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New Totem Pole placed in Stanley Park

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—This Thursday, the Westfield City Council will be holding its final meeting before Election Day and the agenda is more brief than usual.

The City Council will meet Thursday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., with communications from Mayor Brian Sullivan beginning at 6:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. Overall, the agenda does not have as many items as it normally does, with just 18 items scheduled including mayoral communications.

First, in “Communications from the Mayor,” Sullivan is expected to bring five items to the council.

The first is a request for the consideration to accept an energy efficiency rebate from Westfield Gas and Electric, totaling about $42,000. According to Sullivan, this is related to blowers that were installed at the wastewater facility on Neck Road.

Next, an interdepartmental transfer within the auditor’s department is expected to be put forth in the total of $6,000.

These funds are being used to cover outside auditing costs and supplies, Sullivan said.

Then, another transfer is expected, this time between “Interest-short-term debt” account to the “Custodial Services” account in the treasurer’s office, according to the agenda.

“Basically because of our good fiscal position she has ability to move this money to use it to secure and maintain foreclosed properties,” Sullivan said.

Then, a resolution is being submitted for a sanitary sewer easement that is expected to be placed on Plantation Circle.

According to Sullivan, the residents in the area are allowing for the placement of a pump station and continue the sanitation project.

Finally, a resolution is expected to be submitted to allow a Westfield teacher to also be employed as a field hockey referee.

Next, in “Petitions, Remonstrances and Other Papers,” the City Council will be looking to schedule a public hearing for “J. Dog Junk Removal and Hauling” The hearing will be for a junk collector’s license, according to At-Large Councilor and City Council President Brent Bean.

Then, in “Reports of Committees,” the Finance Committee has several items that are scheduled to be addressed.

The first item is the draft ordinance for the chief financial officer (CFO) position in the city, and according to Bean, it is expected to go to the Legislative and Ordinance Committee after.

According to Bean, one of the issues is the appointing authority of the position. As it is drafted currently, the Mayor’s office has appointing authority but Bean said that this could change to the City Council. Bean said that the two positions that were essentially combined for the CFO position, treasurer and collector, were council-appointed, and he would like that to continue.

Artist and carver Ken Packie (left) discusses the totem pole during its creation with Jack Jeneral, donor of the totem pole. (WNG file photo)

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – A small group of people gathered at Stanley Park Tuesday to witness a rebirth of the past, a new totem pole, 100 feet from the original one that was erected in 1951.

Chainsaw artist Ken Packie of Otis drove his pickup carrying the 16 foot, 1200 pound totem pole he’s been carving for several months to the new site in full view of the new pavilion. Packie, Chainsaw artist Ken Packie a former “burned-out” computer of Otis. (Photo by Lynn Boscher) network developer in New York City and Washington D.C., said he started his new career eleven years ago after going to a home show and watching a chainsaw carver. For the past two years, he’s been creating art full time in his studio in Lee, and has competed in shows across the country and in Europe.

Packie said this carving was different than ones he’s done before. He has carved some contemporary totems with mixed wildlife, but stayed away from traditional Native American ones, because those totems must be in a certain symbolic order.

He said he didn’t want to feel like a “poser.” However, there were pictures of the original totem pole at Stanley Park which he could base his on, and he did a lot of research and reached out to First Nation people in Canada.

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Five Southwick firefighters graduate from fire academy program

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – Five Southwick firefighters graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academies Firefighter I/II program on Monday evening at the Mass Department of Fire Services campus in Springfield. The Southwick graduates were Rosie Lacas, Josh Girard, Nick Hope, Shane Hope, and Anthony Caracciolo.

A total of 25 firefighters graduated from 15 departments throughout Western Massachusetts.

According to Southwick Fire Chief Russ Anderson, it is Southwick’s largest graduating class to ever go through the Mass Fire Academy. Anderson was very pleased to see a large group of firefighter’s graduate.

“I was very proud to see the members graduate, it’s been a See Firefighters, Page 7

Southwick Fire Department personnel pose for a picture with the five Southwick firefighters who graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academies Firefighter I/II program.

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By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent WESTFIELD – The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education held a meeting in the Scanlon Hall banquet room at Westfield State University on Tuesday morning. It marked the first time in seven years that the board held a meeting at the Westfield State campus.

Highlighting the meeting, the board authorized the Commissioner of Higher Education, Carlos Santiago, to submit an application in order to be a part of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). The agreement is focused on states across the nation, regulating the amount of online learning services that are offered by colleges

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I find the range of opinions expressed by our citithat parents and community members will keep zens, town officials, and district employees to be abreast of what’s happening and begin to share some diverse, often contradictory, sometimes based upon of their concerns. To help with that process I remind limited knowledge, but always interesting to hear and people that there is an email address to share your read. As a recent example we have Russell officials opinions with the district: ‘myopinion@grsd.org’. recommending that the district budget be turned down On a regional level, Gateway is one of many small due to the high cost to Russell (without explaining and rural schools working as a coalition to educate that they are the only town to have actually seen both state officials of the plight that many school districts an increase in their percentage of students as well as in Massachusetts are facing due to decreases in stuactual numbers of students in the district) while a dent population, a funding formula based upon much town official in Huntington indicated that the cost Gateway Regional larger-scale districts, and expectations that require District greater staffing than would normally be found in a wasn’t the problem, rather there are structural defi- School ciencies in the district that led to a recommendation to S u p e r i n t e n d e n t smaller district. This of course can also be expanded vote down the budget. At the same time, we read an Dr. David B. to include similar issues that face many of our smaller editorial in the Country Journal pointing out that both Hopson. towns throughout the Commonwealth that must operRussell and Huntington are paying far less per student ate under the same set of rules and regulations as do than they would be under the original regional agreethe largest cities in the state, despite the fact that ment, which split all educational costs by student population many of our town officials are, for all practical purposes, volrather than the current method set by the state. Interestingly unteering many hours of their time and fulfill a multitude of enough, it appears that our local opinions generally agree that duties within these towns. much of the problem arises from the state, which also aligns I believe we know that many of the driving factors are cycliwith state officials acknowledging that the Chapter 70 formula cal, i.e., populations in our towns have ebbed and flowed over substantially underfunds schools, that the regional school reim- time, the economy expands and contracts, and percentages of bursement for transportation is a serious issue, and that there population age groups vary over both time and location. are many regulations that make it difficult for schools and Despite this we must continue on, knowing that the one additowns to be innovative. tional thing that seems to be unavoidable (in addition to death Locally we are all trying to be better informed of the budget- and taxes) is that government seems to expand consistently and ing process and education issues through a joint budgeting with this expansion comes additional rules, recommendations, effort between the district and town officials and through a set regulations and laws that often seem petty, time consuming, of discussions facilitated by the Massachusetts Association of costly, and too broad-based to be effective under all conditions.

Regional Schools. While the outcome of these efforts remains At least we retain the right to speak our minds, share our opinto be seen, at the very least we have groups of people exchang- ions, and participate in local governance to help make a differing ideas, concerns, and potential solutions with each other. As ence in our own communities that hopefully will improve our we publish the findings and minutes of these meetings I hope lives over time.

Annual Harvest Dinner offered at First Congregational Church of Westfield WESTFIELD — First Congregational Church of Westfield will hold its Annual Harvest Dinner on Friday, November 3rd at 5:30PM. The meal will consist of Roast Pork with stuffing and gravy, applesauce, potatoes, Winter Vegetables, Rolls and Butter, Apple Crisp, Coffee or Tea. The Cost is $12.50 for Adults, $7.00 for Children 6-12 years and under 6 years are free. Please call the Church office 568-2833 for Tickets. The Church is located at 18 Broad Street, Westfield.

Westfield Bridge Club Results 10/12/17 North/South: 1st: Vi Martinell – Cindy Fullerton ; Tied for 2nd: Dorothy Kowaleski & Judy Fiore and Candy Pennington & Eileen Doherty. East/West: 1st: Beth Cutting – Ann Kousch; 2nd: Janet O’Brien – Cindy Healey; 3rd: Terry Augusti – Nancy Gay Duplicate is played Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 4:00 at The American Inn in Southwick. All players are welcome.

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce – November Mayor’s Coffee Hour November 6, 2017 (8 – 9 am) Please join us for our monthly Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan hosted by Amelia Park Children’s Museum, 29 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA. This event is free and open to the public. Please call the Chamber office at 413.568.1618 to register for this event so we may give our host a head count.

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Gump impersonator jogs around California city RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Halloween started early in one Southern California city, where a man dressed as Forrest Gump has been running around neighborhoods and stopping to take pictures with residents.

Video and a photo from police show the man sporting a mangy fake beard, red shorts and a red “Bubba Gump” hat during his jogs around the city of Riverside.

It’s the same outfit worn by Tom Hanks in the 1994 Oscar-winning film “Forrest Gump.”

Hanks’ character spends part of the movie running across the country.

The man identified himself to KABC-TV only as Forrest Gump. He added that “it doesn’t really matter” who he is. He says his runs are “just something that took off and made the community happy, made people smile.”

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2017. There are 60 days left in the year.

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n Nov. 1, 1512, Michelangelo’s just-completed paintings on the ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel were publicly unveiled by the artist’s patron, Pope Julius II.

ON THIS DATE: In 1478, the Spanish Inquisition was established.

In 1952, the United States exploded the first hydrogen bomb, code-named “Ivy Mike,” at Enewetak (en-ih-WEE’tahk) Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

In 1967, the prison drama “Cool Hand Luke,” starring Paul Newman, was released by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts.

In 1979, former first lady Mamie Eisenhower died in Washington, D.C., at age 82.

In 1604, William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Othello” was presented at Whitehall Palace in London.

In 1989, East Germany reopened its border with Czechoslovakia, prompting tens of thousands of refugees to flee to the West.

In 1765, the Stamp Act, passed by the British Parliament, went into effect, prompting stiff resistance from American colonists.

In 1991, Clarence Thomas took his place as the newest justice on the Supreme Court.

In 1861, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln named Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan General-in-Chief of the Union armies, succeeding Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott.

In 1936, in a speech in Milan, Italy, Benito Mussolini described the alliance between his country and Nazi Germany as an “axis” running between Rome and Berlin.

In 1949, an Eastern Airlines DC-4 collided in midair with a Lockheed P-38 fighter plane near Washington National Airport, killing all 55 people aboard the DC-4 and seriously injuring the pilot of the P-38.

In 1950, two Puerto Rican nationalists tried to force their way into Blair House in Washington, D.C., in a failed attempt to assassinate President Harry S. Truman. (One of the pair was killed, along with a White House police officer.)

TEN YEARS AGO: Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets, who piloted the B-29 bomber Enola Gay that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, died in Columbus, Ohio, at age 92. Less than a week after workers ratified a new contract, Chrysler announced 12,000 job cuts, or about 15 percent of its work force.

FIVE YEARS AGO: Israel, lifting a nearly 25-year veil of secrecy, acknowledged it had killed Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat’s deputy in a 1988 raid in Tunisia. (Khalil al-Wazir, who was better known by his nom de guerre Abu Jihad, founded Fatah, the dominant faction in the Palestine Liberation Organization.)

ONE YEAR AGO:

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon fired the commander of

the peacekeeping force in South Sudan after an independent investigation sharply criticized the military response to deadly attacks in July on a U.N. compound housing 27,000 displaced people. Most of an African-American church in Greenville, Mississippi, was destroyed by an arson fire; the building was spray-painted with the words “Vote Trump.” The Chicago Cubs forced a deciding Game 7 in the World Series as they defeated the Cleveland Indians 9-3.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: World Golf Hall of Famer Gary Player is 82. Country singer Bill Anderson is 80. Actress Barbara Bosson is 78.

Actor Robert Foxworth is 76. Magazine publisher Larry Flynt is 75. Country singer-humorist Kinky Friedman is 73. Actress Jeannie Berlin is 68. Music producer David Foster is 68. Actress Belita Moreno is 68. Rhythm-andblues musician Ronald Khalis Bell (Kool and the Gang) is 66. Country singer-songwriter-producer Keith Stegall is 63. Country singer Lyle Lovett is 60. Actress Rachel Ticotin is 59. Rock musician Eddie MacDonald (The Alarm) is 58. Apple CEO Tim Cook is 57. Actress Helene Udy is 56. Rock singer Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers) is 55. Pop singer-musician Mags Furuholmen (a-ha) is 55. Rock musician Rick Allen (Def Leppard) is 54. Country singer “Big Kenny” Alphin (Big and Rich) is 54. Singer Sophie B. Hawkins is 53. Rapper Willie D (Geto Boys) is 51. Country musician Dale Wallace (Emerson Drive) is 48. Actress Toni Collette is 45. Actress-talk show host Jenny McCarthy is 45. Rock musician Andrew Gonzales is 45. Actor David Berman is 44. Actress Aishwarya Rai is 44. Rock singer Bo Bice is 42. Actor Matt Jones is 36.

Actress Natalia Tena is 33. Actor Penn Badgley is 31. Actor Max Burkholder is 20. Actor-musician Alex Wolff is 20.

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Northeast continues to recover from powerful storm PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Hundreds of out-of-state reinforcements bolstered utility crews struggling to restore power throughout New England on Tuesday, a day after a powerful storm blew down trees and postponed Halloween activities in many communities.

The storm, packing gusts that topped 80 mph (129 kph), left nearly 1.5 million homes and business across the region in the dark at the peak on Monday. More than 600,000 utility customers remained without power Tuesday.

The storm caused more power outages in Maine than an infamous 1998 ice storm, which left some people in the dark for two weeks.

The state's two major utilities said favorable weather and extra crews will allow them to complete the task of restoring power this weekend.

"We're a resilient state, and we're used to severe storms," Peter Rogers, acting director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency, told reporters in Augusta. "That doesn't make them any less devastating."

Miraculously, no serious injuries were reported.

The storm packed winds gusting to 82 mph (132 kph) on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 78 mph (125 kph) at the Isle of Shoals, New Hampshire, and 69 mph (111 kph) in Portland, Maine.

Coast Guard officials were assessing damage from Maine to Rhode Island on Tuesday. Crews identified more than 50 vessels torn from their moorings. Many of the vessels were unmanned and adrift while others were washed up on shore.

Some cities and towns across New England postponed trick-or-treating from Halloween night, Tuesday, to as late as Sunday due to concerns about pitch-black streets, downed power lines and debris.

In Harpswell, Maine, Samantha Morrell dealt with a tearful 8-year-old daughter after Halloween events were canceled in Harpswell and Topsham, where she has family.

Neighboring Brunswick also was discouraging trick-or-treating.

"She was hysterical," Morrell said of her young zombie cheerleader. "She said, 'They can't cancel Halloween!'"

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SOUTHWICK Agricultural Commission Meeting at 7 pm Board of Water Commissioners Meeting at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm

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GOP tax writers delay rollout as Trump sets rapid timetable

By MARCY GORDON ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans struggled to complete work on a sweeping tax proposal, delaying its public release by a day as President Donald Trump set an ambitious, by-Christmas timetable for passage of the legislation.

The GOP tax-writers strained to make last-minute changes to the proposed legislation, working Tuesday through the day and night to produce the first major overhaul of the U.S. tax system in three decades. But they couldn't finalize details in time for their Wednesday deadline for a public rollout, and so moved it to Thursday.

The delay was announced Tuesday night by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee.

"We are making excellent progress. We are very close," Brady told reporters. "A lot of work remains with the drafters, they are continuing to work through the night. We are moving forward."

The tax-writers have worked for weeks to reach compromises to ease objections by groups of rank-and-file Republican lawmakers, whose votes on final legislation are critical.

Trump has intensified his lobbying for the nearly $6 trillion tax overhaul plan, driven to score a major legislative achievement after the collapse of the Republicans' attempted repeal of the Obama-era health care law. Republicans see taxes as a political imperative that will determine whether they keep their majorities in the House and Senate in next year's midterm elections.

At the White House, an official said Trump looked forward to seeing legislation this week, adding the administration was confident the delay wouldn't affect the ultimate timing of the bill. Brady said his committee plans to vote on the bill next week.

Although they had settled on some key details — such as a cut in the corporate tax rate to 20 percent and maintaining the top personal income tax rate for the wealthy of 39.6 percent — other elements still had to be resolved, including the income levels for each tax bracket.

The president set an aggressive timetable for the legislation and predicted a grand signing ceremony before Christmas at "the biggest tax event in the history of our country."

Late Tuesday after word came of the delay, Trump renewed his cheerleading on Twitter.

"The Republican House members are working hard (and late) toward the Massive Tax Cuts that they know you deserve. These will be biggest ever!"

The plan outline released last month by Trump and Republican leaders in Congress called for shrinking the number of tax brackets from seven to three or four, with respective tax rates of 12 percent, 25 percent, 35 percent and to be determined. The tax system would be simplified, and most people would be able to file their returns on a postcard-sized form.

The plan calls for nearly doubling the standard deduction used by most average Americans to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for families, and increasing the per-child tax credit. In addition to slashing the corporate tax rate, it also seeks to repeal inheritance taxes on multimillion-dollar estates, a big break for the wealthy.

The plan drew immediate criticism from Democrats, who complained it was too favorable to the wealthy and contradicted Trump's rhetoric of bringing relief and economic benefit to the stressed middle class.

Brady did not answer directly when he was asked — while leaving House Speaker Paul Ryan's suite earlier Tuesday — whether the drop in the corporate tax rate would happen immediately or be phased in. But, he said: "I want as much growth right from Day One as I can."

With the House Republicans deep in negotiations at the Capitol, Trump made his pitch.

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In this Feb. 7, 2013 file photo, a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier gathers mail to load into his truck before making his delivery run in the East Atlanta neighborhood in Atlanta. As consumers demand ever-quicker and convenient package delivery, the U.S. Postal Service wants to boost its business this holiday season by offering what few e-commerce retailers can provide: cheap next-day service with packages delivered Sundays to your home. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Postal Service eyes next-day Sunday delivery for holidays

By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As consumers demand ever-quicker and convenient package delivery, the U.S. Postal Service wants to boost its business this holiday season by offering what few e-commerce retailers can provide: cheap nextday service with packages delivered Sundays to your home.

Retail giant Walmart says it is considering the Sunday option, which could reshape weekend shopping trips to the mall.

The program, available in 20 major U.S. cities, allows consumers to place online orders with participating retailers before a cutoff time Saturday, the Postal Service said. Postal carriers pick up merchandise from local stores for delivery the following day, similar to the Sunday package deliveries it now handles almost exclusively for online leader Amazon in much of the U.S. The Postal Service hasn't disclosed which stores may sign onto the new pilot program, launched in advance of retailers' most competitive time of the year.

"It's one of the ideas Walmart is looking at," company spokesman Ravi Jariwala told The Associated Press, citing the big-box chain's recent focus on getting goods to shoppers' front doors quickly. In recent months, Walmart has announced added shipping options to better compete with Amazon, from acquiring a same-day delivery service in New York to testing drop-offs of packages by Uber drivers and Walmart employees.

Best Buy and Target, which recently added speedier holiday shipping options, declined to comment on the program.

The next-day weekend service is part of the Postal Service's aggressive push into the parcel business at a time when its more lucrative first-class mail is declining in the digital age. With Amazon continuing to raise the bar of "free shipping" conveniences, from one- or twoday package arrivals to keyless in-home delivery via couriers, the financially beleaguered post office is billing itself as the trusted, low-cost carrier already

serving every U.S. household.

The expanded Sunday delivery is aimed at consumers like Susan Dennis, 68, of Seattle. Weary of weekend trips to the mall where she often ends up stuck in traffic or waiting too long in line, the retiree says she buys online whenever possible and isn't wedded to just Amazon, if the product quality is good and the delivery "fast and inexpensive."

"More Sunday deliveries would be one of the sweetest deals ever — give me the URL and I will buy whatever," Dennis said.

Bolstered by e-commerce growth and its Sunday operations, the Postal Service will reach new highs this year in holiday package delivery, with nearly 850 million U.S. parcels delivered from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, according to figures compiled by industry tracker ShipMatrix Inc. for the AP. That 13 percent increase from 2016 would exceed the single-digit percentage growth for UPS and FedEx, putting the post office on track to capture 45.6 percent market share in peak holiday deliveries, ShipMatrix said.

The post office's growth is due in large part to its established network in the "last mile," the final and usually most expensive stretch of a package's journey to a customer's door. UPS and FedEx already subcontract a chunk of their lastmile deliveries to the post office. Due to slower growth this holiday season, the two private carriers are expected to drop in market share, to 31.3 percent and 17.8 percent, respectively, according to the ShipMatrix analysis.

UPS, in a dig at the post office's financial woes, says it is focused on profitable growth and less concerned about expanding market share, "especially if it were to involve loss-making service expansions." FedEx said it had no comment on market share and would boost operations during the holiday season to meet customer needs.

Courier services, such as Uber and Deliv, are expected to rise, delivering about 5.2 percent of the peak holiday packages.

"Having a Postal Service driver on

every street every day making deliveries, you can't really beat that," said Satish Jindel, founder and president of ShipMatrix.

The holiday plans include added postal delivery on Sundays beginning Nov. 26 and delivery on Christmas Day in some cities, the postal service said. It also offers a new online tool that allows consumers to reschedule package deliveries to ensure someone is home to receive them.

The Postal Service also bucked the shipping industry by keeping package rates largely unchanged for the holidays.

UPS for the first time is imposing holiday surcharges on ground shipments to homes during peak periods, such as the weeks leading into Black Friday and Christmas, while FedEx is raising rates for certain oversized packages.

"The Postal Service is well-prepared to meet our customers' needs during the holiday season, especially as demand for package deliveries continues to grow," said Megan Brennan, postmaster general.

Analysts have cheered the Postal Service's promise in the digital age, noting that there now is little talk of ending Saturday mail delivery given rising package demands. "The future of USPS probably hasn't been better in a long time," said David G. Ross, a shipping analyst at Stifel Financial Corp.

Still, its parcel success hasn't translated into profits.

An independent agency of government, the Postal Service has lost money for 10 years, primarily due to costs of its pension and health-care obligations. And while online shopping has led to years of double-digit growth in its packagedelivery business, it hasn't offset declines in first-class mail. The post office is seeking flexibility to raise the price of mailing letters and also needs Congress to free it from a 2006 requirement that it pre-fund retiree health benefits.

"The future is bright for the Postal Service — if it doesn't go bankrupt first," said Ravi Shanker, an equity analyst at Morgan Stanley.

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Melody Lagac-Aguda WESTFIELD – Melody Lagac-Aguda entered into eternal peace on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at Vibra Healthcare in Springfield, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 19, 1963 to Ildefonso P. Aguda and Rosa (Lagac) Aguda in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She spent her youth in the Philippines then lived in Hawaii for 2 years before settling down in Westfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1982. She was a member of the National Honor Society and played field hockey and tennis. She graduated from Boston College with a degree in Psychology. In 2002, Melody received her Master’s Degree from American International College. Melody was predeceased by her father, Ildefonso Aguda, MD. She leaves behind her loving mother Rosa, her brother Ariel, her sister and brother-in-law Shelley and Bill Downes, nieces Caitlin and Kateri, and nephew Will, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved her dearly.

Melody was a quiet, unassuming, kind and gentle person. Before her life was cut surprisingly short by Pulmonary Fibrosis, Melody worked in various capacities for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and also for the Prime Home Health Care and Companions. She gave of herself without thought of a reward and always had a smile and kind words to others. She volunteered at the following organizations: The Westfield Senior Center Companionship Program and the Baystate Visiting Nurse and Hospice Association. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Bayanihan Association and the Santo Nino Prayer Group.

Melody’s family would like to thank the numerous doctors, nurses and caregivers who attended Melody in the final months of her life at Baystate Medical Center, Genesis Health South, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA, and Vibra Healthcare of Western Massachusetts. They would also like to thank the Dialysis Center of Western Massachusetts in Chicopee and Melody’s primary care physician, Dr. Rulour Torio.

Calling hours will be 6-8 on Friday, November 3 at Firtion-Adams Funeral Home at 76 Broad Street in Westfield, MA. A funeral mass will be held on November 4th at 10 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, the National Kidney Foundation or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085. Firtionadams.com

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Bridgewater State University to face new complaint after day care assault BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — Two lawyers say they will file a federal discrimination complaint against a Massachusetts university where an employee pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting children at the campus day care center.

The Enterprise reports the Boston lawyers who represent the victim's families will amend their civil lawsuit against Bridgewater State University to include the complaint.

Authorities say 24-year-old Kyle Loughlin assaulted three preschool-age children while working at the campus day care center in 2015. He has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Attorney Carmen Durso says her claim will allege university officials did not adequately protect the victims when they became aware of the issue. Durso says the complaint will be filed sometime in November.

The university and the state Attorney General declined to comment on the new complaint.

Time for new time zone? Study panel to issue final report BOSTON (AP) — Days before most U.S. residents “fall back,” a special commission in Massachusetts that has been examining the possibility of year-round daylight saving time plans to release its final recommendations.

The panel has been examining whether the state should shift from the Eastern to the Atlantic Time Zone. Such a move would mean residents would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year, and there would be an extra hour of daylight on cold winter afternoons.

But it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon, if at all.

The commission’s earlier draft report noted many potential benefits to year-round daylight saving time, but also some major obstacles.

The report said it could only be done in concert with the rest of New England.

Daylight saving time ends Sunday at 2 a.m.

Heroes Dinner Dance Supporting our Local Veterans Community Please join the local VFW of Western Mass and Military Order of the Purple Heart organizations for a Patriot Salute to our Heroes Dinner Dance on November 10th, 2017 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This event will honor the brave men and women who has served our country. A portion of the proceeds will aid local Veteran Relief Funds, Immediate Medical/Material Resources, Military Care Packages, Assisting Hospitalized Veterans, Family events in the local Veterans Community and Local Youth Scholarships. Cocktails from 5:30 to 6 and dinner at 7:00 p.m. and live entertainment

By Soul Sensations. Please consider sponsoring a Veteran by purchasing a ticket or two.

Tickets are available online at: Or in person/by mail: Town of Ludlow Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow Mass 01056. Make checks payable to SGT Joshua D. Desforges Post 3236, c/o Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA 01056. For more information contact Eric Segundo, 413-3851790.

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Oct. 24, 2017 John W. Cowles, 38, of Springfield, had charges of larceny of motor vehicle, assault and battery with dangerous weapon, larceny of firearm and two counts malicious damage to motor vehicle dismissed upon request of Commonwealth due to being indicted and arraigned in Superior Court for all charges, brought by Westfield Police.

Nicola Helems, 25, of 3 Monska Dr., Easthampton, had a charge of operating under influence of liquor or .08 percent admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding with probation until Oct. 24, 2018, with fees assessed, while a charge of negligent operation of motor vehicle was dismissed nolle prosequi, brought by Westfield Police.

Crystal M. Cassidy, 22, of 7 Basket St., Huntington, was released on her personal recognizance pending a Jan. 9, 2018 hearing, after being arraigned on charges of unlicensed operation of motor vehicle and leave scene of property damage, brought by Westfield Police.

Kenisha K. Forbes, 37, of 27 Clifford St., Apt. 2, Springfield, had a charge of operate motor vehicle with license suspended admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until April 24, 2018, with fee assessed, and speeding in violation of special regulation found not responsible, brought by Southwick Police.

Miles A. Burns, III, 32, of 22 Briarwood Pl., Westfield, received an 18-month sentence to House of Corrections suspended with probation until April 24, 2019, with fees and restitution assessed, after pleading guilty to charges of larceny over $250 and receive stolen property +$250, while a charge of possession class A drug had admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until July 24, 2018, brought by Westfield Police, while he also had a charge of larceny of drug dismissed nolle prosequi, brought by State Police Russell.

Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 9:27 a.m.: Accident, East Main Street. Police received a report of a vehicle that had driven up and over the lawn of a business. No injuries. A street sign was also damaged.

VFW Post 872 Scholarship Contests Southwick VFW Post 872 in Southwick is sponsoring several contests for students, teachers, and first responders.

The Patriots Pen Essay Contest is for students in grades 6-8 and provides for students in these grades to compete for $54,500 in cash prizes.

The Voice of Democracy Contest is for students in grades 9-12 where they compete for $154,000 in scholarships and incentives with the top scholarship awarded at the national level being $30,000.

The Citizenship Education Teacher Award is for teachers in all grades nominated by their peers, which recognizes their contributions as educators who instill a sense of patriotism, duty, and service. Winners selected at the national level are awarded cash prizes for themselves and for their school, along with recognition at the VFW National Convention.

The VFW Scout of the Year Award is a scholarship competition for those Boy or Girl Scouts ages 15-18 who have attained the rank of Eagle Scout, Gold Award, or Sea Scout Quartermaster, are enrolled in High School and are active within their troop. First Place at the national level awards a $5,000 scholarship, second place $3,000, and third place $1,000.

The VFW Public Servant Award is for members of the community’s Police, Fire, and EMT Departments that provides for honor and recognition of each winner at the VFW State Convention.

Deadlines for entry for Patriots Pen, Voice of Democracy, and the Citizen Education Teacher Award is October 31; Scout of the Year Award is March 01; Public Servant Award is February 01.

For more information on how to enter, please contact Troy Henke at 872contests@gmail.com

Jennie Watson WESTFIELD – Jennie (Santanella) Watson, 97, died Monday, October 30, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was born on February 1, 1920 in Thompsonville, CT to the late Bernard and Anna (Gatto) Santanella.

She came to Westfield in 1946 with her husband Bob. Bob and Jen owned Bill and Bobs Restaurant on East Main Street and later on the Hillbrook House on North Elm Street. Jennie loved family and friends, and loved to cook. Soups and cookies were her specialty. In their retirement years, at Bobs encouragement, she learned to golf in exchange for him learning to dance. They enjoyed many years of golfing and dancing together.

After Bobs passing, Mom lived at the American Inn in Southwick, and with family after that. In her last several years she was taken care of by her children and several wonderful caregivers. Her main caregiver for the past 6 years was Joan Whipkey of Southwick. Jen was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Westfield and will be deeply missed by those that knew and loved her.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert Watson in 2004, and her 3 siblings Carmela Gebo, Catherine Santanella and Bernard Santanella. She leaves her children Roberta Titcomb, Carol Saltus and Randy Watson all of Westfield, and their significant others, her grandchildren Kate Saltus, David Saltus, Tanner Watson, Coburn Watson, Jaimin Watson, Keri Fazio and their significant others, and 6 great grandchildren.

The funeral for Jen will be held on Saturday November 4th at 12 noon at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Saturday morning before the service from 10:30 till 12 noon at the funeral home. Donations can be made to The Arbors Gives Back, The Arbors At Westfield, 40 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085.

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In Massachusetts, a sewage treatment plant in North Andover lost power during the storm and spilled 8 million gallons of untreated waste into the Merrimack River, North Andover Town Manager Andrew Maylor said.

Because of the power outage, a pump failed to move waste into the treatment plant, allowing the waste to back up and flow in the river, he said.

There was no immediate threat to residents, and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection was looking into the matter, he said.

In Maine, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican, called for an investigation after the state's only Veterans Administration hospital outside Augusta asked for emergency power during the storm.

The Maine Emergency Management Agency had National Guard soldiers deliver a large backup generator on Monday.

The director of the Togus VA said the facility never lost backup power and that the request for help was made as a precaution.

In Vermont, dairy farmers who lost electricity in a wind storm that caused widespread outages across New England were relying on generators to power milking equipment to milk cows and to keep the milk cool. Vermont is the largest dairy producing state in New England, with about 800 dairy farms.

The scope of the damage in Maine made comparisons to the ice storm inevitable. That storm wrecked the power delivery system in eastern Canada and New England, causing tens of millions of dollars in damage.

Roger Pomerleau remembers the 1998 storm well. He said the cold temperatures made that storm harder on a lot of people, but this storm is the one that knocked out his power, which remained out Tuesday.

"The temperature is in our favor right now. Those were cold temperatures back then," he said. "Freezing temperatures. Sump pumps weren't working, cellars were filling up with water. Very different now."

The weather this week is seasonable, with high temperatures in the 50s and 60s, though the low Wednesday morning was predicted to approach freezing.

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Heroes Dinner Dance Supporting our Local Veterans Community Please join the local VFW of Western Mass and Military Order of the Purple Heart organizations for a Patriot Salute to our Heroes Dinner Dance on November 10th, 2017 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This event will honor the brave men and women who has served our country. A portion of the proceeds will aid local Veteran Relief Funds, Immediate Medical/Material Resources, Military Care Packages, Assisting Hospitalized Veterans, Family events in the local Veterans Community and Local Youth Scholarships. Cocktails from 5:30 to 6 and dinner at 7:00 p.m. and live entertainment

By Soul Sensations. Please consider sponsoring a Veteran by purchasing a ticket or two.

Tickets are available online at: Or in person/by mail: Town of Ludlow Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow Mass 01056. Make checks payable to SGT Joshua D. Desforges Post 3236, c/o Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA 01056.

For more information contact Eric Segundo, 413-385-1790.

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Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press Brussels sprouts lovers, you are in for a treat: a side dish that will threaten to steal center stage.

Spanish chorizo, a wonderfully spiced smoked pork sausage, gets sauteed just enough to brown a bit and release its oils. Then fresh bread crumbs are sauteed in the same pan and set aside to become a flavorful and delightfully textured topping for sauteed and flash-braised Brussels sprouts, combined with the browned chorizo.

This is delicious served hot, warm or even at room temperature — a boon to busy cooks getting a big holiday meal on the table. Try this bread crumb technique with other vegetables as well — it would be great atop roasted broccoli, cauliflower or asparagus.

Uncooked Mexican chorizo, while delicious, is not what you want in this recipe. Spanish chorizo is available at well-stocked markets, usually with the salamis and other cured or smoked meats. The casing is edible.

This Feb. 13, 2017 photo shows pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with chorizo and toasted bread crumbs. This dish is from a recipe

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Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes

Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and saute for 2 minutes over medium-high heat, until it starts to brown and release some of its oils. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add 3 tablespoons of the oil to the pan, leaving any oil left from sauteeing the chorizo, and heat over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and toast, stirring frequently, until the breadcrumbs are a light golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add half of the garlic and cook and stir for one more minute, until you can small the garlic. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the toasted crumbs to a paper towel-lined plate.

Wipe out the skillet and return to the heat.

Westfield Farmers’ Market Extended The Westfield Farmers’ Market will have three Winter Markets to be held inside the church.

The dates are November 18, December 9 and February 10. The hours are 10 am to 3 pm.

As we have had all summer, we feature 25 to 30 local vendors and crafters selling all sorts of fresh produce and other products. There will also be music, thanks to a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council. SNAP and HIP benefits are accepted, and we will match up to $5.00 when SNAP tokens are purchased at the Market Table.

For more information please visit our web page at www. westfieldfarmersmarket.net or call 562-5431 x101.

PAN-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHORIZO AND TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS

2 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, diced (about 1/2 cup) 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2/3 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 3 tablespoons chicken broth

November 15, 2017 (5:30 – 8:00 pm) East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road Join us as we gather to celebrate our 2017 award winners and you! Congratulations to our Award Winners, Business of the Year: ProAmpac, Non-Profit of the Year: Kevs Foundation, Lifetime Achievement Award: The Perez Family of East Mountain Country Club.

Thank to our Event Sponsor: Baystate Noble Hospital.

Dinner tickets: $50 for Chamber Members, $60 for Potential Members.

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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan, and heat over medium high heat.

Add the Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring only occasionally, until they begin to become tender and lightly browned in spots, about 6 minutes. Add the remaining half of the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds, until you can smell the garlic. Add the broth, cover the pan, and cook for another 4 minutes until the Brussels sprouts are tender (but not soft!). Uncover the pan, saute for one more minute until most of the liquid is evaporated, stir in the chorizo, then turn it all into a serving dish.

Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top and serve hot or warm.

——— Nutrition information per serving: 188 calories; 102 calories from fat; 11 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 8 mg cholesterol; 261 mg sodium; 16 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 8 g protein.

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CITY COUNCIL WARD 3 FORUM RECORDED: Monday October 23, 2017 Re-Broadcast Dates and Times Wednesday November 1 at 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday November 2 at 10:00am Friday November 3 at 11:00am & 5:00pm Saturday November 4 at 1:00pm Sunday November 5 at 5:30pm Monday November 6 at 10:00am & 4:00pm

CITY COUNCIL WARD 4 FORUM RECORDED: Monday October 23, 2017 Re-Broadcast Dates and Times Wednesday November 1 at 12:00pm & 6:00pm Thursday November 2 at 11:00am Friday November 3 at 12:00pm & 6:00pm Saturday November 4 at 2:00pm Sunday November 5 at 6:30pm Monday November 6 at 10:00am & 4:00pm

CITY COUNCIL WARD 5 FORUM RECORDED: Wednesday October 25, 2017 Re-Broadcast Dates and Times Wednesday November 1 at 1:00pm & 7:00pm Thursday November 2 at 12:00pm Friday November 3 at 1:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday November 4 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday November 5 at 3:30pm Monday November 6 at 12:00pm & 6:00pm

SCHOOL COMMITTEE FORUM RECORDED: Wednesday October 25, 2017 Re-Broadcast Dates and Times Wednesday November 1 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm Thursday November 2 at 1:00pm Friday November 3 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm Saturday November 4 at 4:00pm & 8:00pm Sunday November 5 at 4:30pm Monday November 6 at 1:00pm & 7:00pm

CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE FORUM RECORDED: Monday October 30, 2017 Re-Broadcast Dates and Times Wednesday November 1 at 3:00pm & 9:00pm Thursday November 2 at 2:00pm, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday November 3 at 3:00pm & 9:00pm Saturday November 4 at 10:00am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Sunday November 5 at 8:00pm Monday November 6 at 2:00pm, 8:00pm & 10:00pm

Voting precincts for the 2017 Westfield municipal elections: Ward 1 Precinct A - Southampton Road Elementary School 330 Southampton Road Ward 1 Precinct B - Westfield High School 177 Montgomery Ward 2 Precinct A - Westfield Senior Center 45 Noble Street

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The next three items expected are related to budget management, Bean said. These items include $100,000 being transferred from the Health Insurance Benefits account to the city’s stabilization fund, and another $100,000 from the Health Insurance Benefits account to the Other-Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) balance.

Third budget-related item is the “Managed Appropriation Reduction for Fiscal Year 2018 Budget,” which totals about $1.57 million.

According to Bean, the reduction is coming from several places, including $1 million coming from the city’s health insurance account, then $100,000 from the school department due to an out-of-district cost that did not occur, as well as $335,000 from the Department of Public Works.

These three items were also brought forth last meeting by Sullivan, during the “Communications from the Mayor.”

The next item is the appropriation of $125,000, which is being used to purchase several new vehicles for the Westfield Police Department.

Then the final item from the Finance Committee is expected to be the appropriation of about $68,000 from the PEG Designated Fund for the funding of construction of a multimedia studio at Westfield Technical Academy.

Then, from the License Committee, two items are expected to be discussed. The first is for the Mobile Store Operators, who are applying for a junk dealer’s license, then the second is for a change to a special permit at a contractor’s yard by Western Mass Demolition Corporation.

Then, the final portion of the meeting Thursday is “Unfinished Business.”

In this portion, there are a number of items that are going for their second reading before City Council, which means that upon that and a successful vote they shall pass.

“Final steps of approving all of these at this point,” Bean said. “It’s unfortunate it takes this long for some of this stuff to happen.”

The first is a bond order related to the traffic light improvements on Springfield Road. The bond would allow up to $400,000 to be used.

Then, an ordinance for the media systems specialist position is expected to be given a second reading.

Third, an ordinance prohibiting parking in front of the Westfield Senior Center.

Finally, an order that will transfer a parcel on Montgomery Road for a pump station, where the city will be taking custody and care of the property.

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long four months for them,” said Anderson. “They spent a lot of time and a lot of dedication making this their priority.”

Beginning in July, firefighters in the academy had to go through 240 hours of education about fire service discipline, which also included live fire exercises.

This accomplishment is also a benefit for the Southwick Fire Department as the recent graduates will now be able to take on the role of a complete firefighter. They will be able to enter buildings and take part in live fires.

Besides graduating from the program, Rosie Lacas was also recognized and presented with the Martin H. McNamara Award. The award is in honor of Martin H. McNamara, who was a Massachusetts firefighter that died while battling a house fire in November 2003. It exemplifies an individual in the Mass Fire Academy who showcases exceptional academic and practical proficiencies.

Anderson spoke for the fire department about Lacas’s accomplishment.

“We’re extremely excited and proud of her receiving that award,” said Anderson.

The Southwick fire chief also added that the graduation certificate will give the individuals the opportunity to take any more educational trainings or classes if they choose to do so.

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might shortchange them,” said Santiago. “Today’s vote paves the way for a series of important next steps, including the drafting of regulations and solicitation of public comment as we prepare to submit our application to join SARA in 2018.”

State Education Secretary James Peyser also made a statement about SARA. “If Massachusetts’ application for SARA membership is approved, students in the Commonwealth will see a multitude of options in online education open up for them, and our state’s colleges and universities will find it less cumbersome and costly to offer online courses to students in other states,” said Peyser.

Throughout the meeting, the Board of Higher Education also heard reports from Presidents of state colleges and universities in Massachusetts, and from the Student Advisory Council.

Newport Playhouse Trip The Huntington COA is planning a day trip December 7thto the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island. The bus will leave from downtown Huntington at 8:00 am and Westfield at 8:30 am, returning about 6:30 pm. The group will travel on the Luxury Silver Fox Motor Coach with a beautiful ocean drive, then off to the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant to enjoy an extensive, hearty buffet. After lunch, the group will be able to sit back and enjoy Newport’s Playhouse’s show “Dashing Through the Snow” in the intimate theater.

This madcap show features, among other people, Mrs. Claus, various elves, as well as a zany cast of holiday characters in a wonderful and funny production with a holiday theme. After the show, it’s back to the dining room that is transformed into a captivating cabaret. The cost of the trip is $69 for Huntington residents, all others pay $89. The bus is wheelchair accessible. The cost includes the ocean drive sightseeing tour, admission to The Newport Playhouse for show and cabaret, a full buffet luncheon with gratuities, and the luxury Silver Fox Motor Coach. For reservations, please contact Helen at 413.667-3500 or Anna at 413.667.3141. Payments must be received by November 7th.

Ward 2 Precinct B - Westfield Senior Center 45 Noble Street Ward 3 Precinct A - Franklin Avenue School 22 Franklin Avenue Ward 3 Precinct B - Westfield Technical Academy 33 Smith Avenue Ward 4 Precinct A - Second Congregational Church 487 Western Avenue Ward 4 Precinct B - Highland Elementary School 34 Western Avenue Ward 5 Precinct A - Munger Hill Elementary School 33 Mallard Lane Ward 5 Precinct B - Munger Hill Elementary School 33 Mallard Lane

Heroes Dinner Dance Supporting our Local Veterans Community Please join the local VFW of Western Mass and Military Order of the Purple Heart organizations for a Patriot Salute to our Heroes Dinner Dance on November 10th, 2017 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This event will honor the brave men and women who has served our country. A portion of the proceeds will aid local Veteran Relief Funds, Immediate Medical/ Material Resources, Military Care Packages, Assisting Hospitalized Veterans, Family events in the local Veterans Community and Local Youth Scholarships. Cocktails from 5:30 to 6 and dinner at 7:00 p.m. and live entertainment By Soul Sensations. Please consider sponsoring a Veteran by purchasing a ticket or two. Tickets are available online at: Or in person/by mail: Town of Ludlow Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow Mass 01056. Make checks payable to SGT Joshua D. Desforges Post 3236, c/o Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA 01056. For more information contact Eric Segundo, 413-385-1790.

Ward 6 Precinct A - Paper Mill Elementary School 148 Paper Mill Road Ward 6 Precinct B - Paper Mill Elementary School 148 Paper Mill Road If you're unsure what Ward you live in, you can find that information on the City's web site at http://www.cityofwestfield.org/229/Wards-Precincts

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Free Ukulele Workshop A free Ukulele Workshop for ages 10 to Seniors will take place at the Russell Public Library (162 Main St.) on Saturday, November 11 from 10:30–11:30 am. Participants will learn to play basic chords and then singing songs while playing those chords. Beginners as well as experienced players are welcome. Teacher and musician Dave Maloof of MusicPlusComedy.com will bring 15 ukuleles to play, and anyone who has a ukulele should bring it along. Participation is limited; please call the Library at 862-6221 or sign up during Library hours (MWF 3-8 PM, TuTh 10 AM – 2 PM). The Library is at 162 Main Street in Russell. The program is supported in part by a grant from the Russell Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information, contact Dave Maloof at MusicPlusComedy@ gmail.com.

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The 16 ft. 1200 lb. totem pole is lifted by crane onto the base. Matt Cressotti, Green Meadow Lumber gently lifts the totem. (Photo by Lynn Boscher) (Photo by Lynn Boscher)

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Packie’s studio where he carved the totem pole is at Meadow Farm Equipment in South Lee. His wife Ilona Packie helped him with the research at libraries and online, and by painting the totems. “It’s incredible to see it come to fruition,” Ilona Packie said.

The order of the totem pole, which was made from two eastern white pine trees from Stanley Park, is top to bottom a Thunderbird, Bear, Beaver and Mask, which he said is the most important, and usually representative of the head of household or the head of a tribe. The mask was missing from the old one, having badly deteriorated due to water that pooled at its base. Packie added some contemporary symbols, a turtle to represent focus and a turkey for generosity, and dedicated the mask to Jack Jeneral, “who made it all possible.”

Jeneral, who lives in Southwick now after living in Westfield most of his life, has been coming to Stanley Park all of his life. He called the park the “real jewel of Westfield, a very peaceful place to come.” He even has a photo of himself as a young boy with his mother, sitting at a fountain in the

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Two years ago, he started researching the totem pole, and what it would take to replace it.

The old one was taken down sometime in the 1960’s and put aside, until it was found again and brought to Camp Togowauk on Route 20, where it now stands.

Jeneral decided he would volunteer to have one made, and to pay for it himself. “I’ve been here all my life. It’s nice to give back to the community,” he said.

He said when he was first talking about the project to Stanley Park Director Bob McKean, someone overheard them talking and told him about Packie. He went to Otis to see his work, and asked him to carve it.

When Packie drove in with the totem pole on Tuesday, Jeneral was very excited. “It’s like having a baby. I’ve been working on this for so long,” he said. Pointing to the new base where the totem pole would sit, he said they poured 4000 pounds of concrete, sunk a steel pole, and made a grate around it to give it air and avoid deterioration. A hole was drilled inside the totem pole to fit over the pole in the base.

“This is exciting,” said McKean, who commented that he has wanted to replace the totem pole since he became director. “It’s a great story, part of what’s here. The way it’s built it will last many, many years,” McKean said.

Another person in the small crowd who was very excited was Westfield resident Donna Szuba, who walks by the pavilion and through the rose garden every day. Although she hadn’t known about the new totem pole, she believed it was ordained that she happened on the group at its arrival. When McKean had asked the community for photos of the old totem pole early in the project, Szuba was one of first to respond with a family photo of herself as a young girl and her siblings standing next to it. “You can’t even imagine how exciting this is. I want my granddaughter and my son around the pole for my birthday,” Szuba said.

Finally, the crane arrived to pick up the pole off Packie’s truck and place it on the base. Jeneral was very nervous, pacing back and forth as the pole was lifted high up and put in position. His aunt, Maureen Oleksak, who had visited

Packie’s shop in Lee with him while it was being carved, was there for support.

When the totem pole slid down into position, Jeneral became emotional. Later, he placed a plaque on it, which read: “A gift from Jack Jeneral 2017.”

Asked whether he would carve another, Packie nodded his head. “I enjoyed it. You’ve got to keep pushing yourself, trying new things, learning,” he said.

A plaque reading “A gift from Jack Jeneral 2017” is affixed to the totem pole by the giver himself. (Photo by Lynn Boscher)

JACK JENERAL AND KEN PACKI The totem arrives by trailer. (Photo by Lynn Boscher)

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Rams’ run over; Tigers’ begins

By CHRIS PUTZ Correspondent GRAFTON – For five Southwick High School senior golfers, the journey is complete.

Southwick finished the state Division 2 golf championships as the 11th best team with a score of 333 on a blustery, sun-drenched Tuesday afternoon at Highfields Golf & Country Club.

Once again, the western Massachusetts champion Rams bested the WMass runners-up, South Hadley, who finished 15th with a 360. Hopkinton took home the team title with a first place finish of 312.

Southwick’s No. 1 golfer James Longhi and No. 2, Brad Durand tied with an 80. Rams’ eighth grader Matthew Garrity shot an 83.

“I didn’t really know where the ball was going with blind tee shots,” Longhi said. “The greens were rolling really well. I just kept the ball out in front of me and scraped it around.”

Longhi scraped together a birdie, as did Durand.

“We exceeded my expectations,” Durand said. “I had a rough finish that I wish could have gone the other way.”

Durand started out strong, setting himself up for several birdie chances on the first 11 holes, but admitted: “I just couldn’t finish. … There were a lot of good teams here. We knew we didn’t stand a chance against teams from central and the east, but we improved from Western Mass. It was a lot more challenging than our home course (at Edgewood).”

“I think we definitely made a big impact,” Durand said of the perfect regular season, capped off by a Western Mass crown. “Southwick has never seen anything like this before.”

Southwick ends the season, having won three straight league titles without a loss, a WMass championship, and helped their head coach, Al Selden, reach his 100th career victory.

“I’ve been lucky to have great golfers,” said Selden, who announced his retirement immediately following the state tournament. “This has been my most enjoyable season as a coach.”

It was Selden’s eighth year coaching the Rams.

“With all these seniors, I thought it was a great time to go out with them,” the head coach explained.

Selden joins outgoing seniors Durand, Longhi, Chris Baker, Jack Fairley, and Nick Kavrakis in turning the page on the next chapter.

It truly was a perfect ending.

D3 NOTES: In Division 3 action St. Mary’s Luke Willenborg shot a 79 in the D3 championship, good for a top 20 finish.

Southwick senior Brad Durand tees off on the 11th hole during the Massachusetts Division 2 golf championships Tuesday at Highfields Golf & Country Club in Grafton. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Southwick’s James Longhi putts on the 17th hole at the D2 state golf championships Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Putz) Southwick senior Jack Fairley chips the ball onto the green on the eighth hole at Tuesday’s state golf championship. (Photo

BOYS SOCCER

Tigers tourney run begins No. 1 Westfield Technical Academy 2, No. 4 Nashoba 0 Top-seeded Westfield Tech scored two goals in a fiveminute span in the second half to bounce Nashoba from the state vocational schools tournament semifinals at Bullens Field. The Tigers advance to the finals, which will be held Thursday at Bullens at 6 p.m.

Kirill Ohkrimenko scored on a ball from Brad Marion 20 seconds into the second half. Stephaun Nikiel netted a goal on a pass from Darryl Reopel five minutes later.

Anatoliy Suprunchuk recorded a shutout in net for Westfield Tech.

“Our composure and maturity I think really paid off in the end,” said Westfield Tech coach Kyle Dulude, whose team held off several waves of offense as Nashoba brought defensive players into their third level of attack.

Westfield Tech’s Dan Kontsimal, Ruvim Suprunchuk, Brody Pacquette, and David Tikhonchuk anchored the defense.

“This team is very special and they take pride in the program and I know they don’t want to let each other down,” Dulude said. “We will need our best game on Thursday, no doubt about it. They just need to remember that sticking together got them here.”

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GIRLS SOCCER

Saints scare off Cybercats St. Mary’s 1, Sci-Tech 0 St. Mary’s Allie Goodreau scored the lone goal for the game-winner off a pass from Vicky Gargan. Saints’ goalie Amelia Willenborg was fantastic in net, making 13 saves with a few coming in spectacular fashion.

Lexi Shedd, Caitlyn Olearcek, Paighton Ramos, Caroline Leahy, and Mary Turbolski were defensive stalwarts throughout in keeping their opponent off the scoreboard.

“Our defense was staunch all day today which was a great way to end the year,” St. Mary’s coach Pat Olearcek said. “I want to thank Lexi Shedd and Caitlyn Olearcek for four great years, being wonderful captains, and for giving so much to the school. The future is bright – with all the other girls returning – if we can keep this young group together.”

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS/RESULTS FOOTBALL Westfield 0-7 GYMNASTICS Westfield 8-2 BOYS SOCCER Westfield 4-7-1 Southwick 2-0-1 Gateway 1-15-2 St. Mary 6-8-1 Westfield Technical Academy 15-1-1

GIRLS SOCCER Westfield 13-1 Southwick 7-2-3 Gateway 10-2-3 St. Mary 4-12 Westfield Technical Academy 9-5-3 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 2-1 Southwick 7-4 St. Mary 1-6 Westfield Technical Academy 1-6 Gateway 2-0

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 5-3 Southwick-Tolland 9-2 St. Mary 1-3 Westfield Technical Academy 0-1 TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER STATE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SEMIFINALS No. 1 Westfield Technical Academy 2, No. 4 Nashoba 0 GIRLS SOCCER St. Mary’s 1, Sci-Tech 0

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Nashoba vs. Westfield Tech Boys’ Soccer Semifinal

Westfield Tech’s Brad Marion heads the ball upfield.

Above, Stephaun Nikiel put a shot on goal ... below, and scores Westfield Tech’s second goal of the game.

Josh Bush keeps the Nashoba defender at bay while making a great rush.

Yeremy Kovylyak fights for position.

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Westfield Tech celebrates their semifinal win against Nashoba... on to the finals!

49ers acquire QB Garoppolo from Patriots for 2nd-round pick SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo sat down on the dais in between San Francisco general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan, leaned into the microphone and thanked the 49ers and the New England Patriots for the trade that gives him a chance to be a starter in the NFL. He already passed his first test.

"Kyle will tell you a great quality in a quarterback is taking charge," Lynch said. "I thought I was going to go first."

After waiting 3 1/2 years as Tom Brady's backup in New England, Garoppolo is ready to have the chance to be the starting quarterback of his own team after being traded to San Francisco for a 2018 second-round draft pick.

Garoppolo started two games during his time with the Patriots and has thrown just four passes since getting hurt in his second start in Week 2 of the 2016 season.

"I'm eager to get out there and show what I can do on a Sunday," Garoppolo said. "This league is tough. It really is. When you get your opportunity, you have to take advantage of it because you don't know when you'll get another."

That was the feeling as well for the 49ers (0-8), who are off to the worst start in franchise history in the first season under the leadership of Shanahan and Lynch.

They could have waited until free agency

and tried to sign Garoppolo without giving up a valuable draft pick. They also could have targeted a more proven player like Kirk Cousins or opted to use what should be a high draft pick on a quarterback.

Instead, they got a head start on the rebuilding process by acquiring a player they initially tried to get in the offseason but were quickly shot down by the Patriots before they could even make an offer.

"An unbelievable opportunity came our way in the midst of what has really been a tough season," Lynch said. "Where we are right now is not fun. ... Is that going to fix all our ills? Absolutely not. We had the opportunity to get better as an organization and we took advantage of that."

Shanahan has had his eyes on Garoppolo since the draft process in 2014 when Shanahan was offensive coordinator in Cleveland. He ranked Garoppolo as one of the top two quarterbacks in that draft but the Browns ended up using their first-round pick on Johnny Manziel instead.

"It starts with ability," Shanahan said.

"Jimmy has the ability to make plays with his legs and he's a very good thrower. Most importantly he hangs in that pocket, keeps his eyes downfield and is up for any challenge."

Garoppolo has little NFL game film to go on but his performance in those two starts last

year when Brady was suspended was impressive. He completed 42 of 59 passes for 496 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.

The Niners also looked at his preseason work and at his college tape at Eastern Illinois and believe he answers the questions they have had at quarterback ever since Colin Kaepernick started regressing following a stellar 2013 campaign.

"I don't think you have to be some quarterback savant to see, albeit in limited time, he's very impressive," Lynch said. "You have to love the pedigree, where he came from, the organization."

Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert split the quarterback duties in San Francisco the past two seasons before the new regime decided to go in a different direction. The Niners tried to acquire Garoppolo in the offseason but were unable to and signed free agent Brian Hoyer and drafted C.J. Beathard in the third round instead.

Hoyer, who also began his career as Brady's backup in New England, started the first six games before being benched for Beathard.

Hoyer was never viewed as a long-term option and Beathard struggled in his two starts although he was hampered by a banged-up offensive line that left him under relentless pressure.

Beathard will remain the starter at least for

this week's game against Arizona as Garoppolo learns the new offense.

Even with the trade, the Niners still are well-stocked for the draft. They have New Orleans' pick in the second round, an extra third-rounder from Chicago and a seventhrounder from Kansas City.

San Francisco also is projected to have more than $100 million in salary cap room, which provides ample space to sign Garoppolo to a long-term deal before he hits free agency or use the franchise tag on him if they can't.

The Patriots weren't eager to get rid of Garoppolo and turned down potential deals in the offseason in hopes they could groom him to eventually replace the 40-year-old Brady.

But with Garoppolo hitting free agency next offseason and looking for a chance to start, that looked increasingly difficult to pull off so the Patriots made the move.

"We had probably had, in my opinion, the best quarterback situation in the league for the last, call it 2½ years," coach Bill Belichick said. "It's just not sustainable given the way that things are set up. It's definitely not something that we wanted to walk away from and I felt like we rode it out as long as we could.

We, over a period of time, explored every option possible to try and sustain it. But at this point felt like we had to make a decision."

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Help a Guy Out Dear Annie: I am 57 years old. My wife and I have been married for 20 years, and we don’t have kids. My wife always had nieces and nephews to occupy her time and now spends time with their children. I was self-employed and recently got a lucrative hourly position that takes a lot of my time, even more with forced overtime and travel back and forth.

I have always been swamped with projects, both mandatory house maintenance and updating and forward-looking projects on my properties and a hobby car. Lately, I have been reflecting on my life and where I’m at. I cannot find a single instance of a project in which my wife did anything to benefit the house. I can understand not helping on my other properties, but the house where we both live? Yes, she takes care of the laundry, cooks dinner and mows the lawn, albeit with a push mower that takes her five times as long as the riding mower would.

I have done remodeling and left the debris lying out just to see how long she would step over it before sweeping up. In one case, it lay there for a couple of months. It was her little niece who finally noticed it and immediately grabbed a broom.

There’s a door to our house that’s had tape around the glass for four years. She’s been saying for four years she is about to start sanding, staining and varnishing it.

Do I bring this partner along with me into retirement to enjoy the fruits of my labor? Currently, while I am swamped beyond belief with work, she is literally at the park flying a kite with her niece.

Yes, I’ve snapped at her before. I’ve told her that a sandwich at noon, at least, would be nice. -- Overwhelmed in Michigan Dear Overwhelmed: You’ve snapped, but have you tried speaking? It’s possible that your wife has no idea how profoundly this is bothering you; she may even think you like doing home improvement projects. The only way to know is to talk about it. I get the impression that you see your home as an extension of your relationship. Explain that to her, and tell her how when she neglects projects and doesn’t pitch in, it feels as if she just doesn’t care. Give her the chance to step up and show that she cares.

Keep in mind that you can develop a peculiar type of farsightedness after living with someone for a long time. You have 20/20 vision when seeing that person’s flaws but blindness when it comes to your own. So have some more compassion, and recognize the things your wife does do for the house.

Step away from the tally board while you try really working this out.

Dear Annie: Here is an additional response to “Sickened,” the man who became distant with his wife after finding out about relationships she had before they met: The greatest disservice in your unloving attitude to your wife may have been to your son. You wasted a lot of years in which you could have been his greatest role model for his marriage. Instead, he learned from you how to be distant and unfaithful to one’s marriage vows. How very sad. It may not be too late. That’s up to you. -- Toni Dear Toni: I was so focused on how he had neglected his marriage that I didn’t think to address the way this surely impacted his son. I agree with your suggestion and encourage “Sickened” to make this right. Thank you.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE AT LEAST IT’S CLEAN ...

Dear Heloise: I’m ashamed to admit that I failed to take my phone out of my trousers before putting them in the laundry. I lost my pictures, stored data, etc.

What I’ve done to solve the problem is to tape a red-lettered note to the washing machine start dial that says “cellphone.” -- Ron N., Alexandria, Va. STORYTELLER Dear Heloise: I can’t keep up a diary, but I love the idea of sharing experiences with our children and grandkids. Each January, I pull out the previous year’s calendar, checkbook and bank statements.

I jot down important events that these things remind me of (a rental-car charge might remind me of a trip).

I work month to month, and then I write up a narration of the events of the past year. Thanks to computers, I can keep these remembrances and share them. -- Mary F., Erie, Pa. This time of year is a good time to get your pieces organized.

-- Heloise SAY GOODBYE TO REAL PLANTS Dear Heloise: My doctor said I’d have to get rid of my houseplants due to my allergies. Why? I love my plants. -- Linda Y. in Chicago Linda, if you are sensitive to mold -- and many people are -you’ll find that mold grows in the soil and on the pots. Some plants also produce pollen, which may aggravate your allergies.

Replace the real plants with silk plants, but remember to keep them dusted. -- Heloise

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TV Sports Tonight WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m.

ESPN2 — Cent. Michigan at W. Michigan COLLEGE GOLF 3 p.m.

GOLF — East Lake Cup, Match Play championship, at Atlanta MLB BASEBALL 8 p.m.

FOX — World Series, Game 7, Houston at L.A. Dodgers (if necessary) NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m.

ESPN — Houston at New York

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ESPN — Dallas at L.A. Clippers NHL HOCKEY 8 p.m.

NBCSN — Philadelphia at Chicago 10:30 p.m.

NBCSN — Nashville at San Jose SOCCER 1 p.m.

FS2 — UEFA Champions League, Besiktas vs. Monaco 3:30 p.m.

FS1 — UEFA Champions League, Tottenham vs. Real Madrid FS2 — UEFA Champions League, Napoli vs. Manchester City

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Former White House strategist Steve Bannon, left, takes part in an interview with host Sean Hannity, on the set of Fox News Channel's Hannity, in New York Monday, Oct 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity tops cable news rankings

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After the summer of Rachel Maddow, Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity ascended to the top of the cable news mountain.

Hannity's move to the 9 p.m. timeslot paid immediate dividends for the network. President Donald Trump's biggest cable news backer averaged 3.2 million viewers in October, topping Maddow's 2.5 million, the Nielsen company said.

Fox's Tucker Carlson, in an earlier time slot, had 2.8 million viewers.

When Bill O'Reilly was working at Fox, there was no question for years who was the top person in cable television talk. His ouster in April following the revelation of sexual harassment settlements put that distinction up for grabs, and MSNBC's Maddow took the title in July, August and September.

Fox's Laura Ingraham made a strong debut Monday, reaching 3.27 million viewers at 10 p.m. and beating CNN and MSNBC in the time slot, Nielsen said.

It's got a near-impossible act to live up

to, but the Dodgers-Astros World Series is averaging 16.1 million viewers through five games for Fox, Nielsen said. The thrilling fifth game, won by the Astros in extra innings, was the most-watched contest with nearly 19 million viewers.

Last year's Cubs-Indians series averaged 23.6 million viewers, primarily on the strength of an epic seventh game that was seen by 40.5 million, the mostwatched World Series game since 1991.

Baseball led Fox to the easy win for the week in prime time, with the network averaging 13.2 million viewers. CBS had 7.8 million, NBC had 6.9 million, ABC had 4.5 million, Telemundo had 1.48 million, Univision had 1.47 million, the CW had 1.35 million and ION Television had 1.2 million.

Fox News Channel (2.294 million) and ESPN (2.291 million) were in a virtual tie atop the prime-time ratings for cable networks. MSNBC had 1.53 million, Hallmark had 1.4 million and USA had 1.32 million.

ABC's "World News Tonight" topped the evening newscasts with an average

of 8.4 million viewers. NBC's "Nightly News" had 8 million and the "CBS Evening News" had 6.2 million.

NBC's "Nightly News" topped the evening newscasts with an average of 8.2 million viewers. ABC's "World News" was second with 7.5 million and the "CBS Evening News" had 6.4 million viewers.

For the week of Oct. 23-29, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: World Series, Game 5: L.A. Dodgers at Houston, Fox, 18.94 million; World Series, Game 3: L.A. Dodgers at Houston, Fox, 15.68 million; World Series, Game 2: Houston at L.A. Dodgers, Fox, 15.5 million; World Series, Game 4: L.A. Dodgers at Houston, Fox, 15.4 million; World Series, Game 1: Houston at L.A. Dodgers, Fox, 14.98 million; "World Series Game 5 Pregame," Fox, 14.16 million; NFL Football: Pittsburgh at Detroit, NBC, 13.86 million; "The OT," Fox, 13.6 million; "NCIS," CBS, 13.3 million; "The Big Bang Theory," CBS, 13.21 million.

Great British Bake Off blunder: Judge tweets winner’s name LONDON (AP) — A judge on the Great British Bake Off, a widely watched television cooking competition in the U.K., has been forced to apologize after revealing the winner hours before the final episode was scheduled to air.

Prue Leith posted the name of the winner on her Twitter feed while traveling in Bhutan, which is six hours ahead of Britain, thinking that fans had already seen the last installment.

Leith, 77, later tweeted: “I am so sorry to the fans of the show for my mistake this morning. I am in a different time zone and mortified by my error.”

The Great British Bake Off has a strong hold on the U.K. public — last year, nine of the country’s top ten TV programs were episodes of the series, with the finale being watched by nearly 16 million viewers.

Contestants who win the Bake Off often become national celebrities, appearing on other TV shows and at charity events.

Channel 4 scored a coup earlier this year when it bought the rights to Bake Off. The program is such a hit that the fact the season finale landed on Halloween this year did not daunt TV executives.

Some Britons took to Twitter in anguish Tuesday over hearing the news of the winner before the show, with one commentator writing that Leith “nailed it” as a clown for Halloween.

The show aired Tuesday night in Britain and the title was won by baker Sophie Faldo.

This is a February, 14, 2017 file photo of Prue Leith, who has appeared to accidentally reveal the winner of this year's Great British Bake Off. A judge on the Great British Bake Off, a widely watched television cooking competition in the U.K., has been forced to apologize after revealing the winner hours before the final episode was scheduled to air, it was reported Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. (Kirsty O'Connor/PA via AP, File)

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DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017: This year you are very in sync with your intuition. You are likely to experience an unusually successful and happy year. If you refuse to listen to your sixth sense, you could experience a lot of anger. If you are single, you will have the presence and ability to attract someone of significance. You will decide what type of bond works for you. If you are attached, emotions run deep between you. You are likely to make a commitment to the relationship, which would enhance your bond. PISCES is even more emotional than you are.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHHH You feel invigorated with energy and ready to tackle anything that comes along. However, if you are annoyed, you could just as easily lose your temper. Use caution, as your fuse could be short. Words spoken can’t be taken back. Tonight: Whatever suits the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You might have worn yourself out over the past few days. Consider working from home or taking a day off. You need some time to evaluate what could be an irritating situation. Use care and sensitivity with a partner who seems to be out of sorts.

Tonight: Be a couch potato.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH An energized friend and/or loved one will cause you to think that today will not be one of those humdrum kind of days. This person has strong feelings, and whether you agree or not, he or she gets you energized. Be willing to make adjustments.

Tonight: Be near good friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Tension mounts between you and a key associate who seems to be calling the shots. You might not have seen this person so energized and determined before. Sit back and enjoy his or her passion, or jump right in.

Do whatever feels more comfortable.

Tonight: In the limelight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Reach out to someone at a distance. You might not be able to home in on what is happening with this person, so ask a question or two. You might not understand where a friend’s strong feelings are coming from. Listen carefully. Tonight: Meet a friend at a new restaurant.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH One-on-one relating throws a touchy situation into a whole new light.

You’ll understand why the other party involved is being so assertive. You could be thinking through a problem, and will have little time to respond to this person. Tonight: Be willing to go for what you want.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH You will be inclined to defer to someone else. You might feel as if you have had enough with this person directing his or her anger toward you. After a discussion, you’ll realize that he or she is going through some big changes. Tonight: Go along with a loved one’s unique ideas.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Allow an associate to open up to your ideas. You don’t need to agree about what is going on, but you do need to understand where this person is coming from. Your energy seems to build from out of nowhere.

You’ll get a lot of work done with ease.

Tonight: Off to the gym!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might be a lot happier and more direct than you have been in a while. A new friend could be unusually pushy. If this person doesn’t get what he or she wants, you’ll see some anger emerge. Be straightforward, and help this friend to chill out. Tonight: Fun and games.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Pressure builds to complete a personal matter or to make a decision at home or in your domestic life. You might be forced to make a major change by a boss, parent or higher-up. Don’t worry so much; instead, gracefully let go and take a step back.

Tonight: Head home early.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You could be aggravated or overly energetic right now. Funnel this high energy into some kind of productive project, and you will be less likely to lose your temper.

You might want to express your frustration rather than have this feeling build. Tonight: Make and return calls.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Reach out to a friend at a distance. You could be swallowing your anger and not recognizing that it is coming out through spending. Rein in a tendency to go overboard, and use some self-control.

Consider addressing your anger. Tonight: Be aware of your finances.

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VFW Post 872 Scholarship Contests Southwick VFW Post 872 in Southwick is sponsoring several contests for students, teachers, and first responders.

The Patriots Pen Essay Contest is for students in grades 6-8 and provides for students in these grades to compete for $54,500 in cash prizes.

The Voice of Democracy Contest is for students in grades 9-12 where they compete for $154,000 in scholarships and incentives with the top scholarship awarded at the national level being $30,000.

The Citizenship Education Teacher Award is for teachers in all grades nominated by their peers, which recognizes their contributions as educators who instill a sense of patriotism, duty, and service.

Winners selected at the national level are awarded cash prizes for themselves and for their school, along with recognition at the VFW National Convention.

The VFW Scout of the Year Award is a scholarship competition for those Boy or Girl Scouts ages 15-18 who have attained the rank of Eagle Scout, Gold Award, or Sea Scout Quartermaster, are enrolled in High School and are active within their troop.

First Place at the national level awards a $5,000 scholarship, second place $3,000, and third place $1,000.

The VFW Public Servant Award is for members of the community’s Police, Fire, and EMT Departments that provides for honor and recognition of each winner at the VFW State Convention.

Deadlines for entry for Scout of the Year Award is March 01; Public Servant Award is February 01.

For more information on how to enter, please contact Troy Henke at 872contests@ gmail.com

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce – Intersection of FMLA/ADA/ Worker’s Compensation November 3, 2017 (8:30 – 10 am) Join Attorney Timothy M. Netkovick of Royal, P.C. for this informational workshop on the Intersection of F M L A / A D A / Wo r k e r ’ s Compensation.

FREE to Chamber Members/$30 for Potential Members. Hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA. On-line registration is available on our website @ www.westfieldbiz. org or please call Pam at the Chamber at 413.568.1618.

Crafters Wanted The Suffield Fire Department Auxiliary will host the return of their Annual Harvest Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Center Firehouse, 73 Mountain Rd. (Rt. 168), Suffield, CT. Crafters and local artisans that are interested in renting space ($45) at this event may call either of the following numbers for applications and more information. Judy 860-623-8535 or 860-614-0066

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Caps for a Cause On November 2nd Westifield High School will be hosting a benefit for the Westfield Drug Task Force called Caps for a Cause. This will be held in the WHS cafeteria and goes from 6:30-8:30.

It is $5.00 at the door. There will be a live performance by The Moonchasers. There will be a hand painted hat raffle as well as T-shirts, art and more for sale. Please come join us on November 2nd to benefit the Westfield Drug Task Force.

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I, Melissa Lakavich, am seeking a legal divorce from: Lyndsay Lakavich last known residing in West Springfield, MA.

thence along the westerly line of said Pomeroy Terrace S. 33° 09' 30" W. eight and 10/100 feet to the place of beginning.

Multiple attempts have been made to contact and initiate divorce proceedings, with no results.

The premises are to be sold LEGAL NOTICES subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorOctober 25, 2017 October 25, 2017 ney’s fees and costs pursuant to November 1, 2017 November 1, 8, 2017 November 1, 8, 2017 M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liLEGAL NOTICE (SEAL) MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE ens and assessments, rights of OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGEE'S SALE tenants and parties in possesCOMMONWEALTH OF OF REAL ESTATE sion.

MASSACHUSETTS By virtue and in execution of the By virtue of and in execution of Power of Sale contained in a LAND COURT the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Ray- TERMS OF SALE: DEPARTMENT OF certain mortgage given by Willi- mond P. Coach to Chittenden A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND THE TRIAL COURT am S. Belfar to Mortgage Elec- Trust Co. d/b/a Mortgage Ser- DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certitronic Registration Systems, Inc. vice Center, dated February 28, acting solely as a nominee for fied check, bank treasurer’s 17SM006144 HSBC Mortgage Corporation 2005 and recorded with the check or money order will be re(USA), dated November 20, Hampden County Registry of quired to be delivered at or beORDER OF NOTICE 2007 and recorded in Hampden Deeds at Book 14847, Page fore the time the bid is offered.

County Registry of Deeds in 535, as affected by a Loan Modi- The successful bidder will be reTo: Book 17031, Page 559 of which fication recorded in said Remortgage MTGLQ Investors, LP gistry of Deeds at Book 16942, quired to execute a Foreclosure Ruth M. Malanowski is the present holder by assign- Page 515, subsequently as- Sale Agreement immediately ment from Mortgage Electronic signed to Everbank by People's after the close of the bidding. and to all persons entitled to the The balance of the purchase benefit of the Servicemembers Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for HSBC Mortgage United Bank, successor in in- price shall be paid within thirty Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 Corporation (USA), its suc- terest by merger to Chittenden (30) days from the sale date in §3901 et seq.: cessors and assigns to HSBC Trust Co. d/b/a Mortgage Ser- the form of a certified check, Bank USA, N.A. dated April 23, vice Center by assignment re- bank treasurer’s check or other Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as 2012 recorded at Hampden corded in said Hampden County County Registry of Deeds in Registry of Deeds at Boo k c h e c k s a t i s f a c t o r y t o Trustee for Option One MortBook 19225, Page 3 and assign- 17662, Page 382, subsequently Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mort- gage Loan Trust 2005-1, Assetment from HSBC Bank USA, assigned to Green Tree Servi- gagee reserves the right to bid Backed Certificates, Series at the sale, to reject any and all 2005-1 National Association to MTGLQ Investors, L.P. dated July 9, cing LLC by Everbank by as- bids, to continue the sale and to s i g n m e n t r e c o r d e d i n s a id 2017 recorded at Hampden amend the terms of the sale by claiming to have an interest in a County Registry of Deeds in Hampden County Registry of written or oral announcement Mortgage covering real property Book 21800, Page 533, for Deeds at Book 20444, Page 481 made before or during the forebreach of conditions of said and subsequently assigned to closure sale. If the sale is set in Westfield, numbered 116 Sackett Road a/k/a 116 Sacket mortgage and for the purpose of Wilmington Savings Fund Sociforeclosing the same, the mort- ety, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, aside for any reason, the Pur- R o a d , g i v e n b y R u t h M . chaser at the sale shall be enMalanowski to Option One Mortgaged premises located at 29 not individually but as trustee for Sunrise Terrace, Westfield, MA Pretium Mortgage Acquisition titled only to a return of the de- gage Corporation, dated Octoposit paid. The purchaser shall ber 5, 2004, and recorded in 01085 will be sold at a Public Auction at 3:00 PM on Novem- Trust by Ditech Financial LLC have no further recourse against Hampden County Registry of FKA Green Tree Servicing LLC ber 20, 2017, at the mortgaged the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Deeds in Book 14543, Page premises, more particularly de- by assignment recorded in said the Mortgagee’s attorney. The 157, and now held by the scribed below, all and singular Hampden County Registry of description of the premises conthe premises described in said Deeds at Book 21563, Page tained in said mortgage shall P l a i n t i f f b y a s s i g n m e n t , mortgage, to wit: 273;of which Mortgage the un- control in the event of an error in has/have filed with this court a dersigned is the present holder this publication. TIME WILL BE complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' SerCertain real estate situated in for breach of the conditions of Westfield, Hampden County, said Mortgage and for the pur- OF THE ESSENCE. vicemembers status.

Massachusetts, being known pose of foreclosing same will be and designated as Lot 82 (eight Other terms if any, to be an- If you now are, or recently have two) as shown on a plan of lots sold at Public Auction at 9:00 nounced at the sale. been, in the active military serAM on November 15, 2017 at 21 entitled "Area Four of Land of vice of the United States of Pomeroy Terrace, Russell, MA, Knollwood Acres, Inc., Westfield, Wilmington Savings America, then you may be enMass." recorded in the Hamp- all and singular the premises deFund Society, FSB, titled to the benefits of the Serden County Registry of Deeds in scribed in said Mortgage, to wit: d/b/a Christiana Trust, vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If Book of Plans 99, Page 31 said you object to a foreclosure of the lot being more particularly Beginning at the Northeast not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage bounded above mentioned property on corner of the conveyed premises and described as follows: Acquisition Trust that basis, then you or your atat an Iron Pin set in the drivetorney must file a written appearNORTHWESTERLY by Sunrise way and being distant ten and Present Holder of ance and answer in this court at thirty-three hundredths (10.33) Terrace, as shown on said plan, said Mortgage, Three Pemberton Square, BoOne Hundred (100) feet; feet

By Its Attorneys, ston, MA 02108 on or before ORLANS PC December 4, 2017 or you will be NORTHEASTERLY by lot 81 Northeasterly from a monument PO Box 540540 forever barred from claiming that (eighty one) as shown on said in the location of the Town HighWaltham, MA 02454 you are entitled to the benefits of plan, One Hundred Seventy Six way, Phone: (781) 790-7800 said Act. and 53/100 (176.53) feet; 15-018630 SOUTHEASTERLY by lot 110 thence running North about fiftyWitness, JUDITH C. CUTLER seven degrees West (N. 57° W.) (one hundred ten) as shown on Chief Justice of said Court said plan One Hundred Four- on land now or formerly of one on October 17, 2017. teen and 26/100 and 26/100 Holmes about eleven rods to the November 3, 2017 ( 114.26) feet; and land now or formerly of Mary Attest: Barry at an Iron Pin at an Iron Deborah J. Patterson SOUTHWESTERLY by Knoll- Pin, COMMONWEALTH OF wood Circle, as shown on said Recorder MASSACHUSETTS plan, One Hundred thirty and 14-019690 thence Southwesterly on land of 19/100 (130.19) feet.

LAND COURT said Barry about twenty six and DEPARTMENT OF SUBJECT TO restrictions set five tenths (26.5) feet to a corner THE TRIAL COURT forth in instrument recorded in at said Barry's land;

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Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 2941, Page 106 and in Book 3011, Page 442; and any other restrictions of record if any are in force and applicable.

TOGETHER WITH the right to use Knollwood Drive, Sunrise Terrace and Knollwood Circle as shown on the above referenced plan and on plan recorded in said Registry in Book of Plans 92, Page 129.

SUBJECT TO easement rights granted to the City of Westfield et al under instrument dated February 7, 1964 recorded as aforesaid in Book 3012, Page 329.

For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 17031, Page 558. See also deed recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 17791, Page 122 and Book 18584, Page 466.

The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other mun icipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession.

Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier's or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

MTGLQ Investors, LP Korde & Associates, P.C. 900 Chelmsford Street Suite 3102 Lowell, MA 01851 (978) 256-1500 Belfar, William, 12-010252

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thence running South about fiftyseven degrees East on land of said Barry about eleven rods to an iron pin in the Easterly side of the Town Highway at land of said Barry;

17 SM 006989 ORDER OF NOTICE

TO:Sheila M. Phelon and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief thence Northeasterly on the said Act, 50 U.S.C. ?? 3901 et seq.: Highway about sixteen and five Bank of America, N.A. claiming tenths feet to a monument in the to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in location of the said Highway, Westfield, numbered 201 thence Northeasterly, in the line P o c h a s s i c R o a d , g i v e n b y of Pomeroy Road so-called, ten James F. Phelon and Sheila M. and thirty-three hundredths Phelon to Bank of America, (10.33) feet to the place of be- N.A., dated December 6, 2006, and recorded in Hampden ginning.

County Registry of Deeds in Together with the right of way Book 16399, Page 218, and now set forth in deed of Earl H. held by Plaintiff by assignment, Holmes to Charles Bruno and has/have filed with this court a recorded in Hampden County complaint for determination of Registry of Deeds, Book 1084, Defendant's/Defendants' SerPage 303, and subject to said vicemembers status. right of and conditions of same.

If you now are, or recently have PARCEL#2 Beginning at an iron been, in the active military serpin on the westerly line of vice of the United States of Pomeroy Terrace, so called, be- America, then you may be ening also at the northeasterly titled to the benefits of the Sercomer of land now or formerly of vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If Howard H. Fuller and Dolorosa you object to a foreclosure of the Fuller, being also N. 33° 09' 30" above-mentioned property on E. distant ten and 33/100 (10.33) that basis, then you or your atfeet from a Highway ston e torney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at bound; Three Pemberton Square, Borunning thence along the land of ston, MA 02108 on or before said Fullers N. 57° 00' 15" W. December 11, 2017 or you will one hundred eighty three and be forever barred from claiming 96/100 (183.96) feet to an iron that you are entitled to the benepin at the land now or formerly of fits of said Act. the estate of Mary Barry and the land now or formerly of Gordon Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of this Court H. Reed; on October 24, 2017 thence N. 32° 59' 45" E. twenty Attest: one and 87/100 (21.87) feet to Deborah J. Patterson an iron pin; Recorder thence S. 59° 10' 15" E. fortyfour and 10/100 (44.10) feet to an iron pin; thence South 30° 55' 15" W. thirteen and 19/100 (13.19) feet to an iron pin; thence S. 59° 19' 00" E. fifty-six and 36/100 (56.36) feet to an iron pin on the westerly line of Pomeroy Terrace, the last five described courses being along land now or formerly of Gordon H. Reed; thence along the westerly line of said Pomeroy Terrace S. 33° 09' 30" W. eight and 10/100 feet to the place of beginning.

The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of

October 19, 2017 November 2, 2017 LEGAL NOTICE Divorce Request

This publication serves as notice for the Court so that they may grant a legal divorce.

This notice will run for 2 consecutive weeks beginning on October 19, 2017 and ending on November 2, 2017.

Response is required by November 2, 2017.

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November 1, 2017 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Docket No. HD17P2006EA INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Estate of: EDWARD H. AVERY Also Known As: EDWARD HENRY AVERY Date of Death: September 18, 2017 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Wade C. Avery of Westfield, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate.

Wade C. Avery of Westfield, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.

The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

I, Melissa Lakavich, am seeking a legal divorce from: Lyndsay Lakavich last known residing in West Springfield, MA. Multiple attempts have been made to contact and initiate divorce proceedings, with no results.

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Fall Clean-ups & Leaf pick-up Rip out & removal of old shrubs & plantings Snow Plowing Residential / Commercial Fully insured 27 years experience

413-575-1016 MULCH! MULCH! MULCH! ----------------SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality.

Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

LAWNMOWER REMOVALS FREE Removal of Junk Riding Lawnmowers Will remove any junk riding lawnmowers and will buy lawnmowers in running condition.

Call anytime: 860-216-8768

RAIN GUTTERS RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed.

Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed.

Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

H.I. Johnson Services (413)596-8859 (before 9pm)

SNOWPLOWING A-1 SNOWPLOWING Affordable Building Contractor Residential & Light Commercial Westfield Only 22 Years Experience Call Dave 413-568-6440

SNOW PLOWING ----------------------CALL DON: 413-313-3447 STORAGE STORAGE Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard.

Year-round discounts.

Safe and secure.

Lockhouse Rd. Westfield, MA JML 413-575-8900

TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

Truck & Trailer Repair We repair Pick-ups, Vans, SUVs & Campers in addition to light, medium, and heavy duty diesel trucks.

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

413-788-6787

2 Years Seasoned Hardwood.

Cut/Split/Delivered.

Ready for immediate delivery.

WHOLESALE WOOD PRODUCTS

304-851-7666 WANTED TO BUY $$ AUTOS WANTED $$

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

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

Buying junk or wrecked cars and light trucks.

Call Mark's Auto Parts, E. Granby, CT 860-653-2551

TAG SALES WESTFIELD 658 Montgomery Road, Fri/Sat/Sun, Nov. 3rd/4th/5th, 10AM-4PM. Antiques: Furniture, Dishes, Tools, Tins, Household Collectibles, Outdoor/Kids Toys!

APARTMENT 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit.

Large yard, parking. $975 p/month. No pets please.

Call today, won't last.

Available October 1.

(413)348-3431

WESTFIELD: 1 Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath; Utilities included. $700 p/month, no pets. 1st/Last/Security.

413-250-4811

top-truck.com

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR Making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet make-overs to faux finishes, and staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223

TREE SERVICE American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting.

Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

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

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

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

WINDOW CLEANING

BUSINESS PROPERTY COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 54 MAINLINE DRIVE WESTFIELD, MA 5,000 sq.ft.

220/480 volts CITY GAS & SEWER

Call (413)896-3736

LANDSCAPE BUSINESS FOR SALE (Retiring) EVERYTHING GOES! Serious Inquiries Only 413-732-0377

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn care, yard clean-ups, skid steer work, side-walks, tree work. BEST PRICING! 860-818-1703

Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured.

Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your FALL appointment.

413-237-2053

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