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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 7, 2020 Page 15 SOUNDS | from page 14 Iron Works of America” and other stories. Those who enjoy Sheehan’s writings should check out the websites. As for Sheehan, he notes in a recent press release, “37 pieces, better than one-a-day for the first month of the year, making an old man in his 92nd So, he continues to write up a storm. A chance to serve your town The Saugus Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Library Board of Trustees in Saugus. These are volunteer/nonpaid positions for Saugus residents. Those interested may submit a letter of interest/resume no later than March 17, 2020, to: Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall 298 Central St. #4 Breakfast at Legion Hall Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 is in its seventh year of Friday morning breakfasts. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. The breakfasts will run through the end of May, with the exyear gasp for breath as he looks at the future.” ception of school vacations or Fridays when there is no school. A $6 donation is requested, with all proceeds going to help the Legion operate. Everyone is welcome, according to John Cannon, the cook on duty. There is no charge for World War II veterans. Main Attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: • An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation – if you are curious about the benefits of meditation and how to begin, this class is for you. Monday, Feb. 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Digital Animation and Storytelling – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4 to 6 p.m., grades 6 and up; call or come to the reference desk • Annual Food for Fines – now through Feb. 29. The library will help you so that you may help others. If you have overdue fines, the library will reduce your fines in return for donations of nonperishable food, Donations will be given to local food pantries. Your fines will be reduced $1 for each item donated. Please don’t drop off expired food. • A Hands On Workshop – Tuesday, March 10, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Watch a pottery wheel demonstration and then make your own dragon out of clay! Master Potter Rick Hamelin will teach you how. Grades 6 and up – please sign up in advance. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council. • Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skills with structured story time. • Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This play1. What do Monkey Puzzle, Hens and Chicks and Skullcap have in common? 2. What bank is also known as the Institute for the Works of Religion? 3. On Feb. 7, 1812, what author of the unfinished work “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” was born? 4. In 1934 at the Chicago World’s Fair, what was called the “hit food of the Century of Progress”? (Hint: starts with D.) 5. What government building has an address in Washington, D.C., although it is on the side of the Potomac River in Virginia? (Hint: starts with P.) 6. On Feb. 8, 1910, what American organization for boys was formed? 7. What do “Hullabaloo” and “Shindig!” have in common? 8. In the 1950s what federal agency started the Ten Most Wanted list? 9. On Feb. 9, 2020, the Academy Awards show will be held; what is it also called? 10. Saudi Arabia has no rivers but has wadis, which are what? 11. On Feb. 10, 1840, Queen Victoria married what cousin? 12. How many U.S. presidents have previously been lawyers: 5, 12 or 26? 13. On Feb. 11, 1970, what Asian country became the fourth country with an orbiting satellite? 14. What group of birds has been called a flamboyance? 15. Where was the sequoia tree called Wawona, which had a tunnel you could drive through? 16. What U.S. university has a dress code that discourages growing beards? (Hint: a religious leader.) 17. In 1931, Nevada dropped the residency requirement for divorces to how many weeks: one, six or 12? 18. On Feb. 12, 1931, what horror film starring Bela Lugosi debuted in theaters? 19. What is the world’s largest nonpolar desert? 20. On Feb. 13, 1913, the 13th Dalai Lama proclaimed the independence of what country? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 15 group, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant, helps kids prepare for kindergarten. Winter hours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. Activities change weekly. • The Yoga Experience – here’s a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 60-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation, followed by a gentle warm up, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation. Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program. “Yoga is my passion, and has been transforming in my life. I believe that yoga is for everybody. It is your own personal exploration and journey,” Poto said. If this is something that sounds appealing to you or worth a try, show up in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library on one of the following dates: All times are at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted – Tuesday, Feb. 11; Thursday, Feb. 20 at noon; Tuesday, Feb. 25; Tuesday, March 3, Tuesday, March 10; Thursday, March 19; Tuesday, March 24; and Tuesday, March 31. Cub Scout and Boy Scout recruitment Cub Scout Pack 62 and Boy Scout Troop 62 are still seeking new members after a successful recruitment effort on Founders Day. Cubs can sign up on Monday nights from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Please use the door marked “office” in the front of the church. The Pack is located in the basement and welcomes boys from age five (kindergarten) to age 10 (Grade 5). Boy Scouts can register on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. The Boy Scout program is for young men ages 10 1/2 to 17 (Grades 6-12). Any questions on our Cub Scout program – please contact Cubmaster Bill Ferringo at pack62saugus@gmail.com or bferringo@ comcast.net. For Boy Scouts, please contact Scoutmaster John Kane at troop62saugus.org or 781-389-2708. Have we no faith? A couple of years ago, we introduced the weekly feature “Saugus Faith Notes” in an effort to let our readers know of various community events sponsored by the town’s churches and faith organizations. It’s a free service. But it’s been months since we ran the column because we have no submissions. Surely, there are events going on at churches and houses of faith throughout town that would be of interest to newcomers and longtime Saugonians alike. A couple of years ago, at the invitation of Rev. Martha Leahy of Saugus First Congregational Church UCC, I attended a meeting of the Saugus Faith Community held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. I introduced “Saugus Faith Notes” at that point and also invited members of the town’s faith community to submit a short “Sermon of the Week” on a rotating basis. And if a church’s pastor was too busy to participate, the pastor could have another member of the church submit a column. There were no takers, although I did manage to interview about five members of the Saugus Faith Community for our feature “The Advocate Asks.” At one point, I had plans of introducing a Faith page, similar to what I did when I was editor of The Nantucket Beacon back in the early to mid-1990’s. During my three years on Nantucket, I managed to recruit 14 members of the island’s interfaith council representing 13 churches or houses of worship. Every single one wanted to participate in the writer rotation by sharing a short sermon. It was during those three years that I noticed the faith community was a very important part of Nantucket’s makeup. A powerful force of good in the community. When challenges came up, they rallied to support people in the community who needed help. I know a lot of that goes on in Saugus today as I’ve seen members of the faith community working behind the scenes to get things done individually. But, collectively, there’s no telling how much more effective they could be. I’ve been told that one of the key reasons why the Saugus Faith Community isn’t as organized and as active is because many of the pastors are part-time and don’t live in Saugus. That may be true. But that shouldn’t be a barrier to making the Saugus Faith Community a more valuable component of the community, a greater force for good. Since the departure of Rev. Martha of First Congregational and Rev. Sarah van Gulden of St. John’s, I’ve noticed a great void. It would be great for Saugus if members of the Saugus Faith Community stepped up to fill that void. For they should be the heart and soul of the community. 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 four 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 15to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. 1. 2. 3. 6. 7. 8. 9. They are names of plants. The Vatican Bank 15. Yellowstone Park’s Mariposa Grove Charles Dickens 4. Doughnuts 5. The FBI The Oscars 10. Dry riverbeds that rarely flow with rainfall 11. Prince Albert of Germany 12. 26 13. Japan (Osumi 5) 14. Flamingoes The Pentagon The Boy Scouts of America They were TV musical variety shows in the mid-60s. 16. Brigham Young University 17. Six (to help the divorce trade/ state economy during the Great Depression) 18. “Dracula” 19. The Sahara 20. Tibet

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