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Man crushed to death by tree in Huntington HUNTINGTON – Police say a man gathering firewood was killed when a tree fell on him in Huntington.

The town’s police chief, Robert Garriepy, said the 44-year-old Westfield man was with family chopping down trees for firewood in a remote wooded area of town off Goss Hill Road at about 3:15 p.m. Thursday when he was “crushed” by a tree.

Police and firefighters rushed to the accident scene off Route 112 and transported the man to Noble Hospital in Westfield, where he was pronounced dead.

Garriepy said Huntington police, fire and Hilltown Ambulance responded, calling the death “a tragic accident.”

He said a hanging limb, or “widowmaker”, came back on the man and crushed him. His teenage son witnessed the accident.

Hilltown ambulance transported him to Noble, where he was pronounced dead.

Police said a medical helicopter was requested but then canceled after emergency workers attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the scene.

The man’s name was not made public at press time.

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Sex crime cases moved to Superior Court

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Special permit extended for another year

By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The City Council voted, with reservation, to extend a special permit for an indoor place of amusement for one more year to allow a city man to pursue reopening a bowling alley on Church Street.

License Committee Chairman Christopher Crean said that the committee members discussed the special permit with Ron Cappa, who is attempting to reopen a bowling alley at 11-13 Church Street, formerly the Romani candle pin bowling facility, at a Sept. 22 committee session.

Crean said that Cappa has been working to reopen that business since 2011, but has encountered a number of setbacks including oil contamination of the soil beneath the building located at 11-13 Church Street which requires mitigation by state and federal environmental regulators.

“The (Federal) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) still has not signed off on the mitigation project,” Crean

By CHRISTINE CHARNOSKY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Two defendants charged with sex crimes are having their cases moved to Hampden County Superior Court.

Jacquet L. Wilson, 47, has been held since his August 29 arrest on charges of rape.

On Monday, it was decided Wilson would continued to be held on $50,000 cash surety, which was set at his August 31 arraignment, while his case is transferred to Superior Court.

At Monday’s hearing, Wilson’s attorney indicated the discovery for defense was incomplete and JACQUET requested the medical report for the WILSON alleged victim.

Wilson was arrested after the victim told police officers working at the Westfield Rotary Club food fest that she had just been raped and pointed to Wilson, who was in the crowd, as the rapist.

The victim and Wilson had been “hanging out at an event in the downtown Westfield area” according to Westfield Police Det. Scott Phelon’s report.

Allegedly the victim asked to use the defendant’s bathroom in his Elm Street apartment. Wilson then lead the victim into his bedroom where he raped he allegedly raped her.

Alan D. White, 48, was arrested on September 3 and charged with two counts of photographing an unsuspecting nude person, reckless endangerment of a child and two counts of disseminating photographs of an unsuspecting nude person.

White has been held on $50,000 cash surety since his September 4 arraignment.

At Tuesday’s hearing, White’s attorney asked for colored photographs taken into evidence by police, stating the black and white photocopies are “of no value,” according to court records.

See Superior Court, Page 3

Planning Board’s role in alcohol permits debated

Ronald Cappa continues to restore the former Westfield Bowling Center which See Special Permit, Page 3 has been closed for 14-years. (WNG file photo)

Five town committees seek members

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Several town committees are seeking volunteers to serve right now.

The Board of Selectmen is looking for interested parties to serve on the Agricultural Committee, Planning Board, Cultural Council, Conservation Commission, and Historical Society.

Chief Administrative Officer Karl Stinehart said these volunteers play a pivotal role in the community.

“It’s so important, and we want to give everybody the opportunity to be involved in local government,” Stinehart said.

The Agricultural Committee encourages the pursuit of agriculture, promotes agriculture-based economic opportuni-

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ties, and protects farmlands within the Town of Southwick by allowing agricultural uses and related activities to function with minimal conflict with abutters and Town agencies.

“Southwick has recognized its roots as an agricultural community, and it’s not only our past, but something we want to preserve in the present and for our future,” Stinehart said.

This Committee will also be responsible for acquiring as to any interest in land, or as imposing any land use regulation, which is properly the subject of state statute, regulation, or local zoning law.

In order to serve on the Historical Commission, a resident must be a registered voter.

The Board of Selectmen and Planning Board are looking for an interested residents to serve as an Associate Member on the Planning Board, this individual sits in on issuances of special permits.

This position will be for a one (1) year term. The resident must be a registered voter.

“The alternate position is important because of those times when the Planning Boars doesn’t have sufficient members to vote on a special permit,” said Stinehart. “It’s important when you’re trying to process approvals so people can go forward with their project, and those projects sometimes have an economic impact on the town.”

Letters of interest and resumes are due Oct. 8 at noon at the Selectmen’s Office.

By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The City Council voted Thursday night to refer a motion from Ward 2 Councilor Ralph Figy to delete a section of the city’s zoning ordinance code, which gives the Planning Board authority to review alcohol license petitions near churches and schools, to the Law Department, Planning Board and the Legislative & Ordinance Committee for further review.

Figy, who is the L&O Chairman, made the motion to delete Section 4-110 of the zoning codes to strip the Planning Board of authority to review applications for the sale of alcohol within 500 feet of a school or church.

“Basically, we should not have two city agencies dealing with these issues, especially since the state ABCC (Alcohol Beverage Control RALPH FIGY Commission) delegates its authority to the License Commission,” Figy said.

Laura L. Parker of Southwick, the owner of the New Corner Variety Store on Prospect Hill and of the Pleasant Street Market at the intersection of Pleasant and West Silver See Planning Board, Page 3

Senate OKs bill to address opioid crisis

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By BOB SALSBERG Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Prompted by a deadly wave of opioid addiction in the state, the Massachusetts Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would encourage doctors to consider new approaches for treating pain and would increase screening of public school students for potential substance abuse.

The Senate vote came amid a flurry of action around the crisis that has been called an epidemic and a public health emergency in Massachusetts and elsewhere. Massachusetts officials reported more than an estimated 1,200 deaths from heroin and other opioid-related overdoses last year.

The legislation, which now moves to the House, focuses heavily on limiting abuse of powerful painkillers that often pave the way toward heroin addiction, according to law enforcement.

Doctors and pharmacists would be encouraged

to prescribe federally-approved, non-opioid drug products that have been shown effective in managing pain; physicians would also be required to explain — in writing — the decisions they make to prescribe certain “high-risk” medications.

Patients, especially recovering addicts, could place a note in their medical records declaring they do not want opiates prescribed under any circumstances. Pharmacists, at a patient’s request, could fill part but not all of a doctor’s prescription.

The proposals have the support of Gov. Charlie Baker, who has been critical of what he calls the overprescribing of powerful painkillers.

“This idea that you write prescriptions for 30 or 60 days or give someone 50, 60, 70, 80 Percocets for something that is an acute incident just doesn’t make any sense to me at all,” said Baker.

The bill calls for schools to verbally screen public school students to help determine if they

are at risk of substance abuse. Senate leaders have stressed that the proposal does not require drug testing and that parents and students themselves could opt not to undergo the screening.

The bill originally called for screening students in the seventh and 10th grades, but was amended to allow the state Department of Public Health to determine the appropriate ages. The screenings would begin in the 2016-2017 school year.

A spending bill passed by the House on Wednesday included $1.2 million to help fund the program, lawmakers said.

Speaker Robert DeLeo said prior to the Senate vote that he expected the House to act shortly on a version of the opioid bill and Baker is expected to file additional legislation of his own.

DeLeo additionally promised action on a measure endorsed by Attorney General Maura Healey See Opioid Crisis, Page 3

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Ed Matyseck names Big E ‘Host of the Day’ WEST SPRINGFIELD — Ed Matyseck, of Westfield, was presented The Big E Host of the Day award Friday, Sept. 25 by Eastern States Exposition President Eugene J. Cassidy.

Matyseck has been a shuttle driver for the Exposition, for the past eight years.

The Host of the Day award recognizes employees, volunteers and other members of The Big E family who exemplify the Fair’s philosophy of positive customer relations. It has been part of the Exposition’s customer service program since 1989, established for individuals who go “above and beyond the call” in their interactions with fairgoers. Matyseck was selected from more than 1,500 personnel working this year at The Big E. He was presented the Host of the Day award, the “BiggiE,” during the ceremony. The trophy is Eastern States Exposition’s version of the Oscar, sculpted in the likeness of The Big E mascot, Mr. BiggiE. Matyseck also received 2015 Big E commemorative gifts and will be a guest of honor at the post-Fair employee Thank You Party.

“Ed is a finely tuned piece of machinery,” Director of Finance, Jerry Richard said at the ceremony which was attended by Fair officers, managers and co-workers. “He has a great work ethic and top notch customer service skills.”

Experience the sights and sounds of New England’s Grandest Fair now through, Oct. 4 in West Springfield, Mass.

Ed Matyseck, of Westfield, Mass., right, received the Host of the Day award at The Big E in West Springfield, Mass., from Eugene J. Cassidy, ESE president and chief executive officer.

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The Philadelphia Daily News reports 18-year-old Kyree Henneghan was charged with two Upper Darby burglaries that police linked him to because of the shirt.

Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood says a man wearing a T-shirt with the Superman shield broke into one home on Sept. 24 and a second on Tuesday. In that heist, the homeowner walked in and Henneghan bolted with a laptop computer.

Henneghen made a not-so-speedy getaway on his BMX bicycle and police found him a short time later — still wearing the Superman shirt — trying to sell the computer to men in a car.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, October 2, the 275th day of 2015. There are 90 days left in the year.

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n October 2, 1985, actor Rock Hudson, 59, died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, after battling AIDS.

ON THIS DATE: In 1780, British spy John Andre was hanged in Tappan, New York, during the Revolutionary War. In 1835, the first battle of the Texas Revolution took place as American settlers fought Mexican soldiers near the Guadalupe River; the Mexicans ended up withdrawing.

In 1890, comedian Groucho Marx was born Julius Marx in New York.

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a serious stroke at the White House that left him paralyzed on his left side.

In 1939, the Benny Goodman Sextet (which included Lionel Hampton) made their first recording, “Flying Home,” for Columbia.

In 1944, German troops crushed the two-month-old Warsaw Uprising, during which a quarter of a million people had been killed.

In 1975, President Gerald R. Ford formally welcomed Japan’s Emperor Hirohito to the United States during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House.

In 1990, the Senate voted 90-9 to confirm the nomination of Judge David H. Souter to the Supreme Court.

In 2002, the Washington D.C.-area sniper attacks began, setting off a frantic manhunt lasting three weeks.

(John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo were finally arrested for 10 killings and three woundings; Muhammad was executed in 2009; Malvo was sentenced to life in prison.)

In 2009, the International Olympic Committee, meeting in Copenhagen, chose Rio de Janeiro to be the site of the 2016 Summer Olympics; Chicago was eliminated in the first round, despite a last-minute in-person appeal

by President Barack Obama.

TEN YEARS AGO: A tour boat, the Ethan allen, capsized on New York’s Lake George, killing 20 elderly passengers. Playwright August Wilson died in Seattle at age 60. Actor-comedian Nipsey Russell died in New York at age 87.

FIVE YEARS AGO:

In 1955, the suspense anthology “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” premiered on CBS-TV.

A coalition of progressive and civil rights groups marched by the thousands on the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., pledging to support Democrats struggling to keep power on Capitol Hill.

In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court as the court opened its new term.

President Barack Obama acknowledged his pivotal role in the midterm political campaign, arguing in a

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speech at Northwestern University that the November congressional elections were a referendum on his economic policies and blaming Republicans for blocking his efforts to boost wages and create more jobs. Hong Kong’s embattled leader, Chief Executive Leung Chunying, refused demands by pro-democracy protesters to step down.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Country singer-musician Leon Rausch (Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys) is 88. Retired MLB All-Star Maury Wills is 83. Movie critic Rex Reed is 77. Singersongwriter Don McLean is 70. Cajun/country singer Jo-el Sonnier is 69. Actor Avery Brooks is 67. Fashion designer Donna Karan is 67. Photographer Annie Leibovitz is 66. Rock musician Mike Rutherford (Genesis, Mike & the Mechanics) is 65. Singer-actor Sting is 64.

Actress Lorraine Bracco is 61. Country musician Greg Jennings (Restless Heart) is 61. Rock singer Phil Oakey (The Human League) is 60. Rhythm-and-blues singer Freddie Jackson is 57. Singer-producer Robbie Nevil is 57. Retro-soul singer James Hunter is 53. Former NFL quarterback Mark Rypien is 53. Rock musician Bud Gaugh (Sublime, Eyes Adrift) is 48. Folk-country singer Gillian Welch is 48. Country singer Kelly Willis is 47.

Actor Joey Slotnick is 47. Rhythm-and-blues singer Dion Allen (Az Yet) is 45. Actress-talk show host Kelly Ripa (TV: “Live with Kelly and Michael”) is 45. Singer Tiffany is 44. Rock singer Lene Nystrom is 42. Actor Efren Ramirez is 42. Rhythm-and-blues singer LaTocha Scott (Xscape) is 42. Gospel singer Mandisa (TV: “American Idol”) is 39. Actress Brianna Brown is 36.

Rock musician Mike Rodden (Hinder) is 33. Tennis player Marion Bartoli is 31. Actor Christopher Larkin is 28. Rock singer Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) is 27. Actress Samantha Barks is 25.

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Westfield Salvation Army goes all-volunteer WESTFIELD – In an effort to maximize donor contributions, The Salvation Army transitions its service to an all-volunteer effort in Westfield effective October 1. The Salvation Army has been providing assistance to the Westfield community since the 1950s, most recently out of rented space on Arnold Street, which the community referred to as the The Salvation Army Westfield Service Center.

Like many non-profit organizations, The Salvation Army continually strives to increase and improve impact while minimizing operating costs. Through a process that has lasted several years, the determination was made that moving to a volunteer-led model is the best and most cost-effective way to serve the community’s needs. This model, called the Service Unit, has proven to be effective in many communities across Massachusetts. Service Units maintain the same capabilities for fundraising and providing services to people in need and through this model, The Salvation Army continues to serve people in every zip code of the Commonwealth.

“Westfield residents have been dedicated to helping their neighbors in need through The Salvation Army for decades.

We trust that will continue through this transition,” said Wilfred Leslie, Salvation Army Service Extension Director.

“In my experience, people trust The Salvation Army to help everyone who comes to us as efficiently as we can. That’s why they give.”

The Salvation Army will continue to provide direct emergency service, Thanksgiving assistance, Christmas toys and gifts. This Christmas, shoppers can expect to see those familiar red kettles throughout the community. As always, donations received in the red kettles remain in Westfield to serve community needs year round.

“The Salvation Army is pleased to continue its service and planning for the future,” said Leslie. “We are grateful for the same volunteers and generous donors who have helped us meet local need for years and they are more important than ever as we move forward. The Salvation Army is committed to assisting those who need our help in Westfield with minimal change in our service to them. ” Beginning October 1, The Salvation Army will provide assistance in Westfield through an existing collaboration with Domus, Inc. The well-known local non-profit property management housing developer will provide office space for Salvation Army volunteers.

Those who need help can schedule an appointment by calling 413-568-1256. Any community residents or groups who would like to continue the volunteer tradition at the red kettles, can contact The Salvation Army at 413-568-1256.

Donations of gently used clothing and furniture are still being received at The Salvation Army Family Store at 215 East Main Street in Westfield.

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Cappa’s effort to reopen the candle pin bowling facility are also complicated by the fact that the city’s Westfield Redevelopment Authority is seeking to acquire the bowling alley property, and other adjacent property belonging to members of the Romani family as part of the Elm Street Urban Renewal Plan.

The renewal plan includes construction of a mixed-use commercial building on the corner of Elm and Arnold Street, construction of a Pioneer Valley Transit Authority transit pavilion on Arnold Street and construction of a multi-story parking garage on Church Street which would incorporate much of the Romani property.

The WRA was poised to take the property, including the bowling alley, by eminent domain with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Congress included language in the authorizing legislation which prohibits the use of CDBG land acquisition by eminent domain.

The CDBG funds can be used for a “friendly” purchase of property but the Romani family, 12 members who have a financial interest, could not agree on a price for the property. The city is now using the $200,000, intended to purchase the bowling alley, to purchase a building on Center Street from Berkshire Bank. The building on that property will be demolished and an off-street parking lot will be constructed.

Several members of the City Council questioned if it would be kinder to Cappa to deny the special permit and end his effort, at considerable personal expense, to reopen the bowling alley. Cappa at the Sept.

License Committee session said he has invested $100,000 into his project and holds a lease for the building through 2021.

“I feel sorry for him,” At-large Council David A Flaherty said, “but it may be better to deny this special permit and shut it down.”

Crean said that the License Committee approved the one-year extension of the special permit, which expired on Dec. 4, 2014, but would not recommend further extension of the special permit.

“It’s for one year,” Crean said. “If he gets his business going, so be it. If he doesn’t get it going, that’s it, there will be no further extensions.”

Opioid Crisis that would make trafficking in Fentanyl a crime punishable with a prison sentence of up to 20 years. Authorities say the narcotic is often added to heroin.

Also Thursday, a state law took effect that requires health insurers, without preapproval, to provide coverage for all “medically necessary” inpatient addiction treatment and counseling for at least 14 consecutive days. The law was approved by lawmakers last year and signed by thenGov. Deval Patrick.

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Continued from Page 1 White’s case will be presented to a grand jury on October 30, according to court records.

On July 9, Westfield police executed a search warrant at 919 Southampton Road as part of an ongoing multijurisdictional investigation of child pornography, according to Det. Roxann Bradley’s statement of facts.

White admitted to taking secret photographs of a partially nude child twice between February 2012 and February 2015, according to Bradley.

Additionally, White admitted to giving these photographs to an individual, known to the Commonwealth, in exchange for sex, Bradley wrote.

Eric Jenney, 45, of Westfield was arraigned June 26 on charges of three counts of possession of child pornography, and while police aren’t confirming nor denying whether these cases are linked, there appears to be a strong connection.

At an August 7 pretrial hearing Jenney’s attorney, Jared Olanoff, said the district attorney’s office is deciding whether to move the case to Hampden County Superior Court.

Jenney, who was released June 29 on $5,000 personal surety, may be due back in Westfield District Court on October 30 unless his case is also transferred to Superior Court.

“Most crimes begin in district court, and the more serious crimes are then brought to the grand jury. If the grand jury issues an indictment, the district court complaint will be dismissed and the case will be handled in superior court,” according to mass.gov. “The district court is generally limited to deciding cases for which the maximum authorized penalty for a crime is not more than five years’ imprisonment.”

Staff Writer Christine Charnosky can be reached at christinec@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com

Continued from Page 1 event in Boston on Thursday, Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton praised the state Senate for taking action to address opioid abuse.

“We have seen far too many families tragically affected by the opioid crisis in western Massachusetts and across the state,” said Senator Don Humason. “Today we passed legislation that aims to address some of the root causes of the crisis, such as the overprescription of opioid- based pain killers and youth substance abuse disor-

der identification and treatment. While I was pleased to support this bill, it is important to recognize that it is but a small battle in the overall fight that communities are waging against this epidemic.”

“Our actions in the Senate today will help to prevent the human and economic costs caused by abuse of opiates and pain killers and give hope to those families who have struggled to aid a loved one suffering with addiction,” said Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester).

Homeless cat and kitten adoptions WESTFIELD – As the weather cools, the Westfield Homeless Cat Project (WHCP) gets more calls about homeless cats and kittens freezing outside at night. WHCP needs to find homes for the cats already under its care before these others can be rescued and rehomed. WHCP will hold adoption open houses for cats and kittens in October as follows: Thursdays 5 – 7 PM, Saturdays 11 – 3 PM and Sundays 1 – 3 PM at 1124 East Mountain Road in Westfield.

Adult cats are adopted to qualified homes that make a monetary donation in the amount of their choice to WHCP. These cats are neutered/spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, deflead, dewormed, tested for FIV/FELV and come with a free vet visit to Blandford Animal Hospital and a bag of cat food. Email Westfieldhcp@aol.com.

Indoor Tag Sale Offers 3 Days of Bargains WESTFIELD – Bargain hunters will find deals on everything from tools to toys at the Westfield Homeless Project (WHCP) tag sale October 16 to 18 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Moose Lodge, 56 Washington St, Westfield, MA. This indoor event will take place rain or shine.

Anyone wishing to donate items that will save the lives of homeless cats and kittens can bring them to: 1124 East Mountain Road any time. For further information, email denisesinico@ hotmail.com.

“Through our Republican Caucus amendments to the bill, we engage the resources of state agencies to maximize collaboration with police, reduce incidents of driving under the influence of drugs, assess obstructions to inpatient treatment and reduce the over prescription of opiates.”

Opiates are responsible for more annual deaths in Massachusetts than auto accidents and guns combined. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives.

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Streets, applied for a malt and wine license for both stores in July.

Parker was required to apply to the Planning Board for a special permit because the Pleasant Street Market is located near Abner Gibbs Elementary School and the South Middle School, while there is a store-front church across Montgomery Street from the New Corner Variety.

The Planning Board, by a vote of 3-3, denied both special permits. Parker’s attorney, Bradford B. Moir, initiated litigation with the Land Court Division on Sept. 14 to vacate the Planning Board’s decision denying Parker the licenses needed to sell beer and wine.

Moir’s argument is that the state, through legislation and the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) regulations, is so comprehensive that the local community, through a home rule action, does not have authority to regulate alcohol licensing and sales.

The ordinance, under IV., General Use Regulations, states: No permit shall be issued for the erection, enlargement or conversion of a structure utilized for the purpose of selling or service alcoholic beverages which is situated within five hundred (500) feet, measured by a direct line from entrance to entrance, of any lot used for a church or a public and/or parochial school primarily intended for the education of students in Grades K through 12, unless a special permit has been obtained from the Planning Board. Said permit shall be obtained from the Planning Board before application is made for any other permit in connection with the proposed erection, enlargement or conversion. (Adopted 02/15/90) Figy’s motion to delete that ordinance language because it gives the Planning Board authority which is “redundant to the License Commission’s jurisdiction.”

One City Council member would like to retain the zoning regulation giving oversight of liquor store to the Planning Board.

At-large Councilor David A. Flaherty said the Planning Board argued that the License Commission review of a license application is far more narrow than that of the Planning Board.

Flaherty said the License Commission, which acts as the local agent of the ABCC “checks the boxes, to ensure that all of the proper information is submitted with a license application.”

The Planning Board’s review is far broader and considers the impact on the community in general and of specific neighborhoods where a license facility would be located.

“The two jobs are different. The Planning Board has far more discretion,” Flaherty said.

Figy said that he anticipates a much more detailed review and discussion of his motion at the committee meeting.

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Dear Editor: Mental Illness Awareness Week is, October 4 through October 10. We at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI Mass) want people to be aware of the fact that mental health conditions affect one in four adults. We want people to know that these disorders are treatable, but according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in Massachusetts only 52.8 percent of our adult population received treatment.

A key reason why people don’t seek treatment is stigma.

With a recent initiative, NAMI Mass is trying to combat this problem through the workplace. Although it is well-documented, most people are unaware that mental health issues are the leading cause of disability in the workplace. We learned through a statewide survey that only 27 percent of employees in Massachusetts are willing to talk about their mental illness at work. CEOs Against Stigma, NAMI’s campaign, is trying to affect change by meeting with CEOs of companies throughout Massachusetts and promoting empathy and a supportive environment for employees no matter what illness they have.

We hope more CEOs will sign on so we can win the battle against stigma and more individuals can experience hope and recovery.

Sincerely, Laurie Martinelli Executive Director, NAMI Mass

Insiders: Sanders needs big money

By KATIE GLUECK Politico.com Bernie Sanders rails against big money in politics and insists that he doesn’t want an allied super PAC — but the majority of Democrats in early states say he can’t rely on smaller-dollar donors alone if he wants to beat Hillary Clinton.

That’s the assessment of this week’s Politico Caucus, our bipartisan survey of the top activists, operatives and strategists in the early states. This week, the Caucus has expanded to include South Carolina and Nevada in addition to our insiders already participating in Iowa and New Hampshire.

The consensus on Sanders’ need for big money was strong: 83 percent of South Carolina Democrats, 62 percent of Nevada Democrats and 54 percent of New Hampshire Democrats said he cannot beat Clinton with only small-dollar donors. Of Iowa Democrats, 40 percent said the same.

Insiders from those states said that at best he could win a contest or two, but the big donations and unlimited contributions that a super PAC brings would be essential if his campaign stretches into the later stages of the primary season.

“Small donors are an important component but if the campaign drifts into the larger more expensive states he will need more dollars than he will receive from just small donors,” said one South Carolina Democrat, who like all participants was granted anonymity in order to speak freely.

Agreed an Iowa Democrat, “During the caucus, absolutely. But it’s difficult to go deep into the primary without the resources to back a full campaign in several states.”

Sanders, a frequent critic of Wall Street and the Citizens United decision that ushered in the super PAC era, has repeatedly pledged not to accept super PAC support. In the second quarter of the year, he pulled in more money from the smallest of the small-dollar donors – those giving $200 or less – than any other candidate in the 2016 field. And his strength among small donors appears to have carried over into the third quarter too.

While his full financial filing for the last period hasn’t been released yet, his campaign said Wednesday that he raised more than $25 million, nearing Clinton’s $28 million haul.

In 2008, Barack Obama also relied heavily on small-dollar donors, Caucus insiders noted. But some cautioned that that was before super PACs assumed the outsized role they now play in presidential contests, ratcheting up the costs of campaigns dramatically.

“Small donors might make some larger donors start to pay attention but you can’t win by relying exclusively on small donors,” a South Carolina Democrat said.

“Barack Obama raised millions from small donors, but his candidacy was unprecedented in doing this,” noted another. “Bernie Sanders does not have the same status as a candidate that Barack Obama did.”

Respondents from Iowa and New Hampshire, who have seen more of Sanders, and where his poll numbers have steadily increased, were more likely to say Sanders could beat Clinton relying solely on smaller-dollar contributors than were Democrats from South Carolina and Nevada. But only among Iowa Democrats did a majority -- 60 percent-- say Sanders could beat Clinton without bigger donors, while New Hampshire Democrats were closer to evenly divided, with slightly more saying that he couldn’t do so.

That geographical divide played out on the Republican side as well: Iowa and New Hampshire Republicans said Sanders could beat Clinton without bigger donors (88 percent of New Hampshire Republicans said he could do so), while majorities of Republicans in Nevada and South Carolina said he couldn’t. The caveat across the board, however, was that small-dollar donors could propel him through the first few contests but he needs more heft to get across the finish line.

“Certainly in NH, he can but for him to win the whole thing, he needs an ongoing and intensifying firestorm,” a New Hampshire

Bill Clinton’s mission creep The ex-president is stepping up his campaign work for Hillary, right on schedule. But his role is expanding faster than expected

By GABRIEL DEBENEDETTI Politico.com BOSTON — Did you really think Bill Clinton was going to sit on the sidelines and let Bernie Sanders ruin everything?

Hillary Clinton’s campaign had always planned to deploy the former president as a rainmaker this fall, and people involved with her fundraising operation expect him to start pitching in for the top pro-Clinton super PAC too. Yet — to no one’s surprise — Bill (a.k.a. “The Big Dog” in Clintonland) gradually is expanding his influence into other facets of her White House bid, using media interviews about his charity work to make the case for his wife’s candidacy and, according to senior Democrats close to the campaign, quietly participating in high-level discussions about 2016.

“He’s such a battery charger,” explained one longtime Clinton friend and Washington ally — changing the metaphor in midsentence to reflect the campaign’s summer swoon. “He’s like paddles on the heart.”

Hillary kicked off her campaign this spring while nudging her husband to the sidelines — and emphasizing that she, not he, was firmly in control of her second presidential run.

But a lot has changed over the last couple of months, and Bill — still a force of political nature — is just too important to remain sidelined. His wife raised a mere $2 million more than Sanders in the last three months, fueling doubts about a campaign that was once seen as a waltz to the nomination, if not the White House.

And he’s become increasingly restive, people close to him say, as his wife faces declining poll numbers and a Vermont-based insurgency by a challenger who wasn’t on their radar a year ago.

“Does he help? Of course he does. He is the most gifted public leader of our time. He is the most beloved figure on Earth — with the exception of Pope Francis. After the Obamas and the Bidens, of course, he was the MVP of the 2012 presidential election,” said veteran Clinton ally and strategist Paul Begala, who works with Priorities USA, the main pro-Clinton super PAC. The recent conclusion of the Clinton Global Initiative meetings in New York marks an acceleration in Bill’s political activity, starting with three closed-door fundraisers in Georgia, Kansas, and Michigan.

Hillary’s Brooklyn-based campaign staffers deny they have made a major strategic shift: Bill was always supposed to start increasing his campaign work. But his walk-on role as human cash machine is becoming a speaking gig, too, with a Friday stint headlining a Democratic Party dinner in West Virginia and an upcoming appearance on Stephen Colbert’s show.

Privately, people close to the campaign — including donors and aides — are seeing the former president invoked increasingly in email chains, whether as a participant in strategy sessions or as the source of an idea or a scrap of political intel. “You see his name a lot more now,” said one Clinton friend.

Exactly how the Democratic Party’s most popular living expresident will be rolled out in the coming months still the subject of ongoing discussion among Clinton confidants and the campaign’s top brass in Brooklyn, people familiar with those discussions say. He still has Clinton Foundation events on his schedule through at least the end of 2015.

But some decisions have been made: Bill won’t start flying into Des Moines or Manchester anytime soon, for example. In addition to raising money, he will likely slowly start ramping up his own political travel, seeking to energize Democrats beyond the early-voting states — particularly in places like West Virginia, where the local party infrastructure has fallen on hard times, and where her campaign has signed an agreement to help raise money for state Democrats.

And, say Democrats helping craft the pro-Clinton fundraising strategy, he will likely begin to raise money for Priorities USA — though no specific plans have been made on this front, either.

The Clinton campaign always expected to tap Bill’s political skills in late 2015. The ex-president wanted to get the foundation’s annual New York summit out of the way before diving fully in, friends told Politico, but he has kept close tabs on 2016. That’s included reaching out to Obama-era donors who are new to Clinton circles, and appearing at a handful of private campaign cash events featuring his own longtime supporters.

With his wife struggling against Sanders in both Iowa and New Hampshire, the assistance couldn’t come soon enough, some Democrats say.

“They will use him appropriately, but make no mistake: He’s very important to her and very important to this campaign. And he’s a very popular guy,” said another longtime family friend and adviser.

Still, some influential party figures remain wary of the example of 2008, when Hillary was more focused on proving that she wasn’t running for her husband’s third term. Bill eventually played a very public role in that race, but many Democrats still whisper that he helped cost her South Carolina due to his rhetoric about then-Sen. Barack Obama — like his infamous “fairy tale” remark, which the former president has said was misinterpreted.

“One of the things that he has to be careful about is making sure that this is Hillary’s campaign and she’s the focal point,” explained Clinton friend and campaign fundraiser Jay Jacobs, who is in favor of Bill’s broadened role. “Just by the nature of his personality and the natural way people are attracted to him, it becomes something they have to be careful about.”

But the former president’s presence is already starting to be felt on the campaign trail.

His customary round of television interviews surrounding the foundation summit was more political than ever this week, though he has yet to sit for a single Q&A arranged by the campaign itself.

And after he appeared at just one of Hillary’s public events during the first six months of her candidacy — her kickoff speech in New York — her campaign sent supporters three separate emails in his name in the final hours of the third fundraising quarter this week.

He appeared in Atlanta and Leawood, Kansas, on Thursday for closed fundraisers, before another in Bingham Farms, Michigan, next Wednesday.

Those three are the only campaign money events currently on his schedule, but like Friday’s dinner in West Virginia, each of these meetings is far from the early-voting states dominating Hillary’s schedule and in places where local Democrats could use a jolt heading into 2016.

“The party apparatus, the big-b Base, people that make the gears move? They’re still really, really important. And who better to go out there over time and get those gears going and make those people smile and make them energized?” said another Clinton confidant familiar with Bill’s plans.

“I don’t think that there is a ‘Deploy Bill Clinton Day,’” this person said. “And it’s not like, ‘Hey, where’s Bill? We need him today!’ He’s in the net-gain business. He’s focused on that every day.”

Glenn Thrush contributed reporting.

Treasury sets Nov. 5 debt limit deadline

By JOHN BRESNAHAN and JAKE SHERMAN Politico.com The Treasury Department said Thursday Congress must lift the debt limit by Nov. 5, putting House Republicans in a tricky spot during an already hectic fall.

It will either be one of Kevin McCarthy’s first tasks as speaker, or one of John Boehner’s last.

In a letter to Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said the federal government is taking in less revenue than it had anticipated. Lew said the federal government therefore must increase its borrowing authority in five weeks or face the prospect of a catastrophic default.

For House Republicans, a vote to increase the debt limit is one of the toughest they ever have to cast. Boehner has had to rely on a core group of his members plus House Democrats to get the measure through the chamber in the past few years. The battle over the debt limit was so bitter in 2011 that U.S. government’s credit rating was downgraded, an unprecedented move.

This year promises to be no different, and Boehner’s resignation, coupled with the expected ascension of McCarthy to the speaker’s chair, is going to make it no easier. The floor vote for McCarthy to become speaker is not expected until late October, shortly before the default deadline. That may make it more palatable for McCarthy for Boehner to oversee the vote.

“Over the past ten days, we have received quarterly corporate and individual tax receipts and additional information about the activities of certain large trust funds, including military retirement trust funds,” Lew wrote in his letter to Boehner. “The tax receipts were lower than we previously projected, and the trust fund investments were higher than projected- resulting in a net decrease of resources available to See Big Money, Page 5 the United States government.”

Lew added, “Based on this new information, we now estimate that

Treasury is likely to exhaust its extraordinary measures on or about Thursday, November 5. At that point, we would be left to fund the government with only the cash we have on hand, which we currently forecast to be below $30 billion. This amount would be far short of net expenditures on certain days, which can be as high as $60 billion. Moreover, given certain payments that are due in early to mid-November, we anticipate that our remaining cash would be depleted quickly.”

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Court Logs Westfield District Court Monday, September 28, 2015 Jacquet L. Wilson, 47, of 128 Elm St., Apt. 1, will continued to be held on charges of rape while his case is transferred to Hampden County Superior Court.

Eric E. Guerrin, 28, of 620 North St., Dalton, received a one-year suspended sentence to the House of Correction with probation till September 28, 2016 and ordered to pay $65 per month while on probation after pleading guilty to shoplifting $100+ by asportation and trespass, brought by Westfield police.

Zachary H. Johnson, 21, of 352 Prospect Hill Road, Waltham, received one year probation at arraignment, ordered to pay $65 per month while on probation, fined $707, ordered to attend a drug/alcohol education program and received a 45-day loss of license after charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor were continued without finding, had charges of negligent operation of a motor vehicle dismissed and was found not responsible for marked lanes violation, failing to stop/yield, improper operation of a motor vehicle and speeding, brought by Westfield State University police.

Mark G. Stevens, 56, of 29 Bulat Drive, Springfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a November 9 hearing after being arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and uninsured motor vehicle, brought by Russell State Police.

Robert J. Giroux, 51, of 34 Ridgeway Ave., had charges of assault and battery and malicious destruction of property under $250, brought by Westfield police, dismissed at the request of the victim.

Juan C. Gonzalez-Lopez, 28, of 22 Irving St., West Springfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a November 20 hearing after being arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, brought

by Russell State Police.

Anthony K. Macinnes, 29, of 83 Woodlawn, Chicopee, was released on $100 cash surety after being arraigned on charges of felony breaking and entering nighttime and larceny over $250 and on separate charges of unarmed burglary an three counts of larceny from building, brought by Westfield police.

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Trail grants awarded to area communities

By CHRIS LINDAHL @cmlindahl Daily Hampshire Gazette SOUTHAMPTON — The state has awarded a $50,000 grant that will pay to construct a bridge over the Manhan River, connecting conservation land in Easthampton and Southampton.

State and local officials — as well as trail users from across central and western Massachusetts — gathered in front of the Nancy L. Whittemore Conservation Area in Southampton on Thursday, where Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Carol I. Sanchez announced recreational trail grants. Much of the money, which totals $800,000, went to Pioneer Valley communities.

A $50,000 grant — one of the largest announced — was awarded to the city of Easthampton, town of Southampton and the Pascommuck Conservation Trust.

The grant will pay for the construction of a bridge over the Manhan River that will connect the Whittemore property in Southampton with the Pomeroy Meadows conservation area in Easthampton.

State officials said the partnership is a model that will help realize the dream of developing a series of interconnected trails across the state.

“Bringing the two entities together creates something much larger than the individual pieces,” said Dick O’Brien, chairman of the Massachusetts Recreational Trail Advisory Board, which works with the DCR to review grant applications.

The vision of trails connecting all corners of the state is called Commonwealth Connections, and was developed 15 years ago by the Appalachian Mountain Club, the National Parks Service and other groups across the state. It’s still a work in progress, O’Brien said.

Big Money Republican said. “[Were] that to really occur, all the parties in the Hamptons and the Hollywood Hills would not rescue her.”

Added an Iowa Republican, “Maybe in Iowa... but not in the long run. Ask Ron Paul how it worked for him.”

Another Iowa Republican was more skeptical: “Even a socialist has to understand math. It doesn’t add up. She’ll crush him.”

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“When we do (realize it), the quality of life for us in all of our communities will be raised,” he said.

Sanchez said the model is a good one because though the state is helping to fund the Easthampton-Southampton trail, the work will be done by those communities.

“Wouldn’t it be great to connect the entire state, and the communities still have ownership of their own backyard?”

Sanchez asked.

Work to construct the bridge will begin next fall, according to Charlie McDonald, chairman of the Southampton Conservation Commission.

The fiberglass bridge will be 54-feet long and 5-feet wide. The grant will also help pay for an elevated, 250-foot long trail that will run from an existing trail in the Whittemore area to the Manhan River, and a smaller connector will also be built on the Easthampton side, McDonald said.

If any money remains, a few parking spaces will be built in front of the entrance to the Whittemore area on Meadow Lane in Southampton, he added.

In the end, the success of the project depends on how many people are willing to volunteer, McDonald said. “It’s predicated on how much volunteer sweat equity we can get in here,” he added.

The Whittemore Conservation Area has been owned by the town for several decades, though trails were created only two years ago as part of an Eagle Scout project by Troop 205 in Easthampton.

Community Preservation Act funds helped pay for several bridges and a lookout spot at a vernal pool last fall.

The connector to the future bridge will be built near the vernal pool. Because it’s such a delicate habitat, work must take place in the fall to ensure for the least amount of environmental impact,

Continued from Page 4 “Carson has a natural grass- ing him, which has been laying roots network of homeschool- the groundwork for a Carson ers,” said one Iowa Republican. run for more than a year.

“He can turn out a large crowd “The Carson Super PAC anywhere in the state, which team has the state blanketed,” should translate to a strong an Iowa Republican said. “You Caucus showing. He energizes can’t go to a county GOP or the Caucus electorate, while local community event without Trump attracts people based on seeing someone in a Ben a celebrity status.”

Carson shirt handing out literaIn establishment Republican ture and signing people up.” circles, many hold the belief In other states, there were that Carson, who has never held less definitive winners on the political office, is a flavor-of- Republican side: Marco Rubio the-month candidate who lacks and home-state senator Lindsey policy depth and isn’t to be Graham tied with 28 percent taken seriously. But Caucus each in South Carolina for best insiders, none of whom work ground game; Jeb Bush led in for Carson, made the case that Nevada, followed closely by he is out-organizing everyone Rubio; and New Hampshire else in Iowa, thanks in large was jumbled, with Carly part to the super PAC support- Fiorina and John Kasich barely

out-polling Jeb Bush and Chris Christie.

On the Democratic side, Clinton had the best ground game across the board, insiders said.

U.S. Attorney General to speak about opioid problem WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch is scheduled to give the keynote address at a Massachusetts summit on opioid addiction.

The summit will be held Friday at the headquarters of the Massachusetts Medical Society.

More than 300 physicians, pharmacists, police officers and others who deal with the problems caused by opioid abuse are expected to attend.

The summit is sponsored by the medical society and the U.S. Attorney's Office.

U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey also are expected to attend.

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McDonald said.

The former Northampton-New Haven Canal — which runs through the property, with a tow path where animals pulled barges — is a prominent feature of the landscape, McDonald said.

He said he hopes residents recognize this unique space and pitch in to help the efforts for people to enjoy it. “It’s community building — that’s the thesis,” he said.

The DCR also awarded grants to several other area projects: – $40,000 to the Broad Brook Coalition to replace a bridge and rehabilitate and extend a boardwalk and dock at Northampton’s Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area.

– $35,058 to the Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Board to operate educational programs in Northampton.

– $20,745 to the Chesterfield 4-Seasons Club for purchase of a new storage building for snowmobile and emergency equipment, reclamation of two historical sites in the Chesterfield Gorge and clearing undergrowth and installation of new signs.

– $12,532 to the Mill Valley Snowmobile Club in Belchertown to purchase new grooming drags for their snowmobile trails.

– $10,778 to the DCR to pay for a seasonal “Ridge Runner” on the National Scenic Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts, located in Cheshire. That person will provide information to visitors and work with volunteers to maintain the trail.

– $9,365 to the Hadley Snowmobile Club to purchase snow-grooming equipment and for the maintenance of trails in Hadley and surrounding communities.

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

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By BOB SALSBERG Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A state report on the death of a 2-year-old girl in foster care found the Department of Children and Families failed to properly evaluate the qualifications of a foster mother and determine whether the home was safe for children.

The internal review, released Thursday, revealed an “unacceptable” series of failures within the embattled department, Gov. Charlie Baker said in promising corrective steps. Two DCF employees have been reassigned and could face further disciplinary action.

Avalena Conway-Coxon and an unidentified second toddler were found unresponsive Aug. 15 at an Auburn apartment complex. Avalena was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The second child was hospitalized in critical condition but survived and is now in a long-term rehabilitation facility.

The case was among several recent tragedies involving children who had received services from the state’s child protection agency.

“I get sick when I hear these stories,” a somber Baker told reporters.

Police have not released a cause of Avalena’s death, but the DCF report said medical findings suggest the children suffered heat stroke, likely from “prolonged exposure to a high temperature environment.”

In approving the application of Kimberly Malpass to become a foster mother in 2013, DCF did not follow its own rules in determining whether she was a capable parent, and allowed too many children to live in too small a foster home, the review said. There were six children — three of them foster children — in the home at that time.

“It should not have been a foster home,” said Baker. “If you actually followed the practice standards and the policies that were in place, it would never have been licensed.”

A message left on a phone number listed for Malpass in Auburn was not immediately returned.

No charges have been filed in connection with the child’s death. A spokesman for the Worcester district attorney said Thursday the case remains under investigation.

Jennifer Conway, 27, Avalena’s biological mother, died last month from a suspected drug overdose, authorities said.

Malpass was an “enthusiastic foster parent,” the report said, who cared for nine foster children at various times over an 18-month period, and she received positive reviews from several caseworkers. The review, however, suggested DCF staff failed to identify or act on several potential red flags, including Malpass’ own extensive health issues and a pediatrician’s warning that she appeared overwhelmed by the medical needs of her three biological children.

Also disregarded, the review said, was a report from an Auburn school that suggested “chronic neglect.” And DCF staff failed to contact local police, which would have revealed that officers had visited the home 25 times between 2008 and 2013, though none of the visits led to an arrest.

Following the Aug. 15 incident, the agency took custody of the three biological children and placed the third foster child in another home.

Baker on Monday announced a DCF reform plan that would include a new standardized policy for assessing the level of risk facing a child and a mandatory review of every family member’s history with DCF, including criminal history and parental capabilities.

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Instead of tossing the old sofa, consider DIY reupholstery

By JENNIFER FORKER Associated Press Amanda Brown encourages creative types who are looking to upgrade their furniture to think outside the box — big-box retailers, that is.

"I'm not the same person as 1,000 other people with the same sofa, so why should my furniture be?" asks the furniture upholsterer and owner of Spruce, an Austin, Texas, furnitureredesign studio.

She sees potential in outdated, neglected furniture. But before reupholstering a family heirloom, she says, learn the basics of the craft with an inexpensive thrift-store find. A smaller, less time-intensive piece such as an armchair is a great place to begin.

"Most people start with something they have — a sofa or something — and that's a good way to get overwhelmed," Brown warns. She describes how to refinish a Louis XVI chair among other projects in her book, "Spruce: A Step-by-step Gide to Upholstery and Design" (Storey, 2013).

Eddie Ross, East Coast editor and producer of home design for Better Homes and Gardens magazine, recommends that novices start even simpler: Make a window cornice or reupholster a small seat back, using only a staple gun, foam batting and fabric.

"You don't want to waste all that time, fabric and materials," says Ross. "You want to be happy at the end of a project."

Better Homes has an online reupholstery project, "How to Reupholster a Chair," that offers quick results. (www.bhg. com/decorating/do-it-yourself/fabric-paper-projects/diychair-upholstery-guide ) What furniture is worth a redo? Usually, it's any new or old piece made with wood rather than particleboard or melamine.

Brown suggests picking up the end of a chair or sofa to gauge its weight. Hefty is good. Check the armrests and legs: Are they sturdy or do they wiggle? Woodworking repairs can be costly and difficult.

Brown also suggests hunting for the dirtiest, ugliest furniture at garage sales and flea markets.

"If the piece looks dirty or the padding is sunken in, those are the things people stay away from and those are the things I look for . I want it as ugly as possible so I get the best price," says Brown, adding, "it just makes for a much more satisfying 'before' and 'after.'"

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Stripping furniture "doesn't require any skill," says Brown.

"It just requires some brute strength and some hand tools. And it's so educational when you're doing it. You really start to 'get it' when you take something apart."

"It's almost like an operation," says Ross.

A few necessary tools: Gloves (to prevent blisters), protective goggles (in case of errant staples or tacks), pliers, staple remover, staple gun and scissors.

Brown also uses a pair of sawhorses and clamps to keep her work at waist level during this time-intensive work, protecting her back.

"Blisters and backaches and frustration can equal abandonment of a project," she warns.

Her favorite part is textile selection and searching for outof-the-ordinary fabrics. She's upholstered furniture with curtain panels, tablecloths and embroidery. She upholstered a dining-room chair with her mother's crewel artwork. She's currently reupholstering two chairs with old quilts.

"Using a special textile makes it so much more exciting," she says.

You also can learn more about the upholstery process from YouTube videos and online tutorials. Or learn hands-on, as Brown did, in a technical or community college classroom.

"Really it's just so exciting to take something that looks bad and make it beautiful again," she says. "You just have to get to the end. And once you do, you get the bug, and you want to do more."

For beginners, it's also important to know when to call the professionals for help, says Ross. "A larger piece of furniture takes time and it's definitely not a weekend project," he warns. "... What you don't see on the TV shows are the five people helping out on the project behind the scenes."

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Volunteering at the Botanic Garden of Smith College Each year, over 1300 schoolchildren tour through the greenhouses at the Lyman Conservatory at the Botanic Garden of Smith College. They learn about different climates and geographic regions, different plant adaptations to those climates, and about why plants are so important to human life.

They see living examples of important economic plants that provide us with oxygen, food, medicines, building materials, and much more.

The Botanic Garden of Smith College was founded over one hundred years ago by L. Clarke Seelye, the College’s first president, who expressed his hope that the whole campus could be developed as a botanic garden so that it might be of scientific as well as aesthetic value. Today the Botanic Garden serves as a living museum of plants native to New England and areas all around the globe. Our goals are education, research, display, and conservation. The Garden includes thousands of plants, including those grown under glass in the Lyman Conservatory and outdoors in the campus arboretum and various specialty gardens around campus. The mission of the Botanic Garden of Smith College is to foster education about the science, beauty, and importance of the plant kingdom through the use of outdoor and conservatory plant collections, gardens, displays, and exhibitions, and to preserve and maintain the historic Olmsted campus landscape.

However, it is though community volunteers that this wonderful collection of plants from around the world comes alive for the local students who come on field trips. Trained volunteers provide tours for K-12 classes, often working with teachers to connect the tours with what the students are learning in the classroom.

Each January, the Botanic Garden offers an intensive threeday training program to those interested in volunteering. In addition to leading tours, volunteers also staff the reception desk on weekends and during the Spring Bulb Show, help with developing thematic tours, assist with exhibitions, and providing hospitality for special events*. (Please note: volunteers are not involved in any hands-on horticulture work.)* The next training session takes place Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, January 20, 21, and 22, 2016, 9 am – 4:00 pm.

Preregistration is required. These sessions will be followed by additional monthly meetings and training tours. The training includes a history of the Botanic Garden; tours of conservatories; some basic botany and horticulture; commercial, medicinal and food plants of the Lyman Plant House; and how to guide visitors and school groups. In exchange for the training, volunteers are required to volunteer at the Botanic Garden for at least one full year and attend monthly meetings.* Preregistration is required for the training — you must fill out a volunteer application.* Anyone interested in volunteering may download an application from our website: http://www.smith.edu/garden/ Friends/volunteers.html or request one by phone (413) 5852742 or email: garden@smith.edu or stop by the Lyman Plant House and pick one up.

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Rams’ Baily Emerson, left, attempts to cut off the path of Sabis’ Nathan Valois in a sprint to the ball. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Southwick’s Brandon Castor (27) slices through the Sabis defense as he pushes the ball up the field.

(Photo by Chris Putz)

Rams roll in golf, soccer

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer PALMER – Now that the fall high school sports season is in full swing, one local golf team is stepping up its game.

Southwick followed up Wednesday’s playoff-clinching victory over Easthampton with a thrilling 13.5-10.5 win over previously unbeaten Palmer at Quaboag Country Club.

It was the Panthers’ first loss in 47 straight divisional matches.

“That was a big win for us,” Rams’ coach Al Selden said.

Southwick’s James Longhi shot a 38, Bradley Durand and Chris Molta finished with a 39 and 40, respectively, and Jagger Turgeon recorded a 44 round for four key points.

On Wednesday, Southwick posted a convincing 23-1 rout of Easthampton. In that match, Longhi led all golfers with a 33, his fourth straight round under par. Durand shot a 37.

GYMNASTICS

Rams rout Sabis Southwick 10, Sabis 0 Evan Haynes and Ryan Todesco each tallied a hat trick in a convincing Southwick road victory. Rams’ Bailey Emerson had two goals, and Matt Daley and Riley O’Conor each had one.

Daley and Conner Geddis each had two assists. Mike Sheil had one.

Nick Chambers recorded two saves for a shutout in net.

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Bombers sweep all-around

Lions stave off WHS

Westfield, 129.95; Hampshire, 120.575; Chicopee Comp, 116.275 Liz Walker (33.0), Mairead Hagan (32.025), and Kendall Neidig (3rd) swept the top three spots in the all-around competition for Westfield.

Emma Kotfila placed first on the uneven bars (8.425) and balance beam (8.9), while Walker was tops on the floor exercise (8.375)

Ludlow 3, Westfield 2 Three different players scored to lead host Ludlow, which staved off a late Westfield rally.

Alanna Burzola and Kelsey Kiltonic netted one goal apiece for the Bombers. Kiltonic’s goal came with 1:26 remaining Westfield goalie Jessica Healey finished with 14 saves.

BOYS’ SOCCER Southwick’s Mason Kowal steps into a kick Thursday at Sabis High School. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Five different Gateway players – Ben Jameson, John Rooney, Nick Cooper, Alex Webb, and Jayden Marge – scored in the team’s home shutout Thursday night.

Gators’ keeper Shayne Mastello (2 saves) earned a shutout for the Gators (5-3-2).

Gators chomp Pioneer

Tech blanks Saints McCann Tech 7, St. Mary 0 McCann Tech’s Allie Gibeau led all scorers with two goals.

St. Mary goalie Francesca DePerogola made 23 saves. The

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2015 HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Friday, October 2 FIELD HOCKEY at West Springfield, Clark Field, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at West Springfield, West Springfield Middle School, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 6 p.m.

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

Saturday, October 3 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 5 GOLF at Northampton, Northampton CC, 3 p.m.

JV FOOTBALL at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Northampton, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6 GOLF vs. Ludlow, Tekoa CC, 3 p.m.

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

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Greenfield, Veterans’ Memorial Field, 4:30 p.m.

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

FIELD HOCKEY at Greenfield, Veterans’ Memorial Field,

6 p.m.

GYMNASTICS vs. Minnechaug, Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m.

Thursday, October 8 GOLF vs. East Longmeadow, Tekoa CC, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

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

Friday, October 9 FIELD HOCKEY at Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 7 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Southwick, 6 p.m.

FOOTBALL at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 10 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Palmer at Columbus Day Classic, Smith College, Northampton, 2 p.m. **Sunday, October 11** FIELD HOCKEY vs. TBD at Columbus Day Classic, Smith College, Northampton, 2 p.m.

Monday, October 12

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

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

JV FOOTBALL vs. Holyoke, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, October 13 GOLF at Chicopee, Chicopee CC, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Tri-Meet, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, Bullens Field. 7 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee, Ike Alpert Field, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee, Szot Park, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, October 14 GOLF vs. Agawam, Tekoa CC, 3 p.m.

Thursday, October 15 GYMNASTICS at Agawam, 6 p.m.

Friday, October 16 FIELD HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Longmeadow, Russell Field, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Longmeadow, Russell Field, 4 p.m.

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

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

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

FOOTBALL at Longmeadow, Stadium Field, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 17 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 19 FIELD HOCKEY at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

JV FOOTBALL vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

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

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Central, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Southwick, 5 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Central, Berte Field, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20 BOYS’/GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Minnechaug, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at West Springfield, Veterans’ Field, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at West Springfield, Clark Field, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21 GYMNASTICS vs. Agawam at Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Friday, October 2 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Agawam, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 5:30 p.m.

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

Monday, October 5 JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Frontier, Sunderland Recreation Field, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Frontier, Herlihy Field, 4 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Putnam, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6 GOLF vs. South Hadley, Edgewood CC, 3 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 4:30 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Holyoke, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 6:30 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 GOLF at Palmer, Quaboag CC, 3 p.m.

Thursday, October 8 GOLF at Westfield Technical Academy, East Mountain CC, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m.

Friday, October 9 GOLF at East Longmeadow, Elmcrest CC, 3 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Central, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Amherst, Whalley Park, 6:30 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Westfield, 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 10 No Sports Scheduled

Monday, October 12 FIELD HOCKEY at Athol, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Athol, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 13 GOLF at Hampshire, Beaver Brook Golf Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Ware, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, October 14 GOLF vs. Granby, Edgewood CC, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, 5:15 p.m.

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

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Friday, October 2 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Ware, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Ware, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 3 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 5 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, October 6 BOYS’/GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Monson, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, October 8 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mohawk, 6 p.m.

Friday, October 9 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Lenox, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Lenox, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Lenox, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Lenox, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 13 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Agawam, Westfield at Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, October 14 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, October 15 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

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Friday, October 16 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke Catholic, 6 p.m.

Monday, October 19 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Renaissance, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20 BOYS’/GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Southwick, Littleville Dam, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Pioneer Valley Regional School, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, October 22 BOYS’ SOCCER at Granby, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Granby, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Smith Academy, 6 p.m.

Friday, October 23 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Westfield, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Westfield, 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 24 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 26 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, October 27 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, October 28 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hopkins Academy, 3:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hopkins Academy, 3:30 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Thursday, October 1 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

Friday, October 2 BOYS’ SOCCER at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 3 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 5 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6 GOLF vs. St. Mary, East Mountain CC, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Renaissance, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 8 GOLF vs. Southwick, East Mountain CC, 3 p.m.

Friday, October 9 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mount Everett, 4 p.m.

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

Saturday, October 10 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 12 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, October 13 GOLF at Monson, Quaboag CC, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 14 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Commerce, 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 15 BOYS’ SOCCER at Lenox, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Smith Voke, 7 p.m.

Friday, October 16 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, October 17 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 19 BOYS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, October 22 BOYS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

Friday, October 23 GIRLS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 24 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 26 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 28 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, Bullens Field, 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 29 BOYS’ SOCCER at Ware, 6 p.m.

Friday, October 30 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Putnam, 4 p.m.

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Friday, October 2 BOYS’ SOCCER at Gateway, 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 3 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 5 BOYS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, St. Joe’s Field, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6 GOLF at Westfield Technical Academy, East Mountain CC, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mahar, Stanley Park, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, October 8 GOLF at Hampshire, Beaver Brook Golf Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Friday, October 9 BOYS’ SOCCER at Granby, Brown Ellison Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Renaissance School, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 10 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 12 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, October 13 GOLF vs. Easthampton, Tekoa CC, 3 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY, Forest Park, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 14 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, October 15 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Friday, October 16 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Commerce, 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 17 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 19 BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21 BOYS’/GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Greenfield, Stanley Park, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 22 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Friday, October 23 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 24 No Sports Scheduled Monday, October 26 BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 27 BOYS’/GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Southwick, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 28 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, October 29 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Friday, October 30 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Smith Voke, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 31 No Sports Scheduled Friday, November 1 No Sports Scheduled Monday, November 2 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, November 3 GIRLS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

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H.S. Roundup

Continued from Page 9

Saints also received notable efforts from Sam Manchino, Jenna Turrini, Steph Allen, Lexi Shedd, Chloe Lussier, and Olivia White.

FIELD HOCKEY Frontier 3, Westfield 0 Frontier bottled up host Westfield’s offense.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER Southwick 10, Sabis 0 Kacper Kisala (2 assists) Matt Allen (1 assist), and Jared O’Connor scored two goals apiece to lead unbeaten Southwick (7-0).

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES OCTOBER Women’s Cross Country at Paul Short Invitational 10/2/2015 PM Men’s Cross Country at Paul Short Invitational 10/2/2015 PM Women’s Volleyball at Western New England University 10/2/2015 6p.m.

Women’s Golf at Middlebury Invitational 10/3/2015 1p.m. / 9a.m.

Women’s Soccer vs Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 10/3/2015 11a.m.

Football at Plymouth State University 10/3/2015 1PM Men’s Soccer at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 10/3/2015 1p.m.

Field Hockey at Keene State 10/3/2015 PM Women’s Soccer vs Elms College 10/7/2015 4p.m.

Field Hockey vs Western Connecticut State 10/7/2015 7p.m.

Men’s Soccer at Elms College 10/7/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Volleyball at Amherst College 10/7/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs Keene State 10/9/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Soccer vs Framingham State 10/9/2015 7p.m.

Football vs Framingham State 10/10/2015 1PM Men’s Golf at ECAC Championships 10/10/2015 PM Women’s Volleyball at Springfield College 10/10/2015 10a.m.

Men’s Cross Country vs James Earley Invitational 10/10/2015 11a.m.

Women’s Cross Country vs James Earley Invitational 10/10/2015 12p.m.

Women’s Golf at Williams Invitational 10/10/2015 12 noon / 9 am Women’s Volleyball vs Eastern Connecticut State 10/10/2015 12:30 p.m.

Men’s Soccer at Framingham State 10/10/2015

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Field Hockey vs UMass Dartmouth 10/10/2015 6p.m.

Field Hockey vs Smith College 10/13/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Volleyball at Worcester State University 10/13/2015 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Soccer vs Western New England University 10/14/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs Eastern Nazarene College 10/15/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Soccer at Worcester State University 10/17/2015 TBD PM Women’s Cross Country at Western New England Invitational 10/17/2015 10:30 a.m.

Men’s Soccer vs Worcester State 10/17/2015 11a.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs Bridgewater State University 10/17/2015 11a.m.

Women’s Golf at Wellesley Invitational 10/17/2015 11 am / 9 am Men’s Cross Country at Western New

England Invitational 10/17/2015 11:15 a.m.

Field Hockey at Salem State 10/17/2015 12noon PM Football vs Mass Maritme 10/17/2015 2P.M. Field Hockey vs Eastern Connecticut State 10/20/2015 7p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs Rhode Island College 10/21/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Soccer at Brandeis University 10/21/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs Wesleyan University 10/22/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs TBD 10/23/2015 TBD PM Women’s Volleyball vs TBD 10/24/2015 TBD PM Women’s Soccer at Bridgewater State University 10/24/2015 12noon PM Men’s Soccer vs Bridgewater State University 10/24/2015 12noon PM Field Hockey vs Plymouth State

10/24/2015 3:30 p.m.

Football at Bridgewater State 10/24/2015 4P.M. Field Hockey at Mount Holyoke College 10/27/2015 7p.m.

Men’s Soccer at Western Connecticut State 10/28/2015 TBD PM Women’s Soccer vs Keene State 10/28/2015 7p.m.

Women’s Volleyball at Western Connecticut State 10/28/2015 7p.m.

Men’s Soccer at Massachusetts Maritime Academy 10/30/2015 7p.m.

Field Hockey at Worcester State 10/31/2015 TBD PM Women’s Cross Country at MASCAC Championships 10/31/2015 PM Men’s Cross Country at MASCAC Championship 10/31/2015 PM Women’s Volleyball at Massachusetts Maritime Academy 10/31/2015 12p.m.

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By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR

What do you say?

Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our late 50s and have been married for 26 years. I have had the privilege of not needing to hold an outside job since I married, allowing me to be a stay-at-home mom and raise our kids, who are now grown and out of the house.

My husband and I have always been careful with our money, eating out perhaps once a month. We are easily entertained at home. His parents, who have now passed on, lived like paupers. However, upon their passing, they were able to distribute a lot of their wealth to their two sons and five grandkids. The money allowed us to pay off our mortgage and buy some stocks.

My parents, on the other hand, have blown through retirement payouts and the reverse mortgage they took out on their home. My mom has always demanded the best, whether it is fine linens or a pair of jeans. It is beneath her to shop at a discount store. I now face their failing health and am angry about their poor financial planning. Whatever extra money my husband and I have came from his parents’ estate, and I agree with him that this money should not be spent on my parents.

Am I a bad daughter not to help them financially? They dug their own hole. My dad won’t even file the paperwork for being a veteran. Having them live with us when their money runs out is not an option. My mother has tried to make me feel guilty saying, “Well, I got a job to provide for MY mother.”

Her other saying is “The Lord will provide.” I think the Lord will provide a state-run nursing home. What do you say? -Not My Parents’ Savior Dear Not: You do not have to use your in-laws’ money to provide for your profligate parents. Nonetheless, that doesn’t mean you should abandon them altogether. If Dad needs help (or encouragement) to fill out forms, surely you can do that for him. You might also offer financial advice, helping them take steps to put away any remaining income. But you are fortunate that there are facilities that will accept and care for your parents when they are infirm and run out of money, and you can visit often.

Dear Annie: I have a friend who, after using her dinner knife to cut salad or other items with dressing, sauce, gravy, etc., wipes the knife with her mouth. I have seen her do this in fine restaurants and I cringe every time.

How can I tell her how crude this is without offending her?

-- Anonymous, Please Dear Anonymous: Correcting another adult’s manners is problematic. Being able to do so without offense depends upon your friend’s sense of humor and willingness to accept criticism. You can say, “Judy, aren’t you afraid you will cut your tongue doing that? Please stop, for my sake. I cringe every time for fear there will be blood.” But if you don’t think she will be amenable, we recommend you grit your teeth and ignore it as best you can.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.

HINTS FROM HELOISE SHEETS LACK LASTING QUALITY Dear Heloise: Earlier this year, I volunteered to purchase NEW BEDSHEETS, as ours were looking worn. I went to a major department store and purchased some good-looking sheets with a midrange thread count. Now, six months later, the sheets are worn and need replacing. What did I do wrong? -- Confused Husband in Belton, Texas P.S.: Hope to see this in your column in the Temple Daily Telegram.

Dear Confused: Here it is, and hello to my friends in Temple, Texas. I had such a wonderful time when I was there for my speech.

You might have done nothing wrong. If you followed the manufacturer’s instructions for care, six months is ridiculous!

How often do you launder them? For most people, it’s once a week. You should have two or three sets to alternate, which cuts down on wear and tear. Six months of washing once a week is only 26 washings, and even if washed twice a week, that’s 52 times.

Who is doing the laundry? Most sheets don’t need to be washed using the hottest water, and definitely do NOT need bleach, unless someone in the household is sick and you have concerns. Drying on the highest heat setting will shorten the life, too.

If you feel it’s the sheets, take them back. Or, try my HELLO-EASE HINT: Call the manufacturer. Tell them your concerns and see what they say. -- Hugs, 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, Oct. 2, 2015: This year you seem to make the right choices, as you have the ability to detach from situations and imagine what it is like to be someone else. You will greet unusual success. If you are single, you could meet someone very different from you, who perhaps is from a different culture.

Time is your ally; get to know this person better. If you are attached, the two of you might plan that special trip you both often speak about. Be willing to learn about other cultures and people. GEMINI amuses you.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You have a lot of energy when it comes to communicating with others.

You might want to clear out any details of the workweek or make plans for the next few days. You have a lot to say about your day-to-day life, but understand that it is subject to change. Tonight: Out and about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You might be worried, as your expenses seem to be soaring out of control. How you deal with a loved one could change once you gain a different perspective. You tend to go overboard when indulging someone. This person will love every moment. Tonight: Your treat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Your hands are full, but fortunately you can process information quickly and come up with answers easily.

Your smile will draw in someone closer.

If you are single, use your innate charm well. Tonight: Wherever you are, trust that others are aware of your presence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You could be in a situation that you would prefer not to be in. At the moment, try to detach and ride out the problem. You might be surprised by what comes up for you. At a certain point, you will feel as if you have had enough. Look for a better option. Tonight: Go for mystery!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You always make quite an impression, and today is no different. In a meeting, you’ll show off your wit, intelligence and natural affinity for people.

Don’t say “no” to an invitation that sounds too good to be true; it could go in your favor. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might feel pressured to take charge in your own way. You can do that, but be careful about creating much more work for yourself as a result. To pitch in one time is very different from having to do this same deed all the time.

Be careful here. Tonight: The lead player.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You might be at your wits’ end and want to make a major change. Keep your eye on the long-term as well as the short-term effects of following through.

You are more emotional than you realize.

Follow your sixth sense -- it will point to the right choice. Tonight: All smiles.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH A conversation of depth between you and a loved one can’t be escaped, and could be worthwhile. You might want to set the stage for this talk.

Relax more, and ultimately you will be quite happy with the results. Tonight: Create the mood you want at a place you love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You could be dealing with one or more key people in your life. A boss, though well-meaning, might create some uproar. Others seem to be rather touchy.

Refuse to get involved, and go off and enjoy your weekend. A friend will lighten up the moment. Tonight: Head home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You have the ability to change your mind and head in a different direction. Your flexibility surprises people who look to you as an authority figure.

Your self-confidence allows you to head down a different path from that which many others would choose. Tonight: Say what you feel.

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LEGAL NOTICES September 25, 2015 October 2, 9, 2015 MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Vitaliy Gumenyuk to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Peoples Bank, its successors and assigns, dated September 25, 2010 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 18497, Page 563, subsequently assigned to Bank of America NA by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 19709, Page 102, subsequently assigned to The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by Bank of America, N.A. by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 20605, Page 358, subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust by The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 20605, Page 359;of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 PM on October 16, 2015 at 10 Smith Avenue, Westfield, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Hampden, State of Massachusetts, and is described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the land now or formerly of F.P. Arthur, on the East side of Smith Avenue, thence running Southerly on said East side of Smith Avenue Four (4) rods to land now or formerly of Eli F. Cady; thence Easterly at right angles to said avenue Eight and One-Half (8 1/2) rods to land formerly of the late Alexander McKenzie; thence Northerly on land of said McKenzie Four (4) rods to said Arthur's land; thence Westerly by said Arthur's land Eight and One-Half (8 1/2) rods to place of beginning. Parcel ID: 0660001100000 Commonly known as 10 Smith Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085 However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided Being the same premises conveyed by deed from Alexandr P. Shapkin and Vera Shapkin to Vitaliy Gumenyuk filed September 30, 2008 in Volume 17490, page 29. Note: Existing mortgage filed in Volume 17490, page 31.

The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered.

The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.

October 1, 2, 2015

October 2, 2015

ATTENTION TOLLAND PROPERTY OWNERS

City of Westfield Massachusetts

In accordance with guidelines established by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, the Board of Assessors has received Preliminary Certification for the Fiscal Year 2016 values for all properties within the Town. These are the values upon which the actual Fiscal 2016 tax bills will be based. Values were calculated at Full and Fair Cash Value using data from sales between 1/1/2013 and 12/31/2014. The valuation date for Fiscal Year 2016 is January 1, 2015. The FY2016 Revaluation resulted in a small percent increase in residential values, an increase in waterfront land and a decrease in one non-waterfront neighborhood.

Municipal Conservation Commission

The purpose of this Public Disclosure is to give taxpayers an opportunity to review the proposed new value of property prior to Final Certification by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The proposed new values will be available for review in the Assessors Office and The Tolland Public Library from October 5, 2015 through October 19, 2015. All changes in assessment will be closed after the 19th. The Town Hall is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

The Assessor Clerk has hours on Monday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Tolland Public Library is open Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Thursday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Property owners unable to visit the office in person may call 413-258-4794 ext 103, and the information regarding their assessment will be furnished over the phone.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 131, SECTION 40 (WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT) A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD ON October 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM AT: Westfield City Hall Room 201 59 Court Street Westfield, MA 01085 THIS MEETING IS HELD FOR A: NOTICE OF INTENT SUBMITTED BY: Sviatoslaw Pylypenko 42 Lemay Street Chicopee, MA 01013 FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT: 0 Fairfield Avenue WORK WILL CONSIST OF: Construction of a single family home with an associated driveway that crosses a wetland.

POSTED: 9/28/2015 DAVID A. DOE CONSERVATION COMMISSION CHAIRMAN

October 1, 2, 2015

Board of Assessors Town of Tolland

Town of Russell Legal Notice

October 2, 2015 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Hampden Division 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-8600 Docket No. HD15P1844EA INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Estate of: Salvatore Anania Date of Death: 9/3/2015 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Concettina R. LaBrecque of Westfield, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate.

Concettina R. LaBrecque of Westfield, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.

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

Sealed bids for used snowmobile will be accepted by the Russell Municipal Light Department, 65 Main Stree, P.O. Box 407, Russell, MA 01071 until 10:00am on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 for the following: 1996 Ski-Doo MXZ 583 snowmobile and equipment may be inspected Monday thru Friday 8am to 2:30pm at the Light Dept. Garage, terms are cash or certified bank check only. ALL BIDS MUST BE ON FORMS PROVIDED BY THE TOWN and placed in a sealed envelope marked BIDS FOR SNOWMOBILE, said equipment must be paid for and picked up 10 days after notice of award, the Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Foxwoods Bus Trip Casino & Outlet Mall Sunday, October 25. Bus leaves 64 School Street, Westfield parking lot 8:30 a.m. Leave Foxwoods at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per person.

Over age 18 only.

Upon arrival, casino provides meal/ bet vouchers valued at $20.

Organized by: Westfield Nutty Gamblin'Girls Check payable to: M.Brazee Send c/o WNGG, 64 School Street, Westfield, MA. 01085 Non-refundable payment must be received by Oct. 4, 2015. 413-454-5660

AUTO FOR SALE TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES. Stop by and see us! We might have exactly what you're looking for, if not, left us find it for you! Bartlett Street, Westfield.

(413)568-2261. Specializing in vehicles under $4,000.

Looking for a Unique Gift?

Present Holder of said Mortgage,

By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 15-006783

DEADLINE: 2PM THE DAY BEFORE Email floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com

To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext, 118 HELP WANTED

JOB FAIR October 15, 2015 NEW RESIDENCE OPENING IN SOUTHAMPTON, MA Looking for a team of superheroes for our brand new home for four individuals which will open in October.

Must have experience in the field of brain injury.

Both full, part-time and relief (per diem) shifts are available.

SITE MANAGERS: SALARY $40,400-$41,600 RES.SUPPORT: $14.07-14.50/Hr. PER DIEM POSITIONS: $13/Hr. Please attend our job fair and get a head start on your super hero merit badge. Give us a look……you won’t be sorry.

Below are the particulars for this job fair: WHERE: Westfield Athenaeum – Lang Room Downstairs WHEN: THURSDAY, OCT.15, 2015 TIME: 10:00a.m. UNTIL 2:00p.m.

Resumes welcome, instant interviews at the job fair.

Questions? Please call (413) 499-4241 ext. 241. AA/EOE All positions require a valid driver’s license. For a full list of openings visit us at www.bcarc.org.

The City of Westfield Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for Basketball Supervisors. Posted September 23, 2015 and will close October 14, 2015.

Basketball Supervisors Must be 16 years of age or older. Duties include teaching and supervising children in the sport of basketball.

Thorough knowledge of basketball and prior basketball instructional experience preferred. Experience working with children. Evenings and weekend hours October through February. Hourly rate is $11.00 hr.

Applications are available at City Hall, Room 109 Personnel Department, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085.

Hours are from M-F from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS: CDL-A & B. Home Daily. $2500 Sign On Bonus. Qtly Bonus. Excellent Wages. Referral Bonus. Dedicated Nighttime Rts & Floaters.

EEO/AA Emp/Vets/Disability 888.708.4453

LOOKING for dependable, LABORER for asphault paving.

Full and part time. Must have own transportation.

Full benefits.

Call: 568-4642

MECHANIC Simplicity Engineering (N.E.), Inc. is the exclusive distributor of Komptech Shredders, Trommel Screens, Starscreens & Air Separators in the Northeast. We are a fast growing Company and have a great opportunity for the right candidate to grow their career with us. We are a “customer focused” Company and we have a strong customer service ethic. Our customers include Contractors, Municipal & large National Companies in the composting, landfill, recycling, incinerators and wood waste recycling businesses.

Primary responsibility is to demonstrate and test machinery for prospective customers and to assist with the sale of these large heavy machines. Must have knowledge of mechanical & electrical machinery along with the ability to repair & maintain mechanical systems.

Perform hydraulic & electrical troubleshooting on a variety of our machines. This person must have knowledge of heavy machinery and experience with material handling equipment. May also visit with customers and potential customers and help evaluate their needs and if our Komptech machinery would be beneficial for their operations. Deliver, set up and train customers on new machinery. Assist with scheduled service, repair and maintenance of our Komptech machinery. Follow up with the training of new customers.

Actively promote new machine & spare part sales.

Overnight travel is necessary 50% of the time. Good IT skills and an ability to apply training to new systems.

We offer starting salary of $52,000. All training on Komptech machinery will be provided. We offer a secure, dynamic & progressive work environment working with a range of products with a reputation for innovation and engineering excellence. We also offer bonuses, Company vehicle, 401K, medical allowance, etc.

Applicants must fill out CORIform a Criminal background check, read the Conflict of Interest Laws and sign the acknowledgement receipt.

office@simplicityengineeringne.com

Any questions, please contact Jim Blascak at 572- 6312

249 Union Street Westfield, MA 01085 www.SimplicityEngineeringNE.com

Weekly Hometime Choose the Total Package: Intermodal Runs Available.

Top Pay, Benefits; Monthly Bonuses & More! CDL-A, 6 mos Exp. Req'd EEOE/AAP 8 5 5 - 5 7 0 - 4 7 9 9 www.drive4marten.com

DRIVERS: Local Agawam DryVan, Flexible Schedule & Experienced Yard Hostler Openings! Great Pay & Benefits! CDL-A, 1 yr.

Experience Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelec.com 1-866-336-9642

NOW HIRING! Bartenders, servers and delivery drivers. Please apply at Russell Inn, 65 Westfield Road, Russell.

PCA WANTED: Must have valid driver's license and good driving record. Flexible hours. Call 413562-0867.

Licensed Realtor/Realtor Assistant needed. Part-time, paid position. Some experience needed. For more information, e-mail: REoffice59@aol.com

TRIAGE POSITION Experienced Triage Person needed for busy Pediatric office. Part-time work to include days, evenings, and weekends. Must have good telephone communication skills and willing to travel between locations. Please send resume to: wom.pahc@comcast.net

MUSIC INSTRUCTION ALICE'S PIANO STUDIO. Piano, organ and keyboard lessons. All ages, all levels. Call (413)5682176.

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

(413)667-3684

Please remit resume to: Simplicity Engineering (N.E.), Inc.

ARTICLES FOR SALE FURNITURE & MORE

The City of Westfield is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Dining Room hutch $150; Bedroom hutch, $150; Kitchen table with two chairs, $50; Wooden kids play structure, $125; Twin size red car bed, $150. Call 413-977-6427.

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TAG SALES

HUNTINGTON: 63 County Rd. Fri/Sat/Sun. Oct 2,3,4. 9am5pm. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

MONTGOMERY TOWN-WIDE TAG SALE

Saturday October 3, 2015, 9am-4pm. Maps available at the Montgomery Professional Center and Town Hall.

RUSSELL, 81 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE. October 1-3. Thursday, 10-4, Friday & Saturday, 9-4.

Kareoke, HP tower, space heater, household, kitchen items, car-seat with bases, baby/girl clothes, new kids games, jewelry.

SOUTHWICK ESTATE SALE. 303 North Loomis Street. Oct 34. From 9-4. Furniture (Mid-century modern), collectibles, kids' toys.

WESTFIELD- 291 STEIGER DRIVE, October 2&3, 9am -3pm.

Holiday items, furniture, crib/youth bed, china, glass, toys, clothing, antiques, inflatable boat and 20ft. Four Winds boat. Rain or Shine.

TAG SALE To Benefit The Westfield Homeless Cat Project A NO KILL cat/kitten rescue 501C3 October 16, 17 & 18, 10am4pm. Moose Lodge 56 Washington St. Westfield.

Anyone wishing to donate items drop off anytime at:

WESTFIELD: 42 Old Holyoke Rd. Oct. 2 & 3. 9am-4pm. Pro Sport Fitness 2500 stationary bike. Many Norman Rockwell prints & items. Dolls and accessories. Mens/Womens/Children's clothing, dishes, pots & pans, record albums and so much more.

1124 East Mountain Road.

FMI: 413-568-6964 or email westfieldhcp@aol.com

Public AuctioN

ARTICLES FOR SALE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH at 1:00 P.M.

TREADMILL: ProForm - Great condition. $150

RECEIVER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

• SOUTHWICK • 5 ROOM / 3 BEDROOM

STATIONARY BIKE: LifeStyler.

Great condition. $100

SINGLE STORY

ELECTRIC STOVE: Black, like new. Hardly ever used. $150

RANCH STYLE HOME “CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ALL AMENITIES”

Call to see items. 733-2991

106 Summer Drive SOUTHWICK, MASSACHUSETTS To be sold on the Premises

ARTICLES FOR SALE

Features: • Single Story Ranch Style Home • ±1/4 Acre of Land •

• Total of (5) Rooms, w/ (3) Bedrooms & (1) Bath • ±1,100 S/F of Living Area • • Electric Hot Water Heat • Public Water & Sewer • Zoned: R-20 • H New Roof, Siding, Windows, Electrical, Plumbing, Insulation Floors, Walls, Kitchen & Bath H

WOOD DESK - Good condition; $35; Toddler wooden table & chair. (Jungle Book themed) $25 or B.O. Call 569-5642

Sale Per Order of Receiver Attorney Dennis P. Powers 1391 Main Street, Suite 806 Springfield, MA Attorney for Receiver Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds.

5% Buyer’s Premium Applies.

Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale.

Aaron Posnik

AUCTIONEERS · APPRAISERS

FIREWOOD AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length. Now ready for immediate delivery.

Senior and bulk discount. Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888

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www.posnik.com • E-mail: info@posnik.com

Who Does It? Local Business Bulletin Board

To Advertise Call (413) 562-4181

C&C

Zoning New Installations Heating & Cooling, INC Replacements Air Filtration Fully EPA Duct WorkCleaning Insured Certified Tune-Ups Steve Burkholder, Owner - License #GF5061-J Maintenance 18 Years Experience Gas Piping FREE (413) 575-8704 ESTIMATES Humidifiers

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David Rose Plumbing & Heating Veteran Owned & Operated Westfield, MA

(413) 579-4073

MA Lic # PL33191-J Fully Licensed & Insured

Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Nick Orluk

Westfield, MA

Tree/Limb Removal Lot/Land Clearing Stump Grinding Landscaping Fire Wood Buying Wood Lots

(413) 562-3312 / Cell (413) 250-0352 www.greattreeservice.net Brick-Block-Stone

(413) 569-5571

MA Lic: 262 / CT Lic: 9

C.E. PRATT & SONS Well Drilling - Water Pumps Sales & Service WELL POINT SPECIALIST COMPLETE PUMP SERVICE

Est. 1923

237 Sheep Pasture Road • SOUTHWICK, MA

COMPLETE

Fully Insured MA Lic #072233 MA Reg #144831

DAVE DAVIDSON (413) 569-9973 www.davedavidsonremodeling.com

CUSTOM HOMES

CONSTRUCTION, INC. ADDITIONS REMODELING

FULLY INSURED

(413) 568-0341 cell (413) 348-0321

CALL (413) 210-1535

(413) 599-0015 STONE - CONCRETE 50 Hastings Rd. • Southwick, MA 01077 • 413-569-0777 50 Hastings Rd. • Southwick, MA 01077 • 413-569-0777

373 College Hwy., Southwick, MA 01077 (413) 569-6104 (413) 998-3025 FULLY• INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES LONG TRUCK •LOADS fully insured • free•estimates CORD WOOD • LOTS CLEARED • TREE REMOVAL • EXCAVATION

Carleton’s

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

(413) 568-2339

(413) 537-5842

One Call Can Do It All! 413-454-3366

Kitchens | Baths | Basements | Siding | Windows | Decks | Painting | Flooring and more...

RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, TURNOVERS AND REPAIR SERVICES

(413) 569-6855 (413) 569-3428

Michael V Dintzner • Master Electrician Free Estimates. Same Day Service, Installations for all your electrical needs Since 1994 • 20 yrs exp Fully Insured and Licensed A16295 E37016

BOBCAT SERVICES

FIREPLACES • STEPS • SIDEWALKS • PATIOS • Livestock• CHIMNEYS Sales CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS • BILCO HATCHWAYS • Logloads • Lumber (413) 569-3172 BRICK - BLOCK • Cordwood

Complete Home Renovations, Improvements, Repairs and Maintenance

Chimneys • Foundations • Fireplaces

DINTZNER ELECTRIC

BAKER MASONRY Residential & Commercial

Pioneer Valley Property Services

New or Repair

SOLEK MASONRY

Free Estimates

FULLY INSURED

since 1984

BATHROOM & KITCHEN

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ard BoBc Y k c at a (413) 562-6502 B Serving Westfield and surrounding communities

• Debris, shrub & thick brush removal • All types of home landscaping considered • Mulch, Stone, Fill and Loam MIKE SHAKER

PERRY’S

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

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FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD

AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length. Now ready for immediate delivery.

Senior and bulk discount. Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888.

100% HARDWOOD, GREEN 3 year season. 1/2 & 1/4 cords also available.

Outdoor furnace wood also available, cheap. CALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS!!

Wholesale Wood Products (304)851-7666

POSITIONS AVAILABLE LPN We are interviewing at present for Licensed Practical Nurses, part time 7-3:30 and 3-11:30. (These positions are EVERY OTHER WEEKEND). CPR (Adult/Child AED) is required. An experienced Registered Nurse Supervisor is present at all times to provide support and assistance These positions are benefited with earned vacation, personal, holidays, and sick leave, plus health insurance, etc.

Our hospital is 15 minutes from Springfield, Mass and easily accessible to the Mass Turnpike and Route 91.

Fax, email or send cover letter and resume to: Employment and Staffing Department Western Massachusetts Hospital 91 East Mountain Road Westfield, MA 01085 Email: EHS-HR-Western@state.ma.us FAX# 413-562-2527 AA/EOE

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

Call: 413-330-2186 HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured.

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

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

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

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

40 years experience. 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 de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. 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. Knob and tube wiring removal for insurance company requirements. Fully insured. All calls answered.

Master's Lic #A-18022 (413)214-4149

AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length. Now ready for immediate delivery.

Senior and bulk discount. Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888.

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Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

100% HARDWOOD, GREEN 3 year season. 1/2 & 1/4 cords also available. Outdoor furnace wood also available, cheap.

CALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS!!

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HAULING #1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/ DEMOLITION Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages).

Fully insured. Free estimate Phil (413)525-2892 or (413)265-6380

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To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext, 118 FIREWOOD SILO DRIED FIREWOOD. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)537-4146 or 413-569-4132

APARTMENT WEST SPRINGFIELD: Squire Apartments 1 Bedroom. $700 p/month + utilities.

Call: 413-562-2295

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PAISANO’S Pizza - Restaurant - Pub 136 College Hwy. Rt. 10 Southampton 7 miles from the Pike entrance

Bartenders & Waitresses ~ Day or Night Shifts ~ (TIPS Certified)

WANTED TO BUY $$ AUTOS WANTED $$

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

Running or not. We pay and tow away. Sell your car TODAY. 413-534-5400 PAYING CASH FOR COINS, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)5949550.

APARTMENT Two exceptional Westfield apartments in large house: quiet street very close to new bike/walking trail. Off street parking. All appliances including own laundry (separate in each apartment). Separate yard and porch for each. Beautiful renovation. $950 for 2 bedroom, $1250. for 3 bedroom (has 2 bathrooms). 2 bedroom available now, 3 bedroom in October.

Nanawestbrook@gmail.com or 413-568-6050

FREE 1 month, limited offer Westfield: Beautiful, 2 bedroom townhouse. Clean, quiet, 1-1/2 baths, carpeting, appliances, hot water included.

Sorry no pets. From $850.

(860)485-1216.

Equal Housing Opportunity

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

WESTFIELD: 2nd floor 3-room apartment. Stove, refrigerator and all utilities included. No pets, non-smoker. Parking on premises. Shown by appointment only. Available September 15th. $700 p/month.

413-568-5905

WESTFIELD: 2 room efficiency. $170 p/week. All Utilities. No Pets. Call for appointment.

413-262-3398.

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HOME MAINTENANCE

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

Basements, attics & garages.

Demolition: Patios, sheds and swing-sets. You name it...we take it! Senior discounts. Free estimates on phone. 7 days a week. Emergency, same day service. Call Pete 413-433-0356

RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed. Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

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

D's Home and Move Local & Long Distance, Residential & Commercial moving and hauling.

Professional, dependable and hard working.

Fully insured Free estimates and references.

413-461-6935 JUNK EATERS: Remove Anything...Fast Locally owned and operated.

Specializing in REMOVALS, CLEAN-OUTS, PICK-UPS. If it can be hauled, we will take it. Lowest prices, we will beat any quotes.

Call or text for free quote.

JUNK EATERS... when you want it done fast, and right the first time.

413-454-7870

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Adding Comfort, Quality and Value To Your Home Home Improvement Reg # 109369; Construction Supervision #037717

www.centennialconstruct.com 413-733-4519 DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT All your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Free quotes. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA/CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com

Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733

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Business Directory Business & Professional Services

CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION CO. MASTER ELECTRICIAN Kitchens, Bathrooms & Additions 40 years experience. Insured. Specializing in Kitchens & BathReasonable prices. No job too room Remodeling; Replacesmall. Call Tom Daly, (413)543- ment Windows; Aging in Place 3100. Lic# A7625.

Renovations. Fully Insured.

FIREWOOD

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HOME/OFFICE CLEANING HONEST & RELIABLE I will make your home shine!

From kitchens & bathrooms, bedrooms and more. Organize, clean & polish, with an "Asian" touch. Come home, relax!

20+ years experience.

Call Berni today.

413-454-3288

HOUSE PAINTING 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 (413)568-9731.

No job too small !!

JOHNSON'S PAINTING SERVICES 25 years experience.

Interior & Exterior, including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

Water damage repairs, ceiling, wall and exterior repairs.

Power washing.

FOR FREE ESTIMATE call: Ken 568-5146

MASONRY 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)569-1611. (413)374-5377.

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE ACCURATE LAWNCARE Cleanups, leaf/brush removal, trimming, mulch, gutter cleaning. Call (413)579-1639.

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE BACK YARD BOBCAT Serving Westfield and surrounding communities.

Debris, shrub & thick brush removal; All types of home landscaping considered.

Mulch, Stone, Fill and Loam 413-562-6502

Plumley Landscape Inc. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including getting rid of that unwanted pool.

413-862-4749 LAWN CARE Shrub trimming/removal.

Yard clean-up. Weekly mowing.

Senior discounts.

413-314-8575

LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall Cleanups, Hedge Trimming, Thatching, Aeration, Mulching Mulch & Topsoil Deliveries Koi Ponds All Your Landscaping Needs Residential & Commercial (413)626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING A NEW LOOK FOR 2015!

Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, 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.

D's HOME and MOVE Reliable and Experienced painters. Interior/Exterior painting, sheetrock and repair work. At your home or business. Fully insured.

Free estimates and references.

413-461-6935 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Low, low prices! Interior/Exterior painting & staining, Ceilings, walls and sheet-rock repair.

Carpentry of all forms. Trim, windows & flooring.

Commercial and Residential.

Free Estimates. Call Steve 413-335-4587 or 860-741-5588

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

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

DUMP TRUCK & TRACTOR SERVICE JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES Grading & leveling of dirt driveways & short roads. Loam spread, loader work, post hole digging. Mowing of fields and lots with large rotary mower.

Dump truck delivery available.

Equipment transportation.

Licensed & Insured (413)530-5430 SMALL JOBS...OUR SPECIALTY

Backhoe for small areas.

Dump truck deliveries for compost, mulch, fill, stone.

Grading & leveling for driveways, yards, pools.

Store pick-ups.

Boulders& rocks available.

Fully Insured Call Paul at: 413-427-9213

TREE SERVICE A BETTER OPTION GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. (413)569-6104 American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting.

Firewood 40 yrs. experience.

Fully insured, free estimates.

24-hour emergency services.

413-569-0469

CONRAD TREE SERVICE Expert Tree Removal Prompt estimates. Insured.

"After 35 years, we still work hard at being #1.

562-3395

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

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out.

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul: 413-237-2053 RESIDENTIAL WINDOW CLEANING In business locally for 25 years.

Please call early for scheduling.

Our calendar books up quickly!

413-568-2566

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

Non-smoker.

(413)348-5070.

BUSINESS PROPERTY WESTFIELD: Commercial space available in down-town area.

Perfect for office, hair salon and massage therapy. 600+ sq. ft.

Call 4513-519-7257 to set up a viewing.

HOMES FOR SALE

Beautiful 6-Room Executive Ranch PRICE REDUCED!!!

Newly Remodeled 2,146 sq. ft on 2.4 acres. .Neighborhood playground, country living; a few minutes from downtown Westfield, Holyoke Mall, the Mass Pike, and Route 91. Summer house in backyard with water & electricity, combination storage shed, gazebo.

3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, central air, security system, 2 fireplaces, partially finished basement with Vermont Slate floor and large granite chimney and fireplace. Walk-in cedar closet in basement. New septic system. Newer well and pump. Thermopride furnace. $249,500.

Call: 413-427-0436 Additional photos on www.thewestfieldnews.com (Classifieds)

LAND MONTGOMERY, MA Beautiful Mountain-top lot.

Panoramic views. Fully cleared, de-stumped and graded. Ready to build.

Minutes to Westfield. 5.69 acres. Asking $140,000. Call (413)562-5736.

MOBILE HOMES Ludlow: 2 Bedroom, plus 10' x 39' addition. New roof, shed.

Corner lot. Nice yard. $23,500.

593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

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