MONDAY, JULY 30, 2018 Saugus comes out swinging Family walks in memory of Lynn victim of violence By Bella diGrazia ITEM STAFF LYNN — Stop the Violence continuous- ly fights to keep peace in the city and the organization has been working with the family of Romel Danis to honor his mem- ory. On Sunday, members from Stop the Vio- lence and the Lynn Youth Street Outreach Advocacy took a bus from Union Street to Boston to march in the Puerto Rican Fes- tival parade in honor of Danis, who was killed in a triple-shooting in June. “The Puerto Rican festival is a great way to get our name out there and for everyone else in Boston to see what we do,” said Rob Smith, committee member for Stop the Vi- olence. “We can all meet and work togeth- er to stop violence in our communities and who knows what can come of that.” By Bella diGrazia caught. Bob Davis, the The festival celebrated its 51st year in ITEM STAFF “It was pretty crushing to wake up to and superintendent Boston with three days of family-friendly it was disgusting to watch the surveillance of World Series events. Among the many free activities SAUGUS — Almost a year after vandals tapes back and see those kids doing what Park in Saugus, tore through World Series Park, those who were cultural performances, food kiosks they did,” said Bob Davis, the field’s su- speaks during stepped in to get it fixed were honored offering comfort foods, amusement rides, perintendent. “I feel like it’s my backyard the unveiling of during a dedication ceremony. and a commencement parade to close it because I’m here every day cutting all the the Wall of Fame out. Last August, about two dozen high school grass, preparing the field for every game, students kicked in doors, ripped down- that honors Smith, who has been on the committee and selling food with my wife at the snack donors. since its inception in 2014, said a busload spouts from the facility building, covered bar during games. This field isn’t for noth- the ground with smashed beer bottles, and of about 30 people, including many of Dan- ing.” ITEM PHOTO | is’ family members, met around 8 a.m. at littered across the community ballpark. Be- After the vandalism, Davis hoped he could SPENSER HASAK 312A Union St. before heading off to keep cause of the park’s previous security sys- get the town together and raise $4,000, which Danis’ name alive in Boston. Maria Rivera tems, which were of low quality and also is a Lynn resident and board member for vandalized, none of those culprits were PARK, A7 VIOLENCE, A7 By Gayla Cawley ITEM STAFF Swampscott SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott native Craig Lewin endured a shoulder injury and physical exhaustion throughout the night, but was able to successfully complete the grueling 21- mile Catalina Channel swim. native Lewin, 32, started at 11:10 p.m. on July 19 and completed the swim in 11 hours 2 seconds, finishing the following morn- ing at 10:12. Lewin said his biggest challenge, both physically and men- endures tally, was a shoulder injury he had been dealing with for about six weeks leading up to the California swim. About five hours in, he said his shoulder really started to flare up and during the last two hours, he was pulling through with just one arm. “But I made a commitment to finish whether it was (with) 21-mile one arm or two,” he said. The course stretches from Santa Catalina Island, a rocky is- land off the California coast, to Los Angeles. The swim starts challenge LEWIN, A7 ITEM FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Lynn’s Falvey INSIDE living his dream Lynn Sprout Scouts teach with the Twins kids the path to a By Harold Rivera healthy lifestyle. A2 ITEM SPORTS EDITOR LOOK BOSTON — Baseball was a huge part of Derek Newport Folk Falvey’s upbringing growing up in Lynn. Falvey Festival brings an heard many stories of the city’s baseball legends, the all-star cast. A8 likes of Harry Agganis and Tony Conigliaro, and all • their accomplishments. He played Little League in Shriners team up East Lynn and carried his youth career through his with Boar’s Head and teenage years when he played Babe Ruth. Stop & Shop in Saugus. Now Falvey’s living a dream he always aspired to A8 reach — a career in Major League Baseball as the Executive Vice President and Chief Baseball Offi- Sports cer of the Minnesota Twins. He joined the Twins in Pine Hill Little 2016 after serving as assistant general manager of League wins Lynn’s the Cleveland Indians. City Series. B1 Falvey, who started in Cleveland as an intern in 2007, helped build an Indians team that fell one win short in the 2016 World Series. “I try never to take it for granted,” said Falvey, 35. COURTESY PHOTO | BRACE HEMMELGARN “When I first got an internship in Cleveland I took it Derek Falvey joined Minnesota after several years with Cleveland. FALVEY, A7 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 ENTERTAINMENT .......................A5 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 HIGH 81° VOL. 140, ISSUE 196 LYNN .........................................A3 POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS/DIVERSIONS ........... B4-5 LOW 66° OPINION ...................................A4 LOOK! .......................................A8 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM MONDAY, JULY 30, 2018 OBITUARIES William P. Howell, 87 Sprout Scouts teach Lynn kids 1930 - 2018 LYNN — Mr. William Michael of Kittery, the path to a healthy lifestyle P. “Red” Howell, age Maine; his cherished 87, of Lynn, died on grandchildren, Ra- the Common Core State in the Master Chef Cook- tic seed to fork experience,” Saturday, July 28, chel, Trevor, Emily, By Bella diGrazia ITEM STAFF Standards Initiative, and ing Club after school. They by having them harvest, 2018, at his home, Kevin, Anthony and are made for after-school held a homemade sal- wash, and eat their own surrounded by his Amelia; his brother, LYNN — Finding ways loving family, follow- Raymond Howell of programs, summer camps, ad dressing competition, homemade salads. Ingalls to get kids to enjoy a and classrooms. learned how to make pico is one of nine elementary ing a courageous bat- Ipswich; his sister healthy lifestyle may not tle with dementia. He Florence Brady and The third-graders at In- de gallo, and even learned schools throughout the always be so easy, which galls Elementary School all about the Native Amer- city that participates in was the devoted hus- her husband Thomas is where Sprout Scouts band of the late Mary of Tops eld; his broth- spent the last school year ican tradition of planting. Salad Days. comes in. digging through compost, The students graduated Sprout Scouts thanked M. (Mullarkey) Howell, ers-in-law, William Mul- The club, which is part who predeceased him larkey of Danvers and growing beans, and cook- from the club with their the school for being so of FoodCorps, teaches in 2012. Born in Chel- Robert Johnson of Mer- ing fun healthy foods, says very own cookbook lled supportive in their efforts sea in 1930, Bill was rimac; his daughters-in- students how to grow, a press release. with recipes they cooked to teach kids how to live a the son of the late Wil- law, JoAnn Howell and prepare, and eat healthy Over the winter, 14 of during their time together. healthy lifestyle and they liam A. and Helen L. (Slater) Susan Howell and his many food. The activities with- those third-graders spent Salad Days is meant to hope more schools can join Howell. He was raised and nieces and nephews. He was in the club are linked to eight weeks participating give students “an authen- in on the fun. educated in Revere and Sau- the father of the late David gus and attended Saugus Howell and brother of the late High School. He was a Unit- Ellen Johnson. ed States Navy Submarine Service information: A New England senators seek to Veteran of the Korean Con ict Funeral will be held on and honorably discharged in Friday, August 3, 2018 at 1954. Bill was a bus driver 9:30 a.m. from the SOLI- designate National Lobster Day for the MBTA for many years MINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 and was a proud member of Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn, the Boston Carmen’s Union, followed by a Funeral Mass PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) also the people who har- Local 589, for over 50 years. in St. Mary’s Church, Lynn — U.S. senators from New vest, ship and cook them. He was an avid sports fan at 10:30 a.m. Relatives England want to grant the Rhode Island's U.S. Sen. and enjoyed the Bruins, Patri- and friends are respect- lobster another national Jack Reed says he expects ots and Red Sox. He was an fully invited. Visiting hours day of celebration. the full Senate to again active member of the United will be on Thursday from They've introduced a unanimously approve it States Submarine Veterans 4-8 p.m. In Lieu of owers, resolution to again desig- as a fun, tasty way to hon- Marblehead Base, and a 50 donations in Bill’s memory nate Sept. 25 as National or lobstermen and their year member of the Holland may be made to St. Mary’s Lobster Day to honor the catch. Club. Bill enjoyed music, old Church, 8 S. Common St. economic, historic, cultur- Maine led the nation in movies, and spending time Lynn, MA 01902, Beacon al and culinary contribu- American lobster landings at the beach.