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MYSTIC VALLEY See BAG BAN Page 2 ELDER SERVICES AWARDED $3,000 STUDENT TO SUPPORT ITS PHOTO BY MARIANNE SALZA HIGHLIGHT: MOBILE MENTAL The WHS Class of 1959 gathering for their 60th reunion at the Winthrop Arms on September 14. Scores of classmates came Lerner finds reward HEALTH PROGRAM from all over the country to celebrate with old friends. Mystic Valley Elder Ser- in volunteer work vices was recently award- By Kate Anslinger ed $3,000 by the Magellan Cares Foundation toward Council honors retired Police Lt. David Lessard When 17-year-old Jil- its Mobile Mental Health lian Lerner is not busy with members. complishments during his the Winthrop Police Lieu- program, a much needed re- By Laura Plummer Drama Society, dance, and “I speak on behalf of years as a police officer.” tenant’s Union. He spent source that plays an import- her after school and sum- At their meeting on Council and the residents of In his time on the Win- the past 20 years as the pa- ant role supporting people mer job at 21st Century, Tuesday, Sept. 17, Council Winthrop to thank you for throp Police Department, trol shift commander and with mental health condi- she spends time volunteer- honored the service of Win- your 39 years of service,” Lt. Lessard served as its was consistently listed as tions to successfully remain ing at The Arbors Assisted throp Police Lt. David Les- said Council President Ron Accreditation Manager and the highest paid municipal in a community setting. Living Center. “I found out sard, who retired on July 8 Vecchia. “We extend our a founding organizer of its employee in town. “We are very grateful to about the volunteer oppor- after nearly 40 years with sincere congratulations and Citizen Police Academy. “The name Lessard in Magellan Cares Foundation tunity through my school the force. we wish you the best in He oversaw the Winthrop this town is synonymous and Magellan Health for and ended up continuing Lt. Lessard appeared be- your future endeavours.” Marine Unit and Harbor with giving back,” said the their support of the Mobile to go weekly because of Council President Vec- Patrol, helped launched the Council President. “I appre- Mental Health Program. fore Council supported by chia also commented on Lt. first Mountain Bike Unit ciate your sacrifices.” Magellan, and its subsidi- his family to receive a ci- Lessard’s “numerous ac- and was the president of See LERNER Page 3 ary Senior Whole Health, tation signed by all council recognize the importance of community care and in home mental health sup- ports,” said Daniel O’Leary, Recovery Month interview with Team Ritchie continues momentum Chief Executive Officer of Mystic Valley Elder Ser- Youth Leader, Isadora Hipolito with Bake Sale in French Square vices. “We work closely By Kate Anslinger is still going strong and the By Kate Anslinger tute and in honor of her son everyone. with Magellan and Senior Community Action for Safe Ritchie, Leighanne Strangie “I am so grateful for all Whole Health to provide a Alternatives (CASA) be- The month of Septem- Last Saturday, members hosted a bake sale with the those who helped work the full range of health care and lieves that recovery knowl- ber is dedicated to recovery of "Team Ritchie" gathered friends and family mem- bake sale and for everyone edge should be a yearlong month. 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The subject back from driving and she tain subject on Ocean View ports possible 94C as well. powering tools making a will review the cameras. 94 is not on the premises, but is drunk. A courtesy ride Street. Subject failed to Units clear, music has been lot of noise in the area. 91 spoke to tree workers. They a criminal complaint will was given to her back to her keep his GPS tracking de- turned down and peace re- states a homeowner and said about an hour ago, they be issued against him for house on Shirley Street. vice charged. stored. contractor are doing work, saw someone that looked larceny. Report of a female Caller on Seal Harbor Female from Buchanan Both parties were spoken similar to the description Parties at Short Beach screaming inside house on Road states she would Street came to the station to to and they were very co- walk through (River Road parking lot have been no- Cottage Avenue. Also dogs like officers to come and report that her sister is miss- operative and were going to side). They stated the per- tified that the parking lot is are barking. 91 confirms search the building for a ing. Missing persons report wrap it up for the day. son was possibly wearing a closed upon sundown. that the screams are coming friend who has previously was filed through NCIC.