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Enfield man accused of rape in Westfield

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—An Enfield man has been arraigned on a charge of rape in Westfield.

Edgar B. Sikes, 47, of 20 Carol St. in Enfield, was arraigned on the charge on May 31. Sikes is facing charges related to an incident involving a Westfield woman. The alleged victim is known to

Sikes.

Sikes is out on $2,500 bail.

According to court records, Sikes went to assist the alleged victim with a fan installation due to the recent heat. Sikes then offered to take her out to breakfast. However, according to the statements in the police report, the woman alleges that Sikes then took her to a deserted road near the Mass Turnpike

and forcibly removed her clothes and raped her.

According to the report, Sikes told police that he had engaged in consensual sex with the victim after he told her “he could not keep paying for her and taking care of her.” Sikes told police that this was what prompted the victim to offer sex.

Sikes is due back in Westfield District Court for a pretrial conference Aug. 2.

Bottle & Can Drive to help troop pay for gear, camperships

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-The Super Phipps Liquors parking lot will be the backdrop for a fundraiser this Saturday, hosted by Boy Scout Troop 821, in the hope of replacing gear and contributing funds for camperships for those who might not otherwise be able to attend summer camp.

A bottle (plastic and glass) and beverage can drive is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and area residents are welcome to drop off any contributions. If possible, rinsing the bottles and cans before dropping them off is recommended.

Scout Master Joe Muto said this fundraiser is a first for the troop and they are hopeful that the community will help support the boys and their efforts.

“The boys will be raising funds to help replace gear including tents, tent stakes, Dutch ovens and patrol boxes that contain cookery, bowls and utensils,” said Muto.

“The boys also want to help support camperships for boys less fortunate.”

The troop, based at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church on Holyoke Road, has approximately 40 boys and all are active and always seeking ways to give back to the community.

Muto noted that Eagle projects during the past year have included painting one of the shops for the Aviation Technology Program at Westfield Technical Academy, landscaping the senior courtyard at Westfield High School, and landscaping and building a playscape at the Fort Meadow School.

“I’m proud of the boys and enjoy watching them mature and become leaders,” said Muto, who has served in his role for three years. “We are creating model citizens.”

Heidi Trottier, an assistant scout master, echoed those sentiments.

“I like their camaraderie,” said Trottier, adding, “the boys get along well together and work as a team.”

As an assistant senior patrol leader, Nick Stathatos, 14, has relished the experience he has gained from his three and a half years in the troop.

“I like taking leadership roles within the troop,” said Stathatos.

“As a patrol leader, I am in charge See Drive, Page 8

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Modern solar technology making fighting blazes easier for local firefighters

Chester selectman Barbara Pease Huntoon and Bryan Farr, president of The Historic US Route 20 Association at the unveiling of the Historic US 20 sign in Chester. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Historic Route 20 sign unveiled in Chester

By AMY PORTER Correspondent CHESTER – A new sign marking the Historic Route 20 was erected on Tuesday at the intersection of US Route 20 and the Old State Highway in Chester. Bryan Farr, president and executive director of The Historic US Route 20 Association put up the sign with the backing of the Chester Board of Selectmen.

“The town was totally behind the effort,” said Chester selectman Barbara Pease Huntoon, who was present for the sign’s unveiling. “We appreciate everything Bryan’s doing. He’s really kind of on a quest.”

The location of the sign in Chester was selected based on Route 20’s original alignment on Old State Highway, according to Farr.

From 1926 to 1936, Route 20 was along the north side of the road between Huntington and Chester. In 1936, a disastrous flood wiped out many bridges along the Westfield River. The state then decided to move the highway to its present location.

The brown historic Route 20 signs are designed to be markers guiding travelers and tourists on the original highway locally and across the country. “Many people we have talked with want to take the original highway as it was assigned in 1926. Most of the original US 20 can still be driven in its entirety across the country without ever getting on the interstate,” Farr said. He said the organization has received calls and inquiries from almost every state, Canada and as far away as Switzerland and Australia about taking a journey on US 20.

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Farr himself has traveled the whole route twice, all 3,365 miles from its start at the Citgo sign at Kenmore Square in Boston to Newport, Oregon on the Pacific Ocean. He says it takes about two weeks. He wrote a book about the trip, published in 2013, called “Historic US Route 20: A journey across America’s longest highway.”

Now his goal is to put Route 20 on the map as a cross-country travel destination, much like Route 66. “Route 20 has very little fanfare,” he said, adding that Route 20 and Route 66 were created on the same day in November 1925. “Many people do not realize that Route 20 was always intended to be a transcontinental highway. The zero indicated to travelers, that the road went from the Atlantic to Pacific.”

Right now, Farr, who lives in Chester, is focusing his efforts on Western Mass. Future signs are pending approval of local towns, including the Huntington portion of the road.

Farr said In Massachusetts, when the roadway is maintained by the town, only town approval is needed to place the signage on the highway.

Otherwise, permissions from MassDOT is needed.

In January, the Historic US Route 20 Association also sponsored a bill to make US Route 20 a historic highway in Massachusetts.

Farr said the bill, which has other organizations sponsoring it as well, has come out of committee favorably. This would allow the placement of signs from Boston to Hancock.

Currently Chester is the second community

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent SOUTHWICK—Firefighters in the region are learning from a local solar energy company that perhaps solar panels aren’t too hazardous after all.

A national solar panel energy provider has been offering firefighters a free-of-charge class about solar panel safety and fires, and the company maintains that they are generally safe to work around in the case of a blaze.

The Southwick Fire Department recently welcomed the free class for their staff on May 24.

“We’re not trying to charge fire departments for the training, but rather just trying to provide education,” David Yates, regional district manager for Vivint Solar, a national company with a local office in Chicopee, said. “We’re really just trying to help more people to be more informed on what is out there. Having information that isn’t true about equipment installed isn’t helpful for anyone.”

Yates said that there are rumors out there about solar technology being hazardous to firefighters, and that these are based on technology that is either no longer used at all, or not used by the company he represents. Particularly, the rumors Yates mentioned refer to how the power running from the panels to the converter is shut off in an emergency situation.

Yates said that in prior solar energy systems there could be electricity within the power lines of the home for up to a half hour after the solar panel system is deactivated, which could potentially expose firefighters to electrocution. However, according to Yates, solar systems that provide the “rapid shutdown” technology has the electric charges removed from them within 10 seconds of activating the shutdown.

“Fire departments have heard that they can’t fight the fire if solar panels are on the roof, so hopefully educating more people on how rapid shutdown technology works, that can go away,” Yates said.

But firefighters still have to worry in spite of the rapid shutdown technology.

“Vivint’s models don’t give us a hazard like others, but we need to be educated that some do,” Russ Anderson, Southwick Fire Department Chief, said.

Anderson mentioned that there are other kinds of technology out there that do not have the rapid shutdown option, as well as ground-mounted solar panels and large solar panel farms. All of these provide unique situations for firefighters to deal with.

Additionally, the ventilating of roofs with solar panels can provide risks to firefighters, Anderson said. This may be because of the added weight on the structure, or perhaps the slickness of panels when wet.

Still, according to Anderson, these risks are no more perilous than those that firefighters face every time they try to combat a blaze.

“We may have to adapt our protocols but it isn’t a risk,” Anderson said. “Solar is a safe product and we just need to learn how to work with it.”

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Springfield to mark 5th anniversary of tornado SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is asking residents to hold a moment of reflection this week to commemorate the fifth anniversary of a tornado that killed three people in western Massachusetts and caused severe damage.

Sarno has asked residents and businesses to observe a moment of silence at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, the time the tornado touched down on June 1, 2011. It caused damage in large sections of the city and killed three people in West Springfield and Brimfield.

Spiritual institutions in the city are being asked to chime their bells at that moment to mark the beginning of the tornado's 6.2-mile rampage through the city.

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Family ‘Paint & Dodgeball’ event at Gateway Regional Middle School

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HUNTINGTON – The Blue & Gold Committee at Gateway Regional Middle School has planned a community service project for Thursday, June 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the school.

Students in grades 5 & 6 must attend with an adult family member. Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per student or senior citizen OR one gently used children’s book per person. Funds raised will go to the Westfield Homeless Cat Shelter, and books donated will be distributed to children in need in the Gateway community.

Pizza and beverages will be served (at no additional charge).

Attendees have the option of taking part in a paint night, or adults vs. kids dodgeball tournament. Sign-up sheets for these events have been distributed to students and are also available in the middle school office.

Come out for a family fun night that serves two area needs!

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Middle school, junior high Spring Concert HUNTINGTON – A spring concert will be presented by musicians in grades 5-8 on Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. in the Gateway Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature the junior high school choirs, jazz band, and bands from grades 5, 6 and 7/8. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

Vocalists will perform pieces from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera”, “Into the Woods” (Sondheim), “Pippin” (Sondheim), “Wings” and “Count on Me”, as recorded by Bruno Mars and Arranged by Janet Day. Several bands will perform, including the 5th grade band, 6th grade band, 7/8 grade band, 5-8 Jazz Band, and a combined Mega-Band with all grades’ band members performing one song together.

There will be a flower raffle and bake sale fundraiser for the bands.

June School Committee meetings HUNTINGTON – The Gateway Regional School Committee will hold two meetings at the Gateway complex during June.

The School Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, June 8 and on Wednesday, June 22. Both meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the junior high school’s double room (rooms 214/216 on the second floor of the JRHS).

The first agenda item of every school committee meeting is to hear issues from the public.

Please note that any questions or concerns should first be brought to the appropriate district staff member (i.e. a specific teacher, principal or Central Office staff member).

Sub-committee meetings may also be scheduled. Please see the official school committee meeting postings (at Town Halls, Post Offices, and on the Gateway website) for up-to-date information.

Open house, art show at Marie Flahive Art Studio WESTFIELD — The Marie Flahive Art Studio invites the public to an Open House and Art Show at its newly renovated location on the ground floor level at 22 Cherry St. This reception will showcase the studio’s new handicap-accessible work and classroom area, housed in a renovated industrial space formerly Sterling Press. (This opening coincides with the Downtown Art Walk, Saturday, June 4, from 10 - 4p.m.)

For this event, the gallery space will be filled with paintings by Flahive and several local artists, as well as with the work of class participants.

Flahive’s studio joins other creative business ventures at 22 Cherry. They include Paul’s Picture Framing by Keith, Salvador’s Engraving, LifeDance Productions, Kathryn Graybill Massage Therapy, and the DFA Group Computer Software.

Additionally, Steve’s Glass and Mirror, John Fothergill Primerica, and Cherry Street Storage are open for business at the location.

Flahive, an artist and teacher, relocated from 22 Arnold St as part of the Downtown Renewal Program.

She is a juried member of Cape Cod Art Association, North Shore Art Association, and Academic Artists Association. In addition to her studio gallery and showings with these groups, Flahive’s paintings are represented by Sheepgate in Blandford, MA. She is a graduate of Elms College and University of Mass., Amherst.

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Off to see the wizard? ‘Land of Oz’ theme park reopens BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. (AP) — You’ll have to take some backroads to visit this Land of Oz, but both the Yellow Brick Road and Dorothy will be waiting when you arrive.

North Carolina’s “Land of Oz” theme park is reopening on Fridays in June.

Tickets are already sold out for this Friday.

WGHP-TV reported this month (http:// bit.ly/24TZPXy) that organizers say tours with the character Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” take place every hour between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12.50 plus $10 for a roundtrip lift ticket.

This is the third year that The Land of Oz has opened for a limited time. The theme park originally operated from 1970 to 1980.

WGHP reports that when the park was open year-round, people could wander through Dorothy’s farmhouse and take a ride on a hot air balloon.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, June 1, the 153rd day of 2016. There are 213 days left in the year.

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n June 1, 1916, Louis Brandeis took his seat as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, the first Jewish American to serve on the nation’s highest bench.

ON THIS DATE: In 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state of the union.

In 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state.

In 1813, the mortally wounded commander of the USS Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, gave the order, “Don’t give up the ship” during a losing battle with the British frigate HMS Shannon in the War of 1812.

In 1868, James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States, died near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 77.

In 1915, the T.S. Eliot poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” was first published in “Poetry: A Magazine of Verse” in Chicago.

In 1926, actress Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles.

In 1943, a civilian flight from Portugal to England was shot down by Germany during World War II, killing all 17 people aboard, including actor Leslie Howard.

In 1955, the romantic comedy “The Seven Year Itch,” starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell, had its world premiere in New York.

In 1968, author-lecturer Helen Keller, who’d earned a college degree despite being blind and deaf almost all of her life, died in Westport, Connecticut, at age 87.

to-last mission in NASA’s 30-year program.

In 1977, the Soviet Union formally charged Jewish human rights activist Anatoly Shcharansky with treason. (Shcharansky was imprisoned, then released in 1986; he’s now known by the name Natan Sharansky.)

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev signed the foundation of a landmark treaty for the first-ever cuts in strategic nuclear missiles and a pact to slash chemical weapons stockpiles.

In 2009, Air France Flight 447, an Airbus A330 carrying 228 people from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of everyone on board.

TEN YEARS AGO: Six world powers, including the U.S., agreed on a package of incentives to persuade Iran to halt its uranium enrichment program. A contrite U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took responsibility for the flooding of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. Seven family members were shot to death in an Indianapolis house. (Two suspects were later convicted of murder; Desmond Turner was sentenced to life in prison without parole while co-defendant James Stewart received 425 years in prison.)

FIVE YEARS AGO: In a face-to-face meeting, GOP leaders complained to President Barack Obama that he had not produced a detailed plan of spending cuts and accused him of playing politics over Medicare; the White House said Obama had in fact led on the issue, and accused Republicans of trying to destroy the popular health care program for seniors. Space shuttle Endeavour and its six astronauts returned to Earth, closing out the next-

ONE YEAR AGO: South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham opened his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. The Supreme Court threw out the conviction of a Pennsylvania man prosecuted for making threats on Facebook, but the justices stopped short of laying out broad constitutional protections for such comments.

A cruise ship capsized in China’s Yangtze River, killing 442 people. Vanity Fair released its cover photo featuring the former Bruce Jenner with the headline, “Call Me Caitlyn” as the Olympic gold medalist publicly completed his gender transition.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor Richard Erdman is 91. Singer Pat Boone is 82. Actor-writer-director Peter Masterson is 82. Actor Morgan Freeman is 79. Actor Rene Auberjonois is 76. Opera singer Frederica von Stade is 71. Actor Brian Cox is 70. Rock musician Ronnie Wood is 69. Actor Jonathan Pryce is 69. Actor Powers Boothe is 68. Actress Gemma Craven is 66. Blues-rock musician Tom Principato is 64. Country singer Ronnie Dunn is 63. Actress Lisa Hartman Black is 60. Actor Tom Irwin is 60. Singer-musician Alan Wilder is 57.

Rock musician Simon Gallup (The Cure) is 56. Country musician Richard Comeaux (River Road) is 55.

Actor-comedian Mark Curry is 55. Actor-singer Jason Donovan is 48. Actress Teri Polo is 47. Basketball player-turned-coach Tony Bennett is 47. Actor Rick Gomez is 44. Model-actress Heidi Klum is 43. Singer Alanis Morissette is 42. Actress Sarah Wayne Callies is 39. TV personality Damien Fahey is 36. Pop singersongwriter Brandi Carlile is 35. Actor Johnny Pemberton is 35. Tennis player Justine Henin is 34. Actor Taylor Handley is 32. Actress Willow Shields is 16.

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House to debate transgender bill after Baker pledges to sign BOSTON (AP) — House leaders are predicting passage of a transgender rights bill that Republican Gov. Charlie Baker is promising to sign if it reaches his desk.

The Democraticcontrolled House is expected to debate and vote Wednesday on the bill, which would bar discrimination against transgender people in public accommodations, including restrooms and locker rooms.

The House version includes a provision calling for penalties against anyone who makes an “improper” claim of gender identity.

Critics of the bill have argued that male sexual predators could falsely claim gender identity to access women’s bathrooms or locker rooms.

Baker announced Tuesday he would sign the bill if the language in the House bill is included when it reaches his desk. The language was not part of a bill passed earlier by the state Senate.

State DEP renews pledge to reduce carbon emissions by 2020 BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection officials say they will act immediately to comply with a court order instructing the agency to develop regulations to cut the state's carbon emissions by 2020.

The Boston Globe reports DEP commissioner Martin Suuberg said the agency expects to make "substantial progress" toward reducing emissions in 2016 and 2017.

Gov. Baker signs bill aimed at avoiding health care ballot fight BOSTON (AP) — Republican Gov. Charlie Baker has signed into law a bill aimed at avoiding a battle over a health care pricing ballot question.

Baker’s action Tuesday comes after the House and Senate approved the proposal Thursday — a day after the compromise bill was unveiled by Baker and top Democrats.

The Campaign for Fair Care, which pushed the ballot question, has thanked lawmakers for quickly approving the bill.

Backers of the question say the state’s hospital pricing system unfairly provides excessive payments to a few wealthy academic medical centers while driving down wages and increasing costs at community hospitals.

The bill includes a new $45 million Community Hospital Reinvestment Trust Fund.

Democratic House Speaker Robert DeLeo has said the bill signed by Baker could avert a “costly and divisive ballot initiative.”

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 BLANDFORD Blandford: Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm Board of Health Meeting at 7 pm Planning Board Meeting at 7 pm

HUNTINGTON Selectboard at 5:30 pm Board of Health at 6 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm Council on Aging

CHESTER Municipal Electric Light Meeting at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Agricultural Commission at 7 pm

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 WESTFIELD Public Health and Safety Committee at 5:30 pm License Committee at 6 pm Personnel Action Committee at 6:25 pm City Council at 7 pm

HUNTINGTON Planning Board at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Board of Health at 7 pm Board of Water Commissioners at 7 pm

St. Anthony of Padua Mass WESTFIELD — A Mass in honor of St. Anthony of Padua will be held on Friday, June 10th at 6 PM in St. Mary’s downstairs Church. Donations will be accepted by Rose Morin, Filomena Mattia or may be left at St. Mary’s Rectory.

Contributions over and above expenses will go to the three orphanages of St. Anthony of Padua in Italy.

Highland PTO Car Wash and Cookie Sale WESTFIELD — Come have your car washed and enjoy a treat at this year’s Car Wash and Cookie Sale offered at Highland Elementary, Saturday, June 4th, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Proceeds to support Highland PTO.

Westfield Democratic City Committee WESTFIELD — The Westfield Democratic City Committee held its state required reorganization meeting recently. Voted as new Chair was Kathryn Martin, Vice-Chair Patrick McGinn, Secretary Estelle Streeter, Treasurer Annette Kazlauskas and Affirmative Action and Outreach Coordinator Mark Hanrahan.

Meetings are held each second Thursday of the month at 7pm in the Dolan-Ely apartment complex community center.

Persons interested in the Democratic Party are urged to attend.

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Democracy in Westfield??? Our American Rebellion of 1776 was fought because the King of England wanted to rule our country without listening to our complaints or ideas about self rule! Every year since the American Revolution there have been fireworks displays in every city across our land, on the fourth of July, celebrating democracy defeating despotic rule! As a small child I remember my dad taking our family to the dike off Orange Street to watch, with thousands of Westfield residents, fireworks being shot off over the Westfield River! People living in this area complained to City Hall, about the traffic and large numbers of people using their sidewalks! Thus NIMBY (NOT IN MY BACK YARD) became a political force that moved the 4th of July to the Westfield High School ball field and then Stanley Park. Now it seems that a small number of NIMBYs who have both money and political clout are acting just like the King of England. Does democracy exist in Westfield or does the tail wag the dog? No fireworks display in Westfield this 4th of July because King NIMBY told Mayor Sullivan NO!

Clinton narrowly leads Trump in national poll

By NICK GASS Politico.com Hillary Clinton is back on top of Donald Trump in a Quinnipiac University national poll released Wednesday— barely.

Drawing her support from younger, more educated and predominantly women voters, the former secretary of state leads the presumptive Republican nominee 45 percent to 41 percent. In the hypothetical but increasingly likely matchup between Clinton and Trump, 51 percent to 35 percent of men opted for the Manhattan businessman, while 54 percent to 30 percent of women went for Clinton.

Quinnipiac conducted the poll via landlines and cellphones from May 24 through Memorial Day, surveying 1,561 registered voters nationwide with an overall margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points. Among the 678 Democrats surveyed, the margin of error is plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.

Among those holding college degrees, Clinton leads Trump 47 percent to 39 percent, while among those who do not, Trump has 43 percent to Clinton's 42 percent. While Clinton leads with voters in the age brackets of 18-34 (48 percent to 32 percent) and 35 to 49 (48 percent to 37 percent), Trump performs better with those between the ages of 50 and 65 (47 percent to Clinton's 41 percent) and those older than 65, albeit narrowly (45 percent to 44 percent).

Among self-identified supporters of Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders, three in four (75 percent) said they would support Clinton against Trump, while 11 percent said they would vote for the Republican.

Should the general election be between Sanders and Trump, however, the Vermont senator enjoys a larger advantage than does Clinton in this survey, continuing a trend that Sanders' campaign has been happy to reference as the primary campaign hits the homestretch. Sanders leads Trump 48 percent to 39 percent, winning among independents by 8 points and doing better with men than Clinton does matched against the Republican.

In a hypothetical four-way race between Clinton, Trump, Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein, Clinton's advantage narrows to just 2 points, within the margin of error. In that scenario, Clinton took 40 percent, Trump 38 percent, Johnson 5 percent and Stein 3 percent.

Voters continued to have low personal marks for both Clinton and Trump, at a net negative 20 points (37 percent to 57 percent) and negative 25 points (34 percent to 59 percent), respectively. On other personal characteristics and on the issues themselves, voters suggested that they are largely split between the two.

Regardless of how they intend to vote, those surveyed favored Clinton over Trump on immigration issues (51 percent to 43 percent), responding to an international crisis (53 percent to 40 percent), making the right decision about sending American troops overseas (46 percent to 44 percent), making the right decisions about nuclear weapons (55 percent to 33 percent), getting things done in Washington (48 percent to 45 percent).

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Hillary Clinton’s email impasse Her allies push her to go positive, but the State Department IG report stands in the way

By ANNIE KARNI Politico.com Close allies of Hillary Clinton are encouraging the Democratic front-runner to spend less time honing her attacks on Donald Trump — and more time focusing on a clear and positive message about her own campaign.

But the State Department inspector general’s report released last week has thrown an email-shaped road block into Clinton’s path as she attempts to whittle down her high negative ratings.

And that has complicated the already difficult task of reshaping perceptions about a universally-known candidate.

“From her point of view, establishing positives is far more important to winning,” Mark Penn, Clinton’s former campaign manager who remains close to the family, said in a rare interview about the current campaign. "Why spend so much energy attacking Trump, what difference does it make, when he’s over 57 percent negative and she has a lot of leadership qualities that have gone unsung? It's like beating a dead horse.”

Trump and Clinton are currently tied with 57 percent of registered voters saying they hold unfavorable views of the candidates, according to Washington Post-ABC News poll released last week. The ongoing email saga, which has been hanging over Clinton since before she even launched her campaign, has played a role in eroding voters' sense of trust in the former Secretary of State.

But whatever the cause of her high unfavorables, Penn said, the category of voters who dislike both Clinton and Trump is simply “too big. The real key to her election now is less about thumping Trump and more raising her positive leadership and vision.”

It's a point many Democrats have begun to make as Clinton spends more time on the trail attacking Trump, even amid handwringing about Clinton’s slow response to his attacks. While it's necessary to go after her rival, said another 2008 campaign veteran, Geoff Garin, now a pollster for Priorities USA, "there would be a real benefit in building her positive case.”

That task, however, was impeded yet again as Clinton campaigned across California last week. New questions about her use of a private email server at the State Department emerged with the release of the IG report — the email issue still hampering her ability to get out a clear message, 13 months after she first pointed her Scooby van toward Iowa.

There was no smoking gun in the long-anticipated IG report, which did not conclude that Clinton broke the law. But its release created unwanted smoke at a moment when Clinton is hoping to end Bernie Sanders’ stubborn primary challenge and define herself, as well as the stakes of a general election, ahead of the two conventions this summer.

Instead of hammering home her message of inclusion, or celebrating her status as the first woman on the verge of becoming her party’s nominee, Clinton was on the email ropes again Tuesday, one week before the California primary.

"I think what she did was very bad and I think a lot of people have done a lot less than her and their lives have been destroyed,” Trump said at a press conference Tuesday when asked whether Clinton committed a felony.

There is no proof that she did — and even Trump stopped short of accusing Clinton of breaking the law. But after saying she would cooperate fully with investigations into her email use, Clinton declined to be interviewed, the 83-page report revealed.

The report also revealed that State Department officials who brought up concerns about the private email server were told “never to speak of the Secretary’s personal email system again,” and that Clinton never asked permission to set up her private email server. It all fed the worst caricatures painted by Clinton's detractors — that she’s pathologically dishonest. So did the lack of a detailed explanation of why Bryan Pagliano, a State Department employee, was providing her with technical support when his supervisors were unaware of the arrangement.

Those questions are likely to remain in a gray area until November: Clinton’s game plan moving forward is to keep her head down and move the email issue to the side rather than try and explain it all away, while reiterating that what she did was a mistake, campaign officials said.

“At this point, there is no such thing as a low-information voter on the issue of emails, and yet, Hillary Clinton is set to emerge from the primary with more raw votes than either Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump,” said spokesman Brian Fallon. “She has acknowledged it was a mistake and answered the pressing questions on this issue, and now we intend to focus the remaining months of the campaign on the issues most important to working families."

“I’ve said many times, it was still a mistake and if I could go back I would do it differently,” Hillary Clinton told Jake Tapper. (AP Photo) But even while the campaign attempts to push forward a positive message that addresses the issues that matter to voters, Clinton’s message was stymied by email questions on Tuesday.

“I’ve said many times, it was still a mistake and if I could go back I would do it differently,” Clinton told CNN’s Jake Tapper.

“I understand people may have concerns about this. But I hope voters look at the full picture of everything I've done in my career and the full threat posed by a Donald Trump presidency and if they do, I have faith in the American people that they will make the right choice here.”

Clinton gave the same answer — verbatim — in an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes following her CNN hit. When pressed by Hayes about why her staffers had warned people to stop asking about her use of a private email, Clinton did not go off script. “It’s not anything that I am aware of,” she said, shutting down that new line of email inquiry.

"The strategy of, let's tell everyone everything about this, won’t work now and will just result in more questions,” explained one longtime Clinton ally of the approach. “The goal now is to how to make this election about something else other than email.”

Last spring, it took months after the news of Clinton’s private email server first broke before the candidate and her campaign reached that same conclusion. Clinton’s lawyerly instincts at first led her to resist advice to go public with everything she had on the issue — and made her grind her heels in when it came to offering an apology for her behavior.

One year and one IG report later, Clinton and her team have been quicker to settle on a response that appears a blend of both instincts — giving not an inch more on the issue, but reiterating that what she did was, in retrospect, wrong. "There's no alternative," said another longtime adviser close to Clinton of how to move forward.

Clinton allies said they were relieved to be over one of the two pending investigations — and hoped the FBI would wrap up its investigation soon so that the campaign could move on once and for all.

“There is nothing in it to change anything people thought about Hillary,” Garin said of the IG report. “From the voters’ perspective, what people care about is who’s going to help them and who might hurt them.”

But the ongoing email saga has fueled the perception that Clinton remains evasive, especially with the press that Trump engages with more freely.

Last week, she avoided taking questions from the traveling press corps at rallies across California, even ignoring questions yelled at her from feet away along the rope line. Instead, she settled on responding to the report with one “pooled” television interview, angering the press corps that travels with her who were given no access to the candidate.

It was a marked difference in tactics from a campaign trip to Las Vegas last August, when Clinton did engage in a rare press conference to answer email questions. There, she made a memorable gaffe while responding to a question about whether she had tried to wipe her server: “What, like, with a cloth or something?”

A campaign aide said Clinton was not trying to avoid another “with a cloth” scenario by passing on a press conference this time around — the aide said the campaign decided against that format because it would have faced criticism from many news outlets for taking questions with only a bare-bones press corps present the week before Memorial Day. But a single television interview also allowed Clinton to limit her exposure on the issue. “If she starts answering questions,” said one Clinton ally close to the campaign, “it becomes Chinese water torture. I think she has said all there is to say on this and needs to put it behind her. If you start to fall into a trap of responding to every little nuance, you lose.”

“It’s the right strategy,” agreed former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, a Clinton supporter. “Right now, most voters, except Hillary haters, have decided about the emails. Most voters have decided that she probably make a mistake but that there was nothing illegal about it. Who got harmed? The error has only accrued to herself."

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WESTFIELD — Concetta M Santangelo, 81, of Westfield, MA passed away peacefully on May 25, 2016. Born in Augusta, Sicily, she was daughter of Salvatore Peluso and Giusepina Pustizzi. She was predeceased by her mother and raised by her Aunt Carmela from the age of 3.

Concetta was a wonderful, loving and caring person that enjoyed helping others in need and always put others before herself. Her dedication to helping others was deeply expressed during her successful career as a Certified Nursing Assistant for almost three decades. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed gardening.

She is predeceased by her sister Josephina Peluso. She is survived by her children, Diane Santangelo, of Northampton, MA, David Santangelo, of Springfield, Deborah Santangelo, husband Jim Hayes of Miami, FL, Mark Santangelo, wife Michelle of Westfield, MA, Grandchildren Jacob and Julia Santangelo, Sister Martha Morello and husband Joe of Chelmsford, MA, brother John Peluso and wife Gloria of Colorado Springs, CO. Calling hours will be from 11-1 p.m. on Saturday June 4th at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street in Westfield. A service will be held at 1 p.m. and burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield.

Mary E. Blascak AGAWAM — Mary E. (Bozek) Blascak, 98, (1918 – 2016) of Shoemaker Lane died Monday evening at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Chicopee Falls, the youngest daughter of John and Catherine (Jackeil) Bozek and has lived in Agawam for the past 72 years. She and her husband, Philip, operated the Shoemaker Lane Farm, a dairy farm for many years. She also bred and raised geese, ducks and chickens, which were shown at the Big E. In 1953 her geese won “Best in Show” and the trophy is on display at the Agawam Museum. A communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church since 1944 and its Over-60 Club, Mary also was a member of the St. Stephen Slovak Society of Westfield, the Agawam Garden Club and Senior Center. She was predeceased by her husband Philip Blascak, she leaves two daughters Elizabeth Denehy and Nancy Power and her husband Stephen; two grandchildren Michael and Denise Denehy; two great grandchildren Keira and Neveah Denehy and her faithful companion “Trouble”. Besides her husband she was predeceased by a brother Walter Bozek and two sisters Jane Tarzynski and Caroline Conniff. The funeral will be held at the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home Saturday at 9:00am with Liturgy in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:00am followed by burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4:00 – 7:00pm. For more details please visit curranjones.com. Memorial contributions may be made to F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Down’s Syndrome, P.O. Box 677, Brandon, FL 33509 (friendssupport.org)

SOUTHWICK — Norman A. “Norm” Miltimore, 74, (1941 – 2016) of Southwick, passed away May 31, 2016 at home. Born in Burlington, VT to the late Claude and Hazel (Miller) Miltimore, he was a graduate of Amherst High School. Upon graduation, Norm served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. Norm was employed at Intelicoat Technologies also known as Rexam and James River Graphics as a Coder and Supervisor for over 44 years. Norm loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and huntsman. His passion was going on vacation for fishing and hunting to Pittsburgh, NH three times a year. He was a member of the American Legion in Southwick and the Lake George Sportsman’s Club.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife and soul mate, Judy Vannelli; his four children, Scott Miltimore (Ruth), Kristen Balukonis (Chris), Christopher Miltimore (Maria) and Shawn Miltimore (Sarah); his sister, Sally Mackay (Terry Paige); his grandchildren, Scott Jr., Crystal Rocco, Kyle, Cody; Jennifer and Benjamin Balukonis, Brynja, Dylan, Isaias and Laila; great-grandchildren, Sydney, Spencer, Mackenzie, Emma, Noah Rocco and Jackson; nephew and best friend, Gino Sassi (Ruth); extended family, Paul, Amy, Lori and Sara Miles and their children, Joey, Nate, Chris, Toby, Brandon, Bailey and Hailey and by his best buddy “Bubba”. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Bernette Farrell.

Family and friends are invited to meet for calling hours on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 4 – 7 PM at the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Hwy, (Highway 202/10) Southwick, Norm’s funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10 AM at the funeral home, followed by committal services with Military Honors at New Cemetery in Southwick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396. www. forastiere.com

Ricardo Torres WESTFIELD — Ricardo Torres, 44, (1971-2016) passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Noble Hospital. He was born in Westfield, MA to the late Edicta Torres. He worked in shipping and receiving for many years at Pioneer Cold. Ricky had a contagious laugh and smile which could be heard while he enjoyed camping, music festivals, and barbeques with family and friends. Besides his parents he is predeceased by his sister Carmen Torres and three brothers, Isaac Vazquez, Solomon Ortiz and Ruben Vazquez. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Karina Bay Torres and son Nathan Torres; his brother, Jose Alfredo Rosario, his sisters, Hilda Colon, Mickey Jimenez and Ana Maria Vazquez, all of Westfield and will be missed by his many beloved nephews and nieces, many aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends. Wilfredo Rosario, who raised him, and his longtime girlfriend Pam Dean. Ricky’s funeral will be held on Friday at 10AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-7PM in the funeral home.

Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Monday, May 23, 2016 9:53 a.m.: Larceny, 33 Smith Ave., Westfield Technical Academy. According to the report, a student reported that their belongings were stolen from a locker at the school. No arrests made.

10:56 a.m.: Accident, car versus bicycle, Maple St. and Franklin St. intersection. A man was riding his bicycle in a crosswalk and was hit by a driver operating a 2004 Pontiac Gran Am. An ambulance was requested but no one was transported to the hospital.

11:14 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Taylor Ave. According to a resident on the street, there may have been activity involving a possible breaking and entering. Per the police report, the motion sensor lights on the home have been unscrewed, and they are unsure who did it.

11:18 a.m.: Larceny, 57 Main St., Stop and Shop. Stop and Shop security reported an act of shoplifting with a vehicle description. According to the report, the shoplifter “got away with approximately $60 in product.” No arrests were noted at time of report.

1:13 p.m.: Larceny, 33 Smith Ave., Westfield Technical Academy. More property was reported stolen at the school.

According to report, a student placed their wallet on the ground and it was no longer there upon them returning to the spot.

4:11 p.m.: Breaking and entering, Prospect St. Extension. A couple reported to police that both of their vehicles were “gone through during the overnight hours.” No items were reported stolen.

6:08 p.m.: Attempted breaking and entering, Highland View St. A resident reported to police that “someone attempted to gain access to her residence.” At the time of the report, no arrests were noted.

SOME OF THE SECOND Authorities: Man, 55, drowns in Massachusetts pondCITY’S FAMOUS ALUMNI INCLUDE: CHESTERFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say a 55-year-old man has died while swimming in a Chesterfield pond over the weekend.

Emergency crews arrived at Damon Pond at around 6 p.m. Sunday.

The Northwestern district attorney’s office says Rafael Collazo of Northampton’s Florence section was swimming toward a dock in the pond but never reached it.

Fire officials say Collazo’s body was recovered about 50 to 70 feet from shore.

No foul play is suspected.

Casino tests novel approach to preventing gambling addiction Alan Arkin 1960

By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is set to launch this week a first-in-the-nation system allowing slot players to limit their bets, following months of planning and some pushback from the gambling industry.

The goal is to prevent casual players from going down the destructive path of addiction, said Marlene Warner, executive director of the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling, which is helping administer the new feature along with the state Gaming Commission. It isn't necessarily meant to address those with serious gambling prob-

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"We want people to keep gambling in a way that's healthy and safe for them, so that it doesn't rise to that problematic level." Bill Murray John Candy 1973 The "Play My Way" system is being 1973 piloted at Plainridge Park, the slots parlor and harness racing track in Plainville and the only operating casino in Massachusetts so far. It could go live on the casino's roughly 1,250 machines as soon as June 1.

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FOODTRAVEL So many chicken possibilities CHICKEN EASY LUNCH CURRY SALAD CHICKEN SALAD 8 ounces cooked chicken breast cubed 1 cup unpeeled apples, cored and cubed 1/2 cup pineapple chunks 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon curry powder

4 chicken breasts cooked and cubed 1 hand full of seedless grapes cut in half 1 half cup of chopped walnuts salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Toss all ingredients together in a bowl.

Serve on lettuce leaves or in a wrap.

Put apples in a bowl with lemon juice.

Add all the other ingredients and mix well.

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1 20 ounce can of pineapple rings 4 boneless,skinless chicken breasts 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup honey 1 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

6 ounce pasta twists 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1/2 cup light sesame or extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup wine vinegar 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups cold cooked, cubed chicken 1/2 cup parsley 1/2 cup finely sliced green onion 8 cups torn fresh spinach Boil pasta, drain.

Cook sesame seeds in 1/4 cup oil in a fry pan , stirring until golden.

Cool. Stir in remaining oil,soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, pepper.

Pour over cooked pasta. Add chicken and toss.

Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

To serve add parsley, onions, and spinach and toss.

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Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper Rub with garlic and thyme Brown in oil in a non-stick pan Combine 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice with cornstarch Combine honey and mustard and stir into skillet with remaining juices. spoon sauce over the chicken Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir cornstarch mixture into the pan juices.

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EASY CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE PENNE 8 ounces multigrain penne pasta 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut small 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 smoked chicken sausages cut into pieces 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese grated (about 1/2 cup) Cook pasta as per directions.

Add broccoli rabe and cook for 3 minutes.

Drain pasta mixture, reserving 2/3 cups of the cooking liquid.

Keep pasta warm.

In a large skillet heat the oil and add the sausage.

Cook for until browned. Stir occasionally.

Add 2/3 cup reserved pasta water,pasta mixture, pepper, and salt.

Bring to a boil.

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GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GINGER SAUCE 1 8.8 ounce package of brown rice 8 teaspoons peanut oil,divided 4 bone-in chicken thighs skinned (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced green onions 1 2/2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger 3 tablespoons sweet sherry 3 tablespoons chicken stock 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Heat rice according to package.

Heat a grill pan over medium heat and brush with 2 teaspoons oil.

Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper.Add to pan.

Cook 8-10 minutes on each side. Heat remaining oil in the skillet.

Add the onions and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

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Stir in vinegar. Top rice with thighs, sauce and green onions.

Despite ‘doom and gloom,’ community newspapers are growing stronger Small, community newspapers across the country are not just surviving, but—in many cases— actually thriving. Many of them have managed to dodge the layoffs and downsizing that larger papers have had to face.

Chip Hutcheson, president of the National Newspaper Association (which represents more than 2,100 community newspaper companies), said, “You don’t hear about community papers going out of business. It’s not the doom and gloom that major market papers face. At a recent press association meeting, I met several people who say they started a (small) paper two or three years ago.

I started one in 2008. Weekly and small dailies are faring better than our major counterparts.”

E&P spoke with several of these successful community papers to find out how they’ve navigated through the storms.

“Print is our lifeblood” Despite dire predictions that print is dead, it’s still the backbone of many community dailies and weeklies nationwide.

“Print is our lifeblood,” said Billy Coleburn, editor of the weekly Courier-Record in Blackstone, Va. The paper’s circulation is 6,100, more than twice the town’s population of 3,000. “For seven full-time employees, we rock ‘n’ roll down here,” he said.

In Petoskey, Mich., Jeremy McBain, executive editor of the Petoskey News-Review (circulation 9,108), also said print was going well for them.

“We haven’t seen erosion in print that other larger papers like the Detroit Free Press and Grand Rapids Press have.” He credits part of that to his paper’s “hyperlocalized” content.

Michael Messerly, publisher of Batavia Newspapers Corp., which puts together The Daily News in Batavia, N.Y. (circulation 10,000) said, “Our ROP revenue was up 30.1 percent over the previous year, without raising rates. Through the first quarter of this year, we’re again outpacing last year by more than 30 percent. So, yeah, print is still doing well for us.”

At the Inter-Mountain in Elkins, W.Va., publisher and general manager Heather Goodwin Henline, shared, “I think if you ask any newspaper, print still remains the lion’s share of revenue.”

Keeping Up with the Times On the other hand, as for most papers, digital is now just as important. Digital strategy varies among smaller papers: Some publications are embracing the latest technology and offering multiple formats to their readers while others still focus primarily on print.

“Online numbers have climbed to where daily visits compared to circulation boast much higher percentages than our online advertising equates to our total ad revenue percentage,” said Henline.

Their latest circulation numbers: Almost 8,000, about a thousand more than the population of Elkin itself.

McBain described the Petoskey News-Review’s website as “cutting-edge.” “We are doing 360 video, we’re doing photo, augmented reality, live broadcast, live concerts.” He explained that about 80 percent of their print articles are rewritten for the Web for a “quick read,” then enhanced with interactive graphics, photo galleries and other Web-only features.

“We’re a media company, no longer just a newspaper,” said Messerly. “We apply the same types of goals and effort into all of our platforms.

We’re platform agnostic. Digital as a separate platform has greatly increased our opportunities to succeed.”

Scott Matthew, senior advertising representative of the Courier-Record, told E&P, “We have a

digital e-edition of our newspaper, and we’ve dabbled some in small local advertisers purchasing banner ads on our website. Our digital presence has helped us increase our circulation slightly, by several hundred, and it allows a small extra source of marginal advertising revenue.”

The Courier-Record didn’t even have a website until 2014. “We have some ads and we have a paid subscriber site where you pay us $25 a year, you can get the paper sent to you by email. We’ve got about 400 paid subscribers for that. It’s a fraction of our print circulation,” Coleburn said. And he admitted, “Digital strategy, per se, we’re weak there,” but he foresees adding someone to staff with “social media savvy” within the next two years.

A digital edition is definitely paying off for The Inter-Mountain. “We offer our website as well as an e-edition online daily,” Henline said. “Nearly all of our content is behind a paywall for subscribers, though mobile alerts and other breaking-news features are not. Having a digital option, which includes digital-only, has helped to retain subscribers we otherwise likely would have lost.”

When it comes to competing with social media, Matthew said, “It has become nearly impossible as a weekly newspaper to cover breaking news in the social media age, so we now concentrate on bringing our readers the most accurate story with lesser-known details we as a media source are able to obtain.”

Coleburn agreed. “My biggest competitor is Facebook. We have to grab people by the shoulders and shake them and say, ‘Stop! Listen to some facts and some well-researched truth.’ And that’s harder and harder to do.”

But Facebook is also a valuable tool for any reporter. “It’s easier to contact the wreck victim, the newsmaker,” Coleburn said. “In fact, I’m using Facebook right now. We had a fugitive that went on the run for 90 days after she allegedly stole a lot of money. She’s free on bond, and I’m gonna Facebook her this afternoon and see if I can get an interview.”

The Built-In Advantages of Community Newspapers Residents are eager for news about their own communities, which, increasingly, only local news organizations can provide. According to a 2013 study conducted by The Reynolds Journalism Institute on behalf of the NNA, about 67 percent of residents in small U.S. communities read local newspapers ranging from one to seven days a week.

“Perhaps our greatest advantage is we have content no one else does,” said Henline. “We are out at local sporting events. Little League coverage is vital content. Bigger competitors rarely have placed a significant value on such a hyperlocal approach.”

Coleburn, whose father also worked at the Courier-Record, is a proud third-generation resident of Blackstone. “Our paper’s staffed with local people, so we’ve got strong knowledge of the community and the pecking order. Anybody can come here and learn that pretty quick. But when you write a story about a building that burns down, we can tell you what it originally was, what family owned it, the whole history of the building.”

He added that once upon a time, he was intimidated by the nearest big paper, the Richmond Times-Dispatch. “It used to be, ‘Oh gosh, the daily paper scooped us, so there’s no point in doing the story.’ But a lot of my readers here in Blackstone don’t even look at a daily paper. Or they might miss it because it’s on page B17.”

Doug Caldwell, Petoskey News-Review publisher, said local was his company’s franchise.

“Our readership recognizes the value of the local newspaper. We are the cheerleader, guardian and watchdog all rolled up in one. We monitor the pulse of the community and focus on local news stories of interest—not what we (newspaper) want but what our readers want in their community newspapers.”

The Benefits of Being Small The people who run smaller newspapers point out there are several advantages over their larger colleagues, including lower overhead and greater adaptability.

The Daily News’s Messerly said, “I’ve worked at newspapers of all sizes. The advantage we have in Batavia versus our much larger competitors is we’re smaller and more nimble. We can get to market faster with new ideas and adjust faster to market conditions.”

At the Petoskey News-Review, McBain said, “We’re faster…and we understand the communities more and we understand the readers a lot more.” He also says that being small also means more independence and freedom from a “cookie cutter” approach to news that might exist at a national chain. “Not every community is alike and what works with one may not work in yours.”

And as the larger metro papers operate with shrinking newsrooms, many of the community newspapers are stepping up to fill in the missing local coverage readers want.

“The Associated Press doesn’t have as much content anymore, (and) as bigger publications wane and stories don’t proliferate news services, such as AP and Reuters,” said Henline. “This has been particularly difficult with regard to our state coverage. Our smaller community newspapers have had to pick up the slack. We, along with other smaller papers throughout the state and our state press association, have helped to bridge the coverage and content gaps.”

Messerly added that providing unique coverage alone is far from the only consideration. “We can see opportunities left open by larger publications as they pull back in some areas, but if there is truly an opportunity to be had, it will most likely be filled by an even smaller competitor with much lower margins needed to survive. Our focus needs to be on constantly maximizing the potential in the footprint we occupy and react quickly and effectively to any new opportunities within those boundaries.”

Making Big Changes Even in a small town like Blackstone, where, as Coleburn admitted, “things move slower,” newspapers of all sizes have had to adapt. For example, the Courier-Record just added a second ad sales person to their staff. “That was a big deal for us,” he said. That person started with a six-month trial period because of their “cautious hiring,” Coleburn said, and that’s why he’s never yet had to let anyone go.

Courier-Record’s Matthew named a few more big changes: “Within the last several years, we’ve switched to a new printer, launched a digital e-edition, closely analyzed and made positive changes to our company’s accounting, more closely analyzed expenses and sought ways to cut them, and reinvented our special publications. All have paid off very well.”

Meanwhile, Messerly reported at the Daily News their biggest change was in reducing the size of their sales staff. “The theory was if we gave our reps more accounts through attrition, they would find themselves busier, yet making more money. More sales calls, more money, it’s Sales

101. Since that change, our advertising revenues are up in all direct sales categories and still growing.”

He added, “We had a lot of turnover in the last year, but it was necessary turnover to have a team that now buys in to the new process and strategies we have going forward. We lost some quality people, but they just weren’t the right people for the media company we are today.” He boasts that the Batavia Newspaper Corp. is now enjoying a three-year growth curve.

Over at the Petoskey News-Review, McBain restructured the editorial stuff. “Last July, I split the newsroom in half, with half on print and the other half on digital. It helped us out immensely.

On the print side, it’s allowed us to do more investigative and watchdog stories. Before, we had reporters trying to do everything, trying to tweet while trying to write a story. Now we’re doing at least one enterprise story a week and it used to be one a quarter. It’s a monumental change in the way we’re doing things that’s resulted in upticks in numbers in print and upticks in numbers online.”

McBain also took design duties off his editor’s desks and turned it over to a dedicated design department.

McBain said that his paper has been fine-tuning its news approach. “We found out that national news and world news, like AP, does not work for our paper at all. We also found that in our print side, the short stories don’t really work for our readership. They want more in-depth reading.”

And with the split in his newsroom team into print and digital teams, some of the old news beats had to go away. “We went through analytics and reader focus groups and data to make that decision. We pulled back a lot on outlying areas that only have populations in the hundreds. We condensed our core coverage area.”

McBain admitted there was some blowback, but that having those smaller communities send in press releases and photos “smoothed things over.”

Cutting back on some of the sports coverage was less popular, however. “We got severe blowback on that and there’s no really good answer to appease readers of those areas. It’s a business decision that we made and we just had to suck it up and go forward, and the numbers are supporting our decision.”

A Bright Future Not surprisingly, most of the editors, publishers and ad people E&P spoke with are convinced that the future for newspapers remains bright especially at their smaller publications.

“Newspapers are alive and well,” said Henline.

“We are relevant and vital to the communities we serve. Our future is paved with a path of services that continue to lift and enhance the communities we serve and to provide the stories no one else can tell. These are our stories, our people, our communities, our commitment. Ultimately, we have not abandoned them, and I don’t believe our readership will abandon us.”

Coleburn also was optimistic about the journalism industry. “I know the product that we put out and the manner in which we do it is going to change. I’m buying movie tickets on my phone and I’m like, ‘My god, what is the future of our business?’ But they said the same after radio, they said the same thing with television. As long as you have a story and information to provide people and they trust you and you do well, I’m naïve enough to believe that you will stay in business because your product will remain. The form of that may change.

It may look different. But the stories are still the same. They’re stories about people, about events, controversies—that has not changed.”

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Westfield High School Prom

Gateway Regional Prom Briana Diaz and Kait Feyre The Westfield High baseball team goes for a team portrait. cut up for the cameras.

Lily Wyand and Brennan Foley.

The wrestling team show their best pose ­­Mike Scuderi, Joe Jones, Christian Tweed, and Ken Bourdon.

Dominic Wolf and Megan Chaderjian arrive at the Log Cabin.

Annie Goyette, Kathrianna Cepak, and Renee Gloss try out some costumes for the photo booth.

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Carly Pickard, Jesse Zaharias, Kaela Brazee, and Josh Markowski.

Cowboys Aaron Burke and Mike Malinowski flank Abby Bourque.

Gateway Superintendent’s Corner

Gambling

YouTube began, the first social network began Friday, June 3 marks the transition of and was soon replaced by new networks such Gateway’s Class of 2016 from students to graduas Facebook, the Human Genome Project was ates and shouldering the responsibilities of adultcompleted, Google Glass hit the market, hood. As with all graduating classes, this class Nintendo Wii launched and changed the whole has some special attributes, has accomplished idea of gaming, and Google went public. These much during their time as Gateway students, and are the things that we all take for granted today, has seen a great deal of change in their short and many use multiple times during the day. lives. This is also the class that entered kinderThe whole idea of BC and AD, which has garten the same year that I became superintenalways dominated the teaching of history, now dent. seems quaint with the notion of BG (Before We are constantly faced with change and each Google). generation sees huge strides related to technoloDR. DAVID And the world has taught these students not gy, our understanding of the world, and how HOPSON to be complacent. Apple introduced the iPhone society functions. When I think of my grandparin June of 2007 and dominated the Smartphone ents watching the world move from a horse-powered society to space flight and landing on the moon, or even market for years until the Android operating system came the little things in just the last 50 years such as moving from along and captured the majority of its market share. The idea party telephone lines to Smartphones, I’m confident that the of going to a banker to get a loan to start a company was most important things we can have students learn is in fact turned on its head by the venture capitalists and even that has 21st Century Skills. These skills include collaboration, com- seen a significant decline thanks to the idea of “Crowd munication, problem-solving, innovation, and the use of Funding”. The stranglehold of just a few film and TV comtechnology to access knowledge and apply it in creative panies a few decades ago was decimated by the introduction ways. The idea of teaching a body of knowledge, and then of cable TV, which was then shattered by video streaming. testing for the retention of this knowledge may have been World views are also different between these students and practical in the 16th and 17th centuries when, according to past generations with the realization that terrorism isn’t Buckminster Fuller’s “Knowledge Doubling Curve”, knowl- something that just happens in the Middle East and that edge doubled about every 100 years. By the end of WWII, military might doesn’t always rule the day. Even politics has however, knowledge doubled every 25 years and today seen a seismic change this year as we’ve watched the nationknowledge doubles roughly every 12 months. While that is al political parties lose much of their control of the nominatsomewhat amazing (just think, you could know everything ing process for President.

Thus the world these new graduates inherit is not the world today and only know half of everything by this time next year) IBM predicts that with the advent of the “Internet of of their grandparents, or even of their parents. Which of the things”, knowledge will soon double every 12 hours. What things that we now know with certainty will be proven false will this mean to those students both graduating this year, in the future, such as earlier ‘facts’ that the world was flat and to those who are just starting kindergarten? and planets revolved around the earth proved to be wrong in Students graduating this year have seen an ever-increasing the past? As with each generation before them, these gradureliance on technology. When our graduates were toddlers, ates face great uncertainty but also wonderful opportunities.

GPS became commonplace and the first affordable hybrid The need to be a lifelong learner has never been greater but electric car was marketed. During their elementary years, I believe Gateway graduates are prepared to face the future Toyota sold their millionth Prius and text messaging was and to make a positive difference for all of us. introduced to the United States, Wikipedia came online,

state-regulated casinos still in development: Wynn's Boston-area resort and MGM's Springfield one.

The federally recognized Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, which is building a resort casino on sovereign land in Taunton, says it's also reviewing "Play My Way," but declined to say last week whether it would commit to implementing anything similar when its First Light casino opens in part in 2017.

Massachusetts casino operators and the Washington-based American Gaming Association initially voiced reservations about the planned system, arguing such bet limiting or "play management" programs have not proven effective in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and other countries where they've been tried.

But American Gaming Association spokesman Christopher Moyer said "productive conversations" with the state gambling commission has allayed most of the association's concerns.

"Any responsible gaming tool should be targeted to assist the small minority of players that may confront irresponsible play without harming the entertainment experience for nearly all players who enjoy our entertainment experience responsibly," he said. "We're optimistic this tool will help to achieve this goal."

Bet limiting systems are distinct from so-called "selfexclusion" policies in place at Plainridge Park and most U.S. casinos that bar enrolled gamblers from betting at casinos outright.

Warner said the Massachusetts system, which is similar to one also in development in the Canadian province of British Columbia, also is not as draconian as those imposed elsewhere.

"Play My Way" is voluntary and is only being offered initially to players signed up with the casino's reward card program.

Gamblers would never be cut off from betting. By enrolling, they simply receive regular, onscreen notifications as they approach or reach their limit. They also can change their betting ceiling or unenroll at any time.

"It's just a tool to make that person aware of what's happening and the decisions they're making." Warner said.

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While many towns cancelled their parades, Huntington’s parade started off as scheduled at 8:15 a.m., moving their ceremony inside Stanton Hall.

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of the younger scouts which allows for a fun learning opportunity.”

Nick Paulson, 13, has also been a member for at least three years and welcomes the chance to camp out during troop events at Moses Scout Reservation in Russell.

“Scouting is fun and I would encourage others to consider joining,” said Paulson. “We have a big troop and everyone is very accepting.”

For Jeremy Trottier, 14, also a troop member for close to four years, he welcomes the chance to get his hands dirty to help out others.

“Our troop built a bridge at Camp Moses along the ATV trail,” said Trottier, adding that the 6’ x 40’ bridge was completed in one day.

The goal of the bridge is to help stop erosion from the ATV’s wear and tear on the land.

On Saturday, the boys will have six bins set up and will assist donors by unloading any bags or boxes of cans and bottles that are being dropped off.

“We hope that people will contribute to this fundraiser to also help keep the earth clean,” said Stathatos.

For more information on the Western Massachusetts Council, Boy Scouts of America, visit www.wmascouting.org. The Council serves more than 6,600 young people and more than 1,700 adult volunteers in Hampden, Berkshire, Franklin, and Hampshire counties. The Council has programs for boys and young men ages five to 20, and young women ages 13 to 20.

“Please stop by with your recyclable donations and say hello to some amazingly dedicated Boy Scouts,” added Heidi Trottier.

A bottle and can drive is planned Saturday at Super Phipps Liquors on East Main Street by Boy Scout Troop 821. Representing the club are, front row, Joey Gaudreau, Nick Paulson and Andre Phaneuf.

Back row, left to right, Gary D’Andrea, assistant scout master, Camden D’Andrea, Dan Phaneuf, assistant scout master, Nick Stathatos, Jeremy Trottier, Antonio Phaneuf, Richard Gaudreau, assistant scout master, Scout Master Joe Muto, and Hiedi Trottier, assistant scout master.

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Continued from Page 1 in Massachusetts to erect the signage. Sturbridge was the first in the state to place signs on their portion of highway. To date, about 40 communities in nine states have put up the signs.

“We want to make Chester a destination for people,” said Huntoon. She said that Chester has a great history with the railroad, the keystone arches, and its abundance of gemstones, giving it the name “the Gem of the valley”.

“It’s sad. Route 20 is not the road it used to be. In the 1950’s when the turnpike came in – it really hurt the little towns,” Huntoon said, adding that her dad, who grew up in Middlefield, remembers Chester having five restaurants and a bus stop in those days. “The Historic Route 20 designation is definitely going to help,” she said.

“My goal is to bring people back to the small towns,” Farr said. “It’s a grass roots effort, going from town to town. Once we have support of the towns, it can continue to grow,” Funding for the Chester sign and five other future signs comes from a Community Grant awarded to the organization from the WalMart Foundation via the Westfield Walmart.

Communities, local organizations and individuals may also purchase signs from the organization via their website at www.historicus20.com.

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SPORTS

Bombers advance to Longmeadow

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – If fairly recent success against the Longmeadow High School boys’ lacrosse team has not put the Lancers on notice, the first game of the 2016 postseason will likely draw their attention.

No. 7 Westfield trounced 10th seeded Pittsfield 18-4 in the opening round of the Central/West Division 2 tournament Tuesday at home. The Bombers (14-5) move on to face second-seeded Longmeadow (15-5) in the quarterfinals. Date and

time to be determined.

Tuesday’s tourney opener was over before it even began.

Westfield averaged nearly a goal a minute through the first nine minutes of the game to take a 9-0 lead. Pittsfield finally scored its first goal of the game with 3:25 remaining in the first quarter.

The Bombers responded with another goal before the quarter was out.

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Westfield’s Chris Ward, center, finds a crease in the heart of the Pittsfield defense for a shot. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Mason Balch (13) passes the ball for Westfield.

Westfield’s Max Maggipinto (22) passes the ball.

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A Pittsfield defenseman attempts to shadow Westfield’s Mason Balch, right. (Photo

by Chris Putz)

Westfield’s Matthew Clastawa, left, defends the ball carrier, Pittsfield’s Jake Martin (16). (Photo by Chris

Matthew Chlastawa, left, celebrates a Bombers’ goal with teammate Chris Ward in a boys’ lacrosse postseason opener against Pittsfield Tuesday in the Whip City.

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Fans jam the sidelines to catch Tuesday’s playoff action between the Westfield and Pittsfield boys’ lacrosse teams. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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**Saturday, June 4** State D1 Track & Field Championships, Westfield State University, Tim TBA

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SHELL’S TEKOA TUESDAY GOLF LEAGUE Results from May 24, 2016 1st Place Joe Hebda & Harry Thompson 41.0 Points 2nd Place Dick Williams & Ron Sena 40.5 Points 3rd Place Ed West & Harry Pease 39.5 Points 4th Place Bob Berniche & Fred Rogers 36.5 Points 4th Place John Kidrick & Erroll Nichols 36.5 Points 5th Place Bill Lawry & Dave Giles 35.0 Points 6th Place Conrad Clendenin & Stu Browning 34.0 Points 7th Place Ray West & Harpo Czarnecki

32.5 Points 8th Place Dave Liberty & Jim French 31.5 Points 9th Place Jack Leary & Jim Liptak 31.0 Points 10th Place Al Szenda & Jim Johnson 29.5 Points 10th Place Bill Murphy & Jerry Tomasko 29.5 Points 11th Place Don Fioroni & Jack Kennedy 28.5 Points 12th Place Bill Wallinovich & Fran Siska 28.0 Points 13th Place Barry Slattery & Bob McCarthy 26.5 Points 14th Place Angelo Mascadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 26.0 Points 14th Place Ron Bonyeau & Mike Ripa 26.0 Points 15th Place Bill Frothingham & Carl Haas 24.0 Points 16th Place Butch Rines & Gary Marcoulier 21.0 Points 17th Place Mike Clark & Terry Clark 17.5 Points Low Gross

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Ray West @ 30 Closest To Pin on 3rd (1st shot)

Ray West Closest To Pin on 3rd (2nd shot) Ron Bonyeau Closest To Pin on 6th

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FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE East Mountain Country Club Results for May 20, 2016 30 couples participated on a perfect spring evening Front-9 Points: Dave Sears and Doreen Sears 41 points Jerry Potvin and Nancy Jamrog 34 points Net: Mark Kurowski and Lynn Kurowski 37 Dan Harris and Nancy Harris 37 Back-9 Points: Bill Hathaway and Terri Hathaway 44 points John Clark and Iris Copson 42 points Randy Christensen and Dana Christensen 37 points Brian Zych and Sandy Zych 37 points Net: John Hardy and Kathy Hardy 65 Tom Keenan and Colleen Keenan 67 Dave Palermo and Chris Palermo 73 Shawn Czepiel and Sheeley Czepial 73 Pioria: Dick Picard and Joanne Picard 71

Bay State Games Try-outs WESTFIELD — West Region Girls Soccer tryouts will be held for current ninth, 10th, and 11th graders Junes 6-7, 10, 13-14, and 17 at locations in Westfield and Pittsfield from 6-8 p.m. Visit www.baystategames.org for more information. Pre-registration for tryouts is required. Information on games and the coaching staff is also available online.

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It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newspapers only provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore.

But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to your city, town, neighborhood and home.

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10th Annual George Paiva Open Two-Ball Saturday and Sunday May 28th and 29th, 2016 Championship Division Low Gross- Lee Albertson- Zack Brown 2nd Gross- Mike Lentner – Dennis Yarrows Low Net- Jon Fasick – Tom Taylor Jr. 2nd Net- Bird Leal – Rattler Rivard 1st Division Low Gross- John Lewis – Scott Martin 2nd Gross- George Lachapelle – Rich Lengieza Low Net- Tom Dickson – Jim Dickson 2nd Net- Paul Flebotte – Don St. Jacques 2nd Division Low GrossBernie Demeo – Frank Fuselli 2nd Gross- Chris Hourihan – Tony Campaniello Low Net- Kirk Tewksbury – Mike Moran 2nd Net- Ken Wright – Mickey Donnachie 3rd Division Low GrossGerry Banach – Phil Cameron 2nd Gross - Dennis Boldyga – William Sackett Low Net- Al Blair – Brian Oleksak 2nd Net- Ron Gearing – Tony Schabowski

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Ed Normand Golf League at EMCC Since 1964 — Standings Week 8 of 22 Thursday, May 26, 2016

Pts Players Division 1 79 Randy Anderson – Bob Genereux 73 Dan Harris – Shawn Bradley 70 Mark Grenier – John LaRose 67 Larry Cournoyer – Bob Bihler 64 Alan Velazquez – Ty Sherokow 63.5 Dave Dubois – Jim Elkins 63 Rick Brown – Jim Cartwright 62.5 Tim Laramee – Dan Laramee 59.5 Tom Massimino – Tim Huber 57.5 Paul Brunetti – Ryan Maloney 56.5 Bill Drohan – Al Nubile 42.5 Mark Wilson – Paul Kvitek Division 2 73.5 Jay O’Sullivan – Rick Burke 73 Bob Collier – Don Clarke 69 Gary Gladu – Fran Dwyer 63 Cam Lewis – Bill Grise Jr.

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Mark Logan – Joe Gaudette Ed Bielonko – Branden Bielonko Jim Conroy – Fran Como Carlos Santos – Bill Grise Sr. Mike Mahan – Joe Hebda Bruce Kellogg – Richard Kellogg

Division 3 74.5 Joe Boutin – Henry Smith 72 Mike Mulligan – Mike Soverow 70 Jason George – Dan Van Kruningan 68 Jason Fitzgerald – Steve Tomaino 64.5 Chris Fenton – Ryan Drobot 62 Glenn Grabowski – Jeff Berger 61.5 Roy Barton – Bill Reinhagen 57.5 Steve Benoit – Nick Stellato 56.5 Jim Haas – Al Haas 55 Jim Strycharz – Richard Roy 53 Dave Dover – Tom Morris 44.5 Bob Lewko – Donald Gauthier

2016 Valley Wheel Schedule PLAY BALL! Sunday games are played between 12:00 and 5:00 PM in the afternoon; Weeknight games start at 5:30 PM Rain Make-Up games are held on Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

Off Week – Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, May 29 Game 7 Sunday, June 5 Game 8 Sunday, June 12 Game 9 Sunday, June 19 Game 10 Sunday, June 26 Off Week -- 4th of July Weekend Sunday, July 3 Game 11 Sunday, July 10 Game 12 Wed-Th, July 13/14 or Wed-Th, July 20/21 Game 13 Sunday, July 17 Game 14 Sunday, July 24 Game 15 Sunday, July 31 Play-Offs 4 at1; 3 at 2

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WEST DIVISION 1 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL QUARTERFINALS

Andrew Burrage receives the ball.

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Bombers sweep, swoop into semis

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer No. 1 Westfield def. East Longmeadow, 25-11, 25-12, 25-12 Eddie Loboda (11 kills), Noah Kappel (7 kills), Ryan Murray (6 kills), Scott Walsh (27 assists), and Andrew Burrage (16 digs, 3 aces) fueled Westfield’s tournament opening sweep of visiting ninth-seeded East Longmeadow.

Westfield (16-3) advances to take on fourth-seeded West Springfield (14-5) in a semifinal match Thursday at the Bomb Squad’s home gym at 6:30 p.m.

Scott Walsh serves one up.

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One more time out before the victory.

Both teams gather for a pre­game huddle.

The Westfield High School defense rises to the occasion against the East Longmeadow Spartans in a high school boys’ volleyball quarterfinal Tuesday. The Bombers advanced to Thursday’s semifinal at home against the West Springfield Terriers. First serve will occur shortly after 6 p.m. (Photo by Marc St. Onge)

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RUBES Leigh Rubin

AGNES Tony Cochran

ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

DADDY’S HOME

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DOG EAT DOUG

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, June 1, 2016 This year others cheer you on when you are heading toward yet another accomplishment. You will want to network and socialize to the max. You have many goals, most of which are dependent upon broadening your immediate circle. You see life from a new perspective because you are able to break past your natural mental filters. If you are single, you open up to many potential suitors. Through a key friendship, you could meet someone quite special. Look to the period after summer for this to take place. If you are attached, you need to bring your significant other into your social world; otherwise, he or she could feel isolated.

TAURUS understands you a little too well for your comfort.

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

SCARY GARY

Mark Buford

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might feel as if you are in a pressure cooker, with so much to do and so much happening around you. Use unexpected events or news to reorganize your day. Confusion surrounds your efforts. It is best to do what you must by yourself.

Tonight: Go with the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Zero in on what you want.

Someone who is in a less-than-great mood is likely to reveal much more of what he or she is thinking. You will need to keep this person’s thoughts in mind when making a decision. Tonight: You feel better and better as the night goes on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You could be in a position where you would prefer to make an important choice on your own. If you put off making this decision any longer, you will lose the opportunity to make it happen. It is pretty much now or never. Tonight: Be spontaneous, but know when to call it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Reach out to an older friend or relative whom you respect and who often gives you excellent feedback. Listen carefully to what is said, and ask questions if need be. You might need to weigh the pros and cons of a risk. By tomorrow, you’ll know what to do. Tonight: All smiles.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You could feel as if you need to take action. You are feeling pressured from outside sources. You also are having difficulty coming up with an agreeable solution that makes everyone happy. Know that this might not be possible. Tonight: Reach out to a dear friend.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH One-on-one relating proves to be important in achieving your goals. You’ll need a loved one’s support as well. An unexpected response could throw you into chaos.

Once you calm down, you will become clearer about what you want to do. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Let others feel as if they have an effect. A close friend could surprise you with a whimsical action. You might be stunned, but look beyond the obvious for the purpose. You’ll want to focus on what you want and need. Tonight: Let someone else make the choice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You might need to push past a controlling person. Engaging in this situation will not improve any aspect of your life.

Move past the immediate issue, and do what you need to do. Use your high energy to reduce stress by eliminating a problem.

Tonight: Head home early.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Your creativity soars when facing financial matters that seem rather dicey.

Pull back and give the issue at hand a hard look. Work on being realistic, and don’t get caught up in idealistic thinking. Often you can’t see the forest for the trees. Tonight: First return emails and calls.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Be more subtle when dealing with a family member. When you are straightforward, you tend to hit a disagreement.

Attempt to understand where the other party is coming from. Your sixth sense comes out during a conversation. Tonight: Visit with a neighbor or close relative.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might want to do a better job of listening and understanding what others are saying. You could witness an awkward reaction if you don’t acknowledge what you have heard. You need to give more credence to what others say. Tonight: Hang out at home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Focus on the long term, and refuse to get derailed by a different topic or activity. You know what you want, and if you pursue the appropriate path, you will land perfectly. Understand what is expected of you, and do your best to make it happen.

Crosswords

Cryptoquip

Tonight: A late dinner.

BORN TODAY Actress Marilyn Monroe (1926), actor Morgan Freeman (1937), model Heidi Klum (1973)

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Westfield’s Mike Visconti, center, is all alone as he carries the ball out in front of a fan-filled sideline Tuesday.

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Chris Putz)

Westfield’s Matthew Bonsal, right, battles a Pittsfield player for possession of the ball Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Putz)

The Westfield High School boys’ lacrosse coaching staff, led by Mark Cavallon, right, watches from the sideline. (Photo by Chris Putz)

get a lot better before Longmeadow,” Westfield coach Mark Cavallon said. “I don’t think, goals aside, our passing and our crispness as far as executing was not as good as we like. I know the score looks really impressive when you see 10-1 but there’s definitely room for improvement.”

Matt Bonsall (1 assist) and Anthony Sullivan finished with four goals apiece to lead Westfield. Bombers’ Matt Chlastawa and Mason Balch had two goals and four assists apiece.

The Westfield head coach said he expects an even more determined effort if his team is to overcome a traditionally tough Longmeadow squad.

“When we played (Longmeadow) on this field it was a great defensive battle,” coach Cavallon said.

“They had a three-goal run in the fourth to pull away. And on their field, it was 7-4 at halftime, they had a 7-0 run in the third and we couldn’t stop the bleeding.”

“You have to beat the best to keep moving on,” he continued. “In our eyes they and Minnechaug are the best so we have to certainly practice hard.

“Everything has to work well. Our defense has to execute at a high level, our offense has to possess the ball, we have to win faceoffs, goalies have to make some saves, but we’re going to be working hard to attain those things.”

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT LICENSE COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF WESTFIELD Notice is hereby given, under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws that Gopal Krishna Convenience Inc., d/b/a Union Mart, has applied for a Section 15 wine & malt package store license at 420 Union Street Westfield, MA in a one store building, portion of first floor, two (2) rooms (one for storage) one entrance, one exit (296 square feet) two walk-in coolers (309.55 square feet) Total square feet = 605.5.

Public Hearing upon the application will be held, Monday, June 13 at 6:45 P.M., in room 207, Council Chambers, of the Municipal Bldg., 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA Christopher Mowatt, Chr. Edward Diaz Alice Dawicki

May 31, 2016 June 1, 2016 Lead Electrical Inspector Building Department The Town of Southwick is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Part Time Lead Electrical Inspector. Applicant responsible for overseeing the latest State Electrical Code and Regulations. Requirement is at least five (5) years experience.

Job description available at Select Board Office. Compensation is based on number and type of inspections. Submit resume and Town Employment Application to Select Board Office, Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077

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Westfield Horseshoe Club 95th season WESTFIELD — Horseshoe players, young and not so young, male and female, experienced and not experienced are invited to join the the Westfield Horseshoe League for the start of its 95th season. The club meets at the William J. Babinski Memorial Horseshoe Park at the Municipal Playground off Franklin and Greylock Streets.

League games are played on Monday evenings at 6 pm.

Players are encouraged to arrive earlier to prepare their courts and warm up for competition. Lighting for evening play is available as is water for the clay courts. Weather permitting, we will start our season in mid-April running through to early September.

Come, sign-up, be qualified and placed on teams along with last year's pitchers. A handicap system is utilized so that everyone. Has a fair chance to win.

Bring your favorite pair of horseshoes. Join us and have some good-natured fun "tossing ringers." Interested persons can call president Lee Small at 413667-3628 or secretary/treasurer Bill Babinski at 413-568-5620.

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The Blandford Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for a full-time Highway Superintendent. The Superintendent serves a pivotal role as part of the Town management team providing an administrative and working “hands-on” component.

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JOIN THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY Arc TEAM We are looking for qualified teammates for the following position: Relief positions available in our Residential Support programs in Hamden County.

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A STEP ABOVE THE REST! JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Repair your chimney before winter wreaks havoc. We do brick repair, crown seals and repairs. We also do stainless steel liner installs, as well as stainless rain caps. We sweep all flues. Free estimates provided.

Call: 413-330-2186

AAA+ 100% HARDWOOD Green firewood; cut, split & delivered. $150 /128 cu.ft.

Homeowners welcome to come and cut yur own and save!

2 year seasoned wood also available. 413-831-6254

TWO MOM'S CLEANING SERVICE Personalized Cleaning Commercial & Residential Fully Insured & Bonded Call NOW for FREE Estimate 10+ Years Experience References Available 413-326-1278

HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured.

Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706.

PHIL’S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION Better Business Bureau A+

CONCRETE WEST POURED CONCRETE 4 foot garage foundations; floors, driveways, excavation, patios and additions.

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DRYWALL T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops!

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ELECTRICIAN JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates.

40 years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Lic. #A-16886.

(413)562-5816.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

Reasonable prices. No job too small. Lic# A7625.Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100.

TURCOTTE ELECTRIC 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations.

HVAC controls. Knob and tube wiring removal for insurance company requirements. Fully insured. All calls answered.

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FLOORING & FLOOR SANDING RNF FLOORING Installation and repair of Hardwood, Tile and Laminate Flooring. Licensed and insured.

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HAULING

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A.R.A. Junk, Furniture & Appliance Removal Full house clean-outs.

Basements, attics & garages.

Demolition: Patios, sheds and swing-sets. You name it...we take it! Senior discounts. Free estimates on phone. Credit cards accepted. 7 days a week.

Emergency, same day service.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR 20 Years experience.

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Repairs, Renovations & Construction. Specializing in Decks, Roofs, Garages, Additions & Log Cabins and Basement conversions Call Dave: 413-568-6440

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Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733 FRESH START PAINTING AND REMODELING Specializing in Interior/Exterior painting. Custom stain work.

Ceiling repair; water damage; Carpentry, New decks, Deck staining and repair, windows, home repairs. Call Charlie for a free estimate at 413-313-8084

JOSEPH'S HANDYMAN COMPANY Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.

Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC Spring Cleanups; Mulching and Stone, Lawn mowing, Hedge Trimming, Thatching, Aeration, Top soil/Mulch deliveries, Plantings, Koi ponds

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M&M SERVICES 29 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Water damage and ceiling/wall repairs.

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

Call Carmine at: 413-568-9731 or 413-537-4665 No job too small !!

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LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

We specialize in residential/commercial, exterior/interior painting and staining, ceiling and drywall repairs, water damage repair, exterior home repairs, and carpentry of all types.

SPRING SPECIAL! 10% off any exterior painting or staining contract if signed by April 30th!

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Interior & Exterior DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling

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LAWN CARE Spring Clean-ups: Gutter-cleaning, leaf removal; Rototilling; Senior discounts. Free Estimates.

413-314-8575 PETER'S LANDSCAPING Complete landscaping service.

Low, prices, great work. Now accepting new accounts.

Sign up for mowing and get 2nd mowing at half-price! Weekly and biweekly mowing available.

413-789-0337.

Plumley Landscape Inc. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including getting rid of that unwanted pool.

413-862-4749 SPRING CLEANUP: Commercial & Residential.

Weekly mowing and maintenance, tree removal, dethatching, mulch, gutter cleaning, etc.

Call Shea Landscaping (413)244-3028

25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

Commercial & Residential.

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

T&S LANDSCAPING Highest quality, lowest prices.

Lawn mowing. Residential & Commercial. Weekly/Bi-weekly No lawns too small

FOR FREE ESTIMATE call: Ken 568-5146

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Arborvitaes for sale.

Quality work & service.

Bobcat services also available (Call Mike @ 562-6502)

(413)330-3917

Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years.

Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf.

413-835-5491

LAWN MOWER REPAIR AFFORDABLE Lawnmower Services Tune-ups/Repairs. FREE pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

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GREEN & GOLD LANDSCAPING SERVICE Weekly/Biweekly Mowing and Maintenance. Hedges, Mulch, Gutters, Garage and Basement Clean-outs. Very Affordable Prices Residential/Commercial; Insured Neil: 413-356-0993

ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed.

Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates.

(413)569-1611. (413)374-5377.

OFFICE CLEANING GREAT WHITE CLEANING Office Cleaning, Full Janitorial Service. 25 years in business!

Call 413-568-2566

WEIDLER LOGGING Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf.

Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years.

413-835-5491

WANTED TO BUY PAYING CASH FOR COINS, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)5949550.

APARTMENT WESTFIELD: 3RD floor, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, livingroom, bath. $950 p/month + utilities.

1st/last/security. 413-250-4811

5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit.

Large yard, parking. $950 p/month. No pets please.

Call today, won't last.

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WESTBRIDGE MANOR WESTFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, full basement. W/D hookup. $800/month plus utilities.

(413)562-2295.

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PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR has been making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet makeovers to faux finishes, staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223

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

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

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

Mowing of fields & lots with large rotory mower.

Equipment transportation.

Licensed & Insured (413)530-5430

POOL SERVICES REMOVE YOUR UN-WANTED POOL TODAY! IN-GROUND or ABOVE-GROUND. Call: Plumley Landscape Inc., It’s easier than you think!

(413) 862-4749

TREE SERVICE A BETTER OPTION GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. (413)569-6104 American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting.

Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

UPHOLSTERY KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)562-6639.

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

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul NOW for your SUMMER appointment.

413-237-2053

WESTFIELD: Beautiful, 2 bedroom townhouse. Clean, quiet, 1-1/2 baths, carpeting, appliances, hot water included.

Sorry no pets. $875.

(860)485-1216.

Equal Housing Opportunity

WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.

WESTFIELD: 1ST floor, 1 bedroom, kitchen, bath. $650 p/month; includes utilities.

1st/last/security. 413-250-4811

Westfield: Close to center. Refreshed, updated, spacious 2nd floor apartment. This very clean, 5 Room, 3-bedroom unit is very inexpensive to run. First/last & security. Key fee required. No pets. Call 413-569-8877 for appointment.

CONDO FOR RENT 3 LARGE BEDROOM, 2 bath, Westfield Condo. Open floor plan, CAC, SS appliances, 2 parking spots & refuse removal.

Basement includes washing machine, dryer, & storage shelving. $1300 per month + utilities.

First, last & security required.

Available 7/1/15.

Call 413-896-7624

BUSINESS PROPERTY LIQUOR STORE FOR SALE Leased location. $139,000 plus inventory. $800k total sales.

5 East Silver St., Westfield.

413-267-0497 WESTFIELD: Commercial space available in down-town area.

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

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

MOBILE HOMES Wales: 1983, 2 BEDROOMS. 1.5 BATHS, 14' X 70'. APPLIANCES, SHINGLE ROOF; PORCH, SHED; CORNER LOT. $49,900 593-9961DASAP. MHVILLAGE.COM

SERVICES A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris removal, landscaping, Spring yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462