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The special ceremony – which is set for noon – was planned in direct response to an antisemitic banner displayed on a Route 1 overpass back in September. “JEWS DID 9/11,” declared the banner, prompting a public outcry that led to a “No Place For Hate Rally For Pride & Solidarity” just days later in front of Town Hall. About 100 people – elected officials, police chiefs, leaders of the Jewish community, local rabbis and lay readers – turned out to denounce the antisemitic inDesiray Rodrigues (dressed as Mary), Jethro Alouidor (dressed as Joseph) and baby Jesus are shown last Saturday during “A Christmas to Remember: Living Nativity” at New Hope Assembly of God. Please see inside for more photos and story. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP in this desirable Brookdale condo! 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Rabbi Yossi Lipsker, executive director of Chabad of the North Shore, presided over the September rally. He credited the off ensive banner for mobilizing people of Jewish and others throughout the North Shore in a show of condemnation of the hateful act. “I want to say to the cowards out there, that each and every time it happens, it backfi res,” Rabbi Lipsker told the gathering of more than 100 people on that fall night. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta described the Menorah lighting as a signifi cant community event. “The Lighting of the Menorah event shows our commitment of support to the Jewish community,” Panetta said. ANTISEMITISM | SEE PAGE 2 MARCHETTI CORP. 19 4.20 4.30 4.68 Available in 1 & 5 gal. 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I am also delighted that my friend, Ruth Berg, will be lighting the Menorah this year,” Panetta said. “It’s wonderful how our community comes together to respect and support each other,” she said. “A great honor” Ruth Berg, 90, who has been a Saugus resident for 55 years, called it “a great $3.79 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 honor” that’s been bestowed upon her as a person of Jewish faith to play a key role in Monday’s ceremony. Berg said she first learned about it earlier this month when Cogliano informed her at the town’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festivities that he wanted her to light the Menorah. “It’s one of the greatest things to happen to me,” Berg said in an interview this week. “I’m very flattered and pleased. I’m just overwhelmed and bursting with pride all over that I would be asked to do this great honor. I love the town and I’m so proud to live here and be a part of the community. I’m just shocked that I would be asked to do this,” she said. In her time living in Saugus, Berg said, she can’t recall the Menorah being lit at Town Hall. “It may have happened. But if it did, I’m not aware of it. I never thought about the town being involved in it before,” she said. Cogliano played a major role in helping to organize this coming Monday’s ceremony in addition to the SepRuth Berg, who is shown at a Memorial Day ceremony several years ago, has been selected to light the Menorah during a noon ceremony on Monday (Dec. 19) at Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) tember rally. “I don’t think many people know it, but my Grandmother Anne Cogliano was Jewish. Her maiden name was Brokrenski but Rabbi Yossi Lipsker, who is shown at a September rally in Saugus denouncing antisemitism, blows into a shofar – an ancient musical horn used for Jewish religious purposes. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) when her family migrated here from Russia they shortened it to Browne,” Cogliano said. “I know she’d be proud to see how far we’ve come. It’s just another great day for Saugus and hopefully the start of a new yearly tradition. I’d like to give a lion’s share of the credit to Chief Mike Ricciardelli for helping organize the event with Rabbi Yossi Lipsker,” he said. “I hope to see everyone come out and support us. Donuts and coffee will be provided by Kane’s Donuts.” Candle with Care! mass. Dept. of Fire Services urges public to be careful to prevent candle fires at home, which are most common over this holiday season (Editor’s Note: The state Department of Fire Services issued the following press release, urging the public to practice safety when it comes to using candles in the home. The Saugus Advocate requested information on the number of candle-related fires in Saugus in recent years, including information about property damage.) C andle Safety Day is observed on the second Monday of December, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is reminding residents to follow safety guidelines as we enter the period when most candle fires start. “There have been more than 1,000 candle fires in Massachusetts over the past 10 years,” State Fire Marshal Ostroskey said. “Together, they caused nine deaths, 192 injuries, and over $32 million in damages. More of these fires started in December than in any other month, and especially on the days leading up to Christmas. If candles are part of your celebration or decoration, be sure to use them carefully.” Candles are part of many holiday traditions this time of year, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. State Fire Marshal Ostroskey offered the following safety tips to reduce the risk of fire: · No matter the season, have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside bedrooms, at the top of open stairs, and at the base of cellar stairs. · Keep a one-foot “circle of safety” around candles, free of anything that can burn. · Always extinguish candles when you leave the room or go to sleep, and don’t leave them unattended. · Use a non-combustible saucer or candleholder. · Keep candles out of reach of children and pets, and store matches and lighters up high where kids can’t access them. · Consider switching to battery-operated flameless candles. There were 93 candle fires in Massachusetts last year and 75 took place in residential settings. The most common location was the bedroom, followed by the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. One such fire in Boston began when a candle ignited bedroom curtains and spread, causing half a million dollars in damages and displacing five people from their home. “Candle fires peaked in Massachusetts in 1999, when we recorded 342 of them,” State Fire Marshal Ostroskey said. “The following year, we began observing Candle Safety Day on the second Monday of December to promote awareness of the problem. Since that time, we’ve observed a 73% decrease in candle fires. Let’s continue to practice safe candle use, especially around the holidays.” Candle-related fires in Saugus The Saugus Advocate requested information on the number of candle-related fires CANDLE | SEE PAGE 8 ׉ 7cassandra://Zcaa39IaBvuoT0bq308-LaRAr004ymWTEkJ1xXtIbl8- `̰c,\[S׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 16, 2022 Page 3 Saugus River Watershed Council presents environmental awards at Annual Meeting 10% Off Senior Discount! 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Mary Lester, the council’s Program Coordinator, cited Chiarenza and his involvement with Bike to the Sea, noting “this organization deserves so much for everything they have done for the Northern Strand and all the eff orts put forth with bringing communities together.” During its meeting at Spinelli’s in Lynnfi eld, SRWC also elected 2023 board members and highlighted their 2022 accomplishments. Cindy Luppi, from Clean Water Action, gave the keynote address. She coordinates community-based efforts to reduce pollution and promote a cleaner, more sustainable economy. “I’d like to sincerely thank all of the members of the Saugus River Watershed Council for their continued eff orts to protect our environment,” said Panetta, a Saugus selectman who has served as president of the council for 15 years. “As president of the Saugus River Watershed Council, my mission has always been to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our residents. It is with our combined eff orts THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Dec. 18 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Dec. 19 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. on Channel 8 – From the Vault: The Making of Christmas from 2015. Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. on Channel 8 – Wrestling Legends with Andre the Giant. Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. on Channel 8 – Jesus Center of Good News. Friday, Dec. 23 at 9 p.m. on Channel 8 – Linnea and Friends. Saturday, Dec. 24 all day on Channel 8 – Christmas Movies. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** that we ensure a cleaner and healthier environment to pass on to future generations,” she said. 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Vogler A fter two weekends chock full of holiday events, there is no letup with nine days remaining until Christmas. There is still time for kids to write letters to Santa Claus 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 and have them dropped off at the Saugus Post Office at 437 Lincoln Ave. Karen Perullo-Coburn retired from the U.S. Postal Service in May of 2019 after three decades – most of it in Saugus. But she still hasn’t given up the volunteer job she began two decades ago, answering letters that kids write to Santa Claus. Karen has continued to receive Santa letters because she couldn’t find somebody to take over the project. For severDan 1972 R.Y.O. 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As of this week, Karen said, they have answered and mailed back about 60 letters, and she estimates that they will wind up responding to more than 100 by the time they knock off a couple of days before Christmas. Without somebody at the SANTA’S MAIL ELVES: Between now and Christmas, Karen and John Coburn will again be reading letters to Santa Claus that have been dropped off in the special mailbox near the entrance inside the Saugus Post Office in Cliftondale. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) Chris 2022 * ASHTONS * ARTURO FUENTE * PADRON * PERDOMO * OTHER MAJOR BRANDS PRICED RIGHT! Montecristo White (Good Smoke) Boxes of 27 or 15 - Buy 1st Box at A.B.C. Reduced Price and Get 2nd Box at 50% Off! Limited Time - Act Now! A.B.C. 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(Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Santa can get more personal in his letter. “So, that way, the kids believe that Santa is watching them and they have to be good,” Karen said. The town’s Christmas Eve Parade is still eight days away. But the parade route is already posted on the Saugus Christmas Parade Facebook Page (https://www.facebook. com/saugussantaparade/). The parade is set to start on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) at 6 p.m. from the Central Fire Station on Hamilton Street and will finish on Central Street in Saugus Center at 9 p.m. Santa Claus will receive an escort from the police and fire departments. “Santa would like to see as many children as possible, so listen for the sirens and come out and greet Santa as he passes by,” says Buddy the Elf in a note on the parade that was recently released. Here are some other holiday-related activities: Tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 17) at noon, the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (MA0136P) will observe its second Wreaths Across America event, helping to remember and honor veterans at both Riverside Cemetery and the Old Burying Ground by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes. There will be the lighting of the Menorah in front of SauHOLIDAY | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://ebJi8kegF4Zd0AmWzecJc6sL553O5wD7bQXa3FidERU/`̰c,\[U׉E 5THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 16, 2022 Page 5 Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium Here’s what makes it a great school and community asset By Mark E. Vogler I t’s been called one of the great attractions of the Saugus Middle-High School. With its 750-seat capacity, the Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium has state-of-the-art lighting, sound video and theater equipment. These features enable it to accommodate any event, whether it be a school assembly, band/ chorus concerts, plays, musicals or any other event or performance, according to James Wlodyka, a member of the Lemoine-Mitchell Performing Arts Council. “This facility is such a great asset for the school and town as it is not just the Middle-High School’s auditorium, but also a community space for the town to be able to gather for events / meetings / performances / etc.,” Wlodyka said in an interview this week. “The auditorium is a great space for the Fine Arts Department to be able to teach the students how to use the Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium can accommodate up to 750 spectators for various high school and community events. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) lighting and sound equipment, but also in all aspects of the theater to be able to create, learn and thrive,” he said. Wlodyka is a proud alumnus of Saugus High School (Class of 2005), where he was a member of the drama club and chorus. “So, I am always happy to return, be able to volunteer my time and still be a part of the fi ne arts programs, even though I am no longer a student,” Wlodyka said. “Because in the end, it is about the students and helping them thrive and succeed. That is why the legacies of Nancy Lemoine and Jerome Mitchell are so important, because for them, it was always about the students,” he said. The Saugus High School Chorus, led by director Evan Smith, performed during the concert on Tuesday night (Dec. 13) after the dedication of the Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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Vogler S chool Committee Member John Hatch called it “an honor to pay tribute” to two educators “who truly made a difference in peoples’ lives.” Nancy M. Lemoine was a popular Saugus High School drama teacher/stage director who taught in Saugus Public Schools from 1987 to 2013. Jerome J. Mitchell was the longtime director of music education and the Saugus High School band director who taught from 1949 to 1993. Both passed away in 2013. But the legacy of the respective programs they developed at Saugus High and the dreams they inspired in the hundreds of students they taught over several decades lives on. A handful of relatives, colleagues and former students assembled outside the ground floor entrance of the Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium to dedicate it on Tuesday night (Dec. 13) before the Saugus High School Chorus and the Saugus High School Concert Band performed in the Winter Concert. Lemoine served as the drama director and choral director at Saugus High. 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After unveiling of the new sign for the Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium, Eleanor Collins (daughter of Jerome Mitchell) and Caroline Doucette (cousin and godmother of Nancy Lemoine) savor the tribute bestowed upon their late family members. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) them – searching for diff erent ways of looking at a problem and to persevere until a solution was found,” he said. “Nan was not only a great teacher, coach and director...she was a great mentor and counselor. Nan was always thinking about her kids.” “If she noticed someone having a personal problem, she was there for support – both in and out of the school,” he said. She was one of those special educators who recognized all types of diversity among her students, which created a wonderfully inclusive environment – sometimes ahead of its time. She initiated one of the first gay-straight alliance support groups in this area. It took a while for society to catch up HONORING | SEE PAGE 7 Plaque for Nancy M. Lemoine (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Eleanor Mitchell Collins and Michele Mitchell Corradino admire the plaque honoring their dad – the late Jerome J. Mitchell, who worked for 44 years as a music educator at Saugus High School before retiring in 1993. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured ׉ 7cassandra://DN4r22hyKSmOuU1sQlnGw2D7zgMwDVjxDFlVyyXPnBI+`̰c,\[W׉E7THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 16, 2022 Page 7 “The Old Sachem” Dambusters By Bill Stewart R eaders know I deal mostly in sports, recent or of yesterday, but occasionally write about a historical event that captures my imagination. An interesting obituary in The Globe this week is of George, better known as Johnny, Johnson, an Englishman who is the last remaining member of an aircraft group of the British Royal Air Force that completed an important mission in the war. Johnson was 101 years old and the only one left from a group that became known as the Dambusters during World War II. The 133 men who took part in the raids were members of a Royal Airforce 617 bomber squadron that was commissioned to destroy German dams, war plants, power stations, bridges, railroads and roads, devastate farmland and waste away towns. Germany was forced to divert thousands of troops to repair the damage the bombardiers created. It caused the death of more than a thousand people from the fl oods that were created as the dams were destroyed. On May 17, 1943, 19 Lancaster heavy bombers with 133 airmen aboard struck and destroyed two major dams in the Ruhr region and damHONORING| FROM PAGE 6 with Nancy. The skills and qualities that Nancy instilled are part of the reason why so many of her former students today are performing professionally on Broadway and TV and are teaching drama, directing and also technical aspects of theater. They are in classrooms all over the country, from elementary school right up to university level. Nancy was courageous and ahead of her time. If she thought a particular show worked for the community, she fought to work out of the box and get it produced. She was never afraid of a challenge. John Macero, who worked for 12 years in Saugus Public Schools – including as the Fine Arts Director and Principal of the Lynnhurst Elementary School – noted that Mitchell’s students learned all genres of music, from rock to symphony band. “Overall, Mr. Mitchell’s aged another, smaller dam, resulting in severe fl ooding and causing very signifi cant damage to the area, and to Germany’s war effort. The dams were considered too narrow to bomb from a normal altitude; the bombs had to be dropped from an altitude of only 60 feet to assure accuracy. This would subject the planes to intense pressure from anti-aircraft guns. The British first had to develop a specific bomb that would tumble from the aircraft without varying its aim on the targets; therefore, the bomb would be dropped in the water close to the dam, bounce to the structure, submerge to the bottom and explode, destroying the dam. The mission was highly successful and enthralled the British public, who were targets of German bombing during this period. Eight of the bombers were shot down, which claimed the lives of 53 airmen. Johnson was born in the East Midlands village of Hameringham. He attended an agriculture school at 11 years old, and upon graduation in 1940, he joined the British Airforce. He became a sergeant. As the bombardier of his aircraft, he was given the job of determining exactly gift to the Town of Saugus was his dedication to his students and their families,” Macero said. Mitchell’s mission was “to simply make lives better” through the music he taught. “His gift to his students was to empower students,” Macero said. “He not only built hopes, but he allowed us to do the same for our students. … By teaching us and having us go on, we went on with the same core values,” he said. Under Mitchell’s guidance, Saugus High School bands traveled all over the country, performing at “historic sites from Washington, D.C. to Saugus, California.” In addition, Mitchell “always had his students perform for Saugus at football games and parades,” Macero said. “As a citizen of Saugus, he was endeared to the town and its people.” Mitchell touched many lives as an exceptional music educator for the town from 1949 to 1993. He served as the leader “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart when to release the bombs; the method used was not what the group normally dropped, but they were well trained to do the unique action. When he was notifi ed of the successful raid, Prime Minister Winston Churchill made a speech in congratulations of the activity. This didn’t end the confl ict, but it raised the pride in Britain, which needed it at the time. Five years before Johnson’s death, he was awarded the title Member of the Order of the British Empire in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports.) 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Back row is Mitchel Damas. The 2022 Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Eagles Boys’ Basketball team — Back row, pictured from left to right: Mitchel Damas, Coach Tony Ferullo, Gui Silva, Giovanni Soto, Jonathan Saint-Vil, Carl Damas, Charles Jankowski, Josh Stover, Assistant Coach George Hurley. Front row, pictured from left to right; Jack Mangone, Dalton Kinnon, Michael Tayag, Matthew Banwait and Timothy Rosell. Head Coach Tony Ferullo, with seniors, pictured from left to right: Gui Silva, Giovanni Soto, Michael Tayag, Assistant Coach George Hurley. The lone player, hailing from Saugus, is: Dalton Kinnon with Head Coach Tony Ferullo and Assistant Coach George Hurley. Incoming captains, pictured from left to right: Michael Tayag, Giovanni Soto with Coach Tony Ferrullo and Assistant Coach George Hurley. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Coaches, both hailing from Revere are: Coach Tony Ferullo and Assistant Coach George Hurley. CANDLE | FROM PAGE 2 in Saugus in recent years, including information about property damage. “Fortunately, candle fires don’t seem to be a big issue in Saugus,” said Jake Wark, a spokesman for the state Department of Fire Services (DFS). Wark noted that the last candle fire reported in Saugus was back in 2011, which caused $600 in property damage. Previously, candle-related fires in 2003 and 2005 caused an estimated property damage totaling $3,000 and $2,000, respectively. For more candle safety resources, including Spanish-language information, visit the DFS website. https:// www.mass.gov/service-details/candle-fire-safety. ׉ 7cassandra://U3wOxU9W2vRXo4h966CYWEu1r2TOYh3hEnoL15FvaEg0&`̰c,\[Y׉E,THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 16, 2022 Page 9 Sachem boys post comeback win to open season By Greg Phipps F acing a program that won 17 games last season appeared to be a major challenge for the Saugus High School boys’ basketball team entering its 2022-23 season opener at Swampscott Tuesday night. As it turned out, the Sachems were up to the task and ended up pulling off an impressive come-from-behind 59-54 victory. Saugus trailed by four entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the host Big Blue by nine points over the final eight minutes to come out on top. Cam Soroko produced a strong effort, connecting on four three-pointers and finishing with a team-high 16 points. Saugus hit some key shots down the stretch, led by Soroko, Isaiah Rodriguez (10 points), Ben Tapia-Gately (eight points), and Isaiah Garcia (eight). Saugus got off to a fast start and led 18-9 at one stage of the first quarter. Swampscott then went on a 13-0 surge to take a 22-18 lead ear r y a hoop fr la sc within a poin half A S star led 18-14 af ter. Doing solid work on the ely najjar . ely also dished najjar our assists and along he e scheduled y igh e then back on ontest at Lynn Tech. Saugus captain Max Anajjar tries to split three defenders on his way to the basket Tuesday night at Swampscott. Tuesday’s win had to be a confidence-booster for head coach Joe Bertrand and the Sachems, who defeated a Swampscott team that scored 17 victories, advanced in the playoff s and were a highly-rated squad last season. Saugus did not qualify for the postseason in 2021-22. Saugus girls hold on to win season opener The Saugus High School Saugus’s Isaiah Garcia looks to pass out to a teammate in Tuesday’s season-opening victory at Swampscott. girls’ basketball team under head coach Mark Schruender held on to win its season opener at home Tuesday night. The Sachems stormed out to a big 26-9 lead after the fi rst half but had to weather a strong comeback by Swampscott to come away with a close 36-33 triumph. The 1-0 girls travel to play Winthrop this Friday and resume action next week when they host Triton Regional on Monday (scheduled 7 p.m. tipoff ). St. Anthony’s Church 250 Revere St., Rear Revere, MA Presents Annual Holiday Flea Market Saturday, September 17 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lots of Holiday Gifts, Crafts, Nick-Nacks & So Much More! Admission .50 cents ~ Tables for Rent ~ Call Linda at: (781) 910-8615 3.50 Saugus captain Ben Tapia-Gately dribbles past a Saugus defender on Tuesday. The COVID-19 Update Town reports 39 newly confi rmed cases; no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were 39 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus over the past week through Wednesday (Dec. 14). The new cases reported by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) over the past week increased the overall total to 10,216 confirmed cases since the outbreak of the global pandemic in early 2020, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. This week’s total was an increase of eight over the number of newly confirmed cases reported last week. There were no new COVID-19-related deaths over the past week, as the death toll remained at 100. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. *Rates are variable, subject to change at any time and accurate as of the date posted. 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A living nativity was outside with live animals along with Santa and baked goodies inside. The idea came from the late Karen Shirk, who was the former worship pastor at New Hope. She wanted guests to experience A Christmas to Remember. Her daughter, Ashley, who is the current worship pastor, said they want to bring some joy and hope to the Christmas season, carrying on her mother’s vision. It was formerly held at the Marleah E. Graves building, but it’s back on the church property, where it was originally held. Pictured from left to right: Gigi Darnell (shepherd, far left), Sam and Jacob Nerestant (shepherds), Juan Carlos Alvarado (angel, in back), Desiray Rodrigues (Mary), baby Jesus, Analia Alvarado (angel), George Vicente Jr. (wiseman), Randy Brown (wiseman), Jethro Alouidor (Joseph), Frank Orben (wiseman) and Heather Savoie (shepherd, far right). Event organizers, pictured from left to right: Seated: Debbie Sensale and Nicole O’Brien; back row: Lynne Pina, Children’s Pastor Jethro Alouidor, Senior Pastor Wayne Shirk and Worship Pastor Ashley Shirk-McCray. Mary, Joseph and Jesus during Saturday’s “A Christmas To Remember: A Living Nativity” at New Hope Assembly of God. Beatbox: Bringing down the beat were Elijah Alouidor, Jasmine Pina and Aida Vicente. Frosty and Rudolph greeted guests. Pictured from left to right: Santa, Frosty, Dottie Serozsky (elf) and Rudolph. Nathanial Miralda, 5, with Santa; he said after meeting Santa that he is excited for presents on Christmas morning. Carolers, pictured from left to right: Elijah Alouidor, Jasmine Pina and Aida Vicente. Genaida Vicente, 11, with a calf, Moori, 2, of Enchanted Animal Parties, out of Groton (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ׉ 7cassandra://kHN5zRshm8DA71ejFIiDHPAvWsaa2a3ObejE2uYr8E40``̰c,\[[׉E"THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 16, 2022 Page 11 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good Morning, Saugus! Anyone in town who was offended in September by the masked cowards who waved a banner with an antisemitic message to traffic on Route 1 in Saugus has a chance to send a message back to those hateful people at noon on Monday on the lawn in front of Saugus Town Hall. For the first time in recent memory, the town will host a Menorah lighting ceremony. The weather report at deadline yesterday (Thursday, Dec. 15) was calling for sunny weather with temperatures in the 40s. So if you are free and take great umbrage to those people who like to fan the flames of prejudice, join Rabbi Yossi Lipsker, executive director of Chabad of the North Shore – the one who will be presiding over the ceremony. Lighting the Menorah marks the beginning of Hanukkah and also stands as a symbol of the hard-fought freedom of Jewish people to practice their faith without worrying whether they will be persecuted. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano calls it “the start of another great tradition in Saugus.” It’s also a great opportunity for all segments of the community to come together in unity to support each other against the forces of prejudice and bigotry. Looking forward to seeing you on the Town Hall lawn on Monday. Year in Review For the Dec. 30 edition of The Saugus Advocate, we plan to put together our annual “Year-In-Review” issue. In past years, we have invited the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to pick what they think are the top stories of the year. We will still do that. But, at the same time, we welcome similar input from our readers. If you feel like weighing in on the year 2022 as it relates to Saugus, email us a letter to mvoge@comcast.net by Tuesday, Dec. 27. Tell us what you think was the top story of the year and offer a brief reason. And also list some runner-up stories that you think were major news in Saugus during 2022. We’re still evolving Since I began working as the editor of The Saugus Advocate in March of 2016, I’ve always approached my job as a local news magazine. News notices and announcements are of course the bread and butter of any local newspaper. While we try to avoid getting hung up on local government meeting coverage, we attend the Board of Selectmen meeting to monitor what’s going on in the community. And we try to watch the reruns of School Committee meetings. We strive to achieve a balance in our coverage with some government stories, hard news stories, crime and court-related and fire stories, in addition to human interest features. We are a free weekly newspaper, published by Advocate Newspapers Inc. of Everett, Mass., and distributed in Saugus every Friday, except in a few holiday weeks when the paper comes out earlier. We are part of a small company of four weekly newspapers owned by Publisher James David Mitchell. The Saugus Advocate is the only newspaper that focuses solely on Saugus news and community events. We strive to be a public watchdog that tackles challenging and complex issues facing the town. We are equally committed to human interest and community news. A major component of the paper is “The Sounds of Saugus,” a column that includes upcoming community events, the editor’s observations of local politics and government and occasionally some anecdotes from his 50 years as a newspaper reporter and editor. Also featured in the paper is “Saugus Gardens in the Fall (or other seasons), an article and photos by landscape design consultant Laura Eisener, a Saugus native who offers a unique perspective as the president of the Saugus Historical Society and as an active Saugus Garden Club member. The paper includes the “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest by a local artist who likes to focus on the positive energy and contributions of people in the community – from average folks to movers and shakers in the community. The contest has become a centerpiece of this column. And readers often complain when “The Sketch Artist” takes a week off. We tend to function as a weekly news magazine, but monitor and report on town government and the school department, frequently offering in-depth articles. Our package also includes “Small Saves,” a locally produced cartoon that centers on the life of a kid hockey goalie. As our title suggests, we play a role as an advocate in the community, embracing the right of readers to speak their minds on a wide array of local issues. Our main mission is to keep the public informed on important news, but we also provide readers a vehicle to participate in public debate and share information with others in the community. We welcome Letters to the Editor. We encourage a length of no more than 200 words. Longer letters would qualify for “A Reader’s Perspective” column, an essay format which lends itself to public commentary on controversial and complex issues. Readers may request to be interviewed for our question and answer column, “The Advocate Asks,” which involves a 15-20 minute interview over coffee or tea. We encourage readers to submit “shout outs” to publicly praise Saugonians for remarkable acts of kindness, achievements or nice gestures that lead to the betterment of Saugus. We can’t cover every meeting or community event or accommodate every photo request, so we welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Wreaths Across America Tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 17) at noon, the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (MA0136P) is sponsoring their second Wreaths Across America event, helping both Riverside Cemetery and the Old Burying Ground Cemeteries to remember and honor veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes. “There will be a brief ceremony at noon to honor all branches of the military followed by laying wreaths on our fallen heroes. Invite your friends and family to join us in honoring our servicemen and women. “2021 was our first year sponsoring this event, which had over 360 wreaths sponsored. The community really stepped up and we are grateful for all the support we received. However, there are more than 1500 veterans’ graves in Riverside and we are hoping that between the community and businesses there will be enough sponsored wreaths to cover all those graves this year. “The Daughters of the American Revolution’s mission is to preserve American history and secure America’s future through education and promoting patriotism. For more information on how to participate or “What We Do” email the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at parsonroby.saugusdar@ gmail.com.” A “Shout Out” to Jim Harrington Janice Jarosz submitted the following “Shout Out”: “The Cemetery Commission would like to place a Shout Out article in the Saugus Advocate to Mr. Jim Harrington for donating his time and energies in taking an aerial photograph of an area at the Riverside Cemetery. It was very helpful to the Commission. From all of us on the Commission, thank you Jim!” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED? If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who’s being sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978 683-7773. Anyone who identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper between now and Tuesday at Noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Hammersmith Family Restaurant, 330 Central Street in Saugus. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. 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It’s happened a few times since The Saugus Advocate introduced the popular reader contest more than two years ago. But for readers to get stumped by a recycled sketch, that’s a first. What strikes us as very surprising, is that none of our readers – including town officials who are eligible to participate – recognized Saugus Public Health Director John Fralick III, a very high-profile town official who appears at most Board of Health meetings videotaped and later broadcast by Saugus TV. Our sketch artist’s sketch of John Fralick initially stumped our readers back in February. Last week, we decided to publish a recycled sketch to see if anyone would recognize the health director. But nobody did. Wonder if Saugus Advocate readers would be stumped again if we recycled the health director for a third time – perhaps if we tried it in early spring. Stay tuned. Here’s the correct answer for last week’s sketch, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch stands out because of his admiration for his father. The sketch is of John Fralick III. He is our Saugus Public Health Director. “John Fralick III is quoted from an answer he gave to Editor Mark E. Vogler in an Interview for The Saugus Advocate, July /31 2020 ‘The Advocate Asks.’ “This is a thin slice that pretty much speaks volumes as to John’s heart, attitude and approach for life’s solutions: “Q: So, your dad became your mentor? “A: Yes. Essentially. And I look at the things that I’ve learned from him, not just with my career direction and everything … But, I look at some of the things that I’ve learned. Not so much that he’s taught me directly. It’s more the things that I emulate and the things that I have assimilated from him. He’s been such a big influence in my life. He is somebody that I’ve looked up to my whole life. “John’s dad is John Fralick, Jr., the Woburn Public Health Director for 35 plus years. John graduated with the Woburn High Class of 2003. “He played three sports, lacrosse, wrestling and football, and is somewhat a legend. (In 2018, John was inducted in the Woburn School Sports Hall of fame!) “John graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health. He was the Wrestling team Captain from 2005-2007. He served as Public Health Director in Stoneham for ten years before coming to us in the height of the pandemic of 2020. John being a wrestler loves a good challenge, so he stepped in the Saugus ring to fill a much needed empty seat! “As we clearly see; through his life’s experiences, John is bringing a multi-faceted, wisdom-seeking, tackling approach to his Public Health Director’s job. “John, we wish you much success and a 15 point lead wrestling the ongoing battle of pinning covid pandemic and health challenges to the floor for a major win! “May we see the light at the end of the tunnel as you lead us Saugonians to healthier ways. Thank You! “Yours truly, “The Sketch Artist” Two weeks of holiday trash delays The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the next two weeks in observance of Christmas and the New Year. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, Dec. 26, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The following week, trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a oneday delay on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Residents are kindly asked to leave trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. the day after their normally scheduled collection day. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Friends of Breakheart notes The next event at Breakheart Reservation sponsored by the DCR is the First Day Hike on New Year’s Day. It is a wonderful way to start the New Year. Please check newspapers and flyers for further updates. Other activities are being planned to include the famous Maple Sugaring event and a park clean up when the weather improves. If you are interested in getting involved with the Friends Group, please call 781233-1855 x19. Happy Holidays and look forward to seeing you at the Park. Legion breakfasts Saugus American Legion Post 210 is hosting its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The price is $8 for those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. Bon appétit! “Holly Jolly” coming to The Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant announced that the Holly Jolly Holiday Party with the Platters® Very Merry Christmas Show is slated for today (Friday, Dec. 16) at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. The Platters are set to perform live in concert, playing all their hits and holiday tunes. The Platters – hailed a rock and roll, vocal and Grammy® Halls of Fame group – will be joined by special guests Smokin’ Joe & the Henchmen. Kowloon food and beverage services will be available. Tickets are $25 per person. All seats are reserved. For tickets: online ordering, front desk. Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site Closing for Winter The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site closed for the winter season on Dec. 10. The site will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of the month in January, February and March, weather permitting. Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, at 781-2314036 with any questions. For more information about the Town of Saugus, visit www. saugus-ma.gov. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are also some very good programs offered for grownups, too. T.A.B. Teen Advisory Board: Even if you are a student who is still in school, you have an opportunity to give some advice to administrators as to what you would like to see in the Saugus Public Library. It’s called T.A.B. or the Teen Advisory Board, and meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month, for fifth-graders and up. The first meeting is set for Tuesday, January 3 at 6 pm in the Teen Room. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! Snacks provided! Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun – no experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting. See you there! Space is limited; please call to register (781-231-4168 x 3106). When: Wednesday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. Where: Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St, Saugus, Brooks Rm. (2nd floor). Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is Monday, Dec. 19. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. A neat teen group called Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club, from all accounts, is a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-2314168 or stop by the Reference Desk (https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/new-mangaanime-club.../). Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus Mass. – sauguspubliclibrary.org – 781231-4168. An upcoming Virtual program: “The library will be offering a virtual program featuring Maureen Johnson (Nine Liars) in Conversation with Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Final Gambit) on Wednesday, Jan. 4th, from 7 to 8 p.m. Please note this virtual program will take place via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email… “Enjoy a special evening with two of the country’s top young adult authors as Maureen Johnson (Nine Liars) is interviewed by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Final Gambit), in this ZOOM webinar. Johnson is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen young adult novels, including the Truly Devious series, the Shades of London series, Suite Scarlett, and 13 Little Blue Envelopes. Her collaborative books include Ghosts of the Shadow Market (with Cassandra Clare), as well as Let It Snow (with John Green and Lauren Myracle), which was also a hit feature film on Netflix. Maureen’s books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been published in more than thirty countries. She grew up in Philadelphia, graduated from the University of Delaware and has an MFA in Writing from Columbia University. Maureen lives in New York City with her husband and dog. Jennifer. Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty acclaimed young adult novels, including The Inheritance Games trilogy, Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals, The Lovely and the Lost, and The Naturals series. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her Ph.D. from Yale University in 2012 and was a professor of psychology and professional writing for many years. Hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library, in collaboration with dozens of Massachusetts public libraries. Please note this program is open to both adults and teens. “NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. Please register in advance from our online Events Calendar, you will receive a ZOOM link via email once you’ve registered. sauguspubliclibrary.org” First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” The First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://Q6U-uqioSLrpQavjOsSCIiGLk8wjcxxYxRe44tB-s-8$/`̰c,\[]׉E vTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 16, 2022 Page 13 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/ vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter. com/HealthySaugus “Throwback Saturdays” at Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant announced its December entertainment calendar with “Throwback Saturdays” featuring DJ RMC spinning hiphop, top 40, dance, disco and Latin tunes in the Hong Kong Lounge on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Here’s the December Comedy Show Lineup: Frank Santorelli: Dec. 17 – from “The Sopranos” – Matt Barry and Andrew Volpe. Comedy shows start at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 per person. DJ music from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. For tickets: online ordering, front desk or chargeby-phone; call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077. New Year’s Eve at Kowloon Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Kowloon Restaurant with “the biggest and best and maybe the last” New Year’s Eve party. Wildfire Band and Vinyl Groove will perform live in concert along with DJ RMC. Dine, dance and ring in the New Year with a light Kowloon buffet, Champagne toast and party favors. Doors open at 8 p.m., and entertainment kicks off at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $75 per guest and $250 for a table of four guests. To order tickets, call 1-781-233-0077. 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They seem to be dressed for the season in brilliant red plumage, while the female cardinal’s plumage is still an olive drab tone through the winter. I have seen as many as five male cardinals squabbling in the hemlocks this season, but they don’t tend to come to the feeder in groups. Sunday night’s snowfall brought a light blanket of white to Saugus and surrounding towns, making many neighborhoods look like holiday postcards. Christmas lights on Lynn Fells Parkway glowed, and the lights were reflected in the wet streets where the snow had melted. Cold temperatures kept vestiges of the snowfall around for several days. People were out walking, enjoying the decorations. Some houses have been keeping up the tradition of decorating for decades, as I remember our family driving here to see the lights in my childhood. Saugus was known early on for its festive holiday atmosphere, since in the 1920s Peckham’s Sunken Gardens located on Central Street near Saugus Center was a big draw for Boston tourists when it was lit up for Christmas. As was mentioned in the November program on trains at the Saugus Historical Society, special train excursions ran just to bring people to see the lights there in December. Even more old-fashioned days are brought back at the Giardina family’s home on Summer Street. At the front of the house, a deep green antique carriage sports a wreath, bright gift packages, an American flag and a tree decked with bright red bows. Nancy Giardina tells me that her The European beech at the Saugus Ironworks still has many of its leaves this week. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) home, known as the carriage house, was built around 1830. The carriage adds a great deal of charm and nostalgia to the garden at this time of year. Inside, the house is full of lovely decorations and a “gingerbread house” (this year the gingerbread structure is made from very convincing cardboard) with real candy and icing, lit up from the inside, made by Nancy herself. She decided to replace the real gingerbread with cardboard this year to make it more durable and put pictures of her grandchildren in its windows. After our dusting of snow, we can’t deny that winter has arrived. I have seen a few outdoor plants still blooming – chrysanthemums here and there and a few bright yellow witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) blossoms on the bare branches. While many trees have lost most of their leaves, there are still some leaves clinging which have yet to fall. The big beautiful European beech (Fagus sylvatica) at the Saugus Ironworks still has a crown full of leaves, now turned a burnt caramel tone. The foliage is still not withered, Male cardinal on elderberry branch (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Snow and Christmas lights on Lynn Fells Parkway (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) but no longer is photosynthesizing and will eventually drop off. Other trees around town can be seen with marcescent foliage (leaves that are not evergreen but do tend to cling for a time even after they are brown), particularly oaks, which are known for this characteristic. Norway maples (Acer platanoides) and weeping white willows (Salix alba pendula) also still have some of their foliage, holding on a little later this year than usual. Tomorrow, Dec. 17, wreaths will be laid on veterans’ graves at Riverside Cemetery and the Old Burying Ground for the Wreaths Across America event by the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and volunteers. Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, begins on the evening of the 18th and continues until dusk on December 26. A menorah will be lit on the town hall lawn beginning Monday. Wednesday the 21st is the winter solstice, after which the days will begin to lengthen. During this week when nights are the longest of the year, the diversity of lights in homes and gardens are especially appreciated. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Antique carriage at Nancy Giardina’s home near Saugus Center (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Christmas lights on Lynn Fells Parkway (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://oH7TBUs7aztSVkmLifx1cd8CMN5XXWjsyBxo6Siwwww+`̰c,\[_׉EpTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 16, 2022 Page 15 HONORING| FROM PAGE 7 of the 100th Division Infantry Band that toured Europe entertaining troops during World War II. After that service, he graduated from Boston University. He was soon named director of the Saugus High School Band, which evolved into director of music education for Saugus Public Schools. HOLIDAY| FROM PAGE 4 gus Town Hall on Monday, Dec. 19 at noon. Rabbi Yossi Lipsker, executive director of Chabad of the North Shore, will be leading the “Mr. Mitchell developed many musical groups and squads in which the curriculum resulted in students who were inspired to achieve,” says the plaque that honors him. “They shared their talents and musical culture with confidence in performances and parades across the USA and Canada in the Music Exchange program. “He believed in his students services. This will mark the beginning of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Celebration. Editor’s Note: Does your organization, church or business have plans for a holiYour Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. 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Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15-to-20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. 11. On Dec. 19, 1843, what Charles Dickens novella subtitled “In Prose. Being A Ghost Story of Christmas” was published? 1. What comic strip was originally called “Take Barney Google, F’rinstance”? 2. On Dec. 16, 1773, what event took place in Boston Harbor? 3. Who serves the Figgie pudding in “A Christmas Carol”? 4. What was named Elsie and born in Brookfield, Mass., at Elm Hill Farm in 1932? 5. On Dec. 17, 1894, what conductor was born in Boston, Mass.? 6. What Greek god’s name is also the name of a flute? 7. Where is the Wizard of Oz’s home? 8. On Dec. 18, 2002, what second film of the “Lord of the Rings” films was released? 9. In the Philippines, for the Christmas season starshaped lanterns made of paper and bamboo are traditional; is bamboo a wood? 10. In December 1963 what rock and roll singer/dancer married Miss World Catharina Lodders? 12. Traditionally, what Italian cake is eaten at Christmas? 13. Reportedly, this fall a gang of what has been alarming Woburn residents? 14. On Dec. 20, 1946, the film “It’s a Wonderful Life” premiered; who starred in it? 15. Last month the Scottish Football Association banned what professional soccer training practice around match time? 16. December 21 in the United States is the shortest day and longest night – otherwise known as pened if it weren’t for him,” Sacco said of Mitchell. “He’s been working on it for five years, mostly by himself…” he said. ~ Public Notice ~ Notice is hereby given that Uma Flowers, LLC will hold a Community Outreach Meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 6PM EST for a proposed Adult Use Marijuana establishment to be located at 24 Broadway Saugus, MA. The meeting will take place at Saugus Town Hall, First Floor Conference Room, located on 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906. Interested members of the community will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from company representatives about the proposed facility and operations. Also, please visit www.UmaFlowers.co to learn more about Uma Flowers. December 16, 2022 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 45 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES22P3491EA Estate of: WILLIAM J. KOWALSKY JR. Date of Death: 11/02/2022 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Richard A. Kowalsky of Saugus, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Richard A. Kowalsky of Saugus, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. December 16, 2022 what? 17. In December 2019, Zach King posted “Zach Kings Magic Broomstick” – captioned “They rejected my application to Hogwarts, but I still found a way to be a wizard” – as of March 2022 the most viewed video on what, according to Guinness World Records? 18. Do just dogs have canine teeth? 19. On Dec. 22, 1862, Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy – also known as “Connie Mack” and the “Tall Tactician” – was born in East Brookfield, Mass.; what sport did he play and manage? 20. What 1971 movie has the tagline, “It’s scrumdiddlyumptious”? ANSWERS 1. “Barney Google and Snuffy Smith” 2. The Boston Tea Party 3. Mrs. Cratchit 4. The Borden cow that appeared in ads and movies 5. Arthur Fiedler 6. Pan 7. Emerald City 8. “The Two Towers” 9. According to the dictionary, it is a woody or arborescent grass. 10. Chubby Checker 11. “A Christmas Carol” 12. Panettone 13. Turkeys 14. James Stewart 15. Heading the ball 16. The Winter Solstice 17. TikTok 18. No; many animals, including humans, have them. 19. Baseball (for the Philadelphia Athletics) 20. “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” ׉ 7cassandra://x8AIH0X0et495dghhxVlkxJXQYMu-ROKU8A8ISEG0D8)`̰c,\[`c,\[_ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://7iB3jRrpnzfREGsGVI5HxcXuUi-MGhAoNNB3CIkGNO8n`)׉ 7cassandra://73CKvk-k_gjFAr7I_60AJ1GnLna4L4S3nYDEdPmgz9kͦF`J׉ 7cassandra://vm8zJ4rajuTKouKdoReZvKAlE0mV1gUIxaIY_yZ5kX42`̰׉ 7cassandra://9VrwpkiSlT83RxPV2Cpo9FQkUroK-bslmM3um4w38GcD͠c-,\[ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://uNMTM7joW9oX9U6BV0a3HtOQSB3Lscl1W7RkRZkRBb8:`)׉ 7cassandra://OTdVmGpjjoj9cGKgXgKTEi_2n-qUiDDPB7hlJntSzPÚZ`J׉ 7cassandra://L17XBCvC5NGrMfczW1Ul-5LNUOpJCFoqDfmnUbKuNf0+`̰׉ 7cassandra://BVavakwHtVxWql2CO8d_3k2TkWZHgLUmlcXgG-YW5-w/:͠c-,\[נc-,\[ā9ׁH!mailto:miller.deborah@verizon.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 16, 2022 OBITUARIES Gene R. Zampitella O f Saugus. Formerly of Malden, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2022. He was 73 years old. Gene was the beloved husband of Yolanda (Ricciardone) Zampitella. He was the son of the late Rocco and Adeline (Ortolani) Zampitella. Gene was the loving father of Jennifer Riera and her husband Salvatore of Saugus, Danielle Zampitella of Everett, and Michelle Caso and her wife Andrea Caso of Tewksbury. He was the dear brother of Louis Zampitella, Stephen Zampitella, and the late Richard and William Zampitella. Gene was the cherished grandfather of Kayla and Madison Riera, Giovanni Zampitella, and Trina and Gianna Caso. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visiting hours were be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, Malden on Sunday December 11th. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of fl owers donations in Gene’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 or www.heart.org William H. Cox, Jr. O f Saugus.Age 81, died on Wednesday, December 7th at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was the husband of the late Carol L. (Tarr) Cox. Born in Providence, RI and a resident of Saugus for 80 years, Mr. Cox was the son of the late William H. and Garnet (Cadwell) Cox. William was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts/Amherst and received his Master’s Degree from Salem State. He was a former Information Technology Manager for GTE/Sylvania. Bill retired early at age 55 to enjoy his golden years with Carol and they became snowbirds for twenty-two years where he and Carol had a house and many friends in Winter Garden, Florida. For over 50 years, he enjoyed OBITS | SEE PAGE 18 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Experienced Oil Truck Driver wanted. Hazmat and CDL required. Must present driver’s record history. 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It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 buyer1 Taing, Bumphok BUYER2 buyer2 SELLER1 seller1 Diminico Jr, James A SELLER2 seller2 ADDRESS address 31 Endicott St GAS TAX | FROM PAGE 16 hundreds of visits to Walt Disney World with Carol and his daughters and later with his granddaughters. Bill was an avid bridge player and was a member of the Winter Garden Bridge Club for many years. He also participated in many online tournaments where he achieved the rank of Silver Life Master. He also enjoyed the peacefulness at his cottage on Cape Cod and being a part of the Chase’s Ocean Grove community. He enjoyed dining out at the many seafood restaurants in Essex and he enjoyed many shows at The Northshore Music Theatre. He followed the Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox and Patriots. Mr. Cox is survived by his three daughters, Deborah Cox of Saugus, Jennifer SulyCITY city Saugus DATE date 11.18.22 PRICE price 460000 ma and her husband William of Westwood, and Cynthia Zahornasky and her husband Paul of Haverhill; three granddaughters, Nicole, Laura and Sarah Zahornasky; two sisters, Janet Dunton of Saugus and Barbara Cox of OR. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished lifelong friends. In lieu of fl owers, donations in William’s memory may be made to The Rev. Roger E. Nelson & Dotsie Nelson Scholarship Fund, c/o St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Prospect St., Saugus, 01906. 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