THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 14, 2020 Page 5 Town offers Civilian Police Academy next month (Editor’s Note: Saugus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Offi ce issued the following info this week.) T own Manager Scott Crabtree and Interim Saugus Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti are pleased to announce that the Police Department is now accepting applications for the Civilian Police Academy, a free eight-week program designed to give residents an idea of what it’s like to be a local police offi cer. The Civilian Police Academy allows residents to learn a great deal about all aspects of police work and leave with a true representation of life as a police offi cer. During the course, residents will have the opporASKS | from page 4 Q: Okay. Eugene: I had met her just that one time; there was nothing between us. I actually had a girlfriend, and I received a “Dear John” letter when I was in the service. True story. That night the good Lord came to me. I actually heard him speak, and he said, “Don’t worry about anything, Gene. Everything is going to work out.” And that’s the way it has been all my life. That’s why I try never to worry about anything, because worrying only makes you sick. It doesn’t help you, so basically, that’s my philosophy on life – “Don’t worry about it. Just keep working to do what you have to do.” Q: Arlene, you mentioned you do things together, like at the Food Pantry. tunity to learn about patrol procedures, juvenile and drug problems, fi rearms safety and awareness, recruit and continuing training, use of force, defensive tactics and many other subjects relevant to police work. The Academy will also include a police ride-along and a tour of the Middleton House of Correction. “We are proud to off er this free program to the residents of Saugus and to give them the opportunity to gather insight into what it’s like to be a police offi cer in Saugus,” said Crabtree. “This is a fantastic opportunity for citizens to learn about all aspects of police work and leave with a true representation of services provided by the Arlene: We do. We’ve been working at the Food Pantry for about 20 years, I think. Eugene: About that – yes. Q: You go down there every Friday? Arlene: Right – every Friday. We do like it because we feel like we are doing something for the community, and we’re active in the church. We have quite an outreach at our church, too, where we reach out to help other people. We try to do as much as we can to help the less fortunate. Q: From your perspective, what do you see as the key thing to stay together for 67 years in a strong marriage and friendship. Arlene: Patience. Understanding. We’ve had some bad times. Eugene: She was yelling at me one time, and I said, “Ah, Saugus Police Department and Town,” said Giorgetti. Interested residents who are 18 years or older should complete an application, which can be accessed on www.sauguspd.com under the “Forms” tab. All applications should be either delivered in hand to the front desk of the Police Station at 27 Hamilton St., Saugus, or e-mailed to pvansteensburg@ sauguspd.com no later than Wednesday, February 19, 2020. The Academy begins on Wednesday evening, March 4, 2020, and will continue each Wednesday evening for eight weeks. For more information, residents should contact Detective Sergeant Paul VanSteensburg at 781-9411105. two or three days and you’ll get over it.” Arlene: Maybe the fi rst two or three years were hard getting adjusted. We didn’t have any money at all – nothing. When we bought our first house, I think we were married three years. We struggled through all the ups and downs. Q: What street was the house on? Arlene: Springdale Ave. Q: What about this house here [388 Central St.]? Arlene: We bought this in the 1960s. We’ve been here over 55 years. When we bought the fi rst house on Springdale, we were there six months and our oil burner collapsed. I was pregnant with Steve. He was due. This was in the winter – he was due in March; Gene was out on ASKS | SEE PAGE 6 Friday, February 28 at 9 PM VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCE Nation's #1 Jason Aldean Tribute Saturday, February 29 at 9 PM BACK TO THE 80'S The Guns & Roses Experience! Dance the Night Away! Friday, February 21 at 9 PM BRANDY Saturday, February 22 at 9 PM ULTIMATE ALDEAN EXPERIENCE BILLY PEZZULO Start Your Weekend at the Marina Dance Party! Celebrate Valentine's Day with singer Saturday, February 15 at 9 PM Dance to the Hits from House to Techno DJ LOGIK Friday, February 14 at 9 PM MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book your next Function with us! 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