The Everett Independent • Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Page 2 Mayor DeMaria thanks the Everett Foundation for Aged Persons Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Carolyn Lightburn, Director of Human Services, recently expressed the City’s appreciation to the Everett Foundation for Aged Persons, Inc. for their generous donation of $12,500 to the Office of Human Services. “I am so grateful to the Everett Foundation for Aged Persons for their generous donation,” states Mayor DeMaria, “This will help us in providing assistance for Everett residents in need. Many of us don’t realize that many members of our community do not have the resources necessary, so we are glad that we are able to provide services needed throughout the year thanks to the generous support from local community groups, businesses and residents.” The Office of Human Services and the Council on Ag- Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 MAYOR DeMARIA VISITS WITH 10 YEAR VOLUNTEER OF EVERETT LIBRARIES ing provide many activities for Everett’s senior population. With the generous donation from the Foundation for Aged Persons, the City will be able to continue to subsidize much of this programming so that it can remain affordable for all senior residents. Pictured (L to R)- Carolyn Lightburn, Director of Human Services, Nancy Giardino, Marge Dacko, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, George Ahlin (President), Rosemarie Inbrescia, Ann Ahlin MAYOR’S COA HOLDS EXERCISE CLASS FOR OVER 100 SENIORS Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently met with Angoori Rana, a sophomore at Everett School, for an interview to hire her as a page for the newly renovated Shute Library. A page is responsible for putting returned books and other items in their proper places on the shelves and for keeping items in the right order. Rana is ranked among the top in her class at EHS and has volunteered at the Everett Libraries for ten (10) years, since 2006. During her interview, the Mayor thanked Rana for her dedication to the Everett Libraries. Senior // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that the program works on a first come, first served, as needed basis. Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Council on Aging recently welcomed over 100 seniors to the Connolly Center for a aerobic and zumba class. Calvin Braxton, a licensed aerobic and zumba instructor, teaches three classes a week at the Connolly Center. The classes are free of charge through the generosity of the Cambridge Health Alliance, the Mayor’s COA, and the Everett Foundation for the Aged. For more information about this and other classes offered at the Connolly Center for seniors please contact Dale or Mary in the COA Office at 617.394.2323 or Ida at 617.394.2260 For more information please call Dale at 617-3942323 or Ida at 617-394-2260. Love Is In The Air FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH Reports show that American students miss over 51 million hours of school every year because of oral health problems, and students who have experienced recent oral health pain are 4 times more likely to have lower grades and GPAs. Join Independent Newspapers in celebrating National Dental Health month. 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Everett controlled most of the game, which held the lead by a few points. At the end of the thirdrd quarter, Classical pulled within two points, 53-51. However, Everett overpowered Classical in the fourth quarter. Everett took a strong lead and never turned back, finishing with an 11-point lead and clenching the game. Everett won by a score of 72-61. PHOTOS BY JOE PREZIOSO Everett #3 Gary Clark shovels out a no-look pass. Everett’s Ralph Alexis (21) dribbles past a Classical defender. Everett’s Jonathan Casseus (5) floats a layup over a Classical defender. Everett’s Jordan McAfee (22) makes a jab-step on a Classical defender. Everett’s Donnell Skeen (4) pulls the ball out and sets a play. Classical’s Peter Mafo (22) takes a fall when clashing with Everett Ghared Boyce (2) for control of the ball at the end of the 4th quarter. Everett’s Jonathan Casseus makes a break at the top of the key. Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Page 9