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Planning Board has hearing on proposed dog day care Plans for single family ranch house that WTA Construction Technology students will be building on Pontoosic Road. (Submitted by Matthew Gomes)

School Committee OKs house contract for WTA Construction Tech build

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – Westfield Technical Academy Principal Joseph Langone and Construction Technology head Matthew Gomes asked the School Committee Monday to approve a contract to allow students to build a house.

Langone said the school got the contract back from the Law Department on Friday. Gomes said the house is a single family ranch that will bring revenue for the program.

“I know you guys have put in a lot to the city, and haven’t been able to take on these revenue projects,” said School Committee member Ramon Diaz, Jr. Gomes talked about “the amount of pride students have in

building any project,” which he said they take with them forever.

He also said he could talk at length about every project he’s built.

Before voting on the contract, Kevin Sullivan recused himself due to a conflict of interest. The School Committee then voted for the contract 6-0.

After the meeting, Gomes said the house, which will be built for Mitch Bannish and Karen Bousquet on Pontoosic Road near the Southwick border, will be a 3 bedroom ranch style custom home designed for the homeowners’ needs. Gomes said he drew the plans for the house, something he hopes to start students working on in the future.

Gomes said the last house built

by students in Construction Technology was in 2009 on Allen Avenue. He said the Tech shop is looking for another home, garage or addition to build next year. He said owners typically save a minimum of 15% on the projects, by buying all the materials and making a donation to the Westfield Technical Academy. The funds are used to buy tools and also to support the ninth and tenth grade programs. Students are “paid with their experience,” Gomes said.

Students in the Electrical Wiring shop under Gary Martineau will be wiring the house. Martineau was in on the planning as well, Gomes said. He said the project will begin in a few weeks, and he hopes to have it substantially completed by next spring.

Teachers mingle with business professionals at North Middle School career fair on Tuesday. locally. “It’s good exposure in so many ways,” Phelon said.

Phelon said the business community has been encouraging employees to take more of a hands-on role with the future workforce. “This is our first See Career Day, Page 8

City Council preview for Oct. 19, 2017

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—A possible reduction in the city’s budget and a possible discussion on the impact of opioids on the community and potential for legal action are among the items on this Thursday’s City Council agenda.

The City Council will meet Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., with communications from Mayor Brian Sullivan beginning at 6:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. Among the items listed on the agenda will include a budgetary reduction from

See Dog Day Care, Page 8 Residents and others filled City Council Chambers at City Hall during the Oct. 17 Planning Board meeting. The crowd largely dispersed following the hearing.

53rd Annual Baystate Noble Ball to benefit hospital’s emergency department

Local businesses speak with teachers at Career Fair

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – North and South Middle Schools held a combined business to teacher career information fair on Tuesday afternoon in the North Middle School gymnasium. Representatives of more than two dozen local businesses were available to talk to teachers about their work, what skills they look for in employees, and how teachers might better prepare their students for future career opportunities.

The project grew out of WE2BA, the Westfield Education to Business Alliance. Kate Phelon, Executive Director of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce and co-chair of WE2BA with Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, said it was great for the teachers to look at companies that operate

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—After what could be considered an unexpected finding, the Westfield Planning Board continued a hearing on a proposed dog day care and boarding facility on Southwick Road.

Residents and others filled the City Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday night, as part of the public hearing related to a proposed indoor-only dog day care and boarding facility which could house up to 80 dogs, located at the former Zuber’s Restaurant on Southwick Road. However, residents did not voice their concerns or support in the public hearing to the board because the hearing was continued following information relayed by Planning Board Chair Philip McEwan and a request by Rob Levesque

Sullivan, several items from the Legislative and Ordinance Committee and a question of legal action from the city related to opioids and pharmaceutical companies.

First on the agenda, in “Communications from the Mayor,” Sullivan is expected to transfer funds from what he called a health insurance holiday that occurred, to a few other accounts in the city.

“This is the health insurance holiday that was given in October which, because of the health of our See Preview, Page 8

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent WESTFIELD – It’s that time of year again as the 53rd Annual Baystate Noble Ball is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 6:30 p.m. until Midnight at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

While the theme for last year’s event was a disco and party-like atmosphere, this year’s theme revolves around a This year’s proceeds from the Noble Ball frosty winter scene, helping will be going towards a new CT scanner for guests get ready for the winter the emergency department. (WNG File Photo) ahead.

Kathy Tobin, the Director of Annual Giving and Events for the Baystate Health Foundation, who helps organize the Noble Ball, saw the frosty winter theme as a perfect fit.

“We thought it would be lovely to be introduced to winter in a nice gentle way,” said Tobin.

The co-chairs for 2018 will be Jim and Kathie Irwin, along with Michael and Jennipher McCabe. The Irwin’s were chosen as this year’s co-chairs by the Hannoush and Salehi families who were the co-chairs at last year’s 52nd Annual Noble Ball. The McCabe’s were very interested in joining the Irwin’s for this year.

While those in attendance are enjoying the frosty winter scene, there will be live entertainment with the James Argiro Quintet providing cool jazz and the popular Floyd Patterson Band will then be the following act.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in the live auction where items include a seven-day stay on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina and a custom bike from Columbia Manufacturing who is located right here in Westfield.

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The Westfield High School class of 1950 reunited for their class reunion.

Held each year at the Westwood Restaurant, twenty one enjoyed a sit down meal, a ceremonial cake, raffle and memories of their past school years. In the picture front row left to right Ruth Sampson Furlane, Beverly Mulville Gamble, Edward Stockbridge, Dorothy Macsicak White, Janice Williams Marin, Joan Hansen Holmes, Irene Gieteck Foley, Reign Rix, Jennie Cressotti Hart, Ruth Iglesis Skiff.

Second row Kenneth Johnson, John Haley, Jack Wright, Jane Hogan Berry, Florence Gregor Fitzgerald, Eleanor Knapp LaMountain. Third row George Freeman, Richard Hansen, Marcel Schmidt, Joan Slater Deacon, Marlene Range Hills. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

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WESTFIELD – Westfield State University’s WSKB-FM and “J.P.’s Talk About Town” will present two 1940s-style radio mystery plays live on-stage on Saturday, October 21.

The plays – “The First Edition Matter, a Johnny Dollar Mystery,” and “Death, Literally,” an original comic murder mystery by Michael “Buster McMahon,”will both be presented at the Westfield State’s new Catherine Dower Performing Arts Center, starting at 7 PM. The performances will be recorded and broadcast on Friday October 27th on WSKB-FM at 6:30 AM. The performances will also be uploaded to YouTube afterwards.

“The First Edition Matter” features the character of Johnny Dollar, made famous in a CBS Radio series that ran from 1949 until 1962. Johnny Dollar was billed as “America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator,” and most episodes opened with Johnny getting a phone call from an insurance company official asking that he investigate a claim.

“The First Edition Matter” will feature some local notables, including Westfield News Publisher Patrick Berry, several Westfield Kiwanis Club members, and well-known radio personality Adam Wright.

“Death, Literally” is one of 30 short plays written by McMahon, “…mostly as a hobby because, I don’t know,” said McMahon, “You have to do something that somebody can say that you did in your obituary.”

In the play, the lead character is a murder mystery author suffering from writer’s block, who is confronted by his female creation who is poisoned at a dinner party. She doesn’t want to die and wants to know who kills her, even though the author doesn’t know yet. Together they confront the denizens of the story to figure out the logical conclusion to the book.

The cast of eight includes WSU alum business major Sue Fopiano (Smith) ’92 in the lead female role of Cassandra LaPree.

McMahon recently pitched a sitcom to the FX network and NBC. He is currently pitching one to the Disney Channel as well.

Admission to the show is $5, with proceeds going to the Westfield State University Jazz Ensemble, which will provide the music during the performance.

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Baltimore workers remove ‘fatberg’ of grease from sewer pipe BALTIMORE (AP) — A “fatberg” that may have taken beyond half a century to grow below Baltimore has been removed.

News outlets report the city’s Public Works department used a camera, pressure washer and truck-mounted industrial vacuum to clear the mass of curdled grease, wet wipes and other waste. Workers resorted to the strategy Monday after they’d begun scraping pieces off last month.

The notorious glob was found clogging up to 85 percent of a 24-inch (61-centimeter) pipe near Penn Station. It’s blamed for causing more than 1 million gallons (3 million liters) of sewage to overflow into the Jones Fall stream. It’s the culmination of objects caked along a pipe’s walls that shouldn’t go down drains.

Pat Boyle with Public Works says, “We can’t treat our toilets like our trash cans.”

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2017. There are 74 days left in the year.

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n Oct. 18, 1767, the Mason-Dixon line, the boundary between colonial Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware, was set as astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon completed their survey.

ON THIS DATE: In 1685, King Louis XIV signed the Edict of Fontainebleau, revoking the Edict of Nantes that had established legal toleration of France’s Protestant population, the Huguenots.

In 1867, the United States took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. The cornerstone was laid for Baltimore City Hall.

In 1892, the first long-distance telephone line between New York and Chicago was officially opened (it could only handle one call at a time).

In 1922, the British Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (later the British Broadcasting Corp.) was founded.

In 1931, inventor Thomas Alva Edison died in West Orange, New Jersey, at age 84.

In 1944, Soviet troops invaded Czechoslovakia during World War II. In 1954, Texas Instruments unveiled the Regency TR-1, the first commercially produced transistor radio.

In 1967, the first issue of Rolling Stone magazine (which carried a cover date of Nov. 9) was published.

In 1969, the federal government banned artificial sweet-

eners known as cyclamates (SY’-kluh-maytz) because of evidence they caused cancer in laboratory rats.

In 1977, West German commandos stormed a hijacked Lufthansa jetliner on the ground in Mogadishu, Somalia, freeing all 86 hostages and killing three of the four hijackers.

In 1982, former first lady Bess Truman died at her home in Independence, Missouri, at age 97.

In 1997, a monument honoring American servicewomen, past and present, was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery.

TEN YEARS AGO: Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan, ending eight years of self-imposed exile; a suicide bombing in a crowd welcoming her killed more than 140 people, but Bhutto escaped unhurt. (However, she was slain in Dec. 2007.) Former Joint Chiefs chairman William Crowe (krow) died in Bethesda, Maryland, at age 82.

FIVE YEARS AGO: In a case that would reach the U.S. Supreme Court, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York ruled that a federal law defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman was unconstitutional and said the gay population had “suffered a history of discrimination.” The Detroit Tigers completed a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees, winning the finale of the American League Championship Series 8-1. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 to take a 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.

ONE YEAR AGO:

President Barack Obama hosted his final state dinner as he welcomed Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife, Agnese Landini, to the White House. The Toronto Blue Jays staved off elimination in the American League Championship Series, beating the Cleveland Indians 5-1 in Game 4. In the National League contest, the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-1 series lead by defeating the Chicago Cubs 6-0.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Sportscaster Keith Jackson is 89. Actress Dawn Wells is 79. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka is 78. Singer-musician Russ Giguere is 74. Actor Joe Morton is 70. Actress Pam Dawber is 67. Author Terry McMillan is 66. Writer-producer Chuck Lorre is 65. Gospel singer Vickie Winans is 64. Director-screenwriter David Twohy (TOO’-ee) is 62. International Tennis Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova is 61. International Hall of Fame boxer Thomas Hearns is 59. Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is 57. Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis is 56.

Actor Vincent Spano is 55. Rock musician Tim Cross is 51. Tennis player Michael Stich (shteek) is 49. Singer Nonchalant is 44. Actress Joy Bryant is 43. Rock musician Peter Svenson (The Cardigans) is 43. Actor Wesley Jonathan is 39. Rhythm-and-blues singer-actor Ne-Yo is 38. Country singer Josh Gracin is 37. Country musician Jesse Littleton (Marshall Dyllon) is 36. Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn is 33. Jazz singer-musician Esperanza Spalding is 33. Actress-model Freida Pinto is 33. Actor Zac Efron is 30. Actress Joy Lauren is 28. TV personality Bristol Palin is 27. Actor Tyler Posey is 26.

Actor Toby Regbo is 26.

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18

HUNTINGTON Veterans’ Agent at 2:30 pm Selectboard at 5:30 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm

BLANDFORD Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Historical Commission Meeting at 7 pm

WESTFIELD Off-Street Parking Commission at 6 pm

SOUTHWICK Economic Development Commission Meeting at 7 pm Agricultural Commission Meeting at 7 pm

Atkocaitis Campaign Rob Atkocaitis kicked off his campaign for Ward 3 Councilor at Santiago’s. Gathered with him are many friends, family and supporters excitedly looking forward to the campaign.

Arrest made in fatal shooting outside Pittsfield bar PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Police have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a man

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Police say the 30-year-old Springfield man was shot in the back of the head in the early morning hours shortly after leaving Lach's Lounge.

The investigation stalled until this summer when police received two anonymous tips that indicated that the 31-year-old Cromartie, of Pittsfield, was the shooter.

Cromartie's attorney said witness identification could be an issue at trial. Authorities did not disclose a motive.

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Letter to the Editor To the Editor To those that send in Pulseline comments but do not attach their names… 1. Was about campaign signs, please, this is called Marketing fundamental to get known. As well, signs have been a fundamental of our American electoral process for since we have had signs. I am sorry that our Democracy is bothersome. Another complained about personnel at local pharmacies. The solution to this problem is simple take your business elsewhere. There is more than one in Westfield. I prefer Rite Aid, their folks are friendly, and social. I joke with them, and I trust their smarts. And, if they can deal with my humor, you know they can deal with a lot. But, is the problem them or you? What is your attitude like? I am finding, and after talking about it with a lot of people…people are not as civil as they used to be. How often do you hear excuse me, or thank you, and you are welcome. In my walks, I often say hi to people along my walks, and way too often I get this look, scowl, as if I swore at them. Though, I fully admit for all the sour pusses, there are many who return the greeting. Some even have a glow that a stranger would be nice. We often enter in small talk, but that is important. While it does not make us friends, it is nice to know others can be civil and friendly. I guess some never learned manners or have forgotten their value. And, what do you lose by being nice. You do not have to Love thine Neighbor but one should at least be able to be social and civil. I sadly understand that there are way too many who want us to be a nation of Pro-kill, hate and fear one another. We seem to have traded in our most important intrinsic principles. Are fear and hate, replacing love, compassion, and kindness? While as a man of faith rather than religion, it is terrible to see those who claim to be religious trash the Thou shalt nots. Sorry for the preaching, but I just needed to say that.

Thank you again, Your former Ward 3 City Councilor, Brian Hoose brhoose@comcast.net

Democratic senators to press Sessions on talks with Trump

By SADIE GURMAN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators plan to press Attorney General Jeff Sessions about his private communications with the president when he appears before a Senate committee Wednesday to discuss his leadership of the Justice Department.

The routine oversight hearing is Sessions’ first appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee since his January confirmation, and it comes as has worked quickly to reshape the department with an intense focus on immigration, drugs, gangs and violent crime. He will likely face questions from lawmakers about his swift undoing of Obama-era protections for gay and transgender people and his rollback of criminal justice policies that aimed to reduce the federal prison population, among other changes he has made in nine months since taking office.

He has tried to pressure so-called sanctuary cities into cooperating with federal immigration authorities by threatening to withhold grant money, and he was the public face of the Trump administration’s decision to end a program benefiting hundreds of thousands of young people who entered the U.S. illegally as children. Senators could question him about that, as Congress seeks a legislative solution to extend the protections before recipients’ work permits expire.

But lawmakers are also expected to ask him about the investigation into Trump campaign connections to Russia, which continues to cast a shadow over his tenure. Sessions recused himself from that probe, a decision that still frustrates President Donald Trump, who subjected him to a solid week of blistering public criticism this summer. He could also be asked about any communication he’s had with the team of investigators led by Robert Mueller, the Justice Department’s special counsel overseeing the Russia investigation.

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Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, joined by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announces that the Senate is moving ahead on a Republican budget plan, a critical step in President Donald Trump and the party's politically imperative drive to cut taxes and simplify the IRS code, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP budget key to taxes moving ahead in Senate

By ANDREW TAYLOR that they actually are serious."

Associated Press Graham shot back on Twitter that Paul was dishing out WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is moving ahead on a "bad info" and was threatening to "screw up #TaxReform."

Republican budget plan, a critical step in President Donald Trump and his GOP allies plan to use the $1.5 trillion in tax Trump and the party's politically imperative drive to cut taxes cuts to sharply reduce corporate rates, cut taxes for most indiand simplify the IRS code. viduals, and slash taxes on business partnerships such as law The nonbinding budget plan would permit Republicans to firms, medical practices, and accounting firms. After failing pass follow-up tax cuts later this year that would cost up to to deliver on their promise to "repeal and replace" the health $1.5 trillion over the coming decade. The plan cleared a pro- care law, Republicans fear that failure to deliver on taxes cedural hurdle in the Senate on a party-line vote of 50-47. would be a political disaster.

The plan breaks with longstanding promises by top The spending cuts in the measure include $473 billion from Republicans like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Medicare and more than $1 trillion from Medicaid. Although and House Speaker Paul Ryan that the upcoming tax drive the budget plan is nonbinding, it puts Republicans and won't add to the nation's $20 trillion debt.

Democrats on record about its policies.

Once the budget plan passes through the If the measure's politically difficult GOP-controlled Congress, the cuts were implemented, the budget House and Senate can then deficit would drop to $424 biladvance a follow-up tax lion after 10 years and averoverhaul measure without age about $540 billion a fear of a filibuster by year over the life of the Senate Democrats. plan, the Congressional "It is crucial that Budget Office estiThe Westfield News, in conjunction with the Congress approve mates.

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce and this fiscal frameRepublicans use The Westfield Senior Center is hosting work in order to different math, 6 Candidate Forums: eliminate the relying on optimisdated and stifling tic predictions of MONDAY, OCT. 23 MONDAY, OCT. 30 tax policies that economic growth 6:30 CITY COUNCILOR - WARD 3 6:30 AT LARGE CITY COUNCIL are holding back that average 2.6 7:30 CITY COUNCILOR - WARD 4 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 our nation," said percent a year, THURSDAY, OCT. 26 6:30 INFORMAL FORUM B u d g e t while ignoring Uncontested City Councilors in 6:30 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Wards 1, 2 and 6; and Mayor Committee growing, chronic 7:30 CITY COUNCILOR - WARD 5 Chairman Mike deficits run by Enzi, R-Wyo. Social Security to The budget plan claim that their budcalls for $5 trillion in get could actually spending cuts over the generate a surplus by decade, including cuts to 2026.

All Forums will be held at the Westfield Senior Center, Medicare, Medicaid and "The Budget Committee 45 Noble Street, Westfield. Doors open at 6:00 the Obama-era health care expects that enactment of for Candidate Meet and Greet. law, though Republicans have pro-growth policies could genForums begin at 6:30. no plans to actually impose those erate sufficient economic growth to cuts with follow-up legislation. offset" the $1.5 trillion tax cut, accordTuesday's vote sets up a vote later this ing to the panel's budget report. week to pass the budget. That vote is likely to be close, but Even most economists sympathetic to arguments that tax key GOP moderates such as Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa cuts boost the economy don't claim they fully pay for themMurkowski of Alaska have signaled support. And John selves, however.

McCain, R-Ariz., who bucked the party on health care, said "A good estimate for real-world tax policy is somewhere Tuesday that he supports the budget as a path to accomplish- around 25-30 cents on the dollar," said GOP economist ing tax reform Douglas Holtz-Eakin.

Rand Paul, R-Ky., is opposed, but so far he is the only While Democrats remain united against the budget plan, Republican to come out against the measure, and GOP lead- the Trump administration is making overtures to Democratic ers are confident the budget will pass by Friday. senators from states Trump easily won last year. Democratic Paul told reporters he wants to strip $43 billion in war Sens. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Claire McCaskill of funding from the measure, claiming the money busts budget Missouri and Joe Manchin of West Virginia dined Monday limits set years ago. He lashed out at McCain and Sen. night at the home of daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. — longstanding defense hawks Jared Kushner, both top presidential advisers. defending the war funding — and questioned whether The bare-bones tax blueprint issued last month by Trump Republicans are serious about cutting automatic-pilot pro- and Republican leaders lacks critical details, and two of the grams known as entitlement spending.

Democrats said it was premature to consider compromises.

"You've got the McCain-Graham people clamoring for as There was "lots of talk" about the tax plan, Heitkamp said much money as they can stuff in there and then we also have Tuesday, but "I still don't know what it is." people saying, 'Oh yeah, we're going to do entitlement McCaskill said, "It's very difficult to discuss what, if anyreform' but with no means, no mechanism, and no will shown thing, we could agree to if they don't have a plan."

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CIA watchdog nominee scolded for lack of preparation

By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the CIA’s independent watchdog has told Congress that he’s never read the Senate’s so-called torture report, an exhaustive, classified report of the agency’s treatment of terror suspects after 9/11.

Christopher Sharpley, who has been deputy inspector general at the CIA

since July 2012, told the Senate intelligence committee Tuesday that the classified disc containing the 7,000-page report was lost for a time and later found, but that he never took time to read the full document.

The Senate intelligence committee spent years investigating the CIA’s detention and harsh interrogation techniques on suspected terrorists captured by the United States after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on U.S. soil. The tech-

niques authorized by the Bush administration included waterboarding.

Interrogations were conducted in clandestine prisons around the world that were not in the jurisdiction of U.S. courts or the American military justice system.

Democrats scolded Sharpley during his confirmation hearing, saying he should have read and learned from the See Watchdog, Page 5

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Frances Brown SOUTHWICK – Frances Wanda (Buynicki) Brown, 98, (1918-2017) passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017, at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Victor and Stephania Buynicki on December 25, 1918. Frances attended Southwick Grammar Schools and Westfield High School, before graduating from Bay Path College in 1939.

Married William A. Brown II in 1944, they traveled extensively while he served in the Military for thirty years. The family returned to live in Southwick in 1961. She worked at Hamilton Standard for 20 years as an executive secretary for Space and Sea. She is survived by her sister Anne Bannish of Westfield. Her five children and their spouses: Kathleen and William Brown III of Springfield, MA, Cheryl Taylor from Houston, TX, Barbara and John Westcott III, Deborah and Robert Dunn, and Robert and Brenda Brown of Southwick, MA. Sixteen grandchildren: Adrienne and Justin Latham, Gail and William Brown IV, and Michelle Bennett of West Springfield, John Carter and Angelica Taylor, Benjamin and Constance Taylor, Allison and Johnathon Hardman, Jennifer and Lee Mikes of Houston, TX, John Henry and Sarah Westcott, Michael and Tami Westcott, Robert Zackery Dunn, Erica Rossini, Robert J and Danielle Brown of Southwick, Jessica Tower of Westfield, Daniel and Lauren Szymula Westcott of St. Louis, Missouri , Bryan& Renee Westcott of Old Town, Maine, Andrew& Maegan Brown of Calcium, NY, plus two honorary grandchildren Tyler and Shelby Arnold of Southwick and 28 great-grandchildren. Family and friends were a passion and delight, she loved to garden and feed the bears. She was predeceased by her husband William A. Brown II in1983 and Son-in-law John Carter Taylor of Houston TX, also her brothers and sisters, Paul, Albert, Mooky, Peter, Irene Buynicki, & Florence Holmes. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 9AM from the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield followed by a Mass at 10AM in Holy Trinity Church, Elm St. Westfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield, MA 01085. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 5-8 PM in the funeral home. www.firtionadams.com

John R. Pitoniak WEST SPRINGFIELD – John R. Pitoniak, 66, (1950-2017) passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Holyoke Healthcare Center. He was born in Westfield to the late Ralph J. and Gertrude C. (Swochak) Pitoniak and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. John worked as a foreman for CONLEAF Tobacco for many years. John served his country in the United States Air National Guard from 1970-1976.

He enjoyed gardening, he loved cars and motorcycles, going to Hampton Beach, loved his Hermit Crabs, coffee hour with the guys at the park and enjoyed going to the Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Club. He is survived by his loving children, Jason R. Pitoniak with Denise M. LaPlante of Fairport, NY, Brett S. Pitoniak with Krissa Fondakowski of Chicopee and Kelly C. Pitoniak with Jeffrey D. Paquin, Jr., his companion, Barbara McEwan of Westfield and her family, his sister Mary M. Svedine with Walter C. Szczepanik of West Springfield. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Donald F. Svedine. His family would like to thank the staff at Baystate Medical Center and Holyoke Healthcare Center for the tremendous care given to John and his family. John’s funeral will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 with a Mass at 11 AM in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Rd. Westfield, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield. A Visiting hour will be held on Monday prior to the Mass from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. Donations in John’s name may be directed to the Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Rd. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com

Councilor Brent Bean II addresses a group of supporters and constituents. A good sized group of supporters, friends and family came to the kick off gathering for the 2018-19 Elections. (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher)

Bean kicks off Campaign

Family and supporters show their excitement.

Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 4:54 a.m.: Burglary/breaking and entering, Southampton Road.

Police received a report from a business that it was reportedly broken into through glass that was broken on a door. Money was reported stolen. Police are investigating.

2:47 p.m.: Accident, Springdale Road and Holyoke Road. Police received a report of an accident between a truck and a van. Two tow trucks were requested but no injuries reported.

3:47 p.m.: Accident, East Silver Street and South Broad Street.

Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident that involved a police vehicle that was responding to another incident. No injuries were reported but two vehicles were towed.

4:15 p.m.: Accident, Franklin Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident involving a 2002 Jeep Cherokee and a 2008 Mercury Milan. No injuries were reported.

9:44 p.m.: Accident, Court Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident that previously occurred at Mill Street and Court Street, and one driver went to a parking lot while the other left. However, according to the report information between drivers was exchanged before the driver left.

10:02 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Arnold Street.

Police reported that they initially stopped a vehicle after they reported it was speeding. Police arrested Joseph T. Bassett, 33, of Westfield, and charged him with unlicensed operation of motor vehicle and speeding.

Ronald E. Langevin LUDLOW- Ronald. E. Langevin, 87, (1930-2017) of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Son of the late Wilfred and Aurore (Normandin) Langevin, he was born in Ludlow on June 24, 1930. A lifelong resident, he was a 1948 graduate of Ludlow High School. Ron proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. A pioneer of the television industry, Ron began his career in 1955 with WHYN- TV 40 where he produced/directed the Barbara Bernard Show. He received four United Press Intl. Broadcasters Assoc.

“Best TV Documentary” Awards. He joined WWLP-TV 22 as producer/director in 1967, producing the popular At Home with Kitty Show and Tom Colton’s Highlights. He was promoted to Director of Public Relations for the station in 1979. Ron retired from TV-22 in 1990 after 35 years. He then worked for 19 years as a funeral service assistant, first at the Ratell Funeral Home and then at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.

Ron was an avid photographer and world traveler. He was active in the Ad Club of Springfield, Kiwanis and Exchange Clubs. Ron was a devout communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Ludlow.

Ron is survived by his son Mark Langevin and his wife Christine Cronin of Springfield, his daughters Marie Marx and her husband Timothy of Westfield, Danielle Sullivan and her husband William of East Longmeadow and the love of his life Paula Goodreau of Ludlow. Ron also leaves his beloved grandchildren Derek, Meghan, Shannon and Alicia, his greatgrandson Caleb and his four-legged friends Max and Ellie.

Family and friends are asked to gather for Funeral Services celebrating Ron’s life on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 8:45 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Elizabeth’s Parish, Hubbard St, Ludlow, MA. Rites of Committal with Military Honors will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Berkshire Ave., Springfield, MA. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers or gifts Ron’s family requests that donations be made to St. Elizabeth’s Parish, 181 Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA 01056 For more information please go to www.kapinosmazurfh. com.

Sessions

Continued from Page 4 It is standard operating policy for attorneys general to appear each year before the Justice Department’s congressional overseers on the House and Senate judiciary committees. Yet, in a reflection of the extent to which the Russia investigation and his own role as a campaign ally have dominated public attention, Sessions made his first appearance on Capitol Hill as attorney general before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

There, he faced hours of questioning about his contacts with the Russian ambassador to the United States and his decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation.

That hearing was scheduled for the day as a separate hearing on the Justice Department’s budget, which Sessions was absent for. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein attended in his place to lay out the department’s budget priorities, a task ordinarily fulfilled by the country’s chief law enforcement officer.

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report because the inspector general’s job involves oversight of covert CIA activities.

Committee members also quizzed him about his commitment to protecting whistleblowers who report waste, fraud and abuse at the agency and how they need to be shielded from retaliation.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., read from a February document on the official letterhead of the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community that describes flaws in the way that retaliation cases are investigated. The document was disclosed by the Project on Government Oversight, which reported on Monday that Sharpley is named in three open whistleblower retaliation cases.

Sharpley defended his record, saying he has never retaliated against anyone in the inspector general’s office or at any other federal agency.

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, commended him for being a productive inspector general, saying his office has conducted more than 100 audits and inspection reports and issued more than 340 recommendations in the past year to help improve the agency’s efficiency and effectiveness.

She also cited his work on countering insider threats from employees who have disclosed “devastating amounts” of classified information. Sharpley said his office has issued more than two dozen reports and made 64 recommendations addressing insider threats.

The CIA has “done a lot on insider threats, but a lot more work needs to be done,” he said.

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Court Logs Westfield District Court Oct. 10, 2017 Joseph E. Escobar, 27, of 10 Hampden St., Apt. 1, Westfield, was released on $500 person surety and with pretrial conditions pending a Dec. 5 hearing after being arraigned on charges of assault and battery on family/household member and intimidate witness/juror/police/court official, brought by Westfield Police.

Frederick Dybas, 31, of 151 Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick, was released on his personal recognizance and with pretrial conditions pending a Dec. 6 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of assault and battery, brought by Southwick Police.

Michael W. Riel, 23, of 71 Patterson St., Westfield, had a charge of no inspection/sticker dismissed nolle prosequi and a charge of negligent operation of motor vehicle admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until Oct. 10, 2018, with fees assessed, brought by Westfield Police.

Gregory R. Jordan, 32, of 151 Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick, was released on $500 person surety and with pretrial conditions pending a Nov. 30 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of assault and battery, brought by Southwick Police.

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Heroes Dinner Dance Supporting our Local Veterans Community Please join the local VFW of Western Mass and Military Order of the Purple Heart organizations for a Patriot Salute to our Heroes Dinner Dance on November 10th, 2017 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

This event will honor the brave men and women who has served our country. A portion of the proceeds will aid local Veteran Relief Funds, Immediate Medical/ Material Resources, Military Care Packages, Assisting Hospitalized Veterans, Family events in the local Veterans Community and Local Youth Scholarships.

Cocktails from 5:30 to 6 and dinner at 7:00 p.m. and live entertainment By Soul Sensations. Please consider sponsoring a Veteran by purchasing a ticket or two.

Tickets are available online at: Or in person/by mail: Town of Ludlow Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow Mass 01056. Make checks payable to SGT Joshua D. Desforges Post 3236, c/o Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA 01056. For more information contact Eric Segundo, 413-385-1790.

Spaghetti Supper October 25th to Benefit Sisters of St. Joseph A Spaghetti Supper to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield will be held Wednesday, October 25, 4:30-6:30 pm at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee.

The Knights of Columbus Council 4044 is hosting the dinner which will include spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, roll, coffee, tea and desserts. This annual fundraiser helps to support retired Sisters and Sisters in ministry. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or by contacting Marty Kearney at 552-0569 or Sister Eleanor Harrington at 413-536-0853 ext. 223 or email: eharrington@ssjspringfield.com.

Coloring and Cookies for Teens at the Southwick Public Library Grades 7-12 can come in to the Southwick Public Library on Tuesday, October 24th from 2:30-3:30 to color, chat, and have some cookies!

We will have all the coloring sheets, gel pens, and colored pencils that you’ll need to take part in this relaxing activity. For further information, please contact the reference desk at 413-569-1221 ex.3.

Fall Festival Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Road, Springfield, will host a family-friendly Fall Festival and Craft Fair on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring more than 25 craft and vendor booths, a bake sale, an apple and cider sale, a raffle, children’s activities including face painting, glitter tattoos and magic, and much more!

The event will take place in the gymnasium of St. Michael’s Academy, 153 Eddywood St., which is adjacent to the church. For more information visit www.

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COOKING ON DEADLINE

Cauliflower with Sesame Drizzle

By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press Food writers (and I include myself) are often talking about what new things you can do with that package of chicken breasts or that pound of ground beef to get out of the same-old, same-old cooking rut. But we might not spend enough time talking about what to do with that head of cauliflower or broccoli. We can all feel as uninspired looking at those stoic spheres as we do with our proteins, right?

So off we go, on the hunt for a new and simple side dish. This is definitely one to keep in mind when you’re making a stir fry or other Asian-influenced dish. It’s especially useful since you can make the drizzle ahead of time, pop the vegetable in the oven, and get to work at the stove making the rest of the meal. The cauliflower or broccoli needs no attention as it roasts, only the sound of the buzzer to remind you to take it out of the oven.

CAULIFLOWER WITH SESAME DRIZZLE Start to finish: 30 to 35 minutes Serves 4 1 large (1 3/4 pound) head cauliflower (or substitute the same amount of broccoli heads) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons untoasted sesame seeds (optional) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the cauliflower into florets. Place the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss well, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes, until crisp-tender and browned at the edges.

Meanwhile, if you are using the sesame seeds, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and stir frequently for about 1 or 2 minutes, until they start to become golden; don’t let them get too brown. Transfer them to a plate.

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and Sriracha sauce. When the cauliflower is roasted, transfer it to a serving platter and drizzle the sauce over it (or pass the sauce on the side for everyone to drizzle over their own portion). Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve hot or warm.

——— Nutrition information per serving: 145 calories; 87 calories from fat; 10 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 490 mg sodium; 12 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 5 g protein.

——— Katie Workman has written two cookbooks focused on easy, family-friendly cooking, “Dinner Solved!” and “The Mom 100 Cookbook.” She blogs at http://www.themom100.com/about-katie-workman. She can be reached at Katie@themom100.com.

This Jan. 27, 2017 photo shows roasted cauliflower with a sesame drizzle in New York.

This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman.

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Polka music comes to WSKB

By KEN STOMSKI Contributor Polka music can now be heard over the airwaves in Westfield on Saturday mornings between 6AM and 10AM on WSKB 89.5FM during the community radio portion of their broadcasts.

Community radio is broadcast seven days a week from 6AM to 10AM and the schedule can be found in the Westfield News.

On Saturdays between 6AM and 8:30AM a national feed from the “Polka Jammer Network” will be broadcast, and then from 8:30AM to 10AM local Polka celebrity

Billy Belina will be hosting “Breakfast with BB”, live from his studio in Chicopee, Ma. You may remember hearing Belina as a host of the “Polka Bandstand Show” on WMUA for years.

Belina is a prominent musician, vocalist, and radio DJ who has dedicated his career to Polka music. He was a member of several bands before starting his own band, the Bay State IV, and has made numerous recordings.

His notable achievements include the Bay State IV “Salutes the Polka Stars” album, and a 1988 performance at the

Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. Since 1979, Belina has produced a popular polka radio show, “The Polka Bandstand Show” on station WMUA at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA until the station stopped all polka broadcasts on Saturday mornings last year.

With the help of the Internet, his live Saturday morning show has garnered thousands of listeners and has enhanced the popularity of polka music.

Belina has demonstrated a formidable dedication to preserving the continuance and

growth of Polka music. His peers have determined that he is deserving of being inducted into the Polka Music Hall of Fame.

Breakfast with BB began airing on the internet on Saturday mornings in January of 2016 after WMUA’s student management stopped the weekend Polka programming, wiping out all Polka programs on Saturdays.

WSKB can be heard at 89.5FM and at wskb.org.

The video feed for community radio is on local cable channel 15 and at westfieldtv.org.

Travel industry ramps up effort to promote Caribbean tourism

By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor The travel industry is ramping up efforts to remind consumers that many Caribbean islands were unaffected by hurricanes and that their economies depend on tourism.

Tourism agencies and travel companies are promoting deals, events and fundraising efforts while reinforcing the basic message that most islands were unscathed by the storms and are eager for visitors.

The Travel Leaders travel agency, for example, has launched a "consumer-awareness campaign to promote Caribbean destinations that are open for business for fall and winter travel," with agents becoming "ambassadors" for the region by providing travelers with information on conditions and packages.

"This hurricane season has been devastating for a number of Caribbean islands, but the negative economic impact on the region will be compounded if visitors avoid travel to unaffected destinations," Travel Leaders Group CEO Ninan Chacko said in a statement. Travel Leaders Group is also raising money for hurricane victims and impacted communities through its Family Bonds Foundation.

A new website, CaribbeanIsOpen. com , is part of a million-dollar initiative funded by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.

"This initiative is also a vital tool to assisting the Caribbean by stimulating the economy," the group's president, Michele Paige, said in a statement.

"Many Caribbean destinations fortunately missed any impact from the hurricanes, and most affected destinations worked around the clock to reopen for tourism."

The website notes that even destinations that saw some damage from the hurricanes are starting to host cruise visits, such as Key West, Florida, and St. Kitts.

Royal Caribbean announced that its ship Adventure of the Seas will resume port calls to St. Thomas on Nov. 10, and that the ship hopes to be in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Martin by the end of November.

AAA Travel is also launching a "Caribbean is Open for Business" campaign, calling the region a top AAA-recommended destination for fall and winter getaways, listing

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Lego unveils ‘Women of NASA’ set with astronauts, scientists ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Lego has unveiled a set of figures celebrating the women of NASA. The 231-piece set features Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, and Mae Jemison, the first black woman to travel in space. Also included in the set are figures of astronomer and educator Nancy Grace Roman and computer scientist Margaret Hamilton.

Lego versions of the Space Shuttle Challenger, the Hubble Space telescope can be put together with the set. A miniature version of Hamilton's workspace at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as she was programming software for the moon landing is also featured.

The set is the brainchild of Maia Weinstock, an MIT employee who proposed a women of NASA collection through the Lego Ideas program.

The set retails for $24.99 and goes on sale Nov. 1.

Authorities identify man found dead after standoff LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — Authorities have identified the man who was found dead after barricading himself inside a Massachusetts house and setting it on fire.

The Worcester District Attorney's office says the police found 33-year-old Sean Hill dead inside a Leominster home after a standoff Monday.

Police had gone to the home shortly before noon to take the man into custody and transport him to a substance abuse or alcohol treatment center.

Leominster Police Chief Michael Goldman says a standoff ensued, and the home went up in flames around 12:45 p.m.

Officers believed Hill was armed at the time, and officers held shields to protect the firefighters battling the blaze.

Authorities later found Hill's body on the first floor of the home. Authorities have not said how he died.

Charges dismissed in Springfield strip club shooting In this Oct. 3, 2017, file photo, The Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas, arrives at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Royal Caribbean has announced that its ship Adventure of the Seas will resume port calls to St. Thomas on Nov. 10, and that the ship hopes to be in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Martin by the end of November. It's one of a number of initiatives from the travel industry to remind consumers that the region is recovering from the impact of recent hurricanes. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, File) Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, the Cayman Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos and St. Vincent & The Grenadines.

In Dominica, the Secret Bay resort set up a fundraising page to benefit staff after many of its regular visitors from past years asked how they could help.

Turks and Caicos is advertising its annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival in Providenciales, Nov. 2-5, noting that the not-for-profit festival will raise funds for Turks & Caicos educational institutions damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Skylark.com, a luxury vacation site, sent out a plea for donations to the official website for the recovery of the U.S. Virgin Islands . Skylark added that "much of the Caribbean was completely unaffected," with a link to the website's "ideas on where to go ."

Even islands that suffered no storm damage are on a mission to make themselves visible. One public relations agency sent out a press release noting that the Bahamas were "fortunate to have come out of the 2017 hurricane season without impact to the country's primary tourism product," adding for good measure that there have been no documented cases of Zika virus there since November 2016.

Antigua is promoting its Dec. 5-9 Yacht Charter Show along with island resorts like Curtain Bluff, Verandah and St. James's, which recently underwent renovations.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A judge has dismissed charges against a man accused of shooting and injuring two Can You Help Sarah? others outside a Springfield strip club because the victims were not available to testify.

Michael Marrero had been facing two charges of assault and battery with a firearm in connection with the shooting Nov. 26 in the parking lot of the Mardi Gras adult entertainment club.

He pleaded not guilty.

The Republican newspaper reports that a judge Tuesday granted a defense motion to dismiss the www.sarahgillett.org charges without prejudice, which means could be indicted Marrero again.

Prosecutors say one victim has claimed a Fifth Amendment privilege and the other has been unavailable. One of the victims received a life-threatening injury.

Police say the shooting stemmed from some sort of dispute in the parking lot.

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Police: Bullet fired into ceiling misses sleeping teen MANSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges after police say he fired a gun toward the ceiling of his home and narrowly missed a 15-year-old girl sleeping in the apartment above.

Officers say they were called to the scene Monday night in Mansfield after the teenager's father found a bullet in his daughter's room. The bullet struck a dresser about two feet away from the teen's bed.

Responding officers traced the bullet to the apartment below.

Police found the 29-year-old suspect in the apartment with a loaded 9mm rifle. Authorities say he is not licensed to have a firearm.

The man is facing four felony weapons charges and three related charges.

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of R. Levesque Associates, who represented the applicant Agawam Dog Works for the proposal.

The hearing began with Levesque describing the proposal, including addressing the concern of noise from the facility that has arisen in recent weeks. Among this, Levesque said that the plan had been changed to an indoor-only facility, having no outdoor areas for dogs.

In addition, the buildings would be constructed with additional sound-proofing measures to reduce noise pollution in the area.

“A metal building with six inches of foam insulation inside and acoustic panels inside,” Levesque said of the construction.

However, during the hearing, Levesque was informed by McEwan that commercial kennels, which McEwan deemed the project to be, were not allowed in the zone that the project was proposed.

The issue that arose was due to the amount of dogs that could be in the facility, which exceeded the size of a residential kennel and thus qualified as a commercial kennel, according to McEwan. Commercial kennels, according to McEwan, are not allowed in business A zoning, where the proposal is located. Instead, they are allowed in rural-residential and industrial A zonings.

According to Westfield zoning ordinance definitions under section 2-10.1, “Definitions,” provided by McEwan during the meeting, a residential kennel can have between four to nine dogs, six months or older, as “companion animals or pets, or for breeding,” while a commercial kennel is defined as a place used for any or all of the following: boarding or training inresidence of dogs or cats; day care of dogs or cats other than those someone owns; 10 or more dogs or cats older than six months that are “kept as companion animals or pets” or used for or from breeding.

These definitions and limits were also sourced from the Westfield Zoning Ordinance by The Westfield News.

Levesque said after the meeting that he believed that business A zoning does allow for the use of a “pet kennel” through special permit, and said that he discussed the plans previously with the city’s zoning enforcement officer and planner.

“We believe, as does the zoning enforcement officer and planner, and as determined on the zoning determination application, that kennels as defined under the zoning ordinance is allowed,” Levesque said.

Levesque also said after that “pet kennel” is not defined in the zoning.

During the meeting, McEwan noted that this could have been done in error.

“There may have been mistakes made and I apologize if there were,” McEwan said.

“We appreciate the planning board allowing us to continue in order to address questions from the chair,” Levesque said after the meeting. “We expect to resolve the questions raised by the chairman within the next week to determine the next course of action for next meeting.”

The public hearing is tentatively scheduled to be continued on Nov. 21.

Baystate Noble Ball

Continued from Page 1 Tobin also mentioned that they’re providing a new feature that ties into the frosty winter theme. A jewelry bar will be on hand where you can frost your date in diamonds.

Even if people are unable to attend the event, there will be a silent auction online that will be opening for bids on Oct. 20.

Items to bid on include a framed and autographed Tom Brady jersey, an autographed Dustin Pedroia baseball, jewelry pieces from local artists, Walt Disney World Park Hopper passes, and much more.

Like most years of the Noble Ball, there will be several local small and large businesses that will be sponsoring the event, including two platinum sponsors this year: Advance Manufacturing and the Baystate Noble Medical staff.

In order to purchase tickets to the Noble Ball, you can visit the Baystate Noble Ball page or call 413.794.6414. Tickets for the event are $150 per person.

Every year, the Baystate Noble Ball continues to have success with anywhere from 500 to 700 people attending, and Tobin is expecting the same turnout this year.

“We’re just really thankful that the community loves this event so much,” said Tobin. “We’re looking forward to a really fun night.”

Not only is the Noble Ball about going out and enjoying what is provided at the event, it’s also a chance for the community to support their local hospital that can be so important to people’s every-day lives.

Last year, all of the proceeds to the Noble Ball went towards renovating the main entrance to Noble Hospital.

While that is currently in the process of being constructed on, this year, the proceeds will be helping Noble Hospital purchase a brand new CT (Computed Tomography) scanner for their emergency department.

The Baystate Health Foundation is encouraging the community to attend the event and the deadline to purchase tickets is Oct. 23.

Get your HiSET/GED It is not too late to get your HiSET/GED! Westfield Community Educations’ Free Preparation classes starting soon! Please call 413-336-3100 for an appointment to register! Don’t Delay!

Classes are made possible due to the generosity of the following program supporters: Berkshire Bank-Beveridge Family Foundation-Charles H. Hall Foundation Bank of America, N.A., Trustee-City of Westfield, CDBG-Kiwanis Club of Westfield-Shurtleff Children’s Services, Inc.-Westfield Academy-Westfield Bank Future Fund-Westfield Police Association-Westfield Athenaeum-Western Mass Hospital

WPS Supervisor of Humanities Chris Tolpa and Kate Phelon, Exeuctive Director of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce.

7th and 6th grade student support teachers Kathy Schabowski and Eileen Sullivan speak with Mestek Plant Manager Pete Letendre, Vice President of Manufacturing James Monahan and VP of Human Services Joanne Berwald.

WPS Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski thanked businesses and teachers for participating, and said he was encouraged about the possibilities moving forward.

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attempt at connecting employers and teachers,” she said.

“We’re extremely happy that the business community came out in full force to support this effort,” said Chris Tolpa, supervisor of humanities for the district and a driving force in the career fair, which was called “Partnerships for Positive Learning.” “We have a lot of things (like this) for students, but we have never built the capacity of our teachers who are here for decades. What better way to build the knowledge of teachers so they can make connections to classroom learning,” Tolpa added.

7th and 6th grade student support teachers Kathy Schabowski and Eileen Sullivan spoke to Mestek plant manager Pete Letendre and Vice President of Manufacturing James Monahan about the products the company makes, and the different kinds of employees they look for.

Monahan told them that they do hire from high school, and look for basic skills such as showing up on time, which he ranked number one, and basic math skills. He said a large number of employees in their manufacturing firm are also administrative.

“We’re going to have these guys come in,” Schabowski said excitedly following their conversation.

One of the goals of the event was to develop partnerships between teachers and area businesses, and to create new awareness for students of careers they may have never considered by inviting business professionals in as guest speakers.

Other opportunities for students were also discovered.

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WNG Publisher Patrick Berry speaks to teachers, some of whom are dressed as superheroes for NMS Spirit Week, about opportunities for students at the newspaper.

The Westfield News Group Publisher Patrick Berry informed several teachers about the upcoming Student Think Tank column, which allows students to participate in a discussion about current events, by submitting pieces on topics to the paper. Berry said the column will resume in November. “How cool would it be to see themselves published,” commented one teacher.

Teachers filled out evaluations after visiting the different tables, and speaking with business representatives. Tolpa said most comments found it be informative and relevant.

7th grade math teacher Theresa Friguglietti said she had spoken with representatives from the Polish National Credit Union and invited them to come in to her class and speak about finances. She also spent time with Junior Achievement, which she thought would be beneficial for students to bring into the schools.

Susan Dargie, WPS director of curriculum and instruction said she was also getting good feedback. “This is good awareness for our teachers on what our businesses have to offer, and what they are looking for. We always strive to make learning relevant in the classroom,” she said.

At the end of the fair, Czaporowski thanked the businesses and teachers for attending. “It was great to see our local business professionals and educators connecting and discussing future collaboration opportunities. This was our first time doing something like this and I am very encouraged about the possibilities moving forward,” he said afterwards.

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employees, allowed us to save $600,000” in the health insurance budget, according to Sullivan. The city is self-insured, Sullivan said, and funds go into a trust for health insurance annually, but if they are not used then the remaining money can go back to the city.

Of that money, Sullivan said $100,000 each is going into the city’s stabilization fund and OPEB, while the remaining $400,000 is expected to go toward Sullivan’s third item in his communications, an appropriation reduction of almost $1.572 million toward the FY 2018 budget.

“By reducing appropriation…that money doesn’t need to be raised for the levy limit,” Sullivan said.

Other items that contributed to the reduction, according to Sullivan, include strategies taken with personnel in the city.

Also in “Communications,” Sullivan is expected to appropriate $125,000 from the stabilization fund to assist in purchasing a total of five police vehicles. He said that the city was already going to purchase at least two vehicles for the department, but accidents involving police vehicles increased the amount of vehicles needed.

The money is only a portion of the cost, Sullivan noted, with the rest coming from trade-in of the vehicles and insurance money back.

Finally, an appropriation of funds is expected from the PEG account for the eventual construction of a television studio at Westfield Technical Academy for community television, according to Sullivan.

In “Reports of City Officers,” the only item is the order from City Clerk Karen Fanion for the city election to be officially held Nov. 7, with polling locations also expected to be announced, according to At-Large Councilor and Council President Brent Bean.

In “Petitions, Remonstrances and Other Papers,” two items are expected to come before the council. The first is for a request related to a change to a special permit for Western Mass Demolition Corporation on Medeiros Way. According to Bean, the change is related to activity being done on the property and that this is to be certain that this will fit with zoning.

The second item is a public hearing for the proposed zoning amendment related to lighting. The amendment was previously OKed by the city’s planning board.

In “Reports of Committees,” a majority of the expected items come from the council’s Legislative and Ordinance (L&O) Committee, which is expected to meet the day of the meeting. These items are expected to be addressed there, Bean said.

From L&O, a position of media systems specialist, which was part of a previous request from Sullivan, is expected to be addressed. Also, the possible transition of private ways to public ways in the city, parking in front of the former Main Street Senior Center and a resolution for the creation of an Economic Opportunity Area on Turnpike Industrial Road are also expected to be discussed.

Also from L&O, the transfer of care and custody of a pump station on Montgomery Road to the city from the School Department is expected to be addressed, as well as the request from Sullivan previously for the rescinding of unused bond orders. Finally, L&O is expected to address the permission of the use of a portion of funds up to $400,000 for traffic light improvements on Springfield Road.

One item is expected from the council’s License Committee, which is for a junk collector’s and junk dealer’s license for Black Hole Guitars on North Road.

From the City Properties Committee under “Reports of Committees,” several items are expected. This committee, like L&O, meets the same day as, but prior to, the City Council meeting.

The first item expected is related to snow removal on Western Avenue. According to Bean, this is in relation to the 8-foot to 10-foot sidewalk along Western Avenue that is expected to be put in place after the Western Avenue improvements. The council is seeking a legal opinion from the city’s law department related to expectations from residents to maintain the walkway.

Also from the City Properties Committee, it is expected that they will receive feedback from the law department related to naming a pocket park in the city’s Downtown Core District after late City Councilor Barbara Swords.

Other items that may be addressed include the expected transfer of ownership for the Church Street property that was formerly Romani’s Bowling Alley be transferred from the city to Off-Street Parking Commission, as well as the move of the Fire Commission meetings to the Little River Road Fire Station.

In “Unfinished Business,” there is an expected continued public hearing scheduled for the Mobile Store Operators on East Main Street, who are applying for a junk dealer’s license in the city.

Finally, three items are expected to be addressed in “Motions, Orders or Resolutions” during Thursday’s meeting.

The first two on this portion of the agenda are related to the medical district zoning’s public hearing that occurred, according to Bean. The public hearing was left open Bean said, to allow for comments during the proposal’s discussion while it is in the council’s committees, which he said “is a first.”

Bean said that the council is seeking opinion from the law department on the matter.

“Some discussion about process here,” Bean said.

The final expected agenda item on the night is from At Large Councilor Steve Dondley, who is requesting that L&O look into possible legal action against manufacturers and distributors of opioids due to “the impacts and burdens the opioid crisis has placed” on several services and departments in the city, according to the agenda.

“Other communities across the Commonwealth are doing similar,” Bean said. “If there is going to be an avenue to do such a thing then we want to do it correctly and timely.”

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SPORTS Streak snapped

By CHRIS PUTZ Correspondent WESTHAMPTON – All good things must finally come to an end … or at least that’s how the saying goes.

For the first time in more than a decade, someone other than Westfield has won a high school gymnastics meet. Minnechaug was the culprit, posting a monumental upset Tuesday night with a final score of 131.9 at Hampshire Regional High School. The Bombers finished with 131.15 points; the Hampshire Red Raiders, 126.125.

“Minnechaug was the stronger team tonight,” said Westfield coach Angela Henrickson, who admitted it was a tough night.

Minnechaug’s Kyla Miller won two events, and finished first all-around with a score of 34.525 to stop Westfield’s winning streak at 179-0. Miller captured gold on the balance beam (8.95) and vault (8.75).

“Kyle and Sam (Druckenmiller) were outstanding,” Henrickson said of the high-flying Falcons. “We had a rough start on bars but finished the meet strong on beam, and were able to keep the loss under a point. …We were happy to see (Minnechaug) coach Cheryl Palm take a much-deserved win tonight and we will be ready to face them again on Friday.”

Mairead Hagan did all she could to try and preserve the streak. The Westfield senior gymnast placed first on uneven bars (8.6), and was third all-around.

“Mairead kept her composure and had her best meet of the season despite the mounting stress throughout the night,” Henrickson said.

Westfield’s Madison Somppi finished second on floor exercise (8.8) and placed fourth on balance beam (8.55). Bombers’ Caitlin Daniels was third on vault (8.25).

The Bombers will look to avenge their loss Friday when they host Minnechaug – and Chicopee – on senior night at WHS. The special event begins shortly before 6 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY

Gorman’s two points seals it Southwick 2, Mahar 0 Sydney Gorman had a hand in two goals, scoring once, and assisting on another in Southwick’s shutout. Emily Martin also scored for the Rams, and Caroline Wilcox had an assist.

Southwick goalie Clare Stratton (7 saves) pitched a shutout.

Fortier scores in WHS loss South Hadley 2, Westfield 1 Madeleine Fortier scored the lone Westfield goal. Thea Glenzel assisted.

Westfield goalie Gwen Smith finished with 28 saves, 20 of them coming in the second half.

Southwick goalie Hannah Gerrish cradles the ball after making a diving save. Rams’ Krista Southwick’s Jillian Hess (19) steps into a Girroir (8) steps around the keeper after helpkick. (Photo by Chris Putz) ing protect the net with solid defense. (Photo by Chris Putz)

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Gators post key ‘W’ Gateway 1, Mahar 0 Jessica Van Heynigen scored about seven minutes into the second half, and goalie Becca Herman made four saves to earn a shutout victory for Gateway over league-leader, Mahar.

Gateway’s Juliana Dickinson, Angela and Meghan Wright, and Charlotte Kazalski were solid defensively.

Rams knot Monson Southwick 2, Monson 2 Krista Girroir and Autumn Waitt scored one apiece for Southwick. Rams’ goalie Hannah Gerrish made 11 saves.

Southwick’s Maggie Sullivan (9) attempts to hold off Monson’s (19) as she dribbles the ball upfield. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Southwick’s Autumn Waitt (10) attempts to split the Monson defense with some fancy footwork Tuesday on the road. (Photo by Chris Putz) Southwick’s Karli Langan (2) delivers against Monson.

BOYS’ SOCCER St. Mary 3, Franklin Tech 3 Aidan Burke led a strong defensive effort for St. Mary. Saints’ Dom Nomakeo played well in goal.

St. Mary’s Jack Lamirande (2 goals, 1 assist) and Aaron Blanchard (1 goal, 1 assist) led the offense.

(Photo by Chris Putz)

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Gateway 28, Palmer 30; Gateway 25, Southwick 33; Palmer 25, Southwick 30 Palmer’s Cotton Hewes set a new course record at Littleville Dam in Huntington, finishing with a first place time of 18:33.

Southwick’s Bill Carroll completed the course a runner-up in 18:43. Gateway’s Brandon Daniels and Calvin Rioux rounded out the top five with a fourth (19:00) and fifth (21:17) place finish, respectively.

See H.S. Roundup, Page 11

Mahar vs. Southwick Field Hockey

Southwick’s Rachel Diamond fires a shot over the defender’s stick.

Southwick’s Sarah Hough takes a shot from close in.

Emily Martin deflects the shot towards the goal.

Sydney Gorman makes a great stick check on the Mahar player.

Emily Martin looks over her passing options.

Southwick’s goalie Clare Stratton makes kick save on the Mahar shot.

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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Wed., Oct. 18 GOLF vs. Palmer, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 19 JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Longmeadow, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Longmeadow, 6:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Commerce, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Turners Falls, 5:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 20 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Greenfield, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 5:15 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Greenfield, 5:30 p.m.

GYMNASTICS vs. Chicopee, Minnechaug, 6 p.m.

FOOTBALL at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 23 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m.

JV FOOTBALL vs. Holyoke, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Agawam, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 5 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Ludlow, 6:15 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 24 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Amherst, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Amherst, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Longmeadow, Russell Field, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Longmeadow, Russell Field, 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 25 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Oct. 26 JV BOYS’ SOCCER at East Longmeadow, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 27 FIELD HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Chicopee, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Chicopee, Szot Park, 6:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL vs. Longmeadow, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Wed., Oct. 18 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Frontier, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampshire, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 19 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ludlow, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, 4 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 23 BOYS’ SOCCER at Ware, 6:30 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 24 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. John J. Duggan Academy, Bullens Field, 6 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 25 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway, Greenfield, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway, Greenfield, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 26 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, Bullens Field, 6 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Sci-Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 30 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

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BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mount Everett, 6 p.m.

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Tues., Oct. 24 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 6 p.m.

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Eagles top AP Pro32 poll

By SIMMI BUTTAR AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fly, Eagles, Fly. For the first time, the Philadelphia Eagles top the AP Pro 32 poll .

The Eagles moved up two spots to No. 1 after last Thursday's win over Carolina. The Eagles are 5-1 and have the best record in the NFC. Philadelphia received five of 12 first-place votes for 376 points Tuesday in balloting by media members who regularly cover the NFL. "Carson Wentz has quickly come into his own, and the Eagles' hyper-aggressive defense has suddenly made Philly the team to beat in the NFC East ... and maybe even the NFL," Newsday's Bob Glauber said.

The Kansas City Chiefs slipped a spot to No. 2 after their first setback of the season, a 19-13 loss to Pittsburgh at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. The Chiefs received six first-place votes and finished with 373 points.

The Chiefs (5-1) get a chance to rebound when they open Week 7 with a visit to AFC West rival Oakland on Thursday night.

The New England Patriots (4-2), back on top of the AFC East after beating the New York Jets, moved up four spots to No. 3. They received the remaining first-place vote and have 354 points.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) climbed six spots to No. 4 after handling the Chiefs and host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday with a chance to take a firm grip of the AFC North. "(Le'Veon) Bell & (Antonio) Brown hitting stride," Fox Sports' John Czarnecki said.

The Minnesota Vikings (4-2) also jumped six spots to No. 6 after beating the Green Bay Packers 23-10 and knocking out quarterback Aaron Rodgers with a broken collarbone.

Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers remained at No. 5.

NFC West rivals the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams followed at Nos. 7 and 8.

The Rams moved up three spots and now lead their division after finishing 4-12 last season.

"They're 3-0 on the road and averaging an NFL-high 30 points per game. In other words, they're for real," SB Nation Radio's Ira Kaufman said.

The Atlanta Falcons dropped five spots to No. 9 after blowing a 17-0 halftime lead at home against Miami. The Falcons' schedule doesn't get any easier as they have to travel to Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday night for a rematch of their Super Bowl loss to the Patriots. The Falcons blew a 28-3 second-half lead and lost 34-28 in overtime in the title game in February.

The Denver Broncos fell four spots to round out the top 10 after losing 23-10 to the thenwinless Giants.

The Packers plummeted nine places to No. 11 after losing Rodgers for possibly the rest of the season.

"The Packers were able to overcome their early injury problems," Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams said. "It's going to be hard for them to overcome the loss of Aaron Rodgers."

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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS/RESULTS FOOTBALL

St. Mary 2-9 Westfield Technical Academy 7-3-1

Westfield 0-5 GYMNASTICS Westfield 7-1 BOYS’ SOCCER Westfield 4-7-1 Southwick 2-0 Gateway 1-9-1 St. Mary 4-7-1 Westfield Technical Academy 12-1-1 GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield 9-1 Southwick 5-2-3 Gateway 5-2-3

GOLF Westfield 4-3 Southwick 19-0 St. Mary 2-9 Westfield Technical Academy 0-0 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield 3-11 Southwick 4-5 FIELD HOCKEY Westfield 3-7-1 Southwick 10-4

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BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 2-1 Southwick 5-4 St. Mary 0-5 Westfield Technical Academy 1-6 Gateway 2-0 GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 5-3 Southwick-Tolland 7-2 St. Mary 0-2 Westfield Technical Academy 0-1 TUESDAY’S RESULTS GYMNASTICS Minnechaug (131.9), Westfield (131.15), Hampshire (126.125)

FIELD HOCKEY Southwick 2, Mahar 0 South Hadley 2, Westfield 1 GIRLS’ SOCCER Gateway 1, Mahar 0 Southwick 2, Monson 2 BOYS’ SOCCER St. Mary 3, Franklin Tech 3 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Gateway 28, Palmer 30; Gateway 25, Southwick 33; Palmer 25, Southwick 30 GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 25, Chicopee Comp 31; Agawam 38, Westfield 21 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Minnechaug 3, Westfield 0 GOLF Monson 20, St. Mary’s 4

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Bombers split Westfield 25, Chicopee Comp 31; Agawam 38, Westfield 21 Westfield senior captain Sophie Gronbeck bested all challengers, finishing first among all finishers with a four-year personal best time of 19:47, followed closely by Agawam’s

Sarah Ross (19:50).

Gronbeck and Ross pushed each other around the 0.4 mile perimeter of the field toward the finish, electrifying the crowd.

Senior captain Mia McDonald (22:13) was the second Westfield runner to finish, followed by rookie sensations Makenzie Ritchie (season best 22:34) and Anna Stewart (season best 24:25). Bombers’ rookie standout Nicole Servetnik (season best 25:03), senior captain Sarah Grobe (season best 26:05), and veteran runner Angela Hinck (26:56) rounded out the scoring finishers.

Other notable Westfield (4-4) performances included a multiyear personal best time by junior Emmy Rix (27:40) and season best times from Katie Burzynski (27:57), Shaunna Feyre (28:16), Abby Fraser (29:43) and Dita Putri (36.00).

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Minnechaug def. Westfield, 25-8, 25-8, 25-22 Bella Kozciak (5 kills, 3 aces), Madi Robitaille (2 kills, 5 digs), Emily Gelinas (7 assists), and Olivia Hadla (4 kills, 3 digs) contributed for Westfield.

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WHS cross country vs. Agawam, Chicopee Comp

The Boys are off.

Chris Daley is the first back for Westfield.

Raphael Morganelli takes the #2 honors for Westfield.

Sophia Gronbeck takes 1st overall

Mia McDonald takes 2nd for the Westfield Girls.

The Girls are off.

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Makenzie Ritchie is the 3rd place for Westfield.

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Smoking Around a Baby Dear Annie: I love reading your column so much that I have decided to ask your opinion on a sensitive issue. I recently found out that I am expecting, which is exciting news! However, we have run into a situation with my mother-in-law, as she is a smoker. My husband has mentioned to her several times about quitting smoking and has gone as far as telling her she will not baby-sit this child if she continues to smoke. I do agree that I do not want my child around secondhand smoke, as it is dangerous to a baby’s health, not to mention stinky. At this time, my mother-in-law has made no effort to quit the habit. My question is: Where do you draw the line? I don’t want my child or mother-in-law to miss out on any time or memories together. -- Fume-Free Dear Fume-Free: The good news is that the pressure isn’t on you here; it’s on your mother-in-law. Her grandbaby or a cigarette -- she has to decide which one she’d like to hold more often.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, secondhand smoke causes “numerous health problems in infants and children, including more frequent and severe asthma attacks, respiratory infections, ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome.” Studies have shown that secondhand smoke can linger in a house for hours, and there’s a growing body of evidence to suggest that even tobacco residue on a smoker’s hair and clothes can be harmful to children who are in close contact. Have your husband set some ground rules with his mother that take these factors into account. For example, no holding the baby for two hours after smoking. (This would most likely mean she couldn’t baby-sit.)

He should also let her know that every cigarette takes about 11 minutes off her life -- which could add up to hours, weeks and months she’d never see of her granddaughter’s life. Perhaps the birth of your baby will be just the impetus she needs to kick this nasty habit once and for all.

Dear Annie: I would like to ask a favor. Could we all just try to stand in each other’s shoes and gain an appreciation for what someone else is going through?

I am often bothered by what I perceive to be a lack of consideration in others. One recent example was when several “friends” canceled plans made two months in advance because something better had come along, even though I had carefully juggled several family members’ medical appointments to accept their invitation. Another was when a medical provider canceled my appointment at the last minute to go golfing, even though I live two hours away and had made staff aware I was using my last day of vacation to schedule this date and confirmed in advance.

Reading the responses you received regarding the woman who was criminally assaulted really got to me. None of us, as far as I can tell, has been the victim of such a harrowing and personal criminal sexual assault. Why the criticism of this poor woman for wanting to request a female nurse? You can’t see a way for some people to receive extra consideration when that might not be necessary for everyone?

I’m glad you gave your original advice, Annie, and I’m glad the medical professionals supported that advice. I’m glad you keep repeating it, too. I’m just sad that you have to.

-- Leave People Alone Dear Leave People Alone: Thank you for your letter. It is so frustrating when others are inconsiderate of our time -- but we can only control ourselves. The best we can do is to nurture in ourselves the qualities we wish to see in others. Try to be even more empathetic than you are now and it might offset the frustration you feel with others’ lack of thoughtfulness.

HINTS FROM HELOISE PAINT IT CLEAR Dear Heloise: I paint base-metal rings and the back of base-metal pendants and bracelets with clear nail polish to avoid, or to reduce the chance of, the ring turning green or black. -Barbara G. in Indiana SKEETER SWATTER Dear Heloise: When I have a persistent mosquito that escapes all attempts to swat it, I keep a spray bottle of plain water handy, and when it appears again, a spray of water will bring it down. It won’t kill the mosquito, so I have to finish it off, but I don’t use insecticides when I don’t have to. -- Judith M., via email A REMOTE PROBLEM Dear Heloise: After being awakened to strange noises in the bedroom, I learned this lesson: If you have pets, don’t leave your TV remote or cellphone lying faceup on the nightstand, dresser or bed.

Turn your remote away from the TV or put it in a drawer. Stand your phone up or lay it facedown. That way, if little paws step on them, they won’t turn on the TV or dial the phone. -- Marty in San Antonio TOEING THE LINE Dear Heloise: I had trouble keeping track of how many times I used my razor in the shower. I took an old toe separator used for pedicures, and now I put the razor in the hole on one side, and move it to the next hole after each use to keep track of five uses!

-- Clover in Houston Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.

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GOLF — PGA Tour, The CJ Cup, first round, at Jeju Island, South Korea MLB BASEBALL 5 p.m.

FS1 — AL Championship Series, Game 5, Houston at N.Y. Yankees (if necessary) 9 p.m.

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ESPN — Philadelphia at Washington 9:30 p.m.

ESPN — Minnesota at San Antonio NHL HOCKEY 8 p.m.

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NBCSN — Montreal at Los Angeles SOCCER 2:30 p.m.

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In this Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 file photo, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo discusses the Route 91 Harvest festival mass shooting at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Las Vegas. On Monday, Lombardo said Paddock shot and wounded the security guard outside his door and opened fire through his door around 9:59 p.m. - six minutes before shooting into the crowd. That was a different account from the one police gave last week: that Paddock shot the guard, Jesus Campos, after unleashing his barrage of fire on the crowd. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)

Vegas hotel security guard’s disappearance draws attention

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The cancellation of scheduled TV interviews last week by a hotel security guard wounded by the Las Vegas shooter has raised questions about the location of a key witness to the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history.

Jesus Campos "wants to tell his story at a time and place of his choosing," MGM Resorts International spokeswoman Debra DeShong said in response to questions from The Associated Press about Campos' whereabouts. "He's asked that everyone respect his request for privacy."

The company statement didn't say where Campos is. It came after union leader David Hickey of Security, Police, and Fire Professionals of America said Tuesday he last heard about Campos on Friday from a union member who texted that he was with him.

Hickey said Campos had been scheduled for a series of Thursday news interviews with five network shows when he got a message from the union member with Campos. The TV appearances were canceled.

"The message was, 'We are taking him to a Quick Care,' " Hickey said, referring to a walk-in health clinic with several locations in and around Las Vegas. Hickey said he didn't know which clinic, and he didn't know if someone else was with Campos and the union member at the time. Hickey declined to name the union member with Campos.

The Friday text messages didn't say where Campos was, Hickey said.

"We're hoping to hear from Mr. Campos, and if Mr. Campos contacts us for assistance we will be there," the union chief told AP. Messages left by AP on Tuesday at telephone numbers associated with Campos were not returned. A woman entering the Campos family home who refused to be identified said he was not talking with reporters. The property was conspicuously posted with "No Trespassing" signs.

Campos has been the focus of intense interest after he was

hailed as a hero in a scenario that had him unwittingly stopping gunfire into the Route 91 Harvest Festival crowd by arriving in the hotel hallway to investigate a report of an open door on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay resort.

Fifty-eight people died, and police say 546 were injured.

Police and the FBI have yet to identify Paddock's motive, despite hundreds of interviews — including with Campos; Paddock's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, who was in the Philippines at the time of the shooting; and with Paddock's brother, Eric Paddock, who lives in Florida.

Mandalay Bay maintenance worker Stephen Schuck described last week on NBC's Today show seeing Campos in the hallway while both were pinned down by gunfire.

Schuck then declined further interviews.

Campos, who was unarmed, was wounded in the leg by what Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo the sheriff called "strafing" gunfire through a hotel suite door where Paddock had installed cameras in the peephole and on a service cart in the hallway to enable him to see anyone approaching.

The police timeline changed dramatically a week after the shooting, when Lombardo said Campos reported he had been wounded at 9:59 p.m. — six minutes before people in the concert crowd reported shots started coming from the Mandalay Bay. That meant Campos' arrival didn't coincide with the end of the 10-minute barrage of gunfire out the windows.

Lombardo changed that timeline yet again last Friday, saying that Campos had been dispatched to the 32nd floor at 9:59 p.m. and was actually wounded in the hallway less than a minute before gunfire started out the windows at 10:05 p.m.

Las Vegas police Officer Larry Hadfield, a department spokesman, said Tuesday that media concerns about Campos' whereabouts weren't hindering the investigation. Authorities have not lost track of Campos, aren't concerned about his location and don't believe he is in danger, Hadfield said.

A spokeswoman for the FBI in Las Vegas referred questions about Campos to police.

Showrunner alleges sexual harassment by Bob Weinstein NEW YORK (AP) — Spike network is investigating reports of sexual harassment by the brother of disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein against the female showrunner of a series produced by The Weinstein Co. and aired on Spike.

Amanda Segel, a former executive producer of the sci-fi series “The Mist,” claims Bob Weinstein made repeated overtures to her that included invitations to dinner, to his home and to a hotel room, according to a story published Tuesday by Variety.

“We take all allegations of this nature very seriously, and are investigating,” Spike said in a statement.

She says the propositions began in June 2016 and were put to a stop a few months later only after Segel’s lawyer gave Weinstein Co. executives an ultimatum that Segel would leave the show if Weinstein persisted.

An arrangement reportedly was struck that restricted Weinstein’s contact with Segel. (“The Mist” was recently cancelled after its 10-episode first season.)

Segel’s attorney, David Fox, was not available for comment.

Neither Weinstein’s attorney, Bert Fields, nor The Weinstein Co. responded to repeated requests for comment.

Segel’s accusations came to light just two weeks after an explosive story by The New York Times reported on older brother Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual harassment and assault of women spanning several decades. That story was followed by another expose in The New Yorker.

Since those stories surfaced, more than three dozen women have spoken up with additional accusations. Harvey Weinstein was fired from the company he co-founded with Bob, and on Tuesday resigned from its board. He lost his membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Producers Guild and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

The very future of The Weinstein Co. is currently in doubt.

In the meantime, Bob Weinstein has publicly condemned his brother while professing he was unaware that Harvey had engaged in any non-consensual relations with women.

“I’m mortified and disgusted by my brother’s actions. And I am sick for the victims,” he said in an interview by The Hollywood reporter published Saturday.

Until now, no such accusations had been made against Bob Weinstein.

Head of Amazon Studios resigns after harassment charge NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Studios says it has accepted the resignation of its top executive, Roy Price, following sexual harassment allegations made by a producer on the Amazon series "Man in the High Castle."

Price was put on leave last week and had not been expected to return. An Amazon spokesman confirmed the resignation Tuesday and had no additional comment.

The accusations against Price came in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal that is roiling Hollywood. Producer Isa Hackett charged in an account published in The Hollywood Reporter that Price had repeatedly and crudely propositioned her following a 2015 event in San Diego.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017: This year your attractiveness, spontaneity and unusual resourcefulness make you a star wherever you are. You might have a difficult moment or two, but you’ll sail right through hassles. If you have wanted to start your own business, this year could be the right time to do it. If you are single, you might need to push away all of your admirers. Your popularity soars so high that one of them might think you are a rock star. If you are attached, the two of you could see the benefits of your upbeat attitude, as long as you don’t become too me-oriented. A fellow LIBRA gives you great advice!

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 Someone close to you suddenly becomes unusually friendly and buoyant. You might be watchful of what comes down the path next. This person’s feelings stem from authenticity; he or she feels more relaxed than normal. Conflict arises between you and a controlling associate. Your best bet is to ignore this person’s behavior. Tonight: Happy to call it a day -- go off and do your thing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Be willing to do more than your fair share, whether at the office or participating in a routine event. Communication opens up many unanticipated doors. Someone at a distance does his or her best to waylay your plans! Could this person be jealous? Tonight: Choose the most relaxing activity possible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Your imagination might be cherished by several of your close associates. This trait not only helps you eliminate unresolvable problems, but also allows you to put the cherry on top of fun happenings. Because of the amount of sharing you do, a partner or loved one could become jealous. Proceed with care. Tonight: Out and about.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Your domestic life often is a high priority. Right now, your optimism and abundant caring liven up an issue around your home. You will get past someone’s resistance, no matter how difficult or stoic this person might be. Tonight: Treat yourself to a favorite dessert.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You speak your mind with clarity and kindness. Right now, you have a strong yet caring edge to your words, whether talking about plans, feelings or making an appointment. Tackling an issue that separates you from a friend or loved one could prove to be successful. Tonight: Visit with a friend over munchies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You will feel indulged and/or cared about. As a result, you’ll spread those same feelings to others. Buy a gift for no reason other than to express your feelings. A budding love interest could become a bit contrary.

This person wants to be closer to you!

Tonight: Treat a friend to lunch.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Don’t hesitate to ask for what you desire. Your always-present charm soars, making it difficult to say “no” to you. Be careful about what you ask for, as you are likely to receive just that! Make sure that a leak is not more than just a leak. Help a friend to relax. Tonight: Out late.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You might want to take a back seat and watch what is happening. The smart move might be to say less, avoid making judgments and observe. A person you meet today could be very significant and lucky for you. The bond could have a secretive tone.

Tonight: Feel free to choose what you really want to do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Your frivolous and fun personality comes out with a friend or a group of associates. Someone might attempt to rain on your parade, and will, if you let him or her.

Focus on the positive. Accept an offer that could involve some networking. Tonight: Where the fun is.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You stay on top of work and other responsibilities with a great deal of grace and caring. Opportunities seem to come toward you, which might be a direct result of your attitude. You could put off a change just by acting oblivious. Tonight: Remain responsive to an older friend or relative.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Keep reaching out for a special person you care about who is not readily available. Once you finally make contact, you’ll feel rewarded and as if the connection was worth the effort. Avoid looking at a key issue negatively; work with others. Tonight: Tap into your imagination.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH One-on-one relating draws a strong response from a friend. You feel as if you can make a difference by opening up to this person and accepting some of what she or he has to offer. You don’t need to lose some of your skepticism. Only time and experience can help change others’ perspectives. Tonight: Consider getting some extra R and R.

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Willenborg stars for Saints Monson 20, St. Mary’s 4 St. Mary’s Luke Willenborg led all golfers at Tekoa Country Club. Willenborg shot a 42.

LATE RESULTS – Mon., Oct. 16 BOYS’ SOCCER St. Mary 11, Duggan Academy 1 Aaron Blanchard scored four goals, and Jake Butler and Jack Lamirande recorded hat tricks for St. Mary. Saints’ Aidan Burke played well in goal and netted his first varsity goal.

Butler and Jack Lamirande delivered three assists apiece; Kevin Rockwal, who had a nice allaround effort with goalie duties, also had two assists; and, Dom Nomakeo had one.

JV FIELD HOCKEY South Hadley 3, Westfield 2 Thea Glenzel scored the first Westfield goal on a pass from Avery Guiel. Glenzel set up Abby Daley for the second Bombers’ score.

Westfield keeper Danielle Coe made eight saves.

Mahar 3, Southwick 1 Marissa Ouellette scored for Southwick.

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Westfield’s Isabella Rinaldi pushes the ball upfield.

Chandler Pedolzky fights her way through the Northampton defenders.

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Gordon Hayward's face was etched in pain and shock.

Of all the juicy subplots for this hyped homecoming and a season opener between heated rivals, a serious injury to Hayward wasn't on the list.

Boston's season changed in a gruesome instant Tuesday night.

Hayward, one of the new Celtics who was going to help them close the gap on Cleveland, broke his left ankle just five minutes into his debut, and Boston was beaten 102-99 on Tuesday night by LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Hayward's horrific injury overshadowed Kyrie Irving's return to Cleveland and re-directed Boston's immediate future and potential.

After the 27-year-old was wheeled from Quicken Loans Arena on a stretcher , offering a thumbs-up on his way to the ambulance, the Celtics rallied but came up short.

The outcome, though, hardly mattered.

"You hurt for him," Celtics coach Brad Stevens said of Hayward, his former star at Butler. "It's a tough, tough deal, but I guess that's part of the risk of injury.

I really feel for him."

James scored 29 points — 13 in the fourth quarter — in his most extensive action in three weeks because of a sprained left ankle. The superstar also fed Kevin Love for a critical 3-pointer with 46.3 seconds left to put the Cavs up 10298.

Irving, who asked to be traded this summer after six seasons in Cleveland, had a chance to tie it with a 3-pointer at the horn but his shot was short. As the crowd exhaled, Irving shared a warm handshake and embrace with James, his teammate for three seasons and the one he wanted to get away from by demanding a trade this summer.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 and Irving 22 and 10 assists for the Celtics, who overcame an 18-point deficit in the third and led with 2:04 left.

Hayward, who signed a four-year, $128 million free agent contract with the Celtics this summer, was bumped by James while trying to catch an alley-oop pass with 6:45 left in the first quarter. The forward's leg got twisted underneath him as he came back to the floor and snapped his ankle grotesquely, his foot pointing awkwardly to one side.

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