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Vice principal Dougherty given an emotional farewell at WHS

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – Thursday was Jack Dougherty Day at Westfield High School, as announced by the new sign in front of the school. The longtime educator, who served as vice principal at the school since November of 2001, recently announced that he would be retiring on Jan. 1. To celebrate the day, staff and students dressed in khakis and polo shirts, his signature look.

Dougherty is also a Bomber, having graduated WHS in the Class of 1971. He did his undergraduate work at Westfield State, and graduate work at Springfield College.

He said his goal was always to work at Westfield High.

“Sixteen years of my life trying to get here until (Principal) Tom Daly took me into the fold and I knew I was home,” Dougherty said Thursday.

He had the opportunity to thank Daly himself during the surprise part of the day, an assembly held in Dougherty’s honor at 1 p.m., to which former colleagues, invited guests, students past and present, family and friends came to salute him, among them Mayor Brian P. Sullivan, and State Rep. John Velis. Tracy Donovan, his

Jack Dougherty says goodbye to students, staff and friends on Thursday after 15 years at WHS. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Dougherty’s family and newest grandson Jack joined him for the celebration. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Carrie Salzer, adjustment counselor, Karen Bashow, network specialist, and guidance counselors Kristin Puleo and Marylina Asselin dressed in khakis and polo shirts to honor Jack Dougherty on Thursday. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Mayor Brian P. Sullivan read a proclamation declaring Dec. 22 as Jack Dougherty Day. (Photo by Amy Porter)

“Life began for me when I ceased to admire and began to remember.”

secretary for 14 ½ years, said he had no idea.

“So many people have come back to honor Jack.

This is great!” said guidance counselor Merylina Asselin, dressed in khakis and a polo shirt as were the rest of the counselors.

Dougherty arrived last to the gymnasium, through a line of Bomber cheerleaders waving their pompoms. Former vice principal Kathy Hogan Friguletti, who served as emcee, invited Dougherty to the podium in the middle of the floor, surrounded by invited guests. Obviously overwhelmed with emotion, he greeted them one by one.

“Jack, today is all about you,” said Mayor Sullivan. After listing facts about Dougherty’s career, Sullivan also noted some of Dougherty’s best known sayings, including “Walk and talk, people,” and “Holy Buckets, Batman!” He then read a proclamation declaring Dec. 22 as Jack Dougherty Day in the City of Westfield. Sullivan added that the real honor was the enthusiasm and admiration that everyone in the room had for him.

Westfield athletic director Eileen Flaherty thanked Dougherty for his mentorship during her first couple of years on the job, and spoke about what an asset he was to the athletic program at the school.

Student athlete and senior Conner Calvenese echoed that statement.

“First, I’m going to miss you most of anyone here when I graduate,” said Calvanese “I don’t think I would have gotten out of high school without you,” Calvanese said.

The Bombers Cheerleaders lined up on the floor to do a special cheer in this honor, and Kori Bruno led the Show Choir in the song, “Best Day of my Life.”

Rep. John Velis read a citation from the House of Representatives and said, “The entire membership extends its best wishes to you.”

An emotional Lisa Strycharz and Ben Hatch,

Dougherty entered the gymnasium through a line of Bomber’s cheerleaders. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Seee Dougherty, Page 3

DPW gives update on water meter project

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – There has been another update to the town water meter project by DPW Director Randy Brown.

According to Brown, the contractor for the project, East National Water, has reported that they are anywhere from 15% to 20% complete. Brown and East National Water are having weekly conference calls throughout the duration of the project in order to track and monitor progress.

In town daily, East National Water is installing between 14 and 16 water meters a day at residences.

As the project breaks up the town into four regions, the contractor is currently on the second region right now. That region includes Congamond Rd. and all other streets that surround Congamond Lake.

Brown mentioned that East National Water is getting close to being done with the second region and will continue to move forward.

See Water Meter Project, Page 3

DPW Director Randy Brown gives an update about the water meter project. (WNG File Photo)

A room at Wintergreen Kennel where pets get one-onone attention.

Maximus the Labrador retriever basking in the sun in the outdoor play area of Wintergreen Kennel.

Traveling for the holidays or vacation? What about your pets?

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—We don’t want to, but sometimes pets have to be left behind during vacations.

Whether it is during the holidays when we go to families who are allergic, or you’re taking a trip to some exotic locale where pets aren’t exactly welcome, it’s something that most pet owners face at least once in their lives. Luckily, there are some options for pet owners locally if you cannot find a way to bring your pet pooch, feline or whatever else you have to where you’re going.

For many, the option of letting

your animal stay at a boarding kennel may be the right decision. There are several in the greater Westfield area, with five listed on the Yelp website in the area.

When pets stay at a boarding kennel, they are able to spend time with other animals, get attention from staff who are there for most of the day and generally get their own room to stay in at night.

“Each day they get tender love and care,” Judith Conlin, owner of Wintergreen Kennels in Southampton, said. “Someone is here with the dogs every day of the year.”

Many other kennels, like

Wintergreen, will also provide your pets with specialized diets, administer any medications that they may need See Pets, Page 3

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Rambo the pet alligator can stay, Florida officials say LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman is being allowed to keep her 6-footlong pet alligator at home following a fight with state wildlife officials over the growing size of the reptile.

A spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Thursday that the agency had reached an agreement with Mary Thorn, allowing her to keep her 125-pound reptile named Rambo at home.

Wildlife officials say alligators that measure more than 6 feet must have 2.5 acres of land.

Rambo has earned local celebrity status in Lakeland, which is located between Tampa and Orlando. The alligator has been with Thorn for more than 11 years and wears clothes. Rambo was recently captured wearing a Santa hat.

Thorn is not allowed to exhibit Rambo under the terms of the agreement.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, Dec. 23, the 358th day of 2016. There are eight days left in the year.

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n Dec. 23, 1941, during World War II, American forces on Wake Island surrendered to the Japanese.

ON THIS DATE: In 1788, Maryland passed an act to cede an area “not exceeding ten miles square” for the seat of the national government; about 2/3 of the area became the District of Columbia.

In 1823, the poem “Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas” was published in the Troy (New York) Sentinel; the verse, more popularly known as “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” was later attributed to Clement C. Moore.

In 1893, the Engelbert Humperdinck opera “Haensel und Gretel” was first performed in Weimar, Germany.

In 1913, the Federal Reserve System was created as President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act. In 1928, the National Broadcasting Company set up a permanent, coast-to-coast network.

surgical team removed a kidney from 23-year-old Ronald Herrick and implanted it in Herrick’s twin brother, Richard.

In 1968, 82 crew members of the U.S. intelligence ship Pueblo were released by North Korea, 11 months after they had been captured.

In 1975, Richard S. Welch, the Central Intelligence Agency station chief in Athens, was shot and killed outside his home by the militant group November 17.

In 1986, the experimental airplane Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan (ruh-TAN’) and Jeana Yeager, completed the first non-stop, non-refueled round-the-world flight as it returned safely to Edwards Air Force Base in California.

In 1991, fire destroyed a house in Corsicana, Texas, killing three young children; their father, Cameron Todd Willingham, was convicted of starting the blaze and was executed in 2004, although some experts raised questions about whether the fire had been deliberately set.

TEN YEARS AGO:

In 1948, former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo and six other Japanese war leaders were executed in Tokyo.

The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment; Iran immediately rejected the resolution. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held the first Israeli-Palestinian summit in 22 months.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger broke his leg while skiing with his family in Sun Valley, Idaho.

In 1954, the first successful human kidney transplant took place at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston as a

After days of stalemate and rancor, Congress approved a

In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt restored the civil rights of about 1,500 people who’d been jailed for opposing World War I.

FIVE YEARS AGO:

two-month renewal of payroll tax cuts for 160 million workers and unemployment benefits for millions; President Barack Obama immediately signed the bill into law. Two car bombers blew themselves up in Damascus outside the heavily guarded compounds of Syria’s intelligence agencies, killing at least 44 people and wounding dozens more in a brazen attack on the powerful security directorates.

ONE YEAR AGO: Protesters blocked access to a terminal and caused significant holiday traffic delays around Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after staging a Black Lives Matter rally that also briefly shut down part of the Mall of America; the demonstrations were organized to draw attention to the recent police shooting of a black man in Minneapolis. Peggy Say, 74, who spent nearly seven years on a tireless quest for the release of her brother, AP journalist Terry Anderson, and fellow hostages from kidnappers in Lebanon, died in Cookeville, Tennessee.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor Ronnie Schell is 85. Emperor Akihito of Japan is 83. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Paul Hornung is 81. Actor Frederic Forrest is 80. Rock musician Jorma Kaukonen (YOR’-mah KOW’-kah-nen) is 76. Rock musician Ron Bushy is 75. Actor-comedian Harry Shearer is 73.

U.S. Army Gen. Wesley K. Clark (ret.) is 72. Actress Susan Lucci is 70. Singer-musician Adrian Belew is 67. Rock musician Dave Murray (Iron Maiden) is 60. Actress Joan Severance is 58. Singer Terry Weeks is 53. Rock singer Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) is 52. The former first lady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, is 49. Rock musician Jamie Murphy is 41. Jazz musician Irvin Mayfield is 39.

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Emotions ran high during the assembly. (Photo by Amy Porter)

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advisors to the Class of 2017, said Dougherty had been there for the class since day one, the most consistent administrator they’ve had.

Retired principal Thom Daly then came to the podium.

“I’m here today, because I guess I’m responsible for Jack Dougherty being here,” Daly said. He said during his time as principal, he would often go on the intercom to recognize achievements and congratulate individuals and groups, thanking them for making Westfield a little bit better.

“Jack certainly made Westfield High School a little bit better. Thank you for all you’ve done. Now it’s time for you to enjoy your retirement,” Daly said.

Current principal Charles Jendrysik said the two words he had for Dougherty were “respect and appreciation,” and said he was grateful for the opportunity to learn from him.

“I don’t know where I’d be without your help,” Jendrysik said.

Finally, Dougherty himself took the podium, joking by starting with, “Thank you – you’re dismissed.”

“I always wanted this job, and I’m a little sad to be leaving,” Dougherty said. “Be good, be respectful, do well. Push yourself to the next level,” Dougherty told the students, many of whom lined up to give him a hug before leaving the gymnasium.

“I just appreciate my time here. The kids have always been number one,” Dougherty said following the program.

When asked, Dougherty said his future plans include helping his son Zachary with his business, Extreme Tree Service, and enjoying his son Jake and Megan’s newborn baby, Jack, his fifth grandchild.

Jack Dougherty and secretary Tracy Donovan, who helped to keep the assembly a surprise. (Photo by Amy Porter) “I want to look into higher ed, and see what I can do in the collegiate level,” Dougherty said, adding that he is also looking forward to spending time with this wife Pamela and traveling.

Also on his post-retirement list are taking care of the bees in his home apiary, and going bow-hunting and fishing, a wellknown pleasure parodied by the Student Council in a skit in which the only student who received a pass for absence or tardiness was the one who came in with a rod & reel from a six-day fishing trip.

Continued from Page 1 “Within the next week or two, they’ll be The Westfield News first reported on the moving on to the next region,” said Brown. water meter project on Sept. 17. It was noted The DPW will be sending out cards to all that residential meters are up to 20 years old. residents in the third region so they can be At a town meeting two years ago, Brown was aware that the project is headed their way. able to secure local appropriated funds of up to Region three is the Northeast quadrant of $1.4 million for this project. town, which includes Foster Rd., North It is mandatory that every home throughout Longyard Rd., sections of Feeding Hills Rd., Southwick gets their old water meter replaced and all neighborhoods off of those main roads. with a new one and up to 2,600 water meters While the water meter project is a long pro- will be installed in total. cess, Brown is certainly satisfied with how If a resident is aware that their region is up things have gone thus far. to get their meter replaced, they can make an I don’t think they’ve (East National Water) appointment with East National Water at had any significant issues to hold them up,” (800)-252-8556. Any questions or thoughts said Brown. “They’re cranking them (meters) for the DPW, Brown can be reached at 413away at a pretty good pace.”

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WESTFIELD — Due to the observance of the Christmas Holiday on Monday Dec. 26th, trash and recycling collection will be delayed for one day from the regular schedule. Pickup for Monday will be on Tuesday, etc. with Friday’s pickup taking place on Saturday.

Recycling is on the “A” week schedule.

WESTFIELD – State Senator Don Humason is seeking interns to help with constituent service and legislative work in his District Office, located at 64 Noble Street in Westfield.

“Every day is unique in my office, which makes for a great opportunity to learn about our government and develop new skills,” said Senator Don Humason. “In addition to the quality constituent services we provide every day, we’ll be starting a new session in the Senate that will bring a flurry of legislative activity to my office that makes for an exciting time for anyone interested in government.”

The ideal intern is a college student who receives school credit for a structured internship experience. Preference will be given to individuals who live in the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District Positions, which are unpaid and non-partisan, are available immediately. A resume, references, or writing sample may be required.

Those interested may contact Senator Humason’s District Chief of Staff, Andrew Renfro, for more information by calling (413) 568-1366.

Senator Humason represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District, consisting of the cities of Agawam, Easthampton, Holyoke and Westfield, parts of the city of Chicopee, and the towns of Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southampton, Southwick and Tolland.

Senator Humason maintains a district office for the convenience of his constituents and encourages them to contact him at his district office at 64 Noble Street in Westfield, Massachusetts 01085, (413) 568-1366; or his Boston office, State House, Room 313A, Boston, Massachusetts 02133, (617) 722-1415. His email address is Donald.Humason@ MASenate.gov.

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Westfield Gas + Electric Office Closings For The Winter Holidays WESTFIELD, MA (Dec. 2016) – The offices of Westfield Gas + Electric will be closed at noon on Friday, December 2 through Monday, December 26. In addition, the offices will be closed on January 2nd in recognition of the New Year holiday. The employees of WG+E extend a hearty happy holidays and wishes for a peaceful new year to the entire community of Westfield. The office at 100 Elm Street will open again for regular business at 8:30 am on Tuesday, December 27.

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

SOUTHWICK Town Hall Closed All Day

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

BLANDFORD Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm

TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am

CHESTER Selectmen’s Meeting at 6 pm Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm

SOUTHWICK Town Hall Closed All Day

GRANVILLE Town Hall Closed

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

TOLLAND Board of Assessors at 10 am

WESTFIELD Conservation Commission meeting is cancelled

GRANVILLE Fire at 7 pm

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28

BLANDFORD Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm

HUNTINGTON Board of Health at 6 pm

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and some may even give your furry friend essentially a spa day.

Wintergreen and others will pamper your pet with grooming, including a thorough cleaning, nail clipping and in Wintergreen’s case, passive drying of the pets in warming shelters.

Of course, these options are at an additional cost in many cases, and with prices ranging from $20 to $50 a night, the cost can climb quickly. However, if stays are booked over an extended period of time, many kennels will provide a discounted rate and many, such as Wintergreen, will provide you with updates on your pet, including pictures or video, each day.

In addition to kennels, there is an emerging way of taking care of pets when people are gone. Pet sitting has become a popular alternative for many people, especially for those whose pets may be less hospitable to staying away from home, like cats. The option is similar in cost to kenneling and provides stability and flexibility for you and your pet.

“People don’t realize that the option’s there,” Katherine Cartagena from Paws Up Pet Sitting in Westfield, said. “They get a puppy for Christmas and then they realize they have to go back to work, so then what?”

Pet sitting provides owners with the ability to not just have someone watch after their pet when they are on vacation, but even if they just want someone to check in while they are working.

Pet sitters like Paws Up will set schedules with you and determine times to visit. When they visit they may feed the animal, spend time with it or take them for a walk—it’s all in how you structure it with them. Additionally, the pet sitter may even stay overnight with the pet in the home, which is one of the services Cartagena offers, as well.

Another advantage to pet sitting is that the pet can stay in your home, which provides the animal with an additional security—especially when its owner is gone.

“They’re already losing their owner for that time, so we don’t want them to lose their home too,” Cartagena said.

Katherine Cartagena from Paws Up Pet Sitting posing with her cats Perhaps the biggest advantage of pet sitting however, is that it is convenient. Most kennels require an advanced notice that there will be services needed, such as staying overnight, but Cartagena said that pet sitters are generally more flexible and can be requested on the day that a visit may be needed.

Regardless of your decision when you vacation or go away for a holiday, make sure that the kennel or pet sitter is pet CPR- and first aid-certified. Also, make sure to have all of the pet’s veterinarian information, as well as in medical conditions, provided to whoever may be caring for the animal.

Maximus the Labrador retriever basking in the sun in the outdoor play area of Wintergreen Kennel

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Trump’s inaugural to include interfaith prayer service

By RACHEL ZOLL AP Religion Writer Donald Trump's Inaugural weekend will include an interfaith prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral, a customary event but complicated this year by anger over the president-elect's rhetoric on Muslims, immigrants and others.

The service was announced Wednesday by the presidential inaugural committee, which provided no details on the ceremony or participants. A similar 2013 event for President Barack Obama's second-term Inaugural included about two dozen religious leaders, including three Muslims, along with representatives of Judaism, evangelical Christianity, mainline Protestantism, Orthodox Christianity and Sikhism.

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the Roman Catholic archbishop of Washington, has been helping plan the Jan. 21 service and will participate, said his spokeswoman, Chieko Noguchi. She said the organizing "is still in its early stages."

Washington Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde, who oversees the cathedral, declined an interview request Wednesday.

A cathedral spokesman released a brief statement saying the service "is a moment for our next president to pause and contemplate the incredible responsibility he has been entrusted with and to listen as the faith community offers prayers for the office of the president." In an interview Tuesday on NPR's "The Diane Rehm Show," Budde said "all faiths will be represented at his (Trump's) request and we will pray for the good of our nation."

The cathedral, part of the Episcopal Church, a liberal Protestant group, has hosted presidential funerals and national prayers of mourning, including a ceremony with evangelist Billy Graham three days after the Sept. 11 attacks. The cathedral also has been deeply involved in interfaith outreach, including hosting Friday communal prayer for Muslims two years ago — a first for the worship space.

The cathedral staff and other religious leaders will work with the inaugural committee on the event, but the committee "can't dictate everything about it because it is, in fact, an Episcopal cathedral, so they have to negotiate" over who is invited and what they say during the ceremony, according to Charles Haynes of the Religious Freedom Center at the Newseum Institute in Washington.

Johnnie Moore, a member of Trump's evangelical advisory board, which meets weekly, said the decision about religious events related to the inaugural would be made by the president-elect's aides, not the advisory group. Moore said he has been to Trump Tower in New York more than once to discuss policy and plans to attend the inauguration and the cathedral service. "It's going to be reconciliatory," said Moore, a public relations executive who leads The KAIROS Company. He said the ceremony will underscore "the president-elect's commitment to having a presidency for all Americans."

Trump won 81 percent of white evangelical voters and 52 percent of the overall Catholic vote. Conservative Christians and others have been deeply heartened by Trump's promise to appoint conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices, among other pledges.

But Trump lost Latino Catholics and attracted only 24 percent of Jews. He has drawn condemnations from a wide range of religious leaders for calling Mexicans rapists, while pledging to deport large numbers of immigrants in the country illegally and promising during the campaign to temporarily ban immigrants from Muslim nations. This week, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced a new working group to advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees.

Earlier this month, more than 300 American Muslim leaders sent a letter to Trump expressing grave concern about his incoming administration, including appointees who have cast suspicion on all Muslims as a potential terror threat.

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Trump: US must ‘greatly strengthen’ nuclear capability

By JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has re-opened the debate over nuclear proliferation, calling for the United States to "greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability" until the rest of the world "comes to its senses" regarding nuclear weapons.

His comments Thursday on Twitter came hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin said strengthening his country's nuclear capabilities should be a chief military objective in the coming year. The president-elect's statement also followed his meetings a day earlier with top Pentagon officials and defense contractors.

Trump did not expand on the actions he wants the U.S. to take or say why he raised the issue Thursday.

Spokesman Jason Miller said the president-elect was referring to the threat of nuclear proliferation "particularly to and among terrorist organizations and unstable and rogue regimes."

Miller said Trump sees modernizing the nation's deterrent capability "as a vital way to pursue peace through strength."

If Trump were to seek an expansion of the nuclear stockpiles, it would mark a sharp shift in U.S. national security policy. President Barack Obama has made nuclear nonproliferation a centerpiece of his agenda, calling in 2009 for the U.S. to lead efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons — a goal he acknowledged would not be accomplished quickly or easily.

Still, the U.S. has been moving forward on plans to upgrade its aging nuclear arsenal. Earlier this year, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the Pentagon planned to spend $108 billion over the next five years to sustain and improve its nuclear force.

The U.S. and Russia hold the vast majority of the world's nuclear weapons. In 2010, the two countries signed the New START treaty capping the number of nuclear warheads and missile launchers each country can possess. The agreement is in effect until 2021 and can be extended for another five years.

The state of the U.S. nuclear arsenal was rarely addressed during the presidential campaign. Trump's vanquished Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, repeatedly cast the Republican as too erratic and unpredictable to have control of the nation's nuclear arsenal.

The president-elect's transition website says he "recognizes

the uniquely catastrophic threats posed by nuclear weapons and cyberattacks," adding that he will modernize the nuclear arsenal "to ensure it continues to be an effective deterrent."

Trump has spent the week at Mar-a-Lago, his South Florida estate, meeting advisers and interviewing candidates for a handful of Cabinet positions that remain unfilled. On Wednesday, he met with Pentagon officials and the CEOs of Boeing and Lockheed Martin, companies with lucrative government contracts.

Since winning the election, Trump has complained about the cost of Boeing's work on two new Air Force One planes and Lockheed's contract for F-35 fighter jets. Following the meetings, both CEOs said they had discussed lowering costs of the projects with the president-elect.

On Thursday, Trump pitted the two companies against each other on Twitter. "Based on the tremendous cost and cost overruns of the Lockheed Martin F-35, I have asked Boeing to price-out a comparable F-18 Super Hornet!" he tweeted.

Boeing spokesman Todd Blecher said Thursday, "We have committed to working with the president-elect and his administration to provide the best capability, deliverability and affordability." Lockheed declined to comment.

Trump's tweet came after the close of trading on Wall Street.

But in after-hours dealings, shares of Bethesda, Marylandbased Lockheed Martin Corp. fell 2 percent, while Chicagobased Boeing Co.'s stock rose 1 percent.

Boeing and Lockheed are also among the companies pursuing a contract for replacing Minuteman missiles in the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Spokespeople for the two companies declined to comment on whether that contract came up during Trump's meetings with their CEOs. The president-elect was also building up his White House staff, announcing Thursday that campaign manager Kellyanne Conway would serve as a counselor. The move will put Conway in close proximity to the president, though she is also expected to remain a visible presence promoting Trump's agenda in the media.

Trump also announced veteran Republican operatives Sean Spicer as his press secretary and Jason Miller as communications director. Hope Hicks, Trump's long-serving campaign spokeswoman, is also joining the White House in a senior communications position.

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WESTFIELD – Remo Pirola, 90, (1926-2016) passed away on December 21, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born and educated in Piazzalunga, Italy. Remo was the son of the late Enrico and Assunta (Colmegna) Pirola. He was employed as a foreman for John S. Lane & Sons and retired in 1991 after over 40 years. He was a member of the Italian Fraternal Club and the Caspano Club. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed a glass of wine, and loved to sit on his porch and watch the birds. Remo and his wife Christina were very social and hospitable. Their door was always open to family and friends. Remo was predeceased by his beloved wife Christina (Chistolini) Pirola in 2006 and is survived by his children, Steven R. Pirola and his husband Greg Wilson of Bloomfield, CT, Donna J. Sullivan and her husband Joe of Southwick, and David J. Pirola and his husband Scott Michaels of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, a brother Leo Pirola and his wife Carolyn of Westfield, his sisters, Sofia Russo and her husband Sebastian of Westfield and Emma Dellarippa of E. Hartford, CT, two cherished grandchildren Joseph Sullivan of New York, NY and Melissa Cornell and her husband Steve of Clifton Park, NY, and two great grandchildren, Zachary and Christina. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 AM from the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Mary’s Church Bartlett St. Westfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4-7 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of Flowers, donations in honor of Remo can be made to The Italian Fraternal Club: 57 Katherine St. Westfield, MA. www.firtionadams.com

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Judge rules Boston ride services not subject to taxi rules BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged Boston was improperly holding services such as Uber or Lyft to different standards than taxi cab owners.

The Boston Globe reports U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel Gorton ruled Wednesday that the lawsuit was made irrelevant by a new state law that prohibits local governments from creating their own rules for those services.

The cab companies had argued in their lawsuit that Boston was violating their equal protection rights by holding them to stricter standards.

The taxi owners say they will now focus on a separate lawsuit that challenges the state law.

That law requires background check for those who drive for ride-hailing companies, but doesn't require them to be fingerprinted, something that is required for taxi drivers in Boston.

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City Street Snow Parking Ban WESTFIELD — The City Of Westfield has an On-Street Snow Ban Parking Policy during plowable snowstorms.

Motorists are not allowed to park on the city streets from the beginning of a parking ban announcement until after the storm ceases and the plowing has been completed on the streets.

Announcement of a parking ban is done on the Local Cable Access Channel 15, TV Stations WWLP22 And WBGY 40 and The Local Radio Stations, WMAS, WHYN, WNNZ. When a parking ban is called motorists must obey the policy or they will be subject to towing and a parking violation.

When a snowstorm is anticipated to begin during the night, motorists who park their vehicles overnight on the street in front of their residence should move their vehicles off the street prior to retiring for the night.

Motorists who use the downtown core streets for business parking during a snow ban must park in on of the city’s offstreet parking lots. the off-street lots are free during snow bans from 9am to 5pm only. this action will allow the streets to be plowed and prvent motorists from being towed and receiving parking violations.

Motorists may call the following offices or go on the city’s website for confirmattion of a parking ban.

• Public Works 572-6267 • Parking Clerk 572-6202 Press 2 • Police Dept 562-5411 Ext 8 • Mayor 572-6201 • City Website – Www.Cityofwestfield.Org Announcement of a parking ban is reported by the following: • Local Cable Access Channel 15 • Tv Stations WWLP22, CMS3, ABC40 & FOX6 • The Local Radio Stations Wmas, Whyn, Wnnz • City Website – Www.Cityofwestfield.Org

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These tensions could discourage some religious leaders from participating in the cathedral service. "As a matter of conscience, religious leaders who are concerned about the next administration might do well to be a part of this ceremony and to pray for what they would like to see, to lift up religious freedom, to lift up a country that is religiously diverse and call on the president-elect to remember that as he takes office," Haynes said.

Rizwan Jaka, board chairman of the Washington-area mosque ADAMS, one of the largest mosques in the country, said "it would be very good for Muslims to be a part of this" cathedral service. The spiritual leader of ADAMS, Imam Mohamed Magid, was one of the three Muslims who participated in the 2013 service at the cathedral for Obama. Magid was one of the signers of the Muslim letter to Trump.

"I believe our nation must come together in unity and healing. I believe we must continue to advocate for religious freedom, better race relations, women's rights, national security, civil rights and counter bigotry in all forms," Jaka said.

The cathedral service will be held on a Saturday morning, during the Jewish Sabbath, when observant Jews are forbidden to drive or use electricity, among other restrictions, potentially complicating efforts to find a rabbi to participate in the service.

Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared are Orthodox Jews and would face the same Shabbat limits. The inaugural is constitutionally mandated to be held on Jan. 20, and the National Cathedral service is usually held the next day.

Nathan Diament, head of the public policy arm of the Orthodox Union, the main communal association for Orthodox Judaism, said the cathedral service "should not be looked at in a partisan way."

"It's meant to be a unifying event," Diament said. "It's meant to focus on praying for the success, not only of the president but also his entire administration and the new Congress, which is something everyone should hope for."

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2017 Sons of Erin Colleen

Applications are now available for the 36th Annual Colleen Contest and Ball.

The contest is open to young women of Irish heritage between the ages of 17 and 22. Applicants must be from Westfield, Southwick, Blandford, Granville, Chester, Huntington, Montgomery, Russell or a daughter/granddaughter of a Sons of Erin member.

Applications can be picked up at WHS, WTA, St. Mary's HS, STRHS, Gateway Regional or the Sons of Erin.

Applications must be postmarked by January 14, 2017.

The Ball will be held at Chez Josef on February 3, 2017.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the Sons of Erin soon. Along with many prizes, the Colleen will be awarded a voucher for a trip to Ireland and will represent Westfield, along with her Court at many events including the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade.

LOST & FOUND LOST:Poinsettia Christmas pin. Lost 12/3/16 possibly in Big Y or CVS on E Main St or WS house tour. Call or text 537-6242. (12-14) LOST: White handkerchief with blue embroidery. Between Pine Hill Cemetery and Mechanic St on 11/11/16. 413-562-2268. (11-14) FOUND: Cat, Grey, short hair cat. West Springfield - Dewey St./Sibley Ave. Please call: 732-4954 (11-08)

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is now set up as an eligible charity in Amazon Smile If you use Amazon, CSF would appreciate it if you would make all your purchases through Amazon Smile because CSF will get a percent of all purchases made. It only takes a minute to setup your account.

- Go to www.smile.amazon.com - Box at bottom right of screen “Pick your own charitable organization” -Type CSF Westfield and then click the Search button -Click the Select button next to our organization name

Seated Tai Chi at The YMCA If you have: Parkinson, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis or similar conditions; asthma / bronchiectasis or a stroke the Seated Tai Chi program is supported by the Arthritis Foundation worldwide; shown by many medical studies to reduces falls, alleviate pain, improves quality of life and better lung capacity. The YMCA of Greater Westfield is offering a Seated Tai Chi class for any individual that has impaired balance that leads to diminishing functional ability and an increased risk of falling. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.

For many, it continues as a lifetime journey. Many people want to try tai chi, but mobility issues cause them to hesitate.

Dr. Paul lam and a team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to give us a safe and effective way to learn tai chi. The seated version of Tai Chi can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practice tai chi without the fear of falling.

People with almost any chronic condition can learn to improve their health and mobility. Instructor, Ellie D’Allesandro, is board certified Tai chi, seated tai chi and fall prevention tai chi instructor. This program begins January 2nd. Classes will be held Monday and Wednesday 1:15pm-2PM. For more information, contact the YMCA of Greater Westfield, 413. 568.8631

Hanukah Party, Menorah Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, December 27 at 6:30pm - FREE! Park Square, downtown Westfield & Amelia Park Children’s Museum, 29 Broad St. The Mayor honors the wonderful Jewish community of Westfield on the fourth night of Hanukah for a Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Everyone is welcome. After the ceremony, the folks at Amelia Park Children’s Museum invite everyone back to the museum for Latkes and Lights: A Hanukah Party, complete with latkes, applesauce, music, and family fun. Congregation Ahavas Achim’s Rabbi Efraim Eisen and members of the congregation will be participating in the ceremony and will provide the music and Hanukah songs. Dreidl! Dreidl! Please join us.

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Home decor trends for 2017 are all about ease, comfort

By KIM COOK Associated Press Decor trends take us on a little emotional journey every season. Some speak to how we're feeling, some to how we want to feel.

For 2017, trend spotters say we're looking for ease and comfort. Even at the luxury end of the decor spectrum, the look is less stiff suit, more velvet smoking jacket.

'EPHEMERAL' "When you look at this palette, it's a Sunday morning," says Laurie Pressman, a vice president at the Pantone Color Institute. These delicate hues — what she and others are calling an "ephemeral" trend — evoke airiness and light.

Gentle whites and chalky pastels, which gained popularity over the last year or two, now combine with darker yet soothing neutrals like marine, earth, moss and heather.

Textures are soft. Woods are low-luster.

"You can fall into it and relax," says Tom Mirabile, a New York-based consumer trends expert.

Crate & Barrel's spring collections include generous dollops of pistachio and aqua, bringing these nostalgic hues into kitchenware and accessories. (www.crateandbarrel.com ) Kitchenaid's newest mixers and bowls come in pretty shades of cornflower and buttercup. (www.kitchenaid.com ) And watch for lots of yellow, says Stephanie Pierce, design director at MasterBrand Cabinets. "From pale butter to dark mustard, yellows are cropping up everywhere," she says, in styles ranging from midcentury modern to country farmhouse.

Some motifs are getting re-worked in subtler ways. California-based designer Alison Palevsky points to animal prints like antelope and cheetah done in gray and beige instead of the traditional colors.

"The pattern adds immediate interest and texture to any room," she says, citing Stark Carpet's Antilocarpa in smoke, stone and silver.

LUXURY'S NEW LOOK If "ephemeral" is decor's languid glass of lemonade, "luxe" is a goblet of heady merlot.

Jewel tones, lustrous leathers and heftier, colored metals appeal to a new "visually expressive" generation, says Pantone's Pressman. "It's all about the finish — shine and luster."

Shiny brass and copper have been growing more popular, note Mat Sanders and Brandon Quattrone of the Los Angeles-based interior design studio Consort. "But 2017 will be about embracing the beauty of aged metals in furniture, hardware and fixtures." Look for burnished finishes in pieces large and small.

You'll see Art Deco references as well, and more of the simplicity and elegance of Danish, Italian and French modernism.

Some classic pieces are being reissued, like chairs designed by Danes Finn Juhl and Hans J. Wegner. Miami designers Todd Davis and Rob Brown are using color-infused woods in a Deco-inspired collection crafted by Indiana furniture maker Keith Fritz. (www.browndavis.com ) There are chic new frameless mirrors at West Elm with Deco flair. Curvy armchairs from Roar & Rabbit, as well as the Delphine console with marble top and brushed bronze hardware, evoke a continental sexiness. (www. westelm.com ) SETTING THE MOOD "The moody palate was huge" at spring's Milan Furniture Fair and is catching on among retailers, says New York designer Drew McGukin.

"I've been encouraging my clients to incorporate color in bold applications, like countertops," he says, citing in particular a new hue from Silestone "that captures the essence of soapstone — a deep, dusty, blue-gray hue softened with white veining." (www.silestone. com ) Benjamin Moore's Color of 2017 is Shadow, a deep grayed purple. And homes magazines are touting Farrow & Ball's eggplant Brinjal,

Behr's Havana Coffee and Dunn-Edwards' Mackintosh Midnight as moody must-haves. (www.benjaminmoore.com ; www.farrowandball.com; www.behr.com ) Look for drama in other wallcoverings too, where artistry is flourishing. California photographer Don Flood's micro-images of abalone shells, insects, agave leaves and minerals are blown up into bold wallpapers. (www. fliepaper.com ) Calico Wallpapers' Satori collection interprets Japanese pottery techniques in tones of burnished metallic and clay. Their Fragments collection evokes rainy, fog-bound mountains. (www.calicowallpaper.com ) OUTDOORSY Relaxing and refreshing, this trend hits all the "green" notes with an emphasis on a natural palette, organic silhouettes and sustainable materials. Think farmstead, writ urban.

In this Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, file photo, Stephanie Rowell and her daughter Sydney, 5, shop at Toys R Us - Town Center in Kennesaw, Ga. Holiday shopping procrastinators can breathe easy. Yes, most online shipping deadlines have passed. But many retailers are offering other ways to get gifts at the last minute, whether it’s staying open through the wee hours of the night like Toys R Us, or offering Christmas Eve store pickup like Wal-Mart. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

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Here are some last-minute options This photo provided by Brown Davis Interiors shows a rich purple console inside a penthouse apartment bedroom. Designed

by Brown Davis and crafted by Keith Fritz Fine Furniture, the Barry console is part of a collection of richly-hued furniture that takes a cue from Art Deco and makes it thoroughly modern. (Moris Moreno/Brown Davis Interiors via AP)

"It's kicking off your shoes, whether you're indoors or out," says Mirabile.

Crate & Barrel's chunky Big Sur furniture, in white oak, fits the vibe, as does a verdant assortment of faux banana trees, orchids and magnolias.

Donna Garlough of Joss & Main has noted the tropical look expanding.

"I'm seeing citrus trees in the mix — wallpaper with lemon branches, and botanical sketches of orange trees," she says.

"Complementing the trend, colors like kiwi, citron and chartreuse made a splash at last fall's decor markets, meaning they're probably going to hit homes and stores in 2017."

Pantone recently named Greenery their Color of the Year, citing its zestiness and vitality. Wayfair's got some green iron side chairs with an industrial look, as well as a transitional loveseat in the hue. (www.wayfair.com) Sky and ocean blues are perennial favorites, in cloud-patterned textiles in PB Teen's collection, and in embroidered, chambray and shibori table linens at Pottery Barn. Also at the retailer are galvanized steel serveware and kitchen storage items with an easy, rural vibe. (www.potterybarn.com ) Florals are a key component of the outdoorsy trend this spring; they're on everything from lampshades to lounge chairs.

British designer Ted Baker has a new collection of painted tiles with lush florals and chinoiserie rendered in rich hues on sleek glass. (www.tileshop.com ) MIXED BAG "The new look of global is not one single country," Mirabile says. "It's almost indefinable — call it neo-global, or geo-hybrid."

Pressman sees an eclecticism created by our personal and online travels.

Think a Chinese vase with an ikat print pillow, for example.

It's a collected, curated and comfortable look with appeal to homebodies looking to refresh their homes for the new year.

By JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday shopping procrastinators can breathe easy. Yes, most online shipping deadlines have passed. But many retailers are offering other ways to get gifts at the last minute, whether it's staying open through the wee hours of the night like Toys R Us, or offering Christmas Eve store pickup like Wal-Mart.

Here are some options for those still scrambling to buy presents:

MIDNIGHT RUNS Many stores are extending their hours in the days leading up to Christmas.

Toys R Us will stay open from 6 a.m. on Dec. 23 straight to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, while department store Kohl's will stay open from Dec. 20 until Christmas Eve. Certain Macy's department stores will be open all night between Dec. 22 and Dec. 23. Sears will close at midnight through Dec. 23 and close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. And Target will be open from 7 a.m. to midnight through Dec. 23 and stay open until at least 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

SHOP THE UNEXPECTED If you can't make it to the mall, a quick stop at a drug or specialty store might work. CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid are increasingly stocking their shelves with more toys for the little ones.

And those three drugstores also have a big selection of plastic gift cards for use at other stores, such as video game retailer GameStop or bookseller Barnes & Noble. Meanwhile, office supplies store Staples sells flying drones and adult coloring books. And Dick's Sporting Goods has Apple Watches, headphones and GoPro cameras.

STORE PICKUP If you want to avoid searching for items in the store, you're in luck. Many retailers let you buy items online and pick them up at a store the same day. After ordering and paying online, walk to a special section of the store with the confirmation email and ID and that's it. Macy's, Target and Best Buy are just some of the stores that offer store pickup. Wal-Mart says customers who order items before 6 p.m. on Dec. 23 can pick them up on Christmas Eve and even launched a website with the items that qualify at walmart.com/lastminutegifts. And at Sears.com, those who opt for store pickup between now and Christmas Eve can get 20 percent off clothing, jewelry and home goods if they type in a special promo code.

SEND AN E-GIFT The websites of some major stores are offering a way to give an instant gift, called an e-gift.

It's similar to a gift card, but is supposed to be a little more personal: You choose the item you want to buy — say sneakers or a sweater — click the "E-Gift" or "GiftNow" button, pay, and then the recipient gets an email telling them you bought them a gift. The gift receiver accepts it and can make adjustments, such as changing the color or size, before it ships. Or they can just get something else entirely from the store.

The service carries no extra charges to the gift giver or receiver, and is available on several websites, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Ralph Lauren.

SAME-DAY DELIVERY

It will cost you more, but if you're desperate, you can get some items delivered the same day you order them online. Macy's offers same-day delivery in some cities and so does Nordstrom.

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The concert begins with “Joyful and Triumphant.”

Westfield High School Choirs Winter Concert The Westfield High School Choirs finish off the Holiday Season Concerts for the Westfield School System. The concert ranges from popular to classical music. The chorus alumni were asked to join the chorus for the finale “Hallelujah Chorus”. For these and other photos please visit www.thewestfieldnews.com. (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher)

Leah Howard shows us her holiday spirit.

Radames Velez completes the bass section.

Dominic Mencuri-Campana leads the bass section.

Robert Rodriguez adds his tenor voice.

A group of pre-schoolers join the group to sing “Jingle Bells.”

Cassy Dupee follows the direction of Mrs. Bruno.

Rachel Jablonski keeps her eye on the director.

Desiree Brown gives us a big smile.

The students present Mrs. Bruno with a Christmas present.

Cylie Price likes to smile and Gemma Lugo waits for sing. direction.

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Rams leap past Indians to 4-0

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WARE – Home or away, the Southwick-Tolland Regional High School boys’ basketball team is looking like a force to be reckoned with.

Three players reached double digits in the scoring column, and unbeaten Southwick scored 15 points in every quarter to down host Ware 60-51 Thursday night.

Southwick’s Tim McGrath scored a team-high 15 points. Nick Hough and Matt Daley netted 13 and 10 points, respectively, for the Rams (4-0). Bradley Durand, Ryan LeClair, and Chris Molta each had seven.

Ware’s Ryan Johnson (18) and Fernando Montalban (10) combined for 28 points.

Eagles look Golden Central 102, Westfield 35 Central outscored visiting Westfield 28-9 in the first quarter, and averaged 25 points per quarter to put up a 100 spot at home.

Five players netted double digits for Central with Josh Pressley’s 22 points leading the way. Maickel DeJesus (18 points), Jorge Torres (15), Levi White (11) and Robert Jenkins (10) were the other Golden Eagles who soared.

Gabe Piepergerdes drained four 3-pointers to lead Westfield with 13 points.

Czerechma hits 16 in WTA loss Pioneer Valley Christian 44, Westfield Technical Academy 38 Matthew Porter scored 15 points, and Noah Connor had 10 to lead Pioneer Valley Christian Academy.

Westfield Tech’s Andrew Czerechma notched a game-high 16.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Eagles soar past Gators Easthampton 39, Gateway 13 Easthampton went on a 7-0 run to start the game, and built a 24-4 halftime lead en route to a home win. Eagles’ Juli Korza recorded a game-high 17 points.

Becca Herman led Gateway with four.

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Southwick’s Hunter Iglesias, center, goes up strong against the Ware defense Thursday night. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Southwick’s Tim McGrath (5) attempts a shot from the corner. (Photo by Chris

Southwick’s Ryan LeClair (22) goes up with the ball against Ware. (Photo by Chris Putz) Southwick’s Matt Daley, center, makes an acrobatic move in the paint against host Ware Thursday night.

(Photo by Chris Putz)

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WINTER ’16-17 HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Friday, Dec. 23 No Sports Scheduled Monday, Dec. 26 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 27 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs.

Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Wachusett, Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Northampton, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at Methuen High School, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Watertown, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Watertown, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 29 WRESTLING @ Phil Tomkiel Holiday Tournament, Agawam High School, 9 a.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Guilford, Ingalis Rink 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs.

Algonquin, Site TBD, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 30 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Danbury, Ingalis Rink, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

Mon., Jan. 2 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 3 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 5:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Northampton, 7 p.m.

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, Jan. 4 ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Arena, Friday, Dec. 23 Thursday, Jan. 5 7 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Taconic, Amelia Park Ice Arena, JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 5:30 WRESTLING vs. Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

2 p.m. p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, Westfield BOYS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled Middle School North, 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6 Friday, Jan. 6 Monday, Dec. 26 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Lee, Westfield BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Longmeadow ICE HOCKEY at Greenfield, Collins-Moylan Middle School South, 4:30 p.m. @ Smith College, 3:45 p.m.

Arena, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Lee, Westfield Middle BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at East Longmeadow, 4 Tuesday, Dec. 27 School South, 6 p.m. p.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, Amelia Park Ice GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at West Springfield, 5:30 Arena, 2 p.m.

Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m. p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee, Amelia Park Ice GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at West Springfield, 7 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled Arena, 8 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs.

Thursday, Dec. 29 Monday, Jan. 9 Auburn, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 8 No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled p.m.

Friday, Dec. 30 Tuesday, Jan. 10 *Sunday, Jan, 8* No Sports Scheduled GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Voke, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs.

Mon., Jan. 2 Wednesday, Jan. 11 Belmont, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 3 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Mount Everett, Monday, Jan. 9 Tuesday, Jan. 3 5:30 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis, 5:30 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Mount Everett, 7 p.m. p.m.

School of Science, Westfield Middle School South, ICE HOCKEY at Easthampton, Lossone RinkBOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis, 7 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Williston Academy, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter Thursday, Jan. 12 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

School of Science, Westfield Middle School South, 6 No Sports Scheduled JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Central, 5:30 p.m. p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Central, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 4 Saturday, Jan. 14 No Sports Scheduled ICE HOCKEY at Chicopee, Smead Arena, noon

Friday, Dec. 23 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 26 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 27 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 28 WRESTLING at Smith Voke, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 29 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Dec. 30 No Sports Scheduled Mon., Jan. 2 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 3 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 5 JB BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. John J. Duggan Academy, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 9 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Vocational, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 12 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m.

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

Friday, Jan. 13 No Sports Scheduled Monday, Jan. 16 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 17 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Westfield Technical Academy, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 19 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter Public School, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter Public School, 6:30 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Friday, Dec. 23 No Sports Scheduled Monday, Dec. 26 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 27 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 28 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Dec. 29 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter School of Science, Dunbar Community Center, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter School of Science, Dunbar Community Center, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter School of Science, Dunbar Community Center, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 30 No Sports Scheduled Mon., Jan. 2 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 3 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Sci-Tech, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Jan. 6 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, 6 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 9 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Commerce, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 12 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Jan. 13 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. John J. Duggan Academy, 5 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 16 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 17 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 19 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Voke, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 26 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING at Ludlow, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Sci-Tech, 5:30 p.m.

SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY at Agawam, Olympia Ice Center, 6:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Sci-Tech, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Amherst-Pelham, Amherst Regional Middle School, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Chicopee, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Chicopee, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 ICE HOCKEY at Dartmouth, Hetland Arena, 12:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at Leominster, Wallace Center (Fitchburg State), 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 16 ICE HOCKEY vs. Marblehead, Amelia Park Arena, noon JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. Northampton, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at Belmont, Viglirolo Rink, 5 p.m.

SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Putnam, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Putnam, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 ICE HOCKEY vs. Agawam, Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Amherst-Pelham, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Amherst-Pelham, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. TBD @ Smith College, 6:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs.

Austin Prep, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, Time TBA WRESTLING @ Burt Burger Invitational, Chicopee High School, 9 a.m.

ICE HOCKEY at Minnechaug, Olympia Ice Center, 7 p.m. *Sunday, Jan. 22* GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs.

Needham, Amelia Park Arena, 3 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Friday, Dec. 23 WRESTLING at Franklin Tech, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Regional, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 26 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 27 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 28 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Dec. 29 WRESTLING @ Phil Tomkiel Holiday Tournament, Agawam High School, 9 a.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Palmer, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 30 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Ware, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Ware, 7 p.m.

Mon., Jan. 2 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 3 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter Public School, 5:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Pope Francis, Dupont Middle School, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter Public School, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Pope Francis, Dupont Middle School, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampshire, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING at Granby, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Granby, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Granby, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Mohawk, Mahar @ Smith College, 3:45 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Turners Falls, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Turners Falls, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 9 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Greenfield, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Greenfield, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 BOYS’ BASKETBALL at John J. Duggan Academy, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Renaissance, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Renaissance, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Mohawk Trail, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 JV ICE HOCKEY at Wahconah, Olympia Ice Center, Time TBD Monday, Jan. 16 JV ICE HOCKEY at Greenfield, Collins-Moylan Arena, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Palmer, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 WRESTLING at Sabis, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Easthampton, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Athol, West Springfield @ Smith College, 3:45 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m.

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

Sunday, Jan. 22 JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Olympia Ice Center, Time TBD Monday, Jan. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Monson, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Monson, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

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

Friday, Jan. 27 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Commerce, Greenfield @ Smith College, 5:45 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m.

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Holyoke vs. Westfield Girls’ Basketball

Emily Gelinas fights for position under the basket. (Photos by Bill Deren)

H.S. Roundup

Katie Knapik works against the Holyoke defender.

Continued from Page 9

Hernandez-Santiago, Cavanaugh outpace Bombers Holyoke 59, Westfield 35 Natacha Hernandez-Santiago (24 points) and Callie Cavanaugh (18) combined for 42 of Holyoke’s 59 points to defeat host Westfield.

Holyoke, which led 19-11 after one quarter, went on a 19-5 run in the second frame to build a commanding lead. The Purple Knights never faltered.

Westfield’s Olivia Hadla scored a team-high 18 points.

Kaela Mochak sets a screen and Olivia Hadla drive the lane.

Casey Almeida surveys the Holyoke defense.

Good crowd turned out to support the team.

Lindsey Kaubris fires a baseline pass.

Coach gives instructtions to the team during a timeout.

Olivia Hadla drives to the hoop.

WINTER ’16-17 HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY WESTFIELD 3-0 ST. MARY 1-1 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY LONGMEADOW (WHS CO-OP) 1-1 BOYS’ BASKETBALL WESTFIELD 1-2 SOUTHWICK 4-0 GATEWAY 2-1

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 0-4 ST. MARY 1-2 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL WESTFIELD 0-3* SOUTHWICK 2-0 GATEWAY 0-2* WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 0-0 ST. MARY 0-1

WRESTLING WESTFIELD 4-1 SOUTHWICK 1-0* GATEWAY 0-1* BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING WESTFIELD 3-1 GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING WESTFIELD 4-0 *REPORTS MISSING

THURSDAY’S RESULTS BOYS’ BASKETBALL SOUTHWICK 60, WARE 51 CENTRAL 102, WESTFIELD 35 PIONEER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 44, WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 38 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL HOLYOKE 59, WESTFIELD 35 EASTHAMPTON 39, GATEWAY 13

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

The Neighbor’s Leaves Dear Annie: My mother has been dealing with her jerk of a neighbor for too long, and I’m fed up. Every year, the leaves fall from his trees, and rather than mulch them like the rest of the homeowners in the neighborhood, he gets out his leaf blower and blows them into the road and beyond, to my mother’s yard. Leaves cover the road lines. It’s slippery and dangerous. My sister called Highway Patrol and reported this ignorant neighbor, but the person who answered simply replied, “Some people are just jerks.” He’s going to cause an accident, and I’m ready to give him a piece of my mind. -Annoyed Daughter Dear Annoyed: I assume you’ve already tried talking to this man and he refuses to stop, leaving you with no other choice than to contact authorities.

Record videos of him blowing leaves onto public property and your mother’s lawn so you have some proof. Depending on where you live, he could be fined up to $450. Call your department of sanitation for more information.

Sure, “some people are just jerks” -- but it’s fair for this one to get some blowback.

Dear Annie: The letter from “Heartbroken Again,” whose son has Asperger’s syndrome, could be about my son, except he received a traumatic brain injury nine years ago, when he was 16. He was a star athlete and one of the most popular kids in school until his injury. He lost a lot of his people skills. He, too, has had women at the college he is attending report him as a stalker. What my son sees as harmless flirting comes across as creepy and inappropriate.

It culminated in his being charged with attempted kidnapping. He saw a girl crying while walking down the street and asked her what the matter was. She said her boyfriend had dumped her and she was homeless. He asked whether she needed a ride, and she declined. They talked for a few minutes, and then he gave her a shoulder-to-shoulder hug and left. She called the boyfriend afterward, looking for some sympathy, and told him she had been accosted. He told her to call the police. She said my son had tried to pull her into his car. My son was arrested at gunpoint. The alleged “victim” posted on social media about how excited she was to be interviewed on TV. Fortunately, a nearby pedestrian thought it was unusual for a guy to stop and talk to a crying girl, so he videoed the entire encounter. Once the state attorney’s office saw the video, all charges were dropped. No crime had been committed. It was just a guy trying to console a crying girl. It took about a week for the video to surface, and in the meantime, the rush to judgment on social media was unbelievable. He was called a rapist and worse, and his picture was plastered all over the evening news. He was afraid to go outside, and when he did, he was punched in the face by a guy who had seen the TV report.

I agree with “Heartbroken Again” about how society treats people who are different. Thank goodness for the man who took the video. -- William C. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE “X’ MARKS THE PRINTER PAPER Dear Heloise: Sometimes I need my paper to feed a certain way out of my PRINTER at work, especially if the design is “upright” specific (if that makes any sense!).

So before I feed my special paper through, I will take a blank white sheet of plain copy paper and place a light pencil mark (so that I can erase it and use the paper later) on what I think should be the bottom front of the paper before printing.

With one “test print,” I can see how my printer feeds paper, depending on where the mark is located after printing. I then lay the special paper in the printer so that it feeds correctly.

Just this little action has saved me from wasting expensive paper. -- A Schoolteacher in Texas SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com TIME TO REPLENISH Dear Heloise: Now would be a good time to remind parents that classrooms can always use antibacterial wipes and facial tissue. Thanks for all your hints. -- Debbie C., Omaha Neb.

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TV Sports Tonight Friday, Dec. 23 COLLEGE BASKETBALL 2:30 p.m.

ESPN2 — Auburn at UConn 4 p.m.

ESPNU — Providence at Boston College 4:30 p.m.

ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic, first semifinal, TulsaStephen F. Austin winner vs. San Diego St.-Southern Miss. winner, at Honolulu 6:30 p.m.

FS1 — Rutgers at Seton Hall 7 p.m.

BTN — Arkansas St. at Minnesota 8 p.m.

ESPN2 — Harvard at Houston 8:30 p.m.

FS1 — Las Vegas Classic, third-place game, DePaulWyoming loser vs. Southern Cal-Missouri St. loser, at Las Vegas 9 p.m.

BTN — Florida A&M at Wisconsin 10 p.m.

ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic, second semifinal, UtahSan Francisco winner vs. Illinois St.-Hawaii winner, at

Honolulu 11 p.m.

FS1 — Las Vegas Classic, championship game, DePaulWyoming winner vs. Southern Cal-Missouri St. winner, at Las Vegas 12:30 a.m. (Saturday) ESPNU — Diamond Head Classic, consolation game, UtahSan Francisco loser vs. Illinois St.-Hawaii loser, at Honolulu COLLEGE FOOTBALL 1 p.m.

ESPN — Bahamas Bowl, E. Michigan vs. Old Dominion, at Nassau, Bahamas 4:30 p.m.

ESPN — Armed Forces Bowl, Louisiana Tech vs. Navy, at Fort Worth, Texas 8 p.m.

ESPN — Dollar General Bowl, Ohio vs. Troy, at Mobile, Ala. NBA BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m.

NBA — Oklahoma City at Boston 10:30 p.m.

NBA — Dallas at L.A. Clippers RUGBY 2:30 p.m.

NBCSN — English Premiership, Northampton vs. Sale

Think you knew sports in 2016? Take this quiz to make sure The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years and LeBron James brought an NBA title to long suffering Cleveland.

You know that, but how much do you really know about the year in sports? Here’s a quiz to find out: 1. Who was happiest that the Cubs broke their 108-year drought and won the World Series?

A. Steve Bartman, who can finally show his face in the windy city.

B. Co-workers of Cubs fans, who no longer have to listen to their long suffering tales of woe.

C. Owner Tom Ricketts, who celebrated by raising ticket prices by almost 20 percent.

2. How did the Russians get the idea to switch doping samples in the Sochi Olympics?

A. Got tired of seeing Norwegians win all the medals.

B. Figured hacking urine bottles was just as easy as hacking emails.

C. Vladimir Putin knew someone in doping control.

3. Why did Ryan Lochte appear on Dancing with the Stars?

A. Thought a win would get him the respectability his Olympic gold medals didn’t.

B. Heard the show was big in Rio. C. Knew that dancing around the cameras was easier than dancing around the truth.

4. What did they do with the golf course built for the Olympics in Rio? A. Now the home of the swankiest favela in the city.

B. New practice ground for the Brazilian polo team.

C. Home course for the annual Brazil/Ecuador matches.

5. Why was the NFL so eager to get a team back in Los Angeles?

A. Jack Nicholson needed something to do after finally giving up on the Lakers.

B. Thought the nation’s second largest metropolitan area deserved the NFL’s second worst team.

C. Roger Goodell thought it might help him break into acting.

6. Why did Peyton Manning retire?

A. Said Omaha so many times he decided to move there.

B. Decided future better served by singing annoying jingles in TV commercials.

C. Knew he would never again be able to throw for 141 yards in a Super Bowl.

7. Penn State and Michigan were left out of college football playoffs, causing much consternation among their fans. Why? A. School administrators mistakenly thought graduation rates were the main criteria for deciding who plays.

B. The Magic 8 ball came up “No” when playoff committee members asked about including them.

C. Both schools wanted their students out partying New Year’s Eve instead of watching football games.

8. Why do Oakland fans secretly want the Raiders to move to Las Vegas?

A. Because the losses that happen there will stay there.

B. They won’t feel out of place walking around Vegas dressed in studded leather and masks.

C. Heard Siegfried and Roy could come up with some magic for the team.

9. What did Ronda Rousey do after her shocking knockout loss?

A. Covered herself in hoodie and took a perp walk through the Los Angeles Airport.

B. Threatened to beat up any reporter who asked her a question.

C. Became co-host of the Ellen Show.

10. What did Tiger Woods

bring as an assistant captain to the winning U.S. Ryder Cup team?

A. Excellent cart driving skills.

B. Great tales to tell about the old days when he actually played in the event.

C. His Gulfstream jet to get out of town quickly.

11. What did Joey “Jaws” Chestnut do after regaining his title by eating 70 hot dogs and buns in the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest?

A. Took a victory lap around Coney Island in the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile.

B. Put some mustard on a hot dog.

C. Quickly excused himself.

12. Las Vegas got a new hockey team, the city’s first pro franchise. Why did they name it the Vegas Golden Knights instead of the Las Vegas Golden Knights?

A. Afraid city’s image of being full of drunken carousers would offend NHL fans.

B. Didn’t want Canadians to be confused and travel to Las Vegas, New Mexico, to watch their teams play.

C. Actually thought locals called it Vegas.

13. Why did Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey decide not to play in the Sun Bowl?

A. Needed the extra time to bone up for the NFL’s Wonderlic

test.

B. Thought team should have been picked for TaxSlayer Bowl instead.

C. Was upset that player’s gift bag didn’t include the souvenir game ball given out by the Dollar General Bowl.

14. Why did Major League Baseball ban players from dressing up as women in its latest union contract?

A. Photos resurfaced of Mike Trout as Lady Gaga.

B. Wives were complaining that they looked too much like groupies.

C. Small market teams weren’t able to compete with wig and makeup budgets of the big teams.

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Tonight: Be with a favorite person.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Defer to a loved one. Be as clear as possible when dealing with a demanding friend. You might discover that you know a lot of people at a lastminute party. Your upbeat attitude marks the beginning of your celebration.

Tonight: Listen to others share their holiday shopping stories.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Mellow out, and know that you can do only so much. Be concerned about how a loved one feels. An older friend or relative is likely to let you know how much you are appreciated. Listen to others, and give up your Chatty Cathy act for now. Tonight: Make a last-minute push.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Your creativity and dynamic energy merge, allowing you to come up with a solution even in the worst of circumstances. Remain sensitive, first to your immediate priorities and then to your inner circle. You’ll touch base with quite a few people. Tonight: Find the mistletoe.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Stay anchored. You seem to be able to tap into others’ energy quickly and effectively. A loved one could be difficult at first, but eventually he or she will relax. Somehow you will experience fewer problems today than you thought possible. Tonight: Stay close to home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You seem unusually demonstrative right now. Others are clearly thrilled to see you. Catch up on several different people’s news. You could be surprised by what you hear. A child or loved one happily catches your attention.

Tonight: Be open to a new or different tradition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Follow through on a lastminute decision, and you will be delighted with the outcome. You have too much energy for your own good. Make a point of getting to the gym today, or take a long walk at some point. Tonight: Play the role of Santa, and deliver a package or two.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Your energy draws many people toward you. You are unusually magnetic, as you clearly can see. Your sense of humor touches others in many different ways. Allow your ingenuity to come up with a solution should a problem appear. Your idea will work. Tonight: Be yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Take your time getting going.

Many of you can step back and have some personal time. A roommate or loved one could be moving quickly in an attempt to complete what he or she must.

Let this person to do what he or she feels is necessary. Meanwhile, kick back.

Tonight: At home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH You could have some lastminute errands to run. A group of pals might opt to get together at the end of the day. Go with the flow. Don’t be concerned about not having enough gifts.

Everything will balance out. Tonight: Some of you will combine TGIF with a holiday bash.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Pressure builds, especially if you work. As you look around, you will notice that quite a few people took today off. The issue is that you likely will have to pick up the slack. Accept an invitation that comes forward at the end of the day.

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Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague (44) prepares to shoot against Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. The Celtics won 109-102. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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By COREY ELLIOT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Isaiah Thomas loves the fourth quarter, and he finished with a flourish Thursday night.

Thomas scored 14 of his 28 points in the final period, leading the Boston Celtics to a 109-102 victory against the Indiana Pacers.

"Fourth quarter ain't for everybody," Thomas said. "That's when it really matters. I just embraced the opportunity. ... I love when the game is close — I want to be that type of guy. I just do what I've always done, I guess."

Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder each scored 15 points for the Celtics, who have won four in a row. Marcus Smart had 12 points, and Amir Johnson and Kelly Olnyk finished with 11 apiece.

Boston outscored Indiana 29-9 in the second quarter, turning a nine-point deficit into a 51-40 halftime lead. The Pacers pulled within four late in the game, but were unable to catch the Celtics down the stretch.

"We got ourselves into a big hole in the second quarter, and that's hard to crawl out of," said Paul George, who scored 19 points for Indiana. "We made them take contested shots, but all of their guys can shoot 3-pointers, which makes them hard to guard. The Celtics set the tempo, and it's up to us to match that."

Jeff Teague led Indiana with 31 points and eight assists. CJ Miles also scored 19 points, and Thaddeus Young had 15 points and 12 rebounds for his second straight double-double.

Miles made a 3-pointer to trim Boston's lead to 87-83 with 5:26 left, but Al Horford responded with a reverse layup for Boston.

Thomas then made two foul shots and a layup to make it 93-83 with 4:10 to go.

Thomas and Crowder each made two free throws in the final 15 seconds to help the Celtics hold on for the win.

Horford finished with eight points and 11 rebounds and Thomas also collected nine

assists as Boston closed out a perfect threegame road trip.

"The last game of the trip is always the biggest one," Thomas said. "We've had a successful road trip and we got some confidence from it."

TIP-INS Pacers: G Monta Ellis missed his seventh straight game with a groin injury. ... Coupled with Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, the Pacers have dropped consecutive games on five occasions this season. ... Indiana dropped to 2-5 against opponents from the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division.

Celtics: Thomas has led Boston in scoring 22 times this season. ... Bradley has scored 10 or more points in each of Boston's 29 games this season.

UP NEXT Pacers: Visit the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.

Celtics: Host Oklahoma City on Friday.

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) cuts between Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) and guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Part-Time Overnight Security

Drivers: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! Home Every Weekend! Great Pay & Benefits!

CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com 1-855-416-8511

3rd Shift. Midnight to 8am.

Weekends. Apply in person at The American Inn 1 Sawmill Park, Soutwick, MA 01077

Transportation Needed: Need a Reliable & Dependable person to drive me to work from Westfield to Chicopee. Saturdays & Sundays. Steady work, good salary. Prefer older person who lives in Westfield.

Call 562-7039

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

(413)667-3684

Business Directory

FEED & STABLES CANADIAN HORSE HAY. Top Quality. Please call Roger (860)684-7428.

ARTICLES FOR SALE Harmon Pellet Stove Used 2 winters. Excellent condition. Will heat 2k sq. ft. $2500 or BO. Call 860-716-6528

FIREWOOD AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length.

Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount.

Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!!

OVER STOCK SALE 2 Year Seasoned Cut, Split, Delivered $150 per cord

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

Wholesale Wood Products 304-851-7666

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

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

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

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

DOG SERVICES SUSAN'S DOG SERVICES Certified and insured dog trainer.

Providing personalized walking, training, pet-sitting services in the comfort of your own home.

Servicing Westfield and most surrounding communities.

Call for your free consultation.

413-302-1940 www.susansdogservices.com

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

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

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

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

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

(413)562-5816.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

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

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

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

FIREWOOD

HOUSE PAINTING

LOGGING

AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD

ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

M&M SERVICES 29 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Water damage and ceiling/wall repairs.

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

Call Carmine at: 413-568-9731 or 413-537-4665 No job too small !!

WEIDLER LOGGING

Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length.

Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount.

Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888

--------------------------FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Forest Management 61 Plans Available 5 Generations of Forest Management & Service to the Community We deliver.

Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber

568-0056

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860-653-4950 or 860-250-4869

FORESTRY JML FORESTRY Seasoned Firewood for Sale 1/2 to Full Cords Delivered 413-575-8900 Westfield

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

Basements, attics & garages.

Demolition: Patios, sheds and swing-sets. You name it...we take it! Senior discounts. Free estimates on phone. Credit cards accepted. 7 days a week.

Emergency, same day service.

Call Pete 413-433-0356

HOME IMPROVEMENT AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR 20 Years experience.

Licensed & insured.

Repairs, Renovations & Construction. Specializing in Decks, Roofs, Garages, Additions & Log Cabins and Basement conversions Call Dave: 413-568-6440

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

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com 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.

413-835-5491

LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING

MASONRY

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

We specialize in residential/commercial, interior/exterior painting and staining, ceiling and drywall repairs, water damage repair, exterior home repairs, and carpentry of all types including roof repairs.

SEASONED FIREWOOD 100% hardwood Stacking available Cut, split, delivered (128cu.ft.)

Volume discounts Call for pricing Hollister's Firewood

Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years.

Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf.

Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727 www.Ls-painting.com

JOHNSON'S PAINTING SERVICES

Interior & Exterior 25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

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

FOR FREE ESTIMATE call: Ken 568-5146

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

Fall Clean-ups & Leaf pick-up.

Fully insured. 26 years experience. 413-575-1016

All brick, block, concrete.

Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired.

Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed.

Free estimates (413)569-1611 or (413)374-5377

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR has been making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet makeovers to faux finishes, staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223 RAIN GUTTERS

RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed.

Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed.

Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

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

SNOWPLOWING A-1 SNOWPLOWING Affordable Building Contractor Residential & light commercial Westfield Only 21 Years Experience Call Dave 413-568-6440 G&G Services Plus SNOWPLOWING. Free Estimates Sidewalks & Walkways Residential Only.

Westfield Area Service You Can Trust!

Call Greg: 413-210-3024

STORAGE

Fall Clean-ups, Curb-side leaf pick-up, hedge trimming.

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

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

Specializing in Hardscaping of patios/walkways/fire pits.

SNOWBLOWER REPAIR

We now provide junk removal and basement / attic clean-outs!

AFFORDABLE Snowblower/Lawnmower Service. Tune-ups/Repairs.

FREE pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

786-0022

Timely and dependable snow removal commercial & residential

All your Landscaping needs.

Residential & Commercial Fully Insured/Free Estimates 413-626-6122 or visit www.haggerscape.com

A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris removal, landscaping, Fall yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462 ACCURATE LAWNCARE Leaf & Brush Removal Gutter Cleaning Trimming & Mowing, Snow Removal with Sanding Family owned & operated Call (413)579-1639 accuratelawncare2013 @gmail.com

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

Reliable and experienced.

NO DRIVEWAYS Call Tom: 413-244-3028 Horticulture Services 2 Snowblower Crews in Westfield area.

Average driveway $40.

Very dependable & reliable.

Call Doug: 413-887-9129 www.turf-plants.com

Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years.

Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf.

413-835-5491

WANTED TO BUY Buying junk or wrecked cars and light trucks.

Call Mark's Auto Parts, E. Granby, CT 860-653-2551

STORAGE Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard.

Year-round discounts.

Safe and secure.

Lockhouse Rd. Westfield, MA JML 413-575-8900

TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

Truck & Trailer Repair We repair Pick-ups, Vans, SUVs & Campers in addition to light, medium, and heavy duty diesel trucks.

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

413-788-6787

PAYING CASH FOR COINS, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)5949550.

APARTMENT Westfield: Close to center. Refreshed, updated, spacious 2nd floor apartment. This very clean, 5 Room, 3-bedroom unit is very inexpensive to run. First/last & security. Key fee required. No pets. Call 413-569-8877 for appointment.

ROOMS HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $475p/month. Call (413)531-2197.

top-truck.com

TREE SERVICE

PLUMBING & HEATING Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC

WEIDLER LOGGING

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

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

Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

BUSINESS PROPERTY STORE / PROPERTY FOR SALE A&L Market, Chester, MA, since 1840. Grocery, meat, dairy and liquor. Turn-key, with current inventory. Includes 2 apartments (currently occupied); 2 bedroom & 1 bedroom. $295,000.

Call Peter at 413-354-6593

UPHOLSTERY

MOBILE HOMES

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

CHICOPEE: Totally renovated 2 bedrooms, 12' x 67'. By the HuKeLau. Family park. Appliances, shingles, shed, patio. $54,000 593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul NOW to book December appointments and save 10%.

413-237-2053

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