People, Places, and Things: 12-8-14

Congressman Tierney thanks supporters at DanversportMore than 400 people crammed into the Danversport Yacht Club Saturday for a brunch at which U.S. Rep. John F. Tierney thanked his longtime supporters, who made sure he knew how much they appreciate all he has done for the 6th District in his 18 years in Washington. Faces in the crowd included: state Democratic Committee chair Sen. Thomas McGee, DA Jonathan Blodgett, Lynn City Councilor and state Rep.-elect Brendan Crighton and wife Andrea, City Councilor Peter Capano, School Committee members Charlie Gallo and Maria Carrasco, attorney Jim Carrigan and wife Anne, Lynn Democratic Committee stalwart Agnes Ricko and husband Al, Democratic campaigner and VP Joe Biden BFF Rick Vitali and wife Kathy, Lynn Democratic activist Jack Suslak, state Sen. Joan Lovely, chief of staff Grace Harrington and father Neil, the Salisbury town manager, American Federation of Teachers political organizer Brian LaPierre and family, LHAND director of management and operations Paul Gaudet, Saugus attorney Peter Rossetti Jr., North Shore Workforce Investment Board executive director Mary Sarris, retired Tierney staffer Rose Mary Sargent, dean of North Shore hockey Bob Melanson of Peabody, and North Shore Adult Day Care director Yoleny Ynoa.Attorney Jim Carrigan’s ?American Dream’ returns tonight on LynnCAM”The American Dream” talk show hosted by Lynn attorney Jim Carrigan returns tonight on LynnCAM. Carrigan’s first guest for the new season is outgoing U.S. Rep. John Tierney. The show, which airs on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m., captures the high regard in which the nine-term congressman is held by his local constituents and Washington colleagues.Other guests scheduled to appear on “The American Dream” are: Gov. Michael Dukakis, North Shore Labor Council President Jeff Crosby, United Way executive Jeff Hayward, St. Mary’s Head of School Grace Cotter Regan, IUE-CWA Local 201 President Peter Capano, LHAND Executive Director Charles J. Gaeta, Lynn Community Health Center Executive Director Lori Abrams Berry, Lynn Economic Opportunity Executive Director Birgitta Damon and Development/Communications Director Kathleen McDonald, E-team job training program Director Tony Dunn and Lynn Bar Association President Mike Merriam.Congratulations to Family Success Center and good luck to TobinCongratulations to Lysa Newhall of LHAND, United Way program coordinator, and other staffers at the new Family Success Center: Brenda Womack, Michelle D’Amico, Olivia Lyons and Daisy Reyes; and good luck to longtime LHAND staffer Lisa Tobin, who has taken her talents to the Inspectional Services department.Lynn school psychologist Dan Dill recoveringGlad to report that Dan Dill, a school psychologist with Lynn Public Schools, is on the road to a full recovery after suffering a mini-stroke and undergoing two surgeries to clear almost complete blockages in his two carotid arteries, which bring needed blood to the brain and face. A routine physical in September led to the diagnosis of the blocked arteries and surgery was scheduled, but the stroke resulted in accelerating the process. The two surgeries were performed 18 days apart – instead of the customary six weeks – and Dill has been home recovering for the last few months. He plans to return to work Jan. 5, which is great news.Twins on way for St. Mary’s athletic directorThe St. Mary’s athletic department is set to expand by two when AD Jeff Newhall and wife Chrissy welcome twins in mid-January. Alex is anxious to meet his baby brother and sister, as are proud grandfathers Tom Newhall and Nick Kostan.English grad returns from six-month China tripLynn English 2009 grad Charlene Fernandez is back after spending six months in China earlier this year teaching middle-school-age students. Fernandez is thinking about returning to Brigham Young University, where she earned an undergraduate degree, to pursue a master’s.Graphic artist recovering from Black Friday spillGl