Car Breaks Have Lynn Ward 1 on High Alert Marbleheader Talks the Talk
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SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 Marbleheader talks the talk Car breaks about walking the Walk have Lynn MARBLEHEAD — A breast cancer, she wants to help ensure cancer. So far, $21 million has cancer survivor has been named excellent, compassionate, and been collected. Ward 1 on co-chair of Sunday’s North Shore life-saving cancer care nearby. Proceeds support oncology ser- Cancer Walk. Registration for the 6.2-mile vices at North Shore Medical Dr. Allyson Preston of Mar- walk starts at 7:30 a.m. and the Center and the Massachusetts high alert blehead has participated in the walk is set for 9 a.m. from Salem General/North Shore Cancer charity for years. She began Willows Park on Fort Avenue in Center. when her children were in stroll- Salem. Walkers are encouraged In the past, contributions have By Thomas Grillo ers. This weekend, her 9-year-old to take shuttles from Shetland supported renovations, clinical ITEM STAFF granddaughter will walk for the Properties at 29 Congress St. trials, wellness services such as LYNN — A rash of car break-ins second time. For more than two decades, the massage and acupuncture to help has spurred a city councilor and the Preston volunteered, she said, walk has brought the community WALK, A7 police to issue a warning: lock your because as a physician who beat together to raise money to ght Dr. Allyson Preston car. Ward 1 Councilor Wayne Lozzi said he has heard from constitu- ents and saw postings on Facebook Celebrating about a series of car burglaries in the last two weeks. “It might be the result of so much centuries more drug use that there are young people out there stealing from un- locked vehicles,” he said. “It’s that in Saugus time of year and these hoodlums are going around looking for open By Bridget Turcotte vehicles and stealing whatever’s in ITEM STAFF view.” The break-ins have been reported SAUGUS — Five women cele- on Harris, Colmer and Cedar Brook brated a combined 513 years of roads, Lozzi said. life Friday afternoon. A homeowner who has lived on Muriel Fresco, 100, born on Colmer Road for 20 years and de- March 18, 1917; Marion Rum- clined to give her name said her son, 102, born on Nov. 2, 1915; husband’s Toyota Tundra was Nellie Warrington, turning 103, robbed in the driveway overnight born on Aug. 16, 1914; Marga- Tuesday. Fishing rods, a sh nd- ret Cohen, 103, born on June er, a cell phone charger, and change 20, 1914; and Theoni Dezerene, were stolen she said. 105, born on June 20, 1912, “He discovered it in the morning celebrated their milestones at a when he went out to the truck to birthday party held at Saugus get a wrench and noticed the glove Center, a nursing and rehab box was pulled open and he knew it didn’t look right,” she said. “He facility on Lincoln Avenue. Clockwise from top, Theoni “It’s remarkable (to have ve locks his car, so they must have Dezerene, who turned 105, looks at used a Slim Jim.” people over 100 years old),” said the birthday cake that was brought She said the neighborhood is safe Rumson, who lived in Revere out during the celebration at Sau- and such instances are rare. her entire life and worked at gus Center on Friday; Marion Police Lt. Michael Kmiec con- Polaroid. “It’s wonderful. I’ve Rumson, who turned 102, enjoys rmed there have been a total of 19 got such a wonderful family. the festivities during the birthday break-ins over the last two weeks God gifted me. I couldn’t ask for celebration; Nellie Warrington, 103, in Ward 1 and other sections of the anything better.” enjoys some ice cream; Margaret city including Dona and Mayfair Dezerene was proud to be Cohen, 103, left, and her daughter, streets and Sanger, Euclid, Lake the oldest birthday girl in the Beverly Stone, wait for certi cates View, and Magnolia avenues. bunch. She said she was im- to be handed out; Muriel Fresco, “Thieves will break a window if pressed with the party. 100, enjoys the cake and ice cream. they see something extremely valu- “It’s quite an idea,” she said. able inside, but for the most part “It brings back good memories.” ITEM PHOTOS | SPENSER HASAK they are looking for the easy score,” A Saugus resident since 1949, he said. “They will pull on door han- Dezerene is a rehab patient dles at night and if they nd one who will return home when she open, they’ll take anything they can regains her strength, she said. stuff into a backpack.” She and her 95-year-old friend Thomas Grillo can be reached at drove to lunch to celebrate her [email protected]. birthday earlier in the week. Rosie the Riveter, who worked as a lathe operator during INSIDE World War II, had a word of advice for younger generations. “If you pray to God, listen to In Lynn Tech steps up for veterans. A3 your parents, and ignore the naughty things, you will be In Sports good,” she said. “Go to school Late rally lifts Lynn 13s. B1 and be kind to people. That’s what matters.” LOOK! The centenarians gathered Iarrobino celebrates with family members over cake retirement. A8 and ice cream, brought by state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus). Wong also gave the birthday girls citations from the State House. “They have seen so much life,” said Wong. “They could teach us a lot.” Bridget Turcotte can be reached at [email protected]. Fol- low her on Twitter @BridgetTur- cotte. Thin blue line leads No bail for man charged in from Lynn to Medford murder of delivery driver By Bridget Turcotte shot in his car. By Matt Demirs father, Kevin J. Calnan, ITEM STAFF Brito pleaded not guilty to FOR THE ITEM an attorney who was a charges of rst degree mur- Massachusetts State Po- SALEM — A New Hamp- der, aggravated rape, aggra- MEDFORD — Padraig lice trooper for 26 years. shire man pleaded not vated kidnapping, armed Calnan is the latest “He is the best guy on guilty to the murder of a member of the family the planet,” said his fa- 24-year-old Atha’s Famous robbery while masked, and to join law enforcement, ther. “He is smart, studi- Roast Beef deliveryman illegal possession of a re- making his dad proud. ous, physically in shape, in Essex County Superior arm and ammunition. He The former Lynn resi- and a voracious reader. Court Friday. was ordered to remain held dent, who served on the Part of his personality is Brian Brito, 21, of Man- without bail until his next Boston University Med- that he is a caring per- court appearance on Aug. COURTESY PHOTO chester, N.H., is accused ical Center police force, son and always wants to of killing Mohammadreza 10. was sworn into the Med- x things between peo- Padraig Calnan, center, with Medford Police Sina Zangiband on March A man who witnessed ford Police Department ple.” Chief Leo Sacco, left, and his father, Massa- 27 in Lynn. Zangiband was the shooting told police he on Wednesday. Calnan said his son’s chusetts State Police Lt. (Ret.) Kevin J. Cal- delivering food on Bowl- saw a dark-colored Audi Calnan was joined by nan, Esq., at a graduation ceremony held at er Street, near St. Pius V family, friends, and his CALNAN, A7 Local 103 IBEW Hall in Dorchester. School, when he was fatally MURDER, A7 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 HIGH 83° VOL. 139, ISSUE 168 LYNN .........................................A3 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 64° OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 OBITUARIES Jose J. Minaya, 51 Malden School Committee 1965-2017 member won’t seek reelection LYNN — Jose J. football, etc. Minaya, “Eddy,” age Jose Minaya was 51, of Lynn, passed preceded in death By Steve Freker Councilor-at-Large Deb- committee has faced in his ing skills for our commu- away unexpectedly by his loving mother FOR THE ITEM bie DeMaria. nearly four years of ser- nity.” Silverman, one of three vice. He stressed the impor- on June 20, 2017, of Mercedes Minaya MALDEN — Two-term natural causes. and is survived by teachers, two retired, on “Throughout, we have tance of the schools and Malden School Commit- Jose was born in parents, Remigio the committee, said he has consistently reinforced the role the committee the Dominican Re- Minaya and his wife teeman Larry Silverman been honored to serve. that the work being done plays in their steward- public on Aug. 21, Socorro Minaya; will not seek reelection. “It has been a great hon- with our students and ship. 1965. He graduated brothers and sisters, The Ward 3 representa- or to play a part in setting teachers should and will “Strong public schools from Lynn Vocational Techni- Carlos E. Minaya, Edgar Mi- tive on the eight-member the course forward for our come first,” Silverman are essential to strong cit- cal High School in 1985. He naya, Ediburga Minaya (Ella), panel told his colleagues great school system and said. “We have made great ies. In the coming years, continued striving by joining Miriam Minaya, Milagros Mi- on Monday. city,” Silverman said in a strides in looking at our Malden and its leaders the United States Army Re- naya, and Joel Minaya; chil- He was first elected in statement. long-term technology should make sure to de- serves “First Battalion Com- dren, Remy Minaya and his 2013 when he replaced He noted the many fi- plan, and understanding vote more resources to our pany D13” and served for wife Gicela Minaya, Christine former School Committee- nancial challenges and the importance of practi- greatest asset, our kids,” our country for more than 10 Minaya, Mercedes N.