AFTER 40 YEARS, a BEACON SHINES on LYNN WATERFRONT Ground Broken on $100 Million Development

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 AFTER 40 YEARS, A BEACON SHINES ON LYNN WATERFRONT Ground broken on $100 million development

ITEM STAFF REPORT LYNN — City and state of cials have spent 40 years anxiously awaiting the redevelopment of the former Beacon Chevrolet site, but it turned out to be worth the wait, EDIC/ Lynn Executive Direc- tor James Cowdell said at Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony. Carolina Trujillo A $100 million project leans on a balcony at would seem to be well the White House when worth waiting for. she went to Washing- Cowdell was joined by a ton in October for the host of city and state of- rst part of the HOPE cials, including Mayor fellowship. Thomas M. McGee and Gov. Charlie Baker, in cel- ebrating a mixed-use development that will result Ray of in 331 market-rate apart- front-page story on plans Above, shovels are ments and commercial for the redevelopment of at the ready for the space. A mix of studios, the site, which has been groundbreaking cer- one-bedroom and two-bed- HOPE emony of Breakwa- room units will rent from vacant for more than three ter North Harbor in $1,800 to $2,500. decades. Lynn’s Trujillo Lynn on Wednesday. “This is a momentous “This is the beginning of Gov. Charlie Baker, completes occasion for the City of unlocking the waterfront Lynn,” said McGee, who and converting it to an right, speaks about fellowship recalled ling legislation urban, mixed-use devel- the importance of the in the state Senate in 2002 opment,” he added. McGee project. and nding a Daily Item ITEM PHOTOS | SPENSER HASAK By Steve Krause from 1996 that included a BEACON, A3 ITEM STAFF LYNN — Now that Car- olina Trujillo has completed the second phase of her fellowship with the HOPE organization, she has a rm perspective on what she experienced. “I think participating in Every child this fellowship gives you better insights into what your responsibilities are deserves a as a Latina leader,” said Trujillo, who is the community relations direc- Christmas tor for the Essex Media Group and the coordina- By Daniel Kane tor of “La Voz,” the Span- ITEM STAFF ish-language publication. Trujillo was selected to When a family struggles around participate in the HOPE the holiday season, it takes its toll fellowship (Hispanas on everyone in the house. Often it Organized for Political can take a group effort just to make Equality) earlier this year ends meet. after receiving a nomina- For one single mother of three tion in October. She went young girls the whole family has to Washington for the to do what they can to get by, let rst part of the seminar, alone enjoy a great and memorable a nonpartisan executive Christmas each year that goes by. leadership program for This mother describes her daugh- outstanding Latina pro- Swampscott superheroes ters of ages 10, 5 and another just fessionals who, through a few years old, as “amazing and increased competence in lovable,” and says they’re always national security issues, helping around the house however can make urgent and go home to Nahant they can. That means helping with long-lasting improve- the household chores like cleaning ments in the lives of Lati- By Steve Krause us to stop,” said Reiser Wednes- Johnson School or watching their younger siblings nas in the U.S. and Mex- ITEM STAFF day, sitting in school gymnasi- rst-grader Freddy at times. ico. Every child deserves a day on um. “But once school was out, Fiore, 6, high- ves the The second half of that NAHANT — Nick Reiser and Johnson School alum- Christmas to forget about their fam- Anton Vasquez are best friends, we’d go out after school and play ilies’ troubles and smile, especially fellowship took place last ni who played on the month in Mexico City. and have been since their days all afternoon. three girls who help make their Super Bowl-winning HOPE and Grupo Sali- playing erce games of tackle “We’d wear the same clothes mother’s job any bit easier. Big Blue football team nas, in partnership with football in the Johnson School we’d wear to school,” Reiser said. Now this mom wants to give her the Woodrow Wilson Cen- schoolyard. “By the time I’d get home, I was when they visited the daughters a Christmas to remem- ter and the Aspen Institute “We’d be out every day at re- disgusting. All kinds of mud — school on Wednesday. ber, and she can’t do it alone. cess, playing tackle football, un- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK TRUJILLO, A3 til someone came over and told SWAMPSCOTT, A3 ITEM SANTA, A3

Michael Croke, Peabody City celebrates second from A holiday YMCA CFO to retire after left, hugs his more than 30 years. A2 St. Mary’s scholars wife, Siobhan, present in and his mom, Opinion By Paul Halloran Debbie. He was Cawley: Does Trump see FOR THE ITEM also welcomed Lynn eld himself as “inevitable” supervillain? A4 home by his LYNNFIELD — Michael LYNN — Academic excellence, leadership sister-in-law, qualities and getting involved in the com- Croke came home to hol- LOOK! Ryan, and iday lights, his smiling North Shore Christian munity were all on the menu Tuesday when her husband, Mayor Thomas M. McGee had lunch at St. family and a warm coat School fares well in Tim, Michael’s after spending 10 months Mary’s with the school’s newest scholarship robotics competition. A8 brother. His serving with the Massa- recipients. niece, Braelyn, chusetts National Guard Sports McGee dined and shared his philosophy on got a front row in Africa. Classical boys basketball public service with the inaugural recipients of seat with Santa “I am so happy to be aiming to continue the Msgr. Paul V. Garrity Scholarship, a four- Claus and the home, but I think I forgot positive momentum. B1 year full tuition award that was presented to family dog, how cold it can be,” Croke  12 incoming freshmen this year. St. Mary’s Cooper. told the crowd gathered Tech girls shooting for ITEM PHOTO | the tournament. B1 ST. MARY’S, A6 ANNE MARIE TOBIN LYNNFIELD, A2

OBITUARIES ...... A2 ENTERTAINMENT ...... A7 COMICS ...... B4 HIGH 32° VOL. 141, ISSUE 311 OPINION ...... A4 LOOK! ...... A8 DIVERSIONS ...... B5 LOW 27° POLICE/FIRE ...... A6 SPORTS ...... B1-3 CLASSIFIED ...... B6-7 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 OBITUARIES YMCA CFO to Carl T. Brewer, 67 Elizabeth M. Palleschi, 91 retire after more 1951-2019 SKOWHEGAN, Maine — Carl PEABODY — Elizabeth Mary T. Brewer, 67, of Skowhegan, (LeBlanc) Palleschi, age 91, of than 30 years Maine, died Dec. 6, 2019 at Peabody, formerly of Swamp- the Maine Medical Center. scott, passed away on Dec. PEABODY — The Carl was born Dec. 10, 10, 2019 from complications YMCA of Metro North has 1951 in Lynn, the son of the associated with ALS. lost a legend. late Roy and Carol Brewer. He Born in Saugus, the daugh- The YMCA announced grew up in Swampscott and ter of Luke and Tessie (Dou- that Lisabeth “Betsy” La- graduated from Swampscott cet) LeBlanc, and grew up Fontaine, who served as High School, Class of 1969. in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia Chief Financial Of cer at He is survived by his sisters, with her ve sisters and four brothers. She relocated back the YMCA of Metro North Nancy Brown of Swampscott, to the North Shore of Boston for more than three de- Phyllis Tisdell of Huntsville, in 1944 where she met and cades, will retire at the Ala.; nieces, Debbie, Cindy, end of the year. married the love of her life, Elaine and Karen, and a neph- John Palleschi of Swampscott LaFontaine spearhead- ew, Geoffrey. ed many initiatives in and had a wonderful marriage Service information: Ser- her career at the YMCA of 65 years until the passing vices will be private. To view of John in 2014. They raised of Metro North, none please visit www.Southern- Pauline, and Aline Cormier more important to the Carl’s obituary page or to seven children together and share an online condolence MaineCremation.com. now have 10 grandchildren of Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, Peabody and Lynn eld and Jean Pascas of Ottawa, communities than the and nine great-grandchildren. She is best known as a Ontario; and her sisters-in- capital campaign to build law, Yvonne Palleschi, Gloria the Peabody-Lynn eld Lisabeth LaFontaine fantastic cook, particularly a A holiday present in Lynn eld great baker, whose delicious Palleschi and Esther Michaud. YMCA, later renamed the She also leaves many nieces pies were top of the line. She Torigian Family YMCA transition at the YMCA the last-minute addition and nephews both in the U.S. LYNNFIELD is also well known for her pain honor of Peter Tori- of Metro North. The an- of a fth car on the 6 p.m. and Canada. Betty was pre- From A1 tience in knitting and in cre- gian, a former mayor of nouncement follows the run. ceded in death by her siblings ating artful handmade quilts Peabody. The Y of cially recent appointment in for last Saturday’s town “We were basically run- Verna Shea, Esther Boudreau, opened its doors on Nov. January of 2019 of Kath- holiday kickoff on the ning about 160 people ev- and many framed puzzles. Billy LeBlanc and Lawrence 6, 2006 and was expanded leen Walsh, who recent- Common. ery hour over the two days Betty is survived by her chil- LeBlanc. in 2013. Since its begin- ly took up residence in Croke, a 2008 Lynn eld the trolley ran,” said Rec- dren, Lisa Moffett of Peabody, Service information: Her fu- ning, the Torigian YMCA Lynn eld, as President High School graduate reation Commission chair- Angela and her husband, Ron- neral will be held on Monday has served thousands and and Chief Executive Of - and Guard sergeant, was man Rich Sjoberg. “It was ald (Crusty) Hamilton of Lynn, at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE thousands of people in lo- cer and the appointment stationed in Djibouti, an just truly amazing and Patricia Palleschi of Beverly, Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. cal communities. in April 2019 of Andrea east African nation. Wres- some of the houses were Carol Palleschi of Rochester, (Route 1A), followed by a fu- Under LaFontaine’s Baez as Senior Branch tling with a foreign lan- absolutely incredible. The N.Y., John Palleschi and his wife, neral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. leadership, the YMCA of Executive Director of the guage was almost as hard tours are just a great way Audrey Single, of Plymouth, Bill John the Evangelist Church, Metro North developed Lynn YMCA. as enduring the region’s to experience the holiday and his wife, Terre Palleschi Swampscott. Burial will fol- nancial strategies that “Betsy’s leadership and 120-degree heat. season with your fellow of Brentwood, N.H., and Mark low in Swampscott Cemetery. grew the organization’s expertise throughout the “It was really hard and Lynn eld neighbors, and Palleschi of Beverly. She also Relatives and friends are re- revenue from $3.5 million years were crucial to the I cannot tell you how hap- every trolley was lled leaves her grandchildren, Josh- spectfully invited to attend. to $24 million today. successful growth of our py I am to home with my with the maximum (45 oc- ua, Ryan and Craig Hamilton, Visiting hours Sunday from In 2012, she served on organization. Through the family,” he said. cupants), so it was a great John and Nicole Moffett, Zach- 3-7 p.m. In lieu of owers, do- the Task Force to com- expansion of our facilities His Saturday homecom- event.” ary King, and Amanda, Caroline, nations can be made to the plete the merger of the and programs, we are now ing was a high point in the The highlight of the next Tony and Michael Palleschi; and ALS Association, Massachu- Greater Lynn YMCA and able to serve tens of thou- town’s annual afternoon morning was the arrival her great-grandchildren, Kendall setts Chapter, 685 Canton the Melrose YMCA into sands of additional people and evening lled with of Santa Claus from the and Freya Hamilton, Jackson St., Suite 103, Norwood, MA the YMCA of Metro North, each year,” said Walsh. festivities that began Fri- North Pole via retruck. and Lila Moffett, Eli and Gianna 02062 or @www.als-ma.org. Inc. Most recently, LaFon- “Betsy is one of a kind. As day night with the rst of But Croke almost stole Palleschi, and Sophia, Brayden Directions and guestbook at taine secured the New the new CEO of the Y, I two nights of trolley car the bearded man’s thun- and Juliana LaPointe. www.solimine.com. Market Tax Credits that bene ted greatly from her tours through the town der when he embraced his Betty is also survived by her rounded out a $30 mil- sound counsel and expe- to view the entries in the family. siblings, Robert LeBlanc and lion nancing package to rience. Her diligence and Second Annual Light Up His spouse, Siobhan, re- his wife Gert of Swampscott, enable the building of the hard work have put us in Lynn eld holiday decorat- cently learned she passed Victor LeBlanc and his wife new Lynn YMCA Cam- the best nancial position ing contest. the state bar exam and pus coming online in late possible to create an even Nearly 1,000 people paid kept the home res burn- 2020. greater impact in the com- $5 each to jump on the ing in Croke’s absence for “I have been so proud to munity.” trolley, sit back and ad- his mom, Debbie, brother Kerrie A. Burggren, 60 be part of this incredible While LaFontaine is mire a delightful array of Tim, sister-in-law, Ryan organization for so many 1959-2019 stepping down as CFO, she holiday lights. Sponsored and niece Braelyn. Croke years, transitioning from will remain on board as by the Lynn eld Recre- will be on leave for the a career in banking to the LYNN — Kerrie A. (Higgins) part-time support during ation Commission, tours next nine months and nonpro t world,” said La- Burggren, age 60 and life- the Lynn YMCA Campus departed the Town Com- Siobhan said she is look- Fontaine. “The Y has been long resident of Lynn, died construction project. The mon Friday hourly at 6, 7 ing forward to every day. a part of my life since I on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at YMCA of Metro North is and 8 p.m. with four Sa- “It’s been such a tough was young and I was ex- Massachusetts General Hos- currently searching for a lem Trolley cars lled to year without him and I tremely grateful to be giv- pital, Boston, surrounded by new, permanent Chief Fi- capacity on each 45-min- cannot tell you how happy en the opportunity.” her loving family following a nancial Of cer to ll the ute tour. I am to have him home,” La Fontaine commented position. lengthy and courageous battle Saturday night’s tours she said. with cancer. She was the lov- about the Y’s strong com- “It has been a tremen- scheduled for 5 and 6 p.m ing and devoted wife of Mark mitment to its mission dous privilege to work with with four trolleys running Anne Marie Tobin can be Burggren, with whom she and that, regardless of the Betsy over the last decade. in each time slot sold out reached at atobin@item- shared more than 33 years nancial circumstances it As the Y transformed over in no time at, prompting live.com. experienced, the Y always the years, Betsy ensured together. found a way to provide that all the nancial func- Born in Lynn in 1959, Ker- crucial support to its com- tions maintained pace Wintry storm makes rie was the daughter of James munity. with our growth,” said Higgins and the late Ann “The impact of the Y is Michael D. Brown, Exec- Marie (Cooney) Higgins. She felt in subtle ways, more utive Vice President and for slippery, sloppy was raised in Lynn, attended Lynn Public Schools, graduat- on an individual level Chief Lending Of cer at Tatarczuk of Seabrook, N.H., ed from Lynn Classical High than a collective level, and North Shore Bank and Jodie Smith and her husband School in 1977 and received the ability to make a posi- Chairman of the YMCA morning commute Michael of Ann Arbor, Mich., her Associate’s Degree in Ac- tive difference in the lives of Metro North Finance and Sharon Hanna n and counting from North Shore of the people we serve is Committee. “She always BOSTON (AP) — The Some school districts can- her husband Gary of Alton, the greatest reward,” said accepted advice and rec- wintry storm that struck celed classes for the day, in- Community College. N.H.; her mother-in-law and LaFontaine. “The employ- ommendations with such New England on Wednes- cluding Worcester, Massa- Kerrie worked as a book- father-in-law, Mary and Gerald ees, volunteers, and mem- grace, and always had the day didn’t drop a lot of chusetts, where more than keeper at All Welding Supply Burggren of Alfred, Maine, and bers of the Y are a commu- answers to all the trivi- snow, but the timing made 5 inches of snow had fallen for many years and was a her many nieces, nephews, nity within a community al questions that Board for a slippery, sloppy by 8 a.m., according to the bartender at the former Red’s aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws who are working toward a members would throw at morning commute. National Weather Service. Pub on Western Avenue. She and close friends. In addition common mission. This al- her. I wish her the very The storm was expected Other school districts enjoyed taking walks at the to her mother Ann Marie Hig- lows us access to provide best and great health in to drop 2 to 4 inches of snow delayed the start of the beach with her W.W. girls and gins, Kerrie was predeceased services where we are ‘semi-retirement.’ I’m very on most areas of southern day by two hours. hosting holiday gatherings at by her former husband Cliff most needed, and enables glad that Betsy will stay New England, with the Lighter snowfall totals her home. She loved spending Huggins. us to grow our impact.” on in a part-time capaci- highest amounts in central were expected in northern time on her deck, summer va- Service information: A fu- LaFontaine’s retirement ty to lead us through the Massachusetts and north- areas of New England, cations in Alton Bay, N.H., Fri- neral service will be held on marks another signi cant Lynn building project.” eastern Connecticut. where the weather ser- day night date night with her Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 in the vice warned of black ice husband and especially loved SOLIMINE Funeral Home, on Maine and New Hamp- spending time with her be- 426 Broadway (Route 129), shire roads as tempera- loved grandchildren who knew Lynn, at 7 p.m. Relatives and tures dropped. her as Nana and Nannie B. friends are respectfully invit- In Maine, a de-icing Kerrie is survived by her ed to attend. Visiting hours truck bumped into an husband, Mark Burggren; her will be on Friday from 4-7 Did you know... airplane at the Portland father, James Higgins and his p.m., prior to the funeral ser- International Jetport. No wife Mary of Lynn; her loving vice. In lieu of owers, dona- injuries were reported but children, Mark Huggins and tions in Kerrie’s memory may passengers had to return his wife Christine of Lynn, Al- be made to Hope for H.I.E. at to the gate while the plane lison Moise and her husband www.hopeforhie.org in honor was checked out. Marc of Lynn and Liz Moy and of her grandson Robert. Di- Many commuter rail her husband Jay of Beverly; rections and online guest- lines in greater Boston re- her cherished grandchildren, book at www.solimine.com. ported delays, due to what Emma and Grace Huggins, the Massachusetts Bay Kyele Moy and Robert Moise; Transportation Authori- her sisters, Barbara Smolinsky ty described as “crossing and her companion James gate issues” or “slippery rail conditions.” Connecticut State Police SUBSCRIBE say they had responded 781-593-7700 to more than 200 service Publishing Daily, except Sundays calls Wednesday morning, USPS-142-820 ISSN-8750-8249 including 30 accidents. Periodicals postage paid at Lynn, MA We’re more than and additional of ces. 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BEACON From A1 said the development of the waterfront would include 60 acres of open space for public use. Baker, a Swampscott resident, spoke of driving by the site on his way to work for more than two decades and thinking, “if ever a site needs to be developed, it’s this one.” He said upon becoming governor he told his former secretary of housing ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK and economic development On hand for the Breakwater North Harbor Johnson School fourth-grader Charlie Lauck, 9, hands a football to se- Jay Ash and former energy groundbreaking ceremony are, from left, nior Big Blue football captain Nick Reiser for him to sign as Reiser and and environmental affairs Ward 2 City Councilor Rick Starbard, Council- other alumni of Johnson School visited to show off their Super Bowl secretary Matt Beaton to or-at-Large Buzzy Barton, state Rep. Lori Eh- trophy to the students. make it a priority. rlich, City Council President Darren Cyr, MIN- The 14-acre site across CO Founder and President Louis Minicucci Jr., from North Shore Commu- state Sen. Brendan Crighton, Mayor Thomas M. Swampscott superheroes go home to Nahant nity College on the Carroll McGee, Gov. Charlie Baker, Executive VP of the Parkway, known as the SWAMPSCOTT Cole Hameernick, Yorin Vasquez was an offen- Dolben Company Inc., Drew Dolben, EDIC Ex- North Harbor site, will be ecutive Director Jim Cowdell, state Rep. Dan Herrer Gill; and freshman sive and defensive line- developed by Minco Corpo- From A1 Cahill, Secretary of Housing and Economic De- Braedan Bozardjian re- man for the Big Blue this ration in partnership with velopment Mike Kennealy, Jaime Marsh and everything. I went through turned to their elementa- season, and says it was a the Dolben Company. more clothes.” ry school alma mater for transition for him. The project is already Arthur Pappathanasi. Reiser and Vasquez have an assembly that honored “As a kid growing up, paying dividends for the maintained that friend- them. you always want to be city as Cowdell said last councilors and legislators. happy. ship — and their love of With the entire student the one with the ball in week the developers deliv- Louis P. Minicucci Jr., A group of activists from football. They were among population gathered ex- your hands,” he said. “But ered a check for $860,000 president of Minco Corpora- Lynn United for Change the five captains for the citedly in the gym, the as you get older, I think for permit fees. tion, recalled first meeting protested on the site Swampscott High football players marched into the blocking and tackling is Several speakers touched with Cowdell seven years during the groundbreak- team this year. The Big strains of “We Will Rock fun.” on the complexity of the ago to talk about the possi- ing ceremony. The group Blue were crowned the You” and “We Are the Vasquez said he always project and the need for bility of developing the site. took issue with the lack of affordable apartments state champions in Divi- Champions.” They signed knew he was going to play collaboration between city “We were believers (in in the development, a lack sion 5 last Saturday at autographs for the stu- football. and state government in Lynn),” Minicucci said. “We of retail space, and a “tax the Massachusetts High dents, including several “I was a big kid grow- order for it to become a re- thought the site was over- break” given to the devel- School Super Bowl, which footballs that the pu- ing up,” he said. “All those ality. looked, and the rest is his- opers by the city, accord- was played at Gillette Sta- pils brought along to the schoolyard football games “People found the time tory. Lynn is a good place ing to a flyer distributed dium in Foxborough. They event. Most important, really helped me,” he said. to make the investment to do business. It’s the next by Lynn United. were among 10 former they displayed the Har- “Everywhere I went in required — the intellectu- Cambridge, or Somerville.” Eric Loth, managing Johnson School students ry Agganis championship football, Nick was right al capital, political capital Andrew K. Dolben, exec- director of Minco, said who made the move to trophy for all to see. there with me.” and the real capital — to utive vice president of the the company is operating Swampscott High. “When I was here, this Reiser, who recalls his tee this up so it could hap- Dolben Company, said the under a seven-year tax “Football is a very big was the only place I knew,” days with the Nahant goal is to “create a sense of pen,” Baker said. incentive, or Housing De- deal in Swampscott,” said Reiser. “I loved this Little League fondly — place where people want State Sen. Brendan Crigh- velopment Tax Increment said Vasquez, who lives a place. It was really cool especially his 12-year-old to live.” ton (D-Lynn) started work- Exemption (TIE) Agree- stone’s throw away from to grow up here. We were season when the All-Star Dolben said there will be ing on this project as a sen- ment. The biggest incen- the Johnson School. “I was really encouraged to play team went far in the Dis- a four-story building with ate aide to McGee and has tive was in the first year, really happy we could give trict 16 Tournament — is an underground park- sports.” continued as a city coun- with the benefit decreas- ing garage and extensive this (a state champion- Like Reiser, Vasquez — one of two members of the cilor, state representative ing each year, he said. amenities. “We’re excited ship) to the town.” who said he started play- Big Blue football team and in his current position. Construction is expected Wednesday, Reiser, ing football in the third who will attend Frank- He credited former mayors to bring that vision to the to be completed in 24-26 Vasquez, juniors Ryan grade — enjoyed growing lin Pierce College in New Edward J. “Chip” Clancy Jr. city,” he said. “It’s like put- months, Loth said. Henry, Thomas Frisoli, up in the town. Hampshire on baseball and Judith Flanagan Ken- ting a puzzle together to Billy Conigliaro and Jor- “It was fun,” he said. “It scholarships. The other is nedy with supporting the create a stunning gem on Gayla Cawley of the Item dan Cummings; soph- feels weird being here, Derek January. project, as well as McGee the waterfront in Lynn.” staff contributed to this omores Xavier Bascon, like nostalgia.” Vasquez is undecided. and current and former city But not everyone was story. Every child deserves a Christmas

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Lynn’s Trujillo completes fellowship Yes! I want to help

TRUJILLO we weren’t friends. We’ve ternational public service. make a child’s From A1 since become friends.” Participants are promoted Christmas wish come true! Trujillo said that Cortes as model leaders of their Item Santa Mexico, just finished the told her she appreciated communities, exposed to Name(s) second year of the HOPE her work, and that she was issues critical to building program. a fit for what the HOPE their binational leadership “This was a great op- program was trying to do. competencies, and will be Street portunity for Latinas to What the fellowship coached to ensure their strategize and create an taught her, she said, was success in reaching their City State Zip impact at both a local and that “right now, we (the Lati- public service aspirations. national level,” Trujillo no community) really need Enclosed is: $ said. “It is a great honor to to unite and step up. There have been nominated.” is a need for leadership. 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Box 5, Lynn, MA 01903 Thank you! fessionals, and our paths ecutives from state lead- www.jamescarriganlaw.com crossed. But at the time ership to national and in- [email protected] A4 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 OPINION Does Trump see himself as EDITORIAL HOW TO REACH US ‘inevitable’ supervillain? After 3,000 sexual assaults, time to 110 Munroe St. So, I was mindless- he’s charged with “abuse P.O. Box 5 ly scrolling through my of power” for pushing Lynn, MA 01903 Twitter newsfeed this Ukraine to help him get week when I came across elected by damaging the make rideshare safer Customer Service a story that I thought had GaylaGa reputations of his Dem- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Editorial from the Chica- ware. It’s a manifestation to be a joke. CawleyCa ocratic rivals and for ob- go Tribune editorial board of the gig economy. Airbnb, Connecting But incredibly, President struction of Congress for DoorDash, Instacart and All Departments: Donald Trump’s campaign trying to block parts of Uber racks up more than even Facebook all thrive on 781-593-7700 team did in fact tweet a ous impeachment process the impeachment proceed- 3.1 million ride-share rides the level of faith that the Ext. 2 video that depicted the being carried out against ings. every day. That’s more than client or user has in the president as Thanos, a su- him. What’s even more trou- a billion rides each year. interaction. In Uber’s case, Classifi ed/Legal Advertising pervillain in the Marvel Not to mention, the line bling is that because the Certainly a big number, but that faith comes from the classi [email protected] Cinematic Universe films. in the video is completely presidency of Donald so is this: 3,045. That’s the ride-share titan’s ubiquity. Subscriptions The video showed taken out of context. The Trump has been one scan- number of sexual assaults More than a billion rides [email protected] Trump’s face superim- snap from Thanos is un- dal after another, this all that occurred in Uber ve- every year, and rarely does posed onto Thanos’ body, successful at the end of the seems pretty normal. He hicles in 2018, according something horrible happen. Circulation [email protected] uttering “I am inevitable,” film and marks his down- regularly tweets outland- to a first-of-its-kind report Uber and other ride-share the same line the villain fall. He’s subsequently ish things, so what’s new released Dec. 5 by the ride- apps try to reinforce that Ext. 3 utters in “Avengers: End- wiped out of existence fol- about a video depicting share giant. For 2017, the faith with assurances that number was 2,936. they’ve fine-tuned measures Newsroom game” before attempting lowing a snap from Tony him as a murderous comic [email protected] Uber deserves credit for to safeguard both passen- to snap his fingers and kill Stark, or Iron Man. book villain? [email protected] putting out the report it didn’t gers and drivers. Back- off all of mankind. So, therefore, another in- To cope with all of this have to issue. In an ad pub- ground checks on drivers Ext. 4 Like Thanos (because terpretation could be that madness, many of us have lished Friday, Uber said it re- have been tightened. Uber why not?), Trump, who I he fully expects to be de- chosen to try to normalize Sports leased its findings “not to find has introduced “Ridecheck” [email protected] can only infer sees him- feated, or in this case, im- this behavior when it’s out what’s going right, but technology that flags when- self as a villain, snaps his peached. anything but normal. Be- what’s going wrong.” Finding ever an Uber car has made Ext. 5 fingers and wipes out the A president has not been fore this administration, solutions won’t be easy. Of an unexpected stop or has Retail and Online Democrats who are carry- at risk of being impeached the occasional presiden- the 5,981 reports of sexual crashed, allowing a pas- Advertising ing out impeachment pro- since Bill Clinton in 1998. tial scandal dominated assault in 2017 and 2018, 515 senger to report what has [email protected] ceedings against him, led Clinton was in fact im- headlines for days or even involved rape or attempted happened to Uber or police. ADVERTISING by his rival and Speaker peached by the House of weeks, but now that the rape. The most common type And contacting 911 about an of the House Nancy Pelosi. Representatives, but was chaos is never-ending, a of sexual assault was noncon- Uber ride emergency is now Ernie Carpenter Jr. Like in the films, the peo- acquitted by the U.S. Sen- scandal is easily forgotten sensual touching — 1,560 in- possible through the app. Director of Advertising ple can be seen disinte- ate, a scenario many seem about or dismissed when cidents in 2018. But 3,045 sexual assault in- and Business Development, ext. 1355 [email protected] grating before eventually to think will play out the another one comes along What’s the best prism cidents on Uber trips in 2018 vanishing into thin air. same way for Trump. quickly to take its place. through which to view these alone suggests that Uber has Ralph Mitchell numbers? Uber’s right when The video was tweet- Trump would be only Perhaps Jim Starlin, a lot of work to do, starting Sales Representative, ext. 1313 ed two hours after House the third president to be it says the vast majority of with constantly remind- [email protected] the creator of Thanos, de- trips, 99.9 percent, occur ing drivers and riders that Democrats introduced impeached by the U.S. Patricia Whalen scribed the nature of these without incident. It’s also they’re together only to trav- two articles of impeach- Congress. Before Clinton, Sales Representative, ext. 1310 times best. Starlin told The right to say that just one el, then part peaceably. Uber’s ment against the presi- [email protected] the last time a president Hollywood Reporter he felt assault on a passenger or a safety report marks a good dent, which call for him had been impeached by “violated’ from how his cre- driver — Uber says a share start — knowing the scale BUSINESS OFFICE to be impeached for “high Congress was Andrew ation was being used by of assaults involve drivers as of a problem helps, as does crimes and misdemean- Johnson, way back in Susan J. Conti the president, but quickly victims — is one too many. being transparent about it. Controller, ext. 1288 ors.” 1868. No president in the came to another conclusion In an interview with The Lyft, Uber’s chief rival in the [email protected] “House Democrats can country’s history has been about the video. Washington Post, Uber CEO ride-share race, says it will Ted Grant push their sham impeach- impeached, then removed “It finally struck me that Dara Khosrowshahi said release its own report, though ment all they want,” reads Publisher, ext. 1234 from office. the leader of my country his company is “a platform it hasn’t said when. Lyft exec- [email protected] the Trump campaign What I’m trying to get and the free world ac- that connects people. And utives surely don’t want their tweet. “President Trump’s across, maybe in too many tually enjoys comparing we have to keep making the customers wondering if the Marian Kinney reelection is inevitable.” words, is that the situa- kinds of investments to make company is stalling. ext. 1212 himself to a mass mur- [email protected] There are so many tion is a serious one and derer,” Starlin said in a sure those connections are Ride-share has been a constructive and safe.” In the things wrong with this sit- should be treated as such. statement to The Holly- godsend to countless cities. Will Kraft same interview, he added, It’s the product of Ameri- uation, the most obvious Instead, Trump opted to wood Reporter. “How sick Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 of which is that it’s com- follow up the animated “I think that Uber is at the cans’ love affair with smart- [email protected] is that? These are sad and size now where we are a re- phones and desire to get pletely insane. In the past, video to further belittle strange times we are go- Mike Shanahan whether a president was something that affects the flection of society. And sexual from A to B convenient- Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 ing through. Fortunately, assault, sexual misconduct is liked or not, at least the entire nation. At a recent ly and economically. But [email protected] all things, even national a societal problem.” passengers — and drivers office drew some measure campaign rally, he de- nightmares, eventually But in this context — a — deserve to rely on more Carolina Trujillo of respect. scribed the articles as “the come to an end.” business built on putting than faith alone if they’re Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 [email protected] Now, our president is be- lightest impeachment in For all of our sakes, let’s total strangers in close con- to feel safe inside a car with ing portrayed by his own history.” hope there’s some truth to tact — it’s an Uber problem. a stranger. Until Uber, Lyft Jim Wilson campaign as a mass mur- He may choose to down- that sentiment. The Uber business model and other ride-share apps Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 derer from movies based play the charges, but has at its core the idea of realize that, the trust that [email protected] on comic books. And he’s there’s nothing “light” Gayla Cawley is a staff bringing together nonem- users have in the experi- CIRCULATION using the portrayal as a about them. According reporter with the Daily ployee drivers and random ence will remain vulnerable way to mock a very seri- to the New York Times, Item. passengers through soft- to assault. Lisa Mahmoud Manager, ext. 1239 ROBERT GRABOYES [email protected] CLASSIFIED Abbe Young Smith Manager, ext. 1276 Stop blocking care to the underserved [email protected] For many Americans, Not everyone enjoys For some parents — par- (2) Allow nonphysician tent professionals trained GRAPHICS health care is difficult to such riches. Some rural ticularly single parents providers to practice up in other countries are of- Trevor Andreozzi obtain. This has little to do counties don’t have a sin- — it’s difficult to find care to their qualification level ten willing to fill such gaps Designer with whether or not they gle doctor. Still more lack for children when there’s without physician super- in order to gain the chance [email protected] have insurance. Rather, hospitals and emergency a need to visit the doctor. vision: Communities short to live and practice in the Mark Sutherland it concerns the distribu- rooms. On Native Amer- Some in urban centers on physicians may be able United States. Immigra- Creative Director tion of medical resources, ican reservations, care don’t have access to auto- to fill gaps by using nurse tion laws and state licens- [email protected] the patterns of patients’ from the Indian Health mobiles; public transport practitioners, physician ing requirements can pre- NEWSROOM lives, and the obstacles we Service can be sparse. The is often spotty and cabs assistants, pharmacists vent this from happening. costly. Some have rare and others. Requiring phy- Mike Alongi throw in the way of inno- problem isn’t just distance (7) Accommodate trail- Sports Reporter ext. 1228 vation. We can do better. from urban centers. medical conditions for sician supervision of these ing military spouses: As [email protected] When I’m sick, my em- Linguistic minorities of- which no local providers professionals discourages military personnel move ployer is pleased for me ten live where no medical have expertise. And some- their use. around the country, many Bill Brotherton times, regardless of who Features Editor ext. 1338 not to come to the office. personnel speak their lan- (3) Abolish or lessen bring with them spouses [email protected] My absence doesn’t cost guages. Migrant workers and where you are, sick- certificate-of-need re- who are qualified health me any wages. My doctor and long-haul truckers are ness can come at night, quirements: Competition care professionals. Howev- Elyse Carmosino is nearby and usually sees when a trip into the dark- among hospitals and other, state-by-state licensing Reporter, ext. 1264 often far from home. For [email protected] me the same day I call those with mobility prob- ness isn’t viable. er providers is vital to requirements often delay her. If not, her colleagues lems, a trip to the doctor In June 2019, the Ways meeting patients’ medical or deter these profession- Gayla Cawley see me. There’s a 24-hour can be an odyssey. Some and Means Committee needs and desires. Many als from working in their Reporter, ext. 1236 [email protected] emergency room near my have lives that make ac- of the U.S. House of Rep- states force providers to new home states. house. My city abounds in cess difficult. Some lose resentatives established undergo a lengthy, expen- (8) Enable unmanned Cheryl Charles specialists. wages if they miss work. a bipartisan Rural and sive process of begging aerial systems: In several News Editor, ext. 1278 Underserved Communi- the state for permission to foreign countries, drones [email protected] ties Health Task Force. provide more care. regularly transport blood Olivia Falcigno In contrast with debates (4) Remove obstacles to supplies, drugs and medi- Photographer, ext.1224 over insurance, this effort charity care: Many health cal equipment from urban [email protected] offers real possibilities for professionals find it sat- centers to more rural ar- Spenser Hasak E¥¦¥ M. G DIRECTORS harmonious action. In No- isfying to provide charity eas. U.S. aviation regula- Photographer, ext. 1332 President and Publisher Edward L. Cahill M§ H. S vember, I submitted writ- care to underserved pa- tions inhibit the adoption [email protected] Chief Executive O cer John M. Gilberg Edward M. Grant ten testimony about how tients. But state-by-state of such technologies here. E C J. C¡ C Thor Jourgensen Advertising Director News Editor Gordon R. Hall “Delivery System Innova- licensing regulations In many cases, the best Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 W J. K T J ¢£ Monica Connell Healey tion Is the Key to Better sometimes make it impos- path to improving care [email protected] Chief Financial O cer Editorial Page Editor J. Patrick Norton Healthcare,” recommend- sible or impractical to pro- in rural and underserved Daniel Kane J N. W C T¢¤ Michael H. Shanahan ing eight specific areas to vide such care. Chief Operating O cer Community Relations Director Chairman communities is to simply Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 the task force for health (5) Encourage innovative get out of the way of those [email protected] care delivery reform: business models: Direct PUBLISHERS who are qualified to deliv- (1) Get out of the way Primary Care and other Steve Krause Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 er care and wish to do so. Writer-at-Large, ext. 1229 Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 of telemedicine: Telemed novel business models of- [email protected] Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 offers medical care at a fer ways to provide care Robert Graboyes is a se- Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 Harold Rivera Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 distance anytime and any- where traditional delivery nior research fellow with Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 where cellular or internet methods are impractical. the Mercatus Center at Sports Editor, ext. 1238 Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 [email protected] Brian C. ayer, 1996-1999 signal is available. This Federal laws and state George Mason University, Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 can involve video confer- regulations often discour- where he focuses on tech- Anne Marie Tobin Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 encing, remote monitor- age the use of such inno- nological innovation in Sports Reporter, ext. 1307 [email protected] John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 ing, online prescriptions, vative models. health care. He is the au- asynchronous consulta- (6) Welcome interna- thor of “Fortress and Fron- Ryan York tions, emails or telephone tional medical graduates: tier in American Health Copy Editor, ext. 1220 conversations. Licensing While a remote county Care” and has taught [email protected] requirements and other might find it impossible to health economics at five TECHNOLOGY regulations sometimes attract American-trained universities. He wrote this Tim Noyes discourage telemed. doctors and nurses, compe- for InsideSources.com. Director ext. 1247 TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS, PLEASE MAIL TO THE DAILY ITEM, P.O. BOX 5, LYNN, MA 01903 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] [email protected] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM A5 NATION Flooded farmers face growing dilemma in warming world By Tammy Webber Even so, “we kind of feel “A lot of this ground rectly tie this year’s flood- and Josh Funk like it’s the new normal,” won’t be put back into pro- ing — or any single weath- ASSOCIATED PRESS said Walter, who lost duction,” said Brett Ad- er event — to climate 46,000 bushels of corn and ams, a Peru, Neb., farmer change. But the flooding CRESCENT, Iowa — soybeans. “You can’t rely who saw 2,000 acres — 80 comes as “we’re seeing Frogs, carp and bugs on anything. You can’t percent of his land — sub- big rain and even bigger thrived all summer in build anything. You can’t merged in up to 12 feet of snows that are consistent murky floodwaters where Gene Walter should have do future planning ... the water. “I’ve seen it first- with what we will see in a planted corn and soy- uncertainty is the thing hand up and down the warming world,” because beans. Last year’s ruined that is really bad.” river — land is so tore up a warmer atmosphere de- crop spilled from metal This year’s devastating from flooding that some of livers more water to storm storage bins that burst losses are forcing tough it is completely ruined.” systems, said National nine months ago when decisions about the future Adams lost over 100,000 Oceanic and Atmospheric of farming in America’s bushels of corn and a Administration climate the Missouri River surged FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS through two levees near flood plains, even among half-million dollars in po- monitoring chief Deke his southwest Iowa farm. those skeptical of climate Brett Adams stands where the road to his flood- tential income after six Arndt. Like many in the wa- change and humans’ role ed farm disappears under flood waters, with storage bins burst. But he The number of heavy ter-weary Midwest, in it. the farm buildings visible in the background, bristles when people ask rain events has increased Walter doesn’t know if Farmers who lost bil- in Peru, Neb. why he farms in an area throughout much of the climate change was re- lions of dollars in grain, that could flood. U.S., including the Mid- sponsible for the second livestock, equipment, of Engineers must de- thousands of acres out of “Because it never flood- west, where the days with major flood in nine years. structures and unplant- termine how many dam- production. ed before,” Adams tells at least one inch of rain Or the increasingly fre- ed crops are wondering aged levees can be rebuilt And with the ground still them, noting that a levee averaged 13 percent high- quent torrential rains whether they should — or but says it won’t be all of soggy heading into winter, built in 1950 kept his farm er from 2009 to 2018 than that dump more water in can — return to the fertile them. More than 50 levees experts say the stage is dry during major floods in the long-term average dat- an hour than he used to bottomlands next year. were breached on the Mis- set for more flooding next 1993 and 2011. ing to 1950, according to see in days. The U.S. Army Corps souri River alone, taking spring. It’s very difficult to di- NOAA. New Jersey mayor says attackers targeted Jewish market By David Porter ing to learn more about the and Jim Mustian shooters' motivations and ASSOCIATED PRESS whether others may be involved,” Grewal said. JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The killers were identi- The man and woman who fied as David N. Anderson, stormed a Jewish market 47, and Francine Graham, PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS in a deadly shooting in Jer- sey City clearly targeted 50 — both of them also Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley the place, the mayor said suspects in the slaying of listens during a House committee hearing on Wednesday, amid growing an Uber driver found dead U.S. policy in Syria Wednesday. fears the bloodshed was an in the trunk of a car in PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS anti-Semitic attack. nearby Bayonne over the weekend, Grewal said. Jersey City’s mayor, Steven Fulop, right, and New Jersey Attorney the Director of Public Safety James Shea talk U.S. considers leaving General Gurbil Grewal, Authorities are investi- gating potential connec- to reporters across the street from a kosher su- though, cautioned that the permarket in Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday. motive for the attack that tions between the attackers smaller number of left six people dead Tues- and the Black Hebrew Is- a motive, said the official, the Hudson River from day was still under investi- raelite movement, some of who spoke on condition of New York City began at troops in Afghanistan gation. The two assailants whose members are known anonymity because the in- a graveyard, where De- to rail against whites and were killed along with vestigation is still going on. tective Joseph Seals, a By Lolita C. Baldor Earlier this week, a three people inside the Jews, a law enforcement The Southern Poverty 40-year-old member of a and Robert Burns Washington Post report kosher market and a po- official familiar with the Law Center has labeled ASSOCIATED PRESS disclosed thousands of lice officer in an hourslong case said. Investigators the Hebrew Israelites a unit devoted to taking ille- pages of documents re- gunbattle and standoff also are scouring social me- black supremacist group. gal guns off the street, was WASHINGTON — The vealing that government that began at a cemetery. dia postings of at least one The shooting in the city gunned down by the as- Pentagon is considering officials for years misled “As we speak, we are work- of the gunmen in search of of 270,000 people across sailants, authorities said. several options to reduce the public about failures the number of troops in in the Afghanistan war. Afghanistan, including “The bottom line is that one that would shift to a Watchdog caught in political top military officials and narrower counterterror- civilian officials had known ism mission, the top U.S. military officer told Con- that the Afghanistan war crossfire on his Russia report gress on Wednesday. has been unwinnable and By Eric Tucker and his 2016 campaign and Gen. Mark Milley, chair- have been misleading the Michael Balsamo Russia had been opened man of the Joint Chiefs of American public for 20 ASSOCIATED PRESS for political reasons or Staff, did not disclose any years," said Rep. Ro Khan- that agents had infiltrated potential troop totals, but na, D-Calif. He said the WASHINGTON — The his election bid. he agreed that leaving a committee should hold Justice Department’s His opening statement minimal U.S. footprint in hearings on the matter. internal watchdog was was overwhelmingly crit- Afghanistan to battle ter- Rep. Adam Smith, caught in a political tug ical of the investigation, rorists is a potential move. D-Wash., the committee of war Wednesday as Re- focusing more on the flaws “We have multiple op- chairman, said hearings publican and Democratic than his report. Under tions, that's one of them,” would be appropriate. “I senators used his report on questioning from Repub- he said. The U.S. currently do think it’s something the origins of Russia inves- licans, he rejected the has about 13,000 troops in that we should take a look tigation to back their views views of former FBI Di- Afghanistan. About 5,000 at, ” he said. that it was an important rector James Comey, who of them are doing counter- Esper, who testifiedand legitimate probe or a had claimed vindication terrorism missions. The alongside Milley, told the badly bungled farce. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS for the bureau based on remainder are part of a committee that the U.S. Inspector General Mi- Department of Justice Inspector General Mi- Horowitz's conclusions. military must remain fo- broader NATO mission to chael Horowitz testified chael Horowitz returns from a break to con- Republicans and Demo- cused on the counterter- train, advise and assist before the Senate Judicia- tinue testifying at a Senate Judiciary Com- crats pressed Horowitz on rorism mission even as the Afghan security forces. ry Committee about his mittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington whether he believed the efforts are made to nego- findings this week that FBI had acted with par- Members of the House Wednesday. Armed Services Commit- tiate a peace deal with the while the FBI had a le- tisan bias. His response tee pressed Milley and De- Taliban. gitimate basis to launch was hedged: He said the fense Secretary Mark Es- “We have an important the Russia investigation Senators from both parties that the FBI should not multitude of errors during per on a number of issues counterterrorism mission and was not motivated by praised a detailed, nuanced feel comforted by his find- the surveillance warrant during the hearing, includ- in Afghanistan,” he said. political bias in doing so, report by a widely respect- ings and pointed out the process, which included ing lawmakers' demands “That means we’ve got to there were major flaws ed, nonpartisan investiga- absence of evidence for the altering of an email by for a hearing on whether make sure Afghanistan in how that investigation tor, while pressing him to some of the most sensa- an FBI lawyer, was so “in- the Pentagon deceived the never becomes again a was conducted. call attention to findings tional claims by President explicable” and yielded no American people about safe haven for terrorists The hearing was the lat- that back their positions. Donald Trump and his obvious explanations that military progress during that can strike the United est reflection of Washing- Horowitz tried to strike supporters: that the inves- he could not be confident the 18-year war. States.” ton’s intense politicization. a balance. He insisted tigation into ties between about the intention. Fed leaves low rates alone and foresees no moves in 2020 By Christopher parently in expectation of spend. Still, savers have no officials penciled in a Rugaber continued low rates. struggled to find returns rate cut in 2020. Instead, ASSOCIATED PRESS For now at least, the outside the stock market four of 17 Fed officials Fed appears inclined that can keep them ahead said they expected a rate WASHINGTON — The to leave rates alone of inflation. increase next year. The Federal Reserve left its through 2020, an elec- Speaking at a news remaining 13 projected no benchmark interest rate tion year. Many ana- conference Wednesday, change to rates. alone Wednesday and sig- naled that it expects to lysts note, though, that Chairman Jerome Powell At his news conference, keep low rates unchanged the economy faces risks even suggested that even Powell made clear that through next year. from the trade conflicts, with the pace of hiring he thinks higher rates are The Fed's decision fol- a global slowdown and solid and unemployment unlikely anytime soon. lows three rate cuts earli- a potentially disruptive low, he thinks the Fed can “In order to move rates er this year. It reflects its Brexit and that the Fed further strengthen the job up," he said, “I would want view that the U.S. econo- may feel compelled to cut market through a low-rate to see inflation that is per- rates at least once next — or “accommodative” — sistent, that is significant, my has so far withstood PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS the U.S.-China trade war year. policy. before raising rates to ad- and a global slump and re- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gestures Persistently low infla- “Even though we are dress inflation concerns. mains generally healthy. while speaking during a news conference after tion with very low un- at 3.5 percent unemploy- That is my view.” Its benchmark rate — the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. employment has embold- ment, there is actually Powell has said that which influences many ened many Fed officials more slack out there in a this year's rate cuts have consumer and business ment dropped a phrase it of the U.S.-China trade to conclude that rates can sense,” Powell said. “And helped lower mortgage loans — will remain in a had previously used that war or overseas develop- remain lower for much the risks of using accom- rates and spurred growth low range of 1.5 percent to referred to “uncertainties” ments. longer than they thought modative monetary policy, in home purchases. Auto 1.75 percent. surrounding the econom- After the Fed issued its without spurring high- our tool, to explore that, sales have also remained In a sign of its confidence ic outlook. That suggests statement, stock market er prices. Low rates help are relatively low.” healthy as more Ameri- about the economy, the that the Fed may be less indexes rose modestly and consumers and business- In updated forecasts the cans have borrowed to buy Fed's latest policy state- worried about the impact bond yields dipped, ap- es afford to borrow and Fed issued Wednesday, cars. A6 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 POLICE/FIRE

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A report of a motor vehicle Tuesday reported that she crash at 3:11 p.m. Tuesday believed there was some sort at Speedway Gas Station at of animal inside her mattress. 120 Liberty St.; at 4:09 p.m. She stated it was moving City celebrates St. Mary’s scholars Tuesday at 101 Green St.; at around and scratching at the 5:50 p.m. Tuesday at Boston mattress. An officer was dis- ST. MARY’S simply complaining about to St. Mary’s from Lynn fect school for me,” Perry and Marion streets; at 6:03 patched to the home on Carl- From A1 it and asking that it be public middle schools. said. “The people seemed p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s ton St. and reported no sign fixed. They are adjusting well to really diverse and inclu- Cemetery at 133 Broadway; of any animals. administration and trust- “We are extremely grate- the Catholic-school experi- sive. I’m into drama and at 6:26 p.m. Tuesday at 170 Police received a report at ee Paul Price were also at ful to Mayor McGee for ence. tennis, so it seemed like South Common St.; at 1:51 10:44 p.m. Tuesday that a the luncheon, which was taking the time to meet “I didn’t know what to the best option for me.” p.m. Wednesday at 473 Wal- man was walking down Felton held as part of the Garrity with our students and expect,” said Derek Gar- So far, so good. nut St. St. and yelling. An officer was Scholars Leadership De- share with them his pas- cia-Rodriguez, a Marshall “The teachers are great, A report of a motor vehicle dispatched and determined velopment program. sion for public service and Middle School product the students are fun and crash with personal injury at the man was on his way to The mayor spoke of his what they can do to become who played varsity soccer the classes are interest- 1:03 p.m. Tuesday at Franklin work and yelling on the phone path to the corner office, leaders in the city,” said this fall. “It’s been chal- ing,” Perry said.” There and Hanover streets. to his girlfriend. which included serving 23 Head of School Dr. John F. lenging, but the teachers are high expectations A caller at 12:11 p.m. Tues- years in the state legisla- Dolan. “The mayor and the are great and we have a here and I like that it is a Theft day reported that he saw a ture prior to successfully city are wonderful part- lot of hands-on learning challenge. It feels like the man steal a package off his running for mayor in 2017. ners in what we are trying with iPads, so we’re not right place for me.” A report of a larceny at 6:11 neighbor’s porch. Dispatched He said his role model was to accomplish in preparing carrying around a lot of Allie Fritz, who played p.m. Tuesday at 146 Boston officers determined there was his late father, Massachu- students to be engaged, heavy books.” varsity soccer this fall, de- St.; at 11:32 p.m. Tuesday at no evidence to support the setts Speaker of the House productive members of the Aniya Wilhelmsen, who cided to follow in the foot- Richdale at 453 Chatham St.; claim. Thomas W. McGee, whose community at large.” came from Breed Mid- steps of her mother (Ellen) at 1:14 p.m. Wednesday at philosophy was that if he The Garrity Scholars dle School, said while the and brother (Lucas) by 31 Phillips Ave. Vandalism helped one person, he con- program is a $1 million smaller class sizes and attending St. Mary’s. She sidered the day a success. initiative named for the emphasis on technology said the new STEM build- MARBLEHEAD A department walk-in at During a Q&A, one stu- former St. Mary’s pastor, are what drew her to St. ing that is under construc- 4:06 p.m. Tuesday reported dent asked McGee what who is credited with lead- Mary’s, the family atmo- tion was also one of the past vandalism to their vehi- Arrest is the most difficult part ing the school to new lev- sphere has made her tran- main reasons she chose to cle’s tires. Officers took down of being mayor, and he re- els of academic achieve- sition easy. come. Tyler A. King, 32, of 17 a report. sponded by mentioning his ment during his tenure “It’s a very welcoming Fritz, who also went to Granite St., Peabody, was Police received a report first week in office when school,” said Wilhelmsen, Pickering Middle School, arrested and charged with at 8:18 a.m. Tuesday from a in Lynn (1992-2010). The he learned of a $9 million operation of a motor vehicle woman who reported that her recipients were selected a football cheerleader said she took the Garrity with a suspended license and car windows were smashed budget deficit, there was from more than 100 appli- and choir member. “That’s Scholarship application failure to stop/yield at 8:20 overnight. Officers were dis- flooding in West Lynn that cants who went through a very motivating; it makes process very seriously. a.m. Tuesday. patched to the location on was the worst in almost 40 rigorous evaluation pro- you want to succeed and “The essay was only 500 Newhall Ave. to take down a years, and a Broad Street cess that included an es- do better. Everything has words but I must have Complaints report. fire drove 30 people into say, interview and place- just fallen together.” spent two weeks on it. I the freezing cold. ment exam. They are off to Coming out of Pickering prepared for the interview A report of harassment at Complaints McGee said he thought a great start, as 10 of the Middle School, Zack Perry and took two practice ex- 5:39 p.m. Tuesday on West at the time, “Is this what I 12 made Principal’s List considered other private ams for the placement Shore Drive. A woman report- Police received a call at signed up for?” for the first marking pe- schools, but after taking test. It was definitely ed her daughter was being 1:01 p.m. Tuesday from a The mayor said the city riod (all grades of at least a look at St. Mary’s, he worth it,” she said. harassed on social media. homeowner who reported a needs more people who 90). knew where he wanted Dolan said the school suspicious man on her CCTV want to get involved when Nine of the Garrity to spend his four years of anticipates more than 150 PEABODY with an orange shirt walking they see something they Scholars are from Lynn, high school. applicants for next year’s around her property on Chur- don’t like, as opposed to including four who came “It seemed like the per- Garrity Scholarship. Medical aid chill St. Dispatched officers determined workers from POLICE BRIEFS An Abington Avenue call- O’Brian Land Surveying Com- er reported his mother had pany were working on a near- AG charges couple bank accounts and real gathering of friends and tions were discussed in fallen and could not get up by property. Police advised for $2.4M tech support estate to set up a fund for heard that the suspect court Wednesday. Wednesday at 2:51 p.m. The the workers to stay on the restitution. took out a gun to show Cecchetelli’s lawyer, Mi- patient was transported to property they were surveying. scam on seniors The court also allowed people when it went off. chael Bourbeau, declined Beverly Hospital. a preliminary injunction to comment after Wednes- A caller reported Wednes- Thefts MELROSE (AP) — against the couple, their Reputed Latin Kings day’s hearing. day at 1:42 p.m. that a The attorney general of company and other re- chief pleads not guilty According to court Brooksby Village resident A woman reported at 10:17 Massachusetts charged a spective businesses from papers, Cecchetelli con- needed medical aid. The per- a.m. Tuesday that she’d married couple running transferring assets. to racketeering spired with others in De- son was transported to Lahey. dropped $240 at the AAA a tech support business cember 2018 to attempt BOSTON (AP) — The Travel on Broadway, and said for allegedly charging cus- Arrest made in shooting to kill two Latin Kings another woman had picked it tomers to fix nonexistent man described by author- Accidents death of 21-year-old woman members who disrespect- up and left the store. Officers computer problems in a ities as the leader of the ed him, including one who A caller reported Wednes- were dispatched to the loca- Latin Kings gang’s East $2.4 million scheme. WORCESTER (AP) — A accused him of being a day at 3:10 p.m. that her tion. Coast operations pleaded The company run by man charged with killing “snitch.” vehicle was struck by anoth- not guilty Wednesday Shalu Chawla and Vishal a 21-year-old woman in a er vehicle that was operated to federal racketeering SWAMPSCOTT Chawla targeted senior rooming house was held Apartment fire kills man, by an impaired person on citizens in Massachusetts without bail Wednesday conspiracy charges. Lynnfield Street at Spring Accidents and across the country Michael Cecchetelli, 40, critically injures his wife Pond Road. The matter was pending a hearing to by sending pop-up ads determine whether he is a of Springfield, and four GREAT BARRINGTON referred to Lynn Police. A report of a motor vehicle to their computers that danger to society. other alleged members (AP) — A fire in an apart- A caller reported a motor hit and run crash at 1:16 p.m. warned them of viruses Djarflo Irving, 37, of of the gang agreed to ment killed one person vehicle accident on Lowell Tuesday at 60 Foster Road. or other issues and then Worcester, was charged voluntary detention after and left another critically Street at Temple Tiferet Sha- A report of a motor vehicle charged them for repairs, with manslaughter and their appearances in U.S. injured. lom Wednesday at 2:05 p.m. crash at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday at according a civil lawsuit other offenses in con- District Court in Boston, Michael Romano was Humphrey and Salem streets. filed by Attorney General nection with the death according to The Boston pronounced dead at the Complaints Maura Healey. early Tuesday morning of Globe. scene of the fire Monday Complaints The office of the attor- He faces a maximum of An employee at Metro Bowl Suheill Ortiz, Worcester night in Great Bar- ney general began to in- 20 years in prison if con- on Foster Street reported a A report of a disturbance at police said. rington, according to a vestigate Vtech Software victed, prosecutors said. group of teenagers were caus- 11:20 a.m. Tuesday at 405 A not guilty plea was statement from the Berk- Cecchetelli has ties ing a disturbance and arguing Paradise Road; at 2:32 p.m. Solutions Inc. after receiv- entered on his behalf at shire District Attorney’s to the Genovese crime with the manager Wednesday Tuesday at 20 Superior St. ing a tip from the Federal his arraignment. Office. at 3:09 p.m. Youths were A report of suspicious activ- Trade Commission, the Ortiz was found by family and oversaw the Romano’s wife, Susan gone upon police arrival. ity at 1:52 p.m. Tuesday at 58 Boston Globe reported. police in the Worcester gang’s operations from Romano, 67, is in criti- A caller reported a wire was Crescent St. John Bacon, a lawyer apartment building just Massachusetts to Florida, cal condition at Albany who represents the cou- after 1 a.m. with a gun- Joseph Bonavolonta, head Medical Center in New ple, said that his clients shot wound to the chest. of the FBI’s Boston office, York, according to the are innocent victims of a She was taken to the said earlier this month statement. relative in India for whom hospital and pronounced when about 60 reputed Romano, 68, was in his Selling a house? they set up the tech sup- dead. members of the gang were wheelchair when fire- Buying a house? port business nine years The shooting took arrested across the state. fighters pulled him from ago. He added that the place in a 14-room brick The arrests came after the unit, according to his Find out what properties couple initially assumed apartment building that’s a five-year investigation neighbors. recently sold in your area. the business was legiti- listed on the Nation- that used informants Officials and tenants at mate and had no direct al Register of Historic to infiltrate the high- the complex told The Berk- contact with the custom- Places, according to The est levels of the gang’s shire Eagle that a smoke Check out ers themselves. Telegram & Gazette. leadership, recording the alarm never went off. the Real Estate page Healey’s office obtained Family members told group’s meetings and There is an investiga- in Saturday’s paper. an order from Suffolk the newspaper that Ortiz, preventing at least eight tion by local authorities Superior Court to freeze the mother of a 1-year-old killings, prosecutors said. to determine the cause of assets in the Chawlas’ daughter, was at a small No details of the allega- the fire. Lynn Drug Task Force 781-477-4444 CALL 24 HOURS A DAY Hotline or text the word tiplynn and your tip to “tip411” (847411) All reports of neighborhood activity will be investigated. Spanish menu available Callers may remain anonymous. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM A7 ENTERTAINMENT How streaming, diversity, #MeToo shaped TV decade of change

By Lynn Elber and the level of respect emboldened (and some- ASSOCIATED PRESS given the creatively em- times mega-expanded) boldened small screen. We media companies intent LOS ANGELES — don’t just watch TV, we on getting a piece of the “Game of Thrones” was binge it until we’re bleary- streaming action, there was both an unprecedented eyed if not sated. We still a growth surge that won't achievement and old- change channels with a abate in the new decade. school role model in the remote control, but more Apple TV Plus launched TV decade that’s rolling often we’re logging in to Nov. 1 with Oprah Win- its final credits. watch shows on our phones frey and Steven Spielberg Installments of the elab- or other devices and on our among its first wave of orately produced hit were schedules, not network-dic- producers, and was quick- doled out one at a time tated appointment TV. ly followed by Disney Plus. by an established outlet, We’re couch potatoes The latter has a storehouse premium cable channel and office and car and ev- of Disney movies and TV HBO. That was standard erywhere potatoes. shows to draw on, along TV operating procedure A comic strip, “Zits,” re- with acquired properties until, suddenly, it wasn’t. cently summed up the cur- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS from Marvel Entertain- The new era arrived in rent reality in three panels. ment and Lucasfilm and From left, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb 2013 when a full season’s “What’s on?” a father asks its “Star Wars” franchise. worth of “House of Cards" his teenage son, who’s sit- Mclaughlin star in a scene from "Stranger Things." Among the other ser- popped up amid Netflix's ting cross-legged in front of vices set for 2020: Peacock Thompson, director of Syr- tury. While growth finally billion on programming on-demand movies and old a TV set and is bracketed from NBCUniversal; Qui- TV shows. by a smart phone on one acuse University’s Bleier exploded in the ‘80's, it for 2019 alone, and earned bi, run by ex-Disney chair- The drama's unexpect- side and a laptop on the Center for Television & wasn’t until the tail end of buzz with series including man Jeffrey Katzenberg ed home appeared sim- other. “Everything ever vid- Popular Culture. the 1990s and the arrival “The Crown,” "Stranger and former eBay head ply to be an option to the eotaped, filmed, recorded, “This was the decade of HBO’s “The Sopranos” Things,” and “Orange is Meg Whitman, and HBO 500-channel universe born photographed or otherwise that streaming became and “Sex and the City” the New Black.” Max, is counting on HBO, in the 1990s. But “House documented whenever I for many, many people the that premium cable re- Even major films, among TBS and the Warner Bros. of Cards” foreshadowed a want to watch it,” the teen dominant way in which ceived critical praise and them Martin Scorsese's studio assets acquired by streaming gold rush and answers, nonchalantly toss- they watch television,” honors, Thompson said. “The Irishman,” are making parent company AT&T to volume of programming ing popcorn into his mouth. said Thompson. It’s a rap- In contrast, it took less themselves at home on Net- lure subscribers. dubbed Peak TV in 2015 “I miss television,” the id shift that bears little than a decade for lead- flix while still in theaters. While cord-cutting be- — and with no drop in al- downcast dad tells his relation to the previous er Netflix to skyrocket Others in the fray include came a quest for viewers titude in sight. wife. entertainment industry from about 12 million Hulu and Amazon Prime seeking to shed hefty ca- The result: Nothing is ALL HAIL STREAMING revolution, cable TV. U.S. subscribers at the de- Video, although “streaming ble bills, there is still a the same, whether it’s how Generational nostalgia Only about a quarter of cade's start to 60 million wars” became the aggres- price tag for the gusher of much television we con- aside, consumers have em- U.S. homes had cable in this year and 158 million sive phrase applied to the riches, as much as $14.99 sume; how and where we braced the change in their 1980 despite its availabil- worldwide. The streamer increasingly competitive monthly for HBO Max do it; who gets to make it, media world, said Robert ity since the mid-20th cen- reportedly lavished $15 marketplace. With newly alone. Thunberg 'a bit surprised' to be Time’s Person of the Year By Frank Jordans As she left a U.N. cli- ASSOCIATED PRESS mate conference in Ma- drid, Thunberg told The MADRID — Teenage cli- Associated Press that she mate activist Greta Thun- was “a bit surprised” at berg said she was surprised the recognition. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS and honored Wednesday “I could never have to be named Time’s young- imagined anything like Harvey Weinstein, center, arrives for a court est Person of the Year, that happening,” she said hearing Wednesday. while adding that others in in a phone interview. the global movement she “I'm of course, very helped inspire deserve to grateful for that, very hon- Harvey Weinstein’s share the accolade. ored,” Thunberg said, but The 16-year-old Swede added: "It should be ev- has become the face of a eryone in the Fridays for bail increased over new generation of environ- Future movement because mental activists, drawing what we have done, we monitoring issues large crowds with her ap- have done together.” pearances at protests and Thunberg said she hoped By Michael R. Sisak will not be terribly under- conferences over the past the message being pushed ASSOCIATED PRESS standing,” Burke said, cau- year and a half. Some have by her and other activists tioning Weinstein against welcomed her work, includ- — that governments need NEW YORK — Harvey any last-minute surprises ing her speeches challeng- to drastically increase Weinstein’s bail was in- as the trial draws near. ing world leaders to do more their efforts to combat cli- creased from $1 million to Weinstein, sounding $5 million on Wednesday to stop global warming. But mate change — is finally calm and respectful, indi- over allegations he vio- others have criticized her getting through. The “Gre- cated the surgery and new lated his pretrial release sometimes combative tone. ta effect” has already been bail arrangement would conditions by mishandling "For sounding the alarm linked to a rise in support help ensure his appear- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS or disabling his electronic about humanity’s preda- for environmental parties ance at his trial. ankle monitor dozens of tory relationship with the in Europe. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg ad- “This ensures I am here only home we have, for But she insisted that the dresses leading climate scientists at the COP25 times in recent months. Judge James Burke Jan. 6," Weinstein said. bringing to a fragmented media should also pay at- summit in Madrid Wednesday. “This is a good thing for world a voice that tran- tention to other activists, warned the disgraced movie mogul that he'll you.” scends backgrounds and particularly indigenous the Latin American na- a brat like that,” he add- Weinstein has pleaded borders, for showing us people, whom she said “are tion's president Tuesday. ed, using the Portuguese face jail if other issues crop up. not guilty to charges he all what it might look like hit hardest by the climate “Greta said that the In- word ”pirralha." raped a woman in a Man- when a new generation and environmental crisis." dians died because they Thunberg responded by Weinstein, 67, leaned on a walker as he came and hattan hotel room in 2013 leads, Greta Thunberg is Her concern over the were defending the Ama- changing her bio on Twit- and performed a forcible Time’s 2019 Person of the slayings of indigenous zon,” Jair Bolsonaro said. ter, where she has over 3 went from a New York City courthouse for the sex act on a different Year,” the media franchise Brazilians in the Amazon “It's impressive that the million followers, to say woman in 2006. said on its website. drew a harsh rebuke from press is giving space to “Pirralha." bail hearing, looking as frail and pained as he did He had been free on $1 at a court appearance last million bail and main- week. tains that any sexual ac- Eastwood on 'Richard Jewell,' Weinstein’s lawyer said tivity was consensual. he is having back surgery Weinstein's lawyer, criticism, finding stories Thursday to relieve pain Donna Rotunno, said he from an August car crash is “looking forward” to the By Marcela Isaza times in a hurry because and that he will recover in trial and that they plan an ASSOCIATED PRESS there's so much compe- time for the Jan. 6 start of aggressive defense with tition to be the first to do his trial on rape and sexu- vigorous cross-examina- LOS ANGELES — For something." al assault charges. tion. She said those tactics his film "Richard Jewell," The Atlanta Jour- “If you have any further shouldn't be viewed as vic- Clint Eastwood takes aim nal-Constitution, a central medical issues, the court tim shaming. at the media and federal in- character in the film, has vestigators for what he sees disputed the paper's de- as a rush to judgment after piction in “Richard Jewell,” the 1996 Atlanta Olym- saying it misrepresents pics bombing. The 89-year- their reporting on the sto- old director calls security The Perfect Gift guard Richard Jewell's story and their staff’s actions. for the Holidays ry "a great American trage- In an interview along- dy," one he's been trying to side his film's star, Paul tell for five years. Walter Hauser, Eastwood Eastwood's movie re- spoke with The Associated CENTURY HOUSE counts the chaotic sum- Press about his struggle to PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS mer night of the bombing, get the film made, finding GIFT CARDS success in Hollywood de- which killed one woman, Clint Eastwood, center, with cast members, • Never Expires • Any Denomination • (No hidden charges) and the swirl of confu- spite being an introvert, from left, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Paul Walter and criticisms of the film's May be used for: sion that followed. Within Hauser and Sam Rockwell promote their film • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Take Out a few days, Jewell went accuracy. "Richard Jewell" at the Four Seasons Hotel in AP: What were your big- • Off Premise Catering • Epicurean Shoppe from being hailed as a Beverly Hills, Calif. Unexcelled Food & Spirits at Affordable Prices hero, for finding the bomb gest challenges with this? and reporting it to police, Eastwood: Well, the chal- I walked away. 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You ne- Jewell? victory lap for the Jewell 978-531-1410 have the truth set up in gotiate and you hit a wall. Hauser: The hope with family, as much as they PHONE ORDERS front of them," Eastwood Different studios owned this film, other than en- can have without Richard Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. said. "The press is some- the property. And finally tertaining an audience — here with them.” A8 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 LOOK! National Poinsettia Day, Gingerbread House Day. Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts

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The Toy Man Ryan Reynolds says he related to Peloton actress’ plight NEW YORK (AP) — ral negativity was unfair, Ryan Reynolds says he and said it’s “a situation relates to the social media that I’ve been in many criticism heaped on the times before” as an actor. Peloton ad actress. In “You put it out there, fact, that feeling led him and it doesn’t quite work, to hire her for a commer- and you feel a little cial promoting his gin alienated and stuff. So, I company. had tremendous empathy Reynolds spoke Tuesday about the uproar while for her in that moment,’’ promoting his new action Reynolds said at the pre- flick, the Michael Bay-di- miere of his new action rected “6 Underground.’’ flick, “6 Underground.” In the Peloton com- “Doing the Aviation Gin mercial, Monica Ruiz ad sort of gave her some portrays a wife who re- authorship over some of ceives an exercise bike as this conversation, which I a Christmas present, and loved,” he said. “And she’s, chronicles her yearlong she’s the best. She’s really journey to get in shape. funny, really smart.” The commercial ends In “6 Underground,’’ with the wife thanking “which premieres Friday her husband for the gift. on Netflix, Reynolds stars After the spot aired, the as the leader of a group character was mocked of six warriors, each with for several reasons: Some noted she was already their own special set of thin, others mocked her skills. After faking their for having a “nervous” ex- own deaths, they take on pression, and others were a number for their names, Marblehead Fire Department firefighter Micah Danforth accepts one of many loads of toys angry her husband gave ranging from One to Six, donated by members of the Marblehead Rotary Club. Club President-elect Arthur B. Schwartz her an exercise gift, as if and go underground to delivered this truckload of gifts on behalf of club members. she needed to lose weight. take down a dictator. Reynolds thought the vi- Reynolds plays One. ‘All in the Family’: Kevin Bacon joins ABC special

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©2019 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 Classical aiming to continue positive momentum By Mike Alongi went 12-9 and suffered a ITEM STAFF rst-round tournament exit in his rst year as LYNN — The Classical coach, then they improved boys basketball team has to 16-7 with a trip to the been building up from the Div. 1 North quarter nal foundation over the past last year. Both seasons end- few years, and the Rams ed with losses to Lowell, a are feeling plenty positive Div. 1 powerhouse from the heading into the 2019-2020 strong Merrimack Valley season. Head coach Jasper Conference. Grassa is coming into his “The guys are starting to third year at the head of see that those are the kinds the program and has spent of games you’re going to see a lot of quality time with in the early rounds of the the players on this year’s tournament,” said Grassa. roster. “We’re going to have to beat “I think the guys really those kinds of teams if we are just getting more com- want to make a run, and it fortable with the program,” really shows that every- said Grassa, who took over thing matters during the for his father Tom three season.” years ago. “Things are be- Classical graduated four coming second nature and crucial seniors from last guys have adjusted to my year’s team in Jaylen John- style of coaching.” son, Dyrrell Rucker, Malik Things have been build- Anderson and Deontae ing up incrementally over Plouffe. the past two years under ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO Grassa’s eye. The Rams CLASSICAL, B2 Keon Grif n runs through a drill at Classical boys basketball practice Wednesday afternoon. Record-setting Tanners get back to work By Daniel Kane ITEM STAFF PEABODY — The Peabody/ Lynnfield girls hockey team continues to raise the bar season after season. Last year the Tanners set a program record for wins and were Northeast Hockey League co-champions with Masconomet after finishing at 17-5-2. Peabody ended the year with a loss to Methuen/ Tewksbury in the quarterfinal of the Division 1 tournament. “Obviously when I took over (in 2015-16) we wanted to be able to stabilize the program and really build a foundation,” Peabody coach Michelle Roach said. “That was the focus the first couple years. Since then we’ve done a little bit better each season. We’ve really worked to build identity and one of our goals was to be seen as a competitive team. I think it’s safe to say we have accom- plished that.” Roach and the Tanners hope their recent success is just the beginning. They’ll head into ITEM FILE PHOTO this year looking for even more improvement. Paige Thibedeau, a Northeastern Hockey League all-star last season, returns to the Peabody/Lynn eld girls hockey team this year. PEABODY, B2 Tech girls shooting for the tournament ITEM FILE PHOTO Saugus senior Taylor Bogdanski was the lead- By Harold Rivera know it’s going to be chal- ing scorer for the Sachems last season. ITEM SPORTS EDITOR lenging but they’re looking forward to that, for LYNN — The Tech girls sure.” basketball team saw its Tech graduated ve se- Saugus girls mix of positives and neg- niors from last season’s atives last season. roster and four of them At times, the Tigers were starters, including played to their potential basketball returns 2018-2019 leading scorer and did what they set out Arianna Anaya. to do on the court. Other Back in the mix this win- times, they fell short of experienced core ter are seven returners their expectations and who played quality min- underwent growing pains. By Mike Alongi that’s going to be huge for utes last year. They are Tech ended the season ITEM STAFF us this year,” said Schru- senior forward Alondra 9-11, one win shy of qual- ender. “It’s not something Sanchez, senior forward SAUGUS — The Saugus you can teach. We have a ifying for the Division 4 Iranis Julio, senior guard/ girls basketball team is great group of juniors and North state tournament. forward Adrianna Torres, one experienced group. sophomores as well, but “I think that allows After graduating only they simply don’t have the the underclassmen learn junior forward Nayelis four seniors last year, the kind of experience that our from it,” Tech coach Kait- Diaz, junior guard Niyo Sachems bring back a senior group does.” lyn Wechsler said. “They Mwajuma, sophomore group of six seniors that The Sachems rolled to a know they have a job to guard Lilly Cote and coach Mark Schruender 14-8 record last season, do. They want to make sophomore guard Nyari ITEM FILE PHOTO calls his most seasoned earning the No. 7 seed in Lane-Benjamin. Alondra Sanchez (left) is one of seven returning group ever. a tournament run and the Division 2 North tour- hopefully go further. They TECH, B2 players for the Tech girls basketball team. “It’s the most experi- nament. After knocking off enced group I’ve had here Marblehead in the rst for sure,” said Schruender, round, Saugus fell to No. 2 now in his seventh year at Tewksbury in the quarter- the helm. “Every girl in nal. Magicians hope to get back on track that group of six has been “It was a great season on varsity for at least three and we were happy with By Daniel Kane game.” be sidelined for the year “He was a captain in foot- years, and four of them the results despite the ITEM STAFF Because of that, the (knee) and Sean McCarthy ball as well which says a have been here for four Magicians are more than is coming off injuries on lot about him,” Giardi said. tough loss,” said Schru- MARBLEHEAD — Last years. They all know what ender. “We got better every ready to turn the page and the football eld that are “It’s the rst time I can re- it takes.” season just wasn’t the year day last year, and the play- try to get back on track this threatening his senior bas- member having one cap- This year’s group of six for the Marblehead boys ers who are back on the year. ketball season. tain. It shows how much seniors consists of Taylor basketball team. The Ma- team this year have done a “It took us a while to “Sean is hurt and may not respect they have for him. Bogdanski (last year’s gicians managed just two nice job of continuing that get any traction last year,” be back this season,” Giardi It tells you how much his leading scorer), Kylie wins, but that didn’t tell into this preseason.” Giardi said. “Every game said. “We’re really hoping teammates look up to him.” Ronan (last year’s leader the whole story for coach Like all other area teams, seemed to come down to that he can get on the court Romain may be alone in in steals), Molly Granara, Mike Giardi and his 2018- Saugus is dealing with a the last minute and we for us this year. Keshawne name but Marblehead has Jillian Ricupero, Shaylin 19 group. shortened preseason due just didn’t do what it took is a great kid and a hard plenty of senior leadership Groark and Jess Nazzaro. “What’s sad is we were in to last week’s winter to win in that minute. The worker. He won’t play but including Adam Zaman- The group has been a part just about every game we weather. After a handful of little things become im- he brings an energy on the sky, Sean Grady and Will of state tournament runs played,” Giardi said. “We practices, the St. Mary’s portant and that’s what we bench that should help us.” Twadell, who returns after in each of the past two just couldn’t get over the jamboree and a scrimmage want to focus on now.” Those key injuries simply playing for Marblehead his seasons and knows what it hump last year. We lost to against Melrose, the Sa- Unfortunately, things mean the rest of the Magi- freshman year. Cole Bouch- takes to compete in a Revere by ve points, Win- chems are as ready as they aren’t getting any easier, cians’ seniors will have to ard and Dylan Freddo will tough Northeastern Con- chester by only four. Win- with some injuries already step up, including Devin will ever be to get the sea- also provide some favorable ference. throp beat us by two on a taking their toll on Mar- Romain, who was voted the son going. matchups on the court. “This group has experi- buzzer beater and Peabody blehead’s season. Senior team’s lone captain by his ence in big games, and SAUGUS, B2 got us by three in a close Keshawne Mercury will teammates. MARBLEHEAD, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019

ITEM FILE PHOTO Sammie Mirasolo will be the leader of the offensive group for the Peabody/Lynnfield girls hockey team this season. Peabody/Lynnfield gets back on the ice PEABODY awesome to see them all From B1 grow as players. Sammie is one who is a great player “Every year is a new and she’s really coming year,” Roach said. “We al- into her own style, espe- ways start by looking at cially as a leader. She’s re- what we have and building ally stepped into that role from there. We don’t neces- as a captain. And I honest- sarily look ahead at (the ly believed there’s still state tournament). After room for her to grow this each game, each practice, season.” we have things we point to The Tanners may have and try to improve. Then, earned a co-league title hopefully all those things last season but it didn’t ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO add up at the end of the come easy. Roach isn’t ex- year and we’re in a good pecting that to change this Classical’s Jayden Thorton (left) tries to score on teammate Maurice Sequeira (right) during a spot.” season. preseason practice Wednesday afternoon. Peabody is already in a “We have a very tough good spot skill wise. league,” Roach said. “Last Sammie Miralsolo returns year it came down to right for her senior season and at the end. We ended up Classical pushing to start year fast leads an offensive group tying with Masco after rounded out by fellow NHL Winthrop beat them at the CLASSICAL nior guard Brandon Sum- is now all but over for Clas- happened.” all star, Paige Thibedeau, end of the season. It came From B1 mers. Eusebio Quintana, sical, but the Rams were Classical opens up the Elise Staunton and Jenn down to the wire. It was Angel Garcia and Tony Pa- able to get in a couple of season at home against Flynn nice to be co-champions, “Those senior guys had lavra are also expected to practices as well as scrim- Northeastern Conference “We have a good cast of but we’re obviously look- been in the program for a make a big leap forward in mages against New Mis- foe Salem Friday night (7). returners on our top lines,” ing to have that by our- few years, so the main contributions this season. sion and Woburn. “The plan is to go out Roach said. “We also ex- selves this year.” thing we’re going to miss “We have some talented “This is the shortest pre- and get good shots against pect to have three to five Peabody will be tested with them is the leader- guys here this year,” Gras- season I’ve ever had, as a their 3-2 zone,” said Gras- new players as well that with a pair of league games ship they brought,” Grassa will be fighting to get some right off the bat. The Tan- said. sa said. “I think we defi- player and as a coach,” sa. “We’re going to try to nitely have the talent to said Grassa. “We’ve had get to the rim, draw fouls time. They’re are in the ners start the season ver- But there are still sever- mix, which is a great prob- sus Masconomet at Haver- compete, we’re just looking two practices and two and hopefully not throw al key players who are re- lem to have as a coach.” hill Valley Forum Saturday turning to the roster in for the older guys to step scrimmages. I haven’t re- up a bunch of threes. (Sa- On defense Catherine (7:15), then have another 2019-2020, and it all starts up into that leadership ally even had time to think lem) is always an athletic Sweeney, Carolyn Garofoli, league game Wednesday with junior guards Jeff Hill role.” about how short the pre- team, so we’re expecting a Reilly Ganter all return. (8:30) against Marblehead and Jeff Barbosa and se- The shortened preseason season has been, it’s just tough battle.” The Tanners graduated an at Salem State’s Rockett amazing goalkeeper in Arena. Abby Buckley, but are for- With a tough slate of tunate to have another ex- games right from the start, Tech aiming for a state tournament bid perienced goalie in Jeny Roach is hoping for her TECH definitely looking forward Offensively, the Tigers practice last week. So far, Collins. team to hit the ice with the to the opportunity to step face a challenge in replac- so good. “We would switch Jeny right work ethic from the From B1 jump. up this year.” ing Anaya’s production. “They’ve come in super and Abby frequently last year,” Roach said. “(Jeny) “We’ve had a few practic- “The returning core’s Defense is where Tech It’ll take a full team effort excited, eager to run and is a very capable goalie, es so far and there’s a lot of a really hard-working prides itself. to make that happen. get better,” Wechsler said. group,” Wechsler said. they were almost inter- energy,” Roach said. “The “We try to play de- “I don’t know if we “They’re pushing them- changeable.” girls are really upbeat. I “We’re not really young. fensive,” Wechsler said. have one-go to person,” selves to get better. They We have a new group but Collins, Flynn, Garofoli think one thing that “We’ve never been a big Wechsler said. “I think we know they don’t have they played behind the se- and Mirasolo will co-cap- helped us last year was time, halfcourt, scoring have five or six players that on-court experience. niors last year. They’re go- tain the Tanners, who team chemistry. We are ing to go out there and get team. We like to play that we’ll follow. I think they’re excited to boast a strong group of se- looking to get people on better on the court. They strong defense. We defi- “On any given day it can get going and play some nior leaders, this season. the ice together who work just need to get out there nitely have more size this be any one of our players games to present their “These seniors are my well and work hard. We’re and start playing. They’ve year and pound it inside, that we’ll go to. We don’t hard work on the court.” second full class of play- a talented team but want worked hard over the just try to get more layups, have one or two players Tech opens the sea- ers,” Roach said. “It’s been to be hard-working too.” summer, they took advan- offensive rebounds and that we’ll go to, which son Friday (5:30) at tage of the minutes they just play quick and to the could work out nice.” Notre Dame Academy in got last year and they’re basket.” Tech opened preseason Tyngsboro. Marblehead boys hope to build momentum MARBLEHEAD From B1 “(Zamansky and Romain, power forwards) are really versatile, which is the way the game has become at all levels. They can do a lot.” Giardi said “Sean Grady has filled in at point guard but that wasn’t really his role. Cole and Dylan are very similar players. They’re somewhat under- sized get on the outside and I think could create some ITEM FILE PHOTO matchup nightmares.” Marblehead also has 15 Saugus’ Jillian Ricupero is one of six seniors sophomore players split returning to the Sachems girls basketball team throughout varsity and ju- this season. nior varsity who’ll work to carve out a role as the season goes on. After a slow start last Saugus girls return year, Giardi is looking for his team to build some confidence early on. host of experience “We can’t get down on ourselves,” Giardi said. “It’s SAUGUS mostly going to be worried a long game and a long sea- From B1 about ourselves and what son so we can’t start behind we’re doing since it’s tough the 8-ball. We had some “The one thing that has to scout a team this early tough early games last struck me so far this year in the season,” said Schru- season including St. John’s has been the level of focus, ender. “We know English Prep. We lost a heartbreak- which has been really always has a good team er to Swampscott and then high,” said Schruender. and I have a ton of respect got a win and assumed we “Everyone has been locked for coach (Mackenzie) were going to win like that. in, the body language is Charles, and they return a It’s those little things we good and we’ve been work- lot of good players from a have to make sure don’t ing hard.” tournament team last hurt us this year.” Saugus opens up the year. It’s always a tough ITEM FILE PHOTO The Magicians tip off the season at home Thursday game against them and season at home Friday (7) Devin Romain is the lone captain for this year’s Marblehead boys night (7) against English. we know it’ll be no differ- against Gloucester. basketball team. “At this point, we’re ent Thursday night.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM SPORTS B3

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE THURSDAY St. Mary’s at Archbishop Williams Boys Basketball (6:30) Salem at Classical (7) Saugus at English (7) Peabody at Danvers (7) Gloucester at Marblehead (7) Swampscott at Beverly (7) Girls Basketball Malden Catholic at Winthrop (7) Charlestown at Winthrop (6) English at Saugus (7) Girls Basketball Tech at Academy of Notre Dame (5:30) Marblehead at Gloucester (7) Lynnfield at Pentucket (6:30) Boys Hockey Archbishop Williams at St. Mary’s Dedham at Winthrop (6) (6:30) Swimming Classical at Salem (7) Somerville at Revere (4) O’Bryant at Revere (7) Classical at Marblehead (5:30) Danvers at Peabody (7) Peabody at English (6:30) Beverly at Swampscott (7) Swampscott at Salem (7:15) Track FRIDAY Fenwick at Arlington Catholic (4) Boys Basketball St. Mary’s at Austin Prep (4) Tech at Greater Lowell (5) Swimming Pentucket at Lynnfield (6:30) NEC Dive Meet (5:30)

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NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE NATIONAL CONFERENCE East East Bruins fall to Capitals on the road W L T Pct PF PA W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 3 0 .769 338 168 Dallas 6 7 0 .462 334 267 Buffalo 9 4 0 .692 274 212 Philadelphia 6 7 0 .462 297 301 WASHINGTON (AP) — goal in his previous 10 N.Y. Jets 5 8 0 .385 226 301 Washington 3 10 0 .231 188 310 T.J. Oshie scored twice in games, made the most Miami 3 10 0 .231 221 399 N.Y. Giants 2 11 0 .154 247 362 South South under four minutes and of nothing but empty ice W L T Pct PF PA W L T Pct PF PA John Carlson got the go- around him to score off his Houston 8 5 0 .615 317 309 y-New Orleans 10 3 0 .769 344 296 ahead goal to extend the own rebound on the power Tennessee 8 5 0 .615 318 255 Tampa Bay 6 7 0 .462 378 381 Indianapolis 6 7 0 .462 296 295 Carolina 5 8 0 .385 300 360 Washington Capitals’ long- play early in the second. Jacksonville 4 9 0 .308 230 337 Atlanta 4 9 0 .308 300 343 standing domination of the Soon after, he turned Bru- North North W L T Pct PF PA W L T Pct PF PA Boston Bruins with a 3-2 ins defenseman Connor x-Baltimore 11 2 0 .846 430 236 Green Bay 10 3 0 .769 309 270 victory Wednesday night in Clifton into a human py- Pittsburgh 8 5 0 .615 259 242 Minnesota 9 4 0 .692 339 249 a showdown between the lon and beat Jaroslav Ha- Cleveland 6 7 0 .462 273 291 Chicago 7 6 0 .538 243 232 Cincinnati 1 12 0 .077 198 325 Detroit 3 9 1 .269 287 335 NHL’s two best teams. lak backhand for a high- West West The Capitals have won light-reel goal. W L T Pct PF PA W L T Pct PF PA y-Kansas City 9 4 0 .692 371 281 San Francisco 11 2 0 .846 397 229 16 of their past 17 games Kuraly and Carlson trad- Oakland 6 7 0 .462 258 366 Seattle 10 3 0 .769 341 321 against the Bruins. Boston ed goals, and these two Denver 5 8 0 .385 236 261 L.A. Rams 8 5 0 .615 311 262 L.A. Chargers 5 8 0 .385 289 251 Arizona 3 9 1 .269 272 374 has lost four in a row with rivals traded shoves and Thursday’s Games Philadelphia at Washington, 1 p.m. three of those defeats com- unpleasantries plenty be- N.Y. Jets at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m. Cleveland at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. ing in regulation. fore the final buzzer. They Sunday’s Games Jacksonville at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Carlson’s blast past Ja- meet again two days before Denver at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m. Atlanta at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. roslav Halak in the third Christmas. Houston at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Miami at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. L.A. Rams at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. period fired up a crowd NOTES Seattle at Carolina, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m. quieted by Sean Kuraly’s Holtby stopped 30 of the Chicago at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Monday’s Game New England at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at New Orleans, 8:15 p.m. deflection goal minutes PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS 32 shots he faced. ... Hal- earlier. Earlier, fans in ak allowed three goals on Capitals red and Bruins Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (left) 25 shots. ... Carlson now NHL black and gold all got into it scores a goal against Jaroslav Halak (right) in has 45 points in 33 games, EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE when Boston captain Zde- the second period of Wednesday night’s game. which is the second-most Atlantic Division Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA no Chara and Washington among defensemen over Boston 32 20 6 6 46 109 81 St. Louis 32 18 8 6 42 94 88 forward Tom Wilson threw trip to the Stanley Cup Fi- way through the first for the past 40 season behind Buffalo 32 15 11 6 36 101 97 Colorado 30 19 8 3 41 111 84 nal and Washington won its his league-best 26th of Florida 30 15 10 5 35 106 101 Winnipeg 31 19 10 2 40 92 83 down the gloves in a heavy- only Al MacInnis’ 47 in Montreal 31 14 11 6 34 101 103 Dallas 32 18 11 3 39 84 76 weight fight in the first. first title in 2018. the season. It looked like 1990-91 with Calgary. ... Toronto 32 15 13 4 34 104 104 Nashville 29 14 10 5 33 98 93 This was a heavyweight After all the talk about the Bruins had a two-goal The Bruins went 0 for 5 on Tampa Bay 29 15 11 3 33 105 93 Minnesota 31 14 12 5 33 92 101 Ottawa 31 13 17 1 27 84 97 Chicago 31 12 13 6 30 84 98 bout in every sense of the this being a mid-Decem- lead on a Patrice Bergeron the power play and are 2 Detroit 32 7 22 3 17 67 129 Pacific Division term. These teams enter ber measuring stick for a power-play goal, but Cap- for their last 25. ... Clifton Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA couple of perennial playoff itals coach Todd Reirden GP W L OT Pts GF GA Edmonton 33 18 11 4 40 100 99 with the most points in was in the Bruins lineup Washington 33 23 5 5 51 120 95 Arizona 33 18 11 4 40 91 80 the league, Capitals cap- contenders, the skill level challenged for offside and because D John Moore is N.Y. Islanders 29 20 7 2 42 86 69 Calgary 33 17 12 4 38 91 98 matched the hype. video review showed Jake Philadelphia 30 17 8 5 39 96 85 Vegas 33 16 12 5 37 98 94 tain Alex Ovechkin trailed being eased back from a Carolina 31 19 11 1 39 103 85 Vancouver 31 15 12 4 34 104 95 only David Pastrnak in the Pastrnak ripped a per- DeBrusk was into the zone lengthy absence and will Pittsburgh 31 17 10 4 38 104 85 San Jose 33 15 16 2 32 89 114 goal-scoring race, the Bru- fect shot over Braden just before the puck. play the second half of their N.Y. Rangers 30 15 12 3 33 94 94 Anaheim 31 13 14 4 30 82 92 Columbus 30 12 14 4 28 76 93 Los Angeles 32 12 18 2 26 80 103 ins are coming off another Holtby’s left shoulder mid- Oshie, who had just one back-to-back. New Jersey 30 9 16 5 23 74 111 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for OT loss.

Wednesday’s Games Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Washington 3, Boston 2 Winnipeg at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Colorado State hires Steve Addazio as head coach Ottawa at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Vegas at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. Edmonton at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Thursday’s Games Toronto at Calgary, 9 p.m. (AP) — One of the crite- azio inherits a team that Boston at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Chicago at Arizona, 9 p.m. ria Colorado State had for is coming off a second Nashville at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m. its next football coach was straight losing season. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7 p.m. Carolina at Vancouver, 10 p.m. experience. “Our program will be The Rams checked that one built on toughness NBA box with the hiring of and passion, and we will EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE Steve Addazio. work tirelessly to develop Atlantic Division Southwest Division Addazio agreed to a five- men of character to re- W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Boston 17 6 .739 — Dallas 16 7 .696 — year contract Wednesday, turn championship-level Philadelphia 18 7 .720 — Houston 16 8 .667 ½ with a base salary of $1.5 football back to Colorado Toronto 16 7 .696 1 San Antonio 9 14 .391 7 million in the first year and State,” Addazio said in a Brooklyn 13 10 .565 4 Memphis 7 16 .304 9 New York 4 20 .167 13½ New Orleans 6 18 .250 10½ with a $50,000 increase statement. Southeast Division Northwest Division each year of the deal. Boston College won sev- W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Miami 18 6 .750 — Denver 14 8 .636 — The 60-year-old Addazio en games in five differ- Orlando 11 13 .458 7 Utah 13 11 .542 2 wasn’t out of work long af- ent seasons under Add- Charlotte 10 16 .385 9 Oklahoma City 11 12 .478 3½ Washington 7 16 .304 10½ Minnesota 10 13 .435 4½ ter being fired by Boston azio. The Eagles became Atlanta 6 18 .250 12 Portland 10 15 .400 5½ College on Dec. 1. He was bowl-eligible this season Central Division Pacific Division 44-44 in seven seasons by beating Pittsburgh in W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Milwaukee 21 3 .875 — L.A. Lakers 22 3 .880 — with the Eagles. their final regular-season Indiana 16 9 .640 5½ L.A. Clippers 18 7 .720 4 Addazio replaces Mike game. But Addazio nev- Detroit 10 14 .417 11 Phoenix 11 12 .478 10 Chicago 8 17 .320 13½ Sacramento 10 13 .435 11 Bobo, who parted ways er restored the luster to a Cleveland 5 19 .208 16 Golden State 5 20 .200 17 with the program last program that frequently Wednesday’s Games Memphis at Phoenix, 9 p.m. week after reaching a fi- was ranked in the AP Top Houston 116, Cleveland 110 New Orleans at Milwaukee, 9:30 p.m. nancial settlement with 25 in the early 2000s. Indiana 122, Boston 117 Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 10 p.m. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS L.A. Lakers 96, Orlando 87 New York at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Colorado State. Bobo is Before arriving at Boston L.A. Clippers at Toronto, 7 p.m. Thursday’s Games now the offensive coordi- College, Addazio was in Former Boston College football coach Steve Charlotte at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Boston, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. Cleveland at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. nator at South Carolina. charge for two seasons at Addazio has been named the new head coach Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Dallas vs. Detroit at Mexico City, 9 p.m. At Colorado State, Add- Temple. at Colorado State. B4 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 COMICS

OFF THE MARK / MARK PARISI MODERATELY CONFUSED / JEFF STAHLER DILBERT / SCOTT ADAMS

ROSE IS ROSE / PAT BRADY

GARFIELD / JIM DAVIS BIG NATE / LINCOLN PEIRCE

ARLO AND JANIS / JIMMY JOHNSON

HERMAN / JIM UNGER ZIGGY / TOM WILSON

THE BORN LOSER / ART AND CHIP SANSOM

CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Hotheaded friend dunks man’s toothbrush in toilet DEAR ABBY: I have anything. Being an only shared a friendship for Dear Abby is written by Abigail parent, I have very little 40 years with a woman Van Buren, also known as Jeanne free time, and dating can who is known for having be very disappointing. I a quick temper. Although Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact don’t have time to waste. I have been on the receiv- Should I get back out ing end of her anger Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. there for the sake of my many times, we manage Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. son or not? to maintain our relationship. DATING FOR TWO She lives across the her from the apartment. DEAR ABBY: I’m a IN CALIFORNIA country now and, unfor- She doesn’t have the fi- 34-year-old single mother tunately, suffers from a nances to get her own of a 7-year-old son who DEAR DATING: Should major debilitating illness. place, and the eviction wants me to get married. you date because your son She lives with a man she may result in her becom- I’m not dating anyone, so wants a father? No. You argues with often, in his ing homeless. I’m strug- marriage is nowhere in should date because you small apartment. They gling with which is worse: the near future. struggle financially, and meet someone whose val- his health risk or her I know my son’s wish she recently confided ues and interests are sim- homelessness. for me to be married is that when they argue, ilar to your own, someone So far, I have kept my due to the absence of his you think is worth getting she dunks his toothbrush mouth shut, but each day in the toilet to get even. “father” in his life and his to know better. I know he is brushing his Obviously, it is without desire to have a dad. I You are starting a new teeth with bacteria. his knowledge. have technically been career, and in time you Should I continue to re- single for more than 10 I have never met him, will meet eligible men. In main silent? years. I dated a lot over but he is very nice to me the meantime, because the years but haven’t when I call. I want to tell YUCK FACTOR IN your son needs a mascu- during the last two years, him what my friend has THE DESERT line influence in his life, been doing. I feel he instead focusing on my consider having him needs to know the health DEAR YUCK FACTOR: mental, emotional and spend time with male risks he’s facing when he While dipping his tooth- physical well-being in ad- brushes his teeth. brush in the toilet may dition to securing a de- family members. If that’s Of course, if I do, I know not kill him, it could cent career path, which not possible, contact Big I’ll incur her wrath once make him sick. Tell him I’m just a week into. Brothers Big Sisters of again as she’ll know I what has been going on. I have contemplated America and try to ar- ratted her out. And he If your friendship with dating for months, even range a mentor for him. will undoubtedly evict the woman ends, so be it. prior to my son saying The website is bbbs.org. BRIDGE

It is a stopper if they believe you Leo Durocher, a World Series win- club response was game-forcing. ner as both player and manager, North might have passed over two said, “I believe in rules. Sure I do. If hearts, but preferred to show his there weren’t any rules, how could good spade suit. Then, after West you break them?” called again, East wondered about Bridge players shouldn’t break the bidding four hearts. This would have laws of the game, but occasionally been a winner, West losing only one should break the rules, those guide- trick in each side suit. But when lines like “cover an honor with an East passed, South boldly bid three honor” and “third hand high.” no-trump despite not having a sure What should West lead against heart stopper. However, any card is a three no-trump in today’s deal after stopper if the opponents believe that the given auction? This deal was played 15 times you have one. at Bridge Base Online, and there West led the heart five, fourth-high- were six different contracts: three est from his longest and strongest. no-trump (once), four clubs (once), Now declarer took 11 tricks: three four diamonds doubled (once), four spades, one heart and seven clubs. hearts (once), four hearts doubled But if West had guessed what South (once), four spades (eight times) had done, he would have led the and five hearts doubled (twice). heart ace. Then the defenders could In the given auction, North’s open- have taken the first eight tricks for ing bid was borderline. South’s two- down four! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 THE DAILY ITEM B5 TV BEST BETS REMIND REWIND

The Perfect Holiday Freeform, 1:35 p.m. In this 2007 film, a young girl asks a depart- Happy big 5-0, you adorable snowman! ment-store Santa for help finding a new husband By Rick Goldschmidt for her divorced mom. Stars Gabrielle Union, Morris REMIND MAGAZINE Chestnut and Queen Latifah. Girls Trip With a corncob pipe, that FX, 8 p.m. button nose and those eyes Lifelong friends who haven’t hung out in years de- made out of coal, Frosty the cide to get their groove back and head to New Or- Snowman has been making leans for a wild trip in this 2017 comedy starring children laugh and play for eons. This year marks the Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah. 50th anniversary of the char- Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways acter’s eponymous Rankin/ NBC, 8 p.m. Bass classic TV special, Tonight wraps up Ellen’s three-day event of kind- which first aired on CBS Dec. ness. It’s no secret that DeGeneres enjoys surprises 7, 1969. as much as she enjoys gift-giving, and this holiday As historian and biogra- special has been one of the most heartwarming pher for the Rankin/Bass events of the year. library of TV specials and The Unicorn: “Anna and the Unicorn” series, I once asked the late, CBS, 8:30 p.m. great Arthur Rankin Jr., In the new episode “Anna and the Unicorn,” Wade the special’s coproducer and co-director, why he chose a (Walton Goggins) is giddy and everyone is excited different type of animation when he has his first crush since becoming single. from his other specials — Sarayu Blue (I Feel Bad) guest-stars as Anna. cel animation — when he The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edi- created Frosty. He shared, tion: “Cake and Bread Week” “I wanted a Paul Coker Jr. ABC, 9 p.m. Christmas card look. Mushi Season Premiere! studios captured the Coker Anthony “Spice” Adams and Emma Bunton return look exactly.” For those not as hosts, with Paul Hollywood and Sherry Yard con- familiar with Coker’s name, tinuing as judges. you would recognize the tal- Mom: “Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat Show” ented illustrator’s work in CBS, 9 p.m. Mad magazine and on countless Hallmark greeting cards In the new episode “Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat and advertisements. “It was Show,” Bonnie (Allison Janney) is forced to relive easy to do with the beautiful painful Christmas memories when Christy (Anna scripts that I was sent writ- Faris) recounts tales from her childhood. ten by Romeo Muller,” shared Superstore: “Negotiations” the 90-year-old Coker, on NBC, 9 p.m. imagining the look of Frosty. Jonah (Ben Feldman) and Sandra (Kaliko Kauahi) The creation of Frosty in- represent the Cloud 9 employees at union contract volved many talented indi- negotiations with corporate. Worried about the viduals. Mushi Production union’s fate, Amy (America Ferrera), Dina (Lauren studio produced the anima- Ash) and Cheyenne (Nichole Bloom) distract them- tion in Japan, Muller wrote the enduringly appealing sto- selves by looking for the perfect Christmas tree. ry, and the brilliant voice cast Mateo (Nico Santos), Garrett (Colton Dunn) and consisted of Jimmy Duran- Glenn (Mark McKinney) compete to see who can te, Jackie Vernon, Billy De sell an unsellable item. Wolfe, June Foray and Paul Project Runway: “Cats of the Urban Jungle” Frees. Bravo, 9:30 p.m. When it comes to Frosty’s It’s designers gone wild! In this week’s challenge, follow-up story, there is some ing no more gloves on Mick- the Frosty cast do not return to the real little girl actress they must create a fresh take on a timeless classic: drama. In my opinion, the ey Mouse. It doesn’t work!” in the sequel — ABC wanted who replaced June at the last animal prints. Taking inspiration from the upcoming true sequel to the original In the true sequel, Frosty’s something unique and slight- minute and remains uncred- film Cats, the designers need to tame their prints special was Rankin/Bass’ Winter Wonderland, which ly different from the original ited. Maury Laws and Bass into cool street style looks that can compete on the 1976 TV special for ABC ti- is narrated by Andy Griffith, CBS special. always put a bouncy, magical tled Frosty’s Winter Wonder- runway and in the Flash Sale challenge. Frosty marries Crystal (Shel- I was fortunate to coproduce score in their films and TV land. CBS made the mistake, ley Winters), and Jack Frost the 2002 CD release of the specials. The late Laws (who Carol’s Second Act: “Merry December 19th” year after year, of airing the (Frees) is Frosty’s best man. original MGM Soundtrack passed on March 28, 2019) CBS, 9:30 p.m. awful Frosty Returns (which Rankin and Jules Bass had LP of Frosty the Snowman said, “For that one [Frosty the In the new episode “Merry December 19th,” Carol was produced by another stu- specials airing on all three paired up with Santa Claus Snowman], we only had the (Patricia Heaton) excitedly plans an early Christ- dio), right after the Rankin/ major networks simultane- Is Comin’ To Town for War- one song, but I found differ- mas celebration for Jenny (Ashley Tisdale). Mean- Bass original. When Rankin ously by 1976, so that is why ner Music Group/Rhino. The ent ways to work the theme while, the doctors investigate a case of food poi- was asked about Frosty Re- Professor Hinkle, Hocus Po- soundtrack features June throughout.” Our new book is soning at an office holiday party. turns, he said, “It is like say- cus, Karen and the others in Foray as Karen, as opposed dedicated to Laws’ memory.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT Premises: 124-126 Essex Street, Lynn, MA 01902 Premises: 59-61 Hanover Street, Lynn, MA 01902 PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. ES19C0388CA By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain CITATION ON mortgage given by Luis Marroquin and Jose Marroquin to Citizens Mortgage mortgage given by Vicky Rivera, Guillermo Rivera and Ana Rivera to Bank of PETITION TO CHANGE NAME Corporation, and now held by Citizens Bank, N.A. f/k/a RBS Citizens, N.A., said America, N.A., and now held by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Essex Probate and Family Court mortgage dated September 30, 2004 and recorded in the Essex County (Southern Owner Trustee of the Residential Credit Opportunities Trust V-B, said mortgage 36 Federal Street Street District) Registry of Deeds in Book 23449, Page 194, said mortgage was assigned dated October 30, 2006 and recorded in the Essex County (Southern District) Salem, MA 01970 from Citizens Mortgage Corporation to RBS Citizens, N.A. by assignment dated Registry of Deeds in Book 26232, Page 541, said mortgage was assigned from (978)744-1020 June 10, 2009 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 28701, Page Bank of America, N.A. to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB as Trustee for 413; for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust A by assignment dated May 23, 2016 and recorded foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on January 2, 2020 at with said Registry of Deeds in Book 35126, Page 376; said mortgage was In the matter of: Lane Shanelle Vazquez Lopez 10:00AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described assigned from Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB as Trustee for Stanwich A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by in said mortgage, to wit: Mortgage Loan Trust A to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB as Owner Trustee Lane Shanelle Vazquez Lopez of East Lynn MA of the Residential Credit Opportunities Trust V-B by assignment dated November 5, requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: The land together with the buildings thereon, situated at and known as 124-126 2018 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 37140, Page 228; for Lane Shanelle Lopez Essex Street, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the IMPORTANT NOTICE follows: same will be sold at Public Auction on January 7, 2020 at 10:00AM Local Time Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to appearance at: NORTHWESTERLY by Essex Street, forty-five ( 45) feet; wit: Essex Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 12/19/2019. NORTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Snow, one hundred (100) feet; The land with the buildings thereon, situated in Lynn, and known as 50-61 This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written Hanover Street, formerly being Numbered 60-62 Franklin Street, as shown as appearance if you object to this proceeding. SOUTHEASTERLY by land formerly of North, fifty and one-half (50.5) feet; and Assessors Sheet 7, and also shown on a plan recorded in Essex South District Witness, Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. Registry of Deeds On March 25, 1987, in Book of Plans 223, Plan 47, and is Date: November 21, 2019 SOUTHWESTERLY by land now or formerly of Graves, one hundred ( I 00) feet. bounded and described as follows: Pamela Casey O'Brien Register of Probate Be any and all of said measurements, more or less, or however otherwise bounded NORTHEAST by Hanover Street, One Hundred Three and Fifty-eight Hundredths Item: December 12, 2019 and described. (103.58) feet; COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS For title reference see deed recorded in Book 6188, Page 464. SOUTHWEST by land owned by Hill, Seventy-six and Seventy-Five Hundredths feet; THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in SOUTHEAST by land owned by First Presbyterian Church, One Hundred Seven and Docket No. ES19C0389CA the event of a typographical error in this publication. Ninety-Three Hundredths (107.93) feet; CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME For Mortgagor's Title see deed dated September 30, 2004 and recorded NORTHEAST by Franklin Street, Fifty-Seven and Twenty-One Hundredths (57.21) Essex Probate and Family Court in the Essex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 23449, Page feet; 36 Federal Street Street 194. Salem, MA 01970 NORTHWEST by land owned by the City of Lynn, Six (6.0) feet; (978)744-1020 TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, NORTHEAST by land owned by the City of Lynn, Ten (10.0) feet. which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. In the matter of: Yilliane Vazquez Lopez The excludes piece of the original Lot at the Corner of Hanover Street and Franklin A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid Street which taken by the City of Lynn for utility shown on Plan recorded in Book Yilliane Vazquez Lopez of East Lynn MA in cash, certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check at the time and place 6567, Page 623, filed as Plan Number 70/1979. requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in Yilliane Lopez cash, certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check within thirty (30) days For title reference see deed recorded with Essex South District Registry of Deeds in IMPORTANT NOTICE after the date of sale. Book 21882, Page 551. Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Other terms to be announced at the sale. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in Essex Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of the event of a typographical error in this publication. 12/26/2019. Brock & Scott, PLLC This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written 1080 Main Street, Suite 200 For Mortgagor's Title see deed dated October 30, 2006 and recorded in appearance if you object to this proceeding. Pawtucket, RI 02860 the Essex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 26232, Page 539. Witness, Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. Attorney for Citizens Bank, N.A. f/k/a RBS Citizens, N.A. Date: November 21, 2019 Present Holder of the Mortgage TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, Pamela Casey O'Brien 401-217-8701 encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, Register of Probate Item: November 28, December 5, 12, 2019 which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. Item: December 12, 2019 FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT in cash, certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DIVORCE SUMMONS BY cash, certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Docket No. ES19P3590EA PUBLICATION AND MAILING INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Essex Probate and Family Court Other terms to be announced at the sale. 36 Federal Street Estate of: Salem, MA 01970 Carl F. Bellville Docket No. ES19D1975DR Brock & Scott, PLLC 1080 Main Street, Suite 200 Date of Death: July 1, 2019 Essex Division Juliana N Jimenez De Gerena vs. Ronald Gerena Rodriguez Pawtucket, RI 02860 Attorney for Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Lisa M. DeJoie of Lynn MA To the Defendant: as Owner Trustee of the Residential Credit Opportunities Trust V-B Present Holder of the Mortgage Lisa M. DeJoie of Lynn MA The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown 401-217-8701 Item: December 12, 19, 26, 2019 serve without surety on the bond. The Complaint is on file at the Court. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status Nahant Conservation Commission supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating Juliana N Jimenez De Gerena to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. 10 Chisolm Lane A Public Meeting will be held at the Nahant Town Hall, 334 Nahant Road (lower Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings Lynn, MA 01902 level), Nahant, MA at 7:30 PM on December 18, 2019 to consider a Request for and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal your answer, if any, on or before 01/09/2020. If you fail to do so, the court will Determination of Applicability filed by Northeastern University for the property Representatives appointed under informal procedure. 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By Marilynn percent of breast cancers An independent expert, Marchione are "HER2-positive" — Dr. Jennifer Litton of the ASSOCIATED PRESS they have too much of a MD Anderson Cancer protein called HER2 on Center in Houston, said SAN ANTONIO — Doc- their cell surfaces, driven it may be possible to give tors on Wednesday report- by an overactive gene that patients preventative ed unusually good results promotes cancer growth. anti-inflammatory medi- from tests of two experi- Krop led a study of 253 cines. It's worth the risk mental drugs in women such women to test the because the drug's benefit with an aggressive form guided missile drug, called of breast cancer that had is so great, she said. spread widely and resisted T-DXd, given as an infu- The study was sponsored many previous treatments. sion every three weeks. by the drug's developers, One drug showed par- These women had tried Daiichi Sankyo Inc. and ticular ability to reach tu- on average six previous AstraZeneca, and they are mors in the brain, which treatments before the ex- seeking approval for the are notoriously tough to perimental drug. Different medicine in the U.S., Ja- treat. doses were tested, and 184 pan and Europe. Krop con- The other pairs a sort of women got what turned sults for the companies. homing device for cancer out to be the best one. Dana-Farber's Dr. Eric cells with a payload of che- Among those women, 61 Winer helped lead a study motherapy that's released percent saw their tumors of the other experimen- when it reaches its target. shrink at least 30 percent. FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tal medicine — tucatinib, "It's a guided missile. In 6 percent of them, no from Seattle Genetics. It's able to bring the che- signs of cancer were seen A woman gets a mammogram at the University of Michigan Cancer Cen- "It's a drug that's partic- motherapy directly to the in at least two followup ter in Ann Arbor, Mich. ularly able to get into the cancer cell," said the study scans. brain," he said, and half of leader, Dr. Ian Krop of the Although the experi- to see anything hold such percent stopped treatment perimental drug. Doctors the 612 participants had Dana-Farber Cancer In- mental drug was not test- serious cancers at bay for because of them. Most se- can watch patients closely cancer that had spread stitute in Boston. ed against others, the re- more than a year is excit- rious: Twenty-five devel- and give anti-inflammato- there. Results were disclosed sponse rate is three to four ing, he said. oped lung inflammation, ry medicines if it occurs, "These patients had at the San Antonio Breast times better than what's Side effects were sub- and four died of it. This Krop said. nothing" that worked, Cancer Symposium and in usually seen in this situa- stantial, though. About is a rare side effect with Because these cancers and they're often exclud- the New England Journal tion, Krop said. The medi- 60 percent of women had other drugs for this type generally prove fatal, the ed from tests of new drugs of Medicine. an time until cancer wors- low blood counts, nausea, of cancer, but it was much drug "is still beneficial for because their outlook is so From 15 percent to 20 ened was 16 months, and anemia or fatigue, and 15 more common with the ex- most patients," he said. poor, Litton said. More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals By Marilynn Marchione ASSOCIATED PRESS For the first time since the early 1900s, more Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals, a trend that reflects more hospice care and progress toward the kind FILE PHOTO | WEB of end that most people say they want. Advertisement for a vape pen. Deaths in nursing homes also have declined, according to Wednesday's report Massachusetts officials in the New England Jour- nal of Medicine. rescind ban on vaping "It's a good thing. Death has become overly medi- product sales calized over the last century" and this shows a turn By Philip Marcelo day also approved emer- away from that, said the ASSOCIATED PRESS gency regulations relat- lead author, Dr. Haider ed to the new law, which Warraich of the Veterans BOSTON — Retailers in took effect immediately Affairs Boston Healthcare Massachusetts will once for flavored vaping prod- System. again be allowed to sell ucts but take effect for Betsy McNair, a tour unflavored vaping prod- flavored tobacco products guide who now lives in ucts after state officials in June. Mexico, is proud of the on Wednesday ended an A handful of states have ending she helped give emergency ban on their imposed temporary bans her father. Robert McNair sale and approved new re- was 83 when he died at on vaping products, but FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS strictions on flavored vap- Massachusetts is now the home in Belle Haven, Va., ing products. first with permanent re- in 2009, six weeks after Allison Beach, right, embraces her mother, Kathryne, in Hinesburg, Vt. The state’s Pub- strictions in place. learning he had lung can- lic Health Council on The new law specifical- cer. fell from 40 percent to 30 tia, in a nursing home, and husband struggled to fig- Wednesday voted to rely restricts the sale and "I made him exactly what percent over that period people with lung diseases, ure out how to get help scind a temporary ban on consumption of flavored he wanted to eat, whenev- and in nursing homes from in a hospital. for her mother, Kathryne the sale of all vaping prod- tobacco and vaping prod- er he wanted it. He had a 24 percent to 21 percent. The type of illness mat- Beach, who lived with ucts that was imposed by ucts to licensed smoking scotch every night, he had Deaths in homes rose, ters, McNair said. Besides them for three years be- Republican Gov. Charlie bars such as cigar bars a very high quality of life. from 24 percent to 31 her father, she helped care fore dying at their home Baker’s administration in and hookah lounges. If he woke up at 2 o'clock in percent. Some assisted for a brother who died of in Hinesburg, Vt., in 2016. September. the morning and wanted to The restriction extends living centers may have Lou Gehrig's disease in She had lost her vision, The ban had been set to have coffee and pie, that's been counted as homes; his 50s, and her mother, to popular menthol cig- had suffered a fall and expire Dec. 24, but Baker arettes and flavoredwhat we did," she said. researchers had no way to who died at age 92 in a then succumbed to heart had said his administra- e-cigarettes, cigars, pipe Warraich and Duke Uni- tell. nursing home after a long tion would move to end tobacco and chewing to- versity graduate student People who were young- decline in health. failure at age 91. the ban early in light of bacco. Sarah Cross used govern- er, female or a racial or "They were all complete- "We had to really reshuf- new legislation he signed It also places a 75 per- ment health statistics on ethnic minority were less ly different experiences," fle our lives. I was deter- into law last month recent excise tax on nico- deaths from natural caus- likely to die at home than and sometimes it's not mined not to put her into stricting the sale and use tine vaping products and es, rather than accidents those who were older, male possible to adequately a facility," Beach said. "We of flavored tobacco and va- requires health insurers or homicides, from 2003 or white. Cancer patients care for a family member were alone with her at the ping products. to cover tobacco cessation through 2017. The portion were more likely to die at at home, McNair said. time of death and I wish The council on Wednes- counseling. that occurred in hospitals home; people with demen- Allison Beach and her we had had more support." REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE NOTICES MISC. FOR SALE WANTED

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A must see in the classifieds Call Steve 781-985-8438 B8 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 INTERNATIONAL Leaders scramble for final votes as UK's ugly election ends By Jill Lawless he said. “Nobody’s doing Clowne, a former coal-min- ASSOCIATED PRESS what they said. Every- ing village in the central body’s lying.” England constituency of LONDON — Britain’s Britain's first December Bolsover. “If one person election has been like the vote since 1923 has been can offer this area ... Brex- country’s late-autumn dubbed the Brexit Elec- it, that person will win.” weather: chilly and dull, tion. It is being held more The Conservatives have with blustery outbursts. than two years early in focused much of their en- On the last day of the hopes of breaking Britain’s ergy on trying to win seats campaign, political leaders political deadlock over the like Bolsover — work- dashed around the U.K. on country’s stalled departure ing-class towns in central Wednesday trying to win from the European Union. and northern England over millions of undecided Johnson has focused that have elected Labour voters who will likely de- relentlessly on Brexit lawmakers for decades, termine the outcome. throughout the campaign, but also voted strongly in Opinion polls suggest endlessly repeating his 2016 to leave the EU. Prime Minister Boris slogan “Get Brexit done.” Polls suggest that plan Johnson’s Conservatives He says that if he wins may be working, and the have a lead over the main a majority of the 650 PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Conservatives have also opposition Labour Par- House of Commons seats been helped by the Brexit Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn addresses an eve of poll rally in London ty led by Jeremy Corbyn on Thursday, he will get Party led by Nigel Farage, Wednesday. ahead of Thursday's elec- Parliament to ratify his which decided at the last tion. But all the parties “oven-ready” divorce deal take it out and there it is pendence and access. But the notion of an end minute not to contest 317 are nervous about the ver- with the EU and take Conservative-held seats — get Brexit done." “His campaign was to the Brexit melodrama dict of a volatile electorate Britain out of the bloc as to avoid splitting the As a slogan, “Get Brexit all about ‘Getting Brex- is tempting to voters who fed up after years of Brexit scheduled on Jan. 31. pro-Brexit vote. wrangling. “If we can get a working done” is both misleading it done,’ but actually it’s have watched politicians Labour — which is Truck driver Clive Jor- majority, we have a deal, and effective. If Britain about getting Brexit start- bicker for more than three largely but ambiguously dan expressed a weariness it's ready to go,” Johnson leaves the EU on Jan. 31 it ed,” said Tony Travers, years since Britain’s June pro-EU — faces competi- that could be heard up and said Wednesday as he will only kick-start months professor of government at 2016 vote to leave the Eu- tion for anti-Brexit voters down the country during watched pies being baked or years of negotiations on the London School of Eco- ropean Union. from the centrist Liberal the five-week campaign. at a catering firm in cen- future trade relations with nomics. “Elections seem to “Brexit is fueling the Democrats, Scottish and “Basically I just want it tral England. "We put it the bloc, involving tough suggest these things are election,” said Allan Bai- Welsh nationalist parties over and done with now,” in, slam it in the oven, trade-offs between inde- easy; they’re not.” ley, a parish councilor in and the Greens. Rescuer describes horror of New Zealand's silent eruption By Nick Perry ASSOCIATED PRESS WHAKATANE, New Zealand — The eruption was so silent that Lil- lani Hopkins didn't hear it over the hum of the boat’s engines. She didn't turn around until her dad whacked her. Then she saw it. Huge clouds of ash and steam shooting into the sky. She was so excited, she grabbed her phone out of her dad’s bag and hit re- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS cord. But then the plume stopped going up and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz addresses media in Tel Aviv. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS started rolling out over the cliffs — and her awe Lillani Hopkins is pictured with her father, turned to fear. Geoff, prior to the eruption on White Island off Israel heads to third straight Just under the surface the coast of Whakatane Monday. of the crater, pressure had been building for months. Three weeks earlier, earthquakes rattle cups election after parliament vote Now the super-heated New Zealand’s seismic from shelves. And they’ve By Josef Federman they want to avoid another the economy hundreds of water, about 150 degrees monitoring agency GeoN- toured White Island for ASSOCIATED PRESS costly election campaign. millions of dollars, and a Celsius, or 300 Fahren- et had raised the alert lev- decades, marveling as it And together, their parties string of caretaker govern- heit, burst out in a pow- el on the island from 1 to steams and belches. JERUSALEM — Israel’s control a solid majority in ments has frozen major erful spray. The blast also 2, on a scale where 5 is a The country’s tourism parliament on Wednesday the 120-seat Knesset. legislation, key appoint- contained ash, rocks and major eruption. The agen- industry thrives on adven- dissolved after failing to But neither was willing ments, long-term plan- a few boulders the size of cy had noted the water ture spiced with a little meet a midnight deadline to compromise on their ning and budgets for the exercise balls, but it was level in the crater lake had danger. A 2 on the scale? for forming a new govern- core demands for a unity military and important likely the scalding water been rising since August White Island Tours, the ment, triggering an un- government. Netanya- government ministries. that was most deadly. and that over the previous island’s sole tour opera- precedented third election hu insisted on serving as But for Netanyahu, the There were 47 tourists few weeks there had been tor, decided to carry on. in a 12-month period while prime minister, where he country’s longest-sever on New Zealand's White an increase in sulfur diox- Company chairman Paul giving scandal-plagued is best positioned to fight serving leader, a new cam- Island at the time of Mon- ide gas, which comes from Quinn issued a statement Prime Minister Benjamin his recent indictment paign offers a much-need- day's eruption: 24 from magma deep in the volca- Wednesday saying that Netanyahu a welcome on a series of corruption ed lifeline. Australia, nine from the no. Many people around while many questions re- break as he fights to save charges. Gantz has re- Netanyahu was indicted U.S., five New Zealanders the world have asked: main, its priority for now his political career. fused to serve under a last month on charges of and others from Germany, How could the tours of the is helping those affected. After months of political prime minister with such accepting bribes, fraud and Britain, China and Malay- island continue in the face Lillani, a 22-year-old deadlock following a Sep- serious legal problems breach of trust. He is des- sia. Many had taken a day of such warning signs? student who has studied tember election, lawmak- and called on Likud to perately clinging to power trip from the Royal Carib- One answer may be that volcanoes, had taken her ers overwhelmingly passed choose a different leader. to wage his legal battle bean cruise ship Ovation people in New Zealand are dad, Geoff, a pastor, to the first of three votes re- Given the divisions in from the favorable perch of of the Seas. Authorities be- used to living on a giant the island for a 50th birth- quired to dissolve the par- Israeli society, and the prime minister. Israeli law lieve 16 people were killed, seismic fault line that arcs day present on Monday. liament and set a March 2 deep mistrust between the does not require a sitting including several who died around the Pacific Ocean. Their group’s two guides date for new elections. opposing camps, there ap- prime minister to resign if later in hospitals. Those They ski on mountains told them to wear hard But after a midnight pears to be little hope that charged with a crime. who survived the blast had that sometimes belch hats. They gave them gas deadline passed, parlia- another vote will break the Netanyahu can now use terrible burns and some dark ash onto the snow, masks, which the guides ment was automatically loop of elections and insta- his office in the coming ran into the sea screaming and take hikes past pools said they could wear if dissolved. Lawmakers bility that has rocked the months as a bully pulpit — a screaming that would of boiling mud. They car- they had trouble with were continuing their de- country for the past year. In to continue his attacks on not stop. ry on working as minor their breathing. bate early Thursday to the recent campaigns, the prosecutors and police in- confirm the official date. candidates have launched vestigators, whom he has A new campaign will deep personal attacks on accused of staging an “at- prolong a year-long po- one another, and Netanya- tempted coup” against him. Corporal litical stalemate that has hu has been accused of in- Without a functioning paralyzed the government citing against the country’s parliament in place, Ne- Peter J. Pennucci and undermined public Arab minority. tanyahu can also put on trust in the government. Born: December 13, 1949 “Keep your children away hold his expected request For the third time in the from the television,” said for immunity from prose- Killed in Action past year, the country now Yair Lapid, a senior mem- cution. May 20, 1970, Vietnam appears to be heading to ber of Blue and White, say- The outgoing parliament what is sure to be a nas- ing the campaign will be a does not have a majority ty three-month political “festival of hate, violence in favor of granting him campaign that according and disgust.” immunity. Netanyahu can to recent opinion polls is “What used to be a cel- now hope that the next expected to deliver very ebration of democracy election delivers him a Please join us on similar results. has become a moment of more favorable result. After Friday, December 13, 2019 In September’s vote, Ne- shame for this building,” the March election, he also at 1:30 p.m. tanyahu’s Likud party and he added. “There are only could use coalition negoti- the rival Blue and White three reasons for this elec- ations as leverage to push for the party both were unable tion — bribery, fraud and potential partners to sup- REDEDICATION OF CPL PETER to secure a parliamentary breach of trust,” he said, port his immunity request. J. PENNUCCI SQUARE majority. Netanyahu and referring to the criminal Netanyahu’s trial appears Blue and White’s leader, to be on hold until the im- Intersection of Alley and charges filed against Net- former military command- anyahu last month. munity issue is resolved. Blossom Street, Lynn er Benny Gantz, both Netanyahu skipped the Yohanan Plesner, presi- failed during officiallyvote. But in a video on dent of the Israel Democra- This occasion marks the 70th mandated periods to cob- social media, he accused cy Institute, a nonpartisan birthday of CPL Pennucci of Lynn, ble together a governing Gantz of conspiring with think tank, said that being Massachusetts. May we never coalition. Then, during a Arab leaders and “forcing” in the prime minister’s forget his service and sacrifice final three-week window new elections. “In order post during these negotia- to our Nation. that ended Wednesday, to prevent this happening tions is a huge advantage. they were unable to agree again, there is only one “Because then one can

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