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VOL. 82 NO. 284

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Ashley Street school gets go-ahead

By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The National Park Service has notified the city that it will accept a proposal to duplicate playground facilities which will allow the city to use part of the Cross Street playground for construction of a new $26 million elementary school at the intersection of Ashley and Cross streets.

“We have approved your request for a partial conversion of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) section 6(f) protected outdoor recreation lands at the Cross Street Playground in Westfield, Massachusetts,” National Park Service Regional Director of the Northeast Region Dennis R. Reidenbach said in a Nov. 18 communication to Robert O’Connor, LWCF Alternate State Liaison Officer, Division of Conservation Services,

Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs.

“This park was established as a result of LWCF Project # 25-00269 Westfield Multi Park Project – Cross Street Playground,” Reidenbach said.

“The City of Westfield has converted a 1.35 acre portion of the 6(f) protected Cross Street Playground. The 46.3 acre replacement site is known as the Weilgus Property and is located approximately V-t of a mile from the converted parkland. The replacement site is of greater fair market value than the converted parkland and is of equal recreational usefulness and location.”

“Requirements of the 6(f) conversion process under the LWCF Act have been met. The approved amendment and a copy of this letter have been sent to Melissa Cryan,” Reidenbach said. “Please notify ASHLEY STREET SCHOOL DESIGN

A small unused playscape once alive with children is all that’s left at the Ashley Street School. The school’s location is marked in the middle of the photo where a large cellar hole is located. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Council adopts tax rate

By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – City residential, businesses and industry taxpayers will see a tax increase of less than 1 percent because of creative legislation approved last night, if the Department of Revenue accepts the action.

The City Council, on the recommendation of its Finance Committee, adopted a motion to cut the tax levy by nearly $2 million dollars, money that the city will not need to raise. Several council members questioned if that action is legal and if it will be

us when settlement on the replacement property has taken place.”

The federal agency’s approval will also allow the state to release funds for other park-related projects, specifically a $2 million grant to fund the next phase of the Columbia Greenway bicycle trail.

The City Council voted last night to accept the grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, although several councilors questioned the sta-

for the rail trail construction project that will extend the trail north over Little River to East Silver St. That scope of work includes rehabilitation of the “Tin Bridge” over Little River and the removal and replacement of a second bridge over South Meadow Road.

Cressotti said receipt of the grant will allow the construction work to start in the spring, with completion set for November of 2014 for the See Ashley Street, Page 3

Museum ready for Valley Gives

Frank Molander, of Suffield, Conn., a historian, re-enacts the role of a French officer during the French & Indian War as part of a Living History event sponsored by the Noble and Cooley Center for Historic Preservation.

The event was free and open to the public. (File

By PETER FRANCIS Staff Writer WESTFIELD – As nonprofit organizations from Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties eagerly anticipate the second annual Valley Gives online event on December 12, NPOs from greater Westfield are hoping to receive donations, as well.

The Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP) museum is one of the

photo by chief photographer Frederick Gore)

See Museum, Page 3

See Tax Rate, Page 3

Easthampton marijuana dispensary proposed

By CARL E. HARTDEGEN Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is in the process of winnowing 100 applications to establish and operate medical marijuana dispensaries in the Bay State and one of organizations competing for one of the 35 licenses to be issued is based in nearby Easthampton.

In May, 2013, the Westfield City

tus of the grant.

“If the grant is accepted, will the state be forthcoming in releasing that money?”

Ward 4 Councilor Mary O’Connell asked. “I don’t think that money will be coming anytime soon, but I will vote to accept it.”

City Engineer Mark Cressotti said that he spoke with the state grant agent Wednesday.

“The grant is in the mail,” he told O’Connell.

The $2 million grant will go to the Engineering Department

Council adopted a one-year moratorium for dispensaries in the city at the request of the Planning Board to allow time for the board to research and create a draft ordinance for consideration by the council.

In Southwick, a proposal by a New York-based organization, Hampden Care, to use idle greenhouses to produce medical marijuana was rejected by the town’s Planning Board. The 3-2 vote by

the board to approve a special permit to grow marijuana at the Hudson Drive greenhouses last used to grow roses failed because a super-majority was needed to approve the permit.

In Easthampton, Kind Medical Inc. has been established with principals who include Westfield physician Joseph P. Keenan as president and former Pittsfield See Dispensary, Page 3

Westfield State University vice president of administration and finance, Milton Santiago, seated left, watches in the background as Westfield State University Trustees Terry M. Craven, right, and James P. Ruberto, center right, question WSU President Dr. Evan Dobelle, not shown, during an August 29 meeting at the university. Santiago resigned this week. (File photo by Frederick Gore)

WSU’s Santiago steps down WESTFIELD (AP) — Changes at the top of the Westfield State University administration are continuing.

A school spokesman says the school’s vice president for administration and finance Milton Santiago has submitted his resignation.

The resignation comes just weeks after President Evan Dobelle stepped down after some people questioned what they called extravagant travel and spending habits. Dobelle said his spending was to promote the university.

A university spokeswoman says Santiago’s resignation less than a year after he was hired was voluntary and the controversy over Dobelle may have been a factor. Trustees last month had asked Santiago to develop a plan to reduce the number of credit cards issued to administrators from 40 to around five and centralize all travel in a single office.

Christmas Gifts An evening of classic stories and Christmas Cheer.

WESTFIELD THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: 28 Court Street Westfield, MA

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Lecrenski Bros. holiday lighting Colorfully decorated holiday characters glow in the Lecrenski Bros. Inc., yard at 600 Southwick Road in Westfield. The display is located at the Southwick / Westfield town line and is open to the public. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Abner Gibbs Elementary School calendar raffle Barn Homes Needed for Cats WESTFIELD - Abner Gibbs Elementary School is holding a calendar raffle fundraiser in celebration of the school turning 100 years old. 100 days of prizes to celebrate 100 years of quality education at Abner Gibbs Elementary School. Calendars are available for purchase at the school office 413-572-6418. Cash or checks made payable to Abner Gibbs PTO are acceptable forms of payment. Each calendar is $10.00 and there are many fabulous prizes provided by our local community donators. Drawing begins January 1, 2014 and ends April 10, 2014. Winning entries will be placed back into drawing.

Winners will be contacted by phone and prize pickup will be during school hours in the office.

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WESTFIELD -Westfield Homeless Cat Project is looking for barn homes for outdoor cats. These cats are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. Call/text Kathy at 413.388.0020 or email: catlady1951@comcast.net.

ODDS & ENDS Ore. man learns driving tank harder than it looks GOLD BEACH, Ore. (AP) — Sometimes an owner’s manual is not enough.

Oregon State Police say that’s what a 58-year-old man learned when he tried to drive a 50-ton battle tank up a steep grade near the coastal town of Gold Beach.

The Oregonian reports (http://is. gd/8B9APs ) that the 1969 Chieftain had been purchased by a local resident, but a truck driver transporting the tank was unable to climb the grade. So he unloaded it at a turnout along U.S. Highway 101.

The owner’s caretaker, Jeffrey Glossop of Pistol River, decided he could get the tank up the hill.

State Police Lt. Gregg Hastings notes that Glossop had the operator’s manual.

But Hastings says the tank slipped out of gear and rolled back down across the busy highway, crashing through a guardrail.

Glossop gave it another try, and the tank it rolled backward again through another guardrail and down an embankment.

Glossop was cited for reckless driving and first-degree criminal mischief.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2013. There are 25 days left in the year.

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n Dec. 6, 1957, America’s first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed as Vanguard TV3 rose only about four feet off a Cape Canaveral launch pad before crashing back down and exploding.

ON THIS DATE: In 1790, Congress moved to Philadelphia from New York.

In 1884, Army engineers completed construction of the Washington Monument by setting an aluminum capstone atop the obelisk.

In 1889, Jefferson Davis, the first and only president of the Confederate States of America, died in New Orleans.

In 1907, the worst mining disaster in U.S. history occurred as 362 men and boys died in a coal mine explosion in Monongah, West Virginia.

In 1917, some 2,000 people died when an explosives-laden French cargo ship collided with a Norwegian vessel at the harbor in Halifax, Nova Scotia, setting off a blast that devastated the city.

In 1922, the Irish Free State came into being under terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty.

In 1947, Everglades National Park in Florida was dedicated by President Harry S. Truman.

In 1962, 37 coal miners were killed in an explosion at the Robena No. 3 Mine operated by U.S. Steel in Carmichaels, Pa. In 1969, a free concert by The Rolling Stones at the Altamont Speedway in Alameda County, Calif., was marred by the deaths of four people, including one who was stabbed by a Hell’s Angel.

In 1973, House minority leader Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew.

In 1989, 14 women were shot to death at the University of Montreal’s school of engineering by a man who then took his own life.

TEN YEARS AGO: A U.S. warplane in pursuit of a “known terrorist” attacked a village in eastern Afghanistan, mistakenly killing nine children. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld met with senior American commanders in Iraq, and was assured that a recent switch to more aggressive anti-insurgency tactics had begun to pay off. Army became the first team to finish 0-13 in major college history after a 34-6 loss to Navy. Ireland’s Rosanna Davison was crowned Miss World at the southern Chinese tropical resort of Sanya.

FIVE YEARS AGO: President-elect Barack Obama said in a Saturday radio and Internet address that he’d asked his economic team for a recovery plan that would save or create more than 2 million jobs.

Indicted Democratic U.S. Rep. William Jefferson was ousted from his New Orleans area district in a special election won by

Republican attorney Anh “Joseph” Cao, who became the first Vietnamese-American in Congress. A Greek youth, 15-yearold Alexandros Grigoropoulos, was shot to death during a confrontation with police in Athens, sparking two weeks of riots. Heiress Martha “Sunny” von Bulow, who’d spent the last 28 years of her life in a coma, died in New York City at age 76.

ONE YEAR AGO:

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi remained defiant after a night of clashes involving thousands of his supporters and opponents outside his palace in Cairo that left six people dead and hundreds injured; Morsi refused to call off a referendum on a disputed constitution. Republicans pushed right-to-work legislation through the Michigan state House and Senate amid raucous protests from throngs of union supporters.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Comedy performer David Ossman is 77. Actor Patrick Bauchau is 75. Country singer Helen Cornelius is 72. Actor James Naughton is 68. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is 68. Rhythm-and-blues singer Frankie Beverly (Maze) is 67.

Former Sen. Don Nickles, R-Okla., is 65. Actress JoBeth Williams is 65. Actor Tom Hulce is 60. Actor Kin Shriner is 60.

Actor Wil Shriner is 60. Actor Miles Chapin is 59. Rock musician Rick Buckler (The Jam) is 58. Comedian Steven Wright is 58. Country singer Bill Lloyd is 58. Singer Tish Hinojosa is 58. Rock musician Peter Buck (R.E.M.) is 57. Rock musician David Lovering (Pixies) is 52. Actress Janine Turner is 51. Rock musician Ben Watt (Everything But The Girl) is 51.

Writer-director Judd Apatow is 46. Rock musician Ulf “Buddha” Ekberg (Ace of Base) is 43. Writer-director Craig Brewer is 42. Actress Colleen Haskell is 37.

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over 350 nonprofit organizations that are participating in the event.

The museum is hoping to raise enough in online donations to earn one of the top donor participation prizes for the day, which total $10,000, $7,500 and $5,000 for the top three finishers.

The NCCHP museum, located in Noble and Cooley Drum Factory in Granville, opened in 2007 to “preserve and present the rich history of manufacturing, agricultural pursuits and rural crafts in Granville and the surrounding hill towns.”

“My great-great-great grandfather started the factory, and we’re still making drums today,” said Liz Smith of the NCCHP. “(The museum) is all about living history, how it was in the hilltowns through the industrial revolution.”

With a mission of “Keeping the drumbeat of history” alive, the NCCHP’s goal is to teach area residents and children about how their ancestors lived, worked and spent their leisure time in the hilltowns.

“The first Saturday in February, we do an ice cutting demonstration on the shop pond with an artist in period costume, and we invite people to use the tools they used to cut ice to show how our ancestors kept things cold,” said Smith.

A “three seasons” museum open in the spring, summer, and fall, the factory, which produced 631 drums in 1854, a number which ballooned as high as 50,000 drums a year during the Civil War, opened up the museum when it was forced to outsource some of it’s production in 2007.

“An archeologist suggested we make a museum to show how things were made,” said Smith, whose factory also holds in it’s possession one of it’s drums which survived the Battle of Gettysburg.

“We’re very excited for this year’s Valley Gives event,” she added, saying that her NPO is looking to raise more funds this year and improve on it’s finish in last year’s event, in which it placed tenth in greatest number of indivual donations.

“We’re looking to do even better this year,” she said.

The NCCHP will be hosting a reception in their 42 Water Street factory in Granville on December 12 to track the organization’s progress, and encourages all to attend and visit www. ncchp.org to learn more about the museum and schedule a tax deductible donation.

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Tax Rate Continued from Page 1 accepted by the DOR, which has to confirm the city’s number before tax bills can be mailed.

The council also approved an appropriation of $1,245,368 from the city’s stabilization fund to balance the budget.

Mayor Daniel M. Knapik submitted the appropriation request because of tax abatements which included a large statewide settlement for Verizon of $92,000 from 2009 and an increase in senior citizen abatements and other tax appeals for 2011 and 2012 which totaled $144,367.00. The overlay deficits were submitted to the council in June for consideration and acceptance but the council had not acted, which caused a deficit to occur by last night’s meeting.

An additional shortfall was noted in the revenue category of new growth. The mayor had budgeted $800,000 and the actual amount was $642,475. This was well below the 5, 10 and 20 year new growth revenue numbers. The mayor expects new growth to exceed $800,000, as some of this year’s deficit could be attributed to delays in construction of recent new commercial developments which will show up as a positive in next year’s new growth.

Approval required two votes of the council because appropriations of stabilization funds require affirmative votes of at least nine council members. The first vote failed by one vote, with eight councilors voting in support and four voting against the appropriation. The second vote was approved 9-3 after Finance Chairman Richard E. Onofrey said that his committee would make the motion to cut the levy, which would result in a new tax rate of less than one percent. At-large Councilor

Kevin Harraghy was absent at last night’s meeting.

Onofrey said that the tax rate, without the levy reduction, would have been 3.4 percent for all classes of property.

“I hear from people, not just in Ward 5, but across the city that taxes are going up far too much, far too fast,” Onofrey said. “People can’t afford to pay those taxes, or to afford to live here in Westfield.

“My motivation is to help out the people who pay those taxes, to give relief from the tax burden on people in Westfield,” Onofrey said.

“This will give residential and businesses taxpayers a marginal (tax rate) increase of less than 1 percent.

“The 1.7 million we’re cutting from the levy can be replenished with free cash funds when they are certified by the DOR,” Onofrey said.

Knapik will have to cut that $1.7 from the current budget, taking funds from accounts that have not yet been encumbered until that funding can be restored with the free cash account.

“I want to be sure that once free cash is certified, those funds will be put back into the budget,” Ward 6 Councilor Christopher Crean said.

The council also adopted a 1.63 percent tax shift; the same number as last year, so that any tax rate increase would be evenly divided between residential property owners and commercial, industrial, and personal (CIP) property owners. That shift results in a residential factor of 87.5837 used by the city’s financial officers to set the tax rates for all classes of property.

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 GRANVILLE Monday Night Meetings in Town Hall 7pm-8:30pm

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Selectmen at 6 pm

Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Council on Aging Meeting at 9 am Board of Selectmen at 5 am

WESTFIELD Council on Aging at 1 pm Police Commission at 5:30 pm

SOUTHWICK Council On Aging at 1 pm Board of Selectmen at 6:50 pm Board of Appeals at 7 pm

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

Ashley Street Continued from Page 1 south portion, Phase 1, of the trail project.

The Board of Public Works voted unanimously last May to conditionally award Part 2 of the South Phase of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail construction project to ET&L Corporation of Stow.

ET&L submitted the low bid of $2,297,538 to construct the next three quarters of a mile of the trail, work that includes extensive bridge work.

The Columbia Greenway Rail Trail became a reality when the first 5,000 feet of the linear park were completed during Part 1 of the South Phase, extending the trail, which has been completed in Southwick, from the city line

to just south of Tin Bridge.

City officials initially believed that the project would have to be advertised for new bids, but Cressotti said the Law Department determined that the original contract approved by the BPW is still valid.

The Columbia Greenway project was broken into phases because of the cost of replacing the seven bridges the former railroad crossed in the downtown area. The other two phases are the middle phase, extending the trail from East Silver Street to Orange Street and the north phase, which will extend the rail trail across the Westfield River, terminating at Women’s Temperance Park.

Dispensary Continued from Page 1 State Sen. Andrea F. Nuciforo Jr., and proposes to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Easthampton.

Nuciforo said that the new company has plans to operate in a former mill building at 142 Pleasant Street.

Nuciforo pointed out that no licenses have been awarded but said that each of the Commonwealth’s 14 counties will have to have at least one medical marijuana dispensary.

He said that since the state’s population is concentrated at the eastern end of the Commonwealth “our guess is that Franklin, Berkshire, Hampshire and Hampden (counties) will end up with one” dispensary and he hopes that Kind Medical will be the dispensary in Hampshire County.

He said that the entire operation will be contained in the mill building with growing operations upstairs and the actual dispensary on the ground floor.

Nuciforo said that each dispensary must control the

entire process “from seed to sale” and will also have to provide marijuana in a nonsmokable form known in the regulations as marijuana infused product which could be in an ointment, oil or edible product.

In other states which allow medical use of marijuana, he said, “about half (the product) in many dispensaries is nonsmokable cannabis products.”

Nuciforo is optimistic that Kind Medical will be awarded a license and said “we’ve put together a strong team” and added that “we thought it necessary to build a team that included medical professionals” such as Keenan, a well established and well respected local physician.

He said the team “will adhere to the spirit and letter of the regulations” and could be ready to begin operations late next year.

“If we do get the license we would like to be able to offer services in the late summer or early fall of 2014,” he said.

marked signs and a collection basket will guide customers to the collection area. The stores, will then in turn collect all donations and drive them to their locally chosen charity. Nutro Pet Foods has partnered with Rocky’s in donating over $1,500 worth of premium dog and cat food to kick start the program.

Donations will be delivered directly to the Shelter or Humane Society on or about December 24.

Last year, the second annual pet food drive resulted in over 6,500 pounds of food and many toys, pet beds and other needed accessories being donated to a long list of

worthy humane societies and animal shelters.

“This year our drive has been lengthened by one week, every year we increase the amount donated, thereby helping even more neglected animals, still, this year we will strive to surpass last years’ collection” said Director of Marketing and Advertising Geoffrey Webb.

Please give generously.

IN BRIEF

Neighborhood Stores Help Community Shelters WESTFIELD -– Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with 32 neighborhood based stores is proud to announce their partnership with Nutro Pet Foods in joining together with its’ customers to help homeless and abandoned pets. The drive runs now through December 23.

Each of the 32 Rocky’s Ace Hardware stores have partnered with an area Humane Society or Shelter to collect food this Holiday Season for the much forgotten and unfortunate animals in our own community.

“The drive has become an annual tradition here at Rocky’s. It’s a fantastic opportunity for concerned individuals to help innocent animals without having to make a separate trip to their area Animal Shelter or Humane Society” said Rocco Falcone, president and CEO. Here is how the program works: Customers make donations of much needed pet food at their local Rocky’s Ace Hardware store, specially

Psychic Bridges presents

Past Life Regressions with Harry Kroner

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air, Craft F le & Bake Saeon Lunch St. Peter and St. Casimir Church Parish Center

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Sun., Dec. 8th 9:00am-Noon Kolace Breads • Crafts • Homemade Soups • Pastries • Baked Potatoes • Ornaments • Chinese Raffle • Aprons • Baby Items • Table Runners • Unique Items • Decorations

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Recently, I called Comcast to change my service and hopefully lower the cost. In finalizing the change, I asked if Comcast offered a senior discount. The answer was NO. Because the City of Westfield didn’t opt for this option in their contract with Comcast. Can someone explain this to all the seniors in the City??? Thank You. You would need to discuss this with the Mayor’s office since they are the ones that negotiate the contract with Comcast.

This message is to the people who are buying the $2.00 Christmas Lottery tickets. There is a bonus number on the right top of the ticket that people are not scratching. I just picked up two tickets off the ground and neither bonus number was scratched. Both tickets were very wet, but I was able to scratch one of them that was a loser. I guess I’ll have to wonder about the other one because it is too destroyed to scratch. Happy Scratching and pay attention; you could get a CHRISTMAS SURPRISE. Hi! What’s going on with the PulseLine? Goes days without any comments in the paper. Is nobody calling in? Then we got these long, long things of people going crazy on their computers sending it in to the PulseLine. Just wondering. Maybe you can give me an answer. We print all the ones that are e-mailed to us (pulseline@thewestfieldnews.com) or submitted online at www.thewestfieldnews.com/category/ pulseline. If no one submits anything there’s nothing to print.

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Obama on Nelson Mandela’s death: Make future ‘worthy of his sacrifice’

By EDWARD-ISAAC DOVERE Politico.com President Barack Obama Thursday eulogized Nelson Mandela as “a man who took history in his hands and bent the arc of the moral universe toward justice.”

Obama, speaking shortly after South African President Jacob Zuma announced Mandela’s death, called the man for so long known as Prisoner 46664 as “one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth.”

“We will not likely see the likes of Nelson Mandela again — so it falls to us as best we can to forward the example that he set: to make decisions guided not by hate, but by love, to never discount the difference that one person can make, to strive for a future that is worthy of his sacrifice.”

The president is expected to travel to South Africa for the state funeral, which has not yet been scheduled. National security staff told Obama in the Oval Office of Mandela’s death shortly before 5 p.m. EST, White House officials said.

Obama ordered American flags lowered to half staff through Monday in recognition that “the United States has lost a close friend, South Africa has lost an incomparable liberator, and the world has lost an inspiration for freedom, justice, and human dignity.”

He reiterated these sentiments to Zuma in a phone call Thursday evening, offering his condolences on behalf of the nation, and speaking of “how profoundly Mandela’s extraordinary example of moral courage, kindness, and humility influenced his own life” and of the deep relationship between the United States and South Africa, the White House said.

Mandela is the father of modern South Africa, and Obama addressed part of his remarks to the people of that nation as well, praising them for being an example to the world of “renewal and reconciliation and resilience.”

Beginning his statement at the White House by reading a quote from Mandela, the president spoke for just a few minutes, reflecting on Mandela’s impact on the world — and on him personally. Obama spoke of how reading Mandela shaped his thinking about who he was and who would want to be, recalling that his own entry into politics was a speech at an anti-apartheid, South African divestment rally.

“I am one of the countless millions who drew inspirations See Mandela, Page 8

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Obamacare canceled policies: One heavy lift

By DAVID NATHER Politico.com Enrollment surge or no enrollment surge, the next Obamacare challenge is a big one: How will the White House make sure all those people with canceled policies get new coverage by Jan. 1?

At the rate the signups are going — even with the speedier, newly functioning Obamacare website — the administration has a vast distance to travel before the estimated 4 to 5 million people with canceled policies get new health coverage.

In fact, health care experts say, it’s not out of the question that the Obama administration could face the worst-case scenario on Jan. 1: the number of uninsured Americans actually goes up.

That’s a long shot, and there are plenty of reasons why it might not happen, since there are other ways those people could replace their health coverage, like signing up directly with insurers. Not all of the policies will expire in December. And even if the ranks of the uninsured did increase, it could be such a brief event that no one would ever be able to confirm it.

But even with all the variables, one thing is for certain: the Obama administration has one seriously long road to travel from the signups it has now to the number who will likely need to replace their coverage. That’s a bad place to be, given that the point of the law was to cover more people, not fewer people.

“It’s hard to know [the outcome], but it’s hard to see how it’s not a heavy lift given the numbers,” said Gail Wilensky, who ran the Medicare agency under the first President George Bush.

Ron Pollack of Families USA believes the “overwhelming majority” of people with canceled policies will be able to replace it. But even Pollack, one of the law’s most vocal supporters, concedes: “That does not mean 100 percent, because you never get 100 percent.”

Administration officials say they’re not concerned. The new, improved website can handle 800,000 visitors a day, they say, which allows plenty of capacity to help all of the people who need to replace their coverage — if they use the federal website.

And some, though not all, will be able to extend their current health insurance now that the administration is allowing insurers to offer that option.

“Anyone who selects a plan by Dec 23 and pays by the date set by the insurer will have coverage by Jan. 1. The site can now handle at least 800,000 visitors a day and is stable,” said Joanne Peters, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services.

“We are seeing consumers apply and enroll in coverage, and expect enrollment to increase given all of the technical improvements we have made to the site. Additionally, [the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services] is reaching out to consumers who may be having difficulty to help them with next steps,” Peters said.

The most likely outcome is that some people will get coverage through the health insurance exchanges, some will get it directly through their old insurers, and some will get extensions on their old health insurance. All of the dominoes would have to fall the wrong way for the number of uninsured people to go up.

But if there’s one thing the health care rollout has specialized in so far, it’s dominoes falling the wrong way. That’s why health care experts can’t rule it out. And even a small number of people who can’t replace their coverage — and end up uninsured on Jan. 1 — would send Obamacare right back into P.R. hell.

The math, roughly, works like this. During the slow, balky month of October, 106,000 people selected health coverage through the federal HealthCare.gov enrollment site and the state websites, according to administration estimates. Another 400,000 were determined to be eligible for Medicaid. Add to that the 100,000 or so who signed up through HealthCare.gov alone in November, according to Bloomberg — assuming that number is at least in the ballpark — and the surges in state enrollment that are still being tallied.

And the enrollment does seem to be taking off on HealthCare. gov since the relaunch this weekend, as POLITICO reported that 29,000 people signed up on Sunday and Monday alone.

But by the best insurance industry estimates, as many as 4 million to 5 million people have gotten cancellation notices because their individual health insurance doesn’t meet Obamacare standards — meaning they’ll have to replace their health coverage. Even if the new, post-repair rate of signups continued at the faster pace, HealthCare.gov — the enrollment site that covers 36 states — would still be lucky to enroll 450,000 people by the end of December.

That pace certainly could speed up, and could even take off rapidly. It’s still early December, after all, the site has just been relaunched, and a lot of people who have just been browsing health plans may wait until later in the month to sign up. And not everyone who needs Obamacare coverage will use the federal website — some will use the state websites that are being run by 14 states and the District of Columbia.

And there’s an important qualifier: Not everyone with a canceled plan will need to replace it by Jan. 1. Some of those poli-

cies won’t expire until sometime next year, health insurance officials say.

But that still leaves a long way to go between the pace of enrollments now and the number the Obama administration will need to truly expand health coverage. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has said a “realistic target” is to cover 7 million people in the health insurance exchanges in 2014 — although she said that before the scope of the canceled policies problem became known, and administration officials have since backed away from setting enrollment targets.

“The arithmetic says that if they cannot, for mechanical reasons, sign up at least enough to replace those who lost individual coverage we will end up with a net increase in the number of uninsured,” said Mark Pauly, a conservative health economist at the University of Pennsylvania.

President Barack Obama offered his solution to the problem last month, by allowing health insurance companies to extend individuals’ policies for another year. The problem, though, is that not all states are allowing insurers to do that. Administration officials say 27 states are cooperating with the policy, but roughly another 20 have rejected the fix — including California and New York, two of the trailblazers in implementing Obamacare, according to a tally by America’s Health Insurance Plans. And even in states that will allow the extensions, not all insurance companies will go along.

Not everyone is worried. There are a lot of ways for people to replace their coverage, and not all of them involve the website. Some insurers will extend their policies. For those that don’t, they’re offering replacement policies — ones that comply with the law’s new benefit standards — to the people with canceled plans. Those may not always be the best bargains people could find if they shopped around, but they’d be available in a pinch.

Sabrina Corlette of Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute said it would be “a stretch” for the number of uninsured people to actually go up, since people can just enroll in new coverage directly, either through their current insurer or through a different one. They might not be able to get subsidies if they qualify, she said, but there’s no danger that they’d be rejected — because Obamacare now requires insurers to accept anyone with pre-existing conditions.

And it won’t be possible to track the number of people who sign up directly through insurers, because “we have zero data on signups outside of the exchanges,” said Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation. He also noted that some of the people with individual insurance will move into jobs with group health insurance, since that happens a lot in the individual market — though that’s not likely to happen for a lot of people before Jan. 1.

It will become immediately obvious if people are falling through the cracks, of course, since anyone who doesn’t get coverage by the time their health insurance expires will make noise about it — and so will members of Congress.

But there won’t necessarily be a way to know if they outnumber the people who have successfully signed up. Judy Solomon of the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities notes that “there is no ‘real time’ measure of uninsurance,” so if there was a short-term spike in the number of uninsured people, it would be impossible to confirm it.

Joe Antos of the American Enterprise Institute believes there could be a rise in uninsured people by January, because there will be a rush to enroll on HealthCare.gov in the last week before Dec. 23 — the deadline to get coverage by Jan. 1 — and that will slow down the website again. But because the official figures on uninsured people won’t be collected until March, he said, “the bulge might recede by then.”

Anyone who’s caught in that situation may have to rely on insurers’ self-interest in not losing them as customers. That’s a big leap of faith, given the well-known joys of dealing with health insurance bureaucrats. But some insurers say they’ll work with those customers to make sure they’re not just cut off if they walk into a doctor’s office on Jan. 2.

Kaiser Permanente, for example, doesn’t have the option to extend people’s policies beyond Jan. 1, because California isn’t allowing extensions. But it doesn’t make much difference, company officials say, if a customer’s health plan ends and they sign up for another Kaiser Permanente policy later — the only thing that would matter would be working out the new copayments and deductibles when the bill has to be paid.

It would matter, of course, if those customers later signed up with a different health insurer. But “it behooves health plans to cover consumers now and have faith that it all reconciles down the road,” said Kaiser Permanente spokesman Chris Stenrud.

“The last thing we want to do is chase away members who have already chosen us or people who are on the fence about staying with us.”

Brett Norman contributed to this story.

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State income tax to be cut on Jan. 1 BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts income tax will drop slightly in the new year — to 5.20 percent from the current 5.25 percent — because of stronger-thananticipated growth in revenues, state officials said Wednesday.

The tax rate will automatically drop on Jan. 1, Revenue Commissioner Amy Pitter said.

In a letter sent Wednesday to Secretary of Administration and Finance Glen Shor, Pitter said revenue growth met a number of thresholds over the past several months required to trigger the automatic reduction. Tax collections in November were 10.6 percent higher than in the same month a year ago. And through the first five months of the fiscal year, total revenue has grown $766 million, or 9.7 percent.

The growth has exceeded the state’s own benchmarks by $359 million so far in the year.

Massachusetts voters approved a ballot question in 2000 to gradually lower the income tax rate from 5.95 percent to 5 percent. In 2002, the Legislature froze the rate at 5.3 percent, but also added a mechanism that would allow the rate to fall in increments of 0.05 percent if growth in annual revenues meets certain benchmarks.

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The latest cut won’t prove much of a windfall for the typical taxpayer. For example, a married couple filing jointly who own a home, have two children under 12 and $100,000 in income would save an estimated $39 from a 0.05 percent cut in the income tax rate, according to the revenue department.

The reduction could have an impact on state finances, however. Pitter estimates that the state will lose about $65 million in revenue over the final six months of the fiscal year that runs through July 1.

The administration and lawmakers had been counting on higher-than-expected revenue growth to offset the loss of revenue that will result from the recent repeal of a tax on computer and software services. The so-called “tech tax” was expected to generate $161 million in the current fiscal year, but was repealed after strong opposition from business groups.

“We’re growing, and that’s good news,” Gov. Deval Patrick told reporters when asked Wednesday about next year’s tax cut.

But Patrick also noted that the formula for determining the automatic tax cut does not take into account the sharp drop that occurred in revenues during prior years because of the recession.

VT Air Guard Base to receive F-35A

ABURLINGTON, Vermont – Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard announced that the United States Air Force has selected the 158th Fighter Wing in Burlington, Vt., as the first F35A Air National Guard Base.

Burlington Air Guard Station is expected to receive 18 F-35As, replacing the 18 F-16 fighting Falcons currently assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing. The F-35A is expected to arrive in 2020.

“Burlington Air Guard Station (AGS) was selected because it presents the best mix of infrastructure, airspace and overall cost to the Air Force,” said Timothy Bridges, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations.

“Burlington’s airspace and ranges can also support projected F-35A operational training requirements and offers joint training opportunities with F-15Cs from Barnes AGS, the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, and CF-18s stationed at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville in Quebec.”

Approximately 300 airmen on base on Tuesday gathered in a hanger while Cray thanked them for their professionalism and hard work. He spoke of the deployments around the world and of the assistance to the citizens of Vermont during Tropical Storm Irene. He spoke of the Vermont Air National Guard’s Firefighting Unit who have assisted in saving lives many times both on and off the airport.

“Throughout that entire time, we’ve asked nothing more than for you to just do your job; to be proud of who you are as Green Mountain Boys; and to be proud of your mission,” said Cray. “Today is

a historic day for the United States Air Force, the Air National Guard and certainly, for the Vermont Air National Guard…This morning, I am pleased to announce, that the Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force have selected Burlington as the first Air National Guard Base for the F-35.”

Cray was joined by Gov. Peter Shumlin, Senator Patrick Leahy, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, and Chairwoman of the South Burlington City Council Pam Mackenzie.

Shumlin spoke about how proud he was of the Vermont National Guard and how this announcement is a proud day for all Vermonters. He spoke about the VTANG and the response to the 9-11 terrorist attack in New York City in 2001.

“You make us proud. What this decision does today is affirm your commitment, affirm your greatness and give us the equipment that we will need to continue to protect our nation and our state.

Congratulations! This is an endorsement of your dedication, your service, your hard-work, and your effectiveness in protecting the greatest democracy in the land.”

When Leahy asked the Airmen if they were proud, he was responded to with loud cheers and applause. He spoke about his conversation with the Secretary of the Air Force and how they talked about the incredible record and the hardworking men and women of the Vermont Air National Guard.

“Vermont has done far more than its share over the decades in both the Army Guard and the Air. You have been called because you are the best,” said Leahy.

Southampton Lions WESTFIELD - The Southampton Lions Club is now holding its meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Westwood Restaurant in Westfield.

This robust group is currently comprised of 36 men and women from Northampton, Easthampton and Southampton, and membership is open to residents 18 and older from any city or town in western Massachusetts.

Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their communities by conducting service projects and raising funds to help those in need wherever need exists. Part of a worldwide organization of more than 1.5 million members, the Lions motto is “We Serve.”

Lions Clubs across the state donate more than $1 million to Massachusetts Eye Research, but also conduct service activities emphasizing diabetes awareness, education and research, community welfare, improved hearing, and work with those who are physically and mentally impaired.

Lions members come from every walk of life, age and persuasion, but all have one thing in common: they enjoy helping others. While the primary function of the Club is charitable, its members often find involvement in Lionism leads to improved networking with others in the community.

Any resident interested in joining this local Lions Club is most welcome to come to a meeting as a guest to talk with others about the work of Lionism and get to know the benefits of becoming a member.

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luxe leisure KIM COOK Associated Press “To the art of working well, a civilized race would add the art of playing well,” philosopher George Santayana said.

For those with means, pursuing leisure can involve the finest components. Beautiful materials and craftwork can take these items into the realm of art.

“The market for these highend sporting items is extremely fractured. No one is authentically showcasing these exceptional artisans in a way that celebrates their superior craftsmanship,” says Pippa McArdle, co-founder of Bespoke Global, which sells custom-made home furnishings and accessories.

So what does play look like, at the luxury end of the spectrum?

WATER SPORTS As journalist Tom Brokaw said, “If fishing is a religion, fly fishing is high church.”

Aficionados appreciate the craftsmanship of Willow Reels, started in Clarkston, Mich., by Chris Reister. He makes classic fly fishing reels out of aircraft-grade aluminum, brass, and ebony, redwood, or maple burl. You can buy the reels laser-cut with scroll, tribal or flower motifs, or have your own design inlaid. (www.bespokeglobal. com ) In Blue Ridge, Ga., Bill Oyster’s eponymous company makes supple bamboo fly rods that he sells worldwide.

Former President Jimmy Carter has one. The reel seats are hand-engraved, the cane is flamed to add spring and resilience, the finish guides are bronze and the hardware

is blued, an electrochemical process that protects against rust. (www.oysterbamboo. com ) And then there are boats.

Nick Schade, a designer and boat builder in Groton, Conn., draws inspiration from early Inuit and Aleut designs, crafting kayaks and canoes from a variety of cedars, fiberglass and carbon-Kevlar cloth. His Night Heron kayak is in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection. (www. woodenboats.com ) Plying the waters in a human-powered vessel requires a fine paddle; Sanborn Canoe, a Minnesotabased outfitter, offers some elegant ones, with names like Minnetonka and Gitchi Gummi. Made of woods like cedar, aspen and black walnut, they’re painted with striking graphics that might leave you wondering whether to dip them in the water or mount them on the wall.

LAND SPORTS Are teams chasing balls more your thing? Weekend gridironers might like one of the footballs or baseballs made by Leather Head Sports, started by Cooperstown, N.Y., homeboy Paul Cunningham.

Rawhide-laced, in colors ranging from classic tawny caramel to royal blue and red, the balls are made of leather from the Horween company in Chicago.

Leather Head also makes the Lemon Ball Baseball, inspired by the original 19th century lemon-peel-style ball.

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She also offers custom game pieces made of malachite, rock crystal, lapis lazuli, turquoise or jasper, encased in brass. (www.alexandralldesign.com ) Hattrick backgammon sets, popular with professional players, are offered with

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Hammacher Schlemmer offers a wall-mounted board complete with acrylic shelves and rosewood and boxwood pieces that will keep the action safe for days or weeks. (www.hammacher.com ) Foosball is for more than college pubs. High-end Italian game-table maker Teckell offers crystal, walnut and even 24-karat gold in their collection. (www.teckell.com ) Billiard Toulet has designed the Lambert pool table, crafted of sleek stainless steel, with a top that slides on when play is over. A soundproofed ball return and tournamentgrade cloth are part of the package, but you can add an LED light set as an option. (www.quantum-play.com ) The makers of the chess set used by 1972 champions Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer also make a range of other board games, including Scrabble, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit and Risk. They’ll create custom games using exotic leathers like alligator with stingray, nickel, gold or even diamond finishes. (www. geoffreyparker.com ) And for armchair speed demons, consider Stock Car Racing Simulator, which puts you at realistic controls to zoom around one of 21 legendary courses, including the Daytona International Speedway. (www.hammacher.com )

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“Until four years ago, I was Scrooge-y when it came to holiday decorating — a result of seeing the same old thing over and over again,” says Brian Patrick Flynn, a Los Angeles-based interior designer and executive producer of HGTV.com’s “Holiday House.”

But after finding ways to “reinvent the look and feel of Christmas for my own home,” Flynn says he “rediscovered how much fun seasonal styling can be when you make it your own.”

Here he and two other design experts — Jon Call of Mr. Call Designs and Betsy Burnham of Burnham Design — offer suggestions on shaking up holiday decorating.

SUPER STOCKINGS Call’s family takes a creative approach to Christmas stockings: On the night before Christmas Eve, they make new stockings by sewing together large pieces of felt (inexpensive at any craft store) using a simple blanket stitch.

“We let our imaginations fly when it comes to decorating the outsides, and top off each one with our name and the year,” he says. “Making these stockings gives us all something to do the night before Christmas (Eve), and we share memories and laughter along the way.”

TERRIFIC TREES A Christmas tree doesn’t have to stay parked in one place. Flynn recommends putting a small tree on wheels (maybe in a vintage metal wagon or an old metal washtub with casters on the bottom) so you can change its location when you’re entertaining to create space or to bring extra holiday style to a different room.

Another option is ditching red and green tree decorations for an understated color palette.

“This year I created a toneon-tone tree using all shades of light gray,” Flynn says. “To do this right, it’s all about having a balance of texture, finish, shape, scale and proportion.”

Try a white tree if you’ll be using light colors and neutrals, or a green tree with decorations in earth tones.

To shake up your tree’s decorations, Call suggests going with a theme.

“Last year for a client, I indulged in masses of vintage mercury-glass ornaments of all sizes and shapes. Silver was literally dripping off the tree. It was spectacular,” he says. “This year we are changing it up a bit and creating a completely edible tree, including childhood favorites such as homemade popcorn balls, small sacks of chocolates tied with a ribbon and hung from the branches, and pungent gingerbread.”

NO TREE AT ALL If you have minimal space, Call says you can skip the tree altogether without losing any holiday cheer. Instead, cluster together a bunch of white poinsettias. They set a holiday tone in a fresh way, he says, and in a large group look “almost like snowfall.”

Or create your own “tree” out of branches: “In my kitchen, I love to fill a large galvanized pot with armfuls of

branches full of red berries,” Call says. “As the season progresses, I simply clip incoming cards to the arrangement so that everyone can enjoy.

It’s become a tradition over the years, and everyone loves to come and check out my ‘family tree.’”

FOCUS ON UNEXPECTED PLACES Christmas doesn’t just happen in your living room.

Flynn suggests adding a tiny tree to any space, even a breakfast nook.

To spice up a staircase, he created a garland out of “old men’s flannel and denim shirts cut and stitched” into pennant squares with tiny pockets. Strung together, they create a colorful advent calendar (mark all 25 days with sew-on varsity letters). Each one can hold a tiny gift and “add life and activity to an otherwise humdrum space.”

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idea: Burn images to DVD that coordinate with the accessories you lay out on your mantel, then let the DVD run during holiday entertaining.

For one project, Flynn displayed colorful pop art images (including a reindeer by artist Jonathan Fenske) on the TV, and then put colorful items like candy in apothecary jars and brightly colored ornaments on the mantel “to make it all pop.”

Call agrees there’s no need to hold back with color: “The holidays are a time for indulgence, and that always means color to me,” he says. “Commit to a color scheme and go for broke!”

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door decorating, Burnham suggests investing in a professional decorating service to string your outdoor trees with white lights. “I don’t mean drape lights over branches. I mean really wrap the trunk and every branch,” she says.

She had this done at her Los Angeles home several years ago and is still impressed with the look. “It is the most spectacular thing when I light the trees up at night, and it’s something I would have never been able to do myself,” she says. “The lights haven’t needed changing or redoing, and it’s been a couple of years now.”

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Obituaries Mary P. Hartdegen WESTFIELD - Mary P. Hartdegen died Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at home surrounded by her children.

She had celebrated her 96th birthday on Armistice Day. Mary Payson, the first of two daughters born to Harold Chase and Madeleine Fuller McDowell Greene, was born in New York City but the family moved to Bronxville, in Westchester County, and she grew up there with her sister, Betty, who predeceased her in 1977.

Mary Payson was educated at the Westover School and Vassar College and worked in The City at U.S. Rubber (later Uniroyal) prior to her marriage in 1947 to Carl Hartdegen III, a U.S. Naval officer. She lived with her husband near various naval installations until 1956 when he resigned his commission and began a career as an oceanographic acoustical physicist working at a research station operated on a U.S. military base in Bermuda under the aegis of Columbia University.

While a guest in Bermuda with her family, Hartdegen worked as a confidential file clerk as needed at the research station and was active in local charitable efforts.

She organized the first island-wide Halloween collection on the UNICEF model in the late 1950’s which benefited the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association and the Committee of 25. She was active in other organized Bermuda charities such as the Pink Ladies and Sterling Stitchers of the Ladies Auxiliary of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

After 25 years in Bermuda, the research station moved to Florida in 1981 to operate from the Naval Air Station at Cape Canaveral so Mary Payson and her husband bought a beachfront condominium on Cocoa Beach.

In Florida she worked as a freelance wordsmith and continued to volunteer her time and energy, delivering Meals on Wheels and working on efforts to keep the beaches clean where she perfected her technique of unobtrusively picking up litter she encountered and carrying it home, both on the beach and later on the streets of her Holland Avenue neighborhood.

Hartdegen was widowed in 1991 but stayed in Florida until she moved to Westfield in 1998 to be closer to her children.

In Bermuda Mary Payson had sung with The Bermuda Philharmonic Society and she continued her avocation in Florida singing with the Brevard Community Chorus, the BCC Concert Choir and the associated International Cathedral Music Festival Chorus, participating in three of the chorus’s European tours singing in venues such as Canterbury and Salisbury cathedrals in Great Britain and in Italy.

In Westfield, Hartdegen continued to sing, participating in the Westfield State College Community Chorale, the Greater Westfield Choral Association, the Church of the Atonement choir and The Friendly Visitors.

In Bermuda, Hartdegen worshiped with her family at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, in Florida she was a communicant at St. David’s by the Sea Episcopal Church and she was a member of the Church of the Atonement in Westfield.

She is survived by her children; Ann Burden Hartdegen of Chicago, Ill., Carl E. Hartdegen of Westfield and Cynthia Payson Hartdegen and her wife, Kate Deviny, of Westfield; her grandchildren, Raylene M. Demorest of Pleasant Gap, Penn., Zachery H. Naldrett of Tempe, Ariz., and Sophia N. Hartdegen of Windsor, Conn.; her great-grandson Cyrus E. Holt of Pleasant Gap, Penn., her sister-in-law Georgianna Booth of Willington, Conn., grandsons-in-law Matthew and Daniel Schlotte, out-laws Michael Naldrett and Sean Holt and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive visitors at 30 Day Ave. on Saturday, December 7, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association, P.O. Box HM64, Hamilton, HMAX, Bermuda, the Space Coast Feline Network, P.O. Box 624, Cocoa, FL. 32923 or the Greater Westfield Choral Association, P.O. Box 1968, Westfield. MA. Her remains will be interred at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge at the convenience of the family.

Frances E. Wheeler BRATTLEBORO, VT - Frances Edith Wheeler, 84, of Sunny Acres Road, a resident of Brattleboro since 1950 died Monday night, December 2, 2013 at Vernon Green Nursing Home following a period of failing health. Mrs. Wheeler was born in Westfield, MA on December 11, 1928 the daughter of Walter and Edith (Angell) Hicks, Sr. She attended Westfield public schools and was a graduate of Westfield High School, Class of 1947.

She was employed at the former BookPress in Brattleboro working as a book inspector retiring from the company in December of 1991 following over 30 dedicated and faithful years of service.

Previously she had worked at the former H. Margolin Pocketbook Shop.

For several years she served as a volunteer at the former Frances Hicks School in Brattleboro. With her husband she was a lifelong caregiver and advocate for her handicapped daughter Elizabeth “Betsy” Wheeler who passed away in 2004. Of her leisure time activities, she enjoyed travel, embroidery and was an avid reader. She loved people and was very inquisitive always taking an interest in everyone’s well being. She was a faithful and devoted wife and a loving mother whose life centered around her family.

On May 20, 1950 at First Congregational Church in Westfield, she was married to Clarence H. Wheeler who predeceased her on March 30, 2002. She is survived by one daughter and her dedicated caregiver, Jane Wheeler of Brattleboro; one brother, Philip Hicks and his wife Linda of Santa Maria, CA, and several loved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Walter Hicks, Jr. and William Hicks and a sister, Elizabeth Hicks.

Friends are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home on Friday, December 6th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Private graveside services in Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery will be for the immediate family only.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Wheeler’s name may be made to The Betsy Wheeler Memorial Fund, a special program to help pay for lifesaving procedures and medications for pets of Windham County families in need of financial assistance in care of the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302.

To sign an online register book or send messages of e-condolence please visit www.atamaniuk.com. Arrangements are under the care of the Atamaniuk Funeral Home.

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Poll: Obamacare opposition ticks up

By TAL KOPAN Politico.Com As the White House claims to have significantly improved the Obamacare exchange website after a bungled rollout, more than half of all Americans still want to see the Affordable Care Act slimmed down or gone entirely.

Fifty-two percent of those polled in a new Gallup survey said they want the law scaled back or repealed, compared with 50 percent in October.

The majority of that group wants to see the law gone, as 32 percent of those surveyed said it should be repealed altogether.

Thirty-seven percent said they want the law expanded or kept as is.

According to Gallup, since they began polling on the question in January 2011, at least half of Americans have wanted the walked back or repealed in each survey.

Gallup surveyed 1,017 adults from Dec. 3 to 4 for the poll, which has an error margin of plus or minus 4 percentage points.

Mandela Continued from Page 4 from Nelson Mandela’s life,” Obama said. “I cannot fully imagine my own life without the example that Nelson Mandela set. So long as I live, I will do what I can to learn from him.”

The two met just once, and briefly — in Washington in 2005, when the just-elected Senator Obama pushed for a meeting with the former president, and was initially rebuffed — but did produce a well-known photo of Obama leaning over a seated Mandela, holding his hand, one in the shadow, one in the light.

Obama did not meet with him when he traveled to South Africa a year later, but Mandela sent Obama a letter after his election calling it a measure of what was possible in the world, and the two spoke occasionally over the phone in the years since.

A Mandela health scare halted plans for a possible meeting when Obama returned to South Africa this past summer. But Obama visited Mandela’s old cell at Robben Island and met with Mandela’s family, and in a speech while in the country, praised the leader for showing “us that one man’s courage can move the world.”

Nelson Mandela: 1918-2013 July 18, 1918: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is born in the Umtata district of Transkei, the son of a tribal chief

1910s

1940-44: Expelled from University for role in student strike; receives law degree; joins African National Congress; helps form the ANC Youth League with Walter Sisulu and Oliver Tambo; marries Evelyn Mase, Sisulu’s cousin

1985: In response to President P.W. Botha’s offer to release Mandela if he will renounce 1961: Helps establish violence, says in ANC’s guerrilla wing statement read by his daughter at a rally that the burden 1962: Charged with is on the governillegally leaving the ment to dismantle country and apartheid and grant incitement to strike; full political rights to sentenced to five blacks years’ hard labor 1958: Marries social worker Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela after divorcing his first wife

1948: The policy of racial segregation and discrimination known as apartheid is implemented in South Africa 1920s

The inspirational former South African President who spent 27 years in prison and negotiated an end to white minority rule in South Africa, has died. He was 95.

1930s

1952: Leads Defiance Campaign; convicted under Suppression of Communism Act (left); banned from attending gatherings or leaving Johannesburg; forms country’s first black law partnership with Tambo

1940s

1963: Accused of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government after police seize ANC documents outlining a planned guerrilla campaign

June 12, 1964: Found guilty of sabotage and sentenced to life imprisonment with 1956: Charged with treason with 155 seven others; Sent to others for supporting the Freedom Charter, Robben Island Prison off which calls for a non-racial democracy Cape Town, where he and a socialist-based economy; all are spends the next 18 years acquitted after four-year trial

Feb. 11, 1990: Released after spending 27 years in prison (above with wife Winnie)

1950s 1988: Hospitalized for tuberculosis; transferred to Victor Verster prison farm in Paarl, north of Cape Town 1989: F.W. De Klerk becomes president of South Africa and launches a series of reforms

1960s

1970s

Aug. 6, 1990: The ANC renounces violence in return for a government agreement to free political prisoners 1991: Elected president of the ANC; last major apartheid laws are repealed 1992: Separates from Winnie; divorce becomes final in 1996

1993: Receives Nobel Peace Prize with De Klerk for negotiating an end to apartheid

2004: Announces retirement from public life

May 10, 1994: Inaugurated as South Africa’s first black president

July 18, 2007: Launches a “council of elders,” notable experts dedicated to finding new ways to foster peace and resolve global crises

2005: Says publicly that his son died of AIDS, a potent show of openness in a country where the disease is largely kept a shameful secret

1980s

1990s June 24, 1995: Appears wearing South African colors at the Rugby World Cup final in Johannesburg to congratulate the victorious home team, bringing the overwhelmingly white crowd of 63,000 to its feet chanting “Nelson!

Nelson!” (left)

2000s July 18, 1998: Marries Graca Machel, the widowed former first lady of Mozambique June 16, 1999: Retires after one term as president; turns attention to peacemaking and fighting AIDS

2010s July 11, 2010: Makes his last public appearance at the World Cup final in Johannesburg Dec. 5, 2013: Mandela dies at 95 years old.

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Munger Hill Elementary School’s PTO offers Ladies Night tonight MANDELA TIMELINE 120513: Graphic shows key dates in Nelson Mandela’s life; 6c x 5 inches; with related movies; ETA 5:30 p.m.

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Mon: Baked Chicken Nuggets, Baked Oven Fries, Vegetable Choice, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit, 1% Milk Tues: BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH, French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Baked Hash Brown Patty, Orange Juice, 1% Milk Wed: Pasta w/ Meat Sauce, Fresh Garden Salad, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Fruit Choice, 1% Milk Thurs: COMBO BASKET, Chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks and tater tots, Green Beans, Fruit Choice, 1% Milk Fri: ½ Day, No Lunch Service

Tues: Spicy Chicken Ranch Wrap, Three Bean Salad, Carrot Sticks, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice Wed: Hard or soft Tacos, Refried beans, Brown rice, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice Thurs: Popcorn Chicken, Baked French Fries, Garden Vegetable, Fruit Selection, Milk Choice Fri: ½ Day, No Lunch

Gateway Regional School District Mon: Pork Cutlet, Whipped Potato, Carrots, W.W. Roll, Applesauce, Milk Tues: Turkey Wrap, Cheese & Lettuce, Bean Salad, Wild Blueberries w/Cream, Milk Wed: Calzone w/Marinara, Peas, Fruit Cup, Milk Thurs: Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla, Black Bean & Corn Salad, Sour Cream, Fruit choice, Milk Fri: Hamburger & Veggie Soup, Fruit Choice, Milk

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WVTHS Boys Basketball Practice PHOTOS BY FREDERICK GORE

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Jay’s hat trick leads Owls

Junior center Gabby Felix posted game highs of 17 points and 12 rebounds. (File photo by Mickey Curtis)

WSU upends Lasell NEWTON – Juniors Gabby Felix (games highs 17 points, 12 rebounds) and Jen Ashton (13 points, 4 assists, game high 6 steals), and sophomore Keri Doldoorian (15 points, game high 6 assists) led Westfield State University to a 66-53 victory over Lasell College on Thursday, Dec. 5.

The loss dropped the Lasers to 3-5 on the season, while Westfield State improved to 3-3.

Junior forward Alexis Chappell of Springfield, Mass., led the Lasers, scoring a team-high 15 points on 7-11 shooting from the field. Sophomore Katie Stopera finished with 13 points and six rebounds and classmate Molly Lauver chipped in 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

Felix took charge for the Owls with her double-double of 17 points and 12 boards; she was 8 for 13 from the field in 32 minutes of play. Ashton was a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw stripe and Doldoorian was 3 for 5 from 3-point range, including two clutch treys in the game’s final minutes when Lasell closed to within two points.

The first half was back and forth after the Owls jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead in the opening two minutes. Lasell responded with a 12-4 run helped by a trio of layups from Chappell to take the lead 12-9 midway through the first half.

Both teams struggled to find the range in the first half, and Lasell See WSU, Page 11

AUBURN - Westfield State University sophomore Dalton Jay (Hamilton, ON/Hamilton Red Wings) recorded a hattrick to help propel the Owls past Worcester State, 6-2, in MASCAC men’s ice hockey action Thursday, Dec. 5, at Horgan Rink.

See Hat Trick, Page 11

Jordan Santiago scored 15 of Westfield’s first 20 points on his way to a career high 23 points. (File photo by David Fried)

Santiago, Cooper lift WSU

Sophomore Dalton Jay continued his outstanding early season play against conference competition, registering a hat trick in a 6-2 triumph at Worcester State.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – Junior guard Jordan Santiago scored a career high 23 points to lead the fast-starting Westfield State University men’s basketball team to a 54-46 victory over Wesleyan University on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Led by Santiago’s hot shooting from long range, Westfield got off to a blistering start in this non-conference matchup, jumping out to an 18-8 lead after 7:05 and eventually a 25-13 margin in the first half. In the second half, the Owls snapped a 35-35 tie with 7:16 left and went on to capture eightpoint victory. In doing so, Westfield posted its first-ever victory against Wesleyan in seven all-time encounters.

Santiago, a Westfield High graduate who led his team to a Western Mass.

finals berth, scored 15 of Westfield’s first 20 points and also tallied five points at the foul line in the final 2:11, helping Westfield pull away.

Junior Grant Cooper, who finished the game with a double-double on 14 points and 14 rebounds, scored the goahead basket and added a free throw on a traditional 3-point play with 6:30 on the clock for a 38-35 lead the Owls never relinquished. He added three of the Owls next five points, all at the line, for a 43-38 margin with 3:21 on the clock.

Westfield netted 12 of its last 14 points from the line over the closing five minutes of the game. Senior center Carl Stewart, who made three from the stripe down the stretch, added 13

Additional photos and reprints are available at “Photos” on www.thewestfieldnews.com

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES WEDNESDAY December 11

THURSDAY December 12

FRIDAY December 13

SATURDAY December 14

MONDAY December 16

TUESDAY December 17

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Monument Mt., 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Monument Mt., 7 p.m.

SWIMMING at Easthampton, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Central, 5:30 p.m.

WRESTLING at Mt. Hope Invitational, R.I., 9 a.m.

HOCKEY vs. Minnechaug, Amelia Park, 6 p.m.

SWIMMING vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Dean Tech, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Renaissance School, Boland School, 5:30 p.m.

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WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS V HOOPS at HCCS, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS JV HOOPS at HCCS, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS V HOOPS at HCCS, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, 7 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY vs. Chicopee Comp, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Monson, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

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There are several games of intrigue on tap in week 14, including: IndyCincy, Detroit- Philly, Seattle-San Fran, and Carolina-New Orleans. The Patriots host fast-rising superstar wideout Josh Gordon and the Cleveland Browns.

Sue Fox, of Southwick came closest, also compiling a record of 9-3 (with a tiebreaker total of 38). Congrats!

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Westfield State (4-5, 4-1 MASCAC) struck first when senior Taylor Murphy (Toronto, ON/Markham Waxers) netted his second goal of the campaign at 2:39 of the first period for the 1-0 edge.

The Owls then grabbed the 3-0 edge with a pair of goals over a two minute span as first-year Mike Busconi (Watertown, MA/Winchendon School) lit the lamp at 12:37 and Jay potted his first tally of the contest at the 14:11 mark.

Worcester State (4-5-1, 0-4-1 MASCAC) used the manadvantage to get on the board when senior Curtis Martin (Okotoks, Alberta/San Diego Gulls) blasted a one-timer from the left dot at the 17:07 mark for the 3-1 score.

Jay then registered back-to-back scores midway through the second stanza to balloon the Owl lead to 5-1. Jay slapped one home at 9:05 before securing the hat-trick with a marker at 12:20.

Martin continued to be a factor for the Blue and Gold as he sent a beautiful pass to freshman Alex Taddeo (Franklin, MA/ Boston Jr. Rangers), who finished past the goalie for the 5-2 score at 14:54 of the second frame.

However, Westfield State added a goal from senior Tyler Prendergast (Richmond Hill, ON/Whitby Fury) at the 15:07 mark of the third period for the final score.

Owl senior Eddie Davey (Orangeville, ON/Abitibi Eskimos) stopped 41 shots to push his record to 4-1 between the pipes.

Worcester State sophomore Drew Case (Plano, TX/

Northern Cyclones) recorded 14 saves before being relieved by classmate Salvatore Tecci (Franklin, MA/Long Beach Bombers), who turned aside 17 shots over the final 27:40 of play. Case saw his record fall to 2-2 with the loss.

The Lancers outshot the visitors 43-37 and went 1-for-7 with the extra attacker as Westfield State couldn’t convert on any of their three power play chances.

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Wesleyan got the sixth double-double of the year in eight games this season from sophomore Rashid Epps, as he picked up 11 points along with a game-high 15 caroms. Senior Glen Thomas led Wesleyan with 13 points while sophomore Joe Edmonds added 10. Both had eight rebounds as well.

Down 27-18 at halftime, the Cardinals used a 17-7 run at the start of the second half to take their first and only lead of the game, 35-34, on a pair of free throws by sophomore BJ Davis with 7:43 remaining. But a Stewart free throw knotted the count 27 seconds later before the Owls finished the game with a flurry.

This was the final game of the first semester for Wesleyan, which is back on the court in game mode Dec. 30 at home against Curry in its next start. Ahead for Westfield is a trip to Lyndon State, Vt., on Monday, Dec. 9.

Both squads return to action on Saturday with 2:00 p.m. affairs against conference opponents as Worcester State travels to Salem State and the Owls head to Plymouth State.

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claimed a 20-18 lead with 4:41 remaining on a jumper and a pair of free throws from Stopera. A Felix jumper followed by a Doldoorian layup with just over a minute remaining gave Westfield a 23-20 lead at the break.

Westfield State pushed its lead to seven points in the opening minutes of the second half, before a Stopera 3-pointer and Sherilyn Small layup pulled the Lasers within three points of the visitors at 36-33 with 12:08 left. Westfield then hit three of its next four shots to take a 44-35 lead with seven minutes to go.

The Lasers rallied back to within two points, courtesy of Chappell and Stopera with four and three points, respectively, to make the score to 49-47 with three minutes remaining. This is as close as the Lasers would get as Westfield used a pair of 3-pointers from Doldoorian to push its lead to 57-47 with 1:26 remaining. The Owls closed out the 66-53 victory at the line.

The Lasers return to the court on Tuesday with a 6:00 p.m. home game against Eastern Nazarene College, while Westfield State travels to Smith College for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off against the Pioneers.

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Kansas City at Washington, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Miami at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

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Cleveland at New England, 1 p.m.

Oakland at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

Seattle at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at San Diego, 4:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game Dallas at Chicago, 8:40 p.m.

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Sunday, Dec. 15 Philadelphia at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Seattle at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Chicago at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

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Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Carolina, 4:05 p.m.

Arizona at Tennessee, 4:25 p.m.

New Orleans at St. Louis, 4:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Dallas, 4:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 16 Baltimore at Detroit, 8:40 p.m.

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Minnesota

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Edmonton 8, Colorado 2 Friday’s Games Detroit at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Colorado at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Phoenix at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Dallas, 2 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Boston, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Florida at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Washington, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.

Anaheim at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

d-Indiana d-Miami Washington d-Boston Atlanta Detroit Chicago Charlotte Philadelphia Toronto Orlando Cleveland Brooklyn New York Milwaukee

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf 17 2 .895 — 8-2 W-1 9-0 8-2 12-1 14 5 .737 3 8-2 L-2 9-2 5-3 11-5 9 9 .500 7½ 7-3 W-2 6-2 3-7 7-6 8 12 .400 9½ 4-6 W-1 4-5 4-7 7-6 10 10 .500 7½ 4-6 W-1 6-3 4-7 7-5 9 10 .474 8 6-4 W-3 5-5 4-5 8-4 8 9 .471 8 4-6 W-1 6-1 2-8 7-4 8 11 .421 9 3-7 L-2 4-6 4-5 8-7 7 12 .368 10 2-8 W-1 6-5 1-7 6-7 6 11 .353 10 3-7 L-4 3-6 3-5 4-7 6 12 .333 10½ 3-7 L-3 5-5 1-7 4-8 6 12 .333 10½ 3-7 W-2 5-3 1-9 4-9 5 14 .263 12 2-8 L-2 2-6 3-8 2-7 4 13 .235 12 1-9 W-1 1-7 3-6 4-6 3 15 .167 13½ 1-9 L-2 2-7 1-8 3-12

d-division leader Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 98, Denver 88 Atlanta 107, L.A. Clippers 97 Phoenix 97, Houston 88 Detroit 105, Milwaukee 98 Dallas 100, New Orleans 97 Indiana 95, Utah 86 San Antonio at Minnesota, ppd.

Portland 111, Oklahoma City 104 Thursday’s Games New York 113, Brooklyn 83 L.A. Clippers 101, Memphis 81 Chicago 107, Miami 87 Friday’s Games Milwaukee at Washington, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Denver at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf d-Portland 16 3 .842 — 9-1 W-3 8-1 8-2 8-3 d-San Antonio 15 3 .833 ½ 8-2 W-1 8-1 7-2 8-3 Oklahoma City 13 4 .765 2 8-2 L-1 9-0 4-4 10-4 d-L.A. Clippers 13 7 .650 3½ 7-3 W-1 8-2 5-5 10-3 Houston 13 7 .650 3½ 7-3 L-2 8-3 5-4 7-6 Denver 11 7 .611 4½ 7-3 L-1 6-2 5-5 6-6 Dallas 12 8 .600 4½ 6-4 W-2 9-2 3-6 6-6 Golden State 11 8 .579 5 5-5 W-2 6-2 5-6 8-8 Phoenix 10 9 .526 6 5-5 W-1 5-3 5-6 8-7 New Orleans 9 9 .500 6½ 6-4 L-1 5-4 4-5 3-7 Memphis 9 9 .500 6½ 6-4 L-1 4-6 5-3 6-6 L.A. Lakers 9 9 .500 6½ 6-4 L-1 6-4 3-5 5-8 Minnesota 9 10 .474 7 3-7 L-1 6-3 3-7 4-7 Sacramento 4 12 .250 10½ 3-7 L-5 3-8 1-4 3-10 Utah 4 16 .200 12½ 3-7 L-1 3-7 1-9 3-11

Cleveland at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Utah at Portland, 10 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Denver at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Indiana at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Utah, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Portland, 10 p.m.

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Annie’s Mailbox

By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR

What am I doing wrong?

Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been together for two years, and he moved in six months ago. “John” is 25 years older than I am. He has always been supportive and helpful, but now he is displaying passive-aggressive behavior.

John was forced into retirement last year, and I think he somehow blames me. I work full time, take care of two teenage boys, cook dinner every night, do dishes and laundry, clean the bathrooms, buy the groceries and pay the bills. John sweeps and vacuums and does the yard work, which is a godsend because I have had shoulder issues that make these things difficult for me.

But lately, John has been pushing all of my buttons. He throws the towel over the shower door even though there is a nearby towel rack. I know it’s a small thing, but it’s a daily nuisance, and he knows it bugs me. He also does not squeegee the shower after he uses it, and I’m the one who cleans it. And he leaves the toilet seat up -- but only when the toilet is dirty, which is his way of telling me it’s time to clean it. He leaves dishes in the sink instead of loading the dishwasher, even though I’ve asked him to at least leave them on the counter.

When they are piled in the sink, I have no room to prepare dinner.

I know these are tiny things, but they add up, especially when I’m working all day while he is watching TV. When he’s upset with me, he gives me the silent treatment, and often it takes me days to figure out why. I know John is depressed because of his retirement, but he is well situated, doesn’t have to pay any bills and gets home-cooked meals every day. I love him dearly, but I am going nuts walking on eggshells. What am I doing wrong?

-- Massachusetts Dear Massachusetts: Nothing. You did not live with John before his retirement and don’t really know whether he was always like this. His age may also be a factor in that he might be less energetic and capable than he was a year ago. And depression could cause him to push you away in these subtle ways, feeling he doesn’t deserve you.

Please talk to him. Tell him you love him, but that the current situation is making you worry your feelings aren’t reciprocated.

Ask him to see his doctor about depression. Suggest he look into part-time jobs or activities that will keep him more active during the day. But if he makes no effort to address this, the situation is not likely to improve.

Dear Annie: I recently missed my 10-year high school reunion. I found out it was held in August, and I was never invited because I am not on Facebook. When did social media get so big that people can’t pick up a phone or write a letter?

-- Curious Dear Curious: Social media sites began springing up as early as the mid-90s. Facebook was founded in 2004, and there are now more than a billion users. Like it or not, people are more apt to use such a site for mass invitations rather than pick up a phone and make dozens of individual calls. Our readers have let us know that when you haven’t heard about an upcoming reunion, you should contact others and find out whether you are out of the loop.

Dear Annie: I’d like to respond to “Too Good of a Cook,” whose grown children often visited for the weekend but never offered to help cook or contribute to the growing grocery bills.

My mother had many siblings who visited from out of state.

Her rule was, “You are guests for one day. After that you are living here.” So everyone helped out with the dishes, cooking, cutting grass, doing wash and whatever. -- J.F. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

HINTS FROM HELOISE SIMPLE GIVING Dear Heloise: This is not a household hint, but a suggestion for the good-hearted people who arrange FUND-RAISINGDRIVES for worthy causes: Keep it simple. Make it quick and easy for donors to write and send their checks.

Use a brief, easy-to-remember single word -- two to three at most -- that will easily fit on the line for “pay to” on checks. Avoid using an elaborate address that can’t be easily passed by word of mouth or has the possibility of mistakes. Arrange for a temporary postoffice box.

Sadly, a local cause is not receiving support because the name is much too long, with an equally lengthy address. Banks that set up accounts for donations need to realize the importance of simple names. Thanks for spreading the word. -- Helen R., Manhattan, Kan. Happy to help! Your hints are spot-on and will help many charities, especially smaller ones, increase donations. Make it easy for your “customers,” and they will donate more! -Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Dec. 6, 2013: This year communication flourishes.

You will enjoy someone who has a bohemian way of expressing him- or herself. The unexpected occurs when you least expect it. A child or loved one could be spontaneous and full of fun in the next few months. If you are single, dating will be strange. A relationship will be dependent on its ability to provide excitement. If you are attached, you will witness your relationship being revitalized. You seem to enjoy your sweetie more and more. AQUARIUS is a loyal friend.

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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B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ON a CLAIRE DAY Carla Ventresca and Henry Beckett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Focus on friendship, even with a person you work with or maintain distance from. That positive emphasis will make all the difference as to how this person feels and responds to you.

Back off from a controlling associate’s grab for power. Tonight: Where the gang is.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Take charge, and be willing to lead others. News from a distance could be unsettling at first. Avoid a power play at all costs, but note what is being presented. You will see an excellent example of how people absorb certain information. Tonight: Friends follow your lead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH No one has to inspire you to reach out for more information. You could be coming up with new ideas, one right after the other. Your perspective continually changes on the matter at hand. Make a point not to act until you feel centered. Tonight: Go where there is great music.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Deal with someone’s issues directly; otherwise, his or her testiness could emerge at the worst time. Stay centered, and know when enough is enough. Try to make the best of unusual advice you receive from an odd person.

Tonight: TGIF! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Defer to others, and you could get some offbeat information in return.

The unexpected might occur when you go to visit someone at a distance. An associate could be difficult and cause a last-minute problem. Bypass a power play. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You have a lot to do and a lot of ground to cover. The unexpected occurs when dealing with a partner. You have noticed what is happening behind the scenes and/or with this person. Open up to a changing scenario with a loved one.

Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Your imagination adds extra zing to your plans with a friend or loved one. You could have difficulty concentrating on your work and focusing on what is important to get done. The sooner you call it a weekend, the better off you will be. Tonight: Go for it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You will want to play it lowkey. Actually, try to work from home if you can. You might decide to change your normal pace to one that is more spontaneous. A conversation opens up and allows greater give-and-take. Share more of what you are feeling. Tonight: At home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Keep a conversation moving in order to get to the bottom of a problem. Someone could come up with an off-the-wall idea that surprises you.

Use caution with your finances and also with what a loved one shares. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news over munchies.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Be aware of the cost before you agree to an invitation. You might feel a little out of place asking, but it is important to know. You could feel as if someone is pushing you past a point of no return. Try not to overthink a personal issue; get it out of your mind. Tonight: Your treat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You need to understand what is happening with a loved one. An unexpected revelation could surprise you and force you to regroup. You are getting glimpses into what others are thinking. Take an unwanted comment and let it go. Tonight: All smiles.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You won’t finish everything you want to get done today unless you isolate yourself from others. You might hear news that forces you to rethink your budget. Do not take action until you are sure of the facts. A friend might be misrepresenting a situation. Tonight: Do what you want.

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100% HARDWOOD, GREEN, $140. 3 year season. $150. 1/2 & 1/4 cords also available. Outdoor furnace wood also available, cheap. CALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS!! Wholesale Wood Products, (304)851-7666.

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CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES, ready December 12th. 4 males, 3 females.

Wanted To Buy 285 Family raised. Call Melissa & Darryl PAYING CASH for coins, stamps, (413)789-0297. medals, tokens, paper money, diaFREE TO A LOVING HOME. My fam- monds and jewelry, gold and silver ily moved and left me behind. Very scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 friendly 3 year old calico cat, has Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. shots and spayed. “Isabelle”. If in- (413)594-9550. terested please call (413)998-3246, (413)386-6569.

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ESTATE SALE. WESTFIELD 95 BEAUTIFUL 4 poster king size bed, WESTWOOD DRIVE. December 6&7. excellent condition. Best offer over 10-? Immaculate furnishings. Penn House, Temple Stuart, rock maple ret$1,000. Call (413)569-3909. ro cabinet stereo and records, Johnson Brothers, Transfer Ware in red, GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT! Blush tea service for 18 people, Nippon chocolength mink coat with fox tuxedo. late set. Rain/shine. No early birds.

Small. Excellent condition. Originally See you there Tina. $3,000. Asking $700. (413)562-0682.

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5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $925/month. No pets please. Call today won’t last. (413)348-3431.

JUST REMODELED 1 bedroom apartment, 3rd floor with open floor plan, large eat-in kitchen, quiet street in Westfield. Sidewalks, walking distance to downtown. Hardwood floors, new bathroom, gas heat. Available December 1st. First, last, security deposit. No smoking or pets. $675/month plus utilities. Call (413)244-6500, (413)244-6501.

PLEASANT STREET, Westfield. 4 room, 1 bedroom. $725/month plus utilities. (413)562-2295.

TOLLAND, MA. 1 bedroom, newly renovated apartment, country setting, full bath. $750/month includes utilities.

Call (413)258-0212.

WESTBRIDGE TOWNHOUSES, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, full basement. $800/month plus utilities. (413)5622295.

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Beautiful 2 bedroom townhouse, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included. Very reasonable heat cost. Sorry no pets. From $795/month.

Call for more information (860)485-1216

Equal Housing Opportunity WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM, kitchen and bath, 2nd floor. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. First, last, security. (413)250-4811.

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

WESTFIELD 1st floor, 2 room apartment, all utilities included. Parking on premises. Storage area. Non smoking, no pets. $615/month. Available December 15th. Call (413)568-5905.

WESTFIELD 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo. $875/month includes heat and hot water. No smoking, no pets. First, last, security. (413)519-8271.

WESTFIELD 2 Bedroom, 2nd floor, off street parking, new bath, fresh paint, pantry, Laundry hook-up. $750/ month. First, last and security deposit (1 months rent). Call (413)519-7257.

WESTFIELD 3 bedroom apartment for rent. 1st Floor off Court Street, 1.25 Miles from WSU and Stanley Park close to YMCA and all of Downtown.

Unit includes stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, laundry hookups, private front porch. Separate entrances. $900/month. No Pets. Electric/gas not included. First and Last required for move in. (413)776-9995 Option 1.

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WESTFIELD 3 BEDROOM, kitchen, livingroom, bath, 2nd floor. $950/month plus utilities. First, last, security. (413)250-4811.

WESTFIELD CHARMING 2 bedroom apartment with exposed oak. Built in cabinets, wood floors, large eat in kitchen with newer appliances and separate pantry. Gas heat, off street parking, basement storage and laundry, near St. Mary’s Church. No dogs. $675/month. (413)548-8156.

WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom condo. $795/month heat included. For sale or rent. Call (603)7264595.

WESTFIELD- 2 and 3 bedroom available. Large yard, washer & dryer hookup. No smoking. No pets. Off-street parking, quiet neighborhood. Please call (413)519-7257.

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WONDERFUL 1&2 bedroom apartments in beautiful downtown Westfield. Carpeting, AC, parking. Starting at $540/month. Call Debbie at (413)562-1429.

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HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning included. Refrigerator and microwave. $110/week. (413)531-2197.

SPRINGFIELD. New furnace, plumbing, shower, 2 bedrooms, 10’x56’, porch, shed, metal roof, vinyl. Centrally located. $42,000. (413)593-9961.

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

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ROOM TO RENT in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege.

Heat, A/C, utilities. Available now to non-smoker. $600/month, Westfield.

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CONDO FOR RENT, Westfield, 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths with full basement. $975/month plus deposits. Owner/ broker, 413-374-4461

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MONTGOMERY 5 miles from WHS. Beautiful office. $350/month includes utilities and WiFi. 2 adjoining offices. $525/month. Call (413)977-6277.

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CARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, Service. Installation & Repairs. Customer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich (413)530-7922.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices.

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

WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. Flooring/Floor Sanding (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in busi- A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDness. www.wagnerrug.com ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) 569-3066.

Chimney Sweeps 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, 1-800-793-3706.

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Gutter Cleaning RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REPAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m.

COMPUTER HELP AVAILABLE. In home training. Network setup, data re- GUTTER CLEANING. Get then clean covery and much more. For more infor- ed before the FREEZE!! Clean, flush and check for leaks. Call Matt mation call John (413)568-5928.

(413)777-8381.

Drywall T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete profesHauling sional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821- A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, 8971. Free estimates. scrap metal removal. Seasoned Firewood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377.

KINGER PAINT & DRYWALL. Interior, exterior, ceiling repair, drywall A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. damage, cabinet refinishing, specialFurniture, trash, appliances. Full house izing in textured ceilings. Fully incleanouts, basements, attics, yards. sured. Call (413)579-4396.

Furnace and hot water heater removal.

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. Electrician Free estimate on phone. Senior discount. Call Pete (413)433-0356.

JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior dis- www.arajunkremoval.com. count. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience.

Home Improvement Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. GUTTER DEICING CABLES INSTALLED. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best prices. Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816.

TURCOTTE ELECTRIC. 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations. HVAC controls and energy saving green technology upgrades. Fully insured. All calls answered. Master’s Lic #A-18022.

(413)214-4149.

AMR BUILDING & REMODELING. Sunrooms, decks, additions, bathrooms, window and door replacements and more. MA. Reg. #167264. Licensed and fully insured. Call Stuart Richter (413)297-5858.

C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call (413)262-9314.

BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REMODELING.Kitchens, additions, decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass Registered #106263, licensed & insured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.

Home Improvement DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured.

Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com

COPPA HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Remodeling, home restoration, home repairs, finish basements, bath/kitchen trim/woodwork, siding/decks, windows/ doors. CSL 103574, HIC Reg.147782.

Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Joe (413)454-8998.

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ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA. Lovely home for vacation rental. Two bedroom, two bath, garage. Close to beaches. Text/call for details, 413543-1976.

TREE REMOVAL. Reasonable rates, senior citizens discount. Fully insured.

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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.

ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.

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ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior.

Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured.

References. Mass Reg. #121723.

Call 568-9731. No job too small !!

NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service.

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

Roofing At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We’re your color specialists! Fall season is in full swing. Get all your exterior painting needs done now. Including painting and staining log homes.

Call (413)230-8141.

DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your exterior home improvement needs Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. ACCEPTING NEW RESIDENTIAL PLOWING CUSTOMERS FOR SOUTHWICK ONLY. Call for free quote. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. A NEW LOOK FOR FALL. Let Home www.delreohomeimprovement.com Decor help. Interior painting and wallCall GARY DELCAMP (413)569-3733. papering, specializing in faux finishes.

Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, (413)626-8880.

TOM DISANTO Home Improvements The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & WALLadditions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, PAPERING. Quality workmanship at low, siding, windows, decks, porches, sun- low prices. Interior/Exterior Painting & rooms, garages. License #069144. MA Staining, Wallpaper, Ceiling Repair & Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, Spray. Free Estimates. Call Steve at REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call (413)386-3293.

Tom (413)568-7036.

ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your ROOFING needs! POWER WASHING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof, removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs.

Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job.

10% senior discount. Free estimates.

MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701

Snowplowing A.B.C. SNOWPLOWING. Westfield residential only. 15 years experience. Call Dave (413)568-6440.

SNOWPLOWING / SNOWBLOWING. On time, reliable service. Average Landscaping/Lawn Care driveway, $40.00. Also specializing in ALL CALLS RETURNED! Fall fall clean ups. Call (413)727-4787. cleanups, curb side leaf pickups, mowPAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. ing, aerating, overseeding, dethatching, All your carpentry needs. Remodeling mulch & trimming. Free estimates. Ask Tree Service specialty. Additions, garages, decks, for Mel (413)579-1407.

A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD siding. Finish trim, window replaceTREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land ment. Kitchens designed by Prestige.

Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log (413)386-4606.

Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.

LEAVES -CURB SIDE LEAF REMOVAL - FALL CLEAN UPS. Call for your free Quote today! You rake um' & Leaf the rest to us. Residential and AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. ProfesRICHTER HOME Building & Remodel- Commercial, Fully Insured. Visit our sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, caing. Specializing in home improve- website at bling and removals. Free estimates, ment services. Roofs, windows, www.BusheeEnterprises.com for all of fully insured. Please call Ken 569doors, decks, finished carpentry, re- our services! Bushee Enterprises, LLC. 0469. models, additions, basement refinish- (413)569-3472.

ing, and much more. Quality work from a punctual, reliable and experienced home improvement company.

Licensed and Insured. MA CSL #97940, MA HIC #171709, CT HIC #0633464. Call Dave Richter for an estimate (413)519-9838.

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

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WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom condo for sale by owner.. $79,000. Please call (603)726-4595.

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WESTFIELD, 498 Southampton Road, 2 bedroom ranch with 1 car garage, $960/month plus utilities. First, last & security deposit. (413)568-8614.

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FEEDING HILLS, House for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath on dead end street. $1,200 plus deposits. Owner/ Broker, 413-374-4461.

CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert tree removal. Prompt estimates.

YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush Crane work. Insured. “After 34 removal, hedge/tree trimming, years, we still work hard at being mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate #1.” (413)562-3395.

Lawncare, (413)579-1639.