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8 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 AUGUST 12, 2021 STAR OF THE WEEK Smooth operator at the Water treatment facility BY ALLYSHA DUNNIGAN Water treatment operator Eric Clark works at the Coolidge Water Treatment Facility to ensure the city's water is safe to drink, moving about four to six million gallons of water per day. Clark used to work in the automotive industry for years but said he was unhappy in that profession. He then practiced photography for a few years before he met someone working in the water treatment field who encouraged him to pursue this new line of work. To become a water treatment operator, Clark had to go through training and tests to receive a license from the state. 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Clark is now pursuing his third license, which will consist of 12 weeks of training and requires him to pass two tests. Even with this work and commitment — and the unique schedule consisting of an eight-hour shift on Fridays and 16-hour days on Saturdays and Sundays — Clark said transitioning to this line of work was the best move for him, and he is very happy with it. "It was interesting when I got into it because you turn the faucet on and you never really think about how you got the water or what it is that went into making any of this," Clark said. "Once I started LANGUAGE COURSES French 1 Let’s Talk Spanish Spanish 1 MASS CONTINUING ED CSL 12-Hour Update Electrical 15-Hour Update Electrical 6-Hour Update Plumbing 6-Hour Update MEDICAL COURSES Biology Chemistry Electrocardiograph (EKG) Phlebotomy Training HEALTH & FITNESS Cardio Belly Dancing Zumba Gold TRADE PREPARATION 40-Hour Real Estate Pre-License Auto Body Repair Auto Damage Appraisal Auto Mechanics Basic & Advance Basic Home Improvement Fine Wood-Working OSHA Construction Safety & Health Small Engine Repair Welding Basic & Advance Welding Certification Testing Prep To register on-line or for detailed course information visit us at: www.neadulted.com or neadulted@gosignmeup.com Have a story to share? Need a question answered? contactus@essexmedia.group COURTESY PHOTO | ERIC CLARK Eric Clark works at the Coolidge Water Treatment Facility in Peabody. working, I was like 'oh wow, this is where it comes from, and this is how we get it.'" The process to get the water into the taps at people's homes includes testing the water multiple times a day for chlorine levels, PH balance, and turbidity (cloudiness). When testing for these factors, the water needs to be within the state's standards, which Clark said means there have to be low levels of whichever element they're testing, so that the water is clean and drinkable. If the sample is not up to standards, then the chemicals need to be adjusted so the problem can be corrected. The testing, Clark said, takes about eight to 10 minutes, and then the water flows through a tank in which it will stay for about 24 hours while disinfection takes place. On a warm summer day, Clark said, the city consumes about 60 million gallons of water and the plant produces about 3,200 gallons per minute. Clark said it is important to be on top of his work since things can go south fast and decisions will need to be made quickly. "You don't want to be putting out bad water to the city, so it's an important job to be monitoring that," Clark said. "It may look like it could be a relaxing job, but there is a lot to it, and I didn't know that until I got into this. It's cool to see the behind the scenes of something that seems as simple as just turning your faucet on." Progeria Research Foundation road races begin BY ANNE MARIE TOBIN It's road race season for the Peabody-based Progeria Research Foundation (PRF). For the seventh straight year, Team PRF is participating in the ASICS Falmouth Road Race, which will be held on Sunday, Aug. 15. The race has raised over $85,000 to date for PRF, an organization created to raise awareness among families, doctors, researchers and the general public about Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. Progeria is an extremely rare, progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly, starting in their first two years of life, which leads to premature death, oftentimes in the early teens. PRF also funds medical research and runs research-related programs specifically aimed at finding the cause, treatments and cure for this syndrome. The goal for this year's race is to raise $15,000. If you are interested in running with the PRF virtual team or making a donation, contact Mfino@ progeriaresearch.org for details. PGF's 20th Annual International Race for Research will be held Saturday, Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. in Peabody. The family-friendly event features a 5K road race, a 5K virtual race and a two-mile walk. Registration fees are $29 for the 5K races and $24 for the walk. Late registration fees after Aug. 13 are $34 for the 5K races and $29 for the walk. The in-person 5K and two-mile race will begin and end at Leather City Commons, 53 Lowell St. Virtual participants are free to run a course of their choice. Dogs are welcome to participate at no charge, but they must be on leashes. The top finishers will receive awards and there will be refreshments for all participants. Participants receive race T-shirts, which are not guaranteed after Aug. 20. T-shirts will be shipped to the continental U.S. only. The event's lead sponsor is North Shore Bank. Other sponsors include Debbie Mendelson Ponn (starting-line banner), Blueline (one-mile mark), the Beasley and Milbury family and Peggy and Jody Pedro (dog stations), Alyse and David Barbash in memory of Sam Berns (watering hole stations). Sponsorship opportunities are still available, ranging from $100 to $1,000. For more information about sponsorship levels or to become a sponsor, contact Jennifer Brickley at jbrickley@progeriaresearch.org or 978-548-5303. All race proceeds will be donated to PRF, whose research efforts resulted in the approval of the first-ever treatment for Progeria (lonafarnib). The drug, which was approved in November 2020 by the Food and Drug Administration, allows children with the disease to obtain the drug via prescription. Prior to approval, the drug was only available to participants in clinical trials. The drug adds two 1/2 years to life expectancy. Without treatment, the average life expectancy of children suffering from Progeria is only 14.5 years. To register for the Race for Research, make a donation or to obtain more information about PRF or the race, go to www.progeriaresearch.org and click on events.
AUGUST 12, 2021 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 9 Sports Peabody West captures regional opener By Mike Alongi BRISTOL, Conn. — A week off from game action didn’t slow down the Peabody West Little League all-star team one bit, as the Massachusetts state champions — now known as Team Massachusetts — took down Saco/Dayton Little League’s Team Maine by a score of 3-0 in a pool play game at the Little League World Series New England Regional Monday night at A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center. “We came into this tournament just like every other one — by preaching what we do best,” said Peabody West manager Mark Bettencourt. “We just want to come in here and do what’s made us successful, and that’s throw strikes, play good defense and come up with timely hits. We did all of that (Monday).” As has been the case for much of this summer, Peabody West didn’t go crazy at the plate. Only two players registered a total of three hits on the night, but they were all big ones. Jimmy DiCarlo went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI, while Brendan Kobierski went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. And, as has also been the case for much of this summer, starting pitcher Cullen Pasterick got the job done for Peabody West. Pasterick tossed a complete game, allowing no runs on six hits with four strikeouts. In the top of the second, a pair of walks put two runners on base for DiCarlo. He didn’t disappoint, lacing a two-run double into the gap in left-center field to give Peabody West a 2-0 lead. Kobierski rounded things out in the very next inning, smashing a deep, two-out solo home run over the center field fence to give Team Massachusetts a 3-0 lead. On the other side of the field, Pasterick held it down. Maine threatened with two runners on in the second inning and a two-out triple in the third, but Pasterick quieted the rally each time. He then only allowed three hits the rest of the way, relying on the stellar defense behind him to help seal the victory. Peabody West now has two days off before getting back in action Thursday afternoon (1) against Team Connecticut in a winner’s bracket game. “We’re just going to take things game by game,” said Bettencourt. “We know what we have to do out there to be successful, and we’re not going to deviate from that plan.” FILE PHOTOS | SPENSER HASAK Brendan Kobierski went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI for Peabody West in a win over Team Maine in the opening game of the Little League World Series New England Regional Monday night. tent sale Now through Sunday only! EXTENDED HOURS! Thurs. & Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm EVERY ITEM ON SALE WILL BE 6O% • 7O% • 8O% off no exclusions • all items final sale • alterations extra SAVE ON ALL SEASON INVENTORY WORLD FAMOUS BRANDS including Canali • Brioni Giorgio Armani • Tommy Bahama • Oxxford • Faherty Eton • Hickey Freeman • Robert Graham • Peter Millar Johnnie-O • Hugo Boss • Paul & Shark • Famous maker shoes and many other favorite brands! Cullen Pasterick pitched a complete-game shutout for Peabody West against Team Maine in Monday night’s New England Regional game. 85 Andover Street, Route 114, Danvers 978.774.4080 giblees.com
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