I would like to thank you all …..my wonderful accordion friends around the USA and the world for your kind and comforting thoughts. My husband, Asher, was extremely supportive of my accordion activities and I will continue as I know he would have wanted me to do.

I find that people who are involved with accordion/musical activities, not only have unique gifts and interests in music, but also have, in their character, the extra special and wonderful quality of being sensitive to others. Have you experienced this? I always felt this way and during these difficult personal times, I truly experienced first hand, the extra step that you took to send me your supportive and greatly appreciated feelings and thoughts. Words really cannot express how touched and grateful I am.

I would like to thank former USA Editor Kevin Friedrich for being the October Guest Editor. With his great skills and kindness, he produced a superb edition. Kevin was the wonderful USA editor for the first 10 years of the USA News website. He continues to offer his professional expertise in the many accordion activities that he is involved in.

When you read this month’s news, you will see that amazing accordion activities are being planned and available to all of you to attend. The many videos that are featured this month will educate as well as entertain you.

In the November USA news, you will read about the accordion being part of the World Series! An accordionist is in a group nominated for a Latin Grammy award! A famous actress discovers her musical talent and a special love for the accordion! New compositions are available! Roland and Coupe Mondiale news! And more!

Please continue to send your ideas for the news to Ritabelll@aol.com