Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 26, 2024 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus! We didn’t receive any nominations this week from readers who wanted to publicly recognize fellow Saugonians with “An Extra Shout Out” for doing something remarkable or worthy of high praise. So, I will use my editorial discretion to off er some substitute “Shout Outs.” The fi rst one goes to Janice Jarosz and the Board of Selectmen for devoting the first 35 minutes of Tuesday (Jan. 23) night’s meeting to really spreading some good cheer throughout the second fl oor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. Janice and the selectmen dedicated that 35-minute time slot to honoring the Saugus Pop Warner U8A and U12 cheerleading squads and their coaches for their outstanding performance in cheerleading competition locally, in Massachusetts, across New England and nationally. Let’s just call this “a mega Shout Out,” courtesy of the Board of Selectmen. Call it 63 good reasons to cheer about something good in Saugus. Selectmen presented each of the 63 young ladies with a citation congratulating them for their success. The girls U8A team, led by Head Coach Jennifer Kohr, fi nished third place in the national competition in Florida after capturing fi rst place in the state and regional contests. The girls U12 team, led by Head Coach Charlene Berridge, finished sixth overall in the Nationals after capturing fi rst place in state competition and third place in the regionals. “What you did down in Florida was awesome,” Selectman Corinne Riley told the girls. “You showed Saugus what you could be and do,” she said. “The commitment that is needed to do what you did is just outstanding,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta added. “The Board is extremely proud of each and every one of the girls and their accomplishments,” Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini said. Let’s give a plug to each of 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 JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM U8A CHEERLEADERS: At Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting, the girls on the Saugus Pop Warner U8A cheerleading team, led by Head Coach Jennifer Kohr, celebrated with the Board of Selectmen their third place fi nish in national competition in Florida after capturing fi rst place in the state and regional contests. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) the girls: U8A Team: This team consists of 30 girls from the fi rst, second and third grades – Charlotte Applegate, Karen Boyd, Ailyah Velasquez, Giabella Lorenzo, Lillian LoPresti, Brynn Clifford, Stella Bacci Olsen, Isabella Bluestein, Audrey Gregorio, Caroline Gianatassio, Evelyn Powers, Francesca Lincoln, Olivia Zawadski, Evelyn Lauziere. Avaleigh Kohr, Grace Lester, Amelia Lewis, Dakota Dost, Melissa Santos, Alessandra MacTaggart, Josephine Vitiello, Grace Whitehurst, Julianna D’Amico, Mila McDonough, Elena Melon, Anaya Boyd, Hadley Nichols, Madison Giglio, Tatum Hoy and Faith Harrington. U12 Team: There are 33 cheerleaders. They are Francesca Bashaw, Mia Powers, Aris Emmanuel, Samantha Williams, Summer O’Brien, Bianca Catanzariti, Reese Bruno, Aubrey McKay, Alana MacTaggart, Kiera Mannetta, Viviana Barrera, Amelia Westerfi eld, Julianna Cascio, Anna Ly, Brayleigh Caruso, Sky Gerardi, Sophia Alexandre, Erica Mpwagi, Kaylee Durand, Averie Ancrum, Giuliana Frost, Aryanna DiPietro, Lilliana Fronduto, Isabella Pagliarulo, Ellie Miranda, Anya Scandone, Adriana Amoroso, Holly Berridge, Sophia Machado, Kallyanne Kim, Selina Jiang, Hannah Strout and Sara Mendes. 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. Who wants to be a magician? Have you ever dreamed of being a magician? Want to know how to pull a rabbit out of a hat? Or make objects disappear into thin air? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, plan on showing up for a special program tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 27) at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library. Come meet a member of the Salem chapter of the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) and learn how to become a master of magic! There’s even a Society of American Magicians Youth Program for would-beHarry Potters and Hermione Grangers. Those who show up for this magic workshop will be able to obtain information about the Society of American Magicians as well as the Society of American Magicians Youth Program, which ranges from ages seven through 17. Tony Gangi, one of the organizers of the upcoming workshop, said folks who attend shouldn’t consider the event a magic show. “It’s a recruiting event where there will certainly be magic performed and some tricks will even be taught, but there is no formal show,” Gangi said. “It’s more of a ‘come hang out with magicians’ event,” he said. The organizers are hoping that more than a few of the Saugus residents who attend will be interested in becoming members of the Society of American Magicians or the Society of American Magicians Youth Program. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Jan. 26) from 9:30-11 a.m. Legion Breakfast today There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus off ers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2023-24 season. 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. Compost/Recycling DropOff Site winter hours The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site is closed for the winter. But it will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of February and March 2024 weather permitting. Please note: The site will be open on Feb. 17 and March 16 during the period from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, with any questions at 781-231-4036. Town Meeting Sessions Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian is providing an opportunity for Saugus citizens who want to learn the basics about Town Meeting – the legislative body of Saugus town government. Manoogian is a veteran of about four decades in local town government at various levels – including many years as a Town Meeting member. The three sessions Manoogian will be leading this year are tailored for newly elected Town Meeting members or veterans who want to refresh themselves about Robert’s Rules of Order or how to SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 7
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