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Even ice won’t stop Westfield firefighters

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD–No matter the conditions, whether it is sleet, snow, rain or ice, the Westfield Fire Department is prepared for any hazard.

The department trained several personnel this past week on the Hampton Ponds in Westfield, for ice rescue training. The training is done yearly and provides firefighters with the rare experience of rescuing someone who has fallen through ice and into a body of water and utilized several unique devices, which could one day save a life.

“We want to be ready for all emergencies,” Westfield Fire Deputy Chief Eric Bishop, said. “We continuously train to be ready.”

The training, although at all times safe due to a series of measures to ensure personnel well-being, puts personnel in a ice-water drowning simulation by having one of the rescuers out in the icy water.

However, all personnel involved in the training on the ice, from the rescuers to the victim, are pro-

Baystate Health hosting upcoming blood drives in Westfield

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent WESTFIELD – Baystate Health is yet another organization across the country that is heavily involved with donating blood to those who are in need. The Baystate Health blood bank currently has a shortage of blood, and with January being national blood donor month, it is important that the blood donations increase.

“It’s always an urgent need at this time of year,” said Amy Benson, who is a blood donor recruiter at Baystate Health.

Benson of course points to the holiday season as a cause for blood shortage, but also due to the cold and flu season.

According to Benson, the blood bank was recently at an emergency level for O and A blood types.

Both being important, O negative is universal, as anyone can receive it. But, O positive is about 85% of the total population in America.

“I just think that’s a huge number,” said Benson.

Benson said that there are a See Blood Drives, Page 3

tected with a watertight and insulated suit called the “Ice Commander Suit.”

The suit, which is made by Mustang Survival, is a full-body suit that provides protection against cold and ice for long periods of time. In addition, the suit also has tethered ice picks on the arms for easy access in case there needs to be self-extraction, and also has inner buoyancy to prevent the rescuer from sinking.

In order to rescue the person in the water, a rescuer is provided with a modified buoyant sled to get to the person and to carry them to safety. The sled has two platforms, one on either side, that a rEscher can stand or kneel on, that are connected with heavy plastic piping. In the middle, there is a gap where a rescuer can utilize a paddle–which is provided–and reach a victim. Also on the sled are a series of straps that can be used to safely harness the victim onto the sled.

Once the victim is harnessed in, usually by one rescuer, the sled is then pulled in by several other

rescuers with ropes tethered to the sled.

“They go out to retrieve the victim and the personnel on shore pull them in, but we will always have someone else ready just in case,” Bishop said.

And if the victim is out in deeper water, or is too far away from the shore to be safely rescued with the sled, then the department will utilize its hovercraft to get to the person.

Once rescued, the victim is brought to a warm ambulance and is treated for hypothermia and any other possible injuries that may occur. This is a crucial step because even once a victim is out of the water, hypothermia can still set in due to wet or damp clothing and other factors. And the colder the water is, the quicker hypothermia can set in. If the water is 60 degrees F, hypothermia can kill its victim within four hours; if the temperature of the water is under 40 degrees, it can kill in as soon as a half-hour.

Treatment for those suffering from hypothermia may include warm blankets, heat packs, passive heating measures and warm intravenous saline.

Fire causes major damage to a garage this morning

Members of ArtWorks Westfield were recently reviewing ideas by local artists including Julie Desharnais on events for the city at Blue Umbrella Books on Main Street.

ArtWorks Westfield ’17 Planning Underway

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-Artists were eager to share their ideas – and their artwork – with members of ArtWorks Westfield recently as planning for the ’17 season is now underway.

The monthly artist meetings are conducted on the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at varying locations including Blue Umbrella Books on Main Street, and are open to all artists from Westfield and the surrounding communities.

Input, ideas, suggestions and engagement from artists are “so important” to continue the growth of the arts in Westfield, according to Bill Westerlind, president, ArtWorks Westfield.

“The enthusiasm for the growth of the arts and cultural events in Westfield has been infectious,” said Westerlind, noting that based on the “great success” of the Images of Westfield Art Show, the group is exploring the idea of regularly scheduled, monthly pop-up shows in

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The makers of the locally-produced tool the ErgieShovel are debuting a new line of items next week.

Ergie Systems, which is owned and operated by Westfield-based entrepreneur Nabil Hannoush, will be debuting their spring collection of long-handle tools. The company, which is Westfieldbased, will begin selling a total of 14 new tools for use around the yard and home.

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent WESTFIELD – A fire occurred on 124 Cabot St. at approximately 1:21 a.m. this morning.

Upon arrival, firefighters located the fire in the wood boiler area and garage of the home.

Members of the Westfield Fire Department were able to knock down the fire from a trap door in the bedroom closet.

According to Westfield Deputy Fire Chief Eric Bishop, there was major damage to the garage. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from extending inside the home but there was still some smoke damage in the house.

The family living in the house didn’t face any injuries.

Two firefighters faced some injuries during the suppression efforts.

There will be more updates on this fire once all of the information is gathered.

American Red Cross urges Southwick to donate blood the downtown area.

“We love the idea of leveraging under-utilized or unused spaces to hold these pop-up shows,” he said, adding the group is seeking See ArtWorks Westfield, Page 3

Local manufacturer will be unveiling new line of tools

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A rescuer is in the icy Hampton Ponds water during ice rescue training last week. (Photo by Dan Desrochers)

The tools will all be long-handle tools, which is what the company specializes in. Long-handle tools are ones such as shovels and rakes, which have a long handle shaft for manual operation of the device. Ergie Industries is the first and only company with a patent on long-handle tools.

A list of the equipment includes: Ergie Rake, Ergie Garden Rake, Ergie Pointed Shovel, an Ergie Pushbroom and more.

See The ErgieSytems, Page 3

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Police and Fire Departments came together earlier this month for their blood drive and the rest of the town departments will be holding their blood drives at the town hall on Jan. 30 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The American Red Cross is hosting the event in the Town Hall auditorium.

The American Red Cross urges any town officials, or friends and family, to donate blood.

If you are eligible, we ask that you come forward and roll up a sleeve,” said Alyson Barraza, the External Communications Manager for the American Red Cross.

Barraza says that the need for donations is even higher right now because there is a blood shortage. Since the American Red Cross works with national inventory, blood drives across the country had to be cancelled as a result of bad weather this winter in certain areas.

According to the press release sent out by Barraza, around 300 blood drives across 27 states have been cancelled due to the weather.

See Red Cross, Page 3

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First annual Venison Dinner On Saturday Night, St. John's Lutheran Church held its first annual Venison Dinner. Everyone enjoyed a great meal with all the fixings. The dinner will be an annual event offered to the community. In the photo left to right, Harry Sienkiewicz, Ali Talmadge, Mark Baldyga, Pastor Riley, Diane Jakabowski, Debbie Labombard, Linda Slozak, Andrea Scully, Sally Sienkiewicz. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

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Who went for that joyride with a Vienna street car?

And why?

VIENNA (AP) — Who went for that joyride with a Vienna street car? And why?

The trolley was brought to a stop after traveling less than two stations when public transport authorities in Austria’s capital turned off the electricity. But on Monday, two days after the incident, authorities are still puzzling over the perpetrator — and the motive.

Transit officials say the thief struck Saturday, managing to unlock the empty tram’s door while the driver was making a rest-room stop, and then apparently sprinted away once it was brought to a halt.

Police say the investigation is continuing.

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n Jan. 23, 1933, the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the so-called “Lame Duck Amendment,” was ratified as Missouri approved

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ON THIS DATE: In 1516, King Ferdinand II of Aragon, who with his late queen consort, Isabella of Castile, sponsored the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492, died in Madrigalejo, Spain.

In 1789, Georgetown University was established in present-day Washington, D.C. In 1845, Congress decided all national elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

In 1937, 17 people went on trial in Moscow during Josef Stalin’s “Great Purge.” (All were convicted of conspiracy; all but four were executed.)

In 1944, Norwegian painter Edvard Munch (AYD’-vart moongk) (“The Scream”) died near Oslo at age 80.

In 1950, the Israeli Knesset approved a resolution affirming Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

In 1964, the 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution, eliminating the poll tax in federal elections, was ratified as South Dakota became the 38th state to endorse it.

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In 1968, North Korea seized the Navy intelligence ship USS Pueblo, charging its crew with being on a spying mission. (The crew was released 11 months later.)

In 1977, the original TV mini-series “Roots,” based on the Alex Haley novel, began airing on ABC. In 1989, surrealist artist Salvador Dali died in his native Figueres, Spain, at age 84.

In 1995, the Supreme Court, in McKennon vs. Nashville Banner Publishing Co., ruled that companies accused of firing employees illegally could not escape liability by later finding a lawful reason to justify the dismissal.

In 1997, a panel of experts gathered by the National Cancer Institute concluded that “each woman should decide for herself” whether to start having mammograms as early as her 40s — a recommendation that infuriated the American Cancer Society.

TEN YEARS AGO:

In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush implored Congress to give his plan to send more U.S. troops to Iraq a chance to work. A new rule requiring U.S. airline passengers to show a passport upon their return from Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean took effect.

E. Howard Hunt, who helped organize the Watergate break-in, leading to the downfall of Richard Nixon’s presidency, died in Miami at age 88.

FIVE YEARS AGO:

Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich clashed repeatedly in heated, personal

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terms in a crackling campaign debate in Tampa, Florida.

In a rare defeat for law enforcement, the Supreme Court unanimously agreed to bar police from installing GPS technology to track suspects without first getting a judge’s approval.

ONE YEAR AGO:

A blizzard with hurricane-force winds brought much of the East Coast to a standstill, dumping as much as 3 feet of snow, stranding tens of thousands of travelers and shutting down Washington, D.C. and New York City.

Gracie Gold bounced back from a shaky short program with a flawless free skate to win her second U.S. Figure Skating title at the championship in St. Paul, Minnesota.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Actress Jeanne Moreau is 89. Actress Chita Rivera is 84. Actor-director Lou Antonio is 83. Jazz musician Gary Burton is 74. Actor Gil Gerard is 74. Actor Rutger Hauer is 73. Rhythm-and-blues singer Jerry Lawson is 73. Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., is 70. Singer Anita Pointer is 69. Actor Richard Dean Anderson is 67. Rock musician Bill Cunningham is 67. Rock singer Robin Zander (Cheap Trick) is 64. Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (vee-yah-ry-GOH’-sah) is 64. Princess Caroline of Monaco is 60. Singer Anita Baker is 59.

Reggae musician Earl Falconer (UB40) is 58. Actor Boris McGiver is 55. Actress Gail O’Grady is 54. Actress Mariska Hargitay is 53. Rhythm-and-blues singer Marc Nelson is 46. Actress Tiffani Thiessen is 43. Rock musician Nick Harmer (Death Cab for Cutie) is 42. Christian rock musician Nick DePartee (Kutless) is 32. Singeractress Rachel Crow is 19.

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downtown merchants to host shows which will drive “incremental traffic” for the stores and restaurants.

“Our guiding principle is ‘of, for and by the artists’ and everything we do has the artists in mind,” said Westerlind.

Westerlind noted that the first part of each monthly brainstorming meeting involves a discussion with artists about ongoing and upcoming projects.

At last week’s hour-long meeting, paintings and multimedia works were displayed by Donna Carmel, Natalie Avery, Ellen Westerlind and Julie Desharnais. Additionally, local author Susan Buffum provided an update on her latest published novel, Marion Dunk from the Westfield Theatre Group discussed the current production, “My Funny Valentine, A Night Of One Acts,” and local photographers Richard Cowles and Danny Nason shared ideas about a spring Images of Westfield Art Show. Peter Langmore, co-manager of the Westfield Farmers’ Market, also discussed future opportunities for musicians and artists at the market.

The meeting wrapped up with a brief business update, and the remaining time was spent brainstorming and sharing ideas for future events.

“The event planning is a bottom-up approach,” said Westerlind. “The artists bubble up the ideas and plan the events.”

Westerlind and an energetic board of directors attends and directs the group meetings. Serving on the board with Westerlind includes Andrew Surprise, vice president; Cheryl Crowe, treasurer; Marion Dunk, secretary; and directors Wayne Weatherwax, Jacqueline Funaro, Steve Jones and Tom Sawyer.

“Our next big artistic project is the organization of a followup to our very successful Articulture Show held last April,” said Westerlind. “The concept of music, gallery art and litera-

ture all under one roof will remain the same but the exact size, extent and format of the show is in development.”

The spring Articulture event is planned April 22 at the Westfield Woman’s Club.

“With a year of experience under our belts we’re confident the show will be bigger and better than last year,” said Westerlind.

The next two meetings are planned for Feb. 15 and March 15 at 7 p.m. at Blue Umbrella Books, and getting involved is easy, according to Westerlind.

“We are actively seeking artists and volunteers to help us grow the arts in Westfield,” said Westerlind. “We love our volunteers.”

Attendees at meetings range from painters, musicians, actors, writers and authors to poets, sculptors, dancers, and screenplay writers.

“The meetings are also attended by citizens of Westfield who aren’t necessarily artists but enjoy the arts,” said Westerlind. “I have no artistic talent but I love the arts and I want to experience a greater cultural presence in the city, so I volunteer my time and energy to support our local artistic talent and in turn build out a creative economy in Westfield.”

Westerlind added that Jessica Martin, owner, Blue Umbrella Books, has pledged to host cultural events throughout the year, as well as Jay Beaton, owner of the recently opened Jayzz Cafe.

“These generous and gracious business owners in Westfield are examples of individuals who want to be actively engaged in the arts,” said Westerlind.

For more information, visit ArtWorks Westfield on Facebook, or send an email to westfieldartsandculture@gmail.com.

“Through our social media communications we actively promote any and all artistic events in the city,” said Westerlind.

Blood Drives

Continued from Page 1 number of opportunities locally for people to donate blood in the near future.

The Blood Donor Center at Baystate Noble Hospital is open twice a month and the next two donor opportunities will be on Jan. 26 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Benson mentioned that the blood drive center at Noble Hospital offers free valet parking for anyone who will be donating blood.

“Take advantage of the free valet parking, it’s there,” said Benson.

Baystate Health runs a mobile blood drive six days a week and there will be two places in Westfield in the coming weeks. St. Mary’s High School on Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Westfield City Hall on Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“There are plenty of opportunities for Westfield to come out and donate,” said Benson. “It’s a very selfless act of kindness.”

A gift card will be given to either Big Y or Dunkin Donuts will be offered to those who donate blood.

For more information about the blood donor program at Baystate Health or the upcoming events in the Westfield area, go to Baystatehealth.org. You can also contact Benson at 413- 322-4125.

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

Motorists are not allowed to park on the city streets from the beginning of a parking ban announcement until after the storm ceases and the plowing has been completed on the streets. Announcement of a parking ban is done on the Local Cable Access Channel 15, TV Stations WWLP22 And WBGY 40 and The Local Radio Stations, WMAS, WHYN, WNNZ. When a parking ban is called motorists must obey the policy or they will be subject to towing and a parking violation.

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

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

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

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

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY, JANUARY 23

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

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

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

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Continued from Page 1 Blood donations have also been low because of the holiday season. The Christmas and New Year holidays are a stressful time for people and unfortunately causes a decline in the blood donations.

With numerous blood drives across the country, including those locally in Southwick and Westfield, the American Red Cross is working towards making the public aware.

“We certainly need to put that call out to donors,” said Barraza.

January is also an important time for blood donations, as it is national blood donor month. For the blood drive at the Southwick Town Hall, Barraza noted that the American Red Cross has partnered with Dunkin Donuts. Every individual who donates blood at the drive, and at any other drive for the month of January, will receive a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card.

Board of Appeals Public Hearing - 6 Two States Ave at 7:15 pm Board of Assessors at 5:30 pm Board of Appeals at 7 pm

WESTFIELD Westfield School Committee Joint Meeting with Westfield Technical Academy General Advisory Committee at 6 pm Park & Rec at 7 pm

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce February After 5 Connection

The ErgieSystems Continued from Page 1

The origin of the company came after Hannoush was introduced to the idea of a shovel that utilizes arm, upper back and leg strength to move snow, rather than the lower back, by Ralph Thresher, who teaches safety, including proper lifting and other safety measures, to employees for companies.

“He came up with the idea because he saw that people were using their backs to lift and he said there must be a better way,” Hannoush said. “I was so amazed at how well it worked.”

Ergie Systems is based out of Westfield, and currently has 12 employees. Their products can be found in the following retailers: Big Y, CVS, Walmart, Home Depot, Rocky’s Hardware, Ace Hardware, Agway, Westfield Home and Garden upon re-opening, Westfield Feed and Supplies and True Value.

Yarn, quilt donations sought for homeless WESTFIELD — The Yarn Thread Store on School Street and The United Methodist Church are knitting blankets for the city’s homeless. They are looking for mature or partially finished blankets, that they will complete (non-wool material please!) Please contact Cynthia Hartdegen at 977-9217 or Joyce at The United Methodist Church at 568-5818.

Join us for our February After 5 Connection February 8, 2017(5 – 7 pm) co-hosted by Tucker’s Restaurant and Pro Tour &Cruises! This event islocated at Tucker’s Restaurant, 625 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Sponsored by Romeo &julietta Bags! Free for members, $10 General Admission (cash/credit). Refreshments will be served. 50/50 Raffle to benefit three Citizen’s Scholarships! Bring your business cards and make connections! On-line registration will be made available @ www.westfieldbiz.org.For more information, please call Pam at the Chamber at 413.568.1618.

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

WESTFIELD Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm

GRANVILLE Selectboard Special Meeting at 6 pm Fire at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Sewer Implementation Committee at 6 pm

HUNTINGTON Finance Committee at 6:30 pm

Sarah Gillett Services Accepting Grant Requests Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, Inc. is currently accepting preliminary Grant Requests from non-profit organizations providing services to the elderly residents of the greater Westfield area. The filing deadline is March 1, 2017.

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

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

Shortly after the filing date of March 1st, qualifying applicants will be contacted and an appointment for an interview with the trustees will be established. Interviews are generally set for Thursday afternoons between 2:15 PM – 5:00 PM. Preliminary Grant Requests are to be mailed to: The Sarah Gillett Services For The Elderly, Inc. P.O. Box 1871 Westfield, Ma 01086

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25

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

WESTFIELD Police Commission at 6 pm ZBA at 7 pm

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

SOUTHWICK Local Emergency Planning Committee at 9:30 am Capital Expenditures Committee at 6 pm

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This honor is for members of the Purple Heart community who served their country The following is a list of individuals, organizations, and businesses, who donated to make the Purple Heart Trail possible in Westfield.

Freedom Is Not Free American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454, Post Riders; American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454; Mestek Inc.; Westfield Marine Corps League 141; Margaret T. Marek, in memory of Albert Maslar and John Mashlar; Dennis R. & Elizabeth J. Yefko; Ronald & Patricia Cressotti; Anthony J. Petrucelli, Jr.; Donald E. & Sharon F. Wielgus; Edward J. Wojcek; Joseph & Patricia Pac; George J. & Sue Varosky; Joan H. Corell; Hugh J. Flynn; Michael L. & Cathy Roeder; Robert J. & Patricia Ragone; Larry F. & Mary Ann Gresty; Glenn E. & Judith M. Willard; Chris & Jerry Iglesias, in memory of Michael Domozick; Martin & Mary O’Connell; Scott W. & Linda M. Thomas, Raymond Goyette; American Legion Post 124; Sons of the American Legion Squadron 124; The Arbors at Westfield; James S.Parker; Michael E.O’Connell & Cindy C. Harris; D. Paul & Ann Tucker Kousch, in memory of John B. Tucker; Priscilla Krawczyk, in memory of Joseph Krawczyk; Oscar & Mary E. Machietto, in memory of Elio Machietto; Ann D. Lentini; Richard S. Holcomb; Joanne P. & Bernard J. Couch, Jr.; Dr. Francis & Donna Horrigan; James C. Trusty; Daniel Sosnicki; Frank G. Mills II, in memory of Dr. Frank G. & Isabelle E. Mills; Dorothy M. Noe; Stephen W. & Jean M. Johnson; Norma Harlow, in memory of Holden B. Harlow Jr.; Marlene A. Hills, in memory of Donald G. Hills; Osowski & Osowski Dental, P.C.; Fred & Cindy Barber; Dorothy Taudel; Burke Brothers, Inc.; Jane & Theodore Desorcy, in memory of Edward S. Malinowski; John A. & Marcia K. Pelli; Gail S. Bean, in memory of Joseph Babinski; Richard C. & Carol Stenico, in memory of George W. McCabe; Charles R. Flynt; Cindy A. Sklarski; Dorothy & Lori St. Pierre; John & Joanne Knapik, in honor of Thomas F. Kennedy, Jr. Richard A .& Linda F. Hauk; John J. Lakoma; Catherine I.Davidson; Alfred C. & Sandra L. Chamberlain; Edward A.& HelenC. Brzys; Alberta & Donald Humason, Sr.; Lawrence N. & Mary L. Brady; William & Gina Onyski; Marie G.Boccasile; Jane Wensley, in memory of Robert Wensley; Chester M. & Cindy G. Ogorzalek; Brian & Katherine Wailgum; John & Jean Fisher; Alice L. O’Connor, in memory of Clifford H. Lavoie; Robert T. & Roslyn J. Brown; Marcia A. Potter; Frederick Borowiec; James & Gwynne Homan, in memory of Ralph F. Homan, Jr.; Robert A. Janisieski; Janice Yefko, in memory of Edward Yefko; Mary Jane O’Connell; Barbara M. Hill; Lynn MacFarland; Mary Babinski; Peter & Patricia Dickinson, in memory of Ralph Dickinson; Barbara Hauryluck; Paul G. Seery; George H. & Doris G. Benoit.

Trump’s ‘war with the media’ raises questions of trust

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's "running war" on the media is continuing into his presidency, with statements over the weekend calling into question the extent to which information from the White House can be trusted.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Monday will hold his first daily press briefing at which he could face questions about a statement Saturday night that included demonstrably false assertions about the crowd size at Friday's inauguration and a promise by the new administration that "we're going to hold the press accountable."

Some Trump supporters will no doubt cheer the continued antagonism toward the media that was central to the Republican's campaign for president. Now the stakes are higher.

Press secretaries have been lied to by their bosses, or misled reporters through the omission of information, but veteran journalist Dan Rather said Sunday it was the first time he could recall false material being delivered in this way.

"I hope that people will stop, pull back for what we in television call a wide shot and see what is happening," Rather said.

"This is a deliberate propaganda campaign."

Longtime Republican operative Spicer, who most recently was the spokesman for the Republican National Committee and also worked for President George W. Bush, is known for fighting tenaciously for his employers. His briefing on Saturday followed a Trump appearance at the CIA where the president criticized the media for its reporting his criticisms of the intelligence community and took exception to stories saying the crowd for his inauguration was smaller than those for predecessor Barack Obama. Trump declared that journalists are "the most dishonest human beings on Earth," saying "I have a running war with the media."

Spicer made two unprovable statements in his briefing: that photographs of the audience at Trump's inaugural were intentionally framed to minimize the appearance of support, and that Trump drew the largest audience ever to witness an inauguration.

But he also made statements that were quickly disproven: that the Washington Metro system recorded more riders on the day of Trump's inaugural than when Obama was sworn in for his second term, that Friday marked the first time that white floor covering was used on the Washington Mall that amplified empty spaces, and it was the first time spectators were required to pass through magnetometers to enter the Mall.

Spicer's briefing, during which he did not take questions from reporters, was televised live on Fox News Channel and MSNBC. CNN did not air the session but showed highlights later.

Trump's first press conference after he was elected, on Jan.

11, also took aim at the media. Coming hours after news reports revealed intelligence officials had presented Trump with unsubstantiated and salacious allegations regarding his relationship to Russia, Trump and his team condemned news organizations that disclosed details, calling out CNN and BuzzFeed as "disgraceful" and refusing to take questions from a CNN reporter.

Confronted by "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd on Sunday with "falsehoods" stated by Spicer, Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway called them "alternative facts." She accused Todd of laughing at her and said he symbolizes how Trump has been treated by the media.

One person who has been in Spicer's position, former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer, said it seemed clear to him that Spicer was acting on orders from his boss. Press secretaries have to walk a fine line between reflecting the thinking and wishes of the president while trying to help the people covering him do their jobs, said Fleischer, who, like Spicer, worked for Bush.

Fleischer said he never knowingly delivered false information to the press while at the White House.

"You can't do that," he said. "It will shorten your career."

When Spicer faces the press on Monday, he needs to elaborate on his argument, "take the hard questions and demonstrate reasonableness," Fleischer said.

The conservative web site breitbart.com led its site with an article headlined: "White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer blasts media's 'deliberately false reporting.'" The article said that Spicer's "criticism of the media's fake news reporting resulted in a media meltdown on social media."

Yet it's a crucial time for Spicer's reputation. A press secretary whose word can't be trusted has no value to anyone, said Terence Hunt, a longtime White House correspondent and editor for The Associated Press who recently retired.

"You can't tell lies in the White House," Hunt said. "Somebody will smoke you out, on issues large and small. The president's integrity and credibility are at stake in everything you say, so be super careful."

If the White House can't be trusted to tell the truth on a relatively trivial matter like crowd size, the public will wonder about the reliability of information on important topics like terrorism or the nuclear capabilities of North Korea, said Ben Mullin, a managing editor at the Poynter Institute who does a podcast on the relationship between Trump and the press.

Former CBS anchor Rather, who famously tangled with the Nixon White House during the Watergate era, said the situation saddened him.

"I don't think the American people as a whole, whether they supported Donald Trump or not, want a situation where the press secretary to the president comes out and knowingly tells a lie," he said.

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Constance M. Fitzgerald WESTFIELD – Constance Mary (Grace) Fitzgerald, Westfield, MA – February 9, 1933 – January 20, 2017. She was born in Portland, ME, the second daughter of the late Charles and Mary Grace.

She is predeceased by her sister Barbara Gawler.

Connie leaves her daughter Debra (Westfield) and her partner John Jannelle, sons Daniel and wife Cindy Fitzgerald of Charleston, SC, Neil and wife Conny Fitzgerald of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Scott and wife Jeanne of Marshfield, MA. She also leaves two grandsons – Scott Thomas Fitzgerald (SC) and John Scott Fitzgerald, Jr. (NJ). Connie also leaves her long-time companion Walter Samwell. Connie was a resident of Westfield for her entire adult life and leaves a lifetime of dear friends. The family will have a private service and ask that if you wish to make a donation, please do so to Mercy Hospice, 2112 Riverdale St. Ste. 3, West Springfield, MA 01089. www.firtionadams.com

Raymond W. Broderick Raymond W. Broderick, 95, (1921-2016) passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield to the late Harold and Gladys (Lubas) Broderick.

Raymond served his country with the United States Army during World War II from 1942-1946. Attaining the rank of Tec 5 he received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. He was the co-founder/ co-owner of Viamari’s Restaurant in West Springfield for 36 years and he retired from the Mass Turnpike after 12 years. Ray was a communicant of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield, a member of the Sons of Erin and American Legion Post 124. He enjoyed golfing and fishing and enjoyed his Morgan horses. Ray was predeceased by his beloved wife Rita A. (Viamari) Broderick and two daughters, Mary Theresa Broderick and Linda A. Scribner and her late husband William Scribner, his brother Harold Broderick and sister Winifred Wynne.

He is survived by his loving children, Raymond K. Broderick and his wife Tina, Theresa M. BroderickHathaway and her husband William Hathaway and Thomas M. Broderick and his wife Gina, all of Westfield, his seven cherished grandchildren, William, Candace, Holly, Matthew, Lyndsey, Michael and Shannon, one great granddaughter, Chase and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9AM from the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Rd. Westfield.

Burial will follow the mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield, MA. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 3-7PM in the funeral home.

Donations in Ray’s name may be directed to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church Building Fund, 127 Holyoke Rd. Westfield, MA 01085. www. firtionadams

Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident log Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 6:43 a.m.: Breaking and entering into a motor vehicle, Springfield Road. Police received a report of a vehicle that was broken into at some point overnight. The vehicle reportedly had change and scratch tickets stolen. No witnesses or suspects at the time of the report.

3:49 p.m.: Breaking and entering into a motor vehicle, South Broad Street. A woman reported that while her vehicle was parked in the Amelia Park parking lot, the window of her vehicle was shattered and a pocketbook was reportedly stolen.

No witnesses or suspects at the time of the report.

LOST & FOUND LOST:Poinsettia Christmas pin. Lost 12/3/16 possibly in Big Y or CVS on E Main St or WS house tour. Call or text 537-6242. (12-14) LOST: Searching for my second cousin Marjorie L. Hudson, daughter of Harold (proprietor of Front Page Cigar Company) and Phyllis Hudson, residing in Westfield at least into the late 1950’s. If you have any information, please contact Nancy Miller at 415-931-4339. (12-6) LOST: White handkerchief with blue embroidery. Between Pine Hill Cemetery and Mechanic St on 11/11/16. 413-562-2268. (11-14) FOUND: Cat, Grey, short hair cat. West Springfield - Dewey St./Sibley Ave. Please call: 732-4954 (11-08)

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Review: ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at Hartford Stage

By MARK G. AUERBACH Correspondent Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors is one of the Bard’s most popular comedy hits. Going back to a plot familiar to the ancient Greeks and Romans, he tells the tale of two twins, accidentally separated at birth, and are reunited after mistaken identities turn comic. Rodgers and Hart turned The Comedy of Errors into the witty musical The Boys from Syracuse, and Hollywood reimagined it for comics Lily Tomlin and Bette Midler in Big Business.

Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak has a way with Shakespeare, so it’s great to begin the New Year with his bright and colorful production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Tresnjak directs and provides the scenic designs; his frequent collaborator Peggy Hickey, whose dances were highlights of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Kiss Me Kate, and Anastasia, provides the choreography.

The Comedy of Errors ensemble. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson)

Tyler Lansing Weaks and Alan Schmuckler in The Comedy of Errors.

Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

Matthew Macca and Ryan-James Hatanaka in The Comedy of Errors. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

Tresnjak’s production is set in the mid-1960s, with hints of Never on Sunday, Zorba, Bollywood, vaudeville and slapstick. The colors are bright and sun-drenched and Tresnjak’s witty set includes a small harbor, staircases and balconies, and a variety of playing areas set against the skyline of a Mediterranean village. Fabio Toblini’s costumes are a palette of summer hues, and Matthew Richards’ lighting designs cast bold swatches of sun by day, and alluring moonlight by night. There are plenty of sight gags, humorous bits of staging and deft choreography, courtesy of Peggy Hickey.

The performances are all wonderful, and the ensemble negotiates Tresnjak’s and Hickey’s fast-paced moves as though it’s all a series of simple moves. Paula Leggett Chase as a courtesan, Jolly Abraham as a tipsy Adriana, and Tara Heal as the kitchen maid Nell, were stand-outs for me, each triumphant in physical bits. Johanna Morrison and Noble Shropshire, recently in A Christmas Carol, were solid as an abbess and Aegeon, the merchant of Syracuse.

Musicians Louis Tucci and Alexander Sovronsky added so much to the production.

Hartford Stage’s The Comedy of Errors, clocking in at ninety minutes with no intermission, is great for first-time Shakespeare experiences.

Older kids will love the energy, the slapstick, the sight gags, and the rich language. So will the theatre veterans. This production, which runs through February 12, is just plain fun.

——— Hartford Stage presents The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare Directed and designed

by Darko Tresnjak Choreography

by Peggy Hickey. Costume design

by Fabio Toblini. Lighting design

by Matthew Richards. Sound design by Jane Shaw. through February 12 . For tickets: 860-5275151 or www.hartfordstage.org ——— Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University and the Yale School of Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations and reported on theatre for newspapers and radio.

3 teens rescued from island after falling through icy pond WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Officials say firefighters had to rescue three teen boys from an island after they fell through the ice on a frozen pond in Worcester.

Deputy Chief John Sullivan tells the Telegram & Gazette (http://bit.ly/2jS8drT ) emergency responders were called to Cook's Pond on Sunday afternoon.

Sullivan says three boys, ages 13 and 14, fell through the ice while trying to walk across the pond to a social club on an island. The boys reached the island, but were unable to return.

Firefighters used a pontoon sled that slides on the ice to transport the teens to shore.

Officials say the boys were taken to a hospital to be evaluated. They weren't seriously hurt.

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WESTFIELD - State Senator Don Humason announced today that he will be holding public office hours in cities Have you been seeing coloring books for adults everyand towns across the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District where you go recently? Find out what all the hoopla is in January and February. Senator Humason or his staff will about. The Southwick Public Library has an adult coloring be available at public office hours on the following dates: group that meets once a month. In January, the library’s Friday, January 27, 2017 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Adult Color, Chat and Cookies group will meet on January Holyoke Senior Center 291 Pine Street, Holyoke 23rd from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. All materials are provided Monday, January 30, 2017 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM along with coffee, tea, and cookies. This adult program is Chicopee Senior Center 5 West Main Street, Chicopee free and registration is not required.

Monday, February 6, 2017 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM Southampton Council on Aging 210 College Highway, Southampton Westfield Athenaeum Boys’ & Girls’ Monday, February 6, 2017 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Westfield Senior Center 45 Noble Street, Westfield Library Pajama Storytime Friday, February 10, 2017 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM Bring your favorite stuffed animal and wear your cozy Russell Council on Aging 65 Main Street, Russell pjs to our evening storytime Monday, January 23 at 6pm.

Monday, February 13, 2017 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM We read stories, sing songs, and make a craft. Everyone Easthampton Council on Aging 19 Union Street, goes home tired! All ages welcome. To register, stop by or Easthampton call 562-6158 x5.

All are welcome to come, visit, and share their thoughts or concerns on state matters with Senator Humason and his staff. In addition to office hours throughout the district, Senator Humason and staff are also available to meet with constituents at the Senator’s district office, located at 64 Noble Street in Westfield. No appointment is necessary, but calling ahead Do you have a carrier who goes above and beyond in is recommended. Senator their delivery of The Westfield News? If so– we want to hear about it!

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BUSINESSFINANCIAL Dairy farmers spray EU HQ to push demands for better prices

Global stocks slip amid concern over trade concerns

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Major global stock markets mostly fell on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump promised "America first" policies, adding to concern about possible trade protectionism.

KEEPING SCORE: Germany's DAX lost 0.4 percent to 11,586 while France's CAC-40 shed 0.3 percent to 4,834. London's FTSE 100 retreated 0.4 percent to 7,170.

On Wall Street, futures for the Dow Jones industrial average were roughly flat while those for the Standard & Poor's 500 index declined 0.1 percent.

TRUMP ON TRADE: Trump has major U.S. trading partners who worry about his promises to restrict commerce and shift jobs back to the United States.

Trump's inauguration speech Friday repeated those themes but gave no additional details.

A Chinese state-run newspaper, the Global Times, said "dramatic changes" lay ahead for the global economic order.

ANALYST'S TAKE: "Trump's inauguration speech really offered nothing new for investors to latch on, besides harping on old themes of economic 'carnage' that will be stopped," said Mizuho Bank in a report. "His implication that previous U.S. policies did not put America first sounds misguided, and thus any reversal of policy could well prove to be more negative than not," it said.

"The next 100 days would likely keep markets tense on any announcements as his policy platform is likely to see a large discontinuity from previous U.S. policy bias."

CHINA UPTICK: China's economic growth ticked up in the final quarter of 2016 but the full-year expansion was the weakest in three decades. The world's second-largest economy grew 6.8 percent over a year earlier, up from 6.7 percent the previous year. For the full year, the economy grew 6.7 percent, down from 6.9 percent in 2015 and the weakest since 1990's 3.9 percent. Growth was supported by government spending and a real estate boom. Economists said the temporary upturn was unlikely to last and a renewed slowdown should emerge in coming quarters.

ASIA'S DAY: The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.4 percent to 3,136.77 and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell 1.3 percent to 18,891.03. Sydney's S&P-ASX 200 lost 0.8 percent to 5,611.00 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng was unchanged at 22,898.52.

India's Sensex held steady at 27,050.93 and Seoul's Kospi was unchanged at 2,065.99.

New Zealand and Southeast Asian benchmarks gained.

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In this Sept. 2, 2016, file photo, a woman walks by an advertisement of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Note 7 smartphone at the company's showroom in Seoul, South Korea. Samsung Electronics said Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 it will announce the reason why its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones overheated and caught fire on Jan. 23. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

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Batteries only problem with fire-prone Note 7s

By YOUKYUNG LEE AP Technology Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics said Monday that tests of more than 200,000 Galaxy Note 7 smartphones found defects in two sets of batteries from two different manufacturers that made the devices prone to catch fire.

Samsung's mobile division president, Koh Dongjin, ruled out any problems with other aspects of the Note 7, either in its hardware or its software. He said Samsung would use what it learned from its investigations to improve lithium ion battery safety for the industry, though analysts questioned if the company had really gotten to the heart of the problem.

Samsung discontinued the Note 7 just two months after it was launched on Aug. 2, in one of its worst product fiascos ever.

The company said 700 hundred researchers and engineers tested more than 200,000 devices and more than 30,000 batteries and replicated what happened with the Note 7 phones trying to pin down why some of the phones were overheating.

U.S. companies UL and Exponent also examined the batteries supplied by South Korea-based Samsung SDI and China-based Amperex Technology Ltd., or ATL. The German company TUV Rheinland analyzed the Note 7 supply chain as part of the investigation, Samsung said.

The Galaxy Note 7 featured one of the biggest battery capacities so far for smartphones at 3,500 mAh, or milliampere hour, which gave it the highest energy density of all Samsung's devices.

However, Koh said Samsung and the outside inspectors found no evidence that the high energy density alone had made the phones prone to overheating.

Rechargeable lithium batteries are more susceptible to overheating than other types of batteries if they are exposed to high temperatures, are damaged or have manufacturing flaws. A highly technical explanation of Note 7 problems boiled down to the relatively large battery cells not fitting well into their pouches, with not enough insulating material inside.

In batteries by one manufacturer — likely Samsung SDI — used in the phones in the initial Note 7 recall, inspectors found damage to their upper corners. That, combined with thin separators and high energy density, caused the phones to overheat. The cell-pouch design of the battery did not include enough room to safely accommodate its

electrodes — another flaw.

It was unclear to what extent the battery maker was responsible for those problems: Samsung said only that it had provided "targets" for the batteries.

"We suggested that the Note 7 has innovations and a compact design and a 3500 mAh (battery) but we did not know how to make the separators within (the battery) or how many millimeters thick they should be," Koh told reporters.

That may suggest a breakdown both in communication between Samsung and its suppliers and in quality control and testing.

In other batches of batteries from a second manufacturer, presumably ATL, the researchers found welding defects and a lack of protective tape in some battery cells.

Patrick Moorhead, president of Moor Insights & Strategy, said the odds of two different suppliers having issues with the same phone are extremely low.

Though Samsung faulted the batteries from its suppliers, it said in a statement "we provided the target for the battery specifications for the innovative Note 7, and we are taking responsibility for our failure to ultimately identify and verify the issues arising out of battery design and manufacturing."

Koh said Samsung would treat the event as a "chance to strengthen the safety of lithium-ion batteries for the entire industry, not only us."

Analysts said the root cause of the fires remains unclear. "Samsung said the weaknesses could make the phone prone to catch fire. That I understand but what did trigger fires in such conditions? Did they discuss if there is another cause? No," said Park Chul Wan, a former director of the next generation battery research center at the state-owned Korea Electronics Technology Institute.

Recalls of the Note 7s began in September after reports emerged that some of the phones were overheating and catching fire. At the time, Samsung blamed a flaw in batteries from one of its two suppliers, without saying which manufacturer was to blame.

In October, Samsung dropped the phone for good after new Note 7s with different batteries issued as replacements also were found to be catching fire. It estimates the problems will cost it at least $5.3 billion through early 2017.

The company has recalled 3.06 million Note 7 phones. About 4 percent, or 120,000 units, of the recalled Galaxy Note 7, are still not returned.

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NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's global sales rose 2.7 percent at established locations as growth overseas offset a drop in the U.S. The world's biggest burger chain attributed the decline at home to a tough comparison from the year-ago period, when it launched its all-day breakfast menu. The results nevertheless illustrate challenges for McDonald's in itsHow pushDid to This revitalize its HouseHelp Seniors? image while facing broader industry challenges, including supermarkets and convenience stores selling more prepared foods and cheaper groceries encouraging people to eat at home.

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The U.S. sales decline for the fourth quarter snaps a streak of five quarters of positive growth for the company. But the increases reflected higher spending per visit. For the year, McDonald's disclosed on Monday that guest counts at established locations fell 2.1 percent.

That marks the fourth straight year of declining guest counts at established U.S. locations.

McDonald's Corp. said it earned a profit of $1.44 per share for the fourth quarter, topping the $1.41 per share that Wall Street expected, according to FactSet. Revenue was $6.03 billion, above the $6 billion analysts expected.

BRUSSELS (AP) — Dairy farmers from across the European Union have sprayed the EU's headquarters with milk powder to protest the crisis in their sector.

Many farmers have been driven to the brink of bankruptcy as their sector has been hit with sagging prices and production costs squeezing profits.

The EU's executive Commission has approved some support measures over the past year, but the farmers fear that releasing more milk powder on the market would further complicate their plight.

The EU did away with a complicated milk quota system two years ago, allowing for an increase in production at a time when sanctions against Russia also hit the sector. Russia imposed a ban on EU food imports in tit-for-tat retaliation after the 28-nation bloc set economic sanctions against Moscow for its annexation of the Krim peninsula in Ukraine in 2014.

"Our farmers have been so rattled by the crisis that only a real price increase and long-term stability on the market can save milk production across the EU from extinction," said Erwin Schopges, a leader of the European Milk Board alliance of dairy farmers.

UK to actively help industry as country leaves EU

By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain's prime minister has pledged to help U.K. industry grow and compete as the country prepares to leave the European Union.

Prime Minister Theresa May plans to unveil her "modern industrial strategy" during a Cabinet meeting Monday in northwestern England, one of the areas she hopes will benefit from the plans.

According to a statement released before the meeting, May says the government must provide an environment that will create well-paying jobs throughout Britain if the country is to thrive after Brexit.

"It will be underpinned by a new approach to government, not just stepping back but stepping up to a new, active role that backs business and ensures more people in all corners of the country share in the benefits of its success," she said.

The initiative is the latest attempt by policymakers to address the economic divide separating London from the rest of Britain, as the capital and its surrounding region attract the lion's share of British investment, university graduates and entrepreneurs. The economy of southeastern Britain has expanded almost twice as fast as the rest of the country since the 2008 financial crisis.

The challenge has been to create magnets elsewhere to draw the talent and expertise that currently gravitates toward London. The British government in the past has focused on building rail links, universities and cultural attractions in hopes of creating a new economic hub that would attract jobs and investment much like California's Silicon Valley.

May is taking a different approach, announcing that the government will provide funding to bolster industries where Britain has proven strength, including so-called smart energy systems, robotics and artificial intelligence, and fifth-generation mobile phone technology. The money will come from 4.7 billion pounds ($5.85 billion) of additional spending on research and development that May had announced in November.

The government is also prepared to change regulations to remove barriers to innovation and use trade and investment deals to increase exports, according to the statement.

Louise Marston, director of innovation policy and futures at the independent foundation Nesta, said the funding commitment is a good signal that the British government takes innovation seriously and will help boost confidence, but she is looking for action. Nesta was founded 20 years ago to promote innovation and help people turn their ideas into real products and services.

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Review: The Springfield Symphony Orchestra

By MARK G. AUERBACH Correspondent Springfield Symphony Maestro Kevin Rhodes spent the holidays in Vienna, conducting the Vienna State Opera Ballet’s acclaimed revival of Rudolf Nureyev’s reconstruction of the ballet classic Raymonda. He’s returned stateside with a program of Viennese blockbusters, including Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, best known as “a little night music” and Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto. Spencer Myer, the piano soloist, has collaborated many times with Maestro Rhodes and the Springfield Symphony.

The evening was triumphant on many levels–a top of the line orchestra, a world-class conductor, and a dazzling artist brought a lot of pleasure to those in the audience. The Eine Kleine Nachtmusik showcased the SSO string section, and this masterpiece, performed for the first time by the SSO, is so exciting to hear and watch when performed live. Mozart’s Symphony No.40 in G minor, another well-known piece of music, completed the first act of the evening. It was exquisitely performed.

Spencer Myer is an adept technician, and from where we were seated, we could notice his keyboard movements which were balletic in artistry and intensity. Maestro Rhodes brought out every nuance of the concerto, and because there is such a rapport between Rhodes, Myer, and Orchestra, their timing was impeccable.

I was sorry to see empty seats for a performance of this caliber.

Some people attribute this to dwindling classical music audiences, downtown Springfield’s poorly-deserved image of being unsafe,

Alzheimer’s Support Group at Armbrook Village January 25, 2017, 6:00 pm at Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support Community, 551 North Road, Westfield. Enjoy a light dinner and a chance to share your personal experiences and strategies for communicating with your loved one! For more information and to RSVP, call (413) 568-0000.

Westfield Athenaeum Boys’ & Girls’ Library Tiny Tots & Little Ones Drop in for stories, songs and rhymes followed by play time for kids Wednesday, January 25 at 9:30 and 10:30am.

Tiny Tots is 9:30-10:15am for ages 0-18 months and Little Ones is 10:30-11:30am for children ages 6-35 months.

Siblings welcome too. You do not need to register for these playgroups, just show up for a fun morning.

Westfield Athenaeum Boys’ & Girls’ Library LITTLE Explorers Storytime Enjoy stories, music, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities, and a craft Friday, January 27 at 10:00am. This program is for children ages 4 and up.

Please register in the library or call 562-6158 x5.

Southwick seeks Library Trustees The Board of Selectmen and the Library Trustees are looking for an interested resident to serve as a Library Trustee.

This position will be up for re-election in May of 2017 for a one-year term. The resident must be a registered voter.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume by 12:00 PM on January 27, 2017 to the Select Board’s Office, Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077.

Southwick Senior Center Trip Railroad Hobby Show Eastern States Expo Saturday January 28, 2016 Leave the center at 10:00am Cost is $17.00 Stop for lunch afterwards at Take 5 (at your own expense)

Southwick Congregational Church “Souper” Sunday Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA will be hosting “Souper” Sunday. Sunday, January 29th at 11 AM come enjoy a large variety of soups that will be ladled up for purchase! Come warm up on a cold wintry day!

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Grandson of McDonald’s founder sees film on restaurant

By RAY KELLY The Republican SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Growing up, Jason French of Wilbraham said he does not recall his grandfather, Dick McDonald, talking too much about Ray Kroc, the legendary CEO of McDonald's Corp.

"I remember him saying once, when I was a teenager, 'That guy really got me,'" French said. "My grandfather invented the fast food business. Kroc turned it into what it is now."

Dick and brother Maurice ("Mac") McDonald, launched McDonald's, a drive-in restaurant in the late 1940s in San Bernardino, California, built on the concept of turning out orders quickly at an affordable price. Their success caught the eye of salesman Kroc, who joined them in 1952. But nine years later, Kroc bought out the brothers for $2.7 million after they voiced concern that the chain's rapid expansion was at the expense of quality. (Kroc later reneged on a handshake deal to pay the brothers a percentage of the revenue from the franchises.)

The story of Kroc and the McDonald brothers is recalled in "The Founder," a new movie which opens nationwide on Friday.

A registered nurse at Baystate Medical Center, French and his younger brother, Corey, were approached five years ago by producer Don Handfield, who wanted to make a movie about the birth of the fast food giant.

French and his brother, who resides in Japan, attended the

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

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

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

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

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

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

His email address is Donald.Humason@MASenate.gov.

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premiere in Los Angeles last week. He said he was impressed with the film and the portrayals of Kroc (Michael Keaton) and Dick and "Mac" McDonald (Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch).

"They took a little creative license, but they stuck very close to the story," French said. "(Offerman and Lynch) were spot on. They conveyed the charismatic New Englanders that they were."

Dick McDonald returned to his native New Hampshire in the late 1960s. He remained there with his wife until his death in 1998 at the age of 89. (His stepson, Col. Gale French, was a noted Air Force pilot stationed at Hanscom AFB and later Westover.)

"Mac" McDonald died in 1971— 10 years before Kroc.

Dick McDonald, the man who conceived the iconic Golden Arches, eventually renewed his bond with the company he founded.

The fast food giant, now available in 36,000 locations worldwide, once said of the men who built it: "Dick and 'Mac' were the pioneers of McDonald's and helped to found the fast-food industry. Kroc was the entrepreneur who founded what today is known as McDonald's Corporation."

French hopes that the movie will educate the public on the brothers behind McDonald's.

"I want people to know Ray Kroc is not 'the founder' of McDonald's or fast food," French said. "It was my grandfather and his brother... Ray Kroc took an idea someone else had come up with."

14th Annual Father Daughter Dance

Put on your dancing shoes, it’s our 14th annual Father/ Daughter Dance. Make a memory that you will keep forever.

Fathers and daughters join us for an enchanted evening.

Evening will include music provide by a D.J. and dancing, light appetizers and drinks, photo for dad and daughter. It will be held Friday February 3, 2017, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Tekoa Country Club. Daughters 4yrs. – 12 yrs. accompanied by their father, grandfather or uncle, cost is $60/couple, additional daughter/male is $25. Men wear suits, dress pants and jacket with shirts and ties, or even tuxedos. Daughters wear a party dress. Pre-registration is required. Contact 5726263 or j.blascak@cityofwestfield.org for more information.

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RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES

Sunday, January 29th, 2017 at 4 p.m. at First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, Lauren Winter, principal French horn player in the SSO will be featured in music for horns and a string quartet. She will be joined by her husband, Michael Winter, a French horn player in the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and a string quartet from Boston.

They will be performing music by Beethoven, Schubert, and Gunther Schuller.

or concerns about parking. The Symphony Hall concert-going experience was fine, with well-lit, free parking across the street under I-91. We were out of the garage within ten minutes from the final note. And, when people realize that this is an incredible orchestra with a star-quality conductor, and programs of well-known to the ear music, there should be a sold-out sign on Symphony Hall.

Maestro Rhodes and The Springfield Symphony Orchestra return to Syphony Hall on February 18, for A Life in Opera – Celebrating Leontyne Price with soprano Othalie Graham. The program includes some of Price’s famous hits from The Dance of The Seven Veils from Strauss’ Salome; Tosca’s aria “Visi d’arte” from Puccini’s Tosca and music from Barber’s Antony and Cleopatra, the opera Price starred in for the opening of the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. For details: 413-733-2291 or www.springfieldsymphony.org ——— The Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Kevin Rhodes, Music Director, performing Mozart’s Serenade No. 13 For Strings in G major, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music); Mozart’s Symphony No.40 in G minor and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major (Emperor). Featuring Spencer Myer, pianist..

January 21, Springfield Symphony Hall. For details: 413-733-2291 or www.springfieldsymphony.org.

——— Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University and the Yale School of Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations and reported on theatre for newspapers and radio.

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SPORTS Southwick coach released; protest planned Southwick coach Todd Downie high fives his softball players during a 2015 regular season softball game.

Downie was allegedly fired for assault, sources say. (Photo by

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – According to sources close to Southwick-Tolland Regional High School, longtime head varsity softball and girls’ soccer coach Todd Downie has been relieved of his duties after he came under fire recently for allegations of assault.

No further details regarding the incident have been released. Southwick High athletic director Frank Montagna would not comment on the situation, and Downie has not returned calls to The Westfield News.

Support for Downie has been growing as witnessed by the more than 200 petitioners – players both current and past and other student-athletes from the school – who are calling for the coach’s reinstatement.

Several of those petitioners are rumored to be attending Tuesday night’s school committee meeting to protest the move and show support for their coach.

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Saints stop skid; Lancers nipped

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer MONTAGUE – The St. Mary Saints, losers of three straight games coming in, found themselves in a 3-1 hole as the first period ended Saturday night.

“It was a must win game for us,” St. Mary coach Don Goodreau on facing the winless Turners Falls Indians. “We had to find a way to generate some offense.”

The players responded to Goodreau’s appeal, exploding for five goals in the second, and adding two more in the third, ending a three-game skid with a victory going-away 8-4 over the Indians.

Kenny Bonney (2 goals) got the scoring started for St. Mary, taking a pass from Quinn Powers (1 goal, 2 assists) and beating Turners goalie Jordyn Lavallee for a 1-0 Saints lead.

St. Mary went on a brief scoreless drought until Pete Chrisanthopolis (2 goals) scored to close the deficit to 3-2 halfway through the second period. That goal triggered an offensive surge.

From there, Bonney tallied his second goal, Powers tied the game with three minutes left, and Shaun Gezotis (2 goals, 3 assists) put the Saints on top 5-4 just 30 seconds later. Austin Wolfe capped the middle frame with a shot from the point that found its way through a crowd and into the back of the net with nine seconds remaining and a two-goal cushion.

It was Wolfe’s first goal for St. Mary.

From there, goalie Matt Brady (34 saves) and the St. Mary defense held Turners Falls at bay while the Saints added a couple of third-period goals to finish off the Indians.

The win moved St. Maryback over .500 on the season at 5-4-1. Gezotis’ five points now gives him 25 total on the season (11 goals, 14 assists), good for seventh place on the Western Mass scoring list.

Falcons swoops past Bombers Minnechaug 4, Westfield 2 Minnechaug doubled up Westfield (10-5) on its home ice at the Olympia in West Springfield. Scott Bussell and Liam Whitman scored the lone Westfield goals. Bombers’ Evan Glenzel, Ryan Porter, and Connor Cottengim assisted.

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Lancers nipped Needham 1, Longmeadow-Westfield 0 Kayla Brown finished with 11 saves for Longmeadow-Westfield. It was the Lancers’ second loss in two days as they fell to Austin Prep, 4-2. In that

Brittany Kowalski (7) and Mackenzie Pelletier (13) flash winning smiles.

game, Lauren Munster finished with a goal and an assist. Brigitte Goeler-Slough also scored.

Longmeadow-Westfield fell to 5-3-1.

WRESTLING UPDATE: The Westfield Bombers wrestled well at the Burt Buurger Tournament despite missing several starters Saturday. Westfield senior captain Cole Cannady (120 pounds) regrouped after a mental mistake in the semifinals to finish third with pins over Wayland’s Mike Lambert (twice) and Putnam’s Kevin Bermudez. … Freshman Kaleb Cree (126) pinned Chicopee’s Anthony Peterson and East Longmeadow’s Sophie Fijol, and won by decision over Putnam’s Nat Martinez. … Sophomore Ed Towers (132) looked seasoned with pins over Minnechaug’s Cameran Graham and Chicopee Comprehensive’s Dylan Labonte, and a 10-3 decision over Franklin Tech’s Jaiden Sadlowski. … Freshman Cam Foster (138) pinned Franklin Tech’s Antonio Gavin, won by default over Minnechaug’s Zack Ramis, and won by decision over Longmeadow’s Brodie Fazio. … Junior Dennis Sevastyanov (152) won by decision over Chicopee’s Brendan Curly and Xaverian’s Ryan McCormick, and pinned Chicopee Comp’s Nate Rodriguez. … Sophomore Joe Raco (182) pinned Bristol County Aggricultural’s Doug Frances, Xaverian’s Raad Altanbour, and won by decision over Taconic’s Shawn Oshea before losing in overtime to Longmeadow’s Gardner Olson. …

Heavyweight Johann Shieppe picked up another win with a pin over South Hadley’s Joe Goncalves. …

Sophomores Ed Borodin (113) and Doug Rogers (160) also wrestled well for the Bombers.

Longmeadow-Westfield’s Kayla Brown (30) goalie makes her first save of the game against Needham Sunday at Amelia Park Arena. (Photo by Lynn Boscher)

TRACK & FIELD UPDATE: Sophie Gronbeck, Mia McDonald, Moira McDonald, McKenzie Chaban and Amanda Hall led a spirited effort for the Westfield High School girls’ track & field team Friday night as the Bombers knocked off the Holyoke Purple Knights, 83-11, and the Amherst Hurricanes, 71-24, in a Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference meet at Smith College in Northampton. … Gronbeck had a stellar showing, claiming a winning time of 12:33.51 in the two-mile run – it was the fastest finish for any PVIAC runner that night – and posting a top result in the mile (6:13.16). … Moira McDonald beat out Holyoke and Amherst in the 600 meters (1:46.83) and 55 meters (7.86), Mia McDonald outraced the competition in the 1000 meter run (3:17.04), Chaban finished first against in the 55 meter hurdles (9.58), and Hall won the shot put (30-1.5). …Westfield boys’ track and field’s Ryan Prenosil posted the fastest time of the night among all competitors in the 300 meter dash. Prenosil won the race with a time of 36.23.

The Longmeadow girls are anxious to start.

Jillian Croteau (8) gets the puck in the air.

Madison Pelletier (12) takes control at the face off.

A mad scramble for the puck in Longmeadow territory.

Kayla Brown (30) goalie makes her first save of the game.

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WINTER ’16-17 HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 5 p.m.

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

Friday, Jan. 27 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, Jan. 28 WRESTLING at Albany High School, 7:30 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Race, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 5 p.m.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 1 WRESTLING at Hampshire Regional, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Race, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter School of Science, 6 p.m.

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

Friday, Feb. 3 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 5 p.m.

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

Monday, Feb. 6 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Vocational, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Race, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 WRESTLING vs. Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Putnam, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs.

Smith Vocational, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs.

Smith Vocational, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m.

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 6:30 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Amherst-Pelham, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

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

Friday, Jan. 27 ICE HOCKEY at Belchertown, Mullins Center Practice Rink, 4 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School South, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School South, 6:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 No Sports Scheduled

Thursday, Feb. 2 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter School of Science, Dunbar Community Center, 4 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter School of Science, Dunbar Community Center, 7 p.m. *Saturday, Feb. 4* BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Amherst-Pelham, Orr Rink (Amherst College), 12:10 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 6 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Commerce, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, Westfield Middle School South, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, Westfield Middle School South, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Feb. 9 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Mount Everett, Berkshire School, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 6 p.m. *Saturday, Feb. 11* BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Taconic, Pittsfield Boys’ and Girls’ Club, 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday, Jan. 25 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Monday, Jan. 30 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Feb. 2 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Feb. 3 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 5 p.m.

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

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

Monday, Feb. 6 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 7 Wednesday, Feb. 8 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 5:30 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Duggan Academy, Brookings School, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 5:30 p.m.

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

Monday, Feb. 13 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Feb. 16 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Vocational, 5 p.m.

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

Monday, Feb. 20 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 21 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 23 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Minnechaug, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at Shrewsbury, North Star Youth Forum Ice Rink, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs.

Northampton, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Ludlow, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

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

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Northampton, 7 p.m. *Saturday, Jan. 28* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Arena, 6 p.m. *Sunday, Jan. 29* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, Cyr Arena, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Chicopee, 7 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2 JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Simsbury, Amelia Park Arena, 3 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. TBD, Smith College (Northampton), 3:45 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m. *Saturday, Feb. 4* BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Ludlow, Olympia, 2 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at Austin Prep, Essex Sports Center, 5:50 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 6 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at

Auburn, Horgan Skating Arena, 5:30 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ludlow, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Amherst, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 WRESTLING at Northampton, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at West Springfield, 5:30 p.m.

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

BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK – PVIAC Championships, Smith College (Northampton), 6 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at West Springfield, 7 p.m.

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

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. West Springfield, Amelia Park Arena, 8 p.m. *Saturday, Feb. 11* D1 SECTIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS, West Springfield High School, All Day D1 SECTIONAL BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Art Linkletter Natatorium (Springfield College), 9 a.m.

D1 SECTIONAL GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Art Linkletter Natatorium (Springfield College), 4:30 p.m.

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

Leominster, Amelia Park Arena, 5 p.m. *Sunday, Feb. 12* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Ludlow, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 3:30 p.m.

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

Bellerica Memorial, Amelia Park Arena, 5 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Individual Championships, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday, Feb. 15 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Feb. 16 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Agawam, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at East Catholic, Newington Arena, Time TBA JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m.

D1 STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Methuen High School *Saturday, Feb. 18* STATE GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Boston University, 1:15 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Monson, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Palmer, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

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

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

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. *Sunday, Jan. 29* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Chicopee, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Palmer, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 WRESTLING vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Pope Francis, Smith College (Northampton), 6:45 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Granby, 7 p.m. *Saturday, Feb. 4* WRESTLING (Quad Meet) vs. Andover, 10 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 6 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Turners Falls, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Turners Falls, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC race, Berkshire

East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday, Feb. 8 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Greenfield, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Greenfield, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Renaissance, Rebecca Johnson Elementary School, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Renaissance, Rebecca Johnson Elementary School, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING D3 WEST SECTIONALS @ Pioneer Valley Regional School, Time TBD *Saturday, Feb. 11* WRESTLING D3 WEST SECTIONALS @ Pioneer Valley Regional School, All Day *Sunday, Feb. 12* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee Comp, Cyr Arena, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Easthampton, 5:30 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Easthampton, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Mohawk, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Feb. 15 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Thursday, Feb. 16 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Feb. 17 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Monson, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Monson, 7 p.m. *Sunday, Feb. 19* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Minnechaug, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 2 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 20 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 21 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Feb. 22 No Sports Scheduled

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Rams stun Westfield State Jeremy Young skates in the “You Can Play” Game on Jan 21, 2017. (Courtesy of WSU Sports)

WESTFIELD – Framingham State University’s Jack Sheehan (Norwood, MA / South Shore Kings) netted the game-winning goal in overtime as the Rams snuck past the Owls of Westfield State University, 5-4, in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) hockey game at Amelia Park Ice Arena on Saturday night.

It was tied, 1-1, after goals by Westfield’s Gerard Colpoys (Scituate, Mass.) 6:12 into the first and Framingham State’s John Sheehan about a minute later.

With the game tied 3-3 entering the third period, when Jeremy Young (Lynnfield, Mass.)

finished a rebound from Cody Campbell-Rich (Bellingham, WA) at 12:17 to give the Owls a 4-3 lead. The Rams then went on to tie the game after a rebound of their own finished by Zachary D’Errico.

Two late penalty calls on Westfield would force the Owls to start overtime play down two men. This two-man advantage allowed Framingham’s John Sheehan to cash in 55 seconds later to win the game. The goal was assisted by Vaughn Guetens.

The Owls had 31 shots on goal compared to Framingham’s 29.

Westfield’s freshman goalkeeper Kameron

Limburg (Howell, Mich.) made 24 saves for the Owls while Framingham’s freshman goalkeeper Greg Harney made 27 in net.

Westfield State is now to 8-9 on the season and 4-7 in the MASCAC. Framingham State improves to 2-14 on the season and 1-9 in conference play.

The Owls will travel to New England College on January 24th for a non-conference game at 7:00 p.m.

The Rams will host Salem State in a conference game on January 26th at 7:30 p.m.

– Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports

MASCAC’s unbeaten run

By Chris PutzSportsMASCAC Correspondent BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – The visiting Westfield State University women’s basketball team held on for a 74-69 victory over Bridgewater State University in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) matchup on Saturday afternoon at the Tinsley center.

The Owls, who were up by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, improve to 11-6 on the season with the win and 5-0 in the MASCAC. The Bears fall to 7-10 overall and 3-2 in conference play.

Senior guard Jill Valley (Orange, Mass.) scored 18 points to lead the visitors, while sophomore guard Lucy Barrett (Williamstown, Mass.) added 15 including a couple of key buckets late in the game.

Senior forward Jennie Lindland (Edgartown, Mass.) paced the host Bears with a game-high 23 points on 11 of 17 shooting, while junior guard Jennifer Whyte (Braintree, Mass.) came off the bench to score a career-high 20 points on 8 of 13 shooting in 26 minutes. Lindland’s 23 points equaled her career best.

BSU junior forward Rhiana Page (Brookline, Mass.) filled the stat sheet with 16 points, seven rebounds (four offensive) and a career and game-high seven assists.

The Bears got off to a slow start as they turned the ball over seven times in the first quarter and converted just 5 of 16 (31%) field goals.

Trailing by 11 late in the quarter, White knocked down a three-pointer with 18 seconds remaining to make it a 20-12 game at the end of one. White’s trifecta seemed to jumpstart the offense as the Bears carried the momentum into the second quarter.

A White jumper and three-pointer pulled the hosts to within five, 22-17, with a minute gone in the period. Later in the quarter, back-to-back layups from Page made it a threepoint game (26-23) with 6:25 remaining until halftime.

Five consecutive Westfield three-pointers over the next 3 ½ minutes, however, including two from senior guard Susan Bell (Florence, Mass), extended the Owl advantage to 38-23.

Another trifecta by Bell with 20 seconds remaining closed out the scoring in the first half as the visitors took a 43-26 lead into the locker room.

Valley led all players with ten points in the first half while Bell scored nine of her 12 points in the stanza. Whyte and

LUCY BARRETT (file photo) Page tallied eight points apiece to lead the Bears.

The Owls forced 14 turnovers over the opening 20 minutes and outrebounded the Bears by a margin of 28-18 including an 11-5 edge on the offensive boards. Westfield held the advantage in points off turnovers (18-4), second chance points (13-0) and bench points (20-8). Bridgewater also went just 2-for-9 at the free throw line in the first half.

The Bears cut into the deficit by outscoring the Owls 19-12 in the third quarter to make it a ten-point game (55-45). White provided the spark once again as she scored seven points while the BSU defense held Westfield to 4-for-13 shooting in the period. At one point in third, the Bears trailed by 19 (4930).

Bridgewater got to within eight on two separate occasions in the fourth quarter, including 70-62 with 2:06 remaining following a Lindland layup. After a stop, Lindland dropped in a layup off a nice feed from Page to make it a six-point game (70-64) with 1:22 remaining. Following a Westfield turnover, the Bears had a chance to pull to within three, but a threepointer was off the mark. On the Owls’ ensuing possession, Barrett knocked down a layup to up the WSU advantage back to eight, 72-64, with just 40 seconds left to play.

Page drove in for a layup and then the Bears forced a turnover to make things interesting. Carter took advantage of the Owl miscue with a traditional three-point play to make it a three-point game, 72-69, with just 14 seconds showing on the scoreboard.

Barrett, however, put the game out of reach with an uncontested layup as the Bears were trying to foul in the waning seconds of the game.

Westfield shot 40% (28-70) from the floor and finished just 7-for-15 (47%) at the free throw line. The Owls did, however, connect on 11 three-pointers (11-for-29), while the Bears went just 3-for-16 (19%) from behind the arc. After a tough start, Bridgewater shot 50% (26-52) over the last three quarters.

The Bears outscored the Owls 50-32 in the paint including a 34-16 advantage in the second half.

In upcoming action, the Bears travel to Elms College on Monday evening for a seven o’clock non-conference game with the Blazers. The Owls head to MASCAC rival Worcester State University on Wednesday night to take on the Lancers at 7:30.

– Story courtesy BSU sports info

WINTER ’16-17 HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY WESTFIELD 10-5 ST. MARY 5-4-1 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY LONGMEADOW (WHS CO-OP) 5-3-1 BOYS’ BASKETBALL WESTFIELD 4-7 SOUTHWICK 7-4 GATEWAY 2-6

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 1-5 ST. MARY 1-7 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL WESTFIELD 0-9 SOUTHWICK 6-3 GATEWAY 1-7 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 0-6 ST. MARY 0-7

WRESTLING WESTFIELD 6-2 SOUTHWICK 1-0* GATEWAY 0-1* BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING WESTFIELD 6-2 GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING WESTFIELD 7-1 *REPORTS MISSING

WEEKEND RESULTS BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY ST. MARY 8, TURNERS FALLS 4 MINNECHAUG 4, WESTFIELD 2 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY NEEDHAM 1, LONGMEADOW-WESTFIELD 0 AUSTIN PREP 4, LONGMEADOW-WESTFIELD 2

Sheary, Crosby lead Penguins past Bruins 5-1 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Conor Sheary scored two goals, Sidney Crosby added his league-leading 28th and the Pittsburgh Penguins won their fourth straight game, 5-1 over the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Sunday.

Pittsburgh led 2-1 through two periods before breaking out in the third with three goals in a span of 2 minutes, 57 seconds.

Sheary scored his 17th and has nine goals in nine games. Bryan Rust added his 12th and Patric Hornqvist his 11th for the Penguins, who won a season-high seventh straight at home. Pittsburgh the NHL's best home team, is 13-0-1 in its last 14 home games.

Evgeni Malkin had two assists for a season-best seven-game point streak. Crosby added two assists for a three-point game.

Matt Murray made 44 saves to win his fourth straight game.

David Krejci scored his 11th for the Bruins, who have lost four straight and five of their last six. The Bruins were unbeaten in their previous nine at Pittsburgh with wins in their last seven before Sunday's loss.

Tuukka Rask stopped 20 of 22 shots for Boston before he left the game because of an illness. Rask was replaced by Zane McIntyre with 8:12 to play in the second period.

McIntyre stopped 11 shots.

Hornqvist gave Pittsburgh a 3-1 lead 1:40 into the third period. Sheary scored 1:19 later from the side of the net and Crosby made it a 5-1 game with a power-play goal from the top of the crease soon after.

Pittsburgh has outscored the opposition 24-10 in the last four games, an average of

six goals per game. The line of Crosby, Sheary and Rust has 20 goals and 48 points in 15 games played, including nine against the Bruins.

The game was scoreless - and Pittsburgh had an 11-3 advantage in shots - when an issue with the ice forced the teams to halt play with 6:26 remaining in the first period.

Maintenance crews initially came out during a stoppage for repairs on the ice along the boards near the Penguins' bench. The crew completed work and left the ice, only to return to do additional repairs. Players then left the ice and returned to their respective dressing rooms as the first intermission started early.

The teams finished the final 6:26 followed by a 60-second intermission before resuming the second period.

Boston carried the play after the break, outshooting Pittsburgh by a 9-1 margin. But the Penguins scored the game's first goal 18 seconds into the second period when Crosby set up Rust with a one-timer during a two-onone.

Sheary added to Pittsburgh's lead later in the period, but Krejci made it a 2-1 game with a slap shot off the rush that beat Murray to the blocker side.

Murray stopped David Backes on a breakaway about a minute later. He denied several quality chances during a Bruins power play late in the second period, allowing the Penguins to break it open early in the third period.

NOTES: Before the game, Penguins coach

Pittsburgh Penguins' Conor Sheary (43) celebrates his goal with Chad Ruhwedel (2) and Bryan Rust (17) as Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, left, collects himself after a collision with Bruins' David Krejci, bottom center, in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Rask was replaced by goalie Zane McIntyre soon after the play. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Mike Sullivan said defenseman Brian Dumoulin may play before the All-Star break.

He has missed 10 games with a broken jaw. .

Crosby surpassed Jaromir Jagr and Kevin Stevens for third on the team's all-time power play goals list with 111. . Sheary equaled a career-best four-game point streak. . Boston

scratched F Jimmy Hayes and D Kevan Miller, while Pittsburgh sat F Tom Kuhnhackl and D Steve Oleksy.

UP NEXT Bruins: Open a two-game homestand against Detroit on Tuesday.

Penguins: Welcome St. Louis on Tuesday

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Generational Divide About Dating Dear Annie: I’m lucky in that I feel as if I can talk to my parents about everything -- everything, that is, except my dating life. My parents met in high school and got married while still attending their local state college. I’m in my mid-20s, and though I’d like a family one day, I’m currently working on getting my master’s degree and working part time. This leaves little room for dating. My parents get their hopes up every time I tell them I’ve met a guy, and it crushes me to disappoint them when it doesn’t go anywhere. It’s tiring trying to explain to my mom that going on a few dates with a guy doesn’t mean that we’re on the road to marriage. Twenty-first-century dating is so complicated. I can’t imagine having a conversation with my mom about navigating Tinder or reading into Instagram likes or being ghosted. I’ve stopped telling them about my dating life because it seems easier that way, but it also feels as if I’m hiding part of my life from my parents. Annie, how do I bridge this generational gap? -- Single Sally Dear Single: Give your parents more credit, Sally. You think your generation is the first to experience guys disappearing after a few dates? Imagine only having a landline to communicate. Though you don’t have to share the nitty-gritty details with your folks, it sounds as if they want to be there for you to share in the good times and the bad. This “gap” is of your own making. Though potentially awkward, explaining dating apps to your mom could be enlightening and even fun.

Your parents should appreciate your dedication to finding the right man, as opposed to just settling down. Better to be the tortoise who takes her time getting married than the hare who’s speeding toward her second divorce.

Dear Readers: Recently, I printed a letter from “Snoring in Slumberland,” who was waking himself up with his own snoring. I received responses from readers on both sides of the bed.

Dear Annie: My hubby snores. I can go to a spare bedroom at the other end of the house and still hear him.

I have done a lot of searching online for a solution to my problem. Here is what I found: If the snorer can keep his mouth shut, he will not snore. Snoring happens through the mouth. This is probably why you can buy those little bands that fit around the chin and head. In any case, Hubby won’t try to curb his snoring or move to another room, so it has been up to me to find a solution. Mine has been an iPod, noise-canceling earbuds and soothing music. It helps some, sort of like white noise.

For myself, I have decided I never want to put someone through this, so I have learned to sleep with my chin tucked firmly against my shoulder to keep my mouth shut. -- Married to a Snorer Dear Annie: Tell “Snoring in Slumberland” to go see a pulmonary disease doctor.

My wife discovered that when I was sleeping, I was not breathing at times. After seeing the pulmonary doctor, I began using a machine that pumps air into my nose. Some weeks later, I got a “chin strap,” which keeps my mouth shut while I sleep. (I had also noted a dry mouth.) I was waking while snoring, apparently. The addition of a chin strap solved the problem. To Mr. Slumberland: Good luck with your sleeping! -Catching Zzz’s Once Again 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 ADDRESS THIS WEBSITE PROBLEM Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is about internet sites wanting your email address. Rene wrote: “The internet is my ‘go-to’ source for information. Many sites want me to enter my email before continuing when I’m only looking for some quick information. I did it once, and was I sorry! The number of emails I received in a day was huge. I started receiving bimonthly brochures, too.” -- Rene J., via email Rene, I hear you, I hear you, I hear you, and the majority of my readers do, too! Here’s a hint from Heloise: Get a free email account, and DON’T use your full real name. Use first name and last initial, all initials or a John/Jane Doe. Use THIS address for those websites you DON’T want to get junk email from. I’ve done it for over a decade or so, and no one knows it’s me. -- J.Doe(at)XYZ.com, aka Heloise(at)Heloise. com P.S. It’s OK to do this, and you are protecting your personal email address.

FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Other uses for mailing labels from charities wanting a contribution: * As tape when wrapping gifts for friends or family. * Inside books as an ID. * To hold chip bags closed. * As a marker for starting and stopping points on projects.

-- Heloise

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TV Sports Tonight TNT — New York at Indiana NHL HOCKEY 9 p.m.

7 p.m.

NBCSN — San Jose at Colorado CBSSN — American at Holy Cross TENNIS ESPN — NC State at Duke 9 p.m.

ESPNU — TCU at Oklahoma St. ESPN2 — Australian Open, quarterfinals, at Melbourne, Australia 9 p.m.

3 a.m. (Tuesday) ESPN — Oklahoma at Texas ESPN2 — Australian Open, quarterfinals, at Melbourne, Australia ESPNU — Texas Southern at MVSU WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GOLF 7 p.m.

3 p.m.

GOLF — Web.com Tour, The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic, second BTN — Penn St. at Indiana ESPN2 — Mississippi St. at South Carolina round, at Great Abaco, Bahamas SEC — Missouri at Arkansas NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

On The Tube

Alec Baldwin’s Trump wasn’t on ‘SNL’ NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe Alec Baldwin was busy. Maybe "Saturday Night Live" figured viewers had seen plenty of President Donald Trump for real this inauguration weekend.

In any case, Baldwin's piercing Trump impersonation was absent for Saturday's edition, making way for cast member Beck Bennett's shirtless portrayal of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

In the NBC show's cold opening, mock-Putin addressed the audience as if to assure them that Trump's ascent is his, too.

"Yesterday, we all made Donald Trump the 45th president of the United States, and today many of you are scared and marching in the streets," make-believe Putin said, then added, "Relax. I got this."

"Do I think your president's perfect?" he went on. "Perhaps not. But don't worry. I'll get him there."

"Remember," he said consolingly, "we're in this together."

ALEC BALDWIN

Keegan-Michael Key hosts NFL Honors; Bryan to do anthem NEW YORK (AP) — Emmy-award winning actor and writer Keegan-Michael Key will host the “NFL Honors” show on Saturday, Feb. 4, when The Associated Press individual awards will be announced.

Country star Luke Bryan will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl the next day in Houston. Bryan is a two-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year and has hosted the ACM Awards for four consecutive years.

The two-hour prime-time honors special recognizing the NFL’s best players, performances and plays from the 2016 season will air at 8 p.m. on Fox. Among the awards presented are the AP Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, Comeback Player and Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year. The newest Pro Football Hall of Fame class will be announced during the program.

Key is the co-creator and co-star of Comedy Central’s “Key & Peele” with Jordan Peele. The show won the 2016 Emmy Award for outstanding variety sketch series, with Key being individually nominated for acting and co-writing with Peele. Key was previously nominated for five Emmy Awards for his work on the show, as well as a 2016 Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series.

Madonna defends her anti-Trump speech at women’s march NEW YORK (AP) — Madonna is defending her fiery, expletive-laden speech at the women’s march, saying her words were “taken wildly out of context.”

The singer said at the Washington, D.C., march Saturday that she had at times been angry after the election and had thought “an awful lot about blowing up the White House.”

In a statement Sunday on Instagram , Madonna said she was trying to express there are two ways to respond to Donald Trump’s election: with hope or with outrage. She said she hopes to effect change “with love.”

Madonna wrote that she doesn’t promote violence and people should listen to her speech “in its entirety rather than one phrase taken wildly out of context.”

Cable news networks broadcasting her speech cut away after Madonna used several expletives. MSNBC later apologized.

Madonna performs on stage during the Women's March rally, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington. Madonna, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, Cher, Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Emma Watson, Amy Schumer, Jake Gyllenhaal and feminist leader Gloria Steinem were just some of those Hollywood A-list celebrities in attendance at the march in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Jan. 23, 2017: This year you are likely to be quite adventuresome, especially if you are eyeing an important goal. Though you are quite capable of making a dream a reality, you also will want to be realistic.

Friends surround you and are a source of support. If you are single, you could meet a potential suitor through a friend.

Romance will be exciting this year, as long as you remain open. If you are attached, the two of you realize a mutual dream this year, which adds a new dynamic to your relationship. You feel empowered as a couple. SAGITTARIUS is a great friend.

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

SCARY GARY

Mark Buford

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your intuition guides you more than ever before. Communication could be vague at best. Your logical and well-thought-out responses will force others to stop and think. You might want to let problems go toward the end of the day. Tonight: Opt for more fun and games.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Relate to loved ones directly. You also might try to do this with a work associate, if you want a stronger bond. A friend has many new ideas, though you might want to talk about how to follow through on them. Are they workable? Tonight: Connect with someone at a distance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Defer to others, as they tend to drown out your ideas at the moment.

You have certain projects that you want to complete. Use this time away from the main current of events to clear out at least one of them; you will feel a lot better as a result. Tonight: Out and about.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Pace yourself, as you have a long to-do list on top of all your normal obligations. At some point, you’ll feel more upbeat than you thought possible.

Toss aside a couple of projects that you consider to be frivolous, but only if you’re sure they are. Tonight: Head to the gym first.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Reach out to someone you care a lot about. The discussion you could have together will not only invigorate your energy but also encourage both of you to make more time for each other.

News from a distance jolts you. Go for what you want. Tonight: Fun and games.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Stay close to home. Understand your limits, and worry less about a particular situation. You might need to take a risk in order to make sure everything plays out the way you would like it to.

One-on-one relating could bring a surprise. Tonight: Opt for a lengthy dinner with a friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Several conversations could be more significant than you initially had thought. How you deal with others seems to provoke different reactions. Some of you will be pleased with the results, whereas others might not know the best way to proceed. Tonight: Chat the night away.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might opt for a new look.

As long as this decision is reversible, you’ll be OK, as you could change your mind the minute you look in the mirror.

Understand that you can change your mind as many times as you want.

Tonight: Run some errands on the way home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Confusion surrounds you, and you might not know which way to turn.

If you are spontaneous, you probably will fare better than if you overthink things. Honor a fast change, and work with it. Good feelings surround a younger person; enjoy them. Tonight: All smiles.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Starting Monday on the wrong foot might be your morning scenario.

Perfection does not happen easily, but you seem to expect it to. Your ability to smile and enjoy the moment emerges. A family member surprises you with his or her response. Tonight: Keep everything light.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You have the ability to make a big difference in a friend’s life. You also could have a lot of impact in a meeting.

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By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer A season that began with Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension will end with him in the Super Bowl, where his New England Patriots will take on Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons.

While much of the attention between now and the NFL championship game on Feb. 5 in Houston will be focused on Brady vs. Ryan, the truly key matchup could be Atlanta's scoreat-will offense, which produced the most points during the regular season, against the unheralded defense of New England, which allowed the fewest.

And these two teams are playing their best football at the most important time.

AFC champion New England (16-2) has won nine consecutive games — and hasn't even trailed since Nov. 27. NFC champion Atlanta (13-5) has won its past six in a row, scoring at least 33 points in each.

"We'll enjoy this," Ryan said after earning his first Super Bowl trip in his ninth season, "but we've got some work to do."

Brady and coach Bill Belichick will be seeking their — and the Patriots' — fifth Lombardi Trophy, and second in three years. This will be the franchise's league-record ninth appearance in the Super Bowl, including titles in the 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2015 editions.

"This team showed a lot of mental toughness over the course of the year," Brady said.

The Falcons have never won the Super Bowl. This will be Atlanta's second trip to the big game; it lost to Denver in 1999.

The club's never had a quarterback quite as good as Ryan, though.

The guy nicknamed "Matty Ice" went 27 for 38 for 392 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions, while adding a rushing TD, to boot, leading Atlanta past Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers 44-21 on Sunday in the NFC championship game.

"We did exactly what we've been doing all year and it feels really good," Ryan said after becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least three TDs in four consecutive postseason games. "We'll be ready to go. That's for sure."

Later Sunday, the 39-year-old Brady tied Hall of Famer Joe Montana's record with a ninth three-TD postseason game, helping the Patriots beat Ben Roethlisberger 36-17 for the AFC championship.

Oddsmakers didn't even wait for the second game to end before making New England a 3-point favorite over Atlanta in the Super Bowl.

New England opened the season with a 3-1 record despite using two backup quarterbacks while playing those games without Brady after he went through a lengthy court battle in an unsuccessful bid to have his ban overturned for what became known as "Deflategate." NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Brady because the league said it determined the Patriots intentionally underinflated footballs used in an AFC championship game victory two years ago.

During Sunday's game in Foxborough, Massachusetts, spectators mocked Goodell by chanting "Where is Roger?" — he

In this Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. It's not a coincidence that four superior quarterbacks are the final four left chasing a Super Bowl title. The AP examines a couple of the reasons why Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan are as good as they are, and looks at the weakness an opponent should try to exploit, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

chose to attend the game in Atlanta instead.

And as well as Brady played — 32 for 42 for 384 yards, those three scores and zero interceptions — it was the way New England's defense played that stood out.

Right from the get-go, too: On Pittsburgh's first two drives, nine plays yielded a total of 26 yards. Then there was the stand late in the second quarter, when the Steelers had firstand-goal at the 1-foot line and wound up settling for a field goal. And, by game's end, the Patriots had forced two turnovers.

New England ranked No. 1 in the NFL in points allowed per game at 15.6, and it gave up only 326.4 yards per game, eighth-best.

MVP favorite Ryan, meanwhile, directed a unit orchestrated by offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan — expected to be

hired after the season as San Francisco's new head coach, he's the son of two-time Super Bowl champion coach Mike Shanahan — that topped the league in scoring (33.8) and ranked second in yards (415.8).

Brady, a three-time Super Bowl MVP and two-time league MVP, and the Patriots also own a pretty effective offense, even after losing star tight end Rob Gronkowski to an injury.

New England ranked fourth in yards (386.2) and third in points (27.6).

Another thing these teams have in common is that neither hurts itself with turnovers: They tied for the fewest in the regular season, with 11.

That could be part of why bookies are expecting a highscoring game, with most setting the over-under at 58 points.

Belichick, Brady help Patriots to record 9th Super Bowl trip

In this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks in Atlanta. It's not a coincidence that four superior quarterbacks are the final four left chasing a Super Bowl title. The AP examines a couple of the reasons why Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan are as good as they are, and looks at the weakness an opponent should try to exploit, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates with tight end Rob Gronkowski after winning the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

By TERESA M. WALKER, AP Pro Football Writer Bill Belichick has done something neither Chuck Noll, Tom Landry nor Bill Walsh ever managed. Same for Tom Brady, besting the likes of Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach and Joe Montana.

Together, Belichick and Brady have put themselves into a record seven Super Bowls. And they made the New England Patriots the NFL's first franchise to play in nine Super Bowls with a 36-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night in the AFC championship game.

That victory helped the Patriots break from the NFL's pack of royalty, the teams who seemingly take turns making the league's championship games into their personal finish lines.

Now the Steelers, Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos — all tied with eight Super Bowl appearances apiece — must wait another year before trying to give the Patriots company. For now, the Patriots will be busy packing for Houston and their latest Super Bowl on Feb. 5 against the Atlanta Falcons and a chance at making more history.

Here's a look at the franchises that have played in — and won — the most Super Bowls: BELICHICK WAY The Patriots had two Super Bowl berths to their credit before Belichick took over, but then he rewrote record books for the team and the league. Belichick and Brady already had the most visits for a coach-quarterback duo before beating the Steelers. Belichick now stands alone as a coach with his seven Super Bowl berths, breaking a tie with Don Shula (six). Belichick and Brady are 4-2 in the Super Bowl, helping New England reach .500 in its eight trips. A win in Houston would tie the Pats with San Francisco and Dallas for second all-time with five wins.

HERE WE GO The Steelers have the most wins in the big game and are 6-2 in their visits. Noll and Bradshaw made the Steelers the first franchise to win four Super Bowl titles — in the span of six years starting in 1975. Ben Roethlisberger then helped coach Bill Cowher win a Super Bowl ring by beating Seattle in 2006.

Big Ben later teamed up with coach Mike Tomlin to beat Arizona for the Steelers' sixth Super Bowl championship in 2009, and they missed out on the franchise's seventh by losing to Green Bay in 2011.

COWBOY UP Thanks to Landry, the Cowboys made a habit of heading to Super Bowls with five trips starting in 1971. Landry and Staubach went together four times, winning titles in 1972 and again in 1978. America's Team didn't get back until new owner Jerry Jones and coach Jimmy Johnson returned the Cowboys to championship status with back-to-back Super Bowl wins in 1993 and 1994. After a split, Jones brought in Barry Switzer, and he coached Troy Aikman and the Cowboys back to Super Bowl champs in 1996. Dallas is 5-3 in the big game.

BRONCOS AND ELWAY Denver's Super Bowl history didn't start with John Elway. Craig Morton gets credit for the Broncos' first Super Bowl visit, when Dallas stifled the Orange Crush in 1978. But Elway took the Broncos back three times in four years starting in 1987 and finally helped Denver win back-to-back titles in 1998 and 1999. When hired as general manager and boss of the Broncos, Elway lured Peyton Manning to Denver getting the Broncos two more Super Bowl berths, including last year's 24-10 win in Super Bowl 50. The Broncos are 3-5 overall in the Super Bowl, and Elway is 3-4 combined as quarterback and GM. MONTANA TIME The 49ers have six Super Bowl berths and are 5-1 in the game thanks to Montana winning the first four. Steve Young added a title in his only trip, and Colin Kaepernick took home the franchise's first loss in 2013.

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY The Green Bay Packers, winners of the first two Super Bowls, and the New York Giants have done well in their berths, each getting four Lombardi Trophies in five visits.

PAINFUL COMPANY Denver also has the NFL mark for most Super Bowls lost. At least the Broncos have three trophies. The Minnesota Vikings were the first NFL team to play in — and lose — four Super Bowls, all within the first 11 years. The Buffalo Bills have the longest skid in this game, losing four straight between 1991 and 1994.

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