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VOL. 86 NO. 151 $1.00 TUESDAY,TUESDAY, AUGUST JUNE 27, 10, 2017 2021 VOL. 75 cents 90 NO. 189 COVID closes tortellini maker after 70 years By HOPE E. TREMBLAY the items for sale. Correspondent DeBartolo purchased the business in WESTFIELD — After more than 70 2014 and is the third owner of the com- years in business, Angy’s Tortellini is pany. According to its website, Angy’s closing its doors. Tortellini was created in 1949 as a way With a heavy heart, President and for Angiolina Campanini to support COO Ed DeBartolo made the announce- herself and her three children. ment Aug. 9. DeBartolo believed in the product “We did everything we could,” said and moved here from Arizona to run DeBartolo. “When COVID hit, it dev- the Westfield-based company. He said astated us. We couldn’t recover from his family remains in Arizona and he that.” plans to return home to spend time with All remaining inventory will be sold them. to the public at Angy’s 77 Servistar DeBartolo said closing the company Industrial Way headquarters, starting was not an easy decision. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 10, with “Last year we were down 12 employ- additional sales Aug. 11 and 12, if sup- ees,” he said, “so we couldn’t keep up plies last. with production that short-staffed. And we’re not the only one.” “I think we will definitely sell out by DeBartolo said wage increases and Wednesday,” DeBartolo said. raw product increases throughout the A minimum of two units of products pandemic have impacted many compa- will be sold per person and customers nies. can purchase products by the case. In Some of Angy’s largest customers addition to Angy’s famous tortellini, are sports venues and with restrictions DeBartolo said its bread crumbs, pizza dough and garlic bread will be among See Angy’s, Page 5

Starfires on fire Fireworks fill the air at Bullens Field after Friday’s Starfires game. See story and photos Page 6. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Angy’s Tortellini on Servistar Industrial Way in Westfield. (PHOTO BY MICHAEL BALLWAY / THE WESTFIELD NEWS)

Baystate Noble Hospital’s ER certified for geriatric care By MICHAEL BALLWAY emergency room has staff designated to serve geriatric patients, defined as age 65 and older. in the Pioneer Valley with this certification, Staff Writer older patients, procedures to screen patients “Our numbers are definitely higher now,” Shukla said, and the only one in the Baystate WESTFIELD — When older patients arrive for dementia, delirium and fall risk, as well as said Dr. Sundeep “Sunny” M. Shukla, Baystate Health network. at Baystate Noble Hospital’s emergency room, equipment on hand to address age-related Noble’s chief of emergency medicine. “The Shukla said improving geriatric care was doctors and nurses don’t just treat the injury or physical needs, such as mobility aids. geriatric population is an exponentially grow- one of his goals when he arrived at the disease that brought them there. They’re also “We couldn’t be more proud to receive this ing population of patients.” Nationwide, he Westfield hospital in March 2020. The final trained and equipped to address the age-spe- accreditation,” said Ronald Bryant, president said, “they account for about 20 percent of piece of the puzzle was a $5,000 grant the cific needs of seniors. of Baystate Noble Hospital. “It spotlights our (emergency room) visits; by 2040, there’s talk hospital received in January. About half that Baystate Noble recently received Level 3 commitment to providing inclusive, and of them being about 40 percent of the visits. money paid for the application fee, while the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation patient-centered care for our senior patients.” We have to be able to provide specialized care other half purchased some of the supplies that from the American College of Emergency In 2019, about one-sixth of the 30,000 emer- for them.” Physicians. The honor means Baystate Noble’s gency room visits at Baystate Noble involved Baystate Noble is one of only two hospitals See Noble ER, Page 3 ‘Passion for giving back’ will benefit schoolkids By AMY PORTER said, describing himself as a “people Staff Writer person.” He said he started Project WESTFIELD — When Westfield Give Back to help parents who can’t resident Tyler Hannum started college afford a new backpack every year and online at Devry University this year, he to help with school supplies. Hannum became inspired to give back to the said he is happy that he is able to help. community. Reporting on the status of the project “I’ve been out of school for six last week to Dargie and the two princi- years,” said Hannum, who is studying pals, he said he had filled 48 pencil internet technology and cyber security cases each with three pencils, three at the university. “Technically, this is mechanical pencils, two highlighters, the first time I’m going to college.” two red pens, two black pens and a Hannum contacted his former vice pink eraser. He said each backpack will principal at Paper Mill Elementary have two folders and one notebook school, Susan Dargie, and asked how inside, along with a box of crayons, a he could give back to the children in box of colored pencils, and a box of the community. Dargie, who is now the markers. In addition, each backpack director of curriculum and instruction will have hand sanitizer, safety scissors for Westfield Public Schools, suggest- and silly putty “to help distract the kid- ed backpacks with school supplies in dos and help with anxiety,” Hannum them, and Project Give Back was born. said. Initially, Hannum set a goal of buy- He also got his coworkers at ing and filling 24 backpacks. He then T-Mobile in Westfield, where he is in doubled that number to 48, and decid- telecommunications and cell phone ed to give them to Highland and sales, involved in the project. His man- Munger Hill elementary schools. ager Alexander Brown is donating “I went back to college this year, so backpacks. Drawn downtown I wanted to give back to the commu- Hannum said he plans to organize Kyle Finnell and Dev Merchant talk with illustrator Eric Clarke at Saturday’s ArtWalk in down- nity. I always have a passion for giving another Project Give Back next year, town Westfield, sponsored by ArtWorks Westfield. More photos on Page 3. (PHOTO BY MARC ST. back and helping the community and ONGE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS) helping people in general,” Hannum See Giving Back, Page 3 PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS

HERSHEY FELDER GREGG EDELMAN CORINNA MAY LAIONA MICHELLE (submitted photo by WILD THYME BAND (SUBMITTED PHOTO) (SUBMITTED PHOTO) (submitted photo) T. Charles Erickson) (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Arts Beat By MARK G. AUERBACH the highlights: Eric Hill stages Willy cal starring identical twin opera sing- Simone Musical to its Goodspeed by her many roles on Broadway. For Correspondent Russell’s Broadway comedy hit, ers, Jim and John Demier, plays the the River Series, running Aug. 4-29. details: www.berkshiretheatregroup. Members of the Springfield Shirley Valentine, the story of a drab Workroom at A.P.E. @Hawley in The Goodspeed production features org. Symphony Orchestra will perform Liverpool housewife, who is trans- Northampton, Aug. 13-15. My Evil Springfield native Broadway artist The Wild Thyme Band brings with the Kevin Sharpe Group at The formed by a Mediterranean holiday. Twin exposes tenderness and vulnera- Laiona Michelle as the music legend. Celtic folk music to the Huntington Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival in Corinna May stars, Oct. 1-24, at The bility beneath masculine bravado as the Michelle wrote and conceived the Town Green on Aug. 15, as the Historic Springfield on Aug. 14. They are also Unicorn Theatre. Irving Berlin’s White twins tell the story of their lives in musical with the support of Goodspeed. North Hall Association’s second out- scheduled to perform Morning Music Christmas, adapted from the film for words and song. It is a tribute to sibling For details on Berkshire Theatre door concert of the summer. (In case of at Stearns Square on Aug. 28, and Sept. Broadway, comes to the Colonial love, with songs by Eric Sawyer, script Group’s production: www.berkshire- rain, this concert will be held inside 4 at NOSH in Springfield. For details: Theatre, Dec. 3 to Jan. 2. Gregg by Harley Erdman, and staging by Ron theatregroup.org. For details on Stanton Hall next to the Green). The www.springfieldsymphonymusicians. Edelman directs and Gerry McIntyre Bashford. For details: www.eventbrite. Goodspeed by the River: www.good- Wild Thyme Band will draw from the com/events. choreographs. Under the tent outside com/e/my-evil-twin-tickets- speed.org. rich repertoire of Irish and Scottish The Great American Songbook the Colonial Theatre, Mike Wartella 161654098761?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Andy Warhol in Iran, a new play traditional music and includes some Singalong. Hershey Felder, a frequent directs Tor Krautter’s J.P. Prescott’s King Lear, starring Christopher by Brent Askari (American French Celtic music as well. For performer at Berkshire Theatre Group Traveling Medicine Show on Sept. 10, Lloyd, this summer’s big hit at Underground at Barrington Stage), will details: www.northhallhuntington.org. and Hartford Stage, has been streaming a throwback to the 19th century travel- Shakespeare & Company, is available be given a staged reading at Barrington ——— programs for both theatres (and others ling tent shows. Wartella also stars as via streaming through Aug. 28. For Stage on Aug. 22. Reginald L. Douglas Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at nationwide) during the pandemic from J.P. Prescott with Gina Coleman, The details: www.theatermania.stream/ stages the Barrington Stage commis- American University and The Yale his home in Florence, Italy. He’ll be Picky Bastards, Rosebud Red and Opal shakespeare-co. sioned play. Anthony Rapp from School of Drama. He has worked for streaming an audience participation Raven Cirque of Gypsy Layne, Summer of Simone. Nina Simone, Broadway’s Rent and If/Then stars. arts organizations nationwide, and program on Aug. 22, to benefit selected Comedian Juggler Dan Foley, the musician, composer, and artist to be For details: www.barringtonstageco. reported on the arts for print and regional theatres, among them Magical Comedy of Peter Gross and exact. Berkshire Theatre Group cele- org. broadcast. Mark produces and hosts Berkshire Theatre Group. He’s taking Sara-tonin Flow Performance Art. brates the late artist with Christina Stephanie J. Block, Tony Award ArtsBeat, Athenaeum Spotlight and On song requests too. For details: www. There’s a fine calendar of tribute bands, Ham’s play with music, Nina Simone: winner for The Cher Show, performs The Mark for WCPC15 and 89.5fm/ berkshiretheatregroup.org. local singers and dancers and more. Four Women, Aug. 13 to Sept. 5 at the her concert Returning Home, at WSKB. He’s a regular contributor to Berkshire Theatre Group has For details: www.berkshirethe- Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Berkshire Theatre Group’s Colonial Pioneer Valley Radio and a member of announced its fall season at its venues atregroup.org. Goodspeed Musicals presents a new Theatre tent in Pittsfield, on Aug. 21. the Berkshire Theatre Critics in Stockbridge and Pittsfield. Among My Evil Twin, a new cabaret musi- musical, Little Girl Blue: The Nina She’s expected to perform songs from Association. Police Logs Major crime and incident report ment prevention order; SOUTHWICK Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 2:14 p.m.: vandalism/damage, Springdale Road, a male party 9:42 a.m.: Animal complaint, Rails End Road, caller reports a WESTFIELD reports that someone attempted to gain entry into his vehicle and dog bite; report taken; 9:04 a.m.: burglary/breaking and entering, Union Street, a caller caused damage to the driver’s and passenger’s side doors; 10:19 a.m.: Animal complaint, Tannery Road, caller reports a reports that somebody broke into her storage unit and stole a filing 3:07 p.m.: missing person, Fairfield Avenue, a caller reports that loose rottweiler; police advise the owner to put a leash on the dog; cabinet and a new padlock has been put in the place of her old one, her eight-year-old daughter has been missing for at least 30 minutes, 11:08 a.m.: Officer wanted, College Highway, telephone workers the responding officer reports that he would view the security foot- the responding officer reports that the State Police were contacted found narcotics paraphernalia in the grass near a business; age with the caller; with a requested for assistance in the search, a police detective 1:01 p.m.: Traffic complaint, Babb Road, resident flags down 12:40 p.m.: violation of 209A, Main Street, a caller reports that a reports that the Westfield Police drone will be deployed to assist police officer to report an ATV operating on the road; advised to call male party violated a restraining order by parking next to her in a with the search, the detective reports that the girl was located safely police when it happens; Main Street coffee shop and coming inside the store where she was, and unharmed, a police captain reports that the girl had run off on 6 p.m.: Suspicious person, Lexington Circle, resident reports a the responding officer reports that Everett F. Pitts, 78, of 7 Toledo her own and was not in danger from any adults. door-to-door salesman “with a bad attitude” traveling between Ave., Westfield, was placed under arrest for violation of a harass- houses on a hoverboard; information taken.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Tues., Aug. 10, 2021 is the 222nd day of the year. 143 days remain until the end of the year.

1821 – Missouri is admitted as the French Union withdraws its forces are indicted for the bombing. Mi- 1964 – Aaron Hall, American singer- ON THIS DAY 24th U.S. state. from Operation Camargue against chael Fortier pleads guilty in a plea- songwriter 1846 – The Smithsonian Institution the Viet Minh in central Vietnam. bargain for his testimony. 1965 – Claudia Christian, American 654 – Pope Eugene I elected to is chartered by the United States – At Massena, New York, the – Sixteen people are killed 1954 1997 actress, singer, writer, and director succeed Martinus I. Congress after James Smithson groundbreaking ceremony for the when Formosa Airlines Flight 7601 1346 – Jaume Ferrer sets out from donates $500,000. Saint Lawrence Seaway is held. crashes near Beigan Airport in the 1965 – John Starks, American bas- Majorca for the “River of Gold”, the 1856 – The Last Island hurricane 1961 – Vietnam War: The U.S. Matsu Islands of Taiwan. ketball player and coach Senegal River. strikes Louisiana, resulting in over Army begins Operation Ranch 1998 – HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee 1967 – Riddick Bowe, American boxer 1519 – Ferdinand Magellan’s five 200 deaths. Hand, spraying an estimated 20 Billah is proclaimed the crown 1967 – Gus Johnson, American ships set sail from Seville to circum- 1861 – American Civil War: Battle million US gallons (76,000 m3) of prince of Brunei with a Royal Proc- navigate the globe. The Basque sportscaster of Wilson’s Creek: A mixed force of defoliants and herbicides over rural lamation. 1967 – Todd Nichols, American sing- second-in-command Juan Sebas- Confederate, Missouri State Guard, areas of South Vietnam in an at- 1999 – Los Angeles Jewish Com- tián Elcano will complete the expe- and Arkansas State troops defeat tempt to deprive the Viet Cong of munity Center shooting. er-songwriter and guitarist dition after Magellan’s death in the outnumbered attacking Union forc- food and vegetation cover.[6] 2001 – The 2001 Angola train at- 1968 – Michael Bivins, American Philippines. es in the southwestern part of the 1966 – The Heron Road Bridge col- tack occurred, causing 252 deaths. singer and producer 1557 – Battle of St. Quentin: Span- state. lapses while being built, killing nine 2001 – Space Shuttle program: 1970 – Doug Flach, American tennis ish victory over the French in the 1897 – German chemist Felix Hoff- workers in the deadliest construc- the Space Shuttle Discovery is player Italian War of 1551–59. mann discovers an improved way tion accident in both Ottawa and launched on STS-105 to the Inter- 1585 – The Treaty of Nonsuch 1970 – Bret Hedican, American ice of synthesizing acetylsalicylic acid Ontario. national Space Station, carrying hockey player and sportscaster signed by Elizabeth I of England (aspirin). 1969 – A day after murdering Sha- the astronauts of Expedition 3 to and the Dutch Rebels. 1901 – The U.S. Steel recognition ron Tate and four others, members replace the crew of Expedition 2. 1971 – Sal Fasano, American base- 1628 – The Swedish warship Vasa strike by the Amalgamated Asso- of Charles Manson’s cult kill Leno 2003 – The Okinawa Urban Mono- ball player and coach sinks in the Stockholm harbour af- ciation of Iron and Steel Workers and Rosemary LaBianca. rail is opened in Naha, Okinawa. 1971 – Stephan Groth, Danish singer- ter only about 20 minutes of her begins. 1971 – The Society for American 2009 – Twenty people are killed in songwriter maiden voyage. 1904 – Russo-Japanese War: The Baseball Research is founded in Handlová, Trenčín Region, in the 1971 – Kevin Randleman, American 1641 – The Treaty of London be- Battle of the Yellow Sea between Cooperstown, New York. deadliest mining disaster in Slova- tween England and Scotland, end- mixed martial artist and wrestler (d. the Russian and Japanese battle- 1977 – In Yonkers, New York, kia’s history. 2016) ing the Bishops’ Wars, is signed.[4] ship fleets takes place. 24-year-old postal employee Da- 2012 – The Marikana massacre be- 1675 – The foundation stone of the 1905 – Russo-Japanese War: vid Berkowitz (“Son of Sam”) is ar- gins near Rustenburg, South Africa, 1971 – Justin Theroux, American ac- Royal Greenwich Observatory in Peace negotiations begin in Ports- rested for a series of killings in the resulting in the deaths of 47 people. tor London, England is laid. mouth, New Hampshire. New York City area over the period 2014 – Forty people are killed when 1972 – Angie Harmon, American 1680 – The Pueblo Revolt begins in 1913 – Second Balkan War: Del- of one year. Sepahan Airlines Flight 5915 crash- model and actress New Mexico. egates from Bulgaria, Romania, 1978 – Three members of the Ul- es at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport. 1973 – Lisa Raymond, American ten- 1741 – King Marthanda Varma of Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece rich family are killed in an accident. 2018 – Horizon Air employee Rich- Travancore defeats the Dutch East nis player sign the Treaty of Bucharest, end- This leads to the Ford Pinto litiga- ard Russell hijacks and performs – Rachel Simmons, American India Company at the Battle of Co- ing the war. tion. an unauthorized takeoff on a Hori- 1974 lachel, effectively bringing about 1920 – World War I: Ottoman sultan 1981 – Murder of Adam Walsh: The zon Air Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 scholar and author the end of the Dutch colonial rule Mehmed VI’s representatives sign head of John Walsh’s son is found. plane at Seattle–Tacoma Interna- 1976 – Roadkill, American wrestler in India. the Treaty of Sèvres that divides up This inspires the creation of the tional Airport in Washington, flying it 1978 – Marcus Fizer, American bas- 1776 – American Revolutionary the Ottoman Empire between the television series America’s Most for more than an hour before crash- ketball player War: Word of the United States Allies. Wanted and the National Center for ing the plane and killing himself on – JoAnna Garcia, American ac- Declaration of Independence 1979 1944 – World War II: The Battle of Missing & Exploited Children. Ketron Island in Puget Sound.[13] tress reaches London. Guam comes to an effective end. – Japanese American intern- – Thirty-two are killed and 1988 2019 – Ted Geoghegan, American 1792 – French Revolution: Storm- 1944 – World War II: The Battle of ment: U.S. President Ronald Rea- 1,000,000 are evacuated as Ty- 1979 ing of the Tuileries Palace: Louis Narva ends with a combined Ger- gan signs the Civil Liberties Act of phoon Lekima makes landfall in author, screenwriter, and producer XVI of France is arrested and taken man–Estonian force successfully 1988, providing $20,000 payments Zhejiang, China. Earlier it had 1979 – Brandon Lyon, American into custody as his Swiss Guards defending Narva, Estonia, from in- to Japanese Americans who were caused flooding in the Philippines. baseball player are massacred by the Parisian vading Soviet troops. either interned in or relocated by 2020 – Derecho in Iowa becomes 1982 – Josh Anderson, American mob. 1948 – Candid Camera makes its the United States during World War the most costly thunderstorm disas- baseball player 1793 – The Musée du Louvre is of- television debut after being on radio II. ter in U.S. history. 1983 – Kyle Brown, American soccer ficially opened in Paris, France. for a year as Candid Microphone. 1990 – The Magellan space probe player 1809 – Quito, now the capital of 1949 – An amendment to the Na- reaches Venus. Ecuador, declares independence tional Security Act of 1947 en- 1993 – Two earthquakes affect New TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS 1983 – C. B. Dollaway, American from Spain. This rebellion will be hances the authority of the United Zealand. A 7.0 Mw shock (intensi- mixed martial artist crushed on August 2, 1810. States Secretary of Defense over ty VI (Strong)) in the South Island – Ryan Eggold, American actor 1960 – Kenny Perry, American golfer 1984 1813 – Instituto Nacional, is found- the Army, Navy and Air Force, and was followed nine hours later by a and composer ed by the Chilean patriot José replaces the National Military Es- 6.4 Mw event (intensity VII (Very 1962 – Suzanne Collins, American Miguel Carrera. It is Chile’s oldest author and screenwriter 1985 – Melissa Barrera, American tablishment with the Department of strong)) in the North Island. television host and most prestigious school. Its Defense. 1995 – Oklahoma City bombing: 1963 – Andrew Sullivan, English- motto is Labor Omnia Vincit, which 1953 – First Indochina War: The Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols American journalist and author means “Work conquers all things”. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 - PAGE 3

Founder and president of ArtWorks Westfield “Men Of a Certain Age” Ed Bentley and Hugh Naggar of Crystal Creations is all Bill Westerlind addresses the crowd during a Dave Hebert of Hebee Pottery works on a Peter Curro bring music to the street event fired up as he creates a unique glass piece. dance presentation in Lambson Square. piece. Saturday. Walk in the arts

Crystal Miller of ArtSpace shows some artwork to Aurora Thielen and dad Ernie at Saturday’s SummerFest ArtWalk sponsored by ArtWorks Westfield. (PHOTOS BY MARC ST. ONGE / THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Larry and Betty Faulhaber check out some of the artwork on display.

Huntington Dance Centre dancers Evelyn Aleyana Ramos of the Dan Kane Young A colorful crowd listens to Abigail Drumm sing during Saturday’s SummerFest on Elm McGowan and Leah Boyer on the Lambson Square Singers entertains the audience. Street. stage. Noble ER Continued from Page 1 set a geriatric-friendly facility apart from a upset in older people, Shukla said, especially if He added that the certification isn’t just a rec- care physician. standard emergency room. they depend on being around familiar settings ognition of the services and equipment the hos- “This designation acknowledges the personal- This new equipment includes four-point and familiar people. He said he would like to pital can provide. It also denotes a level of staff ized care our Emergency Department provides canes, rollators — a walker that converts to a purchase iPads for use by geriatric patients, to training and focus. any senior adult who comes to us for emergency chair — and sound amplifiers for the hard of play mind-sharpening games as well as telecon- “You have to have continuous quality care,” commented Dr. T. Britton Percy, chief hearing. Shukla said the hospital has also pur- ference with their families. improvements,” he said. “You have to have edu- medical officer at Baystate Noble. “Patient chased items specifically designed for patients One simple requirement of the Geriatric cation for staff.” experience is important to us at Baystate Noble with dementia and delirium, such as activity Emergency Department Accreditation is that the Shukla said Baystate Noble trains its staff on Hospital, and we are intent on meeting any spe- boards to keep them mentally active, and night hospital be able to provide food and drinks for the specific needs of geriatric patients, with a cial needs our senior adult patients may have.” lights for those who have developed a fear of the patients 24 hours a day, not just at designated particular emphasis on “transitions of care”: Shukla said he’d like to see Baystate Noble dark. mealtimes. Many hospitals can’t meet this ensuring that the emergency room visit dovetails upgrade its certification from Level 3 to Level 2 Trips to the hospital can cause anxiety and requirement, Shukla said. with the patient’s other medical care. Part of in the coming months. According to ACEP’s being a certified geriatric facility is taking the website, that involves demonstrating a greater time to help the patient navigate the healthcare staff commitment to geriatric care; tracking Giving Back system, including assigning a case manager to patient outcomes; and submitting to an audit to Continued from Page 1 set up physical therapy or visiting nurse care, show that aging-friendly procedures are in and communicating with the patient’s primary place, among other requirements. and double the number of backpacks from 48 to 96. “Hopefully, I will contin- ue to double them. My big- Starzyk Twins are 80! gest goal is to choose one elementary school, and pro- 80th! vide a whole student body 80th! with backpacks,” he said, adding that will probably be a few years down the road. The principals whose schools will benefit this year are very thankful. 80th! “While we try to provide 80th! as much as we can for each student, having a brand new set of materials for the first day of school gives children a sense of pride and feeling T-Mobile Shift Lead Shinah Santiago, Manager Alexander of preparedness. Tyler Brown, and Project Give Back founder Tyler Hannum dis- 80th! Hannum is so passionate play items for the backpacks. (PHOTO SUBMITTED) 80th! about this project, and it is refreshing to see somebody “We are extremely grateful students will be able to start selflessly ensure that the for Tyler’s commitment and the year off on a positive Donald & Diane kids in our city are able to effort with this project. His note, coming to school pre- start the year out success- passion to help students in his pared for learning,” added fully,” said Munger Hill community is unwavering. Highland principal Jill principal Salvatore Frieri. We feel fortunate that our Phelan. PAGE 4 - TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT Sen. president backs masking in schools

By COLIN A. YOUNG State House News Service BOSTON — The pressure on the Baker administration to require masks in classrooms this fall gained a strong voice last week when Senate President Karen Spilka formally called on the governor to require universal masking in schools. "Public health experts and the American Academy of Pediatrics agree that universal masking in schools is an effective way to keep our vulnerable children and residents safe as we continue to fight this global pandemic. Parents, school staff and students seek clear, consistent direction as the school year starts, and they deserve to get it from the state," Spilka said in an Aug. 6 state- ment. "No one wants to go back to the dark early days of this public health crisis, and so we must do everything possible to keep people safe and our economy stable. Wearing a mask around vulnerable populations, including unvaccinated children and others, is a small and simple action we can take to do this." Students, families and educators are preparing for the third pandemic-influenced school year as case counts rise again thanks to the delta variant's continued spread, with vaccines not yet available for children younger than 12. To the dismay of teachers' unions and some parents, the Baker administration has left decisions around masking in schools to local officials. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued guidance "strongly" recommending indoor masking for all stu- dents in kindergarten through sixth grade and for all unvacci- nated students, staff and visitors. State health and education officials have recommended that schools allow vaccinated stu- dents to remain unmasked. "We fully expect cities and towns to make adjustments to do what's right for their specific school districts," Baker said last month, noting that vaccination and transmission rates differ from district to district. Spilka had previously indicated that she was leaning towards support for a school mask mandate. On July 26, she said she thought kids should be masked if conditions continued to worsen — since then, the daily average of new cases has climbed 31 percent and the state's positive test rate is up from 1.84 percent Focal points forming around to 2.61 percent. "I believe if the numbers keep creeping up and the delta vari- ant is still as prominent or more prominent than it is now when the schools start [at the] end of August, beginning of September, I think we seriously need to think about having children who next big energy legislation have not been vaccinated — whether they be under 12 [and] not able to be vaccinated yet or older but not vaccinated — to wear “Ideally, we will be looking at all of this in a regional con- a mask," she said after a meeting with Baker and House Speaker Analysts zero in on wind Ronald Mariano. text in the future, but I think we have the opportunity to work on that this session as conversations continue with neighbor- power, storage, grid, vehicles ing states about reforming the regional markets and ensuring that we can work together as a region to build out the trans- By COLIN A. YOUNG mission and interconnection we need to support clean genera- State GOP chair welcomes State House News Service tion throughout the region,” Energy and Environmental BOSTON — If recent sessions are any guide, there is a Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides said in February ‘helping hand’ from Trump good chance Gov. Charlie Baker will be poring over an omni- when Baker sent the climate bill back with amendments. “So bus energy and climate bill a year from now with lawmakers, By MICHAEL P. NORTON we absolutely need additional authorization to procure clean advocates and industry representatives waiting eagerly for the State House News Service power regionally and that will be a focus for us this session.” signing ceremony. While former President Donald Trump has been a punching bag — Energy Storage: As the state increases intermittent for Democrats in Massachusetts and an awkward topic for the Wide-ranging energy and climate policy has been on the renewable energy generation through offshore wind and solar, state's moderate Republicans, the chairman of the Massachusetts table and among the Legislature’s priorities as each of the last advocates say it will become even more important that Republican Party is an unabashed Trump supporter and is newly at least three sessions have wound down, though last session’s Massachusetts have large-scale energy storage options that touting his "one-on-one" meeting with Trump on Thursday. climate bill didn’t become law until it was re-enacted early in can charge up when there is excess and low-cost generation In a fundraising email Aug. 5, Chairman Jim Lyons included a the current session. and be deployed into the grid during high-cost peak times. photo to mark the occasion of his meetup with Trump, which also The parallel track of implementing the most recent law and “Harnessing the power of large-scale energy storage to included Lyons' wife Bernadette. working on the next one became apparent months ago as maximize the value of renewable generation, and to avoid Referencing Republicans who recently committed to donating to advocates pushed Beacon Hill to act with an urgency that at over-reliance on dirty fossil fuel fired generating units to pre- the party if it underwent a leadership change, Lyons wrote, "We least keeps pace with the changing climate and pitched broad serve reliability and balance variable renewable generation, is talked about the pay-to-play cabal's $1 million bribe to 'cancel' my legislation that would require utilities to provide 100 percent the next bold step Massachusetts should take to ensure that chairmanship of the Massachusetts Republican Party. I told him clean electricity by 2035, new buildings to be built without our future electric grid would in fact be clean, reliable and about our efforts to reform the MassGOP so that it works for you, fossil fuel heating, and that all new cars sold after 2035 be equitable for all Massachusetts residents,” FirstLight Power the grassroots, and not the elites and the connected class on Beacon electric vehicles. CEO Alicia Barton, the former head of the Massachusetts Hill." Though that legislation has not yet had a hearing before the Clean Energy Center, told the joint committee on July 23. Saying Trump "knows what it's like to take on the establish- Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Barton, whose company’s portfolio includes energy stor- ment," Lyons indicated that Trump is aware of the goings-on in Energy, the slate of bills that attracted testimony during the age, detailed for the committee two similar bills that would Massachusetts, where Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, who has handful of hearings the committee held before the Legislature’s create a procurement program for large-scale energy storage drawn support from unenrolled voters and Democrats to twice win August recess provide some clues about the issues the panel service similar to the processes the state and utilities have elections, has not decided on whether to run for a third term. is thinking about and what could ultimately end up in an end- used to procure offshore wind and hydroelectric generation. "President Trump told me he's with us all the way," Lyons wrote. of-session omnibus bill. She said the bills would “require the state’s investor-owned "He's seen the work we're putting in to bring a voter ID requirement Here are four areas that are likely to get some attention utilities to contract for service from large-scale storage to Massachusetts, ensure election integrity, and grow the grassroots. from the committee before the session wraps up in about a resources” and coordinate the dispatch of the storage assets President Trump believes in Massachusetts Republicans ... He year: with the wind and hydro generators. knows we're in the fight of our lives over the future of not just the — More Offshore Wind: Authorizing the state to go out to With the deployment of energy storage technology in tan- Massachusetts Republican Party, but our commonwealth in gener- bid for a greater amount of offshore wind power generation dem with clean energy generation, the offshore wind industry al, and he's willing to extend a helping hand." has been a mainstay of recent energy laws and the Legislature along the Massachusetts coast has the potential to be a more Last month, 16 individuals with a history of giving pledged to will have to keep upping the administration’s authorization if withhold donations to the GOP if Lyons remains in charge, accord- significant sector than “anybody ever imagined or appreciat- Massachusetts is going to hit the gigawatt-a-year pace that the ing to The Boston Globe, and promised to raise $1 million for the ed,” Gov. Charlie Baker has said. Baker administration says will be necessary in the 2030s. party should it "reorient party leadership" and take "appropriate — Interconnection and Grid Modernization: While The 2016 climate and energy law authorized 1,600 mega- action to restore the Massachusetts Republican Party's reputation." Massachusetts is busy trying to procure more renewable watts of offshore wind, and lawmakers authorized another "The state chair failed to denounce homophobia, used party energy resources, a complementary effort is afoot to make 1,600 MW in their 2018 energy law. That cumulative 3,200 resources to openly attack 29 of the elected Republican house sure the region’s electric grid is ready to accommodate it. Part MW authorization is expected to be used up once the state’s members, is under investigation by law enforcement for potential of that effort includes proceedings that the Department of utilities select the third project, following Vineyard Wind I campaign finance violations, and is facing calls for resignation Public Utilities has undertaken to study ways to improve how and Mayflower Wind, to enter into a contract with later this from elected officials, past party chairmen, and from major media utilities plan ahead for expanding and upgrading the distrib- year. outlets like the Boston Herald," they wrote in a letter to the uted energy resource integration process. The most recent climate law requires that the executive 80-member Republican State Committee. "Due to these events, we Another part of it, the Coalition for Community Solar branch direct Massachusetts utilities to buy an additional are no longer comfortable providing financial support to the Access’s northeast regional director Kaitlin Kelly O’Neill 2,400 MW of offshore wind power once the initial 3,200 MW MassGOP." said, should be a bill that seeks to allow utilities to analyze the has been secured. But supporters of offshore wind, like Sen. The Aug. 5 meetup occurred at the Trump National Golf Club upgrades and costs required to connect a new distributed Marc Pacheco, have been beating the drum that the state Westchester, which is located in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., according clean energy resource to the grid before the interconnection needs to keep authorizing more. to a state GOP aide. application has been submitted. Currently, the process requires “It is very important to continue to send the market signal the utilities to wait for the application to begin the planning to the offshore wind industry internationally that we’re not work, she said. over when we’re doing these three tranches, because their “This process is incompatible with the continued expedient planning is long-term planning as to how we’re going to deployment of clean energy resources in the state, and it will move forward here,” Pacheco told the joint committee during not support the continued growth of renewables that the com- a hearing last month. monwealth must continue to build and operate in the coming The Westfield News Pacheco promoted a bill that, among many other things, years,” Kelly O’Neill told the joint committee on July 28. She would direct the executive branch to require utilities to con- A publication of The Reminders Publishing, LLC added, “Improving the process by which clean, distributed duct additional offshore wind solicitations and procurements energy resources are interconnected to the electric grid is the “if it finds it is necessary to meet the statewide greenhouse Mike Dobbs Barbara Perry foundation to expanding our access to renewable energy, Managing Editor Sales Manager gas emissions limits” and would require that at least 10,600 decarbonizing our economy, and reaching 50 percent reduc- MW be procured by 2035. tions in statewide emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.” Mike Ballway James Johnson-Corwin Pacheco also urged the committee to keep the issue of off- Assistant Managing Multi-Media Manager Massachusetts has been part of a multi-state effort to Editor shore wind energy transmission in mind, particularly as the reform the regional energy system. Last year, Baker and other state’s third offshore wind contract gets closer to being Chris Putz Marie Brazee New England governors issued a formal call for changes to signed. Sports Editor Business Manager the regional electricity market, the transmission planning “It’s crucial right now to be talking about transmission now process and the governance of the New England power sys- that we will have three companies that are in that could actu- Fran Smith Lorie Perry tem operator. The governors said the regional grid has to ally sit down together with the administration and the General Manager Director of Ad Production evolve if the states are to meet their greenhouse gas emissions Legislature and start to talk about transmission, and how that targets. transmission could work so much better if we establish a grid Over the next three decades, the New England power sys- 181 Root Road, Westfield , MA 01085 on the ocean floor,” he said. tem is expected to accommodate much greater levels of clean The Baker administration, which also appears to have an energy resources than it currently does, which has the poten- appetite for more offshore wind power, is expected to renew (413)562-4181 tial to change the way energy flows across the grid. Today, www.thewestfieldnews.com its push this session for the ability to secure the power through a joint contract with neighboring states. See Energy Bill, Page 5 THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 - PAGE 5 Energy Bill Continued from Page 4 Golf tournament to power typically flows one way from the generator to the consumer charging an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle customer but the rise of distributed energy generation like solar charging station at different times of the day.” and wind could change that. “We need transportation solutions that both reduce green- benefit Vet Center “The power system as we currently know it is certain to house gas emissions and improve air pollution hotspots, which WESTFIELD — Friends of the Springfield Vet Center will undergo substantial change in the future,” Kate Bailey of the will not only improve quality of life but also save lives,” Staci hold a golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 14, at Tekoa Country New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission said in February. Rubin, vice president of environmental justice at the Club. — Electric Vehicles: Zero-emission vehicles are a major part Conservation Law Foundation, told the committee. “To do this, This ninth annual fundraiser tournament benefits a non- of the Baker administration’s strategy to meet the state’s green- we must take at least five actions. One, set fleet targets. Two, profit organization that helps Western Massachusetts veterans house gas emissions reduction goals, but getting enough of set deadlines to convert our public transit vehicles to electric reintegrate into the community and readjust following their them on the road is going to require work around cost com- vehicles. Three, improve our utility rate structures to support combat service. Friends of the Springfield Vet Center supple- ment the counseling service at the VA with educational, recre- petitiveness, battery life and access to charging infrastructure. electric vehicles. Four, identify funding to spur transportation ational and social programs for veterans. The Friends have Hitting the target of a 45 percent reduction from 1990 levels electrification, and five, set air pollution reduction targets.” funded equestrian therapy, yoga and qi-gong, trips to the by 2030 will “require that about 1 million of the 5.5 million Rubin said it is essential that Massachusetts set deadlines for Vietnam Wall and 9/11 Memorial, rock climbing, hiking, ski- [passenger vehicles] projected to be registered in the common- a transition to electric vehicles and pointed out that the climate ing and bowling, cook-outs and Red Sox tickets, among other wealth in 2030” be zero-emission vehicles, the administration law Baker signed earlier this year “notably excluded specific activities. The Friends also provide gift cards for food, gas and said in its 2050 decarbonization plan, which also calls for a targets to transition from fossil fuel to zero-emission vehicles.” household items, and emergency financial grants for veterans requirement that all new cars and passenger trucks sold in Sen. Michael Barrett, who co-chairs the Telecommunications, identified by the VA staff. Massachusetts be zero-emission vehicles starting in 2035. Utilities and Energy Committee with Rep. Jeff Roy, said the Golf tournament entries are $90 per individual, or $360 for Various organizations testified before the joint committee climate law requires that the executive branch set an overall a team, and include 18 holes of golf, including a cart; conti- late last month on bills that would hasten the adoption of elec- emission reduction target and a sublimit for the transportation nental breakfast; and buffet dinner. Contests and prizes include tric vehicles by requiring all public motor vehicle fleets and sector for 2025 by July 1, 2022 — one month before the current low score, closest-to-pin, longest drive and hole-in-one. motor vehicle fleets serving a public purpose, including school legislative session will wind down its formal business. That Raffles will also be available. buses, to be made up of electric vehicles by 2035, ordering the means a transportation sublimit could be in place when the Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Tekoa, 459 Russell Road, MBTA to purchase or lease only zero-emission buses starting Legislature is hammering out the final details of its next major Westfield, with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Early registration is in 2030 and to operate exclusively zero-emission passenger climate and energy bill. recommended, with checks payable to “Friends of the buses by the end of 2040, and to require utilities to propose a “So there’s a timing issue that we want to be thoughtful Springfield Vet Center Inc.” and mailed to Diane Snow, 13 rate “designed to reflect the cost of providing electricity to a about,” Barrett said. Country Club Drive, Westfield, MA 01085. For more informa- tion, call 413-568-9672 or email [email protected]. Cat shelter now open Wednesdays Kids can paint rocks at Angy’s WESTFIELD — The Westfield Homeless Cat Project will now Continued from Page 1 offer adoption hours on Wednesdays. Adoption clinic hours are Stanley Park next week now 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and 5-7 p.m. keeping fans out of stadiums for many months, a big part of Thursdays. WESTFIELD — Children can paint a Stanley Park rock and Angy’s revenue was lost. WHCP is also seeking gently used household goods and fur- take it home at a special event next Wednesday, Aug. 11. “We lost $1.5 million just from sports venues alone,” nishings to be sold at upcoming tag sales. The shelter also continue Organizers will provide rocks found throughout the park’s DeBartolo said. to collect new and gently used jewelry, handbags, scarves and grounds for the children to paint. Each participant will be able Keeping the company going with that large of a hit was a other women’s accessories, which will be offered for sale during to take home his or her “special” rock upon completion. The struggle. regular business hours at Choice Health, 307 E. Main St., goal of this free program is to inspire children to be creative, “I tried everything, and I tried to keep my employees Westfield. All donations should be dropped off at 1124 E. use their imagination and have some fun. employed as long as possible . . . this doesn’t just affect me,” Mountain Road, Westfield. All proceeds go directly towards the Rock painting will take place 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 11, weath- he said, adding that staying open was “a losing battle.” care of WHCP’s cats and kittens. er permitting. For further information, visit www.stanleypark. DeBartolo’s social media announcement received numerous Westfield Homeless Cat Project also accepts food, supply and org or call the park office at 413-568-9312. responses from Angy’s fans who lamented the loss. One poster monetary donations as it continues to assist cats at risk and in need. said the news was “devastating” and other said they wouldn’t The shelter is in desperate need for cat food donations, especially know what to do without Angy’s tortellini soup. DeBartolo canned Fancy Feast and Friskies, as well as cat and shelter supplies thanked the commenters for their kind words and support over such as litter, towels and blankets, household cleaners and paper products. Monetary donations would be most appreciated. Send local briefs to The Westfield News the years. WHCP never denies a cat or kitten in need, and depends upon WESTFIELD — Now, more than ever, our readers want to WESTFIELD PURPLE HEART TRAIL the generosity of donors. Donations can be dropped off or sent to know about your business. As we slowly bring back local busi- 1124 E. Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Donors may also nesses, it is important to share what you offer, when and how check out WHCP’s Amazon wish list at www.amazon.com/hz/ people can make purchases or utilize your services and just wishlist/ls/2UX2QSYXRP3OG. know that you are open. Amazon customers can support WHCP while shopping on Are you hosting online events or offer remote services? We Amazon Smile. The site has the same products, prices and shop- want to know! Send briefs, photos to press releases@thewest- ping features as Amazon.com, but buying at www.smile.amazon. field news.com com and selecting Westfield Homeless Cat Project as the preferred charity will result in the Amazon Smile Foundation donating 0.5

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Westfield Starfires starting pitcher Shayne Audet (New England College), of Springfield winds up for a pitch against Worcester Dan Hussey (Central Conn. State) beats out a pickoff attempt at first Kosta Drosidis (Anna Maria) locks in during his during a Futures Collegiate Baseball League game Friday base. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) at-bat. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) night at Bullens Field. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) Starfires in the midst of explosive run By CHRIS PUTZ innings of relief. Elges also allowed two hits. Cole Bartels, who smacked a run-scoring sin- Deshler said. “We’ve lost a couple tight home Sports Editor He struck out four batters, including three gle through the right side of the infield for the run derbys. We’ve blown some leads. We’ve WESTFIELD – It has been a constant straight to end the game. game’s first run. With one out, Kosta Drosidis just found ways to lose. It seems like we can explosion of epic proportions hovering over “My biggest problem all year has been knocked in the Starfires’ second run with a never get truly rolling. We’ll win one or two this year’s Westfield Starfires organization of throwing strikes so I was just trying to get sac-fly to center field. and then we’ll have just a deflated loss and it late. ahead and make them beat me as opposed to Audet got into another jam, walking the just hurts. It’s tough to bounce back from One week ago, the Starfires posted an eye- getting behind 2-0 and giving them fastballs first two batters to begin the sixth but Elges those sometimes, especially when you’re popping, franchise-record 18 runs in an 18-10 they can hit,” Audet said. bailed him out by retiring three of the next playing a ton during the week.” win over the Worcester Starfires, becoming “It’s really just getting ahead and attack- four batters to end the threat. “From the beginning of the summer and the first Futures Collegiate Baseball League ing.” Westfield extended its lead in the seventh planning from the fall,” Deshler continued, team to score 300 runs this season, more than Audet came out firing from the get-go, retir- inning. Hunter Pasqualini and Cole Bartels “we knew we had a roster that was going to six runs per game. ing the first three batters of the game, all on drew consecutive walks. An infield error on win a ton of games. For some reason, we have Then again on Friday, Westfield shut out strikeouts. Sean Burychka’s grounder scored one. With more L’s than W’s but hopefully down the Worcester 5-0 to close the gap in the playoff In the second, Audet got into a jam. Zach one out, Matt Garbowski hit a two-run chop- stretch we can play some good baseball and chase before the night was capped off with a Demattio and Lewis Barnum walked. Matt per through the infield for a 5-0 advantage. put ourselves in position for that fourth place spectacular fireworks show in front of a Maloney singled to load the bases. The “Their starter was really good,” Audet said, spot.” packed stadium at Bullens Field. Starfires starting pitcher came back to strike regarding Worcester’s Alex Amalfi, who The top four teams will compete in the “Any time you can shut out the other team out the next two batters, Sebastian Salado and struck out seven and allowed two runs over FCBL playoffs. and just manufacture a few runs and get a win, Kenny Mallory, Jr., though before forcing a five innings. “We were grinding back and “As long as we go out and play hard every that’s what we are looking for,” Westfield fly-out to end the inning. forth all game. When we finally got through it, day, we are going to be in every single game,” Starfires manager Tony Deshler said. “We Audet was lights-out in the third and fourth I knew we were going to win the game.” Deshler said. “I know that down the stretch.” need more of it down the stretch.” inning, retiring all six batters via the K. With just one week remaining in the FCBL Notes: Westfield split a double header with Westfield starting pitcher Shayne Audet Worcester starting pitcher Alex Amalti regular season and the Starfires knocking on Pittsfield, a 9-8 win (7 inn.) and 3-0 loss, (New England College), of Springfield deliv- duplicated the feat on the scoreboard with the playoff door, their manager offered up his Sunday after losing to the Brockton Rox, ered five scoreless innings to earn the victory. goose eggs in the run column until the fifth take on the season and a look ahead. 13-3, in eight innings Saturday to remain a Audet recorded 11 strikeouts, allowed two inning. “When I think of how talented we are and half game out of the playoffs. The Starfires hits, and walked four batters. Alek Elges Three straight Westfield batters reached how we have played the whole summer, we return home Friday to close out the regular (Webster University) provided four scoreless base to begin the bottom of the fifth, including should be right there as a playoff team,” season against Norwich at Bullens Field.

Hunter Pasqualini (Central Conn. State) scores a run as Matt Garbowski (UConn) waits at home plate. (MARC Fans fill the stands at Bullens Field Friday to watch the Westfield Starfires defeat the Worcester Bravehearts and see some (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) fireworks.

Good weather and good baseball fill Bullens Field Friday night for the Starfires game against Worcester. (MARC ST.ONGE/THE WESTFIELD NEWS) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 - PAGE 7

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Today you feel that life is grand! You will especially enjoy schmoozing with others in an entertaining way. Vacations, social outings, sports events and playful times with kids will appeal to you because you’re so SCARY GARY Mark Buford enthusiastic and upbeat! Tonight: Be careful about going overboard. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Home projects, especially some- thing to do with renovations or repairs, truly appeal to you in an exciting way today. In addi- tion, family conversations will be upbeat because people are eager to embrace big ideas! The key is to remain realistic. Tonight: Make sure things are doable. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  This is a happy day for you, because your ruler Mercury is dancing with lucky Jupiter. This makes you feel optimistic and Crosswords enthusiastic about whatever you do. You feel like a winner! You will enjoy talking to neighbors, DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni siblings and relatives. Tonight: Don’t promise more than you can deliver. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  This is an excellent day for busi- ness and commerce, because you feel confident about financial matters and ready to take the helm. Your ideas are big and ambitious, and your confidence and enthusiasm will help sell your concepts to others. Tonight: Remain realistic. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  You feel excited and confident about things today. You will definitely exude an aura of success. (“Look, Ma!”) However, be careful about acting cocksure or arrogant. Make sure you have your facts, and be careful not to B.C. Mastroianni and Hart coerce others. Tonight: Stay grounded. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  This is a feel-good day for you! You have a strong hunch about something, and you are sure that you’re right, which is why your confidence is running high. In addition, with fiery Mars in your sign, you’re ready to act on your intuition. Meanwhile, Venus will ensure that others agree with you! Tonight: Be realistic. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  This is the perfect day to talk to friends or groups and get others to endorse your way of thinking. Your enthusiasm about some- thing will convince everyone to sit at your table and go along with what you want to do. You can deal with groups successfully, especially young- ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie er people. Tonight: Don’t go overboard. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  You will be successful when talk- ing to bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs or the police today, because you appear confident, assured and knowledgeable about whatever you say. Guard against going overboard or being too cocky. You might want to pull your reins. Tonight: Don’t bite off more than you can chew. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  This is a fabulous day to make travel plans, because you are upbeat, enthusiastic and ready to think big! Likewise, your ideas related to publishing, the media, the law and medicine are also ambitious. It’s a strong day for writers and podcasters. Tonight: Stick to the ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett facts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Be careful in discussions about shared property, inheritances and money issues, because you might be tempted to give away the farm. This is because you’re thinking in large strokes and you feel very generous. Tonight: Stay reasonable. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Discussions with partners and close friends will be lively and upbeat today! Everyone is full of big ideas, including you. Nevertheless, it’s easy to go overboard today or see things as being better than they are. Keep this Cryptoquip in mind. Tonight: Keep your feet on the ground. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe  You’re not afraid to entertain big ideas related to your job today, or any task, for that matter. Meanwhile, issues related to your health are encouraging. You feel more optimistic. Likewise, anything related to a pet will please you, because everything is going so well today. Tonight: You’re happy.

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