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Level 3 sex offender moves to Westfield By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD —Police have reported that a level 3 sex offender has moved to the city. Jason M. Blair, 39, is a level 3 sex offender and a notice was sent by Westfield Police. According to the notice, Blair resides at 21 Holland Ave., in Westfield, and the location is also listed as one of his work addresses. Blair has a second work address listed at 25 Highland Ave., 1, Apt B3, West Springfield. Blair is described in the notice as 5 feet, 6 inches tall, 180 pounds, with hazel eyes and is bald. Blair was convicted on the charge of indecent assault and battery on a person aged 14 or over on two occasions: Once on Nov. 22, 1991, and once on Sept. 25, 2001. According to the notice: “The individual who appears on the following profile has been finally classified as a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender by the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Board has determined that this individual has a moderate or high risk to reoffend and that the degree of dangerousness posed to the public is such that public safety interest is served by public availability of registration information.”
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By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD — Southampton Road elementary first graders in Terry Mason’s class gave a presentation to School Committee members Monday on how to plant a cranberry bog in a cup. First graders Madison St. Peter, Talia Marx, Meredith Callini and Cruz Baumann took turns talking about cranberries and their project. Cranberries are one of only three fruits native to North America, in addition to Concord grapes and blueberries. Cranberries don’t actually grow in water, like most people think, but on vines in beds layered with sand, peat, gravel and clay. Cruz Baumann said the way you can tell if a cranberry is fresh is by whether or not it bounces. Cranberries have pockets of air inside that makes them bounce. If damaged or spoiled, they will not bounce. To demonstrate, Baumann dropped a small cup of cranberries on the chamber floor, to everybody’s delight.
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Stanislav and Anastasia Nester enjoy a dance at the Noble Ball. See additional photos from the 53rd Annual Baystate Noble Ball Page 8. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)
Student survey details risk and protective factors in Westfield By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD — At the School Committee meeting on Monday, Westfield Public Schools CFO Ronald R. Rix shared the results of the Bach Harrison Survey of Risk and Prevention taken by 951 students in grades 8 through 12 this year, Rix started with a series of questions for the School Committee members. He asked them not to reveal the questions they were given, but to share their responses. The responses from all were similar, including boredom, depression, family problems, and rebellious behavior. Rix then asked them to share the questions, and they ranged from doing poorly in school, to using tobacco, alcohol and drugs. Rix said that people tend to focus on the behaviors rather than the root causes, which are similar for most risky behaviors. “Can we do something about the causes? Can we make kids not bored in school?” he asked. Rix explained that every student in Westfield has both risk and protective factors. He said psycho-social causes for risky behavior include alienation, depression, emotional pain and family problems. He said a high risk student See Risk, Page 3
Boy Scouts plan recruitment day, holiday breakfast By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD — Boy Scout Troop 821 extends a welcome to local boys, ages 11 to 17, to learn about the Boy Scout program during a unique, fun-filled afternoon Nov. 11 at the Moses Scout Reservation in Russell. The troop, sponsored by Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, is hosting its “Eight-Two-Fun Day” from 1 to 4 p.m. “Parents are welcome to stay and meet the adult leaders of our troop and learn about the Boy Scout program and how it differs from Cub Scouting,” said Assistant Scoutmaster Heidi Trottier. Trottier serves with Dan Phaneuf, assistant scoutmaster, on the recruitment committee. Scout Master Christian Muldrew will also be on hand to answer questions throughout the event. Activities throughout the afternoon include first aid demonstrations, a fire-building competition, wood cutting, knot tying, and creating a shelter. Additionally, boys can participate in an obstacle course and pumpkin chunkin’. An early “light” meal will be provided including hamburgers, hot dogs and the troop’s favorite, chili, with “secret ingredients.” “Team building and troop bonding games will round out the event,” said Trottier. For more information and to RSVP by Nov. 10, contact Trottier at (413) 348-8265 or via email to htrottier@comcast.net. In a related note, Troop 821 will once again host its annual “Breakfast with Santa” on Dec. 2 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children (children under 3 admitted free). Menu items include pancakes with
Scouts Garrette Ondrick and Nathan Black practice making fire – one of the skills that will be taught during a scouting recruitment afternoon on Nov. 11. (Submitted photo)
syrup, bacon, juice, coffee and tea. Highlights of the event include being served by the Boy Scouts, a chance to win silent auction raffle prizes, and being photographed with Santa Claus. A nominal fee is charged for the photo session with Santa. The raffle is being hosted by the “Friends of Scouting” See Boy Scouts, Page 3
Southampton Road first grade teacher Terry Mason with students Madison St. Peter, Talia Marx, Meredith Callini and Cruz Baumann and their cranberry bog display. (Photo by Amy Porter)
Westfield State hosts Military Appreciation Night WESTFIELD — Westfield State University will honor its student veterans and all attending military members, and their families, with Military Appreciation Night at the November 10 football game against Western Connecticut State University. The Veteran’s Day Eve event will take place on Westfield State’s campus, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Currently enrolled at Westfield State are 231 military-connected students, which includes those in active-duty, veterans, and family members of both. The event begins with a free Military/Veteran Resource Fair at 5:30 p.m. and a tailgating party from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Horace Mann Center parking lot. The fair includes information for veterans and military members with representation from Homeward Vets, Statewide Advocacy for Veterans’ Empowerment (SAVE), Veterans Inc., and Berkshire Bank, among others. In addition, there will be a collection for Homeward Vets, an organization which serves veterans in need who are underprivileged and underserved, to build their lives. Items in need include silverware, cups, plates, pots, and pans. The free tailgate event begins at 6 p.m. with hamburgers, hot dogs and other refreshments to be served. “At Westfield State University, we have a strong commitment to our military, veterans and family members because we understand our military community,” said Lisa Ducharme, Westfield State’s veteran and military services coordinator and a retired noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force. “The Military Community Excellence Center at Westfield State University, which opened earlier this year, has been a great resource for the university’s military-connected students,” said Ducharme. The Nov. 10 football game begins at 7 p.m. on Alumni Field. The Legion family in Westfield—which includes the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of The American Legion—will post the colors prior to kickoff. Game admission is free for veterans, military members and their families. Adult tickets are $6 and students and senior tickets are $3. To park in the Horace Mann Parking lot, please RSVP by November 8 to LDucharme@westfield.ma.edu or http://www. formexperts.com/forms/E1EYNE4LBGP2 Military, veterans, their family members, and collegiate seniors will all receive buttons designating the celebration. The event is organized by Westfield State University Athletics, the Office Veteran and Military Services, and the Westfield State Veterans Association.
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Girl Scouts taking orders for homemade pies By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-The kitchen at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church will be bustling with activity starting on Nov. 10 as members of Westfield Girl Scout Troop 40222 start making apple, pumpkin and tomato mincemeat pies as a major fundraiser this holiday season. “Each pie is handmade by Westfield Girl Scouts and frozen with care so that you may thaw or cook fresh for the holidays,” said Patricia O’Connor, troop leader. Funds raised from this project will help support girls participating in a “fun and educational adventure” in Ireland, England and Wales next summer, sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM). “The girls love traveling,” said O’Connor. “Last April Troop 40222 went to Savannah and had a wonderful trip. With some great budgeting and resourcefulness, they had quite a bit left in their treasury and wanted to apply it to the trip.” O’Connor noted that she had also accompanied the scouts in
Westfield Firefighters visit Westfield Christian Academy Westfield Firefighters (from left to right) Matt Potter, Zach Florek and Tim Bozak give a tour of the station to students from Westfield Christian Academy. (Photo submitted)
Morgan and Heather O’Connor are among the Girl Scouts who will be making holiday pies to raise funds for a trip through the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts. (Submitted photo)
2010 to Switzerland which was “incredible” in many ways. “I am thankful that they have this opportunity,” said O’Connor. “The memories, experiences, and friendships will stay with them forever.” One highlight of the trip will
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be visiting and participating in a program at Pax Lodge in London, one of the four world centers of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, added O’Connor. “All together, the council has 10 girls and five adults taking the trip,” said O’Connor, adding that Ashley Salvini from Troop 40222 will also be joining the group, as well as her mother Cindy Waite. “We are actually connecting with a group from the eastern Massachusetts council and will have close to 30 people in the larger group.” Pie orders will be taken until Nov. 12 and frozen pies will be ready for pick up on Nov. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. at the church on Holyoke Road. Pies are priced at $15 each. Tomato mincemeat pies will be made in limited quantities, according to O’Connor. Payment must be received in full with each order and checks can be made out to GSCWMTroop 40222 and mailed to GSCWM Troop 40222, P.O. Box 2266, Westfield, MA 01086. For more details, contact O’Connor via email at oconnorp1749@comcast.net.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Tuesday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2017. There are 54 days left in the year. THIS IS ELECTION DAY.
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n Nov. 7, 1917, Russia’s Bolshevik Revolution took place as forces led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin overthrew the provisional government of Alexander Kerensky.
ON THIS DATE: In 1861, former U.S. President John Tyler was elected to the Confederate House of Representatives (however, Tyler died before he could take his seat). In 1867, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie was born in Warsaw. In 1916, Republican Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to Congress, winning a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1940, Washington state’s original Tacoma Narrows Bridge, nicknamed “Galloping Gertie,” collapsed into Puget Sound during a windstorm just four months after opening to traffic. In 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt won an unprecedented fourth term in office, defeating Republican Thomas E. Dewey. In 1954, the CBS News program “Face the Nation” premiered with Ted Koop as host; the guest was Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy, R-Wis. In 1962, Republican Richard Nixon, having lost California’s gubernatorial race, held what he called his “last press conference,” telling reporters, “You won’t have Nixon to kick around anymore.” Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, 78, died in New York City.
In 1972, President Richard Nixon was re-elected in a landslide over Democrat George McGovern. In 1973, Congress overrode President Richard Nixon’s veto of the War Powers Act, which limits a chief executive’s power to wage war without congressional approval. In 1989, L. Douglas Wilder won the governor’s race in Virginia, becoming the first elected black governor in U.S. history; David N. Dinkins was elected New York City’s first black mayor. In 1991, basketball star Magic Johnson announced that he had tested positive for HIV, and was retiring. (Despite his HIV status, Johnson has been able to sustain himself with medication.) In 1996, the U.S. liquor industry voted to drop its decadesold voluntary ban on broadcast advertising. A Nigerian Boeing 727 jetliner crashed en route to Lagos, killing 144 people. NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor blasted off on a mission to map the surface of the red planet. (It went into orbit around Mars the next year.)
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An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at his high school in Tuusula, Finland, killing seven other students and the principal before taking his own life. A cargo ship struck the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, causing the San Francisco Bay’s worst oil spill in nearly two decades. Space shuttle Discovery and its crew returned to Earth, concluding a 15-day space station build-and-repair mission. At the Country Music Association Awards, Kenny Chesney won his second straight entertainer of the year award, while Carrie Underwood made it back-to-back trophies as female vocalist of the year; Brad Paisley was named male vocalist.
FIVE YEARS AGO: One day after a bruising election, President Barack Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner both pledged to seek a compromise to avert looming spending cuts and tax increases that threatened to plunge the economy back into recession. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 52 people in western Guatemala.
ONE YEAR AGO: In Philadelphia, with tens of thousands shivering in the cold, Barack and Michelle Obama passed the torch to Hillary Clinton in an emotional but anxious plea to elect her president. Meanwhile, Donald Trump accused Clinton of being protected by a “totally rigged system” and urged voters to “beat the corrupt system and deliver justice.” Dozens of buildings sustained “substantial damage” after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Cushing, Oklahoma, home to one of the world’s key oil hubs, but officials said no damage was reported at the terminal. Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, 78, died in Miami. Singersongwriter Leonard Cohen, 82, died in Los Angeles.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Evangelist Billy Graham is 99. Former U.S. Sen. Rudy Boschwitz, R-Minn., is 87. Actor Barry Newman is 79. Singer Johnny Rivers is 75. Former supermodel Jean Shrimpton is 75. Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is 74. Former CIA Director David Petraeus is 65. Jazz singer Rene Marie is 62. Actor Christopher Knight (TV: “The Brady Bunch”) is 60. Rock musician Tommy Thayer (KISS) is 57. Actress Julie Pinson is 50. Rock musician Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne) is 49. Actress Michelle Clunie is 48. Actor Christopher Daniel Barnes is 45. Actors Jeremy and Jason London are 45. Actress Yunjin Kim is 44. Actor Adam DeVine is 34. Rock musician Zach Myers (Shinedown) is 34. Actor Lucas Neff is 32. Rapper Tinie (TY’-nee) Tempah is 29. Rock singer Lorde is 21.
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Gateway Superintendent’s Corner annual town meeting? Our populaParticipants in the facilitated tion, whether students or other town town/district meetings have raised a residents, is scattered over a large number of common interests. While land mass, which certainly makes many items are budget-related, consolidation of all services diffiother topics include increasing/ cult. improving communications, marFurther consolidation also brings keting the schools and towns in the up a number of regulatory issues: district, and promoting economic past and current debt services, capigrowth in the area. In many ways— tal assets, the question of how to whether we’re discussing the future manage a new combined entity, a of the district’s schools, or the feasibility of small and rural towns— Gateway Regional change in town meeting or school District committee representation, the distrithe issues are similar because the School size of our schools and towns are S u p e r i n t e n d e n t bution of costs and services, the not conducive to economies of Dr. David B. questions around “ability to pay”, and the loss of local control. This scale. This is even more concerning Hopson. doesn’t mean we have to forgo lookdue to the rising average age of our ing at additional options, new ways residents, the decrease in schoolaged children, and the prospect of a continu- of operating, or creating new opportunities – ing glut of state and federal regulations that simply that many of these require much planoften seem to make the simplest task so com- ning, legislative changes, and a great deal of plex that the average person can’t function communication and collaboration. without breaking some rule or another. Thinking that change on such a scale can The schools face the same issues as the occur immediately, that the citizens can starve towns: to consolidate over such great dis- either the towns or schools by declining to tances in a manner that may save significant pay for ongoing services, or that we can costs is nearly impossible and creates large develop a plan without positive collaborative disruptions in the traditional fabric of our efforts by all involved is ludicrous as well as rural existence. While the schools could share dangerous. It is past time to stop complaining, certain positions with other school districts, pointing out all the faults, or taking sides and the fact is that this could provide us with to begin an honest effort to jointly research, needed expertise but might actually add to the develop, and implement ideas that have the budget. As we saw when the district closed opportunity to improve our lives, our schools, three elementary schools, closing schools is and our communities. Without moving forthe only way to significantly reduce the bud- ward in a positive manner, working jointly to get without cutting student services, despite garner appropriate state support, and setting the impact on local towns. To save significant some long term goals, we will only face more additional dollars by closing schools would of the same. Our communities once took essentially give up on the idea of having local advantage of the area’s natural resources, schools, certainly not something that many local talent, and needs of the world in the 1800’s and 1900’s to create jobs, develop would consider a fair exchange. The same issues arise when asking why six infrastructure, and grow opportunities for small towns require six of everything – select- businesses to start, expand and flourish. boards, finance committees, assessors, trea- Today, we need to find the right combinations surers, town managers, fire departments, to do the same as we look towards the future. highway crews and so on; there might be a While no one knows for certain what the cost savings by consolidating, but at what cost future may bring, the historical precedence to local control, issues of safety, speed of points out the need to be flexible, take advanresponse, and knowing that your neighbor (or tage of new technologies, and ensure that you) is part of town government with every- residents have the education they need to find one accountable to their citizens through the and take advantage of opportunities.
Boy Scouts which are family members and friends of the scouts, according to Trottier. Raffle prizes will include camping supplies, themed gift baskets, gift cards from local vendors, board games and small electronics. Trottier said the boys enjoy being a part of this annual tradition which has been conducted for more than 10 years. “I think it’s a nice sense of community service during a very jolly occasion,” said Trottier. “The room is festively decorated, holiday music is playing in the background, and the smell of cooking bacon and the taste of hot pancakes and coffee makes everyone smile.” In addition to interacting with Santa, a complimentary craft table for children is also always a hit. “The boys take pride in
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School Committee members were then invited to come and create a cranberry bog in a cup. Students helped them as they added clay, gravel, peat and sand and planted their vines. They were told if they followed directions and took care of them, including keeping them outside and watered during the winter, the vines would bear fruit next summer. Mason said that she recently connected with the Makepeace and Ocean Spray cooperative, who provided all the supplies for the project to the class. “I can’t say enough about them,” Mason said.
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A catapult launching fall squash is always a popular event during Westfield Boy Scout Troop 821’s recruitment day. Behind the catapult is Joseph Muto as Anthony Peck looks on. On the right assisting Muto is Antony Muto. (Submitted photo)
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one has a fantastic time,” said Trottier.
WHCP holiday gift baskets On Saturday Santa and his elves were busy selling holiday gift baskets to benefit the Westfield Homeless Cat Project (WHCP). Gift baskets for the holidays, adults, children, and pets are available at very reasonable prices. Bring your gift list and join us at the following locations: Sunday, Nov. 12th , Petco Holyoke, 9-4; Saturday, Nov. 18th, Walmart Northampton, 9-4; Sunday, Nov. 26th, Walmart Westfield 9-4; Sunday, Dec. 10th, Walmart Westfield 9-4. All proceeds will help to feed and care for the many homeless cats and kittens in Westfield. Pictured above are JoAnn Cibelli and Allen Hall. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
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has more risk factors than protective factors, adding “the earlier you intervene, the more success you have.” Protective factors include a positive youth development model in the family, school, among peers and in the community. Rix said the first connection for kids is with their families, and the next is as they transition to school. At about grades 5-6, they begin to bond with their peers. Rix said as a middle school principal he saw that for years, adding that the bond with a peer group could be positive. The last bond formed is with the community. Risk factors for Westfield students surveyed that were greater than 5% of the national average included family conflict and attitudes, academic failure, low attachment to school, depression, interaction with anti-social peers, and availability of drugs. “We can balance the equation in our favor,” Rix said, speaking of risk vs. protective factors. He said in Westfield protective factors greater than 5% of the average included family attachment and opportunities and rewards for prosocial involvement. He said Westfield is strong in students having a belief in a moral order, in social involvement, and in participating in activities that reward involvement. Rix said the survey showed that 8th graders reported lower use than the national average in all areas. The use of alcohol
First graders help School Committee members plant cranberry bogs in a cup Monday.
Continued from Page 1 more than doubles from grade 8 to 10 (10.1% to 46.1%), while the use of marijuana increases almost three fold from grade 8 to 10 (11.3% to 32.7%). Females also reported a higher rate of alcohol use at all three grades, and a slightly higher (2%) rate of marijuana use than males. As for anti-social behaviors, males reported being suspended from school almost three times more than females. He said all reported risky behaviors peak in grade 10, “There are a lot of things we can do,” Rix said, including delaying the age of alcohol use. He said there is a Rule of 5 factor, which says a kids who starts drinking at age 15 is 5 times more likely to become an alcoholic than those who start at age 20, who are five times more likely than at age 25. He said the most common place kids used alcohol was at home or in someone else’s home with or without parent permission. Other common sources were parties, with someone they know over 21, or having someone they know buy it for them. The location least reported was at school or near school. He said the new Botvin Life Skills health curriculum which has been introduced in the
schools target skills to overcome potentially difficult life situations, asking kids to think about it for two years before doing something risky, and giving them the communication skills to say no. Rix said other prevention and intervention resources in the schools include positive behavior interventions, before and after school clubs, sports, family involvement, mentors and a wide range of groups to meet identified needs. Community partners that provide resources include the Boys & Girls club, the YMCA, the Athenaeum and Carson Center among other. Rix said that Westfield students reported higher protective factors than the national average (59.9% to 45.9%). “People can’t believe what we have here,” he said. He also said that kids need trusted adult mentors in all areas of their lives. Responding to a question from School Committee member Ramon Diaz, Jr. for examples of what the Botvin Life Skills curriculum teaches, WPS Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said they will be doing a presentation on the curriculum in a couple of months. “There’s more to come,” Czaporowski said.
Government Meetings TUESDAY, NOV. 7
SOUTHWICK: Southwick-Tolland Regional School District Meeting at 6:30 pm Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm
HUNTINGTON: Council on Aging at 1 pm Board of Assessors at 6 pm
WESTFIELD: Retirement Board at 3 pm Barnes Aquifer Protection Advisory Committee at 3:30 pm Water Commission at 7 pm
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Letters to the Editor To the Editor It would be a privilege to continue to represent the citizens of Westfield on the School Committee. During my first term, I have used my experience as a professional educator and local leader to bring issues of concern to the leadership of the committee and to engage in discussions about responsible school budgets, new professional teacher requirements, and the reform of unfunded mandates that impact schools and labor. In addition, to my service directly on the school committee, I have previously served as a founding board member of the Head Start School-Westfield, an Adjunct Faculty member at Westfield State University, and a Counselor/Supervisor at the Carson Center. These experiences have been educational, as well as important in allowing me to help shape school policy positions on matters related to Westfield students and teachers. I have raised concerns about student achievement, excessive testing, equitable funding for all schools, and creating our collective support for universal PreK-Early Education programs. As an advocate for public schools, my efforts have reduced spending when we invested in building renovations, HVAC and GoGreen plans, expanded the Pathways Program Alternative School at Angie Holmes House, and passed a new school transportation 5 year plan; all of which reduced school and municipal financial spending at the local level. I have worked with all committee members for the past four years to bring forward the mission of educating our youth and help lead the next era of school reform. In my role on the School Committee, I presently serve as Chair of the Instruction and Curriculum subcommittee. I continue to speak with a powerful voice and to engage in debate and discussions on both state and national matters impacting public education. As a college student at Springfield College, I helped create the first Mentoring program and I have served as a delegate to the National Education Association convention. I would appreciate your continued support and your vote to re-elect me as a School Committee member. Thank you. Jeffrey L. Gosselin, M.Ed., C.A.G.S. jgosselin1@verizon.net
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By NORMAN HALLS Contributor 11 November, 2017 will be “Veterans Day.” It has become more apparent that we need to call it “Veterans and Fallen Soldiers Day” because of the conflicts the United States has been for the last 14 years. This modern day Middle East war is not the same as WWI and WWII. World War I & II there was a beginning and an end. During a war men lay plans for victory. On the ground and in the air, they advanced forward to beat the enemy. In the pass 14 years the adversary has used tactics that are not in any military handbook. These tactics have caused many military personnel their lives and mayhem living in society and their family. The United States Congress adopted a resolution on June 4, 1926, requesting that President Calvin Coolidge issue annual proclamations calling for the observance of November 11 with appropriate ceremonies. A Congressional Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U.S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday: “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day’.” Congress amended the bill on June 1, 1954, replacing “Armistice” with “Veterans,” and it has been known as Veterans Day since. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. While many realize that Veterans Day, which always falls on November 11, is a day to honor our Veterans, few realize the historical significance behind the day. This year it falls on Saturday, November 11, 2017. “Regardless of whom you voted for or why, the tension and anger that we’re now witnessing across our country and across parties is heartbreaking…and ever more so today, when we honor America’s veterans. So today, when you thank a veteran, be sure you also thank his or her family. Show them that we value their service to our country and contributions to our society. We must collectively find ways to begin to repair the rifts in our nation. Joining together to honor our Veterans and their families is a powerful place to start.” wrote Shelia Martin. We must also honor the “Gold Star” families. The Gold Star family has a tough time after their “Fallen Soldier,” especially the mother. Mother’s are much closer to the son or daughter than the rest of the family. “Yet our attitude toward our veterans and their service has not remained stable. Fifty years ago, in his proclamation of Veterans Day 1961, President Kennedy invited all citizens to observe Veterans Day in ceremonies “expressive of our people’s desire for peace and their gratitude to our veterans who
have served and sacrificed to attain it.” Twenty-five years ago, proclaiming Veterans Day 1986, President Reagan spoke less of peace than of freedom and preserving our way of life: ‘Veterans Day gives all Americans a special opportunity to pay tribute to all those men and women who throughout our history, have left their homes and loved ones to serve their country. Their willingness to give freely and unselfishly of themselves, even their lives, in defense of our democratic principles has given our great country the security we enjoy today’. From Valley Forge to Vietnam, through war and peace, valiant patriotic Americans have answered the call, serving with honor and fidelity.” By Leon R. Kass the Weekly Standard There is a psychological effect to the family when someone joins the armed forces. Even when we are not at war, military families often deal with stresses such as frequent moves or the absence of a parent. Deployment to war creates additional issues for a family to handle. “Families face a number of challenges before, during, and after deployment. This emotional cycle of deployment begins when news of deployment is released to the family. It starts with a short period of strong emotions, such as fear and anger. As departure grows closer, a period of detachment and withdrawal may occur. This can happen to prepare for the person being physically gone. During the deployment family members have a range of feelings and experiences, including: Children’s reactions to a parent’s deployment vary with each child. Reactions depend on age, maturity and any other behavioral or mental health problems the child might have. The mental health of the athome parent often affects the child’s distress level. This is especially true for young children. If parents successfully handle the stress of deployment, their children are less likely to have mental health or behavior problems.” From Military News App by Military “In many respects, veterans in the United States are again receiving the respect and gratitude they deserve for having risked their lives and served their country. Wounded soldiers are welcomed home, and their courage in starting a new and difficult journey in civilian life is rightly applauded. But some veterans with debilitating scars from their time in combat have received a very different reception.” From Battle Scare: Military Veterans Communities are supporting those who serve or have served, along with their children and family. It can be one of the better tributes we can provide this “Veterans and Fallen Soldiers Day” with simple gestures. Abraham Lincoln said; “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.”
Must-do bills in a divided Congress could lead to shutdown By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An early December government shutdown is a real possibility, since a divided Congress can't agree on military spending, Democrats insist on help for young immigrants and President Donald Trump's position can change with each lawmaker he talks to. Most of Washington is focused on overhauling the nation's tax code, but lawmakers face a combustible mix of must-do and could-do items, with the current government spending bill set to expire Dec. 8. On the list are immigration and a U.S.-Mexico border wall; an impasse over children's health care; pent-up demand for budget increases for the Pentagon and domestic agencies; and tens of billions of dollars in hurricane aid. There's plenty at stake for Republicans controlling Washington. Politically, there's an urgency to avoid a debilitating shutdown just as the GOP hopes to wrap up an overhaul of the tax code that's its top priority. And legions of GOP defense hawks are adamant that the Pentagon receive a huge 2018 budget hike approaching $80-90 billion. Trump and many followers want the U.S.-Mexico wall. Democrats retain considerable power in the endgame — their votes are needed — and are pressing demands of their own. They want protections for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as young children. They also demand budget increases for domestic agencies. For his part, Trump tends to waver depending on the situation — siding with Democrats on a debt deal in September, promising Republicans last week that the controversial immigration issue won't be part of the year-end spending measure. Meanwhile, the tax debate is taking up energy, time and political capital, and GOP leaders seem reluctant to issue controversial decisions that might harm its chances. Here's a rundown of non-tax issues facing Congress and Trump:
SPENDING Ideally, top leaders in both parties would like to agree on new spending levels and pass a catchall bill by the Dec. 8 deadline. That's looking increasingly unlikely. Another temporary funding bill would be needed to avert a government shutdown, but many Democrats say they won't be able to support any measure that doesn't include
help for so-called "Dreamer" immigrants facing deportation. That increases the odds of a shutdown. Congressional leaders are conducting secret talks on raising the spending levels and say they are optimistic of a deal. But there's no sign of one yet. A possible agreement could add perhaps $100 billion to the budget for the current year alone, which is sure to cause sticker shock among the GOP's fiscal conservatives. Trump's demands for the border wall — a nonstarter with Democrats — could spark a shutdown battle. Then there's aid to areas devastated by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The White House promises to submit a request later this month for "several tens of billions of dollars" aimed mostly at helping Texas and Florida. That's likely to bring the total appropriated since September for hurricane relief to more than $100 billion, which is likely to rankle deficit hawks.
IMMIGRATION Trump announced in September that he is ending temporary deportation protections granted by the Obama administration to young immigrants known as "Dreamers" who were illegally brought into the U.S. and often have known no other home. But he gave Congress until March to come up with a fix and promised top Democratic leaders he would sign legislation protecting them, so long as he wins billions for border security. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Senate Democrats, such as California Sen. Kamala Harris, are demanding the immigration issue be addressed as soon as possible and won't vote for any spending bill that fails to include a solution. That could doom the
spending bill as Republicans need Democratic votes to pass the measure. Top Democrats such as Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York are keeping their powder dry in hopes that negotiations, which presently appear stalled, pick up steam.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH The reauthorization of an expired children's health program is becoming more urgent as the lapse in the program will mean a cutoff in services in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Ohio and other states by late December or January. There's a bipartisan desire to extend the program, but negotiations over how to pay for the measure have yet to produce a breakthrough. A compromise ultimately appears likely, and the measure is a candidate to be coupled with other items in December.
DEFENSE House and Senate negotiators are putting the final touches on an annual defense policy bill for the 2018 fiscal year that's expected to increase the Pentagon's core budget by billions of dollars more than the $603 billion Trump requested. There's some urgency to the talks since Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., is battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. The defense policy bill is expected to expand U.S. missile defenses in response to North Korea's advancing nuclear weapons programs. Lawmakers also are trying to resolve a long simmering debate over the creation of a new branch that would be in charge of the U.S. military's space assets.
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Marilyn E. Crosscup WESTFIELD – Marilyn E. Crosscup passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 4, 2017. Born in Lynn, MA she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Helen (Harper) Staples. Marilyn graduated from Lynn English High School and worked for Big Y Foods for 10 years. Marilyn was a dedicated, loving mother who took joy in spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards, gardening, and day trips to the casino with her husband. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 48 years, Kenneth, her daughter Karen Varao of Westfield, her daughter Cheryl Gale and husband Rich of Westfield, and her four grandchildren Allyson and Christopher Varao and Elizabeth and Andrew Gale. She is also survived by her sister Claire Staples of Lynn, MA and her brother Mark Staples and his wife Michele of Georgia as well as many nieces and nephews. Calling hours for Marilyn will be Thursday, November 9 from 3-5 PM with a service to follow at 5 pm at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Home 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marilyn’s memory to Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101. Firtionadams.com
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Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 9:23 a.m.: Accident, Union Street and Railroad Avenue. Police received a report for a minor two-vehicle accident. A 2011 Nissan Altima and a 2011 Nissan Rogue were involved. No injuries reported and no tow trucks were requested. 8:17 p.m.: Vandalism, Harrison Avenue. Police received a report of a group of kids that reportedly threw a rock at a person’s window and knocked over trash cans along the street. Police were not able to located the youths.
Court Logs Westfield District Court Oct. 30, 2017 Carl M. Seam, 39, of 41 Skaret Road, East Hartland, Conn., was released on his personal recognizance pending a Jan. 10 hearing after being arraigned on charges of negligent operation of motor vehicle and operating under influence of liquor or .08 percent, brought by Southwick Police. Joshua McCabe, 19, of 198 Jean Carol Road, Abington, Mass., was arraigned on and placed on pretrial probation until April 30, 2018, for charges of person under 21 possess liquor and disorderly conduct, brought by Westfield State University Police. Gregory Nixon, 19, of 54 Gray Beach Lane, Hanover, Mass., was arraigned on and placed on pretrial probation until April 30, 2018, for charges of person under 21 possess liquor and disorderly conduct, brought by Westfield State University Police. Michael Nimeskern, 18, of 151 Candlewood Lane, Hanover, Mass., was arraigned on and placed on pretrial probation until April 30, 2018, for charges of person under 21 possess liquor and disorderly conduct, brought by Westfield State University Police. Tristan A. Lininger, 30, of 72 Moseley Ave., Westfield, was released on $5,000 personal surety and with pretrial conditions on Nov. 1 pending a Dec. 11 hearing after being arraigned on charges of assault and battery with dangerous weapon, intimidate witness/juror/police/court official and assault and battery on family/household member, brought by Westfield Police.
Flag Unfurled at South Middle School Flags were placed in honor of the Fire, Police, and Military First Responders as well as veterans from WW 1, WW 2 and Purple Heart Recipients on the lawn of the South Middle School. The project is sponsored by the Westfield Kiwanis Club. (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher)
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Hilltown Artisans Guild Holiday Show & Sale, November 11-12, 2017 WORTHINGTON — The Hilltown Artisans Guild will host their annual juried Holiday Show and Sale at the Worthington Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday, November 11-12, 2017, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm both days. The show features the work of fine artists and craftspeople from throughout the western Massachusetts region, with additional new artisans this year! Visitors will enjoy a wide array of fine handcrafted goods, including pottery, watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, adult coloring books, photography, cards, mixed media, collage, functional art, jewelry, fiber arts, handmade soaps, wood turned art, wood carvings, pyrography and more, all available for purchase. Refreshments will be provided by the vendors. For more information, please see the Hilltown Artisans Guild website: http://www.hilltownartisansguild.org.
American Legion Post 124 prepares for a volley salute. The American Legion Family Honor Guard presents the colors.
Annual Holiday Cookie Sale SOUTHWICK —Southwick Congregational Church will host their Annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday December 16, 2017 from 8:30 – 1:30 pm Pick your favorite cookies or mix and match them. $8 a pound. Gluten-free and nut-free varieties will be available. Southwick Congregational Church, PO Box 260, Southwick, MA, 10177. Please contact the Church office for more information (413) 569-6362.
th Cathy Bastible, President of the Kiwanis Club The 104 Air Guard and the kids from Boys and Girls Club Military Club. speaks about the project.
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Season Changes: Herbs and Spices By ELIANA LAKRITZ MS RD LDN, Clinical Dietitian, Baystate Noble Hospital With the cold weather and holidays approaching, it is time to start thinking about what you’ll be bringing to holiday meals. Traditional dishes are made fragrant, savory or sweet with the addition of herbs and spices. Many popular holiday spices, including but not limited to turmeric, cinnamon, sage, and ginger, have been shown to offer benefits to your health. Here’s a review of the latest health findings on a few herbs/spices with suggestions on how to incorporate them into your diet.
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bles, add to tea, or use in baking for a rich, earthy flavor.
Sage is used in a lot of stuffing recipes to provide a unique flavor. In several well-designed studies, rosmarinic and carnosic acids within the sage leaf have demonstrated antioxidant-like properties. These properties can be protective against free-radical and oxidative damage that is linked to development of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Add fresh sage to enhance the flavor meat or bread-based dishes.
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As one of the most commonly used spices, cinnamon has been thoroughly studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic effects. Many studies have confirmed such effects, making cinnamon a healthy addition to your favorite treats. It provides a sweet aroma that enhances the flavor of fresh baked breads, oatmeal dishes, winter squash, and even roasted carrots. Using cinnamon to cut down on added sugar reduces calories that can contribute to weight gain.
Ginger is another crowd favorite for the holidays. It is highly regarded for its aid in nausea reduction, indigestion, and other digestive ailments because its metabolites seem to accumulate in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. For this reason, it is commonly used in cancer patients and pregnant women struggling to suppress nausea and vomiting. Studies have also found some promising anti-cancer properties of ginger, especially in colon cancer. Ginger has also been shown to improve cholesterol levels, thus reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Grate fresh ginger or sprinkle ground ginger over root vegeta-
Curcumin, a phytochemical found in turmeric, has been drawing researchers’ attention for its possible interference with the inflammatory process. Many animal and some human studies have demonstrated a positive impact of curcumin use on prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. Specifically, there is some promising evidence to suggest that curcumin supplementation can be protective against arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer. While additional research is needed to determine specific dosage recommendations of curcumin, you can include turmeric into your diet to help reap some of the health benefits. The deep yellow spice enhances vegetable, lentil, or legume dishes by adding an ethnic, earthy flavor. ——— If you are interested in learning more about nutrition counseling sessions with a registered dietitian at Baystate Noble Hospital, please call 413-568-2811 ex: 5671 for more information.
Baby gene therapy study offers hope for fatal muscle disease By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A first attempt at gene therapy for a disease that leaves babies unable to move, swallow and, eventually, breathe has extended the tots' lives, and some began to roll over, sit and stand on their own, researchers reported
Wednesday. Only 15 babies with spinal muscular atrophy received the experimental gene therapy, but researchers in Ohio credited the preliminary and promising results to replacing the infants' defective gene early — in the first few months of life, before the neuromuscular disease destroyed too many key nerve
cells. "They all should have died by now," said Dr. Jerry Mendell of Nationwide Children's Hospital, who led the work published by The New England Journal of Medicine. Yet, "those babies are still improving." Mendell cautioned that much more study is needed to prove the gene therapy works
and is safe. Nor is it clear whether the replacement gene's effects would wane over time. Spinal muscular atrophy occurs in about 1 in 10,000 births, and those with the most severe form, called SMA Type 1, rarely reach their second birthday. They can be born looking healthy but rapidly decline. One study found just 8 percent of the most severely affected survived to age 20 months without needing permanent mechanical ventilation to breathe. There is no cure. The first treatment wasn't approved until last December — a drug named Spinraza that requires spinal injections every few months. The experimental gene therapy approach aims for a one-time fix. WHAT GOES WRONG Spinal muscular atrophy is caused when a mutated gene can't produce a protein crucial for survival of motor neurons, nerve cells in the spinal cord that control muscles. Some children carry extra copies of a backup gene that produces small amounts of the vital protein, and thus have much milder forms of the disease. GENE REPLACEMENT Scientists loaded a healthy version of the gene into a virus modified so it couldn't cause illness. Then 15 babies got a one-time intravenous injection. The virus carried
the healthy gene into motor neurons, where it got to work producing the protein those nerve cells require to live. Three babies received a low dose of the gene therapy, as a first-step safety precaution. The remaining 12 got a high dose. RESULTS All of the children are alive, Mendell said, about two years and counting after treatment. All beat the odds of needing permanent machine help to breathe by age 20 months. But only the high-dose recipients saw better motor control, reaching some developmental milestones usually unthinkable for these patients. Eleven could sit unassisted at least briefly; nine could roll over. Eleven are speaking and able to swallow. Two were able to crawl, stand and then walk, Mendell's team reported. Those results are "very striking," said Dr. Basil Darras, who directs Boston Children's Hospital's neuromuscular center and wasn't involved in the new research. While the treatment needs testing on far more babies, usually "there are no further developmental gains" after diagnosis, Darras explained. "They stagnate for a while and they go downhill very fast and die." The only serious side effect attributed to the gene therapy so far involved possible signs of a liver problem that eased with treatment.
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In this image provided by Nationwide Children's Hospital, Dr. Jerry Mendell of the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Mendell led a small study of gene therapy in babies born with a usually fatal neuromuscular disease and reported Nov. 1, 2017, that the experiment extended the tots’ survival, and some could roll over or sit up. (AP) NEXT STEPS AveXis Inc., which is developing the gene therapy and helped fund Wednesday's study, has opened a second small trial at seven hospitals. Meanwhile, doctors are prescribing SMA patients the new medication Spinraza, which works by increasing that backup gene's protein production and, according to a separate New England Journal study, had some benefit in about half of patients. The first year of treatment costs about $750,000, an accompanying editorial noted. With the drug's availability, some health groups are urging that SMA be added to the list of diseases that all newborns are screened for, so parents can seek early treatment. ——— This Associated Press series was produced in partnership with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454.
American Legion Post 124 Firing Squad.
VIETNAM VETERANS CHAPTER 219
Westfield High Band Maestro, Patrick Kennedy.
State Representative John Velis and Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan, pay homage while taps is being played.
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Combat wounded, chapter 875.
Yankee Division laying a wreath at the Yankee Division, Living History group. monument.
Bell ringer for fallen veterans.
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City Wide Leaf Collections December 9th
26th Yankee Division Honor Guard.
WESTFIELD — City Leaf collection will be performed for the entire city on Saturday, December 9th. Leaves should be placed curbside in paper bags (no plastic) by 7 a.m. Please note, unlike previous years in which normal trash pickup days were assigned different leaf pickup dates, for 2017 all neighborhoods will be picked up on the same date.
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Marie Georgefils and Daniel Ginsburg flanked by Nancy and Delmar Burridge.
Norma and Dennis Chalk, Cindy and Tom Russo. Dr. Stanley Strzempko, 2017 Spirit Award Recipient at the Baystate Noble Ball Saturday night.
Rafael Alvarez and Lydia Martinez-Alvarez; Madeline and Carlos Landrau.
Lisa Masciadrelli, Britt Percy, and Jenneke Reynolds. Liz Russell, Steve Klein, and Chris McHan.
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Ron and Eileen Bryant; Carol and Rick Steele.
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David and Janice Fedor, Betty Ghazarian.
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Trevor Gasperatti, Dominic Mazza, Alanna Goldy, Kate McCabe, and Marianne Langlois
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Westfield Tech’s Anatoliy Suprunchuk (53) steps into a goal kick. (Photo by Chris Putz)
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Westfield Tech goalie Anatoliy Suprunchuk leaps into traffic to tap the ball away from the Drury offense during a West Division 4 boys’ soccer quarterfinal in the driving rain Monday in North Adams. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Blue Devils slip past Tigers
Westfield Tech’s Stephaun Nikiel (3) displays some fancy footwork. (Photo by Chris Putz)
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By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer NORTH ADAMS – No. 4 Drury slipped past fifth-seeded Westfield Technical Academy 3-2 in a rain-soaked West Division 3 boys soccer quarterfinal Monday in North Adams. “It was a heartbreaking loss,” said Westfield Tech coach Kyle Dulude, who saw his team give up two bad-luck goals late. “We just couldn’t find a way to prevent their shots from the outside.” Dan Kontsimal (6) conDrury gained control of the trols the ball for the game early with a goal midway Westfield Technical through the first half. Westfield boys soccer team. (Photo Tech later tied it 1-all on a great by Chris Putz) shot from Philip Lisyanyy. Westfield Tech took the lead 2-1 on a corner kick half way through the second half, but Drury scored consecutive goals in a brief spurt to jump ahead. The Blue Devils converted a direct kick from about 40 yards out, and then with four minutes scored the game-winner on an upper 90 shot from just outside the box. “A lot of the game was cold, wet, and sloppy, everyone slide tackling everywhere,” Dulude said. “With eight minutes left in the game, every bounce, call and flick went in favor for Drury.” Still, the Westfield Tech coach admitted his team had its chances early. “We missed a few good opportunities to go up 3-1 and it came back to bite us in the end,” he said. Despite the loss, Dulude was pleased with his team’s overall effort. “I appreciated the effort they put in all season long,” he said. “For the seniors, they showed tremendous growth over the last four years. And for the underclassmen, we have a Bi-County title to defend, as well as postseason experience to push us further next year. Overall, nothing to hang their heads about, all learning experiences for their futures.”
Westfield Tech’s Josh Bush (20) launches a header. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield Tech’s Ruvim Suprunchuk (11) settles the ball. (Photo by Chris Putz)
WEST DIVISION 3 QUARTERFINALS Southwick’s Matt Allen (5) shields an Easthampton defender from the ball. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Rams advance No. 2 Southwick 3, No. 7 Easthampton Three different players – Nick Brown, Austin Davis, and Connor Geddis – scored one goal apiece to lead Southwick into the semis. Rams’ Tim McGrath, Jared O’Connor, and Dan Scharmann each earned an assist. Southwick goalie Kyle Demaio and the Rams’ defense shut out the Easthampton Eagles.
Southwick’s Shane Dowd (7) throws in the ball from the sideline. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Southwick’s Connor Geddis (10) beats the defense to the ball for the first score of the game in Monday’s West Division 3 quarterfinal against Easthampton at Whalley Park. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Southwick’s Dan Scharmann (11) commands control of the ball against Easthampton. (Photo by Chris Putz)
It’s celebration time for Southwick’s Connor Geddis, center, after Geddis scored the game’s first goal Monday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
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Westfield’s Madeline Leblanc blocks the Longmeadow shot .
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West Division 2 Quarterfinals No. 1 Longmeadow def. No. 9 Westfield 25-16, 26-24, 23-21 Westfield fought to the bitter end, but in the end, the top seed prevailed at home. Madi Robitaille (9 kills, 1 ace), Autumn Moccia (2 kills, 7 digs, 2 aces), Julia Golob (9 assists, 3 aces), and Catherine Jones (2 kills) led the way for Westfield (7-13 overall, 5-3 Western Division).
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Bombers dig tourney seed By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – After posting a 13-5 regular season finish among some of the region’s best teams and capturing the KurtyFielding Division with a record of 8-2, it appeared the Westfield High School girls soccer team had been snubbed. “They had us as the sixth seed,” said Westfield coach Keith Saltmarsh, whose team initially faced the prospect of playing a road game after all their hard work in Division 1 after tournament pairings were announced recently. For some it was a mockery of sorts. Others likely cried foul. After clearer heads prevailed, it was revealed that the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association had made a simple error – utilizing just one piece of the Walker System puzzle rather than adding up the sum of all its parts (record vs. tournament teams, win percentage, strength of schedule). The error was quickly cor-
KURTY-FIELDING DIVISION WINNERS WESTFIELD BOMBERS rected though, and after the tournament field was released the second time around, Westfield’s correct seed, number four, pitted them against No. 5 Chicopee Comprehensive (10-6-2) at home at Bullens Field Tuesday at 6 p.m. “What’s right is right,” said
Saltmarsh, who was pleased with the correction but admitted a tough matchup still ahead. The two teams split the regular season series 1-1. “Comp is very competitive, very physical,” Saltmarsh explained, noting his team’s willingness to change
strategy against them on more than one occasion. “We should be ready to go.” Westfield returned to the postseason after a lengthy absence in large part to an infusion of young talent from the National Premier League, and some savvy upperclassmen.
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“These kids have put in a lot of work in a very competitive league,” Saltmarsh said. “We’ve had a lot of close battles and come-frombehinds. The girls really dug deep.” If they can dig in for one more week, a much bigger prize looms.
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Residence Wrangling Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 26 years. I’m 19 years younger than he is. We are civic-minded and devoted to family, hobbies and taking care of our mental and physical fitness. We renovated our second home together and lived there for 18 years, but we talked about moving from there for a decade, as there were some flaws with the design of that house. In recent months, we purchased a wonderful place with a comfortable setting and great neighbors. Our current place has the grounds and privacy we adore and a homeowners association to help with maintaining it. We are still getting settled, but I am delighted so far. I’ve entertained a few times at the new place, and my friends have raved about how inviting the house is. My husband, on the other hand, is quite negative about it. He abhors change. (He didn’t even want to get married until age 50 because he was reluctant to change his lifestyle.) He is very conservative. He loved the formality of our previous house. He agreed to move, though. I’ve tried discussing this with him, but he fails to see how hurtful his negativity is. He has a family home in another state, a house in which no one resides. For about 10 years now, since his mother passed, he’s been driving to the house once a month to maintain the property. It’s about five hours away. He’s never considered how his monthly trips to care for it while I maintain our residence in our town affect me, saying our property isn’t a priority for him. I have been patient and kind with my husband, as I realize moving is a stress. I know I am blessed in a time when so many suffer from the ills of society, the wrath of Mother Nature, health issues and so on. However, I am curious about your response to this situation in which I find myself. -Giving It Time Dear Giving It Time: Keep the conversation between you and your husband going. Ask him to be specific about what he dislikes about the new arrangement. Perhaps the frequent guests are a source of stress. If he can’t give a reason, you can give him a request -- that he see a counselor to help cope with change. And please don’t let the rain cloud over your husband’s head eclipse your sunny disposition. Keep nurturing peace and gratitude within. Dear Annie: A member of my family, “Gabby,” has become extreme in her beliefs. She has so many positive qualities to her character, but this obsession is eclipsing everything else about her. She thinks that we should all believe strongly in her causes and actively advocate them alongside her. If not, she regards us as morally wrong, and an argument or lecture ensues. Reasoning does not seem to help. Where does this attitude come from? I know we are not the only family trying to cope with this right now. -- New Radical Getting Old Dear New Radical Getting Old: The attitude probably comes from a true desire to do good, so try to appreciate that intention, even when you find her tactics grating. Remember that it takes two to tiff. Use prevention and deflection to avoid arguments. If she starts in on a lecture, politely tell her that you respect her passion, and then redirect the conversation to apolitical subjects. (It might help to mentally prepare a list of these in advance.) Refuse to meet her on the debate stage and she will eventually -- let’s hope -- get tired of talking to herself.
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Rose McGowan memoir ‘Brave’ coming in late Jan. NEW YORK (AP) — Rose McGowan's publisher has set a January release for her memoir "Brave," a month ahead of its original on-sale date. The actress has accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her and has been a leading advocate for women confronting sexual assault and harassment. She began working on the book well before last month's revelations about Weinstein and before dozens of women accused him of rape or harassment. HarperOne announced Monday that it will publish "Brave" on Jan. 28 instead of the original planned release of Feb. 28. McGowan's acting credits include "Scream" and the TV series "Charmed." McGowan said in a statement her book will take on Hollywood, "the biggest cult of it," and how she fought her way out of it.
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Family to get $4.8M in crash involving ‘Melrose’ actress SOMERVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The family of a woman killed in a 2010 crash involving a "Melrose Place" actress will receive a $4.8 million settlement. NJ.com reports most of the money will come from the hosts of a party where actress Amy Locane-Bovenizer was drinking before the crash. Rachel and Carlos Sagebien agreed to pay $3.3 million through their insurance company to the family of Helene Seeman. Locane-Bovenizer and her estranged husband will pay $1.5 million. The actress served about 2½ years in prison after being convicted of vehicular manslaughter and other charges. In a resentencing hearing, a judge said he erred by imposing too light a sentence, but declined to send Locane-Bovenizer back to prison. The state has appealed that decision. The Montgomery Township crash also injured Seeman's husband, Fred.
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Maryland AG: Sinclair, Tribune TV merger is a ‘bad deal’ ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's attorney general opposes the proposed merger between Sinclair Broadcasting Group and rival TV station operator Tribune Media. Attorney General Brian E. Frosh filed comments Friday with the Federal Communications Commission, arguing that the merger would lead to fewer options for consumers and higher prices. Frosh also asked the FCC to delay its decision on the merger until a court decides how to calculate national audience reach. Hunt Valley, Maryland-based Sinclair is already the nation's largest local TV station operator with 173 stations. The Tribune deal, plus other pending acquisitions, would give it a total of 233 stations. Sinclair says the merger would make it more efficient and would help the survival of free, over-the-air TV. The attorneys general in Illinois, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have already voiced their opposition.
Affleck says he wants to be ‘part of the solution’ LONDON (AP) — Ben Affleck says the storm of sexual harassment allegations engulfing Hollywood has led him to examine his own behavior. In an interview Sunday with The Associated Press for the superhero film "Justice League," Affleck said he's "looking at my own behavior and addressing that and making sure I'm part of the solution." After condemning Harvey Weinstein's actions last month, Affleck was forced to defend his own conduct. He apologized for groping the actress Hilarie Burton on camera in 2003 when she was a host on MTV's "Total Request Live." Another video from 2004 showed Affleck pulling Montreal TV host Anne-Marie Losique onto his lap. Losique has defended Affleck, saying the actor's behavior was done for the show only and she has described him as a gentleman. Speaking Sunday, Affleck said two things need to happen, that "more women need to be pushed to power" and that sexual harassment has to also be "a men's issue" where guys call out inappropriate behavior.
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Fox cancels airing of ad saying Trump should be impeached By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel says it won't air any more ads from a wealthy Democratic donor advocating President Donald Trump's impeachment due its viewers' strong negative reaction. One negative reaction was from Trump himself, who tweeted that donor Tom Steyer was "wacky and totally unhinged." Steyer, a billionaire hedge fund operator, calls on television viewers to sign a petition urging Trump's impeachment. His lawyer, Brad Deutsch, said Monday that 1.5 million people had signed the petition. "People in Congress and his own
administration know that this president is a clear and present danger, who's mentally unstable and armed with nuclear weapons, and they do nothing," Steyer said in the ad, which has also aired on CNN and other stations. Three times on the morning of Oct. 27, the ad aired during "Fox & Friends," the morning show popular with Trump and his fans. Trump tweeted about "Wacky and Totally Unhinged Tom Steyer, who has been fighting me and my Make America Great Again agenda." Steyer had bought seven more ads for the following week on Fox News, Deutsch said, but the company called and canceled them. "Due to the strong negative reaction
to their ad by our viewers, we could not in good conscience take their money," said Jack Abernethy, co-president of Fox News. Deutsch noted that the ad had aired on other stations owned by Fox News' parent company, even during the World Series. He said Steyer believes that Fox succumbed to pressure from the White House to scuttle the ad. "Fox News is admitting that they don't provide their viewers with information if the information upsets their audience," he said. "Are they making the same decisions with respect to the news?" Fox had no additional comment on the ad's cancellation
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Emotions run high, and people could have difficulty understanding where you are coming from. One-on-one relating might be the most effective way of helping others hear what you’re trying to say. Know that this confusion results from a lack of connection. Tonight: Cozy at home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might be tired of saying the same thing over and over again. Know that your message is getting through, even if others don’t acknowledge it. Remain caring and upbeat. The topic in question will be addressed, with the help of a friend. Tonight: Happiest at home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Be aware of your fiscal responsibility in a joint business or entertainment venture. Make sure that you and the other party are on the same page; otherwise, the agreement might fall to the wayside and cause a problem that could have been prevented. Tonight: In the moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Reach out to someone at a distance who cares about you. You might need to do some reflecting before you make the call, especially if you are going to make a proposition of sorts. Be more positive and upbeat than you have been in the recent past. Tonight: On center stage. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Step back and try to bypass the momentary hassles and demands of the day. If you have a project or a matter that you can deal with solo, do just that. The fewer interactions you have -- except with, perhaps, your roommates or relatives -- the better. Tonight: Relax at home. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH You might believe that your hands are too full to successfully carry out an important meeting. You are heading down the winning path, even if you have a bout of insecurity. Your tone becomes more content and caring as the day goes on. Tonight: Out with friends. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Tension builds, which adds to your stress level. You can’t deny what is happening and that you need to take a stand. You might feel as if you need to spend more money in order to make a deal happen or handle an important issue. This expense will justify itself. Tonight: Say “yes.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Venus moves into your sign and gives you even more allure. If you have a vision for the long term, start heading down the appropriate path. You have the ability to see the big picture, yet you’ll still want to ask others for more information. Tonight: Curl up with a good book. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Someone comes forward with an offer that seems too good to be true. Don’t hold in your feelings, as they probably are right-on. You could be uncomfortable with a decision you made at work that involves a key person. Defer to a close loved one. Tonight: Off to the gym. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Others seem determined to get together with you. Hopefully you have the time to handle the many requests that come your way. Choose which invitation you’d like to accept by considering the company. A friend might be unusually endearing. Tonight: Defer to others. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Your sunny personality emerges, and you feel much better than you have in a while. A boss lets you know how impressed he or she is with your behavior and choices. Some of you even might receive financial compensation because of your performance. Tonight: In the limelight. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might be concerned about a personal matter that keeps emerging. You seem to keep thinking about someone at a distance. You often imagine what this person is doing. If you’re learning a new field or a new belief system, you will detach. Tonight: Break past a barrier. BORN TODAY Singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell (1943), physicist Marie Curie (1867), actor Christopher Knight (1957)
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LEGAL NOTICES October 24, 31, 2017 November 7, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 77 Gary Drive, Westfield, Massachusetts By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Hanibal Tayeh to Bank Rhode Island, said mortgage dated January 17, 2014, and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds, in Book 20172 at Page 100, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on November 16, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. Property: 77 Gary Drive, Westfield, Massachusetts 01085 A parcel of land in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts being known and designated as Lot #S-17 Gary Drive, as shown on a plan entitled "DIVISION OF PROPERTY WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, FOR: BENJAMIN GERMANO, OWNER, WESTFIELD, MA dated September 20, 1989, Revised November 15, 1989, Scale 1" =100', prepared by D.L. Bean, Inc., Surveyors & Engineers, 40 School Street, Westfield, Massachusetts" recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 269, Page 95. Subject to Restrictive Covenants dated October 31, 1988 and recorded on December 28, 1988 in said Registry of Deeds in Book 7059, Page 502. The premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, reservations, conditions, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. The premises are also sold subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE
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A deposit of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) by cash, certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The Mortgagee and its authorized representatives shall not be required to pay the deposit to bid. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at the law offices of Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard, Inc., 321 South Main Street, Suite 301, Providence, RI 02903 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt of the full purchase price. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Bank Rhode Island, Present holder or authorized by the present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard, Inc. 321 South Main Street, Suite 301 Providence, RI 02903 (401) 274-0300
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Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC All your landscaping needs, Residential & Commercial -------Lawn aeration & seeding, hedge trimming, brush removal. Fall clean-ups, curb-side leaf pick-up, lawn mowing. 5-step fertilizing. Snow plowing & ice management -------Hardscaping Patios, walkways, fire pits and retaining walls. Bobcat services also available. -------Call today for your FREE estimate!!! FULLY INSURED (413) 626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com _________________________
LAWNMOWER REMOVALS FREE Removal of Junk Riding Lawnmowers Will remove any junk riding lawnmowers and will buy lawnmowers in running condition. Call anytime: 860-216-8768
RAIN GUTTERS RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed. Senior citizen discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson Services (413)596-8859 (before 9pm)
SNOWPLOWING A-1 SNOWPLOWING Affordable Building Contractor Residential & Light Commercial Westfield Only 22 Years Experience Call Dave 413-568-6440
SNOW PLOWING ----------------------CALL DON: 413-313-3447 STORAGE STORAGE Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard. Year-round discounts. Safe and secure. Lockhouse Rd. Westfield, MA JML 413-575-8900
TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998
Truck & Trailer Repair We repair Pick-ups, Vans, SUVs & Campers in addition to light, medium, and heavy duty diesel trucks. NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station
165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA top-truck.com
HOME DECOR Making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet make-overs to faux finishes, and staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured. Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223
Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School 80 Locust St. Northampton
Holy Family Parish, in Russell is holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 11th at the VFW on Route 20, from 9am-3pm. Jewelry, LulaRoe, quilted and wooden items and decorations and gifts, homemade jellies and soaps, beautiful hand-crafted art of every type, lots of Christmas crafts and gifts, and so much more! Homemade macaroni and cheese, soups, stews, chili, cornbread and goodies will be available for purchase to eat there or take home. We haven't forgotten about the kids! There will be a craft table for them to make their own Christmas ornaments to take home! We hope you'll stop by and get your Christmas shopping done early! We look forward to seeing on on November 11th!
APARTMENT 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $975 p/month. No pets please. Call today, won't last. Available October 1. (413)348-3431 WESTFIELD: 1 Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath; Utilities included. $700 p/month, no pets. 1st/Last/Security. 413-250-4811
WESTFIELD: 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room & Bath. $1100.00 per month + utilities. 1st/Last/Security. 413-250-4811
BUSINESS PROPERTY
"No truck or job too big or too small"
413-788-6787
PAINTING & WALLPAPERING
Handmade crafts. Over 70 vendors Food for sale by PTO B building, Gym Free parking & admission.
THE HOLY FAMILY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR IS COMING!
floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • BUSINESS DIRECTORY • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 FIREWOOD
Holiday Craft Fair Sun. Nov. 19th 9am-2pm
304-851-7666
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CHIMNEY SWEEPS
CRAFT FAIRS
TREE SERVICE American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting. Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates. 24-hour Emergency Services. Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469
LANDSCAPE BUSINESS FOR SALE (Retiring) EVERYTHING GOES! Serious Inquiries Only 413-732-0377
SERVICES A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris Canremoval, You Helplandscaping, Sarah? FALL yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462
UPHOLSTERY 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
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.
PERSONAL CARE/ HOME-MAKER www.sarahgillett.org Includes housekeeping, errands, transportation. References & background checked. Call: 413-301-3615
WINDOW CLEANING
CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn care, yard clean-ups, skid steer work, side-walks, tree work. BEST PRICING! 860-818-1703
Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured. Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your FALL appointment. 413-237-2053
Want To Know A Secret? Ask Sarah. www.sarahgillett.org