Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, July 12, 2019 First Congregational Church of Revere to host “Kids Camp” T he First Congregational Church of Revere (230 Beach St.) will be holding “Kids Camp” from Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19. The “Kids Camp” daily schedule is from 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Children ages four through 11 are welcome to join us for stories, crafts and games. Three year olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All children in the Revere area are welcome to attend! The cost for the full week is $20 for one child, $35 for two and $45 for three or more. Financial aid is available. For registration information, call the First Congregational Church at 781-284-4158 or email tbogertman@firstcongrevere.org. • • • SABATINOINSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available L Local resident paints classic, modern depiction of Revere on switchboard By Tara Vocino ast Friday morning, selftaught artist Robert McKenna of Beachmont was fi lling in the shading on the switchboard, which controls the traffi c light at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Sargent Street. He estimated that it will take him one week, working on it for eight hours daily, to complete. According to Project Planner Elle Baker of the Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Economic Development, a grant known as Project Switchbox was allocated by the Revere Cultural Council to introduce more public art. McKenna, a US Marines veteran, also painted an old radio with album names at a switchbox in Beachmont Station. This switchbox depicted the history of the city with old maps, using Sharpies, latex and fabric paint as well as a clear coat to protect it from the elements. “I wanted to do a crossroads sign with new places and old places,” McKenna said. “People like the history of the beach and Wonderland.” Baker said she and her colleagues are thrilled with McKenna’s imaginative design and tribute to the history of Revere. McKenna said the switchbox also highlights the closure of Painter Robert McKenna fi lls in the shading of his switchbox on Friday morning. (Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) Suff olk Downs, the 1960s Cyclone wooden rollercoaster on Revere Beach and an 1883 postcard with an image of Paul Revere. “I’m more proud of this one over the other one since I had the idea in my head,” McKenna said. “People have been walking by, asking for my business card and off ering to buy lunch or dinner.” A self-taught graphic designer, he included the date that the Beatles played at Suffolk Downs during the band’s last U.S. tour on Aug. 18, 1966. Below that, is an acknowledgement of former Red Sox player Anthony Richard Conigliaro. As for the 1920s map of the Blue Line and Revere Beach, McKenna said it will help people learn the history of where they live, adding that he is most proud of the color balance in his Wonderland Station drawing. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Looking for our heroes Beachmont VFW seeks Purple Heart recipients T he Beachmont VFW Auxiliary 6712 is looking for our community Purple Heart recipients and needs your help. If you have a family member, neighbor or friend who was wounded in combat, please contact the VFW with the person’s name and address. Why? We would Love to invite them and one guest free to our dinner. Each year, the Beachmont Auxiliary honors Purple Heart recipients on Purple Heart Day – August 7 – with an honorary dinner. We ask our community to please donate $20 to the cost of the meal for these wonderful veterans as a thank you for their service (only if you can aff ord to). Please contact Beachmont VFW Aux. at 150 Bennington St., Revere, MA 02151 with a recipient’s address information, and the Auxiliary will mail the person an invite, or BEACHMONT | from page 1 http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only girls were killed because the lights were out on the Parkway, McKenna said. Also, a parent called her and said her daughter had to walk over the Rita Singer Bridge in darkness on the way to Garfield Elementary/Middle School. DeLeo read two recent articles about the issue and the lights were back on two weeks later. McKenna explained that she obtained the pole numbers and submitted them to his offi ce. “I’ve been trying to get these fixed for five years,” McKenna said. “I was surprised at his quick action.” DeLeo said that while he appreciates her kind words, it was a joint eff ort between himself, McKenna, Mark Kratman of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Joseph Newman of Naplease mail a $20 donation to Aux. 6712 to treat a veteran to dinner. Tickets are also available at the VFW Post lounge now. We respectfully thank you, and God Bless America. Reminder: The Beachmont VFW Hall is available now to the public for rent for family gatherings, weddings and other events. Please contact Hall Function Manager June Dennen at 781-284-9724. tional Grid. “Joanne has been a pleasure to work with,” DeLeo said. “She gets things done with professionalism.” Similarly, McKenna said DeLeo has been her “go-to person” since becoming a councillor. “We have a great working relationship,” McKenna said. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail. com.
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