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Broad Street Broad Street Central Square Washington Street W SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017 ART FOR LYNN’S SAKE Welcome to Be- Central yond Walls and Avenue the Lynn Arts and Cultural District 1 “Rock the Block” Central Square celebration. Union Street Mount Vernon Street The party caps off the successful 10- 9 day Beyond Walls Andrew Street 8 7 mural festival as 20 14 Exchange Stree international and 6 local artists invad- 2 ed the downtown, t changing the ap- Munroe Street pearance of 15 city Oxford Street 3 5 walls through public 10 Wa street art, one paint shington Street 4 can and brushstroke 13 11 at a time. Street Spring “Rock the Block” is a celebration of Broad Street community efforts, 12 from volunteers to benefactors coming W together for the Union Street ashington Stree project to grow feet and run through city streets. Market At right is the map of all mural 15 S locations for you to treet tour the 15 instal- OFF MAP: lations of art in the 16 City Hall Square Broad Street t downtown. Additional cover- age, Page A8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 POLICE/FIRE .............................A7 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 85° VOL. 139, ISSUE 191 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 66° REAL ESTATE ......................... A5-6 COMICS ....................................B4 LOOK! .......................................B8 PAGE B8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017 OBITUARIES REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Isaac B. Suggs, 44 Malden state senator Lewis NEAR SALEM BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION GORGEOUS PEABODY OUTSTANDING SPOT NEAR SAUGUS NEAR. SACRED HEART SCHOOL NEAR HOLY FAMILY HALL 1972-2017 $319,900 $449,000 $479,900 $324,900 $274,900 $309,000 6.5. 6. Isaac B. Suggs, 1. have Isaac here with 2. supports3. sex4. ed reform bill born on Oct. 18, us God wanted him 1972, he was the more and he has sixth child of seven joined his late father, By Steve Freker sored a successful amend- said. teaching students about children to Myrtle sister and stepfather FOR THE ITEM ment which requires the The legislation5. 6-room Princess is Annespecif Colonial- withthe importance of protect- 2. 6-room Princess Anne Colonial near Board of state Department ic on hownew roof,sexual brand neweduca up-to-the-minute- ing themselves from un- (Woods) Suggs and 1. 6-room Princessin eternal Anne Colonial.rest. Nice Veteran’s Village.MALDEN Modern grantite/stainless — Malden3. 7-room Ranch, completely renovated down kitchen, granite counter tops, all-new Isaiah Suggs (de- backyard, secondHe flleaves oor all todone mourn over, steel kitchen with beautiful deck, 1½ to the studs. 4 bedrooms,of gasElementary fi replaced living 4. 7 androom PrincessSec -Anne tionColonial. will4 hardwood be presented fl oors, carpeted bedrooms, at andintended 6. 6-room Princess consequences,” Anne Colonial with a wrap- cabinets updated, very spacious, and baths, washer/dryerstate hookup,Sen. and Jasoncentral room,Lewis, and a cozy privateondary deck overlooking Education lush bedrooms, (DESE) newly painted,large the yard closeage-appropriate a good-sized basement, levels possible familyLewis around said. porch and many updates. Sparkling ceased), stepson to plenty of windows.his $1,434passing, monthly P&I.his air. $16,000D-5th down Middlesex,payment, $2,065 isback a yard.key $2,178 monthly P&I. $16,800 to schools, transportation, and shopping. room. $1,264 monthly P&I, $9,700 down hardwood fl oors and good-sized bedrooms. Robert L. Woods (de- $11,200 downcompanion payment. Call 781-581-Melissa monthly P&I. $0 down for veterans. Call down payment. Call to781-581-5940 update or 781- the $11,400comprehen down payment.- $492moving Monthly payment,forward, “0” down forinclud veterans. Call- 781- He$1,383 said monthly the P&I. $10,800 type down of payment. com - 5940 or 781-593-7125. 781-581-5940backer or 781-593-7125. of legislation593-7125. re- sive health P&I.curriculum Call 781-581-5940 or 781-593-7125.ing: 581-5940 or 781-593-7125. prehensiveCall 781-581-5940 or 781-593-7125.curriculum ceased). He was the Snow; his mother quiring school districts brother to Isaiah Jr., Virginia Myrtle; his children Tyler, Isaac framework. — The benefits of absti- framed in the bill has that choose to offer sex- The bill does not man- nence, delaying sexual ac- been proven to be more (deceased), Rebekah, Isabel- Lyle, Isaac Bryant, Iycis, Jor- uality education ensureOPEN HOUSES la, Mary and Elizabeth. He de- dan, Damasae, Damani and date schools to provide tivity, and the importance effective at delaying sex- students are provided sexuality information, as of effectively using contra- ual activity among young parted this earth too soon on DaeJon; his siblings Isaiah with age-appropriate and July 17, 2017. Suggs Jr. and his wife Doro- local school boards and ceptives. people, increasing the rate medically accurate infor- schools still make all de- —Michael Ways to effectively in which young peopleKristine use Isaac attended the Lynn thea, Rebekah Suggs, Isabella mation. Connor Doyle cisions regarding sex ed- discuss781-581-5940 safe sexual activ- contraception, while781-718-7302 also Public Schools and graduated Suggs, Mary Brown and her An Act Relative to from Lynn Vocational Techni- husband Stephen, Elizabeth ucation. In Malden, it is ity.ext. 101 lowering rates of sexually Healthy Youth has won Sunday, July 23 cal Institute. He was a former Suggs-PresmyCindy Green and her hus- included as part of the — Relationship and transmitted diseasesNoon to 2 p.m. and 781-346-1407 state Senate approval and employee of Lynn Waste Water band Dupre, Mark Suggs, health curriculum at the communication skills to infections (STDs) and teen moves to the MassachuMaria - Directions: Treatment Plant, Eaton Corpo- Joanna Suggs, Diana Suggs- secondary school level. formLYNN healthy, respectful pregnancy. setts House for review.Boverini Parkland Ave. 781-424-4033 Lewis said the new bill relationships free of vi- Currently school dis- ration and the owner of Phat Wray and her husband Justin. $408,900 to Hurd St. Fades Barber Shop in Haver- He is also survived by a host The health education also maintains existing olence, coercion, and in- tricts that provide a sex- 12 Carter Rd. 148 Broadwaycurriculum in Massachu- state law that34 Oak Ridgeallows Rd. timidation, and to make11 Prudence uality Rd. curriculumto Prudence must Rd. hill for eight years. ofCeleste nieces, Panias-Taylor nephews, aunts, un- Welcome to Prudence Rd., a quiet Pine Hill neighborhood Saturday, July 22 • 2 to 3:30 p.m. 781-956-7557 Sunday, July 23 • setts11 a.m. topublic 1 p.m. schools has parentsSaturday, to remove July 22 • 11:30their a.m. to healthy1 p.m. decisions about adopt a written policy to IsaacSunday, was July 23the • 1father to 2:30 of p.m. Tyler cles, cousins and friends.Directions: Euclid Ave. to Broadway LYNN on a dead-end street. This oversized Cape has 4 large Bryant Suggs and Isaac Lyle Service information: His not been updated since childrenNew-to-market homefrom on the Lynn/Lynnfieldsex educa line. 8-room- sprawlingrelationships Ranch with 3 andbedrooms, sexual each with a- doublegive closet. Plenty parents of room for andLYNN legal Directions: Broadway to Carter Rd. LYNN Lynn/Peabody line. Charming1999, Bungalow bill with 2supporters $299,000 said. tionbedrooms, programs 1½ baths, fireplaced and living room,gives formal diningity. room, all hardwood storage in one of the many guardiansclosets, full basement notificationor and NEWSuggs PRICE. Waterfront born onto Flax Heather Pond. Once youSmith. see funeral service willbedrooms, be held living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, floors, finished fireplaced family room, laundry room and much more. Over a half an eaves on the second floor. The quarter-acre lot has a “Providing comprehen- acre of private land. Close to all major highways, shopping and schools. A must see. theAlso, view from Isaacthis Colonial’s Bryant farmer’s porch Suggs you’ll on Tuesday at 11 a.m.updated in bath, the hardwood floors, bonus room in school districts clearer — Physical, social,level, private andyard with a informcovered patio themarea for of$430,000 the right to $379,900 basement, screened front sive,porch, newer age-appropriate, tilt-in and entertaining. Newer roof, new oil tank, brand new hot want to make it your own. Pride and ownership guidance on how to notify emotional changeswater tank, of 1-car hu garage- andwithdraw 2 additional off-street their child from Jr. and Iycis Suggs born to First Baptist Church,windows, and105 1-car garage shinesDemita in this 6-roomPendelton. Colonial with Isaac 3 bedrooms, was Main St., Saugus. Burial will medically accurate infor- parents about these pro- man development;parking human spots. Hardwood floorsall throughout.or part Walk toof the instruc- updated kitchen, 1½ baths, living room with gas mation to our youth is the Sewell Anderson, one of Lynn's best elementary schools. fireplace,known formal for dininghis infectiousroom, hardwood smilefloors, follow in Pine Grove Cem- grams. anatomy, reproduction,Close to Lynn Woods, Gallagher tion. Park, Barkland Notification Ave. Dog to par- largeto yard,all pluswho a 2-car he garage. met. He enjoyed etery. Visitation is Monday best way to prepare them “I’m pleased that the and sexual development.Park, Gannon Golf Course, andents Routes 1 and 95. guardians must spending time fishing, hiking, 5-8 p.m. in the GOODRICH to make safe and healthy Senate was able to ad- — Age-appropriate in- be in English, as well as skiing, hunting, four-wheel- Funeral Home, 128 Washing- choices,” Lewis said. vance this legislation that formation about gender any other commonly spo- Included in that curric- will strengthen education identity and sexual orien- ken languages by parents.
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