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Velis’ Stolen Valor Act approved

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved the Stolen Valor Act sponsored by state Rep. John Velis (D-Westfield).

The bill must now be signed by Gov. Charlie Baker before becoming a law. It would then create the strictest law in the country regarding stealing a veteran’s valor.

“This shows, once again, that Massachusetts is leading from the front,” said Velis, a U.S. Army captain and veteran himself.

The Stolen Valor Act was filed

by Velis at the start of the year. It was approved unanimously by the House right before Veteran’s Day, and was approved 39-0 in the Senate.

Velis said he was very grateful.

“I want to thank my colleagues – I could not be happier,” he said.

Velis’ Stolen Valor Act makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and imprisonment, to use fake military ID or falsely represent oneself as a veteran or service member for financial gain, or to wear a military uniform, awards or decoration a person has not earned.

A federal Stolen Valor law makes it illegal to falsely claim a military medal for financial gain.

Velis’ act is the strictest one on the country.

“It’s a big deal,” he said.

Velis said he hoped Baker would sign the bill into law as early as next week.

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Marek Jewelers was still closed on November 18 (Photo by Christine Charnosky, November 18, 2015).

Westfield High School students showed support for Principal Dennis Duquette this morning.

Westfield High School principal ‘on leave’

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Westfield High School students showed support for Principal Dennis Duquette Thursday morning following an announcement that he was on leave.

Superintendent Suzanne Scallion dispelled rumors yesterday that Duquette was escorted from the building Wednesday morning.

Rumors began circulating online that he was “escorted See Principal, Page 8 Westfield High School Principal Dennis Duquette.

City jeweler wanted for larceny from customers

By CHRISTINE CHARNOSKY Staff Writer WESTFIELD — Police have issued a warrant for a local jeweler who is accused of stealing customers’ property valued between $5,000 to $10,000.

On November 11, a larceny was reported in the police logs at 11:16 a.m. regarding Marek Jewelers, located at 82 Main Street, stating, “this is an ongoing investigation.”

On Wednesday, Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe said the department has requested a warrant for the arrest of the store’s owner, Scott Marek, of 51 Kimberly Drive in Enfield, Connecticut.

Customers brought in items to be repaired or to be sold on consignment, but their items were not getting fixed nor eturned, nor were they receiving money for items that may have been sold, McCabe said.

So far, there are six separate counts of larceny over $250 with the cases dating back to February, he said.

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Columbia Gas reminds customers of carbon monoxide safety

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State education board approves new hybrid test

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Students will have yet another test to take in the spring of 2017.

This one will be a combination of the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) and PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) and will eliminate the tests currently administered.

Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional Schools Superintendent John Barry announced the approval of the next generation MCAS this week. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) approved DESE Commissioner Micthell D. Chester’s recommendation

for MCAS 2.0 Nov. 17.

“The approach I have recommended lets us continue to benefit from the high-quality, nextgeneration PARCC assessment in which we’ve invested a great deal of time and effort. But it also ensures that the assessment will reflect the Commonwealth’s unique needs and concerns, Chester wrote in his recommendation.

The hybrid test is the first major assessment overhaul since MCAS was established nearly two decades ago.

Barry, who has spoken out against the numerous tests students take, said the district will have to look at its computer stations because the new test will be primarily administered on

computers.

“There will be a paper test available,” he added.

MCAS is a written test while PARCC is computer-driven.

DESE also voted Tuesday to extend the “hold harmless” provision an extra year. It means districts and schools using a new test will not be downgraded for poor test results in 2017, as well as 2016.

MCAS will remain the required test for high school graduation through at least the class of 2019, meaning that sophomores will still take it in spring 2017.

The education board expects all schools to give the new test on computer by 2019.

DR. JOHN BARRY Southwick-TollandGranville Regional Schools Superintendent

SPRINGFIELD– With winter weather just around the corner, and heating equipment expected to work longer to keep homes warm, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts encourages customers to stay safe by recognizing the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.

“We all get busy rushing around during this upcoming holiday season, when the winter weather begins to creep up, and many of us may overlook making sure heating equipment and chimneys are operating safely,” said Columbia Gas of Massachusetts President Steve Bryant.

“Please ensure you only allow licensed professionals to work on heating equipment. We want our customers to stay warm and safe in their homes now and throughout the heating season.”

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, non-corrosive gas created whenever combustion takes place without sufficient oxygen. Carbon monoxide has proven to be very poisonous – and lethal – if allowed to accumulate in enclosed spaces. Malfunctioning and/or improperly vented appliances are major sources of carbon monoxide.

CARBON MONOXIDE PREVENTION TIPS: • Purchase carbon monoxide detectors or, if you already have them, make sure they are operating properly.

• Make certain all fuel-burning equipment (coal, wood, natural gas, propane, pellet stoves, Kerosene, and fuel oil) is installed, inspected and operating properly.

• Hire a professional to install all fuel burning appliances, including ovens, stoves and clothes dryers.

• Do not cut off or restrict air sources to appliances.

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Annual Candy Cane Fair set Once again, for almost 100 years, the First Congregational Church located on 18 Broad Street, will open its doors for its annual Candy Cane Fair.

This year, many unusual gifts and Christmas items will be on display to add to the Christmas spirit for everyone who attends.

Doors open on Friday from 4:00-7:00 p,m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to come and enjoy this friendly event.

Pictured are Joan Deacon, Mayme Lajoie, Rita Willard, Marylyn Smith, Lynn Brownlee, Norma Woodruff and Jean Zimmerman. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

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Massachusetts woman wins $1M on scratch ticket for 2nd time BOSTON (AP) — Few people are lucky enough to win $1 million in the lottery.

But one Massachusetts woman has now done it twice.

Constance Carpenito, of Stoneham, recently won a $1 million prize on a scratch ticket in the $10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire instant game.

A spokesman for the Massachusetts Lottery says Carpenito also won $1 million on a scratch ticket back in 1996.

Both tickets were purchased at the same Stop & Shop supermarket on Main Street in her hometown. If that isn’t enough, she also once bought a $20,000 winning ticket at the store.

Carpenito says she plays $20 in lottery tickets every week. She plans to put her most recent winnings toward a very special Christmas for her family.

MASSACHUSETTS MassCash 16-20-23-25-31 Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $20 million Megabucks Doubler 01-11-17-27-28-35 Estimated jackpot: $6.9 million Numbers Evening 9-2-9-1 Numbers Midday 6-0-6-1 Powerball 17-41-46-47-69, Powerball: 6, Power Play: 2 Estimated jackpot: $70 million

CONNECTICUT Cash 5 19-21-25-27-30 Lucky Links Day 01-02-05-09-10-12-17-20 Lucky Links Night 03-05-08-10-16-18-21-22 Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $20 million Play3 Day 8-1-9 Play3 Night 1-7-6 Play4 Day 6-9-7-3 Play4 Night 5-7-9-7

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2015. There are 42 days left in the year.

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n Nov. 19, 1915, labor activist Joe Hill was executed by firing squad in Utah for the murders of Salt Lake City grocer John Morrison and his son,

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ON THIS DATE:

In 1985, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev met for the first time as they began their summit in Geneva. Actor Stepin Fetchit, whose on-screen persona of a shuffling, no-account character generated much controversy, died in Woodland Hills, California, at age 83.

In 1794, the United States and Britain signed Jay’s Treaty, which resolved some issues left over from the Revolutionary War.

In 1990, the pop duo Milli Vanilli were stripped of their Grammy Award because other singers had lent their voices to the “Girl You Know It’s True” album.

In 1831, the 20th president of the United States, James Garfield, was born in Orange Township, Ohio.

In 1995, the animated film “Toy Story,” a Buena Vista Pictures release, had its world premiere in Hollywood. The video of the new Beatles single “Free as a Bird” aired on ABC-TV.

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.

In 1919, the Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles (vehrSY’) by a vote of 55 in favor, 39 against, short of the twothirds majority needed for ratification.

In 1924, movie producer Thomas H. Ince died after celebrating his 42nd birthday aboard the yacht of newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst. (The exact circumstances of Ince’s death remain a mystery.)

In 1942, during World War II, Russian forces launched their winter offensive against the Germans along the Don front.

In 1955, the first issue of National Review, created by William F. Buckley Jr., was published.

In 1969, Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean made the second manned landing on the moon.

In 1975, the film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” starring Jack Nicholson, was released by United Artists.

TEN YEARS AGO:

Two dozen Iraqi men, women and children in Haditha were killed by U.S. Marines after a Marine was killed by a roadside bomb. (Eight Marines were initially charged in the case; one was acquitted and six others had their cases dropped.

The squad leader, Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, received a general discharge under honorable conditions after pleading guilty to negligent dereliction of duty.) President George W. Bush arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders. For the first time in 58 years, Indians legally walked into Pakistan after a landmark decision to temporarily open divided Kashmir’s heavily militarized border following a major earthquake. Tropical Storm Gamma deluged the coast of Central America.

FIVE YEARS AGO:

President Barack Obama, attending a NATO summit in Lisbon, Portugal, won an agreement to build a missile shield over Europe, a victory that risked further aggravating Russia.

Twenty-nine miners were killed by a methane explosion in a southern New Zealand coal mine.

ONE YEAR AGO:

Defying Congress, President Barack Obama ordered sweeping changes in U.S. immigration policy possibly affecting as many as 5 million living illegally in the U.S. Authorities in Honduras discovered the buried bodies of Maria Jose Alvarado, Miss Honduras 2014, and her sister, Sofia, six days after they had disappeared. (Sofia Alvarado’s boyfriend, Plutarco Antonio Ruiz, is accused of the slayings.)

Film and theater director Mike Nichols, 83, died in New York.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Actor Alan Young is 96. Talk show host Larry King is 82. Former General Electric chief executive Jack Welch is 80. Talk show host Dick Cavett is 79. Broadcasting and sports mogul Ted Turner is 77. Singer Pete Moore (Smokey Robinson and the Miracles) is 76. Former Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, is 76. Actor Dan Haggerty is 74. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson is 74. Fashion designer Calvin Klein is 73. Sportscaster Ahmad Rashad is 66.

Actor Robert Beltran is 62. Actress Kathleen Quinlan is 61.

Actress Glynnis O’Connor is 60. Broadcast journalist Ann Curry is 59. Former NASA astronaut Eileen Collins is 59. Actress Allison Janney is 56. Rock musician Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver) is 55. Actress Meg Ryan is 54.

Actress-director Jodie Foster is 53. Actress Terry Farrell is 52. TV chef Rocco DiSpirito is 49. Actor Jason Scott Lee is 49. Olympic gold medal runner Gail Devers is 49. Actress Erika Alexander is 46. Rock musician Travis McNabb is 46.

Singer Tony Rich is 44. Actress Sandrine Holt is 43. Country singer Jason Albert (Heartland) is 42. Country singer Billy Currington is 42. Dancer-choreographer Savion Glover is 42. Country musician Chad Jeffers is 40. Rhythm-and-blues singer Tamika Scott (Xscape) is 40. Rhythm-and-blues singer Lil’ Mo is 38. Olympic gold medal gymnast Kerri Strug is 38. Actor Reid Scott is 38. Actress Katherine Kelly (TV: “Mr. Selfridge”) is 36. Neo-soul musician Browan Lollar is 33. Actor Adam Driver is 32. Actress Samantha Futerman is 28.

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PIONEER VALLEY USO

Food drives for USO Food Pantry support local families of armed forces and troops CHICOPEE — The local Pioneer Valley USO, headquartered at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is continuing its holiday food drive for the USO Food Pantry. This important one-day event to be held at two locations on Saturday November 21 at Stop and Shop, 672 Memorial Drive Chicopee And 57 Main Street Westfield. From 9am -3pm.

A truck will be parked in the parking lot just outside the doors of these stores to accept non-perishable food, paper and health and beauty items.

In addition, cash is always accepted. All work is done by volunteers and board members who spend countless hours giving time and talent to the needs of the Pioneer Valley USO and troop families. Currently, there are just fewer than 200 military families that rely on the many services of the Pioneer Valley USO. "The tough economy has hit military families pretty hard and the USO Food Pantry is just one way we can help make their lives a bit easier, especially during this holiday season. Demand is high this season as the economy has not rebounded for many of our military families.” says David Jubinville, President of the Pioneer Valley USO. “This food drive is vital because it really helps those who want to give, to easily pick up some items while they are shopping and donate to our pantry, literally on the run.”

Military families can benefit from the USO Food Panty donations at the Westover Air Reserve Base at any time and find additional holiday support for their loved ones who cannot make it back this holiday season. The Pioneer Valley USO collects non-perishable foods, daily household needs and accepts food and cash donations yearround.

Riverside Productions offers band training classses

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD – It’s all about the music.

Russell resident Michael Freedman, owner of Riverside Productions at 77 Mill St., knows the importance of capturing the essence of each vocalist or band that walks through his doors. In mid-December, he will launch a new program, band training classes, which will open the doors to musicians in a unique way to network and learn to use one’s skills with others.

“We have created a hub for musicians to meet and promote their shows, as well as take lessons, rehearse and record,” he said.

Freedman’s comfortable atmosphere with comfy couches to relax and network, as well as state-of-the-art studio spaces and a recording room, allows vocalists, songwriters and musicians an ideal space to let their creativity soar.

“The classes will allow musicians to learn, train and play with professionals,” he said.

“The beauty of music is there are no rules.”

During a recent evening interview, Tyler Stroetzel of Westfield was among the musicians who were at the studio making music.

“It’s like a big family here,” said Stroetzel.

“Mike provides a comfortable setting with professional recording equipment.”

Stroetzel, a member of City of Homes, a heavy metal band, has been playing guitar since he was a student at the Southampton Road School. Now at 31, he relishes the reflective time he can spend in one of the studio spaces to concentrate on his music.

“Everything I need to make music is here,” he said.

Michael Santinello of Westfield echoed those sentiments.

“Mike is a hard worker and has built this studio from the ground up,” said Santinello, who is currently a member of the band Southern Rain. “We know what he’s done to create this

space which is a real skill.”

The 2,600-square-foot studio boasts eight colorful acoustically designed and treated rooms, according to Freedman, who is a graduate of Westfield High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

“I was always distracted by playing my guitar, piano or recording music,” he said.

Over the years, Freedman has had a pharmaceutical job in Boston and a site management position for a manufacturing company.

“Through it all, I also bartended for three years to earn extra money,” he said. “This is where I was always surrounded by music.”

Freedman began taking piano lessons at age seven, followed by guitar lessons at 13.

“I took many lessons and was always driven to play in a band,” he said. “Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix were probably the largest influences for me growing up.”

Freedman is hopeful that his business endeavors will provide western Massachusetts with a central location where musicians and the general public can get involved and make music.

“We provide a comfortable, inviting environment where all resources needed are provided so they can keep pursuing their dreams,” he said.

At the end of a long day, Freedman ultimately receives the greatest satisfaction by seeing the progress artists and bands make in their respective genres.

“Whether they are in for recording, rehearsal or simply just to talk about upcoming ideas, there is nothing more satisfying than knowing they are walking out of the door knowing they aren’t giving up,” he said.

For more information on the band training classes, call (413) 896-5332 or send an email to Mfreedman-mf@gmail.com.

Continued from Page 1 • Provide adequate indoor ventilation when using fireplaces or unvented space heaters.

• Never burn charcoal indoors or in an enclosed space.

• Clean chimneys and check for blockages.

• Open garage doors before starting vehicles.

BLANDFORD Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 pm

WESTFIELD Personnel Action Committee at 6 pm

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 pm Board of Selectmen at 5 pm

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

SOUTHWICK Board of Appeals Public Hearing - 625 College Hwy at 7:45 pm

PUBLIC NOTICES Holiday Refuse & Recycling Schedule

Fall Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule WESTFIELD— Leaves and grass clippings will be collected at the curb (in paper bags or loose in barrels) on the following Saturdays: November 7th - if your trash day is Wednesday or Thursday November 21st - if your trash day is Monday or Friday December 5th - if your trash day is Tuesday If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works office at (413) 572-6226.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING SYMPTOMS:

WHAT TO DO: If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning or a natural gas leak, leave the home immediately, and then contact 911.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

The Department of Public Works announces the following holiday Refuse & Recycling Schedule: Thurs.- November 26: THANKSGIVING All trash and recycling collections cancelled Fri. - November 27: Thursday collection of refuse and recycling Sat. - November 28: Friday collection of refuse and recycling Recycling is on the “B” week schedule.

Safety

Carbon monoxide may cause any or all of the following symptoms: • Headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, irregular breathing, ringing in the ears, seeing spots, feeling ill or tired at home, but feeling fine away from home, as well as loss of consciousness and respiratory failure.

• Household symptoms include foul-smelling or stale air, the smell of exhaust fumes, a yellow or orange flame on natural gas ranges and stoves, as well as soot around the outside of a chimney, furnace or water heater flue vent, or large areas of condensation of water vapor on walls or windows]

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Band training camps at Riverside Productions on Mill Street in Westfield. (Photo by Lori Szepelak)

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“Marek is the nephew of the original owner, George Marek, who owned the shop for a long, long time,” McCabe added.

McCabe said he tried calling Marek on behalf of one of the victims but Marek was not calling back.

The phone number to the Westfield store appears to be out of service with an operator stating, “we are unable to complete your call at this time. Please try again later.”

The shop was closed on Wednesday, with a handwritten sign saying, “re-opening Wednesday November 11.”

Several notes have been left by customers, two notes regarding a blue topaz bracelet, one saying, “it means so much to me. It’s from my grandkids.”

Another note says, “trying to retrieve my diamond.”

An email was sent to Marek Jewelers in Enfield, Connecticut. Ray Marek responded to the email by leaving a voice mail message saying, “We have no relationship with him (Scott Marek) at all. This is a separate business.”

According to connecticutcorps.com, the principals of Marek Jewelers in Enfield are listed as

Scott M. Marek of 51 Kimberly Drive and Raymond J. Marek of East Granby.

The Facebook page for Marek Jewelers in Enfield says it is a “family business.”

Scott Marek has other charges against him: On July 15, Scott Marek, 55, of 51 Kimberly Drive was charged with “3rd-degree assault, 2nd-degree breach of peace, 2nd-degree unlawful restraint, possession of more than a halfounce but less than four ounces of a controlled substance, 6th-degree larceny and interfering with an emergency call,” according to the enfieldsource.com.

Additionally, Scott Marek of 51 Kimberly Drive was charged in November 2014 with 6thdegree larceny, in connection with a larceny call at Matt’s Sports Cards, according to the Enfield Source.

The clerk at Westfield District Court said on Wednesday that Marek’s file was not available to the public yet since he has not been arrested nor arraigned.

——— Staff Writer Christine Charnosky can be reached at christinec@ thewestfieldnewsgroup.com

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House poised to approve Syrian refugees bill The bill will see near unanimous support from Republicans and broad support from Democrats.

By LAUREN FRENCH and JOHN BRESNAHAN Politico.com Less than a week after terrorists killed more than a hundred people in Paris, the House is set to approve a bill Thursday that would block refugees from Syria or Iraq from entering the country unless they pass strict background checks.

The bill will see near unanimous support from Republicans and broad support from Democrats - even as the Obama administration makes a last minute pitch to convince on-the-fence House Democrats to oppose the GOP-written bill.

And while Senate Democrats are likely to block the Housepassed refugee bill, the question of how to handle Syrian refugees could set up a contentious fight in a must-pass December budget measure.

On Thursday, the White House dispatched chief of staff Denis McDonough and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson to Capitol Hill to speak with Democrats just hours before the House votes.

House Democratic leaders have urged their colleagues to oppose the legislation. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) were conducting an informal whip count Wednesday night to gauge where the caucus is.

Without a strong whipping operation from Pelosi and her lieutenants, it will largely fall on the Obama administration to convince lawmakers to oppose the bill.

Democratic insiders expect anywhere from 40 to 60 members of their caucus to support the measure. Some rank-and-file Democrats are concerned about looking soft on national security. Already the Blue Dog Coalition - a group of moderate Democrats - has announced that it will support the bill.

The legislation, formally known as the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, would require the FBI, Homeland Security Department and director of national intelligence to certify to Congress that any refugee from Syria or Iraq is “not a threat to the security of the United States” before being allowed to settle in United States. President Barack Obama has proposed allowing 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the country this year, part of the Western response to the wave of millions of refugees fleeing that country’s bloody civil war and Islamic State-related violence.

The White House has threatened to veto the measure, which is sponsored by Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Richard Hudson (R-N.C.). The Senate won’t take up the bill until after Congress returns from their Thanksgiving recess in December.

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Migrants sit at no man's land, as Macedonian policemen guard the borders of their country near Idomeni village, northern Greece on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. The United Nations refugee agency says Macedonia has begun allowing only people from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan to cross its southern border from Greece, while Greek authorities say migrants of other nationalities are gathering on the Greek side of the border and blocking the crossing completely. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)

Syrian refugees split Democratic Party Desire for restrictions on refugees has caused blow back on the left.

By SEUNG MIN KIM and BURGESS EVERETT Politico.com President Barack Obama’s Syrian refugee program is driving a wedge through the Democratic Party, pitting liberal stalwarts against nervous Senate candidates and some senior lawmakers.

With the White House scrambling to defend its resettlement program and Republicans pressing to “pause” or even eliminate it, liberals were alarmed earlier this week when thirdranking Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York expressed openness to a time-out on resettling Syrian refugees. Meanwhile, Democrats battling in competitive races from Ohio to New Hampshire to Nevada are voicing concerns with the vetting process for refugees fleeing Syria, a nation millions have left since a civil war began four years ago.

New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan, who is challenging Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) in her bid for reelection, urged the federal government to stop accepting Syrian refugees until the process is reviewed. Nevada Senate candidate Catherine Cortez Masto wants U.S. intelligence officials to sign off on the vetting process before admitting more refugees. And former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, aiming to unseat GOP Sen. Rob Portman in Ohio, joined the chorus Tuesday, calling for a “short-term pause” in the resettlement program.

But those responses have triggered strong blowback from liberal Democrats and advocacy groups. They’re exerting tremendous pressure on lawmakers to reject any measure that would further tie the Obama administration’s hands when it comes to accepting more refugees from abroad.

“I’m really very disappointed in where things have gone.

I’m very disappointed in a number of my colleagues, and that’s irrespective of party,” Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) said Wednesday. “I think that we just have such a knee-jerk reaction that is so divorced from the facts.”

Though there is little evidence yet that the perpetrators of last week’s deadly attacks in Paris were from Syria, Congress has seized on the refugee resettlement program and the Obama administration’s plans to admit as many as 10,000 Syrians through the program this year amid deepening public worries that terrorists from the Islamic State will exploit the initiative.

And some Democrats think the party needs to mount a tougher defense of the resettlement program and the rigorous process that refugees already go through to be admitted into the United States.

“We expect Republicans to rely on cynicism, fear-mongering and intolerance,” said Frank Sharry, executive director of the immigrant advocacy group America’s Voice. “We expect Democrats to stand up to xenophobia and stand up for our core values. We’ll be watching very, very closely to see if they do.”

National Republican operatives suggested Democratic candidates were backing a pause in refugee resettlement because polling indicates that voters are concerned about terrorists slipping through the vetting process. A Bloomberg poll released Wednesday afternoon found that 53 percent of those surveyed opposed the continuation of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees in the United States.

“They’re listening to the people,” Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said of Democratic Senate hopefuls. “It’s clear that public opinion is registering some legitimate concern about bringing large numbers of people in without being completely vetted.”

Democrats denied that’s where the divisions were coming from, and at least one senator not in campaign mode said she may agree to a pause in resettling refugees, depending on the intelligence reports.

“To rush on this is a big mistake,” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, the top Democrat on the Intelligence committee.

“I may well [agree with a pause]. I need some time to know from an intelligence perspective, what is the situation? This may be a solution without a cause.”

But the willingness to entertain a pause in the resettlement program from influential senators such as Schumer and Feinstein, as well as the outright calls to do so from Senate candidates, is colliding with the views of Democratic senators who said the program shouldn’t be the target in the aftermath of the Paris attacks.

“I don’t support that,” Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said of temporarily halting the refugee program. “The only harder way to get here than through the way we have been screening and admitting Syrian refugees and others from the Middle East … is to swim across the Atlantic.”

Other Senate Democrats, such as Robert Menendez of New Jersey and Chris Murphy of Connecticut, also defended the current refugee vetting methods and dismissed calls to stop the resettlement program.

All refugees admitted to the United States go through an extensive, multilayered background check system, a process

that administration officials say usually takes 18 months to two years. But because the United States doesn’t have significant presence on the ground in Syria, there isn’t as much information available about the local population as officials would like.

FBI Director James Comey has warned of “certain gaps” in the data used by the government to screen refugees.

Roughly 2,000 refugees from Syria have been admitted in the past four years.

“We have millions of people who have come in as refugees.

We have a very vigorous program. We have a great success rate with it,” Menendez said. “I don’t know why we should change it now other than to continue to have the strong, secure vetting that is necessary to ensure that those who come ultimately come because they are truly seeking refuge.”

A core group of Senate Democrats worked privately on Wednesday to draft a proposal responding to the Paris attacks — a plan that includes reforms to the visa waiver program and closing the so-called terror gap, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. Specifically, shutting the terror gap would involve barring people who are on the FBI’s Terrorist Watchlist from possessing or buying firearms.

But Democrats running for Senate in purple and red states showed far less interest in deliberation. Hassan was one of the first high-profile Democrats to call for halting refugee resettlement, leading Ayotte to suggest that the Democratic governor was merely copying the hawkish GOP senator.

“I’m glad she followed my lead,” Ayotte said on Wednesday.

In response, a Hassan aide accused the senator of “approaching the issue politically.”

In addition to Strickland, Cortez Masto and Hassan, Missouri Democratic Senate candidate Jason Kander also called for a pause in refugee resettlement, saying in a statement that “it is not unreasonable to take the necessary time to make sure this process is right before we start accepting refugees again.”

Those candidates are backing a policy change that most Democratic leaders do not yet support, including Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Jon Tester of Montana and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, who has been cautious on the issue that has split the party.

Reid said earlier this week that he personally does not believe the government should pause the refugee resettlement program “until we get the facts.” On Wednesday, Reid said he had not spoken with Cortez Masto about the matter.

“She’s running her own campaign, has her own opinion,” Reid said. Asked whether he disagreed with her, Reid said his press availability was over.

Democratic senators can exercise more caution than candidates who have to respond immediately to attacks from Republicans about not having a position on the matter or potentially siding with Obama. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has made no moves to bring a Syria bill up for a vote in the chamber and is also taking a cautious approach as the House races forward with stricter scrutiny of new refugees.

The Republican-led House is poised to vote on a bill Thursday that would force the government to adopt tougher requirements before admitting refugees from Syria and Iraq.

But Democrats are largely expected to oppose the measure, saying it essentially equals a pause in the refugee program because the requirements are so rigorous. Still, there are likely to be some defections from House Democrats.

Ultimately, the best path for new restrictions on refugees is likely to be on a spending bill due by Dec. 11, a must-pass measure that could be in danger of failing if Republicans press their luck with conservative riders.

Still, not all Democrats in competitive races have endorsed cutting off refugees. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), who is vying to challenge Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), penned an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday calling for the United States to be more welcoming of refugees from Syria.

“By remaining steadfast and true to our values, the United States can lead the fight to crush Islamic State. This requires engagement, however, not retreat,” Duckworth wrote. “In this fight, our compassion and values are required in addition to our military might.”

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Gov. Baker: Opioid bill designed to ‘disrupt the status quo’

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is acknowledging his opioid abuse bill likely won’t reach his desk until sometime early in 2016.

Baker said Monday he hopes lawmakers will continue to work on the legislation even after formal sessions end this week so they can get the measure to him during the first two months of the new year.

The bill was the focus of a public hearing at the Statehouse Monday.

Baker testified that his bill includes measures some may find extreme, but he said given the nature of the overdose crisis in Massachusetts, those measures are crucial.

“I understand that some of our proposals disrupt the status quo. They’re supposed to,” Baker said. “The status quo is unacceptable.”

One of those proposals would restrict patients to a three-day supply of painkillers the first time they’re prescribed an opioid drug, or when they receive a prescription from a new doctor.

Patients could seek refills after the three-day period and exceptions would be made for certain chronic conditions.

The goal of that measure is to prevent the overprescribing of painkillers that can lead to addiction and the use of illegal narcotics like heroin.

Baker’s bill would also let doctors commit a person involuntarily to a drug treatment facility for up to 72 hours if they’re considered an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, who backs the bill, said the goal is to give individuals and their family members time to consider longer term treatment, including entering a detox facility.

“Often times when somebody overdoses and they come out of it and get out of the hospital, they don’t go home and take a shower and eat a meal, they go right back to that place they were earlier and continuing shooting, putting drugs in their arms,” Walsh said.

The president of the Massachusetts Medical Society Dennis Dimitri, MD., recommended a 7-day limit on opioid prescriptions, instead of Baker’s 3-day limit, with exceptions for chronic and hospice care patients.

He also urged lawmakers to consider allowing partial-fill prescriptions — which allows patients to fill part of their painkiller prescriptions, and only fill the rest if needed.

Dimitri was more skeptical about Baker’s involuntary commitment proposal, saying it may not end up helping patients if they don’t have access to longer term treatment.

“My colleagues in emergency medicine and hospital leadership are concerned that this proposal could create a new standard of care requiring all patients who are suspected of having the potential to overdose to be involuntarily hospitalized,” he said in his testimony. “This will result in new demands on hospital medical and psychiatric beds that are already severely strained.”

Massachusetts Nurses Association President Donna Kelly-Williams called Baker’s proposal alarming.

“Our emergency departments are already overcrowded with patients suffering from mental health conditions due to the lack of beds and services in the system,” she said. “The addition of thousands of patients suffering from addiction will only exacerbate this crisis.”

Massachusetts is grappling with a frightening rise in opioid-related overdose death.

The state recorded 1,089 such deaths in 2014, a 63 percent increase over 2012.

Springfield man who beat, shot at rival, sent to prison SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A Springfield man who participated in the beating of a rival, then shot at him and missed, has been sentenced to up to four years in prison.

Aris Alexis Bermudez was also sentenced Wednesday to four years of probation after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, and illegal possession of a firearm.

Prosecutors say Bermudez was one of three men who beat up the victim outside of a Chicopee market in August 2014.

The three got in a car and Bermudez shot at the man they had beaten up, missing.

The Republican reports that Bermudez and the victim had a history of conflict and her client deliberately missed when he opened fire.

House gives initial OK to hands-free cellphone bill BOSTON (AP) — A bill that would require hands-free cellphone use by Massachusetts drivers has been given preliminary approval by the state House of Representatives.

The measure was advanced on Tuesday without debate. It still has several more hurdles to clear including another House vote and passage in the Senate.

The bill would ban drivers from holding cellphones, except in emergency situations. They could use their phones with hands-free technology, such as Bluetooth.

The neighboring states of New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and New York already have hands-free laws in place.

Massachusetts has banned texting while driving and all cellphone use by drivers under the age of 18 since 2010.

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By MARK AUERBACH

‘Tis the Season The holidays are coming up, and many people like to include a holiday performance as part of their celebrations.

A Christmas Carol There are two productions of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in area theatres. Hartford Stage’s lavish production, adapted and directed by former Artistic Director Michael Wilson, is staged by Maxwell Williams (November 27-December 27). It has lots of special effects, and a large cast, and the end result is spectacular. The Berkshire Theatre Group presents Eric Hill’s adaptation at Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre (December 12-22). Originally conceived for StageWest, it’s a produc-

The cast of A Christmas Carol, 2014. (Photo by Christina Riley) tion, using Berkshires community people, with heart and soul. Hill and Travis Daly codirect this year’s production.

For details: Hartford Stage: www.hartfordstage.org For Berkshire Theatre Group: www.berkshiretheatregroup. org.

The Nutcracker

Albany Berkshire Ballet’s TheNutcracker. (Photo by Kevin Sprague)

Tchaikovsky never envisioned that his Nutcracker score would become a holiday staple. The score was composed for a ballet, which concentrated on the E.T.A. Hoffman story. The creme de la creme production is New York City Ballet’s with Balanchine’s wonderful choreography and a lavish production. Boston Ballet’s version (Movember 28-December 31), staged by Mikko Nissinen, is also high on the list. For details: www.bostonballet.org.

Several regional ballet companies traverse the area with their productions. The Albany

Berkshire Ballet stops at The Colonial in Pittsfield on December 5-6 (www.berkshiretheatregroup.org) and Springfield Symphony Hall on December 12 (http://www.symphonyhall.com/). while Pioneer Valley Ballet plays Northampton’s Academy of Music on December 11-13. (http://www.academyofmusictheatre.com/) The Nutmeg Ballet brings their version to The Bushnell in Hartford on December 12-13. (www.bushnell.org).

Holiday Pops Inspired perhaps by the Boston Pops (who began holiday pops concerts in 1973, under the leadership of Arthur Fiedler), area orchestras present their own versions of a holiday pops, combining traditional music of Christmas and Hanukkah,with holiday favorites, and maybe a twist or two.

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra has collaborated with the Cirque de la Symphonie to present a Holiday Cirque Spectacular on December 19 at The Bushnell). Maestra Carolyn Kuan conducts a traditional holiday program, while the stage is full of acrobats. It’s a feast for

“Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” at The Bushnell. the eyes and the ears. (www. hartfordsymphony.org).

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra performs their annual Home for The Follidays, with conductor Bruce Hangen on the podium (December 5 at Springfield Symphony Hall) and the Springfield Symphony Chorus, the Children’s Chorus of Springfield, Cantor Martin Levson, and the Tap Dancing Santas. The latter is the reason to check this concert out. (www. springfieldsymphony.org).

The Boston Pops, with Keith Lockhart conducting, performs in Boston with their Holiday Pops on December 2-24.

They’ll also be at UConn’s Jorgensen Auditorium in Storrs on December 5. Get details at www.bostonpops.org.

For Something Different…

Christmas on the Rocks is Hartford’s TheaterWorks new holiday tradition, an off-beat collection of twisted holiday tales. It’s Christmas Eve in a rundown local bar. Expecting a silent night, the bartender finds himself mixing drinks for a parade of surprising guests – children from your favorite Christmas specials and movies

Hartford Symphony’s Cirque de la Symphonie – now all grown up! Tiny Tim, Charlie Brown, Cindy Lou Who and a host of others pour out their Christmas woes in this delightful parody. The contributing playwrights include: John Cariani, Jeffrey Hatcher, Jacques Lamarre, Matthew Lombardo, Theresa Rebeck, Edwin Sanchez and Jonathan Tolins. The show is conceived and directed by Rob Ruggiero.

November 27-December 23.

For details: http://theaterworkshartford.org/ Not the Nutcracker You Might Expect. At UMass/ Amherst, the University Dancers reconstruct The Nutcracker with a score by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn and choreography by 11 UMass alums,. Performances are December 4-5 at Bowker Auditorium in Amherst. The program also includes works choreographed by UMass dance faculty. For details: www. fineartscenter.com/musicanddance.

Ben Ashley (Buddy Holly), Aaron Porchelli (Big Bopper) and Frank Manzi (Richie Valens) share the stage with local favorites Ray Guillemette, Jr and Lori Efford. For details: www.majestictheater.com.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will be performed

by Herstory Theatre, in partnership with the Mark Twain House and Museum for two performances on December 5 at the Museum. The play, written

by Jor Landry and directed by Virginia Wolf, is based on the film classic as performed in the style of old-fashioned radio theatre including a special effects artist. For details: www.marktwainhouse.org.

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, a stage adaptation of the 1964 animated TV classic, returns to The Bushnell in Hartford on December 11-14. The December 13 performance at 10AM is a sensory-friendly performance, designed to create an arts experience that is welcoming to all families and friends with children or adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues. For details: www.bushnell.org Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University and the Yale School of Drama.

He’s worked for arts organizations and reported on theatre for newspapers and radio.

Keep in Mind Home for the HOLLY Days (not to be confused with the Springfield Symphony’s Follidays Pops) in a musical melange produced by West Springfield’s Majestic Theatre on December 9-20. Director Danny Eaton reunites the lead performers in the Majestic’s previous production of “Buddy: Ray Guillemette Jr. at The The Buddy Holly Story” when Majestic

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Longmeadow sisters featured in ‘A Christmas Carol’

By MARK AUERBACH Correspondent LONGMEADOW – Two Longmeadow sisters have been cast in the 18th annual Hartford Stage production of A Christmas Carol, which runs November 27 through December 27 at the Tony Award-winning theatre in downtown Hartford. Norah Girard, age 5, shares the pivotal role of “Tiny Tim” with Max McGowan, a 7-year-old from West Hartford, CT. Nora’s sister, Lily Girard, plays the role of a school boy in a cast which includes professional actors, student actors from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, and children from Greater Hartford.

The current production of A Christmas Carol, adapted and staged by former Artistic Director Michael Wilson, is staged by former Hartford Stage Associate Artistic Director Maxwell Williams *(The 39 Steps, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Reverberation* at Hartford Stage).

Veteran character actor Bill Raymond (Lincoln, Michael Clayton, The Wire) returns again this season as Ebenezer Scrooge for all public performances.

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Bill Raymond and the ghosts of A Christmas Carol. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson) Children of A Christmas Carol. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson) Unit, 30 Rock) returns to portray Scrooge during the student matinee performances.

Former StageWest resident company actor Noble Shropshire in the dual roles of Mrs. Dilber and Jacob Marley.

Other local children in the production include: Ankit Roy, age 10, from Ellington, CT, as School Boy; and Sophia Rose Tomko, age 12, from Somers, CT, as Claire.

Weeknight and evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday, and select weekday matinees begin at 2 p.m. For a full schedule of dates and times, visit hartfordstage.org/christmas-carol.

There will be a Sensory-

Friendly Performance on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a theatre experience that is welcoming to all families of children with autism or other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities.

For show times and tickets, contact the Hartford Stage Box Office at 860-527-5151 or visit http://www.hartfordstage.org/christmas-carol.

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

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A Very Merry Christmas with the Dan Kane Singers Date: December 6th Time: 2 pm Place: Westfield Athenaeum, Lang Auditorium, 6 Elm St, Westfield, MA01085 413-568-7833 x3 Description: It is a very Merry Christmas Matinee Show on Sunday, December 6th at 2 pm at the Westfield Athenaeum.

Bring an unwrapped gift for “Toys for Tots” and receive a raffle ticket for an opportunity to win a holiday basket of goodies.

The doors will open at 1:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Tickets are available after November 2nd 2015 and are $20 per person. Cash or check made to the Westfield Athenaeum. Call 568-7833 x3 or visit the Westfield Athenaeum at 6 Elm St. Westfield, MA.

Irish Cultural Center Offers Bus Trip to Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas AMHERST — The Irish Cultural Center is sponsoring a bus trip to see Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas at the UMassAmherst Fine Arts Center. Cherish the Ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements, and stunning step dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensemble’s ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show.

The concert is on Thursday, December 10. Tickets are $48

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Performance begins at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are limited. Please call the ICC at 413-265-2537, or download an order form at www.IrishCenterwne.org. Please RSVP by December 1. Leave the driving and parking to us, and celebrate the season with this special Christmas concert!

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Jane E. Zellner WESTFIELD — Jane E. (Boucher) Zellner, aka G-Gram, GramZ, 67, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in Westfield.

She was born on December 4, 1947 in Hartford, CT. She grew up in Granville and has been a resident of Westfield for the past 40 years. She was a graduate of W.H.S. Jane worked for Betts Plumbing, United Plumbing and for the past 30 years was a valued and loved employee for Baystate Plumbing in Springfield. Jane enjoyed the simple things in life with hobbies such as fishing, camping, cookouts, gardening, country music, riding motorcycles, weekend brunch, card games and most of all her family. Everyone would agree Jane was a special soul with a heart of gold and a smile that would light up a room. Jane was predeceased by her father, William and is survived by her mother, Ruth (Brown) Boucher, Theresa and her son in law Marc of Westfield, her brothers, David and his wife Sandra and Robert and his wife Suzanne, her sister, Diane and her husband William, her six grandchildren, Matthew, Aubrey and her husband Jeremy, Nickolas, Jacqueline, Mackenzie and Alexandra and great grandchildren Kiley and Thomas. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her and forever be our shining rock star.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday November 21st from 2-4 PM at the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield. A Service will be held at 4PM and burial will be private. www. firtionadams.com

Vincent J. Zarcaro WESTFIELD — Vincent “Vinny” J. Zarcaro, 75 of Westfield, beloved partner of 18 years, Faith Miles, died after a long and courageous battle with cancer, November 17, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MA. Born February 5, 1940 in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Dominica (Leone) Zarcaro.

Vinny served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for Pratt Whitney as a machinist, then for 22 years at Combustion Engineering as a nuclear technician, traveling often to California to perform work on the nuclear plants there. Prior to his retirement he worked at UniScource Corp. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Society where he did bingo on Sundays, helped cook on Tuesdays for club meetings and for the Thursday spaghetti dinners that were open to the public. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Giants which made for an interesting household because Faith is a Red Sox and Patriot fan.

Besides Faith, Vinny is survived by his son, Brian Zarcaro of East Hartford and numerous valued friends. He also leaves his nephews, Anthony Afflitto and Michael Afflitto and niece Regina Moren, sisters-in law Mary and Jean Zarcaro. He was predeceased by his brothers Joseph and Don Zarcaro and sister Lillian Afflitto. A funeral service in celebration of Vinny’s life will be held 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Rd. Enfield, CT. Calling hours will be prior to the service from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015 at the MA Memorial Veterans’ Cemetery 1390 Main St. Agawam, MA. Please go directly to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Sister Carita’s Cancer Center, 271 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104. To leave an online condolence please visit www. brownefuneralhome.com

Alice Baiardi SOUTHWICK — Alice Hubert Baiardi, long-time resident of Southwick, MA – mother of three, vintage jewelry/ clothing dealer and co-owner of Smith Beach with husband Charles Baiardi – passed away peacefully on November 14, 2015. She was 102 years old.

Alice was born in Granby, Quebec, Canada on March 13, 1913. The oldest child of Alfred Hubert and Delia Gauthier (who died in 1918 after giving birth to their fourth child), her father moved the family to Massachusetts in 1929 when Alice was 16. In addition to working very hard to help raise her 8 younger siblings, she worked full time in a textile mill in Indian Orchard. On her 18th birthday, with no money in her pocket and only speaking French, she left home to make her way in the world. For the next 11 years, she lived at the Springfield YWCA and worked candling eggs at the A&P supermarket warehouses. During WWII she worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a cutter grinder.

In 1942, Alice married Charles U. Baiardi and moved to Southwick, MA in a house he built across from South Pond of Congamond Lakes where she lived for over 70 years.

Until 1966, Alice and Charlie owned and operated Smith Beach and raised their three daughters. She started her vintage business in 1968 and was a familiar face at flea markets and fairs throughout New England and in New York.

Family and friends will always remember Alice as a generous, humorous and genuine personality. When asked what accounted for her longevity she would say, “hard work, a positive attitude and to love everyone.” She always found the silver lining and, even at 100, she still had a twinkle in her eye and a warm charming smile. She was overjoyed to receive a signed congratulatory letter from President Obama on her centennial.

Alice was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church since its first Mass in 1942 and a 50-year member of the Southwick Women’s Club.

Most of all she will be remembered as a sweet, loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Alice is survived by her three daughters, Barbara, Charlene and Patricia, Barbara’s husband Bob Theis and Patricia’s husband Joseph Kantorski, grandchildren Stephanie and Elizabeth Kantorski, and Luke and Samantha Lydiard and great-grandchildren Alice and Silas Mullan. She will be deeply missed by all.

A Memorial mass will be held at 12:30 PM, Saturday, November 21st at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 224 Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick, MA, and all who knew her are welcome. The family would love to hear and share stories about Alice and, above all, smile together at her memory. www.legacy-funeralhome.com

Principal by two police officers” Wednesday morning.

Several parents posted on social media that their children said he was escorted from the school, however, Scallion denied the claims.

“That is not true,” she said. “There was no police involvement.”

A Westfield Police Department official confirmed police were not involved, despite online and tweets stating that several students saw him leave the school with police.

Scallion said Duquette started the day at school, then left, and may or may not be absent tomorrow.

“I just don’t know,” said Scallion.

Scallion said she would “issue a statement after Thanksgiving, if not sooner” on the matter and said Duquette was currently “on leave.”

In the meantime, she said parents should be confident that their children are safe at school.

“Thank you for trusting us in keeping the best interest of our students at the forefront,” Scallion said.

Students and parents speculated that his leave was related to a gofundme account students started to raise money for Duquette’s dog, however, no one commented officially on the reason for Duquette’s sudden leave. Students began organizing a show of support Wednesday night via Twitter and staged a quiet walkout Thursday at 9 a.m., which was supported by several parents.

An automated call to WHS families from Duquette last night said he was “okay” and encouraged students to uphold the school values, which include respect and honesty.

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Edelman tough to replace for Patriots, Amendola will try

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass.

(AP) — Julian Edelman’s shoes will be tough to fill, but the New England Patriots have a capable candidate in Danny Amendola.

Edelman broke his left foot during the first quarter of New England’s last-second win over the New York Giants last Sunday, leaving quarterback Tom Brady without his top wide receiver.

Amendola filled in admirably, making 10 catches for 79 yards against the Giants, and the Patriots will need a similar performance Monday night against the Buffalo Bills to remain unbeaten.

“I’m just going to focus on my abilities and what I can do,” said Amendola, now in year three with New England.

“Try to put the best product on the field.”

Amendola signed with the Patriots in March of 2013, around the same time fanfavorite Wes Welker left in free agency to join Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.

Ever since, Amendola has played second fiddle to Edelman among the wideouts.

“He’s a great player,” Amendola said. “He did a lot for our offense, made a lot of big plays.”

Aaron Dobson, a third-year receiver with 12 catches for 124 yards in seven games, could also help fill the void despite playing in just under 30 percent of the Patriots’ offensive snaps.

“His timing, his overall technique and consistency has improved,” Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said. “I know it doesn’t always show up on Sundays, but I’d say he’s had a good year.”

Edelman had been Brady’s favorite target through nine games, leading the team with 61 catches — twelve more than star tight end Rob Gronkowski — for 692 yards and seven touchdowns.

“You wish you could just plug someone else in, but that’s impossible,” Brady said. “Julian Edelmans just aren’t sitting out on the street, or else they’d be playing for another team.”

Amendola has 19 fewer catches than Edelman, totaling 403 yards and two touchdowns this season, but has done enough to earn the trust of his coach — dating back to his Patriots debut in 2013 when he had 10 catches for 104 yards in a season-opening victory against the Bills.

“He’s made a lot of big plays for us in critical situations,” Belichick said. “Very dependable guy, great hands. I know Buffalo two years ago, the catches he made in that game were remarkable.”

NOTES: Tom Brady reflected on the career of Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, who announced he will retire after the 2016 season. “A great player. He’s given all of our fans so much reason to cheer,” Brady said. “He’s been an incredible player, be sad to see him go. I’ve got a lot of respect for him and the way that he’s always I think brought a great leadership to his team. He’s been a great example.” New England signed TE Joseph Fauria, nephew of former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, to its practice squad Wednesday.

“I’ve always kind of followed him,” said Brady, who met him during a workout at UCLA. “We’ll see what he can do. Hopefully he can contribute. If it’s in the gene pool, then I think we’re in a good place.”

Thanksgiving Day game practice The Bombers football team prepares for its annual Thanksgiving Day game against Cathedral High School with a practice session Wednesday at Westfield High School. Look for our special preview of the big game in the Wednesday, November 25 edition of the Westfield News or visit us online at thewestfieldnews.com. (Photos by Chris Putz)

Leef named Ice Hockey Player of the Week WESTFIELD — Westfield State junior Jackson Leef (Fort Wayne, Ind.) has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference men's ice hockey player of the week.

The 6-foot, 186-pound center registered four points, including a hat trick and a game-winning goal, in a 2-0 week for the Owls.

On Thursday, Leef scored all three Westfield goals, including the game-winner with 29 seconds remaining in regulation, to knock off MASCAC rival Fitchburg State, 3-2. He added an assist in the Owls' 5-2 win over UMass Dartmouth on Saturday.

Leef currently ranks second in the MASAC in goals (5) and points (8), while leading the league with two points per game.

Junior goaltender Jonathan LoParco (Vaughan, Ont.) earned honorable mention for his efforts, posting a 2.00 goals against average and .923 save percentage for the Owls. LoParco stopped 27 shots against Fitchburg State and 31 shots from UMass Dartmouth.

The Owls return to the ice on Thursday, November 19 when they host Worcester State at 7:35 p.m.

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1/13/2016 Women’s Basketball at Framingham State University Framingham, MA 6:00 p.m.

1/13/2016 Men’s Basketball at Framingham State University Framingham, MA 8:00 p.m.

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1/16/2016 Men’s Ice Hockey at UMass Dartmouth Hetland Arena New Bedford, MA 4:00 p.m.

1/20/2016 Women’s Basketball at Salem State University Salem, MA 5:30 p.m.

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Allister Williams works to shake his defender. (WSU File Photo)

Owls hit road block NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Westfield State men’s basketball dropped its first road test, 77-70, to Norwich University Wednesday night in Andrews Gymnasium.

Norwich is now 1-0 overall, while the Owls fall to 1-2 on the year.

Sophomore center Mike Hogervorst put up a team-best 24 points and 12 rebounds for his second double-double of the year.

Junior guard David Hampton drilled five three-pointers along with a pair of free-throws for 17 points, while sophomore Ryan Booth contributed 12 points, all on threes followed by a charity stripe shot on the night.

In the opening tip-off, Westfield exploded out to an 11-2 lead in the first four minutes of the game on back-to-back three-pointers before head coach Paul Booth called for a 30-second timeout to calm down his players’ nerves.

After the break, the Cadets settled right in and paced themselves to what would be a 14-5 stretch to catch up before sophomore guard Zygimantas Sirvydas went up for the layup to give Norwich its first

lead of the game, 17-16, with 10:52 remaining in the first half.

Both teams would trade baskets for the next four minutes before the Cadets nailed four three-pointers, two from Booth and Hampton, to extend the lead at 36-25. Westfield added five more points to onto the board before Booth notched his third and final long bomb from beyond the arc down the stretch with Norwich leading 44-30 at the break.

The Owls’ defense shifted into a full court pressure throughout the second half and it paid off in the opening minutes of the stanza as Norwich turned the ball over three times as Westfield shaved the 14-point margin to just two points, 58-56, at the 9:07 mark.

Hampton drilled in his fifth threepointer on the night to keep the Owls at bay for the remainder of the game. The final eight minutes would come down to who could make the most free-throw shots as the Cadets made 10 of the 15 shots from the charity stripe, while the Owls made just 6-of-8 from the line

along with several last second three-pointer shots before the buzzer sounded.

Junior center Shane Pasquantonio (Ashland, Mas.) and senior forward Tchuijo Nkaemebo (Amherst, Mass.) led the Owls with 15 points and three steals each, with Pasquantonio pulling down 11 rebounds for a double-double.

Junior guard Jose Allen (Amherst, Mass.) pitched in 12 points as junior guard Phillip DiPhillipo scored nine points off the bench.

Norwich shot 60.5 percent from the floor, hitting 57.1 percent from beyond the arc. The Cadets would make 65.4 percent (17-26) from the stripe and forced 10 Westfield turnovers, five of them on steals.

Westfield would shoot just 42.9 percent from the field, 27.3 from the three-point line, and struggled to hit the marks at the stripe, completing just 48.1 percent (13-27) on the night.

Westfield State will hit the road again this weekend, travelling to Emmanuel College for 1 p.m. tip off on Saturday, November 21.

Left to right are Marcus Pettigrew, Ryan Sweeney, and John Ollari.

Football lands three on MASCAC First Team WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Westfield State football team landed three players on the 2015 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference team, as voted on by the league's coaches.

Senior captain Marcus Pettigrew (Auburn, Mass.) and sophomore punter John Ollari (Millers Falls, Mass.) earned spots on the First Team All-Defense, while senior captain Ryan Sweeney (Pocasset, Mass.) nabbed the first team spot at fullback.

Pettigrew, a 6-foot, 235-pound defensive end, ranked second in the MASCAC in tackles for loss (16) and fourth in sacks (6), and total tackles (88). A first team selection as a junior, Pettigrew finishes his collegiate career with 232 total tackles, 46 tackles for loss, and 18.5 sacks.

Ollari led the MASCAC in punting average at 40.9 yards per punt. He pinned the opponent inside the

Two field hockey players earn All-LEC Honors WESTFIELD, Mass- The Westfield State's women's field hockey team landed two players on the Little East All-Conference Team.

Junior forward Holly Brouillette (Burlington/ Burlington, Mass) made second team All-LEC and sophomore defender Delaney Gembis(Chelmsford/ North Chelmsford, Mass) earned a spot on the third team.

Brouillette, a prolific scorer, landed on the second team for consecutive seasons. Brouillette lead the Owls with 11 goals and ranked third in the conference with an average of .65 goals per game.

Gembis played in all 18 games for Westfield as they finished third in the conference with 14 defensive saves. Gembis tallied 9 of the 14 saves for the Owls.

Westfield State finished 6-5 in the Little East and 8-10 overall on the season.

20-yard line on 11 of his 42 punts and had a long punt of 70 yards. In addition to his punting duties, Ollari played linebacker for the Owls, registering more solo tackles (66) and total tackles (93) than any other player in conference action.

Sweeney, a 5-foot-11, 210-pound fullback, is a repeat All-Conference selection. The senior captain was a strong lead blocker, helping both of the Owls main running backs average 4.5 yards per carry or more. He also rushed for two touchdowns and averaged 4 yards per carry.

Here is the full list of the All-MASCAC football selections.

Framingham State senior quarterback Matt Silva earned Offensive Player of the Year, while Matt Mangano of Framingham Sate was named Defensive Player of the Year.

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, Boston's beloved "Big Papi" who helped the cursed franchise end its dynasty of disappointment and cursed out the bombers who attacked his adopted city, said on Wednesday he will play one more year before retiring.

On the day that he turned 40, the Dominican designated hitter said in a video posted on The Players' Tribune that the 2016 season will be his last. The post was titled "40."

"Life is based on different chapters, and I think I am ready to experience the next one in my life," he told his fans. "I wish I could play another 40 years, so I could have you guys behind me, but it doesn't work that way. After this year, time is up.

So let's enjoy the season."

Ortiz led the Red Sox to three World Series championships, hitting 503 homers in a career of clutch at-bats while serving as the inspiration that turned a tormented franchise into a big-market bully.

Already treasured for his big hits and even bigger personality, Ortiz further cemented himself in the city's lore after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings that killed three people and injured hundreds more. Taking the microphone before the ballclub's first game back, Ortiz told a Fenway crowd that included the governor and top police officials: "This is our (expletive) city. And nobody's going to dictate our freedom."

With "Boston Strong" as its rallying cry, the Red Sox returned to the World Series.

Ortiz batted .688 in the six-game victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, and was named the Series MVP. He is one of just four players in baseball history with at least 500 career homers and three World Series championships, joining Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Reggie Jackson.

"He's given all of our fans so much reason to cheer," Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said on Wednesday. "I've got a lot of respect for him and the way that he's always, I think, brought a great leadership to his team. He's been a great example."

A fun-loving, free-swinging bon vivant, Ortiz was also active in the community in Boston and in his native Dominican Republic; in 2011, he was awarded baseball's Roberto Clemente Award for positive contributions on and off the field.

"It is difficult to adequately convey what David Ortiz has meant to the Boston Red Sox," team owner John Henry said in a statement. "For those of us who have had the honor of knowing him all these years, he has been exactly what you hope to see in a man who has been the face of this organization."

Red Sox fans will remember Ortiz best for his performance in the 2004 playoffs, when Boston ended its 86-year title drought.

Big Papi, as he came to be known by his fans and teammates, had consecutive game-ending hits in extra innings of Games 4 and 5 of the AL championship series against the Yankees as the Red Sox became the first major league team to overcome a 0-3 deficit in a best-of-seven series. The Red Sox went on to sweep St. Louis in the World Series for their first title since 1918.

Ortiz stuck around for two more titles — the only member of the '04 team that was still active in 2013, when he had 11 hits in the first five games before the Cardinals walked him four times in the clincher.

"He is one of the game's greatest players — and greatest champions — and he has been there for the city of Boston through thick and thin every step of the way," Red Sox President Sam Kennedy said. "He has been a pillar of our team and a pillar of our city.

"We look forward to a final season of raising our heads to the sky looking for his long-ball, and watching him point to the heavens when he arrives home one final time."

Originally signed by Minnesota, Ortiz played parts of six seasons with the Twins before they released him after the 2002 season. He came to Boston as an unknown platoon first baseman, found a spot at designated hitter and emerged as one of the best sluggers in baseball history.

In all, he enters his final season with a .284 average, 2,303 hits, 584 doubles and 1,641 RBIs. In 82 postseason games, including nine with the Twins, he batted .295 with 17 homers and 60 RBIs. His 445 with the Red Sox is the thirdmost in franchise history behind Ted Williams' 521 and the 452 hit by Carl Yastrzemski. He is 27th on baseball's career homer list, one behind Eddie Murray.

The 447 homers he hit while in the lineup as a DH are the most since the position was established in 1973. He was been named the AL's designated hitter of the year a record seven times, surpassing the five won by Edgar Martinez, for whom the award is named.

"Baseball is not just based on putting up numbers," Ortiz said. "I would like people to remember me as a guy that was just part of the family, a guy that was trying to do the best, not only on the field but with everyone around him."

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By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR

What can I do?

Dear Annie: My son, “Robert,” is 50 years old. He has no contact with his older sister or me.

When Robert was 13, my husband and I divorced. His father was a troubled person. He was a typical old-fashioned European father who believed in physical punishment, and used a belt when disciplining his son. I tried to protect Robert, and this often caused a great many arguments with my husband.

After the divorce, the children lived with me. When Robert was in high school, he got into drugs and became too difficult for me to handle, so I sent him to live with his father, who lived close by. Robert continued to act out and was punished often, but he graduated with honors and was well-liked. He went on to college, married young and had two children. The oldest is autistic, which put a great deal of pressure on the marriage and they divorced.

I love my grandchildren. Robert used to bring them to visit every summer. We helped them financially. Robert cut his father out of his life, but still kept in touch with me. But in therapy, he became convinced that all of his problems are my fault and that his sister didn’t experience what he went through.

Now he wants no contact with either of us. I write and text, but get no response.

Annie, I thought I was doing the best thing for him. I love my son. What can I do? -- Hurting Mother Dear Mother: It is not unusual for children to blame the parents when their lives go off the rails. Robert sees only that you left him with a father who may have been abusive. He doesn’t see the reasons behind it or that you thought it was best at the time. And right now, he’d find any explanation from you to be self-serving.

We cannot guarantee that this can be fixed, but we suggest you leave Robert a voicemail or write a letter or email saying you are sorry for the decisions you made that had a negative impact on his life. Do not make excuses or give explanations.

Simply say you regret those choices and that you love him.

You’d be surprised what a sincere apology can do. Meanwhile, if you are in contact with your ex-daughter-in-law, you might be able to maintain contact with the grandchildren through her.

Dear Annie: “Fed Up” said she is both tall and a size 14, so clothes are never long enough. She dislikes shopping online because she has to pay for delivery and returns.

Please tell her to check out sites like Amazon that often have clothes available with free shipping and returns. That way, if something doesn’t fit, she won’t have to pay to send it back.

Some people order three different sizes -- what they think will fit, one size down and one size up. Then she can try all of them on and return the ones she doesn’t want without paying shipping costs. And it will give her a better idea about what will fit for her next order. -- John Dear John: There are many online retailers that offer free shipping and returns. While it may not be as quick as going into a store, it is the best option for people who have difficulty finding clothing in their size.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. You can also find Annie on Facebook at Facebook.com/AskAnnies. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE VINEGAR SOAK Dear Heloise: This is in response to the lady who was using dryer sheets to soften burnt-on food: No matter how burnt-on the stuff is, pour enough hot water to cover it, add some dishwashing detergent and vinegar. Let it soak. In a while, you can swish it around when the gunk is loosened. Then use a scrubbie to finish off any leftover spots.

Vinegar: magic in a bottle! -Georgia P., Temple, Texas Magic in a bottle -- a new name for my beloved vinegar! It has so many uses, from removing burnt-on food in pots to removing rust from old tools. To order one of my Heloise’s Fantabulous Vinegar Hints and More pamphlets, filled with money-saving hints, go online to www.Heloise.com, or send $5 and a long, selfaddressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Vinegar, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Soak rusty screws in vinegar and scrub to make new again. Pat some on your hands after cutting onions, and no more smell. -- Heloise NO WASTE Dear Heloise: My wife and I often buy wine by the box because it’s a good value and reduces heavy waste. I wondered how much wine was left after no more would flow from the plastic tap.

I opened the box at the top, gently pushed the tap back inside and lifted out the bladder. Next, I snipped a top corner of the bladder and, using a measuring cup, poured out a half-cup of wine. I do this every time now. My record? Two full cups of wine that otherwise would have been wasted. -- Jay F., Kent, Ohio

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015: This year you tap into your resourcefulness and vivid imagination. As a result, you will feel fulfilled and be able to experience the type of productivity you desire.

Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb or take a risk. Your sixth sense will guide you. If you are single, you seem to have the magic quality that others seek. The question is: Who holds that type of magic for you? When you meet this person, you will know what to do. If you are attached, the two of you often act like new lovers.

The intensity between you sometimes overwhelms you both. PISCES sets your imagination on fire.

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

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ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your friendly demeanor will warm up a friendship. You might have difficulty mixing together various people in your day-to-day life, as you have quite the plethora of personalities around you.

Listen to your inner voice when dealing with a partner. Tonight: Follow your gut.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You will take the lead if no one else wants to. You might not want the extra work or the time lost, but you know that you will succeed. How well you do could be beyond your wildest dreams.

Choose a stressbuster to relieve some tension. Tonight: Work through the stress.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Keep reaching out to someone with whom you can be 100 percent yourself. Be open when dealing with a creative project. You’ll realize that there is no point in a hiding your opinion. An important person in your life could challenge your choices. Tonight: It is your call.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Reach out to a loved one you care about. This person also cares about you. You often share news that might be thought of as questionable or not valid as of yet. You know what you want, but might not be ready to take the needed leap of faith. Tonight: Listen to a suggestion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Someone might be more contentious than you realize. You’ll be surprised, as you don’t often see this side of this person. However, you could be wearing rose-colored glasses. A loved one will share an important evaluation. Tonight: Spend time with your favorite person.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Clear up as much as possible in the morning, though you might feel as if you are jumping through hoops.

Prioritize, but first take into consideration a partner’s requests. He or she might need to chip in, as you can handle only so much. Tonight: Go along with fun plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Your playfulness marks the early day, yet you realize that you need to focus and clear out certain tasks quickly.

You have the drive and follow-through to complete what you must. Notice a tendency to get angry easily. Process what is going on. Tonight: Get physical.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might want to handle a problem as fast as you can in the morning. If you are single, someone you meet could be deceptive. Get to know this person better before getting involved. If you are attached, you could misread your sweetie’s intentions. Tonight: Remain open and caring.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Speak your mind, but don’t worry too much about how others respond. You simply are clearing the air.

You have a lot on your mind that could involve your personal life and the choices you would like to make. Remain sensitive to others. Tonight: Enjoy the moment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Make sure that you have enough money in your bank account. You might come across a deal that is too good to be true. Your creativity remains key to an important project or interaction; use it well. Tonight: Listen to your intuition once more.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You’ll wake up feeling ready for the world, but shortly thereafter you could get tripped up by a misunderstanding. Be aware of what is being offered to you, and respond clearly. Someone might be provocative. Try not to take this personally. Tonight: At a favorite place.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Listen to a conversation carefully. You might want to replay it several

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Pressure builds when dealing with a higher-up who tends to be too fiery for your liking. Tonight: Others respond to you well.

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WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, center, looks to pass as he is double teamed by Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk, left, and forward Jae Crowder, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston last night. (AP Photo)

Mavs rally to beat C’s

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks didn't look ready at the beginning of the game.

They sure made it look easy in the final quarter.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points, Wesley Matthews had 18 and the Mavericks erased an 18-point, first-half deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 106-102 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.

"I thought their energy was great there in the first quarter," Nowitzki said of Boston's scrappy backcourt. "They were all over us. I don't think we were ready for how intense they play. We did a great job closing it out there in the fourth. That was a fun game. Everybody was sharing the ball and making some key shots."

Zaza Pachulia had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Mavericks. Deron Williams added 16 points, including consecutive key baskets.

But it came down to a crucial steal to seal it.

The Celtics closed to 104-102 and had a chance to tie or take the lead, but Raymond Felton stole the ball from Isaiah Thomas in the closing seconds after Felton missed two free throws that would have secured the win.

"I've just got to be cautious of that and learn from that mistake," Thomas said.

Williams then nailed two free throws, making him perfect on 30 attempts this season.

"I can't say enough about the play Raymond made there at the end after missing the two free throws," Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. "He sprinted back and he got a deflection. That was the play of the game."

Boston coach Brad Stevens knew his team wasted an opportunity.

"Well, Felton was clearly behind him, and he had it going in that direction," Stevens said. "We looked like we might even have an advantage break at one point."

Thomas led Boston with 19 points. Jared Sullinger had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Avery Bradley scored 18 as the Celtics had their three-game winning streak snapped.

Dallas trailed 89-82 after Thomas' jumper with just under 8 minutes to play before going on a 14-2 run over the ensuing 5:04.

Williams' 3-pointer from the left corner gave the Mavericks their first lead, 94-91 with 4:18 to

play. He followed with a short jumper after Boston turned the ball over with a backcourt violation.

Trailing from the game's opening basket, the Mavericks erased a nine-point halftime deficit, tying it twice in the third quarter, but Boston closed with an 11-4 spree to lead 78-70 after three. Kelly Olynyk and Bradley each had a 3-pointer from the left corner during the run.

Coming off impressive double-digit road wins at Oklahoma City and Houston, Boston opened an 18-point edge late in the opening quarter, but had it sliced to 54-45 at halftime because of Dallas' hot shooting.

The Mavericks shot 64.7 percent (11 of 17) in the second after starting the game ice cold.

Bradley scored 12 straight points in 1:43 during an 18-3 run that carried Boston to a 31-16 lead after one quarter.

TIP-INS Mavericks: F Charlie Villanueva left the team for the birth of his second child. ... Carlisle, president of the NBA coaches association and a teammate of fired Houston coach Kevin McHale on the Celtics' 1986 championship team, was "extremely surprised" that McHale was let go Wednesday. "If you look at their team over the last few years, their roster was constantly in flux," Carlisle said. "He just did an amazing job putting that thing together."

Celtics: Stevens said he initially brought Bradley off the bench to ease his minutes because he was coming off a calf injury, but has decided to stick with that approach longer due to the team's success. "We won and played the next night and felt pretty good about it," Stevens said.

RESPECT Carlisle thought his team was ready for Boston's scrappy guards and up-tempo offense, but was surprised how tough it was to face.

"We were well prepared for the game and yet they still came out at us harder than expected," he said.

SEEING DOUBLE AGAIN Pachulia had his sixth double-double of the season.

"He's been one of our key guys," Carlisle said.

UP NEXT Mavericks: Host Utah on Friday.

Celtics: Host Brooklyn on Friday.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION W Chicago 8 Cleveland 8 Atlanta 9 Miami 6 Indiana 7 Washington 5 Detroit 6 Boston 6 Toronto 7 New York 6 Charlotte 6 Orlando 6 Milwaukee 5 Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 0 W Golden State 12 San Antonio 9 Dallas 8 L.A. Clippers 6 Oklahoma City 7 Phoenix 6 Utah 6 Denver 6 Memphis 6 Houston 5 Minnesota 5 Sacramento 4 Portland 4 L.A. Lakers 2 New Orleans 1

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Tuesday’s Games Washington 115, Milwaukee 86 Minnesota 103, Miami 91 Brooklyn 90, Atlanta 88 Detroit 104, Cleveland 99 New York 102, Charlotte 94 Denver 115, New Orleans 98 Golden State 115, Toronto 110 Wednesday’s Games Indiana 112, Philadelphia 85 Orlando 104, Minnesota 101, OT Charlotte 116, Brooklyn 111 Dallas 106, Boston 102 Houston 108, Portland 103, OT Oklahoma City 110, New Orleans 103 Atlanta 103, Sacramento 97 San Antonio 109, Denver 98 Utah 93, Toronto 89

Chicago 103, Phoenix 97 Thursday’s Games Sacramento at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m.

New York at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Utah at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Portland, 10 p.m.

Chicago at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Toronto at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

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Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage and security agreement given by KEVIN M. WALKOWSKI, AS TRUSTEE OF SIX TEKOA RIDGE TRUST, to UNITED BANK dated May 28, 2010 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18319, Page 44, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11 o’clock A.M. on the 3rd day of December, 2015 at 233 Pitcher Street, also known as 6 Tekoa Ridge, Montgomery, Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

To wit: Lot 6 as shown in a plan dated May 4, 2004 and prepared by Foresight Land Services, Division of Brown Associates, Inc., entitled “Plan of Land Prepared for Kevin M. Walkowski, Pitcher Street, Montgomery, MA,” and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds on May 14, 2004 in Plan Book 332, Page 112 (the “Plan”).

Being the same premises conveyed to the Mortgagor by Deed of Kevin M. Walkowski as Trustee of the Pitcher Street Trust dated April 12, 2010 and recorSOUTHERLY on said Fowler ded as aforesaid in the HampStreet, to a stone monument, a den County Registry of Deeds in distance of seven (7) rods more Book 18252, Page 143. or less; thence Premises to be sold and conWESTERLY to a stake at land veyed subject to and with the formerly of Jason Fox, a dis- benefit of all rights, rights of way, tance of six (6) rods and seven- restrictions, easements, coventeen (17) links more or less; ants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, thence public assessments, any and all NORTHERLY on the said Fox unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, land to the place of beginning a water and sewer liens and any distance of seven (7) rods more other municipal assessments or or less. liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and To qualify as a bidder, an initial are applicable, having priority d e p o s i t o f F i v e T h o u s a n d over said mortgage, whether or ($5,000.00) Dollars (the “Depos- not reference to such restricit”) of the purchase price must tions, easements, improvebe paid in cash, certified check, ments, liens or encumbrances is bank treasurer's or cashier's made in the deed. check at the time and place of the sale. The Deposit shall be The mortgagee reserves the paid by the successful bidder to right to postpone the sale of the Murphy McCoubrey (“Escrow Agent”) as earnest money, by premises to a later date by pubcertified or bank cashier’s check, lic proclamation at the time and unless otherwise announced at date appointed for such sale and the sale. Said Deposit shall be to further postpone at any adretained by the Escrow Agent as journed sale date by public proliquidated damages in the event clamation at the time and date that the successful bidder fails to appointed for the adjourned sale perform and as a result does not date. consummate the sale. The successful bidder will be required to In the event that any successful pay the balance of the purchase bidder at the foreclosure sale price within thirty (30) days from shall default in purchasing the the date of sale. TIME WILL BE within described premises acOF THE ESSENCE. cording to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of In the event that the successful the Memoran da of Sale exbidder at the public auction shall ecuted at the time of the foredefault in purchasing the within closure, the mortgagee redescribed property according to serves the right to sell such the terms of this Notice of Mort- premises by foreclosure deed to gagee’s Sale and/or the terms of t h e s e c o n d h i g h e s t b i d d e r , the Memorandum of Sale ex- p r o v i d e d h o w e v e r t h a t t h e ecuted at the public auction, the second highest bidder shall deMortgagee reserves all of its posit with the mortgagee within rights against such successful three (3) business days after bidder and in addition, the Mortgagee may, at its election, pur- written notice of default of the c h a s e t h e p r o p e r t y f o r t h e previous highest bidder and title amount bid by the successful to such premises shall be conbidder or sell the property to the veyed to said second highest second highest bidder at the bidder within thirty (30) days public auction, provided that the after such notice.

Mortgagee in its discretion may require, (i) said second highest Terms of sale: A deposit of Five bidder to deposit with the Es- Thousand Dollars ($5,000) by crow Agent in the amount of the certified or bank check will be rerequired deposits as set forth quired to be paid by the purherein within three (3) business chaser at the time and place of days after written notice to the sale, with the deposit to be insecond highest bidder of the de- creased to a total of ten percent fault of the previous highest bid- (10%) of the sale price within der, (ii) the second highest bid- five (5) business days after the der to execute a Memorandum date of the foreclosure sale. The of Sale and (iii) the closing to oc- balance is to be paid by certified cur within twenty (20) days of or bank check at the Law Ofsaid written notice time being of fices of Annino, Draper & Moore, the essence.

P.C., 1500 Main Street, Suite 2504, Springfield, MassachuThe successful bidder shall pay setts 01115 within thirty (30) all recording fees and document- days from the date of sale. Deed ary stamps in connection with will be provided to purchaser for the transfer of the premises, and recording upon receipt in full of the transfer or issuance of any licenses, all real estate taxes, tax the purchase price. In the event titles, and municipal charges due of an error in this publication, the as of the date of sale and those description of the premises condue thereafter through the date tained in said mortgage shall of Closing, as well as all of its control. costs in connection with the transaction, including but not This sale is subject to a five perlimited to title examinations and cent (5%) Buyer’s Premium. title premiums. No adjustments whatsoever will be made, wheth- Other terms, if any, to be aner for taxes, municipal charges, nounced at the sale. utilities or otherwise.

United Bank The successful bidder will be re- Present holder of said mortgage quired to sign at the auction sale By its Attorneys, a Memorandum of Sale contain- Annino, Draper & Moore, P.C. ing the terms of sale.

1500 Main Street, Suite 2504 Springfield, MA 01115-5428 The sale may be postponed or adjourned from time to time, if necessary, by the attorney for the mortgagee at the scheduled time and place of sale. The description for the premises contained in said mortgagee shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.

Other terms to be announced at the time and place of sale.

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Applications available at the Welcome Desk at the YMCA of Greater Westfield.

TEACHER ASSISTANT- Parttime. Mother's hours, Several mornings and/or some afternoons to work with toddlers with special needs in Early Intervention program. High School diploma and experience working with young children required.

Submit resume to Thom Westfield Infant and Toddler Services, 209 Root Road, Suite #2, Westfield, MA 01085 or call Kathy at 413-568-3942 ext. 148.

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JOHNSON'S PAINTING SERVICES

Interior & Exterior 25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

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

FOR FREE ESTIMATE call: Ken 568-5146

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

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

DUMP TRUCK & TRACTOR SERVICE JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES Snowplowing & Sanding Grading & leveling of dirt driveways & short roads; loader work. Dump truck delivery available.

Equipment transportation.

Licensed & Insured (413)530-5430 SMALL JOBS...OUR SPECIALTY

Backhoe for small areas.

Dump truck deliveries for compost, mulch, fill, stone.

Grading & leveling for driveways, yards, pools.

Store pick-ups.

Boulders& rocks available.

Fully Insured Call Paul at: 413-427-9213

SNOWPLOWING AFFORDABLE Snowblower & Lawnmower Services. Tune-ups/Repairs.

Free pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

786-0022

SNOWPLOWING: Western Avenue area (Westfield). Reasonable and dependable. All phone calls returned promptly!

Please call John 413-297-9099

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

Reliable and experienced.

NO DRIVEWAYS Call Tom: 413-244-3028

TREE SERVICE 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 40 yrs. experience.

Fully insured, free estimates.

24-hour emergency services.

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.

WELDING WOLFE'S WELDING 24-hour Snow-Plow Repair On-site welding repairs Shop fabrication, weld services DENNIS WOLFE (413)888-0083

WESTFIELD: 1 Bedroom, 1st floor. Off-street parking. Downtown area. No pets. $625 per month. Call: 413-519-7257

ROOMS HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $110/week.

Call (413)531-2197.

LARGE FURNISHED ROOM Parking, bus route, walking distance to all amenities. $120/weekly. Responsible mature male preferred.

Non-smoker.

(413)348-5070.

BUSINESS PROPERTY CONTRACTOR'S SHOP or STORAGE. Approximately 900 square feet, 15' ceiling, 8 1/2x8 overhead door and pass door.

Convenient location - Westfield, MA. $500/month. 413-562-0568.

WESTFIELD: Commercial space available in down-town area.

Perfect for office, hair salon and massage therapy. 600+ sq. ft.

Call 4513-519-7257 to set up a viewing.

LAND MONTGOMERY, MA Beautiful Mountain-top lot.

Panoramic views. Fully cleared, de-stumped and graded. Ready to build.

Minutes to Westfield. 5.69 acres. Asking $135,000. Call (413)562-5736.

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul NOW for your Fall appointment 413-237-2053

MOBILE HOMES INDIAN ORCHARD: Pretty inside and out. 2 bedrooms 12' x 57'. New rubber roof. Appliances, $46,900 593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

RESIDENTIAL WINDOW CLEANING Thank you for your Business!

We sincerely appreciate and love our customers! At this time, we are currently booking into December. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to servicing you as soon as time allows or early Spring.

413-568-2566

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