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Next school calendar draft approved

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The S o u t h w i c k - To l l a n d Granville Regional School Committee approved a draft of the 2016-2017 school calendar last night after making one change.

Superintendent John Barry brought up the scheduled half-day on April 14, 2017, which is Good Friday.

“We have it for a halfday, but it’s a holiday for a lot of people so I’m wondering about attendance,” Barry said.

Barry said he has been approached by several people questioning having school at all that day.

“I’m leaning toward not having school,” he said.

The committee agreed unanimously.

The 2016-2017 school year is set to begin Sept. 1 for students in grades one12, with preschool and kindergarten starting Sept.

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Staff returns to school Aug. 29 and has professional development Aug. 30 and 31.

The holiday vacation is scheduled for Dec. 24-Jan. 2, and the February break is Feb, 20-24. April break follows Easter, which is another reason Barry said he wanted to give Good Friday off.

“I think a lot of people may be traveling at that time,” he said.

The last day of school without any snow days is June 13, and with five snow days is set for June 20.

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First Congregational seeks $172k to restore historic structure

By DENNIS P. HOHENBERGER Correspondent WESTFIELD – The Community Preservation Commission is considering an application to restore the Old Town Hall on 20 Broad Street.

The First Congregational Church, which occupies the building, submitted a formal request for $172,000 in grants under the Commonwealth’s Community Preservation Act (CPA).

The committee sought clarification from the city’s Law Department on whether granting the CPA money to a church violates the separation of church and state. An immediate opinion by the Law Department was not expected.

The church estimated the restoration work will cost $189,000, which includes constructing a handicap ramp and upgrading the kitchen. The $17,000 kitchen upgrade is likely not covered under the CPA. Church members, led by Bob Brownlee, presented the proposal before the committee on Thursday.

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Members of the Team Justice motocross team pose for a group photo at the Southwick Police Association Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at Moo-Licious.

Motorcycles stolen from Team Justice

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Team Justice Racing could be facing the end to the 2016 motocross season before it begins.

Team Justice President Kevin Bishop said three of the team’s motorcycles were stolen from his home garage this week, and if they are not recovered, the season will not even get off the ground.

“One of the bikes was owned by Team Justice and the other two by team members,” said Bishop. “We were working on them over the winter.”

Insurance will not cover the three motorcycles and the motocross team formed to give youths something positive to do is in jeopardy of not racing this year.

“I was supposed to take three riders to Florida next week for practice, so that trip is cancelled,” said Bishop.

Bishop founded Team Justice in 2004 with the motto of “integrity, sportsmanship, unity.”

The mission for the team managers and mentors on the team is to be positive role models for the members of the team and to encourage them to do their best.

The mission of the youth riders on the team is to always try to do their best, do well in school, stay drug and alcohol free, and to portray a positive image for other riders and sponsors.

Bishop is afraid that some of the riders will stray from the straight and narrow path they have been on if the team has to be suspended until new motorcycles can be obtained.

“This has been taken away from them,” he said.

Southwick Police Sgt. Robert Landis is investigating the larceny, which took place See Stolen, Page 3

Rotary Fishing Derby rescheduled SOUTHWICK — President Rick Anderson announced that due to poor ice conditions, the Saturday’s fishing derby has been rescheduled to February 6 from 7 am to 1 pm. The event will be at Congamond Lakes North Ramp Gazebo. A $20 entry fee and raffle. For derby guidelines and details, visit www.southwickrotary.org. For details, call Rotarian Bill Alaimo at 413 563 3767.

HCAA gets new director

By AMY PORTER Correspondent HUNTINGTON – The Hilltown Community Ambulance Association (HCAA), based in Huntington and also serving Worthington, Chester, Russell, Blandford and Montgomery, has announced the appointment of Angela Mulkerin as their new director beginning this month. Mulkerin previously served as the assistant director to Steven Gaughan, HCAA director since 2006. Gaughan will remain with the organization in a more limited capacity as the assistant director, since assuming the role of fire chief in Hatfield, in addition to being a full-time firefighter in Amherst.

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Police arrest alleged car thieves in Westfield WESTFIELD (WWLP) – Two are men spending the weekend in jail after police stopped a stolen car in Westfield.

Westfield Police Sergeant Michael Chechile said the stolen car was first discovered in Agawam.

Westfield Police first spotted the car on South Maple Street and continued their pursuit until making an arrest on Little River Road.

The two arrested were Nathan LeBlanc, 20, of Chicopee and Richard Adams, 19, of Springfield.

Chechile said LeBlanc had multiple motor vehicles charged against him. Both are being held at the Westfield Police Department.

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Theology on Tap Last night at the Hanger Pub and Grill, Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, came to speak to a full house of catholics throughout the diocese on a program “Theology on Tap.” Many in the audience, both young and old, listened and asked questions on many topics within the Catholic Church. Pictured left are Deacon Pedro Rivera, St Mary’s Church, Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, and Joe Daly. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

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ODDS & ENDS Mass. police, FBI investigate several school threats BOSTON (AP) — Authorities say more than a dozen school districts across Massachusetts have received bomb threats.

The threats Tuesday came in to school districts including Boston, Waltham, Arlington and Weymouth. The threats were made to high schools, middle schools and at least one elementary school. None of the threats has proved credible.

Authorities described most of the threats as automated phone calls.

An FBI spokeswoman says the agency is working with local and state authorities to determine the source of the threats. She says the FBI’s involvement in such cases is routine.

Some schools sheltered in place, while in some, students were sent home early.

There was no word on any arrests.

There were also threats Tuesday to two high schools in Rhode Island. It’s unclear whether the incidents are related.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2016. There are 346 days left in the year.

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n Jan. 20, 1936, Britain’s King George V died after his physician, Lord Dawson of Penn, injected the mortally ill monarch with morphine and cocaine to hasten his death; the king was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne 11 months later to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson.

In 1975, several former William Morris talent agents, including Michael Ovitz, founded Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

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In 1986, the United States observed the first federal holiday in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

In 1265, England’s first representative Parliament met for the first time; the gathering at Westminster was composed of bishops, abbots, peers, Knights of the Shire and town burgesses.

In 1649, King Charles I of England went on trial, accused of high treason (he was found guilty and executed by month’s end).

In 1887, the U.S. Senate approved an agreement to lease Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as a naval base.

In 1942, Nazi officials held the notorious Wannsee conference, during which they arrived at their “final solution” that called for exterminating Jews.

In 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was sworn into office for an unprecedented fourth term.

In 1954, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” a play by Herman Wouk based on part of his novel “The Caine Mutiny,” opened on Broadway.

In 1961, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States.

In 1981, Iran released 52 Americans it had held hostage for 444 days, minutes after the presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan.

In 1990, actress Barbara Stanwyck died in Santa Monica, California, at age 82.

In 2001, George Walker Bush became America’s 43rd president after one of the most turbulent elections in U.S. history.

TEN YEARS AGO: Michael Fortier, the government’s star witness in the Oklahoma City bombing trials, was released from federal prison after serving more than 10 years for failing to warn authorities about the plot. Japan halted all imports of U.S. beef because of mad cow fears. (Shipments resumed six months later.)

FIVE YEARS AGO: In a luncheon speech to American business executives in Washington, Chinese President Hu Jintao denied his country was a military threat despite its arms buildup and pressed the U.S. for closer cooperation between the global powers. Federal authorities orchestrated one of the biggest Mafia takedowns in FBI history, charging

127 suspected mobsters and associates in the Northeast with murders, extortion and other crimes spanning decades.

ONE YEAR AGO: President Barack Obama, undaunted by the new Republican majority in Congress, issued a sweeping challenge in his State of the Union address to do more for the poor and middle class and to end the nasty partisan political fight that had characterized his six years in office. The Islamic State group threatened to kill two Japanese hostages unless its ransom demands were met. (Kenji Goto and Haruna Yukawa were both slain by their captors.)

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Comedian Arte Johnson is 87. Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is 86. Olympic gold medal figure skater Carol Heiss is 76. Singer Eric Stewart is 71. Movie director David Lynch is 70. Country-rock musician George Grantham (Poco) is 69. Israeli activist Natan Sharansky is 68. Actor Daniel Benzali is 66. Rock musician Paul Stanley (KISS) is 64. Rock musician Ian Hill (Judas Priest) is 64. Comedian Bill Maher (MAR) is 60. Actor Lorenzo Lamas is 58. Actor James Denton is 53. Rock musician Greg K. (The Offspring) is 51. Country singer John Michael Montgomery is 51. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is 51.

Actor Rainn Wilson is 50. Actress Stacey Dash is 49. TV personality Melissa Rivers is 48. Singer Xavier is 48. Actor Reno Wilson is 47. Singer Edwin McCain is 46. Actor Skeet Ulrich is 46. Rap musician ?uestlove (questlove) (The Roots) is 45. Rock musician Rob Bourdon (Linkin Park) is 37. Singer/songwriter Bonnie McKee is 32.

Country singer Brantley Gilbert is 31. Rock singer Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) is 30. Actor Evan Peters is 29.

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Continued from Page 1 The committee, chaired by Joseph Muto, meets quarterly.

Principal Planner Jay Vinskey was in attendance, along with officials from the Historical Commission, Housing Authority and Planning Board.

First Congregational will engage the services of a commercial real estate firm to find long-term tenants to occupy the remaining square footage.

The imposing brick building faces the city’s Park Square.

The church purchased the property in 1962 for $7,500.

In the past, the building has served as the town hall, community meeting space, high school and a branch office of the state’s Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Brownlee, who chairs the church’s property committee, said the CPA funding will help maintain the building’s historic integrity. He said the restoration project has not gone out to bid but the church has been meeting with the principal architect for the past year.

The plans include installing a handicap lift in the rear of the building. Brownlee said the lift and construction of a handicap accessible bathroom should stay within the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

The major work entails reappointing the exterior bricks, said Brownlee. He added the church could hold off on the kitchen renovation.

A rear fire escape would be removed.

Muto said preserving the building’s envelope, which affords protection against the elements, is a crucial consideration during the application process. He did not see any issues with the handicap lift or bathroom.

The Westfield Historical Commission offered a letter of support for the project. The Old Town Hall is the oldest public building in Westfield.

Brownlee said the construction timeline rests with funding and finding a commercial tenant. The church recently interviewed five real estate companies that specialize in commercial leases. First Congregational was expected to sign a contract with the finalist.

Church officials and committee members will tour the building before the next formal session in April. The committee tabled the motion until the next meeting.

The Community Preservation Committee formed in 2003, following a citywide referendum to adopt the Community Preservation Act. A surcharge on property taxes funds the program. The Commonwealth matches revenues raised by the City of Westfield.

CPA has proven successful in restoring historically significant buildings and in preserving heritage landscapes in Hadley and Southwick.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 CHESTER Municipal Electric Light Meeting at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm Board of Health Meeting at 7 pm

WESTFIELD The Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Advisory Committee at 10:30 am Municipal Light Board at 5:30 pm Flood Control Commission at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Agricultural Commission at 7 pm

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Board of Health at 6 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 WESTFIELD City Council Sub-Committee Zoning, Planning and Development at 6 pm City Council Sub-Committee Personnel Action Committee at 6 pm City Council at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 pm

SOUTHWICK Economic Development Commission at 7 pm

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Continued from Page 1 Mulkerin, who lives in Russell, first came Noble and Cooley Dickinson hospitals, but to the HCAA as the community outreach they also take some calls to Baystate Medical coordinator in 2014, also serving as a para- Ceneter in Springfield and Berkshire. medic on the ambulance. She grew up in “We’ll go wherever you want to go,” Westfield, graduating from Westfield High Mulkerin said.

School in 2002. Following high school, she In addition to direct calls or requests for attended Holyoke Community College, dur- transports, HCAA also responds as stand-by ing which she did her basic Emergency to fires. Local fire departments also respond Medical Technical training at Westfield State alongside HCAA to medical calls. Mulkerin University. She served as a basic EMT for greatly admires the volunteer fire departments Springfield while receiving paramedic train- in the hilltowns. ing at Mercy Hospital and receiving her “They are fantastic,” she said. “When we Associate’s Degree at HCC. She then spent show up on scene, they have a full set of vitals seven years as a paramedic in Springfield. waiting for us. These people are walking out Mulkerin credits Gaughan with bringing of their homes, away from dinner, away from paramedic service to HCAA. She said when their kids, at midnight – they just drop everyshe started in 2014, there were only 96 payroll thing to be of service to their community.” hours, and now there are over 300 payroll Last year, the town of Huntington purhours, and they no longer use volunteers. chased the building at 1 Bromley Road, previThey are also staffed overnight on Wednesday, ously owned by National Grid, to lease to Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

HCAA. The organization also just completed In 2015, HCAA received 617 total calls to a three-year plan, which will allow them to the service area, and responded to 538. increase overnights to seven, and includes Mulkerin said 46 calls came in on an over- plans to buy a new ambulance. The two they night when an ambulance was not staffed, and own now date back to 2008 and 2000. These 50 when the primary crew was on already on plans will go to the six towns’ annual meetings in May and June. a call.

Mulkerin also just spent the month writing “We rely on mutual aid,” Mulkerin said. “If I have no crew, Westfield or Northampton a grant to FEMA for the cost of a new ambulance, about $210,000, as an assistance to fire will take the call.”

They also have an intercept program, which fighters. Hopefully, she will hear by March.

“They are not cheap,” she said. means if HCAA doesn’t have a paramedic on “People in the hilltowns wait to call 911. duty, Westfield or Northampton will send a paramedic to get on their ambulance. HCAA There are not as many calls, but the acuity is has sixteen paramedics and thirteen basic greater,” Mulkerin said about the difference EMT on staff. between working in the hilltowns and ‘We can’t say enough about Westfield and Springfield. “You feel like you have an Northampton,” Mulkerin said. “They have impact. People send you thank you notes, and great paramedics, and are very good to our say great things about our staff.” crew and patients.”

“People are happy to have us here,” said Calls get transported mainly to Baystate Mulkerin. “And we’re so happy to be here.”

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sometime overnight Sunday, Jan. 17 into Monday, Jan. 18.

“The investigation is ongoing and we are following up on a lead,” said Landis.

Landis said he is working with other communities where these types of motorcycles have been stolen and recovered.

Estimated value of the three motorcycles is $22,000.

Landis said he hopes the bikes are recovered or new ones are donated.

“Team Justice is for the kids,” said Landis. “It’s something positive.”

Anyone who may have information on the theft or the whereabouts of the bikes should contact Landis at the Southwick Police Department.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Peace Now -- Eisenhower was Right Dwight David Eisenhower rose from West Point to our highest military rank, General of the Army. He commanded the largest military force America has ever put into the field. In 1953, he became President. He left us with much sound advice, advice that we ignore to our peril.

In his 1953 speech, The Chance for Speech, Eisenhower said: "...The way chosen by the United States was plainly marked by a few clear precepts, which govern its conduct in world affairs... Any nation's right to form of government and an economic system of its own choosing is inalienable. Any nation's attempt to dictate to other nations their form of government is indefensible...."

Libertarians say: We now do just the opposite. Under Bush and Obama, we bomb and invade around the world, trying to impose our choices of government. The Bush/Obama policy is totally wrong. It rejects everything that made our country good and great. We call for non-intervention.

In 1961, Eisenhower advised.."A vital element in keeping the peace is our military establishment. Our arms must be mighty, ready for instant action, so that no potential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction…This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience...In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex....We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes...."

The Libertarian Party says: The Soviet threat Eisenhower wisely feared is gone. The combination he warned against, the military industrial complex and the surveillance state, is the chief threat to our freedoms. We must end them.

Of military expenditures, Eisenhower said in 1953: ".. Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.

This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. . . This is not a way of life at all, in any true sense. Under the cloud of threatening war, it is humanity hanging from a cross of iron..."

The Soviet threat is gone. The Libertarian Party calls for honoring Eisenhower’s words. We need massive cuts in defense spending, and massive reductions in the size of our military. There is no better way to build a stronger America.

Democrats and Republicans point at the Islamic State. They want a war.

Libertarians say: The Islamic State has no air force, no navy, next to no tanks or artillery. It has no path to invading America.

Democrats and Republicans offer us the counsels of fear and cowardice. This time, FDR had it right. We have nothing to fear but fear itself. We should reject the Republicans and Democrats and their counsels of cowardice. We should end our Middle East interventions. For Peace, Vote Libertarian!

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Poll: Trump and Cruz dominate GOP field

By NICK GASS Politico.com Donald Trump's lead on Ted Cruz is showing no signs of abating nationally, according to the results of the latest NBC News/SurveyMonkey weekly tracking poll released Tuesday.

Trump earned 38 percent, while the Texas senator finished in second with 21 percent. Behind the top two, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio earned 11 percent, followed by 8 percent for Ben Carson and no other candidate grabbing more than 4 percent support.

Though the poll numbers have remained largely unchanged from the last week, the heat is on between the Trump and Cruz campaigns, with less than two weeks until the Iowa caucus.

In the Democratic race, Hillary Clinton led Bernie Sanders by 16 points — 52 percent to 36 percent. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley took just 1 percent.

The poll was conducted online from Jan. 11-17, surveying 10,320 adults who said they are registered voters.

Will Supreme Court uphold Obama’s legacy?

After significant wins last year, Obama's luck could run out in 2016

By EDWARD-ISAAC DOVERE Politico.com President Barack Obama has twice celebrated in the Rose Garden after the court saved Obamacare, and he bathed the White House in rainbow colors, claiming last year’s gay marriage legalization as a victory of his own.

There may be less for the White House to celebrate at the end of the Supreme Court term this year.

Justices agreed Tuesday to rule on a challenge to Obama’s executive actions on immigration, pleasing advocates eager to overturn a lower courts judgment blocking the 2014 moves.

"There is still hope,” said Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.).

If that happens, it could be a bright spot in what White House allies and other Democrats worry could be a dark June, the month the court normally issues its most important rulings of the year. With at least five core Obama policies on the line — collective bargaining, abortion, affirmative action, yet another Obamacare challenge and more voting rights laws — Democratic insiders are bracing for the Supreme Court to dismantle huge chunks of core issues for the president and other Democrats.

“In terms of real world impact, it’s hard to imagine a set of issues that could have as great impact and are as politically salient in an election year,” said Andy Pincus, a former assistant solicitor general who specializes in Supreme Court cases.

The decisions could become a significant rebuke to Obama on his way out the door, and pose trouble for Democrats in the midst of a presidential election, particularly if Hillary Clinton wins the nomination and continues positioning herself as a close continuation of the president.

“For all of last term, there weren’t that many surprises. This term may very well surprise people — it could tilt a different direction,” said Josh Blackman, a constitutional law expert South Texas College of Law and adjunct at the libertarian Cato Institute.

As with the challenge to Obamacare four years ago, Democratic operatives debate which would be better for them politically: decisions that go their way and pull the air out of Republican arguments, or decisions that go against them and fire up a resentful base.

Of course, everyone on both sides pretty much acknowledges that it will be Justice Anthony Kennedy, the court's famous swing vote, who most likely will decide the cases.

This time, in addition to Obama's interests, he’ll have 2016 politics weighing on him too.

At issue are more than what’s involved in the cases themselves, though those are significant: California teachers who argue that forcing them to pay union dues violates their First Amendment rights; whether Texas can restrict access to abortions by closing down clinics that don’t meet newly imposed standards; the constitutionality of affirmative action at the University of Texas; whether Texas can draw electoral dis-

tricts based on the population of eligible voters instead of residents as a whole; possible expansion of religious exemptions in Obamacare.

It’s the underlying issues that have left-leaning Court watchers worried, including the curbing of presidential authority if it blocks the immigration actions. And if the Texas abortion law is upheld, opponents say it would give states a green light to kill federal laws by imposing state exemptions specifically geared to undermine them.

To Pincus and others, this slate of cases illustrates the division among conservatives over whether they remain opposed to the concept of an activist judiciary in all circumstances, or whether they support activism when it blocks laws that they don’t agree with.

“The immigration case and some of these other cases present fundamental questions about the role of the courts, whether more questions that used to be resolved in the political process are going to be turned to the courts to resolve,” Pincus said.

The immigration case is pretty much the only one that the White House was hoping the justices would take up: if they hadn’t, the lower court injunction blocking the executive actions would have held and, at best, kept them from taking effect until Obama was out of office. They might be struck down entirely now, but this is the only chance Obama has to actually see them start moving — though logistically, it may be too late anyway. Any implementation at this point will need to happen into the next presidency, and only if the next president decides to uphold the actions.

“This is a momentous day for the millions of DREAMers and all American families that would benefit from the implementation of DAPA and the expansion of DACA,” said Tom Jawetz, vice president of immigration policy at the Obamaallied Center for American Progress. “We hope the Supreme Court of the United States will do the right thing: reject this politically motivated lawsuit, respect the authority of the secretary of homeland security to set smart national immigration enforcement policies, and unfreeze DAPA and expanded DACA.” But demonstrating the gamble underway with the court taking this case, the decision was also cheered by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who’s made opposing Obama central to his presidential campaign pitch.

“I'm confident SCOTUS will agree Obama executive orders are unconstitutional. Regardless, as president, I will end them,” Rubio wrote on Twitter on Tuesday morning.

Meanwhile, Clinton embraced it: “POTUS' action should be upheld so families can stay together and live without fear of deportation,” she wrote on Twitter in reaction to the news.

The White House has been through the drama of Obama’s legacy being on the line at the Supreme Court so many times that it’s hard to get hearts racing much in the West Wing until the decisions actually come down. Especially after what was seen as lethal questions coming from the justices during the 2012 Obamacare case that ultimately went their way, they don’t put stock in trying to gauge the outcome based on the oral arguments; allies felt like the collective bargaining and voting rights arguments both went poorly last year.

“We’ve got a lot of confidence,” White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Tuesday, “in the legal arguments we’ll be making before the court.”

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Worcester to reimburse towing fees during snow parking ban WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The city of Worcester will reimburse close to 350 people who had their cars towed after a winter parking ban went into effect during the early morning hours.

The Telegram & Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/23efC3u ) a higher-than-anticipated snowfall caused the city to initiate the parking ban around 1:00 a.m. Monday, retroactive to 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

The ban was tweeted by the Department of Public Works & Parks' @SnowParkingBan Twitter account at 1:02 a.m., but the city's emergency messaging system didn't send the alert until about 8 a.m.

Monday.

Spokesman John Hill says 739 people were issued $50 tickets for violating the ban.

Police say a total of 347 of those violators had their vehicles towed.

DPW Assistant Commissioner Matthew Labovites says officials incorrectly determined that the ban wouldn't be necessary.

City of Westfield’s street snow ban parking policy during plowable snowstorms WESTFIELD — Motorists are not allowed to park on the city streets from the beg of a parking ban announcement until after the storm ceases and the plowing has been completed on the streets.

Announcement of a parking ban is done on the local cable access Channel 15, TV stations WWLP 22 and WGBY 40 and the local radio stations, WMAS, WHYN, WNNZ. When a parking ban is called motorists must obey the policy or they will be subject to towing and a parking violation. When a snowstorm is anticipated to begin during the night, motorists who park their vehicles overnight on the street in front of their residence should move their vehicles off the street prior to retiring for the night.

Motorists who use the downtown core streets for business parking during a snow ban must park in one of the city’s off - street parking lots. The off - s treet lots are free d u ring snow bans from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only. This action will allow the streets to be plowed and prevent motorists fr om being towed and receiving parking violations.

Motorists may call the following offices or go on the city’s website for confirmation of a parking ban.

• PUBLIC WORKS 572 6226 • PARKING CLERK - 572 - 6202 - PRESS 2 • POLICE DEPT. - 562 5411 - EXT 8 • MAYOR - 572 - 6201 The cityofwestfield.org announcement of a parking ban is reported by the following: • LOCAL CABLE ACCESS CHANNEL 15, • TV stations WWLP 22, CBS3, ABC40, & FOX6 THE LOCAL RADIO STATIONS www.cityofwestfield.org

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AG Healey to announce new front in opioid abuse fight BOSTON (AP) — Attorney General Maura Healey is planning to announce a new front in the state's ongoing battle with opioid abuse.

Healey is joining with federal and state agencies on Wednesday to detail new efforts to crack down on the illegal prescribing and dispensing of opioids in Massachusetts.

The Democrat will be joined at the afternoon press conference by state Auditor Suzanne Bump and representatives of the FBI, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Healey and others have pointed to the overprescribing of prescription opioid painkillers as a key factor in the state's alarming spike in the number of opioid-related overdoses and deaths.

The Massachusetts House last week approved a bill that would limit initial opiate painkiller prescriptions to a sevenday supply.

Lost & Found LOST: COCKATIEL On 12/31 from Stratfield Ave. Name is Belle. Gray with White belly, orange on cheeks and yellow head. If you see him, PLEASE call Marie 568-4864. We are heart broken! (1-4-16)

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Sarah Gillett Services accepting grant requests WESTFIELD — Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, Inc. is currently accepting preliminary Grant Requests from nonprofit organizations providing services to the elderly residents of the greater Westfield area. The filing deadline is March 1, 2016.

Since the Sarah Gillett Trust was established in 1971, thousands of dollars have been awarded each year to those nonprofit organizations in the greater Westfield area that are serving the elderly populations within this location.

Preliminary applications should include the specific amount desired, with a brief, one page explanation of the services the organization would provide. No brochures or lengthy descriptions of the organization should be provided at this time.

Shortly after the filing date of March 1st, qualifying applicants will be contacted and an appointment for an interview with the trustees will be established. Interviews are generally set for Thursday afternoons between 2:15 PM – 5:00 PM. Preliminary Grant Requests are to be mailed to: THE SARAH GILLETT SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, INC. P.O. BOX 1871 WESTFIELD, MA 01086

CSF Scholarship application deadline WESTFIELD - The CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars Board of Directors announces that beginning February 1st high school seniors and college students in undergraduate studies residing in Westfield may apply for college scholarships online through the website, http: //csfwestfield.dollarsforscholars.org. Students will have the ability to create online profiles, which allow them to apply for and be matched to multiple scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year. We encourage prospective college students to begin developing online profiles now to assure that you are alerted of scholarship opportunities in advance of deadlines.

Applications must be completed and submitted by March 31, 2016.

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Five ways to feel fab this year!

Date: January 19th, 21st and 26th Time: 6:00 pm Place: Lang Auditorium, 6 Elm St, Westfield Description: A New Year is here and the Westfield Athenaeum has a great program designed to make this your best year ever! A series of five one hour programs that explore options to achieve better health! Soul, home, body, energy and health! Receive a raffle ticket for each program attended and two when you register!

Register today to be Fab in Five!

Huntington Public Library Open House planned HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Public Library will be hosting an Open House with Heather Mango from Faire Flaire on Saturday, February 6th from 1 - 3pm . She will be talking about her experiences with Renaissance Fairs and LARP (Live Action Role Play) events. She will have photos and costumes she makes on display, as well as have some characters (knights) come in costume. Heather will discuss what takes place at these events and ways for whole families to become involved. Light refreshments will be served.

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Tips on Picking the Perfect Wedding Bands

Narrow Down Your Choices - Since this is one of the few pieces—if not the only piece—of jewelry you’ll shop for together and wear every day, it’s smart to make some preliminary choices before you even hit the stores.

Start Your Search Early - Once you have a basic idea of what you’d like, it’s time for the fun part: trying on rings! Give yourselves at least two to three months before the wedding date to ring shop.

Set a Budget - Shop with the assumption that you’ll spend about 3 percent of your total wedding budget on the rings.

Keep Your Lifest yle in Mind - You’re going to wear this band every day, so the goal is to choose something that seamlessly becomes a part of your life.

Take Your Time Trying As you consider different styles, don’t forget about comfort too—some rings may look really pretty, but when you put them on, they’re just not a good fit.

that will best weather all of those changes, schedule your final ring fitting at a time when you’re calm and your body temperature is normal.

Check for Qualit y - This applies to all rings, not just your wedding bands. Make sure the ring has two marks inside the band: the manufacturer’s trademark (this proves they stand behind their work) and the quality mark, 24K or PLAT, for example (this proves that the metal quality is what the retailer says it is).

Jenks Productions, Inc. presents the 26th Annual

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Better Living Center, “Home of the Big E” 1305 Memorial Ave. • West Springfield, Massachusetts

Saturday 11am-5pm • Sunday 11am-5pm hundreds of ParticiPating comPanies: Bridal Shops • Formal Wear • Photographers Videographers • Jewelers • Florists • Bakers • Travel Agents • Invitations • Caterers • Disc Jockeys Entertainment • Makeup & Hair Stylists • Registries Banquet Facilities • Hotels • Limousines Wedding Consultants Officiants • Event Planning • Gifts & More!

Think Long Term - While you shouldn’t be afraid of being trendy, make sure the style you choose is something you’ll want to wear for, say, the next 40 years.

Size It Right - Most people rarely take off their wedding bands; they wear them through summers, winters, exercise, pregnancies—all times when your fingers swell and contract from heat, cold, water retention or weight gain. To find the right size

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Wedding Flower Mistakes to Avoid...

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whole reception room with their guests in it. For example, couples pay for a room with a wonderful view of the ocean or scenic surrounding and want tall, large centerpieces that will obstruct this view.

• Refusing to compromise - The biggest mistake is for a bride to have her heart set on specific flowers and not be flexible. A florist can do a much better job if the bride describes a look and color scheme and let the florist create it.

It’s all good.

Pig roasting is good old fashion fun!

Keep it simple and enjoyable for yourselves with a catered BBQ from Outlook Farm for your wedding.

Pig roast, beef roast or mixed grills with or without all the fixin’s

• Choosing strongly www.Outlookfarm.com scented flowers 413-529-9388 • Rte. 66, Westhampton Choosing highly aromatic flowers for centerpieces may sound like an amazingly romantic idea, but it will drive your guests insane if they are prone to allergies.

• Forgetting to budget for flowers - Most brides find that flowers are an important part of their day but forget to include them in the budget planning from the start.

• Not trusting your florist - Communicate your vision, likes, dislikes, and expectations but have a little flexibility and be comfortable with substitution. Put trust in your florist and remember why you hired that amazing talent!

• Not seeing the big picture - Couples tend to see the centerpieces &the table setting but do not visualize the

• Choosing an oversized bouquet Brides often think: ‘The larger the better!’ What they don’t realize is that the larger the bouquet, the more it covers and fights with the overall design of their dress.

Further, do you really want to carry something that is huge and heavy? Think about the size and comfort when it comes to your bouquet.

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• Using only one color - A lot of brides try to match the flowers to the bridesmaid dresses. A bridesmaid in a lavender gown with lavender flowers will make for very disappointing pictures.

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• Ordering your flowers too late Flowers come from all over the world, so it is very hard to contact farms across the world and have flowers arrive within one or two weeks. Leave at least a 6 week window to be able to line everything up. Your flowers will be cheaper if you can give the time that is needed to order.

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e d i u G l a d i r B Choosing the Perfect Wedding Hairstyle

When it comes to wedding hair, a lot of brides think they need to go on this dramatic journey of change, such wanting to grow their hair, or grow a fringe out. You must remember to be yourself and not to change your style dramatically. No-one wants to see a bride that’s unrecognisable on the day!

BUILD A HAIR RELATIONSHIP - They key to having the perfect bridal hairstyle really does depend on the hair relationship you have with your stylist - this is such a key part of looking good, and feeling good on your big day. Make sure you have regular appointments so “Don’t forget to take a picture of your hairdresser knows your your dress to show your stylist!” hair, and knows your face shape.

WHICH STYLES ARE BEST SUITED TO MY DRESS? There are lots of factors to consider, but the neckline of your dress denotes everything. It’s best to work your hairstyle around this so that you have a seamless look on your day. For example, if you’re trying on

a one shoulder dress, you’ll see that if the strap goes to the left, your hair could be worn up to the left, perhaps in a loose side-bun, as you won’t lose the detailing of the one-shoulder design.

I WANT TWO LOOKS ON MY BIG DAY. WHAT WILL WORK BEST? Never start up and work your way down! This is because you’ll have pin marks where your hair has been pinned up during the day and when you take it down, it’ll form that shape unless you have time to wash your hair and start again from scratch. If your hair has been half-up, half-down during the day, you can do a grab and grip side chignon using the texture from the day do. It’s really simple, you just grab hair, scrunch it up, and pin it “The most important thing when you’re together at the nape of your neck. It considering your Wedding Hairstyle takes minutes! is not to change who you are!”

host your wedding in aN historic landmark Get married in the completely restored

White Church of Blandford.

m Available during the summer months m Seating for 300 m Excellent Acoustics m Ample Parking m Non-Denominational – Bring your own officiant m Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Reservations can be made through the Blandford Historical Society by calling (413) 848-0108. For more information about the White Church, visit www.TheWhiteChurch.org an historic gem where arts, life and community meet.

Your Top Wedding Cake Tips...

Taste the Cake - At tastings, clients are invited into the bakery to sample exemplary cakes, ask questions, and review portfolios.

Select a Style - Choose a cake that’s compatible with the style of the season, your gown, and the flower arrangements.

Size It Up - Generally, three tiers will serve 50 to 100 guests; you’ll likely need five layers for 200 guests or more.

Price It Out - Wedding cake often is priced by the slice. The more complicated the cake, the higher the price tag.

Find Ways to Save - Order a small cake that’s decorated to perfection but can only feed a handful plus several sheet cakes of the same flavor to actually feed the guests.

Consider the Weather - If you’re having an outdoor wedding in a hot climate, stay away from whipped cream, meringue, and buttercream: They melt.

Get It On Display - Your cake will likely be on display before it’s cut & consumed. Make sure there is a designated cake table that allows the most elegant presentation possible.

After the Wedding... Avoid freezer burn! Even if you take the most painstaking packaging measures, eating the top tier of your cake on your first anniversary sounds far better than it tastes. Think about indulging on your onemonth anniversary, and treat yourself to a fresh cake in the same flavor when you’ve survived the first year.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS WESTFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Jan. 20: Tomato Soup, Sloppy Joe on WW Bun, Green Beans, Heartzels Pretzels, Choice of Fruit

Jan. 21: Pork Patties on WW Bun, Potato Wedges, Mixed Vegetables, Homemade Corn Bread, Choice of Fruit

Jan. 22: WG Pizza W/Turkey Pepperoni, Steamed Carrot Coins, School Baked Cake with Frosting, Fruit Choice

Jan. 25: Popcorn Chicken, Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Whole Kernel Corn, Slice of Whole Wheat Bread, Fruit Choice

Jan. 26: BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH, Pancakes with Syrup, Oven Browned Sausages, Oven Baked Potatoes, Fruit Choice

Jan. 21: Tacos w/ Lettuce, Tomato &Cheese, Spanish Rice, Black Bean and Corn Salsa, Corn Bread, Choice of Assorted Fruits

Jan. 22: Vegetable Bean Soup, Ham and Cheese Bagel, Sweet Potato Wedges, Apple Crisp

Jan. 25: Chili with Tortilla Chips, Shredded Cheese, Corn Niblets, Oatmeal Bread, Choice of Assorted Fruit

Jan. 26: Chicken Fajita with Spanish Rice, Black Bean and Corn Salsa, Homemade corn Bread, Choice of Assorted Fruits

Jan. 21: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS, BREAKFAST ONLY

Jan. 22: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS, BREAKFAST ONLY

Jan. 25: Chicken Quesadilla, Corn & Black Bean Salad, Sour Cream, Fruit Choice, Milk

Jan. 26: Cold Cut Sub, LettuceTomato, Cape Cod RF Chips, Fruit Choice, Milk

WESTFIELD NORTH & SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLS Jan. 20: Tomato Soup, Turkey Sandwich with Lettuce and Tomato, Broccoli, Choice of Assorted Fruits

GATEWAY SCHOOLS Jan. 20: School-baked Calzone w/Marinara, Green Beans, Fruit Choice, Milk

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THE WESTFIELD NEWSSPORTS HS ROUNDUP:

Rip roaring OT thriller

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer NORTHAMPTON – Three players scored in double digits – Tim Shevchenko, Tyler French, and Matt Wood – and Ken Flores delivered an amazing defensive effort to help lead the Westfield Technical Academy boys’ basketball team to a thrilling 59-53 overtime victory on the road.

Luis Santos had seven points for Westfield Tech between the fourth quarter and overtime, going 5-for-6 from the free throw line.

During a key four-minute stretch in the third quarter, Viktor Bailey gained possession of a lot of loose balls and played great defense to spark the Tigers.

Westfield Tech opened the game with a double-digit lead, but Smith Voke rallied to take a five-point lead into the locker room at the half. Smith tapped in a rebound with one second remaining in regulation to force overtime.

“It was nice to see the boys excited and having fun while building confidence in themselves,” Westfield Tech coach Kyle Dulude said.

“Hopefully we can keep this momentum going for the other two games this week.”

Bombers chase ‘Cats Westfield 47, Sci-Tech 42 John O’Brien scored a team-high 15 points for Westfield.

Bombers’ Rodney Bernard and Brandon Huckins each finished with nine. Huckins, Matt Butera, and Luis Castro were also instrumental on the defensive side of the ball for the Bombers.

Felcianos carry HCSS Hampden Charter School of Science 71, Gateway 55 Justin Feliciano (29 points) and Jason Felciano (21) combined to score 50 HCSS points. Pete Kowal led Gateway with 20, and Brad Moreau had 11.

FT rolls Franklin Tech 75, St. Mary 20 Franklin Tech exploded for 55 points in the first half at Westfield Middle School South. St. Mary managed just seven points through the game’s first two quarters.

See H.S. Roundup, Page 11

Westfield Voc-Tech’s Tim Shevchenko (35) rises above the defense. The Tigers rose as one to pull out a thrilling OT victory Tuesday night on the road. (Westfield News File Photo)

Bombers’ Aidan Dunn (30) jumps for a shot at the basket. (Photo

by Lynn F. Boscher)

Bombers’ Scott Walsh (25) tries for the ball.(Photo

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Westfield’s John O’Brien (5) drives past Sci Tech. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Westfield’s Rodney Bernard (22) pushes through Sci Tech’s defense.

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Westfield’s Gabe Piepergerdes (14) looks in on defense as Sci-Tech mans an offensive drive Tuesday night. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

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2016 HIGH SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, January 20 JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Suffield, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 4 p.m.

LONGMEADOW (WHS Co-op) GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY at Auburn, Horgan Skating Arena, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING at Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 21 PVIAC SKI Race, Berkshire East, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 22 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Putnam, 5:30 p.m.

WRESTLING at Newton South, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Putnam, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 23 WRESTLING at Burt Berger Invitational, Chicopee High School, 9 a.m.

LONGMEADOW (WHS Co-op) GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Archbishop Williams, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Groton-Dunstable, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 5 p.m. ***Sunday, January 24*** JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Arlington, Emmanuel College, 1:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Arlington, Emmanuel College, 3 p.m.

LONGMEADOW (WHS Co-op) GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Shrewsbury, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 3 p.m.

JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 5 p.m.

Monday, January 25 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Minnechaug, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 26 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Belchertown, Chestnut Hill Community School Pool, 4 p.m.

PVIAC SKI Race, Berkshire East, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Amherst, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Amherst, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Minnechaug, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 27 WRESTLING at South Hadley, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 28 PVIAC SKI Race, Berkshire East, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Ludlow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Ludlow, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at West Springfield, Olympia Ice Center, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, January 29 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at West Springfield, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at West Springfield, 7 p.m.

LONGMEADOW (WHS Co-op) GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Belmont, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 30 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Shrewsbury, North Star Youth Forum Ice Rink, 5:50 p.m.

WRESTLING at Quad Meet, Braintree High School, 9 a.m. ***Sunday, January 31*** JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Ludlow, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 4 p.m.

Monday, February 1 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

LONGMEADOW (WHS Co-op) GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY at Algonquin, New England Sports Center, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Northampton, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 2 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS” HOOPS at Agawam, 5 p.m.

PVIAC SKI Race, Berkshire East, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Agawam, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 4 p.m.

WRESTLING at Agawam, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 4 LONGMEADOW (WHS Co-op) GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY at Belmont, Virglirolo Rink, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Chicopee, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 5 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 6 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Wachusett, Northstar Youth Forum, 5:45 p.m.

WRESTLING at West Springfield, 9 a.m.

LONGMEADOW (WHS Co-op) GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY at Shrewsbury, North Star Youth Forum Ice Rink, 7:50 p.m.

Monday, February 8 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 9 PVIAC SKI INDIVIDUALS, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 9:30 a.m.

JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Ludlow, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Ludlow, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 10 WRESTLING vs. Ludlow, 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 11 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Amherst, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Amherst, 7 p.m.

JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Longmeadow, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 8 p.m.

Friday, February 12 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Minnechaug, 7 p.m.

JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Simsbury, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 13 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. O’Bryant High School, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. O’Bryant High School, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Ludlow, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 6 p.m. ***Sunday, February 14*** JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee Comp, Cyr Arena, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, February 15 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. West Springfield, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 LONGMEADOW (WHS Co-op) GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY at Cougar Classic, Rockland Ice Rink, 9:30 a.m.

JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 17 Thursday, February 18 LONGMEADOW (WHS Co-op) GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY at Cougar Classic, Rockland Ice Rink, 9:30 a.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Northampton, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 19 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 20 ***Sunday, February 21*** JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Minnechaug, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, February 22 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Chicopee, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Chicopee, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23 Wednesday, February 24 Thursday, February 25 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 26 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Acton-Boxborough, Mullins Center (UMass), Amherst, 4 p.m.

Saturday, February 27 JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Simsbury, 4:30 p.m. ***Sunday, February 28*** JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 4 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Wednesday, January 20 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Mount Everett, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Mount Everett, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 21 No Sports Scheduled Friday, January 22 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 23 No Sports Scheduled Monday, January 25 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Gateway, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Gateway, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 26 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, January 27 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, January 28 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 29 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, January 30 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 1 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Hampden Charter School of Science, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Hampden Charter School of Science, 7 p.m.

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, January 20 Thursday, January 21 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5:45 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Friday, January 22 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Amherst, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 23 No Sports Scheduled Monday, January 25 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, January 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Commerce, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, January 27 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 28 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5:45 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Gateway, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Gateway, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, January 29 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Greenfield, Collins-Moylan Arena, 6 p.m.

Saturday, January 30 No Sports Scheduled

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, January 20 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Dean Tech, 5:30 p.m.

WRESTLING at Gateway, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Dean Tech, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 21 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 22 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Hampshire, Pioneer Valley Regional at Smith College, Northampton, 3:45 p.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 23 No Sports Scheduled Monday, January 25 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Ware, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Ware, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 26 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Smith Academy, Sherry A. Webb Gymnasium, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Smith Academy, Sherry A. Webb

Gymnasium, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 27 WRESTLING at Hampden Charter School of Science, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 28 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Palmer, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 29 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 30 Monday, February 1 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Granby, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Granby, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 2 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Regional, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Regional, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3 WRESTLING vs. Sabis, 7 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, January 20 BOYS’ WRESTLING vs. Southwick, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 21 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, January 22 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, January 23 BOYS’ WRESTLING at Mount Everett, 9 a.m.

Monday, January 25 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Westfield Technical Academy, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Westfield Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pathfinder, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pathfinder, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 27 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ WRESTLING vs. Hampshire, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ WRESTLING vs. Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 28 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Gateway, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 29 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, January 30 BOYS’ WRESTLING at Albany, 9 a.m.

Monday, February 1 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 2 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Sci-Tech, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Sci-Tech, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, February 4 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ WRESTLING vs. Dean Tech, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 5 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Palmer, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Palmer, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 6 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 8 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 9 SKIING – PVIAC Individuals, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 9:30 a.m.

JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Putnam, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Putnam, 6:30 p.m.

WSU WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE JANUARY 1/20/2016 Women’s Basketball at Salem State University Salem, MA 5:30 p.m.

1/20/2016 Men’s Basketball at Salem State University Salem, MA 7:30 p.m.

1/21/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey at Worcester State University Hart Recreation Center (Holy Cross) Worcester, MA 8:45 p.m.

1/22/2016 Women’s Swimming at University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT

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1/23/2016 Men’s Track at Springfield College Invitational I Springfield, MA 10:00 a.m.

1/23/2016 Women’s Track at Springfield College Invitational I Springfield, MA 10:00 a.m.

1/23/2016 Women’s Swimming vs Western Connecticut State Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m.

1/23/2016 Women’s Basketball vs Bridgewater State University Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m.

1/23/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey at Framingham State University Framingham, MA 2:40 p.m.

1/23/2016 Men’s Basketball vs Bridgewater State University Westfield, MA 3:00 p.m.

1/27/2016 Women’s Basketball vs Worcester State University Westfield, MA 5:30 p.m.

1/27/2016 Men’s Basketball vs Worcester State University Westfield, MA 7:30 p.m.

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St. Mary attempts to swing the ball around the Franklin Tech defense, which swarms to the ball Tuesday night at Westfield Middle School South. (Photos by Bill Deren)

Franklin Tech vs. St. Mary H.S. Roundup

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“They pressed us and really we had a very, very difficult time with it,” St. Mary coach Joe Molta said.

Jake Butler (12 points) and Nick Illnicky (7) led the Saints.

GIRLS’ HOOPS

Rams win again Southwick 46, Mohawk 29 Ashley Shea led the way with 13 points, and Katelyn Sylvia supplied defensive energy off the bench for Southwick.

The JV squad also enjoyed a victory, 28-25. In that game, Maura Wurster led Southwick with 11 points. Tessa Bonatakis had a great game off the bench for the Rams, dominating offensive and defensive boards.

Gators fall Hampden Charter School of Science 40, Gateway 25 Dayna Rodriguez (12 points), Madison Sheehan (10), and Jalexus Rivera (10) each See H.S. Roundup, Page 14

PHOTOS BY BILL DEREN

HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY Westfield 3-6 St. Mary 4-4 BOYS’ BASKETBALL Westfield 4-4 Southwick 4-5 Gateway 3-6 Westfield Technical Academy 4-6 St. Mary 0-11

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Westfield 0-8 Southwick 8-2 Gateway 2-5 Westfield Technical Academy 0-5 St. Mary 1-8 BOYS’ SWIMMING Westfield 5-3 GIRLS’ SWIMMING Westfield 7-1

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY Longmeadow (WHS Co-Op) 5-4-1 TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS’ HOOPS Westfield Technical Academy 59, Smith Voke 53 (OT) Westfield 47, Sci-Tech 42 Hampden Charter School of Science 71, Gateway 55 Franklin Tech 75, St. Mary 20

GIRLS’ HOOPS Southwick 46, Mohawk 29 Dean Tech 46, Westfield Tech 14 Hampden Charter School of Science 40, Gateway 25 Mount Everett 65, St. Mary 12 GIRLS’ SWIMMING Westfield 103, Northampton 83 BOYS’ SWIMMING Northampton 118, Westfield 64

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016: This year you become more aware of others and their needs. You have become more sensitive and caring. Your inner circle grows as a result. You also experience many more options and opportunities. If you are single, you might meet someone in your day-to-day travels. The person you meet could have the same issues as you, but he or she will manifest them in a very different way. You can learn from each other if you respect your differences. If you are attached, the two of you act like new lovers. Clearly, you enjoy each other’s company. GEMINI is always full of ideas.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your creativity continues to dominate, but you’ll communicate your thoughts more incisively. Conversations could go in many different directions.

You will find out what works for you in no time. Be willing to go through the process. Tonight: Pretend that it is the weekend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Others make demands that might distract you from some thoughts about finances. You need to deal with these money issues, but honor a need for a change of pace. An element of unpredictability runs through work. Tonight: Balance your checkbook before you head out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH You see past the obvious, but you aren’t always ready to share these thoughts. As a result, others find you to be most unpredictable and capable of doing anything. This perspective should give you an indication of how you project yourself. Tonight: Ready for some adventure?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You could be more demanding than you realize. On some level, a close friend or associate might feel drained by your initial reaction. You seem to be concerned with some matters involving your finances that you are not ready to discuss.

Tonight: Not to be found.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Others seek you out. At the present moment, you seem to prefer the company of many people all at once.

Could it be possible that you are trying to avoid a situation or conversation? It is going to happen sooner or later, but play it your way. Tonight: Where people are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Others often look to you for leadership. You know when you have had enough and want to head in a different direction. How you handle a demanding situation could change radically in a few days. Know that there will be reactions you’ll need to deal with. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Your ability to think fast and come up with several novel ideas emerges. Your understanding of others’ predicaments will add to your mental resilience.

Expressing a consideration for others is the type of thinking that creates mutual respect. Tonight: Say “yes.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Work with individuals rather than a group of people. You could be confused about what to do and when.

Listen to your inner voice if you feel iffy about verbalizing a problem. Timing could make a big difference. Honor your instincts. Tonight: Downtime with a loved one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You’ll hear a lot of information all at once. You could be surprised by how overwhelming it is. Detach, and listen to what is offered and nothing more.

You will be able to become more responsive soon. Tonight: An opportunity appears that seems too good to be true.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Security, both emotionally and financially, becomes more important to you in the next few weeks. You could find that an element of unpredictability surrounds you, especially when you’re out and about. Reach out to someone at a distance. Tonight: Stick to your usual routine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You feel energized, though you also might feel scattered. Don’t worry -- you will bounce back quickly.

You could be surprised by what someone says or does. You won’t be able to suppress your reaction. Remain nurturing

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might need some downtime. You could be doing a lot of processing in your mind. Be ready to take a risk if it feels comfortable, but don’t lost sight of the financial implications involved. You’d be wise to exercise caution. Tonight: Happy to be

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scored in double digits to lead HCSS. Gateway’s Rebecca Herman finished with a team-high 12.

Oh boy! Laboy hits 22 Dean Tech 46, Westfield Tech 14 Dean Tech’s Miquiana Laboy scored a game-high 22 points. Westfield Tech’s Jaymee Hall had eight.

“It was not a good game, but (Westfield Tech) worked hard,” Tigers’ coach Matt Seklecki said.

Climb too tough for STM Mount Everett 65, St. Mary 12 Mount Everett went on a 24-0 run, and outscored St. Mary 42-2 in the first half en route to a convincing victory.

Parker Synder (17 points) and Madison Ullrich (16) led Mt. Everett. Madie Donais and Elisa Kosinski each had four points for St. Mary.

GIRLS’ SWIMMING

Johnstone leads Bombers’ surge Westfield 103, Northampton 83 Kelsey Johnstone was the lone individual winner for Westfield, claiming a pair of firsts – 200 individual medley (2:16.95) and 100 breaststroke (1:09.01) – and helping the 200 medley relay team (Kate McCabe/Johnstone/ Rachel Charette/Sarah Russell) and 200 freestyle relay team (Charette/Johnstone/Russell/Maddie Robitaille) to gold medal finishes with times of 1:59.54 and 1:48.51, respectively.

With the win, Westfield improved to 7-1.

BOYS’ SWIMMING

Rosso, Stanton win in WHS’s loss Northampton 118, Westfield 64 Westfield’s Nick Rosso won the 200 freestyle (1:54.00) and Bombers’ Lukas Stanton was the top diver (195.75 points).

The Bombers fell to 5-3.

KELSY CARROL

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS Saturday, Jan. 9 Kansas City 30, Houston 0 Pittsburgh 18, Cincinnati 16 Sunday, Jan. 10 Seattle 10, Minnesota 9 Green Bay 35, Washington 18

DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS Saturday, Jan. 16 New England 27, Kansas City 20 Arizona 26, Green Bay 20, OT Sunday, Jan. 17 Carolina 31, Seattle 24 Denver 23, Pittsburgh 16

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday, Jan. 24 AFC New England at Denver, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) NFC Arizona at Carolina, 6:40 p.m. (FOX)

PRO BOWL Sunday, Jan. 31 At Honolulu Team Rice vs. Team Irvin, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

SUPER BOWL Sunday, Feb. 7 At Santa Clara, Calif.

TBD, 6:30 p.m. (CBS)

Patriots put LB Jerod Mayo on season-ending injured reserve FOXBOROUGH, Mass.

(AP) — The New England Patriots have placed linebacker Jerod Mayo on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, ending his season.

Mayo, 29, was injured in Saturday's victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Mayo played in all 16 regular-season games and totaled 49 tackles and one sack.

New England will play the Denver Broncos on Sunday for a spot in Super Bowl 50. The Patriots are attempting to be the first team to repeat as NFL champions since they did it in 2003-04.

LATE RESULTS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Chicopee 49, Westfield 33 Chicopee jumped out to a 16-6, first-quarter lead, and never wavered.

Ayanna Meadows led Chicopee with 19 points. Pacers’ Taina Slaughter chipped in 12.

Westfield’s Alexa Morin scored a team-high 17.

Brady: ‘I never imagined’ playing in 10 AFC title games

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer As a 24-year-old in 2001, his second NFL season, Tom Brady stepped in when Drew Bledsoe was injured and led the New England Patriots into the playoffs.

When he arrived in Pittsburgh to play the Steelers in the AFC championship game, Brady couldn't believe he was there.

"Fifteen years later, to be a part of 10 of those, I never imagined that any of this was even possible," Brady said on Monday. "You never take it for granted."

A sixth-round draft pick who spent his rookie year as the No. 4 quarterback on the Patriots' depth chart, Brady has grown into a four-time NFL champion and a three-time Super Bowl MVP. On Sunday, he will play in the AFC championship game for the fifth time in a row and the 10th time in his career, extending what was already an NFL record.

"It's beyond what I'd ever imagined in my wildest dreams," Brady said on his weekly radio appearance on WEEI. Hall of Famer Joe Montana, whom Brady grew up in the Bay Area idolizing, played in seven conference title games, six with the San Francisco 49ers and another with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was 4-3; Brady is 6-3 heading into Sunday's game in Denver against the Broncos and longtime nemesis Peyton Manning.

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said what's most remarkable about Brady is his consistency. After playing in six Super Bowls in his career — and another 24 playoff games leading up to them — Brady isn't likely to be overwhelmed by the moment.

"It's a big football game, and he's played in a lot of them," McDaniels said. "Doing the things that you've done to get yourself in this position are really important. ... His preparation, his rest and treatment and getting his body ready and his mind right. He does a lot of the things every day to prepare for the next day.

"Even though these games have finality to them that some games in the regular season or preseason don't have, he approaches it the same way."

Brady is 22-8 in the playoffs, winner of his first 10 postseason games and his past four. His first career playoff loss and his most recent one were both in Denver, where he is 2-6 in his career.

The Broncos beat New England 30-24 in overtime on Nov. 29 — a victory that earned Denver home-field advantage for Sunday's game. Manning was out for that one, replaced by Brock Osweiler, but he'll be back on Sunday to face Brady in what could be his last game against Brady.

Although the two maintain a golf-and-dinner friendship in the offseason, Brady said he wasn't sure if he would be in touch with Manning this week with such an important game looming.

"It will be fun to play another Peyton Manning-led team," said Brady, who had a long run of success against Manning when he was with the Indianapolis Colts.

"It's pretty hard to get to this point. There's only four teams standing," Brady said. "Two of these teams have to go home. Hope we're not one of them."

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(413) 569-5571

David Rose Plumbing & Heating

MA Lic: 262 / CT Lic: 9

C.E. PRATT1 & SONS 2 Est. 1923

Well Drilling - Water Pumps Sales & Service WELL POINT SPECIALIST COMPLETE PUMP SERVICE

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FULLY INSURED

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FIREPLACES • CHIMNEYS • STEPS • SIDEWALKS • PATIOS CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS • BILCO HATCHWAYS

BRICK - BLOCK STONE - CONCRETE

(413) 569-3172 (413) 599-0015

PERRY’S

PLUMBING & HEATING Sewer & Drain Cleaning 413-782-7322 No Job

Lic. #26177 • AGAWAM, MA

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SOLEK MASONRY

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The Southwick Police Department is seeking a Substitute Crossing Guard for Powder Mill School. Individuals must be available to work Mon-Fri during the school year. Crossing Hours are: 8:00am-9:00am and 2:35pm-3:35pm $11.65 hrly.

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by January 27, 2016 @12:00pm.

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Business Directory Business & Professional Services Email floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 Email floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • DIRECTORY • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 CHIMNEY SWEEPS A STEP ABOVE THE REST! JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Repair your chimney before winter wreaks havoc. We do brick repair, crown seals and repairs. We also do stainless steel liner installs, as well as stainless rain caps. We sweep all flues. Free estimates provided.

Call: 413-330-2186

HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured.

Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706.

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

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

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

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

HOME IMPROVEMENT DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

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

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

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

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

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

(413)562-5816.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

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

TURCOTTE ELECTRIC 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations.

HVAC controls. Knob and tube wiring removal for insurance company requirements. Fully insured. All calls answered.

Master's Lic #A-18022 (413)214-4149

Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733 Restore your kitchen or bath cabinetry for a fraction of the cost of new cabinets. For a free estimate, send your name, address, best phone number to reach you, and a brief description of your project to: kitchen.bath.cabinetwork @gmail.com or call: 413-454-1589

HOUSE PAINTING ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

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

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

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

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING

SNOWPLOWING

FINISHLINE PAINTING SERVICES

A-1 SNOWPLOWING by Affordable Building Contractor Residential & light commercial.

Westfield only. 20 years experience. Call Dave 413-568-6440.

For all your residential and commercial maintenance needs. Providing quality work for your home, office or apartment complex. Painting, Wallpaper removal, Drywall Repairs, Apartment/ Real Estate turnovers.

Fully insured.

Call Brian 413-204-8737

MASONRY

ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed.

Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates.

(413)569-1611. (413)374-5377.

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE ACCURATE LAWNCARE Cleanups, leaf/brush removal, trimming, mulch, gutter cleaning. Call (413)579-1639.

Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC Fall cleanups/Curbside leaf pick-up; Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Thatching, Aeration, Mulching and Stone, Top soil/Mulch deliveries, Plantings, Koi ponds

JOHNSON'S PAINTING SERVICES

SNOWPLOWING: Western Avenue area (Westfield). Reasonable and dependable. All phone calls returned promptly!

Please call John 413-297-9099

25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

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

FOR FREE ESTIMATE call: Ken 568-5146

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

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

DUMP TRUCK & TRACTOR SERVICE

TREE SERVICE A BETTER OPTION GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. (413)569-6104

JML FORESTRY Seasoned firewood. We deliver 1/2 cords to full cords. Mobile firewood processing. Open storage facility for campers, boats, trailers, etc. Westfield, MA 413-575-8900

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

(413) 626 6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com

HOUSE CLEANING

OFFICE CLEANING

SNOWPLOWING

WINDOW CLEANING

TWO MOM'S CLEANING SERVICE Personalized Cleaning Commercial & Residential Fully Insured & Bonded Call NOW for FREE Estimate 10+ Years Experience References Available 413-326-1278

GREAT WHITE CLEANING Office Cleaning, Full Janitorial Service. 25 years in business!

Call 413-568-2566

AFFORDABLE Snowblower & Lawnmower Services. Tune-ups/Repairs.

Free pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

786-0022

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul NOW for your Fall appointment 413-237-2053

JOSEPH'S HANDYMAN COMPANY Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.

All your landscaping needs Residential & Commercial Fully Insured/Free Estimates

SILO DRIED FIREWOOD. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)537-4146 or 413-569-4132

WANTED TO BUY $$ AUTOS WANTED $$

Top Dollar paid for your unwanted cars, trucks, vans.

Running or not. We pay and tow away. Sell your car TODAY. 413-534-5400

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

WANTED: Used furniture and appliances. Estate clean-outs.

Send info to: buy.sell.trade.furniture@gmail.com

or call: 413-454-1589

APARTMENT WESTFIELD: Beautiful, 2 bedroom townhouse. Clean, quiet, 1-1/2 baths, carpeting, appliances, hot water included.

Sorry no pets. $875.

(860)485-1216.

Equal Housing Opportunity

WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.

WESTFIELD- 1 BEDROOM, kitchen and bath. $700 p/month.

All utilities included. No Pets.

First, last and security.

413-250-4811

WESTFIELD: 1 Bedroom, 1st floor. Off-street parking. Downtown area. No pets. $625 per month. Call: 413-519-7257

Interior & Exterior

JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES Snowplowing & Sanding Grading & leveling of dirt driveways & short roads; loader work. Dump truck delivery available.

Equipment transportation.

Licensed & Insured (413)530-5430

HOME MAINTENANCE

100% HARDWOOD 3 year season. 1/2 & 1/4 cords also available.

Outdoor furnace wood also available, cheap. CALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS!!

Wholesale Wood Products (304)851-7666

WELDING WOLFE'S WELDING 24-hour Snow-Plow Repair On-site welding repairs Shop fabrication, weld services DENNIS WOLFE (413)888-0083

WESTFIELD: 2 Bedroom in 2family house. No pets. 1st floor. $700 p/month. No utilities.

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ROOMS HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $110/week.

Call (413)531-2197.

LARGE FURNISHED ROOM Parking, bus route, walking distance to all amenities. $120/weekly. Responsible mature male preferred.

Non-smoker.

(413)348-5070.

BUSINESS PROPERTY WESTFIELD: Commercial space available in down-town area.

Perfect for office, hair salon and massage therapy. 600+ sq. ft.

Call 4513-519-7257 to set up a viewing.

MOBILE HOMES CHICOPEE: By HuKeLau. 2 bedrooms, 12'x67'. Completely remodeled. Appliances, patio, shed, shingles. $54,000 593-9961DASAP MHVILLAGE.COM

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