Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark E. Vogler We have a winner! Congratulations to Joe Alba for making the right identifi cation in last week’s “Guess Who got Sketched!” Contest. He was one of several readers answering correctly, and the one who had his name selected from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, off ered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is League Wrestler of the Year Senior Captain Chase Ledbury! Chase is a high achieving athlete & wrestler who won 100 matches and won the fi nal dual meet of the season against NEC/CAL. “Senior’s Chase, Christian Machado & Junior Will Pinto all NEC /Cal Champions received a ‘Shout Out’ by fans in The Saugus Advocate 2/25 page 17. Congratulations! “Chase is known for being a natural leader, encouraging & motivating kids to participate in sports. He has helped many join cross Country running, strengthening & enriching their lives in the process. “While Sketching Chase Ledbury, it was my aim to capture his determination & his high achiever stance. Like others, I was deeply inspired by Chase. “Sports Reporter Greg Phipps for “Saugus Advocate Sports” (2/25/22 page 12) wrote a full page article on Chase. In Greg’s article, he quotes the Saugus Head Coach Wayne Moda stating the following about Chase: ‘He puts 100 percent into everything he does. He is a Natural Leader and has been an amazing mentor to the rest of the Team’ and Greg Phipps quotes Chase about his family. ‘They have been by my side every step of the way and it has allowed us to spend lots of time together.’ “Editor Mark E. Vogler interviewed Chase in “The Advocate Asks” (10/12/2018). And Chase praised his CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK parents, Pamela and Todd and how they are beside him cheering him on! “He continues freely giving credit to where credit is due! Reporters got their eye out for this humble Student as he stands out amidst all his accomplishments; but never too busy for a community outreach. In November, he compassionately handed out Turkeys & food at Thanksgiving’s Saugus Food Pantry! “Chase has a track record as a rising star and we are sure to see him in future papers & media attaining future goals! “He signed his letter of intention to attend Trinity College in Conn. A star that shines brightly and into other’s paths gently guiding & assisting where needed! “Thank you, wishing you much success! “Yours Truly, The Sketch Artist” A Shout-Out to Saugus United 2035 We didn’t receive any nominations this week from readers who wanted to publicly acknowledge positive contributions from residents which lead to the betterment of their community. Using my editorial prerogative, I nominate all of those citizens who aren’t getting paid by the town who have already participated in the crafting of the town’s updated Master Plan, which is also known as “Saugus United 2035.” And hats off , as well, to those citizens who will take the time to link into next Wednesday’s (March 16) Zoom videoconferencing session that will involve the fi nal Master Plan draft presentation at 6 p.m. See the related story in this week’s edition for more details. Any citizen who volunteers their time to propose components of the new Master Plan or comment on the various drafts is demonstrating his or her concerns about the future roadmap for the town, at least through the year 2035. That shows you care greatly about your community. Hopefully, it’s the kind of care that’s contagious and clean to the betterment of your community. More than a year ago, some 700 town residents actually took the time to respond to a survey conducted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), which has been working as the town’s consultant in drafting the Master Plan. That’s great citizen participation – the kind that can lead to positive results as the town approaches the fi nal stages of adopting an important document that will guide into the future. 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. Prostate Cancer Awareness on March 16 Here’s a public health announcement from Peter Manoogian: Due to the overwhelming success and positive 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 was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who between now and Tuesday at noon identifi es the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper qualifi es 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 certifi cate, compliments of Dunkin’ in the Food Court at the Saugus Square One Mall. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identifi cation 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”) feedback from attendees of the fi rst Prostate Cancer Awareness meeting held at the Saugus Senior Center on January 19, a second meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. Because of the number of participants at the fi rst meeting, the March 16 meeting will be held in the large meeting room at the center. It is our hope to have a respected urologist as guest speaker on that date. Please call the Senior Center at 781 -231-4178 to register. We encourage men and their partners, ages 40 and above, to attend. Refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you. Lenten Bible Study at St. John’s St. John’s Episcopal Church in Saugus will be spearheading a global Lenten Bible Study on a passage from the Book of Isaiah for members and friends of: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Saugus, Mass. All Saints Anglican Church, Rome, Italy St. John’s Vankleek Hill and other Churches in Eastern Ontario, Canada The Church of the Annunciation, Chislehurst (London, UK) For those who are interested, here is the schedule: March 17 – Isaiah 6:1-13 (When Ordinary Words Won’t Do) March 24 – Isaiah 40:1-10 (Call of the Prophet) March 31 – Isaiah 42:1-9 (First Servant Song) These Gatherings will take place on Zoom and will begin on each of the Thursdays at noon Eastern Standard Time. Please contact The Rev. John Beach at revjbeach@gmail.com or 774-961-9881 to register. Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are some programs coming up at the Saugus Public Library in March that might be worth checking out. Please join us for any or all of these programs. They’re all free on Zoom, but registration is required for each program. See our website for registration links or follow the links below: Tuesday, March 29, at 7 p.m.: author Neal Thompson will discuss his new book, “The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty.” The fi rst American Kennedys – Patrick and Bridget – arrived as many thousands of others did following the Great Famine in Ireland – penniless and hungry. Patrick’s sudden death left Bridget to raise their children single-handedly. Her rise from housemaid to shop owner in the face of rampant poverty and discrimination kept her family intact, allowing her only son, P.J., to become a successful saloon owner and businessman. P.J. went on to become the fi rst American Kennedy elected to public offi ce – the fi rst of many. Neal Thompson is a former newspaper reporter and the author of fi ve highly acclaimed books. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/1916448608456/WN_riegQrvSSAa_ IOQXHZAiwg Wednesday, Mar 30, at 11 a.m.: Discover The Joys of Bird Feeding with the Mass Audubon Society. Stay connected to nature while stuck inside by feeding the birds. Sign up for this program to explore diff erent feeder types, the best seed to put in them, the birds they’ll attract, how to outsmart squirrels, and other ways to encourage birdlife into your yard and community. The program is led by Scott Santino, the Education Manager and Teacher Naturalist at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfi eld, where he has been leading nature education programs for Mass Audubon since 1999. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/9316448635422/WN_WTYDSNQoQMG7H1a2_jRPQ Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m.: WBZ’s Jordan Rich & court reporter Diane Godfrey discuss their true crime podcast “All Rise.” They will give you a behindthe-scenes look at some of our state’s craziest and most compelling cases and show you what goes into making a successful podcast. Diane Godfrey has had a 30-year career in courthouses throughout the Massachusetts Judicial System. Jordan Rich, the host of WBZ AM 1030 Radio’s The Jordan Rich Show, has reached listeners across the nation and beyond. Register at h tt ps://u s02w e b. z oo m. u s/w e b inar / register/3816448635585/WN_XEFytUF7QdSogP0cu1vMg SHS Class of ’62 plans 60th reunion Leaders of The Saugus High School Class of 1962 would like you to “save the date.” Their 60th Class THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 21
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