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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 14, 2020 Page 19 Bruce Torrey named to Board of Directors of Saugus Public Library Foundation B ruce Torrey, a Branch Manager at Webster First Federal Credit Union, has joined the Board of Directors of the Saugus Public Library Foundation. As a member of the Board of Directors, Torrey will also serve as Treasurer of the Foundation. Torrey has been associated with Webster First for seven years. He was previously associated with Filene’s Credit Union as a Manager from 1999 to 2012. He is also a member of the Saugus Lions Club and is a former member of the YMCA Advisory Board. Torrey resides in Winchester. “We welcome Bruce Torrey to the Board of Directors of the Saugus Public Library Foundation,” Vice Chair Linda Call said. “As a Director and as Treasurer, Bruce will be an integral part of our efforts to enhance and promote the library and its programs.” avavvyy iorn oreniioor a avvy Bruce Torrey MURDER | from page 18 1. On Feb. 14, 1920, what women’s voting organization formed in Chicago, Ill.? 2. In 1381, who wrote a poem that is first known written connection between “St. Valentine’s Day” and love? (Hint: initials GC.) 3. On Feb. 15, 1493, Columbus reported to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of what country regarding his visit to the New World? 4. What singer was nicknamed the Vagabond Lover? 5. The Yuengling brewery, the oldest U.S. brewery (1829) began in Pottsville in what state? 6. On Feb. 16, 1937, DuPont Corp. received a patent for what synthetic fiber? 7. What 1970 novel by Erich Segal had a televised movie that 72 million people watched? 8. What is the card game Blackjack also called? 9. The church called “St. Valentine’s at the Olympic Village” is in what city? (hint: starts with R.) 10. On Feb. 17, 1801, the U.S. House broke an Electoral College tie and elected whom as president? 11. In what decade did the Spencer Davis Group have a hit with “Gimme Some Lovin’”? 12. In 1940 who wrote the bestseller “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter”? (Hint: initials CM.) 13. On Feb.18, 1930, what was discovered as a planet? 14. What the Chincoteague pony is also called what? 15. On July 4, 1826, what two U.S. presidents died? 16. What is Herb Alpert’s band’s name? 17. On Feb. 19, 1803, what state was admitted to the Union, which was the first state to outlaw slavery at the start? 18. In 1917 “Diving Venus” Annette Kellerman and 200 “water nymphs” replaced what Russian prima donna ballerina at New York’s Hippodrome? 19. On Feb. 20, 1962, who began the first manned U.S. orbital space flight? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 19 called Selectman Corinne Riley. “I was following on social media – as well as a friend of mine who let me know what was going on – I had just been told employee shot at close range. Very scary,” Riley said. All of the Saugus Police Department’s available officers – detectives, the entire patrol shift and a few officers who were called in – responded to the Mobil station. “There were a lot of people there,” recalled Saugus Police Detective Lt. David Gecoya, the offi cer in charge of the Detective Division who was also fi lling in for Interim Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti, who was out of town. Saugus police were involved in interviewing some six to 10 witnesses before the investigation was turned over to the state police detectives assigned to the Essex County District Attorney’s Offi ce. “Fortunately, I haven’t been to a lot of these,” said Gecoya, a 24year veteran of the town’s police force, who noted that homicides in Saugus have been a rare occurrence during his career. Gecoya recalled that the last murder investigation in Saugus was back in May 2012 when the bodies of two adult women were found outside the Lynnhurst Elementary School. Joseph Wright III, 55, was later convicted of two counts of fi rstdegree murder for the slayings in the family’s Lynn home of his mother – 54-year-old Donna Breau – and his grandmother, 83-year-old Melba Trahant. Wright dumped their bodies behind the school, where a custodian found them. He tried to flee to Canada, but was captured trying to cross into New Brunswick from Maine, driving his grandmother’s car. niori by Jim Miller How to Detect Parkinson’s Disease Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease? I was just diagnosed with it after noticing hand tremors for nearly a year, but looking back, I’m wondering if I missed any other early warning signs. Tremoring Tom Dear Tom, The Holy Grail in any progressive disease is to find it early enough to start eff ective treatment before irreversible damage has occurred. But recognizing the early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease is challenging because they’re usually subtle and can be easily overlooked, dismissed or even misdiagnosed. Parkinson’s disease, which affl icts around 1 million Americans, is a degenerative disorder that occurs when the brain’s dopamineproducing neurons die or become impaired. This happens in the part of the brain that controls movement, which can cause tremors (or shaking), stiff ness, and diffi culty with walking, balance, and coordination. The symptoms usually begin gradually and get worse over time, and the progression of symptoms is often diff erent from one person to another. Some people with Parkinson’s become severely disabled, while others may experience only minor motor disruptions. While the cause of Parkinson’s disease is unknown, scientists believe genetics and environmental factors (exposure to certain toxins) play a key role. Most people with Parkinson’s fi rst develop the disease around age 60 or older, and men are more likely to develop it than are women. Early Warning Signs Parkinson’s disease is diffi cult to diagnose because there’s no defi nitive test to confi rm it. Doctors, usually neurologists, will do an examination and evaluate a combination of warning signs, but symptoms can vary greatly by patient which often leads to confusion and misdiagnosis. That said, here are some of the key signs and symptoms everyone should know. Trouble sleeping: Thrashing around in bed or acting out dreams – kicking or punching – when asleep. This is a REM sleep behavior disorder and one of the strongest and earliest pre-diagnostic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Loss of smell: Not being able to smell certain foods very well like bananas, dill pickles or licorice. This too is one of the earliest symptoms. Constipation: Problems with digestion and bowel movements are a big problem for people with Parkinson’s, and an early sign that can occur up to 20 years before this disease is diagnosed. Changes in handwriting: Writing may become harder to do, and your handwriting may appear much smaller than it has in the past. Tremors: Slight shaking or tremor in your fi nger, thumb, hand or chin. The tremor usually happens at rest, and when you move the extremity it may disappear. This is the most common and recognizable outward sign of Parkinson’s disease, but by the time tremors start, the brain has already lost more than half of its dopamine-producing cells. Slowed movement: Over time, Parkinson’s disease can slow movements, making simple tasks diffi cult and time-consuming. Your steps may become shorter when you walk. It may be diffi cult to get out of a chair. You may drag your feet as you try to walk. Speech changes: Speaking softly, quickly, slurring or hesitating before talking. Your speech may be more of a monotone rather than with the usual infl ections. Loss of automatic movements: Decreased ability to perform unconscious movements, like blinking, smiling or swinging your arms when you walk. Impaired posture and balance: Stooping, leaning or slouching when you stand, and/or balance problems can all be a sign of Parkinson’s. Treatments Currently, there is no known cure for Parkinson’s disease, but there are a variety of medications that can provide relief from the symptoms. In some later cases, surgery may be advised. Other treatments include lifestyle modifi cations, like getting more rest and exercise. For more information, visit the Parkinson’s Foundation at Parkinson.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 1. The League of Women Voters 2. Geoff rey Chauncer 3. Spain 4. Rudy Vallee 5. 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