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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 11 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 10 “She is an exceptional skillful pool player and won Two Tournaments. Her Brother Ed gave her a few pointers and with that she took off on her own to excel at the sport! “Cheryl and Paul have three daughters Kerri and Marie and Kayla. She has two Grandchildren Samantha and Michael. She has held several managements positions in Saugus and is a caregiver, gardener and a great cook! Her children and Grandkids are 11 years apart, and 11 happens to be Cheryl’s favorite lucky number! Thanks Cheryl keep on shining your light! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” “Shout-outs” for the “turkey team” Nobody submitted any nominations this week to recognize unsung heroes or acts of kindness by Saugus residents. So, we have a good one that came to our attention. One thousand shout-outs to state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus), his family – the owners of Kowloon Restaurant, the restaurant, Ernie Boch, Jr. and Subaru of New England and anyone else who had anything to do with the Touch-less Turkey Drop at Kowloon for about three hours last Saturday morning (Feb. 20). This was a short notice event where 1,000 turkeys got distributed out of a Subaru of New England truck parked at Kowloon. Piantedosi Bread Company donated some dinner rolls to go with the meal Surprisingly, there were no major traffic jams reported on Route 1 Saturday morning. “Please drive up, pop your trunk and enjoy a complimentary turkey as part of Subaru Loves to Help,” trumpeted an ad posted by “Subaru of New England in partnership with Kowloon.” The Kowloon website promoted the event as it was happening on Saturday. It was a nice gesture by all involved who helped to brighten the day for 1,000 homes – a few of them needy people who will get a few good meals. A “Shout-out” to Julie and Anthony Two members of Saugus town government are deserving of another loud “shout-out” for this week. Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Julie Ann Mitchell and Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano organized a fundraiser via the GoFundMe page which generated more than $5,000 to give to the family of the late Wendy Reed, the beloved, longtime clerk of the Board of Selectmen. “The Town of Saugus lost a great friend with the unexpected passing of Wendy Reed, longtime clerk to the Board of Selectmen, former Chairman of the Saugus School Committee and Director of the Saugus Food Pantry,” said a posting on the GoFundMe page. “Wendy dedicated her life to helping those less fortunate. It is now our turn to help the Reed family get through this tough time in their lives. I am asking my friends to support them through this Go fund me page. Thank you in advance for supporting the family of Wendy Lu Reed.” It’s the latest example of Saugus people stepping up to help their neighbors during times of tragedy or adversity. 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 photo. SAVE scholarship time The local citizen group Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is, once again, offering a $500 environmental scholarship to any Saugus resident graduating with the class of 2021 (from any high school) and pursuing a degree in any field which will positively impact the environment. This is a scholarship aimed at students who will be attending a two/ four-year college or other educational institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. Applicants can download the SAVE 2021 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www. saugusSAVE.org. Together with the completed application form, please include a separate sheet (identified with your initials only) that provides a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment and describes how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment. Please mail your application (postmarked by April 23, 2021) to: SAVE, P.O. Box 908, Saugus, MA 01906 or email your application (no later than midnight on April 23, 2021) to: SAVE President, Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net. Again, the deadline for applications is April 23, 2021. An open meeting on cybersecurity The North Shore Computer Society (NSCS), which includes residents from Saugus, will hold an open meeting titled “Cybersecurity, the Pandemic and You,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11 via Zoom teleconferencing. Guest speaker Robert Siciliano, a national cybersecurity expert based in Boston, will provide some insight as to how big the problem has become and what we as individuals can do to protect ourselves. See Robert’s website at protectnowllc.com/. Many folks are now working from home, which increases the “attack surface” that criminal hackers can use to exploit both employees and their employers. And while businesses are at risk, consumers are even more so due to the fact that they are somewhat isolated and spending that much more time online putting their financial information, account numbers, and Social Security numbers at risk. Reserve Your Spot: Ruth Berg says the North Shore Computer Society’s March 11 meeting will be open to non-members! Participation is limited to 100 people. Non-members must reserve a spot by sending a request, along with their contact information, to: cybersecurity@NorthShoreComputer.org. NSCS Members automatically have a spot reserved. experiments” Kelly Slater teams up with the Saugus Public Library this winter and spring to present several free online workshops, “Express Yourself! Fun and Easy Art Experiments.” Ranging in subject from kitchen table printmaking to artist’s accordion books, the workshops share a common emphasis on fun and experimentation. No previous art experience is required, and all art supplies will be provided free at the Saugus Public Library in “Take and Make” bags. The program began this week and there are three workshops left: In the second workshop, to be held Thursday, March 11, attendees will explore several different ways of making watercolor prints. The third session, scheduled for Thursday, April 15, will focus on drawing experiments and will invite participants to overcome any and all fears of drawing by letting go of control. The series will conclude on Thursday, April 29, with a foray into making accordion-style artists books. All sessions will last 90 minutes – running from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on a Thursday. Workshops are open to ages teens through adults. Students may sign up for anywhere from one to all four sessions. Advance registration is required through the Saugus Public Library. At the end of the four sessions, interested students can submit class work for a virtual art exhibit hosted through the Saugus Public Library website. To reserve your space at the free workshop, send an email to sau@noblenet.org with “SPL workshops” in the subject line. If you have questions about the content of the workshops, please contact Slater at kellyslaterart@hotmail.com with “SPL workshops” in the subject line. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency; Zoom support provided by the Saugus Public Library, and select art supplies provided by your local Artist & Craftsman Supply, which is located at 751 Broadway (Rte. 1 South) in Saugus. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) continues With the start of 2021, the Grab-N-Go meals program is back for another year at the Saugus Public Schools to keep needy students from going hungry. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2), in partnership with Whitsons Food Service, continues with its noble program. Breakfasts and lunches will be available for pick up at Veterans Memorial School at 39 Hurd Ave. every Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. HS2 is a nonprofit group that helps to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides a supply of nutritious food for weekends or school holidays during the school year. For more information or assistance, please email hs2information@gmail.com or visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page. Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. despite concerns over the Coronavirus. They have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. For the protection of volunteers and clients, and to limit personal contact and crowding/ gathering, the food pantry has been distributing prebagged groceries. Even though clients may receive items they don’t want or need, food pantry organizers feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short-term or one-time assistance, are encouraged to come. The food pantry is in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Food help for veterans Saugus offers a Veterans Food Pantry on the third “Express Yourself! Fun and easy art Wednesday of each month. “We have been holding it in Melrose since the Saugus Senior Center has been closed,” Saugus Veteran Services Officer Jay Pinette says. “The pantry provides a mix of fresh produce and non-perishable foods. The pantry is open to Veterans and/or surviving spouses. Registration is required and may be done by contacting the Veterans Services Office.” “The food market is generally held at the Saugus Senior Center, but given the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently offering a contact-free, drive-thru food pantry at Memorial Hall on Main Street in Melrose. If you are unable to pick-up, some limited deliveries may be available. This offering is year round. Please call the Saugus Veterans’ Service Office at 781231-4010 or e-mail VeteransServices@saugus-ma.gov in order to register. Proof of Veteran status is required.” Helping the Vet During these challenging times, your local Veterans’ Service Officers (VSOs) would like to share some information on a benefit program that is available to those who qualify. If you are a Veteran or the surviving spouse of a Veteran, the “Chapter 115 Benefits Program” is a Massachusetts state initiative that provides financial aid for Veterans and/or their surviving spouses who reside in Massachusetts and meet certain income and asset guidelines. Benefits may include monthly ordinary benefits and/or payment/reimbursement for medical expenses. Whether you are laid off, in transition or living on a fixed income, the program is designed to provide short-term or longterm assistance as needed to provide relief. The program is overseen by the Massachusetts Department THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 12

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