DEALS OF THE $DAY$ PG. 3 SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 DEALS OF THE Saugus $DAY$ veteran PG. 3 takes aim DEALS OF THE $DAY$ at rep PG. 3 seat By Bridget Turcotte ITEM STAFF DEALS SAUGUS — A 25-year-old veteran from OF THE Saugus will run for state representative in the 9th Essex District. $DAY$ Democrat Matthew Crescenzo said he PG. 3 is running for the seat currently occupied by state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) because he believes the current political process is not working. “There is a growing rift between our leaders and the public they are meant to DEALS serve,” he said. “The people of this com- munity need leaders who willingly listen OF THE and who are there during the quiet times, Arts and culture $DAY$ when no one is looking, and do their best PG. 3 to make a difference in people’s lives. PG. 3 “As I look at our problems and the lack of effort in finding solutions, I see that the take center stage only way to develop real change is for new leadership to engage on the issues that The upbeat daylong stories of how cross-sec- Mark Davy gave matter,” he said. event, sponsored by the tor collaborations fostered the keynote If elected, Crescenzo said he would fo- Essex County Community positive change in their address at cus his efforts on healthcare for veterans Foundation and the Barr communities. Equally im- the 2018 Essex and the treatment of mental health and BY BILL BROTHERTON Foundation, introduced the County Arts & addiction. portant, the event offered Creative County Initiative, Culture Summit at Not enough is being done to confront BEVERLY — Hundreds networking opportunities which supports partner- the opioid crisis head on, and the longer of arts supporters, com- for attendees and a series Cabot Theatre in ships to create public art- it takes to address the problem, the more munity leaders, city plan- of breakout sessions that Beverly. He spoke works, performances or in- loved ones will die each day, he said. focused on such topics as about creative ners, business executives, stallations that contribute “Addiction is a mental health issue, not “Building Public Will for placemaking and religious leaders and edu- to the quality of life in the a criminal one,” he said. the Arts in our Cities and the planning of cators convened at the his- region. People suffering from addiction should Towns” and “Shared Re- creatively vibrant toric Cabot Theatre Friday A number of guest speak- be able to come forward without fear of sources for a Stronger Arts communities. for the first Essex County ers, including one from prosecution to receive the care they need, Arts & Culture Summit. London, shared success ARTS, A7 ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK VETERAN, A7 THEY’RE IN THE RUNNING Flanagan Castellanos seeks Boston did more than redemption walk again By Steve Krause By Steve Krause ITEM SPORTS EDITOR ITEM SPORTS EDITOR BOSTON — She’s won LYNN — Five years ago, an Olympic bronze medal Lynn School Committee- in the 10K — later up- man Brian Castellanos graded to a silver. was told by a doctor that Last November, she be- he’d never walk again. came the first American Monday, he’ll be running woman in 40 years to win in his second straight Bos- the New York Marathon. ton Marathon. She’s even been credited The trip from Points A with having changed the to B was obviously an ar- face of women’s distance duous journey, but it has running in the U.S. given Castellanos a new But with all that, life appreciation for life — doesn’t seem to be tru- and a real purpose that ly complete for Shalane extends beyond what he’d Flanagan. And it won’t be identified as his hopes until she makes the turn and dreams. from Hereford Street in His journey actually Boston and sprints up started in high school. Boylston toward the Bos- A quiet kid who played ton Marathon finish line football for Lynn English, with no other woman in Castellanos’ homelife was front of her. such that for a while, he Flanagan, a two-time FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS was living out of his car state champion 2-miler during his season year — Shalane Flanagan of Marblehead was the picture of patriotism after crossing the nish line to FLANAGAN, A7 win the women’s division of the New York City Marathon last November. She runs Boston Monday. CASTELLANOS, A7 Eastern VP took the long way home INSIDE In Lynn By Thomas Grillo ing supervisor and saw them come er played for the Red Sox,” he said. Autism takes center ITEM STAFF through the financial crisis. It was “But having no other leads, I ap- stage at Lynn the perfect fit.” plied and was thrilled to be making Classical. A3 LYNN — It took more than 20 Not bad for a Penn State gradu- $20,000 in the midst of a recession. It • years, but Steven L. Antonakes has ate who never imagined working in took my career in a direction I never Jimmy Locust brings returned to his roots. banking. expected.” ambition to Lynn The East Lynn native, who gradu- But when he graduated in 1990 on It’s worked out nicely for the father YMCA. A8 ated from Lynn English High School the heels of a financial crisis, the law of five. and spent his career regulating changed, requiring banks be exam- Antonakes served in various mana- In Saugus After years of writing banks and protecting consumers, is ined annually instead of every two gerial capacities at the state Division Saugus High School banking regulations, executive vice president at Eastern years. At the time, his cousin, who of Banks and was later promoted by talking safety after Lynn native Steven Bank’s Market Street offices. was working as a bank examiner, Gov. Mitt Romney and reappointed second threat. A3 “There’s a neat symmetry to com- suggested taking an entry-level job by Gov. Deval Patrick as banking L. Antonakes has re- ing here,” said Antonakes, 49, who at the Massachusetts Division of commissioner from 2003 to 2010. turned to his home- In Sports joined the bank three years ago as Banks as way into financial services. Antonakes previously served as a town as an executive Lynn eld’s O’Brien chief compliance officer. “I knew the “It wasn’t my dream to be a bank vice president with strikes out 15 in bank well from my time as a bank- examiner ... I would have much rath- ANTONAKES, A7 Eastern Bank. softball win. B1 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 LOOK! .......................................A8 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 50° VOL. 140, ISSUE 107 OPINION ...................................A4 SPORTS ................................ B1-3 CLASSIFIED ........................... B6-7 LOW 31° POLICE/FIRE .............................A6 COMICS ....................................B4 REAL ESTATE .............................B8 PAGE A8 ONE DOLLAR $400 A2 THE DAILY ITEM SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 OBITUARIES Lorraine A. Lorenzen, 91 Julie A. Epps Molly Theresa Ramsay, 33 1927-2018 1985-2018 LYNN — Lorraine husband, David of Julie A. Epps passed Antonio Epps of Cal- LYNN — Molly The- wanted nothing more A. Lorenzen, age Inverness, Fla., and away on April 11 after ifornia, her grand- resa Ramsay, age 33, in the world than to 91, of Lynn, passed Georgia A. Iudi- a lengthy illness. Julie children Ashlee of from Lynn, gave her be a great mother, away peacefully on ciani and husband, was born and raised Colorado, Antonio of life in childbirth giv- wife, sister, and an Wednesday, April 11, Nicola of Lynn. in Lynn, spent many Indiana, Carlee and ing life to her twins amazing daughter. at the Harriett and She leaves a sister, years in California, Kaycee of Massa- Logan and Theresa. Molly graduated Ralph Kaplan Estates Beverly A. Ralph of then returned home chusetts, and Carlo It is a far, far better from Lynn English in Peabody, with her Casco, Maine, and to Massachusetts in of California. She is thing she did than High School, class of family at her side. her grandchildren: 2006. Julie graduat- also survived by her many have ever done. 2003. She loved to She was born on Feb. Tracy Loftin and hus- ed from Lynn Classi- sisters, Joanne Doug- Molly was born Jan. sing, she loved dra- 6, 1927 in Lynn, the daughter band, Chuck, Nicolas Iudi- cal High School and attended las and Janice Lark of Everett. 16, 1985, in Lynn. She was ma, and most of all she loved of the late, G. Raymond and ciani and wife, Ashley, Marc Los Angeles City College. Julie Nephews William (Kristy) of the beloved wife of Brian A. the friends and connections. worked at Granite Telecom- California, Michael (Jennifer) Evelyn A. (Williams) Hanson. Iudiciani and wife, Lindsay. Ramsay of Lynn and the loving She often said drama was one Lorraine was raised and edu- Five great-grandchildren and munications for 8 years as of Colorado and Janice of mother of Olivia, Logan and an of ce assistant. Julie was Massachusetts; great nieces of the best experiences ever. cated in Lynn and graduated several nieces and nephews Theresa. She was the beloved President of the non-pro t The and nephews and over 25 rst Service information: Visiting from Lynn English High School also survive her. She was also daughter of John E. Bishop Flora Epps Giving Fund. Julie cousins. Hours will be held on Tuesday, and Katherine Gibbs School pre-deceased by her grand- of Lynn and the late beloved April 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. at in Boston. She worked for the loved music, old movies, and Service information: Cele- Margaret M.