LYNN — Healing Abuse, Working for Change (HAWC) Executive Director Sara Stanley and Board Member Paul Kurker were recognized by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce with the Distinguished Leaders Award. The Distinguished Leaders Award is presented annually to individuals who have made a profound and lasting impact within their company, industry, and community. Stanley, Kurker, and Tom Sands of Beth Israel Lahey Health received the award at the Chamber’s 105th Annual Dinner Meeting. HAWC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse and promoting social change. It has community-based offices in Lynn and Salem and also supports Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Magnolia, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Middleton, Nahant, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, and Wenham. Stanley became the executive director of HAWC in 2018 and also serves on the Essex County Commission on the Status of Women, on the Board of Directors for Jane Doe Inc., and on the Thrive Advisory Council for the North Shore Chamber. She was also named one of the inaugural recipients of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Diamond Awards in 2021, given to extraordinary businesswomen who make a positive impact on their community. “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by my colleagues ... as someone who is committed to the North Shore and committed to seeing that we can all thrive,” Stanley said. Stanley emphasized the importance of HAWC’s mission, and expressed gratitude to the North Shore Chamber of Commerce for supporting their efforts. “In reality, most people know someone who has experienced domestic abuse,” Stanley said. “The fact that we have leaders in our community that are willing to donate their time, energy, and talent to supporting survivors and hopefully preventing abuse in the future is really important.” Kurker is the senior vice president at Eastern Bank and has been a community advocate for more than 25 years. He has served on HAWC’s Executive Committee since 2015, holding the position of Treasurer. “It was a great honor to be recognized as a North Shore Distinguished Leader, especially alongside Sara Stanley and Tom Sands,” Kurker said. “I am fortunate to work at Eastern Bank who not only allows volunteerism, but encourages [it as one of its] pillars of existence.” “We are immensely proud of Sara and Paul, and grateful for their unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership in advancing HAWC’s mission. Under their leadership HAWC has strengthened the operation and services available to the community. With a newly developed strategic plan in place that will have a profound impact, their awards are a well-deserved reflection of their tireless work and compassion,” HAWC Board of Directors President Elisa Castillo said. “As we continue our mission to support survivors and challenge patterns of oppression and violence, we are reminded of how crucial strong leadership and community collaboration are to effecting meaningful change,” HAWC stated in a press release. For more information on HAWC’s programs and initiatives, visit hawcdv.org. HAWC’s 24-hour hotline phone number is 800-547-1649.Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote
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Massive Shift: What One Firm’s Move Could Mean for Taiwan Semiconductor ManufacturingFiona Byrne Don't miss out on the headlines from Fiona Byrne. Followed categories will be added to My News. Former tennis ace Andy Murray has thrilled golfers at the prestigious Metropolitan Golf Club in Oakleigh South by taking to the Club’s fairways. Murray was at the renowned sandbelt course on Thursday enjoying a casual round of golf with a friend while he was in Melbourne to film a commercial. It did not take long for fellow golfers to twig that they had a tennis great in their midst and it turns out Murray is no slouch with a golf iron. Since retiring from professional tennis in August following the Paris Olympics Murray has thrown himself into the game. Andy Murray at the Metropolitan Golf Club with a young golfer who spotted him on the fairways. Picture: Supplied/Instagram He reportedly plays off a handicap of seven and wants to get down to scratch in a few years. And with his competitive spirit, who would doubt his ability to do that? Murray happily posed for selfies with fellow golfers who politely approached him. Murray was announced in November as the new coach of tennis superstar Novak Djokovic. The pair will work together until at least the end of the Australian Open, which means Murray will be back in Melbourne next month. If Djokovic likes golf, Murray will know exactly where to take him when they are in town for the Open. He was reportedly very impressed with the Metropolitan. Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Fiona Byrne Former high-flyer accused of stealing almost $500k A well-known face on Melbourne’s social circuit and ex-husband of a Miss Universe Australia beauty has been accused of stealing almost half a million dollars from his employer. Read more Fiona Byrne Australian tennis star Alexei Popyrin announces engagement It is shaping up as a summer of love for Australian tennis star Alexei Popyrin who has popped the question to his long-time girlfriend Amy Pederick. Read moreThe Summit High School boys basketball team is entering a new era. After eight years of Jordan Buller being at the helm of the program, Summit head football coach Paul Lopez has taken over the reins of boys basketball team as the interim head coach. Last season, the Tigers earned a record of 12-12, which was enough for the team to return to the Class 4A playoffs for the first time since 2021 . With a new coach this season, Summit will look to make the playoffs again this winter, but like any team, will face several challenges throughout the season. Beyond navigating a new coaching staff, Summit will also be tasked with filling the void left by the five seniors that graduated from last year’s team. Seniors included playmakers like Emilio Jain, Hank Chabot and Max Nakos as well as leaders like Matthew Valdez. Despite losing the graduating seniors, Summit has returned a group of players that are not only powerful athletes, but also have the skills necessary to be leaders on the team. Most notably, Summit will rely on the star power and expertise of senior guard Eduardo Gutierrez. Gutierrez led the team in points last season, averaging 14 points per game and scoring a total of 336 points. In addition to being able to score for the Tigers, Gutierrez possesses an ability to invigorate his teammates and harness that competitive edge that is necessary to win in close games. Another strong returner for the Tigers will be senior Alejandro Baray-Jain. Last season as a junior, Baray-Jain played in a total of 18 varsity games where he averaged 0.8 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. Fresh off a huge football season, Baray-Jain will look to be a leader for the Tigers on the court this winter, serving as one of the team’s captains. “It is my last year, so I just want to finish off strong,” Baray-Jain said. “With Coach Buller and Coach Kimball leaving last year and Coach Lopez and Coach Kelly stepping up, we didn’t see it as a challenge — we are grateful for it everyday. Everyone is a leader on this team. Being named a captain on this team by Coach Lopez already — I am beyond grateful for that.” Gutierrez and Baray-Jain will be supported by several newcomers to the varsity roster. Notable additions come from the Tigers’ football team and include senior Sean Mullaly as well as senior Cesar Sauceda. Like Baray-Jain, Mullaly and Sauceda were mainstays for the Summit football team this past fall. The two seniors, alongside Baray-Jain, were team captains for the Summit football team throughout the team’s 3-7 season. Like the girls basketball team, the Summit boys will make the transition from 4A to Class 5A this winter. Although some of the team’s opponents may be a little bit more challenging, the Tigers’ 5A Western Slope league schedule is full of familiar teams. Featuring Battle Mountain, Eagle Valley and Glenwood Springs, Summit has a good chance of ranking high in the four-team league by the season’s end. Last winter, Summit defeated Battle Mountain by over 30 points while falling to Glenwood Springs by six. Summit will see where it stands as a team on Wednesday, Dec. 6, when it takes on Windsor High School as part of the GoJo Tipoff Classic in Fort Collins. “Coach Lopez and Kelly are new to this,” Baray-Jain said. “Basketball is a completely different sport from football. They need all the help from us. We need to pave the way for the new kids. We will see how we respond to (Windsor). They are a good 6A team. They were really good last year. ... It is going to be a tough game, but the way we go into the game is going to affect others in the long run.” Summit will play on the road for the first month of the season before hosting Evergreen High School in Breckenridge on Jan. 7.
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It didn’t take much to stir Jack Eichel’s national pride in looking ahead to representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament . Appearing on a Team USA Zoom call on Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights forward jumped right in when reminded how U.S. teams featuring NHL players competing in best-on-best international tournaments haven’t won a gold medal since the 1996 World Cup of Hockey series. “I’ll take it,” Eichel interjected after Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy apologized for not hearing the question. “I think there’s a lot to prove for us as USA Hockey,” Eichel said. “I think for a while it was Canada on a pedestal by themselves. And I think for us, we feel like we’ve closed that gap. And I think this is a great opportunity to prove that.” From the Boston area, Eichel supported his case by referring to the growing pool of American talent that’s entered the NHL though the U.S. national development program over the past decade. And that’s reflected in how a majority of the U.S. team’s 23-player roster is made up of USNDP alumni, Eichel included. “Obviously, we feel very confident in our group and the names on our roster,” Eichel said. “But that’s only half the battle. You’ve got to go out there and do it. And we’re excited for that opportunity.” The 4 Nations Face-Off was unveiled last All-Star Weekend. It splits NHL players from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. into four teams, replacing the All-Star Game format this season. Eichel’s comments came a day after the nations unveiled their entire rosters to compete in the NHL/NHL Players' Association-backed tournament being split between Montreal and Boston and running from Feb. 12-20. Though talented, the Americans have lacked success at the senior international level. The U.S. last medaled at the world championships by winning bronze in 2021, and hasn’t placed better than third since 1960 at Squaw Valley, which also doubled as the Winter Games. The Americans' last Olympic gold came with amateurs competing at the 1980 Lake Placid Games, since dubbed the “Miracle On Ice,” while winning silver medals with NHL players in 2002 and 2010 — both times losing to Canada. And then there was 1996, when goalie Mike Richter earned World Cup MVP honors in helping the Americans beat Canada in a decisive Game 3 of the final series. “I think we check every box there is,” McAvoy said. “I think the confidence amongst us in our group should be sky high.” The U.S. team’s brain trust, headed by Wild GM Bill Guerin and Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, prioritized experience over potential in filling out the 17 remaining roster spots. Forwards Chris Kreider, of the Rangers, and Brock Nelson, of the Islanders, are the oldest players on the team at age 33, and have extensive world championships experience. The youngest player is also the only one with Olympic experience: 22-year-old Minnesota defenseman Brock Faber, who played at the Beijing Games in 2022 when the NHL pulled out because of pandemic-related scheduling issues. They’ll go up against a talent-laden Team Canada that features forwards Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar. The U.S. team is particularly strong down the middle with Eichel, Auston Matthews and Dylan Larkin. Another strength is in net with a trio led by two-time Vezina Trophy-winner Connor Hellebuyck and rounded out by Jake Oettinger and Jeremy Swayman. USA Hockey has enjoyed its most success in winning two of the past four world junior championships and six since 2004. Four Nations teammates McAvoy, Oettinger and defenseman Adam Fox were members of the U.S. team that won the 2017 world junior title. Team Canada officials also went with a veteran-laden group, featuring 14 players who have won at least one Stanley Cup title. “You can’t put a price tag on experience,” Canada and Lightning coach Jon Cooper said Thursday. “I truly believe this is a tournament where you’re basically playing three Game 7s (in the preliminary round). ... There’s no real margin for error," he added. “This is as competitive a group as you will find. Every one of these players will lay in traffic for their country." The Canadian Press contributed to this story. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlGood attitude is everything