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Master gardeners to offer soil testing By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-Area residents seeking the “best garden ever” are invited to bring soil samples for testing on Sept. 21 to the Westfield Farmers’ Market. “Plan to have the best garden ever,” said Deborah Randzio, market manager, noting that a $1 donation is requested for the testing which will be conducted by members of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association (WMMGA) from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Episcopal Church of the Atonement on Court Street. The WMMGA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the educational mission of promoting good and sustainable gardening practices. Members are all volunteers who have graduated from an academic training class and have completed service hours working with the public to advance the group’s mission. “Fall is the best time to test your soil for its pH,” said Randzio. “When lime is applied now it will have the winter months to work into your soil and be immediately available for your spring growing plants.” Randzio said the sample process is “easy,” and encourages individuals to collect separate samples from one’s lawn, vegetable garden, perennial flower garden, or under trees and shrubs. “With a trowel remove a plug of soil from the surface down to the proper depth,” said Randzio, adding that sample depths are three to four inches for a lawn, six to eight inches for a flower or vegetable garden, and 10 to 12 inches for trees or shrubs. “Collect from several spots in your sampling area,” she said. “If the area is small, collect four to six samples, for larger areas, collect eight to 12 samples.” Randzio said the next step in the process is to place the soil into a bucket and mix it together. “Remove twigs and other coarse materials, and sift with a sieve if you can,” she said, adding, “place about one cup into a zip lock bag.” Randzio noted that if the soil is damp, leave the bag open to let it dry out and then close it on Sept. 21 prior to testing. “Label each sample bag with its type – vegetable, lawn, perennial, and the approximate size of the area,” said Randzio. Master gardeners will test the pH and explain how much lime may be needed to apply to each area. “Master gardeners will also be able to answer all your soil questions and any other gardening questions you have,” said Randzio. For anyone needing a complete analysis, soil can be sent to the Mass Soil Testing Laboratory for a fee. For more details, visit http://soiltest.umass.edu. For more information on the WMMGA and additional soil testing events, visit http://wmmga.org.
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Papps Bar & Grill located at the Barnes Regional Airport Terminal. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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New business owner ‘lands’ at the airport By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—A local business familiar to residents on airport property has changed owners. The Papps Bar and Grille, located at Barnes Regional Airport, has been sold and is undergoing license changes following a Westfield License Commission meeting yesterday. The location was sold to Sokharun “Sok” Yim, who is the owner of Sok’s Bar located in South Hadley, from Peter Pappas. According to Yim, the sale was finalized on Aug. 21 and the liquor and entertainment licensing was what was up for change during the license commission meeting. The commission voted to approve the transfer of sale between Pappas and Yim, as well as the transfer of licenses. The decision is now up to the Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, which could take as much as 11 weeks to OK the license transfers, according to Sok. In the meantime, Pappas will stay on with the restaurant and bar since the licensing is under him. According to Christopher Mowatt, chairperson of the license commission, this is still Pappas’ responsibility. “You are going to have to be on site for records,” Mowatt said. Yim said that he is attempting to expand his brand and to have a larger area, which drew him to agree to purchase Papps, but the location at the airport was what made him move to acquire the bar and grille.
“I don’t think I was in a rush. That location itself was the sell,” Yim said. “The location was everything.” Pappas said to the license commission that he was retiring, which prompted the sale. “I’m just retiring from the business,” Pappas said following the meeting. “And I’m happy to have someone of Sok’s caliber taking over.” Barnes Regional Airport Manager Eric Billowitz said that those at the airport are excited to see what will occur following the change. “We’re excited by the change,” he said. “The new owner having experience of what I understand to be operating a successful business in South Hadley and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.” According to Yim, the brand of the location will change to something under the Sok’s name, but the change will occur gradually. In addition, Yim said that his South Hadley location would continue to operate with assistance from a friend and family member to manager the location. Yim said that Sok’s in South Hadley has been open since 2012. Before opening that site, he said that he worked in bars and restaurants in Springfield since 1999, working in positions that included bartender, cook and bar manager. According to Joe Mitchell, city advancement officer for Westfield, the location of the restaurant on the airport began as The Runway in October 2007. Mitchell said that following the closing of The Runway in June 2013, Papps signed a lease in December 2013 and opened the business to customers in May 2014.
By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Historical Society is hosting an upcoming event in order to gain support for one of their historical properties that needs an upgrade. On Sept. 16 at 6 p.m., the Southwick Historical Society will be having an event at The Cove Restaurant and Banquet Facility to raise money to replace the current roof of the Joseph Moore House, which is located at 86-88 College Hwy in Southwick and also extends into Granby, Conn. Built in 1851 by Joseph Moore himself, the Joseph Moore House has a roof that is around 20 years old and it’s important for the society to upgrade the roof. The society is looking to buy a roof that will fit in with the era of when the house was built so the level of authenticity will stay intact. The event will include comedienne Janet from Another Planet and musician Sarah the Fiddler, as well as a chance for people to participate in a raffle and have the opportunity to win some unique items. People throughout the community are encouraged to attend the event and contribute to raising money to preserve this historic town building. All donations are tax deductible. The cost to attend the event is $40. For any further questions about the event or the Joseph Moore House, call the society at 413-569-6140 or visit their website.
The Southwick Historical Society is looking to purchase a new roof for the Joseph Moore House. (Photo courtesy of Southwick Historical Society)
Westfield G&E on standby to respond to Hurricane aftermath By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – Beth Burns, Westfield G&E human resources coordinator said the municipal light plant is on standby following Hurricane Irma’s destructive path through Florida and the Southeast. Burns said the Northeast Power Plant Association (NEPPA) coordinates mutual aid
in New England. “When more resources are need, we’ll be there to respond, and in all likelihood sending a crew,” Burns said on Monday. Millions are without power in
Florida, and power was also knocked out in Georgia as Irma spread northward on Monday. No notifications are up yet on the NEPPA.ORG website, but on the home page a postponement of a planned “Lineworker’s Rodeo” has the following statement: “With Hurricane Irma bringing the likelihood of a large mutual aid response from our region, we have decided to post-
pone the NEPPA Lineworker’s Rodeo. We are planning to reschedule the event once we have a clearer picture of the situation in the Southeast.” Burns said that Westfield G&E would likely get involved in the second wave of mutual aid. “We have done it before in the not too distant past,” she said, speaking of a response to help restore power in Connecticut.
Superintendent’s Corner As I reflect back i[on the events that unfolded sixteen years ago on September 11, it seems like only yesterday. Much like other historical events that one remembers (such as the moon landing, the evacuation of the American Embassy in Saigon, and Pearl Harbor), actually living through events makes them much more vivid than those you only studied in school. At this time, the majority of our students were not yet born when the tragic events occurred in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania on 9/11 and, despite memorial services, history lessons, and stories, these events are only a footnote in their own history. Try as we might, it’s hard for most people to find time to contemplate the ripple effect past events have on the present and future. This may be especially true for those who live in the moment or are strictly focused on the next big ‘thing’, even if that item has little or no impact beyond today (think of all the ‘crazes’ that you’ve seen such as pet rocks, chia creatures, or the latest stunt by some celebrity). Despite an obsession with current events, the fabric of the past continues to sustain and support society as we move forward. We only have to look at the founding documents of the United States to see that the core structure continues to guide us despite the changes of history. It makes one realize that pithy statements such as, “Those Gateway Regional who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” (George Santayana) have a wealth of truth to them, which reflect much knowledge, experience, and depth that School District are easy to overlook. This marks the importance of studying the past for more than just historical dates and places but rather for the impact events had on the present and S u p e r i n t e n d e n t future. One can argue that some events, as significant as they may have appeared at the time, are even more significant years later as they continue to guide us over time Dr. David B. and are used, often obliquely, to set a direction for the future. While events unfold in real time, however, it’s difficult to know if it is a singularity or part of a pattern, of Hopson. whether those citing reasons for moving forward are looking at this one item or are looking at a bigger picture ( ‘not seeing the forest for the trees’), or even more problematic, fixating on an issue because of the impact it had on an individual despite it not being relative to the majority. As we select our newsfeeds (whether done intentionally by ourselves or done for us through algorithms); as we opt to live in communities segregated by economic status; and as we define ourselves by specific labels rather than by simply being human; we become ever more fractured, contentious, and myopic forgetting about the common good. Despite this separation, there is still hope as one sees people come together during calamitous times – wars, depressions, and natural disasters often seem to do the trick. Wouldn’t it be nice, though, if we could use such positive events to overcome the dissension we face today on a regular basis? Perhaps John Lennon’s “Imagine” lyrics (“Imagine there’s no heaven…”) or even the words by Robert Fulghum ( “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”) are resources that we really need to help interpret history so that we too can practice the 21st Century Skills of Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity in a way that helps all of us, rather than just a select few. It seems that this could work at every level, from our own households, to our local communities, at the national level and even internationally, if in fact we could separate fact from fiction; use historical knowledge based upon the events rather than the view from the winning side; and concentrate on the protection of all for the common good.
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Southwick Eagle Scout Ceremony An Eagle Scout ceremony was held Saturday, September 9th at the Southwick Congregational Church for Benjamin Gerow. L-R: Jack Davis, Eagle Scout, Keith Deyo, assistant Scoutmaster, Benjamin Gerow, Eagle Scout, Scoutmaster Bryan Kantor, Braydon Tingley and Noah Kantor, Eagle Scouts. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Some New York City foodies say a neighborhood pizza festival has left them with a bad taste in their mouths. Prosecutors are looking into the New York City Pizza Festival after attendees fumed they paid $75 each to eat cold slivers of pizza in a parking lot in Brooklyn on Saturday. The festival was promoted as a celebration of pizza. Attendees say on Facebook they instead got cold slices of pizza “smaller than a sample size,” served with glasses of warm wine. WNBC-TV reports Democratic state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is urging attendees to file complaints on his website. A spokesman says prosecutors opened an investigation Monday. Festival organizer Ishmael Osekre says event producer Hangry Garden delayed the event. The event producer contends it was misled by the organizer and wasn’t paid.
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n September 12, 1942, during World War II, a German U-boat off West Africa torpedoed the RMS Laconia, which was carrying Italian prisoners of war, British soldiers and civilians; it’s estimated more than 1,600 people died while some 1,100 survived after the ship sank. The German crew, joined by other U-boats, began rescue operations. (On September 16, the rescue effort came to an abrupt halt when the Germans were attacked by a U.S. Army bomber; as a result, U-boat commanders were ordered to no longer rescue civilian survivors of submarine attacks.)
ON THIS DATE: In 1814, the Battle of North Point took place in Maryland during the War of 1812 as American forces slowed British troops advancing on Baltimore. In 1846, Elizabeth Barrett secretly married Robert Browning at St. Marylebone Church in London. In 1914, during World War I, the First Battle of the Marne ended in an Allied victory against Germany. In 1938, Adolf Hitler demanded the right of self-determination for the Sudeten (soo-DAYT’-un) Germans in Czechoslovakia. In 1944, the Second Quebec Conference opened with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in attendance. In 1953, Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier (boo-vee-AY’) in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1960, Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy addressed questions about his Roman Catholic faith, telling the Greater Houston Ministerial Association, “I do not speak for my church on public matters, and the church does not speak for me.”
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In 1974, Emperor Haile Selassie (HY’-lee sehl-AH’see) was deposed by Ethiopia’s military after ruling for 58 years. In 1977, South African black student leader and antiapartheid activist Steve Biko (BEE’-koh), 30, died while in police custody, triggering an international outcry. In 1986, Joseph Cicippio, the acting comptroller at the American University in Beirut, was kidnapped (he was released in December 1991). In 1987, reports surfaced that Democratic presidential candidate Joseph Biden had borrowed, without attribution, passages of a speech by British Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock (KIHN’-ik) for one of his own campaign speeches. (The Kinnock report, along with other damaging revelations, prompted Biden to drop his White House bid.) In 1992, the space shuttle Endeavour blasted off, carrying with it Mark Lee and Jan Davis, the first married couple in space; Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space; and Mamoru Mohri, the first Japanese national to fly on a U.S. spaceship. Police in Peru captured Shining Path founder Abimael Guzman. Actor Anthony Perkins died in Hollywood at age 60.
TEN YEARS AGO: Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced long-serving Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov with an obscure Cabinet official, Viktor Zubkov. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation.
FIVE YEARS AGO: The U.S. dispatched an elite group of Marines to Tripoli, Libya, after the mob attack in Benghazi that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. President Barack Obama strongly condemned the violence, and vowed to bring the killers to justice; Republican
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ONE YEAR AGO: Striking a conciliatory tone after an Oval Office sitdown, President Barack Obama and the top Senate Republican declared themselves hopeful that an agreement could be reached to keep the government running and to provide money to take care of the worsening Zika crisis. Two men disrupted a live broadcast of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” by rushing onto the stage to protest Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte’s presence on the show. (Lochte and his swimming teammates faced criticism since they were involved in an early-morning drunken encounter at a gas station in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.)
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor Freddie Jones is 90. Composer Harvey Schmidt (“The Fantasticks”) is 88. Actor Ian Holm is 86. Former U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., is 78. Actress Linda Gray is 77. Singer Maria Muldaur is 75. Actor Joe Pantoliano is 66. Singer-musician Gerry Beckley (America) is 65. Original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood is 65. Rock musician Neil Peart (Rush) is 65. Actor Peter Scolari is 62. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is 61. Actress Rachel Ward is 60. Actress Amy Yasbeck is 55. Rock musician Norwood Fisher (Fishbone) is 52. Actor Darren E. Burrows is 51. Rock singer-musician Ben Folds (Ben Folds Five) is 51. Actor-comedian Louis (looee) C.K. is 50. Rock musician Larry LaLonde (Primus) is 49. Golfer Angel Cabrera is 48. Actor-singer Will Chase is 47. Actor Josh Hopkins is 47. Country singer Jennifer Nettles is 43. Actress Lauren Stamile is 41. Rapper 2 Chainz is 40. Actor Ben McKenzie is 39. Singer Ruben Studdard is 39. Basketball Hall of Fame player Yao Ming is 37. Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson is 36. Actor Alfie Allen is 31. Actress Emmy Rossum is 31. Country singer Kelsea Ballerini is 24. Actor Colin Ford is 21.
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At 9/11 ceremony, boy posthumously honored for bravery BOSTON (AP) — A 10-year-old boy was posthumously honored Monday with a civilian bravery award named for Madeline Amy Sweeney, a flight attendant on a hijacked jetliner that was flown into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Jaydon Dancy was struck and killed by a commuter train in June, less than a year after his brave efforts to rescue a stricken kayaker from the waters off Salem. Jaydon's mother, Michelle, accepted the annual award Monday during ceremonies at the Massachusetts Statehouse marking the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Sweeney, of Acton, was a flight attendant aboard American Airlines Flight 11 and was credited with quietly providing authorities on the ground with key details about the unfolding terror attack. The award was created by the state Legislature in 2002 and is presented to an individual who displays "exceptional bravery, without regard for their own personal safety," according to its description. On Aug. 19, 2016, Jaydon was playing on the waterfront at Palmer Cove when he saw a kayaker fall into the water about 30 feet (10 meters) from shore. Along with an older woman, Jaydon jumped into the water to grab and pull the unconscious man to shore. Emergency medical personnel were unable to revive the man, whose death resulted from a medical condition. "He was very modest about his courageous act," Michelle Dancy said at Monday's ceremony. "Jaydon was a compassionate, peace-loving boy." The boy was recognized by Salem police and firefighters in front of his entire school. In March, the American Red Cross honored him in their category of Selfless Acts by Youth Heroes. On June 9, Jaydon was crossing railroad tracks to try to retrieve his bicycle when he was struck by the train. Sweeney's family attended
Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce – Employment Practices Liability Insurance September 15, 2017 (8:30 – 10 am) Have you or your company ever had to pay to settle a discrimination claim?If the answer is “yes”, then employment practices liability insurance (‘EPLI”) may be for you. EPLI is being purchased by more and more companies due to an increasing amount of discrimination claims filed by job applicants and employees. However, EPLI is different than traditional liability insurance. How do you know if an EPLI policy is right for your business? While the answer is “it depends”, employers need to be aware of several differences between traditional insurance and EPLI in order to make a decision regarding whether to purchase EPLI. Join management-side labor and employment law attorney Timothy M. Netkovick for this informational seminar on EPLI. Tim will provide you with an overview of the types of claims these policies generally cover and exclude. He will also identify the ten most important considerations you should be aware of when assessing whether a particular EPLI policy is right for your company. When you leave this seminar, you and your team will be able to fully assess your needs in regards to whether or not you should invest in EPLI. FREE to Chamber Members/$30 for Potential Members. Hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA. On-line registration is available on our website @ www.westfieldbiz.org or please call Pam at the Chamber at 413.568.1618.
the ceremony, which followed a flag-raising ceremony and somber reading of the names of the 206 people with Massachusetts ties who died in the Sept. 11 attacks. A moment of silence was also observed at Boston's Logan International Airport, where American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 took off before being hijacked and flown into the twin towers.
"(Sweeney) conveyed critical information about the five hijackers to the ground crew, including physical descriptions, seating assignments and their actions aboard as the plane approached New York," said Republican Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. Sweeney's sister-in-law, Jacqui Sweeney, said the plane's entire flight crew acted as a team, "looking after each other and caring for their pas-
sengers." In recent years, several families affected by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings have also attended the 9/11 anniversary remembrance. Previous recipients of the award include Carlos Arredondo, who rushed to help save the life of Jeff Bauman, a young man who lost both legs to one of the bombs.
Movie about marathon bombing survivor premiering at hospital BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. premiere of a film chronicling the story of Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman is taking place at the hospital where he and others who were injured in the 2013 deadly attack were treated. The movie, "Stronger," will screen at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston on Tuesday. It arrives in theaters Sept. 22. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Bauman and "Orphan Black" actress Tatiana Maslany as Bauman's then-girlfriend, Erin Hurley. Bauman, Hurley and their on-screen counterparts are expected to attend the premiere. Hurley was running the marathon and Bauman was there to cheer her on when two bombs went off near the finish line. He lost his legs. The movie is based on Bauman's memoir of the same name. Many of the people who treated Bauman play themselves in the movie.
Ward 6 Office Hours Announced Ward 6 City Councilor Bill Onyski and City Council President Brent B. Bean II will hold neighborhood office hours on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, 110-115 Airport Road. City residents are invited to attend the neighborhood office hours to meet with Brent directly and share their concerns and ideas. The sessions are open to all Westfield residents, no advance appointments are required. Special Guests: Mark Cressotti, City Engineer and David Billips, Director of Public Works, Eric Billowitz, Airport Manager BILL ONYSKI BRENT B. BEAN II Ward 6 City Councilor City Council, President (413) 568-7747 (413) 454-3573 william.onyski@cityofwestfield.org brentbean72@hotmail.com
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SOUTHWICK Library Board of Trustees at 7 pm Planning Board at 7 pm Planning Board Public Hearing - 33 Tannery Rd at 7:15 pm Planning Board Public Hearing - 22 Nicholson Hill Rd at 7:30 pm
TOLLAND Council on Aging at 9 am Conserv Comm Open Office Hours & Business Meeting at 3 pm
WESTFIELD Natural Resources Committee at 6 pm Housing Authority at 6 pm Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm DPW at 7 pm
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Southwick High School class of 1977 reunion Southwick class of 1977 High School reunion planned for November 24th at the Westfield River Brewing Company 707 College Hwy formerly ” Chucks Steak House” from 6 PM to closing. $5 per person Please send confirmation to Donna by text 413330-7711 or email Dan at dhess@southwickinsagency.com. Please spread the word and we are hoping for a good turnout.
The Class of 1964 Reunion Committee seeks to locate the following people The Class of 1964 Reunion Committee is trying to locate the following people to invite them to a Reunion Picnic on Saturday, September 16 from 12-5 pm at Strathmore Park. If you have any information on these people, please contact one of the following: Candy Pennington at cpennington@westath.org; Bill Kana at gunny33@msn.com, Bob Betts at rbb1946@gmail.com or Karen Sawyer at cincottak@verizon.net:
JOSEFA ALONSO KRISTINE ARNOLD SANTELLA (BARTO)DUVAL SANDRA (BECKWITH) BALL BRUCE BOGDAN JOHN BONK MICHELENE (BUSH) BYRON PAUL CAPUTO DENISE CARR LINDA (COLLIER) KEAHAN PATRICIA (CORKER) PRIESTLY CONRAD COWAN ELAINE (DAVIO)MCMAHAN-FLEET DIANA (DELNICKAS) KRAWIEC HELEN DOLAT ANTHONY DUNN GLENN EDINGER NEIL FARMER KATHLEEN (GORHAM) WOOD JANICE (GUZEWICZ) PALMER CHARLES HODGE JOYCE JOHNSON CHARLES KLEMAN
JANET LAMITIE HARRY LILLEY SANDRA (MACIOROWSKI) JACOBSON ELIZABETH MARCOULIER KAREN MASCO JOHN MCCANN SHARLENE MESICK CAROLE ANN MOORE VINCENT MORAWIEC STEPHEN PALMER RICHARD PHILLIPS ALICE (POLMATIER)WHEELOCK DARLENE (PRIESSLER) TRAPNELL CAROLYN ROOT JOSEPH ZABIELSKI BARBARA ZAWADSKI JOSEPH ZENESKI WILLIAM ZELINSKI JOHN BASHONSKI JAMES ONOFREY RICHARD EDMOND BERNARD SZOSTEK PETER MCCAFFERY
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Russell Senior Center Hosts Clarence Darrow Performance Monday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m., Richard Clark will perform Clarence Darrow by David Rintels, at the Russell Senior Center, 65 Main Street, Russell, MA. This play features intense court room drama and comic relief as it highlights the life and times of Clarence Darrow, attorney extraordinaire and defender of the downtrodden and the damned. From his youthful innocence in small town Ohio to the embattled national stage of the “Scopes Monkey Trial” and the Leopold and Loeb court rooms it is a roller coaster ride into the heart and mind of a complex American hero. Richard Clark is an actor with over thirty years of experience in New England regional theater, New York Theater and television. Mr. Clark’s performance is sponsored by the Russell Cultural Council.The public is welcome; light refreshments will be served after the performance. Please make reservations by leaving a message on the Russell COA reservation line at 862-6205.
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Where – oh – where have my favorite pharmacy technicians gone? Maybe some of you have noticed the change of employees at a certain drug store in town? It was bad enough when Brooks Pharmacy sold out – but we got used to the new store mainly because the valued employees stayed on. To a regular customer, especially a senior citizen, that means – well – everything! Why? Because they know us – the medications we take, and yes – when and if we should be receiving the flu or pneumonia injections or the shingles vaccine, etc. Maybe that means nothing to management but, to the paying customer it means everything. Did you ever imagine that some of us have no one at home and a kind word or gesture from your employees means the world to us and maybe – just – maybe that is why we come back to your store and spend our money, which pays your salary? Well, you should because in more cases than not it is true. I for one have seen the recent tension behind the pharmacy counter and it truly saddens me, it used to be such a happy place and everyone was so pleasant. A good business is built on good products, good service and good human relations, which makes good friends and trust. One person should not be allowed to ruin this.
Senate GOP looking for budget deal to open way to tax redo By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing toward the Republicans' prime goal of tax legislation, the GOP Senate leader and members of the Budget Committee are scrambling to come up with a budget deal to clear the way for the first tax overhaul in three decades. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and GOP members of the Budget Committee are meeting Tuesday with two top Trump administration officials to plot breaking the budget stalemate. Lack of a budget plan for the 2018 fiscal year starting Oct. 1 is a roadblock to the must-do legislation overhauling the tax system that Republicans and President Donald Trump have made their highest priority. Trump's top economic adviser, Gary Cohn, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are meeting with McConnell and budget panel members. Under Washington's complicated ways, passing a congressional budget blueprint is the only way to set in motion a special process for rewriting the tax code. If Congress can pass a budget, Republicans controlling the Senate don't need to worry about a Democratic filibuster blocking any tax bill. House action has been held up by a battle between moderates and conservatives over whether to pair spending cuts with the filibuster-proof tax measure. Senate action has been on hold while the House struggles. An impasse could doom the tax overhaul effort. On the budget panel, Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., is hoping to limit the deficit cost of the tax effort, while Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., is on the other end of the spectrum favoring more robust deficit-financed tax cuts. GOP leaders have asked them to try to craft an agreement among the 12 budget panel Republicans. Any Republican defection on the budget plan would deadlock the narrowly divided committee. "I'm a fiscal hawk, OK? I believe in pro-growth tax reform and I believe that's a mechanism toward lowering deficits," Corker said Monday. "But I'm also someone who wants to be realistic about all of this, and not let this just be party time that takes us no place but massive deficits down the road." Revamping the nation's tax system and providing relief for the middle class is a Republican mission in the wake of the collapse of efforts to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama's health care law. Trump has made it a pillar of his push for economic growth.
Unhappy moderate House GOP complicate 2018 for Republicans By ERICA WERNER and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Veteran Republicans are bailing on Congress in growing numbers, as GOP control of Washington fails to produce the unity or legislative successes party leaders wish for. With President Donald Trump willing, if not eager, to buck fellow Republicans and even directly attack them, a number of lawmakers no longer wish to be involved. The latest was two-term Rep. Dave Trott of Michigan, who said in a statement Monday that he'd decided after careful consideration that the best course for him was to spend more time with his family and return to the private sector. In contrast to those diplomatic words was Trott's most recent tweet, sent in mid-August: "I think America needs more unity and less divisiveness...meaning @realDonaldTrump should focus more on golf & have less press conferences." Trott joins a string of moderate Republicans, including Reps. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania, Dave Reichert of Washington state and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, who are not seeking re-election. Each of these seats will be heavily contested by Democrats eager to take back control of the House, and rumors abound of other GOP retirements still to come. New Jersey's Leonard Lance is weighing retirement, while another Michigan Republican, Rep. Fred Upton, is mulling a campaign for U.S. Senate, according to party operatives who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations. Also Monday a senior GOP senator, Bob Corker of Tennessee, issued a statement indicating indecision about his future following a CNN report stating that the influential chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee had not yet decided whether to seek re-election next year. "It's not an automatic for me. It just isn't," Corker told reporters, although he added that as chairman he has "a lot of impact without passing legislation. I can influence things. This is more about just what I believe to be the right thing to do." Although Republicans are hopeful Corker ultimately will decide to run — he already has $7.5 million in his campaign account — the senator was in Trump's Twitter cross-hairs in August after criticizing the president's response to the racially motivated protests in Charlottesville. "Tennessee not happy!" the president declared after claiming that Corker was "constantly" asking him whether or not he should run again next year. The developments have alarmed GOP operatives concerned that the trickle of retirements could turn into a flood unless congressional Republicans and Trump can come together and produce on their promises, particularly by overhauling the tax code. And, with Trump bypassing Republicans to make deals with Democrats, and encouraging primary challenges against sitting GOP senators, the retirement decisions also reflect concerns among some about whether they will get party sup-
port when they need it, especially with former Trump adviser Steve Bannon threatening all-out war on congressional leadership. "There are some stability concerns in the party about whose team everyone is on," said Josh Holmes, a GOP consultant and former chief of staff to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. "Concerns about whether your party is really with you." It all illustrates that, far from producing unity within the Republican Party, the Trump era appears to be exacerbating existing GOP divisions while creating new ones. The familiar divide between pragmatic and ideologically driven Republicans has been heightened, while Trump's deal-making with top Democrats last week is forcing elected Republicans to choose sides between Trump and GOP leaders McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan. "The party never united around Trump as it would another nominee, let alone president, and Trump is not a limited government conservative," said Alex Conant, a former top aide to Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. "And so he is not a traditional Republican and as a result is going to clash with the traditional Republicans that fill the ranks of Congress." The chaos and uncertainty produced by Trump and his orbit would be more acceptable to congressional Republicans if the party was achieving legislative success. Instead, its longstanding promise to repeal and replace Barack Obama's health care law collapsed on the Senate floor in July, while other priorities are moving slowly. As a result, a number of Republicans on and off Capitol Hill have come to view tax reform of some kind as a must-pass priority, without which the dam would likely break on retirements and Republicans would be in serious jeopardy of losing control of the House. "Republicans need to put points on the board, to deliver and show they are getting something done," said Tom Reynolds, a former New York congressman who once chaired the National Republican Congressional Committee and is now a lobbyist. Yet despite enthusiasm among Republicans, any final tax plan is a long way off, and many analysts are already predicting that Republicans will end up settling for some tax cuts that add to the deficit rather than full-blown reform. For their part, Democrats are projecting increased confidence about their prospects in next year's midterms, especially in the House, where they must gain 24 seats to win the majority. Republicans have a 240-194 edge, with one vacancy. Democrats have their highest hopes pinned on the 23 districts where GOP House candidates won last year, as did Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi pointed to Trump's overall approval rating nationally, which has dipped below 40 percent. "There's probably nothing more dispositive of who wins next year's elections than where the president stands a year before," Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters Friday. "The year is fraught with meaning because that's when people decide whether to run or not, and that really is a timetable that's very important to us, and very positive for us right now."
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In this Sept. 6, 2017, photo, President Donald Trump pauses during a meeting with Congressional leaders in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Washington. From left, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., Vice President Mike Pence, Trump, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. The tortured relationship between Trump and Ryan has gone cool again, with the Republican president making clear he has no qualms about bucking the GOP leader to cut deals with his Democratic foes. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Raymond P. Gozzo WESTFIELD – Raymond P. Gozzo, 68, (1948 –2017) died Saturday at home surrounded by his loving family, after fighting a courageous battle with leukemia. Raymond was born in Port Chester, NY and has lived in Westfield for many years. He was a retired Supervisor for the State of Connecticut Labor Department. He was a Vietnam War Veteran for the United States Army. He leaves his wife Suzanne (Noel) Gozzo; two sons Brian and Matthew Colby; eight grandchildren Taylor, Riley, Connor, Jake, Brianna, Hunter, Leila, and Emily; two sisters Sharron Gozzo and Heather Salvatore, his pup Bella and Rocco, his beloved grandpup. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister Sally Ann Zito. The funeral will be held at the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home Thursday at 8:45 am with Liturgy in Sacred Heart Church at 9:45 am followed by burial in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00pm. For more details please visit curranjones.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the D’Amour Cancer Center, c/o Dr. Richard Steingart, 3400 Main St. #6, Springfield, MA 01107 or to the Baystate Medical Center Oncology Unit, 759 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01199.
Paul Winch SOUTHWICK – Paul Winch, 80, of Southwick passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Wilmington, NY on October 9th, 1936 to the late Era and Marie Winch. In 1954 at the age of 17, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force. While in Alaska he met the love of his life, Rita Angelina Gennari of Springfield. They married on February 27th, 1959. Paul was in the Vietnam and Korean War. The military brought them to Alaska, England, California and Florida, all while having 5 children. They finally settled in Southwick, MA in 1974 after 20 long years. Two wars later, Paul retired from the Unites States Air Force. He then worked at Southworth Paper Company in West Springfield as a Boiler Fireman for many years until he retired. Paul is survived by his five children, Denise Bienvenue and Fiancé Dave Tufano of Brooklyn, CT; Matthew Winch and Fiancé Karen Hess of Southwick; Lisa Anderson and husband Russell Anderson of Southwick: Mark Winch and Christine Winch of Granville; and Sharon Winch and wife Pam Fortin of Windsor, Ct. His children were the pride and joy of his life. Paul leaves his 9 grandchildren Matthew Winch Jr., Tabatha Winch, Sherrie Girard, Alex Bienvenue, Joshua Girard, Sean Bienvenue, Madison Winch, Zachary Girard , and Nolan Winch. He also leaves his 5 great grandchildren Brayden Winch, Savannah Winch, Cally Clendenin, Ayden Winch, and Dominic Gilpatrick. He also leaves his loving sister-in-law Gloria Penney and husband Bill Penney of Southwick, and their children John Cigal Jr., Alysia Penney, and Kara Penney. He will be terribly missed by all. On any given day you would find Paul working in his yard or working a second job, and in his later years doing puzzles, reading, and watching the Red Sox games with his wife Rita. The family will receive friends from 4:00PM – 7:00PM on Thursday (September 14, 2017) in the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, (Highway 202/10) Southwick. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:00AM on Friday (September 15, 2017) in the New Southwick Cemetery, College Highway, Southwick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #219, P.O.Box 7, Westfield, MA 01086 or to Baystate Visiting Nurses and Hospice, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01102. Please visit www.forastiere.com to offer a personal expression of condolence.
Erma I. Kellogg SOUTHWICK- Erma Irene (Sandman) Kellogg, 91, (1925-2017) passed away on Thursday September 7, 2017. Born in Southwick, she was a daughter of the late Howard G. and Lottie (Lambson) Sandman. Erma lived most of her life in Southwick, while enjoying time in Winnesquam, New Hampshire and Naples, Florida. She was a member of Southwick Congregational Church and enjoyed puzzle making with her friends at the American Inn and baking banana bread. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Dr. Theodore “Ted” Kellogg Jr., with whom she worked in his Westfield Medical Practice while raising her family. Erma was also predeceased by her sister, Ida King and brothers, Harold, Ray, George, and Ernie Sandman. Erma leaves her children Patti Fuller (Kip), John (Cathy) , Kathy Molta (Joe) and Jeff (Kathy); and ten grandchildren, Art (Sarah), Scott (Heather) , and Patrick Madrid, Danielle Kellogg (Alan), Brianne DeRosa (John), Jordan (Allie), Anthony (Aliya), and Gavin (Kellie) Molta, Sarah Provencher (Ray) , and Mitchell Kellogg. She also leaves four great grandchildren, Rylee Madrid, Liam and Patrick Kellogg and Andrew Kellogg. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday September 23, 2017 in Pine Hill Cemetery, 140 West Silver Street, Westfield. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick. Personal expressions of condolence may be made by visiting www.forastiere.com
Emilia U. Brzoska Emilia Ursulina (Bertolino) Brzoska, 98, wife of the late John W. Brzoska, passed away at home on Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was born in Westfield on February 22, 1919, the daughter of the late Emilio and Anna (Danek) Bertolino. Emilia graduated from Westfield High School in 1936. She obtained a nursing degree in 1961 and worked in the nursery at Noble Hospital until her retirement. Emilia and John owned and operated a dairy farm in Southwick. She drove the farm vehicles, maintained the grounds, managed the household, and raised 4 daughters. She enjoyed sewing clothes, upholstering, creating beautiful area rugs, playing cards and spending winters in Florida. Emilia did so many things in her lifetime it is impossible to list them all. Emilia is predeceased by her sisters, Stella Pihl and Florianna Case, and leaves her sister Josephine Kotowski of Westfield. She leaves her 4 daughters, Linda Filipone of East Windsor, CT, Janet Brzoska Puma of Debary, Florida, Nancy Brzoska and Emily Susan Brzoska of Southwick; 4 grandchildren and one great grandson. Burial was private. Donations may be made to the Southwick Congregational Church at 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077.
Community activist found dead in Chicopee park CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts police are investigating the death of a man who was found shot in a Chicopee park. Authorities say 33-year-old Jafet Robles, of Springfield, was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds in Szot (zaht) Park on Monday morning. The body was found by parks department employees. The death remains under investigation and no arrests have been announced. Friends gathered for a vigil in the park on Monday evening remembered Robles as a father and community activist. Robles worked for the local chapter of Neighbor to Neighbor, a group that focuses on economic, educational and environmental justice for working families.
Man spared jail after victim asks judge for leniency NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man who pleaded guilty to robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint has been spared jail time after his victim asked the judge for leniency. The Daily Hampshire Gazette reports that Tyson Burnett was sentenced Monday to five years of probation after pleading guilty in Hampshire Superior Court to armed assault with intent to rob. The 20-year-old Burnett was one of three people who robbed Jaime Chadwick, a driver for Bruno's Pizza in Amherst in December 2015. They pointed what turned out Can to You be Help a BB gun at Sarah? Chadwick, who refused to give them money. Chadwick in court said Burnett was young and made a mistake and "should get a pass www.sarahgillett.org somewhere along the way." The judge called Chadwick's words "very magnanimous." The other defendants previously pleaded guilty.
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Murder suspect gets new trial after witnesses admit perjury SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man convicted of murder has been granted a new trial after two witnesses pleaded guilty to perjury for changing their testimony at his co-defendant's retrial. Angel Hernandez was convicted in the 2008 death of Alberto Rodriguez in Springfield. Prosecutors alleged that he paid Charles Wilhite to shoot Rodriguez after a long-running feud. Both Hernandez and Wilhite were convicted in 2010, but Wilhite was acquitted by a second jury in 2013. Two witnesses later pleaded guilty for offering different testimony at the trials. The Springfield Republican reports (http:// bit.ly/2gY962w ) that a judge found earlier this month that the perjury convictions constitute new evidence that didn't exist at the time of Hernandez's first trial.
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Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Monday, Sept. 4, 2017 2:25 p.m.: Accident, Franklin Street and Maple Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident. A 2014 Toyota Highlander and a 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe were involved. No injuries were reported and no tow trucks were requested. 5:58 p.m.: Disturbance and arrest, Southwick Road. Police received a report of an allegedly intoxicated customer refusing to leave a store. According to the police log, the customer had reportedly gone to their vehicle and almost drove into the building. They then left. Police stopped the vehicle at Southwick Road and Briarwood Place. Police reported that the vehicle was allegedly found on the side of the road with the operator reportedly obviously intoxicated. Police reported the operator, Vitaliy V. Borodin, 45, of Westfield, had reportedly failed field sobriety tests and was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence of liquor. 7:34 p.m.: Suspicious persons and arrest, East Main Street. Police received a report from an off-duty state trooper who reported that a party was attaching a license plate to the front of a vehicle. The vehicle also reportedly had a Connecticut plate on the back of the vehicle and a Massachusetts plate on the front that obscured another plate, according to the police log. Both plates reportedly came back as stolen, according to the log. Police reported that they stopped the vehicle and the operator, Gary R. Thibault, Sr., 52, of Springfield, reportedly had a suspended license. In addition, police reported various tools and items were in the vehicle that were reported taken from area stores. Police also reported Gary R. Thibault, Jr., 26, of Springfield, was also in the vehicle. Police arrested Thibault, Sr., and charged him with receive stolen property +$250, receive stolen property -$250, two charges of larceny over $250, operating motor vehicle with license suspended, subsequent offense, number plate violation to conceal ID and uninsured motor vehicle. Thibault, Jr., was arrested and charged with charged him with receive stolen property +$250, receive stolen property -$250 and two charges of larceny over $250. 8:14 p.m.: Accident, Russell Road and Western Avenue. Police received a report of an accident involving a motorcycle and a car. Police reported injuries were reported. One person was transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield via Westfield Fire ambulance and personnel, while multiple patient refusals were also reportedly acquired by Westfield Fire personnel. A tow truck was also requested. 11:06 p.m.: Assault, Broad Street. Westfield Fire Department personnel reported that someone came to the department and reported that they were assaulted. Police reported no suspects. Sarah Helps Seniors
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The City of Westfield remembers those lost on Sept. 11th The Westfield Fire Department held it Memorial Service to remember and honor those from Westfield who lost their lives and all the first responders. The solemn memorial was complete with a moment of silence, bagpipes and reflections on the event 16 years ago. (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher)
The Trant, Shea and Murphy families pause to remember.
Chief Mary Regan offers her remarks in the memory of the fallen.
Keith Supinski brought his daughter Ava (4yrs) to the memorial.
The firemen and other 1st responders stand in remembrance.
Mayor Brian Sullivan and other city officials pause in silent honor.
Fireman Randy Quarles rings “the fireman down” signal. Roger Bernash pipes “Amazing Grace”.
Firefighter Jen Daley and her son Calen (2 ½ yrs) pay their tribute.
The firemen of Westfield salute in commemoration.
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Maude’s Carson Center Care Coordinator had a point. Even though she was mad as all get- out at that Department of Children and Families’ Social Worker, it wasn’t helping her get her kids back when she threatened to cut his legs off with her chainsaw. In private, Maude asked herself, “Where did that come from?” Maude wasn’t a violent woman. Things felt unfair to Maude. DCF took her kids away because her boyfriend had broken her nose in front of them and she refused to kick him out. The house they were living in was owned by his mother; his brother lived next door—his other brother was a police officer. Where was she going to go? If she got a restraining order, how much was that piece of paper going to protect her? How would she feed the kids? The foster mother who had her kids drove her nuts. She fed her son and daughter “gluten free pancakes.” Have you ever had that stuff? It tastes like wet cardboard. And DCF thought SHE wasn’t a fit mother? The ladies in the Carson Healing Alliance Support Group laughed with her whenever she spoke about the cardboard pancakes. They knew how she felt. It was a support group for women healing from domestic violence. The Carson Domestic Violence Advocate who ran the support group helped each woman see what strength she’d held onto, but also how she’d changed over the years dealing with all the nonsense they had to deal with. Maude never drank before living with Todd. It was the only thing that would take the edge off after a day worrying about what he might do or say. And now she had a service plan from DCF that said she also had to get help for her drinking before she could get the kids home. Maude’s Care Coordinator asked her about bringing her therapist to a Care Coordination meeting. Maude was worried about all these people getting together—the DCF guy, the kids’ school counselor, the In Home Therapist, her therapist, even her domestic violence advocate. They could gang up on her and make this nightmare worse. But the Care Coordinator told her that she’d only invite who Maude wanted there, and that Maude would set the agenda. The meeting was nothing like she expected. It was hard to remember anything other than when the school counselor and the In Home Therapist talked about how much the kids wanted to come home to Maude. It’d been almost two years at the foster home. The visits were going well;? their therapy was going well. The counselor said, “These are good kids. They are happy, polite and so sweet and creative. In spite of everything Maude had to put up with, she did a really good job with them. They want to come home.” The In-Home Therapist said, “The visits are going well? their school work is great. It’s really time for the next step.” Maude’s eyes burned with tears and her throat swelled with anguish and the thought that the pain of separation might soon be over. Maude’s therapist jumped in and said she was really happy with the skills Maude had learned that helped Maude to manage her feelings now that she wasn’t coping by drinking anymore. With Maude’s permission, the Domestic Violence advocate had called the DCF worker and let him know that Maude was attending every support group and working with her individually. She’d found housing and was receiving benefits, just as the service plan recommended. It was at this meeting the DCF worker said he’d recommend to his supervisor that they move forward on reunification. It was two months after the reunification when she was talking with her Carson therapist that Maude realized how it was that seeing her two irreplaceable children taken by their hands out of her home that bloodied night so long ago had cut the legs of her life out from under her. And how this whole team had helped her stand again, without Todd, without alcohol, and with her children by her side. By JAC Patrissi
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Science Says: How repeated head blows affect the brain By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Researchers are tackling fresh questions about a degenerative brain disease now that it has been detected in the brains of nearly 200 football players after death. The suspected cause is repeated head blows, an almost unavoidable part of contact sports. As a new NFL season gets underway, here's a look at what's known — and what still needs to be learned — about the condition:
WHAT'S NEW? The largest report to date on chronic traumatic encephalopathy included 202 brains from football players at the youth, college and professional level, all donated post-mortem to a Boston brain bank. CTE was detected in all but one of the 111 NFL players studied, 90 percent of the college players and 20 percent of the high school players. It was absent in two younger players' brains. A previous report had described the disease in an 18-yearold football player, but finding additional cases at the high school level raises new questions about the game's safety for young players.
HOW COMMON IS CTE? The high occurrence of CTE in donated brains surprised researchers at Boston University and the VA Boston Healthcare System, whose brain bank is billed as the world's largest focusing on traumatic brain injury and CTE. But whether CTE is truly common in sports or the general population isn't known. Most brains studied for CTE have been donated by family members because of concerns about mental symptoms that might be related to the disease — they don't come from a random population of people. Some experts think it isn't common since many athletes get repeated head blows and never develop symptoms.
WHAT CAUSES CTE? Repeated knocks to the head are the most likely cause of CTE. Scientists believe genes probably play a role and may explain why some people with repeated head blows never develop the disease. Lifestyle habits including diet, alcohol and drugs may also somehow contribute.
HOW DO HEAD BLOWS AFFECT THE BRAIN? Though the brain is jello-like in texture and cushioned in cerebrospinal fluid, a powerful hit — from a hard tackle, a fist or bomb shock wave — can cause a concussion, forcing the brain to ricochet back and forth inside the skull. Besides bruising and swelling, researchers believe that force can cause the brain to elongate, stretching nerve cells and their axons — fiber-like parts that transmit messages between cells. With a mild blow, these cells may return to normal, but a forceful hit may cause them to die. Common symptoms after a concussion include dizziness, confusion, headaches, nausea and sometimes temporary loss of consciousness. CTE has been linked with repeated concussions and some scientists believe it may occur after repeated head blows that don't cause any obvious symptoms. But they still don't know how many head hits is too many.
WHAT HAPPENS IN CTE? The disease involves progressive brain damage, particularly in the frontal region, which controls many functions including judgment, emotion, impulse control, social behavior and memory. A signature feature is abnormal deposits of tau protein that accumulate around small blood vessels in brain crevices. Tau occurs normally in brain cells, helping them maintain their shape and function. But researchers believe that multiple head blows may dislodge tau protein from the cell structure and cause it to form clumps inside nerve cells. These tau clumps can damage and ultimately kill nerve cells, and can spread as the disease progresses. At advanced stages, brain shrinkage may occur. Abnormal tau deposits in different shapes, patterns and locations have been implicated in other brain diseases, including Alzheimer's Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.
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This combination of photos provided by Boston University shows sections from a normal brain, top, and from the brain of former University of Texas football player Greg Ploetz, bottom, in stage IV of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. According to a report released on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 by the Journal of the American Medical Association, research on 202 former football players found evidence of a brain disease linked to repeated head blows in nearly all of them, from athletes in the National Football League, college and even high school. (Dr. Ann McKee/BU via AP)
advanced disease had experienced personality changes, aggressive behavior, paranoia, poor memory, attention problems, dementia and depression. Some died by suicide. Whether the tau changes associated with CTE cause those symptoms is unclear.
IS IT JUST A FOOTBALL DISEASE? What's now called CTE was once thought to mainly affect boxers; the earliest known reference in the medical literature was a 1928 report by a New Jersey pathologist who referred to a "punch-drunk" syndrome. The first published finding about CTE in a retired NFL player was a 2005 report on Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mike Webster. CTE also has been found in other contact sports including soccer, baseball and ice hockey; in soldiers exposed to bomb blast waves; domestic violence victims; and in psychiatric patients who engaged in repeated head-banging.
WHAT'S FOOTBALL'S RESPONSE? Thousands of former players are due to get damage awards from a $1 billion settlement stemming from lawsuits claiming the league hid what it knew about a link between concussions and CTE. Earlier this year the NFL hired a Vanderbilt University sports concussion expert, neurosurgeon Dr. Allen Sills, as its first fulltime chief medical officer. Injury risks are part of football, but the league is trying to make the game safer, Sills said. New "no-go" criteria this season for when to keep injured players out of the game list confusion, amnesia and loss of consciousness after an on-field injury. Injured players will be evaluated in new portable sideline exam tents, for privacy and to reduce distractions for those with suspected concussions. There also will be a ban on "leaper" block attempts, where a defender leaping over the offense to block a kick is tackled midair.
WHAT'S NEXT? Researchers are seeking to refine brain scan techniques to identify CTE tau deposits in living brains. They're also looking for clues in blood or cerebrospinal fluid that would allow them to diagnose CTE before death. If such markers exist, they could be targets for drug treatment. Symptoms associated with CTE can sometimes be managed with drugs or other treatment, but there's no cure and the only way to prevent it is to avoid head blows. Studies are underway to identify if specific genes make certain athletes more vulnerable to brain damage from head blows, and researchers hope to pin down how many head blows it takes to develop CTE.
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Westfield vs. Agawam Girls’ Soccer
Emma Pedolzky dribbles the ball past an Agawam offensive player. Westfield scores their first goal on a shot to the far post.
Chandler Pedolzky tries to deflect a shot.
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Mackenzie Liptak heads the ball towards the goal (and an assist on Westfield’s first score of the game)
Georgina Badger steals the ball from the Ellen Jury pushes the ball upfield. Agawam attacker.
Second-half push boosts Bombers Westfield Tech’s Sydnie Brock (22), right, steps in to break up the drive of Pathfinder’s Sierra Table (15). (Photo by
By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer AGAWAM – Better late than never. After a scoreless first half, the Westfield High School girls’ soccer team scored twice to depart Agawam with a 2-1 win Monday. Chandler Pedolzky and Ellen Jury scored for Westfield. Mackenzie Liptak and Catherine Bean assisted. Westfield goalie Adrianna Arona collected 15 saves for Westfield. Mia Kelley scored the lone Agawam goal on a pass from Hope Santaniello.
Tigers dealt first loss Pathfinder 3, Westfield Technical Academy 1 Westfield Tech captain Emily White tallied a score in the second half off a direct kick to pull within one goal of a tie, but could not overcome a two-goal deficit on the road Monday. Pathfinder struck late in the second half to secure the win. Westfield Tech goalies Liliya Stepanchuk and Jenna Folsom combined for 12 saves.
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Westfield Tech’s Sheila Martinez (3) throws in the ball. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Rams force tie Southwick-Tolland 1, Amherst 1 Karli Langan scored on a direct kick with eight minutes regulation, and Southwick-Tolland escaped Amherst with a tie. Rams’ goalie Hannah Gerrish made seven saves.
Eagles shut out Saints Franklin Tech 4, St. Mary 0 St. Mary’s had three point blank shots and a penalty kick – the Saint put nine shots on target – but was unable to put the ball in the back of the net. Erin Olearcek and Paighton Ramos were very strong on the defensive side of the ball while Chloe Lussier and Allie Goodreau set up numerous chances up front. Jess Crosby started in net and Amelia Willenborg took over. Both played very well, stopping a combined eight shots. See H.S. Roundup, Page 11
Emily White (24) throws the ball in for Westfield Tech. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield Tech’s Heather Lannon (11) delivers a shot into the penalty box. (Photo by Chris Putz)
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS/RESULTS BOYS’ SOCCER WESTFIELD 1-1 SOUTHWICK 1-0 GATEWAY 0-0 ST. MARY 0-2 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 3-1 GIRLS’ SOCCER WESTFIELD 2-0 SOUTHWICK 0-1-1 GATEWAY 1-1-1
ST. MARY 0-3 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 2-0
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL WESTFIELD 0-2 SOUTHWICK 1-1
GOLF WESTFIELD 1-1 SOUTHWICK 3-0 ST. MARY 0-1 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 0-0
FIELD HOCKEY WESTFIELD 0-2 SOUTHWICK 0-1
MONDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS’ SOCCER WESTFIELD 2, AGAWAM 1 PATHFINDER 3, WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 1 SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND 1, AMHERST 1 FRANKLIN TECH 4, ST. MARY 0 MAHAR 2, GATEWAY 0 BOYS’ SOCCER WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 2, PIONEER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 0
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GOLF WESTFIELD 178, WEST SPRINGFIELD 205 RAMS NEARLY PERFECT SOUTHWICK 23.5, CHICOPEE 0.5 SMITH ACADEMY 20, ST. MARY’S 4 FIELD HOCKEY AGAWAM 7, WESTFIELD 0 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL WARE 3, SOUTHWICK 0
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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Ware, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.
BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 13 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis, Smith Voke, Westfield Technical Academy, Stanley Park, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Stanley Park, 3:30 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, 4 p.m.
Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF at Granby, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mount Everett, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, Bowie Field, 4 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF at Easthampton, Pine Grove Golf Course, 3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF at Turners Falls, Thomas Memorial Golf Course, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway at Frontier, 3:45 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF vs. Greenfield, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Commerce, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 22 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. John J. Duggan Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. Mon., Sept. 25 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Sept. 26 GOLF at Monson, Quaboag Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Franklin Tech, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Franklin Tech, 3:30 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.
SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Frontier, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Athol, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Athol, Time TBD Wed., Sept. 13 GOLF vs. Chicopee Comp, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 5:30 p.m. Thur., Sept. 14 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, Moriarty Field @ Granite Valley Middle School, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF vs. Amherst-Pelham, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Renaissance, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Renaissance, 5:30 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF vs. West Springfield, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 22 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian, 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 23 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 11 a.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 11 a.m. Mon., Sept. 25 GOLF vs. Northampton, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 26 GOLF vs. Hopkins Academy, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Monson, Granby, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Monson, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Frontier, Herlihy Field, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Mahar, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Frontier, Sunderland Recreation Field, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Mahar, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 27 GOLF at Mahar, Ellingwood Country Club, 3 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Westfield, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Westfield, 5 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 28 GIRLS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at South Hadley, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Turners Falls, 5 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Turners Falls, 6:30 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF at Hampshire, Beaver Brook Golf Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 6 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 29 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. John J. Duggan Academy, 5 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 20 GOLF at South Hadley, The Ledges, 3 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 4:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 6 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 2 GOLF at Chicopee Comp, Chicopee Country Club, 3 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 5:15 p.m.
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. East Longmeadow, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Ludlow, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Ludlow, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 6:15 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 18 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Frontier, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Frontier, 5:45 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 13 GOLF at Belchertown, Cold Spring Country Club, 3 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 20 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Northampton, Northampton Community Gardens, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Northampton, Northampton Community Gardens, 3:45 p.m.
Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF vs. Pope Francis, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 5:15 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 6:15 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 7 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 21 FIELD HOCKEY at Smith Academy, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 5:15 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m. GYMNASTICS vs. Agawam, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 6 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 6:15 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 15 No Sports Scheduled Sat., Sept. 16 FOOTBALL at Falmouth, Guv Fuller Field, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Wahconah, 2 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Wahconah, 3:30 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF vs. Holyoke, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Agawam, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Agawam, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 6:15 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 22 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. FOOTBALL at Hoosac Valley, 7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 25 JV FOOTBALL vs. Hoosac Valley, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, 6 p.m.
WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Central, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. Wed., Sept. 13 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at St. Mary, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at St. Mary, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF at McCann Tech, Forest Park Country Club, 3 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Commerce, Bullens Field, 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF vs. Mohawk Trail, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Greenfield, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Commerce, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Granby, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Granby, 3:30 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Putnam, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF at Sabis, Veteran’s Golf Course, 3 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Ludlow, Chapin Street Elementary, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Bullens Field, 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 22 No Sports Scheduled
Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mahar, Palmer, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Frontier, Palmer, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 28 GOLF vs. Pathfinder, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. Fri., Sept. 29 BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m. Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m. Tues., Oct. 3 GOLF at Central, Veterans Golf Course, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at SouthwickTolland, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at SouthwickTolland, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Putnam, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 4 GOLF vs. McCann Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 5 GOLF – PVIAC Girls’ Individual Championship, Elmcrest Country Club, 9 a.m.
GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 12 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science at Granby, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science at Granby, 3:45 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Athol, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Athol, 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 13
GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 22 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 3 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mohawk Trail, 3:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 4 No Sports Scheduled
No Sports Scheduled Thur., Sept. 14 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Frontier, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Frontier, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 6 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. Wed., Sept. 27 BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 19 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. St. Mary at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. St. Mary at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Renaissance, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 28 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 29 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 20 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Sept. 21 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 6 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Sci-Tech, 6 p.m. Mon., Oct. 9 No Sports Scheduled
Mon., Sept. 18 No Sports Scheduled
Thurs., Oct. 5 JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Athol, Game Field 2, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Athol, O’Brien Field, 6 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 10 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Monson, Westfield Technical Academy at Palmer, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Monson, Westfield Technical Academy at Palmer, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m.
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Continued from Page 9 “The final score was not indicative of the competiveness of the overall game as the Lady Saints had the bulk of the scoring chances especially early on,” St. Mary coach Southwick 23.5, Chicopee 0.5 Patrick Olearcek said. Southwick improved to 3-0 with a resoundSt. Mary looks to bounce back Friday at home against Pathfinder at Westfield Middle ing victory at Edgewood Country Club. James Longhi and Jack Fairlie each shot a 37 to lead School North at 4 p.m. the Rams. Chris Baker finished with a 40, and Brad Durand had a 41 in a near sweep.
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WTA vs. PVCA boys’ soccer
Rams nearly perfect
Gators silenced
Mahar 2, Gateway 0 Elysha Bedard and Emma Currier each notched a goal as Mahar tallied one goal in each half in turning back Gateway. BOYS’ SOCCER
Willenberg tops all Smith Academy 20, St. Mary’s 4 St. Mary’s No.1, Luke Willenberg led all golfers with a 37 at Tekoa Country Club.
WTA’s Phil Lisyanyy is sandwiched between PVCA opponents.
FIELD HOCKEY
Tigers stay red-hot Westfield Technical Academy 2, Pioneer Valley Christian 0 Westfield Tech stayed unbeaten with its third win in four days. Brad Marion had a hand in both Westfield Tech goals, scoring once and assisting on another in the Tigers’ home shutout. Kirill Okhrimenko also scored. “We still have a solid core from last year and a lot of new talent and character which is jelling great,” Westfield Tech coach Kyle Dulude said. “This year has been exciting watching this group believe in themselves.” Dan Kontsimal, Ruvim Suprunchuk, Dave Tikhonchuk, and Brody Paquette locked things down defensively for the Tigers. “These kids love soccer and more importantly they come to play every day,” Dulude said. “They really seem to enjoy the daily competition at practice. The chemistry is definitely apparent and I am excited to see what these guys can do with it this year.” GOLF
Hogan’s heroics Westfield 178, West Springfield 205 Westfield’s Jack Hogan shot a 39, and Bryan Daley and Spencer Cloutier each shot a 46 to help even out Westfield’s record at 1-1.
Brownies shut out Bombers
It’s a toss-up as Dave Antonovschi and an PVCA opponent try to gain control of the ball.
Agawam 7, Westfield 0 Gwen Smith made 27 saves in net for Westfield. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Indians sweep Rams Ware def. Southwick, 25-18, 25-11, 25-13 Monique Lemire had six aces for Southwick. Rams’ Chloe Emond finished with a kill and 10 digs. Jordan Halgas led Ware with six aces and six kills. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER Southwick-Tolland 2, Amherst 0 Eighth grader Annette St. Jacques (assisted by ninth grader Clare Hannah) and Malleigh McGivney (unassisted) scored for Southwick (1-1). Rams’ keepers Hannah Burke (3 saves), Sophia Andrade (2 saves), and Isabella Poules combined for a shutout in net.
WTA’s Brad Marion tries to get past the PVCA goalie during the game at Jachym Field Monday afternoon. Yeremey Kovylyak heads the ball back towards the PVCA goal.
JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Ware 3, Southwick 0 Southwick fell on the road at Ware.
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Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE
Not Looking for Anyone Dear Annie: I am a woman in my mid-20s, and I have known I’m asexual for about five years. This fact doesn’t play a major role in my day-to-day life, but it makes explaining my lack of romantic relationships to my family awkward. Every time I go home to visit, I get the usual questions of whether or not I’ve met anyone. My answer is always no. Though I don’t feel my family members are overly pushy about my relationship status, I know it worries them, and I can see the confusion on their faces. It’s clear they think that either there is something emotionally wrong with me or I’m a closet lesbian. Should I tell them I’m asexual? On one hand, it might help explain things to them and end the questions. On the other, it seems like an overshare of something that should be no one else’s business. I also worry that if I were to disclose this information, I’d get the usual, unhelpful reaction of being told, “It’s just a phase.” “You haven’t met the right man yet.” “Have you talked with a doctor about your hormone levels?” I will soon be going home again and could use some outside perspective on how much of my personal life to disclose. -- Not Interested Dear Not Interested: Listen to your gut -- which, based on your letter, seems to be telling you to come out to your family members. Yes, it’s possible they’ll brush it off as you fear. But that’s their problem. All you can do is hope that in time they’ll see you’re serious about this and accept it. Right now, there seems to be a wall up that’s preventing you from being close with them, and I get the feeling you won’t feel fully yourself around them until that wall is down. Dear Annie: Your recent column on the preferred way to wash dishes (the response to “Washing Well”) prompts me to offer mine. I use the biggest pot or bowl needing a wash. I put a little soap and a small amount of water in the bottom. I start with the silverware because it goes into your mouth and needs to be cleanest. I wash it in the soapy water and then rinse it with hot water that goes into the wash bowl. Next, I wash glasses and rinse into the bowl, which is filling up with water. Next, I do plates and other containers. I do the pots last. This way, I use only one bowl of water. And if the water gets too dirty at any point, I dump it and start clean -- but it’s rare that I need to do this. This is a method I have used through 40 years of camping. It uses minimal water, which is good if you have to boil water on a camp stove. I encourage everyone to use minimal soap. Soap left on dishes does more harm to your stomach than the occasional food scrap does. If you do use more soap, be sure to rinse well. I think this method uses the best parts of the methods of the mother and son who wrote to you. And in drought areas, such as the Southwest, it is especially friendly to the environment and the pocketbook. -- Lynn in Moorhead, Minnesota Dear Lynn: I love learning tips from crafty campers. Very resourceful. Thanks for sharing. 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 MALL MUSINGS Dear Readers: The recent subject of the FATE OF THE SHOPPING MALL brought in a lot of mail. Here are some responses: “I’m in favor of having shopping malls, because that’s where we like to shop. We want to be able to see the merchandise, to check its quality. We also enjoy the food courts in shopping malls.” -- Ed and Jean, via email “Sometimes, not everything you see online or in a catalog looks as good in person as it does on websites. And people are losing their jobs. It’s sad that the retail world looks so dismal right now; I hope a solution to save the mall can be found.” -- Vicki A. in California “In my area, ‘toughs’ are roaming and taking over [malls], making shoppers uncomfortable. Some malls have already closed.” -- Mary, via email “Malls are not a safe option in a lot of cities today. I haven’t been to one in a few years.” -- Sheri, via email “When I was young, the shops were on Main Street. Then malls were built, and Main Street died. All of the young people I know shop only online. The malls will die unless they can repurpose themselves.” -- Ruth R. in Texas “Once I know what something feels or smells like, it is far easier to order it online. It’s the alternative to driving 30 minutes away, parking in the sun, walking to the store, telling the kids to behave, waiting in lines, getting hassled by vendors and possibly overpaying for items. By the time I’ve finished my in- person shopping, it’s taken three to four hours of time. The monetary value of my time and sanity is not worth going to the mall anymore.” -- Kevin S. in San Antonio Thanks for your feedback -- let’s keep the discussion going! -- Heloise
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Billy Eichner: from ‘Street’ life to ‘American Horror Story’ By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many viewers first met Billy Eichner in his guise as a manic quizmaster hammering pedestrians with cockamamie pop-culture queries like "When Matt Damon daydreams he's running for the Senate, what state does he imagine he's in?" and "Where were YOU when Kelly Osbourne left 'Fashion Police'''? Eichner's breathless "Billy on the Street" premiered on Fuse in 2011, then moved to truTV, where its fifth season hit the pavement last fall (and is up for an Emmy as outstanding variety sketch series). Along the way, Eichner's career as an actor has blossomed. Now he can be as hard to miss in his TV acting roles as he was on the street accosting puzzled passers-by. He's co-starring in the third season of "Difficult People," the Hulu comedy where he and Julie Klausner play 30-something besties bonding in a snark attack on New York and the entertainment world they lackadaisically are trying to break into. In Netflix's comedy series "Friends from College," he appears alongside costars including Fred Savage, Cobie Smulders and Keegan-Michael Key as a grumpy gynecologist. And for something a little different, this week he bows as a supporting player on the second episode of "American Horror Story: Cult" (airing on FX Tuesday at 10 p.m. Eastern). No spoilers here. Let's just say Eichner plays a quirky next-door neighbor of series star Sarah Paulson who keeps bees and likes guns. "Cult" takes its cue from the election of President Donald Trump, which itself constitutes an American horror story in the eyes of the series. Trump's presidency "is a topic that everybody's talking about every single
day," says Eichner, "but it certainly hasn't been talked about in this way. To combine political commentary with the horror and gore that 'American Horror Story' is known for is, I think, really cool." To discover Eichner off the "Street," performing in roles other than his Billy alter ego, is to be surprised. And impressed. A commanding figure at 6-foot-3 with woeful eyes and a mouth that seems to alternately signal pique and wry amusement, he has much more to offer than his hysteric "Street" performance. "I'm not sure people knew that acting was in my bag of tricks," the 38-yearold Eichner says over a quiet cup of coffee on a recent day off from "Cult" filming. "But no one grows up saying 'I want to do "Billy on the Street.'" That was just a funny idea I had, and thank God it got me in the door. But when I was growing up, I wanted to be some combination of Nathan Lane and John Malkovich." For him, the seeds were planted growing up in New York, the son of parents who loved the arts and show biz. His accountant dad read him the newspaper gossip columns by Liz Smith and Cindy Adams and together they watched "Entertainment Tonight." With his parents, he saw movies and attended Broadway shows. He appeared in school plays and took voice lessons, then headed for Northwestern University's legendary drama school. After graduation, back in New York, Eichner's scramble began. "I remember standing on some crazy line for an audition for some regional musical and seeing how many people there were. I thought, 'This CAN'T be the only way in!'" He set about writing his own stage show, called "Creation Nation." It took the form of a late-night TV talk show
— he played the excitable host — and it was staged all over town to increasing popularity. As one of the evening's bits, he introduced a pre-taped segment called "Billy on the Street." "The initial conceit, and it still makes me laugh, is the idea that I am interrupting normal people heading to work or the dentist or otherwise going about their day, and I'm forcing them to talk to me about Cate Blanchett! That becomes a comment on my own love-hate obsession with the entertainment industry." A TV series version naturally followed, which led to "Difficult People," whose co-star and creator, Klausner, had first partnered with Eichner as a "Billy on the Street" producer. "He's a flavor that just wasn't out there before," Klausner said. "He makes choices that nobody else does. He commits like nobody else does. He never goes for the obvious thing." When time allows, he hopes to be back on the street as Billy — a character who by now, says Eichner, has come into his own. "He was commenting on pop culture before, but now he's PART of pop culture," Eichner says. "I'm very proud of that. And I never in a million years would have thought that he would be my entry into acting." Even so, Eichner feels like he's just getting started. "Now I'm trying to become the guy that I always intended to become prior to 'Billy on the Street.' Giving it time and trusting the process and then delivering: I get what has to happen for me to be where I want to be." Where does he want to be? "A lot of places." A hearty laugh. "But I'm very aware of the work it's gonna take to get there." ——— http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/ american-horror-story
Mariah Carey’s rap collaborations to be honored at VH1 event NEW YORK (AP) — Mariah Carey's many collaborations with rap artists will be celebrated at the 2017 VH1 Hip Hop Honors. VH1 said Monday the singer will be honored at the Sept. 17 taping, dubbed "Hip Hop Honors: The 90's Game Changers," at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. It will air Sept. 18. Carey, who has launched countless pop hits, has been known for her collaborations and remixes with rappers, including Jay Z, Bone ThugsN-Harmony, Busta Rhymes, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Nas, Snoop Dogg and Diddy. The event will be hosted by actress Regina Hall and will also honor actor Martin Lawrence. Missy Elliott will perform. VH1 said the TV special honoring hip-hop's foray into pop culture will also "recognize the victims of the hurricanes and provide viewers with ways to take action to help."
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017: This year you often feel confused. You might wonder how others communicate in the way that they do. You need more specifics than you are getting. Sometimes asking questions could alienate others. Observe as well as listen. If you are single, you could meet someone from out of the blue who makes quite an impression on you. Just getting to know each other opens you up to many new ideas. If you are attached, the two of you spend hours exploring a new hobby together. You naturally have a romantic bond. GEMINI enjoys sharing his or her ideas with you. 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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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH A veil of confusion could cause you to make a less-than-great choice. Wait until you see a situation more clearly, perhaps with the help of an astute friend who knows how to proceed, or someone who has some relevant experience. Tonight: Chat away with a friend, and catch up on news. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might be taken aback to hear what has happened with a friend who thought he or she was on the winning path, only to be proven wrong. Give this person some time, and you’ll both see the situation more clearly. Take news with a grain of salt. Tonight: Keep to your budget. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH You naturally seem to make the right decision for you and, if need be, for your inner circle. You might not be sure about an authority figure’s response, but you will get clarity soon. Someone near you is likely to play devil’s advocate. Tonight: A smile goes a long way. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Choose to say little. Not everyone needs to know your opinion. Visit with a friend over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. You will enjoy catching up on his or her news, and vice versa. You tend to feel great around this person. Tonight: Know when to call it a night. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH A discussion within a group demonstrates loyalty but might not lead to a good idea. You will want to toy with various concepts or play devil’s advocate more often in brainstorming sessions. A serious conversation could evoke some concern. Tonight: A must appearance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Others look to you for guidance and suggestions. You could be confused by a problem that someone else presents. Do your best to view the solutions presented by others as viable. You might wonder how there can be resolution with so much pride involved. Tonight: Out late. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Do some thinking in order to get past a problem. You are likely to see a solution that will give you a better understanding of where others are coming from. Someone close to you could be unusually negative. You might be confused by what is happening. Tonight: Follow the music. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You always do well when relating to others on a one-on-one level. Today is no exception. Understand that your expectations won’t be the same as someone else’s. Communication flourishes, but you might not be hearing the same message. Tonight: Speak openly with a pal. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH You could be in a situation where you feel as if someone is not as clear as you would like. Confusion surrounds the domestic front. How you deal with this confusion will determine which direction you are likely to head in. Tonight: Join close friends at a favorite place. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You have a lot to do, but you might need to work late. Spend more time alone, without others supervising you or friends touching base. You will clear out the lion’s share of the work. Use your instincts with a loved one. Confusion surrounds communication. Tonight: Hang out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You can’t help but tap into your playful side right now, especially while others are so serious and demanding. Be careful with your financial dealings; you could cause yourself a lot of trouble if you become too playful with your money. Tonight: Let out your inner child. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might be more of an enigma to others than you are aware. You might seem vague, inspirational and distant all at the same time. You will see an agenda differently from how those around you see it. Avoid becoming overly serious and perhaps upset. Tonight: Head home. BORN TODAY Comedian Louis C.K. (1967), singer Jennifer Hudson (1981), singer-songwriter Barry White (1944)
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The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on September 19, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court St., Westfield, MA on the application of Comcast Service Center for a Special Permit per Zoning Ord. Sec. 3-170.7(6) to allow for diesel generator fuel storage at 1110 East Mountain Road, zoned Rural Residential and Water Resource. The application is available for public inspection at the Planning Office and at
The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on September 19, 2017, at 7:00 PM, in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA on the application of One Development & Construction for a Special Permit, Site Plan Approval and Stormwater Management Permit per Zoning Ord. Sec. 3170.7, 6-10 & 4-110 to allow for commercial building development at 0 Progress Ave. (Parcel 64R-39), zoned Industrial A and Water Resource.The application is available for public inspection at the Planning Office and at:
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Notice is hereby given that Public Hearings will be held at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA on September 19 2017, by the Planning Board & on September 21, 2017, by the City Council to consider a petition of the City Council to create a new “Medical Services” zoning district at 91, 115 W. Silver St. & 82, 84, 86 Court St., currently zoned Residence A. The petition’s full text and map is available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office and Planning Dept., 59 Court St., Westfield, MA and at: www.cityofwestfield.org/ applications
FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE • EAST MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB
Results for September 8, 2017 19 couples participated on a perfect evening for golf Points results front-9: Bill Bowen and Eileen Bowen 41 points Net results front-9: Dave Warner and Sue Moore 70 Points results back-9: Gerry Potvin and Nancy Jamrog 42 points Net results back-9: Mike Mulligan and Sue Woodbury 68 Pioria results: Chris Generuex and Tess Perez 70 Final evening for the 2017 Friday Couples League is September 29. Steak dinner and awards ceremony will follow golf. Teams must let us know if they will be playing and attending the final evening and dinner. The final evening will be a scramble format for each team with dinner to follow at approximately 7:00pm. Congratulations to the winners. Winning teams receive pro shop “chits” money redeemable for pro shop merchandise. Winning “chits” may be used anytime during the season and must be used by October 31, 2017. Special orders must be made before September 29, 2017. Thank you! Ted Perez Jr East Mountain Country Club Westfield
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LEGAL NOTICES September 5, 12, 19, 2017 LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Valerie L. Wilder to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for PHH Mortgage Corporation, dated January 31, 2012 and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 19109, Page 348 of which mortgage PHH Mortgage Corporation is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corporation to PHH Mortgage Corporation dated December 22, 2015 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 21008, Page 444, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 107 Sunset Drive, Westfield, MA 01085 will be sold at a Public Auction at 11:00 AM on October 3, 2017, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: CERTAIN real estate situated in WESTFIELD, Hampden County, Massachusetts bounded and described as follows: BEING THE major portion of Lot #15 (fifteen), said Lot being shown on the plan entitled "Plan of Land, Sunset Drive Extension..." and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 55, Page 62, and more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING AT an iron pin in the Northwesterly line of Sunset Drive, working the most Westerly corner of Lot #14 (fourteen), as shown on said Plan, and running thence N. 40° 30' E. Along said Lot #14 (fourteen), Two hundred thirtysix and 81/100 (236.81) feet to an iron pipe in the Southwesterly line of Lot #56 (fifty-six) as shown on said Plan; thence N. 49° 00' W. Along said Lot #56 (fifty-six) and along Lot #55 (fiftyfive), as shown on said Plan, One hundred and 00/100 (100.00) feet to an iron pipe at Lot #16 (sixteen), as shown on said plan; thence S. 40° 30' W. Along said Lot #16 (sixteen), Two hundred thirty-five and 06/10.0 (235.06) feet to an iron pipe; thence S. 48° 00' W. One hundred and 03/100 (100.03) feet to the iron pipe at the place of beginning. TOGETHER WITH the right to use in common with Anna B. Striniste, her heirs and assigns, Sunset Drive, a fifty (50) foot street extending Northwesterly from Southampton Road to Beverly Drive, as shown on said Plan, and also that certain triangular parcel of land lying between the Northeasterly line of Sunset Drive, as shown on said Plan and the Southeasterly line of the premises herein described and hereby conveyed for all purposes for which public streets are commonly used.
1st Place Fred Rogers & Bob Berniche 208.5 Points 2nd Place Jim Johnson & Jim Floraski 186.5 Points SUBJECT TO easement right in 3rd Place Dick Williams & Ron Sena 182 Points said Sunset Drive, taken by the of Westfield, as set forth in 4th Place Bill Lawry & Dave Gile 180.5 Points City order dated December 1, 1960 recorded as aforesaid in 5th Place Ed West & Harry Pease 178 Points and Book 2785, Page 169. 6th Place Rich Chistolini & Eric Wilder 175.5 Points For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Hampden 7th Place Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy 173 Points County Registry of Deeds in Book 12962, Page 78. 7th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 173 Points The premises will be sold sub8th Place Ray West & Harpo Czarnecki 167.5 Points ject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assess9th Place John Kidrick & Erroll Nichols 167 Points ments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable of record entitled 10th Place Bob McCarthy & Jack Blascak 164 Points toencumbrances precedence over this mortand subject to and with 11th Place Dave Liberty & Jim French 158.5 Points gage, the benefit of all easements, rereservations and con12th Place Stu Browning & Jack Labroad 156.5 Points strictions, ditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of 13th Place Skip Couture & Bob Dudas 156 Points parties in possession. 13th Place Harry Thompson & Jeff Guglielmo 156 Points Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashor certified check in the sum 14th Place John Lucas & Carl Haas 151.5 Points ofier's$5,000.00 as a deposit must shown at the time and place 15th Place Butch Rines & Bill Wallinovich 146.5 Points ofbethe sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder 16th Place Ron Bonyeau & Mike Ripa 136.5 Points and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bid der to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptLow Gross Eric Wilder & Angelo Masciadrelli @ 43 ance of bid; balance of purLow Net Closest to Pin on 11 Closest to Pin on 16 Closest to Pin on 18
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chase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.
LEGAL NOTICES September 5, 12, 2017 City of Westfield Planning Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on September 19, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court St., Westfield, MA on the application of the Laguercia Family Ltd. Partnership for a Site Plan Approval per Zoning Ord. Sec. 6-10 to allow for redevelopment for a commercial building at 192-196 E. Main St., zoned Business B and Floodplain. The application is available for public inspection at the Planning Office and at: www.cityofwestfield.org/ applications
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September 5, 12, 2017 City of Westfield Planning Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on September 19, 2017, at 8:00 PM in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA on a Definitive Subdivision Plan and a Stormwater Management Permit application submitted by Edward & Marcy Szuba for “Breighly Estates” in order to create 12 residential lots located on the westerly side of Birch Bluffs Drive. The property is known as Parcel 104-13 and contains approximately 16 acres. The application is available for public inspection at the Planning Office and at: www.cityofwestfield.org/ applications
September 13, 20, 2017 TOWN OF SOUTHWICK, MASSACHUSETTS
BELT TECHNOLOGIES Agawam, MA Positions Available Laser Welder – Belt Technologies is looking for an experienced machine operator to operate a laser welder in a production environment on the 1st shift. Qualified applicant must have solid mechanical skills, able to read blueprints and have excellent manual dexterity. Finisher/Packer – Belt Technologies is looking for an individual to operate small finishing equipment in our finishing department as well as final packaging of product. Individual needs to be detail oriented, able to handle delicate parts and works well to verbal and written instructions. This is a first shift position. To apply please email: cgadbois@ belttechnologies.com or fill out an application at: 11 Bowles Road Agawam, MA
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Pursuant to MGL Ch. 30B, Section 16, SEALED PROPOSALS for leasing the building (Old Town Library) and a portion of the land located at 475 College Highway, Southwick, MA, will be received at the Office of the Select Board, Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077, until 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. A Mandatory Property Inspection date is set for September 27th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Proposal specifications may be obtained by visiting the Town’s w e b S i t e a t www.southwickma.org
Armbrook Village is looking to add to our Wait Staff team. We have PT positions, days and evenings available, weekend availability required. Our Wait Staff are responsible for serving meals to residents and guests in the dining room, assisting cooks in preparation of meals, setting and clearing tables in the dining room. Please apply in person: Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield MA, to complete an application.
The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
City of Westfield Public Works Department
Karl J. Stinehart Chief Procurement Officer
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Water Treatment The City of Westfield seeks qualified applicants for the positions of Head Treatment Plant Operator/Foreman and Treatment Plant Operator. Head Plant Operator license requirement: two (2) years of full time experience in Water Treatment Plant operation and maintenance, Massachusetts certification as a Drinking Water Facilities Treatment Operator Grade T-3, Knowledge and understanding of operations and maintenance of drinking water treatment plants and laboratory analysis procedures, Bachelor of Science degree in physical and/or biological sciences preferred. High School diploma required and Massachusetts Driver’s License Class D. Plant Operator license requirement: Knowledge and understanding of the operation and maintenance of drinking water treatment plants and laboratory analysis procedures, Minimum of two (2) years of full time experience in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility or related experience, High School diploma or equivalent, Massachusetts Certification as a Drinking Water Treatment Operator Grade III, Massachusetts drivers license required. For more information including complete job description, qualifications, closing dates and application information l o g o n t o www.cityofwestfield.org
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