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Ticks can still be a pest late in the year

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent AGAWAM – I was able to cover a great story last week which featured me roaming the woods of Robinson State Park with some hikers, taking in the scenery.

The weather was beautiful, the views were wonderful and it was overall a great time–except for two problems.

First off, I got lost in the woods–don’t laugh too hard–and two, I was bit by a tick.

Even though we are in October and the weather is getting colder, ticks are still prevalent in the woods. This means that many, whether they’re a leaf-peeper or a deer hunter, still stand a chance of getting bit by a tick, which can lead to several tick-borne diseases, some of which have seen a significant rise from years past.

Many people know the more common tick-borne illnesses, which are Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted See Ticks, Page 8

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Names Award Winners WESTFIELD – Firtion Adams Funeral Service has been named 2016 Business of the Year by the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce. In addition, George’s Jewelers, Inc. has been selected for the Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and Westfield Technical Academy has been named 2016 Nonprofit of the Year.

Firtion Adams Funeral Service is a family-owned business and has been in operation for over 68 years. James Adam (“JR”), vice president, stated “I am very honored and pleased to have been selected by the Chamber this year.”

“This award belongs to everyone in our family business, as we have a dedicated team who not only demonstrate the highest level of compassion, but who also give back to the community by being involved in various organizations.” Kate Phelon, executive director of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce added, “Firtion Adams is a well-known, respected name in the Greater Westfield area, and I couldn’t be happier for them for being selected.”

The Lifetime Achievement Award will See Award Winners, Page 7

Victim identified in fatal weekend Southwick crash SOUTHWICK – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni’s office today identified the victim of a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred over the weekend in Southwick.

The initial investigation indicates the car driven by Joshua Palazzi, 26 of Granville, Ma, veered into on-coming traffic and collided with a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.

The operator of the vehicle, Joshua Palazzi, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This is an on-going investigation by the Southwick Police Department, The Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the Hampden District Attorney’s Office.

Poll worker Kaitlyn Bruce checks in residents Rita and Thomas Rickis for early voting on Monday in Council Chambers. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Early voters turn out in Westfield

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – By 4 p.m. on Monday, over 200 residents had performed their civic duty and voted in the state election, taking advantage of early voting.

“It’s been super busy. It’s been great,” said city clerk Karen Fanion.

She said people have been very receptive to the idea.

Poll worker Kaitlyn Bruce was checking in voters in Council Chambers, where five voting booths were set up. She said people were lined up when the doors opened at 9 a.m.

“They’re excited that they have the

Wedding Gowns transformed for Angel Babies Project

option of an early ballot. It’s convenient. They’re excited that Massachusetts jumped on board,” Bruce said.

Rita and Thomas Rickus, who have lived in Westfield for four months after moving here from South Carolina, said they decided to vote early to avoid lines.

“I’m hearing stories about 2-3 hours wait on line, so we decided to vote early,” Thomas Rickus said.

Originally from Connecticut, he said he’s never voted early before. 41 states now offer some form of early voting.

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-“I am surrounded by the most amazing living angels,” said Valli Jo Flynn, DNP, who is facilitating the newly formed Angel Babies Project.

A meet and greet was conducted this past Saturday afternoon at the Westwood Restaurant so that all of the new members could get to know each other since they will soon be taking on the task of creating fitted dresses, preemie pouches, gowns, bonnets and blankets for any little ones who have earned their wings. The final dressing choices will be made available for families at local hospitals.

All of the one-of-a-kind garments will be made from wedding gowns that have been washed and donated by women across the valley. Each precious garment will also have a beautifully designed tag that reads in part: “Every garment is made from a wedding gown donated with love. Prior to delivery, the garments are blessed by area clergy. Our prayers are with you in the loss of your wee one.”

Flynn has had the “distinct privilege” of working for Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center in NICU/ PICU units over the years, as well as at Hartford Children’s Hospital. During her rotations, she has seen firsthand the wee ones who have lost their battle in life.

“I will never, never forget the comfort of rifling through the

See Early Voters, Page 7

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Public Safety Service Open House returns back to the community

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – During the Select Board meeting on Monday night, it was announced that there will be a Public Safety Services Open House in April of 2017.

Southwick Police Chief Dave Ricardi was present at the meeting to confirm.

According to Ricardi, the first open house happened a few years

ago and next year will be only the second time the event has happened.

“We had a good turnout,” said Ricardi.

The open house includes the both the police and fire departments and is open to the entire public.

People will get to see all the ins and outs of both departments and get to speak with firefighters, EMT’S, and police officers.

The community will get to see

things like the insides of cruisers, the inside of a firetruck, as well as the opportunity of a tour of both departments.

Ricardi remembers some of the equipment people were able to see.

The equipment ranges anywhere from their diving equipment and to their boats and quads.

“They get to see everything we See Open House, Page 7

Village include The Mill House, Blacksmith Shop, and the Carriage House, which all need to be refurbished.

Co-chairs of the committee, Donna Herman and Angela Derouin, are heading this project.

The upcoming 2017 event in September will mark the 10th year that the event has been around.

“What we’re basically focusing on this year is the Carriage House,” said Herman.

As it needs to be renovated inside, the Carriage House has stalls that need to be fixed up.

There is also a Diorama of what See Committee, Page 7

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Stanley Park committee begins preparation for event

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent WESTFIELD – A committee came together late Monday afternoon in the board room at Stanley Park.

The committee is charged with preparing for the annual Stanley Park gala event which takes place on Sept. 9, 2017 in the new pavilion.

Each year the annual Stanley Park gala raises funds towards something specific in the park, this year the committee announced that the money raised at the event will help with the renovations of the Colonial Village.

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The Westfield News will run its masthead in pink, in recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Members of the Stanley Park Committee get together for a meeting in the board room at Stanley Park to prepare for the event next year in September. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick)

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD – Families who need repairs on their homes but don’t have the money may get assistance from the city soon.

Westfield city officials have officially brought back the Westfield Housing Improvement Program (WHIP), to help provide low- to moderateincome households PETER funds to make the MILLER improvements or housing code upgrades their See WHIP, Page 3

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Veteran’s Day Parade preparations WESTFIELD _ Recently the Westfield Veteran's Council held their annual meeting preparing for this years annual Veteran's Day Parade, Friday, November 11th, 2016. Forming will take place in the in the parking lot of the Westfield Bank. At 10:30 am, the parade will begin.

The marches will parade down Elm Street, Broad Street and West Silver Street entering Parker Memorial Park. Ceremonies will begin at 11:00 am. Veterans Day is generally regarded as honoring all those who ever served in the U.S. Armed Force rather than only those who actually fought in a war. In the United States, Veterans Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated every 11th of November, on the 11th month, 11th day, 11th hour. Military Death in American's Major Wars. American Revolution 4,435, Civil War 498,332, World War I 53,402, World War II 291,557, Korean War, 36,574, Vietnam Conflict, 58,220, Iraq War, 4,412, Persian Gulf War, 383, War in Afghanistan, 2,351. Incase of inclement weather this event will take place at the same time across the street at South Middle School. The Westfield community is invited to show their support to all Veteran's, Freedom is not Free.

Pictured are members of the Westfield Veteran's Council. Back row, left to right, William Spradlin., Dan Bishop, Cindy Lacoste ,Paul Nimchick, Jr., Richard Trusty, Front row, Joe Delaney, Mike Ripa, Robert Ragone, Ken Leferniere. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

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n Oct. 25, 1962, during a meeting of the U.N. Security Council, U.S. Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson II demanded that Soviet Ambassador Valerian Zorin confirm or deny the existence of Sovietbuilt missile bases in Cuba, saying he was prepared to wait “until hell freezes over” for an answer; Stevenson then presented photographic evidence of the bases to the Council.

ON THIS DATE: In 1415, during the Hundred Years’ War, outnumbered English soldiers led by Henry V defeated French troops in the Battle of Agincourt in northern France.

In 1760, Britain’s King George III succeeded his late grandfather, George II. In 1854, the “Charge of the Light Brigade” took place during the Crimean War as an English brigade of more than 600 men charged the Russian army, suffering heavy losses.

In 1929, former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall was convicted in Washington, D.C. of accepting a $100,000 bribe from oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny. (Fall was sentenced to a year in prison and fined $100,000; he ended up serving nine months.)

In 1939, the play “The Time of Your Life,” by William Saroyan, opened in New York.

In 1944, New York socialite and amateur soprano Florence Foster Jenkins, 76, performed a recital to a capacity crowd at Carnegie Hall. (The next day, a scathing review by Earl Wilson in the New York Post remarked, “She can sing anything but notes.”)

In 1945, Taiwan became independent of Japanese colonial rule.

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In 1954, a meeting of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Cabinet was carried live on radio and television; to date, it’s the only presidential Cabinet meeting to be broadcast.

after Gadhafi was killed when revolutionary fighters overwhelmed his hometown of Sirte.

In 1971, the U.N. General Assembly voted to admit mainland China and expel Taiwan.

Declaring that “today is a time of mercy,” Pope Francis closed a historic meeting of bishops that approved an important new direction in welcoming divorced and civilly remarried Catholics into the church. Six people were killed when a Canadian whale-watching boat capsized off Vancouver Island. Flip Saunders, 60, who rose from the backwaters of basketball’s minor leagues to become one of the most powerful men in the NBA as coach, team president and part owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died in Minneapolis.

In 1983, a U.S.-led force invaded Grenada at the order of President Ronald Reagan, who said the action was needed to protect U.S. citizens there.

In 1986, in Game 6 of the World Series, the New York Mets rallied for three runs with two outs in the 10th inning, defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-5 and forcing a seventh game; the tie-breaking run scored on Boston first baseman Bill Buckner’s error on Mookie Wilson’s slow grounder. (The Mets went on to win the Series.)

In 1994, Susan Smith of Union, South Carolina, claimed that a black carjacker had driven off with her two young sons (Smith later confessed to drowning the children in John D. Long Lake, and was convicted of murder). Three defendants were convicted in South Africa of murdering American exchange student Amy Biehl.

TEN YEARS AGO: Acknowledging painful losses in Iraq, President George W. Bush told a news conference he was not satisfied with the progress of the long and unpopular war, but insisted the United States was winning and should not think about withdrawing. Serial killer Danny Harold Rolling was executed by injection for butchering five University of Florida students in Gainesville in 1990.

FIVE YEARS AGO: Deposed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his son Muatassim and former Defense Minister Abu Bakr Younis were buried at dawn in a secret location, five days

ONE YEAR AGO:

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Former American League president Dr. Bobby Brown is 92. Singer-actress Barbara Cook is 89. Actress Marion Ross is 88. Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Knight is 76.

Pop singer Helen Reddy is 75. Author Anne Tyler is 75.

Rock singer Jon Anderson (Yes) is 72. Political strategist James Carville is 72. Singer Taffy Danoff (Starland Vocal Band) is 72. Rock musician Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest) is 69. Actor Brian Kerwin is 67. Actor Mark L. Taylor is 66.

Movie director Julian Schnabel is 65. Rock musician Matthias Jabs is 60. Actress Nancy Cartwright (TV: “The Simpsons”) is 59. Country singer Mark Miller (Sawyer Brown) is 58. Rock musician Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers; Chickenfoot) is 55. Actress Tracy Nelson is 53.

Actor Michael Boatman is 52. Actor Kevin Michael Richardson is 52. Actor Mathieu Amalric is 51. Singer Speech is 48. Actress-comedian-TV host Samantha Bee (TV: “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee”) is 47. Actor Adam Goldberg is 46. Actor-singer Adam Pascal is 46.

Rock musician Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies) is 46.

Actress Persia White is 46. Country singer Chely (SHEL’ee) Wright is 46. Violinist Midori is 45. Actor Craig Robinson is 45. Actor Michael Weston is 43.

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Adelia Derwiecki SOUTHAMPTON – Adelia “Dee” Derwiecki, 83, of Southampton passed away peacefully at her sister’s home in Easthampton Saturday Oct. 22, 2016. Born May 29, 1933, the daughter of the late Stephen and Katarzyna (Rogalska) Derwiecki, Adelia was educated in the Southampton Schools and was a graduate of the Easthampton High School. She was employed as an Executive Secretary to the President of the former Stanley Home Products in Easthampton, retiring in 1996. She was a lifelong communicant of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, now Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Easthampton, and was a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality at the Sacred Heart Church.

Adelia leaves her brother Edward Derwiecki of Easthampton, and her nieces and nephews. A calling hour will be held Thursday 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM followed a graveside service 12 Noon at the St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Easthampton.

Memorial gifts can be made to the Cooley Dickinson VNA and Hospice 168 Industrial Dr. Northampton, MA 01060.

Kathryn A. Moriarty WESTFIELD – Kathryn (Kathy) A. Moriarty (1946-2016), 70, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on January 8, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Francis P. Moriarty and Teresa (Fitzgerald) Moriarty of Westfield. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1964 and continued her education at Northampton Commercial College.

Upon graduation, she was employed as a laboratory secretary at New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Later in her career, she returned to the western part of the state to work for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Court, Springfield District Court as a procedures clerk, retiring in October of 2009. Kathy was a generous and loyal friend to many. All those who knew her admired her strength, courage, and fortitude with which she overcame many adversities in her life. She faced challenges head-on with grace and wit.

Her sense of humor and honesty will be deeply missed.

Kathy is survived by her three brothers, Francis P. Moriarty of Kent, England, Richard J. Moriarty and his wife Jane of Longmeadow, and John (Gary) G. Moriarty and his wife Janice of Westfield. She also leaves behind her cousins Barbara Frey of East Longmeadow and Marie Flahive of Westfield who both provided her with tremendous care and support through the years. Her many nieces, nephew, great nieces, and great nephews will profoundly miss her as well.

Her funeral will be Thursday, 9:30 AM at the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 84 Main St., followed by a liturgy of Christian burial at 10:30 AM in St. Mary’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Maryh’s Cemetery all in Westfield. Visiting hours are Wednesday, 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kathy’s memory at St. Mary’s Parish School, 27 Bartlett St., Westfield, MA 01085 or to the Wounded Warrior’s Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Joshua J. Palazzi GRANVILLE – Joshua James Palazzi, 26, died unexpectedly, on October 22, 2016. He was born in Springfield on March 9, 1990. He grew up in Granville attended local schools and was a 2008 graduate of Southwick-Tolland High School. After High School he pursued his dream of becoming a pilot, which was his passion. Growing up, Joshua excelled at everything he pursued including motorcycle racing, schooling and Taekwondo. Due to his love of flying he became a pilot at a very young age. The last flight he took he shared the sky’s with the Blue Angels in sight. When not flying, his love for nature was endless. He loved spending his summers on Otis Reservoir. He leaves his father Brian Palazzi and his wife Monique of East Otis, his mother Heather Palazzi of Granville, his brother and best friend Anthony Palazzi of Granville, his step-brothers Richard Huntington and his wife Stephanie of Hamden, CT and Blake Huntington of Waterbury, CT. He also leaves his paternal grandparents James and Frances Palazzi of Fort Meyers, FL and his maternal grandparents Cynthia and William Fullerton of Westfield, and many aunts uncles and cousins. Joshua also leaves a dear friend Shaun Conroy and his companion Maxine his dog who never left his side. The funeral for Joshua will be held at 7 p.m. at the FirtionAdams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield on Wednesday October 26th. The burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Wednesday evening before the service from 3-7 p.m. Donations in memory of Joshua may be made to the Westfield Animal Shelter, 178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA 01085.

Alvin L. Fields, D.D.S. SOUTHWICK – Alvin Leon Fields, D.D.S., 82, beloved husband for 56 years to Susan (Heimov) Fields, died October 22, 2016. He was a retired dentist who practiced in Enfield, CT.Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a longtime resident of West Hartford, CT; moving to Southwick, MA ten years ago.

In addition to his wife, Dr. Fields is survived by a son, Dr. Warren Fields and his wife Dina of Mystic, CT and their children, Daniel, Matthew and Joshua; his daughter, Shelley Motsko and her husband Thomas of Southwick, MA and their children, Ellen and Jennifer. He also leaves his brother, Ronald Fidelman and his wife Trudy; two sisters, Sylvia Richman and Helene Perlman; along with nieces, nephews, and cousins.

His funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday (Oct. 27, 2016) at Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam , MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Ahavas Achim P.O. Box 334, Westfield , MA 01086 Assisting the family is Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA. www.forastiere.com

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small box of custom outfits for their last moments to visit with mom, dad, and loved ones, dressing them tenderly for their last visit,” said Flynn.

Flynn said the “crew” will create garments so the infants will be dressed like “little kings and princesses in fabric of love, time, intent and the commitment of forever.”

For many of the women at the luncheon, being a part of the project is personal.

For Toni Kmec, a NICU nurse for 28 years, she has not only seen many families in grief, she too has lost children in infancy.

“I lost my first son who was born at 29 weeks in 1974,” said Kmec, adding, “They just whisked him off.”

Kmec also experienced loss with a child at 20 weeks, as well as 11-week-old twins.

“Not only do I want to be involved with this project, but I also donated my wedding gown from 1974 as well as my mom’s from World War II that has a lot of lace and beads,” said Kmec.

Anne Joy, also a NICU nurse, shared her sentiments.

“We as NICU nurses have unfortunately taken care of many infants in our careers who didn’t make it,” said Joy. “Our unit at Baystate provides true family centered care, and this includes helping to help parents and families in their time of sadness and grief.”

Joy’s role with the project will be to help trace, pin, and cut out patterns and fabrics.

For Joanne Krause, an ICU nurse, she experienced a mom whose baby was stillborn as a result of her pre-eclampsia.

“As soon as she was well enough, the Family Life nurse brought over the stillborn for the mom to hold,” said Krause.

“Then, they brought a gorgeous hand knit baby outfit for the mom. They dressed the baby and the mom held her stillborn for a period of time, until she was ready to give the infant up.

The nurse then took the baby and brought back the outfit and a memory box with a picture of the dressed baby, lock of hair and a foot print mold. It helped make it real for the mom.”

Krause added she is “glad” she is able to donate her wedding gown.

“It had sequins, pearls and lace,” said Krause. “I had always planned to sew a baptismal gown out of it but never had a daughter or granddaughter.”

Cathy Jasienowski, a former NICU nurse, said she had the “honor” of helping families become families under “very unnatural circumstances.”

“In some cases babies didn’t survive, but we always acknowledged a life no matter how brief – this project is a beautiful expression of these babies’ lives and I hope provides some small comfort in the family’s grieving process.”

Jasienowski said she is not comfortable sewing but will do whatever she can to cut patterns, sew straight lines, and clean up after a sewing get-together.

For Joyce Sabbagh Perry, she lost a niece at birth to Group B strep and “would have loved her to have one of these dresses.”

“My role will be moral support because I can’t sew,” said Perry.

For some women who are more hesitant to sew, other roles will include assembling packages, administrative duties and deliveries.

Luzelenia Casanova, whose sister Evelyn Turcotte encouraged her to join the group, said her expertise is in marketing and fundraising and looks forward to working “behind the scenes.”

“I can provide help with establishing a nonprofit status for the group as well as planning events,” said Casanova.

Turcotte said after many years working on labor and delivery units, she had “many opportunities” to be a part of what she considers the “most amazing day of a family’s life” but also was witness to the moments when what should have been the most joyous ones turn into sadness.

“We all wore our wedding gowns on a very special day and most of us have treasured them and have not been able to part with them until now,” said Turcotte. “I couldn’t think of a more perfect reason than to be able to provide the gown now if only for slight comfort to these families knowing that their precious angels will be embraced with gowns that have been preserved and loved for many years.”

Turcotte said her role with the project will be to help out “in any way I can.”

For Ashley LeBlanc, her participation in the project is also personal.

“My son spent the first three months of his life in the NICU,” said LeBlanc. “We were blessed and incredibly grate-

Members of the newly formed Angel Babies Project met Saturday at the Westwood Restaurant in Westfield for a meet and greet. ful that we were able to take our baby home the day he weighed in at four pounds. I realize there were others who weren’t so lucky and this is an opportunity to try and give a little back and offer some comfort in such a grievous time.”

LeBlanc’s plan is to cut, sew, pin or shop, as well as offer moral support to those who will be sewing.

“This is a going home outfit that no parent should ever have to pick out and I hope this eases that burden and gives a little peace,” said LeBlanc.

Flynn also acknowledged Tom Clouse who is building a website for the Angel Babies Project.

“This will ensure that ladies can not only receive their thank you letters with a souvenir swatch, but also can view the finished product on the website as we work our way through the gowns,” said Flynn.

To date, more than 30 gowns have been donated and there is a hold on accepting more at this time until the stock runs low.

“Based on the response, we will not suffer shortages,” said Flynn.

Flynn noted that the group is looking into a nonprofit status as well as a potential site to store the gowns, donated products and stock.

Anyone interested in making donations of postage stamps and staples for administrative supplies, or gift cards from stores that sell fabric and sewing materials including Walmart, Joann Fabrics, AC Moore, and Hobby Lobby, are asked to communicate via email to angelbabiesproject@comcast.net.

Initially, the group plans to meet at least once a month with the first official “deconstruction session” planned for Nov. 5.

As Flynn galvanized the group with a lot of hugs and kisses as each woman left the meeting – their goal is simple – “to help the lost ones, their parents, loved ones and yes, staff, in beginning the grief process.”

Angels … indeed.

As part of a meet and greet by the newly formed Angel Babies Project based in Westfield, Dottie Buoniconti displayed a host of her angels from her “angel garden.”

Jennifer Truscott displays the letter and swatch of fabric that is given to each person who donates a wedding gown for the Angel Babies Project, and Anne Joy show the tag that accompanies each unique garment that is given to the parents who lost a child in infancy.

Anne Joy holds one of the first unique garments made by the Angel Babies Project.

WHIP

Continued from Page 1 homes need. The program, which is lottery-based, will provide loans of up to $15,000, that have a potential to be forgiven after 15 years.

“There were a lot of people who showed interest in this program and we can afford to bring it back,” community development director Peter Miller said.

The program is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as grants from the state’s Community Development Block Grant Program.

Homeowners are eligible if they meet the 2016 HUD income limits, which can be found on the HUD website. The program will give highest priority to roofing projects, but projects of any improvement will be considered. All consideration of projects prior to the lottery selection will be done by the WHIP rehabilitation specialist, who has not been specified, along with the Westfield Office of Community Development.

Those eligible can receive $15,000 for a project, and in certain circumstances $20,000 may be available.

The program will work by placing a lien upon the property that requires the repair or upgrade. If the homeowner resides in the property following the improvement for 15 years, then the loan is completely forgiven, but if the homeowner gives up ownership prior to the 15 years, then there is a sliding scale of money owed back to the city.

The program is not currently accepting applications but notifications will be sent out once it is.

Joanne Krause, Valli Jo Flynn, and Evelyn Turcotte show dresses, blankets, and premie pouches that will be created through the Angel Babies Project.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 GRANVILLE Fire at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

TOLLAND Board of Assessors at 10 am

WESTFELD Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm

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In emails, Clinton campaign measures diversity among staff

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior staff members on Hillary Clinton's nascent campaign were conscious about diversity in the top ranks two months before the Democratic presidential candidate formally announced her bid, according to hacked emails from the personal account of a top campaign official.

In February 2015, Clinton lawyer and chief of staff Cheryl Mills sent a list of potential hires to campaign chairman John Podesta. Among the suggestions was "Political DirectorHispanic Woman." They eventually hired Amanda Renteria, who is Latina.

Mills sends "Robby's List of the top 10 or so positions," referring to Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook.

The email breaks it down: "four 'POC,' or people of color, four women 'assuming COO is a white woman' and six white men." So, the email says, that is "33% diverse, 33% women, 50% white men."

The email was among more than 3,000 released by the antisecrecy group WikiLeaks on Monday and is just one of the tens of thousands posted over the last two weeks. The notes were stolen from the email account of Podesta as part of a series of high-profile computer hacks of Democratic targets that U.S. intelligence officials say were orchestrated by Russia, with the intent to influence the Nov. 8 election. Russia has denied the allegations.

The campaign officials' focus on diversity came in the same month that Clinton's advisers circulated data collected from her family's foundation that found only three of the foundation's 11 highest paid employees were women — and a Democratic consultant expressed concern about the political fallout from the gender discrepancy.

Emails released last week about the Clinton Foundation highlighted a large disparity in the median salaries of the toppaid men and woman working for the organization.

According to the emails, the median salary of the highest paid men at the foundation was $346,106, while the median salary of the highest paid women was $185,386 — roughly a $160,000 difference. The numbers came from the foundation's 990 tax forms for 2013, according to the emails.

"There are huge discrepancies, and it wouldn't surprise me if they (the media) went here next," Ian Mandel, a Democratic consultant, wrote.

At the time of the email exchange on salaries, the foundation was already under fire by Republicans for accepting large donations from foreign governments, including while Clinton was secretary of State. Republicans said the foreign donations created an unacceptable conflict of interest if Clinton were elected president.

Clinton has called for legislation that would force businesses to disclose gender pay data to the government.

Republicans have blocked the legislation because they say it would expose businesses to lawsuits.

Clinton also has said half of her presidential Cabinet will be women if she wins.

Podesta and other Clinton backers warn the emails may have been altered by the hackers, but they haven't pointed to See Emails, Page 8

Trump rejects ‘phony’ polls, insists ‘we are winning’

By STEVE PEOPLES and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — A defiant Donald Trump blamed his campaign struggles on "phony polls" from the "disgusting" media on Monday, fighting to energize his most loyal supporters as his path to the presidency shrinks.

With just 14 days until the election, the Republican nominee campaigned in battleground Florida as his team conceded publicly as well as privately that crucial Pennsylvania may be slipping away to Democrat Hillary Clinton. That would leave him only a razor-thin pathway to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House on Nov. 8.

Despite continued difficulties with women and minorities, Trump refuses to soften his message in the campaign's final days to broaden his coalition. Yet he offered an optimistic front in the midst of a three-day tour through Florida as thousands began voting there in person.

"I believe we're actually winning," Trump declared during a round table discussion with farmers gathered next to a local pumpkin patch.

A day after suggesting the First Amendment to the Constitution may give journalists too much freedom, he insisted that the media are promoting biased polls to discourage his supporters from voting.

"The media isn't just against me. They're against all of you," Trump told cheering supporters later in St. Augustine. "They're against what we represent."

In more bad news for Trump, a new poll shows young voters turning to Clinton now that the race has settled down to two main candidates. Clinton now leads among likely voters 18 to 30 years in age by 60 percent to 19 percent, according to a new GenForward survey.

Young black voters already were solidly in her corner, and now young whites are moving her way, according to the survey by the Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago with the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

With Trump on the defensive, Democrat Clinton worked to slam the door on his candidacy in swing state New Hampshire while eyeing a possible Democratic majority in the Senate.

The former secretary of state campaigned alongside New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan, who is running for the Senate, and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who was merciless as she seized on recent revelations of Trump's predatory sexual language and several allegations of sexual assault.

"He thinks that because he has a mouth full of Tic Tacs, he can force himself on any woman within groping distance," Warren charged. "I've got news for you Donald: Women have had it with guys like you."

Trump has denied all of a recent allegations, and he addressed a new one Monday in an interview with WGIR radio in New Hampshire.

He called the accusations "total fiction" and lashed out at former adult film performer Jessica Drake, who said Saturday that he had grabbed and kissed her without permission and offered her money to visit his hotel room a decade ago.

"One said, 'He grabbed me on the arm.' And she's a porn star," Trump said. He added, "Oh, I'm sure she's never been grabbed before."

With Election Day two weeks away, Trump's electoral map looks bleak.

The Republican National Committee ignored him altogether in mailers to New Hampshire voters set to be distributed later this week, according to material obtained by The Associated Press. The mail focuses instead on Clinton's credibility, featuring a picture of her and former President Bill Clinton and the words, "No More of The Lying Clintons."

Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway outlined a path to 270 electoral votes on Sunday that banks on victories in Florida, Ohio, Iowa and North Carolina along with New Hampshire and Maine's 2nd Congressional District. Assuming Trump wins all of those — and he currently trails in some — he would earn the exact number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency and no more.

Noticeably absent from the list was Pennsylvania, a state that a top adviser privately conceded was slipping away despite Trump's aggressive courtship of the state's white working-class voters. The adviser spoke on the condition of anonymity to share internal discussions.

Florida was largely the focus on Monday as in-person early voting began across 50 counties, including the state's largest: Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Orange and Palm Beach. Remaining counties will start in the coming week.

Early voting by mail has been underway for weeks. Nearly 1.2 million voters in Florida have already mailed in ballots.

Clinton plans to visit Tuesday and Wednesday, while her running mate, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, was making two Florida appearances on Monday. He took a shot at Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio in the first, a reminder that Clinton's team is fighting to retake a Senate majority.

Kaine noted that Rubio previously called Trump a dangerous "con artist," though the senator currently supports him.

Democrats would take the Senate majority if they pick up four seats and Clinton wins the White House.

Trump's difficulties are evident in this week's travel plans, which include a possible stop in Arizona. A Democratic presidential candidate hasn't won there in 20 years, yet polls show Trump in a close race.

Republicans look worse in New Hampshire, a state Trump must win in the scenario his campaign manager outlined.

"Women voters can sway elections here," said Republican strategist Ryan Williams. "And he's doing nothing to reach out to them."

Policy Prescriptions: Trump and Clinton on transparency

By STEVE PEOPLES and LISA LERER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both broken from tradition during their campaigns for president by sharing less information with the public than did their predecessors, although the Democratic nominee is more forthcoming than her Republican rival.

Both candidates are secretive when it comes to fundraising.

They have also blocked the complete implementation of a "protective pool" of traveling reporters who follow their every movement, Trump more so than Clinton, leaving the public with little idea of where they are at times.

Trump has also has refused to release his tax returns, becoming the first presidential nominee from a major party to do so in four decades. The Republican nominee has also held fewer press conferences as Election Day nears, at a time when Clinton has started speaking regularly with reporters.

Here is a summary of their records when it comes to issues of transparency: TAX RETURNS CLINTON: She has publicly released her returns for every year dating to 1977. She and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, earned $10.6 million last year and had a federal tax rate of 34.2 percent. Clinton's campaign also released 10 years of returns from her running mate, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, and his wife, Anne Holton.

TRUMP: He has refused to release any of his tax returns, saying he will do so only after a "routine audit" by the Internal Revenue Service is complete. The IRS has said Trump is free

to release them. His running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, has released a decade worth of his tax records.

Trump has released a personal financial disclosure, as required by law, which outlines many of his assets and net worth. The disclosure offers only a partial picture of his assets, however, and does not reveal his effective tax rate, what kind of taxes he has paid or his charitable contributions.

FUNDRAISER ACCESS TRUMP: Despite railing against political donors, Trump has maintained an active fundraising schedule since becoming the Republican nominee. But it's unclear exactly where he's going, whom he's meeting with and what he's telling them — Trump has refused to allow journalists inside any of his fundraising events. He's also refused to release a post-event rundown of basic details, such as location, the number of attendees and the amount raised.

Trump has also refused to release the names of his bundlers, who are fundraisers who collect donations from other supporters.

CLINTON: With a handful of exceptions, Clinton has refused to open her fundraisers to journalists. Since announcing her presidential bid in April 2015, Clinton has held more than 300 fundraising events. Fewer than 10 have been open to any news coverage.

The decision marks a break with the Democrat she hopes to succeed. Since his 2008 campaign, President Barack Obama has allowed reporters traveling with him to witness his remarks at the start of such events. While reporters are escorted out before the juicier Q&A, the president's approach offers at least a limited measure of accountability that some fear may disap-

pear when Clinton or Trump moves into the White House.

Unlike Trump, Clinton's campaign does provide post-event details and posts online a list of her bundlers.

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WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 8:07 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Ashley Street. Police received a report from a resident who said that there has been suspicious activity around their vehicle. Two weeks ago, they reported, they had the grill of their vehicle and a turn signal lens removed, but did not initially report it to police. Then, overnight they placed baby powder around the vehicle and in the morning noticed foot prints around the vehicle. No suspects or arrests were made.

9:28 a.m.: Accident, Alice Burke Way. Police received a report of a motor vehicle that was hit by another vehicle that had backed into the driveway it occupied and struck the vehicle.

The vehicle that was struck was occupied and the occupant complained of hip and leg pain. The person was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital by Westfield Fire paramedics.

2:55 p.m.: Larceny, walk-in. Police received a report from a mother who stated that her son had his sneakers stolen from South Middle School. Police were previously investigating the incident and added the complaint to the report. No arrests made at the time of the report.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Oct. 18, 2016 Michael J. Hazzard, 37, 21 Pleasant St., Amherst, was held in lieu of $2,000 cash bail pending a Nov. 17 hearing after being arraigned on charges of marked lanes violation, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a license suspended, leaving the scene of personal injury and motor vehicle operator refusing to identify self, brought by Westfield State Police.

William M. O’Connor, 38, of 12 Rockybrook Dr., Huntington, was sentenced to probation warning after pleading guilty to threatening to commit a crime, brought by Westfield Police.

Springfield man pleads not guilty in fatal hit-and-run SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A Springfield man police say ordered food at a Taco Bell drive-thru shortly after fatally striking a pedestrian has pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide and drunken driving.

Masslive.com reports that 66-year-old Robert Loranger was held on $100,000 bail at his Superior Court arraignment Monday.

Police say on Sept. 9, Loranger was behind the wheel of his car when he struck 51-year-old Harry Fernandez as he crossed a street.

Police say surveillance video showed Loranger at a nearby Taco Bell minutes later with heavy damage to his car's windshield. Police tracked Loranger to his home where they say they found the victim's hair, blood and body tissue in the windshield of his car.

Loranger denied hitting anyone, saying his car was damaged by items that fell from a truck.

Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting boy he baby-sat PITTSFIELD (AP) — A Massachusetts man is headed to prison for sexually assaulting a boy he was baby-sitting several times over three years.

The Berkshire Eagle reports that 77-year-old Ronald Palazzo pleaded guilty Monday in Pittsfield to charges including rape of a child with force and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. The Sandisfield man was sentenced to up to five years in state prison.

Authorities say the assaults occurred between September 2012 and July 2015. The now-6-year-old boy told investigators the abuse happened between one and three times per week.

The judge called the abuse a "monstrous act" before accepting a joint recommendation of three to five years in prison.

The Southwick Congregational Church Holly Bazaar The Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA will be having their annual Holly Bazaar on Saturday, December 3, from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Crafters are invited to rent a table space. If you are interested, please call (413)896-5378 or the church office at 413-569-6362 for more information and a registration form.

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900 packages of heroin seized in back to back arrests SPRINGFIELD — While investigating narcotics trafficking in Hampden County, District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni’s Hampden County Narcotics Task Force (HCNTF) and the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section became aware of Aneudy Lopez, 34, of Chicopee, Ma. Lopez was suspected of distributing large amounts of heroin in the Chicopee and Holyoke, area. The investigation further revealed that there were three outstanding felony warrants for Lopez for charges that included trafficking cocaine, distribution of heroin, and money laundering.

In a separate investigation into narcotics trafficking, members of the HCNTF became aware of Fabian Williams, 29 of Springfield, Ma. Williams is suspected of distributing large amounts of heroin in the Holyoke and Springfield areas. The investigation further revealed that Williams was currently released on bail from Hampshire Superior Court for charges that include Rape. As a condition of his release, Williams was being monitored with an electronic monitoring device.

Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “We are focused on investigating, arresting, and aggressively prosecuting drug dealers and traffickers. It is they who profit from addiction, which destroys lives, families, and communities. The involved agencies collaborated to remove two suspected traffickers of illicit drugs off of our streets. I thank the Hampden County Narcotics Task Force for its vigilance and thorough and successful investigations.”

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Aneudy Lopez On Wednesday October 19, 2016 at approximately 2:00 p.m. the members of District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni’s Hampden County Narcotics Task Force, the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to Hampden District Attorney Office, the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, the Western Massachusetts Gang Task Force, and the Chicopee Police Department, observed Lopez in the parking lot of 639 Memorial Avenue in Chicopee, Ma. When it was clear to the investigating officers that Lopez had engaged in the sale of illicit narcotics officers moved in and placed him into custody without incident and made sure he was advised of his Miranda rights.

Recovered from Lopez during the investigation were approximately 500 bags of heroin ready for sale and a small bag of crack cocaine. Lopez was taken into custody and transported to the Chicopee Police Department where he was booked. Lopez was arraigned in Chicopee District Court yesterday, October 20, 2016 on charges of distribution of a Class A substance (Heroin), possession of a class B substance (Cocaine) and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. He is currently being held on $50,000 bail and his next scheduled court date in regards to this case is November 14, 2016 He will also be transferred to Hampden Superior Court on outstanding warrants

Fabian Williams On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at approximately 1:00 p.m. the members of the District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni’s Hampden County Narcotics Task Force, the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the District Attorney’s Office, and the Holyoke Police Department Narcotics Bureau observed Williams in the parking lot of 50 Holyoke Street in Holyoke, Ma. When it was clear to the investigating officers that Lopez had engaged in the sale of illicit narcotics officers moved in and placed him into custody without incident and made sure he was advised of his Miranda rights.

Recovered during Williams’ arrest were approximately 400 packaged bags of heroin ready for sale. Williams was taken into custody and transported to the Holyoke Police Department where he was booked. Williams was arraigned in Holyoke District Court on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. The Commonwealth asked for $20,000 cash bail and bail revocation on the charges from Hampshire County. His bail was revoked on the previous charges and set at $2,000 for his new charges in Hampden County. He was arraigned on charges of both possession and possession to distribute a class A drug. He is scheduled to be back in court for a pre-trial conference on November 15, 2016.

Trooper’s widow urges no vote on legalizing marijuana BOSTON (AP) — The widow of a state trooper killed by a driver who allegedly smoked marijuana before the crash is making an emotional plea against a ballot question that would legalize recreational marijuana.

Trooper Thomas Clardy was killed in March when a medical marijuana patient crashed into his cruiser. In a new web video, Reisa Clardy said she believes there will be more accidents and more fatalities if voters approve Question 4 on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Reisa Clardy said her husband was "a wonderful father" who always put his family first. She said his death changed their family's lives. "My husband's not here anymore. Daddy's not going to come walking through that door one day," she said in the video.

The video was produced by an anti-legalization campaign.

"If it can happen to my family, it can happen to anybody's," Reisa Clardy said in the video. "Why would we take this risk, right now?"

David Njuguna, of Webster, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and related crimes in Clardy's death.

Clardy, a father of seven, had stopped a car for a traffic

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violation in Charlton when his cruiser was hit by Njuguna's vehicle. Witnesses said Njuguna's car swerved across all three travel lanes without slowing.

Prosecutors allege that Njuguna had smoked marijuana shortly before the crash. According to his attorney, Njuguna denies he was high on marijuana.

Supporters say legalizing marijuana will give authorities the ability to tax and regulate it and is a better way of dealing with it than leaving it underground.

The Yes on 4 Campaign issued a statement in response to Clardy's video. The group expressed condolences to Clardy on the loss of her husband and said Njuguna, if convicted, should be "punished to the fullest extent of the law."

The group said Question 4 does not change state laws that prohibit driving under the influence of marijuana.

The ballot question would allow people 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana for recreational use and allow the home cultivation of up to 12 marijuana plants.

Recent polls have shown a majority of voters support the ballot question.

SkyLine Trading Company set to open WESTFIELD — On Wednesday October 26, at 7 am Skyline Trading Company, 124 Elm St, Westfield, will open to the public. Skyline owner / beer manager Lisa Pac will continue to offer a tutorial for beer lovers and aspiring home brewers to learn a new hobby. Lisa introduced this class in 2014 when Skyline Trading Company opened for business as Skyline Hop Shop in Southwick, MA. Students are given an opportunity to develop an understanding for the processes and tools used while brewing beer. Skyline owner / chef Daniel Osella will introduce an introduction to baking class. Students are given an opportunity to develop an understanding for the processes and tools used while mixing, shaping and baking fresh bread and pretzels. While the bread is baking students will enjoy a light dinner then depart with a bag of fresh bread along with the recipes and knowledge to make more at home.

Southwick Real Estate, Personal Property Tax and Water/Sewer Bills Due Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills are due November 15, 2016. Water/Sewer Bills are due November 15, 2016. To sign up for e-billing and pay online please visit www.southwickma.org scroll to the bottom of the page and link onto Online Bill Payment. The tax collector office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Calling All Westfield Seniors: Can you be found in an emergency?

WESTFIELD— Can you be found in an emergency? The Council On Aging and Westfield Fire Department want to make sure that older adults in the City have numbers on their houses that are clearly visible from the street. In an emergency, seconds count. The faster that emergency police, fire, and medical personnel can get to you, the more likely that your life will be saved.

We are asking all older adults in Westfield to check and make sure that your house numbers are clearly visible from the street. If they are not or if you do not have any numbers on your house and mailbox, the Council On Aging in partnership with the Westfield Fire Department, can help with funding from our ‘Senior Safe’ grant. We will purchase house and mailbox numbers and a team of volunteers from the Westfield Rotary Club will help with installation. An informational flyer with the guidelines and practical suggestions for house number placement is available at the Senior Center. For assistance with house and mailbox numbers, please call the Westfield Council On Aging at 562-6435.

WHS 8th Annual College Fair WESTFELD — The Westfield High School Guidance Department is hosting the 8th Annual College Fair to be held on Tuesday, October 25, in the Gymnasium, 9:15-11am.

Parents/ Guardians are welcome to attend. For more information please contact, Merylina Asselin, School Guidance Counselor, at 413-572-6475.

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The Carson Center for Human Services Celebrating 50 Years of Real Help with Real Life 1963-2013 The first thing Erica did in any setting was to scope out the person in charge.

Erica watched the teacher, the babysitter, the lunchroom monitor, the bus driver, and the counselors at Kamp for Kids. She watched to learn the expectations. This made her feel safe and less anxious. As a person on the Autism Spectrum, Erica needed to anticipate and rehearse the range of social interactions. She noticed that the details changed a little, person to person, but the dynamics of authority were predictable to Erica.

Peers, on the other hand, were treacherous because of their unpredictability. Erica could not count on nine or ten year olds to make her conversations less awkward, to fill gaps in the chatter, to ask follow up questions, to forgive her the struggle to connect.

Kamp for Kids is the place where kids grow. Counselors help create the bridge for campers between the skills they have and the ones they yet need.

The Kamp counselor asked the small group of kids about their favorite things. Erica told about her dog Daisy.

Daisy’s favorite game was to bring you a big leather glove used for raking. She waited for you to put on the glove and then she would pounce on your hand. She’d bite the glove hard enough for you to wrestle, but not hard enough to pinch your skin. All the kids liked the story of Daisy. It was a success. The thing is, Daisy was so funny, the way she would wake you up by standing on your chest and staring at you just beyond the tip of your nose. You could feel her there before you would see her. There was always something to tell about Daisy. Every day thereafter, the kids would ask for a Daisy story, even when the counselor wasn’t there to keep the conversation going. The counselors had made sure that the most outgoing kids Erica’s age were seated in her group. They were great laughers; it is easy to tell a story to a great laugher.

Every night at dinner, Erica had new stories to tell. She would repeat what she had heard from the other kids. Her mother listened with the gratitude reserved for places like Kamp for Kids. These were Erica’s very first friend stories. She belonged.

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This image made available by Merck in October 2016 shows a vial and package for their GARDASIL 9 human papillomavirus vaccine. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, a government panel said preteens need only get two doses of HPV vaccine instead of three _ a move some hope will raise languishing HPV vaccination rates. Health officials say fewer than a third of 13-year-old U.S. boys and girls get all the necessary shots to protect them against human papillomaviruses (Merck via AP)

Preteens need only 2 HPV shots — not 3, CDC says

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It's now easier for preteens to get the cervical cancer vaccine.

The government on Wednesday quickly adopted a recommendation that preteens get two shots instead of three and space them further apart. Health officials hope that will boost the number of girls and boys who get vaccinated.

"It will be simpler now for parents to get their kids the HPV vaccine series, and protect their kids from HPV cancers," said Dr. Nancy Messonnier of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The vaccine protects against human papillomavirus — or HPV — which can cause cervical cancer, certain other cancers and genital warts. It is commonly spread through sex and, in most cases, the virus doesn't cause any problems. But some infections gradually lead to cancer.

Health officials want kids to get HPV vaccinations at age 11 or 12, well before most first have sex and before they could be infected.

But less than one-third of 13-year-old U.S. boys and girls have gotten three doses. Busy parents have struggled with the old schedule, which called for three trips to the doctor within six months.

"I know people who say 'I can't do that. Why even start?'" said Cynthia Pellegrini, a March of Dimes official who sits on the panel.

Recent studies have shown two doses of the current HPV vaccine — Gardasil 9 — work just as well in kids ages 9 to 14.

The Food and Drug Administration two weeks ago said it could be given in two doses.

What's more, two doses apparently work better when spaced six to 12 months apart. That means they could be given at annual checkups.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices made the recommendation at a meeting in Atlanta.

The panel stuck with three doses for anyone who doesn't get their first shot until they turn 15. That's because they didn't have enough data on how well two doses worked in older kids.

The vaccine was first recommended in 2006 for girls, and then for boys in 2011 — partly to reduce the spread of HPV to girls.

Vaccination rates have risen very slowly, and health officials have lamented the underuse of a potent cancer prevention tool.

Too many doctors have been timid about promoting the shots, experts say. That's at least partly because some parents have worried the vaccination seems like they are greenlighting their kids to have sex.

But the onerous schedule sure didn't help. "I think it was the icing on the cake" for parents already hesitant about HPV shots, said Dr. William Schaffner, a vaccines expert at Vanderbilt University.

Until recently, there were three HPV vaccines on the market. Now there's only one — Merck & Co.'s Gardasil 9. This month, the company stopped selling an older version.

GlaxoSmithKline phased out its vaccine, Cervarix, in the U.S. because of poor sales.

One-fourth of U.S. cancer deaths linked with 1 thing: smoking

By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Cigarettes contribute to more than 1 in 4 cancer deaths in the U.S. The rate is highest among men in Southern states where smoking is more common and the rules against it are not as strict.

The American Cancer Society study found the highest rate among men in Arkansas, where 40 percent of cancer deaths were linked to cigarette smoking.

Kentucky had the highest rate among women — 29 percent.

The lowest rates were in Utah, where 22 percent of cancer deaths in men and 11 percent in women were linked

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"The human costs of cigarette smoking are high in all states, regardless of ranking," the authors said.

They analyzed 2014 health surveys and government data on smoking rates and deaths from about a dozen smokinglinked cancers. Lung, throat, stomach, liver, colon, pancreas and kidney cancers were among those included, along with leukemia. The researchers estimated how many cancer deaths were likely attributable to smoking, and compared that with deaths from all cancers.

Results were published Monday in. JAMA Internal Medicine While U.S. smoking rates have been falling, 40 million U.S. adults are cigarette smokers and smoking is the top cause of preventable deaths, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NUMBERS The study found that at least 167,000 cancer deaths in 2014 — about 29 percent of all U.S. cancer deaths — were attributable to smoking.

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Early Voting locations and times Early Voting locations and times for all communities in The Westfield News coverage area are listed below: BLANDFORD: Location: Blandford town office, 1 Russell Road Monday, October 24 – 5 to 7 p.m.

Monday, October, 31 – 5 to 7 p.m.

CHESTER: Location: Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Road Monday, October 24, 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, October 31, 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, November 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

GRANVILLE: Location: Granville Town Hall, 707 Main Road Monday, October 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, October 31, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HUNTINGTON: Location: Town Hall, 24 Russell Road Monday, October 24, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, October 25, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, October 26, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, October 27, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, October 31, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 1, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 2, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m MONTGOMERY: Location: Montgomery Town Hall, 161 Main Road Wednesday October 26 – 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, November 2 – 12 noon to 2 p.m.

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RUSSELL: Location: Russell Town Hall, 65 Main Street (mailing address: Russell Town Clerk, P.O. Box 407, Russell, MA 01071-0407) Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Friday, October 28, 2016, 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Friday, November 4, 2016, 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. SOUTHWICK: Location: 454 College Highway Monday, October 24, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, October 26, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, October 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 29, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Monday, October 31, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

TOLLAND: Location: Tolland Town Hall, 241 West Granville Road Monday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday, October 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, November 1, 12 to 4 p.m.

WESTFIELD Location: City Clerk’s office, Room 210 in City Hall, 59 Court Street Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, October 24 through Friday, November 4 Extended hours on Thursday, October 27 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, October 29 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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At the end of each early voting day, ballots will be locked up by precinct, to be counted in their precinct on Election Day. Fanion said she will have people designated to count the Early Voting ballots at each precinct.

“We’re going to run an actual training for those people prior to the election,” Fanion said.

She said the process will be similar to counting absentee ballots.

Fanion said that Westfield will offer early voting Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 24 through November 4, with extended hours this Thursday, October 27, 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. and this Saturday, October 29 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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fever, but reports from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health show that the lesser-known diseases such as babesiosis and anaplasmosis have appeared in patients at a significantly higher rate than they did in 2008.

For babesiosis, the number of cases went from 51 in 2008, to 445 in 2015, and for anaplasmosis the rate went from 41 to 763 in the same time frame.

These numbers fortunately, are still low and the Department of Health said that the majority of these cases happened in the Cape Cod area. Still, it is important to be aware and vigilant about ticks.

Ticks like to come out when it is a little less dry, so now that rain has fallen there may be some more ticks out and about. Additionally, as deer come out for the season, they tend to be great transporters for the eight-legged pest.

After all, there is a reason why a type of tick is called a deer tick.

According to the CDC, “[t]icks find their hosts by detecting animals’ breath and body odors, or by sensing body heat, moisture, and vibrations.” They will often wait in well-traveled areas, like hiking paths or wherever animals typically traverse. While waiting, they are in what is known as a questing position, which is where they will remain attached with the bottom two sets of legs to whatever they are based on, while their upper arms are extended, waiting to grasp onto the unsuspecting victim.

Once they do find a host they may bite, but they may also move onto another host. This is why during the hunting months there will still be a fair amount of ticks that humans are susceptible to. Hunted animals tend to come closer to human-occupied areas when the weather gets cooler and food becomes more scarce, and the tick will dislodge and attempt to find another host if they sense that more prey is nearby.

According to the CDC, the most effective way to prevent tick bites is to use insect repellent on exposed skin that has 20 to 30 percent DEET in it. For clothing and gear, repellent featuring 0.5 percent permethrin is suggested, and fabric treated with the repellent can withstand several washing cycles before it becomes ineffective.

Also according to the CDC, once you come home from activities outdoors it is important to shower and do a full-body examination for ticks. The shower washes away the ticks that may not have bitten yet, and the examination can find any ticks that may be on your body that aren’t easily visible. After all, ticks like to hide in hair, belly buttons, arm pits and any other warm, moist and clandestine areas the body has to offer.

Additionally, regularly check your pets and your gear for the pests. To be doubly sure, the CDC also suggests putting your clothing fol-

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lowing possible exposure in the dryer at a high heat level for at least 10 minutes.

If you are bit by a tick–like I was–it’s important to be vigilant about symptoms and how long the tick had been attached to you. For me, the tick was on me for no more than three hours, so my visit to the doctor was deemed mostly precautionary and not generally needed. For tick bites that are less than 24 hours, transmission rates are low, and as my doctor told me, no treatment is generally suggested or required unless symptoms show.

However, if a tick has had the possibility of being on a person for 24 hours or more, it is suggested that the person receive prophylactic treatment of the antibiotic doxycycline. More on the medication later.

For symptoms, most of the diseases have the same kinds. Usually you will see fevers, chills, aches and pains according to the CDC, which are pretty similar to the flu. This can be tricky in the cooler months of course, since rates of the flu increase.

For diseases like Lyme, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and tularemia, a rash may also develop as a symptom, but not always. Many people know about the common “bull’s-eye” rash that forms when Lyme disease is transmitted, but 20 to 30 percent of people infected may not develop the rash, according to the CDC. Even more drastically, those infected with Rocky Mountain spotted fever may not see a rash as often as 90 percent of the time there’s an infection.

Still, for those who contract Lyme, the most common first symptom is still the rash, which happens at the site of the bite. Typically, you will see a large outer circular rash, followed by no rash inside of it, then another circular rash at the origin of the bite.

If you are bitten and exhibit symptoms, the generally accepted treatment is a round of antibiotics called doxycycline. The medication will generally be given to adults twice a day at 100 mg doses for at least three days. Side effects of doxycycline are generally mild and include increased sun sensitivity for the skin, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or upset stomach.

For those allergic to doxycycline or its larger family of tetracycline antibiotics, then there are second-line options available for treatment. The caveat though, according to the CDC, is that these treatments generally aren’t as universally effective at combating the many tick-borne diseases like doxycycline is. This can be troublesome since the diseases generally have similar symptoms. However, for more thorough and advanced diagnosis, treatment and advice, your physician will be able to provide you with the best information.

Now, make sure to enjoy the outdoors this fall, especially with the fine fall foliage, and be sure to not be like me and either get lost in the woods or be foolish and get bit by a tick.

Continued from Page 1 Stanley Park would have looked like hundreds of years ago.

The committee is also working on adding new aspects to the Carriage House.

“We’re hoping to get some artifacts in there,” said Herman and the point of having the artifacts is important to the committee.

“Everyone thinks it’s time to get it out so the public can see the history,” said Herman.

With the Colonial Village as the theme of the event in September, the event will be a community friendly event.

“It’ll be a fun evening,” said Mary O’Connell, who is a member of the committee. “Some people may be able to go in costumes.”

The Colonial theme will allow people attending to dress up in colonial clothes. The committee also noted that a meal will be served and entertainment will be provided.

Tying into the event is the 350th anniversary of the city of Westfield. That anniversary will happen in 2019, so the committee will be working to get the renovated Colonial Village to be part of that anniversary.

“We hope to be a part of that, to preserve that part of the past,” said Derouin.

Having several more months in order to prepare for the Stanley Park event, the committee is encouraging anyone seeking information on the event or has any questions, to call the Development Office at Stanley Park. They can be reached at 568-3912 at extension 108 or 112.

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be presented to George’s Jewelers for their continuous community presence on Elm Street for over 50 years. Owner George Kedzierski established the business in 1965 along with his wife Bernice. “It’s very humbling to be recognized for years of hard work, and living through the many fluctuations and transformations we have seen in the downtown over the past 50 years,” stated George.

Westfield Technical Academy is the Chamber’s 2016 Nonprofit of the Year recipient. This is a new award for the Chamber, and will become an annual presentation.

Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, the former principal at the Academy, said he is honored to have this high school recognized for all their great achievements. Westfield Technical Academy has truly been in the forefront of educational accolades over the past few years which include the recent FAA certification on the Aviation Maintenance Technology program; in 2015 they earned the designation of achieving Level 1 status from the Department of Education of Elementary and Secondary Education; awarded $1.1 million dollar grant which boosted the state’s first high school aviation technology program; and recognized for job training by the Pioneer Institute just to name a few.

The three recipients will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner Wednesday, November 16, 2016. There will be a cocktail hour from 5:30 to 6:15 pm followed by a sit-down dinner and program from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The event is hosted by East Mountain Country Club located at 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA. Our Event Sponsor is Staples, Inc.; the Registration Table Sponsor is The Gaudreau Group; and the Small Business Sponsor is The Tierney Group.

Tickets for the event will be $50 for Members and $60 in advance for general admission. To support our two $500 citizen scholarships, a 50/50 raffle will be conducted. To register or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, please call Pam Bussell at the Chamber office at (413) 568.1618 or email info@westfieldbiz.org. Please RSVP by Monday, November 14th.

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have for equipment,” said Ricardi.

Although the event doesn’t take place until April, it was a good announcement to be made as the event is a complete community outreach.

Ricardi mentioned that the event shows the type of relationship that the police and fire want to have with the people in town.

“Our doors are open.”

Ward 1 Meeting Scheduled WESTFIELD — Councilor Mary Ann Babinski has scheduled a meeting for Ward 1 residents on Wednesday, October 26, at 6:30 PM. This meeting will take place at the Hampden Ponds Association Hall located at the corner of 39 Old Stage Rd and North Road. The Director of Public Works Dave Billips and others will be there to answer questions and provide information related to the well water contamination issue and more. Ward 1 and other interested residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Infections from three sexually spread diseases have hit another record high.

Chlamydia was the most common. More than 1.5 million cases were reported in the U.S. last year, up 6 percent from the year before.

Nearly 400,000 gonorrhea cases were reported, up 13 percent. And there were about 24,000 cases of the most contagious forms of syphilis, up 19 percent.

The three infections are treatable with anti-

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they may have underestimated the true burden posed by cigarettes.

Most of the 10 states with the highest rates of smoking-attributable cancer deaths were in the South, while most of the 10 states with the lowest rates were in the North or West.

Among men, where smoking is generally more common, the cigarette-linked cancer death rate was highest in blacks at 35 percent, compared with 30 percent for whites and 27 percent for Hispanics. Among women, whites had the highest cigarette-linked cancer death rate — 21 percent, compared 19 percent for blacks and 12 percent for Hispanics.

EXPLANATIONS The researchers say nine of 14 states with the least comprehensive smoke-free indoor air policies are in the South. The average cigarette excise tax in major tobacco states, mostly in the South, is 49 cents, compared with $1.80 elsewhere. The tobacco industry heavily influences these policies and most of the U.S. tobacco crop is grown in the South, the researchers said. The region also has relatively

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REACTION Dr. Hilary Tindle of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, said the results reflect what she sees as a tobacco researcher and internal medicine specialist in the South. She was not involved in the study.

Smoking is more of a social norm there, and while her medical center has an indoor smoking ban, she said it's not unusual to walk through cloud of cigarette smoke outside the entrance.

Tindle said the study results highlight the need for stronger tobacco control measures and show why doctors should discuss smoking at every patient visit, encourage smokers to quit and inform them about effective ways to do so.

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any such cases.

In a statement Monday, the Clinton campaign blamed her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, for not condemning the hack and declining to blame it on Russia.

"It is bizarre and disqualifying that he continues to cheer on this attack on our democracy," said campaign spokesman Glen Caplin.

Other topics covered in Monday's batch of emails: —THE "TRICKY" RELATIONSHIP WITH VICE PRESIDENT In a September 1, 2008, memo Podesta wrote to President-elect Barack Obama while heading Obama's transition team. The memo was included as an attachment to a later email to Obama staffers.

In the memo, Podesta gives advice on choosing a White House chief of staff — a job that would eventually go to Rahm Emanuel — and how that person would need to work with the vice president, which Podesta called "an incredibly tricky aspect of the job."

"While I know Senator (Joe) Biden well, and he is no Dick Cheney, he is still opinionated and there is still plenty of room for conflict between keeping him in the loop and not letting him put his elbow on the scale," Podesta wrote.

EMAIL FALLOUT On March 3, 2015, as news was first breaking that Clinton maintained a personal email account as secretary of state, Podesta emailed Mook.

"Did you have any idea of the depth of this story?" Podesta asked.

Six months later, after the Obama administration said it had discovered a chain of emails that Clinton failed to turn over when she provided her work-related correspondence as secretary of state, Podesta appeared worried about Clinton.

"How bad is her head?" Podesta wrote communications director Jennifer Palmieri on September 26, 2015.

"Don't know," Palmieri replied, noting she had tried to get in touch with Clinton but hadn't heard back.

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Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say part of the growth may be due to better testing and diagnosis, but much of it is a real increase. They’re not sure why.

The CDC released the new numbers Wednesday.

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After Labor Day, Clinton began speaking with her traveling press corps more regularly, often several times a week. She's also made a number of appearances on comedy shows, web outlets and other less traditional media.

TRUMP: Trump held press conferences on a regular basis until he accepted his party's presidential nomination at the national convention in late July. Since then, he has held only one. Trump often speaks to local reporters before rallies, although the conversations are generally short, and does regular one-oneone interviews with friendly hosts on Fox News Channel. Additionally, he answered questions from reporters in the "spin room" after the first presidential debate.

TRAVELING PRESS/PROTECTIVE POOL TRUMP: He has refused to accommodate a protective pool, a practice used at the White House and with past presidential nominees that allows a handful of reporters to be as close as possible at all times. Trump also does not travel on the same plane as reporters. His cam-

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CLINTON: Reporters began traveling on Clinton's campaign plane after Labor Day. She's partially accommodated a protective pool, allowing two vans of reporters to travel in her motorcade with her to fundraisers and other closed events. But she doesn't always include them in her movements.

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Southwick’s Chris Molta swings his way out of the woods on the 15th hole during Monday’s D2 championship competition. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Matthew Garrity follows through on a swing for Southwick on the 15th hole.

(Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield junior golfer James Longhi fist pumps after putting for par on the first hole of the West Division 2 Golf Championships Monday at Crestview Country Club in Agawam. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield golfer Brad Durand crouches to line up a shot on the sixth hole Monday.

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By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer AGAWAM – It may not be a gold medal, but the Southwick Rams high school golf team is celebrating a welldeserved victory of sorts.

Senior Jagger Turgeon finished with a round of 83, one off medalist Joe Conkey’s (Pathfinder) 82 to help lead Southwick to a second-place finish in the West Division 2 golf championship Monday at Crestview Country Club in Agawam.

“It’s a thrill,” said Southwick coach Al Selden, who, in his seventh season, posted the team’s highest finish in school history.

The Rams shot a combined team total of 354, behind only Belchertown’s 348, which will qualify them for the states next Mon., Oct. 31 at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown.

“To make it to states as a team is a pretty good accomplishment,” Selden said. “We’re going to have a good time.”

The blustery conditions were less-than-

Crestview Country Club in Agawam was the site for Monday’s West Division 2 Golf Championships. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield’s Ryan Towle hits out of a sand trap at the West Division 1 golf championship Monday at The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick. (Photo by Chris Putz)

The Rams fell to 9-4-3 overall.

Gators knotted Gateway 1, Smith Academy 1 Samantha Belardo scored the lone Gateway goal, and Gators’ goalie Becca Herman made a save in net in the team’s tie.

Gateway improved to 11-2-4.

Goodreau extends points’ streak Putnam 3, St. Mary 1 Seventh grader Allie Goodreau scored the lone goal for St. Mary. Emmalina Toma had the assist.

Goodreau has now scored a goal or assisted in every game this season.

SOUTHWICK RAMS WEST DIVISION 2 GOLF RUNNERS-UP desirable for several golfers. Southwick braved the tricky weather, nearly blowing away the entire field as a team. The Rams only obstacle were the Belchertown Orioles, who primarily play a D1 schedule during the regular season.

Bradley Durand shot an 86 for Southwick, followed by James Longhi (91), Chris Molta (94), Matthew Garrity (94), and Christopher Baker (101).

D1 CHAMPIONSHIP: East Longmeadow’s Noah Peterson shot a firstplace 76, and Longmeadow won the West Division 1 golf championship Monday at The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick.

Agawam’s Matteo Godek, and Longmeadow’s Michael Bechard and Connor Phillips all tied for second with a 78.

Jack Hogan had Westfield’s best finish with an 81. Bombers’ Liam Whitman and Matt Bonsall each shot 90s. Ari Schwartz had a 94.

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Lannon, Tigers tie HCSS Westfield Technical Academy 3, Hampden Charter School of Science 3 Heather Lannon scored two goals – one off a pass from Chantal Parenteau and one off a direct kick well outside the 18 – and Liliya Stepanchuk had one for Westfield Tech. Bri Hoffman assisted.

“I’m really pleased with the way the Tigers stepped up against an opponent that has always been tough on us,” Westfield Tech coach Lyle Washington said.

Mustangs topple Rams Monson 5, Southwick 1 Lilly Fabian scored two goals, and Monson cruised to a home victory. Southwick’s Alex Mello also scored a goal.

Southwick goalies Tori Richburg and Hannah Gerrish combined for nine saves.

Brownies silence Bombers Agawam 3, Westfield 0 Mia Kelley scored twice, MaryKate Wysocki scored once, and Erin Berthiaume (6 saves) earned a shutout in net for Agawam. Westfield goalie Erin McDermott finished with 13 saves.

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Lancers ground Bombers Longmeadow 3, Westfield 0 Three different Longmeadow players scored to down Westfield. Lancers’ Kyra Ashe had one goal and one assist, and Kelsey Low and Haley Daigneault scored a goal apiece.

Longmeadow goalie Lindsay Pelliccia (1 save) earned a shutout in net. Westfield keeper Gwen Smith made seven saves.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER Southwick 0, Monson 0 Hannah Gerrish made 10 saves for Southwick; Rams’ goalie Maya Daley had 13.

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WTA vs. Hampden Charter

Brianna Hoffman (10) prevents Hampden from stealing the ball.

Seniors: Marina Levhka (1), Tatyana Kirpicheva (6), Leah Babinova (27), Chantal Parenteau (5), Ilona Gladysh (23).

Ethan Pighetti presents his girlfriend, Chantal Par4enteau (5) with roses before the game.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FALL SCHEDULES WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Tuesday, Oct. 25 BOYS’ SOCCER at Pioneer Valley Christian School, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, Bullens Field, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28 No Sports Scheduled Monday, Oct. 31 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, St. Joe’s Field, 6:30 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, Oct. 25 BOYS’ SOCCER at Renaissance, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Oct. 27 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Oct. 28 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 6 p.m. *Saturday, Oct. 29* JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Mount Everett, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Mount Everett, 6 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 1 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 2 No Sports Scheduled

Thursday, Nov. 3 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Nov. 4 No Sports Scheduled Monday, Nov. 7 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 8 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 9 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Nov. 10 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Nov. 11 No Sports Scheduled Sunday, Nov. 13 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP @ Stanley Park, Times TBA

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, Oct. 25 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Lenox, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Lenox, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sabis, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sabis, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Turners Falls, 5 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Turners Falls, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28 JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs.

Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs.

Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 6 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31 JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Frontier, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Frontier, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 2 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Nov. 3 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Nov. 4 No Sports Scheduled Monday, Nov. 7 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 8 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 9 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Nov. 10 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Nov. 11 No Sports Scheduled Sunday, Nov. 13 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP @ Stanley Park, Times TBA

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, Oct. 25 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 26 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Oct. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Smith Voke, 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28 BOYS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, Oct. 25 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, Bullens Field, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 5 p.m.

GYMNASTICS vs. Agawam, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Amherst-Pelham, 5:30 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 5 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 6:15 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 7 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Agawam, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28 FOOTBALL vs. East Longmeadow (SENIOR NIGHT), Bullens Field, 7 p.m. *Saturday, Oct. 29* JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mount Greylock, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mount Greylock, 6 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31 JV FOOTBALL at East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Sci-Tech, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 2 GYMNASTICS vs. Minnechaug, Hampshire at Hampshire, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 3 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Nov. 4 No Sports Scheduled Monday, Nov. 7 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 8 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 9 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Nov. 10 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Nov. 11 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, Nov. 12 GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIP @ Minnechaug Regional High School, 4 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 13 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP @ Stanley Park, Times TBA

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY FALL SCHEDULE 10/25/2016 Women’s Volleyball at Wesleyan University Middletown, CT 6:00 PM 10/26/2016 Women’s Soccer at Keene State Keene, NH 5:00 PM 10/26/2016 Field Hockey vs Mount Holyoke College Alumni Field 7:00 PM 10/26/2016 Men’s Soccer at Western Connecticut State Danbury, CT 7:00 PM 10/28/2016 Women’s Soccer at Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA 7:00 PM 10/29/2016 Women’s Volleyball vs Massachusetts Maritime Academy Woodward Center 11:00 AM 10/29/2016 Football at Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA 12:00 PM 10/29/2016 Women’s Cross Country at MASCAC Championship Fitchburg, MA 10/29/2016 Men’s Cross Country at MASCAC Championship Fitchburg, MA 10/29/2016 Men’s Soccer vs Massachusetts Maritime Academy Alumni Field 1:00 PM

TBD 11/4/2016 Women’s Soccer vs MASCAC Tournament Semifinals TBD TBD 11/4/2016 Men’s Soccer vs MASCAC Tournament Semifinals TBD TBD 11/5/2016 Football vs Worcester State University Alumni Field 12:00 PM 11/5/2016 Women’s Cross Country vs ECAC TBD 11/5/2016 Men’s Cross Country vs ECAC TBD 11/5/2016 Women’s Volleyball vs MASCAC Tournament Final Four TBD TBD 11/5/2016 Field Hockey vs Little East Conference TBD

TBD

11/6/2016 Men’s Soccer vs MASCAC Tournament Championship TBD TBD 11/6/2016 Women’s Soccer vs MASCAC Championship Game TBD TBD 11/11/2016

10/29/2016 Women’s Volleyball vs Nichols College Woodward Center 3:00 PM

Football vs Western Connecticut State Alumni Field 7:00 PM

10/29/2016 Field Hockey vs Little East Conference Quarterfinals TBD TBD

11/12/2016 Men’s Cross Country vs NCAA NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL Stanley Park, Westfield, MA

11/1/2016 Men’s Soccer vs MASCAC Tournament Quarterfinals TBD TBD

11/12/2016 Women’s Cross Country vs NCAA New England Regional Stanley Park, Westfield, Mass.

11/1/2016 Women’s Soccer vs MASCAC Tournament Quarterfinals TBD TBD 11/2/2016 Field Hockey vs Little East Conference Semifinals TBD TBD 11/2/2016 Women’s Volleyball vs MASCAC First Round TBD

11/19/2016

Women’s Cross Country vs NCAA Championship E.P. Tom Sawyer Park, Louisville, KY 11:00 AM 11/19/2016 Men’s Cross Country at NCAA Championship E.P. Tom Sawyer Park, Louisville, KY 12:00 PM

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Westfield vs. Agawam Girls Soccer

Westfield’s Lindsey Kiltonic works against an Agawam defender.

Kaela Mochak fights for the ball.

Westfield’s Erin McDermott protecting the ball from an Agawam defender.

Camille McKenzie pushes the ball up the sidelines.

PHOTOS BY BILL DEREN

H.S. Roundup

Continued from Page 9

LATE RESULTS Fri., Oct. 21 BOYS’ SOCCER St. Mary 3, Pioneer Valley Christian Academy 3 St. Mary kept its playoff hopes alive with a tie against PVCA at Westfield Middle School North.

St. Mary raced out to a 2-0 lead. Pioneer Valley rallied for three straight goals, but the Saints answered back with a game-tying goal with 15 minutes left.

“We could’ve used the win, but we’re still right in the midst of a playoff spot,” St. Mary coach Bill Lamirande said.

Aaron Blanchard scored two goals, and freshman Joe Lucardi scored his first varsity goal, a 50-yarder. Blanchard and Drew Collins each had an assist.

St. Mary must win its final two games to qualify for the postseason.

Rams’ goalie Nick Chambers (five saves) earned a shutout.

Southwick 2, Palmer 0 Brandon Castor and Connor Geddis scored one goal apiece in Southwick’s road shutout.

FIELD HOCKEY Southwick 5, Franklin Tech 1 Southwick improved to 8-6 with a resound-

Gateway 2, Smith Academy 0 Jayden Marge had a hand in both scoring plays, assisting Nick Cooper and scoring a goal of his own. Gators’ keeper Shane Mastello finished with two saves for a shutout.

ing victory. Emily Martin had two goals and one assist, Erica Pickard finished with a goal and assist, Alyssa Pompi had two assists, Lyle Massoia and Alex Grimaldi each scored a goal, and Montana Conizzaro had an assist.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER Southwick 2, Palmer 0 Paul Whalley scored two goals to lead Southwick. Whalley scored on a pass from Eric Haynes and on a PK. The Rams improved to 9-2-3.

WHS vs. Longmeadow High field hockey

PHOTOS BY MARC ST.ONGE

HOLE-IN-ONE

SHAKER FARMS COUNTRY CLUB

MEATBALL MASTERS RESULTS

AT EAST MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB WESTFIELD, MA

​Ron Humphrey, Dennis Bleau, Bob Bigelow, Annaliza Serrenho 61 Dirk Kidwell, Paul Stelzer, Brandon Lancto, Michelle Barthelette, Karen Booth 63

CONGRATULATIONS TO LORI CORBETT OF SOUTHWICK WHO SCORED AN ACE ON THE 95 YARD 10TH HOLE ON OCTOBER 16, 2016 LORI USED A 9-IRON FOR HER PERFECT SHOT

Greg Strycharz, Pops Marks, Bob Gondek, Lisa Strycharz 64

HER HIO WAS WITHNESSED BY: JIM CORBETT STEVE LANGAN RALPH ROBERSTON GERALD CORBETT PATRICIA CORBETT

Mike Barnes, Don Skelly, Dan Cyboron, Pat McKenzie 64

HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS BOYS’ SOCCER Southwick 11-2 Westfield 8-4-4 Westfield Technical Academy 8-3-4 Gateway 9-3-3 St. Mary 6-8-2

HOLE-IN-ONE AT EAST MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB WESTFIELD, MA

CONGRATULATIONS TO BOB BOBER WHO SCORED AN ACE ON THE 130 YARD 3RD HOLE ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 BOB USED AN 8-IRON FOR HIS PERFECT SHOT HIS HIO WAS WITHNESSED BY: JIM O’TOOLE CHARLES BROWN JIM WAGNER

GIRLS’ SOCCER Gateway 11-2-4 St. Mary 5-8-1 Westfield 0-10-2 Westfield Technical Academy 3-8-3 Southwick 9-4-3 FOOTBALL Westfield 5-1 GYMNASTICS Westfield 8-0 FIELD HOCKEY Southwick 7-7 Westfield 5-8-2

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Southwick 5-11 Westfield 2-10 ––– MONDAY’S RESULTS GOLF D2 CHAMPIONSHIP Belchertown wins; Southwick runners-up D1 CHAMPIONSHIP East Longmeadow wins GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield Technical Academy 3, Hampden Charter School of Science 3 Monson 5, Southwick 1 Gateway 1, Smith Academy 1 Goodreau extends points’ streak Putnam 3, St. Mary 1 Agawam 3, Westfield 0 FIELD HOCKEY Longmeadow 3, Westfield 0

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Keep Politics out of It Dear Annie: I live in a town where the majority of people share one political viewpoint. I am in the minority on the other side. I have lived here for 50 years, have built my life here and love it here most of the time. Usually, I am able to avoid the topic of politics, as I know that it will only lead to arguments or conflict among my friends and family.

I’m also part of a close knitting circle that meets about every week. Most of us have known one another since our kids were young, and we have a lot in common otherwise. Though I usually find the knitting relaxing and the company kind, lately it seems as though every week features a political discussion. Feeling alone in my views, I can become stressed out and angry, and frankly, I don’t feel like going anymore. I’ve tried politely changing the topic of conversation or laughing off just how crazy things have become, but the topic always seems to rear its ugly head. Annie, how do I deal with politics ruining something I love? -- Tangled Dear Tangled: If only we all shared politicians’ skill at deftly changing the subject!

You have three options when the conversation starts roaming into dangerously partisan territory: 1) Tell your fellow knitters that you’re not comfortable discussing politics in polite company. 2) Change the subject as forcefully as you can without being rude. 3) Put on some noise-canceling headphones.

There is no harm in No. 1, and if your friends take offense to it, then that is their problem. Whatever happens, take a deep breath and remember that election season is, mercifully, almost over. After that point, conversations will (one hopes) turn less to politics and more to topics fit for civilized dialogue. Knitting is a scientifically proven therapeutic activity, and it would be a shame to leave the circle feeling like a ball of knots.

Dear Annie: I just wanted to reply to “Halfsies” regarding her questions about dating etiquette. I’m a man, and as far as I’m concerned, the man should certainly pay for the first date. Chivalry is something worthwhile! From my side, the problem I encounter all too often is women who aren’t willing to accept that chivalry.

I am not unaware of another person’s ability to pay, but I want to give of myself anyway. If I’m not permitted to do this, then how can I truly enter into a relationship with someone, which demands selfgiving?

As for going Dutch: When it comes down to it, I don’t mind if the woman pays on the occasional date, but I strictly do not believe in going Dutch if you are dating someone. Whoever pays fully is offering a gift to the other person; going Dutch makes it about “me” and “my part,” and I can only interpret this as a selfish uncommitment. I want to be committed and to give -- and to receive generously, as well -- not to be in just one more “relationship” that is no more than friendship with benefits. -- Knight Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.

To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE COUPON UPDATE Dear Heloise: I’m not sure which store the reader was referring to in Texas in a recent hint, but I have an idea it’s the same one that I work for in Ohio.

As a cashier, as well as a crafter, I understand customers’ frustrations regarding all of the coupon exclusions. Rather than strain your eyes, please call the store or ask an employee, and they’ll be happy to help!

Just remember, please don’t take out any frustrations on the employees or managers.

As with any chain, corporate makes the policies, not them! -- Randi F., via email Randi, thanks for reminding us that the “little guy” is not to blame. So often, people take out their frustrations on the first available person! -- Heloise LETTER OF LAUGHTER Dear Readers: Reminiscing over the funny letters that have come in through the years, I came across this one, and it still made me laugh. A young mother wrote, back in 2010: “To get rid of that little bulge around the middle, I have begun doing situps.

“Not having the type of couch or chair to tuck my toes under to help keep my legs down, my little toddler volunteered her services.

Now, at exercise time, she sits on my feet and helps me count my 25 situps.

“This is helping her to learn to count, too: ‘one (groan),’ ‘two (ugh),’ ‘three (oof),’ ‘four (moan),’ etc.”

Priceless! -- Heloise MICROWAVE GLASS PLATE Dear Heloise: My microwave broke, and I can’t find it in myself to get rid of that nice glass plate inside it. Any hints? -- Leticia, via email Consider placing it under a large planter, or placing it under the coffee maker in case of water spills. Or place it on top of flat surfaces in the home as a catchall piece. -- Heloise (C)2016 BY KING FEATURES SYNDICATE INC.

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DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016: This year you often assess your longterm goals. You might be willing to let your finances get out of control at times.

Your creativity emerges and makes you a star in different areas of your life. You seem to come up with many different ideas. Know that even if you make a bad choice, you will land well. If you are single, you meet people with ease. Listen carefully to a potential sweetie and give yourself time to get to know this person.

If you are attached, you will fulfill a key goal together. The two of you often have a reason to celebrate. VIRGO can be a loyal yet fussy friend.

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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ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Discussions will allow you and others to bring up new ideas. Your creativity will win over a difficult associate.

Your instincts will point you to a new path that you were not aware existed.

Watch a tendency to go to excess, which could emerge later on. Tonight: Enjoy the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Your imagination opens new doors for you. Conversations with a child or loved one could be delightful.

Confusion is likely to surround a close friendship. You might feel as if you are being pulled in two different directions.

Try to center yourself. Tonight: In the limelight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Staying centered needs to be your primary goal in a day full of mixed messages. A loved one might disagree, which could make you feel undermined and unsupported by this person. Stay in touch with someone whom you look up to. Tonight: No wandering! Stay close to home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Discussions could go to extremes. Somehow, a misunderstanding seems to evolve. You might want to approach the issue once more, but try not to cause a problem. You don’t want to push others in such a conflicting situation. Tonight: A family member’s mood is indulgent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Imagine what would happen if you were willing to give more of yourself on an emotional level. Others appreciate your efforts. Extremes are likely to mark your day. You might need to ask for more support from a partner or loved one.

Tonight: Touch base with a close friend.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Stay centered, and don’t allow anyone to cause you to lose your focus. A family member could be more indulgent than you had anticipated. You might be working against each other on a domestic issue. Tonight: An older relative seems confused; clarify what you are saying.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH Listen to your instincts, and follow through on what you desire. You seem to have a lot of support to head in the direction you are eyeing. Confusion could affect your daily routine. You might need to clarify your priorities in a discussion. Tonight: Not to be found!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Friendship plays a key role in your decision-making process. You will need to tap into your ingenuity to keep the peace with a loved one. Your imagination can solve many more problems than you might realize. Curb your spending. Tonight: Zero in on what is important.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You might feel pressured. As a result, you will want to go within yourself to see how you can effectively handle the various issues around you. If you are able to detach, you’ll come up with answers.

Others will pitch in if you ask them to.

Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Detach, and you will come out ahead. You might be extra sensitive right now, and as a result you could feel upset on some level. Ask yourself whether your feelings are valid. You sense what is going on. Trust your instincts. Tonight: Go for mental and physical relaxation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH One-on-one relating brings results. A friend or loved one will lift you up with his or her caring. Your expenses could be out of whack. Realize what is motivating you to ignore your budget.

Sometimes you spend money to appease some feelings. Tonight: Happy at home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Defer to others, and listen to their ideas. Your instincts will carry you past a problem. You could be confused by

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NATIO NAL H O CK E Y L EA G U E

GP Montreal 6 Tampa Bay 5 Detroit 6 Florida 5 Boston 5 Ottawa 5 Toronto 5 Buffalo 4

W 5 4 4 3 3 3 1 1

L 0 1 2 1 2 2 1 2

GP N.Y. Rangers 6 Washington 5 Pittsburgh 6 N.Y. Islanders 6 New Jersey 5 Philadelphia 6 Columbus 4 Carolina 5

W 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1

L 2 1 2 3 2 3 2 2

St. Louis Minnesota Chicago Colorado Dallas Nashville Winnipeg

W 4 3 3 3 2 2 2

L 1 2 3 2 2 3 3

GP 6 6

7 5 5 5 5

Edmonton Vancouver San Jose Anaheim Calgary Los Angeles Arizona

GP 6 6 6 6 7 5 5

W L 5 1 4 1 3 3 2 3 2 4 2 3 1 4

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division OT Pts GF GA Home 1 11 23 10 3-0-0 0 8 17 14 3-1-0 0 8 20 15 3-0-0 1 7 16 12 3-1-0 0 6 15 13 1-1-0 0 6 18 20 3-1-0 3 5 18 19 1-0-0 1 3 11 12 0-1-0 Metropolitan Division OT Pts GF GA Home 0 8 22 16 3-1-0 1 7 13 10 2-1-0 1 7 13 19 3-0-1 0 6 18 17 3-1-0 1 5 8 9 2-0-0 1 5 20 22 1-1-0 0 4 11 11 1-2-0 2 4 16 20 0-0-0 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division OT Pts GF GA Home 1 9 19 15 2-0-0 1 7 19 19 3-0-0 1 7 25 25 3-1-1 0 6 16 16 1-0-0 1 5 14 16 1-1-1 0 4 15 15 2-1-0 0 4 14 19 2-2-0 Pacific Division OT Pts GF GA Home 0 10 23 16 3-1-0 1 9 15 14 4-0-0 0 6 14 18 1-0-0 1 5 14 16 1-0-0 1 5 21 29 1-3-0 0 4 14 18 1-1-0 0 2 14 21 1-0-0

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s Games Edmonton 3, Winnipeg 0 N.Y. Islanders 6, Minnesota 3 N.Y. Rangers 3, Arizona 2 Anaheim 4, Vancouver 2 Monday’s Games Montreal 3, Philadelphia 1 Calgary 3, Chicago 2, SO Tuesday’s Games Florida at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Boston, 7 p.m.

Arizona at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Carolina at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Winnipeg at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICES October 25, 2016 November 1, 8, 2016

Away 2-0-1 1-0-0 1-2-0 0-0-1 2-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-3 1-1-1

Div 2-0-1 3-0-0 1-2-0 1-0-1 0-2-0 2-2-0 1-0-1 0-1-0

Away 1-1-0 1-0-1 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-2-1 1-2-1 1-0-0 1-2-2

Div 2-0-0 1-1-1 1-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0

Away 2-1-1 0-2-1 0-2-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 0-1-0

Div 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 0-1-0

Away 2-0-0 0-1-1 2-3-0 1-3-1 1-1-1 1-2-0 0-4-0

Div 2-0-0 1-1-1 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-2-1 1-1-0 0-0-0

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2016-17 Boston Celtics Schedule

Anaheim at San Jose, 10 p.m.

Ottawa at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Columbus at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m.

Washington at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Minnesota at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Arizona at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Florida at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Columbus at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

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AFC 4-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2-3-0

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AFC NFC Div 4-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 2-0-0 0-1-0 2-2-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 3-3-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 AFC 2-2-0 3-2-0 1-2-0 1-4-0

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Sunday’s Games Washington at Cincinnati, 9:30 a.m.

Detroit at Houston, 1 p.m.

Arizona at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

New England at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Seattle at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Oakland at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

Green Bay at Atlanta, 4:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Open: Dallas, Carolina Monday’s Games Minnesota at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

The Associated Press All Times Eastern Oct. 26 Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 27 at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Oct. 29 at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Nov. 2 Chicago, 8 p.m.

Nov. 3 at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Nov. 6 Denver, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 9 at Washington, 7 p.m.

Nov. 11 New York, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 12 at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Nov. 16 Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 18 Golden State, 8 p.m.

Nov. 19 at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Nov. 21 at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Nov. 23 at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 25 San Antonio, 1 p.m.

Nov. 28 at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 30 Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 2 Sacramento, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 3 at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 5 at Houston, 8 p.m.

Dec. 7 at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Dec. 9 Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 11 at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Dec. 14 at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 Charlotte, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 18 at Miami, 6 p.m.

Dec. 20 at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Dec. 22 at Indiana, 8 p.m.

Dec. 23 Oklahoma City, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 25 at New York, 12 p.m.

Dec. 27 Memphis, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 29 at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Dec. 30 Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 3 Utah, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 Washington, 8 p.m.

Jan. 13 at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

Jan. 16 Charlotte, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 New York, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 Portland, 5 p.m.

Jan. 24 at Washington, 7 p.m.

Jan. 25 Houston, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 Orlando, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Jan. 30 Detroit, 8 p.m.

Feb. 1 Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 3 L.A. Lakers, 8 p.m.

Feb. 5 L.A. Clippers, 2 p.m.

Feb. 8 at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Feb. 11 at Utah, 10 p.m.

Feb. 13 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 15 Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 16 at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Feb. 24 at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 26 at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Feb. 27 Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

March 1 Cleveland, 8 p.m.

March 3 at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

March 5 at Phoenix, 5 p.m.

March 6 at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

March 8 at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

March 10 at Denver, 9 p.m.

March 12 Chicago, 3:30 p.m.

March 15 Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.

March 17 at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

March 19 at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

March 20 Washington, 7:30 p.m.

March 22 Indiana, 7:30 p.m.

March 24 Phoenix, 7:30 p.m.

March 26 Miami, 6 p.m.

March 29 Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m.

March 31 Orlando, 7:30 p.m.

April 2 at New York, 1 p.m.

April 5 Cleveland, 8 p.m.

April 6 at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

April 8 at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

April 10 Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

April 12 Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Eileen K. Byczko and Jeffrey K. Avonti to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., dated February 27, 2004 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 13982, Page 336, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on November 21, 2016, on the mortgaged premises located at 95 BEVERIDGE BOULEVARD, UNIT 1, 95-97 BEVERIDGE BOULEVARD CONDOMINIUM, WESTFIELD, Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: The Unit (''Unit'') known as Unit Number 1 in 95 - 97 Beveridge Boulevard, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, a Condominium established by Glenn A. Korostynski, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 183A, by Master Deed of 95-97 Beveridge Boulevard Condominiums dated August 2, 2002 and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 12522, Page 468, which unit is known on the floor plans filed simultaneously with said Master Deed of 95-97 Beveridge Boulevard Condominium in Hampden County Registry of Deeds.

Said Unit is conveyed together with: 1. An undivided 50% interest in the common areas and facilities of the property described in said Master Deed (''Common Elements'') attributable to the Unit.

2. An Easement for the continuance of all encroachments by the Unit of any adjoining unit of Common Elements existing as a result of construction of the building in which the unit is located or which come into existence hereafter as a result of settling of shifting of the building or of the unit, after damage or destruction by fire or other casualty, or after taking in condemnation or eminent domain proceeding, or by reason of or alterations or repair to the Common Elements made by or with consent of the Board of Trustees.

3. An easement in common with the owners of other units to use any pipes, wires, ducts, flues, cables, conduits, public utility lines and other common elements located in any of the other units or elsewhere on the property and serving the unit.

The Unit is intended only for residential purposes. No use may be made of the unit excepts as a residence for the owner thereof or his permitted lessees and members of their immediate familes.

Being the same premises conveyed to Eileen K. Byczko and Jeffrey K. Avonti by deed of John W. Mountain and Tracy Strniste dated February 27, 2004 and recorded in the Hamoden County Registry of Deeds herewith.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 13982, Page 333.

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

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

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

Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201303-0575 - YEL

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Said unit is conveyed subject to and with the benefits of:

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1. All Easements, restrictions and encroachments set forth in the Master Deed.

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2. Easements in favor of the adjoining units and in favor of the Common Elements for the continuous of all encroachments of such adjoining unit or Common Elements of the unit, now existing, or which may come into existence hereafter as a result of settling or shifting, or as a result of repair or restoration of the building or of the adjoining unit or of the Common Elements after damage or destruction condemnation or eminent domain proceeding, or by reason of alteration of repair of the Common Elements made by or with the consent of the Board of Trustees.

3. An easement in favor of the other unit owner to use the wires, pipes, ducts, flues, conduits, cable, public utility lines and other common elements located in the unit or elsewhere on the property and serving such other unit.

4. The provisions of the Master Deed, by-Laws, Master Site Plan and Floor Plan of the condominium recorded simultaneously with and as part of the Master Deed, as the same may be amended from time to time by instrument recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds which provision, together with any amendments thereto shall constitute covenants running with the land and shall bind any person having at any time any interest of estate in the unit, his family, servants, lessess and visitors, as though such provisions were recited and stipulated at length herein, and which include an option of first refusal

CITATION ON PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF ACCOUNT In the matter of: Smith, Elizabeth Bush Date of Death: 04/05/1937 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. of Providence, RI requesting allowance of the seventy-fifth to the seventy-seventh account(s) as Trustee and any other relief as requested in the Petition.

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 11/03/2016. 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.

WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court.

Date: October 05, 2016 Suzanne T. Seguin Register of Probate

The Unit is intended only for residential purposes. No use may be made of the unit excepts as a residence for the owner thereof or his permitted lessees and members of their immediate familes.

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LEGAL NOTICES October 25, 2016 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Docket No. HD16C0186CA NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of: Stephanie Maria Martin Of: WESTFIELD, MA To all persons interested in petition described: A petition has been presented

by Stephanie Maria Martin requesting that: Stephanie Maria Martin be allowed to change his/her/their name as follows: STEPHANIE MARIA-EDNA NIMCHICK IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: SPRINGFIELD ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 11/02/2016.

WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court.

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Russell, Hampden County, Mas- Deed will be provided to pursachusetts, being designated as chaser for recording upon reCall: ext. 118 Lots 4 (four) , 5 (five) and 6 (six), ceipt in full of the purchase on a plan of land entitled 'Plan of price. The description of the Knox Park, Russell, Mass. premises contained in said mortOwned by E.D. Parks National gage shall control in the event of Land Co. of Westfield Agent' an error in this publication.

Scale 1 inch = 50 feet dated June 17, 1915 prepared by Wm Other terms, if any, to be an15¢ each addt’l word over 15 words H. Lewis Engr. Springfield, nounced at the sale.

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ARTICLES FOR SALE ELECTRIC RANGE 30" G.E. Electric Range Never used.

Free standing with coil burners.

Front control dials $590 - Cash Only.

413-569-0263

Tools & Equipment 3 Kobalt aluminum pickup toolboxes, 1-crossover, 2 side. Good condition $200 Millermatic T130 MIG-welder with extras, $225.

Tools- Construction, mechanics, auto body including drills, saws, handtools. Contents of garage. By appointment only.

413-848-2358

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DEADLINE: 2PM THE DAY BEFORE Email floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com

To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext, 118 PETS THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME PET SITTING SERVICE Vacation care, over night sittings, daily dog walks.

(413)667-3684

FEED & STABLES HORSE BARN FOR RENT 3 Stalls; pasture.

413-562-8602 Evenings

FIREWOOD 100% HARDWOOD, GREEN 3 year season. 1/2 & 1/4 cords also available. Outdoor furnace wood also available, cheap.

CALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS!!

Wholesale Wood Products (304)851-7666

Business Directory

FIREWOOD AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length.

Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount.

Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888 WEIDLER LOGGING Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years.

Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf.

FIREWOOD JML FORESTRY Seasoned Firewood for Sale 1/2 to Full Cords Delivered 413-575-8900 Westfield

WANTED TO BUY PAYING CASH FOR COINS, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)5949550.

TAG SALES

413-835-5491 WESTFIELD: 20 Crown St. Sat/Sun., Oct. 29th/30th. 8am4pm. INDOOR SALE. 5 rooms filled with a great selection of antiques & collectibles. Large selection of glass, china and some furniture, including early chairs, stands and blanket chest. Many unusual items. If you like antiques and the unusual, don't miss this sale!

floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118

APARTMENT CHIMNEY SWEEPS

FIREWOOD

HOME IMPROVEMENT

LOGGING

STORAGE

A STEP ABOVE THE REST! JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Repair your chimney before winter wreaks havoc. We do brick repair, crown seals and repairs. We also do stainless steel liner installs, as well as stainless rain caps. We sweep all flues. Free estimates provided.

Call: 413-330-2186

AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD

DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT All your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Free quotes. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA/CT.

LOGGING SEASONED FIREWOOD LOAM

STORAGE

Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length.

Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount.

Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888

DOG SERVICES SUSAN'S DOG SERVICES Certified and insured dog trainer.

Providing personalized walking, training, pet-sitting services in the comfort of your own home.

Servicing Westfield and most surrounding communities.

Call for your free consultation.

413-302-1940 www.susansdogservices.com

DRYWALL T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops!

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

100% hardwood Stacking available Cut, split, delivered (128cu.ft.)

Volume discounts Call for pricing Hollister's Firewood 860-653-4950 or 860-250-4869

FORESTRY JML FORESTRY Seasoned Firewood for Sale 1/2 to Full Cords Delivered 413-575-8900 Westfield

HAULING

A.R.A. Junk, Furniture & Appliance Removal Full house clean-outs.

Basements, attics & garages.

Demolition: Patios, sheds and swing-sets. You name it...we take it! Senior discounts. Free estimates on phone. Credit cards accepted. 7 days a week.

Emergency, same day service.

Call Pete 413-433-0356

HOME IMPROVEMENT

ELECTRICIAN JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates.

40 years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Lic. #A-16886.

(413)562-5816.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

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

FLOORING & FLOOR SANDING A RON JOHNSON's Floor Sanding, Installation, Repairs, 3 coats polyurethane.

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733

HOUSE PAINTING SEASONED FIREWOOD

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, (800)793-3706.

www.delreohomeimprovement.com

AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR 20 Years experience.

Licensed & insured.

Repairs, Renovations & Construction. Specializing in Decks, Roofs, Garages, Additions & Log Cabins and Basement conversions Call Dave: 413-568-6440 DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com

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.

ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

M&M SERVICES 29 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Water damage and ceiling/wall repairs.

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

Call Carmine at: 413-568-9731 or 413-537-4665 No job too small !!

JOHNSON'S PAINTING SERVICES

Interior & Exterior 25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

Water damage repairs, ceiling, wall and exterior repairs. Power washing.

Forest Management 61 Plans Available 5 Generations of Forest Management & Service to the Community We deliver.

Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

WEIDLER LOGGING Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years.

Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf.

LAWN MOWER REPAIR AFFORDABLE Lawnmower Services Tune-ups/Repairs. FREE pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

786-0022

MASONRY

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)569-1611 or (413)374-5377

We now provide junk removal and basement / attic clean-outs!

All your Landscaping needs.

Residential & Commercial Fully Insured/Free Estimates 413-626-6122 or visit www.haggerscape.com

A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris removal, landscaping, Fall yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462 ACCURATE LAWNCARE Leaf & Brush Removal Gutter Cleaning Trimming & Mowing, Snow Removal with Sanding Family owned & operated Call (413)579-1639 accuratelawncare2013 @gmail.com

TRUCK SERVICE

Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

Specializing in Hardscaping of patios/walkways/fire pits.

JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES Grading & leveling of trap rock, dirt driveways & short roads; loader work. Mowing of fields & lots with large rotory mower.

Equipment transportation.

Insured (413)530-5430

413-835-5491

ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

Fall Clean-ups, Curb-side leaf pick-up, hedge trimming.

DUMP TRUCK & TRACTOR SERVICE

TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP.

FOR FREE ESTIMATE call: Ken 568-5146

Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC

Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard.

Year-round discounts.

Safe and secure.

Lockhouse Rd. Westfield, MA JML 413-575-8900

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR has been making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet makeovers to faux finishes, staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223 RAIN GUTTERS

RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed.

Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed.

Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

H.I. Johnson Services (413)596-8859 (before 9pm)

PLUMBING & HEATING NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Reliable service, Professional. Certified Welding.

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

Truck & Trailer Repair We repair Pick-ups, Vans, SUVs & Campers in addition to light, medium, and heavy duty diesel trucks.

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

WESTFIELD: 1st Floor, 2 Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen & Bath. 1st/Last/Security. $825 p/month + utiities. 413-250-4811

WESTFIELD - 1 LARGE-BEDROOM. Five rooms, own driveway, 2nd floor, owner occupied antique house. Quiet, single tenant only. No Pets. Available now. $695/month.

(413)572-0696.

WESTFIELD- 3RD FLOOR, 3bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bath. $950/month plus utilities. First, last, and security.

413-250-4811.

WESTFIELD- FIRST FLOOR. 1bedroom apartment, stove & refrigerator. No utilities, no pets, non-smoker. Parking on premises. Available November 1. $725/month. Shown by appointment only. 413-568-5905.

Westfield: Close to center. Refreshed, updated, spacious 2nd floor apartment. This very clean, 5 Room, 3-bedroom unit is very inexpensive to run. First/last & security. Key fee required. No pets. Call 413-569-8877 for appointment.

BUSINESS PROPERTY LIQUOR STORE BUSINESS FOR SALE $119,000 plus portion of inventory. $800k sales yearly.

Owners retiring.

Rented location.

5 East Silver St., Westfield.

413-788-6787

413-267-0497

TREE SERVICE

RESTAURANT SPACE/ BUILDING

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A BETTER OPTION GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. (413)569-6104 American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting.

Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

UPHOLSTERY KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)562-6639.

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul NOW for your FALL appointment.

413-237-2053

Former Four Main St. Bar & Grill. For lease or sale.

Totally turn-key! Furnished.

Banquet room seats 50, Restaurant/Bar seats 75. Colonial setting. Corner of Rt. 20 & Main Street, on the green.

Foothills of the Berkshires.

Great location! 20 mins to Westfield, Northampton, and Lee. $2,000 per month + security.

Call Jeff: 413-531-2197 for more information.

WESTFIELD: Commercial space for rent. 1500 sq. ft. 10' ceilings.

Clear span. Big foot garage door. Office bathroom. 1006 Southampton Rd. 413-562-4246

MOBILE HOMES Chicopee: Granby Rd, 2 bedrooms. Private fenced corner lot.

Appliances, Air. New carpeting.

Carport.

593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

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