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WSU releases statement on Monday’s lockdown By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—Westfield State University has released an update on the report of a suspicious male on campus Monday that prompted a campus-wide lockdown. According to a statement from WSU President Ramon S. Torrecilha, an individual who believed that they were the person identified as the suspicious person came forward Monday night. The statement stems from a report yesterday of a suspicious male dressed in a black trench coat, a vest and with a bulging backpack, which had brought the university into a campuswide lockdown, while Massachusetts State and WSU Police searched for the suspicious male. According to the statement, the person went to the university’s police station as requested, and was wearing a black trench coat, black pants, a bulging backpack and a vest, which were the same articles reportedly being worn by the suspicious person yesterday. It was further said in the statement that the vest was “neither a bullet-proof vest nor body armor” and no threat was posed by the person. From the statement: “It has been determined that this individual poses no threat to the university community. Two students who made the identification yesterday reviewed the photo of this individual and confirmed that this was the individual observed yesterday. Officials however, did not specify who the person was that came forward. The university itself was in lockdown for almost two hours, lasting from 12:49 p.m. until 2:33 p.m., with classes resuming at 3:10 p.m. At the time, police did not report finding the party and later set up a hotline for tips, as well as increased police presence and escorts for students.
Junior Candace Alexander became emotional. “I never felt so unwanted before. It really does hurt,” she said about the racist incidents.
Genesis Perez with students who marched on Monday to the president’s office.
Several hundred participate in WSU’s ‘Walk Out Against Hate’ By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – Members of the Education faculty at Westfield State University organized a “Walk Out Against Hate” rally at 12:30 on Tuesday, surrounding the campus globe. The goal was to foster and support a campus culture of unity, inclusion and respect for diversity in response to the recent acts of racially charged bias behavior on campus, according to a university statement. “We’re standing up publicly. There is no room for hate here,” said Barbara Goff, professor of special education to the hundreds of students and staff that gathered for the rally. Dr. Floris Ortiz-Marrero, assistant professor of elementary education said the faculty was united to demand practical and See Walk Out Against Hate, Page 8
WSU students gather at Walk Out Against Hate Tuesday.
Local nurse pens book that speaks to all parents By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent EAST LONGMEADOW – Sarah Behnk shares “endearing” lessons she has learned as a parent – while juggling her career in the health care field – in a new book she felt compelled to write. “Being a parent is the greatest gift but it can be a challenge to balance it all,” said Behnk. “Let’s be honest. I am still trying to find the balance of being a mom, having a career and finding the time to do the day-to-day errands and chores that are a part of life.” Her 14-page board book, “Mama, Where Are You Going?,” is geared for youngsters up to the age of five. All of the lessons are gleaned from her time spent with her daughter, Aria, who is now three. “The book teaches children that sometimes a parent has to leave, but that there is nothing more important than them,” said Behnk, who currently works as an infection prevention/employee health RN at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield. Books have always been an important part of Behnk’s life and along with her husband David, they both knew they wanted to share their love of reading with their daughter.
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The family of James Arps presents a check to Dan Paquette, Director of the Westfield Athenaeum. From left to right: Debra Lindsey-Lombardi, Lilliana Fernandez (lower), Ashley Fernandez, Lindsey Fernandez, Jeff Arps, Dan Paquette.
Donations from local golf tournament aid Athenaeum By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD–The Westfield Athenaeum received a donation of over $2,000 to help continue the renovation efforts of the over 150-year-old library. The Athenaeum received a $2,050 donation from the proceeds of the James Arps Memorial Golf Tournament, with an additional $2,050 going toward the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation. The library will now utilize the money to continue its efforts toward renovations to make the Athenaeum more universally accessible, including improved handicap access.
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need to increase the one-day liquor license since the process for that specific license can be a long process. A number of town officials spend numerous hours working on completing the setup of the one-day liquor license. According to Deedy, the cost may seem extremely high because of the price jump, but most surrounding communities charge anywhere from $25 to $50. Deedy also said that the price change won’t be much of a burden since there are only a handful of events in Southwick every year that have one-day liquor licenses. The most notable ones in town are for the Rugged Maniac, Motocross Nationals, and an outdoor event that the Southwick Inn holds.
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the meeting was the one-day liquor license pertaining to for-profit businesses in Southwick. For at least the last 20 years, a one-day liquor license would cost $6.25. At the meeting, Deedy suggested that the fee should go up to $25, but then Select Board Clerk Russ Fox made a suggestion of his own to bump the fee up to $50. The board then made a motion and voted in favor of having the fee now set at $50. Fox discussed why he chose to increase the price of the license. “Fees are supposed to cover costs so it’s not a burden to the taxpayers,” said Fox. “You have to balance that, you need business in the community.” The board also felt that there was a
By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The City Council will be coming together this Thursday for its first meeting since the city’s election earlier this month. The City Council will meet Thursday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., with communications from Mayor Brian Sullivan beginning at 6:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. The agenda is expected to be quite short for the City Council this week, with just six total items on it, including mayoral communications. First, in “Communications from the Mayor,” Sullivan is expected to submit a resolution to authorize an agreement to allow funding to be used by the Westfield Redevelopment Authority (WRA) on the Elm Street Urban Renewal Project. “This is authorizing the WRA to use the money from the budget approved for them,” Sullivan said. The money, according to Sullivan, is expected to be used to put stone in several parking lots in the area before winter comes. Then, Sullivan is expected to submit an appointment of William K. Tatro to the Off-Street Parking Commission. Sullivan said that Tatro is “a long-time resident who has asked to give something back to the city.” See City Council Preview, Page 7
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Southwick Select Board increases some license costs By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – At Monday night’s meeting, the Select Board decided to make an increase in some of the prices to their license costs for businesses in town. Select Board Vice Chairman Joe Deedy then explained that the price increases were not for any of their larger licenses. The largest increase in fees included three separate licenses being changed from $350 to $500; Common Victualer’s Wine and Malts, Annual Common Victualer’s Malt and Wine, and FarmerBreweries, Farmer-Wineries, FarmerDistilleries liquor license. Yet, the most talked about increase at
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A Mini Class Reunion was held on November 4, 2017 at East Mountain Country Club for the Class of 1968 from Westfield High, Westfield Voke, and St. Mary’s. There were members from each of the schools in attendance. Plans are being made for our 50th Reunion next year to be held on September 1, 2018 which is also being held at East Mountain Country Club. “Save the date” cards have been recently sent out for the occasion, and if you didn’t get one, or know someone who didn’t please email us at whssusan.andrews@aol.com. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Each weekend volunteers from the USO of the Pioneer Valley set up a tent at different Stop & Shop Stores offering information and accepting donations to help servicemen and women throughout the community. This weekend they were at the local Westfield store enjoying the warm sunshine even though the temperature was colder. Pictured are Volunteers Dan Ernst, Allan Tracy, and Rob Baron. (Photo by Don Wielgus)
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Another North Carolina woman hits lottery jackpot twice GRANITE FALLS, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina woman hit the jackpot with two scratch-off lottery tickets, marking the second such instance in three weeks. The Charlotte Observer reports Michelle Shuffler, of Granite Falls, won $10,000 with one scratch-off ticket and $1 million with another on Sunday. Shuffler said in a statement that she and her husband purchased the winning $10,000 ticket in Lenoir, and then, feeling lucky, decided to buy another one 22 miles away in Granite Falls. She claimed both prizes Monday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh, selecting the option of 20 annual payments of $50,000 over the lump sum option. She plans to use the lottery winnings to save for retirement and her children’s college funds. Kimberly Morris, of Wake Forest, also won the lottery twice at the end of October.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2017. There are 46 days left in the year.
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n Nov. 15, 1942, the naval Battle of Guadalcanal ended during World War II with a decisive U.S. victory over Japanese forces.
ON THIS DATE: In 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation.
thony Blunt as the “fourth man” of a Soviet spy ring. In 1986, a government tribunal in Nicaragua convicted American Eugene Hasenfus of charges related to his role in delivering arms to Contra rebels, and sentenced him to 30 years in prison. (Hasenfus was pardoned a month later.)
In 1806, explorer Zebulon Pike sighted the mountaintop now known as Pikes (cq) Peak in present-day Colorado.
In 1987, 28 of 82 people aboard a Continental Airlines DC-9, including the pilots, were killed when the jetliner crashed seconds after taking off from Denver’s Stapleton International Airport.
In 1864, during the Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman began their “March to the Sea” from Atlanta; the campaign ended with the capture of Savannah on Dec. 21.
In 1998, Kwame Ture, the civil rights activist formerly known as Stokely Carmichael, died in Guinea at age 57.
In 1889, Brazil was proclaimed a republic as its emperor, Dom Pedro II, was overthrown. In 1926, the National Broadcasting Company began operating its radio network. In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. In 1959, four members of the Clutter family of Holcomb, Kansas, were found murdered in their home. (Ex-convicts Richard Hickock and Perry Smith were later convicted of the killings and hanged in a case made famous by the Truman Capote book “In Cold Blood.”) In 1966, the flight of Gemini 12, the final mission of the Gemini program, ended successfully as astronauts James A. Lovell and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. splashed down safely in the Atlantic after spending four days in orbit. In 1979, the British government publicly identified Sir An-
TEN YEARS AGO: During a feisty Democratic debate in Las Vegas, Hillary Rodham Clinton accused her closest rivals, Barack Obama and John Edwards, of slinging mud “right out of the Republican playbook” and sharply criticized their records. Cyclone Sidr struck Bangladesh, killing more than 3,200 people and leaving millions homeless. Baseball player Barry Bonds was indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice, charged with lying when he told a federal grand jury that he did not knowingly use performanceenhancing drugs. (Bonds was later convicted on the obstruction of justice count, which was overturned in 2015.) San Diego Padres ace Jake Peavy won the NL Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote. Actress Lindsay Lohan (LOH’-un) completed her jail sentence for drunken driving in a swift 84 minutes.
FIVE YEARS AGO: The Justice Department announced that BP had agreed to plead guilty to a raft of charges in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill and pay a record $4.5 billion, including nearly $1.3 billion in criminal fines. Four veterans were killed and 13 people injured when a freight train slammed
into a parade float carrying wounded warriors and their spouses at a rail crossing in Midland, Texas. Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera was named the American League’s Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America; San Francisco’s Buster Posey was the National League MVP.
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President Barack Obama, opening his final overseas trip while in office, acknowledged in Athens, Greece, that he was surprised by Donald Trump’s victory, and said it stemmed from deep-seated anxieties among workingclass Americans that the government needed to do better to address. Speaker Paul Ryan unanimously won his GOP colleagues’ votes for another term at the helm of the House. Jazz and blues singer, songwriter and musician Mose Allison died four days after his 89th birthday.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor Ed Asner is 88. Singer Petula Clark is 85. Comedian Jack Burns is 84. Actress Joanna Barnes is 83. Actor Yaphet Kotto is 78. Actor Sam Waterston is 77. Classical conductor Daniel Barenboim is 75. Pop singer Frida (ABBA) is 72. Actor Bob Gunton is 72. Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is 70. Actress Beverly D’Angelo is 66. Director-actor James Widdoes is 64. Rock singerproducer Mitch Easter is 63. News correspondent John Roberts is 61. Former “Jay Leno Show” bandleader Kevin Eubanks is 60. Comedian Judy Gold is 55. Actress Rachel True is 51. Rapper E-40 is 50. Country singer Jack Ingram is 47. Actor Jay Harrington is 46. Actor Jonny Lee Miller is 45. Actress Sydney Tamiia (tuh-MY’-yuh) Poitier is 44. Christian rock musician David Carr (Third Day) is 43. Rock singer-musician Chad Kroeger is 43. Rock musician Jesse Sandoval is 43. Actress Virginie Ledoyen is 41. Actor Sean Murray is 40. Pop singer Ace Young (TV: “American Idol”) is 37. Golfer Lorena Ochoa is 36. Hip-hop artist B.o.B is 29. Actress Shailene Woodley is 26. Actress-dancer Emma Dumont is 23.
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WESTFIELD: Off-Street Parking Commission meeting is cancelled. Council on Aging at 1 pm
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Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Gun Sense I am writing as a call for new candidates to run in the state senate election in 2018 for the Second Hampden and Hampshire district. I do not want Don Humason as my representative in the state senate and here’s why: Tomorrow, Thursday, in Boston, there is a Joint Committee Hearing on firearms access. State senator Don Humason is presenting nine bills for the committee, most of which would loosen gun regulations in Massachusetts. Why is my representative spending so much time on issues like deregulating silencers (also called suppressors, see Bill S.1317) and legalizing assault weapons (under the euphemism “modern sporting rifles”, see Bill S.1325)? Why is he spending time trying to strip the attorney general’s power to regulate firearms like other consumer products (S.1326) instead of working to protect my child and others from mass shootings in public places? Why is he working against the legislation that is meant to protect us from tragedies like Sandy Hook, Orlando, and Las Vegas? And he cannot tell me it is because less gun restrictions will help arm the ‘good guys with guns.’ Indeed, what has kept Massachusetts firearms deaths so low compared to other states is our stricter gun regulations, not the other way around. If more guns made us safer, the United States would be the safest developed country on the planet, and it is just the opposite when it comes to gun violence. Humason is proposing more bills at this hearing than any of the other senators. Maybe part of why he makes it a priority to decrease gun regulations is because he gets some “donations” from a gun rights group. I don’t know for sure, but that’s just a guess. I am not saying I want to do away with guns. I am saying that I would like my state senator to be in favor of the common sense gun control legislation that makes Massachusetts a leader. Where is the viable candidate to run against Humason in 2018? Are you out there? Are you thinking about running for public office? I am interested in hearing about you! Mary Coleman Easthampton, MA
Analysis: Sessions seeks balance in pondering Clinton probe WASHINGTON (AP) — In asking senior federal prosecutors to examine a number of Republican grievances, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is trying to strike a balance. He appears to be attempting to placate a boss who has repeatedly suggested that Sessions' own job might be in jeopardy for failing to investigate his Democratic rivals. At the same time, taking another investigation under consideration is a step toward maintaining the credibility of the Justice Department by leaving the actual work of arriving at this determination to senior officials whose findings, while unlikely to please anyone, would have more credibility. In a letter this week, the department directed senior federal prosecutors to "evaluate certain issues" raised by Republican lawmakers, including whether a special counsel should be appointed to look into allegations that the Clinton Foundation benefited from an Obama-era uranium transaction involving a Russian state company, a deal President Donald Trump himself has continually urged the Justice Department to investigate. Unlike other members of the president's Cabinet, the attorney general is construed as mostly an independent operator, under longstanding policy, practice and executive protocol. And the Justice Department is not supposed to be influenced by the White House in deciding which cases to prosecute and which discard after a review. The department's top staff is a mix of career officials and political appointees who juggle investigations behind closed doors while working more publicly to advance the administration's law enforcement agenda. Sessions may be trying to dig himself out of a bind with a move
Obama health mandate now target of GOP in big tax bill By MARCY GORDON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama health care law's requirement that Americans get insurance coverage is now pinned as a target of Republican lawmakers, as they look to end the individual mandate to help pay for deep cuts in their tax legislation. Senate Republicans showed Tuesday they're intent on scrapping the Affordable Care Act's insurance mandate, and the idea was endorsed by scores of GOP lawmakers in the House. Sen. Orrin Hatch, chairman of the Finance Committee, confirmed late Tuesday he was revising the bill to include repeal of the insurance mandate "to help provide additional relief to lowand middle-income families." The surprise renewal of the failed effort to eliminate the health care law's mandate came a day after President Donald Trump renewed pressure on Republican lawmakers to include the repeal in their sweeping legislation to revamp the tax system. It carries high political stakes for Trump, who lacks a major legislative achievement after nearly 10 months in office. The move by Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee upended the debate over the tax measure just as it was inching closer to passage following months of fine-tuning and compromise. It turned the debate into an angry partisan referendum on health care and President Barack Obama's signature law, the Affordable Care Act. The Finance panel digs into a third day of work on the Senate tax bill on Wednesday. The completed House tax bill, pointed toward a vote in that chamber Thursday, does not currently include
repeal of the health insurance mandate. Trump plans an in-person appeal to House Republicans before the vote. Promoted as needed relief for the middle class, the House and Senate tax overhaul bills would deeply cut corporate rates, double the standard deduction used by most Americans and limit or repeal completely the federal deduction for state and local property, income and sales taxes. Republican leaders deem passage of the first major tax overhaul in 30 years as imperative for the GOP to preserve its majorities in next year's elections. Republican efforts to dismantle the health care law collapsed this past summer as moderate Republicans joined with Democrats in rejecting the repeal — a bitter disappointment for Trump, who lashed out at the Senate GOP for failing. Adding the repeal of the mandate to the tax measure would combine two of Trump's legislative priorities. Beyond Trump's prodding, the repeal move was dictated by the Republicans' need to find revenue sources for the massive tax-cut bill, which calls for steep reductions in the corporate tax rate and elimination of some popular tax breaks. The "Obamacare" mandate requires most people to buy health insurance coverage or face a fine. Without being forced to get coverage, fewer people would sign up for Medicaid or buy federally subsidized private insurance. Eliminating the mandate in the tax legislation would save an estimated $338 billion over a decade, which could be used to help pay for the deep cuts. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that repealing the requirement that people buy health coverage would mean 4 million additional uninsured
people by 2019 and 13 million more by 2027. It "will cause millions to lose their health care," Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, the senior Democrat on the Finance Committee. Feeling ambushed without advance notice, minority Democrats warned that with fewer healthy people in the insurance risk pool, the price of premiums would rise. "Rather than learning the lessons from their failure to repeal health care, Republicans are doubling down on the same partisan strategy that would throw our health care system into chaos," said Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. "If the American people weren't already outraged by this bill, injecting health care into it will certainly do the trick." To win over moderate Senate Republicans to the tax legislation, the Senate may take up at the same time a bipartisan compromise to shore up health care subsidies, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., indicated Tuesday. Thune is a member of the Finance panel. Hatch's revised version of the tax bill would double the child tax credit to $2,000 from the current $1,000 — a change that presidential daughter Ivanka Trump has pushed for. The credit would rise to $1,600 under the House bill. Also, Hatch's revision makes slight reductions in individual tax rates for three moderate income brackets, numbers three, four and five of a total seven. The rates are reduced from the original Senate bill and the current system. The new rates are 10, 12, 22.5, 25, 32.5, 35 and 38.5 percent. The House bill shrinks the current seven brackets to four: 12, 25, 35 and 39.6 percent.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., joined with from left, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks to reporters following a closed-door strategy session on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Major crime and incident report Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 1:08 a.m.: Well-being check and arrest, Elm Street. Police received a report of a man who was allegedly running in the road and weaving in and out of traffic and also yelling. Police reported that they arrested John S. Decker, 24, of Westfield, and charged him with disorderly conduct. 2:23 a.m.: Accident, hit-and-run, Mill Street and Court Street. Police received a report of a traffic light that was down and in the roadway but no vehicle at the scene. Police reported that a possible license plate was found at the scene by security from Baystate Noble Hospital and that debris in the road reportedly led police to the vehicle in question. The operator was eventually cited, accoring to police.
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The Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 25th 6:30 pm, Park Square WESTFIELD — Directly following the Lanternlight Parade, the Mayor’s Tree Lighting sparkles at Park Square, the town green, which now features a glowing pavilion, perfect for the holiday celebration. Mayor Brian, together with Santa, and community representatives will light the twinkling lights of the city’s 20-foot holiday tree. The festivities include caroling, cocoa and visit with jolly old St. Nick. It’s a true celebration of community.
Students suspended for ‘hate crime’ against teammate WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Multiple student athletes at a Massachusetts high school have been suspended after school officials say they harassed a teammate and the victim's mother in what could be considered a hate crime. Elizabeth Zielinski, superintendent of King Philip Regional Schools, says the King Philip Regional High School students used racist slurs toward the teammate. Zielinski says the students also obtained the cellphone number of the victim's mother and made "inappropriate sexual comments." Zielinski says the student's actions could be considered a hate crime. She says local and state police have been notified. The school district has issued school suspensions and game suspensions against the students involved. Zielinski says the Wrentham school has created a cultural proficiency group to address race relations at the school.
State police second-in-command retires after altered report BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts State Police secondin-command is stepping down after the announced departure of the agency's chief amid claims he ordered a trooper to alter a police report on the arrest of a judge's daughter. Spokesman David Procopio says Deputy Superintendent Francis Hughes retired Tuesday after a 31-year career. Hughes' resignation comes after Col. Richard McKeon announced his retirement Friday. Procopio says it's tradition for the deputy superintendent to leave his or her position when the superintendent does. McKeon resigned in the wake of a federal lawsuit by a trooper, who alleges he was ordered to alter the police report to remove embarrassing information about the daughter of a judge. Police have defended asking the trooper to alter the report, saying some information wasn't relevant to the arrest.
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Nov. 6, 2017 Thomas C. Atkisson, 26, of 9 Ashley St., 1st flr., Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance and with pretrial conditions pending a Dec. 28 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of assault and battery on family/household member, brought by Westfield Police. Michael C. Hawkins, 59, of 23 Clinton Ave., Westfield, received a 15-month sentence to House of Corrections, four months directed with remaining suspended with probation until Nov. 6, 2018, with fees assessed and credit for time served, after pleading guilty to violate harassment prevention order, charges of four counts larceny over $250 from +60/disabled, four counts of utter false check and four counts of forgery of check Madelyn Moodie, 33, of 50 Southampton Road, Apt. 4D, Westfield, was released on $100 cash bail and with pretrial conditions pending a Dec. 14 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of assault and battery on family/ household member, brought by Westfield Police. Nov. 7, 2017 Decovin J. Hall, 34, of 86 Pheland St., Springfield, had a charge of operating motor vehicle with license suspended admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until May 7, 2018, and a charge of speeding in violation of special regulation found not responsible, brought by Westfield Police. David A. Korzeniowski, 24, of West Springfield, was released on $500 personal surety with pretrial conditions pending a Jan. 12, 2018 hearing, after being arraigned on a charge of violate abuse prevention order, brought by Westfield Police. John S. Decker, 25, of 26 Union St., Apt. 1, Westfield, was released on $500 personal surety and with pretrial conditions pending a Jan. 12, 2018 hearing, after being arraigned on a charge of disorderly conduct, brought by Westfield Police.
Chinese national accused of taking GRE for other people BOSTON (AP) — A 25-year-old Chinese citizen is facing federal charges in Massachusetts after officials say she took the GRE graduate school entry exam for other people. Federal prosecutors say Yinyan Wang was arrested in Pennsylvania in Monday on visa and passport fraud charges. The U.S. attorney's office for Massachusetts says Wang will be brought to Boston later this week. Prosecutors say she took the exam for another Chinese citizen Oct. 20 in Boston with false identification documents. Authorities say Wang took the GRE or the Test of English as a Foreign Language Exam, called the TOEFL, five other times between July and August. Prosecutors say each charge carries a minimum 10-year prison sentence. It's unclear if Wang has hired an attorney.
Judge allows new evidence in animal cruelty trial FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — A judge has allowed new evidence to be introduced in the trial of the former director of a Massachusetts greyhound rescue organization that is facing an animal cruelty charge. The MetroWest Daily News reports the lawyer for 72-yearold Louise Coleman fought against adding the two boxes of documents during Monday's hearing. He argued that it was unfair for the prosecutor to present new evidence so soon before trial. The judge ruled both attorneys could use the evidence for trial. Coleman is the former head of Greyhound Friends Inc. She was charged in March after investigators found she allowed dogs to live in unsanitary conditions. Inspectors said sick dogs were not diagnosed or treated for infectious and contagious diseases. Coleman has pleaded not guilty. Her trial is scheduled for Nov. 28.
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FOODTRAVEL 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 nutfree varieties will be available. Southwick Congregational Church, PO Box 260, Southwick, MA, 10177. Please contact the Church office for more information (413) 569-6362.
‘Healthy Eating and Cooking for the Holidays’ The Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street, will be the host site on Tuesday, November 28 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for a presentation on ‘Healthy Eating and Cooking for the Holidays’ offered by the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Participants will get ideas for healthy holiday meals, smart grocery shopping on a budget, healthy recipe substitutions, as well as reducing salt, calories, sugar, and saturated fats for heart health and diabetes. Happy holidays and happy, healthy eating! Advance registration is necessary because space is limited. There is no charge for this informative program. Please call the Senior Center at 562-6435 to sign up.
2017 Holy Trinity Church Gift Card Fundraiser WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity Church, 335 Elm St., Westfield is again having their annual GIFT CARD Fundraiser to help with winter FUEL expenses. Gift Cards are great for anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions. They are great for relatives, friends, coaches, employees and co-workers. They work great for Online shopping (no credit card info is needed; helps prevent Identity Theft) and your own daily shopping and dining. Gift cards also work great for raffle prize donations and for charity events. Please buy your Gift Cards from Holy Trinity Church. These Gift Cards are the same ones you buy at restaurants and stores and there are No Expiration Dates. Gift Card Wrappers are also available. American Express, Discover and VISA Gift Cards are available with no activation fees. There are over 100 area stores and restaurants to choose from on our order form. However, Gift Cards can be purchased for stores and restaurants across theUnited States and for Disney theme parks, different airlines, hotels, cruise lines, rental car agencies, gas stations, etc. If a gift card you want is not on the order form, please call or email me because if it is available, I can order it! Order forms can be picked up in the Church or at the Parish Office. Order forms can also be mailed or emailed to you upon request. It’s easy. Fill out an order form and return it with cash or a check made payable to Holy Trinity Church. Return order forms in the collection basket during the weekend Masses, to the Parish Office, or through the office mail slot if the office is closed. First order went in November 7, 2017and the second order goes in December 5, 2017. Orders and payment must be received by these dates. Gift cards take 4-7 days to come in so they will be available for Black Friday shopping and for Christmas and Hanukkah. I will call you when your gift cards are available for pickup. If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Haluch at aliciawh@comcast.net, 568-9768, or call the Parish Office at 568-1506.
COOKING ON DEADLINE: Big Butterscotchy Oatmeal Cookies By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press I haven't been consistently happy with my oatmeal cookie recipe for a while. Sometimes they turn out perfectly — fairly flat, chewy and moist in the middle, with crinkly, caramelized edges (not cakey or rounded) and a butterscotch-esque flavor. Other times, they don't follow orders, staying too puffed, or becoming a little dry and less damply dense than I crave. So I took the recipe, reduced the amount of flour and oats slightly, upped the butter considerably (even in an oatmeal cookie, I am not looking for healthy; it's still a cookie), took out one egg, increased the salt and the vanilla, changed the sugar ratio a bit to favor the brown variety, and tried it again. I also baked bigger cookies. Only when your cookies are at least 3 inches wide can you approach the nirvana that comes with a cookie that has different textures throughout: a ring of crispness around the edge, firm but with some give as you head in for the next bite, and, finally, soft but chewy in the middle. I also took a page from my favorite chocolate chip (or chunk) cookie recipe, and let the dough rest for two days. You could skip this step, or you could leave the dough for as long as four days before baking. The resting time allows the dough to absorb all extra liquid and develop a deeper, richer, more caramel-y flavor. That's the difference between a merely great cookie and a truly memorable one (she said opinionatedly). I am happier now.
BIG BUTTERSCOTCHY OATMEAL COOKIES Start to finish: 40 minutes, not including optional refrigeration time Makes 16 to 18 cookies 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup raisins ——— Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (postpone this step if you are planning to refrigerate your dough for a couple of days). Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium-size bowl. Blend the butter and both sugars together in a large bowl with a hand mixer (or standing mixer), until well blended. Beat in the egg, and then the vanilla. Add the flour mixture gradually, mixing on low speed until each batch is incorporated. Mix in the oats and raisins. Use a ¼-cup measuring cup (or ice cream scoop) to measure out balls of the dough, which should be placed on an ungreased cookie sheet with at least 3 inches between each ball (bake only six cookies per classicsize cookie sheet). Use your hand to flatten each ball. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two days, or longer if you like. (You can layer the flattened disks of dough two deep in a container, with parchment or wax paper in between the layers, to save fridge space). Bake the cookies for about 11 to 15 minutes (see important Note below!), until they are golden brown but still have nice give in the middle. Let them sit on the baking sheet for a minute before transferring them to a cooling rack. Note: If your cookie dough is at room temperature, start checking the cookies at 11 minutes. They tend to go from almost done to definitely done very quickly. The longer baking time is for dough that's straight from the fridge. I'm still playing
around with this, but baking them from room temperature does seem the most successful in terms of texture and consistency. Having said that, the few that got a bit crispier were UN-believable crumbled over a bowl of vanilla ice cream. ——— Nutrition information per serving: 253 calories; 99 calories from fat; 11 g fat (7 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 39 mg cholesterol; 188 mg sodium; 36 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 22 g sugar; 3 g protein.
This January 2017 photo shows butterscotchy oatmeal cookies in New York. This dessert is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)
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New United States flag State Senator Don Humason, Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan, State Representative John Velis and Westfield Ward 6 City Councilor Bill Onyski present Hampton Ponds Association President Sue McFarlin with a new United States flag to replace their current flag which is nearing the end of its service and will now be retired. (Photo submitted by Sen. Humason)
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that allows him to say he handled the allegations properly by referring them to prosecutors, who could then credibly close the case without debasing the Justice Department. Neither the letter, signed by Stephen E. Boyd, an assistant attorney general, nor Sessions named the senior prosecutors who will be involved in the review sought by Republicans. But they will most likely be career officials who are accustomed to operating free from federal sway. While the term "senior prosecutor" could also refer to a politically appointed U.S. attorney, Sessions would face immediate backlash for putting the probe in the hands of a Trump-appointee. But while this may offer Sessions a greater measure of job security for now, a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday showed he has so far satisfied very few of his critics. Despite attempts to reassure Democrats to the contrary, the mere issuance of the letter immediately raised alarms that Justice was attempting to do the bidding of the president, who has publicly lamented that he has so little direct influence over the agency's affairs. And Republicans, who have long called for an investigation of Hillary Clinton, questioned why a probe hasn't been underway by now. "If you are now just considering it, what's it going to take?" Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio asked Sessions during the five-hour oversight hearing where the issue consumed a great deal of the focus. Jordan said it looked like there was already enough evidence to appoint a special
counsel. "It would take a factual basis," Sessions said, adding that "'looks like' is not enough basis to appoint a special counsel." The committee's top-ranking Democrat, Rep. John Conyers of Michigan, questioned whether Sessions was being improperly influenced by Trump. Sessions said several times that any such review involving Hillary Clinton would be done without regard to political considerations. "I have not been improperly influenced and would not be improperly influenced," Sessions declared. "The president speaks his mind. He's bold and direct about what he says, but people elected him. But we do our duty every day based on the law and the facts." Presidents for decades have taken care to avoid being seen as meddling in Justice Department affairs, though they on occasion have expressed personal opinions about specific investigations. President Barack Obama, for instance, once said that there was "not even a smidgen of corruption" at the Internal Revenue Service — even as the FBI was still investigating. And he also contended that Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server hadn't harmed national security. Trump, however, has shown little concern for the traditional boundary between the White House and the Justice Department, tweeting just last week: "People are angry. At some point the Justice Department, and the FBI, must do what is right and proper. The American public deserves it!"
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Then, the City Council is expected to begin on “Petitions, Remonstrances and Other Papers.” According to At-Large Councilor and City Council President Brent Bean, II, a public hearing is expected to be held for J. Dog Junk Removal and Hauling LLC. They are applying for a junk collector’s license with the city. “We’ll have a public hearing and then that should go to License [Committee] for further review,” Bean said. Then, “Reports of Committees” is expected next, with three total items coming from two committees. The first item expected is from the Finance Committee, which is the managed appropriation reduction originally from Sullivan for about $1.57 million. According to Bean, the Finance Committee still has to meet on this, which may include meeting with city department heads on the cuts, and that is expected to take place before the City Council meeting on Thursday. “There is a reduction and there is going to be some conversation on if we should do it,” he said. Then, two items are expected to come from the Legislative & Ordinance (L & O) Committee. The first is on the resolution petitioning the Massachusetts State Legislature related to converting certain private ways in the city to public ways. According to Bean, the process has had some legal questions related to it. However, he said that the additional public ways could open the city to more Chapter 90 funding from the state since the formulations are partially based on total road mileage in a given municipality. Then the final expected item is a motion from At-Large Councilor Dave Flaherty on amending the Code of Ordinances to reduce the City Council compensations from January 2018 to June 2018 by $1,000 a year.
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“We’re really happy they were willing to use us as a partner this year,” Dan Paquette, Director of the Athenaeum, said. “It’s a great way to remember [James Arps] memory.” In addition to the library, the CdLS Foundation received a donation. The CdLS Foundation is a Connecticut-based foundation that “is a family support organization that exists to ensure early and accurate diagnosis of CdLS, promote research into the causes and manifestations of the syndrome, and help people with a diagnosis of CdLS, and others with similar characteristics, make informed decisions throughout their lives,” according to its website. James Arps granddaughter, Lindsey Fernandez, was diagnosed with CdLS in July 2013. According to Jeff Arps, the golf tournament was the 16th annual such affair and is held at Tekoa Country Club. It is held in honor of James Arps, who died in a car accident in 2001. James grew up in Westfield, Jeff said. Jeff said that since it began the tournament has raised just shy of $50,000 over its history. These funds have gone to causes such as Alzheimer’s disease research, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and scholarships. The tournament is expected to take place on Sept. 22 next year at Tekoa Country Club.
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By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker wants states to have the flexibility to make the overdose-reversing drug naloxone available over the counter to help stem the nation's opioid overdose epidemic. The Republican governor plans to deliver letters on Wednesday to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Eric Hargan, acting secretary of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department, requesting the change. Baker, a member of Republican President Donald Trump's special commission on opioid abuse, said Massachusetts already has expanded access to the drug, but he wants the federal government to make that access even broader. Baker also wants the federal government to approve rapid urine tests for the presence of the opioid fentanyl for use by doctors and permit office-based opioid treatment with methadone. Baker announced his intention to send the letters as he unveiled a new bill Tuesday that he says would expand the state's ongoing battle against an opioid crisis that has claimed thousands of lives in Massachusetts. The governor said the legislation aims to increase access to treatment and recovery services and strengthen education and prevention efforts. "While we have seen progress and gained valuable insight into combatting the disease, this legislation takes stronger, more targeted steps to intervene earlier in a person's life," said Baker. Among other steps, the bill would create a commission to recommend standards for the credentialing of recovery coaches. Baker said requiring that recovery coaches — who help those struggling with addiction — be credentialed by the state would help make sure they are qualified and could make it easier for their services to be covered by insurers. Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said the bill also seeks to make it easier for those with substance use disorder to connect with the right person to help treat their specific needs. The bill tries to build on the existing state requirement that patients who arrive in hospital emergency departments after an overdose be offered a substance abuse evaluation and connected to treatment within 24 hours. The administration said data collected since the requirement took effect in 2016 suggests that 50 percent to 90 percent of the patients declined the evaluation and left the hospital without an assessment. The bill would require hospitals to take more aggressive steps to persuade patients to seek additional help while also recording overdose incidents and results of a substance use evaluation in a patient's electronic records. Baker's action comes as Massachusetts is beginning to see a decline in opioid-related overdose deaths. On Monday the Department of Public Health released a report that found that the 1,470 estimated and confirmed overdose deaths recorded in the first nine months of 2017 represented a decline of about 10 percent compared to the 1,637 deaths in the first nine months of 2016. It's the second quarterly report estimating a decline.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Fundraising Activities Coordinated by Local Family SOUTHWICK – The Liptak family is coordinating the 7th Annual Wine (and beer), Cheese, and Chocolate Tasting to be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Tucker’s Restaurant in Southwick, located at 625 College Highway. Tickets are $25 each. The Lung Cancer Awareness Month event will benefit lung cancer research initiatives of the American Lung Association’s Lung Force, and it is held in memory of Marylin Liptak. Tickets are available at Tucker’s Restaurant and www.wcc2017forlungs. eventbrite.com. Lead sponsors include Westfield Bank, Commercial Distributing, and Western Mass News. Other supporters include: John Liptak, CPA, Leo Stemp, MD, Super Phipps Liquor, Roger Butler Insurance Agency, Chestnut Medical Associates, Fenton Auto Leasing, Southwick Rotary Club, Moolicious Ice Cream, Jerome’s Party Plus, Brix Chocolate, Sargento Cheese, North Elm Butcher Block, Vincent Caruso Photography, and Kerrygold Cheese. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer takes almost than 160,000 lives annually – more people than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. About 50 percent of all lung cancers occur in people who have already quit smoking, and about 15 percent of all lung cancers occur in people who have never smoked. The American Lung Association’s Lung Force states: • Every five minutes, a woman in the U.S. is told she has lung cancer. • The lung cancer death rate in women has more than doubled in the last 37 years, while falling 24 percent among men. • This year more than 71,000 American women will lose their lives to lung cancer – more than breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer combined. • Anyone can get lung cancer. “In March of 2010, my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer," said Amy Liptak Caruso. "Our family was so surprised because she was very active – working full-time as an office administrator and exercising three times a week – and she was not a smoker nor did she work in an environment known for lung cancer risks. We learned that anyone can get lung cancer.” Lung Force plans to invest in lung cancer research and public health promotion including early detection tools, provide patients with clinical trial information and biomarker testing, and advocate for increased annual lung cancer research federal funding. If those interested in supporting lung cancer research cannot attend the event, donations are accepted via the online ticket website.
When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a term you hear a lot. It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newpapers only provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore. But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to your city, town, neighborhood and home.
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Lucile Nason, Alex Preston, Madison Bruno, Lidia Kasprcak, Roxanne Miller, Kate Phelon, Andrea Bruno (Owner), Mayor Brian Sullivan, Joseph Mitchell, Councilor Cindy Harris, Drew Renfro (Sen. Humason’s Office), Emily Swanson (Rep. Velis’s Office)
New Business Opens in Westfield The City of Westfield welcomes its’ newest business, Blended Vintage Marketplace. The business is welcomed by city officials and the Chamber of Commerce just in time for the Holiday Season. (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher)
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Mayor Sullivan presents Andrea Emily Swanson presents a Citation from Bruno with a Citation from the City Representative Velis of Westfield.
On Saturday November 11th, during the Veterans Day ceremonies at Parker Memorial Park, Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan read a proclamation from the city recognizing Don Wielgus for his ‘Devoted efforts in completing the Purple Heart Trail and Drinking Fountain Project.’ (Photo submitted by Sen. Humason) Drew Renfro presents Senator Humason’s Citation.
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tangible changes. Ortiz-Marrero called for a mandatory course for every student at WSU from the first year forward on racism and bigotry in all its forms. ICE (Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment) coordinator Lyndsey Nunes suggested having a designated number on campus that anyone could call if they were feeling unsafe. Nunes said she has been at WSU for five years, and was “never more disappointed than by recent events.” Students were also invited to the mic to speak about their concerns. Senior Bridget Higgins spoke about her frustration with recent events on campus that have included racial epithets written on dorm room doors, and one student allegedly being assaulted by three males who knocked down her backpack, and made racist comments. Higgins said she “could never have imagined” this happening. “I thought racism was a dying thought. White supremacy is a real thing,” she said, adding, “I was proud to be an Owl – until today.” Genesis Perez asked all the students who marched with her on Monday to the president’s office to come forward, and was joined by more than a dozen, mostly minority students. She said they marched from the globe to Horace Mann to speak with WSU President Ramon Torrecilha about their concerns. “The situation wasn’t being talked about in class,” Perez said, saying the march was impromptu and not planned in advance, or in front of the media. “Only one white student joined us. What’s the purpose of saying we and one if you don’t want to join us?” Perez added. Following the rally, Perez said, “We were tired of the school doing kumbaya; tired of feeling afraid.” She said they were able to meet with the president for 10 or 15 minutes before a campus-wide lockdown occurred in an unrelated incident. She said they expressed a bunch of emotions to him; they were angry, sad and disappointed. She said he listened, but told them he couldn’t do anything if they don’t come together as one as a university. “We have to come as one for change,” Perez said. A foreign student from Sweden who introduced herself as Nellie, also spoke out at the rally. She said racism is systemic in the whole campus, and in the whole world. She said she has seen it in Sweden. “We need to talk about silence, complacency. There are a lot of education majors on this campus. What will we tell them, teach them about, justice, or unicorns and rainbows? Speak up. End racism. Don’t just stand idly by,” Nellie said. Junior Candace Alexander said she had never regretted the decision more to transfer to WSU. She said during the election of Donald Trump, there was a “no colored here” sign in Newhall. “I never felt so unwanted before. It really does hurt. I feel like I made a mistake coming here,” she said. “How far does it have to go before this stops. I just want you to understand this hurts. Do you have to find a dead body hanging in a
GENESIS PEREZ dorm? I really want Westfield to do better, before something happens that they can’t take back,” Alexander added. Corey Poulin came forward, saying he hadn’t intended to speak. “This is my city. I was born and raised in Westfield. I’m appalled by what’s going on,” he said. Poulin said he is studying communications, but this is “not fake news, not alternative facts.” Poulin described himself as white, and a student with autism. “It started with the president of our country. We need to break down walls not build them,” Poulin said. “This is my city. One day I want to run for office in this town, and make changes,” he added. After leaving the mic, Poulin repeated that he was appalled at where this university is headed. “I can’t stand idly by. I’m proud to be a person with autism,” he said, adding that he has been discriminated against for his intellectual disability, but not as much as the black and Latino students. “The last couple of semesters, just terrible,” he said. When asked if he has experienced the same things in the city of Westfield, Poulin said, “It’s one of the cities that voted for Trump. I think that’s an issue. I see the confederate flag more than ever,” he said, adding that going back to its roots it stands for slavery. Poulin said he will run for the City Council one day, adding that he has also participated in the Westfield Special Olympics. WSU President Ramon Torrecilha closed the rally, thanking the Education Department for organizing the event. “We stand with you. I thank students for coming together and standing up against hate on campus. Your voices have been heard,” President Torrecilha said, adding, “I’m encouraged by the dialogue. I hope we can draw upon the collective knowledge of dedicated individuals for a new era of dignity and respect. It’s the responsibility of each one of us to be vigilant as we try to rid the campus of hate and intolerance. (We are) steadfast in our resolve. I hope that we can count on one another.”
Corey Poulin of Westfield, a parttime senior transfer student, said he was “appalled” by recent events. He said he loves Westfield, and hopes to run for town office one WSU senior Bridget Higgins said she “could never have imagined” this day and make some changes. happening at WSU.
“We wanted a strong family unit so my husband and I have sacrificed,” said Behnk. “We both work part time to ensure that our daughter is with one of us.” Behnk said that before the book was written, she would echo the words and thoughts of the book to help her daughter with the separation anxiety when she had to go to work. “We use books as a learning tool,” said Behnk. “My daughter loves to repeat phrases in her books.” Behnk’s journey to self-publishing began close to two years ago, and she has never looked back at the daunting task that it can take to bring an idea and then a book to fruition. “When I self-published this board book I faced numerous rejections and obstacles,” said Behnk, adding “despite numerous setbacks it was important to finish this journey.” Among the “challenges” she faced was finding an illustrator who could bring her vision of the characters to life. When she first began the process, she emailed and contacted more than a dozen regional illustrators. “Many did not want to work with me,” she said. “One of the illustrators was open and honest and stated that most illustrators do not want to work with a self-published author. A selfpublished author does not have an agent or marketing team behind them to promote the book.” Since Behnk wanted a “universal feel” for the book’s images, she researched the work of illustrators from an online marketplace. “I hired Elettra Cudignotto, an illustrator in Italy, who was willing to work with me and saw my vision,” said Behnk. Their collaboration lasted a year with email exchanges to ensure that the images captured Behnk’s scenarios of daily life. “We worked back and forth because I wanted her to have her own creativity in the images,” said Behnk. One of the last challenges that Behnk overcame was finding a com-
pany that would print a board book. “I wanted a sturdy and long-lasting book,” said Behnk. “Many companies in the United States do not print board books for self-published authors.” Undaunted, Behnk once again searched for options and found a company in New York that could accommodate her project. “It was important for me to finish this book not only for myself, but for my daughter and moms,” said Behnk, noting that scenarios include leaving for work or making a trip to the post office or to do laundry. Also, she included a dad in the book who can be seen playing with the toddler. “This book was about my journey, my guilt with balancing it all,” said Behnk. “It is a book that speaks to all moms but easily speaks to all parents.” The book, priced at $6.99, can be purchased by visiting mamawhereareyougoing.com. As future book readings are planned, Behnk will have postings on Facebook at Mamawhereareyougoing. Additionally, Behnk is reaching out to local libraries, preschools and organizations who would welcome a book reading and signing event. She can be reached via email at sarah@ mamawhereareyougoing.com to make arrangements for events and is also willing to drop off books to those who wish to purchase them. She also welcomes speaking to local clubs geared specifically for mothers, especially since she credits her time spent with moms in the East Longmeadow Mom’s Club as an important link to sharing information through weekly chats and play groups, as well as performing community service projects together. “This is a simple, adorable and endearing book that pulls on the heartstrings of both parents and children,” said Behnk. “I feel my journey here and the story itself will be inspirational, uplifting and encouraging to others.”
East Longmeadow resident Sarah Behnk is the author of “Mama, Where Are You Going?”
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Final effort By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer MARLBOROUGH – Once again, Southwick saved the best for last. Western Mass champ Southwick scored in the waning minutes of the Division 3 boys soccer semifinal Tuesday at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. Unfortunately it was too little, too late as the Central Mass champ Nipmuc Warriors hung on for a 2-1 win. Nipmuc led from the outset, scoring in the ninth minute on a beautiful free kick from Jackson Bukunt that floated over the outstretched hands of a leaping Southwick goaltender, just clearing the crossbar and finding the back of the net. Southwick nearly tied it several times in the first half. The Rams squeezed a shot through the defense in the 17th minute that the Nipmuc goalie corralled. They were tripped up on a breakaway with 10 minutes remaining in the half, and had a corner
It’s an all out run to the ball between Southwick and Nipmuc out along the sidelines. (Photo by Chris Putz)
kick, close throw-in, and free kick all broken up in the closing minutes of the opening half. Nipmuc took a 2-0 lead on a shot from Nathan Vance in the 70th minute. With 3:59 left in the game, Jared O’Connor struck gold for Southwick. The junior Ram’s goal pulled his team within one goal of a tie, and much like their West sectional final – they had a late opportunity to pull off the
Nipmuc knocks away a Southwick scoring opportunity during the first half of action in a Division 3 state semifinal Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
improbable. Nipmuc bent, but did not break. The Warriors staved off Southwick’s late push to advance to the state finals.
Southwick boys soccer head coach Peter Demello enjoys a quiet moment prior to Tuesday’s state semifinal against Nipmuc at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Southwick’s Jameson Secovich (26) battles Nipmuc’s Timothy Carey (13). (Photo by Chris Putz)
Southwick attempts to leap ahead of the competition. (Photo by Chris Putz)
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In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dekoda Watson (97) and defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) try to take down Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Lopsided wins have been common during Philadelphia's seven-game winning streak. The average margin of victory is 14 points, including three wins by at least 23 points. The biggest victory--51-23 over the Denver Broncos--sent the Eagles into their off week convinced they have something special. Yet, they even nit-pick dominant performances. That's one sign of an elite team. "We'll never settle, there's always things to learn from," Wentz said. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)
Eagles remain No. 1 in the latest AP Pro32 poll By SIMMI BUTTAR AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Despite a week off, the Philadelphia Eagles are still on a roll. The Eagles, one of two teams on a sevengame winning streak, maintained their top spot in the latest AP Pro 32 poll . Philadelphia received all 12 first-place votes for 384 points Tuesday in balloting by media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Eagles (8-1) are coming off their bye and face NFC East rival the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. The New England Patriots, who have won five in a row and are coming off a 41-16 rout of the reeling Denver Broncos, moved up a spot to No. 2. "After a shaky start, the Pats are starting to look like themselves behind a resurgent defense," said Ira Kaufman of SB Nation Radio. "That's a bad look for the rest of the AFC." The Pittsburgh Steelers slipped a spot to No. 3. They open the Week 11 schedule, hosting the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night. "Had a big scare in Indy," Fox Sports' John Czarnecki said of the Steelers overcoming a 17-3 second-half deficit to top last-place Indianapolis 20-17. Both the Titans and Steelers enter the matchup on four-game winning streaks. And it's the first of four consecutive prime-time games for the Steelers before their pivotal game against the Patriots on Dec. 17. The surging New Orleans Saints, who have won seven in a row since starting the season 0-2, moved up two spots to No. 4.
"The Saints have finally found a defense to go with Drew Brees' offense, and the results have been terrific," Newsday's Bob Glauber said. "Yes, the Saints are back in the Super Bowl conversation." The Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings, both on four-game winning streaks, are next at Nos. 5 and 6. Those teams will meet this weekend in Minneapolis. "We'll get a lot better idea of whether the Rams are real after Sunday's game in Minnesota," said Alex Marvez of The Sporting News. The Kansas City Chiefs, who are coming off a bye, remained at No. 7 and return to face the struggling New York Giants. For the Chiefs, it's the first of two trips to the Meadowlands in a three-week span. The Carolina Panthers, coming off a 45-21 rout of the Miami Dolphins on Monday night, inched up a spot to No. 8 and now enter their bye week. "Cam Newton is looking more and more like the Cam Newton of 2015, which could mean good things for the Panthers moving forward," said Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. The Seattle Seahawks, who lost Richard Sherman for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon in their 22-16 win over Arizona on Thursday, moved up to No. 9. The Seahawks finish off Week 11, hosting the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Titans, tied for first place in the AFC South, each moved up a spot to No. 10 and 11 respectively.
Bennett focusing on present, getting resettled with Patriots By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Martellus Bennett didn’t think he’d play football again this season after his unexpected and contentious exit from the Green Bay Packers last week. The way he tells it, he was contemplating taking a desk job or maybe even doing something with Netflix in the hours after he was cut by the Green Bay Packers for what they said was “failing to disclose a physical condition.” “I was just sitting on a bean bag, literally feeling sorry for myself,” Bennett said of his disagreement with the Packers’ medical staff over a shoulder injury. When the Packers decided to let him go, he had a decision to make. After having a few telephone conversations with Patriots coach Bill Belichick about the state of his shoulder, New England picked him up off waivers. Following some quick soul searching, Bennett decided to play through his injury. “It was one of those things I felt I should get fixed and then after deciding to get it fixed and getting waived, you’ve got that vengeance in your heart and you’re just like ‘All right, are you going to do it?’ OK, let’s go ball,” Bennett said. Bennett said in a post Friday on Instagram that the Packers examined his shoulder when he signed a three-year, $21 million free agent contract with them in March that included a $6.3 million signing bonus. But Bennett contends his shoulder got progressively worse during the season and that he asked to have it checked after the 35-31 win on Oct. 8 against the Dallas Cowboys. The 30-year-old tight end says he wanted to opt for surgery, but that the team physician was pushing him to play. “It wasn’t where I was, it was about the injury. It was one of those things where I talked to six or seven doctors about it and it
could go either way,” he said. After spending just a day on the waiver wire, he finds himself back with the team he won a Super Bowl with last season. And just like last season, he could soon find himself playing a vital role for a team in mix for a second straight championship run. Despite having just two days to prepare after arriving in New England, Bennett was active in Sunday’s 41-16 win over the Denver Broncos, catching three passes for 38 yards. He had 24 catches for 233 yards in seven games with the Packers. His addition came at a good time for a New England offense that had gotten little out of the tight end position this season beyond Rob Gronkowski. Dwayne Allen, whom the Patriots traded for in the offseason to replace Bennett, didn’t have a catch in his first seven games. Allen caught his first pass off the season — an 11-yard touchdown — against Denver. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said that Bennett is taking on the challenge of getting re-acclimated to his former team as it prepares for Sunday’s matchup with the Raiders in Mexico City. “Marty had a good foundation from last season being here. He’s a smart guy, so it hasn’t taken him long,” McDaniels said. “He’s working hard at it. He’s studying. He studied hard just to be able to contribute some the other night, and he’s doing the same thing this week.” Bennett said being back in New England’s locker room has helped him compartmentalize his feelings about how his brief tenure with Green Bay ended. “I don’t even know if I went through the seven stages of grief yet,” Bennett said. “I’m probably on step three, but I think the group of guys on this team couldn’t be a better place for me in what I’m going through right now and my situation.”
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In this Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) is tripped up by Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart (26) during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. Bennett is still coming to terms with how his Green Bay tenure ended. But he says being back in familiar surroundings is helping him to deal with it. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
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Adventures with Social Media Dear Annie: In this day and age, it is very hard to ignore what people are doing in their private lives when it’s plastered all over Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Specifically, I am referring to photos of social gatherings that have me feeling left out. I have a grown child who is married. Recently, the married couple moved. When they moved in to their home, we were there to physically help them. The whole family helped in their move -- all four parents, an uncle, a sibling and a nephew. We also gave them a very generous check for a housewarming gift so they could buy a few extra things for their new home. It has been my great displeasure to learn, from their posts on Facebook, that my son and daughter-in-law have hosted a few dinners in their new home. She’s had a “girls’ night in,” and he’s had a “guys’ night in.” They’ve hosted a dinner party for my daughter-in-law’s side of the family. However, as parents of the other child in that marriage, we have yet to be invited to their new home for a social gathering. I am trying not to take this personally, but I can’t help but feel slighted and disappointed that our family has yet to be invited to their home. I “like” all the pictures from all their parties, but inside I’m bothered that we aren’t important enough to have been invited over as everyone else has been. Suggestions? Thoughts? -- Family Matters Dear Family Matters: I can tell your feelings are about to boil over, so turn down the flame or take off the lid. The former means cooling off. They only moved in recently, as you said; maybe they wanted to host an intimate dinner with each side of the family separately and your daughter-in-law’s side just happened to be first. The latter means expressing how you feel -- but in a healthy, positive way, free of guilt-tripping and accusations. For example, you might tell your son, “We’d love to come over sometime when you’re settled in and it’s convenient for you.” The main point is not to blow up. Dear Annie: Wow! I couldn’t agree more with “Don’t Shoot,” who hates having her picture taken and posted online. I am a very private person and do not understand people’s crazy obsession with living their lives on the internet. I’ve no interest in telling the world what I ate for breakfast. When I ask folks not to include my picture or my name in postings, I get the same reaction as “Don’t Shoot” -- that I need to get with the program. My husband and I made a pact not to bring our phones to the dinner table, including when we are out to dinner. It amazes me to see folks sitting together with their heads down, peering into their phones and having conversations with everyone except the person sitting across from them. Where did we lose our manners? -- “Outta Touch” in Virginia Dear “Outta Touch”: It is sad to see a couple looking at their phones more than each other’s face. Witnessing that makes me worry we’ve lost not just manners but a bit of our humanity. Fortunately, since printing “Don’t Shoot’s” letter, I’ve heard from dozens of people echoing this sentiment, which means there’s hope.
HINTS FROM HELOISE A SALAD THAT GOES ‘WOW’ Dear Heloise: My husband’s brother and sister-in-law are coming for a visit, and I’d like to “wow” them with some tasty dishes, especially since my husband has bragged so much about my cooking. What I need, however, is a SALAD that’s a little novel to serve with a main dish of shrimp and rice. Got any ideas? -- Etta N., Eugene, Ore. Etta, I think my Hearts of Palm and Artichoke Salad would be a wonderful addition to your main dish: 1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and sliced 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and cut in half 1 medium head radicchio, torn 1 bunch watercress, torn 1/4 cup creamy buttermilk salad dressing Pepper and salt In a large bowl, gently toss together the hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, radicchio and watercress. Pour dressing over all, tossing gently to coat. Season with pepper and salt to taste. Cover and chill until serving time. Serves 4. -- Hugs, Heloise SHARING WITH OTHERS Dear Heloise: I work at a food pantry where we collect and distribute food in our community. With the holidays coming up, we need more canned goods for families who would otherwise go without a decent meal. In this land of plenty, there should be no hungry children, but the groups so often overlooked are the elderly and shut-ins. I would urge people to invite one or two extra people -- a serviceman or -woman, or an elderly neighbor, for example -- to share this Thanksgiving. -- Christina C., Eau Claire, Wis. Christina, how right you are! It’s not fun to eat alone on the holidays. -- Heloise
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This combination of photos shows Juan Angel Napout, left, Manuel Burga, center, and Jose Maria Marin. The former soccer South American officials go on trial in New York on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, on charges alleging they took bribes and kickbacks in exchange for marketing rights for major soccer tournaments. (AP Photos/File)
Ex-marketing executive: Fox Sports involved in soccer bribes By TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fox Sports partnered with a South American marketing firm to make millions of dollars in bribes to high-ranking soccer officials in exchange for lucrative broadcasting rights to major tournaments, the marketing company's former CEO testified Tuesday at a U.S. corruption trial. Alejandro Burzaco, former CEO of the firm based in Argentina, testified that Fox and other broadcasters were involved in a scheme to pay bribes — concealed using offshore side entities and sham contracts — that secured rights for the Copa America and other events. As evidence of the scheme, prosecutors at the trial at a federal court in New York City produced a 2008 agreement for the partnership to pay $3.7 million to a holding company in Turks and Caicos that was an alleged conduit for the bribes. They say it was signed by a former Fox executive. Asked whom he kept informed about the bribe arrangements, Burzaco responded, "Fox Pan American Sports. Fox Sports." Through the bribes, the network "gained leverage and rights to broadcast its signal to Argentina" and other parts of the world, he added. Last year, a Florida-based soccer network that repeatedly lost out on the television rights to tournaments that Fox Sports aired had made similar bribery allegations against Fox in a pending federal lawsuit. Fox Sports denied any involvement in bribery in a statement issued late Tuesday. The statement said Burzaco's company was a subsidiary of Fox Pan American Sports, which at the time was under the control of a private-equity firm. "Any suggestion that Fox Sports knew of or approved of any bribes is emphatically false," the statement said. "Fox Sports had no operational control of the entity with Burzaco ran." Burzaco said other media businesses — including Televisa, Media Pro, TV Globo, Full Play Argentina, and Traffic — had all paid bribes for soccer rights as well. In a statement, Globo vehemently denied making bribes and said it was willing to cooperate with U.S. authorities. The testimony came on the second day of the U.S. trial of three former South American soccer officials accused of taking bribes in a sprawling corruption investigation of FIFA, the sport's governing body. Burzaco, who has pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and other charges, has emerged as
a key witness against Jose Maria Marin, Manuel Burga and Juan Angel Napout. The former officials, who have pleaded not guilty, are the first to face trial in the investigation accusing them of taking part in a 24-year scheme involving at least $150 million in bribes. More than 40 other officials have pleaded guilty in hopes of receiving reduced sentences. Burzaco was asked to point out the three defendants in the courtroom while testifying that he bribed all of them. The witness described a series of meeting at hotels and restaurants in Buenos Aires starting in 2012 where he helped strike deals for annual six-figure bribes for Marin; the former president of Brazil's soccer federation; Burga, former president of Peru's soccer federation; and Napout, ex-head of Paraguay's soccer federation. After one meeting where arrangements were made to wire Marin a portion of a $2 million bribe, he "gave me a hug and showed me his gratitude," Burzaco said. At another, Burga "told me he was happy collecting the bribes," he said. After being charged in 2015, Burzaco testified that he briefly went into hiding before deciding to turn himself in and cooperate. "I said, 'Alejandro, you go to the United States and face justice,'" he said about the decision. "'Accept responsibility.'"
In this May 14, 2015, file photo, CONMEBOL delegate Roger Bello, of Bolivia, left, talks with Boca Juniors goalkeeper Agustin Orion, center, and Alejandro Burzaco, president of Torneos y Competencias, during a Copa Libertadores soccer match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano, File)
Study: Women and minority TV directors make modest gains LOS ANGELES (AP) — Women and minority television directors made modest gains last season, but the majority of television episodes are still directed by white men, the Directors Guild of America found in a study released Tuesday. The guild's study states that 62 percent of nearly 4,500 television episodes reviewed during the 2016-2017 season were directed by white men. When adding in white female directors, 78 percent of the television episodes reviewed were helmed by white directors. Non-white directors accounted for 22 percent of all episodes directed last year, with black directors accounting for 13 percent. Asian-Americans accounted for 5 percent of the episodes directed, while Latinos represented 4 percent. The numbers reflect low single-digit increases for female and minority directors from previous seasons: White women directed 16 percent of episodes in 2016-2017 compared with 14 percent, and minority females directed 5 percent of episodes, up from 3 percent in 2015-2016. Directors Guild President Thomas Schlamme wrote in a statement accompanying the report that the results show "stark disparities among the major studios that raise questions
about how committed to inclusion some employers really are." He said studios must do more to find directors from diverse backgrounds. "Frankly, it's hard to understand why they're not doing more," Schlamme said. "Even if all the right reasons are not enough for them, they should at least be motivated by the bottom line — inclusion just makes good business sense." The report also ranks studios and their subsidiaries on the racial and ethnic breakdown of its directors. The study found 20th Century Fox was the most inclusive studio, producing 553 episodes of content, with 55 percent of episodes being directed by white men. CBS and NBC ranked second, while Netflix was last, with white men directing 77 percent of the 88 episodes reviewed, and only 4.5 percent of those jobs going to minority directors. ABC, which accounted for the most content with 614 episodes, ranked fifth out of 10 studios reviewed, with white men accounting for 64 percent of the directors. Minority directors accounted for 23 percent of ABC episodes, while female directors were in charge of 21 percent.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017: This year you continue to witness surprising events in your daily life. Some of these happenings might have little to do with you, but they are likely to add snap, crackle and pop to your day. You often say little but think a lot. If you are single, work on being more open. Know that the right person could be right around the corner. If you are attached, share more of your thoughts with your sweetie. You don’t want your partner to feel threatened by your quietness. LIBRA could be instrumental in helping you verbalize your feelings in more palatable way. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Avoid anyone with a controlling attitude. You will have your hands full, and might want to act spontaneously. You won’t have time to get involved in a control game. You could act so impulsively that you might shock yourself. Tonight: Gain a perspective of recent events. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH When a friend decides to take a stand, you will handle his or her attitude with ease. You might not agree and could opt to head in a different direction. A work meeting is likely to provide a lot of new ideas that will shake up the status quo. Tonight: Tell it like you see it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Your playfulness might seem inappropriate, especially as others seem to be dealing with more serious concerns. You are capable of scoffing at someone’s attempt to gain control. Someone you look up to will surprise you with his or her reaction. Tonight: Out and about. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might want to think through a problem more carefully. You could find that you don’t have the time to respond to a quickly building exchange of ideas. If you think about what you are hearing and seeing, you’ll learn that both sides have validity. Tonight: Make a favorite meal. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You will express your thoughts in a diplomatic way. Don’t be surprised if someone reads between the lines and becomes explosive. Sit down with this person and use your creativity to work through the issue to both parties’ satisfaction. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You might feel as if you can’t come to an agreement with a friend. A serious conversation involving your domestic life could be heavier than it needs to be. Re-evaluate this same topic in two months, and your perspective will have changed. Tonight: A loved one surprises you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH How you think and what you do could change quickly as you note some upset around your day-to-day life situations. Let go, and allow others more freedom to make their own decisions. A serious discussion might help you to understand others’ choices. Tonight: Head to the gym. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You could be in a situation where you are being asked to make a decision in one person’s favor. Be diplomatic when handling this matter. Learning how to gracefully back off and not get mired in quicksand will become an art for you. Start practicing now. Tonight: Do your thing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH Friends have a lot to share, and you enjoy those moments. Excitement surrounds you, especially if you choose to focus on all of the unexpected happenings taking place. Learn to deal with others, and recognize that you do not need to be like them. Tonight: As you like it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Take charge of a situation rather than let it get out of control. The issue might be how to take the lead without upsetting those around you. You could end up in a dismal power play if you don’t use your innate leadership skills. Tonight: Know that others are observing you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You could be looking at issues very differently from how you have in the past. As you become more detached, you will be better able to identify with others. Use caution when dealing with finances. Don’t try so hard to meet others’ needs. Tonight: Choose to be entertained. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You are capable of relating closely to most people. A talk about what you represent and what you have to offer could surprise you. Avoid having a knee-jerk reaction. Honor who you are more often, and the results will please you. Tonight: What do you really want to do? BORN TODAY Artist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887), actress Shailene Woodley (1991), musician Chad Kroeger (1974)
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Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in New York. The Celtics won 109-102.
Irving returns as Celtics win 13th straight By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving really dislikes having to play in a mask. On the other hand, he loves what comes next: Boston putting its 13-game winning streak on the line against the NBA champions. "It's definitely an incredible streak we're on, and now comes the whole media frenzy of will the streak end, and what's going to happen on Thursday and the Golden State Warriors coming to Boston," Irving said. "So I'm looking forward to all that hoopla." Irving returned to the lineup and scored 25 points while wearing the mask, and the Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 109-102 on Tuesday night to remain unbeaten since an 0-2 start. Marcus Morris added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum scored 19 points for the Celtics, who have the NBA's best record. Golden State is next at 11-3, and Boston got good preparation for the game against a persistent Brooklyn team. "The way that they converted on us in transition after our mistakes tonight, you can't have that against Golden State. You just get blown out of the gym," Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. "We just have to play really solid on both ends and do what we do as well as we can and see where we stand." Irving missed one game with a minor facial fracture
after he was hit by teammate Aron Baynes on Friday. He fiddled with the mask frequently, but it didn't seem to affect his play much. He made a jumper with 3:40 left after the Nets had closed within four points and drove for another basket about 35 seconds later. "Today, just finding his way and doing what he does, making big plays for us, coming through and sealing the game," said Celtics center Al Horford, who had 17 points and 11 rebounds. Boston then finally put it away with Jaylen Brown's alley-oop feed to Tatum before Irving hit two free throws to make it 106-96. Joe Harris scored 19 points and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Nets, who are without leading scorer D'Angelo Russell because of a bruised left knee. Allen Crabbe and Caris LeVert added 15 points apiece. Irving has had to play in a mask before, and he's done it well. He scored a then careerhigh 41 points in a loss at New York on Dec. 15, 2012, while with Cleveland. But he described it like having foggy blinders, restricting his peripheral vision. The Celtics started 7 of 9 from the field to lead 17-4, but the Nets jumped ahead in the second quarter and countered every time Boston threated to pull away until the final minutes. "I thought guys competed," Nets coach Kenny
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Atkinson said. "We just have to do it in long stretches." TIP-INS Celtics: Irving was not announced as a starter when lineups were introduced, even though coach Brad Stevens had said he would start, after an apparent mix-up between the coach and scorer's table. ... The Celtics have won six straight in Brooklyn, where they were cheered loudly and Irving even heard "MVP! MVP!" chants. Nets: Atkinson didn't put a timetable on Russell's return, saying he was getting daily updates. ... Rookie center
Jarrett Allen returned after missing six games with a strained left foot. NOT THE MAN IN BLACK Even some of Irving's teammates asked him if he would wear the black mask he sported in the 41-point game at Madison Square Garden. Instead, he wore a clear one and said that's lucky for them, because he said the black mask made it so hard to see that passing wasn't much of an option.
"They were like, 'The masked man! The black mask!" Irving said. "I was like, 'I scored that many because I just was looking at the basket.'" HOME SWEET HOME It was the Nets' first home game in November, having been on the road out West all month. Brooklyn plays just four home games in November. Three are this week, and the Nets host Portland on Nov. 24 before going back on the road for
three straight games. MEXICAN FANS Entertainers Diego Alfaro and Georgina Holguin from Mexico attended the game to help promote the Nets' upcoming games in Mexico City to their home fans. Brooklyn will play Miami and Oklahoma City in December. UP NEXT Celtics: Host Golden State on Thursday night. Nets: Host Utah on Friday night.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Boston 13 2 .867 — 10-0 W-13 6-1 7-1 9-2 Detroit 10 3 .769 2 8-2 W-5 7-1 3-2 6-2 Washington 8 5 .615 4 5-5 W-3 5-3 3-2 4-1 Toronto 8 5 .615 4 6-4 W-1 4-1 4-4 3-2 Orlando 8 6 .571 4½ 5-5 L-2 4-2 4-4 4-4 New York 7 6 .538 5 7-3 L-1 6-3 1-3 4-4 Philadelphia 7 6 .538 5 7-3 W-1 2-2 5-4 3-3 Milwaukee 7 6 .538 5 5-5 W-3 4-3 3-3 3-5 Cleveland 7 7 .500 5½ 4-6 W-2 3-4 4-3 6-5 Miami 6 7 .462 6 4-6 L-1 3-3 3-4 3-3 Indiana 6 8 .429 6½ 4-6 L-1 3-3 3-5 3-4 Charlotte 5 7 .417 6½ 4-6 L-4 4-1 1-6 3-4 Brooklyn 5 9 .357 7½ 3-7 L-2 3-3 2-6 3-4 Chicago 2 9 .182 9 2-8 L-4 1-4 1-5 2-5 Atlanta 2 12 .143 10½ 1-9 L-4 0-4 2-8 1-9 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Golden State 11 3 .786 — 9-1 W-7 6-2 5-1 6-2 Houston 11 4 .733 ½ 7-3 L-1 4-3 7-1 5-2 San Antonio 9 5 .643 2 5-5 W-2 6-2 3-3 4-1 Minnesota 8 5 .615 2½ 6-4 W-1 4-1 4-4 6-3 New Orleans 8 6 .571 3 7-3 W-2 3-3 5-3 4-4 Denver 8 6 .571 3 7-3 L-1 6-2 2-4 2-3 Memphis 7 6 .538 3½ 4-6 L-2 4-2 3-4 7-3 Portland 7 6 .538 3½ 5-5 W-1 5-4 2-2 6-3 Oklahoma 6 7 .462 4½ 5-5 W-2 4-2 2-5 2-6 Utah 6 8 .429 5 4-6 L-1 6-4 0-4 5-5 L.A. Lakers 6 8 .429 5 4-6 W-1 4-3 2-5 3-4 L.A. Clippers 5 8 .385 5½ 2-8 L-6 3-5 2-3 5-5 Phoenix 5 10 .333 6½ 3-7 L-1 3-6 2-4 3-6 Sacramento 3 10 .231 7½ 2-8 L-2 2-3 1-7 2-4 Dallas 2 13 .133 9½ 1-9 L-3 1-7 1-6 1-10 Monday’s Games Washington 110, Sacramento 92 Cleveland 104, New York 101 Milwaukee 110, Memphis 103 New Orleans 106, Atlanta 105 L.A. Lakers 100, Phoenix 93 Minnesota 109, Utah 98 Portland 99, Denver 82 Golden State 110, Orlando 100 Philadelphia 109, L.A. Clippers 105 Tuesday’s Games Boston 109, Brooklyn 102 Toronto 129, Houston 113 San Antonio 97, Dallas 91 Wednesday’s Games Sacramento at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Utah at New York, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Charlotte, 8 p.m. Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
Indiana at Memphis, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Toronto at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Orlando at Portland, 10 p.m. Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Golden State at Boston, 8 p.m. Houston at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. Miami at Washington, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. New York at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Utah at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Chicago, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Portland at Sacramento, 10 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) blocks a shot by Brooklyn Nets' Trevor Booker (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/ Frank Franklin II)
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413-575-1016
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Holiday Craft Fair Sun. Nov. 19th 9am-2pm Handmade crafts. Over 70 vendors. Food for sale by PTO. B Building-Gym. Free parking & admission. Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School 80 Locust St. Northampton
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BUSINESS PROPERTY Office & Studio Space 82 Broad St, Westfield. Great location, plenty of parking
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413-788-6787
Rip out & removal of old shrubs & plantings Snow Plowing Residential / Commercial
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