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Vogler O nly 137 registered Saugus voters showed up at the Saugus Public Library’s Community Room during six days of In-Person Early Voting in August (24-30) for last month’s state primary election. The library voter turnout for the presidential primary during six days of In-Person Early Voting (Feb. 24-March 1) for this year’s Presidential Primary was twice as good. But the 272 voters it drew was just a fraction of the town’s 22,154 registered voters. “I think In-Person Early Voting for the primaries is a waste,” Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Joyce Schena said as her offi ce staff and team of part-time election workers prepared for another dozen days of In-Person Early voting for this year’s Presidential Election. “The primaries don’t draw a lot of people anyway. I think you should either have In-Person Early Voting or Early Voting by Mail. Nobody comes out for the primaries. You don’t really need two of them for the primaries,” she said. 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The clinic is open to Saugus residents only, according to CAMPAIGN | FROM PAGE 1 5 Presidential Election. But with a hotly contested presidential race this year, there’s enough on the ballot to stir great interest among town voters who choose to exercise their early In-Person Voting rights tomorrow – 18 days before the election. Voting will take place from a press release issued by the town manager’s office. “The latest Pfizer COVID-19 booster and seasonal flu vaccine will be available, at no charge to residents. Free COVID-19 tests will also be available for residents. Walkins are welcome for the clinic. No pre registration is required,” the press release said. “The town asks that those 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the library at 295 Central St. Residents who come to cast their vote early should use the Taylor Street entrance. The ballot highlights The two-page official specimen ballot includes: · A showdown between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net attending the clinic bring their health insurance or Medicare cards with them. Residents can still receive the COVID-19 and flu vaccines if they don’t have their insurance or Medicare cards upon arrival,” it stated. “The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends that people stay up to date with COVID-19 and · A race for the U.S. Senate, with Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Warren seeking another six year term over Republican Challenger John Deaton. · Five ballot questions, including several controversial ones. Question 1, if approved, would authorize the state auditor to audit the state Legislature. The measure initiated by Diana DiZoglio received no vote from the Senate or House of Representatives. Question 2, if passed, would eliminate passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in mathematics, science, technology and English in order to receive a high school diploma. Question 3, if passed, would provide Transportation Network Drivers with the right to form unions and to collectively bargain with Transportation Network Companies. Question 4, if passed, would allow people 21 and older to grow, possess and use certain flu vaccines in order to protect yourself, your family, and your community from serious illness. MassDPH advises that everyone 6 months and older should receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting people from getting serinatural psychedelic substances in certain circumstances. Question 5, if passed, would gradually increase the minimum hourly wage an employer must pay a tipped worker over the course of five years, from 64 percent of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2025, to 100 percent of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2029. · Essex County Clerk of Courts Thomas Driscoll, Jr., a Democrat seeking reelection in a race contested by two challengers: Todd R. Angilly, an unenrolled candidate from Lynnfield, and Doris V. Rodriguez, an Independent candidate from Lawrence. · A race for the Registry of Deeds seat for the Essex Southern District between Eileen M. Duff, a Democrat from Gloucester, and Jonathan Edward Ring, a Rockport Republican. In-Person Voting can be an expensive option ously ill, being hospitalized, and dying from the virus.” Anyone seeking more COVID-19 vaccine information should contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) website. Residents can also call Saugus Director of Public Health Fralick at 781-231-4120 with any questions about the clinic. Saugus Town Clerk Schena noted that from a financial standpoint In-Person voting can cost more per voter than voting absentee or Early Mailin Voting. “Election workers make $15 an hour. Three people work 8-hour days for six days and there’s over-time for the regular staff,” Schena said. “There’s also building maintenance before and after the voting period in the library. Police officers may be called in to work a detail on Saturdays,” she said. The state does give some money back to communities for municipal costs related to In-Person Early voting, according to Schena. Schena said there’s also a situation in which voters may vote absentee in addition to In-Person Early Voting, which is usually caught by a system of checks and balances, but the task of finding duplicate votes does contribute to increased resources, Schena said. Many more citizens who don’t vote on Election Day are inclined to vote by Mailin Early Voting and Absentee voting than by In-Person Early Voting, according to Schena. “Last month, we mailed out close to 4,000 Early Voting and Absentee mail-in ballots, and we got back just under 1,600,” Schena said. “For the March Presidential Primary, we mailed out about 3,700 ballots and got back just under 1,600 back,” she said. Schena said that she has no problem with the In-Person Early Voting process for general or presidential elections. She recalled that initially in 2016, In-Person Early Voting lasted only a week and had more restrictions in place. “COVID changed all of that in 2020,” Schena said. “It went to two weeks with fewer restrictions. And they CAMPAIGN | SEE PAGE 3 ׉ 7cassandra://G3HcvdEln7MkCy-qVIlOtJ7cPsjXwy1jyz32PaJDLYU*`̰go\]/׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 Page 3 Saugus Historical Society World War ii Commemoration continues with stories from Saugonians who recalled personal experiences By Laura Eisner T he October meeting of the Saugus Historical Society was a continuation of the commemoration of World War II that was started with our April meeting. Jack Klecker, a Navy veteran from a more recent period, spoke about some of the contributions of the Navy to the successful outcome of World War II and brought a model of a Navy ship to show the audience. He also spoke about one particular Naval offi cer, John Howard Currant, who had an interesting history, earning a medal from Russia while serving in the U.S. Navy! Currant was not born in Saugus but he graduated from Saugus High School, living with his grandmother in East Saugus at that time. His actions during the war saved many Russian and U.S. sailors, which is the reason he was recognized by both nations. He was the uncle of Arlene Decareau, who attended the meeting with her husband Eugene Decareau. Bill Stewart – known to Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem” from his weekly CAMPAIGN| FROM PAGE 2 never changed it back,” she said. The In-Person Early Voting Schedule First Week Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No Sunday newspaper column in which he writes about sports and historical topics – spoke from his own experience about growing up in Saugus during World War II. Stewart was seven years old when he heard that Pearl Harbor had been attacked, and as the war went on he experienced the rationing and other changes that civilians went through to support the war eff ort. The Historical Society’s collection of yearbooks shows that students’ thoughts during the war years were strongly afHISTORICAL | SEE PAGE 5 John Howard Currant, who is shown here wearing his Navy uniform, served in World War II and was decorated by both the Russian and U.S. nations for his service. (Photo Courtesy to The Saugus Advocate) Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Jack Klecker’s model of a World War II Navy 600 Class Destroyer was of great interest to the audience at the October Saugus Historical Society meeting. 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Carl Spencer, who participated in all 22 Halloween seasons, cites a dedicated corps of volunteers who work with First Congregational Church to keep a town tradition going By Mark E. Vogler T he guy they call the point man of this year’s “Pumpkin Patch” in Saugus Center has spent countless hours over the past 22 years, volunteering his efforts to help make the sale of pumpkins and other good trucked in from Navajo Reservation in Farmington, N.M., a Saugus Center tradition. But Carl Spencer is modest when he talks about his ongoing role. “I’ve only been involved the last five or six years as the coordinator,” Spencer said in an interview this week as he helped his brother Brenton close down “the Patch” for the night on the lawn of First Congregational Church. “Other years, I helped – all 22 of them – just not running it. A lot of people who volunteered over the years have helped make this what it is,” he said. If there is one person who deserves special credit, he said, it’s his sister, Audrie Spencer, who now lives in Haverhill. “She’s the one who started it. She tried to do it as a fund-raiser [for First Congregational Church],” Spencer said, recalling how she learned about a program called Pumpkin Patch USA, which coordinates the destination of the pumpkins from the Navajo Reservation to communities all over the country. “She happened to see the information. She thought it was a good idea. And it was. Twenty-two years later, it’s become a tradition.” A second shipment of 1,600 large pumpkins arrived last weekend (Oct. 12). In addition, seven boxes containing 300 to 350 pumpkins apiece. “We had students from the High School and some of the Charter School kids helping us out,” Spencer said. “If you count those little ones, that’s 3,000 pumpkins total we received. Now we’ve got to try to sell them all,” he said. The church and the Navajo Reservation both benefit from the sale of pumpkins. But the agreement the church has with Pumpkin Patch USA won’t allow the sale of any pumpkins after Halloween, according to Spencer. “If there are any leftover on Nov. 1st, we will put a sign out that says ‘free pumpkins,’” he said. “There will be people who come by who have animals. They will either feed the animals or use the pumpkins for something else,” he said. “The smaller ones are good for cooking – you make pies and pumpkin bread or whatever. But you wouldn’t want to eat the big ones. The animals like them. The squirrels love them,” he said. What makes the “Pumpkin Patch” so special? “We got a lot of people coming back year after year who tell us that they wait specifically for these pumpkins to arrive,” Spencer said. “We had a guy a week ago from North Andover who used to live in Saugus come down with his kids to buy a pumpkin. A lot of Saugus people and people from neighboring towns keep coming back,” he said. “We got a lot of people just passing through. We got some people from Germany a couple of years ago who stopped and asked what we were doing. And we get people from Japan and South East Asia who’ve never even seen a pumpkin.” The vast number of visGerry 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 itors who stop to admire the pumpkins wind up taking some home, which contributes to the church and various noble causes. What began as a fund-raiser for the church’s Youth Group has continued to flourish as somewhat of a communitywide autumn attraction. Pumpkin sales have also helped fund the annual Danny Panico Memorial Scholarship Award. Panico, a longtime church member and Pumpkin Patch worker, died in 2017, and the scholarship is meant to honor his contributions. Local residents say if you hang around the “Pumpkin Patch” long enough, the spirit will move you. For some folks who travel great distances to get here, it’s a spur of the moment experience that they want to be a part of. “A few years ago, we had a truck driver from out-ofstate – the same truck driver who delivered the pumpkins – gave $100 to the church,” Spencer recalled. As long as First Congregational Church is around, Spencer figures, the great pumpkin tradition of Saugus will live on. The Annual Pumpkin Patch will run through Halloween, Oct. 31. Pumpkins of all sizes are 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 interested, please contact Carl Spencer at 781-233-9196 or just stop by and sign up. Brothers Brenton and Carl Spencer get ready to close down the “Pumpkin Patch” as the sun sets over Saugus Center. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Hundreds of pumpkins wait to be taken home. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) The smaller pumpkins are good for making pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ׉ 7cassandra://bpYpsLMgfIVNNEZ1r92YJ90MCn1n8q7y-1jEdfROqkQ-`̰go\]/׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 Page 5 A different Dunkin’ shop struck by motor vehicle, but business survives a shutdown By Mark E. Vogler A 55-year-old Lynn man has lost his privilege to drive indefinitely after his Ford pickup truck struck the Dunkin’ building at 35 Lincoln Ave. last Friday (Oct. 11) “Upon investigation, that driver was unable to explain to officers how he had driven into the building [and] as a result he was issued a citation for negligent operation,” the Saugus Police Department said in a press release about the accident, which occurred shortly after noon. “In addition, the driver was reported to the RMV as an immediate threat. As a result of that report, he will lose his right to operate a motor vehicle pending a hearing,” the statement said. The driver, who was not named, will appear at Lynn District Court sometime in the next few months, according to Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli. The chief said there is nothing additional to report at this time about the traffic citation the man faces. This is the second time in the past six months that a motor vehicle has struck one of the town’s local Dunkin’ shops. The Dunkin’ shop at 42 Hamilton St. finally opened recently – just days before the Lincoln Avenue crash – after being closed since April. Last Friday’s crash caused a HISTORICAL | FROM PAGE 3 fected by what was occurring in Europe and Asia, and sometimes close to our own shores. Several members of the faculty and many graduates left to fight or to work in war-related industries. Several members of the audience shared stories of their own relatives who fought in World War II. The Historical Society plans to pick up the World War II story again in the spring, sharing more stories of Saugonians who were involved. 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F or the second consecutive October weekend, the Theatre Company of Saugus will celebrate the Halloween season with three more performances of “Evil Dead the Musical.” This show takes all the elements of the cult classic fi lms “The Evil Dead” and “Evil Dead 2” and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time. WARNING: AN IMMATURE SHOW FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE. (CONTAINS BLOOD, ADULT LANGUAGE AND SEXUAL THEMES AND IS ALL Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 AROUND PRETTY GROSS.) Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee turned demon-killing hero) and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood fl ies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes… and all to music! There are performances set for October 18-19-20: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Please see the TCS Tickets page: https.//tcsaugus.org/ tickets/. The location is the TCS home at the American Legion Post 210 (44 Taylor St. in Saugus). “Evil Dead” is directed by Jason Hair-Wynn, who led the TCS production of “Little Shop of Horrors” in 2023. The music director is Shane Stecher. The stage manager is Ally Lewis. The production team includes assistant choreographer Jill C’mon Down and Visit Chris & His Associates! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins Green Label Sale Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! 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Brazis didn’t like the messy pile of worn-out tires that had grown on the ground at the Saugus CHaRM Center last month when a rack that was meant to store them until disposal had reached its capacity. “When I came in to begin the job [Oct. 31, 2022] in December 2022, I inherited a pile of tires,” Brazis recalled of his early days of work at the CHaRM Center, which is short for the town’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials. “We got rid of those in DeTIRED OUT | SEE PAGE 7 Chris 2024 MADE FOR HALLOWEEN: last weekend to see the frightening and hysterical “Evil Dead the Musical” performances by Theatre Company of Saugus. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Tokac, set designer Mark Elliott Damon, fi ght choreographer Amanda O’Donnell, costume designer Vanessa Phelon and lighting designer Billy Thompson. Presenting the cast of “Evil Dead”: • Ash … Brady Neiss-Moe • Linda … Dana Murray • Cheryl … Valerie Whiteneck • Scotty … Ian Page • Shelly … Mariah (Mulcahy) Hanzel • Annie … Caroline DeBrota • Ed … Andy LeBlanc • Jake … Mark Evan Damon • Fake Shemp … Lauren Thompson • Knowby … Brian Dion • Ensemble … Meg Brown, Chelsea Callahan, Shawyoun Shaidani, Michael Silvia, Melissa Sullivan TCS is pleased to welcome some new performers to its stage: Chelsea Callahan, Ian Page and Valerie Whiteneck. And they welcome back the other cast members who are TCS veterans. Many thanks to all the talented people who auditioned. “Evil Dead the Musical” has book and lyrics by George Reinblatt. The music is by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt. Additional lyrics are by Christopher Bond, and additional music is by Rob Daleman. The show is based on characters created by Sam Raimi, by special arrangement with Renaissance Pictures Ltd. & StudioCanal. 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A town employee crafted a rack out of recycled wooden pallets and two by fours to hold the discarded tires in a neat formation until they could be hauled off, Brazis said. But the pile of tires dropped off at the CHaRM fathe basement of the church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Volunteers will assemble at the food pantry on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, to help to distribute the meal baskets. The Food Pantry organizers ask anyone interested in volunteering to email the church offi ce to sign up at office@cliftondalecc.org Here are some other dates for people interested in receiving a Thanksgiving meal and those who want to donate food or help the cause: • In person registration is required on one of the following days: Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. during Food Pantry open hours: October 25 and November 1 and 8; Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 p.m. – sign up only, no Food Pantry: October 30 and Nocility grew to 286 before Brazis decided to have them removed on Oct. 1. “We didn’t have that many tires last year. This was a big load and I guess the place was getting tired,” Brazis quipped. Brazis added that the situation refl ected the slogan that he had printed on the t-shirts of town employees who work vember 6. • Are you able to donate or volunteer? Donate by Friday, November 8: jarred or canned gravy, cranberry sauce, canned veggies, boxed stuffing mix, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed mac & cheese, cornbread mix and dessert mix. Donations can be dropped off during Food Pantry hours (9:30-11 a.m.) or by appointment by emailing offi ce@cliftondalecc.org; they can also be dropped off at the Saugus Public Library during regular library hours. • Volunteer on Saturday, November 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: help to distribute meal baskets. Please email the church to sign up: volunteer:offi ce@cliftondalecc.org The Food Pantry will be closed on Friday, November 29, in honaround trash and recycling materials in the CHaRM Center behind the Department of Public Works Building at 515 Main St. “Trash never sleeps – that’s our slogan,” Brazis said. “We only had one rack there. No way one rack is going to hold 286 tires. 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Ranked as one of the top teams in Massachusetts Division 3 (No. 6 out of 68 teams), Martinez’s squad has impressed on both ends of the fi eld, consistently competing at a high level. Martinez refl ected on the team’s recent 4-2 win over Bishop Fenwick, a game that held personal significance. “Saugus and Fenwick have always been rivalries, more so now because I used to coach there and had those girls for four years,” she said. The game, which was tied 2-2 with less than fi ve minutes to play, saw the Sewell sisters – Shawn and Shalyn – play key roles in securing the victory. Shawn Sewell scored the go-ahead goal with an assist from Shalyn, and minutes later, Shalyn found her sister again for a header to clinch the win. The game also served as a fundraiser for cancer research, a cause close to Martinez’s heart. 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(Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) center,” she said. “They created a page for us... and we brought in over $1,000.” In their most recent league match, Saugus dominated Salem with a 6-2 victory. Madison Botta led the way with a hat trick and two assists, while Shawn Sewell added two goals, and Shalyn Sewell contributed a goal and two assists. Danica Schena had one assist. Martinez gave her second-string players signifi cant time in the second half. Looking ahead, Martinez knows the importance of her team’s upcoming matches. They are now trying to secure the highest seed possible in the postseason. “We have Peabody, which is always a big match. They also tied Danvers, so that’s going to be a big match for us,” she said. While the offensive firepower of players like Botta and the Sewell sisters garners attention, Martinez is quick to credit her defense. “We wouldn’t be as successful as we are without my back four,” she said, highlighting the leadership of captain Layla Manderson, who, “in my opinion, is probably one of the strongest defenders in the league.” Martinez also pointed out the contributions of sophomore center TIRED OUT | FROM PAGE 7 fi lled and the tires kept coming,” he said. This week, Brazis laid out a plan he hopes will allow for back Maria Garcia and wing defenders Liliana Hernandez and Ashley Resendez, noting how well the group has jelled this season. As Saugus gears up for the fi nal stretch of the regular season, Martinez remains confi dent in her team’s ability to compete at a high level. “Everybody has been contributing to the points this year, which is great,” she said, emphasizing the depth and versatility of her roster. With only four games remaining before the postseason, Saugus is positioning itself as a strong contender in Division 3. “Peabody and St. Mary’s will be good preps for the tournament,” Martinez said, noting that the competition will only intensify as they approach the playoff s. SAUGUS MIAA POWER RANKINGS UPDATED The latest MIAA power rankings for Saugus fall sports teams are out. The aforementioned girls soccer team leads the way in Division 3 with an 11-1-2 record and No. 6 seed, up four slots. The Sachems are right behind No. 5 Danvers (10-2-3). Weston is the SPORTS ROUNDUP | SEE PAGE 9 neat storage of old tires at the center for years to come. He’s asked for the construction of fi ve more tire racks, which he TIRED OUT | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://6fllNomuXZQ2hm65i4ZfRsTrozqONEDISJ1seO8j8yk'A`̰go\]/׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 Page 9 SPORTS ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 8 No. 1 seed, followed by Medfi eld, Norwell and Nipmuc Regional. Weston, Norwell and North Reading (No. 7) are the lone unbeaten teams in the division. The Saugus football team is ranked No. 27 at 1-4 in the 35-team Division 5. The top 16 teams make the tourney, and you also need to win at least three games to be in the mix, meaning the Sachems would have to win their fi nal three games. The Saugus field hockey team is ranked No. 47 out of 56 teams in Division 3 with a 2-9-1 mark. Teams can make the tourney with a .500 or better record or a top 32 spot in the rankings. The Saugus boys soccer team is ranked No. 41 out of 65 teams in Division 3. The Sachems are 5-8-2 with three games to go and would need to win all three to make the postseason, unless they can creep up to No. 32. The Saugus girls volleyball team is ranked No. 54 out of 64 teams in Division 3. At 5-8 with five games to go, the team needs to win four to qualify. SAUGUS HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY There will be a Saugus High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, November 2 at 6:00pm at Saugus struggles in 21-0 loss to Salem as off ensive woes continue By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School football team couldn’t finish off drives in a 21-0 loss to Salem at home on Thursday, Oct. 10. It was a game where their defense made key stops but the offense struggled to capitalize. The shutout dropped Saugus to 1-4 on the season, while Salem improved to 3-2 after the Northeastern Conference matchup. The Sachems started freshman Eli Fialho at quarterback, making his varsity debut. Head Coach Steve Cummings explained the decision to move Jordan Rodriguez, normally the starting quarterback, to receiver in order to leverage his athleticism in other ways. “Jordan’s a really good athlete, and with him at quarterback, he was always in the teeth of the defense,” Cummings said. “We thought we could get him some easier touches at receiver, where he could use his athleticism and fantastic hands. So we went with Eli at quarterback, and I think he did well for his fi rst game.” Fialho showed some promise, connecting with Jay Arnett on a nice crossing route early on and scrambling for a fi rst down to keep a drive alive. The freshman almost connected on some deeper throws that could have changed the complexion of the game. “Eli made some nice throws and missed a couple of deep balls by just inches,” Cummings said. “We’re literally talking inches away from touchdowns. It’s just part of the growing pains of having a young quarterback out there, but he throws the ball well, and he’s making strides every week.” Despite the off ensive struggles, Saugus’ defense kept them in the game. Cody Munafo was instrumental in the fi rst half, making back-to-back big plays to force a turnover on downs, including a 7-yard tackle for loss and a sack. Ryan Shea was a standout in the secondary, coming up with two interceptions that gave Saugus much-needed opportunities. “Ryan is such a ball hawk at safety,” Cummings said. “He reads the game so well and breaks on the ball quickly. He almost had a third interception, but he collided with another defender at the last second. He’s been rock solid for us all year.” Salem’s off ense, led by running back Alvin Laurent, broke through in the second quarter with an 11-yard touchdown run, giving the Witches a 7-0 lead at halftime. Saugus had its chances, including after Shea’s second interception set them up at the Salem 41 with 28 seconds left. But the Sachems couldn’t convert, leaving them scoreless at the break. The Witches extended their lead in the third quarter when Laurent scored his second touchdown of the night on an 8-yard run, putting Salem up 14-0. A late pick-six by SaSTRUGGLES | SEE PAGE 17 Open 9-6 Tues.-Fri. / 9-5 Sat. / Closed Sun. & Mon. 2024 Saugus High School Sachems Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team, shown from left to right: top row: Gabriella Cvijic, Natalie Justice, Layla Manderson, Victoria Carter, Maria Garcia, Danica Schena, Ashley Rezendes, Shawn Sewell and Head Coach April Martinez; bottom row: Shalyn Sewell, Hannah Duong, Amanda Rezendes, Sydney Deleidi, Kendall Hatch, Georgia Condakes, Selena Garcia, Taylor Deleidi and Madison Botta. (Advocate photo) the Elks. 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Senior Atkings Raymond at Saugus High School last Wednesday night Captains Koby Jette and Jordan Rodriguez Seniors, shown from left to right: Samy Chahid, Atkings Raymond, Connor Bloom, Wilderson LaFortune, Anthony DeAngelis, Cody Munafo and Javier Cruz-Fuentes. Senior Samy Chahid Senior Cody Munafo Coaches, shown from left to right: Top row: Mark Poto, Greg Bluestein, D.J. Macdonald and David De Souza; bottom row: Tommy DeSimone, Head Coach Steve Cummings and Shane Rhuda. Senior Connor Bloom (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Senior Javier Cruz-Fuentes ׉ 7cassandra://lKswsix7_6H2eidDpnzFAouu0lOoCrd8D6pzEURqQcE5!`̰go\]/ ׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 Page 11 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T he flower show at the Topsfield Fair had two different displays in the Garden Club hallway section of the flower barn – one set of flower arrangements and plant entries was judged on the Friday the fair opened and displayed until Tuesday evening, while the second set of displays was judged on Wednesday morning and shown until the fair ended Monday night. Some members of the Saugus Garden Club displayed native plants from their garden in the latter display and were thrilled to find they won awards. A common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) sprig from a shrub in my garden was entered in the Garden Club’s competition and won first prize! Donna Manoogian won two awards for stems of native plants she entered from her garden: second prize for a goldenrod (Solidago sp.) and third prize for her butterfly weed (Asclepias sp.) seed pods. The common witch hazel is the last native shrub to bloom in our area, with four-petalled yellow flowers blooming any time from September to early December, depending on weather. Its foliage also turns a bright yellow and steals the show until the leaves fall, then the small yellow blossoms become very noticeable on the bare twigs. In damp areas at Breakheart, many of these shrubs are in bloom. New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) are annuals that bloom late into the fall, usually until a killing frost. Back in 1994 one of my clients had some that bloomed until November 22 when plummeting temperatures and an early snowstorm put an end to them. Some other annuals, such as marigolds (Tagetes spp.), also can keep blooming despite cooling temperatures until the air temperatures reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the latest garden plants to bloom in fall is white snakeroot (Ageratina altissima ‘Chocolate’, formerly known as Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’) because of its brownish foliage during the summer, which gradually turns greener in fall. The small flower heads are white and provide an intriguing contrast against the darker leaves. The common name snakeroot refers to the old belief that the plant could cure snakebite venom. However, another common name, fall poison, seems closer to the fact since parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten. It is blooming beautifully in Dee LeMay’s garden now, managing to stand out among all the vivid colors of fall leaves and annual flowers that surround it at this season. Irises are generally not thought of as fall bloomers since we most often see irises blooming near Memorial Day. However, some Common witch hazel from a shrub in Saugus blooms in the floral exhibit at the Topsfield Fair. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) cultivars can bloom again in fall if the conditions are right. One of the most consistent rebloomers is ‘Immortality’ (Iris germanica ‘Immortality’), which can rebloom around Columbus Day or later. Its white flowers are slightly fragrant, a breath of spring near the close of the gardening year. Fall color is nearing its peak in our area. Maples continue to glow in bright reds and oranges, especially red maple (Acer rubrum) and sugar maple (Acer saccharum). Both are native to New England woods. Red maples are popular as street trees as they are fairly tolerant of road salt. In early New England, sugar maples were among the most popular street trees in rural areas, but as road surfaces were changed from dirt and gravel to asphalt pavement, deicing chemicals and salts required to prevent winter skidding made it impossible for sugar maples to thrive close to the roads. Honey locusts (Gleditsia triacJack Skelly, Zero the dog and friends enjoy the fall weather near the Saugus River. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) anthos) are glowing bright yellow in many locations around town. They were very popular street trees in the 1970s to 1990s largely because of their compound leaves with tiny leaflets, which minimized the necessity of raking in the fall. Honey locusts can be found in Saugus Center along Central Street, at Donna Mano o gian ’s prize-winning butterfly weed and goldenrod traveled back to Saugus from the Topsfield Fair in style. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Dee LeMay’s ‘Chocolate’ Eupatorium is a perennial treat for the late October Garden – blooming along with colorful annual New Guinea impatiens. (Photo courtesy of Dee LeMay) An array of spooky characters seem about to surround you in Tonya Chadwick’s garden near Saugus Center. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) the Senior Center and in many parking lots of Route 1 businesses. For a time, it was almost the only tree species considered for urban areas, but in recent decades planners have realized that diversity is better and are trying to use a greater variety of tree species. Too many of one species planted close together encourages the spread of disease and insects, The threat of mosquito and tick-borne diseases has decreased as the weather cools, so people can throw on an extra sweater and go on their walks with a bit more confidence or finish up their garden chores before the ground freezes. The fall foliage adds so much to the autumn scenery around town, along with the scarecrows, pumpkins and other “fall-oween” decorations seen around town. Beware of the skeletons and zombies sprouting from the ground, ghosts oozing through the windows, giant green hands waiting to pounce, witches who can’t wait to put a spell on you and all the other spooky things that have appeared in local gardens! Some of these can best be viewed in the daylight, while others have a more dramatic presence at night, with lights that can’t fully be appreciated until after dark. Last night’s full moon was the hunter’s moon, also this year’s biggest and brightest of the supermoons. It will still look very close to full tonight, so it is worth an evening walk, especially if you missed it last night. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a Iris ‘Immortality’ reblooms near the end of the growing season. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Sugar maple and honey locust leaves swept against the curb on Central Street (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) 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. 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Just in time to host the Board of Selectmen’s meeting that was scheduled there for last night. And just in time for next Wednesday’s (Oct. 23) free COVID-19/Flu Vaccine Clinic scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To tell you the truth, even with the chairs and tables still stacked up on the stage or on the floor immediately outside the auditorium, I’ve never seen the place looking this great. Now, after making the auditorium aesthetically pleasing, all the town has to do is get an audible sound system installed so the acoustics of the chamber are enhanced, too. Stay tuned. Parental Misconduct at Serino Stadium It’s just too bad that a small group of adults from Saugus and Salem who were attending a Saugus Youth Football game on Oct. 6 spoiled things for the two teams of kids and their coaches who were competing Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Oct. 18) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity. If you are able to donate to the food pantry, you can also stop by during those hours or drop donations off at the Saugus Public Library during library hours. A SNEAK PEAK: Here’s a photo shot on Tuesday night (Oct. 15) through an open door of the new and improved second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall, which was supposed to be ready in time for last night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting. on the field. It’s also too bad that the incident once again sparked TV and radio coverage that sullied Saugus’ reputation and public image. I’d wager to say that the childish and bratty behavior of adults at a youth sporting event happens in practically every community in Massachusetts. The Saugus incident won’t be the first or last time it happens in Saugus or anyplace else. It gets me thinking about the similar misconduct I observed when I managed a youth league LET THE PROS HANDLE IT! ™ Say “NO” to Cleaning Out Your Gutters. baseball team of kids from ages 10 to 12 during the summer of my senior year in High School in Swansea, Mass., and the first two years of my college experience at UMass Amherst. I remember keeping a diary of the numerous transgressions by parents that I observed, transforming it into a term paper for a Sociology Class at UMass and later handing it to a sportswriter for The Spectator, a weekly newspaper that was published in the neighboring town of Somerset. 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We’re looking to install our NEXT GENERATION gutter guard on your home! FULL SERVICE GUTTER PROTECTION – SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INSPECTION NOW! 1-888-617-2908 ter the article was published, the writer began working on organizing an Independent Little League in Swansea. In my three years of managing the Tigers in the Minor League branch of the Swansea Little League, I witnessed some outrageous behavior of parents who lost sight of the ideals and purpose of youth baseball – to promote physical fitness, good sportsmanship and teamwork among the young athletes. In too many unfortunate cases, youth baseball in my hometown became an outlet for adults to fulfill their sports fantasies through the lives of their kids. I’m sure it goes on in any community. Parents get carried away emotionally over a kid’s game. They take it too seriously and bad things happen. Bad things, like fighting the parents of their kids’ rival in the stands, like what happened at Serino Stadium. Saugus 4-1-1 gearing up for 2025 Selectman Corinne Riley, who was the driving force behind a nifty program that helps newcomers to Saugus – as well as old-timers – get better acquainted with their community, said she regrets that “Saugus 4-1-1” didn’t happen this fall after successful Saturdays at the Saugus Middle-High School over the past two years. “The Saugus 4-1-1 Committee would like everyone to know that the Saugus 4-1-1 event will be taking place, but will be held in March 2025,” Selectman Riley said in a recent announcement. “Invitations to all new residents as well as non-profits will be mailed out in January. We are looking forward to having this wonderful event for new residents as well as those who have been here for years to learn what Saugus has to offer! More detailed information will be coming soon,” she said. Stay tuned for updates on “Saugus 4-1-1.” Legion Breakfasts today The American Legion Post 210 has begun its 2024-25 breakfast season. There’s a good deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We received one nomination for a “Shout Out” this week. Janice Jarosz offered a huge collective “Shout Out” for the many who working behind the scenes to make this year’s upcoming Christmas Tree Festival a great event: “The MEG Foundation members are getting very busy in preparing for the 2024 Christmas Tree Festival opening on November 8, from 3-8PM and continue on November 9, 3-8 PM; November 10 from 12 noon to 5 PM, November 15, 3 – 8 PM and November16, from 3 – 8 PM 2024. “Committee members have been meeting for several weeks preparing for all the new and exciting events that will be taking place throughout the Festival! “If you are interested in sponsoring a tree for your group or organization, please contact Linda Ross at auntilinda88@gmail. com, or cell 617-686-4645 at your earliest convenience as space is limited.” Chris Luongo, chair of the Saugus Republican Town Committee, said he’s looking forward to being a part of the upcoming MEG event. “It would be wonderful to put a picture of the Republican tree from the event and advertise the Meg Foundation at the same time,” Luongo said this week. Of course, he put a plug in for the Republican Town Committee. “If you are interested in joining the Republican Town Committee, you can reach me at luongo118@aol.com,” he said. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://XHI1548wiKHbEsrWLbgz8nJ-dF9i_kgm5cA1Br-s7MI)S`̰go\]/ ׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 Page 13 Meet the Saugus High School Sachems/Northeast Metro Tech Varsity Knights Cross Country Co-Op Team Boys Cross Country team, shown from left to right: Back row: Nicoli Joseph, Victor Gonzalez, Colin DeCarlo, Joshua Peters and Seth Hamilton; front row: Colin Santos, Rhys McDowell, Kieran Duffy, Wilder Urrutia, Kason Imbrogna and Cory Simmons. Girls Cross Country team, shown from left to right: Back row: Aniyah Gomez Reyes, Stephanie Santos, Brianny Muneton, Cassidy Robertson, Elizabeth Old, Marianely Diaz, Angel Zuniga, Onome Ugbudia and Brianna Solis; front row: Ebelin Hernandez, Lizzy Cruz, Dayanara Zelaya, Destiny Bolognese, Maria Candido, Reina Martino and Schesnica Juste. Boys Seniors, shown from left to right: Kneeling: Rhys McDowell, Kieran Duffy and Wilder Urrutia; standing: Nicoli Joseph, Victor Gonzalez, Joshua Peters and Colin DeCarlo. Northeast Knights from Malden: Stephanie Santos, Cory Simmons, Kieran Duffy, Schesnica Juste and Maria Candido at Breakheart Reservation last Thursday. Girls’ Co-Captains, shown from left to right: Head Coach Justin Fitzgerald with Captains Aniyah Gomez Reyes, Lizzy Cruz and Marianely Diaz, of Revere. Northeast Knights from Revere: Nicoli Joseph, Marianely Diaz, Dayanara Zelaya and Brianny Muneton. SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 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. Knights flea market and craft fair tomorrow The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 plans to hold its Festive Holiday Flea Market and Craft Fair tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. There are 22 venSaugus High School junior Kason Imbrogna dors with a lot of cool stuff this year. The admission and parking are free. Come bring a friend. Anyone with questions can call the Knights of Columbus at 781-233-9858. For more information, Paul Giannetta can also be reached at 978-239-1392. Halloween Pet Parade Oct. 20 Breakheart Reservation will be hosting its Second Annual Sachems Boys Captains, shown from left to right: Rhys McDowell, Kieran Duffy, of Malden, Wilder Urrutia and Head Coach Justin Fitzgerald. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Halloween Pet Parade on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation (177 Forest St., Saugus). There will be a $10 donation to enter the costume contest – cash only. Prizes will be awarded for best behavior and best pet costume. Raffle prizes will be open to all who donate. This fall event will include the pet parade, the pet costume contest, pet photo opportunities, local vendors, raffles and giveaways. The event is sponsored by the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), the Friends of Breakheart Reservation and Peter A. Rossetti Insurance Agency, Inc. For questions, please call Joyce at 781-233-1855, extension 1019 or Lisa at 781-8087817. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14 ׉ 7cassandra://YK9Qofqv72YkjsTOFzzzQf6yHQWqZrdFstDjHUTYLnI-`̰go\]/ go\]/  PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://ap-J2DXtI1mTKYfpdhYI3-wC1tfbZPxT1xQhETe-AzYk`)׉ 7cassandra://NPIQ__xfNbRrveJjtFn0XYQrEeChhy82PJgeOz8nw-o͔`J׉ 7cassandra://kF8_4nWSXOpkZ55FY3hdfwfxwQ7MlhiiipmKvP8uw6w(`̰go\]/Bט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://9Q-xiPxRh7ClDKvk5mSjsCLEd4NXYEvQpTBokHJjCTU`)׉ 7cassandra://LiYwGrqpYTmJTKtXaKJMXfLb7MuFxvH6APS9Exvy33s͔`J׉ 7cassandra://4EjegXXbJDfzOEADvaZE03mwsQyK4fSMtlPqwH3DJdE)@`̰go\]/Cנgo\]/J 6̕9ׁHhttp://www.hqgsaugus.orgׁ ׁ Јנgo\]/IX̢9ׁHmailto:saugusdar@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 Health and Wellness Fair Oct. 21 The Saugus-Everett Elks and the Saugus Senior Center are teaming up to cosponsor a Health and Wellness Fair on Monday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St., Saugus). There will be a variety of health organizations that will off er free health screenings, educational tables, giveaways, raffl es and much more. This is a free event and open to the public for all ages. Household Hazardous Waste Day The town will host a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Belmonte STEAM Academy (25 Dow St.). There is no cost to Saugus residents who discard allowed items at the Household Hazardous Waste Day. The following items can be disposed of at this event: Household Materials: Acids (Corrosives); Aerosol Cans; Art Supplies; Batteries; Chemistry Set and Photography Chemicals; Fiberglass Resins; Furniture, Floor and Metal Polishers and Strippers; Mercury Containing Devices; Moth Balls/Crystals; Oil Paint; Paint Thinners; Varnish; Stain/Shellac (NO Latex); Rug and Upholstery Cleaners; Solvent Adhesives; Turpentine and Paint Solvents; Wood Preservatives; Hair Dye; Nail Polish Remover; Toilet Cleaners; Brighteners; Chlorine Bleach; Spot Removers; Spray Starch; Whiteners; Drain and Oven Cleaners (Note: Latex paint can be dried out and disposed of with your curbside trash.); Lawn and Garden Materials; Cesspool Cleaners (Corrosives); Flammable Liquids/Gasoline; Flea and Tick Powders; Fire Starters; Herbicides and Pesticides; No-Pest Strips; Poisons; Pool Chemicals; Propane Tanks, Empty or Up to 20 lbs.; Automotive Products; Antifreeze; Batteries; Brake Fluid; Carburetor ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing for a Special Permit on the request of owners Adam Dion, 27 Suffolk St, Chelsea, MA & Ilya Gluskin, 1 Marblehead St., North Reading, MA. Name of proposed business: Plunge Boston Wellness & Recovery Studio for cold plunge, sauna, red light, normatec compression & body work physical therapy. Business location: 880 Broadway, Saugus, MA. This Public Hearing will be held at the Saugus Town Hall, Second floor auditorium, Saugus, MA on November 19, 2024, at 7:05 PM. Debra Panetta, Chairman Meredith K. Casagrande Clerk October 18, 25, 2024 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Cleaner; Oil (used) and Radiator Flush Solvents and Degreasers; Tire Cleaners; Transmission Fluid. Please contact Town of Saugus Recycling Director Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Halloween at Town Hall Saugus will offi cially welcome its children for a Trick-or-Treat event on Oct. 31. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said recently that he plans on opening Town Hall to Saugus children for 90 minutes on Halloween afternoon for a special trick-or-treat event. Children and their parents or guardians are invited to stop by Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 2:30-4 p.m. They will be greeted by Town Hall employees, who will hand out candy and assorted treats to the visitors. “We’d love to see Saugus families join us for this fun – and free – Halloween celebration,” the town manager said in a press release issued by his offi ce. Saugus Town Hall is located at 298 Central St. in Saugus. Saugus DAR prepares for Veterans Day Field of Flags Preparations for the Fourth Annual Veterans Day Field of Flags to be placed on the lawn of the Saugus Town Hall to honor and remember all veterans on Nov. 11 is underway. The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring this event to honor all veterans, living or deceased, including those currently serving. American fl ags may be sponsored through the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at a cost of $5 each. The fl ags will be placed on the Saugus Town Hall lawn prior to Nov. 11 and will wave throughout the week until Nov. 12 with your veteran’s name on the fl ag. Flags may be sponsored to honor a family member, friend, neighbor or employee who has served or is currently serving our country. The deadline to sponsor fl ags is Oct. 30. You may send a check ($5 per fl ag) made payable to Parson Roby Chapter along with the information of the veteran – Name/Rank/Branch of Service/ Years or War, if known – to TreaTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 Sa nir Sa a nior y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Find a Cheaper Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to fi nd and sign up for a cheaper plan. Shopping Around Dear Shopping, I’m happy to hear you’re comparing your Medicare coverage options this fall! Research shows that many Medicare benefi ciaries with Part D coverage can lower their prescription drug costs by shopping among plans each year during the open enrollment season, which runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. There could be another Part D plan in your area that covers the drugs you take with fewer restrictions or with lower costs. You never know until you look. You’ll also be happy to know that thanks to the Infl ation Reduction Act, in 2025 annual outof-pocket costs will be capped at $2,000 for all Medicare Part D benefi ciaries. Here are some tips and tools to help you shop and compare Part D plans. Plan Finder Tool If you have internet access and are comfortable using a computer, you can easily shop for and compare all Medicare drug plans in your area and enroll in a new plan online, and it only takes a few minutes. Just go to Medicare’s Plan Finder Tool at Medicare.gov/fi nd-aplan. You can do a general search on the right side of the page, under the title “Continue without logging in.” If you wish to save your drugs and pharmacy information, you can log into or create your Medicare account on the left side of the page. Next, type in your ZIP code and choose the type of coverage you’re looking for, enter the drugs you take, choose the pharmacies you use, and indicate whether you are interested in a mail order option. The plan fi nder will then display results for plans in your area. Be aware that a plan may not cover all the drugs you take, but it may cover alternatives. It will also tell you if the plan has a deductible and how much the monthly premium is. Initially, the plans will be sorted by “lowest drug + premium costs.” This is the closest estimate to what you may pay out of pocket for your Part D coverage for the year. You can select “plan details” to fi nd out more specifi cs about coverage, including any coverage restrictions that might apply to your drugs. Before enrolling, it is a good idea to call the plan directly to confirm any information you read on plan fi nder, as information may not be completely up to date. If you need help, you can call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and they can do this for you over the phone. Or contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. To fi nd a local SHIP counselor call 877-839-2675 or see ShipHelp.org. Any changes to coverage you make will take eff ect Jan. 1, 2025. If you take no action during open enrollment, your current coverage will continue next year. Extra Help If you’re lower-income and having a hard time paying your medication costs, you may be eligible for Medicare’s “Extra Help” program. This is a federal low-income subsidy that helps pay Part D premiums, deductibles and copayments. To be eligible, your annual income must be under $22,590 or $30,660 for married couples living together, and your assets (not counting your home, personal possessions, vehicles, life insurance policies or burial expenses) must be below $17,220 or $34,360 for married couples. For more information or to apply, call Social Security at 800-772-1213 or visit SSA.gov/medicare/partd-extra-help. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ior ׉ 7cassandra://kF8_4nWSXOpkZ55FY3hdfwfxwQ7MlhiiipmKvP8uw6w(`̰go\]/ ׉ElTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 surer, 27 Pearson St., Saugus, MA 01906. After noon on Nov. 11, you can pick up your sponsored flag to either keep or put on a grave. 2021 was our first year sponsoring the Field of Flags and it has been a huge success. So many members of the community stopped by to thank us in remembering our veterans this way. There were over 140 flags sponsored with veterans’ names waving in the wind, and we hope for many more veterans to be sponsored this year. REMEMBER OUR VETERANS! All proceeds from the Veterans Field of Flags will support the Daughters of the American Revolution’s mission to preserve American history and secure America’s future through education and promoting patriotism. For more information on how to sponsor a flag or on joining the Parson Roby Chapter DAR, please email parsonroby. saugusdar@gmail.com Fall Curbside Leaf Collection Dates Town Manager Scott Crabtree’s office this week released the dates for the Fall curbside leaf collection: Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 1; Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Saturday Nov. 16; (one day delay this week due to Veterans Day); Monday, Dec. 2 to Friday, Dec. 6. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day, between Monday and Friday on these dates listed. Leaves should be left outside at the curb by 7 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on the request Ricardo Carvalho da Silva, of Riccasi Executive Transportation, Corp (RET CORP), located at 70 Springdale Ave, Saugus, MA 01906 for a Livery license Limousine. This Public Hearing will be held at the Saugus Town Hall, second floor auditorium, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA on November 5, 2024 at 6:05 PM. Debra Panetta, Chairman Meredith K. Casagrande Clerk October 18, 2024 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES24C0336CA In the matter of: Charley Ryan Maloney CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by Rachael Hudson on behalf of Charley Ryan Maloney of Saugus, MA requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: Charley Ryan Hudson. IMPORTANT NOTICE Any person may appear for the purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Essex Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/29/2024. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 11, 2024 PAMELA CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE October 18, 2024 a.m. on the appropriate days. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If you are using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Yard waste stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St., or at the Saugus Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. Missed pickups” will not be conducted. Please contact Recycling Director Scott Brazis at 781-2314036 with any questions. Hammersmith Quilters SOME HALLOWEEN READING: There are all sorts of books available in the Children’s Room of the Saugus Public Library to get kids in the right fall spirit during October. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) Guild Craft Fair is Nov. 6 The Hammersmith Quilters Guild Craft Fair will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St., Saugus). The Guild members are selling handmade, beautiful items. Think holiday shopping! Cash and checks are recommended. A scissors sharpener will be available. www.hqgsaugus.org Here’s what’s going on at the THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 GIBNEY VS. HOSSACK SJC CASE T his was a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) case decided in April of this year regarding words used in the Last Will and Testament of Heather Hossack. In this case, the testator, Heather Hossack used the words in a devise to her mother “if she survives me”. the SJC in this case took the position that the phrase “if she survives me”, together with other provisions in her Will, demonstrated, as a matter of law, the testator’s intent to avoid application of the anti-lapse statute under Mass General Laws, Chapter 190B, Section 2-603, which provides that where a devisee falls within a class of specific familial relatives of the testator and where the devisee predeceases the testator, the devise does not lapse but falls to the living issue of the predeceased devisee. The anti-lapse statute is based on a judgment about the typical testator’s probable intent to preserve the devise for the predeceased devisee’s lineal descendants, thereby keeping the devise in the family. A testator can avoid the default presumption by indicating a contrary intention shown by the terms of the Will. This case presented the question of whether a testator’s choice to make a fell into the residuary estate thereby rightfully belonging to Thomas Gibney. He was a caretaker neighbor of Heather and her health care agent. The SJC found that Heather Hossack intended to avoid the anti-lapse statute by including the words “if she survives me”. A devise, other than a redevise to an individual “if she survives me”, demonstrates a contrary intention to avoid the application of the anti-lapse statute. The SJC in this case answered this question in the positive, and the devise then fell into the residuary clause of the Will. Thomas Gibney was the residuary beneficiary of the Will and he therefore was entitled to the devise. Heather left cash assets to her 85 year-old mother, Ethel Wyman, “if she survives me”. Ethel died before Heather. Heather’s brother John Hossack filed the action in court claiming that he should have received the cash assets as a lineal descendant of his mother Ethel Wyman. The SJC found that the devise of the cash assets to Ethel Wyman lapsed and the cash assets siduary devise, that fails for any reason becomes part of the residuary estate. When a Will imposes no survivorship condition or alternate disposition on a devise if the devisee predeceases the testator, there is no indication in the terms of the Will that the testator contemplated the possibility that the devisee might predecease her. As such, the anti-lapse statute fills in the testator’s missing intent with a presumption against disinheritance of certain lineal descendants, allowing the devisee’s living issue (i.e. children or grandchildren) to take in the devisee’s stead. Courts will always review the Will as a whole in order to determine the testator’s intent. That is precisely how the SJC decided this very important case. Joseph D. Ca taldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. ׉ 7cassandra://4EjegXXbJDfzOEADvaZE03mwsQyK4fSMtlPqwH3DJdE)@`̰go\]/go\]/  PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://iokx_w9M1vQ5sH7nNyOhRCu3YBJ3w7WKNrGXixqe5Ew {`)׉ 7cassandra://PBXI6Ijg8OpkgFCB3msKkfsTFZMFAIkwL85nWS-I0C8͠`J׉ 7cassandra://GPZ7GpFesnj6xxnAgKq8F70iz-3mf-dTDEl9O94SckQ+S`̰go\]/Kט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://38ILApvjPg9F_K4Waz6q41v6ygjKA1ygx9_0lXHgPfY `)׉ 7cassandra://n5OcCZcZy8-1a2wYgupLmloGf1gW05oorK9li1Jfxt0ͦ`J׉ 7cassandra://30zeodWWT8uYzZhhY5yWcoFXxOsRmlECgXMmaCRDYqc/`̰go\]/Lנgo\]/Q9ׁHmailto:Bettyannemasha@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנgo\]/Pdہ̲9ׁHhttp://sauguspubliclibrary.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E!3Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 OBITUARIES Ursula A. Clark the late Hermann and Dora (Meyer) Kuhlmann. Ursula and her sister, Hannelore, grew up in Bremen Germany during WW II, often running to bomb shelters. Although growing up in Germany during the war was difficult, she still had fond memories of her childhood. In 1952 Ursula emigrated to America and became a Citizen. Ursula loved America! She met the love of her life, O f Saugus. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday October 12th at Tufts Medical Center in Boston at the age of 93. Born and raised in Germany, she was the daughter of SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 Saugus Public Library Five bucks for a bag of books! The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are offering quite a bargain – $5 for a bag of books. Purchase a New Friends of the Humane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 BUYER1 Diaz, Mayka J BUYER2 Diaz-Vargas Sr, Edgar M William (Bill) Clark and married in 1954. Ursula and Bill settled in Saugus; the couple raised a wonderful family and shared 52 years together before Bill’s passing in November of 2006. Ursula was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Spending time with her family meant everything to Ursula whether it was going for a walk, dinner or the holidays. Saugus Public Library mesh book bag at the Main Desk for $5 and fill it with as many books as you’d like. Proceeds benefit the New Friends so they can support public library services in Saugus. Teen Creative Writing Group: Are you interested in writing stoWhile raising her family she held several jobs and for many of the later years as a baker at the local Stop & Shop, retiring just shy of her 90th birthday. Ursula was an avid world traveler and has the unique distinction of having set foot on all 7 continents. This includes exotic locations like Madagascar, Bali, and the Galapagos Islands. She has hiked Machu Picchu and the Mayan pyramids in Central America. She has skied all over the United States and Europe including the Swiss and Italian Alps. As recently as six weeks ago she traveled across the Atlantic aboard the Queen Mary 2 and visited her hometown in Germany, with some of her children and grandchildren. Her passport is a testimony to her amazing life and her endless wanderries, a novel or poetry? Come to the Teen Creative Writing Group! It will be at 6:00 in the Brooks Room at the Saugus Public Library on Monday, Oct. 21. Our number is 781-231-4168. Dropins welcome! Rachel Huntington, the Reference and Young Adult Librarian, will be leading the class. Keeping us in stitches: Children in the second grade and up with an interest in sewing can learn to sew using needle, thread, fabric (and maybe a sewing machine) with their teachers, Miss Joyce and Miss Kristin on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library. Pongala Photographs: Susan lust. She made many friends around the world including the penguins of Antarctica! She was very active and athletic and had a wide variety of interests including bike riding, figure skating, roller skating, tennis, horseback riding, mountain hiking and jogging to name a few. She was a member of the YMCA for 60 years where she enjoyed swimming, yoga, and Zumba. She also loved dancing, especially square dancing with her husband Bill. Ursula is survived by her three children: Ronald Clark and his wife Annemarie of Haverhill, Audrey Main of Lynn, and Kenneth Clark of Saugus. She was the grandmother of Dexter W. Main and Devon C. Gagne. She is also survived by her sister Hannelore Pacheco of Olesiw has been visiting India and photographing its people and festivals since 1976. In her photograph exhibit on display this month and November in the first floor reading room at the Saugus Public Library, she focuses on the ninth day of the annual 10-day Pongala festival held in Trivandrum, Kerala, South India. It is the largest gathering of women in the world; up to two and a half million women attend each year, and though primarily Hindu, the festival is open to all devotees of any faith. Halloween clay bobblehead craft: Make a spooky character using air-dry clay and paint on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 3:30 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. 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. SELLER1 Smith, Christopher J SELLER2 Smith, Donna M 1. On Oct. 18, 1648, what government authorized the “Shoemakers of Boston” – the first U.S. labor organization? 2. How are Casper, Hamlet and the Flying Dutchman similar? 3. Necrophobia means fear of what? 4. What is Betelgeuse? 5. In what play that ends with “Et tu, Brute?” is the quote “And graves have yawn’d, and yielded up their dead... And ghosts did shriek and squeal about the streets”? 6. October 19 is Black Monday, which refers to what? 7. Reportedly, the word “zombie” comes from what U.S. state’s culture? 8. On Oct. 20, 1931, what baseball player nicknamed “the Mick” was born? 9. Who was the first convicted witch in Salem: Anne Sexton, Bridget Bishop or Mary May? 10. What NYC street is known for its advertising companies? 11. On Oct. 21, 1797 “Old Ironsides” was launched; what is its other name? 12. What food can get “bloomy”? 13. What painter had a gardener that dusted his water lilies? 14. On Oct. 22, 1883, NYC’s the MET opened with “Faust” which was composed in French and based on a German poem; what language was it sung in? 15. How are “Psycho” (1960), ADDRESS 31 Johnson St CITY Saugus “The Shining” (1980) and “Cat People” (1942) similar? 16. On Oct. 23, 1850, the first National Women’s Rights Convention began in what city known as the Heart of the Commonwealth? 17. What candy was originally called chicken feed? 18. How are Golden Bear, Kung Fu Panda and Raging Bull similar? 19. What suffragette born in Mass. said, “Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it”? 20. October 24 is United Nations Day; what was the first world-wide organization of nations called? DATE 09.30.24 PRICE 590000 ANSWERS Raynham and many nieces and nephews. She was also awaiting the arrival of her first great granddaughter in December. Ursula (Ulla) will live on forever in the hearts of everyone whoever met her. Ursula is an infinitely and widely loved soul, and her presence will be profoundly missed. She made the world a far better place. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made too Northeast Animal Shelter @ MSPCA.ORG, or Shriners. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Thursday (10/17) from 4-8 p.m. A funeral will be held in the funeral home on Friday (10/18) at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. to 5 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library. Registration opened Monday, Oct. 14, for children ages nine to 12. Felted Fall Scene: Learn how to “paint” with wool in a seasonal landscape. Use a barbed needle to attach colorful wool to an embroidery hoop. You’ll leave the class with a finished piece, basic tools and the knowledge you’ll need to felt on your own. Needle felting is easier than it looks – plus it’s fun and relaxing! Learn the popular art of wool felting with Popup Art School. This class will be held at the library on Thursday, Oct. 24, THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 1. Massachusetts Bay Colony (The shoemakers wanted to set quality standards.) 2. They are ghosts. (The Flying Dutchman is a 17th-century ship that haunts the high seas.) 3. Dead things or death 4. A supergiant red star in the Orion constellation 5. Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” 6. The stock market fell 508 points on Oct. 19, 1987 – its largest one-day decline. 7. Louisiana Creole (or Haitian Creole zonbi from Bantu) 8. Mickey Mantle 9. Bridget Bishop 10. Madison Avenue 11. USS Constitution 12. Cheese (when it gets a thin, white rind from mold exposure) 13. Claude Monet 14. Italian 15. They are horror movies. 16. Worcester 17. Candy corn 18. They are sportsmen’s nicknames (for golfer Jack Nicklaus, World Series MVP Pablo Sandoval and boxer Jake LaMotta, respectively) 19. Susan B. Anthony (from Adams) 20. League of Nations ׉ 7cassandra://GPZ7GpFesnj6xxnAgKq8F70iz-3mf-dTDEl9O94SckQ+S`̰go\]/׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 Page 17 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Please sign up online – sauguspubliclibrary.org. Halloween Costume Party at the Iron Works: There will be costumes, candy and dancing at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on Thursday, Oct. 31, in a Halloween Costume Parade being organized by the Saugus Public Library. Meet us at the Iron Works in your costume for Halloween music, a parade and trick or treating. Special guest Matt Heaton will perform seasonal tunes. Please check the online event calendar for weather updates. A Pumpkin Parade at the library: Decorate a pumpkin inspired by a favorite book! Paint it. Dress it. But don’t carve it. Ages three to 12. Drop off the pumpkins until Oct. 27. All participants will win a Halloween treat. About The Saugus Advocate 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 978683-7773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The STRUGGLES| FROM PAGE 9 lem’s Rocco Ryan with 1:10 left sealed the victory. “We were inches away from having the lead in that football game,” Cummings said. “Our defense was fantastic, and off ensively, we were just a little bit off . But I’m encouraged by how close we are. We’re growing as a young team, and once we tighten things up, it’s going to pop, and it’s going to be fun to watch.” Saugus will look to get back on track in their next game on Friday, Oct. 18, when they host Gloucester for Senior Night at 6:30 p.m. Gloucester, coming off a win over Salem, presents another tough challenge for the Sachems in the competitive Northeastern Conference. “Gloucester is a tough team, and they’ve got some good playmakers and a big line,” Cummings said. “There’s nothing easy in the NEC, but we’re going to work hard and try to send our seniors off with a win.” Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 Experienced Caregiver Available Certified Home Health Care Aid available for new clients. Services include: Bathing, grocery shopping, Doctor’s appointments, etc. Transportation provided. References available. 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The final date the CHaRM Center will be open for the season is Dec. 14. However, the facility will be open the following winter dates, weather permitting: during the third Saturday of the month for the first quarter of next year: Jan.18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Feb.15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and March 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Hopefully, once we get the new racks built, we’ll be good for a few years to come,” Brazis said. “This latest addition to the We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! CHaRM Center is to make the place more efficient, a lot neater and professional-looking for the people of the town who use the center,” he said. The town charges residents $3 apiece to dispose of old tires at the CHaRM Center. At the time they bring the tires, they must pay with a check made out to “The Town of Saugus.” No rims are allowed. Only tires for passenger vehicles and pickup trucks will be allowed. No big truck tires will be accepted. 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PEABODY $149,900 • BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HUGE DOUBLE LEVEL YARD. MANY NEW FEATURES INCLUDE NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT, NEW SIDING AND SKIRTING, NEW OIL TANK AND HOT WATER, NEWER ROOF, & SHED NEW AC. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY A 2 BEDROOM, AND CAN BE CONVERTED BACK TO 2 BEDROOM PEABODY $159,900 • TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $179,900 • COMPLETELY REMODELED LARGE UNIT LIKE NEW , HARDWOODS FLOORS, THROUGHOUT NEW KITCHEN , NEW BATHROOM, NEW WIRING , NEW RUBBER ROOF, NEW PLUMBING, NEW WINDOWS, NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, NEW OIL TANK AND THE LIST GOES ON. MUST BE SEEN. NICE YARD, LARGE DECK, DRIVEWAY, THIS UNT WAS ORIGINALLY A 2 BEDROOM AND CAN EASILY BE CONVERTED BACK. 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