CASA Rolls out Activities for Recovery Month
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A BUSY WEEK FOR ONE OF WINTHROP’S HARDEST WORKING AGENTS! Winthrop, MA 02152 | 617-846-9900 SOLD SOLD SOLD Call Sheryl Howard Check Establishedout our website; www.cottagehillrealestate.com in 1882 at (617) 529-1926 op’s P thr ion in ee W Wr WinthropINTHROP Newspaper SSUNUN TTRANRANSCRIPTS CRIP T st IN E . 1882 Published by the Independent Newspaper Group 50 C E N ts THURSDAY, September 5, 2019 CASA rolls out INDEX Editorials 4 Through The Years 5 activities for Then and Now 5 Obituaries 2 Classified 10 Recovery Month Business Directory 10 By Laura Plummer about how the organiza- INDEPENDENT tion plans to celebrate the At the first town coun- month-long event. cil meeting of the fall on CASA will be launching Cathy DelVento, Grants Coordinator, CASA; Alaina Coppola, Director of Community Rela- Tuesday, September 3, rep- a coordinated social media tions and Government Affairs, Massport and CASA Summer Program students are shown resentatives from Winthrop campaign throughout the with their backpacks. CASA (Community Action month of September along for Safe Alternatives) gave with in-person activities in Massport helps students get ready for school a presentation to councilors an effort to increase their about their plans for Recov- impact and visibility in the Newspaper Group Over 60 students benefitted from the 11th annual Backpack Project ery Month, celebrated na- community. CASA hopes to Several children at the build their confidence and to fill the backpacks. tionwide every September. generate a buzz during the NEWS Brief Community Action for Safe self-esteem and encourage “Massport has been a National Recovery month of September in or- Alternatives (CASA) re- them to look forward to the great supporter of CASA,” Month is observed annu- der to kickstart longer-term ceived a surprise back-to- new school year. We also said LeighAnn Eruzione, ally to educate the public and ongoing projects. MUSIC AT THE school gift from Massport. want to send a strong mes- Director of Diversion. “The about treatment options Eruzione mentioned that and services for those suf- while a lot of resources are LANDING Each of them were given a sage that others care about Backpack Project means backpack filled with school them and their education, so much to the families we fering from addiction and put toward treating active On Sunday Sept. 8 from supplies and clothing to get despite the challenges their serve and has made such a substance abuse disorders. addictions, CASA aims to 1 - 4 p.m. at the Winthrop them ready for the first day families may face.” positive impact on the lives CASA is a local non- tackle the issue from the Town Landing, 707 Shirley of classes. The giveaway was part of the children who come profit that aims to stem the other side---preventing “To see the faces of these of Massport’s 11th annu- through our doors.” tide of substance abuse by people from becoming ad- St. Winthrop the follows connecting families and dicted in the first place. music will be featured: children light up reminds al Backpack Project for In all, 65 students from me why Massport does this Children aimed at assist- the different organizations individuals to community “Our goal is getting The Real Cool Cats each year,” said Massport ing homeless families and benefitted from the proj- resources. CASA’s Exec- ahead of issues, supporting Mom Rock- Berklee Director of Community Re- families in need. This year, ect this year. The children utive Director Leighanne people before the road of School of Music Summer lations and Government Af- about 100 Massport em- range in age between 4 to Eruzione spoke at Tuesday night’s council meeting Series fairs Alaina Coppola. “We ployees donated the items 17. See CASA Page 3 Ralph Tufu - The want to help these students and volunteered their time Squeeze Box Stompers Jimmy Feeley September is Recovery Month This program is present- STUDENT HIGHLIGHT: ed by The Winthrop Cul- Ryan Parker looking forward to WHS classes By Kate Anslinger tural Council a local coun- In 2015, Chip McHugh cil of the Massachusetts By Kate Anslinger American Red Cross, co- responded to an ad that Cultural Council. ordinating biannual blood would later shape his fu- Seventeen-year-old Ryan drives at the high school ture. The town of Winthrop Parker is looking forward through my student govern- was looking for someone to participating in the Life ment positions. I have also who was living in recovery Skills class for the 2019- participated in the Drama from drugs and alcohol, to 2020 school year. The Life Society and have played for become a Peer Recovery Skills class offers a chance the varsity lacrosse team Coach as part of a regional Price subject to mentor students with dis- since my freshman year. effort that included Revere, to change Do you have any col- without abilities, and as a mentor in Chelsea, Saugus and Win- notice the class last year, Parker lege/career goals? throp. McHugh was hired built bonds with many of I am hoping to attend for the job and over a three- .40 the students and quickly re- college and become a Phy- year time period he was $ Per alized how much she loves Ryan Parker. sician’s Assistant. I have trained, supervised, and ul- Chip McHugh. Gallon working with others. been spending time this • 1002 Gal. Minimum • 24 Hour Service timately recognized by the “I participated in the past year shadowing and CALL FOR DAILY LOW PRICE State of Massachusetts as the stigma associated with class for the first time last Advocacy, Resources, learning about this medical a Certified Addictions Re- addiction and mental ill- year, and quickly became Community (WINARC), profession. covery Coach (CARC). He ness. I'm proud to be part close friends with all of the playing games and en- What is your favorite is now a full-time employee of a team, a community, students in the class,” said gaging with children with subject? of the town of Winthrop as and a town that is on the Parker. “If I am ever having physical, developmental, My favorite subject tends part of the Community and frontlines of changing per- a bad day, I walk into this and cognitive disabilities. to be anything related to Law Enforcement Assisted ceptions, planting seeds of class and instantly become How did you spend science, especially anato- Recovery (CLEAR) Pro- hope and possibility. happier.” your summer? my and physiology. I think gram. It's been ongoing here in In addition to her work in This past summer, I these classes are so interest- In honor of recovery Winthrop and we are now the Life Skills class, Parker worked at the Children’s ing because I can see them month, McHugh shares a seeing the benefits that these spends her weekends vol- Corner Preschool as a applied in my real life. bit about his average day services bring to its people. unteering with Winthrop, teacher’s assistant. I espe- Who is your role mod- and weighs in on the impor- There are many people from cially enjoyed this, along el? tance of having a recovery our program that are now in with my experience at My parents are my role presence in every town. long-term recovery. Some WINARC, because I hope models, each for different have gone back to school; to specialize in pediatrics in reasons. My dad teach- Why do you think it's others are employable after the future es me to be adventurous important to have a re- many years of being unable What activities are you and how to appreciate the covery presence? to hold down a job. There See PARKER Page 3 GAMES ON!! involved with at school? world around me. My mom By showing people who are others who have reunit- I am very involved in is very hard working and have been struggling, often ed with their children. It's ENJOY THE WEEKEND WITH OUR MARINATED student government. I has shown me the virtues alone, and often for many amazing to see firsthand the CHICKEN WINGS...AND MUCH MUCH MORE have served on the Student of helping my friends and years, that your town under- changes that can and will Council’s executive board community. When some- stands and is prepared to in- happen when the momen- since eighth grade, and re- thing needs to be done, I vest in your wellness speaks tum takes hold. 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