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Turnpike Industrial Park plans will seek public feedback

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The city will be seeking insight from residents early next year for the next steps of the tentative Turnpike Industrial Park, according to City Advancement Officer Joe Mitchell.

The Turnpike Industrial Park on Turnpike Industrial Road is on its way to becoming developed, and with that 66-acre site comes the prospect for ideas about what businesses could end up occupying the spaces there.

According to Mitchell, he is in the process of developing a preliminary concept of the site and would like to have the plan in front of residents around the start of the new year.

“We want it to be in front of the public in the first, second week in January,” Mitchell said.

“I will have some more narrowed scope of what we think could go there or should go there and want to get public feedback on that,” he added.

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28 years after a plan to turn it into a landfill did not come to fruition.

The city began making plans to create an industrial park at the location, and in June received a $300,000 site readiness grant from Sec. Jay Ash and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development to help develop the property.

According to Mitchell previously, the 66-acre site will have potential for eight to 14 parcels within it that can be used for businesses, and buffer zones have been created around the property to reduce potential impact to neighbors.

Mitchell said that the location is going through a market study currently and information is being gathered for a traffic study to occur, as well. He also said that they are about three months into the

Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) process—which the grant money was originally allocated for—and will be done with that in about another year.

Mitchell, who is working with consultants and MassDevelopment on the planning for the site, expects the preliminary plans to appear before a roundtable consisting of city departments and agencies such as Department of Public Works, Water Department, Westfield Gas and Electric, Planning Department and others. Information and input will be gathered during this time before it reaches the public in January.

Mitchell said that the meeting location and date has not been set yet, but it is expected to be in the evening to allow for a greater likelihood of attendance.

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Volunteers, businesses feted for museum support

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-Volunteers and businesses received accolades – and plaques – Wednesday night at the annual community meeting of the Amelia Park Children’s Museum.

Chuck Kelly, chair, board of directors, welcomed the more than 40 area residents who attended the event and noted the importance of recognizing “folks who have helped us” through the years since the museum opened its doors.

Founded by teachers and parents, the museum was created in 1994 and opened its doors first at 99 Elm St. in 1997, and then moved to its current location at 29 South Broad St. in 2008.

Prior to the annual meeting, area residents had an opportunity to take a tour of the museum, guided by staff members. A “Coming Soon” sign among the exhibits promoted a new science area with microscopes, a career closet with dress-up clothes and a mirror to see oneself, books to read about countries

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Diana McLean and Katherine Daly review last-minute notes prior to the start of the annual community meeting of the Amelia Park Children’s Museum. around the world, a television studio with a news desk and weather station, and more musical instruments to play.

Mary Jane McMahon, one of the founding board members, attended the event with her mother Jane O’Donoghue.

“My mother was an early volunteer for the museum,” said McMahon during a tour with staff member Moira McDonald, adding her father, the late Thomas O’Donoghue, was also instrumental in helping build sets including

the original puppet stage on Elm Street.

As part of the community meeting festivities, McMahon and O’Donoghue cut a ceremonial ribbon to dedicate the new Amelia Park Children’s Museum sign at the museum entrance. A plaque on the back of the sign reads: “Dedicated to the memory of Thomas O’Donoghue and Josephine Gusek.” Upon the passing of O’Donoghue and Gusek, their families requested that memorial donations

be made to the museum.

O’Donoghue said her daughter had suggested volunteering and she and her husband were immediately on board.

“We saw a need for the museum and wanted to help,” said O’Donoghue. “Looking at how far it has come today with all of the exhibits – it’s a fabulous place for the kids.”

Katherine Daly, executive director, noted in her remarks there are “five ways to be a kid.”

Daly said the museum’s mission encourages children to be creative, courageous, to laugh, to nurture friendships and notice the little things.

“We encourage children to be creative through arts and crafts, to be courageous through exhibits and role playing, and to participate in play groups where friendships are formed,” said Daly.

“We also change the books and crafts and children notice those little things.”

Daly added that her staff members “hear laughter throughout the day” when See Museum, Page 3

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – One local high school boys soccer team is about to get a bit thinner for the stretch run. That’s because a local varsity player from Westfield High has been suspended for an indeterminate amount of time for uttering a racial slur.

The Westfield News was recently made aware of the alleged incident involving a Westfield High School boys soccer player, who is said to have uttered a racial slur at one of his opponents during a game played earlier this week.

Upon contacting Westfield High School’s athletic director’s office Thursday, school administrators issued a statement neither confirming nor denying the allegations, but rather stating: “Westfield High School does not tolerate this behavior and is investigating it.”

This incident comes on the heels of a racially-motivated incident at Westfield State where racist, sexist, and hate speech messages were posted on a message board in one of the campus’s residence halls last week.

Gateway hosts educational technology conference

By AMY PORTER Correspondent HUNTINGTON– Gateway Regional hosted a “Lunch and Learn” Conference Thursday for technology staff in Western Massachusetts schools. Eleven districts, including Westfield, participated in the conference to hear from educational technology vendors who were invited to showcase their products due to their usefulness to schools and their affordability.

“I go to a lot of technology conferences. There were none around here that focused on education,” said Chris Parker, technology coordinator for Gateway Regional. He decided to host a conference and invite vendors who focus on education and understand budgetary concerns, in order to help other districts possibly realize some savings.

Parker has been serving as the technology coordinator for six years for the district, which is ahead of the curve in terms of available technology for students. He said Gateway offers one-to-one Chromebooks for students in grades 3-10, while grades 11-12 share a cart. He said in the next two years, grades 3-12 will be 100% one-to-one, meaning there will be enough devices for every student.

Gateway also has one-to-one availability for IPads for students in Pre-k through 2nd grade. Parker said the touch screen is more effective for the younger students.

Trinity 3 Technology was a major sponsor of this event and one of the presenters. The company, which Gateway uses, provides Chromebooks, laptops, tablets and desktop solutions to schools, along with insurance and extended warranty protection. They also provide financial services and support for software. As a company, Trinity 3 is one of the few vendors who are completely immersed in the K-12 and higher education market and truly understand the needs and trends in educational technology, according to Parker.

LanSchool was another event sponsor. LanSchool gives teachers the ability to manage a digital classroom from their laptops where they can monitor and control student devices, push out content, share screens, access detailed internet history, and create assignments and tests. This gives teachers the ability to focus more on teaching and spend less time worrying about device management. LanSchool works on PC, Mac, Chrome and Android operating systems.

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Gateway Regional Technology Coordinator Chris Parker organized a technology conference for area districts on Thursday. (Photo by Amy Porter)

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Granville Fire Department to offer fire prevention event

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent GRANVILLE – The Granville Fire Department is always looking for new and creative ways to connect with the community so, on Oct. 14 at the Gran-Val Scoop, they will be hosting a fire prevention event.

In the past, the department has done an event related to this, but not nearly as extensive. Starting at Noon and going until 6 p.m., fire officials will have three different exercises that they will run through twice throughout the event, so people showing up at all times of the afternoon can experience it.

Tim Rickis, who handles the Public Relations at the Granville Fire Department, sees the repeating of events as a benefit.

“It’ll get people to stay,” said Tim Rickis. “It’ll give us a chance to cover a lot of topics.”

Three sections that the fire department will cover consist of smoke alarm education, SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) demonstration, and home fire safety discussion.

For the SCBA exercise, Rickis believes that it’s not only important for residents to gain knowledge about the topic, but for young children to get to know firefighters.

“We’re trying to teach people, especially the kids, to not be afraid of a firefighter in your house,” said Rickis.

Fire safety will include displaying and giving out information about fire extinguishers as well as helping individuals and families develop escape plans in their homes.

Granville Fire Chief Matt Ripley is hoping to see as many people attend as possible for an event that could really have a positive impact on the town.

“The fire department is a key part of the community and our goal is to just fill the bond between the community and the fire department,” said Ripley. “It’s always good to know who’s going to be coming to an emergency at your house or business.”

The complete schedule of events on Oct. 14 at the Gran-Val Scoop is as follows: 12:00 – Smoke Alarm Education – Learn all about the different

Granville Fire Department. (WNG File Photo) types of smoke detectors, how they work, how to test them, when you should replace them, and where they should be installed in your home.

1:00 – SCBA Demonstration – See how Firefighter Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) works, watch a firefighter dress in full gear for fighting fires, and try on some of the gear.

2:00 – Home fire safety discussion – including the different types of fire extinguishers and how to use them, escape plans, keeping doors shut, cooking safety, and heating safety.

3:00 – Smoke Alarm Education – Learn all about the different

types of smoke detectors, how they work, how to test them, when you should replace them, and where they should be installed in your home.

4:00 – SCBA Demonstration – See how Firefighter Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) works, watch a firefighter dress in full gear for fighting fires, and try on some of the gear.

5:00 – Home fire safety discussion – including the different types of fire extinguishers and how to use them, escape plans, keeping doors shut, cooking safety, and heating safety.

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KDKA-TV reports the couple has been doing that for years at the Applebee’s in Washington, Pennsylvania, but only recently have their good deeds come to light.

Jolie Welling says she was celebrating her daughter’s birthday only to find the couple recently paid the entire tab — for 16 people. Samantha Powell, the waitress for that party, says the gesture touched her, too, and almost brought her to tears.

Bernie Lewis, the restaurant’s assistant manager, says she has sworn to keep the couple’s secret.

Powell knows them, too, and says they own a local business. She says the man once told her he pays others’ checks because, “I grew up poor and now I’m not.”

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2017. There are 93 days left in the year.

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n September 29, 1982, Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with deadly cyanide claimed the first of seven victims in the Chicago area. (To date, the case remains unsolved.)

ON THIS DATE: In 1789, the U.S. War Department established a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.

In 1829, London’s reorganized police force, which became known as Scotland Yard, went on duty.

In 1902, William Topaz McGonagall, affectionately considered Britain’s possibly worst-ever poet, died in Edinburgh, Scotland.

In 1910, the National Urban League had its beginnings in New York as The Committee on Urban Conditions Among Negroes.

In 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders concluded the Munich Agreement, which was aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler by allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland.

In 1943, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Italian Marshal Pietro Badoglio signed an armistice aboard the British ship HMS Nelson off Malta.

In 1957, the San Francisco-bound New York Giants played their last game at the Polo Grounds, losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-1. The Brooklyn Dodgers played their last game before moving to Los Angeles, losing to the Phillies 2-1 in Philadelphia.

In 1967, author Carson McCullers died in Nyack, New York, at age 50.

In 1977, the Billy Joel album “The Stranger” was released

by Columbia Records.

In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his Vatican apartment just over a month after becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church.

In 1987, Henry Ford II, longtime chairman of Ford Motor Co., died in Detroit at age 70.

In 2005, John G. Roberts Jr. was sworn in as the nation’s 17th chief justice after winning Senate confirmation.

TEN YEARS AGO: President George W. Bush signed a bill to prevent a government shutdown, but lambasted Democrats controlling Congress for sending him the stopgap measure while they continued to work on more than a dozen spending bills funding the day-to-day operations of 15 Cabinet departments. Actress Lois Maxwell, who starred as Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond movies, died in Fremantle, Australia, at age 80.

FIVE YEARS AGO: Omar Khadr, the last Western detainee held at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, returned to Canada after a decade in custody. Former New York Times publisher Arthur Ochs Sulzberger died at the age of 86.

ONE YEAR AGO: A New Jersey Transit commuter train slammed into the Hoboken station, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Conductor Richard Bonynge is 87. Writer-director Robert Benton is 85. Singer Jerry Lee Lewis is 82. Soul-bluesgospel singer Sherman Holmes is 78. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., is 75. Actor Ian McShane is 75. Jazz musician Jean-Luc Ponty is 75. Nobel Peace laureate Lech Walesa (lehk vah-WEN’-sah) is 74. Television-film composer Mike Post is 73. Actress Patricia Hodge is 71. TV personality Bryant Gumbel is 69. Rock singer-musician Mark Farner is 69. Rock singer-musician Mike Pinera is 69.

Country singer Alvin Crow is 67. Actor Drake Hogestyn is 64. Olympic gold medal runner Sebastian Coe is 61.

Singer Suzzy Roche (The Roches) is 61. Comedian-actor Andrew “Dice” Clay is 60. Rock singer John Payne (Asia) is 59. Actor Roger Bart is 55. Singer-musician Les Claypool is 54. Actress Jill Whelan is 51. Actor Ben Miles is 51. Actor Luke Goss is 49. Rock musician Brad Smith (Blind Melon) is 49. Actress Erika Eleniak is 48. Rhythmand-blues singer Devante Swing (Jodeci) is 48. Country singer Brad Cotter (TV: “Nashville Star”) is 47. Actress Emily Lloyd is 47. Actress Natasha Gregson Wagner is 47. Actress Rachel Cronin is 46. Country musician Danick Dupelle (Emerson Drive) is 44. Actor Alexis Cruz is 43.

Actor Zachary Levi is 37. Actress Chrissy Metz (TV: “This Is Us”) is 37. Actress Kelly McCreary (TV: “Grey’s Anatomy”) is 36. Country singer Katie McNeill (3 of Hearts) is 35. Rock musician Josh Farro is 30. Actor Doug Brochu is 27. Singer Phillip Phillips is 27. Actress Clara Mamet is 23.

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engaging in activities with children and parents.

“It’s the simplest things that make us laugh,” said Daly, pledging to “drive the museum to new heights.”

Highlights of the annual meeting included a short video starring the staff enjoying a day at the museum, and the presentation of awards.

Diana McLean, a member of the board of directors and past chair, thanked each of the recipients of the “Brightest Stars” awards for their continued volunteer support of the museum.

Recipients were Andy Gloss, Boy Scout Troop 109, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Comcast Spotlight, Creative Kids, Dave Ritchie, Fran Cain, Jay Pagluica, Jeff Daley, Keller Williams Realty, Nick Morganelli, Police Auxiliary, Rite Aid, the Roache family, Westfield Bank, Westfield Fire Local 1111, Westfield Gas & Electric, and the Westfield High School National Honor Society.

McLean also thanked the recipients of the “Galaxy” awards – given to those who have made “significant contributions” – which included Air Compressor Engineering, Berkshire Bank, Big Y Foods, Inc., Cornerstone Kids Dentistry, Elm Electric, Forish Construction, Home Depot, and Westfield State University.

Board members recognized for their individual contributions by Kelly and McLean included Michael Roundy, who serves as second chair, Barbara Giacometti, secretary, Susan Austin, Lolly Templeton, Rick Barry, Jennifer Hanselman, Kathleen Dubuque, Darin Burniske and Michelle Coache.

“We couldn’t do what we do here without them,” said Kelly, adding that the board “greatly appreciates” the work that Daly and her staff members execute to ensure every child has a memorable experience from their day at the museum.

McLean also presented Daly with a bouquet of flowers from the board.

“Kate pays attention to the littlest details at the museum and we are so fortunate to have her,” said McLean, adding, “We love her and we are very proud of her.”

As the evening came to a close, Kelly thanked everyone for their ongoing support for the museum, and noted that board members are focused on four key areas – finance, programs, community outreach and new exhibits.

“New exhibits coming include a Dino Dig allowing children to become archeologists, and a fire safety exhibit with help from the Westfield Fire Department,” said Kelly, adding he also is in need of “plungers,” referencing the 2018 Penguin Plunge which is the museum’s largest fundraiser of the year.

“As we move forward, our sights are set on continuing to be a part of the fabric of the community,” said Kelly.

A ribbon cutting for the dedication of the Amelia Park Children’s Museum sign was conducted Wednesday night. Jane O’Donoghue, on left, looks on as her daughter, Mary Jane McMahon, cuts the ceremonial ribbon. Museum executive director Katherine Daly is seen on the right.

Moira McDonald introduces Cornelia the corn snake to Jane O’Donoghue prior to the annual community meeting at the Amelia Park Children’s Museum on Wednesday night.

Michele Minniera, representing Home Depot, accepts a “Galaxy” plaque from Chuck Kelly as Katherine Daly looks on.

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Tillerson carries full agenda as he prepares to visit China

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is making his second trip to China since taking office in February, and relations between the two world powers have rarely mattered so much.

The standoff over North Korea's nuclear weapons has entered a new, dangerous phase as its leader, Kim Jong Un, and President Donald Trump exchange personal insults and threats of war with no sign of a diplomatic solution.

Even as Washington and Beijing grapple with that security crisis, Trump wants action from China for more balanced trade with America — a dispute with ramifications for the global economy.

Tillerson, facing criticism at home for his muted impact as the top U.S. diplomat, will be laying the groundwork for Trump's planned visit to China in November. He meets Saturday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other Chinese leaders.

What will be on the agenda:

NORTH KOREA Tillerson will be pushing China to fully implement the latest U.N. Security Council resolutions on North Korea and take further steps on limiting crucial oil supplies to its troublesome neighbor. If the restrictions on trade in textiles, coal and other commodities are properly enforced, North Korea will lose the vast majority of its export revenue. In its latest step to comply with the sanctions, China on Thursday ordered North Korean-owned businesses to close by early January.

China accounts for about 90 percent of North Korea's foreign trade, so it's pivotal in the U.S.-led campaign to exert economic pressure with the aim of getting the pariah nation to disarm. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said Tuesday that "China has taken tremendous steps in the right direction." Trump has also lauded an order by China for its banks to stop dealing with North Korea, although Beijing has yet to announce such a measure.

But U.S. praise always comes with a proviso: that China needs to do more. There's a growing sense of urgency. North Korea is moving closer to its goal of having a nuclear-tipped missile that could strike America. Yet Beijing remains skeptical about the efficacy of sanctions and wary of drastic action that could cause North Korea to collapse. China wants the U.S. to restart dialogue with Pyongyang. That's an increasingly distant prospect after the recent angry exchanges between Trump and Kim.

TRUMP VISIT China doesn't want Tillerson's visit to be consumed by North Korea. It wants attention paid to Trump's state visit in November.

Stewardship of the U.S. relationship is crucial for the standing of any Chinese leader. It will be Trump's first trip to Asia and it will come just weeks after Xi Jinping is due to be anointed with a second five-year term as the leader of China's communist party.

Despite his tough criticism of China's trade practices, Trump has forged a personal connection with Xi. He hosted the Chinese president at his Mar-a-Lago resort in April, where they agreed on four high-level dialogues to cover various aspects of relations. In a prelude to his trip to Beijing, Trump met Thursday with Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong, who was attending the inaugural dialogue on people-to-people ties See Agenda, Page 5

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This April 4, 2017, file photo, shows the Supreme Court Building in Washington. President Donald Trump’s administration is making some legal about-faces at the Supreme Court and in lower courts. The Trump administration has found itself in court defending a variety of new policies. But it’s also dealing with lawsuits that were in progress before the president took office _ and asserting positions different from those of the Obama administration. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

At high court and others, Trump reverses legal course

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Backing employers over employees. Backing the state of Ohio over groups involved in voter registration. Backing a narrow reading of a sexual discrimination law over a broad one.

Those are just some of the legal about-faces President Donald Trump's administration is making at the Supreme Court and in lower courts.

The Trump administration has found itself in court defending a variety of new policies: the president's travel ban, the phasing out of a program protecting young immigrants, and the revisiting of a policy that had allowed transgender individuals to serve openly in the military. But it's also dealing with lawsuits that were in progress before the president took office — and asserting positions different from those of the Obama administration.

The Office of the Solicitor General, the Justice Department office that represents the federal government at the Supreme Court and determines what position it will take in federal appeals court cases, does some position switching every time the White House changes parties. But the office prizes its reputation as largely nonpartisan and switches positions with "a great deal of trepidation," said Gregory Garre, who served as solicitor general under George W. Bush.

"The office's currency and credibility before the court depends on it not being viewed as a political institution," Garre said. He said Supreme Court justices, and Chief Justice John Roberts in particular, have given the office a hard time in court about flipping positions.

On Monday, the first day of its new term, the Supreme Court will hear its first case in which the Trump administration is reversing course from its predecessor. In one of the most important business cases of the term, the Obama administration had backed employees in a dispute with their employers over arbitration agreements. Now, the Trump administration is backing employers.

A federal agency, the National Labor Relations Board, is being permitted to defend the original position, meaning that two government lawyers will argue against each other. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has said that the unusual lineup "will be a first for me in the nearly 25 years I've served on the court."

The justices will soon consider a case in which the government now supports a method Ohio uses to remove people from

voter rolls. When the case was being heard in a federal appeals court, the Obama administration argued that the method, which puts someone on the path to being removed from the rolls if they haven't voted for two years, violates federal law.

Samuel Bagenstos, a University of Michigan law professor and former Justice Department official, called the switch in a longstanding position "stunning" because it reversed a view held for more than 20 years by Republican and Democratic administrations alike.

While the highest-profile shifts in position may be those at the Supreme Court, the administration has also altered course in cases at lower-level courts. In cases about pollution-control rules put in place by the Obama administration, the Trump administration has asked for pauses in the litigation so the rules can be re-evaluated, said Pat Gallagher, the director of the Sierra Club's environmental law program.

In a case out of Texas, the Obama administration had joined groups suing over a controversial voter ID law. The Trump administration, in contrast, has abandoned the argument that the state passed ID rules with discrimination in mind. It said changes signed by Texas' governor should satisfy the courts.

The Trump administration has also aggressively shifted positions in cases involving gay rights, said Human Rights Campaign legal director Sarah Warbelow. In a New York case involving a skydiving instructor who alleged he was fired after telling a customer he was gay, the Trump administration's Justice Department weighed in to argue that a federal law barring "sex" discrimination means discrimination based on gender and doesn't cover sexual orientation. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under President Barack Obama took the opposite view.

The Trump administration is also supporting a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple because of his religious beliefs, a case now before the Supreme Court.

Donald Verrilli, who served as solicitor general from 2011 to 2016, said the Obama administration either wouldn't have weighed in on the case at all or would have supported the couple. But Verrilli, who himself backed position switches when he was solicitor general, declined to discuss other aboutfaces by his former office.

"It's a hard job. You know, you've got to make difficult judgments in that job," Verrilli said. "I'm sure they're doing their best."

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WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 7:56 a.m.: Accident, Union Avenue and Meadow Street.

Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident with no injuries from a detail officer. A 2007 Jeep Liberty and a 2006 Honda Accord were involved.

8:45 p.m.: Accident, walk-in. Police received a report of a vehicle that had reportedly been struck in a parking lot on School Street and sustained significant damage.

Mary L. Hosmer WESTFIELD – Mary L. Hosmer died on September 27th following a short period of declining health. She was 103. She was born in Westfield, Mass on July 7, 1914 the daughter of Santino and Rina Orlandi, who had emigrated from the Lake Como region of Northern Italy in the early 1900s. She married H. Edwin Hosmer in 1935.

They enjoyed over 70 years together. He died in 2005. She was employed for many years at Western Mass Electric Company in Springfield, MA and in Hartford, CT. She is survived by her son Bradley and his wife Juanita of Concord, NH. Survivors also include her three grand children Amanda of Lowell, MA, and her partner Shane Piroso, Seth and his wife Danielle of Portland, OR, and their children Max and Ben, and Elizabeth and her husband Markos Petrocheilos of London, England and their children Theodore and Daphne. She also leaves her sister-in-Law Eleanor Orlandi of Westfield, MA and a large extended family that includes many nephews and nieces. Firtion Adams 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA is in charge of funeral arrangements. Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 PM on Sunday October 1st. A memorial service will be held on Monday October 2nd at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot in Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield, MA. Memorial donations may be made to Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice Program, PO Box 1797, Concord, NH 033021797. firtionadams.com

Authorities investigate officer-involved shooting LUNENBURG, Mass. (AP) — Authorities are investigating what's being called an officer-involved shooting in Lunenburg.

A spokesman for Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. confirms that the office is investigating a non-fatal shooting involving an officer that occurred early Friday morning.

Police responded to an address on Route 13 at about 1:15 a.m.

A suspect was alive and transported to the hospital and no police officers were hurt.

No other details were immediately provided.

According to broadcast reports, most of the investigation was centered on a car dealership.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Sept. 21, 2017 No cases of note in the Westfield or hilltown areas.

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in Washington.

The November meeting of the two leaders will be grander and more choreographed than the informal talks in Florida that were most memorable for Trump's ordering a missile strike on Syria and then informing Xi about it afterward over dinner as they ate chocolate cake.

Other than North Korea, the U.S. and China have other security concerns to address. They remain at odds over Beijing's military buildup and assertive claims to disputed islands in the South China Sea.

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No. 2 if by sea: Outhouse tied to Paul Revere is excavated

By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — No. 1 if by land, No. 2 if by sea?

Archaeologists are excavating what they believe was the site of an outhouse next door to Paul Revere's home — and the "privy," as the colonists politely called their potties, could be flush with artifacts.

Historians say people typically dumped trash and household goods in their outhouses. On Thursday, the second full day of the dig, volunteers with the City of Boston Archaeological Program already were pulling fragments of pottery, bottles and a tobacco pipe from the bricked yard of the PierceHichborn House in the heart of Boston's North End. So far, there's been no sign of mummified human excrement. That would be the telltale evidence of an outhouse at the home once owned by a cousin of Revere, Boston city archaeologist Joe Bagley told The Associated Press.

"Paul Revere might well have come over here for dinner and used the bathroom," Bagley said. "He had 12 kids in his own little house next door. It's easy to imagine they didn't stay cramped up in there all the time."

The house — one of the earliest remaining brick structures in Boston — was built around 1711 next to the Paul Revere House, one of the city's most prominent historic sites and a huge tourist draw. Archeologists timed their dig to coincide with drainage improvements being made to the property.

Colonial-era outhouses tend to yield surprises, said Nina Zannieri, executive director of the Paul Revere Memorial Association that owns and operates the homes.

"They've excavated other privies and they were full of stuff," she said. "It's always a treasure trove. For us, it's an opportunity to get at a source of information that's literally buried underground."

Any fossilized unmentionables will be analyzed for seeds or the remains of parasites — clues that could tell scholars more about the colonists' diet.

And bones left over from a 1700s supper could speak to the occupants' financial health, Bagley said. "We'll learn what they were eating, how much money they had, whether they bought good or cheap cuts of meat," he said.

Moses Pierce, a glass worker, was the original owner of the house. It was later bought by Nathaniel Hichborn, a boatbuilder and a cousin of Paul Revere, famed for his midnight ride on April 18, 1775, warning that the British were coming.

Revere's backup plan — preparations to light either one or two lanterns as signals from the steeple of Boston's Old North Church — is immortalized in a line in "Paul Revere's Ride," a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem: "One if by land, and two if by sea ..."

Did one of America's most celebrated patriots use the outhouse? The experts concede they may never know for certain.

"If it happened," Zannieri said, "we hope he left a marker for us."

In this Sept. 28, 2017, photo, City of Boston Archaeological Program volunteers Tim Riordan, left, and Bob Sartini excavate a site that experts believe may have contained an outhouse used by Paul Revere. Fragments of pottery and a tobacco pipe already have been recovered from the dig outside the Pierce-Hichborn House in Boston's historic North End. Experts say the house, built next to Revere's house in 1711, was owned by one of Revere's cousins, and the renowned American patriot himself likely visited on numerous occasions. (AP Photo/William J. Kole)

Trump has slammed China's large trade surpluses with the United States and last month ordered an investigation into whether Beijing improperly pressures companies to hand over their technology in exchange for market access. Last year, the U.S. ran up a $347 billion trade deficit in goods with China — accounting for nearly half the total.

During the Mar-a-Lago summit, the two leaders agreed on a 100-day plan for trade talks. After visiting China this week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said there's been some progress, including a deal to let U.S. beef into China, but they Representatives from eleven area districts participated in the need to tackle "bigger things and more difficult things." The Lunch ‘n Learn technology conference at Gateway. (Photo by U.S. priorities are better market access, less protectionism and Amy Porter) protecting intellectual property rights.

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The Regional offers it as an opt-in Collaborative for Educational for parents in the upper grades.

Services also took part in the He said parents of about 65 event in continuation of their kids, 10% of the population efforts to provide quality edu- opted in for the parent portal.

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Johnsson said a lot of school districts are blocking social media, but he said the reality is “kids are going to do it anyway.” He suggested opening it up instead, because if it’s open on their chromebooks, the school has visibility. “Let’s help create a digital learning environment to make it safe for kids, with full visibility of everything posted on Facebook and Twitter as well,” he added.

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William J. Garen, American Legion Whip Memorial Post 454.

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Westfield Day at the Big E Michelle Abdow gets up close with Mike Tierney’s Alpacas

It was a beautiful day for Westfield at the Big E. Many Westfield Organizations participated in the parade showing Westfield’s commitment and spirit. Mayor Brian Sullivan and Parade Marshall, Sue Canning were proud leading contingents from many organizations. (Photos by Lynn F.

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Mayor Brian Sullivan, Sue Canning (Parade Grand Marshal) and Rep. John Velis lead the Westfield contingent.

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Angela Peloquin and Harry Sienkowicz await the start of the parade.

Bridget Matthews and family are ready to have fun.

Rebecca Monte patiently John Peloquin is all prepared waits for the parade to start

Bomber supporters.

Fiona Cioch practices on her flute.

WHS Cheerleaders demonstrate a lift.

Sue Canning (right) with the Kevs Foundation contingent.

Nick Morganelli and his son feel the excitement of the day.

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Gabe Santos, Mass 2017 State Youth of the Year.

Josephine Sarnelli and Westfield Youth Football Cheerleaders are rarin’ to go Jeff Landers enjoy the parade

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Spooky or sweet: choosing a theme for Halloween decorations

By LISA A. FLAM Associated Press Before they even know whether the candy will be top-notch or king-size, trick or treaters are drawn to houses decked out for Halloween.

"When kids are trick-or-treating, that's the first thing they see," says Tanya Graff, style director at Martha Stewart Living magazine. "It's fun when they see these amazing, decorated houses. It really makes it feel like Halloween. It makes your house look more inviting."

Halloween offers the first big chance of fall to decorate — "the first big opportunity for people to really go for it," says Graff. (http://www.marthastewart.com/ ) And you can go for it in different ways, from sophisticated to playful, subtle or over the top. Halloween decorations range from traditional harvest to family-friendly to maximum spookiness, with ghosts, ghouls, skeletons and more.

Any way you do it can make a big impact, and it doesn't have to cost a chocolate-covered mint.

When you're creating a spooky scene, be sure to keep your theme consistent.

"You want it to be unified," says Barbara DeVos, category manager for Halloween decorations at the retailer Party City.

"Whatever kind of theme you're going for, you want all the lighting and all of the props to have the same kind of feeling."

And have a focal point that draws in passersby — "some kind of wow factor," DeVos says. (http://www.partycity.com/)

TRADITIONAL HARVEST

For a simple and subtle look, try a wreath on your front door. Take a dried grapevine wreath, add moss, and give it a creepy-crawly twist by adding black plastic bugs and snakes.

Or spray-paint the wreath black and add faux black roses, Graff says.

A seasonal harvest look is easy to get with pumpkins.

Besides the traditional jack-o'-lanterns, you can add pumpkins to urns for a fall display, or turn carved pumpkins into outdoor vases for fall mums.

The easiest idea, Graff says, is to place pumpkins up your front steps. "You could do different shapes, different colors, or ombre, starting in one color and graduating down to another," she adds. With pumpkins now available in many different

This undated photo provided by Party City shows a Halloween themed display in a front yard. Halloween offers the first big chance of fall to decorate your home, and there are lots of ways — from spooky to sweet — to get into the holiday spirit. (Party City via AP)

hues, you can create an ombre look with pumpkins ranging from gray to green to white, or peach to brown to orange.

FAMILY FRIENDLY For a fun and family-oriented look, think about adding color and smiling faces, says DeVos. "It's having more color, like purple and orange and black tied in together, and having friendly witches," she says.

"There is no blood or death. It's all about friendly pumpkins and friendly ghosts and scarecrows."

You can share a happy Halloween vibe using garlands or gel clings for the windows, DeVos says, or cute yard stakes or trick-or-treating signs.

Add some drama with paper-bag lanterns: Cut Halloween shapes or words like "Boo!" into black paper bags and put electric lights inside, Graff says.

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SPOOKY AND SCARY There are so many decorations to choose from, including skeletons, skulls, reapers, ghosts, witches, bats, crows and other critters, not to mention semblances of blood and gore.

For maximum impact, accessorize with spider webbing, lights and a fog machine, DeVos says. You can hang spider webbing from your roof to the ground and fill it with giant spiders crawling down, she said. Add to the scene by creating a crow-filled graveyard in your front yard with tombstones.

"You can stick bones into the dirt so it looks like someone might be coming out," DeVos said.

Bats, snakes and giant spiders can greet trick-or-treaters from a tree in your front yard.

"You can put them onto the tree and have them hanging down, and have webbing and cloth coming down and drape it all over the tree," she said.

Skeletons can greet trick-or-treaters from rocking chairs or stools on the front porch; decorate around them with bones, skulls or cauldrons.

This undated photo provided by Party City shows a Halloween themed display in a front yard. Halloween offers the first big chance of fall to decorate your home, and there are lots of ways — from spooky to sweet — to get into the holiday spirit. (Party City via AP)

Sales of new US homes fell 3.4 percent in August WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new U.S. homes slumped 3.4 percent in August, the second straight monthly decline.

The Commerce Department said Tuesday that sales dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 560,000. This followed a 5.5 percent decline in July. Still, sales gains earlier this year mean that sales are running 7.5 percent higher year-todate than in 2016.

Sales could worsen in coming months as parts of Texas and Florida — both hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma — find that new construction gets delayed as the focus turns to rebuilding properties that were flooded or damaged by the fierce winds and rainstorms.

But August's drop in new home sales also points to the limits of the rebound from the Great Recession and the housing bust that triggered the

downturn a decade ago. Home values have climbed at a much faster pace than incomes, meaning that many buyers had to strain their budgets to purchase a house. Low mortgage rates reduced the financial crunch somewhat, but then sales listings began to dwindle and many wouldbe buyers have found themselves outbid on existing homes and priced out of new housing developments.

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The sales decline over the past two months was so significant that the months' supply of new houses on the market ballooned to 6.1 months. That figure had been hovering around 5.3 months in June — raising a question of whether builders will wait to sell off some of their inventory before breaking ground on more new houses.

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Westfield’s Chandler Pedolzky (18) leads an all-out sprint to the ball deep in West Side territory Thursday night at Clark Field.

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Terriers nip Bombers

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WEST SPRINGFIELD – If fans from the Whip City happened to travel over the border to West Springfield Thursday evening, they were treated to a potential postseason matchup between two of the region’s top girls’ soccer teams.

West Side junior forward Daesia Andrews scored two second half goals, and the Terriers outlasted the Westfield Bombers 2-0 at Clark Field.

“West Side was a little quicker through the midfield, but we caught them in the counter well,” Westfield coach Keith Saltmarsh said.

“We had good pressure. They just beat one of our backs and our keeper for the first goal.”

Westfield, already missing one of its key scorers, was snakebit by two more injuries, both in the backfield.

“We ended up getting banged up a little bit,” coach Saltmarsh said. “It’s nothing we can’t bounce back from though. … Put that one in the bank. We’re going to teach these kids in the area where we need to improve, and when we see (West Side) in November we will be ready for them.”

Saltmarsh said the fact that his team is fairly deep will allow him to plug-and-play others if injuries linger.

“The kids that filled in today filled in quite well,” the Bombers’ coach explained. “These kids are competitive and super coachable.

We’re just going to work on our next game plan.”

Westfield fell to 6-1. West Springfield improved to 6-0-2.

Van Heynigen scores twice in Gators’ shutout Gateway 2, Ware 0 Jessica Van Heynigen scored a pair of first half goals in leading Gateway to a 2-0 shutout. Heynigen delivered the first in the fifth minute on a corner kick from Jules Dickinson.

The second came on a cross pass from Erin Harris with five minutes remaining in the half.

Gateway goalie Becca Herman made one save on a direct kick to earn a shutout.

“This was a good game,” Gateway coach Steve Estelle said. “We had to work for the win – that’s soccer sometimes – but we played one of our better games.”

Estelle said Dickinson, Harris, and centerhalf back-stopper Ava Auclair were instrumental in the victory.

FIELD HOCKEY

Gorman, Rams prevail Southwick-Tolland 3, Turners Falls 2 Sydney Gorman scored two goals, and Emily Martin had one to escape Turners with a thrilling road victory.

Gorman tallied the equalizer with 3:57 remaining in regulation. Martin notched the game-winner on a pass from Alex Grimaldi with 1:19 left.

Westfield’s Georgina Badger (8) attempts to track down the ball near the end line. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield’s Isabella Rinaldi (7) taps a pass past the West Springfield defense. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Southwick goalie Clare Stratton finished with seven saves.

In JV action, Turners Falls defeated Southwick 3-1.

LATE RESULTS – Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Longmeadow 27, Westfield 30 Despite missing key runner Colin Reed,

Westfield continues to show signs of improvement and much promise for championship season.

Westfield sophomore Kaleb Cree took first place overall (18:12). Bombers’ senior Zach Cree finished third (18:45), and senior Isak Lund was fifth (19:04). Sophomore Nick Stathatos (19:55) and senior Kohl Lunardini (19:58) rounded out the scoring.

Westfield’s Georgina Badger (8) attempts to track down the ball near the end line. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield’s Kaela Mochak (40) eyes the ball. (Photo by Chris Putz)

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS/RESULTS FOOTBALL Westfield 0-2 GYMNASTICS Westfield 2-0

GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield 6-1 Southwick 3-2-2 Gateway 3-1-3 St. Mary 2-5 Westfield Technical Academy 6-2

BOYS’ SOCCER Westfield 4-4 Southwick 2-0 Gateway 0-4 St. Mary 2-5-1 Westfield Technical Academy 7-0-1

GOLF Westfield 4-3 Southwick 12-0 St. Mary 1-6 Westfield Technical Academy 0-0

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield 3-6 Southwick 1-4 FIELD HOCKEY Westfield 2-4 Southwick 5-3 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 0-3 Southwick 1-2 St. Mary 0-2 Westfield Technical Academy 0-2

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GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 1-0 Southwick-Tolland 3-2 THURSDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS’ SOCCER West Springfield 2, Westfield 0 Gateway 2, Ware 0 FIELD HOCKEY Southwick-Tolland 3, Turners Falls 2

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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Fri., Sept. 29 FIELD HOCKEY at Frontier, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Amherst-Pelham, Time TBD JV FIELD HOCKEY at Frontier, 5 p.m.

GYMNASTICS vs. Hampshire, 6 p.m.

FOOTBALL at Agawam, 7 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 30 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Wahconah, 2 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Wahconah, 2 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 11 a.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 12:15 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 GOLF vs. Belchertown, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Crosier Field & Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

JV FOOTBALL vs. Agawam, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Agawam, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Agawam, 6:15 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Northampton, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Holyoke, Ashley Res./Elks Club, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Holyoke, Ashley Res./Elks Club, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 4 GOLF at Longmeadow, Longmeadow Country Club, 3 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 5 GOLF – PVIAC Girls’ Individual Championship, Elmcrest Country Club, 9 a.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 5 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Ludlow, 6 p.m.

GYMNASTICS, Agawam at Minnechaug, 6 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 6 GOLF – PVIAC Boys’ Individual Championship, Crumpin-Fox Club, 9 a.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

FOOTBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Fri., Sept. 29 BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 GOLF at Central, Veterans Golf Course, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at SouthwickTolland, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at SouthwickTolland, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Putnam, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 4 GOLF vs. McCann Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 5 GOLF – PVIAC Girls’ Individual Championship, Elmcrest Country Club, 9 a.m.

GOLF at Mohawk, Edge Hill Golf Course, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Commerce, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 6 GOLF – PVIAC Boys’ Individual Championship, Crumpin-Fox Club, 9 a.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Easthampton, 4 p.m.

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SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Fri., Sept. 29 GOLF at Pioneer Valley Regional, Northfield Golf Course, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. John J. Duggan Academy, 5 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 GOLF at Chicopee Comp, Chicopee Country Club, 3 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 5:15 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 GOLF at Pope Francis, Franconia, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Smith Voke, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Westfield Technical Academy, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Athol, 5:30 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 4 GOLF at Chicopee, Chicopee Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 6:15 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 5 GOLF vs. Belchertown, The Ranch, 3 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 6 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sabis, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Sabis, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Sci-Tech, 4:30 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Fri., Sept. 29 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mohawk Trail, 3:30 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 4 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Oct. 5 JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Athol, Game Field 2, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Athol, O’Brien Field, 6 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 6 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Sci-Tech, 6 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 9 No Sports Scheduled

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL Fri., Sept. 29 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Smith Voke, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 30 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Sabis, 11:45 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 GOLF at Ware, Dunroamin Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, Bowie Field, 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 4 GOLF vs. Granby, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 5 GOLF vs. Easthampton, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Smith Voke, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 6 GIRLS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 9 BOYS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Buffalo New England Miami N.Y. Jets

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Thursday’s Games Green Bay 35, Chicago 14 Sunday’s Games New Orleans vs Miami at London, UK, 9:30 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Carolina at New England, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

L.A. Rams at Dallas, 1 p.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

Oakland at Denver, 4:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Washington at Kansas City, 8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, Oct. 5 New England at Tampa Bay, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 8 Arizona at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Detroit, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Miami, 1 p.m.

L.A. Chargers at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Baltimore at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Seattle at L.A. Rams, 4:05 p.m.

Green Bay at Dallas, 4:25 p.m.

Kansas City at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Open: Washington, New Orleans, Atlanta, Denver Monday, Oct. 9 Minnesota at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Panthers defense readying for test against Patriots offense

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers’ defense made a statement during the first two weeks of the season when it held the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills to a combined six points in back-to-back victories.

It took a step backward in last week’s loss 34-13 to New Orleans, but still is the NFL’s topranked defense entering Sunday’s matchup with New England. Through three games, Carolina is allowing just 252 yards per game.

The Panthers (2-1) now are hoping to fix whatever vulnerabilities were exposed against the Saints as they prepare to face Tom Brady and a Patriots offense that is averaging a leaguebest 441 yards per game.

Carolina coach Ron Rivera said that even at 40 years old, he thinks Brady is as formidable as ever. He said the absence of receiver Julian Edelman has only caused Brady to make minor adjustments.

“You see him spreading the ball out a little more — mostly out of necessity,” Rivera said.

“But he still has an array of weapons. He just doesn’t have that one singular guy that he’s had in the past.”

Whether he has a go-to guy or not, as the Patriots (2-1) prepare for their toughest defensive test of the season, the offensive line’s ability to protect Brady will be in the spotlight.

Brady was sacked 15 times during his abbreviated 12-game regular season in 2016. That number is already up to 10 this season.

But Brady maintains his recovery time is also better because he has learned how to absorb punishment during his career.

“You do have to learn how to find the way down in a way that you’ll be able to get up and try to play the next play,” Brady said. “There’s

some luck involved, but let’s go again, baby.

Let’s line them up and play.”

The Panthers have done a good job getting after the quarterback this season, posting eight total sacks. At 37, linebacker Julius Peppers leads the team with 2 1/2 sacks.

But linebacker Luke Kuechly, who has a team-best 25 tackles, said they can’t ignore the versatility of New England’ run game. Mike Gillislee is tied for the NFL lead with four rushing scores, and James White has 12 catches for 126 yards.

“They got something for everything,” Kuechly said. “I think that’s what makes them unique is they’ve got guys than can run the ball, they’ve got guys that can catch the ball. ...

We’ve got to have our eyes open and see who’s coming in the game.”

Here are some things to watch in Sunday’s game: MILESTONE WATCH: With 185 career regular-season victories as a starting quarterback, Brady is one win from tying Brett Favre and Peyton Manning (186) for the most in NFL history.

CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN: Panthers veteran nickel back Captain Munnerlyn was shocked and upset that he only played 11 snaps against Drew Brees and the Saints in Carolina’s 34-13 loss on Sunday. This week, he let coaches know about it.

“I didn’t come here for that,” said Munnerlyn, who signed a four-year, $17.5 million deal to return to the Panthers. “And I told them. I expressed my feelings. I want to play.”

Munnerlyn averaged 31 snaps in the team’s first two games against Buffalo and San Francisco.

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Patriots Munnerlyn back on the field against the Patriots and Brady.

With starting cornerback Daryl Worley battling a shoulder injury, that could mean Munnerlyn has to play some on the outside.

McCAFFREY’S ROLE: Rookie running back Christian McCaffrey saw an expanded role as a receiver last week with tight end Greg Olsen (broken foot) out and wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin missing the final three quarters with a strained knee.

McCaffrey was really the one weapon Cam Newton had in the passing game, hauling in nine catches for 101 yards.

The Panthers have struggled all season with picking up big chunk plays and were held to just 13 points by the Saints, who had the NFL’s 32nd ranked defense coming into last week’s game. This week, New England is No. 32, but Newton has struggled against all competition this season with twice as many interceptions (four) as TD passes (two).

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division

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W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away x-Cleveland 100 59 .629 — — 8-2 W-2 47-31 53-28 y-Minnesota 83 76 .522 17 — 5-5 L-2 39-39 44-37 Kansas City 78 81 .491 22 5 5-5 L-1 41-37 37-44 Chicago 66 93 .415 34 17 6-4 W-2 39-42 27-51 Detroit 63 96 .396 37 20 1-9 W-1 34-47 29-49 West Division

W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away x-Houston 99 60 .623 — — 8-2 W-4 48-33 51-27 Los Angeles 78 81 .491 21 5 2-8 L-2 41-37 37-44 Seattle 77 82 .484 22 6 3-7 L-1 40-41 37-41 Texas 76 83 .478 23 7 3-7 L-7 39-39 37-44 Oakland 74 85 .465 25 9 8-2 W-2 46-35 28-50 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division y-clinched wild card NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division

W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away x-Washington 96 63 .604 — — 6-4 W-1 46-32 50-31 Miami 75 84 .472 21 11 6-4 W-1 41-37 34-47 Atlanta 71 88 .447 25 15 4-6 L-4 37-44 34-44 New York 69 90 .434 27 17 4-6 W-3 37-44 32-46 Philadelphia 64 95 .403 32 22 6-4 W-2 37-41 27-54 Central Division

W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away x-Chicago 90 69 .566 — — 7-3 W-2 46-32 44-37 Milwaukee 84 75 .528 6 2 5-5 W-1 44-37 40-38 St. Louis 82 77 .516 8 4 5-5 L-2 43-35 39-42 Pittsburgh 73 86 .459 17 13 5-5 L-1 44-37 29-49 Cincinnati 67 92 .421 23 19 2-8 L-1 39-42 28-50 West Division

W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away x-Los Angeles 102 57 .642 — — 6-4 W-4 57-24 45-33 y-Arizona 92 67 .579 10 — 5-5 W-2 52-29 40-38 Colorado 86 73 .541 16 — 4-6 W-2 45-33 41-40 San Diego 70 89 .440 32 16 4-6 L-4 43-38 27-51 San Francisco 62 97 .390 40 24 5-5 L-2 36-42 26-55 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division y-clinched wild card AMERICAN LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games Houston 12, Texas 2 Oakland 6, Seattle 5 N.Y. Yankees 6, Tampa Bay 1 Pittsburgh 5, Baltimore 3 Cleveland 4, Minnesota 2 Boston 10, Toronto 7 Chicago White Sox 6, L.A. Angels 4, 10 innings Kansas City 7, Detroit 4 Thursday’s Games Cleveland 5, Minnesota 2 Tampa Bay 9, N.Y. Yankees 6 Houston 12, Boston 2 Oakland 4, Texas 1 Chicago White Sox 5, L.A. Angels 4 Detroit 4, Kansas City 1 Friday’s Games Toronto (Biagini 3-12) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 12-12), 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Miley 8-14) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 10-8), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Pelfrey 3-11) at Cleveland (Bauer 16-9), 7:10 p.m.

Houston (Morton 13-7) at Boston (Fister 5-8), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Alcantara 1-1) at Texas (Perez 12-12), 8:05 p.m.

Detroit (Boyd 6-10) at Minnesota (Gibson 12-10), 8:10 p.m.

Arizona (Greinke 17-6) at Kansas City (Kennedy 4-13), 8:15 p.m.

Seattle (Gonzales 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Skaggs 2-6), 10:07 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Houston (McCullers 7-3) at Boston (Pomeranz 16-6), 1:05 p.m.

Toronto (Stroman 13-8) at N.Y. Yankees (Garcia 5-10), 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Castro 3-2) at Tampa Bay (Archer 9-12), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Fulmer 2-1) at Cleveland (Kluber 18-4), 7:10 p.m.

Detroit (Farmer 4-5) at Minnesota (Berrios 13-8), 7:10 p.m.

Arizona (Walker 9-9) at Kansas City (Junis 8-3), 7:15 p.m.

Oakland (Gossett 4-10) at Texas (Cashner 10-11), 8:05 p.m.

Seattle (Moore 1-5) at L.A. Angels (Nolasco 6-15), 9:07 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games Colorado 15, Miami 9 Arizona 4, San Francisco 3 Philadelphia 7, Washington 5 Pittsburgh 5, Baltimore 3 Chicago Cubs 5, St. Louis 1 N.Y. Mets 7, Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 6, Milwaukee 0 L.A. Dodgers 10, San Diego 0 Thursday’s Games Milwaukee 4, Cincinnati 3 Washington 5, Pittsburgh 4 Miami 7, Atlanta 1 Chicago Cubs 2, St. Louis 1, 11 innings Friday’s Games Cincinnati (Stephenson 5-6) at Chicago Cubs (Quintana 11-11), 2:20 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Harvey 5-6) at Philadelphia (Lively 3-7), 7:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Cole 12-11) at Washington (Strasburg 14-4), 7:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Gohara 1-3) at Miami (Straily 10-9), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 5-8) at Colorado (Bettis 1-4), 8:10 p.m.

Arizona (Greinke 17-6) at Kansas City (Kennedy 4-13), 8:15 p.m.

Milwaukee (Anderson 11-4) at St. Louis (Gant 0-0), 8:15 p.m.

San Diego (Lyles 1-4) at San Francisco (Stratton 3-4), 10:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Cincinnati (Stephens 2-0) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 12-8), 4:05 p.m.

San Diego (Chacin 13-10) at San Francisco (Cain 3-11), 4:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Wilkerson 0-0) at St. Louis (Weaver 7-2), 4:15 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 15-10) at Philadelphia (Alvarez 0-1), 7:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Taillon 8-7) at Washington (Scherzer 16-6), 7:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Sims 3-5) at Miami (Despaigne 1-3), 7:10 p.m.

Arizona (Walker 9-9) at Kansas City (Junis 8-3), 7:15 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 18-4) at Colorado (Marquez 11-7), 8:10 p.m.

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Judge 51st HR, Yankees miss chance to move up, Rays win 9-6

In this Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass.

The NFL’s top-ranked offense and top-rated defense are set to square off Sunday when the New England Patriots host the Carolina Panthers. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) PERFECT GANO: Panthers kicker Graham Gano was locked in a kicking battle with Harrison Butker in the preseason, but emerged as the starter and has responded by mak-

ing all eight field goal attempts this season. Carolina had signed Butker to the practice squad, but the Kansas City Chiefs claimed him off waivers earlier this week.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Gray said he didn't notice what was posted on the out-oftown scoreboard at Yankee Stadium, but his manager did.

A big chance to put more pressure on Boston in the AL East race. There, and then gone.

Aaron Judge hit his 51st home run for a quick lead that was squandered when Gray and the New York bullpen fell apart Thursday night in a 9-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Yankees stayed three games behind the division-leading Red Sox, routed by Houston 12-2. Each team has three games left and both are assured playoff spots — if they wind up even, the Yankees would host Boston in a tiebreaker Monday.

"It's frustrating, because we had a chance to pick up a game," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.

"It just wasn't meant to be tonight," he said.

Brett Gardner, Greg Bird and pinch-hitter Aaron Hicks also homered for New York, which had won three in a row. Wilson Ramos homered during a seven-run burst in the fifth inning for the Rays, who had lost three straight.

Gardner and Judge hit back-to-back homers to begin the bottom of the first inning, and Bird

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connected in the fourth for a 4-1 edge.

But with the scoreboard already showing Boston trailing by a lot, New York allowed its most runs in an inning this year.

Gray (10-12) gave up a pair of one-out singles, and a wild pitch and Gary Sanchez's major league-leading 16th passed ball each permitted runs to score. Ramos added a twoout, two-run homer off Gray, and Peter Bourjos hit a two-run triple and Cesar Puello had an RBI single against Jonathan Holder.

A crowd that earlier chanted "MVP! MVP!" for Judge wound up booing as the Yankees eventually ended an inning that also included a throwing error by Sanchez, a hit batter and a walk.

Gray walked a season-worst five in 4 2/3 innings.

"I was kind of all over the place all night," Gray said.

Said Rays manager Kevin Cash: "That was a pretty impressive offensive inning by our part, pieced together a bunch of hits."

Corey Dickerson and pinch-hitter Trevor Plouffe also homered for Tampa Bay. ChihWei Hu (1-1) pitched one inning for his first big league win.

PAGE 12 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

When Family Doesn’t Visit Dear Annie: My husband and I are retired. We are in our 70s, and he is in poor health. He has cancer. But the problem I’m writing to you about is that he does not get visits or calls from his family on a regular basis unless he’s in the hospital.

They live in the same town as we do. When I was younger, my parents shamed me into visiting twice a month. I didn’t mind, because it was the right thing to do. How do we approach this problem. Shame them? -- Looking for the Right Words Dear Looking: Don’t play the shame game. Be direct. It’s possible his family members don’t realize no one’s calling or visiting; everyone may just assume another member of the family is staying in close touch. Tell them how much it would mean to your husband if they visited more often and not only when he’s in the hospital. They’re not just your husband’s family; they’re your family, too. And we all sometimes need family to remind us of what’s important.

Dear Annie: My daughter and I had lunch today at a very nice pizza cafe we frequent. Three booths away were a couple and a boy of about 8 or 9. The woman started to berate the child. Apparently, she asked him to get a plate, and the plate was too small. She very loudly screamed, “How can you be so stupid to get such a small plate!” She went on and on. I walked by the booth, and both the boy and the man were staring silently at their plates. The woman continued for at least 15 minutes. She told him she was going to shave his head! The child began crying. It was such verbal abuse that I couldn’t eat my food. Then the boy yelled, “I don’t even want to be in this family!” Other diners began to notice. She finally left the restaurant, with the man and the boy trailing behind. What must this kid’s life be like behind closed doors? I wanted to do something. I wanted to call the police; it was so horrible.

Should I have spoken to her? -- Wish I Were With Child Protective Services Dear WIWWCPS: It’s difficult to know what to do when witnessing such situations unfolding. The best course depends on the scenario. If it’s merely an exasperated mom raising her voice at her child in the grocery, try to empathize. Every parent has been there, and in such moments of frustration, support can go much further than judgment. That might mean offering assistance (carrying groceries, cleaning up a spill, etc.) or just a sympathetic smile.

In more extreme situations, use caution. Experts recommend not confronting the parent yourself if you can avoid it. Instead, seek out a security guard or, in cases of physical abuse, call 911 and try to monitor the situation from a distance until authorities arrive. Take down the license plate number or other relevant information. If you find that you must intervene in the moment to protect the child’s safety, proceed as gingerly as possible and try to be kind to the parent. That may sound counterintuitive, but it’s the best way to de-escalate the situation.

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 COMPANY’S COMING Dear Heloise: I can barely reach my top cabinets, so I keep three each of plates, saucers, bowls and silverware in my dishwasher at all times.

My children and friends seem to come in pairs, so three of each thing is just enough for company, coffee and dessert. -- Wanda M., Metairie, La. SHOE CLUE Hello, Heloise: I have a suggestion for everyone, especially seniors. With the wet and cold weather not too far in the future, it’s important that everyone wears shoes that do not slip on wet, slippery areas.

Shoes that have slip-resistant technology grip, even on ice, are available at discount retailers. -- Sue Z., via email LETTER OF LAUGHTER Dear Heloise: I was leaving the grocery store laden with groceries, and a little boy came up to me at the automated door: “Let me get the door for you, ma’am,” he said.

Ha! The weight of my basket had already opened the door!

-- Judy K. in Alabama POWDER POWER Dear Heloise: After I apply my face powder with a brush, I use a dry brush to go over it one more time to remove any excess. This is important with HD cameras everywhere. -Donna W. in California Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.

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TV Sports Tonight Friday, Sept. 29 AUTO RACING 10 a.m.

NBCSN — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Apache Warrior 400, practice, at Dover, Del. Noon NBCSN — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Use Your Melon. Drive Sober 200, practice, at Dover, Del. 2:30 p.m.

NBCSN — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Use Your Melon. Drive Sober 200, final practice, at Dover, Del. 3:30 p.m.

NBCSN — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Apache Warrior 400, qualifying, at Dover, Del. COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m.

ESPN — Miami at Duke NBCSN — Dartmount at Penn 8 p.m.

CBSSN — BYU at Utah St. FS1 — Nebraska at Illinois 10:30 p.m.

ESPN — Southern Cal at Washington St. DRAG RACING 6 p.m.

FS1 — NHRA, AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals, qualifying,

at Reading, Pa. GOLF 9 a.m.

GOLF — Web.com, Tour Championship, second round, at Atlantic Beach, Fla. 11:30 a.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour, Presidents Cup, Day 2, at Jersey City, N.J. MLB BASEBALL 1 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, Toronto at N.Y. Yankees OR Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (2 p.m.)

8 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, L.A. Dodgers at Colorado OR Milwaukee at St. Louis SOCCER 2:30 p.m.

FS2 — Bundesliga, Schalke vs. Bayer Leverkusen ROWING 10:30 p.m.

NBCSN — FISA World Championships, A Finals, at SarasotaBradenton, Fla. (same-day tape) WNBA BASKETBALL 9 p.m.

ESPN2 — Finals, Game 3, Minnesota at Los Angeles

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Silver expects NBA players to stand during national anthem

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Silver expects NBA players to continue standing for the national anthem.

Not only because it's a league rule, but because they are aware of what it means in what the commissioner believes is a divided America.

"Many of our players have spoken out already about their plan to stand for the anthem," Silver said Thursday. "And I think they understand how divisive an issue it is in our society right now."

Silver said the playing of the national anthem has always been a time for respect and reflection — even in a league where 25 percent of the players are not American — and recalled that many teams locked arms last season.

He wants them to continue showing unity during the anthem — but to do it while standing.

"It's been a rule as long as I've been involved with the league, and my expectation is that our players will continue to stand for the anthem," he said.

Silver didn't say what would happen if any players refuse to stand, adding: "If that were to happen, we'll deal with it when it happens."

He spoke following the NBA's Board of Governors meetings, during which owners passed rules designed to prevent healthy players from sitting out games, and teams from losing games on purpose to improve their draft position.

Under the new draft lottery rules, the teams with the three worst records will all have 14 percent odds to land the No. 1 pick when the changes are implemented with the 2019 draft.

The team with the worst record previously had 25 percent odds to win the lottery and could fall to the No. 4 spot in the draft. Now that team call tumble all the way to fifth.

The lottery changes were to discourage tanking, the practice of losing games on purpose in an effort to improve draft odds. The Philadelphia 76ers relied on the tactic heavily in recent years and the league felt it needed to step in and urge

teams to always be competitive.

Silver felt teams had even begun feeling pressure to use the strategy of fielding poor squads and building through the draft.

"I felt it was corrosive to this league," he said.

The second-worst team has a 19.9 percent to win the lottery and the third seed a 15.6 percent chance under the current format that will remain through next June's draft.

The board voted to allow Silver to fine teams who violate the league's new guidelines about resting players. Teams can't sit healthy players for high-profile, nationally televised games, and fines for violating that can be for at least $100,000.

The rules also say that unless there are unusual circumstances, teams should not rest multiple healthy players for the same game or rest healthy players when playing on the road.

The league office had long resisted getting involved in coaches' decisions about resting players. But with its national TV partners paying the league billions, Silver felt he had to act after LeBron James and stars from the Golden State Warriors sat out nationally televised games last season.

"It's not a position we want the league to be in," Silver said.

"It ultimately is my hope that the rules go in the drawer and that teams step up here and see that there is a larger obligation to our fans, to the basketball community."

The board also talked about current events, meeting less than a week after President Donald Trump opted against inviting the Warriors to the White House after All-Star Stephen Curry said he didn't want to go.

Trump had criticized NFL players for their anthem protests in a speech the night before, and hundreds responded in games Sunday and Monday by kneeling during the anthem.

Silver thinks NBA players have other opportunities, either by continuing their community service efforts or through the media, to make their voices heard.

"I'm hoping once again that this league can play a constructive role there," Silver said.

TV-gadget maker Roku’s stock soars after IPO raises $219M

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Roku, an early player in streamingvideo gadgets, soared Thursday after its initial public offering of stock raised $219 million.

The shares priced at $14 each, the top of the company’s expected range, suggesting strong demand from investors and valuing the company at $1.3 billion. The shares rocketed almost 68 percent Thursday, closing the day at their peak of $23.50.

The Los Gatos, California, company is known for its boxes and

sticks that let users watch Netflix, Hulu and the growing universe of streaming-video options on their TVs. It has the biggest share of the streaming-gadget market, but has deep-pocketed competitors in Amazon, Google and Apple.

Most of Roku’s revenue comes from sales of its streaming players, but it’s seeking to capitalize on its “platform” by building its business of showing ads to users, whether on its home screen or inside video apps.

The company is unprofitable and has amassed $244 million in losses since it was founded in 2002.

This Nov. 16, 2016, file photo shows the Roku Premiere streaming TV device in New York.

Shares of Roku, an early player in streamingvideo gadgets, are soaring Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, after an initial public offering raised $219 million. (AP Photo/File)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Sept. 29, 2017: This year you often trigger a lot of exciting events and reactions. You will need to get used to the intense responses you elicit. At least you won’t be bored. You will throw yourself headfirst into a project in which you can make a big difference. If you are single, others find you interesting and unusually attractive. You might have a flurry of admirers. If you are attached, the two of you often look to make your domestic life more comfortable. You might buy a home, relocate or build an addition. CAPRICORN gives you excellent guidance about purchasing and selling real estate.

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might not be aware of your impact on the status quo. Think of all the changes you have made recently. You will express your caring attitude, but someone else might not get it. This person just expresses him- or herself differently. Tonight: Others are knocking on your door.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Look beyond the obvious. It might be helpful to detach from the here and now. You might feel as if someone is dumping a lot of work on you. Maintain a positive outlook, and don’t allow others to get the best of you. Establish boundaries. Tonight: Whatever you choose, remain calm.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH A close association between you and a friend always evokes strong emotions. A loved one might make an important overture. By encouraging goodwill, both of you will find this bond more fulfilling. Share more of your thoughts with this person.

Tonight: Among the crowds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Keep your priorities straight, and you will be fine. A new friend will do his or her best to draw you closer to him or her.

Avoid someone who tends to initiate power plays. You might see the issue and this person very differently in a few days. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Pace yourself and get as much done as possible. You might be concerned about a financial matter that you need to discuss.

Confusion surrounds an event and the costs involved. Keep a conversation moving, rather than stumble into awkward silences. Tonight: Meet up with friends.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Your imagination emerges when facing a problem. Be as clear as possible when having a discussion with a partner or loved one. Others still might not be sure about what is going on, even if you feel that you’ve covered a lot of ground. Tonight: Lighten the mood, if possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You’ll want to understand what is happening with a family member. You might want some guidance and confirmation about what you need to do. You want to help, but you don’t know what would be most helpful.

Ask questions, and you’ll get feedback.

Tonight: Share news.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Expand your mind and allow more give-and-take. Continue conversations with loved ones, and be open about your thoughts. Make plans with a friend whom you rarely get to see. The discussion that evolves could open a new door. Tonight: Express your feelings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Be aware of what is happening around you. You have so much more to offer than you realize. You might want to make a decision about a domestic matter. A friend could be giving you encouragement to try to get a situation more to your liking. Tonight: Let the fun continue.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You’ll see a personal matter differently by the end of the day from how you did when you greeted the morning. You might have an unexpected yet significant conversation with someone who sheds light on this situation. Emphasize new possibilities.

Tonight: Join friends for dinner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Take your time making a decision.

You might not feel as though you have all the information you need. Tune in to your feelings in order to find a direction to head in.

Trying to walk in someone else’s shoes will help you gain perspective. Tonight: Not to be found.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You’ll want to approach a matter differently and with a more positive point of view. Sometimes you become negative without realizing it. You might have had a difficult period with someone you work with. Do not allow this situation to continue. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

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Deeds in Book of Plans 292 at WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM Pege 44, more particula rly bounded. and described as follows:: Beginning at a point in the Southerly line of Plantation Circle as shown on said plan, which point is the North Westerly corner of the lot to be conveyed and thence turning and running along the curve described by the said Southerly line of Plantation Circle one hundred ten and 00/00 (110.00) feet to a Point, which point is the North Westerly corner of the lot to be conveyed; thence

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50th Reunion Announced for Tech High Class of 1967 Technical High – Springfield, MA, Class of 1967 will hold its 50th Class Reunion from September 29 to October 1, 2017. A full weekend of exciting activities are being planned for this significant milestone with a dinner banquet and live entertainment set for Saturday evening September 30 at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel in Springfield, MA. If anyone is aware of classmates who may not have heard about the reunion, either send us their name and contact info or have them email Carolyn or Pam and the Reunion Committee will follow through. Names and information should be emailed to 1967Tech50th@gmail.com

Artist Open House The Huntington Public Library will be having an Artist Open House on Saturday, October 7th from 12-2 PM. Mackenzie Lagoy lives in Greenfield and attends Frontier Regional High School. She has been drawing her whole life but became more serious about her art in middle school. She is primarily a painter and likes to use acrylic paint.

When she draws she likes to use charcoal, graphite, oil pastels and ink. Most of Mackenzie’s art deals with human emotion and the way we feel things. Light refreshments will be served during the Open House.

Russell Book Club book for October Russell Book Club has announced the discussion book for October: ‘SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT‘ AS ME by Lynn Vincent. Books will be available at Russell Senior Center Library. Book Club will meet to discuss this book on Tuesday October 17 @ 1pm at Russell Senior Center. All are welcome.

LEGAL NOTICES

September 29, 2017 October 6, 13, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Lynn A. Bydlak and Mark C. Bydlak to Wells Fargo Financial Massachusetts, Inc., dated November 7, 2002 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 12745, Page 98, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment from (ineffective) Wells Fargo Financial Maryland, Inc. to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC dated March 17, 2015 and recorded with said registry on March 24, 2015 at Book 20634 Page 410 and by assignment from Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC to Koitere Dispositions, LLC dated May 26, 2016 and recorded with said registry on August 22, 2016 at Book 21321 Page 325 and by assignment from Koitere Dispositions, LLC to MTGLQ Investors, L.P. dated July 27, 2016 and recorded with said registry on August 22, 2016 at Book 21321 Page 327 and by assignment from (corrective) Wells Fargo Financial Massachusetts, Inc. to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC dated May 4, 2017 and recorded with said registry on May 10, 2017 at Book 21675 Page 86, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m. on November 1, 2017, on the mortgaged premises located at 68 Plantation Circle, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: The land referred to in this policy is situated in the state of Massachusetts, County of Hampden and is described as follows:

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CONTAINING 20,003 square feet.

SUBJECT TO an Order of Conditions by the City of Westfield Conservation commission under instrument dated October 14, 1994 and recorded as aforesaid in Book 9014 at page 319, SUBJECT To Declaration Establishing the Plantation Association under instrument dated August 11, 1995 and recorded as aforesaid in Book 9217 at Page 329.

SUBJECT To Declaration of Restrictive Covenants under instrument dated August 11, 1998 and recorded as aforesaid in Book 9217 at Page 340.

Grantor hereby approves the plan for the residence and associated improvements to be constructed upon the conveyed premises, pursuant to q18 of the above referenced Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, BEING a portion of the premises conveyed to Grantor by Deed dated December 9, 1994 and recorded as aforesaid in Book 9014 at Page 316.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 9462, Page 130.

These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

A parcel of land located in Westfield, County of Hampden, State of Massachusetts with a street location address of 68 Plantation Circle, Westfield, MA 01085 Currently owned by Mark C. Bydlak and Lynn A. Bydlak and more fully described in the vesting document dated 4/26/96, recorded on 4/26/96 in Liber 9462 page 130 and designated as Metes and Bounds property. TERMS OF SALE: The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, described as follows: The parcel of property known as Lot 25A as shown on a plan of land entitled 'Definitive Open Space subdivision Westfield, Massachusetts for Palatium Realty, Inc., 21 Memory Lane, Agawam, Mass.' dated September 12, 1994, compiled by D.L, Bean, Inc. and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 292 at Pege 44, more particula rly bounded. and described as follows:: Beginning at a point in the Southerly line of Plantation Circle as shown on said plan, which point is the North Westerly corner of the lot to be conveyed and thence turning and running along the curve described by the said Southerly line of Plantation Circle one hundred ten and 00/00 (110.00) feet to a Point, which point is the North Westerly corner of the lot to be conveyed; thence

A deposit of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 024610389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.

Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.

MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201512-0152 - TEA

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TAG SALES Huge Tag & Bake Sale!

Inside & Outside WESTFIELD - UCC Second Church, 487 Western Ave. Saturday, September 30, 9am-3pm.

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Deadline: Thursday, 1 WEEK PRIOR to your Tag Sale! (not same week)

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business DIRECTORY FLOORING & FLOOR SANDING

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LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

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Call: 413-330-2186

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Fully insured. Free estimates.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR 21 Years experience.

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Call Dave: 413-568-6440 JD BERRY GENERAL CONTRACTING

ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

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LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

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Trim work.

Fully Insured CS 077728 H.I.C. 129700 37 Years Experience

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LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

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Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality.

Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

LAWNMOWER REMOVALS

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Call anytime: 860-216-8768

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

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

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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)

STORAGE STORAGE Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard.

Year-round discounts.

Safe and secure.

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

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

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NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station

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

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR Making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet make-overs to faux finishes, and 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

WESTFIELD 82 Ridgeview Terrace, Sat/Sun, Sept. 30th/Oct. 1st, 9AM-3PM. MOVING SALE! Too Many Items to List! Bikes, Furniture, Household, More!

APARTMENT 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit.

Large yard, parking. $975 p/month. No pets please.

Call today, won't last.

Available October 1.

(413)348-3431

Apartments for Rent: Westfield: 93 George St. 2nd Floor, 2 Bedroom $1150 per month 1232 Russell Rd. 3 Bedroom Townhouse $1250 per month Call: Jill Vincent-Lapan, Realtor Canon Real Estate 413-695-3732 CHESTER- 3 bedroom, 1-bath Duplex apartment. Available November 1. $725/month. Security deposit and references required. 413-519-5738.

WESTFIELD: 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor apartment. Newly renovated. New appliances. Available immediately. References Required. $1125.00 +utilities. No pets. Call 413-262-3398

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WEIDLER LOGGING

WESTFIELD 17 Tanglewood Drive, Sat, Sept. 30th, 9AM-4PM. Fishing, Household, Clothing, Teacher and Tool Items.

TRUCK SERVICE

413-788-6787

LOGGING

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WESTFIELD 163 Sandy Hill Road, Friday/Saturday, September 29th/30th, 9:00AM-4:00PM. Something for Everyone!

Rain Date Friday/Saturday, Oct. 13th/14th, 9AM-4PM.

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WESTFIELD- 7 Shepard St. Sept.30&Oct.1. 9 am-5 pm.

Dolls, Boyds Bears, DVDs. A lot of everything.

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Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

UPHOLSTERY 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.

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured.

Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your FALL appointment.

413-237-2053

OFFICE SPACE WESTFIELD: Furnished office for rent, one room, 1st floor with private bathroom. $400 per month includes utilities, ample parking, security deposit required.

413-568-1957

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

PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION Better Business Bureau A+ Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages).

Fully insured. Free estimates.

(413)525-2892 (413)265-6380