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(Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) EPS forges partnership with City Year By Christopher Roberson 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 7 8 1 - 7 7 6 - 4444 WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM Member FDIC | Member DIF T SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE  ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS  DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE  11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY  10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT  10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com he Everett Public Schools recently announced its partnership with City Year to aid in the ongoing effort to help students recover from learning loss and to provide additional social-emotional support. “Relationships are going to be super important in recognizing where students are at,” said City Year Impact Director Marika Azocar during the September 7 School Committee meeting. Going forward, City Year will have eight-person teams comprised of AmeriCorps members at the Keverian, Lafayette, English, Parlin and Whittier Schools. Azocar will oversee the teams at the English and Whittier Schools while City Year Impact Manager Courtney Dailey will supervise the teams at the Keverian, Lafayette and Parlin Schools. This is the fi rst time that City Year has worked with a Massachusetts community outside of Boston. “City Year is an ideal refl ection of our core values of Integrate, EPS | SEE PAGE 12 ׉ 7cassandra://kjq4VEtiRlMBcJoY70y3vvtESFhsxIJGmy2CiNggxyE*`̰a:[֍a:[֌ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://IpfFQnqs0GYT9DIRvL4zgPt1vE0dvWYlttwBZUVdy24`)׉ 7cassandra://9S9KJwBNU3MTUtzmVoOYpUBPGrAW-jIqL0nFcqcVR3Y͕`J׉ 7cassandra://nUab4vctBCbJDcv0nb0HrELuEybwN6agy6ze2anRUY0-`̰׉ 7cassandra://V_cEfOfA2UXGWyH8NXgRG3d2BSElY9R5t8yjvaqnkWg!<͠a:[֯ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://6HAliy4Sl4CrlubsP-8SlRD1PCiZd1Kigm6jY7UMAos`)׉ 7cassandra://F0VWl1CQdt2zkgVAaV4SpeT5bT7wmMmwyJoCtKntcKcͧ`J׉ 7cassandra://RmunD9YsG9H3FZXejh2hxQLisEbpn1Ee2fsF5rhb1n80`̰׉ 7cassandra://4jx81KfCpBrl8Wi6yqtZMteZx_jF3P0kbEVfI3219z8n͠a:[ְנa:[ֳ n 9ׁHmailto:robert4everett@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנa:[ֲ9E9ׁHhttp://A.Saׁ ׁ Ј׉ECPage 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Cornelio announces candidacy for School Committee H ello, my name is Margaret A. Cornelio and I am announcing my candidacy for School Committee AtLarge voted Citywide and my name will be placed fourth on the Preliminary Election ballot, Preliminary Election to be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. I was born and raised in Everett and have resided in the same house with my Husband of 49 years where we raised our 4 children. My family have a century of history in Everett, my father owned and operated Mr. John’s Custom Tailors and Cleaners at 948 Broadway for over 50 years and two of my sons, Sandro and Sergio have ran and served on the Everett City Council. We have a long history in Everett and decades of service to our community and these are just some of the reasons why I would like to continue my public service to the City of Everett with my candidacy for School Committee At-Large. As a School Committee Member: I will Always make Our Children and their Families a Priority! Having worked for the Everett Public school system for 20 years, mostly in Special Education, Behavioral and Early education from preschool to high school grades. For 18 of the 20 years at the Everett Public Schools, I was the President of the Teacher Aide Association. I have the experience and knowledge to help ensure our Students receive The Education They Deserve! I look to work on and expand the following: • Early Education Classes – No Child Left Behind! • Smaller classroom sizes • Academic/Vocational Education • Music/Sports/Arts/Culinary • Increase funding to provide for more ELL teachers and classes (as a child who grew up in an immigrant home and the wife of an Italian immigrant, these classes are essential for the success of our growing immigrant student population in the Everett Public Schools) • Classes on The Dangers of Drug Use/Intervention • Special Education Classes set up to fi t the needs of the Students/Teachers and Paraprofessionals, to provide students with The Best Learning Experience Possible. Thank you and I hope to earn your vote on Preliminary Election Day, September 21, 2021. He will stand up ... Everett School Committee needs members who will stand up and make tough decisions regarding the needs of students, parents and school personnel. Robert will stand up for things that matter to families in Everett who know the value of a good education; for families who worry about how things are ever going to get any better for their children. Robert will stand up for families who want more teachers and support personnel to meet the needs of their children. Robert will stand up for families who want safe schools by ensuring our schools are safe from intruders and bullies. Robert will stand up for parents to ensure their child’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) is updated, implemented and supervised. Robert will stand up for parents who want a stronger voice in the operation of our schools. Robert will work with parents and faculty to update our curriculum, textbooks, and supplies and to keep our schools’ technology moderized. Robert will stand up for these things because HE BELIEVES in them. Stand up with me. Please cast one of your three votes for Robert A.Santacroce School Committee-at-Large “The Sensible Choice” Contact me at 617-387-8610 Email: robert4everett@gmail.com Facebook: Robert Santacroce Candidate Everett School Committee At Large School Committee member candidate Margaret Cornelio is pictured with her son, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio. (Courtesy Photo) I look forward to seeing you at my event and out on the campaign trail. Please join me for my Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at The 8/10 Bar and Grille, Norwood St. in Everett, from 5:00 to 8:00. Donations welcomed. Fill Up & Save! Fall is Coming! ׉ 7cassandra://nUab4vctBCbJDcv0nb0HrELuEybwN6agy6ze2anRUY0-`̰a:[֎׉E2THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 3 Sarah O’Toole takes the helm at Everett branch of Members Plus By Christopher Roberson W ith Century Bank in the process of merging with Eastern Bank, Sarah O’Toole decided to make the move to Members Plus Credit Union after 25 years with Century. “It was a really hard decision,” she said. Although Eastern had offered her a position, O’Toole knew that a smaller financial institution would be the better choice – Members Plus was the answer. “I loved the intimacy of a small, local organization,” she said. In addition to becoming the manager of the Everett branch last month, O’Toole has been a customer at Members Plus for the past 10 years. She has also admired the commitment that the credit union has to the city, citing the donation of 50 backpacks to the Parlin School and being involved in the annual Everett Kiwanis Golf Tournament. O’Toole said that on one occasion John Murphy, the president and CEO of Members Plus, visited the Everett branch to address an issue with the elevator. While there, he also helped a customer at the drive-thru window and assisted O’Toole with balancing the branch’s ATM. “They value teamwork from the very top,” she said. O’Toole said she got her start in banking in 1996 as a parttime teller at Century’s Cambridge branch. “I needed a job with flexibility so I chose banking,” she said, adding that she was raising her two daughters at the time. “I really enjoyed getting to know people and finding out what their needs were.” From there, O’Toole worked her way up the ranks and became the branch manager in 2006, a position she would hold for the next 15 years. O’Toole said being a manager afforded her the opportunity to spend more time with customers to determine the exact service that was needed. Councillor DiPierro announces Ward 3 Celebrity Bartending event Y ou might have heard that the award-winning Everett Crimson Tide Marching Band has been invited to perform at the 80th commemoration event of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii this December. Fundraising efforts have been well underway throughout the community all summer long. To compliment those efforts, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro, School Committee Chair Frank Parker and Councillors-at-Large Richard Dell Isola and Michael Marchese will be cohosting a Ward 3 Celebrity Bartending event on Sunday, September 12 from 2-6 p.m. at Stewart’s Pub on Elm Street. The four will be taking turns behind the bar and hope to draw a good crowd for a day that promises to be full of fun and camaraderie for a good cause. The event marks the fourth Celebrity Bartending event hosted by the Ward 3 group. In years past, they have raised more than $8,000 for the youths of the Devens School to fund field trips and other activities. They would like to thank proprietor Anne Stewart for her continued community support, by once again offering her establishment to benefit the students of Everett. If you are unable to attend, but would still like to donate, checks can be made payable and sent to “Everett Public Schools – Music Dept.”, Attn: Penny Yebba, 100 Elm St., Everett, MA 02149. Sarah O’Toole recently took over as the manager of Members Plus Credit Union on Broadway. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) “I loved building relationships with people and being able to help them,” she said. She recalled one instance when a gentleman came in to apply for an auto loan. However, a loan was not possible at that time as his credit score was too low. In response, O’Toole signed him up for a secure credit card, and over time that customer was able to restore his credit and purchase a car. 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Anthony’s School will be participating in the USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs (Seamless Summer Options) for the 21-22 School Year. As part of this program, St. Anthony’s School will off er healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school year 2122. Students will be able to participate in these meals programs without having to pay a fee or submit a household application. Non-Discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offi ces, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefi ts. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 8778339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-fi le-a-program-discrimination-complaint , and at any USDA offi ce, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 6329992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pfi zer vaccines available at neighborhood parks on Sept. 16 and 23 M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the City of Everett, in partnership with Curative, will be distributing Pfi zer vaccines at Glendale Park on Thursday, September 16 from 4-7 p.m. and at Meadows Park on Thursday, September 23 from 4-7 p.m. “The city of Everett has been committed to vaccinating the entire community,” said DeMaria. “Our continued partnership with Curative has allowed our residents to get vaccinated by simply visiting their local park. We are proudly continuing to bring these vaccination sites into our neighborhood parks to help members of the community receive the vaccine and be protected from COVID-19.” Each vaccine clinic will be a walk-up site and no appointment is needed. Residents ages 12 and over are eligible to receive the Pfi zer vaccine. Please be advised that the Pfi zer vaccine is a two-dose vaccine. Once the fi rst dose is administered, Curative will provide more information regarding the second dose. Lenny Piazza Memorial Scholarship winners announced T he Leonard Piazza Scholarship committee is pleased to announce the following students as recipients for 2021: Joshua Chaves, Ashley Fitzgerald, Thomas O’Shea, Kaleigh Snook, Gianna Stickney – and a donation to the Everett High School Band to aid in their awesome trip in December to play at the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. These students have worked hard to move on to college, and we hope this will help in their quest. Lenny was involved in education for his entire career and involved with the city of Everett in many ways, and he was always willing to lend a hand. Through the eff orts of family and friends, these scholarships help to continue his love of helping others. All of this is done with the MEMORIAL | SEE PAGE 21 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Offi ce of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 202509410; 2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@ usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured ׉ 7cassandra://KUBXOfnGn5z9cXvYVcaCyalRqdCQoxHA4cgM6DnRNTc-`̰a:[֐׉E6THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 5 Making Everett the Best Place TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE A FAMILY Protecting & Restoring Our Environment Improvements to Infrastructure Leader in Quality of Life Making Everett the “ Everett is not just where I live, work and serve – it’s my home. 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EVAP was created through the innovation of former Mayor David Ragucci and former Police Chief James Rogers, who partnered with Portal To Hope (PTH) 23 years ago to ensure increased support to people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence crime. Over the years, the program has continued to receive signifi cant support via Everett city government and the Human Services Department, and with the added leadership of Police Chief Steven Mazzie, EVAP serves as a community staple and leader in the cause to end domestic violence. “Our partnership with the City of Everett has helped to reduce recidivism of domestic violence crime over the years,” said PTH Founder Deborah Fallon. “Everett was the best place to initiate this specifi c type of program, which now serves as a model for other communities and states to adopt, and that Pictured from left to right: Portal To Hope Victim Advocates Jen Battelle, Marni Gallagher and Rothsaida Sylvaince are pictured with EPD Captain Paul Landry and EPD Offi cer Nicole O’Donnell and Medford Police Detective Brooke Stanton-Hurd. Register Online at: www.phunkphenomenon.com is because of the City of Everett’s leadership and the great partnership work by the Everett Police.” Fallon cited that Mayor Carlo DeMaria helped to fi nd additional program support during the COVID-19 pandemic to help ensure emergency shelter and other direct care services for Everett residents victimized by abuse. EVAP and PTH have experienced increased calls for crisis intervention services over the last 18 months since the onset of the pandemic. “We didn't even have to ask for the help,” said Fallon. “Mayor DeMaria and his team had the forethought to just keep us connected to resources in order that we could continue our direct care work and meet the increased demand for serOPEN HOUSE Saturday, Sept. 11th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CLASSES OFFERED FOR FALL SEASON HIP HOP | BREAKDANCING MUSIC & DANCE APPRECIATION | SALSA CONTEMPORARY | SOUTHERN SWAG | DANCEHALL TAP | BABY BALLET | LITE FEET 1886 Revere Beach Parkway (above Popeyes & Dunkin Donuts) in Everett 617-389-9111 / For more information, email LILPHUNK2@AOL.COM vices. This is why we love working in Everett, where we have the privilege of working with some terrifi c people over the last 23 years.” In August, PTH reopened an offi ce onsite at the new Medford Police Station, replicating EVAP and adapting to the needs of the Medford community. PTH has been at the forefront of encouraging police and civilian partnerships in ending violent crimes; and the nonprofi t was featured on The Montel Williams Show along with the Everett Police for its expertise in developing the community-law enforcement partnership. To learn more about EVAP and to get involved at PTH, please call (781) 338-7678 or visit www.portaltohope.org. FROM MTVʼS AMERICAʼS BEST DANCE CREW ׉ 7cassandra://25jFYVC0BCctU3PLVdXdd8o8G1UiMXJoSI6743F8x3E1`̰a:[֒׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 7 Everett woman charged with assaulting Pennsylvania police offi cer By Christopher Roberson A naise Lopez, 28, of Everett, is facing charges of assault and harassment after she allegedly kicked Officer Clint Gardner of the Williamsport Police Department outside a Pennsylvania convenience store. Gardner said he saw Lopez and an unidentifi ed male get out of a black Nissan Altima and go into the store on August 31. Upon further inspection, Gardner reportedly found evidence of marijuana. “I immediately detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle,” he said. “I observed, in plain view, a marijuana joint and marijuana fl akes in the vehicle.” Gardner said the male suspect was compliant during questioning; however, Lopez quickly became confrontational. Other offi cers arrived on the scene to assist Gardner a short time later. Although Lopez initially allowed police to search the vehicle, she allegedly withdrew her consent when she was asked to show her identifi cation. The situation continued to escalate as police attempted to take Lopez into custody. As the confrontation continued, Lopez reportedly kicked Gardner twice, striking his hand and elbow. In addition, she allegedly began yelling racial slurs at the other offi cers. Lopez was ultimately apprehended and held on a $25,000 bail, which she posted on September 1. Lopez has been charged with second degree aggravated assault, second degree simple assault and harassment. Under Pennsylvania law, Lopez could face up to 13 years in prison and up to $32,500 in fi nes. She was scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on September 9. Hale Park and Central Ave. Park community meeting scheduled for Sept. 14 M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that he will be hosting a community meeting at Hale Park on Glendale Street on Tuesday, September 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss the renovations of Hale Park and Central Avenue Park. “After hearing concerns from neighbors, I thought it was best to organize a meeting to gather feedback regarding Hale Park and Central Ave. Park,” said DeMaria. “It was unfortunate that the rain forced us to postpone this meeting. Our parks and recreational spaces are an important part of our city and I look forward to meeting with the residents of this community to learn more about their thoughts.” During the past few weeks, residents have expressed their unhappiness with both Hale Park and Central Avenue Park. Mayor DeMaria and his Administration want to hear the community’s feedback to make improvements to the current conditions. Come visit us on Founder's Day 9/11/21. We will be open at 9am. STOREWIDE SALE! Come check out the new winter hats! Lawrence A. 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He said Brazil’s struggle for independence began when the Peninsula War broke out in Portugal in 1808. At the time, King Shown from left to right are Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins, Ward 5 School Committee Member Marcony Almeida-Barros, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, the Consul General of Brazil in Boston, Ambassador Benedicto Fonseca, Brazilian Women’s Group Executive Director Heloisa Maria Galvão and State Representative Joseph McGonagle. Shown from left to right are Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Everett Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins and Ward 6 Councilor Michael McLaughlin during the Brazilian Flag Raising ceremony on September 7. (Photos Courtesy pf the City of Everett) Regent João and the Royal Family fled Portugal and found refuge in what is now Brazil. When the king returned to Portugal in 1821, his son, Pedro I, remained in Brazil and declared the counGrooversity founder Marcus Santos and members of the Grooversity global drumming network try independent from Portugal the following year. DeMaria also praised Everett’s Brazilian residents, many of whom own businesses in the city. “They keep our downtown and community vibrant,” he said. State Representative Joseph McGonagle said the Brazilian community continues to make Everett a better place to live. Like DeMaria, McGonagle also spoke highly of the city’s Brazilian business owners who found a way to keep their establishments alive despite the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everett’s Brazilian community is great in numbers and great in passion,” he said. “I am always amazed by their drive and tenacity to succeed.” Ward 5 School Committee Member Marcony Almeida-Barros said Brazilian businesses can be found along Broadway, Elm Street, Ferry Street and Main Street. “We are literally everywhere,” he said. Almeida-Barros also said he is the first Brazilian to serve on the School Committee and that Portuguese has become the second most common language in the Everett Public Schools. Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins said COVID-19 had claimed 589,914 lives in Brazil as of September 5. “Many hospitals have collapsed, run out of beds and even oxygen,” she said. However, Martins said the Brazilian people remain steadfast even as the virus continues to rage. “No matter what happens, our people carry the spirit of happiness,” she said. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://r7Qjh508Ra7HuhpzMoUAT88B-qek8DhFW1q8yPjYYZ02t`̰a:[֔׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 9 DeMaria campaign pushes ahead as Primary approaches Dedicated supporters are shown campaigning for Mayor Carlo DeMaria this past week. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA ׉ 7cassandra://hN1PFsUBtE7Ko97HoAAPvSUfM7-oTAKAT_75MA7dSe43~`̰a:[֕a:[֔ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://yMeZepldizymJgLBWVRlJVzycxNRfscv5XioZ_SqZJUm`)׉ 7cassandra://6nmAI2li4veFCUaWUW1qqFwPQAZcF9flGXVuN_1J7x0ͧ`J׉ 7cassandra://qxIwt4OeQD8U-Heap18W3HJXdTKSTVB4VocskDdVWOI/`̰׉ 7cassandra://dmPtlw4S2cSIFzhCPMRHKZQtnfMz_0f1g9wtLoGznL8Ӱ͠a:[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://gnRzbue43Nhs691cd2U_cSuyEMCMiKmVxPuVOdiVCLM2`)׉ 7cassandra://0QfMYtLFmuNSt8tUEFXTfEoSL6TV69qx60nzlqXkwzYͫ`J׉ 7cassandra://uxXPD_uXAdSebdy6KN9D50Dsipc8gSnNhV-9JqAsH183A`̰׉ 7cassandra://E0UqEfTzata90UOWOKr0sBnDlhAjaGJHwwNUlQCC2toF͠a:[׉EPage 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 AG Healey secures $27M from subprime auto lender for thousands of consumers I n the largest settlement of its kind, national subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) will pay more than $27 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Maura Healey over a variety of alleged unfair practices relating to the company’s role in the origination, collection and securitization of subprime auto loans. The settlement, which was recently filed in Suffolk Superior Court, requires CAC to pay a total of $27.2 million, and provide debt relief and credit repair to thousands of Massachusetts borrowers. More than 3,000 borrowers across the state are expected to be eligible for settlement funds, including many residents of marginalized communities in Springfield, Boston, Worcester, and Brockton. The settlement also requires CAC to make changes to its loan handling practices. “Thousands of Massachusetts consumers, many of them first-time car buyers, put their faith in CAC to help them with an auto loan, but were instead lured into high-cost loans, fell deeper in debt, and even lost their vehicles,” said Healey. “With this significant $27 million settlement, eligible Massachusetts drivers who have been suffering under the weight of a crushing car loan due to CAC’s deceptive practices will be able to receive relief and avoid new defaults. Predatory car loans, like predatory student loans or mortgages, hurt families and communities. Through our ongoing, extensive investigation into the subprime auto industry, we have a proven record of taking action and getting results for our residents who have been exploited by unscrupulous lenders.” The AG’s Office sued CAC in August 2020 over the company’s practices relating to the origination, collection, and securitization of subprime auto loans. Specifically, the lawsuit alleged that CAC made high-interest subprime auto loans that it knew or should AG HEALEY | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://qxIwt4OeQD8U-Heap18W3HJXdTKSTVB4VocskDdVWOI/`̰a:[֖׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 11 Ward 4 City Council candidate Holly Garcia kicks off campaign Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon, School Committee candidates Samantha Hurley and Robert Santacroce, Ward 4 Councillor candidate Holly Garcia, Councillor-at-Large candidate Irene Cardillo and Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone Shown, from left to right, are Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon, School Committee Member-atLarge Cynthia Sarnie, Ward 4 Councillor candidate Holly Garcia, School Committee candidate Robert Santacroce, Councillor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola and Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone during Garcia’s campaign kickoff event on August 26. (Courtesy Photos) Ward 4 Councillor candidate Holly Garcia, Steve Sauvageau, Cliff Sauvageau, LeeAnne Sandberg, Victoria Tomasello and Joel Liston Stephanie Koerber, Nicole O’Leary, Ward 4 Councillor candidate Holly Garcia, Alexis Ragucci and Gabriel Keller Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia and her mother, Deborah (Snow) Garcia Ward 4 Councillor candidate Holly Garcia ׉ 7cassandra://uxXPD_uXAdSebdy6KN9D50Dsipc8gSnNhV-9JqAsH183A`̰a:[֗a:[֖ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://QcuFbgUIlsiyDbzbq85YCdc1NWceRQTDu_YsgmFTbSo`)׉ 7cassandra://mpm-51jOsfbI6mjEi-BImnkghfPQHiOKfIO2MxDJdwk͒]`J׉ 7cassandra://fShl2s22zdZKQ0maRp2EvR5XEncBxRmjWKdy07H55JA+[`̰׉ 7cassandra://PWj8V_7-foM_TVeKvgasy_8HG7UVSRbKFwcm7b4c5G0/zV͠a:[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://yb27eSTVhzhHzgQOHbVUZ7CvM9L7GsIgUFP_4spT7fo %`)׉ 7cassandra://5PnSrbq43Q3J5BCwSuBGA6kfLs7URiEs8LrzW004ffE͑`J׉ 7cassandra://raRRoxx_86cgo8Sm41Ecm0Uv7pE58D8ZZ8IquTQL4Pk'|`̰׉ 7cassandra://KwbBCbGSD_kSJbBxRQNW9l32CzIXAruCVE9TUbUXQSg%*͠a:[׉E Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 EPS | FROM PAGE 1 Access, Empower and Cultivate,” said Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani. “It has a proven track record in serving student populations like ours. Districts that partner with City Year see better student outcomes. We are thrilled to be able to launch this partnership in all of our K-8 schools simultaneously.” School Committee Chairman Frank Parker suggested making a push to bolster alumni relations, adding that the district has produced a myriad of graduates who have gone on to become successful professionals. Founded in 1988, City Year now has more than 3,000 members serving in 29 cities throughout the country. In terms of monetary value, a study conducted by Deloitte Consulting showed that a partnership with City Year is 78 percent more cost-effective than working with individual providers. Afterschool programming In other news, the committee voted unanimously to sign a contract to have AlphaBEST Education as the district’s new afterschool provider. The committee also voted unanimously to send out a Request For Proposals (RFP) for supplemental afterschool programming. However, Mayor Carlo DeMaria was concerned that a supplemental provider would offer some of the same services as AlphaBEST. In response, Parker emphasized that supplemental programming would not be limited to AlphaBEST students. “This is for all students, not just students who are part of the AlphaBEST program,” he said, adding that no agreements have been made with a supplemental provider. “It’s an RFP only at this point; it’s not an authorization to engage.” Grant update Speaking about the district’s grant funding, Tahiliani said that in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 the district received 31 grants totaling $9.4 million. In contrast, 21 grants totaling $6.5 million were awarded in Fiscal Year 2019-2020. “Our grant planning is deliberate and intentional,” she said. COVID-19 uptick Tahiliani also called attention to the increase in COVID-19 cases for the 0-19 age group. Recent data showed 49 cases were reported in August compared to seven cases in July and four cases in June. So far this month, 15 cases of the virus have been reported in the 0-19 age bracket. Nine new hires In addition, Tahiliani introduced nine individuals who recently joined the Everett Public Schools. Dr. Andrea Tringale is the vice principal at Everett High School; Dr. Brittany Puleo is the assistant principal at the Devens School; Nerecesa Pires is the second assistant principal at the Keverian School and James Murphy is the assistant principal at the Parlin School. On the district level, Patrick Quigley is the Social Emotional Learning and Wellness Manager; Brittany Hay is the EL director; Genevieve McDonough is the K-8 ELA director; Rupinderpal Kaur McGillin is the K-8 STEM director and Amanda Hoover is the supplemental services manager. Team Capone donates to aid Haiti W ard 1 Councillor Fred Capone and his campaign team donated dozens of shoes to aid the relief effort coordinated by the Everett Haitian Community Center. Fred and Brian are pictured carrying boxes of shoes to the Everett Haitian Community Center. Fred is pictured with Rev. Myrlande DesRosiers of the Everett Haitian Community Center. ׉ 7cassandra://fShl2s22zdZKQ0maRp2EvR5XEncBxRmjWKdy07H55JA+[`̰a:[֘׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 13 Fatal motorcycle crash on Route 16 in Medford O n August 27 at about 8 a.m., State Police responded due to a crash involving a motorcycle on Route 16 in Medford that resulted in the death of the operator. A preAG HEALEY | FROM PAGE 10 have known many borrowers would be unable to repay. The AG’s lawsuit noted that while the company profited from these loans, borrowers experienced credit harm, and, in some instances, lost their vehicles or down payments. The complaint also alleged that some CAC borrowers were subject to hidden finance charges, which resulted in violations of the state’s 21 percent usury cap and that CAC engaged in unlawful collection practices. The AG’s lawsuit also contained allegations that CAC failed to inform investors that it topped off securitization loan pools with higher-risk loans. The AG’s action against CAC is part of her Office’s ongoing industry-wide review of securitization practices in the subprime auto loan market. Healey has been a national liminary investigation indicated that Joel Jimenez-Aparicio, 23, of Chelsea, was driving a 2007 Yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle westbound on Route 16. He was traveling in the breakleader in holding subprime auto lenders accountable. In 2019, she reached a $5.5 million settlement with Exeter Finance for its alleged role in financing unfair subprime auto loans. Her office previously secured a similar settlement with Santander requiring the company to pay $22 million and provide more than $7 million in debt relief to Massachusetts borrowers. The AG’s Office also obtained $12.9 million under settlements with Westlake Financial Services, American Credit Acceptance, and Santander over allegations that the companies charged usurious interest rates on auto loans. Borrowers eligible for relief under today’s settlement will be contacted by the AG’s Office. Borrowers with questions about settlement eligibility should contact Healey’s Insurance and Financial Services Division at 617-963-2240. down lane and passing traffic in the travel lanes. At the same time, a tractor-trailer was making a legal right turn from the right lane into the parking lot of Meadow Glen Mall. Jimenez-Aparicio, who was traveling in the breakdown lane, was unable to stop and struck the cab of the tractor-trailer on the passenger side. Jimenez-Aparicio was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No further information was available at press time as the incident was still under investigation. ׉ 7cassandra://raRRoxx_86cgo8Sm41Ecm0Uv7pE58D8ZZ8IquTQL4Pk'|`̰a:[֙a:[֘ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://kNvhDXu7PeuQvPF2EzOyO7CMsp76VLmSDneTXHdORU8)2`)׉ 7cassandra://HWuU76SrnBFNhPE8FZkQdcM7iNlWt6M36J07FHbZulQ͛`J׉ 7cassandra://-zLVn_cKOvgjudPKMLXP1sZS6o7KsuWRfVvOGuuwD98,`̰׉ 7cassandra://Vi1bsWL-cXAu0ql8SQtz6C_pDlgtO5Uf3yX-XazyIeQh{b͠a:[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://_x5F5wvkKw_XqZDlOkcsBZZqgWJlme7yu1_qodP6Lvgp`)׉ 7cassandra://XUOHFU4o9Wd-FteEITRzvzpXX2a9-qMqSLlQR8ebPsIͣ<`J׉ 7cassandra://zMf6ytq2VRzJxwUS-cDc9M8X986EJBDFWsT-HcamYuU.B`̰׉ 7cassandra://pUMKAE4-xyqjxiI25zyXrUoQZmR_lkZDTODr8ytreQomW ͠a:[ԑנa:[ց Y= 9ׁHhttp://call.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 ridden unanimously. The vetoes had no support Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the number of times in the 2021 session each senator sided with Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and voted to sustain the governor’s 15 vetoes of items, mostly in the fiscal 2022 state budget. A vote to sustain means the senator supports Baker’s veto. A vote to override means the senator voted to fund the item despite the governor’s veto. The current makeup of the Senate is 37 Democrats and three Republicans. A two-thirds vote is required to override a gubernatorial veto in a full 40-member Senate when there are no vacancies. The governor needed the support of 14 senators to sustain a veto if all 40 senators voted—and fewer votes if some members were absent or there were vacancies. Baker fell far short of that goal as six votes was the most support he received on any veto. The Senate easily overrode all 15 vetoes, including three that were overfrom 30 of the 37 Democrats who never once voted to sustain Baker’s veto. Only seven Democratic senators voted to sustain any of the governor’s vetoes. The Democrat who voted the most times with Baker to sustain his veto is Sen. Walter Timilty (D-Milton) who voted with Baker twice. Sens. Sonia Chang-Díaz (D-Boston), Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen), Jason Lewis (D-Winchester), Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton) and Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) each voted with Baker once. None of the three Republicans voted with Baker 100 percent of the time. The Republican senator who voted the greatest number of times with Baker was Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) who voted with Baker eleven times (73.3 percent of the time). Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) voted with Baker only once (6.6 percent), the least number of times among Republicans. Even Republican Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) only supported Baker nine times (60 percent). NUMBER OF TIMES SENATORS SUPPORTED GOV. BAKER’S VETOES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 Here is how your senator fared in his or her support of Baker on the vetoes. The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported Baker. The number in parentheses represents the actual number of times the senator supported Baker. Sen. Sal DiDomenico 0 percent (0) HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of August 30-September 3, the House and Senate each met for a total of 25 minutes. Mon. Aug. 30 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:04 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Tues. Aug. 31 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 1 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 2 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:26 a.m. Fri. Sept. 3 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com ׉ 7cassandra://-zLVn_cKOvgjudPKMLXP1sZS6o7KsuWRfVvOGuuwD98,`̰a:[֚׉EQTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 15 ~ Greater Boston League Notebook ~ EHS Football opens season tonight on road vs. #3 Xaverian; RHS Patriots Football opens regular season at home tonight hosting Peabody; MHS Football builds up numbers, eyes season/home opener on Sept. 16 vs. Whittier By Steve Freker I t’s a tall order and a top-shelf test, but second-year head coach Rob DiLoreto would not have it any other way. The long-awaited 2021 season opener for the Everett High School football team is tonight on the road at #3-ranked Xaverian High School in Westwood. It’s a 7:00 p.m. kickoff for the Crimson Tide. Tonight’s game will be the marquee game of the weekend as Everett is also highly ranked, at #4 in the Globe Top 20 Poll. Xaverian won the Catholic Conference title in undefeated fashion in the shortened Fall 2 season this past spring and returns many of the players from that team. Four of Xaverian’s top players – Joe Kelcourse and Michael Oates, both running backs, and split end Carlo Crocetti as well as safety Anthony Busa – were included on the Herald’s “players to watch list.” Everett is led by seniors Ishmael Zamor (split end) and Jaylen Murphy (offensive line) along with senior lineman Jaylen Biggi and running back J.C. Clerveaux. Interestingly, this will be Everett’s lone 7 p.m. kickoff of the regular season. It appears that the Greater Boston League (GBL) has moved its Friday night starting times back to 6 p.m. for all league games. **** Everett’s football schedule a lot different than in past, due to enlarged GBL For the first time in many years, Everett’s schedule, aside from tonight’s season opener, looks a lot different. Gone are the multiple marquee matchups with some of the top schools around the region. There’s a very good reason for that: There’s just no room! Due to the increase in size in the GBL, which now features eight teams, the space for non-league games has shrunk considerably. Starting next week with a home game versus GBLer Somerville on Friday, Sept. 17 at 6:00 p.m., it will be all-GBL games for Everett until Thanksgiving, when it begins a brand-new holiday rivalry, hosting Catholic Conference team St. John’s Shrewsbury at 10:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. **** Revere opens tonight at home versus nonleaguer Peabody Head Coach Lou Cicatelli and the Revere High Patriots open the 2021 season tonight versus a longtime rival – which is now situated in a different league. The Patriots will take on Northeastern Conference member Peabody tonight at Harry Della Russo Stadium with a 7:00 p.m. kickoff. This will be the first game of the first official “full” GBL schedule for Revere, which joined the GBL officially in 2020. Revere Football’s four captains EHS Crimson Tide Offensive linemen, kneeling from left to right: Syeed Gibbs, Sebastian Bryan and Moses Seide; standing from left to right: Fabieri Fabert, Darryl Monvil, Ismael Zamor, “Cam” Mohamed, Matheus Merino and Brian Gibbs. are Augusto Goncalves, Elmahdi Elkeaouakibi and Wilmer Rodriguez, who are all seniors, and Max Doucette, a junior. Revere is coming off a torrid stretch where the Patriots have won 10 of their last 13 games over the 2019 full season and the Fall 2 season, which was played this past spring. **** Coach Exilhomme welcomes growing numbers as MHS football eyes Sept. 16 season opener First-year Malden High School head football coach Witche Exilhomme knew he would have to spend time “marketing” his Golden Tornado program within the walls of the school, and so far it is paying dividends. Coach Exilhomme said he is pleased with the growing numbers of MHS football players who have signed on since the start of preseason camp. “We need numbers to provide depth, and we need depth to create competition among ourselves for the top positions,” Coach Exilhomme said. “When you have a lot of competition, it makes for a more productive practice, and that is how we improve as a team.” Malden has a scheduled “bye” along with a number of other Eastern Mass. schools. The Tornado boys are eyeing a season opener set for next Thursday, Sept. 16 at Macdonald Stadium in Malden. The Golden Tornado squad will host Whittier Tech at 6:00 p.m. that night. “We have been working hard and doing a lot of teaching as coaches,” Coach Exilhomme said. “We will be ready for our opponent on Opening Night.” Talking to loved ones about life insurance September is Life Insurance Awareness Month T he COVID-19 pandemic changed consumer perceptions about life insurance. And with September being Life Insurance Awareness Month, it serves as a time to help consumers understand the importance of life insurance and how it can help protect a family’s financial future. According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association, seven in 10 Americans agree that the pandemic has been a wakeup call to reevaluate their long-term financial goals, which may include life insurance. “The pandemic jolted consumers awake to the crucial importance of life insurance,” said AIG Life & Retirement’s President of US Life Insurance, Timothy Heslin. “By including life insurance as part of a holistic financial plan, individuals and families can begin to prepare for the unexpected, today and in the future.” How do you start the conversation? Having a conversation about life insurance with a loved one can seem unsettling or morbid, but it does not need to be. AIG Life & Retirement offers tips to help get the conversation started: • Find the right opportunity: Major life events, such as marriage, having a child or buying a home, present an appropriate opportunity to start a conversation. • Set aside dedicated time: The topic of life insurance isn’t something to bring up lightly, like in the car on the way to the grocery store. Set aside dedicated time when both you and your loved one are at home and relaxed. • Do your homework: Do some online research or speak with a licensed life insurance representative who can provide information on the different types of life insurance. • Approach it as a financial plan: Rather than making it about death, frame the conversation around protecting the family financially if one of your paychecks was to suddenly stop. If you already have life insurance, Heslin says, “Life Insurance Awareness Month is a reminder to reevaluate your policy, because changing circumstances may lead to different insurance needs.” EHS Crimson Tide Defensive Linemen, kneeling from left to right: Jareid Celestin, Karily Petion, Brian Gibbs, Richard Diaz and Johey Jacques; standing from left to right: Richard Malloy, JJ Costa, Darrion Green and Jayden Clerveaux. ׉ 7cassandra://zMf6ytq2VRzJxwUS-cDc9M8X986EJBDFWsT-HcamYuU.B`̰a:[֛a:[֚ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://ernLsnnik1IdmBR7tky19RBebBb58CFT-NEH7FOsFNco`)׉ 7cassandra://vB0PyZIooqACwCsqmkSFKyWH3wcH9vVXIrvst_3YV6oͤ`J׉ 7cassandra://57cvzjR4INWt3W8CSM8jiVQVnlq_OAiPUObM8X21Mxg4#`̰׉ 7cassandra://Jqd0ivS7WaKWMQJ4U00_K6MZRolQZ98W8K-dMtTEMo4ľ͠a:[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://_vP1Y89K49O4xWP3sOmDn496v7fUK2g0vxU4ZnREZQE`)׉ 7cassandra://F18nTSO6O1CAM826rkkwnsn1Lyl2bmEC4IZv1buJ-tk͝`J׉ 7cassandra://EZtVwvB_XnIvZXzTkgkXFEgBHzI1uiLqqjTyETJfwUw2 `̰׉ 7cassandra://Iq2ffkFBOFF8B_ruEGFPBG3BiAArgmayM3daqwjYgu4̈͠a:[׉EPage 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Everett Little League awards trophies; Home Run Derby winners announced The Everett Little League awarded this season’s trophies following a Home Run Derby last SunBy Tara Vocino day at Sacramone Park. Collin Belloise, 12, won the batting champion for his age category in last Sunday’s Home Run Derby. At left are Coach Michael Belloise and Coach James Schaefer. Young won batting champion in the 10-year-old Home Run Derby category. At right is Coach Joseph Young. Pictured with Coach Joseph Young is Xavier Winters, who won the eight-year-old age category in last Sunday’s Home Run Derby, scoring 18 points. Scoring approximately 30 points, Aidan Kane won the nine-year-old category. Wearing a Home Run Derby T-shirt is 11-year-old winner Anthony Capalino – with coaches Michael Belloise and James Schaefer. Second baseman Christian Bruno scored 28 points in the minor leagues Home Run Derby. Red Sox major league players include Max Fernandes, Izaiah Arce, Jason Tavares, Salvatore Vittoria, Aarsh Saggar, Jaren Sanchez, Nico Santonastaso, Kyle Tiberii, Santino Vega and Jason Harr – led by Head Coach Oscar Vega. Padres major league players include Yanzel Fuentes, Armani Negron, Brandon Culleton, Mateus Callahan Bueno, Tyler Freni, Jamie O’Neil, Troy Coke, Jose Callahan Bueno, Derek Soper, Anthony Capalino and Bryan Lewis – led by Head Coach Marc Freni. White Sox major league champions: In back, pictured from left to right: Omarian Ayala, Nicholas Young, Isabella Krokos, George Papalambros and Alexander Sullivan; bottom row, pictured from left to right: Jhostin Coreas, Anderson Garranzan, Michael Guida and Ryan Tiberii. Astros’ minor league players include Cristian Miranda, Levi Jones-Clemons, Timothy Perez, Maximus Hardy, Michael Landaverde, Luke Wood, Shivam Thapar, Wesley Kugel, Brian Chacon, Xavier Winters, Carlos Gutierrez, Jayden Groux, Evan Countie, Matthew Murphy, Daniel Harr, Keegan England, Colin Walsh, Adam Harr, Aidan Kane and Avianna Lecesse. ׉ 7cassandra://57cvzjR4INWt3W8CSM8jiVQVnlq_OAiPUObM8X21Mxg4#`̰a:[֜׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 17 Board of Directors members, pictured from left to right: Equipment Manager Joseph Young, Secretary Jacqui Bullens, Concessionaire Lisa Harr, Lifetime Member George Castiello, Minor Leagues Director James Schaefer, T-Ball Director Marc Harr, Safety Officer Michael Guida, Player Agent Michael Belloise and Treasurer Marc Freni. Lifetime member George Castiello and Everett Little League President Oscar Vega In back are Coaches Mark Striker, Michael O’Donnell and James Striker. Braves players Marco Kotsiopoulos and Lucca O’Donnell. Athletics minor leagues co-champions: Top row, pictured from left to right: Asst. Coaches Brian Savi, Mike Bruno and James Striker; middle row, pictured from left to right: Lucas Mason, Colin Rogers, Nikholaz Torres, Jovens Jean and James Striker; kneeling, pictured from left to right: Christian Bruno, Nick Savi and Sebastian Lopez-Brito. Not pictured: Head Coach Brian Lombardo. Catcher Tyler Schaefer scored 10 points in the major leagues Home Run Derby. Rays major leagues players include Nico LoConte, Chase Clough, John Van Campen, Nolan Lyons, Joe Ewing, Collin Belloise, Kevin Chacon, Cory Simmons Jr., Tyler Schaefer, Anthony “AJ” Palazzo and Jack LaRovere Abrams. Blue Jays minor league co-champions: In back: Assistant Coach Christian Foley; top row, pictured from left to right: Thai Spencer, Caden Foley, Jaelen Sutson, Natalia Negron and Allie Grant; bottom row, pictured from left to right: Dimitri and Niko Kotsiopoulos. Not pictured: Head Coach John Marchese. Everett resident Domenic Catino served pizza from Nana’s Pizzeria that was donated by State Senator Sal DiDomenico. Trophies were on display. Players in all age categories received a trophy for this season. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ׉ 7cassandra://EZtVwvB_XnIvZXzTkgkXFEgBHzI1uiLqqjTyETJfwUw2 `̰a:[֝a:[֜ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://ZKsi5Q6dQXsrqQslUED2KqpLSDPzF41l_j7pp6uTdl0 `)׉ 7cassandra://Df9sekhLHreNq5aUyAZvsG7k4aJRg6e_NCnyLxL0zQUͧ`J׉ 7cassandra://x7DFsapUH7b3wSbO0U0Jf9lGwG6RnL7lHQcrdTxQNCI4A`̰׉ 7cassandra://ZdSUv0U9zLyhqdzn1X_lRzOXNMCPTW1q-iSoGAZ45pA̸͠a:[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://rPvqMQeBhZkyqjGxatZe2Mn-vdzFYrDKw3MsnMuZMuE`)׉ 7cassandra://vNH9NLWoCEBRGVRdyLAu_w_CLZ5WjK5vJ3i-5A3Em-4ͪ`J׉ 7cassandra://bFFFsZRai5wUtiRjbiYVckkz05e-SoH3HegbZGPACJs4x`̰׉ 7cassandra://kbgtvro-Cbl6eV8tfmclancjAy1ipnkNWUHHSJehMZM_<͠a:[׉EPage 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 City hosts End of Summer Extravaganza Shown, from left to right, are Elijah, 2; his father, Adrian; Ariel from “The Little Mermaid”; his mother, Amy; and his sister, Annabella Rivera, 9, at Friday’s End Of Summer Extravaganza at Glendale Park. Regional Champions Ava Canzano and Lianna Zermani with On Pointe Dance Academy teacher Shannon Howe (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Eleanor Gayhart of the Eliot Family Resource Center is pictured during the city’s End of Summer Extravaganza on September 3 at Glendale Park. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) State Senator Sal DiDomenico and his wife, Tricia Shown from left to right are Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone, Councillor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola and City Council Legislative Aide Michael Mangan. Maryann Mayo and Matthew Lattanzi distributed items from Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s tent. A musical performance by Run for Cover Everett Chief Financial Officer Eric Demas and his wife, Jana. A musical performance by Studio Two Artist Elaina Jacobs paints a unicorn on the forehead of Keyanna Moore, 9. The Extravaganza ended with a magnificent fireworks display. Zoe Arena, 3, laughs, as she spins a dish plate on a stick. Shown, from left to right, are John Sullivan, Peter Sikora, Police Capt. Dimitri O’Malley, Sgt. Dennis O’Donnell, Michael Karpenko, Mark Mayo, Louis Stafferri, Paul Guerrero, Ed Alberti and Michael Mastrocola. Uncle Sam stands tall at nine feet. ׉ 7cassandra://x7DFsapUH7b3wSbO0U0Jf9lGwG6RnL7lHQcrdTxQNCI4A`̰a:[֞׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 19 TeamCapone Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation and Makes Donations! I n addition to door knocking, sign holding and phone banking over the past week, TeamCapone hosted a number of activities to show appreciation to all its volunteers. There was an ice cream truck event, a card making activity, and a floral arrangement activity. Accompanying every activity was lots of good food! Fred stated, “Michele and I are overwhelmed by the dedication of our volunteers and supporters. We are all working together for a very serious, common purpose and having fun in the process. Some of the creations from our activities, such as the floral arrangements, are being donated. It’s just another way TeamCapone is giving back to the community.” ׉ 7cassandra://bFFFsZRai5wUtiRjbiYVckkz05e-SoH3HegbZGPACJs4x`̰a:[֟a:[֞ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://B-s11g86RhX-FU-4oLV-VbEDNGhCTpQMAimxz5MUBGcA`)׉ 7cassandra://4KP6UWhAmQLmPN21Kh3RjLWbqUTSKCb8Ov6XJnqduPY͆v`J׉ 7cassandra://NSag5F6oXhflJwnLwStG35TLGLgeuwxuaE3_c-WY_Gc'`̰׉ 7cassandra://ELIrVprvAxP7S7M8ioG56gWX-Kz-RjoHViljFBYjK1sl7͠a:[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://ILawJpbw59xfg0zfoXLMQXNCMNvvluv1nBr-zapHJ24n`)׉ 7cassandra://8BlBuCtyFoURlnfZhppYMejIXerurOtxJfLADwNkC9I}d`J׉ 7cassandra://3o8FNXFyfHhcfNq5yjVJwoSoWyPofWdaY5Qq37gZXB8#%`̰׉ 7cassandra://H0Z8n89gHynkk_eAm0QAhw_hMezb_8n-wYzWMjHHtBQ&͠a:[נa:[X/W9ׁHhttp://gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Say enr Sa Dear Savvy Senior, Does Social Security off er any special help to benefi ciaries who struggle managing their benefi ts? My aunt, who has no children, has dementia and strugy Senior Senio BY JIM MILLER Little Know Social Security Program Helps Seniors Manage Their Money gles keeping up with her bills and other fi nancial duties. Inquiring Niece Dear Inquiring, Yes, Social Security actually has a little-known program known as the “representative payee program” that helps benefi ciaries who need help managing their Social Security benefi t payments. Here’s what you should know. Representative Payee Program Authorized by congress back in 1939, the Social Security representative payee program provides money management help to benefi ciaries who are incapable of managing their Social Security income. Benefi ciaries in need of this help are often seniors suff ering from dementia, or minor children who are collecting Social Security survivors’ benefi ts. Currently more than 5 million Social Security beneficiaries have representative payees. Representative payees also handle benefi ts for nearly 3 million recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a Social SAVVY SENIOR | SEE PAGE 21 nior ior ׉ 7cassandra://NSag5F6oXhflJwnLwStG35TLGLgeuwxuaE3_c-WY_Gc'`̰a:[֠׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 21 OBITUARIES Louis "Leo" Higgins DMD,FACD Age 95, of Reading, formerly of Everett, passed away September 6; surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary (Marino) Higgins whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Devoted and loving Dad to Dr. Thomas L. Higgins and his wife Suzanne of Longmeadow, Mary L. Higgins of Beverly, Kathy Keen and her husband Ray of Reading, and the late Mark MEMORIAL | FROM PAGE 4 help of many people, and this year’s fundraiser is coming soon. Help may be given in many ways. This year’s event will be held on October 2, 2021, with golf at the Hillview Country Club in N. Reading, followed by a get-together at the Moose Lodge (also in N. Reading). Those wishing to help us continue may do so in many ways: golf & dinner, or attend the dinner, take part in the raffle by donating a gift, buying tickets, etc., or simply by making a donation and sponsoring a hole. Feel free to contact any of the family members or email questions to lfpmemeorial14@ SAVVY SENIOR | FROM PAGE 20 Security administered benefit program for low-income people who are over 65, blind or disabled. Who Are Payees? A representative payee is typically a relative or close friend of the beneficiary needing assistance, but Social Security can also name an organization or institution for the role – like a nursing homes or social-service agency. Some of duties of a representative payee include: Using the beneficiary’s Social Security or SSI payments to meet their essential needs, such as food, shelter, household bills and medical care. The money can also be used SAVVY SENIOR | SEE PAGE 24 D. Higgins of New Hampshire. He is survived by his 5 grandchildren Kathleen and Shannon Donohue of Boulder Co, Matthew Higgins of San Diego Ca, William and Sophie Higgins of VT, Andrew Keen of Decatur Ga, and Mark D Higgins of Barrington NH, and 2 great-grandchildren, Evangeline and Jack Donohue of Co. Lou was also a dear brother to his sister Dorothy DiPesa of Revere, and brother in law to Constance Brosseau of Everett, and A. Jean Marino of Melrose. Born September 9, 1925, he was one of eight children of Matthew and Katherine ( Kennedy) Higgins. He grew up in Chelsea and graduated from Chelsea High School , served in WWII and was honorably discharged from the United States Navy , signalman, third class. He attended Northeastern University in the pre-dental program, and graduated from Tufts Dental School in 1954. He opened his dental office in Everett where he practiced for 37 years and worked gmail.com. Thank you to all who have helped in the past, and in the future. as the Public Health Dentist in Everett City Hall giving back to the community he loved. He founded and was president of the Everett Dental Study Club, and Active in Kiwanis for many years. Contributions in Louis' memory to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 would be sincerely appreciated. ׉ 7cassandra://3o8FNXFyfHhcfNq5yjVJwoSoWyPofWdaY5Qq37gZXB8#%`̰a:[֡a:[֠ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://BZrNJRcp8FXfwfc5OUMI_CJASuHICFgYPV4kKBRSGjIIC`)׉ 7cassandra://b2hCcXza4LYb30gOgKgeUhtnwIvM6ku2y0KFCVGZrYQm`J׉ 7cassandra://Dr8qkwVzPRxNifznNSY6AiAIcsaEkpmKC-Tyv8MabMM%`̰׉ 7cassandra://AgWnjpyrrEDVwO5mkS4PmkQ59fE9ex2sbejTm6mqcAIͬ͠a:[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://0dKwXJVdOWQRHuJOahIUhysmK9xfGnvho3E7y53fipMD`)׉ 7cassandra://LSEDwGYchxJwcu_5xje8T8yqU0Otep7KHslzMc4yRd8{`J׉ 7cassandra://P-xUAPEgb7UmqmMbuLAsMFiUSTe5-7cVyR6QzcLGeyA,C`̰׉ 7cassandra://ZyfGxg5_c5BEUpMf5GA1a36PW--LKtS_YNZeTPKodTIۃj͠a:[׉E