MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Live St. Mary’s and Knights from spread some warmth By Leah Dearborn “We’re not concerned with any reli- New ITEM STAFF gion,” said Deacon John Hardy, who assisted the drive. “We only look at LYNN — As the cold weather someone who’s in need. We’re here York, heads this way, some warmth could and we have clothes for everyone.” be found in a church basement. The drive took place alongside a A line stretched out the door of the charity clothing shop that operates chapel basement at St. Mary’s Church every Saturday morning from 9-11 it’s... as people waited to be let into a tight out of the chapel’s basement. Visi- space lled with clothing racks for tors to the shop are allowed to take Saturday’s coat drive, part of a state- up to ve items for free. Trump? wide Knights of Columbus program. Hardy, who runs the charity shop Father Gabriel Druillette said along with his wife Josephine, said NEW YORK (AP) — this year was the rst time enough nearly 100 families were serviced President-elect Donald funds were available for the district last week alone. Following the coat Trump, in the midst of to take part in the statewide pro- drive, the shop will temporarily choosing his Cabinet, PHOTO | PAULA MULLER gram, allowing for the purchase of close for two weeks. took time out Sunday for 30 low-cost, good quality coats from The couple initially started the shop a second day to criticize Members of the 4th degree of the Knights of Colum- the Knights State Council. 20 years ago and Hardy said they are the cast of the Broadway bus of the North Shore, from left, David Solimine Sr., All of the coats were quickly giv- now looking for a larger location to musical “Hamilton” and Deacon John Hardy and Arthur Hrubes unpack new en away, but those in need will still accommodate the consistent demand. winter coats that were be given away at a coat drive nd additional help at the chapel demand an apology for COAT DRIVE, A7 a message an actor de- at St. Mary’s Church Saturday. throughout the year. livered from the stage to Trump’s running mate about the need for di- versity in America. But Vice President-elect Mike Saugus restaurant raises Pence said he wasn’t of- fended by the message. Pence said on “Fox $100K for Dana Farber News Sunday” that By Michele Durgin surrounding himself with the right he heard the boos and FOR THE ITEM people. cheers when he walked Pace was recently diagnosed with into the Richard Rodgers SAUGUS — Most people would lung cancer and he is taking on this Theatre with his nephew agree that restaurants are consid- challenge with the same positive at- and daughter on Friday ered to be among the most dif cult titude and support of the many loved night to see the show. He businesses to succeed. The obstacles ones in his life, also known as “the said he told his daugh- and challenges are both time and right people.” Instead of letting self ter: “That’s what freedom money-consuming and often prove to pity and dark thoughts rule his day, sounds like.” be too dif cult to overcome. For Joe Joe is choosing to spend his time in Trump had a differ- Pace, 69, owner of Rosaria, a popu- the light, focused on helping others ent take on the mes- lar and highly regarded eatery in who are facing the scourge of cancer. sage from cast member Saugus, those challenges were over- “I have been so fortunate in my Brandon Victor Dixon, come. And this restaurant, with its life,” said Pace. “ And I am grateful who had expressed his takeout bakery and deli, as well as to the family and friends who have ITEM PHOTO | OWEN O’ROURKE concerns in a prepared three other restaurants in the Bos- been with me for so many years. I Joe Pace, the owner of Rosaria Restaurant in Sau- speech after the curtain ton area, are testaments to Pace’s gus, had a fundraiser on Nov. 6 for The Dana Farber call about the incoming work ethic and belief in the value of PACE, A7 Cancer Center that raised more than $100,000. Republican administra- tion. “We, sir, we are the di- verse America who are alarmed and anxious that Powder your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our Puff parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable provides rights,” said Dixon, who plays Aaron Burr, the a kick nation’s third vice presi- dent, as his fellow actors By Harold Rivera joined hands. “We truly ITEM STAFF hope that this show has inspired you to uphold The motto should be “it’s our American values and more than just a game,” to work on behalf of all of because there are always us.” a few subplots when it’s Trump tweeted Satur- Powder Puff football time. day that Pence had been That is when high “harassed” by the cast. He school girls in Lynn, called them “very rude” Swampscott and Mar- and demanded they apol- blehead, regardless of ogize. On Sunday, while what sports they play or awaiting a second day of whether they play any at meetings as he works to all, get together for a ri- valry that stacks up well vet potential candidates PHOTOS | BOB ROCHE Devyn Astuccio runs toward the goal-line for his administration, he against those of their Marblehead quarterback Ellie Ronan runs while she is chased by English’s Caitlin repeated his order for an male counterparts. away from Swampscott’s Jaymie Caponigro Geaney. The team awarded Astuccio with apology — and added a dig POWDER PUFF, B2 doughnuts for scoring. at the critically acclaimed and Ellie Wright. show, which is sold out un- til September. “The cast and produc- ers of Hamilton, which I hear is highly overrated, A weekend of oldies at Lynn Auditorium should immediately apol- ogize to Mike Pence for their terrible behavior,” he tweeted. Smokey TRUMP, A7 The Robinson Righteous performs Brothers for a sold perform Koko out crowd at Jo at Lynn Lynn Audi- INSIDE Auditorium torium on on Friday. Saturday. In Saugus Compost and recycling PHOTO | PHOTO | drop-off to close NICOLE GOODHUE BOYD PAULA MULLER for winter. A2 In Opinion Righteous Brothers provide Soul & Inspiration Smokey Robinson Really Got a Hold on them Getting a jump start on charity. A4 By Steve Krause they sounded on “You’ve Lost By Leah Dearborn sic last week, the 76-year-old Rob- ITEM STAFF That Lovin’ Feeling” — the rst ITEM STAFF inson greeted a full house at Lynn In Swampscott song I ever heard by them. Auditorium on Saturday night. Police break up party, LYNN — There was a time I was 11 years old. And imagine LYNN — William “Smokey” Wearing a sleek red suit jacket, seize weapon. A6 when I thought they were broth- my surprise when I saw them on Robinson, Jr. proved that he still Robinson started off with “Being ers and their last name was “Shindig,” a popular mid-’60s rock has soul after four decades of with You” from his 1981 album of In Sports “Righteous.” performances. A banner day for ‘n’ roll TV show and they were the same name and moved straight Lynn youth football. B1 I also was 100 percent con- whiter than the driven snow. Fresh from receiving the Library into “I Second That Emotion.” vinced that they were Afri- of Congress Gershwin Prize for life- can-American, judging from how RIGHTEOUS, A7 time contributions to popular mu- SMOKEY, A7 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 40° VOL. 138, ISSUE 297 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 31° POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS ....................................B4 HEALTH .....................................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR A2 THE DAILY ITEM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 OBITUARIES Photographer William C. Whittredge, 81 Alice H. Mercier, 103 captures immigrants SAUGUS — Mr. her husband Mike LYNN — Alice H. husband Daniel, Su- William C. (Woody) of Harvard, Bill’s girl- (Lagasse) Mercier, zanne Bogart and her from all nations Whittredge, 81, died friend, Anne Lopez 103, of Lynn, died fiancé Scott Kautz, on Wednesday, Nov. of Malden and nine at home surrounded Laurie Hartenstein 16, at his home. cherished grandchil- by her family on Nov. and her husband Born in Peabody, dren. He was prede- 20. Born in Lowell Paul, 22 great-grand- he was a lifelong ceased by his brother the daughter of the children and several resident of Saugus. Bob. late Ernest and Alda nieces and nephews. He was a 1954 Service infor- (Cordeau) Lagasse She was the sister of graduate of Saugus mation: Relatives and wife of the late the late Antoinette High, where he was induct- and friends are invited to Joseph E. O. Mercier. Lagasse, Edward Lagasse, ed into their Athletic Hall of attend visiting hours in the Raised and educated in Gabrielle Lagasse, Roland La- Fame. Bill was a veteran of BISBEE-PORCELLA Funer- Lowell, she graduated from gasse, Remy Lagasse, George the U.S. Air Force. He was a al Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., the Lowell School System, Lagasse, Gertrude Dahl, Ger- retired welder from the GE Saugus today from 4-8 p.m. she was a stay at home mom maine LaFortune and Bertha River Works. He was an avid Graveside service in River- and enjoyed her children and Parent. outdoorsman and loved at- side Cemetery, Saugus, on grandchildren. She was a for- Service information: Rela- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS tending his grandchildren’s Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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