THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Vaccine awareness a priority in Lynn

By Allysha Dunnigan and $1 million into the Mas- gage people in conversations ITEM STAFF sachusetts League of Com- about the vaccine. The Lynn City is munity Health Centers. Community Health Center among LYNN — The Baker-Polito The funds provided to com- (LCHC) will receive $25,000 administration has launched munity health centers will of that grant. 20 hard-hit a targeted outreach ini- increase vaccine con dence Dr. Catherine Reyes, a fam- communities tiative to increase vaccine and knowledge throughout ily medicine doctor at Lynn awareness and access to his- the community, implement Community Health Center, putting focus torically underserved com- distribution of culturally said she is relieved and glad on COVID munities. relevant and linguistically that this kind of support is The initiative will invest diverse patient education nally happening, but she ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS vaccination resources directly into the materials, and partner with wishes that it happened Dr. Catherine Reyes gives a vaccine to Frank 20 most disproportionately local community-based or- sooner. Williams, of Lynn, at the vaccination clinic at rollout impacted towns and cities ganizations to provide more Lynn Tech Field House. in the state, including Lynn, information and tips to en- VACCINE, A5 Lynn Peabody company in Saugus school center of Oreo prank Town sports Meeting back OKs housing in play on Route 1 By Elyse Carmosino ITEM STAFF By Mike Alongi ITEM SPORTS EDITOR SAUGUS — Town Meeting members voted this week to approve a zoning bylaw amend- LYNN — Lynn public ment requiring all future housing projects school athletic direc- along Route 1 to set aside a percentage of tors, coaches, players space, based on acreage, for commercial use. and parents were giv- Amending various sections of Article 21: en the news Wednes- Business Highway Sustainable Development day afternoon they’ve Zoning District of the Saugus Zoning By- been waiting to hear Laws, Town Meeting member Joe Vecchione for months, when city — who co-authored the amendment along- of cials gave Lynn En- side Selectman Michael Serino — told The glish, Lynn Classical Item last week that the change is meant to and Lynn Tech the go- balance Saugus’ ratio of residential to com- ahead to start athletics mercial buildings while eliminating vague again, with practices language that could expose the town to bad beginning next week. development opportunities. The schools will still “The hope is to build more sustainably,” not be able to play Vecchione said. “Route 1, especially in these games without the developments, lacks public transit options, approval of the Lynn so every new unit is a new car on the road, School Committee, which, in an overtaxed infrastructure like which will vote on the Route 1, can get troublesome real quick.” matter at its meeting Prior to a moratorium passed by Town Meet- on February 25. COURTESY PHOTO | GRAVOC ing two years earlier that prevented the con- While it is only the struction of multi-family dwellings of three rst step in the pro- Peabody company GraVoc designed this website and all of the online plat- or more units, Vecchione said there were too cess of returning to forms for the ‘Sherm Fights for Freedom’ fundraiser that originally began many residential housing developments pop- actual games, the de- as a payback prank. ping up along the highway known primarily cision was met with for its thriving commercial business scene. praise from all levels Practical joke goes viral and earns $400,000 for charity It prompted him and others to take action to on Wednesday. prevent rapid residential development from “I’m happy for the By Anne Marie Tobin that ended up going viral, raising close to placing too much strain on town resources. kids above all,” said ITEM STAFF $400,000 for charity to help combat veter- However, Planning Board Chair Peter Ros- English Athletic Direc- ans and victims of human traf cking, and setti expressed concern during Thursday’s tor Dick Newton. “This PEABODY — What do 12,000 Oreo food insecurity. Planning Board meeting and Tuesday’s spe- kind of alleviates a cookies, a couple of pickup trucks, a trio cial Town Meeting that the amendment would Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony lot of the worries that of mischievous professional athletes and a ultimately do the town more harm than good. Sherman’s “Sherm Fights for Freedom” they’ve all had over Peabody-based technology company have If pressure is put on developers to include raf e for the bene t of the E3 Ranch Foun- the past few months in common? a certain percentage of commercial develop- and it gives us a path dation, a charity founded by former Major ment in their plans, he said, it could scare Only a couple of the wackiest and silli- to move forward. We want to thank (Lynn) est — not to mention ingenious — pranks PRANK, A5 ROUTE 1, A3 Mayor (Thomas M.) McGee and (Lynn Pub- lic Health Director) Michele Desmarais for how accommodating they’ve been during our meetings and through- out the process.” “This is just a great opportunity for us to start getting every- A February Nicole thing back on track,” McClain, said Tech Athletic Di- founder and rector Adolph Graciale. Juneteenth president of “We’ve had so many By Tréa Lavery the North people working to try Shore June- and get these kids back ITEM STAFF teenth Associ- out there. From Mayor LYNN — Even though the pan- ation, stands McGee to the Board of Health to (Lynn Su- demic has forced many events on- in front of perintendent) Dr. (Pat- line, the North Shore Juneteenth the Frederick rick) Tutwiler to (Lynn Association is continuing to cele- Douglass Band- Tech Principal) Caris- brate Black history and achieve- stand in the sa Karakaedos, there ment in the area. Lynn Common. ITEM PHOTO | SPORTS, A3 JUNETEENTH, A3 SPENSER HASAK

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OBITUARIES ...... A2 LOOK! ...... A8 DIVERSIONS ...... B5 HIGH 29° VOL. 142, ISSUE 61 OPINION ...... A4 SPORTS ...... B1-2 CLASSIFIED ...... B6-7 LOW 27° POLICE/FIRE ...... A5 COMICS ...... B4 BUSINESS ...... B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 OBITUARIES Rush Limbaugh, radio king Theresa M. Thibault, 92 1932 - 2021 IPSWICH AND FORMERLY OF and architect of right wing, dies LYNN, MA - Theresa Mary (Mas- sero) Thibault, age 92, of Ips- By Matt Sedensky wich and formerly of Lynn, died AP NATIONAL WRITER peacefully on Tuesday, Febru- Rush Limbaugh called ary 16, 2021 at the Sea View himself a truth detector, Retreat in Rowley. She was doctor of democracy, lov- the loving and devoted wife of er of mankind, all-around the late Herbert J. Thibault with good guy and harmless whom she shared 55 years of fuzz ball, titles his legions marriage and predeceased of followers embraced as her in 2012. Born in Salem he boomed from their ra- in 1928, she was the daughter dios in a daily ritual. of the late Albert F. and Albina To those who hated him, (Gauthier) Massero. She was the names he conjured raised in Salem and Peabody were often un t for print. and lived the greater part of her Such was the nature of life in Lynn before moving to Ip- Limbaugh, who died of lung swich in 2009. Theresa was cancer Wednesday at the the chief breakfast and lunch neral Service will be held on age of 70: Prized by adher- aide at Drewicz Elementary Monday, February 22, 2021 ents as the voice of conser- School from 1985 until her re- in the SOLIMINE FUNERAL vatism, pilloried by critics tirement. She loved her stuffed HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt. as the worst of American animals, lobster rolls and play- 129), Lynn at 11a.m. Buri- politics’ extreme right wing. ing Bingo. She was a caring al will be in Riverside Cem- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS He was divisive to the and comforting woman and etery, Saugus. Relatives very end, but it did little Radio personality Rush Limbaugh introduces President Donald Trump enjoyed spending time with her and friends are respectfully to diminish his impor- at the start of a campaign rally in Cape Girardeau, Mo. family, especially her grandchil- invited to attend and are tance as the dominant dren, great-grandchildren and required to adhere to the He drew people in with chorman.” But his assess- Democratic ideology in force of talk radio, one of great-great-grandchildren. guidelines of the CDC, the his wit, his sense of the ments of those with whom biblical times would have Theresa is survived by her State of Massachusetts and the most in uential voices theatrical and a made-for- he disagreed were not led to the abortion of Jesus loving daughters, Phyllis A. the Local Board of Health, in Republican politics and broadcast voice offering nearly so kind. Christ. When a woman ac- Fleming of Salem, Carol A. Pi- which allows up to 40 fam- an architect of the modern listeners a blueprint for He called them commu- cused Duke University la- right-wing. geon and her husband Donald ily and friends in the funer- what he saw as the grand nists, wackos, feminazis crosse players of rape, she Un inchingly conser- of Rhode Island and Frances al home at a time and all scheme of the opposition. and radicals. And he would was derided as a “ho,” and vative, wildly partisan, A. Kuzmitski and her husband are required to wear a face And he did it with such spare none of them. when a Georgetown Uni- bombastically self-pro- Richard of Ipswich; her beloved covering and practice social unyielding con dence, his When the actor Michael versity law student spoke moting and larger than grandchildren, Danielle, Kevin, distancing. Visiting hours followers heard his words J. Fox, suffering from Par- in support of expanded Michael, Adam, Tracey, Daniel, will be on Monday from life, Limbaugh had for the past quarter-century gal- as sacred truth. kinson’s disease, appeared contraceptive coverage, Todd and Keith; her cherished 9:30a.m.-11a.m. Donations “I want to persuade peo- in a commercial for a Dem- she was dismissed as a great-grandchildren, Cassan- in Theresa’s memory may vanized listeners with his politically incorrect, sar- ple with ideas. I don’t walk ocrat, Limbaugh mocked “slut.” dra, Angelina, Andrew, Logan, be made to the Salvation around thinking about my him and his tremors. When Barack Obama Mason, Corbin, Kole, Tadd, Army, 1 Franklin St., Lynn, casm-laced commentary. He called himself an enter- power,” he told author When a Washington advo- won the presidency in Ruby, Hawkins, Harris, Isabelle, MA 01902 or at https:// Zev Chafets in his 2010 cate for the homeless com- 2008 despite all Lim- Kaylani and Kevin, Jr.; her ador- give.salvationarmy.org/ tainer, but with his three- hour weekday radio show book, “Rush Limbaugh: An mitted suicide, he cracked baugh’s warnings, he ing great-great-grandchildren, give/173572/#!/donation/ Army of One.” “But in my a string of jokes. As the didn’t simply voice regret, Andrew, Alvia and James and checkout Directions and broadcast on nearly 600 stations across the U.S., heart and soul, I know I AIDS epidemic raged in he said: “I hope he fails.” her many nieces and nephews. online guestbook at www. have become the intellec- the 1980s, he made the dy- And with the ugly scenes She was the sister of the late solimine.com and a massive audience IN MEMORIAM of millions hanging on his tual engine of the conser- ing a punchline. of a mob insurrection last Alice White, Louise Glynn, Al- ALICE T. MANIAS vative movement.” To him, 12-year-old Chel- month at the Capitol still bert, Francis, George “Ted” and 2008 ~ FEBRUARY 18 ~ 2021 every word, Limbaugh’s Limbaugh took as a sea Clinton was “a dog.” fresh, he was dismissive Richard Massero. ON HER THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSA- rants shaped the nation- RY badge of honor the title When the topic was to calls for an end to vio- Service Information: A Fu- al political conversation, swaying the opinions of av- of “most dangerous man reproductive rights, he lence, comparing the riot- erage Republicans and the in America,” and called didn’t simply voice a pro- ers instead to American direction of the party. himself “America’s an- life stance, he suggested revolutionaries. IN MEMORIAM Lynn Drug Task Force ALICE T. MANIAS 2008 ~ FEBRUARY 18 ~ 2021 City Council holds up cash transfer ON HER THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSA- Hotline RY Lovingly remembered and sadly 781-477-4444 missed by husband and family. over Marshall Middle School dispute CALL 24 HOURS A DAY By Guthrie to be turned into senior The project began in the “My perspective in this or text the word Scrimgeour housing. fall and was funded by position is to move for- ITEM STAFF “It’s a dilapidated, fall- school department sav- ward to get it off to the tiplynn and ing-down building. There ings. Nicholson said that City Council and allow LYNN — A request to were several  res in that the additional funding them to make a concerted your tip to Lovingly remembered and sadly transfer $1 million in free missed by husband and family. building, and that was on requested from the City effort to make something “tip411” (847411) cash funds to the Lynn one day. Police can’t go Council was to make up work for the community school department to fund into the building because a difference in the cost at large,” McGee said last HVAC air ow improve- All reports of neighborhood of the hazardous mate- of the project and the Thursday. ments in 10 school build- rials,” said Cyr, who also amount that could be “We are tight for space in activity will be investigated. IN MEMORIAM ings was tabled by the Callers may remain anonymous. PHILIP C. BURNS serves as the ward coun- funded through savings. the Lynn Public Schools,” ON HIS BIRTHDAY City Council Tuesday over cilor for the neighborhood. Ward 2 Councilor Rick Committee Vice Chair Spanish menu available FEBRUARY 18, 2021 a dispute about the former “There are overdoses Starbard said after the Donna Coppola said at Thurgood Marshall Mid- taking place, drug dealing meeting that the tabling last week’s meeting. “If we dle School. happening on the proper- of the funds was partly re- could have a piece of that “Normally we give the ty, prostitution happening lated to a potential source property, even if some of it School Committee any- on the property. It’s be- of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, doesn’t have to be turned ITEM CLASSIFIEDS IN MEMORIAM thing they ask for,” said come a real blight on the and Economic Security over at one time. If we PHILIP C. BURNS City Council President neighborhood.” (CARES) Act funding to  - have land for preschoolers ON HIS BIRTHDAY Darren Cyr. “But there’s FEBRUARY 18, 2021 At the council meet- nance the HVAC improve- only, that would open up GET RESULTS! been an issue going on for ing, Cyr implied that the ments. space in our schools.” several years at the Thur- School Committee’s re- “The  nancial stability She suggested using good Marshall school. “ luctance to transfer the of cer weighed in on the the accessible money and Cyr expressed his hope building to the city was possibility that there could space to build a preschool Call Customer Service that the building, which the reason for his call to be some CARES funding with a senior center on he said has become a safe- table the transfer of HVAC available for that,” said part of the property and to place an ad ty concern for the neigh- (heating, ventilation and Starbard. “If we can use elderly housing on the Remembered forever by borhood, could be trans- air conditioning) funds. some CARES money for other. 781-593-7700, ext. 2 wife Ruthann, sons Philip ferred from the School The HVAC improve- it instead of taking free The committee voted and Brian, and grandchildren Committee to the city so it Nicholas, Violet, and Hazel ments are intended to  x cash, that’s a route we cer- two years ago to demolish could be sold to developers the ventilation systems tainly should go.” the building, but the situ- in the 10 oldest school Mayor Thomas M. Mc- ation was complicated by buildings, according to Gee, chairman of the School the fact that asbestos was School Committee mem- Committee, expressed in- discovered in the building, A. James Lynch Insurance & Real Estate ber Jared Nicholson. The terest at the committee’s signi cantly increasing Remembered forever by systems had been blocked meeting last Thursday the estimated cost of dem- wife Ruthann, sons Philip has been servingand Brian, andthe grandchildren Lynn and North off by the city in the 1970s in transferring owner- olition. Nicholas, Violet, and Hazel during an oil crisis. ship of the property to the According to Cyr, several Shore community approaching 70 years! “These issues have been city, but some of his fellow developers had expressed in the buildings for a re- committee members were renewed interest in pur- ally long time. I think the concerned about losing the chasing the property with COVID situation has re- property, since there is not the intent of turning it ally shined a light on it,” much land left in the city to into senior housing. said Nicholson. build new schools. “My goal as the ward councilor of the neighbor- hood where that school is, is to protect the health and safety of the resi- dents of the neighborhood around it,” said Cyr. “If we could bring senior housing in there like the neighbors want, it would dramatical- ly change the neighbor- hood.” For now, the transfer- ring of HVAC funding for the schools will be tabled until the next City Coun- • Attracting Buyers in Unique Ways Don’t let the cil meeting, and the trans- • Get Honest and Experienced guidance from the pros who know. ferring of the school was story go untold. tabled by the School Com- • Visit our website ajameslynchinsurance.com mittee to discuss the issue further with the council at • Here for You....Here for Good Share your loved one’s story. a future meeting. “I know that a meeting [email protected] | 781-593-7700 is being set up and I’m looking forward to hear- ing what will be presented there,” said Nicholson. 781.599.1500 In partnership with Guthrie Scrimgeour can be reached at gscrim- [email protected]. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A3 A February Juneteenth Saugus Town JUNETEENTH From A1 Meeting OKs Nicole McClain, who founded the organization in 2017, said that this Route 1 housing time last year, they were planning multiple annual ever, that the changes to events, all of which ended ROUTE 1 the bylaw were, for the up being either canceled From A1 most part, minimal and or signi cantly altered to away positive develop- follow safety regulations. were designed to t the ment opportunities and needs of the town. “February of last year, ultimately result in an in- we had had our Local “I honestly don’t think crease in vacant buildings we’re going too far with these Black Excellence event to along the highway. celebrate Black History proposals,” he said. “Route 1 “We should be consid- is a commercial corridor rst Month, and all of a sudden ering the big picture,” he everything started fall- and it has been for decades. said. “If we make it dif - “We’re not trying to pro- ing apart,” McClain said. cult to have development, hibit development here. “We had things planned, it requires a period of time We just have to make sure but everything had to be before you get developers this bylaw ts the mold of changed to virtual events back, and that could be as the town.” or canceled.” long as ve to 10 years. McClain had the idea to ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK “If we have the current Thirty-eight Town Meet- ing members voted in favor start a celebration for June- Nicole McClain, founder and president of the North Shore Juneteenth situation along Route 1 of the bylaw amendment. teenth (the holiday which Association, stands with association secretary Wendy Joseph, left, and extend for a lengthy pe- Two, including Rossetti, commemorates the aboli- vice president Adriana Paz. riod of time, you’re going tion of slavery in Texas on to see a lot more vacan- voted against it. One mem- June 19, 1865), in Lynn back es of violence or disruption,” The Black Excellence 5k, a “It’s had some ups and cies. You’re going to see a ber abstained from voting, in 2015, but wasn’t able to McClain said. “Every cul- fundraiser for the organiza- downs, but right now lot more closed down and and another eight were ab- get an event organized for ture has that issue, not just tion, was also held virtually they’re saying the police of- abandoned buildings.” sent from the meeting. The another two years. In the Black Americans, but Black in August, and members cers will be wearing body He added that an increase amendment needed a two- time in between, she had an Americans seem to hold a of the Juneteenth Associ- cameras, and now they’re in vacancies will ultimately thirds majority to pass. experience that made it feel lot of that burden.” ation worked together to working on a diversity, eq- place more of a burden on “I think there are a lot much more urgent. Since its rst Juneteenth deliver food to local homes uity and inclusion position residents as they face a re- of opportunities along While walking home from event, the organization has to address food insecurity in City Hall, so I think we’re duction in tax revenue. Route 1, but we have to do school with some friends, hosted an annual celebra- caused by the pandemic. making some strides,” she “If the commercial sector it within (our) means and her son, who was 16 at the tion for the day, as well as When Black Lives Matter said. “We’re getting places starts to have issues and make sure we’re meeting time, was harassed and an annual 5k run, High protests erupted across the in the city as far as trying starts to have considerable the wishes of the resi- grabbed by police of cers, Tea and the Local Black country last year following to walk in the right direc- vacancies, it’s going to have dents and making sure who threatened the teens Excellence event. During the death of George Floyd tion towards justice.” an impact on the residents,” our infrastructure isn’t with arrest with no expla- the pandemic, they were by a Minneapolis police of- Registration is open for he said. “If you get to a cer- crippled by development,” nation as to what they had able to broadcast their an- cer, McClain and other the North Shore June- tain point, potentially, that Vecchione said. done wrong. nual Juneteenth ag-rais- members pivoted to orga- teenth Association’s Local is going to affect the tax Elyse Carmosino can be “That opened my eyes to ing online for those that nizing protests and directly Black Excellence Forum, revenue for the town.” reached at ecarmosino@ the fact that Black Amer- couldn’t watch in person, addressing inequality. They which will be held virtual- Vecchione argued, how- itemlive.com. icans have to change the and recorded local musi- worked with the city of Lynn ly on February 25. perception that society has cians and performers for to implement antiracist pol- Tréa Lavery can be been plagued with around people to watch at home to icy, something McClain said reached at tlavery@item- us being negative and sourc- keep the celebration going. she is optimistic about. live.com. Executioners Lynn school sports back in play sanitized accounts

SPORTS glish and Classical were Sports II” period and can championship last March. of deaths in From A1 already making plans to then schedule competi- “The kids have been pa- play their fall and winter tions from May 17 to July tient, the coaches have have been so many people sports against GBL teams. 3 — the nal date allowed been patient, and the ad- federal cases in our corner and we want The schools will of cially for the spring season un- ministrators have been ecution of William LeC- to thank them all for their join the GBL in the fall der the adjusted MIAA By Michael Tarm patient. We know it’s a ASSOCIATED PRESS roy, convicted of killing support.” 2021 season. calendar. tough job to make sure Georgia nurse Joann “It’s been such a long In the GBL, boys hockey, If given the go-ahead, everyone is safe while still CHICAGO — Execu- Lee Tiesler in 2001, the road to get to this point, boys and girls basketball Classical and English will wanting to see these kids tioners who put 13 in- 50-year-old’s stomach and this just gives every- and swimming programs join the GBL for this new play sports again. We’re mates to death in the area heaved uncontrolla- one a ray of hope,” said have been allowed to hold athletic schedule and then just incredibly grateful for last months of the Trump Classical Athletic Director bly immediately after the preseason activities and move right into the fall the opportunity to get out administration likened pentobarbital injection. Bill Devin. “We have so practices under the over- season later this year. there and play again, and the process of dying by many people to thank who It lasted about a minute, sight of individual ath- For Tech, which com- I know our kids are going lethal injection to falling according to the AP and have helped us along the letic directors since the petes in the Common- to go above and beyond to asleep and called gurneys other reports. way, including the (Great- beginning of February. wealth Athletic Confer- make sure they follow the “beds” and nal breaths Executioner Eric Wil- er Boston League) and Those sports can schedule ence, things are going to protocols and make the “snores.” liams stood next to all of the administrators league games from March look a little different. Since most out of this.” But those tranquil ac- LeCroy as he died. But in the city, the Board of 1 to April 10, provided the other CAC schools did “This is going to be big counts are at odds with Williams made only cur- Health and everyone who they are given approval decide to move forward for the city of Lynn and reports by The Associat- sory reference to “the supported us along the by their respective school with their winter season ed Press and other media it’s a great thing for these rise and fall” of LeCroy’s way. We’re thrilled to get committees. this year, the opportuni- witnesses of how pris- student-athletes,” said abdomen in his account. started.” During the same peri- ty for the Tigers to play oners’ stomachs rolled, Tech football coach James Shortly after serving Last Friday, Devin and od of March 1 to April 10, winter sports has passed. shook and shuddered as in ve of the recent ex- Newton met with GBL GBL schools will offer pre- Tech will be starting ath- Runner. “The No. 1 thing the pentobarbital took is, and will remain, the ecutions, Williams was school superintendents, season activities for the letics with the “Fall Sports effect inside the U.S. pen- named the interim war- principals, athletic direc- “Fall Sports II” season. The II” season — playing foot- health and safety of every- itentiary death chamber one involved and we need den of the high-pro le tors, health of cials and league plans to play boys ball, boys and girls soccer, in Terre Haute, Indiana. New York City lockup even city mayors via Zoom and girls soccer, girls vol- volleyball and swimming. to remain focused on that, The AP witnessed every but we’re also excited that where Jeffrey Epstein to discuss a path forward leyball, golf, cross-country, Area coaches were execution. died in 2019. for returning to sports. eld hockey, and football thrilled to hear the news these kids are going to be The sworn accounts by able to get out and expe- “During the entirety of After lobbying for a safe during the “Fall Sports of a return to sports, with executioners, which gov- the execution, LeCroy did rience some fresh air and return to play for months, II” period from April 12 to many saying they can’t ernment lings cited as not appear to be in any competition again.” things have nally be- May 15. The GBL, and the wait to get back to work evidence the lethal injec- sort of distress, discom- gun to move in the right Lynn schools, postponed with their teams. The Lynn School Com- tions were going smooth- fort, or pain,” Williams direction after a down- many of those sports last “It’s incredibly exciting mittee will hold its vote ly, raise questions about wrote. “A short time af- ward trend in terms of fall. to hear this news,” said on whether to allow Lynn whether of cials misled ter he took a deep breath COVID-19 case numbers Spring sports (tennis, English boys basketball schools to start playing courts to ensure the ex- and snored, it appeared to in the city. boys and girls lacrosse, coach Antonio Anderson, games during its next ecutions scheduled from me that LeCroy was in a Since the Lynn Public outdoor track, boys vol- who hasn’t met with his meeting on February 25. July to mid-January were deep, comfortable sleep.” Schools were unable to leyball, baseball, softball, team on the court since Mike Alongi can be done before death penalty The distinctive jerking compete this past fall, as and crew) will hold their they were on the verge reached at malongi@item- opponent Joe Biden be- and jolting was visible in well as this winter, En- preseason during the “Fall of a second straight state live.com. came president. at least half the execu- Secrecy surrounded all tions, according to the AP aspects of the executions. and other media accounts. New virus cases, deaths reported in Courts relied on those Among multiple execu- carrying them out to vol- tioner accounts, none de- unteer information about scribed any such move- glitches. None of the exe- ments. All employed the Lynn, Lynn eld and Peabody cutioners mentioned any. same sleep metaphors. Questions about wheth- er inmates’ midsections By Gayla Cawley rollout plan, the start of reported in Revere, which at Lynn Tech Field House LAW OFFICES OF ITEM STAFF which was announced now has 9,357 cases and for people who live or trembled as media wit- nesses described were JAMES J. CARRIGAN by Gov. Charlie Baker on 146 deaths, the city web- work in Lynn and Nahant, Lynn reported another a focus of litigation • Social Security Disability Wednesday. site reported. or are Lynn Community three coronavirus deaths throughout the run of • Workers Compensation Phase 2 groups that will In Lynn eld, ve new Health Center patients, • Accidents on Wednesday, and new become eligible for the cases and an additional executions. Inmates’ law- cases were also reported and meet state eligibility yers argued it proved 25 years located across vaccine on Thursday in- death were reported to requirements. Residents from Lynn District Court in Lynn eld, Peabody, Re- clude individuals aged 16 bring the town’s totals to pentobarbital caused 75 and older may be ac- 15 Johnson St. vere and Salem. and older with two or more 976 cases and 29 deaths, ash pulmonary edema, In Lynn, 27 new cases companied by one care- in which uid rushes 781-596-0100 of certain medical condi- the town website said. JAMES J. CARRIGAN giver who can book an through quickly disinte- were reported to bring the tions, including: cancer, Salem reported 12 new ANNE GUGINO CARRIGAN city’s caseload to 15,270. chronic kidney disease, cases to bring the city’s appointment themselves, grating membranes into LISA A. CARRIGAN, OF COUNSEL Of that total, 677 cases are chronic obstructive pul- caseload to 3,962. 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Mil- translates to the slang Chief Operating O cer Community Relations Director Chairman lennials are no longer phrase, I’m dead,” or “I’m Customer Service cool. dying,” the loudly crying Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBLISHERS Once considered the Connecting Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 hip, trend-setting gen- GaylaGay face, , or simply writ- Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 ing the longtime favorites, All Departments: Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 eration that was blamed CawleCaw y 781-593-7700 Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 for “killing” nearly ev- lol or lmao. Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 Sadly, but perhaps un- Ext. 2 Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 erything that was once Peter H. Gamage, 1991-1996 popular in American millennials, an albeit surprisingly, my go-to, Classi ed/Legal Advertising Brian C. šayer, 1996-1999 culture, millennials older, but still equally haha, which usually ac- classi [email protected] Bernard W. Frazier Jr., 1999-2005 internet-savvy genera- companies my texts, not Peter H. Gamage, 2005-2014 have now been replaced Subscriptions in that category by Gen tion, over what has con- so much as a form of [email protected] John S. Moran, Executive Editor, 1975-1990 Z-ers. sistently been trendy in laughter but as a way to Circulation Or at least according to millennial culture. be polite so I don’t appear [email protected] a vocal group of Gen Z-ers If you’re unconvinced cold and unfeeling in my Ext. 3 like I was, an apparent- — the generation born af- virtual communication Newsroom ter 1995 — who have tak- ly out of touch millenni- with others, did not make [email protected] en to various social media al myself, log onto CNN the cut. [email protected] platforms to give millen- and you’ll find an article Oh well, I’ll just chalk Ext. 4 that was posted Wednes- nials (1981-1995) a taste that up to another aspect Sports of their own medicine day about the phenome- of my now, off-trend mil- [email protected] non. EDITORIAL by deeming certain hall- lennial existence. Ext. 5 marks of their generation According to the ex- As someone who has change documented in Retail and Online uncool. never cared much for Advertising Much like millennials the article, not only do trends anyway, even [email protected] “killing” nearly every I need to overhaul my when I was apparently ADVERTISING longtime staple of Amer- skinny jean-filled ward- a part of them, my reac- Ernie Carpenter Jr. ican society implemented robe, but I also need to tion to this generational pay attention to what Director of Advertising Seeing double by previous generations, clash is to just shrug it and Business Development, ext. 1355 such as outdated work- emojis I’m using. Appar- off. [email protected] ently, the laughing cry- place concepts, depart- Who cares really? Life Ralph Mitchell ment stores, Cable TV, ing emoji, , which is is too short. Wear what Sales Representative, ext. 1313 [email protected] in Swampscott spoiler-free movie expe- one of my most frequent- you like, have your hair riences, traditional mar- ly used judging by how styled however you Eric Rondeau riage, and even napkins, Sales Representative, ext. 1280 In Swampscott, shifting the quickly I was just able want, and speak to oth- [email protected] double-yellow centerline on Gen Z-ers have now ac- to find it to insert in this ers in whatever way Patricia Whalen Humphrey Street has turned cused millennials them- article, is no longer cool. that is unique to you. If selves of being out of Sales Representative, ext. 1310 into an annoyance with sig- Or as one TikTok user everyone was meant to [email protected] touch. nificant traffic-safety ramifi- put it, “it’s so off,” ac- think and look exactly I was rst alerted to the BUSINESS OFFICE cations. cording to the CNN ar- the same, we would be culture clash by one of Susan J. Conti Anyone who has driven ticle, which also men- a pretty boring, stunted Controller, ext. 1288 Humphrey between Reding- The Item’s new reporters, tioned a video from Allysha Dunnigan, who society. [email protected] ton Street and Fuller Terrace another woman, who And if you are a fan of Ted Grant has been seeing double when mentioned during one of said she has cut back on the newsroom’s creative fashion trends, don’t de- Publisher, ext. 1234 it comes to the yellow center- using it since learning spair. Everything that is [email protected] lines. One of the centerlines sessions that it was no that kids don’t. longer cool to wear skin- old becomes new again Marian Kinney is not quite as visible as the “I use everything but the ext. 1212 ny jeans and a woman’s eventually anyway. For other because town workers laughing emoji,” 21-year- [email protected] hairstyle could also be instance, current women’s painted it with black paint in old Walid Mohammed told Will Kraft dating her, as side parts fashion is already heavily an obviously-unsuccessful ef- CNN Business. “I stopped Chief Financial Of cer, ext. 1296 are now out of vogue, ac- in uenced by earlier de- [email protected] fort to cover it. using it a while back be- cording to the 25-and-un- cades. But the black paint is grad- cause I saw older people Paula Villacreses der crowd. So, don’t throw out those ually rubbing off. using it, like my mom, A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 Apparently, the battle skinny jeans or rush out Drivers won’t stop seeing my older siblings and just [email protected] has come to the fore- to the salon for a new double -- and steering dan- older people in general.” Mike Shanahan front on the popular (at haircut just yet. Odds are gerously close to ongoing The article goes on to Chief Executive Of cer, ext. 1956 the moment) social me- you’ll be back in style in [email protected] traffic -- until the town mills suggest Gen Z-approved dia platform, TikTok, no time. the road surface down a quar- alternatives for convey- Carolina Trujillo with teens and 20-some- Gayla Cawley is the re- Community Relations Director, ext. 1226 ter inch in order to eliminate ing laughter, such as the one of the centerlines. things clashing in vid- gional editor for the Dai- [email protected] We recommend that work eos and comments with skull, , emoji, which ly Item. Jim Wilson Chief Operating Of cer, ext. 1200 be undertaken expeditiously. [email protected] But the chances of anything REBECCA SHI happening anytime in Febru- CIRCULATION ary, or even March, are slim Lisa Mahmoud to none. Manager, ext. 1239 The story of the double-yel- Immigrants will [email protected] low lines on Humphrey Street CUSTOMER SERVICE is a tale of good intentions La’ Mosha Ball gone bad. The town exercised Customer Service, ext. 1276 good intentions by shifting [email protected] the centerline eight feet to rebuild America GRAPHICS accommodate outdoor dining port for immigration has along Humphrey Street. Undocumented immi- cops arrived and she was Trevor Andreozzi grants are powerful ex- terri ed of deportation. soared to historic highs. Designer Hindsight, of course, is 20- [email protected] 20. But Humphrey Street amples of resilience built Nothing came of the ac- For the first time since isn’t just another byroad trav- from years of plowing cident, but I nixed my such polls were conduct- Sean Casey through setbacks and dis- plan to accept a consult- ed in 1965, Americans Designer eling through Swampscott. It [email protected] is the major commuter route appointments. Now they ing job and tried to gure want more, not less, im- to Boston and its heavy use are steadily and quietly out how to help her. After migration. Amanda Lunn powering our economy the 10th immigration at- This is likely attribut- Designer makes the annoying prospect [email protected] of drivers having to endure back to life. Their resil- torney turned us down, ed to the fact that for ience is rebuilding Amer- telling us, “she is safer in the past 10 months, Edwin Peralta Jr. the inevitable road milling ica during the pandemic, the shadows,” I decided Designer work even more frustrating. COVID-19 has forced [email protected] and they deserve citizen- to join a movement of ad- Americans apart but ship from a grateful na- vocates trying to change NEWSROOM brought them closer tion. the law and protect my to immigrants and the Mike Alongi I came to the U.S. from mother. Sports Editor, ext. 1228 enormous contributions China when I was 10. I was fortunate to meet [email protected] My parents came of age former U.S. Rep. Luis they make. Seventy per- Elyse Carmosino toward the end of the Gutierrez, who together cent of immigrants work Reporter, ext. 1264 Cultural Revolution with U.S. Sen. Bob Me- in a field classified as [email protected] there. The government nendez, stopped my ma’s essential. They work as Gayla Cawley frontline medical work- Regional Editor, ext. 1236 reinstated the college en- deportation. Because of a [email protected] trance exam. My father review of old deportation ers and in supermarkets, orders, she got a green pick the crops we eat Cheryl Charles became a heart surgeon, News Editor, ext. 1278 my mother a pathologist. card and, ve years later, and sauté food at restau- [email protected] Economic policies in the citizenship after living 23 rants. Immigrants or Allysha Dunnigan early 1990s opened Chi- years in this country. That their children played key Reporter, ext. 1302 na to the West, and my July, ma insisted on at- roles in developing two [email protected] father entered a post- tending the Fourth of July highly effective vaccines. Spenser Hasak doctoral program at the parade in Skokie, a suburb They make up the lion’s Photographer, ext. 1332 Harvard School of Public of Chicago, decked out in share of the work to keep [email protected] Health. an American  ag t-shirt us alive and eventually Julia Hopkins A few years later, my and waving two American restore us to some sem- Photographer, ext. 1224 [email protected] mother and I joined him  ags. blance of normalcy. in Boston. My father and At the age of 63, ma Immigrants are the Thor Jourgensen I got green cards and lat- returned to the medical Editorial Page Editor, ext. 1267 frontline of our pandem- [email protected] er citizenship. Bad im- profession where she ex- ic recovery. They put one Daniel Kane migration legal advice amined biopsy specimens foot in front of another, resulted in my mother to diagnose a range of Sports Reporter, ext. 1228 even when in fear and [email protected] losing her legal status illnesses. My ma’s exam- pain. They will become and being put in depor- ple shows that when you Steve Krause U.S. citizens one day. News Director, ext. 1229 tation proceedings. As an legalize people who are [email protected] undocumented worker working and contributing, America will be stronger, wiser, and more prosper- Tréa Lavery with a deportation order, you unleash their econom- Reporter, ext. 1317 my mother worked in ic potential. ous for it. [email protected] Rebecca Shi is execu- Chinese restaurants, and I share my ma’s story Guthrie Scrimgeour the tips she made put me because I see her and tive director of the Amer- Reporter, ext. 1222 through the University of other immigrants, par- ican Business Immigra- [email protected] Chicago. ticularly undocumented tion Coalition. This essay Anne Marie Tobin One day, my ma called immigrants, contribut- first appeared in “The Assignment Editor, ext. 1307 me while I was walking to ing to our country ev- Catalyst: A Journal of [email protected] class. She was rear-ended ery day. And Americans Ideas from the Bush In- TECHNOLOGY on her way to work. The agree – American sup- stitute.” Tim Noyes 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, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A5 POLICE/FIRE

All address information, particularly NAHANT Billboard arrests, re ect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is Animal Control the sole responsibility of the concerned A caller reported nding a severely party to contact the relevant police Golden Retriever in the area department and have the department of Flash Road at 2:02 p.m. issue a notice of correction to the Daily Sunday. The dog was reported Item. Corrections or clarications will to have been reunited with its damaged owner. not be made without express notice of change from the arresting police Complaints department. in Lynn Police received a report of a person driving erratically on LYNN the Causeway at 8:52 a.m. By Tréa Lavery was leaning precarious- Monday. ITEM STAFF ly. Arrests The sign is located right A caller reported at 11:22 a.m. LYNN — A billboard Susan Ash, 67, of 12 Tilton Monday that a lawn sign was on Bennett Street was next to a gas main, which Place, was arrested at 2:55 stolen on Castle Road for the reported damaged at the witness, who declined p.m. Tuesday on a charge third time. A video of the event 8:15 a.m. Wednesday to give his name, said of assault and battery on a was sent to the department. morning, prompting caused him extra concern. household member. police to block off the A police spokesperson James Karagiannis, 32, of PEABODY street between Orchard said that it was unclear 30 Bow Ave., Dedham was ar- and Astor streets until if the billboard had been rested at 10:38 a.m. Wednes- Accidents the billboard could be damaged by wind or some- day on a warrant. repaired. thing else. Ryan Orlandella, of 22 War- A report of a motor vehicle A witness who alerted crash at 1:23 p.m. Tuesday at A crew with a crane ar- ren St., was arrested at 8:25 the police said that he a.m. Wednesday on a charge 82 Andover St. and 2 Violet rived at the site in the ear- Road; at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday arrived at work across of assault and battery. the street at around ly afternoon to attempt to at Northshore Mall at 210N repair the billboard. ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Andover St.; at 9:51 a.m. 6 a.m., and there was Accidents Wednesday at Boston Chil- nothing amiss, but when Tréa Lavery can be A crew works to remove a billboard that was dren’s Hospital at 10 Centen- he came back outside af- reached at tlavery@item- damaged by the wind and left teetering along A report of a motor vehicle nial Drive. ter 7 a.m. the billboard live.com. Bennett Street in Lynn Wednesday afternoon. crash at 15 Myrtle St. at 11:44 A report of a motor vehicle a.m. Wednesday; at 425 West- hit and run crash at 4:56 p.m. ern Ave. at 12:04 p.m. Wednes- Tuesday at Speedway at 545 day; at 66 Bul nch Road at Lowell St. Vaccine awareness a priority in Lynn 1:38 p.m. Wednesday; on Brook A vehicle into a tree was re- Street at 1:39 p.m. Wednesday; ported at 12:19 p.m. Tuesday VACCINE “We’ll de nitely be work- at Kettle Cuisine at 300 Lynnway at 189 Winona St. From A1 ing to get some ambassa- at 2:28 p.m. Wednesday; at dors to determine the best 331 Eastern Ave. at 3:01 p.m. Overdose “We have a duty to get the way to handle it,” said Wednesday. word out about the vaccine McGee. “We’ll also hold A report of an overdose at and a duty to give priority to forums in numerous lan- cities like this,” she said. “It Assault 11:33 p.m. Tuesday on Mul- guages so that the infor- has been challenging to do berry Drive. One person was mation is out there.” A report of an assault at 60 taken to Salem Hospital. so because we haven’t been Granite St. at 6:33 p.m. Tues- made a priority and given McGee said that the ini- tiative is coming at the day; at 750 Lynnway at 8:41 Theft many resources. There have a.m. Wednesday. been talks about equity for right time. It was just announced that the last A report of an assault and A report of a larceny at 4:09 months now, but it’s been to- ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS group in Phase 2 will be battery at 19 Hood St. at pm. Tuesday at Salem Collision tally empty.” 12:11 p.m. Wednesday. at 101R Foster St. The property The state Department of Dr. Catherine Reyes administers a vaccine to eligible to receive the vac- owner reported a theft of a cata- Public Health (DPH) will Tracy Sutley, of Swampscott, in the vaccination cine, starting Thursday. Breaking and Entering lytic converter. Police reported two provide resources to the clinic at Lynn Tech Field House. The Lynn Fire Depart- catalytic converters were cut off of city by working with local ment began mobile vacci- A report of a motor vehicle the past and are highly like- “Working with the Board two vehicles parked in the lot. leaders and community nations to several senior breaking and entering at 8:01 and faith-based groups to ly to be used again. of Health and having extra housing locations last Reyes and her team at resources is a key piece of a.m. Wednesday. Vandalism increase existing efforts of week and are looking to A report of a breaking and vaccine awareness and to LCHC have already formed ensuring that we get out increase numbers in this entering at 152 Chestnut St. Vandalism involving Trump overcome skepticism and partnerships with trusted into the community and next phase. at 2:08 p.m. Wednesday. yers was reported at 12:03 barriers for residents who organizations in the com- churches,” he said. “We “This initiative will help p.m. Wednesday at Trump are unsure of the safety and munity, including church- will determine the best the communities identi- Overdose Store at 134 Newbury St. reliability of the vaccines. es, Greater Lynn Senior grass roots for outreach ed and as we anticipate and have a broad range of “People tend to trust Services (GLSS), Raw Art to ramp up vaccinations, A report of an overdose on Works, Girls Inc. and the strategies.” their providers most,” we need to ramp up adver- Parrott Street at 12:02 a.m. SAUGUS Lynn Rapid Response Net- The DPH initiative Reyes said. “We want to get tising,” said McGee. “All of Wednesday. work, to increase outreach. comes with tailored sup- voices and faces out there these things are helpful Animal Complaint They will be attending Sun- port to each community that people recognize.” for what we’re trying to Lynn Mayor Thomas M. day church services to dis- based on the individual MARBLEHEAD An of cer reported a loose do in the city of Lynn. We McGee said he is support- cuss the vaccine and sign needs identi ed by each dog in the road at 7:22 a.m. need to take advantage of ive of that, as a recent poll people up to receive it, make municipality. Support may Complaints Tuesday near Starbucks on every resource.” Broadway. showed that the residents of videos in multiple languag- include identifying gaps A report of blood everywhere Lynn rely mostly on the ad- es to post on social media, and mapping available re- The Lynn Tech Field at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday on Wash- Complaints vice and information of their and use their providers to sources to reduce barriers House vaccination site is ington Street. A caller reported primary care providers. call and inform patients of to vaccination, coordinat- currently vaccinating 700 nding blood everywhere after A 911 caller reported at The city will work with the the safety of the vaccine. ing and supporting key patients a day and hopes arriving at the store. Police con- 1:17 p.m. Tuesday that a wom- LCHC, and a liaison from McGee is happy about stakeholders, deploying to increase that number rmed the blood was from a an on Vine Street was yelling the state, over the next few the support that the ad- DPH Vaccine Ambassa- as the availability of vac- past reported incident. for help and a man got out of weeks to determine how the ministration will be pro- dors, and hiring local res- cines increases through- a red sedan and pulled her in- resources will be used. Post- viding to the community idents to provide “boots on out each phase. Fire side the vehicle outside Build- ers, yers, communication and hopes that it can in- the ground” for neighbor- Allysha Dunnigan can ing 8. Of cers were dispatched campaigns and door-knock- crease the existing out- hood and local business be reached at adunnigan@ A report of a structure re at for more information. ing were implemented in reach with LCHC. outreach. itemlive.com. 2:18 a.m. Wednesday on Row- land Street. A caller reported Fraud self-evacuating with her chil- Peabody company in center of Oreo prank dren after smelling smoke in A man walked into the po- the basement. Police reported lice station at 7:30 p.m. Tues- the smoke was steam from the day to report his identity had PRANK izens Inn, Northeast Arc, GraVoc about nine years up raising is amazing.” boiler, and that was no re. been compromised. From A1 Northeast Animal Shel- ago and has been doing all Light said the scheme ter, Peabody Education of our online rafes since even involved Sherman’s League rst baseman Foundation, North Shore then,” Light said. “We teammates duping him Adam LaRoche, wraps up Community Access Pro- brought in other groups to into disclosing device POLICE BRIEFS Friday with a 6 p.m. grand gram, Girls Inc. of Lynn, GraVoc, like the E3 Foun- codes and that, at rst, no- prize drawing at GraVoc Elizabeth Stonehouse and dation, which is headed body knew the fundrais- Suspect in Sunday night al public exists. headquarters in Centen- YMCA of Metro North. by a dear friend of mine, er was a payback prank. Salem shooting on Anyone with information nial Park. “All of these charities are Adam LaRoche.” Sherman came clean on this incident is urged to The prize? Sherman’s utilizing GraVoc for their Which brings us to the when he appeared on Pat Derby Street arrested call the Salem Police Crim- beloved 2017 Ford King virtual events efforts this beginning of the story. McAfee’s sports talk show. inal Investigations Divi- Ranch F250 pickup truck. spring that we are working In January, Sherman “Things like this speak SALEM — Salem Police “Sherman is the king and Massachusetts State sion (CID) at (978) 745- closely with to ensure their concocted the crazy cookie to the heart of a lot of of practical jokers,” said prank, depositing the Ore- Police detectives identi ed 9700 or the anonymous success,” said Molk. “Brian celebrity athletes,” said GraVoc Director of Cre- has been instrumental in os through the sunroof of Light. “We don’t get to and arrested David Ava- tip line at (978) 619-5627, ative Technology Matt developing affordable solu- LaRoche’s pickup truck. hear enough of these sto- lo, 25, from Hyde Park, in where you do not have to connection with the shoot- Molk. “It all started with tions for nonpro ts. In ad- “The joke was as much ries. Even when the guy ing of a 26-year-old Lynn give your name. Adam when Sherman dition to this partnership on Sherman as it was on is prepping for a big game man this past Sunday. — ALLYSHA dumped the Oreos into with the Light Foundation, Adam,” said Light. “The like the Super Bowl.” Salem Police of cers DUNNIGAN Adam’s truck and then it his latest mission is to as- cookies were delivered on Sherman’s Kansas City responded to 283 Derby was all about a payback sist local nonpro ts with a palette and I can only teammates joined in on St. shortly after 10 p.m. Cars on re on prank to rafe off Sherm’s virtual event solutions.” imagine what it was like the fun, with quarterback Sunday for multiple calls Linwood Road truck without his knowl- Molk said GraVoc’s in- opening all of the packages. Patrick Mahomes donat- reporting a ght and the edge. Our role at GraVoc volvement began when About a month later, Adam ing a signed jersey and sound of gunshots. LYNN — An ATV on the was to be ready with the Matt Light’s Lighthouse told me had the idea — to other items for a $3,000 Of cers arrived at a cha- back of a pickup truck ex- technology they need- Foundation, founded by rafe off Sherman’s pickup donation and tight end otic scene of people yelling ploded and caused a re ed, including the rafe’s the former New England without his knowledge — Travis Kelce and safety and screaming, with more that damaged the truck website. It just went viral Patriots offensive tackle, and I said I knew just the Tyrann Mathieu donating from there and made some people attempting to push and a BMW next to it on reached out to GraVoc. people who could handle it.” signed jerseys and other themselves back inside the national talk shows, even “Players all have foun- Enter GraVoc. items for a donation of Linwood Road Wednesday. neighboring establishment. the Ellen show.” dations but many of them “We started to plan it $2,500. Even the folks at According to Fire Capt. Jo- Of cers located the victim Led by Molk, the GraVoc were using fundraising right away,” Molk said. Nabisco, who make Oreo in an alleyway of 283 Derby seph Zukas, when the ATV Creative Technology Team platforms that were very “We were ready with the cookies, got in on the ac- St., suffering from a gun- exploded, the radiant heat — including company Vice expensive, some with 30 rafe website when it was tion, donating $12,000 to shot wound to his midsec- from the re also caused President Brian Gravel percent fees. We at GraVoc time.” LaRoche’s foundation. tion. Of cers immediately minor damage to 5557 Lin- and web developers Brad knew we could provide the Molk said he is excited A post on Oreo’s Twitter provided aid and the victim wood Road. Neighbors said Maravalli and Ashley Hay- same or even better ser- that this is all happening account said, “we raise a was transported to the hos- that they heard explosions ward — has carved out a vice for much less,” said in his own backyard. glass of milk to you for get- pital for further care. and then saw a re. niche in the celebrity-ath- Molk. “Matt contacted “The website was devel- ting 12K cookies through One person was arrest- No injuries were report- lete, online charitable us and it just grew from oped in Peabody, the rafe the sunroof without being ed on scene for disorder- ed and the re department rafe business. The team there.” is being managed in Pea- spotted … all that we ask ly conduct and resisting was able to contain the re has served Tom Brady’s Light said his founda- body and the winner will is that no Oreo cookies be arrest as the of cers at- within 30 minutes. The TB Foundation and Brady tion’s relationship with be chosen in Peabody,” harmed in future pranks.” tempted to gain control. only damage was to the Nation, Rob Gronkowski’s GraVoc was facilitated by Molk said. “It was the For further informa- The investigation to date vehicles and the side of the Gronk Nation, the Bill Peabody’s Brian McCa- prank of a lifetime. I think tion or to purchase rafe has determined that the house on Linwood Road. Belichick Foundation and rthy, CEO of the eMaxx if the Chiefs had won the tickets, go to https://www. shooting was not a random The re has been classi- Matt Light’s Light Foun- Assurance Group of Com- Super Bowl, we might e3givesback.org/. act. Additionally, there is ed as undetermined. dation. GraVoc is also panies, who serves on the have been looking at close Anne Marie Tobin can be no information indicating — ALLYSHA supportive of many local foundation’s board. to a million dollars, but to reached at atobin@item- that a threat to the gener- DUNNIGAN nonpro ts, including Cit- “Brian introduced us to think of what it will end live.com. A6 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021

MASSACHUSETTS BRIEFS

Man already convicted side Bristol-Plymouth discriminates against mi- of rapes, pleads guilty to Regional High School in nority-owned businesses. July 1997 when a masked The Black Economic two more man forced her to a wood- Council of Massachusetts, FALL RIVER, (AP) — ed area, tied her up and the Greater Boston Lati- A man already in prison raped her, prosecutors no Network, and Amplify for two rapes in Massa- said. Latinx led the complaint chusetts in the 1990s has “What I experienced was with the Department of pleaded guilty to raping nothing short of pure evil,” Justice and Department two more women, prosecu- the victim said in an im- of Transportation in re- tors say. pact statement. sponse to a city study that Ivan Keith, 63, who ed In November 1998, a found that from 2014 to to Maine where he lived then-47-year-old wom- 2019 only 1.2 percent of its under an alias for years, an cleaning an ofce in nearly $2.2 billion worth was sentenced Tuesday to Easton was attacked by of public contacts went to up to 30 years in prison. a masked man when she Black- and Latino-owned He pleaded guilty in Fall opened a door to take out businesses. River Superior Court to the trash. “The stark racial dis- multiple charges includ- The woman in an impact parities — over which the ing ve counts of aggra- statement said Keith “took city has direct control — vated rape in connection away my joy, my laughter demonstrate deliberate PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS with sexual assaults in and my peace of mind.” and intentional discrimi- A parishioner at Saint Margaret Mary Parish, in Westwood, has ash Taunton and Easton in Prosecutors did not nation against Black- and applied using a swab out of concern for the coronavirus during Ash the late 1990s. name either woman, and Latinx-owned businesses Wednesday Mass at the church. The sentence will be The Associated Press does on the part of the city,” tacked on to concurrent not name victims of sexual the organizations said in a 20-year sentences Keith assault who have not vol- statement. Massachusetts received last year after untarily identied them- A spokesperson for May- pleading guilty to rapes in selves. or Marty Walsh, who has Quincy and West Bridge- Keith was linked to been tapped to be Presi- residents age 65 and water, meaning he will all four attacks through dent Joe Biden’s labor sec- spend 44 to 50 years in DNA, Quinn said. retary, said the city had prison, according to a Keith ed Massachu- not seen the complaint so up can get vaccine shots statement Wednesday setts in 2003 and was they could not comment. BOSTON (AP) — Indi- week from the federal gov- whelming majority of peo- from Bristol District At- arrested in Seal Cove, Walsh is expected to in- viduals age 65 and older ernment. ple try to be honest about torney Thomas Quinn III. Maine, in August 2019, troduce measures to send can now begin booking ap- The state has created a this.” Quinn called the attacks in a house that belonged more city contracts to pointments in Massachu- COVID-19 vaccine nder Baker also said the de- “some of the most brutal to his ex-wife, authorities businesses owned by peo- setts for the COVID-19 website to help residents cision to add asthma to and chilling cases I have said. ple of color. vaccine, state health of- locate and book appoint- the list of medical condi- ever seen.” The complaint seeks cials said Wednesday. ments. tions was meant to ad- “The sentences imposed “immediate federal inter- Black, Latino organizations People with two or more Besides asthma, other dress what he described by the court will keep vention and oversight to le complaint against Boston specic medical condi- medical conditions listed as long-standing envi- compel the city to enact the defendant in custody tions, including asthma, include: cancer; COPD; ronmental and economic BOSTON (AP) — Sev- race-conscious measures for the remainder of his can also start booking ap- Down Syndrome; heart justice issues with com- pointments. Both groups life, which he rightly de- eral Black and Latino to break down the dis- conditions like heart fail- munities of color dispro- can start receiving vaccine ure and coronary artery serves,” Quinn said. organizations led a fed- criminatory barriers to portionately effected by shots beginning Thursday. disease; immunocompro- The victim in the eral discrimination com- equitable contracting op- asthma. The expansion means mised state from solid Taunton case, who was plaint against Boston on portunities,” as well as a “It’s a legitimate issue nearly 1 million Massa- organ transplant; obesity; 36 at the time, was exer- Wednesday alleging the “community-driven reme- and we view it as much as cising on the track out- city’s contracting system diation process.” chusetts residents are pregnancy; sickle cell dis- newly eligible for shots. ease; smoking; and type 2 an equity issue as a medi- With high demand for diabetes. cal issue.” Baker said. appointments and limit- Gov. Charlie Baker said Individuals who can’t Ex-FBI agent linked to ed vaccine supply, it could the state is relying on in- book an appointment by take more than a month dividuals to be upfront using the internet can call Whitey Bulger to for all eligible individuals about their health condi- 211 and follow the prompts to get an appointment, tions. for vaccine appointments. health ofcials said. Mas- “It is based on an honor There are currently more be freed from prison sachusetts has been re- system,” the Republican than 170 vaccination loca- ceiving approximately said at a Statehouse press tions across the Common- 110,000 rst doses per conference. “The over- wealth. By Alanna Durkin lease, given his prognosis. the FBI’s reputation and Richer Callahan’s wife, Mary, also prompted reforms, like ASSOCIATED PRESS did not object. stricter guidelines for han- Appointments now available at “Let his family have this dling criminal informants. BOSTON — A former year with him before he Connolly and Bulger’s re- FBI agent convicted of dies,” Patrick Callahan lationship helped inspire second-degree murder for state’s mass vaccination sites said. the 2006 Martin Scorsese leaking information to The state attorney’s of- lm, “The Departed.” PROVIDENCE, R.I. Due to limited vaccine health care system, and Boston gangster James ce also did not oppose his Bulger, who was one of (AP) — Rhode Island on supply, appointment time the ability for speed and “Whitey” Bulger that led release. America’s most wanted Wednesday started taking slots are expected to ll scale in Phase 2, Rhode Is- to the shooting death of a men before being arrested appointments for eligible quickly, the health depart- gambling executive will U.S. Attorney Andrew land is well-positioned to residents age 75 and older ment said in a statement. be released from prison on Lelling, Massachusetts’ in California in 2011, was stay ahead of COVID-19,” to get a coronavirus vac- The Providence site will medical grounds, ofcials top federal prosecutor, said killed in federal prison in Gov. Gina Raimondo said West Virginia in 2018. Au- cine at one of two mass have an initial capacity to ruled Wednesday. that “while the damage in a statement. “Now, caused by John Connolly’s thorities have not charged vaccination sites sched- administer 500 shots per The Florida Commission with a single website and corrupt relationship with anyone with his killing, uled to open this week. day, while the Cranston on Offender Review voted phone number to sign up 2-1 in favor of releasing James Bulger and others but law enforcement of- The state-run sites at site will be able to give for appointments at any of 80-year-old John Connolly, can never be forgiven, and cials said at the time that the Dunkin’ Donuts Cen- 900 daily shots at rst. who has cancer and is be- Connolly has been shown two Massachusetts mob- ter in Providence and Rhode Island’s vaccine our state-run sites, we’re lieved to have less than a compassion and consider- sters were suspects. the former Citizens Bank rollout has come under taking our successful test- year to live. ation that his victims were James McDonald, an at- headquarters in Crans- re and been consistent- ing model and bringing it Connolly, who was Bulg- not,” his ofce agrees that torney for Connolly, and ton are scheduled to open ly ranked as one of the to this nal frontier in our er’s FBI handler, was sen- Connolly “should be per- Connolly’s brother were Thursday, state Depart- slowest in the nation, but ght to end this pandem- mitted to die at home with among those who spoke tenced to 40 years behind ment of Health Director state ofcials have blamed ic.” his friends and family.” in favor of his release. Mc- bars after being convicted Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott a limited vaccine supply Connolly was also found Donald noted that Con- Vaccinations for eligible in 2008 in the killing of said. and the state’s targeted guilty in 2002 of tipping off nolly was more than 1,000 residents are also avail- World Jai Alai President The state also an- approach to rst inoculate Bulger, Flemmi and former miles away in Massachu- able at some retail phar- John Callahan in Fort Lau- nounced that starting health care workers, and derdale, Fla., in 1982. Con- New England mob boss setts when Callahan was macy locations and local Monday, residents age 65 residents and workers at nolly tipped off Bulger and Francis “Cadillac Fran” killed and that the hitman vaccination sites. and older can make an ap- nursing homes. another gangster, Stephen Salemme in late 1994 that who pulled the trigger is More than 113,000 peo- pointment. That has led to a 46 per- “The Ri eman” Flemmi, they were about to be in- now a free man. ple in Rhode Island have James Connolly said his Residents can book an cent decrease in hospital- that Callahan was about dicted. Connolly’s tip al- received a vaccine rst to implicate the gang in a lowed Bulger to ee and brother has lots of family appointment either online izations in the state in the dose, while more than killing, authorities said. spend the next 16 years on and friends who can sup- or by phone in English or past month, compared to In a statement read to the lam. Connolly served port him in the Boston Spanish and are available 32 percent nationally, the 52,000 people have been the commission, Calla- 10 years in prison in that area. at rst on a rst-come, department said. fully vaccinated, accord- han’s son said he is not case. “He’s no threat to any- rst-served basis. No “With the success of ing to state data released opposed to Connolly’s re- Connolly’s case damaged body,” he said. walkups will be accepted. Phase 1 in shoring up our Wednesday. Lawmakers to face off with GameStop saga’s key players By Marcy Gordon Financial Services Com- Robinhood acted to favor torting rhetoric,” Tenev ASSOCIATED PRESS mittee is ready to dig into its big Wall Street clients says in written testimony the confounding episode at when it blocked custom- prepared for the hearing. WASHINGTON — The a hearing on Thursday. ers on Jan. 28 from buying “Our customers are our top GameStop saga has been The players include a shares of GameStop and priority.” portrayed as a victory of swaggering 34-year-old a dozen other companies. Tenev reiterated Robin- the little guy over Wall YouTube personality and The restrictions lasted in hood’s position that it im- Street giants but not ev- GameStop evangelist; one some form for days. posed the trading restric- eryone agrees, including of the richest and most The accusation is that tions solely to meet capital some lawmakers in Wash- prominent investment ty- Robinhood changed the requirements set by regu- ington. coons; and the CEO of the rules of the road midway lators. GameStop shares soared online platform Robinhood through to favor big clients As they question Tenev 1,600 percent in January that hosted a tsunami of that stood to lose money if and other witnesses, Law- before falling back to earth. speculative GameStop GameStop shares kept ris- makers and regulators Entangled in the drama trading but faced intense ing. will look for answers about are massive short-selling criticism for restricting “Any allegation that Rob- what the GameStop trad- hedge funds, a social media trading at the height of the inhood acted to help hedge ing frenzy says about the message board and ordi- frenzy. funds or other special in- fault lines and potential FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS nary investors wanting in The CEO, Vlad Tenev, is terests to the detriment of con icts in the structure of Pedestrians pass a GameStop store on 14th on the hottest new trade, denying speculation from our customers is absolute- the market that can hurt Street at Union Square. among others. The House some lawmakers that ly false and market-dis- unsophisticated investors. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A7 Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms By Paul J. Weber More than 3 million cus- and Jill Bleed tomers remained without ASSOCIATED PRESS power in Texas, Louisi- ana and Mississippi, more AUSTIN, Texas — Near- than 200,000 more in four ly 3.4 million utility cus- Appalachian states, and tomers around the U.S. nearly that many in the were still without power Paci c Northwest, accord- Wednesday in the after- ing to poweroutage.us, math of a winter storm which tracks utility out- that overwhelmed power age reports. grids unprepared for cli- The weather has also mate change, and anoth- threatened the nation’s er blast of snow and ice COVID-19 vaccination ef- threatened to impede the fort. President Joe Biden’s efforts to restore service. administration said de- The latest storm front PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS lays in vaccine shipments was expected to bring Icicles form on a the frozen helmet of a Tulsa and deliveries were likely. more hardship to parts of re ghter working the scene of a 3 alarm re The worst U.S. power Texas, Arkansas and the in Tulsa, Okla. outages by far have been Lower Mississippi Val- in Texas, where of cials re- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS extreme weather this tudes and sticking around ley before moving to the quested 60 generators from Power lines are shown in Houston. A full day Northeast on Thursday. week, some while strug- longer, and global warm- the Federal Emergency after historic snowfall and single-digit tem- “There’s really no letup gling to  nd warmth in- ing caused by humans is Management Agency and peratures created a surge of demand for elec- to some of the misery peo- side their homes. In the partly responsible. planned to prioritize hos- ple are feeling across that Houston area, one family Utilities from Minnesota tricity, buckling the state’s power grid and pitals and nursing homes. causing widespread blackouts. area,” said Bob Oravec, succumbed to carbon mon- to Texas and Mississippi The state opened 35 shel- lead forecaster with the oxide from car exhaust in have implemented roll- ters to more than 1,000 oc- National Weather Service, their garage. Another per- ing blackouts to ease the cupants, the agency said. referring to Texas. ished as they used a  re- burden on power grids Texas’ power grid man- Texas blackouts More than 100 mil- place to keep warm. straining to meet extreme ager, the Electric Reli- lion people live in areas Record low temperatures demand for heat and elec- ability Council of Texas, covered by some type of were reported in city after tricity. In Mexico, rolling said electricity had been winter weather warning, city. Scientists say the po- blackouts Tuesday covered restored to 600,000 homes help fuel false watch or advisory, the lar vortex, a weather pat- more than one-third of the and businesses by Tues- weather service said. tern that usually keeps to country after the storms in day night but that 2.7 mil- More than two dozen the Arctic, is increasingly Texas cut the supply of im- lion households were still claims about people have died in the spilling into lower lati- ported natural gas. without power. renewable energy Crippling weather hampers vaccine By Ali Swenson and But the Green New Deal Arijeta Lajka is irrelevant, as no version ASSOCIATED PRESS of it exists in Texas or na- deliveries and distribution tionwide, said Mark Jacob- With millions of Tex- By Jeff Martin and son, director of the Atmo- as residents still without sphere/Energy Program Jocelyn Noveck power amid frigid tem- ASSOCIATED PRESS and professor of civil and peratures, conservative environmental engineer- ATLANTA — The icy commentators have false- ing at Stanford University. blast across much of the ly claimed that wind tur- “It’s really natural gas U.S. injected more confu- bines and solar energy and coal and nuclear that sion and frustration into were primarily to blame. are providing the bulk of the nation’s COVID-19 “We should never build the electricity and that’s vaccination drive Wednes- another wind turbine in the bulk of the cause of day just when it was gath- Texas,” read a Tuesday the blackouts,” Jacobson ering speed, snarling vac- Facebook post from Texas told The Associated Press. cine deliveries and forcing Agriculture Commission- ERCOT said Tuesday cancellation of countless er Sid Miller. “The experi- that of the 45,000 total shots around the country. ment failed big time.” megawatts of power that “This is a perfect example Across a large swath of were of ine statewide, of the need for reliable ener- the nation, including the about 30,000 consisted of gy sources like natural gas Deep South, the snowy, thermal sources — gas, & coal,” tweeted U.S. Sen. slippery weather either led coal and nuclear plants Steve Daines, a Republican to the closing of vaccina- — and 16,000 came from from Montana, on Tuesday. tion sites outright or held PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS renewable sources. In reality, failures in nat- up the necessary ship- On top of that, while An electronic message board advises drivers of potential congestion on ural gas, coal and nuclear ments, with delays expect- Texas has ramped up the intersecting interstate as they drive south on Interstate 55 in north energy systems were re- ed to continue for days. wind energy in recent Jackson, Miss. sponsible for nearly twice In New York, Mayor years, the state still relies as many outages as frozen Bill de Blasio said doses is an impact on deliveries.” pace of vaccinations over In the face of frustrat- on wind power for only wind turbines and solar expected this week were He added that in places President Joe Biden’s  rst ing delays, some people about 25 percent of its to- panels, the Electric Reli- delayed by weather else- where vaccination sites month in of ce. showed remarkable per- tal electricity, according to ability Council of Texas, where in the country, are closed, like Texas, the Much of the increase, ac- sistence. Fran Goldman, ERCOT data. which operates the state’s forcing the city to hold off government is encourag- cording to data from the 90, of Seattle, told The “It’s not like we were rely- power grid, said in a press making 30,000 to 35,000 ing sites to increase their Centers for Disease Con- Seattle Times she walked ing on it to ride us through conference Tuesday. vaccination appointments. hours once they are open. trol and Prevention, comes 6 miles round trip in the this event,” Joshua Rhodes, Still a variety of mislead- “So appointments we “We want to make sure from people receiving their snow to get her vaccine. a research associate at the ing claims spread on social would have been putting that as we’ve lost some second dose. The pace of Goldman said that after Webber Energy Group at media around renewable en- up available to people time in some states for  rst-dose vaccinations has much effort, she had  nal- the University of Texas at ergy, with wind turbines and people to get needles in been largely steady over ly secured a slot for Sun- Austin, told the AP. “Nor right now, we have to hold the Green New Deal getting arms, that our partners the past several weeks, hov- would it have been able them back because the day morning, but on Fri- much of the attention. do all they can to make up to save us even if it were vaccine hasn’t arrived,” de ering around an average of day and Saturday a strong A viral photo of a helicop- Blasio said. that lost ground,” he said. 900,000 shots per day. storm moved through, operating at 100 percent ter de-icing a wind turbine capacity right now. We just In Washington, White The U.S. is vaccinating Biden is on track to blow  lling streets with snow- was shared with claims it don’t have enough of it.” House COVID-19 coor- an average of 1.7 million past his goal of 100 million drifts. showed a “chemical” solu- The agency con rmed dinator Jeff Zients said: Americans per day against shots in his  rst 100 days Goldman dressed in tion being applied to one that wellhead freeze-offs “People are working as COVID-19, up from under in of ce — though the pace eece pants and threw a of the massive wind gen- and other issues curtail- hard as they can, given 1 million a month ago. must pick up even further few warm layers over a erators in Texas. The only ing supply in natural gas the importance of getting New  gures from the to meet his plans to vacci- short-sleeve shirt so that problem? The photo was systems were primarily to the vaccines to the states White House show a nate nearly all adults by the nurse could get to her taken in Sweden years ago, blame for new outages on and to providers, but there steady increase in the the end of the summer. arm easily. not in the U.S. in 2021. The Tuesday, after severe win- helicopter sprayed hot wa- ter weather caused fail- ter onto the wind turbine, ures across multiple fuel Woman charged in Capitol melee not chemicals. types in recent days. Other social media users, Renewable energy is a including Republican U.S. popular scapegoat for new says Proud Boys recruited her Rep. Lauren Boebert of Col- problems as more frequent orado, puzzlingly labeled extreme weather events the Green New Deal as the strain infrastructure, ac- By Roxana Hegeman and has long forbidden fe- one who is a woman to join eo a two-sided “challenge culprit. Boebert tweeted on cording to Emily Grubert, ASSOCIATED PRESS male members. their organization,” said coin” that appears to have Monday that the proposal an assistant professor of Felicia Konold’s claim Eric Ward, a senior fellow markings that designate BELLE PLAINE, Kan. was “proven unsustainable Civil and Environmental that the chapter recruit- with the Southern Poverty it as belonging to the Kan- — An Arizona woman as renewables are clearly Engineering at Georgia Law Center. “It tells us there sas City Proud Boys. charged in the Jan. 6 on- ed her and she was “with unreliable.” Institute of Technology. is dissention in the ranks of The challenge coin denotes slaught of the U.S. Capi- them now,” even though Proud Boys right now.” membership, something tol bragged in a Snapchat she’s not from the Kansas video that she was recent- City area, has intrigued Details of the video sur- that seems to go against the YOUR ly recruited by a Kansas experts who study extrem- faced last week in a proba- rhetoric about women from SOURCE ble cause af davit against the organization’s national City chapter of the Proud ist right-wing movements. FOR Boys, a neofascist organi- “It is ironic that such a Konold, 26, of Tucson, who leadership, Ward said. zation that describes itself deeply misogynistic organi- is charged with conspira- “The fact she has that as “Western chauvinists” zation has attracted some- cy, civil disorder and other coin, the challenge coin, federal charges stemming tells me there is some- from the melee. thing happening around Offering clear understanding and Konold sounded almost gender in the Proud Boys communication throughout the entire process! euphoric in the Snapchat — and it is something video she posted after the worth paying attention Capitol attack, saying she to,” said Ward, who is also never could have imagined the executive director of having such an in uence the Western States Cen- on the events that unfold- ter, a civil rights advocacy ed that day. 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©2021 AccuWeather, Inc. SPORTS B THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 St. Mary’s punches ticket to CCL Cup nal By Mike Alongi ple of lackluster perfor- to a fast start, scoring ITEM SPORTS EDITOR mances,” said St. Mary’s just 35 seconds into the coach Mark Lee. “Our ef- rst period to establish LYNN — The No. 2 St. fort was good from start control. It was Magliozzi Mary’s boys hockey team to nish and we played who earned the tally af- came out hot and never three good, solid periods ter taking a pass from slowed down Wednesday of hockey.” Ouellette, burying one in afternoon, rolling to a 5-1 Brady Bullock led the the left side of the net to win over No. 3 Arlington offensive attack for St. go up 1-0. Catholic in the semi nal Mary’s, notching two “To be able to score that round of the CCL Cup at goals and one assist in the quick was huge for us be- Connery Rink. The Spar- win. Colby Magliozzi and cause it gave us a great tans led from start to n- Kyle LoNigro each had spark,” said Lee. “We ish, scoring less than a one goal and one assist, used that momentum, minute into the game and while Eric Toto scored kept playing strong hock- riding the momentum the ey and played well in all one goal. Kory Ouellette ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS rest of the way. and Harrison Kinne each three zones.” “It was great to see us had one assist. St. Mary’s Brady Bullock scored two goals and dished one assist in a CCL bounce back after a cou- The Spartans got off HOCKEY, B2 Cup semi nal win over Arlington Catholic Wednesday.

ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK ITEM FILE PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS St. Mary’s Ali Barry scored 25 points in the Spartans’ CCL Cup semi - St. Mary’s Yirsy Queliz had 10 points and three rebounds in the Spar- nal loss to Archbishop Williams Wednesday. tans’ CCL Cup semi nal win over Archbishop Williams Wednesday. St. Mary’s boys basketball falls St. Mary’s girls take down to Williams in triple overtime Williams in CCL Cup semi nal

By Mike Alongi Brown. “Our guys battled hot start, taking a 17-6 By Mike Alongi other big game with ers on this team, and that ITEM SPORTS EDITOR hard the whole way, but lead into the end of the ITEM SPORTS EDITOR 13 points and three re- bodes well when we’re I’ve got to tip my cap to rst quarter. But Williams bounds, while Nicolette moving the ball like we’re BRAINTREE — The No. Williams because they re- slowly chipped away at the LYNN — The No. 1 St. D’Itria (12 points, six re- capable of.” 4 St. Mary’s boys basketball Mary’s girls basketball ally made some plays down lead from that point for- bounds), Maiya Bergdorf Despite jumping out to team went toe-to-toe with team would not be denied the stretch to pull it out.” ward, cutting the de cit to (12 points, ve rebounds) a 6-2 lead in the opening top-ranked Archbishop Wil- Wednesday evening, tak- Ali Barry led the offen- seven points and halftime and Yirsy Queliz (10 minutes, St. Mary’s ac- liams Wednesday evening, ing down No. 4 Archbish- and it took three overtimes sive attack for St. Mary’s and six points at the end of op Williams by a score of points, three rebounds) tually struggled to nd before the game could be with 25 points and nine the third quarter. 64-41 in a CCL Cup semi- also nished in double g- a rhythm early in the decided. Unfortunately for rebounds, while David Williams continued to nal game at Tony Co- ures. game. Williams eventu- the Spartans, Williams hit Brown Jr. was close behind battle back until the nal nigliaro Gymnasium. “If we can score in the ally grabbed a 7-6 lead, several key shots down the with 20 points and six re- minute of the game, even- “This was a great team 60’s and have four or ve then the two sides went stretch as St. Mary’s fell 98- bounds. Sammy Batista tually hitting a 3-pointer win for us,” said St. Mary’s players in double gures, back and forth for a few 91 in the semi nal round of had 13 points and three with 40 seconds left in reg- coach Jeff Newhall. “It that’s our formula for suc- minutes until St. Mary’s the CCL Cup. rebounds, Omri Merryman ulation to tie the score at took us a little while to cess,” said Newhall. “Our took control. The Spar- “It was a tough, hard- had 10 points and seven 62-62. After unsuccessful settle in, but once we did ball movement was as tans held a 21-13 lead fought game that could’ve rebounds, Nick Sacco had eld goal attempts on both I thought we were able to good as it’s been all sea- at the end of the rst gone either way, and un- eight points and ve re- sides, the game went to control the pace, play suf- son, and that’s how we quarter and never looked fortunately we just came bounds and Derick Cou- overtime. focating defense and real- can get so many different back. out on the wrong side of it,” langes had ve points. ly get into the rhythm.” players involved. We’ve said St. Mary’s coach Dave St. Mary’s got off to a SM BOYS, B2 Kellyn Preira had an- got a lot of unsel sh play- SM GIRLS, B2 Lynn eld boys basketball comes up short in CAL Tournament semi nal By Mike Alongi for the Pioneers in the loss, CCL Cup Semi nal six points and a whopping 20 ITEM SPORTS EDITOR with Blake Peters scoring 18 Bishop Fenwick 57, rebounds. points, Jack Ford notching Bishop Feehan 47 Peabody wraps up the sea- The Lynn eld boys basket- 16 points and Luke Martin- The No. 3 Crusaders ball team battled until the son at 9-3. ho nishing with 14 points. knocked off No. 2 Feehan nal seconds on Thursday “It’s been a strange season Lynn eld closes the season on the road Wednesday eve- night, but in the end the Pi- for sure, but we’re glad we with a 4-7 record. ning. oneers came up just short were able to get out here and “I’m just happy the kids Junior Nasha Arnold had in a 59-57 loss to Cape Ann play,” said Peabody coach League rival North Reading were able to get out there a huge game with 21 points Stan McKeen. “Once we got in the semi nal round of the and have a season,” said Ba- and nine rebounds, as did ju- things going, it seemed like kopolus, who completed his nior Olivia Found (17 points, CAL Tournament. everything just  ew by. The rst year as the team’s head seven assists, seven steals). “It was just a great high last ve games went by in a coach. “I’ve known all these Fenwick (11-4) will play in school basketball game,”  ash. BUt we have a pretty said Lynn eld coach John guys for a while now and I the CCL Cup Final against couldn’t have asked for a bet- rival St. Mary’s Saturday (4). young team coming back, so Bakopolus. “We played super we’re excited about the fu- hard, North Reading played ter group to go through this Peabody 58, ture.” super hard and it just came strange season with.” Marblehead 52 (OT) down to the wire. We fell be- GIRLS BASKETBALL Lauryn Mendonca had a Emily Clough scored 11 hind early and then battled CAL Tournament great night for the Tanners points for the Magicians. all the way back to take a Semi nal with 13 points, 10 rebounds Marblehead (6-4) plays on lead in the fourth, and it Pentucket 48, and ve assists. Emma the road at Danvers Friday ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK ended up coming down to the Lynn eld 28 Bloom added 11 points, six afternoon (4). last few possessions.” Lynn eld nishes the sea- rebounds and ve assists, Lynn eld’s Jack Ford scored 16 points in a loss The seniors led the way son at 5-6. while Amber Kiricoples had ROUNDUP, B2 to North Reading Wednesday. B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE St. Mary’s boys hockey punches THURSDAY FRIDAY Boys Basketball Boys Basketball Peabody at Saugus (11:45) Winthrop at Swampscott (12) Swampscott at Danvers (4) Beverly at Salem (2) Catholic Conference Tournament ticket to CCL Cup nal Gloucester at Winthrop (5:30) Semifinal Girls Basketball Malden Catholic at St. John’s Prep (1) Danvers at Swampscott (6) Girls Basketball HOCKEY Boys Hockey Salem at Beverly (10) From B1 Bishop Fenwick at Lowell Catholic Saugus at Gloucester (10) Swampscott at Winthrop (12) (5:10) After holding that 1-0 Marblehead at Danvers (4) lead for the rest of the Girls Hockey Boys Hockey Gloucester at Marblehead (4:30) Danvers at Marblehead (12) first and much of the sec- Swimming Gymnastics ond period, the Spartans Beverly at Swampscott (7:30) Marblehead at Salem (7:15) struck with two goals in the final five minutes of TV/RADIO the second to really sep- arate themselves. The Pro basketball first goal came from Lo- 7:30 p.m...... Toronto at Milwaukee ...... TNT Nigro on an assist from 10 p.m...... Brooklyn at LA Lakers ...... TNT Kinne, then Bullock Men’s college basketball scored on a feed from 7 p.m...... Houston at Wichita State...... ESPN2 Iowa at Wisconsin ...... ESPN Magliozzi to make it 3-0 Vermont at UMBC ...... ESPNU going into the third. 8 p.m...... BYU at Pacific ...... CBSSN While Arlington Catho- Ohio State at Penn State ...... Big Ten Network 9 p.m...... Arizona at UCLA ...... ESPN2 lic did come out and score Rutgers at Michigan ...... FS1 a quick goal to grab some Saint Mary’s at Gonzaga ...... ESPN momentum early in the Winthrop at High Point ...... ESPNU third period, St. Mary’s 10 p.m...... San Diego St. at Fresno St...... CBSSN 11 p.m...... Colorado at Oregon ...... ESPN2 didn’t get rattled. In- Stanford at Washington ...... FS1 stead, the Spartans add- ITEM PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS Women’s college basketball ed two more goals over 4 p.m...... Penn State at Iowa ...... Big Ten Network St. Mary’s players celebrate after a goal by Kyle LoNigro in the second 6 p.m...... Alabama at Florida ...... SEC Network the final eight minutes period of Wednesday’s CCL Cup win over Arlington Catholic. Georgia Tech at Florida St...... ACC Network — one each from Toto Michigan at Indiana...... Big Ten Network and Bullock — to cruise 7 p.m...... North Carolina State at Wake Forest ...... NESN Plus to a big win. liams and No. 4 Bishop said Lee. “We know that South Carolina at Tennessee ...... SEC Network letting one slip away like 8 p.m...... Louisville at Pittsburgh ...... ACC Network “It was good to see us that, the guys were real- Feehan in the CCL Cup no matter who we got BIathlon battle back like that, es- ly determined to not let Final on Saturday (TBD). up against it’s going to 2 p.m...... IBU: World Championships (tape) ...... NBCSN pecially after last week,” that happen again. They “We’ve always felt that be a tough battle, so we Golf 2 p.m...... PGA: Genesis Invitational...... Golf said Lee, referring to last kept fighting and we we’re a little better than just have to be concerned Pro hockey Friday’s game when the were able to knock in two what our record shows, with our own game and 7 p.m...... New Jersey at Boston ...... NESN, NHL Network; WBZ-FM 98.5 Spartans allowed two more goals to seal it.” and over the last few play three complete peri- NY Islanders at Pittsburgh ...... NHL Network late goals to settle for a St. Mary’s (5-6-3) will games we’ve been play- ods of hockey. If we can Sailing 10 p.m...... Prada Cup ...... NBCSN draw against Arlington go up against the winner ing a little more up to our do that, I like our chanc- Skiing Catholic. “I think after of No. 1 Archbishop Wil- capabilities at times,” es against anyone.” 7:30 a.m...... FIS: World Alpine Championships ...... NBCSN Women’s soccer 4 p.m...... SheBelieves Cup: Brazil vs. Argentina...... FS1 7 p.m...... SheBelieves Cup: US vs. Argentina ...... FS1 St. Mary’s girls basketball takes Tennis 3:30 a.m...... Australian Open (semifinals) ...... ESPN

NBA down Williams in CCL Cup semi nal

EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Southwest Division SM GIRLS “I’m just so happy for W L Pct GB W L Pct GB the kids on both sides,” Philadelphia 18 10 .643 — San Antonio 16 11 .593 — From B1 Brooklyn 18 12 .600 1 Memphis 11 12 .478 3 said Newhall. “To be able Boston 14 13 .519 3½ Dallas 13 15 .464 3½ The Spartans extended to get to this point and New York 14 15 .483 4½ New Orleans 12 15 .444 4 Toronto 13 15 .464 5 Houston 11 16 .407 5 their lead to 15 points have a big game that Southeast Division Northwest Division midway through the sec- we can both play in is W L Pct GB W L Pct GB a great thing and we’re Charlotte 13 15 .464 — Utah 23 5 .821 — ond quarter, eventually Miami 11 16 .407 1½ Portland 17 10 .630 5½ taking a 20-point lead all grateful to the CCL Atlanta 11 16 .407 1½ Denver 15 12 .556 7½ into halftime. for putting together this Orlando 10 18 .357 3 Oklahoma City 11 16 .407 11½ tournament in the fall Washington 8 17 .320 3½ Minnesota 7 21 .250 16 The second half was Central Division Pacific Division and now in the winter. much of the same for St. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB I knew before the sea- Milwaukee 16 12 .571 — L.A. Lakers 22 7 .759 — Mary’s, with the Spar- son that Fenwick and St. Indiana 14 14 .500 2 L.A. Clippers 21 8 .724 1 tans jumping ahead by Chicago 11 15 .423 4 Phoenix 17 10 .630 4 Mary’s were two of the Cleveland 10 19 .345 6½ Golden State 15 13 .536 6½ 25 at the end of the third Detroit 8 19 .296 7½ Sacramento 12 15 .444 9 best teams in the state, quarter before cruising and I would’ve bet that Wednesday’s Games Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m. to a big win on their we’d be meeting at the Chicago at Charlotte, ppd Miami at Sacramento, 10 p.m. home court. end of the year when New York at Orlando, 7 p.m. Friday’s Games St. Mary’s (19-3) will Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m. it’s all said and done. Denver at Charlotte, ppd now go up against its Houston at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. ITEM FILE PHOTO | JULIA HOPKINS We’re incredibly excited Denver at Washington, 8 p.m. Denver at Cleveland, 7 p.m. rival, No. 3 Bishop Fen- for this opportunity and Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m. Golden State at Orlando, 7 p.m. Nicolette D’Itria scored 12 points and grabbed wick, in the CCL Cup Fi- we’re going to try to close Indiana at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m. six rebounds in the Spartans’ CCL Cup semi - nal Saturday afternoon out the year on a high San Antonio at Cleveland, ppd Chicago at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. nal win over Williams Wednesday. Detroit at Dallas, ppd Dallas at Houston, 8 p.m. (4). note.” Oklahoma City at Memphis, 9 p.m. Detroit at Memphis, 8 p.m. Portland at New Orleans, 9 p.m. Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Miami at Golden State, 10 p.m. Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10 p.m. Phoenix at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Thursday’s Games Toronto at Minnesota, 9 p.m. St. Mary’s boys basketball falls to Toronto at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10 p.m. NHL Williams in triple overtime

East Division West Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W L OT Pts GF GA SM BOYS tinued. was invaluable,” said a chance to have a sea- Boston 14 10 2 2 22 42 30 Vegas 14 10 3 1 21 43 31 From B1 In the third overtime, Brown. “We have a lot of son this year, and it was NYI 15 8 4 3 19 38 34 St. Louis 16 9 5 2 20 52 49 Williams was able to young guys on this team Phila 13 8 3 2 18 46 41 Colorado 13 8 4 1 17 41 27 really a learning experi- Wash 14 7 4 3 17 50 52 put a couple of strong who stepped up during Arizona 15 7 6 2 16 40 42 In the first overtime, ence for everyone,” said Pittsburgh 14 7 6 1 15 44 50 Anaheim 16 6 7 3 15 32 42 sequences together and the year, and that’s only NJ 10 5 3 2 12 28 28 LA 14 5 6 3 13 44 44 there were two ties and Brown. “We’re not going NYR 14 4 7 3 11 33 39 San Jose 14 6 7 1 13 38 51 jump out to a five-point going to serve us in the Buffalo 12 4 6 2 10 31 38 eight lead changes. It Minnesota 12 6 6 0 12 30 34 lead. St. Mary’s kept bat- future.” to hang our heads, we’re Central Division was much the same in North Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA tling back, but the Bish- St. Mary’s wraps up its going to be happy with GP W L OT Pts GF GA the second overtime, Tampa Bay 14 10 3 1 21 54 32 ops were able to keep season with a 12-6 re- the experience we had Florida 13 9 2 2 20 44 40 Toronto 16 11 3 2 24 58 44 with three ties and six Montreal 15 9 4 2 20 52 39 the Spartans at an arm’s cord. With a number of Carolina 13 10 3 0 20 50 36 lead changes. St. Mary’s and we’re going to learn Chicago 17 8 5 4 20 50 51 Winnipeg 15 9 5 1 19 53 43 length for the remainder key contributors set to from it. We can take a lot Columbus 17 7 6 4 18 50 60 Edmonton 17 9 8 0 18 60 58 had a chance to win it of the game. return next year, Brown Dallas 12 5 3 4 14 40 34 Calgary 15 8 6 1 17 44 40 at the end of the second of great lessons into the Nashville 15 6 9 0 12 36 52 Vancouver 19 7 11 1 15 57 71 “Obviously we want- is looking forward to the Detroit 17 4 10 3 11 35 54 Ottawa 17 4 12 1 9 40 69 overtime on a deep three ed to win, but I told our future. offseason and we’re go- Wednesday’s Games New Jersey at Boston, 7 p.m. from Brown, but it fell guys after the game that “We’re just so grateful ing to come back stron- Florida at Carolina, 5 p.m. Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m. short and the game con- getting this experience that we were able to get ger than ever.” Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m. San Jose at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Arizona, 9 p.m. Winnipeg at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Salem boys basketball gets the win Thursday’s Games Friday’s Games Buffalo at Washington, 7 p.m. Chicago at Carolina, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Florida at Detroit, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary, 9 p.m. Nashville at Columbus, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Vancouver, 10 p.m. over Gloucester in overtime

TODAY IN SPORTS ROUNDUP Lynn eld nishes the hosts Peabody Saturday Peabody/Lynn eld (11- From B1 season with a 6-5-3 re- evening (6:40) for its sea- 1-0) closes out the season Feb. 18 11 hours and 46 minutes. cord. son nale. on the road at Newbury- 1928 — At Moritz, Switzerland, 1986 — San Antonio’s Alvin Robert- Marblehead 3, GIRLS HOCKEY port Saturday afternoon Sonja Henie becomes the youngest son records the second quadru- BOYS BASKETBALL Olympic figure skating champion. At ple-double in NBA history, with 20 Salem 78, Danvers 2 CCL Cup Semi nal (2). 15 years and 315 days, easily beats points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and Gloucester 72 (OT) Connor Jalbert, Eli Fe- St. Mary’s 3, Marblehead 7, Austria’s Fritzi Burger and American 10 steals in the Spurs’ 120-114 win The Witches were led by ingold and Charlie Titus Austin Prep 2 Masconomet 2 Beatrix Loughran. over Phoenix. each scored one goal in St. Mary’s (13-2-3) 1932 — Sonja Henie wins her sixth 1990 — Dale Earnhardt blows a tire Jorge Guerrero, who had The Magicians won straight World Figure Skating title. with one mile remaining in the Dayto- a double-double with 24 the win for the Magi- moves on to the CCL Cup their fourth straight be- 1944 — One day after playing in a na 500, giving unheralded Derrike points and 15 rebounds. cians, while Aidan Ryan Final, where it’ll face No. hind a two-goal, one-as- high school basketball game, Cope the biggest upset in stock car had two assists. Goalie 1 Matignon at Stoneham Bobby Jellison continued sist performance from 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall signs with racing history. Nate Samuels nished Arena Saturday (TBD). the Cincinnati Reds. 1994 — After numerous Olympic set his hot streak with 20 Hannah Tsouvalas. Riley with 25 saves. Peabody/Lynn eld 2, 1951 — Manhattan District Attorney backs, American speedskater Dan points and six rebounds, Campbell and Hadley Frank S. Hogan orders the arrest of Jansen breaks his jinx by winning the Marblehead (8-2-1) Medford/Malden 0 while Guillermo Pimen- Wales each scored one three CCNY basketball players on gold in the 1000-meter race at the hosts Danvers against The Tanners won their bribery charges, and two professional Lillehammer Winter Games. goal in the win, while tel lled the stat sheet Friday afternoon (12). program-record ninth gamblers and two intermediaries in a 1995 — Utah guard John Stockton with 15 points, seven re- Abigail Amigo and Elsa game-fixing scandal that involves col- becomes the first NBA player with Saugus 4, straight game Wednes- lege teams across the country. 10,000 assists in a 108-98 victory bounds, eight assists and Swampscott 0 day afternoon. Wood combined for ve 1973 — Richard Petty wins his over the Boston Celtics. four steals. Ethan Doyle Kevin McMaster scored Jenna DiNapoli led points. fourth Daytona 500. Petty gets two 2001 — Dale Earnhardt, the greatest scored 11 points in the Marblehead (4-3-2) breaks when Cale Yarborough blows stock car star of his era, is killed in all four goals for the Sa- the way with one goal his engine on the 153rd lap and a crash on the last turn of the last win. chems, while Dante Mau- and one assist, while hosts Gloucester Thurs- Baker blows his engine with 15 miles lap of the Daytona 500 as he tries to Salem (12-2) hosts Bev- ro and Joey Calder each Lily Piscatelli notched day afternoon (4:30). to go. protect Michael Waltrip’s victory. erly Friday afternoon (2). Beverly/Danvers 2, 1978 — Fifteen competitors, includ- 2006 — Shani Davis becomes the had one assist. the game-winning goal. ing founder U.S. Naval Commander first black athlete to win an individual BOYS HOCKEY Saugus (4-6-1) closes Paige Thibedeau and Ella Winthrop 1 John Collins, travel to Waikiki to take gold medal in Winter Olympic history, CAL Tournament out its season Sunday Chase each had one as- Winthrop (9-2-0) hosts on the first Hawaiian Iron Man Triath- capturing the men’s 1,000-meter Semi nal morning (10) against sist, while Audrey Buck- Masconomet in its sea- lon. The triathlon of a 2.4-mile swim, speedskating race. Joey Cheek 112-mile bike race and a 26.2-miles makes it a 1-2 American finish at the Newburyport 2, Danvers. ley earned the shutout son nale Saturday after- marathon is won by Gordon Haller in Turin Games. Lynn eld 0 Swampscott (0-10-1) victory in net. noon (3). THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION Biden’s $15 wage proposal: Job killer or a boon for workers? By Paul Wiseman and Marshall’s fear lies es poverty and has posi- about a minimum wage. ASSOCIATED PRESS a roiling public debate, tive economic bene ts for Classical economists had one with enormous con- workers, their families, standard advice on impos- WASHINGTON — Pres- sequences for American their communities, and lo- ing or raising minimum ident Joe Biden’s effort workers and businesses. cal businesses.’’ wages: Don’t. Piling high- to raise the federal mini- Will the Biden adminis- Yet just this month, the er labor costs on employ- mum wage to $15 an hour tration succeed in enact- nonpartisan Congressio- ers, the thinking went, could provide a welcome ing a much higher feder- nal Budget Of ce esti- would force them to cut PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS opportunity for someone al minimum wage — and mated that raising the jobs and end up hurting like Cristian Cardona, a should it? Economists minimum wage to $15 by the very low-wage work- President Joe Biden speaks to reporters on the 21-year-old fast food work- have argued the merits of 2025 end 1.4 million jobs ers the minimum wage South Lawn of the White House before board- er. Cardona would love to minimum wage hikes for as employers cut payrolls was intended to help. ing Marine One in Washington. earn enough to afford to years. to make up for higher la- But groundbreaking re- move out of his parents’ The administration bor costs. search in the 1990s sug- house in Orlando, Fla. and has cast its campaign to The fate of Biden’s min- gested that the Econ 101 Biden reframes his maybe scrape together raise the minimum as a imum wage proposal re- version was simplistic at money for college. way to lift up millions of mains hazy. Facing re- best. Now there is grow- More than 1,000 miles the working poor, reduce sistance in Congress, the ing con dence among goal on reopening of away in Detroit, Nya Mar- America’s vast nancial president has acknowl- economists — though far shall worries that a $15 inequality and help boost edged that he will likely from a consensus — that elementary schools minimum wage would the economy. have to omit the measure lawmakers can mandate drive up her labor costs “No American should from the $1.9 trillion sharp increases in the arrangements nationwide. and perhaps force her work full time and live in COVID-19 nancial relief minimum wage without By Aamer Madhani “I said open a majority to close her 2-year-old poverty,” said Rosemary package he is proposing killing large numbers of and Alexandra Jaffe ASSOCIATED PRESS of schools in K through restaurant, already under Boeglin, a White House and re-introduce it later jobs. strain from the viral pan- spokeswoman. “Research as a separate bill. eighth grade, because Assessing Biden’s $15 MILWAUKEE — Presi- demic. has shown that raising For years, there was they’re the easiest to open, plan, for instance, econo- dent Joe Biden is promis- Between Cardona’s hope the minimum wage reduc- almost no debate at all the most needed to be mists at Morgan Stanley ing a majority of elemen- have concluded that “the open in terms of the im- tary schools will be open pact on children and fam- impact to employment, ve days a week by the positive or negative, would ilies having to stay home,” end of his rst 100 days Biden said. be minimal, while the so- in of ce, restating his goal cial bene ts to lifting real He said comments by after his administration White House press sec- wages of lower-income came under re when earners and millions out retary Jen Psaki earlier aides said schools would of poverty are substan- this month that one day be considered open if they tial.’’ a week of in-person learn- held in-person learning Congress hasn’t raised ing would meet his goal just one day a week. the minimum wage for were “a mistake in the more than 11 years — the Biden’s comments, communication.” longest gap between in- during a CNN town hall Asked when the nation creases. in Milwaukee, marked his would see kindergarten Biden’s plan would clearest statement yet on through eighth grades shake things up. He pro- school reopenings. Biden back to in-person learning poses gradually raising had pledged in December ve days a week, Biden the $7.25 minimum wage to reopen “the majority said, “We’ll be close to that to $15 an hour by 2025, of our schools” in his rst at the end of the rst 100 starting with a jump to 100 days but has since days.” He said he expected $9.50 this year. Thereaf- faced increasing ques- many schools would push ter, it would be indexed tions about how he would to stay open through the to grow at the same rate de ne and achieve that summer, but suggested PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS as the U.S. median wage goal, with school districts reopening would take lon- — the point at which half operating under a patch- ger for high schools due to Cristian Cardona, right, an employee at a McDonald’s, attends a rally for earn more and half earn work of different virtual a higher risk of contagion a $15 an hour minimum wage in Orlando, Fla. less. and in-person learning among older students. U.N. chief urges global plan to reverse unfair vaccine access By Edith M. Lederer urgent Global Vaccina- out and even rich nations ASSOCIATED PRESS tion Plan to bring together are facing shortages and those with the power to domestic complaints. UNITED NATIONS — ensure equitable vaccine The World Health Or- U.N. Secretary-General distribution — scientists, ganization’s COVAX pro- Antonio Guterres sharply vaccine producers and gram, an ambitious proj- criticized the “wildly un- those who can fund the ect to buy and deliver even and unfair” distribu- effort. coronavirus vaccines for tion of COVID-19 vaccines And he called on the the world’s poorest peo- on Wednesday, saying 10 world’s major economic ple, has already missed countries have admin- powers in the Group of 20 istered 75 percent of all its own goal of beginning to establish an emergen- coronavirus vaccinations vaccinations and demand- cy task force to establish in poor countries at the ing a global effort to get a plan and coordinate its same time that shots were all people in every nation implementation and - rolled out in rich coun- vaccinated as soon as pos- nancing. He said the task tries. WHO says COVAX sible. force should have the ca- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS The U.N. chief told a pacity “to mobilize the needs $5 billion in 2021. Mexico’s Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard speaks during a U.N. Security high-level meeting of the pharmaceutical compa- U.S. Secretary of State Council high-level meeting on COVID-19 recovery focusing on vaccina- U.N. Security Council that nies and key industry and Antony Blinken told the tions, chaired by British Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab. 130 countries have not logistics actors.” council the Biden admin- received a single dose of Guterres said Friday’s the momentum to mobi- Britain on improving ac- lion people and killed at istration “will work with our partners across the vaccine and declared that meeting of the Group of lize the necessary nan- cess to COVID-19 vaccina- least 2.4 million of them. “at this critical moment, Seven major industrial- globe to expand manufac- cial resources.” tions, including in conict As manufacturers strug- vaccine equity is the big- ized nations — the United turing and distribution gest moral test before the States, Germany, Japan, Thirteen ministers ad- areas. gle to ramp up production capacity and to increase global community.” Britain, France, Canada dressed the virtual coun- The coronavirus has in- of vaccines, many coun- access, including to mar- Guterres called for an and Italy — “can create cil meeting organized by fected more than 109 mil- tries complain of being left ginalized populations.” How will we know we’ve reached herd immunity? By Candice Choi and HOW IS THE IMMUNITY To determine whether to relax ufactured this year. In the U.S., Aniruddha Ghosal THRESHOLD CALCUATED? restrictions, health of cials will HOW DO CORONAVIRUS for example, of cials have said ASSOCIATED PRESS It’s a formula based on how be watching infection and hospi- VARIANTS enough people could be vacci- contagious a virus is — or how AFFECT HERD nated by fall to start to return Health of cials around the talization trends as vaccinations many people catch the virus IMMUNITY? to normal. world are racing to vaccinate from one infected person, on av- roll out. And those decisions are It depends on the protection But many poorer countries enough people to stop the spread erage. likely to begin long before the that past infection or vaccina- will likely have to wait longer. of COVID-19, but what quali es But the calculation offers only ideal herd immunity threshold tion gives you from the variant. This is why the World Health as “enough” is still an open ques- a broad target for when there is reached, though they will be If vaccines were to prove no- Organization has warned that tion. might be a big drop off in spread. tably less effective against a gradual and vary by region. global herd immunity is unlike- The goal is to get to “herd im- The gure could also vary by re- variant, it would require vacci- munity,” which is when enough In India, for instance, scien- ly to be achieved this year. gion. nating an even greater portion Differences in vaccination people have immunity, either tists believe that more people “It’s not 64.9 is terrible and of the population or updating levels among countries are also from vaccination or a past in- existing vaccines to make them 70.1 is fantastic,” said Dr. Walter will need to be protected in why many experts believe the fection, to stop uncontrolled Orenstein, an infectious disease more effective, Orenstein said. densely populated cities, where virus will never be completely spread. expert at Emory University. So far, it appears the shots the virus spreads faster, than in stamped out. Herd immunity doesn’t make Orenstein notes vaccination provide at least some protec- CAN HERD any one person immune, and levels and other factors that its vast countryside. tion from the most worrisome outbreaks can still are up. It affect spread could differ even India plans to look for anti- variants. But scientists are still IMMUNITY WEAR OFF? means that a virus is no lon- within a city. bodies in people nationally to studying the situation, and wor- It’s not known how long immu- nity lasts, either after vaccina- ger easily jumping from person HOW DO WE KNOW gure out what percentage of ry about further mutations. to person, helping to protect tion or from an infection, though WE’VE REACHED HERD its nearly 1.4 billion people have The variants have underscored those who are still vulnerable to IMMUNITY? the importance of vaccinating experts believe it should be at already been infected, said Dr. catching it. Proof that we’re nearing herd people as quickly as possible. least several months. Nobody knows for sure what immunity would be a “disrup- Jayaprakash Muliyil, who is ad- Slowing transmission is critical Still, booster shots could be the herd immunity threshold tion in the chain of transmis- vising the government on virus since viruses can mutate when necessary down the road. And is for the coronavirus, though sion,” said Ashley St. John, who surveillance. they infect people. though the current COVID-19 many experts say it’s 70 percent studies immune systems at Vaccine effectiveness also DOES HERD IMMUNITY vaccines are expected to work or higher. And the emergence of HAVE TO BE GLOBAL? on the variants identi ed in the Duke-NUS Medical School at plays a role. Fewer people need variants is further complicating Singapore. Global herd immunity is ideal United Kingdom and elsewhere, the picture. But don’t wait for any big dec- to be vaccinated to achieve herd but unlikely. it’s possible the virus could mu- Here’s what’s known about the laration that we’ve reached that immunity if the shots have high- Rich nations have reserved tate enough over time that the virus and herd immunity. milestone. er ef cacy. most vaccines that will be man- shots would need to be updated. B4 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 COMICS

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CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY Crabby distant relative is an unwelcome freeloader DEAR ABBY: My hus- you were told was the gos- band is an amazing guy. Dear Abby is written by Abigail pel. We have a very nice life Van Buren, also known as Jeanne DEAR ABBY: My except for an older sort-of Phillips, and was founded by her family member who is 82-year-old mother made a special request of her living with us. mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. visiting relatives on “Nathan” has been liv- Christmas Day. She ing in the house for years, Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. asked everyone to hand but he isn’t a blood rela- over their cellphones for tive. He’s my husband’s the entire celebration late stepfather’s brother. UNHAPPY AT good friend. upon entering or “don’t Nathan is a sever- HOME But now Darlene and come.” She said she al-times-divorced cur- her husband are getting would return them as we mudgeon who was living DEAR UNHAPPY: a divorce, and she has left. Just this. Realize that in a shed. He was allowed been all chummy. I have Certain family mem- nothing will change until a sour taste in my mouth. bers had major melt- to stay here to get on his your husband is nally Do I stay friends and get downs because of her re- feet and, partially, out of willing to put his foot over it, or give her her quest. My mother, as respect for the stepfather. down and insist on some wish and disappear? always, provided hors Nathan refuses to help changes, or the freeloader d’oeuvres, dinner and out in any way. He comes leaves this earthly plane UNFRIENDED IN gifts for all 23 people. Do and goes as he pleases for the next. I would have THE WEST you think this was a fair request? and is living rent-free. used the phrase “goes to DEAR UNFRIEND- We pay the mortgage and heaven,” but it appears ED: Are you sure the per- NOT A BIG DEAL all the bills. Nathan buys Nathan is already experi- son who informed you food and stuff for himself, encing heaven right here about her plan is credi- DEAR NOT: Your but then will eat the on Earth, so do not expect ble? Could they be jealous mother wanted to encour- household food my moth- him to move on his own. of the close friendship you age more than super cial er-in-law buys. have with Darlene? communication. As she DEAR ABBY: I was re- I’m tired of the garbage Frankly, it would be in- indicated, if anyone felt cently informed that my he makes. He smokes in credibly stupid for a per- her request was too much best friend of 10 years, son planning to ghost of an imposition, they his room, and he’s nasty, “Darlene,” planned to someone to tell a mutual were free to refuse her in- rude and demanding. He ghost me as soon as she friend who might leak it vitation. The oldest rule needs to move out or pay got pregnant. I’m shocked before the fact. Talk to of entertaining is: The up, but my husband that she would say such a Darlene! Do not end the host makes the rules. Of doesn’t want to do any- thing or plan to do it. I friendship unless you are course it was a fair re- thing. Advice? always thought I was a absolutely certain what quest! BRIDGE

Partner points the way home Martha Quinn, one of the rst video have ace-king-doubleton; second, at jockeys on MTV, said, “Demand no more trick one in a bid-and-raised suit by out of your partner than what you are your partnership; third, after trick one, willing to give yourself.” That is a reason- which we looked at in yesterday’s col- able thought for a bridge player. umn. Partners do well to concentrate on Here, West leads the heart king, and defense. That is much more important East signals enthusiastically with the than bidding. nine because he holds the queen. Now This is the type of deal that is a stroll West should see how to defeat the con- in the park for experts but guesswork tract, shifting to his singleton diamond. for the inexperienced. How should East- Declarer wins on the board, plays a club West card to defeat four spades? to his ace and leads a sneaky spade West, who could anticipate his part- jack, feigning a nesse for the queen. ner’s singleton spade, was tempted to But West dashes in with his ace, leads sacri ce in ve hearts. How would that the heart seven to his partner’s queen contract have done? and receives a diamond ruff to defeat There is an important defensive lead- the contract. ing rule. Usually, we lead the ace from Finally, ve hearts goes down two if ace-king. But there are three times the defense goes: club to the ace, dia- when you should lead the king from mond to the 10, club king and club ruff. ace-king: rst, and rarest, when you But that’s from the twilight zone. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B5 WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK IN MOVIES Thursday feb. 18 8 p.m. CBS We Are The Power Young Sheldon Meemaw (Annie Potts) decides to take matters into her own hands after Sheldon’s (Iain Armitage) phi- losophy teacher, Professor Ericson (Melanie Lynskey, returning in a guest role), inadvertently sends the boy into a severe emotional tailspin in the new ep- isode “An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles.” Meanwhile, George Sr. (Lance Barber) dis- covers that Georgie (Montana Jordan) has been cut- ting class. Zoe Perry also stars; the guest cast also includes Wallace Shawn and Ed Begley Jr. 8 p.m. ABC Celebrity Wheel of Fortune In tonight’s new episode, host Pat Sajak and his letter-turning colleague Vanna White welcome three new celebrity guests trying to win money for their fa- vorite charities. Spinning the wheel are “Shark Tank” entrepreneur Robert Herjavec, playing for the Seat- tle Union Gospel Mission; “The Bachelor” host Chris Harrison, playing for Feeding America; and Alfonso Ribeiro, host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” playing for No Kid Hungry. 8 p.m. CW Walker Walker (Jared Padalecki) is forced to resume his un- dercover identity when someone from that past life By Paul Hall FBI agent Roy Mitchell (Jesse Ple- He displays the growth of a man performance that rises to a sensa- inadvertently collides with his current family reality tional level. in the new episode “Duke.” Micki (Lindsey Morgan) mons) has just the man to in ltrate who evolves from an individual with also gets caught up in Walker’s old case, while son Anywhere there’s people, there’s the party: Bill O’Neal (LaKeith Stan- a simple goal of uniting a commu- Judas and the Black Messiah is August (Kale Culley) poses a threat to his father’s power. This is a philosophy that eld). O’Neal gets caught trying to nity to display political power, to a blessed with many stars in support- cover. Elsewhere, Trey (Jeff Pierre) starts his new job. Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), steal a car while impersonating an complex strategist who will use any ing roles, from Sheen and Plemons Keegan Allen also stars. the chairman of the Black Panther FBI of cer and agrees to go under- means necessary to stand up to to the amazing Dominique Fishback 8 p.m. Party of Chicago, learns is truly ap- cover within the party to avoid his his oppression. The growth drives as Deborah Johnson. Fishback ex- FREE grown-ish plicable in the late 1960s. Hampton own charges. It is that decision that Kaluuya’s passionate and meaning- cels in her portrayal of the woman Zoey (Yara Shahidi) comes home for a long weekend has found a way to meld together sends him deep within the inner cir- ful performance as he evolves from who is strong enough to handle a with her family, but she’s a little surprised to nd the power of political muscle with cle of Fred Hampton’s organization. a state of quiet strength to an overt con dent man and the attention things both in the Johnson home and the campus of the physical strength of others in the O’Neal does not comprehend it, but show of power, exclaiming “I am a that comes with that. Women like Cal U have moved on quite nicely in her absence in community to create a formidable his actions will have a long-lasting revolutionary” alongside a throng of Johnson are often the real power in the new episode “NO HALO.” Elsewhere, Jazz (Chloe Bailey) returns from the NCAA track nals with news foe for the governing establishment impact on not only his life, but also supporters. any movement, and director Shaka that is likely to further complicate her relationship in Judas and the Black Messiah. on the lives of many individuals. Stan eld is perfect as the foil to King makes that obvious. with Doug (Diggy Simmons). The Chicago police, under the Hampton’s Panthers are trying Kaluuya. He knows when to give us This is a lm that will have de- 8 p.m. watch of Mayor Daly, will do ev- to empower Black Chicagoans. His a frightened child, an overwhelmed tractors. Every movement has bad LIFE erything possible to put down the breakfast programs feed hundreds teen or a conicted man. Stan eld’s elements, and the Panthers were no Married at First Sight movement, but more interested in of children and he is actively edu- performance is award-worthy simply exception. But truth can be found In a “Couples’ Cam” episode called “The Road Less Traveled,” Austin and Jess’s birthday camping trip the powerful group that is forming cating the kids on things that make for his ability to become his charac- when you dig deeper and don’t stop turns out to be full of surprises, while Jamie tries to is J. Edgar Hoover (Martin Sheen). them unique. This uniting of the un- ter. Stan eld’s ability to allow view- at a singular explanation for any- show Doug a fun side of life in Florida. As Woody Hoover views the Black Panther Par- derprivileged scares the people in ers feel his conict, to expose us to thing. It is in listening to messages, and Amani decide to try something new, Deonna ty as a terrorist cell that preaches as charge. And it’s that power struggle the good and bad that live within learning from movements and nd- starts fretting obsessively over how their dog will much racial hatred as groups like that will bring the movement to the Kaluuya’s Hampton, and to stand up ing common ground that we unite react to have a newborn baby in the house. Mean- while, Danielle experiences some troubling preg- the KKK. He pushes every person at crossroads that could change things to a man who doesn’t quite under- and become truly powerful. nancy symptoms, and Jamie and Beth move to his disposal to do their best to end forever. stand the monumental nature of his Santa Barbara, Calif. the threat. 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In 3 and recorded at said Registry of Deeds in Book 33850, Page 353, and DOES NOT disclose this information, story bldg. with elevator, at 319 Assignment from U.S Bank Trust National Association not in its individual Capacity for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, please notify the Item classified Lynnway. Secure bldg. with plenty of but solely as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust to CitiBank, N.A. as the same will be sold at Public Auction at 5:00 PM on March 1, 2021, on the department immediately. Response to parking!!! Rents $350 & $450. Call Trustee for CMLTI Asset Trust dated August 14, 2018 and recorded at said Registry mortgaged premises located at 610 Lynnfield Street, Lynn, Essex County, any pay per call numbers will be 781-632-4086/C charged to your telephone bill and of Deeds in Book 36966, Page 166, and Assignment from CitiBank, N.A. as Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, REAL ESTATE Trustee for CMLTI Asset Trust to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a anyone under 18 years of age must Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition TO WIT: have parent's consent. FOR SALE Trust dated July 9, 2019 and recorded at said Registry of Deeds in Book 37651, The land with the buildings thereon situated in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts Please call immediately for further details or information. All real estate advertising in this Page 030, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of the premises currently numbered 610 LynnfieId Street and being shown as Lot 18 newspaper is subject to the Federal foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 60 Ballard Street, B on a plan entitled "Subdivision of land owned by Abraham Tassel, Roger S. CLASSIFIED Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachu- (781)593-7700 setts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston and Saugus, MA 01906 will be sold at a Public Auction at 1:00 PM on March 4, 2021, Brown, C.E. Lynn, Ma August 20, 1959" and recorded with Essex South District Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances, which makes at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the Registry of Deeds in Book 4614, page 400. Being the same premises conveyed to it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or premises described in said mortgage, to wit: the herein named grantor(s) by deed recorded with the Essex Registry of Deeds in HELP WANTED discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, Book 25723, Page 533. age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, The land together with the buildings thereon in Saugus, bounded and described as veteran's status, or source of income or any follows: JOB INFORMATION intention to make any such preference, limitation For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Essex County (Southern District) or discrimination. Registry of Deeds in Book 25723, Page 533. SERVICES This newspaper will not knowingly accept any SOUTHWESTERLY by Ballard Street, 80 feet; advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all SOUTHEASTERLY by lot 4 on plan hereinafter referred to, 100 feet These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all NOTICE dwellings in this newspaper are available on an NORTHEASTERLY by lots 381 and 380 on said plan, 80 feet; and rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the For more information and assistance equal opportunity basis. To complain of NORTHWESTERLY by land of owners unknown, 100 feet; discrimination, please call HUD toll-free at nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax regarding the reliability of business 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD at titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or opportunities, work-at-home opportuni- 617-595-5308. The toll-free number for the Being shown as lots 5 and 6 on a plan entitled, "Plan of Edison Terrace in Saugus, liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, ties, employment services and financ- hearing-impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Mass, owned by H. S Moody Land Co.," dated May 8, 1907, drawn by L. G. having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, ing, the Daily Item urges its readers to Hawkes, Surveyor recorded with Essex South District Deeds, Bookof Plans 15, Plan easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. contact the Better Business Bureau 50, and containing according to said plan 8,000 square feet. Said premises are Inc., 290 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite RELOCATING? known as and numbered 60 said Ballard Street. TERMS OF SALE: 102, Marlborough, MA 07152-4705 or call 508-652-4800 For Title reference see Deed previously recorded at Book 19581, Page 328. A deposit of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is NOTICE For mortgagor's title see deed recorded with the Essex County (Southern to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Don't pay to find work before you get District) Registry of Deeds in Book 19581, Page 328. St., Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton the job. Legitimate job placement firms Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of that work to fill specific positions The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the cannot charge an upfront fee. For free municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall information about avoiding employ- encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to control in the event of an error in this publication. ment service scams, write the Federal and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of Trade Commission at Washington, record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. D.C., 20580 or call the National Fraud Information Center, “Helpful tips” Terms of the Sale: Cashier's or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE 1-800-876-7060 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED for a S-M-O-O-T-H a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-18 requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of Present holder of said mortgage trouble-free move! bid; balance of purchase price payable by certified check in thirty (30) days from Find great Designate a drawer for the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Associates, By its Attorneys, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. essentials such as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in 150 California St. bargains in sheets and towels for said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. Newton, MA 02458 quick access the first (617)558-0500 Other terms to be announced at the sale. 16203 night you move into your new home. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but Item: February 4, 11 and 18, 2021 as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Plan a garage/yard Acquisition Trust COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Korde & Associates, P.C. 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People walk and cycle at St. Kilda Beach in fund ways to hunt down “With a portfolio of up to PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Melbourne, Australia. variants and counter 2.6 billion doses, we will Renate Schulz, left, receives a Moderna them. be able to provide vaccines COVID-19 vaccination by doctor Laura Tosberg, not just to our citizens, but The European Union an- right, at a new coronavirus, COVID-19, vaccina- to our neighbors and part- nounced Wednesday that tion center at the Velodrom in Berlin, Germany. Australia’s it has agreed to buy a fur- ners as well,” EU Commis- ther 300 million doses of sion chief Ursula von der While the 27-nation bloc ulation reached. Moderna’s COVID-19 vac- Leyen said. began vaccinating its 450 Von der Leyen also un- second largest cine and was injecting al- Von der Leyen and her million citizens almost veiled EU plans to better most a quarter of a billion team have come under two months ago, it still detect virus variants and euros (almost $300 mil- intense criticism for their lags far behind Britain, to speed up the approval lion) into efforts to combat handling of the EU’s vac- the United States, and of adapted vaccines capa- city comes out virus variants. cine procurement process. others in the share of pop- ble of countering them. of 3rd lockdown Japan eyes the Olympics as By Bruce Matthews with a population of 6.5 and Rod Mcguirk million people, to prevent ASSOCIATED PRESS the virus from spreading COVID-19 vaccinations begin from the state capital. 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By Wayne Parry June 10. Some of it could more than $16,000. ASSOCIATED PRESS be used by environmental- Opened in 1984, when ists interested in building Trump was a real estate ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — an arti cial shing reef off developer in his pre-pol- A spot on the Atlantic City the coast of Atlantic City. itics days, Trump Plaza Boardwalk where movie Additional parts of the was for a time the most stars, athletes and rock casino-hotel complex front- successful casino in Atlan- stars used to party — and ing on the Boardwalk and tic City. It was the place to a future president honed on Paci c Avenue, the be when mega-events such his instincts for bravado main road along the row of as a Mike Tyson boxing and hype — was reduced casinos, were not included match or a Rolling Stones to a dusty pile of rubble on in the implosion. They will concert was held next door Wednesday. be demolished in the near in Boardwalk Hall. The former Trump Plaza future using heavy equip- Ron Gatewood, a food casino was imploded after ment, not explosives. and beverage worker at falling into such disrepair The removal of the one- Trump Plaza from 1986 that chunks of the build- time jewel of former Pres- until its closing in 2014, ing began peeling off and ident Donald Trump’s ca- brought food and drinks crashing to the ground. sino empire clears the way to stars including Aretha A series of loud explo- for a prime development Franklin, Luther Vandross sions around 9 a.m. rocked opportunity on the middle PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS and Barry White in their the building, which start- of the Boardwalk, where The former Trump Plaza casino is imploded in Atlantic City, N.J. hotel rooms. ed to collapse in a wave the Plaza used to market “They were very down- from back to front until it itself as “Atlantic City’s in my tracks and looked recalled. “It was a special for the right to press the to-earth people,” Gatewood plunged straight down in centerpiece.” about four rows in as the time. I’m sorry to see it go.” button that would bring recalled. “They never made a giant cloud of dust that “The way we put Trump place was lling up, and Although the former the structure down. you feel less-than. They enveloped the beach and Plaza and the city of At- there were two guys lean- president built it, a differ- But Icahn — a donor and tipped very well. Well, Boardwalk. Overall, it took lantic City on the map for ing in close and having a ent billionaire, Carl Icahn, former special economic some did, anyway.” the structure less than 20 the whole world was real- private conversation: Jack acquired the two remain- adviser to Trump — ob- The casino even had a seconds to implode. ly incredible,” said Bernie Nicholson and Warren Be- ing Trump casinos in 2016 jected on safety and lia- cameo in the lm “Ocean’s “I got chills,” Atlantic Dillon, the events manager atty.” from the last of their many bility issues, and got the Eleven.” When George City Mayor Marty Small for the casino from 1984 to “It was like that a lot: You bankruptcies and owned auction house to halt the Clooney and Brad Pitt re- said. “This is a historic mo- 1991. “Everyone from Hulk had Madonna and Sean the building. bids. Icahn said he would cruited actor Bernie Mac’s ment. It was exciting.” Hogan to Mick Jagger and Penn walking in, Barbra The mayor proposed us- replace the $175,000 that character to help with a He estimated the re- Keith Richards, it was the Streisand and Don John- ing the demolition as a had already been bid with Las Vegas casino heist, maining pile of rubble is whole gamut of personal- son, Muhammad Ali would fundraiser for the Boys his own money. A fund- they plucked him from about eight stories tall, ities. One night before a be there, Oprah sitting And Girls Club of Atlantic raiser for a VIP view of the Trump Plaza, where he and would be removed by Tyson ght I stopped dead with Donald ringside,” he City, and began an auction implosion netted the club was a dealer. Stocks end mostly Four tips for starting or lower on Wall Street, reinventing a business in tough times led by drops in tech By Hal M. Bundrick ASSOCIATED PRESS By Damian J. Troise winners and losers were Think the best time to and Alex Veiga roughly evenly split. The start a business is in a ASSOCIATED PRESS Dow added 90.27 points, or booming economy? Maybe. 0.3 percent, to 31,613.02. Stocks mostly pulled But some of the biggest The Nasdaq fell 82 points back from recent highs to 13,965.49. The Russell business success stories Wednesday, weighed down 2000 index of smaller com- in recent decades actual- by a slide in technology panies lost 16.78 points, or ly came from a good idea companies. 0.7 percent, to 2,256.11. hatched during a reces- The S&P 500 slipped less Optimism that Wash- sion. than 0.1 percent after giv- ington will come through Consider these names: ing up an early gain, while on trillions of dollars of CNN, Uber, Airbnb and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Square. There are many composite gave back 0.6 more aid for the economy and encouraging compa- more. percent. Small-company The effects of COVID-19 stocks also fell. ny earnings reports have helped stocks grind high- are forcing existing busi- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS The Dow Jones Industri- nesses to reinvent them- al Average inched higher, er this month, along with A passer-by pulls luggage while walking past a sign offering directions selves, and some of today’s good enough for its second hopes that the coronavirus to an Uber and Lyft ride pickup location at Logan International Airport, most signi cant business straight all-time high. The vaccine rollout will set the in Boston. obstacles will spark new modest pickup was due in stage for stronger econom- ic growth in the second startups offering innova- expense many people will adapt to a changing mar- in your room thinking re- large large part to gains eliminate when money is ket, rather than banking ally hard, trying to invent in Verizon Communica- half of this year. tive solutions. tight. on a relative. the next Facebook. But tions and Chevron, which The Commerce Depart- With the pandemic “So I spent several 2. TRY TO FIX SOME- (it’s) taking the thing that climbed after Warren Buf- ment said Wednesday that quickly shifting consum- months of the recession THING THAT fett’s Berkshire Hathaway U.S. retail sales soared a er behavior, more than $3 you know really well and huddled under my desk, BOTHERS YOU said it made major new in- seasonally adjusted 5.3 trillion is expected to be starting to think through trying to gure out what Whether the result of in- vestments in them in the percent in January from lost or moved to the busi- where the future’s going to do,” Slain says. He need- spiration or desperation, second half of last year. the month before. 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