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City Council preview, Oct. 5, 2017

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The City Council meeting this Thursday will be one of the few meetings remaining before the city’s general election Nov. 7.

The City Council will meet Thursday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., with Mayoral communications beforehand at 6:30 p.m., in city council chambers at City Hall on Court Street. Several items will be discussed during the meeting, but the agenda is somewhat abbreviated from more recent agendas.

Starting with “Communications from the Mayor,” there are just two items coming from Mayor Brian Sullivan.

The first is a request for City Council to immediately consider accepting a Narcan Grant from the state Department of Public Health to the Westfield Fire Department for $5,000.

Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used by first responders and others to reverse the effects of narcotic overdoses. According to Sullivan, the grant requires no matching funds from the city.

Sullivan is also expected to submit a draft ordinance related to a new position in the city of media systems specialist.

Sullivan said that the position, which was previously managed under Westfield State University’s purview, will be a paid position through grant money. The position will include overseeing public access television and equipment.

In “Reports of City Officers,” City Council will once again be receiving an update on water treatment and distribution in the city. Last week, the city held its second public forum on the matter of water contamination, and that included a guest from the Department of Public Health, among others.

“We’re staying ahead of the situation. The state has been very accommodating and helpful,” Brent Bean, At-Large Councilor and Council President, said. “It’s an ongoing thing and there are many steps to rectifying this in Westfield.”

In “Reports of Committees,” the majority of items listed will tentatively be coming out of City Council’s Finance Committee for consideration. According to Bean, several of these items are expected to be addressed during the committee’s meeting at 6 p.m., the same day as the City Council meeting.

Among the items are the appropriation of funds in different accounts in the city, including money going toward a previously unpaid stipend for a Historical Commission Commissioner.

Another item will be the second reading of the rescinding of bond orders not used in the city. According to Bean, it is a “housekeeping measure,” and is about $7 million in total unused bonds.

Also from Finance, there is a grant for just over $14,000 from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency that is expected to be OKed to go to the Westfield Emergency

Westfield City Council (WNG file photo) Management Department.

Then, a resolution previously put forth related to healthcare “premium holiday” funds is also expected to be discussed.

This, according to Bean, is through excess funds that the city has from their own account through their self-insurance.

“Since we are self-insured auditors tell us we need to hold a certain amount in our account,” for contingency, Bean said.

“We have more than enough money in excess of what the city needs.”

So, Bean said that the council is looking to take that money and put it toward notable long-term expenses, such as OPEB and the city’s stabilization account.

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Special Town Meetings scheduled for third vote on Gateway budget

By AMY PORTER Correspondent HILLTOWNS – The schedules have been set for Huntington, Russell and Chester to vote for the third time on the Gateway Regional School District’s budget for FY18, which began on July 1 of this year. Huntington and Russell have both scheduled Special Town Meetings to be held on Wednesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. On Monday, Chester’s Select Board scheduled a Special Town Meeting for Wednesday, October 25 at 7 p.m.

The three towns are the only ones of the six member towns required to vote again on the budget, because Blandford, Middlefield and Montgomery passed Gateway’s Budget Version 1 at their Annual Town Meetings in the spring. Those three towns had assessments for FY18 which were lower than FY17, based in part on their lower percentage share of students in the district. Four towns are required to vote for the budget in order for it to pass.

After the initial defeat in the spring, Gateway made $105,908 in cuts, which were reflected in Version 2. However, the reductions were spread among the six towns, and the impact on Russell and Huntington, which each have 30% share of the students in the district, was not great. Initially, Huntington was facing an increase of $141,684 over FY17’s assessment, and Russell, the largest increase of $196,570.

Both towns were reduced by $7,118 in Version 2 of the budget.

Russell is also facing a loss of $150,000 due to a renegotiated lease with Westfield for the Russell Elementary School, which was cut from $250,000 to $100,000. Next year, the town will lose the $100,000 when Westfield students leave, and will also have to pick up $50,000 in utilities for the school and begin to repay $40,000 to $50,000 for the loan on the school building to the state, for a total of $200,000 in new expenses.

Chester’s increase in Version 1 was $14,406, which was reduced by $4,014 in Version 2. Both Chester and Huntington officials have said their second “no” votes at Special Town Meetings held over the summer were not based on an inability to pay the assessments.

At Chester’s Special Town Meeting on August 12, Board of Selectmen chair John Baldasaro said a main consideration this year were the high increases to Huntington and especially to Russell.

“There’s been a very clear shift in attitude among the towns.

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School committee approves veteran’s memorial foyer

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – During Tuesday night’s school committee meeting, the committee voted in favor of approving the veteran’s memorial placement in the foyer of the Southwick Regional High School.

Troy Henke, a member of Southwick VFW Post 872 and who has been at the forefront of this project, was pleased to get the approval as he’s eager to move forward with the rest of the project.

“Now we have official approval,” said Henke. “We’ve already started to do some preliminary planning but now we can really start to begin the planning.”

The planning revolves around a ceremony that Southwick VFW Post 872

will have to unveil the plaques of the three veterans.

First reported on Sept. 23, veterans who graduated from Southwick, Tolland, Granville Regional High School and were killed in combat or in a hostile attack while serving their country would have plaques on the wall. To date, the veterans who will have their names on a plaque in placed on the wall near the foyer of the high school are as follows: • William Alamed Jr. (killed while fighting the Vietnam War) • Steven Wentworth (killed in the Beirut bombings in 1983) • Travis Fuller (killed in Iraq War in 2005) On the plaques, there will be an image of each of the three veterans, their years

Rep. John Velis Guest Speaker at Rotary WESTFIELD – John Velis spoke at the October 2nd meeting of the Rotary Club of Westfield. John is the state representative for Westfield, but he spoke to the group about his experience as a Captain in the Army Reserve. Velis recently returned from exercises in Korea, and his assessment of the situation in Korea was very sobering. He said that a war in Korea with the North, the US and our allies would win, but the casualties would be catastrophic.

Unlike the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, a Korean war would be a conventional war involving tanks and infantry, air force, and navy. A war would result in many casualties, far more than in recent conflicts. Many of the casualties would be South Korean civilians. The city of Seoul has 24,000,000 See Rotary Speaker, Page 8

of life, the year they graduated, and any service information.

According to Henke, besides purchasing the plaques, he will be reaching out to several other veterans organizations, family members of the three veteran’s, active military, veteran’s, and as well as town officials and local politicians.

“This is going to be a big deal for the families of the fallen, the local organizations, and the school district,” said Henke. “Everybody’s going to be involved, everybody’s going to have the opportunity to contribute.”

While Henke and the rest of Southwick VFW Post 872 is starting to plan for the ceremony, he said that the ceremony will most likely take place at some point in the spring of 2018.

Rotarian Marcel Schmidt (l), a Korean War veteran, shows photos and other memorabilia he obtained when serving as a demolitions specialist to John Velis.

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Sunday’s Child: Kiley Kiley is an eleven-year old Caucasian girl who is very outgoing and friendly! She has a great sense of adventure and she enjoys trying new things. Kiley can be humorous, and she also has the ability to be very kind and generous.

Some of Kiley’s favorite activities include gymnastics, singing in the choir and playing outside. She is also content drawing, playing a game or playing with her dolls.

She is very bright and has good problem solving skills.

She has the potential to be successful in a number of different ways! Academically, Kiley is above grade level.

She loves to read and is does very well in math.

Legally freed for adoption, Kiley would flourish with parents who will continue to encourage her to express her feelings and advocate for her in the community. The family will also need to maintain Kiley’s connection with her half-sister. She would likely do best with a single female parent or two mothers.

Westfield Adoption Party Have you ever considered adopting a child from foster care? Join the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at the Westfield Boys and Girls Club on November 5th from 1:30-3:30 pm in Westfield. Families are invited to meet children and sibling groups of all ages who are waiting to be adopted, and to speak with their social workers. Whether you are considering adoption for the first time or have already completed MAPP training, this event is for you! To register, email web@mareinc.org.

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ODDS & ENDS Born in same hospital, on same day. Now they’re married TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A couple born on the same day at the same Massachusetts hospital have exchanged vows more than two decades later.

The Taunton Gazette reports that Jessica Gomes and Aaron Bairos got married Sept.

9. Each was born on April 28, 1990, at the same hospital in Taunton, about 40 miles south of Boston.

The two grew up in communities a few miles apart before meeting through mutual friends in high school.

Gomes says she and Bairos figured out they were born on the same day “pretty early on” when they took a drivers education class together and saw the proof on their learner’s permits.

She says it was love at first sight.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, Oct. 4, the 277th day of 2017. There are 88 days left in the year.

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n Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit.

The family sitcom “Leave It to Beaver” premiered on CBS.

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In 1777, Gen. George Washington’s troops launched an assault on the British at Germantown, Pennsylvania, resulting in heavy American casualties.

In 1822, the 19th president of the United States, Rutherford B. Hayes, was born in Delaware, Ohio.

In 1931, the comic strip “Dick Tracy,” created by Chester Gould, made its debut.

In 1940, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini conferred at Brenner Pass in the Alps.

In 1959, the Soviet Union launched Luna 3, a space probe which transmitted images of the far side of the moon.

In 1960, an Eastern Air Lines Lockheed L-188A Electra crashed on takeoff from Boston’s Logan International Airport, killing all but 10 of the 72 people on board.

In 1970, rock singer Janis Joplin, 27, was found dead in her Hollywood hotel room.

In 1976, Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz resigned in the wake of a controversy over an obscene joke he’d made that was derogatory to blacks.

In 1982, casino executive Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal survived the bombing of his Cadillac outside a Las Vegas restaurant; the case was never solved.

In 1990, for the first time in nearly six decades, German lawmakers met in the Reichstag for the first meeting of reunified Germany’s parliament.

In 1991, 26 nations, including the United States, signed the Madrid Protocol, which imposed a 50-year ban on oil exploration and mining in Antarctica.

In 2002, “American Taliban” John Walker Lindh received a 20-year sentence after a sobbing plea for forgiveness before a federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia. In a federal court in Boston, a laughing Richard Reid pleaded guilty to trying to blow up a trans-Atlantic flight with explosives in his shoes (the British citizen was later sentenced to life in prison).

TEN YEARS AGO:

Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, defiantly vowed to serve out his term in office despite losing a court attempt to rescind his guilty plea in a men’s room sex sting. A former city maintenance worker shot five people in a law office in Alexandria, Louisiana, killing two of them; the gunman was killed by police following a standoff. South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pledged to pursue a peace treaty and end their countries’ decades-long standoff.

FIVE YEARS AGO:

A day after his first debate with Mitt Romney, which had been widely seen as a victory for Romney, President Barack Obama suggested that his Republican rival hadn’t been candid about his policy positions during the faceoff. The Nielsen Co. said an estimated 67.2 million people had watched the debate; it was the biggest TV audience for a presidential debate since 1992.

ONE YEAR AGO: Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine repeatedly challenged Mike Pence during their vice presidential debate, attempting to tie the Indiana governor to some of Donald Trump’s most controversial statements about women, immigrants and foreign policy while Trump’s running mate maintained a folksy, soft-spoken demeanor as he defended the New

York billionaire. Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti’s southwest peninsula, the first Category 4 storm to hit the country in more than a half century; the Haitian government put the death toll from Matthew at 546.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Country singer Leroy Van Dyke is 88. Actress Felicia Farr is 85. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Sam Huff is 83. Author Roy Blount Jr. is 76. Author Anne Rice is 76.

Actress Lori Saunders (TV: “Petticoat Junction”) is 76.

Baseball Hall of Famer Tony La Russa is 73. Actor Clifton Davis is 72. The former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, is 71. Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is 71. Actress Susan Sarandon is 71. Blues musician Duke Robillard is 69. Playwright Lee Blessing is 68. Actor Armand Assante is 68. Actor Alan Rosenberg is 67. Actor Christoph Waltz is 61. Actor Bill Fagerbakke (FAY’-guhr-bah-kee) is 60. Music producer Russell Simmons is 60. Actress Kyra Schon (Film: “Night of the Living Dead”) is 60. Actress-singer Wendy Makkena is 59. Musician Chris Lowe (The Pet Shop Boys) is 58. Country musician Gregg “Hobie” Hubbard (Sawyer Brown) is 57. Actor David W. Harper is 56. Singer Jon Secada is 56. TV personality John Melendez is 52. Actorcomedian Jerry Minor is 50. Actor Liev Schreiber is 50.

Actor Abraham Benrubi is 48. Country singer-musician Heidi Newfield is 47. Singer-guitarist M. Ward (She & Him) is 44. Actress Alicia (ah-LEE’-see-ah) Silverstone is 41. Actress Dana Davis is 39. Actor Phillip Glasser is 39. Rock singer-musician Marc Roberge (O.A.R.) is 39.

Actor Brandon Barash is 38. Actress Rachael Leigh Cook is 38. Actor Tim Peper is 37. Actor Jimmy Workman is 37.

Bassist Cubbie Fink is 35. Rhythm-and-blues singer Jessica Benson (3lw) is 30. Actor Michael Charles Roman is 30. Actress Melissa Benoist is 29. NBA All-Star Derrick Rose is 29. Actress Dakota Johnson is 28. Figure skater Kimmie Meisner is 28. Actress Leigh-Anne Pinnock (Little Mix) is 26. Actor Ryan Scott Lee is 21.

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Bill seeks to assure contraceptive coverage in Massachusetts insurers.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the state's largest insurer, also backed the compromise bill that which appears on track for a vote in the Democraticcontrolled Legislature later this year.

Since contraception became a covered preventive health benefit under the Obama-era federal health law, studies have shown a significant decline in out-ofpocket costs for birth control both nationally and in Massachusetts, according to Planned Parenthood and other advocates.

A leaked, draft regulation that surfaced earlier this year pointed to a plan by the Trump administration to allow employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.

Such a move could leave a woman's "most personal decision, when and if to have a child, in the hands of her boss," said Dr. Jennifer Childs-Roshak, president of Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts.

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By BOB SALSBERG Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Several business groups asked the state's highest court Tuesday to block a proposed surtax on the state's highest earners from going before Massachusetts voters next year.

The lawsuit contends the measure often referred to as the "millionaire tax" runs afoul of constitutional guidelines that ballot questions must follow.

The proposal earned a spot on the 2018 ballot by winning a sufficient number of votes from lawmakers in two successive legislative sessions. It would impose a 4 percent surtax, on top of the state's regular income tax, on any portion of an individual's annual income that exceeds $1 million.

Proceeds from the surtax would be dedicated to education and transportation, a key sticking point for critics who contend the state's constitution prohibits specific appropriations from being made through ballot initiatives.

The plaintiffs include the Massachusetts High Technology Council, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership and the state chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

"We are challenging the 'how' of this ballot initiative, not the 'what' or the 'why,'" said Eileen McAnneny, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, a business-backed fiscal research group that is also party to the Supreme Judicial Court lawsuit. "This is about process, not policy."

Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition that includes community and religious groups and labor unions, responded by saying it was confident the ballot question would survive the legal challenge and reach the ballot. If the tax passes, the coalition estimates it would raise nearly $2 billion for education and transportation.

The business groups also contend in their lawsuit that because the proposal is in itself a constitutional amendment it would handcuff future legislatures and governors, leaving them unable to make annual adjustments to the tax rate or direct revenues to other priorities such as health care or housing without embarking on another lengthy process of amending the constitution.

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Action League of Massachusetts called the proposed legislation "absolutist" and an attack on the "consciences and pocketbooks of Catholics" and others in the state.

"The religious exemption, which is narrow and nominal, is mere tokenism," said C.J. Doyle, the group's executive director, in a statement. "A significant proportion of Catholic institutions in the state will be required to continue, at an expanded level, involuntary financial support for practices their religion condemns as abhorrent."

The bill would extend birth control coverage in Massachusetts beyond current ACA mandates to include coverage for over-the-counter emergency contraceptives without a doctor's prescription. It would also allow pharmacists to dispense a 12-month supply of contraceptives to women once they complete an initial threemonth prescription.

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The compromise unveiled at the Statehouse would generally require continued insurance coverage, without co-payments, of contraceptives that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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"Unfortunately, efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and limit access to contraceptives have created unnecessary uncertainty for millions of Massachusetts women," said Lora Pellegrini, president and chief executive of the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, which represents 17 private

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Fall Festival Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Road, Springfield, will host a family-friendly Fall Festival and Craft Fair on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring more than 25 craft and vendor booths, a bake sale, an apple and cider sale, a raffle, children’s activities including face painting, glitter tattoos and magic, and much more! The event will take place in the gymnasium of St. Michael’s Academy, 153 Eddywood St., which is adjacent to the church. For more information visit www.

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Trump to visit Las Vegas, meet with survivors WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will reckon with the aftermath of a deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas as he meets Wednesday with survivors and law enforcement officials in a time of grief.

Trump heads to the city days after a gunman on the 32nd floor of a Vegas Strip hotel and casino opened fire on people at an outdoor country music festival below. The Sunday night rampage by Stephen Craig Paddock killed at least 59 people and injured 527, some from gunfire and some from a chaotic escape.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump said he'd be in Las Vegas to "pay our personal respects and condolences to everybody. What happened is such a tragedy. So unnecessary.

Who can believe what happened to Las Vegas?" He later added that it was "a very horrible thing even to think about."

Trump was to be joined by first lady Melania Trump. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he and Rep. Mark Amodei, a Nevada Republican, also would make the trip.

Trump's trip to Las Vegas follows his Tuesday travel to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. During that trip, he highlighted Puerto Rico's relatively low death toll compared with "a real catastrophe like Katrina," when as many as 1,800 people died in 2005 as levees protecting New Orleans broke.

He also focused on the best of the reviews he and his administration are getting rather than criticism of the federal response to Hurricane Maria.

As he departed the White House for Puerto Rico, Trump called the Las Vegas gunman "demented" and a "very, very sick individual." Trump also praised Las Vegas police, saying they had done an "incredible job."

Asked about gun laws, the president said "we'll be talking about gun laws as time goes by."

Trump offered somber remarks about the shooting from the White House on Monday, saying "our unity cannot be shattered by evil, our bonds cannot be broken by violence."

Letter to the Editor

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Financial Literacy The financial education system in schools across the United States is failing students. Students are funneled into a system to pay debt and work “hard” for a “safe” job. This is anything but“safe.” Rather than teaching students the power of capital and wealth creation principles, students are funneled into fighting for middle class jobs that are changing rapidly.

This “Industrial Age” lack of innovation mindset is setting up numerous students for failure. A lack of financial education is leading to students being exploited by the system itself.

Teachers should be teaching students at an early age to have money work for them, rather than work for money.

Students say they want to be “rich,” but it is not possible because they do not have the right education. Those that understand concepts like compound interest or passive income have a profound advantage over their peers.

It has never made sense to me that people work their whole lives for this concept of money, but do not understand the easy ways to become wealthy. It has been long taught that debt is always a bad thing, but this is not true. Debt can be wonderful.

Once again, those that understand profit from it, and those that do not pay for it. I feel a deep sense of responsibility internally to express the fact the education system is failing in this respect. Academics widely preach that you should live within your “means,” but should be teaching how to expand your means. You should be able to buy a Lamborghini if you want to. There are several ways to purchase a Lamborghini without paying for it yourself.

Overall, I hope going forward the we can together fix the broken financial education system that is failing students.

John Tierney, Economics Major, University of Massachusetts Class of 2019

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Sensors located in the rear of an Audi self driving vehicle parked on Pennsylvania Ave., near the Capitol Building in Washington, Friday, July 15, 2016. Experts say the development of self-driving cars over the coming decade depends on an unreliable assumption by most automakers: that the humans in them will be ready to step in and take control if the car's systems fail. Experience with automation in other modes of transportation suggests that strategy will lead to more deaths like that of a Florida Tesla driver in May. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Senators weigh bill to remove obstacles to self-driving cars

By JOAN LOWY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to clear away obstacles to a new era of self-driving cars is facing opposition from safety advocates who say it would give automakers free rein to put unsafe vehicles on the road.

A Senate panel is scheduled to take up the measure on Wednesday. It would allow automakers to apply for exemptions to current federal auto safety standards in order to sell up to 50,000 self-driving cars and light trucks per manufacturer in the first year after passage. Up to 75,000 per manufacturer could be sold in the second year, and 100,000 each year thereafter.

Action by the full Senate is still required and differences with a similar bill passed by the House would have to be worked out before the measure could become law.

Industry officials said the bill would be a boon to safety since an estimated 94 percent of crashes involve human error, as well as have a profound impact on the lives of the disabled.

"Not taking action now could potentially delay life-saving technologies," said Wade Newton, a spokesman for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.

But Joan Claybrook, a former head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under President Jimmy Carter, said the bill is one of the "biggest assaults" ever on the landmark 1966 law that empowered the federal government to set auto safety standards.

"The public will be the crash dummies in this experiment," she told reporters on a telephone conference call with safety advocates.

Under the bill, the NHTSA would have 180 days after an application in which to grant or deny the exemption.

Manufacturers are supposed to show that they can provide an equivalent of safety, but six months isn't enough time for an agency that is undermanned and lacks expertise in self-driving technology to effectively make such determinations,

safety advocates said.

The bill is broad enough to permit exemptions to standards that protect occupants in a crash, like air bags, safety advocates said.

The bill also allows manufacturers to make equipment like steering wheels and brakes inoperable when automated driving systems are in use without having to apply for an exemption.

There are no federal safety standards for many of the technologies that are at the heart of self-driving cars, like software and sensors, and there is no sign that the Trump administration would create such standards. Rather, administration and auto and technology industry officials have suggested that new regulations would be unable to keep up with rapid developments in technology and would slow deployment of selfdriving cars.

The bill pre-empts state and local governments from enacting their own safety standards in the absence of federal standards. Industry officials have complained that being forced to comply with a "patchwork" of state safety laws would be unmanageable. States would still be responsible for licensing vehicles and enforcing traffic laws.

"We shouldn't compromise federal and state protections that have enhanced auto safety for decades in the pursuit to bring these cars to market," said David Friedman, a former NHTSA acting administrator during the Obama administration.

Automakers have experienced the largest number of recalls for safety defects in the industry's history in recent years.

General Motors, for example, was found to have buried evidence of an ignition switch defect that ultimately caused the recall of 2.6 million small cars worldwide. The switches played a role in at least 124 deaths and 275 injuries.

Also, about 70 million defective Takata air bag inflators are being recalled in the U.S. The inflators are responsible for up to 19 deaths worldwide and more than 180 injures.

AP-NORC Poll: Few approve of Trump’s Puerto Rico response WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are more likely to approve than disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling hurricane relief in Florida and Texas, but it's a different story when it comes to Puerto Rico.

According to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 48 percent of Americans approve and just 27 percent disapprove of how Trump is handling the recoveries in U.S. states including Texas and Florida that were hit by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. But just 32 percent approve of how Trump is handling disaster relief in Puerto Rico, while 49 percent disapprove.

"It took him how long to get to Puerto Rico?" said Bree Harris, a 25-year-old chef and Democrat from Los Angeles.

She suspects Trump "didn't even know that Puerto Rico was an island that was part of America. It's embarrassing."

The poll was conducted before Trump on Tuesday made his first trip to the U.S. territory 1,000 miles from the mainland after Hurricane Maria roared ashore Sept. 20 and knocked out all power. The federal response has drawn criticism and the administration has aggressively pushed back.

After lavishing attention and time on Texas and Florida, Trump tweeted his wish for Puerto Ricans to "be careful" just before the storm hit, but then didn't talk publicly about the island's post-hurricane struggles for days as he chose instead to fight with the NFL over some of its players kneeling for the National Anthem. Critics said the president had failed to grasp the magnitude of Maria's destruction as quickly as he had the twin wallops of Harvey and Irma.

A week later, Trump publicly tuned in to Maria's aftermath. He sent multiple administration officials out to defend his

response. He called briefings and meetings and insisted that helping Puerto Ricans was a top priority.

But Trump also suggested their suffering was partly the fault of officials who had allowed the island's infrastructure and economy to degrade before the hurricanes and said local people should be doing more to help the recovery.

In an interview with Fox News Tuesday, Trump said that "we're going to have to wipe out" Puerto Rico's debt.

"We're going to work something out," he said in the interview. "We have to look at their whole debt structure. You know, they owe a lot of money to your friends on Wall Street. And we're going to have to wipe that out."

Widespread disasters offer presidents much to gain — or lose — politically as they try to play the role of comforter while competently leading the government's response to life-and-death issues for masses of Americans.

"He didn't do a tremendous job in the states, but it's not quite as disturbing and horrific as his response in Puerto Rico," said Tara Blesh-Boren, 34, a registered Independent from Lincoln, Nebraska.

"He is so busy getting his ego involved in these ridiculous back-and-forth arguments about things that don't matter to anyone but him that he is really not managing our country."

The AP-NORC poll includes responses from people living in all U.S. states, but not those living in Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories.

While some Puerto Ricans expressed appreciation for Trump's visit on Tuesday, others said they were frustrated with the pace of the recovery — and the tone of some of the president's remarks.

In the capital San Juan, where several neighborhoods remain without power, pastry chef Rose Cisneros said her fam-

ily is faring well but she worries about communities in the island's mountainous interior that are still struggling to access food and clean water.

"I am grateful the military is helping. I wish it could be even more," Cisneros said, adding that she's been frustrated to hear Trump bring up Puerto Rico's debt and the cost to the federal government for the recovery effort.

Water service has been restored to about half of customers across the island, according to the governor, who has said he hopes 25 percent of electricity customers will have power by the end of October. Officials have said power would be restored to the entire island before March. Many stores have opened, including half of the island's grocery stores, but many have run out of basic supplies and lines are still long.

The poll shows partisan divisions on Trump's handling of disaster relief, but Republicans and Democrats alike are more likely to approve of Trump's handling of the situation in Texas and Florida than in Puerto Rico.

Among Republicans, 76 percent approve of Trump's disaster response stateside while 62 percent approve of how he's handling the situation in Puerto Rico. Among Democrats, 30 percent approve of how Trump is handling the situations in Florida and Texas while just 11 percent approve of how he's handling the situation in Puerto Rico.

Two in 10 whites, 4 in 10 Hispanics and nearly 6 in 10 African Americans disapprove of the president's response in U.S. states. But 4 in 10 whites, 6 in 10 Hispanics and nearly 8 in 10 blacks disapprove of the response in Puerto Rico.

Nearly 9 in 10 Democrats and 7 in 10 Republicans say the U.S. government has a major responsibility to help disaster victims in U.S. territories.

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Paul Barone SOUTHWICK – Paul Barone, 79, of Southwick, beloved husband of Margaret A. Lis-Barone, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born in Palmer, MA on February 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Rose (Cherise) Barone. Paul grew up in Palmer. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 and served proudly with the Army and Air Force for 25 years. Paul worked for Smith & Wesson before working and retiring from the United States Postal Service. He had a love for Corvettes and owned several throughout his life. Paul was an avid gardener and also loved playing cards with family and friends. He loved any event, celebration, or reunion where his family and friends could all be together. He had a deep love for Cape Cod and spent many peaceful vacations there.

He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Southwick. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Besides his wife Margaret (Peggy), he leaves 2 stepsons, Wayne Lis, and William Lis and his wife Darla; 2 grandchildren, Joshua and Amanda Lis; 2 sisters, Theresa Loncrini of Hampden and Caroline Venne of Palmer; his sister-inlaw, Antoinette Barone Cocchi; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Vincent Barone; his sisters, Lydia Caputo and Ann Balser; his brother-in-law and best friend, John Balser, Jr.; and his nephews, John Balser, III and Louis Caputo.

His family will receive friends on Friday, October 6th from 4-8 PM at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick. His Funeral Service will begin on Saturday, October 7th at 9 AM at the funeral home followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Sheep Pasture Rd., Southwick. Burial with Military Honors will follow in New Cemetery, Southwick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

For online condolences and more information, please visit www.forastiere.com.

Family: Las Vegas shooting victim had ‘beautiful life’ TEWKSBURY, Mass. (AP) — The mother of a Massachusetts woman among dozens killed in a shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas says the victim was devoted to her family and had a strong faith.

Priscilla Champagne described 42-year-old Rhonda LeRocque to reporters Tuesday as a kindhearted woman with a "beautiful life."

LeRocque had attended the concert Sunday with her husband and 6-year-old daughter. LeRocque's daughter was taken back to their hotel before the shooting occurred.

Champagne says LeRocque's husband, Jason, was next to her when she fell. He had thought she was ducking but she didn't get up.

Champagne says LeRocque was a Jehovah's Witness who loved cooking and music. She worked at the Cambridge office of the design company IDEO. LeRocque was from Tewksbury, a town located about 24 miles northwest of Boston.

Trial commences for trooper accused of beating suspect NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Lawyers for a Massachusetts State Police trooper accused of beating a suspect in New Hampshire last year say their defendant is nothing like another involved former trooper who has been barred from law enforcement.

Prosecutors allege 33-year-old Joseph Flynn punched Richard Simone Jr., who was kneeling to surrender following the chase in May 2016. The Nashua Telegraph reports (http:// bit.ly/2kms9oe ) Flynn's lawyer said Tuesday that Flynn is not out of control like former New Hampshire State Trooper Andrew Monaco.

Monaco pleaded guilty to simple assault in 2016, avoiding time behind bars in a deal but agreeing to resign and never again seek law enforcement employment.

Prosecutors say Flynn didn't need to use force while arresting Simone.

The trial will continue Wednesday.

Artisan Fall Craft Fair to Benefit Southwick Public Library The Friends of the Southwick Public Library (a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization) are sponsoring a Artisan Fall Craft Fair on Saturday October 14, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m., at the Southwick Town Hall. Over 30 local crafters and artisans will have their items for sale. A raffle will also be held for unique items donated by the crafters and artisans. Crafters and artisans can be found on the grounds of the Town Hall, in the Auditorium and in the Senior Center. In addition to the unique items available for purchase, there will be a sale of new and gently used craft and Christmas items. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. The Craft Fair is free and open to the public. Proceeds support programs and activities at the Southwick Public Library. The Southwick Town Hall is located at 454 College Highway, Southwick.

For more information contact Pat McMahon at southwickpat@comcast.net or (413) 569-6531.

Terrific Twos & Threes at the Westfield Athenaeum Monday October 16th & October 30th, 10am. Kids ages two and three will hear a story and do some finger plays and exciting activities. There will also be a fun craft based on the book that we read.

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22-year-old woman killed in Pittsfield shooting identified PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The 22-year-old woman killed in a shooting in Pittsfield has been identified.

Police say they found Asiyanna Jones with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle on Dewey Avenue after getting reports of gunshots late Monday night.

She was taken first to Berkshire Medical Center, then flown by helicopter to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, where she died early Tuesday.

Jones was a graduate of Pittsfield High School.

An investigation is ongoing. No arrests have yet been made.

Officials identify truck driver killed in fiery crash LEE, Mass. (AP) — Authorities have identified the tractortrailer driver who was killed on the Massachusetts Turnpike when he was pinned inside his burning truck.

The Berkshire Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2fJCLbO ) Jordan Hunt of Genesee, Pennsylvania, died Monday after his truck rear-ended another tractor-trailer on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Lee and caught fire. State police said off-duty firefighters who happened to be nearby were unable to free him from the burning cab.

The driver of the other truck was not seriously hurt.

Appeals court to consider defamation case against Bill Cosby BOSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court is set to examine a defamation lawsuit filed against Bill Cosby by a woman who claims he raped her decades ago.

Katherine McKee is asking the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston on Wednesday to reinstate her lawsuit against Cosby, which a federal judge in Massachusetts dismissed in February.

The former actress says Cosby defamed her in a letter that his lawyer sent to the New York Daily News demanding a retraction of a 2014 story about McKee's rape allegations.

McKee's lawyer says the letter was a "purposeful attack" on her character and reputation made with "ill will, malevolence and evil intent."

The judge who dismissed the lawsuit said Cosby's letter was protected by the First Amendment.

Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 7:04 a.m.: Accident. West Silver Street and Pleasant Street.

Police received a report of an accident. A 2010 Ford Escape and a 2003 Honda Civic were involved. Police reported no injuries but one tow truck was requested.

10:55 a.m.: Officer wanted, walk-in. Police received a report from a business in the city that a reported larceny by check occurred. $200 was reported lost. Police are investigating.

11:16 a.m.: Accident, Springfield Road. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident. A 2014 Chevrolet Traverse and a 2005 Subaru Forester were involved. No injuries reported and no tow trucks requested.

11:53 a.m.: Larceny, Edgewood Street. Police received a report that two speakers were allegedly stolen from a location.

According to police, the speakers were on the lawn of the property on the left side of the driveway before being reported missing.

12:41 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Frederick Street and Meadow Street. Police reported that they found a vehicle that matched description of a vehicle reported in a previous breaking and entering. Property that was previously reported stolen was reported to have been allegedly found in the possession of the operator of the vehicle. Police arrested Jocelyn Maria Lugo-Rodriguez, 22, of Springfield, and charged her with receive stolen property +$250.

6:07 p.m.: Accident, Union Street Eastwood Drive. Police received a report of a three-vehicle accident. A 2013 Kia Sorrento, a 2011 Toyota Corolla and a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country were involved. One person was transported to Baystate Medical Center via Westfield Fire ambulance and personnel from crash, and three tow trucks were requested.

9:22 p.m.: Attempted breaking and entering, Meadow Street.

Police received a report of a person who claims that they have video of someone reportedly attempting to break into their residence. The incident is under investigation.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Sept. 26, 2017 Tasha K. Vachon, 24, was assessed fees and fines after pleading guilty to charges of shoplifting by asportation and trespass, brought

by Westfield Police.

Women manage lymphedema after bouts with breast cancer

By LISA SPEAR Daily Hampshire Gazette NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — A vine of pink begonia blooms climb up Kate Collins’ left arm in what looks like a full sleeve of tattoos.

People around town regularly stop her and ask about them only to realize, with a closer look, that there is a seam creeping up her arm. The flowers are not tattoos; they’re a printed pattern on a compression sleeve, a band of medical grade material that she wears every day to ward off the swelling from lymphedema, a condition related to the breast cancer diagnosis she received a dozen years ago.

Lymphedema can occur after a patient has her under-arm lymph nodes removed to determine whether her cancer has spread. Besides causing swelling, the condition can be painful and increase the risk of skin infections.

Sleeves, like the one Collins wears to keep her lymphedema at bay, feel like tightly wrapped ace bandages.

“It’s uncomfortable, it’s hot and I hate wearing it,” says Collins, 64, who had both her breasts and the lymph nodes on her left side removed. “But I figure if you’ve got to wear it — you might as well make a fashion statement.”

Collins keeps a basket of sleeves in the living room in her home in Northampton. The one with a bluish gray snake that wraps around her arm she wears while gardening. Another sports a smiling sun. All of them keep her lymphatic fluid — waste that is normally filtered out of the body by the lymph nodes — from pooling in her arm.

She’s had to give up wearing some of her rings or bangle bracelets because of swelling in her fingers and wrists.

Summer used to be her favorite season, but because the sleeve makes her feel hot, she now stays inside in the air conditioning or goes out only in the cool morning air.

“It is a chronic disease,” she says of lymphedema. “As if you don’t remember that you had breast cancer ... here is a reminder.”

Once a woman has had lymph nodes under her arm removed, she is at permanent risk of developing lymphedema.

And, when she gets it, there is no way to get rid of it. The two ways to ease the symptoms are the compression bands and light massage. It’s a breast cancer side effect that hasn’t gotten enough attention, says Collins.

“Nobody told me that I was going to get lymphedema, nobody warned me,” she says. “Wouldn’t you think that my surgeon or my oncologist would say, ‘by the way, you lost all your lymph nodes, you are at risk of lymphedema.”

But no one did. When her lymph nodes were removed a dozen years ago, a medical assistant in the New York hospital where she was being treated left her with a few cryptic words, “Sometimes ladies’ arms swell.”

The lymphatic system looks much like a root system directly under the skin that runs throughout the body. At certain junctions, pea-sized pockets, the lymph nodes, are working to pump and filter the body’s fluid waste. People generally have between 500 and 700 lymph nodes throughout the body with 15 to 30 under each arm. The waste they carry is mostly blood cells, but there can also be bacteria or even fat mixed in.

Doctors typically remove the lymph nodes to check for the spread of cancer cells.

“It’s kind of our garbage picker-upper system,” says Lisa McCutcheon, an occupational therapist, who works with breast cancer survivors at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.

She teaches cancer survivors how to perform manual lymph drainage on their own bodies. It’s a technique that is like an extremely light massage.

“A manual lymphedema coach almost serves as a traffic cop,” she says. “So, if there is swelling, I am going to teach them how to reroute it down a pathway that is a healthier pathway. It’s almost like a highway system — if it gets backed up — nothing can move.”

People might have a feeling of fullness or achiness before they see any swelling. If they intervene quickly enough, there is hope they can prevent significant swelling, she says.

“It’s good to know what isn’t normal, so you can catch any issues,” she says. “We are trying to give a lot of education around prevention and awareness, so if there is an issue people can act on it quickly.”

At the time of her cancer diagnosis, Collins was living in Long Island, New York working as a school district administrator, and the trauma of having both her breasts removed foremost on her mind. Those few words from the medical assistant about possible swelling didn’t seem significant.

“Did I process that? Of course I didn’t. I was getting ready to get cut open and maybe die,” she says.

Doctors today are more conscious of making patients aware of the risk of lymphedema, says Michelle Helms, a general surgeon at Cooley Dickinson who treats women with breast cancer.

Over the last 15 years there also has been a national movement to reduce the number of lymph nodes that are removed.

Surgeons in the past might have stripped the armpits of them, leaving patients at high risk of developing lymphedema, but today surgeons are more careful to take only those that must go says Dr. Holly Michaelson, chief of surgery at Cooley Dickinson.

“Significant lymphedema is life altering and I think surgeons have done everything we can to make sure that fewer people get lymphedema,” she says.

These days, most breast cancer patients have just one or two lymph nodes removed. As a result, the condition is less common. Women who have fewer than four lymph nodes removed have a less than 4 percent chance of developing lymphedema.

Women with more advanced breast cancer and have all of the lymph nodes removed, face a risk of up to 20 percent, Helms says.

With the accompanying pain and swelling, this can significantly diminish a patient’s quality of life.

“You are kind of dragging a big old water balloon in the arm,” she says. “This can be really tough.”

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Westfield Farmers’ Market The Westfield Farmers’ Market takes place on the lawn of the Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, from noon to 6 pm every Thursday thru October 6, rain or shine. Music all day, sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council. Cooking Demonstrations at 3:00 .

Thanks to a generous grant from an anonymous donor, SNAP customers receive an additional weekly match up to $5.00 when they purchase tokens at the Market table with their SNAP EBT card.

Pasta Supper to benefit Kiwanis children’s charities The Kiwanis Club of Westfield will hold a pasta supper to benefit Kiwanis children’s charities on Saturday October 7, 2017 at St Joseph’s National Polish church parish center from 5:30-7:30. Your dinner will include meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage.

Cost is $10, children 5-12 $5 and under 5 free. Please come support the Kiwanis who have supported Westfield for 95 years. Call 642-1873 for tickets.

Pumpkin Carving / Spaghetti Supper Southwick Congregational Church will host their Annual Pumpkin Carving /Spaghetti Supper on Saturday October 28, 2017. The menu will include pasta, homemade sauce & meatballs, salad, rolls and a few sweet treats. The pumpkin carving is optional, but less us know if you are interested so we can provide a pumpkin for you. You provide your own tools and adult supervision. Adults $10, Children $7, Family $25.

Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, PO Box 260, Southwick, MA, 01077.

Please contact the Church Office to make reservations or for more information (413) 569-6362.

COOKING ON DEADLINE: Mongolian Beef

By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press My family cannot get enough of Asian food, and any time I crank out a dish that announces itself with aromas of garlic, ginger and soy sauce, I pretty much know dinner will be a success.

That's why I'm earmarking this dish for Halloween, since getting something hearty in my boys' stomachs before the sugar-palooza is pretty much the extent of what I can control with teenagers.

This dish allows a wonderful glaze to coat the ultra-thin slices of steak. It reminds me of something you might get at an old-school Chinese restaurant.

Look for shaved beef steak: napkin-thin slices of beef that can come from any part of the cow.

It might be labeled "sandwich steak" (for sandwiches like Philly subs), shabu-shabu beef (for Japanese cooking, or possibly Chinese hot-pot), Pho (used in the traditional Vietnamese soup) or braciole beef (from that classic Italian dish where it is wrapped around a filling, usually involving breadcrumbs and cheese). It's bulgogi in Korean markets. Rouladen in German butcheries. If you have a friendly butcher, ordering this cut of meat can generate some interesting conversation about the different ways to cook it.

But back to our Mongolian beef recipe.

Mongolian beef can be made with different types of thinly sliced or small-cut meat, and if shaved beef isn't an option, place a piece of flank steak in the freezer until it's quite firm but not totally frozen and then thinly slice it across the grain. It will essentially defrost as you cut it.

Dusting the slices of beef in cornstarch before sauteing them allows them to brown nicely.

Then, when the beef meets with sauce, the cornstarch not only helps thicken the sauce, but it also helps the sauce coat the beef deliciously.

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MONGOLIAN BEEF Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes ——— ¼ cup (approximately) plus 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic

1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger ½ cup less sodium soy sauce ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 pounds beef shaved steak 3 tablespoons cornstarch 6 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (white and green parts) Hot cooked brown or white rice to serve ——— In a small saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for 30 seconds. Then add the soy sauce and brown sugar and bring to a simmer, whisking frequently over medium heat. Allow it to simmer and reduce a bit, until it gets a glazy consistency, about 4 minutes. Set aside.

Meanwhile, toss the shaved steak in a mixing bowl with the cornstarch until evenly distributed.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet (the bigger the better) over medium high heat. Line a counter or a large plate with paper towels.

Sauté the beef in batches, taking care not to crowd the pan, and flipping it as it browns, about 1 minute on each side. Use a fork or tongs to remove the beef when it is browned, transferring it to the paper towels. Repeat until all of the beef is browned, adding more oil as needed (make sure the oil has a chance to get hot before you add the next batch of beef so it browns up nicely).

Pour off any additional oil and return the large skillet to medium high heat. Add all of the beef back to the pan, along with the sauce and scallions. Stir for about 3 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and glazes all of the meat evenly.

Serve over the rice.

——— Nutrition information per serving: 309 calories; 122 calories from fat; 14 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 61 mg cholesterol; 828 mg sodium; 24 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 19 g sugar; 23 g protein.

——— Katie Workman has written two cookbooks focused on easy, family-friendly cooking, "Dinner Solved!" and "The Mom 100 Cookbook."

She blogs at http://www.themom100.com/aboutkatie-workman. She can be reached at Katie@ themom100.com.

This 2017 photo shows Mongolian beef over rice in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman.

(Katie Workman via AP)

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Can Halloween freak you out any more than the real world?

NEW YORK (AP) — In case the real world's not scary enough, there are plenty of Halloween attractions out there designed to completely freak you out. One in New York called This Is Real promises to "literally kidnap you and stash you in a Brooklyn warehouse." Fortunately, you can also find happy pumpkin-themed events if you seek a gentler approach to the holiday.

Here are some options, from family friendly to utterly terrifying.

PUMPKINS, MICKEY MOUSE AND OTHER FAMILY FUN A pumpkin made of more than 100,000 Lego bricks can be seen at Legoland in Winter Haven, Florida, and Carlsbad, California. The Legoland parks are hosting Brick-or-Treat celebrations on select dates.

At Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, a new family friendly event called Great Pumpkin Luminights is under way through Oct. 28.

Disney parks also offer a variety of Halloween celebrations. At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place on select nights through Nov. 1 with a parade, fireworks, costumed characters and treat trails. Tickets are separate from regular park admission . Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is so popular that it's already sold out for this year.

Disney California Adventure has other new Halloween-themed features . Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout, which opened in May, is hosting Monsters After Dark night-

ly through Oct. 31 and Cars Land has been redecorated and dressed up for Haul-O-Ween.

REAL ENOUGH FOR YOU? Intense story lines, high-tech special effects and actors who know how to spike your adrenaline without ever harming a hair on your head have become a big trend in Halloween attractions in the last few years.

Many of them have warnings and age limits so check for details before you buy tickets.

The immersive This Is Real experience is billed as an interactive, survivalist game in an "extreme escape room." The attraction charges $95 to $110 to lock you up in an abandoned Brooklyn warehouse where, the company says, you will watch a "psychopath kill others.

They implore you to help them, but you cannot. Your time has come. You have just one shot at getting away if you are to survive."

HauntWorld.com's "scariest haunted houses" lists freaky attractions like Erebus in Pontiac, Michigan, with a half-mile walk inside a creepy building where "things grab you, bite you, land on top of you, and then we will bury you alive."

Among the best-known and most popular Halloween extravaganzas are Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, in both the Orlando, Florida and Los Angeles theme parks , featuring haunted houses, scare zones, mazes and movie-quality sets and productions. Many of the attractions are themed on popular horror genre films and shows. The forthcoming horror film "Jigsaw," part of the "Saw" franchise, inspired a new haunted house in Orlando and a new maze at the Hollywood park this season.

This 2015 image shows a giant pumpkin made from Legos at Legoland in Winter Haven, Fla., with a costumed greeter standing nearby. The costumed witch and giant Lego pumpkin are also part of the 2017 Brick or Treat event at Legoland. (Legoland Florida Resort via AP) Six Flags parks host Halloween Fright Fests, including one at Six Flags Over Georgia outside Atlanta, with a Camp Slasher haunted maze and The Good, The Bad and the Undead scare zone.

AROUND THE U.S. Just about every region around the U.S. has local Halloween attractions, from haunted hayrides to huge displays of elaborately carved pumpkins. But some events and attractions also draw lots of out-of-towners.

In Philadelphia, visitors from all 50 states and 40 foreign countries bought tickets last year to Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary, which is a real abandoned prison. The Halloween attraction is back this year with interactive options for visitors and a

new component called Blood Yard. You can even get a cocktail in The Speakeasy at Al Capone's Cell.

New York City hosts its 44th annual Village Halloween Parade kicking off at 7 p.m. Oct. 31, with hundreds of gigantic puppets, 53 bands and thousands of costumed marchers.

This year's theme is "Cabinet of Curiosities: An Imaginary Menagerie." Spectators typically pack the route for what has essentially become a massive work of live performance art.

West Hollywood, California, expects a halfmillion guests for its Halloween Carnaval , Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Salem, Massachusetts, known for its alltoo-real 17th century witch trials, also typically gets more than a half-million visitors from around the world throughout October for the city's Haunted Happenings .

New Orleans is best known for Mardi Gras, but its Halloween celebrations attract plenty of tourists as well. Events include the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience , Oct. 27-29, and Krewe of Boo Halloween parade, Oct. 21, which includes a zombie run, floats and costumed riders who throw Halloween beads and souvenirs to parade-watchers along the route, just like they do at Mardi Gras.

Finally, despite the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Key West, Florida's annual Fantasy Fest will proceed, Oct. 20-29. The event includes parties, a street fair, parades, a zombie bike ride and lots of colorful costumes.

Read about Westfield’s own upcoming PumpkinFest details, Page 14.

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Lymphedema Continued from Page 5 The stretched skin also becomes weak and can result in ulcers, which can easily lead to infections. By intervening quickly and being educated about the condition, women can lower their chances of developing severe infections, says McCutcheon.

Melissa Ross of Florence caught her lymphedema early. A little more than a year after her surgery to remove both of her breasts, she noticed some slight swelling. Her doctors at Cooley Dickinson had warned her about lymphedema, so she was looking for it.

“I knew what it was right away,” she says.

She started learning about manual lymph drainage.

“I sort of jumped on it. I didn’t wait till it was really bad.”

Sometimes over a multi-week period she goes to see McCutcheon twice a week, but lately she’s found ways to manage her symptoms at home.

A dip in her backyard pool, she’s found, eases the swelling.

“Being submerged in water puts pressure on your lymphatic system, so it pushes the fluids out,” she says.

Other days, she jumps on a mini trampoline in her bedroom. The force of gravity can also works wonders, she says. ??????

Lymphedema never caused her significant pain; she still works part-time as a hairdresser, and rarely does she wear her compression sleeve.

Sometimes her skin around her right elbow gets taut, but she knows how to manage it and she credits her mild condition with catching it early.

Now retired, Collins wishes that someone had told her to seek treatment sooner. In the three years between her breast surgery and her lymphedema diagnosis, any small cut or scrap

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could leave her with a severe infection, and she had no idea why.

“It is important to keep the skin healthy because the skin is a barrier,” says McCutcheon.

“If the lymphatic system is already slowed down — you can have an infection pretty seriously.”

This is what happen to Collins. One night she woke up in a pool of sweat to find that her left arm had tripled in size and turned a dark shade of red. She rushed to the emergency room in pain and with a fever. Doctors diagnosed an infection that stemmed from a bug bite, but didn’t mention lymphedema.

The swelling still hadn’t gone done six months later when she went to Cooley Dickinson for physical therapy for some herniated discs in her back. Her therapist, who was also certified lymphedema therapist, made the diagnosis.

Since then Collins has learned to manage her lymphedema. She bought the collection of compression sleeves and the therapist taught her how to gently massage her arm to ease the swelling.

“I don’t have to go to work because I’m retired, so I manage my lymph fluid in the morning,” she says. “Or I do it when I am putting lotion on my arm.”

To help others, Collins now volunteers at Cancer Connection, a Northampton resource center for people who have been affected by cancer. There she greets and befriends cancer survivors and those who have been newly diagnosed. When the newcomers are women, she makes sure to tell them about one particular risk: “I educate people about lymphedema because there are a lot of people who need the education,” she says. “. It’s a story that people need to know.”

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will likely lead to future amendments to the constitution by other special interest groups," said Christopher Anderson, president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council.

While the lawsuit focuses on constitutional issues, business groups have also argued the millionaire tax would hurt the state's ability to attract new companies and top-flight talent.

Supporters of the millionaire tax lashed out at unnamed wealthy corporate executives who they said were simply trying to sidestep higher taxes.

"Now they're secretly bankrolling a legal challenge to avoid paying a small percentage of their enormous incomes to make transportation and education investments that will help our economy grow," said Deb Fastino, executive director of the Coalition for Social Justice, in a statement.

Embedded in the proposal are the words "subject to appropriation," which backers contends offers the Legislature some flexibility in how the revenues from the tax would be spent.

There is no timetable on when the SJC will hear the lawsuit, but plaintiffs are hoping for a ruling by next spring, well before the November election.

Five of the seven justices on the high court are appointees of Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, who has not taken a firm position on the ballot question but who has opposed new taxes in general.

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A number of towns are standing together supporting each other. If we lose another town, (Gateway) is no longer financially solvent,” Baldasaro said, referring to Worthington’s withdrawal from the district in 2015 and the financial pressures on Russell.

At the same meeting, Chester School Committee member Diane Dunn said the School Committee did a lot of work this year to organize the process to be more inclusive of the towns. The School Committee has scheduled five joint budget meetings with town officials for FY19 budget development.

Facilitated meetings to look at the long-term picture are also being arranged.

“What we’re getting is obstruction in a budget that’s already created,” Dunn said.

At the School Committee’s vote on the third version of the budget last month, Gateway Regional Superintendent David B. Hopson said Version 3 of the budget is $54,000 lower than Version 2, and approximately $100,000 more than last year’s budget. Hopson also said that Version 3, with a bottom line of $16,035,958, does not change the current offerings which the students are already taking since school began. The district said any more cuts would impact student services.

Gateway business manager Stephanie Fisk said the biggest reduction in Version 3 is the result of 6-7 new employees waiving health insurance.

‘Strength in Numbers: A Falls Prevention Program’ Beginning in October, the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street, will once again be the host site for a six-week workshop series on falls prevention for older adults. The goal of the program is to provide the participants with information and skills to help them avoid falls and injury. Facilitator Darci Fournier, Rehabilitation Coordinator at Baystate Home HealthWestern Region, will discuss risk assessment; balance and strength activities; medication information; visual disturbances; and home hazards. Sessions are highly interactive. The workshops will be held on Tuesdays October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. There is no charge for participation in the series. Advance registration is necessary because space is limited. For more information or to sign up for the series, please call the Senior Center at 562-6435.

Funding has been provided with a grant from Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, Inc.

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Pop up art and author event

Monday, October 2, 2017 Southwick Public Library 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Monday, October 23, 2017 Russel Council on Aging 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Westfield Senior Center 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Grace Hall Memorial Library 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Monday, October 30, 2017 Granville Public Library 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Tolland Public Library 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM All are welcome to visit and share their thoughts or concerns about state matters with Senator Humason and his staff.

In addition to office hours throughout the district, Senator Humason and staff are also available to meet with constituents at the Senator’s district office, located at 64 Noble Street in Westfield. No appointment is necessary, but calling ahead is recommended. Senator Humason’s District Office staff can be reached at (413) 568-1366. Staff in his Boston Office can be reached at (617) 722-1415 for legislative matters. Senator Humason’s email address is Donald.Humason@MASenate. gov

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And the final item from the Finance Committee is expected to be the second reading for the job description of the Chief Financial Officer. The Personnel Action Committee is also expected to act upon this.

From the Legislative and Ordinance Committee, two items are expected to come through.

The first is that the council is expected to act on its first right of refusal for property on Western Avenue, according to Bean. The property is being proposed for a possible large-scale solar field.

Then, the council is expected to act on permitting the spending of $400,000 for a traffic light and associated improvements on Springfield Road. A larger amount was previously requested

by Sullivan, but Bean said that the council is exercising the right to “slowly release funds” that were requested.

In “Unfinished Business,” only one items sits, which is an expected continued public hearing related to a Junk Dealer’s license being sought by a company.

In “Motions, Orders or Resolutions,” the final portion of the meeting, three agenda items are expected to be discussed.

The first is from At-Large Councilor Dan Allie, who is said to be looking into what is called a “View Tax,” according to the agenda. According to Bean, this is part of the assessment of a home for tax purposes.

The second item is related to the proposed Medical District Zoning, which had a public hearing during last meeting. Bean said that due to procedural issues, the hearing has to be reopened and then closed.

Finally, a motion by Bean is expected and pertains to promoting access to community and public access television through city websites. As residents move from cable TV subscriptions to Internet only, Bean said that there may be less who are viewing the meetings held in city government.

“We worked so hard to make sure we are transparent,” Bean said. “One of the biggest pieces of that is on TV.”

people, more than three times the population of New York City, living within the range of many of North Korea’s eight thousand artillery batteries along the demilitarized zone, the buffer between North and South.

A winning strategy would aim to take out the artillery batteries early in a conflict. Another likely early target would be North Korea’s nuclear capable submarines. In response to questions, John said that, an important consideration would be how to keep China out of a war. He also replied to a question about the 2018 Winter Olympics, that the games are outside of the range of the artillery. He explained that the tensions are very high right now between North and South, but South Koreans do not stop living their lives because things beyond their control produce tensions. They anticipate that life and the Olympics will go on as planned. May their hopeful expectations be fulfilled.

State Senator Don Humason announced today that he will be holding public office hours during October in all 11 cities and towns in the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District.

Senator Humason or his staff will be available at public office hours on the following dates:

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ArtWorks Westfield will be hosting a pop up art and author event at the historic Old Town Hall in downtown Westfield on Saturday October 14th! Local artist and creators will display their work in one of the main rooms at the front of the building. In the adjacent front room five local authors will showcase their work and sign copies of their published works. The theme of the art show event is Celebrate Autumn! Works will range from traditional autumn scenes to avant-garde interpretations of the spirit of Halloween! With great fall weather we anticipate Westfield PumpkinFest to attract thousands of residents and families to the downtown business corridor.

BUSKERS REVISITED! In addition to the art and author event, we are calling on local buskers to set up in front of businesses along Elm Street and within the event area on Park Square Green. Let us know you’d like to have a busker set up neat your business. email us at westfieldartsandculture@gmail.com SUPPORTING THE ARTS … AND LOCAL MERCHANTS! Our mission is to create and promote the widest variety of cultural arts, literary arts, musical events, and performing arts for the Westfield community and to collaborate with businesses and invested groups to develop and maintain venues for presentations and performances. Supporting local artists by showcasing their work in the downtown corridor will have the ripple effect of driving incremental traffic to your business. We want to work with you to execute these events, increase your consumer engagement and raise funds for ArtWorks Westfield to perpetuate this economic cycle.

Artisan Fall Craft Fair to Benefit Southwick Public Library The Friends of the Southwick Public Library (a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization) are sponsoring a Artisan Fall Craft Fair on Saturday October 14, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m., at the Southwick Town Hall. Over 30 local crafters and artisans will have their items for sale. A raffle will also be held for unique items donated by the crafters and artisans. Crafters and artisans can be found on the grounds of the Town Hall, in the Auditorium and in the Senior Center. In addition to the unique items available for purchase, there will be a sale of new and gently used craft and Christmas items. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. The Craft Fair is free and open to the public. Proceeds support programs and activities at the Southwick Public Library. The Southwick Town Hall is located at 454 College Highway, Southwick. For more information contact Pat McMahon at southwickpat@comcast.net or (413) 569-6531.

“If one more town accepts the budget, then we have a budget,” Hopson said at the meeting.

For the third time this year, the town of Chester may be the one to decide whether the Gateway budget will pass, as their Special Town Meeting is the last to be held. In Version 3 of the budget, Chester’s assessment for Gateway is now $1,179 over last year.

If four towns do not pass the budget, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Educaton (DESE) will set a budget for FY18, which also happened in FY16, when the budget never passed four of the six towns by the deadline of Dec. 1. After the last attempt to pass a budget that year, DESE took control of the school for the remainder of FY16. Last year, the FY17 budget passed in May on its first try.

After taking over the district in 2016, DESE required Gateway to hire a consultant to work on some of the issues that arose during the budget discussions. Gateway hired a team from the Massachusetts Association of Retired Superintendents (MARS), who made several recommendations, one of which was to hold facilitated meetings with the towns to improve communication. Since then, the team from MARS has agreed to facilitate the discussions.

The first facilitated meeting will be held this Thursday at Gateway with the MARS team.

41st Annual St. Stanislaus Parish Bazaar The 41st Annual St. Stanislaus Parish Bazaar will be held the weekend of October 14th & 15th at St. Stanislaus School/Parish Center, 534 Front St. Chicopee. The hours are Saturday, Noon – 8 P.M. and Sunday, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. Joe Dziok will be the Disc Jockey on both days.

Jeff & Joe Polka Band will perform on Saturday at 2 P.M. & Sunday at 1 P.M. Sarah the Fiddler will perform on Saturday at 5:30 P.M. and on Sunday at 3:30 P.M. There will be a Polish/American kitchen, featuring our delicious pierogi, golumbki, and kapusta as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, baked potatoes and more. For this event, the volunteers will be making 2,200 golumbki, 20,000 pierogi, and 50 gallons of kapusta. We have a Take-Out Window, so you can take home some of the great food. We will be featuring Chicopee Provision Kielbasa, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs.The baked goods booth will feature plenty of homemade breads, cakes, cookies, and many Polish delicacies.There will be plenty of handmade items along with a large variety of items to purchase for your family and friends. Back by popular demand will be the Christmas Gift Shoppe. You can get a jump start on your holiday shopping.

There will be many gifts for family and friends and even a great assortment of gifts for your pets. Our Vintage Jewelry Booth is returning with even more great pieces.There will be lots games and raffles for all ages. You could even win a year’s supply of Friendly’s Ice Cream. Come and join us for an enjoyable weekend. FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING!

Southwick Cultural Council seeks local grant applications for 2018 The Southwick Cultural Council (SCC) for arts, humanities, and interpretive science, is now accepting grant applications for year 2018. The Council can only accept applications online from individuals, organizations and schools – deadline for an application is October 16th. The on-line application can be completed and submitted at www.mass-cultural.org, You will not be required to submit additional copies. According to Chair Patricia McMahon, the grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Southwick including exhibits, festivals, short-term residences or performances in schools, the public library, workshops and lectures. For more information, please contact Pat McMahon at 413 569 6531.

Westfield Foundation For Education 4th Annual Pocketbook Bingo Fundraiser Westfield Foundation for Education (WFE) will hold its 4th Annual Pocketbook Bingo fundraiser on October 26th, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road Westfield.

Doors open at 6:00 and Bingo kicks off at 7:00. Tickets are $30 for ten games of Bingo ($35 at the door). Pocketbook Bingo combines the fun of a Bingo game with the chance to win a matching designer purse and wallet by Coach, Vera Bradley, Michael Kors or Kate Spade. In addition to Bingo, organizers promise a great raffle, a door prize and several surprises! A cash bar is available.

“All of the money raised at this event will go back to Westfield public schoolchildren,” said Laura Taylor, event chairperson. “In the last 3 years WFE has given more than $30,000 in classroom grants to Westfield school teachers. We hope to make this our best year yet.”

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.com. For more information on buying tickets contact Laura Taylor at Laura.Taylor719@ gmail.com.

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Gateway senior forward Jessica Van Heynigen, left, attempts to dribble past a Warriors’ player. (Photo

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Gateway’s Ava Auclair (7) delivers a header against Mohawk. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Road to 100

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer SHELBURNE FALLS – For Gateway Regional High School girls soccer senior forward Jessica Van Heynigen, the road taken to achieve a major milestone was well worth the wait.

Van Heynigen scored her 98th, 99th, and finally, her long-awaited 100th career point as Gateway upended Mohawk Trail 4-0 on the road Tuesday.

The historic 100th point came after a nearly one-hour bus ride and some 70-plus minutes of game action when Van Heynigen took a throwin from Erin Harris dribbled in and scored.

Teammates swarmed Van Heynigen with celebratory hugs, and the game was momentarily stopped to present the Gators’ senior with a game ball.

“Without the support system I have, I wouldn’t have gotten 100 (points),” Van Heynigen said after the game. “My team, my family, and my coach have been pushing for this. I haven’t been pushing for this. I’m just playing the games.”

After reflecting upon the accomplishment, Van Heynigen added: “Now I’m really determined to make Gateway history. I really want to beat Jess Rida.”

Jessica Rida owns the school’s all-time scoring mark of 104 points, set in 2002.

“Jess (Van Heynigen) has a relentless desire,” longtime Gateway coach Steve Estelle said. “She dribbles the ball as fast as she runs. It’s a well-

Gateway High School girls soccer players swarm their senior forward, Jessica Van Heynigen, second from left, after Heynigen scored her 100th career point Tuesday at Mohawk Trail Regional High School. (Photo by Chris Putz) deserved award. She not only plays hard in games … but she’s had a commitment to improve in the game of soccer year after year.”

Van Heynigen’s quest to become the school’s all-time leading points-getter will continue Friday at Smith Academy at 4 p.m.

Notes: In addition to earning an assist on Van Heynigen’s epic goal, Harris scored the first goal of the game in the 15th minute, and set up Van Heynigen’s first scoring play – the team’s second – 40 minutes later.

Hannah Duggan assisted on Van Heynigen’s second score in the 69th minute. … Becca Herman earned a shutout in net for the Gators.

Orioles edge Bombers late

Gateway senior forward Jessica Van Heynigen (12) stands in between head coach Steve Estelle, right, and assistant coach Matt Bonenfant after Tuesday’s game at Mohawk. Heynigen tallied three points against the Warriors to reach her career 100th. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Belchertown 2, Westfield 1 Belchertown rallied from a 1-0 first half deficit with a pair of second half goals.

Emma LeBlanc dealt an assist on the game-tying goal (Allison Tetreault scored) and recorded the game-winner unassisted with 32 seconds remaining in the game.

Chandler Pedolzky notched the lone Westfield goal unassisted at the 34:24 mark of the first half.

Belchertown goalie Samantha Burke finished with 12 saves. Westfield keeper Adrianna Arona collected 11.

Tigers rally Westfield Technical Academy 3, Putnam 2 Westfield Tech forged a comeback, rallying from a two-goal deficit.

Sydnie Brock crossed a ball from the outside to captain Heather Lannon who “one-touched it” to net to cut the deficit in half just before the half.

Six minutes in the second half, freshman Jess Bush tied the game with an unassisted goal.

That appeared to be all the momentum Westfield Tech needed as the Tigers pounded their offensive half of the field until Sydnie Brock crossed another ball that Liliya Stepanchuk netted.

Westfield Tech goalie Liliya Stepanchuk made one save in the first half; Tigers’ keeper Kiaraly Serrano hauled in eight in the second half.

Golden Eagles clip Rams Central 1, Southwick-Tolland 0 Southwick goalie Hannah Gerrish made seven saves in a narrow defeat.

In JV action, Southwick tied Central 2-2. Mikaila Davenport scored twice for the Rams. Annette St. See H.S. Roundup, Page 11

Southwick-Tolland Regional vs. Central High girls’ soccer

Autumn Wiatt competes for the ball with a Central defender. (Photos by Marc St.Onge)

Goalie Hannah Gerrish tries to intercept the ball during Tuesday’s game against Central High. (Photos by Marc St.Onge)

Kyla Russ fights for control of the ball.

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Karli Langan maneuvers the ball away from her Central opponent. (Photos by Marc St.Onge)

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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Wed., Oct. 4 GOLF at Longmeadow, Longmeadow Country Club, 3 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 5 GOLF – PVIAC Girls’ Individual Championship, Elmcrest Country Club, 9 a.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 5 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Ludlow, 6 p.m.

GYMNASTICS, Agawam at Minnechaug, 6 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 6 GOLF – PVIAC Boys’ Individual Championship, Crumpin-Fox Club, 9 a.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

FOOTBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 9 JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Southwick-Tolland, 10:30 a.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 11 a.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 11 a.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Southwick-Tolland, noon JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Agawam, 3 p.m.

JV FOOTBALL at Chicopee Comp, 10 a.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Agawam, 4:15 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 10 GOLF at Pope Francis, Franconia, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 11 GOLF at West Springfield, Springfield Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4:30 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 12 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, 5:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 13 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at East Longmeadow, 4:30 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Ludlow, 6 p.m.

FOOTBALL vs. Central, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Wed., Oct. 4 GOLF vs. McCann Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 5 GOLF – PVIAC Girls’ Individual Championship, Elmcrest Country Club, 9 a.m.

GOLF at Mohawk, Edge Hill Golf Course, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Commerce, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 6 GOLF – PVIAC Boys’ Individual Championship, Crumpin-Fox Club, 9 a.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, 4 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 9 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, 4 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 10 GOLF at Franklin Tech, Thomas Memorial Golf Course, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY, Gateway, Hampden Charter, Monson at Palmer, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY, Gateway, Hampden Charter, Monson at Palmer, 3:45 p.m.

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By SIMMI BUTTAR AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With the regular season 25 percent complete, there's only one unbeaten team left: the Kansas City Chiefs.

So it's not a huge surprise that Kansas City is the unanimous No. 1 team in the latest AP Pro32 poll , receiving all 12 first-place votes for 384 points Tuesday in balloting by media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Chiefs face another challenge on Sunday night when they travel to Houston to face the Texans, who scored a franchise-record 57 points in a rout of the Tennessee Titans.

"The Chiefs are the best team in football right now, thanks to an explosive and creative offense led by Alex Smith, who's playing the best football of his 13-year NFL career," said Jenny Vrentas of The Monday Morning Quarterback.

The Green Bay Packers, who routed the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, moved up two spots to No. 2.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, who dominated the rival Ravens in Baltimore, jumped six spots to No. 3.

"Bad news for Pittsburgh opponents: Le'Veon Bell has returned from a three-week slumber ... and he's hungry," SB Nation Radio's Ira Kaufman said of the Steelers running back who gained 144 yards in the 26-9 victory.

The Atlanta Falcons dropped two places after losing to the Buffalo Bills and will enter their bye week at No. 4.

The Denver Broncos, who were tied with Detroit at No. 6 last week, inched ahead of the Lions for No. 5 while Detroit remained sixth.

The NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles gained five spots to land at No. 7.

The defending champion New England Patriots slid five places to No. 8 after losing to the Panthers 33-30 on Sunday. The Patriots, a surprising 2-2, start off Week 5 as they head to Tampa Bay to take on Jameis Winston and the Buccaneers on Thursday night.

The Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams, who were tied at No. 17 last week, rounded out the top 10 at Nos. 9 and 10.

Other teams that made big moves were the AFC East-leading Bills, who climbed eight spots to No. 11, and the Texans, who jumped nine places to No. 12.

"Coaching matters. The Seans — McVay (Rams) and McDermott (Bills) — are in a runoff for coach-of-the-year honors right now," said Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk.

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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS/RESULTS FOOTBALL

Southwick 3-2-2 Gateway 3-1-3 St. Mary 2-6 Westfield Technical Academy 6-2

Westfield 0-3 GYMNASTICS Westfield 4-0

GOLF BOYS’ SOCCER Westfield 4-6 Southwick 2-0 Gateway 0-7-1 St. Mary 3-5-1 Westfield Technical Academy 9-0-1 GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield 7-1

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Westfield 4-3 Southwick 15-0 St. Mary 1-7 Westfield Technical Academy 0-0 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield 3-8 Southwick 2-4

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FIELD HOCKEY Westfield 2-5 Southwick 6-3 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 0-3 Southwick 3-2 St. Mary 0-2 Westfield Technical Academy 0-2 GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 1-0 Southwick-Tolland 5-2

MONDAY’S RESULTS FIELD HOCKEY Holyoke 4, Westfield 0 Southwick-Tolland 8, Franklin Tech 0 BOYS’ SOCCER Westfield Technical Academy 7, Pathfinder 0 Longmeadow 2, Westfield 0 GOLF Southwick-Tolland 23.5, Chicopee Comp 0.5 Smith Academy 19, St. Mary’s 5 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Agawam 3, Westfield 2

WHS vs. Belchertown Girls’ Soccer

Jacques and Malleigh McGivney assisted.

Southwick goalie Isabella Poules and Sophia Andrade each had four saves. Rams’ Clare Hannah was solid at the center-mid position.

HCSS slips by STM Hampden Charter School of Science 2, St. Mary’s 1 Allie Goodreau tied the game 1-all on a beautiful corner kick from Chloe Lussier in the second half but fell late as Hampden Charter tallied what their head coach Patrick Olearcek felt was a controversial goal on a questionable goalie interference no-call.

“Nevertheless,” said Olearcek, “the Lady Saints showed great improvement from past games and look to get back in the win column.”

Jess Crosby was “lights-out” in net for St. Mary’s, making 25 saves, several of which came in spectacular fashion.

GOLF

Rams extend streak Southwick-Tolland 154, Pope Francis 159 Southwick improved to 15-0 with superb outings from James Longhi (37), Nick Kavrakis (38), Chris Baker (39), Brad Durand (40), Matt Garrity (40), and Sam Mizanoglu (40) at Franconia Golf Course.

“Another great win and another match tomorrow,” said Southwick-Tolland golf coach Al Selden, whose team continues to march through the links of Western Mass unbeaten.

Sophie Lewis (6) runs around Belchertown Mackenzie Liptak (16) both controls and to get possession. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher) defends the ball. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

FIELD HOCKEY

Smith notched 18 more saves Northampton 3, Westfield 0 One day after reaching her 500th career save, Westfield senior goalie Gwen Smith made 18 more in a shutout loss on the road.

In JV action, Westfield lost 5-0. Bombers’ keeper Danielle Coe had 16 saves.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY

Daniels paces Gators Gateway 23, Franklin Tech 28; Gateway 26, Mohawk 32; Mohawk 25, Franklin Tech 30 Brandon Daniels crossed the finish line first for Gateway (second overall) with a time of 19:25 on the re-designed course at Littleville Dam. Franklin Tech’s Sohan Tyner won the race in 19:01.

Calvin Rioux (6th overall, 21:21), Jared Small (9th, 23:34), and Jake Reynolds (10th, 23:35) rounded out the top 10 for Gateway.

Chandler Pedzolsky (18) kicks it straight into the goal. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher) Maggie Prystowski (29) deftly goes around Belchertown.

(Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Times on the decline; Bombers on the rise Westfield 18, Putnam 43; Westfield 15, Duggan Academy 50; Holyoke 15, Westfield 50 A total of 23 runners (out of 27 for the team) recorded a season or personal best for Westfield on the road at Holyoke’s Ashley Reservoir.

Sophomore Kaleb Cree finished first for Westfield in 17:53, followed by his brother, senior Zach Cree (18:06), senior Isak Lund (18:29), sophomore Nick Stathatos (18:42), and junior Nick Duncan (19:04).

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY

Westfield downs Holyoke, Putnam, Duggan Academy Westfield senior captains Sophie Gronbeck (21:15) and Mia McDonald (22:12) were among the top finishers at the famously flat, fast 3.1 mile course at scenic Ashley Reservoir under epic fall conditions.

Holyoke and Putnam fielded some talented runners that pushed Westfield throughout the race, but the Bombers dominated at the finish line.

Westfield freshman sensation Makenzie Ritchie (25:10) and first-year senior Anna Stewart (25:21) finished fourth and fifth overall, followed by teammates Nicole Servetnik (26:20), Sarah Grobe (26:18), and Sophia Taglieri (28:00).

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Athol def. Southwick-Tolland 25-19, 21-25, 25-16, 25-21 Kaitlyn Haseltine (5 aces, 1 assist), Chloe Emond (5 digs, 4 kills, 1 ace, 1 assist), Kayla Andrade (6 assists, 3 digs, 2 aces, 1 kill), Allie Methe (5 digs, 3 kills, 4 aces), and Vicky Burkovskiy (3 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace, 1 dig) led Southwick.

LATE RESULTS Mon., Oct. 2 Chicopee Comp 2, Southwick-Tolland 1 Kishiam Bashin scored for Southwick (1-3-2). Rylan Secovich earned the assists.

Southwick Tolland Regional vs. Athol girls’ volleyball

Allie Methe serves one up to Athol is Kayla Andrade sets one up for the team. (Photos by Tuesday’s game. (Photos by Marc St.Onge) Marc St.Onge)

Monique Lemire returns a serve. (Photos Vicky Burkovskiy puts up a solid defense against Athol. (Photos by Marc St.Onge)

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Mom Seemingly Plays Favorites Dear Annie: I am a 13-year-old girl in Montreal. I go to a private high-tech school with nice friends and teachers. I have divorced parents and an elder brother, “Edward.”

My mom and I spend quality time together pretty often. We go out and have fun, and she buys me things. The thing is that she does these nice things -- such as taking me for ice cream or shopping -- and then uses them against me later. She also says I’m rude when I’m just doing my thing. I am sick and tired of having my mom use the fun times and activities we do as leverage to make me feel bad. Why does she do these things? Is it my fault? Is it hers? Should I talk about it again with her?

Also, my mom tells me not to bully Edward, when he lies more than I do and often starts the problems. She doesn’t believe me when I tell her the truth, though.

Does she like him more than me? I must admit that I get along better with my father and Edward gets along better with our mother. But Mom always tells me we’re equal in her eyes.

I don’t believe her.

Please help me; I have no one else to turn to. I do believe this could help others with the same problem who are afraid to speak up. -- Lost and Unloved Dear Lost and Unloved: Though we do our best as parents, we’re not perfect, and sometimes we don’t realize the impact of our words. The next time you and Mom are out together, tell her how much you enjoy the quality time. Then explain that you’re feeling anxious about doing these outings together because you’re afraid she’ll bring the memories up in a negative context. Rest assured your mom loves you and your brother equally, my dear. You both will always be No. 1 in her heart, no matter what.

Regarding your issues with your brother, here’s the bad news: Elder siblings have been blaming younger siblings for things since the dawn of time. The good news: They eventually grow out of it. In the meantime, when Edward starts to bug you, just ignore him.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “First-Time Heart Patient.” I’m not a physician, but I’m a retired open-heart surgery nurse who specialized in critical care. I want to assure “First-Time Heart Patient” that it sounds as if he received excellent care. Apparently, the doctors thought his situation was so critical that rather than discharge him from the hospital, they sent him for cardiac intervention as soon as it could be coordinated. This would be considered an urgent heart catheterization and intervention.

Perhaps he was too overwhelmed or too ill at the time to remember the nurses explaining the medication to him, or perhaps the meds had to be given very quickly to prevent further problems. That happens. However, it should all have been in the printed copy of his discharge instructions, which should have been given to him and reviewed with him before he went home.

I understand his anxiety and concern about this life-threatening condition. Mended Hearts is a great support group for heart patients after heart attacks and beyond. He can check with his hospital to see whether this is available in his area.

Good luck! -- J.P. Dear J.P.: I so appreciate your taking the time to write in and share your expertise and experience. Thank you.

HINTS FROM HELOISE DOLL DRESSES Dear Heloise: My daughter went through a divorce. So, what to do with the wedding dress she didn’t want anymore?

I cut as much fabric as I could from the dress and had a seamstress make three doll dresses from the material! -- Mickee R., Spearfish, S.D. A STICKY SUBJECT Dear Heloise: I read your column in the Erie (Pa.) TimesNews. I use hand sanitizer to clean fingerprints and smudges off my touch-screen devices. -- Lisa F., Erie, Pa. Lisa, use only a tiny amount, and don’t apply directly to the screen. You don’t want the liquid to seep under the screen.

-- Heloise MORE STORAGE Dear Heloise: I’m always looking for extra storage space, even after a decluttering. Here are two ideas I’ve come up with: A small net hammock tacked in a corner of my son’s room is a great place to stow lightweight stuffed animals.

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TV Sports Tonight Wednesday, Oct. 4 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m.

ESPN2 — Arkansas St. at Georgia Southern MLB BASEBALL 8 p.m.

TBS — NL Wild Card, Colorado at Arizona NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m.

NBA — Preseason, Atlanta at Cleveland 10 p.m.

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On The Tube Judge, Gregorius, bullpen rally wild-card Yankees past Twins

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Minutes into the playoff debut for these young New York Yankees, they trailed Minnesota by three runs. Their starting pitcher lasted just one out. A sellout crowd was stunned.

Could their postseason be over almost before it began?

Nope. A strange AL wild-card game was only just beginning.

“We’ve had a quite a few games where we’ve gotten down early,” Aaron Judge said. “Just keep battling. Just stay calm.

Just play your game, and good things will happen.”

Judge, Didi Gregorius and a brilliant bullpen rescued New York and lifted the Yankees to their first postseason victory in five years.

Gregorius’ three-run homer tied the score in the first inning after Minnesota knocked out Luis Severino, a pumped-up Judge showed his most emotion this season when he hit a tworun shot in his playoff debut and the Yankees beat the Twins 8-4 Tuesday night. New York plays the Indians in a best-offive Division Series starting Thursday.

“We’re not done yet,” Judge said. “We’ve just got to keep it rolling in Cleveland.”

Brett Gardner also homered for the Yankees, who chased Ervin Santana after two innings and once again eliminated Minnesota from the playoffs.

Chad Green, David Robertson, Tommy Kahnle and Aroldis Chapman combined for 8 2/3 innings of one-run, five-hit relief, striking out 13 to tie the postseason record for a bullpen.

“It was just remarkable,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.

Twins manager Paul Molitor marveled at the Yankees relievers and Girardi’s use of them over 142 pitches.

“He extended some guys probably past their comfort zone,” the Hall of Famer said. “They still performed.”

Brian Dozier led off the game with a home run and Eddie Rosario hit a two-run drive as the Twins burst to a quick lead.

But Santana went to full counts on eight of 11 batters, and he was removed after six outs and 64 pitches with the Twins trailing 4-3.

“It’s the exhilaration of jumping out,” Molitor said, “and then the deflation of giving it back so quickly.”

Minnesota, the first team to follow a 100-loss season with a playoff appearance, lost its 13th consecutive postseason game, tying the record set by Boston from 1986-95. The Twins have been eliminated by the Yankees in five of their last six postseason appearances and have not won a playoff series since 2002.

“Nobody expected us to be here,” Byron Buxton said.

“That’s an amazing achievement.”

New York won nine regular-season games after trailing by three runs, according to the Elias Sports Bureau — including when Severino fell behind against the Twins on Sept. 20 as New York rebounded to complete a series sweep. Gregorius erased the deficit in this one four batters into the bottom of the first.

“I was hyped, and I tried to get the game going, tried to get the guys going,” he said.

Judge, the 6-foot-7 sensation who set a rookie record with 52 home runs, was given a Ruthian ovation, with several sections of fans holding signs in his honor spelling out “All Rise!” He scored three runs, hitting a single to help ignite the first-inning rally, smoking a 108 mph home run off loser Jose Berrios in the fourth and walking in the seventh before coming home when Alan Busenitz walked Aaron Hicks with the

bases loaded.

Judge shouted in excitement as he rounded first base after the homer, his face flush with emotion.

“This place was rocking. It was incredible,” he said.

New York had made only one postseason appearance since 2012, losing the 2015 wild-card game to Houston 3-0. Just three Yankees who started that game were in the starting lineup, part of a Baby Bombers movement that purged the roster of veterans.

At 23, Severino was the youngest Yankees postseason starter since Andy Pettitte in 1995. The right-hander lasted only 29 pitches on a crisp autumn night and matched the Yankees’ shortest postseason start, by Bob Turley in Game 2 of the 1958 World Series and Art Ditmar in the 1960 World Series opener.

Severino was shaking his head as walked to the dugout and Green replaced him with runners at second and third. Green struck out Buxton and Jason Castro , then fanned three in a row in the second.

“I think we’re all ready to be in from the first to the ninth,” Green said.

Robertson came in with the bases loaded in the third and allowed Buxton’s RBI grounder , then struck out Castro.

Robertson tired in the sixth but earned the win, leaving after 52 pitches and 3 1/3 innings. His only longer professional outing was 3 2/3 innings for Double-A Trenton in April 2008.

Kahnle relieved with a runner on and retired Joe Mauer on a flyout to the warning track . After Kahnle threw 2 1/3 perfect innings , Chapman struck out three around a hit in the ninth.

A pitcher named Santana — Johan Santana — beat the Yankees for the Twins’ last postseason win in 2004. But Ervin Santana’s career postseason ERA climbed to 6.57, contributing to a first inning that lasted 45 minutes and three innings that took 1:43.

Gardner walked leading off, Judge poked a single to center and Gregorius lined a fastball over the right-field scoreboard.

Brushed off the plate by a 2-2 pitch in the second, Gardner sent Santana’s next offering into the second deck in right for a 4-3 lead.

Green struck out the side in the second, but left in the third after a leadoff single and two walks loaded the bases. Buxton hit into a run-scoring forceout before Robertson struck out Castro, and the Yankees went ahead for good in the bottom half when Gary Sanchez doubled off Berrios leading off and scored on Greg Bird’s two-out single. “”I think we can win it all,” Todd Frazier said after a draining game that took 3:51. “If we just keep doing what we’ve been doing, like we did today, sky’s the limit.”

NATIONAL ANTHEM After a moment of silence for victims of the Las Vegas shooting , Broadway star Aaron Tveit asked fans to join him in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Players on both teams remained at attention on the field until the color guard reached the foul line. Yankees reliever Chasen Shreve, a Las Vegas native, threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

WAY BACK WHEN When the Yankees last won a postseason game, Judge was at Fresno State. Bird had just finished a season with the Class A Staten Island Yankees, Sanchez with the Class A Tampa Yankees and Severino with the Dominican Summer League Yankees.

UP NEXT RHP Masahiro Tanaka (13-12) is likely to start Thursday for the Yankees against the Indians and Trevor Bauer (17-9).

Football ratings down on weekend of boycott

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The National Football League is continuing a steady decline in audience, with its fourth week of games having the smallest audience on a weekend when some conservatives called for a boycott because some of its players used the national anthem to protest against police treatment of minorities.

The Nielsen company said Tuesday the weekend's nationally televised games averaged 13.8 million viewers, down from 14.8 million the week before.

Opening week registered 16.3 million viewers and the second week had 15.8 million.

Fox News Channel personality Sean Hannity was among the people who said they would not be watching NFL games.

It's virtually impossible to tell what kind of an impact it had, considering the trend that preceded it. The only prime-time entertainment shows to rank higher last week were CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" and its spinoff, "Young Sheldon."

"Did it have an impact?" asked Brent Bozell, head of the conservative Media Research Center. "Yeah, it did. I can guarantee it did with one person — that's me. Beyond that, I don't know."

Bozell said, however, that the MRC's Facebook post calling for the one-week boycott was seen by nearly 35 million people.

An NFL spokesman, Brian McCarthy, said there was no indication that the boycott had any impact, both on television and in the stands. He noted how viewership in general is down for television, and that there has been great competition with a busy news period.

"NFL games continue to be the most valuable programming for networks and remain incredibly strong," he said.

The week's other big media story, the debut of Megyn Kelly on NBC's "Today" show, attracted an average of 2.51 million viewers, Nielsen said. That's a 2 percent increase over the same time slot a week earlier. But it's down 12 percent from the same week a year before, with the decline even steeper — 24 percent — among the youthful demographic that NBC seeks for its news programs.

Because the competing "Live with Kelly and Ryan" is a syndicated show, Nielsen will not have comparable ratings for another week.

Kelly received some rough reviews for her first week, but the viewership numbers will be NBC's ultimate report card.

CBS, led by its two comedies, was the most popular broadcast network during premiere week for the ninth year in a row. Yet viewership for CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox in prime time last week was down 11 percent from the 2016 premiere week, Nielsen said. Viewership declines aren't unusual at a time people are increasingly watching TV on their own schedules, but by comparison, the four-network decline between 2015 and 2016 was 5 percent.

Networks will have a clearer picture of how its new programming is doing in coming weeks when time-shifted viewing is added in.

Some network highlights: "Young Sheldon" was the most-watched new comedy since "Two Broke Girls" in 2011. NBC's feel-good drama "This is Us" returned with its biggest audience ever. And the ABC drama "The Good Doctor" opened with considerable prom-

ise.

CBS averaged 9.5 million viewers in prime time last week. NBC had 7.8 million viewers, ABC had 5.8 million, Fox had 3.1 million, Telemundo had 1.4 million, Univision had 1.38 million, ION Television had 1.1 million and the CW had 900,000.

ESPN was the most popular cable network, averaging 3.02 million in prime time. Fox News Channel had 2.23 million, MSNBC had 1.63 million, USA had 1.39 million and HGTV had 1.17 million.

ABC's "World News Tonight" topped the evening newscasts with an average of 8.2 million. NBC's "Nightly News" had 7.8 million and "CBS Evening News" had 6.1 million.

For the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: "The Big Bang Theory," CBS, 17.66 million; "Young Sheldon," CBS, 17.22 million; NFL Football: Indianapolis at Seattle, NBC, 16.73 million; NFL Football: Chicago at Green Bay, CBS, 14.61 million; NFL Football: Dallas at Arizona, ESPN, 13.7 million; NFL weather delay, CBS, 13.39 million; "NCIS," CBS, 13.29 million; "This is Us," NBC, 12.94 million; "Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick," NBC, 12.72 million; "60 Minutes," CBS, 12.46 million.

——— ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co. CBS is owned by CBS Corp. CW is a joint venture of Warner Bros.

Entertainment and CBS Corp. Fox is owned by 21st Century Fox. NBC and Telemundo are owned by Comcast Corp.

ION Television is owned by ION Media Networks.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017: This year you can be intuitive and sensitive at times, yet at other times you can be assertive, direct and demanding. Relating to you is exciting, to say the very least. You will be more direct and accepting. Your popularity depends on your ability to accept others as they are. If you are single, you will learn how to relate to people who are different from you.

Enjoy this process. If you are attached, the two of you seem to spend endless hours chatting together. You will experience many intense but fun moments together. ARIES can be very challenging.

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You will have a premonition of some sort that could be worth following. You will wonder how you got this feeling. Don’t ask questions, just follow it through.

Sometimes insecurity prevents you from taking a leap of faith. Try to be more self-confident. Tonight: All smiles.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Use the morning for any heartfelt project or important matter with which you are involved. Though you might have to deal with some stress, the results probably will be better than if you had waited until later. In the afternoon, make time for yourself. Tonight: Vanish.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH All eyes turn to you. You might not be sure which way you should turn, but you will accept the immediate responsibility and do your best. By the late afternoon, you will feel more vibrant and alive. Stop stressing, and fit in some networking. Tonight: Visit with a relative.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Keep reaching out for more information. You might want to find an expert and ask for his or her feedback. You have many different perspectives to weigh and consider.

Pressure builds to have a discussion with a boss about accepting more responsibility.

Tonight: Accept an offer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH One-on-one relating points to success right now. Though you might add extra time to your workday, you will decide that this type of communication is well worth it. Touch base with a dear friend at a distance toward the end of the day. Tonight: Consider a weekend getaway.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Others seem to want what they want, and will settle for nothing less. Forget negotiating, but feel free to walk away from a difficult situation. A family member could be touchy or difficult. You have no control over this person’s attitude, but you can be nice.

Tonight: Order in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH You might wonder what is motivating an associate. Know that you are unlikely to be able to change this person’s mind. Resist making any judgments. Defer to others and listen to what they say. Understand what is happening around you. Tonight: Go along with a loved one’s desire.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Focus on the job at hand. You don’t need to make a costly mistake. Know what you need to do, then follow through. Schedule an important appointment, which could be for a checkup. Refuse to be negative about how you feel today. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You might be overly serious or depressed, which is creating unnecessary negativity. Try to eliminate your emotional reaction to different statements, and understand where others are coming from. Later, you will feel better and much more spontaneous. Tonight: Let the fun begin.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Reach out to someone whose opinion means a lot to you. Investigate new possibilities more openly. Ask questions, and figure out how to handle a situation that seems to be bothering you. You might want to head home earlier than you had anticipated.

Tonight: As you like it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Be aware of the costs of proceeding in the direction that a friend has suggested.

You might find the costs literally or figuratively prohibitive. Do not feel pressured.

Initiate a discussion in the late afternoon.

Others will hear you loud and clear. Tonight: Meet a friend for munchies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You are charming and have a way of melting others’ resistance. A boss, parent or some other authority figure could cause you a lot of problems. Make no major decisions.

Make a point of buying a token of affection in the afternoon for a new friend. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

BORN TODAY Former U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes (1822), actor Charlton Heston (1923), author Jackie Collins (1937)

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WESTFIELD PUMPKINFEST

What will you be doing Saturday, October 14, in Westfield?

Fun for all ages.

WESTFIELD — There’s going to be a pumpkin patch with hundreds of free pumpkins ( while they last ) for children to choose from, on Baystate Dental’s lawn.

Children and their families will have the choice of being given a pumpkin that’s topped and cleaned out or if they’d like, a pumpkin for painting, then follow the path to the First United Methodist Church where tables, tools and paints will be available, along with refreshments and entertainment.

All children that bring a pumpkin to the center of Park Square to display until 7 PM, whether carved or painted downtown or brought from home will be given a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize.

The pumpkin patch will be open from 12 noon until 4:30 PM. First United Methodist Church: 12 noon until 5 PM. After 7 PM everyone is encouraged to bring their pumpkins home to use for their own display.

While at the church, be sure to check out the crafters, selling their wares on the front lawn.

The Westfield Athenaeum will have storytelling at 1 PM and 3 PM, craft tables, face painting, and photo ops.

The Westfield Fire Department will be holding an open house at their station that takes place from 12 noon to 4 PM. Meet the firefighters while you check out their Fire Engines, Ambulance and Golf Cart. They will also be dispersing Fall Fire Safety Information.

Many Downtown businesses will be part of the Scarecrow Trail, as a fun way to be part of the days festivities.

Just look for the Scarecrows and/or Flyers in their front windows.

If you’re lucky enough to find a Busker ( Street Musician ) feel free to feed them ( Tips ) to show your appreciation, for volunteering.

The Westfield Farmers’ Market will be open, on the lawn of The Episcopal Church of the Atonement from 12 noon until 4 PM. The Old City Hall at 20 Broad Street will also be coming alive with multiple Authors and a Gallery Art Show.

Park Square will be the hub for the day’s activities, from 12 noon until 7 PM. Westfield on Weekend’s information booth will be found there along with a small Food Court, many Vendors, Sponsors, Nonprofits, Face Painters, Children’s Activities and Games.

On stage will be DJ Peter Cowles, Dancers and a Youth Talent Showcase.

The Whip City Witches will be appearing at 5 PM. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Westfield at the Gazebo where you can purchase raffle tickets as you check out the goodies at the Pick a Prize Display.

With Photo opportunities throughout and Wandering Costumed Characters, there will be something for everyone.

Westfield PumpkinFest Will culminate between 6:15 PM and 7 PM, with the Pumpkin Lighting and the Children’s Raffle Draw.

At 7 PM everyone is encouraged to take their Pumpkins home.

Please come out and have a Wonderful Day with us!

This event will take place rain or shine.

LEGAL NOTICES October 2, 10, 2017 City of Westfield Planning Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on October 17, 2017, at 7:00 PM, in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA on the application of Agawam Dogworks for a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval per Zoning Ord. Sec. 3110.3(4) & 6-10 to allow for a commercial dog kennel at 98 Southwick Rd., zoned Business A. The application is available for public inspection at the Planning Office and at: www.cityofwestfield.org/ applications

October 4, 2017 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Docket No. HD17P1791EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Marion J Thayer Also known as: Marion Edith Thayer Date of Death: 12/13/2013 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will has been filed by: Kathryn T. March of Brentwood, TN requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

The Petitioner requests that:

Westfield Bridge Club Results 9/7/17 North/South: 1st: Sue Labuckie & Marcel Jacques ; 2nd: Dorothy Kowalesky & Judy Fiore; 3rd: Candy Pennington & Eileen Doherty East/West: 1st: Priscilla Gover & Barbara Conlin; 2nd: Vi Martinell & Cindy Fullerton; 3rd: Fran Slasienski & Betsy Cassin Duplicate is played Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 4:00 at The American Inn in Southwick. All players are welcome.

Westfield Creative Arts Classes Now Enrolling Westfield Creative Arts (WCA), a program of Westfield on Weekends Inc. (WOW), is located in the heart of downtown Westfield at the Rinnova Building at 105 Elm Street. Enrollment for fall creative arts classes is currently underway. Adult classes in acrylic painting, oil painting, watercolor painting, chair caning, knitting, crocheting, photography and creative writing are enrolling students and classes will start within the next several weeks. You may join an existing class and your fee will be prorated to the amount of classes you are able to attend or wait for a new section to begin. Classes run for 4, 6 or 8 weeks depending on the class in our well lit centrally located gallery.

Future classes include calligraphy, quilting, basket making (including Nantucket baskets), and small piece upholstery.

Class size is limited to allow our instructors to provide individualized instruction. Check website for current information www.westfieldcreativearts.com or give us a call at 413-5795967 with any questions. Registration accepted by phone or mail.

We are also looking for instructors interested in sharing their knowledge with beginning to intermediate students interested in learning a new craft. Contact us for more information.

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Kathryn T. March of Brentwood, TN be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 10/17/2017. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.

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UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court.

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LOTS CLEARED • TREE REMOVAL • EXCAVATION FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

PERRY’S

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

Lic. #26177 • AGAWAM, MA

Too Small!

$ 60 Flat Rate Residential Computer Repair Virus Removal • Hardware Upgrades • Data Recovery • Reinstalls Screen Replacements & More! (800) 259-4877

acceleratedit.net

650 New Ludlow Rd. • South Hadley, MA 01075

Back Yard BOBCAT Service • Debris, shrub & thick brush removal • all types of home lanDscaping consiDereD • mulch, stone, fill anD loam

Mike Shaker

(413) 562-6502

Serving Westfield and surrounding communities

Carleton’s

Custom Lamp Picture Repair Framing 38 West school st. and and Restoration Westfield, MA Repair Appointments anytime

(413) 568-2339

(413) 537-5842

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PETS

FIREWOOD

$$ AUTOS WANTED $$

JML FORESTRY Seasoned Firewood for Sale 1/2 to Full Cords Delivered 413-575-8900 Westfield

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

PETS

Deadline: Thursday, 1 WEEK PRIOR to your Tag Sale! (not same week)

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME PET SITTING SERVICE Vacation care, over night sittings, daily dog walks.

(413)667-3684

Bernese Mountain Puppies Ready to go September 16. $1500.

Call Kelly in Southwick 413-569-1420

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

floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118

A STEP ABOVE THE REST! JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Repair your chimney before winter wreaks havoc. We do brick repair, crown seals and repairs. We also do stainless steel liner installs, as well as stainless rain caps. We sweep all flues. Free estimates provided.

Call: 413-330-2186

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

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

CLEANING A.R.A. Junk, Furniture & Appliance Removal Full house clean-outs.

Basements, attics & garages.

Demolition: Patios, sheds and swing-sets. You name it...we take it! Senior discounts. Free estimates on phone. Credit cards accepted. 7 days a week.

Emergency, same day service.

Call Pete 413-433-0356

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

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

FORESTRY JML FORESTRY Seasoned Firewood for Sale 1/2 to Full Cords Delivered 413-575-8900 Westfield

HAULING A DUMP TRUCK Attic, cellars garages cleaned out. Wood and brush removal.

Handy-Man services plus painting.

(413)569-0794 (413)374-5377 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION

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

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

FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, in your home or business. No job too small or too big. Electrical service upgrades, new construction or additions, emergency generators; New installation and maintenance service. Fully insured/licensed.

Call Jason, Master Electrician: 413-568-6293 POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring.

Free estimates. Insured.

SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. NOW DOING LIGHT FIXTURE REWIRING AND LAMP REPAIR. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered!

Best prices, prompt service.

Lic. #A-16886 (413)562-5816

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

HOUSE PAINTING ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

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

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

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

LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

Better Business Bureau A+ Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages).

Fully insured. Free estimates.

(413)525-2892 (413)265-6380

We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

We specialize in residential/commercial, interior/exterior painting and staining, ceiling and drywall repairs, water damage repair, exterior home repairs, and carpentry of all types including roof repairs.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727

AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR

www.Ls-painting.com

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

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

21 Years experience.

Licensed & insured.

Repairs, Renovations & Construction. Specializing in Decks, Garages, Basement conversions. Additions, Log Cabins and Barn Repairs.

Veteran Owned & Operated 10% Sr. Discounts

Call Dave: 413-568-6440 DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com PIONEER VALLEY PROPERTY SERVICES 413-454-3366

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

A & J LANDSCAPING Fall Clean-ups Mowing, Trimming, Mulching Planting & Landscape Design Quality Work & Service Call Tony

413-519-7001 Bobcat service also available For Bobcat service, call Mike @ 413-562-6502 Fall Clean-ups & Leaf pick-up

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE Plumley Landscape, Inc. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including in-ground and above ground swimming pools.

413-862-4749

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Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC All your landscaping needs, Residential & Commercial -------Lawn aeration & seeding, hedge trimming, brush removal. Fall clean-ups, curb-side leaf pick-up, lawn mowing.

5-step fertilizing.

Snow plowing & ice management -------Hardscaping Patios, walkways, fire pits and retaining walls. Bobcat services also available.

-------Call today for your FREE estimate!!!

FULLY INSURED (413) 626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com _________________________

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

Rip out & removal of old shrubs & plantings Snow Plowing Residential / Commercial Fully insured 27 years experience

413-575-1016

Complete Home Renovations, Improvements, Repairs & Maintenance. Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Decks, Siding, Windows, Painting, Flooring and more.

FIREWOOD & TOP SOIL -----------------

Rental Property Management, Turnovers and Repair Services.

CSL Licensed, HIC Reg. Fully Insured - Free Estimates & References

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

SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

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

LAWN & GARDEN

MULCH! MULCH! MULCH! -----------------

business DIRECTORY CHIMNEY SWEEPS

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

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)

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.

TAG SALES WESTFIELD: 11 Pilgrim Dr. (off Colony Dr.). Fri/Sat. Sept 29th/30th. 9am-2pm. Housewares, kids toys, Jr. Clothes (Sm-Med). Lots to see! Great prices. Rain or Shine

WESTFIELD: 809 West Rd. Sat/Sun, October 14th/15th.

9am-3pm. FANTASTIC ITEMS! Canoe, A/C, Stainless Steel work tables (2), Vintage Columbia Bike - Never used with original box! 2 Violins, Stained Glass items, Hand-made Afghan, Tools, Recumbent Stationary Bike/Eliptical Trainer, Lamps. So much more!

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

CHESTER- 3 bedroom, 1-bath Duplex apartment. Available November 1. $725/month. Security deposit and references required. 413-519-5738.

WESTFIELD: 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor apartment. Newly renovated. New appliances. Available immediately. References Required. $1125.00 +utilities. No pets. Call 413-262-3398

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

OFFICE SPACE WESTFIELD: Furnished office for rent, one room, 1st floor with private bathroom. $400 per month includes utilities, ample parking, security deposit required.

413-568-1957

"No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

LAND

413-788-6787 top-truck.com

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

Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your FALL appointment.

413-237-2053

Building Lots for Sale Westfield: 2 Building Lots; 0 Roosevelt Ave. Reduced to $68,500 per lot. Each lot is 0.32 acres, zoned up to a 2,200 sq. ft. home. Across from WHS. Lots are fully cleaned & stumped. All utilities are available. City sewer/water.

Call: 413-568-2804 or 364-2459 or 885-3070

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

PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION Better Business Bureau A+ Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages).

Fully insured. Free estimates.

(413)525-2892 (413)265-6380