Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 28, 2023 ~ Everett Public libraries Calendar of Events ~ July 31–August 5, 2023 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, August 1, at 7 p.m. Come chitchat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Parlin Book Group: Parlin Meeting Room and Zoom, Monday, July 31, at 6:00 p.m. Let’s discuss Jojo Moyes’ novel “The Giver of Stars.” Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve, hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic. When a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt’s new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically. 18+. For the Zoom link, call Kathleen at 617-394-2300 or send an email to slipp@noblenet.org – or join the discussion in person! Chess Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Wednesday, August 2, from 3-5 p.m. Play, learn and practice chess at club meetings every other Wednesday. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 617-394-2300 with any questions. No registration required. Board Game Afternoons: Parlin Fireplace Room, Thursday, August 3, at 3 p.m. Join an afternoon of board game fun at the library! Play your favorite classic games with friends, family and fellow board game enthusiasts. No need to bring your own games – there are plenty to choose from. Join to learn new games and enjoy friendly competition. Origami Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Saturday, August 5, at 12 p.m. Learn how to fold animals of all kinds! Open to all ages and abilities. Paper and instruction will be provided. Parlin Children’s Crafts for Kids: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, August 1, at 2 p.m. We will be making a variety of crafts! All kids ages three and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required – sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. Mixed Media Crafts: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday and Thursday, August 1 & 3, at 4 p.m. Enjoy learning and develop your imagination! Join us for mixed media crafts every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 p.m. throughout the month of August. This program is funded by the Everett Cultural Council. Recommended for ages 4-12; registration is required, and spots are limited, so sign up today at everettpubliclibraries.libcal.com Storytime and Singalong with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, August 2, at 11 a.m. Join for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, August 2, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Fr iday Fami ly Movie Night! Parlin Meeting Room, Friday, August 4, at 3 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Ponyo” with your friends and family. Shute Adult and Teens Resume Writing: Shute Adult Department. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at both the Parlin and Shute Libraries. By appointment only; please call 617394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-394-2308 for the Shute Library to register for an appointment. Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only; please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617394-2308 for the Shute Library to register. Charles B. Hanifan Jr., 76 O f Ev - e r e tt , Massachusetts formerly of Malden passed away on July 22, 2023 after a long courageous battle with leukemia. Charles was born in Malden, MA on May 8, 1947, to Charles and Mary Hanifan. He graduated from Malden High School in 1965 and the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1970. Charles worked for and retired from the Malden Housing BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 ett). “Providing free breakfast and lunch in schools will empower all our students to study, focus and live up to their full potential. It is past time, in the year 2023, that we finally pass my commonsense bill into law and ensure no child will ever go hungry in a Massachusetts school again.” MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SCHOOLS (H 494) – Would require each public school district to appoint one or more full time school psychologists and one or more full time school social workers to provide mental health services to all students in grades K-12. “Coming out of the pandemic, it is clear that our students need greater mental health resources,” said sponsor Rep. Brian Hamilton (D-Methuen). “Ensuring all students, regardless of their zip code or background, can access a mental health professional through school is critical to the health and well-being of our youth,” “By prioritizing access to care now, we can help foster positive socio-emotional skills and psychological development before students enter the workforce and adulthood.” REQUIRE FOOD ALLERGY PLAN IN SCHOOLS (S 250) – Would require every school district that enrolls a student with a life-threatening food allergy to develop and implement a Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan. The plan would include food allergy safety and training, including epinephrine administration protocols; identifying students with known food allergies; and developing strategies for reducing exposure to allergens and treating allergic reactions.. Current law does not require, but rather recommends, that schools establish these programs. “With diagnoses on the rise, it is increasingly important to ensure that schools are ready to provide safe learning environments for children with food allergies,” said sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “This bill would help ensure that Massachusetts kids are safe from allergens at school, both in the classroom and in the OBITUARIES Authority. He was a passionate Red Sox Fan who watched the games with intensity and a renewed hope of a World Series Championship win each season. Charles loved spending his summers in Rockport with friends and family. He was an avid reader, skier, and golfer, who took trips out west and down south enjoying these activities. Charles loved and lived life to the fullest and was truly one of a kind. His smile, laughter, and unique way of looking at life brought joy to all that knew him. Charles is predeceased by his parents Charles Sr. and Mary (Fitzgerald). He is survived by his daughter Alise Budny and her husband Ryan, and granddaughters Ava and Casey Wells cafeteria.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “We’ve been deeply moved by the devastating impacts we’ve seen and heartbreaking stories we’ve heard. We’re grateful to our philanthropic and private partners for quickly answering the call to action and creating this fund to deliver relief directly to farmers. This is about Team Massachusetts – where we come together to support farmers and their livelihoods, build resilience for our farms and food supply, strengthen our economy and create a stronger future for our children and families.” ---Gov. Maura Healey unveiling the Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund, a partnership between philanthropic organizations and private foundations intended to support farms impacted by recent flooding. “Taxpayer advocates have a true champion in [New Hampshire] Gov. Chris Sununu. He showed other aspiring elected officials what it looks like to be a successful fiscal conservative in New England. Gov. Sununu laid out the blueprint for how a Republican can get elected in New England while both staying true to their fiscally conservative principles and bringing success to likeminded, down ballot lawmakers.” ---Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance on Sununu’s announcement that he will not seek re-election. “This [proposed] law is a winwin for Massachusetts, saving residents and businesses money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the risk of toxic mercury exposure and contamination.” ---Rep. Josh Cutler (D-Duxbury) on his bill to phase out fluorescent light bulbs transitioning to efficient LED bulbs. “College should not be an economic burden on students and families, and yet for too long it has been exactly that. President Biden and Vice President Harris have persisted in their pursuit of bringing debt relief to Americans in spite of the best attempts by MAGA Republicans to block them. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Adminall of Worcester, MA. His longtime companion Linda Spadafora and her daughters Lori and Allison of Melrose, MA. His siblings, Gail LaBass of Newport Beach, CA, William and his wife Florence of Reading, MA, Peter and his wife Anne of Medford, MA, Barbara and Betsey Hanifan of Beverly, MA, as well as many nieces and nephews. Per his request, the burial will be private. A celebration of life is being planned to honor Charles. Donations in his memory may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, (gift designation: Pallative Care Program) https://www.bidmc. org/giving. OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 19 istration, thousands of borrowers here in Massachusetts are now eligible for loan forgiveness.” --- Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan on the Biden-Harris administration’s announcement that 12,530 borrowers in Massachusetts are eligible for a total of $592 million in automatic student loan relief. 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 July 17-21, the House met for a total of 25 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 13 minutes. Mon.July 17 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Tues. July 18 No House session No Senate session Wed.July 19 No House session NO Senate session Thurs. July 20 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Fri.July 21 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
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