THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 Page 17 THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 16 to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “Almost ten years later, and this man proudly keeps the torch his wife once held burning brightly. “Last week’s sketch is of a promise keeper and wind beneath her wings. Mr. Bill Leuci. “Mr. Leuci met his wife Janet, in a Woburn School where they both taught. One day he invited her out for coffee and they knew they were meant for each other. Four kids later and a passion for her fantastic Italian cooking and they still found the time to be a voice for Saugus and achieve many wins for the betterment of Saugus. “Bill and Janet supported one another with efforts to advocate for Saugus against happenings that negatively affected residents. One such … was the blasting that was causing problems to surrounding neighborhoods. Through meetings in their home, being a strong voice, a leader to many, they made a huge difference to suffering Saugonians. “Together as a team with Bill‘s wife as a trusted leader and Town Meeting Member they assisted and protected neighborhoods from the Trimont/ Aggregate Industries blasting that was affecting nearby houses. Although humble, Janet was known as a voice for the voiceless. “Janet loved walks through Breakheart Reservation and spending times with family and Grandchildren and cooking gravies and large spreads of old fashioned home Italian cooking! “Bill Leuci was a giving, generous, encouraging man to his wife’s talents and gifts encouraging her to shine. Bill who is talented, accomplished and humble in his many outreaches, preferred to step back and let this brilliant light beam Janet, shine her radiance throughout Saugus. “Janet was a caring voice on several organizations; including Saugus Actions Volunteers for the Environment. “Janet passed away in 2013 after living with and losing a battle to cancer. Janet’s Legacy continues; a few years later, on a windy Sunday, a building was dedicated in memory of Janet M. Leuci. A Moon Glow juniper tree was planted at … 91 Denver Street at the Janet M. Leuci Residence in memory of Janet and all she had done to save the environment. It’s been ten years since Janet passed...and in 2023 Bill faithfully keeps his promise and serves on the Conservation Commission and keeps Janet’s Saugus Town Meeting Member Precinct Four seat filled with her essence and his presence. If one were to add the times together Janet and Bill served in this seat, it would be for over three decades. “Having had the privilege one day to listen to a glimpse of this man’s journey, one could feel the genuine warmth. Mr. Bill Leuci exuded a boyish charm (which I tried to capture in the sketch lol) … he was polite to conversation and open to discussing his wife’s accomplishments. Kept thinking of the song, ‘Wind Beneath (Her) Wings’ … “Thankyou “Yours truly, “The Sketch Artist “P.S. The New Sponsor for the next FIVE winners will be JIMMY’S STEER HOUSE, at 114 Broadway (RT. 1 North) in Saugus.” Getting it straight: We have a couple of corrections to make for last week’s paper. In our story on Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon being placed on unpaid leave, we reported incorrectly that the previous School Committee had voted unanimously in approving a five-year contract with a starting salary of $196,000. Former School Committee member Arthur Grabowski, while supportive of the hiring, was the lone member opposing the 5-year pact. “I strenuously objected to a five year term.And voted against it, citing a three year term would not bind the town for an extra two years should things not work out,” Grabowski wrote in an email. “How prophetic of me...thanks. Please correct your story.” In this column last week, we reported incorrectly that “the Sketch Artist” had stumped THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18
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