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Clean power, opioid abuse, budget top legislative agenda

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By DENNIS HOHENBERGER Correspondent WESTFIELD – State Sen. Donald F. Humason (R-Westfield) said clean energy, the growing opioid epidemic and looming budget negotiations head the Massachusetts legislative agenda.

Humason attended Gov. Charlie Baker’s first ever State of the State address on Beacon Hill last week.

Baker’s energy policy includes hydroelectric, natural gas, solar and renewables.

Humason said Baker has been working with other New England governors to hash out a 20-year compact with Hydro-Quebec.

Humason said some environmentalist opposed the Hydro-Quebec plan who fear the deal will “knock” other renewables “off the table”, like solar and wind. He cautioned environmentalist not to worry about the impact the deal might have on the renewable energy sector.

In a recent article, Commonwealth Magazine cited increased energy costs, local job losses, “and harming the growing clean energy sector” associated with the proposed Hyrdo-Quebec compact. The legislature would have to approve the agreement.

Humason said the legislature and the governor remain steadfast in addressing the growing opioid epidemic. Besides the stress on schools, hospitals, police departments and public safety, he said the increase in the use of opiates impacts all socioeconomic groups, young and old, rich and poor.

“We’re in conference trying to hammer out the differences in our two versions,” he said.

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Groundbreaking planned for PVTA Transportation Pavilion

By DENNIS HOHENBERGER Correspondent WESTFIELD – The PVTA will break ground in May on a new $3.2 million transportation pavilion and the pavilion plays a critical role in the Elm Street Urban Renewal Plan.

Recently, Joe Mitchell, the city’s advancement officer, provided an overview of the urban renewal plan to the City Council. The plan includes the PVTA transportation pavilion.

The plan also calls for constructing a mixuse, four-story, 100,000 square-foot building, which would include retail shops and restaurants on the first floor and commercial space on the upper floors.

The transportation pavilion is Phase I of the urban renewal plan.

John M. Burke, the PVTA’s manager of capital projects, said the pavilion in Westfield will provide a vital link in the region, especially with connections to Westfield State University (WSU) and the Columbia Bike Trail.

The pavilion will house a bike storage area and repair shop along with a small cafe.

All buses are equipped with bike racks.

A few years ago, the PVTA partnered with

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the City of Holyoke, Peter Pan Bus lines and Holyoke Community College (HCC) to build the Holyoke Transportation Center on Main Street. HCC leases the center’s upper floors.

Burke said the pavilion means improved facilities for Westfield riders. The pavilion will act as a transfer point for transit services to and from Springfield, WSU and surrounding communities.

“It really becomes a hub and connects to the entire PVTA service area,” he said.

Besides the much needed shelter for passengers, the facility will have automatic ticket dispensers and provide real-time bus information on LCD screens.

“Passengers will have the ability to see when the buses arrive,” said Burke.

The pavilion cafe will be similar to the one in Holyoke, which is owned by Mt. Joe’s. The PVTA expects to announce a cafe tenant once the project is under construction.

Constructing will begin in mid-May and conclude in late-winter 2017, with a proposed opening in March.

The pavilion will be a modern, one-level See PVTA Pavilion, Page 7

Tech Academy tour reveals future needs

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – As a part of the annual joint meeting of the Westfield School Committee and Westfield Technical Academy’s Advisory Committee on Monday, members split up to take a tour of different shops. The Technical Academy has twelve career technical programs in all.

WTA General Advisory Chairman Ed Watson joined Principal Stefan Czaporowski and Westfield School Committee Vice-

“The most beautiful

chairman Ramon Diaz. Jr. in the manufacturing technology department. Lead teacher Gary Nadeau introduced business leaders who were present, many of whom have hired students from the program.

Nadeau said that this year is the first year in the past 13 that the program has not been full, with only 11 students selected out of 16 slots. He acknowledged that the Aviation Maintenance Training may have drawn some potential See Future Needs, Page 7

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By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Department of Public Works Director Randy Brown is seeking a few additions to the budget for next fiscal year.

Brown presented capital needs and new item highlights of the FY2017 budget to the Southwick Board of Selectmen this week, including requests for a dump truck replacement, a tractor, and a four-foot sweeper attachment for the DPW’s snow See Southwick, Page 7

Velis works to boost long term healthcare and housing for vets BOSTON (WWLP) – While the number of aging veterans in Massachusetts is expected to decline over the years, support services will be in high demand.

Massachusetts is home to more than 400,000 veterans. They have a greater risk of developing Dementia and Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) than the rest of the civilian population. University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Janet Fraser Hale told state lawmakers that it is critical to provide See Velis, Page 7

Strong month ends strong year for Mass. home sales BOSTON (AP) — A strong year for sales of single-family homes in Massachusetts has ended with a strong final month, according to two organizations that track the market.

The Massachusetts Association of Realtors and The Warren Group both announced Wednesday that the number of single-family homes sold in December was the most in any December since 2004.

The Warren Group said sales were up nearly 17 percent over December 2014 while the Realtors reported a nearly 14 percent year-over-year increase.

The roughly 53,000 single-family homes sold in 2015 was about 9 percent more than 2014, according to the Realtors.

The Warren Group reported a 10.5 percent increase in sales in 2015 compared to 2014.

Both groups say median prices were up almost 5 percent December to December and up more modestly 2014 to 2015.

Westfield Technical Academy ‘crushing it’

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – Westfield Technical Academy’s grand opening on Monday for the Aviation Maintenance Program was followed by the annual joint meeting of the school’s Advisory Committee and the School Committee in the Tiger’s Pride restaurant.

WTA Principal Stefan Czaporowski started the meeting with a state of the school address noting its accomplishments, particularly in the Cumulative Progress and Performance Index (CPPI).

“We’re crushing it,” Czaporowski said.

WTA was recently declared a Level 1 school, due to the progress over the last

four years among all students in these measurements, from 73 in 2012 to 93 in 2015.

“Whether you agree or disagree,” he said, referring to the way the state measures progress. “I can’t take away from my staff and students. We were almost a Level 4 school!”

Czaporowski continued with other benchmarks, noting that 40 prcent of the student body is female, the highest number ever. He also said that in 2012, student enrollment was 465, and is projected to grow to 550 next year. He said that enrollment should keep growing, considering that the freshmen and sophomore classes are the largest in the school, at 144 and 150.

General Advisory Chair Ed Watson in his address called the school “a gold mine,” and encouraged the School Committee to invest in it.

“You’re going to get adults coming here to retrain,” Watson said.

He said the school is covered on the shop and technical side, but more teachers are needed on the academic side, especially in mathematics.

“This has the ability to be a magnet school,” he said.

Czaporowski said that the state has made it more difficult for out-of-district enrollment.

“The number I gave as predictions are See Academy, Page 7

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Huge response in district-wide service project HUNTINGTON – “The elementary schools were rock stars!” reported Student Council President Brennan Foley, at the January 20 meeting of the Gateway Regional School Committee. “They really came through on this.”

Foley was reporting on what might have been a first ever district-wide community service project for the Gateway Regional School District. The “Blessing Bags” project collected and assembled bags of personal items for residents of the Samaritan Inn in Westfield.

Following their half-day on Thursday, January 21 six Gateway students took a break from mid-term exam studies to deliver 100 Blessing Bags to the shelter. It took two trips—along with a few shelter residents helping—for Foley, along with Alex Auclair, Allison Garriepy, Rachel LeBarron, Jonathan Rooney and Lily Wyand to carry the items into the Samaritan Inn. “It was so gratifying to speak with people and see how happy this made them,” reported LeBarron. “They just couldn’t believe it.”

Each school—along with parents & staff—was given a list of items to collect. Students at Chester Elementary School collected toothbrushes, toothpaste and mouthwash. Littleville ES students donated bandages, tissues and hand warmers. Students at the middle school collected soap, shampoo and deodorant, while Jr./Sr. High School students rounded up socks, winter gloves (size M or XL), and unscented lotion. Staff and parents were asked to bring in feminine hygiene products and gallon plastic bags. Items that were leftover in each category—mostly tissues and lotions—were also handed over to the shelter.

The project originated in Desiree Rivera-Perez’s high school Spanish III class. Those students were joined by members of the high school Student Council to process and bag items to bring to the shelter.

Stakes were high at the high school, where the classes continue their yearlong competition for the highly coveted “Spirit Trophy”. ‘Spirit points’ will be awarded to each class based upon the number of items they collect. The junior class led the way with 40 points, followed by the sophomores (35 points), seniors (31 points) and freshmen (22 points).

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HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — A book has been returned to a library in western Michigan — 49 years later.

The borrower told the library that he was a college student in 1967 when he checked out a book about World War II from the Herrick library in Holland. He wrote in a letter that the book was stored in a trunk that hadn’t been opened until recently. He also provided a donation with his letter.

Library director Diane Kooiker declined to identify the title of the book or the man’s name, citing privacy. She said he sent $100.

In his letter, the man described it as a “modest donation” on what could be a “tremendous fine.”

Kooiker tells The Grand Rapids Press that honest people sometimes can misplace a book.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2016. There are 339 days left in the year.

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n Jan. 27, 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland.

ON THIS DATE: In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria.

In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.

In 1901, opera composer Giuseppe Verdi died in Milan, Italy, at age 87.

In 1913, the musical play “The Isle O’ Dreams” opened in New York; it featured the song “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” by Ernest R. Ball, Chauncey Olcott and George Graff Jr. In 1944, during World War II, the Soviet Union announced the complete end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted for more than two years.

In 1951, an era of atomic testing in the Nevada desert began as an Air Force plane dropped a one-kiloton bomb on Frenchman Flat.

In 1965, “Up the Down Staircase,” Bel Kaufman’s novel about a young, idealistic teacher at a New York inner-city school, was published by Prentice-Hall.

In 1967, astronauts Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. More than 60 nations signed a treaty banning the orbiting of nuclear weapons.

In 1973, the Vietnam peace accords were signed in Paris.

In 1977, the Vatican issued a declaration reaffirming the Roman Catholic Church’s ban on female priests.

In 1984, singer Michael Jackson suffered serious burns to his scalp when pyrotechnics set his hair on fire during the filming of a Pepsi-Cola TV commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

In 1998, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, on NBC’s “Today” show, charged the sexual misconduct allegations against her husband were the work of a “vast right-wing conspiracy.”

In 2005, Condoleezza Rice, in her first day on the job as Secretary of State, reached out by phone to European allies and partners in the war on terrorism and echoed President George W. Bush’s inaugural charge to promote liberty across the globe. Frail survivors and humbled world leaders remembered the victims of the Holocaust as they marked the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp Auschwitz.

TEN YEARS AGO: Salzburg, Austria, held an exuberant 250th birthday party for its native son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Western Union delivered its last telegram. The first inhalable version of insulin, Exubera, won federal approval.

FIVE YEARS AGO: Tens of thousands of Yemenis demanded their president step down; taking inspiration from Tunisians’ revolt, they vowed to continue until their U.S.-backed government fell.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that color-coded terror alerts would be phased out by late April 2011.

ONE YEAR AGO: An online message purportedly from the Islamic State group warned that a Japanese man and a Jordanian pilot being held by the group had less than 24 hours to live unless Jordan freed an Iraqi woman sentenced to death for involvement in a deadly 2005 terror attack. European leaders gathered in Poland to mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet liberation the Auschwitz death camp. Amid tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed away, sending his chief of staff instead. A National Weather Service forecaster apologized for predicting that the area from New York to Philadelphia would see a foot or two of snow. Instead, the storm moved farther east and piled more than 2 feet of snow on parts of New England.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor James Cromwell is 76. Actor John Witherspoon is 74. Rock musician Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) is 72. Rhythmand-blues singer Nedra Talley (The Ronettes) is 70. Ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov is 68. Political commentator Ed Schultz is 62. Chief U.S. Justice John Roberts is 61. Country singer Cheryl White is 61. Country singer-musician Richard Young (The Kentucky Headhunters) is 61. Actress Mimi Rogers is 60. Rock musician Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) is 59. Actress Susanna Thompson is 58. Political and sports commentator Keith Olbermann is 57. Rock singer Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 55. Rock musician Gillian Gilbert is 55. Actress Tamlyn Tomita (TV’s “Teen Wolf”) is 53. Actress Bridget Fonda is 52. Actor Alan Cumming is 51. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 48. Rock singer Mike Patton is 48. Rapper Tricky is 48. Rock musician Michael Kulas (James) is 47. Actor-comedian Patton Oswalt is 47.

Actor Josh Randall is 44. Country singer Kevin Denney is 40. Tennis player Marat Safin is 36. Rock musician Matt Sanchez (American Authors) is 30. Actor Braeden Lemasters is 20.

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DeLeo to outline goals for 2016 session BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo planned to urge fellow House members to wade into contentious fights over charter schools and ridehailing services in the coming months.

The Democrat, beginning his eighth year as House leader, was scheduled to outline his 2016 agenda during his annual address to members on Wednesday.

A DeLeo aide said the speaker wants the House to address charter schools in advance of a potential November ballot question that would allow up to a dozen new or expanded charters each year outside of existing caps.

It was not clear if DeLeo planned to seek an easing of the charter caps, but the aide said the approach would build on previous efforts to bridge an academic achievement gap that separates low-income and wealthier students in Massachusetts.

Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from local school districts. They have won praise for educational innovation but have also been criticized for draining financial resources from traditional schools.

Democratic Senate President Stan Rosenberg announced last week that he had formed a working group to develop legislation to reform charter schools.

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, a longtime supporter of charters schools, has also filed a bill to ease the state’s charter school cap.

DeLeo, in his annual address, was also expected to call for action this year on legislation aimed at ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.

A bill filed by Charlie Baker would require criminal background checks on all drivers and also require that drivers carry at least $1 million of insurance. Another bill, authored by two Democratic lawmakers, seeks more stringent rules, including the fingerprinting of drivers.

As Baker readies budget plan, groups warn of shortfalls

By BOB SALSBERG Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and the Democratic-controlled Legislature have their work cut out for them as they seek to balance the state’s budget while holding taxes in line and making targeted increases in spending, according to a pair of independent budget monitors.

Baker is slated to file his budget blueprint for the July 1 fiscal year with lawmakers on Wednesday.

The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation said in a briefing paper this week that the state faces a fiscal 2017 structural deficit of between $700 million and $900 million.

The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, in a sepaGOV. BAKER rate analysis, projected the gap to be $684 million.

The pessimism comes despite a forecast of 4.3 percent growth in tax revenues, and an overall healthy state economy with relatively low unemployment. But the analysts say revenues are failing to keep pace with the state’s ever-growing financial obligations.

“The state appears to have entered a new fiscal pattern since the 2008 fiscal crisis marked by slow to modest revenue growth that has not kept pace with increased state spending,” the foundation, a business-backed organization, said in its report.

The state relied on several one-time solutions to balance the $38 billion budget in the current fiscal year, including early retirement for state workers, a tax amnesty program, and the shifting of some Medicaid expenses to the next fiscal year.

Such solutions “are either unavailable this year or come with substantial fiscal risk,” the group said.

Baker recently ordered $50 million cut from the current budget due in part to lower than expected non-tax revenue sources.

The center, which advocates for more investment in such areas as education, health care and transportation, argued in its report that the state’s chronic budget gaps can be traced back to $3 billion in tax cuts between 1998 and 2002, and said the trend was unlikely to change.

“It is even more unlikely that we will see a budget that will raise new revenue to investments in the future of our Commonwealth: like making higher education affordable again and modernizing our roads and bridges and public transportation systems,” the group said.

Baker and House leaders, including Democratic Speaker Robert DeLeo, have ruled out increases in broad-based taxes.

The governor, meanwhile, has pledged modest hikes in local aid to cities and towns and school districts, and to replenish some of the funds withdrawn in recent years from the state’s reserve, or “rainy day” fund.

Humason announces February Office Hours WESTFIELD - State Senator Don Humason announced today that he will be holding public office hours throughout the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District.

Senator Humason or his staff will be available at public office hours on the following dates: Monday, February 1, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:30PM Agawam Public Library, Pierce Conference Room 750 Cooper Street, Agawam Tuesday, February 2, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:30PM Holyoke Public Library, 3rd Floor Group Study Room 250 Chestnut Street, Holyoke Monday, February 8, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:30PM Emily Williston Memorial Library 9 Park Street, Easthampton Wednesday, February 10, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:30PM Westfield Athenaeum 6 Elm Street, Westfield Tuesday February 16, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:30PM Chicopee Public Library 402 Britton Street, Chicopee Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:30PM Southwick Public Library 95 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick Tuesday, February 23, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:30PM Southampton public Library 30 East Street, Southampton Thursday, February 25, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:30PM Montgomery Public Library 160 Main Road, Montgomery Monday, February 29, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:30PM Granville Public Library 2 Granby Road, Granville

All are welcome to come, visit, and share their thoughts or concerns on state matters with Senator Humason and his staff.

In addition to office hours throughout the district, Senator Humason and staff are also available to meet with constituents at the Senator’s district office, located at 64 Noble Street in Westfield.

No appointment is necessary, but calling ahead is recommended.

Senator Humason's district office staff can be reached at (413) 5681366. Staff in his Boston office can be reached at (617) 722-1415 for legislative matters. Senator Humason’s email address is Donald.

Humason@MASenate.gov Senator Humason represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District, which consists of the cities of Agawam, Easthampton, Holyoke and Westfield, parts of the city of Chicopee, and the towns of Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southampton, Southwick and Tolland.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 WESTFIELD Off-Street Parking Commission at 6 pm ZBA at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Park & Recreation Commission at 6:30 pm

HUNTINGTON Selectboard at 5:30 pm

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 SOUTHWICK Local Emergency Planning Committee at 9:30 am Capital Expenditures Committee at 6 pm Canal Restoration Subcommittee at 6:30 pm Lake Management Committee at 7 pm

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 WESTFIELD Fire Commission at 6 pm

BLANDFORD Police Department Meeting at 6 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm

TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 WESTFIELD Planning Board at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

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Poll: Sanders and Clinton in tight battle for Iowa

By NICK GASS Politico.com As the time to caucus ticks closer in Iowa, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are locked in a tight battle among likely Democratic caucus-goers, according to the results of the latest Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday.

Buoyed by the support of younger voters, strong liberals and men, Sanders grabbed 49 percent support, compared to 45 percent for Clinton. Those numbers, while nearly identical to Quinnipiac’s survey of the state two weeks prior, come on the heels of a Fox News poll of likely Iowa Democratic caucusgoers in which Clinton held a slim six-point lead over Sanders. Meanwhile, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley earned the support of 4 percent in the latest Quinnipiac survey, with 2 percent still undecided.

The Vermont senator widened or maintained his advantage over Clinton from the last poll among those identifying as very liberal (63 percent to 32 percent), those under the age of 45 (78 percent to 21 percent) and men (63 percent to 32 percent). Clinton, for her part, outdrew Sanders among those who identified as somewhat liberal (53 percent to 40 percent), among those 45 and older (53 percent to 39 percent among 45-64 group, and 71 percent to 21 percent among the 65-andup crowd), and among women (54 percent to 40 percent).

Moderates and conservatives likely to participate in the Democratic caucus were split over the two top candidates, with 47 percent opting for Clinton and 46 percent for Sanders.

Overall, 81 percent of those surveyed said they had locked in their minds the candidate they plan to support on Monday, with 19 percent indicating that they might change their mind.

Among Clinton supporters, the split is 83 percent to 17 percent, and among those for Sanders, it is 80 percent to 20 percent.

While two-in-three (67 percent) said they had already participated in a caucus, 33 percent responded that this year would be their first time. Of that 33 percent, 72 percent said they will be supporting Sanders, while just 26 percent say they will back Clinton. Among the seasoned caucus-goers, Clinton is the choice of 54 percent, while 38 percent plan to stand for Sanders.

Among those reporting a household income of less than $50,000, Sanders extended his lead over Clinton by seven points since the last poll, while holding a six-point edge over her among those in households making between $50,000 and $100,000. Clinton’s 24-point advantage among those in households making more than $100,000 grew from just a 13-point lead in that category earlier in the month.

Asked a series of questions about desirable characteristics in their candidate, the most important feature for Clinton supporters was backing the candidate with the best chance of winning, with 77 percent of those favoring the secretary of state indicating as such. By contrast, only 12 percent of Sanders’ supporters responded the same way. Instead, 76 percent of those who plan to caucus for the Vermont senator said the most important qualities are honesty and trustworthiness; just 12 percent of Clinton supporters called that the most important characteristic.

The poll was conducted Jan. 18-24 via landlines and cellphones, surveying 606 likely Democratic caucus participants.

The margin of error is plus or minus 4 percentage points.

As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton was 'leading the diplomacy that keeps us out of war,' explains an ad released by her campaign last week. (Getty)

Hillary the dove Taking heat from Sanders over Iraq and Libya, Clinton casts herself as a peacemaker

By MICHAEL CROWLEY Politico.com To hear Bernie Sanders tell it, Hillary Clinton is too hawkish for Democratic voters. Clinton voted for the Iraq War and favored bombing Libya. She may be experienced, Sanders recently admitted, but “Dick Cheney had a lot of experience,” too.

As she makes her closing case to the anti-war Iowa liberals who rejected her in 2008, Clinton is calibrating her message to deflect those charges. Though she has long stressed her toughness against foreign adversaries, Clinton is now spotlighting her role as a peacemaker.

As secretary of state, Clinton was “leading the diplomacy that keeps us out of war,” explains an ad released by her campaign last week, as footage appears of Clinton being applauded

by United Nations diplomats. The ad also cites her role in brokering a November 2012 cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, a relatively little-noted chapter of her State Department tenure.

At a Democratic candidates’ forum in Des Moines on Monday night, Clinton — speaking soon after Sanders reminded voters yet again of her 2002 Iraq vote — pressed her peacemaker credentials, recounting her role in talks that led to the Iran nuclear deal and explaining her efforts to avert a wider war in Gaza.

“So the Israelis are telling me, ‘Look, we’ve got to go back in. We have to have a ground invasion again in Gaza,’” Clinton said. “I’m saying, no, please, don’t do that. Let’s try to figure out, how do we resolve it?”

After she shuttled between Jerusalem and Cairo, where Egyptian leaders acted as intermediaries for Hamas, Clinton boasted, “They got a cease-fire. There was no invasion. That’s what you have to do.”

Clinton’s camp argues that she has always talked about both strength and diplomacy. And Clinton has cited her leading role in the Iran nuclear talks and the Gaza cease-fire for months.

But with the Iowa caucuses days away, Clinton is less interested in talking about her support for a no-fly zone in Syria or her hawkish positions in internal Obama Cabinet debates on issues from Afghanistan to Libya.

Even as Clinton plays defense over her Iraq vote — an old but hardly forgotten topic among hard-core Democratic voters — her campaign believes she enjoys an overall advantage in foreign policy duels with Sanders, who is far more comfortable discussing domestic topics like the power of Wall Street banks. In recent days Clinton has targeted Sanders for comments about Iran that she calls naive, including his recent call for “normalizing relations” with Iran, whose overall foreign policy remains antagonistic toward the U.S. But Clinton faces the risk that Iowa voters know more about

her Iraq vote — which Sanders raises nearly every time foreign policy comes up — than about her record as President Barack Obama’s top diplomat. Her discussion of diplomatic efforts often seems tailored to defuse fears that she might have an itchy trigger finger as commander in chief. (Clinton’s campaign declined to comment for this story.)

On Monday night, Clinton depicted herself as having fended off a potential war with Iran while she worked to advance Obama’s nuclear diplomacy. “You cannot imagine how tense it was, because a lot of our friends and partners in the region basically just wanted to end that [nuclear] program by bombing them. ‘Just bomb them!’” Clinton said. “I spent a lot of my time explaining to our friends why that was not a good idea.”

At the same time, her campaign is mindful of protecting her image of toughness and ensuring that Republicans don’t outflank her in a general election on fighting terrorists, standing up to Iran or protecting Israel.

On that front, she has plenty of material to draw from. In Obama White House Situation Room meetings, Clinton was a consistent voice for exercising U.S. military power. She argued for a residual troop presence in Iraq after 2011; backed a larger troop surge for Afghanistan than the one Obama ultimately approved; favored arming Syrian rebels in late 2012, a plan Obama rejected; and argued for the March 2011 U.S. military intervention in Libya.

Sanders has tried to make Clinton pay for that record: “I worry ... that Secretary Clinton is too much into regime change and a little bit too aggressive,” the Vermont senator said in a mid-December debate. On Monday night, he called the Iraq War “a dumb idea” and noted that “I voted against the war in Iraq ... Hillary Clinton voted for the war in Iraq.”

As she makes a closing pitch that emphasizes her foreign policy chops, Clinton tends to gloss over the more hawkish episodes from her past. Asked by an Iowa voter at Monday’s forum to place her interventionist instincts on a scale of 1 to 10, for instance, Clinton offered a long riff on her Iran and Gaza efforts.

Finally, Clinton came to the original frame of the question: “I want to make sure I stay as close as possible to non-intervention.”

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By HADAS GOLD Politico.com The first installment of a new polling partnership between Vox.com and Morning Consult is testing not only voters’ candidate preferences — but whether they could pick them out of a lineup.

The first poll released on Tuesday shows that even if a voter supports a certain candidate, it doesn’t mean they necessarily recognize their face.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton had the highest name and face recognition among the respondents, with 96 percent and 97 percent correct identification, respectfully. That’s more than actors George Clooney (91 percent correct), Bill Murray (87 percent), singer Justin Bieber (85 percent) and NFL player Tom Brady (56 percent).

The next most correctly identified candidates were Dr. Ben Carson with 79 percent, former Gov. Jeb Bush with 77 percent and Gov. Chris Christie with 70 percent. Sen. Ted Cruz, battling for first place in Iowa, is at 61 percent facial recognition.

Trump may also want to hide his face from his advertisements. The billionaire frontrunner’s favorability decreases 5 points when respondents are shown only his photo compared with those that see only his name, the study found.

While the trend held for the other GOP candidates, the one exception was Carson, whose favorability increased when respondents see his photo, and John Kasich, whose favorability remains low regardless of whether respondents see only his name or his photo.

But Trump supporters know who he is. 100 percent of selfidentified Trump supporters identified him correctly, com-

pared to 97 percent of Clinton supporters who identified her correctly, 99 percent of Cruz supporters, 93 percent of Carson supporters, 89 percent of Sanders supporters, 82 percent of Bush supporters, and 76 percent of Rubio supporters who correctly identified the candidate they said they support.

For Morning Consult and Vox, the new partnership will seek to experiment with methodology and interactive polls conducted online.

“This is an opportunity for us to take what is not necessarily talked about in presidential campaigns, which is the ability for the American people to identify candidates,” Morning Consult founder Michael Ramlet said. “There hasn’t been as much innovation on photos and images in online polling, so this is continuing in line with what we’ve seen as more media companies do as they push the envelope.”

While more traditional polling methods tend to eschew online polling, Ramlet defends their practices by noting the amount of information they have on each respondent and cross referencing the information with voter files.

“We’re taking advantage of what phone polls can’t do,” Ramlet said. “You can’t show someone an image or test videos, you can’t do interactive exams … for us we’re going where traditionalists could not go in the past and that’s exciting.”

The poll was conducted from Jan 21-24 among a national sample of 2,028 registered voters. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of registered voters based on age, race/ethnicity, gender, educational attainment, region, annual household income, home ownership status and marital status. The margin of error is plus or minus 2 percentage points.

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A Southampton Town Meeting volunteer counts votes Tuesday in favor of a Proposition 2 1/2 override that would allow the Fire Department to add a second shift. (Photo By Chris Lindahl)

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By CHRIS LINDAHL @cmlindahl Daily Hampshire Gazette SOUTHAMPTON — Debate over adding a second Fire Department shift grew heated on the special Town Meeting floor Tuesday night, fueled by a former fire chief and an exfirefighter who questioned Fire Chief John Workman’s ability to run the department and the need to spend $135,000 to increase staffing.

A majority of voters were seemingly convinced by Workman’s call to improve the “quality of life” in town after the measure passed 54-31.

It remains to be seen whether residents’ support will continue once the bill is due.

Voters will be asked to approve the Proposition 2½ override, which would add 21 cents to the tax rate, at the presidential pri-

mary election March 1.

If it is approved, the owner of a $260,000 house would see an increase of approximately $55 per year in property taxes.

The Fire Department is currently staffed by firefighters, who are also emergency medical technicians or paramedics, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. During evening and overnight hours, the department functions on a standby basis, with firefighters responding to calls from their homes.

When no Southampton firefighters are able to respond to an after-hours call, ambulances from surrounding communities must be dispatched, increasing response time.

Workman said the $135,000 program would allow staffing inside the station from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., when the vast majority of emergency See Tensions, Page 7

Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Friday, January 22, 2016 12:57 p.m.: vandalism, Westfield Technical Academy lower campus, 33 Smith Ave., broken window on carpentry shop garage; 2:34 p.m.: accident, 1029 North Road at 2071 E. Mountain Road, 2009 Toyota Camry (towed) and 2001 Buick (towed), no injuries; 2:51 p.m.: found property, Sunrise Terrace, man reported that a neighbor’s package had been ripped open and was on his lawn, police took possession of package which contained medications; 5:20 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Twin River Burritos, 36 Elm St., Scott L. Kenyon, 30, of 59 Broad St., arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle with license revoked; 9:12 p.m.: shoplifting, Stop & Shop Supermarket, 57 Main St., investigated; 10:39 p.m.: accident, vicinity of Walmart, 141 Springfield Road, 2000 Chevy Blazer (towed) and 2007 Toyota Camry (towed), one transported to Baystate Noble Hospital with minor injuries.

Saturday, January 23, 2016 12:11 a.m.: suspicious, Cumberland Farms, 69 Main St., police towed a motor vehicle; 5:53 a.m.: investigation, City View Boulevard, dual response, brush fire extinguished; 11:42 a.m.: accident, Salvation Army, 223 E. Main St., 2012 Jeep and 2004 Hyundai, no injuries, no tows; 12:03 p.m.: fraud, Joseph Avenue, party reported that her Berkshire Bank debit card has unauthorized charges on it; 4:38 p.m.: fraud, Westfield Police Department, 15 Washington St., party reported that her credit card may have been compromised as there are some fraudulent transactions on her statement; 4:57 p.m.: vandalism, Orange St., resident reported that his grill may have been vandalized.

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

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)

Sunday, January 24, 2016 12:44 a.m.: accident, vicinity of Westfield State University commuter lot, 577 Western Ave., 2011 Hyundai Sonata (towed) and 2002 Mitsubishi (towed), Andrew J. Schultz, 22, of 32 Woodcliff Drive, arrested on the charges of operating under the influence of liquor, leaving the scene of property damage and marked lanes violation; 11:39 a.m.: larceny, Court Street Family Dentistry, 76 Court St., Dr. Marc Zive reported the theft of a laptop computer; 2:42 p.m.: breaking and entering motor vehicle, Southwood Acres, 342 Southwick Road, man reported that someone broke into his girlfriend’s car and stole her iPad; 3:19 p.m.: accident, Westfield Equipment Services, 28 Mechanic St., woman reported that she backed into the glass door of the business, no injuries; 4:51 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Union Mart, 420 Union St., Luis A. Saez, 48, of 35 Amity St., Hartford, Conn., was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle with license revoked as HTO and marked lanes violation; 7:06 p.m.: accident, Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., minor property damage, no injuries.

Springfield Police investigating North End crowbar beating SPRINGFIELD AP) — Police are investigating after a man was found beaten and bloody in the middle of a street in Springfield’s North End section.

The Springfield Republican reports (http://bit.ly/1SJF3Gx ) police say they were alerted around 4:20 p.m. Tuesday that three or four Hispanic men were beating another Hispanic man with a crowbar near the intersection of Prospect and Narragansett streets.

Officers arrived on scene to find the victim lying flat in the middle of the road. Multiple city police officers and at least one state police unit responded.

The victim was taken by ambulance to Baystate Medical Center for emergency treatment after he awoke. Police say when he came to, the shirtless victim began screaming and making threats against his attackers.

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Overall, 81 percent of those surveyed said they had locked in their minds the candidate they plan to support on Monday, with 19 percent indicating that they might change their mind. Among Clinton supporters, the split is 83 percent to 17 percent, and among those for Sanders, it is 80 percent to 20 percent.

While two-in-three (67 percent) said they had already participated in a caucus, 33 percent responded that this year would be their first time. Of that 33 percent, 72 percent said they will be supporting Sanders, while just 26 percent say they will back Clinton. Among the seasoned caucus-goers, Clinton is the choice of 54 percent, while 38 percent plan to stand for Sanders.

Among those reporting a household income of less than $50,000, Sanders extended his lead over Clinton by seven points since the last poll, while holding a six-point edge over her among those in households making between $50,000 and $100,000. Clinton’s 24-point advantage among those in households making more than $100,000 grew from just a 13-point lead in that category earlier in the month.

Asked a series of questions about desirable characteristics in their candidate, the most important feature for Clinton supporters was backing the candidate with the best chance of winning, with 77 percent of those favoring the secretary of state indicating as such. By contrast, only 12 percent of Sanders’ supporters responded the same way. Instead, 76 percent of those who plan to caucus for the Vermont senator said the most important qualities are honesty and trustworthiness; just 12 percent of Clinton supporters called that the most important characteristic.

The poll was conducted Jan. 18-24 via landlines and cellphones, surveying 606 likely Democratic caucus participants.

The margin of error is plus or minus 4 percentage points.

The Chili, Chowder, and Chocolate Cook-Off set WESTFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Westfield is hosting its sixth annual “Cook-Off” fundraiser on Saturday, March 12th, 11:30am – 1:30pm. The Chili, Chowder, and Chocolate Cook-Off is a fun way to sample our local restaurants, and civic organizations’ tasty dishes. Chefs will have the opportunity to showcase their cooking skills and businesses’ by cooking either a chili, chowder or a sweet chocolate delight,” noting that chili and chowder have to be cooked in a Board of Health approved kitchen. Past contestants: Alessios Pizza, B’ Shara’s Catering Service, G.I.L.T.I.E Phyls, Mama Cakes, Moolicious, Mrs. Murphy’s Donut’s, Pappa’s Bar & Grill, Peppermill Catering Service, Rapids Bar & Grill, Spradley Deluxe Coffee, Wicked Good Treats by Elaine Shepard, Arbors, Armbrook, the Westfield Fire & Police Department, and the Westfield Rotary have committed to the success of this community fundraiser. In conjunction with the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, the WESTFIELD YMCA is assisting to raise funds for the KEV’s Foundation. This foundation helps educate and prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in children and young adults. If other vendors are still interested, they can contact the Westfield YMCA, 568.8631 or email Cindy, cagan@westfieldymca.org.

Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice’s Changes In Latitudes event has been postponed to Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.

WESTFIELD — Due to last weekend’s potential snow storm, Changes In Latitudes, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, was rescheduled to Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Tekoa Country Club to benefit Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice.

Tickets already purchased will be honored. Changes In Latitudes is the country's premier tribute show to singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, the master of the tropical life style.

Every show is the ultimate beach party, recreating the complete Jimmy Buffett concert experience with amazing authenticity.

Those interested in attending this fun filled event can call the Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice office at 413-562-7049 or visit http://www.noblehome.org/programs-events/ to purchase tickets.

St. Mary’s Parish School entrance date for kindergarten moved WESTFIELD – St. Mary’s Parish School announced Thursday that it will follow Westfield Public Schools in their decision to change the kindergarten entrance date from August 1 to September 1. Students eligible for kindergarten must take the entrance exam prior to being enrolled. For those students who do not meet the cutoff date for kindergarten, two separate early childhood programs are available. Children who will turn four before September 1, 2016 may be enrolled in the prekindergarten program, while those who turn three before the date are eligible for preschool. Interested families may contact the school at (413) 568-2388.

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CHILI CONEY DOGS Note: Double all ingredients for a crowd 1 pound lean ground beef 1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper Dash of cayenne pepper 8 hot dogs 8 hot dog buns

1 tablespoon margarine 1/2 cup of chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 can (12 ounce) or bottle of beer 1 ( 14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups half & half 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Optional : Pop Corn or Bacon Bits

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Selectman Russell Fox asked if there was any comremoval machine used to clear town sidewalks. mitment to convert the lights to energy saving LEDs. “That won’t replace the street sweeping contracBrown said he has spoken with Eversource on the tor,” Brown clarified, but allow the DPW to sweep matter, and the company does not have a municipal sidewalks in front of municipal buildings. rate for LEDs at this time.

Brown said the town water tank needs to be Chief Administrative Officer Karl Stinehart said inspected this year, and this is the third year of the there are green programs the town could explore to three-year leak detection cycle. help pay for LED conversion.

Other regular maintenance items that will be in Brown said a new roller and trailer was needed for the DPW budget include hydrant replacement and paving. The one currently used is costly to repair. trafic light and signal replacement.

“If we need parts, we have to have them fabricated “We have all the College Highway lights and for us,” he said. we’re getting some new traffic signals,” said In the sewer department, Brown said grates were Brown.

RANDY BROWN needed at the pump stations for safety reasons.

Brown said much of that work requires an elecStinehart suggested that funds left from a DPW project trician and therefore must be contracted out. that came in under budget could be used for the grates “And we don’t have a lift,” he added. rather than add them to the budget.

Brown asked if he would need a town meeting vote to do that, but Stinehart said he could get approval from the town accountant.

Continued from Page 1 Brown will present the entire DPW budget to the board and structure of around 2,700 square feet. The city’s density and finance committee joint hearing Feb. 6. student population justify constructing the pavilion, he said. A Hearings begin at 8 a.m. at Town Hall and are open to the feasibility study is underway in Northampton for a similar public. A schedule of hearings is available on the calendar on the facility. town web site.

With the return of north-to-south Amtrak service in Springfield, Holyoke and Northampton, bus service has become a vital link to the stations. Burke said passengers regularly speak about the need for transportation centers being within Continued from Page 1 walking or biking distance or when “biking trips become transit trips.” better health services for veterans.

The pavilion project will go out-to-bid in the coming weeks.

“There are the many horrific accidents and injuries. There The PVTA hired Reinhardt Associates, of Agawam, as the proj- are traumatic brain injuries and the post traumatic stress disorect’s architect. ders of the veterans,” said Hale.

For more information on the PVTA Transportation Pavilion, The state legislature’s Committee on Veterans Affairs is visit the authority’s website at www.pvta.com. exploring ways to expand health and housing benefits for this segment of the population. They discovered that many more aging veterans will turn to Soldiers’ Homes for long term care.

A report by UMass Medical School shows that these facilities Continued from Page 1 are in desperate need of renovations.

A key component is increased access to treatment for State Representative John Velis (D-Westfield) said that fightaddicts. Treatment beds in Berkshire, Franklin and Hampshire ing veterans homelessness is his next priority.

Counties are lacking, said Humason.

“Obviously, we need to get more resources for these veter“Even here in Hampden County, there’s limited treatment. ans,” he said. There is no excuse whatsoever for having homeYou end up having to go toward Rhode Island or Boston to try less veterans.” to find anything,” he said.

The committee is currently in the process of gathering inforHe called, as has the governor, for tighter controls on dis- mation, as they work on a statewide action plan to help veterans pensing legal opioids by physicians. The governor wants to live comfortable and healthy lives. limit the amount of opioids dispensed at one time.

“Our hope is to have a bill moving forward for Memorial “Doctors are pushing back a little bit. Insurance companies Day that begins this discussion of long term care and housing are pushing back,” he said. for our state’s almost 400,000 veterans and their families,” said Baker also proposed legislation that would have allowed Committee on Veterans Affairs Chairman State Senator Michael doctors to commit patients to involuntarily drug treatment. Rush (D-Boston).

The governor proposed a 72-hour hold to a treatment facility The bill is expected to be released sometime in May. for persons who posed a danger to themselves or to others.

Massachusetts leads the nation in providing benefits and serHumason said treatment, whether mandatory or not, takes vices for veterans and their families. weeks or months to make any headway. The conversation on opioid abuse is not limited to urban centers, but spoken about in all corners of the state and the nation, he said.

Small town police forces and fire departments are faced with fighting the growing epidemic. He added that the small Continued from Page 1 police departments often lack jail cells.

“It’s not just an urban issue anymore, it crosses other straall Westfield kids,” he said. ta,” said Humason.

Czaporowski said the school is celebrating Career Technical The current proposed legislation, he said, will “only scratch Education month in February with a week of activities on the surface” and that more needs to be done in Massachusetts. February 8-12.

Humason believes the Commonwealth continues to lead the On Monday, students will speak about their work at the fight in combating opioid addiction.

Russell Elementary school from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. That same The City of Westfield recently received a $7,500 day will be the annual Allied Health Student CNA (Certified Massachusetts Department of Public Health grant to purchase Nurse Assistant) Pinning Ceremony at 1 p.m. in the WTA audiadditional Narcan kits. The kits will be available on all fire torium. engines and support vehicles. When administered properly, On Tuesday the academy is hosting a community open house Narcan can revive an overdose victim within seconds. from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Visitors are asked to contact Rob Ollari at In a recent development, U.S. Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) 572-6533 ext. 60004 to book a tour. is blocking the president’s nomination to head the Food and On Wednesday, February 10, North Middle School students Drug Administration (FDA). In 2015, the FDA approved will be touring WTA shops from 8:30-10:30 a.m. guidelines for doctors to administer prescription opioids to On Wednesday and Thursday, February 10 and 11, lunch will children as young as 11 years old. be open to the public from 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in the Tiger’s In budget news, Humason said the estimated $350 million Pride restaurant. On Thursday, the South Middle School band revenue shortfall has been revised downward. The students will perform live during lunch on the stage, following Commonwealth still expects a $200 million drop in revenues. their tour of the shops that morning.

He remains optimistic the gap will shrink with a steadily The week will culminate on Friday, February 12, with the improving economy.

WTA Career Technical Program Induction for 9th and 10th “By the end of the year we should be ok,” he said. grade students from 8-9:15 a.m. in the auditorium.

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Future Needs students from the shop.

“I kind of want to transfer up there myself,” Nadeau joked. He said that his program is vital to manufacturing in the region, and has 100 percent co-op placement in local businesses and a waiting list of companies.

He said that students are being taught on modern technology and can receive FANUC CNC (Computer Numeric Control) certifications, but having all the high-tech equipment and software means needing to maintain the equipment, where there is a shortage of funds available.

“From our standpoint, it’s time to see if we can get more of that money in here,” Nadeau said.

“We’re only allotted a budget,” Diaz said, acknowledging the struggle. “We know this is one of those areas we want to concentrate on. Last year was a really bad year. We had to let go of 26 teachers.”

Diaz said he understood the demands of the program and the School Committee just needed to get the money to invest in it.

“This program is the cornerstone of this school,” Watson said. “We need to get those numbers up.”

In construction technology, lead teacher Brian Falcetti told a similar story regarding a lack of funds for materials and supplies and tool maintenance. He said that 23 freshmen chose construction as their first shop, and there are 100 students in the program overall.

In the past, the Construction Technology program has been able to raise money for supplies through paid jobs in the community. For the past three years they were busy building the pavilion in the town center, for which they

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Continued from Page 1 were not paid, Falcetti said.

One industry guest in the room called it “$100,000 worth of work that Voc did for the city for nothing.”

“Standing on the outside looking in, you guys can generate money,” Watson said. “Instead of doing all this free work for the city, let’s not do it.”

Czaporowski said by law each shop can only raise $15,000 per year.

The construction shop does have a new Laguna CNC machine purchased through a $35,000 Perkins grant which will be online in several weeks. Instructor Ed Gomes said the machine can be used in sign making and cabinet making, and “works the same on Friday as on a Monday after a tough football loss.”

He said the machine is able to cut every part for an entire set of cabinets.

“This is the direction that the shops are going,” Gomes said.

David Dion, instructor for the horticulture program said his shop is able to raise money through its sales of pointsettias and spring plants. They also have a walkway and patio project that is able to receive donations, and are looking to get back into doing that in the spring, according to Dion.

The shop recently landscaped the new senior center, both inside and out, as well as building a new retaining wall and replanting the side entrance of City Hall.

The students are also working on landscaping at WTA. Some new plans include planting a fruit garden outside of the manufacturing shop, for which they received two small grants. They are also looking to purchase new equipment and are seeking grants.

“We need something for landscape maintenance,” Dion said.

Dion said they would also like to add an agricultural mechanics component to the shop, which would include diesel mechanics, carpentry and welding, an idea which intrigued Watson and Czaporowski.

“We are always looking for shops that differentiate us from other programs,” Watson said.

“We want to stay current,” Czaporowski said.

Information Technology lead teacher Jeff Richardson said that all of the computers had been replaced in his shop over the last three years. They are interested in participating in the CyberPatriot Competition, a national high school cyber defense competition intended to create interest in young people considering cyber security as a professional and educational choice.

“Nobody west of 128 is doing the competition,” Richardson said. The shop is seeking a professional in the field to sponsor the students.

“Somebody who knows security,” Richardson said. “Who is willing to bring that knowledge to our kids.”

Seventeen freshmen chose information technology this year, out of a total enrollment of 55.

“The reality is, this class could be 110 kids,” Watson said, noting that IT is in the top ten of most growth careers, and software development in the top five.

“Not with the size of our school,” Czaporowski said.

Richardson mentioned Governor Charles Baker’s pledge to increase funding to vocational schools in his State of the State address on Friday.

“We’ll see what happens,” Czaporowski said.

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calls come in.

“An ambulance coming from our station, and shaving minutes off of response time, can make all the difference in the quality of life realized by a patient after a 911 call,” Workman said. “It could easily mean the difference between years of independent living opposed to requiring assisted living.”

Resident Mark Theroux, who was a Southampton fire lieutenant until April, immediately proposed tabling the measure.

“We all know there’s been turmoil in the department,” he said. “This may seem like a great Band-Aid to put on this situation. I think this requires much more conversation at a townwide level.”

Theroux said there’s been an exodus of staff from the department in recent months, prompting Workman to hire new blood, some of whom live far outside Southampton’s borders. He said if the override is approved, there “might not be anyone coming to help you” between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. when the department would still function on a standby basis.

Theroux’s motion failed to secure the necessary two-thirds vote.

Select Board member John O. Martin, who supported the override, noted that the staffing increase is necessary to make good on a 2013 agreement between the town and the state when William B. Kaleta served as interim fire chief.

If the department does not increase staffing by October, it may be at risk of losing all paramedic-level services.

In response to Theroux and other voters’ questioning of Workman’s leadership ability, Martin said residents ought to separate personnel conflicts from the true issue at hand.

That did not stop Kaleta from speaking up.

“The chief that the town hired, in my thoughts, is a nonworking chief,” Kaleta said. “He shows up 8 to 4 and goes home… that is why we have a problem.”

Workman later mentioned that he recently responded to a call at 2:30 a.m. from his home.

Kaleta said he never had the problem Workman had in ensuring that firefighters sign up for overnight standby shifts.

As an incentive to fill those shifts, Workman has instituted a $3-per-hour wage increase for time spent on calls and doubled the nightly stipend to $100.

Town Moderator Robert Floyd attempted to curb the former chief’s criticisms of Workman.

“This really gets off into a slippery slope,” Floyd said. “We need to talk to the merits or lack thereof” of the article.

Select Board Chairwoman Elizabeth Moulton, who voted against the proposal, said she was troubled that other departments that typically seek overrides at the annual Town Meeting in May were not given the chance to have one on Tuesday’s special Town Meeting warrant.

It was the arguments of resident Shawn Mitchell, who works as an EMT in Springfield, that drew the strongest response from the meeting. His minutes-long monologue on the merits of a second shift was met with thunderous applause.

“One thing that every EMT or paramedic knows, time is very important,” he said. “You can go brain-dead in 10 minutes … you can never move again, never talk again, never walk again.”

He knows firsthand, he said. One of his relatives who lives in Plainfield recently suffered long-term damage from a stroke due to the time it took for an ambulance to arrive at his rural home and transport him to Cooley Dickinson Hospital, he said.

“Trying to grind past axes or address whatever hardship politics were going on, bickering over $50 a year on a $250,000 house — it really should be beside the point,” Mitchell said. “Because if you were watching a loved one turn blue on the floor, you wouldn’t mind parting ways with that $50.”

This is the second time that Town Meeting voters have approved a $135,000 override of Proposition 2½ for the Fire Department. After its initial approval at Town Meeting in May, the measure was voted down at the town election in June.

In other action: • Voters unanimously asked town officials to move forward with a plan to acquire temporary easements from Route 10 property owners for a state-funded sidewalk construction project; • The Conant Park Pavilion will get a new roof after voters unanimously approved $16,000 in Community Preservation Act funds for the project.

• A new prisoner entry will be constructed at the police station at a cost of $5,000. Prisoners are currently brought in to the station through the lobby, which is a violation of state Department of Public Health standards.

Chris Lindahl can be reached at clindahl@gazettenet.com.

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Richard E. Wrights RUSSELL — Richard E. Wright, 63, passed away at home January 25, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born in Granby, CT to the late Walter and Marjorie (Cortis) Wright. Richard is survived by his siblings David Wright and his wife Wendy of Montgomery, MA, John Wright and his wife Thelma of Bristol, N.H., Norma Dean and her husband James of Virginia Beach, VA, Deborah Bryant of Holyoke and Diane Byers and her husband Ernest of Russell, MA, his 5 children, Pamela Lockwood and her husband Joe, Richard Wright and his wife Tia, Joe Wright and Heather, James Wright and Casey House, 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, his ex-wife and best friend, Mildred O’Dell and his aunt who he loved dearly Ella Hewins. A Memorial service will be held in May with burial in Russell Cemetery. www.firtionadams. com

William R. Wilander WORTHINGTON — William R. Wilander, 86, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his daughters home in East Longmeadow. He was born on February 28, 1929 in Chester to the late Frank and Dorothy (Grove) Wilander. He was raised in Chester has lived in Westfield and Worthington for many years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and served on the U.S.S. Hanson. He worked at Sterling Radiator for many years. Bill was a member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved the outdoor country life. He leaves his wife Lillian K. (Hildack) Wilander, his children Susan Mineau of Westfield, Pamela Baker of Middlefield, Nancy O’Melia of East Longmeadow and Paula Baker of Elmira, NY, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He also leaves his sister Gail Smith of Westfield and many nieces, nephews and cousins and a close friend Mike Mihalek. He was pre-deceased by his grandson William M. Baker and his great-grandson Patrick P.J. Gallagher, his brother Richard Wilander, his sister Gwen Smith, son-in-laws Paul Mineau and Wayne Baker. The funeral for Bill will be held on Friday January 29th at 4 p.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Burial will be held in the spring in Worthington.

Calling hours will be held from 3-4 p.m. on Friday before the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Baystate Visiting Nurse and Hospice 50 Maple Street, Springfield, MA 01102.

Tonya Baraniuk WESTFIELD — Tonya Baraniuk, 44, passed away at Baystate Noble Hospital on January 25, 2016. She was born in Holyoke to Deborah J. (Graham) and the late William J. Baraniuk and was a graduate of Westfield High School and Jolie Beauty Academy. Tonya was a selfemployed beautician for many years. She loved her family, her pets and was a very good soul.

Tonya was predeceased by her father William J. Baraniuk and her sister Rebecca Baraniuk, she is survived by her mother, Deborah J. Baraniuk and her cherished daughter Hannah R. Johnson at home. A Funeral Home Service will be held on Friday at 8PM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. Visiting hours will precede the service from 6-8 PM. Burial will be held in the spring in Brookside Cemetery, Easthampton. www.firtionadams.com

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Exotic Fish & Pet World to close after 40 years

By CHRIS LINDAHL @cmlindahl Daily Hampshire Gazette SOUTHAMPTON — As Exotic Fish & Pet World coowner Russell Wall readies to wind down the retail arm of his aquarium business after four decades, he said he had no regrets — even when one of his ecology lessons results in a would-be customer walking away empty handed.

“We have always preferred to explain to people what their options are,” Wall, 61, said from inside the store, which is set to close at the end of February.

Business has been good at the College Highway store Wall owns with his wife, Shari.

“We have no financial need to close the store, that’s not the point — it’s time,” he said. “I value the name that I’ve spent 40 years building. I’d like to retire that name with me.”

In an age when a dizzying supply of expert-level aquarium knowledge is just a click away, Wall said the brick-and-mortar store has been able to thrive on a foundation of education and meaningful customer relations — even when the store’s prices are sometimes higher than those on the web.

“People, myself included, tend to now go to the Internet as their first source for any subject,” Wall said. But unlike a book geared to a beginner aquarium enthusiast, online research tends to result in a scattered, non-linear grasp on the hobby’s basics, which leaves the consumer confused.

“They’ll come in and have read page 60, page 2, page 9,” Wall said. “They’re asking involved questions when the basics are not understood.”

So, Wall, armed with a degree in zoology and decades of fishkeeping experience, and his staff will spend the half-hour needed to explain those nuts and bolts to people eager to dive into the hobby.

“At the end they’re so thankful that someone took the time and walked them through,” he said.

Time to close Both Russell and Shari are lifelong animal lovers.

“It began when I was 8-yearsold, 6-years-old, I don’t really know,” Russell Wall said. “I’ve had animals all my life.”

“When I was a kid growing up my dream was to own a pet store,” Shari Wall said.

Since his teenage years, Wall says he has been focused on educating people about animals.

It started when he was 14, when

Fall River man awarded $72,500 after arrest for filming cop BOSTON (AP) — A Fall River man charged with recording a city police officer has been awarded more than $70,000 in a settlement.

An attorney for George Thompson said Tuesday that Fall River paid him $72,500.

Thompson was arrested in January 2014 by police Officer Thomas Barboza after Thompson recorded the officer loudly and repeatedly cursing on his cellphone while working a traffic detail in front of Thompson’s home.

Barboza then threatened and arrested him. He took Thompson’s phone, and police later deleted its contents.

Charges against Thompson were eventually dropped.

Sheri Wall, co owner of Exotic Fish and Pet, in Southampton,with her husband Russell Wall, feed fish Monday afternoon. (Photo by Carol Lollis)

Russell and Sheri Wall with their dog Lexi, in front of their store, Exotic Fish and Pet World in Southampton which will be closing. (Photo by Carol Lollis) he would deliver talks on snakes and their care at a children’s museum in North Dartmouth.

After focusing on herpetology while studying for a zoology degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Wall took his knowledge to Exotic Fish & Pet World in 1976.

At that time, the store was in the Hadley Village Barn Shops and carried birds, small animals and reptiles as well as fish. The store was founded by David and Elaine Root in the early 1970s.

After working there for 10 years, Wall bought the store from the Roots.

In the early days, Wall said the store had quite the cast of characters, including Bene the cockatoo and Avenger the python.

At 15 feet long, the snake understandably left quite an impression on those who passed through Exotic Fish & Pet World’s doors.

Avenger is still “well-known in the Valley by those of a certain age group,” Wall said.

Shari Wall, who had worked in banking, joined the shop full time around a decade ago.

The store moved to Southampton in 2008. While the space was smaller — going from 360 fish tanks to 175 — the move allowed the Walls to increase their selection of pond equipment, thanks to a fenced-in outdoor area.

While the retail arm of the Walls’ business will cease to exist, the couple will continue their pond and aquarium maintenance and consulting business in a move of “semi-retirement,” Shari Wall said.

“You’ll see the fish van

around with a new name,” she said, referring to the colorful minivan that totes around Russell when he visits some of his 50 customers. Shari Wall will be behind the scenes, managing the books.

That name will be Exotic Aquarium & Pond Service, and Wall will continue to work on aquariums and ponds and places like Cooley Dickinson Hospital, dentists offices and private residences.

Customer-focused As a tenet of their business plan, the Walls had very specific hiring requirements, in that most of their employees started out as customers.

“We’ve never actually had an interview process,” Russell Wall said.

In reality, though, the interview for a position at Exotic Fish & Pet World is years long, as the Walls build relationships with young hobbyists until they’re of working age.

Those employees/hobbyists often went on to become science majors who are told by their bosses to make sure their studies come first.

“If they need a night off because they had a lab, we’d switch them,” Russell Wall said.

He admits that he’s never been able to pay a $15-an-hour wage, so in exchange employees are given flexibility and the opportunity to deepen their understanding of aquatic life while imparting knowledge to others.

“Many of them enjoy what they can learn as well as talk to people about their own interests,” Russell Wall said.

Wall said many customers

have been coming to the store since the 1970s when he started working there.

Karlene and David Foster, of Huntington, have been customers since the early 1980s, they said, on a recent visit to the shop.

“We come in once a week,” David Foster said. “Kind of like (the way) you’d go out for coffee.”

The Fosters have several large aquariums at their Hilltown “mini-farm,” largely stocked with supplies and animals from Exotic Fish & Pet. “That’s going to be a bummer, you guys not being open,” David Foster said.

Despite those years in the hobby, the Fosters were still learning something new at their Thursday visit to the store.

They were asking Shari Wall about a specific type of fish food.

“It’s like if you ate French fries and nothing else,” she said, noting the lack of nutritional value of the particular brand.

“Like dog food or people food — you eat good and you’re healthy.”

Indeed, the Walls firmly understand that fish are living creatures to be cared for in the same way one would look any other small animal.

“We like our customers to know fish are not disposable,” Shari Wall said of her mantra.

That’s a sentiment Karlene Foster firmly agrees with. She said she cried after her school of discus fish died after her home lost power for nine days in the wake of the 2011 ice storm.

Shari Wall said her care for animals means she’s often grown attached to certain specimens, like one huge oscar of years past.

“I’ve had fish over the years that stand out that I miss,” she said.

Shari Wall said she’s looking forward to having more free time — working three or four days a week instead of seven — so that she can see more of her grandchildren, ages 5, 4, and 2.

“It’s like being a farmer, you’ve got to get up and milk the cows,” she said.

Chris Lindahl can be reached at clindahl @gazettenet.com.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS WESTFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Jan. 27: Hot Dog on a Bun with Condiments, Vegetarian Baked Beans, Cape Cod R/F Chips, Fruit Choice

Jan. 28: Ground Beef and Macaroni, Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Assorted Sorbets

Jan. 29: Stuffed Crust Pizza, Sliced Carrots, Heartzels Pretzels, Fruit Choice

Feb. 1: Not Available

Feb. 2: Not Available

Jan. 28: Chicken Patty Sandwich, Baked Beans, Bag of Cape Cod Potato Chips, Choice of Assorted Fruits

Jan. 29: Round Personal Cheese Pizza, Tossed Garden Salad with Greens, School Cookie, Choice of Assorted Fruits

Feb. 1: Not Available

Feb. 2: Not Available

Jan. 28: Beefy Taco, LettuceSalsa, Cheese-Corn, Apple Crisp, Milk

Jan. 29: Soup du Jour, Burger on a Bun, Veggie Sticks, Fruit Choice, Milk

Feb. 1: Pork Cutlet, Whipped Potato, Diced, Carrots, Whole Wheat Roll, Applesauce Cup Milk

Feb. 2: Chic’Penne, Broccoli, Chilled Fruit Cocktail. Milk

WESTFIELD NORTH & SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLS Jan. 27: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Wheat Bread, Choice of Assorted Fruits

GATEWAY SCHOOLS Jan. 27: Cheese Pizza, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Fruit Choice, Milk

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Towering victory Westfield’s Luis Castro (32) goes up strong with Amherst.

(Photo by

Chris Putz)

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer AMHERST – The Westfield High School boys’ basketball team spent the night looking upward for answers.

Amherst took advantage of its height differential, towering over visiting Westfield 75-50 Tuesday night.

Meikkel Murray and Devonte McCall helped spearhead an Amherst victory, combining for 45 points.

Murray finished with 27, and McCall had 18.

John O’Brien, who has been a scoring machine all season long, also scored a team-high 27.

Westfield will look to rebound Friday at West Springfield High School. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.

Saints survive

Westfield’s John O’Brien (5) dribbles past Devonte McCall (11) Tuesday night at Amherst. (Photo by Chris Putz)

St. Mary 39, Smith Voke 37 Drew Collins (13 points), Andrew Illnicky (8), Alex Qiu (8), and Jake Butler (5) led St. Mary to victory.

“It was a nice win for the kids,” St. Mary coach Joe Molta said. “They played very hard for 32 minutes, which we have done all year. Finally they got rewarded for it tonight.”

St. Mary will look to forge a winning streak when it hosts Gateway

Thursday at Westfield Middle School South at 7 p.m.

Said Molta: “Hopefully we can get after more.”

GIRLS’ HOOPS White, Sylvia propel Rams Southwick 48, Smith Academy 39 McKinley White scored a teamhigh 14 points to lead Southwick, and Katelyn Sylvia’s seven fourthquarter points proved to key a victory for the Rams on the road.

Southwick also toppled Smith Academy in JV action, 44-29, behind seventh grader Autumn Waitt’s 15 points, and four from Kaitlyn Haseltine.

Red Raiders roll Commerce 47, St. Mary 11 Commerce opened on a 12-0 run, and led 29-2 at the half en route to a convincing win at home. St. Mary outscored Commerce 9-6 in the third quarter before the Red Raiders closed out the fourth quarter with a 12-0 run.

Commerce’s Gerliz Hernandez Yepez led all scorers with 24 points.

Jessica Crosby, Francesca DePergola, and Marissa Hannoush each led St. Mary with three. Saints’ Stephanie

Allen had two.

Smith Voke surges Smith Vocational 54, Westfield Technical Academy 9 Smith Voke raced out to a whopping 44-0 halftime lead on the road.

Stephanie Start scored a team-high 27 points, and Sydney Cyr had 13.

Taya Allen led Westfield Tech with four points.

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Johnstone fuels WHS success Westfield 112, Belchertown 58 Kelsey Johnstone won two individual events – the 100 yard freestyle (57.54) and 100 yard backstroke (1:02.1) – and, along with teammates Kate McCabe, Samantha Dolan, and Sara Russell took first in the 200 medley relay (2:02.82), as well the 400.

Russell claimed victory in the 50 freestyle (27.40), and Rachel Charette medaled (gold) in the 100 breaststroke (1:15.78).

The Bombers’ 400 free relay (Charette/Russell/Hannah Ditto/ See H.S. Roundup, Page 11

Westfield’s Brandon Huckins (1) drives the baseline against Amherst. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield’s Scott Walsh attempts to turn the corner against Amherst. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Amherst’s Meikkel Murray, left, can only look on as Rodney Bernard, center, rips down a rebound for Westfield Tuesday night. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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2016 HIGH SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 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.

WRESTLING vs. Ludlow, 7 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Wednesday, February 10 No Sports Scheduled 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.

SECTIONAL DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Springfield College, Art Linkletter Natatorium, 6 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 SECTIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Springfield College, Art Linkletter Natatorium (Girls – 9 a.m.; Boys – 4:30 p.m.)

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.

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.

Tuesday, February 2 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Commerce, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, February 4 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 5 GIRLS’ HOOPS at Putnam, 4 p.m.

Saturday, February 6 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 8 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, February 9 No Sports Scheduled

Wednesday, February 10 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Smith Academy, 7 p.m.

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

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 12 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 6 p.m.

Saturday, February 13 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 15 GIRLS’ HOOPS at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 GIRLS’ HOOPS at Dean Tech, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, February 17 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, February 18 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Smith Voke, 6 p.m.

Friday, February 19 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, February 20 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 22 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 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 No Sports Scheduled 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.

Thursday, February 4 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Monson, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Monson, 7 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Ware, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 6 WRESTLING at Eagle Duals 3, Franklin County Tech, 10 a.m.

Monday, February 8 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Easthampton, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Easthampton, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 9 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pope Francis, Dupont Middle School, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pope Francis, Dupont Middle School, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 10 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Palmer, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Granby, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Hopkins Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 11 No Sports Scheduled Friday, February 12 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, February 13 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 15 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Turners Falls, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Turners Falls, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Renaissance, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Renaissance, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 17 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Greenfield, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Greenfield, 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 18 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Dean Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Dean Tech, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 19 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Mowhawk, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Mohawk, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 20 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 22 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Hampshire, 7 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, January 27 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian, 5 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.

WSU SCHEDULE 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.

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.

Wednesday, February 10 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. St. Joe’s, 5:30 p.m.

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

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. St. Joe’s, 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 11 No Sports Scheduled Friday, February 12 GIRLS’ HOOPS at Smith Voke, 4 p.m.

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

BOYS’ HOOPS at Smith Voke, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 13 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 15

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

BOYS’ HOOPS at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 17 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Longmeadow, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Longmeadow, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 18 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 19 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 20 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 22 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, February 23 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 6:30 p.m.

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, January 27 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 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 Monday, February 1 BOYS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 2

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

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Dean Tech, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, February 4 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 5 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 6 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 8 BOYS’ HOOPS at McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 10

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Easthampton, Lossone RinkWilliston Academy, 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 11 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Friday, February 12 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Mount Everett, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Saturday, February 13 No Sports Scheduled Monday, February 15 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 Wednesday, February 17 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Mount Everett, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

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WHS vs. Minnechaug The Westfield High School boys’ ice hockey team collided with Minnechaug in a thriller at the Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield. (Photos by Marc St. Onge)

H.S. Roundup

Continued from Page 9 Johnstone) finished with a winning time of 4:01.62.

BOYS’ SWIMMING

O’s top Bombers Belchertown 87, Westfield 79 Sam Cloutier (200 free, 2:06.88), Nick Rosso (100 fly, 54.90), Cole Viamari (500 free, 5:30.31), Patrick Lurgio (100 breaststroke, 1:13.05), and the 200 free relay (Rosso/Lurgio/ Viamari/Gabe Centeno) with a winning time of 1:40.67 all claimed first-place finishes for Westfield.

SKIING RESULTS A tag-team effort from Westfield’s Grace O’Connor (24.21) and Rebecca Stephens (24.58) claimed the top two spots on the hill in the GS Tuesday night at Berkshire East in Charlemont … Westfield’s Neil Sheehan (4th, 31.9) and St. Mary’s Matt Masciadrelli (5th, 33.2) cracked the top five for the boys in the slalom race.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY

Falcons stun Bombers Minnechaug 3, Westfield 2 Minnechaug rallied from a 2-0 deficit to upend visiting Westfield at the Olympia in West Springfield. Three different players scored to lead the Falcons.

Max Maggipinto and Ryan Porter each netted a goal (both in the first period) for Westfield.

Bombers’ Liam Whitman assisted on both goals.

HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY Westfield 4-7-1 St. Mary 5-4-1 BOYS’ BASKETBALL Westfield 4-6 Southwick 6-6 Gateway 4-6 Westfield Technical Academy 5-8 St. Mary 1-11

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Westfield 0-9 Southwick 9-3 Gateway 2-6 Westfield Technical Academy 0-6 St. Mary 1-9 BOYS’ SWIMMING Westfield 5-4 GIRLS’ SWIMMING Westfield 8-1

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY Longmeadow (WHS Co-Op) 7-4-1 BOYS’ WRESTLING Southwick 4-7 Gateway 4-8 TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS’ BASKETBALL Amherst 75, Westfield 50 St. Mary 39, Smith Voke 37 GIRLS’ HOOPS

Southwick 48, Smith Academy 39 Commerce 47, St. Mary 11 Smith Vocational 54, Westfield Technical Academy 9 GIRLS’ SWIMMING Johnstone fuels WHS success Westfield 112, Belchertown 58 BOYS’ SWIMMING Belchertown 87, Westfield 79 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY Minnechaug 3, Westfield 2

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016: This year you might decide that being totally independent isn’t as important as being in a valid relationship. You derive more pleasure from relating to others than you have in a long time. If you are single, many potential suitors land on your doorstep. Pick and choose with care. If you are attached, you might create considerable tension between you because of a need for greater closeness. Avoid throwing off the equilibrium of your bond. Hopefully your significant other also will discover the positives of such closeness. VIRGO can be very difficult despite all your efforts.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

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ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You’ll slow down by choice. A demanding boss might put the kibosh on a heartfelt project. Once you cool off some, you will put greater effort into a different, more meaningful venture. You refuse to let anyone push you in a certain direction. Tonight: Get some exercise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Someone enjoys tossing you his or her problems, because he or she believes you have the creativity to sleuth right through them. Your ability to get past present thinking and break away from patterns allows you to see situations in a very different light. Tonight: Out on the town.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You are likely to express a clarity that is unique to you. You’ll recognize where you have created a problem for yourself in a domestic situation. The question remains: How do you fix this issue? A discussion with a partner will be the first step. Tonight: A cozy night at home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Don’t do nothing. If someone is disagreeable, make a point of initiating a talk with him or her. You are big on having conversations to clear up problems, but not everyone is responsive to this. Know that you might get nowhere with this person. Tonight: Out on the town.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH After a risk has backfired, you might choose to lie low for a while. Good idea! You might believe that an overly confident associate is probably wrong.

How you convey this information to this person will make all the difference in its reception. Tonight: Count your change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH The Force is with you! You might experience a momentary backfire, but you’ll manage to turn it around into a success story. Use your intuitive and creative senses, and you will come up with a very successful idea, project and/or interaction. Tonight: Be more spontaneous.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH The smart move is to acknowledge that you don’t feel up to snuff.

Playing it low-key works. You have a lot to do involving a family member and a surprise, which you won’t want to disclose as of yet. No one will know unless you reveal it to them. Tonight: Be secretive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You tend to express yourself in a fiery way. As a result, you could cause yourself a problem; people are not used to this type of behavior and selfexpression from you. Once you get past a hurdle and focus on the bottom line, you will be a sure winner. Tonight: As you like it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might feel encumbered by a professional situation. Tap into your imaginative streak. Your resourcefulness is one of your assets, but you often don’t count it as one. You know how to successfully turn around a difficult situation.

Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH You’ll ask yourself why you are holding back in a dynamic situation.

You can transform others’ perceptions, yet you might refuse to. What do you gain by not helping others see the big picture?

Open doors -- not only for you, but also for those around you. Tonight: Watch a movie.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH To your credit, you are discovering how easily you can relate on a one-on-one level. In fact, a discussion about how you view certain situations, specifically with a key person, is likely to open doors you didn’t even realize exist-

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might feel bombarded by several associates or loved ones. The cost of popularity is high! Be willing to respond as much as you can, yet still honor your priorities. How you say “no” or “I can’t” will be instrumental in your interactions.

Tonight: Get on the phone and return calls.

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE L OT Pts GF GA Home 8 3 73 155 100 18-3-1 15 5 63 135 108 16-7-2 17 5 59 142 129 18-5-2 16 8 58 122 124 11-10-5 18 5 57 147 131 11-13-2 16 6 56 130 118 15-8-3 18 4 56 129 117 14-8-2 17 7 55 121 120 14-7-4 20 5 55 114 118 11-10-3 20 8 54 123 135 12-9-5 22 4 52 136 134 12-10-2 21 6 52 139 155 12-8-4 18 8 48 105 124 11-7-5 26 4 44 114 136 9-15-2 21 9 43 114 133 7-8-7 27 5 43 133 163 9-11-4 WESTERN CONFERENCE

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Chicago 53 33 16 4 70 147 122 21-5-1 Los Angeles 48 30 15 3 63 126 109 15-8-1 Dallas 50 31 14 5 67 162 133 19-6-0 San Jose 48 26 18 4 56 142 129 10-12-2 St. Louis 52 28 16 8 64 129 128 16-8-3 Arizona 49 24 20 5 53 131 146 13-9-3 Minnesota 49 23 17 9 55 121 115 14-8-3 Colorado 51 26 22 3 55 139 139 12-10-3 Nashville 49 23 18 8 54 127 130 13-7-3 Anaheim 47 22 18 7 51 101 111 14-8-4 Vancouver 50 20 19 11 51 122 139 9-9-4 Winnipeg 49 22 24 3 47 126 140 13-10-1 Calgary 47 21 23 3 45 125 144 14-9-0 Edmonton 50 19 26 5 43 122 149 13-10-1

Washington Florida N.Y. Rangers Detroit Boston N.Y. Islanders Tampa Bay Pittsburgh New Jersey Carolina Montreal Ottawa Philadelphia Buffalo Toronto Columbus Anaheim Ducks' Kevin Bieksa (2) and Jakob Silfverberg (33) battle Boston Bruins' Landon Ferraro (29) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Perry, Ducks pull away to beat Bruins

By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks aren't exactly itching to take a breather right now.

Corey Perry scored his 20th goal and added an assist and the Ducks continued their recent surge with a 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night for their third straight win heading into the All-Star break.

Shea Theodore, David Perron and Ryan Kesler also each had a goal and an assist, and Kevin Bieksa and Mike Santorelli also scored for the Ducks. Anaheim won for the fifth time in six games.

"For the first time this year we don't want a break," coach Bruce Boudreau said. "At the same time, it's a good way to go in."

After struggling through the first few months, the Ducks' offense has come alive in January and was on display after Boston took a 1-0 lead in the opening minute.

Anaheim scored the next four goals, then added two more in the final minute for the its first six-goal game of the season.

"We dug ourselves a hole earlier on in the season and it's not easy to get out," Perry said.

"We have been pushing for a while. You know, good things are starting to happen now."

The Ducks scored 23 goals in their last six games before the break. They return to action in a week at home against San Jose.

Frederik Andersen finished with 32 saves for Anaheim.

Jonas Gustavsson started in goal for Boston but left after the first period with an undisclosed illness. The Bruins said Gustavsson, who has a history of an abnormal heart rhythm, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for observation. Tuukka Rask took over in goal for the Bruins.

Boston coach Claude Julien said he hadn't heard any updates on Boston's backup goalie, who had minor surgery twice to help treat a condition causing an abnormal rhythm. The most recent operation was in February 2011.

"All I was told was that he wasn't coming back and that we had to put Tuukka in. So

there were some issues there, but I didn't get into specifics," Julien said.

Gustavsson allowed two goals on 16 shots, then was replaced by Rask at the beginning of the second period.

"I just saw he felt ill or something after the first period and that was it," Rask said. "He didn't say anything. He just pointed to the trainer after the period and that was it. That's all I know."

Zach Trotman and Zdeno Chara scored for Boston.

The Bruins were coming off a 3-2 win at Philadelphia the night before, when Brett Connolly broke a 2-all tie with just 1:54 left to play. Boston started strong back home Tuesday, and Trotman scored his first goal of the season just 40 seconds into the first period.

Perry tied it at 7:54 of the first off a pass from Perron. Perry helped the Ducks take over the lead with an assist to Theodore on a power-play goal with 5:33 left in the first.

"I wish we knew what happened at the start of the season," Perry said. "We are starting to play the right way and doing a lot of the good things."

Rask looked solid until Perron scored at 11:06 of the second, then Bieksa put Anaheim up 4-1 on a goal with only 2:47 remaining in the period.

The Bruins cut it to 4-2 on Chara's goal 2:04 into the third period, but Anaheim added two goals in the final minute. Kesler scored an empty-netter with 55 seconds left and Santorelli tipped in a shot with 32 seconds to go.

NOTES: Sami Vatanen had two assists for Anaheim. ... Ducks D Simon Despres returned after missing 42 games with concussion symptoms. ... The NHL announced earlier Tuesday that Anaheim C Shawn Horcoff was suspended for 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL's performance-enhancing substances program. ... The Bruins entered the game having won five of six. ... Boston C Patrice Bergeron's five-game point streak came to an end. The Bruins are off until they host Toronto next Tuesday.

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 Denver 20, New England 18 NFC Carolina 49, Arizona 15

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.

Denver vs. Carolina, 6:30 p.m. (CBS)

GP 46 49 49 49 49 47 48 48 50 51 50 50 46 50 47 51

W 35 29 27 25 26 25 26 24 25 23 24 23 20 20 17 19

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

Monday’s Games Arizona 2, Minnesota 1, SO Detroit 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 Boston 3, Philadelphia 2 Columbus 5, Montreal 2 N.Y. Rangers 6, Buffalo 3 Dallas 2, Calgary 1 Tuesday’s Games Anaheim 6, Boston 2 Pittsburgh 2, New Jersey 0 Carolina 5, Chicago 0

Away Div 17-5-2 11-3-1 13-8-3 10-5-0 9-12-3 7-4-4 14-6-3 10-4-2 15-5-3 12-6-1 10-8-3 9-3-2 12-10-2 8-6-2 10-10-3 6-4-2 14-10-2 6-7-1 11-11-3 7-8-3 12-12-2 11-4-1 11-13-2 7-8-2 9-11-3 7-5-3 11-11-2 6-10-1 10-13-2 0-6-6 10-16-1 7-8-2 Away 12-11-3 15-7-2 12-8-5 16-6-2 12-8-5 11-11-2 9-9-6 14-12-0 10-11-5 8-10-3 11-10-7 9-14-2 7-14-3 6-16-4

Div 9-6-1 10-6-0 8-4-1 7-4-2 10-6-2 11-2-2 9-7-4 12-3-1 6-10-2 6-4-4 6-3-3 6-12-1 4-8-2 6-7-3

Columbus 5, Montreal 2 Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2 Florida 5, Toronto 1 Winnipeg 5, Arizona 2 Nashville 2, Vancouver 1 San Jose 6, Colorado 1 Wednesday’s Games Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

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

Thursday’s Games No games scheduled

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Cleveland 31 12 .721 — 7-3 W-1 17-3 14-9 20-7 Toronto 30 15 .667 2 9-1 W-9 16-6 14-9 21-8 Atlanta 27 19 .587 5½ 6-4 W-1 15-7 12-12 16-11 Chicago 25 19 .568 6½ 3-7 L-1 16-9 9-10 16-13 Boston 25 21 .543 7½ 6-4 W-3 12-10 13-11 19-14 Miami 25 21 .543 7½ 3-7 W-2 15-9 10-12 13-15 Detroit 24 21 .533 8 5-5 W-1 14-7 10-14 13-10 Indiana 23 22 .511 9 3-7 L-3 13-7 10-15 15-9 Charlotte 22 23 .489 10 5-5 W-3 16-8 6-15 13-12 New York 22 25 .468 11 4-6 L-3 13-10 9-15 15-16 Washington 20 23 .465 11 5-5 L-2 10-14 10-9 15-14 Orlando 20 24 .455 11½ 1-9 L-7 12-11 8-13 10-18 Milwaukee 20 27 .426 13 6-4 W-1 13-7 7-20 14-15 Brooklyn 12 34 .261 20½ 2-8 L-1 8-18 4-16 8-21 Philadelphia 7 39 .152 25½ 4-6 W-1 4-17 3-22 1-26 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Golden State 41 4 .911 — 8-2 W-4 21-0 20-4 25-2 San Antonio 38 7 .844 3 9-1 L-1 24-0 14-7 21-4 Oklahoma City 34 13 .723 8 8-2 W-1 21-5 13-8 23-4 L.A. Clippers 29 16 .644 12 7-3 W-1 15-7 14-9 16-11 Memphis 26 20 .565 15½ 7-3 W-1 17-7 9-13 14-13 Dallas 26 21 .553 16 5-5 W-1 13-8 13-13 17-12 Houston 25 22 .532 17 7-3 W-3 15-11 10-11 18-12 Portland 21 26 .447 21 6-4 W-2 12-10 9-16 17-15 Sacramento 20 25 .444 21 6-4 L-2 12-12 8-13 10-18 Utah 19 25 .432 21½ 4-6 L-1 12-10 7-15 10-17 Denver 17 28 .378 24 5-5 L-1 9-15 8-13 11-22 New Orleans 16 28 .364 24½ 5-5 L-1 11-10 5-18 11-18 Phoenix 14 32 .304 27½ 2-8 L-1 10-13 4-19 9-19 Minnesota 14 32 .304 27½ 2-8 L-1 7-17 7-15 8-18 L.A. Lakers 9 38 .191 33 1-9 L-7 5-16 4-22 3-28 Monday’s Games Cleveland 114, Minnesota 107 Boston 116, Washington 91 Miami 89, Chicago 84 Houston 112, New Orleans 111 Memphis 108, Orlando 102, OT Detroit 95, Utah 92 Atlanta 119, Denver 105 Charlotte 129, Sacramento 128,2OT Golden State 120, San Antonio 90 Tuesday’s Games L.A. Clippers 91, Indiana 89 Philadelphia 113, Phoenix 103 Toronto 106, Washington 89 Miami 102, Brooklyn 98 Oklahoma City 128, New York 122, OT Milwaukee 107, Orlando 100 Portland 112, Sacramento 97

Dallas 92, L.A. Lakers 90 Wednesday’s Games Phoenix at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Denver at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Houston at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

Charlotte at Utah, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Atlanta at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Denver at Washington, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Memphis, 8 p.m.

New York at Toronto, 8 p.m.

Chicago at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

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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 All your landscaping needs Residential & Commercial Fully Insured/Free Estimates (413) 626 6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com OFFICE CLEANING GREAT WHITE CLEANING Office Cleaning, Full Janitorial Service. 25 years in business!

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25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

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Licensed & Insured (413)530-5430

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

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

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

Non-smoker.

(413)348-5070.

ROOM TO RENT: Accepting applications. Owner occupied for single occupancy.

Country setting with woods & hiking trails in back yard.

Southampton/Westfield line.

NOT on bus line. 2nd floor.

Includes kitchen and living room privileges. Female preferred. $400 per month. 413-259-7044.

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WESTFIELD: LARGE UN-FURNISHED ROOM: Heat, hot water, electricity, and cable included. Central location. Parking, bus route.

Non-smoking. Male preferred. $95/weekly. 413-562-973

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Sorry no pets. $875.

(860)485-1216.

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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

WORONOCO/RUSSELL 8 rooms, 5 becrooms. Country setting. Completely renovated. new boiler, kitchen and bath.

Hard wood floors. Non-smoking, no pets please. $1350 per/month. Ask about lower income qualification.

413-348-3431

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.

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Fully insured. Free estimates.

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

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CONDOS FOR SALE Rosewood Estates Condo Southwick, Rt. 202 @ Westfield line. 2-bedroom, 1 bath with separate GARAGE. Full basement, gas heat, vaulted ceiling. New washer/dryer on main floor. New kitchen counters, sink & flooring.

Excellent condition. $159,900.

Call 413-998-3490

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