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B2 DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE REGION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2000 Mob boss Salemme handed sentence of more than 11 years BOSTON (AP) At the age of Salemme was dismayed by 66, reputed New England mob the "betrayal" by Flemmi who boss Francis "Cadillac Frank" had been his best friend for Salemme says his days of years, defense attorney Anthony breaking the law are over. Cardinale said. "I want no part of anything Salemme's wife, Donna, ever again. I've learned my called Flemmi an evil man Salemme told U.S. during a break in the sentencDistrict Judge Mark Wolf at his ing hearing.

sentencing Wednesday. "Shame "They don't make them any on me if it happens again." more evil," she said. "And he's Salemme was sentenced to 11 a liar." years and four months in prison, The secret relationship to be followed by three years of between the FBI and the inforprobation. With credit for 4 mants has sparked a corruption years served awaiting trial and probe and one former FBI agent time off for good behavior, he is facing charges. could be free in about five years.

During the sentencing "I hope you will succeed in hearing, Cardinale questioned your resolve not to engage in FBI actions in a 1989 attempt criminal activity again, includ- by mob rivals to kill Salemme ing any kind of retribution," Wolf and in targeting him for invessaid. tigation immediately upon his Prosecutors said Salemme 1988 release from prison for a was the head of the Patriarca car bomb attack on a local family of the New England lawyer. Mafia. "He was targeted because it Salemme pleaded guilty in was properly believed he was December to crimes that going to resume his life of included extorting money and a crime," said Assistant U.S. car from associates, collecting Attorney Brian Kelly.

"rent" from local bookies and In the shooting at a Saugus loan sharks and attempting to pancake house in 1989, the FBI pressure union officials involved knew of the possible attack, in film projects in Massachu- failed to warn Salemme, and setts, California and Nevada. even leaked information to a He also faced four allegations newspaper that inflamed the of murder, but those were to be mob dispute leading to the dismissed, Wolf said. shooting, Cardinale said. U.S. Attorney Donald Stern Wolf has found that the FBI said Salemme's sentencing was did leak information, but has an important step in a long- never made a finding that the term effort to dismantle information leak caused the organized crime.

shooting. "We're going to be very alert "Mr. Cardinale is becoming to see who steps into the breach, like the Oliver Stone of the if anyone," Stern said. defense bar," Kelly said. A distinguished-looking gray- "There's no evidence on the haired man with a handkerchief record to suggest the shooting peeking out of the breast pocket of Mr.

Salemme was an FBI of his double-breasted suit, plot." Salemme appeared relaxed and During his stint in prison from smiled and winked to family 1972 to 1988, Salemme was a members and even to reporters. model prisoner and helped quell Salemme's sentencing a riot and rescued a badly brought to an end one chapter wounded guard in a hostage sitin the long, strange tale of the uation. He received letters of New England mob that began commendation, including two with the indictment of Salemme from former Gov. Michael and others in January 1995. Dukakis.

Two of Salemme's co-defen- "We're not questioning his dants in the case were Stephen bravery or his leadership skills," "The Rifleman" Flemmi, a said Kelly. "Unfortunately, many longtime friend whose case is of his actions in the past have still headed for trial, and James been criminal in nature." "Whitey" Bulger, who remains Cardinale said Salemme a fugitive. simply wanted to "ride off into During extensive pre-trial the sunset" after prison. hearings, it was revealed that But Stern doubted Salemme Flemmi and Bulger had been could steer clear of crime. protected FBI informants for "If history is a judge, I'd be decades, providing information surprised if that occurs," he on Salemme among others.

said. Proposed GE settlement disputed PITTSFIELD (AP) A former federal environmental regulator is criticizing an environmental group that wants a federal judge to force General Electric to expand its cleanup of PCB pollution in Pittsfield and the Housatonic River. "This represents an extreme position that is founded in neither science nor public health principles," John DeVillars told the Berkshire Eagle in an interview following the Houstatonic River Initiative's court filing. DeVillars, who formerly headed the New England office of the federal Environmental Library- Protection Agency, negotiated the proposed settlement. The government has estimated that the cleanup will cost more than $250 million, while GE has placed the cost at $150 million.

DeVillars remarks came as a second group of Berkshire County residents announced Wednesday it was opposing the proposed settlement. Roberta Orsi, a founder of GetREAL, said the group of more than 100 property owners feels the agreement doesn't require GE to do enough about the contamination of residential properties. Continued from Page B1 Bennett's rated children from renting R- movies. The notation system children's section once money will probably not becomes available. however.

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You'll be glad you did. CZELUSNIAK FUNERAL HOME 173 North Street, Northampton 584-3585 Census- Joseph W. Walas AMHERST Joseph W. Walas, 75, of Amherst, died Feb. 23 at home.

Born in Hadley, June 21, 1924, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Ludwika (Rogalski) Walas. He attended schools i in Hadley. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater.

Mr. Walas had worked for several construction companies in the area before retiring from Eastern General Contractors in Springfield as superintendent. He was a communicant of St. Brigid's Church, and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 754, both in Amherst. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and outdoorsman.

He leaves his wife of 51 years, Alice E. (Kozlosky) Walas; three sons, Joseph Walas Jr. of Greenville, N.C., Jeffery Walas of Sunderland, and James Walas of New York; three daughters, Dianne Pickering of Shutesbury, Deborah Carey of Leverett, and Jennifer Walas at home; three brothers, Stanley Walas of Hadley, Henry Walas of Belchertown, and Rogalski of Hadley; 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Three sisters and two brothers died earlier. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst, with a Mass in St.

Brigid's Church. Burial will be in St. Brigid's Cemetery in Hadley. Calling hours will be Friday afternoon and evening. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Hampshire County, P.O.

Box 1087, Northampton, 01061; or to St. Brigid's Church, 122 N. Pleasant Amherst, 01002. Harold F. Childs DEERFIELD Harold F.

Childs, 66, of 60 Steam Mill Road, died Feb. 22 in Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. Born in Deerfield, Dec. 10, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Maude (Elmer) Childs. He attended local schools and graduated from Deerfield High School.

He had lived in Bernardston before moving to Deerfield. Mr. Childs was a carpenter and supervisor and had worked at Deerfield Academy for the past 34 years. He was a former member of the First Church of Deerfield. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and working on machinery.

He leaves his wife, Phyllis Childs; a brother, Harry Jr. of Deerfield; three Martha Brulotte of Greenfield, Rosemary Eldridge of DISTRICT COURT In Northampton District Court WEDNESDAY GAUTHIER, Linda, 52, 129 Apt. Northampton, pleaded innocent to possession of a A substance (heroin) and a hypodermic needle; continued April 5. PROVOST, Michelle, 33, Springfield, pleaded innocent to domestic assault and battery; continued March -15. O'BRIAN, Todd Michael, 29, 92 Sandy Hill Road, Florence, pleaded innocent to assault and battery, continued March 1.

LEONARD, Karin 33, Westfield, pleaded innocent to three counts of larceny over $250 and one count of larceny under $250, continued March 28. HSU, Philip, 34, 3 Hampton Northampton, pleaded innocent 1 to operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license; continued March 8. MILLER, Jason, 27, 908 Ryan Road, -Florence, pleaded possession of a class substance (marijuana); continued April 4. MACKENZIE, James 43, 99 Pleasant Easthampton, pleaded innocent to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, DEATHS, FUNERALS, CALLING HOURS WALAS of Amherst, Joseph 75, died at home Wednesday. Husband of Alice (Kozlosky) Walas.

Father of Joseph W. Jeffery, James, and Jennifer Walas, and Dianne Pickering and Deborah Carey. Brother of John Rogalski, Stanley, Henry, and the late Michael and Walter Walas, and late Emily Gonski, Mary Dubuc, and Sophie Ziemba. Grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 3. Funeral services are Saturday at at THE DOUGLASS FUNERAL SERVICE, Amherst, with a Mass at 9am in St.

Brigids Church, burial follows in St. Brigids Cemetery. CALLING HOURS ARE FRIDAY FROM 2PM-4PM AND 7PM-9PM Brattleboro, and Barbara Childs of Deerfield; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Raymond Childs, died earlier. A graveside service will be held in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Deerfield in the spring.

There are no calling hours. The Wrisley Funeral Home in South Deerfield is handling arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, 31 Capitol West Springfield, 01089; or to the Deerfield Rescue Fund, in care of Philip Gilmore, P.O. Box 211, South Deerfield, 01373. James A.

Fagnand BETHEL, Vt. James A. Fagnand, 67, of Bethel, formerly of Northampton, died Feb. 22 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, Vt. Born July 10, 1932, in Northampton, he was the son of the late Leon and Alice (O'Connor) Fagnand.

He attended schools in Easthampton and Northampton. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Douglass Funeral Service the Korean War. He moved to Vermont in 1965. Mr.

Fagnand had worked as a skilled carpenter and an automotive technician. He was a member of the Elks Club and the American Legion. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed fishing, attending ball games, and golfing. He leaves a son, Greg Stockwell of Grantham, N.H.; a daughter, Shari Stagner of Pheonix, a brother, David Fagnand of Easthampton; and a sister, Jean Dowd of Chicopee. At his request, services will be private.

The Day Funeral Home in Randolph is handling arrangements. (second offense), negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and leaving a scene of property damage; continued March 14. BAJ, Christopher, 27, 40 Middle Hadley, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license; continued without a finding for six months; assessed $500 costs, $35 fee. LAPERLE, Brian, 26, Hardwick, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license; continued without a finding for one year; assessed $500 costs, $35 fee. DUMAS, Kimberely, 19, 32 Hampton Northampton, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty finding on a the charge of operating an uninsured motor vehicle; continued without a finding for six months; assessed $100 costs, and $35 fine.

Sentenced to jail ROMAN, Luis, 33, New Britian, was sentenced to 25 days in the Hampshire County House of Correction after pleading guilty to receiving stolen property; ordered to pay $236 restitution. In Memoriam For those who wish to honor the memory of a departed Example relative or friend, the SMITH Daily Hampshire Gazette now offers special In Loving Memory of JANE SMITH In Memoriam messages. who passed away April 15, 1998 In Memoriam pamphlets, Our time together was too short, featuring appropriate but what we had was wonderful. sentiments for these special We miss everything about you. But you are still alive memorial messages, are in our hearts and minds forever.

available free of charge Sadly missed by your at our Gazette offices in Children and Grandchildren Northampton, Easthampton and Amherst. For more information, please call: DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE Classified Advertising Department 1586-1700 Continued from Page B1 nities will emphasize that census data is entirely confidential and will not be shared with any other government agency. "In 1990 (the last census) that was not done," said Loesch. "This is the Census Bureau's biggest effort ever to reach minority groups." Soon every household in Amherst will receive a mailing announcing the census, followed the third week in March by a census form to fill out and return. In case the recipient cannot read English, there'll be a card to mail back requesting a form in one of seven other languages.

Mailed reminders will be sent to all households. "By the third week in April we'll know who hasn't sent (the census form) back," said Loesch. "We'll send people to talk to those who didn't reply." Students living away from home while attending college will be counted where they live on campus. That has a big impact in Amherst, with close to 20,000 resident students at the University of Massachusetts and Amherst and Hampshire colleges. Rosenberg said he has contacted leaders at all colleges in this area, either urging them to form "complete count committees" on campus or, if such committees already exist, to offer them assistance.

Last week a "special places" crew from Loesch's office began meeting with contacts at area colleges to work out how to reach students in dormitories and sorority and fraternity houses. In addition, recruiters are going to the three schools to find students, especially members of minority groups, to act as paid enumerators both in Amherst and in other area communities, Loesch said. Rosenberg said he is building a coalition of organizations in Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties and will announce plans in about a month for a major push to ensure a full count. The census AREA POLICE NEWS Police arrest man for alleged rape EASTHAMPTON Police arrested an 18-year-old man Wednesday and charged him with one count of statutory rape. Police said Jeffrey M.

Biladeau, of 2 Jones Drive, was arrested at 8:59 p.m. Wednesday on Hill Avenue after a parent of a 13-yearold girl became aware of the situation and notified police. Police said the alleged statutory rape occurred in late January. Biladeau was detained on $1,000 bail and is expected to be arraigned in Northampton District Court this morning, police said. EASTHAMPTON Police arrested Scott M.

Bris- sette, 23, of 132 High at 8:59 p.m. Wednesday at the McDonald's on Northampton Street for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Police reported an accident at 6:02 a.m. today in the Easthampton rotary. be tested, on Pleasant Street.

both of her clearly what take out of Jeffrey T. Desormier, 19, of Chicopee, was in the rotary and turning right on Pleasant Street. Police said he was driving too fast for road conditions and his vehicle crossed the center line and hit the vehicle of Kimberly M. Therrien, 22, of 513 Whitney Holyoke, who was stopped at the stop sign on Pleasant Street. UMass office to help assure accuracy AMHERST An interdisciplinary research institute at the University of Massachusetts will help determine whether the federal Census 2000 tally for this state is accurate.

"We'll review the full counts as they come in to determine if there are places where people are being said Stephen P. Coelen, director of the Massachusetts Institute for Social and Economic Research, known as MISER. "I don't know how much flexibility we will be given." Founded in 1981, MISER is the liaison between the state and the U.S. Bureau of the Census and houses all Massachusetts data from censuses taken over the past 20 years. It provides data analysis and reporting services to state agencies, local governments and the public, as well as population projections for cities and towns.

"In 1990, post-census surveys seemed to indicate Massachusetts was undercounted, but less so than other places," Coelen said. "We're not sure we can ever count everybody, but we hope we can do better than in the past." Currently, Coelen said, the staff is helping the Census Bureau compile an accurate list of group residences, such as college dormitories and nursing homes, where census counts must also be taken. KAY J. MORAN education effort will be neighbor- to-neighbor, he said, "to communicate with each other that no harm comes to you, but on the contrary it brings good." As a result of the head-on collision, both vehicles were seriously damaged. Police reports said Therrien was injured but declined transport to a hospital.

Desormier was cited for a lane violation, police said. WILLIAMSBURG Police said there was an accident Tuesday at 11:20 a.m. on the corner of Route 9 and Route 143. A vehicle driven by Yvonne C. Gemme, 40, of 6 South Chesterfield, collided head-on with a car operated by Bruce L.

Basset, 53, of Monroe, Maine. There were no injuries. Police arrested Patrick J. Riggott, 22, of 209 Russell Hadley, Monday at 12:30 p.m. and charged him with violation of an abuse prevention order.

Police said there was an accident Friday at 7:30 p.m. on South Street. A Westhampton resident was operating a vehicle that struck a pedestrian, who was walking his dog during the snowstorm. The pedestrian was not seriously injured. The driver will be summoned to court and charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.

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