school onFriday. Students inneedwillbegivenadiscreetbackpackloadedwithfoodtotake homewiththem. stock the shelves of the school’s newfood pantry designed to assiststudentsinneed,aformerclosetthebasementof Davies Technical HighSchool SpecialEducationteacherChristineCippola,left,andKerrie Medeiros,foodpantryorganizer, nation clinics. Anyone 18 and over over and vacci 18 Anyone clinics. nation all for removed been have restrictions age all stating Monday, on Grebien R. Donald Mayor by ed tion. vaccina COVID-19 a for register city residents. Any Pawtucket resident 18andover canregister for COVID vaccination appointment All adults incity eligible forvaccine ment. can nowbookavaccineappoint homes funeral and transit public ing supermarkets,restaurants, includ industries essential in ers as hundreds of thousands of work public and events. business many on restrictions relaxed and vaccine igible toreceiveacoronavirus el residents additional 800,00O about made Monday on chusetts in Mass. vaccine eligible More become studentsfeed hungry Davies Tech looks to help n sus psa ad ent butter, peanut and pastas soups, and individuals and theirfamilies. those of survival logical psycho and physical the in help even and concentrate, and – focus at most – maybe to ability students’ some in aid can it least, very the purpose. 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One quibble withthe son.” year’s indoorsea- The Falcons’ first compensatory selec compensatory first Falcons’ The You can’t A2 - S - - - - - for greatpeopleandexcitedaboutthefuturehere.” tradition,” saidGrasso.“I’matagreatplaceworking this programandcontinuingtobuildachampionship me. I’mlookingforwardtogettingbackworkwith come anNCAA DivisionIheadcoach. anniversary ofpresentinghimwithanopportunitytobe ly contentwiththeschoolthat’s approachingthethird Basketball Invitational,Grassopledgedthathe’s perfect season-ending 93-82toCoastalCarolinaintheCollege head coach. 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U.S. newsorganizations innegotia League spokesmanMichaelSignorasaid The NFL saysithasawardedthePatri From the In theshot-putcircle,tal [email protected] There have been reports linking Jared Grasso to the There havebeenreportslinkingJaredGrassotothe The mostimportanttransitioninvolvingtheBryant PORTS Blackstone Valley Mayor Grebien also thanked thanked also Grebien Mayor Medeiros said in the hallway outside outside hallway the in said Medeiros school,’” in stay to want I vacation. on go to want don’t ‘I me, to say kids few a have I’ll but up, coming spring) is vacation or (winter a when excited be But necessary?JustaskMedeiros. and students their brothers,sisters,parents,etc. needy for pantry food own very its opened has staff, “Patriotville” support and administration ers, extreme generosity of her fellow teach the and Medeiros Kerrie teacher ence and ramennoodles. ravioli rice, even veggies, canned and cheese and macaroni beans, and teas THE CALL, Tuesday, March23,2021 The bill, the Journalism Competition The bill,theJournalismCompetition Australia and other countries have have countries other and Australia A congressional effort to bolster bolster to effort congressional A By KYLEHIGHTOWER “The teachers and students will all all will students and teachers “The Unusual? 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Gonzaga (28-0)faceshigherexpec two No.3shavealreadybeenelim in thesecondround. man.” If we’reluckyenoughtogetanoth NCAA Tournament runthatcan relishing theirtriumphsduringan ing tolastseason,theBulldogsare for committing an unnecessary foul for committinganunnecessaryfoul buzzer and screamedatstarJalenSuggs the at floor the on starters coming ablowout.Fewstillhadhis ble digits—althoughtheSooners cause allittakesisonegoodgame Few is four wins away from his first his remarkablyconsistentcareer, 45 yearsago.Inthe22ndseasonof undefeated champion since Indiana first the become to tries it as tations inated fromthistournament.But tournament needstobecelebrated, crazy forthatone,”Fewsaid.“This er one,we’regoingtocelebratelike other night. We celebratedthisone. one ofthesewins. 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Even after32straightwinsdat “You gotta bring that fire be fire that bring gotta “You “We’ve beencelebratingevery INDIANAPOLIS —MarkFew The Zags advanced to their sixth The Zagsadvancedtotheirsixth It didn’t matterallthatmuch. The Bulldogseasilydispatched A No.1seed,two2sand The wayGonzagaisplaying,it explained to me that when they go go espe food, they any be won’t when there home, that me to they explained then but first, at shocked was “I first added. she since,” very year every and year my that heard I and years, don’t haveanyfoodathome.’ We eat. can’t I ‘Because me, tell they they’re going to have such fun, but then day. “I’ll ask them why, because I know February, thelatestversionofsad pay other bills).” to had guardians or parents their (because month the of end the at cially the former “closet” after school on Fri on school after “closet” former the S for greatpeopleandexcitedaboutthefuturehere.” tradition,” saidGrasso.“I’matagreatplaceworking this programandcontinuingtobuildachampionship me. 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------A2 THE TIMES Region/Nation Tuesday, March 23, 2021 security, and Davies is a Title I it obvious for those who need the cated they have a greater good in school. A lot of our students come food. That’s why we don’t give out mind. DOC GIFF Pantry from socioeconomically-depressed grocery bags but backpacks, or we “Here’s the goal: If we can sus- Eligible Continued from page A1 areas, so their families may be can fill the kids’ backpacks. This is tain this for three months, we can Continued from page A1 accounts occurred, and when she got struggling.” all about being discreet, keeping it apply to become a member of the to encourage all residents to home that night to relax, she turned Medeiros then enlisted the help private. R.I. Food Bank, which will help receive the vaccine when they on the TV. It was time for the world of PBIS Coordinator Christina “With the pandemic the way it us keep the program for our com- are able to get an appoint- news. Cipolla – for obvious reasons. is right now, and tons of people munity,” Medeiros said. “We also ment,” Grebien said. “We are “They came on and started “Kerrie came to me (not quite) are still laid off, all we’re worried went to our teachers’ union – the continuing to work with the talking about food insecurity and a month ago and said she had re- about is the kids and feeding them. National Educators Association of state through the High Den- how rampant it is,” she added. “I ceived permission from Director When a kid is in class, and his or – to let them know sity Community initiatives in started thinking about our kids that Champagne to start it up,” Cipolla her stomach is grumbling because what we’re doing, and it’s helped, order to continuously get vac- night, then dreamt about it. I came said. “That’s when I got my com- there’s no food in it, they’re not too, cines in the arms of Pawtucket in the next day and talked to (new mittee mobilized. Kerrie and I told interested in what you’re teaching; “The union told us that when residents. Director David Champagne), who the teachers about it, and that’s they’re much more worried about we’re depleted of items, (it’s) go- “I thank Gov. McKee and approved it.” how we got this whole thing roll- where their next meal is coming ing to fill it up again. The biggest Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott Jax Adele Ventura, Davies ing.” from. thing about this is sustainability.” for their leadership in getting Tech’s Marketing & Communica- Both Medeiros and Cipolla “We don’t want it to affect them Medeiros explained that should our diverse community vacci- tions Specialist and another Paw- claimed this pantry – now with at adversely at school, we want them “The Pantriot” maintain interest nated.” tucketer, appropriately and wittily least $500-600 worth of non-per- to be here and to have the opportu- the rest of the school year, which is Alexander-Scott, the nicknamed the new site “The Pan- ishable food inside – wouldn’t nities available to them,” she con- a “virtual” given, it could open to RIDOH Director, delved triot.” have been possible without the tinued. “Starting a food pantry just the public this summer. Of course, deeper into the decision. “It all began when a closet be- generous donations of their teach- made sense as a way for us to make that all depends on a steady stream “Equity is a major focus came available within the school, ing colleagues, administrators and sure that our students weren’t or of donations. for us in responding to the and it was given to our PBIS (Pos- support staff. aren’t hungry. One subject not addressed at COVID-19 crisis; this means itive Behavior Intervention Sys- “We have 84 teachers and about “We sent the forms out to par- this opening on Friday: What about distributing the vaccine in a tems) and CPR (Community & 50-55 more in administration and ents (Thursday) to let us know if students’ and their families’ pets? way that is responsive to the Parent Relations) committees,” support staff, and everyone has they were interested in receiving What about dog and cat food? reality that COVID-19 has Ventura said. “Kerri said that food been so supportive,” Medeiros food. We (now) have two families Anyone interested in donat- had a disproportionate effect insecurity was a problem in Rhode said. “Even the janitor came to who’d like (to take part in the pro- ing any amount of food, or mon- on certain communities, such Island.” my classroom the other day and gram), but we also received five ey, to the cause is asked to e-mail as Pawtucket,” she said. Ventura did a little homework, brought me six backpacks for the requests from families who wanted [email protected] . For more “Accelerating vaccine dis- then noted, “According to the students who need it most.” to donate (food).” information, people may do the tribution there and in other Rhode Island Food Bank, 25.2 per- When asked what types of food Cipolla grinned again and said, same. harder-hit zip code as part of cent of (state residents) are food in- were in each backpack, Medeiros “That just shows you how much “The entire Davies communi- the state’s targeted High Den- secure, and that was data gathered looked quizzically and stated, the Davies community cares about ty is supporting this initiative,” sity Community vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic. “None. The most important part each other.” Cipolla said. strategy is key to preventing The state is facing huge food in- of this food pantry is not making Medeiros and Cipolla also indi- as many hospitalizations and fatalities as possible, and to ending the pandemic through- Garden, and Fenway Park public health officials urging The new numbers push the were an estimated 27,000 out Rhode Island. This ap- can welcome back fans up to a delay in reopening limits, state’s confirmed COVID-19 people with current, active proach is reflective of our Mass. 12% capacity after submit- saying there is a danger of death toll to 16,558 since the cases of COVID-19 in the larger vision at (the DOH) that Continued from page A1 ting a plan to the state De- another surge. start of the pandemic, while state. all Rhode Islanders in every In good news for sports partment of Public Health. Also Monday, the state’s its confirmed caseload rose to The number of probable or zip code should have an equal fans, Gillette Stadium, TD People coming to Mas- latest mass vaccination site at more than 580,000. confirmed COVID-19 deaths opportunity to be healthy. sachusetts including visitors the Hynes Convention Cen- The true number of cases reported in long-term care fa- “We are very thankful for and residents returning home ter in Boston’s Back Bay be- is likely higher because stud- cilities rose to 8,856. the partnership we’ve had are now required to quaran- came fully operational after a ies suggest some people can More than 2.9 million with the City of Pawtuck- All Readers can submit tine for 10 days upon arrival soft launch last week. be infected and not feel sick. doses of the COVID-19 vac- et and the many community if they have been out of the VIRUS BY THE NUMBERS There were about 600 cine have been administered partners throughout the city • Birth Announcements state for longer than a 24- people reported hospitalized in , including who are working so hard to • Engagement Announcements hour period. The advisory The number of newly con- Monday because of con- more than 1.8 million first keep people healthy and safe.” • Wedding Announcements does not apply to people who firmed cases of COVID-19 firmed cases of COVID-19, doses and 1 million second City officials are asking all • Anniversary Announcements are fully vaccinated. increased by about 1,100 on with about 140 in intensive doses. residents who have not done As well as email events, Gov. Charlie Baker re- Monday, while the number of care units. More than 1 million peo- so already to complete the on- community news, Letters to the newly confirmed coronavirus line form at www.pawtucket- Editor, submit photos and even laxed the restrictions despite The average age of those ple have been fully immu- advice from a coalition of deaths in Massachusetts rose hospitalized was 61. There nized. ri.com/covid19 to make it eas- subscribe online at our website? by 27. www.pawtuckettimes.com ier to get more information on upcoming vaccination clinics. Sears was announced as around the country – in a erating similar facilities at The form is set up for those a future vaccination site by corporate downsizing move the Dunkin’ Donuts Center speaking multiple languag- We accept these announcements Site Health Director Nicole Alex- in March 2017, but public in Providence, a former Cit- es, and is intended to connect in a number of ways: Continued from page A1 ander-Scott nearly a month health officials say the size izens Bank office building all resident to information on • You can Fax to 401-767-8509 appointments to be vacci- ago – on Feb. 25. of the building and its easily at Sockanosset Crossing in upcoming clinics as they be- • You can stop by our office nated as of April 19. Right Located in Walnut Hill accessible location make it Cranston and – the most re- come available. located at: The form will serve as a 23 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI now shots are restricted to Plaza, at the intersection perfect for a mass vaccina- cent addition to the state sites people over 16 with under- of Mendon Road and Dia- tion site. – a shuttered Benny’s home contact list for residents to • You can email Birth submit their information and Announcements to lying health conditions and mond Hill Road, the store Although it was chosen and auto store in Middle- anyone 60 or older. He also has a footprint of more than primarily for its convenience town. be contacted by the BEAT [email protected] COVID-19 team when an up- • You can email Anniversaries, asked Rhode Islanders to be 60,000 square feet, accord- to residents in the northern As of yesterday, RIDOH Engagements and Weddings to patient, however, because ing to Keypoint Partners, the part of the state, the site will said more than 461,000 coming clinic is announced [email protected] it might take some time for leasing agent for the owner, offer vaccinations to anyone Rhode Islanders had re- by the DOH. Submitting a • You can download a form an appointment to open up Lionheart Capital of Flori- who lives in Rhode Island, ceived at least one dose of form does not guarantee the from our website: for everyone who wants one da. Sears’ corporate parent regardless of where, Wen- vaccine and that 169,381 had resident a spot in the next www.pawtuckettimes.com after the age threshold comes closed the store – along with delken said. been fully vaccinated. clinic; all clinics remain on a Simply complete the form then down. dozens of others Sears stores Presently the state is op- first-come, first-served basis. mail, fax or scan to email the The City of Pawtucket’s announcement. clinics are hosted by the city’s If you would like a copy of the Dewey Ave., and (she) ap- then asked her if she wanted Torre followed the rescue EMA, the Pawtucket fire and pdf of your announcement as it Assault peared to be in a hysteri- to come to his house for some unit transporting the victim police departments, Public appeared in the paper, we can cal state, as she was crying drinks, to which she obliged. to Women’s & Infants Hospi- Health & Equity Leader Eliz- provide you with that for $5.00 Continued from page A1 loudly, breathing heavily and As time passed, so did tal and stood by her. Hospital abeth Damoura Moreira and simply stop into The Times with to give him the jacket she had shaking,” Della Torre report- Medico’s physical passes, officials conducted a wellness numerous volunteers. Oth- the publication date and page left. ed. “I immediately requested though the victim told him check and gathered more ev- er HDC clinics are hosted number in which your “I then met with (the vic- a rescue at this tine based off to stop. After he taped her idence via a sexual assault by the YMCA and Asthenis announcement appeared. tim), who was inside 133 the aforementioned informa- hands, however, fighting off collection kit. Della Torre no- Pharmacy, Simpson’s Rx, tion that she may have been those advances became more ticed some redness around the BVCHC and Santiago Med- sexually assaulted and tied difficult. The victim stated victim’s wrist consistent with ical Group. LOTTERY NUMBERS with tape.” she also feared the suspect the pressure caused by tape. The city continues to an- The victim told police that would harm her if she did be- The patrolman also indi- ticipate having Moderna, Monday’s RI Daily Monday’s Mass. Daily she had been assaulted, and come combative. In addition, cated officers made numerous Pfizer and Johnson & John- Mid-day: 6-0-9-3 Mid-day: 6-2-9-0 that the episode began about she said that, at one point, he attempts to contact at Medico son throughout different clin- Evening: 9-4-1-2 Evening: 7-7-4-3 2 p.m., after she went outside forced her to smoke a narcot- at 435 Beverage Hill Ave., ics in the coming weeks with to have a cigarette. Medico, ic. all with negative results. Po- hopes of higher allocations whom she knew because he While officers gathered lice nevertheless eventually than in previous weeks. Sunday’s Mass Cash was friends with her husband, more information, Della tracked him down. 1-7-25-28-31

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Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student who is a member of this year’s graduating class. Eligible students are graduating seniors who are residing in and attending school in Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland and Lincoln. Interested students should contact their guidance counselors for an application. Students can also contact Scholarship Committee Chair Kimberly Heon at [email protected]. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is May 8, 2021.

Holy Trinity Parish offers Covid testing every Wednesday, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Park Square. No appointment necessary and no one will be charged.