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“Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.”

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Council initiates easement takings

By CHRISTINE CHARNOSKY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Police are seeking the identity of a man who helped police rescue somebody who was trying to jump from the Cowles Bridge on Thursday.

Police received multiple calls around 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning reporting a man on the other side of the railing of the bridge that connects South Maple Street and Southwick Road, according to police logs.

The Westfield Fire Department was asked to bring the Zodiac, a hydroplaning boat, to join the rescue effort, which ended up not being needed, according to Westfield Police Capt.

Michael McCabe.

Officer Joshua Krassler leaned over the railing to grab the approximately 300-pound man who had been attempting to commit suicide.

An unidentified man was on the other side of the railing with the victim struggling to keep him on top of the PVC pipe, McCabe said.

This man started pushing the victim up as Krassler, Officer Harry Sienkiewicz and bystanders assisted the officers in pulling the 23-year-old man to safety.

The victim was transported to Noble Baystate Hospital in stable

Original, The Best Tasting, The Most Festive, and The Best In Show.

While the cookies must taste delicious, they also need to look good.

Because presentation matters, Osella said one of the judges has an arts background. Other judges will include professional bakers, children, and cookie enthusiasts.

“The leftover cookies will be individually wrapped and donated to the Samaritan Inn,” said Osella.

The Skyline Hop Shop provides lunch and dinner, including Osella’s famous grilled cheese sandwiches, for the brewery. He and business partner Lisa Pac

By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The City Council approved the first reading of an order of taking by eminent domain needed for the Little River Road phase of the Route 187 improvement, but not without controversy over resident notification and funding.

Ward 2 Councilor Ralph Figy, chairman of the Legislative & Ordinance Committee, brought the issue out to the floor for discussion. The L&O voted Tuesday to give the taking of easements by eminent domain a positive recommendation.

The Route 187 improvement project was divided into three phases because of the estimated $16 million price tag to upgrade the pavement and drainage systems.

Phase 1, Feeding Hills Road is substantially complete and the state Department of Transportation plans to advertise Phase 2, Little River Road later this month in anticipation of a spring start of that RALPH FIGY construction effort.

The city needs to secure five permanent easements and a number of temporary easements before the DOT can advertise the project.

The scope of work is on the section of Little River Road between Tow Path Lane and a point just east of Sherman’s Mill Bridge over Great Brook. The work includes stormwater drainage improvements, installation of sewers and creation of a dedicated westbound left turn lane at the intersection of Shaker Road where a new traffic signal will be installed.

Figy said that a total of 40 parcels are involved and that many of the easements are to provide access to properties along the roadway for the installation of new sidewalks.

“This is required as part of the DOT process for advertising the project for a spring start,” Figy said.

The motion brought out by the L&O also includes an

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See Easement Takings, Page 3

COWLES BRIDGE

See Jumper, Page 3

Delicious contest calls for cookies

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The Skyline Hop Shop is calling all bakers to bring their best cookie forward.

Skyline, located in the Westfield River Brewery barn on College Highway, is hosting a Holiday Cookie Contest Dec. 13.

The public is invited to participate and bring one dozen of their best cookie, along with the recipe, to Skyline Hop Shop by 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13.

Skyline co-owner, Chef Dan Osella, said only the judges will taste the cookies, each bit of which will be followed by a glass of milk from Cream of the Crop farm.

Osella said he is hoping to taste everything from classic cookies to creative flavors.

“I love to make desserts,” said Osella, who bakes homemade pretzels and bread, as well as cookies, for Skyline.

Contest categories include The Most

Woman has purse snatched from her car while in parking lot

By CHRISTINE CHARNOSKY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Police are on the lookout for a purse snatcher.

A woman was sitting in her car outside of the Stop & Shop Supermarket, located at 57 Main St., at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon when a man opened the front passenger side door of her Kia Optima, according to police logs.

The man told the victim to “look over there” and the victim told the man to close the car door, according to Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe.

The man reached into the vehicle and stole the victim’s purse.

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Boston police detonate suspicious package, suspect arrested BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been arrested in connection with a hoax bomb that Boston police were forced to detonate after it was left next to a Department of Homeland Security vehicle.

Boston police say James Derepentigny was arrested in his hometown of Lawrence, hours after the suspicious package was found during a routine Homeland Security Department patrol near the Coast Guard office on Atlantic Avenue. Police say Derepentigny put the package next to the vehicle and hurried away.

The package appeared to be a suitcase with a floral print.

See Suspicious, Page 3

Pearl Harbor dinner Last night the American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454 held their annual pre Pearl Harbor dinner. With guests, friends, and members attending, everyone enjoyed a sit down dinner. A ceremony commemorating the anniversary of Pearl Harbor will be held on Monday December 7, at 10:30 am. American Legion 124 will be the host Post. Robert A. Greenleaf, Pearl Harbor survivor and Don Dorrington, Iwo Jima survivor will be part of the of the morning event. All Westfield veterans organizations will take part in the ceremony. The community is invited. Master of Ceremonies will be Senior Vice Commander, American Legion Post 124, Cindy T. Lacoste. In the photo are Robert A.Greenleaf, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Robert J. Ragone, Commander, American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454 and Acting Mayor Brian P. Sullivan. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

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‘Alumni College Fair’ concludes Gateway’s College Week HUNTINGTON – In a week that included workshops on career inventories, resume writing, financial aid, college and scholarship searches, college trivia, and the annual Alumni College Fair, students at Gateway Regional High School focused on planning for the future during the short week leading up to the Thanksgiving recess.

Students and their parents also took part in a “Paying for College” seminar on Monday evening, November 23. An experienced MEFA representative, Catherine Ryan, who is also the Director of Financial Aid at Westfield State University, discussed the financial aid process, covering how to apply for financial aid, compare financial aid award letters and seek available financing options.

Working with guidance counselors ahead of time, these students prepared their admissions materials in advance and were interviewed for admissions officers from the colleges, who declared their acceptance on site that day.

In addition, admissions staff from American International College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Springfield Technical College gave a presentation on applying to college, which included selecting the right coursework as high school students to be positioned for acceptance.

As in previous years, the week concluded with the annual Alumni College Fair, where recent graduates representing their colleges, technical schools, or military service were on hand to speak with students in grades 8-12 about their experiences after high school and handed out information to interested students.

This “homecoming” of sorts also featured a light breakfast for alumni and admissions counselors attending the fair.

Colleges and schools also donated items to be raffled off to current students, Annaka Paradis-Burnette (Valedictorian of the Class of 2014) and former Gateway Guidance Counselor which took place throughout the morning. Sweatshirts, pennants, water bottles Carolyn Laurenza returned to Gateway on November 25 to represent Smith College at the Alumni College and other materials were made available to Gateway students through the raffle. Fair.

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Corgi ends up in Honolulu instead of Mississippi HONOLULU (AP) — A dog bound for its new owner in Mississippi ended up in Honolulu instead.

The Pembroke Welsh corgi was headed from Seattle to her new owner in Mississippi on Saturday when she made a wrong connection in Dallas, American Airlines spokeswoman Andrea Huguely said. American Airlines says the company is looking at its procedures to figure out how the corgi ended up on the wrong plane.

When breeder Paul Chen was notified that Bethany was misplaced, he reported the dog missing and offered a $1,000 reward.

Bethany left the islands on Monday for Dallas. She was at a Texas kennel on Tuesday and was expected to fly to her new owner on Wednesday, Huguely said.

Such mishaps involving dogs and cats are rare. According to U.S. Department of Transportation fig-

ures, 28 pets died, 21 were injured and two were lost by airlines in the first nine months of 2015.

A dog died on an American Airlines flight in April. The airline said it couldn’t determine the cause. A cat escaped from the cargo hold of an American plane in February; the cage door had not been secured with zip ties as required.

Beginning in January, airlines will have to disclose more information about shipments of pets, including the number of animals they carried in the previous year.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Saturday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2015. There are 26 days left in the year.

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n Dec. 5, 1945, five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers mysteriously disappeared after taking off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a training mission (designated as Flight 19) with the loss of all 14 crew members; “The Lost Squadron,” as it came to be known, later contributed to the legend of the Bermuda Triangle.

ON THIS DATE:

In 1782, the eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, was born in Kinderhook, New York; he was the first chief executive to be born after American independence.

In 1791, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in Vienna, Austria, at age 35.

In 1831, former President John Quincy Adams took his seat as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

In 1848, President James K. Polk triggered the Gold Rush of ‘49 by confirming that gold had been discovered in California.

In 1932, German physicist Albert Einstein was granted a visa, making it possible for him to travel to the United States.

In 1933, national Prohibition came to an end as Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, repealing the 18th Amendment.

In 1955, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merged to form the AFLCIO under its first president, George Meany.

In 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union announced

a bilateral space agreement on exchanging weather data from satellites, mapping Earth’s geomagnetic field and cooperating in the experimental relay of communications.

In 1979, feminist Sonia Johnson was formally excommunicated by the Mormon Church because of her outspoken support for the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution.

In 1984, the action comedy “Beverly Hills Cop,” starring Eddie Murphy, was released by Paramount Pictures.

In 1994, Republicans chose Newt Gingrich to be the first GOP speaker of the House in four decades.

In 2013, Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader who became South Africa’s first black president and was a global symbol of sacrifice and reconciliation, died at age 95.

TEN YEARS AGO:

The trial of Saddam Hussein resumed in Baghdad with gruesome testimony from witnesses who offered accounts of killings and torture. French engineer Bernard Planche was kidnapped in Baghdad (he was later freed). Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice denied the United States was engaged in torture or lesser forms of cruel treatment against terror suspects. ABC News named Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff co-anchors of “World News Tonight,” replacing the late Peter Jennings. Edward L. Masry, the personal-injury lawyer portrayed by Albert Finney in the Oscar-winning movie “Erin Brockovich,” died in Thousand Oaks, California, at age 73.

FIVE YEARS AGO:

On the eve of talks with six world powers, Iran announced that it had produced its first batch of locally mined uranium ore for enrichment. The Kennedy Center Honors paid trib-

ute to Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Merle Haggard, Broadway composer Jerry Herman and dancer Bill T. Jones. Serbia celebrated its first Davis Cup title, becoming only the second unseeded nation to win the trophy when Viktor Troicki beat Michael Llodra 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 to complete a 3-2 comeback win over France. Football player-turnedsportscaster Don Meredith, 72, died in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

ONE YEAR AGO:

President Barack Obama announced his choice of Ashton Carter to be the new U.S. secretary of defense. NASA’s newest space vehicle, Orion, accomplished its first test flight, shooting out more than 3,600 miles from Earth for a hyperfast, hot return. Rolling Stone magazine issued an apology casting doubt on its story of a young woman who said she’d been gang-raped at a fraternity party at the University of Virginia, saying it had since learned of “discrepancies” in her account.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Singer Little Richard is 83. Author Joan Didion is 81. Author Calvin Trillin is 80. Actor Jeroen Krabbe is 71. Opera singer Jose Carreras is 69. Pop singer Jim Messina is 68.

College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL quarterback Jim Plunkett is 68. World Golf Hall of Famer Lanny Wadkins is 66. Actress Morgan Brittany is 64. Actor Brian Backer is 59. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Art Monk is 58. Country singer Ty England is 52. Rock singermusician John Rzeznik (The Goo Goo Dolls) is 50. Country singer Gary Allan is 48. Comedian-actress Margaret Cho is 47. Writer-director Morgan J. Freeman is 46. Actress Alex Kapp Horner is 46. Rock musician Regina Zernay (Cowboy Mouth) is 43. Actress Paula Patton is 40. Actress Amy Acker is 39. Actor Nick Stahl is 36. Rhythm-and-blues singer Keri Hilson is 33. Actor Gabriel Luna is 33. Actor Frankie Muniz is 30. Actor Ross Bagley is 27.

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Police said an x-ray revealed it contained wires and an unidentified item that might be a "power source," prompting them to destroy it just before noon in a controlled detonation that sent a boom echoing off nearby skyscrapers.

Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said police took a "better safe than sorry" approach to the incident, which shut down a major downtown artery in the middle of the workday as heavily armed tactical teams covered the area.

"Given what's gone on across the country and given homeland security and the nexus of where he put the suitcase and seeing some components inside, we erred on the side of caution and neutralized it," he told reporters earlier Friday.

Police expected to charge Derepentigny with planting a hoax bomb. He's in police custody. It's not clear if he has a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.

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The man, who is described as in his 20s and not African American but with a darker complexion, ran through the parking lot near the Westfield Fire headquarters and toward the American Legion.

The suspect was wearing a dark jacket with red trim, a dark baseball cap and dark pants carrying a black purse.

Police report that construc- Skyline Hop Shop Chef and co-owner Dan Osella serves up fresh, homemade pretzels at the tion workers on Hedges shop, located in the Westfield River Brewery barn. Skyline is calling local bakers to enter its Avenue saw a man fitting the cookie contest Dec. 13. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) description run up towards the bike path.

Officers were unable to Continued from Page 1 locate the suspect. also sell home-brew equip- by participants. the Skyline Hop Shop on Staff Writer Christine ment and ingredients.

“People can stop by and let Facebook or www.skylineCharnosky can be reached at Osella said while milk and us know they will be entering, hopshop.net christinec@thewestfieldnewscookies obviously go togethor we have a public event on group.com er, beer can be a great accom- our Facebook page people Can You Help Sarah? paniment to a cookie. can respond to,” he said.

“Chocolate stouts and Prizes include gourmet and sweeter beers, such as milk professional baking gift basContinued from Page 1 stouts, definitely go with kets, including fresh milk cookies,” he said. donated by Jerald Reinford condition by 11:45 a.m.

Although pre-registration is from Cream of the Crop Farm McCabe said that police know nothing about the good not required to enter the con- in Russell.

For more information, visit Samaritan other than that it test, Osella encouraged notice www.sarahgillett.org was a man.

“We want him to contact the station, so that we can commend him for his heroic actions,” said McCabe.

McCabe can be reached at (413) 572-6300.

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appropriation for $19,360 to pay residents for both the permanent and temporary easements, which created confusion.

Several councilors felt the motion should have been sent to the Finance Committee as well as the L&O. Figy, with the assistance of City Engineer Mark Cressotti said that the funding for the easements was approved by the City Council several years ago when it approved a bond for the design, engineering and environmental permitting for the Route 187 improvements.

Cressotti said the bond order specifically address the right of way issue and funding required for easements to secure access for the right of way on onto private property as required during construction.

Cressotti said the appropriation was included in the motion and that a vote of the council is part “of the legal process to confirm” the expenditure for the easements.

Another issue was raised by Paul H. Kochanski of 261 Little River Road who said he and his wife, Tracy, have yet to receive a certified letter from the city detailing the compensation they will receive for the easement on their property and that, under state law, the City Council cannot act until that letter is received and they have time to review the information.

Kochanski said that he is also concerned that shrubbery along the front of his property, which acts as a privacy screen, will not be replaced.

Cressotti said the issue is that the easement is with city funds, but that restoration of shrubbery is a state issue that has yet to be resolved.

Several councilors, including At-large Councilor Cindy Harris and David A. Flaherty, questioned if the council could proceed with approving the easement motion.

Figy said the vote was for the first reading, which was approved without dissent, and that the other issues could be resolved before the Dec. 17 session when the motion would be brought out for the second reading and final passage.

Sen. Humason Holds Annual Free Ice Skating at Amelia Park Ice Arena

Sarah Helps Seni WESTFIELD — Senator & Mrs. Don Humason invite you and your family to join them to ice skateCan at the Amelia Park Ice Arena on Saturday, December You 19th from 5 to 6 PM. Come, bring your family, visit Help with Don and his family, have some refreshments, and skate admission free courtesy of Senator Sara Humason. Amelia Park will have ice skate rentals www.sarahgillett.org available for $3 per person. Amelia Park is located at 21 South Broad Street in Westfield.

In the spirit of the season, please bring one canned good or nonperishable item to be donated to Kate’s Kitchen in Holyoke to help those in need this winter.

If you have questions about the event or interest in possible sponsorship opportunities, please call (413) 568-3390 for additional information. How Did This HouseHelp Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Seniors?

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I would strongly encourage home and business owners to attend the special meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, December 8th, at 7 pm in City Council chambers. As comfortable as it may be to watch from home, and i am sure everyone is busy, it is important that councilors hear from you. Your Voice Matters.

The council will be discussing the levy (the amount of revenue we need to raise, mostly from taxes on property) and the tax shift (the distribution ratio between the residential and commercial rates).

Commercial values have decreased resulting in their tax liability going down. The question becomes how to strike a balance giving these circumstances.

Acting Mayor Brian Sullivan made a request to see the impact of using $330,000 from free cash to offset the tax liability.

Dave Flaherty asked for and the council agreed to request another scenario for $660,000 from free cash be applied to the levy.

To his credit, Mr Sullivan has agreed. Since the council can only cut a proposal, not initiate spending or increase an amount, this will give the council something to work with. I would like to publicly thank Brian Sullivan for doing this, and for Mr. Flaherty bringing it up in the absence of Councilor Chris Keefe who was unable to attend Thursday night due to work, and would most likely have asked for this.

Dan Allie 413 455 6186 danallie@comcast.net www.danallie.com

To The Editor: Electronic Cigarettes Are On the Rise One in five deaths every year occurs because of cigarette smoking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) attribute both smoking and secondhand smoke for these deaths. Smoking cessation is vital to the current population, and electronic cigarettes may or may not aid in combating the addiction. Healthcare workers need to work with their patients to help them quit smoking.

E-cigarettes have been becoming more and more popular throughout the world. What exactly are e-cigarettes?

E-cigarettes are a device that mimics the idea of a regular cigarette (Hahn, Riker, & Brown, 2014). The dilemma seen lately with electronic cigarettes is whether or not they are safe See E-Cigarettes, Page 5

Former New Hampshire Union Leader editorial page editor backs Rubio

By NOLAN D. MCCASKILL Politico.com A former editorial page editor of The New Hampshire Union Leader is backing a different Republican presidential candidate than the one the paper endorsed Saturday.

The influential newspaper backed New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie last week in an editorial penned by publisher Joseph McQuaid. “He has prosecuted terrorists and dealt admirably with major disasters,” he said. “But the one reason he may be best-suited to lead during these times is because he tells it like it is and isn’t shy about it.”

Union Leader alum Drew Cline, however, only sees one GOP candidate suited for the White House — and it isn’t Christie. “Among the impressive list of Republicans running to be that next leader, only Marco Rubio is prepared right now for this daunting challenge,” he wrote in an editorial published online late Thursday by his former employer. “No one else is ready to unite a divided Republican Party, heal an ailing country, and then guide that country though what are sure to be many tumultuous years ahead.”

The New Jersey Star Ledger, which endorsed Christie in 2013 but has been critical of him since, also disagreed with the New Hampshire paper’s endorsement of the governor, decrying it on Tuesday. “The paper knows almost nothing about his record as governor,” editorial page director and columnist Tom Moran wrote, adding that there were no mentions of the George Washington Bridge closure or pension reform in the paper’s endorsement.

“This editorial confirms my worse [sic] fears about this presidential race,” he said.

Earlier this week, Christie told conservative radio host Laura Ingraham that Rubio is too inexperienced to be president. “The fact is that he’s a first-term senator who’s never had to make any significant decisions in his career,” the former federal prosecutor said. “And that’s not the kind of on-the-job training that we need for the White House.”

Christie, with 6.3 percent support, trails front-runner Donald Trump (27 percent), Rubio (12 percent), Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (10.8 percent), retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson (9.5 percent), Ohio Gov. John Kasich (8 percent) and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (7 percent) in RealClearPolitics’ average of New Hampshire surveys.

Cable networks blasted after showing live footage inside California killers’ apartment ‘That whole apartment ransacking played to the worst in live media,' New York Times TV critic says.

By NICK GASS Politico.com Cable networks on Friday received swift blowback for broadcasting live footage from inside the apartment of the husband and wife who killed 14 and wounded 21 others in a shooting massacre in San Bernardino, California, on Wednesday.

MSNBC, CNN and Fox all showed live footage, saying the landlord of the apartment allowed them into the building, located in nearby Redlands.

The networks showed someone using a crowbar to pry a wood board off the door frame of the apartment, as journalists crowded around the entryway. MSNBC, which appeared to be first in broadcasting live footage, showed the room of the 6-month-old baby of the attackers, Tashfeen Malik and Syed Rizwan Farook, who were killed in a shootout with police.

NBC's Kerry Sanders, going through the apartment with a camera operator and jostling with other media, guided viewers through photos of unidentified people, including children, and documentation, such as a driver's license. At one point, Andrea Mitchell advised Sanders to stop showing footage of photos of children.

MSNBC eventually cut away from the live footage, and CNN then started its own broadcast, with host Anderson Cooper trying to clarify with the on-scene reporter whether police had given explicit permission to enter the apartment.

The landlord, Doyle Miller, told CNN, “This is unreal. And I need to assess the damage. It’s a lot worse than what I thought.” Asked in a different interview why he let in the journalists, the landlord said, “I didn’t. They rushed.” But in other interviews, he appeared to say that he gave permission.

While there were initially some comments from law enforcement officials calling the home “an active crime scene,” David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI’s Los Angeles office, indicated authorities were done with the property.

“Once we board it up, anyone who goes in at that point, that’s got nothing to do us,” Bowdich said in a news conference from San Bernardino.

FBI Director James Comey told reporters later on Friday that the media swarm happened after authorities were done with their search and handed over the property. He said he was "neither unhappy nor happy" with what he saw on TV. A former police chief in Redlands said the media frenzy was understandable and, at this stage, not a problem for the investigation because officials had finished searching the property and released it back to the owner. There’s “probably nothing in terms of impacting the investigation or harming it” that will come from the media footage, said Jim Bueermann, reached on his cellphone shortly after he visited the scene. “There’s so much media interest in this, this was probably a logical consequence or logical event of their releasing the property. They can’t hold the property forever.”

A CNN spokesperson said the network, like many other news organizations, was granted access to the home by the landlord. "We made a conscious editorial decision not to show close-up footage of any material that could be considered sensitive or identifiable, such as photos or ID cards," the statement said.

MSNBC also defended the media's right to be there, but did express regret about some of the objects it showed on live TV. "MSNBC and other news organizations were invited into the home by the landlord after law enforcement officials had finished examining the site and returned control to the landlord.

Although MSNBC was not the first crew to enter the home, we did have the first live shots from inside. We regret that we briefly showed images of photographs and identification cards that should not have been aired without review," the network states.

A Fox News representative pointed Politico to a tweet from national correspondent Will Carr stating that “the owner of the apartment allowed media inside after police cleared the scene to him.”

Farook and Malik unleashed a deadly shooting attack at a holiday work party on Wednesday of this week. Bowdich said at the news conference on Thursday that authorities are now investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. According to officials, the couple sprayed 65 to 75 rounds of ammunition from four guns — two .223 assault-style rifles and two 9 mm pistols. At their home, police discovered 12 pipe bombs in the garage, in addition to 4,500 rounds in the house.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, who was being interviewed on MSNBC after the network cut away from the live footage, said he was surprised at the images, remarking that he was “astonished that they're letting people go through the apartment.”

Harry Houck, CNN law enforcement analyst, said on air, “Usually in an instance like this, if crime scene goes in and does the work and comes out, you will keep that scene locked

up, and with the sign on board saying that you cannot come in until the police release it. The fact is, maybe they did not do that here. I am I will tell you, I’m so shocked I cannot believe it. This is detective 101 for crying out loud. And now we have what looks like dozens of people in there totally destroying a crime scene, which is still vital in this investigation.”

Other members of the media quickly weighed in on what was unfolding. New York Times TV critic James Poniewozik tweeted, “That whole apartment ransacking played to the worst in live media: OMG WE CAN DO A THING WE HAVE TO DO IT WHAT IF SOMEONE ELSE DOES IT FIRST.” NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik sent out a series of tweets, kicking off with, “What's playing out on MSNBC and CNN now — with media hordes in home of shooters — is simply astonishing.” He added, “Obviously, the law enforcement authorities who allowed this are the ones who bear responsibility for this circus. Simply bananas,” and “To clarify: journalists are responsible for decision to enter (prob irresistible for most) and what they decide to broadcast/ post . ..But if authorities failed to secure unit & landlord let them in (a claim CBS says he has denied) — then I think law officials bear resp here.”

MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry tweeted out, “Corporate ownership has consequences. Wow. Just wow.”

Michael Socolow, a media historian with the Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of Maine, said on Twitter that he didn't get “all the pearl-clutching” if police had allowed the media in. “*IF* this is an active crime scene then stunning incompetence in securing it. Don't blame journos if not secured & labelled & invited in,” he said.

In a sign of the level of interest the broadcasts stoked, reporters asked White House press secretary Josh Earnest about it during the daily briefing, to which he responded, “I didn't speak to the president about this. I saw some of the footage on television, but, just watching it like the rest of you.”

After Twitter had exploded with criticism for the live footage, CNN was promoting the footage, tweeting, “CNN @ CNN Inside the home of the #SanBernardino killers cnn. it/1jDJlQc.” MSNBC appeared to be first to show the live footage, with Sanders walking upstairs into a room with a baby’s crib, computer monitor with no CPU, a printer and nothing but a calendar on the wall.

“I want to take a look at the calendar and see what’s marked on the calendar. And I don’t see anything — that’s November,” he said, flipping the page to December. “Just see if anything of importance was marked on the calendar here. And nothing.

And it’s just a typical sort of calendar with pictures.”

Sanders then pointed out a prayer rug on the floor, which he speculated could have been “left in the same position it was.”

In the closet, Sanders leafed through an Arabic instruction book, which he speculated could have been a gift for the 6-month old or something that Farook might have used to learn the language.

Sanders then goes into bathroom and starts rifling through photos of unidentified people, including children. “I am going to guess that these are the photographs of Malik,” Sanders said of one series of photos. “But we don’t know. We don’t know if it’s her.”

Sanders was then shown flipping through other photographs. “This one was taken in January of ’96,” he said, reading writing on the back of one photograph.

Of another photo, he said it looked like somebody’s 9th birthday. Then Andrea Mitchell broke in, “Let’s make sure we don’t see the children. Let’s not show the child, Kerry. Let’s cut away from that.”

Sarah Wheaton, Nolan McCaskill and Joe Pompeo contributed to this report.

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Thomas P. Savage WESTFIELD: Thomas P Savage, 57, passed away Tuesday December 1, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 17, 1958, Tom was the son of the late Martin and Lucy (Russo) Savage.

A graduate of Classical High School and Holyoke Community College, Tom received a degree in nursing. He was a registered nurse at Baystate Medical Center and finished his career with the Baystate Visiting Nurse’s Association.

He was a member of the Pioneer Valley GTO Club, the Polish American Club in South Hadley, the Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses, and a volunteer and team member of Relay for Life.

Tom leaves his 3 sisters; Kathleen Guevin and her husband William, Elizabeth Zebian and her husband Ahmad, Ellen Gillman and her husband Mark, 9 nieces and nephews, as well as many friends, extended family and his beloved German Shepherd.

A memorial service will take place Saturday December 12, 2015 at 12 noon at the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main St (Rt 20), Westfield. Calling hours will precede the service from 10-12. The burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to D’Amour Center for Cancer, 3350 Main St, Springfield, MA 01107; Shriner’s Hospital, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104; or to American Cancer Society, 59 Bobala Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040

Court Logs Westfield District Court Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Caitlyn Moran, 21, of 5 Scandanavia Ave., Worcester, was placed on one year probation, fined $707 and received 45-day loss of license after charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor were continued without finding and was found not responsible for miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment violation, brought by Westfield State University police.

Anthony M. Mirolli, 45, of 27 Belle Ave., West Springfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a December 14 hearing after being arraigned on charges of juror failing to attend, brought by Office of Jury Commission.

Erin L. Nichols, 24, of 4 Linden Ave., was released on her personal recognizance pending a January 13 hearing after being arraigned on charges of larceny under $250, brought by Westfield police.

E-Cigarettes

Continued from Page 4 for an individual and the public, how they tronic cigarettes is to get society to eventually should be regulated, and whether or not they become smoke-free (Zak, 2014). The regulashould be taxed like traditional cigarettes. tions on electronic cigarettes that are trying to With the use of electronic cigarettes, social, be passed by legislation would affect individupsychological, medical, and policy issues also als that engage in this type of behavior. These arise in respect to whether or not electronic individuals, if living in a state where eleccigarettes are an advantage or destruction to tronic cigarettes were regulated and also taxed, would suffer from the increase in taxes. the public’s health (Glynn, 2014).

Electronic cigarettes are still very new, Manufacturers and business would also be I live in meaning there are still many studies that need subject to increased taxes. to be conducted regarding their possible risks Massachusetts, and have a several local shops to an individual’s health; these types of studies that I have spoken with that sell these devices are projected for the future, especially since and have gathered that they are already paying more and more people are using electronic higher fees and taxes. One reason that states cigarettes. The literature that is currently out with tax power may want to place a tax on on electronic cigarettes is mainly studies about electronic cigarettes is to offset the health the e-liquids and e-cigarette emissions them- expenses and costs that go into tobacco control selves. Many researchers have yet to conclude programs (Kaufman & Mahoney, 2015).

Electronic cigarettes have caused a great whether secondhand smoke from electronic cigarettes is similar to traditional cigarettes; deal of controversy for regulators who do not however, researchers believe electronic ciga- have all the information or know potential rettes are safer than traditional tobacco ciga- long term effects of these devices when trying rettes. The vapor that is produced from elec- to institute laws regarding them. Many countronic cigarettes is by no means benign; how- tries have banned the use of these devices. By ever, it does appear to be safer than traditional doing this, criticism and controversy has developed because many feel that if the eleccigarettes (Arnold, 2014).

When using electronic cigarettes, an indi- tronic cigarette is said to be safer than the travidual may be able to consume a less amount ditional cigarette, then why is the traditional of nicotine in a less injurious way then if they cigarette still allowed to be sold and consumed were to use a traditional cigarette that contains by the population? This is the ethical dilemma 7,000 chemicals with 60 being carcinogens on hand, and I believe that if one is banned the (Glynn, 2014). Individuals may almost instant- other should be too. By banning one, and ly have improvements to their health status allowing the other to be sold, it is sending the and respiratory system when using electronic wrong message to the public, when it is well cigarettes over traditional ones. Studies also documented the adverse effects traditional are showing that there has been a decrease in cigarettes have on an individual and the poputhe sales of tobacco since the introduction of lation. Research has shown that if there are electronic cigarettes. The future of electronic risks that are identified in future studies of cigarettes in respect to the public health is that electronic cigarettes, they will still remain a they can only improve the public’s health safer option than traditional cigarettes (Cope, 2013).

(Perez, 2015).

In conclusion, I would say based on current There are also a variety of cons against the use of electronic cigarettes in regards to how literature and personal experience with this they affect the health of an individual. Studies topic, I support the use of electronic cigarettes. are still too limited regarding the long term I do feel that more research should be done effects of these devices on an individual. An with them and their long-term effects on the individual who is using an electronic cigarette health of an individual. I have seen many may not completely be aware of what they are people use these devices to quit smoking tradiinhaling because of the lack of independent tional cigarettes and have had great success testing on them. Some studies show that they while also improving their health status. Some are effective aids in helping an individual quit. smoke shops offer electronic cigarette e-liquid The public is concerned with the second hand that has zero nicotine in them as well, meaning vapor that may be ingested from electronic traditional smokers that are using them to quit cigarettes if individuals are enabled to use can still fulfill the smoking sensation while them in public places such as restaurants, avoiding nicotine. Using no nicotine would movie theaters, etc., especially with such a decrease the multiple adverse effects that nicolack of research. The most important downfall tine has on the body. While there is still more many believe about the use of electronic ciga- research that needs to be done, as of right now rettes is their ability to continue the trend of this seems to be a healthier option if one smoking; by switching to electronic cigarettes, chooses to engage in this behavior, especially this crushes society’s attempts to try to prevent if it will help individuals quit smoking. cigarette use (Glynn, 2014) Jessica L. Menard The goal of instituting regulations on elecUniversity of Saint Joseph

In Loving Memory of

Nellie A. Peterson ~Our Grandma~

who passed away Dec. 5, 2003 We do not forget her.

We love her too dearly For her memory to fade From our lives like a dream.

Our lips need not speak When our hearts mourn Sincerely, for grief often Dwells where it seldom is seen.

Sadly missed by Susan, Jeanne, Paul, Ken, Kirk, Keith, and their children.

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Advent Christian Church 11 Washington Street Westfield, MA 01085 Phone: (413) 568-1020 Email: info@westfieldadventchristian.com www.westfieldadventchristian.com Pastor Merle Beal Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Friday: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group for grades 5-8 Baha’i Community of Westfield Sundays - 10 a.m. to 12 noon worship and study classes for children and adults at Daniel Jordan Baha’i School in March Memorial Chapel, Springfield College. Open to the public.

The second and fourth Fridays of every month at 7 p.m.

Westfield study and discussion meetings Call 568-3403.

Central Baptist Church 115 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-0429 Email:cbcabc@comcast.net website: http://www.centralbaptist churchwestfield.com The Rev. Tom Rice, Interim Pastor Adult Sunday School - 9:00am Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Sunday - Worship Hour - 10-11a.m.

Christ Church United Methodist 222 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Pastors Rev. Ken Blanchard and Ron Jackson Phone - (413) 569-5206 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Air conditioned. Nursery available.

Christ Lutheran Church 568 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Rev. Jeff King, Pastor Phone - (413) 569-5151 Sunday - 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

11 a.m. - Contemporary Worship with Children’s Hour and CLC Live with Children’s Hour. Childcare available.

Thursday evenings - Weekender’s Worship - 7 p.m.

Christ The King Evangelical Presbyterian Church 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Jason S. Steele, Pastor Office Phone - (413) 572-0676 ctkwestfield.org Weekly Calendar of Events: Sunday - Worship Service - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages - 11 a.m.

Monday - Men’s Group - Sons of Thunder - 7 p.m.

Tuesday - Women’s Bible Study Wednesday - Beginners Bible Study - 7 p.m.

Childcare is available.

Episcopal Church Church of of the the Atonement Atonement The Episcopal Court St., St., Westfield, Westfield, MA MA 01085 01085 36 Court (413) 562-5461 562-5461 (413) http://www.atonementwestfield.net www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off off Pleasant Pleasant Street Street Parking The Rev. Nancy Nancy Webb Webb Stroud, Stroud, Rector Rector The Rev. Sundays: HolyEucharist Eucharistatat88am amand and10 10 am Sundays: Holy Christian Formation at 11 am am First Tuesdays of the month: First Tuesdays of the month: 6:00 6:00 pm pm Healing Healing and and Holy Holy Eucharist Eucharist 6:45 6:45 pm pm Tavern Tavern Theology Theology Wednesdays: Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist andand Healing at at 12:15 pm Holy Eucharist Healing Noon Congregation Ahavas Achim Interfaith Center at Westfield State University 577 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 334, Westfield, MA 01086 Rabbi Efraim Eisen.

Phone - (413) 562-2942 www.congregationahavasachim.org/ email: ahavasachiminquiry@gmail.com Friday or Saturday Sabbath Services 10 a.m.or 7:15 p.m. 2 times/month and Holiday Services.

Call for dates. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and new members are always welcome.

Monday Hebrew School - 5 to 7 p.m.

Sunday School Adult Study Group.

Faith Bible Church 370 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA 01001 Phone - 413-786-1681 Pastor: Rick Donofrio Sunday School for all ages 9:30am Worship Services 10:30am Children’s Service 10:30am Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30am Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 6:30 pm First Congregational Church of Westfield 18 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-2833 Fax - (413) 568-2835 Website: churchonthegreen.org Email :office@churchonthegreen.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-1p.m.

Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Sara Popp, Church School Coordinator Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 AM Church School Sunday 10 AM Childcare Available - Handicap Accessible Fellowship Hour 11 AM First Spiritual Church 33-37 Bliss Street, Springfield, MA 01105 Rev. John Sullivan, Pastor Phone - (413) 238-4495 Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m., Sermon, Healing Service, Spirit Communication.

First United Methodist Church (A Stephen’s Ministry Church) 16 Court Street Westfield MA 01085 413-568-5818 Rev. Bruce T. Arbour Email:FUMC01085@JUNO.COM Worship Service : Sunday’s 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour: every Sunday 11:30 a.m.

Childcare Available-Handicap Accessible Grace Lutheran Church 1552 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone - 413-734-9268 Website http://www.gracelutheranonline.com The Rev. John Marquis, Pastor E-Mail -pastorwhite@ gracelutheranonline.com Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant mmikuski@gracelutheranonline.com Sunday service - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday – 9 a.m. - Bible Study Wednesday service - 6 p.m.

Granville Federated Church American Baptist & United Church of Christ 16 Granby Road, Granville, MA 01034 Phone - (413) 357-8583 10 a.m. - Worship Service, Sunday School to run concurrently with Worship Service. Childcare available 11 a.m. - Coffee Hour Monday - 8 p.m. - AA Meeting

Thursday - 7 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice First Saturday - 6 p.m. - Potluck Supper in Fellowship Hall Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast Served in Fellowship Hall Third Wednesday - 12 noon - Ladies Aid Potluck Luncheon & Meeting Fourth Sunday - 11:15 a.m. - Adult Study Program led by Rev. Patrick McMahon.

Holy Family Parish 5 Main Street Russell, MA 01071 Rectory Phone: 413-862-4418 Office Phone: 413-667-3350 www.holyttrinitywestfield.com Rev. Ronald F. Sadlowski, Pastor Deacon David Baillargeon Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Communion Prayer Service: 8 a.m. Thursday Confession: Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 to 8 a.m.

Handicapped accessible HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 335 Elm St., Westfield MA 01085 Rev. René L. Parent, M.S., Pastor Phone: (413) 568-1506 Fax: (413) 572-2533 Website: www.holytrinitywestfield.com Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil - 4 p.m.

Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (Polish) and 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday - 12:10 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment Handicapped accessible Hope Community Church 152 South Westfield Street Feeding Hills, MA. 01030 413.786.2445 Pastor Brad Peterson Sunday morning worship begins at 10 a.m.

Contemporary worship, life oriented messages, from the Bible, nursery and children’s church available, classes for all ages. Weekly home groups and Bible studies, active youth group, special activities for families, men, women, and children.

For more information, call the church office 413-786-2445, weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Please leave a message any other time.

Valley Community Church and Agawam Church of The Bible merged May 2010 to become Hope Community Church Huntington Evangelical Church 22 Russell Road, Huntington, MA 01050 Rev. Charles Cinelli Phone - (413) 667-5774 Sundays - Adult Sunday School - 9 a.m., Sanctuary; Worship Service - 10:15 a.m.; Sanctuary; Children’s Church 10:15 a.m., (downstairs during second half service).

Mondays - Ladies Bible Study - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays - Women’s Guild, the 2nd Tuesday of every month in Chapel on the Green; Ladies Bible Study, (all but second Tuesday), 7 p.m., Chapel on the Green.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 117 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone (413) 568-1780 English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 p.m.; Sunday 10-11:46 a.m. & 1-2:45 p.m.

Russian: Tuesday - 7-8:45 p.m.; Saturday 4-5:45 p.m.

Montgomery Community Church Main Road-Montgomery, MA Pastor Howard R. Noe Phone - (413) 862-3284 Office Nondenominational Services every Sunday 9-10 a.m., with Coffee Fellowship following all services.

Weekly Men and Women’s Bible Studies available.

Mountain View Baptist Church 310 Apremont Way Holyoke, MA 01040 Pastor Chad E. Correia 413-532-0381 Email: http://www.mvbaptist.com Sunday Morning Worship - 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Study - 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - 7 p.m.

Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday - Buss Calling & Soul Winning - 10 a.m.

New Life Christian Center 157 Dartmouth Street Westfield, MA 01085 Senior Pastor. Rev. Wayne D. Hartsgrove Phone (413) 568-1588 Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday Service 10:30 am Family Night on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Youth Night is Fridays at 6:30 pm Life Groups every other Thursday at 6:30 pm and every other Sunday at 6:00 pm New Life Worship Center 118 Meadow Street Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-0344 http://www.nlwcofwestfield.org Pastor Gene C. Pelkey Sundays - 10 a.m. - Worship and Sunday School.

Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

Men’s and Ladies prayer groups (call for schedules) Changed Into His Image Class (call for schedules) Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish 127 Holyoke Road Westfield, MA 01085 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 489 Westfield, MA 01086-0489 Pastor: Rev. Daniel S. Pacholec Deacon Paul Federici Deacon Paul Briere Pastoral Minister: Mary Federici Parish/Religious Education Office: (413) 562-3450 Parish Fax: (413) 562-9875 www.diospringfield.org/olbs Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Monday-Wednesday: 7 a.m. Communion Service Thursday & Friday: 7 a.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Confession: Saturday 3:15- 3:45 p.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Our Lady of the Lake Church Sheep Pasture Road Southwick, MA 01077 Parish Pastoral/Administrative Staff Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch 569-0161 Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Religious Education: Lynda Daniele 569-0162 Administrative secretary: Joanne Campagnari - 569-0161 Office Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:30 - 3:30; Thurs. 8:30-noon Office, household assistant and

Sacristan: Stella Onyski MASS SCHEDULE Sat. 5 p.m. (vigil), Sun., 8, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday 7 p.m.

Penance/confession: Saturdays 4:15-4:45; Wed. before 7 p.m. Mass and by appointment.

Baptisms: Sundays at 11:15 a.m. Arrange with Pastor and a pre- Baptism meeting is scheduled.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with pastor prior to any reception arrangements as early as one year in advance Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: 1st Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marian Cenacle of Prayer: Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Thursdays 7 p.m.

St. Jude Novena after Wednesday 7 p.m. Mass Miraculous Medal Novena after Tuesday morning Mass Chapel of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, Friday 3-3:34 Home and hospital visits. Please call rectory Anointing of the Sick. Please call the pastor Prayer Line: for special intentions.

Call Marian at 569-6244 Bible Study: Tuesdays 9:15 a.m. at rectory meeting room Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Church 605 Salmon Brook Street, Route 10 and 202, Granby, CT 06035 Rev. Dennis Anderson, Pastor Phone: (860) 653-3800 Fax: (860) 653-9984 Handicap Accessible.

Schedule: Sunday School - 9 am, Adult - Youth - Children.

Sunday Praise and Worship - 10:30 a.m., Infant and toddler care available.

Men’s Group Fellowship Breakfast - 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Call for a Youth Group schedule of events.

You can visit us on the web at: http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org.

Pioneer Valley Assembly of God Huntington, MA 01050 Rev. Toby Quirk Phone - (413) 667-3196 Sunday - 10 a.m. - Service of Worship Weekly Bible Study. Call for information.

Pioneer Valley Baptist Church 265 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, MA 01085 (corner of Tannery and Shaker Road) Phone - (413) 562-3376 Pastor James Montoro Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service – 7 p.m. We provide bus transportation for those in need of transportation.

Just call us at 562-3376.

Psalms Springs Deliverance Ministries 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-1612 Pastor Sharon Ingram Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Wednesdays - Childrens reading hour, 5 to 6 p.m. with Pastor, 4 to 10 years old.

Wednesday Evening - 7 p.m. - Bible Study & Deliverance Service Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, 13 years old and up.

Russell Community Church Main Street, Russell 01071 Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday School, all ages - Fellowship, parsonage; 10 a.m. - Family Worship; 6 p.m. - Youth Fellowship, parsonage.

Tuesday - 7 p.m. - AA Meeting; Family Bible Class, parsonage.

Wednesday - 9 a.m. - Women’s Prayer Fellowship, parsonage.

Friday - 7:30 p.m. - AA Meeting.

St. John’s Lutheran Church 60 Broad Street Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-1417 http://stjohnswestfield.com Pastor Christopher A. Hazzard Sunday - Adult Bible Study and Summer Sunday School (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. Sunday Worship 10 A.M. Tune in to the taped broadcast of our Worship Service over WHYN (.560 on your AM radio dial) at 7:30 on Sunday morning.

Living Hope Church Pastor Dan Valeri 267 College Highway Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-1882 Living Hope Church - Hope for everyday living!

We are a church that proclaims a message of hope and healing for the hurts and problems of everyday life through the message of Jesus Christ... info@livinghopechurchag.org Service time: 10 AM Thursday Family Night 6:30pm Office hours - Mon through Thurs 9:30am-4pm Southwick Community Episcopal Church 660 College Highway Southwick, MA 01077 Phone: 569-9650 http://www.southwickchurch.com Rev. J. Taylor Albright, Pastor Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 p.m.

Sundays 9:30 AM, Service that blend contemporary worship with traditional liturgy and a family-friendly atmosphere KidZone: Childcare and children’s ministry during the service Sign Language Interpreted Handicapped Accessible Women’s Group: Thursdays 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Good coffee, fellowship and light-weight discussion of faith issues.

Childcare provided.

Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway, P.O. Box 260, Southwick, MA 01077 Administrative Assistant: Minister Bart Cochran Phone - (413) 569-6362 email:swkucc@verizon.net Sunday 10 AM Worship Service – Open Pantry Sunday Minister – Rev. Bart D. Cochran.

Music – The Voice Choir Nursery Available 10:15 AM Church School 11 AM Coffee Hour 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting Tuesday 6:30 PM Bell Choir 7 PM Boy Scouts Wednesday 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 7 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:30 PM T.O.P.S. Friday 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 6 PM O.A. Meeting 7:30 PM A.A. 12 Step Meeting Saturday 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open

St. Joseph’s Polish National Catholic Church 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Social Center: Clinton Avenue Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor Phone - (413) 562-4403 Email - Soltysiak@comcast.net Fax - (413) 562-4403 Sunday Masses - 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Summer Schedule - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9 a.m., social center Catechism Classes: Monday evenings Daily and Holy Day Masses as announced For more information & links: PNCC.org St. Mary’s Church 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 562-5477 http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com Rev. Frank Lawlor - Administrator Rev. Christopher Fedoryshyn, Parochial Vicar Rev. Daniel Brunton, in Residence Deacon Pedro Rivera Deacon Roger Carrier Weekday Mass - Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses - 4 p.m. on the eve before, 8:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. (bilingual) Confessions Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (lower church) Saturday Mass - 4 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

All Masses are in the upper church, the 11:30 a.m. is in Spanish Handicapped accessible, elevator located to the right of the main entrance.

Adoration and Benediction - Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

St. Mary’s Elementary School (Pre-K-8) (413) 568-2388 St. Mary’s High School (9-12) - (413) 568-5692 Office of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 St. Vincent de Paul outreach to the poor and needy - (413) 568-5619 St. Peter & St. Casimir Parish 22 State Street Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. William H. Wallis, Pastor Parish Office - 413-568-5421 Mass schedule Daily Mon.-Thurs. - 7:15 a.m.

Saturday Mass - 4 p.m.

Saturday Confessions - 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass- 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Temple Beth El Worship Services Sunday - Thursday Evening, 7 p.m.

Friday evening, 6 p.m.

Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday morning, 7 a.m.

Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday and Holiday morning, 8 a.m. Ongoing Monday afternoons - Learning Center (Religious School), 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew High School) 6:30 p.m.; Parshat ha Shove study group, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday afternoons - Learning Center (Religious School), 3:15 p.m.; Youth Chorale, 5:15 p.m.

Thursday evenings - Boy Scout Troop #32 meets at 7:30 p.m.

Friday mornings - “Exploring our Prayers” with Rabbi, 7 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, MA 01106 Re. Jason Seymour, Minister http://uuspringfield.org phone 413 736-2324 Handicap accessible Sunday 9:30am and 11am Worship Services, Religious Education and nursery for children, Wednesday 5:30 pm Soulful Suppers Thursday 7PM Choir Rehearsals Monthly Unity House Concerts.

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United Church of Christ Second Congregational Church Rev. Rosemary Dawson, Interim Pastor 487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, Westfield, MA 01086 http://www.secondchurchwestfield.org E-mail: office@secondchurchwestfield.org Office hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Closed Monday.

Phone - (413) 568-7557 Sunday - 10 a.m., Worship Service and Sunday School for preschool through high school.

Sunday evening - Youth Program.

Westfield Alliance Church 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Jordan Greeley, Pastor Phone - (413) 568-3572 Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Bible Life a.m. for all ages, nursery care provided; 11 a.m. - Worship and the Word; 6 p.m - evening service.

Word of Grace Church of Pioneer Valley 848 North Road, Route 202 Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 572-3054 Email:office@wordgrace.us http://www.wordgrace.us Chet Marshall, Senior Pastor Sunday Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday evening, 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening, 7 p.m.

Westfield Evangelical Free Church 568 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. David K. Young, Pastor Phone - (413) 562-1504 Sunday – 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, childcare available; 8:45 a.m. - Sunday School.

Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

Friday - 6:30 p.m. Awana Children’s Program.

West Springfield Church of Christ 61 Upper Church Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone - (413) 736-1006 Sunday - 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Worship Service; 9:30 a.m. - Bible Study.

Wednesday - 7 p.m., Bible Study.

Wyben Union Church An Interdenominational Church 678 Montgomery Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-6473 Rev. George Karl, Pastor Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.

Summer Worship at 9:30am Nursery Available Bible Studies in both Church and in Members’ homes. wybenunionchurch.com

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RELIGIOUS LISTINGS The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off Pleasant Street The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector This Week at Atonement Sunday, Dec. 6 The Second Sunday of Advent 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Children’s Word 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Monday, Dec. 7 1:00 pm OA Meeting 8-9 pm AA Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9 12:15 pm Healing & Holy Eucharist 6:30 pm Westfield Girls’ Lacrosse Bd. Mtg. 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting Thursday, Dec. 10 7:30-9:00 pm NA Meeting Sunday, Dec. 13 The Third Sunday of Advent 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Children’s Word 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship

Christmas concert WESTFIELD — On December 13th at 3p.m. the Second Congregational Church, 487 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA, will present their annual Christmas concert for the Westfield community. The program will feature the Smith College Handbell Choir, Westfield State University musicians, and Second Church’s choir.

There will also be a Christmas hymn sing-along with Grant Moss at the organ. A reception will follow the concert.

Admission is free.

‘Sing with the Angels’ HOLYOKE — The Trinity Chamber Singers, Chamberettes, and Handbell Choir will perform two Christmas concerts entitled “Sing with the Angels.” The first concert will be presented on Sunday, December 13th at 2:30 PM at Providence Place Chapel, 5 Gamelin Street in Holyoke.

The second concert will be in the Gothic Sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Avenue in Springfield on Sunday, December 20th at 3:30 PM. The concerts will feature beautiful Advent and Christmas music sung by 21 adult Chamber Singers and the 13 girls in the Chamberettes.

Also the highly accomplished Handbell Choir will perform several solos as well as accompany many of the carols. The program will also feature professional flutist Janet Dixon-Metcalf and will be directed by Trinity’s Director of Music Ministry, Becky Rosendahl Isaacson.

Both concerts are free and open to the public. The concert at Trinity will be followed by a reception of cookies and punch.

Christmas Choral Concert with Novi Cantori WESTFIELD — Novi Cantori a professional chamber choir of 18 voices under the direction of Ellen Gilson Voth, D.M.A., will present Eastern Skies: Christmas with Novi Cantori on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 4 p.m. Granville Federated church, 16 Granby Road, Granville, MA. Admission by donation at the door. For season schedule and venues see novicantori.org.

Southwick COA offers trip to Bright Nights SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Senior Center will be holding a trip to Bright Nights on December 14th. The van will leave the center at 4:30pm. Cost is $2:00 per person. Call or stop by the office to reserve a seat. 569-5498. In case of inclement weather, this trip will be canceled.

United Church of Christ Second Congregational Church Rev. Rosemary Dawson, Interim Pastor 487 Western Avenue www.secondchurchwestfield.org Sunday, 12/6 9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal 10:00 am – Worship and Sunday School Mitten Tree 11:00 am – Coffee Fellowship Caroling and Cookie Swap Monday, 12/7 Office Closed Tuesday, 12/8 10:00 am – TOPS 6:00 pm – Girl Scouts 7:00 pm – Cabinet Wednesday, 12/9 6:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal Thursday, 12/10 Noon – Bible Study 6:00 pm - Brownies Saturday, 12/12 4:00 pm - AA

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DECEMBER EDITION: GUN CONTROL VS. MENTAL HEALTH CARE December’s article question: If the US had to direct a finite amount dollars toward preventing deaths from mass shootings, do you think the money would be better spent on tighter gun control or improving our country’s mental health care?

Billy Cordes Suffield Academy Grade 12 Given the question about which we were asked to write for this Think Tank, it was worded in such a way I felt we had to pick a side. I would support the side of funding mental healthcare reform in the sense that it can be traced back to the root of many tragic mass shootings. By looking at the roots shootings, we must address the cultural decay and the devaluation of human life. One could say that the roots to this decay are influenced by pop culture, video games, movies, and music. The biggest effect is on impressionable children.

These influences can create those high-risk people that should be on the radar. That’s where the gun control comes into play. I agree with the proposals that Congress is trying to pass that issue background checks to people trying to buy guns. If a person is screened and has occurrences of rash violence or is documented as mentally unstable, then that person should not be allowed to buy guns for obvious reasons. An extension of mental healthcare that could go along with this assessment is simply word of mouth and social media postings. People can be very open about themselves and something as simple as telling someone about it could prevent a future consequence. In other words, if you see or hear something, say something. We can prevent more instances by being more aware. There is a consistency of the shooter being a male in his early twenties, and this is important because something seems to trigger in the mind that causes these actions to occur. It’s not what is in their hand that causes the issues, it is what is in their mind to initiate them.

Funding mental healthcare reform should be the same as funding public health issues. Cigarettes are a health issue and something is finally being done about it with the abundance of ads and anti-nicotine information. We can not eliminate the guns because that would only cause more carnage to occur. So, we must find a way to cope with guns by providing help to those with instabilities and creating a more peaceful pop culture.

Griff Massey Westfield Highschool Grade 12 Gun control has always been a huge debate in America that began around the time of the Columbine shootings, but with the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting back in 2012, a new variable has been added to the debate: mental health. The perpetrator behind the tragedy, Adam Lanza, was confirmed to

THINK TANK have mental and social problems and many people like to blame that as the true culprit behind this incident. This has caused the government to pass a law that all future gunowners must pass a mental health test and have to check their criminal background. To me, this seems like a step in the right direction. I am glad that the government is beginning to realize that guns aren’t the problem, but people and what they are influenced by is the real problem. There are many other variables besides gun control and mental health that come into play when discussing “What causes mass shootings?”

In my opinion, one of the bigger variables and possibly the main cause of some of the more recent shootings is the media, more notably, the twenty-four hour news-cycle.

Today, it is very hard to turn on the news and not see people arguing about controversial topics like Syrian refugees and abortion or tragedies such as the Paris attacks. Some could argue that people could be influenced by these news reports to commit violent deeds.

To reiterate, I think that the government should focus more on research for mental illness rather than gun control; however, the news could be another prominent factor to the cause of mass shootings.

Katie Neilsen Westminster School Grade 10 When I first looked at this question, the answer seemed obvious to me. Gun control is an ongoing issue that rising due to the ongoing school shootings, theater shootings, and others. Many think that these shootings can simply be stopped with tighter laws and less guns for the public.

People wouldn’t be able to get a hold of guns and the shootings would have to stop right?

Wrong. I believe that the people who are the cause of these shootings are mentally unstable and if they are already committing an awful crime of killing innocent people, why do you think they would follow the new prohibition of guns? They could get a hold of guns one way or another from black markets or other people. However, the gun control laws would take away defense from the everyday people and they will have no protection. Though I do not believe in a tight gun control, I do believe in increased background checks while buying one and making sure that person is responsible enough to buy the weapon. The U.S. would be better off putting their money towards improving the country’s mental health care. This way we could take care of the problem by its source, and not only would it help prevent shootings, increasing mental health care would help prevent many other crimes such as kidnappings, robberies and other mass murders.

Liz Sacco Suffield Academy Grade 11 To correct any problem it should be addressed starting with the root. When looking at the issue of mass shootings the problem stems not from the gun, but from the person holding it.

In order to help prevent mass shootings money would be better spent aiding the mental health care of American citizens than on gun control. If more people were able to access the psychological help they need, then they would not be driven to such drastic measures. If the psychological issues within a person were properly confronted and professionals who knew how to care for the person aided them, then I believe they would be considerably less likely to make the decision to kill. Sure, we can take away the guns but if a person is truly intent on causing harm there are plenty of other was to do such. This has been proven time and again with homemade explosive devices and other such mechanisms utilized to kill. It is not the gun that is killing, it is the person.

Pat Cordes Suffield Academy Grade 10 Editor and Chief of the Westfield Student Think Tank Recent tragic school shootings continue to raise questions in our country about whether we should put our money towards a stronger mental healthcare system, or tighten gun control laws. I believe the best solution is to upgrade our country’s mental healthcare. If we give mentally compromised people help and rehabilitation, it will improve the safety of our country and have a longer lasting effect.

Another reason why healthcare is the best option is because it would not infringe upon our nation’s second Constitutional Amendment.

Prospective gun owners currently need to pass a weapon’s safety and operation check, but I believe that it is more important to check the health of the gun owner. More robust questions should be asked about the owner’s mental health.

The problem is not that we have too many guns on the streets, it is the people that we have owning the guns. It is important to remember that accidents begin with the person pulling the trigger.

REMINDER: If anyone who is high school aged is interested in writing, please have them email at wnstudentthinktank@gmail.com.

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HUNTINGTON — Local artist Tania Coletta will have her artwork on display at the Huntington Public Library for the month of December. Her paintings celebrate the natural world and her love of gardening, with the use of both oil pastels and watercolors. She will have her pottery on display as well as her paintings.

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Tigers’ head coach Kyle Dulude directs his players during practice earlier this week. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Tigers set to go hard

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – If this high school boys’ basketball season has a bit of a championship feel to it for Westfield Technical Academy, there is good reason for that.

Westfield Tech has dedicated this season to the late head coach John Wiley, who directed the Tigers to its last Tri-County League championship in 2003. Wiley passed away in 2008 after a long bout with cancer.

To honor Wiley and anyone who has been affected by this deadly disease, current head coach Kyle Dulude, along with the support of staff members and fellow coaches, orchestrated a series of games, known as the Box Out Cancer Challenge to be played Dec. 15-Dec.16. Westfield Tech, St. Mary, Gateway, and Smith Voke are expected to participate.

“I’ve been trying to put this together in remembrance of Wiley for what he did for this program,” coach Dulude said. Dulude served as assistant coach under Wiley for two seasons before taking over the reigns of the program.

“He was a co-worker, and a friend,” Dulude said.

For several years, Westfield Tech basketball participated in the Gregg Wynn Memorial Tournament in Southwick. Once that tourney folded up, the Tigers sought out another venue to celebrate, not only sports, but life itself. Thus, the Box Out Cancer Challenge was born.

On Tuesday, December 15, Westfield Tech will tip off its 2015-16 regular season against Gateway as the first of four games in the 2-night event. St. Mary-Smith Voke will follow at 7 p.m. The Tigers return to action Dec. 16 against Smith at 5 p.m., followed by Gateway-St. Mary at 7.

T-shirts honoring Wiley and those affected by

Players for he Westfield Technical Academy boys’ basketball team compete during a practice session earlier this week. (Photo by Chris Putz)

This Tiger goes hard to the hoop.

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relatives or friends battling or who have battled cancer will be worn. There will be a raffle, and plaques will be presented to each participating.

Each participating team is expected to honor a special person afflicted by this disease throughout the two-day challenge.

As for the season itself, Westfield Tech is hoping that some of the luster from Wiley’s championship run seeps into the Tigers’ mettle this time around.

“There is a lot of potential in this gymnasium,” coach Dulude said. “It’s basically make the playoffs or bust.”

If Westfield Tech busts out for one of its best seasons since the “glory days,” it will be because of a strong returning class, including seniors Matt Wood, Tyler French, Luis Santos, and Alex Stepanchuk; and, juniors Tim Shevchenko and Luis Ruiz.

One of the Tigers’ fastest risers, according to Dulude, is first-year senior Victor Biley.

“He will add a lot to the program,” the head coach said of his newcomer. “I

believe with our work ethic and desire to compete should be enough. It just comes down to whether or not our players decide to compete as a team.”

To match those high expectations, there will be a renewed emphasis on free throw shooting.

“We need to increase our free throw percentage,” Dulude said, “and we need to get to the line more.”

In addition, the Tigers will focus on improving ball movement and playing better defense. The head coach said if his team can keep their opponent’s scores in the 50s, then their goals will be well within reach.

“It’s been too long since we made the tournament,” he said. “That is our number one goal.”

To light up Eagles defense, Brady needs options

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jameis Winston and Matthew Stafford each threw five touchdown passes against the Philadelphia Eagles in the past two games.

Imagine what Tom Brady might do.

The reigning Super Bowl MVP will lead the no-longer-unbeaten New England Patriots (10-1) against Philadelphia on Sunday, and the biggest question is how many of his favorite options will be on the field against the porous Eagles defense.

Wide receiver Danny Amendola could be back, but tight end Rob Gronkowski is likely to miss the game with a bruised knee, Julian Edelman is still recovering from a broken foot and Dion Lewis is out with a torn ACL. "Did they lose Brady?" Eagles coach Chip Kelly said sarcastically.

"Because that I think would really, truly affect them. And I think it really just speaks to how good of a football player Tom is and the fact that they have had a lot of moving pieces around

him. For them, it's that next-man-up mentality, which it really helps when he's the guy pulling the trigger."

Brady led New England to 10 straight victories to open the season — counting last season's Super Bowl run, his fourth, that's 13 wins in a row.

In fact, take away a meaningless season-ending game against Buffalo in 2014, and the Patriots went 51 weeks without losing.

And they haven't lost two games in a row since September 2012.

"It's been a long time since we've lost a meaningful game," Brady said this week. "And when that game ends, you've got to, as fast as you can, turn the page and move on. ... You really put everything you can into it, 100 percent of your energy and emotion, and then you go out and you try to do it again."

The Patriots insisted all along that going undefeated was not their goal.

And there's no question that they would rather take the loss now than at the end of the season — like they did in 2007, when they went 16-0 in the

regular season and added two playoff victories before losing to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl.

"If you go the whole season without experiencing a loss or having to fight back from adversity, you never really get to check the true character or grit of that team," defensive lineman Alan Branch said.

"For us to get the loss right now, we get the taste of how defeat feels and everybody in this locker room hates the way that tastes. I think everybody's going to do what it takes to make sure we don't taste that taste again."

Here are some other things to look for in Sunday's game: BRADFORD'S BACK: Philadelphia (4-7) is expecting quarterback Sam Bradford to return after he missed the past nine quarters with a concussion and shoulder injury. The Eagles have lost three straight and were outscored 90-31 in a five-day span against Tampa Bay and Detroit, teams that are otherwise 7-13.

Bradford has been listed as a full participant in practice this week.

"It's not anything that we're like, 'Wow, that didn't go well,'" Kelly said.

"He did a nice job but, again, we need to continue to see him progress."

STAKES: Despite their struggles, the Eagles are only one game back in the NFC East. After New England, Philadelphia plays Buffalo and Arizona before finishing up with division games against NFC East rivals, and co-leaders, Washington and the New York Giants (both 5-6).

The Patriots could clinch the AFC East — their 12th division title in 13 years — with a victory and a loss by the New York Jets. New England would clinch a playoff berth if it wins and the Steelers or Chiefs lose.

GOOD LUCK, ROOK: Eagles second-round pick Eric Rowe makes his first career start one week after struggling to cover Calvin Johnson at Detroit. Rowe replaced Nolan Carroll after the cornerback sustained a season-ending injury; the rookie allowed two touchdowns in the 14 snaps he covered Johnson.

"We've got to try to outsmart Brady,"

Rowe said. "He's unbelievably smart.

He is the best quarterback I've ever seen. All we can do is just study film, study him up and try to out-scheme him."

FAMILIAR FOES: The Eagles and Patriots held joint practices in the preseason in 2013 and 2014. Kelly said it won't help his team this week partly because the Patriots won't have the same players they did in those sessions.

"The one thing Bill (Belichick) does, and does a great job of, is implementing a scheme with what players are available to him," Kelly said.

"When we go to those sessions, it was just to get quality work against a really good team. We didn't have guys standing around watching. Their guys were working, our guys were working."

REINFORCEMENTS: With their receiving group losing members weekly, the Patriots signed former Eagle and Texan Demaris Johnson this week. Johnson has 52 catches in 43 games for 601 yards one touchdown.

He also returned kicks and punts.

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2015 HIGH SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Friday, December 11 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Easthampton, Williston Northampton Pool, 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 12 BOYS’ WRESTLING at Red Raider Invitational, Athol High School, 9 a.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Agawam, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 8 p.m.

Monday, December 14 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Holyoke, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Holyoke, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Agawam, Amherst, Smith College (Northampton), 3:45 p.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Taconic, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Taconic, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16 JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Groton-Dunstable BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Groton-Dunstable, 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 17 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Chicopee Comp, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m.

Friday, December 18 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. Monson, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Minnechaug, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 19 BOYS’ WRESTLING at Early Bird Tournament, Longmeadow High School, 9 a.m.

Monday, December 21 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Belchertown, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Belchertown, 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, December 22 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Agawam, Agawam Junior High School, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

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BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Longmeadow, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 23 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, December 24 No Sports Scheduled Friday, December 25 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, December 26 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Agawam, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 6 p.m.

Monday, December 28 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Northampton, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 29 BOYS’ WRESTLING at Phil Tomkiel Holiday Tournament, Agawam High School, 9 a.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Simsbury, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, December 30 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, December 31 No Sports Scheduled Friday, January 1 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, January 2 BOYS’ WRESTLING at West Springfield Duals, 8 a.m.

Monday, January 4 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, January 5 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Holyoke, 5:30 p.m.

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Friday, December 11 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, December 12 No Sports Scheduled Monday, December 14 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, December 15 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Gateway (Box Out Cancer Challenge), 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Smith Voke (Box Out Cancer Challenge), 5 p.m.

Thursday, December 17 No Sports Scheduled Friday, December 18 BOYS’ HOOPS at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Saturday, December 19 No Sports Scheduled Monday, December 21 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, December 22 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian School, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian School, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 23 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, December 24 No Sports Scheduled Friday, December 25

No Sports Scheduled Saturday, December 26 No Sports Scheduled Monday, December 28 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, December 29 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 30 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 31 No Sports Scheduled Friday, January 1 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, January 2 No Sports Scheduled Monday, January 4 GIRLS’ HOOPS at Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, January 5 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, January 7 GIRLS’ HOOPS at Commerce, 4 p.m.

Friday, January 8 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, January 9 No Sports Scheduled

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Friday, December 11 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Belchertown, Mullins Center Practice Rink (Amherst), 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 12 No Sports Scheduled Monday, December 14 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, December 15 GIRLS’ HOOPS at Easthampton, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Smith Voke at Westfield Technical Academy (Box Out Cancer Challenge), 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Gateway at Westfield Technical Academy (Box Out Cancer Challenge), 7 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

Thursday, December 17 No Sports Scheduled Friday, December 18 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Mahar, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Saturday, December 19 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Taconic, Pittsfield Boys & Girls’ Club, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, December 21 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, December 22 GIRLS’ HOOPS at Gateway, 6:30 p.m.

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BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 24 Friday, December 25 Saturday, December 26 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at South Hadley, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, December 28 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, December 29 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, December 30 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee Comp, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

Thursday, December 31 No Sports Scheduled Friday, January 1 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, January 2 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Easthampton, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 6 p.m.

Monday, January 4 GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 5 BOYS’ HOOPS at Hampden Charter School of Science, Dunbar Community Center, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Lee, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Thursday, January 7 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Dean Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

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Friday, December 11 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, December 12 BOYS’ WRESTLING at Greylock Early Duals, Mount Greylock High School, 9 a.m.

Monday, December 14 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Athol, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Athol, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Commerce, Smith College (Northampton), 6:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Palmer, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ WRESTLING at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 17 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Smith Academy, 7 p.m.

Friday, December 18 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Ware, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Ware, 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 19 No Sports Scheduled Monday, December 21 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at McCann Tech, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at McCann Tech, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 22 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Palmer, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 23 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Commerce, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Commerce, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Granby, 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 24

No Sports Scheduled Friday, December 25 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, December 26 No Sports Scheduled Monday, December 28 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Regional, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Regional, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 29 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, December 30 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Granby, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Granby, 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 31 No Sports Scheduled Friday, January 1 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, January 2 No Sports Scheduled Monday, January 4 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Ware, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Ware, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 5 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Monson, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Monson, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6 BOYS’ WRESTLING vs. Dean Tech, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 7 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Pope Francis, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 8 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Athol, South Hadley, Smith College (Northampton), 3:45 p.m.

JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Easthampton, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Easthampton, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 9 No Sports Scheduled

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Friday, December 11 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Dean Tech at Smith Academy High School (Falcons Holiday Classic), 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 12 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. TBD at Smith Academy High School (Falcons Holiday Classic), 5:30 p.m.

Monday, December 14 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, December 15 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Westfield Technical Academy (Box Out Cancer Challenge), 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. St. Mary at Westfield Technical Academy High School (Box Out Cancer Challenge), 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Dean Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ WRESTLING at Sabis, 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 17 Friday, December 18 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS at Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Hopkins Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 19 No Sports Scheduled Monday, December 21 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at Westfield Technical Academy, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS at Westfield Technical Academy, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 22 GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. St. Mary, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 23 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, December 24 No Sports Scheduled Friday, December 25 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, December 26 No Sports Scheduled Monday, December 28 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, December 29 JV BOYS’ HOOPS at McCann Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 30 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, December 31 No Sports Scheduled Friday, January 1 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, January 2 No Sports Scheduled Monday, January 4 JV GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Commerce, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Commerce, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 5 JV BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6 BOYS’ WRESTLING vs. Granby, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 7

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 - PAGE 11 QueStionS & attitude Compelling questions... and maybe a few actual answers

You're still OK with a Kyle Busch championship?

Speed freakS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

Should NASCAR move its banquet around or keep it in Vegas?

GODSPEAK: What happens in Vegas shouldn't stay in Vegas. Take the celebration back to New York City.

KEN'S CALL: Charlotte, Nashville, Atlanta and Orlando would be a nice rotation, since it'd give the most loyal fans a chance to attend.

How many combined Cup titles will the Busch brothers eventually own?

GODSPEAK: If Kurt can stay on track mentally, he'll get one more. We could be entering the Kyle Busch era, two or three more; so at least five total.

KEN'S CALL: The safe answer is the two they now have, since they're so hard to win. But it might be 10. I'll go somewhere just south of the middle and say four.

Which driver is most itching for February to arrive?

GODSPEAK: The new and improved Tony Stewart, who is looking at his last shot at a Daytona 500 victory.

KEN'S CALL: It should be Kyle Larson, who badly needs to regain his 2014 form and make 2015 an afterthought.

Early prediction for Chase Elliott in the No. 24 car next year?

GODSPEAK: Five or six DNFs, a couple of top-fives, maybe one win, sits out the playoffs.

KEN'S CALL: I'll say three top-fives, eight top-10s, misses the playoff Chase by two or three spots.

online extraS news-journalonline. com/nascar facebook.com/ nascardaytona @nascardaytona Questions? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken.willis@ news-jrnl.com

Farewell, Jeff

Hey, somebody had to win it, and Kyle Busch was so dominant at the end-of-season finale at Homestead that you certainly can't attach the fluke label to it. NASCAR has designed a way to guarantee drama on the final Sunday of the season, but there's yet to be a guarantee of two contenders coming off the final turn side by side. They're probably working on that, though.

What about Kyle missing those 11 races early in the year?

I'm not shocked, just mildly surprised that a good number of fans have voiced resentment at NASCAR for allowing Kyle in the Chase, given that the rules say a driver and team must attempt to race all 26 events of the "regular season."

But if it's a rule …

Remember two things: 1. An upper-rung NASCAR official once informed me why NASCAR keeps its headquarters in Daytona Beach. "So we can write the rules in the sand," he said; and 2. Let me repeat this yet again: Kyle Busch missed those 11 races because he was badly injured due to crashing into a concrete wall that should've been covered with the SAFER Barrier. If his injury couldn't have been so easily traced to such oversight from the sport's governors, it very well could've been a different story.

Will the rule be rewritten?

Maybe, but only to further state the obvious: NASCAR has a right to massage its constitution if it deems such a tweak as being "in the best interest of the sport." That clause is nearly as old as James Hylton.

Jeff Gordon is mobbed by fans at Homestead-Miami Speedway before his final NASCAR Cup Series start. Gordon forever changed the stock-car game. NASCAR VIA GETTY IMAGES/CHRIS TROTMAN

Gordon, a four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, helped transform stock-car racing and its fan base.

By Godwin Kelly godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com

Before we cap the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season and move forward, it seems fitting to say one last goodbye to Jeff Gordon and thank him for his service.

Thank him for his service?

Yes, thanks to Gordon and his exploits early in his career, when he captured four championships and gobs of race wins from 1995 to 2001.

The competition of the young California driver with NASCAR’s veterans, particularly Dale Earnhardt, helped propel the sport’s popularity to new levels.

Earnhardt won seven championships, his last in 1994, before Gordon yanked Earnhardt’s eighth title from Earnhardt’s hands in 1995.

Gordon won the inaugural Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis in 1994. Earnhardt captured the Indy flag the next year and declared himself “the first man” to win the prestigious race.

Gordon was just 23 in 1995, and he took Earnhardt’s shots in stride. At the awards banquet, Gordon saluted Earnhardt with a glass of milk from the champion’s stage.

It couldn’t have been a more perfect marketing situation for NASCAR. Gordon was young, eager and polite to a fault. Earnhardt was

old-school, rough-and-tumble, plus enjoyed a legion of hard-core fans.

Gordon was the first driver in the series to embrace the power of the Internet. On the back of his driver’s suit in the mid-1990s, he had “jeffgordon.com" stitched across his shoulder-blade area.

The Earnhardt-Gordon battles are the stuff of legend, and their rivalry had race tracks across the country building grandstand seats to meet demand.

Earnhardt found he was trying to catch the youngster from 1995 forward, and by 2001, thought he had the team capable of taking young Gordon down.

That showdown never happened. Earnhardt died after crashing in Turn 4 on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.

Gordon won the 2001 championship, which would be the last of his career. Still, he kept winning races and challenging for the crown.

From his first start in the Cup Series season finale at Atlanta in 1992 to his last at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 22, Gordon never missed a race.

He ended his career with NASCAR’s “ironman” title after making 797 consecutive starts, and posted an impressive 11.6 winning percentage.

The 44-year-old driver

stands alone in third place in career Cup victories with 93, behind Richard Petty’s 200 and David Pearson’s 105.

His four Cup championships are fourth best behind Petty and Earnhardt (each with seven) and Jimmie Johnson (six).

Gordon was in a position to be the first driver to score a walk-off championship, but he finished third in the 2015 point standings behind Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick.

“Overall, I'm still just extremely proud and excited, not only the way that we ran (at Homestead) and this year, but just my whole career,” Gordon said.

Gordon will still be around racing. He will begin his new job as a racing analyst for Fox Sports in February at Daytona, and the veteran hinted we might seem him race here and there.

He retired as a full-time driver. He didn’t retire from racing.

“It doesn't mean that I won't ever drive a race car again,” he said in one of his last press conferences a few weeks back. “There are a lot of different types of series and cars out there that I maybe have never driven before and may have an interest in doing that.”

Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach NewsJournal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.com

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for 27 years. Reach him at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

naScar champion

Facts and figures about Cup Series driver and team Cup Series Champion: Kyle Busch Team: No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 31st Champion: Kyle Busch won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, becoming the 31st different series champion, and the first to win the title after missing the first 11 races of the season. Busch won the Ford EcoBoost 400, claiming the title.

Only Four: Busch joins Kevin Harvick, Bobby Labonte and Brad Keselowski as only the fourth driver all-time to boast both a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and XFINITY Series championship.

Busch Stats: Busch finished the 2015 season with five wins (Sonoma, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Indianapolis and Homestead), 12 top fives, 16 top 10s and one pole. In 25 starts, Busch has led 736 of his 6,752 laps completed (10.9%).

Indy & Cup Champion: Busch became the sixth driver to win the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis and win the Cup Series championship. It has happened nine times. The others to pull the double were: Jeff Gordon (1998, 2001), Dale Jarrett (1999), Bobby Labonte (2000), Tony Stewart (2005), Jimmie Johnson (2006, 2008, 2009).

Owner Champion: Joe Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing Fourth Crown: This is Joe Gibbs Racing’s fourth series owner championship in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series – previous titles: Bobby Labonte (2000) and Tony Stewart (2002 and 2005).

NASCAR Titles: This is Joe Gibbs Racing’s eighth NASCAR national series owner championship. JGR boasts four Xfinity Series titles.

Best Cup Team: Joe Gibbs Racing fielded four cars this season: Kyle Busch, No. 18 Toyota (1st in points); Carl Edwards, No. 19 Toyota (fifth in points), Matt Kenseth, No. 20 Toyota (15th in points) and Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Toyota (ninth in points). Each of those drivers won Cup races this season.

Winning percentage: Joe Gibbs Racing has won four of the last 16 NASCAR Sprint Cup championships (2000-15), putting the team's title-winning percentage during that span at 25 percent.

naScar newS and noteS

Samantha Busch stands by her man If you're going to question Kyle Busch's legitimacy as champion due to his missing 11 weeks, don't do it around Busch's wife, Samantha. Here's what she told NASCAR. com's Zack Albert about her husband's 11-week “break” from racing: “I think people just think, ‘Oh, he got to take 11 weeks off and so he's more refreshed than other drivers.’

Absolutely wrong. He was sitting there trying to learn how to bend his toes, how to move his foot, how to stand up out of bed. It was not a walk in the park for him, it was not a vacation, and it was probably the hardest thing he's ever done in his life, and not only did he do it with such determination and passion, Kyle and Samantha Busch were focused on each but he came back so much earlier other after Homestead. Son Brexton was apparthan anyone expected. ently fascinated with that water bottle.

“People don't see what we went ASSOCIATED PRESS/TERRY RENNA through. They don't know every hour. They don't understand how why I get a little bit more emohard he works, and I think that’s tional about it.”

LARSON’S NEW WRENCH In a completely unsurprising move, considering Kyle Larson's “sophomore slump” in 2015, the No. 42 team has hired a new crew chief.

Chad Johnston, crew chief on Tony Stewart for 2014-15, will replace Chris Heroy atop Larson’s pit box. Prior to his stint for Stewart and Stewart-Haas Racing, Johnston was crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. at Waltrip Racing from 2011-13. He helped guide Truex into the 2012 Chase with the No. 56 team.

“I’m excited to get to work with Chad and to start doing what needs to be done to get the team to Victory Lane next year," Larson said.

“As a team, I think we are very close, and the addition of Chad should help move our program forward for many years to come.

Lastly, I would also like to thank Chris for all he did to help me grow

in my first two seasons in the Cup series.”

Johnston's chore is to return Larson to his 2014 form — eight top-fives, 17 top-10s. This past season, Larson managed just two top-fives and 10 top-10s.

MOFFITT’S MOMENT

There was so much hype around the Chase Championship Round that other milestones were overlooked by many race fans.

For instance, Brett Moffitt took home Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year honors after starting the season as a K&N Pro Series East driver. Moffitt qualified and ran in 31 Cup races this season, starting the year at Michael Waltrip Racing.

He scored his best finish in his first outing at Atlanta, starting 22nd and finishing eighth, when he was an 11th-hour sub for Brian Vickers, who had to stop driving for health reasons.

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Annie’s Mailbox

By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR

Sober Husband Dear Annie: My wife’s sister is an alcoholic. Now in her early 60s, “Petunia” lost her high-paying job five years ago because of her drinking. She has been depressed and unemployed ever since. She tried three expensive, high-class treatment centers and each time has relapsed within days of leaving.

Petunia lives alone and pays someone (we don’t know who) to bring her liquor every day.

The rest of the family has given up on her. My wife, however, keeps calling, bringing her groceries and doing whatever else she can to keep Petunia from drinking herself to death. Frankly, it’s costing us a lot of money that I think we should be saving for our own retirements. But more than that, I am concerned that my wife is spending all her time and energy helping her sister while neglecting our home, our children, our grandchildren and me.

I’ve told her that I want her to seek professional advice so she can learn the best way to deal with her alcoholic sister before spending more effort on these futile rescue efforts. She says that won’t help Petunia.

My wife is very smart about most things. I know she loves her sister, but why can’t she step back and accept professional guidance? -- Sober Husband Dear Sober: Your wife’s reaction is emotional, not rational.

And it’s also possible that your wife has a small martyr complex and likes being the only one willing to sacrifice for her sister. But taking care of Petunia’s needs while she continues to drink is a form of enabling. If your wife truly wants to “save” her sister, she should accompany Petunia to her next doctor’s appointment and ask about newer medications that have shown some success in treating alcoholism. Then she should look into Al-Anon at al-anon.org.

Dear Annie: I would like to give encouragement to “Embarrassed,” who won’t date because he feels inadequately endowed. I am a male in my mid-50s who suddenly found himself single again. I, too, felt that no woman would want me because I am on the smaller end of the scale. I couldn’t have been more wrong. It is the person inside that makes the difference. -- Content in the Northeast Dear Content: Thank you for saying so. We received many responses of encouragement. Here’s a small sample: From Blessed: Please reassure “Embarrassed” that women come in different sizes, too. Size does matter -- but that does not mean larger is always better. I was blessed beyond my wildest wishes to find a man who actually fit my petite size. Lovemaking was no longer a painful experience, and he lacks for nothing.

Totally Satisfied: I am a happy, sexually active 55-year-old woman. My partner is adventurous, fun-loving, considerate and affectionate, in bed and out. He is paralyzed from the waist down. Please tell “Embarrassed” that the women worth having in his life will not judge him by the size of his “endowment,” but by the size of his heart.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. You can also find Annie on Facebook at Facebook.com/AskAnnies. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE SIZING IN WORK SHIRTS Dear Heloise: How do I remove sizing from work shirts? The fabric is 60/40 cotton/poly. These have much more sizing and are more uncomfortable than the same ones I’d bought previously. I have tried hot water, cold water, laundry soap, vinegar, dryer sheets and washing soda. Nothing has touched that sizing. -- Tommy C., via email Tommy, they look great in the store (which is what the manufacturers want), but are as stiff as a piece of cardboard! It usually takes several washings to remove the sizing.

You’ve tried all of the right things. Let’s review the process, though: Let the item SOAK in hot water and vinegar. Fill the sink with water, add 2-3 cups of cheap vinegar and let soak.

Rinse and repeat. Doing so three to four times should break down the sizing.

Do NOT use fabric softener -- it only coats the fibers; it will not remove sizing. -- Heloise TOMATO PLANTING Dear Heloise: Here is how I grow tomatoes on my patio: I live in a very small apartment with limited space. When it’s time to plant, I open a bag of potting soil, place a metal cone inside and plant the seeds inside the bag.

The tomatoes grow very nicely, and I usually have extra tomatoes to share with friends and family. -- M.H., via email SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015: This year you become more sensitive to your family and their needs. At the same time, you become more tuned into yourself. Your serious dedication to work or to whatever you are doing points to success. If you are single, a friendship could be the key to meeting your next sweetheart. You won’t need to join a dating service. If you are attached, you two manage to realize a long-term desire or goal. You often can be found celebrating and enjoying the quality of your life together. LIBRA might be gentle and appealing, but he or she might not always follow through.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH There could be an innate awkwardness between you and someone else in the morning. Fortunately this gawkiness fades quickly. You have a lot on your mind, as you seem to be caught up in a matter involving a friend. Tonight: Listen to what others have to say.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Pace yourself and get certain errands completed. You are likely to be involved with matters involving the holiday season. You could see a friend become unusually aggressive. Your vision of what is possible might change as a result of this transformation. Tonight: Make it easy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Your naughtiness could mark the next few days. You can’t help but get into the kidlike attitude associated with the holiday season. You are likely to be singing carols by the end of the day. A power play by a partner or loved one will backfire! Tonight: Add a touch of romance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You might need some downtime at home because that is where you can relax. No matter what, you are likely to get into some form of holiday preparation anyway. You might be making cookies or decorating. You’re into the moment.

Tonight: Go along with someone’s idea.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Your friendship is more important to someone than you realize.

What starts off as a light encounter could evolve into a heavy but important chat.

You might be barking at each other rather than responding in a productive way. Be sensitive. Tonight. Be willing to change plans.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You might decide that today is the day to do your holiday shopping. You could make yourself crazy with this project, but you will be happier in the long run. Be careful not to go overboard.

Establish strong limits. Tonight: Make sure you check your bank account.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You might be energized and want to cut down your own Christmas tree or go ice skating. Whatever type of indulgence you choose, you will have a great time. If possible, ask a friend or two to join in your pursuit of holiday festivities. Tonight: Add some spice to the moment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might not care to be on top of what needs to happen; instead, opt for some personal time and perhaps take a lazy day. You won’t have another opportunity like this for a while. Jump on it as soon as you can. If need be, change your plans. Tonight: Not to be found.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Put greater emphasis on a certain friendship. Yes, you might have other plans, but what is going on here could be unusual and quite special. Listen to your sixth sense regarding a money matter. You might need to revise your budget before it bursts! Tonight: Where the action is.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Be willing to take a stand, yet be gentler than you normally are. Use the art of persuasion and tap into your sensitivities to achieve the results you want.

An older relative could become extremely demanding at a bad moment. Just go with the flow. Tonight: In the limelight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Take an overview of what is happening. You understand others’ needs, but you need to know whether you can fulfill them. At times, you tend to withdraw. You might want to take a brisk walk in the cold winter weather. Tonight: Go to a concert, or put on some holiday music.

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WSU WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE DECEMBER 12/5/2015 Men’s Track at Springfield College Springfield, MA 10:00 a.m.

12/5/2015 Women’s Track at Springfield College Springfield, MA 10:00 a.m.

12/5/2015 Women’s Swimming vs UMass Dartmouth Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m.

12/5/2015 Women’s Basketball vs Rivier College Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m.

12/5/2015 Men’s Ice Hockey at Plymouth State Plymouth, NH 6:00 p.m.

12/8/2015 Women’s Basketball at Eastern Connecticut Willimantic, CT 8:00 p.m.

12/9/2015 Men’s Ice Hockey at Becker College New England Sports Center Marlborough, MA 7:30 p.m.

12/10/2015 Women’s Basketball vs Umass Boston Westfield, MA 5:30 p.m.

12/10/2015 Men’s Basketball vs Springfield College Westfield, MA 7:30 p.m.

12/12/2015 Women’s Swimming vs Plymouth State University Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m.

12/12/2015 Women’s Basketball at Smith College Northampton, MA 2:00 p.m.

12/12/2015 Men’s Basketball at Wesleyan University Middletown, CT 3:00 p.m.

12/12/2015 Men’s Track at Jen & Todd Hutton Invitational Utica, NY TBA 12/12/2015 Women’s Track at Jen & Todd Hutton Invitational Utica, NY

Collins questionable FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins didn't specify the kind of illness that sidelined him for four games. He just knows he's healthy and can be ready Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

He was listed as questionable Friday against the Eagles after being a limited participant in practice since Wednesday.

"It feels really good to be back," Collins said.

The injury report also said that tight end Rob Gronkowski is out for the game with a knee injury. Receiver Julian Edelman also will miss the game with a foot injury.

Collins landed on the Patriots' practice report with an undisclosed illness after a 36-7 win against the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 29. He compared his symptoms to those of a stomach bug and said he lost a few pounds.

"I was just feeling bad, man," Collins said. "I don't want to talk about it. I don't want to talk about (those) memories."

Patriots coach Bill Belichick also was mum on Collins' illness. He said the situation can change on a daily basis with returning players.

"It's really a process and so we go by what we see," Belichick said. "Where a player is Wednesday, where he is Thursday, where he is Friday and even occasionally the Saturday changes are all just reflective of what the player's current condition is.

"And sometimes there is a straight line progression, but you don't know that until the end.

You don't know it going along because you're not sure what's going to happen."

Collins had been off to a strong start, recording 51 tackles (29 solo) with 4.5 sacks and four forced fumbles through New England's first seven games.

"Nobody (wants) to sit out in this game — its fun," Collins said. "It was real hard."

Also Friday, the Patriots took part in a leaguewide conference call on player health and safety. New England's Matthew Slater said NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino has been passionate about it.

"I think that's something that needs to continue," Slater said. "You're never going to reach a point of satisfaction with that, and it's something that's ever evolving, ever changing."

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1/2/2016 Women’s Basketball vs University of Saint Joseph (Holiday Tournament) Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m.

1/2/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey vs Johnson and Wales (Codfish Bowl Tournament) Boston, MA 4:00 p.m.

1/2/2016 Men’s Basketball vs Regis College Westfield, MA 5:30 p.m.

1/3/2016 Women’s Basketball vs Consolation/ Championship (Holiday Tournament) Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m./ 3:00 p.m.

1/3/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey vs Consolation/Championship (Codfish Bowl Tournament) Boston, MA 1:00 p.m./ 4:00 p.m.

1/6/2016 Women’s Basketball at Fitchburg State College Fitchburg, MA 5:30 p.m.

1/6/2016 Men’s Basketball at Fitchburg State College Fitchburg, MA 7:30 p.m.

1/7/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey at Nichols College Levy Rink Harrisville, RI 12:40 p.m.

1/9/2016 Women’s Basketball vs Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m.

1/9/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey at Salem State Salem, MA 2:00 p.m.

1/9/2016 Men’s Basketball vs Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Westfield, MA 3:00 p.m.

1/13/2016 Women’s Basketball at Framingham State University Framingham, MA 6:00 p.m.

1/13/2016 Men’s Basketball at Framingham State University Framingham, MA 8:00 p.m.

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1/14/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey vs Fitchburg State College Amelia Park Ice Arena Westfield, MA 7:35 p.m.

1/16/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey at UMass Dartmouth Hetland Arena New Bedford, MA 4:00 p.m.

1/20/2016 Women’s Basketball at Salem State University Salem, MA 5:30 p.m.

1/20/2016 Men’s Basketball at Salem State University Salem, MA 7:30 p.m.

1/21/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey at Worcester State University Hart Recreation Center (Holy Cross) Worcester, MA 8:45 p.m.

1/22/2016 Women’s Swimming at University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT 6:00 p.m.

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at Springfield College Invitational I Springfield, MA 10:00 a.m.

1/23/2016 Women’s Track at Springfield College Invitational I Springfield, MA 10:00 a.m.

1/23/2016 Women’s Swimming vs Western Connecticut State Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m.

1/23/2016 Women’s Basketball vs Bridgewater State University Westfield, MA 1:00 p.m.

1/23/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey at Framingham State University Framingham, MA 2:40 p.m.

1/23/2016 Men’s Basketball vs Bridgewater State University Westfield, MA 3:00 p.m.

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December 5, 2015 (SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 15 SM 006236 ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Lisa M. Ala a/k/a Ala Lisa Steven A. Ala and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et. Seq.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee for Bravo Mortgage Asset Trust 2006-1, Bravo Mortgage Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-1 claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Westfield, numbered 99 Hillcrest Circle, given by Lisa Ala and Steven A. Ala to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Encore Credit Corp., dated December 8, 2005, and recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 15567, Page 385, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment, 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 United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. 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 January 4, 2016 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief Justice of said Court on November 24, 2015 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 15-020331 / Ala, Lisa and Steven A./ 12/05/2015

December 5, 2015 TOWN OF BLANDFORD TAX CLASSIFICATION LEGAL NOTICE The Town of Blandford will hold a classification meeting on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town offices, to decide whether or not all classes of property should be taxed at the same rate.

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Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Chicago, 1 p.m.

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Seattle at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

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New England at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

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

Wholesale Wood Products (304)851-7666

JML FORESTRY Seasoned firewood. We deliver 1/2 cords to full cords. Mobile firewood processing. Open storage facility for campers, boats, trailers, etc. Westfield, MA 413-575-8900

SILO DRIED FIREWOOD. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)537-4146 or 413-569-4132

ESTATE

SALE

WANTED TO BUY $$ AUTOS WANTED $$

ESTATE SALE Blandford: 8 Russell Stage Rd. December 5th & 6th. 9am-4pm.

Furniture, clothing, collectibles, kitchenware, outdoor garden items & more.

5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $950 /month. No pets please. Call today, won't last. (413)348-3431.

WESTFIELD: Beautiful, 2 bedroom townhouse. Clean, quiet, 1-1/2 baths, carpeting, appliances, hot water included.

Sorry no pets. $875.

(860)485-1216.

Equal Housing Opportunity

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

WESTFIELD- 1 BEDROOM, kitchen and bath. $700 p/month.

All utilities included. No Pets.

First, last and security.

413-250-4811

WESTFIELD: 1 Bedroom, 1st floor. Off-street parking. Downtown area. No pets. $625 per month. Call: 413-519-7257

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

Non-smoker.

(413)348-5070.

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES

Karen Kopeski

Realtor | Associate C: 413.427.2390 T: 413.568.0005 E: karen.kopeski@gmail.com 5 Noble Avenue • Westfield, MA 01085 kmwrealestate.com

FULLY INSURED

BAKER MASONRY Residential & Commercial BOBCAT SERVICES

FIREPLACES • CHIMNEYS • STEPS • SIDEWALKS • PATIOS CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS • BILCO HATCHWAYS

BRICK - BLOCK STONE - CONCRETE

(413) 569-3172 (413) 599-0015

BATHROOM & KITCHEN

Pioneer Valley Property Services

DAVE DAVIDSON MA Reg #144831 (413) 569-9973 www.davedavidsonremodeling.com

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

RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, TURNOVERS AND REPAIR SERVICES

COMPLETE R E N O V AT I O N S

since 1984

Fully Insured MA Lic #072233

Remodeling - Home Restoration - Repairs Joe Coppa 15% OFF Owner/Installer all HOME PROJECTS until 4/1/2016 Accepts Most Major Credit Cards

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

Complete Home Renovations, Improvements, Repairs and Maintenance CSL & HIC Licensed - Fully Insured - Free Estimates & References

Carleton’s

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

(413) 568-2339

(413) 537-5842

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SNOWPLOWING • ROOF, SNOW & ICE DAM REMOVAL

To Advertise Call (413) 562-4181

TAG SALES

MA Lic: 262 / CT Lic: 9

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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.

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

Running or not. We pay and tow away. Sell your car TODAY. • Livestock Sales 413-534-5400 • Logloads • Lumber • Cordwood 50 Hastings Rd. • Southwick, MA 01077 • 413-569-0777

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APARTMENT

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

(413)667-3684

TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES. Stop by and see us! We might FIREWOOD have exactly what you're looking for, if not, left us find it for you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. A F F O R D A B L E F I R E W O O D (413)568-2261. Specializing in Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length. Now vehicles under $4,000. ready for immediate delivery.

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

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Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder

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References Available ~ Free Estimates (413) 454-8998 CSL 103574 • HIC REG 147782 • CT HIC 0639058

PERRY’S

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ROOMS HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $110/week.

Call (413)531-2197.

BUSINESS PROPERTY

HOMES FOR SALE

CONTRACTOR'S SHOP or STORAGE. Approximately 900 square feet, 15' ceiling, 8 1/2x8 overhead door and pass door.

Convenient location - Westfield, MA. $500/month. 413-562-0568.

Beautiful 6-Room Executive Ranch

HOUSE RENTAL WESTFIELD: Commercial space available in down-town area.

HOUSE FOR RENT Perfect for office, hair salon and Westfield: High School vicinity. massage therapy. 600+ sq. ft.

7 room, 3 bedroom. W/D hook- Call 4513-519-7257 to set up a up, private yard, garage & lawn viewing. care. $1,300/mo. plus utilities.

Call 562-3117

PRICE REDUCED!!!

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

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

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

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SALES PROFESSIONALS

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

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

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

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

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

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

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

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Lic. #A-16886.

(413)562-5816.

TURCOTTE ELECTRIC 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations.

HVAC controls. Knob and tube wiring removal for insurance company requirements. Fully insured. All calls answered.

Master's Lic #A-18022 (413)214-4149 MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

Reasonable prices. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)5433100. Lic# A7625.

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

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

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

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

Business Directory Business & Professional Services

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

Email floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com HAULING

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

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

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

Basements, attics & garages.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

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

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 !!

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

LAWN CARE Fall Clean-ups: Gutter-cleaning, leaf removal; small tree work; Senior discounts. Free estimates.

413-314-8575 Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC

Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733

Fall cleanups/Curbside leaf pick-up; Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Thatching, Aeration, Mulching and Stone, Top soil/Mulch deliveries, Plantings, Koi ponds

HOME MAINTENANCE

All your landscaping needs Residential & Commercial

www.delreohomeimprovement.com

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

Free estimates.

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

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

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

20+ years experience.

Call Berni or Dave today.

413-454-3288

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING A NEW LOOK FOR 2016!

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

Fully Insured/Free Estimates (413) 626 6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com

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

413-862-4749

ALL CALLS RETURNED Complete Fall Clean-ups and curb-side leaf & brush pick-ups.

Free estimates. Please ask for Mel. 413-579-1407

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

Carpentry of all forms. Trim, windows & flooring.

Commercial and Residential.

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

OPEN HOUSES

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CHIMNEY SWEEPS

WESTFIELD: 5-room, 2-bedroom, 1 bath.

Quiet, convenient location.

Double lot. Fenced yard. Updated electrical, plumbing & windows. $179,000 413-568-1850

JOHNSON'S PAINTING SERVICES

Interior & Exterior 25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

Water damage repairs, ceiling, wall and exterior repairs. Power washing.

FOR FREE ESTIMATE call: Ken 568-5146

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

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

SNOWPLOWING A-1 SNOWPLOWING by Affordable Building Contractor Residential & light commercial.

Westfield only. 20 years experience. Call Dave 413-568-6440.

Specializing in COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL property plowing, snow removal, de-icing, sand and/or salt.

Reliable and experienced.

NO DRIVEWAYS Call Tom: 413-244-3028

TREE SERVICE A BETTER OPTION GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. (413)569-6104

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

Firewood 40 yrs. experience.

Fully insured, free estimates.

24-hour emergency services.

413-569-0469

DUMP TRUCK & TRACTOR SERVICE

JML FORESTRY Seasoned firewood. We deliver 1/2 cords to full cords. Mobile firewood processing. Open storage facility for campers, boats, trailers, etc. Westfield, MA 413-575-8900

JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES Snowplowing & Sanding Grading & leveling of dirt driveways & short roads; loader work. Dump truck delivery available.

Equipment transportation.

Licensed & Insured (413)530-5430

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

SMALL JOBS...OUR SPECIALTY

Backhoe for small areas.

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

Grading & leveling for driveways, yards, pools.

Store pick-ups.

Boulders& rocks available.

Fully Insured Call Paul at: 413-427-9213

SNOWPLOWING AFFORDABLE Snowblower & Lawnmower Services. Tune-ups/Repairs.

Free pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

786-0022

SNOWPLOWING: Western Avenue area (Westfield). Reasonable and dependable. All phone calls returned promptly!

Please call John 413-297-9099

UPHOLSTERY

WELDING WOLFE'S WELDING 24-hour Snow-Plow Repair On-site welding repairs Shop fabrication, weld services DENNIS WOLFE (413)888-0083

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul NOW for your Fall appointment 413-237-2053 RESIDENTIAL WINDOW CLEANING Thank you for your Business!

We sincerely appreciate and love our customers! At this time, we are currently booking into December. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to servicing you as soon as time allows or early Spring.

413-568-2566

BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN Westfield: 11 State Street $249,500 Many architectural extras.

Huge doors and windows, beautiful tiled fireplace with mirrored mantle, crown molding, picture rails, gorgeous formal staircase, rear staircase to maid quarters. 8 ft. double pocket doors separating living room and parlor.

Pearl service call buttons throughout house for alerting maid.

Kitchen with soapstone sink and large pantry with floor to ceiling built in cabinets, two double swinging doors. Dining room with built-in china cabinet, leaded glass windows, hardwood floor in square pattern. Total rooms on 1st floor; 4 rooms, half bathroom and a separate washroom. Total rooms on 2nd floor; 4 rooms, master bathroom & full bathroom.

Total rooms on 3rd floor; 4 bedrooms, finished, not heated, former maid quarters.

All New: high efficiency gas fired circulating hot water boiler; insulation, plumbing, electrical service and replacement windows throughout.

Carriage House with walk-up 2nd floor and electric garage door.

Call for Appointment: 413-427-0436 more photos at: www.thewestfieldnews.com Classifieds

LAND MONTGOMERY, MA Beautiful Mountain-top lot.

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

Minutes to Westfield. 5.69 acres. Asking $135,000. Call (413)562-5736.

MOBILE HOMES SPRINGFIELD: Boston Road.

2/3 bedrooms, 12' x 57'. Large rooms. Air, Shed. Corner lot $44,900 593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

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

Lessons on guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, fiddle and bass guitar. Rock, folk, blues, bluegrass, country, Celtic styles and more. Beginning through advanced, reasonable rates.

30+ years experience. Call Glenn Weiser 413-445-9215. www.celticguitarmusic.com