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Council again defers fire department vote By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The City Council, which has twice deferred action of the two Fire Department labor contracts, declined to act again last night because its demand, authorized under state law, for the financial information for the first year of the contract packages has yet to be provided by Mayor Daniel M. Knapik. “We have a line drawn in the sand,” Ward 4 Councilor Mary O’Connell said last night as the council resumed its consideration of the two contracts, “We’re not getting the answers from the corner office, so I will make a motion to table this.” Knapik submitted contracts for the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1111, which represents the rank and file firefighters and with the Westfield Fire Department Supervisors Association, which represents the department’s deputy chiefs. Both contracts became effective back to Jan. 1, 2014.
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City Council Finance Chairman Christopher Keefe said that he requested that financial information from Knapik, the Fire Department and the Law Department, but received a response only from the Law Department stating that under state law the council is entitled to receive the financial information. “Nobody is willing to step forward and explain (the financial issues),” Keefe said. “I’m stumbling around in the dark.”
Council President Brent B. Bean II said the council is acting within its authority, and responsibility to taxpayers, in requesting that information. “It’s a simple request about the cost of the contracts,” Bean said. “I don’t understand it. It’s fair to ask for the allocation of money. We’ve been more than reasonable. It’s fair for us to ask for this information.” At-large Councilor James R. Adams asked what happens
Westfield senior center building team rebuilt By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The city has hired a new company to serve as the project manager for construction of the senior center, selecting P-3 to serve as the city’s owners’ project manager (OPM) for the final construction phase because of the firm’s experience with senior center construction projects. P-3 also has performed the OPM function for several projects involving the senior center architect, Dietz & Company Architects of Springfield, and with Forish Construction of Mainline Drive, the general contractor.
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to the contracts and firefighters’ salaries if the issue is again tabled for the next six weeks while the council is on its annual summer recess. “If, and when, we get the answers and approve these contract, there will be a retroactive check to catch them up,” O’Connell responded to Adams. Ward 6 Councilor Christopher Crean, a member of the Finance Committee, said that further inaction by
CHRISTOPHER KEEFE the council will have little effect on the issue. “We’re seven months into this already. Six more weeks will make little difference. I say wait,” Crean said. “It’s like salt in a wound that nobody has gotten back to us.” At-large Councilor Brian Sullivan said the council has already approved the funding for the contracts in the current 2015 fiscal year budget. “We’ve already approved
the finances. Waiting is not doing anything. People are still getting paid,” Sullivan said. O’Connell said the pay is based on the old contract which remains in force until the council approved the new pact, but the delta between the two salary levels is small. “They’re not getting much of a raise and they will not get the extra money until we approve the contract, then they’ll get a lump sum payment,” she said. Keefe agreed that the amount of money is not huge, but argued that the council is being ignored. “We’ve made two written requests to the mayor, fire chief and solicitor and only the solicitor has responded,” Keefe said. “Is the council willing to take crumbs, or (do we want) answers. Mass. law says we’re entitled to that information.” The council then voted six times to table the two contracts See Fire Department, Page 3
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P-3 is well known to city government having recently been involved on four city projects, serving as the project manager for the Energy Management System (EMS) project at city schools and municipal buildings, including City Hall. P-3 has partnered with Dietz for the Westfield Vocational Technical High School energy efficiency work completed last year. City Purchaser Tammy Tefft introduced P-3 President Dan Pallotta and Michael DelVecchio who will serve as See Builder, Page 3
Abandoned dog taken to shelter By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A dog apparently abandoned at Papermill Playground Monday evening has found its way to the city’s animal shelter and will be available for adoption in a week. City police were alerted Monday evening, by two concerned residents, of the puppy tied to a bike rack at the playground. One of them said she is scared of dogs but nonetheless was concerned when she saw the dog tied out with a bowl of dog food, a bowl of water and a bag of dog supplies. She enlisted the help of her sister and son who approached the dog and found that his name is Frampton. The woman said that the bag left with him contained a note with his name and some basic supplies including a tie out stake, some dog food and a leash.
The Forest Park Traveling Zoo brought a parrot, snake, tortoise and lizard to Moolicious Monday for the weekly Zoo at the Moo event. The free program takes place Mondays at 11 a.m. throughout the summer. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)
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Summer events planned at Town Beach in Southwick By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The Parks and Recreation Commission have planned several special events this summer at the Town Beach. The first is Kid’s Day at the Beach July 30 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. “We will have ice-cream and watermelon, games and activities,” said Commissioner Susan Grabowski. “And kids get in free.” Each child will receive a ticket for an icecream at the gate. Commissioners agreed at their meeting last night that in addition to free snacks, they would have a special lunch at the concession stand of a hot dog, chips, and fountain beverage for $2.50 that day.
Southwick Town Beach (File photo by chief photographer Frederick Gore) A second summer event is a town tradition – the Senior Sizzler. Set for Aug. 4, with a rain date of Aug. 11, the Sizzler is an event for Southwick’s
senior citizens. “We will have watermelon, play cards and Jack and His Guitar will perform,” said Grabowski.
The Town Beach is located at 14 Beach Road. Recent improvements to the beach include upgrades to the restrooms and dressing areas and wheelchair accessibility all the way to the water. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Life guards on duty at all times. Minors need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Fees are as follows: Town Resident $2 Out of Town $3 Out of State $3 Child 7 thru 13 $1 Seniors 62+ Free Children 6 and under Free Active Military Free
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Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Bliven announce the engagement of their daughter, Tami Jean Bliven to Seneca George Leborgne of Lakeland, FL. The future bridegroom is the son of Butch and Jessie Leborgne of Westfield, MA. The bride-to-be, a graduate of Westfield High School, Associate’s Degree from Cape Cod Community College in Barnstable, MA, Bachelor’s Degree from International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) in Nashville, TN. She is employed as a commercial interior designer with CI Group in Tampa, FL. The future bridegroom is a graduate of Westfield High School and has 10 years of service in the U.S. Army. He is employed as an Iron Worker with Local Union 808 in Orlando, FL. An October 11, 2014 wedding is planned.
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Police: Inmate used laundry basket to escape ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a New Mexico inmate has been captured after he tried to escape from jail by hiding in a laundry basket. Officials say 28-year-old Kevin Matthew Perkins packed himself in the basket Monday in an attempt to get away from the Metropolitan Detention Center. Authorities say the laundry basket was headed to another facility. When an officer opened a truck door, officials say Perkins jumped out of the basket and ran north. Albuquerque police later received a breaking and entering call at an assisted living complex. Officials say that’s where officers arrested Perkins after following a trail of blood. Court records show Perkins is in jail on a number of charges, including robbery and credit card fraud. It was not known if he had an attorney.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2014. There are 175 days left in the year.
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n July 9, 1944, during World War II, American forces secured Saipan as the last Japanese defenses fell.
On this date: In 1540, England’s King Henry VIII had his 6-month-old marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, annulled. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to Gen. George Washington’s troops in New York. In 1816, Argentina declared independence from Spain. In 1850, the 12th president of the United States, Zachary Taylor, died after serving only 16 months of his term. (He was succeeded by Millard Fillmore.) In 1896, William Jennings Bryan delivered his famous “cross of gold” speech at the Democratic national convention in Chicago. In 1918, 101 people were killed in a train collision in Nashville, Tennessee. The Distinguished Service Cross was established by an Act of Congress. In 1938, Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo died in Port Chester, New York, at age 68. In 1943, during World War II, the Allies launched Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. In 1964, United Airlines Flight 823, a Vickers Viscount 745D, crashed in Tennessee during a flight from Philadelphia to Huntsville, Alabama, after a fire broke out on board; all 39 occupants were killed. In 1974, former U.S. Chief Justice Earl Warren died in
Washington at age 83. In 1986, the Attorney General’s Commission on Pornography released the final draft of its report, which linked hard-core porn to sex crimes. In 1992, Democrat Bill Clinton tapped Tennessee Sen. Al Gore to be his running mate. Former CBS News commentator Eric Sevareid died in Washington at age 79.
Ten years ago: A Senate Intelligence Committee report concluded the CIA had provided unfounded assessments of the threat posed by Iraq that the Bush administration had relied on to justify going to war. The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel’s planned security barrier in the West Bank violated international law (Israel disregarded the ruling and continued building the barrier). Paul Klebnikov, the American editor of Forbes magazine’s Russian edition, was gunned down near his Moscow office. Actress Isabel Sanford died in Los Angeles at age 86.
Five years ago: The Group of Eight industrialized nations opened their summit in L’Aquila, Italy, to Group of Five developing countries Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa, as well as Egypt. The Dutch government turned over dozens of antiquities stolen from Iraq to Baghdad’s ambassador. Byrd and Melanie Billings, a wealthy couple in Escambia County, Florida, were murdered during a home invasion robbery (seven men were later convicted for their roles in the killings; one was sentenced to death as the ringleader). Michael Phelps broke the then-world record in the 100meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships in Indianapolis, swimming the two-lap final in 50.22 seconds.
One year ago: Egypt’s military-backed interim leader, Adly Mansour,
named economist Hazem el-Beblawi as prime minister, ending days of political deadlock. Francesco Schettino, the former captain of the luxury liner Costa Concordia, went on trial for the 2012 shipwreck off Giglio that claimed 32 lives. A massive memorial service in Arizona honored 19 members of the Prescott-based Granite Mountain Hotshots who died when a wind-fueled, out-of-control fire overran them. Defensemen Scott Niedermayer and Chris Chelios, along with forward Brendan Shanahan, were elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame; they were joined in the class of 2013 by Geraldine Heaney, the third woman to be enshrined in the hall, and the late Fred Shero, the coach who’d led the Philadelphia Flyers to the Stanley Cup in 1974 and ‘75.
Today’s Birthdays: Actor-singer Ed Ames is 87. Former Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld is 82. Neurologist and author Oliver Sacks is 81. Actor James Hampton is 78. Actor Brian Dennehy is 76. Actor Richard Roundtree is 72. Author Dean Koontz is 69. Football Hall-of-Famer O.J. Simpson is 67. Actor Chris Cooper is 63. TV personality John Tesh is 62. Country singer David Ball is 61. Business executive/ TV personality Kevin O’Leary (TV: “Shark Tank”) is 60. Rhythm-and-blues singer Debbie Sledge (Sister Sledge) is 60. Actor Jimmy Smits is 59. Actress Lisa Banes is 59. Actor Tom Hanks is 58. Singer Marc Almond is 57. Actress Kelly McGillis is 57. Rock singer Jim Kerr (Simple Minds) is 55. Actress-rock singer Courtney Love is 50. Rock musician Frank Bello (Anthrax) is 49. Actor David O’Hara is 49. Rock musician Xavier Muriel (Buckcherry) is 46. Actor Scott Grimes is 43. Actor Enrique Murciano is 41. Musician/producer Jack White is 39. Rock musician Dan Estrin (Hoobastank) is 38. Actor-director Fred Savage is 38. Country musician Pat Allingham is 36. Actress Megan Parlen is 34. Rhythm-and-blues singer Kiely Williams (3lw) is 28. Actor Mitchel (cq) Musso is 23. Actress Georgie Henley is 19.
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Government Meetings WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 SOUTHWICK Driveway Subcommittee at 7 pm
BLANDFORD Conservation Commission Meeting at 6:30 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm
HUNTINGTON Selectboard meeting cancelled
THURSDAY, JULY 10 Tolland Yoga for Everyone at PSC at 9 am Ladies Aid at 7 pm
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Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport Commission meeting cancelled
Creative Kids visit Stanley Park Some Creative Kids preschoolers visited Stanley Park’s awesome playground for a field trip recently after staging an annual art show at the school to benefit the park. Each year Creative Kids holds an art show and sale to benefit a cause. This year’s 6th annual art show proceeds were donated to Stanley Park’s summer children’s programs along with helping to maintain the playground. Stanley Park relies on private donations to support itself and Creative Kids was happy to help sustain this beautiful community space. (Photo submitted)
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Continued from Page 1 the construction project manager at the Senior Center Building Committee meeting yesterday afternoon. Tefft said Diversified Project Management of East Hartford, Conn., the city’s original Owners Project Manager, had completed the first two phases of the senior center project. Phase one was the site evaluation and selection, while phase 2 was the design of the 20,000-square-foot, two-story building that will house the Council on Aging staff, the senior center and the city’s Veterans Affairs Department staff. “We decided to go a different route after Diversified completed the first two phases,” Tefft said. The city released the OPM contract and received 8 submissions. Two companies were then interviewed, then P-3 was selected to serve as the OPM. “We wanted an OPM with senior center construction experience,” COA Executive Director Tina Gorman said, “and having worked on projects with Dietz and Forish was an additional benefit.” P-3 is currently working with Forish Construction at the charter school project in Holyoke and was the OPM for the Rockland senior center construction project, which was recently completed. P-3 has also been involved in construction of senior centers in Kingston and Erving, where DelVecchio, prior to joining P-3, was the general contractor. “There is a special touch needed to do these (senior center) buildings,” Pallotta said. “Our philosophy is to get everyone together as a team to work to solve problems, get it done. ”We’re very excited to be here. We’re proud of the projects that we’ve done in Westfield,” Pallotta said. “You will have a blast seeing this building rise up from the ground.” “It’s going to be fun,” he said.
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Continued from Page 1 Both the police and animal control officer Derek Alamed responded to the playground and the ACO transported the dog to the municipal animal shelter. The city’s acting director of animal control operations, Kerri Francis, said later that the note said that Frampton is looking for a good home and gave his date of birth as Aug. 11, 2013. The note also detailed the shots the puppy needs and reported that Frampton is a 50/50 cross of blue nose pit bull and shar pei dogs. The note also said that he is good with children. Shar peis are noted for their wrinkly skin but the walker who reported finding the dog said that she didn’t notice prominent wrinkles and Francis said that he puppy’s coat is dark and brindled “so the wrinkles would be hard to see.” She said that like all dogs at the shelter, he will be kept and evaluated for seven days before he is offered for adoption. She said that he is a happy and friendly dog. “As soon as he sees you he’s wagging his tail and happy,” she said and added “he has that puppy dog face where you just want to hug him.” Francis was disappointed that the dog was abandoned and not surrendered properly at the shelter. Not only is it safer for dogs to be left in custody at the shelter, it allows animal control workers to learn about a dog’s history, behavior issues and medical concerns. She acknowledged that the $50 surrender fee may be an issue with some owners who have to give up their dogs but said “we’re very lenient with that” in cases of hardship but said that the money is often not the big issue for persons surrendering dogs. “A lot of people don’t mind paying the fifty,” she said but said that the hard part for many owners is giving away their dog.
Food pantry needs help WESTFIELD -The Westfield Food Pantry is looking for an experienced book keeper to join our volunteer team. We anticipate the time commitment to be about a 10 hours per month. We also need seasonal assistance in our community garden at Westfield State. For more information, contact Rebecca Hart at mailto:director@westfieldfoodpantry.org.
Southwick Lake Management Committee – Cancelled
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and four requests of appropriation from the Fire Department Ambulance Undesignated Fund Account to fund the salary increases for the last six months of the 2014 fiscal year. Each motion was approved by a 12-0 voice vote. The council did act at the special June 30 session to approve a contract of the Westfield Professional Employee Association after several members appeared before the council to explain the financial impacts themselves. The cost of the new contract, which has a start date of Jan. 1, 2014, is $21,000 for the 34 association members, all department heads and assistant department heads, covered in the pact. The department heads are receiving a $750 payment for the past six months, while the assistant supervisors, who account for 65 percent of the membership, will receive $500. Those funds were taken out of money in the 2014 fiscal year budget, so there was no net cost to the city. The council members agreed to table the two Fire Department packages with the hope that they will be provided similar financial information for the meeting tonight.
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White House: Texas border is no ‘Katrina’ By Jonathan Topaz Politico.com A top White House official on Wednesday defended President Barack Obama’s response to the Texas border crisis and rejected the notion that it could become the president’s “Katrina.” “It doesn’t make sense to compare this to a natural disaster,” White House Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Muñoz said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” when asked about the Hurricane Katrina comparison. “This is a humanitarian situation that we have been on top of from the very beginning.” Earlier this week, Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, whose Texas district is situated along the U.S.-Mexico border, said he hoped Obama’s decision not to visit the border wouldn’t be his “Katrina moment.” The congressman was referring to thenPresident George W. Bush’s widely criticized response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Bush was famously photographed in the aftermath of the storm surveying the damage from above while aboard Air Force One, a photograph he called a “huge mistake” in 2010. Muñoz, though, said Obama mobilized on the problem once it became clear months ago that the influx of undocumented children would be higher than in previous years. Muñoz decried those “trying to turn this situation into a political football” and cited the president’s upcoming meeting on the border situation with community leaders in Texas. But Cuellar on Wednesday continued his criticism of Obama, saying during an appearance on “Morning Joe” that the president’s decision not to visit the border was particularly upsetting given that he will be in Texas this week. Obama will be in Texas on Wednesday and Thursday primarily to attend Democratic fundraisers. “He’s going to be in Texas, but he’s going to be 500 miles away from the border, which makes it even worse when you’re so close, and you can’t even take Air Force One to go down to the border,” the Democratic congressman said. Cuellar also called into question the White House’s announcement that the president would be meeting with community leaders. “When he talks about meeting with local leaders, last night I got some calls, saying, ‘Who are those local leaders?’ They’re certainly not the local leaders from the border.” The congressman has recently been critical of the administration’s handling of the crisis, saying last Sunday that the White House has been “one step behind.” On Wednesday, Cuellar also called on congressional Republicans to work with Democrats to pass a bill granting the $3.7 billion in emergency funds the president has requested.
Apps and kids: Google may be next in FTC crosshairs
By Tony Romm Politico.com Apple leaped into action after the Federal Trade Commission cracked down on iPhone and iPad apps that let kids spend their parents’ money without permission. Not even a week after the news broke in January, the company’s top lawyer quietly took aim — at a competitor. “I thought this article might be of some interest, particularly if you have not already seen it,” Apple general counsel Bruce Sewell wrote to FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez and Democratic Commissioner Julie Brill, pointing to a report that criticized Google’s app store over the same issue of unauthorized purchases. The previously undisclosed email was obtained by Politico through a Freedom of Information Act request. If recent history is any guide — and Apple and consumer advocates have their way — Google may be next in the FTC’s crosshairs. For a time, some Android smartphone owners who entered their password to download a game or other app later discovered their kids had racked up charges within that app for up to 30 minutes afterward. That’s the reason the FTC pursued Apple — and it’s the rationale behind the agency’s newly revealed investigation of Amazon.com. The cases only raise the odds that Google is another target. “I think [the FTC] is on the right track holding these companies accountable when they find they’re not being transparent about in-app purchases, and they’re not providing appropriate controls,” said Joni Lupovitz, vice president of policy at Common Sense Media. She declined to comment on specific FTC targets. See Apps and Kids, Page 7
Obama requests $3.7B for child migrants By David Rogers Politico.com President Barack Obama asked Congress Tuesday for $3.73 billion in emergency appropriations to address the influx of child migrants crossing the Southwest border and Rio Grande from Central America. The funding is part of a larger $4.3 billion supplemental budget request from the White House that also includes $615 million to meet the increased costs of battling wildland fires in the West this summer. The White House opted not to include legislative language calling on the unaccompanied children to be deported more quickly to their home countries. But officials made clear that their intent is to speed the current turnaround process by increasing money for the immigration courts and putting a priority on recent arrivals. “It is a priority for us to make sure that it is both clear to people in the country that we will remove children,” one official said. “And that we in fact do that much more swiftly and efficiently than we are doing now.” The growing border crisis is not without risks for both parties given the tensions over immigration and the level of gang and drug-related violence in Central America. More than 52,000 unaccompanied minors, as well as 39,000 adults with children, have been apprehended trying to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border during this fiscal year, according to the administration. But reversing this flow too quickly could also put the children at risk when they are returned to their countries. And lawmakers may demand more money for legal services for the children and more to go after the smugglers bringing many to the border. Certainly, the cumulative price tag is higher than many had expected, but House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) was careful not to dismiss the president’s numbers outright. “Plainly, the situation for many of these unaccompanied children is extremely dire, and the United States has both a security and a moral obligation to help solve the crisis at hand,” Rogers said. “It is also apparent that additional funding to prevent and fight wildland fires — especially in the West where the damage has been so great — is necessary.” House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) has signaled his concern about the emergency designation. And this was echoed Tuesday by Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, the ranking Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee. “There are a lot of things it could be offset with,” Shelby said. “We should not borrow this money.” But like Rogers, the office of Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) did not jump on this point. “The Appropriations Committee and other members, including the working group on the border crisis led by Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas), will review the White House proposal,” said Michael Steel, a Boehner spokesman. “The speaker still supports deploying the National Guard to provide humanitarian support in the affected areas — which this proposal does not address.” More than a third of the president’s request for the border crisis has already been included in draft bills prepared by the House and Senate Appropriations Committees for the new fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. But however late, Obama has now raised the stakes. And taken as a whole, Tuesday’s requests are a calculated gamble by the president to put “all the chips on the table” and challenge lawmakers to say what’s really needed or not. Obama’s March 2015 budget has been widely criticized in Congress for not doing more to anticipate the costs now. With a new fiscal deadline fast approaching, he’s opting to spell out what he feels is needed for the government to respond adequately. The Senate Appropriations Committee has scheduled a hearing Thursday on the president’s request and could move to a markup as early as next week. “Without these emergency funds, children will continue to suffer, Customs and Border Patrol agents’ ability to meet their mission will be compromised, and Central American families will continue to fall victim to false promises from smugglers and organized crime,” said Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.). But at this stage, it’s possible the funding debate won’t be fully joined until Congress deals with the continuing resolution needed after Labor Day to avert another shutdown this fall. Perhaps mindful of this, the administration framed its request as one for the current fiscal year, 2014, but also applicable to 2015. Thus far, the child migrant issue — a genuine humanitarian crisis — has commanded far more attention. But the wildfire issue is of huge consequence as well to the West, and promi-
nent Republicans from the region agree with Obama that a new way has to be found to address these costs. Indeed, even as the administration was beginning to roll out its request, Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday unveiled their own 136-page bill that makes deep cuts from the Environmental Protection Agency to help pay for fire costs. On the border front, four Cabinet departments, Homeland Security, Justice, Health and Human Services, and State, account for most of the money sought by Obama. The distribution of funds reflects a coordinated effort to get tough first with parents bringing their young children across the border while also providing additional resources to care for and speed the legal processing of the tens of thousands of minors who have been coming alone. Thus, Immigration and Customs Enforcement within Homeland Security would receive $1.1 billion in new funding, of which $879 million is to strengthen its hand in dealing with family units crossing the border. An additional $109 million is designated for enforcement efforts, including task force operations inside the Central American countries themselves. At the same time, $1.8 billion is requested for HHS, which is charged with resettling the unaccompanied children. And Customs and Border Protection, which often interacts with the young migrants first, would receive a total of $433 million to cover operations costs and increased air surveillance to detect smugglers. To help address the backlog of cases for these children, $64 million is designated for the immigration courts, adding about 40 new judge teams. This would be on top of Obama’s budget request for about 35 new teams, and the goal is to build enough capacity to process an additional 55,000 to 75,000 cases annually. White House officials said the priority would be on first clearing recent arrivals, as opposed to children who arrived prior to this year and are more settled. And this will be combined with a stepped-up media campaign in Mexico and Central America, alerting families of the dangers of the journey to the U.S. and warning that any child who makes the trip can’t be assured of staying. The greatest portion of the $300 million allocated to State would be directed at the three Central American nations — Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras — from which most of the child migrants are coming. Part of this investment will be to improve security along the southern borders between Mexico and Guatemala, for example. But there would also be unspecified sums to assist in efforts to repatriate the migrants upon their return. The safety of the returning children — who would be more visible and therefore targets for gangs — is a concern for persons who have studied the situation on the ground. “Among the many who fled to the U.S. because they feared for their lives, returning them quickly could result in their death or the death of their family and friends,” said Elizabeth Kennedy, a Fulbright scholar who has been researching the crisis from the streets and bus stations of El Salvador. “Every month, at least one of the many homicides is a recent deportee from the U.S. in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. Thus, we cannot afford to be wrong, because that blood would be on our hands. We must take all procedural steps necessary to ensure a fair and individual trial with legal representation for children in this position.”
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Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Saturday, July 5, 2014 12:19 a.m.: disturbance, Arnold Street, multiple callers report a fight at an Arnold Street bar, the responding officer reports he arrived to find a male party who was being escorted from the bar by two employees, the man said that he had instigated a fight with a rival for the affections of a woman but the man declined to fight, the officer reports that the victim said that he had been punched but gave a similar account of the incident and declined medical assistance; 1:06 a.m.: assist citizen, Broad Street, a caller requests assistance gaining entry to her home after leaving her purse and keys at a local bar, the responding officer reports an officer was able speak with relevant bar staff who reported that the woman’s purse was not found there, the officer reports he was able to assist the woman to make entry into her home; 4:22 a.m.: noise complaint, Phelps Ave., a caller reports her neighbor’s music is again disturbing her peace, the responding officer reports the address is a chronic problem and although the responding officers heard music when they arrived there was no answer at the door, the music was shut off; 9:44 a.m.: vandalism, Colonial Pine Acres, 50 Southampton Road, a caller reports vandalism to his vehicle, the responding officer reports that the caller showed him four tires on his vehicle had been slashed overnight, the caller could not identify a suspect; 10:28 a.m.: animal complaint, Holyoke Road, a caller to the animal shelter reports locating a small dog, a responding animal control officer reports an apparent lhasa apso and shih tzu mix dog was transported to the municipal animal shelter; 10:29 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Springfield Road, a patrol officer reports he observed a vehicle operating with a cracked windshield, the vehicle was stopped, the operator’s license was found to have been revoked as an habitual traffic offender and the vehicle was found to be uninsured, Agustin Martin Deleon, 38, of 15 Grover St., Springfield, was arrested for operating motor with a license revoked as an habitual traffic offender, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and for a motor vehicle equipment violation, the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard; 5:14 p.m.: found property, King Street, a caller requests an officer for a hypodermic needle found in his yard, the responding officer reports that the needle was safely disposed of at
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Noble Hospital; 5:33 p.m.: officer wanted, St. Mary’s cemetery, Southampton Road, an officer reports he was flagged down by a person who reported a water spout at the cemetery, the officer reports he investigated to find a water leak, the dispatcher reports voicemail messages were left at the diocese and church but the only contact person listed said that he retired two years ago; 8:47 p.m.: fireworks, Taylor Avenue, a call reports fireworks in the area, the responding officer reports nobody igniting fireworks was found, police also responded to fireworks complaints on Wild Flower Circle, Bates Road, St. James Avenue, Jefferson Street, Montgomery Road, Cross Street, Yale Street, Northwest Road and William Street; 9:17 p.m.: trespassing, free beach, Long Pond Road, a caller reports a bonfire near the picnic area, the responding officer reports a person cooking on a grill was found, the fire was extinguished and the group left the area; 9:25 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Court Street at High Street, a patrol officer reports a vehicle which executed an improper turn was stopped and the registration plates on the vehicle were found to have been issued to a different vehicle, the car was towed to the police impound yard; 10:49 p.m.: found property, Stanley Park, an officer reports finding a backpack at Stanley Park, the backpack was stored for safekeeping; 11:05 p.m.: found property, Stanley Park, a supervisory officer reports finding a wallet at Stanley Park, the owner of the wallet could not be immediately contacted and it was stored for safe keeping; 11:45 p.m.: burning complaint, Morris Avenue, a caller reports a neighbor’s backyard fire is affecting her asthma, the responding fire captain reports the resident agreed to extinguish the fire. Sunday, July 6, 2014 12:04 a.m.: found property, Stanley Park, 400 Western Ave., a resident surrendered a small change purse found at the park, the owner could not be identified and it was stored for safe keeping; 12:27 a.m.: disturbance, an officer responding to an abandoned 911 call reports that the female caller said that her boyfriend was intoxicated and an altercation ensued when he See Police Logs, Page 8
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Officials warn of phony email
LOST: Small address book with license inside was lost either inside of Price Rite or outside in the parking lot Saturday, July 5th. If you have found this, please drop it off at the Westfield Police Department or mail it to the address on the license. Thank you.
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts transportation officials are warning E-ZPass customers about a suspicious email some have reported getting. The Department of Transportation said Tuesday people should not open or respond to an email that says it’s from “E-ZPass Customer Service Center” with the subject, “Payment for driving on toll road.” Officials say it’s not from E-ZPass and is likely a phishing scam. Some customers in Massachusetts and other states have received the email. Officials say anyone with questions about whether a message is valid may call the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at 877627-7746, and may check their individual account through its website.
LOST: READING GLASSES, Brown frames, in the vicinity of the Maple Leaf on Arnold Street, or The Hangar, School Street or Court Street and Whitaker Road. Call Tim (413)454-7243. LOST Dog - Chester Hill/Huntington — Missing since 5/21/14 - Bromley is an eleven year old border-collie mix. He is friendly and much loved. He lives on Bromley Road in Chester. He has been suffering from seizures and went outside after one but never came home. He is a homebody who never goes far. We have scoured the woods for him and are hoping maybe he just wandered off and someone noticed he was confused and picked him up. He had on a blue collar with tags including one with his name and our phone. We are heartbroken. If you see him, please call Tom or Barbara Huntoon at 413-667-5690. (5-21-14)
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Springfield man seeks compensation for wrongful conviction BOSTON (AP) — A Springfield man wrongfully convicted of a 2008 killing and who spent three years behind bars before being acquitted at his second trial has filed a lawsuit seeking compensation from the state. Lawyers for Charles Wilhite said Tuesday the suit was filed in Suffolk Superior Court. The lawyer tells The Republican newspaper (http://bit. ly/1rR7WDg ) that under state law, people erroneously convicted of a felony can seek compensation from the state up to $500,000. Wilhite has previously filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and two police officers. Wilhite was convicted in the 2008 shooting of Alberto Rodriguez. He was acquitted at his second trial last year after two witnesses recanted their testimony. Wilhite’s lawyers allege police fabricated evidence and coerced witnesses.
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Leona M. Clapp WESTFIELD - Leona M. Clapp, 89, of Westfield went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 after a short stay in a nursing home. She was born in St. Albans, Vermont on July 12, 1924 to Arthur and Lucy (Mercey) Paquette. She was educated in Connecticut schools and was previously employed as an inspector at the former Torrington Needle Co. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church and member of the Moose Club of Westfield. Leona had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing BINGO, playing cards, knitting and crocheting. She was predeceased by her first husband, Stephen Pavlovich and her second husband, Bernard Clapp. Leona is survived by her son, Joseph Paquette and his wife Jeni; two sisters, Beatrice Pliska and Jeanne Murzin, all of Westfield. She also leaves four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her brother, Herman Paquette, and sister, Ruth Vogel. She will be sadly missed by all. Relatives and friends are requested to gather at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 203 Southampton Road, Westfield at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10 for a graveside service. There are no calling hours. The Legacy Funeral Home of Westfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Leona’s name may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 59 Bobala Rd. #2, Holyoke, MA 01040. Please visit legacy-funeralhome.com for more information.
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For the love of Kale KALE SMOOTHIE Submitted by Jennifer Lemire Sorel 1 Banana 6 Frozen Strawberries 1 cup any flavor Kefir 6 Kale leaves washed and chopped 1 teaspoon flax seed oil (optional) Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately
KALE, EGG AND SAUSAGE STRATA Serves 6-8
3/4 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed 7 cups chopped curly kale leaves 1/2 loaf multigrain bread, cubed (about 5 cups). Unsalted butter for the baking dish 12 large eggs 2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Kosher salt & black pepper 8 ounces Manchego or Fontina cheese grated (about 2 cups).
MUSTARDY KALE SALAD WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND APPLE 2 Sweet Potatoes (about 2 pounds) cut into chunks 6 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt & black pepper 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard 2 bunches Tuscan or Lacinato kale or 1 medium bunch curly kale, thick stems removed and torn into bite size pieces. 1 Honeycrisp apple,thinly sliced 1/4 cup roasted almond, chopped 4 ounces shaved pecorino 2 baking sheets Heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and
Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat ,breaking it into pieces. Cook until browned. Reduce heat to medium and add as much kale as will fit . Cook tossing and adding more kale as there is room,until wilted but still bright green( 1-3 minutes). Place the bread in buttered 3-quart or 9 inch x 13 inch baking dish and top with the cooked kale and sausage. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl.Whisk in the milk,mustard,1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. stir in the cheese. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight. Heat oven to 350 degrees. NOTE: If you refrigerate overnight remove from refrigerator 40 minutes before baking. Bake until golden brow and set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the middle.( 40-45 minutes). Let cool 15 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SAUTEED KALE WITH CANNELLINI 1 1/4 pounds of Kale 4 slices of chopped bacon 2 large onions thinly sliced 2 cans (about 15 ounces each) of Cannellini (white kidney beans) drained and rinsed Salt & pepper Remove stems from Kale and rinse. Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch strips. In a wide non-stick frying pan or wok, stir fry bacon over medium high heat until crisp (about 3 minutes). Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add onions to drippings and stir fry until soft (about 5 minutes). Add kale and stir fry until wilted and bright green (3-4 minutes). Transfer to a platter and keep warm. Add beans to pan,reduce heat to medium low and stir until heated through (about 4 minutes). Spoon beans over kale,sprinkle beans with bacon. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
KALE CHIPS Submitted by Jennifer Lemire Sorel 1 Bunch of Kale washed and chopped into pieces Olive Oil Sea Salt Garlic Powder ( optional) Lightly coat Kale with Olive Oil. Arrange single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with Sea Salt and Garlic Powder (optional). Bake at 250 degrees until dried out and crisp (about 30 minutes).
1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Place on baking sheets. Roast, rotating the sheets and tossing the potatoes halfway through until lightly browned and tender. (about 18-20 minutes). Let cool. Whisk together the lemon juice,mustard,the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt & pepper in a large bowl. Add the kale and rub together with clean hands to tenderize and coat the leaves. Add the apples,almonds and sweet potatoes and toss to combine. Serve topped with shaved pecorino.
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Apps and Kids
Continued from Page 4 Google had no immediate comment. Apple and Amazon declined to comment, as did the FTC, which routinely says it does not discuss investigations. For the FTC, the focus on in-app purchases underscores a deeper interest in applying its old consumer-protection mandate to the new world of fast-evolving smartphones. The agency has delved recently into debates over location privacy, text message spam and mobile payments. It’s also ramped up its enforcement of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, a guiding law protecting kids under age 13. “It’s an area we think is very important to pay attention to,” Brill said in an interview. She stressed the Apple app settlement aims to ensure “you’re not charged unless you’re aware you’re being charged, and you consent to it.” Brill declined to comment specifically on any future potential FTC cases. The brouhaha over in-app purchases had been building at the FTC for years. Parents would download iPhone or iPad apps for their kids and input their password once — but that would open a 15-minute window during which children could continue making purchases within the app without getting their parents’ explicit approval. With Apple, the commission said it registered “at least tens of thousands of complaints” from parents who “reported millions of dollars in unauthorized charges” to the company. Under the FTC settlement, Apple had to alter its billing practices and provide refunds to parents totaling at least $32.5 million. The company had previously made some changes on its own. In 2011, it closed the 15-minute window in which iPhone or iPad users could make unlimited purchases without additional consent, and it later settled a related class-action lawsuit. The FTC took action against Apple anyway — a move that left the tech giant seething. “To us, it smacked of double jeopardy,” CEO Tim Cook wrote in a rare blog post after the case was announced. Behind the scenes, Apple sought to convince regulators it shouldn’t be singled out for blame. Sewell, the company’s general counsel, shared with Ramirez and Brill a Consumer Reports story that faulted Google for allowing your “kid to spend like a drunken sailor” for 30 minutes after an adult initially entered a password. Like Apple, Google has revised some practices on its own. The company began working on new controls for its Google Play app store in January, rolling out the changes in March. Google that month learned of a lawsuit over its inapp purchasing practices. European regulators have also begun to hound the company with questions. For the moment, though, it’s Amazon — not Google — tangling publicly with the FTC. The online retail giant last week revealed it is the target of an FTC investigation, but the company stressed it would go to court before settling with the commission. In a letter to Ramirez, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, Amazon stressed its conduct was lawful — and when parents found unwanted charges, the company said it “refunded those purchases.” And Amazon said its new practices already exceed what the FTC required of Apple in its January settlement. Consumer advocates, however, say formal FTC settlements are crucial. “Companies change their practices and their privacy policies with the weather,” said Lupovitz. “That’s why you want them to be under an FTC order that says here’s a principle or policy or practice, you’ve got to stick to it.”
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Volunteer Drivers Needed SOUTHWICK - Do you like to drive and are looking for something to do in your spare time? The Southwick Senior Center is looking for drivers to cover medical, congregate meal sites and other appointments with our volunteer van when the Hulmes van is full. We also run some fun local trips you may want to drive for. If interested, please stop by the office or call 569-5498 for more info.
Summer Tours WESTFIELD - We cordially invite you to tour our beautiful treasure that is Stanley Park. Let us show you the many exciting areas this picturesque park has to offer. Witness what we have accomplished this past year and learn what our goals are for the upcoming year. Walking shoes are recommended for these tours. Tours will be given through August. Tours start at 9 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. All tours will meet at the Carillon. To make a Tour Reservation, please contact the Stanley Park Office at (413) 568-9312 or send an email request to lfiske@ stanleypark.org or christinah@stanleypark.org.
WHS Council WESTFIELD - The Westfield High School School Council invites you to our Town Hall meetings on the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the high school in Room 112. Bring your concerns, ideas or compliments! We welcome all members of the community to contribute. For further information please contact the school at (413) 572-6463.
Road repair Employees from the Southwick Department of Public Works Highway Division fill cracks and potholes in the roadways with asphalt Tuesday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Gateway Superintendent’s Corner The Gateway School Committee voted to support my recommendation to pilot the PARCC test for grades 3 – 8 during the 2014-2015 school year, rather than stay with MCAS tests that have been used for many years. My full recommendation can be found on the district’s website. Like the editorial in the June 19 Country Journal, I agree that these tests do not meet the needs of students, schools or education in general. However, given that standardized testing is a mandated requirement for Massachusetts students, and that PARCC (or a similar test) will likely become the de facto standard in the future, I thought it would be beneficial to gain experience now. Piloting the PARCC test this year does not entail spending additional money for required computer devices or the network infrastructure because we’ve been upgrading these items for several years in an
Dr. David Hopson attempt to give our students the technology they need to succeed in an ever-increasingly technological world. I grant that it will not be easy to implement on a larger scale than we did this year, but what we learned from last year’s pilot program will make it easier to participate in this year’s pilot, which we hope will also lay a strong foundation for the future of computerized testing. Additionally our students are being asked to take more assess-
ments online, and many of us face the need to become ever more proficient in completing items online as it is become difficult to complete some applications without using a computer. Given the need for familiarity with online assessments, I believe it’s essential to give students this opportunity and if we can do so without losing student growth data, get extra resources in terms of time to pilot the program, are held harmless, have staff learn more, and we can further test our technology infrastructure than I don’t see any strong downside to piloting the program. Having read some articles on why other districts are choosing MCAS, I see reasons from lacking the technological infrastructure to protesting the use of standardized tests, certainly valid reasons and why each district must make its own decision. Fortunately, I am not on any state or regional committee to support standardized testing or
the new PARCC test and, other than providing students and staff with a learning opportunity, don’t think it makes much difference whether our students take the required tests on paper or on computer. Either way, we’ll get similar results that we can use to adjust instruction and no current standardized assessment used widely in the public schools measures the whole child and the important aspects of success like common sense, persistence, dedication and determination not to mention skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem solving. Perhaps as an elected member of a regional superintendent’s group, and serving on the state executive committee of the Massachusetts’ Association of School Superintendents, I’ll be able to play some small part in moving student assessment into a more holistic approach that will have meaning to students, their families, and their future.
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Police Logs attempted to drive away, the officer found that the male party was bleeding from a scalp laceration which he said had been caused when the woman struck him with a cooking pot, the man was transported to hospital for treatment, Jessica M. Cernak, 29, of 25 E.Silver St. was arrested for assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; 1:47 a.m.: disturbance, Southwood Acres, 342 Southwick Road, a caller from Noble Hospital reports a patient has been assaulted, the responding officer reports the woman said that she was punched by her girlfriend, the officer reports he observed that the victim was bruised and found the suspect at her home, Rhiannon Rose Diodati, 19, of 342 Southwick Road, was arrested for assault and battery in a domestic relationship, see 2:08 p.m. entry; 7:03 a.m.: larceny, Western Avenue, a caller reports that her brand new American flag was stolen from her yard, the responding officer reports the caller does not require a formal report, a search of the area did not reveal the flag; 7:57 a.m.: found property, Pleasant Street, a caller from a market reports a bicycle has been left at the store for an extended period, the responding officer reports the bike was stored for safe keeping; 1:27 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, North Elm Street, a patrol officer reports a traffic stop, the vehicle’s registration
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Continued from Page 5 was found to be expired and non-renewable, the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard; 1:43 p.m.: assist citizens, free beach, Long Pond Road, boat patrol officers report conducting safety equipment checks during their duty on the pond; 2:08 p.m.: narcotics violation, Southwood Acres, 342 Southwick Road, a caller reports that neighbors routinely smoke marijuana and the odor bothers his family when it enters their home, the responding officer reports the residents admitted to smoking marijuana and agreed to be more careful about the odor; 2:42 p.m.: trespassing, East Silver Street, a caller reports that her estranged boyfriend pushed her air conditioner into the residence and fled when she confronted him, the responding officer reports that a criminal complaint was filed; 3:08 p.m.: recreational vehicle complaint, East Mountain Road, a supervisory officer reports that a joint patrol of the Bear Hole area with West Springfield police revealed two operators who could not prove they had permission to use the property for “fourwheeling” and were advised of the pertinent laws, the riders were escorted back to their point of entry; 4:22 p.m.: officer wanted, Goodwill Industries, 621 E. Main St., an employee reports discovering shotgun shells in a donation received, the responding officer reports he took custody of
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the ammunition for proper disposal; 6:10 p.m.: assist citizen, Montgomery Road, a caller reports she accidentally locked her keys inside her car with her two small children, the responding fire captain reports entry was made; 6:32 p.m.: suspicious person, Skyline Drive, a caller said that he believes his neighbor went behind another neighbor’s house with a firearm and he subsequently heard what he believes was a gunshot, the responding officer reports the man did not assault anybody but allegedly did fire a weapon behind a neighbor’s house, the man was not found; 7:54 p.m.: burning complaint, Park Street, a caller reports a neighbor’s burn pile is creating heavy smoke, the responding fire captain reports a small fire in a fireplace behind a garage was found, the resident was advised of the pertinent regulations and extinguished the fire; 8:38 p.m.: vandalism, Smith Avenue, a caller reports a damaged window, the responding officer reports the caller said that a small hole in a living room window was initially believed to have been caused by a rock accidentally propelled by a lawn mower but now a BB has been discovered between the window and the screen, the officer reports that the resident said that it may be related to an ongoing harassment issue his granddaughter is dealing with.
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THE WESTFIELD NEWSSPORTS Tirrell leads sweep of National
Westfield American Little League pitcher David Tirrell delivers to a National batter during yesterday’s game at the Ralph Sanville Memorial Field on Cross St. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A sweep of a crosstown rival is always special, and the Westfield American 10-11 year old’s are enjoying the sweet smell of a sweep, besting rival Westfield National 11-0 for the fourth straight game to clinch their district Little League championship. American notched five runs in the first inning, five runs in the second and one run in the third to build an insurmountable lead at last night. Starting pitcher David Tirrell served as the catalyst for American’s success in the series, pitching all four innings on the evening, striking out six batters without giving up a hit. In fact, Tirrell earned each win in the series for American due to
pitching one or two innings in each game, according to American coach Mike Raposo, who credited the crucial performances of players such as second baseman Jake Labombard in the deciding game. “He (Labombard) caught a line drive and doubled up a kid at first, which was our big highlight defensively.” Raposo said, before referring to his team’s offensive evening, keyed by who else but the blue team’s ace. “Tirrell went two for three with a double and three runs batted in. He played really well at the number three spot in our lineup, but the top of order was really solid all series,” he added. “But top to bottom, everybody hit through the series.” Trent Adam launched a three run home run in the first inning
which Raposo said “set the tone” for his squad. Shortstop Brennan Jarvis also went two for three with a double and two RBIs on the night. “Our guys really came to play, starting with our first practice a couple of weeks ago,” Raposo said. “I thought they were really well prepared. They’re the type of group that would come early to practice and you can’t get rid of them. They’re all gamers, they just want to play.” Next up for the new District 2 Champions is a state sectional date with the winners of District 1 and District 4, which are comprised mostly of the cities of Pittsfield and Worcester, respectively. Westfield’s next game will be tomorrow on Cross Street, while their opponent is yet to be determined.
National Little League pitcher Chris Barber delivers to an American batter during yesterday’s game at the Ralph Sanville Memorial Field on Cross St. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
Westfield 14s emerge undefeated
Westfield Babe Ruth pitcher Sean Moorhouse delivers during last night’s game at Bullens against visiting Northboro. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www. thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
Moorhouse dominant in win By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The 15-year-olds of Westfield’s Babe Ruth baseball program started the season on a swell note, shutting out visiting Northboro 9-0 last night at Bullens Field in a game that was owned by pitcher Sean Moorhouse. The Westfield starter went six innings and gave up only two hits to the visitors, striking out several batters and inducing numerous pop ups and ground outs in keeping Northboro’s hitters at bay. What began as a scoreless pitchers’ duel between Westfield’s and Northboro’s starters was broken up in the third inning, when Westfield’s Nick Clegg hit a sacrifice single to send Noah Murray home, giving Westfield a lead which it would never squander. The home team would register 11 hits on the night compared to only
Post 124 suffers Springfield setback By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A six-run second inning proved costly for Westfield’s Post 124, who fell 7-1 to Springfield’s Post 21 in American Legion Baseball action at Westfield State University’s Jim and Bud Hagan Field last night. “The second inning was the difference in the game,” said Post 124 coach Don Irzyk following the contest. “(Tim) Kelleher started and had control issues in the second, so I had to take him out after he gave up some hits and walks. We just couldn’t mount a comeback.” In relief for Kelleher was Western New England University’s Connor Sas, who pitched through the sixth inning, allowing only one run. Offensively, Post 124 wasn’t completely anemic, as first baseman Nate Barnes of Westfield State University registered two hits for now 12-4 Westfield. Irzyk also said infielder Chris Riga of Westfield High School was one of few bright spots for his club offensively. “Riga hit well tonight. He had two hits,” he said. “He had a double and a single, but might have even had two doubles.” Post 124 is back in action tonight in a makeup game from last week, and will take on Longmeadow at Westfield State University at 5:45 p.m.
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Westfield Babe Ruth Noah Murray, left, puts the tag on a Northboro baserunner during last night’s game at Bullens Field. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.the westfieldnews.smugmug.com)
three for Northboro. “Sean did a great job on the mound,” said Westfield skipper Don Murray after the game. “The team finally came alive with the bats. You know, the first few innings we didn’t score, but the kids came together and started hitting.” Murray also praised Westfield relief pitcher Matt Hastings, who escaped a bases-loaded jam in the top of the 7th inning to close out the game. “Matt’s a good, tough pitcher, and I knew I could count on him in the last inning to get us out of here and save Sean’s pitch count and arm,” he said. The Westfield 15′s return to action tonight against Wachusett at Bullens Field at 7:00 p.m., and will finish the week at Worcester’s Arron Krock Field to face Worcester North End Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Westfield Babe Ruth Liam Whitman connects during last night’s game against Northboro at Bullens Field. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www. thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
Westfield softball falls in game one By Peter Francis “Jill McCormick and Miss Fagan.” Staff Writer Devin Callaghan played Westfield will travel WESTFIELD - It certainly solid at second base and in tomorrow night to Dudley wasn’t how they’d hopes to center field, as well as Ashlie for a 7:30 matchup. start the season. Baker at first base.” Baker “Hopefully we can even Tuesday evening saw the said of his other top defen- the series up under the lights Westfield little league senior sive top performers. “But we to force a Game 3 Friday softball all stars fall 10-0 to struggled at the plate against night.” concluded Baker. visiting Charlton-Dudley at Sadie Knox, registering only one hit on the night. “Basically, we were dominated by Charlton’s pitcher Maddie Fagan.” said Westfield Coach Pat Baker. “Our lone hit was from Maddie Murphy who also played great at shortstop.” Westfield’s Nicole Clemente took the mound to start the game, and was relieved by Sam Schieppe. “Both girls pitched decent.” said Baker, who praised the catching of Morgan Zabielski, who may’ve had the defensive Westfield Senior Little League shortstop Maddie Murphy play of the game when she makes the out during yesterday’s game against visiting gunned out a runner at sec- Charlton / Dudley at the Sadie Knox Field. (Photo by Frederick ond base. Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
Westfield Senior Little League pitcher Nicole Clemente delivers to a Charlton/Dudley batter during yesterday’s game at Sadie Knox Field. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
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By Peter Francis Staff Writer NORTHBRIDGE – While their 15-year-old counterparts picked up a win back home at Bullens Field last night, Westfield’s 14-year-old Babe Ruth squad also convincingly took down a Worcester County opponent. In defeating Northbridge 16-1 on their home turf yesterday, Westfield’s 14s emerged from their group 4-0, living up to their top seeding in their pool for the state’s Babe Ruth Sectional Tournament. Westfield never let up, evidenced by the 21-hit barrage they put on the scorebook. “It was a good win. We talked to the kids basically about accomplishing step one, which was to come out of pool play with a number one seed and into the state tournament with some good momentum,” said Westfield coach John Bonini. Bonini credited much of the evening’s success to pitcher Aiden Dunn, who went three innings, striking out four batters and allowing one run. The real story of the night for Westfield was in the batters box. “Offensively, Adam Kearing went two for four and scored two runs. Mitchell Longley went one for three with a double and scored two runs,” Bonini said, who is looking forward to this weekend’s state finals in Worcester. “We play the second seed out of pool B, which is Worcester East Side, at 2 p.m.,” he said. “Pittsfield got the number one seed, as they went 4-0 as well. So Pittsfield will play Worcester West Side, who was the number two seed in our pool, at 5 p.m.” Bonini said the winner of those two Saturday contests will be play in the state championship game Sunday at 4 p.m.
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Little League Baseball All-Stars • 9-10, 10-11, 11-12 Year-Olds (Americans - Cross Street Field; Nationals - Paper Mill Field) • Juniors - Hampton Ponds Field • Seniors - Westfield State University
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Postseason Begins!
Massachusetts senators back honor for volleyball
Westfield Little League Softball All-Stars
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers are serving up a special honor for the sport of volleyball. The Senate voted unanimously on Tuesday for a bill designating volleyball — which was invented in 1895 at a YMCA in the city of Holyoke — as the state’s official “recreational and team sport.” Basketball already has the distinction of being the state’s official sport, having been invented by James Naismith in nearby Springfield just a few years before volleyball. State Sen. Donald Humason, a Westfield Republican whose district includes Holyoke, urged members to back the legislation. He cited reports that volleyball had grown to be the second most played sport in the world behind soccer. The measure still needs approval in the House.
ALL HOME GAMES AT SADIE KNOX FIELD Westfield at District 5
Thursday
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5:30 pm July 10 Seniors 5:30 pm
July 11
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Baltimore Toronto New York Tampa Bay Boston
W 49 48 45 42 39
L 40 44 44 51 51
Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Minnesota
W 49 46 44 44 40
L 37 43 45 47 49
Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Texas Houston
W 57 52 49 38 38
L 33 37 41 52 54
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .551 — — .522 2½ 2 .506 4 3½ .452 9 8½ .433 10½ 10 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .570 — — .517 4½ 2½ .494 6½ 4½ .484 7½ 5½ .449 10½ 8½ West Division Pct GB WCGB .633 — — .584 4½ — .544 8 — .422 19 11 .413 20 12
AMERICAN LEAGUE Monday’s Games Baltimore 8, Washington 2, 11 innings N.Y. Yankees 5, Cleveland 3 Chicago White Sox 4, Boston 0 Kansas City 6, Tampa Bay 0 Houston 12, Texas 7 Oakland 5, San Francisco 0 L.A. Angels 5, Toronto 2 Seattle 2, Minnesota 0 Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 5, N.Y. Yankees 3 Baltimore at Washington, ppd., rain Detroit 14, L.A. Dodgers 5 Chicago White Sox 8, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 4, Kansas City 3 Houston 8, Texas 3 Oakland 6, San Francisco 1 Toronto 4, L.A. Angels 0 Minnesota 2, Seattle 0 Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 11-4) at Detroit (Scherzer 10-3), 1:08 p.m. Toronto (Stroman 4-2) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 8-6), 3:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 0-0) at Cleveland (Tomlin 5-6), 7:05 p.m. Washington (Fister 7-2) at Baltimore (B.Norris 7-5), 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 8-1) at Boston (R.De La Rosa 2-2), 7:10 p.m.
L10 7-3 3-7 4-6 8-2 3-7
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Home 23-21 25-21 18-23 20-26 21-26
Away 26-19 23-23 27-21 22-25 18-25
Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia
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L 40 41 46 49 51
L10 6-4 5-5 6-4 7-3 4-6
Str W-1 L-1 W-1 W-3 W-1
Home 24-22 21-22 26-17 24-21 21-22
Away 25-15 25-21 18-28 20-26 19-27
Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago
W 52 49 48 47 38
L 39 42 42 43 51
L10 7-3 7-3 6-4 1-9 3-7
Str W-6 L-1 L-1 L-3 W-2
Home 30-15 31-15 22-23 18-25 20-26
Away 27-18 21-22 27-18 20-27 18-28
Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Colorado Arizona
W 51 49 40 38 38
L 41 41 50 53 54
Kansas City (Ventura 6-7) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 4-6), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 8-5) at Texas (Darvish 8-4), 8:05 p.m. Minnesota (Gibson 7-7) at Seattle (Elias 7-7), 10:10 p.m. Oakland (Hammel 0-0) at San Francisco (M.Cain 1-7), 10:15 p.m. Thursday’s Games Oakland (Kazmir 10-3) at San Francisco (Hudson 7-5), 3:45 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 5-7) at Boston (Lester 9-7), 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 3-4) at Cleveland (House 1-2), 7:05 p.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 6-4) at Baltimore (W.Chen 8-3), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 7-2) at Texas (Lewis 6-5), 8:05 p.m. Detroit (Smyly 4-8) at Kansas City (Guthrie 5-7), 8:10 p.m. Minnesota (Pino 0-2) at Seattle (Undecided), 10:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Monday’s Games Baltimore 8, Washington 2, 11 innings N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 3, 11 innings Cincinnati 9, Chicago Cubs 3 Philadelphia 3, Milwaukee 2 St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 0 San Diego 6, Colorado 1 Arizona 9, Miami 1 Oakland 5, San Francisco 0 Tuesday’s Games Cincinnati 4, Chicago Cubs 2, 1st game Baltimore at Washington, ppd., rain Detroit 14, L.A. Dodgers 5
NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .545 — — .544 — — .489 5 5 .456 8 8 .433 10 10 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .571 — — .538 3 ½ .533 3½ 1 .522 4½ 2 .427 13 10½ West Division Pct GB WCGB .554 — — .544 1 — .444 10 9 .418 12½ 11½ .413 13 12
L10 7-3 7-3 5-5 5-5 3-7
Str L-1 L-3 W-1 W-3 W-2
Home 28-19 25-19 27-22 21-22 18-27
Away 20-21 24-22 17-24 20-27 21-24
L10 3-7 5-5 6-4 6-4 4-6
Str L-3 W-2 W-4 L-2 L-5
Home 24-20 26-19 24-19 29-20 19-20
Away 28-19 23-23 24-23 18-23 19-31
L10 6-4 3-7 6-4 3-7 4-6
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Home 22-23 25-23 24-25 22-23 16-31
Away 29-18 24-18 16-25 16-30 22-23
N.Y. Mets 8, Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 6, Chicago Cubs 5, 2nd game Philadelphia 9, Milwaukee 7 St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 4 Colorado 2, San Diego 1 Miami 2, Arizona 1 Oakland 6, San Francisco 1 Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 11-4) at Detroit (Scherzer 10-3), 1:08 p.m. San Diego (Stults 3-11) at Colorado (Jurrjens 0-1), 3:10 p.m. Miami (Eovaldi 5-4) at Arizona (Collmenter 7-5), 3:40 p.m. Washington (Fister 7-2) at Baltimore (B.Norris 7-5), 7:05 p.m. Atlanta (E.Santana 7-5) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 3-1), 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Beeler 0-1) at Cincinnati (Simon 11-3), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (R.Hernandez 3-8) at Milwaukee (Lohse 9-3), 8:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Cumpton 3-2) at St. Louis (Lynn 9-6), 8:15 p.m. Oakland (Hammel 0-0) at San Francisco (M.Cain 1-7), 10:15 p.m. Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-0) at Cincinnati (Bailey 8-5), 12:35 p.m. Philadelphia (D.Buchanan 4-5) at Milwaukee (Garza 6-5), 2:10 p.m. Oakland (Kazmir 10-3) at San Francisco (Hudson 7-5), 3:45 p.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 6-4) at Baltimore (W.Chen 8-3), 7:05 p.m. Atlanta (Harang 8-6) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 8-7), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Volquez 7-6) at St. Louis (S.Miller 7-7), 7:15 p.m. San Diego (Despaigne 2-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 10-2), 10:10 p.m.
All three tournament teams are ready to play WESTFIELD — All three tournament teams are practicing and are getting ready to play in their games in the Open State Tournaments for 2014. In the 13’s Westfield will play Franklin County in
best of three games to advance to the State Tournament bracket play. The 14’s and 15’s will play in their brackets in the Open State Tournament to advance from the Pool Play to their
respective statement tournament elimination games. The 14’s and 15’s must finish in the top 2 in their respective bracket to advance to the State Tournament finals.
Junior Golf and Tennis!
The Blandford Club offers a great summer program for kids Blandford — Tuesday mornings are busy and fun at The Blandford Club! Your kids can learn how to play golf and tennis, plus enjoy lunch with their friends. This year’s session will begin on July 8th and run until August 19th. The junior golf clinic begins at 8:30am and is followed by five holes of play. The kids can then eat lunch at the snack bar and head out for a group tennis lesson. Registration takes place on the first morning, so get there early. Then, pay as you go each week. The golf clinic costs $4.00 for members and $8.00 for non-members. Lunch for the children will be $5.00 and tennis lessons cost $3.00 per child. We will end the program with a pizza party. Watch for more details at www.facebook.com/theblandfordclub. Children can participate in one or both sports each week, you decide! The Blandford Club is a private golf club which is run primarily by its member volunteers. This junior golf program will only be a success with the participation of parents. As in past years, we need each child to be responsible to an adult who stays with them throughout the day. Please call club pro Francis Kringle in the pro shop at (413) 848-2443 with any questions about the program. The course will also play host to a special tournament for kids this year on Monday, July 7th. The Massachusetts Junior Golf Qualifier is for boys between 14 and 18 years old. This is a sectional qualifier for the Junior Amateur Championship to be held later in the summer. Good luck to the competitors who will enjoy our local course in July. The Blandford Club has a rich history of getting kids and families involved in social events and sports. There are several membership options available with leagues played throughout the summer. Please call the pro shop if you’re interested in joining the club!
The schedule for each team is as follows:
13 Year Old Team State Tournament in Westfield July 10 - 13 ————————
14 Year Old Team State Tournament in Worcester North End July 12 & 13 ————————
15 Year Old Team Date Team Location Game Time Wednesday, July 9th Wachusett Bullens Field 7 pm Saturday, July 12th At Worcester North End Arron Krock Field 4 pm
State Tournament in Worcester West Side July 18 - 20 Westfield Babe Ruth is also hosing the 14 Year Old New England Regional Tournament July 24th – 31st. Please come out and support our teams at home and on the road!
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Local students making the grade Area Students Make the Dean’s List at RIT
ROCHESTER, NY – The following local residents made the Dean’s List for spring 2013-2014 semester at Rochester Institute of Technology: Calvin Carrington of Huntington who is in the biotechnology and molecular bioscience program in RIT’s College of Science. Scott Fenwick of Westfield who is in the computing security program in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. Genevieve Senecal of Westfield who is in the computer engineering program in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their quarterly GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Midwood Named to Castleton College Dean’s List CASTLETON, VT – Tracy Midwood of Westfield, MA was recently named to the Castleton College Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2013-14 academic year. To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5
Local Students Graduate from Western New England University SPRINGFIELD – The following students received degrees from Western New England University on May 17, 2014. Alexander Arbour of Russell. Arbour graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60. Daniel Ballard of Tolland. Ballard graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60. Steven Bianco of Westfield. Bianco graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60. Joseph Bonavita of Westfield. Holden Canty of Westfield. Canty graduated Magna Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.60 and 3.80. Jillian Coppola of Westfield. Kathryn Coward of Southwick. Coward graduated Magna Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.60 and 3.80. Michael Gioranino of Southwick. Gioranino graduated Magna Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.60 and 3.80. Meagan Harrington of Westfield. Harrington graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60. Shelbie Hutchins of Westfield. Cheryl LaChance of Southwick. Virginia Maldonado of Westfield. Valerie Marcus of Westfield. Daniel McKellick of Westfield. McKellick graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60. Kimberly Perez of Westfield. Ashley Rucki of Westfield. Rucki graduated Magna Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.60 and 3.80. Sharlyn Sicard of Westfield. Sicard graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60. Matthew Wilander of Chester.
Natalie Kowalczyk Named to Dean’s List at Western New England University SPRINGFIELD – Natalie Kowalczyk of Westfield. has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the spring semester of 2014. Kowalczyk is working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.
Local Students Earn Degrees from The College of Saint Rose ALBANY, NY – The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 1,687 students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study as members of the Class of 2014. Students from our area who earned degrees and/or certificates of advanced study are: Kevin Towle of Southwick earned a Bachelor of Arts Grace Potwardowski of Westfield earned a Bachelor of Science Lori Gramolini of Westfield earned a Master of Science in Education Dianna Bolton of Westfield earned a Master of Science in Education
Local Students Named to Assumption College Dean’s List WORCESTER, Mass. – Recognizing outstanding student academic achievement, Assumption College has named 545 students to the undergraduate Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. The Dean’s List is announced twice every academic year, once at the completion of the fall semester, and again at the completion of the spring semester. Assumption College posts the complete list of all students named to the Dean’s List to the College website and shares news of this honor with students’ local newspapers. Students also receive a congratulatory letter from Eloise R. Knowlton, Ph.D., dean of undergraduate studies, and are eligible for a
free sixth course the following semester. The following students were named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List: Megan Beliveau, of Westfield class of 2014 James Lentini, of Westfield class of 2015 Kelly Lund, of Westfield class of 2016 “We are very proud of our Dean’s List students,” said Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. “Making the List is the culmination of a semester of serious dedication to one’s studies and a commitment to academic excellence. This devotion is a hallmark of Assumption’s students, as they prepare to go forth into the world and light the way for others and the affirmation of the College’s mission to transform spirits and minds. Congratulations to all those who have achieved this honor.”
Roger Williams University Announces Spring 2014 Dean’s List BRISTOL, RI – The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University Dean’s List for the Spring 2014 semester. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. Felicia Creswell, majoring in Biology of Southwick Zachary Gehring, majoring in Economics of Westfield Keelan Higgins, majoring in History/Secondary Education of Southwick Kelsey Platanitis, majoring in Biology/Chemistry of Granville James Rolland, majoring in International Relations of Southwick Giancarlo Romeo, majoring in History of Westfield
Local Students Named to Dean’s List at Western New England University SPRINGFIELD – The following students have been named to Dean’s List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2014. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Holden M Canty of Westfield Steven Z. Williams of Westfield David Kisala of Southwick Stanislav T. Pchelka of Westfield Cathleen R. Tenero of Westfield Alec M. Bewsee of Westfield Joshua T. Klaubert of Russell Briana K. Kubik of Blandford Meagan A. Harrington of Westfield Ashley E. Rucki of Westfield Gabrielle L. Vazquez-Rodriguez of Westfield Alexa L. Dearden of Southwick Daniel J. Florek of Westfield Irene R. Costello of Westfield Chelsea N. Miemiec of Westfield Matthew J. O’Connor of Westfield Daniel B. Ballard of Tolland Matthew J. Wilander of Chester Joshua A. Jacobson of Westfield Valerie L. Marcus of Westfield Briana L. Benish of Westfield
Local Students Named to Dean’s List at Western New England University SPRINGFIELD – The following students have been named to Dean’s List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2014. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Mark Plasse of Southwick Heather Wyman of Westfield
Local Students Named to President’s List at Western New England University SPRINGFIELD – The following students have been named to the President’s List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2014. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher. Stephen Baker of Southwick Kyle Enko of Westfield Michael Gioranino of Southwick Jacob Harrelson of Southwick, Dawn Heideman of Westfield Nina Johnson of Westfield Zachary Kusnierz of Westfield Shelley Kusnierz of Westfield Christy LaPlante of Westfield Stephen O’Brien of Westfield Lyndon Ondrick of Montgomery Leane Ruelle of Westfield
Chester residents named to dean’s list SPRINGFIELD – Nathan Bolduc, Alex Bricault, and Abigayle Kubacki, of Chester, were named to Springfield Technical Community College’s Spring 2014 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List is published each semester to recognize academic excellence. In order to be considered, students must carry a full-time course-load of 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses and achieve a 3.3 or above grade point average.
Montgomery residents named to STCC Dean’s List Alexander Goralczyk and Savannah Kiendzior, of Montgomery, were named to Springfield Technical Community College’s Spring 2014 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List is published each semester to recognize academic excellence. In order to be considered, students must carry a full-time course-load of 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses and achieve a 3.3 or above grade point average.
Local Students Earn Honors at Skidmore College SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The following local students earned term honors for the spring semester at Skidmore College. Leland Martin, a member of the class of 2014. He is the son of Lloyd and Mary Martin of Blandford. Kristine Vorwerk, a member of the class of 2017. She is the daughter of Michael and Karin Vorwerk of Huntington. Term honors are awarded for a quality point ratio of 3.650 from a possible 4.0, for students who have completed 14 credit hours. Skidmore recognizes academic excellence in several ways. In addition to earning term honors based on work completed each semester, a student may be elected to the Skidmore chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Students Named to Dean’s List SMITHFIELD, RI – The spring semester Dean’s List at
Bryant University includes the following area residents: Brian Chambers, a Senior in Accounting, of Westfield Brianna Cote, a Junior in Actuarial Mathematics, of Southwick Arturo Cruz, a Sophomore in Management, of Westfield David Desmarais, a Junior in Marketing, of Westfield Sarah Dziadzio, a Senior in Finance, of Southwick Nicholas Lagoditz, a Senior in Accounting, of Westfield Jacob Swift, a Senior in Marketing, of Westfield Stephanie Yarmesky, a Junior in Accounting, of Westfield
STCC Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2014 SPRINGFIELD – The following area residents were named to Springfield Technical Community College’s Spring 2014 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List is published each semester to recognize academic excellence. In order to be considered, students must carry a full-time course-load of 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses and achieve a 3.3 or above grade point average. Westfield: Subnam Abdul-Samad, Michael Albert, Jonathan Baczek, Ashlee Bard, Shannalyn Barker, Ryan Barrington, Leilany Bezares, Patrick Bowler, Paul Courtney, Aliona Crasnova, Tatiana Cravet, Robin Cross, Peter Csekovsky, Janet Cummings, Justin Curran, Amanda Cyr, Shelley Daly, Katharine Derock, Charlie Diaz, Steven Dionne, Andrew Dorsey, Emma Dubovaya, Olga Dunchik, Jennifer Gallagher, Anthony Gaudino, Abdel Kader Geraldo, Ousman Geraldo, David Hadley, Brandon Hodgdon, Samantha Hoynoski, Jack Johnson, Maksat Kabanov, Kimberly Kerns, Nataliya Khomichuk, Tara Konieczny, Oksana Kontsemal, Amy Lavalley, Alvina Lozko, Aleena Matos, Bethann McCoy, Arshad Mehmood, Valentina Melnik, Tyler Monczka, Neil Moreau, Andrey Mosijchuk, Inna Mosijchuk, Lilia Mosijchuk, Anton Nakhabenko, Oksana Nazarets, Autumn Neylon, David Paluch, Elena Pertchikov, Jamie Rivest, Christina Rodriguez, Martin Santos, Alina Shut, Anna Shut, Stephen Silansky, Danis Slivca, Tara Spencer, Marie Spinella, Chelsea Tomasini, Jose Vasquez, Adria Whitley, and William Womeldorf. As a result of the grades that he earned during the Spring 2014 semester, Christopher Hart’s name has been placed on the Dean’s Honor List. Appearance on the list is limited to students that completed a minimum of 15 credit hours (excludes P/NP) with a minimum 3.75 grade point average during the semester.
Alexandra Lynch Graduates from Plymouth State University PLYMOUTH, NH – Alexandra Lynch of Westfield was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Plymouth State University at their 143rd Commencement ceremony on May 17, 2014.
Area students named to UMass Dartmouth Spring 2014 Chancellor’s List NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA – The following UMass Dartmouth students have been named to the Chancellor’s List in recognition of earning a spring semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher of a possible 4.0: Blandford: Martin Cotti Westfield: Ian Camerlin
Local Students Graduate from the University of Hartford HARTFORD, Conn. – The following students graduated from the University of Hartford during its Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18: Michael Dei Dolori of Southwick graduated cum laude from the University’s Barney School of Business with a BSBA in economics & finance. Luis Luna of Westfield graduated from the University’s College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. Hubert Tacke of Huntington graduated from the University’s College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture with a Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering technology.
Mount Ida College Announces Spring 2014 Dean’s List NEWTON, Mass. – Mount Ida College is pleased to announce the Spring 2014 Dean’s List. Students who earn dean’s list honors must have a grade point average of 3.33 or above. Bridget Davidson of Westfield
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Can you help ... ? Dear Annie: The current “fad” of gluten-free products is both beneficial and harmful to those of us who must follow a glutenfree diet because of celiac disease. On one hand, it’s easier to find gluten-free foods. But on the other hand, those of us with celiac disease are looked upon as if we are simply food faddists. Here are some of the problems we face: Restaurants are more aware of the need to serve gluten-free meals, but are often sloppy in their attempts to avoid cross-contamination, not being aware of the extreme importance of “not even a crumb.” When a hostess declares a dish to be gluten-free, does she understand the restrictions of wheat, rye and barley? Will she be kind to us if we question her recipes? Will she be offended if we decline to partake? When we are at a dinner, we often hear such ignorant comments as, “Are you trying to improve your athletic performance?” or “Go ahead, a little won’t hurt you. Don’t be so fussy.” Can you help educate the public about the difference between celiac disease, which necessitates a gluten-free diet for medical reasons, and those who are simply making a personal choice? -Cheryl in Pennsylvania Dear Cheryl: No one should treat eating restrictions as a “fad,” because you never know who truly has a serious problem. In people with celiac disease, eating anything with gluten triggers an immune response. It can damage the small intestine and make it difficult to absorb nutrients from food. Left untreated, celiac disease can lead to anemia, osteoporosis and lymphoma. In children, celiac disease can slow growth and weaken bones. There is often a genetic component. On the other hand, some folks are simply gluten sensitive. Eating gluten may make them uncomfortable or tired, and when they cut gluten out of their diet, they feel more energetic. “Cheating,” however, will not cause the severe symptoms of celiac disease. Dear Annie: I read your response to “Not a Christian,” who objected to a breakfast gathering that started with the blessing “in Jesus’ name.” You said it was inappropriate. I suspect the majority of the people in that room find comfort in this blessing, and the rest probably don’t care. Why offend many to make a very few happy? People like this are intolerant and selfish. If this person finds this blessing so offensive, he should move to another community or keep his mouth closed for the duration of the blessing. -- Karen from Wyoming Dear Wyoming: We know many find these blessings comforting, but others do not. Why offend anyone? This is not a religious gathering. It does not require a public prayer from any denomination, and it’s certainly not for the majority religion to impose its beliefs on the rest, no matter how few. Those who wish to give a blessing of any kind can do so at their own table instead of insisting on offering a prayer on behalf of others who would rather you didn’t. Here’s a truly tolerant solution: Dear Annie: Many years ago, when I was a member of an international service organization, we began each of our meetings with a prayer. I, too, felt the same as “Not a Christian.” So when I became president, I went to a bookstore and purchased a book that included prayers and readings from all denominations, including atheism and non-traditional religions. At each meeting, I chose a different prayer or inspirational message to read. The members felt that this was very informative and learned a little bit each week about different religions. Perhaps this would be a solution to others. -- Betsy in N.J. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
HINTS FROM HELOISE Have You Cleaned Your Knife Block? Dear Readers: Have you taken a good look at your KNIFE BLOCK lately? Does it look a little dusty and grimy? What about the slots? To clean them, use the crevice tool on the vacuum attachment. This should remove most dirt, dust and crumbs. Also, you can “wash” a wood block with mild soap and warm water, letting the water run down into the slots. Air-dry, or use your hair dryer to dry the slots. This may not seem like a big deal, but do take a look down those slots, and I think you will be surprised! -- Heloise CHEESECLOTH COVERING Dear Heloise: I love cooking with the fresh-squeezed juices of lemons, limes and oranges, but it can be hard to keep the seeds out of the food. I cut these fruits in half and wrap them in a thin layer of cheesecloth with a rubber band. It’s easy to squeeze the juice out while keeping the seeds trapped in the cheesecloth. Another hint: I get fancy when company is over and tie ribbons (instead of using rubber bands) to secure the cheesecloth. -- Judy T. in Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2014 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Docket No. HD14P0845EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: JANE E MACKAY-WRIGHT Date of Death: 04/07/2014 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Susan M Regensburger of Westfield, MA requesting that the enter a formal Decree INCourt BRIEF and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.
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Air Conditioning & Heating
D I R E C T O R Y
Flooring/Floor Sanding
ACO MASONRY, HEATING & AIR A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDCONDITIONING. Heating & air condi- ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats tioning service & installation. Furnaces, polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) sheet metal, hot water tanks. All types 569-3066. of masonry work. Chimney repair, tile work, stucco. Stone, brick, block, pavers, retaining walls. License & Insured. Commercial & Residential. Free Gutter Cleaning Estimates. Competitive Rates. Call Adam (413)374-7779. RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, RE-
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House Painting
Masonry
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ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.
At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now. needs. Roofing, siding, windows, We paint and stain log homes. Call decks and gutters. Call for free quote. (413)230-8141. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Delcamp (413)569-3733. Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes. Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and TOM DISANTO Home Improvements - decorating advice. (413)564-0223, The best choice for all interior and exte- (413)626-8880. rior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential FRESH START PAINTING. Certified additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, lead renovator. Interior/exterior paintsiding, windows, decks, porches, sun- ing. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 rooms, garages. License #069144. MA years + experience. Charlie (413)313Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, 8084. REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call Tom (413)568-7036. KELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling summer schedule for exterior painting, interior painting anytime. Call Kyle J.D. BERRY CONTRACTING. (413)667-3395.
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Carpet
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Hauling
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Drywall T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-8218971. Free estimates.
A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, scrap metal removal. Seasoned Firewood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377.
A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house cleanouts, basements, attics, yards. Furnace and hot water heater removal. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. Free estimate on phone. Senior discount. Call Pete (413)433-0356. www.arajunkremoval.com.
Home Improvement
Electrician
A.B.C. - CARPENTER/Builder 18 years experience. Licensed and insured. Restorations, decks, roofing, garages, ALEKSANDR DUDUKAL ELECTRI- additions. Free estimates, 10% senior CAL. Residential, Commercial, In- discount. Call Dave, (413) 568-6440. dustrial. Licensed and insured. Lic. #11902. Service and emergency calls. Call (413)519-8875. alexdudukal@yahoo.com ADVANCED REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION. 25 years experience. LiPOEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of censed and Insured. Free estimates. wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPE- Call Don (413)262-8283. When QualCIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND ity, Integrity, and Value count. WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deicing cables installed. I answer all BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REadditions, calls! Prompt service, best prices. MODELING.Kitchens, decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reLic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816.
Garages, additions, windows, doors, decks, vinyl siding and more. #CS077728. Call Jim, (413)569-6920, (413) 530-5430
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A SPRING CLEANUP. Commercial, residential. Weekly mowing and maintenance, tree removal, dethatching, PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. mulch, gutter cleaning, etc. Shea Landscaping, (413)569-2909. All your carpentry needs. (413)3864606. Did your windows fail with the cold weather? Don't wait another year! CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring Call Paul for replacement windows. cleanups, lawn service, mulching, Many new features available. Windows retaining walls, excavating, decks, are built in CT. All windows installed by driveways, patios, tree work, stone Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Con- work. Call (413)822-0739. struction. My name is on my work.
Plumbing & Heating NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
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Tractor Services JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or gravel material. Mowing and maintenance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging. Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, (413)530-5430.
Tree Service A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.
LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping needs. Also, bobcat & snowplowing AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professervices. (413)626-6122 or visit: sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, caR.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVE- www.haggerscape.com bling and removals. Free estimates, MENT'S. Professional roofing & sidfully insured. Please call Ken 569ing contractor. All types of home repairs. Expert emergency leak re- PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us 0469. today for all your landscape needs. pair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. Landscape design and planting, irriga#CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call tion installation and repair, and complete CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert Bob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery. yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat tree removal. Prompt estimates. com service, gravel driveways, excavation Crane work. Insured. “After 34 and demolition, including getting rid of years, we still work hard at being that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749. liable service, free estimates. Mass #1.” (413)562-3395. Home Maintenance
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JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior dis- sured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561. count. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682. C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodMASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years exeling. Licensed and insured. Call perience. Insured, reasonable prices. (413)262-9314. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.
JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.
T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residential\commercial. No lawns to small. Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917.
Upholstery
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