THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022 Page 11 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 10 Donna’s Granddaughter Ceiny attained the starring role of Clara in the Foxboro Classical Ballet Academy Ballet Performance. To perform “Clara” in a Ballet one must show promise, talent & skill, showmanship, and master basic ballet. It is a special honor to play such a central iconic piece as “Clara” and oftentimes just this one accomplishment has launched a few stars! The role of Clara is the aspirations of many ballet dancers! In the Nutcracker Ballet, The main character Clara receives a nutcracker for Christmas and then falls asleep and dreams, the nutcracker becomes real and … You have to see it! (That’s it No spoiler alert here!) Ceiny’s mom Beth DuPlessie states “Ceiny has been dancing since she was 3 years old and started on pointe this year. She loves ballet, and dancing the role of Clara in the Nutcracker was a dream come true. Both Ceiny's mother Beth and her grandmother Donna have danced pointe (toe). Ceiny’s little sister Clara is also a ballet dancer.” Beth DuPlessie. Thank you to ALL you talented Ballerina’s in this family! Keep on dancing with your whole heart and soul! Thankyou and Congratulations Ceiny! You are Excellent and on point! :) Yours Truly, The Sketch Artist” A “Shout-Out” to “The Sketch Artist” Despite this week’s apparent lack of interest in last week’s sketch or perhaps lack of recognition of who the subject was, people down at Town Hall sure must be talking about “The Sketch Artist” because of several town employees who were recently sketched. One of the Town Hall employees who was sketched last month – Jeannie Meredith – offered this week’s nomination: “I would like to give a ‘shout out’ to the anonymous sketch artist for managing to not only capture people’s identity through the drawings, but to always have kind words that follow. Unfortunately, we live in a cynical world and this weekly piece of The Advocate is refreshing and fun to read. “Thank you to the sketch artist for always shining a bright light on our town and its people. “Happy Healthy New Year!!” An “extra shout-out” for these pet owners and walkers Linda Mellor contributed this “extra shout-out”: “I would like to shout out to all those owners and walkers who pick up after their pets, especially on the Rail Trail, which I consider a positive asset to Saugus. Thank you for your consideration in keeping Saugus clean.” Editor’s Note: Hopefully, conscientious efforts like this are contagious and we see the cleanups spread to unkept properties that are strewn with litter and clutter. 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. Virtual Bingo Night at the library next week The Saugus Public Library Foundation will hold its second annual Virtual Bingo Night on Thursday, January 13, beginning at 7 p.m. This family-fun event is open to bingo players of all ages and abilities. “Last year’s Virtual Bingo Night was a great success, and we look forward to beginning the new year with another night of fun and excitement,” Foundation President Kristen Tozza said. “We hope Saugus residents will join us as we raise funds for the Saugus Public Library’s programs and services.” The cost to participate is $25 for five cards, $40 for 10 cards and $50 for 15 cards. Bingo cards will be sent via email after registration and payment are received. The registration deadline is January 12.To register, scan the QR Code or click on the “Register Now” button on the library website: www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/virtual-bingo-2/. About the Saugus Public Library Foundation: The Saugus Public Library Foundation was established in 2004 through significant gifts from the estates of Douglas Lockwood, Josephine Kibbey and Marie Weeks, as well as funds turned over by the now-disbanded environmental nonprofit Noblast, Inc. and smaller individual trust funds and bequests. The Foundation provides the means for the library to make long-range plans and commitments using the interest earned on the principal balance of the Foundation, and promote and carry out charitable and fundraising activities. To learn more about the Saugus Public Library Foundation, or to make a donation to the Saugus Public Library, please email SaugusPLF@gmail.com. Veterans Council Meeting date switched We received this email from CAPT Stephen L. Castinetti, USN (Ret.), Commander of the Saugus Veterans Council, regarding a change of dates in the upcoming Veterans Council meeting: “Good afternoon and I hope you all had a great holiday. Unfortunately, I will be out of state on January 3, 2022 so I am moving the meeting to January 10, 2022 at 1900,” Steve writes. “Hopefully that’s not a major inconvenience for anyone. “I have rapid home Covid tests available and I will have them at the meeting if anyone needs them. In the meantime, have a Happy New Year and let’s hope that 2022 is better than the first two 20’s!” CAPT Stephen L. Castinetti, USN (Ret.); Commander, Saugus Veterans Council; stevecastinetti@comcast.net; 781-389-3678. Friday breakfasts at Legion Hall still on hold Concerns about COVID-19 have led to a temporary shutdown of the popular Friday morning breakfasts at the Saugus American Legion Cpl Scott J. Procopio Post 210 Legion Hall located at 44 Taylor St. Legion Hall was supposed to reopen today for the breakfasts, but the reopening has been delayed again. Here’s an email we received this week from Debra Dion Faust, Building Manager of American Legion Post 210: We want to thank all of you who took the time to respond, especially those intrepid souls (and there were quite a few of you) who were willing to jump back into breakfast-going this Friday. However, research with the town and online says that the numbers of Omicron cases are still spiking from Christmas, and we may have another spike of sorts from New Year’s Eve festivities. So at last night’s January Legion meeting, the membership voted to delay re-opening until Friday, February 4. Hang in there. Stay safe and healthy. We look forward to eventually being able to resume service for you again. Debra Dion Faust for the Kitchen Crew An inquiring reader wants to know … was it COVID-related? We received this email from a concerned reader just before press time yesterday (Thursday, Jan. 6) Any connection between the ZBA meeting scheduled for today [that was subsequently canceled on 01.04.22] and the fact that Ms. Stephanie Puracchio the ConComm /ZBA Clerk has not responded this week to either email or the phone. Could it be that another valuable Saugus employee has resigned? Or is this Covid related absence? It initially took six months for the U.S. to report 4 million cases of COVID-19. This week, it took just seven days to report 4 million cases, a USA Today analysis of John Hopkins University data shows. Interesting question, and we will try to get you an answer and publish it in next week’s edition. Town posts Compost Site Winter Schedule This press release just in from Saugus Town Hall: The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s compost site and recycling center will be open to residents the third Saturday of the month during the winter months. The site will be open on Saturday, January 15th, February 19th and March 19th , 2022 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street. 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. At this time residents will NOT need a compost site sticker to access the site. 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. Trash/Recycling one-day Holiday Delay The Town of Saugus announced that the trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday, January 18, 2022, through Saturday, January 22, 2022 due to the observance of Martin Luther King Day. There will be no collection on Monday, January 17, 2022, due to the holiday. Services will resume on a one-day delay from Tuesday, January 18, 2022, through Saturday, January 22, 2022. Trash and Recycling will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. 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 781-233-9858. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Program (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, providing information about the program.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers that is helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/ families that enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at 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 for 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, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five c/o Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter.com/HealthySaugus. 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 close to six 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.
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