THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 7 Final round of VaxMillions Giveaway winners announced T he Baker-Polito Administration, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and the Massachusetts State Lottery recently announced the final winners for the last of five drawings for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway. From the time that the program was announced on June 15 through the final day of registration, more than 318,000 residents received a first dose of the vaccine and more than 440,000 residents became fully vaccinated. As part of the giveaway, fully vaccinated residents ages 18 and older were eligible to enter to win one of five, $1 million cash prizes. Residents between 12-17 years of age who are fully vaccinated were eligible for the chance to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants. The final winner of the $1 million prize is Cynthia Thirath of Leominster. Thirath chose to get vaccinated to protect those who are around her every day and to encourage others to get vaccinated. Thirath plans to use her winnings to invest in her future. The final winner of the $300,000 college scholarship is Gretchen Selva of Conway. Selva is entering this fall as a sophomore at Four River Charter Public School in Greenfield. Her passion is music and she has been playing the guitar for just over three years. She plans SEPTEMBER | FROM PAGE 6 the woods during hunting seasons should wear a blaze orange hat or vest as a precaution. Safety tips for nonhunters • Be safe, be seen. A brightly colored orange vest or hat will help you stay visible. Avoid wearing any earth-toned or animal-colored clothing. The use of blaze orange has dramatically reduced the number of hunting-related accidents in the field. Watch a short video on the Effectiveness of Blaze Orange. Remember, hunters are often active during the early morning and late afternoon when animals are most active. Be especially aware of your own visibility during these times when light is dim. • Keep pets leashed and visible. Place a blaze orange vest or bandana on your pet to keep it visible. • Know when and where hunting is allowed. Get inforto attend a college focusing on music writing and production and has already started researching potential schools in the New England area. Selva received the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as she was eligible to protect herself, her family and to do her part in stopping the spread. “Massachusetts leads the nation in vaccination rates thanks to our residents stepping up and getting vaccinated,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Over 440,000 residents became fully vaccinated during the time that the VaxMillions program was running, and we are grateful to our partners at the Treasury and the Massachusetts State Lottery in helping to launch this program.” “Getting vaccinated remains the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID and we are proud that over 5 million residents of Massachusetts have at least one dose,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Our Administration’s goal remains getting every person who wants a vaccine a shot.” “The VaxMillions Giveaway was about more than winning a lottery. It was about motivating people to get the vaccine to protect your friends, neighbors, and loved ones,” said Goldberg, who chairs the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. “This did in fact enmation about hunting regulations and season dates from our website. Hunting on Sunday is not permitted in Mascourage thousands who were not yet vaccinated, and at the end of the day that is a win/win for everyone.” “The Mass Lottery is proud to have played a role in this important public health initiative and we congratulate everyone who participated for doing their part to fight this pandemic,” said Michael Sweeney, executive director of the Massachusetts State Lottery. “We thank the dedicated team members from multiple state offices and agencies for their collective contributions to the responsible execution of this program.” More than 2.5 million people signed up for the VaxMillions Giveaway, including 2.35 million residents 18 and older, and 167,000 residents ages 12-17. Massachusetts remains a national leader in vaccinations with over 4.4 million residents fully vaccinated and more than 5 million residents with at least one dose (including Johnson & Johnson). Vaccination Locations There are more than 900 vaccination locations across the Commonwealth, with appointments and walk-ins widely available. Residents seeking a vaccine can visit mass.gov/ COVIDVaccine to find a vaccine location that is convenient for them. sachusetts. Wildlife Management Areas, Wildlife ConservaSEPTEMBER | SEE PAGE 16 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657
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