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ally has a bunch of flaws and back doors. They then try to secure it, and are scored for their efforts by a scoring engine. He said the camp was similar to the AFA’s annual CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, in which students from WTA participated for the first time last year. The competition had two qualifying rounds, and scores were added together to form three tiers. WTA ended up competing in the top 30% tier. He said in Massachusetts they were competing against students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Academy of Math and Science, and the MIT Lincoln Lab, a Department of Defense sponsored program. WTA finished in the top 17% nationally. Richardson’s three assistants in CyberCamp, all 2017 graduates, were among those who participated in the national competition last year. John Hale and Mark Mkrtchian, who were helping the sophomores at the camp, have both enrolled in Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) in the fall. “The competition was a challenge, especially in our area and the big schools we competed against. We did okay,” Mkrtchian said. He said he plans to focus on IT security at STCC, and eventually to transfer to the
By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – Jennifer Willard officially became the Superintendent of the Southwick-Tolland-Granville school district on July 1, 2016 and has just completed her first year at the head of the district. In her first stint as a Superintendent, Willard looks back and certainly hasn’t regretted her decision. “Coming to SouthwickTo l l a n d Granville, I knew from the beginning, I just knew it was the right fit for me,” SUPERINTENDENT JEN WILLARD said Willard. “The staff, students, and parents are just truly an amazing group of people to work with.” With the town of Southwick having a population of less than 10,000 people, the small-hometown feel is what had always attracted Willard to her current position. “It’s like a family, it’s coming into a family every single day,” said Willard. During the past school year Willard can point to numerous successful advancements occurring throughout the district. One of the key highlights has been the shift to studentcentered classrooms. Willard described this as the teacher taking more risks and having the student do the majority of the work. The athletics in the schools was also note
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CyberCamp group photo on competition day. (Photo submitted by Jeffrey Richardson)
Westfield Tech hosts AFA CyberCamp By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD– Eighteen Information Technology sophomores and juniors spent last week honing their skills in cybersecurity during CyberCamp at Westfield Technical Academy. Sponsored by the Air Force Association’s (AFA) CyberPatriot National Youth Education Program, CyberCamp is designed to teach students cyber safety, cyber ethics and critical network security skills and tools. Information Technology lead instructor Jeffrey Richardson said last year was the first year his shop started dabbling in cybersecurity, which he called one of the fastest growing careers in the technology field. He said a report from Cisco in 2016 published in Forbes put the global figure at one million cybersecurity job-openings, and more than 209,000 unfilled in the United States. As an AFA CyberCamp host, WTA received software and a hands-on curriculum. The camp culminated in a team-based competition that put the campers in the role of IT administrators tasked with finding and addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in simulated network environments. Richardson said during the competition, the students are given an image which intention-
Review: ‘Raging Skillet’ at TheaterWorks By MARK G. AUERBACH Correspondent TheaterWorks ends its stellar season with the world premiere of Hartford playwright Jacques Lamarre’s stage adaptation of foodie TV star Chef Rossi’s autobiography Raging Skillet. He’s a combination arts administrator and event planner who has written some prime comedy, from I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, which has been produced nationally since its TheaterWorks premiere; to a playlet for TheaterWorks’ annual laugh-athon, Christmas on The Rocks, and shows, films and videos for Varla Jean Merman, the drag entertainer who says she’s the love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine.. Chef Rossi, known as New York’s #1 punk-rock caterer, was a rebellious teen, an out Jewish lesbian, when she was sent to live with Orthodox Jewish relatives. She developed an out-of-the-box cooking style, an independent spirit, and a creative edge that has made her popular as a caterer, chef, and media personality. Lamarre adapted her memoir for the stage, infusing it, as the food writers might say, great characters, ingredients, a dash of humor and pathos, and a delicious presentation. Lamarre’s script, set at a reading/book signing and food demo coordinated by Rossi to launch her memoir. The event takes a turn with the arrival of Rossi’s deceased mother. To aid in telling her story, a character DJ
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Important election dates and deadlines upcoming By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—For residents looking to run for political office or to vote, remember that final dates for registration of these activities are coming up. The last day for potential candidates to take nomination papers out is this Friday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m., with the deadline to turn them in just four days later, on Tuesday, Aug. 8 by 5 p.m. In addition, deadline to register to vote in the preliminary election, which would occur if multiple candidates are vying for one vacant position, is Wednesday, Sept. 6 by 8 p.m., and the deadline to register to vote in the November election is on Wednesday, Oct. 18, by 8 p.m. The city’s preliminary election, if it is held, will occur Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Then, the general election will occur on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to Karen Fanion, city clerk for Westfield, there are still a lot of nomination papers that have yet to be returned in the city. Each nomination paper must receive at least 50 signatures from registered voters that live in Westfield if running for a position that is city-wide; if ward-based, 50 signatures from registered voters that live in the particular ward must be procured. Fanion said that the department suggests potential candidates procure at least 60 signatures however, due to the potential inability to certify each one. This may be due to name, ineligible voter status or even the address being incorrect. In addition, Fanion urges candidates to return their nomination papers sooner rather than later, in order to both avoid a back-up of certifying paperwork and to
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Review: ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Berkshire Theatre Group
Dana Smith-Croll in Raging Skillet. (Photo by Lanny Nagler)
Skillit is her sous chef, mix-tape man, and plays a group of men and women that Rossi meets on her journey. George Salazar gives a great performance as DJ and provides a lot of the levity and glue that elevates Lamarre’s play from extended comedy sketch to a more substantial theatre piece. But, Raging Skillet is the story of a stereotypical Jewish mother, played by Marilyn Sokol, and a rebellious daughter, played by Dana Smith-Croll, both often at odds and seldom in synch. The mother-daughter relationship is complex, and Lamarre has written the character of Mom with a lot of schtick. It’s not until late in the play that Rossi peruses a scrap book left behind by the mother, a series of beautifully written moments that give Raging Skillet its depth and soul. The moments are breif, and Raging Skillet returns for the laughs. John Simpkins staging is terrific, and there’s lots of audience engagement, some real cooking onstage, and some food samples passed See Raging Skillet, Page 3
By MARK G. AUERBACH Correspondent When Berkshire Theatre Group announced that Arsenic and Old Lace, was on the season roster I was excited, because I’d never seen this comedy classic on stage, and because one of the story’s main characters is a theatre critic. So, how awesome is that to see your profession dramatized in an American comedy that was one of the biggest hits of the early 1940s. Arsenic and Old Lace opened in January, 1941, and ran for over 1,333 performances on Broadway, a record for its time. Jean Adair, Josephine Hull, and Boris Karloff were in its original cast, and when Frank Capra turned the play into his 1944 movie hit for Cary Grant, they repeated their roles. Arsenic and Old Lace has been given TV adaptations, first in 1955 with Helen Hayes and Billie Burke– Judy Garland’s Glinda. Hayes and Lillian Gish starred in a 1969 TV version. But wait! Arsenic and Old Lace is inspired by a serial killer who lived just down the road in Windsor, CT–the infamous Amy Duggan Archer Galligan, who poisoned at least five elderly gentlemen including her second husband–and possibly up to 58 more–in her Prospect Street Archer Home for The Elderly and Infirm. The Hartford Courant spilled the beans on Sister, as she was called, in 1916. She was tried, convicted, sentenced to death, retried, found insane, and sent to the asylum in Middletown, CT, where she died in 1962. In Arsenic and Old Lace, the drama critic,
Mortimer Brewster, engaged to the girl next door, goes to the family house to share the good news with his eccentric aunts, Martha and Abby, who house an equally eccentric family including Mortimer’s brother Teddy, who fancies himself to be Teddy Roosevelt. Martha and Abby have dispatched a dozen lonely old men to the cellar, where Teddy buries them in the locks of the Panama Canal he’s building. Bad brother Jonathan Brewster returns home, and the Brewster household is thrown into disarray. Kesselring’s script is a gem with great plot development and twists and turns, good characters, and some rich lines, but like other Graham Rowat and Timothy Gulan in Berkshire Theatre Group’s Arsenic and Old Lace. (Photo by .Emma Rothenberg-Ware)
plays of yore, it takes its time developing the twists and turns. So, if you’re expecting the crime solved and perps rounded up in less than sixty minutes, be warned, it’s a long journey with two intermissions to get to an ending that is predictable, yet full of surprises. Gregg Edelman’s staging is great, and Randall Parson’s set is absolutely perfect–the best stage design for a non-musical I’ve seen this year. I loved Hunter Kaczorowski’s costumes, particularly those for the elder sisters See Arsenic and Old Lace, Page 3
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Update from Ward 2 Councilor Figy Hello Ward 2. I am hoping that everyone’s summer is going well. We approved by the School Committee and the Airport really have had some crazy weather. Hot, rainy, cool that is what makes living Commission. The Councils role is to review this docuin New England interesting. This will be my last article until after the ment and approve it in the end. Before that the Council November election. can make reductions but cannot add to the budget. The The Council is currently enjoying a summer recess. However I continue to Finance Committee took this budget apart line item by work on issues that I think are important to Ward 2 and to the City of line item and suggested to the full Council areas that Westfield. I am researching and gathering information on developing a central they felt could be reduced. The Finance committee then registration for rental properties in Westfield. This will allow authorities to convenes the full Council to a meeting of the whole know who lives in a unit, who the contact person is and how to reach that where these reductions are presented to the full council person. This is a public safety and health issue. Amherst has had such an for action. This is also the time any councilor can sugordinance for several years and it works well for them. I am also reviewing gest their own reductions. The budget is debated and the current Nuisance Ordinance to see how it has been working and how to votes are taken. The budget is then referred to the full improve it. I will also be working with our Legal Department on Councilor Council for a vote to approve or reject the presented Harris and my idea of legislative tax relief for seniors on a fixed income. budget. RALPH FIGY More specifics will follow on this important issue of helping to keep our Ward 2. City Councilor This year the Council was presented with a budget seniors in their homes as long as possible. with over $400,000 dollars of reductions. If the council I am the Chair of the Legislative and Ordinance Committee. This is an impor- approves the proposed budget the reductions take place. If the Council rejects tant position to have and I am honored to have held this position for the past the presented budget a couple of things could happen. First the Finance three years. The L&O Committee handles all important issues that come before Committee could reconvene and do the whole process over or the Finance the council with the exception of financial. I am assisted on this committee by Committee could choose to not review the budget a second time. If the Finance the Ward 4 Councilor, Mary O’Connell and the Ward 6 Councilor William Committee does not take action, the original budget takes effect on July 1. So Onyski. I want to thank them both for their dedication and hard work that if a City Councilor votes against the Council approved budget, they are voting allows for the efficient processing of the items referred to the L&O Committee. against the approved budget cuts. An example of the amount of work an idea takes before it can be shaped into I am very concerned when ever a budget creates a tax increase. I, like everyan ordinance is the idea of changing private ways into city streets. This has been one else do not like to pay my taxes, however I like the services that our taxes kicking around the L&O Committee for several years. Councilor O’Connell has provide. During the budget debate, no one offered any suggestions as to what taken this on and the Committee has held 6 committee meeting where this has service that they would be willing to sacrifice. The budget is at the point that been investigated and debated. It is still a couple of meetings before we will there is no fat left to cut. The only thing left is to start cutting services. So if send our findings off to Legal for their review and writing of legislation to anyone wants to offer up suggested cut to services that we all enjoy and have move this forward. Then the full Council gets their say before a vote can be come to expect I am listening. taken. I hope everyone has a safe remainder of summer. Be safe and do not eat too I would be amiss if I did not comment on the recent budget process. The many hot dogs at those great summer picnics. Mayor submits to the Council his budget for the city. Included in this budget Ralph Figy are the School Department and the Airport Budgets that are developed and Ward 2.
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Vic & Sticks Interactive Family Music Show to Perform at Stanley Park’s Friday Mornings For Children on August 4th Vicki and Rick Ethier, Vicki and Sticks, are a husband and wife team of musical storytellers. They share their original “story-songs” which foster learning through laughter. Through their music, they encourage respect, cooperation, positive self-esteem, and kindness. This original fast-paced music /comedy/family show encourages audience participation as the children in the audience become part of the Vicki and Sticks Band and are part of the whole show. Come join the fun. Friday Mornings for Children are held in the Beveridge Pavilion Annex from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, weather permitting, and are free of charge. Chairs will be provided and blankets are welcome. For further information on the Friday Mornings for Children Series please go to www.stanleypark.org or call the park office at 413-568-9312.
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Authorities capture alligator roaming around upstate NY WHITNEY POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in upstate New York have captured an alligator that got loose. According to Animal Adventure Park, New York state Department of Environmental Conservation crews captured the renegade reptile Saturday behind the fairgrounds in rural Whitney Point. Sightings of the alligator were first reported July 22. Officials say the alligator is 3 feet, 3 inches long. They believe it’s someone’s pet. The alligator will be quarantined and then permanently placed in an exhibit at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville. The privately owned zoo, just east of Binghamton, is home to April the giraffe, whose pregnancy and birthing of a male calf was an internet sensation this year. Staffers at Animal Adventure say they are looking forward to educating visitors about the alligator.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, July 31, the 212th day of 2017. There are 153 days left in the year.
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ON THIS DATE: In 1556, St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, died in Rome. In 1875, the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, died in Carter County, Tennessee, at age 66. In 1919, Germany’s Weimar Constitution was adopted by the republic’s National Assembly. In 1930, the radio character “The Shadow” made his debut as narrator of the “Detective Story Hour” on CBS Radio. In 1942, Oxfam International had its beginnings as the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief was founded in England. In 1954, Pakistan’s K2 was conquered as two members of an Italian expedition, Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli (LEE’-noh lah-chee-DEHL’-ee), reached the summit. In 1957, the Distant Early Warning Line, a system of radar stations designed to detect Soviet bombers approaching North America, went into operation. In 1964, the American space probe Ranger 7 reached the moon, transmitting pictures back to Earth before impacting the lunar surface. In 1972, Democratic vice-presidential candidate Thomas Eagleton withdrew from the ticket with George McGovern following disclosures that Eagleton had once undergone
psychiatric treatment. In 1989, a pro-Iranian group in Lebanon released a grisly videotape showing the body of American hostage William R. Higgins, a Marine lieutenant-colonel, dangling from a rope. In 1991, President George H.W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev signed the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty in Moscow. In 1992, the former Soviet republic of Georgia was admitted to the United Nations as its 179th member. Thai Airways Flight 311, an Airbus A310, crashed while approaching Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal; all 113 people aboard died.
TEN YEARS AGO: The Army censured retired three-star Lt. Gen. Philip Kensinger for a “perfect storm of mistakes, misjudgments and a failure of leadership” after the 2004 friendly-fire death in Afghanistan of Army Ranger Pat Tillman. The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a 26,000-strong peacekeeping force for Sudan’s Darfur region.
FIVE YEARS AGO: Three Indian electric grids collapsed in a cascade, cutting power to 620 million people in the world’s biggest blackout. Wrapping up an overseas trip, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney said in Warsaw that Poland’s economy was a model of small government and free enterprise that other nations should emulate. At the London games, the team of Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber won the first U.S. Olympic team title in women’s gymnastics since 1996. Michael Phelps broke the Olympic medals record with his 19th as the United States romped to a dominating
win in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay. Author, playwright, politician and commentator Gore Vidal, 86, died in Los Angeles.
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Pope Francis told young people who had flocked by the hundreds of thousands to a Catholic jamboree near Krakow, Poland, that they needed to “believe in a new humanity” stronger than evil, and cautioned against concluding that one religion is more violent than others. Ariya Jutanugarn won the Women’s British Open at Woburn for her first major championship and fourth LPGA Tour victory of the year.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor Don Murray is 88. Jazz composer-musician Kenny Burrell is 86. Actress France Nuyen is 78. Actress Susan Flannery is 78. Singer Lobo is 74. Actress Geraldine Chaplin is 73. Former movie studio executive Sherry Lansing is 73. Singer Gary Lewis is 72. Actor Lane Davies is 67. International Tennis Hall of Famer Evonne Goolagong Cawley is 66. Actor Barry Van Dyke is 66. Actor Alan Autry is 65. Jazz composer-musician Michael Wolff is 65. Actor James Read is 64. Actor Michael Biehn is 61. Rock singer-musician Daniel Ash (Love and Rockets) is 60. Actor Dirk Blocker is 60. Entrepreneur Mark Cuban is 59. Rock musician Bill Berry is 59. Actor Wally Kurth is 59. Actor Wesley Snipes is 55. Country singer Chad Brock is 54. Musician Fatboy Slim is 54. Rock musician Jim Corr is 53. Author J.K. Rowling (ROHL’-ing) is 52. Actor Dean Cain is 51. Actor Jim True-Frost is 51. Actor Ben Chaplin is 48. Actor Loren Dean is 48. Actress Eve Best is 46. Retired NFL quarterback Gus Frerotte is 46. Actress Annie Parisse is 42. Actor Robert Telfer is 40. Country singermusician Zac Brown is 39. Actor-producer-writer B.J. Novak is 38. Actor Eric Lively is 36. Country singer Blaire Stroud (3 of Hearts) is 34. Singer Shannon Curfman is 32.
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Continued from Page 1 worthy, as the district hired a consultant who came in to Moving forward, Willard is sticking with the main goal that help better the culture and environment that Willard wanted in she had when she first began her tenure, which is to create an the athletic department in the district. It consists of more than entry plan and discover who they are as a school district. just winning, but rather about the core values that they want “My goal for this year was to create a vision,” said Willard. students to stand for. Entering year two, Willard said that the next step will be to Being a Superintendent, the responsibilities not only include start implementing some of those changes in the entry plan. helping improve the district as a whole, but also dealing with Although Willard is certainly happy with how her first year any hardships or issues that directly concern the district. The fared as Superintendent, she is even more ecstatic about what closing of the Granville Village School was not an easy situa- is to come in the near future. tion to handle, yet Willard feels that her approach to it is one “I’m really excited about next year,” said Willard. “In a that she plans on using in the future; which is to move slowly, small community you do have the opportunity to focus on listen, and collect data. teaching and learning.” “Everybody has opposing viewpoints and different interThe first day of school for the district is Sept. 1. For more ests,” said Willard. information on the district, visit their website.
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be certain that they have enough certified signatures. Regarding candidates, they must be registered voters in the city of Westfield in order to take nomination papers out. According to the city clerk’s office, here is the breakdown of nominees for positions in the city, based only on papers that have been certified: • The position of mayor has one certified candidate • The position of at-large city councilor has seven certified candidates
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one certified candidate • Municipal light board ward three has one certified candidate • Municipal light board ward four has one certified candidate • Municipal light board ward five has one certified candidate If an elected position does not have a certified candidate listed here, then that is due to the lack of nomination papers turned in for the particular positions.
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Arsenic and Old Lace Martha and Abby, which are well complimented by J. Jared Janas’ wig designs. Alan Edwards’ lighting designs bring out the best of the intricate sets and costumes, and this production is one of the most handsome ones to be seen on the Fitzpatrick Main Stage. The company all offer superb performances, individually and as an ensemble, especially negotiating some of the tricky timing director Edelman has put in place. Veteran actresses an comediennes Harriet Harris and Mia Dillon are delightful as the murderous Brewster sisters. Gerry McIntyre is fun as a police officer with aspurations to be a playwright, and Matt Sullivan and Tom Story are fun as the Boris Karloff-like Brewster son and his German doctor. I think my fellow theatre critics would highly approve of Graham Rowat’s portrayal of theatre critic Mortimer Brewster. Rowat
Mark Krikunov, Samantha Zabik and Cooper Miller, the students he was helping during competition day on Friday, are also considering cybersecurity as a possible career. “It’s a good opportunity, and good money,” Zabik said. In fact, according to information that Richardson has found, the median pay for cybersecurity jobs is $88,890 per year, with the top figure at $140,460. “We have enough people who can program,” Stuzhuk added. “This is also kind of fun,” said Hale. The CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program was created by the Air Force Association in 2009 to attract students to cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In addition to the national competition and the new CyberCamp program, CyberPatriot has launched an Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative designed to introduce young students to online safety. To learn more about CyberPatriot, visit https:// www.uscyberpatriot.org/.
Continued from Page 1 has appeared in BTG productions of A Little Night Music, Bells Are Ringing, and Constellations. He’s a fine example of versatile performance skills and a commanding stage presence. Berkshire Theatre Group has given area audiences a rich menu of plays and musicals this summer. I always feel so at home here. Arsenic and Old Lace runs through August 19. ——— The Berkshire Theatre Group presents Arsennic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by Gregg Edelman. Scenic design by Randall Parsons. Costume design by Hunter Kaczorowski. Lighting design by Alan Edwards. Sound design by Scott Killian. Cast: Katie Birenboim as Elaine Harper; Ryan Chittaphong as Officer Klein; Mia Dillon as Martha Brewster; Timothy Gulan as Teddy;
Harriet Harris as Abby Brewster; Walter Hudson as Mr. Witherspoon and Mr. Gibbs; Gerry McIntyre as Officer O’Hara; Graham Rowat as Mortimer Brewster; Tom Story as Dr. Einstein; Matt Sullivan as Jonathan Brewster; Walton Wilson as The Rev. Dr. Harper and Lieutenant Rooney.. Through August 19. The Berkshire Theatre Group’s Fitzpatrick Main Stage., Stockbridge, MA. For tickets: 413-997-4444 or www.berkshiretheatregroup.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. Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB Radio.
design by Julian Evans . Cast: Dana Smith-Croll as Chef Rossi, Marilyn Sokol as Mom; George Salazar as DJ Skillit. Through August 27. TheaterWorks, 233 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT. For tickets: 860-5277838 or www.theaterworkshartford.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
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Continued from Page 1 tweaking, and shtick-pruning, and maybe a bit more of the type of moments the audience gets when the Mom’s scrapbook is revealed, Raging Skillet could be stronger. —– TheaterWorks presents Raging Skillet: The TrueLife Adventures of a Punk Rock Caterer by Jacques Lamarre. Directed by John Simpkins. Scenic design by .Michael Schweikardt Costume design by Blair Gulledge . Lighting design by John Lasiter.. Sound
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University of Massachusetts Amherst to continue his studies. “It’s always evolving; there’s always something new each day,” said Mkrtchian about cybersecurity. He explained that someone can find a bug that is 20 years old, and still have to secure the system right away. Apparently, this happened in the UNIX system a few years ago, when one that had been in the system since it went online became active and gained administrative privileges. He said they released a patch to fix it. “It’s a repeating process. There’s always old stuff needing to be patched and new stuff coming out every day,” Mkrtchian said. “It’s all about cyber defense. We don’t teach any attack skills, we just learn about them so we can defend against them,” Richardson said. Alex Stuzhuk, the assistant who was helping the rising juniors, has also enrolled at STCC to study computers and IT security in the fall, and will be attending with Mkrtchian and Hale. “There’s more job opportunities, more demand,” Stuzhuk said of the field.
around to the audience. Michael Schweikardt’s set design is terrific, as are Blair Gulledge ‘s costumes, John Lasiter’s lighting, and Julian Evans’ sound. Kudos to Evans for combining an eraappropriate music track and sound effects. Dana Smith-Croll is great as Chef Rossi; Marilyn Sokol plays for the laughs as her Mom. The ingredients are there in Raging Skillet for an entertaining theatre piece. Lamarre and Simpkins are good chefs. With some
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Trump’s new chief of staff takes over White House By CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's new chief of staff is entering a West Wing battered by crisis. Retired Gen. John Kelly, previously the Homeland Security secretary, takes over Monday from the ousted Reince Priebus. Trump hopes Kelly can bring some military order to an administration weighed down by a stalled legislative agenda, a cabal of infighting West Wing aides and a stack of investigations. Still, Kelly's success in a chaotic White House will depend on how much authority he is granted and whether Trump's dueling aides will put aside their rivalries to work together. Also unclear is whether a new chief of staff will have any influence over the president's social media histrionics. Former Trump campaign manager Cory Lewandowski, who was ousted from the campaign in June 2016, said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he expected Kelly would "restore order to the staff" but also stressed that Trump was unlikely to change his style. "I say you have to let Trump be Trump. That is what has made him successful over the last 30 years. That is what the American people voted for," Lewandowski said. "And anybody who thinks they're going to change Donald Trump doesn't know Donald Trump." Kelly's start follows a tumultuous week, marked by a profane tirade from the new communications director, Trump's continued attacks on his attorney general and the failed effort by Senate Republicans to overhaul the nation's health care law. In addition to strain in the West Wing and with Congress, Kelly starts his new job as tensions escalate with North Korea. The United States flew two supersonic bombers over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday in a show of force against North Korea, following the country's latest intercontinental ballistic missile test. The U.S. also said it conducted a successful test of a missile defense system located in Alaska. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said on CBS' "Face the Nation" that she hopes Kelly can "be effective," and "begin some very serious negotiation with the North and stop this program." Another diplomatic fissure opened Sunday when Russian President Vladimir Putin said the U.S. would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by several hundred under new sanctions from Moscow. In a television interview, Putin indicated the cutback was retaliation for new sanctions in a bill passed by Congress and sent to Trump. Trump plans to sign the measure into law, the White House has said. After Putin's remarks, the State Department deemed the cutbacks "a regrettable and uncalled for act" and said officials would assess the impact and how to respond to it. While Trump is trying to refresh his team, he signaled that he does not want to give up the fight on health care. On Twitter Sunday, he said: "Don't give up Republican Senators, the World is watching: Repeal & Replace." The protracted health care fight has slowed Trump's other policy goals, including a tax overhaul and infrastructure investment. But Trump aides made clear that the president still wanted to see action on health care. White House budget director Mick Mulvaney said on CNN's "State of the Union," that senators "need to stay, they need to work, they need to pass something." Asked if nothing should be voted on in Congress until the Senate votes again on health care, Mulvaney said: "well, think — yes. And I think what you're seeing there is the president simply reflecting the mood of the people." On Saturday, Trump threatened to end required payments to insurance companies unless lawmakers repeal and replace the Obama-era health care law. He tweeted that if "a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly, BAILOUTS for Insurance Companies and BAILOUTS for Members of Congress will end very soon!" The payments reduce deductibles and co-payments for consumers with modest incomes. Trump has guaranteed the payments through July, but has not made a commitment going forward. White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said on "Fox News Sunday" that Trump would make a decision on the payments this week. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, who opposed the efforts to move a health bill forward this week, said on CNN that cutting the payments would "be detrimental to some of the most vulnerable citizens" and that the threat has "contributed to the instability in the insurance market." The House has begun a five-week recess, while the Senate is scheduled to work two more weeks before a summer break.
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In this Tuesday, July 25, 2017, photo, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine is surrounded by reporters as she arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, before a test vote on the Republican health care bill. Collins, who was one of three Republican senators voting against the GOP health bill on Friday, July 28, said she's troubled by Trump's suggestions that the insurance payments are a "bailout." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
White House: Trump to decide soon on ending health payments By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is insisting that the Senate resume efforts to repeal and replace the nation's health care law, signaling that President Donald Trump stands ready to end required payments to insurers this week to let "Obamacare implode" and force congressional action. "The president will not accept those who said it's, quote, 'Time to move on,'" White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said. Those were the words used by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., after the stunning early Friday morning defeat of the GOP bill to repeal former President Barack Obama's signature legislative achievement. McConnell is already moving to other business, having scheduled Senate consideration later Monday on a judicial nomination. Conway said Trump was deciding whether to act on his threat to end costsharing reduction payments, which are aimed at trimming out-of-pocket costs for lower-income people. "He's going to make that decision this week, and that's a decision that only he can make," Conway said. For seven years, Republicans have promised that once they took power, they would scrap Obama's overhaul and pass a replacement. But that effort crashed most recently in the Senate Friday. Republicans hold a 52-48 majority in the Senate, where no Democrats voted for the GOP bill and three Republicans defected in the final vote Friday. One of the GOP defectors, Sen. John McCain, has since returned to Arizona for treatment for brain cancer.
"Don't give up Republican senators, the World is watching: Repeal & Replace," Trump said in a tweet. White House budget director Mick Mulvaney, when asked Sunday if no other legislative business should be taken up until the Senate acts again on health care, responded "yes." While the House has begun a fiveweek recess, the Senate is scheduled to work two more weeks before a summer break. McConnell has said the unfinished business includes addressing a backlog of executive and judicial nominations, coming ahead of a busy agenda in September that involves passing a defense spending bill and raising the government's borrowing limit. "In the White House's view, they can't move on in the Senate," Mulvaney said, referring to health legislation. "They need to stay, they need to work, they need to pass something." Trump warned over the weekend that he would end federal subsidies for health care insurance for Congress and the rest of the country if the Senate didn't act soon. He was referring in part to a federal contribution for lawmakers and their staffs, who were moved onto Obamacare insurance exchanges as part of the 2010 law. "If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly, BAILOUTS for Insurance Companies and BAILOUTS for Members of Congress will end very soon!" Trump tweeted. The subsidies, totaling about $7 billion a year, help reduce deductibles and copayments for consumers with modest incomes. The Obama administration used its rule-making authority to set direct payments to insurers to help offset these costs. Trump inherited the pay-
ment structure, but he also has the power to end them. The payments are the subject of a lawsuit brought by House Republicans over whether the health law specifically included a congressional appropriation for the money, as required under the Constitution. Trump has only guaranteed the payments through July, which ends Monday. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, one of the three Republican senators who voted against the GOP health bill on Friday, said she's troubled by Trump's claims that the insurance payments are a "bailout." She said Trump's threat to cut off payments would not change her opposition to the GOP health bill and stressed the cost-sharing reduction payments were critical to make insurance more affordable for low-income people. "The uncertainty about whether that subsidy is going to continue from month to month is clearly contributing to the destabilization of the insurance markets, and that's one thing that Congress needs to end," said Collins, who wants lawmakers to appropriate money for the payments. "I certainly hope the administration does not do anything in the meantime to hasten that collapse," she added. Trump previously said the law that he and others call "Obamacare" would collapse immediately whenever those payments stop. He has indicated a desire to halt the subsidies but so far has allowed them to continue on a month-to-month basis. Conway spoke on "Fox News Sunday," Mulvaney appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" and Collins was on CNN as well as NBC's "Meet the Press."
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Stella M. Kaleta WESTFIELD – Stella M. (Fialkoski) Kaleta, 97, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was born in Hadley on July 9, 1920 to the late Anthony and Anna (Kuziemka) Fialkoski. She grew up in Hadley and attended Hopkins Academy. She had been a resident of Westfield for the past 75 years. She worked at Old Colony Envelope Co. for 33 years and retired in 1982. Stella was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and birds. She married her husband Arthur J. Kaleta in 1943 in Hadley, Ma. He pre-deceased her in 2010. She leaves her daughter Sally A. Weatherwax and husband Wayne of Westfield. Her son William J. Kaleta and wife Carol of Westfield, her grandchildren: Cindy Weatherwax, John Weatherwax ,and Jason and Eric Kaleta, her great-grandchildren: Cassidy Glaiel, Emily, Allison, Kiernan and Patrick Kaleta. The funeral for Stella will be held on Thursday August 3rd at 10:00 am in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield Thursday before the Mass from 8:30 am till 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Stella may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Firtionadams.com
New York man dies swimming at Massachusetts waterfall MOUNT WASHINGTON, Mass. (AP) — The body of a New York man who went missing after slipping off a rock at a picturesque Massachusetts waterfall has been located, but authorities are unable to recover it. Authorities say the body of 21-year-old Aiden CampionPratt was located Sunday afternoon at Bash Bish Falls in Mount Washington. The Ghent, New York man went missing while swimming at the state park Friday evening. Berkshire District Attorney David Capeless says the body was located with an underwater camera, but rescuers "came to the reluctant decision that because of the location, retrieval would not be possible." Bash Bish Falls is the state's highest single-drop waterfall, with water cascading through a series of gorges before dropping 60 feet into a pool. Swimming is prohibited at the site.
Thrill-seeking newlyweds take the plunge on roller coaster AGAWAM, Mass. (AP) — A thrill-seeking Rhode Island couple has taken the plunge at a Massachusetts amusement park, screaming, “I do,” as they plummeted 20 stories on a roller coaster. Ashley Schiller and Thom Marchetti, of North Kingstown, were married this month on a Superman-themed roller coaster at Six Flags New England in Agawam. Immediately after the ride was over, they got back on and did it again, with a second batch of wedding guests in tow. The groom’s queasiness prevented a third trip. Schiller is a lifelong amusement park enthusiast who once had her parents buy thick-soled shoes to meet height requirements. She tells The Providence Journal she had dreamed of the moment since she was 8-years-old. For their honeymoon, the couple visited another Six Flags, near Washington, D.C.
Scramble for Animals to benefit the Westfield Homeless Cat Project and Open Arms Rescue, Inc. Sunday, August 6, 2017 Rain or shine at the Oak Ridge Golf Club, Feeding Hills, MA. Registration begins at 11:30am with the Shotgun start at 12:30. The cost is $100.00 per player and includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, and prizes. Come for dinner for only $25.00. Hole Sponsorship—donation of $50.00 to become a hole sponsor your pet’s or loved one’s name. Register on or before July 30, 2017 return registration/sponsorship form with check or money order (payable to Marie Boccasile). Mail to Marie Boccasile 11 Second Avenue Westfield, MA 01085. For more information please contact Marie at (413) 564-0589 or marieboccasile@gmail.com
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WESTFIELD – Trever Wayne Pecor Jr, 41, (1976 – 2017) passed away unexpectedly July 18th at Noble Hospital. Trever was born in Springfield on June 26, 1976. He grew up in Chicopee, and later moved to Westfield. He worked as a carpenter for Aspen Construction. He was a handyman and could fix anything. He loved to make people smile and happy. He enjoyed barbeques at his home bar with family and friends. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and a New England Patriots Fan. Trever is survived by his mother Vicky Lindsay and her partner Earl Willitts, his beloved wife Marie (Schartner) Pecor and their children Anthony, Courtney, Joshua and Ashley. He was the caring brother to Nichole Ngadi and her husband Abdelaziz and Franki-Lee Orhan and her husband Mehmet. He was the cherished uncle to Maya and Nabil. He will be dearly missed by his mother-in-law Linda Allen, Great Grandmother Delra Schartner, many aunts, uncles, cousins and his dog Daisy. Calling hours will be Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 6-8PM at WESTFIELD FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 4 Princeton Street, Westfield, MA. Please visit www.westfieldfuneralhome.com for Trever’s memorial page.
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Arrest made in connection with dead man in burning home WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Police have made an arrest in connection with the death of a man found in a burning Worcester home. Brayan Flores faces a charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the death of 53-yearold David Carlson, found in his burning home last Tuesday. The 28-year-old Flores was arrested on a shoplifting charge the night of the fire, but was charged in connection with Carlson’s death on Saturday. Police say the men knew each other. Police say Carlson was found face-down in his living room by firefighters responding to a small fire at the house where he lived alone. He appeared to have a head wound and the lower part of his body was burned. It’s unclear if Flores has a lawyer.
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Sunday, July 23, 2017 1:16 a.m.: Burglary/breaking and entering, walk-in. Police received a report from a delivery driver that their vehicle was allegedly broken into while parked in a parking lot. A GPS and money was allegedly taken. 1:28 a.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Noble Street and East Silver Street. Police received a report of a male who had reportedly entered an establishment about three hours prior, allegedly consumed a glass and a half of wine in the time frame and upon leaving, was allegedly stumbling and slurring. The person also allegedly left without paying. Police were told that the party had reportedly left in a vehicle. Police stopped the vehicle after they reported that it was allegedly weaving in the lanes. Police reported that Raymond J. Wrobleski, 60, of Westfield, was allegedly more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit after taking a breathalyzer and refused to take field sobriety tests. Police arrested Wrobleski and charged him with operating under the influence of liquor, marked lanes violation and reckless operation of motor vehicle.
Officer hurt in crash while searching for naked woman ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — Officials say a Massachusetts police officer was injured when his cruiser was rear-ended as he helped search for a naked woman near a highway. Attleboro police say the officer, whose name was not released, was helping state police search for the woman on Interstate 95 late Friday when his car was hit from behind. He was taken to a hospital for head injuries and released on Saturday. His cruiser sustained significant damage. The driver who struck the police officer was arrested by state police. The naked woman was also taken into custody.
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Major crime and incident report Saturday, July 22, 2017 9:09 a.m.: Breaking and entering motor vehicle, Tannery Road. Police received a report of two vehicles that were allegedly entered sometime between midnight and the morning of the report. The vehicles were reportedly unlocked and a nursing bag was allegedly taken from one vehicle, and change from another. Police are investigating. 10:53 a.m.: Larceny, walk-in. Police received a report from a person who claimed that their backpack was stolen while they were at Grandmother’s Garden. The backpack was recovered according to police, but $300 was reportedly missing. 12:31 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Railroad Avenue and Union Avenue. Police reported that they had run a license plate and the license of the operator was reportedly suspended. Police stopped the vehicle and arrested Laura A. Truden, 41, of Pittsfield, and charged her with operating motor vehicle with license suspended, subsequent offense. 2:31 p.m.: Larceny, walk-in. Police received a report from a person who claimed that $640 was taken from them in relation to an alleged apartment rental scam. 2:22 p.m.: Larceny, Miller Street. Police received a report that someone who was moving into a residence had a bag of items reportedly on the lawn and a party in a truck allegedly took the bag. They reported that they followed the vehicle to the suspect’s residence and they allegedly denied taking anything. Police later stopped the vehicle and searched it, but found no items. 4:22 p.m.: Breaking and entering motor vehicle, walk-in. Police received a report that a vehicle was allegedly broken into earlier in the morning on Beveridge Boulevard. $10 and a GPS were reportedly taken, with the GPS reportedly later being found in a reported stolen vehicle in Connecticut, according to police. 5:20 p.m.: Shoplifting and arrest, Walmart Springfield Road. Police received a report of a shoplifter that was in custody with Walmart loss prevention. They allegedly attempted to take $40 to $50 in merchandise. It was also reported that the person alleged of shoplifting was with another person who was still walking the store, with an employee following them. Police arrested the party walking the store, Scott A. Nadeau, 38, of Blandford, on two arrest warrants.
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Inflation is the missing link in eurozone’s economic revival BRUSSELS (AP) — The eurozone economy is healing nicely but inflation remains weak, complicating the European Central Bank’s plans to start phasing out its stimulus programs. That’s the take-away from economic reports released Monday that showed while the unemployment rate in the 19-country currency union fell to its lowest in eight years, price increases are modest — possibly suggesting companies are cautious about raising prices and wages. The number of people in work rose by 148,000 in June, the Eurostat statistics agency said Monday, bringing the unemployment rate to 9.1 percent, from 9.2 percent in May. That echoes reports in recent weeks of rising business activity and confidence across all eurozone countries — even those, like Greece, that have been hit hardest by financial troubles. Such improvements have emboldened the European Central Bank to consider when it might signal a phasing out of its bond-buying stimulus program, under which it pumps 60 billion euros ($70 billion) a month into the economy. ECB President Mario Draghi has said it would likely consider such a move in the fall. But the missing piece in the eurozone’s recovery is a significant rise in inflation, which the ECB is tasked with getting to just under 2 percent. In July, the annual inflation rate was stuck at 1.3 percent. And what gains there were were mostly due to energy price increases of 2.2 percent. Excluding volatile items like energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, prices were up a still-modest 1.2 percent. The industrial goods sector saw prices rise a mere 0.5 percent. Economists say inflation is unlikely to rise substantially as long as there remains slack in the labor market that prevents wages from rising significantly.
Don’t try this: Thieves steal iPhones from moving truck THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police arrested five Romanian men suspected of stealing iPhones worth 500,000 euros ($590,000) in a dangerous heist on a moving truck, a spokesman said Monday. The five men, aged from 33 to 43, allegedly stole the iPhones in a latenight raid a week ago by driving a modified van so close to the delivery truck that one of the suspects was able to clamber across the van’s hood and break into the truck while it drove along a Dutch road, police spokesman Ed Kraszewski. He said the suspect then passed boxes of iPhones back to the van through a hole cut in its roof. Kraszewski said police have long been investigating thefts from trucks but remained skeptical that such a heist could succeed. Not anymore. “The truck was taking its freight from A-to-B and did not stop. Even so, (the phones) were gone,” he said. “So it must have happened that way. And now we finally have the evidence, with the van and the loot.” The men were arrested Saturday at a holiday park in the central Netherlands, where police also recovered iPhones and the van they believe was used in the theft. The suspects were to appear Tuesday before an investigating judge. Such raids have been reported elsewhere in Europe, almost always targeting high-end smartphones, but there have been no arrests in the other cases, Kraszewski said. Dutch police plan to send fingerprints of the suspects to European colleagues to check for matches in previous thefts.
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Stocks mostly rose on Monday as investors awaited more corporate earnings reports. Japan's Nikkei index, however, sagged as a surge in the yen against the dollar weighed on exporters.
In this June 19, 2017 file photo, former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO, Martin Shkreli, center, arrives at Brooklyn federal court in New York with members of his legal team. Jurors heard testimony from the government's last witness on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, a day after Shkreli's lawyer told the court his client won't take the witness stand during his securities fraud trial. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Shkreli trial moves toward jury deliberations in New York NEW YORK (AP) — The federal securities fraud trial of former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli is moving toward the decisionmaking phase. Jurors could start deliberating Monday at the trial in New York. On Friday, they heard closing arguments by prosecutors accusing Shkreli of looting his own
drug company to pay back disgruntled investors in two failed hedge funds he ran. The defense insisted there were no victims because everyone got their original investments back and even made hefty profits. The 34-year-old Shkreli is best known for jacking up the price of a life-saving drug by 5,000 percent and for trolling his critics online.
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Study says films exclude women, Hispanics By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In 2016 “Moonlight” won best picture and “Hidden Figures” was the 14th highest grossing film of the year, but popular Hollywood films remained as white and male-dominated as ever. A new report from the Media, Diversity, & Social Change Initiative at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism finds that the representation of women, minorities, LGBT people, disabled characters in films remains largely unchanged from the previous year, despite the heightened and attention to diversity in Hollywood. At the bottom of the rung and most egregiously disproportionate to their U.S. demographics are women, Hispanics and disabled characters. Exclusion, the report says, is the norm in Hollywood, not the exception. For nine years since 2007, USC has analyzed the demographic makeup of every speaking or named character from each year’s 100 highest-grossing films at the domestic box office (with the exception of 2011), as well as behind-the-camera employment for those films including directors, producers and composers. “Every year we’re hopeful that we will actually see change,” Stacy L. Smith, a USC professor and the study’s lead author, told The Associated Press. “Unfortunately that hope has not quite been realized.” Women remain vastly underrepresented when it comes to both speaking roles and lead or co-
leading parts in films. Of the 4,583 speaking characters analyzed from the top 100 films of 2016, 31.4 percent were female, a number that is basically unchanged since 2007. Also, only 34 of the films depicted a female lead or co-lead — and only three of those were from underrepresented groups. “We see a real stalling out,” Smith said. In terms of race and ethnicity, the landscape remains largely white, with Hispanics grossly underrepresented compared to the breakdown of the U.S. population. Of the speaking characters surveyed: 70.8 percent were white; 13.6 percent black; 5.7 percent Asian; 3.1 percent Hispanic; and less than 1 percent American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian. According to the latest U.S. Census, the nation is 61.3 percent white, 17.8 percent Hispanic, 5.7 percent Asian, 13.3 percent black, 1.3 percent American Indian and Alaska Native and 0.2 percent Native Hawaiian. More striking still is the film by film “invisibility” breakdown, which finds that 25 of the 100 films did not feature a single black character in a speaking role; 54 films had no Hispanic characters (14 higher than in 2015); 44 had no Asian characters (a rare improvement from 2015 which tallied 49 films with zero Asians). For women of color, it’s a bleaker story. “We can’t just talk about females in film anymore. What our data shows most powerfully this year over any other year is the real epidemic of intersectional invisibility in film,” Smith said. “If you cross
gender with race and ethnicity, you see that the bottom really drops out for females of color on screen.” The data speaks volumes: 47 films featured no black females; 66 had no Asian females; and 72 had no Hispanic females. Also largely invisible are LGBT females, who were excluded from 91 of the top 100 films of 2016. There was a notable increase in films with gay speaking characters in 2016 — 36 up from 19, but zero transgender characters. Most of those — 79.1 percent — were white and 76 of the 100 films had no LGBT characters. Only one, “Mooonlight,” featured a gay protagonist. The study also examined characters with disabilities — its second year doing so — and found that despite nearly 18.7 percent of the U.S. population identifying as disabled only 2.7 percent of all speaking characters were depicted as disabled. Behind the camera, things continue to be dismal for female directors — in 2016 there were only 5 female directors out of 120 (including co-directors) and none were black. Every year there are indicators of change, however, including this year with the successes of “Wonder Woman,” ‘’Get Out” and “Girls Trip” among others, and more on the horizon. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has also recently made strides to diversify its membership. “The question is with all of these high-profile examples, will the memo to Hollywood be read seriously and will they actually start engaging in more inclusionary hiring practices,” Smith said.
Discovery and Scripps seek to tie up in $12B TV deal SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Discovery Communications will buy Scripps Networks for close to $12 billion, tying together two powerful stables of TV shows ranging from Animal Planet to the Food Network. The deal, announced Monday, puts the combined company in a stronger position to draw more women viewers and to navigate an increasingly chaotic entertainment landscape, where cable companies and streaming services like Netflix and Hulu fight for eyes. Discovery owns TLC and the Discovery Channel. Scripps owns HGTV and the Travel Channel, among others. The combined company will house five of the top pay TV networks for women and account for more than 20 percent share of women watching prime-time pay TV in the U.S. By combining the content of each company,
Discovery has more power to create "skinny bundle" options for viewers, which offer fewer channels and are cheaper for people unwilling to shell out for a big, monthly cable bill. The companies on Monday said they will produce approximately 8,000 hours of original programming each year, and possess 300,000 hours of library content. They have the potential to generate 7 billion short-form video streams monthly, according to Discovery. The transaction is valued at $90 per share, about a 4 percent premium to Scripps' Friday closing price of $86.91. The per-share price includes $63 per share in cash and $27 per share in Discovery's Class C shares. The transaction also includes approximately $2.7 billion in Scripps' debt. The companies said Monday that they expect about $350 million in cost savings.
KEEPING SCORE: Germany's DAX gained 0.3 percent to 12,199 and the CAC 40 of France added 0.1 percent to 5,136. Britain's FTSE 100 gained 0.3 percent to 7,390. Dow futures gained 0.2 percent and S&P 500 futures edged 0.1 percent higher, auguring an upbeat start for the week on Wall Street. EARNINGS WATCH: Earnings results from a little more than half of the companies in the S&P 500 have been published and most have been encouraging. Investors are keeping an eye out this week for more reports in Europe and Asia, where in Japan some 350 companies released results on Monday alone. ANALYST COMMENT: "With 57 percent of the companies on the comprehensive S&P 500 index reported so far, it is unavoidable for us to discuss earnings performances. On a broad level we have seen both sales and earnings surprise largely match up to the strong Q1 performance, keeping the markets going," Jingyi Pan of IG said in a commentary. "The new week brings another one-fourth of the companies on the S&P 500 index which could see the focus slightly moderate and shift toward earnings here in Asia instead." CHINA FACTORY DATA: A manufacturing survey showed Chinese factory activity eased in July as demand for exports weakened. The monthly purchasing managers' index released Monday slipped to 51.4 last month from 51.7 in the previous month. The reading is based on a 100-point scale on which numbers above 50 indicate expansion. It was still the 12th straight month that factories reported expansion, according to the data compiled by the Federation of Logistics & Purchasing posted on China's official statistics website. NORTH KOREA: The United States flew two supersonic bombers over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday in a show of force against North Korea following an intercontinental ballistic missile test late Friday. The U.S. also said it conducted a successful test of a missile defense system located in Alaska. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said spoke with President Donald Trump and agreed to take further action against North Korea. Tensions over North Korea helped push the Japanese yen, viewed as a "safe haven" currency, sharply higher against the U.S. dollar, hurting exporters' shares. ASIA'S DAY: Japan's Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.2 percent to 19,925.18 and the Kospi in South Korea was flat at 2,402.71. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index jumped 1.3 percent to 27,323.99 and the Shanghai Composite index climbed 0.6 percent to 3,273.03. The S&P ASX 200 of Australia gained 0.3 percent to 5,720.60 and India's Sensex added 0.6 percent to 32,485.48. Shares in Southeast Asia were mostly lower. ENERGY: The price of oil was steady after capping its best week since early December last week, when it gained 9 percent. Benchmark U.S. crude was flat at $49.71 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It climbed 67 cents Friday to settle at $49.71 per barrel and touched its highest level since May. Brent crude, the international standard, added 7 cents to $52.59 per barrel. CURRENCIES: The dollar fell to 110.58 Japanese yen from 110.67 yen on Friday. The euro slipped to $1.1728 from $1.1756, and the British pound dropped to $1.3118 from $1.3135.
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Jeff Demaio and Scott Tyler show the country spirit in dress and music.
Beautiful evening for a concert.
Gunsmoke at the Stanley Park Corral Stanley Park’s Sunday Concert drew a large crowd for Gunsmoke, a family band who have a passion for keeping the history of country music alive by playing classic country-style music such as country, western swing and rockabilly music that was made famous by the Grand Ole Opry legends. (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher) Gilbert and Sandra Roy get front row seats.
Near capacity crowd enjoy Gunsmoke. Rosalie and Joe Wagner with Leo Doherty smile for the camera.
Park Ranger Bill Golden keep a watchful eye out.
Navy Vet Mike Romanowicz really enjoys the music.
Gunsmoke.
The Walker and Alger families gather on their blanket. WW II vet John Andrews and his wife Elaine have a good time out.
Don Vonensant and Cindy Fairley dance to the country music.
Joe and Rosalie Wagner dance to some lively music.
Jason Rubin dances with his daughter Julia.
Country music is the theme of the evening.
Edina Rubin with her son Isaac (2 yrs)
Rita Robbins wears her country finest.
Rich and Barbara Rubin enjoy the seats in the field.
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Mike Wzorek of Westfield and Lee Mack of Granby CT check out the engine on a 1940 Ford.
A 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, owned by Joe Keenan of Westfield, is directed to a parking spot.
Chuck Lafond, Buddy Richardson, Tim Fox, and Bruce Anderson look over Buddy’s 1930 Ford A Coupe.
Veterans Classic Auto Show
Bruce Anderson of Russell shows off his ‘57 Chevy Bel Air hardtop in tropical turquoise and colonial ivory.
David Dulude of Feeding Hills gives a close inspection to a ‘36 Ford owned by Mike Lafond of Montgomery.
Some clowns at a car show: Cheer Up, Patches, and Fumbles from the Melha Shriners.
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Harry Rock, president of the Westfield 350, checks out a 1970 Jaguar XKE.
Richard Haste, Commander of the 37th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, does some final adjusting of the flag.
“Racing Ruby”, a 1913 Model T, being looked over by owners Judy and Calvin Pixley,, Bob Sevila of Westfield, and Lewis Lafountain of Chicopee.
Dave Pighetti and Robert Black discus Dave’s ‘56 Chevy Bel Air.
David and Sabrina Flagg, from Southampton, look into one of the many cars on display at Saturday’s auto show at the Westfield Fairgrounds.
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Western Mass Girls’ Football Club: Emily Letendre- West Springfield, Catherine Bean – Westfield, Ava Laporte– Belchertown, Lauren Bolduc- West Springfield, Madison SanbornWilbraham, Kathleen Beliveau – West Springfield, Makenzie Paulo– West Springfield, Caroline Tanner – Northampton, Allyson Tatro– Belchertown, Mia Kelley– Agawam, Julia Farnham– Amherst, Haley Tracy– Chicopee, Marykate Wysocki– Agawam, Delaney Miles– Longmeadow, Rebecca Rotstein– Longmeadow, Anna Carson- Longmeadow. (Photo submitted)
Western Mass Girls’ Football Club makes national debut By NICK LOMBARDI WSU intern ‘18 WESTFIELD- A group of local families recently returned from Indiana to watch their daughters play soccer and represent Western Mass in the National Premiere League. Every year, boys and girls from around the country show up to compete for the national championship held at the Grand Park Fields in Westfield, Indiana. In an impressive set of games, Catie Bean from Westfield scored goals against teams from Arizona, Texas, and one of the two teams from California. This was her first national tournament and she scored 6 out of 10 of the team’s total goals. Of course, a player is nothing without their team. Coach Chris
Mogavaro said he was, “just extremely proud of the team and honored to work with a great group of young ladies. They improved a great deal from November to July and they really represented themselves well on and off the field. It was humbling to be competing against such great competition and I’m so happy the team was able to excel like they did over the five games.” While the teams fought for victory, the families played an important role as well. Even though the team stayed together in the same hotel, the individual families were responsible for getting their player to Indianapolis, and they all got there by any means necessary. A pair of Longmeadow girls did an outstanding job, according to
Coach Mogavaro. Rebecca Rothstein, Attack Center, created many opportunities for the team to score. “She sees the field extremely well and completed passes at a high level.” The coach said when asked about player performance. Anna Carson, who played every defensive position, would often pair up with the best player on the other team and shut them down as they were ready to shoot for the goal. Her coach believes she is a great offensive threat to her opponents, getting the ball moving forward while she plays Outside Back. The team had no goals scored on them until the final round, where they lost to the team from Western Mass Girls’ Football Club were awarded a second place plaque for Sacramento, CA in double over- their play in the National Premiere League tournament held at Grand Park Fields in Westfield, Indiana. (photo submitted) time. The final score was1-0.
Westfield gets even By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer JENKINS TOWNSHIP – Starting pitcher Marleigh Monroe struck out 10 batters to go along with a two-hitter, and Kelsey Bouchard had an RBI double as Westfield rebounded from a tournament opening loss with a 4-3 win over Fairfield (Conn.) in the Little League Softball 10-Year-Old East Regionals Sunday. “Yesterday was a tough one but we pulled it out today,” Westfield manager Tony Bouchard said. “We were rusty (in the opener), made a couple errors in the infield, and our bats took two innings too long to get warmed up.” After an early Sunday morning practice, Westfield appeared reenergized. “We told the girls now or never,” manager Bouchard said. “The girls came out hungry today. That was the difference.” Fairfield scored the game’s first run in the top of the first, but Westfield responded with three runs in the bottom half of the inning.
Monroe fans 16 in loss By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer JENKINS TOWNSHIP, PENN. – Emma Burr scattered four hits and struck out 13 batters, and the Rhode Island 10-Year-Old Softball All-Stars took advantage of two early runs and three runs late en route to a 5-3 win over Westfield in an East Region tournament opener Saturday. Rhode Island (1-0) got off to a fast start, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning. Westfield (0-1) fought back twice, cutting the lead in half with a run in the bottom of the fifth and scoring twice in the sixth after falling behind 5-1. Genna Damato went 2-for-3 and scored two runs to lead Rhode Island. Burr, Holly Cameron, and Adrainna Pettianto each had hits. Westfield pitcher Marleigh Monroe suffered a tough-luck loss. Monroe struck out 16 batters in a three-hitter. Shea Hurley and Paige Hutkoski had hits for Westfield, which next takes on Connecticut Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
The Whip City’s all-stars tacked on an insurance run in the second. Fairfield made a late push, scoring two runs in the sixth inning, but it was not enough. This time it was Connecticut pitcher Alyssa Russo who suffered the tough-luck loss. Russo finished with nine strikeouts in tossing a one-hitter. Fairfield’s outfield robbed Allie LaPanne of an extra base hit with the bases loaded when the right fielder made a diving grab on a ball out along the right field line. “We’re not playing Little League softball any more,” manager Bouchard said. “This is the big leagues.” While Westfield improved to 1-1 in New England pool play, Fairfield fell to 0-1. NOTES: Westfield’s manager said Monroe briefly struggled with the new environment with a grass infield and raised mound. “We had Marleigh shorten her stride and told our catcher to bring her glove up.” Since, then, Monroe has been magnificent as usual.
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Patriots’ defensive stalwart Ninkovich retires FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots defensive stalwart Rob Ninkovich capped his 11-year NFL career by announcing his retirement Sunday after the team’s morning practice at Gillette Stadium. Since joining the Patriots in 2009, Ninkovich had proven to be one of the team’s most durable and dependable players. A defensive end and linebacker, he was a two-time co-captain and won two Super Bowls with New England. But he didn’t take the easiest route to get there. A fifth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2006, he was waived four times by the Saints and Miami Dolphins before joining the Patriots just before the start of the 2009 season — after spending that offseason trying to make the Saints as a long snapper.
Before joining New England, he had appeared in just eight games over three seasons. With New England he missed just one game, in 2009, before last season, when he started the season with a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on the use of performance-enhancing substances. From 2011-2015, he started every regular-season game. He played in 131 games with 101 starts, with 425 tackles, 46 sacks, and five interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown in 2011. He also appeared in 17 playoff games, all with New England, making 16 starts, with 64 total tackles and six sacks. Ninkovich had been absent since training camp started on Thursday, for what the team called personal reasons. “I wanted to make sure I made the
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right choice,” Ninkovich said. “That was talking with my family, and looking at the pros and cons. And coming in as a guy that had been cut a bunch, I’ve had injuries, I’ve had knee injuries that were close to being career-ending. “It’s lasted me 11 years so I’m happy I’ve had that durability there. There’s a time where that durability doesn’t last as long. I’m just happy that I was able to play for this organization as long as I have. “It wasn’t an easy decision. After 11 seasons, and 19 seasons total playing football, it’s time for me to walk away. I look forward to the next phase of my life.” Ninkovich made the announcement surrounded by Patriots owner Robert See Ninkovich, Page 11
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Ed Normand Golf League at EMCC STANDINGS WEEK 17 OF 22
155.5 153.5 153.5 151 149 147 146.5 142 128 118.5 118 84.5 158 148.5 148.5 148 146 144.5 141.5 141 139.5 139 137 128 153 152.5 151.5 150 149.5 146.5 142.5 132 132 130.5 128 85
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DIVISION 1 RICK BROWN – JIM CARTWRIGHT TIM LARAMEE – DAN LARAMEE DAVE DUBOIS – ALAN VELAZQUEZ TOM MASSIMINO – TIM HUBER MIKE BERARDELLI – JIM JOHNSON PAUL CARRIER – LARRY COURNOYER DAN HARRIS – SHAWN BRADLEY RANDY ANDERSON – BOB GENEREUX MARC GRENIER – JOHN LAROSE JESSE RASID – AL NUBILE MIKE COTE – RYAN MALONEY SEAN CAHILL – MARK O’DONNELL DIVISION 2 BRUCE KELLOGG – RICHARD KELLOGG CAM LEWIS – BILL GRISE III DAN BURNS JR. – GREG GLIDDEN MARK LOGAN – JOE GAUDETTE CARLOS SANTOS – BILL GRISE II JIM CONROY – FRAN COMO ED BIELONKO – BRANDEN BIELONKO MIKE DOUVILLE – JODY WEHR JAY O’SULLIVAN – RICK BURKE GARY GLADU – FRAN DWYER BOB COLLIER – DON CLARKE MIKE MAHAN – JOE HEBDA DIVISION 3 GLENN GRABOWSKI – JEFF BERGER MIKE SOVEROW – MIKE MULLIGAN DAVE DOVER – BILL CHAFFEE BOB LEWKO – NICK STELLATO JASON GEORGE – DAN VAN KRUININGAN JIM HAAS – AL HAAS ROY BARTON – BILL REINHAGEN JOE BOUTIN – HENRY SMITH JIM STRYCHARZ – RICHARD ROY DAN BURNS SR. – MIKE MANIJEK CHRIS FENTON – RYAN DROBOT JASON FITZGERALD – STEVE TOMAINO
SHELL’S TEKOA • TUESDAY GOLF LEAGUE RESULTS FROM JULY 18, 2017
1st Place Bob Berniche & Fred Rogers 155.5 Points 2nd Place Jim Johnson & Jim Floraski 131.5 Points 3rd Place Rich Chistolini & Eric Wilder 125.5 Points 4th Place Ed West & Harry Pease 123.5 Points 5th Place Dick Wil iams & Ron Sena 123.0 Points 5th Place Bil Lawry & Dave Gile 123.0 Points 6th Place John Kidrick & Erroll Nichols 120.5 Points 7th Place Ray West & Harpo Czarnecki 116.5 Points 8th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 115.5 Points 9th Place Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy 112.0 Points 10th Place Bob McCarthy & Jack Blascak 111.0 Points 10th Place John Lucas & Carl Haas 111.0 Points 11th Place Dave Liberty & Jim French 110.0 Points 12th Place Harry Thompson & Jeff Guglielmo 108.0 Points 13th Place Conrad Clendenin & Stu Browning 104.5 Points 14th Place Skip Couture & Bob Dudas 98.0 Points 15th Place Butch Rines & Bil Wallinovich 92.5 Points 16th Place Ron Bonyeau & Mike Ripa 90.5 Points Low Gross Eric Wilder Low Net Jack Blascak Closest to Pin on 3rd (1st shot) Bob Berniche Closest to Pin on 3rd (2nd shot) Angelo Masciadrelli Closest to Pin on 6th (2nd shot) Dick Wil iams & Eric Wilder & Jim Johnson (Birdies)
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Wednesday, Aug. 2 Westfield vs. Maine, 10 a.m.
Sunday, July 30 Westfield 4, Fairfield (Conn.) 3 Monday, July 31 Westfield – OFF Tuesday, Aug. 1 Westfield vs. Vermont, 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 3 Semifinals Friday, Aug. 4 Consolation Game Championship Game
FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE • EAST MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB
Results for July 28, 2017 32 couples participated on a beautiful evening for golf Points results front-9: John Fisher and Peggy Canty 41 points Gerry Potvin and Nancy Jamrog 36 points Net results front-9: Dan Harris and Nancy Harris 68 Mike Mulligan and Sue Woodbury 71 Dennis Desmarais and Linda Desmarais 71 Points results back-9: Tom Keenan and Colleen Keenan 46 points Dennis Daigneault and Kyla Daigneault 38 points Shawn Czepial and shelley Czepial 37 points Net results back-9: Brian Zych and Sandy Zych 66 Mike Peters and Kym Peters 70 Larry Adamczyk and Denise Adamczyk 72 Pioria results: Brad Cabral and Michelle Cabral 68 Congratulations to the winners. Winning teams receive pro shop “chits” money redeemable for pro shop merchandise. Winning “chits” may be used anytime during the season and must be used by October 31, 2017. Special orders must be made before September 29, 2017. Thank you! Ted Perez Jr East Mountain Country Club Westfield
Final evening for the 2017 Friday Couples League is September 29. Steak dinner and awards ceremony will follow golf. Teams must let us know if they will be playing and attending the final evening and dinner. The final evening will be a scramble format for each team with dinner to follow at approximately 7pm.
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CAPSULES By The Associated Press ORIOLES 10, RANGERS 6 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre doubled for his 3,000th career hit Sunday, reaching the milestone in the Texas Rangers' 10-6 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The Rangers already were down 4-0 when the 38-year-old third baseman, who went 1 for 5 in his 2,771st game, had a hard hit down the line past third base in the fourth inning. Beltre became the first player from the Dominican Republic, and 31st overall, to join the 3,000-hit club in the major leagues. Jonathan Schoop and Welington Castillo homered in a five-run fifth for a 9-2 Orioles lead. Castillo also had the last of three consecutive RBI singles off lefty Martin Perez (5-9) in the fourth. Wade Miley (5-9) went five innings and one of the four hits he allowed being to Beltre, who grounded a 3-0 pitch that went past the bag and then ricocheted off the side wall into left field. DODGERS 3, GIANTS 2, 11 INNINGS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Farmer's tworun double in the 11th inning in his first major league at-bat lifted the Dodgers to their eighth straight win Corey Seager doubled down the right-field line with one out for his third hit of the game and Justin Turner was walked intentionally. Farmer then lined a 3-2 pitch from Luis Suarez (0-1) down the right-field line, scoring both runners for the Dodgers' 31st comeback victory. Joe Panik had given the Giants a 2-1 lead in the top of the inning with a single up the middle through a drawn-in infield that scored Kelby Tomlinson from third. The Dodgers won for the 39th time in 45 games, and completed their 14th sweep this season. Los Angeles turned a franchiserecord six double plays as it improved to 26-3 at home since June 7. Pedro Baez (3-1) got the last two outs in the top of the 11th. CUBS 4, BREWERS 2 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Victor Caratini hit his first career home run, a solo shot that broke a tie in the seventh and backed John Lackey's solid six-inning start to help Chicago beat Milwaukee. Caratini homered to straightaway center off a 1-2 fastball from Zach Davies (12-5) with one out in the seventh for a 3-2 lead, delighting the bevy of Cubs fans who made the trek north from Chicago. The Cubs took two of three games in an important series at Miller Park. With the non-waiver trade deadline looming Monday, the Cubs increased their lead in the National League Central over the secondplace Brewers to 2 1/2 games. Lackey (8-9) struck out seven and allowed five hits over six innings, including Domingo Santana's game-tying, two-run homer in the sixth that just landed beyond outfielder Jason Heyward's outstretched glove in the rightfield corner. TIGERS 13, ASTROS 1 DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings in what could be his last start with Detroit. Justin Upton matched a career best with six RBIs for the Tigers, who handed the Astros their first back-to-back losses since June 12-13. Upton had four hits, including a seventhinning grand slam, and scored twice. In his last start before Monday's trade deadline, Verlander (6-7) gave up five singles and three walks while striking out six. The subject of trade rumors since last winter, Verlander received a long standing ovation from the crowd of 31,970 when he walked off the mound after the sixth inning. Lance McCullers Jr. (7-3), whose dad pitched for the Tigers in 1990, allowed five runs on eight hits in five-plus innings. MARINERS 9, METS 1 SEATTLE (AP) — James Paxton tossed six scoreless innings, becoming the first Mariners pitcher to win six games in a single month, and Nelson Cruz had a three-run homer to pace Seattle. Cruz provided Paxton with an early cushion with a three-run shot in the first inning and Leonys Martin, recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A, homered in his first at-bat and saved a possible run with a diving catch in right field. Paxton (11-3) had runners aboard in each of his six innings. The lefthander scattered six hits, striking out eight and walking none, with two hit batters in a 108-pitch outing. Paxton, sidelined most of May with a left forearm strain, was 6-0 in six July starts, allowing six earned runs in 39 1/3 innings with no home runs. Seth Lugo (5-3) allowed five runs on eight hits in five innings, striking out five and walking none. PIRATES 7, PADRES 1 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit three home runs for the third time in his career to lift Pittsburgh over San Diego. McCutchen's big day backed Gerrit Cole (9-7), who pitched seven innings of five-hit ball for the Pirates. It was just the second win in eight games for the Pirates, who ended the Padres' fourgame winning streak. McCutchen has 22 homers. He connected with two outs in the first off left-hander Clayton Richard (5-12), with the ball clearing the fence just out of the reach of center fielder Manuel Margot. He went deep again in the eighth off rookie Jose Torres and then homered off the right-field foul pole with two outs in the ninth. It was McCutchen's third multi-homer game of the season and 15th of his career. He also made a nice diving catch in center field to end the eighth. RAYS 5, YANKEES 3 NEW YORK (AP) — Corey Dickerson hit a go-ahead, two-run single in a three-run third, and Tampa Bay'S bullpen allowed one hit over five scoreless innings to salvage the finale of a four-game series. Sergio Romo, Dan Jennings, Steve Cishek and Tommy Hunter pitched hitless relief after rookie Jacob Faria started just four of 20 batters with strikes and got only 12 outs on his 24th birthday. Cishek (2-1) pitched 1 2/3 innings, and Colome got three outs for his 30th save in 35 chances. Brett Gardner singled with one out in the ninth, advanced on a wild pitch and Clint Frazier walked. Colome then retired Aaron Judge on a flyout and Matt Holliday on a groundout. Tampa Bay, which had been 0-6 at Yankee Stadium this year, won despite striking out 16 times. The Rays had lost eight of their previ-
ous 10 games. Ronald Torreyes homered and drove in a career-high three RBIs for the Yankees, who had won six straight and eight of nine. ROYALS 5, RED SOX 3 BOSTON (AP) — Alex Gordon's two-run triple capped a four-run eighth inning, and Kansas City rallied to beat Boston a day after its season-high, nine-game winning streak was snapped. Alcides Escobar added a two-run single in the eighth and drove in three runs for the Royals, who lost in extra innings on Saturday after taking the series opener. Rookie Rafael Devers hit a solo homer for Boston and starter Drew Pomeranz gave up one run on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings in his 100th career start. Jason Hammel (5-8) allowed three runs on seven hits to end a six-start winless streak. His last victory also came against the Red Sox, at home on June 19. Kelvin Herrera got the final three outs for his 23rd save, getting Mookie Betts to fly out with the bases loaded. BLUE JAYS 11, ANGELS 10 TORONTO (AP) — Steve Pearce hit his second game-ending grand slam in just four days Toronto pulled off the biggest ninthinning comeback in team history, rallying for seven runs to beat Los Angeles. Pearce connected with one out off Bud Norris (1-4). On Thursday, Pearce's slam with two outs in the 10th inning lifted Toronto over Oakland 8-4. Matt Dermody (1-0) worked three innings for the win. Albert Pujols hit two home runs for the Angels, who were bidding for their first sweep since May. WHITE SOX 3, INDIANS 1 CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Davidson hit a tworun homer in the ninth inning, and Chicago ended Cleveland's nine-game winning streak. Chicago had lost 14 of 15 coming into the game, including seven straight at home, and traded fan favorite Melky Cabrera to Kansas City shortly before the first pitch as part of a roster overhaul. Jose Abreu got the ninth-inning rally started with a double off Bryan Shaw (4-5) to set up Davidon's heroics, the 21st home run of his rookie season. Tyler Clippard (2-6) pitched a scoreless ninth to earn the win, the first for the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field since July 2. That game featured strong pitching from Jose Quintana and David Robertson, both of whom have since been traded. CARDINALS 3, DIAMONDBACKS 2 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lance Lynn threw six strong innings and Jose Martinez homered and drove in three runs as St. Louis beat Arizona for its fifth win in seven games. Lynn (9-6), the subject of trade rumors the past few days, gave up two runs and four hits. He has allowed no more than two earned runs in each of his last six starts. Lynn retired the last eight batters he faced in improving to 5-0 lifetime against Arizona. Trevor Rosenthal struck out the side in the ninth to pick up his sixth save in eight opportunities. Martinez hit a two-run drive in the fourth to tie it, then had a sacrifice fly in the sixth that scored Jedd Gyorko with the go-ahead run. Taijuan Walker (6-5) allowed three runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out 10. REDS 6, MARLINS 4 MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Luis Castillo pitched a career-best eight innings, Tucker Barnhart drove in three runs and Cincinnati ended a six-game skid. Castillo (2-4) allowed one run on three hits, striking out six and walking one. He outpitched Dan Straily (7-7) — the right-handers were traded for each last January as part of a four-player deal. The Marlins, who got a three-run homer from Marcell Ozuna in the ninth off reliever Raisel Iglesias, had their four-game winning streak snapped. NL home run leader Giancarlo Stanton was held out of Miami's lineup for the first time since May 31. PHILLIES 2, BRAVES 1 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Freddy Galvis hit a bases-loaded single to right field in the ninth inning to give Philadelphia its second straight walk-off win. Andrew Knapp led off the ninth with a double to left off Rex Brothers (1-2). Manager Brian Snitker lifted Brothers for Akeel Morris. Morris walked pinch-hitter Ty Kelly to put runners on first and second. Cesar Hernandez was trying to advance the runners with a sacrifice, but his bunt stayed just inside the thirdbase line and Freddie Freeman's throw was not in time, loading the bases with no outs. Galvis pulled Morris' second pitch into right to score Knapp and lift the Phillies to their fourth straight victory and eighth in the last 11. Kelly's RBI single in the 11th on Saturday night gave Philadelphia a 4-3 win. Hector Neris (4-4) pitched a scoreless ninth. ROCKIES 10, NATIONALS 6, 1ST GAME NATIONALS 3, ROCKIES 1, 2ND GAME WASHINGTON (AP) — Adam Lind and Brian Goodwin homered in the fifth inning, and Washington beat Colorado to split a daynight doubleheader. In the first game, Charlie Blackmon had four hits and scored four runs, and the Rockies roughed up Erick Fedde in his major league debut. The Rockies had a 1-0 lead in the second game before Lind's two-run homer off Jon Gray (3-2). One out later, Goodwin followed with his homer for a two-run lead. Edwin Jackson (2-1) allowed four hits in seven innings, striking out six. Sean Doolittle got his third save. In the opener, Kyle Freeland (11-7) went five innings, allowing nine hits and four runs while striking out four. ATHLETICS 6, TWINS 5, 12 INNINGS OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yonder Alonso homered in the bottom of the 12th inning to lift the Oakland over Minnesota. Alonzo's 22nd homer of the season came on the first pitch he saw from Tyler Duffey (0-3) and was his second game-ending home run of his career. Oakland, which won its second straight after a six-game skid, came in tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the major league lead with eight game-ending hits. Josh Smith (1-0) pitched two innings to pick up the win. The Twins lost for the sixth time in seven games and fell to 1-5 on a disastrous West Coast road trip in which they've blown leads in every game.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 56 47 .544 — — 8-2 L-1 31-18 25-29 Boston 57 49 .538 ½ — 3-7 L-1 30-20 27-29 Tampa Bay 54 52 .509 3½ 2½ 3-7 W-1 29-23 25-29 Baltimore 50 54 .481 6½ 5½ 5-5 W-2 30-21 20-33 Toronto 49 56 .467 8 7 5-5 W-1 27-26 22-30 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Cleveland 57 46 .553 — — 9-1 L-1 28-24 29-22 Kansas City 55 48 .534 2 — 9-1 W-1 30-23 25-25 Minnesota 50 53 .485 7 5 3-7 L-2 23-31 27-22 Detroit 47 56 .456 10 8 4-6 W-2 27-25 20-31 Chicago 40 62 .392 16½ 14½ 2-8 W-1 20-27 20-35 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Houston 68 36 .654 — — 5-5 L-2 30-21 38-15 Seattle 53 53 .500 16 3½ 5-5 W-2 32-27 21-26 Los Angeles 51 55 .481 18 5½ 5-5 L-1 27-23 24-32 Texas 50 54 .481 18 5½ 5-5 L-2 27-24 23-30 Oakland 46 59 .438 22½ 10 3-7 W-2 30-24 16-35 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Washington 62 41 .602 — — 5-5 W-1 29-22 33-19 Miami 49 54 .476 13 9½ 7-3 L-1 25-27 24-27 New York 48 55 .466 14 10½ 5-5 L-2 25-28 23-27 Atlanta 48 55 .466 14 10½ 3-7 L-4 23-25 25-30 Philadelphia 38 64 .373 23½ 20 7-3 W-4 22-28 16-36 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Chicago 56 48 .538 — — 7-3 W-2 27-22 29-26 Milwaukee 55 52 .514 2½ 5½ 3-7 L-2 29-26 26-26 St. Louis 52 53 .495 4½ 7½ 6-4 W-1 31-26 21-27 Pittsburgh 51 54 .486 5½ 8½ 4-6 W-1 27-23 24-31 Cincinnati 42 63 .400 14½ 17½ 2-8 W-1 25-28 17-35 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 74 31 .705 — — 8-2 W-8 47-13 27-18 Arizona 60 45 .571 14 — 5-5 L-1 36-18 24-27 Colorado 60 46 .566 14½ — 5-5 L-1 31-19 29-27 San Diego 47 58 .448 27 12½ 6-4 L-1 28-26 19-32 San Francisco 40 66 .377 34½ 20 3-7 L-3 22-29 18-37
AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 4 L.A. Angels 6, Toronto 5 Seattle 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Detroit 5, Houston 3 Boston 9, Kansas City 8, 10 innings Cleveland 5, Chicago White Sox 4 Baltimore 4, Texas 0 Oakland 5, Minnesota 4 Sunday’s Games Tampa Bay 5, N.Y. Yankees 3 Toronto 11, L.A. Angels 10 Detroit 13, Houston 1 Kansas City 5, Boston 3 Chicago White Sox 3, Cleveland 1 Baltimore 10, Texas 6 Oakland 6, Minnesota 5, 12 innings Seattle 9, N.Y. Mets 1 Monday’s Games Detroit (Fulmer 10-8) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino 7-4), 7:05 p.m. Kansas City (Duffy 7-6) at Baltimore (Jimenez 4-7), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Clevinger 5-3) at Boston (Fister 0-5), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Hernandez 5-4) at Texas (Hamels 5-1), 8:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Cobb 9-6) at Houston (Morton 8-4), 8:10 p.m. Toronto (Estrada 4-7) at Chicago White Sox (Shields 2-3), 8:10 p.m. San Francisco (Cain 3-9) at Oakland (Gray 6-5), 10:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 2, San Francisco 1 Seattle 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Colorado 4, Washington 2 Philadelphia 4, Atlanta 3, 11 innings Chicago Cubs 2, Milwaukee 1, 11 innings Miami 7, Cincinnati 3 Arizona 7, St. Louis 1 San Diego 4, Pittsburgh 2 Sunday’s Games Cincinnati 6, Miami 4 Philadelphia 2, Atlanta 1 Colorado 10, Washington 6, 1st game Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee 2 St. Louis 3, Arizona 2 Seattle 9, N.Y. Mets 1 Pittsburgh 7, San Diego 1 Washington 3, Colorado 1, 2nd game L.A. Dodgers 3, San Francisco 2, 11 innings Monday’s Games Atlanta (Foltynewicz 9-5) at Philadelphia (Pivetta 3-6), 12:35 p.m. Washington (Gonzalez 8-5) at Miami (Urena 9-4), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Cain 3-9) at Oakland (Gray 6-5), 10:05 p.m.
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Continued from Page 9 Kraft, coach Bill Belichick and the coaching game. Thank you.” staff, and many teammates including quarterNinkovich had been expected to be a valuback Tom Brady, tight end Rob Gronkowski, able part of the Patriots’ defense again this captain Matthew Slater, safety Devin season. McCourty, defensive tackle Alan Branch, lineNew England’s depth chart includes Trey backer Dont’a Hightower and receivers Julian Flowers, who led the team with seven sacks Edelman and Danny Amendola. last season, newcomer Kony Ealy, acquired in Belichick and Kraft spoke before Ninkovich a trade with Carolina, Geneo Grissom and made his announcement. rookies Derek Rivers and Deatrich Wise Jr. “He’s a really special guy,” Belichick said. “Got to love a guy like Ninko, you know, “I’ve never coached a more unselfish player, cause maybe half the guys here might not and I’ve coached a lot of them. know who he is but he has had a great career,” “There’s so many big plays that he made Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas said. through the course of his career.” “He won two Super Bowls in New England. Ninkovich began his career in New England If I am not mistaken early in his career he as an unheralded addition. He developed into a bounced around a little bit and been cut a highly respected teammate and mentor to couple of times. But when he was on New younger players. Ninkovich choked up several England he was uncuttable. times during his delivery, including when he “He is a great teammate to have. He is a pro spoke directly to Belichick. of all pros. I was with him for half a year in “Coach, I gave you everything I had. I hope New England, but I have known him for years. it was enough,” Ninkovich said. “I love this Congratulations to him and his career.”
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Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE
Roommate problems Dear Annie: I hope you can stand another letter about roommate problems. I’m a single guy in my late 20s. I live with one roommate, “Larry,” and he’s getting on my last nerve. Larry told me when he moved in that he was a clean person, didn’t leave dishes in the sink, kept the bathroom tidy, always took out the trash -- pretty much none of which has turned out to be true. He cooks big meals, and then leaves all the dishes in the sink for days. He leaves toothpaste specks on the mirror and never cleans the toilet. He does take out the trash now and again, but never the recycling. I’ve tried talking to him about all of these issues. Sometimes he apologizes. Sometimes he points out my own messes. I leave mail and other random things lying around, but that’s just clutter, not grime. I’m tired of coming home to a gross apartment. It really puts me in a foul mood. We’ve still got six months left on our lease, and even then I can’t really afford to move. So I might be stuck living with him for a while. How can I make a roommate clean up? -- Not the Maid Dear Not the Maid: It might as well be a law of nature: Living with roommates will save you money but cost you some serenity. The secret to not losing it completely lies in compromise and humility. Compromise often means choosing your battles. Larry’s standards for cleanliness will probably never rise to the level of yours, so decide which issues you truly can’t tolerate. For instance, you might want to forgo fighting over the toothpaste specks on the mirror and focus instead on the dirty dishes, which can lead to bigger problems (such as ruined flatware and cockroaches). Sit down and discuss concrete rules -- write them down even -- such as doing dishes immediately after using them or before going to bed. Gently call him out the moment you see him violating the rule. The second concept to employ here is humility. Are you really the perfect roommate? We tend to have excellent vision when spotting others’ shortcomings but are myopic when it comes to seeing our own. If you focus more energy on cleaning your own messes, you’ll be less annoyed with Larry’s. Dear Annie: I just read your column that featured the letter from “GSP Smith,” who put a small security camera in her mom’s retirement apartment. I did that, too, for my mother’s apartment, and I was informed by the staff that it’s illegal in Florida and many other states. Isn’t that outrageous?! I had to remove it. I’d love to see this discussed in your column. -- Caring Daughter Dear Caring Daughter: I did some research. While the staff was correct that it’s illegal in many states, it seems the laws are changing on this issue. Readers, I would encourage you all to check what the laws are in your state and voice any concerns to your local representative. 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 INTERVIEW FOR TWO? Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is about bringing another person to a job interview. -- Heloise “Dear Heloise: It should be common knowledge that you don’t bring your kids, husband or boyfriend, or mother to your job interview. It’s one of the quickest ways to be eliminated as a candidate for the job. And yet, just today I was about to interview a young woman of 23, and when I called her name, her boyfriend got up and said he was going into the interview with her to see to it that I didn’t ask any questions that he didn’t like. “When I said he was NOT going into the interview, he said he had a few questions he wanted to ask, such as how much vacation time she’d get and could she leave at 3 p.m. on Fridays. I asked them to leave my office. Unless you need an interpreter, which is allowed, you shouldn’t bring another person with you to an interview for a job.” -- Karen in Louisiana FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Transparent tape has many uses besides wrapping gifts, such as: * When traveling, pack a small dispenser of tape for mending a loose hem. * In an emergency, you can tape a cut finger and prevent bacteria from getting into the wound. * The matte tape can be applied to a number of things to allow you to write your name. -- Heloise DILUTED DRINKS Dear Heloise: I know there must be others like me who like their soft drinks cold but find that ice melts and dilutes the drink. I pour a bit of a soft drink into each ice-cube tray and freeze it. When I use these, as they melt, they don’t dilute my drink but still keep it cold. Love your column in the San Antonio ExpressNews. -- Billie M., New Braunfels, Texas
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On The Tube In this Jan. 15, 2017, file photo, President and CEO Paula Kerger speaks at the PBS's Executive Session at the 2017 Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, Calif. Kerger is sounding the alarm about public broadcasting's future if federal funding is axed. She said Sunday, July 30, that stations dependent on federal funds couldn’t survive without it, including many in rural or underserved areas. President Donald Trump has called for an end to federal money for PBS and National Public Radio. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
PBS CEO warns that federal cuts will sink some stations By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The chief executive for PBS is sounding the alarm about public broadcasting’s future if federal funding is axed as called for by President Donald Trump. “PBS will not go away, but a number of our stations will,” CEO Paula Kerger said Saturday. “There is no Plan B for that.” PBS’ share of the roughly $450 million in federal funds allocated for public TV and radio goes largely to support public TV stations nationwide, a number of which rely on it for up to 50 percent of their budgets and can’t survive without it, Kerger told a TV critics’ meeting. Many of those stations are in rural and underserved areas, she said, with residents who either don’t have access to cable or satellite or can’t afford it and who rely on over-the-air broadcasting. Kerger, who addressed the issue at a TV critics’ meeting, said observers have speculated, hopefully, that because PBS has survived previous funding threats, “ ‘you’ll be OK, right?’“ But she’s forced to assume that anything can happen in what has been “an extraordinary year on so many levels,” Kerger said. “We need to be quite vigilant as Congress debates our funding
that we don’t assume people remember the impacts we have on communities.” There’s an irony that this potential existential crisis for some public TV stations comes as the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act approaches in November, Kerger said. The 1967 act created the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides grants to about 1,500 locally owned-and-operated public TV and radio stations nationwide. She’s taking the threat seriously and that others in public media, which includes National Public Radio, are linking arms “to try to make an effective case” for federal funding, Kerger said. But other voices need to be heard as Congress weighs Trump’s proposed spending plan that would trigger a move toward elimination of all federal support, she said. At the end of the day, “what legislators most care about is impact on their own communities,” Kerger said, encouraging people nationwide who care about public broadcasting to let their representatives know. Trump’s 2018 budget proposal isn’t the first to try to cut funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. But it is the first to also propose gutting money for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment
for the Humanities. The three agencies combined receive about $740 million annually in tax dollars. That’s a sliver of the current $4 trillion federal budget, But the federal funding for the agencies carries outsized importance in political symbolism and, both supporters and detractors say, economic impact because of the private dollars it attracts. Asked about critics who consider PBS a fount of liberalism that doesn’t warrant public funds, Kerger replied that surveys conducted by Democratic and Republican pollsters for PBS found an overwhelming level of support among people of all political stripes for its continued federal funding. The cost works out to about $1.35 per citizen per year for programming that can’t be found elsewhere on TV, Kerger said, including educational shows for children and documentaries such as Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary series on the Vietnam War. Other support is provided by private and corporate donors The White House budget plan, which emphasizes military and other securityrelated spending and slashes many domestic programs, is the first step in a lengthy budget process that ultimately requires Congressional approval.
Gibbs defends decision to suspend rival team crew members By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Joe Gibbs said he never considered disciplining Kyle Busch’s crew chief for his role in a confrontation with another team’s crew. Gibbs was in a unique position this week when he suspended two crew members for Furniture Row Racing. The FRR members of driver Martin Truex Jr.’s team were each suspended for three races because of the verbal altercation with crew chief Adam Stevens. JGR provides the pit crew for FRR as part of a technical alliance, giving them the authority to suspend members of a competing driver’s team. FRR had front tire changer Chris Taylor and rear tire changer Lee Cunningham suspended. Busch and Truex crashed while racing for the lead last week at Indianapolis, which led to the altercation.
Cunningham egged on Stevens on pit road after the accident, saying, “Tell Kyle way to go.” Taylor used profanity when he screamed at Stevens to get out of his team’s box. Gibbs defended the decision to only discipline FRR’s crew. “Because of their actions and what they did,” Gibbs said Sunday at Pocono Raceway. “The video didn’t capture everything that happened there.” He declined to specify other circumstances that sparked the argument. Busch, won the pole Sunday at Pocono, defended his crew chief. “I think it was pretty poor reporting by much of everybody with the TV cameras and such by cutting it short. Obviously there was some instigation going on, Adam didn’t feel that was all that necessary and wanted to make sure that those employees knew that, knowing that they were JGR in-house employees,” Busch
said. “They wouldn’t have done that if they were in-house Furniture Row employees, so it was just the nature of what all was going on there and who the people were and who they were associated with.” Gibbs also weakened a fellow Toyota driver and one of the top teams in NASCAR, while he kept his crew intact. Gibbs denied the decision had anything to do with giving JGR a competitive advantage. “I think people are always going to say all kinds of things,” he said. “I don’t think you can worry about that. Obviously, they’ll be back. I think that’s one of the best pit crews on pit road.” Gibbs also said FRR had been fine with the working arrangement that let them use JGR crew members. “I just know that right now they’ve chosen to do this,” he said. “This is what they want to do. And the partnership.”
New CBS newsmagazine promises immersive storytelling NEW YORK (AP) — CBS premieres a news program Monday designed to showcase the journalism on its CBSN streaming service, the second time this summer one of the broadcast networks has tried a fresh twist on the newsmagazine format. "CBSN: On Assignment" airs the first of four summer episodes Monday at 10 p.m. EDT, a day after NBC's "Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly" has its last show until next spring. The CBS series promises no host, no celebrity interviews and a storytelling style that will be familiar to young fans of Vice and John Oliver. Its first episode includes stories on foreign workers building American auto plants, the recruitment of children as Islamic State fighters and innovative uses of robots in Japan. The idea is to give broadcast exposure
to the more immersive storytelling used on CBSN, said Mosheh Oinounou, the series' executive producer. "We're trying to take folks there in a way that is a little less polished, a little more raw," Oinounou said. "At a time when there's a lot of scrutiny of journalism and news, we're trying to be much more transparent about how we got the story and how we tell the story." At times that can be distracting, like when Charlie D'Agata tells viewers about the smell of rotting bodies as he walks down a street in Iraq, or Vladimir Duthiers on an early-morning stakeout of an auto plant. But they're interesting stories off the path of the evening news and given room to breathe. CBSN's experience, along with the popularity of Vice and in-depth segments on Oliver's HBO show, point to a taste among younger viewers to take time with
worthwhile stories, said Nancy Lane, senior executive producer of CBS Digital. The show will be simulcast on both the network and streaming service. While reporters and techniques familiar to CBSN viewers will be on display, the newsmagazine's stories won't be reruns of things already shown on CBSN. "We're hopeful it will work both ways," Lane said. "It will have the more traditional audience of broadcast taste and experience what digital is, and have some of the digital people realize that CBS News is not some stuffy old network. It's actually got a broad range of reporting, ideas and voices that can bring information to them." Duthier, who's working on a future piece about North Korea, said he enjoys bringing viewers along for the ride in his stories.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, July 31, 2017: This year you often feel conflict between what you want emotionally and how vulnerable you want to be. With this type of conflict, you often send out mixed messages. If you are single, many potential suitors could back off because they might not be sure how to react to you. You are likely to meet someone of significance who can deal with you and your multifaceted personality. If you are attached, you and your sweetie will enjoy your downtime together more than you have in many months. SCORPIO understands you almost too well. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might feel stressed out by everything that is happening around you, especially on a personal level. Either handle the issues before your workweek starts or use more self-discipline in order to perform on the level you normally do in the outside world. Tonight: You decide. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Don’t underestimate the importance of effective communication. Listen carefully, and be willing to imagine what the other party might be feeling. The more you are able to identify with others, the better the results will be. Tonight: Share important news with a loved one. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH You have a lot going on with you that you might choose not to share. However, some of what you are holding back could pop up unexpectedly. Be prepared! How you deal with a money issue depends on your willingness to accept some big changes. Tonight: Join friends for dinner. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Others easily might say that you are overly emotional, but they do not understand you. You are willing to let go and embrace your feelings, whereas many people are not. This quality is your strength, not your weakness; use it well. Tonight: Your magnetism speaks for itself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You might want to pull away from a touchy or difficult situation. Be honest with yourself about why you seem to be holding back. Reach out to a loved one for feedback. Recognize how this matter affects you, and deal with it before it deals with you. Tonight: Make it easy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Meetings and success surround you, as long as you remain active and are willing to throw yourself into various situations. Be responsive to others’ efforts to communicate. A goal becomes possible if you stay centered and focused. Tonight: Speak your mind with a dear friend. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH A work-related matter or a situation involving an authority figure could make you feel uneasy. Try as you might, you can’t seem to avoid this, which promises a change in at least one area of your life. Refuse to be cornered by someone else. Tonight: Could be up late. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might want to reach out to someone at a distance and/or someone who knows and understands a lot more about a certain topic than you do. You are looking for alternatives, so be willing to discuss your options openly. Tonight: Do whatever puts a smile on your face. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You might feel a little off. Use your instincts when dealing with a personal matter that is weighing you down. Speak to someone who cares a lot about you; you will appreciate this person’s feedback. You still will have a lot to think about. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Seize the moment and get down to the basics of a certain situation. A friendship or partnership could take its toll on you. The other party might be generally demanding, and could ask a lot from you. Discuss your feelings and speak your mind. Tonight: Say “yes” to an invitation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Others observe your performance and ability to deal with a changeable person or situation. Be willing to acknowledge someone else’s efforts, as it will add to the depth of your bond. You might decide that it’s time to indulge in a special treat for yourself. Tonight: Relax at home. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Tap into your ability to get past a situation that you have found to be rather problematic. You’ll discover that you are able to find a solution once you detach. A friend helps you understand his or her perspective. A loved one expresses his or her caring. Tonight: Out late. BORN TODAY Author J.K. Rowling (1965), actor Wesley Snipes (1962), painter Jean Dubuffet (1901)
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The Westfield Fair hosts 62nd Westfield Fair/ Pioneer Valley Mass. Pageant The Westfield Fair has a long-standing tradition of hosting the Westfield Fair/Pioneer Valley Pageant. The pageant is celebrating its 62nd year with the Westfield Fair and it is the second year of new management, with Pageant Director, Kim Starsiak & Assistant Pageant Director, Christie Borelli-Gromaski. This year, the pageant is being held on the Westfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 19, 2017, starting at 9AM through 3PM. Depending on the delegate category, delegates will have the opportunity to compete in the following areas: formalwear, sportswear, talent (ages 4& up), photogenic, and/or a written essay (Mrs. Pioneer Valley only). The Westfield Fair/Pioneer Valley Ma Pageant is extending competition to any male resident from the 4 Western Massachusetts counties. Junior Mr. Pioneer Valley is for young men ages 12 & under, and Mr. Pioneer Valley is for any male of ages 13 & up. We want to recognize ALL of the talented residents from our local area, both males and females of all ages! For any interested, potential delegates, please note that we are hosting TWO Meet & Greet sessions with the former Miss Baystate and the current Mrs. Pioneer Valley Ma on Monday, July 17th& Monday, August 14th, starting at 6PM. Both sessions will be held at the All-Stars Dance Center located at 209 Root Road, Westfield, MA. Please check out our FaceBook page: Westfield Fair Pageant For more information and/or additional questions, please contact our Director, Kim Starsiak via email @ kim@allstarsdancecenter.com or via phone @ (413) 572-1122 or our Assistant Director, Christie Borelli-Gromaski via email @ cborelli2002@ yahoo.com or via phone @ (860) 235-9867.
Sevenars 49th anniversary season Sunday, August 6th, at 4 PM: Jerry Noble and Friends! A favorite – yet always refreshed – tradition, this concert features the inimitable Clifton “Jerry” Noble, Jr. with the talents of legendary jazz clarinetist Bob Sparkman and dynamic young classical cellist Christopher James. Bridging styles and generations, Mr. Noble, nationally sought-after as both composer and pianist is unmatched. His more than twenty years of jazz collaborations with clarinet wizard Bob Sparkman have become a local treasure, resulting in five immensely popular CD recordings. Mr. Sparkman developed his golden phrasing playing with The Jazzmen, The Bourbon Street Six, the Gotham Jazz Band, and Fats Waller’s trumpeter Herman Autry (among others). Christopher James, alumnus of Tanglewood, Soundfest, and Bard festivals, returns from a season playing in four orchestras in New York, with performances at Symphony Space, Lincoln Center, and Weill Hall. He will perform one of the greatest jewels of the classical repertoire, Elgar’s Concerto, Op. 85, in Elgar’s own piano-cello version. With some bossa novas and a Bengali surprise with special guests to be announced, there should really be something for everyone! Sunday, August 13th at 4PM: Rorianne Schrade, piano Returning after a five-year hiatus from solo recitals necessitated by family matters, Rorianne plays a preview of her New York recital, September 19, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. In response to her 2011 recital in London’s Wigmore Hall, Rorianne was praised for “mastery of one aspect of keyboard playing after another” (Max Harrison, Musical Opinion) and for “An Outstanding Evening” (Headline, Music and Vision Daily) by Bill Newman, who likened her to the great György Cziffra and to Claudio Arrau “at the height of his performing powers.” Her October 2011 All-Liszt (200th Anniversary) recital at Weill Hall elicited a review (RobertaOnTheArts.com) stating that “Rorianne Schrade is one of the most dynamic, impassioned pianists I’ve seen in live performance in years.” Rorianne’s 2016-17 season included teaching, collaborations with colleagues, and concerto performances at Steinway Hall in NY. Her program will include Mozart, Beethoven, Pärt, Liadov, Scriabin, Glazunov, Kapustin, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky-Feinberg.
Vic & Sticks Interactive Family Music Show to Perform at Stanley Park’s Friday Mornings For Children on August 4th Vicki and Rick Ethier, Vicki and Sticks, are a husband and wife team of musical storytellers. They share their original “story-songs” which foster learning through laughter. Through their music, they encourage respect, cooperation, positive self-esteem, and kindness. This original fast-paced music /comedy/family show encourages audience participation as the children in the audience become part of the Vicki and Sticks Band and are part of the whole show. Come join the fun. Friday Mornings for Children are held in the Beveridge Pavilion Annex from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, weather permitting, and are free of charge. Chairs will be provided and blankets are welcome. For further information on the Friday Mornings for Children Series please go to www.stanleypark.org or call the park office at 413-5689312.
Littleville Fair Association looking for Crafter’s and vendors The Littleville Fair Association is looking for Crafter’s and vendors for this year’s fair which will be held August 4, 5 & 6, 2017. For an application call Cathy @ 413-667-3279 or Alicia @ 413-667-3419 or E-Mail ladyfunk08@g-mail. com. The fair is also looking for a donation for the “special fund raiser” such as gift certificates, new or gently used items for these call Muriel 413-568-7133 or Cathy 6673279.
LEGAL NOTICES The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, buildJuly 31, 2018 July 24, 31, 2017 ing and zoning laws, liens, attorAugust 7, 2017 August 7, 2017 ney’s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, Town of Southwick MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE tax titles, water bills, municipal liBoard of Appeals OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in posses- Notice is hereby given of a pubBy virtue and in execution of the lic hearing to be held Monday, Power of Sale contained in a sion. August 14th, 2017, at the Southcertain Mortgage given by wick Town Hall, 454 College TERMS OF SALE: Robert M. Koske and Christine Highway, Southwick, MA at 7:30 A. Koske to Wells Fargo Home A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND pm to hear the petition of EverMortgage, Inc., dated Novem- DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS green Way Realty, LLC (c/o ber 25, 2003 and recorded with ($5,000.00) in the form of a certi- Robert Asselin), 15 North Pond the Hampden County Registry of fied check, bank treasurer’s Road, Southwick, MA. The petiDeeds at Book 13805, Page check or money order will be re- tioner is seeking a lot size vari565; of which Mortgage the un- quired to be delivered at or be- ance of 16,000 square feet, a dersigned is the present holder fore the time the bid is offered. front setback variance of 36.9 for breach of the conditions of The successful bidder will be re- feet and a rear setback variance said Mortgage and for the purof 33.7 feet in order to demolish pose of foreclosing same will be quired to execute a Foreclosure an existing house and build a sold at Public Auction at 1:00 Sale Agreement immediately new house on the property. PM on August 14, 2017 at 62 after the close of the bidding. South Meadow Road a/k/a 62 The balance of the purchase For: Paul A. Grégoire Meadow Street, Westfield, MA, price shall be paid within thirty Chairman, Board of Appeals all and singular the premises de- (30) days from the sale date in scribed in said Mortgage, to wit: the form of a certified check, Submitted: July 19, 2017 bank treasurer’s check or other Being Lot 6 as shown on a plan c h e c k s a t i s f a c t o r y t o Contact: Paul A. Grégoire entitled ''Division of Property, Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mort- (413) 569-5230 Westfield, Massachusetts, for gagee reserves the right to bid (owner) Richard L. Fowler ... " Mar. 29, 1994...D.L. Bean, Inc.... at the sale, to reject any and all r e c o r d e d i n t h e H a m p d e n bids, to continue the sale and to July 31, 2017 County Registry of Deeds in amend the terms of the sale by August 7, 2017 Book of Plans 289, Page 24, be- written or oral announcement ing bounded and described as made before or during the foreTown of Southwick follows: closure sale. If the sale is set Board of Appeals aside for any reason, the Purbounded NORTHWESTERLY by chaser at the sale shall be enSouth Meadow Road as shown titled only to a return of the de- Notice is hereby given of a pubon said plan a total distance of posit paid. The purchaser shall lic hearing to be held Monday, one hundred fifty and 10/100 have no further recourse against August 14th, 2017, at the Southwick Town Hall, 454 College (150.10) feet; the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Highway, Southwick, MA at 7:15 NORTHEASTERLY by remain- the Mortgagee’s attorney. The pm to hear the petition of Tim ing land of Fowler Farms Realty description of the premises con- Bertrand, 21 Lakeview Street, Trust as shown on said plan a tained in said mortgage shall Southwick, MA. The petitioner is distance of two hundred six and control in the event of an error in seeking a side setback variance 42 feet in order to build a gar25/100 (206.25) feet; this publication. TIME WILL BE of age on the property. OF THE ESSENCE. LEGAL NOTICES
SOUTHEASTERLY by last named land one hundred fifty Other terms if any, to be an- For: Paul A. Grégoire Chairman, Board of Appeals and 10/100 (150.10) feet; and nounced at the sale.
SOUTHWESTERLY by last named land a distance of two Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. hundred six and 37/100 (206.37) successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home feet;
Sunday, August 6, 2017 Rain or shine at the Oak Ridge Golf Club, Feeding Hills, MA. Registration begins at 11:30am with the Shotgun start at 12:30. The cost is $100.00 per player and includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, and prizes. Come for dinner for only $25.00. Hole Sponsorship—donation of $50.00 to become a hole sponsor your pet’s or loved one’s name. Register on or before July 30, 2017 return registration/sponsorship form with check or money order (payable to Marie Boccasile). Mail to Marie Boccasile 11 Second Avenue Westfield, MA 01085. For more information please contact Marie at (413) 564-0589 or marieboccasile@gmail. com
Submitted: July 19, 2017 Contact: Paul A. Grégoire (413) 569-5230
Mortgage, Inc.
Subject to a fifty (50) foot right of way to Westfield Gas and Electric Light Company as shown on said plan. Subject to a twenty (20) foot wide sanitary sewer easement. Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors by deed October 31, 2001 and recorded on November 2, 2001 in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 11955, Page 257
Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS PC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 16-013259
The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, Southwick Center taxThe titles, water bills,Senior municipal li- will be holding a FREE hearens and assessments, of ing clinic by Avada,rights August 9th, beginning at 9:30am. tenants and parties in possesAppointments are needed, please call 569-5498 to make one. sion.
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TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certiNext March, when you’re sick of the cold, bleak winter, fied check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be re- on an escorted cruise to the join the Southwick Travelers quired to be delivered on at or beSouthern Caribbean Holland America’s newest ship, the fore the time the bid is offered. ms Koningsdam. We will fly The successful bidder will be required executeAirport a Foreclosure from to Bradley to Ft Sale Agreement immediately Lauderdale where we will after the close of the bidding. spend one night after enjoyThe balance of the purchase ing a Welcome Dinner. We price shall be paid within thirty sail days the next on our (30) from day the sale date11 in the form night of a certified day/10 cruise, check, which bank treasurer’s check or other includes stops at 6 different check satisfactory to islands before returning to Ft Mortgagee’s attorney. The MortLauderdale, home to gagee reservesand the right to bid at the sale, to reject and all Bradley. Prices startany at $2399. bids, to continue the saleairfare, and to pp twin, and includes amend the terms of the sale by the 1 night hotel in Ft written or oral announcement Lauderdale the welcome made before with or during the foreclosure sale.the If the is set dinner,and 10 sale nights on aside for any reason,with the Purthe Koningsdam all chaser at the sale shall be enmealsonly included. We will titled to a return of thehave dea professional Ship posit paid. The purchaserShop shall have no throughout further recourse Escort the against cruise. the thedetails Mortgagee or To Mortgagor, learn more about the Mortgagee’s attorney. The the cruise, the various islands description of the premises conwe’ll inbesaid visiting,and the tained mortgage shall entertainment onboard control in the event of an errorthe in this WILL BE ship,publication. come to TIME an informaOF THEmeeting ESSENCE. tional to be held at
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July 31, 2017 August 7, 2017 City of Westfield Planning Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on August 15, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 59 Court St., Westfield, MA on the application of Westfield DG, LLC for a Site Plan Approval and Stormwater Management Permit per Zoning Ord. Sec. 6-10 & 4-110 to allow for construction of a retail store at 627 Southampton Rd., subject portion zoned Business A. The application is available for public inspection at the Planning Office and at www.cityofwestfield.org /applications
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New openings in Hampden County! Licensed Practical Nurse ($19.41/hr-$21.25/hr) Part time Registered Nurse ($25.97/hr-$26.75/hr) Per Diem Responsibilities include medication administration, treatments, staff training, medical case management and acting as a liaison with medical professionals coordinating care for individuals with disabilities. Licensed Mental Health Worker ($20.62/hr-$21.24/hr) Full time Working with individuals in our residential Brain injury program and individuals with developmental disabilities to provide person centered, evidence-based support to achieve optimum mental health. These services are designed to help people achieve their life’s goals to include: work, relationships, and wellness. Will collaborate with the team of Behavior Specialists to coordinate behavior plans and treatment goals. Apply today! www.bcarc.org All positions require a valid US Driver’s license, CORI and National Fingerprint Background Check. We offer an excellent benefit package and generous paid time off. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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TREE SERVICE American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting. Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates. 24-hour Emergency Services. Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469
UPHOLSTERY KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)562-6639.
OFFICE SPACE WESTFIELD: Furnished office for rent, one room, 1st floor with private bathroom. $400 per month includes utilities, ample parking, security deposit required. 413-568-1957
MOBILE HOMES Springfield: Three bedrooms plus addition. 12' x 56'. Appliances, walk-in pantry. Shed, deck. Nice yard. $39,900 413-593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
SERVICES A DUMP TRUCK Attic, cellars garages cleaned out. Wood and brush removal. Handy-Man services plus painting. (413)569-0794 (413)374-5377
A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris removal, landscaping, SPRING yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462
WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured. Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your SUMMER appointment. 413-237-2053
PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION Better Business Bureau A+ Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages). Fully insured. Free estimates. (413)525-2892 (413)265-6380