WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 TED GRANT COMMENTARY Lynn Can we again x it? America is resilient, they talks say. We’ll see. In every presidential election since 1840, when Kerianne Allain Stephen Archer Patti Baker Leigh Blander Jennifer D’Eon COVID William Henry Harrison defeated Martin Van Bu- By Gayla Cawley ren, only to die of pneu- ITEM STAFF monia 31 days into his Even in this horrendous year, LYNN — While the ve tenure, there have been at healthcare professionals least one million Ameri- who took part in Lynn’s cans who voted for a losing second COVID-19 Tele- candidate and undoubted- there’s plenty to be thankful for Town Hall Monday night ly harbored varying levels said they would be among of displeasure with the ITEM STAFF REPORT with you,” said Tutwiler. “While pathy, sense of humor, and resil- the rst in line when a outcome. many of us will be exchanging one ience this year have been a daily vaccine becomes available, Dukakis voters were LYNN reminder to me of what we can do large gathering for smaller gath- residents were a bit more able to live with George Patrick Tutwiler when we come together as a com- erings in our homes, I believe that cautious. Bush the elder. Bush back- Lynn Schools Superintendent munity,” said Tutwiler. the intangible spirit of gratitude, The night’s panel dis- ers moved on from a loss Dr. Patrick Tutwiler sent a memo “We may not have been able to even in these challenging times, cussion, hosted by Mayor to Clinton. Gore followers, to his staff saying that he was come together in all of the ways we will still be present at every table.” Thomas M. McGee and who suffered the most ex- thankful for the dedication and have wanted with our friends and When Tutwiler sits down to eat Lynn Public Health Di- cruciatingly close defeat resilience they have shown in families, but this year we came with his own family, he said he rector Michele Desmarais, ever, accepted George W. service of students and families together in the way our students will be re ecting on his staff and featured four local medical Bush as their president during such a challenging school needed most. For that, I am truly giving thanks for their efforts so experts, Dr. Mitchell Rein (at least the vast major- year. grateful,” he said. far this school year. and Dr. Barbara Lambl, ity of them). McCain and “As we prepare to take leave for Stephen Archer “Your dedication, your willing- both of North Shore Med- Romney voters survived a few days of rest and a celebra- Lynn Fire Chief Stephen Archer ness to step into the unknown ical Center, and Dr. Geoff under Obama. And these tory meal to re ect on what we are said he was thankful for his family are just recent examples. thankful for, I wanted to take a with me in service of our students Pechinsky and Dr. Hanna America has always moment to share my appreciation and families, your creativity, em- THANKFUL, A3 Haptu, of Lynn Communi- managed to look forward ty Health Center. and to move forward. Most of the evening’s dis- This seems different. cussion centered around There is a division in the coronavirus testing, the country that transcends promising trial results politics, arguably deeper around the effectiveness of than at any point since two potential vaccines that the Civil War, which end- are still in development, ed 155 years ago. Deeper and the upcoming Thanks- than the political upheav- giving holiday. al of the ‘60s. The soul and According to the results conscience of the nation of one of the evening’s poll have been damaged. questions, which asked The question: Is it x- residents whether they able? would take a coronavirus Civility; rationality; the ability to agree to dis- Rachel Eisenberg Ute Gfrerer Maise Shepard Patrick Tutwiler Scott Wlasuk COVID, A3 agree: gone. When some- thing as objective as the number of votes cast for respective candidates is Swampscott a matter of such vitriolic contention, what chance do we have on matters re- salutes its quiring actual contempla- tion? Boston, Washington, military D.C., and other cities erupted in joy when Joe Biden was initially de- heroes clared the winner. I saw By Guthrie Scrimgeour Gen Xers dancing in the ITEM STAFF streets of the Lower East Side of Manhattan while SWAMPSCOTT — The Military truck drivers of all de- Friends Foundation distributed scriptions leaned on their dozens of $100 Hero Meal grocery horns, prompting roars gift cards to military families and of elation. It rivaled any veterans at an event Tuesday as a Times Square New Year’s way of saying thanks to those who Eve celebration I’ve ever have served the United States both seen. People reveling in at home and abroad. COURTESY PHOTO the results of the election. “We’re excited to be able to rec- We have also seen tens The Salvation Army got a big rescue from Lynn’s police and re unions, who teamed ognize those who have served and of thousands march in up to purchase and distribute 150 turkeys for families in need this Thanksgiving. their families, especially during support of the losing can- the COVID pandemic,” said Sar- didate. ah Sweeney, Executive Director of While neither of those Lynn Police and Fire departments the Military Friends Foundation. occurrences is common- “These people have a duty to our place, as isolated inci- nation. Giving thanks to them this dents they are not neces- join forces for Salvation Army Thanksgiving is simply a way that sarily overly problematic. we can recognize their service.” What is troubling is that One hundred military families contempt has been taken By Gayla Cawley to Capt. Helen Johnson, who runs the Salvation registered to receive Hero Meals to a new level. It is no lon- ITEM STAFF Army with her husband, Kevin. from the Military Friends Founda- “The community’s in need,” said Matthew ger, “I disagree with you” tion of ce at 212 Humphrey Street LYNN — The Lynn Police and Fire unions Reddy, president of the Lynn re ghters union. or even “I don’t like you,” from noon to 7 p.m. teamed up to donate 150 turkeys to the Sal- “We’ve always (done) that work within the com- but rather, “I hate you and The gift card, along with pie and everything you stand for.” vation Army on Tuesday morning, which were munity. If someone’s in need, and we can help, homemade thank you cards from In a recent letter to pa- later distributed to families in need for Thanks- we try to.” the Swampscott Stanley School rishioners in the Archdi- giving. The idea for the donation came about after the and Ocean Bay Girl Scouts were ocese of Boston, Cardinal Both unions, Lynn Fire ghters Local 739 and COVID-19 pandemic forced the re department’s placed in the veterans’ cars in a Sean O’Malley wrote, the Lynn Police Association, split the $2,000 union to cancel its annual Thanksgiving lun- COVID-conscious, contactless deliv- “We are now at a moment cost for the turkeys, which were purchased from cheon at the Gregg Neighborhood House. when a new beginning PriceRite. The O’Connor family — Lynn re ghter Mike ery. is not only possible, but The turkeys went to families of four or more O’Connor, his sister, Kelly, who is executive In total, 250 gift cards will be at the Salvation Army’s daily meal distribution GRANT, A2 site at Manning Field that afternoon, according LYNN, A3 SWAMPSCOTT, A2 Opinion STOP THE SPREAD. FOLLOW THE RULES. Our best bet for unity. A4 LOOK! STAY WEAR A MASK NO MORE THAN WASH YOUR HANDS Nahant art student a big hit with the local crowd. A8 Sports FEET APART IN AN INDOOR10 GATHERING Local reactions to a Thanksgiving without football. B1 Maggie DiGrande OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 51° VOL. 141, ISSUE 294 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 CLASSIFIED ...............................B6 LOW 46° POLICE/FIRE .............................A5 COMICS ....................................B4 FOOD ........................................B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 OBITUARIES It’s ready, set, serve Thanksgiving Barbara Jean (Mohla) Kellar, 93 1927 - 2020 dinner at Brothers Deli ALTON, NH - Barbara died others. She shared many ad- peacefully on November 10, ventures throughout her life By Thor Jourgensen ing and preparations un- tion, no one will be turned Greece and holidays were 2020 at her home in Alton, with Jack. She continued to ITEM STAFF derway. Even Markos’ away if they show up late frugal. NH. Barb was born in Stone- travel, play golf and enjoy fam- grand-nephews and niec- or early. Preparations for Thurs- ham MA, on April 18, 1927 to ily with her lifelong friend, P. LYNN — More than 200 es will pitch in and make “I like to be with peo- day’s feast begins with John and Iva Mohla. She grew Raymond Leather, whom she turkeys and in excess of cookies. ple. The best thing about Market Basket shopping up in Wakefield, MA, along with married in 2000. 1,000 pounds of potatoes Markos will make a it is everyone is happy,” excursions and assem- her five siblings. She attend- Barb is survived by her chil- help make up the menu for COVID-19 break from he said. Markos started bling meal ingredients ed Wakefield High School and dren: David and wife Lesley the annual free Thanks- tradition and serve tur- serving Thanksgiving din- with cooking underway by graduated in 1945.