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SAUGUS Advocate Online at: www.advocatenews.net C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No. 6 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, February 10, 2023 SAUGUS OVER COFFEE Hashem Heads Up School District Again Committee appoints former principal to lead school district while probe of Superintendent McMahon continues By Mark E. Vogler ormer Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem has again agreed to lead the school district in a temporary capacity, this time while Superintendent Erin McMahon is on paid leave pending the outcome of an investigation into alleged misconduct. The Committee voted unanimously at last week’s meeting (Feb. 2) to approve Hashem’s appointment as acting superintendent for an indefi nite period as McMahon remained on paid administrative leave. Hashem, 55, is a Saugus naF tive and a product of the town’s education system -- a 1985 Saugus High School graduate. He has spent three decades of his professional career as a teacher and administrator in Saugus Public Schools. He started out as a high school math teacher in 1991. He was in his third year as principal of Saugus High School in 2016 when he off ered to accept the role of interim superintendent and later acting superintendent back in March. He later returned to Saugus High School as principal in July of 2016, SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 2 Town Meeting Member Christine Moreschi is shown relaxing after an interview this week. She is one of several Precinct 2 Town Meeting members who are expected to share their views on top issues aff ecting their precinct during the second in a series of public forums set to begin on Monday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. Please see inside for this week’s “The Advocate Asks” and to learn more about “Saugus Over Coff ee.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)(Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Spacious 8 room, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home. Features include eat-in kitchen with granite counters and ceramic tile flooring, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, large living room, 5th bedroom or den/office area off living room, 1st floor main bedroom, hardwood flooring on first floor, second level offers 2 bedrooms, full bath and small study, full basement with laundry and work area, great, detached garage with heated loft (gas heat), fenced yard, ample off street parking. Family owned and loved for over 65 years. Offered at $639,900 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g FROM GEORGIA WITH LOVE: Susan Daniels Miller holds the front page of last Friday’s Saugus Advocate, which reported that a Georgia man would ship her a military footlocker he discovered in a thrift shop which once belonged to Miller’s dad – the late Major Walter Joseph Daniels, a World War II combat pilot who fl ew with the famous Flying Tigers. Miller is leaning up against the footlocker she received last Friday. Please see inside for more photos and story. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Janice Jarosz) ANGELO’S A FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! 197 Regular Unleaded $3.089 MidUnleaded $3.979 Super $4.099 Diesel Fuel $4.379 KERO By Container Only Heating Oil at the Pump DEF $4.759 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 After eight years as principal of Saugus High School, Hashem gave up his administrative job for the classroom as a mathematics teacher in June of 2021. School Committee members lauded Hashem’s leadership, particularly for overseeing the school district’s move from the old Saugus High School to the new Saugus Middle-High School complex in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Mike is and has always been a class act,” then-School Committee Chair Thomas Whittredge said of Hashem, when he announced his return to the classroom in 2021. “I thank him for his eight years of leadership at the High School and as interim superintendent. Without him, the move from the old High School to the new complex would not have been a smooth one. He will be a valuable asset in his return to the classroom,” Whittredge said at the time. Hashem was not present when the Committee conducted its meeting via “Zoom” video-conferencing last week. Meanwhile, no new information has been revealed regarding the investigation into McMahon’s alleged misconduct. In the written statement she $3.65 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 provided to The Saugus Advocate shortly after she was put on leave, McMahon alluded to potential concerns about the School District’s fiscal management. There are unconfirmed reports from several town officials that the investigation is focusing on alleged misappropriation of funds. “The district’s financial records are audited every year by independent CPAs who have never reported to me that the school department should change or adjust any practices,” McMahon said in her statement. “While I have not yet been provided with any specific allegations made against me, any allegations of wrongdoing on my part are false. With the assistance of my attorneys, Michael Long and Sheilah McCarthy, I will zealously and transparently defend my unblemished professional reputation,” the superintendent said. McMahon said she welcomed the “review and oversight by a qualified professional investigator.” “I look forward to assisting in an unbiased review, which I hope will be done efficiently and expeditiously,” she said She voluntarily stepped down on Jan. 17, pending the completion of the investigation. “I look forward to returning soon to leading this district toward providing the best possible education for the children of Saugus,” she said. McMahon is midwa y through the second year of a five-year plan to move the school district from the bottom 10 percent of academic performing schools to the top 10 percent, based on the district’s ranking against the state in performance on Math and Reading scores in the MCAS Exam.. HE’S BACK AT THE HELM: Former Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem is again in charge of Saugus Public Schools on a temporary basis (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) In June of 2021, the School Committee voted 4-1 to approve a five-year contract for McMahon, with a starting salary of $196,000. Then School Committee member Arthur Grabowski was the lone member who opposed the five-year contract/ The superintendent stands to earn close to a million dollars over the life of the contract. It marked the first time in the history of Saugus Public Schools that the School Committee had approved a fiveyear contract for the leader of the town’s public education system. It was also the first time that the School Committee had hired a woman superintendent The COVID-19 Update T here were 19 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus over the past week through Wednesday (Feb. 8). The new cases reported by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) over the past week increased the overall total to 10,489 confirmed cases since the outbreak of the global pandemic in March of 2020, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. This week’s total was a decrease of four over the number of newly confirmed cases reported last week. THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Feb. 12 from 9 – 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Feb. 13 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Hockey vs. Beverly from Feb. 11. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 12:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – Saugus Over Coffee from Feb. 13. Precinct 2 is highlighted. Thursday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Boys Basketball vs. Peabody from Feb. 14. Friday, Feb. 17 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from Feb. 16. Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from Feb. 16. Sunday, Feb. 19 at 12:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – What’s Cookin’? with Amanda. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** Town reports 19 newly confirmed cases; 4 new deaths By Mark E. Vogler But there were four new COVID-19-related deaths over the past week, increasing the death toll to 109. That was the largest number of deaths reported for the town in any week since last March 3 when there were six deaths reported. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 Page 3 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Town Meeting Member Christine Moreschi shares her views on what makes Precinct 2 special and the top issues facing the people she represents Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Town Meeting Member Christine Castelluccio Moreschi over coffee to ask her what makes Precinct 2 so special and what she sees as the top issues in the Saugus neighborhood she represents. Moreschi is a fourth-generation native Saugonian who has lived in Precinct 2 all her life. She is a 1982 Saugus High School graduate. She is completing the final year of her fifth two-year term on the Saugus Town Meeting. Since July of 2017, she has served as Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s chief administrative aide. Previously, she worked five years as the Administrator’s Secretary at Veterans Memorial Elementary School. She earned an Associate in Science degree in Paralegal Studies from North Shore Community College. Prior to her employment in the School Department, she worked for 25 years with the U.S. Postal Service. Her husband, Thomas – an Everett native – is a retired U.S. Postal worker. They have been married for 23 years and have two daughters, both of them Saugus High School graduates: Gabriella (2019), who is now a senior at Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass.; and Isabella (2021), who is a sophomore at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. Christine Moreschi has been active on various volunteer committees related to the town’s public education system. Moreschi served as a member of the Saugus High School Project Building committee, the citizens’ panel that worked closely on the planning of the Saugus-Middle High School. She also served on the Food Service Committee and the Wellness Committee. She The Saugus Post Office Is a major financial asset in the heart of the Cliftondale Square area of Precinct 2. It’s Saugus’s only post office. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Lifelong Precinct 2 resident Christine Moreschi is one of five town meeting members representing the precinct who have been invited to next Monday night’s (Feb. 13) “Saugus Over Coffee” forum, which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Saugus Public Library. The forum is open to the public. Precinct 2 residents will have a chance to speak out on precinct issues that concern them and will have an opportunity to meet their representatives over coffee. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) was president of the Belmonte Middle School Parent Teacher Organization and is a former member of the Veterans Memorial Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization. She has been active with the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Saugus for many years. Moreschi’s family has been active in town and civic affairs. She’s the daughter of retired Saugus Fire Department Capt. Anthony Castelluccio. Her mother, Jean (Ciampa), had seven brothers – all of them served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Another relative – the late Christie Ciampa – served for 14 years on the Saugus Board of Selectmen. Moreschi said she plans to attend the second in a series of ASKS | SEE PAGE 6 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 Page 5 Endicott College announces local Dean’s List students E ndicott College, the fi rst college in the U.S. to require internships of its students, is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Dean’s List students. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no letter grade below “C,” have no withdrawal grades and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester. The following students from Saugus have met these requirements: • Ryan Anderson, Accounting, son of Karen and Richard Anderson • Alivia Burke, Business Management, daughter of Colleen and Robert Burke • Devon Burke, Bioengineering, son of Colleen and Robert Burke • Cameron Catinazzo, Business Management, son of Caroline and Bob Catinazzo • Jason Ciampa, Computer Science, son of Eleanor and Brian Ciampa • Georgia Fiore, Liberal Studies/Education, daughter of Jessica and Edward Fiore • Drew Gardiner, Business Management, son of Helene and Peter Gardiner • Emma Howard, Biology/ Biotechnology, daughter of Renee and Christopher Howard • Nicolas Kontogiannis, Graphic Design, son of LeAnn and George Kontogiannis • Katerina Pintone, Art Therapy, daughter of Denise Pintone • Derek Quatieri, Interior Architecture, son of Joanna and Kevin Quatieri • Thea Raftelis, Biology/ Biotechnology, daughter of Julie and Theodore Raftelis About Endicott College: Endicott College off ers doctorate, master’s, bachelor’s and associate degree programs at its campus on the scenic coast of Beverly, St. Mary’s High School Term 1 Honors List S t. Mary’s High School announces its honor roll and principal’s list for the first quarter of the 2022-23 academic year. Honor roll students must achieve 85 or above in all their classes. Students earning principal’s list status must achieve 90 or above in all their classes. The following students MEMORIES| FROM PAGE 4 used it and knowing he was a fi ghter pilot, I was thinking it had to go back to the family. I wanted to get the piece reunited with a member of the family. If it weren’t for Janice’s articles, I wouldn’t know where to go with this,” he said. From the articles he had read, Riley knew Daniels was from Saugus and might possibly have relatives still living in town. Riley contacted Jim Mitchell, who is publisher of Advocate Newspapers, Inc., which owns four newspapers, including The Saugus Advocate. “Didn’t know if he has family still in your area,” Riley said in the message he left. “Any help would be appreciated,” he said. Publisher Mitchell referred the message to The Saugus Advocate, which was able to locate an immediate family member – Daniels’ daughter, Susan Miller. The Saugus Advocate acted as an intermediary, putting Miller in touch with Riley. Riley went ahead and shipped the footlocker with the anticipated arrival of last Friday (Feb. 3). Riley didn’t serve in the milfrom Saugus have achieved these honors: Honor Roll – Juliana Ernjakovic, ’28; Daniella Leo, ’27; Karina Martinez, ’26; Kylie Prezioso, ’26; Sabrina Domohowski, ’25; Valeria Mejia, ’25; Dominic Coco, ’24; Julie Liuzza, ’24; Adrianna Bowker, ’23; Thomas Falasca, ’23; Vittoria Moretti; Tia Picardi, ’23; and Sara Pitrone, ’23. Prinitary, but he says he’s very patriotic. His late father, Glenn Riley, was a career military man, serving as a top combat sergeant with the U.S. Army in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. I’m so gratifi ed that he [Riley] did this research and did all of his homework. It’s just incredible to be getting this after all these years,” Miller said. According to fellow pilots, Walter Daniels was one of the bravest. He was an expert navigator in the cockpit, using the strength of the P-40 diving speed and rugged construction to overcome the maneuverability of the Zeros and Oscars. Taught by Brig. General Chennault, the Flying Tigers were instructed to keep up their speed and never try to overturn a Japanese fi ghter. If one attempted to evade with a right turn, the pilots were taught to keep diving, then climb up to attack again. The Flying Tigers earned their reputation for being fearless and deadly. In his military career, Daniels earned two Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. Daniels passed away on Dec. 10, 1977, cipal’s List – Jackson Crawford, ’29; Vanessa Hall, ’28; Nicholas Abruzzese, ’27; Sophia Cruz, ’27; Shaelyn Murphy, ’27; Gianna Stasio, ’27; Brayden Crawford, ’26; Liam Martin, ’26; Henry Nguyen, ’26; John Carbone, ’25; Ava Gigliotti, ’25; Nadia Del Sonno, ’24; David Saxton, ’24; and Nanina Fabrizio, ’23. at Lynn Hospital and was buried alongside his son at Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. Mass., with additional sites online and at U.S. and international locations. Endicott remains true to its founding principle of integrating professional and liberal arts education with internship opportunities across disciplines. For more info, visit endicott.edu. AUTOTECH DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! 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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 “Saugus Over Coffee” forums set for 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. She is interested in meeting residents of Precinct 2 and encourages them to attend the forum, which is cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: What makes Precinct 2 special? What are the special features that make it unique among Saugus neighborhoods? A: Well, I have been there my whole entire life. I think that it’s the residents of Precinct St. Anthony’s Church Flea Market & Bazaar Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Featuring Crafts, Nick-Nacks & So Much More! ~ Admission Only .50 Cents ~ For info, call Linda: (781) 910-8615 All proceeds benefit St. Anthony’s Church 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? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Cliftondale Congregational Church houses the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry in its basement and provides food for many of the town’s and area’s needy people on Friday mornings. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) 2. A lot of them are second or third generation. They’ve stayed in their family’s home or moved close to their family’s home. And it’s a closeknit community. People are there for each other. Q: Are there any special landmarks? When people think about Precinct 2, they think of Cliftondale. But it seems like there’s more to it than Cliftondale. A: Yes, there is more. You have the MEG Foundation center. You also have the railroad station on Eustis Street. And I know that the Sweetser School isn’t there anymore. You’ve got the streets where the Sweetser School was. That was a grade school. 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He was a poASKS | SEE PAGE 16 Flowers (A Valentine’s Day poem to inspire Saugus residents who go shopping for fl owers to express their love or friendship) By Joanie Allbee Flowers say so much without ever a word. How can this be? Well haven’t you heard? It’s in the Bouquet that’s where the fl oral secrets lay Out in the open for visual display. What form does it take? Look for the line it’s very opaque A horizontal line implies rest, plenty of time don’t toil Vertical and straight? Punctual, formal and royal. Is the line more angled than straight? This implies energy like a horse coming out of a gate! Always have a focal point where the eye will zoom Give a showy piece plenty of room Make the composition like a peacock plume Give a smaller version for a friend in a hospital room. Love in your heart but you can’t say? A bunch of red roses will pave the way They may even already portray what you can’t display. The container speaks volumes too For there is another component to the clue Smooth and shiny formality of brass Gentle elegance of glass, baskets and pottery informal ease. A garden fl ower fi lled basket for a nice country breeze Such a sensory gift to cherish, please and appease. Editor’s Note: Saugus resident Joanie Allbee, a local artist and frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate, off ers this poem as a Valentine’s present for Saugus. She hopes it might be benefi cial to people picking fl owers out for Valentine’s Day and flower painting – perhaps inspiring others to buy flowers with a little understanding of the languages of fl owers known by fl orists. Allbee acknowledges that being born on Valentine’s Day has inspired her artistic talents and interests. “My birthday, Feb14th, that’s why I think I love roses, hearts, and the color ‘red’ so much I believe it’s been embedded and enmeshed throughout my DNA!” she says. “The poem I wrote for my book, ‘Tapestry,’ ...many moons ago, came out of the knowledge I learned from taking a Floral Design Program (After work hobby). With all the fascinating floral design knowlA VIRTUAL BOUQUET OF FLOWERS: An artist’s creative paint strokes can work on Valentine’s Day when you can’t get to a florist. (Courtesy photo and painting to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) edge learned, I wanted to fi nd a way to share the knowledge with others so I wrote it in the form of a poem; short, concise and factual.” FLOWERS SAY SO MUCH: Joanie Allbee takes time to appreciate these rose bushes. Red roses are a popular Valentine’s Day gift for wives, moms, grandmothers and sweethearts. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler).

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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 “The Old Sachem” Four Local Heroes By Bill Stewart M ost of you never saw three of these four Boston sports heroes play: Ted Williams, Bill Russell, Bobby Orr and Tom Brady. The four were not only local heroes, but nationals, and are ranked among the best of their professional sport. Theodore Samuel Williams, better known as Ted, was born in San Diego on April 30, 1918, and died in Inverness, Florida, on July 5, 2002. His MLB debut with the Red Sox was on April 20, 1939, and his last game was on September 20, 1960. His career statistics are: batting–.344; hits–2,654; home runs–521; runs batted in– 1,839; and an on base percentage of .482. In 1941 he batted .406, the last MLB player to bat over .400 for a season. He was an All-Star 19 times and selected as the league MVP twice. Williams graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in San Diego and was the star pitcher of the baseball team. He received offers from the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees while still in high school. He signed with the minor league San Diego Padres; his mother thought him too young to leave home. He was the backup to Vince DiMaggio, the younger brother of Joe and Dom, and batted .271 in 42 games in 1936.The Red Sox manager of the time was Eddie Collins, and he took on scouting of an infielder and was impressed by Williams. The Red Sox purchased the rights to Williams and two other minor leaguers for $35,000. Williams arrived in Sarasota, Florida, in 1939 for spring training. As a rookie with the Red Sox, he batted .327, hit 31 home runs and led the league in walks with 107, a rookie record. He also became the first rookie to lead the league in runs batted in with 145. But baseball wasn’t the whole story. He joined the Naval Reserve in May of 1942 and was activated in 1943. He became a fighter pilot in the Marines in 1944, served in the Pacific and was discharged from active duty in January 1946. He served again during the Korean War as a fighter pilot. In my estimation, he was the greatest Red Sox player of all time, and it was a pleasure to watch him bat. My basketball hero is Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics. Bill was born in West Monroe, Louisiana. His father couldn’t stand the racism of the South, so he moved the family to Oakland, California. He won back-to-back state championships for McClymonds High School in Oakland. He was recruited by the University of San Francisco (USF). He and the team were not too happy outside of the game: Racism was prevalent wherever the team played, because they were the first team to start three black players. In 1944 for the All-College Tournament in Oklahoma City, the team was denied hotel rooms, so the team slept in a closed college dorm. The team won two consecutive championships for USF. He was drafted into the NBA in 1956 as the second pick overall. He played for the Celtics from 1956 to 1968, and his career statistics are: games played–963; minutes per game–42.3; points–15.1; field goal percentage–44.0; rebounds–56.1; free throws percentage–22.5; and personal fouls–2,592. His awards are legendary. He was the UPI College Basketball Player of the Year in 1956. He was awarded the NBA MVP three times: 1962, 1963 and 1965; NBA All Defensive team in 1969; All NBA All-Star “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart in 1959, 1963, 1965; Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011; Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year in 1968; and many others. He led the Celts to 11 NBA titles in 13 seasons. My National Hockey League hero is Bobby Orr. In 1971 he became the first player to have 100 assists in a single season. He was born on March 20, 1948, in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. Bobby Orr was an OHA Jr. First Team All-Star in 1966. In his NHL career, he played for the Bruins from 1966 to 1976, then had two years with the Chicago Blackhawks. Orr played 657 games in the NHL, scored 270 goals, had 645 assists and 915 points, a plus minus score of 592 and 76 penalty minutes served, and he scored 324 power play goals. Among his awards were the Art Ross Trophy in 1970 and 1975, the Ted Lindsay Award in 1975, the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1979, the James Norris Memorial Trophy eight times from 1968 to 1975, the Hart Memorial Trophy three times from 1970 to 1972, the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1970 and 1972 and the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1967. He pushed the team to the Stanley Cup in 1970 and 1972. Orr played in the All-Star game eight times from 1968 to 1975. He played for Canada for the Canada Cup in 1976 and was selected as a First Team All-Star. We will probably never see a hockey player like that again. My football hero is Tom Brady. You all know the heroics of the G.O.A.T. Thomas Edward Patrick Brady played in the NFL for 23 seasons, 21 for the Patriots. He was born August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California, and graduated from Junipero High School in 1995. He played football, basketball and baseball in high school. He was a football quarterback at the University of Michigan from 1995 to 1999. He led Michigan in winning the 1999 OLD SACHEM | SEE PAGE 9

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 Page 9 Saugus Lions Club installs three new members 8 Norwood St. Everett Pictured from left to right: District Governor Anthony Pecci installed new Saugus Lions Paul Oster, Lou Rossi and Bob Palleschi at the Saugus Lions Club’s Jan. 18 meeting. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate) A t its Jan. 18 meeting, the Saugus Lions Club installed three new members: Paul Oster, Lou Rossi and Bob Palleschi. At the meeting, club members also heard from a guest speaker who shared some stories about the involvement of some of her family members in the club’s historic past. Ellen LeClair, the mother of three children and two grandsons, recalled how her maternal grandfather’s mother raised her three sons on upper Essex Street in that big old house around a stone wall bend in Cliftondale. All three Rice brothers served in World War I. Ellen LeClair’s father and grandfather were also Saugus Lions. She held up the Saugus Lions 1979 charter document from the 50th Anniversary of the club in 1979. All the 1979 members signed the document. Members thanked her for sharing the wonderful history and the stories of the Saugus Lions Club’s proud tradition. (617) 387-9810 Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Closed Sundays 2/19 Valentine’s Day Special Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only Includes One Side $42.00 Plus Tax www.eight10barandgrille.com eight10barandgrillecom OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT Ellen LeClair held up the Saugus Lions charter at a recent meeting. OLD SACHEM| FROM PAGE 8 Citrus Bowl and the 2000 Orange Bowl over Alabama. His passing stats at Michigan were 638 pass attempts, 395 completions, 61.9 percent, 4773 yards, 7.5 yards per attempt, 30 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. As for rushing, he had 90 attempts, minus 160 yards and 3 touchdowns. With the Patriots Brady won six Super Bowls. He won another Super Bowl ring with Tampa Bay. He was the Super Bowl MVP fi ve times (four with New England), was awarded three NFL MVPs and 15 Pro Bowl selections. His career statistics are 335 games, 251 wins, 82 losses, 7,763 completions, 12,050 attempts, 89,215 yards and 649 touchdowns. These four professional players are my choice of the greatest player for Boston in their respective sports. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports – and sometimes he opines on current or historical events or famous people.) SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM And Homemade Dessert!

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 Sachem girls knock off Gloucester for 6th straight win T By Greg Phipps he Saugus High School girls’ basketball team appears to be reaching its peak at the right time. The Sachems notched their sixth straight victory on Tuesday at Gloucester by a 43-34 score despite experiencing difficulties offensively. The Sachems had a tough time putting the ball in the hole over the first two periods but still managed to build a 17-9 lead late in the second quarter. That’s when Gloucester senior Adelyn Richardson drilled three consecutive three-pointers to give the hosts an 18-17 edge at halftime. Saugus found itself behind by six points at one stage in the fourth quarter before grinding out a comeback win. Guard Peyton DiBiasio finished with a team-high 16 points even though she struggled from the field. Ashleen Escobar was the other Sachem in double figures with 10 points. “Both of these players had great fourth quarters, making key shots and also knocking down free throws,” said Head Coach Mark Schruender of the late game efforts from DiBiasio and Escobar. Schruender said there seemed to be an unusual number of inbound plays during the game. He credited Ashleigh Moore, Madi Femino and Ana Silva for doing a solid job of executing inbound Saugus players Madi Femino (4) and Amelia Pappagallo (21) battled for a loose rebound in Tuesday’s win at Gloucester. Saugus’s Madison Botta protected the ball against an aggressive Gloucester defender in Tuesday’s win. Saugus guard Peyton DiBiasio tries to make her way past a Gloucester defender. passes. “The three of them made great decisions all night in these situations, including late in the game when we got a couple of key layups to pull in front on the scoreboard,” Schruender recalled. The coach also cited the rebounding efforts of Jessica Bermberg and Devany Millerick and their ability to gain position under the glass. Schruender praised the play of his bench: Madison Botta, Taylor Deleidi, Juliana Powers and Amelia Pappagallo. “We needed everyone to play a role tonight and everyone did their job to put us in position late,” he pointed out. Tuesday’s win left the Sachems at 11-4 overall and playoff bound. Saugus hostSaugus’s Devany Millerick made a post move against a Gloucester defender on Tuesday. ed Danvers on Thursday and play at Peabody next Tuesday. The postseason-clinching 10th victory came last Wednesday at Triton, as the Sachems broke open a close game and prevailed, 59-42, over the Vikings. DiBiasio poured in a team-high 21 points, followed by Moore’s career-high 15 courtesy of five three-pointers. Escobar and Ella Castle added nine points each. Schruender said three-point shooting and defense bailed out the Sachems against Tri~Letter to the Editor~ Don’t Build the Voke on Hilltop Site An open letter to the members of the Northeast Metro Tech building Committee am writing as a constituent in a Northeast Metro Tech sending community. I was at the Wakefield town meeting where the Town approved building the new Voke, and I proudly cast my vote in support at that time. I was entirely unaware in casting that vote that the siting had already been decided on by your committee in contradiction to the recommendations in the pre-feasibility study. I do everything I can to be an informed voter. I attend info sessions, read the materials that are made available, and I am an active participant at Town Meetings. Yet despite all that I did not know that my vote was a vote in favor of building on the hilltop site. I believe that if voters, despite being earnestly involved and informed, were unable to tell that this siting was part and parcel of our vote to approve funding for the new NEMT, that vote should be considered illegitimate. This experience has genuinely damaged my trust in the NEMT Building Committee and in our legislative process. Regarding the siting itself I will say that my top two concerns are the preservation of habitat and the biosphere, and the protection of Native American land and history. Destroying a mature forest is irreparable. Destroying Native land and history is a facet of the ongoing genocide that is perpetrated against Native Americans to this day. Though I am guessing the decision making process thus far has followed the letter of the law and that the NEMT Building Committee can proceed with its plan to build on the hilltop site with impunity. I am picturing a lot of conversations or personal moments that include sentiments like “but we followed the procedures correctly. Each town voted yes.” Or “the decision is already made, the process has moved on, we can’t go back now.” While these things may be true, the decision to build on the hilltop site is nevertheless morally indefensible. I firmly believe that there is always more than one solution to a problem. So though it might be complicated, though it might require additional time or studies, whatever the challenges may be, it is possible to build on a different site. It is within your power to move the NEMT building project forward in a way that reflects the values of the sending communities. Please use your positions on the NEMT Building Committee to choose a different site for the new Voke, not the hilltop site. Sincerely, Benny Wheat Wakefield ton, which held a 25-24 lead at halftime. He pointed to the defensive play from Bremberg, Botta and Femino despite facing a size disadvantage. “Triton presented many challenges from an athletic standpoint and a size discrepancy standpoint. It was great to see our team not back down despite the obstacles,” he observed. “The team seems to be hitting its stride at a good time, but the players are also committed to continuing to improve.”

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 Page 11 Saugus Boys Rebound with Win Over Fishermen By Greg Phipps H aving suffered a shortlived bump in the road last Friday night against Salem, the Saugus High School boys’ basketball team got back on the winning track Tuesday at home by defeating the Gloucester Fishermen, 65-58. It was the Sachems seventh victory in their last nine games. Saugus is also playoff bound at 12-5 overall, having made the postseason with their 10th win against Lynn Tech early last week. In Tuesday’s game against the Fishermen, the Sachems actually fell behind by a significant 15-2 margin early but recovered to enter the halftime break with a five-point lead. “The team stepped up and got a few stops in a row to get back on track,” said head with 21 points while Isaiah Rodriguez also reached double figures with 17. The Sachems were trailing 64-61 with just under two minutes left in regulation when Osawe sank a three-pointer to tie it. Osawe then hit from close range to make it 66-64 with under a minute remaining. KIPP was able to tie it at 66 and that’s how it stood entering the extra session. In the OT, a Tapia-Gately layup with about 40 seconds left proved to be the winning basket, as the Sachems held the Panthers pointless from there (aided by a key steal by Cam Soroko), and, as a result, emerged with their 11th win of the season. Last Friday, the Sachems traveled to Salem and fell by a convincing 69-35 margin to the Witches. To its credit, Saugus was able to shake off the effects of that loss to emerge victorious over Gloucester on Tuesday. Moving forward, the Sachems played at Danvers on Thursday and host Peabody next Tuesday (scheduled 7 p.m. tip off). - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Saugus guard Ben Tapia-Gately threw down 24 points in Tuesday’s home victory over Gloucester. He reached the 30 plateau in last week’s OT win over KIPP Academy. Saugus’s Max Anajjar contributed 16 points in Tuesday’s win over Gloucester. coach Joe Bertrand of Tuesday’s game. “Credit Gloucester who fought back in the third [quarter] after we went up by 12 halfway through. We were down by one with five minutes to go [in the game] but after a pair of free throws by Max Anajjar we took a one-point lead and never looked back..” Anajjar would finish with 16 points but it was Ben Tapia-Gately who led the offensive attack with 24 points. Chris Flynn also had a strong outing by netting 19. Bertrand cited the defensive effort in the final minutes as the deciding factor. “Our defense won us the game by leaving Gloucester scoreless in the last couple of minutes,” he observed. In an exciting 78-76 overtime triumph over the KIPP Academy Panthers last Wednesday at home, Saugus received a mammoth performance from Tapia-Gately, who poured in 30 points to help lead the way. Josh Osawe had an excellent game of his own by finishing ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Saugus player Josh Osawe dropped in 21 points in an overtime win over KIPP Academy last week. Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing to amend the town’s Traffic Rules and Regulations to prohibit parking within twenty (20) feet of the Rail Trail on both sides of Central Street, Saugus, MA. Also, to amend the town’s Traffic Rules and Regulations to install flashing warning lights at the end of Pearce Drive and Main Street. This Public Hearing will be held at the Saugus Town Hall, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906, second floor auditorium on February 21, 2023 at 9:00 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk February 10, 2023 Docket No. ES23P0215EA Estate of: LEON D. ZAIMES Date of Death: 10/15/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Phillip D. Zaimes of Peabody, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Phillip D. Zaimes of Peabody, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/14/2023. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 31, 2023 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE February 10, 2023

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 The Sounds of Saugus Good Morning Saugus! If you are a resident of Precinct 2 and you have never had the chance to talk to any of your five Town Meeting members, here’s your chance. Stop by the Saugus Public Library at around 6 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 13) and have a coffee with one or more of your precinct 2 representatives. Then at 6:30, sit back and watch the second in a series of forums titled “Saugus Over Coffee.” Hear what your Town Meeting members have to say about what makes the precinct special, hear their take on the challenges or tough issues they see facing Precinct 2 and then take the opportunity to speak your mind on what you think should be the priority issues for Precinct 2. With town elections set for November, voters in every precinct will be better informed on the issues and where candidates stand in the respective Town Meeting races by watching “Saugus Over Coffee” live or on https://vimeo.com/saugustelevision or on Channel 8. The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library are cosponsoring this special series of forums that will spotlight one precinct a month through October. Also, a very positive aspect of Monday night’s forum is that folks who can’t attend can still view Vimeo Saugus TV on Channel 8 via a computer at any time during the day or week. Residents can watch this coming Monday night’s forum on Channel 8 of SaugusTV at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv. org. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 2 – Feb. 13 Precinct 3 – March 13 Precinct 4 – April 17 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK Precinct 5 – May 8 Precinct 6 – June 12 Precinct 7 – July 10 Precinct 8 – Aug. 14 Precinct 9 – Sept. 11 Precinct 10 – Oct. 23 Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www.saugustv.org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event (www.vimeo. com/saugustelevision). Comedy at the Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant has set its latest comedy lineup featuring Frank Santorelli on Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Here’s the rest of this month’s lineup: Feb. 17: Paul Gilligan, 8 p.m., $20; Feb. 24: Mike Donovan, 8 p.m., $20. Here’s the comedy lineup for March: March 3: Paul D’Angelo, 8 p.m., $20; March 10: Corey Rodrigues, 8 p.m., $20; March 24: Jimmy Dunn, 8 p.m., $20. Tickets are $20 and showtime is 8 p.m. at the Kowloon Restaurant (Route 1 North in Saugus). For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781233-0077. Bingo is back! The Kowloon Restaurant announces Bingo every Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., in the Hong Kong Lounge. Prizes will be given away each week with a grand prize set at the finale in March. A full Chinese gourmet spread is available during Bingo – featuring pupu platters, egg rolls, crab Rangoons, Saugus Wings, General Gau’s chicken, lobster sauce, fried scallops, lo mein, moo shi pork, salt and pepper calamari and sushi – along with a full bar menu, including the signature mai tais and scorpion bowls. GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who’s being sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper between now and Tuesday at Noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Hammersmith Family Restaurant at 330 Central St. in Saugus. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) Celebrating the Saugus High band The Saugus Historical Society is planning its spring season of programs and a new exhibit which will open in March. The exhibit will feature Saugus High School band memorabilia from several time periods and some Color Day posters recently donated to the society. Anyone who was a band member at any time, or who had an ancestor who was a band member, is invited to share some of their memories. Please call Saugus Historical Society President Laura Eisener at 781-231-5988 to share your story. “We are looking for some anecdotes and stories from people involved in Saugus High School Band at any time,” Laura says. “The Historical Society is putting together a display of band uniforms, parents’ jackets, photos etc. which will be ready by the first meeting in the Spring,” she said. Laura can be reached at 781-231-5988. Craft Fair and Flea Market The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 will host an indoor craft fair and flea market on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus. A snow date has been set for Feb. 25. Vendors/ Table cost: $25. There will be refreshments, a cash bar and raffles. To reserve a table or obtain more information, please call Paul Giannetta 978-239-1392 Help this Eagle fly It sounds like Jake D’Eon has a great public service project in pursuit of his Eagle Scout Badge. His project is doing picnic tables at Pinetops at Breakheart Reservation. But Jake is appealing to the public for a little help in getting the supplies he needs for his project. If you want to help Jake out while also enjoying a night of a few good laughs, then check out the Pizza and Comedy Show set for Prince Pizzeria on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. There are basketball raffles for adults. Tickets cost $35. All proceeds go to Jake’s picnic table project. Check it out! Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Feb. 10) from 9:30-11 a.m. “Shout Outs” We have two this week. Janice Jarosz offered one for the town’s cold weather heroes: “I want to give a Shout Out to Building Maintenance Director Tommy Whittredge and his crew for spending many hours checking and rechecking our town buildings for potential leaks and frozen pipes during one of the coldest weather days this recent weekend. Thanks to their diligence, the town was spared thousands of dollars in repairs by their concerted efforts in preventing serious flooding. Thanks guys!!” And we have an editor’s choice this week: Here’s a heartfelt “Shout Out” for Joanie Allbee, a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate, with her articles and photos. Joanie gets to enjoy a lovely day next Tuesday (Feb. 14), when she celebrates Valentine’s Day and her birthday. She should get lots of hearty hugs on her special day. 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. We have a winner! Congratulations to Frances Palczynski for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Fran was one of several readers answering correctly. But she was the only one to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. For winning last week’s contest, Frances gets a $10 gift certificate from Jimmy’s Steer House at 114 Broadway (Rt. 1 North in Saugus). Here’s the correct answer offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The Answer to the sketch is Bob and Linda Teal “Now some words from Linda and Bob: “‘I, Linda grew up in Lynnhurst and I am a 1970 Saugus High School Graduate. “‘A week after graduation I started working full time at New England Telephone Company in the Yellow Pages Division in Lynn, Mass. A year later I was promoted to Executive Assistant working for various District Managers over a 10 year period. “‘For several years I was a member of the Yellow Pages bowling league in Lynn and played on the Yellow Pages Women’s Softball Team that played against other business teams in Lynn. “‘I met Bob in 1979 while working in Lynn at the New England Telephone Company. I was his boss’s Executive Assistant in Yellow Pages Sales at the time. Bob showed up at THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 Page 13 THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 12 my softball games. We dated for 2 years and were married in April 1981. “‘We purchased our first starter home in Saugus after 1 year of marriage and still to this day is our home. “‘Our daughter was born in 1984. “‘We spent many summers camping in NH. I, Linda loved bass fishing and playing Holy Board with our camping friends. Bob loves to read. “‘Our daughter is married and has 3 step children. “‘We have traveled to Aruba 11 times over the years. That was our favorite place to vacation. We also love vacationing in Wells, Maine. “‘Bob grew up in Lynn, Mass. and is a 1963 graduate of Lynn English High School. He joined the US Navy in 1964 at the age of 18. It was during the time when the military draft was in force. “‘His older brother who had already served in the Navy and traveled the world, signed him up at age 18. “‘He qualified and became a Yeoman at age 19. He was shipped to Viet Nam on the LST ship named Nye County. This was a flat bottom ship. His job was to keep all personnel files for the enlisted crew and officers, he was a postal clerk, captain’s mast writer, also handled ship investigations and was a radar man and processed orders for all shipmates. “‘His ship brought over from the United States 150 vehicles on the way to Viet Nam for sailors stationed in the Philippines. While stationed in Saigon, South Viet Nam his ship picked up supplies from the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan and delivered them to Saigon. “‘His younger brother also served in the Navy and he joined Bob on his ship and surprised him with a Birthday card. “‘In December 1966 everyone was transferred from the ship along with other ship squadrons because the ship was sold by the United States Federal Government to S. Korea. “‘Bob made the arrangements for all shipmates to be transferred back to the East Coast. Then he flew back to Long Beach, California for about a year to finish up. He spent weekends at his cousin’s in Huntington Beach. He went to Disneyland and Knots Berry Farm for some entertainment, a number of times. “‘Bob was HONORABLY DISCHARGED in 1970 as a Yeoman Third Class Petty Officer. “‘After his military discharge he worked as Auditor of a Bank in Lynn, Mass. and then changed jobs. He worked at the New England Telephone Company Yellow Pages Division in Lynn, Mass. He was promoted to Manager of Revenue Assurance after a number of other assignments and retired in 2001. “‘He was a Bingo Volunteer at the Saugus Senior Center for about 10 years and is currently a member of the Friends of the Saugus Senior Center. “‘He likes doing word searches, reading police crime mysteries, doing yard work and helping around the house. “‘I, Linda like playing Pickleball which is a very popular sport. I have been playing for 6 years and have many pickleball friends. “‘I, Linda also enjoy attending and volunteering at some of the special events at the Saugus Senior Center; clearing tables, etc. “‘One of our favorite quotes is ‘SMILE BE HAPPY’. “‘We have been married for 41 years.’” “Thank you for the Excellent colorful varied Bio. “Happy Valentine’s Day to you two love birds! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” Legion breakfasts on Friday mornings Saugus American Legion Post 210 hosts its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The Legion requests a donation of $8 from those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. The Legion also welcomes veterans who can’t afford the meal to enjoy a free breakfast. Bon appétit! Shakespeare play hits Saugus stage The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) presents “The THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 13 Comedy of Errors,” one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays. Performances are the first two weekends of March 2023. “The Comedy of Errors” is a farce about two sets of identical twins who were separated in a shipwreck shortly after birth. Now adults, Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in the town of Ephesus, which happens to be where their long-lost twins, Antipholus of Ephesus and Dromio of Ephesus, live. When the Syracusan twins encounter the friends and families of their siblings, a series of mishaps based on mistaken identity result in wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of the Ephesian twins and false accusations of infidelity, theft, madness and demonic possession. Eventually it all gets sorted out! TCS is pleased to have Waltham resident Francine Davis as the director of the show and a troupe of talented actors from all over the North Shore of Massachusetts. TCS welcomes some performers new to the group: Reading resident Bryan Deroo as Antipholus of Syracuse, Ryan Marchant from Arlington as Antipholus of Ephesus, Amanda Flicop of Malden as Adriana, David Lee Vincent of Newburyport as the Duke, Roland “Boot” Boutwell of Winchester as Egeon, Shelove Duperior of Malden as the Courtesan, and Olga Karasik-Updike of Newbury as the Foreign Merchant. TCS welcomes some returning veterans of its stage to the show: Billy Jenkins of Stoneham as Dromio of Ephesus, Vi Patch of Wakefield as Dromio of Syracuse, John Leonard - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES23P0288EA Estate of: JEANETTE M. GUARINO Date of Death: 10/28/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Robert Guarino of Rockport, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Robert Guarino of Rockport, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/17/2023. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 03, 2023 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE February 10, 2023 of Andover as the Map Seller, Kaycee Renee Wilson of Brighton as Luciana, Kathy Rapino of Saugus as the Abbess, Larry Segel of Winthrop as Angelo and Sherri Wilcauskas of Middleton as Nell. Lauren Lyon of Natick is the stage manager. Performances of “The Comedy of Errors” are on March 3-45 and 10-11-12, 2023, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and at Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets purchased at the door are $22-$24. Tickets purchased in advance are $19$21 – online at TCSaugus.org/ tickets. The venue is the American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus, Mass. – the performance space is not wheelchair accessible, but it does feature a bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Snacks and raffle tickets are available for purchase before the show and during intermission. For more information, see the TCS website at TCSaugus.org. Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site is closed for the winter season. The site will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of the month in February and March, weather permitting. The dates are Saturday, February 18, and Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/ Recycling, at 781-231-4036 with any questions. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Join our Teen Advisory Board: First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; Grades 5 and up; meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! sauguspubliclibrary.org – 781-231-4168. Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is Monday, Feb. 20. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) A neat teen group called Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club, from all accounts, is a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk (https:// www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/ new-manga-anime-club.../ – Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass.) Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with the continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun – no experience necessary! There are pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting. See you there! Space is limited; please call 781-2314168 X 3106 to register. When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10 a.m. Where: Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Brooks Room on the second floor. Book Sale Special continues: Library Director Alan Thibeault offered the following announcement: “Due to popular demand, the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are extending their January Book Sale special – $4 for a bag of books – through the month of February. “Come to the ongoing Book Sale in the Saugus Public Library’s Community Room and bring your own bag (or purchase one of ours) and fill ’er up for just $4. “Also…we are still accepting donations of adult fiction and children’s books – in excellent condition only, of course. We regret that we cannot accept non-fiction titles, encyclopedias, text books, workbooks, instruction manuals etc. And, please…no yellowing, mold, mildew, excessive wear & tear, stains, or unpleasant odors. “Proceeds from the Book Sale benefit the New Friends who support programs and other offerings here at the Library.” First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. Scholarship available to Saugus High students Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) is accepting applications from high school seniors through the Lique Human Services Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services and who have made an impact in their community or the world through community service. The Lique Human Services Scholarship will be awarded to two seniors who attend one of the eight high schools located in GLSS’ service area – including Saugus High School. The scholarship is named in memory of Vince Lique, the Agency’s long-time Executive Director, who devoted his career to helping others, particularly vulnerable senior citizens and people of all ages with disabilities, demanding that all people be treated with dignity and respect. “Vince’s legacy is firmly rooted in his compassion for people. He measured success by the quality of his service to and advocacy for others,” said Kathryn C. Burns, GLSS’ Chief Executive Officer. “I believe in Vince’s theory that one’s individual success is directly related to the benefits received by those around us. The Lique Human Services scholarship honors the man and his service by encouraging others to do the same.” Applications are available through each high school’s guidance office or can be completed online at www.glssnet/ LiqueScholarship. Completed applications are due on or before Friday, April 7. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (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.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are helping to offset THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 Page 15 Saugus Gardens in the Winter Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T he icy temperatures of last Friday and Saturday convinced many people to forgo their walks and snuggle indoors. Temperatures have rebounded though, and green points of bulbs are pointing up through the soil, buds are slowly but surely swelling and some birds seem to be on their northward journey. Even in our cold climate, the trees are starting to show indications of spring. Many birds like the downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) have been here all winter, and some robins (Turdus migratorius) now stay year-round, but there do seem to be more flocks of robins in the neighborhood now. Valentine’s Day will be Tuesday. Bright red hearts on doorways bring a bit of warmth to our surroundings. Maureen Lucey’s Valentine spirit doesn’t stop at the door – on each side of her front steps the potted dwarf Alberta spruce (Picea glauca conica) are decked out in shiny red ornaments and heartshaped toppers. Even with the cold weather, there are a few flowers in bloom outdoors, including the bright pink heath (Erica carnea) in the front garden of Greg Dineen on Summer Street. The heath has been in bloom for a few weeks already and is likely to continue until weather is much warmer. Closely related to heather (Calluna spp.), heaths (Erica spp.) are low growing plants with tiny bell-shaped flowers and almost needle-like evergreen foliage. The easiest way to tell them apart is by when they bloom, since heathers bloom in May and June while heaths bloom in cold temperatures, usually between January and April around here. Both heath and heather are grown as garden plants in the United States. Depending on winter temperatures in any given year, I have seen heath begin blooming anywhere from December to April, and the flowers may not fade until temperatures become reliably warm. Heathers were at one time considered in the same genus, but their leaves are smaller, and they now are classified in a different genus. Nevertheless, heaths are sometimes known as winter heathers. Many of the 800 or species in the genus are native to South Africa, which has similar heathland habitats known there as fynbos. Most of those grown in gardens here Maureen Lucey has given her dwarf spruce trees on Summer Street a Valentine’s touch. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) are northern European natives. The mysterious and romantic heathlands of Great Britain are characterized chiefly by extensive growths of heath and heather. Other low shrubby plants like gorse (Ulex spp.) and a European blueberry relative (Vaccinium myrtillus) – sometimes known as bilberry, blaeberry or whortleberry – also grow there. These plants are likely to conjure up visions of the Yorkshire moors from Emily Bronte’s 1847 novel “Wuthering Heights.” The setting of this Gothic novel, long considered a classic of English literature, has its mood created by the setting of spooky heathlands known as moors. They are tolerant of infertile, shallow soils and grow on rocky locations that contribute to acidity in the soil. Heaths have given their name to the heath family (Ericaceae), which includes rhododendrons, azaleas, mountain laurel, blueberries and cranberries as well as many others. Valentine’s Day is a great exHeath blooming at the home of Greg Dineen on Summer Street was undeterred by the cold. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Does this male downy woodpecker wear his heart on the nape of his neck? Males and females are quite similar but only males have this patch of red feathers. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) The heart-shaped anthurium spathe changes from greenish to burgundy to red or pink as it matures, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day! (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) cuse to indulge in some colorful flowers indoors to make up for sparsity in most gardens outdoors. Roses, tulips and mixed bouquets tend to lead the list of popular Valentine’s Day arrangements, but there are other winter bloomers which can also be popular houseplants at this season. An intriguing houseplant that is especially appropriate because of its heart-shaped pink bract is often simply called anthurium. The flower consists of a colorful bract or modified leaf called a spathe (the heart-shaped, often red part of this species) and a spike-like, protruding spadix containing small perfect flowers with four tiny petals each. The spathe may be red, pink, white or purplish yellow and greenish. Members of the Arum family (Araceae) are known as aroids, and this large group includes the familiar Jack in the Pulpit The anthurium spathe is heart-shaped, while its spadix, which holds the actual small flowers, is a greenish to white upright spike form. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) (Arisaema spp.), corpse flower or Titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), calla lily (Zantedeschia aetheopica), elephant ear or angel wing (Caladium spp.) and the ubiquitous houseplant philodendron (Philodendron spp.). Anthuriums are popular as cut flowers and houseplants, but like most aroids, all parts are toxic to mammals, The species with the reddest spathe (Anthurium andreanum) is the most popular of nearly 1000 species of Anthurium. Also known as flamingo flower, flamingo lily, tailflower and painter’s palette, it is originally from the tropical rainforests of Ecuador and Columbia. It is evergreen in tropical areas, and the shiny, waxy spathe remains colorful and attractive for many weeks. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking.

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 lice officer and the first police officer who was ever killed in Saugus. Q: He was with the Saugus Police Department? A: Yes, he was with the Saugus Police Department. Q: So, is there a marker where he was killed? A: I don’t think so. It happened in 1889. He was shot at the Boston & Maine Railroad Station, which is the one on Eustis Street. He was 41 years old and he interrupted a burglary. He got shot and two days later he died. Q: I guess one of the biggest landmarks in Precinct 2 would be the MEG Building. A: Yes – there’s a lot of history there. Q: Do you have any pet peeves or pressing projects in Precinct 2? In your mind, what are the top challenges facing Precinct 2 – things you would do as a Town Meeting member? A: Yes, we’re trying to get Cliftondale revitalized. That’s definitely the top priority for the residents of Precinct 2. We need to get some businesses down there. My concern is the businesses. When I was younger, it used to be a place to go. The Tumble Inn [It closed in June of 2020 after 70 years] was there, and my parents would go down there every day. They used to meet there for coffee and breakfast. And there was a bakery down there. I know times have changed. THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 14 food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families who 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 Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/ We all know that times have changed. I know we’d like to see it like Melrose. But Melrose doesn’t have Route 1, and we have a lot of stores off Route 1. But we would like for it to be a close-knit community again. And years ago, there was a lot of foot traffic down there [in Cliftondale]. Now you don’t have that so much. We’d like to bring that back. I would like to see that come back. Q: And I guess Rossetti’s [Peter A. Rossetti Insurance Agency, Inc.] is a long-established Cliftondale business. Must be one of the oldest businesses in Precinct 2, right? A: Yes – they could be. They’ve been down there a while; I don’t know how many years. Q: What other issues besides Cliftondale revitalization face the people of Precinct 2? That’s like a huge issue. But what are some of the other issues of concern? A: I love my precinct. I don’t think there are a lot of issues. I just think that the major one right now is Cliftondale revitalization. Q: Well, aren’t there a lot of issues related to Cliftondale, like whether the Post Office should move someplace else or stay? A: I think it should stay. It’s just my personal opinion, because people do need to mail letters. And it’s the only post office in Saugus. It’s been there a very long time; ever since I’ve been there, it’s been there. And we also have to think of the older generation who may not be able to walk or go to a vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. 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. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms. gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals The MEG Building – originally known as the Bond Building but known mostly as the Cliftondale School during most of its century of existence – is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Precinct 2. It houses the MEG Foundation, which is named after Marleah Elizabeth Graves – a legendary Saugus educator. different location for a post office, a church or a bank. It was the older generation that would walk to Cliftondale to go to local businesses. Remember, Cliftondale was a village. It wasn’t Cliftondale Square. It was called Cliftondale Village and it was one of the oldest villages. Q: When did they start calling it Cliftondale Square? A: I don’t know. Q: What about when you were a kid? A: Cliftondale Village. Q: So it was called Cliftondale Village when you were a kid? A: Yes, I believe so, because it was more like a homey place. People were always down 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 HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. 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/ there. And they would go to the different establishments like Tumble Inn and the bakery. It brings back fond memories. I don’t think a lot of residents in Precinct 2 want to see it built up to more than that. I think that they just really like for their businesses to come back – a restaurant, some place where they can walk to and have a bite to eat. You know what I mean? … sit with their friends over a cup of coffee. I called it Cliftondale Square when I was growing up. The older generation called it Cliftondale Village. Q: Any other thoughts about Precinct 2? A: There is a lot of traffic that HealthySaugus About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea or an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. 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 six and a half years since I began work at The goes through Precinct 2, but there is a lot of traffic that goes through everywhere, so it’s not unique to that. Q: Do you think you will get a good turnout on Monday for the second in a series of 10 forums of “Saugus Over Coffee?” A: I hope so. I hope the residents will come out and get to meet their Town Meeting members. I think we will have a good turnout. Q: Precinct 2 is certainly one of the more active precincts in the town. A: Yes. I agree with you. Q: Anything else that you would like to talk about? A: No. Thank you for this opportunity. 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 National Historic Site.

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Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 OBITUARIES Linda N. (Gerniglia) Gaieski O f Saugus.Age 75, died on Monday, February 6th. She was the beloved wife of Peter Gaieski with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Winchester and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Gaieski was the daughter of the late Mathew A. and Martha R. (Terravecchia) Gerniglia. Linda was a graduate of Saugus High School and both Merrimack and Cambridge Colleges. She was a former teacher and Vice Principal at the Belmonte Middle School and also served on the school committee. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Gaieski is survived by her son Anthony Gaieski, SPD and his wife Laura of Georgetown and her grandson Christopher. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St. Saugus on Friday at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to the Saugus High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 1305, Saugus, MA 01906 Theresa L. (Ciaburri) Trites Lehane O f Saugus.Died on Monday, January 30th at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston at the age of 88. Born and raised in Everett, Ms. Trites Lehane was the daughter of the late Leonard and Carmella (Ricci) Ciaburri. She was a former administrative assistant for MIT and had been a resident of Saugus for the past 50 years. Ms. Trites Lehane is survived by her two sons, John Trites of FL and Paul Trites of Lynn; fi ve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Fran Ciaburri of Stoneham; one sister, Carol Need of ME. She was predeceased by her brother Leon~ Help Wanted ~ Part-time Laborer Wanted. Call Richie at Craftsman Glass, Everett (617) 389-6600 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Sandy Juliano Broker/President Prime Broadway Location, 1,500 Sq. Ft. with conference Room, Lobby/Waiting Area, and Kitchen. Ideal for Law or Tax Office. Call Matt at (617) 699-0887 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS List with us in the New Year! Follow Us On: New Listing by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 SOLD BY NORMA COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON BROADWAY, EVERETT PLEASE CALL NORMA AT 617-590-9143 FOR MORE INFORMATION List your home, condominium or apartment with JRS. We’re with you from start to closing! Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 ard Ciaburri. In lieu of fl owers, please make a donation in Theresa’s memory to a charity of your choice. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Sunday February 5. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Monday followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. Broadway Office Space For Lease Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610

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