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VOL. 83 NO.112
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014
Velis appointed to Judiciary Committee By Peter Francis Staff Writer BOSTON – A month into his freshman term as Westfield’s state representative, John Velis has landed a key seat on a bicameral committee. The Democrat will begin serving on the Joint Judiciary Committee this week, covering all matters relating to the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, such as criminal procedure and sentencing. “This Wednesday, my first hearing is probably the biggest issue of the entire year for the Judiciary Committee,” said Velis yesterday. “Juvenile offenders who’ve been convicted of first degree murder – what will their sentence be? There is a Supreme Judicial Court opinion from about a year ago that said that juvenile offenders convicted of first degree murder cannot be sentenced to life in prison withJOHN VELIS out the possibility of parole.” A practicing attorney himself, Velis said he is looking forward to tomorrow’s hearing, which will be held in front of chiefs of police and district attorneys from around the state. The families of the victims will also be coming in to speak to the committee. Based on the testimonies of the chiefs, DAs, and families, the committee will mold it’s decision. “We will be sending out a bill dealing with when should a juvenile offender convicted of first degree murder be eligible for parole,” Velis said. “It’s a huge hearing.” “It’s not something I’ll make a decision on without first having the benefit of a hearing with all the different sides of the argument,” he said. “I would be remiss to comment without hearing (testimony),” he said. “This past week, my State House email has just been flooded with emails from family members of victims.” Velis said he has received lots of messages from the family of one murder victim in particular from eastern Massachusetts pleading for him to take a hard line. Meanwhile, some in the Massachusetts legal community are concerned that dozens of experienced judges may retire this year, making way for new judges who will take a while to get up to speed and slow down the justice system. A $30,000 pay raise for judges takes effect July 1, prompting some to speculate that many will retire See Judiciary, Page 3
“So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of money?” — Ayn Rand
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Selectman Joseph Deedy worked with organizers to hammer out some of the details so the track could open this year. American Legion Post 338 Adjutant Michael Sullivan said they agreed to run 20 events this year and continue allowing local Team Justice to use the track Wednesday evenings for several hours to practice. He said only 10 riders would be allowed on the track at a time and all riders would be part of Team Justice. Team Justice is a motocross team for youth that not only teaches racing, but the adult mentors and managers of the team serve as positive role models. When asked about a schedule of events, Grondahl said there was nothing “set in stone” because he wanted to make sure they received the go-ahead from the town first. “I can get that within 24 to 48 hours,” he said. Russ Pike of Post 338 said the track would run close to the way it always has. “Aside from different faces,
By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield Police Department conducted an alcohol compliance check in which underage volunteers attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages at local restaurants, package stores and bars, snaring four package stores and three restaurants in the sting operation. Five of the seven establishments cited for violating the state liquor laws by selling to or serving alcoholic beverages to person under the age of 21 appeared at public violation hearings conducted by the city’s License Commission last night. The commission can take punitive action against licensees found in violation of state liquor laws ranging from a letter of reprimand to a license suspension. The Commission’s punitive policy guidelines call for a three-day suspension per violation. Three East Main Street restaurants were charged with serving beer to the underage police volunteers and summonsed to the violation hearing. All three were cited during the sting which was conducted on Friday, March 28, 2014, one of the busiest night for food serving establishments. Two of the restaurants, K’s Restaurant at 318 East Main St., which was charged with two violations and Applebee’s Restaurant, which located in the Westfield Shops, was charged with one violation of state law. The commission voted to send both businesses letters of warning and advised the managers to institute protocols to prevent a reoccurrence of underage serving. The third Restaurant, the Panda House, located at 589 East Main St. in the Little River Plaza, was found to have served two of the under-aged police volunteers which led to a much more severe penalty because of a similar incident in which police responded to a report of underage alcohol consumption last year. The commission acted as the result of a police report, dated April 14, 2013, in which two groups of under-aged patrons were found to have been served alcohol. The commission, in the 2013 incident found that the staff served nine under-aged patrons and imposed a three-day suspension for each violation. The commission will require the owner Cuiying Lin to surrender the liquor license for 10 days, while 17 days of the suspension will be “held in abeyance” for one year. Last night the License Commission voted to suspend the restaurant’s liquor license for the 17 days held in abeyance and to add another six days which will be held in abeyance for the next year. The commission also found that two package stores had violated state law for selling alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 years of age and voted to send warning letters to Mr. Phipps on North Elm Street and City Package Store on Meadow Street. Both businesses will be required to submit a written policy,
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A rider soars under the finish line during a practice run in the buildup to the final Motocross National Championship at Motocross 338 in Southwick last summer. (File photo by Frederick Gore)
Motocross closer to opening By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Organizers of the new Southwick Motocross have one more hurdle to jump before getting the official thumbs-up to begin races in 2014. Motocross backer Mike Grondahl said he was cautiously optimistic following a meeting with the Southwick Board of Selectmen last night. “It’s baby steps, but it appears everything’s going to be positive,” he said. Grondahl and a group of friends, including Gary Yelin and Travis Loucks, joined forces to keep Motocross 338 going after its longtime coordinators retired last year. The track is owned by the American Legion Post 338 who has leased the property for many years for racing events. The track also became home in recent years to the local Rugged Maniac race. Questions were raised by selectmen and the public about the permitting of the track, how many races would take place, and the use of several acres of land owned by the town and run by the school department.
Military Task Force tour begins
By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Representatives from the Commonwealth’s Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force met at North Middle School yesterday afternoon to tout the $177 million bond bill signed by Gov. Deval L. Patrick in March. The bill seeks to improve, expand and further develop the state’s military installations, and what began yesterday in Westfield will continue until June 2, as the Task Force will visit each of the municipalities where the Commonwealth’s has mili- Captain Osme Benedict of the 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Regional Airport gives a thumbs up signal from the cockpit tary to host similar information sessions on the value of these of an F-15 fighter jet as he lands on the newly reconstructed 9,000-foot runway. (Photo by Frederick Gore) facilities. “The Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force is a federal, state and local partnership model that has partnered with members of congress and communities, including the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, along with other city By Peter Francis State Senator Don dance to continue supporting and business officials,” said Adam Freudberg, the Task Force’s Staff Writer Humason, Jr. and the base. executive director and Patrick’s policy advisor. “Our mission is WESTFIELD – Yesterday’s Representative John Velis “Community support is to work with military officials in the surrounding community at kickoff to the Commonwealth spoke of the impact that essential. If our colleagues in each base in Massachusetts. We’re here to talk about what we of Massachusetts’ Military Barnes Air National Guard Washington find out that the can do as partners to enhance the mission, and people, at these Asset and Security Strategy Base, and the state’s recently local communities don’t supbases.” Task Force tour of the state’s inked $177 million military port the bases, thats it – Freudberg said that the Task Force was created following an military bases at Westfield’s bond bill, have had on their they’re done,” he said. executive order two years ago to create a mechanism ‘similar to North Middle School was districts. “Governments can support what the Commonwealth had during the last Base Realignment highlighted by words of supHumason, the Senator for them (bases) but if neighbors and Closure (BRAC) process of 2004-2005.’ port from the city’s Boston the 2nd Hampden-Hampshire SENATOR representation. District, asked those in attenSee Impact, Page 3 See Tour, Page 3 DON HUMASON
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Indoor bike rodeo On Saturday, an indoor bike rodeo was held at Southampton Road School, with many youngsters participating. An inspection of all bikes took place before biking through an obstacle course. A finger printing table was set up and many entertainment and health booths were available for getting the young bikers ready for the upcoming summer months. (Photos by Don Wielgus)
Jacob Boisseau, age 5, Madison Thackery, age 7, and Nick Boisseau, age 9 get ready to bike the obstacle course.
Shawna Gloss of Boston Medical Center shows Nick Paulson, age 10, and Emily Czarnecki, age ll some health related information.
Police Officer Steven Nacewicz stands near biker Kaitlin Paulson and Brian Davis, a high school volunteer highlighting safety in bike riding.
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Police: Man drives drunk to station to file report BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Police say a 31-year-old man has been arrested after he drove to a Louisiana state police headquarters while drunk to file an accident report. Online booking records indicate Patrick Ruffner of Gonzales was in the East Baton Rouge Parish jail Monday with bond set at $1,000. Trooper Jared Sandifer says Ruffner called state police Saturday, saying his vehicle was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge. He was told to come to Troop A’s offices to fill out a crash report. Sandifer says that when Ruffner got out of his SUV, a trooper smelled alcohol and gave him field sobriety and breath tests. Sandifer says Ruffner was booked with driving on a suspended license and with first-offense driving while intoxicated. It was not immediately clear whether Ruffner had an attorney.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2014. There are 232 days left in the year.
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n May 13, 1914, heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis was born in Lafayette, Alabama.
Bobby Riggs defeated Margaret Court 6-2, 6-1 in Ramona, California. (Riggs had his standing challenge to female players accepted by Billie Jean King, who soundly defeated Riggs at the Houston Astrodome in September.)
Pittsburgh’ Adam LaRoche and Florida’s Ross Gload became the first baseball players to have home runs taken away following a video replay review.
In 1607, English colonists arrived by ship at the site of what became the Jamestown settlement in Virginia (the colonists went ashore the next day).
In 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St. Peter’s Square by Turkish assailant Mehmet Ali Agca.
In 1846, the United States declared that a state of war already existed with Mexico.
In 1985, a confrontation between Philadelphia authorities and the radical group MOVE ended as police dropped a bomb onto the group’s row house; 11 people died in the resulting fire that destroyed 61 homes.
President Barack Obama tried to address a pair of brewing controversies, denouncing as “outrageous” the targeting of conservative political groups by the IRS but angrily denying any administration cover-up after the deadly attacks in Benghazi, Libya, in September 2012. The Associated Press sent a letter of protest to Attorney General Eric Holder after the Justice Department told the news agency it had secretly obtained two months of telephone records of AP reporters and editors. Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies who were delivered alive and then killed with scissors at his clinic. (Gosnell is serving a life sentence.) Psychologist Joyce Brothers, 85, died in New York.
On this date:
In 1917, three shepherd children near Fatima, Portugal, reported seeing a vision of the Virgin Mary. In 1918, the first U.S. airmail stamps, featuring a picture of a Curtiss JN-4 biplane, were issued to the public. (On a few of the stamps, the biplane was inadvertently printed upsidedown, making them collector’s items.) In 1940, Britain’s new prime minister, Winston Churchill, told Parliament: “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Act. The musical play “The Pajama Game” opened on Broadway. In 1958, Vice President Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat, were spat upon and their limousine battered by rocks thrown by anti-U.S. demonstrators in Caracas, Venezuela. In 1968, a one-day general strike took place in France in support of student protesters. In 1973, in tennis’ first so-called “Battle of the Sexes,”
In 1994, President Bill Clinton nominated federal appeals Judge Stephen G. Breyer to the U.S. Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Harry A. Blackmun.
Ten years ago:
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited the Abu Ghraib (grayb) prison camp in Iraq, where he insisted the Pentagon did not try to cover up abuses there. During a campaign swing in West Virginia, President George W. Bush said he felt “disgraced” by the images of U.S. soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners but reminded his listeners that actions of a handful of Americans should not sully the nation’s military. TV anchorman Floyd Kalber died in Burr Ridge, Illinois, at age 79. The multiple Emmy-winning NBC sitcom “Frasier” bowed out with an hour-long finale.
Five years ago:
A judge in West Palm Beach sentenced two men to death for the drug-debt slaying of a family of four on the side of a Florida highway, including two young boys who died in their mother’s arms. Atlantis’ astronauts captured the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope for five days of repair work.
One year ago:
Today’s Birthdays:
Actor Buck Taylor is 76. Actor Harvey Keitel is 75. Author Charles Baxter is 67. Actor Franklyn Ajaye is 65. Actress Zoe Wanamaker is 65. Singer Stevie Wonder is 64. Producer-writer Alan Ball is 57. Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman is 53. Actor-comedian Stephen Colbert is 50. Rock musician John Richardson (The Gin Blossoms) is 50. Actor Tom Verica is 50. Country singer Lari White is 49. Singer Darius Rucker (Hootie and the Blowfish) is 48. Actress Susan Floyd is 46. Contemporary Christian musician Andy Williams (Casting Crowns) is 42. Actress Samantha Morton is 37. Rock musician Mickey Madden (Maroon 5) is 35. Actor Iwan Rheon (TV: “Game of Thrones”) is 29. Actress-writer-director Lena Dunham is 28. Actor Robert Pattinson is 28. Actress Candice Accola is 27. Actor Hunter Parrish is 27. Folk-rock musician Wylie Gelber (Dawes) is 26. Actress Debby Ryan (TV: “Jessie”) is 21.
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Pochassic Street Bridge Contractors have started to apply the new pavement on the Pochassic Street Bridge yesterday. The bridge is scheduled to open in June. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Impact Continued from Page 1 don’t, thats a huge problem.” Humason, a republican whose district also includes precincts in the City of Chicopee, home to the Westover Air Reserve Base, said that each of the 11 communities in his district houses people employed by either Barnes or Westover. “I can say that hands down. I just know that,” he said. “We know that the economic impact here in western Massachusetts would be direly impacted if anything was to happen to Westover or Barnes. We are very proud in Westover and certainly in Westfield, that we have for so long been the home of the ‘Barnes-stormers.’” “We are a very patriotic state,” Humason said. “In fact, our country began here in Massachusetts. These military bases all across the state are just one more tool, one more piece, in our national defense. It is incumbent upon all of us, in government and our communities, to support them.” Velis, a democrat and captain in the Army Reserves who drills with the 302D Maneuver Enhancement Brigade at
Westover, followed Humason and said he is well aware of the military’s current funding situation. “I am intimately familiar with the role in what is happening with all the cutbacks in the Pentagon budgets,” he said. “I represent Barnes. Hanscom (Air Force Base) (Fort) Devens.. I’ve drilled there, qualify on my weapons there. So I see the effect that it has.” “The Task Force and what they’re doing is huge,” Velis said after the presentation. “Anybody who is tasked with protecting these military installations throughout the Commonwealth is doing great work. The cuts that are going on right now are gutting the military, and I’ve seen it at five of the six military installations.” “This is personal to me. It’s affecting me on my drill weekends, it’s affecting other service members and as I said, these military installations, especially Barnes, have an advocate in John Velis,” he said.
TUESDAY, MAY 13 WESTFIELD Park & Rec Parent Meeting at 6:30 pm Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm Cultural Council at 7 pm Department of Public Works at 7 pm
TOLLAND Council on Aging at 9 am Conserv Comm Open Office Hours & Business Meeting at 12 pm
SOUTHWICK Park & Recreation Commission at 6:30 pm
BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5:30 pm Fire Department Meeting at 6:30 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm Historical Commission Meet at 7:30 pm
Motocross Continued from Page 1 everything else hasn’t changed,” said Pike. Deedy said to deal with the issue of using town land, a “revocable permit” would be issued specifically for that fouracre parcel. This would allow Southwick Motocross to use the land and insure it. All parties at the table yesterday agreed things were moving forward in an amicable, positive way. “Obviously there are some people who don’t like motocross, but a lot of people realize it’s just a part of Southwick,” said Selectmen Chairman Russell Fox. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s a go.” Selectwoman Tracy Cesan was absent last night and Fox and Deedy postponed the vote until she was present. They expect to approve it next Tuesday during a brief consent agenda prior to the May 30 Town Meeting. Grondahl said the MX338 track – affectionately called “The Wick” in motocross circles, is very sentimental. “It’s the first place I ever raced,” he said. “It had a big impact on me.” Grondahl isn’t the only one. At a public forum on the topic in late March, the Town Hall auditorium was filled with resi-
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dents overwhelmingly supporting the continuation of the track. “It’s part of Southwick,” Grondahl said last night. Sullivan said he felt very hopeful that the track would soon be open. “It looks good,” he said. “I think it would have been a crying shame to see motocross leave Southwick.”
Judiciary Continued from Page 1 once the raise takes effect because they will be eligible for a higher pension. Criminal defense attorney John Amabile tells The Boston Globe that a lot of new judges with little experience could “dramatically affect the quality of the administration of justice.” Others see turnover as good. Martin Healy, chief legal counsel of the Massachusetts Bar Association says he sees it as “an infusion of new blood into a staid justice system.”
Tour Continued from Page 1 “Transpotation, utilities, electrical, wastewater, “These are not sexy issues that turn out large shared services, ideas to be more efficient in these crowds, but it is very important to the community,” he partnerships. How can we help create collaborations said. “If an installation gets closed, then it’s too late to save money?” he said were areas that the task for anybody to turn out. So we’re doing the groundforce will be working with the six communities. work here to put this infrastructure in place, to get the “(The task force is) a hub for people to talk about collaboration going that’ll pay off down the line.” issues and do what we can to strengthen our bases in Freudberg added after the presentation, which line with what the BRAC criteria is.” included statements from state legislators such as The task force is set to pay visits to Fort Devens State Senator Don Humason, Jr. (R-Westfield) and this afternoon, Lexington’s Hanscom Air Force Base Representatives David Viera (R-Falmouth) and John Thursday, the Natick Soldier Systems Center on Velis (D-Westfield), and state military leaders, that Friday, May 23, Chicopee’s Westover Air Reserve Barnes’ status as multi-use facility made it a commonBase on Tuesday May 27, and on Joint Base Cape JOHN VELIS sense location for the bill’s opening round of funding. Cod Monday June 2 in Bourne. “All the factors combined. Primarily, it’s a joint use “The purpose of the Mass. Task Force, and the Bond Bill, is airfield. It’s not something that federal funding could have to put fiscal resources against needs that are critical to make covered the entire portion,” he said. “It had to happen with the sure the six installations here in the state stay viable for the FAA coming together with the Federal National Guard long term,” said Col. Ken Lambrich, the vice commander of Bureau, state government through DOT, the bond bill, and the the 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes ANG Base. city, as well.” Lambrich said that Barnes was the first base in the state to “Eighty-seven percent of the flights that land there are civilreceive funding from the bill, which provided $9.75 million of ian,” he said. “Because of that, and because it was one of the the total $23.5 million bill to resurface the airfield’s runway. first things that came to the forefront when we started this task “It was a partnership between the State of Massachusetts, force. We learned about the Barnes runway needs right away.” the City of Westfield, the National Guard Bureau and the FAA “This is a very cost-effective base. The city owns the airport (Federal Aviation Administration) all combining resources to and the 104th Fighter Wing is one of our largest tenants on the fund that project,” he said, adding that the runway was a airport,” said former City Airport Commissioner and current ‘critical need.’ “It was overdue. We had to have it complete City Advancement Officer Joe Mitchell. “This cooperation and there simply was not the money in any of the seperate between the national guard and state and local governments does work, and they’re exactly right – this is a model that othbudgets to foot that $23.5 million bill.” Lambrich added that the next project at Barnes is the reloca- ers can follow.” tion of the base’s main gate onto it’s main thoroughway. “It’ll have a security nexus for the base itself,” he said. “It makes us more secure from external threats and it has a safety If you would like to run a aspect for the community. It puts the gate in a much more Birthday Announcement in controlled environment so that we’re not stopping traffic out The Westfield News contact on a thoroughway.” us at: 413-562-4181 While only a few community members were present for the event, Lt. Col. Thatcher Kezer III, a military legislative liasion officer who will be visiting each base this month, stated that the turnout for these events will only grow as the tour goes on.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 WESTFIELD
Board of Assessors at 5 pm Board of Health at 6 pm Public Safety Communications Commission Meeting at 6 pm Legislative & Ordinance Committee at 6:30 pm Finance Committee at 6:30 pm Joint Finance and Legislative & Ordinance at 7 pm
Blandford Conservation Commission Meeting at 6:30 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm
HUNTINGTON Agricultural Committee at 10 am Selectboard at 5:30 pm Recreation Committee at 6:30 pm
SOUTHWICK Sewer Implementation Committee at 7 pm Driveway Subcommittee at 7 pm
Sting Continued from Page 1 within 10 days, to the commission addressing how the business addresses the issue of employees selling alcoholic beverages to under-aged patrons. Two other package stores did not respond to the summons to appear before the commission Monday night. Ryan’s Package Store of Franklin Street requested a continuance to the Commission’s June 16 meeting, while Westfield Liquors failed to respond and was issued a second summons, which if ignored again may result in a license suspension.
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Just wondering why the city council meeting was not replayed on Thursday. Thanks. Maybe Frank Mills went to a little extremes but he’s right. We need a little fresh air cleaning from the mayor’s office right on down. And as far as the Domus lady, what’s her name, Ann Lentini, she seems to get whatever she wants whenever she asks for it. I called her office and left a suggestion that they put bunk beds in that new project down at the old Red Cross building. I never received a return call. Think about it. They could double the occupancy. Those kids would appreciate a bed better than just bouncing around. Thank you. Yes, good afternoon Westfield and Happy Mother’s Day to all those mothers out there! All mothers deserve a Happy Mother’s Day. And also I would like to comment on the Westfield center park, the Green, as you say it, the Green. Well, the DPW needs to do some work around here because all the fountains for the water fountain are leaking. And also, the middle fountain on Mother’s Day is not even going but the See Pulse Line, Page 5
LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor A great runner remembered. It was the years 1947 1948 westfield high school football team having winning seasons under coach Bill Moge’. In 1948 winning western mass trophy for best football team in area. An athlete Johnny Solek, The hardest runner I every saw in high school athletics, He ran over you, thru you, or around you. Johnny also was a great basketball player, playing in state championships with players like Paul Gallo. Angelo Fiorini, Red Fish, Josh Daley. As a baseball player he often knocked the ball our of the park and played the outfield with speed and agility. During baseball the track team need a fast runner Johnny would fill the bill. Johnny was running for a touchdown along the sidelines, and went by coach Bill Moge’ and just as he went by he winked and went all the way. That was Johnny. His family owned tobbaco fields in Southwick and Johnny would sometime work all night “firing barns” (keeping tobacco from freezing) and then come play football on Sat with all the strengh of a Natural strong athletic player. Johnnie’s obituary did not mention his athletic prowes, but talk to anyone who played with him at Westfield High or Wake Forest College, and you will hear. BIG STRONG, FAST. Vinnie Ciancotti WHS class 1950
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Will employer health plans become a casualty of Obamacare? By TEVI TROY Politico.com Welcome to the new conventional wisdom: Employersponsored health insurance, which developed by accident in World War II and subsequently became the main pillar of our health system, is in danger of disappearing. A new study by S&P Capital Research, a financial research firm, predicts that the employer-based system will most likely disappear by 2025. Even Ezekiel Emanuel, one of the architects of the president’s health care reforms and the brother of former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, says in his new book that the bill’s health care exchanges will eventually supplant the existing system. If true, this would be a disruptive development, as 170 million Americans now get their insurance via their employers. Like so much else in health care, the story of this rapid shift from reliance on employer coverage to its rapidly predicted demise centers on the Affordable Care Act. When the Obama administration was promoting the ACA in 2009 and 2010, continued employer involvement was a given. Certainly the administration’s rhetoric would have had one think so. Not only did President Barack Obama repeatedly, and famously, promise that “If you like your health plan, you can keep it,” but other administration officials made the case as well. In 2009, Robert Gibbs, then the White House press secretary, said on CBS’ “Face the Nation”: “The president intends to build on the employer-based insurance market already in place” — and no administration spokespeople suggested otherwise. From a political standpoint, it was important to make this case, since the polls have shown consistently that Americans with employer coverage were satisfied with that coverage. Disrupting it would have made it significantly harder to enact the ACA, if not altogether impossible. But pass it did, and as the ACA continued to face political challenges, most of the bill’s advocates continued to claim that employees would be largely unaffected, even as small businesses were seeing that the ACA would increase their costs via a collection of taxes, fees and mandated forms of coverage. Despite these developments, MIT economist Jonathan Gruber, another of the ACA’s architects, argued that 80 percent of Americans’ health coverage, mainly those in employer plans, would be unaffected by the ACA. But in the past few months, perhaps as the likelihood of the ACA’s repeal has diminished, a new argument from the ACA’s supporters has emerged. In February, Gruber told The Washington Post, “Employer-sponsored insurance is like a
John Gormally: he was in favor of billboards before he was against them. After being a strong supporter of Billboards while he was in the Billboard business; and, after selling them and making millions - Gormally is now opposed to Billboards. The Gormally Billboard story continues as he returns to Springfield City Hall in 2013 to oppose the petition for a Special Permit by Lamar to install Digital, Non Accessory Signs. (The new term for Billboards) Notwithstanding the City Ordinance requiring lobbyists to register with the City Clerk and the clear intent of the law, Gormally directly calls City Councilors in opposition to the Billboards. Gormally’s calls to Councilors however, comes with a caveat: support me and I will do a favorable story about you on TV- 40; oppose me and I will do a negative story. A clear violation of both state and federal laws and a misuse of the license granted to him by the FCC. With political pressure mounting on City Councilors, the petition is withdrawn by Lamar. Gormally’s newly formed opposition to the Billboards was based on the fact, as he stated to Councilors, that WGGB TV40 could not withstand any further advertising competition. TV-40’s adverting revenues had dropped considerably since Gormally took over the station in 2007 and continues to struggle to this day. Please take notice that Bill Pepin, CEO of Channel 22 was not lobbying the City Council against the Billboards. By Katie Glueck You can’t make this stuff up, folks. You just can’t. Politico.com Michael J. Albano Republican strategist Karl Rove suggested last week that Governor’s Counselor from District 8 of Massachusetts Hillary Clinton suffers from brain damage, according to a new report. The New York Post’s Page Six section reported Monday that To the Editor Rove, appearing at a conference with former Obama spokesMy name is Earl Sprague. I used to work for the DPW in man Robert Gibbs and CBS correspondent Dan Raviv last Westfield. You may have seen my picture in the paper hauling Thursday, recently waded into the former secretary of state’s away the Flaherty campaign signs. I’m tired of having my health issues. In 2012, Clinton — a top possible 2016 name associated with the mess. Democratic contender — suffered from a blood clot that temI was never interviewed by lawyers, but I want to set the porarily prevented her from testifying about the attacks on the record straight. I don’t really follow politics and I’ve never U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. According to the report, personally met Flaherty or Wensleydale. I was ordered to Rove said the Benghazi issue should continue to be pushed. remove the Flaherty signs from those two properties on East “Thirty days in the hospital?” Rove said, according to the Silver Street. I did that. When I told the guys that the signs report. “And when she reappears, she’s wearing glasses that are were not in the tree belt, I was told “that’s not your problem, only for people who have traumatic brain injury? We need to just do as you’re told”. I have never removed the other signs. know what’s up with that.” That was done by others in a second pass. After an initial trip to the hospital for medical tests, Clinton I have heard that the mayor claims this was unintentional. was later admitted for three days to a hospital in New York That’s nonsense. I’ve also heard that he claims that the signs City. At the time, several Republicans questioned whether Were in the treebelt, interfering with cleanup, and creating a Clinton’s health problems were valid. On Monday, Democrats safety hazard by blocking the view of drivers. Malarkey! I’ve and others on Twitter were quick to slam Rove, and the worked on trees for years. These signs were not in the treebelt, Democratic National Committee blasted out criticism soon and looking back, I don’t think they were any different than all after. the other signs around. They were certainly not interfering Clinton, no stranger to scrutiny, tends to be viewed more with cleanup or blocking the view of the drivers. favorably when she is perceived as being under unfair assault, The mayor made this mess for himself. We were just follow- causing the Democratic base to rally around her. Still, the coming orders. This is on him. ment is a way to inject into the bloodstream a topic that Republicans and even privately some Democrats have disEarl Sprague cussed quietly: whether the 66-year-old’s health is strong Southwick, MA
crumbling building. … There are essentially three things you can do: You can rebuild it, knock it down, or try and set up nets outside so people can be safe when they jump.” Or, as Emanuel puts it in his book, less colorfully if no less starkly, “By 2025, few private-sector employers will still be providing health insurance.” Employers have mixed feelings about these predictions. On the one hand, they have provided health coverage for their employees for decades, and health benefits are an important recruiting and retention tool. For many employers, it is part of their corporate identity. Furthermore, employers, or at least the more responsible ones, have a stake in keeping their employees healthy. The key employee who disappears at a crucial stretch because of a preventable health condition such as a heart attack or stroke is a much bigger hit to the bottom line than the cost of preventive care for that employee. On the other hand, employers have long been subsidizing the rest of the health care system, spending $578.6 billion annually on health care. A recent American Health Policy Institute study showed that employers will be facing marginal ACA-related costs of $4,800 to $5,900 per employee over the next decade. And the new S&P Capital study says that S&P 500 employers as a whole could save $700 billion by 2025 if they begin dropping coverage and pay the employer mandate penalty instead. Even so, dropping coverage will not be a costless proposition for employers. If employers all pull out, the employer mandate penalty could become a lever that politicians will use to milk employers. It’s hard to imagine that Congress would allow employers to keep all of that $700 billion in projected savings, particularly if the federal deficit explodes from providing exchange subsidies to millions more people. The White House still insists that employers will remain the main source of health care for Americans, but it may be only a matter of time before that changes. As the costs to employers mount, many on the left may follow Emanuel and embrace the concept of employers leaving the health care marketplace. When that happens, no one should be surprised. Back in 2007, before there even was an Obama administration, one Ezekiel Emanuel and co-author Victor Fuchs argued in The Washington Post that we should “Get businesses out of health care.” The American people may not have wanted this outcome, but businesses may now be getting out of health care sooner than previously thought. ——— Tevi Troy is president of the American Health Policy Institute and a former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Rove: Hillary Clinton might have brain injury enough for a presidential campaign. “Karl Rove has deceived the country for years, but there are no words for this level of lying,” said Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill. As for her health, he said, “She is 100 percent. Period.” Neither Gibbs nor Rove immediately responded to a request for comment. ———— Maggie Haberman contributed to this report.
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Westfield High School Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball Teams volunteered sorting the donated food coming in at the Food Pantry, 101 Meadow Street, Westfield. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
Food Drive
This past Saturday, the United States Postal Service held its annual Food Drive. Besides dropping off the daily mail, the Post Office picked up food donations throughout the country.
Monday, May 7, 2014 Jitxia M. Diaz, 35, of 13 Plum St., Springfield, was released on her personal recognizance pending a May 27 hearing after she was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and speeding brought by Westfield police. Josh D. Champagne, 19, of 1 Magnolia Ave., Holyoke, 23, was released on $1,000 personal surety pending a July 11 hearing after he was arraigned on two charges of disseminating photographs of an unsuspecting nude person brought by Westfield police. Michelle M. Regan, 34, of 222 West St., Worthington, was released on $1,000 personal surety pending a July 8 hearing after she was arraigned on a charge of making a false 911 call brought by Westfield police. Michael T. Pelullo, 27, of 28 Harlo Clark Road, Huntington, was released on his personal recognizance pending a July 10 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and a motor vehicle lights violation brought by Westfield police. Shawn Sanford, 21, of 27 Connell Dr., Lunenburg, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for a charge of disturbing the peace brought by Westfield police and the charges were continued without a finding and dismissed upon payment of a $50 fine, a $50 assessment and court costs of $100. Shaun A, Mann, 22, of 79 Forest Park Ave., Springfield, pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny of property valued more than $250 brought by Walmart store officials.
Pulse Line Continued from Page 4 water is flowing from the pipes on to the ground. It is coming from the ground. You have a leak. So I suggest DPW come out here and start fixing things. All this money we soaked into the Green, all those beautiful trees you took from the Green. It is not a Green no more. It is a cement park and that is a shame because when I’m 80-years-old or those elderly are not going to see shade. And I think putting a half a million dollars into this park and everything is leaking and dribbling, I think you should fix it, OK? And have a good night Westfield! Bye-bye. Did you contact the DPW and make them aware of the issue? That would be more effective than letting the PulseLine know. Hi Pulseline, During the 1980s I took my children fishing in The Westfield River for trout. We had many fun fishing days not only catching fish but also enjoying the wildlife. We were happy bringing home one good fish each for our supper. This week the Westfield River was stocked with beautiful rainbow and brown trout and the fish hogs via their cellphones descended on the fish like a flock of vultures! Fishermen are supposed to only take four trout a day from a major river and this limit was grossly exceeded! I have been told that there is a $25 fine on each fish over the limit! If you are fishing and see the fish hogs at play please call an Environmental police officer on you cellphone. Did you contact the Department of Fish and Wildlife to make them aware of the issue? That would be more effective than letting the PulseLine know. Mailman, Edward Goldberg making a Food pickup.
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Jury in Berkshire triple slaying deliberating SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The jury is now deliberating in the case of a North Adams man charged with helping kill three Pittsfield men. Prosecutors say 47-year-old David Chalue (shuh-LOO’) was one of three men who carried out the killings in August 2011 of David Glasser, Robert Chadwell and Edward Frampton. Chalue has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and other charges. The Hampden Superior Court jury is expected to resume
deliberations Tuesday after starting Monday. Chalue’s lawyer said in closing statements that the prosecution’s case is built largely on unreliable jailhouse informants. Berkshire District Attorney David Capeless urged jurors to consider all the evidence, not just the informants. The ringleader, Adam Lee Hall, has already been convicted. Prosecutors say he wanted Glasser dead so he couldn’t testify in an unrelated assault case.
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School Committee Meetings
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HUNTINGTON - The Gateway Regional School Committee will meet on May 14 and May 28 in the 2nd floor Library Media Center at the high school. At 6:30 p.m. on May 28, the Committee will host its annual Staff Recognition Reception in the courtyard. They will recognize employees who are retiring, the finalists for the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards and staff who have received other honors this year. The public is welcome to attend school committee meetings, which begin at 7:30 p.m.
WESTFIELD - Is your child entering preschool soon? Please come to Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center’s Open House on May 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.to learn about our school and all that we have to offer children ages 3-5! No registration is needed. Located on 35 White Street.
LOST AND FOUND
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 Found: South Maple Street-set of keys with coins attached on key ring. Call 562-6559. (2/27/14)
$100. REWARD. LOST: BRACELET, black leather and silver on 12/5/13. Vicinity Westfield Shops parking lot possibly Friendly’s, Big Y areas. (508)6857949.
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I would like to wish the Admn Assistant in the retirement office at City Hall a very healthy and happy retirement. Thank you for helping my family from my folks, me & husband and now are children who are retired. Your dedicaion to publice service is greatly appreciated. Good Morning Pulseline! I have always enjoyed seeing the lovely urns filled with flowers in the downtown but today I appreciate them even more. I was driving around western mass over the weekend running errands and noticed other communities with similar large urns. However, these urns were empty and some broken beyond repair. It makes one think that no one cares or no one is “home”. Thank you Westfield for caring enough to take care of the details and making a welcoming “front door” for visitors and residents alike! Good Morning Pulseline! I had the good fortune yesterday to meet the owner of a downtown hair salon. She told a story about a new client that she spent six hours working on because of the condition of her hair. When she was finished the client cried tears of joy because she could not believe it was her hair. The salon owner told us this is why she has enjoyed her job for 30 years, it’s about the people! That’s what keeps her going, that, in her small corner of the world, she can bring happiness to someone doing what she does best and enjoys. I am so happy to have met this business owner and to know she is part of Westfield. I hope by sharing this story that it makes your day too!
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The Carson Center for Human Services Celebrating 50 Years of Real Help with Real Life 1963-2013 On Facebook today, I saw that my college friends’ children head off to college. A high school friend posted a picture of his award for Most Valuable Teacher of the Year. I could see that my cousin’s small children had made her a bowl of Fruit Loops for Mother’s Day and a crayon card. I watched an old performance of Nancy Sinatra on You Tube that made me laugh, and one of Adele at Royal Albert Hall in London that made me cry. I listened to them both several times as I folded the laundry. My artist friend posted pictures on Instagram of his exhibition that I can’t get to because it is on the other side of the world and I am home with the laundry. For all the complaining people do about our screensaturated world, I am grateful for it. I had lost track of all these friends and family for a long time before the online world brought them back around to me. We like to say that the door to this world stands open, so that anyone can walk in and join it. It is true that door stands open if you have a computer you can borrow internet access. It’s open if you know how to create an account, save a password and navigate all those buttons. And then, once you enter an online forum, you have to know how to figure out how to pick your online friends, what the right thing is to say to them, and how. And what’s with all the cat pictures, anyway? The Carson Center has recently paired with the Springfield Westfield Area office of Department of Developmental Services to create an online community for people with intellectual disabilities to learn about friendship and computer skills in a safe online environment. Which means that Stan has a job to do. He’s been hired as the online community’s first user and now its promoter. He goes in person to support programs to help his peers with developmental disabilities become online friends. He’s teaching them about all the buttons, the account settings, how to pick your friends and what kinds of things to say online. He’s already solved the mystery of the universal habit of posting pictures of cats online: we love them. And he wants his new friends to love them, too. By JAC Patrissi
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The doctor’s in — through webcam, smartphone WASHINGTON (AP) — Mark Matulaitis holds out his arms so the Parkinson’s specialist can check his tremors. But this is no doctor’s office: Matulaitis sits in his rural Maryland home as a neurologist a few hundred miles away examines him via the camera in his laptop. Welcome to the virtual house call, the latest twist on telemedicine. It’s increasingly getting attention as a way to conveniently diagnose simple maladies, such as whether that runny nose and cough is a cold or the flu. One company even offers a smartphone app that lets tech-savvy consumers connect to a doctor for $49 a visit. Now patient groups and technology advocates are pushing to expand the digital care to people with complex chronic diseases that make a doctor’s trip more than just an inconvenience. “Why can’t we provide care to people wherever they are?” asks Dr. Ray Dorsey, a neurologist at the University of Rochester Medical Center who is leading a national study of video visits for Parkinson’s patients and sees broader appeal. “Think of taking your mom with Alzheimer’s to a big urban medical center. Just getting through the parking lot they’re disoriented,” he adds. “That’s the standard of care but is it what we should be doing?” Among the hurdles: While Medicare covers some forms of telehealth, it doesn’t typically pay for in-home video exams. Plus, doctors who practice by video-chat must be licensed in whatever states their long-distance patients live. Some states restrict the kind of care and prescribing available via telemedicine. About 40 percent of Parkinson’s patients don’t see a specialist, in part because they live too far away, even though research suggests those who do fare better, according to the Parkinson’s Action Network. When Matulaitis first was diagnosed in 2011, his wife had to take a day off work to
This photo taken May 8, 2014 shows Mark Matulaitis posing with his laptop that he uses for virtual house calls with his neurologist in his home in Salisbury, Md. Matulaitis has had Parkinson’s disease since 2011 and sees a neurologist at the University of Rochester via his laptop and special Skype-like software. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) drive him more than two hours to a Parkinson’s clinic. Once he was stabilized on medication, Dorsey enrolled the Salisbury, Md., man in a pilot study of video house calls. Set-up was simple: The doctor emailed a link to video software designed for patient privacy. He’s thrilled with the care. “It’s just the same as if you’ve ever done Facetime on an iPhone,” explained Matulaitis, 59, who continues his virtual checkups with Dorsey a few times a year. “It allows the doctor to see the patient at a point where they are at their best.” Telemedicine is broader than a Skype-like doctor visit. For years, doctors have delivered different forms of care remotely, from the old-fashioned phone call to at-home monitors that measure someone’s blood pressure and beam the information to a clinic. Hospitals routinely set up onsite video consultations with specialists. But the virtual house call is gaining interest. Some insur-
ers offer versions, such as Wellpoint Inc.’s LiveHealth Online service. Telemedicine provider American Well is making headlines with its direct-to-consumer service, offered in 44 states. Psychiatrists are exploring mental health follow-up counseling from the privacy of a patient’s home computer. New guidelines from the Federation of State Medical Boards say telemedicine can be OK without a prior in-person visit, a change expected to influence licensing regulations in a number of states, said federation president Dr. Humayun Chaudhry. The guidelines hold virtual visits to the same standards as an office visit, including a full medical history and informed consent, and say patients should be able to choose among participating doctors. The group also is finalizing a plan to make it easier for doctors to practice across state lines. But does a virtual exam translate into better outcomes for the chronically ill?
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“There’s an evidence gap that needs to be filled,” said Romana Hasnain-Wynia of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, an agency created under the new health care law to study which medical treatments and procedures work best. With a $1.7 million grant from PCORI, Dorsey’s study is randomly assigning about 200 Parkinson’s patients from around the country to receive either their usual care or added virtual checkups from a specialist. His pilot studies have suggested telemedicine allows needed care such as medication adjustments while saving patients time. As for people seeking even a seemingly simple diagnosis, there are other questions such as how to avoid overprescribing antibiotics. Yes, a smartphone camera may spot signs of strep throat. But national guidelines urge a strep test before giving antibiotics, to be sure a virus isn’t to blame. “You have to be a touch more thoughtful when you’re talking about new patient relationships,” said Dr. Joseph Kvedar of the Center for Connected Health, a division of Boston’s Partners Healthcare. But he predicts athome infection tests one day could supplement telehealth. Then there’s cost. The key is whether telehealth replaces doctor visits or adds to them, Dr. Ateev Mehrotra of Harvard and the RAND Corp., said in recent testimony for a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee that is studying how to enhance telemedicine. “Telehealth may be too convenient,” said Mehrotra, urging that it be implemented in a cost-effective way that provides high-quality care.
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Overtreating Medicare patients may costs billions CHICAGO (AP) — A new study suggests that in a single year, up to 42 percent of Medicare patients got at least one medical procedure they didn’t need — overtreatment that cost as much as $8 billion. The treatments included prostate cancer screening for men beyond the age most experts recommend, and imaging tests in older women for osteoporosis at too frequent intervals. The treatments also included invasive heart and kidney procedures that research has shown are no better than medicine, and potentially more risky. WHAT’S NEW: The findings are in an analysis of Medicare claims data for 1.3 million patients in 2009. The researchers devised a list of 26 “low-value” procedures they determined reflect likely overuse. The list was compiled from research evidence and recom-
mendations from several medical groups. Lead author Aaron Schwartz of Harvard Medical School’s health care policy department and colleagues acknowledged that Medicare claims may lack details about patients that might justify some procedures. But using more conservative criteria, they still found that 25 percent of patients received at least one wasteful service, totaling almost $2 billion. The results, published online Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, are only a snapshot and the researchers said there are likely many other procedures that are sometimes performed with little benefit for Medicare patients. “We hope that development of better measures of low-value care will ultimately spur development of interventions to reduce unnec-
essary care,” the journal editors wrote in an editorial. THE CONTEXT: A 2012 Institute of Medicine report on overall U.S. health spending concluded that about 30 percent, or $750 billion, reflects overtreatment, excessive costs and other problems. The new study also follows the government’s release last month of Medicare billing records for 880,000 physicians and other health care providers, data that consumer advocates and others said might indicate whether some doctors are providing quality cost-effective care or ordering needless services. That data revealed vast differences in Medicare payments, and an agency administrator said Medicare would look into doctors and others who received huge reimbursements, which could suggest overtreatment.
REASONS & REACTIONS: The authors said it’s not clear why doctors may be ordering needless services, but that sometimes patients may demand procedures they mistakenly think will benefit them. Doctors also get paid more for ordering more procedures. And fear of malpractice lawsuits is also often cited as contributing to overtreatment. Policymakers, doctors and patients themselves should pay attention to the results, the researchers said. Patients should know they can question their doctors about which procedures are really necessary and whether less invasive and less costly options are available. ——— Journal: http://jamainternalmedicine.com Institute of Medicine: http://www.iom.edu
Officials: 2nd US case of MERS reported
Noble Hospital’s CFO Shaver awarded HFMA’s Founders Medal of Honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials have confirmed a second U.S. case of a mysterious virus that has sickened hundreds in the Middle East. The latest case is not an American — he is a resident of Saudi Arabia, visiting Florida, who is now in an Orlando hospital. He was diagnosed with MERS, or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Sunday night. It is a respiratory illness that begins with flu-like fever and cough but can lead to shortness of breath, pneumonia and death. Fortunately, the U.S. cases so far have not been severe. The first case, a man in Indiana, was released from a hospital late last week. And the second patient is doing well, officials said. The two cases are not linked, officials said. “The risk to the public remains very low,” said Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MERS is a respiratory illness that begins with flu-like fever and cough but can lead to shortness of breath, pneumonia and death. Most cases have been in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere in the Middle East. But earlier this month a first U.S. case was diagnosed in a man who traveled from Saudi Arabia to Indiana. That man, an American, was a health-care worker at a hospital in Saudi Arabia’s capital city who flew to the United States on April 24 on a plane that originated in Riyadh, stopped in London and then landed in Chicago. The man took a bus to Munster, Indiana where he became sick and went to a hospital on April 28. He improved and was released from a Munster hospital on Friday. Tests of people who were around the man have all proved negative, health officials have said. Health officials now must track down fellow travelers who were around the newest case, and this time it will be more challenging: There were more flights involved. This man also was a health-care worker at a hospital where MERS cases were being treated, the CDC said. He traveled on May 1 on flights from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, first to London, then to Boston, then to Atlanta, and finally to Orlando. He went to a hospital on May 8 and was placed in isolation. The first flight was Saudi Airlines flight 113 to London, according to a Public Health England press release. The U.S. government did not identify the flight information for the other legs. Health officials did not immediately release additional detail about his travels or his week in Florida, except to say he was not at any theme parks and remained in the Orlando area to see family. The man is at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando. He arrived there with relatively mild symptoms, is stable and doing well, but there is no timetable for his release, said Dain Weister, a spokesman for Florida’s health department. As early as the first flight, the latest case was suffering fever, chills and a slight cough. That doesn’t necessarily mean he infected anyone. Experts think MERS cases are most infectious when they are severely ill, with symptoms like pneumonia and difficulty breathing, Schuchat said. However, health officials are trying to contact as many as 500 people who were on the three flights within the United States to let them know the situation and watch for symptoms. People on the flight from Jeddah to London also will be contacted, CDC officials said. MERS belongs to the coronavirus family that includes the common cold and SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, which caused some 800 deaths globally in 2003. The MERS virus has been found in camels, but officials don’t know how it is spreading to humans. It can spread from person to person, but officials believe that happens only after close contact. Not all those exposed to the virus become ill. But it appears to be unusually lethal — some estimates have suggested it has killed nearly a third of the people it sickened. The estimate has been dropping as health officials have begun diagnosing more and more cases with less severe illness. But the estimated fatality rate for MERS still is far higher than what’s seen with seasonal flu or other routine infections. Fortunately, it is not as contagious as flu, measles or other diseases. There is no vaccine or cure and there’s no specific treatment except to relieve symptoms. Overall, 538 people have been reported to have the respiratory illness, including 145 people who have died. So far, all had ties to the Middle East region or to people who traveled there. As many as one-fifth of cases have been in health-care workers, Schuchat said.
WESTFIELD — Noble Hospital’s Chief Financial Officer, John Shaver, an employee at Noble Hospital for 26 years, has been awarded the Founders Medal of Honor by the Healthcare Financial Management Association. The Founders Medal of Honor is conferred by nomination of the Chapter Board of Directors. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has been actively involved in the Healthcare Financial Management Association for at John Shaver, CFO at Noble least three years after earning Hospital at the Holyoke St. the Muncie Gold Award, has Patrick’s Day Parade. provided significant service at the chapter, regional and/or national level. Shaver was nominated by the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts/Rhode Island chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He has been an active HFMA member for the past 35 years in New York and Massachusetts, and became an HFMA Fellow a number of years ago. John has been very active in helping others within the chapter to succeed by chairing the Fellowship Coaching Course Committee, proctoring exams, writing test questions, and offering Noble Hospital as a Northeast testing site. Becoming certified distinguishes you as a leader and highlevel professional in the healthcare finance industry. It
State reminds horse owners to vaccinate BOSTON – With the mosquito season approaching, officials from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) are advising horse owners to take preventative measures to protect animals against mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). DAR reminds horse owners that annual vaccinations should be administered during this time of year to ensure animals are protected prior to the peak arboviral season beginning in late July and August. Owners are urged not to wait until positive cases are reported in their area, since it can take several weeks for an animal to be fully protected by a vaccine. “It is important to stay a step ahead of these diseases and administering vaccinations in a timely manner is the best way to protect our equine population,” said DAR Commissioner Greg Watson. WNV and EEE pose serious risks to horses and other equines, causing neurological symptoms that can lead to death. There were two confirmed equine cases of WNV and four equine cases of EEE in 2013. Other animals such as pheasants, emus, llamas and alpacas can be affected as well. Owners should consult with a veterinarian regarding other at-risk species. Horses are not considered to play a role in the further spread of WNV or EEE. In addition to vaccination, owners should reduce potential mosquito breeding sites by eliminating standing water from containers such as buckets, tires and wading pools – especially after heavy rains. Water troughs may provide mosquito breeding habitat and should be cleaned periodically during the summer months to reduce mosquitoes near paddock areas. Horse owners should consider keeping horses in indoor stalls during times of peak mosquito activity between dusk and dawn to reduce their risk of exposure to mosquitoes. Use of approved repellents should also be considered. If an animal is suspected of having WNV or EEE, owners are required to report to DAR, Division of Animal Health by calling 617-626-1795 and to the Department of Public Health (DPH) by calling 617-983-6800. The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board within the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources oversees mosquito control in Massachusetts. For more information call 617-626-1715 or visit http://www.mass.gov/agr/mosquito/ index.htm
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This file photo provided by the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows a colorized transmission of the MERS coronavirus that emerged in 2012. Health officials on Monday, May 12, 2014 confirmed a second U.S. case of the mysterious virus that has sickened hundreds in the Middle East. (AP Photo/National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases via The Canadian Press, File)
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Obituaries Leslie A. Buschmann WESTFIELD - Leslie A. (Engell) Buschmann, 42, of Westfield died Sunday, May 11, 2014 in a local nursing home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Westfield on May 11, 1972, daughter of Sandra (Engell) Bein and the late Bruce Hadley and was educated in Westfield schools. Leslie is survived by a son, Matthew Swearingen of Westfield; two daughters, Kyleigha MacKenna and Cheyenne MacKenna both of Myrtle Beach, SC; her mother, Sandra Bein and stepfather, Kenneth Bein Sr., and her grandmother, Pauline Engell all of Westfield. Leslie is also survived by several aunts and uncles and several cousins. She was predeceased by her father, Bruce Hadley in 2014 and her grandfather, Tenho Engell in 1980. The family would like to thank the Governor’s Center for their kind and compassionate care. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. A memorial service will follow at 8:00 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the March of Dimes, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605. www.firtionadams.com
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RUSSELL - On Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m., the Russell Council on Aging is hosting a performance of professional entertainer Ozone Pete. Ozone Pete plays twelve string guitar, harmonica and vocals. Grab some friends and come enjoy the sounds. This event will take place at the Russell Senior Center. It is open to the public of Russell and neighboring communities, and is free of charge. To make reservations please leave a message on the reservation/information line at (413) 862-6205 to ensure adequate seating. For more information, please leave a message on the Russell COA information/reservation line at (413) 862-6205, and someone will return your call, or e-mail Carrie Florek at cfrcoa@ gmail.com.
Community Shredding Program SOUTHWICK - Westfield Bank and Proshred Security are presenting a Community Shred Program to be held on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westfield Bank located at 462 College Highway, Southwick. Area residents can bring a copy paper-sized box of personal documents for shredding by Proshred Security’s mobile shredding truck. There is no cost for this service on Saturday.
Saturday Storytime SOUTHWICK - Celebrate Children’s Book Week with us during our Saturday Storytime. Children and their parents/ caretakers can join in the fun on May 17 at 11 a.m. when we will be reading the companion stories to the New York Times bestseller Ladybug Girl. A make-and-take craft will be available later. Registration for this program is not necessary.
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Annual Trail Mixer WESTFIELD - The public is invited to mix, meander and mingle along the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail at the annual Trail Mixer and family picnic on Thursday, May 15 at Shaker Farms Country Club pavilion and trail head parking area, 866 Shaker Road from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual Trail Mixer and spring outing is an annual family-friendly event – perfect for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to walk, roll or ride and join in the fun! Motorized vehicles are not permitted along the Trail. RSVPs are requested by Monday, May 12. A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested to cover event expenses. Registration is available online at www.columbiagreenway.org by clicking on the Calendar of Events and following the registration link.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser WESTFIELD - Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice will be holding its 10th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Friday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Tekoa Country Club. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. All attendees will receive a $10 coupon for Hofbrauhaus International & Bavarian restaurant in West Springfield, as well as have their names entered at the door for a chance to win tickets to a concert by One Direction. Once inside, guests will be able to sample from ten tables of different wines. Craft beer and hors d’oeuvres will also be available. Those interested in attending can call the Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice office for tickets at (413) 562-7049.
Kayak Demo Day WESTFIELD - Imagine trying several different styles of kayaks, paddling all day for just $5. Kayak Demo Day on Saturday, May 17 is a perfect opportunity to get on the water and try long and short models, as well as stand-on-top and other styles, more than 60 boats in all. Demo Day, sponsored by the Westfield River Watershed Association in partnership with Westfield Water Sports and Wilderness Adventures Unlimited in Southwick, takes place at Hampton Ponds State Park, 1022 North Road (Route 202) in Westfield from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.westfieldriver.org.
must meet the five year rule. Please submit candidates name, contact phone number, category (athlete, coach, other), year of graduation, retirement or service to Gateway athletics and a short summary on why the candidate should be in the Hall of Fame. Please include information about sports played, awards and records for athletes and coaches. Nominations may be submitted to the Gateway Athletic Booster Club, c/o Kath Mackechnie, 67 Pine Ridge Rd., Montgomery, MA 01085 by May 20. Induction will take place at the Annual Sports Banquet at Tekoa Country Club on Thursday, May 29. For more information, please call Kath Mackechnie at 862-4710.
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reflects a deep personal commitment and sense of accountability that inspires credibility and confidence in your professional knowledge. Through HFMA Certification Programs, you can show your dedication to high industry standards. Achieving the Fellow recognizes your exemplary educational achievement, professional accomplishments and volunteer leadership and service in the healthcare finance industry. Shaver stated, “It will be an honor, and humbling, to have my name listed on the same page with past Medal of Honor recipients, many of whom have been my mentors and heroes since I moved to Massachusetts 26 years ago. Volunteering has always been a big part of what I do, both professionally and Songbirds of the within the community. Everyone is busy but it is important to Northeast give back whenever possible.” MONTGOMERY NobleHospital would like to congratulate John on his accomplishments and thank him for his hard work, dedication, “Songbirds of the Northeast”, a 90 minute power point preand volunteerism. sentation including both recordings and images of our region’s songbirds, will be presented at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Grace Hall Memorial Library by naturalist and landscaper John Root. Plants that attract songbirds will be available for sale and admission is free.
Noble Hospital CFO John Shaver, attends the Noble Ball with his wife Debra.
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Carillon Concerts WESTFIELD - Carillon concerts will be presented on Sundays throughout the summer season at Stanley Park from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm; the next concert will be on May 18. Stanley Park’s Carilloneur, Norma Hopper, will offer a variety of programs featuring the electronic Carillon Bells. Find a park bench or bring a chair to sit and enjoy the music. The concerts will be performed rain or shine and are free of charge. For further information on the program, go to www.stanleypark.org or call the Stanley Park office at (413) 568-9312 x100.
Spring Game Party WESTFIELD The Woman’s Club will be holding a Card and Game Party at their historic clubhouse on Court Street on Monday, May 19 from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will include an
Homeless Cat Project Denise Sinico of the Westfield Homeless Cat Project holds one of the 25 plus cats abandoned this past week. They were dumped in a field in Southwick. They are friendly and starving. Some of them are purebred. Once they get their shots and regain their weight, they will be ready for adoption. For information on the shelter, call 413-568-6964 or denisesinico@hotmail.com. (Photos by Don Wielgus)
Dinner and Dessert SOUTHWICK On Tuesday, May 20, a bus will be leaving the Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. for a meal at Applebees and dessert and entertainment at MoFroYo afterwards. There is limited seating, so stop by the center to sign up or call at 569-5498.
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assortment of sandwiches, desserts and beverages. There will be table prizes and a silent auction. The event is open to the public and reservations are required. For reservations please call Priscilla at 5688994. Please join us for a fun afternoon and see what the Westfield Woman’s Club is all about.
Preschool Screening HUNTINGTON - A free, developmental screening for young children will be held at Littleville Elementary School on May 20 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Screenings are by appointment only and will take approximately one hour. Preschool screenings are given to identify any concerns that parents might have about their child’s development. Any child age three (by May 20) to five who will not be entering Kindergarten in September, may attend. The screening is for children who live in the Gateway hilltowns. Parents wishing to make an appointment for this one-hour screening may contact Karen Malinowski at 413-685-1017 or by email at kmalinowski@ grsd.org.
Social Security Seminar WESTFIELD - Fedor Financial Group, LLC and Compass at Armbrook are cosponsoring a seminar on the topic of, “Tackling the Ins and Outs of Social Security and Retirement Planning” on Tuesday, May 20. Armbrook Village is located at 551 North Road. Please RSVP by May 16 by calling us at (413) 7269044. This event is open to the public.
‘Hall of Fame’ Nominations HUNTINGTON - The Gateway Athletic Booster Club is seeking nominations for the Gateway Regional athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors athletes, coaches and others who have made significant contributions to Gateway through their participation or association with Gateway athletics. For athletes, eligibility begins five years after graduation. Coaches’ eligibility begins five years after their retirement from coaching. A team may be chose, but all members
RUSSELL - On Tuesday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m. the Russell Council on Aging will show The Monuments Men, a movie based on a non-fiction book by Robert M. Edsel. It is the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history. Popcorn and beverages will be served. The movie will be shown at the Senior Center. It is open to anyone in Russell and neighboring communities and is free of charge.
Eat to Beat MS WESTFIELD The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Friendly’s at 431 East Main Street are teaming up to beat multiple sclerosis. On Tuesday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., when a customer presents a special MS voucher at checkout, Friendly’s will donate 20% of the check amount to our organization. You can download or copy and paste the MS voucher on our public Facebook page www.facebook.com/eattobeatms. If you are already signed into Facebook you will find us at Team NMSS and Friendly’s.
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The Saints looked to shut down the Gators’ offense. (Photo by Chris Putz)
St. Mary’s attempted to bring the bats to Huntington Monday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Saints rally past Gators By Chris Putz Staff Writer HUNTINGTON – Matt Hannoush delivered three solid innings of relief, and the Saints rallied to defeat host Gateway 10-7 in high school baseball action Monday. Hannoush (1 K) allowed just one hit. Gateway starting pitcher Geoffrey Sobotka recorded six strikeouts through 7 2-3 innings. Five of the Gators runs allowed were unearned. Gateway was coming off a game against Lee, which was suspended after 4 1-2 innings. The Gators (9-5) trailed 6-4.
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Southwick-Tolland 10, Hampshire 0 SOUTHWICK – Southwick’s Nick Maserelli struck out 10 batters to lead Southwick. The Rams (12-2) received two hits apiece from Andrew Mitchell, Brian Sheil, and Eddie Martinez. Patrick
King delivered a hit and two RBIs. Southwick was fresh off a 6-1 win over Granby, a game Friday which saw Rams’ starter Andrew Mitchell toss a four-hitter. He struck out six. In that game, Bob Hamel had two hits and an RBI; Jake Goodreau had a triple, sacrifice, and three RBIs; and, Vinnie Fortini rapped a double. JV RESULTS Southwick 11, Hampshire 3 Southwick won its seventh straight game to improve to 7-5-1. Ryan Leclair pitched a complete game for the Rams, yielding just two hits and two earned runs. He struck out 14 batters. Southwick Nick Hough (2 RBIs), Nick Chambers, and Travis Perillo managed hits at the plate. The Rams were patient at the plate, forcing several Hampshire walks. “It was a solid fundamental game,” Rams’ JV coach Rick Stacy said.
Gateway Regional pitcher Geoffrey Sobotka winds up for a pitch against St. Mary Monday in Huntington. (Photo by Chris Putz)
A collision occurs at home plate during the Gateway-St. Mary high school baseball game Monday in Huntington. (Photo by Chris Putz
Local lax teams victorious By Chris Putz Staff Writer The Westfield lacrosse program celebrated a big collective “W” Monday, and another Whip City squad (St. Mary) was victorious as well. GIRLS’ LACROSSE Westfield 14, Amherst 8 AMHERST – Ashlee Owen (1 assist) and Rachel Gelina each netted a hat trick, and Victoria Whalen collected one goal and four assists to help propel Westfield on the road. Westfield outscored Amherst 9-3 in the second half to break a tie at the half. “We took over the second half,” Westfield coach Paul Fenwick said. BOYS’ LACROSSE Westfield 10, South Hadley 5 WESTFIELD – Matt Chlastawa (1 goal, 5 assists), Zach Gentle (2 goals, 1 assist), Sam Scarfo (2 goals, 1 assist), Luke Chlastawa (goal), Garrett Fitzgerald (goal), Justin Halls (goal), Zach Kuzon (goal), and Anthony Sullivan (goal) all contributed for Westfield (10-3). Bombers’ goalie Jake Cupak (15 saves) and the team’s defensive nucleus prevailed. St. Mary 12, Monson 6 WESTFIELD – Tim Mercer notched six goals and three assist to help lead St. Mary to victory at Boarman Field. Corey Papineau (2 goals, 2 assists), Padraig Smith (3 goals, 1 assist), Johnathan Spear (goal), and Matt Wurster (assist) also contributed for the Saints. St. Mary goalie Peter Demos made 11 saves. Late last week, St. Mary lost a tough battle against visiting Belchertown, 8-4. Papineau led the Saints with three goals.
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Westfield No. 3 single Olga Korobakov competes during Monday’s match against Amherst. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
WHS (9-0) blanks Turner Falls By Chris Putz Staff Writer TURNERS FALLS – Chris Unger (6-4, 7-5), Jacob Barbieri (6-0, 6-3), and Trent Cromack (win by default) won at first, second, and third singles, respectively, for Westfield on Monday. The Bombers, who improved to a perfect 9-0, shut out Turners
Falls 5-0. Westfield’s Tristin Viale and Rob Bernadara won a thrilling match at first doubles, 6-7, (10-8), 6-3, 10-4. Alec Best and Casey McKenzie also won for the Bombers, 6-1, 6-1. “The season is looking very bright,” Westfield coach John Morizio said, “and the potential for an undefeated season heading
into the playoffs is (quite possible).” GIRLS’ TENNIS Amherst 5, Westfield 0 WESTFIELD – Westfield’s second doubles pair, Natalie Mitchel and Gabby Rivera, netted the team’s closest match, a 6-1, 6-1 loss to Amherst’s Meg Baker and Sarah Martin. The Bombers improved to 7-6.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES TUESDAY May 13
WEDNESDAY May 14
THURSDAY May 15
FRIDAY May 16
SATURDAY May 17
MONDAY May 19
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL JV SOFTBALL at West Springfield, Mitteneague Park, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at West Springfield, Mitteneague Park, 4 p.m.
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD at Northampton, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 6:15 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Cathedral, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Cathedral, 6:30 p.m.
BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL at Agawam, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ TENNIS at Cathedral, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at Brattleboro Union, Natowich Field, 5 p.m. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL at Agawam, 5:15 p.m.
JV BASEBALL at Amherst, Amherst Regional Middle School, 4 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS at Holyoke, Crosier Courts, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD at Northampton, 4 p.m. BASEBALL at Amherst, 7 p.m.
BASEBALL vs. Southwick, Bullens Field, 10 a.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Southwick, Westfield High School, 10 a.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Wahconah, 2 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE vs. Wahconah, 2 p.m.
GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Minnechuag, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE at Minnechaug, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at Minnechaug, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL at Ware, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Agawam, Westfield High School, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL at Amherst, Amherst Regional Middle School, 5 p.m. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ware, 5 p.m. SOFTBALL at Amherst, 7 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Agawam, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.
BASEBALL at Westfield, Bullens Field, 10 a.m.
BASEBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m.
SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Putnam, 4 p.m. BOYS’/GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Palmer, 3:45 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL at Monson, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Easthampton, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Sabis, 5 p.m.
SOFTBALL at Sabis, 4 p.m.
GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at Ware, 4 p.m.
SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL at Holyoke Catholic, Sarah Jane Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Granby, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Amherst, Municipal Courts, 4 p.m.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Monson, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ LACROSSE at Mount Greylock, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Wahconah, Site/Time TBA
BASEBALL vs. Granby, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS at Sabis, Forest Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ TENNIS at Pioneer Valley Christian School, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE at Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m.
BASEBALL at Sabis, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Chicopee, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Chicopee Comp, Municipal Courts, 4 p.m.
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at Smith Voke, Sheldon Field, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL at McCann Tech, Joe Wolfe Field, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL at McCann Tech, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Dean Tech, Whitney Field, 4 p.m.
Shell’s Tekoa Tuesday Golf League - 2014 Results from May 7, 2014
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Joe Hebda & Tom Baker 41.5 Points 2nd Place Frank Kamlowski & Angelo Mascadrelli 41.0 Points 3rd Place Jim French & Dave Liberty 40.0 Points 4th Place Ray West & Harry Pease 37.5 Points 5th Place Barry Slattery & Bob McCarthy 36.5 Points 6th Place Tom Pitoniak & Bob Berniche 36.0 Points 6th Place Terry Clark & Mike Clark 36.0 Points 7th Place Paul Joubert & Ron Bonyeau 33.5 Points 8th Place Carl Haas & Bill Frothingham 32.0 Points 9th Place Fran Siska & Bill Wallanovich 31.5 Points 9th Place Bill Murphy & Chris Olsen 31.5 Points 10th Place Dick Williams & Ron Sena 29.5 Points 11th Place Erroll Nichols & Mark Dunn 28.0 Points 12th Place Ed Harrington & Jim Crawford 27.5 Points 13th Place Ed West & Bob Czarnecki 27.0 Points 14th Place Hank Bartniki & Jack Kennedy 24.5 Points 14th Place Jack Leary & Jim Liptak 24.5 Points 15th Place Jim Johnson & Al Szenda 23.0 Points 15th Place John Kidrick & Milt Holmes 23.0 Points 16th Place Butch Rines & Gary Marcoulier 19.0 Points Low Gross Ed Harrington @ 44 Low Net Milt Holmes @ 32 Closest to pin on 3rd hole Tom Pitoniak Closest to pin on 3rd hole (2nd shot) Jack Labroad Closest to pin on 6th hole Bob Czarnecki Shell Faunce we miss you on the course.
Annual Trail Mixer WESTFIELD - The public is invited to mix, meander and mingle along the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail at the annual Trail Mixer and family picnic on Thursday, May 15 at Shaker Farms Country Club pavilion and trail head parking area, 866 Shaker Road from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual Trail Mixer and spring outing is an annual family-friendly event – perfect for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to walk, roll or ride and join in the fun! Motorized vehicles are not permitted along the Trail.
RSVPs are requested by Monday, May 12. A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested to cover event expenses. Registration is avail-
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Championship Division 1st Gross- Keith Ornelas – Ron Humphrey 66 $150 per team 2nd Gross- Flash Edinger – Nick Anton 70 $80 1st Net- Paul Vincellette – Steve Prefontaine 62 $150 1st Division 1st Gross- Peter Smist – Dale Kratochvil 71 1st Net- Mickey Donnachie – Ken Wright 62 2nd Net- Bill Fouche – Andy Hart 65
$150 per team $150 per team $80
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The Tigers eyed home plate a lot against Commerce early. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Voc-Tech pitcher Megan Illnicky fires a pitch. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield Voc-Tech scores one of 11 runs in the bottom half of the first inning against Commerce Tuesday at Whitney Field. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Bombers top O’s By Chris Putz Staff Writer BELCHERTOWN – Taylor St. Jacques (2 Ks) recorded a victory on the mound for Westfield, and the Bombers’ offense pushed eight runs across the plate Monday on the road at Belchertown to remain unbeaten at 16-0. The O’s fell 8-4. “It was definitely not our best game,” Westfield coach Joe Stella said of his team’s 8-4 victory. “Our defense kept us in it – our outfielders played very well, and we were solid in the infield. Our offense was good enough to get a few runs and get us a ‘W.’” Lexi Minicucci paved the way on offense, going 2-for-2 with a walk, 2 RBIs, and run scored. Maddy Atkocaitis (2-for-4, 2 RBIs, run), Kaitlyn Puza (1-2, RBI), Karly Mastello (1-2, 2 runs), Rachel Swords (1-3, run), and Vicki Camp (1-3, run) also contributed offensively for the Bombers.
Baillargeon, Dame lead Gators
McCann Tech 24, Gateway 15 HUNTINGTON – Arielle Baillargeon went 5-for-6 with a double, five runs scored, and three RBIs to lead Gateway. Gators’ Sammy Dame also had a productive day at the plate, going 4-for-6 with a triple, two RBIs, and run scored.
Tigers pummel Commerce
Westfield Voc-Tech 21, Commerce 2 WESTFIELD – Amber Lindsay hit a double and a triple, and had two RBIs to lead Westfield Voc-Tech. Gators’ Audrey Gamble winds up Tigers’ pitcher Megan Illnicky (4 Ks) recorded the vic- against McCann Tech Monday. (Photo by Chris Putz) tory.
Rams bounce HCSS SOUTHWICK – Brittany Wheeler (shot put, 27-3; 400 meters, 72.3) and Ashley Consolini (high jump, 4-6; 400 hurdles, 1:24.8) won two events apiece to lead Southwick to a resounding 111-23 home victory over Hampden Charter Monday. Morgan Wundt (discus, 82-10), Mikaela Martell (javelin, 79-4), Rachel Healey (long jump, 14-1), Emily McKinney (triple jump, 27-6.5), Abigail Howe (mile, 6:29.7), and Sam Smith (2 mile, 16:41.1) also won individual events for Southwick. The Rams’ 4×100 and 4×400 relay teams placed first, as well. — Chris Putz
Westfield Voc-Tech’s Joanna Velasquez reaches third base safely against Commerce. (Photo by Chris Putz)
St. Mary vs. Holyoke
St. Mary No. 1 singles Jake Neilsen competes in yesterday’s match against visiting Holyoke. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
St. Mary No. 3 single Kieron O’Donnell battles with visiting Holyoke. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
St. Mary No. 2 single James Marasi eyes the ball during yesterday’s match against Holyoke. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
HIGH SCHOOL Standings, Results BASEBALL Gateway……………9-4 Westfield…………10-3 Southwick…………12-2 Westfield Voc-Tech…10-2 St. Mary…………..N/A
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield………….8-5
SOFTBALL Westfield…………16-0 Southwick…………12-1 Westfield Voc-Tech….5-7 Gateway…………..1-13
GIRLS’ LACROSSE Westfield…………6-4** St. Mary…………3-6-1* BOYS’ TENNIS Westfield………….9-0 St. Mary…………..N/A
BOYS’ LACROSSE Westfield…………10-3 St. Mary…………..2-3*
MONDAY’s Results GIRLS’ TENNIS Westfield………….7-6 St. Mary…………..N/A BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD Westfield………….N/A Southwick………….4-0 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD Westfield………….5-0 Southwick………….N/A *Report Missing N/A – Not Available (Several reports missing)
BASEBALL St. Mary 10, Gateway 7 Southwick-Tolland 10, Hampshire 0 BOYS’ TENNIS Westfield 5, Turners Falls 0 GIRLS’ TENNIS Amherst 5, Westfield 0 SOFTBALL Westfield 8, Belchertown 4 McCann Tech 24, Gateway 15
Westfield Voc-Tech 21, Commerce 2 GIRLS’ LACROSSE Westfield 14, Amherst 8 BOYS’ LACROSSE Westfield 10, South Hadley 5 St. Mary 12, Monson 6 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD Southwick-Tolland 111, HCSS 23
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
What should I do? Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our mid-20s, have been married for five years and have two children. We are both fulltime students with jobs. My job is full time and his is part time. However, our responsibilities at home are split so that I do 95.5 percent of everything, and he does what’s left. My husband refuses to look for a full-time job and seems quite content being in debt and struggling to pay bills. He also refuses to create a budget and won’t read any articles I bring home on the subject of communication in marriage. He declines all suggestions of family time or date nights. He prefers to be alone, and that includes sleeping by himself. I feel stuck. Is this a phase that will pass? Should I get a divorce? When we married, we said it was forever, but that was when he promised that everything would be split 50/50 and that we would share our lives. What do I do? -- Young and Stuck Dear Young: This is not a phase that will pass. This is what your husband is going to be like as long as he can get away with it. The fact that he prefers to sleep alone indicates that there is more going on than an uneven split in household chores. Get some counseling, preferably with your husband, but without him, if necessary. Find out what you can change, what you cannot and what you are willing to live with. Dear Annie: I have been married for eight years and knew my husband for four years before that. The problem is my stepchildren. Whenever there is a family function, invitations are addressed to my husband only, as if I don’t exist. My husband’s children always buy him gifts for his birthday and holidays, but I get a gift from one or two of them, and the rest ignore me. I sign everything, “Dad and Mary” or “Grandpa Bob and Grandma Mary,” but the thank-you always goes to “Dad” or “Grandpa.” His grown children are nice to me, but I am not included in anything. Even on the wedding invitation from his son, it was addressed to “Bob Jones and Family.” I have children of my own, and they would never dream of treating their stepdad like this. Am I being too sensitive? I am at the point where I don’t want to participate in any more birthday parties, holidays or anything else that involves getting together with his kids. I have tried so hard to get them to like me. I met their Dad after his marriage was over, and his wife had cheated on him. They treat their stepdad great. So why do I get this treatment? I don’t think it’s ever going to get any better. Am I right to say forget about them? -- Feel Left Out Dear Feel: We think the kids like you well enough, but they aren’t entirely comfortable with your position. And where their mother no doubt insists that they treat her husband with respect, your husband doesn’t seem to be demanding the same. He needs to tell his kids that notes and invitations to the two of you need to be addressed that way, and that your special occasions should be recognized with at least a card. Meanwhile, we hope you can handle some of this with humor instead of bitterness. It will help. Dear Annie: I was taken back by “Betsey’s” response to “Concerned Mother.” To this day, I send my mother a text telling her I am home when returning from a trip. This is something I have done since I was a latchkey kid, all the way through college and now as a 33-year-old working mom. It gives both of us peace of mind. My 42-year-old husband does the same thing. We do not feel suffocated. It’s just what we do when we know others love us. -- Latchkey Mom Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, May 13, 2014: This year you greet many positive changes, which is a result of others questioning your actions and thoughts more often. Many of you see financial well-being and/or a certain amount of materialism as being necessary for love. You will learn otherwise. If you are single, you’ll draw people very close to you, only to then push them away, as you have an inherent need for space. A new suitor could become quite frustrated as a result. If you are attached, your significant other could be a little put off by your moodiness, but he or she will get used to it. SCORPIO is even more stubborn than you are! The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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EASTERLY by land now or formerly of one Hazelton, fiftyCarol J Connelly of Blandford three (53) feet; MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate SOUTHERLY by lot 5 (five) as to serve Without surety on the shown on said plan, ninety-seven and 62/100 (97.62) feet; and bond. And also requesting that
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May 13, 2014 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758
You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 06/09/2014. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.
WESTERLY by Sterling Street, fifty-three (53) feet.
BEING the same premises conveyed to the mortgagor herein by deed recorded June 9, 2005 in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book 15080, Page 187. For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 15080, Page 187. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.
The estate is being administered under formal procedure Docket No. HD14P0955EA by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts UniCITATION ON PETITION form Probate Code without suFOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION pervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, Estate of: but recipients are entitled to noFRANCES BREWER tice regarding the administration JENSEN from the Personal RepresentatDate of Death: 04/07/2014 ive and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, To all interested persons: including distribution of assets A Petition has been filed by: and expenses of administration. TERMS OF SALE: Carol J Connelly of Blandford WITNESS, Hon. Anne M MA requesting that the Court A deposit of Five Thousand enter a formal Decree and Or- Geoffrion, First Justice of this ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified Court. der of testacy and for such othor bank check will be required to er relief as requested in the Peti- Date: May 12, 2014 be paid by the purchaser at the tion. time and place of sale. The balSuzanne T. Seguin ance is to be paid by certified or And also requesting that Register of Probate bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Carol J Connelly of Blandford Newton, Massachusetts 02458, MA be appointed as Personal or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Representative(s) of said estate Newton Highlands, MassachuApril 29, 2014 setts 02461-0389, within thirty to serve Without surety on the May 6, 13, 2014 (30) days from the date of sale. bond. Deed will be provided to purNOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S chaser for recording upon reYou have the right to obtain a SALE OF REAL ESTATE ceipt in full of the purchase copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have By virtue and in execution of the price. The description of the a right to object to this proceed- Power of Sale contained in a premises contained in said morting. To do so, you or your attor- certain mortgage given by Kev- gage shall control in the event of ney file a written appear- in M. Swords to Mortgage Elec- an error in this publication. IN must BRIEF ance and objection at this Court tronic Registration Systems, Other terms, if any, to be anb e f o r e : 1 0 : 0 0 a . m . o n Inc., dated April 17, 2007 and re06/09/2014. This is NOT a hear- c o r d e d w i t h t h e H a m p d e n nounced at the sale. ing date, but a deadline by which County Registry of Deeds at NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, you must file a written appear- Book 16636, Page 192, of which LLC mortgage the undersigned is the ance and objection if you object Present holder of said mortgage present holder by assignment HUNTINGTON JLBA to this proceeding. If you fail to (Jacobs Business from Mortgage Electronic Regisfile a timelyLadder written appearance By its Attorneys, and objection followed an Af- tration Systems, Inc. to Bank of HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Association) and ThebyRapids America, N.A., successor by fidavit of Objections within thirty Restaurant will host a net- merger to BAC Home Loans 150 California Street (30) days event of the return date, acworking Tuesday, May Newton, MA 02458 Servicing, LP fka Countrywide tion may be taken without fur- Home Loans Servicing, LP (617) 558-0500 13 at 6 p.m. JLBA members ther notice to you. 201202-1047 - TEA and guests are invited to bring dated November 29, 2011 and recorded with said registry on business cards and handouts The estate is being admin- December 5, 2011 at Book to share. This informal eveMay 13, 20, 2014 istered under formal procedure 19024 Page 184 and by assignby theevent Personal ning will Representative showcase The ment from Bank of America, CITY OF WESTFIELD under the Uni- N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage, Rapids, onMassachusetts the Westfield River form Probate Code without su- LLC dated April 3, 2013 and re- ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS in Huntington, which was renNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING pervision theby Court. ovated in by 2013 new Inventowner corded with said registry on ory and accounts are not re- June 11, 2013 at Book 19864 Derek toPanaia. program quired be filed The with the Court, Page 309, for breach of the con- Notice is hereby given that Pubwillrecipients includearebusiness but entitled toand no- ditions of said mortgage and for lic Hearings will be held on Wedcommunity self-intro- the purpose of foreclosing, the nesday, May 28, 2014 at 7:00 tice regardingservice the administration from the Personal Representatductions, and a special mini- same will be sold at Public Auc- p.m. in Room 315 Municipal ive and can Court in tion at 1:00 p.m. on May 21, Building, 59 Court Street Westforum on petition local the economic field, MA concerning the followany matter relating to the development efforts. Forestate, fur- 2 0 1 4 , o n t h e m o r t g a g e d including distribution of assets premises located at 14-16 Ster- ing: ther expenses information, please con- ling St, Westfield, Hampden and of administration. The petition of JAMES A. tact JLBA Vice-President Stu County, Massachusetts, all WOOD, JR. who seeks a variBesnoff at (413) 684-3950 or and singular the premises deWITNESS, Hon. Anne M ance from Article III, Section 3President First Derrick Mason at scribed in said mortgage, Geoffrion, Justice of this 40.5(3) to allow for construction Court. (413) 364-3453. of an addition within the front TO WIT: yard area and a dimensional Date: May 12, 2014 The land in Westfield, Hampden special permit per Article III, Section 3-40.4(13) for a side Suzanne T. Seguin County, Massachusetts, being property line setback of less known and designated as Lot 4 Register of Probate (four) as shown on Plan of Lots than 20’ for same. Subject propof Frank J. Lotherington recor- erty known as 55 Valley View RUSSELL - On Friday, ded in Hampden County Re- Drive and located in the Rural May 16 at 7 p.m., the Russell gistry of Deeds, Book of Plans 4, Residential district. Council on Aging is hosting a Page 12, said lot being bounded The petition of CYNTHIA performance of professional and described as follows: CREPEAU, RALPH DURPHEY, entertainer Ozone Pete. Ozone NORTHERLY by lot 3 (three) as GORDON DURPHEY who seek Pete plays twelve string gui- shown on said plan, ninety-sev- a variance from Article II, Section 2-20.1, lot layout requiretar, harmonica and vocals. en and 77/100 (97.77) feet; ment and Article III, Section 3Grab some friends and come 40.5(1), Lot area, Frontage and enjoy the sounds and refresh- EASTERLY by land now or Width Requirements, to divide formerly of one Hazelton, fiftyments. This event will take three an existing lot. Subject property (53) feet; known as 551 Southwick Road place at the Senior Center. It and located in the Rural Residis open to the public of Russell SOUTHERLY by lot 5 (five) as ential district. shown on said plan, ninety-sevand neighboring communities en and 62/100 (97.62) feet; and and is free of charge. Westfield Zoning WESTERLY by Sterling Street, Board of Appeals Michael Parent, Chair fifty-three (53) feet.
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BEING the same premises conveyed to the mortgagor herein by deed recorded June 9, 2005 in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book 15080, Page 187. For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 15080, Page 187. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street,
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WESTFIELD brand new 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor apartment for rent. North side close to mass pike. $1,100/month + utilities. Washer and dryer included. Sorry no pets or smoking allowed. 1st, last, security required for move in. References and credit check done. (413)250-4147.
Friday, May 16th Pre-sale 6-7 p.m $5.00 per person door fee to SHOP EARLY! Saturday, May 17th 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to the Public Sunday, May 18th 9 a.m.- 12 noon Open to the Public Southwick Rec Center 64 Powder Mill Road Southwick, MA www.weekids consignmentsale.com
AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. Large 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apartment with newer kitchen and bath, private yard and porch, washer/dryer hookup and garage. Looking for long term tenants. $950/month. No pets. Non smoking. (413)562-9117.
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HUNTINGTON 2 bedroom apartment. Appliances included. $800/month tenant pays utilities. Call (413)667-3149.
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$840-$860/month with $40. heat discount * Deluxe 2 bedroom townhouses, 1 1/2 baths, spacious, closets * Dishwasher, wall/wall carpeting * Air conditioning, laundry facilities, 900 sq.ft.. private entrances FREE HOT WATER Convenient to Mass Pike & 10/202
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BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE in Westfield, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included. Very reasonable heat cost. Sorry no pets. From $800/month. Call for more information (860)485-1216. Equal Housing Opportunity.
WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartments, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. Possible pet. $785/month. (413)562-2266.
WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM. Kitchen and bath. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. First, last, security. (413)2504811. WESTFIELD 3 room apartment, first floor, stove, refrigerator, AC, all utilities included. Parking on premises. No pets. Non smoker. $775/month. Shown by appointment only. Available May 15th. (413)568-5905.
ROOM TO RENT in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities. Available now to non-smoker. $600/month, Westfield. (413)355-2338 or (413)5627341.
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. Southwick 642 College Highway for rent. 2 buildings zoned BR. (1) Auto repair or body shop (2) Office, storage or restaurant. Great location, across from IBS. (413)563-8776, (413)568-3571.
MONTGOMERY 5 miles from Westfield. Spacious office includes utilities and WiFi. $350/month. Call (413)9776277.
RUSSELL, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Updated plumbing, electric. Town utilities. 155 Main Street. $104,000. (508) 2591856.
54 MAINLINE DRIVE WESTFIELD, MA 4,300sq.ft. 220 volts - 200 amp service
STONEY HILL CONDO, Westfield. Garage, full basement, deck, lovely private grounds, pool, golf. Call (413)301-2314 or (413)977-9658.
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WESTFIELD 82 BROAD Call (413)896-3736 STREET. 850sq.ft. 4 room office suite available. Utilities included. Call (413)562-2295. FOR RENT 1,500sq.ft. clear span 10' ceilings, 8x10 garage door. 1006 Southampton Road, Westfield. Call (413)388-5674.
CHICOPEE 2 bedrooms plus 10'x26' addition, fenced corner lot. Newer furnace, H20. $42,900. DASAP (413)593-9961 dasap.mhvillage.com
JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or gravel material. Mowing & maintenance of fields and lawn maintenance. Post hole digging. Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, (413)530-5430.
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ACO MASONRY, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Heating & air conditioning service & installation. Furnaces, sheet metal, hot water tanks. All types of masonry work. Chimney repair, tile work, stucco. Stone, brick, block, pavers, retaining walls. License & Insured. Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates. Competitive Rates. Call Adam (413)374-7779.
TURCOTTE ELECTRIC. 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations. HVAC controls and energy saving green technology upgrades. Fully insured. All calls answered. Master’s Lic #A-18022. DARLING'S ENERGY SERVICE. (413)214-4149. Competitive rates caring for your heating and cooling needs. State of the art Excavating testing, installation and repairs. Call SEPTIC SYSTEMS, house sites, (413)374-5709. demolition, land clearing, driveways, stumping, patios, retaining walls, K&G HEATING & AIR CONDITIONwalkways. CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Now doing SPRING CLEANING, (413)822-0739. INGS. Call Ken (413)564-7089.
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A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDCARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) Service. Installation & Repairs. Cus- 569-3066. tomer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich Gutter Cleaning (413)530-7922. WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in business. www.wagnerrug.com
Chimney Sweeps HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured. Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706.
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POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deicing cables installed. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best prices. Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816. JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.
DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call (413)262-9314. DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Call for free quote. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733. TOM DISANTO Home Improvements The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, siding, windows, decks, porches, sunrooms, garages. License #069144. MA Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call Tom (413)568-7036.
House Painting ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call (413)568-9731. No job too small !! At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now. We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141. 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.
Masonry ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.
Plumbing & Heating NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
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FRESH START PAINTING. Certified lead renovator. Interior/exterior painting. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 years + experience. Charlie (413)3138084.
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
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ICES. Free estimates. Will beat any other competitors written estimate. Best prices! Satisfaction guaranteed! Call (413)306-8233.
RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REPAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent Stump Grinding areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. InKELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling sured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson J.D. BERRY CONTRACTING. summer schedule for exterior painting, FILLEY & SON Over 28 years of serving Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m. Garages, additions, windows, doors, interior painting anytime. Call Kyle greater Westfield area and beyond. STUMP GRINDING / BOBCAT SERVdecks, vinyl siding and more. (413)667-3395.
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#1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/DEMOLITION. Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages). Fully insured. Free estimates. Phil (413)525-2892, (413)2656380.
T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete profes- A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, sional drywall at amateur prices. Our scrap metal removal. Seasoned Fireceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821- wood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377. 8971. Free estimates.
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Home Improvement ADVANCED REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION. 25 years experience. Licensed and Insured. Free estimates. Call Don (413)262-8283. When Quality, Integrity, and Value count.
BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REMODELING.Kitchens, additions, decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass Registered #106263, licensed & insured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.
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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.
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.
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cleanups, lawn service, mulching, retaining walls, excavating, decks, Tree Service R.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVE- driveways, MENT'S. Professional roofing & sid- patios, tree work, stone work. Call A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land ing contractor. All types of home (413)822-0739. Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log repairs. Expert emergency leak reTruck Loads. (413)569-6104. pair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping #CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call needs.(413)626-6122 or visit: www.hag- AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. ProfesBob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery. gerscape.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. 3251.
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.