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“You can keep the things of bronze and stone and give me one man to remember me just once a year.”

— DAMON RUNYON

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Purple Heart Trail seeking more donations

Seven-year-old making a name for himself on the dirt track

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – The Provencal family had the rare opportunity to sleep in their own home last weekend. The first weekend in a year.

The reason for being away from their everso-comfortable and familiar mattresses, are due to the exciting rise of seven-year-old Breton Provencal.

Breton’s rise is quite literal; he spends his weekends on a dirt track, cruising through laps and soaring into the air with his BMX dirt bike.

Being in his first BMX race at two-yearsold in his diaper, Breton’s experience at the track took off from there as he learned at sixyears-old that his hobby had turned into a passion.

As there are levels to moving up in the ranks, Breton started off his career as a novice but after securing 10 first-place victories, he evolved to intermediate.

Just two weekends ago, Breton took his passion to the BMX National Grand and

Seven-year-old Breton showing off all of the awards and trophies he has earned thus far into his career. (Photo from Kasie Provencal) Race of Champions in Tulsa, Okla.

The Grands race is the premiere event on the national race scene and one that Breton qualified to be in.

Entering the race, Breton had 19 wins as an intermediate competitor; one more would bring him to the ever-socoveted expert level.

Competing against 43 of the top seven-year-old riders in the country for the Grands race, Breton finished the race at 17th place. Breton just

missed the top 16, which is a proud feat to accomplish.

Despite being disappointed that he wasn’t in the top 16 of the Grands, Breton’s mother Kasie, says a loss will teach her son an awful lot.

“My son learns more about losing than winning,” said Kasie Provencal.

“He wants to learn why he lost, he wants to get better.”

See Breton, Page 7

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The Purple Heart Trail project is still looking for donations and Purple Heart recipients.

The project, which is a combined effort from Ward 4 Councilor Mary O’Connell and Westfield and US Marine veteran Don Wieglus, will place Purple Heart Trail signage on approximately 10 miles of roadways through Westfield south to Southwick and will include both Pleasant Street and Broad Street, Wieglus noted that there has been over $2,000 raised so far and said that the project, which was initially expected to cost around $3,000, may cost closer to $5,000.

“It would be wonderful if we could collect another $1,500 or $2,000, which would put us over the limit,” O’Connell said. “If there’s any excess we will do two things–we will probably buy some extra signs and then what we’re really hoping to do is to put in a drinking fountain down in Parker Memorial Park on West Silver Street.”

O’Connell said that Parker Memorial Park used to have a drinking fountain but it needs to be replaced.

They are expecting to purchase at least 25 signs and poles, with the excess signs being there in case of damage or loss.

The project has already been OK’ed by Westfield Police chief John Camerota, superintendent of public works Dave Billips, the Westfield city council and Mayor Brian Sullivan.

The project is being funded solely by donations, with no money coming from grants or other pools of money in the state or city governments.

Wielgus said that for those who donate their names will be placed on a plaque that will be installed in city hall at the official start of the construction portion of the project. If those who donate would prefer to remain anonymous, they can request that their names not be divulged when the project is done.

There are over 1 million Purple Heart recipients in the US as of June 2010, and the Purple Heart Trail honors them in 45 states, as well as Guam.

If anyone would like to donate, wants to be recognized as a Purple Heart recipient, or want to do either action in honor of a friend or family member, they can contact O’Connell at (413)218-4344 or moconnell25@comcast.net, or Wielgus at (413)568-7767 or herbie_myrna@comcast.net.

Donation can be made out to the American Legion 454, Post Office Box 367, Westfield, MA 01085.

Breton Provencal competed at the BMX National Grand and Race of Champions in Tulsa, Okla two weekends ago. (Photo from Kasie Provencal)

Breton in action in the Grands race in Tulsa. (Photo from Kasie Provencal)

DON WIELGUS

MARY O’CONNELL Ward 4 councilor

WSU Honors its Best and Brightest Students with the 2016 President’s Award WESTFIELD- On Friday, Dec. 2, Westfield State University recognized exemplary students for their leadership and service to the university and the surrounding community. The President’s Awards for Excellence in Leadership were presented in a ceremony held on the Westfield State University campus.

“Tonight’s honorees represent the university’s best in leadership, service and academic excellence,” said Westfield State University President Ramon S. Torrecilha, Ph.D. “These remarkable student leaders serve as role models for all students to remain engaged both on and off campus.”

The President’s Award of Excellence in Leadership was created in 2007. Eligible students must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and exhibit a wide range of university and community service activities. To be considered for the award, interested, eligible students were required to complete an application and write an essay related to their leadership positions held at Westfield State or in the community.

The eight 2016 awardees include six seniors and two juniors, with a collective average GPA of 3.78. Each awardee participates in a wide range of university and community service activities. The 2016 recipients are:

Madison Babula ’18, Wilbraham, Mass.

Madison Babula is junior Psychology major. She serves as president of the Circle K student-led club on campus and has participated in a number of community service efforts including Westfield State’s HOOT Day, Autism Speaks, Breakfast with Santa, Fresh Check Day and Earth Day Cleanup. She also volunteers at the Westfield Soup Kitchen for the Kiwanis Auction.

Babula has been a member of the intramural soccer, softball and volleyball teams, ActiveMinds, Psychology and Neuroscience Journal Clubs and the Psi Chi Honor Society.

Wayne Barnaby ’17, Stoughton, Mass.

Wayne Barnaby is a senior, dual majoring in Biology and Chemistry. Through his work as a Student Ambassador, Barnaby has volunteered for Baystate Children’s Miracle Network, Hope for Limpopo, Samaritan Inn Homeless Shelter and the Boston Marathon, among other organizations.

Barnaby serves as president for the Black Student Union, instructed self-defense and aerobics classes, was a participant in the university’s Mr. Westfield contest See WSU Honors, Page 7

The Westfield State University President’s Award Dinner, December 2016. Back row L-R: Marissa Cremin, Joseph Seal, Jonathan Cubetus, Wayne Barnaby, Madison Babula, President Ramon S. Torrecilha.

Front row, LTR: Nnedi Oranekwu, Samantha Lee, Rachel Cofsky.

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From the desk of Stefan Czaporowski, Superintendent of Schools ‘Tis the season to be grateful. To me, gratefulness is not a season, but a state of being. I am forever grateful that I chose a profession that I am passionate about. It keeps me excited, challenged, and always learning. I am grateful to be surrounded by people who care about kids. I am grateful to the city of Westfield for having the confidence in me to help shape the future of our youth. I choose to look at the positives in life and come to the table with possible solutions for those items that can be improved upon. In the past six months we have begun to create some positive momentum within our educational community, and we are strengthening current programs and fostering new ideas to ensure our students receive the quality education they need and deserve.

Our team is vigilantly working on building curriculum to ensure that students are receiving a similar and solid education across each school in our district. We are strengthening the instruction in the core subjects of English and Math and working to develop enhanced curriculum with standards in science, health, and social studies. We realize that making the learning relevant to the changing needs of our students and society is imperative to Westfield Public School students’ success.

We know that teachers are the backbone

STEFAN CZAPOROWSKI Superintendent of Schools

of education. Their care and dedication make this system what it is. We are reviewing our new teacher mentoring program to ensure that all teachers who come to our

district have a mentor who will support their learning in classroom management, instructional practices, and district systems. But most importantly, we want these educators to understand that in Westfield, kids come first, both inside and outside of our classroom.

It is understood that each child comes to us with his or her own set of personal circumstances, and at one time or another is struggling academically, emotionally, or socially. That is why we are continuously improving upon our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program that considers the whole child when looking at discipline, rewards, and structural changes to provide the best environment for learning. We are also fortifying our Student and Teacher Assistance Teams(STAT) at each school to ensure we have a system where we can identify and assist students who may need extra support to find success.

One of my goals pledged to this community when I took over in July is to build a better communication system among administrators, teachers, students, parents, government, business, and the public. We will do this by providing opportunities for collaboration and creating venues for sharing information. In a partnership with the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, we have

established the Westfield Education to Business Alliance (WE2BA). This is a think tank of community business professionals and educational leaders who meet to create relevant college and career opportunities for our students to prepare them for life beyond Westfield Public Schools. In the spring, we will be starting a parent advisory board to include representatives from each school.

Other methods that we will use to share our progress and to celebrate the accomplishments of our schools include our soon to be updated district web site, our Westfield MA Public Schools Facebook page, our Thursday radio show on WSKB 89.5 FM, and the Westfield Public Schools Magazine that will distributed twice a year.

Finally, our administrative team has decided to expand on our district motto, “Excellence by Design” to also include the phrase“Achieving Excellence Together.”As a district, we fully realize that in order for our schools to be truly excellent, we need to work together as a community. Anytime we set worthy goals, it is a long and hard road to bring them to fruition. Happy Holidays from all of us at the Westfield Public Schools.

May you attain your goals for this New Year, and I hope I can count on you as we work to make our goals a reality on behalf of our children’s future.

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The world’s oldest known seabird is expecting ... again HONOLULU (AP) — The world’s oldest known seabird is expecting ... again.

Biologists spotted the Laysan albatross called Wisdom at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge earlier this month after she returned to the island to nest.

She was incubating an egg at the same nest she uses each year with her mate.

She’s believed to be 66 years old. She’s also the world’s oldest known breeding bird in the wild.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s project leader for the refuge, Bob Peyton, said in a statement Friday that Wisdom has been returning to Midway for over six decades.

An ornithologist first put an identification band on her in 1956. She’s had a few dozen chicks.

Midway is about 1,200 miles northwest of Honolulu. It’s part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.

This Nov. 28, 2015 photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows the world's oldest known seabird, Wisdom, right, tending to an egg she laid, with her mate, at Midway Atoll, a wildlife refuge about 1,200 miles northwest of Honolulu. (AP photo)

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, Dec. 10, the 345th day of 2016. There are 21 days left in the year.

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n Dec. 10, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to mediate an end to the Russo-Japanese War.

In 1984, South African Bishop Desmond Tutu received the Nobel Peace Prize.

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In 1986, human rights advocate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel accepted the Nobel Peace Prize.

In 1520, Martin Luther publicly burned the papal edict demanding that he recant, or face excommunication.

In 1817, Mississippi was admitted as the 20th state of the Union.

In 1931, Jane Addams became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; the co-recipient was Nicholas Murray Butler.

In 1946, newspaperman Damon Runyon, known for his short stories featuring colorful Broadway denizens, died at a New York hospital at age 66.

In 1950, Ralph J. Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the first black American to receive the award.

In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. received his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, saying he accepted it “with an abiding faith in America and an audacious faith in the future of mankind.”

In 1994, Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin received the Nobel Peace Prize, pledging to pursue their mission of healing the anguished Middle East.

In 1996, South African President Nelson Mandela signed the country’s new constitution into law during a ceremony in Sharpeville.

TEN YEARS AGO: Former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet died at age 91. Iraqi President Jalal Talabani criticized a bipartisan U.S. report on American war policies, saying it contained some “very dangerous” recommendations that would undermine the sovereignty of Iraq. Tenor Roberto Alagna walked out of a performance of Verdi’s “Aida” at Italy’s famed La Scala opera house when the audience booed his rendition of the aria “Celeste Aida.”

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In 1967, singer Otis Redding, 26, and six others were killed when their plane crashed into Wisconsin’s Lake Monona.

Tens of thousands of Russians staged anti-government protests, charging electoral fraud and demanding an end to Vladimir Putin’s rule. Robert Griffin III beat out preseason favorite Andrew Luck to win the Heisman Trophy.

In 1972, baseball’s American League adopted the designated hitter rule on an experimental basis for three years.

The Senate Judiciary Committee rebuked Donald Trump

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by endorsing a nonbinding amendment, 16-4, that said barring individuals from entering the United States based on religion would be un-American (the Republican presidential front-runner had called for blocking Muslims from entering the country in the aftermath of attacks in the United States and abroad.) Russell Taylor, the former director of a foundation started by ex-Subway pitchman Jared Fogle, was sentenced by a judge in Indianapolis to 27 years in a federal prison for producing child pornography. (Fogle had been sentenced the previous month to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to trading in child pornography and having sex with two underage prostitutes.)

Today’s Birthdays: Former Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter (YEYE’-tur) is 86. Actor Tommy Kirk is 75. Actress Fionnula Flanagan is 75. Pop singer Chad Stuart (Chad and Jeremy) is 75. Rhythm-and-blues singer Ralph Tavares is 75. Actress-singer Gloria Loring is 70. Pop-funk musician Walter “Clyde” Orange (The Commodores) is 70. Country singer Johnny Rodriguez is 65. Actress Susan Dey is 64. Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is 60.

Jazz musician Paul Hardcastle is 59. Actor-director Kenneth Branagh (BRAH’-nah) is 56. Actress Nia Peeples is 55. TV chef Bobby Flay is 52. Rock singer-musician J Mascis is 51. Rock musician Scot (cq) Alexander (Dishwalla) is 45. Actress-comedian Arden Myrin is 43. Rock musician Meg White (The White Stripes) is 42. Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui is 41. Rapper Kuniva (D12) is 41. Actor Gavin Houston is 39. Violinist Sarah Chang is 36. Rock musician Noah Harmon (Airborne Toxic Event) is 35. Actor Patrick John Flueger is 33. Actress Raven-Symone is 31.

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Season’s Greetings, Westfield- I hope you are Israel, I was able to see the Golan Heights, an all keeping warm after the snow this week! area that has been at the forefront of the IsraeliToday marks my last day on my fact-finding Palestinian conflict. I met with UN Peacekeepers trip to Israel. This past week and a half has been in the region who are tasked with the important eye-opening to say the least. I am extremely job of maintaining the buffer-zone between the grateful to the Jewish Community Relations Israeli and Syrian territories.

Council, the organizers of this trip, for allowing My last stop was Tel-Aviv, where I learned me to visit a region that has always been of great more about the innovation in Israeli society and interest to me. the social activism that has strong roots in the I set off to Israel last Thursday with the expeccity. I met with Eytan Schwartz, an International tation that I would learn more about Israel’s busiAffairs advisor to the Mayor of Tel-Aviv, and ness and economic ties to the Commonwealth.

Miki Gitzin, a grassroots leader of Yisrael Hofshit, However, this trip has proven to be so much more a movement that aims to protect civil rights and than that. It has been fascinating to visit the hisreligious pluralism in Israeli society. Today, as REP. JOHN VELIS toric sites in Jerusalem, including the Old City and my trip is ending, I will be visiting the Dead Sea some of the world’s most sacred places. My trip also included basin and Masada, an important symbol for Jewish Defense a tour of the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament building, and other forces. government establishments. In Jerusalem, I also met with comIt has been amazing to tour this country and learn more about munity leaders who bring Israeli and Palestinian children the people, culture and its ties to the Commonwealth. Although together in a school called Yad BeYad, or Hand in Hand. It is it will be sad to leave Israel, I look forward to returning to amazing to see the work that they are doing firsthand.

Westfield and my regular duties on Monday. Please don’t hesiFrom Jerusalem, we left for Haifa, a city near the Lebanese tate to reach out to my office in the meantime at (413) 572border. Along the way, we drove through Ramallah, a West 3920 or email me at john.velis@mahouse.gov. Have a wonderBank city where I met with Palestinians and took a closer look ful weekend, and happy holidays! at the Security Barrier between the territories. In the north of

Update from Ward 3 Councilor Surprise

Next week, the city council is expected to vote on Mayor Sullivan’s proposal on what to do with the money in the socalled “free cash” account. This account holds the money left over from previous fiscal years that was not spent. The free cash account should not be confused with the stabilization account, sometimes also referred to as a “rainy day” fund, which the city generally STEVE DONDLEY uses to weather bad financial CITY COUNCILOR times or help fund capital and emergency projects. Money in the free cash account requires a simple majority of councilors to spend while stabilization money requires a super majority, usually 9 votes, to spend.

The mayor’s proposal would take approximately 1/3 of our free cash, $3.5 million, and place it into the stabilization account. Another 1/3 would remain in the free cash account.

The final 1/3 would be applied to this year’s budgeted items which would help keep the property tax rate a bit lower.

The city council can only take an up or down vote on the mayor’s proposal. If the council rejects his proposal, the money in free cash cannot be spent and so the money to cover this year’s budget will need to be raised through property taxes.

Some city councilor’s are calling for more free cash be used in order to achieve a 0% property tax increase.

Unfortunately, this would be a very reckless move.

One reason cited by those gunning to spend more free cash is the claim that Westfield is in danger of reaching the levy ceiling. The levy ceiling represents 2.5% of a community’s cash value of their properties. The current value of all of our properties is a bit over $3 billion, which places our levy ceiling at about $78 million (2.5% of $3 billion+). The city is barred by law, set by Proposition 2 1/2 many years ago, from raising more than this $78 million figure with property taxes.

One councilor is arguing that we should not raise property taxes this year so that we can remain a safe distance from the levy ceiling. First of all, we have been very close to the levy ceiling in the past, such as in 2003. What happened then, however, is that property valuations increased which lifted our levy ceiling much higher (please refer to bar graph accompanying this article). As we move further out of the recession, it’s very possible that property values will rise again and all the present hand wringing over the levy ceiling would be over nothing.

Secondly, the long-term trends since 1985 show that the levy ceiling figure has been growing faster the total tax levy figure. If you refer to the chart, you’ll see the green line, representing the levy ceiling, outpaces the blue line, representing the tax levy. It’s best to use all available data and long-term trends, not just cherry pick the last few years to suit your argument.

For example, I could cherry pick the data and say that we only grew .5% closer to the levy ceiling this fiscal year compared to last and argue that would give us about 21 years before hitting the levy ceiling (we are currently at 89.4% of the levy ceiling. But that would be dishonest. The simple fact of the matter is that we don’t know when or even if we will hit the levy ceiling. Anyone claiming we have three years left before we hit the levy ceiling is simply being an alarmist.

But, as the motto goes, we should hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

And that brings me to my final point. Municipal finance experts will tell you that the proper thing to do when approaching the levy ceiling is to stash as much money away into our savings accounts as much as possible before you hit the ceiling so you have money in the bank to keep the city running. Using free cash funds to fund our budget, as suggested by some city councilors, is absolutely the wrong and irresponsible route to take.

But don’t take my word for it. Ask our auditor, Thomas Scanlon. When Pittsfield approached the levy ceiling, Scanlon was quoted in the papers, stating: “In recent years, [Pittsfield] has been using that to offset tax increases, which essentially is funding operations.

Scanlon said the ‘non-reoccurring’ funds should not be used

Merry Christmas Ward 3 and Westfield!

It’s that time of the year where we are focused on buying gifts, attending parties, and seeing family. Please take a few minutes each day to remember why we celebrate the birth of Christ, and what it means to each of us personally, to our society, and our world. If we do everything we can to spread the love and compassion of Christ to our friends, neighbors, and especially ANDREW SURPRISE complete strangers, we will be WARD 3 COUNCILOR keeping the true spirit of the season.

I had the opportunity to attend our annual Westfield Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. It may be small, but it is a great little parade and event that really brings together our community, and kicks off the holiday season. It also coincided with Small Business Saturday. I stopped by several of our downtown merchants, including Blue Umbrella Books, Ezra’s, My Favorite Place, and Pilgrim Candle., and picked up several Christmas presents. We need to remember to support these small businesses throughout the year, not just during the holiday season. Small businesses are the backbone of America and of our community.

Speaking of small businesses, I had the pleasure of attending the ribbon cutting ceremony for Skyline Trading Company, located at 124 Elm Street. Skyline is a craft beer and wine bar, bakery, and they sell homebrew kits. They also offer cooking and homebrewing classes.Those that attended the ribbon cutting had a chance to sample several of their delicious baked goods for lunch. I cannot tell you how good they are, you really need to try for yourself, so make your way down there if you haven’t yet.

Downtown Westfield has yet another new small business helping to revitalize our city. Jayzz Café has just opened at 83 Main Street. across from Walgreens. Jayzz is a supporter of the arts, especially the music scene, and will occasionally have live music to go with your coffee, tea, or lunch. I haven’t had the opportunity to stop in yet, but will be doing so sometime this weekend. I want to thank Jay Beaton and all the small business owners that have taken a chance and invested in Westfield.

On Dec 2nd and 3rd ArtWorks Westfield hosted a photography exhibit for Images of Westfield. It was a great event, and we had a good turnout. There are truly some talented amateur and professional photographers and artists in Westfield and the surrounding towns. Look for more of these types of small events sponsored by ArtWorks on a consistent basis. I am happy to be able to serve as a member of their leadership committee, and I look forward to working with my friends and colleagues in that organization, to help bring arts and cultural events to Westfield. These events bring a sense of community, and they encourage people to come downtown and patronize our small downtown businesses.

Recently I participated in the Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony to honor all those that served and sacrificed for our freedom. It was my deep honor as an elected official to be able to honor our vets for all they have done for us as Americans and Westfielders. Just a few days ago,I attended Westfield’s Pearl Harbor Ceremony in remembrance all those that lost their lives on that day of infamy 75 years ago. It was a humbling experience to meet Bob Greenleaf, Westfield’s last Pearl Harbor survivor. He said of that day that “We were just doing our jobs”. They truly were the greatest generation.

They rebuilt our military after that devastating attack, they the defeated the evil axis powers, and after all that came home to rebuild our country into a Superpower.

On to City Council business. I want to give credit where credit is due, Mayor Sullivan and his staff saved some money for Westfield this year, bringing in $3.5 Million in Free Cash.

If you are unfamiliar with the term Free Cash, it is simply stated, unspent taxpayer dollars. The Council is making a request of the Mayor to direct $2.3 Million of that Free Cash to keep property tax rates level, to avoid an increase for next year. It is the Mayor’s decision, but I would encourage him to support the request, as our citizens have been hard hit by the continual property tax increases year after year. If you want to see tax rates stabilized, I would advise you to contact the Mayor’s Office and City Councilors, to ask them to support utilizing Free Cash for that purpose.

Going door to door last year, I cannot tell you the number of people that I spoke with, who are having a hard time paying a mortgage, saving for their retirement and their children’s college education, all the while trying to keep food on the table and cover everyday expenses. Especially hard hit are our seniors, who are living on fixed incomes, and quite literally are being taxed out of their homes. Our citizens need help, they need tax relief.

After the New Year, I will be holding several Ward Meetings, as well as working with Westfield Community Policing to try to help them establish a Neighborhood Watch

See Dondley, Page 7

See Surprise, Page 7

Update from At Large Councilor Dondley

City Councilor Mary Ann Babinski - Ward 1 Office Hours On Monday, December 12, 2016, Councilor Babinski will hold office hours from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. in the Barnes Regional Airport Conference Room located at 100 Airport Road. Ward residents are encouraged to stop by to share their concerns and ask questions regarding ward and city issues. Your voice matters! Contact: m.babinski@cityofwestfield.org or 413-568-8562.

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

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

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

GRANVILLE Selectboard at 7 pm

WESTFIELD Council on Aging at 1 pm License Commission at 6 pm Community Preservation Committee at 6 pm Police Commission meeting is cancelled.

SOUTHWICK Council On Aging at 10 am Select Board at 6 pm Board of Appeals at 7 pm

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

TOLLAND Council on Aging at 9 am Conserv Comm Open Office Hours & Business Meeting at 3 pm

GRANVILLE Special Town Meeting at 7 pm Fire at 7 pm

WESTFIELD Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm

SOUTHWICK Planning Board at 7 pm Planning Board Public Hearing - 55 Hudson Dr at 7:15 pm Planning Board Public Hearing - 81 Point Grove Rd at 7:30 pm

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Post-election, Trump closes companies tied Wisconsin recount goes ahead, to Saudi Arabia WASHINGTON (AP) — Corporate registrations in Delaware show that President-elect Donald Trump shut down some of his companies in the days after the election, including four companies that appeared connected to a possible Saudi Arabia business venture.

News of the move comes days before Trump was expected to describe changes he is making to his businesses to avoid potential conflicts of interest as the U.S. president.

The Trump Organization's general counsel, Alan Garten, told The Associated Press that the business currently has no deals in Saudi Arabia.

Garten said he did not know why those companies were set up or whether they were involved a previously planned business venture.

He said the closure of corporate entities was routine.

Trump deepens Goldman ties as he builds out economic team

By JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — In the heat of the presidential campaign, Donald Trump accused primary rival Ted Cruz of being controlled by Goldman Sachs because his wife, Heidi, previously worked for the Wall Street giant. He slammed Hillary Clinton for receiving speaking fees from the bank.

"I know the guys at Goldman Sachs. They have total, total control over him," Trump said of Cruz. "Just like they have total control over Hillary Clinton."

Now, Trump is putting Goldman executives at the helm of his administration's economic team. He's expected to name bank president Gary Cohn to an influential White House policy post, according to two people informed of the decision, and has already nominated former Goldman executive Steve Mnuchin to lead the Treasury Department. Steve Bannon, Trump's incoming White House senior adviser, also worked at Goldman before becoming a conservative media executive.

Wall Street executives have long wielded influence in Washington, filling top jobs in both Republican and Democratic administrations. Goldman Sachs itself has produced several Treasury secretaries, White House chiefs of staff and top economic advisers.

But the financial industry's high-level presence in Trump's burgeoning administration runs counter to some core campaign messages that energized his supporters.

Trump repeatedly warned that Clinton's Wall Street ties — the Democrat gave paid speeches to Goldman and other banks — meant she would never reform the financial industry. He promised that he would "drain the swamp" in Washington, a city he painted as beholden to financial and political special interests. And he cast himself as a champion for working-class people who watched the big banks grow wealthier after a government bailout, but haven't seen the effects of an improving economy in their own lives.

"I'm not going to let Wall Street get away with murder,"

judge mulls Pennsylvania case

BY TODD RICHMOND and MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge allowed Wisconsin's presidential recount to move forward Friday as a another federal judge in Pennsylvania planned to take the weekend to decide on a Green Party-backed request to recount paper ballots and examine election computer systems for signs of hacking.

U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond in Philadelphia said he will rule Monday on the recount bid by Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein in Pennsylvania, where Republican Donald Trump won, beating Democrat Hillary Clinton by about 44,000 votes.

Stein, who finished far behind Trump and Clinton, is seeking a recount of potentially more than 1 million paper ballots and a forensic examination of election system software in six large counties, including Philadelphia, that use different kinds of paperless electronic voting machines.

Stein's lawyers argue it's possible computer hacking occurred in a plot to change the outcome of the election and Pennsylvania's heavy use of paperless machines make it a prime target. Stein also contends Pennsylvania has erected unconstitutional barriers to voters seeking a recount.

"The average voter in Pennsylvania has had to go through incredible lengths in order to have the assurance that their vote is being counted and being counted accurately," Stein said after the hearing.

Still, opponents, including Trump and the state attorney general's office, counter that no such evidence of hacking has been presented and that Stein has no standing to seek a recount because she can't win the election.

Carnegie Mellon University computer science professor Michael Shamos, who tests voting machines, testified for the Pennsylvania Department of State that the chance of hacking was about as likely as "androids from outer space living among us."

However, Diamond asked for estimates on how long a partial recount of about 20,000 paper ballots in perhaps a dozen counties and an examination of the hard drives from a sampling of paperless electronic voting machines might take. A hand recount of the paper ballots in each of the counties could happen over one long day, while examining hard drives might take two days, University of Michigan computer scientist Alex Halderman testified.

Still, Diamond raised concerns about the possibility of disenfranchising all 6 million Pennsylvania voters if the election is not certified by Tuesday's deadline. He scolded Green Party lawyers for their timing: "You sat on your rights for three weeks now ... and now (have caused) a judicial fire drill."

The federal lawsuit is part of a broader effort by Stein to recount votes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, states with a history of voting for Democrats for president and where Trump narrowly beat Clinton. Stein received about 1 percent or less in each of those states while victory in the states was crucial to Trump's capturing the White House.

Trump's percentage margin in Pennsylvania was the state's closest in a presidential contest since 1840, Green Party lawyers said.

In Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. District Judge James Peterson refused to halt Wisconsin's presidential recount, which began Dec. 1. He told Trump's supporters that the effort probably won't change anything anyway.

Trump defeated Clinton by more than 22,000 votes in the state. Wisconsin election officials reported Friday that nearly 89 percent of the ballots cast for president had been counted.

Clinton had gained just 49 votes.

"The relief you're asking for is so clearly unwarranted," Peterson said during a Friday morning hearing.

Two pro-Trump groups, the Great America PAC and the Stop Hillary PAC, sued to stop the process. The PACs' attorney said he would consult with his clients on whether to appeal.

Peterson said Friday that the Wisconsin recount has revealed no irregularities.

A federal judge halted the recount in Michigan on Wednesday after three days, citing a state court ruling that found Stein had no legal standing to seek it.

Stein is appealing, and on Friday two Michigan Supreme Court members who made Trump's list of possible U.S. Supreme Court nominees removed themselves from consideration of Stein's appeal.

Still, Stein's Michigan appeal has only a remote chance of success. The five remaining justices haven't decided whether to take the case, and three of them were GOP-nominated in their elections.

Meanwhile, in Nevada, the secretary of state declared a recount finished Thursday. The recount of ballots from five counties turned up 15 erroneous votes between Clinton and Trump and no change in the results of the election.

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Michigan residents walk towards the Michigan State Supreme Court for a rally to speak out against the courts decision to shut down Michigan's recount on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Lansing. Michigan's recount of presidential votes is over after a judge lifted an order that forced a statewide review of millions of ballots. The recount lasted three days in more than 20 of the state's 83 counties. (Samantha Madar /Jackson Citizen Patriot via AP)

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Police received a report of a basement that may have been broken into sometime overnight. However, police were unable to give any further information due to sensitivity of case and it being under investigation.

10:38 a.m.: Disturbance, Game Stop, East Main Street. Police received a report of a male who had started a disturbance after there was an issue with an item he purchased. The male reportedly claimed that he had received the incorrect total back for a refund. The male then reportedly struck a computer at the store and then “stormed out” of the building. Police did not arrest him but did file a criminal complaint.

6:58 p.m.: Accident and arrest, Falcon Drive and Southampton Road. Police responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a 200 Toyota 4Runner and a 2005 Toyota Prius. The Prius was at a red light when the 4Runner reportedly crashed into the back of the vehicle. Police reported that the 4Runner operator, John L. Gryszan, 53, of Westfield, allegedly had an odor of alcohol on his breath and he failed field sobriety tests. Police arrested Gryszan and charged him with operating under the influence of liquor–second offense, and operating a motor vehicle with a license suspended–subsequent offense.

Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 9:38 a.m.: Accident, East Silver Street and Cross Street.

Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident involving a 2012 Volkwagen Passat and a 2011 Mazda SE 3I. One person at the scene claimed chest pain following the accident and Westfield Fire paramedics also responded to the scene of the accident. Westfield Fire paramedics ended up transporting two patients, one to Baystate Medical Center and one to Baystate Noble Hospital.

11:36 a.m.: Accident, Union Street. Police received a report of a tire coming off of a tractor trailer, which struck another vehicle. There were no injuries reported. Police found the tractor trailer and inspected it, discovering defects and putting it

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8:08 p.m.: Accident, hit-and-run, South Maple Street and West Silver Street. Police received a report of a hit-and-run accident involving a 2010 Chrysler Town Van and a 2009 Nissan Altima. The Town Van had a mother and two children in the vehicle and although not injured, were reportedly “shaken up.” The Altima that reportedly left the scene was tracked to a Southwick address, and the owner of the vehicle was contacted.

However, the owner reportedly was not operating the vehicle, but a family member may have been.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Dec. 2, 2016 Julio Reillo, 49, of 45 Lancashire Road, Springfield, was held in lieu of $5,000 cash bail pending a Jan. 5 hearing after being arraigned on charges of two counts breaking and entering during nighttime for a felony, two counts of larceny over $250 and one count of larceny under $250, brought by Westfield Police.

John L. Gryszan, 53, of 27 Maple St., Easthampton, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Jan. 23 hearing after being arraigned on charges of operating under the influence of liquor–second offense, operating a motor vehicle with a license suspended–subsequent offense, and a state highway traffic violation, brought by the Westfield Police.

Kevin J. Charizione, 34, of 27 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick, was held in lieu of $10,000 cash bail pending a Dec. 20 hearing after being arraigned on charges of violating a harassment prevention order, threatening to commit a crime and distributing obscene matter, brought by Southwick Police.

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Praise and Worship Phone: (413) 568-1020Service Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Email: info@westfieldadventchristian.com Friday: www.westfieldadventchristian.com 6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group for grades 5-8 Baha’i Community Westfield Pastor MerleofBeal Sundays - 10 a.m.

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Sunday Schooland for all agesclasses for children anda.m. adults at Daniel JordanService Baha’i School 11:00 Praise and Worship in March Memorial Chapel,7:00 Springfield Wednesday: p.m. BibleCollege.

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Thursday - 7 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice First Saturday - 6 p.m. - Potluck Supper in Fellowship Hall Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast Served in Fellowship Hall Third Wednesday - 12 noon - Ladies Aid Potluck Meeting ThursdayLuncheon - 7 p.m. - &Adult Choir Practice Sunday - 11:15 a.m. - Supper Adult Study Program Hall FirstFourth Saturday - 6 p.m.

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PastorTuesday Howard- 7-8:45 R. Noep.m.; Russian: PhoneSaturday - (413) 862-3284 Office 4-5:45 p.m.

Nondenominational Services every Sunday 9-10 a.m., with CoffeeCommunity FellowshipChurch Montgomery following all services. MA Main Road-Montgomery, Weekly Men and Women’s Pastor Howard R. NoeBible PhoneStudies - (413) available.

862-3284 Office Nondenominational Services every Sunday 9-10 a.m., Mountain View Fellowship Baptist Church with Coffee 310 Apremont Way following all services.

01040 Bible WeeklyHolyoke, Men andMA Women’s Pastor Chadavailable.

E. Correia Studies 413-532-0381 Email: http://www.mvbaptist.com Mountain View Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship - Way 8:30 & 11 a.m.

310 Apremont Sunday School & Adult Holyoke, MA Study 01040- 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Pastor Chad E. Meeting Correia & Bible Study - 7 p.m.

413-532-0381 Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning Email: http://www.mvbaptist.com p.m.- 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning- 6:30 Worship Saturday Sunday School -&Buss AdultCalling Study -&10 a.m.

Soul Winning - 10Meeting a.m. & Wednesday Prayer Bible Study - 7 p.m.

New Life Christian Center Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning 157 Dartmouth - 6:30 p.m.Street Westfield, MA 01085 Saturday - Buss Calling & Senior Pastor.

Wayne Hartsgrove Soul Rev. Winning - 10 D. a.m.

Phone (413) 568-1588 Sunday 9:15Center am New Life School Christian Sunday Service 10:30 am 157 Dartmouth Street Family Night on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Westfield, MA 01085 Youth NightRev. is Fridays 6:30 pm Senior Pastor.

WayneatD. Hartsgrove Life GroupsPhone every other (413)Thursday 568-1588at 6:30 pm and every otherSchool Sunday at am 6:00 pm Sunday 9:15 Sunday Service 10:30 am Center FamilyNew NightLife on Worship Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Street Youth 118 NightMeadow is Fridays at 6:30 pm 01085 at 6:30 pm Life GroupsWestfield, every otherMA Thursday and every 413-562-0344 other Sunday at 6:00 pm http://www.nlwcofwestfield.org Pastor C. Pelkey New LifeGene Worship Center Sundays a.m. - Worship 118- 10 Meadow Street and Sunday School.

Westfield, MA 01085 Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

413-562-0344 Men’s and Ladies prayer groups http://www.nlwcofwestfield.org (call for schedules) Pastor Gene C. Pelkey Changed- Into His Image Class Sundays 10 a.m.

- Worship and (call for schedules) Sunday School.

Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

Our Lady of the Sacrament Men’s andBlessed Ladies prayer groupsParish 127 Road (callHolyoke for schedules) Westfield, MAImage 01085Class Changed Into His Mailing Address: (call for schedules) P.O. Box 489 Westfield, MA 01086-0489 Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Pastor: 127 Rev.Holyoke Daniel S. Pacholec Road Deacon PaulMAFederici Westfield, 01085 Deacon Briere MailingPaul Address: Pastoral Minister: P.O. BoxMary 489 Federici Parish/Religious Education (413) 562-3450 Westfield, MA Office: 01086-0489 ParishRev. Fax: Daniel (413) 562-9875 Pastor: S. Pacholec www.diospringfield.org/olbs Deacon Paul Federici Mass Schedule: Deacon Paul Briere Saturday: 4 p.m.

(Vigil) Pastoral Minister: Mary Federici Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Parish/Religious Education Office: (413) 562-3450 Monday-Wednesday: a.m. (413) Communion Service Thursday Parish7 Fax: 562-9875 & Friday: 7 a.m. www.diospringfield.org/olbs Saturday: 8 a.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena Mass Schedule: Confession: Saturday 3:153:45 p.m.

Saturday: 4 p.m.

(Vigil) Handicapped accessible.

Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Monday-Wednesday: 7 a.m. Communion Service Thursday Our Lady of the7Lake & Friday: a.m. Church Pasture Road Saturday: Sheep 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Southwick, MA 3:15010773:45 p.m.

Confession: Saturday ParishHandicapped Pastoral/Administrative accessible.Staff Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch 569-0161 Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Our Lady of the Lake Church Religious Education: Lynda Daniele Sheep Pasture Road 569-0162 Administrative secretary: Southwick, MA 01077 JoannePastoral/Administrative Campagnari - 569-0161 Parish Staff Office Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:30569-0161 - 3:30; Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch Thurs.

8:30-noon Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Office, household assistant Religious Education: Lynda Danieleand 569-0162 Administrative secretary: Joanne Campagnari - 569-0161 Office Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:30 - 3:30; Thurs. 8:30-noon Office, household assistant and

Sacristan: Stella Onyski

MASS SCHEDULE St. Joseph’s Polish Email your notices of religious events listings to pressrelease@thewestfieldnews.com Sat. 5 p.m. (vigil), Sun., and 8, National Catholic Church 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday 7 p.m.

Sacristan: Stella4:15-4:45; Onyski Wed. before 7 Penance/confession: Saturdays MASS p.m. Mass and SCHEDULE by appointment.

Sat.at511:15 p.m. (vigil), Sun., 8,with Pastor and Baptisms: Sundays a.m. Arrange 10 a.m. and 7is p.m. a pre- Baptism meeting scheduled.

Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 prior a.m.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with pastor Wednesday 7 p.m. to any reception arrangements as early as one year in Penance/confession: Saturdays advance 4:15-4:45; Wed. before 7 p.m. Mass of and by appointment.

Exposition Blessed Sacrament: Baptisms: Sundays 11:159 a.m.

Arrange 1st atFriday a.m.-5 p.m. with Pastor and a pre- Marian BaptismCenacle meetingofisPrayer: scheduled.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made Saturdays 7:30-8:30 with pastor prior to any reception arrangements as Thursdays early as one year in Charismatic Prayer Meeting: 7 p.m. advance St. Jude Novena after Exposition of Blessed Wednesday 7 p.m.Sacrament: Mass 1st Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena after Marian Cenacle of Mass Prayer: Tuesday morning Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Chapel of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Friday 3-3:34Thursdays 7 p.m.

St. Judevisits.

Novena aftercall rectory Home and hospital Please 7 p.m. Mass Anointing Wednesday of the Sick. Please call the pastor Miraculous Medal Novena after Prayer Line: for special intentions.

Tuesday Mass Call Marianmorning at 569-6244 Chapel DivineTuesdays Mercy, Litany, Rosary, BibleofStudy: 9:15 a.m.

Friday 3-3:34room at rectory meeting Home and hospital visits. Please call rectory Anointing of the Sick. Please call Church the pastor Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Prayer Line: for special intentions.

605 Salmon Brook Street, Call Marian at 569-6244 Route 10 Study: and 202, Granby,9:15 CT a.m.

06035 Bible Tuesdays Rev. atDennis Pastor rectoryAnderson, meeting room Phone: (860) 653-3800 Fax: (860) 653-9984 Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Church Handicap 605 SalmonAccessible.

Brook Street, Schedule:Route Sunday10School - 9 am, AdultCT - Youth - Children. and 202, Granby, 06035 Sunday PraiseRev. and Dennis WorshipAnderson, - 10:30 a.m., Infant and toddler Pastor care available.

Phone: (860) 653-3800 Men’s Group Fellowship - 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., the Fax: Breakfast (860) 653-9984 2nd Saturday each month.

HandicapofAccessible.

CallSunday for a Youth Group schedule events.

Schedule: School - 9 am, Adult -ofYouth - Children. visit us- 10:30 on thea.m., web Infant at: and toddler Sunday PraiseYou andcan Worship http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org. care available.

Men’s GroupPioneer Fellowship Breakfast - 7 a.m.

- 8:30 a.m., the Valley Assembly of God Pioneer Valley of Assembly of God 2nd Huntington, Saturday each month.

MA 01050 01050 of events.

Call for aHuntington, Youth GroupMA schedule Rev. Chuck Vanasse Rev. Quirk - Toby (413) 667-3196 YouPhone can visit us on the web at: Phone (413)- Service 667-3196 Sunday - 10:30 -a.m. of Worship http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org.

Sunday - 10Valley a.m.

- Assembly Service Worship Weekly Bible Study.

Call for of information.

Pioneer of God Weekly Bible Study.Assembly Call information.

Pioneer Valley of God Huntington, MAfor01050 Pioneer Valley Baptist Church Huntington, MA 01050 Rev. Chuck Vanasse 265 Ponders Hollow Westfield, Rev.-Road, Toby Phone (413) Quirk 667-3196 MA 01085 (corner of Tannery and Shaker Road) -a.m.

(413) 667-3196 Sunday Phone - 10:30 - Service of Worship Phone - (413) 562-3376 Sunday - 10 a.m.

- Service Worship Weekly Bible Study.

Call for of information.

JamesCall Montoro WeeklyPastor Bible Study. for information.

Sunday School – 9:30Valley a.m.; Sunday Pioneer BaptistService Church– 10:30 a.m. and 6265 p.m.; Wednesday Service 7 p.m. We provide bus Ponders Hollow Road,– Westfield, MA 01085 transportation in need of transportation. (cornerfor of those Tannery and Shaker Road) Just call- us(413) at 562-3376.

Phone 562-3376 Pastor James Montoro Psalms Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.; Springs Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.

Deliverance and 6 p.m.; Wednesday ServiceMinistries – 7 p.m. We provide bus 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, MA 01085 transportation for those in need of transportation.

Phone (413) 568-1612 Just call us at 562-3376.

Pastor Sharon Ingram Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Psalms Springs SundayDeliverance Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Ministries Wednesdays - Childrens reading hour, MA 5 to 01085 6 p.m. with 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, Pastor, 4 to 10 years old.

Phone - (413) 568-1612 Wednesday Evening - 7 p.m.

- Bible Study & Deliverance Pastor Sharon Ingram SundayService School - 10 a.m.

Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, 13 years old Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m. andreading up.

Wednesdays - Childrens hour, 5 to 6 p.m. with Pastor, 4 to 10 years old.

Russell-Community Wednesday Evening 7 p.m. - BibleChurch Study & Deliverance Main Street, Russell 01071 Service Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, 13 years old Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday andSchool, up. all ages - Fellowship, parsonage; 10 a.m. - Family Worship; 6 p.m. - Youth Fellowship, parsonage.

Russell Community Church Tuesday - 7 Main p.m. -Street, AA Meeting; RussellFamily 01071Bible Class, parsonage.

Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Wednesday - 9- a.m.

- Women’s Sunday - 9 a.m.

Sunday School, Prayer all agesFellowship, - Fellowship, parsonage. parsonage; 10 a.m. - Family Worship; 6 p.m. - Youth Friday 7:30 p.m.

AA Meeting.

Fellowship, parsonage.

Tuesday - 7 p.m. - AA Meeting; Family Bible Class, St. John’sparsonage.

Lutheran Church 60 Broad StreetPrayer Fellowship, Wednesday - 9 a.m.

- Women’s Westfield, MA 01085 parsonage.

Phone - (413) Friday - 7:30 p.m. 568-1417 - AA Meeting. http://stjohnswestfield.com Pastor Christopher A. Church Hazzard St. John’s Lutheran Sunday - Adult Bible60Study andStreet Summer Sunday School Broad (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. Westfield, MA 01085 Sunday 10 A.M. Phone Worship - (413) 568-1417 Tune in to the taped broadcast of our Worship Service over http://stjohnswestfield.com WHYN (.560 on your AMChristopher radio dial) at 7:30 on Sunday morning.

Pastor A. Hazzard Sunday - Adult Bible Study and Summer Sunday School Living Hope Church (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. Pastor Dan Valeri Sunday Worship 10 A.M. 267broadcast College Highway Tune in to the taped of our Worship Service over WHYN (.560 on yourSouthwick, AM radio dial)MA at 01077 7:30 on Sunday morning.

413-569-1882 Living Hope Church HopeChurch for everyday living!

Living -Hope We are a church that proclaims a message of hope and Pastor Dan Valeri healing for the hurts problems of everyday life 267 and College Highway through theSouthwick, message of MAJesus 01077Christ... info@livinghopechurchag.org 413-569-1882 Service -time: Living Hope Church Hope10forAM everyday living!

Thursday Family Night 6:30pm of hope and We are a church that proclaims a message Officeforhours - Monand through Thursof9:30am-4pm healing the hurts problems everyday life through the message of Jesus Christ...

Southwick Community info@livinghopechurchag.org Episcopal Church Service time: 10 AM 660 College Thursday FamilyHighway Night 6:30pm MA 01077 Office hoursSouthwick, - Mon through Thurs 9:30am-4pm Phone: 569-9650 http://www.southwickchurch.com Southwick Community Rev. J.Episcopal Taylor Albright, ChurchPastor Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 p.m.

660 College Highway SundaysSouthwick, 9:30 AM, Service that blend MA 01077 contemporaryPhone: worship569-9650 with traditional liturgy and a family-friendly atmosphere http://www.southwickchurch.com KidZone: children’s ministry Rev.Childcare J. Taylorand Albright, Pastor during the service Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 p.m.

Sign 9:30 Language Interpreted Sundays AM, Service that blend Handicapped Accessible contemporary worship with traditional liturgy Women’s Group: Thursdays 9:30 to 11 a.m. and a family-friendly atmosphere Good coffee, and fellowship andministry KidZone: Childcare children’s light-weightduring discussion of faith issues. the service Childcare provided.

Sign Language Interpreted Handicapped Accessible Southwick Congregational Women’s Group: Thursdays 9:30Church to 11 a.m.

Southwick Congregational Church, United Church of Christ UCC Good coffee, fellowship and 488 College Highway, P.O. Box 260, 488 College Highway, P.O. Box 260 light-weight discussion of faith issues.

Southwick, MA 01077 Southwick, 01077 Childcare MA provided.

Phone: 413-569-6362, Administrative Assistant: Minister Bart Cochran email: Southwickucc@gmail.com Phone - (413) 569-6362Church Southwick Congregational Southwick Congregational Church, Website: www.Southwickucc.org email:swkucc@verizon.net United Church UCC of Christ Minister Rev. Bart D. Cochran Sunday 488College CollegeHighway, Highway, P.O. 488 P.O.Box Box260, 260 Music - Roberta Kowal 10 AM Worship Service Southwick, MA 01077 – Southwick, MA 01077 Administrative Assistant - Elaina Lempke Open Pantry Sunday Phone: 413-569-6362, Administrative Assistant: Minister Bart Cochran Sunday Minister – Rev. Bart569-6362 D. Cochran. email: Southwickucc@gmail.com Phone - (413) 10 AM Worship Service Music – The Voice Choir Website: www.Southwickucc.org email:swkucc@verizon.net Nursery Available MinisterNursery - Rev. Bart D. Cochran Available Sunday 10:15 AM Sunday School/Youth Music - Roberta Kowal– 10:15 Church School AMAM Worship Group10 every 2nd andService 4th Sunday Administrative Assistant - Elaina Lempke 11AM AMPantry CoffeeSunday Hour Open 11 Coffee Hour Sunday 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting Minister – Rev. Bart D. Cochran.

3:30 PM O.A. Meeting 10 AM –Worship Service Tuesday Music The Voice Choir Tuesday Nursery Available 6:30 PMScouts Bell Choir Nursery Available 6 PM 10:15 AM Sunday School/Youth 7 PM Scouts 6:30 PMBoy Bell Choir AM Church School Group10:15 every 2nd and 4th Sunday Wednesday Wednesday 11AM AMCoffee Coffee Hour Hour 11 9-1 Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 9-1PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Rehearsal 7 7PM Adult Choir Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Thursday 6:30 PMScouts Bell Choir 6 PM Mid-Week Service 6:30 PM T.O.P.S. 7 PM Boy Scouts 6:30 PM Bell Choir Friday Friday Wednesday Wednesday 9-1 Henrietta’s Thrift Shop 9-1 Henrietta’s Thrift Shop ––open 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift ShopOpen open 9-1PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open 6 6PM O.A. Meeting PM O.A. Meeting PM Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 7PM Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM A.A. 12 Step Meeting 7:30 PM A.A. 12 Step Meeting Thursday Thursday Saturday Saturday 9-1 PM Mid-Week Service 6:30 PM T.O.P.S. 9-1Henrietta’s Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open Thrift Shop – open Friday Friday 9-1PM Henrietta’s 9-1 Henrietta’sThrift ThriftShop ShopOpen – open 6 6PM PMO.A. O.A.Meeting Meeting 7:30 Meeting 7:30PM PMA.A. A.A.12 12 Step Step Meeting Saturday Saturday 9-1 PM 9-1Henrietta’s Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open Thrift Shop – open

73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Social Center: Clinton Avenue Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor St.Joseph National Church Phone - (413) 562-4403 St. Joseph’s PolishMA 0185 73Email Main -Street, Westfield, Soltysiak@comcast.net National Catholic Church Social Fax Center: Clinton Avenue - (413) 562-4403 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Father Sr. Joseph Pastor Sunday Masses - 8 Soltysiak, a.m. andAvenue 10:30 a.m.

Social Center: Clinton Phone (413)- 8562-4403 Summer Schedule a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor Email - School Soltysiak@comcast.net Sunday -(413) 9 a.m., social center Phone 562-4403 Fax Classes: - (413) 562-4403 Catechism Monday evenings Email - Soltysiak@comcast.net Mass: 4:00 Daily andSaturday Holy Masses as pm announced Fax Day - (413) 562-4403 Sunday Mass: am For moreMasses information & 9:00 PNCC.org Sunday - 8 a.m. andSocial 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10am--atlinks: the Center Summer Schedule - 8Evening a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Catechism-Monday classes St. Mary’s Church Sunday School 9 a.m., social center Daily and Holy Day- Masses as MA announced 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, 01085 Classes:&Monday evenings ForCatechism more information links: PNCC.org - (413) 562-5477 Daily andPhone Holy Day Masses as announced http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com For more information & links: PNCC.org Rev. Frank Lawlor - Administrator Rev. Christopher Parochial Vicar St. Fedoryshyn, Mary’s Church Daniel Brunton, in Residence 30Rev. Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Deacon- (413) Pedro562-5477 Rivera Phone Deacon Roger Carrier http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com Weekday Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Mass Frank -Lawlor - Administrator p.m.

Holy Day Masses - 64Rev. on the eveParochial before, 8:30 a.m. & Ryan Sliwa Rev. Christopher Fedoryshyn, Vicar 6:15 p.m. (bilingual) Confessions Rev. Daniel Brunton, in Residence Saturdays,Deacon 2:30-3:30 p.m.Rivera (lower church) Pedro Saturday Mass - Carrier 4 p.m.

Deacon Roger Sunday Mass- Monday-Friday, - 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Weekday Mass 8:30 a.m. p.m.11:30 a.m.

64and p.m.

Holy Day Masses -6:15 on the eve before, 8:30 a.m. & All Masses are in the upper church, 6:15 p.m. (bilingual) Confessions the 11:30 a.m. isp.m. in Spanish Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 (lower church) Handicapped accessible, Saturday Mass -elevator 4 p.m. located to the right of -the mainand entrance.

Sunday Mass 7, 8:30 10 a.m.

Adoration and and Benediction - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. a.m.-6 p.m.

All Masses9are in the upper church, St. Mary’s Elementary (Pre-K-8) the 11:30 a.m. isSchool in Spanish 568-2388 Handicapped(413) accessible, elevator located St. Mary’s Highright School (413) 568-5692 to the of the(9-12) main- entrance.

Office of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 Adoration and Benediction Wednesdays, St. Vincent de9Paul outreach a.m.-6 p.m. to the poor and needy - (413)School 568-5619 St. Mary’s Elementary (Pre-K-8) (413) 568-2388 St. High PeterSchool & St. Casimir Parish568-5692 St. Mary’s (9-12) - (413) 22 State Street- (413) 568-1127 Office of Religious Education Westfield, 01085to the poor St. Vincent de Paul MA outreach Rev. Wallis, Pastor andWilliam needy -H.(413) 568-5619 Parish Office - 413-568-5421 DailyParish St. Mass Peter schedule & St. Casimir Mon.-Thurs.

7:15 a.m.

22 State -Street Saturday Mass 4 p.m.

Westfield, MA- 01085 Saturday - 3 p.m.Pastor - 3:30 p.m.

Rev.Confessions William H. Wallis, Sunday Mass8:30- a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Parish Office 413-568-5421 Mass schedule Daily Temple Beth El a.m.

Mon.-Thurs.

- 7:15 WorshipMass Services Saturday - 4 p.m.

SundayConfessions - Thursday Evening, p.m.p.m.

Saturday - 3 p.m. -73:30 p.m.

SundayFriday Mass-evening, 8:30 a.m.6 & 10:30 a.m.

Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday Templemorning, Beth El 7 a.m.

Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m.

Worship Services and Holiday SundaySunday - Thursday Evening, 7 p.m. morning, 8 a.m. Ongoing Friday evening, 6 p.m.

Monday afternoons - Learning Center (Religious School), Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

Monday-Friday morning, 7 a.m.

Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew High School) 6:30 Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m. p.m.;Sunday Parshatand haHoliday Shove study group, 7:30 p.m. morning, 8 a.m.

Ongoing Wednesday afternoons - Learning (Religious Monday afternoons - Learning CenterCenter (Religious School), School), 3:153:15 p.m.p.m.; Youth Chorale, 5:15 p.m.High School) 6:30 Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew Thursday Boy Scout Troop p.m.;evenings Parshat-ha Shove #32 meets at 7:30 p.m. study group, Friday mornings - “Exploring Prayers” Wednesday afternoons - Learningour Center (Religious with Rabbi, a.m.

School), 3:157p.m.; Youth Chorale, 5:15 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Society Thursday evenings - Boy Scout Troop of Greater #32 meets Springfield at 7:30 p.m.

245 Friday Portermornings Lake Drive, Springfield, MA 01106 - “Exploring our Prayers” Re. Jason Minister with Seymour, Rabbi, 7 a.m. http://uuspringfield.org phoneUniversalist 413 736-2324 Unitarian Society Handicap of Greateraccessible Springfield Sunday 9:30am and 11am Worship 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, Services, MA 01106 Religious and nursery for children, Re.Education Jason Seymour, Minister Wednesday 5:30 pm Soulful Suppers http://uuspringfield.org Thursday 7PM413 Choir Rehearsals phone 736-2324 Monthly Unity House Concerts.

Handicap accessible Check our Page. Services, Sunday 9:30am andFacebook 11am Worship Religious Education and nursery for children, Wednesday 5:30 pm Soulful Suppers United7PM Church ofRehearsals Christ Thursday Choir Second Church MonthlyCongregational Unity House Concerts.

Rev. Rosemary Interim Check ourDawson, Facebook Page.Pastor 487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, Westfield, MA 01086 http://www.secondchurchwestfield.org United Church of Christ E-mail:Second office@secondchurchwestfield.org Congregational Church OfficeRev. hours: TuesdayDawson, – Friday,Interim 9 a.m. Pastor to 12 noon, Rosemary Closed Monday.

487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, Phone - (413)MA 568-7557 Westfield, 01086 Sunday - http://www.secondchurchwestfield.org 10 a.m., Worship Service and Sunday School for preschool through high school.

E-mail: office@secondchurchwestfield.org Sunday evening– -Friday, Youth Program.

Office hours: Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Closed Monday.

Phone - (413) 568-7557 Westfield Sunday - 10 a.m., WorshipAlliance ServiceChurch and Sunday School for 297 Russell Westfield, MA 01085 preschoolRoad, through high school.

Rev. Jordan Greeley, Sunday evening - Youth Pastor Program.

Phone - (413) 568-3572 Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Bible Life a.m. for all ages, nursery care provided; 11 a.m.

- Worship and the Word; 6 p.m - eveWestfield Alliance Church service.

297 Russellning Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Jordan Greeley, Pastor Phone - (413) 568-3572 Word- Bible of Grace Church Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

Life a.m. for all ages, nursery Pioneerand Valley care provided; 11 a.m.of- Worship the Word; 6 p.m - eve848 North Route 202 ningRoad, service.

Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 572-3054 Email:office@wordgrace.us Word of Grace Church http://www.wordgrace.us of Pioneer Valley Chet Senior Pastor 848 Marshall, North Road, Route 202 SundayWestfield, Morning Service: 10 a.m.

MA 01085 Sunday evening, 6 p.m.

(413) 572-3054 Wednesday evening, 7 p.m.

Email:office@wordgrace.us http://www.wordgrace.us Chet Marshall, Senior Pastor Westfield Free10 Church Sunday Evangelical Morning Service: a.m.

568 Southwick Road, Westfield, Sunday evening, 6 p.m.MA 01085 Rev. David K.evening, Young, Pastor Wednesday 7 p.m.

Phone - (413) 562-1504 Sunday – 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, childcare available; 8:45 a.m. Free - Sunday School.

Westfield Evangelical Church WednesdayRoad, - 7 p.m.

- Bible Study.

568 Southwick Westfield, MA 01085 p.m. Pastor Rev. Friday David -K.6:30 Young, Awana Children’s Program.

Phone - (413) 562-1504 Sunday – 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, childcare available; 8:45 a.m. - Sunday School.

West Springfield Church of Study.

Christ Wednesday - 7 p.m.

- Bible 61 Upper Street, Friday Church - 6:30 p.m.

West Springfield, 01089 Awana Children’sMA Program.

Phone - (413) 736-1006 Sunday - 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Worship Service; 9:30 a.m. - Bible Church Study. of Christ West Springfield Wednesday - 7Church p.m., Bible Study.

61 Upper Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone - (413) 736-1006 Church Sunday - 10:30 Wyben a.m. andUnion 6 p.m., Worship Service; 9:30 An Interdenominational a.m. - Bible Study. Church 678 Montgomery Westfield, MA 01085 WednesdayRoad, - 7 p.m., Bible Study.

Phone - (413) 568-6473 Rev. George Karl, Pastor Sunday Worship Sunday Wyben Unionand Church School at 10 a.m. Church An Interdenominational Summer Worship at 9:30amMA 01085 678 Montgomery Road, Westfield, Nursery Available Phone - (413) 568-6473 Bible Studies in Karl, both Church Rev. George Pastor and in Worship Members’ homes.

Sunday and Sunday wybenunionchurch.com School at 10 a.m.

Summer Worship at 9:30am Nursery Available Bible Studies in both Church and in Members’ homes. wybenunionchurch.com

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The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off Pleasant Street The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector This Week at Atonement Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:30 am-12:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 11 The Third Sunday of Advent 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist & Holy Baptism Spirit of Giving Fair 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Monday, Dec. 12 8-9 pm AA Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14 9 am BHN Christmas Event 12:15 pm Healing & Holy Eucharist 6:30 pm WGL Meeting 7:00 pm OA Meeting Thursday, Dec. 15 6:30 pm Evensong 7:30 pm NA Meeting Saturday, Dec. 17 10 am Prayer Shawl Knitting Sunday, Dec. 18 The Fourth Sunday of Advent 8 & 10 am Holy Eucharist 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Christmas Eve, Sat., Dec. 24 4 pm Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist 9:30 pm Carols and Festal Holy Eucharist Sunday, Dec. 25 One Service 10 am Holy Eucharist

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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' new recreational marijuana law is on track to take effect next week after all.

Secretary of State William Galvin's office is ready to deliver the results of the Nov. 8 ballot question to the Governor's Council for certification Wednesday, Galvin spokesman Brian McNiff said Friday. The law would take effect the following day, Dec. 15, as specified in the law.

Voter approval of the ballot measure was never in question, but Galvin had expressed doubts about whether his office could complete the official tally in time for the weekly council meeting. That would have meant a delay of a week or more for the marijuana law to take effect.

Galvin said his office was required to give preference to the elections for president and U.S. Congress before it could turn its efforts to the four ballot questions Massachusetts voters decided.

The new law would allow adults 21 or older to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana outside their homes and up to 10 ounces in their homes and to grow up to a dozen pot plants per household.

Retail sales of the drug are still more than a year away. The state must first create a Cannabis Control Commission to regulate and license pot shops.

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fundraiser, is a member of the Biology Club and is a former member of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Journal Club.

Rachel Cofsky ’17, Charlton, Mass.

Rachel Cofsky is a senior, dual majoring in Theatre Arts and Communication. She serves as a Resident Assistant and participates in and attends leadership conferences. She performs in Musical Theatre Guild and Student Theatre Association, serves as a tutor, and teaches at Growing Footprints Educational Center.

She has volunteered at the Westfield Soup Kitchen and the Samaritan Inn, and is a student representative on the Communication Department Curriculum Committee.

Marissa Cremin ’18, North Easton, Mass.

Marissa Cremin is a junior, dual majoring in Communication and Political Science. As a Community Relations/Fundraising Representative in the university’s Student Government Association (SGA), she coordinated blood drives, the annual turkey drive, the spring cleaning formal wear drive and other charitable events.

In addition to her role on SGA, Cremin is a member of Westfield State’s Guest Lecture Series Committee, the university’s Honors Program and Lambda Sigma Honors Society.

She also serves as a Student Ambassador for Westfield State. She volunteered for the Buzz off Cancer events, the Samaritan Inn, Westfield’s White Oak School, Arbors Assisted Living in Westfield and Habitat for Humanity.

Jonathan Cubetus ’17, Forestdale, Mass.

Jonathan Cubetus is senior, dual majoring in Criminal Justice and Political Science. He serves on the university’s Student Conduct Board and as a Class Council member. He also works during the summer at the Barnstable County Superior Court. He has participated in the university’s Mr. Westfield contest fundraiser and the Rugged Owl competition, and has volunteered at the Boston Marathon, Westfield State’s Family Day and the 2014 Special Olympics competition held at Bryant College.

He also works as a Peer Advisor for the university, and is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Societies. He is a member of the Criminal Justice Club and the Law Club, and has been a member of the All University, Academic Policies and NEASC Steering Committees at Westfield

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State.

Samantha Lee ’17, Hopkinton, Mass Samantha Lee is a senior, dual majoring in Elementary Education and Liberal Studies. At Westfield State, she is a student ambassador, member of the Kappa Delta Phi Education Honors Society, and a participant in Civic Engagement and Democratic Community Engagement Training. She also presented at the Northeast Regional Honors Council, Westfield State University’s Annual Gala and the Undergraduate Research Conference at UMass Amherst.

In addition, Lee is co-president of the Westfield State Relay for Life, co-president of the Student Ambassadors and has served on the Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Affirmative Action Committee as a student representative. Twice she has participated in a service learning course involving studying abroad in Nicaragua.

Nnedi Oranekwu ’17 of Lynn, Mass.

Nnedi Oranekwu is a senior Movement Science major. At Westfield State, she has been active in the Urban Education Gospel Choir, Multicultural Student Organization, Diversity & Inclusion Council and Top Flight Step Team. She was also serves as a Student Ambassador, an Admission Ambassador, a Student Government Association Representative and a Residential Assistant.

In addition to her clubs and activity involvement, Oranekwu has volunteered at Arbors Assisted Living in Westfield, the Samaritan Inn, Westfield’s White Oak School, Westfield State’s Common Goods food pantry, and the Boston Marathon. She was also selected as the student speaker at the Board of Higher Education Go Higher event held at Agawam High School.

Joseph Seal ’17, Indian Orchard, Mass.

Joseph Seal is a senior Communication major. He serves as vice president of the Multicultural Student Association, a Recruitment Mentor, a Community Service Leader and an Ambassador for the Urban Education Program. Seal is also a member of the Whip City Weekly TV Club and is a Disc Jockey at Westfield State’s radio station WSKB 89.5 FM. He has volunteered for the 100 Males to College initiative, the AIDS Walk, Making Strides for Pioneer Valley, and Rays of Hope Walk.

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Trump told voters in Iowa. "Wall Street has caused tremendous problems for us."

To Democrats, the fact that Trump is now plucking advisers from Wall Street smacks of hypocrisy.

"Everyone who voted for Trump, who thought he'd defend working people, pay attention to the reality of what he's doing, not just his rhetoric," said Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who railed against Wall Street's influence in Washington when he ran against Clinton in the Democratic primary.

The concentration of power among so many players who once worked at Goldman is sure to feed suspicions of a government at the service of Wall Street. Goldman was involved in the securities market for subprime mortgages, the same financial instruments that helped fuel the housing bubble and ultimately led millions of Americans to lose their homes to foreclosure. Wall Street executives also opposed the Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation signed by President Barack Obama, legislation Trump has vowed to overhaul.

Trump's advisers dismiss charges that the president-elect is going back on his promises to put the interests of working-class Americans

ahead of financial institutions. They say Trump is tapping people who bring real-world experience and business acumen to Washington.

"You're not going to find better people than those who have been at the top of finance, the top of our markets, understand the way our markets work," Kellyanne Conway, Trump's senior adviser, said on MSNBC. Democrats are sure to make an issue of Mnuchin's Wall Street ties in his confirmation hearing. Cohn doesn't need to be confirmed in order to serve as director of the National Economic Council, the White House post Trump is expected to name him to.

The NEC helps coordinate domestic and global issues, providing economic policy advice to the president and monitoring how the White House's agenda is implemented across the government. If Cohn accepts the job, he also will be the third Goldman executive to run the NEC. Robert Rubin was the NEC director under Bill Clinton, and Stephen Friedman had the job during George W. Bush's administration Goldman Sachs stocks are up 33 percent since Trump's election.

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Fly the United States Flag at Half-Staff now Until Sunset, on the day of the Interment for John Glenn Presidential Proclamation -Death of John Glenn DEATH OF JOHN GLENN ———

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ... A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the memory of John Glenn, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first.

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to fund operations but instead should be there for one-time expenses such as capital items.”

So when it comes to a vote next week, I will not be siding with other city councilors who are making very bad arguments for spending free cash on operating expenses. Instead, I will be taking a more fiscally responsible approach and listen to the advice of experts like out auditor, Thomas Scanlon, who deal with municipal finances for a living.

Before I close, I just want to say how amazing it has been to meet and see all the wonderful events and activities the hundreds of involved citizens across the city are working on. Westfield is going through a mini-Renaissance in arts, culture, and volunteerism that is breathing new life into our city. It’s been fantastic to meet so many wonderful people who care so much about our city to give their time and talents to our community. Thank you to all!

With that, I want to wish all my fellow Westfield citizens a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays. See you in 2017!

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in the downtown section of Ward 3. If you are interested in participating in that program, please contact me so I can put you on the contact list.

As always, I am available to all Ward 3 and Westfield residents. If you have any issues with the city with which you need assistance, please contact me at (413) 570-0899, or a.surprise@ cityofwestfield.org. I also host regular monthly office hours at Press Room, in the Westfield News Building at 62 School St. My office hours are on the Second Monday of each month from 11:30am to 1:00pm, and on the Fourth Monday of each month from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

I want to take a moment to thank my constituents in Ward 3 for your support. It has been my honor to represent you and your interests at City Hall. With your continued support, I look forward to working hard to make Westfield a better place to live and raise our families.

God Bless.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Westfield!

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Although Breton saw the national stage as an amazing experience so early into his promising career, he also remembers the effort it took just to get his bike onto the airplane and on its way to Tulsa.

“We had to take it all apart,” said Breton Provencal.

Once it was taken apart, Breton’s father had the duties of bubble wrapping the bike.

“Good thing my dad had to do that,” said Breton.

The BMX National race not only featured kids from across the United States, it also included talented riders from outside of the country.

Breton noted that he made a friend from Australia, who is another talented rider. The two boys got to know each other and spent time riding on the track with one another.

After the boy told Breton he could come to Australia to race, the two exchanged emails so they can stay in contact.

“So now we can stay friends forever,” said

Breton.

Once he and the rest of his family were able to finally dive into their own beds after getting back from Tulsa, the return back to their home didn’t mean the racing was going to stop.

Last weekend, still hanging onto 19 wins as an intermediate, Breton earned his 20th career victory at that level in a race in Trumbull, Conn. and reached expert.

As the season ends on Dec. 15, this upcoming weekend is the last chance for Breton to earn any more points at the expert level.

Going into the off-season, Breton and his parents will spend most of their weekends at an indoor BMX facility in Endicott, N.Y. called Grippen Park BMX. Kasie is proud of what the young Phenom she calls her son has accomplished and is excited for the future.

“In order to get where he was, he trained and raced every weekend,” said Kasie Provencal. “There’s so much potential.”

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St. Mary’s Preschool Concert Jackson Quigley can sing and ring the bells.

Charlette Flores and Meghan O’Connor get ready to sing.

McKinley Jaegar want to be a elf for Santa.

St. Mary’s Preschool gave a concert to family and friends for the Christmas holiday. The 30 excited preschoolers dressed in Christmas attire and sang Christmas Carols and eat munchkins. To see these pictures and more of the concert you can visit www. thewestfieldnews.com (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher)

Sophia Sullivan and Haley Daley-Brady are singing buddies in this song.

Marcy Gregoire leads the group with her guitar.

Mia Kozik all dressed in Christmas colors.

Abbie Vassallo makes you smile.

Meghan O’Connor, P.J. Collins and McKinley Jaeger enjoy singing Christmas Caroles.

Jackson Quigley and Lila Nietsche ring the bells and sing “Jingle Bells”.

Lila Nietsche and Isabelle Fregeau enjoy singing together.

Lynn Collins with P.J. waiting for munchkins.

P.J. Collins and McKinley Jaeger are dressed as elves.

Jackson Quigley claps along with the music.

Abbie Vassallo smiles with the music.

Lynn Collins poses with the elves; P.J. Collins, Isabelle Fregeau and McKinley Jaeger.

Mikhaila Burton loves to sing.

Ethan or Aiden Kerkhoff, can you tell?

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SPORTS GATEWAY VS. HOPKINS ACADEMY

NICK ROSSO Gabby Goralzyk, center, pushes the tempo on offense for the Gators. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Bombers sink Easthampton

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – This year’s Westfield Bombers’ swim team exploded onto the scene with splashing results Friday against visiting Easthampton.

Gateway’s Gabby Goralzyk sizes up the basket with a defender in her face. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Gateway’s Megan Wright (31) attempts to gain possession of the opening tip-off against Hopkins in a high school girls’ basketball season opener Friday night in Huntington. (Photo

by Chris Putz)

Gateway’s Audrey Gamble (22) defends the ball.

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Gateway coach Eli Robbins, center, attempts to rally his “troops” during a timeout. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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BOYS’ SWIMMING Westfield 134, Easthampton 31 Westfield claimed first-place in every single race, and swept several events.

Nick Rosso won the 200 freestyle relay (2:02.18), 100 breaststroke (1:11.23), and partnered up with Matt Morash, Adrian Orszulak, and Matt Rowbotham to win the 200 free relay (4:06.67) to lead help lead Westfield in its season opener.

Tommy Russell also won two individual events – the 200 individual medley (2:11.27) and 500 freestyle (5:15.62) – as did Cole Viamari (100 butterfly, 1:03.78; 100 backstroke, 1:07.55).

Viamari combined efforts with Mat Hancharonak, Patrick Lurgio, and Connor Johnson-Corwin to finish first in the 200 free relay (1:53.80) Johnson-Corwin was also part of the winning 200 medley relay team with Jack Beaulieu, Matt Morash, and Gabe Centeno (2:03.76).

Patrick Lurgio won the 50 free,(25.36), Morash claimed victory in the 100 freestyle (55.17), and Kevin Hayes topped all divers (147.75).

“It was a very good meet for the girls to lead off the season … a great start for both teams,” Westfield coach Tom Lewis said.

GIRLS’ SWIMMING Westfield 124, Easthampton 62 Emilie Pease (100 butterfly, 1:08.31; 100 breaststroke, 1:20.75) and Alexis Bradley (100 freestyle, 1:01.66; 100 backstroke, 1:08.61) each won two events to lead Westfield (1-0).

Pease was also one of four swimmers (Casey Sturmer, Rachel Charette, and Sara Russell being the others) teaming together to capture gold in the 200 medley relay (2:04.93).

Russell won the 50 free (28:26) and also teamed up with Lizzie Fraser, Lauren Jablonski, and Charette to win the 400 free relay (4:19.13). Westfield’s 200 freestyle relay team (Charette, Sturmer, Shoemaker, Kaitlyn Moran) also claimed first in 1:58.56.

Claudia Tosi was the top diver with 187.35 points for Westfield. Bombers’ Emily Langlois finished first in the 500 freestyle (5:51.91) and diving Claudia Tulsey (187.35 points).

——— NOTES: In other sporting events Friday, the Gateway High School girls’ basketball team hosted Hopkins Academy.

Despite it being opening night, Hopkins appeared to have a good handle of things, racing out to a 21-1 first-quarter lead … Southwick’s indoor track team opened against Hampshire and South Hadley at Smith College in Northampton.

Gateway’s Becca Herman (23) dribbles into the paint against Hopkins. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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WINTER ’16-17 HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Dec. 12 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 13 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 14 WRESTLING at Southwick, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Box Out Cancer Challenge vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Technical Academy High School, 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Box Out Cancer Challenge vs. St. Mary, Westfield Technical Academy High School, 7 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Academy, Sherry A. Webb Gymnasium, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Academy, Sherry A. Webb Gymnasium, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 20 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 21 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Dec. 22 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Easthampton, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Easthampton, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, Jan. 9

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Dec. 12 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 13 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 14 ICE HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Box Out Cancer Challenge vs. Smith Voke, Westfield Technical Academy High School, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Box Out Cancer Challenge vs. Gateway, Westfield Technical Academy High School, 5 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter Public School, Westfield Middle School South, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter Public School, Westfield Middle School South, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 21 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Mount Everett, Westfield Middle School North, 5 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Mount Everett, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 22 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Dec. 23 ICE HOCKEY vs. Taconic, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 2 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, Westfield Middle School North, 6 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 26 ICE HOCKEY at Greenfield, Collins-Moylan Arena, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 27 ICE HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 No Sports Scheduled

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Monday, Dec. 12 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 13 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs.

Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday, Dec. 14 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Dec. 15 BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Box Out Cancer Challenge vs. Gateway, 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Box Out Cancer Challenge vs. Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 20 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 21 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Dec. 22 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, Jan. 11 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 12 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

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

Friday, Jan. 13 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. John J. Duggan Academy, 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday, Jan. 25 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 26 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 6 p.m.

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

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

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Saturday, Dec. 10 WRESTLING @ Kick Off Quad Meet, West Springfield High School, 9 a.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Minnechaug, Amelia Park Arena, 6 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 13 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Monson, Quarry Hill Elementary School, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Minnechaug, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. West Springfield, 5:30 p.m.

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

Thursday, Dec. 15 ICE HOCKEY at West Springfield, Olympia Rink, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Agawam, Agawam Junior High School, 4 p.m.

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

BOYS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Central @ Smith College, 6:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Putnam @ Smith College, 6:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Belchertown, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 WRESTLING @ Longmeadow Early Bird Tournament, Longmeadow High School, 9 a.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Shrewsbury, Tabor Academy Ice Rink, 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 18 ICE HOCKEY vs. TBD, Tabor Academy Ice Rink, Time TBA Monday, Dec. 19 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Holyoke, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, Olympia Ice Center, 8:20 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 WRESTLING vs. Southwick, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 22 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Central, 5:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Holyoke, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Central, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Holyoke, 7:30 p.m.

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

Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday, Dec. 28 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Watertown, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Watertown, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

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

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Northampton, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4 ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Jan. 6 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Longmeadow @ Smith College, 3:45 p.m.

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

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

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

Monday, Jan. 9 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis, 5:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 10 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Central, 7 p.m.

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

WRESTLING at Ludlow, 7 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, Dec. 11 JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, Cyr Arena, Time TBD Monday, Dec. 12 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 13 BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. John J. Duggan Academy, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 WRESTLING vs. Gateway, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Palmer, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Ludlow @ Smith College, 3:45 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Frontier, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 20 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

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

WRESTLING at Westfield, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 22 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Ware, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Ware, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Regional, 7 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Palmer, 7 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Ware, 7 p.m.

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

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Pope Francis, Dupont

Middle School, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

WRESTLING at Granby, 7 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Granby, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Sun., Jan. 8 JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Westfield, Olympia Ice Center, Time TBD Monday, Jan. 9 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

WRESTLING vs. Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, Jan. 15 JV ICE HOCKEY at Wahconah, Olympia Ice Center, Time TBD Monday, Jan. 16 Tuesday, Jan. 17 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Palmer, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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Lowry scores 34 points, Raptors rally to beat Celtics 101-94

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Not too many teams have been able to outshoot the Raptors this season. The Celtics were the latest to try and fail.

Kyle Lowry scored 21 of his season-high 34 points in the second half to help Toronto hold on for a 101-94 victory over Boston on Friday night.

Toronto erased an eight-point halftime deficit and led by as many as 11 in the fourth quarter. The Celtics pulled within four in the final minute, but Al Horford fouled Lowry on a 3-point attempt with 30 seconds to play.

Lowry made all three free throws to help close out the victory.

DeMar DeRozan added 24 points, and Norman Powell had 20. The Raptors have won eight of their last nine.

"I don't think we've had a tough game in that sense of having to come back and fight," Lowry said. "But we've done it before so I think our team is equipped to handle the pressure situations that's going on. We just kept going at it."

Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas sat out his second straight game with a strained right groin. Marcus Smart started in his place, but struggled to keep up with Lowry down the stretch.

Horford and Avery Bradley each had 19 points to lead Boston.

Boston had nine 3-pointers in the first half and used a 13-0 run in the second quarter to take a 14-point lead. The Raptors crawled out of that hole with 21-3 run in the third. Lowry had 14 points in the quarter.

The Celtics kept firing 3s in the second half, but cooled off and finished 17 for 42 for the game.

"They just weren't falling tonight," Bradley said. "We got some really good looks in the second half. We just weren't making shots."

DeRozan said the Raptors' defense in the third quarter, limiting Boston to just five field goals while forcing five turnovers, is something to build on.

"It shows a lot about how resilient we are," he said. "No matter if things aren't going well for us, we can always play extremely hard defensively and try to figure out a way to win."

TIP-INS Raptors: Powell started in place of DeMarre Carroll, who was given the night off to rest and was not with the team. F Bruno Caboclo (sore right knee) also did not travel.

Celtics: Tied a franchise high with 17 made 3-pointers. ... Shot just 12 of 42 from the field in the second half. ... Were outscored 33-18 in the third quarter.

MAKING PROGRESS The closest Thomas came to basketball Friday was matching up against some kids in a pregame video game challenge on NBA 2K, which was played on the TD Garden jumbotron. He said that he's making progress in rehabbing from his groin strain and is hoping to return Wednesday when the Celtics play at San Antonio.

"It's getting better. It hasn't gotten any worse," Thomas said. "Today I feel a lot better than I have since I've gotten the injury. So we'll see."

MINUTES WATCH

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) drives on Boston Celtics' Kelly Olynyk during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) As much production as the Raptors have gotten out of Lowry this season, coach Dwane Casey said the coaching staff is mindful of the number of minutes he's playing. Lowry entered the night averaging 37.4 minutes per game, which was second in the NBA behind only New Orleans' Anthony Davis (38.1). He played 36 minutes Friday.

"It's a big concern," Casey said. "We watch it. We try to keep it down as much as we can.

But at the same time we're trying to win games. Because if we don't win as many games as we did last year worried about resting players, then we don't get home court advantage last year."

UP NEXT Raptors: Host Milwaukee on Monday night.

Celtics: Begin a two-game trip at Oklahoma City on Sunday night.

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Approaching the Family After Suicide Dear Annie: I read your articles in my local paper. I know it’s hard to always find the right answer for someone, as some may agree with you and some may disagree. It is now that I come to you for some words of wisdom. I hope someone else out there like me will read this and help gather some advice to send our way, too.

We had a close friend kill himself recently. It was devastating to everyone, especially for his family. I still find myself trying to find the right words to say to the family members.

When I see them, I really don’t want to ask, “How are you doing?” I know that opens the wounds every time they hear that, and I know it’s killing them, too. But I also know they would consider me insensitive if I were not to say anything about things at all. What is something proper to say or ask?

You’re never prepared for this, and there is no simple etiquette regarding this delicate subject. -- Sudden Loss for Words in TN Dear Sudden: I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re right; there is no simple etiquette in the face of pain that is so profound and personal. Don’t worry yourself about finding the right words to say. Your feelings will surpass your phrasing.

Extend your warmth to the family members the next time you see them by letting them know you’re thinking of them, even if they need some space for the time being. Tell them, in your own words, that you will always be there for them in whatever capacity they need. What matters is that you are a loving presence in their lives.

Dear Annie: I’d like to offer a different position than the letters I’ve seen addressing “Frustrated in Maine’s” dislike of being asked by a restaurant’s waitstaff whether he would like change.

I think that this is an argument of semantics and part of the generational divide, much like the inherent dislike of the phrase “no problem” (which is a whole different can of worms).

After speaking with a few other young people, I’ve found a pattern: Many millennials prefer to work with whole numbers when paying for meals. So rather than calculate a 15 percent tip exactly, they’ll approximate it and round to the nearest dollar (or to the nearest bill they have available). As long as the difference isn’t too great, they’re content to perhaps give closer to a 20-25 percent tip to a good waiter if that means they won’t have to deal with small change.

Hence, waitstaff has come into the habit of asking, “Would you like your change?” It’s less fishing for a tip and more asking, “Have you included my tip in the money you gave me, or do you want me to bring back the change?” In such a busy environment as a restaurant, I don’t blame servers for trying to save an extra trip back to the table. When the difference is very large (for example, when someone uses a $50 bill on a $20 tab), they usually won’t even ask and will simply bring the change.

I doubt any of these servers are intending to be rude, and I’m completely astounded that people would withhold tip money (which makes up the majority of waitstaff’s pay) over something so petty -- especially if someone was an otherwise wonderful server. -- Flabbergasted in North Dakota Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE FOSTERING A FUTURE Dear Heloise: My friend asked me to FOSTER A DOG. I was happy to do it, because I love dogs.

This dog is amazing! I’m keeping her for just a week, and then she will be adopted, but in that time, I want to get her socialized and used to being around people. Then she’ll get spayed, get her shots and get adopted into a fabulous family, hopefully with a big backyard and kids to play with.

When she’s settled with her new family and on a schedule, her personality will bloom -- I’m excited for her future!

You can search the hashtag #FosteringSavesLives to read amazing adoption stories. Thanks for being a voice for animals.

Oh, and I’d like for Lulu to be a “Pet Pal,” please! -Elizabeth in San Antonio PET PAL Dear Readers: We are featuring Lulu as our Pet Pal. She is in foster care right now until she finds her “Furever Family.”

Lulu is a corgi and beagle mix, and about 15 pounds, with a sweet temperament. To see Lulu and our other Pet Pals, visit www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.” -- Heloise

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DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016: This year you open up to many new ideas that you might carry into realization. Good vibes often emanate from you, especially when you are not serious.

You enjoy living life to the fullest much more than in the past. If you are single, a flirtation enters your life through a friend.

You will see a friendship evolve with the romance as well. If you are attached, the two of you embody a lighter and less demanding lifestyle. You still make commitments, but you pick what you want your obligations to be. TAURUS can be very stubborn.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Plans made yesterday might no longer suit you. How you see a personal matter changes with time and some consideration. Avoid someone who could be overly serious; you don’t need to be around a downer. Choose to partake in some kind of holiday ritual. Tonight: As you like it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You’ll find yourself in the mood to make the most of every moment.

You could find a conversation to be taxing. Postpone it, if you can. Opportunities knock on your door. Your biggest issue will be choosing which ones to say “yes” to. Tonight: Honor your desires first.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You know what works for you and why. You know what is necessary to make a holiday project work well.

Discuss your plans with others. Your sense of humor will come out in the evening. A loved one delights you with his or her silliness. Tonight: Don’t push too hard.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You could be in the holiday party circuit. You can’t force yourself to relish every moment, yet today you seem to be able to dive into anything involving the holidays with a smile. Indulge a loved one who has issues with this time of year. Tonight: You choose the activity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You like to take the lead in social situations, and you will do just that today. An issue might emerge once you step up to the plate. Ask yourself whether you can honor a fast-changing scenario that might not suit you. You will find the answer soon. Tonight: A force to be admired.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Do some planning, whether it involves staying in town or traveling elsewhere. Start adhering to a stricter schedule if you have errands to run; otherwise, the pressure will become too intense. A call will be important in settling plans. Tonight: Show up at a holiday event.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You could be pressured to do something that your partner or a loved one wants you to do. The stress will build until you complete what needs to happen.

Open up conversations with this person, and make sure you are reading the situation correctly. Tonight: At a favorite restaurant.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Complete any key errands or projects that you feel are important. A partner or friend will be wanting your company. This person also might ask for some holiday help. You could be decorating a tree before you know it. Tonight: Stay on top of the moment as best you can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH You could be drained by recent events, plans and projects. Make today your couch potato day. Taking some time off from the holiday shenanigans will rebuild your energy and help invigorate your thoughts for the next few weeks. Tonight: Choose a favorite stressbuster.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Defer to others so that you can handle everything else on your to-do list.

Your sense of humor helps a child to be less intense. A discussion about intentions and expectations might be in order.

You probably are not on the same page as a loved one. Tonight: Your treat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Your happiness is tied to a family member’s well-being and happiness. On one level, you could be causing yourself a problem. On a different level, it is important to express your feelings in a viable manner. Tonight: Invite friends over to celebrate; the reason is up to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You will want to get out of the house, or wherever you are, and do some shopping. Even a slight change of scen-

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Monster Energy Cup Series?

Farewell, Tony Stewart and Gordon take 142 wins, seven championships to the off-ramp

By Godwin Kelly

Not so fast. While NASCAR did indeed introduce Monster Energy as the new title sponsor for its biggest series (it replaces Sprint, which replaced Nextel, which replaced Winston, which started this whole process), it strongly hinted at a new Cup-free name.

It did? I must’ve missed it.

Sometimes, particularly in high-level business or political discussions, you have to listen to what’s not said, or read what’s not written. No one said, and no marketing director wrote, the words “Monster Energy Cup Series.” They all referred to the big-league circuit as NASCAR’s “premier series,” which has long been NASCAR’s way of describing a series that has had several different nameplates over the decades. Other than waiting for definitive word on how much the deal is worth, the only other thing to await is the official name of the series. Weird, but true, and that’s the age in which we live.

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Kasey Kahne did WHAT?

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ASCAR lost another good man — to retirement, that is.

Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart signed out as a full-time Cup driver when the checkered flag fell at HomesteadMiami Speedway.

“I’m proud,” he said after exiting his No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet. “It’s been an awesome 21 years racing in NASCAR with the Xfinity Series and the Cup Series.”

The 45-year-old Indiana native raced out of the series on his terms, scoring his last career victory at the road course in Sonoma, California, and qualifying for the Chase playoffs.

Stewart had to do it the hard way, because he sat out the first eight races with a back injury suffered in a nonracing-related incident only weeks from the start of the season.

Stewart becomes the second multichampionship driver to get out of the Cup Series game in as many years.

Four-time champ Jeff Gordon hung up his helmet following the 2015 season. Gordon, too, won in his final year, at Martinsville Speedway, which got him into the Championship Round of the Chase.

Gordon, like Stewart, announced his intentions before the start of the season.

So if you put their stats in a bowl and mixed it all around, you would get seven titles and 142 wins.

That is a lot of accomplishment being taken off the NASCAR table in the span of two years.

Gordon and Stewart, both trendsetters in their own ways, may have set the table for future drivers who enjoy success and get out to make way for the next generation.

In the old days, drivers would hang on to their rides until they tiptoed into their 50s.

Darrell Waltrip was 53 when he let go of the wheel in 2000. Richard Petty was 54 when he went for the exit in 1992.

If you look now, the vast majority of Cup Series drivers are in their 20s and 30s and pressing veterans such as Matt Kenseth (44), Jimmie Johnson (41) and

SPEED FREAKS

It might be the most amazing racing stat ever, even stranger than Delma Cowart’s claim that “I never won a race but I never lost a party.” That one was largely unsubstantiated, yet eyewitness accounts usually corroborated.

But Kahne’s freaky statistical mark is truly amazing. According to the official bookkeepers, Kahne ran more laps than any other Cup driver in 2016 (10,355 of the 10,523). Here’s the weird part: Kahne led NONE of those laps. Not one lap out front. And he’s in Hendrick Motorsports equipment, by the way. Crazy. Or sad.

A Dodge return?

It seems highly likely. CEO Sergio Marchionne let the cat out of the bag Sunday at Daytona, where he was attending Ferrari’s ballyhooed “World Final” (as head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, he’s also head of Ferrari). Unless Sergio reads from a different playbook, these things aren’t leaked from such a high level unless the infrastructure is already on the drawing board.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for 27 years. Reach him at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

Confetti falls on Tony Stewart and host Guy Fieri last week during a NASCAR event at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. GETTY IMAGES/JONATHAN FERREY

Kevin Harvick (turns 41 this week).

Stewart jumped into NASCAR racing with both feet in 1999 and became an immediate threat with his firebrand style and aggressive driving.

In his rookie season he scored three victories and earned a pair of pole positions for Joe Gibbs Racing. Just four years in, he scored his first championship, under the old points system, by piling up three wins and 21 top-10 finishes.

NASCAR went to a Chase format — a limited amount of drivers running for championship honors — in 2004 after Kenseth clinched the 2003 crown before the final race.

Like Gordon before him, Stewart was very quick to point out that he has not retired from racing. He could show up for a sports-car race at Daytona or a half-mile dirt oval in Ohio on any given weekend.

“Stay tuned,” he said. “We will let you know when we know. It won’t be long. We aren’t going to wait too long.”

Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

ONLINE EXTRAS

A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

Are you as confident as Junior is about his return in Daytona?

GODSPEAK: It looks like Daytona is a carrot that Junior is using to get him over that last battery of testing. Don’t forget, there will be a Mrs. Earnhardt when Daytona rolls around, and she will make sure Junior is A-OK before getting behind the wheel.

KEN’S CALL: There’s still a long way to go when it comes to figuring out issues of the brain, but I know this: Nothing is certain until it’s certain, and even

then, it could be only temporary. And that’s a long way to go to say “no.”

Any suggestions on what to buy Junior for a wedding gift?

GODSPEAK: He is eating better these days, watching his weight, so a juicer sounds appropriate. If not, we could use one in the office.

KEN’S CALL: Given his love of the old days, I’d ship him some vinyl — some Sons of the Pioneers, Webb Pierce and Flatt &

Scruggs.

Will Casey Mears get another ride?

GODSPEAK: Not in the NASCAR Cup Series. Look for him to follow in the footsteps of Elliott Sadler, who left Cup and prospered in Xfinity Series racing.

KEN’S CALL: Probably. Decent drivers who don’t burn bridges always do. His booting from Germain was a business deal, it seems, but thankfully the boot didn’t land on crew chief Bootie Barker.

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NASCAR CHAMPION Facts and figures about Cup Series driver and team Driver champion: Jimmie Johnson Team: No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet SS Johnson’s championships: Jimmie Johnson has won his seventh NASCAR Cup Series championship (2016, ’13, ’10, ’09, ’08, ’07, ’06) Others with seven: NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty (1979, ’75, ’74, ’72, ’71, ’67, ’64) and Dale Earnhardt (1994, ’93, ’91, ’90, ’87, ’86, ’80) Championship win: Johnson becomes the third different driver to win a Cup Series championship in the elimination-style format in the Chase (Kevin Harvick, 2014 and Kyle Busch, 2015). In each case the driver won the race at Homestead to earn the crown.

Johnson’s numbers: Five wins, 11 top-fives, 16 top-10s and one pole Career stats: In 15 seasons, Johnson has posted 80 wins (most among active drivers), 216 top-five and 330 top-10 finishes. Johnson also leads the series in wins during the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup with 29.

Owner Champion: Rick Hendrick, Hendrick Motorsports. This is Hendrick Motorsports’ 12th series owner championship, the most all time (2016, ’13, ’10, ’09, ’08, ’07, ’06, ’01, ’98, ’97, ’96, ’95). Hendrick Motorsports has won 12 of the past 22 Cup Series championships (1995-2016).

— Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly @news-jrnl.com

NASCAR NEWS AND NOTES

Dillon replaces Mears Veteran Casey Mears, who scored only one NASCAR Cup Series win in his career, was released from the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet and replaced

by Ty Dillon, who is the grandson of another Cup Series team owner, Richard Childress.

Mears had been driving the No. 13 machine since 2010. Dillon, 24, has made 18 Cup starts over the past three years, including a relief stint for the injured Tony Stewart during the early stages of the 2016 season.

Crew chief Robert “Bootie” Barker will return as the team’s crew chief in 2017. Geico will be back as the primary sponsor. Germain gets its cars and engines from Richard Childress Racing.

“I think it’s just going to help us all work a little bit closer,” Dillon told SiriusXM. “Everything is going to be working hopefully a little bit better between RCR, and everybody just wants to keep growing at Germain Racing and that’s what I’m excited for.

Everyone’s got a positive attitude to move forward. I’m looking forward to growing as a driver and also growing

Ty Dillon won’t be crawling into his No. 3 Xfinity Series Chevy much any more. He will replace Casey Mears in the No. 13 Cup Series Chevy in 2017. GETTY IMAGES/SEAN GARDNER

with this team.

“It’s not just making it to the Cup Series for me and Germain Racing. We want to go win races and we want to go win championships. But this is a great start in putting our foot in that direction.”

Biffle released by Roush Roush Fenway Racing and driver Greg Biffle have parted ways after the conclusion of the 2016 NASCAR season. Biffle, the organization’s

longest-tenured driver, drove the No. 16 Ford since 2002. He joined Roush Fenway in 1998, and worked his way up through the NASCAR ranks, winning championships in the Truck and Xfinity Series and finishing second in Cup points one time.

“We’ve had an incredible run and I am so appreciative for the opportunity to be a part of Roush Fenway,” said Biffle. “For a kid that grew up in Washington, I'm extremely proud of everything we have been able to accomplish over the last 19 years — both on and off the track. I’ve enjoyed every minute. I’m excited about the next chapter of my life, and I look forward to exploring other opportunities.”

The Vancouver native, who was first recommended to Jack Roush by the late Hall-of-Famer Benny Parsons, brought Roush Fenway its first two NASCAR championships in 2000 (Trucks) and 2002 (Xfinity). He came up just 35 points short of being the only driver to win a championship in all three major series with his runner-up finish in the 2005 season, when he led the series with six victories and led more than 1,300 laps.

Gordon in Rolex 24 Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon will compete in the Jan. 28-29 Rolex 24 At Daytona IMSA road race. Gordon will co-drive the No. 10 Cadillac with Ricky and Jordan Taylor plus Max Angelelli.

Wayne Taylor and Angelelli own the race team, which was launched in 2007.

Gordon, 45, retired as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver following the 2015 season, but was called back to duty this year by team owner Rick Hendrick to sub for ailing Dale Earnhardt Jr. in eight Cup Series races.

Gordon’s lone previous Rolex 24 appearance, in 2007, came with the same team. He co-drove the No. 10 Pontiac Riley Daytona Prototype with Angelelli, Wayne Taylor and Jan Magnussen to a third-place result.

Gordon, now an analyst on NASCAR on FOX telecasts, and the No. 10 team will be part of the debut race for the brand-new Cadillac DPi-V.R, which was officially unveiled last week by the manufacturer.

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

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

Reliable and experienced.

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

Average driveway $40.

Very dependable & reliable.

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

APARTMENT WESTFIELD: 1st Floor, 2 Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen & Bath. 1st/Last/Security. $825 p/month + utiities. 413-250-4811

WESTFIELD- 3RD FLOOR, 3bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bath. $950/month plus utilities. First, last, and security.

413-250-4811.

Westfield: 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath.

Down-town $1200 + utilities.

Available Immediately.

413-454-8308 Call or Text

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

STORAGE

ROOMS

STORAGE

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

Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard.

Year-round discounts.

Safe and secure.

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

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

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

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

413-788-6787 top-truck.com

TREE SERVICE

PLUMBING & HEATING Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC

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

Westfield - 2nd Floor, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath. $650 p/month includes utilities.

1st/Last/Security. No pets.

413-250-4811

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Buying junk or wrecked cars and light trucks.

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

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

CanFIREWOOD AFFORDABLE

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

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

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

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

413-237-2053

OFFICE SPACE Open Space Office Available 82 Broad St., Westfield Call for appointment 562-2295

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

Call Peter at 413-354-6593

MOBILE HOMES MONSON - 2006 2 Bedroom home in nice small family ark.

Needs TLC. Air, Shingles. $39,900 593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

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

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SALE Call (413) 562-4181 Ext. 118