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Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022 By Mark E. Vogler THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS “The soft lights and lamp lit atmosphere adds amWe have a winner! Congratulations to Frances Palczynski 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 of the owner of the Nostalgic, family-owned Continental Restaurant, Mr. Paul Kourkoulis! “Paul’s Father, Athos, bought the Continental and Paul has been the Owner & President for over 20 years. “The Restaurant has been successfully serving customers for over 70 years. “Paul’s Continental Restaurant was chosen to be featured & highlighted in an upcoming movie (see front page article in Saugus Advocate 2/25) by Mark E. Vogler. “Paul was featured in The Saugus Advocate in the “The Advocate Asks” by column Mark E. Vogler (2/25 pages 3, 6 7, 8 15, 21) “Paul’s Dad Athos started 10 year old Paul in the family business by standing on a milk crate washing dishes. “Paul received a Bachelor of Science (Providence College, 1988) & a Juris Doctor from New England Law School (Boston 1991) He was admitted to the Ma. Bar 1991 and is a current Saugus Attorney. “The Continental decor has changed very little since 1952. They have it upgraded & reupholstered often; however, they keep the old patterns & warm feeling theme that their diners prefer. “Continental is a buono, clean spacious welcoming spot conducive to table talk conversations, celebrations & group events. CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK biance to an un-rushed, enjoyable dining experience. Continental is memorable to many for their signature popovers and their ‘Early Bird Specials.’ “Such a lovely multi-functional restaurant with plenty of parking. Many loyal customers & Saugonians are looking forward to seeing the Continental in the upcoming 70’s based movie ‘The Holdovers’ “Keep shining and excelling … The Continental is a multi faceted gem that gives off that Old Country aura! “Eccellent? “Yours truly, “The Sketch Artist” A Shout-Out to “Shadow Day” mentors We did not receive any nominations from readers this week for people who deserved to be publicly singled out for acts that lead to the betterment of Saugus or make their hometown proud. So, I will use my editorial prerogative to recognize everyone who participated in yesterday’s (Thursday, March 17) Shadow Day. Hats off to the Saugus Business Education Collaborative for sponsoring the event, which paired up 32 Saugus High School juniors who shadowed individuals at local businesses or government offi ces. The long list of partnering businesses include the Veterans Early Learning Center, the Belmonte Steam Academy, the Saugus Middle School, Suff olk County District Court, Putnam Investments, Mass General Hospital, the Saugus Police Department, the Saugus Fire Department, Saugus Youth & Recreation, Nutrition Whole Health Solutions, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – DeCaprio Lab, Little Treasures Schoolhouse, Phipps 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, PTC Software, Saugus TV, Saugus Town Offi ces, Wheelabrator, North Shore Neurology and Saugus Animal Hospital. Hats off to the folks at Prince Pizzeria for hosting a lunch for all of the participants. This was a day when students got to learn about potential careers through hands-on experience, by shadowing people on the job. Help the Vietnam Era vets roll to DC A special fundraiser is set for Tuesday, March 29, from Noon to 9 p.m. at the Dockside Restaurant at 1099 Main St. in Wakefi eld. Whether it’s dine-in, takeout, order delivery or curbside at the Dockside, 10 percent of your bill will be donated to the Veterans Wall trip. There will be raffl es for the cause. Money earned from this fundraiser will help to send 45 Vietnam Era vets from Melrose, Saugus and Wakefi eld on a fi ve-day four-night coach bus trip from Sept. 11-15. 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@ 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 978683-7773. 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”) 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. Riverside Cemetery Spring Cleanup The Town of Saugus Cemetery Department announced that spring grounds cleanup will begin at the Riverside Cemetery on Monday, April 11. The Cemetery Commission kindly asks members of the public to remove any personal and/or holiday/seasonal items from the grounds before the cleanup begins. All Veterans fl ags will be placed back on gravesites in May, prior to Memorial Day. For more information, please contact the Cemetery Department at 781231-4170 or email Stacy Billingsley at sbillingsley@ saugus-ma.gov. 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 * 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 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 to register – or by phone at 774-961-9881. 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_WTYDSNQoQMG7H-1a2_ jRPQ Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m.: “when WBZ’s Jordan Rich & court reporter Diane Godfrey Discuss Their True Crime Podcast ‘All Rise’. “Diane and co-host Jordan of WBZ Radio will give you a behind-the-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 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816448635585/WN_XEFytUF7QdS-ogP0cu1vMg 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 Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Prince Pizzeria in Saugus. They are reaching out to contact fellow classmates as well as other classes who would like to join them. THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 13

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