THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 20, 2026 Page 11 Saugus Gardens in the Winter Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener W hile the snow we have had for several weeks was somewhat dry for snowman building, Kevin the ornamental goose has been dressed as a snowman (or should I say snow goose) with “coal” buttons, a black top hat and a beautiful blue hand-knitted scarf. She seems to have lost her hat in the snow recently; perhaps it will reappear by spring as the snow piles melt. Kevin has a friend nearby: a gnome whose handsome hat seems to be created by the same knitter, sitting on a ledge up against the house. It is a cheerful sight in winter to see them as you walk or drive through Lynnhurst. The most interesting seasonal changes as you walk through town this week may be the phases of water; over the course of a day or two you can frequently see, and sometimes even hear, water changing from liquid to solid and vice versa as temperatures go up and down near the freezing mark. Often on a sunny day if you stop and listen you can hear dripping as ice and snow melts. The icicles I photographed a few weeks ago are somewhat smaller as daytime temperatures rise above freezing. Some icicles on the southwest corner of my roof fell onto the ledge below and are now pointing up at crazy angles like spikes. On the northeast side, the icicles are shorter now and their shape and texture have changed; instead of being ribbed on the sides they are smooth but very slightly wavy, and you can see bubbles and a few cracks where the freezing and thawing has formed them into new patterns. On this side they are warmed a bit by the morning sun, but by the time the day has reached its highest temperatures they are back in the shade, and any dripping water has refrozen. The southwest facing icicles in the photo above are the ones that get afternoon light, and frequently at midday they cast shadows on the siding and may be for a short while also reflected in the windows. Heavy icicles over a walkway or entrance area can be GARDEN | SEE PAGE 12 he Saugus Mid - dle-High School Ski and Board Club is again hitting the slopes this winter, with the help of WIN Waste Innovations. WIN Waste again made a $10,000 donation that covers most of the transportation costs for the weekly ski trips, reducing fees so that more students could afford to be a part of the experience, according to Jill Lauziere, a parent volunteer who coordinates the Ski and Board Club. “The transportation is so expensive,” Lauziere said. “We need coach buses to carry all the equipment. The support from WIN is giving kids an opportunity they might not KERRIGAN | FROM PAGE 5 will include raffles, a moon bounce, antique cars, booths, carnival games, hayrides, costumed characters and a large variety of food and drink. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The rain date ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 10 point and put on a defensive masterclass,” Shaw said. Okoye captures Division 5 state title in 55-meter hurdles Saugus High School senior Destiny Okoye continues to elevate her already standout track career — this time on the otherwise have.” The Saugus students and 8-10 adult chaperones travel to Pat’s Peak in Henniker, N.H. on five Mondays in January and February. They leave the middle-high school at approximately 1:30 p.m. and return at about 8:30, giving them about four hours on the slopes. “This is a program that Pat’s Peak runs and we participate in,” said Lauziere, adding that while some students have prior experience, others learn to ski or snow board over the course of the program. Lauziere, who is in her fourth year running the club, said WIN Waste has covered the cost of transportation all six years it has been in exiswill be the next day, Sunday, September 27. World Series Park is proud to again sponsor this type of event with all proceeds going to Challenger Baseball and Boys & Girls Club. Donations from businesses and individbiggest stage. Okoye won the 55-meter hurdles at the Division 5 State Championship meet, earning the title of Division 5 state champion and adding another major accomplishment to her résumé. Okoye has been a consistent force for the Sachems in sprint Pictured holding skis, parent volunteer who coordinates the Ski and Board Club Jill Lauziere, and WIN Waste Plant Manager Elliott Casey. (Courtesy photo) tence. “We value the strong partnerships we have across the Saugus community,” said Mary Urban, Senior Director of Communications & Comuals can be made prior to that day and will be acknowledged at the event. A fish bowl will be available for donations at the event. All checks should be made payable to World Series Park, 8 Holden Ave., Saugus, MA 01906. and hurdle events throughout her high school career, regularly delivering podium finishes in league and sectional competition. Her explosiveness out of the blocks and technical precision over the hurdles have long made her one of the most dynamic athletes in the Northeastern Conference. munity at WIN Waste Innovations. “We’re proud to support parents and teachers who give students access to extracurricular activities that encourage growth beyond academics and help build stronger communities.” FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT A red-bellied woodpecker is one of the larger birds that visits my feeder in Lynnhurst. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) WIN Waste donation sends Saugus students to the slopes T 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT
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