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Vogler) A huge COVID-19 spike Saugus offi cials learn of 101 newly confi rmed cases over the past seven days – a 68 percent jump from last week By Mark E. Vogler T he number of newly confi rmed COVID-19 cases increased dramatically over the past week by a whopping 68 percent. There were 101 new cases, bringing the overall total of confi rmed COVID-19 cases to 4,685, according to statistics released yesterday by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. That is 61 new cases reported over the last three days. Meanwhile, the number of deaths related to COVID-19 remained at 74. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families aff ected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said in a brief statement providing the latest numbers provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). It is not clear whether last Saturday’s Founder’s Day event – a major crowd drawer – contributed to the uptick. The vast majority of the hundreds of people who gathered outside in Saugus Town Center were not wearing masks. Meanwhile, the town’s Public Health Nurse, Teresa Riley-Singh, advised the Board of Health at Monday night’s meeting that the 253 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported for the month of AuCOVID-19 | SEE PAGE 16 D O TE CAT 781-233-4446 Friday, September 17, 2021 9/11 – A Day of Remembrance Town Election 2021 T All incumbent selectmen and School Committee members are candidates again By Mark E. Vogler he current offi ce holders of the 10 seats on the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee all plan to seek additional two-year terms in the Nov. 2 town elections. Up until late last week, it appeared that veteran Selectman Jeff rey V. Cicolini had decided he would not run for reelection. But last Friday (Sept. 10) – on the fi nal day for candidates to pull nomination papers to run – Cicolini showed up at Town Hall to pull papers and made an announcement on social media that he wants to continue to serve Saugus as a selectman. “After much thought and discussion with my family as well as with the support and encouragement of many of my fellow board members and constituents, I have decided to run for reelection to the Board of Selectmen after all,” Cicolini said last Friday. “I know this is a change of course, which isn’t my typical style, but I am excited to see the direction our town is heading and feel there are still a lot of good things on the horizon. If you would like to sign my papers I will be at founders day tomorrow or let me know and I will come to you. I appreciate the continued support.” Meanwhile, the fi eld of candidates for selectmen expanded from six to 10 on the fi nal day to obtain nomination papers. Former School Committee Member Elizabeth Marchese, retired Animal Control Offi cer Harry Young and Leo M. Fonseca, Jr. – Chief Operating Offi cer at Kings Dining & Entertainment in Boston – also pulled papers in the waning hours. They join two challengers who had already decided to run: Saugus Police Offi cer Domenic Montano and current Animal Control Offi cer Darren R. McCullough. Over the past week, two challengers have declared their candidacies for the School Committee: former School Committee Member Vincent Serino and Leigh Gerow, a parent who has followed School Committee activities closely over the past two years. It was just last week that ELECTION | SEE PAGE 10 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.959 Mid Unleaded $2.999 Super $3.119 Diesel Fuel $3.079 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.799 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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Andrew McDermott – like most Americans who were of school age or older back on Sept. 11, 2001 – remembers the day as clearly as yesterday. “I was in the sixth grade at the Belmonte Middle School,” McDermott, a 2008 Saugus High School graduate, recalls of the tragic day when more than 3,000 lives were lost in four coordinated terrorist attacks involving jetliners that had been hijacked and used as weapons of mass destruction against America. “I remember a couple of kids talking about it at lunch. They released us early that day. Back then, it was hard for a kid to comprehend what was going on,” he said. McDermott was among a small group of firefighters who assembled last Saturday (Sept. 11) at 8:46 a.m. in front of Central Fire Station to pause and reflect on the events of that day which changed America. The firefighters were part of a low-key ceremony attended by just nine – five of them selectmen. “This ceremony we do is a great way to remind us and the people in this town that we must never forget what happened,” McDermott said in an interview after the ceremony. He was wearing a baseball cap that his dad, Kevin, a retired Saugus Fire Department lieutenant, got 19 years ago – during the first anniversary of “9/11.” The cap noted the numbers of New York City firefighters (343) and New York City police officers (23) who died that day at Ground Zero when the World Trade Center twin towers collapsed. Every year on the anniversary of ‘9/11” – even during last year’s COVID-19 pandemic – Saugus firefighters have gathered for a brief moment to honor the fallen heroes of that day, particularly the firefighters who perished while HATS OF HONOR: Saugus Fire Lts. Damian Drella and Andrew McDermott wore identical baseball caps after last Saturday’s 20th anniversary observance of the “9/11” terrorist attacks. Drella and McDermott’s dad, retired Fire Lt. Kevin McDermott, bought the hats 19 years ago during a “9/11” memorial they attended in New York City. trying to save the lives of others trapped in the World Trade Center Towers. “Younger guys like me will continue this tradition – believe me. When we put on the uniform, this is not something we take lightly. We will never forget our fallen heroes,” he said. McDermott had requested (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “Kevin and I were among a group that were both down there in New York for a memorial service. And we bought the hats from a vendor. I try to wear it every year on the anniversary of ‘9/11.’ I don’t wear it that much; that’s why it’s still in pretty good shape,” Drella said. Drella had bell duty at SatRIGHT BY YOU that his dad bring him a commemorative theme hat from New York City if he had one. The older McDermott brought the hat he had picked up during the first anniversary of “9/11.” As it turned out, the hat was an exact match of the one worn on Saturday by Lt. Damian Drella, a close friend and former colleague of Lt. Kevin McDermott. Proud Sponsor of Boston’s Wounded Vet Run urday’s event. He sounded the bell on the front of one of the firetrucks. The four rounds of fives signaled that everyone had returned to quarters. The lower station flag was lowered to half-mast as the firefighters and small group bowed their heads in prayer for the fallen. Another round of REMEMBER THE DAY | SEE PAGE 17 At Everett Bank, we admire the men and women that protect and serve. It’s why we were so honored to have State Rep. Joe McGonagle and Jeanne Cristiano from the Everett Veteran’s Office join us when we gave a donation to Boston Wounded Vet Run Founder Andrew Biggio. www.EverettBank.com Member FDIC | Member DIF ׉ 7cassandra://DL-UZDs6l3Yk018EEYDYz4FIx8ntEV9Hm6_Zh6iWRVs-G`̰aCӃ[: ׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 3 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Saugus residents discuss why they look forward to Founders Day and what makes it such a special event Editor’s Note: For this week, we spent four hours milling around Town Hall Center and Central Street last Saturday (Sept. 11), talking to people who were out enjoying the weather and the 40th Annual Saugus Founders Day. Founders Day was cancelled last year because of health concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. We interviewed young children, teenagers, middle-aged people and senior citizens. They included prominent town officials and lesser-known citizens of Saugus. We asked each one the same two questions: What do you think of this year’s Founders Day? What makes it so special for you? Some highlights of those interviews follow. Mekhi Coburn, 17, a senior in the Saugus High School Class of 2022, sat in the metal chair overhanging the dunk tank, bracing himself for somebody to hit the target with a baseball, causing his chair to collapse so he would go splashing into the tank. “I’m going to be dunked for about an hour. I don’t mind. I wanted to help my class out. This is the first time I have done this, but I have been coming to Founders Day since I was 10 years old.” Rayaan Jubeili, 17, a Saugus High School senior in the Saugus High Class of 2022, sat in a chair near a table of paper plates and whipped cream in a spray can. Her face showed little dabs of whipped cream where she had tried to wipe it off. “I have an hour shift. So far, I’ve taken four pies to the face and we’re only 10 minutes into the shift. I volunteered for this. It’s not a big deal because it helps raise money for the Senior Class. And I get to hang out with my friends.” Town Meeting Member Bob Long was enjoying a beautiful day out in the sun, joined by his wife Carol and her two sisters: Mae Erickson and Rosalie Caci. Bob Long: “It’s great to see this happening again. This is great for the community because it brings it alive again. Just to see people out HEADED TO FOUNDERS DAY: The Saugus Board of Selectmen leave the parking lot of the Central Fire Station on Hamilton Street last Saturday (Sept. 11) after attending a low-key 20th anniversary of “9/11” ceremony organized by the Fire Department. Soon after, they walked to Saugus Center to attend the 40th Annual Saugus Founders Day. Pictured from left to right are Selectmen Debra Panetta, Michael Serino, Anthony Cogliano, Corinne Riley and Jeff Cicolini. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) here, moving around – this gives us a chance to see people that we haven’t seen for more than a year. It’s just good to see them mingling. That’s what makes Founders Day great for people like myself; I don’t get to see them unless I come out like this. When a lot of things were closed because of the pandemic, the only place I saw anybody was at the Stop & Shop. Rosalie Caci: “It’s not as big as in past years, but it still brings a lot of families out.” Mae Erickson: It’s different from the previous years. But it’s good. And it’s nice to be able to be out again.” Carol Long: “I think it’s great that they brought it back again. I’m a little disappointed that they don’t have ‘The Person of the Year’ awards. But the most important thing is it’s back. You see people that you haven’t seen in a while. School Committee Member Arthur Grabowski was talking to people near Town Hall. He’s usually a regular at Founder’s Day. “It’s good to see this event come back. And this year, we have great weather. A year ago, a lot of people were wearing masks. It’s pretty telling that 99 percent of the people that you see here today have no masks on. But I’m really disappointed that they don’t they don’t have ‘the man and the woman of the year’ this year.” Saugus resident Tam Le walked toward the Saugus Fire Department truck exhibit with a box of pizza. 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COVID Memorial on Sunday night The town’s “Covid Memorial” is on for Sunday (Sept. 19), rain or shine, according to its organizers. Weather reports from yesterday (Thursday, Sept. 16) reported that we are in for a good weekend, weatherwise. So, the special candlelight vigil set for Sunday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in front of Saugus Town Hall should go on as planned. “I just would like the public to know, as of now the weather looks wonderful for the Vigil to be held outside, however if the weather should change, it will still be held – indoors, upstairs in the auditorium,” Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Corinne Riley wrote me in an email on Wednesday. Riley has been reaching out to Saugus families to contribute the names of loved ones who are among the 400 Saugus residents who died during the pandemic (since March of last year), whether COVID-19 was the reason or not. “If you lost a loved one during the COVID pandemic and would like their name mentioned at the vigil, please send their names along to Saugusremembers@gmail.com and we will be sure to include them. We presently have collected 40 names to be mentioned,” Riley wrote in her recent email. Meanwhile, a flyer titled “Covid Memorial ‘’ continues to circulate around town, letting folks know about a very productive upcoming community-wide event involving a noble cause. “Remembering those we have lost. Honoring those who have served this community,” says the flyer crafted by Rev. John Beach of St. John’s Episcopal Church here in Saugus – with the help of many leaders of the Saugus Faith Community. “In the 18 months since Covid has hit our nation, over 400 residents of Saugus have died. Many have had no funeral or public ritual to celebrate their lives and to mourn their death,” the flyer continues. “During this time, hundreds of our residents have provided essential services to ensure our safety and well-being. Many have done this to the detriment of their own health. We would like to publicly honor their dedication. The residents of this town are all invited to this commemoration. Let us remind each other that we are not alone.” The flyer also contains a special quote from Comedian Johnny Corn: “We have a chance to do something extraordinary. As we head out of this pandemic, we can change the world. Create a world of love. A world where we are kind to each other. A world where we are kind no matter what class, race, sexual orientation, what religion or lack of or what job we have. A world where we don’t judge those at the food bank because that may be us if things were just slightly different. Let love and kindness be our roadmap.” Meanwhile, Selectman Riley continues organizing from the town side on the idea for the event she proposed many months ago. “With the cooperation of my fellow Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager, I worked mostly with the Clergy Association of Saugus. GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! 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 being sketched correctly 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 Dunkin’ Donuts at the 1204 Broadway Saugus location, on Route 1 North. 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. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) Many have been in attendance at our meetings,” Riley said. She’s been helping to organize plans to honor people from a cross section of citizens who performed admirably during the pandemic. They include police, fire/EMTs, health workers, the local funeral director, teachers/educational staff, food bank volunteers and businesses, people from the Saugus Senior Center, truck drivers, grocery workers, pharmacies, news outlets and clergy. “Many of these are non-essential people who became very essential,” Riley said. “The names that are read could be any reason for their death during the pandemic. The people who send the names may or may not say how their loved ones passed. We are just mentioning names, not cause,” she said. “I hope that many people will come out to support these families and friends who had loved ones who passed on during this time. As much as this will be a memorial, it will equally be a recognition of those who were there to support all of us who were in need during such a vulnerable time.” Elected officials have been invited, but not all have responded yet. Also, the list of people to be acknowledged have been invited as well. The Saugus High School Sachimes will be on the program, according to Riley. “We are hoping for a large turnout of our residents to remember those who passed, as well as to acknowledge those who were there for all of us in one way or another,” she said. “Anyone who plans to attend that may feel more comfortable in wearing a mask, or to practice social distancing, I urge them to do so. I also encourage people to check with the Health Department’s guidelines.” With the first day of autumn scheduled for next Wednesday (Sept. 22), this seems like a very appropriate and meaningful way for Saugonians to end their summer. A “SAVE” Candidate’s Night for Selectmen Contrary to what it looked like last week, there will be competition after all in the Board of Selectmen’s race. All five incumbents are running SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12 ׉ 7cassandra://6vrwj_qnXury_dIFNOmHX1tFXXiVugN0bf5HXNs2ZN4.`̰aCӃ[: ׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 5 A Founders Day Celebration H ealth concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of what would have been the 40th Annual Saugus Founders Day last year. But the town’s most popular community event returned to Saugus Center last Saturday (Sept. 11). It was scaled back, but beautiful weather drew hundreds of town residents, former residents and visitors of all ages. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) PREPARING TO GET PIED: Rayaan Jubeili, 17, left, braces herself for getting a whipped cream pie smeared in her face by friend and classmate Ryann Moloney as part of a fundraising event for the Saugus High School Class of 2022. BABY’S FIRST FOUNDERS DAY: Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano dotes on his six-month-old granddaughter Luciana Cross. She is the daughter of Mike and Gabriela Cross and got to accompany her grandfather to the 20th 9/11 anniversary observance at the Central Fire Station and later the 40th Annual Saugus Founders Day. DUNKED: Saugus High Senior Mekhi Coburn goes splashing into the dunk tank. READY TO GET DUNKED: Mekhi Coburn, 17, looked forward to helping raise money for his fellow students in the Saugus High School Class of 2022 as he sat in the chair over the dunk tank last Saturday at Saugus’s Annual Founders Day. SHE’S PIED: Saugus High senior Rayaan Jubeili, 17, takes two whipped cream pies to the face, one of them delivered by her friend and classmate Ryann Moloney. Rayaan volunteered to sit in the chair for an hour to raise money for the Saugus High Class of 2020. A PIZZA THANK YOU: Tam Le, left, taught his daughter and her friends how to show their appreciation to the Saugus Fire Department. He bought a pizza for two firefighters manning the Fire Department’s Founders Day truck exhibit. Joining him, left to right, were Firefighter Alex Watton; Emma Le, 7; Bryanna Alves, 10; Brayden Alves, 12; and Firefighter Derek Lanzillo. 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Joining them is Carol’s husband, Bob Long. ON THE AIR: left to right: Saugus TV Program Manager Rachel Brugman and Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent hung out at the Saugus TV booth and informed residents about the station. They and other members of the staff also provided live coverage of the Annual Founders Day events. BOUNCING FOR JOY: Naomi Tarantino, 9, a fourth grader at the Belmonte STEAM Academy, got some exercise in the Bounce House at last Saturday’s Founders Day. PATRIOTIC PRIDE: The Cpl Scott J. Procopio American Legion Post 210 had plenty of members and supporters at its Founders Day booth last Saturday, including those pictured. First row, left to right: Joanne Buonopane, Claudia Dhue and Marty Graney; back row: John Macauda, Ernie Buonopane and Randy Briand. 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In the ECYSA Tournament, they went 3-0, with wins over Salem (7-1), North Reading (5-2) and Newburyport (3-2 in a shootout). They finished as ECYSA Champions in the G8 Girls M2 bracket. The team went 2-1 in the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions (MTOC). They beat Braintree (1-0) and Martha’s Vineyard (2-0) but lost to Milton (1-0). The girls, who were coached by Mike Bluette, have since moved on to the JV and Varsity teams at Saugus Middle-High School. UNDEFEATED IN REGULAR SEASON: The Saugus Youth Soccer Association U14 Girls Impact team had a great year. Pictured from left to right are Layla Manderson, Danica Schena, Olivia Migliore, Madison Botta, Sabrina Magliozzi, Kendall Hatch, Shawn Sewell, Tori Carter, Shalyn Sewell, Juliana Giordano, Taylor Deleidi, Abigail Diaz, Caitlyn Dixon, Ashley Rezendes, Natalie Justice and Carlie Salvo. Missing from the picture is Hannah Duong. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com Football Sachems blanked by Lynnfield in opener By Greg Phipps C oming into the 2021 fall season with an overall young football team, the Saugus Sachems took an early-season gut punch last Friday evening at Pioneer Field in Lynnfield. An inability to generate much in the way of offense and some costly mistakes led to Saugus suffering a 28-0 blanking at the hands of the Lynnfield Pioneers in the season opener for both squads. Saugus defenders Ryan Mabee and Cam Preston chase down Lynnfield RB Spencer Riley. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Senior receiver Drew Gardiner was taken down on this incompletion last Friday in Lynnfield. The contest started off on an encouraging note for the Sachems when they opened the game defensively by stopping the Pioneers on downs. After the Sachems’ offense could do little on their opening possession, the defense was unable to duplicate that initial defensive effort, as Lynnfield took its second possession in for the game’s first touchdown and a 7-0 lead following a successful extra-point kick. It would become a 14-0 contest when a wayward snap on a punt by the Sachems ended up being downed at the Saugus one-yard line. The Pioneers took advantage of the gift and scored on the first play from scrimmage. | SEE PAGE 9 ׉ 7cassandra://5hOVNZ0igPikUq4tMBOgKQHy8ZyRj4yrSM1UIry8JTY3`̰aCӃ[:׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 9 | FROM PAGE 8 Lynnfield added another TD and extra point in the second quarter for a sizable 21-0 lead at halftime. Another Saugus fumble in the third quarter led to a 62-yard scoring run by Lynnfi eld’s Charlie Capachietti. The PAT kick made it a 28-0 game and put the aff air on ice for the hosts. Guided by senior fi rst-year quarterback Sean O’Rourke, the Sachems struggled to make anything work off ensively against a tough Lynnfi eld defensive unit. They appeared to have a conservative, run-oriented game plan, featuring running backs Mark MacEachern and Gael Garcia. Unfortunately, once they fell behind by multiple scores, the Sachems were in a diffi cult position and were unable to mount any type of comeback threat. Saugus was coming off an Cummings credited the Pioneers for playing a great game and added that it might take time for his inexperienced squad to reach its potential. “We got some young guys that are just going to get better, better and better with the more stuff that they see,” he told the press. The 0-1 Sachems play their fi rst-ever regular-season game under the lights at their new home stadium located at the new Middle-High School Complex today (scheduled 7 p.m. kickoff ). They will take on Northeast Metro Tech, which lost to North Reading in its opener last week. Saugus senior defender Mekhi Coburn missed in his attempt to block a pass by Lynnfield quarterback Nick Razzaboni in the season opener last Friday night in Lynnfi eld. abbreviated, COVID-impacted season last spring where they Saugus man, 31, pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges Everett and Revere Police assisted in investigation involving former Malden man A Saugus man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal drug and fi rearm off enses. Vinicius “Vinny” Teixeira, 31, of Saugus, formerly of Malden, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including marijuana and psilocin, and being a user of controlled substances in possession of a fi rearm and ammunition. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV scheduled sentencing for Oct. 25, 2021. Teixeira was indicted in April 2019. According to prosecutors, In March 2019 a search of Teixeira’s residence recovered at least one kilogram of marijuana, over 400 grams of mushrooms (dry) containing psilocin, drug trafficking paraphernalia and an American Tactical 9mm semiautomatic pistol containing 11 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Acting U.S. Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell; the Special Agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, Joseph R. Bonavolonta; the Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston, Matthew B. Millhollin; and Massachusetts State Police Superintendent Colonel Christopher Mason made the announcement. The Suff olk County Sheriff ’s Department and the Revere, Everett and Chelsea Police Departments assisted with the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Corey Steinberg and Kaitlin R. O’Donnell of Mendell’s Organized Crime and Gang Unit are prosecuting the case. Senior running back Mark MacEachern heads upfi eld on this rush attempt in fi rst half action against Lynnfi eld. fi nished 2-5. Both wins came against Salem. 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On Monday at Beverly, the Sachems hung tough with the Panthers through the first half. They trailed 1-0 entering the final two quarters before the hosts exploded for four goals in the third and eventually held on for a 5-0 win. Saugus goalie Jessica Bremberg played well in net, making several key stops and fending off traffic in the crease to keep the Sachems in the game. Senior Georgia Fiore and forward Tayla Walsh also had strong outSchool Committee Chair Thomas Whittredge and School Committee Vice-Chair Ryan Fisher made it official that they would be running for reelection after they both expressed reservations about seeking another two-year term. Two years ago, two School Saugus’s Kali Penachio tried to race past a Beverly defender in Monday’s road loss. ings for Saugus. Guarente said this year’s squad sports 12 seniors, including captains Fiore and Lindsey McGovern. She added Saugus’s Georgia Fiore heads upfield after intercepting a pass against Beverly. that the team has been dealing with injuries and people being sick. “Hopefully, Friday against Revere will turn our season around,” she said. Committee members decided not to seek another term while the three incumbent members who did were ousted in an anti-incumbent climate that many observers blamed on the committee’s unpopular decision to replace 21 school custodians with a private company. Meanwhile, two of the four selectmen who decided to run again were also defeated. There seems to be a shortage of candidates for the five Town Meeting seats in each of the 10 precincts. In four of the precincts, only five candidates are running for the five seats. In four of the precincts, only six candidates are running for the five seats. In one of the precincts, eight candidates are running. And in another, seven candidates are running. Of the 59 candidates running for Town Meeting seats, 42 are incumbents and 17 are challengers. Saugus forward Tayla Walsh fights for possession of the ball in first period action against Beverly. Saugus goalie Jessica Bremberg guards the net during a scramble in front, as she receives help from defenders Elise Rego (on the ground) and Lindsey Tammaro (background). Candidates Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena has released the following list of names of candidates who received the required number of certified signatures of registered voters to appear on the Nov. 2 Town Election Ballot. The drawing of the Ballot Positions is set for Thursday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall. For Board of Selectmen *Jeffrey V. Cicolini, 6 Hitching Hill Rd. *Anthony W. Cogliano Sr., 27 Serino Way *Debra C. Panetta, 1 Bellevue St. *Corinne R. Riley, 7 Oceanview Ave. *Michael J. Serino, 54 Gates Rd. Leo M. Fonseca, Jr., 31 Iron Works Way Elizabeth Marchese, 34 School St. Darren R. McCullough, 52 Auburn St. Domenic Montano, 3 Scott Dr. Harry Young, 24 School St. For School Committee *Ryan P. Fisher, 64 Forest St. *Joseph D. Gould, 6 Serino Way *Arthur Grabowski, 66 Denver St. *John S. Hatch, 6 Morris Pl. *Thomas R. Whittredge, 17 Hood St. Leigh Gerow, 25 Springdale Ave. Vincent Serino, 15 Foster St. For Housing Authority *William Stewart, 12 Grandview Ave. John Cannon, 19 Talbot St. #005 Kristi Talagan, 21 Farrington Ave. Town Meeting Candidates Precinct 1 *Anthony Roger Arone, 26 Summer Dr. *Susan C. Dunn, 1 Summer Dr. *Christopher R. Jones, 4 Apple Ln. *Assunta A. Palomba, 73 Appleton St. Mark J. Bell, 36 Pleasant St. Precinct 2 *Robert James Camuso, Sr., 27 Eustis St. *Christopher P. Riley, 7 Oceanview Ave. *Peter A. Rossetti, Jr, 6 Summit Ave. *Joseph John Vecchione IV, 31 Wamesit Ave. Christine M. Moreschi, 5 Western Ave. #1 Precinct 3 *Arthur David Connors, Jr., 16 Springdale Ave. *Gregory Angelo Nickolas, 9 Overlea Ave. *Rick A. Smith, 91 Hamilton St. *Richard E. Thompson, 18 Laconia Ave. Daniel Schena, 6 Seaview Ave. Annemarie E. Tesoro, 16 Glendale Ave. Precinct 4 *Glen R. Davis, 220 Essex St. *Stephen N. Doherty, 198 Essex St. *William L. Leuci, 35 Wilbur Ave. *Andrew James Whitcomb, 212 Essex St. #102 *Maureen E. Whitcomb, 212 Essex St. #102 Robert C. Northrup, 234 Essex St. Precinct 5 *Pamela J. Goodwin, 85 Hobson St. *Mary Frances Migliore, 29 Magnolia St. *Brendon H. Spencer, 299 Walnut St. *Ronald Mark Wallace, 54 Magnolia St. Paul Arnold, 48 Walden Pond Ave. Jaclyn Hickman, 34 Biscayne Ave. Alex Manoogian, 38 Blueridge Ave. Precinct 6 *Jean M. Bartolo, 47 Jackson St. *William S. Brown, 90 School St. *Kevin D. Currie, 26 Birch St. *Allen V. Panico, 35 School St. Elisa LeBrasseur, 5 Sunnyside Ave. Precinct 7 *John George Chipouras, 10 Spring Ln. *Stephen F. McCarthy, 36 Susan Dr. *Michael J. Paolini, 16 Alfred Rd. *Robert A. Palleschi, 37 David Dr. Stefano D’Anna, 44 David Dr. Precinct 8 *William E. Cross III, 12 Pearson St. *Thomas E. Traverse, 46 Auburn St. *Anthony J. Lopresti, 75 Auburn St. Jason Kahn, 8 Robinson St. William Kramich, Jr., 12 Emory St. Vincent Serino, 15 Foster St. Precinct 9 *Katrina L. Berube, 14 Glen Rd. *John S. Cottam, 31 Juniper Dr. *Daniel M. Kelly, 15 Valley St. *Robert J. Long, 26 Bennett Ave. *Judith A. Worthley, 35 Juniper Dr. Robert Strasnick, 365 Main St. Precinct 10 *Martin J. Costello, 18 Bristow St. *Peter Delios, 32 Spencer Ave. *Steven C. DiVirgilio, 6 Pevwell Dr. *Peter Z. Manoogian, Sr., 50 Ballard St. *Darren S. Ring, 39 Ballard St. Vincent S. LoRusso, 6 Bailey Ave. Carla A. Scuzzarella, 8 Carr Rd. James A. Tozza, 12 Saugus Ave. Editor’s Note: An asterisk (*) denotes incumbents or current members of the local government bodies who are running for election on Nov. 5. ׉ 7cassandra://LwKVZoXKhttlfVnU3_ybyehrAXOl--xgJXeYrXJEp-M/`̰aCӃ[:׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 11 Saugus native Paige Marie Giadone-Naimie wins Mrs. New England Petite USA 2021 title (Editor’s Note: Laurie Giadone submitted the following article about her daughter, Paige Marie Giadone-Naimie, who was recently named Mrs. New England Petite USA 2021.The pageant recognizes petite women who are 5'6" tall or shorter. Giadone-Naimie, 29, of Lebanon, Maine, visited the 40th Annual Saugus Founders Day last weekend. She wore a vaccination Band-Aid to promote vaccination as a way to prevent or protect oneself against the spread of COVID-19.) “Paige Marie Giadone-Naimie grew up in Saugus and has always taken pride in this town. Paige is a proud forever Sachem! Paige lost her father to a drug overdose tied directly to mental illness at the young age of 17. Despite this and other adversities she had to face growing up with her father in and out of her life as well as him battling addiction, Paige rose up and decided she was not going to go down that road. Paige made different choices, better choices. Paige graduated from Saugus High School’s Class of 2010 with honors with the special help from Micheal Maruzzi, Jeff Macmillion, Walter Keddy, Patricia Goodwin and so many more amazing teachers and staff at Saugus High School. Paige went on to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree of the Sciences at New England College in Henniker, N.H. where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology and now studies Autism Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Throughout Paige’s career she has become an ABA therapist, helping all children to reach their highest potential inside and outside of the classroom. Paige has two beautiRESIDENTS | FROM PAGE 3 and her two friends – “I’m just giving back to firefighters who give so much to this community. It’s our way of giving back and enjoying Founders Day.” Firefighter Derek Lanzillo: “That was very nice of them. They didn’t have to do that. I appreciate them as much as they appreciate us.” Saugus TV Program Manager Rachel Brugman and Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent were hanging out at the Saugus TV booth, informing residents information about the station and handing out station freebies. They and other members of the staff also provided live coverage of the Annual Founders Day events. Rachel Brugman: “It’s not as big as the one two years ago when they last had it, but it’s still pretty good. A lot of kids are coming by to talk to us. Kids love Saugus TV.” John Prudent: “Everybody looks happy. I’m sure everybody is glad to be out here again after COVID had things closed. There’s not as many people, but it still turned out pretty good, all things considered.” Veterans Graves Officer Randy Briand, who was assisting fellow veterans and friends at the Cpl Scott J. BACK IN HER HOMETOWN: Paige Marie GiadoneNaimie, a 2010 Saugus High School graduate, spent several hours on Saturday greeting town residents who attended the 40th Annual Saugus Founders Day. The recently crowned Mrs. New England Petite USA 2021 is working with several local businesses and organizations to promote vaccination as a way to prevent or curb the spread of COVID-19. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Procopio American Legion Post 210 booth: “Nobody was sure whether this was going to go on or not this year. But I think it went pretty well, considering all of the problems we’ve had over the past year and a half because of the COVID.” American Legion Post 210 House Manager Debra Dion Faust: “Everything seems to be going well, as far as I’m concerned. It may be baby steps, but it’s steps in the right direction. We need to stop being afraid to be with other people again. There were nowhere near as many people here today as the last Founders Day, but it’s a pretty good start. I was thrilled that we had it this year. I was glad to see so many people out here. It’s great to see all of your neighbors.” Marine and National Guard veteran Marty Graney: “The crowd is not as big as in prior years. Even the vendors have scaled back and there are not as many food choices. I enjoy the hotdogs and I didn’t get any this year. But the town missed it last year and it’s a good thing to keep going.” Members of the Saugus Garden Club were very visible, as they usually are during the community’s most popular events. They had a booth with flowers – of course. Joyce Rodenhiser: This is fabulous. I think everyone is happy to get out and see each other. Sure, there are fewer people. But it doesn’t matter. This is our town. Whoever wants to show up shows up.” Ruth Berg, a Garden Club diehard who is also the town’s beloved “Hat Lady”: “I think the pandemic taught us all to get along and love each other. With concerns about the pandemic, it’s very hard to plan something like this. Everybody here is a survivor. That’s the bottom line. We all survived the pandemic.” All five members of the Saugus Board of Selectmen were among the nine people who showed up for the 20th anniversary observance of 9/11 at the Saugus Fire Department’s Central Station on Hamilton Street. After the brief ceremony, they all went to Saugus Center to enjoy Founders Day. Veteran Selectmen Debra Panetta: “It was just delightful to see as many people come out for this Founders Day. People were having a lot of fun. They were smiling. People were hugging. They were happy to see people that they hadn’t seen in a long time. People who love Saugus love an event like RESIDENTS | SEE PAGE 17 ful children, Raine and Beau and is married to Garrett Naimie of York, Maine whom she met when she was in college. When Paige is not working as an ABA therapist, she is coaching competitive gymnastics encouraging and empowering today’s youth. Paige is a positive role model in all that she does and has dedicated her life to her children, and others children all over New England. Paige entered the New England Petite USA Pageant with her own platform instilling mindfulness and healthy coping techniques in today’s youth in hopes to combat the mental health crisis we are facing today. Paige has been working to combat today’s mental health crisis through volunteer work with youth at least and most restrictive lock ups throughout New England. Working with MouvaNow to fight against human sex and labor trafficking as well as volunteering at Boston Children’s Hospital. Paige was crowned Mrs. New England Petite 2021 with hopes to use this platform to help her community, to raise mental health awareness in Saugus and throughout New England. Paige’s voice will not be silenced and she is willing to do anything and everything to help in preventative measures with drug/alcohol use and abuse as well as normalizing talk around mental illness! The judges saw what all of Paige’s teachers at the Saugus School Department saw in her, the ability to shine in a dark world, and the determination to make her dreams come true no matter what road blocks come in her way. Saugus should be very proud of their own Mrs. New England Petite USA 2021.” ׉ 7cassandra://dBClj0KWVMjQdKca4LDukQXyskrLFvZNXklVXdVVQI4+r`̰aCӃ[:aCӃ[: PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://lCSH-j80X40eRloZyJtDevhZ7cFnXeVLuGTBnoLyXcQ`)׉ 7cassandra://p2u3ZjlViy1X96NBRZeHuBGN1cWpdL85aaXGfPH9i74͟`J׉ 7cassandra://zu3LEo2OSfEpH_lF7jS_PJVbyA8xKlOFswwc6u7MJyM%H`̰׉ 7cassandra://3tqu6S2odJF73AnhvxKlWrmbIsX03Dxo8QHE8GwJ2f4ͦ<͠aC߃[:=ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://S59ZOQNWiAGbXf8oBIQ7-nSF4gQrORYTOAeU5YyFBmM7`)׉ 7cassandra://b6UGtLfZVvF4KDZ-4gj16O10Z0HxLrc9cEGqEfaUH8o͗`J׉ 7cassandra://NTTlDMPoihP8oIyYl0FkTReKfdPZjaVf1Znuf67ayFA$`̰׉ 7cassandra://D5sqkJeUgxR9Uch3jo5tKI0p9X1jodpPMLkHc8s0dmQ͓^͠aC[:>נaC[:O̮9ׁHmailto:Jdgould1969@aol.comׁ ׁ ЈנaC[:N̥9ׁHmailto:ette@saugus-ma.govׁ ׁ ЈנaC[:Ṁ9ׁHmailto:outreach@va.govׁ ׁ ЈנaC[:Ḷ9ׁHmailto:mvoge@comcast.netׁ ׁ ЈנaC[:KC̱9ׁHhttp://www.mass-culture.orgׁ ׁ ЈנaC[:J9ׁH#mailto:michaelsullivan027@gmail.comׁ ׁ ЈנaC[:Idہ9ׁHhttp://butter.com/HealthySaugusׁ ׁ Ј׉E+vPage 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 4 for reelection. And five challengers have surfaced. As a rule of thumb, elections reach the competitive stage when you have twice as many candidates running as the number of open seats. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the School Committee race, where only two candidates came forward to run against the five incumbent members. We have received one candidate’s forum announcement: “Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) has determined, consistent with other organizations, to take the more prudent path this year, and hold its Board of Selectmen’s Bi-Annual Environmental candidate’s night via Zoom and Cable TV (SCTV), on Thursday, October 14th to begin promptly at 7:00 pm. As we have in the past, SAVE provides this public-service forum for candidates for the Board of Selectmen so that each has the opportunity to share their views of the critical environmental issues facing our Town. While this year’s virtual format is a departure from our usual in-person event, we feel that giving the candidates an opportunity to share their environmental goals and concerns, in any format, is so important for informed voting. “Due to the virtual format, SAVE would like to invite anyone with an environmental question to submit these questions to SAVE01906@gmail.com no later than Oct 7th. “Candidates invitations will be sent out on or shortly after September 20th. “SAVE hopes the public will plan to join us for this informative event. “For more information about SAVE, please visit our website at http://www.SaugusSAVE.org and follow the link to our Facebook group.” SAVE said it will share its “Zoom” link for Saugus citizens who want to watch the virtual forum once that link has been established. Stay tuned for more information. POW/MIA Ceremony tonight Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Stephen L. Castinetti, Commander of the Saugus Veterans Council, wants to remind the patriotic people of Saugus that the council will be conducting its POW/MIA Ceremony remembering all who never came home. Please join them at Veterans Park for this moving ceremony at 6 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 17). In case of rain, the ceremony will be held at the American Legion at 44 Taylor St. All are welcome. For more details, contact the commander at stevecastinetti@comcast.net or call him at 781-389-3678. Legion Hall News Here’s some good news for people who enjoy those Friday morning breakfasts at the Saugus American Legion Cpl Scott J. Procopio Post 210. Debra Dion Faust, Building Manager of American Legion Post 210, shared this information with us: Legion Hall, located at 44 Taylor Street, has resumed its Friday breakfasts and will continue through the last Friday in May of 2022. The buffet breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. for a donation of $7. Free BBQ Sunday in Cliftondale The Cliftondale Congregational Church invites you to kick off fall with a community church service and free BBQ on Sunday (Sept. 19). Come meet others from the community, hear an encouraging message, eat good food & play games immediately following the service. The church service begins at 10:45 a.m. and includes a lesson and crafts for kids in pre-K through the third grade. For those folks who are unable to join the service in-person, services will be live streamed from facebook.com/cliftondalecc. The Pumpkins are Coming! The “Pumpkin Truck” will arrive at the First Congregational Church in Saugus Center next Saturday (Sept. 25) at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help unload the truck. The Annual Pumpkin Patch will run from Sept. 25 through Halloween, October 31. Pumpkins of all sizes will be displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to help staff the various shifts for the selling of pumpkins. If you are interested, please contact Carl Spencer at 781-233-9196 or just stop by and sign up. “The Pumpkin Patch” offers a great way to get in the fall spirit. Want to be a Knight? The Knights of Columbus is looking for new members to join. If you are interested in becoming a member of this local organization, please call 781233-9858. We have a winner! Congratulations to Sandy Mears for getting her name drawn from the green Boston Red Sox hat as the winner of last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. She was one of several who answered correctly. Here’s the answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is 2016 Woman Of The Year Donna Manoogian! “Donna is a longtime resident of Saugus she moved here when she was about five years old. “She loves our historic Town and has contributed to such a vast array of time, effort and talents. “Green Thumb Donna has been a Saugus Garden Club member for 45 plus years to present. She served as President from 2002-2009 and then as Co-president in 2013 to present. “Donna has served as a Member and on the Board of Directors of Friends of The Saugus Public Library. “Donna has volunteered in the Community Garden with Reverend John’s providing food for Saugus. Through the years she has had many responsibilities with St. John’s Episcopal Church, from writing grants to improve the building to teaching Sunday School, coordinating fundraisers. “Donna retired as Director of Operations for the Center for Healthcare Financing at U. Mass Medical School. “Family is everything to Donna who is married 53 plus years to high school sweetheart Myron. She has three children Myra, Beth and Myron Jr. “(Myra Is currently the Assistant Principal of the Saugus Middle High school Complex and was featured in a sketch August 6, and Donna was in that sketch also.) “Donna loves and cherishes time with the grandchildren, often taking them to Museums, special places and sleepovers over at her home . “Thanks Donna for ALL you do out there, often humbly and unnoticed. “Your Truly, “The Sketch Artist” A “Shout-Out” to Founders Day participants Debra Dion Faust, House Manager of American Legion Post 210, offered this week’s “Shout-Out.” “The Cpl Scott J. Procopio American Legion Post 210 would like to shout out all the Saugonians behind and in front of the booths who shared a beautiful late summer Saturday on the Twentieth Year commemoration date of the tri-pronged attacks of 9/11/2001 and made our first Founder’s Day in two years so successful. We would especially like to thank the young woman who couldn’t live without the Betsy Ross flag afghan, and all those who participated in our $300 Visa Card raffle. The winner of the raffle was Paul Ciccarelli of Saugus.” 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. A “Shout At” for bad behavior I enjoyed my time at this year’s Founders Day. There were a couple of things that bothered me, though, which I will get off my chest. The two kids fighting near the American Legion booth toward the end of the day should be ashamed of themselves. Fortunately, some concerned citizens broke it up before it got out of hand. But incidents like this bring great discredit upon yourselves, not to mention your school, family and friends. Shame on you both for acting like selfish idiots who detracted from an otherwise great event. Also, shame on the kids who went around blowing their horns, doing it intentionally to get under the skin of other folks, particularly seniors, who were trying to enjoy the nice weather. Again, this reflects badly on yourselves, your families and your schools. Hopefully, the parents of these unruly kids taught them a lesson in good behavior when they got home. Hopefully, their friends told them off. Kowloon events The Kowloon Restaurant continues its Samuel Adams Live Music Concert Series for September with the following lineup: Big Party Orchestra: Friday, September 17, 7:0010:00 p.m. Critics hail The Big Party Orchestra, “Highly trained and skillfully dedicated musicians; wonderfully energetic and cleverly composed.” Boston Renditions: Friday, September 24, 7:0010:00 p.m.; a seven-piece tour-de-force live band and DJ combo whom music critics call “Distinguished musicians at the top of their game playing jazz to hip-hop and everything in between.” Dave Macklin Band: Saturday, September 25, 7:00-10:00 p.m.; named “High energy, and a powerhouse band mixing the best in R&B, Motown, top 40, reggae from old school to today’s hottest dance hits. Peace Love and Funk!!!” For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781.233.0077 or go to www. KowloonRestaurant.com. Rockin’ 4 VetsHome Grown Rock for Boston’s Homeless Vets- Concerts For A Cause Showtimes are 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Saturday, September 25, Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room Saturday, October 2 -The James Montgomery Band & Barrence Whitefield, Ilanna Katz Katz and Scott Brown – 50th Anniversary Concert Saturday, October 9 Jon Butcher with Sal Baglio of The Stompers Tickets and prices available at https://gimmelive.com/ClassicRock all shows will be outside from 1:00pm to 4:30pm Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Program Resumes for the 21-22 School Year. (Editor’s Note: The following is an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, providing information about the return of the program for the new school year) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a non-profit group of volunteers that are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families that enroll in the program a weekend supply of nutritious food when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at school on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, jelly, a loaf of bread, canned meals/soups/tuna/ vegetables, pasta/sauce, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. To sign up go here to complete online form: https:// forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: HS2 relies on donations to create take home bags with a weekend full of meals. 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. We would love to partner with organizations, youth groups, PTO’s, 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 Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five, C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://zu3LEo2OSfEpH_lF7jS_PJVbyA8xKlOFswwc6u7MJyM%H`̰aCӃ[:׉E)THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 13 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 12 855-5 Broadway Saugus MA, 01906 Online donations can also be made at: https://givebutter.com/HealthySaugus S2 is accepting non-perishables to support the program. Items can be dropped off in a designated donation bin at the Saugus Town Hall lobby. Items have been carefully chosen and w e ask that donations are not expired and come ONLY from this list. -Macaroni & Cheese 7.5 oz -Peanut Butter 15 oz -Jelly (squeeze plastic bottles) -Canned Vegetables (i.e. Sliced Carrots, Green Beans, Peas, Corn) 15 oz -Canned Tuna 5oz -Canned Chicken 10 oz -Canned beans -Canned meals (i.e. Soups, Chili, Spaghettios, Raviolis) -Fruit cups -Oatmeal packets -Cold Cereal -Granola bars -Pasta -Pasta sauce (No glass) Saugus Cultural Council seeks grant proposals The Saugus Cultural Council has set an Oct. 15 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. Supported programs will take place in 2022. These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Saugus – including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures, according to Council Chair, Mike Sullivan. This year, the Saugus Cultural Council will distribute about $16,000 in grants, Sullivan said. Previously funded organizations include: the Saugus Public Schools, Friends of Breakheart Reservation, the Senior Center, and the Public Library. The Saugus Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. For local guidelines and complete information on the Saugus Cultural Council, you can contact Mike Sullivan at michaelsullivan027@gmail.com or 617968-6261. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org. Let’s hear it! 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 over five 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. Clarifying some veterans issues Jay Pinette, the Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Saugus, wanted to pass along a few words to clear up any confusion about how his office works. “Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) are not VA employees and do not have direct access to VA systems or information,” Jay wrote to us in a recent email. “Local VSOs are employees of their respective cities and towns. VSOs are generally able to assist veterans and eligible dependents with VA-related claims and benefits activities. “One of the primary duties of the VSOs is to administer a program for veterans and eligible dependents that is referred to as “Chapter 115”. Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. CH. 115), the Commonwealth provides a uniform program of financial assistance for low income veterans and their dependents. Qualified veterans and their dependents who meet the income and asset eligibility criteria may receive monthly financial benefits that are intended to assist the veteran with housing and living expenses. “If local Veterans wish to enroll in VA healthcare and/or obtain a VA ID card, representatives from the VA Bedford will be on-site at the Lynn VA Clinic twice a month. The on-site enrollment will be held on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Appointments are advised and the dates and times are subject to change. The Lynn VA Clinic is located at 225 Boston Street, Suite 107. For more information or to schedule an appointment for enrollment, call 781-687-3348 or e-mail vabedoutreach@va.gov. “The Veterans Services Offices of Saugus and other surrounding communities have partnered with the Greater Boston Food Bank to hold monthly mobile food markets for veterans. With the closure of the Saugus Senior Center during the pandemic, the food market was moved to Melrose. We have now moved the food market back to the Saugus Senior Center. The veterans mobile food market is held on the third Wednesday of each month. Veterans and eligible dependents must sign up with the Saugus Veterans Service Office to determine eligibility. VSO Jay Pinette can be reached at 781-231-4010 or at jpinette@saugus-ma.gov. Or on the first floor of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central Street, Saugus MA 01906.” About the veterans’ bricks Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Corinne Riley, who is involved with a lot of veterans events and programs in town, passes this note along: “The Saugus Veterans Council would like to inform those who ordered bricks prior to May 2021, which were displayed at the Memorial Day Ceremony, that those bricks will be installed at Veterans Park mid August and will be dedicated on Veterans Day.” CHaRM Center Recycling Drop-Off site open for season The community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) site has opened. This site will remain open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street. At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, and glass containers. No shredded paper accepted for recycling on site. Additional acceptable items include: TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); and textiles such as books, clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts, and shoes. Plastic bags are not permitted, residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags,and remove the bags from the site. Also, rigid plastics are not being accepted for recycling at this time. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Compost site open The town compost site has opened to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town accepts checks only for payment of the $25.00. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of the residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves, and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. We ask all residents to please wear a mask, maintain and respect social distancing from others while visiting the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Help the Vietnam Vets “Roll To DC A reminder from Joseph “Dennis” Gould, a Vietnam War Era veteran who served four years with the U.S. Navy, has organized a fund-raising drive that will help area Vietnam Era veterans visit Washington, D.C. in the fall of next year. “I am glad to announce that we will have a “Roll to DC” for Vietnam Era Veterans from Melrose, Saugus, Wakefield and surrounding towns September 2022. The managers of this effort will be Saugus VFW Post # 2346. Gould will be Chair and David Nelson, Saugus American Legion and Stacey Minchello, Melrose Senior Center will be Vice Chairs. Stan King, Quartermaster Post # 2346 be Treasurer. The trip will be a four night trip to DC staying at Presidential Inn on Andrews Air Force Base, home of Presidential Aircraft. It will include a ceremony and laying of a wreath at the Vietnam Wall and the Tomb of Unknown Soldier as well as visiting all Military Memorials and Statues. “We are looking for major sponsorship and donations from all. The Vietnam Veterans will go on this trip free, but it will take approximately $70,000 of sponsorship and donations,” Gould said If you would like to be a major sponsor, please contact chairman Dennis Gould cell 617 257 4847 or e mail Jdgould1969@aol.com If you would like to send in a donation, please make check out to: “Saugus VFW–Roll to DC “ write “Roll to DC 2022” in comment Line and mail to: Saugus VFW Post 2346 190C Main St Saugus Ma 01906 Any questions or if you would like to volunteer to assist the committee, please contact Dennis at contact info above. Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Fridays despite concerns over the Coronavirus. They have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. For the protection of volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact and crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries, Even though clients may receive items they don’t want or need, food pantry organizers feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short term or one-time assistance are encouraged to come. 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Garden harvests continue to be abundant. Over 30 pounds of tomatoes and some cucumbers were brought to the food pantry from the community garden of St. John’s Church last Friday, September 10, and they continue to be harvested for this week. At the Congregational Church, the annual delivery of pumpkins is expected to arrive next Saturday, September 25. On September 22 at 1 p.m., the Saugus Garden Club will hold its first in-person meeting at the new Saugus TV studio at 30 Main St. I will be speaking about fantastic perennials to add to your garden. Many of our summer favorites continue to bloom in this beautiful fall weather; there are some fall flowers that always show up late to the party, opening in September. One old favorite has the perfect name – ‘Autumn Joy’ stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium ‘Autumn Joy,’ also often called Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’). The leaves of this plant are among the first to emerge from the ground in spring, but the flowers don’t bloom until summer’s end. By early August the flower stalks are evident, but still green, looking quite a bit like broccoli for a while before the pink tones begin to develop. The flowers open a soft pink, gradually becoming bronze and then brown as they dry, and they can remain that way through the winter as a sturdy dried flower. In October, the leaves turn a bright yellow before falling. They are among the most adaptable of plants, thriving in full sun or in partial shade. Like other succulents, they are very drought tolerant because they store moisture in their foliage. Somewhat surprisingly, they also got through this summer’s very rainy July with no leaf spot or other fungus problems. One place they can be seen is lining the new walkway to the front door of the Saugus Historical Society building at 30 Main St. New varieties like ‘Autumn Fire’ and ‘Abbeydore’ are similar but deeper pink, and a white flowering form, ‘Stardust,’ is also a fine fall plant although more difficult to find available. There are even some varieties with purple toned leaves and stems, such as ‘Matrona’ and ‘Purple Emperor.’ The genus Sedum was split up years ago, and these plants renamed Hylotelephium; they will usually be found in nurseries under the old name Sedum. Among the most beautiful of fall bloomers is Japanese Anemone (now Eriocapitella hybrida, formerly known as Anemone hybrida). The most popular varieties are the white flowering ‘Honorine Jobert’ and pale pinkish purple ‘September Charm.’ New varieties like ‘Curtain Call Pink’ have a double row of petals. They are long blooming and rabbit resistant and attract pollinators, especially bees. One day this OBITUARIES Ronald Catalano RARE IN RESIDENTIAL GARDENS: Sevenson flower (Heptacodium miconioides) has attractive bark and plentiful small white flowers in September. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) AT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN: Yellow pear tomatoes are ripe for the picking. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) A BEAUTIFUL FALL BLOOMER: ‘Curtain Call Pink’ Japanese anemone is a new multipetalled variety of an old favorite. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) week I watched three bumblebees trying to fit into a single emerging blossom of ‘September Charm,’ perhaps because the pollen from the already open blossoms had previously been collected. This plant prefers partial shade. One of the more unusual shrubs or small trees blooming right now is seven-son flower (Heptacodium miconioides). It was discovered by the Arnold Arboretum’s most famous plant explorer, Ernest H. Wilson, in 1907. However, it was not introduced into the nursery trade until the 1980’s! This plant remains somewhat rare in residential gardens because many people only think of visiting nurseries in the spring, when this plant would not stand out among all the spring bloomers. It got its unusual common name because the small white flowers appear in groups of six surrounding one central flower. By October the petals have dropped and the sepals have changed to bright pink. If the fall display wasn’t intriguing enough, the bark is very striking throughout the year. It is beige to nearly white, peeling off in long narrow strips unlike the flatter papery sheets of paperbark birch (Betula papyrifera). Maturing at 15-25 feet tall, it is right near the size boundary line between shrubs and trees. POLLINATING PARTNERS: Three bumblebees compete for a place in a blossom of ‘September Charm’ anemone. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ONE OF THE MOST ADAPTABLE PLANTS: ‘Autumn Joy’ stonecrop is a reliable fall bloomer in many Saugus gardens – seen here at the Saugus Historical Society. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) 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. Catalano, Ronald J., a devoted Catholic of Saugus, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Carole Catalano (Thompson) of Saugus. Loving father of Ronnie Catalano Jr. and his wife Camille of Wakefield, Sherri D’Amore and her husband Angelo of Everett, Diane Ricci and her husband John of Wakefield, Michael Catalano of Peabody, Lynanne Scaduto of Saugus and Rhonda McDermott of Saugus. Brother of the late Anthony and his wife Ann, Michael and his wife Sis, Ralph and his wife Mary and Linda. Ronald is survived by Patrick and his wife Ellie, Ann and her husband Joe, Gloria and her husband Ronny, brother-in-law of the late Barbara (Betty), Ann, Lorriane and Joyce. Loving uncle to many caring nieces and nephews. He will be missed dearly by his loving grandchildren Stephanie and her husband Dave, Phillip and his wife Lena, Angelo, Christian, Brianna and her husband Chris, Taylor, Andrew and his wife Lauren, Alex, Angelica, Andrew and his wife Kimberly, Kelli, Vincent and his loving great-grandchildren Gio, Ellie, Kingston, Cassius, Genevieve & Charlotte. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett on Thursday, September 16 at 8:30. A Funeral Mass was held in Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus at 10:00 a.m. – social distancing and masks required. Visiting hours were at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Complimentary valet parking Wednesday at Main Street entrance. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information please visit www.roccofuneralhomes.com ׉ 7cassandra://F0s5X6AWComX9CTZ9R9Rc-IaDRn09JJjzseNiORN6z8+`̰aCӃ[:׉E)THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 15 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the number of times each representative sided with Gov. Charlie Baker on his 15 vetoes of mostly state budget items. A two-thirds vote is required to override a gubernatorial veto. In a full 160-member House, the governor needs the support of 54 representatives to sustain a veto when all 160 representatives vote—and fewer votes when some members are absent, or a seat is vacant. Baker fell short of that goal as 35 votes was the most support he received on any veto. The House easily overrode all 15 vetoes, including one that was overridden unanimously. It was mostly the 30 GOP members who voted with the Republican governor to sustain the vetoes but no Republican representatives voted with Baker 100 percent of the time. The three GOP members who voted with Baker the most times are Reps. Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk), 14 times (93.3 percent); Norman Orrall (R-Lakeville), 13 times (86.6 percent); and Brad Jones (R-North Reading) and Donald Berthiaume (R-Spencer) who both voted with Baker 11 times (73.3 percent) The three GOP members who supported Baker the least number of times were Reps. Jim Kelcourse (R-Amesbury), Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) and David Vieira (R-Falmouth). All three voted with Baker only six times (40 percent). The vetoes had little support among the 129 Democrats in the House. One hundred and twenty-fi ve (96.9 percent) did not support the governor even once. The other four (3.1 percent) voted with Baker to sustain only one veto (6.6 percent). They are Reps. Nika Elugardo (D-Jamaica Plain); Chris Markey (D-Dartmouth); Joan Meschino (D-Hull); and David Robertson (D-Tewksbury). NUMBER OF TIMES REPRESENTATIVES SUPPORTED BAKER’S VETOES Here is how your representative fared in his or her support of Baker on the vetoes in 2021 through September 10, 2021. The percentage next to the representative’s name represents the percentage of times the representative supported Baker. The number in parentheses represents the actual number of times the representative supported Baker. Some representatives voted on all 15 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each representative is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted and does not count the roll calls for which he or she was absent. Rep. Jessica Giannino 0 percent (0) Rep. Donald Wong 53.3 percent (8) HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of September 6-10, the House met for a total of ten minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hour and fi ve minutes. Mon. Sept. 6 No House session No Senate session Tues. Sept. 7 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Wed. Sept. 8 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 9 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Senate 11:42 a.m. to 12:42 p.m. Fri. Sept. 19 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com “YOUR FINANCIAL FOCUS” JOSEPH D. CATALDO THE NEW 10 YEAR RULE ON RETIRMENT PLAN DISTRIBUTIONS The SECURE Act was passed on December 20, 2019. One of the biggest changes to retirement accounts included in that legislation was the new provision relating to retirement plan distributions for most non-spouse benefi ciaries of such accounts. Prior to the passage of the SECURE Act, all designated benefi ciaries (living individuals and qualifying Trusts) were allowed to use the “stretch” strategy in order to spread out the distributions from the inherited retirement account over the individual’s life expectancy as well as the life expectancy of the benefi ciaries of the qualifying Trust. This was a big win for the benefi ciary as the inherited retirement account could continue to be invested for the long-term without major tax bites taken out each year due to a much smaller required minimum distribution (RMD). This was also a loss for the federal and state governments as the tax revenue would be received over a much longer period of time. The SECURE Act broke up the designated benefi ciaries into two groups: 1. Eligible beneficiaries and 2. Non-Eligible benefi ciaries. The eligible benefi ciaries are able to stretch the required minimum distributions over their life expectancies. Who’s in this group? Surviving spouses, disabled beneficiaries, chronically ill benefi ciaries, minor children of the decedent account holder (as well as qualifying Trusts established for their benefi t), and benefi ciaries not more than ten years younger than the decedent account holder. All other beneficiaries will be part of the non-eligible group and will not be able to stretch out the RMD’s over their lifetime. Now, the IRS wins and this group of benefi ciaries loses. They have to withdraw the account in its entirety within a ten-year period. A 35 year old benefi ciary of his father’s IRA account who dies will have to include $50,000 in his or her taxable income over a 10-year period. This income will be added to this child’s other income each year. He or she could lose $13,500 in each of those years to federal and state income taxes assuming the federal marginal tax S S n i r COPD Could I Have C a a BY JIM MILLER Cld I H Dear Savvy Senior, I have struggled with shortness of breath for several years now. I just thought I was getting old and fat, but a friend recently told me about COPD. So, my question is could I have COPD and not know it? Huffi ng and Puffi ng Dear Huffi ng, Yes. COPD, or chronic obbracket is 22% and the Massachusetts rate is 5%. That’s $135,000 out the window over a ten-year period for a middle class American. The RMD can be taken ratably over the ten- year period or the benefi ciary can wait until the tenth year to take it all out. If the RMD is not taken out, a 50% penalty on the shortfall would be assessed by the IRS. Under the old rule, the 35 year old benefi ciary would have been able to withdraw the inherited retirement account over a period of 48.5 years. The new 10-year rule has a dramatic aff ect on the net “after tax” value of an inherited retirement account. structive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung disease that aff ects an estimated 30 million Americans, but about half of them don’t know they have it. Many people mistake shortness of breath as a normal part of aging, or a result of being out of shape, but that’s not necessarily the case. COPD – a term used to describe a variety of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis – develops slowly, so symptoms may not be obvious until damage has occurred. Symptoms can include an ongoing cough or a cough that produces a lot of mucus, lack of energy and/or shortness of breath especially during physical activity, wheezing and chest tightness, blue lips or fi ngernails, or swelling in your feet, ankles or legs. Those most at risk are smokers or former smokers over age 40, and people who have had long-term exposure to other lung irritants like secondhand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes and dust. There is also a rare genetic condition known as alpha-1-antitrypsin, or AAT defi ciency that can increase the risks. If you’re experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms, you need to get tested by your doctor. A simple breathing test called spirometry can tell if you have COPD, and if so, how severe it is. Early screening can also identify COPD before major loss of lung function occurs. If you do indeed have COPD, you need to know that while there’s no cure, there are things you can do to help manage symptoms and protect your lungs from further damage, including: • Quit smoking: If you y Senior and Not Know It? Sa e Senio nior ior smoke, the best thing you can do to prevent more damage to your lungs is to quit. To get help, the National Cancer Institute off ers a number of smoking cessation resources at SmokeFree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Or ask your doctor about prescription antismoking drugs that can help reduce your nicotine craving. If you smoke marijuana for a medical condition, talk to your doctor about edible versions. • Avoid air pollutants: Stay away from things that could irritate your lungs like dust, allergens and strong fumes. Also, to help improve your air quality at home, remove dust-collecting clutter and keep carpets clean; run the exhaust fan when using smelly cleaning products, bug sprays or paint; ban smoking indoors; and keep windows closed when outdoor air pollution is high (see AirNow.gov for daily air-quality reports). • Get vaccinated: The coronavirus and fl u can cause serious problems for people who have COPD, so if you haven’t already done so, get vaccinated for COVID-19 and get a flu shot every fall to help avoid getting sick. Also ask your doctor about getting the pneumococcal immunizations for protection against pneumonia. • Take prescribed medications: Bronchodilators (taken with an inhaler) are commonly used for COPD. They help relax the airway muscles to make breathing easier. Depending on how severe your condition, you may need a short-acting version only for when symptoms occur, or a long-acting prescription for daily use. Inhaled steroids may also help reduce infl ammation and mucus and prevent fl are-ups. For more information, visit the COPD Foundation at COPDfoundation.org or call the COPD information line at 866-316-2673. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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Amen.” RESIDENTS | FROM PAGE 11 this. I think Founders Day is the best of what people represent. I think Founders Day will be forever. You’ll see me here in another 30 years.” Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Corinne Riley: “It was defi nitely smaller than years past, vendors, food trucks...but I’m sure it was still because Covid is still around and people are being careful. The crowd was smaller as well, defi - nitely not like pre-Covid years, but it was good to have had the tradition return and look forward to having Covid completely behind us so people feel comfortable to get back to enjoying life again without being worried of getting sick themselves, or bringing the virus back to their loved ones. It will take more time, but we’ll get there. 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What well-known artist painted “Cape Cod Evening,” “Freight Cars, Gloucester” and “Nighthawks”? 3. What government residence has a Chocolate Shop, a Music Room and a Game Room? 4. Traditionally, on Sept. 18 Oktoberfest starts; although it was cancelled this year, what traditional fest souvenir can you still buy? 5. What animal does mohair come from? 6. Doug Emhoff has what informal title? 7. Reportedly, on Sept. 19, 1982, what type of keyboard characters related to emotions were first used in comthe Carrington Event, which happened in September 1859? 10. On Sept. 20, 1904, in what city (now having the Aviation Heritage National Historical Park) did Orville Wright make the first successful circular airplane flight? 11. Where would you find a “lazy daisy”? 12. On Sept. 7, 2021, which country became the first to accept bitcoin as legal tender? 13. Which came first, the ice cube tray or ice cube bag? 14. About how many apples does it take to make a gallon of cider: 24, 36 or 50? 15. On Sept. 21, 1981, who became the first female Supreme Court justice? 16. In a letter to her sister, what author of “Sense and Sensibility” wrote “Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness”? 17. On Sept. 22 of the Third Age (in Shire-reckoning) what fictional father and son were both born? 18. In what Latin American country did ceviche originate? 19. What crochet design is named after a family member? 20. On Sept. 23, 1869, Irish immigrant “Typhoid Mary” Mallon died; although she, herself, was healthy, she was believed to have carried typhoid in what state? ANSWERS 1. The Constitution (Sept. 17 is annual Constitution/Citizenship Day.) 2. Edward Hopper 3. The White House 4. The official Oktoberfest mug 5. The Angora goat 6. Second Gentleman 7. Emoticons (similar to emoji) 8. One who resists technological change 9. A solar flare/geomagnetic storm causing visible auroras worldwide and damaging telegraph systems 10. Dayton, Ohio 11. It is the name of an embroidery stitch. 12. El Salvador 13. Ice cube tray (1933) 14. 36 15. Sandra Day O’Connor 16. Jane Austen 17. Bilbo Baggins (in 2890) and Frodo Baggins (in 2968) 18. Peru 19. Granny squares 20. New York ׉ 7cassandra://zaHEfzmiszFbDDAEIEgqPgPf63puVq8jPTsDP0cUSqA. `̰aCӃ[:׉E;THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Page 19 ׉ 7cassandra://0dclrCKkwGEEtJfojL1JDJ5x6vhjf871-D0QHS_lfBY.X`̰aCӃ[:aCӃ[: PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://ZbmMdd1vZtmchKZ1MfZb7LuEQQpt-Gg7BwiHJVkacBg=`)׉ 7cassandra://5pqxJ9VTAgw4OI_6qwf7NoHO9v9QOnpPBZ6tfAzZOXM͜7`J׉ 7cassandra://Rd0drLMBJcs4h4gKuLVrawwGQYfFQrNXq6mryxqN-5c/`̰׉ 7cassandra://xMVe6geep4a2OsEA0aAYdjRiOtmHBUHvYU68v-IN6YQfu͠aC[:e׉E;Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 ׉ 7cassandra://Rd0drLMBJcs4h4gKuLVrawwGQYfFQrNXq6mryxqN-5c/`̰aCӃ[:׈EaCӃ[:aCӃ[: P,Saugus Advocate 09/17/21Saugus Advocate 09/17/21aCZ(