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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 VOL. 89 NO. 264 Juli & Ali Southwick Boutique is has 50% voter a destination turnout ahead for unique of Election Day children’s Town clerk urges voters to be kind and patient clothing Mayor Donald F. Humason, Jr. presents Now Interim DPW Director Francis DPW Director David Billips a citation on Cain presents David Billips with a gift By ISABEL MARCHESELLI his retirement Oct. 30, after 17 years of from employees on his last day. (KIM By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Correspondent service. (KIM BILLIPS PHOTO) BILLIPS PHOTO) Editor WESTFIELD — Juli & Ali Boutique has SOUTHWICK – Southwick voters cast just under relocated to a more spacious shop at 24 Elm 4,000 ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election. St. The town has roughly 7,300 registered voters. This boutique focuses on children’s City honors retiring DPW Town Clerk Michelle Hill said she mailed out over clothing that you can’t find in other stores, 2,100 ballots and nearly all had been returned by including a collection of handmade and Monday morning. knitted clothing primarily for children ages Director David Billips “We had 1,888 early in- three months to three years. Among the person voters,” Hill said. boutique’s popular unique items are ador- By AMY PORTER with,” Billips said follow- “We’re hitting almost 50 able rompers and raccoon fur pom hats. Staff Writer ing the ceremony, adding, percent of voters before Accessories such as barrettes, headbands, WESTFIELD — City “People don’t realize that Election Day.” bunny purses and baby booties are among of Westfield officials and public works employees Hill said she was thrilled the special offerings that keep customers Department of Public impact you every single at the turnout because she coming back. Works employees hon- day – clearing the roads, always wants 100 percent of Sisters Julia Meyko and Alisa Sychev ored Director David picking up trash, and pro- voters to participate, how- own the boutique, with Meyko handling the Billips on his last day of viding clean water.” ever, she said she doesn’t usually get this close to behind-the-scenes operations of the store work Oct. 30. “We have a good team. 100. and Sychev running and decorating the Billips retired after 17 The city will be well “Four years ago we had 76 percent voter turnout physical store. They are both Ukrainian years serving the city’s served by these people,” and I believe we will have between 85-95percent this immigrants who settled in Westfield over DPW. The event, origi- Billips said. The city also year,” said Hill. 21 years ago. Shortly after opening their nally planned for the announced over the week- Hill chalks up the numbers to the heated presiden- boutique at its original location at 26 North Municipal Park, was end that Assistant DPW tial race and the option to mail in votes. Elm St. it became clear to the sisters that moved indoors to the Director Francis Cain will “Our absentee ballots remain at just under 150, but they would need more space to accommo- Sackett Street garage due take over as interim direc- the mail-in voting skyrocketed,” she said. “It turned date popular requests for an expanded col- to a fittingly early snow- tor, effective immediately. my world upside down.” lection with more sizes. storm that marked the “Dave was an outstand- Hill and her staff run three departments with Hill serving as the town clerk, treasurer and collector. occasion. DPW Secretary Joanna ing boss to his employees. See Boutique, Page 3 Even before the election, Hill said demand for service Mayor Donald F. Williams and Retiring He’s the kind of guy that from her office escalated. Humason Jr. thanked Director David Billips. gives them the tools they Hill said Monday morning that the phone was ring- Billips, who was wearing (KIM BILLIPS PHOTO) need to do the job. He did a bright Hawaiian shirt, everything he could for ing non-stop with questions from voters. Hill warned those who have not voted in a while – even those who for his service, and State The gift given to him the city,” Cain said. made sure they were registered this year – that they Sen. John C. Velis pre- by DPW employees was A search for a new would likely be on the “inactive voter” list. sented him with a com- the most personal, a director is being conduct- Southwick voters will be held to the 150-foot rule mendation from the plaque with a flag that ed by a joint committee of tomorrow, said Hill. Commonwealth. flew over the Elmendorf the Water Commission “Do not come with 150-feet of the polling area ArtWorks, represented by Base-Fort Richardson, and the Board of Public wearing any apparel support a candidate,” Hill Cheryl Crowe, presented Alaska. Billips said his Works. warned. “You will be turned around to correct it.” him with a photo, thank- father was stationed there Asked what the biggest Hill said hats, shirts, buttons and any items sup- ing him and the DPW for with the family in 1964 challenges for the depart- porting a candidate are cause to be turned away. their support of city when the 9.2 magnitude ment are going forward, “And you cannot come in with signs all over your events. earthquake struck. Billips listed finances and vehicle,” she added, “you will have to park further DPW employees, who “I’m proud of every- the aging infrastructure in away. I am taking the 150-foot rule extremely seri- could not all attend the thing we’ve accom- the city, which has pipes ously.” indoor ceremony, did a plished; water, stormwa- and water mains well over Hill said her number one tip for Election Day vot- drive by of 30 fleet vehi- ter, improvement of roads, 80 years old, some 100 ers is to “be kind,” followed closely by “be patient.” cles with lights flashing upgrading of equipment. years old. “Since state aid The Juli & Ali Boutique is now open in its Southwick voters cast their ballots at Town Hall, and horns honking, before I’m extremely proud of new space at the corner of Elm and 454 College Highway, from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. School streets. (JULI & ALI PHOTO) going out to work. the people I’ve worked See Billips, Page 6

Southwick pastors find opportunities during pandemic By LORI SZEPELAK ple each week than we did before the pan- ly distanced services following all state Correspondent demic.” guidelines.” SOUTHWICK — Pastor Jeffrey King and King said the service is available each For Blanchard at Christ Church United Pastor Ken Blanchard have viewed each week on Facebook, YouTube, and clcsouth- Methodist, also on College Highway, he saw challenge during the coronavirus pandemic wick.org, and can also be heard each Sunday attendance increase when outdoor worship as an opportunity at their respective church- morning on News Radio WHYN 560 AM. was offered. es. “There has been no challenge that we have “Christ Church United Methodist is a very “Since June, we have operated our full not been able to turn into an opportunity,” he small church, with virtually all members in schedule of five weekly worship services, said. an ‘at-risk’ category vis-a-vis the coronavi- with both indoor and outdoor seating avail- With attendance at 50%, King notes that rus, yet we have seen attendance actually able,” said King of Christ Lutheran Church cash flow has been cut in half. increase when we offered outdoor worship as on College Highway, noting attendance is “However, our church, child care center, an option,” said Blanchard. “On the flip side, approximately at 50% from the same time and coffee house are all financially stable, attendance dropped way down when we last year. due to securing Paycheck Protection Program offered only virtual online worship via “Our weekly messages are provided funds,” said King. Zoom.” through a variety of platforms and people are King is hopeful that church classes will be Blanchard, who divides his time also serv- encouraged to join us in the way that is most able to resume in January, and added that two ing members at Agawam United Methodist comfortable to them,” he said. of the three worship bands resumed playing Church at 459 Mill St., Feeding Hills, said One of the opportunities that King has in June, and the choir will resume gatherings weekly worship in Southwick is presented in observed is reaching 2,000 to 3,000 viewers in December to prepare for a “scaled-down” a “hybrid model.” per week with its Christ Virtual Church Christmas musical. “During the good weather we worshipped The Daily Grind coffeehouse on the grounds of online service. “We will provide a full schedule of beauti- outside; with the weather turning colder we Christ Lutheran Church in Southwick reopened “On Easter Sunday alone, 4,000 people ful, joyful Christmas services live and are now back inside,” said Blanchard, noting June 7. Megan Fitzgibbons and Nadine Zelez watched our service,” said King. “The good online,” said King. “In addition, Christmas serve as baristas at the coffeehouse. (SUBMITTED news is that we are now reaching more peo- Eve will offer a busy schedule of safe, social- See Pastors, Page 2 PHOTO) KELLY Ready to Serve EXPERIENCE ~ LEADERSHIP PEASE H VOTE NOVEMBER 3rd H FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT Kelly Pease Kelly Pease retired after 20 years on active duty. Use of this rank, job titles and photos in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Army or DOD. PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS State Legislature’s Soldiers’ Home Boys & Girls Oversight Committee hears from staff Club celebrate HOLYOKE — The State Legislature’s veterans they work with, but that there is Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Oversight simply not enough support to give the Committee held two public hearings this veterans the care they deserve. During Halloween week for current and former staff mem- Tuesday’s hearing, Velis mentioned the bers at the Home to share testimony. possibility of instituting an ombudsman At left, Eden Hebert lines up Testimony from staff touched on numer- position at the Home, which would Halloween gift bags to be ous topics, ranging from the Home’s serve as a resource for residents and given out at the Boys & Girls response to COVID19, to inadequate families. Club Saturday. Below, staffing levels, and general administra- “I think one of the most important MacKenzie Leja hands a tive issues that have been apparent for things for the Holyoke Soldiers Home trick-or-treat bag to Aspen years. State Sen. John C. Velis going forward is to have an ombuds- Rash at Saturday’s Boys & (D-Westfield) noted the importance of man, a person on the ground at the Girls Club Drive Up Trick or hearing directly from staff during these Home that can investigate issues when Treat Event. (MARC ST. hearings. they arise,” he said. “I think it’s abso- ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD “Staff members were on the frontlines lutely critical that families and residents when the pandemic hit, but they were have an independent, impartial, and NEWS) also there before,” said Velis. “It is confidential place to go to.” becoming increasingly clear that the Thursday’s virtual hearing included institutional weaknesses that contributed testimony from Paul Barabani and John to these tragedies did not start in March. Paradis, the former superintendent and And to truly ensure that the Home is deputy superintendent of the Home. Mr. sustainable for years to come, we need to Barabani noted that he had brought up know what occurred before, during, and concerns with staffing and funding lev- after 76 veterans died of COVID at the els for years, and felt completely under Home.” supported. Mr. Paradis echoed these One of the major issues that arose dur- sentiments and stated that when con- ing Tuesday’s hearing was inadequate cerns were expressed, the State respond- staffing levels at the Home, which many ed by calling for more studies and said results in staff “floating” between promising to look into the issues. When different units. Joseph Ramirez, a CNA asked after Thursdays hearing about his in the Dementia Unit at the Home for reactions to staff testimony, Velis noted five years, stated that floating staff has the correlation between support the existed at the Home for years. He noted Home receives and past issues that have that this results in illnesses spreading occurred. “like wild fire” as staff members are “In all the different issues that have constantly moving between populations. been brought up this week, the one con- Mr. Ramirez also noted that morale with stant is that there is noticeable lack of staff at the Home is extremely low. resources and support for the staff,” Andrea Fox, a representative for the said Velis. “There needs to be better Massachusetts Nurses Association, testi- oversight, consistent staff schedules and fied that many staff members did not rotations, and increased support for want to testify out of fear of retaliation, those who are caring for our heroes day which she believes is representative of in and day out. We need to institute real larger cultural issues at the Home. She changes that address these problems stated that staff care deeply about all the and keep them from happening again.”

Pastors Continued from Page 1 protocols include wearing face masks and risk of in-person meetings and to allow for important to him to ensure everyone’s needs “Thanksgiving and Christmas will certainly observing social distance rules. Church guide- short attention spans on computer screens,” are met while keeping everyone safe. look different this year, but how different lines also note that communion and fellowship said Blanchard. “I have been keeping up with visitations remains unknown at this time,” he said. “So we cannot take place at this time. Blanchard said the Southwick church is also which had been done outside in good weather, pray for wisdom and discernment and trust that “A Zoom worship is always available for financially stable at this time. trying to maintain a pastoral presence without God’s will, not our own, will be done.” those unable or unwilling to attend in-person,” “We are blessed financially, and our mem- the ability to hug or touch those who may be Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series of said Blanchard, adding that audios of the ser- bers have been extremely faithful in keeping up grieving, managing expectations of ‘when can stories highlighting the ways church leaders mons are available on the church website, and with their tithes and offerings,” he said. “We we do this or that?’, and making decisions have adapted church life to the coronavirus transcripts are mailed to members who do not experienced a dip in income early on in the based on changing government or ecclesial pandemic. For church leaders who would like have a computer. pandemic, but this has since been rectified.” guidelines,” said Blanchard. to share their story, email Westfield News “Worship services are kept shorter than nor- While challenges have been numerous over As he now prepares for the holiday season, Editor Hope Tremblay at hope@thewestfield- mal, now averaging 30 minutes, to minimize the past several months, Blanchard said it is he said he is doing a lot of praying. newsgroup.com. Police Logs Court Logs Major crime and incident appears to have been made to the building; 5:01 p.m.: motor vehicle accident, Union report 8:38 a.m.: vandalism, Hubbard Street, a Street, multiple callers report a three-motor Westfield District Court Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 patrol officer reports that there is damage to vehicle accident with airbag deployment a storage shed at a Hubbard Street play- and fluids leaking on the ground, the Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 Westfield Ryley White, 23, of 38 Fernwood Rd., Southwick was 1:50 a.m.: vandalism, Turnpike Industrial ground; responding officer reports that two tow Road, a patrol officer reports that a building 2:49 p.m.: animal complaint, Pochassic trucks were requested to removed two of arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by on Turnpike Industrial Road has broken Road, an animal control officer reports that the vehicles, the officer reports that one Southwick police. He was released on his personal recogni- windows, the officer reports that two exte- she is picking up a cat with an old injury to party was transported to the Baystate Noble zance pending a Jan. 27 pre-trial hearing. rior windows were broken but no entry its paw and transporting it to the Westfield Hospital emergency room. Regional Animal Shelter;

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Tues., Nov. 3, 2020 is the 308th day of the year. 58 days remain until the end of the year.

1868 – John Willis Menard (R-Louisiana) through Emperor's assent. ruzzaman, Tajuddin Ahmad, and Muham- opens. It is the replacement for the World ON THIS DAY was the first African American elected to 1949 – Chinese Civil War: The Battle of mad Mansur Ali, Bangladeshi politicians and Trade Center Twin Towers, in New York City, the United States Congress. Because of an Dengbu Island occurs. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman loyalists, are mur- after the towers were each destroyed by air- 361 – Emperor Constantius II dies of a fever electoral challenge, he was never seated. 1956 – Suez Crisis: The Khan Yunis killings dered in the Dhaka Central Jail. planes during the September 11 attacks. at Mopsuestia in Cilicia; on his deathbed he 1881 – The Mapuche uprising of 1881 be- by the Israel Defense Forces in Egyptian- 1978 – Dominica gains its independence is baptised and declares his cousin Julian gins in Chile. controlled Gaza result in the deaths of 275 from the United Kingdom. TODAY'S rightful successor. 1898 – France withdraws its troops from Palestinians. 1979 – Greensboro massacre: Five mem- 644 – Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Fashoda (now in Sudan), ending the Fasho- 1956 – Hungarian Revolution: A new Hun- bers of the Communist Workers Party are BIRTHDAYS Muslim caliph, is assassinated by a Persian da Incident. garian government is formed, in which many shot dead and seven are wounded by a slave in Medina. 1903 – With the encouragement of the members of banned non-Communist parties group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis during 1951 – Dwight Evans, American base- 1333 – The River Arno flooding causing United States, Panama separates from Co- participate. During negotiations on Tököl Is- a "Death to the Klan" rally in Greensboro, ball player and coach massive damage in Florence as recorded lombia. land ostensibly on Soviet troop withdrawal, North Carolina, United States. 1952 – Roseanne Barr, American come- by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani. 1908 – William Howard Taft is elected the the KGB arrests Pál Maléter and other Hun- 1982 – The Salang Tunnel fire in Afghani- dian, actress, and producer 1468 – Liège is sacked by Charles I of Bur- 27th President of the United States. garian Revolutionary commanders, effec- stan by kills 150–2000 people. 1952 – Jim Cummings, American voice gundy's troops. 1911 – Chevrolet officially enters the auto- tively decapitating the Revolution's military 1986 – Iran–Contra affair: The Lebanese actor – Peace of Etaples between Henry VII 1492 mobile market in competition with the Ford leadership. János Kádár and Ferenc Mün- magazine Ash-Shiraa reports that the United 1953 – Kate Capshaw, American actress of England and Charles VIII of France. Model T. nich form a counter-government in Moscow States has been secretly selling weapons to and producer 1493 – Christopher Columbus first sights the 1918 – Austria-Hungary enters into the Ar- as Soviet troops ready for the final assault. Iran in order to secure the release of sev- island of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea. 1953 – Dennis Miller, American comedi- mistice of Villa Giusti with the Allies, and the 1957 – Sputnik program: The Soviet Union en American hostages held by pro-Iranian an, producer, and talk show host 1534 – English Parliament passes the first Habsburg-ruled empire dissolves. launches Sputnik 2. On board is the first ani- groups in Lebanon. Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII 1954 – Kathy Kinney, American actress 1918 – The German Revolution of 1918–19 mal to enter orbit, a dog named Laika. 1986 – The Compact of Free Association and comedian head of the Anglican Church, supplanting begins when 40,000 sailors take over the 1960 – The land that would become the becomes law, granting the Federated States the pope and the Roman Catholic Church. 1955 – Phil Simms, American football port in Kiel. Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands inde- player and sportscaster 1592 – The city of San Luis Potosí is found- 1929 – The Gwangju Student Independence was established by an Act of Congress af- pendence from the United States. 1956 – Kevin Murphy, American actor, ed. Movement occurred. ter a year-long legal battle that pitted local 1988 – Sri Lankan Tamil mercenaries at- puppeteer, producer, and screenwriter 1783 – The American Continental Army is 1930 – Getúlio Vargas becomes Head of residents against Port Authority of New York tempt to overthrow the Maldivian gov- disbanded. the Provisional Government in Brazil after a and New Jersey officials wishing to turn the ernment. At President Maumoon Abdul 1961 – Dave Hahn, Japanese-American 1793 – French playwright, journalist and bloodless coup on October 24. Great Swamp into a major regional airport Gayoom's request, the Indian military sup- mountaineer and journalist feminist Olympe de Gouges is guillotined. 1932 – Panagis Tsaldaris becomes the for jet aircraft. presses the rebellion within 24 hours. 1961 – Greg Townsend, American foot- 1812 – Napoleon's armies are defeated at 142nd Prime Minister of Greece. 1964 – Lyndon B. Johnson is elected to a full 1992 – Democratic Arkansas Governor ball player the Battle of Vyazma. 1935 – George II of Greece regains his term as U.S. president, winning 61% of the Bill Clinton defeats Republican President 1962 – Gabe Newell, American busi- 1817 – The Bank of Montreal, Canada's old- throne through a popular, though possibly vote and 44 states, while Washington D.C. George H. W. Bush and Independent candi- nessman, co-founded the Valve est chartered bank, opens in Montreal. fixed, plebiscite. residents are able to vote in a presidential date Ross Perot in the 1992 U.S. presiden- 1963 – Davis Guggenheim, American 1838 – The Times of India, the world's larg- 1936 – Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected election for the first time, casting the majority tial election. director, producer, and screenwriter est circulated English language daily broad- President of the United States. of their votes for Lyndon Johnson. 1996 – Abdullah Çatlı, leader of the Turkish 1963 – Howard Ballard, American foot- sheet newspaper is founded as The Bombay 1942 – World War II: The Koli Point action 1967 – Vietnam War: The Battle of Dak To ultranationalist organization Grey Wolves, ball player Times and Journal of Commerce. begins during the Guadalcanal Campaign begins. dies in the Susurluk car crash, leading to 1965 – Mike Springer, American golfer 1848 – A greatly revised Dutch constitu- and ends on November 12. 1969 – Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard the resignation of the Turkish Interior Minis- tion, drafted by Johan Rudolph Thorbecke, 1970 – Jeanette J. Epps, American aero- 1943 – World War II: Five hundred aircraft M. Nixon addresses the nation on television ter, Mehmet Ağar (a leader of the True Path space engineer and astronaut severely limiting the powers of the Dutch of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate Wilhelm- and radio, asking the "silent majority" to join Party, DYP). monarchy, and strengthening the powers of 1970 – Doug Zmolek, American ice shaven harbor in Germany. him in solidarity on the Vietnam War effort 1997 – The United States imposes econom- hockey player parliament and ministers, is proclaimed. – World War II: Two supreme com- and to support his policies. ic sanctions against Sudan in response to 1944 1973 – Sticky Fingaz, American rapper, 1867 – Giuseppe Garibaldi and his follow- manders of the Slovak National Uprising, – Mariner program: NASA launches its human rights abuses of its own citizens 1973 producer, and actor ers are defeated in the Battle of Mentana Generals Ján Golian and Rudolf Viest are the Mariner 10 toward Mercury. On March and its material and political assistance to and fail to end the Pope's Temporal power captured, tortured and later executed by 29, 1974, it becomes the first space probe to Islamic extremist groups across the Middle 1973 – Christian Picciolini, American in Rome (it would be achieved three years German forces. reach that planet. East and Eastern Africa. businessman and manager later). 1946 – The Constitution of Japan is adopted 1975 – Syed Nazrul Islam, A. H. M. Qama- 2014 – One World Trade Center officially THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 - PAGE 3 Obituaries Arts Beat Contact roxanne@thewestfieldnewsgroup • 413-562-4181 / Ext. 118 By MARK G. AUERBACH Reading Series, running Nov. 5-22, which includes three cut- Obituaries online at: westfieldnews.com/categories/obituaries Correspondent ting-edge plays exploring race and the American dream, two Hershey Felder, the pianist, playwright, and theatrical staged by Regge Life. Richard Wesley’s Autumn opens the Gail Marie Dubay (née Skop) impresario, has brought his one-man portraits of Irving Berlin, series on Nov. 5-8, followed by Kermit Frazier’s Kernel of WESTFIELD: Gail Marie Dubay (née Skop) passed George Gershwin, and Tchaikovsky to area theatres, including Sanity, Nov. 12-15. The series concludes with Lydia R. away at home in Westfield, Berkshire Theatre Group and Hartford Stage. Both theatres Diamond’s Smart People, staged by Aimee K. Michel, Nov. MA on October 31, 2020 presented Felder digitally as well, in fundraisers for the venues 19-22. Online registration to view any or all the plays is after losing her battle to pan- when the pandemic began. Felder is riding out the pandemic in required. Registration is free, but donations are requested. For creatic cancer. She was born Florence, Italy. He’s announced a series of productions to be details. www.shakespeare.org. on January 6, 1951 at Noble streamed. His season opens with A Paris Love Story, with Hindsight, a three-episode podcast series, has been devel- Hospital in Westfield, MA to Felder as Claude Debussy on November 22. Feldfer’s portrait oped by The Piti Theatre Company in WMass and Ridgefield, Walter and Angela of Tchaikovsky airs Dec. 20. Felder will play Yiddish writer CT’s Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. The podcast series, (DeMartino) Skop. Gail Sholem Aleicham (whose stories inspired Fiddler on The which utilizes local actors, according to Piti Director Jonathan graduated high school from Roof) in a program, Before Fiddler, with Klezmerata Fiorentina Mirin, was created to coincide with the Museum’s exhibit, Ursuline Academy in on Feb. 7. Felder premieres Puccinj, the story of the composer Twenty Twenty, a group show of drawings in which seven art- Springfield, MA. She gradu- of La Boheme, Tosca, and Turandot on March 14, followed by ists respond to the lived experience of this historic year. For ated with a Bachelor’s of the world premiere of Anna & Sergei, where he portrays Sergei details: www.aldrichart.org. Nursing from UMass Rachmaninoff, who has a strange meeting with Anna Anderson, For A Fallen Veteran, Mark Gionfriddo’s new jazz piece Amherst in 1977. Gail and the woman believed to be Anastasia, on May 16. Hartford commemorating those who died from COVID19 at the her then husband Henry Stage will participate in all of the screenings. For details: Holyoke Soldiers Home, will have its world premiere on Dec. moved to California, where www.hartfordstage.org. Berkshire Theatre Group will partici- 10, when performed by the Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke she gave birth to her daugh- pate in the Debussy screening. For details: www.berkshirethe- College on their Hot Jazz on A Cold Night virtual concert. ter Shana in 1979. Gail was a professor of nursing atregroup.org. For details about Hershey Felder: www.her- WWLP meteorologist Brian Lapis narrates. Gionfriddo, a education for the University of California, Berkeley. sheyfelder.net. Holyoke native, is the creator and director of The Big Gail and her family returned to Western Mass in 1984, Berkshire Theatre Group has announced its holiday pro- Broadcast! At Mount Holyoke, and Lapis is that production’s where she began her 25 year career as an Administrative gramming, which includes a Nov. 20-Dec. 20 performance run star. The concert airs on ZOOM. https://mtholyoke.zoom. Coordinator for Noble Hospital, before finishing her of Truman Capote’s Holiday Memories, to be staged in the us/j/ career at Genesis HealthCare Center. Gail was a (outside) Courtyard of The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Larissa FastHorse, the Native American playwright who woman who showed her love through service. She Russell Vandenbroucke adapted Capote’s work for the stage, won a MacArthur Genius Award, will be speaking virtually on cared for her patients, family, and served the commu- and Eric Hill directs. David Adkins stars as Capote, with Tim November 10 at 7 p.m. on a panel sponsored by the UMASS nity of Westfield for the majority of her life. Gail loved Jones as Buddy, Corinna May as Miss Sook Falk, Daniel Fine Arts Center. WAM Theatre presents her The Thanksgiving to entertain. She was well-known for her summertime Garrity as “Man” and Isadora Wolfe as “Woman.” According Play on Nov. 19-22. Her presentation is free. Advance reserva- pool parties, big Italian dinners, and holiday gatherings, to Kate Maguire, it’s an outdoor performance with two tions required. For details: www.fineartscenter.com. especially for Christmas which was always her favor- 30-minute acts, and the audience will be invited inside to warm James Corden, late night TV host, won the 2012 Tony, ite. Gail loved her small group of close-knit friends, but up during intermission. BTG also presents the 6th Annual Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his perfor- was closest to her best and dearest friend of 65 years, Children’s Holiday Extravaganza, a day-long virtual event on mance in Richard Bean’s comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, Joanne (Fox) Kaspar, as well as her long-time compan- Nov. 29. For details: www.berkshire theatregroup.org. based on Carlo Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters. PBS ion David Collinge. WAM Theatre, which donates a portion of the box office Great Performances will air the National Theatre production Gail leaves behind her daughter Shana Dubay and proceeds from their Mainstage productions to organizations with Corden, directed by Nicholas Hytner, beginning Nov. 6 son-in-law Rich Spitzer, granddaughter Evelyn Spitzer, that work for gender equity locally, nationally, or internation- on PBS stations. For details: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/ step-father Ralph Sheldon, brothers Robin and Steven ally, scored a big hit with its recent production of Lisa gperf/james-corden-one-man-two-guvnors-3vihv1/12150/ Sheldon, sister-in-law Edite Sheldon, and niece Loomer’s ROE, which chronicled the backstory of Roe v. Broadway’s Best are featured on PBS Great Performances Danielle Sheldon. Gail was predeceased by her father Wade. Over 1,800 people streamed the production, and WAM on Fridays in November. The documentary, Fiddler: A Miracle Walter, mother Angela, and aunt Mary Barber. was able to donate $4,500 to three beneficiaries: the Abortion of Miracles airs on Nov. 13 on most PBS stations. It’s the story Calling hours will be on November 4th from 4pm- Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts (ARFWM), the of the creation of the 1964 Broadway blockbuster Fiddler on 7pm at Firtion Adams Funeral Home at 76 Broad Railroad Street Youth Project (RSYP), and SisterSong. This The Roof, which has become a staple in theatres across the Street, Westfield, MA. Gail will be laid to rest the fol- brings WAM’s donation total since its founding in 2010 to globe. On Nov. 20, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, which had its lowing morning at 11am in Russell Cemetery in more than $80,000. For details: www.wamtheatre.com world premiere at Goodspeed Musicals down river before Russell, MA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations Silverthorne Theater and Time To Tell have joined forces heading to Broadway, airs. Holiday Inn is based on the movie in Gail’s name to the Prevent Cancer Foundation at to produce a virtual community event, Survivors’ Voices: classic of the same name, and it’s simply superb, with Bryce preventcancer.org. Works of Resilience Written and Read by Survivors of Pinkham and Corbin Bleu singing and dancing their way Childhood Sexual Abuse, to be staged in January. Created by through a series of standards. Lea Solonga, backed by the Jackie Humphreys, LICSW with Donna Jenson from Time To Sydney Symphony Orchestra, showcases the actress, who Tell, and Lucinda Kidder from Silverthorne Theater, the pre- made her Broadway debut in Miss Saigon, before starring in Westfield Gas + Electric sentation offers Survivors, based in the Pioneer Valley an Les Miserables, Flower Drum Song, and Allegiance. For series opportunity to share their original writing regarding their expe- details: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/broadways-best- Covid-19 Relief Program riences of CSA and their paths of healing in a creative, com- 2020-about-the-series/11997/ WESTFIELD — Westfield Gas + Electric and the munity-supported, and survivor-led, virtual weekend. Deadline ArtsBeat TV/Radio chats with WAM Theatre’s Talya Municipal Light Board have established a $500,000 fund to to express an interest in participating is Nov. 11. For details: Kingston and Springfield Symphony Orchestra Maestro Kevin provide assistance to residents of Westfield who are finan- https://www.timetotell.org/survivor-voices Rhodes on November 6 at 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/ cially struggling due to effects of the current pandemic. It has The Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents its second WSKB. If you miss the broadcast, catch it after the fact on been a challenging year for many, and this program will installment of Masterworks In-Depth with Carolyn Kuan Nov. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/ provide additional support for those who are struggling to 6-8. Maestra Kuan takes a deep dive into the music originally watch?v=GaKV7wyg66M balance their utility bills along with other daily expenses. selected to be performed live at The Bushnell. Her guests ——— Residential, small commercial (E21 and E22 rates), and non- include composer Kevin Puts and flutist Adam Walker, who Mark G. 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The cus- tomer service team can be reached at 413-572-0100. Star Lights luminaria fundraiser WESTFIELD - Honor the stars in your life with luminaria this December, sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum. This is a wonderful opportunity to remember and honor fam- ily and friends and to recognize workers who are helping us get through these difficult times. Luminaria will be displayed in front of the Athenaeum and at other downtown locations on three Saturdays (Dec. 5, 12, and 19) from 5 to 8 p.m., weath- er permitting. Each personalized luminaria is $6 and may be ordered on-line JONATHAN MIRIN REGGE LIFE (Venmo and Google Pay accepted) or by sending in an order HERSHEY FELDER form and check (payable to FOTWA). Purchasers may pick up their luminaria to take home on the last day of the display at 8 p.m. The deadline to order is Nov. 7. 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It’s a jungle out there for Gail Cook and Shelly Bourque at Saturday’s Trunk or Treat. (MARC ST. Erika Nolan-Parkhouse has a basket of treats at the ready. ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

It’s monstrous fun for Shauna Collins and Abby Kane. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Southwick police Sgt. Rhett Bannish delivers the goods to Aiden and The Johnson family brings Toy Story characters to life at Southwick’s 2nd annual Trunk or Treat Event held Owen Quinn. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Saturday at Southwick Regional High School. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Members of the Southwick fire department bring their own costumes to the fun. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

It’s spooky time at the Southwick Trunk or Treat. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Bobby Clark gets some treats from ashleigh Potts. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Who are they? Only Camden and Courtney Caruso know. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD Henna and Alias Van Etten cruising for treats. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) NEWS) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 - PAGE 5

Carter Joaquin gets some treats from John Conner at Addison Davenport and mom Kelli bring a “grave” sensibility to Saturday’s Trunk and Treat event at All Stars Dance Center. “Hair” is the name of the game for Charly and Mike Roots Road. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Townsley. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) All-Stars Dance Center Halloween Event

Melissa Berube and Olivia Jensen get ready to hand out candy at Saturday’s Halloween Trunk or Treat Event at All Stars Dance center. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD Ashlyn Baran and Brianna Albee are furry candy carriers. (MARC Breau family members get a treat from Catherine NEWS) ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Jensen. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

“Mr. Fabulous” (aka Jeff Gosselin) has a Shelby Starsiak, Briana Peloquin, and Kallee Conner basket of treats for trick or treaters. (MARC Cars line up on Root Road for the All Stars Dance Center Halloween Trunk or collect raffle tickets. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Treat event Saturday. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) NEWS)

Hope Trembley and Becca Matthew have The Hulk (Adam Cabral) meets the cowgirl (Emma Boutilier). (MARC ST.ONGE/ a message for trick or treaters. (MARC Kimberly Kurtz with Maddileigh Maher are ready to THE WESTFIELD NEWS) ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) scare. (MARC ST.ONGE/ THE WESTFIELD NEWS) PAGE 6 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS SPORTS

Getting A Kick Out Of It It’s soccer time at Roots Athletic Center! (Photos by Marc St.Onge)

COLUMN 10 Things (I Think) I Know Westfield, Westfield Technical Academy, and By CHRIS PUTZ St. Mary’s high schools, as well as Southwick Sports Editor golf. I had the pleasure of meeting some of 1. Twenty years ago when I started my the nicest, smartest kids. The Greater career at The Westfield Evening News, the Westfield area’s future is in great hands. New England Patriots were a lowly 5-11 7. Westfield definitely missed out on some without a Super Bowl title. For the first time championship titles with the cancellation of in two decades, it feels as if they may be high school sports this past spring. Had the trending in that direction again. postseason not been canceled this fall due to 2. How about those Cow…er, Pittsburgh coronavirus concerns, I truly believe we The rules are quite simple: choose the winner from every game on the Sunday slate. The entrant with the most Steelers?!? The 2020 version of the Steel would have seen several championship runs wins will be deemed the weekly winner. winning entry must also beat the Putz. The total combined points from Curtain is the NFL’s lone unbeaten at 7-0. from the Bombers, Tigers, and Saints. the Sunday night game will be used to break any ties. If any ties still remain, a random drawing will used to de- 3. Seeking some normalcy, it was a wel- 8. Longtime Westfield High School gym- termine the sole winner. Entry forms must be postmarked and mailed OR DRO PPED OFF to: reminder publishing, come sight to see “This is Us” return to televi- nastics coach Joanne Hewins has the Bombers 181 Root Road, westfield, Ma 01085 or emailed to: [email protected] every Friday before that sion this past week …at least until the charac- back on top again in that sport. This past weekend’s football games by 11:59 p.m. One entry per household. Each weekly winner will be entered into a ters were wearing masks. I am not sure how I week, junior Lizzie Galczynski won her first drawing held at season’s end. If less than 6 weeks of the 2020 pro football season is played due to Coronavirus, feel about that… all-around competition, propelling the protests, or any act of God, there will be no end o f season drawing prizes awarded. In the event of a game not 4. …Although watching the “Superstore” Bombers to their third straight victory. being completed, that game will not be considered in the final tabulation for that week’s games.good luck! staff deal with the early days of COVID was 9. Westfield girls volleyball seniors Irelis Entry Forms will appear in the printed edition of The Westfield News daily Monday thru Friday, and weekly in hilarious. It was fun to laugh again. Rodriguez and Viktoria Pavlyuk delivered a The Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, Easthampton Reminder and Chicopee Herald. The 5. With no real release dates in sight for sensational performance on “Senior Night” Putz’ Picks and winners will be published in the Saturday edition of the Westfield News and in the following movies, it appears we will have to savor the last week, slamming the competition for the week’s editions of The Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, Easthampton Reminder and latest fun, mind-bending thriller from seventh straight time this season. The Chicopee Herald. Picks and winners will also be posted on TheWestfieldNews.com and on TheReminder.com Christopher Nolan, Tenet. I’m going to have Bombers improved to 7-0 with a 3-1 win over to rewind the tape on that one again before the visiting Amherst Hurricanes. WEEKLY PRIZE: $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO DELANEY’S MARKET. you I give you my full grade. 10. Just for the record – – what coach – ALL WINNERS WILL BE ENTERED IN OUR END OF SEASON DRAWING – 6. As the abbreviated high school sports fall Hewins and volleyball head coach Tyler season comes to an end, I want to personally Wingate have done for their respective pro- congratulate every student-athlete at grams is legendary. GRAND PRIZE 2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE SUPER BOWL PARTY $250 $100 Billips GIFT CARD GIFT CARD Continued from Page 1 IINCLUDES: was cut back years Super bowl Sunday - Party for 10 people ago, cities and towns $500 VALUE don’t have enough (alcohol NOT included) money to do the things they need to do,” 807 Williams StREET longmeadow • wilbraham Billips said when he 99 Springfield Road, Westfield, MA Longmeadow, MA westfield announced his www.shortstopbarandgrill.com www.michaelszwedjewelers.cOM www.delaneysmarket.com impending retirement back in January. “With aging infrastructure, it’s difficult to keep WEEK 9 PICKS NAME: up.” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2020 ______BIllips said he and his wife Kim, who J Denver @ J Atlanta retired from the City ADDRESS: of Chicopee in May, J Seattle @ J Buffalo ______plan to travel and J Chicago @ J Tennessee spend time with their grandchildren, but J Baltimore @ J Indianapolis ______may have to wait until after the pandemic. He J Carolina @ J KANSAS CITY ______said they already had J Detroit @ J Minnesota to cancel some of the PHONE: ______trips they had planned. J N.Y. Giants @ J Washington DPW sign flashing J Houston @ J Jacksonville well wishes to David Mail or email completed entry form to: Billips on his last J LAS VEGAS @ J L.A. Chargers Beat the Putz day, Oct. 30. (KIM Pittsburgh Dallas Reminder Publishing BILLIPS PHOTO) J @ J Miami Arizona 181 Root Road J @ J Westfield, MA 01085 TIE BREAKER: sports@thewestfieldnews.com 2020 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FALL SCHEDULES J New Orleans @ J Tampa Bay NOTE: 1 ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLD Wed., Nov. 4 @ St. Mary’s, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. TOTAL POINTS:______

WHS boys/girls cross country vs. Hampshire, Westfield Technical Academy boys soccer This contest is open to any/all readers eighteen (18) years of age or older, unless otherwise specified by Reminders Publishing, LLC. Contest is open to U.S. residents only. Reminders Publishing, LLC employees and their relatives are not eligible for the contest. Odds of winning a prize will depend on the number of qualified entries. All contest entries become the sole property of Reminders Publishing, LLC. Only one winner or 3:30 p.m. @ St. Mary’s, Bullens Field, 6 p.m. qualifier per household will be allowed. The decision of Reminders Publishing, LLC, is final. All contestants acknowledge as a condition of entry, that Reminders Publishing, LLC has a right to publicize or broadcast the winner’s name, character, likeness, voice, or all matters incidental herein. All prizes are non-transferable and void where prohibited by law. No cash substitution of prizes allowed. Winners understand and agree WHS gymnastics vs. Hampshire, 6 p.m. Westfield Technical Academy boys/girls cross that they are responsible for any and all taxes incurred on prizes received within the year of winning. If required by Reminders Publishing, LLC, or its affiliates, winners must sign a liability release prior to receiving their prize. Prizes will be mailed either first, second, or third class U.S. Mail at the discretion of Reminders Publishing, LLC. If the prize is to be mailed, it is the responsibly of the winners to provide Reminders Westfield Technical Academy girls soccer vs. country vs. St. Mary’s @ Westfield High School, Publishing, LLC with a current and correct mailing address. Reminders Publishing, LLC is not responsible for, nor obligated to replace, any lost, stolen, or damaged prize sent through the U.S. Mail. If the winner is instructed by Reminders Publishing, LLC or its affiliates to personally pick up their prize, it must be claimed within thirty (30) calendar days of winning. Upon pick-up of prize, proper picture identification (i.e. valid Easthampton, 4 p.m. 3:30 p.m. driver’s license, passport) from the winner may be required. Reminders Publishing, LLC will not notify winners of the time remaining on their prize. It is the responsibility of the winner to claim the prize within the thirty- (30) day timeframe. All unclaimed prizes after thirty (30) days will automatically be forfeited. Reminders Publishing, LLC is at liberty to give away any unclaimed prize at the end of the thirty- (30) day grace Westfield Technical Academy boys soccer period. In the event that a winner voluntarily chooses to not accept a prize, he/she automatically forfeits all claims to that prize. Reminders Publishing, LLC then has the right, but not the obligation, to award that prize to a contest runner-up. Reminders Publishing, LLC may substitute another prize of equal value, in the event of non-availability of a prize. Employees of Reminders Publishing, LLC and their families or households @ Gateway Regional HS, 4 p.m. Fri., Nov. 6 are ineligible to enter/win any contest. All contestants shall release Reminders Publishing, LLC, its agencies, affiliates, sponsors or representatives from any and all liability and injury, financial, personal, or otherwise, resulting from any contests presented by Reminders Publishing, LLC Additions or deletions to these rules may be made at the discretion of Reminders Publishing, LLC and may be enacted at any time. Contestants WHS girls soccer @ Hampshire Regional HS, enter by filling out the “Beat the Putz” pick sheets, included in Monday through Friday’s editions of The Westfield News and The Original Pennysaver. Copies of entry forms will not be accepted. Contestants choose one team to win each game from the list of NFL games for that particular week. The winning entry will be the one with the most wins on Sunday. In the event of a tie among more than one entry, the Sunday night 6 p.m. game score will be used as a tie-breaker. Contestants are to choose the total number of points scored in the Sunday night game. To be given credit for the tiebreaker, the contestant must come closest to the total Thurs., Nov. 5 points scored in the game. Reminders Publishing, LLC will award a maximum of one (1) prize per week. The exact number of prizes awarded each month will be decided by Reminders Publishing, LLC in its sole discretion. The prizes to be awarded each week will be determined by Reminders Publishing, LLC In the event that there are more eligible winners than the number of prizes awarded for a particular week, Reminders WHS girls volleyball vs. Amherst-Pelham Westfield Technical Academy boys soccer Publishing, LLC will randomly select one winner for that particular week. Winner is determined by most correct games won. The tiebreaker is used when more than one entry have the same number of wins. At that point, the total number of points given by the contestant will determine winner. In the event of a game not being completed, that game will not be considered in the final tabulation for that week’s games. The grand Regional HS, 4:30 p.m. @ Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m. prize winner will be selected by a random drawing of the weekly winners from the 17-week regular season. This contest is merely for entertainment purposes. It is not meant to promote or to facilitate gambling or Westfield Technical Academy girls soccer illegal activity. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 - PAGE 7

SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly AGNES Tony Cochran RUBES Leigh Rubin

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020: Concentrated, enduring and triumphant, you’re a fighter with the stamina to hang in there. This year, you’re greatly vindicated, and you succeed beyond your wildest dreams. You also will stop suffering as much. If single, break down the wall between yourself and others and express your feelings more, then you’ll find your DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker mate. If attached, your love connection seems especially karmic and promises hap- piness in 2021. CANCER is always by your side.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Expect some interesting conversations. New ideas are suggested, and business combines gracefully with pleasure. Your energy level is enhanced. Romantic urges are pronounced, and you will express your love. Tonight: Natural magic will work quickly to intensify the SCARY GARY Mark Buford relationship. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Imaginative plans increase your income. A hunch as well as new developments in your field lead to worth- while new opportunities. Be careful not to discard memorabilia and keepsakes impul- sively. Tonight: Tense family situations from the past are resolved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Today augurs a fresh start Crosswords and brings a cycle of higher energy, lead- ing to much accomplishment. Frustrations will melt away. Direct irritation into con- structive venues and the world will be at your feet. Tonight: Focus on what you DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni want. Go for close and intimate. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Consider consequences and options first. Quiet the mind through medi- tation. Psychic communication with wild creatures will be especially lucid. Your creative talents shine. Use your imagina- tion. A child or new friend inspires you. Tonight: You might just want to luxuriate and take a nap. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Today brings the gift of friendship. Get involved with groups, cul- tivate those whom you would enjoy as friends. Politics and community issues can B.C. Mastroianni and Hart be a catalyst for association. Enjoy life and put plans in motion for future dreams. Tonight: Take the night off. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Today highlights public rec- ognition and your career. Be alert to chang- es in your field. Very keen competition is present. Dispel confusion by double- checking for precision and accuracy. Be diplomatic during discussions. Tonight: An uncharitable comment made would come back to haunt you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Your natural cleverness is enhanced. It’s a perfect day to begin writ- ing a book, assembling artistic creations or ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie selecting educational goals. Work incorpo- rating music and art from faraway lands can elevate your spirit. Interactions with a child will be especially happy and comfort- ing. Tonight: Relax. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Financial obligations relating to others can be resolved. Sincerity is the best way to process and release old resent- ments. Get in tune with how you really feel and let others know. You overcome compe- tition or other obstacles with aplomb. Tonight: A partner’s perspective is ground- ed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Cooperation and tolerance are essential today. You’ll be aware of the ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett importance of upholding justice and main- taining balance. A deep awareness is pres- ent. Your intuition is wonderful. Heed those inner voices, and you’ll be guided toward success. Tonight: Fun date night. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  The quiet and cool hours will have a rejuvenating power. A health chal- lenge can be overcome. Adopt a live-and- let-live attitude toward others. Make few demands and seek no favors. Negotiate to avoid conflict. Tonight: An online meeting opens new doors. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Today brightens your personal life. Your sense of style and people skills Cryptoquip ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe are also excellent. Network. Nurture a promising new relationship. Your artistic talents are in top form. Practice playing an instrument or create a drawing. Tonight: Speak your mind. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  There can be some stress involving family members. A residential move or change to your workspace is possible. Differences are resolved through discus- sion or emails. Take sensible precautions, and all will be well. Tonight: An elderly relative might need your assistance. BORN TODAY Photographer Walker Evans (1903), actress Lois Smith (1930), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (1987) PAGE 8 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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