Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024 Saugus Sachems in transition: Bertrand talks strategy and team dynamics By Dom Nicastro T by Jim Miller How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved One Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active. Sad Spouse Dear Sad, I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked. Social media is part of many people’s daily lives, but when a person passes away their dormant accounts can become vulnerable to scammers who can hack into them and even steal your deceased loved one’s identity. Here’s a run-down of how you can cancel or change many different social media accounts after a loved one dies. Facebook: If your wife used Facebook, you can either “memorialize” or “delete” her account. A memorialized account serves as a place where family and friends can share memories to celebrate the deceased person’s life, with the word “Remembering” shown next to the deceased person’s name. Once an account is memorialized, content the person shared is still visible on Facebook to the audience it was originally shared with, however, the user’s profile will not show up in public spaces such as people you may know, ads or birthday reminders. To memorialize your wife’s profi le simply go to Facebook.com/ help/contact/234739086860192. Or, if you’d rather have her account removed, go to Facebook.com/ help/contact/228813257197480. To memorialize her account requires proof of death (via death certifi cate, obituary or memorial card), but if you wish to delete the account, you’ll also need to verify that you’re an immediate family member, legal representative or executor, unless you’re the legacy contact on her account. Instagram: The policy on a deceased users’ Instagram account is the similar to Facebook’s, which owns Instagram. You can either memorialize or remove the account at Help.Instagram. com/264154560391256. But just like with Facebook, you’ll need to provide proof of death and relationship to the deceased. X (formally Twitter): To deactivate an X account, go to Help. Twitter.com and type in “How to contact X about a deceased family member’s account” in the search bar and follow the prompts. After you submit your request, X will email you with instructions for providing more details, including information about the deceased, a copy of your ID, and a copy of the deceased’s death certifi cate. YouTube and/or Google: To close these accounts, simply go to Support.Google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/6357590 and fi ll out their form and upload scans of the death certifi cate and your ID. Pinterest: To remove a Pinterest account, email Care@pinterest.com with the deceased user’s account username, proof of death and proof of relationship to the deceased. LinkedIn: To remove a deceased person’s LinkedIn profi le, submit a request at LinkedIn. com/help/linkedin/ask/ts-rdmlp. You’ll need to provide the name and URL to the profile; the relationship you have to the deceased; the email address; date of passing; and link to an obituary. Snapchat: To delete this account, simply login to the account and click “Delete My Account” and follow the prompts. Tumblr: Send an email to Support@tumblr.com requesting to remove the account of the deceased person with their Tumblr username, proof of their death, and proof of your relationship to the deceased. If your wife had social media through a company not listed here, go to that company’s website for information on how to delete the account. 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. TEAM LEADERS: Leading the Sachems boys basketball team, pictured from left to right, are seniors Isiah Rodriguez, Captain Braden Faiella and Travis Goyetche. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney) he Saugus High School boys’ basketball team enters the New Year happy with its strong defensive play and wanting to see better execution on off ense. Saugus has scored 42 points per game, and that’s not going to cut it in the Northeastern Conference, according to its coach. “Whether it’s outside shooting or just even fi nishing at the rim, we’ve averaged in the mid40s for points,” Saugus coach Joe Bertrand said. “I’d like to get that up to the mid-50s. I think we’ll be in good shape. So I’d like to just see a little bit more production offensively out of everybody. Just a little bit more.” The Sachems head into the 2024 portion of the season 2-3. They were scheduled to open up on the road at Marblehead on Jan. 3 and host Saugus Pioneer Charter School of Science on Friday, Jan. 5 at 5:30 p.m. before hosting Gloucester on Monday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Saugus split its fi nal two games of 2023, beating Winthrop, 4832, in the David Green Memorial Tournament and then falling in the championship game to Greater Lawrence Tech, 5339. Team-leading scorer Isaiah Rodriguez dropped 13 points, while Danny Shea and Cam Soroko added seven points apiece against Winthrop. It was the same three leading scorers against Greater Lawrence Tech, with Shea and Soroko adding 10 points apiece and Rodriguez nine. “We struggled to get the offense going in the fi rst half,” Bertrand said. The coach has approached the season with a young team whose potential was initially uncertain. The team has three seniors, fi ve juniors and four sophomores. Yet, after the fi rst fi ve games, he has found reason for optimism. “I’d say we’re in a good spot right now... we’re right in the mix, for sure,” Bertrand said. The team’s defense has been a highlight. Bertrand noted, “I think our defense has been better than I thought it was going to be.” This statement encapsulates the coach’s pleasant surprise at the team’s defensive capabilities, especially considering its size disadvantage. “We’re not the biggest team,” Bertrand said. “But we’ve done a great job, defensively,” he affi rmed. They like to press teams – pressure opponents at every turn and look for easy baskets off turnovers. The Sachems have found particular success with their full-court press, which Bertrand described as a key component of their defensive strategy: “Our full-court press ... it’s kind of caused a little bit of chaos,” he said. In terms of individual performances, senior Isaiah Rodriguez has been a beacon of consistency, something that Bertrand was hoping for, but he has been impressed by the actual results. “Senior Isaiah Rodriguez has stepped up. He’s consistently gotten double digits for us [in] these fi rst fi ve games,” Bertrand said. Delving into the specifi cs of how Rodriguez is finding the basket, Bertrand spoke about Rodriguez’s ability to adapt and grow beyond his established skill set, saying, “Isaiah has traditionally only been an outside shooter, but he’s done a great job getting into the paint fi nishing around the rim.” Furthermore, Danny Shea’s return from injury and Ryan Shea’s unexpected contributions as a sophomore have added layers to the Sachems’ attack. “Ryan Shea has done a bunch of scoring for us that ... I guess I would say, I didn’t expect,” Bertrand said, showing his appreciation for the younger talent rising to the occasion as a sophomore. Coach Bertrand believes in a diversifi ed scoring strategy rather than depending on one or two high scorers. This philosophy is aptly summarized by his own words. “I think we’re gonna sit, you know, in the 10-to15-point range [as far as its leading scorers per night],” the coach said. “I don’t think we’re going to have that one leading scorer.” Bertrand’s approach encourages a collective eff ort where diff erent players can shine on any given night, fostering a team-centric environment. Looking ahead, Bertrand spoke about the upcoming challenges within the Northeastern Conference (NEC), where he expects a more balanced competitive fi eld. “I think the NEC is not as top heavy as the past couple years, but a little bit more balanced throughout,” Bertrand observed. With the new year comes a renewed focus on consistency in scoring. Bertrand’s resolution for the team is clear: better off ensive execution. The Sachems’ emphasis on a robust defense, unexpected scoring leaders and a balanced off ensive attack would position them well, according to Bertrand. “We’ll see where everyone rolls out,” Bertrand said. “If we don’t get into too many holes early in games, I think we’ll be able to compete with everybody.”
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