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Maxwell Zadworny and Family - parents Lisa and Ed, sisters, brother, and Grandparents at the White Oak School Graduation last night. See additional photos Page 3. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

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Maxwell Zadworny, Kate Chamberlain at the White Oak School Graduation last night. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

Veteran prosecutor to serve as Hampden DA BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick has named veteran prosecutor James Orenstein to serve as Hampden County District Attorney through the rest of the year.

Orenstein will take over for Mark Mastroianni, who stepped down as district attorney after his nomination to be a federal judge was confirmed. Mastroianni was sworn in Monday. He succeeds senior Judge Michael Ponsor, who is semi-retired.

Orenstein has worked in the Hampden DA’s office for nearly 25 years. He’s currently involved in special projects including pre-trial review of homicide cases, and cold case homicides.

Patrick said in a statement on Monday that Orenstein will maintain stability in the office until voters select a new district attorney in November. Four candidates are running for the post.

Mastroianni said Orenstein’s work as a prosecutor has made Hampden County, which includes the city of Springfield, “stronger and safer.”

Truck recovered, gun still missing

By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A city man whose pickup truck was stolen has been charged with improper storage of a firearm after his truck, which had been parked with the keys in the center console, and the handgun stored in it, were stolen from his Montgomery Road home early Saturday morning.

The owner, Connor R. Hawkins, of 119 Montgomery Road, reported to police at 1:55 a.m. Saturday that he heard the distinctive sound of his diesel pickup truck starting up in the parking lot of his apartment complex but was not immediately concerned because he thought a friend was playing a prank on him.

The man called his friend who protested his innocence and the victim then called police as he left his apartment to give chase in his girlfriend’s car.

He said he scoured the neighborhood without finding his truck and picked up a friend at his Russellville Road home before continuing the

make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious.”

— Corollary to “Murphy’s Law.”

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City Council budget review initiated

Setback variance approved

By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The Board of appeals unanimously approved a variance for residents at the corner of Berkshire Avenue and Pine Road last night.

Valerie and Sal Robustelli, of 2 Pine Road, requested a hearing for a front setback variance of 47 feet in order to make way for an expanded front entrance to their ranch style home.

The Robustellis said their front entrance currently has a four-by-five-foot landing and four-foot stairs that is inadequate.

“We don’t even use it,” said Sal Robustelli. “People come in through the garage.”

Robustelli said he and his wife are concerned that someone could get hurt trying to open the storm door on the narrow landing.

Members of the board agreed it seemed like a problem.

“I think it meets the hardship requirement,” said board member David Methe.

“Yes, it’s a safety concern,” agreed board member Thomas Stapleton.

The couple submitted drawings made by Sal Robustelli, an engineer, that show an expanded decking that doubles the size of the entryway landing.

“We also plan to have a portico to cover the door with two columns,” said Valerie Robustelli.

There was some discussion of the frontage, as well as distance from the sides of the corner lot property to the neighbors on both Pine Road and Berkshire Avenue. The board agreed there was enough space for the expansion.

“We are actually set back pretty far,” said Valerie Robustelli.

“I’m good with this,” said Stapleton. “I applaud you for coming forward and following the rules – a lot of people don’t.”

Sal Robustelli said he is “handy” and could do most, or all, of the work himself and he wanted to make sure he received the proper permits and approval.

Stapleton, Methe and Chairman Paul A. Grégoire approved the variance after hearing from the couple. No one else attended the hearing but the Robustellis said their neighbors all received notification and many expressed their approval.

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Hawkins’ friend reported to police at 2:08 a.m. that they found the truck parked near Sadie Knox Playground.

Hawkins later told police that the operator of the stolen truck put it in reverse and rammed into the car he was using.

He said that his friend then got out of the car and ran up to the truck in an effort to stop the suspect but the thief drove off, with the victim’s friend hanging on to the truck for a short distance.

Hawkins said that he followed in the damaged car while his friend ran after the truck which reached a speed estimated to be about 40 mph before it stopped again.

Witnesses told police that the truck then accelerated backward, reaching a speed of about 30 mph, and stuck the car again, causing the air bags to deploy and riding up on top of the car.

Hawkins said, fearful of what could happen next, he exited the car as his truck drove away, dragging the car, and turned on to Atwater

Street where the pursuers lost sight of it.

When officers found the truck the suspect had fled. They searched the area for the suspect but, although a State Police K-9 team responded to try and track the suspect, he was not found.

The gun which Hawkins said had been in the truck was not found either.

Hawkins told Officer Matthew Schultze that he grew up on a farm and habitually leaves his vehicles unlocked, with the keys in the center console in plain sight. Also in plain sight, Hawkins said, was a padlocked plastic case where he keeps a .22 caliber semiautomatic pistol.

Capt. Michael McCabe said later that the reason it is illegal to keep a firearm in a vehicle is that a gun stored in a vehicle can be vulnerable any time the owner leaves the vehicle which is itself prone to theft.

A criminal complaint was filed against Hawkins and detectives will continue to search for the thief and the missing pistol.

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Finance Committee began its department by department interviews last night as part of the review of the fiscal year 2015 city budget submitted by Mayor Daniel M. Knapik.

Finance Committee Chairman Christopher Keefe slated the Law, Fire, Police, Technology and Public Works departments for review, a process that lets council members determine funding requirements for the upcoming fiscal year which begins July 1.

Eight council members attended the hearings last night and heard that not all funding needs are addresses in Knapik’s proposed budget. The most notable example of that is within the police department budget where a request for $180,000 has been zeroed out for the past several years.

Typically the Police Department requests the $180,000 to replace a third of the line cruisers every year, rotating the fleet every three years. Knapik has cut that entire spending request, relying on the storage and towing account, a fee assessed when vehicles are towed at police request.

Police Chief John Camerota and Captain Michael McCabe said they use that revenue fund, established to allow the department to purchase a variety of vehicles, such as quads used in off-road patrols responding to citizen complaints.

McCabe said the department has been transiting from Crown Victoria to “new trucks which are much more fuel efficient and also come with a 100,000-mile warranty instead of the 75,000-mile warranty that the Crown Victoria’s have.”

Camerota said the Towing and Storage Account is almost depleted because it has been used to purchase six of the last 12 line vehicles for the department. Since its inception the Towing and Storage account has generated nearly $500,000, but currently has a balance of about $15,000.

“It’s not a finite account,” McCabe said. “From year to year we don’t know how much will come in. And we have no line item for vehicle purchase.”

Knapik has used free cash several time to partially fund the vehicle See Budget Review, Page 3

Fire Dept. shifting focus to EMS

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Fire Chief Mary Regan said the Fire Department will be level-funded in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget now under review by the City Council’s Finance Committee.

The committee initiated that review last night, discussing that there is little new revenue in the proposed Fire Department budget, but there are several new positions in the department’s budget.

Regan said that those new positions are being paid from the department’s Ambulance Fund Account and that she is planning to add three new emergency medical services (EMS) paramedics who will also be crosstrained as firefighters.

Regan said the goal is to increase personnel assigned to each of the department’s four groups, which in the long run will reduce the cost of overtime, which is projected at more than $400,000 in the current fiscal year budget.

“We will see a decrease in overtime when all of the groups at fully staffed,” Regan said, “and it will be safer for both the citizens of the city and firefighters.”

The minimal staffing level per group is 15 personnel, the number of people needed to keep all of the department’s apparatus and substations in service. With the new hires each group will have 18 members.

MARY REGAN Regan said the current system of replacing retiring personnel is both cumbersome and time-consuming.

“Filling vacancies can take up to six months, leaving a group short until someone is hired and trained,” Regan said.

Regan also said the focus of the department has moved toward EMS function.

“EMS is 70 percent of the work the department does now,” Regan said.

The 2015 budget reflect that fact as the Ambulance Fund absorbs new salaries.

“We’re shifting some of the burden over to the Ambulance Fund because there have been revenue increases,” Regan said.

“The Fire (Department) budget is all contractual items, there’s maybe between 7 and 9 percent for other uses.”

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WESTFIELD — A benefit for the Westfield High School Band featuring TUSK, the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, will be held in the Westfield High School Auditorium on Friday, June 13 at 7:30p.m. Tusk is the number one Fleetwood Mac tribute band that tours nationally performing all Fleetwood Mac songs spanning 30 years of songs and music. See Tusk at www. fleetwoodmactribute.com and visit past performances.

The Westfield High School Band will be performing with Tusk on some songs.

Concert promoter Paul Lococo said, “This is a great experience for the music students to perform with professional musicians. The students add so much to the production of the show from vocal backups to brass and percussion. This is a great time for all and a great cause to help keep music education alive in our schools.”

Tickets are available at Rocky’s Ace Hardware in downtown Westfield, www.purplepass.com, 800-316-8559 or at Westfield High School the night of the show.

Come sing a long while supporting your high school band!

Bob and Judy Brown were in Ketchikan, Alaska, which is 2,747 miles from Westfield and they remembered to bring along their copy of The Westfield News. Remember, as you’re out and about this summer make sure to get a picture of yourself with a copy of The Westfield News and e-mail it, along with a description, to pressreleases@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com. Keep reading to find out where The Westfield News will show up next.

Odds & Ends

LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers

TONIGHT

WEDNESDAY

More clouds than sun.

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Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers.

70-74

WEATHER DISCUSSION

Mainly cloudy.

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Expect scattered showers this afternoon with highs in the upper-70s. The clouds will stick around overnight, making a mild start Wednesday with temps starting in the low-60s. Look for more clouds than sunshine tomorrow along with a chance of a passing shower or two.

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Ohio woman’s 100th birthday wish: doing yard work BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman who lives at a retirement home and turned 100 on Monday had just one wish for her birthday: She wanted to do some yard work and smell fresh-cut grass.

Trudy Price, of Bowling Green, has gotten her wish with the help of the grounds crew at Bowling Green State University.

She pushed one of the university’s mowers and then helped plant flowers near the student union on campus.

She also sat atop one of the crew’s riding lawnmowers.

Price says that staying active is important.

She says she has always loved of the smell of cut grass and still likes to go out for walks at the retirement community where she lives.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2014. There are 204 days left in the year.

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n June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to limit further debate on a proposed civil rights bill, shutting off a filibuster by Southern senators. (The Civil Rights Act of 1964 went on to win congressional approval and was signed by President Lyndon Johnson.)

On this date: In 1692, the first official execution resulting from the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts took place as Bridget Bishop was hanged.

In 1864, the Confederate Congress authorized military service for men between the ages of 17 and 70.

Reinhard Heydrich.

In 1944, German forces massacred 642 residents of the French village of Oradour-sur-Glane.

In 1967, the Middle East War ended as Israel and Syria agreed to observe a United Nations-mediated cease-fire.

In 1971, President Richard M. Nixon lifted a twodecades-old trade embargo on China.

In 1985, socialite Claus von Bulow was acquitted by a jury in Providence, Rhode Island, at his retrial on charges he’d tried to murder his heiress wife, Martha “Sunny” von Bulow.

In 1907, eleven men in five cars set out from the French embassy in Beijing on a race to Paris. (Prince Scipione Borghese of Italy was the first to arrive in the French capital two months later.)

In 1994, the action thriller “Speed,” starring Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper and Sandra Bullock, was released

by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.

In 1921, President Warren G. Harding signed into law the Budget and Accounting Act, which created the Bureau of the Budget and the General Accounting Office.

Singer-musician Ray Charles, known for such hits as “What’d I Say,” ‘’Georgia on My Mind” and “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” died in Beverly Hills, California, at age 73.

In 1934, English composer Frederick Delius, 72, died in Grez-sur-Loing, France.

In 1940, Italy declared war on France and Britain; Canada declared war on Italy.

In 1942, during World War II, German forces massacred 173 male residents of Lidice (LIH’-dyiht-zeh), Czechoslovakia, in retaliation for the killing of Nazi official

Ten years ago:

Five years ago:

James von Brunn, an 88-year-old white supremacist, opened fire in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., killing security guard Stephen T. Johns.

(Von Brunn died at a North Carolina hospital in January 2010 while awaiting trial.) Donald Trump fired Miss California USA Carrie Prejean, who’d sparked controversy when she said gays shouldn’t be allowed to marry, citing contract violations.

One year ago:

Jury selection began in Sanford, Florida, in the trial of neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, charged with second-degeee murder in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. (Zimmerman was acquitted.)

Today’s Birthdays:

Britain’s Prince Philip is 93. Columnist Nat Hentoff is 89.

Attorney F. Lee Bailey is 81. Actress Alexandra Stewart is 75. Singer Shirley Alston Reeves (The Shirelles) is 73.

Actor Jurgen Prochnow is 73. Media commentator Jeff Greenfield is 71. Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts is 63.

Country singer-songwriter Thom Schuyler is 62. Former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., is 61. Actor Andrew Stevens is 59. Singer Barrington Henderson is 58. Former New York Governor-turned-media commentator Eliot Spitzer is 55. Rock musician Kim Deal is 53. Singer Maxi Priest is 53. Actress Gina Gershon is 52. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn is 51. Rock musician Jimmy Chamberlin is 50.

Actress Kate Flannery is 50. Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley is 49. Rock musician Joey Santiago is 49. Actor Doug McKeon is 48. Rock musician Emma Anderson is 47. Country musician Brian Hofeldt (The Derailers) is 47.

Rapper The D.O.C. is 46. Rock singer Mike Doughty is 44.

Rhythm-and-blues singer JoJo is 43. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is 43. Rhythm-and-blues singer Faith Evans is 41. Actor Hugh Dancy is 39. Rhythm-and-blues singer Lemisha Grinstead (702) is 36. Actor DJ Qualls is 36.

Actor Shane West is 36. Country singer Lee Brice is 35.

Singer Hoku is 33. Actress Leelee Sobieski is 32. Olympic gold medal figure skater Tara Lipinski is 32. Model-actress Kate Upton is 22. Sasha Obama is 13.

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Government Meetings TUESDAY, JUNE 10 RUSSELL Planning Board at 6 pm

TOLLAND

Conserv Comm Open Office Hours & Business Meeting at 12 pm

WESTFIELD

Housing Authority at 6 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Purchasing at 6 pm Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Engineering at 6:30 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Building at 7 pm Department of Public Works at 7 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Park & Rec at 7:30 pm

HUNTINGTON

Historical Commission at 7 pm

GRANVILLE

Fire House at 7 pm Shaun Botha, Natasha Brzoska, Maxwell Zadworny at the White Oak School Graduation last night. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

BLANDFORD

Assessor’s Meeting at 5:30 pm Fire Department Meeting at 6:30 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm Historical Commission Meeting at 7:30 pm

White Oak School Graduation

SOUTHWICK

Park & Recreation Commission at 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 WESTFIELD

Shaye, Brian, and Kelsey Slepchuk at the White Oak School Graduation last night. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

Joanne Daley, Maxwell Zadworny at the White Oak School Graduation ceremony last night. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

VA audit offers look at state wait times BOSTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department has found that fewer than 600 U.S. military veterans in Massachusetts were still waiting for initial medical appointments at VA hospitals and clinics 90 days or more after requesting them. Nationwide the number was 57,000.

Of the 64,000 veterans who enrolled in the VA health care system but never got an appointment during the past 10 years — apparently falling through the cracks — fewer than 900 sought treatment in Massachusetts.

The audit released Monday still found long wait lists at some Massachusetts facilities for new patients looking to see a specialist or primary care doctor.

According to the report, the VA’s Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System had one of the top 10 longest wait times at 67 days for new patients trying to see a specialist.

The VA’s Boston Healthcare System had average wait time of 54 days for a new patient looking to see a specialist. For the VA’s Bedford facility, the wait time for a specialist for new patients was 40 days.

Overall, the average wait time in the Central Western system for new primary care patients was 72 days, compared to 59 days at the Boston location and 12 days at the Bedford facility.

The audit also looked at the wait times for new patients seeking mental health services.

For the Central Western system the mental health services wait time for new patients seek was 28 days, compared to 26 days for the Boston system and 35 days for Bedford.

The Central Western system says it provides primary, specialty, and mental health care — including psychiatric, substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder services — to a veteran population of more than 120,000 in central and western Massachusetts.

Southwick Rotary donates to Fireworks Display SOUTHWICK — Chris Boyd, President, Southwick Rotary Club, announced that the club donated $200 to assist with the funding of a fireworks display that is hosted by Southwick Parks and Rec to celebrate the fourth of July. The Southwick display normally takes place during the middle of the month so it does not interfere with displays put on by neighboring towns. This year, it will be scheduled hopefully the end of July.

The members of the Southwick Rotary are in hopes that all service clubs, individuals, and businesses can do what they can to provide the funding for the fireworks.

Donations can be made to Parks and Rec by writing a check to Town of Southwick, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Please note on the memo line “Fireworks” so it may be added to the Parks and Rec line item.

The Southwick Rotary Club is made up of business and professional men and women working together as volunteers. Rotarians work locally, regionally and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto of Service above Self.

Benefits of being a Rotarian include serving the community, networking and friendship while promoting ethics and leadership.

The club meets at Roma Restaurant, College Highway, Southwick, every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. For information on club activities, visit www.southwickrotary.org or call President Chris Boyd 413 348 9918.

The VA also runs an outpatient clinic in Hyannis. That is considered part of the department’s Rhode Island system.

The audit is the first nationwide look at the VA network in the uproar that began with reports two months ago of patients dying while awaiting appointments and of cover-ups at the Phoenix VA center.

Examining 731 VA hospitals and large outpatient clinics, the audit found long wait times across the country for patients seeking their first appointments with both primary care doctors and specialists.

The audit is the third in a series of reports in the past month into long wait times and falsified records at VA facilities nationwide. The controversy forced VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign May 30.

Budget Review Continued from Page 1 purchases, appropriation requests that typically come before the City Council in January after the state Department of Revenue has certified the amount of money left over from the previous fiscal year.

“If I had a budget that gave the department six new cars every years, all of the old cars would be cycled out and we’d be getting new cars that get better (gas) mileage and require less maintenance,” McCabe said. “And we would not be tapping into the Towing and Storage funds so money would be there when we need a special vehicle, like a boat for patrolling Hampton Ponds.”

The committee members also discussed the Public Works Department budget Monday night, with Keefe asking why Superintendent Jim Mulvenna, who prepared the budget was not present.

Community Development Director Peter J. Miller Jr., who appeared before the committee with Deputy Superintendent Casey Berube and City Engineer Mark Cressotti, said that Mulvenna remains on administrative

leave.

The Board of Public Works has cancelled an executive session meeting set for this evening to discuss a personnel matter, presumably on the status of Mulvenna.

The Public Works budget is a collection of six different line items in the budget, reflecting the fact that the department performs diverse collection of functions: maintaining roads, collecting solid waste and recycling, and maintaining city grounds and parks.

Board of Assessors at 5 pm Park & Rec Staff Training Meeting at 6 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Assessors at 6 pm Board of Health at 6 pm Public Safety Communications Commission at 6 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Health at 6:30 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Collector at 7 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Airport at 7:30 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Comm Dev at 8 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: City Advancement at 8:30 pm

SOUTHWICK

Driveway Subcommittee at 7 pm

BLANDFORD

Conservation Commission Meeting at 6:30 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm

HUNTINGTON

Selectboard at 5:30 pm Planning Board at 7 pm

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 WESTFIELD

Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Personnel at 6 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: Water/SWWT at 6:30 pm Fire Commission at 7 pm Finance Committee Budget Hearing: School at 7 pm

TOLLAND

Yoga for Everyone at PSC at 9 am Ladies Aid at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK

Lake Management Committee at 7 pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 TOLLAND

TVFD Pancake Breakfast at 8 am

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor I refereed an under-11 guys indoor soccer game today and it was unlike any game I have ever been a part of, so I decided to share it with you.

One of the coaches before the game came up to me and asked if his team could play with an extra player on the field. Puzzled, I asked him to explain why. He said that one of his players, Ethan, has a severe case of autism and in order to play, he needs to tag along with one of the players on his team when playing.

With the opposing coaches approval, I agreed to let it happen.

I received more information from the coach. Doctors and the kid’s parents didn’t think he would even be able to participate in any kind of sport nor did they approve of it at first. But to see this kid play was an unbelievable sight. No, he was not nearly as skilled as the other players but you can tell that he has made amazing strides despite his disability.

I have the utmost respect to the player that Ethan follows on the field. To be a coach and a player at the same time during a game is unheard of - but this young man performed his duties flawlessly. He made sure Ethan was in the correct position as much as possible and always gave him positive feedback. This takes a true individual to demonstrate a class act like this. Not to mention, it requires a great deal of unselfishness, discipline and leadership. At age 11, find me a kid who will put others before himself, especially when they are at an age where it’s vital to be excelling individually at a sport. It’s rare, I promise.

But this young man proved to me that it was a misconception on my part. I wish I got this player’s name.

During the first half of the game, my eyes could just not stay dry. Witnessing this was just too overwhelming for what I thought was a routine Saturday afternoon. A few times, I was close to stopping the game just to take a restroom break but gathered myself eventually. Anyways, I’m grateful I was a part of this. It must mean so much to Ethan’s family to see him playing with his friends and I can’t express how much respect I have for his teammates and coaches. I hope acts like this continue to happen in both sports and the community.

Thank you for tuning in.

Scott Strycharz

VA report: Months-long waits for 57,000-plus vets

By Sarah Wheaton Politico.com Tens of thousands of veterans are still waiting for their first medical appointment at VA centers, according to an audit by the Department of Veterans Affairs that revealed “pervasive” deception throughout the system to hide delayed access to care.

The examination of 731 VA hospitals and large outpatient clinics, released Monday, found that more than 57,000 veterans have been waiting more than 90 days for an initial appointment. Over the past ten years, 64,000 people who enrolled in the department’s health care system never have had appointments.

Revelations about an Arizona VA facility’s use of secret lists to hide long waits for appointments started the furor that led to Eric Shinseki’s resignation as secretary in late May. But the audit, first reported by The Associated Press, found that type of deception was hardly rare and by no means limited to Phoenix. Eight percent of VA schedulers said they have used an alternative waiting list. Another 13 percent said their supervisors directed them to falsify appointment dates to hide the true wait times, a practice that occurred at least once in 76 percent of VA facilities.

“Such practices are sufficiently pervasive to require VA reexamine its entire performance management system,” concluded the audit, which was based on interviews with 3,722 department staff.

Since taking over for Shinseki, Acting Secretary Sloan Gibson has taken an aggressive posture, vowing to restore confidence in the beleaguered agency and punish VA officials who retaliated against whistleblowers. Gibson said the release of the audit reflected a commitment to transparency, and showed the “extent of the systemic problems we face, prob-

Cybercrime costs $575B a year, $100B to U.S.

By Tal Kopan Politico.com Cybercrime costs the global economy up to $575 billion annually, according to a new report, with the U.S. taking a $100 billion hit, the largest of any country.

That total represents up to 0.8 percent of the global economy, according to the report out Monday from McAfee, now known as Intel Security, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank.

At that size, if cybercrime were a country, it would have the 27th largest economy in the world.

For the U.S., the estimated $100 billion cost means 200,000 lost jobs and is almost half of the total loss for the G-8 group of Western countries.

And the costs will only increase over time, the report’s authors warn.

The report was co-authored by CSIS Senior Fellow James Lewis and Stewart Baker, a partner at the law firm Steptoe & Johnson and former Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency official.

The cost of cybercrime traditionally has been hard to calculate, in part because of companies not fully reporting losses and the absence of any centralized data collection. Monday’s report is the latest effort by CSIS and McAfee to estimate the losses.

In 2009, a news release from McAfee put the number at $1 trillion. Although that number was cited by President Barack Obama, it was roundly panned, and last year, working with CSIS, the company released a follow-up report that estimated a range of $300 billion to $1 trillion.

This year, the report created a new economic model and harnessed economists, intellectual property experts and security researchers to make the calculations based on global reporting and extrapolation.

The total cost was in the $400 billion to $575 billion range.

One key finding is that most governments and businesses are underestimating losses.

“People have said, ‘Well, this guy has a low number and this guy has a high number, doesn’t that mean the guy with the low number is doing a better job?’ The answer is no, it means he’s not counting,” Lewis said in an interview. “Five years ago, nobody took cybersecurity seriously; now everybody does, but they have to bring that data collection in line with that.”

The report acknowledges that estimating loss can be difficult, but given “intangibles” that factor in, including IP loss, military advantage loss and increased global sales competition, the numbers are more likely to be higher than the authors’ estimates than lower.

The losses are broken down into the categories IP and innovation loss, financial crime, confidential business information and market manipulation, the cost of lost opportunity, and recovery costs, with IP and innovation concerns being the most important loss.

Cases familiar from the headlines illustrate the difficulty of

putting a dollar amount on the losses. Massive data breaches of retailers like Target, Neiman Marcus and Michaels are costing millions to fix, but the profits to the perpetrators are much harder to calculate.

The report estimates 40 million people in the U.S. and 800 million individuals worldwide had records taken in 2013, multiplying the dark figure of incalculable crime profits by orders of magnitude.

In recent weeks, the Department of Justice has made several high-profile moves against international hacking rings, including landmark indictments against Chinese military officials for allegedly stealing trade secrets from American companies and the indictment of the alleged boss of an operation that took more than $127 million from victims internationally through the banking trojan Gameover Zeus and the ransomware CryptoLocker, which encrypted devices to extort payments.

According to the report, 20 to 30 global cybercrime groups based in the former Soviet Union have “nation-state level” capacity, meaning they can overcome almost any cyberdefense. International financial crime is operating at an industrial level.

The report’s authors state that as long as losses stay below 2 percent of a nation’s gross domestic product (compared with the current estimate in the U.S. of 0.64 percent), cybercrime will be seen as an acceptable cost, whereas if it rises above that threshold, there could be louder calls for action. The problem, the authors write, is that monetary losses are not the only metric for damage from cybercrime and that other factors that should be considered include national security and business and consumer confidence.

Under most projections, cybercrime will only increase and become more costly, the report argues. As it is, damages today are mostly kept in check by criminals having a hard time monetizing the information they steal and IP thieves sometimes being unable to bring a product to market, Lewis said. Either of those factors could change and increase costs.

In addition, companies that don’t adequately shore up their defenses will be at an increasing disadvantage globally, and rampant trade-secret and IP theft could dampen innovation on a worldwide scale.

The report makes some recommendations, however, to try to stem the tide, including better technology and defenses to start.

The authors also call for agreement on and implementation of some standards and best practices in cyberspace, as well as international law enforcement cooperation and agreed-upon norms on state behavior.

Governments should also do a better job of tracking cybercrime losses, they write, and companies should assess their own risks more accurately.

“Think of if the World Health Organization came out and said, ‘Global health is a big problem and we know there’s a lot of sick people out there, but we can’t tell you what the sicknesses are and where they are,’” Lewis said. “That would be unacceptable. This has to change.”

lems that demand immediate actions.”

White House spokesman Josh Earnest didn’t minimize the severity of the problem, or the size of the repair job. “There is no sugar-coating that, but it’s a task the president has never been more dedicated to,” he said.

Joe Davis, a spokesman for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, called the report a “good first step.” Paul Rieckhoff, head of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, called the findings “infuriating” and said Obama should be “out-front in reforming the VA.” As a next step, the department pledged a sweeping review “to determine how performance goals were conveyed across the chain of command such that some front-line, middle, and senior managers felt compelled to manipulate VA’s scheduling processes.”

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky), the minority leader, called the appointment delays “a national disgrace” and urged the president to “nominate a capable leader and manager who possesses the skills, leadership ability and determination to correct the failings of the VA.” ”While we’re going to move expeditiously, we’re not going to rush” into naming new VA leadership, said Earnest during the regular press briefing.

VA guidelines had set 14 days as the target timeline for a primary care appointment. The reality varies widely by states and even within individual states, auditors found. In Virginia, for example, in Hampton, the average wait is about 58 days; in Richmond, it’s more than 72 days.

The VA said it has contacted 50,000 veterans in an effort to book them at clinics. In all, the department hopes to reach 90,000, offering those with long waits earlier appointments or referrals to non-VA providers.

Darrell Issa alleges IRS data dump to FBI illegal

By Mackenzie Weinger Politico.com Republicans charged the IRS on Monday with potentially violating federal tax privacy laws by turning over a database of tax-exempt organizations to the FBI, the latest salvo in their ongoing probe of the IRS’s scrutiny of tea party groups.

The IRS acknowledged that some non-public taxpayer information was shared in the documents but said a tiny fraction of the data at issue was “inadvertently” shared.

During the course of its probe into the IRS tea party targeting scandal, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said it learned the tax agency sent 1.1 million pages of tax return data about 501(c)(4) organizations to the FBI just before the 2010 midterms, Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) wrote in a letter to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.

The IRS responded that it identified issues with 33 tax returns out of more than 12,000 that included confidential taxpayer information. The majority of those groups “do not appear to have any connection to political activity,” the IRS said.

The two Republicans said they are “extremely troubled by this new information, and by the fact that the IRS has withheld it from the Committee for over a year,” noting that despite two subpoenas the IRS has not “produced material relating to these 21 disks and all associated information.”

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Emergency Response and Crime Report Friday, June 6, 2014 10:08 a.m.: suspicious item, Park Square, a caller reports there is a canister at the bottom of the flagpole at Park Square, the responding officer reports a propane tank was found and was transported to the station; 11:17 a.m.: assist other police department, an Agawam officer requests assistance serving a warrant at a Miller Street address, services rendered; 1:16 a.m.: assault, Montgomery Road, a school bus monitor came to the station to complain that she was assaulted while on duty, the responding officer reports the complainant said that she was put in fear by a woman who boarded her bus to confront her; 3:01 p.m.: vandalism, Western Massachusetts Hospital, East Mountain Road, a caller reports a student at the hospital participating in a school program kicked a door and damaged it, the responding officer reports that no damage could be reliably attributed to the student and no charges were filed; 4:25 p.m.: violation of a protective order, Henry’s Trailer Park, 868 Southampton Road, a caller reports her husband violated the ‘No contact’ clause of a protective order by sending her a letter, a criminal complaint was filed; 4:31 p.m.: suspicious activity, Mechanic Street, a caller reports a person who accused him and his friends of breaking into his vehicle showed him a gun and chased him, the officer reports the incident remains under investigation; 4:55 p.m.: burning complaint, Western Avenue, a caller complains about smoke from a neighbor’s brush fire, the responding officer reports the resident agreed to extinguish the fire; 8:27 p.m.: burning complaint, Bush Street, recovered property, Birch Bluff Drive, a caller reports a suspicious motor vehicle parked in the area, the responding officer reports the vehicle had been reported to be stolen earlier in the day, the owner took custody of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee; 9:19 p.m.: suspicious person, East Main Street, a patrol officer reports that a routine check of a person attempting to purchase alcohol revealed the man to be the subject of an outstanding warrant, Lamont D. Carroll, 25, of 16 Olivine St., Chicopee, was arrested on a warrant issued in 2013 by the Palmer District Court; 10:37 p.m.: burning complaint, Malone Avenue, a caller reports a neighbor’s fire is too close to their fence, the responding fire captain reports the residents agreed to extinguish their fire; 11:00 p.m.: vandalism, East Silver Street, a caller reports his vehicle was vandalized while parked for the high school graduation, the responding officer reports the vehicle was broken down on East Silver Street and the caller said that a friend saw someone moving away from his parked pickup truck and believes the fuel line was disconnected then; Saturday, June 7, 2014 12:14 a.m.: trespass, Half Mile Falls Park, about 10 person were observed at the park, the responding officer advised persons found there that city parks and playgrounds close at dusk, the persons left the park without issue; 1:53 a.m.: disturbance, Arnold Street, a caller reports persons are fighting, the responding officer reports two persons were found who were too intoxicated to care for themselves and were placed in protective custody; 1:55 a.m.: larceny, Montgomery Road, a caller reports his pickup truck was stolen, see story in the Tuesday edition of The Westfield News; 8:36 a.m.: fire, Ridgecrest Circle, a person came to a fire sub-station to report a brush fire, the responding fire captain reports that a resident burning brush was advised of the pertinent regulation and agreed to extinguish the fire, firefighters responded again after an 11 a.m. call and stood by while the resident extinguished the fire; 11:06 a.m.: animal complaint, Pumpkin Lane, a caller reports a deer has been trapped for three days in a fenced area, the environmental police were notified; 11:08 a.m.: animal complaint, Sgt. 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Dion Way, a caller reports finding the remains of a deer he believes may have been poached, the environmental police were notified; 11:45 a.m.: city ordinance violation, Elizabeth Avenue a caller reports a neighbor’s sprinklers are active, the responding officer reports he spoke with a resident who was unaware that outside water use is banned between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., the resident immediately shut down the sprinklers; 2:01 p.m.: vandalism, Glenwood Drive, a caller reports a golf ball struck her house, the responding officer reports a window was found to be broken and a golf ball was seized as evidence; 3:16 p.m.: parking violation, East Main Street, a patrol officer reports he investigated a vehicle parked atop the legend ‘Fire Lane’ at the Westfield Shops, the operator returned and said that he had parked while he went inside his workplace “for a second”, the officer noted a surfeit of parking spaces nearby and a violation citation was issued; 5:35 p.m.: officer wanted, Main Street, a caller reports a male party ingesting cocaine outside, the responding officer reports the suspect was not found but he encountered two inebriated persons, one was sent to her group home but the other could contact nobody to care for him and was placed in protective custody; 7:51 p.m.: vandalism, Smith Avenue, a resident came to the station to complain that a tire on his vehicle was slashed the night before while it was parked on Smith Avenue during the high school graduation; 8:53 p.m.: incapacitated person, North Elm Street, a caller reports a stumbling male party who is vomiting and has bloody knees is in the area of the Great River Bridges, the responding officer reports finding a obviously highly intoxicated man who was paced in protective custody; 11:11 p.m.: burning complaint, Lozier Avenue, a caller reports a party with a large bonfire, the responding fire captain advised the resident to extinguish the fire.

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Thursday, June 5, 2014 Oleg A. Igumnov, 36, of 16 Sheldon Ave., was released on his personal recognizance after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a license suspended for operating under the influence of alcohol and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police.

Friday, June 6, 2014 Jamie Daigle, 39, of 2994 Main St., Becket, was held in lieu of $500 cash bail after he was arraigned on charges of violation of a harassment protection order, trespass and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by State Police.

Amy Savoy, 31, of 44 Basket St., Huntington, was found to be responsible for a charge of walking on railroad tracks brought by State Police.

Jesse J. Soderstrom, 39, of 11 Cottage Ave., Southampton, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of assault brought by Westfield police and was placed on probation for six months. He was assessed $50 and ordered to pay $200 in restitution.

William E. Colson, 29, of 62 Granville Road, Southwick, saw a charge of assault and battery brought by Southwick police dismissed at the request of the alleged victim.

Heather N. Chistolini, 25, of 48 Colony Drive, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for one year. She was assessed $350, ordered to complete a Driver Alcohol Education Program at a cost of $817.22 and her license was suspended for 45 days. A charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation were not prosecuted.

Michelle M. Cook, 30, of 620 Chancey Walker St., Belchertown, was released on her personal recognizance pending an Aug. 1 hearing after she was arraigned on a charge of larceny of property valued more than $250 brought by Westfield police.

Jonathan L. Westbrook, 24, of 76 Davis Road, Southwick, was released on his personal recognizance pending an Aug. 1 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of receiving stolen property valued more than $250 brought by Westfield police.

LOST AND FOUND LOST Dog - Chester Hill/ Huntington — Missing since 5/21/14 - Bromley is an eleven year old border-collie mix. He is friendly and much loved. He lives on Bromley Road in Chester. He has been suffering from seizures and went outside after one but never came home. He is a homebody who never goes far. We have scoured the woods for him and are hoping maybe he just wandered off and someone noticed he was confused and picked him up. He had on a blue collar with tags including one with his name and our phone. We are heartbroken. If you see him, please call Tom or Barbara Huntoon at 413-667-5690.

(5-21-14) Lost car key and one key and store tags.

Reward! Call 562-6428. Lost between School St parking lot and Good Table Restaurant. (5-1-14) Found in the vicinity of City View Road. Orange/ white female, approx. 1 – 2 years old. Contact Marty at 413-568-6985.

LOST: READING GLASSES, Brown frames, in the vicinity of the Maple Leaf on Arnold Street, or The Hangar, School Street or Court Street and Whitaker Road. Call Tim (413)4547243.

Governor to release plan addressing opiate abuse BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick will unveil a plan for addressing opiate drug abuse, which he declared a public health emergency in Massachusetts in March.

A public health department spokesman says Patrick is scheduled to make the announcement Tuesday morning at William J. Ostiguy High School in Boston.

The findings and recommendations were developed by a 36-member “Opiate Task Force” that Patrick created through executive order.

That panel, in its May draft recommendations, called for spending about $10 million to help recovering addicts transition from detoxification centers to residential treatment programs and from prison back into the community, among other things.

The announcement comes as a federal judge on Tuesday will consider whether the Patrick administration’s latest attempt to restrict a Zohydro, a powerful new painkiller, violates the U.S. Constitution.

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Continued from Page 4 Such (c)4 groups, also known as social welfare organizations, are organized under a section of the tax law that lets them engage in a limited amount of political activity.

The groups are at the center of the drama unfolding since last year when an inspector general found some IRS employees used keywords like “tea party” to single out applications for tax-exempt status for added scrutiny. Former agency tax exempt chief Lois Lerner has been held in contempt by the House of Representations, but no smoking gun has emerged linking the White House to the matter, as Republicans initially suggested.

The IRS said the disks in question “involve publicly available material that is easily and routinely accessible.” Still, the IRS said, the data on such disks “can sometimes inadvertently include material that should have been redacted.”

State sued over restrictions on painkiller Zohydro

By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday will consider whether Massachusetts’ latest attempt to restrict a powerful new painkiller violates the U.S. Constitution.

Zogenix, the San Diego-based manufacturer of Zohydro, is asking the court to temporarily halt enforcement of the restrictions until the case is decided on its merits.

Zohydro is a hydrocodone-based prescription drug that comes in higher doses than Vicodin and other comparable drugs. Some restrictions on the drug took effect mid-April and others in early May. The company argues that the restrictions are pre-empted by federal law because they represent a “de-facto ban” on a drug already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in cases of severe and chronic pain. It also claims that the rules improperly single out Zohydro.

State Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office, meanwhile, wants U.S. District Court Judge Rya Zobel to dismiss the case entirely, arguing that states have the right to regulate the medical and pharmacy professions within their borders.

State public health officials have said the new regulations, which are similar to ones already in place in Vermont, do not run counter to the FDA approval process. They allow qualified patients to access the drug, but help prescribers better evaluate a patient’s likelihood of abuse, officials say.

Gov. Deval Patrick already has declared a public health emergency around prescription drug abuse and has said he does not want Zohydro to exacerbate the epidemic. A federal judge has ruled the state’s previous attempt to ban the drug outright was likely unconstitutional.

Under the new rules, doctors, dentists and other prescribers are required to examine a patient’s substance abuse history and current medications before submitting a “letter of medical necessity” to a patient’s pharmacist explaining the diagnoses and treatment plan. Pharmacists, meanwhile, cannot dispense the drug if they do not receive the medical need letter. They also must go over the drug’s precautions and warnings with the patient.

Judge Zobel is expected to consider one or both of the requests Tuesday — either temporarily blocking the state’s restrictions or dismissing the lawsuit entirely.

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Beth M. Cooper SOUTHWICK - Beth Marie (Yanke) Cooper, 51, of Southwick, MA, formerly of Farmington, beloved wife of George Wesley Cooper, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2014 at John Dempsey Hospital. Beth was born in New Britain, CT, May 1, 1963, daughter of Patricia Ann (Lemeris) Yanke of Farmington and the late Frederick J. Yanke.

She was a graduate of Farmington High School, Class of 1981, a longtime resident of Southwick, MA. She was an office assistant and bookkeeper. Beth loved working with animals; she rehabilitated injured wild animals and raised orphaned wild baby animals until they could be set free.

She enjoyed Lake Congamond and trips to Block Island.

Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by her sister, Mrs. Dawn (Yanke) Broadley and her husband John D. Broadley of Plainville; her mother-in-law, Edith F. Neubarth Cooper, of Morris, CT and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends may call at the Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, Route 4, Unionville, on Wednesday, from 5:008:00 p.m. Funeral Procession from the Ahern Funeral Home will be Thursday at 8:15 a.m. followed by the Funeral Liturgy in the Church of St. Patrick, Main Street, Farmington at 9:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Beth’s name may be made to Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT 06019. For online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.

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The Carson Center for Human Services Celebrating 50 Years of Real Help with Real Life 1963-2013 Marlena held the beveled edges of a wooden handle in one hand and a pen in the other. The wooden handle was attached to a miniature stop sign that her Carson domestic violence advocate had made for her. The octagonal top of the stop sign was about a foot across. Just as with a street sign, the front was red, with the letters “STOP” across it. On the back, however, was blank, white space on which Marlena was preparing to write.

For a few weeks now, her Healing Alliance support group had been learning about healthy relationships and about how tricky it can be to figure out if you are in an abusive relationship at first. That’s because abusive relationships start out looking the same as healthy relationships most of the time. Both start with romance. Had Marlena’s husband Bill sat down with her on their first date and, after ordering dinner and complimenting her on her hair, offered her a lifetime of humiliation and controlling behavior, she’d have definitely refused. But in the early months, all the way up until they first became sexually involved, he offered her the kind of love anyone would want. Looking back all those years and thinking about what her Carson advocate had been teaching, Marlena figured that when they became sexually involved, on some level, Bill had decided that he owned her.

That’s when things had really changed. They were small signs, at first. Eventually, after they got married, he would sexually assault her, telling her that she was “his” and sex was his “right” whether she gave consent or not.

Her Carson advocate had asked her to write on the back of this stop sign significant things that she would want her teenage self to know about being in relationship.

Marlena held the pen and thought about her teenage self.

Her hair had been red then, where it was white now. She wrote, “Have a good argument first, before you decide if it’s a good relationship. See if the solution is all about him and what he wants.” “Notice if he makes you feel good momentarily then puts you down immediately,” “Notice if you feel loved a majority of the time.” “Notice if he can accept influence from you,” “Notice if he punishes you when he is wrong about something.”

The tears rolled down her face as her mind moved through the forty years of marriage. There had been all those kids to care for.

“Notice if you’ve been isolated from your acquaintances.

Notice if he shows any attention in your hobbies or interests AFTER he thinks you are committed,” she wrote to her young self. And finally, her hand pausing, she wrote, “Listen to your grandmother.”

Before Bill had stopped Marlena from seeing her, grandma had said many times, “Trust yourself, Marlena, no matter what. I will be here for you.” And that’s why she trusted her Carson advocate. Because that’s exactly what her Carson advocate says to her.

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Dr. Pajouh with Ronald Bryant, President and CEO of Noble Hospital, in front of the Cardiac Center.

Dr. Mehdi Pajouh joins Noble as Chief of Cardiology WESTFIELD, MA– As part of their continued growth, NobleHospital is pleased to announce the hire of Dr. Mehdi Pajouh as Chief of Cardiology.

Under the leadership of Dr. Pajouh, the Hospital will be expanding internal Cardiology services so that patients can receive expert Cardiac care without having to leave the Hospital.

“As the new director, I’m hoping to improve not only the quality but also the quantity of services we are offering right now, finding coverage that is now missing on weekends and holidays,” stated Dr. Pajouh. “Our end goal is to provide 24/7 Cardiac care to our community.”

Dr. Pajouh spent eleven years as a Cardiologist with Westfield Cardiology, where he frequently collaborated with Noble Hospital. He says that folding his practice into the Noble Health Network will provide his patients with increased proximity, greater convenience, and more services.

“Being in the Hospital will improve and expedite the Cardiac care that we are giving to our patients,” stated Dr. Pajouh. “We are currently in talks with area Cardiologists and hospitals to fill existing gaps and increase the number of procedures that we will be able to perform, including pacemaker, defibrillator, and

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WESTFIELD — Women’s Health Associates, a specialized women’s health care practice providing obstetrical and gynecological care in Springfield and Westfield, Mass., today announced the appointment of Certified Nurse-Midwife, Amy L. Metzger. Prior to joining Women’s Health Associates, Metzger provided midwifery services at Hampshire OB-GYN Associates of Northampton, Mass.

“Amy has over two decades of experience as a certified nurse-midwife,” said Dr. Robert S. Wool of Women’s Health Associates. “She is knowledgeable and provides the personalized care our patients have come to expect.”

Metzger, of Florence, Mass., provides women’s health care to patients from Amy L. Metzger their early teenaged years to Certified Nurse-Midwife elders including wellness care – such as annual exams – to birth control, treatment to manage menopausal symptoms, illness care – such as infections, abnormal bleeding and pain – and prenatal and postpartum pregnancy care. As a certified nurse-midwife, Metzger has a master of science in nursing from the Yale University School of Nursing (1989) and a bachelor of science in nursing she received at Nazareth College of Rochester (1987).

“I am thrilled to join Women’s Health Associates,” said Metzger. “I take pride in staying active in the latest developments of women’s health care, belong to the American College of Nurse Midwives and look forward to providing the best possible experience for our patients.”

Women’s Health Associates offers complete women’s health care including gynecology, obstetrics, hormone replacement therapy, bone health and testing, laser skin therapy and sterilization. Metzger works alongside Dr. Robert S. Wool, Dr. Jaqueline S. Kates and fellow Certified Nurse Midwife, Debra (Burt) Ames.

About Women’s Health Associates Dr. Robert Wool and his experienced staff have built a compassionate and caring practice that is dedicated to the “Art of Medicine” in the modern world. They know that the latest technology cannot replace the understanding and intuition of a conscientious, empathetic practitioner. WHA is small enough to remember their patients by name and give them personal attention, but large enough to offer the most advanced medical technology backed with years of experience. WHA services include gynecological, prenatal and obstetrical care, opportunities for endometrial ablation, hormone replacement therapy and sterilization. They offer state-of-the-art bone health and testing, obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound, laser therapy for line and age spot removal, hair removal, treatment for acne and tattoo removal. More information about Dr. Wool and the two WHA offices in Springfield and Westfield, Mass. can be found at WHAOB-GYN.com.

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MSG: flavor enhancer or health risk…you decide

By Jennifer Giffune, R.D., L.D.N. Correspondent Have you ever had a headache after eating Chinese food? In the 1960’s, many patrons of Chinese restaurants started to complain of bad headaches. A review of the cases prompted the designation of a new health condition, “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” The underlying cause was determined to be a sensitivityto Monosodium Glutamate (MSG).

MSG is sodium salt from a protein known as Glutamate which naturally occurs in our bodies, and in foods. It is commonly found in tomatoes, cheeses, broccoli and walnuts for example. We need Glutamate for proper body function. The level of MSG in protein-based foods is expected and acceptable for most people. However, MSG can be isolated and removed from the Glutamate, and then added to foods. Food manufacturerslove it because itenhances the flavor of foods, making us want to buy and eat more. MSG is on the GRAS list (Generally Recognized As Safe) which details ingredients/preservatives/additives that the government feels are safe to consume.

The government says MSG is not harmful.

It is eaten in greater amounts every year as it is added to many foods bought at the supermarket. Look in your own cabinets, fridge and freezer for a lesson in the prevalence of MSG in foods. You will be shocked as you read it in ingredient lists of gravy, salad dressing, deli meats, frozen dinners, Accent Meat Tenderizer, Goya Sazon, Bouillon Cubes, canned soup, dry soup mix, taco seasoning packets as well as salty snacks such as peanuts, crackers, and chips. MSG may also be sprinkled on your fries, and added to your Chicken Nuggets, Burgers and “toppings” at the drive thru. MSG is not particular only to fast food joints; fancier restaurants will use meat tenderizers, spices, bouillon cubes, etc. to flavor those favorite dishes.

If MSG is so safe, what’s the problem?

Although the isolated MSG was removed, they added ingredients that naturally contain MSG, which is allowable by law. So, when you next read a food label, know that these ingredients mean MSG is in your food: • hydrolyzed vegetable protein • autolyzed yeast • hydrolyzed yeast • yeast extract • soy extracts

Well, according to Medline Plus Medical Dictionary, headache is just one of several symptoms experienced with MSG sensitivity.

Other symptoms include: • Chest Pain • Flushing • Numbness or burning in or around the mouth • Sense of facial pressure or swelling • Sweating The list of potential connections between MSG and disease conditions is under great scrutiny. Many people are concerned and question a connection with diseases that range from autism and dementia to obesity. However, much more research is needed to confirm a connection. Despite this, the government contends that MSG is not a threat. In 1995, the FDA had a third party independent group, American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) review MSG and safety. Studies

reviewed suggested that there might not be a connection at all with MSG and symptoms, showing similar reactions to MSG as well as a placebo. Their findings were that there might be mild symptoms in those with MSG sensitivities, but that it wasn’t really an issue for the public at large. Tell that to those people experiencing headaches and other symptoms.

The American public has become more health conscious overall, and it has asked for manufacturers to make foods reflect that philosophy. Despite the GRAS listing of MSG, many people are concerned about the safety of having it added to foods. In order to meet the demand for healthier food and maintain customers, manufacturers have heard us and made changes. For example, in the 1970’s, MSG was removed from baby foods. In 2008, Progresso removed MSG from most of their soups. Under pressure to maintain their customers, Campbell’s soup followed suit and removed MSG from many of their soups.

But did they? The answer is complicated.

Each of these ingredients needs to be listed on the label, but the manufacturer does not need to state MSG is in the food. To protect us, the label cannot state “No MSG” or “No added MSG”.

So, how can you protect yourself from MSG if you believe you are sensitive? Since MSG must be listed on the nutrition facts label, take a look at the ingredient list; make sure you extend your word search to include all of the terms that also mean MSG (see list above).

Consider home-making your own foods such as gravy, prepared soup, dry soup mixes and taco seasoning. With the availability of Internet, recipes are not hard to come by. You can also try getting a “make it yourself” cookbook at your local library or bookstore.

Furthermore, when dining out or calling in for take-out, request that no MSG be added to your meal. It won’t be easy, and will take planning and preparation, but isn’t it worth it to avoid chest pain, numbness and headaches?

——— Jennifer Giffune, R.D., L.D.N. is a freelance author, professional speaker and nutrition counselor. She currently is providing nutrition-counseling services for Hampden County Physician Associates at their offices in Westfield, Southwick and West Springfield. If you would like to schedule a counseling session with Jennifer, please call (413) 5692257.

Healthy seniors tested in bid to block Alzheimer’s

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — In one of the most ambitious attempts yet to thwart Alzheimer’s disease, a major study got underway Monday to see if an experimental drug can protect healthy seniors whose brains harbor silent signs that they’re at risk.

Scientists plan to eventually scan the brains of thousands of older volunteers in the U.S., Canada and Australia to find those with a sticky build-up believed to play a key role in development of Alzheimer’s — the first time so many people without memory problems get the chance to learn the potentially troubling news.

Having lots of that gunky protein called betaamyloid doesn’t guarantee someone will get sick. But the big question: Could intervening so early make a difference for those who do?

“We have to get them at the stage when we can save their brains,” said Dr. Reisa Sperling of Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, who is leading the huge effort to find out.

Researchers are just beginning to recruit volunteers, and on Monday, a Rhode Island man was hooked up for an IV infusion at Butler Hospital in Providence, the first treated.

Peter Bristol, 70, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, figured he was at risk because his mother died of Alzheimer’s and his brother has it.

“I felt I needed to be proactive in seeking whatever therapies might be available for myself in the coming years,” said Bristol, who said he was prepared when a PET scan of his brain showed he harbored enough amyloid to qualify for the research.

“Just because I have it doesn’t mean I’m going to get Alzheimer’s,” he stressed. But Bristol and his wife are “going into the situation with our eyes wide open.”

He won’t know until the end of the so-called A4 Study — it stands for Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer’s — whether he received monthly infusions of the experimental medicine, Eli Lilly & Co.’s solanezumab, or a dummy drug.

Solanezumab is designed to help catch amyloid before it builds into the brain plaques that are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s. It failed in earlier studies to treat full-blown Alzheimer’s — but it did appear to help slow mental decline in patients with mild disease, raising interest in testing it even earlier.

Scientists now think Alzheimer’s begins ravaging the brain at least a decade before memory problems appear, much like heart disease is triggered by quiet cholesterol build-up. Many believe the best chance of preventing or at least slowing the disease requires intervening, somehow, when people still appear healthy.

The $140 million study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, Lilly and others, will track if participants’ memory and amyloid levels change over three years.

Whether this particular drug works or not, the Alzheimer’s study is being watched closely as a chance to learn more about how amyloid works and how people handle the uncertainty of knowing it’s there.

“Amyloid we know is a huge risk factor, but someone can have a head full of amyloid and not decline” mentally, Sperling said. “We need to understand more about why some brains are resilient and some are not.”

Before any brain scans, interested 65- to 85-year-olds will undergo cognitive tests to be sure their memory is normal. Volunteers also must be willing to learn their amyloid levels, and researchers can turn away those whose psychological assessments suggest they may not cope well with the news. Sperling expects to screen more than 5,000 healthy seniors to find the needed 1,000 participants, who will be monitored for anxiety or distress.

“It is breaking new ground,” said Dr. Laurie Ryan of the NIH’s National Institute on Aging.

“We really do have to understand how that affects people.”

More than 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s or similar dementia, including about 5 million in the U.S., numbers expected to rise rapidly as the baby boomers age.

Alzheimer’s affects 1 in 9 people over age 65, and about a third of those 85 and older, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Today’s medications only temporarily ease some symptoms, and scientists don’t even know exactly how the disease forms. A leading theory is that amyloid plaques kick off the disease but tangles of a second protein, named tau, speed up the brain destruction.

As scientists shift their attention to the still healthy, a few studies are under way to try blocking Alzheimer’s in people genetically at risk to get a form of the disease that runs in their families.

The A4 study widens the focus beyond a genetic link.

Like Bristol, the first participant, some people do want to know if they’re at risk, said Dr. Jason Karlawish, a bioethicist at the University of Pennsylvania who helped design the study’s psychological precautions. After all, many already get tested for Alzheimer’s-related genes.

He calls the research “an opportunity to study the future of the way we’re going to think about, talk about and live with the risks of Alzheimer’s disease.”

——— Online: Study information: http://www.a4study.org

Welcomes Westfield MA native,

Dr. Amy CAmerotA, o.D. to the practice.

Call 413-363-2732

180 Westfield St. • West Springfield, MA www.JohnFrangieMD.com

This undated handout photo provided by the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study shows Dr. Reisa Sperling Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

(AP Photo/ Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study)

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BUSINESSFINANCIAL Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce to hold 1st Local Legislative Luncheon

McDonald’s U.S. sales slip again in May OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — McDonald’s says a key sales metric slipped again in the U.S. as it faced “ongoing broad-based challenges” in May. The world’s largest hamburger chain said U.S. sales declined 1 percent at locations open at least 14 months.

The fast-food chain has been struggling to boost sales amid heightened competition and changing eating habits. Many of its core customers are also struggling financially, which has forced McDonald’s to intensify its focus on value.

Executives at McDonald’s have also conceded that the chain introduced too many items too quickly last year, which led to slower service and inaccurate orders. CEO Don Thompson has said the company is working with franchisees to address those problems, in part by ensuring restaurants have appropriate staffing.

The decline in the U.S. comes after a 1.7 percent drop for the first three months of the year. And last year, sales at established U.S. locations slipped 0.2 percent.

Overseas, a rebound in China after last year’s worries about avian flu helped lift sales by 2.5 percent in its Asia, Middle East and Africa division. That in turn lifted global sales 0.9 percent for May. In Europe, McDonald’s largest market, the sales figure rose 0.4 percent, boosted by improvements in the United Kingdom and France.

An expanded beverage business was among the factors behind the improvements.

McDonald’s Corp., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, has more than 35,000 locations around the world. Its shares slipped 19 cents to $101.77 in premarket trading Monday.

Its shares are up more than 5 percent so far this year.

Junior Achievement Comes to Westfield Twenty volunteers shared their passion for their careers with North Middle School’s Eighth Grade classes. The curriculum is meant to foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills. Junior Achievement is celebrating it’s 95th year and is the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills to dream big and create their own economic success. (Photo submitted)

Park Square Realty forms Rental Division WESTFIELD — Park Square Realty is pleased to announce the formation of the Rental Division that will serve new and existing clients in Western Massachusetts. The Park Square Realty Rental Division will assist owners of quality single family homes, condominiums and multifamily homes find qualified tenants to rent their property.

In addition, we will work with qualified tenants to help them find their new rental home.

Jeremie Lambert will be managing the Park Square Realty Rental Division.

Jeremie has been a Realtor with Park Square Realty since

2006. In addition, Jeremie previously worked with a local property management company as a property manager for several years. Jeremie also owns rental property so she understands what it is like to navigate the landlord and tenant screening process.

Rental Process for Property Owners Property owners can meet with Jeremie Lambert to discuss their objectives and evaluate the rental property.

Jeremie will discuss the rental process, take photos and complete all paperwork.

Marketing would include signage on the property,

MLSPIN, Trulia, Realtor. com, Zillow and more.

Jeremie will show the property, seek applications from potential tenants, run credit reports and background checks for applicants. Jeremie will then supply all applications & background checks so the property owner can select a tenant. Park Square will provide a standard lease and paperwork for the tenant and property owner.

Rental Process - Tenants Jeremie will run a credit and background check for each tenant. She will al so search MLSPIN, classified ads and Craigslist for suitable

Jeremie Lambert properties. Jeremie will show properties and assist tenants evaluate various rental options and will assist with all rental paperwork. Jeremie can be reached at 413.454.4089.

Sullivan to depart United Financial Bancorp, Inc. Hall becomes Western Mass Regional President Glastonbury, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBNK) today announced that J. Jeffrey Sullivan, President and member of the Board of Directors, is leaving the Company to pursue other professional interests.

In addition, Crawford announced that Dena M. Hall of Westfield, Massachusetts has been promoted to Western Massachusetts Regional President for United Bank and Michael T. Moriarty of West Springfield, Massachusetts will be Executive Vice President, Western Massachusetts Commercial Banking Executive. In these roles, Hall and Moriarty will leverage their strong professional and personal ties in the Greater Springfield area to build on the Bank’s commitment to its customers, employees and the communities that United has served for 100 years.

“I want to thank Jeff for his commitment to United Bank over the past 12 years and his effort in helping us achieve a successful legal close of our merger,” said William H.W. Crawford, IV, CEO of United Bank and United Financial Bancorp, Inc. “Jeff has enjoyed a long career in banking and demonstrated a strong personal and professional commitment to Springfield and Western Massachusetts. All of us who have had the opportunity to work with Jeff wish him well in his future endeavors.”

“On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors, I wish to express our appreciation to Jeff for his commitment and contributions to United Bank over the years. He has been instrumental in bringing our Bank to the position it is in today,” said Robert A. Stewart, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Bank and United Financial Bancorp, Inc. “The full Board enthusiastically supports Bill Crawford’s leadership of United Bank and is confident that both he and the exceptional senior management team we have created will guide the institution to continued success in the future.”

“With the merger between these two great community banks complete, I felt that now is the right time to pursue other interests,” said Jeff Sullivan.

“I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people at United Bank over the past 12 years, both in the workplace and out in the community. I have a lot of confidence that United’s leadership team, coupled with the hardworking and talented employees I’ve enjoyed working with for more than a decade, will unquestionably make United Bank the premier community bank in New England.”

Prior to the merger between United Bank of West Springfield, Massachusetts and Rockville Bank of

Glastonbury, Connecticut, Sullivan was Chief Operating Officer of United Bank and the former Head of Commercial Banking. He also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of the Bank until November 2012. Before joining United Bank in 2003, he worked for The Bank of Western Massachusetts and BayBank.

The Bank has no plans to fill the President position. Also, no decision has been made to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Directors. That decision will be addressed by the Board’s Governance Committee.

“With Jeff’s departure, it was very important for us to maintain strong executive leadership in the Greater Springfield market. We are very excited to have the opportunity to rely on Dena and Mike to take on an enhanced role for us within the Company and in the community,” said Crawford. “Both have been top performers in the banking industry for many years and are natural choices to lead United in this important market for us.”

In addition to her leading role as Western Massachusetts Regional President for United Bank, Hall will continue to serve as Chief Marketing Officer for the Bank and President of the United Bank Foundation. She has nearly 20 years of experience in bank marketing and charitable giving.

She came to United Bank in 2005 after serving as Assistant Vice President, Marketing for Woronoco Savings Bank (now Berkshire Bank) and Executive Director of the Woronoco Savings Charitable Foundation in Westfield, Massachusetts. Hall worked previously for the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Hall was named one of the Springfield region’s top young business and community leaders by Business West Magazine in its inaugural Forty Under 40 List in 2007 and was also named the Business Woman of the Year by the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. Hall is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Baystate Health Systems Foundation as well as a member of the Westfield Re-Development Authority and the Western Massachusetts Corporate Funder’s Forum. She is also the Chairwoman of the Capital Campaign Scheduling Committee of Greater Springfield.

Hall is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies and the National School of Banking and Finance at Fairfield (CT) University.

Moriarty, who previously held the title of Senior Vice President and Regional Team leader for United Bank for over seven years, will take on a key role as Executive Vice President, Western Massachusetts Commercial Banking Executive.

Prior to joining United Bank, Moriarty was Vice President – Commercial Lending for the Bank of Western Massachusetts. He also was Vice President – Commercial Lending for the Massachusetts

Development Finance Agency. Earlier in his banking career, Moriarty was a Bank Examiner with the Office of the Commissioner of Banks in Massachusetts. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Merrimack College and a MBA from Western New England University. He is also a graduate of the Stonier National Graduate School of Banking, American Bankers Association.

Moriarty’s involvement in various civic and community organizations is wide-ranging. The list includes former President and Treasurer of the Chicopee Boys and Girls Club; former President and Treasurer of The Gray House, Inc. of Springfield; actively involved with the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club, Inc.; former Executive Board member of Rotary International of Chicopee; Treasurer and Board Member for Human Resources Unlimited, a non-profit human service provider in Springfield; Board Member for the St. Thomas the Apostle School in West Springfield; and former Board member of the Chicopee Visiting Nurse Association.

Hall’s and Moriarty’s new roles with the Company became effective this week.

About United Financial Bancorp, Inc. United Financial Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for United Bank, a full service financial services firm offering a complete line of commercial, business, and consumer banking products and services to customers throughout Central Connecticut and Western Central Massachusetts.

On April 30, 2014, United Bank and Rockville Bank completed a transformational merger of equals bringing together two financially strong, well-respected institutions and creating a leading New England bank with more than 50 branches in two states and approaching $5.0 billion in assets. Through the merger, Rockville Financial, Inc. completed the acquisition of United Financial Bancorp, Inc. The combined Company, known as United Financial Bancorp, Inc., trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “UBNK”.

For more information about legacy United Bank’s services and products, call (866) 959BANK and for information about legacy Rockville Bank’s services and products, call (860) 291-3600 or visit www.thenewunitedbank.com for more information about both banks. For more information about United Financial Bancorp, Inc., visit www.unitedfinancialinc.com.

To download United Financial Bancorp, Inc.’s investor relations app on your iPhone or on your iPad, which offers access to SEC documents, press releases, videos, audiocasts and more, please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=725271098&mt=8 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. theirapp.ubnk for your Android mobile device.

WESTFIELD, MA - The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce will hold their first Local Legislative Luncheon on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield, MA from 11:30 to 1:00 pm. The Chamber has invited the seven legislators that encompass the 10 Chamber communities of: Blandford, Chester, Granville, Huntington, Montgomery, Russell, Southwick, Tolland, Westfield and Woronoco. In addition, all of the town officials for each community have been invited. Guest Speakers include: Senator Don Humason, Representative John Velis, and Representative Nicholas Boldyga.

The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce surveyed their members regarding topics of interest and concern to their businesses and have asked the legislators to speak on these topics.

They include: health insurance; local, state, and federal taxes; minimum wages; general aid to cities and town; tax credits; education; workforce development; and energy.

Sponsorship opportunities include Gold Sponsor for $500.00; Silver Sponsor for $250.00 and Small Business Sponsor for $25.00. Please call Pam at 568.1618 for details on the sponsorships.

Please contact Pam Bussell to reserve tickets, or if you would like to donate a door prize at (413) 568-1618 or email to info@westfieldbiz.org. The cost is $25.00 for members and $35 in advance for nonmembers. Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, June 25th.

Registration begins at 11:30 am.

Merck to pay $3.85B for hepatitis C drug developer TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Merck & Co. will spend about $3.85 billion for Idenix Pharmaceuticals Inc., a small company developing hepatitis C medicines that, together with Merck’s experimental drugs, could produce lucrative combo therapies that quickly cure most patients with the blood-borne virus afflicting tens of millions.

The price for the deal announced Monday — a pershare bid more than triple Friday’s closing price for Cambridge, Massachusettsbased Idenix — seems high.

However, the latest hepatitis C medicines command very high prices, the number of patients keeps rising and Merck was bidding against rivals.

Hepatitis C has become one of the hottest categories in drug research as companies race to develop a combination therapy without injections and debilitating side effects. Some have had their promising candidates fail after extensive testing, due to dangerous side effects, but Gilead Sciences Inc. is already raking in billions of dollars from its groundbreaking new drug, Sovaldi.

Merck, based in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, said it will spend $24.50 in cash for each Idenix share. Idenix closed at $7.23 on Friday, then more than tripled at Monday’s opening bell.

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THE WESTFIELD NEWSSPORTS state softball semifinal

Westfield left fielder Annalise Eak is mobbed by teammates after crushing a three-run homerun over the left field wall during the regular season. The Bombers, who have celebrated 23 straight victories, are looking to extend their unbeaten streak into the state championship with a win against Holy Name, of Worcester, tonight. First pitch at Worcester State is at 7p.m.

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WHS seeks to fight off Naps

By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School softball team is in the state semifinals for the third time in nine years. This time, the unbeaten Bombers are hoping for a bit of charm.

Westfield (23-0) won its first Western Massachusetts Division 1 title since 2007 with a thrilling win over Longmeadow in the championship Sunday at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

In that game, Westfield senior ace Sarah McNerney and the Bombers outlasted UConnbound pitcher Jillian Stockley. No. 7 batter

WESTFIELD — Tryouts for the 2014 Bay State Games are still ongoing for the west region’s girls’ soccer team, and will be held June 10 and 11 at Westfield Middle School North (350 Southampton Road) from 6-8 p.m. Current ninth, 10th, and 11th graders are welcome to attend. Pre-registration for tryouts and additional information regarding games and coaches is available at www.baystategames. org.

Southwick Soccer Fall Registration SOUTHWICK - Southwick Soccer is excited to announce registration is now open for the fall.

Register now for Southwick’s PVJSL Travel Teams. Try-outs will be held on June 14th and 15th for all players U9-U14. Southwick’s Fall InTown Soccer registration will begin on June 16th for all players ages 4-14. Visit www. southwicksoccer.com to register and for more information. Coaches and volunteers needed! Any questions? Please email srcsoccercontact@gmail.com.

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“(Holy Name) has a very good lead-off hitter – their captain Ama Biney – who is extremely fast … and is sort of the catalyst for their team,” Westfield coach Joe Stella said.

“Generally, they’re a good hitting team, they have a pitcher who throws hard, maybe fourth best (in their region) and moving up.”

Holy Name senior pitcher Kelsey Saucier, who recorded more than 200 strikeouts this season, earned a 9-1 victory over Shepherd Hill Saturday night by retiring seven in a row.

“We need to keep Biney off the basepaths, and just like with (Jillian) Stockley we need to make adjustments and put the ball in play,”

Stella said. “We have people that step up, different people in different games.”

Sound hitting, power pitching, and superb defense, has gotten Westfield this far.

Obviously the Bombers are doing something right if no one has found a way to interrupt that perfect streak.

“We’re not going to do anything different,” Stella said. “We’re going to do what got us here. Hopefully that will be successful for us.”

Notes: Although Holy Name has won eight CMASS championships, it was the Naps’ first title since 2001.

Westfield Little League Report BASEBALL WHEELER DIVISION Game Date: 6/1/14 Specialty Bolt and Screw 5, Oasis Shower Doors 4 Specialty Bolt and Screw (SBS) and Oasis Shower Doors were well matched in an exciting battle at Cross Street Field. Pitcher Mason Pereira started on the mound for SBS pitching three strong innings. Protecting the plate was catcher Harrison Vickers.

SBS bats started out strong with a line drive double by Chris Wilda, followed by a line drive single by Brian Bolio. Excellent base running by both players put SBS on the scoreboard. SBS hitters Miles Cook, Everett Stec and Collin Freeman were selective at the plate, reaching first base on a walk. Each player turned the walk into an opportunity and scored a run for SBS Patrick Callahan, Walter Ninotti, and Bolio held back Oasis hitters with big plays in the field. Ninotti pitched in relief and gave an impressive two innings on the mount. Playing well defensively for SBS was Cameron Caplette, Connor Queenin and Andrew Bruno.

SOFTBALL MAJORS DIVISION Game Date: 5/27/14 Southampton 13, Michael’s Towing 9 Michael’s Towing played hard and displayed excellent pitching and skillful defense against team Southampton. Emily Gelinas started out strong on the mount for Michael’s and was helped out defensively at the

plate by catcher Taryn Queenin.

The bats were hot during the first inning with a base hit by Carly James, double by Abby Goyette and single with an RBI for Queenin. Michael’s showed patience at the plate and filled the bases during the first inning with walks by Emily Gelinas, Emma Mazeika, and Megan Lacas.

Excellent base running by James, Gelinas, and Goyette delivered three of the team’s five runs of the inning Emma Mazeika pitched in relief and gave an impressive two innings on the mound. Jenna Brown, Ashley Hall and Hannah Prain helped her defensively in the field.

INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION Game Date: 5/31/14 Westfield Police Association 15, OMG 2 Westfield Police Association (WPA) pounded out 18 hits en route to a 15-2 victory Saturday at Sadie Knox field. Isabella Peloquin led the attack with five hits, Kenzie Raymond added four, and Kelsey Bouchard, Rylie Nimchick, and Lindsey DeLand added three hits each to help WPA defeat OMG. WPA scored five runs in each of the first three innings while DeLand and Raymond each pitched two innings of one run ball. DeLand started the game for WPA and struck out six batters in her two innings of work and Raymond struck out four batters over her two innings before the game ended via the 10-run rule after four innings of play. Emily Schieppe walked four times and singled and Allie Stucenski walked twice and scored two runs for WPA in the winning effort. - Courtesy of Westfield Little League

Norris impressive for 8 innings in Orioles’ win

By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Bud Norris set his sights on the first complete game of his career until a blister on his pitching hand forced him to exit the game.

The right-hander, nonetheless, still managed his most dominant performance this season.

Norris pitched eight innings of three-hit ball and Adam Jones hit one of the Baltimore Orioles’ three home runs in a 4-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.

Nick Markakis and Ryan Flaherty also connected for the Orioles.

Norris (5-5) struck out six and walked three while matching the longest outing of his career. Coming in, he had given up four or more runs in four of his past five starts. The blister is not expected to affect Norris’ next outing, but Orioles manager Buck Showalter did not want to take any chances.

“It’s an awkward spot for me, but I’ve got to take care of it the next couple days and I know how to maintain it and so forth,” Norris said. So I think it was a precautionary reason.

I understand he’s the skipper and he’s going to make decisions, I’m OK with that.”

Boston has lost six of its past seven games after a season-high seven game winning

streak. The Red Sox have been shut out five times this season.

Jones had three hits, including his 150th career homer. Markakis extended his hitting streak to 14 games with two hits.

“I feel good up there, but the outcome ain’t going to be there sometimes,” Markakis said.

“I’m seeing the ball well and putting good swings on it. Kind of trying not to change anything. Stick with your same approach, stick with what’s working.”

Boston right-hander Jake Peavy (1-4) allowed four runs and eight hits with seven See Red Sox, Page 11

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Bay State Games Girls’ Soccer Tryouts

Analise Eak provided the game-winning hit.

It was a quick turnaround for Westfield, which dispatched the hard-slugging Minnechaug Falcons less than 24 hours before in an afternoon semifinals tilt Saturday. The championship was held Sunday at 10 a.m.

Westfield will now take on Holy Name of Worcester (21-3), an eight-time Central Mass. champion, Tuesday night at Worcester State University at 7.

For Westfield, squaring off against Holy Name in the state semifinal game will be like facing Minnechaug (hitting) and Longmeadow (pitching) all rolled into one.

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Chisenhall, Indians top Rangers The Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lonnie Chisenhall had three homers and nine RBIs in a five-hit game, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 17-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

The only other nine-RBI game in Cleveland history was by Chris James in a 20-6 victory on May 4, 1991, against Oakland.

Michael Brantley homered and scored five times for the Indians. Chisenhall had two-run homers in the second and fourth innings before hitting a three-run shot in the eighth to give Cleveland a 17-6 lead. He also had an RBI single in the first and a run-scoring double in the sixth.

The offensive outburst put Chisenhall in rare company. He became the fourth major league player since RBIs became a statistic in 1920 to have at least five hits, nine RBIs and three homers in a game. He was the first to do it since Boston’s Fred Lynn in 1975, according to the Indians.

Chisenhall had the first three-homer game for the Indians since Sept. 17, 2010, by Shin-Soo Choo, who now plays for the Rangers. Cleveland hit five homers, won for the ninth time in 10 games and pulled within two games of Detroit just three weeks after trailing by 10 1/2.

George Kottaras had the other Indians homer, and Jason Kipnis drove in four runs. Scott Atchison (3-0) pitched 1 2-3 scoreless innings for the win.

Texas right-hander Nick Martinez (1-3) gave up eight runs in two innings.

WHITE SOX 6, TIGERS 5 CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer in a three-run fifth inning and Chicago snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over Detroit.

Gordon Beckham had three hits as the White Sox bounced back from a sluggish trip to Southern California.

Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez and Eugenio Suarez homered for the AL Central-leading Tigers, who have dropped seven of nine.

Martinez’s two-run shot off Hector Noesi (2-4) trimmed Chicago’s lead to 5-4 in the sixth. Ronald Belisario worked a shaky ninth for his sixth save.

Rick Porcello (8-4) struggled through five-plus innings, allowing six runs and nine hits. He also committed a costly throwing error.

ANGELS 4, ATHLETICS 1 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout drove in a run with a double that originally was ruled a homer, Garrett Richards pitched seven strong innings and Los Angeles beat Oakland in the opener of a series between the top two teams in the AL West.

The Angels’ fourth straight victory reduced Oakland’s lead 3 1/2 games, but it did not come without some controversy.

Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia was ejected by first base umpire Bob Davidson in the fifth inning for arguing after a call was overturned on replay.

Oakland manager Bob Melvin challenged Trout’s towering drive to right field, believing the ball was touched by a fan at the top of the 18-foot wall. Originally ruled a two-run homer, Trout was awarded an RBI double.

Richards (6-2) allowed a run and four hits with four strikeots

and no walks against an offense that came in leading the majors in runs and on-base percentage. Ernesto Frieri struck out the side for his 11th save.

Jesse Chavez (5-4) yielded three runs — two earned — and eight hits in six innings. A’s third baseman Josh Donaldson made three throwing errors.

MARINERS 3, RAYS 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Robinson Cano drove in two runs with a bases-loaded double and Seattle blanked Tampa Bay for the second straight game.

Five Seattle pitchers combined on a five-hitter. The Mariners extended their scoreless streak to 19 innings and won for the eighth time in nine games.

The Rays have lost 13 of 14 and are saddled with the worst record in the major leagues at 24-41. The last time they were 17 games under .500 was the end of 2007, the final year they were known as the Devil Rays.

Cano’s big hit came during a three-run third against David Price (4-6), who struck out 10 in eight innings. The 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner has dropped three straight decisions and hasn’t won in nine starts.

Joe Beimel (1-1) retired his only two batters and Fernando Rodney worked a perfect ninth for his 18th save in 20 opportunities.

The Rays were shut out for the AL-high ninth time overall.

Seattle finished a 6-1 road trip. The Mariners won three straight over Tampa Bay after dropping the opener of the four-game series.

BLUE JAYS 5, TWINS 4 TORONTO (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Kevin Pillar singled home the winning run in the ninth to lift Toronto over Minnesota.

The first two batters of the game, Danny Santana and Brian Dozier, homered for the Twins off R.A. Dickey, but Encarnacion’s 20th of the season soon put Toronto ahead.

Jose Reyes added a solo shot for the Blue Jays, who squandered a two-run lead in the top of the ninth and then recovered to avoid their first three-game skid since May 9-11. Reyes also singled during the winning rally.

Matt Guerrier (0-1) took the loss. Casey Janssen (1-0) got the win after blowing his second save.

Newly signed slugger Kendrys Morales made his Twins debut, batting sixth and starting as the designated hitter. He went 1 for 3 with a single and a walk.

NATIONALS 9, GIANTS 2 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ian Desmond had a career-high five RBIs and Stephen Strasburg won his third straight decision in Washington’s victory over San Francisco.

Denard Span added a triple and two doubles to help the Nationals win for the eighth time in 10 games. Desmond had three hits and Jayson Werth drove in two runs.

The Giants had their five-game winning streak snapped.

Strasburg (6-4) allowed four hits over six innings and retired his final 10 hitters. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter, improving to 3-0 against the Giants with 29 strikeouts in 25 innings.

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 7-3 W-1 20-15 19-11 Toronto 39 26 .600 5½ 1½ 6-4 W-1 13-14 19-16 Baltimore 32 30 .516 6½ 2½ 3-7 L-2 13-16 18-15 New York 31 31 .500 Boston 28 35 .444 10 6 4-6 L-1 15-17 13-18 15 11 1-9 L-3 13-19 11-22 Tampa Bay 24 41 .369 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Detroit 33 27 .550 — — 3-7 L-2 16-15 17-12 2 1½ 9-1 W-3 21-11 12-20 Cleveland 33 31 .516 3½ 3 4-6 W-1 18-14 14-19 Chicago 32 33 .492 3½ 3 6-4 W-2 16-16 15-16 Kansas City 31 32 .492 Minnesota 29 33 .468 5 4½ 4-6 L-2 15-17 14-16 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Oakland 39 25 .609 — — 7-3 L-1 17-12 22-13 3½ — 5-5 W-4 19-13 16-15 Los Angeles 35 28 .556 4½ — 8-2 W-3 14-15 20-14 Seattle 34 29 .540 8 3½ 3-7 L-3 15-18 16-15 Texas 31 33 .484 Houston 29 36 .446 10½ 6 6-4 W-2 14-18 15-18 AMERICAN LEAGUE Sunday’s Games St. Louis 5, Toronto 0 Oakland 11, Baltimore 1 Seattle 5, Tampa Bay 0 Houston 14, Minnesota 5 Kansas City 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Cleveland 3, Texas 2 L.A. Angels 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Boston 5, Detroit 3 Monday’s Games Seattle 3, Tampa Bay 0 Baltimore 4, Boston 0 Toronto 5, Minnesota 4

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NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 33 29 .532 — — 5-5 W-1 18-14 15-15 Washington 33 29 .532 — — 8-2 W-2 19-15 14-14 Miami 33 30 .524 ½ — 5-5 W-1 22-11 11-19 New York 28 35 .444 5½ 5 3-7 L-6 13-17 15-18 Philadelphia 25 36 .410 7½ 7 2-8 L-2 12-19 13-17 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 38 26 .594 — — 6-4 W-2 19-13 19-13 St. Louis 33 31 .516 5 ½ 4-6 W-2 16-14 17-17 Pittsburgh 30 33 .476 7½ 3 6-4 W-1 18-15 12-18 Cincinnati 29 33 .468 8 3½ 6-4 L-1 15-16 14-17 Chicago 25 36 .410 11½ 7 6-4 L-2 15-14 10-22 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away San Francisco 42 22 .656 — — 7-3 L-1 22-10 20-12 Los Angeles 34 31 .523 8½ — 5-5 W-2 13-19 21-12 Colorado 29 34 .460 12½ 4 1-9 L-2 17-13 12-21 San Diego 28 35 .444 13½ 5 4-6 L-1 16-19 12-16 Arizona 28 38 .424 15 6½ 5-5 L-1 11-24 17-14

Cleveland 17, Texas 7 Chicago White Sox 6, Detroit 5 N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, ppd., rain Houston 4, Arizona 3 L.A. Angels 4, Oakland 1 Tuesday’s Games Houston (Peacock 2-4) at Arizona (Arroyo 5-4), 3:40 p.m.

Boston (Workman 0-0) at Baltimore (Tillman 5-2), 7:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Correia 2-7) at Toronto (Happ 5-2), 7:07 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 8-3) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-6), 7:10 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 5-5) at Texas (Lewis 4-4), 8:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Kluber 6-3) at Kansas City (Vargas 5-2), 8:10 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 4-5), 8:10 p.m.

Oakland (Pomeranz 5-3) at L.A. Angels (H.Santiago 0-6), 10:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-2) at Seattle (Iwakuma 4-2), 10:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Minnesota (P.Hughes 6-2) at Toronto (Stroman 3-0), 12:37 p.m.

Cleveland (Bauer 1-2) at Kansas City (Ventura 3-5), 2:10 p.m.

Boston (R.De La Rosa 1-1) at Baltimore (W.Chen 6-2), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 4-4) at Tampa Bay (Bedard 3-4), 7:10 p.m.

Miami (Ja.Turner 2-3) at Texas (Darvish 6-2), 8:05 p.m.

Arizona (McCarthy 1-8) at Houston (Keuchel 7-3), 8:10 p.m.

Detroit (Smyly 3-4) at Chicago White Sox (Rienzo 4-3), 8:10 p.m.

Oakland (Milone 3-3) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 7-4), 10:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 9-1) at Seattle (C.Young 5-3), 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday’s Games St. Louis 5, Toronto 0 Cincinnati 4, Philadelphia 1 Milwaukee 1, Pittsburgh 0

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Miami 4, Chicago Cubs 3 San Francisco 6, N.Y. Mets 4 Arizona 6, Atlanta 5 L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 1, 6 innings Washington 6, San Diego 0 Monday’s Games Pittsburgh 6, Chicago Cubs 2 L.A. Dodgers 6, Cincinnati 2 Atlanta 3, Colorado 1 Houston 4, Arizona 3 Washington 9, San Francisco 2 Tuesday’s Games Houston (Peacock 2-4) at Arizona (Arroyo 5-4), 3:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 5-5) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-6), 7:05 p.m.

San Diego (Kennedy 5-6) at Philadelphia (A.Burnett 3-5), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 3-3) at Cincinnati (Leake 3-5), 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Estrada 5-2) at N.Y. Mets (Matsuzaka 2-0), 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 8-3) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-6), 7:10 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 5-5) at Texas (Lewis 4-4), 8:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Minor 2-4) at Colorado (Nicasio 5-4), 8:40 p.m.

Washington (Fister 4-1) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 8-3), 10:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hammel 6-3) at Pittsburgh (Cumpton 1-2), 7:05 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 6-5) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 1-6), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 7-2) at Cincinnati (Cueto 5-5), 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (W.Peralta 5-5) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 0-2), 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 4-4) at Tampa Bay (Bedard 3-4), 7:10 p.m.

Miami (Ja.Turner 2-3) at Texas (Darvish 6-2), 8:05 p.m.

Arizona (McCarthy 1-8) at Houston (Keuchel 7-3), 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 6-3) at Colorado (E.Butler 0-1), 8:40 p.m.

Washington (Roark 4-4) at San Francisco (M.Cain 1-3), 10:15 p.m.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION NBA FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) San Antonio 1, Miami 1

Wednesday, June 4: Los Angeles 3, NY Rangers 2, OT

Thursday, June 5: San Antonio 110, Miami 95

Saturday, June 7: Los Angeles 5, NY Rangers 4, 2OT

Sunday, June 8: Miami 98, San Antonio 96

Monday, June 9: Los Angeles 3 NY Rangers 0 Wednesday, June 11: Los Angeles at NY Rangers, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 10: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m.

x-Friday, June 13: NY Rangers at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 12: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m.

x-Monday, June 16: Los Angeles at NY Rangers, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 15: Miami at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

x-Wednesday, June 18: NY Rangers at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

x-Tuesday, June 17: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m.

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Back row left to right: Jake Goodreau, Casey Goodreau, Pat King, Coach Tim Karetka, Vin Fortini, Nick Labodycz, Nick Massarelli, Bob Hamel Front row left to right:Andrew Mitchell, Eddie Martinez, Dan McClellan, Brian Sheil. (Goodreau Family Photo)

Teens Shock Mom - in a Good Way SOUTHWICK — Casey Goodreau, 40 , of Southwick is no stranger to teenagers; she lives with two of them, 16 year old twins: daughter Jordan, and son Jake. When she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) two years ago, her husband Tracy and their children showed they were there for her. “(Tracy) has been my rock,” she said. “He picks me up when I am down, holds me up when I can no longer stand - literally-- and loves me unconditionally.”

Her children, she said, show patience, along with a little humor, with her memory lapses, “ even though they laugh when they just told me for the 10th time where they need to be or what they did.”

But it was the love and support they showed her earlier this month at Walk MS Springfield and the week after that absolutely floored her.

Jordan, who helped her mom organize their team, Casey’s Cadets, got twenty of her friends to walk! “They are a wonderful group of kids and I am so thankful they are in her life,” she said.

Then, Jake arrived with nearly his entire Southwick - Tolland Regional High School varsity baseball team behind him!

“I just couldn’t believe it, tears filled my eyes. I was overcome with emotion. Jake has been playing ball with a lot of these boys since we moved to Southwick, but some (he) just met last year (It) was truly unbelievable!”

The following Saturday, Casey went, as usual, to her son’s baseball game and was shocked to see the players all wearing a black t-shirt that said, Southwick Baseball MS Strong Casey’s Cadets. The team raised money with the shirts and by collecting donations at their game.

“It was unbelievable how they just continue to surprise me,” said Casey. “You know what still gets me emotional is that I go to every game and since that walk a handful of those boys are still wearing their orange bracelets including their coach.”

Now that’s shocking teen behavior - in a very good way.

If you or someone you love has MS, contact the National MS Society to learn more aand seek help at www.

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strikeouts and one walk over seven innings.

Peavy has given up three or more runs in seven consecutive starts and hasn’t won since April 25 against Toronto.

“Take a few pitches back and it’s a different game,” Peavy said. “I don’t care about my personal win-loss record. I don’t care about any personal numbers at this point. I’m pitching to win. I was pitching to win tonight. But we were grinding. That’s a really good lineup.”

After allowing a leadoff single to Brock Holt in the first, Norris retired 13 consecutive batters.

Daniel Nava managed Boston’s second hit with a two-out double in the fifth.

“As well as Norris was pitching, he stayed out of the middle of the plate and had very good stuff, one run was going to be the difference the way this one turned out,” Boston manager John Farrell said. “We couldn’t put too much together in any one inning.”

Jones gave the Orioles a lead in the first with his 10th homer.

“I’m trying to use the whole field,” Jones said.

“I’m trying to not limit myself to just pulling the ball. That’s how I get in trouble. Just trying to use the whole field. If it’s in, try to pull it. If it’s away, try to stay on it. Not rocket science, but some sort of science.”

Baltimore then increased the lead to 3-0 that same inning when Markakis hit a two-run shot off Peavy onto the flag court. Flaherty’s solo shot in the seventh provided further cushion.

Tommy Hunter, who came off the disabled list

Sunday, threw a scoreless ninth. The Orioles improved to 24-9 when scoring four or more runs.

Orioles starters have often failed to get deep into games this season. Both Chris Tillman and Ubaldo Jimenez failed to get through the third inning over the past four days. Showalter said arms were available in the bullpen, he lauded Norris for going deep into the game.

“Bud was really good,” Showalter said. “I’d have probably given him a chance to finish that game.”

NOTES: Showalter said he expects to hear by Tuesday if Manny Machado will be suspended for throwing his bat Sunday against Oakland, igniting a benches-clearing confrontation.

Machado apologized for the incident on the team-owned television network. ... Baltimore recalled RHP Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned RHP Brad Brach to the minor league club. To make room for Stinson on the 40-man roster, LHP Johan Santana was transferred to the 60-day DL. ... Orioles C Matt Wieters (right elbow strain) will be examined by specialist Dr. James Andrews on June 16 in Florida. ... Red Sox LHP Felix Doubront (left shoulder) is scheduled to have a second rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Pawtucket. ... SS Stephen Drew (right oblique soreness) was held out of the lineup Monday and is day to day. ...

With a first-inning single, Holt has reached base in 17 of 18 starts as the leadoff hitter.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bud Norris follows through on a pitch to the Boston Red Sox in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 9, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals starters have struck out 52 and walked one in their last seven games.

Ryan Vogelsong (4-3) gave up six runs and nine hits in six-plus innings, ending his three-game winning streak.

DODGERS 6, REDS 2 CINCINNATI (AP) — Scott Van Slyke drove in a career-high four runs with two homers off struggling left-hander Tony Cingrani, and Los Angeles pulled away from Cincinnati for a rare comfortable win in their pitching-dominated series.

Van Slyke hit a solo homer and a three-run shot off Cingrani (2-7), who could lose his spot in the rotation when Mat Latos returns from the disabled list later this week. Cingrani gave up a career-high six runs in 4 2-3 innings for his fifth straight loss.

Dan Haren (6-4) gave up five hits in 5 1-3 innings, including Ryan Ludwick’s solo homer, for his first win since May 12.

Brandon League escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs threat in the eighth by getting Ludwick to hit a comebacker that led to a hometo-first double play.

PIRATES 6, CUBS 2 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen homered and drove in three runs to lead Pittsburgh over Chicago.

McCutchen drove a two-run shot to right field in the third inning and added an RBI double in the fifth off Edwin Jackson (4-6).

Charlie Morton (3-7) allowed one run over seven innings to win for the third time in his last four starts after beginning the season 0-6. Ike Davis hit his fifth homer and Starling Marte broke out of a long slump with three hits.

Starlin Castro went 3 for 4 with his eighth home run and two RBIs for the Cubs. Jackson gave up four runs in six innings and is 1-4 since April 30. Chicago fell to 10-22 on the road, the worst mark in the majors.

BRAVES 3, ROCKIES 1 DENVER (AP) — Gavin Floyd pitched effectively into the seventh inning for his first win since returning last month from reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, leading Atlanta over Colorado.

Floyd, limited to five starts last season with the White Sox before undergoing Tommy John surgery, allowed one run and three hits in 6 2-3 innings for his first victory since beating Cleveland on Oct. 3, 2012.

Signed by Atlanta last December, Floyd (1-2) snapped a careerworst six-game losing streak dating to April 2013.

Chris Johnson had three hits, including two RBI singles, to help the Braves beat the Rockies for the 15th time in 18 games since 2012.

Craig Kimbrel got three outs for his 17th save in 20 chances.

Christian Bergman (0-1) gave up two runs over six innings in his major league debut. Corey Dickerson homered for the Rockies.

ASTROS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 3 PHOENIX (AP) — Jose Altuve had three hits, including an RBI double, and Jarred Cosart pitched six solid innings in Houston’s victory over Arizona.

Dexter Fowler also had three hits and scored twice. Cosart (5-5) allowed three runs and five hits. The right-hander struck out eight, matching his career high set in his previous start against the Angels. He retired the first 10 batters, five by strikeout.

The Astros scored their four runs in the first two innings off Josh Collmenter (4-3), who settled down to blank Houston over his final five innings.

Paul Goldschmidt doubled in a run for the Diamondbacks, who had won five of six.

Chad Qualls pitched a scoreless ninth for his eighth save. The Astros have won four of five and 12 of 16.

Quick pushes Kings to brink of Stanley Cup NEW YORK (AP) — It turns out Jonathan Quick and the Los Angeles Kings are just as good with the lead as they are without it.

That leaves the New York Rangers with little hope of making much of a series out of the Stanley Cup finals.

Quick stopped 32 shots in his best start of the series, Jeff Carter scored in the final second of the first period, Jake Muzzin and Mike Richards added goals in the second, and the Kings beat the Rangers 3-0 on Monday night to move within one win of their second Stanley Cup title in three years.

Los Angeles leads 3-0 and can claim the Cup on Wednesday night in New York. The Kings have already survived three Game 7s on the road, so this amount of success has their confidence soaring.

Quick hardly showed it when he took the podium wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.

“I don’t think it would be any different if we were down 3-0,” Quick said. “We’re just trying to win a game in a couple days here. That’s the focus.”

After the Rangers blew two-goal leads in each of the first two games of the championship round in Los Angeles, they came home and couldn’t get anything going against Quick.

The All-Star was sharp early and in the middle when the Kings built their lead. Not even six power plays could jump-start New York’s offense.

“We did a lot of things the right way,” Quick said. “Now we get ready for the next one. The fourth one is always the most difficult.”

Los Angeles escaped with two overtime wins at home and then took complete command inside Madison Square Garden.

The Kings grabbed their first lead of the series on Carter’s goal and then stretched the edge to three goals in the second — something the Rangers failed to do in California.

While there has been only one comeback from a 3-0 hole in the finals, the Kings erased such a deficit in the first round against San Jose.

“Well, we know it’s possible,” Richards said. “The last game is always the hardest.

We played a good game. We’re going to have to play a better game if we’re going to want to have success.”

New York’s Henrik Lundqvist was hardly at fault on the goals, and finished with 12 saves. He was just outdone by Quick, who was perfect at the other end of the ice.

“You try to stay positive right now, but it’s tough. It’s really tough,” Lundqvist said.

“We are doing a lot of good things, but you look at the goals, and we put two in our own net. Then just a tough play on the third one.”

Quick, a Connecticut native who grew up a fan of the Rangers and 1994 Stanley Cupwinning goalie Mike Richter, made a brilliant save with his stick blade to deny Derick Brassard shortly after a Rangers power play. That stop came on the heels of Brassard having two chances during the advantage off a rebound of Brad Richards’ shot.

Brassard’s first attempt was blocked, and the second was stopped by Quick.

The Kings goalie was also on his toes just 8 seconds into the third when Chris Kreider came in alone but was stopped in tight. That eliminated the optimism the sold-out, towel-waving crowd had of a big comeback.

“You’ve got to finish in this game. It’s a performance-oriented business,” Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said.

Los Angeles took its first in-game lead in the series when Carter scored his 10th of the playoffs on the Kings’ fifth shot. Carter snapped a hard drive that clipped the skate of diving defenseman Dan Girardi in front and caromed inside the right post with 0.7 seconds left.

The red and green lights behind Lundqvist both flashed while the Kings celebrated.

At no point did Los Angeles hold the lead at home in the first two games until they ended each contest with an overtime goal.

“It was an unfortunate goal to give up at the end of the period,” Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh said. “I thought our guys stayed with it and tried to come out with some energy, and created a lot. It was a tough one.”

The quick pace played into the Rangers’ preferred style, but New York managed only four shots in the first period. The Rangers led 2-0 in each of the first two games but couldn’t hold on. They nearly took the lead again when Mats Zuccarello faced an empty net at the left post, yet he was stopped by Quick’s lunging stick.

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Annie’s Mailbox

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

How should I handle this?

Dear Annie: I was widowed five years ago when my husband of 23 years died after a long illness. My four kids (the oldest from a previous marriage) still grieve to this day.

“George” always considered my eldest daughter to be his child.

Two years after George died, I married a wonderful man who respects the memory of my late husband. George’s family embraced him. Or so I thought.

Recently, George’s two sisters excluded us from a family gettogether when an out-of-town sibling was visiting. I had invited everyone to my home via email, but the sisters claim they never saw it. Even so, they insisted the evening was “just for siblings.” My kids thought their aunts and uncles were coming to our house and even took off of work to be here. George’s mother was not happy that we were excluded, and neither was the visiting sibling, but neither will rock the boat.

These two sisters give the distinct impression that they have no interest in a relationship with my oldest child or me because we are not “blood related.” But this hurts my other children, too, and is causing a great deal of misery.

When George was sick, these same sisters never visited, but I never once mentioned their lack of involvement. This has totally recalibrated everything I thought I knew about family. I want to confront these two sisters, but don’t want to hurt George’s mother. How should I handle this? -- Brokenhearted in Kansas Dear Kansas: A confrontation is unlikely to help. It’s terribly sad and hurtful when people exclude those who aren’t “blood related” within the family. Since George’s mother and his remaining sibling will not speak up on your behalf, it is up to your younger children to make it clear to these mean-spirited aunts that they are unhappy about the situation, although how they do so is up to them. Please don’t push your children to cut off contact with these aunts if they prefer not to.

Dear Annie: My son has planned a huge wedding reception, but only a few people are invited to the actual ceremony. He insists on a small wedding, even though I’ve explained that this is where friends and family assemble to witness the union and agree to encourage and support the new couple. The church is big enough.

Now my brother says it’s not worth a three-hour drive for a reception. Several close friends who have known my son all his life are hurt and may not come at all. On top of this, my son and his bride did not register for gifts. They asked for cash.

I know it’s not my wedding, but these kids are just out of school and seem to lack all sense of propriety. I have told my brother and a few others to come to the ceremony anyway, and I will take the blame. Annie, have we lost this battle of good behavior? -- Troubled M-O-G Dear Troubled: Let’s clarify: It is OK to have a small ceremony and a larger reception, although it does seem rather exclusive. Nonetheless, this is the couple’s choice, and we don’t think it’s a good idea for you to usurp their guest list, even with the best of intentions. Please talk to your son and his bride again and explain how much it hurts these close friends and relatives who love him to be excluded from witnessing his vows, and how this could affect their relationships for years to come. We do agree, however, that asking for cash is tacky.

Dear Annie: Kudos to “D,” who wrote that there are not enough “happy” letters in your column. My theory is that happiness is a personality trait. You are either happy or not. People and circumstances can make one unhappy, but no one can really make one happy. Maybe “happier” is the correct term.

-- Happy at 78 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.

HINTS FROM HELOISE CLEANER CONFUSION Dear Heloise: I have used the recipe for drain cleaner, and it worked, saving me the expense of a plumber! However, your directions for mold in the bathroom are confusing. You indicate 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Is it 3 percent of peroxide to 1 cup of water, or what? -- Brenda L., Alexandria, Va. I’m so glad the drain cleaner worked for you! When talking about 3 percent hydrogen peroxide for the bathroom mold cleaner, it is simply the concentration of hydrogen peroxide. It’s sold in stores as “hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent.” For the cleaner, you do not need to mix it with anything. Simply put the hydrogen peroxide into a bottle and spray on any areas with mold, then let dry. Hope this helps clear up the confusion! -- Heloise EASY DEFLATE Dear Heloise: My kids and I love to spend afternoons and weekends at the pool. The kids love to bring inflatable floats and toys. I hate having to deflate them when we are done. I have found an easier way. I take a clothespin and use it to pinch open the nozzle so the air comes out. I no longer have to stand there and hold it open myself. I can use the clothespin, walk away and come back later to find it done. Hope this helps someone else with a ton to deflate! -- Kenzie in Florida

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SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly

www.thewestfieldnews.com

COMICS

AGNES Tony Cochran

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 - PAGE 13

RUBES Leigh Rubin

ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME

Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein

YOUR HOROSCOPE Contract Bridge

By Jaqueline Bigar

DOG EAT DOUG

Brian Anderson

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, June 10, 2014: This year you enter a period where you are more upbeat and more extroverted. Others enjoy your company and often seek you out. If you are single, your personality and charisma draw many people toward you. You could find that you have quite a choice of potential sweeties. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy each other’s company more than ever. Plan on spending more time together to enhance your bond.

SCORPIO tests your limits, but you can handle it.

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

SCARY GARY

Mark Buford

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ON a CLAIRE DAY Carla Ventresca and Henry Beckett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Work with a partner as a team. Though at times you might feel bogged down, the benefits of this teamwork will allow you to indulge in unpredictability. In this case, it even could add to your strengths. Don’t let someone’s comments get to you. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might believe that you don’t have any other choice, as you defer to someone else’s ideas. You could be right, but your ideas and feedback count more than you realize. Make sure to return all your calls today. Good news will be heading your way. Tonight: As you like it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You’ll have your hands full with what you must get done. You seem to be all smiles when facing a critical associate or a difficult challenge. Your confidence will carry you through a rough spot. Be willing to share more of yourself. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Your optimism will carry you far and help you accept what might be nothing more than good luck. You know not to question a situation. You are likely to find that a loved one can be incredibly challenging. This, too, shall pass. Don’t worry. Tonight: Go with the flow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You might want to anchor in and have a long-overdue conversation.

You could be more tired than you realize. A friendship will play a significant role in your plans. Your sixth sense will help you with a domestic matter.

Tonight: Stay centered.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Your words have a lot of power. Keep conversations moving.

People you deal with daily seem to be communicating awkwardly right now.

You could feel out of sorts until you hook up with friends. A meeting will prove to be important. Tonight: Catch up on emails.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Someone you look up to could be seeing you in a far more positive light than how you see yourself. A conversation with this person will give you a better perspective. Detach from the more difficult aspects of your life. Take another look in a day or so. Tonight: Keep your budget.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Your smile will melt away someone’s resistance. You could become cold and distant later in the day, as you get further away from the positive vibes of the morning. Eventually, this coldness could rub off on others. Think before copping an attitude. Tonight: All smiles.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Much goes on behind the scenes that you might choose not to share with anyone. You could become a little withdrawn despite a friend’s effort to draw you out and encourage you to view a situation in a new light. A loved one might be critical. Tonight: Not to be found.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Zero in on priorities in a meeting. You have a tendency to become too vested in the outcome of a situation.

Recognize that you can’t control others, and they might resent you for trying.

You can control only yourself. Tonight: Respond to a loved one’s request.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might be wondering what would be best to do with a difficult work-related situation. You need to recognize your limits when dealing with others. Know when to let events happen.

You could be surprised by someone’s reaction. Tonight: Work late.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Reach out to someone at a distance. News that you have mixed feelings about could head your way.

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Remain upbeat in how you deal with the people involved, and hold back your initial reaction. Tonight: Get tickets to a concert, or listen to some great music.

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Gateway Superintendent’s Corner Questions about the total budget, town assessments, and state aid to education have been raised at both the Russell Annual Town Meeting and the Huntington Annual Town Meeting this spring, as well as during a recent GTAC meeting. These issues seem to be on voters’ minds as they read that the district might be getting additional state funding and wonder how that would impact the bottom line of the budget, including the district’s ‘Excess and Deficiency’ or E&D funds. It appears that both Russell and Huntington did not approve the budget based upon the uncertainty around the amount of state financial aid to the district and how that additional funding would impact the towns.

State law (Chapter 71, Section 16B) covers the development and approval of regional school budgets.

Essentially, this law states that once the towns approve the budget, and their total assessments, the school committee cannot expend any additional funds beyond the budget without further approval of the towns.

Chapter 71, Section 34 also supports this by stating that, for all school districts, the ‘legislative body of a city or town shall establish the total appropriation for the support of the public schools’ and that ‘no city or town shall be required to provide more money for the support of the public schools than is appropriated’; in short, this legis-

Dr. David Hopson lation provides an annual cap on the ability of the school district to spend money.

While the school district cannot raise appropriations or the budget without approval of two thirds of our member towns, the district is allowed to decrease appropriations or assessments without a vote of the towns.

Chapter 71, Section 16B1/2 deals with a district’s Excess & Deficiency (E&D) Fund and requires that the district cannot keep more than 5 percent of its total budget in E&D. Any amount over that must be returned to the towns in the form of a decreased assessment. The district’s E&D fund is similar to a town’s Free Cash but the towns don’t have the same limitation on accumulating Free Cash from year to year.

Thus the question of what happens if the district is awarded more state assistance—for example, by an increase in regional transportation reimbursement after the budget has been approved by the towns—is interesting. As the district cannot increase the budget without town approval, and historically our E&D

has been just about 5 percent of the budget, any increase in state aid would be returned to the towns. Therefore, if our 7 towns approve the current version of the budget, if the district’s E&D is at the historic level of 5 percent of the budget, and the state provides additional revenue to the district, then this additional money would have to be returned to the towns as a decrease in town assessments – it cannot be used to increase E&D beyond 5 percent and cannot be used to increase the budget in terms of additional expenditures.

Furthermore, recent changes in regulations require that any expenditures from the E&D account must also be approved by vote of the member towns in the same way the budget must be approved (I believe the thought behind this is that by spending E&D you are essentially changing the bottom line of the budget).

Historically the school committee has voted to return any additional funds to the towns that, as you can see by the law, is really a pro-forma vote unless there were no E&D funds (which situation the district has not yet faced).

Thus the argument that we should wait to approve the school budget until after the state sets a budget due to a possibility for reduced town assessments, or to stop the district from increasing its budget to spend this additional money, is not necessarily a strong and compelling argument regarding approving the district’s budget.

IN BRIEF

Farmers Market Season WESTFIELD - The Westfield Business Improvement District (WBID) is proud to announce The Downtown Westfield Farmers Market will be back every Thursday from June 12 to September 25.

Once again we will be located on the beautiful front lawn of the Church of the Atonement at 36 Court Street. If you are interested in bringing your fresh local products and promoting healthy living to our community please contact Patti at the Westfield Business Improvement District, (413) 572-1260 or email patti@ thedistrictwestfield.com for applications to participate in this year’s market.

Seeking Instructors HUNTINGTON - The Gateway Regional School District is sponsoring evening adult mini-courses this fall and is seeking instructors who would like to teach. Anyone interested in teaching courses for this adult education program, please complete an Instructor Form and submit it to Stephanie Fisk at the Gateway Central Office or email it to sfisk@grsd. org by June 12. Instructor Forms may be downloaded from the current issue of Breaking News on the Gateway website (www.grsd.org/news/breaking_news).

We will then schedule a meeting for all instructors to go over the details for the fall.

Democratic Meeting WESTFIELD - The next meeting of the Westfield Democratic City Committee is June 12 at 7 p.m. in the Dolan-Ely Apartment Complex. The meetings will be held at the Administration Building. The

meetings are open to the public and speakers will be attending. All are invited and welcome to attend.

School Benefit Concert WESTFIELD - The Westfield High School Band and Orchestra Parents are hosting a benefit concert at the Westfield High School Auditorium to raise much needed funds to support music education in their school. This event is titled “Keep Music Education Alive.” The concert series is the 2rd annual benefit concert for the WHS Band. This year’s concert will feature Tusk the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute.

The concert will be held Friday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m.The proceeds will be used to support the Westfield High School Band.

Tickets for the show are available on line at www.purplepass.com and at Rocky’s Ace Hardware in Westfield or by calling 800316-8559.

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CLASSIFIED 0001 Legal Notices June 10, 2014 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103

IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely Docket No. HD10P1074GD take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs CITATION GIVING NOTICE or financial affairs or both.

OF PETITION TO The above-named person has EXPAND THE POWERS the right to ask for a lawyer.

OF A GUARDIAN Anyone may make this request on behalf of the aboveIn the Interests of: named person. If the aboveARDELLA BLAISE named person cannot afford a Of: Xxxxx, XX lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.

RESPONDENT Incapacitated Witness, Hon. Anne M. GeofPerson/Protected Person frion, First Justice of this Court.

To the named Respondent and all other persons, a petition has Date: June 02, 2014 been filed by Dept. of Mental Suzanne T. Seguin Health of Northampton, MA in Register of Probate the above captioned matter requesting that the court: Expand the powers of a Guardian.

The petition asks the court to make a determination that the powers of the Guardian and/or Conservator should be expanded, modified, or limited since the time of the appointment. The original petition is on file with the Court.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 06/30/2014.

This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition.

If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further to you.

In above mentioned events,notice contact Sandy addition to filing the written apor Bob Watkins at 569-5562 Bernadette pearance, you or or your attorney Toomey atmust 562-9494. file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

Benefit Yoga Class

IMPORTANT NOTICEYoga SOUTHWICK - The Dhira The outcome of this proceedCenter anding Team Marchers will mayMary’s limit or completely host a yoga class and raffle on Saturday, take away the above-named person’s right to make June 14 at 2 p.m. All proceeds willdebe personal affairs donated cisions to theabout American Liver or financial affairs or both.

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Raffle Prizes gift named person cannot afford a certificates for yoga class packages. lawyer, one may be appointed Suggestedatdonation is $10 to $20 per State expense.

person for the yoga class. Raffle tickets Hon.The Anne M. Geofare $3 each orWitness, 5 for $10. yoga class frion, First Justice of this Court. and raffle will be at the Dhira Yoga Center. For more info, RSVP, to buy Date: June 02, to 2014 raffle tickets in advance or to make a Suzanne T. Seguin donation, please call (413) 998-3463, or Register of Probate email info@DhiraYogaCenter.com.

June 4, 10, 16, 2014 ANNUAL MEETING OF PINE HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the Proprietors will be held at:

CARE PROGRAM

Full time (35 hrs) for program which serves elders and individuals with disabilities and their caregivers in: Hampshire & Hampden Counties Requirements include nursing assessment skills; ability to develop plans of care; advocacy skills; ability to educate clients and caregivers; and ability to work autonomously. Degree and community and/or geriatric nursing experience or previous work with DDS/DMH preferred. Computer proficiency required. Must drive and have insured, reliable transportation to travel throughout service area. NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, 11 PAID HOLIDAYS OFF. Submit resume and cover letter to:

efoster@fchcc.org Review of resumes will begin as received and continue until the position is filled.

Cemetery Chapel Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at: 2:00 P.M. 1. To chose officers for the ensuing year.

2. To ratify and approve all official accounts of the Board of Trustees and Officers of Association for the last Corporate year.

3. To transact any other business lawful to come before said meeting. Annual Meeting of Trustees will follow immediately thereafter.

4. To approve By-Law changes.

Joan Corell, Clerk

0130 Auto For Sale $ CASH PAID $ FOR UNWANTED & JUNK VEHICLES. Also buying repairable vehicles.

Call Joe for more details (413)977-9168.

TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES. Stop by and see us! We might have exactly what you're looking for, if not, left us find it for you! Bartlett Street, Westfield.

(413)568-2261. Specializing in vehicles under $4,000.

0180 Help Wanted

DRIVERS WANTED 6a.m.3p.m. Monday through Friday.

WESTFIELD - On June 15, the Truck Must have at least 5 years drivexperience. City Cab, OrStop Troubadours show brings back the ing ange Street, Westfield. Call classic sounds of country music and pays (413)568-6177 after 3p.m.

tribute to the legends who paved the way and set the standard in the industry. This performance will begin at 6 p.m. in the Beveridge Pavilion, rain or shine and it is free of charge. For further information on the Westfield Bank Sunday Night Concert Series please go to www.stanleypark.org or call the park office at (413) 568-9312.

To Advertise 413-562-4181 • For CT 860-745-0424

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00E-mail: A.M.dianedisanto@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com on the return date of 06/30/2014.

This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appear- 0180 Help Wanted ance if you object to the petition.

If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit statREGISTERED ing the specific facts and NURSE grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

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ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings.

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ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.

At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now.

We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141.

A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes.

Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, (413)626-8880.

FRESH START PAINTING. Certified lead renovator. Interior/exterior painting. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 years + experience. Charlie (413)3138084.

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

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

Roofing ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your ROOFING needs! POWER WASHING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof, removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs.

Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job.

10% senior discount. Free estimates.

MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701

Stump Grinding

KELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling summer schedule for exterior painting, FILLEY & SON Over 28 years of serving interior painting anytime. Call Kyle greater Westfield area and beyond.

STUMP GRINDING / BOBCAT SERVdecks, vinyl siding and more. (413)667-3395. #CS077728. Call Jim, (413)569-6920, (413) 530-5430

PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. All your carpentry needs. (413)3864606. Did your windows fail with the cold weather? Don't wait another year!

Call Paul for replacement windows.

Many new features available. Windows are built in CT. All windows installed by Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Construction. My name is on my work.

Landscaping/Lawn Care

ICES. Free estimates. Will beat any other competitors written estimate.

Best prices! Satisfaction guaranteed!

Call (413)306-8233.

A SPRING CLEANUP. Commercial, Tractor Services residential. Weekly mowing and main- JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & tenance, tree removal, dethatching, leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock mulch, gutter cleaning, etc. Shea Landand/or gravel material. Mowing and maintescaping, (413)569-2909.

nance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging.

Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring (413)530-5430.

cleanups, lawn service, mulching, retaining walls, excavating, decks, Tree Service R.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVE- driveways, patios, tree work, stone A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD MENT'S. Professional roofing & sid- work. Call (413)822-0739.

TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land ing contractor. All types of home Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log repairs. Expert emergency leak re- LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, Truck Loads. (413)569-6104. pair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. hedge trimming and all your landscaping needs.

Also, bobcat & snowplowing #CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professervices. (413)626-6122 or visit: Bob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery. www.haggerscape.com sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cacom bling and removals. Free estimates, PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us fully insured. Please call Ken 569Home Maintenance today for all your landscape needs. 0469.

Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home yard renovations. Drainage problems, CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom re- stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat tree removal. Prompt estimates. modeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, service, gravel driveways, excavation Crane work. Insured. “After 34 winterization. No job too small. 35 years and demolition, including getting rid of years, we still work hard at being profressional experience. (413)519- that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749. #1.” (413)562-3395.

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JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing.

Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.

T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, Upholstery lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residential\commercial. No lawns to small.

Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917.

KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush workmanship at a great price. Free removal, hedge/tree trimming, pickup and delivery. Call (413)562mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate 6639.

Lawncare, (413)579-1639.