pose for The Associated Press with their 2-month-old daughter, Lucy, in their Oldwick, N.J. home. The couple conceived Lucy by using only one embryo through in vitro fertilization. With nearly half of all babies born using advanced fertility help being multiple births, doctors are now urging more couples to attempt pregnancy with just a single embryo. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Westfield State hosts Red Cross blood drive WESTFIELD — The Student Government Association at are welcome. Valid identification is required for all donors. Westfield State University will host a Red Cross blood drive on All presenting donors will receive a free lift ticket to Wednesday, December 4th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Blandford Ski Area. Parenzo Hall gym. The event is free and open to the public. For more informaTo make an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit tion, visit redcrossblood.org. the American Red Cross website, redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins Celebrating 175 years: 2013-2014 During 2013-2014 academic year, Westfield State University celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding by Horace Mann as “The People’s College”. A series of events, lectures and discussions will be held throughout the year-long milestone that speak to the spirit in which the University was founded. Read more about Westfield State’s 175th celebration, including event information, the history of the University and fond memories from our faculty, staff and alumni at www. 65 Springfield Road • Westfield, MA • (413) 562-8330 westfield.ma.edu/175th.
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common among older women, who account for fewer IVF pregnancies, but it is gaining among them, too. “Patients don’t really want multiples. What they want is high delivery rates,” said Dr. Richard T. Scott Jr., scientific director for Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey, which has seven clinics in that state. Better ways to screen embryos can make success rates for single embryos nearly as good as when two or more are used, he contends. The new techniques include maturing the embryos a few days longer. That improves viability and allows cells to be sampled for chromosome screening. Embryos can be frozen to allow test results to come back and more precisely time the transfer to the womb. Taking these steps with single embryos results in fewer miscarriages and tubal pregnancies, healthier babies with fewer genetic defects and lower hospital bills from birth complications, many fertility specialists say. Multiple studies back this up. In May, doctors from the New Jersey clinics did the kind of research considered a gold standard. They randomly assigned 175 women to have either a single embryo transferred after chromosome screening or two embryos with no screening, as is done in most IVF attempts now. Delivery rates were roughly equivalent — 61 percent with single embryos and 65 percent with doubles. More than half of the double transfers produced twins but none of the single ones did. Babies from double transfers were more likely to be premature; more than one-third spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit versus 8 percent of the others. Chromosome testing and freezing embryos adds about $4,000 to the roughly $14,000 cost for IVF, “but the pregnancy rates go up dramatically,” and that saves money because fewer IVF attempts are needed, Scott said. Using two or more embryos carries a much higher risk of twins and much higher rates of cerebral palsy and other disorders. After explaining the risks, “this is the easiest thing in the world to convince patients to do,” Scott said of screening and using single embryos. But Dr. Fady Sharara of the Virginia Center for Reproductive Medicine in Reston, Va., found otherwise. For a study, he offered 48 couples free medications and embryo freezing if they would agree to transfer one at a time instead of two. Eighteen couples refused, including one-quarter of those whose insurance was covering the treatment. Some who refused said they viewed twins as two for the price of one. “I tell my patients twins are not twice the fun,” Shahara said. “One is hard enough. Two at a time is a killer for some people. Some marriages don’t survive this.” The New Jersey couple, who had a daughter using a single embryo, has eight more frozen embryos. When it’s time to try again, Abigail Ernst said, “we would do the same thing” and use one at a time. ONLINE: CDC info on IVF: http://www.cdc.gov/art/ Infertility info: http://www.sart.org and http://www.asrm.org
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Obituaries Andy Bray GRANVILLE - Andy Bray, 67, a twelve year Granville resident, formerly of Westfield and West Springfield, passed away at Noble Hospital on November 28. He was born in Springfield on December 15, 1945, the son of the late Paul A. and Marjorie (Green) Bray. He attended local schools and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois. He served his country as a Naval Aviator during the Vietnam War. He was a corporate pilot and currently flying Lear Jets for GAMA Aviation of Bridgeport, CT and previously Lyon Aviation of Pittsfield. Andy was a Dowser and served as trustee and treasurer for the American Society of Dowsers and Water for Humanity, a group that drills for water in impoverished communities around the world. He was also treasurer of the West Granville Congregational Church. He was a member of the Board of Appeals in Granville and served on several committees at the First Congregational Church of Westfield, and was a member of its choir. Andy was a minister in the Universal Life Church and a Justice of the Peace and one of his greatest joys was performing Marriage Ceremonies. He is survived by his best friend who he met in third grade, his beloved wife of forty two years; Diane (Douthwright) Bray; two daughters, Sarah Bray of Granville and Emily Bray and her fiancé Ryan Donohue of Alexandria, VA. He also leaves Kandace Powell and Cheryl Vigue, who he considered sisters, both of Maine. He will also be sadly missed by the love of his life, his granddaughter, Mya Bray-Motley. Friends are requested to gather at First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street, Westfield on Friday December 6th, for 1:00 p.m. services, Pastor Elva Pawle officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The Legacy Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions in Andy’s memory may be directed to Water for Humanity www.dowsers.org or First Congregational Church. Please visit legacy-funeralhome.com for more information.
www.HealthCare.gov Continued from Page 6 end was working noticeably better — but still was not free of glitches or delays. As Carney acknowledged, some of Monday morning’s visitors were shuttled into a queue and advised when to return for speedier service. That’s actually an improvement to handle high volume, he said. In the central Illinois city of Mattoon, enrollment counselor Valerie Spencer said she and her team finally signed up their first person in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Now they have a half-dozen success stories and dozens of consumers with appointments to finish applications at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Center, a small hospital serving the region. The health care law offers subsidized private insurance to middle class people who don’t have access to job-based coverage. The White House is aiming for 7 million people to enroll for private plans through new state-based marketplaces also called exchanges. Low-income people will be steered to an expanded version of Medicaid in states accepting it. People have until Dec. 23 to sign up for coverage that starts on Jan. 1. “It’s crunch time and a lot of people are really nervous,” Spencer said. An even bigger enrollment surge is expected the first part of next year, ahead of a March 31 deadline to avoid the law’s tax penalties for those who remain uninsured. In Beverly Hills, Fla., north of Tampa, self-employed real estate appraiser Tom Woolford said he was finally able to get all the way through the process Sunday and enroll in a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan. Except nothing happened when he clicked a link to pay his first month’s premium. “As far as I know, I am in orbit someplace and nobody’s got a transponder on me,” said Woolford, who was otherwise pleased with the plan and his costs. He’ll give it a week and see if the health plan reaches out to him. If consumers still have unresolved issues, so do the feds. Among them: THE BACK ROOM Private insurers complain that much of the enrollment information they’ve gotten on individual consumers is practically useless. It is corrupted by errors, duplication or garbles. Efforts to fix underlying problems are underway, but the industry isn’t happy with the progress and is growing increasingly concerned. Over the weekend, as government officials trumpeted improvements to the website, the leading industry trade group pointedly called attention to the data mess. The president of the largest health insurance trade group said the website fix won’t be complete until the entire system works from end to end. Karen Ignagni, president of America’s Health Insurance Plans, raised the prospect that consumers might not be able to get access to needed benefits Jan. 1. “There really needs to be an intense focus now on the back end of the process,” said Joel Ario, who oversaw initial planning for the insurance marketplaces in the Obama administration and is now a top consultant with Manatt Health Solutions. Administration spokeswoman Julie Bataille said that’s already happening. More than 80 percent of insurers’ problems were due to one bug that affected Social Security numbers, she said. That’s been fixed. CRAFTING A NEW PITCH Largely because of the federal website problems, major advertising campaigns encouraging everyone from the young and hip to the middle aged and health conscious to enroll have been put on hold. The worry now is that the technology debacle may have done lasting harm to the outreach plan. And even a revamped website with new bells and whistles is going to have to compete for attention with the year-end holidays. “The real question in my mind is can they turn around the messaging?” said Caroline Pearson, who is tracking the overhaul for Avalere Health, a market analysis firm. “They’ve had eight weeks of terrible press. Can they begin to reach out with a message of things are fixed and we’re back on track?” It’s unclear how much candor will creep into the pitch. Some enrollment counselors feel a need to acknowledge the problems. Looking back on the weeks of failed attempts to enroll people through the marketplace, Spencer, in central Illinois, laments the feelings of broken trust. “We told them we were here to help them and we (couldn’t) help them,” she said.
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Christmas Trees Continued from Page 2 Now, they’re hip again in a retro “Mad Men” way. And sought after. Some aluminum Christmas trees are selling for $1,000 on eBay, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (http://bit.ly/17UUNR8) reported. Tapping into nostalgia for a time when Christmas trees looked as silvery and shiny as an astronaut, the Wisconsin Historical Society Museum opened an exhibit Nov. 26 featuring 20 Wisconsin-made aluminum trees. Billed as the largest public exhibition of Evergleam aluminum Christmas trees, the exhibit will include rare 2-foot tabletop trees, a selection of 4-, 6- and 8-foot aluminum trees, accessories such as rotating tree stands and multicolored light wheels as well as advertising and packaging. The exhibit also includes trees in gold, green and even pink — the holy grail of Evergleams. Because few people bought pink trees, few were made, which now makes them very rare and valuable. “I’m pretty sure this is the largest collection of Evergleams since a 1960s Christmas tree show,” said curator Joe Kapler, who hasn’t seen a pink Evergleam come on the market since 2005. Manufactured by Manitowoc-based Aluminum Specialty Co., which made housewares and toys, Evergleam trees were designed to be light enough for women to lift boxes containing the stand, a wood pole covered in aluminum foil, 90 to 100 branches in paper sleeves and a colored light wheel. Adorned with the phrase “Aluminum For Lasting Beauty,” the package proclaimed them the “safety tree” because they were nonflammable. Maybe it’s odd that a state with a ready supply of the real deal — Wisconsin is sixth nationally with 950,000 evergreens cut and sold each year — would be the leader in tannenbaums so fake they make no pretense of resembling anything that grows in nature. But that’s what happened. A Chicago company came up with the idea and began manufacturing aluminum trees in 1958. However, Aluminum Specialty already had lots of big customers, such as Sears, Woolworth’s and Montgomery Ward, and when the Manitowoc firm started production in 1959, it quickly became the industry standard. Plus the Chicago company charged a steep $75 for a 4-foot tree. Evergleams flew off the shelves at 10 and 25 bucks a pop.
In this Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 photo, Wisconsin Historic Society Museum assistant graphic designer Kylie Hernandez works on setting up some 22 vintage Evergleam aluminum Christmas trees at the museum in Madison, Wis. The Wisconsin Historic Society Museum on the Capitol Square is opening an exhibit of what’s being billed as the largest public exhibit of Evergleam aluminum Christmas trees. The museum will display the trees, including a rare pink tree, as well as accessories like revolving tree stands and light wheels, original packaging and advertising. (AP Photo/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Mike De Sisti) Aluminum Specialty “experimented with all kinds of new products every year, and it just exploded,” said Kapler. “They were kind of like the CocaCola of aluminum Christmas trees.” Jerry Waak was working for Aluminum Specialty in 1959 when the company’s engineering department came up with a working model, which was displayed at that year’s New York toy show. The response was good and the Manitowoc firm went out on a limb, quickly ramping up production of Evergleams, scheduling roundthe-clock shifts and filling a new 100,000-square-foot warehouse with aluminum trees. “From the first year to the second year, sales increased four times. People, once they see it, they were like, ‘Hey, we want one of those, too,’” said Waak, 83, who still lives in Manitowoc. “Originally we thought if we did three years, we’d get our money back.”
Demand stayed strong and over a dozen years Aluminum Specialty churned out more than a million Evergleams. They were relatively easy to put together, taking 10 to 15 minutes, because branches could be stuck in any hole on the base. In fact, the boughs of finely cut foil were derived from tiny strips of metal called chaff dropped by World War II planes to scramble enemy radar. Like any fad, aluminum trees ran their course, and Aluminum Specialty stopped making them in the early ‘70s. In the last decade, surely fueled in part by the enduring affection for “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” they’ve become cool again. Because of the state connection, the Wisconsin Historical Society began collecting them in 2004 and put together a small display at its museum on Madison’s Capitol square in 2005. The last exhibit was four years
ago. This is the first time 20 of the trees will be displayed. “We’ve been collecting trees over the years because it’s a unique Wisconsin story and they’re really popular. People love to see them,” said exhibit designer Doug Griffin. Waak, who spent 25 years with Aluminum Specialty before it closed in the late ‘90s, donated a few items from his personal collection for this year’s exhibit. He’s flabbergasted to see something that sold for $10 half a century ago now in a museum. “If you would have said that to us back in 1959,” Waak said, “we would have said ‘You don’t know what you’re talking about!’” ___ Online: http://www. WisconsinHistorical Museum.org
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Dakota Peckham rides Good Timing Tommy en route to finishing fifth in her youth division. (Photo submitted)
Taylor and Good Timing Tommy win reserve world champion in “hunter over fences.”(Photo submitted)
Equestrian prodigy overcomes adversity By PETER FRANCIS Staff Writer BLANDFORD – Taylor Wyman, the 14-year-old star equestrian who has emerged as a major figure in the world, is coming off another monumental season in which she defended championships and won a few new ones. However, after overcoming major injuries in 2012 to win the Pinto World Show championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wyman once again had to triumph over major adversity to repeat her performance at this year’s event. According to Wyman’s mother, Becky Peckham, a bearing broke in the feed mill of the family’s horse farm, causing shredded metal to sneak into the animal’s grains. As a result, four of the family’s prized horses fell ill and two eventually succumbed to the condition, called perratonitis, which,
according to Peckham, creates abcesses in the animal’s intestines, inevitably killing them. “We’ve taken them to Tufts Medical in North Grafton,” Peckham said. “We were in a hole to to save the horses.” One horse, a pony named Peterbuilt Tough, a.k.a Scout, managed to survive his bout with the usually fatal condition though and went on to help Wyman claim multiple championships in Tulsa, which stunned Tufts’ veterinarians. “The vets have said they’ve never seen a (perratonitis) survivor, but Scout survived.” Peckham said. “He’s lucky to be alive,” said Wyman, who added that it wasn’t a month after he got sick that Scout was in the Sooner State helping Wyman win and defend her titles. In those June World Championships in Tulsa, she would compete with Scout and her
favorite horse, Rocky, whom she considers her “best friend”, in 20 events, winning 11 and finishing second in nine, including Jumping, Barrel Racing, Keyhole, Polebending, Flag Race, Hunter Over Fence, and Equitation Over Fences. “We brought six horses with us,” Wyman said. “And we competed in 50-60 events over two weeks.” She would add that the events, or classes, featured as few as four and as many as 100 competitors from around the world. “It was a lot more exhausting this year,” she said. “We had more horses there (this year).” Wyman suffered a broken arm, fractured hip and separated pelvis in April 2012 several months before her dominating star turn at last year’s Pinto World Championships. But when asked which was more difficult, coming back from injury or competing after losing some of
her family’s prized horses and, in a way, her family, she paused before answering. “Last year was tough because I wasn’t as comfortable riding,” she said. “But this year was tough too. One of the horses we lost was going to come with us. And my Dad lost his horse, Shimmer.” This summer saw Wyman and her sister Dakota Peckham, who also placed fifth in Keyhole at Worlds, competed in events in Connecticut and Vermont, and are set to compete in those same events again next year, hoping to continue to chase their dreams of someday representing the United States in the Summer Olympic games. “To compete against the best of the best, from all over the world,” said Becky Peckham, when asked of her daughter’s equine ambitions. “Watch out Oklahoma in 2014. We will be there and we will be ready!”
Westfield Youth Hockey Report Westfield Jr. Bombers 13, Nonotuck Knights – 11 Saturday, November 23, 2013, Amelia Park Arena, Westfield, MA Division: Mite 2 The Jr. Bombers continue their winning season with another close victory over the Nonotuck Knights. Both teams traded goal scoring throughout the close match with Westfield’s Patrick Rae leading off the scoring for Westfield. David Forest quickly followed suit with a goal of his own. Nonotuck didn’t let up the pressure, getting a couple past Westfield goaltender, Katie Collins. Sean McMahon netted back to back goals followed by back to back goals from Nathan Sarabaez, his first of the season. Sean McMahon would get his hattrick goal assisted by Patrick Rae. Nonotuck did not give up as they continued trading off goals with Westfield throughout the game. Michael Miller would send a shot, assisted by Sean McMahon, past the Nonotuck goaltender to help keep Westfield ahead in this close dual. Patrick Rae would then net goal #2. Sean McMahon continued to be a force to be reckoned with as he would score two additional back to back goals for a total of five goals for the game. Evan Grant and Patrick Rae would get credit for the assists to McMahon. Although Nonotuck kept the scoring tight, Westfield would manage two final goals by Patrick Rae for goal #3 and Michael Miller for goal #2 for the game. Katie Collins was phenomenal in goal with (33) saves of (44) shots. Westfield never let up on their defense with great teamwork by the whole squad including Sarah McMahon, Michael Pelletier, Darrin Schnopp and Evan Grant. Westfield Jr. Bombers Red 13, Westfield Jr. Bombers White 11 Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Amelia Park Ice Arena Division: Mite 3 The Mite 3 White team’s Callahan Schultz did an impressive job in goal blocking many of the Westfield Mite 3 Red shots. The
defense did an excellent job but it was the Mite 3 Red that took the win. Goals for Westfield were scored by Owen Colbath, Jacob Millard, Quinn O’Brien, Cody Bard with two and a hat-trick for both Brannon Miele and Richard Mortiko. Westfield Jr. Bombers 4, WTM 3 Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Olympia Ice Arena Division: Squirt 1 The Bombers returned to their winning ways over the weekend with both final scores not really showing the dominance by Westfield. It was Matt McMahon lighting the lamp only 31 seconds into the game with an assist by Garrett Bacon. At 7:08 left in the first Aidan King scored with no assist on a fine deke on goal. At 6:24 left WTM scored their first goal with a second goal coming on a breakaway to end the first tied 2-2. At the 7:51 mark in the second Brandon Powell roofed it on a backhander to put Westfield back on top at 3-2. Matt Kotfila assisted on Brandon’s goal. In the third it was the Bomber’s Hailey Tullo who poked one in which turned out to be the game winner at the 4:09 mark. WTM then closed out the scoring at 3:43 left in the game by just getting one by Andrew Morris glove side. A dominating defense by Evan Iglesias, Daniel Bennett, Cody Collins and Jax Grady kept the puck in the attack zone allowing Westfield to outshoot WTM 26-12. Scoring in the game was Matt McMahon, Aidan King, Brandon Powell and Hailey Tullo. Assists came from Garrett Bacon and Matt Kotfila. Westfield Jr. Bombers 6, Springfield Capitals 5 Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Cyr Arena Division: Squirt 1 Due to a few of the questionable calls made in the game some of the Bomber players could have paid rent for living in the sin bin for so long. Luckily, although penalties went against Westfield 6 to 1 it was
still a win for Westfield thanks to keeping the play in the Capitals zone. Westfield opened up the scoring on a rebound by Aidan King with assists from Daniel Bennett and Jax Grady. Only 6 seconds later Cody Collins scored his first of a hat trick on a wrist shot with another assist by Daniel. Daniel would go on to be a playmaker in the game. At 6:04 the Capitals would close out the scoring in the first with a goal going coast to coast. With 8 minutes left to play in the second period it was Westfield’s Aidan King tallying his own unassisted coast to coast goal. Only 25 seconds later Matt McMahon put the Bombers up 4-1 with an assist coming from Brandon Powell. The caps then scored their first of their power play goals. At 3:44 left in the second Matt Kotfila fed Cody for a breakaway to put the Bomber up 5-2. One minute later the caps scored on a breakaway of their own. Westfield wasn’t done yet in the second when Cody would notch his hat trick on a shorthanded goal with Daniel getting his third assist. The third period had the Capitals scoring twice, both on power play goals to close the scoring at 6-5. Westfield is now 5-3 on the young season. The defense by the Bombers Garrett Bacon, Matt McMahon, Brandon Powell and Hailey Tullo kept the Caps from putting a lot of rubber at the net. Once again the shots on goal favored the Bombers 31-16 with Andrew Morris taking care of the net. Westfield Jr. Bombers 10, Pioneer Valley Lightning 2 Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Amelia Park Ice Arena Division: Squirt 2 Finally! The Jr. Bombers got their first win of the season with a decisive win over a quality Pioneer Vally team. Westfield got on the board quickly with a nifty goal by Olivia Lawry from a quick feed from behind the net by Aiden Jubb. Drew Glenzel put in the Bombers second goal by putting in his own rebound off the Lightning’s goalie. Jubb and Lawry hooked up again
when Lawry followed up on a shot by Jubb to put Westfield up by 3. Brody Fitzgerald got into the mix by scoring an unassisted goal. The Bombers defense was solid, led by Harrison Klein, Kayla Russ, Jake Marcoulier and Ryan Major, who all help to turn away numerous Pioneer Valley offensive charges. But the Lightning were able to get on the board after Westfield goalie Sean Rowbotham made a fantastic save on a breakaway, only to have the rebound tipped past him. The period came to a close with Jubb adding a short-handed goal off a face off. The second period began with terrific back and forth action by both teams, highlighted by Russ breaking up a Lightning breakaway opportunity. The only goal in the period came off of a Pioneer Valley power play shot that just got past Rowbotham. Glenzel added to Westfield’s lead to begin the 3rd period by putting in a short-handed goal. Major continued with the scoring by finding the back of the net after a deflected shot by Jubb bounced his way. In his first game back from a broken arm, Gage Sperlonga lit the lamp with an assist from Glenzel. Sperlonga didn’t wait long to get his second goal, after Russ broke up yet another play and sent the puck to her teammate for a breakaway. The last goal of the game was set up by Klein and Russ to Glenzel, giving him a hat trick for the game and an exciting finish to a Westfield victory. Westfield Jr. Bombers 12, Brattleboro 0 Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Amelia Park Ice Arena Division: PeeWee 3 The Westfield Jr. Bombers continue to surprise everyone this season with another impressive win against Brattleboro today. The first period was a scoreless period for both teams. Westfield’s strong offensive lines of Reid Hannan, Clarissa (CJ) Jarrell, Cory Boulay, Noah DuBoff, Nick Langlois, Kurt Toomey and Kaitlyn Forest had many opportunities to score against Brattleboro, but nothing seem to
get past the Brattleboro goalie. Our strong defensive line of Steven Shaw, Ian Lemieux, Alyssa Warren and Thea Glenzel kept Brattleboro from scoring against Westfield’s goalie, Brian Daly to end the first period 0 – 0. In the second period the Westfield Jr. Bombers began to explode against Brattleboro. Our first goal in the second period came from Reid Hannan, which was an unassisted goal to advance us to a lead of 1 – 0. That goal was shortly followed by an unassisted “wrist shot” goal by Noah DuBoff to advance Westfield’s lead to 2 – 0. Reid Hannan would then follow with his second goal of the game with an unassisted goal when he came off during a line change to advance Westfield’s lead to 3 – 0. Reid Hannan would then score again for his “hat-trick” of the game with a hard shot past Brattleboro’s goalie to the back of the net, allowing Westfield to advance their lead to 4 – 0. Our fifth goal of the game would come from Noah DuBoff, which was an “impressive” goal off his own rebound from the wall behind the net. That goal was then followed by Clarissa (CJ) Jarrell, which was an unassisted “face-off” goal. After Clarissa (CJ) Jarrell’s goal, our “girl power” continued. Westfield’s seventh goal of the game came from a back-handed assist by Kaitlyn Forest to Alyssa Warren. At the end of the second period Westfield was leading 7 – 0. Again, much credit goes to the outstanding defensive plays made by Thea Glenzel, Alyssa Warren, Ian Lemieux, and Steven Shaw. Westfield also kept Brattleboro See WYH, Page 11
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES WEDNESDAY December 11
THURSDAY December 12
FRIDAY December 13
SATURDAY December 14
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TUESDAY December 17
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Monument Mt., 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Monument Mt., 7 p.m.
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WYH from scoring near the end of the second period due to a great “body” save by goalie, Brian Daly. Due to Westfield’s huge lead at the end of the second period, the coaching staff of Westfield changed up the offensive and defensive lines for the third period. That though did not stop Westfield, especially with the offensive “girl power” line of Thea Glenzel, Alyssa Warren and Kaitlyn Forest. The next four goals in the third period were scored by this same offensive line. Westfield’s eighth goal of the game was an assist from Kaitlyn Forest to Alyssa Warren for her second goal of the game. Then the next two goals were both assisted from Captain Thea Glenzel to Alyssa Warren to make that Alyssa’s fourth goal of the game, and advancing Westfield’s lead to 10 – 0. Westfield’s eleventh goal of the game came from Thea Glenzel which was a solo shot off of a rebound. The final goal of the game came from another “girl power” offensive player Clarissa (CJ) Jarrell that was assisted by Reid Hannan which made the final score of the game 12 – 0. The Westfield Jr. Bombers had another phenomenal win today against Brattleboro due to their tremendous teamwork. With their win today, the PeeWee 3 team still remains undefeated with a record of 8 and 0. Today’s win was due to the great offensive teamwork by Clarissa (CJ) Jarrell, Kurt Toomey, Nick Langlois, Cory Boulay and Kaitlyn Forest. Not allowing Brattleboro to score should be credited to all strong defensive plays by Steven Shaw and Ian Lemieux, along with the multi-tasking between offense and defense by Reid Hannan, Noah DuBoff, Alyssa Warren and Thea Glenzel. Westfield’s goalie, Brian Daly definitely deserved the shut out today by his “unstoppable” glove and “fierce” plays in the net. Keep up the wonderful teamwork Westfield Jr. Bombers. We are
Continued from Page 9 so proud of all of you and what you have accomplished this season. Your success is due to your great teamwork with all the assistance you get from your coaching staff. Great Job PeeWee 3 Westfield Jr. Bombers……..Job Well Done! Westfield Jr. Bombers 3, Enfield Eagles 3 Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Enfield Twin Rinks Division: Bantam 2 Matt Brady turned away 24 of 27 shots faced, and Westfield mustered just enough offense to skate to a 3-3 tie with a tough Enfield Eagles team in an independent battle. Westfield found themselves in a 2-0 hole early, being outshot 9 to 3 over the course of the period, and generally looking lethargic playing their second game of the day. However, Liam Webster took a pass from Spencer Cloutier and beat the Eagles goalie to get Westfield on the scoreboard and back into the game at 7:03 of the second period. The second period ended with Westfield gaining the momentum, but still down on the scoreboard 2-1. That all changed as the third period got underway, though, as Alex Beauchemin ripped a shot off the crossbar and in just :12 seconds into the final period to tie the game at 2. 1:07 later, Beauchemin beat Enfield goalie Jacob Audet again on a pass from Danny Antonellis and give Westfield their first lead of the game, 3-2. The two teams traded scoring opportunities for the next ten and a half minutes, with both goalies and defense proving up to the task. Finally, with 3:10 left in the contest, Enfield’s Connor Juhasz beat Brady to tie the score up again. The game would, fittingly, end in a tie as these two teams were evenly matched throughout the game.
Westfield Jr. Bombers 7, Pioneer Valley Lightning 2 Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Amelia Park Arena Division: Bantam 2 Westfield looked to get back on their winning ways in a home game against the Lightning from Pioneer Valley, who had beaten Westfield earlier this season 5-3. The two teams played the first 6+ minutes to a scoreless tie, until Westfield’s Alex Beauchemin scored with 8:21 left in the period. Line mates Danny Antonellis and Scotty Bussell assisted on the goal. It looked like Westfield would go up 2-0 just 9 seconds later when Spencer Cloutier drove down the ice from the face-off to put one in the back of the net. The goal however was waived off as the official had blown his whistle early. The Jr. Bombers would go on to outshoot the Lighting 15-4 in the 1st period with the final shot another goal by Beauchemin assisted again by Bussell with only 0:02 left in the period. The 1st period ended with the Junior Bombers up 2-0. The Lightning found the back of the net at the 13:54 mark into the second period, but the Jr. Bombers quickly responded with a goal by Quinn Powers less than 30 seconds later when he took a feed from Logan Klein to beat the Lightning goalie. However the Lightning would not fall away as they beat the Westfield goalie with a strong shot at the 12:24 mark of the 2nd period. The Jr. Bombers continued to pound the Pioneer Valley goalie with shots and with only 37 seconds Jack Labbe took a pass from Westfield Defenseman Wyatt Jensen to put the home team up by two goals, 4-2. Powers also assisted on the goal. The final period got a little physical as Pioneer Valley looked for anyway to get past the strong
defense of Westfield. Their efforts, however, would only land them in the penalty box. The Jr. Bombers would go on to score 3 goals in the 3rd period. Beauchemin completed his second hat trick of the season with his third goal, and Bussell and Antonellis also added late goals to ice the game for Westfield. In the end Westfield would outshoot Pioneer Valley 47-19 with Westfield Goalie Matt Brady making 17 saves en route to notching his 3rd league win of the season. Westfield Jr. Bombers 9, Nonotuck Knights 3 Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Lossone Arena Division: Bantam 2 Westfield capped a successful weekend (2-0-1) of hockey by drubbing the Nonotuck Knights on their home ice, 9-3. The Jr. Bombers started hot right out of the gate, with Alex Beauchemin, Quinn Powers, Spencer Cloutier and Liam Webster all getting first period goals. Webster than added another goal to start the second period, and teammates Danny Antonellis and Nikita Chepurin helped power the Jr. Bombers to a 7-2 lead after two periods. Matt Brady stopped 22 of the 25 shots he faced, and the defense, led by Wyatt Jensen (2 assists), Tyler Bennett (assist) and Charlie Bonatakis (assist) made sure any comeback hopes by Nonotuck faced an uphill battle. Chepurin and Beauchemin both added their second goals of the game in the third period, and Cloutier ended up with four assists on the day to lead Westfield to the easy win. With the win, Westfield improved to 4-2 in league play on the season.
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Annie’s Mailbox By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR
Heartbroken Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our early 80s. We have four children. “John” and “Susan” are from my first marriage. They were very young when my first husband died and I remarried. I then had “Jane” and “Alice.” On my most recent birthday, Jane took my husband and me to our favorite restaurant. Jane also invited Alice, who lives in a rental on our property. (Susan lives in another state.) Alice posted on Facebook what a nice dinner we had. The next morning, Susan called Alice at 4 a.m., screaming, “Why didn’t you invite John?” She then proceeded to call me and scream. I was shocked. I sent her an email later and asked why she was so upset. I love John, but he has made a mess of his life. He is a bully and has had confrontations with everyone in the family. We recently found out that John molested Alice when she was 5 years old. Alice is cordial when she is forced to be around him, but John has never admitted or apologized for his actions. My older kids are not terribly reliable. We named Jane executor of our estate because Susan is a heavy pot smoker and quick-tempered, and John cannot be trusted. It breaks my heart, but that’s the way it is. Susan hasn’t spoken to me in months. I now believe she and John have always been jealous of my younger daughters. Even though my husband raised them all, Susan has said hurtful things about him. She also says I “never wanted” her. This is completely untrue. I pine for Susan every day, but I refuse to phone her because of the awful things she says to me. My husband says we only have a few years left and we should enjoy them. What do you think? -- Heartbroken Dear Heartbroken: It is not unusual for children, even grown ones, to harbor resentments and jealousies against younger siblings, particularly when those siblings are from a different marriage. While your older kids could have benefited from family counseling at the time, there’s not much you can do about that now. We suggest you send Susan a letter or an email, simply saying that you love her and always will, that you are sorry for the rift, and that you hope someday her anger will pass. Meanwhile, please have Alice contact RAINN (rainn.org) at 1-800-656-HOPE. Being cordial to her molester may be harder on her than you think. Dear Annie: I was taught that “RSVP” stands for “please respond.” But these days, huge organizations (often charities) send mass-mailed invitations to hundreds of people, some of whom have little connection to the group and may live so far away that it would be extraordinary if they attended. I always write a note sending my regrets, because this has been ingrained in me. But I also worry that the functionary who receives my note wonders, “Who is this anachronism living in the past century?” Do the charities really expect the non-attendees to RSVP that they will not be there, or do they merely seek a head count? -- Don’t Want To Be Old-Fashioned Dear Don’t: They want a head count, but an RSVP saying “no” is equally appropriate. And we are certain they appreciate (and marvel at) an actual handwritten response by someone who is well-mannered enough to send one. Bless your heart. Dear Annie: Please tell “Polly Positive” that she and her husband should attend a cancer support group. After my husband was diagnosed with cancer, we joined two cancer support groups. We get a lot of information from the survivors and are able to give advice to the newly diagnosed. I can’t stress strongly enough how important support groups are. -- Big Cancer Support Group Advocate Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.
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PAYING CASH for coins, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)594-9550.
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COMPREHENSIVE LANDLORD SERVICES Tenant screening including criminal background and credit checks. Call Steve or Kate (413)579-1754 www.Dashe-Intel.com
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5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $925/month. No pets please. Call today won’t last. (413)348-3431.
SEASONED FIREWOOD. Any length. Reasonably priced. Call Residential Tree Service, (413)530-7959.
JUST REMODELED 1 bedroom apartment, 3rd floor with open floor plan, large eat-in kitchen, quiet street in Westfield. Sidewalks, walking distance to downtown. Hardwood floors, new bathroom, gas heat. Available December 1st. First, last, security deposit. No smoking or pets. $675/month plus utilities. Call (413)244-6500, (413)244-6501.
SILO DRIED firewood. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)357-6345, (413)5374146.
PLEASANT STREET, Westfield. 4 room, 1 bedroom. $725/month plus utilities. (413)562-2295.
SEASONED FIREWOOD 100% hardwood. Stacking available. Cut, split, delivered. (128cu.ft.) Volume discounts. Call for pricing. Hollister’s Firewood (860)653-4950.
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New England Coins & Collectibles Specializing in Buying & Selling Older U.S. Coins Buying Full Collections OPEN to a Single Coin
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• Chimney Cleaning • Inspections • Stainless Steel Liners • Water Proofing • Rain Caps • Other Quality Hearth Products Visit us on the web at www.superiorchimneysweep.com Robert LeBlanc Westfield 562-8800 Master Sweep Springfield 739-9400 150 Pleasant Street • Easthampton, MA
aunders Boat Livery, Inc. • Full Line OMC Parts & Accessories
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TOLLAND, MA. 1 bedroom, newly renovated apartment, country setting, full bath. $750/month includes utilities. Call (413)258-0212. WESTBRIDGE TOWNHOUSES, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, full basement. $800/month plus utilities. (413)5622295.
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Beautiful 2 bedroom townhouse, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included. Very reasonable heat cost. Sorry no pets. From $795/month.
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HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning included. Refrigerator and microwave. $110/week. (413)531-2197.
LARGE FURNISHED ROOM. Parking, bus route, walking distance to all amenities. $120/weekly. Responsible mature male preferred. Non-smoker. (413)348-5070.
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WESTFIELD, 498 Southampton Road, 2 bedroom ranch with 1 car garage, $960/month plus utilities. First, last & security deposit. (413)568-8614.
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CONDO FOR RENT, Westfield, 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths with full basement. $975/month plus deposits. Owner/ broker, 413-374-4461
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MONTGOMERY 5 miles from WHS. Beautiful office. $350/month includes utilities and WiFi. 2 adjoining offices. $525/month. Call (413)977-6277.
Call for more information (860)485-1216
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WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM, kitchen and bath, 2nd floor. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. First, last, security. (413)250-4811.
WESTFIELD 1st floor, 2 room apartment, all utilities included. Parking on premises. Storage area. Non smoking, no pets. $615/month. Available December 15th. Call (413)568-5905. WESTFIELD 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo. $875/month includes heat and hot water. No smoking, no pets. First, last, security. (413)519-8271. WESTFIELD 2 Bedroom, 2nd floor, off street parking, new bath, fresh paint, pantry, Laundry hook-up. $750/ month. First, last and security deposit (1 months rent). Call (413)519-7257. WESTFIELD 3 bedroom apartment for rent. 1st Floor off Court Street, 1.25 Miles from WSU and Stanley Park close to YMCA and all of Downtown. Unit includes stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, laundry hookups, private front porch. Separate entrances. $900/month. No Pets. Electric/gas not included. First and Last required for move in. (413)776-9995 Option 1. WESTFIELD 3 BEDROOM, kitchen, livingroom, bath, 2nd floor. $950/month plus utilities. First, last, security. (413)250-4811. WESTFIELD CHARMING 2 bedroom apartment with exposed oak. Built in cabinets, wood floors, large eat in kitchen with newer appliances and separate pantry. Gas heat, off street parking, basement storage and laundry, near St. Mary’s Church. No dogs. $675/month. (413)548-8156. WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom condo. $795/month heat included. For sale or rent. Call (603)7264595. WESTFIELD- 2 and 3 bedroom available. Large yard, washer & dryer hookup. No smoking. No pets. Off-street parking, quiet neighborhood. Please call (413)519-7257. WONDERFUL 1&2 bedroom apartments in beautiful downtown Westfield. Carpeting, AC, parking. Starting at $540/month. Call Debbie at (413)562-1429.
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ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA. Lovely home for vacation rental. Two bedroom, two bath, garage. Close to beaches. Text/call for details, 413543-1976.
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CARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, Service. Installation & Repairs. Customer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich (413)530-7922.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.
WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. Flooring/Floor Sanding (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in busi- A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDness. www.wagnerrug.com ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) 569-3066. Chimney Sweeps HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured. Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706.
Computers COMPUTER HELP AVAILABLE. In home training. Network setup, data recovery and much more. For more information call John (413)568-5928.
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Home Improvement DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com
Electrician JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.
TOM DISANTO Home Improvements The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, siding, windows, decks, porches, sunrooms, garages. License #069144. MA Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house Tom (413)568-7036. cleanouts, basements, attics, yards. Furnace and hot water heater removal. PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. All your carpentry needs. Remodeling Free estimate on phone. Senior dis- specialty. Additions, garages, decks, count. Call Pete (413)433-0356. siding. Finish trim, window replacement. Kitchens designed by Prestige. www.arajunkremoval.com. (413)386-4606.
Home Improvement AMR BUILDING & REMODELING. Sunrooms, decks, additions, bathrooms, window and door replacements and more. MA. Reg. #167264. Licensed and fully insured. Call Stuart Richter (413)297-5858.
POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. GUTTER DEICING CABLES INSTALLED. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilprices. Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816. ings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call TURCOTTE ELECTRIC. 30+ years (413)262-9314. experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REinstallations. HVAC controls and en- MODELING.Kitchens, additions, ergy saving green technology up- decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, regrades. Fully insured. All calls an- liable service, free estimates. Mass swered. Master’s Lic #A-18022. Registered #106263, licensed & insured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561. (413)214-4149.
RICHTER HOME Building & Remodeling. Specializing in home improvement services. Roofs, windows, doors, decks, finished carpentry, remodels, additions, basement refinishing, and much more. Quality work from a punctual, reliable and experienced home improvement company. Licensed and Insured. MA CSL #97940, MA HIC #171709, CT HIC #0633464. Call Dave Richter for an estimate (413)519-9838.
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ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call 568-9731. No job too small !!
ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)569At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We’re 1611. (413)374-5377. your color specialists! Fall season is in full swing. Get all your exterior Plumbing & Heating painting needs done now. Including NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, painting and staining log homes. WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVCall (413)230-8141. ICES. Professional, reliable service. A NEW LOOK FOR FALL. Let Home MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified WeldDecor help. Interior painting and wall- ing. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 papering, specializing in faux finishes. Nick7419@comcast.net
COPPA HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Remodeling, home restoration, home repairs, finish basements, bath/kitchen trim/woodwork, siding/decks, windows/ doors. CSL 103574, HIC Reg.147782. Fully licensed and insured. Free estiGutter Cleaning mates. Call Joe (413)454-8998. Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REdecorating advice. (413)564-0223, PAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps in- DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for (413)626-8880. stalled. Roof leaks repaired, vent all your exterior home improvement areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson needs Roofing, siding, windows, decks Services. (413)596-8859 before and gutters. ACCEPTING NEW RESI- PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & WALL9p.m. DENTIAL PLOWING CUSTOMERS PAPERING. Quality workmanship at low, FOR SOUTHWICK ONLY. Call for free low prices. Interior/Exterior Painting & quote. Extensive references, fully li- Staining, Wallpaper, Ceiling Repair & Spray. Free Estimates. Call Steve at GUTTER CLEANING. Get then clean censed & insured in MA. & CT. ed before the FREEZE!! Clean, flush www.delreohomeimprovement.com (413)386-3293. and check for leaks. Call Matt Call GARY DELCAMP (413)569-3733. (413)777-8381.
T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our Hauling ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, 8971. Free estimates. scrap metal removal. Seasoned Firewood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377. KINGER PAINT & DRYWALL. Interior, exterior, ceiling repair, drywall damage, cabinet refinishing, specializing in textured ceilings. Fully insured. Call (413)579-4396.
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A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN, Debris Removal, landscaping, fall yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462.
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WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom condo for sale by owner.. $79,000. Please call (603)726-4595.
Call (413)896-3736
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SPRINGFIELD. New furnace, plumbing, shower, 2 bedrooms, 10’x56’, porch, shed, metal roof, vinyl. Centrally located. $42,000. (413)593-9961. DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
Business & Professional Services
WESTFIELD 1 large bedroom apartment, 5 rooms, own driveway, quiet, 2nd floor, owner occupied antique house. No Pets. Available December 15. $675/month. (413)572-0696.
WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.
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FEEDING HILLS, House for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath on dead end street. $1,200 plus deposits. Owner/ Broker, 413-374-4461.
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT
Roofing ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your ROOFING needs! POWER WASHING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof, removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs. Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job. 10% senior discount. Free estimates. MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701
Landscaping/Lawn Care ALL CALLS RETURNED! Fall Snowplowing cleanups, curb side leaf pickups, mow- A.B.C. SNOWPLOWING. Westfield ing, aerating, overseeding, dethatching, residential only. 15 years experimulch & trimming. Free estimates. Ask ence. Call Dave (413)568-6440. for Mel (413)579-1407. SNOWPLOWING / SNOWBLOWING. On time, reliable service. Average BRUSH REMOVAL, FALL driveway, $40.00. Also specializing in CLEANUPS. now ACCEPTING NEW fall clean ups. Call (413)727-4787. ACCOUNTS FOR 2013. Mowing, seeding, sodding, dethatching, fertiliz- Tree Service ing, planting and pruning. Free estimates. Insured. WESTERN MASS A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD LANDSCAPING, 562-3142. TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land
Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.
A&J LANDSCAPING. Landscape design, trimming, mulching, cleanups. Arborvitaes for sale. 2'-3’ $8.-$10. AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professional fertilizing, planting, pruning, caCall Tony (413)519-7001. bling and removals. Free estimates, fully insured. Please call Ken 5690469. LEAVES -CURB SIDE LEAF REMOVAL - FALL CLEAN UPS. Call for your free Quote today! You rake um' & CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert Leaf the rest to us. Residential and tree removal. Prompt estimates. Commercial, Fully Insured. Visit our Crane work. Insured. “After 34 website at years, we still work hard at being Home Maintenance www.BusheeEnterprises.com for all of #1.” (413)562-3395. our services! Bushee Enterprises, LLC. JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. (413)569-3472. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, Upholstery basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, KEITH’S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. doors, windows, decks, stairs, YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush 30+ years experience for home or interior/exterior painting, plumbing. removal, hedge/tree trimming, business. Discount off all fabrics. Get Small jobs ok. All types of professional mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate quality workmanship at a great price. work done since 1985. Call Joe, Lawncare, (413)579-1639. Free pickup and delivery. Call 562(413)364-7038. 6639.