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MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014

Hilltown residents urged to lobby Patrick

By Peter Francis Staff Writer HUNTINGTON – No one likes to be at a meeting on a Friday night, but members of the Gateway Towns Advisory Committee, along with dozens of hilltown residents, gathered at the Town of Huntington’s Stanton Hall to discuss the GTAC’s plan regarding a bill that would allow the Town of Worthington to unilaterally withdraw from the Gateway Regional School District.

“We’re at kind of a critical point tonight, as the bill is now on the Governor’s desk,” said Russell’s Derrick Mason of the GTAC committee, before segueing to Dan Jacques, a Montgomery selectman.

“Unfortunately, the Governor doesn’t sound like he is up to speed yet (on the bill),” Jacques said, referring to an article that appeared in The Westfield News earlier that day. “I called the Governor’s office to get some insight, and they explained the process a little bit. The Governor has staff that will take a bill that comes in, do research, provide background information, take phone calls, emails, and then present the Governor with some package of information.”

He added that the Governor’s staff may even make recommendations in addition to providing insight.

“They (his staff) are getting inundated with phone calls and emails from different people,” Jacques said, stating that GTAC sent information to the Governor, including the original letter they sent to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. “We essentially laid out that the bill was crafted to serve one town when it in fact impacts seven towns.”

“The bill was filed as a home rule petition, which usually address the problems and needs of one town’s charter.

Technically speaking, a home rule petition shouldn’t be used to do things that effect other towns,” he said. “Because it’s a home rule petition, it gets treated with a certain type of deference.”

Jacques urged hilltowners to continue lobbying Patrick’s office, and said that, should the bill pass, it now contains checks and balances to ease the sting of a Worthington’s withdrawal.

“Don’t stop calling, because the Governor has to sign this by May 8,” he said.

“Underlying all of this is a question of funding,” said Middlefield’s Joe Kearns, another GTAC committee member.

“This is a problem for the towns, because when the state balances their budget, we’re way out of the center part of the deal.”

“The test of courage comes when we are in the minority.

The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.”

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Resident escapes scammer

Oversized truck The driver of an escort vehicle employed by J&S Pilot Car of Largo, Florida, keeps pace with an oversized tractor trailer unit as the trucker maneuvers around the curve on Route 20 eastbound at Park Square. The tractor knocked down a ‘No parking’ sign on the Broad Street side of the corner and disrupted traffic briefly when the driver was required to back up to maneuver the oversized flatbed trailer around the corner. (Photo by Carl E. Hartdegen)

Council authorizes budget sweep

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The City Council authorized Mayor Daniel M. Knapik to transfer funds during the month of June to balance the city’s books for the conclusion of fiscal year 2014.

Knapik submitted the request for authorization to transfer funds between and within departments to address deficits within the current budget and eliminate the need to carry any red ink into the 2015 fiscal year budget which begins July 1, 2014.

The council is required by City Charter to approve those transfers, in particular those between departments, but typically authorizes the mayor to transfer up to $10,000 to deal with budgetary matters for the last month of the year to avoid carrying deficits over.

The state Department of Revenue allows for deficit spending in certain cases, such as the snow and ice removal accounts because of the unpredictable character of New England winters, but also requires that the deficit be retired within that fiscal year or rolled over into the tax base of the next fiscal year.

Bond rating companies view the carryover of deficits as poor fiscal management and tend to reflect that concern when issuing a municipality’s bond rating.

The snow and ice deficit, which historically in recent years has approached a million dollars, is projected at between $1.3 and $1.4 million this year. Public Superintendent Jim Mulvenna recently informed the Board of Public Works in April that his department is receiving invoices for material and contractors hired during the winter.

Ward 1 Councilor Christopher Keefe made a motion for immediate consideration to allow Knapik to “sweep” the budget to pay for departmental deficits. Keefe also made the motion to

amend Knapik’s authorization request by setting a cap of $10,000 per line item.

“The (City) Council approves this every year to expedite things. It cleans up some things such as the snow and ice deficit, something that the City Auditor does,” Keefe said. “The $10,000 cap still preserves our oversight of the budget process.”

At-large Councilor David A. Flaherty also offered an amendment that would have prevented Knapik from transferring funds to or within the Law Department, an amendment rejected by a 2-9 vote of the council, with At-large Councilor Dan Allie joining Flaherty in the minority.

Flaherty made the motion because of his concern that the Law Department supervisor Susan Phillips has said that Knapik is indemnified under a recent U.S. District court finding that while he violated the civil rights of Flaherty and another candidate by removing signs it was not an intentional act and that the Law Department will pay the legal fees ordered by the judge.

Flaherty said Thursday that an unintentional violation is another form of a civil rights violation and that the judge was not excusing Knapik from paying the court fees. Flaherty has requested the state’s Inspector General to prevent Phillips from paying the legal costs of the civil right trial.

At-large Councilor James R. Adams chided Flaherty from making any motion relative to the case or the legal fees since he is a party to the case as a plaintiff.

“You have a conflict of interest,” Adams said.

“You shouldn’t be making any motions related to this.”

Flaherty responded that the case is over, so he no longer has that conflict.

“It’s not over,” Adams responded.

By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Good advice in the nick of time awoke a city man’s common sense in time to recover $7,800 he had sent to a scammer Wednesday.

City police report that a Carol Circle resident came to the station Thursday morning to report that he had been scammed by a telephone caller.

Det. Todd Edwards of the financial crimes unit of the Detective Bureau reports that the man told the responding officer, Brendan Irujo, that a caller from Florida had told him that he had won a lottery and that he stood to receive the $3.7 million prize, as well as $250,000 in cash and a new car.

He said that he had initially disregarded the call which seemed to be the epitome of being too good to be true but his caller kept calling, insisting that the resident had won the prize.

Edwards said that the victim’s mistake was continuing to talk with his caller.

“The worst thing you can do is talk to these people because they’ll find your button and they’ll push it” Edwards said.

The victim said that he was eventually persuaded of his good fortune by the man’s repeated calls and blandishments so he finally followed his caller’s directions to claim his winnings.

All he had to do, the victim told Edwards, was provide his bank account number, his PIN code and make a $7,900 deposit into the caller’s bank account.

The man said that after he provided the required information about his bank account he went to the bank where he had been instructed to make the $7,900 deposit but found it was closed.

He said that when he called his contact and reported he had been unable to make the deposit they required he was given an alternate method to make the necessary payment.

The victim said that he was told to keep $100 of the amount for his trouble and expense and put the remaining $7,800, in cash, in a United Parcel Service package and send it to their representative at a Georgia address.

When the man called his contact again on Wednesday to report he had dispatched the envelope, his call was not answered and instead he got a message advising that the number had been disconnected.

The victim may have had qualms about his ‘good fortune’ then and decided to tell a confidant about the apparent windfall.

Edwards reports that, when the man told his former wife, her response was an immediate and incredulous “You did what?”

“He kinda knew it (that it was a scam) but I think he needed someone else to tell him,” Edwards said.

First thing Thursday morning the victim called UPS to see where the envelope was.

“Luckily enough,” Edwards said “it was See Scammer, Page 3

Additional Attic Public Storage facility to expand

By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The Additional Attic Public Storage facility on Hudson Drive is expanding to meet local demand.

Owner Andrew Reardon met with the Southwick Planning Board last week to discuss his expansion and ask what steps he would need to take as far as the board was concerned.

Because the expansion falls within the footprint of the original drawings approved when

he opened the business, Board Chairman Douglas Moglin said a simple site plan review was all that was necessary.

“On the original site plans you had drawn all the (proposed) buildings, so it’s already on the plan,” Moglin said.

Reardon said the addition would be a different size and shape than what was included in the plan, but it would be within the approved square footage.

“I was approved for 44,000 square-feet and I’m at 13,000 now,” said Reardon.

Board Vice Chairperson Roz Terry said because the plans were dated 2004, a modification would be needed but Reardon did not need to apply for any special permits.

Additional Attic Public Storage currently has 80 units and the new building would include an additional 100 storage units.

Reardon said business is booming.

“I’m full right now,” he said. “It actually astonishes me.”

Reardon said when he opened the facility 10 years ago he didn’t realize how much it was

needed.

“I really am surprised at the need for storage,” he said.

Most customers at Additional Attic Public Storage are local residents. Reardon said the need for storage varies.

“Some people are moving and need to store items, some people get divorced and need storage space – there isn’t really a ‘norm’ as to why people need storage space,” said Reardon.

Once the site plan is reviewed and approved, construction will begin.

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Annual Four Score Luncheon The First Congregational Church of Westfield held its annual Four Score Luncheon, a Spring event which honors the elder members of the congregation. Honored guests were Wes Shepard and Ruth Saunders. The lunch is sponsored by the Diaccconate of the Church and was hosted by Beverly Gamble, Luncheon Chairwoman.(Photo by Don Wielgus)

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Police seek thief who stole $500, $1,000 bills SHARON, Pa. (AP) — Whose picture is on the U.S. $500 bill? How about the $1,000 bill?

Police in one western Pennsylvania city say a burglar would be able to answer those currency trivia questions, because he or she stole one of each bill from a resident.

The high-denomination bills were taken out of circulation in the late 1960s, which is why collectors covet them.

They’re still worth their face value — and more to collectors if they’re in good shape.

Sharon police say a homeowner reported the thefts Saturday. The large bills were part of $10,300 taken from a strong box in the home. Police Chief Mike Menster says there was no forced entry into the home or the box.

For the record, Grover Cleveland is pictured on the $1,000 bill. William McKinley is on the $500 note.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, May 5, the 125th day of 2014. There are 240 days left in the year.

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n May 5, 1862, Mexican troops defeated French occupying forces in the Battle of Puebla. (The Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates Mexico’s victory.)

On this date:

In 1964, the Granada TV documentary “Seven Up!,” which profiled a group of 7-year-old British children, first aired on Britain’s ITV network. (The subjects were revisited every seven years in sequels called “7 Plus Seven,” ‘’21 Up,” ‘’28 Up,” etc., the latest one to date being “56 Up.”)

In 1821, Napoleon Bonaparte, 51, died in exile on the island of St. Helena.

In 1973, Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby, the first of its Triple Crown victories.

In 1891, New York’s Carnegie Hall (then named “Music Hall”) had its official opening night.

In 1981, Irish Republican Army hunger-striker Bobby Sands died at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland in his 66th day without food.

In 1914, actor Tyrone Power was born in Cincinnati.

In 1925, schoolteacher John T. Scopes was charged in Tennessee with violating a state law that prohibited teaching the theory of evolution. (Scopes was found guilty, but his conviction was later set aside.)

In 1934, the first Three Stooges short for Columbia Pictures, “Woman Haters,” was released.

In 1942, wartime sugar rationing began in the United States.

In 1955, West Germany became a fully sovereign state.

The baseball musical “Damn Yankees” opened on Broadway.

In 1961, astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became America’s first space traveler as he made a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury capsule Freedom 7.

In 1994, Singapore caned American teenager Michael Fay for vandalism, a day after the sentence was reduced from six lashes to four in response to an appeal by President Bill Clinton, who considered the punishment too harsh.

Ten years ago: Seeking to calm international outrage, President George W. Bush acknowledged mistakes but stopped short of an apology as he condemned the abuse and deaths of Iraqi prisoners at the hands of U.S. soldiers during appearances on two Arabic-language TV networks. (Bush did offer an apology the following day.) Picasso’s 1905 painting “Boy with a Pipe” sold for $104 million at Sotheby’s in New York, breaking the record at that time for an auctioned painting.

Five years ago: Connie Culp, America’s first face transplant recipient, appeared before reporters at the Cleveland Clinic. (Culp

underwent the procedure after being shot by her husband in a failed murder-suicide attempt.) Texas health officials confirmed the first death of a U.S. resident with swine flu.

One year ago: In Afghanistan, seven Americans and one German soldier were killed in three separate attacks. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, seriously wounded in a 2011 shooting at a Tucson, Ariz., shopping mall, received the 2013 Profile in Courage award at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. LeBron James of the Miami Heat was the overwhelming choice as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. Brett Rumford won the China Open by four strokes to become the first Australian in 41 years to win consecutive European Tour titles.

Today’s Birthdays:

Actress Pat Carroll is 87. Former AFL-CIO president John J. Sweeney is 80. Saxophonist Ace Cannon is 80.

Country singer-musician Roni Stoneman is 76. Actor Michael Murphy is 76. Actor Lance Henriksen is 74.

Comedian-actor Michael Palin is 71. Actor John RhysDavies is 70. Actor Roger Rees is 70. Rock correspondent Kurt Loder is 69. Rock musician Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) is 66. Actor Richard E. Grant is 57. Former CBS News correspondent John Miller is 56. Rock singer Ian McCulloch (Echo and the Bunnymen) is 55. NBC News anchor Brian Williams is 55. Rock musician Shawn Drover (Megadeth) is 48. TV personality Kyan (KY’-ihn) Douglas is 44. Actress Tina Yothers is 41. Rhythm and blues singer Raheem DeVaughn is 39. Actor Vincent Kartheiser is 35. Singer Craig David is 33. Actress Danielle Fishel is 33. Actor Henry Cavill is 31. Soul singer Adele is 26. Rock singer Skye Sweetnam is 26. Rhythm-and-blues singer Chris Brown is 25.

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Markey Joins Energy Department for regional gasoline reserve WASHINGTON – As part of the Obama Administration’s response to Superstorm Sandy, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today announced the creation of the first federal regional refined petroleum product reserve containing gasoline. Based on the Energy Department’s lessons learned from the major fuel supply disruption in the aftermath of the storm, the Department will establish two Northeast reserve locations near New York Harbor and in New England. Each location will store 500,000 barrels of gasoline, enough to provide some short-term relief in the event of significant disruptions. The new reserve complements the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, a one million barrel supply of diesel for the Northeast. Emergency withdrawals from NEHHOR were used for the first time in response to Superstorm Sandy to supply first responders and emergency generators in the region. Today’s announcement builds on the Obama Administration’s broader commitment to enable a more secure and resilient energy infrastructure.

“In addition to our mitigation and international efforts, the President’s Climate Action Plan calls on us to take measures today in order to better prepare for the effects of climate change we already see occurring here at home,” said Secretary Moniz. “Building on lessons learned from recent extreme weather events like Superstorm Sandy, today we are announcing the establishment of a refined petroleum product reserve for the region surrounding New York Harbor and the Northern New England area to help ease the effects of potential future gasoline supply disruptions.”

“Like sandbags and stockpiles of food and medicine, this gasoline reserve is

what the Northeast needs to be ready for supercharged storms from climate change,” said Senator Edward J. Markey, who in 2000 authored legislation establishing the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, and has introduced legislation since 2009 to modernize the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with an emergency gasoline reserve like the one proposed today by the Department of Energy.

“This gasoline reserve will ensure that just because a dangerous storm soaks our region, it doesn’t mean that consumers have to get soaked at the pump.”

“The sudden, massive gas supply shortage after Superstom Sandy resulted in interminable line, panic and delivered a gut shot to the region’s economy.

That’s why we called for regionallyplaced reserves to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply in the event of future storms like Sandy,” said Senator Charles E. Schumer. “The Department of Energy, with foresight and purpose, has taken a great stride to meet that challenge today and I applaud their plan to establish a Northeast refined petroleum reserve right here in New York Harbor.”

With major product supply and distribution infrastructure located along U.S. coasts, Northeast energy supply and reliability is vulnerable to the impacts of hurricane winds, tidal surges, severe wind, snow and icing conditions. In 2012, Superstorm Sandy caused heavy damage to two refineries, and more than 40 terminals in New York Harbor were closed due to water damage and loss of power, leaving some New York gas stations without fuel for as long as 30 days.

At present, the Energy Department’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) contains crude oil but does not contain refined petroleum products. Establishing a refined petroleum product reserve of

Massachusetts job-rigging case heading to trial

By BOB SALSBERG Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Patronage and politics often go hand in hand, but prosecutors concede the chummy arrangement isn’t necessarily illegal.

So as the U.S. attorney’s office prepares to bring three Massachusetts probation officials to trial on charges they rigged the department’s hiring process to favor politically connected candidates over more qualified ones, the challenge may well be to convince a jury the scheme went beyond routine political patronage and broke the law.

Former Probation Commissioner John O’Brien and deputies Elizabeth Tavares and William Burke have pleaded not guilty to federal racketeering, mail fraud and bribery charges.

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday. U.S. District Court Judge William Young has divided the case into two parts and says the first trial could last eight weeks.

Prosecutors allege the former officials schemed to get jobs and promotions for people favored by high-ranking public officials, including Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray. They argue the scheme was an attempt to influence votes on the Probation Department budget and other issues.

No lawmakers have been charged, but investigations into the state Probation Department’s hiring practices have rattled the political establishment.

A revised list of potential defense witnesses submitted Friday included 47 past or present judges, 38 current or former legislators, and 18 past or present law enforcement officials.

“The witness list is a who’s who of Boston politics,” said Christopher Dearborn, a Suffolk University Law School professor and former defense attorney. “There are a lot of people who are going to be dragged through the mud.”

Dearborn said the government will need to demonstrate that the defendants personally benefited from their actions.

“Giving people jobs because you know somebody is one thing and very frowned upon, but getting something in return is what makes it criminal,” Dearborn said.

In an unsuccessful motion to dismiss the case, defense attorneys argued there was no such arrangement.

“Notably, the indictment does not allege, and the prosecution has never claimed, that the defendants — career public servants who dedicated their lives to running a critical public safety agency — put a penny into their pockets or, indeed, did anything illegal for personal gain,” the filing said.

Federal prosecutors say probation officials maintained socalled sponsor lists of individuals recommended for jobs, often maneuvering to assure they were hired even when it meant bypassing a more qualified candidate who lacked political sponsorship.

O’Brien also orchestrated a plan to place politically connected people into “temporary” jobs at a new state facility that electronically monitors people on probation, and many hired were still employed years later, the government alleges.

Legislative leaders have staunchly denied pressuring probation officials to hire their chosen candidates, which in DeLeo’s case, included his godson.

“When we make recommendations for people for jobs, it’s just that — a recommendation,” DeLeo said following a scathing report on Probation Department hiring in 2010 by independent counsel Paul Ware.

The report noted that at the same time job requests were being fulfilled, lawmakers were voting to increase the Probation Department budget, even when the recession caused other state spending to be slashed.

The judge has sought to simplify the case, most noticeably in his decision — made over the objections of prosecutors — to separate bribery charges that were added last year following an initial indictment in 2012. A second trial on those charges could be held in the fall.

Tag & Craft Fair SOUTHWICK - Christ United Methodist Church in Southwick will be having a Tag & Craft Fair on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve an inside table for $25 (non-refundable) by calling (413) 569-5206 or (413) 569-5206 for an application or email cdltfl@msn.com. We are the little white church at Gillette Corners near the Big Y. There will be a lunch menu and we are handicap accessible.

gasoline - acquired and owned by the U.S. government, and stored at leased commercial storage terminals along the East Coast - will help mitigate the impacts of sudden and unexpected supply interruptions.

The Department anticipates awarding contracts for commercial storage, service, and product acquisition in order to launch the reserve by late summer of 2014.

Energy Infrastructure Security and Fuel Resiliency As laid out in President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the Administration has launched the federal government’s first Quadrennial Energy Review process to address the challenge of leveraging America’s domestic energy resources while strengthening U.S. energy security. The first installment of the QER review will focus on the United States’ infrastructure for transmitting, storing and delivering energy.

As part of this process, the Energy Department will conduct a series of regional fuel resiliency studies to analyze the specific challenges faced by different parts of the country that are vulnerable to a variety of weather-related natural disasters that could potentially affect energy supply infrastructure.

Because of the interdependencies inherent to the U.S. energy infrastructure, even where regional refined product reserves may play a role in enhancing fuel resiliency, they will be but one part of a system intended to minimize potential disruptions in fuel distribution. The Department is also continuing to work at the federal, state and local level to enable more resilient electric grid networks in communities across the country.

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Government Meetings MONDAY, MAY 5 TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm

BLANDFORD Police Department Meeting at 6 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Board of Assessors at 5:30 pm Board of Selectmen at 6:50 pm Historical Commission at 7 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm

WESTFIELD School Committee at 7 pm

TUESDAY, MAY 6 WESTFIELD Housing Authority at 6 pm Planning Board at 7 Board of Water Commissioners at 7 pm

SOUTHICK Board of Library Trustees at 7 pm Planning Board at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5:30 pm Fire Department Meeting at 6:30 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm

HUNTINGTON Council on Aging at 12 pm Historical Commission at 7 pm

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Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Continued from Page 1 for 12 Exchange Street “The issues out here are PILOT money – payment in lieu of and 9 West Silver Street 7 p.m. taxes – roads and Chapter 90 funds, and education, and we have suffered in the amount of money that has come back from BLANDFORD the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the last several Finance Committee at 7 pm years,” he said. “If there was more money available, I don’t Board of Health Meeting at 7 pm think we’d be here talking about this, because we’d have Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm found some other avenues to follow.”

He also brought up another issue that has gone mostly HUNTINGTON unmentioned.

Conservation Commission at 7 pm “I think a lot of times we reduce it just to dollars, but we don’t take the social components,” Kearns said. ” I don’t think it’s good for young people to be tossed around from one school to another, wondering whats going on. Continuity is very important in education.”

“This isn’t just a problem here. There are lots of other regional school districts that do have problems, and everyone Continued from Page 1 is different,” he said. “But if this happens, a lot of things will Can You Help Sarah? happen down the road. If this town was able to break out of a Seniors in Georgia ready to be delivered butSarah he wasHelps lucky enough to regional school district, other towns will want to do the same Can get it sent back to him.” thing.”

Edwards said that the cash-filled envelope hasYou not yet “If the Governor vetoes it, it will go back to the legislature, returned but, according to the tracking number on the package, Help and then they could do an override. It doesn’t necessarily die Sarah? on the Governor’s desk,” Mason said before touching base on it was en route Friday afternoon. www.sarahgillett.org He said that he has consulted with the Cobb County, www.sarahgillett.org what Kearns referred to as a ‘cascading effect’ on the district.

“We need to be aware that a couple of the towns that are being Georgia, sheriff’s department and advised them of the man represented tonight have whispered about the possibility of identified as the go-between for the cash transfer.

Edwards said that the person “is probably a money mule” withdrawing from the district or even getting forced into bankwho thinks he or she has a legitimate job transshipping money ruptcy.”

“This could essentially lead to the disintegration of the and property for a legitimate entire school district,” he said. “We’re hoping that as many employer.

How Did This people as can do this will contact the Governor’s office with HouseHelp Seniors?

He also said that he advised talking points and mention whatever other concerns they may the relevant bank about the To Know A Secret? have. Do you have students in school Want that you’re worried account involved in the scam Ask Sarah. about what this will do to them? To their www.sarahgillett.org educational experi- so “they have a heads-up on ence?” that and they’re going to look www.sarahgillett.org “Theres three things that can happen – he can sign it, after into it.” which it’d become law, he can veto it, and it would go back to House and Senate, at which case our work is still not done, or he can do nothing,” GTAC and Huntington Finance Committee member Darlene McVeigh said, adding that the latter decision may quite possibly be the worst of the three. “Unfortunately, if the Governor does nothing, it automatically becomes law. I just wanted to remind you folks that doing nothing isn’t really helping us.”

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Chicken Pot Pie Supper GRANVILLE - A Chicken Pot Pie Supper will take place at the Federated Church on Saturday, May 17 at 6 p.m. The menu features chicken pot pie, roasted potatoes, a vegetable, salad, apple cake with whipped cream and beverages. This is a fundraiser for the church’s general fund. The cost is $10 for adults; $8 for senior and $3 for children 12 and under. See church members for advance tickets or for reservations, please call Dottie Lou at 357-6698 or Bobbie at 357-0914. You need a reservation! On the May 17, pay for reserved tickets in the church narthex.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: Government officials face a steady stream of constitutional tort cases, in which plaintiffs seek money damages for public officials’ claimed violations of their constitutional rights.

Providing legal assistance and indemnification to public servants is essential to the protection of the government’s interest, the fair treatment of its employees and officials, and the effective management of any government organization. Providing indemnification preserves the ability of government officials to serve the public and to ensure that candidates are not deterred by the threat of damages suits from entering public service. Dan Knapik was subject to legal action where signs were removed for a very short period of time before they were replaced. Although the plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit seeking compensatory and punitive damages, no such damages were awarded. A negotiated settlement with the City of Westfield will result in the payment of attorneys’ fees to the ACLU who represented the plaintiffs at no charge to them.

Due to the fact that Mayor Knapik was acting in good faith, within the scope of his duties and in the course of his employment, it was necessary that he receive appropriate legal representation and be protected from personal liability within the bounds of applicable policies and laws.

Edward M. Pikula, Esq. Attorney at Law

Senate Dems antsy over W.H. release of CIA report

By Burgess Everett Politico.com Wondering what happened to the controversial CIA interrogation report that the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to declassify a month ago? So are many Senate Democrats.

The response thus far from the Central Intelligence Agency and the White House: crickets.

Several Intelligence members are requesting updates and quick public release by the White House of the summary they voted to declassify in April. The document, which contains key findings and conclusions of a five-year probe by the committee, is expected to be highly critical of the CIA’s secret prisons and interrogation techniques used on terrorist suspects during the George W. Bush administration.

Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has urged the White House to wrest control of the declassification process from the CIA and is demanding rapid action. But, in an interview, she said she has received little feedback from the Obama administration and seemed resigned to a lengthy timetable.

“I would hope that it would be short and quick,” said Feinstein.

“That may be a vain [effort].”

The White House, in consultation with the CIA, has final say over what portions of the summary are made public — and which are redacted. President Barack Obama has said he is committed to declassification, though the CIA is sure to weigh in on which sections of the document could be damaging to intelligence and national security.

“I don’t know what the reason is,” said Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), who is not on the Intelligence Committee but receives separate briefings. “I don’t know if they’re checking out the information to make sure they don’t release something that’s sensitive, but I urge the director [of the CIA, John Brennan] to release it as quickly as possible. I think that’s the only way to rebuild the reputation of the agency.”

Asked if Brennan is moving quickly enough, Durbin replied: “Not for my purposes.”

Most senators aren’t yet ready to torch the administration over what they see as an inordinate delay in releasing documents that the CIA should be quite familiar with, given that the Intelligence panel and CIA have engaged in an extended debate over the report’s substance since the committee voted in 2012 to approve the entire version of the still-classified 6,600-page report. The summary now undergoing declassification contains that report’s key findings and conclusions.

Hanging over all of this is Feinstein’s war of words with Brennan.

She accused the CIA of cutting off access to an internal CIA document while her staffers were investigating Bush-era interrogation policies, while the Intelligence Committee has taken heat for removing that internal document from CIA property during the probe. The Senate sergeant-at-arms is now investigating the dispute.

That dynamic has served only to increase tensions between the CIA and the Senate during the declassification process — and now Democrats concerned with civil liberties are getting antsy.

“I’m patient, to a point. I called on the White House to intervene and take charge of the declassification process. I’m still waiting to hear from the White House,” said Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo.), a member of the Intelligence Committee. “Patience has a shelf life.”

“I would like to see them move more expeditiously,” said Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), another Intelligence Committee member. “It’s never as fast as you’d like.”

Intelligence members said that if the summary is not declassified in the next two or three weeks, their frustration will boil over and manifest itself publicly.

“I’ll start to get impatient in about two weeks,” said Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), who caucuses with Democrats. “The CIA’s had this report for a year now. So they ought to know. It’s not like, ‘Oh, we’re just seeing it for the first time.’”

The White House offered no update on the unveiling of the hotbutton document, which Obama can redact at will if he decides See CIA Report, Page 8

Mission Improbable:

Gowdy gets into Benghazi investigation

By John Bresnahan, Lauren French, and Jake Sherman Politico.com Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans have decided to create a select committee to expand their investigation into the Benghazi attacks.

Beyond that, nothing is settled. In fact, Republicans may be going on something of a mission improbable to yield new information and turn up new clues in a wide-ranging probe that has already spanned 13 hearings, 25,000 pages of documents and 50 briefings.

There are questions about what the select committee will set out to do and what it can actually yield. And the man who will head the committee, South Carolina Republican Trey Gowdy, will be following in the footsteps of no less than eight congressional committees in the House and Senate that have investigated the September 2012 attacks on a U.S. mission in Libya.

One thing is for certain: The Gowdy probe will last into the fall — keeping Benghazi in the news for the 2014 midterm elections. And it can serve to tarnish Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s name ahead of a potential 2016 presidential bid, though there’s no guarantee it will work. Democrats also claim it will serve as another way to rile up the GOP base as the picture surrounding Obamacare blurs — with enrollment numbers for President Barack Obama’s signature legislative achievement crossing the 8 million mark.

“The speaker has been extraordinarily patient, but it is clear the Obama administration is playing games,” said Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), who has played a high-profile role in the Benghazi probe via his seat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. “The focus of the [Gowdy] committee should simply be to find the truth. It is out there, but the House is going to have to pry it out of the White House. The four investigating committees have done a good job finding parts of the truth. A select committee should bring it all together and find all the truth.”

The House leadership will have tighter control over picking the roster for this panel than over any of the disparate committees that have previously probed the attacks on the diplomatic outposts in Libya that killed four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Gowdy’s committee will immediately take over top billing on Benghazi from Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), whose Oversight and Government Reform Committee has led the way on this issue since October 2012. The sometimes unpredictable Issa has promised to cooperate with Gowdy’s effort, and GOP leaders are hopeful that will happen, although they will keep a close eye on cooperation between all the committees involved in this issue, said GOP sources.

Boehner will personally name all the Republicans to the select committee, and it is likely to include members from the four standing House panels that have already conducted Benghazi probes — Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence, according to GOP lawmakers and aides.

Based on precedent, there will most likely be between 10 and 20 members, with Republicans holding a big edge in the ratio of members over Democrats. There is some question about whether Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will even name members to the panel, which Democrats are already dismissing as a partisan joke designed to try to politically damage Clinton and Obama. A senior Democratic source said the party is already mulling over its choices.

For its part, the Obama administration dismisses the GOP effort to “get to the bottom of Benghazi” as nothing more than a big waste of time and taxpayer money.

Leadership staffers are drafting the resolution to form the Gowdy panel, using as a guideline previous select committees on Chinese spying, global warming and Hurricane Katrina. A draft of the resolution will be circulated inside the GOP leadership by early this week, the sources said.

“It’s not that unusual; they’re not that hard to put together,” said a Republican staffer close to the issue. “The biggest problem will be some of the classified information that the [select committee] will have to deal with.”

A number of Republicans, especially the more hard-line conservative, tea party-inspired junior members, are making their desire to serve on the Gowdy committee known to Boehner and the Ohio Republican’s top lieutenants, these sources said.

Serving on the panel could be a plum position during an election year in which the issue is popular with the GOP base.

Names being floated for the select committee include Chaffetz and Reps. Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) and Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), among others.

Logistics are also difficult. The select panel must hire staff with the proper security clearances to handle highly classified material from the CIA and other intelligence agencies and find suitable space and equipment on the House side of Capitol Hill.

The Gowdy committee will also be required to integrate a huge amount of data on the Benghazi attacks already generated by the other committees, especially Oversight, which has spent 18 months on the issue at this point.

Issa, who has garnered headlines if not praise for his handling of the Benghazi probe, issued a subpoena to Secretary of State John Kerry last week to demand why the State Department has failed to turn over documents sought by the California Republican’s committee. Kerry has until May 21 to respond to Issa’s subpoena, but White House officials said privately that Kerry is scheduled to be in Mexico. It’s not clear if Issa will sit on the Gowdy panel.

On top of all these challenges, two other questions remain for Gowdy’s select committee: What is the key goal, and by when?

The House will be out of session all of August and is expected to adjourn by early October so members can campaign for reelection.

That leaves 3½ months for the Gowdy committee to do its work and prepare a report for the House, if it is to have any impact by Election Day. The White House will most likely slow-walk its responses to the South Carolina Republican’s panel, although a subpoena to Clinton — considered likely by many Democrats and Republicans — would get huge media coverage.

Gowdy, a 49-year-old former federal prosecutor now serving in his second term, believes the same thing as many House Republicans: that the Obama White House is covering up the extent of its role in the explanation of the Benghazi attacks.

The Republicans are convinced that the White House, State Department and even the Pentagon are deliberately lying about what happened in the remote Libyan outpost. And they, as well as many hard-line conservative Republicans nationwide, believe that it is the Obama administration’s “Watergate moment,” one serious enough to jeopardize Obama’s hold on the Oval Office, as well as Clinton’s chances of ascending to the presidency should she run.

“Well, I have evidence that not only are they hiding [Benghazi information], there is an intent to hide it,” Gowdy said of the Obama White House during a Friday interview on Fox News. “I can’t disclose that evidence yet, but I have evidence that there was a systematic, intentional decision to withhold certain documents from Congress.”

Issa has issued eight subpoenas on Benghazi. Although more than 25,000 pages of documents have been turned over to congressional investigators, the State Department demands its documents be returned at the end of every workday, a cumbersome process that means hauling thousands of pages of documents back and forth every day between Capitol Hill and Foggy Bottom.

“This administration’s focus since that event has been on pursuing those who did harm to Americans, who killed Americans, and bringing them to justice, and taking action to ensure that the failures in security that helped cause this or lead to this event were addressed and changed,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Friday after word of the Gowdy select committee leaked.

White House officials privately dismiss as not revelatory the latest round of internal Benghazi emails turned over to the conservative group Judicial Watch in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. Boehner, Gowdy, Issa and other House Republicans have complained that the failure by the See Benghazi, Page 8

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:06 a.m.: breaking and entering, Elm Street, a caller reports copper wiring has been stripped from a vacant building, the responding officer reports the caller said that the building has recently changed hands and the new owner found copper wiring and piping has been removed, the officer found that at least some of the missing copper was stolen after the new owner rook possession of the building; 1:40 p.m.: found property, Sunset Drive, a caller reports finding two hypodermic needles in the roadway, the responding officer reports that the needles were safely disposed of at the health department facility on Twiss Street; 4:40 p.m.: suspicious activity, Westfield Sportsman’s Club, 95 Furrowtown Road, a caller from Simmons Brook Drive reports two male parties were shooting near the pond at the club, the responding officer reports the caller said that he confronted two persons who had been shooting at the pond and they left the area, the officer was able to contact the two men who said that they had been shooting at a snake which was approaching them while they were fishing, the men were advised that shooting at the pond is prohibited by club policy and the caller was advised that he could take his complaint to the club president for action if he chooses to, the man said he would contact the president; 6:37 p.m.: burning complaint, Cycle Street, a caller reports it smells as if a neighbor is burning tires or plastic and the smoke is toxic, the responding fire captain reports the resident was advised to extinguish the fire; 6:54 p.m.: liquor law violation, South Broad Street bike trail, the community policing supervisor reports that while on bike patrol in the area of the rail trail construction near South Broad Street he observed two male parties and then saw something fly toward the river, the officer queried the men and was told that a beer had been discarded, the men were required to retrieve their debris, they were advised that the area is closed to the public during construction and drinking alcohol in the area will never be tolerated; 7:25 p.m.: disorderly conduct, City Hall, 59 Court Street, the police chief called to ask that an officer respond to the city council chambers for a disorderly person, the responding officer reports that city councilors told him that a resident who spoke at public participation refused to stop when his allotted time expired and had sprayed the chamber with an unknown aerosol, the man had left city hall but officers spoke with him at his home where he said that he had sprayed an air sanitizer in the chamber in response to the odor of corruption he found there, the man said that he was exercising his First Amendment rights and declined to speak further with the officers; see the story in today’s Westfield News; 7:53 p.m.: officer wanted, Granville Road, a caller requests an officer in reference to dirt bike riders who regularly disturb his peace, the responding officer reports that the caller said that ATV operators frequently ride in the area behind Highland School and when he heard riders approaching that evening he went outside to take pictures of them, the caller said that after he took pictures the riders returned and threaten him, the officer reviewed the pictures and the recording the man made of the conversation and reports he went to the residence of a suspect but found nobody at home, the ATV patrol officers were advised of the issue; 8:12 p.m.: officer wanted, Cycle Street, a caller requests an officer for an ongoing traffic issue with neighbors, the responding officer reports the caller said that she had been driving on Lozier Avenue when an unknown female party who was apparently videotaping her vehicle made a rude gesture, the woman said that she returned to speak with the woman who said that she was videotaping the caller and her friends to document their excessive speed in the residential area, the officer spoke with another resident who identified the woman the caller had encountered as a friend who had left the area, the officer advised the woman of the proper channels to address vehicular complaints.

Friday, May 2, 2014 12:48 a.m.: suspicious person, Powdermill Village, 126 Union Street, a caller reports a described female party rang his doorbell and asked for cocaine, the responding officer reports the caller said that he had never met the woman before she came to his door and wishes she had not done so, the man said that the woman, identified as a neighbor, had made the same request of other neighbors, the officer spoke with the woman and advised her to stop making such requests which he said could be viewed as disturbing the peace; 2:11 a.m.: noise complaint, School Street, a caller reports a large gathering in a parking lot, the responding officer reports he found about 10 persons gathered around a motor vehicle with a blaring radio who were eating pizza and talking, the gathering was dispersed, the radio was turned off and a city ordinance violation citation was issued to the operator for disturbing the peace; 5:30 a.m.: disturbance, Morris Street, a caller reports neighbors are fighting, the responding officer reports there was no answer at the door despite persistent attempts to gain the attention of any occupants, the caller said that the residents had not left and provided a key when the shift commander authorized entry to ensure the well-being of the residents, the officer reports he found two fully clothed persons unresponsive on a bed and was eventually able to rouse the male party who said that he and his girlfriend had been engaged in an altercation earlier with persons who had left, the man displayed the classic symptoms of acute alcohol intoxication, the female party was found to have a pulse and was breathing but was unresponsive, the officer rolled the woman over and discovered blood on her clothing but was unable to find any injury, the man eventually said that the blood was his and a cut above his hairline was found to be still bleeding slightly which was the result, the man said, of the earlier altercation, the man declined medical assistance but the woman was transported to Noble Hospital where she was treated and released; 7:11 a.m.: animal complaint, Orange Street, a caller reports a raccoon is acting strangely, the responding officer reports the raccoon was walking in circles and trying to clime the side of a garage, the responding animal control officer reports the animal was exhibiting the early symptoms of rabies and it was dispatched, the carcass was disposed of at the health department facility on Twiss Street; 11:22 a.m.: breaking and entering, School Street, a caller reports she arrived at her workplace to find the outer door ajar,

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the responding officer reports the common hallway was entered and he was advised that two chairs and some potted plants had been stolen but no entry had been gained to the offices which share the common area; 2:39 p.m.: found property, Thomas Street, a male party came to the station to surrender a check found on Thomas Street, the owner of the check could not be immediately contacted and it was stored for safe keeping; 4:10 p.m.: suspicious phone calls, a person came to the station to complain that he has received two calls from unknown men who claim that his brother had been involved in an accident and was being held hostage at gunpoint, the callers demanded $2,000 as ransom, the complainant reports that he called his brother who said he was alive and well, the responding officer reports that the calls appear to have originated at a Holyoke number; 6:23 p.m.: breaking and entering, Pequot Pont Road, a caller reports that he returned to his home and found windows open and property stolen, the responding officer reports the man said that he had last seen his property intact the night before, stolen items include a 32-inch television, a laptop computer, a DVD player, a vacuum cleaner and a compound bow with telescopic

sights, the officer reports a neighbor described a vehicle which had been seen at the residence about 4:30 a.m., the case remains under investigation by Detective Bureau officers; 6:24 p.m.: assist citizen, a Russell resident called police to report that his wife did not deliver their daughter to him for his weekend with their five-year-old child and he believes that she has taken the child to Florida despite a probate court order denying her permission to do so, the officer reports he found indications that the woman has moved from her residence, the caller asked that the circumstances be documented for possible further action; 11:19 p.m.: disturbance, Church Street, a caller reports a large and loud college-aged party, the responding officer reports a large party in the driveway but was unable to find a specific apartment hosting the gathering, the gathering was dispersed, a community policing officer reports he observed a female party drinking from a can of beer and when she was found to be younger than the legal drinking age a city ordinance violation citation was issued; 11:52 p.m.: disturbance, Lincoln Street, a caller reports a large party in the area, the responding officer reports a Lincoln Street tenant cooperated in the dispersal of about 50 guests.

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responsible for a charge of speeding and assessed an additional $100.

Friday, May 2, 2014 Victor Malevanyy, 39, of 10 Sylvan Drive, was released on Matthew L. Crawford, 24, of 700 Russell Road, was released on his personal recognizance pending a July 10 hear- his personal recognizance pending a July 30 hearing after he ing after he was arraigned on charges of larceny of property was arraigned on a charge of leaving the scene of a property valued more than $250 and larceny from a building brought by damage accident brought by Westfield police.

Gregory D. Overdoff, 28, of 24 Oak Brook Manor, Ravena, Westfield State University police.

Barent W. Pease Jr., 56, of 92 Old State Road, Chester, was New York, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty findordered to stay away from the named victims and to have no ing for a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence contact with them when he was released on his personal recog- of liquor brought by State Police and the charge was continued nizance pending a July 10 hearing after he was arraigned on without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed charges of assault and assault with a dangerous weapon $350, ordered to complete a Driver Alcohol Education Program at a cost of $817.22 and his license was suspended for 45 days. brought by State Police.

Joshua S. Mendez, 24, of 19 Mill Street, submitted to facts He was found to be not responsible for a charge of speeding.

Robert G. Chaiton, 20, of 4 York Lane, Franklin, submitted sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of police and the charge was continued without a finding with trespass brought by Westfield police and the charge was continprobation for three months. He was assessed $90, found to be ued without a finding with probation for three months. He paid responsible for a charge of sending or receiving electronic mes- a $50 assessment and probation fees of $150 before filing a sages while operating a motor vehicle and assessed an addi- motion for early dismissal of the charge which was allowed by Judge Thomas Estes. tional $100.

Dustyn K. Lifgren, 20, of 67 Mayflower Ave., Chicopee, was ordered to remain drug free and be subject to random testing when he submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of larceny of property valued more than $250 brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $95.

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BUSINESSFINANCIAL ATK announces plan

PeoplesBank Names Mitus, Executive Vice President and CFO of Balise Motor Sales Company H O LY O K E — PeoplesBank has announced that Steven M. Mitus, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Balise Motor Sales Company, has been named to the PeoplesBank Board of Directors. Mr. Mitus formerly served as a Corporator for the bank.

“Steve’s combination of business experience and financial acumen is really quite unique,” stated Douglas A. Bowen, President and CEO of PeoplesBank. “He has helped Balise Motor Sales grow to number 47 of the top 100 dealers in the country, which is a sizable accomplishment. His hard work is not limited to corporate affairs however. Steve’s service to community lines up well with our corporate responsibility philosophy and actions. He is

a tireless volunteer who has used his business expertise and time to help a large number of civic and community organizations in this area.”

A resident of Westfield, Mr. Mitus is a cum laude graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he holds a Bachelors of Business Administration. He is also a graduate of Holyoke Community College.

Mr. Mitus currently serves as a Trustee of Baystate Health, where he is Vice Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee; as a Trustee of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, where he chairs the Audit and Finance committee; and as a Director of Health New England, where he is a member of the Compensation and the Audit committees.

The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield presented him with the Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year Award for his current and past community service. Mr. Mitus is also a past recipient of Holyoke Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.

He is a member of Financial Executives International (FEI), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Massachusetts State Society of CPAs (MSCPA).

About PEOPLESBANK: PeoplesBank is a leader in innovation, corporate responsibility, environmental sustainability, and employee engagement. Our three LEED registered offices are environmentally friendly and we have financed more than $70 million in wind, hydroelectric

Steven M. Mitus and solar energy projects.

As the largest community bank in the market, we have a unique ability to help the communities we serve through volunteer efforts and millions of dollars in donations to charitable and civic causes. Our employees devote an average of 6,000 hours to volunteer work each year and 48 of the bank’s officers serve on the boards of directors and committees of 115 area nonprofit organizations.

PeoplesBank a passion for what is possible.

Moore joins firm’s wastewater team Westfield – Erin Moore, P.E. joined Tighe & Bond’s wastewater team this month as a project manager who will work primarily out of the firm’s Westfield office.

A former Tighe & Bond employee before joining a New York based firm eight years ago, Moore has 14 years of experience in the water, stormwater, and wastewater engineering industry.

Her experience includes a broad range of wastewater analysis and design including evaluation phase studies, design development, permit procurement, construction document preparation, and construction phase services.

She also has expertise in hydraulic modeling.

Moore has worked with

numerous communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York, and holds professional licenses in all three states. Experienced in dealing with aging infrastructure upgrades, and capital improvements in the midst of financial challenges, she has helped communities evaluate and prioritize improvements.

She has also assisted with obtaining funding, and projecting the impact of improvement costs on taxes and utility rates.

Moore holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the Wentworth Institute of Technology, as well as a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic

Institute. A resident of Red Rock, NY, she is also a member of the New England Water Environment Association and the New York Water Environment Association.

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Casino law hinges on state high court case BOSTON (AP) — The fate of casino gambling in Massachusetts may hinge on a case before the state’s highest court Monday.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is set

to hear arguments in a case centered on whether a question should be allowed on the November ballot asking voters if they want the state’s 2011 casino law repealed.

The court is expected to issue

Devanski joins United Bank as Commercial Lending Officer WEST SPRINGFIELD — Richard B. Collins, president and CEO of United Bank, announced today that Nicholas J. Devanski of Wilbraham has joined the Bank as a commercial lending officer.

Devanski has over 13 years of financial services experience, most recently as commercial credit analyst/commercial credit team leader with TD Bank N.A. Previously, he had served as branch manager/business development officer with Citizens Bank, following a promotion from an earlier position as senior banker/assistant branch manager. He began his career in the industry as a Nicholas J. benefits specialist with Fidelity Devanski Investments.

Devanski earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Bentley College, where he was a Bentley Presidential Scholarship recipient and member of the President’s and Dean’s lists and treasurer of Alpha Gamma Pi fraternity. He spent a semester abroad at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, pursuing international business and finance courses.

Active in the community, Devanski is a member of Kiwanis and a board member and treasurer of the Wilbraham Friends of Recreation, the fundraising and administration arm of the Wilbraham Spec Pond Recreation Complex. He is a recent graduate of the Leadership Institute Management program sponsored by the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield and Western New England University.

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a decision by July.

If allowed on the ballot, the referendum could upend the state’s ongoing casino licensing process.

Gambling giants MGM, Wynn, Mohegan Sun and others have expressed concern they could lose millions of dollars they’ve invested in the planning, development and promotion of their proposals if the referendum prevails. They also argue the state risks losing much more.

“Jobs certainty and billions of dollars in economic development hang in the balance,” said Carole Brennan, a spokeswoman for MGM, which has proposed an $800 million casino project in downtown Springfield. “The Gaming Act allows for the creation of more than 10,000 jobs and the recapture of billions of dollars in tax revenues that are currently leaving the state. It doesn’t make sense to forgo those opportunities.”

State Attorney General Martha Coakley, a Democrat running for governor this year, has ruled that the question violates the state constitution and shouldn’t be allowed on the ballot.

Specifically, Coakley’s office argues that the question

could cause casino developers to lose property without being compensated for it, which referendums are not permitted to do under Massachusetts law.

Casino and slot parlor developers, it argues, have “an implied contractual right” to see the application process play out since they have collectively spent about $4.4 million in state fees and $4.2 million more in related costs.

The Repeal the Casino Deal anti-casino group that petitioned for the referendum countered that, saying the state and its residents have the right to revisit and revise laws impacting “public morals and welfare” at any time.

“It’s not like we’re shut out forever if we lose the case,” said John Ribeiro, a Winthrop See Casino Law, Page 8

Arlington, Va. — Alliant Techsystems Inc. (“ATK” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ATK) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to create two independent, public companies with leadership in Outdoor Sports and Aerospace and Defense (A&D). The board approved a definitive agreement that provides for the tax-free spin-off of the Company’s Sporting Group (“Sporting”) to ATK shareholders. The spin-off will be immediately followed by a taxfree, all-stock merger between ATK’s Aerospace and Defense Groups (“ATK A&D”) and Orbital Sciences Corporation (“Orbital”) (NYSE: ORB), pursuant to which Orbital shareholders will receive shares of ATK common stock as consideration. Upon completion of the transaction, ATK will change its name to Orbital ATK, Inc. (“Orbital ATK”). Current ATK shareholders will own approximately 53.8 percent of Orbital ATK on a fully diluted basis and current Orbital shareholders will own approximately 46.2 percent. Approximately $1.7 billion of existing ATK debt will remain at Orbital ATK. “We are creating two strong, standalone companies committed to sustained leadership and success in their markets,” said Mark W. DeYoung, President and Chief Executive Officer of ATK. “ATK’s Board of Directors and management team continuously evaluate opportunities to best position the company to drive value for its shareholders. This transaction presents a compelling opportunity to position and build strong, durable and focused enterprises that deliver innovation, execution excellence and enhanced opportunities for our customers, partners and employees, and thereby deliver long-term shareholder value. Orbital has been a customer of ATK for more than 25 years; we are familiar with each other and each company’s capabilities, and our respective cultures share a commitment to innovation and excellence. This alignment provides a solid opportunity to deliver great products to our customers at affordable prices with the opportunity to capture significant synergies.”

“The Board of Directors believes this plan provides a compelling opportunity for ATK to continue to deliver solid shareholder value and for both companies to excel in their respective businesses,” said General Ronald R. Fogleman, USAF (Ret.), Chairman of ATK’s Board of Directors. “We believe both companies will be better able to support and respond to the needs of their markets and customers, creating a stronger player in the A&D industry, while unlocking the potential to grow the value of the ATK Sporting Group.”

“This merger-of-equals combination of Orbital and ATK brings together two of the space and defense industry’s most innovative developers and cost-efficient manufacturers who have worked closely together for over 25 years,” said David W. Thompson, Orbital’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “By building on complementary technologies products and know-how and highly compatible cultures, Orbital ATK will deliver even more affordable space, defense and aerostructures systems to our existing customers and be well positioned to expand into adjacent markets.”

Spin-off of Sporting ATK operates in three business segments today: Aerospace Group, Defense Group, and Sporting Group. The company has grown significantly over the past two decades through organic growth and acquisitions, building leadership positions in several core and adjacent market segments.

The company’s Sporting and A&D businesses operate in two fundamentally different markets with very different operating dynamics, compliance requirements, customer sets and growth opportunities. As standalone companies, they will be more focused businesses, with clear and distinct strategic visions and objectives, additional operational flexibility and the financial strength to make the most of their unique opportunities in their respective industries.

Since entering the commercial ammunition and sporting accessories space in 2001, ATK has built a leading position in the shooting sports for hunters, shooting enthusiasts and law enforcement professionals. The acquisitions of Savage and Bushnell in 2013 enabled ATK to expand its core competencies while creating opportunities to enter into new, adjacent markets in the outdoor recreation industry.

In today’s growing market, the Sporting Group enjoys expanded distribution for some of the most widely known and respected brands in the industry: Federal Premium, Bushnell, Savage Arms, BLACKHAWK!, Primos, Final Approach, Uncle Mike’s, Hoppe’s, RCBS, Alliant Powder, CCI, Speer, Champion Targets, Gold Tip Arrows, Weaver Optics, Outers, Bollé, Cebe, and Serengeti.

“Sporting continues to deliver excellent performance,” said DeYoung. “Results from our recently completed fourth quarter demonstrated continued revenue and earnings growth, and margin expansion. Full details on our fourth quarter results will be discussed on our May 15 earnings call.”

ATK believes that separating Sporting into a standalone entity will facilitate opportunities to further drive growth and See ATK, Page 8

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World stocks slide as manufacturing shrinks HONG KONG (AP) — World stock markets were mostly lower Monday after a survey showed that Chinese manufacturing shrank in April for the fourth month in a row.

The HSBC index of Chinese factory activity also fell short of its already weak preliminary result, stoking fears among investors that the slowdown in the world’s second biggest economy is entrenched.

“People were in general expecting from the recent data that the market was stabilizing rather than slowing. This would seem to indicate that it’s still slowing rather than stabilizing,” said Andrew Sullivan, director of Asian sales trading at Kim Eng Securities.

The index rose by 0.1 point to 48.1 in April, using a 100point scale on which readings below 50 indicate contraction.

The preliminary index level was 48.3.

Pessimism about China’s manufacturing also offset some positive news on U.S. employment that showed employers in the No. 1 economy added more jobs than expected in April, pushing the unemployment rate to its lowest in six years.

Price changes were also more volatile because several major markets were closed, cutting trading volume, Sullivan said.

Markets in Japan, South Korea and Britain were closed for a public holiday.

In early European trading, France’s CAC 40 shed 0.5 percent to 4,437.05 and Germany’s DAX lost 0.4 percent to 9,514.65.

U.S. stocks were poised to open lower, with Dow futures down 0.3 percent to 16,403. Broader S&P 500 futures slipped 0.3 percent to 1,869.30.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.3 percent to close at 21,976.33 while the Shanghai Composite in mainland China rallied in the final minutes of trading to finish 0.1 percent higher at 2,027.35.

An announcement by China’s securities regulator on Sunday night unveiling prospectuses for 25 IPO applicants had also added to downward pressure by raising fears that supply of stocks would exceed demand.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also staged a late comeback to end 0.1 percent higher at 5,462.20. Benchmarks in Singapore and New Zealand fell.

In currencies, the dollar fell to 101.92 Japanese yen from 102.20 in late trading Friday. The euro rose to $1.3876 from $1.3871.

EU expects recovery to lower unemployment faster BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm says the 28-nation bloc’s economic recovery is firmly under way and will help bring down high unemployment faster than previously expected.

The EU Commission said Monday it now expects the unemployment rate across the 18 nations using the euro currency to drop to 11.8 percent this year and 11.4 percent in 2015. Its previous forecast foresaw an unemployment rate of 12 percent in 2014 and 11.7 percent for 2015.

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Powerade drops controversial ingredient

By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Coca-Cola is dropping a controversial ingredient from its Powerade sports drink, after a similar move by PepsiCo’s Gatorade last year.

The ingredient, brominated vegetable oil, had been the target of a petition by a Mississippi teenager, who questioned why it was being used in a drink marketed toward health-conscious athletes. The petition on Change.org noted that the ingredient is linked to a flame retardant and is not approved for use in Japan or the European Union.

In response to customer feedback, PepsiCo said last year it would drop the ingredient from Gatorade. At the time, Coca-Cola declined to say whether it would remove the ingredient from the two flavors of Powerade that contain it as well.

But this week, bottles of Powerade in fruit punch and strawberry lemonade flavors being sold in the Detroit, Michigan; Omaha, Nebraska, New York and Washington, D.C. areas no longer list the ingredient. Some bottles still list it, however, suggesting Coca-Cola Co. may have started phasing it out recently.

A representative for the Atlanta-based company confirmed Sunday that its Powerade brands are “BVO-free.”

But no details were immediately available on when the change would be complete or how the drinks were reformulated.

Powerade’s website still lists brominated vegetable oil as an ingredient for its fruit punch and strawberry lemonade flavors.

The Food and Drug Administration says brominated vegetable oil is used as a stabilizer for flavoring oils in fruitflavored drinks. Coca-Cola has said in the past that it uses it to “improve stability and prevent certain ingredients from separating.”

The decision by Coca-Cola to remove brominated vegetable oil from Powerade is just the latest evidence that food makers are coming under pressure for the ingredients they use. While companies stand by the safety of their products, some are making changes in response to the movement toward foods that people believe are natural.

Earlier this year, for instance, Subway said it would remove an ingredient dubbed the “yoga mat chemical” from its breads. The ingredient, azodicarbonamide, is approved for use by the FDA and can be found in a wide variety of breads. The petitioner, Vani Hari of FoodBabe.com, said she targeted Subway because of its image for serving healthy food.

Likewise, brominated vegetable oil can also be found in several other drinks.

But the Mississippi teenager, Sarah Kavanagh, said she targeted Gatorade and Powerade in petitions because they’re designed for athletes, who are likely more concerned about what they’re putting into their bodies. Her Powerade petition had more than 59,000 online supporters while the Gatorade one had more than 200,000.

“Consumers are coming together quickly and efficiently

In this Aug. 5, 2010 file photo, bottles of Powerade sports drink and other Coca-Cola products are chilled over ice in Orlando, Fla. A controversial ingredient, brominated vegetable oil, is being removed from some Powerade sports drinks. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File) to influence the world’s biggest beverage companies in an unprecedented manner,” said Pulin Modi, senior campaign manager for Change.org.

As Americans cut back on soda, sports drinks have become more important for Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Inc., which is based in Purchase, New York.

Although Coca-Cola has long dominated rival PepsiCo on the soda front, it lags the company in the growing sports drink category. According to the industry tracker Beverage Digest, Gatorade has 64 percent of the sports drink market.

Westfield Financial, Inc. reports results for the quarter, declares quarterly dividend Westfield — Westfield Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:WFD), the holding company for Westfield Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income of $1.6 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, compared to $1.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

The quarter ended March 31, 2014 included a provision for loan losses of $100,000 as a result of growth in the loan portfolio whereas in the comparable 2013 quarter, the Company recorded a credit to the provision for loan losses of $235,000. Selected financial highlights for first quarter 2014 include: • Total loans increased $51.9 million, or 8.7%, at March 31, 2014 compared to March 31, 2013.

This was primarily due to increases in commercial real estate loans of $30.6 million, commercial and industrial loans of $6.9 million, and residential loans of $14.7 million. On a sequential-quarter basis, total loans increased $10.8 million, or 1.7%, to $648.2 million for the first quarter of 2014. This was primarily due to increases in commercial real estate loans of $9.7 million and residential loans of $4.6 million. Commercial and industrial loans decreased $2.4 million primarily due to the payment in full of $6.8 million on a relationship which had been on the credit watch list.

• Securities declined $89.9 million, or 14.2%, at March 31, 2014, compared to $631.4 million at March 31, 2013. On a sequential-quarter basis, securities declined by $12.3 million, or 2.2%, to $541.5 million at March 31, 2014, compared to $553.8 million at December 31, 2013.

• Net interest and dividend income was $7.7 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013. On a sequential-quarter basis, net interest and dividend income increased $48,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, as compared to $7.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2013.

• The net interest margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 increased 4 basis points to 2.63%, as compared to 2.59% for the first quarter of 2013. On a sequential-quarter basis, the net interest margin increased 6 basis points for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, as compared to 2.57% for the quarter ended December 31, 2013.

• Noninterest expense was $6.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, unchanged as compared to the first quarter of 2013 as well as on a sequential-quarter basis. President and CEO, James C. Hagan, stated, “We continue to execute our strategy of restructuring the balance sheet by increasing loans and decreasing securities. Our emphasis remains on organic growth, particularly commercial loans, as the primary means of growing our business and improving shareholder value. In addition, we demonstrated our continued efforts to manage and control overhead expense. This has translated into improvements in net interest margin, tangible book value and the efficiency ratio compared to the prior quarter.”

Income Statement Discussion and Analysis Net interest and dividend income was relatively unchanged at $7.7 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The net interest margin increased 4 basis points to 2.63% for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, compared to

2.59% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased 11 basis points, driven by lower deposit costs, and was partially offset by a decrease of 4 basis points in the yield on average interestearning assets.

Net gains on sales of securities were $29,000 for the first quarter 2014, compared to $1.4 million the same period in 2013. The 2013 quarter also included a prepayment expense of $1.4 million associated with the payoff of long-term debt.

Noninterest expense was stable at $6.5 million for both the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The efficiency ratio, excluding non-core items, was 75.1% for first quarter 2014, compared to 75.5% for the same period in 2013.

Balance Sheet Discussion Securities declined by $12.3 million, or 2.2%, to $541.5 million at March 31, 2014, compared to $553.8 million at December 31, 2013. Securities declined $89.9 million, or 14.2%, at March 31, 2014, compared to $631.4 million at March 31, 2013. Cash flow from the securities portfolio was primarily used to fund loan originations, stock repurchases and to pay off borrowings.

Total loans increased $51.9 million, or 8.7%, at March 31, 2014 compared to March 31, 2013.

This was primarily due to increases in commercial real estate loans of $30.6 million, commercial and industrial loans of $6.9 million, and residential loans of $14.7 million. On a sequential-quarter basis, total loans increased $10.8 million, or 1.7%, to $648.2 million for the first quarter 2014.

This was primarily due to increases in commercial real estate loans of $9.7 million and residential loans of $4.6 million. Commercial and industrial loans decreased $2.4 million primarily due to the payment in full during the first quarter 2014 of $6.8 million on a relationship which had been on the credit watch list.

Total deposits increased $34.5 million, or 4.5%, to $806.7 million at March 31, 2014, compared to $772.2 million at March 31, 2013. This was primarily due to increases in money market accounts of $23.4, term accounts of $12.2 million, and checking accounts of $10.2 million.

Total deposits decreased $10.4 million, or 1.3%, at March 31, 2014, compared to $817.1 million at December 31, 2013. This was primarily due to an $18.2 million decrease related to one customer who had a planned use for the funds. The Bank continues to have an ongoing relationship with this customer.

Short-term borrowings increased $10.3 million to $58.5 million at March 31, 2014 compared to $48.2 million at December 31, 2013. This was due to an increase in short-term customer repurchase agreements of $10.3 million to $44.1 million at March 31, 2014. Customer repurchase agreements serve as a vehicle whereby commercial customers can sweep money daily into a Bank product and earn an interest rate. This allows the Bank to reduce its reliance on wholesale funding and build franchise value by deepening its customer relationships. Shareholders’ equity was $151.6 million at March 31, 2014 and $154.1 million at December 31, 2013, which represented 11.9% and 12.1% of total assets, respectively.

The decrease in shareholders’ equity during the quarter reflects the repurchase of 355,926 shares of common stock for $2.6 million and the pay-

ment of a quarterly dividend of $1.1 million. This was partially offset by net income of $1.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

On September 17, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to 1,037,000 shares, or 5% of its outstanding common stock. As of March 31, 2014, the Company had repurchased 958,972 shares of its common stock at a cost of $7.1 million pursuant to this repurchase program, and the Company subsequently completed this share repurchase program in April 2014. In addition, on March 13, 2014, the Company announced another repurchase program under which it may repurchase up to 1,970,000 shares, or 10% of its outstanding common stock, which commenced upon the completion of the previous repurchase program.

Credit Quality The allowance for loan losses was $7.6 million

at March 31, 2014, $7.5 million at December 31, 2013 and $7.6 million at March 31, 2013, representing 1.17%, 1.17% and 1.27% of total loans, respectively. This represents 244.5%, 288.4% and 255.8% of nonperforming loans at March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses is as follows:

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Obituaries Victor Franco, Sr. WESTFIELD - Victor Franco, Sr. 73, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2014. He was born on November 18, 1940 in Cayey, Puerto Rico. At the age of 22 he moved to Westfield and was a long life resident.

He worked for the City of Westfield and was one of the first Hispanic’s to settle here. Victor was the founder of the Spanish mass for the parish of St. Mary’s Church, Boys Hispanic Youth Group, the Via Cruxis (the live Stations of the Cross) which is still in existence, and coordinated the Marriage Counseling group. He had a love for the game of baseball and enjoyed watching the Red Sox. In his pastime he enjoyed playing the guitar and singing especially during the Christmas holiday. He had a sense of humor and always made everyone around him laugh and smile.

Victor leaves his beloved wife, Tina of 51 blessed years of marriage and his three children who were the love of his life. Holly Franco-Rosa (husband Jesus Rosa of Southbridge), Victor Franco (wife Marisol Franco of Westfield), Dickson Franco (wife Ivelisse Franco, of Westfield) and his eight beloved grandchildren. Giovanni Ramos- Franco, Gabriel DeLeon, Lucas Franco, Sophia Franco, Solimar Franco and Carina Franco. Victor was a devoted man of God with strong Christian values. He leaves a legacy in which he will always be remembered.

He will be surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, May 7th at Firtion-Adams Funeral home in Westfield with calling hours from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, May 8th at St. Mary’s Church in Westfield at 10:30 am.

Gregg E. Tatro, Sr. WESTFIELD - Gregg E. Tatro, Sr, 56, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2014 with his family by his side. Born in Ludlow, he was the son of the late George and Gloria (Hervieux) Tatro. Gregg graduated from Ludlow High School where he met his wife of 38 years Diedre (Dearborn).

After high school, Gregg joined and served as a Private in the U.S. Army. He moved to Westfield in 1985 where he became the owner of Tatro’s Mobil Mechanics. Gregg enjoyed fishing and camping in his spare time away from working on cars.

Besides his wife Diedre, he is survived by his son, Gregg E Tatro Jr and his girlfriend Sarah of Westfield; 2 daughters, Kim A Swett and her husband James Jr. of Springfield, and Kerri A Tatro and her boyfriend Paul of Westfield; 2 brothers, Dennis E. Tatro and Roy E. Tatro, both of Westfield; 2 sisters, Judy E. Chisholm and Kathy E. Buoniconti, both of Ludlow; 2 grandchildren, Corey and Lindsay along with nieces, nephews and friends.

Visiting hours will take place Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main Street (Route 20), Westfield. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

John D. Kurtz RUSSELL - John David Kurtz, 62, passed into glory surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, May 2, 2014. He had fought a battle with renal cancer. He was co-owner of Hometown Structures in Westfield, MA for the past ten years. Born in Ephrata, PA on July 30, 1951, he was the son of the late John B. Kurtz and leaves his mother, Lena (Reiff) Kurtz of Ephrata, PA. He relocated to Russell in 2002 from Pennsylvania. He was very active in foreign missions and distributing Gospel literature.

Besides his mother, he leaves his wife of 41 years, Margaret A. (Zimmerman) Kurtz of Russell; four sons, John Adam Kurtz and his wife Joanne of Rawlins, WY, Andrew David Kurtz and his wife Roxanne of Chester, Joshua Paul Kurtz and his wife Louisa of Shaftsbury, VT and Joseph Aaron and his wife Doreen of Chester, MA; three daughters, Priscilla Jane Reinford and her husband Jerald of Russell, Ruth Naomi Kurtz of Russell, and Elizabeth Ann Burkholder and her husband Ewan of Hong Kong; two brothers, Melvin Kurtz and his wife Irene, Harold Kurtz and his wife Grace; three sisters, Anna Mary Weaver and her husband Clair, Irene Weaver and her husband Lester, and Erma Martin and her husband Nevin. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Margaret who welcomes him in glory.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Full Gospel Church, 110 Union Street, Westfield, MA followed by burial in Pioneer Valley Mennonite Fellowship Cemetery, RT. 20, Russell, MA. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 6th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church in Westfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Five Loaves Ministry, P.O. Box 157, Russell, MA 01071.

O’Brien Hilltown Community Funeral Home in Huntington is in charge of the arrangements.

Walter L. Spitzer, Sr. WESTFIELD - Walter L. Spitzer, Sr., 71, a lifelong Westfield resident, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014 in a local nursing home. He was born on May 28, 1942, a son of the late William P. and Edith (Rhodes) Spitzer.

He attended local schools and retired from the former Peck Lumber Co. as a forklift operator. He loved draft horses and was a former member of the Eastern Draft Horse Association and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Westfield. In his free time he enjoyed working in the woods, the local fairs and watching Red Sox games with his sons.

He is survived by his beloved wife of forty one years, Marion E. (Aiken) Spitzer; four sons, Matthew of Springfield, Wayne of West Springfield, Richard and his wife Shana of Westfield, and William Phillips of Pittsfield.

He also leaves three brothers, Charles Spitzer of Pittsfield, John Pfieler of NY, and Rudolph Pfieler of Hinsdale, MA. He will be sadly missed by four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Walter L. Spitzer, Jr. in 2001, and his infant daughter, Suzanne Spitzer in 1966. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Carl Spitzer, and William Spitzer, Jr. and two sisters, Marie Richards, and Nancy Macomber.

In honoring his request no services are scheduled. The Legacy Funeral Home of Westfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit legacy-funeralhome.com to express condolences.

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During the first quarter of 2014, nonperforming loans increased $509,000 to $3.1 million, representing 0.48% of total loans at March 31, 2014. The increase was due primarily to one commercial and industrial loan relationship.

Loans delinquent 30 – 89 days were $5.4 million at March 31, 2014 and $3.5 million at December 31, 2013. The increase as of March 31, 2014 was due to one commercial real estate loan of $2.2 million. The delinquent payment on this loan was made in April 2014. There are no loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing interest.

Declaration of Quarterly Dividend The Board of Directors approved the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable on May

28, 2014 to all shareholders of record on May 14, 2014.

——— About Westfield Financial, Inc. Westfield Financial, Inc. is a Massachusetts-chartered stock holding company and the parent company of Westfield Bank, Elm Street Securities Corporation, WFD Securities, Inc. and WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC. Westfield Financial and its subsidiaries are headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts and operate through 11 banking offices located in Agawam, East Longmeadow, Feeding Hills, Holyoke, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield and Westfield, Massachusetts and one banking office in Granby, Connecticut. To learn more, visit our website at www.westfieldbank. com.

ATK

Continued from Page 6 marshal resources to broaden and deepen its market leader- Orbital ATK. Blake Larson, ATK Senior Vice President and ship. ATK believes that a more focused corporate leadership President of the Aerospace Group, will serve as Chief Operating team, operating within a clearly defined commercial market Officer of Orbital ATK. Garrett Pierce, Orbital Chief Financial with a competitive business model, will contribute to unlocking Officer, will serve as CFO for the combined company. Orbital significant value for ATK shareholders. Following the comple- ATK will be headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, where Orbital tion of the transaction, Sporting will also enjoy a strong balance is currently headquartered, and is expected to have approxisheet that will provide the ability to fund its growth strategy. mately 13,000 employees across 17 states.

Over the past 10 years, ATK’s Sporting Group has delivered Transaction Details annual sales growth of approximately 16 percent (14 percent Under the terms of the transaction agreement, ATK will disorganic growth). tribute ownership of Sporting to ATK shareholders in a spin-off Sporting is expected to be a world leader in outdoor recre- transaction, following which, ATK shareholders will own 100 ation products with adjusted pro forma last twelve months percent of Sporting. The spin-off will be immediately followed ended December 2013 (LTM Dec) revenues of $2.2 billion[1] by a merger of Orbital with a subsidiary of ATK, with Orbital and LTM Dec 2013 adjusted EBITDA of $361 million[2] (see surviving the merger and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary reconciliation table for details). of ATK. In connection with the merger, Orbital shareholders Merger between ATK’s Aerospace will receive 0.449 shares of ATK common stock for each share and Defense Groups and Orbital of Orbital common stock that they hold. Upon the closing of ATK A&D is the world’s top producer of solid rocket propul- the merger, ATK shareholders will own approximately 53.8 sion systems and a growing supplier of military and commer- percent of the combined company on a fully diluted basis and cial aircraft structures and satellite systems. ATK A&D is an Orbital shareholders will own the remaining approximately industry leader in ammunition, precision and strike weapons, 46.2 percent of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. defense electronics systems, missile warning solutions and tac- As part of the transaction, Sporting has secured a $750 million tical rocket motors across air, sea and land-based systems, and senior secured financing commitment from BofA Merrill ATK A&D has consistently generated strong cash flows and Lynch and will dividend $300-350 million of the proceeds of profitability. such new indebtedness to ATK immediately prior to the closFollowing the completion of the transaction, Orbital ATK ing, which will be used by ATK to repay existing debt. Post will be a focused and leading Aerospace & Defense player with issuing dividend to Orbital ATK, Sporting’s net debt and total combined LTM Dec 2013 revenues of $4.5 billion, EBITDA of debt will be equal to the dividend. At the closing, Orbital ATK $585 million (see reconciliation table for details), and con- is expected to have a total of approximately $1.7 billion in tracted backlog of $11.0 billion, which includes $3.0 billion in gross debt and $1.4 billion of net debt. The transaction is unexercised options from Orbital and $0.2 billion in unexer- expected to be tax-free to both companies as well as to ATK cised options from ATK A&D.[3] The combined company will and Orbital shareholders. provide customers with advanced capabilities and a commitThe transaction is expected to close by the end of calendar ment to continuous innovation in support of the U.S. military year 2014, and is subject to customary closing conditions and allied military requirements, space missions, and aerospace including regulatory approvals and the approval of each of capabilities. Orbital ATK will serve the following core markets: ATK’s and Orbital’s shareholders. ATK and Orbital will conaerospace through launch vehicles, spacecraft and satellites, tinue to operate separately until the transaction closes. military and commercial structures, and special mission airATK intends to continue issuing a quarterly cash dividend to craft; and defense through munitions, weapons systems, defense shareholders until the transaction closes. electronics systems, targets, interceptor vehicles and missile products. Both Sporting and Orbital ATK will continue to benefit from arrangements regarding the sale by Orbital ATK to Sporting of ammunition from the Lake City Army Ammunition Continued from Page 6 resident who chairs the group. “No state can contract away its Plant, which ATK currently maintains and operates for the U.S. Army, and the sale of components and gun powder from New rights to police itself. … The legislature could make casino gambling illegal tomorrow if it so chooses. … The people have the same River Energetics.

The combination is expected to generate pre-tax cost syner- power through the petition process.”

Groups on both sides of the casino debate have weighed in on the gies of $70-100 million through the elimination of duplicate case. public company costs, economies of scale, and additional Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and other city residents say streamlining of operations. Additionally, Orbital ATK is expectin legal documents that a statewide referendum would encroach on ed to realize revenue synergies of $100-200 million through a decision already made by city voters last year. Springfield resiimproved product offerings, improved competitiveness and dents approved an agreement with MGM that calls for the company strengthened customer relationships. The combined company to pay more than $15 million in upfront payments, followed by expects to realize partial synergies in 2015 and fully recognize annual payments of more than $25 million to the city once the identified synergies by late 2016. Once fully realized, after casino opens. accounting for the impact of cost-type government programs, Local chambers of commerce and other business groups argued cost and revenue synergies are expected to result in annual that a “sudden about-face” on the casino issue would have a “negaEBIT improvement of between $40-65 million. Orbital ATK tive, ripple effect” on the state’s business climate. will have a strong capital structure and with its ability to generGroups ranging from the Washington, D.C.-based Stop Predatory ate strong free cash flow, it will be well-positioned to grow, Gambling to a coalition of local faith-based organizations, meanwhile, have expressed their support for the referendum. They have return capital to its shareholders and de-lever. filed documents with the court that say voters should not be denied Governance and Management Upon completion of the transaction, Mr. DeYoung will serve the opportunity to weigh in on an industry that could have “grave as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sporting. Mr. implications” for residents, communities and public health.

Ribeiro acknowledges the repeal effort has a long way to go, DeYoung is working with ATK’s Board of Directors to develop detailed plans for an efficient and capable corporate structure even if the court ultimately allows the referendum on the ballot. with experienced management and strong governance policies Supporters of the referendum would likely need a costly public and practices, as well as to establish the name and branding of relations campaign to fight deep-pocketed casino operators and Sporting. Sporting will be headquartered in Utah and is expect- their supporters in the months leading up to the November election. ed to employ nearly 5,800 workers in 11 states and worldwide. As of Dec. 31, the anti-casino group had just $7,700 in its campaign coffers, after raising $175,476 and spending $167,709 in 2013.

Mr. Thompson, a co-founder of Orbital, will serve as Ribeiro said advocates are optimistic that public opinion is shiftPresident and Chief Executive Officer of Orbital ATK. Gen. ing in their favor.

Fogleman will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of

Casino Law

CIA Report Continued from Page 4 certain information could compromise national security. The CIA said it is working as quickly as it can.

“The CIA, in consultation with other agencies, is carrying out an expeditious classification review,” said spokesman Dean Boyd.

Some lawmakers believe the reason for delay is that the CIA isn’t worried only about security but also about limiting damage to its public image.

“They don’t like the fact that we voted to declassify it,” said Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.), a former Intelligence chairman. “They hate doing that, because what it’s going to do is make them look real bad.”

“These things take a long time, particularly ones that are politically sensitive,” said Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), himself a survivor of torture in Vietnam. “I’m not surprised.”

In interviews, Republican members of the Intelligence Committee that voted to declassify the summary were much less critical of the

administration’s pace.

Some Republicans said the complexity of the declassification process, not political concerns, is delaying the administration’s review. There are hundreds of pages and thousands of footnotes just in the summary, complete with names that must be blacked out and intelligence procedures that must be kept secret.

“I suspect they’ll take a long time,” said Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.).

Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), the ranking member of the Intelligence Committee, is the rare lawmaker who acknowledged recent contact with the CIA. He said even the agency isn’t sure how long declassification might take but emphasized that the CIA is committed to declassification — and he urged everyone to hold tight.

Most senators are heeding Chambliss’ advice. For now.

“I will get to be frustrated,” Rockefeller warned.

Benghazi Continued from Page 4 White House to turn over those emails to Congress was the last straw and persuaded Boehner to create a select committee on Benghazi, something that he had refused to do since Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) first floated the idea in December 2012.

According to an Obama administration official, the White House never gave Republicans the emails because Congress never asked for them. A May 2013 subpoena from the Oversight Committee sought any communications between U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice and a specific group of State Department aides. Rice did a round of interviews on the Sept. 16 Sunday shows following the Benghazi attacks, blaming the incident on reaction to an American-made anti-Muslim video, although Obama himself had already said it was a terrorist attack.

Yet the Oversight subpoena never mentioned senior White House officials like Ben Rhodes, the deputy national security adviser for strategic communications or other senior White House aides who helped develop talking points for her Sept. 16

TV appearances. Administration officials did not believe they were legally required to release the Rhodes email to Oversight.

Congressional Democrats and White House officials say the Republicans are “constantly shifting the goalpost” on Benghazi.

According to an administration official, Republicans said Obama didn’t label the Benghazi attack a terrorist attack, which wasn’t entirely accurate. Then Republicans asserted the White House “politicized” CIA talking points, which turned out not to be true either. At that point, some Republicans suggested the White House and Clinton ordered the Pentagon not to try to rescue Stevens and the other Americans trapped in the Benghazi outpost. That claim did not stand up to scrutiny either.

An Accountability Review Board report looked closely at actions of State Department officials related to Benghazi security requirements and warnings about a potential attack on the outpost, even though Republicans claimed top State Department officials didn’t come under scrutiny.

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Sophomore Naloti Palma has greatly improved her speed and strength in the shot put circle. (File photo

by Mickey Curtis)

Palma places 2nd in N.E. shot put SPRINGFIELD – Westfield State University sophomore Naloti Palma (Westborough, Mass.) placed second in the shot put at the New England Division III women’s outdoor track and field championships on Saturday, May 3, at Springfield College.

Palma heaved the shot put 43-3 ¼ to lead the Owls to 19th place in the team standings. Williams

College standout Amina Avril won the shot put with a throw of 44-9 ½; Avril also finished first in the hammer throw and discus.

Also earning All-New England honors for the Owls were: Amy Auclair (6th, pole vault, 11-2 ½), Targie Gervais (7th, 100 meter dash, 12.87), and the 4 x 800 relay squad of Cassidy Noonan, Marie Gulino, Jaime Lyons and

Ashley Monahan (7th, 9:58.33).

Westfield’s other top performances were: Gervais (10th, 200, 25.61), Monahan (12th, 800, 2:21.32), Meg McNamara (14th, 100 hurdles, 15.69), Palma (10th, discus, 114-0), Alex Livingston (12th, hammer throw, 143-0), 4 x 100 relay (12th, 50.36), and Kat Palso (14th, long jump, 16-7).

Westfield Little League Report BASEBALL ROUNDUP National League Majors Division Game Date: 4/27/14 Air Compressor 15, Kiwanis 3 Ryan Moorhouse took to the hill for Kiwanis going four strong innings. Kiwanis jumped out to an early lead in the first inning with hits by CJ Skribiski, Cam Gourde, Ryan Moorhouse, and a beautiful standup double by Tyler Cousineau. Kwianis lead 3-1 after three innings, but poor defense once again plagued them in the losing effort. Air Compressor went on to win 15-3. Joey Calderella once again pitched great in relief for Kiwanis.

Cam Hoynoski caught a great game behind the plate.

Ethan Flaherty was lights out for Air Compressor. Flaherty pitched the last three innings striking out seven Kiwanis hitters.

Game Date: 4/24/14 Moose Club 23, Kiwanis 4 Moose Club got out of the gate first and did not stop scoring runs in its matchup with Kiwanis, winning 234. Jimmy Cloutier singled, drove in the first run, and scored for Kiwanis. Riley Sullivan and Aaron Muldrew pitched well in relief. Ryan Moorhouse continued his hot hitting by tripling to left center. Kiwanis was doomed from the start with poor defense, but will look to rebound in the coming games.

Game Date: 4/19/14 Westfield Police Association 2, Kiwanis 1 In one of the most anticipated pitching matchups of the year, Kiwanis’ Ryan Moorhouse and Police’s Darrin Roberts battled from the mound and did not disappoint the crowd. Moorhouse gave up zero runs, recorded eight strikeouts and gave up only two hits in four innings of work. Roberts was just as dominate on the mound. Kiwanis was able to score first, but was not able to hang on as Police downed Kiwanis 2-1. Cam Gourde had a run scored and pitched well in relief. CJ Skribiski and Tyler Cousineau played great defensively.

Game Date: 4/17/14 Advance Manufacturing 8, Kiwanis 0 Kiwanis met National League rival Advance Manufacturing on a cold windy night at Paper Mill Field. Kiwanis ran into a buzz saw that night facing Mikey Hall. Hall

struck out 13 Kiwanis hitters. Tyler Cousineau started on the hill for Kiwanis and pitched well. JT Oleksak and Ryan Moorhouse each had a hit. Will Brewster and Cameron Hoynoski played great defensively in the losing effort. Riley Sullivan pitched great in relief making his first ever Major’s appearance on the hill.

WHEELER DIVISION Game Date: 4/27/14 Green Meadow Lumber 7, Thrifty Car Sales 4 The Sunday night game of Thrifty Car Sales and Green Meadow Lumber turned out to be a pitcher’s duel, as Patrick Flaherty and Nick Valentino from The Big Green took on Colby Clauson and Joshua Mayo of Thrifty. Flaherty registered 12 ks in 4.2 innings and Valentino closed it out with four straight strikeouts for the save. Clauson had three strikeouts and Mayo nine for Thrifty. Short Stop Anthony Schabowski’s two-run home run in the fourth inning was an offensive high point for Thrifty. Josh Nixdorf had some fireworks of his own, as he blasted a (very) high fast ball deep to left field for a triple, and scored on the same play, thanks to head’s up running. Flaherty also had two hits to help his cause, and was helped out by the blast from Nixdorf and a hit by Hunter King. Antonio Phaneuf was robbed of an extra base hit when Schabowski had a leaping catch on a rocket line drive. Devon Weeks played well in center field for Green Meadow.

Game Date: 4/25/14 Green Meadow Lumber 15, Bannish Lumber 8 There are many rivalries in Massachusetts sports; Yankees – Red Sox, Bruins – Canadians, Celtics – Lakers, Patriots – Every NFL Team; but none is bigger than the battle of the Wood of Westfield – Bannish Lumber vs. the Big Green of Green Meadow Lumber. Bannish Manager Tony Paroline was overheard before the game saying to his team that their 2 x 4s were bigger and better than Green Meadow’s… Never before has such venom been thrown about at the Little League field on Cross Street.

At the end of the first inning it appeared that Paroline was right with his prediction, as Bannish stepped out with a 7-6 lead. Green Meadow had other plans and scored seven runs in the top of the second, never looking back in route to a 15-8 victory. When The Big Green manager was interviewed after the game, Tom Flaherty said “Bannish is a game we look forward to all year, we were concerned about the pitcher for Bannish having See Westfield Little League, Page 11

By Chris Putz Staff Writer DALTON – The SouthwickTolland Regional High School baseball team is tournament bound.

Southwick punched its ticket to the 2014 postseason with a 6-2 win against host Wahconah Saturday.

The Rams, who play an 18-game regular season schedule, are now assured of at least a .500 record (required to play in the tourney) at 9-1.

“It’s a big win for us on the road in the Berkshires,” Southwick coach Tim Karetka said. “It’s never an easy place to play but we got it done.”

Nick Maserelli scattered four hits over seven innings. He allowed four walks, and struck out two.

“He threw phenomenal and our defense backed him up,” coach Karetka said. “He did great. He hit his spots.”

Southwick’s defense turned two double plays.

Maserelli also helped himself by going 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs. Vinnie Fortini (2-for-2, 2 walks, RBI), Bob Hamel (2-for-3, RBI), and Dan McClellan (2-4) contributed offensively for the Rams.

JV BASEBALL Southwick 9, Monson 8 (12 inn.)

The Rams’ junior varsity squad posted a thrilling victory in 12 innings.

Brandon Seymore had two hits, and landed the game-winning RBI for Southwick. Rams’ Nick Hough (2), Joey Stratton, Ryan Leclair, Dylan Parrow, Richie Alimberte also had hits.

Southwick’s Ryan Leclair (12 Ks) allowed one hit, one walk, and three earned runs in seven innings.

Nick Hough earned the victory on the mound, allowing just one hit and one walk through five innings.

He struck out three.

“We had very good pitching performance by both (pitchers),” Southwick JV head coach Rick Stacy said.

Southwick’s defense got off to a slow start, but was superb over the final six innings, according to Stacy.

April 25 Southwick 8, Holyoke Catholic 3 Southwick’s Nick Hough (5 Ks, 3 hits allowed, 1 walk, 1 earned run) pitched a complete game. Nick Chambers, Joey Stratton, and Hough delivered run scoring singles for the Rams.

April 22 Palmer 12, Southwick 3 Stratton recorded eight strikeouts. Hough, Stratton, and Leclair had key singles.

April 11 Southwick 4, Greenfield 4 Brian Mickalay received a no decision despite four strong innings on the mound for Southwick.

Mickalay struck out seven batters, and walked four. Stratton (4 Ks) yielded just three hits the rest of the way.

Tyler Orbin, Pat Mahoney, Chris Molta, Nick Hough, Ryan Leclair, Mickalay, and Stratton helped fuel the offensive rally.

Godette shatters school record in javelin SPRINGFIELD – Westfield State University sophomore Travon Godette shattered the school record and placed first in the javelin at the New England Division III men’s outdoor track and field championships on Saturday, May 3, at Springfield College.

Godette (Orange, Mass./Mahar Regional) uncorked the javelin 213 feet, four inches to surpass the former record of 208 feet even set by Dave Bergeron in 2006. In addition, Godette easily surpassed his previous best throw of 203-2 at the April 27 MASCAC championships. After unleashing his sensational record breaking throw on his second attempt, Godette passed on his final four attempts. Placing second was UMass Dartmouth’s Brett Croteau with a throw of 204-3.

Godette led the Owls to a 17th place team finish by also earning All-New England honors with a sixth place in the high jump by clearing 6-6.

Also earning All-New England honors were John Tomlin in the triple jump (8th place, 42-11 1/3) and the 4 x 400 relay squad of Tomlin, Kyle Sullivan, Mike Stender, and Carmelo Solivan (6th, 3:21.91).

Other top performances for Westfield included: Zack Madera (11th, 200, 22.53), Stender (9th, 400, 50.32), Matt Moussamih (15th, 800, 1:56.12), Steve Connolly (3,000 steeplechase, 10th, 9:41.93), Mike Kelleher (15th, steeplechase, 9:57.06), 4 x 800 relay (10th, 8:03.95), Tomlin (15th, high jump, 6-0), Zack Delisle (9th, pole vault, 14-3 ¼), Dayvon Williams (12th,

Sophomore Travon Godette unleashes a throw of 198 feet to qualify provisionally for the NCAA championships. (Photo by Mickey Curtis)

triple jump, 41-6), Steve Sam (10th, discus), and John Latour (12th, long jump, 20-11 ½).

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WORCESTER – Westfield State sophomore Pete Liimatainen (W. Barnstable, MA) earned the victory in relief and classmate D.J. Bishop (Dartmouth, MA) blasted his first collegiate homer as fourth-seeded Westfield State defeated No. 3 seed Framingham State in the first elimination game of the MASCAC Tournament baseball semifinals on Sunday morning, May 4, at Rockwood Park.

Westfield State (17-18-1) will play in the second elimination game of the semifinals at 4:30 this afternoon when the face No. 2 seed Salem State, which dropped a 9-5 decision to Worcester State in the winner’s bracket early afternoon game. Framingham (20-18) awaist word on a possible ECAC Division III New England Tournament berth which will be announced on Monday The Owls took over the early 3-0 advantage over the first three innings of play. Bishop belted a wind-blown solo homer to right in the top of the second before junior Pat McWilliams (Duxbury, MA) connected on a two-run single with two outs in the third stanza.

Westfield State pushed its margin to 4-0 when an unearned run crossed the plate in the top of the fourth.

Sophomore Danny DiMatteo (Dennis, MA) scampered home after the third baseman couldn’t field a ground ball for the final out of the inning.

Framingham State then responded with five runs over the next three frames of play to take over a 5-4 edge.

After junior Mark Mainini (Hull, MA) knocked out his fourth dinger of the campaign for a solo shot in the fourth, senior Matt Roberge (Lowell, MA) and classmate Billy Derosier (Shrewsbury, MA) notched fielder’s choice RBIs in the fifth.

Senior Anthony Iafolla (Medfield, MA) then hammered his fourth homer of the season for a two-run blast to finish off the scoring outburst for the Rams in the bottom of the sixth.

The Owls, however, took advantage of a key infield miscue in the top of the seventh and took the 7-5 lead for good. Adams started the rally by driving in sophomore Dan McCormack (Shelton, CT) with a run producing double for the first score.

Following a walk by sophomore E.G. McMillan (Hopkinton, MA), junior Tim Santilli (Southbridge, MA) put a sacrifice bunt in play. The pitcher instinctively tried to get the lead runner at third, but his throw was too high of the base and two runs dashed home on the error.

Westfield State added some insurance to help seal up the victory with a single up the middle

by Adams to plate junior Jeremy Tanguay (Huntington, MA) for the 8-5 score.

Liimatainen, who was inserted into the contest immediately after the homer by Iffolla, held the Rams scoreless over his final three 2/3 innings of work. He scattered four base-knocks and fanned four to improve his record to 3-2 on the campaign.

Senior Mike Sullivan (W. Barnstable, MA) went the first 5 1/3 stanzas giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits to go with five strikeouts and two walks.

Junior Zack Kirby (Rochester, MA) was dealt the setback over 8 2/3 innings.Kirby (1-6) allowed six runs (three earned) on 10 hits as he recorded seven strikeouts and issued three free passes.

McCormack, Adams and Bishop all tallied two base-knocks each for the Owls as McWilliams and Adams drove in a pair of runs.

Tanguay and McCormack also scored two runs apiece.

Roberge and Iafolla registered two hits for Framingham State as Iafolla touched home twice and he had two RBIs. Westfield State finished with the overall 10-9 edge in hits.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES MONDAY May 5

TUESDAY May 6

WEDNESDAY May 7

THURSDAY May 8

FRIDAY May 9

SATURDAY May 10

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Central, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Northampton, 4p.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 5 p.m.

BASEBALL at Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Agawam, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Longmeadow, Dipippo Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE vs.

West Sprignfield, 5:30 p.m.

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

SOFTBALL at East Longmeadow, Birchland Park Middle School, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Amherst, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Minnechaug, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ JV LACROSSE vs. Amherst, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Minnechaug, 6:15 p.m.

BASEBALL at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Greenfield, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Minnechaug, Spec Pond, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD at Chicopee, 4 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE vs. South Hadley, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE at Longmeadow, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 6:15 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs.

East Longmeadow, 5 p.m.

BASEBALL at Gateway, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at McCann Tech, DiSanti Field, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Belchertown, 3:45 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Gateway, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD at Belchertown, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Granby, 11 a.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6 BASEBALL vs. Southwick, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Renaissance, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Smith Voke, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Ware, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Southwick, 4 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL vs. Palmer, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Palmer, Municipal Courts, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Mount Greylock, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE at Holyoke Catholic, Nash Park, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Sci-Tech, Municipal Courts, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Mohawk, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Cathedral, Spec Pond, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Frontier, 3:30 p.m.

BASEBALL at Hampshire, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Amherst, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Amherst, 3:15 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Belchertown, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Cathedral, 4 p.m.

WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL at Pathfinder, 3:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Pathfinder, 3:30 p.m.

BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Pathfinder, 3:30 p.m.

BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

10th Annual Tekoa Country Club Spring Open Two-Ball Sunday April 27th , 2014 1st Gross2nd Gross3rd Gross 4th Gross-

Blue Tee Division Todd Ezold – Mike Trombley Dave Lapierre – Jarrod Goss Dave Smith – Paul Buttafuoco Dave D’Amours – Eric Alexander

1st Division 1st Gross- Jim Tinker – Jamie Frisbee 2nd Gross- Scott Martin – Ed Connolly 3rd Gross - Denis Rabtor- Flash Edinger 1st Net- Robert and John Wichowski 2nd Net- Jim Callahan – Lew Moretti 3rd Net – Paul Vincellette – Dave Ference

2nd Division 1st Gross- Bill Fouche – Frank Fuselli 2nd Gross- Paul Niemiec – Kristen Cragg 3rd Gross- John Lasek – Ray Magdelinski 1st Net- Kevin Brennan – Bill McGinn 2nd Net- Chris Scelfo – Jim Hillmann 3rd Net - Mike Moran – Steve Prefontaine

3rd Division 1st Gross- Jeff Puffer – Matt Lapinski 2nd Gross- Al Rossi – Ted Leal 3rd Gross - Steve Ciechomski – Dick Tozloski 1st Net- Brian Oleksak – Alan Blair 2nd Net- Clem Fucci – Kyle Dulude 3rd Net – Sandy Lajewski – Taylor Schmidt

68 70 70 71

$300 per team $220 $140 $68

69 70 70 63 64 64

$180 per team $100 $50 $180 per team $100 $50

70 75 75 62 63 65

$180 per team $100 $50 $180 per team $100 $50

74 $180 per team 76 $100 80 $50 60 $180 per team 64 $100 66 $50

BASEBALL vs. Dean Tech, Bullens Field, 4:30 p.m.

Canadiens happy to head home tied 1-1 with Bruins MONTREAL (AP) — The Canadiens are choosing to look on the bright side as they return to Montreal after earning a two-game split in Boston.

Sure they could be leading the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series 2-0 with the next two games on home ice, but the Canadiens are putting the 3-1 edge they squandered in Game 2 behind them.

It was Montreal’s first loss of this postseason.

“We went to play two games where it’s tough for any team to play in the NHL and we’re out of there with

the series tied,” Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said Sunday during a conference call. “That’s the big picture.

“I think it’s a boost of confidence for our players that we’re able to compete with that team and play with that team. One thing for sure, playing at the Bell Centre, with the fans and support we’ve got, is a tough place for the other team to play. I’m sure the players will feed off our fans.”

The Canadiens pulled out a 4-3 overtime win in the series opener on Thursday, but let a lead slip away under relentless Bruins pressure in a 5-3 defeat on Saturday.

Games 3 and 4 of the series will be played Tuesday and Thursday respectively, in Montreal.

The Canadiens were given the day off on Sunday and will practice Monday at their See Bruins, Page 11

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track and Field DAY DATE OPPONENT

Place

Fri.-Sat.

May 9-10

ALL NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

Westfield State

Thu.-Fri.

May 15-16

ECAC Division 3 Championships

RPI, Troy, NY

Thu.-Sat.

May 22-24

NCAA Division 3 National Championships

Ohio Wesleyan

English Premier League

Manchester City Liverpool Chelsea Arsenal Everton Tottenham Manchester United Southampton Newcastle Stoke

GP 36 36 37 37 37 37 36 37 37 37

W 25 25 24 23 20 20 18 15 15 12

r-Clinched Relegation Saturday, May 3 West Ham 2, Tottenham 0 Aston Villa 3, Hull City 1 Manchester United 0, Sunderland 1 Newcastle 3, Cardiff City 0 Stoke 4, Fulham 1 Swansea 0, Southampton 1 Everton 2, Manchester City 3

D 5 5 7 7 9 6 6 10 4 11

L 6 6 6 7 8 11 12 12 18 14

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GA

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37 46 26 41 39 51 41 45 57 51

80 80 79 76 69 66 60 55 49 47

Crystal Palace West Ham Swansea Aston Villa Hull City West Brom Sunderland Norwich r-Fulham r-Cardiff City

Sunday, May 4 Arsenal 1, West Brom 0 Chelsea 0, Norwich 0 Monday, May 5 Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool, 1900 GMT Tuesday, May 6 Manchester United vs. Hull City, 1845 GMT Wednesday, May 7 Manchester City vs. Aston Villa, 1845 GMT Sunderland vs. West Brom, 1845 GMT

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GF

GA

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4 7 9 8 7 15 8 9 4 9

19 19 18 18 19 14 19 20 24 21

28 40 51 39 37 42 38 28 38 31

43 49 53 54 48 55 57 60 83 72

43 40 39 38 37 36 35 33 31 30

Sunday, May 11 Cardiff City vs. Chelsea, 1400 GMT Fulham vs. Crystal Palace, 1400 GMT Hull City vs. Everton, 1400 GMT Liverpool vs. Newcastle, 1400 GMT Manchester City vs. West Ham, 1400 GMT Norwich vs. Arsenal, 1400 GMT Southampton vs. Manchester United, 1400 GMT Sunderland vs. Swansea, 1400 GMT Tottenham vs. Aston Villa, 1400 GMT West Brom vs. Stoke, 1400 GMT

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Westfield Little League some pine tar on his neck in the first inning…

We cannot put anything past that Paroline…”

All players reached base for Green Meadow.

Patrick Flaherty tripled, Nick Valentino and Dylan King both doubled and singled, Aiden Lakin two singles, Josh Nixdorf double, Nathan Ritchie two singles and Hunter King single were the hits for Green Meadow. The ax throwers for The Big Green were Nathan Ritchie and Aiden Lakin. Playing well defensively for Green Meadow were Sam & David Slivka along with Antonio Phaneuf.

Game Date: 4/18/14 Green Meadow Lumber 14, Dick’s Sporting Goods 14 The lanterns were needed at the conclusion of the 5th inning as Dick’s Sporting Goods came back with seven runs in the bottom of the inning to tie The Big Green of Green Meadow Lumber on April 18th. The Big Green had a balanced attack as ten players scored and 11 of 12 reached base. Swinging the lumber well

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Continued from Page 9 for Green Meadow were Nathan Ritchie and Dylan King, both with two hits. Also notching a hit were Marcus Cole and Aiden Lakin. The ax throwers on the mound for Green Meadow were Dylan King with five strikeouts, Marcus Cole and Aiden Lakin.

WESTFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP INSTRUCTIONAL DIVISION Game Date: 4/29/14 Westfield Police Association 6, New Corner Variety 3 On a windy, rainy night with temperatures in the 40′s, Westfield Police Association (2-0) scored five first inning runs and relied on good pitching to hold on for a six to three win in a rain shortened four-inning game. Westfield Police Association (WPA) pitcher Lindsey DeLand started the game on the mound and gave up one first inning run before escaping without further damage by starting a 1-2-3 double play. With the bases loaded and one

run in, DeLand fielded a comebacker and threw home to WPA catcher Emily Schieppe who stepped on the plate and threw to first baseman Kenzie Raymond to complete the double play. In the bottom of the first, WPA strung together 8 bases on balls to take a 5-1 lead. DeLand pitched a scoreless second and WPA tacked on another run in the bottom of the inning on three straight two out hits by Kelsey Bouchard, Ava Cichonski, and Raymond to make the score 6-1. New Corner Variety plated two runs in the third but Raymond came on to pitch a scoreless fourth inning to close out the win for WPA. Game Date: 4/22/14 Dunkin Donuts 3, OMG 2 On a cold and breezy night at Sadie Know, OMG took on rival Dunkin Donuts. Gianna Strange pitched well again for OMG. Strange also had a single and scored a run. Marlow Murphy played great defensively. Rachel

HIGH SCHOOL Standings, Results BASEBALL Gateway…………………..7-2* Westfield……………….…9-3 Southwick……………..….9-1 Westfield Voc-Tech…......7-2* St. Mary………………….N/A

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield………………..6-4

SOFTBALL Westfield………………..12-0 Southwick……………….9-1 Westfield Voc-Tech….....4-5 Gateway…………………1-9

GIRLS’ LACROSSE Westfield………………..5-4* St. Mary……………....3-4-1* BOYS’ TENNIS Westfield………………..7-0 St. Mary…………………N/A

BOYS’ LACROSSE Westfield………………..8-2 St. Mary…………………1-3

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Game Date: 4/19/14 Westfield Police Association 4, OMG 2 After a rained out opening day, OMG was ready to take the field against Westfield Police Association. Gianna Strange took to the hill for OMG and pitched a great game. Rhea Collingwood played top-notched defense behind the plate. Ella Cloutier walked and scored a run. OMG had outstanding defensive from Abigail Dorunda at 2B, as well as Sophia Franco, Tristan Walsh, and Alex LaMountain.

However, it was not to be OMG’s day, as they dropped the game 4-2. – Courtesy of Westfield Little League

Saturday’s Results GIRLS’ TENNIS Westfield………………..N/A St. Mary…………………N/A BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD Westfield………………..1-0* Southwick……………….2-0 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD Westfield…………………4-0 Southwick……………….N/A *Report Missing N/A – Not Available (Several reports missing)

BASEBALL Southwick-Tolland 6, Wahconah 2

Friday’s Results SOFTBALL Southwick-Tolland 12, Palmer 0 Lee 17, Gateway 4 BASEBALL Southwick-Tolland 4, Monson 1 Westfield 11, West Springfield 4 Bombers reel off another win GIRLS’ LACROSSE Westfield 21, Monson 8 Saints blast Granby St. Mary 19, Granby 7 BOYS’ LACROSSE Westfield 16, Cathedral 1

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suburban training center.

While the Canadiens took home-ice advantage away from Boston, the Bruins seem to have grabbed momentum in the series with four third-period goals on Saturday.

“Momentum, yes it’s a part of hockey, but there’s nothing you can do about the past,” Therrien said. “What’s important is the moment.

“Our preparation for the next game has already started. From the coaching standpoint, there are going to be things we’ll apply during practice and make sure we apply them in the next game.

“Momentum starts when they drop the puck.”

Therrien denied that the Canadiens were just trying to pro-

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE FIRST ROUND EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston 4, Detroit 1 Friday, April 18: Detroit 1, Boston 0 Sunday, April 20: Boston 4, Detroit 1 Tuesday, April 22: Boston 3, Detroit 0 Thursday, April 24: Boston 3, Detroit 2, OT Saturday, April 26: Boston 4, Detroit 2 Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 0 Wednesday, April 16: Montreal 5, Tampa Bay 4, OT Friday, April 18: Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 1 Sunday, April 20: Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 2 Tuesday, April 22: Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3 Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 2 Wednesday, April 16: Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 3 Saturday, April 19: Columbus 4, Pittsburgh 3, 2OT Monday, April 21: Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 3 Wednesday, April 23: Columbus 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT Saturday, April 26: Pittsburgh 3, Columbus 1 Monday, April 28: Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 3 N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 3 Thursday, April 17: N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 1 Sunday, April 20: Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Tuesday, April 22: N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 1 Friday, April 25: Philadelphia 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Sunday, April 27: N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 2

Bonnitfo ripped a line drive, and her sister Maria Bonnitfo recorded two hits on the day.

Grace Burke had a huge two out hit scoring a run from OMG. Rebecca Mossati and Ella Cloutier played great defense. OMG fell to Dunkin Donuts 3-2 in one of the best-pitched Instructional games of the year.

tect their lead in the third period before the Bruins stormed back. He said Boston had only one scoring chance in the first half of the third period and scored on their first real chance of the final frame.

Defenseman Josh Gorges said the players want to put Game 2 behind them.

“There’s no sense in celebrating too much after a win or beating yourself up after a loss,” he said. “It doesn’t do anything for you for the next game. We know where we stand. We know we have to be better.”

Therrien wouldn’t discuss any potential lineup changes.

He said forward Brandon Prust, who looks to be struggling, is “totally healthy,” and that he liked what he saw from rookie

winger Michael Bournival, who returned to the lineup after sitting out a game in favor of veteran Travis Moen.

“He had a really good first round,” said Therrien, who used Bournival in every game of an opening-round sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning. “We put him back in the lineup. I wanted to use his speed. I thought he did a good job with (Tomas) Plekanec.”

Therrien also said he hopes that popular singer Ginette Reno would be back to sing the Canadian anthem in Game 3. The Canadiens scored early after she sang in both home games against the Lightning.

“We’d welcome her with open arms,” he said.

Daily Playoff Glance

Tuesday, April 29: Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Rangers 2 Wednesday, April 30: N.Y. Rangers 2, Philadelphia 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota 4, Colorado 3 Thursday, April 17: Colorado 5, Minnesota 4, OT Saturday, April 19: Colorado 4, Minnesota 2 Monday, April 21: Minnesota 1, Colorado 0, OT Thursday, April 24: Minnesota 2, Colorado 1 Saturday, April 26: Colorado 4, Minnesota 3, OT Monday, April 28: Minnesota 5, Colorado 2 Wednesday, April 30: Minnesota 5, Colorado 4, OT Chicago 4, St. Louis 2 Thursday, April 17: St. Louis 4, Chicago 3, 3OT Saturday, April 19: St. Louis 4, Chicago 3, OT Monday, April 21: Chicago 2, St. Louis 0 Wednesday, April 23: Chicago 4, St. Louis 3, OT Friday, April 25: Chicago 3, St. Louis 2, OT Sunday, April 27: Chicago 5, St. Louis 1 Anaheim 4, Dallas 2 Wednesday, April 16: Anaheim 4, Dallas 3 Friday, April 18: Anaheim 3, Dallas 2 Monday, April 21: Dallas 3, Anaheim 0 Wednesday, April 23: Dallas 4, Anaheim 2 Friday, April 25: Anaheim 6, Dallas 2 Sunday, April 27: Anaheim 5, Dallas 4, OT

Los Angeles 4, San Jose 3 Thursday, April 17: San Jose 6, Los Angeles 3 Sunday, April 20: San Jose 7, Los Angeles 2 Tuesday, April 22: San Jose 4, Los Angeles 3, OT Thursday, April 24: Los Angeles 6, San Jose 3 Saturday, April 26: Los Angeles 3, San Jose 0 Monday, April 28: Los Angeles 4, San Jose 1 Wednesday, April 30: Los Angeles 5, San Jose 1 SECOND ROUND EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal 1, Boston 1 Thursday, May 1: Montreal 4, Boston 3, 2OT Saturday, May 3: Boston 5, Montreal 3 Tuesday, May 6: Boston at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 8: Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 10: Montreal at Boston, TBD x-Monday, May 12: Boston at Montreal, TBD x-Wednesday, May 14: Montreal at Boston, TBD N.Y. Rangers 1, Pittsburgh 1 Friday, May 2: N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Sunday, May 4: Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 Monday, May 5: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 9: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, TBD x-Sunday, May 11: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, TBD x-Tuesday, May 13: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, TBD WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 2, Minnesota 0 Friday, May 2: Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 Sunday, May 4: Chicago 4, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, May 6: Chicago at Minnesota, 9 p.m.

Friday, May 9: Chicago at Minnesota, TBD x-Sunday, May 11: Minnesota at Chicago, TBD x-Tuesday, May 13: Chicago at Minnesota, TBD x-Thursday, May 15: Minnesota at Chicago, TBD Los Angeles 1, Anaheim 0 Saturday, May 3: Los Angeles 3, Anaheim 2, OT Monday, May 5: Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Thursday, May 8: Anaheim at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 10: Anaheim at Los Angeles, TBD x-Monday, May 12: Los Angeles at Anaheim, TBD x-Wednesday, May 14: Anaheim at Los Angeles, TBD x-Friday, May 16: Los Angeles at Anaheim, TBD

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 16 14 .533 — — 4-6 L-1 9-8 7-6 Baltimore 15 14 .517 ½ — 6-4 L-2 7-6 8-8 Boston 15 17 .469 2 1½ 5-5 L-1 8-11 7-6 Tampa Bay 15 17 .469 2 1½ 5-5 W-1 7-7 8-10 Toronto 14 17 .452 2½ 2 3-7 W-1 5-7 9-10 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 8-2 W-5 9-5 8-4 Detroit 17 9 .654 4½ 1 5-5 W-2 8-9 6-6 Minnesota 14 15 .483 5 1½ 4-6 W-1 9-7 6-10 Chicago 15 17 .469 5 1½ 4-6 L-4 8-7 6-9 Kansas City 14 16 .467 6½ 3 3-7 L-1 9-7 4-11 Cleveland 13 18 .419 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Oakland 19 12 .613 — — 6-4 W-1 6-6 13-6 Texas 17 14 .548 2 — 4-6 W-1 9-7 8-7 Los Angeles 15 15 .500 3½ ½ 5-5 L-1 7-8 8-7 Seattle 14 15 .483 4 1 7-3 W-2 5-6 9-9 Houston 10 21 .323 9 6 3-7 L-2 6-13 4-8 AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 9, Tampa Bay 3 Boston 6, Oakland 3 Minnesota 6, Baltimore 1 Seattle 9, Houston 8 Cleveland 2, Chicago White Sox 0 Pittsburgh 8, Toronto 6 Detroit 9, Kansas City 2 L.A. Angels 5, Texas 3 Sunday’s Games Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland 3 Tampa Bay 5, N.Y. Yankees 1 Oakland 3, Boston 2, 10 innings Toronto 7, Pittsburgh 2 Minnesota 5, Baltimore 2 Detroit 9, Kansas City 4 Seattle 8, Houston 7 Texas 14, L.A. Angels 3 Monday’s Games

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 17 13 .567 — — 4-6 L-6 9-6 8-7 Washington 17 14 .548 ½ ½ 6-4 L-2 9-8 8-6 New York 16 14 .533 1 1 6-4 W-1 8-8 8-6 Philadelphia 15 14 .517 1½ 1½ 6-4 W-2 6-7 9-7 Miami 16 15 .516 1½ 1½ 6-4 W-1 14-5 2-10 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 21 11 .656 — — 5-5 L-2 9-6 12-5 St. Louis 16 16 .500 5 2 4-6 W-1 7-5 9-11 Cincinnati 15 16 .484 5½ 2½ 5-5 W-2 8-7 7-9 Pittsburgh 12 19 .387 8½ 5½ 3-7 L-1 8-9 4-10 Chicago 11 18 .379 8½ 5½ 4-6 L-1 7-9 4-9 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away San Francisco 20 11 .645 — — 9-1 W-5 10-5 10-6 Colorado 19 14 .576 2 — 7-3 L-1 11-5 8-9 Los Angeles 18 14 .563 2½ — 5-5 L-1 6-9 12-5 San Diego 14 18 .438 6½ 4 4-6 W-1 8-8 6-10 Arizona 11 23 .324 10½ 8 5-5 L-1 3-15 8-8

Minnesota (Gibson 3-2) at Cleveland (McAllister 3-2), 7:05 p.m.

Toronto (Happ 0-0) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-2), 7:05 p.m.

Houston (Cosart 1-2) at Detroit (Scherzer 3-1), 7:08 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-2) at Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 0-3), 8:05 p.m.

Texas (M.Perez 4-1) at Colorado (Lyles 3-0), 8:40 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 0-0) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 2-2), 10:05 p.m.

Seattle (C.Young 1-0) at Oakland (Kazmir 4-0), 10:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at San Diego (Stults 1-3), 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturday’s Games Chicago Cubs 3, St. Louis 0 Pittsburgh 8, Toronto 6 Philadelphia 7, Washington 2 L.A. Dodgers 9, Miami 7, 11 innings Cincinnati 6, Milwaukee 2 San Francisco 3, Atlanta 1 Colorado 11, N.Y. Mets 10 Arizona 4, San Diego 3 Sunday’s Games

Miami 5, L.A. Dodgers 4 San Francisco 4, Atlanta 1 Toronto 7, Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia 1, Washington 0 San Diego 4, Arizona 3 Cincinnati 4, Milwaukee 3, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 5, Colorado 1 St. Louis 5, Chicago Cubs 4 Monday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 5-0) at Washington (Zimmermann 2-1), 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Petit 2-1) at Pittsburgh (Locke 0-0), 7:05 p.m.

Toronto (Happ 0-0) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-2), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Niese 2-2) at Miami (Eovaldi 2-1), 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis (S.Miller 3-2) at Atlanta (Harang 3-2), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-2) at Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 0-3), 8:05 p.m.

Arizona (Bolsinger 1-1) at Milwaukee (Garza 1-3), 8:10 p.m.

Texas (M.Perez 4-1) at Colorado (Lyles 3-0), 8:40 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at San Diego (Stults 1-3), 10:10 p.m.

PAGE 12 - MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014

Annie’s Mailbox

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

Mourning a Lost Friendship Dear Annie: What do you do with an old and dear friend who now says something negative at every opportunity? “Lorene” and I live in different states, but used to be in touch daily by phone and on Facebook and have spent time together fairly often when she visits her family here.

For years, we were as close as sisters. Then, last year, as Lorene prepared for a reunion with her high school class, she began to change toward me. She hurt my feelings a number of times with subtle snipes and negative comments and, eventually, with a snub that was so insulting, we had a falling out. We didn’t speak for some time, but I missed my friend and reconnected with her on Facebook. She welcomed my friend request, but ever since, the snipes and negative comments have been ongoing.

If I post a photo from a lovely vacation somewhere, Lorene makes a negative comment about the place, the weather, the cost or that I was alone there. If I post about some activity I’m planning, she’s full of warnings and cautions. If I post an old family photo, she turns my happy memory into a feeling of loss, commenting about how sad it is that others in the photo died before me. When I tried to discuss her attitude, she became defensive and seemed to misunderstand me, so I dropped it.

This is someone who used to call me every day to chat. We have many mutual friends, so it’s impossible to avoid her. I miss my friend and don’t understand where she went. Should I unfriend her on Facebook? Should I just “take it” in silence?

What would you do? -- Mourning a Lost Friendship Dear Mourning: Might Lorene be having health issues that affect her personality? Suggest she talk to her doctor because you’re worried about her. Is she only negative about you? It could be jealousy or some long-forgotten argument. And it is not uncommon for some people, as they age, to develop a habit of complaining. Lorene may have no idea how she comes across.

It is unlikely that she will ever be the woman you once knew.

Can you accept her as she is, ignoring the negativity and focusing only on the good things? Would you rather limit contact, using Facebook to keep track of her, but without phone calls and visits? You don’t need to cut her off completely, but decide what her friendship is worth to you and respond accordingly.

Dear Annie: In my community, there are a lot of “open house” parties, especially around the holidays. I was under the impression that we are invited to come and celebrate, have a glass of wine or whatever. But many of the people attending brought gifts for the hosts. I didn’t. Was this the proper thing to do? I believe your advice will help our retirement community.

-- No Present Guest Dear No: Large, informal open-house parties where you drop by for a drink and leave do not necessitate a gift, but do write and thank your hosts afterward. Some people bring gifts anyway, and if this is the custom in your community (or if you would feel uncomfortable coming empty-handed), it’s perfectly OK to bring wine, candy or something small and holiday appropriate.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Is There Hope for Me?” who said her husband shows no affection toward her after 27 years of marriage. Everything was the way he wanted it.

Her marriage sounds similar to mine. After 43 years, we are now in the process of divorcing. I have had more than enough of having it his way. I am a clergywoman and regret that I was not strong enough to make this move years ago. Yes, there’s hope. Do something. It’s your life. -- C. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

HINTS FROM HELOISE A Review of Previews Is Needed Dear Readers: Here is this week’s SOUND OFF, about movie previews: “My Sound Off is about movie previews. I recently took my child to see a PG movie, and the previews the theater showed were for PG-13and R-rated movies. While the previews themselves were not rated that, there still were things shown that were a little scary for my son.

And I had to explain that we couldn’t go to see those movies. I wish they would only show previews for other children’s movies at children’s movies.” -Paula in Texas -- Heloise FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Here are other uses for egg cartons: * Use in the garage to hold nuts and bolts. * Carry deviled eggs in one. * Keep earrings and rings in one on a dresser. * Use as a paint palette. * Start seedlings in one.

-- Heloise SOAP SUDS Dear Heloise: I accidently added too much soap to my load of laundry and had too many suds. Is there anything I can do when this happens? -- Helen, via email

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, May 5, 2014: This year you demonstrate an evolving ability to network and broaden your circle of friends and associates. Others see you as somewhat moody yet reliable. Your domestic life increases in significance. A new home is a possibility. If you are single, resist taking a relationship to a live-in status too quickly. A very romantic bond arises as a possibility. If you are attached, the two of you create a landmark year with a transformation or adjustment to your home life.

The tie that exists between the two of you flourishes with more time together.

LEO provides an anchor when you are moody.

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

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ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ON a CLAIRE DAY Carla Ventresca and Henry Beckett

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could be more in the mood for Cinco de Mayo than some of your friends who might hail from that culture. By midafternoon, you will help a friend relax and enjoy the mood of the celebration. Let go of a serious conversation for now. Tonight: Let the good times rock and roll.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Use the morning for any matter that is very serious and that could demand an important conversation or two. Just because you do not see eye to eye with someone does not mean you need to quarrel. Honor and respect your differences. Tonight: Hang out at home.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You might want to honor a change that is likely to make you feel a bit off-kilter. You could feel tense about a personal matter. Understand the liabilities of giving in to your feelings this afternoon -- you might not get anything done! Tonight: Go for the moment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Initiate an important conversation, but avoid any bilateral comments that would add to the present discomfort level. You have an opportunity to clear the air, and you absolutely need to take it. Understand the dynamics of what is going on here. Tonight: Get into a celebration.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could be excited by news that heads your way. Ponder this information with a greater eye to success and change. You won’t want to deny your innate creativity; however, you will need to think before you leap. Tonight: Look beyond the obvious for answers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Friends play a significant role in your plans, whether you are at work or just off doing your own thing.

You’ll have a lot to deal with when speaking to a key loved one or associate.

In the afternoon, you might not want to share your ideas so openly. Tonight: Not to be found!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Defer to someone else, and remain open to the possibilities. You will discover the limitations of staying locked in a certain situation.

Communication is likely to evolve with someone you trust, who has sound financial knowledge. Tonight: Say “yes” to a friend’s request.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Return calls in the morning.

You could hear some interesting information or gossip, and you will need time to digest this news. Honor a change in plans without making it a big deal. You could get into a project but have difficulty switching gears. Tonight: Pace yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You have a way of bringing out the best in people, no matter what goes down. You could see a situation in a totally new light after a conversation, and possibly from a different perspective after a talk with someone else.

Absorb as much as possible. Tonight: Break patterns.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You’ll want to relate more directly to a loved one than you have been able to in the past. Seize an opportunity to open up a conversation, and listen to the feedback you get. A situation around your domestic life could put a smile on your face. Tonight: Be with a favorite person.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Listen to news that comes from a parent or loved one. You might want to visit with someone at a distance and just enjoy life. Be content hanging

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Examine what is going on in your immediate circle.

You will want to have a conversation with a child or loved one as a result. Realize that a lot is happening around you that might not be easy to integrate into your plans. Tonight: Go along with someone’s suggestion.

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To: Edward J. Forsell and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.: Green Tree Servicing LLC claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in WESTFIELD, numbered 26 LAFLIN ST, given by Edward J. Forsell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated October 12, 2006, and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 16320, Page 90 has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s /Defendants’ Servicemembers status.

If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil ReliefAct. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before June 2, 2014 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act.

Grade 6 Samantha Estee Reid Hannan Anna Kosinski Tanner Koziol Aynsley Kwarciany-Davidson Christian Nalepinski Dylan Shrimplin Olivia White

Witness, JUDITH C. CUTWESTFIELD - The 2014 nominations of officers for the LER, Chief Justice of this Court on April 16, 2014.

American Legion will continue at the May 5 meeting. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Election of Candidates, by Recorder ballot, will be held at the June 201403-0568-TEA 2 monthly meeting. Election of Honorary Life Membership will also be held at the June 2 meeting. As per Post 124 Grade 5 By-Laws, one member may be May 5, 2014 Olivia Beck elected as a 2014 Life Member.

Carina Franco COMMONWEALTH OF Voting members must have a MASSACHUSETTS Mia Gozgit valid 2014 Legion Membership THE TRAIL COURT Maya Guillotte Card.

PROBATE AND FAMILY Gillian Laquerre COURT Chloe Lussier Birthday Jesse McClenahan Hampden Probate Celebration and Family Court Paighton Ramos 50 State Street Sean Rowbothan RUSSELL - On Monday, Springfield, MA 01103 Isabella Scarpa May 12 at 1 p.m., the Russell Docket No. HD14P10744GD Can You Help Sarah? Council on Aging will host the ST. MARY’S HONOR ROLL Sarah Helps Seniors May birthday celebration.

NOTICE AND ORDER Third Quarter 2013/2014 The party will take place at the PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT Russell Senior Center. Cake OF GUARDIAN OFCan A MINOR Commendation and ice cream will be served In the interestsYou of: after several rounds of Bingo JAYDEN J JOHNSON Grade 8 Help for prizes! This event is free of Of: WESTFIELD, MA Matthew Masciadrelli charge and open to all Russell Minor Sarah?

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WESTFIELD - The Greater Westfield Community Band will hold its 2014 spring concert on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at North Middle School. Under the direction of Gene Bartley, the concert is open to the public, free of charge and will feature some 70 members of the local comWant To Know A Secret? munity. Mark your calendar Ask Sarah. today so you don’t miss this www.sarahgillett.org exciting concert.

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1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 04/15/2014 by Cheryl A Johnson of Westfield, MA will be held 05/14/2014 01:15 PM Guardianship of Minor Hearing Located 50 State Street, HowSpringfield, Did This 4th Floor, MA 01103.

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3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.

4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests.

THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice.

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May 5, 2014 CITY OF WESTFIELD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FIRST PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE GIVEN FIRST READING AT THE MAY 1ST , 2014 MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL: That Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, 2, and 3 of the Westfield Code of Ordinances be deleted and replaced by a new Article VI relative to Off Street Parking.

That Chapter 8, Health & Environmental Regulations of the Westfield Code of Ordinances be amended by adding Article VII – Controlled Substances & Medical Marijuana That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Westfield be amended as follows: Add to Section 3-130.2 (Industrial A Permitted Uses): 23. Marijuana Dispensary, in accordance with Section 4-90 Add to Section 3-120.3 (Business B Special Permit Uses): 14. Marijuana Dispensary with or without a Marijuana processing Operation, in accordance with Section 4-90 (Planning Board)

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES UCC Second Congregational Church in Westfield is looking for someone with experience working with children, to lead them and their families in their faith journey; good communication and organizational skills; ability to motivate volunteers; dedicated to Christian Education. Mid-August through June. Works with Christian Education Committee and other staff.

Coordinates Sunday School, special events, seasonal worship experiences. Salary based on education and experience.

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Delete Sections 4-90 (Drug Paraphernalia) & 4-92 (Interim Medical Marijuana Restriction) in their entirety, and insert in place thereof a new Section 4-90 relative to Medical Marijuana Uses.

That Chapter 18, Article V, Division 2, Sections 18-176 through 18-199 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Chapter 18 Water Resources Article V Wastewater System Division, Division 2. Sewer Use. Complete Wording available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s webpage at www.cityofwestfield.org In City Council May 1, 2014 Passed to Second Reading Brent B. Bean II, President A true copy, Attest: Karen M. Fanion, City Clerk

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0255 Articles For Sale MOVING SALE. MUST SELL!.

Huskie lawn mower, 1 year old, paid $1,200. will sell for $800.

Solid oak cabinet, 50"L27"W65"H, cost $1,800. best offer. Snowblower 10/30 Signature, $500. Poulon Pro Weed Eater with chainsaw attachment, paid $225. 1 year old, $150. Yard and pond decorations. Call for more details (413)562-5548.

0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartment available. $650/month includes heat and hot water. First, last, security required. No dogs, non smoker. Call (413)5390463.

0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 3 room apartment, first floor, stove, refrigerator, AC, all utilities included. Parking on premises. No pets. Non smoker. $775/month. Shown by appointment only. Available May 15th.

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DEADLINE: 2PM THE DAY BEFORE E-mail: dianedisanto@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com FOR RENT 1,500sq.ft. clear 0430 Condos For Sale span 10' ceilings, 8x10 garage door. 1006 Southampton Road, ROOM TO RENT in a quiet Westfield. Call (413)388-5674. STONEY HILL CONDO, Westfield. Garage, full basement, neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities. MONTGOMERY 5 miles from deck, lovely private grounds, Available now to non-smoker. Westfield. Spacious office in- pool, golf. Call (413)301-2314 or $ 6 0 0 / m o n t h , W e s t f i e l d . c l u d e s u t i l i t i e s a n d W i F i . (413)977-9658.

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WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartments, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. Possible pet. $785/month. (413)562-2266.

WESTFIELD VERY LARGE 2 1/2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment with garage and off street parking. New kitchen, bath and appliances. Front and rear WEED EATER, riding lawn porch, washer/dryer hookups. mower. Both excellent condition.

Private and beautifully landCall (413)568-8156.

WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM. Kit- scaped yard. $925/month. No c h e n a n d b a t h . N o p e t s . pets. Non smoker. Applications $650/month includes utilities. being accepted. (413)552-9842.

First, last, security. (413)2500265 Firewood 4811.

WESTFIELD 82 BROAD STREET. 850sq.ft. 4 room office suite available. Utilities included. Call (413)562-2295.

A SEASONED LOG TRUCK LOAD of hardwood, (at least 7 cords when you process) for only $700 plus (depends on delivery distance). Call CHRIS at (413)454-5782.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. Southwick 642 College Highway for rent. 2 buildings zoned BR. (1) Auto repair or body shop (2) Office, storage or restaurant.

Great location, across from IBS. (413)563-8776, (413)568-3571.

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

Senior and bulk discount. Call (413)848-2059, (413)530-4820.

SEASONED FIREWOOD 100% hardwood. Stacking available.

Cut, split, delivered. (128cu.ft.)

Volume discounts. Call for pricing. Hollister's Firewood (860)653-4950.

SILO DRIED FIREWOOD. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)537-4146.

0285 Wanted To Buy 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.

0340 Apartment APARTMENT FOR RENT in Westfield. First floor, 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer and dryer hookup in basement. $850/month plus utilities. First, last and security. No pets. Off street parking. Gas heat. Call for an appointment. (413)210-1059.

PARK SQUARE TOWNHOUSES WESTFIELD

$840-$860/month with $40. heat discount * Deluxe 2 bedroom townhouses, 1 1/2 baths, spacious, closets * Dishwasher, wall/wall carpeting * Air conditioning, laundry facilities, 900 sq.ft.. private entrances FREE HOT WATER Convenient to Mass Pike & 10/202

140 Union Street, #4 Westfield, MA For more information call (413)568-1444 PLEASANT STREET, Westfield.

4 room, 1 bedroom apartment.

Stove, refrigerator, storage. $725/month plus utilities.

(413)562-2295.

BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE in Westfield, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included. Very reasonable heat cost. Sorry no pets. From $800/month. Call for more information (860)485-1216. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. Call (413)531-2197.

0370 Office Space

0390 Homes For Sale RUSSELL, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Updated plumbing, electric. Town utilities. 155 Main Street. $104,000. (508) 2591856.

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.

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JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or gravel material. Mowing & maintenance of fields and lawn maintenance. Post hole digging.

Loader work & loam spread.

(413)569-6920, (413)530-5430.

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Air Conditioning & Heating

D I R E C T O R Y

Electrician

ACO MASONRY, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Heating & air conditioning service & installation. Furnaces, sheet metal, hot water tanks. All types of masonry work. Chimney repair, tile work, stucco. Stone, brick, block, pavers, retaining walls. License & Insured. Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates. Competitive Rates. Call Adam (413)374-7779.

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

DARLING'S ENERGY SERVICE. (413)214-4149.

Competitive rates caring for your heating and cooling needs. State of the art Excavating testing, installation and repairs. Call SEPTIC SYSTEMS, house sites, (413)374-5709. demolition, land clearing, driveways, stumping, patios, retaining walls, K&G HEATING & AIR CONDITIONwalkways. CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Now doing SPRING CLEANING, (413)822-0739.

INGS. Call Ken (413)564-7089.

Carpet

Flooring/Floor Sanding

A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDCARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) Service. Installation & Repairs. Cus- 569-3066. tomer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich Gutter Cleaning (413)530-7922.

WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in business. www.wagnerrug.com

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

Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706.

Drywall

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deicing cables installed. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best prices.

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

JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience.

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

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices.

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

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

Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call (413)262-9314.

DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Call for free quote.

Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733.

TOM DISANTO Home Improvements The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, siding, windows, decks, porches, sunrooms, garages. License #069144. MA Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call Tom (413)568-7036.

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 !!

At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now.

We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141.

A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. 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.

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)5691611. (413)374-5377.

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

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

Roofing

FRESH START PAINTING. Certified lead renovator. Interior/exterior painting. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 years + experience. Charlie (413)3138084.

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

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

10% senior discount. Free estimates.

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

Landscaping/Lawn Care

ICES. Free estimates. Will beat any other competitors written estimate.

Best prices! Satisfaction guaranteed!

Call (413)306-8233.

RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REPAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent Stump Grinding areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. InKELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling sured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson J.D. BERRY CONTRACTING. summer schedule for exterior painting, FILLEY & SON Over 28 years of serving Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m. Garages, additions, windows, doors, interior painting anytime. Call Kyle greater Westfield area and beyond.

STUMP GRINDING / BOBCAT SERVdecks, vinyl siding and more. (413)667-3395.

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 estimates. Phil (413)525-2892, (413)2656380.

T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete profes- A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, sional drywall at amateur prices. Our scrap metal removal. Seasoned Fireceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821- wood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377.

8971. Free estimates.

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A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house cleanouts, basements, attics, yards.

Furnace and hot water heater removal.

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

Home Improvement ADVANCED REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION. 25 years experience. Licensed and Insured. Free estimates.

Call Don (413)262-8283. When Quality, Integrity, and Value count.

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

#CS077728. Call Jim, (413)569-6920, (413) 530-5430

PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. All your carpentry needs. (413)3864606. Did your windows fail with the cold weather? Don't wait another year!

Call Paul for replacement windows.

Many new features available. Windows are built in CT. All windows installed by Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Construction. My name is on my work.

A SPRING CLEANUP. Commercial, Tractor Services residential. Weekly mowing and main- JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & tenance, tree removal, dethatching, leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock mulch, gutter cleaning, etc. Shea Landand/or gravel material. Mowing and maintescaping, (413)569-2909.

nance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging.

Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring (413)530-5430.

cleanups, lawn service, mulching, retaining walls, excavating, decks, Tree Service R.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVE- driveways, MENT'S. Professional roofing & sid- patios, tree work, stone work. Call A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land ing contractor. All types of home (413)822-0739.

Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log repairs. Expert emergency leak reTruck Loads. (413)569-6104. pair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping #CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call needs.(413)626-6122 or visit: www.hag- AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. ProfesBob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery. gerscape.com sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cacom bling and removals. Free estimates, PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us fully insured. Please call Ken 569Home Maintenance today for all your landscape needs. 0469.

Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home yard renovations. Drainage problems, CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom re- stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat tree removal. Prompt estimates. modeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, service, gravel driveways, excavation Crane work. Insured. “After 34 winterization. No job too small. 35 years and demolition, including getting rid of years, we still work hard at being profressional experience. (413)519- that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749. #1.” (413)562-3395.

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JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing.

Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.

T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, Upholstery lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residential\commercial. No lawns to small.

Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917.

KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush workmanship at a great price. Free removal, hedge/tree trimming, pickup and delivery. Call (413)562mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate 6639.

Lawncare, (413)579-1639.