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Don’t Miss Out One luxury Townhouse Left FOR SALE Winthrop, MA 02152 | 617-846-9900 Kevin Ferrara (617)777-8143EstablishedCall Kevin in 1882for a Private Tour UNDER AGREEMENT hrop’s Pio int ne W er BOOK YOUR POST IT WINTHROPWinthrop Call Your Newspaper SSUNUN TTRANRANSCRIPTS CRIP T Advertising Rep E stABLI S H E D IN 1882 Published by the Independent Newspaper Group 50 C E N ts (781)485-0588 THURSDAY, October 11, 2018 Winthrop Police INDEX Police Report 2 Editorials 4 Through The Years 5 have gone pink Then and Now 5 Obituaries 6 By Sue Ellen Woodcock cer was detected at a routine Sports 9 mammogram. She was diag- Classified 14 Many have experienced the nosed with a form of ductal Business Directory 15 effects of breast cancer either carncinoma and underwent personally or through a family radical surgery. INDEPENDENT member or close friend. “I was going every year,” Winthrop Police Officer Crisafi said. “I do believe the Anthony Sorrentino and Sgt. detection, chemo, radiation Steve Rogers have partnered and surgery that they saved to design a special edition my life. The support I had police department T-shirt to with family, friends, the police raise money and awareness department and the communi- for breast cancer research. ty of Winthrop also made a For Officer Sorrentino, the difference. It’s a team effort.” project serves as a way to hon- Gould was first diagnosed Newspaper Group or his mother-in-law, Debbie at the age of 27 and had breast Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month are front, l-r, Mary Crisafi, Tim Callinan, Anthony Gould, who passed away as a cancer five times before she Sorrento, Paul DeLeo, Chief Terry Delehanty, Fredo Delehanty and Dawne Armistad. In back, Judy result of breast cancer, as well lost her battle. NEWS Briefs Racow, Nancy Dalrymple, Samantha Petersen, Robert Jarowski, Sean Perrin, Louis Carter and Jim as Sgt. Mary Crisafi, who is a “She told me if she’s go- breast cancer survivor. ing to continue to fight that CURBSIDE LEAF “Officer Sorrentino truly I had to too to get on the po- went above and beyond to lice force,” Sorrentino said. PICKUP DiFranza to raise awareness of the White Cane this month bring this project to life as a “I took the test and here I am Curbside leaf pickup will four years later on the force By Sue Ellen Woodcock Massachusetts State House. way to pay tribute to all of be conducted in Winthrop on “You learn the white cane the women and families who full-time. She gave me the the following two dates: Every October Gerry Di- first, then you can go to guide have been impacted by breast fight to do it.” Saturday, Nov. 17 Franza heads to the State dogs,” said DiFranza, who has cancer,” Chief Delehanty The sales of shirts have Saturday, Dec. 15 House so people can be aware been legally blind since the said. “Our entire department been phenomenal and Sorren- Leaves must be placed on of the “White Cane” and what age of two. “If the dog gets enthusiastically supports this tino is filling new orders. the curb in paper bags or bar- is means to the person carry- sick or something then you initiative, which has been a “It’s taken off. We’re excit- rels. ing it. have a backup.” true team effort, and I have ed to see where this takes us Leaves in plastic bags will “It’s a symbol of indepen- DiFranza graduated from no doubt that this will have at the end of the month.” He not be picked up. dence and blindness,” he said. Jamaica Plain High School, a positive impact on the fight said. “We’re hoping to be able Please contact the DPW This year White Cane Law against breast cancer.” to donate $4,000-$5,000 to at (617) 846-1341 with any Day is Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the See DIFRANZA Page 3 Crisafi was diagnosed with two foundations. questions. Gerry DiFranza. breast cancer in 2010 and she All proceeds from the sale can’t stress enough the im- FALL CRAFT FAIR ST portance of having a mam- See PINK POLICE Page 3 JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CASA Awarded $5,000 from Elliot Whittier Insurance Services mogram every year. Her can- CHURCH St John’s Episcopal Church through Safeco Insurance Make More Happen Awards celebrates autumn with its An- Elliot Whittier Insurance munity Action for Safe Alter- port CASA’s efforts for over ST. JOHN’S THE EVANGELIST nual Fall Craft Fair on Satur- Services has earned a 2018 natives (CASA), a nonprofit six years and we are incredi- BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS day, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Safeco Insurance Make More organization committed to im- bly grateful to be awarded the 222 Bowdoin St. in Winthrop, Happen Award in recognition proving the quality of life for Safeco Insurance Make More featuring items to inspire sea- of its commitment to making all Winthrop residents by fos- Happen Award so we can give sonal decorating as well as positive change happen in the tering a safer community for back even more,” said Chris- Halloween spirit. local community. The award youth with substance abuse tine Millerick O’Keefe, an Shoppers will select from an includes a $5,000 donation prevention resources. abundance of unique crafts, in- that will go directly to Com- “Our team has helped sup- See CASA Page 3 cluding quilted treasures, nau- tical decorations, traditional and handcrafted jewelry, aro- matic soaps, paintings, greet- ing cards and photographs ART IN THE PARK CLOSES OUT SEASON OCT. 6 by local artists, plus seasonal floral arrangements. In addi- tion, the fair will be proffering a bounty of imaginative and whimsical Halloween decor to delight all ages. Craft vendors from far and near are gather- ing for this event. Adding to the congenial and welcoming shopping at- mosphere, St John’s will be PHOTO BY MARIANNE SALZA offering savory lunches avail- Tommy and Louise Guillotte at the annual St. John’s Blessing of able for purchase, such as the Animals ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 6, in the parking lot of the church. 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