Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 26, 2024 The local DAR honors Wreaths Across America volunteers S By Joanie Allbee augus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti received a $100 donation from Regent Gail Cassarino of the local Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at the January Veterans Council meeting. Commander Castinetti was also a Certificate of Appreciation recipient. Regent Cassarino presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Volunteers and those who represented a branch of Service at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at the Saugus Riverside Cemetery last Dec. 16. The Parson Roby Chapter sponsors the Wreaths Across America event annually. Those receiving Certificates of Appreciation included: • Lt. Col. Mary McKenzie, who represented United States Army • Commander John MacauGerry 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 Marine Veteran and Commander John Macauda (right) of American Legion Post 210 receives his Certificate of Appreciation from local DAR Regent Gail Cassarino. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) da of American Legion, who represented United States Marines • Senior Chief Jack Klecker, who represented the United States Navy • Chief Master Sgt. Robert O’Toole, who represented the United States Air Force • Lloyd Sales, who represented United Space Force • Jane Conrad, who represented United States Coast Guard • Gold Star Wife Dee Whittemore-Farris, who represented Prisoners of War and the Missing in Action • United States Navy and Marine Jack Marino stood in and represented Merchant Marines • Sa l em H i gh Schoo l Jr. ROTC Sgt. Major John Sumner, who was in charge of Salem High Jr. ROTC FLOODED | FROM PAGE 3 up to their knees or higher, to make sure citizens were okay.” Saugus firefighters responded to “dozens of calls” to assist residents dealing with flooded Regent Gail Cassarino of the Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR presented Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti with a $100 check. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) • The volunteers who helped with their time and trucks on the Friday before the event to assist with necessary duties – Jack Klecker, Jack Marino, Bart Loftus, Don Amero, Chopper Cox and Veterans Service Officer basements. Water in the basement poses potential safety hazards, particularly if the flooding waters creep close to electrical and heating sources, according to Chief Newbury. Firefighters responded to a call for a structure fire, which Paul Cancelliere. Ten more Veterans graves at the Riverside Cemetery will be covered in 2024 as a result of a vote taken by the Veterans Council. They offered to donate $170 to sponsor 10 wreaths. ended up being a garage or shed. Officials were able to isolate the power in the house from the shed and minimize the problem. Unlike a few years ago, when firefighters used a boat to evacuate a resident from her home, there were no water rescues on Saturday, according to the chiefs. “It was a tough day for the homeowner,” Chief Newbury said. “But I can’t say enough about the police, the Fire Department, the DPW and the dispatchers who got a lot of calls. They all worked hard and they didn’t stop,” the chief said. No information was available at press time on the financial toll of the flooding on town residents. There were reports of some parked cars being damaged. A red car was observed bobbing in the water in an area behind the Hamilton Street Shopping Plaza. Other than Hamilton Street, the worst flooding in town occurred in East Saugus. Seagirt Avenue, Venice Avenue, Houston Avenue and Spencer Avenue were among several streets in Precinct 10 that were flooded.
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