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Probation violation sends man to jail

By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A Granville man was incarcerated Tuesday after he was found to have violated probation imposed when assault, firearms and vehicular charges were adjudicated in October, 2012.

The charges stem from a July 15, 2011 incident in which police officers from at least four different jurisdictions responded to a cell phone call from a woman who said that she had been assaulted by her husband while in their vehicle and prevented from leaving the car.

Officers tracked the moving cell phone signal as the suspect, later identified as Travis K. Britt, 50, drove through Westfield and Southwick before he was found by police at his 50 McCarthy Road, Granville, home after the victim called from her bathroom to tell police that they had returned to their home.

Granville Sgt. Richard Rindels reported at the time in a court document that when he and Officer Rose arrived at the man’s home the suspect approached him “with clenched fists and an angry face” and he was obliged to order the man the back up and put his hands on his vehicle several times, at gunpoint, before the man complied and was initially arrested as a disorderly person.

Southwick officer Michael Taggert, who assisted the Granville officers, reports that the victim said that Britt had punched her head while he was driving, slammed her forehead against he dashboard and had pulled hair from her head.

The woman showed the officer a small clump of her hair she picked up from the floorboards of the car.

She also said “that she was in fear of Travis because he is on medication and it is affecting his judgment” and told the officer that he had a firearm in the house.

State Trooper Burke, who also assisted the Granville officers, found that the man’s license to carry a firearm had been suspended and, when the victim consented to a search of her home, Rindels reports “several firearm and ammunition” were confiscated after Britt acknowledged that he did not have a valid license to carry a firearm or firearms identification card.

Brit was subsequently charged with kidnapping since the victim said that he had not allowed her repeated pleas to be let out of the vehicle.

He was also charged with assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, two charges of See Jail, Page 3

Hilmar Hoppe of Westfield cleans his roof and gutters after Thursday’s snowstorm. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Storms line up to hit region

By Dan Moriarty out this morning cleaning up.

Staff Writer I depend on the contractors to WESTFIELD – The open the streets. My guys will Thursday storm is barely go back to push the snow over and plow crews are now banks back so we have room getting ready for yet another for the next storm Saturday, winter event on Saturday, just like we did last week,” then another early next week Mulvenna said. “It’s supposed which may come in the form to be a substantial storm in the of rain instead of snow as 2-4 inch range. The event warmer air moves into the JIM MULVENNA expected Tuesday will hoperegion. fully be rain.”

Public Works Superintendent Jim Mulvenna said the concern is that Mulvenna said that city plow crews the rain Tuesday will saturate the snow work nearly around the clock Thursday banks, then colder air return and freeze to deal with the snowstorm and that the banks, making it more difficult to plowing contractors worked for more plow. than 12 hours to clear neighborhood Mulvenna said his other concern is roads. the safety of the city and private plow“It was an all-day storm,” Mulvenna ing crews who have been working long said. “It was a tough storm because it hours. came down heavily, then around 7 p.m.

“They’re dragging, but they’re tough stopped. It was really beautiful for a guys so they’ll do what has to be done while, but started again at 2:30-3:00 to get ready for Saturday,” Mulvenna a.m., so we got a couple of more inches said. “I want to get them out of here as of snow.”

“I have my guys and the contractors See Storms, Page 7

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Jacques selected to negotiate for Gateway

By Peter Francis Staff Writer HUNTINGTON – As the Gateway Regional School Committee readies negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with teachers, it was proposed that each of the district’s member towns appoint one of their own to represent them in the proceedings.

Earlier this week, Daniel Jacques, chairman of the Montgomery Select Board, was selected to represent his community during the upcoming talks.

Jacques received yes votes from Pandora Hague, chairwoman of Russell’s Select Board, Aimee Burnham, chairwoman of Huntington’s Select Board, and Andrew Montanaro of the Town of Blandford at the school committee meeting Wednesday.

The towns of Chester and Middlefield did not send representatives to the meeting, while the town of Worthington declined the invitation to send a representative.

“I’d like to thank my fellow Select Board members from these towns for having the faith in me to do this,” said Jacques after the vote.

Gateway Regional School Committee Chair Gretchen Eliason said that Jacques’ selection would lead to him being invited to sit on a negotiation subcommittee, as well as having a seat with the school committee itself.

Attorney Russell Dupere, legal counsel for the district, explained that the selection of Jacques would require that the committee decide to what extent his role would be in negotiations.

“The first piece is automatic under the law. You have the right to be essentially part of the school committee about contracts in executive session, and you would have a vote in that process,” he said. “The second part is optional depending depend on what the committee would like to do.

The actual negotiating team, you could have the town member on the negotiating team. It’s up to the committee to make that decision.”

Jacques then read from the regulation itself.

“A municipal representative shall have one vote in all school committee deliberations, on collective bargaining matters,” he said. “The municipal representative shall serve as a member of the school committee on all matters related to collective bargaining by the regional school district, may serve on the school district bargaining team if selected by the school committee to be a member of such subcommittee.”

See Gateway, Page 3

Students on QUEST to improve vets’ lives

By Hannah Y. Meader Westfield News Intern WESTFIELD – Imagine the men and women who have served our country now being in need of everyday necessities. Now, there is an effort to help improve the quality of life for veterans living in the Pioneer Valley.

South Middle School students involved in the QUEST Program are helping veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers Home.

The students are looking to collect and donate items, from clothing and shoes of all sizes, to tissues, toothpaste, and other everyday essentials for the vets.

Prior to organizing this effort, QUEST students, with the assistance of their Peer Leadership club, had discussions on possible service projects in Westfield and neighboring communities. Many students expressed their admiration for the military and this sparked their interest in creating a donation drive.

These students, ranging from sixth to seventh graders, originally thought of donating to soldiers overseas, but in the end wanted to support a local cause. By choosing the Soldier’s Home in Holyoke, the students not

only get to make a donation, but are also given the opportunity to meet the veterans themselves. After the drive, the students will be taking a field trip to the Soldiers Home to personally deliver the donations and introduce themselves to some of the veterans living there.

The QUEST Program is for students with high functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome who receive help with developing social skills and social interaction.

“We’re here for support,” said teacher Lisa Asta-Ferrero who is leading the program. “We work with the kids and not two of them are alike. The program exposes them to people they don’t know and gives them an opportunity to work on eye contact, body language and starting conversations.”

“The students will be able to make a connection and be more aware of things outside Westfield,” Asta-Ferrero said. “They’ll be able to understand things are different than what’s depicted in video games by the real faces who have been through war.”

In addition to clothing and shoes, students are also looking for other items such as sun-

screen, reading glasses, large print books and magazines. The QUEST program is currently accepting donations at South Middle School on West Silver Street.

The donations will be going to the approximately 300 veterans who currently reside at the Soldiers Home. The facility provides the vets with an affordable option for long term medical care, all in one location.

“What separates us from other homes is that we have a sense of comradery,” said Communications Directer John Paradis.

“These vets belong to the commonality that they all served our country.”

“During the holidays most recently we saw a spike in donations,” Paradis said. “We want to encourage others to keep the veterans in mind throughout the year. After the holidays is a good time to give.”

The Soldiers Home is grateful for all kinds of donations, but what is especially treasured is voluntary service. People can gain a greater appreciation and knowledge from these veterans who have had first-hand experiences in historical events during World War II, from landing in Normandy on D-Day to fighting in

combat in Iwo Jima.

“Veterans look forward to visitors especially young people,” said Paradis. “You can’t just teach with a book. Volunteering is the best way to give back. It offers companionship and it’s free and priceless. Time is invaluable.”

The QUEST program’s effort caught the attention of MoFroYo Frozen Yogurt owner Todd Cieplinksi and he decided that he wanted to help. After being presented to the program, Cieplinski was more than happy to place a second donation box at his business located on East Main Street. Like some of the other students, Cieplinski also has an interest in the military.

“I have family members that served, back to my father and grandfather, and my brother was in the army,” he said. “I am a patriot at heart when it comes to supporting our heroes.”

The donation drives at both South Middle School and MoFroYo will run until Friday.

“There’s so much on the list we’ll take anything and everything,” Cieplinksi said. “We want the maximize the time that the public has the oppurtuntiy to donate.”

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Quilting classes offered WESTFIELD - Westfield Creative Arts will offer three quilting classes at the Westfield State University Downtown Art Gallery. The classes will be instructed by Marsha Molloy. The following classes will be offered: “Quilter’s Work in Progress” is a four-week session with starting days on the first Saturdays of each month from March until June from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Quilters bring their own projects, either new or unfinished, to work on. The fee is $72 for non-members.

“Quilter’s Puzzle Block of the Month” is a four-week session with starting dates on the first Saturdays of each month from March until June from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $72 for non-members.

“Open Studio Quilting” is an eight-week session held Wednesdays, February 19 to April 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The course is an unstructured class for both beginners and experienced quilters. The fee is $160 for non-members.

A full schedule of class dates and times can be found at www.westfieldcreativearts.com. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on Westfield Creative Arts, call 413-4789423.

Breakfast Open House RUSSELL - On Wednesday. February 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., the Russell COA will have a Breakfast Open House, serving coffee, muffins, oatmeal, etc. This event is free and open to all seniors in Russell and surrounding communities. Some take-home frozen breakfast foods will be available.

Bookmark winners

Bus Trip

The annual library bookmark contest at North Middle School was held during the month of January. The winners are from left to right: Anthony Pikula, Nikita Romanenko, Principal Christopher Rogers, Amanda Beswick, and Darina Viktorchuk. The winning bookmarks will also be entered in the Massachusetts School Library Association Bookmark Contest. (Photo submitted)

SOUTHWICK - On Tuesday, February 18 a bus headed for Mohegan Sun Casino will be leaving the Southwick Senior Center at 8 a.m.

Departure time from the casino will be 3:30 p.m.

Cost per person is $19, which includes a $15 meal credit or free buffet and a $20 bet. To sign up, visit the office or call 569-5498.

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Giant snowball slams college dorm PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two math majors at Reed College lost control of a massive snowball that rolled into a dorm, knocking in part of a bedroom wall.

There were no injuries, but college spokesman Kevin Myers said Friday it will cost $2,000 to $3,000 to repair the building.

The incident happened last Saturday night following a rare trio of snowstorms in Portland.

Students started building the giant snowball on a campus quad near the dorm. Urged by a crowd, the math majors tried to make the snowball as big as possible by rolling it down the sidewalk that goes past the dorm.

“And the ball just got away from them,” Myers said.

After escaping their control, the bouldersized snowball rolled about 15 yards before slamming into Unit #7. Three students heard the smack and discovered the fractured bedroom wall. The student whose dorm was damaged has not had to move.

Nobody weighed the snowball, but a maintenance worker who sliced it up for removal estimated it to weigh 800 pounds or more, Myers said.

The students responsible for the runaway snowball reported the incident and won’t be

THIS WEEK IN WESTFIELD HISTORY

The Rinnova Building

By JEANETTE FLECK WSU Intern In continuation with our profile of Westfield’s historic buildings, we now look up Elm Street, towards a place we now know as the Rinnova Building, but which was known at the start of the twentieth century as the YMCA building. The building was constructed at numbers 105-109 Elm, specifically for use by the Y, and was designed by A. W. Holton, a Westfield resident. The organization stayed in a building across the street during construction, which finished in the year 1900, though the gymnasium wasn’t finished until three years later.

George H. Sharp and Son had a well-established musical instrument shop on Main Street before the new building’s construction, and from about 1902 until 1920, this shop had moved into the lower floor of the YMCA’s building, and it became just as much of a landmark. Through much of the building’s history, multiple businesses would occupy the building at one time.

When Sharp left, apparently to move down the street, a couple other small business ran through the same premises, but by 1928, the building was emptied of all but the YMCA. Perhaps this was because of the organization’s expansion, which occurred steadily until 1945, around which time the Y was required to purchase larger premises on Court Street, where their current building still stands and operates.

The building turned to commercial and housing purposes after the YMCA left – for about two years it housed an auto parts store, and it was just after 1945 that parts of the building were first rented as apartments, though presumably small ones. In 1950, the storefront was “modernized,” and the Union National Sales, Inc. clothing store moved in, solidly establishing the store’s purpose for the next forty years.

In 1956, the store changed into Fine’s Army & Navy Dept. Store, and thereafter remained under some version of this name (the Army & Navy part was dropped circa 1960). The one-time YMCA building became widely recognized as Fine’s instead. The apartments upstairs slowly emptied during the seventies, and by 1980, the building once again had only one purpose. By the nineties, the department store was gone.

Though there’s a definite record of minor renovations on the building in 1898, it’s hard to say exactly when the building got its next new purpose, but history repeated itself somewhat when Platterpus Records, a music store of a different flavor than G. H. Sharp’s, moved from its original location on East Main Street into what had previously been Fine’s Department Store. Sources fail to confirm exactly when the location became known as the Rinnova Building, or where the name came from, but this name change definitely occurred before Platterpus left Westfield for the Hampshire Mall in 2007.

The building did not remain empty for long; by 2008, Westfield State College (now University) had marked a claim to the building, and in September of that year, the college opened its new Downtown Art Gallery. In 2009, the gallery space was used to display the City of Westfield’s plans for the Elm Street Revitalization Project, renovations which in 2010 updated several buildings, including the Rinnova. The building currently holds nine residential apartments, as well as the WSU Art Gallery, which is running an exhibit titled “Impressions: Night and Day,” featuring works by Mary Teichman and Barbara Johnson.

The reception for this exhibit was scheduled for this past week, and the display will end March 1. For upcoming exhibits, information can be found on Westfield State’s website.

disciplined. Myers said they didn’t intend to cause damage and feel awful about what happened. He declined to release their names and said he didn’t know their class years.

Reed Magazine was first to report about the snowball.

“It was not the talk of campus until the story came out,” Myers said. “The people that were there knew about it, but now it has kind of taken us by storm.”

This Feb. 8, 2014 image provided by Reed College shows a large snowball that crashed into a Grove Quad dormitory at Reed College in Portland, Ore. The crash ripped a wall off its studs and narrowly missed a window. (AP Photo/Reed College)

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Councilor Flaherty: Thank You Ray Diaz I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Every Monday for the next six months, Ray is Ramon Diaz and all of the other military men going to be halfway around the world in the and women who serve this county. Next week, middle of a desert, doing his job, serving our while we’re all enjoying our beautiful New country, to make sure we enjoy the freedoms and England weather and our school vacations, Ray security that he and his fellow soldiers risk is heading halfway around the world to serve everything for. My challenge to the readers is for our country. Ray, like many who serve, is a you to wake up every Monday, be thankful for husband, father, son, friend, neighbor, employwhat you have, be thankful for the sacrifices ee, and an active participating citizen (Ray not made by Ray and his family, and ask yourself only serves in a military role, but he also serves what you can do, even if just in a small way, to the city as a member of the Westfield School serve your faith, your neighbors, this city, this Committee). I can’t imagine what it will be like state, or this country. Please keep Ray and his for Ray to say goodbye to his wife and sons family in your thoughts and prayers. Ray, thank before he jumps on that plane and does what it you! takes to serve our country. I do know that Ray, Dave Flaherty and I, and many others feel that it is both a duty City Councilor DAVID FLAHERTY and an honor to serve. I do know that there are millions of Americans like me who appreciate Disclaimer: The views expressed in this colthe sacrifices made by Ray, and his family, and the hundreds umn are those of the author and not necessarily those of The of thousands of other soldiers and their families who help Westfield News. make this world a better, safer, place.

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Continued from Page 1 District Court for a violation of probation hearing who found that there was probable cause to believe that Britt had violated his probation by violating the protective order and he was held without right to bail.

That same day he was arraigned on the new charges of violation of an abuse prevention order, intimidating a witness and making annoying telephone calls or electronic communication.

He appeared before Judge Paul Vrable on Feb. 11 who found that Britt had violated the probation imposed by Mulcahey and sentenced him to a nine month term, with credit for time served since he was held Jan. 15, in the house of correction.

Vrable also considered the new charges and Britt was allowed to submit to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings. Those charges were continued without a finding and dismissed.

IN BRIEF ‘Noodlers’ Club offered

American Legion

WESTFIELD - During the morning hours, when children are busy studying at school, there is another group who refers to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield as their second home.

They have dubbed themselves the “Noodlers” and they have been active members since the building opened in 1991. From 7:30 a.m. till 10 a.m. this energetic group of senior citizens can be found walking in the gym, swimming laps or simply splashing around in the pool.

On any given week day 15 to 20 “Noodlers” can be found at the club enjoying their morning workout. Our “Noodlers” regularly organize coffee hours and holiday parties here at the club to celebrate the friendships they share.

The club provides a friendly environment for adults and seniors to stay active and feel like they belong. Just like our youth members, our seniors refer to each other as their second family.

With an annual membership fee of $125.00 for adults and $99.00 for seniors, the club invites the community to take advantage of its resources. Anyone interested in adult and senior memberships and programs offered from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. please contact Lerryn at 562-2301.

WESTFIELD - American Legion Post 124, 38 Broad Street submitted an application for charter to the Sons of the American Legion on January 11.

Founded in 1932, Sons of The American Legion “SAL” exists to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. SAL members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership. Members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion comprise the Legion family, which has a combined membership of nearly 4.2 million.

The Post 124 SAL Committee Chairman & Past Commander Ed Johnson and his SAL committee will be working aggressively for the successful establishment of the Post 124 SAL Squadron. The Post anticipates a 2014 announcement of a recruiting drive to the Post 124 SAL Squadron. Additional information on the Sons of the American Legion can be found at: http://www.legion.org/sons/

Cat Adoptions

WESTFIELD - The Wild and Scenic Westfield River turns 20 years old and the Watershed Suitcases are out and about in local Libraries and Town Halls to celebrate. They are “Traveling the Watershed”, inspiring community members to take a second look at the Westfield River and join the Wild and Scenic volunteers for trainings and workdays for 2014, our 20th year of having been honored with Wild and Scenic designation.

The suitcases are designed and painted by local artists and are chock full of information and ideas for adventure. There are reference books, maps, DVD’s, guidebooks and brochures. If you have a location within the ten towns with Wild & Scenic designation or in neighboring towns where the suitcases might be hosted, call Meredyth Babcock 413 623-2070.

Where are the suitcases now? They are at the Savoy Town Hall, the Huntington Library, Chesterfield Library, Chester Library and at the Notchveiw reservation in Windsor MA. Not sure if your town has Wild & Scenic Designation? Visit our newly updated website www.westfieldriverwildscenic.org.

WESTFIELD – The Westfield Homeless Cat Project, a nokill cat rescue, holds adoptions at 1124 East Mountain Road on Thursdays 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. These friendly cats are spayed/neutered, have their vaccinations and are ready to warm your laps and hearts. Email denisesinico@hotmail.com.

Winter Yoga RUSSELL - The yoga series continues on Monday nights at 6 p.m. at the Russell Senior Center. The cost is $50 for the whole eight-session series or $10 for a drop-in day. Make checks payable to: Russell COA Yoga. For more information, contact Dennis Moran (413) 862-4769. Combat the winter blues with yoga!

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 TOLLAND President’s Day All Municipal Offices Closed

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 WESTFIELD Planning Board Public Hearing for Baltazar 7 p.m.

Planning Board Public Hearing for O’Leary/VHB

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Jail total of $400 in probation service fees.

Britt was sentenced to a six-month term in the house of correction, suspended, with probation for two years for the threatening to commit a crime charge he pleaded guilty to.

On January 13, 2014, the victim reported to Granville police that she had been contacted by Britt, who then listed a 31 North Alhambra Circle, Agawam, address, who had sent her several text messages in violation of an active domestic abuse prevention order.

Granville Officer Brian Moore, in a court document, quoted Britt’s message saying “I’m gonna ruin you whole god damn life” and “If you try to screw me, or bring any messages to the cops or whatever that will be the dumbest godamn thing you’ve ever done in your life.”

On Jan. 15, Britt appeared before Judge Philip A. Contant in Westfield

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Voters and residents of Ward 3, I am very To the folks up by WSU, I have been made a excited to have been elected your Ward 3 City member of the Neighborhood Advisory Group Councilor. And to be once again enabled to be of (NAG); if you have issues that you want me to community service. For most of my life I have take up, please contact me. To the residents and been involved in some sort of community serbusinesses in the downtown NAG is going to vice efforts and always found it meaningful. have a coffee hour in late March, at Landsdown, To the residents of Chestnut St., I have been to enable you to present your concerns. pressing to have the city deal with the burnt I do hope that all the residents of Ward 3 home on your street, and hopefully will soon see watch your City Council on Community Access some efforts made to have a lien put on the propChannel 15. erty so that that the mortgage holder will either I am in the midst of retiring from my current tear it down or turn it over to the city. job, so I will be better able to meet with you and To the homeowners on Franklin St., between to hear your concerns. And, while the weather Malone and Graylock, once the weather clears I has been rough, once it improves, or you see me want to contact you regarding the condition of even in the snow, do feel free to stop me so we your street. I walk there frequently, whether it is can talk, neither I nor Ollie bite.

BRIAN HOOSE covered with water or ice, I imagine that you Brian Hoose would like to have it literally straightened out. I City Councilor have talked to our City Engineer regarding this, and once an Ward 3 appropriate time for mourning has passed, I will talk with the Mayor to make it safe. To the family on Smith Ave, across Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are those from our vocational school, I hope the loitering has been of the author and not necessarily those of The Westfield reduced since my conversations with the school’s principal.

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threatening to commit a crime and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

Subsequently, in a separate case, he was charged with kidnapping, assault and two charges of possession of a firearm without a FID card.

Both cases were adjudicated before Judge Michael Mulcahey but neither the assault with a dangerous weapon charge nor either of the kidnapping charges were prosecuted.

Britt pleaded guilty to the assault and battery charge and one of the threatening to commit a crime charge.

He submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty finding for the other threatening to commit a crime charge, the two firearms charges, the assault charge and the reckless operation of a motor vehicle charge and those charges were continued without a finding with probation for two years and he was assessed $50. He was required to pay a

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WHS School Council Town Hall meetings

WESTFIELD - The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield WESTFIELD — The Westfield High School School Council is now accepting registrations for youth ages 8 and older for guitar lessons. Lessons will held on Wednesdays. Beginner invites you to our Town Hall meetings!

When: Third Monday of every month at 5:30p.m. classes will be from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. and advanced classes will Where: Westfield High School Room 112 be from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

What: Bring your concerns, ideas, or compliments!

You may register at the front desk Monday through Friday 8 We welcome all members of the community to contribute. a.m. - 6 p.m. or online at www.bgcwestfield.org. For more For further information please contact the school at 413-572information please contact our Program Director Jose Roman at 6463.

(413) 562-2301.

Assessor’s Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Fire Department Meeting 6:30 p.m.

CORRECTION Due to the writer’s error, a story published in the Thursday edition of The Westfield News misspelled the name of the defendant in the cruelty to an animal case reported.

The defendant who submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of cruelty to an animal was Gail Noack, 51, of 12 Granaudo Circle, Southwick.

The News regrets the error.

Gateway Continued from Page 1 The selection of Jacques is complicated by the fact that negotiations have already begun. A letter was supposed to have been sent to the individual town selectboards 21 days before the negotiations were to begin.

“The superintendent of the district shall send a notice to all chief executive officers of the member cities and towns,” said committee member Ruth Kennedy. “And seeing as (the letters) didn’t go out, we’ve got to do it.”

“I apologize to the representatives,” said Eliason. “Ideally, it would’ve happened in the fall, but it’s new to us. We haven’t done it before.”

Superintendent Dr. David Hopson stated that, while Jacques has been selected by his fellow representatives to sit on the school committee, his sitting at the bargaining table may prove to be out of the school committee’s control.

“You have to have the agreement from the other side about who is going to sit at that table,” he said. “I did ask whether they wanted to have another member from their side and another member from our side, and their discussion at that point was that they are not interested in having another member at the table. You would have to have that agreement between the school committee and the teacher’s association.”

Regarding the current status of the talks between the school committee and the Gateway Teacher Association, Hopson said he would bring Jacques up to date on his own.

LOST AND FOUND $100. REWARD. LOST: BRACELET, black leather and silver on 12/5/13. Vicinity Westfield Shops parking lot possibly Friendly’s, Big Y areas.

(508)685-7949.

FOUND - Diamond ring in Westfield. Call 5687560 (12/2/13) $500. REWARD. Lost cat. “Nowelle” black with white striped nose, white paws and white bib.

Needs daily insulin. Call, text, email Karen, (413) 478-3040. findnowelle@gmail.com anytime. .

(11-27-13) REWARD! Lost: black and white medium haired cat. Vicinity of Munger Hill area of Westfield. Work (617)212-3344. (11-27-13)

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Good morning. I wanted to thank Barbara Pellan for her beautiful writing on “A Grandmother’s Love.” I enjoyed every word of it. It was fun to remember how things used to be in households a while back and, not having grown up in this area, I was very interested in reading about Grandmother’s Garden.

And I just want to thank Barbara Pellan so much for writing the lovely article. Thank you. Bye. I am amazed at the lack of interest in our latest tax increase.

My taxes went up $114 per quarter. How will our residents with young children and retirees on a fixed income be expected to absorb this obscene tax increase? We are struggling every day with the increase in utilities and heating costs. Look around, Mr. Mayor. We are hurting. Thank you.

Good evening PulseLine. Thank you so much for publishing “A Grandmother’s Love” by Barbara Pellan. It was in Tuesday’s paper and it was just beautiful. Thank you so much.

Barbara, keep the articles coming! We love them. Good night.

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Seguin announces candidacy Westfield resident, Interim Register Suzanne T. Seguin has announced her candidacy for the 2014 election to the office of Register of Probate, Hampden County. Mrs. Seguin succeeds Thomas P. Moriarty, Jr. who retired, November 30, 2012, after 22 years of service as Register of Probate. She was appointed Interim Register by Hon. Anne M. Geoffrion, First Justice of the Probate and Family Court, Hampden Division and sworn in on December 3, 2012. Mrs. Seguin has been a dedicated employee of the Trial Court for 32 years.

She possesses administrative Suzanne T. Seguin and leadership skills, brings professionalism, integrity and responsibility to the position and is familiar with all the aspects of the Hampden Division’s operations.

She has trained employees throughout the Trial Court in the operation of various computer software programs both in a classroom setting and/or on site. She was involved in the creation and implementation of the MassCourts system as well as being a Local User Expert (LUE) for MassCourts users seeking assistance. Mrs. Seguin has also served on the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) implementation committee, the MUPC forms subcommittee and Labor Management Committee. She served as Head Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act) Coordinator and Notary Public. She was designated Deputy Assistant Register in July 2009 and MUPC Magistrate in November 2011.

Although originally reluctant to seek election Mrs. Seguin was overwhelmed by the show of support by family, friends and the members of the Hamdpen County Bar. “Everyone who enters the Registry of Probate is given a prompt and efficient response while being treated with dignity and respect.” said Mrs. Seguin who will ask the people of Hampden County to elect her for the 6-year term as Register of Probate in November of 2014. “I welcome the opportunity to continue the process of improvement while keeping the Court functioning at a high level.” Seguin said.

Dems to Wal-Mart:

Quit tobacco

By Burgess Everett Politico.com A powerful group of Democrats is challenging Wal-Mart to be the next store to quit the tobacco industry.

In a letter to Wal-Mart chief Doug McMillon released Friday afternoon, seven Senate Democrats urged the country’s largest retailer to follow in the footsteps of CVS and renounce tobacco sales to improve public health.

“We write to urge Walmart, as the number one retailer of cigarettes in the country, to stop selling tobacco products in all of its stores,” the senators said. “We recognize the legality of selling and profiting from tobacco products; however, Walmart’s position as the nation’s largest retailer of any kind puts your company in a unique position to contribute to the health and well-being of all Americans.”

The lawmakers said that while the federal government and states are making productive efforts in combating smoking, they believe that the “private industry has an important role to play in tobacco control and prevention efforts.”

A spokeswoman for Wal-Mart confirmed receipt of the letter and said the company is in the process of reviewing it.

The letter was signed by Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois, Tom Harkin of Iowa, Jack Reed of Rhode Island, Barbara Boxer of California, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Sherrod Brown of Ohio. The same group, along with Sen. Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia, sent letters earlier this week urging Walgreens, Rite Aid and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores to also cease selling tobacco products.

Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democratc, has been on a particularly notable anti-smoking kick of late. In January the majority whip helped lead a letter to NBC Universal and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association lambasting the “notable displays of e-cigarette use” at the Golden Globes, and a few weeks later he spearheaded a letter to Capitol Hill lawmakers urging a ban of e-cigarettes on the grounds of the Capitol.

Obama to propose $1 billion climate fund

By Alex Guillen Politico.com President Barack Obama will ask Congress to set up a $1 billion “Climate Resilience Fund” in his proposed budget next month.

Obama traveled to Fresno, Calif., on Friday to discuss the drought plaguing most of California and the Western U.S. and to announce new administration actions, including the proposed billion-dollar climate fund.

The fund, according to the White House, would go to research on the projected impacts of climate change, help communities prepare for climate change’s effects and fund “breakthrough technologies and resilient infrastructure.”

It remains to be seen whether the administration can secure such a high figure from Congress for a climate fund not likely to attract widespread Republican backing.

White House spokesman Matt Lehrich told Politico that Obama “is going to continue to make the case that climate change is already hurting Americans around the country and that it will only get worse for our children and grandchildren if we leave it for future generations to deal with.”

The administration will also direct millions of dollars into livestock disaster assistance, conservation programs, watershed protection and food banks, and will work to cut back on water use at federal facilities, according to a White House fact sheet.

While no single extreme weather event can be attributed directly to climate change, Obama will stress the scientific understanding of how climate change makes events like the

drought more extreme, said John Holdren, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

“We really understand a number of the reasons that global climate change is increasing the intensity and the frequency and the life of drought in drought-prone regions,” Holdren told reporters Thursday night. “This is one of the better-understood dimensions of the relationship between global climate change and extreme weather in particular regions.”

Those effects include more rainfall that occurs in heavy downpours, meaning less is absorbed into the earth and more becomes runoff; more rain and less snowfall in the mountains, which means less melting snow to feed rivers in the spring and summer; and higher temperatures causing more evaporation.

“There are other, more subtle, ways climate change may be affecting the prevalence of drought; scientists are still arguing about those,” Holdren said. “The three I just described are more than enough to understand why we are seeing droughts in drought-prone regions becoming more frequent, more severe and longer.”

The administration’s new push to address the drought comes a week after the Agriculture Department announced it would set up a series of “climate hubs” across the U.S. to study climate change’s impacts on agriculture and rural activities and develop mitigation and adaptation measures.

Visiting Fresno on Friday, Obama will tour a farm and sit in on a round table with area leaders. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Gov. Jerry Brown, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor, and Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein are slated to accompany Obama.

Obama: ‘Will not wait’ on Congress

By John Bresnahan Politico.com CAMBRIDGE, Md. — President Barack Obama warned once again that he wants to work with Republicans in Congress to pass needed legislation, but he “will not wait” to take action if that doesn’t happen.

The president also suggested that passage of Obamacare — his signature legislative victory — would be seen as a “monumental achievement” in the future, and he thanked House Democrats for backing the bill.

“I think 10 years from now, five years from now, people will look back and say this was a monumental achievement, and it could not have happened had it not been for this caucus,” Obama declared.

Obama said his mission, and that of all Democrats, is to provide opportunities for all Americans to move ahead in their lives.

“I want to work with Congress to make that happen, but I’m not gonna wait because there’s too much to do,” Obama said in a 10-minute address to dozens of Democratic lawmakers gathered on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

“Sometimes the debates on Capitol Hill get so abstract,” Obama added. “We can get a whole lot more done if we’ve got Congress working with us.”

Obama repeatedly called for an increase in the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. The initiative is part of a major Democratic political offensive heading into the midterm elections.

On Wednesday, Obama issued an executive order to raise the minimum wage for some government contractors. Republicans have objected to such legislation, arguing it could hurt employers.

Obama broke little new ground in his Friday appearance, reiterating many of the themes he had touched on in his State of the Union address.

The president called for passage of immigration reform legislation. Speaker John Boehner and other top House Republicans have said they may not move on the issue this year.

“That’s got to be a top priority,” Obama said. The president also said he understood the political challenges facing Republicans on the issue, but said Congress had to act.

After the media was escorted from the room, Obama took some relatively gentle questions from rank-and-file Democrats, who had just spent several hours at the White House last week.

At one point, Obama joked that it was Presidents Day on Monday, which Obama renamed “Be Nice to a President Day,” according to sources in the room.

Obama was asked for federal assistance for drought-stricken California, along with help in publicizing positive news related to Obamacare.

Obama also warned Democrats that they were “in the penalty box” with voters over the botched rollout of the ACA website, but overall, he trumpeted good news on the program. More than

3 million Americans have signed up for health care through state and federal exchanges, the administration announced earlier this week.

The president cautioned Democrats that there are “outer limits to what we can do by executive action,” especially on immigration reform, said a Democratic aide. He urged them to continue to press House Republicans to take up the issue this year.

“Don’t take your foot off the pedal,” Obama said, according to the source.

Obama also was pressed on what the future U.S. role in Afghanistan would be, according to sources in the closed-door session.

“President Karzai has been challenging,” Obama admitted, referring to the Afghan leader.

U.S. officials were infuriated this week by the Afghan government’s decision to release dozens of prisoners suspected of attacking American and allied forces. The White House has also been unable to reach a deal with Karzai on a Status of Forces agreement that would allow U.S. troops to remain in the country beyond the end of 2014, Obama’s planned withdrawal date.

In an earlier appearance, Vice President Joe Biden delivered his own upbeat message to House Democrats, telling them the United States and the Democratic Party are in great shape.

“I’m optimistic about America’s prospects, and I’m optimistic about our prospects,” Biden told dozens of House Democrats in a morning speech.

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WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 1:52 a.m.: disturbance, Church Street at Washington Street, a supervisory officer reports he was outside the station briefly and heard somebody yelling, an officer was dispatched to investigate and reports that only one party of the altercation was still in the area and that young man would provide only sketchy details of an incident which occurred in the common areas of a collegiate housing building; 3:10 a.m.: larceny, Lockhouse Road, a caller reports his GPS device was stolen from his vehicle, the responding officer reports the complainant said that he had left his vehicle for service and when he reclaimed it he found his GPS device had been stolen; 6:12 a.m.: assist citizen, Hampden Street, a caller reports key are locked inside a running vehicle in a driveway, the responding firefighters report entry was gained; 12:26 p.m.: identity fraud, Western Avenue, a resident reports via the online reporting option that she has been the victim of identity fraud; 12:37 p.m.: parking complaint, Gail Drive a caller reports plows have plowed around a parked vehicle, the responding officer reports he was unable to contact the vehicle owner and it was towed to the police impound yard; 12:51 p.m.: traffic complaint, North Elm Street, a patrol officer reports about six vehicles are stuck on Clay Hill, an officer was detailed to halt northbound traffic until the hill is plowed, the roadway was again passable at 1:27 p.m., subsequent callers requested sanders and plows for other vehicles which were reportedly stranded on Glenwood Drive, Pontoosic Road, East Mountain Road, Russell Road, Notre Dame Street and Linda Drive; 6:13 p.m.: assist other agency, Woodsong Road, a DPW plow operator reports that a resident shoveling his driveway when the plow passed apparently became upset that the plow had left a berm at the end of his driveway and threw a shovelfull of snow at the plow truck’s windshield, the responding officer reports he identified the resident who said that the driver was deliberately piling snow in front of his mailbox, the officer explained that the plow driver was just doing his job, the resident apologized and said it would not happen again.

Hilltown plow driver charged with OUI HUNTINGTON (AP) — A western Massachusetts snowplow driver has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs after a collision that injured two people riding an all-terrain vehicle.

State police responded to Route 122 in Huntington at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday.

There they found that a pickup truck with a snowplow attached had collided with an ATV with two 19-year-old men aboard. The ATV riders were taken to a Springfield hospital with what were described as serious but not life-threatening leg injuries.

The plow driver, 36-year-old Richard Smith, of Worthington, was charged with two counts of operating under the influence — one for alcohol one for drugs. Police did not disclose which drug.

Police say Smith was a private plow contractor. He could not be reached.

From left bottom row, holding check, John Drew, president/CEO, ABCD, help AARP Massachusetts State President Linda Fitzgerald and AARP Massachusetts State Director Mike Festa hold a check for $10,000 presented to MASSCAP for emergency heating fuel assistance. Also pictured, from left top row is Leverett Wing, associate director, Division of Community Services, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Paul Bailey, president, MASSCAP, Joe Diamond, executive director, MASSCAP, and John Hishta, senior vice president, AARP Campaigns. (Photo submitted)

AARP donates to heating fuel aid WESTFIELD – As Massachusetts prepares for its eighth major snowstorm of 2014, AARP Massachusetts has presented a check for $10,000 to the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP), for distribution across the state as emergency heating fuel assistance for low-income 50+ residents.

The donation is from the AARP Foundation Winter Relief Fund, which was established on January 15, 2014, to offset heating costs for older adults suffering from the severe cold weather that has gripped much of the nation.

“This has been a particularly difficult winter for Westfield’s older adults,” said Director the Westfield Council On Aging Tina Gorman. “We are getting calls on a regular basis from seniors who must choose between heat and food. Many are keeping their homes at 60 degrees in order to stretch their fuel supply. I appreciate the fact that AARP recognizes the severity of the situation.”

The Foundation is offering a dollar-for-dollar match for contributions to the Winter Relief Fund up to $250,000, which could mean up to $500,000 in aid to impacted regions of the country. With focus on the states across the Northeast and Midwest, AARP Foundation is working with the local AARP state offices to direct funds to organizations providing heating fuel relief to those most in need.

“Many seniors who struggle with a limited income may face difficult choices in the weeks to come,” said Lisa Marsh Ryerson, AARP Foundation president. “AARP Foundation’s efforts around winter relief offer AARP members and others who are concerned, a way to contribute.”

“It’s a tremendous struggle these days for many of our senior neighbors to afford heat and basic necessities, especially this

winter with the cold snaps and storms,” said Mike Festa, state director, AARP Massachusetts, “and our Foundation’s decision to create a fund and match donations, will really help those in need.”

AARP Massachusetts has chosen MASSCAP as the recipient of a $10,000 donation from the Foundation’s Winter Relief Fund.

MASSCAP is a statewide association of the 24 community action agencies operating in Massachusetts that work with the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The emergency heating fuel assistance funds will be disbursed by the agencies through the LowIncome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP, a federal block grant administered by states, is a program of the Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“We thank AARP Massachusetts for their generous fuel assistance donation,” said Joe Diamond, executive director of Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP).

“While the fuel assistance crisis is a national problem that requires a combined national and state solution, we appreciate any aid we receive from concerned allied organizations. We hope that the state will follow AARP’s lead in approving an additional $20 million in aid.”

To donate: Donations to the Winter Relief Fund are still being accepted. To donate to the relief efforts, please visit www.aarp.org/disasterrelief.

To apply: To apply for emergency heating fuel assistance in Massachusetts, applicants must apply in person through LIHEAP agency offices. To find agency offices by Massachusetts city or town, visit LIHEAP Fuel Assistance Agencies by Town.

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RELIGIOUS LISTINGS Montgomery Community Church Main Rd PO Box 309 Montgomery, MA 01085 Pastor Howard R. Noe Ph. # 413-862-3284 Church starts at 9 a.m. with fellowship following with coffee and whatever the people bring in. Sunday the topic is “The church to show God’s wisdom” from Ephesians 3:1-13. God has given His people direct access to Him and we are to come together to see His wisdom for our every day lives. God works through His people who are His church. Men’s Bible study will be at the pastor’s home at 1126 Huntington Rd. Russell (Crescent Mills.) The study will be Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. We are going through the theology of God. R.C. Sproul presents a 12 part series and we will discuss each part every study night until we are done and have a better understanding of God. We challenge men to be a spiritual leader in their homes and all Christians to be a growing Christian through the love of Christ. God has called each of us, have you heard His call?

The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sunday, Feb. 16 The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery 11:45 am-5pm NA of W. Mass Weekend Monday, Feb. 17 President’s Day – Church Office Closed 10 am LaLeche League 8-9 pm AA Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 18 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Music Together 5:30 pm Potluck Supper (all welcome) 6:30 pm FCGRT Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19 Noon Healing & Holy Eucharist 6-7 pm Bible Discussion 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting 7 pm Venture Crew Thursday, Feb. 20 4:30-5:30 pm WW Meeting 7:30-9 pm NA Meeting Friday, Feb. 21 4:4-5:45 pm Music Together Saturday, Feb. 22 11:00- 12:30 AA Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Feb. 23 The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery 3 pm Inquirers Tea Upcoming Tues., March 4 5:30 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Wed., March 5 Ash Wednesday Services: Noon, 5pm, 7 p Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway – P.O. Box 260 Southwick, MA 01077 - 413-569-6362 Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister FEBRUARY 16, 2014 - 10:00 AM – Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister, Music – Voice Choir; Nursery Available; 10:15 AM

Sunday school; 11:00 AM Coffee Hour; 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting: FEBRUARY 17, Church Office Closed FEBRUARY 18, TUESDAY – 6:30 PM Bell Choir, 7:00 PM Boy Scouts; - FEBRUARY 19 WEDNESDAY – 9-1:00 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – Open – 7:00 PM Adult Choir; FEBRUARY 20, THURSDAY – 7:00 PM T.O.P.S. - FEBRUARY 21 FRIDAY: 9-1:00 PM – Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – Open; 6:00 PM O.A. Meeting, 7:30 PM - A.A. Meeting; February 22, SATURDAY: Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – Open 9-1:00PM. First Congregational Church of Westfield 18 Broad Street Westfield MA 01085 Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Carrie Salzer, Director of Children and Family Ministries Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 –1 568-2833 Email:Office@churchonthegreen.org www.churchonthegreen.org Worship Service: Sundays 10 AM Fellowship Hour 11:00 AM Childcare Available -Handicap Accessible This Week at First Church Sunday, Feb.16, 2014 9:00 AM Senior Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15 AM Senior Choir Rehearsal Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 7:00 PM No Line Dancing Wednesday Feb.19, 2014 1:00PM Bible Study 5:00-6:30PM Pastor @ Starbucks

RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY

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Advent Christian Church 11 Washington Street Westfield, MA 01085 Interim Minister: Rev. George Karl Phone - (413) 568-1020 Sunday - 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages; 11 a.m. Praise and Worship Service.

Thursday - 7 p.m. - Bible Study & Prayer.

All services open to the public, church is handicap accessible.

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, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

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

Christ Church United Methodist 222 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Pastor Rev. Valerie Roberts-Toler 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.

The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 642-3835 http://www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off Pleasant Street The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 am Christian Formation for all ages following 10 am Wednesdays: Bible Study 9:30 am-10:30 am Holy Eucharist and Healing at Noon Congregation Ahavas Achim Interfaith Center at Westfield State University 577 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 334, Westfield, MA 01086 Rabbi Joyce Galaski Phone - (413) 562-2942 Friday Sabbath Services - 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.-2p.m.

Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Carrie Salzer, 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. Valerie Roberts-Toler Email:FUMC01085@JUNO.COM Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 a.m.

Sunday School: Sunday 10 a.m.

Coffee Hour: every Sunday after the 10 a.m. Worship Service.

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. William M. White, 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 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. Rene Parent, M.S., Pastor Rev. Luke Krzanowski, M.S., Assistant Phone - (413) 568-1506 Weekend Masses - Saturday - 4 p.m.

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

Weekday Masses - Monday-Friday, 12:10 p.m.

Also First Friday - 7 p.m.

Holy Hour of Adoration Thursday, 6 pm.

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays - 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment Baptisms by appointment, please call the office.

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. & 12:30-2:15 p.m.

Russian: Thursday - 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 of the Westfield Assemblies of God 157 Dartmouth Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Wayne Hartsgrove, Pastor Phone - (413) 568-1588 Sunday - 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study and activities for youth of all ages,Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6 p.m.

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 01085-0489 Pastor: Rev. Daniel S. Pacholec Deacon Paul Federici Religious Education Director: Theresa Racine olbsccd@verizon.net Pastoral Associate: Mary Federici Parish Office: (413) 562-3450 Fax: (413) 562-9875 http://www.diospringfield.org/olbs Mass Schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. - (Vigil) Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Mon, Tues, Wed: 7 a.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Communion Services: Thur: 9 a.m.

Fri: 7 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: 7 p.m.

(Vigil) 7 a.m., 9 a.m.

Confession: Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m.

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.

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.

Southwick Assembly Of God 267 College Highway Southwick,Ma 01077 (413) 569-1882 E-mailsouthwick_ag@verizon.net Pastor Dan Valeri Sunday morning worship - 9:30 a.m. (featuring contemporary worship, children’s church and nursery) Thursday night family night - 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (featuring Adult Bible Study, Faithgirlz! a girls club for ages 5-13, Royal Rangers - a scouting program for boys age 5-18, and preschool for infants - 4 yrs. old) Nursing Home ministry - 3:15 p.m. at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Granby, CT. 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: Barbara Koivisto 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 6 PM Zumba 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 9 AM Zumba 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. Brian F. McGrath, pastor Rev. Robert Miskell, Parochial Vicar 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 Rev. Georganne Greene, Minister http://www.uuspringfield.orgPhone (413) 736-2324 Handicap accessible.

Sunday - 9 AM First Hour Forum Sunday - 10:30 AM Worship Service, religious education and nursery for children Thursday - 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Monthly UNI Coffeehouse Concerts. Check uNicoffeehouse. org United Church of Christ Second Congregational Church 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.

Rev. Kimberly Murphy, Pastor 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. David L. Cooper, 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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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2014 - PAGE 7

Another messy morning in winter-weary Northeast PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A winter storm that brought snow and ice to the East Coast moved offshore Friday after causing at least 25 deaths, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and causing a large pileup in Pennsylvania that injured 30 people.

The latest go-round of bad weather came just in time to delay tens of thousands of deliveries of Valentine’s Day flowers, dropping snow, sleet and rain on roads already covered with deep puddles and icy patches.

Alexander Baez, 24, spent two hours digging out his car before navigating snow-covered roads to his job as a judicial marshal. “It will be a long, slow commute,” Baez said as he filled his tank at a gas station in East Hartford, Conn. “I can’t wait until the summer comes.”

Traffic accidents involving multiple tractor-trailers and dozens of cars completely blocked one side of the Pennsylvania Turnpike outside Philadelphia on Friday morning and injured 30 people, none seriously. The crashes were reported about five hours after snow ended. Speed restrictions enacted during the storm had been lifted, but motorists say the roadway was coated with ice.

By the time it stopped falling, 22.5 inches of snow was reported in Somerset County, Pa. Parts of upstate New York got between 12 and 27 inches of snow.

The deaths included a pregnant woman struck by a mini-plow in New York City whose baby was then born by cesarean section and two people killed when they tried to aid a truck driver on a snow-covered interstate in North Carolina.

The sloppy mix of snow and face-stinging sleet grounded more than 6,500 flights nationwide on Thursday and about 2,100 more on Friday. About 1.2 million utility customers lost power as the storm moved from the South through the Northeast, dropping to about 450,000 outages by Friday morning, mostly in South Carolina and Georgia.

“Every time it snows, it’s like, ‘Oh, not again,’” said Randal DeIvernois of New Cumberland, Pa., which had about 10 inches of snow by midafternoon Thursday.

“I didn’t get this much snow when I lived in Colorado.”

Many schools remained closed Friday in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York state, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia, while some in Rhode Island opened late.

The treacherous weather was blamed for more than two dozen deaths, many of them in motor vehicle accidents.

In North Carolina, two Good Samaritans were killed Thursday night when they tried to help the driver of tractor-trailer cab that spun out on a snow-covered Interstate 40 near Garner. Another driver faces seconddegree murder and other charges in the hit-and-run wreck, the state Highway Patrol said.

In New York, 36-year-old Min Lin died after she was struck by a utility vehicle with a snowplow attached to it as it backed up outside a shopping center in Brooklyn. She was rushed by paramedics to a medical center, where her nearly full term, 6-pound, 6-ounce baby was delivered via cesarean section, hospital spokeswoman Eileen Tynion said.

The baby was in critical condition in the neonatal intensive care unit, she said. No immediate charges were brought against the snowplow operator.

The snow, sleet and ice that bombarded the Southeast on Wednesday brought its ferocity into the Northeast on Thursday and Friday.

Washington, D.C., received 9 inches of snow Thursday, Westminster, Md., reported 19 inches, and Newark, Del., had 14 inches. New York City received nearly 10 inches, and parts of New Jersey had more than 11.

Some parts of northern New England got more than 18 inches.

In New York, the teachers union and TV weatherman Al Roker harshly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision Thursday to keep schools open. Roker, who was in Russia for the Winter Olympics but has a daughter in New York’s public schools, said on Twitter: “It’s going to take some kid or kids getting hurt before this goofball policy gets changed.”

He largely stood by his criticism on Friday but apologized on NBC’s “Today” show for a tweet forecasting “one term” for de Blasio, saying that was “below the line.”

The mayor said many parents depend on schools to watch over their children while they are at work and keeping the schools open was the right decision.

Across the South, the storm left in its wake a world of ice-encrusted trees and driveways and snapped branches and power lines.

In South Carolina, about 228,000 homes and businesses were without power Friday, and officials warned it could be next week before it is restored for everyone.

Gov. Nikki Haley planned to visit Aiken and Walterboro to look at some of the most heavily damaged areas.

Nationwide, this is shaping up as one of the snowiest winters on record. As of early this month, Washington, Detroit, Boston, Chicago, New York and St. Louis had gotten roughly two or three times as much snow as they normally receive at this point in the season.

The latest round of bad weather threatened to disrupt Friday deliveries of flowers for Valentine’s Day. “This storm could not have been worse for us,” said Donna Mahair, owner of the Petal Patch flower shop in Newport, N.H., where more than a foot of snow fell.

“All the schools are closed so all the deliveries that were going to the schools, we now have to track down the people they were going to.”

Mahair had to call her niece to plow enough spots for three delivery vehicles. Her shop floor was wall-towall vases, boxes and bouquets.

“It looks like Cupid threw up,” deliveryman Brad Palmer said.

Other businesses expected a bounce from the snow.

At Bob Skinner’s Ski and Sport near the Mount Sunapee ski area in New Hampshire, owner Frank MacConnell was overjoyed.

“There’s never too much snow,” he said. Sales and rentals are “off the charts” and MacConnell said the storm is a perfect prelude to the traditionally lucrative President’s Day holiday.

Mailboxes across the city have been destroyed after Thursday’s snow storm. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Steve Brzezinski of Total Home Services cleans the sidewalk and fire hydrant in front of the Tractor Supply store in Southwick Friday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Mark Kuchachik of Mark’s Property and Landscape arranges flowers at his Valentines Day rose stand despite Thursday’s snow. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Storms Continued from Page 1 soon as we can today so they can get some rest for tomorrow.”

Mulvenna said that he estimates the cost of dealing with the snow Thursday is between $80,000 and $90,000. Mulvenna reported earlier this week at the Board of Public Works meeting that the snow and ice removal budget was between $700,000 and $800,000 in the red and that deficit will only get deeper as winter events continue.

State law does prohibit deficit spending with the exception of snow and ice removal because of the unpredictable character of New England winters and the need to make travel as safe for residents as possible. The city typically appropriates funds to cover the snow and ice deficit in June after the snow season has ended.

In Southwick, crews were still clearing snow Friday, making roads passable throughout town.

Emergency Management Director Charles Dunlap said the town fared well through the storm.

“I am happy to report we had no significant accidents or power outages,” said Dunlap.

The town Emergency Operations Center was open for about 12 hours during Thursday’s storm. Dunlap said the most major incident involved a tractor trailer that got stuck on ice and needed some extra sand.

“There were a couple of minor incidents and stuck cars, and we did provide some backup communications for DPW and town government dispatch,” Dunlap said. “But for a storm of this magnitude, we did very well.”

Westfield resident Gerry Farrelly carries a pail of sand to his car Friday. Westfield residents are allowed to fill four pails of sand at the Westfield Department of Public Works garage located at 12 Ponders Hollow Road. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

A man is dwarfed by a large snow pile near the rear parking lot of D’Angelo’s sandwich shop on East Main Street in Westfield Friday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

A car remains buried in the front yard of a Southwick resident after Thursday’s snowstorm. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

A large snow pile fills the edge of the parking lot of the Powder Mill Middle School in Southwick Friday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

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Obituaries William H. High, Jr.

WESTFIELD - William “Bill” H. High Jr. of Westfield, was called home on February 13, 2014 at the age of 81. Born in Columbia, PA on February 24, 1932 to William & Sarah (Knipe) High. He grew up in White Deere, PA and enlisted in the Air Force in the 1607th Flight line Maintenance Squadron in December 1954.

He retired from Digital Equipment Corporation as a Supervisor in the Paint Dept. and from Hamilton Standard as a Test Rig Operator. After retiring, he was employed by Elder Care Services delivering meals on wheels until July 2013. He enjoyed his daily visits with his customers. Bill enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, model trains and old time country music, watching Wheel of Fortune with his granddaughter, Sarah and sharing a birthday with his grandson Ryan, always brought a smile! He was a parishioner of Second Congregational Church in Westfield.

Bill was predeceased by his wife Carole, the love of his life for 56 years and his son, Robert (Bobby). He leaves his daughters, Tracy Donovan and Marla Bein both of Westfield.

His 5 grandchildren, Ryan and Sarah Donovan, Jonathan and Gregory Stellato, and Matthew Bein; a great grandchild, James High Stellato and his long time friend, Francis Thibault. The family would like to Thank Dr. Glynn and his nurses, Dr. Beneitone, Rev. Kim Murphy, Dr. Bouchereau, Nurse Olga, Stella Smith and Mercy VNA for all their support and kindness.

The funeral for Bill will be held on Tuesday, February 18th at 11:45 a.m. from The Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, followed by military honors at 1:00 p.m. in the Mass Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam.

Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. firtionadams.com

Kam Yip Wong Jue WESTFIELD - Kam Yip Wong Jue, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at home. Born in Canton, China, she had resided in Westfield since 1955. She worked for the Westfield Food Services for over 25 years, the last 20 years at Abner Gibbs School. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and going to the casinos.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald Jue in 1995. She is survived by her son, Do Har Jue and wife Emily of Arlington, Texas; her daughters, Fun Desmond and husband, William of Hudson, NH, Tsyr Hawley and husband Dale of Huntington, MA, Ren Normantowicz and husband, Mark of Montgomery, MA, and Lee Jue and husband Sunny Ho of West Springfield, MA. She leaves 10 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren children. She also leaves behind a very special nephew, Zi Gao Chau and family of West Springfield, MA; Julianne Sporbert and family who was like a daughter to her, Mary Hayden of Scituate, MA her best friend for over 50 years, and her dear friends at Alice Burke Way. She is also survived by her brother, Sam Wong and wife Tina, sisters; Kimmy Lee and husband Jimmy, and Quoi Hong of Kapuskasing, Ontario and many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed to all those who loved and knew her.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, February 20th, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, February 19th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. firtionadams.com

Anna H. Gryszkiewicz WESTFIELD - Anna H. (Zales) Gryszkiewicz, 96, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in Noble Hospital. She was born in Westfield on January 15, 1918 to the late Simon and Mary (Kudzma) Zales. She was a lifelong resident of Westfield, attended local schools and was a 1936 graduate of Westfield High School.

Anna was a parishioner of St. Peter’s and St. Casimir’s Parish where she was an active member and was a member of the Rosary Society. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was predeceased by her husband Frank B. Gryszkiewicz in 1989.

Anna leaves her sons, James Gryszkiewicz and his wife Linda and Peter Gryszkiewicz and his wife Janice. She also leaves 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Francis in 2007 and her sisters, Agnes Kielec and Katherine Malcovsky.

The funeral for Anna will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Church. Calling hours will be held on Sunday at the funeral home from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Donations may be made to St. Peter’s and St. Casimir’s Parish, 22 State Street, Westfield, MA 01085. firtionadams.com John R. Halloran WESTFIELD - John R. Halloran, 81, of Westfield died Thursday February 13, 2014 at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke.

He was born in Westfield on July 21, 1932 to James and Alice (Kirwin) Halloran. John was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and a US Korean War Naval Veteran.

He was employed as a Postal Clerk for the US Postal Service for thirty-five years retiring in 1990. John was a communicant of St. Peters and St. Casimirs Parish and a member of the Sons of Erin and American Legion Post 124 both of Westfield.

He leaves his wife of fifty years, Jeanette (Liptak) Halloran and a son, John P. Halloran and his wife Caitlin Roberts of Cambridge; a daughter, Christine Halloran of Long Island, NY and a granddaughter Niamh of Cambridge. John also leaves a brother, William Halloran of West Springfield and two sisters, Jane Halloran of California and Kathleen Chenette of Orange Park, FL. He was predeceased by a brother, James K. Halloran.

The funeral will be Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. from Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Peters Church at 10:00 a.m., with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the Holyoke Soldiers Home Patient Fund, 110 Cherry Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. firtionadams.com

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Spaghetti Dinner WESTFIELD - The West of the River Chapter of PV-MCFL will hold their first Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 60 Broad Street on Saturday, February 15 from 5-7 p.m. Ticket prices are $7 for adults $5 for students and children and under 5 are free. Enter the building from the rear parking lot. A bake sale will also be held and full proceeds will go to the Chapter.

Contributions to the bake sale are warmly appreciated. Please join us! Call Monica Butler at 413-7460655 for tickets.

Partner Yoga WESTFIELD - On February 15 you are invited to a day of ease that includes non-intimidating selfcare yoga postures practiced in pairs and individually. Learn to support yourself and your relationship with calmness and connection; create flexibility, increase energy, and ease body aches; enhance physical, mental and emotional balance to release stress and build health. Please bring a partner, a yoga mat and any yoga props you may have. There will be a few mats on site if needed. The session runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The fee is $140 per couple. For more information or to register, please call 413-562-3627, register online at GenesisSpiritualCenter.org/registration/ or visit GenesisSpiritualCenter.org. Pre-registration is required. The Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center is located at 53 Mill Street, Westfield.

Thai Yoga Massage WESTFIELD - Too often in the role of facilitator, counselor, healer, we find ourselves depleted in a physical and/or emotional capacity, sacrificing ourselves on behalf of our work or relationships. What if our “paradigm of giving” shifted and we discovered that when we give from a place of ease we allow for a more transformative experience? On February 16, using the practice of Thai Yoga Massage, this workshop explores a new way of giving: One that starts from, and continuously returns to a place of ease. This session runs from 1:30 4:30 p.m. The fee is $30. For more information or to register, please call 413-562-3627, register online at GenesisSpiritualCenter.org/registration/ or visit GenesisSpiritualCenter.org. Pre-registration is required. The Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center is located at 53 Mill Street, Westfield.

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Pope’s marriage recipe: ‘Please, thanks, sorry’ VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis offered some Valentine’s Day advice Friday for a lasting marriage, telling 25,000 lovebirds that the recipe for success lies in saying three simple words: “Please, thanks and sorry.”

Francis told fiancés gathered in St. Peter’s Square for a special papal date that expressions of courtesy, gratitude and contrition go a long way toward conserving and enhancing love over time.

“Never finish the day without making peace!” he begged them.

“Because if you end the day without making peace, what you have inside becomes hard and cold and it becomes harder to make peace the following day.”

Francis has on several occasions met with young couples to give them advice before embarking on marriage. The need for such church counseling, both before and after the wedding, is a theme he’s expected to elaborate on at a major Vatican meeting on the family in October.

Francis has often lamented how many marriages end in divorce and has blamed such failed relationships on today’s prevailing “provisional culture” that makes people unwilling to make lifelong commitments.

Originally the audience was due to be held inside a Vatican auditorium. But the response from soon-to-wed couples to Francis’ invitation for a Valentine’s Day date was so great — Vatican officials said 25,000 people from 30 countries showed up — that the event was held in the piazza on a perfect, sunny afternoon after weeks of rain.

Francis joked that we all make mistakes and that no one is perfect: “The perfect family doesn’t exist, nor the perfect husband nor wife.

Let’s not even talk about the perfect mother-in-law!”

New Scripture Course RUSSELL - The Book of Revelation will be the topic of the new eight-week Scripture course that will begin on Monday, February 24. Presented by Fr. Ron Sadlowski, sessions will be held in the Parish Hall at 5 Main Street, Russell from 7:00 8:30 p.m. Course donation: $12 per person. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register call the rectory at 413-862-4418.

Youth and Adult Talent Auditions SOUTHWICK - Area singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, spoken word artists, and magicians are encouraged to let their inner celebrities sparkle at the open auditions for Southwick’s Got Talent on Sunday, March 9 and Sunday, March 16. Auditions will be held both days at Christ Lutheran Church, 568 College Highway, Southwick, from 1-5 p.m. Auditions will be limited to five minutes, and no appointment is necessary. Created as an opportunity for local performers of all ages to showcase their skills, Southwick’s Got Talent will be live on stage for the public on Saturday, April 5 at 6 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. All selected entrants will vie for a prize of $100 awarded to the top youth performer, ages 17 and under, or $200 awarded to the top adult performer, ages 18 and older. For further details, please call Christ Lutheran Church at (413) 569-5151 or visit http://www.clcsouthwick.org/.

Chicken Dinner WEST SPRINGFIELD - West Springfield United Methodist Church, 800 Amostown Road, West Springfield, is hosting an old fashion Chicken Dinner on Sunday, March 30 from 11:30 - 1:30.

Remember Sunday dinners at Grandma’s? Come enjoy conversation and good food. Adults $10, children 6- 10 $6, under 5 free. Delicious chicken, stuffed potatoes, vegetable and famous dessert bar.

Please call Lorraine at 736-6597 for reservations.

Bloom Conference WESTFIELD - Join us at Westfield Evangelical Free Church in welcoming Patsy Clairmont for the “Bloom” Women’s Conference on Saturday April 12. The conference will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with Panera for lunch. For registration questions, contact Bloom Registrar Andrea Tobias at atobias21@comcast.net. We hope to see you there!

Pope Francis greets faithful as he leaves St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. Pope Francis met a group of engaged couples on Valentine’s Day. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Former Hindu temple leader charged with fraud ATLANTA (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the former leader of a Hindu temple in Georgia defrauded his followers and the temple’s creditors.

Annamalai Annamalai, of Baytown, Texas, faces 32 counts of fraud and obstruction-related charges.

Prosecutors say Annamalai charged followers for providing spiritual guidance or other services and then submitted false documents to their credit card companies to get more money.

He’s also accused of concealing assets from the temple’s creditors when it sought bankruptcy protection. And he’s accused of falsifying an email to an IRS agent and submitting false statements to a grand jury and a bankruptcy court.

Annamalai was arrested in November and remains in custody. It wasn’t immediately clear whether he has a lawyer.

Annamalai is also known as Dr. Commander Selvam and Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar.

Guardian ends bid to force Amish girl into chemo TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A court-appointed guardian can drop her attempt to force an 11-year-old Amish girl with leukemia to resume chemotherapy, a judge has ruled.

The decision Thursday is a big step in bringing an end to a monthslong fight between the family of the girl, Sarah Hershberger, and a hospital. The struggle began when her parents decided to halt the treatments because they feared chemotherapy was killing her.

The family fled their farm in northeast Ohio’s Medina County and went into hiding four months ago to avoid having the treatment forced on the girl.

Maria Schimer, an attorney who’s also a registered nurse, was given the power to make medical decisions for Sarah after an appeals court ruling in October said the beliefs and convictions of the girl’s parents can’t outweigh the rights of the state to protect the child.

But Schimer said she decided to drop the effort because it became impossible to monitor Sarah’s health or make any medical decisions for her after she left home. Medina County Probate Judge Kevin Dunn accepted her resignation as guardian Thursday.

Waiting Continued from Page 4 Like House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Biden said Democrats are better positioned to deal with the needs of the American public, especially on issues like pay equity for women, immigration reform and increasing the minimum wage.

“I think it would be a sin if we didn’t talk about income equality,” Biden said.

He suggested Republicans would cut taxes for the rich and slash entitlement programs if they won control of both the House and Senate on Election Day, dismissing those ideas as some of the “ridiculous policies from our friends on the right.”

Biden also suggested that the internal battles within the GOP have left it leaderless and adrift, as well as being unable to strike legislative bargains with President Barack Obama and Democrats

on Capitol Hill.

“There is no Republican Party,” Biden asserted. “I wish there were.”

Biden noted that he would campaign for Democratic incumbents and challengers throughout the year. Biden recently met with Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Steve Israel of New York to discuss which districts he would appear in during the upcoming campaign season. Biden, in some ways, is better positioned to do so than Obama, especially in red states.

“Between now and November is three political lifetimes,” Biden said. “A lot has happened, and a lot will change.”

During a closed door question-andanswer session with Democrats after his speech, Biden was asked about U.S.Asia relations, job growth and extending

federal unemployment insurance, according to sources in the room.

Biden also assured Pelosi and other Democrats that the White House would move cautiously on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have both opposed.

The White House, however, will not back off seeking “fast-track authority” on trade agreements.

And in a vintage Biden moment, the vice president was asked about storm damage in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Biden told Del. Donna Christensen (D-V.I.), that he would be visiting the islands soon, and he promised to seek federal recovery aid.

“When I die, I want to be reborn in the Virgin Islands,” Biden quipped before walking out.

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Bombers’ Keri Paton (24) takes a jump shot. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield’s defense swarms the ball in a high school girls’ basketball game against Agawam Friday night. Bombers’ Jules Sharon (10) sets Lexi Minicucci (2) handles the ball for Westfield.

Chris Putz) her sights on a Brownies’ player. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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Bombers take Wheel

By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – For several years, the Whip City has been home to championship baseball, hockey, and gymnastics. On Friday night, a young coach and a band of female studentathletes put Westfield High School girls’ basketball back on the map.

Westfield secured its first league championship in more than a decade with a convincing 48-38 home win over Agawam Friday night.

The historic victory came in just head coach Ralph Loos’s second season with the Bombers (9-9 overall, 6-2 Valley Wheel).

“It’s a big deal,” Loos said of the team’s big moment. “Now, we’re not an afterthought.”

Westfield opened with a 12-9 first-quarter lead, and led by six at the half, 27-21, before blowing the game wide open in the second half.

Lexi Minicucci (9 points) and Alicia Arnold made big third-quarter 3s, and Jules Sharon made a sensational individual effort with a steal and underhanded scoop shot on a lay-up to put the Bombers up nine midway through the quarter, 36-25.

Westfield pulled away early in the fourth quarter with a 10-1 run.

Beka Santiago (11 points) fueled the run, starting it with an and-one, converting a layup, and knocking down a short-range jumper against two defenders. Arnold banked in a 3 with 5:22 remaining to give Westfield its largest lead, 46-28.

“Nobody was really believing in us,” said Santiago, whose own career was even in doubt when she suffered an ACL tear nearly a year ago.

Now, fully healed, the senior point guard is gaining confidence daily – and it appears to be contagious.

“Once we knew our new coach was believ-

ing in us, we began to believe in each other,” Santiago said. “Finally, people are watching us play.”

And play they have.

Westfield’s two league losses are by just a combined five points. The Bombers, when their defense is at the top of their game, are championship-type contenders.

Now, they will enter the postseason with a banner in tow.

Said Minicucci: “Making this an awesome senior year is what we wanted … ever since the preseason.”

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES SATURDAY February 15

MONDAY February 17

TUESDAY February 18

WEDNESDAY February 19

THURSDAY February 20

FRIDAY February 21

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, February 16th

• BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 9 a.m. • BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Agawam, William J. Lassone Hockey Rink, Williston Academy, noon • JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee, Cyr Arena, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 9 a.m.

WRESTLING SECTIONALS - Central High School, Springfield, 9 a.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Cath./Long./ WHS) vs. Shrewsbury, Cyr Arena, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Chicopee, 2:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Cath./Long./ WHS) at Billerica Memorial, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Chicopee, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Chicopee, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Gateway, 2 p.m.

WRESTLING - SECTIONALS, Holyoke High School, All Day

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Palmer, 7 p.m.

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Dean Tech, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Southwick-Tolland, 2 p.m.

WRESTLING SECTIONALS, Holyoke High School, All Day

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 6:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Putnam, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Putnam, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Cath./Long./ WHS) at Notre Dame Tournament, Rockland, Time TBA BOYS’ JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee, Cyr Arena, 10 a.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Sabis, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Sabis, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Northampton, Time TBA BOYS’ V HOOPS at Northampton, T ime TBA BOYS’ V ICE HOCKEY at Hyannis Cape Cod Tournament, Time TBA GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Cath./Long./ WHS) at Notre Dame Tournament, Rockland, Time TBA

BOYS’ V ICE HOCKEY at Hyannis Cape Cod Tournament, Time TBA BOYS’ JV HOOPS at East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

TBD

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Granby, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Holyoke Catholic, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Granby, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Holyoke Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

TBD

TBD

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV HOOPS at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

TBD

TBD

WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 1 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 2:30 p.m.

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. St. Mary, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ V ICE HOCKEY at Belchertown, Mullins Center, Amherst, 8 p.m.

BOYS’ V ICE HOCKEY vs.

Wahconah, Cyr Arena, 8 a.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Westfield Voc-Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Westfield Voc-Tech, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Gateway, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Gateway, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ V ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee, Amelia Park, 8 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES ICE HOCKEY

Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track and Field

DAY

DATE OPPONENT

TIME

Saturday Thursday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Saturday

Feb. 15 Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 25 March 1 March 4 March 8

5:35 7:35

FITCBHURG STATE UMASS DARTMOUTH at Worcester State PLYMOUTH STATE MASCAC Quarterfinals MASCAS Semifinals MASCAC Championship

7:35

DAY

DATE

OPPONENT

TIME

Saturday

Feb. 15

at Worcester State

3:00

Tuesday

Feb. 18

at MCLA

7:30

Saturday

Feb. 22

FITCHBURG STATE

3:00

Tuesday

Feb. 25

MASCAC Quarterfinals

TBA

Thursday

Feb. 27

MASCAC Semi-finals

TBA

Saturday

March 1

MASCAC Championship

TBA

Women’s Swimming & Diving DATE OPPONENT

Feb. 15 Saturday Feb. 16 Sunday

Feb. 28 March 1 March 7-8 March 14-15

Place Southern Maine MIT (M); Springfield (W)

Fri.-Sat

Fri.-Sat Fri.-Sat.

Men’s Basketball

DAY

DAY DATE OPPONENT Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC/Alliance Championships Feb. 21-22 New England Division III Finals Fri.-Sat. All New England Championships

Boston University

ECAC Division III Championships NCAA Division III Championships

Reggie Lewis Center @Devaney Center

Lincoln, NE

Women’s Basketball DAY

DATE OPPONENT

TIME

Saturday

Feb. 15

at Worcester State

1:00

Tuesday

Feb. 18

at MCLA

5:30

Saturday

Feb. 22

FITCHBURG STATE

1:00

Tuesday

Feb. 25

MASCAC Quarterfinals

TBA

Thursday

Feb. 27

MASCAS Semifinals

TBA

Saturday

March 1

MASCAC Championship

TBA

TIME

New England Championships New England Championships University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

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Life in the Fast Lane NASCAR’s Danica Patrick talks about the ups and downs of her ride to become the most successful woman in racing history.

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QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

Getty Images/GEOFF BURKE

Tony is again transitioning from the open-wheel ranks.

What’s your favorite storyline heading into Speedweeks?

GODSPEAK: Got to go with “Smoke” on this one. Tony Stewart has not raced since August, and he needs a Daytona 500 win.

KEN’S CALL: I’m eager to see the hoopla surrounding the return of the No. 3. I enjoy balancing acts.

Complete this sentence: If Morgan Shepherd makes the Daytona 500 at age 72 …

GODSPEAK: … Then having an AARP card will become vogue in stock-car racing.

KEN’S CALL: … First I’ll put a bow on his antenna to make sure he finds the car, then I’m buying my Uncle Ed a firesuit.

ONLINE EXTRAS news-journalonline. com/nascar facebook.com/ nascardaytona @nascardaytona

Up to speed?

NASCAR’s Cinderella team of 2014 just might be the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Chevrolet wheeled

by AJ Allmendinger. Team owners Brad Daugherty and the Geschickters (Tad and Jodi) have made some dramatic changes since we last saw them in 2013.

Bobby Labonte was replaced by Allmendinger, who comes into the ’14 season with the desire to prove himself a worthy Sprint Cup competitor.

And, the team switched manufacturers. The No. 47 was truly a one-car operation at Toyota. Now, it has an equipment and technical alliance with mighty Richard Childress Racing and Chevrolet.

Does that sound familiar? It should.

The No. 78 Furniture Row Racing team buddied up with Childress in ’13, and its driver, Kurt Busch, made the Chase. Busch now has a sweet ride with Stewart-Haas Racing, while the No. 78 is considered one of the Cup Series’ elite teams.

“I’m really excited about this,” Allmendinger told NASCAR This Week in a phone interview.

“This is not a one-year thing.

It’s a multi-year agreement, so together, hopefully, we can build this into something really strong.

“I love the ownership group.

They are great people. It’s a fun group. The guys on the race team are passionate about the sport.

It’s great to be back full time.”

Allmendinger has worked his way back from a NASCAR suspension in 2012 — when he lost his ride at Team Penske — to being a player in the sport’s marquee series.

“We are super excited to be working with Childress and his team manager Mike Dillon,” Jodi Geschickter told NASCAR This Week by phone.

“We have a long history with them.

Mike drove for us in 1999.”

Geschickter said Allmendinger is a perfect fit for this team.

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Still pledging allegiance to each other. Any odds that Valentine’s Day will bring news?

Entering Speedweeks, what is this year’s hottest talking point?

“He’s a driven guy, he’s got a chip on his shoulder, and he’s got something to prove,” she said.

“He gets after it every lap. He’s got a great personality. AJ’s a team motivator and team player.”

Now, where’s that glass slipper?

You’re tempted to state the obvious and go with the new Chase format, but that news came out a couple of weeks ahead of the Daytona arrival and has already been talked out (for now).

Maybe it’ll be the new driver lineup at Stewart-Haas. Or maybe all the lineup changes. No, come to think of it, it’ll probably still be the Chase changes, which, for better or worse, is a far different topic than last year’s hottest chatter (the Danica Patrick-Ricky Stenhouse courtship).

DREAM STILL ALIVE Roush Fenway Racing driver Greg Biffle, 44, has not given up on the dream of becoming the first driver to win all three NASCAR national series championships. Only the Cup Series title has eluded him. “I think the goal of any driver is to win a Sprint Cup title,” Biffle said. “We’ve come very close a few times. I feel like this year we’re really aligned well. Maybe the new format will play into our hands a little bit.”

What if Ricky were to pop the question Friday on Valentine’s Day?

STEP IN, NOT BUILD Ryan Newman is excited to join Richard Childress Racing and become part of an established team, the No. 31 Chevrolet. “I feel like it’s a unique situation for me; first time in my career I’ve been put together with an organization, a team, that’s already established,” Newman said.

“When I started at Penske we built a team, and when I went to Stewart-Haas we brought an existing team over and pieced together a bunch of guys.”

Yikes, that changes everything, unless by “the question” you mean: “Hey, Danica, any chance you’ll draft with me next week?”

They say Tony Stewart is ready to roll. True?

Of course. Come on, he’s not pushing the car, he’s driving it. I know the modern marketers do everything to push drivers as athletes, but let’s be honest: If you fit through the window, you can race. Well, assuming you have some talent and guts. And maybe a sponsor.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com or follow him on Twitter: @HeyWillieNJ

FEUD OF THE WEEK

JEFF GORDON

Jeff Gordon vs. Clint Bowyer: Feud lives. Two years ago, Bowyer wrecked Gordon at Martinsville. Then, Bowyer’s “spin” at Richmond could’ve cost Gordon a place in the 2013 Chase.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “Ironically, both drivers are extremely likable. Gordon just doesn’t like Bowyer all that much.”

FEEDBACK Do you have questions or comments about NASCAR This Week? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

FINAL 2013 CUP POINTS 1.

Jimmie Johnson

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Matt Kenseth -19 Kevin Harvick -34 Kyle Busch -55 Dale Earnhardt Jr. -56 Jeff Gordon -82

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7.

Clint Bowyer

-83

8.

9.

10.

11.

Joey Logano Greg Biffle Kurt Busch Ryan Newman

-96 -98 -110 -133

12.

13.

Kasey Kahne Carl Edwards

-136 -137

CLINT BOWYER

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We’ll ask again this summer, but as of now, AJ Allmendinger says he’s ready to roll with his new seat in the No. 47 Chevrolet.

WHAT’S ON TAP? SPRINT CUP: The Sprint Unlimited SITE: Daytona International Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.). Saturday, race (Fox Sports 1, coverage starts at 8:10 p.m., green flag at 8:29 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: NextEra Energy Resources 250 SITE: Daytona International Speedway SCHEDULE: Feb. 21, race (Fox Sports 1, 7:30 p.m.)

NATIONWIDE: DRIVE4COPD 300 SITE: Daytona International Speedway SCHEDULE: Feb. 22, race (ESPN, coverage starts at noon, green flag at 1:34 p.m.)

GODWIN’S SPRINT UNLIMITED PICKS Godwin Kelly has covered NASCAR for 33 years. Reach him at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.com or follow him on Twitter: @godwinkelly

Winner: Kurt Busch Rest of the top five: Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman Dark horse: Jamie McMurray

Disappointment: Jimmie Johnson First one out: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Don’t be surprised if: Busch shows how hungry he is and wants to prove Gene Haas made the right choice.

PRESEASON DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JIMMIE JOHNSON Who were you expecting . . .

Dave Blaney?

KYLE BUSCH Will he remain only Busch in top 10?

KASEY KAHNE A trendy preseason pick

MATT KENSETH Middle name is Roy

GREG BIFFLE Aiming higher than “fastest Ford”

RYAN NEWMAN Mr. Hunch likes Newman-Childress

CARL EDWARDS Suspicously eyeing Subway rolls

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Thinks Sochi is a Japanese appetizer

KEVIN HARVICK Can’t wait for team huddles

BRAD KESELOWSKI He’ll love the retro Lite colors

PRESEASON CHATTER

Keselowski, Logano reflect, look ahead During the recent NASCAR Media Tour in the Charlotte area, Team Penske drivers Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano sat behind microphones and oozed preseason confidence. Here’s a sample: Brad Keselowski: “First off, I want to say I get goose bumps at the start of every season because it’s a new opportunity …

“We think we’re where we need to be to go out and run for another championship. I feel like we’re reloaded and one of the key areas was the pit crew.

Going back from 2012 to 2014 we have two of six from that same cast on the pit crew, so a lot of changes over the last few years.

“We retired a few people and we’re

finally getting into a situation where we’re reloaded.”

Joey Logano: “It (2013) was one of those years, you didn’t want it to end. You wanted to keep going and keep that ball rolling.

Over this offseason, that’s what we’ve been doing is keeping the momentum going.

“It’s the same guys and we’re able to build off of a lot. If you look at last year coming into the season, the No. 22 team in general couldn’t have had more changes throughout the team, and now that we’ve built that chemistry up between each other we’re able to build off that and keep going.

“We’re looking for a year that we try to win this championship.”

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Annie’s Mailbox

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

At My Wits’ End Dear Annie: I have been with my fiance for 14 years, and we have had our fair share of problems. Three months ago, I left, taking our kids with me. But I came back when he asked me to.

I figured I owed it to the children to try to work things out. But nothing has changed.

I don’t have a job outside the home. However, I do have credit card debt. He used to help pay it off, but now he refuses to pay any of my bills. He won’t give me any money except to buy groceries. Our car used to be in both of our names, but now it is only in his name. I’m not allowed to go anywhere without asking for permission or to talk to any of my family and friends unless he says it’s OK. We also live with his parents, and every time I don’t do the dishes, they complain. I do all the other housework, but it isn’t enough. What do I do? He thinks everything is just fine. -- At My Wits’ End Dear Wits: Get out. This is an abusive relationship. Your fiance has removed all sources of income and support from you so that you are completely dependent on him. Please contact the Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) at 1-800-799-7233.

You need help now.

Dear Annie: My son and his first wife had a destination wedding in a foreign country. My husband and I hosted an engagement party in our hometown, and a friend of mine threw the bride a shower. My son and daughter-in-law divorced, and he is now engaged and planning a second wedding.

My brother-in-law made a comment that he and his wife do not send gifts for second weddings. My son is torn about how to handle the invitations. While it is his second marriage, it is the bride’s first. He doesn’t believe she should be penalized because his first wife ended their marriage.

What is the etiquette regarding this matter? We certainly don’t want anyone to feel that my son and his fiancee are wanting heaps of gifts and money, especially when these family members and friends “showered” him with gifts the first time around. -Vexed Mother of the Groom Dear Vexed: First-time brides are entitled to wedding and shower gifts, regardless of the groom’s prior marital history. Of course, shower invitations can be weighted toward her family and friends, but also may include close family members and friends on the groom’s side. Guests who feel overburdened with shower gifts do not have to attend. And while wedding gifts are always appropriate, those who sent gifts for your son’s first wedding may wish to give a more modest gift the second time around. The intention is to invite people to share the celebration.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Frustrated Son,” whose mother was insisting that he be confirmed in the Catholic Church. As the director of religious education in a Catholic parish, I deal with this issue frequently. The choice to be confirmed is the son’s.

A good first step is for the son to talk to his parish priest, who might very well agree that he is not ready to receive the sacrament of confirmation. If that is the case, he absolutely should not be confirmed at this time. He cannot be forced, because any sacrament given against someone’s will is not valid.

Both my children said early on in their confirmation training that they did not want to be confirmed. We compromised that they would go to the classes, do the volunteer work and go on the retreat. If, after completing the two-year training, they still felt that they did not want to be confirmed, it was their choice. Boston Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

HINTS FROM HELOISE TRAVEL HINT Dear Readers: One of the best hints I’ve learned as a “road warrior” is to never pack clothes you haven’t tried on or worn before -you might end up with something you cannot wear! And it’s too late to buy something new when standing in front of the mirror at 7 a.m. in a hotel! Try to wash and wear a new item at least once to make sure it’s comfortable. Walk, sit, stand, bend and see if the clothing will perform throughout the day. Happy travels! -- Heloise HOMEMADE GIFT TAGS Dear Heloise: After Christmas has passed, I take the Christmas cards I have received and make name tags. I trim around Santa, snowman, etc., and punch a hole. Next Christmas, I add ribbon and tie onto a gift. -- Linda M. in Mississippi WHAT WOULD HELOISE DO? Dear Heloise: My wife and I often paint small items we are assembling. The items are hung from teacup hooks for painting, and the hooks accumulate a thick coat of paint over time.

We wanted to clean the hooks for further use. It looked like a hopeless project until we asked “What would Heloise do?” The answer, of course, was vinegar! We soaked the hooks overnight in vinegar, and the next morning easily wiped the paint off with a cloth. Heloise’s favorite fix works again! -- Rodger and Trudy, Spokane, Wash.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014: This year you are able to verbalize some of your more creative ideas. Others will see ways to practically apply some of those ideas. A friend or partner could become both a muse and an adviser. If you are single, you could meet a potential suitor sometime after June, and find that there is more of a romantic dynamic than you initially had thought. This relationship could become quite intense. If you are attached, the two of you might opt to take up a new hobby or pastime together that demands imagination. The two of you will enjoy your time together even more than you have in the recent past. VIRGO can be very nurturing.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Someone finally might express his or her idea in a way that is clear and direct. You likely will respond with a sense of delight and relief. Listen to your inner voice about a personal matter or a situation that is pivotal to you. Tonight: Make it an early night.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Someone you look up to will let you know exactly what he or she is thinking. You are likely to go along for the ride, as you understand this person’s important role in your life. Make plans that keep you close to home. Tonight: Love the moment with favorite friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You might opt to stay close to home, which really is not your style.

Whether you are deep into a book or something else, you will feel quite content. A special invitation could sound reasonable financially, but you might be surprised by the fringe costs. Tonight: Dinner for two.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You will be far more verbal than you typically are. You also will be so precise with your words that you could rule out a suggestion from someone else. Is that what you really want to do? Being vague has its advantages too.

Tonight: Join friends at a favorite haunt.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Take a stronger stance in dealing with your finances. You might get some important feedback from a loved one. You are likely to toss caution to the wayside. Some of you actually might decide to book a weekend getaway in the very near future. Tonight: All smiles.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Finally you’ll get to call the shots and make the plans. For the most part, everyone will be pleased. A loved one could surprise you with his or her reaction. Consider weighing the pros and cons of a situation before taking any action. Tonight: Hang with your friends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HH You could be overtired and withdrawn. You’ll want a situation to move in the direction you desire, but the person you are dealing with has not one predictable bone in his or her body. Let your creativity flourish. Deal with a family member directly. Tonight: Opt for quieter plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Your ability to move a personal matter along, while still being able to kick back and enjoy your friends, will emerge. Those around you would not even guess that you have your share of problems. Reach out for news from a loved one. Tonight: Where the action is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might want to come to an understanding with an older friend or relative. You sometimes rub each other the wrong way. Recognize that you are in a position where it might be easier for you to make the first move. Tonight: Bring others together for a celebration.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You might experience an urge to explore a different setting. You would get bored if you were not always expanding and having new experiences. A loved one will be simply delighted to join you and experience today’s twists and turns.

Tonight: Opt for a different type of cuisine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You finally will level off and relax; however, someone in your immediate circle could pop in and perhaps share some shocking news. Still, you’ll remain mellow and actually find the situation humorous. Get into a favorite sport or hobby. Tonight: Just don’t overdo it.

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The nature of your companions will convince you that fun can be had as long as you hang out by them. You might enjoy yourself. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme.

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Retirement Dinner HUNTINGTON - A retirement dinner for Gateway teacher Steve Estelle will be held at Shaker Farms Country Club on Friday, February 28. Tickets are $25 per person (which covers dinner and gift) and checks should be made out to Marcia Estelle. A cocktail hour will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Steve Estelle is a Gateway graduate (’74). He taught for several years in New Hampshire before returning to Gateway in 1986, where he still teaches. In addition to teaching 7th grade social studies, Estelle coached boys’ baseball and is perhaps best known outside of Gateway for coaching a dynasty of girls’ soccer teams. He was the founding coach of the girls’ soccer program in the fall of 1990 and was named ‘Coach of the Year’ by the Republican for the 2012 fall season.

Anyone planning to attend the dinner who would like to say a few words on Steve’s behalf please contact Richard White (rwhite@grsd. org).

Advance tickets are available for purchase from the following people: Matt Bonenfant, Traci Bongo, Tim Crane, Peter Curro, Marsha Estelle, Jodi Fairman, Laura & Darryl Fisk, Dawne & Tim Gamble, Wendy Long, Sara McNamara, Bill McVeigh, Richard White and Cheryl Wright.

25 year recognition

Accepting Grant Requests WESTFIELD - Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, Inc. is currently accepting preliminary Grant Requests from organizations providing services to the elderly residents of the greater Westfield area. The filing deadline is March 1.

Since the Sarah Gillett Trust was established in 1971, thousands of dollars have been awarded each year to those organizations in the greater Westfield area that are serving the elderly populations within this location.

Preliminary applications should include the specific amount desired and a brief one page explanation of the services the organization would provide. No brochures or lengthy descriptions of the organization should be provided at this time.

Shortly after the filing date of March 1, qualifying applicants will be contacted and an appointment for an interview with the trustees will be established. Interviews are generally set for Thursday afternoons between 2:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Preliminary Grant Requests are to be mailed to: The Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, Inc. P.O. Box 1871 Westfield, MA 01086

Shake Off the Winter WESTFIELD - Are you getting sick and tired of this long, frigid New England winter?

Are you ready for a night of fun, music and prizes? The Friends of the Westfield Senior Center invite you to attend the group’s third annual “Shake Off the Winter Party” to be held on Saturday, March 1 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Shaker Farms Country Club. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and entertainment will be provided by Westfield’s own Cory and the Knightsmen. Raffle tickets will be sold for prizes including gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants, gift baskets, handmade items and more. The Grand Raffle Prizes include a flat-screen television donated by Firtion Adams Funeral Service, a $100 money bouquet donated by Yankee Mattress Factory and a round of golf for four donated

by Shaker Farms Country Club.

Hearts, Hugs & Hope WESTFIELD - Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease isn’t easy. But it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you are going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. Join us. We meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m on North Road in Westfield. Call for more info at 413-568-0000 or email us at edrumm@ armbrookevillage.com or to let us know you will be attending. Light refreshments will be served.

Library Collection SOUTHWICK - A special collection housed in the Children’s Room helps families

Vincent Olinski (third form left), for 25 years a member of the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission, reads along as Robert “Chico” Veronesi, commission chairman, reads a mayoral citation honoring Olinski in recognition of his service to the city during the past quarter century. Looking on are commission members Dawn Sienkiewicz, Sara Unger, interim director Jim Blascak and commissioner Kim Irzyk. (Photo © 2014 Carl E. Hartdegen)

to cope with various challenges and issues.

The Bibliotherapy Collection consists of fiction and non-fiction titles to read to your children regarding physiological changes, keeping safe, coping with learning disabilities and starting middle school. These titles cover subjects such as welcoming a new baby, potty training, bullying, diabetes, death and dealing with our feelings. On the shelves, you can easily find them with a reddish orange sticker on the spine of the book. For more information on these resources as well as Children’s Programs, visit the Children’s Room or call us at 413-569-1221x4.

Volunteer Companions Sought WESTFIELD - If you want to impact an older adult’s life in a positive way, consider volunteering with the Council On Aging Companion Program. Companions assist homebound elders in Westfield with grocery shopping, errands, transportation to medical appointments and/or friendly visiting. The goal of the Volunteer Companion Program is to help older adults maintain their independence and sense of well being. It takes only two hours per week and volunteers are reimbursed for their gas mileage. There is no charge to seniors for the service which is funded by the Westfield Community Development Block Grant program, Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and private donations. For more information, contact Fran Aguda at the Senior Center at 562-6435.

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WESTFIELD - The “Sassy Stitchers” knit and crochet group at the Westfield Council on Aging is seeking yarn or monetary donations for their involvement with two local programs, “Project Linus” and “Comfort Covers.” The mission of Project Linus is to provide a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill or traumatized through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans. Lap blankets and shawls are given to seriously ill hospice patients through the Comfort Covers program. Donations of brand new, full skeins of washable yarn or monetary donations for the purchase of yarn will be gratefully accepted. Please contact Tara LeBlanc at 562-6435 for additional information.

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Home Improvement AMR BUILDING & REMODELING. Sunrooms, decks, additions, bathElectrician rooms, window and door replacements POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of and more. MA. Reg. #167264. Liwiring. Free estimates, insured. SPE- censed and fully insured. Call Stuart CIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND Richter (413)297-5858.

WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deic- BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REadditions, ing cables installed. I answer all MODELING.Kitchens, decks, rec rooms, more.

Prompt, recalls! Prompt service, best prices. liable service, free estimates.

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

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

Call (413)230-8141 A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes.

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

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

SNOWPLOWING / Snowblowing lots, driveways. ROOF RAKING. Dependable, reliable service. Call (413)374PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & WALL- 5377.

PAPERING. Quality workmanship at low, low prices. Interior/Exterior Painting & SNOWPLOWING / SNOWBLOWING. Staining, Wallpaper, Ceiling Repair & On time, reliable service. Average Spray. Free Estimates. Call Steve at driveway, $40.00. Also specializing in fall clean ups. Call (413)727-4787.

(413)386-3293.

Landscaping/Lawn Care

SNOWPLOWING, SNOW BLOWING, SHOVELING. Call Accurate Lawn LEAVES -CURB SIDE LEAF RE- Services, (413)579-1639.

MOVAL - FALL CLEAN UPS. Call for your free Quote today! You rake um' & Leaf the rest to us. Residential and SOLEK BROTHERS SNOW RERoofs, decks, driveways, Commercial, Fully Insured. Visit our MOVAL. parking lots, ice dams. Fully insured. website at Free estimates. Sean (413)977-5456. www.BusheeEnterprises.com for all of our services! Bushee Enterprises, LLC. (413)569-3472.

RICHTER HOME Building & Remodeling. Specializing in home improvement services. Roofs, windows, doors, decks, finished carpentry, remodels, additions, basement refinishing, and much more. Quality work from a punctual, reliable and experienced home improvement company.

Tree Service Licensed and Insured. MA CSL #97940, MA HIC #171709, CT HIC YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush #0633464. Call Dave Richter for an es- removal, hedge/tree trimming, A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD timate (413)519-9838. mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log Lawncare, (413)579-1639.

Registered #106263, licensed & inTruck Loads. (413)569-6104. sured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.

Home Maintenance

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

(413)214-4149.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices.

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

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

HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom remodeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, winterization. No job too small. 35 years profressional experience. (413)5193251.

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

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

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.

Masonry

AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professional fertilizing, planting, pruning, caABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WA- bling and removals. Free estimates, TERPROOFING. All brick, block, fully insured. Please call Ken 569concrete. Chimneys, foundations, 0469. hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert pumps and french drain systems in- tree removal. Prompt estimates. stalled. Foundations pointed and Crane work. Insured. “After 34 stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)569- years, we still work hard at being #1.” (413)562-3395.

1611. (413)374-5377.

Plumbing & Heating

Upholstery

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

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

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)5626639.