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VOL. 83 NO. 30
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2014
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Woodland School renovations ahead of schedule By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – SouthwickTolland-Granville Regional Schools Superintendent John Barry updated the School Committee last night on the campus construction progress. He said Woodland Elementary School renovations are moving along rapidly and they should be completed ahead of schedule. “Woodland will mostly be done at the end of the summer,” Barry said. Work in what will be the preschool, music and guidance wing is almost done, and Owner’s Project Manager PDS wants to move the guidance department in and work in the other wing. “Abatement has been done and electrical and plumbing have been roughed in,” Barry said. “When the heating season is over, they want to move music classes in the cafeteria so they can start on the auditorium.” PDS is also considering taking down ceilings and ripping up floors in the corridors this spring while class is still in session. Barry said this would allow them to start those renovations as soon as students are out of the building for the summer. At the high school, construction is moving along. Barry noted that during February vacation, the student parking lot will be dug up for a drainage project and would not be patched until the week after students return. See Renovations, Page 3
A Southwick resident attempts to clear her driveway this morning as the snow continues. (Photo
Storm makes its way across western Mass. snow is expected to be the wet and heavy type that weighs down power lines and tree limbs. Outages were minimal midmorning. See Snowstorm, Page 3
H.S. games ppd., hockey awaits fate By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – All local high school sporting events have been canceled Wednesday except for the showdown between the Westfield and Agawam High boys’ varsity ice hockey teams, Westfield High athletic director Karen Gomez said early Wednesday morning. See H.S. Games, Page 3
Grant targets underage drinkers By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Members of the city’s community policing unit got a boost in their ongoing struggle to control underage drinking in the Whip City when the Westfield department was selected as one of 76 police departments across the Commonwealth to share $532,000 in grant money. Westfield’s slice of the pie provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice was $9,980.64, an amount determined by the size of the community and distributed by the highway safety division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe
said that the grant “provides much needed funding to target the problem of underage drinking” and said “whether you are underage, plan to sell to a minor, or buy alcohol for a minor” the grant funding will help the city police “diligently enforce the law.” Much of the underage alcohol enforcement is done by the community policing officers under the command of Sgt. Eric Hall who said that his unit will use the grant funds to expand on enforcement patrols in the downtown area and for stings and compliance checks in local bars, restaurants and stores. Hall explained that at least some of the city’s community policing officers are at work patrolling the downtown area every Thursday and Friday (and Saturday when possible) evening, when Westfield State
University is in session, to enforce liquor laws and said they regularly encounter students abroad with liquor in their possession. “The first weekend they were back (from semester break) we had 16 calls” he said but said that the grant money will mostly be used for other purposes. He said that the extra funds will allow for the extra officers needed to conduct a sting operation which, he said, needs many officers. He explained that, to be effective, the sting teams need to make nearly simultaneous checks at liquor establishments to ensure that employees of the first establishments checked do not have time to call around and warn their friends at other establishments. See Underage Drinkers, Page 3
WPS Literacy Leadership Team showcases progress By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield School Committee Monday was brought up to speed on the overarching goal and ongoing literacy action plan of the District’s Literacy Leadership Team. The team, composed of Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan Dargie, Language Arts Supervisor Chris Tolpa, Director of Assessment and Accountability Denise Ruszala, Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Patricia Byrnes, and North Middle School Principal Chris Rodgers, were on hand to stress a goal of 95 percent of all
Westfield Public School students in third-grade through ninthgrade reading at or above grade level by 2016. The team is seeking to accomplish this initiative through improvements in leadership, assessment, instruction, professional development, and intervention. According to their presentation, the team has already gone about writing a district literacy plan and is implementing monitoring systems for it, and is in the process of establishing individual literacy teams at schools in the district. Ruszala’s Assessment and Accountability Department has
also created a calendar of assessments and has begun implementing the Power School system. The District hoped to have articulated a “comprehensive” Pre K-12 literacy assessment plan by spring 2013, and is in the process of finalizing specific assessments, and looking into several data management systems. “I am impressed by what we have accomplished for our students in the area of literacy and the work that is ongoing,” Dargie said prior to introducing the team and their progress. She went on to add that the team’s plan was constructed within the Massachusetts state framework.
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BOSTON (AP) — A storm that could drop a foot or more of snow in some places is hammering Massachusetts. The snow hit western portions of the state in the pre-dawn hours today and arrived in Boston just in time for the morning commute. Six to 12 inches of snow is expected around Boston, with 3 to 6 inches in southeastern areas before changing to sleet and rain. Higher elevations in western Massachusetts could see up to 15 inches or more. Many communities including Boston, Worcester, Springfield closed schools. Westfield schools had a planned day off for teacher inservice. Also closed today are Westfield City Hall, the Westfield Council on Aging, the Westfield Athenaeum and the Westfield Boys & Girls Club. Southwick town offices will have no meal program. The state’s utilities say they are preparing for the possibility of more power outages than in earlier storms this winter, because today’s
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After Tolpa spoke of the leadership initiatives being put in place, Ruszala stated the importance of data collection as the district moves forward in this five-year plan. “We collect individual, classroom, district and state data,” she said, adding that student achievement data “supports instructional decision-making and in making programmatic decisions.” Ruszala stated that she hopes to have the assessment and data management systems fully implemented by 2015. Regarding the instruction, professional development, and See Literacy, Page 7
By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Finance Chairman Christopher Keefe anticipated heated debate Monday night as members of his committee, and other City Council members, discussed an extended agenda of appropriations and transfers. Keefe wasn’t surprised that debate did occur then, with some pushback from several council members. What surprised Keefe was the funding requests that were the focus of greatest scrutiny. In addition to Keefe, committee members Ward 6 Councilor Christopher Crean and Ward 5 Councilor Robert Paul Sr., the meeting was attended by Ward 2 Councilor Ralph Figy, as well as At-large Councilors Dan Allie, Cindy Harris and Matt VanHeynigen. The council debate of the hot topic items tomorrow night may not only define the character of the City Council, which has six new members, but also the relationship between the seven At-large members and those six representing wards. The hot button items Monday night were not the multimillion dollar sewer and water project funding, but the Domus request for $80,000 to build a home on Broad Street for homeless teens attending city high schools and for the $371,000 to complete the design and bid documents for the senior center project on Noble Street. Figy is a strong proponent of both projects which are in his ward, both of which serve groups with unique needs. Ann Lentini, executive director of Domus Inc., is seeking the $80,000 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding collected as a property surtax to create low-income housing for up to 10 homeless students. That funding is the city’s “good will” See New City Council, Page 3
WSU holds ‘Celebration of Life’ By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Following the death of Nelson Mandela, the beloved former President of South Africa who served as a global symbol of freedom for so many, the Multicultural Student Association at Westfield State University shared the sentiments of the rest of the world when planning the programming for the school’s month-long celebration of Black History Month. In an event held yesterday in conjunction with the University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Owl’s Nest room in the lower level of the Ely Campus Center played host to over 30 students and faculty gathered to celebrate the start of month-long events seeking to honor the lives and contributions of both African and African-American leaders, with a speech from WSU Professor of Sociology Dr. Nomazengele Mangaliso. Mangaliso, who hails from South Africa, spoke of the influence Mandela and Dr. Martin Luther King had in changing the course of their respective home nations forever, on the 101st birthday of another civil rights hero, Rosa Parks. “When you sit back and reflect on their cultural and political work, they left big shoes to fill,” she said. “MLK has been gone for almost 50 years, but his legacy lives on. And Mandela’s See Life, Page 7
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Quilting Classes WESTFIELD - Westfield Creative Arts will offer three quilting classes at the Westfield State University Downtown Art Gallery. The classes will be instructed by Marsha Molloy. The following classes will be offered: “Quilter’s Work in Progress” is a four-week session with starting days on the first Saturdays of each month from March until June from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Quilters bring their own projects, either new or unfinished, to work on. The fee is $72 for non-members. “Quilter’s Puzzle Block of the Month” is a four-week session with starting dates on the first Saturdays of each month from March until June from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $72 for non-members. “Open Studio Quilting” is an eight-week session held Wednesdays, February 19 to April 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The course is an unstructured class for both beginners and experienced quilters. The fee is $160 for non-members. A full schedule of class dates and times can be found at www.westfieldcreativearts.com. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on Westfield Creative Arts, call 413-478-9423.
Breakfast Open House RUSSELL - On Wednesday. February 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., the Russell COA will have a Breakfast Open House, serving coffee, muffins, oatmeal, etc. This event is free and open to all seniors in Russell and surrounding communities. Some take-home frozen breakfast foods will be available.
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Right around the holiday’s Carole Thornton of Westfield traveled to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and she brought her copy of The Westfield News with her. If you’re travelling somewhere, make sure to get a picture of yourself with a copy of The Westfield News and e-mail it, along with a description, to pressreleases@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com
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Alabama store giving $70K in refunds after Super Bowl GARDENDALE, Ala. (AP) — Customers of a Birmingham-area jeweler are getting about $70,000 in refunds because of the Super Bowl. Jeff Dennis Jewelers in Gardendale ran a promotion offering a cash refund on purchases if either Denver or Seattle scored a safety during the game. Dennis tells AL.com (http://bit.ly/1kEhFqe ) he was thrilled when Seattle scored a safety on Denver’s first offensive play, and so are customers. Brian Nunnally of Kimberly is getting a refund on a $260 necklace he bought as a Valentine’s gift for his wife. The refunds don’t come from Dennis’ pocket: He buys an insurance policy through Lloyd’s of London to cover the cost. This is the third such promotion that has paid off for Dennis in three years. He says the gimmick helps by increasing sales.
LOCAL LOTTERY Last night’s numbers
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TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2014. There are 329 days left in the year.
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n Feb. 5, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed increasing the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices; the proposal, which failed in Congress, drew accusations that Roosevelt was attempting to “pack” the nation’s highest court.
On this date: In 1783, Sweden recognized the independence of the United States. In 1811, George, the Prince of Wales, was named Prince Regent due to the mental illness of his father, Britain’s King George III. In 1914, “Beat Generation” author William S. Burroughs was born in St. Louis. In 1919, movie studio United Artists was incorporated by Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, D.W. Griffith and Charles Chaplin. In 1922, the first edition of Reader’s Digest was published. In 1940, Glenn Miller and his orchestra recorded “Tuxedo Junction” for RCA Victor’s Bluebird label. In 1953, Walt Disney’s animated feature “Peter Pan” was first released. In 1967, “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” premiered on
CBS-TV.
gold medalist Michael Phelps for three months after a photo showing him inhaling from a marijuana pipe became public.
In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell stepped onto the surface of the moon in the first of two lunar excursions. In 1973, services were held at Arlington National Cemetery for U.S. Army Col. William B. Nolde, the last official American combat casualty before the Vietnam cease-fire took effect. In 1989, the Soviet Union announced that all but a small rearguard contingent of its troops had left Afghanistan. In 1994, white separatist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in Jackson, Miss., of murdering civil rights leader Medgar Evers in 1963, and was immediately sentenced to life in prison. (Beckwith died Jan. 21, 2001 at age 80.) Sixty-eight people were killed when a mortar shell exploded in a marketplace in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Ten years ago: CIA Director George Tenet offered a forceful defense of prewar intelligence in a speech at Georgetown University. Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf pardoned the country’s top nuclear scientist, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, for leaking weapons technology to Iran, Libya and North Korea.
Five years ago: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer. USA Swimming suspended Olympic
One year ago: President Barack Obama asked Congress for a short-term deficit reduction package of spending cuts and tax revenue that would delay the effective date of steeper automatic cuts scheduled to kick in on March 1. (The president and congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement, and the $85 billion in federal spending cuts, known as sequester, went into effect.)
Today’s Birthdays: Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Aaron is 80. Actor Stuart Damon is 77. Tony-winning playwright John Guare (gwayr) is 76. Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn is 75. Actor David Selby is 73. Singer-songwriter Barrett Strong is 73. Football Hall-of-Famer Roger Staubach is 72. Singer Cory Wells (Three Dog Night) is 72. Movie director Michael Mann is 71. Rock singer Al Kooper is 70. Actress Charlotte Rampling is 68. Racing Hall-of-Famer Darrell Waltrip is 67. Actress Barbara Hershey is 66. Actor Christopher Guest is 66. Actor Tom Wilkinson is 66. Actor-comedian Tim Meadows is 53. Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh is 52. Actress Laura Linney is 50. Rock musician Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver) is 50. World Golf Hall-of-Famer Jose Maria Olazabal is 48. Actor-comedian Chris Parnell is 47. Rock singer Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) is 46. Singer Bobby Brown is 45. Actor Michael Sheen is 45. Country singer Sara Evans is 43. Actor-singer Darren Criss (TV: “Glee”) is 27. Actor Jeremy Sumpter is 25.
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Continued from Page 1 He said that the other area the grant funds will be used is to fund “reverse sting” operations in which officers set up in the parking lot of a liquor establishment and check young customers when they carry their purchases back to their vehicles which are often occupied by friends who may be younger that the designated alcohol purchaser. McCabe warns that the police, with help from the grant funds, Westfield State University and the city’s License Commission, will “crack down on both the minors who seek to circumvent the law and those people and businesses which enable them.” “Parents and students need to know that hosting a party where alcohol is served to minors is both illegal and extremely dangerous for the minors and others in the community,” he said and points out that adults who supply alcohol to persons younger than 21 face legal liabilities. He provides information to suggest that the on-going effort to keep alcohol out of underage hands seems to be making progress. He reports that, in Massachusetts, violations recorded for underage drinking decreased 41.5 percent between 2007 and 2011 and, between 2006 and 2010, arrests of drivers younger than 18 year-of age for operating under the influence of liquor fell 45.4. “Underage drinking is not a game” he said. “It’s deadly serious.”
Renovations Continued from Page 1 “They need to do this work so they can close out the back wing,” he said. Barry also told the committee that the new track project came in over budget estimations. “We always knew we might have to put a little more money into it,” he said. Barry said the schools may need to contribute an additional $30,000. “And the donor is also willing to increase his contribution,” Barry said, adding that the committee could take action at a future meeting.
New City Council Continued from Page 1 gesture to secure $1.4 million in state and federal funding. The project is to convert the former Red Cross Chapter house on Broad Street and construct 10 single-room residencies (SRO) in the Broad Street facility, as well as building an addition onto the existing structure. The facility would have several common areas to provide support services and counseling, as well as teaching life skills to the student, such as cooking, diet, budgets and finances. “These are life skills that they did not learn from their families,” Lentini said. “This is an excellent location because they have access to school buses, public transportation, jobs and shopping. Domus has been working on this problem of homeless teenagers since 2008.” “If we don’t go forward with this project, that state and federal money will go to another community,” Lentini said. “This project also preserves an historic building downtown. It would be the first project of this kind in western Massachusetts.” Figy said that At-large Councilor James R. Adams, who was not present Monday night and who owns a business a short distance down Broad Street, investigated the business potential of the Red Cross building. “Jim, speaking at the Planning Board, said that no developer is going to invest the kind of money needed to convert that building to another use,” Figy said. “It would be cheaper to just tear it down.” Crean said his concern is that the $1.4 million budget to convert the building under the Domus project will cost $144,000 per unit. “I’ve been very supportive of all of the Domus projects,” Crean said. “My concern, and that of my constituents, is that $144,000 is the cost of a home. I worry that good intentions will have negative consequences down the road. Part of me is very cautious because this is a very costly program.” “This project is not an issue in the neighborhood,” Figy said. “I think you’re overthinking the issue.” Keefe said that the members could continue that debate on the City Council floor tomorrow night. Crean made a motion to give the project a positive recommendation from the Finance Committee. The committee also voted to give the Senior Center project funding a positive recommendation, but a number of councilors, both of the Finance Committee and in attendance, expressed concern about financing construction. Keefe said that approving the $371,000 free cash appropriation to complete the design and bid document preparation is a good step, but questioned the city’s ability to afford the $7 million construction bond. “How much (bond debt) can we afford?” Keefe asked. “Get the plans completed and put (the construction project) on the shelf, then pull them out when funding comes along, like we did with the Main Street/Broad Street $15 million project.” Paul objected to the estimate square foot cost of $375, calling it a Taj Mahal project. “I’d vote for it if it was $250 a square foot,” Paul said. A number of city officials, including Purchaser Tammy Tefft and Community Development Director Peter Miller, said that the cost of public construction projects are 35 to 40 percent more expensive than private sector construction because of state and federal law pertaining to prevailing wages and other mandated requirements. “Public construction bids are coming back at $280 per square foot and some are creeping up to $400 per square foot,” Miller said. Tefft and Council on Aging Executive Director Tina Gorman said that senior center construction is more expensive because of the population the centers serve, many of seniors are physically challenged in terms of mobility, sight and hearing and require facilities to accommodate them. Figy said that his ward has a high concentration of senior citizens who will use the new facility. “The majority of people in Ward 2 are for this building,” Figy said. “It’s time. We need to finish something we start. It’s been over 25 years now.” The committee voted to bring a positive recommendation to the floor tomorrow night to open further debate on the project.
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“In a fire seconds count,” said Westfield Fire Chief Mary Regan, “so help your fire department protect you and your neighbors buy removing snow from nearby fire hydrants.” Fire oftlcials are urging those who are able to do so shovel snow away from tire hydrants incase access to them is needed quickly. Clear Snow from Furnace and Dryer vents. Keep outside furnace, hot water and dryer vents clear of drifting snow, to prevent flue gases from backing up into the home and creating a carbon monoxide hazard. Clear Snow from Vehicle Tailpipes Last winter, two children from Boston died from carbon monoxide while sitting inside a running vehicles where the tailpipe was clogged with snow. Doctors from the Boston Public Health Commission have created an educational video on CO poisoning that addresses this particular risk. (http:// youtube/7Yy9zXsaeCA)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 WESTFIELD Municipal Light Board 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals 7 p.m.
HUNTINGTON Selectboard cancelled Water & Sewer Dept ZBA Council on Aging at 12 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm
BLANDFORD Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm
PROGRAM CANCELLATION NOTICE: The First Thursdays Concert scheduled for Thursday, February 6 has been cancelled. Please join us on March 6th as we welcome local musician Scott Silvia at our lunchtime concert series. For more information, please contact the Westfield Athenaeum at 413-562-0716 or visit our website www.westath.org.
*Due to winter weather, scheduled meetings may change
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 WESTFIELD City Council Personnel Action Committee 6 p.m. City Council Sub-Committee Natural Resources 6:15 p.m. City Council 7 p.m.
H.S. Games Continued from Page 1 That game scheduled for 7 p.m. at Amelia Park Ice Arena would take the approval of both schools’ superintendents, and the ADs. Gomez said she would support playing the game if the snowstorm ended mid-afternoon. Amelia Park officials have already stated that the parking lot would be cleared in plenty of time for the game, if needed. An official word on the game is expected later this afternoon. One thing to note, Westfield and Agawam received approval, via waiver, to hold a swim meet the last day both schools were closed due to a snowstorm. Please check online for the latest update on this developing situation. ——— ON THE NET http://thewestfieldnews.com
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SOUTHWICK Capital Expenditures Committee 6:30 p.m. Board of Health 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 HUNTINGTON Board of Assessors at 6 pm
Snowstorm Continued from Page 1 The snowstorm has prompted Gov. Deval Patrick to tell all non-essential state employees working in the executive branch to stay home. Since the storm is making driving treacherous, the state’s trial courts have also been closed for the day and many colleges have canceled classes, including Westfield State University. Boston’s Logan International Airport remains open, but airport officials say flights in and out are being canceled and urged travelers to check with their airlines. The state’s emergency management bunker in Framingham has been placed on partial activation.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 SOUTHWICK Budget Hearings Day 1 at 8 am Finance Committee at 11:30 am
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Well, Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter. My seeing a robin last week at River Bend near Southampton Road parking lot isn’t so funny now. It looks like a serious situation. Six more weeks of cold vs. early spring. Whose prediction will win, Phil or Robin? Now this is going to be pretty darn interesting. Thank you. Join the conversation at pulseline@thewestfieldnews.com
Obamacare and jobs: CBO adds fuel to fire By David Nather and Jason Millman Politico.com The Republicans just got a big gift from the Congressional Budget Office: It’s going to be a lot easier for them to call Obamacare a “job killer.” That’s because the budget office’s new economic report, released Tuesday, says the health care law will cause Americans to work fewer hours — enough to be the equivalent of 2 million fewer jobs in 2017. The latest number is nearly three times as high as the budget office’s previous prediction, and it’s supposed to rise in later years to the equivalent of 2.5 million jobs in 2024. There’s a lot more fine print about what those numbers really mean, and whether the jobs were “lost.” In fact, CBO said it’s in large part about the number of hours people choose to work, not actual job losses. But what matters politically is how the numbers look in attack ads. And in this election year, “2 million lost jobs” is a Republican ad-maker’s dream. The projection will put the White House, and especially redstate Democrats, in an even more awkward position heading into November. Until now, they’ve mostly had to worry about stories of canceled health plans and, of course, the botched website rollout. Now they’ll need to figure out how to counter, or at least explain, the new CBO job figures. The White House is already taking a crack at it. The report doesn’t actually say businesses will be forced to reduce employment, said the administration, which noted that the report also states there is “no compelling evidence that parttime employment has increased” because of the Affordable Care Act. Instead, the administration said Tuesday, the health care law will allow people to choose to work less because they’ll be able to get health insurance. Under Obamacare, “individuals will be empowered to make choices about their own lives and livelihoods, like retiring on time rather than working into their elderly years or choosing to spend more time with their families,” White House press secretary Jay Carney said in a statement. “It’s only a GOP talking point if you fail to point out the facts,” said Adam Jentleson, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. “The report is saying [the Affordable Care Act] reduces job lock. To portray these as lost jobs or anything like that would be inaccurate.” Job lock is when people feel they have to stay in a job for the health benefits. Still, Republicans wasted no time blasting out multiple emails and statements about job loss, “pink slips” and the new CBO estimates. House Speaker John Boehner’s office gave reporters a quick heads-up, and other Republicans piled on fast.
House GOP divided on debt ceiling By Jake Sherman and John Bresnahan Politico.com After several days of talks with their members, House Republican leaders have not been able to identify a debt-ceiling package that could pass with only GOP support, according to multiple senior aides. In fact, they’re nowhere close. Time is running short: the Obama administration says the ceiling needs to be lifted this month. GOP leadership’s goal was to use this week to craft a package that could pass without the help of Democrats. But the party isn’t rallying around a single proposal to lift the borrowing limit. Instead of coalescing around a unified strategy, groups of rank-and-file Republicans have expressed support for at least four different options: language to encourage the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, another provision that would change a part of Obamacare, reforms to Congress’s budgeting process and — in one of the most recent suggestions — reversing recent changes to the cost of living formula for the military. Here’s why Republicans are stuck in neutral: they have a significant bloc of members who decline to vote for any debt limit increase out of principle. The rest of the conference is split between this smattering of suggestions. Adding extraneous policy onto the debt ceiling hike is, essentially, a sweetener for Republicans who loathe the nation’s debt. Passing a bill with only Republican support serves two purposes: one strategic, one practical. It helps establish a GOP negotiating position, since Democrats insist on a so-called clean debt ceiling hike. And House Democrats are unlikely to support any debt ceiling increase with policy tacked alongside, forcing Republicans to pass legislation on their own. The divergence of opinion among Republicans is creating some drama: the debt ceiling fight might run right up to the endof-February deadline. But defaulting on the debt isn’t really a possibility for Republicans who caused the first government shutdown in 17 years. Republican leaders know threatening default is untenable, and most Republicans have softened their price for a debt limit hike. In a closed meeting Tuesday, Speaker John Boehner urged Republicans to get their act together so they don’t have to pass a clean debt ceiling bill from the Senate. But several senior GOP aides and lawmakers say that scenario is looking more likely. Senior Senate Democratic sources are delighting in the House Republicans’ disorganization, and say that the House should move first. There’s not much time for House Republicans to figure out their next move. The House will not vote on anything this week. Next week, the House recesses early Wednesday for the House Democratic Caucus’s retreat. The chamber will then remain out
of session until Feb. 25. The Treasury Department has said Congress must lift the debt ceiling by the end of February — at the absolute latest. These are situations the party wanted to avoid. Republicans have said they want to skip the cataclysmic fiscal battles this year, keep the focus on Obamacare and present alternatives to President Barack Obama’s agenda. House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) even told colleagues in a closed meeting Tuesday that this was the last legislative hurdle in 2014. All of this could change if the dynamics within the conference shift in the next few days, but top GOP aides say that’s doubtful. GOP leaders believe they see one hopeful sign from sounding out the rank-and-file: it does not appear that any House Republicans think defaulting on the nation’s debt is a good tactical play. Multiple legislative proposals are kicking around, as the leadership canvasses their members in phone calls, one-on-one discussions on the House floor and private meetings. One option would be to insert language alongside a debt limit increase that would attempt to mandate the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. So far, the Obama administration has not approved a permit to build the northern leg of the proposed pipeline from Canada, despite pressure from Republicans and Canadians. Another Republican proposal would cancel an Obamacare fund meant to prevent premium increases. Republicans claim it’s a “bailout” of insurance companies. A third option has also surfaced in recent days. Republicans have privately expressed interest in reversing recent changes to cost of living benefits for the military. The so-called COLA formula was tweaked in Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Sen. Patty Murray’s (D-Wash.) budget agreement, but Republicans have since sought to reverse this provision. The House Republican strategy was to attach something Democrats couldn’t refuse to the debt limit. But senior Senate Democratic aides say the items under discussion will be easy to resist. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Obama have said they will not negotiate over the debt limit, so this scramble in the House might not amount to anything. “We cannot and will not play games with the full faith and credit of our country,” Reid said Tuesday. “We can’t again have to worry about hostage-takers, and that’s what they want. We’re not going to pay ransom for a bill that Republicans supported for decades. Ronald Reagan raised the debt ceiling 18 different times. The American people want the economy to grow and our economy needs certainty. So let’s do the right thing and move on.” Boehner wants to move on as well. He told Republicans Tuesday morning that they need to build consensus and not pick a fight that they cannot win. He told Republicans privately that he is worried the Senate will send the House a debt ceiling increase with an extension of unemployment benefits attached. Top Democrats told Politico that was unlikely. When asked if anything could attract 217 Republican votes, Boehner demurred. “We’ll see,” Boehner said. “Listen, the goal here is to increase the debt ceiling. Nobody wants to default on our debt. But while we’re doing this, we ought to do something about either jobs and the economy, about the drivers of our debt. And so we’re talking to our members, and when we have a decision, we’ll let you know.”
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Mistrial declared in strangulation trial NORTHAMPTON (AP) — The second murder trial of a Granby woman charged with strangling her paramedic wife nearly four years ago ended Tuesday the same way as the first — with a hung jury and a judge declaring a mistrial. Judge Mary Lou Rup said she recognized that the Hampshire Superior Court jury had “worked very hard” deliberating the case against Cara Rintala before declaring the mistrial. The jurors told the judge they were deadlocked after more than four days of deliberations and a three-week trial. Rintala, 47, was charged with killing Annamarie Cochrane Rintala, 37, in March 2010. The body was found in the basement of the couple’s home and an autopsy determined she had been strangled. The couple had been married about two years. The couple had what prosecutors described as a “tumultuous” relationship, had discussed divorce and often disagreed about finances and the fate of their young daughter. David Hoose, Cara Rintala’s attorney, had countered that the couple had patched things up before the death and said there was little evidence pointing to his client in the case. He also added that police failed to investigate the possibility of other suspects. Hoose said Tuesday that his client was disappointed by the verdict and questioned how only four people were stumped by the lack of evidence.
Prosecutor Steven Gagne said he was not pleased by the mistrial, and that a decision on whether to try Rintala a third time had not been made. Hoose questioned whether it made sense to spend any more time and money to put the same evidence in front of a third jury. “Both sides desire a resolution in this matter, they deserve a verdict,” Gagne said. The decision on whether to try the case again depends on the wishes of the victim’s family, he said. “This process has taken an enormous toll on them, but they appear to be in this for the long haul,” he said. Meanwhile, Cara Rintala will continue to be held without bail. Hoose said if retried he will focus on getting Rintala released on bail. “Cara is anxious to go home and have a normal relationship with her daughter after being in custody for two-and-ahalf years,” Hoose said. “It is not appropriate that she be held any longer,” he said. A mistrial was declared last March after the first trial, when the jury was deadlocked after four days of deliberations. Prosecutors and defense attorneys scheduled to meet with the judge next Tuesday to discuss where the case goes from here.
Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 12:06 a.m.: liquor law violation, Washington Street, patrol officers report they encountered a liquor law violation, a city ordinance violation citation was issued; 1:01 a.m.: liquor law violation, School Street, a patrol officer reports he encountered a male party in public who was in possession of an open container of alcohol, a city ordinance violation citation was issued; 1:34 a.m.: liquor law violation, School Street, patrol officers reports they observed group of youths who appeared to be attempting to avoid the officers and one fled upon the approach of the officers, the man was pursued, detained and found to be in possession of a can of beer, a small amount of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia, Heamon C. Williams, 18, of 560 Meadow St., South Lee, was arrested for being a person younger than the legal drinking age in possession of liquor and a city ordinance violation citation was issued; 1:52 a.m.: noise complaint, Colonial Pine Acres, a caller reports a noise complaint from the same location where officers had spoken with a tenant about noise being created hours earlier, the same officers responded and the reporting office notes that when he had been there earlier he had advised the tenant that there had been seven previous similar calls at her apartment and action would be taken if he again had to return, the resident assured the officer that he would not have reason to return, the officer noted upon his return many of the guests had left and the music was no longer throbbing but he could clearly hear the television from outside the apartment and some visitors were still there, a city ordinance violation citation was issued and the officer advised the tenant that she will be summoned to court to answer criminal charges of keeping a disorderly house and disturbing the peace; 3:31 a.m.: vandalism, Joseph Avenue, a patrol office reports he observed that vehicles had been egged in the area, the officer documented four vehicles which had been struck by eggs but a search of the area did not yield any suspects, the officer subsequently located additional vehicles which had been egged on Marla Circle, Woodcliff Drive and Salvatore Drive and later reported five vehicles which had been egged on Susan Drive; 10:33 a.m.: assist citizen, Russell Road, a caller from a gas station reports a customer has locked keys inside a car with a baby on board, the responding officer reports entry was made; 10:46 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Union Street, a patrol officer reports he observed a vehicle operating without a valid inspection sticker and stopped the car, the officer reports that the vehicle had recently been purchased and was within the window allowed for inspection after purchase, a passenger was found to be the subject of an outstanding warrant, Donna M. Mayo, 44, of 134 Union St., was arrested on the warrant; 11:01 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Springfield Road, a traffic enforcement officer reports a traffic stop, the vehicle’s registration was found to be expired and it was towed from the scene; 1:06 p.m.: larceny, Putnam Drive, a resident came to the station to report that her credit card was stolen and fraudulently used, the responding officer reports the woman said that she inadvertently left her debit card on a counter when she purchased fuel and when she realized her mistake and returned for it she found it gone, the woman said that she was advised that her card had been used for unauthorized charges totaling about $300; 1:40 p.m.: assist motorist, East Main Street, a caller reports he came out an East Main Street store and found his vehicle was not in the parking lot, the man called again three minutes later to report that he has realized that he drove his wife’s vehicle to the store and it is where he left it; 2:25 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Springfield Road, a traffic enforcement officer reports a traffic stop, the operator’s license was found to be suspended, the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard; 8:06 p.m.: fireworks, Pequot Point Road, a caller reports seeing fireworks in
the area, the responding officer reports he was unable to find any fireworks launching area but had noticed fireworks coming from the Southampton side of the ponds earlier.
Court Logs Westfield District Court Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 Shanna M. Smyth, 43, of 241 Boston Road, Springfield, was released on her personal recognizance pending an April 2 hearing after she was arraigned on charges of operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle with a tire outside the fender brought in 2002 by Southwick police. Alexander R. Riel, 22, of 8 Madison Ave., Southampton, was released on his personal recognizance pending an April 1 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of threatening to commit a crime and criminal harassment brought by Westfield police. Lyubov Vynar, 52, of 1000 New Gate Road, West Suffield, Conn., submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of permitting unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle brought by Southwick police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for three months. She was assessed $50. Yelena Vynar, 18, of 1000 New Gate Road, West Suffield, Conn., submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of unlicensed operation of a moor vehicle and negligent operation of a motor vehicle brought by Southwick police and the charges were continued without a finding with probation for three months. She was assessed $300. Robert G. Chaiton, 20, of 4 York Lane, Franklin, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of being a person younger than the legal drinking age in possession of liquor brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for three months. He was assessed $50. William R. Welch, 33, of 1 Klondike Ave., pleaded guilty to charges of trespass and larceny of property valued more than $250 brought by Westfield police and was fined $1,875. He was assessed $90. John P. Lynch, 30, of 64 Rising St., Feeding Hills, was released on his personal recognizance pending an April 2 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of failure to stop or yield, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation brought by Southwick police. Matthew A. Nunes, 18, of 192 Ferncrest Drive, Taunton, was found to be responsible for a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation brought by Westfield police and was assessed $100.
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Obituaries Elizabeth Vadnais SOUTHWICK - Mrs. Elizabeth (Leonard) Vadnais, 98, a resident of Southwick for over 60 years, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst. She was born in Conway, MA to the late Frank and Lucy (Wilder) Leonard. Elizabeth attended Conway schools before moving to Miami, FL and graduating from Andrew Jackson Junior High. She then attended and graduated from The High School of Commerce in Springfield Class of 1932. Betty was employed for many years with the former American Bosch Company of Springfield as a Telex operator retiring in 1977. Following retirement she worked as a volunteer and later as a part time employee at the Southwick Public Library. She was an active and longtime member of the Southwick Congregational Church, a founding member of the Southwick Scrabble Club, an avid gardner and bird watcher. For many years Elizabeth and her late husband were enthusiastic square and round dancers. Elizabeth was the devoted wife of the late Louis Vadnais, Jr. who died in July of 1974 and leaves two loving sons, Robert L. Vadnais and his wife Wanda of South Hadley and James L. Vadnais and his wife Faye of Warner, NH; two grandsons, Christopher L. and Matthew Vadnais; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Lillian Avery and Ruth Melbourne. Her funeral will be held on Friday, February 7th at 12:00 noon at the Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway in Southwick. A Spring Burial will be held at a later date in New Cemetery, Southwick. Relatives and friends are welcome to call on Thursday afternoon, February 6th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway in Southwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Elizabeth may be directed to the Southwick Public Library, 95 Feeding Hills Rd., Southwick, MA 01077. For more information, please visit us at www.forastierefuneralhome.com
Lauren D. Champiney RUSSELL - Lauren Dee (Mason) Champiney, 49 years old of Russell, MA passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Northampton, MA on October 27, 1964, she was the daughter of Laurence and Brenda (Donovan) Mason of Worthington. She grew up in Worthington and lived the past 28 years in Russell. She was a 1982 graduate of Gateway Regional High School and then received her Associates Degree in executive secretarial from Bay Path Jr. College in 1984. She worked for Savage Arms in Westfield a few years, and the last 17 years worked for the Gateway Regional School District cafeteria. Currently she was the manager for Littleville School Cafeteria. She was also the Assistant Treasurer for Cummington Fair for the last 20 years. Lauren leaves behind her husband, Allen Champiney of 28 years; two sons, Brian Champiney and his wife Carla and Andy Champiney and his wife Crystal of Blandford, MA; a sister, Judith Berry and husband Steve of Florence, MA and two grandchildren, Khloe Champiney and Kagen Gozgit. She also leaves one niece, Megan McCarthy; two nephews, Michael McCarthy and Jack Berry; her husband Allen’s parents of Russell and his sisters, brothers and their families. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Worthington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Russell Fire Department, 162 Main Street, Russell, MA 01071. O’Brien Hilltown Community Funeral Home in Huntington is in charge of the arrangements.
Helen C. Radomski SOUTH HADLEY - Helen C. (Ziemba) Radomski, 82, died Monday, February 3, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. She was born in Chicopee Falls on March 18, 1931 to the late Walter and Anna (Strycharz) Ziemba. She was a 1949 graduate of Chicopee High School. Helen worked for Old Colony Envelope and retired in 1993 after 23 years. She lived in Westfield for 25 years, moved to Chicopee for 3 years, and has lived in South Hadley since 2009. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield. The family of Helen would like to thank the staff at both the Arbors in Chicopee and Wingate in South Hadley for the great care and support that was given to her. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Stanley W. Radomski in 2004. She leaves her son, Kenneth E. Radomski and his wife Linda of Chicopee. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. A service for Helen will be held on Friday, February 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the Massachusetts Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield is in charge of arrangements. firtionadams.com
Ronald D. Fuller WESTFIELD - Ronald D. Fuller, 51, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at home. Born in Westfield, MA on January 31, 1962, he is the son of the Charles D. Fuller and his wife Dorothy of Lee and the late Anna Mae (Lagoy) Fuller. He worked for several years for Saloomey Construction. Besides his father, Ronald leaves a daughter, Samantha Fuller of Westfield; three brothers, Stephen E. Fuller and his wife Linda of Westfield, Mark A. Fuller of Westfield and Michael J. Fuller and his wife Cindy of Lee. He also leaves his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements will be private. O’Brien Hilltown Funeral Home in Huntington is in charge of arrangements.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Peel 6 potatoes and quarter. Roast in 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil along with 1/2 cup of beef drippings. Sprinkle with salt. Turn occasionally, about 40 minutes until tender and nut brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
Submitted by Cheryl Hicks 6- (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate 2 tablespoons strong black coffee (or very hot water) 5 eggs, separated 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Chocolate curls (optional) for decoration
Place chocolate and hot water in the top of a double boiler,set over simmering water, heat and stir until chocolate is melted. Gradually beat in egg yolks adding a little at a time. Heat and stir over simmering water 1-2 minutes until no raw taste of egg remains. Take off of heat and stir in vanilla. Beat cream until very thick . Beak egg whites until peaks form and fold in to mixture gradually. Spoon into a serving dish and cover. Chill at least 12 hours. Add curls just before serving.
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 4 egg yolks 1 tablespoon cold water 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of white pepper 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice. Beat yolks until thick and lemon colored, mix in water and transfer to the top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water. Heat and stir 2-3 minutes until warm, not hot, Add butter 2 tablespoons at a time,stirring continuously. When all butter is in cook and stir 2 minutes until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Set double boiler on the counter and mix in salt,pepper and lemon juice,stir 1-2 minutes.Serve with vegetables or seafood.
BEARNAISE SAUCE Great on broiled meats. Start with Hollandaise sauce recipe leaving out the lemon juice. 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried tarragon and chervil 1 tablespoon minced shallots or scallions (white part) 1/8 teaspoon salt pinch of white pepper. Boil until liquid reduces to two tablespoons,strain liquid and cool to room temperature. Add to Hollandaise sauce. IN PLACE OF LEMON JUICE.
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J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor Like it or not, it’s best to simply embrace that chocolate must play a key role in any Valentine’s Day dinner. But a chocolate tart or truffles or bonbons or even chocolate-dipped strawberries are so... cliche. Maybe think a little outside the chocolate box this year. Maybe slip the chocolate in as a savory component to a steak dinner so rich and so delicious, you’ll be tempted to abandon silverware as you eat it. And you can. Though mole dishes such as this beef version often are served over rice, I’ve instead paired it with a warmed, butterdrenched baguette. Because torn hunks of crusty bread are perfect for sopping up the delicious sauce the beef tips are cooked in. BEEF MOLE WITH BUTTERY BAGUETTE Start to finish: 40 Servings: 3 12-inch baguette, halved lengthwise 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 pound beef sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 1/2 shallot 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Pinch ground cloves 1/2 cup water Salt
Hot sauce, to taste 1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped Heat the oven to 350 F. Spread the butter over the cut sides of both halves of the baguettes. Set the baguettes, cut side up, in the oven to warm. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the beef and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside off the heat. In a blender combine the almond butter, tomatoes, garlic, shallot, cocoa powder, cinnamon, black pepper, pepper flakes, cloves and water. Puree until smooth, then add to the beef. Bring the beef and sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Season the beef with salt and hot sauce, then divide it between serving plates. Top with scallions. Accompany with the warmed baguette. Nutrition information per serving: 670 calories; 400 calories from fat (60 percent of total calories); 45 g fat (16 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 120 mg cholesterol; 38 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 33 g protein; 810 mg sodium.
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Literacy Continued from Page 1 intervention goals of the district, team members illustrated their hopes to have all teachers implementing “grade appropriate literacy strategies” based on data and driven by the WPS curriculum by 2014. “Our partnership with the Bay State Reading Initiative has helped strengthen our literacy instruction in grades K through three,” said Dargie of the progress being made in the team’s instruction goal.”We’ll be looking to expand that to grades four and five next year.” Rodgers spoke of the progress the district has made in a relatively short timespan. “From where this started in 2010-2011 to the working plan we have in our hands now, we really need to take a minute to stop and recognize our successes as a district,” he said.
“In four years’ time, we’ve come a long way.” Rodgers stated that alignment with state frameworks is occurring at the middle school level citywide. “We are continuing to use student performance data, from MCAS and this year from our Scholastic Reading Inventory data, to guide our instructional decisions and to provide interventions to some of our most struggling readers,” he added. Rogers also said that the schools are gearing their professional development days along state framework lines, an initiative that the team is hoping the district will implement using a “formal protocol to monitor and assess its effect on student achievement.” The team’s fifth goal is for “intervention”,
in which the district will seek to implement a tiered instructional model “that provides interventions and multiple levels of support for both students and staff.” The intervention goal will be building upon the Read 180 and System 44 programs which are already in place at Franklin, Paper Mill, Abner Gibbs, and Southampton Road Elementary Schools, along with North and South Middle School, in addition to Westfield Vocational-Technical High School. Results from this year’s Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, or DIBELS, testing, saw marked improvement. The start of the 2013-2014 school year saw the district’s first-graders receive an intensive score of 13 percent, a 22 percent jump from
the district’s kindergarten score of 35 percent which has Westfield Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Scallion ecstatic. “These are the same kids, but absolutely incredible results,” she said. “They’ve been working hard. We’re making good headway, but we’ve got a ways to go.” “We’re pleased with the steps we’ve taken,” she said. “We’re trying to get our students prepared for more rigorous curriculum in the later grades.” Scallion also praised the efforts of Tolpa, saying she has “spearheaded these efforts.” “She sits on state committees. She’s written questions for the MCAS,” Scallion said of the qualifications of the District’s ELA Supervisor. “We’re very lucky to have this team.”
on her every word before ending her speech with a question, of what King said to Mandela in the afterlife. “‘Thank you for continuing actions of peace,’” one thoughtful student said. The professor smiled before adding her input. “‘Well done in transforming your corner of the world,’” said Mangaliso of what the initial heavenly interaction may’ve been, before concluding the speech with a simple adage, that justice, freedom, and the right to be happy are basic human rights. Following a performance of Kirk Franklin’s “Now Behold the Lamb” by the University’s Urban Education Gospel Choir, Mangaliso sat down with The Westfield News to share her feelings on both the event and growing up in South Africa in the shadows of Nelson Mandela. “When I grew up in Pietermaritzburg, he was already in prison. But our generation got to know of him because our parents spoke of him with a great deal of reverance,” said Mangaliso, who holds a Doctorate in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, in addition to
Masters degrees in Industrial Labor Relations from Cornell University and in Sociology from UMass. “We didn’t have access to his writings, but our parents spoke so much of him, it was like they were keeping him alive through the oral tradition.” Mangaliso felt the students at the presentation were enthralled. “They seemed really interested, almost to the point of being intensely engaged,” she said. “Students today have their own challenges, but they think seriously about the past. It’s good for younger generations to listen and read the ‘old stuff.’” Eva Kernan, a Junior Math and Secondary Education major from Ludlow, is the President of the University’s Multicultural Student Association, and said she was glad to be a part of the event as it’s host. “It’s great to honor people who’ve meant so much not only to the black community, but the community as a whole,” she said before concurring with Mangaliso’s sentiments on the students. “They seemed to be watching pretty intently. They appreciatively acknowledged it, I think.” Mitchell Tynes, a Sophomore Business and
Nomazengele A. Mangaliso, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of Sociology, Westfield State University (Photo: Westfield State University)
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WESTFIELD - Volunteer Alan Sudentas whips up scrumptious pancakes at the Senior Center on the third Friday of every month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Participants get two big pancakes and a cup of coffee for two bucks. Tickets can be purchased at the Senior Center greeter’s desk on the morning of the breakfast. No advance tickets, no sign-ups, and no reservations for these monthly pancake breakfasts are necessary. In addition, the Senior Center Wellness Nurse, Jennifer Pappas, is also at the Senior Center on the third Friday of the month to take blood pressures, review medications and discuss medical and health concerns. Invite some friends and treat yourself to breakfast “out” on Friday, February 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Senior Center! The Senior Center is located at 40 Main Street. Free parking is available in the Stop & Shop lot or, for no more than three hours, in the municipal lot
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tel workshop for adults with Gregory Maichack, an award-winning pastel artist. On Wednesday, February 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Greg will welcome 15 students to the library’s Community Room to take part in his workshop: “Sublime Sunflowers: How to Pastel Paint Like the Masters.” All pastel paints and papers will be provided by Maichack, and the students will take their work home. However, space is limited, and registration is required. Interested patrons in good standing should sign up at the Circulation Desk or call the library at 569-1221 to secure their spot. Maichack, who is a pastel painting demonstrator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will display his original pastel works to illustrate the session. He has been in national juried shows and awarded hundreds of Massachusetts Cultural Council grants. Besides his portraiture, his still lifes and landscapes are represented by galleries from Kennebunk, Maine to San Francisco, California.
Life Continued from Page 1 legacy belongs to all ages.” The professor implored the assembled students and faculty to take heed of the lessons of the two men and to recognize situations in which they too can be “moral leaders.” “They took stands because it had to be done, and called for the best in others,” Mangaliso said. “They understood that fighting for freedom and justice for all is expensive. They were two icons who transformed their countries.” She took the opportunity to answer a question that was likely on the minds of many students in the audience, that being did these two giants of the civil rights movement ever meet? “They were kindred spirits, and good political bedfellows. They could’ve (met), but I doubt it,” Mangaliso said before adding that they were most likely aware of the other’s presence in the world. “The voices of the suppressed and the oppressed have a way of hearing eachother.” Mangaliso spoke for around a half an hour in the small room, rich with the smell of food provided by the Multicultural Student Association, and watched as the students hung
Aviation Management major from Springfield who performed with the Urban Education Gospel Choir, also spoke of the impact the speech had on him as well. “I think the speech was really hard hitting,” he said. “Hearing her speech, hearing some of the past experiences of Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela, I think there’s something that just about everyone or anyone who hears it can learn from.”
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WESTFIELD - Bowlers of all levels are invited to a Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, February 22 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Canal Bowling Lanes at 74 College Highway in Southampton. The event benefits the Westfield Homeless Cat Project, a no-kill cat and kitten rescue. This purrfectly fun evening will include pizza, snacks, prizes, raffles and more. The $15 admission includes shoe rental and three strings of candle pin bowling. Contact Paul at 413-244-2468 or email westfieldhcp@ aol.com. Tickets are available at the door.
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THE WESTFIELD NEWSSPORTS Bombers cage Lions
Westfield Voc-Tech’s Alex Stepanchuk, background center, leaps for the net during Voc-Tech’s Luis Santos, left, looks for the net last night’s game against visiting Hampden as Hampden County Charter School’s Tyron County Charter School. (Photo by Frederick Berton attempts the block. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
By Chris Putz Staff Writer LUDLOW – The Westfield High School girls’ basketball team moved another step closer to the postseason’s front door. The Bombers knocked down the host Ludlow Lions, 45-41, Tuesday night to improve to 7-8 overall, 4-1 league. Westfield outscored Ludlow 12-2 in the first quarter, went on a 19-2 run over the game’s first 10 minutes, and cruised the rest of the way. The Bombers led by as many as 20 points early in the fourth quarter before the Lions closed the gap late. “We’re finally starting to play defense,” Westfield coach Ralph Loos said. “We worked a different zone into our game. It gives us another defensive weapon.”
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Bombers’ Karly Mastello (22) drives to the hoop against the Lions’ defense in Ludlow Tuesday night. (Photo by Chris Putz) Keri Paton (12 points), Alexa Morin (11 rebounds, 8 points), and Karly Mastello (9 rebounds, 6 points) proved to be the dagger from which Ludlow could not recover. After Westfield put together a 23-10 halftime lead, Ludlow attempted to cut the deficit to single digits in the third quarter only to be turned back each time. Ludlow’s Alyssa Guyon cut the lead to 11 three times early in the second half, but a 2-pointer from Alicia Arnold, a putback from Morin, and a pair of free throws from Kaleigh Kennedy provided Westfield with a larger cushion. Kim McCarthy responded with a 2 for Ludlow with less than two minutes remaining in the third quarter, but again, Kennedy widened the gap, this time with a low-post basket. An and-one from Mastello in the waning seconds of the quarter to make it 34-19. Morin hit another putback early in the fourth quarter, and Beka Santiago (6 points) followed with a 3 to give Westfield a 39-19 advantage. Westfield may have held a 20-point lead, but Ludlow took advantage of the foul situation – the Bombers committed their seventh foul late in the third quarter – and looked to their leader, Guyon. Guyon scored eight points in the fourth quarter to finish with a game-high 14. Ludlow
Westfield’s Lexi Minicucci gets her hands up on defense. (Photo by Chris Putz)
St. Mary coach Joe Molta said. “We were a little tired tonight, but that’s the way it is. The kids played pretty hard. We’re happy that we’re paying hard now.”
Westfield Voc-Tech’s Tim Shevchenko, right, leaps for the net as a Hampden County Charter School defender moves in. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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made seven trips to the foul line in the final quarter, and made 7-of-13 free throws during that stretch. Westfield was just 1-of-5 from the charity stripe in the final 1:57. Lexi Minicucci (5 points) and Alicia Arnold (4) also scored for the Bombers. “We had a good game plan,” Paton said. “We were really focused.” Westfield will turn its attention toward the Falcons. The Bombers will play at Minnechaug High Friday night at 7. Commerce 52, St. Mary 18 WESTFIELD – Commerce’s 33-7 run over the second and third quarters proved to be the difference. The two teams were tied 8-8 after the first quarter, and each scored four points in the fourth. Tessa Kielbasa led St. Mary with five points. Karissa Foley had four. The Saints were coming off a 33-13 loss to Pioneer Valley Christian School. In that game, Elizabeth Lincoln led STM with six.
Tigers, Saints battle By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Voc-Tech and St. Mary boys’ basketball teams have struggled in the win column most nights this season, but their coaches remain upbeat about their respective teams’ latest efforts. Hampden County Charter School 77, Westfield Voc-Tech 73 Westfield Voc-Tech put together a heroic effort, but came up just short at home. “I thought the kids played with a lot of heart and passion,” Voc-Tech coach Kyle Dulude said. “Alex Stepanchuk had a breakout game, and Matt Wood did great running the point. Unfortunately we struggled from the line and ran into foul trouble at the end.” “The boys have nothing to hang their heads about,” coach Dulude added. “Hopefully we come out Thursday and play with the same effort and intensity.” Smith Voke 68, St. Mary 52 Sam Thresher scored 25 points, Drew Collins finished with 14, and Brendan Mickalay had eight in a valiant outing for St. Mary. “These are two nice efforts – back-to-back,”
Westfield’s Keri Paton attempts to dish the ball off to a teammate as the Ludlow defense collapses around her Tuesday night. (Photo
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“They had a great night, a great showing – awesome numbers,” Westfield ski coach Monique Piotte said. “All four contending team times were wonderful.” Gateway’s Caitlyn Bodoh finished 12th overall in 44.27. BOYS’ RESULTS Neil Sheehan finished seventh overall on the Giant Slalom for Westfield (23.96). Bombers’ Liam Sheehan (21st overall, 25.34), Matt Walsh (26.63), and Liam Flaherty (27.1) were 2-3-4 for the team, which was third overall (103.03). “It was a very strong showing. I’m very pleased,” said Piotte, whose Bombers’ boys are having one of their finest seasons in recent memory. “It was well worth the wait.” Gateway took first in the South Division with a combined time of 106.09. Austin Herman led the Gators with a division best 23.68 (4th overall). Teammate Chris Burke was seventh in the division with a 26.11.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES WEDNESDAY February 5
THURSDAY February 6
BOYS’ JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Agawam, Amelia Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ V ICE HOCKEY (Westfield/ Cathedral/Longmeadow) at Auburn, Joe Hogan Rink, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ WRESTLING vs. Northampton, 7 p.m. BOYS’ V ICE HOCKEY vs. Agawam, Amelia Park, 7 p.m.
All high school winter games postponed GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Cathedral, 5:30 p.m. for GIRLS’except V HOOPS at Cathedral, 7 p.m. WRESTLING vs. Sabis, 7 p.m. WHSAgawam WRESTLING vs. Dean Tech, 7 p.m. Varsity Hockey, 7 p.m. game at Amelia.
FRIDAY SATURDAY February 7 February 8 WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR TRACK – WMASS Championships, Smith College, 6 p.m. DIVING SECTIONALS – Springfield College, Art Linkletter Natatorium, 7 p.m. BOYS’ JV ICE HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, Amelia Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park, 7 p.m. GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Minnechaug, 7 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Amherst, 7:30 p.m.
SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m. BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Amherst, 6 p.m.
MONDAY February 10
BOYS’ WRESTLING – Quad Meet at Minnechaug, 9 a.m. GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Westfield/Cathedral/ Minnechaug) at Archbishop Williams, Randolph, 3:10 p.m. BOYS’ HOOPS at Malden, Salem State, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Simbsury, Amelia Park, 6 p.m.
TUESDAY February 11 SKIING – INDIVIDUALS, Berkshire East, Charlemont, All Day
***Sunday, February 9***
GIRLS’ SWIMMING SECTIONALS – Springfield College, Art Linkletter Natatorium, 9 a.m. BOYS’ SWIMMING SECTIONALS – Springfield College, Art Linkletter Natatorium, 3:30 p.m.
SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, 7 p.m.
BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Easthampton, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Easthampton, 7 p.m.
GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Smith Academy, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Smith Academy, 6:30 p.m.
GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Smith Voke, 6 p.m.
BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Hampshire, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS at Hampshire, 7 p.m.
GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m.
BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Westfield Voc-Tech, 5 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Westfield Voc-Tech, 6:30 p.m.
SKIING – INDIVIDUALS, Berkshire East, Charlemont, All Day GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 6:30 p.m.
GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING at Franklin Tech Quad, All Day
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BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m.
GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Commerce, 5:30 p.m.
BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Dean Tech, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.
GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Regional, 6 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Regional, 7:30 p.m.
BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Gateway, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS at Gateway, 7 p.m.
BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Mohawk, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS at Mohawk, 7 p.m.
BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m. BOYS’ V HOOPS at Pathfinder, 7 p.m.
GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Lenox, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.
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WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES ICE HOCKEY
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Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 15 Feb. 20
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Right-hander Daniel Bard has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to big league spring training. Bard, who has spent his major league career with
Boston, is coming off surgery a month ago for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. His activities are expected to be limited during spring training. The deal was announced Monday, when the Rangers also agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander
Armando Galarraga. Bard was 10-19 with a 3.67 ERA in 211 games for the Red Sox from 2009-13. He was designated for assignment by Boston on Sept. 1, and claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 4.
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Westfield High vs. West Springfield
Bombers’ Mario Metallo (4) shoots and scores the team’s third goal against West Side Tuesday night at Olympia Ice Center. (Photo by Noah Buchanan) Westfield’s Liam Whitman (14) skates down ice with the puck with a West Side player chasing him down. (Photo by Noah Buchanan)
Bombers huddle up after a goal scored in the second period. (Photo by Noah Buchanan)
HS Standings, Results GIRLS’ HOOPS Westfield 6-7 Southwick 10-3 Gateway 4-5* St. Mary 1-8* BOYS’ HOOPS Gateway 10-4 Westfield 5-10 Southwick 2-10 St. Mary 1-12 Westfield Voc-Tech N/A HOCKEY Westfield 7-2-2
St. Mary N/A BOYS’ SWIMMING Westfield 9-1 GIRLS’ SWIMMING Westfield 8-1-1 GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK Westfield 5-1 BOYS’ INDOOR TRACK Westfield N/A WRESTLING Westfield 1-1* Southwick-Tolland N/A Gateway N/A
*No Report; NA=Not Available Monday’s Results BOYS’ HOOPS Westfield 55, East Longmeadow 51 (2nd OT) McCann Tech 60, St. Mary 32
The Bombers’ line shakes hands with the rest of the bench after scoring the first goal of the game against West Springfield Tuesday night. (Photo by Noah Buchanan)
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf d-Indiana 38 10 .792 — 7-3 W-3 23-2 15-8 25-5 d-Miami 34 13 .723 3½ 7-3 W-2 20-4 14-9 22-10 d-Toronto 26 22 .542 12 6-4 W-1 12-10 14-12 17-12 Atlanta 25 22 .532 12½ 5-5 L-1 16-8 9-14 17-12 Washington 24 23 .511 13½ 6-4 W-2 12-11 12-12 17-12 14 6-4 W-1 13-10 11-14 18-12 Chicago 24 24 .500 Brooklyn 21 25 .457 16 6-4 W-1 13-11 8-14 14-16 Charlotte 22 28 .440 17 6-4 W-1 11-13 11-15 15-16 Detroit 19 28 .404 18½ 4-6 L-1 9-15 10-13 17-13 New York 19 29 .396 19 4-6 L-2 11-16 8-13 15-18 Cleveland 16 32 .333 22 2-8 L-5 11-12 5-20 10-20 22½ 3-7 W-1 10-15 6-18 13-17 Boston 16 33 .327 Philadelphia 15 34 .306 23½ 2-8 L-3 8-16 7-18 10-21 26 3-7 L-2 10-14 3-23 10-21 Orlando 13 37 .260 Milwaukee 9 39 .188 29 2-8 W-1 5-18 4-21 8-23 d-division leader Monday’s Games Indiana 98, Orlando 79 Washington 100, Portland 90 Brooklyn 108, Philadelphia 102 Miami 102, Detroit 96 Oklahoma City 86, Memphis 77
Milwaukee 101, New York 98 San Antonio 102, New Orleans 95 Dallas 124, Cleveland 107 Denver 116, L.A. Clippers 115 Toronto 94, Utah 79 Sacramento 99, Chicago 70
WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf d-Oklahoma City 39 11 .780 — 9-1 W-1 21-3 18-8 23-8 d-San Antonio 35 13 .729 3 5-5 W-2 18-8 17-5 22-9 Portland 34 14 .708 4 5-5 L-1 19-5 15-9 18-11 d-L.A. Clippers 34 17 .667 5½ 6-4 L-1 20-3 14-14 19-9 Houston 32 17 .653 6½ 7-3 W-3 20-7 12-10 18-14 Phoenix 29 19 .604 9 7-3 L-1 16-8 13-11 18-12 Golden State 29 20 .592 9½ 4-6 L-1 14-9 15-11 19-15 Dallas 28 21 .571 10½ 5-5 W-2 17-8 11-13 15-15 Memphis 26 21 .553 11½ 8-2 L-1 13-13 13-8 17-17 Denver 23 23 .500 14 4-6 W-1 13-11 10-12 13-16 Minnesota 24 24 .500 14 6-4 W-1 14-9 10-15 12-17 New Orleans 20 27 .426 17½ 5-5 L-1 11-12 9-15 8-22 L.A. Lakers 16 32 .333 22 2-8 L-7 8-13 8-19 9-19 Utah 16 32 .333 22 4-6 L-3 10-14 6-18 9-23 Sacramento 16 32 .333 22 2-8 W-1 10-16 6-16 10-23
Tuesday’s Games Indiana 89, Atlanta 85 Minnesota 109, L.A. Lakers 99 Chicago 101, Phoenix 92 Charlotte 91, Golden State 75 Wednesday’s Games Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m.
Boston at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Washington, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Houston, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Dallas at Memphis, 8 p.m. Atlanta at New Orleans, 8 p.m.
Portland at New York, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Denver, 9 p.m. Toronto at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Miami at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games San Antonio at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. Chicago at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div Pittsburgh 56 39 15 2 80 178 133 23-4-0 16-11-2 17-5-0 55 36 16 3 75 167 120 22-6-2 14-10-1 12-8-0 Boston Tampa Bay 56 32 19 5 69 163 139 16-6-3 16-13-2 12-5-1 N.Y. Rangers 57 31 23 3 65 150 141 14-13-3 17-10-0 10-9-3 Montreal 57 30 21 6 66 139 139 16-10-4 14-11-2 8-6-3 Columbus 56 29 23 4 62 167 156 16-11-2 13-12-2 13-8-1 Toronto 58 30 22 6 66 171 180 20-10-1 10-12-5 12-6-2 Detroit 56 25 19 12 62 146 158 11-11-8 14-8-4 8-5-5 Philadelphia 57 28 23 6 62 157 165 14-10-1 14-13-5 9-8-3 Ottawa 57 25 21 11 61 164 182 12-11-5 13-10-6 11-5-5 Carolina 55 25 21 9 59 138 153 14-11-5 11-10-4 11-7-1 New Jersey 57 23 21 13 59 133 142 12-7-7 11-14-6 10-7-3 Washington 57 25 23 9 59 164 173 15-10-4 10-13-5 9-11-2 N.Y. Islanders 58 22 28 8 52 160 191 8-12-8 14-16-0 6-14-3 Florida 56 22 27 7 51 137 175 11-11-4 11-16-3 10-11-1 Buffalo 55 15 32 8 38 107 164 9-16-5 6-16-3 5-11-4 Monday’s Games Tuesday’s Games Edmonton 3, Buffalo 2 Ottawa 5, St. Louis 4, SO Pittsburgh 2, Ottawa 1, OT Boston 3, Vancouver 1 Detroit 2, Vancouver 0 N.Y. Rangers 5, Colorado 1 Colorado 2, New Jersey 1, OT Winnipeg 2, Carolina 1 Columbus 4, Anaheim 2 Montreal 2, Calgary 0 Chicago 5, Los Angeles 3 Florida 4, Toronto 1 Philadelphia 5, San Jose 2 N.Y. Islanders 1, Washington 0 Minnesota 2, Tampa Bay 1
WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Anaheim 58 40 13 5 85 191 143 22-4-2 58 34 10 14 82 205 161 18-4-7 Chicago St. Louis 55 37 12 6 80 189 130 20-5-3 San Jose 57 35 16 6 76 170 139 20-4-3 Colorado 56 36 15 5 77 168 148 19-7-3 Los Angeles 58 30 22 6 66 137 127 16-10-3 Minnesota 58 30 21 7 67 142 145 20-7-2 Vancouver 58 27 22 9 63 143 152 14-9-5 Phoenix 56 26 20 10 62 160 167 16-10-3 Dallas 56 26 21 9 61 161 161 13-9-6 Winnipeg 58 28 25 5 61 163 167 14-11-4 Nashville 57 25 23 9 59 142 172 14-11-4 Calgary 56 21 28 7 49 132 175 12-14-3 Edmonton 58 19 33 6 44 150 196 10-14-2 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Dallas 3, Phoenix 1 Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Dallas at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Calgary at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Edmonton at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Colorado at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Away 18-9-3 16-6-7 17-7-3 15-12-3 17-8-2 14-12-3 10-14-5 13-13-4 10-10-7 13-12-3 14-14-1 11-12-5 9-14-4 9-19-4
Div 15-1-2 9-8-3 14-0-1 13-6-2 14-5-2 11-6-1 11-9-1 9-9-4 11-7-5 6-9-5 6-12-3 8-9-1 6-9-3 4-11-3
Winnipeg at Washington, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Boston at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Nashville at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Columbus at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Worried Dear Annie: I am 69 years old, and my lovely lady friend is 65. We’ve only been dating for seven months, but I love her very much. However, a few things about her drive me up the wall. We live apart, and that is fine -- she stays with me for a week and then goes home for a week. Here’s the problem. She is an impulsive shopper. She never leaves a store without picking up something, even though she doesn’t need it. Secondly, she is a terrible procrastinator, changing our meeting times constantly. Finally, and worst of all, she is a huge risk taker. She tries to impress everyone and acts as if she is still in her 30s. Recently, in the middle of a freezing snowstorm, she told me she was going to the gym. I said, “Are you nuts?” Her comment was, “I am a good driver and know how to handle the snow.” A few months ago, we were at the ocean, and she decided to see how far out she could swim. The lifeguard finally had to whistle her to come back in. She told him, “I know what I am doing.” She once tried to hand-feed a raccoon. She now wants to try skydiving and zip lining. I reminded her that she is 65 and needs to be a little more careful. But she gets mad at me when I say things like that, commenting that she’s been doing these kinds of crazy things all her life. I am really afraid that one day her luck is going to run out. How do I address this situation without upsetting her? Or am I being overly protective? -- Worried Dear Worried: Please do not assume that age is a factor. Plenty of 65-year-olds are perfectly healthy and extremely active. Unless your friend has a physical condition that limits her zip lining and skydiving, don’t upset yourself over it. Hand-feeding a raccoon is simply idiotic, however, and some of her behavior indicates that she lacks sound judgment. If that’s a recent development, she should see her doctor. Otherwise, we suggest you stop reminding her how old she is. She seems sensitive about it and is likely to overcompensate. Dear Annie: I am a caregiver for my husband, who was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia three years ago. Before that time, I had never heard of Lewy body dementia, nor did I know that there are actually four distinct dementia classifications: Alzheimer’s, Lewy body, frontal lobe and vascular. At this time, there are 1.3 million Americans who have been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, which is the second most common progressive dementia and is believed to be under-diagnosed. These individuals are drug sensitive, and the incorrect drugs can cause full-blown dementia. Anybody who shows signs of dementia should see their primary care physician and request a referral to a neurologist for proper diagnostic testing -- the sooner, the better. -- Trinidad, Calif. Dear Trinidad: Thank you for calling this to our attention. Aside from the familiar cognitive symptoms of dementia (which are also common to Alzheimer’s), Lewy’s includes visual hallucinations, as well as movement disorders that may be related to Parkinson’s. The earlier it is diagnosed the sooner treatment can begin. Those who wish to know more about Lewy body dementia can contact lbda.org. Dear Annie: After reading “North Carolina” and “Less Generous,” I realized that we have become too busy to say thank you. Children raised by loving, considerate parents have no time for them; grandchildren don’t visit grandparents or acknowledge gifts. I fear that decency and values are slowly leaving the younger generations. If changes aren’t made, it will be a sad world to live in. The future is up to them. May those who still possess good manners be a significant influence on their peers to prompt change. -- Parent in Conn.
HINTS FROM HELOISE REUSABLE BAGS Dear Readers: More and more of us use reusable bags when shopping, but how often do you clean those bags? Here are some hints for using and cleaning reusable bags: * When checking out in the grocery store, ask that foods such as meats and fish be placed in plastic bags before being packed in reusable bags. This will cut down on any leaks and cross-contamination from these foods to the bags. * Have separate reusable bags for nonfood items only. * Plastic-lined reusable bags should be hand-washed using soap and hot water. Let air-dry. * Cloth reusable bags should be washed according to the care label. Otherwise, wash in the washing machine with laundry detergent. Then dry in a dryer, or let air-dry. -- Heloise HANDY HOLDER Dear Heloise: I use empty six-pack cartons (Heloise here: cardboard type that holds various drinks) to tote and store spraypaint cans. -- Tim K. in Idaho FOIL FINGERS Dear Heloise: When I use my hot-glue gun, I wrap the tips of my fingers in foil to protect them from hot-glue burn marks. There are things you can buy for your fingertips, but the foil is cheaper. -- Lydia in Indiana Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014: This year your resourcefulness mixes well with your high energy. You might feel as if there is nothing you cannot do. Open up to new ideas and different people. Use care with daily matters and your health, though you likely will be fortunate in these areas. Too much celebration and a sweet tooth could add to your waistline. Be careful! If you are single, you’ll meet people with ease. After mid-July, someone might stroll into your life and stop you in your tracks. If you are attached, the two of you work together more easily. Plan on making a special goal a reality come summertime. TAURUS is as stubborn as you are. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your thoughts could stop you from acting. You might be receiving a very different vision from what is being presented to you. Others’ perceptions will seem off. Stop and re-evaluate. How you react could be interesting to those who understand your responses. Tonight: Your treat. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH A get-together with a friend will point you in a new direction. You might not want to leap into action until you have thought through all the other options. Brainstorming could provide many more alternatives. Be flexible, talk and share. Tonight: What you want. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HH Consider a boss’s or a supervisor’s idea; this person has experience. Be realistic about your boundaries and capabilities. You could learn a thing or two from someone else. Loosen up and enjoy a friend whom you don’t get to see often. Tonight: Till the wee hours. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Reach out to someone who can make a difference. You need to use your intellect and emotions to see the best way to formalize a doable idea. A meeting could provide many ways to the same results. Listen carefully. Tonight: Read between the lines. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You will feel inspired by someone close to you. Consider using this person’s advice when dealing with a boss or an important business matter. Good fortune will come to you as a result of following your inner voice. Tonight: Leader of the gang. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Work with someone else, and know full well that together you can achieve a long-term goal. Remain sure of yourself in a discussion, and you’ll see how two ideas can merge into one plan. A scheduled meeting could prove to be important. Tonight: Where your friends are. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Take charge of recent events, and understand that you have a unique way of dealing with a problem. A boss knows that you have a special touch with resolving issues, and will encourage you to use it. You could be surprised at how your efforts are viewed. Tonight: In the limelight. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Listen to news that heads your way. Your ability to understand the mechanisms at work could be more inspired and intuitive than you realize. Verbalize your thoughts regarding your direction and the varying possibilities surrounding it. Tonight: Out among the crowds. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You might be able to wrap up a lot of work quickly. Your ability to make others feel appreciated will help you charge through what you need to get done. A positive attitude in the workplace is the glue that makes efficiency possible in this situation. Tonight: Head home. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Your thoughts will be most appreciated by a younger individual. In some sense, this person’s feedback could serve as inspiration. Seize the moment in order to get through an interpersonal issue with a partner or an associate. Tonight: Out and about. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You might be more embedded in a certain life pattern than you realize. Most people work with you. When someone comes along and wants to shake up the status quo, you could become unnerved. Be aware of this per-
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IN BRIEF Heart Month WESTFIELD - Noble Hospital is happy to announce upcoming Heart Month events in February. On February 7, join us for Wear Red Day! Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to wear red, take a photo, and share it on our Facebook page (facebook.com/noblehospital) or email it to us (info@noblehealth.org). Heart disease is the number 1 killer of both men and women in the US. Let us spread the word about heart disease! On February 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Noble will host Free Blood Pressure Screenings in the Cardiac Center on the ground floor. These screenings are free and open to the public.
Calligraphy Course WESTFIELD - Westfield Creative Arts, in partnership with Westfield State University, presents its newest class, Calligraphy taught by Kathy Morrissey-Morini. Art of Calligraphy is an eight-week course that explores all levels of calligraphy. The class will be held on Thursdays from 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m. February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6. The class will cover instruction of upper and lowercase letterforms and numbers using broad edge markers, various pen nibs, ink, gouache and glair, as well as layout and design of individual and/or group projects. The cost of the course is $140 for non-members plus supplies. Contact instructor for supply list and fee. Calligraphy is for beginners as well as those with some experience with calligraphy. Morrissey-Morini is a professional calligrapher who has taught calligraphy to adults and children for over 25 years. She has studied extensively with internationally recognized masters and earned a BFA in Art at U-Mass Amherst. Currently, she is a part-time Elementary Art Specialist with the Pittsfield Public Schools. A full schedule of class dates and times can be found at www.westfieldcreativearts.com . Regular gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. For more information on Westfield Creative Arts, call (413) 277-5829.
Democrat Caucus WESTFIELD - The Westfield Democratic City Committee announces that the Westfield Democrats are to hold a caucus Saturday, February 8 at the Westfield South Middle School cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The caucus is to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Convention to be held June 13 and June 14 at the DCU Center in Worcester. The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Westfield as of December 31.
Upcoming Concert WESTFIELD - On Saturday February 8, Rainy Day People brings the warm, familiar music of Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce to East Mountain Country Club’s Slim’s Sports Bar and Grill located at 1458 East Mountain Road in Westfield. The trio features vocals, bass and two guitars playing classics from these legendary artists. Come hear genuine renditions of favorites “Carefree Highway”, “Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald”, “Leroy Brown”, “Time in a Bottle” and more! There is no cover charge for this show, which starts at 8 p.m. Dinner is available prior to the show from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A cash bar will be offered during the evening. For more information, please visit www. satinwood.net or visit Rainy Day People at their Facebook page.
Leader Recognition Dinner WESTERN MASS - The Western Massachusetts Council of the Boy Scouts of America will hold their annual Leader Recognition Dinner on Saturday February 8 at the Castle of Knights, Chicopee. Several volunteers will be recognized for their service to the youth of Western Mass; this event is also host to a National Court of Honor distinguished members are recognized for their outstanding service. On the slate for Nation Council Recognition are Cub Scout Tyler Wade of Pack 45 in Lee who will receive the Medal of Merit. The Medal of Merit is awarded for undertaking some outstanding act of service that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the wellbeing of others. Four dedicated adult volunteers - Vicki Kornacki, Sherry Kreps, Byron Izyk, Scott Massey - will receive the Silver Beaver Award , the highest council-level distinguished ser-
vice award presented to registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The program will also include recognition for Mr. Neil Hawley’s 50 years of service and Mr. Robert Kidd’s service for 60 years. For additional information, please contact Neil A. Daboul, VP of Communications at 413-875-5015.
Saturday Storytime SOUTHWICK - On Saturday, February 8 at 11 a.m. children, along with their parents or care-givers, are invited to join us at the Southwick Public Library in the Children’s Room for Valentine Saturday Storytime. Together, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs and crafts. Registration for this program is not necessary.
Alumni Band Reminder HUNTINGTON – Gateway alumni (from any graduating class) are invited to take part in the first ever Alumni Band! This is a minimal commitment of one weekend, which will take place on February 8 and 9. This will be a fun, musical weekend; people do not need to be playing currently in order to take part. This is part of the year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Gateway Regional School District. Please RSVP as soon as possible by calling 685-1003 or emailing wlong@grsd.org . Please confirm that you are taking part and report the instrument that you play. We need all instruments, so don’t be shy! We may be able to make arrangements for the loan of an instrument; if this is a need, please let us know when you RSVP. Please RSVP by January 31. Rehearsals will take place on Saturday, February 8. A run-through will be held on Sunday, February 9. The music will be of a “do-able” level! The weekend will end with a short concert on Sunday afternoon for family and friends. All activities will take place at Gateway Regional High School in Huntington. We also need help getting the word out, so please share this information with your friends and former band mates!
Winter Concert WESTFIELD - On Sunday February 9, Westfield State University will host the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras for a Winter Concert. The program will feature Jacques Offenbach’s Intermezzo and Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffman, Camille Saint-Saëns’s Marche Militaire Francaise, Arthur Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore Overture, John Alden Carpenter’s Adventures in a Perambulator and John Williams’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The concert will be held in Parenzo Hall at 3 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door at $10 for adults and $5 for youth and senior. For more information about the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras call (413)-7330636 ext.19 or email ssyo@springfieldsymphony.org.
Pizza Party RUSSELL - On Monday, February 10 at noon there will be a pizza party with birthday cake and ice cream at the Russell Council on Aging. We will also have Bingo, and a Valentine-making contest. In lieu of payment, we ask that you bring a donation of non-perishable food for the Huntington Food Pantry. Please RSVP by Monday, February 3 at 413862-6205 so we know how much food to order. Address is 65 Main Street.
Book Club RUSSELL - The COA Book Club will be reading the Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle for our February discussion. Updated versions are now being shown on PBS and CBS.... now let’s compare them to the originals written over 100 years ago! Since this is a complete set, we will all read at least the first three short stories and any others you desire. Pick up your cop at Russell Senior Center. Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. Coffee will be served. All are welcome.
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Valentine’s Day Craft SOUTHWICK - February 12 t- 14, children of all ages are invited to come to the Southwick Public Library in the Children’s Room to make a Heart Wreaths for Valentine’s Day. Materials will be available during regular library hours.
‘A Balancing Act’ Presentation WESTFIELD - The Council On Aging is combining the monthly “Live and Learn” healthy lifestyle series with a special research project on balance that Dr. Melissa Roti from the Westfield State University Movement Science Department is conducting. The risk of falling is greater for older adults if physical and cognitive functioning decline. Therefore, pre-
WESTFIELD - Abner Gibbs Elementary School is hosting a 100th Anniversary Pasta Supper on Thursday, February 13 in our school cafeteria. Please join us for a fun family event and some delicious food. Tickets purchased in advance: adults - $6, children ages 4-12 are $4 and under 3 are free! Ticket prices at the door are $7 for adults and children are $5. Tickets can be bought calling the school at 413-572-6418. The tradition continues; please join us and make some great memories.
Veterans Donation Drive WESTFIELD - Students from the South Middle School QUEST Program announce they are starting a donation drive for the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. The students in the QUEST program are organizing it, after a discussion on community service projects and helping the community, sparked their interest. The project is being guided by teachers but organized and worked on by the students of the program with the assistance of the Peer Leadership club. The students started the drive to help the veterans of the Soldiers’ Home and help make it a more comfortable atmosphere. The students think this project is important for the community to help those who served our country and to bring awareness of the needs of the Soldiers’ Home. We would like to thank Todd Cieplinski from MoFroYo for his help on this project. Donation dive will be held until February 14, and drop boxes will be located at the South Middle School Main Office on West Silver St. and MoFroYo, Frozen Yogurt, on East Main Street.
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vention should address both areas. One factor that may negatively influence physical and cognitive functioning is hydration status or how much fluid a person drinks. Dr. Roti’s research project will examine the relationship between hydration and balance in older adults. Join Dr. Roti at the Senior Center on Thursday, February 13 at 10 a.m. for her presentation, “A Balancing Act.” She’ll discuss factors that affect balance as well as outline her research project for any senior who would like to be a subject. Participants will complete some questionnaires regarding food/fluid intake and physical/cognitive function; provide a single urine sample; and perform a balance assessment. The information gathering and balance testing will take place in March at the Westfield Senior Center. The students in the Gerokinesiology class will administer the balance tests as a practical exam for a grade. Feel free to contact Dr. Roti for more information about the research project at mroti@westfield. ma.edu or 572-5665. No sign-ups are necessary for Dr. Roti’s “A Balancing Act” session on February 13. The Westfield Senior Center is located at 40 Main Street. Free parking is available in the Stop & Shop lot or, for no more than three hours, in the municipal lot behind Bank of America.
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0340 Apartment WESTFIELD reconditioned 2 bedroom condo. $795/month heat included. For sale or rent. Call (603)726-4595.
0345 Rooms HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning included. Refrigerator and microwave. $110/week. (413)531-2197.
WESTFIELD Large 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath on first floor. Lovely neighborhood off Western Ave. Hardwood and tile floors throughout. Newly renovated. Garage. Washer/dryer hookup in basement. $930/month. Dianna (413)530-7136.
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WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartments, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. Possible pet. $785/month. (413)562-2266.
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WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.
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FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 family house on 0.47ac Business A zoned in downtown Westfield. Excellent potential for a variety of businesses. Price negotiable. For more information call (413)454-3260. MONTGOMERY 5 miles from Westfield. Spacious office includes utilities and WiFi. $350/month. Call (413)9776277. OFFICE/LIGHT Manufacturing Space available. Furnished, located on Route 57 in Southwick. Details call (413)998-1431.
SILO DRIED FIREWOOD. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)537-4146.
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