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SAUGUS Vol. 22, No. 12 -FREEThe Sounds of Saugus— See page 10 ADVOCATE www.advocatenews.net ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Saugus Boy Scout discusses the challenges and rewards of competing in the Pinewood Derby Editor’s Note: For this week, we sat down with Jake D’Eon to get a boy’s perspective on what it’s like to compete in the Pinewood Derby, a signature event held each year by Cub Scout packs across America. The derby, which has a rich history in Saugus, has been enjoyed by future Boy Scouts for more than 60 years. Jake, 12, is a sixth grader at Belmonte Middle School and holds the Tenderfoot rank as a new member of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62. Jake – the son of Saugus Fire Department Deputy Chief Thomas D’Eon Jr. and Selectman Jennifer D’Eon – raced in several Pinewood Derby races as a member of Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62 and last weekend competed and won in the Open Race, in which parents, adults and children who are too old for Cub Scouts can compete. Jake has a 16-year-old sister, Ally, who is a student at Saugus High School. In addition to participating in Boy Scouts, Jake is a member of the Belmonte Middle School football and baseball teams. Some highlights of the interview follow. Q: So, Jake, for how many years now have you been doing the Pinewood Derby? A: I’ve been doing it probably five to six years now. Q: So, what’s the draw for a kid doing the Pinewood Derby? What makes it so special? A: It shows creativity. It shows teamwork. It shows fun and games. It shows good sportsmanship. ASKS | SEE PAGE 18 STICKING WITH A WINNER: Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 member Jake D’Eon shows off his car “Fireblaster,” with which he took first place in the “Open Race” for adults and non-Cub Scouts of last week’s Pinewood Derby. Cub Scout Pack 62 hosted the Derby in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. Jake says the car is the same one he’s been successful with in several races when he was a Cub Scout. 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He is a lifelong town resident and a 1981 Saugus High School graduate. Prior to his appointment to the director’s job, he worked six years as a case worker for Saugus Public Schools. For more than a decade, Nickolas has been an outspoken advocate on youthrelated issues – particularly on addressing substance abuse problems, expanding DOING HIS CIVIC DUTY: Gregory Nickolas was elected by four Town Meeting members in Precinct 3 last week to fill out the final nine months of Steven W. Murphy’s two-year term. Murphy’s seat became vacant when he decided to move out of town. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) recreational programs and improving parks and playgrounds. Nickolas told The Saugus Advocate he hasn’t made his mind up on whether he will run for a two-year term in the November Town Elections so he can continue serving as a Town Meeting member. “I’ll go through the process and make a decision,” Nickolas said. “Right now, I’m not an incumbent. 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Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Saugus Public Library will host “Census Day” on April 1 By Mark E. Vogler I nterested in a temporary, 10week job that begins in May and pays you $20-an-hour for up to 40 hours a week? The U.S. Census Bureau has just such a job that would pay a maximum of $800 in weekly dine drink gather enjoy THE NORTH SHORE'S HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB! MARYBETH MAES BAND IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, March 22 IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 23 TANGERINE pay and up to $8,000 for over a two-and-a-half month period – with a possibility of a better-paying, temporary job in the fall that could last into next summer. Census officials describe these jobs as “flexible” and “well-paying” as the agency gears for later this spring for what is known as “the decennial census” – a nationwide information-gathering process which has been conducted in years ending in “0” since 1790, as required by the U.S. Constitution. “I can’t give you an exact count of the hiring for Saugus at this point in time, but I am recruiting about 750 people in total for Essex and Middlesex Counties with work to begin during May and lasting for about 10 weeks,” Jim Messeder told The Saugus Advocate this week. “These jobs are temporary but full time – people can work up to 40 hours a week at $20 per hour,” Messeder said. “After the initial 10 weeks Friday, March 29 Brian Maes 5:15 PLAYS Tim Archibald "Old" Tony DiPietro David Fischer IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, April 5 HIGHWAY SOULS EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT Saturday, April 6 IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 30 KISS FOREVER Kiss Tribute Band there will be a lull. We are setting up an Area Census Office in Lawrence towards the end of the summer [of 2019], and we will be hiring clerical and administrative people,” he said. Messeder, a North Andover resident, is a recruiter who reports to the Concord, N.H., Area Census Office, which is due to open in the next couple of weeks. He works out of his home and will continue to do so until the Lawrence Area Census Office opens during the summer. As he begins the process of IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, April 12 FUNBUCKET recruiting people to work on the upcoming 2020 Decennial Census, Messeder plans to hold a “Census Day” on April 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library. He will be there to answer any questions regarding these jobs as well as to help anyone with the online application process. Looking to hire “Enumerators” Messeder’s recruitment efSpecial Guests: CHARING CROSS 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com forts will eventually focus on all of Essex and Middlesex Counties. Libraries in other cities and towns will host a similar “Census Day” as the one being held (Courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau) in Saugus next month. The jobs that Messeder is recruiting for now are mostly for positions titled Enumerators. “The preparatory stage for conducting the 2020 Decennial Census is to verify all the addresses in every community so that when the census questionnaires are sent out they get sent to every household,” Messeder said. “For example, in 2010 a household received a questionnaire. In 2020 that house may have been converted to a condominium with 20 condos. Therefore, an address that received one questionnaire in 2010 now needs 20 questionnaires sent. Enumerators will record this type of data,” he said. “The Census is important not just to Saugus, but to every town and city in the United States. The reason is to determine each state’s representation. The number of congressmen in each state is determined by the population of the state,” he said. “In 2010, Massachusetts had 10 congressmen. As a result of the 2010 Census, Massachusetts lost a seat as a result of a decreased population and has been represented by nine congressmen since.” With a fixed number of congressional seats, some other states whose population increased also increased their number of seats. Population counts also impact federal funding to the states. Census data will be used to make decisions affecting legislation and spending on housing, highways, hospitals, schools, assistance programs, and scores of projects and programs that are vital to the health and welfare of the U.S. population and economy. “People we hire will work in the towns/cities where they reside. However, depending on CENSUS DAY | SEE PAGE 3 Saugus at a glance S o, how is that town trending as far as the population and the number of households? Here’s a snapshot of the town since the turn of the century, based on data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Year 2000 2010 Population 26,078 26,628 +2.1% 2017 (est.) 28,251 +6.1% 2010 Female Persons Under 5 years: Persons Under 18 years: Persons Over 65 years: Households 10,122 10,318 10,210 4.2% 17.9% 19.6% 51.8% Households with a computer: 84.9% Households with broadband: 85.4%

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 3 What to do about Airbnb’s Special Town Meeting called for April 8 for some zoning and “timing issues” By Mark E. Vogler L ocal concerns about Airbnb and a few “timing issues” have prompted Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree to call for a Special Town Meeting for next month. After listening to the manager’s briefing on matters he said the town needed to consider nearly a month before the May 6 Annual Town Meeting, selectmen voted to close the warrant and approve a date. The Special Town Meeting is set for Monday, April 8 at 7:30 PM in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. Crabtree didn’t present any written articles or proposals, but rather highlighted several articles he would like to see considered by Town Meeting members prior to the Annual Town Meeting. Crabtree said the town has received numerous complaints about an increase in Airbnblike activity and advertising where homes are being rented out for travelers looking for a place to stay. “There are a few places in Saugus advertising as Airbnbs,” Crabtree told the board. With the Encore Boston Harbor Casino in Everett coming, the town manager said he thought the residents “would be appreciative of this,” he said of proposed zoning by-law amendments that would have to be considered by the Planning Board. Residents in Saugus -- like other communities throughCENSUS DAY | from page 2 the workload, employees may be requested to go to other nearby communities,” Messeder said. “Once we get into the fall of 2019, we will renew recruiting activities to recruit at least 4,700 for our peak operations, which will run into the June 2020 time frame,” he said. “Census Day” at the Saugus Public Library This is the announcement the U.S. Census Bureau issued this week for Saugus residents: out the state -- are concerned about the impact on neighborhoods from increased traffic and other adverse effects from residents who would frequently rent out space in their homes. Residents in some other communities have blamed the Airbnb-like rentals on causing parking problems and other neighborhood issues. Earlier this year, Gov. Charlie Baker suggested that landlords be required to collect hotel taxes if they rent out rooms for at least five months each year on Airbnb and related services. Baker estimated his plan would earn $12 million in fiscal 2018. Several communities are considering zoning to regulate these businesses with an eye The United States Census Bureau is in the process of recruiting applicants to work on the upcoming Decennial Census. The Saugus Public Library will hold a Census Day on April 1 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A representative from the Census Bureau will be on site to give information about the jobs they are recruiting for and toward protecting tax revenue. Crabtree mentioned that Newton has had some concerns about potential problems. As far as “timing issues,” Crabtree said one article would be related to the purchase of a compressor unit and other parts in the air conditioning system at Veterans Memorial Elementary School. The air conditioning system “went down” last spring “and needs to be fixed before the warm weather sets in,” the town manager said. There’s also a need to replace a water main to provide more pressure. This would also involve reclamation of the area as well as the construction of a new sidewalk. assist anyone interested in the online application process. The jobs are well paying with flexible hours. Employees will receive paid training and be paid on a weekly basis. Work related mileage is reimbursed as well. If you are not able to attend the Census Day on April 1, you can apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs. It’s another “timing issue” because the bid for the project needs to go out in June with the work completed over the summer, according to the town manager. Crabtree said he is also seeking more funds for parks and playground improvements. Some of those improvements may also involve security, he said. No information was available on the projected costs of the articles or how the various improvements would be funded. $2.57GALLONGALLON Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 $3.39 We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Every kind of job for one kind of person. Exceptional. Encore Boston Harbor is hiring. Explore thousands of fulfilling careers. You deserve an Encore. In accordance with our host and surrounding community agreements, hiring preference is given to properly qualified residents of the cities of (1) Everett, (2) Malden, and (3) Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Medford, and Somerville.

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 5 the Clippers, where he was clocked at 95 miles per hour, far faster than the 85 mph he had earlier before the surgery. On July 4th he started The Best Reliever Ever By The Old Sachem, Bill Stewart B y the title you probably think of Craig Kimbrel because I usually write about Boston heroes. Not in this case. The nominee is Mariano Rivera of the hated New York Yankees. Mariano was born in Panama City, Panama, on November 29, 1969. His pitching debut was May 23, 1995, and his last outing was on September 26, 2013. As a righty reliever he accumulated a record of 82 wins and 60 defeats, with an earned run average of 2.21, and 1,173 strikeouts. He brought the Yankees 652 saves, the record number, over his 19-year career. Mariano was an all-star 13 times, helped the Yankees to five World Series Championships and was the Series MVP in 1999. He was then American League Championship Series MVP in 2003. Five times he was named the Rolaids Relief Man recipient, three times the Delivery Man of the Year and three times the Major League Saves Leader. His father, Mariano Rivera Palacios, was captain of a fishing boat out of Puerto Caimito, Panama, and his mother was Delia Jiron. He described his early years as “poor,” and he grew up playing soccer and baseball with friends at low tide in the sand. He and his friends used makeshift tools to supplant the gloves and bats normally used in baseball. His father finally gave him a baseball glove when Mariano was 12 years old. At 18 he joined a local amateur baseball team as a utility player, and professional scouts rated him as not ready to become a professional. Finally, at 19 he got a chance to take the mound in relief and the rest is history. He was contacted by Chico Heron, a Yankees scout, and invited to the Yankees Tryout Camp in Panama City. Another Yankees scout was assigned to watch Mariano pitch, Herb Raybourn, and he signed the youngster to a minor league contract on February 17, 1990, which included a signing bonus of US$2,500 which must have seemed like riches to the lad. He played in the Yankees minor programs from 1990 to 1995 starting with the Gulf Coast League. As a relief pitcher he only allowed 24 baserunners and one earned run in 52 innings. He was allowed to start the final season game to garner enough innings to become the ERA leader of the league, which also carried a $500 bonus, and he tossed a seven-inning no-hitter. In 1991 Rivera was promoted to the Class A Level Greensboro Hornets of the South Atlantic League, where he was the starter for 15 games and relieved in 14 additional games. He had a 4 and 9 record but a 2.75 ERA in 114 2/3 innings, struck out 123 batters and only walked 36. In 1992 Mariano was elevated to the Class A-Advanced level Fort Lauderdale of the Florida State League (FSL), where he compiled a 5 and 3 record with 2.28 ERA. He suffered Tommy John surgery to his right elbow. He was available for the draft by the two new franchises, Colorado and Marlins, who probably consider this the worst decision that either club ever made since joining the major league. He was demoted to the Class A Hornets because of his injury and finished the 1993 season there. In 1994 he was advanced to the Tampa Yankees of the FSL, then to the double A level Albany-Colonie Yankees of the Eastern League, then to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers of the International League, Bill Stewart The Old Sachem and he ended the year with a 10 and 2 record in 22 starts. He began the year with the Clippers but was elevated to the big league Yankees in 1995. He struggled through his four starts and was demoted back to the Clippers. He attracted the Yankees with a no-hit shutout for 5 innings in a rain-shortened game for against the Chicago White Sox and tossed 8 scoreless innings, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 11. He had five more starts with little success and was sent back to the Clippers again. In August he was brought back to the big league, and after one start was sent to the bullpen. In the American League Division playoffs, he pitched 5 1/3 innings of scoreless innings and was considered a relief pitcher from that point on. He was a setup pitcher in 1996; in the 7th and 8th innings he preceded closer John Wetteland. Together they helped the Yankees to winning 70 of 73 games when the Yankees led by the 6th inning. He was a big contributor for the Yankees to secure the World Series in 1996. The Yankees let Wetteland go for the 1997 season, relying on Rivera to carry them through the final innings. Mariano became an All-Star that year. During the off-season he developed a cut fastball, finishing the season with 43 saves and a 1.88 ERA. In the 1998 season Rivera developed into the premier reliever in the major leagues. His cutter often broke the bats of opponents with a sharp lateral movement. His save in game four clinched the Yankees’ World Series championship. During the playoffs in his career to this point, he had thrown 35 innings with an ERA of 0.51. He amassed 141 innings pitched that year and his ERA is a record still standing. Now the premier closer in baseball, he finished his career with 952 career games OLD SACHEM | SEE PAGE 20 * A Delta Dental Premier Provider Dr. Mario Abdennour, Dr. Bhavisha Patel, Dr. Priti Amlani, Dr. Bruce Goldman and team.

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 7 For History’s Sake H ere is some interesting news from the Saugus Historical Society. The Old Sachem speaks The next meeting of the Saugus Historical Society on April 10 will be a presentation by “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. Bill’s writing, which is mostly about local sports events, has been very popular in both The Saugus Advertiser and The Saugus Advocate. (The Saugus Historical Society calendar incorrectly lists the date for the April meeting as the 17th, but it is the second Wednesday of the month, April 10.) For more details, contact Laura Eisener at 781-231-5988 or email her at ldeld@shore.net. Looking for new members There are still some positions open on the board slate of the Saugus Historical Society. Saugus residents who have an interest in local history are invited to consider joining the Saugus Historical Society board. Board members meet on the first Wednesday of each month. It is an all-volunteer organization. Any Saugus resident who would like to discuss the possibility of joining the Historical Society board is welcome to call President Laura Eisener at 781-231-5988 or email ldeld@shore.net. The Saugus Historical Society will hold its election for board members in May. Our mission Founded in 1928, the purpose of the Saugus Historical Society is to cultivate an interest in the history of the town and to collect and preserve all matter pertaining to the town’s history and citizenry. It is a 501c3 corporation which presents educational programs about local history. LEARNING | from page 6 and more than 80,000 laborhours have been worked. On March 5, Palmerini and his Robotics Club visited the Boston-based headquarters of Suffolk Construction (the Town’s Construction Manager-at-Risk for the Middle-High School project). Students explored the construction company’s innovative “Smart Lab,” where they were able to watch real-time job site feeds, experience virtual reality, practice using data walls and get a hands-on feel for what it’s like to use today’s cutting-edge technology in the construction management industry. “The Robotics Club’s visit to our new Middle-High School site and field trip to Suffolk Construction were fantastic opportunities for our students to see how what they are learning in Robotics Club can dramatically benefit and advance today’s modern construction,” Town Manager Scott Crabtree said. “This is a tremendous, oncein-a-lifetime opportunity that has been afforded to these students, and I hope this experience may inspire at least one of these students to develop a passion that could turn into a life-long career path,” he said. The Town of Saugus has partnered with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and a highly qualified team of project managers, architects and construction managers-at-risk to construct a new grades 6-12, MiddleHigh School. Throughout the past several years, the Town of Saugus has completed the following MSBA-required phases: Eligibility Period, Forming the Project Team, Feasibility Study, Schematic Design Phase, Funding the Project, and Detailed Design. Saugus is currently in the Construction Phase (Module 7 of 8) of the project with the MSBA. The Construction Phase has been filled with many historic milestones so far, including conducting extensive site work, laying the concrete foundation and erecting the first steel beam. More recently, another exciting historic milestone has been met with the arrival of the first few gym trusses this week. The first truss is scheduled to be erected on March 26. “It is incredibly exciting to share these historic milestones with our students, and to see them experience firsthand how the design and construction process translates into constructing a building,” Town Manager Crabtree said. “I would like to thank Mr. Palmerini for inspiring these children. I would also like to thank Building Committee/ School Committee Chair Jeannie Meredith, Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi and his staff, Suffolk Construction, PMA Consultants and HMFH Architects.” “I would also like to thank Suffolk Construction and PMA Consultants for coordinating, the Superintendent, Mrs. Ragucci and Mr. Palmerini for allowing the students to participate and the Town Manager The popular Strawberry Festival is held each year on the third Saturday in June, and it publishes a calendar (available at Town Hall, the Library and the Senior Center as well as a few other locations) with historic photographs of town sites and people. The Saugus Historical Society holds regular meetings in March, April, May, September, October and November on the second Wednesday of the month (a week after the board meeting). At each meeting there is a program related to local history. 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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Scoring in the Сlassroom Selectmen celebrate 25 Saugus Pop Warner players as All-American Scholar Athletes By Mark E. Vogler “G reat parents make great kids,” Selectman Scott Brazis declared Wednesday night, doing his best to heap praise on the predominantly parental crowd that gathered in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall. Twenty students in grades four through eight, clad in red hoodies with the lettering “Saugus Pride … On and Off the Field” were the guests Fully Licensed & Insured Emergency Service Available 24/7 SPECIALIZING IN KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING * Heating * Cooling * Electric * Tile All Estimates Done By Owner * Drain Cleaning 781-FIX-PIPE (349-7473) • crnplumbing@gmail.com POP WARNER SCHOLARS: Board of Selectmen at Wednesday night’s meeting honor 25 top student athletes who earned the distinction of New England All-American Scholars for the 2017-2018 academic year. 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Not only do the Pop Warner Scholars excel in the classroom, but they also volunteer in the community on various public service projects, according to Carla Roscoe, the Scholastic Coordinator for Saugus Pop Warner. “It is a community effort to keep this generation of athletes and students to a high standard,” Roscoe said. Roscoe knows the time and effort commitment by parents who volunteer to help out the program. She has been volunteering for Saugus Pop Warner Since 2012. She began as a team parent, then served as secretary, the Cheer registrar and an assistant coach for Cheer for four years. Two of the selectmen have personal experience and direct insight into the program. “This is a huge honor – and such a wonderful opportunity,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said of the program in which her son, Mark Stephen Panetta Jr., won scholastic honors for in 2010. He later went on to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he graduated last year after majoring in electrical and computer engineering. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeffrey Cicolini got to experience the same parent’s pride that Panetta did eight years earlier. Cicolini’s then 13-year-old son, Anthony, was one of the 20 Pop Warner Scholars who were honored with a proclamation from the Board of Selectmen last year. Cicolini said it involves “a lot of work” In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today from parents and coaches. “All of the coaches and parents are so proud of your efforts,” Selectman Jennifer D’Eon told the student athletes Wednesday night. BEST OF THE BEST: Christopher Mazin, a fifth grader at Veterans Memorial School, had the highest Grade Point Average among those being honored as Pop Warner All American Scholars. His 99.98 topped the GPAs of all 147 student athletes in Saugus Pop Warner. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) Selectman Mark Mitchell said it was “great to see good stories” like the scholastic honors achieved by the town’s Pop Warner academic standouts. Each of the young student athletes received a proclamation, shook hands with each of the selectmen and then posed for group photos from the local media and doting parents during a brief recess. According to Bierenbroodspot, on April 6, this year’s 25 Pop Warner Scholars will be honored at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough – home of the New England Patriots. “They’ll receive an award, a tour of the stadium and the museum [Patriots Hall of Fame],” she said. The Pop Warner football players honored as New England All American Scholars for the 20172018 academic school year include *Kathryn Barletta, Belmonte Middle School; *Jacob Bierenbroodspot, Cheverus SCORING | SEE PAGE 11 STARTING AT

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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Remembering K9 Bruin The condolences keep flowing like a river for K9 Bruin – the nine-year-old German shepherd that was loved and appreciated by so many Saugonians – and his handler, best friend and working partner, Saugus Police Department K-9 Officer Tim Fawcett, in the wake of Bruin’s passing last week (Thursday, March 14). Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeffrey Cicolini requested a moment of silence at the beginning of Wednesday night’s (March 20) selectmen’s meeting. Cicolini asked colleagues and the public to think of Officer Fawcett and his family as they mourn the death of Bruin, who was put down last week after being diagnosed with incurable cancer. The meeting ended with each selectman sharing his or her thoughts about the K-9 team. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta got emotional as she reflected on Bruin. “To lose a pet is an awful thing … But to lose your partner and your best friend … We watched him grow up as a pup and Tim [Fawcett] brought him everywhere. He [Officer Fawcett] was so proud of him. It was a beautiful relationship. He was so proud of him.” At the same time, Panetta noted “the love” and the “outpouring” of support for the Fawcett family. There were numerous gestures that reflected the mindset of the community: Facebook postings and Bruin’s last ride before he was put to sleep … the hundreds of citizens who lined up along the streets that connected Bruin’s favorite places. “We all really had a personal experience with him,” Selectman Jennifer D’Eon said. Cicolini said he was “very impressed” with how the community showed up en masse along the route of Bruin’s “last ride.” “It was very moving,” Cicolini said. “It let folks watching the news see what kind of community we are.” He added that it was “just another reason why” he’s proud to be a Saugonian. The Saugus Police Department still plans to hold a memorial for Bruin. That should be well-attended. Talking about my hometown! After spending a few hours last Saturday at Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62’s Annual Pinewood Derby, I walked away with the reinforced knowledge that “Boy, this is indeed a small world!” Believe it or not, I met a few folks from my hometown – Swansea, Mass. – a small town in southeastern Massachusetts, which is usually referred to as “The South Coast.” Swansea is adjacent to the town of Somerset, which sets across the Taunton River from Fall River. Swansea is also bordered by several Rhode Island communities. I was having a conversation with John Zirpolo, an assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 62 and the father of JJ Zirpolo, a 10-year-old Cub Scout in Saugus Pack 62. JJ finished in second place among Cub Scouts in last Saturday’s Pinewood Derby. John Zirpolo was the fourth-place finisher in the “Open Race” for adults and non-Cub Scouts. When I mentioned that Swansea is my hometown, John introduced me to his mother-in-law and his wife – both who lived many years in Swansea. Then the conversation got interesting when I mentioned that my older brother, Wayne C. Vogler, is a retired Swansea educator who lives in the town we grew up in. “I worked in the kitchen [at Joseph Case High School, which is my alma mater]. He was teaching at the high school when I was there,” Colleen Kennedy, Zirpolo’s mother-in-law, told me. “I knew your brother. He was Lisa’s teacher. I lived in Swansea 31 years. Now I live in Somerset,” Colleen said. “I thought he was fantastic. He taught them respect and they showed him respect – not like today. I kind of wish he was back there in school still teaching,” she said. Wow, here I am talking to strangers in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church in Saugus, and they’re laying it on pretty thick about my brother Wayne. “He was a phenomenal teacher – a really good guy. Very fair,” said Lisa Zirpolo, a 1996 Case High School graduate. “He was one of my favorite teachers,” she said. I’m a 1970 Case High graduate and actually got my start in journalism as the troop news reporter for Swansea Boy Scout Troop 26, where I became an Eagle Scout. The mother of Wesley Allardice, who earned his Eagle Scout the same time I did, had me file stories with her for the Fall River Herald News. A few years later – during my junior year in high school, she helped me get hired at the Spectator Press, a weekly newspaper in Somerset. I worked as a stringer, covering high school sports for a couple of years before heading off to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. There’s no telling how many people in Swansea and Somerset whom I know could be friends or acquaintances of Colleen and Lisa. Final Saugus Babe Ruth sign-ups The final Saugus Babe Ruth Baseball sign-ups will be held at the Fox Hill Yacht Club on Ballard Street on March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Any Saugus resident 13, 14 or 15 years of age is eligible to sign up. Also, 12-year-olds that don’t qualify for Little League are eligible for Babe Ruth. The cost for the season is $175 per player. After teams are picked, uniforms and a game schedule will be issued. The season is scheduled to start April 4. Most games will be played at World Series Park, which is celebrating its fifteenth season. Youth sports collaborate tonight! Saugus Youth Soccer, Saugus Pop Warner, Saugus National Little League, Saugus American Little League, Saugus Softball and Saugus Lacrosse are having a joint fundraising event tonight (Friday, March 22)! It will be a night of food, dancing, poker, and lots of fun at Breakaway in Danvers. This is a great opportunity to support one league or multiple leagues all at the same great event! There are two ticket levels available for purchase: $20 General Ticket – includes cheese pizza, salad and DJ entertainment; $40 Poker Ticket – includes Texas Hold’em Tournament entry fee, cheese pizza, salad and DJ entertainment. Prizes will be awarded to players who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m., and the tournament will begin at 7:30 p.m. There are a limited number of tickets so make sure to purchase them early. Tickets can be purchased at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/saugus-youth-sports-fundraiser-texas-holdemtournament-and-dancing-at-breakaway-tickets-55458865961. As much as we love our kids, this is an adult-only event. Please share with aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends so that we can come together to support all the sports that our children love to play! A free film about a veteran Several members of local veterans advocacy groups have asked us to let folks know about an upcoming film that residents will be able to see at no charge. “On Tuesday, April 2, GE is sponsoring the screening of “American Veteran” at the ReelAbilities film festival,” Dennis Gould wrote us in a recent email. “I served on GE Corporate Board for GE Veterans and was past Commander GE Veterans Lynn so was asked to please get word out about this.” The film can be viewed on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Showcase Cinema de Lux Revere. It’s directed by Julie Cohen and is 70 minutes long. It’s a documentary in English with Open Captions. Here’s the synopsis: At age 21, Sgt. Nick Mendes was blown up by an IED in Afghanistan, paralyzing him from the neck down. This unflinching and surprisingly funny documentary follows him for five years as he readjusts to life. At the start of the story, he is in a VA hospital, unable to speak, eat or even breathe on his own. By the end of the film, he is studying for a real estate license, using mouth-operated technology to play video games, and fishing. Nick reunites with the soldier who saved his life in Afghanistan, and most amazing of all, he falls in love with and marries his medical caregiver. A panel discussion will follow. Registration is strongly recommended. For more details, go to www.reelabilities.org/boston. Share this event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ events/2161125913922656/. Marching as one league – in one parade The newly-formed Saugus Little League has announced it will host its annual Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. This year the Saugus National and Saugus American Leagues will march as one. Parade participants will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at the Oaklandvale School, which is located at 266 Main St. With a police and fire escort, the marchers will leave the Oaklandvale School at 9 a.m. and head north up Main Street. They plan to arrive at the Elks Field, which is located at 401 Main St., at about 10 a.m. – in time for the Opening Day Ceremony. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Selectmen are expected to participate. Tom Whittredge, executive president of the Saugus Little League, says he’s expecting 300 players to participate in Opening Day. Saugus River cleanup on Earth Day Join the Saugus River Watershed Council, the Lynn Conservation Commission, Bike to the Sea, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation for an Earth Day cleanup along the Saugus River in Lynn and Saugus on Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will work together to clean up Marshview Park in Lynn, areas along the Northern Strand Community Trail in Saugus, and the banks of the Saugus River in both Lynn and Saugus. Gloves, bags, tools, coffee, donuts and water will be provided. Please bring gardening tools and rubber boots if you have them. Directions: Check in at Marshview Park adjacent to the Saugus River on Boston Street in Lynn, directly across the street from the previous O’Brien’s and across the river from the previous Spud’s. Deadline for Town Meeting Warrant Anyone who has an Article to be inserted into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant may submit the Article with appropriate number of signatures to the Selectmen’s Office, no later than April 2, or bring it to the April 2 meeting. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium (298 Central St.) that night. For more information you may contact Wendy Reed, clerk of the Board of Selectmen, at (781) 231-4124 or email her at wreed@saugus-ma.gov or drop by the first floor office at Saugus Town Hall (298 Central St.). The Annual Town Meeting begins on the first Monday in May, which is May 6 this year. It’s still budget time The Finance Committee has begun the first of several budget review sessions on Wednesday nights, leading off with Saugus Public Schools (March 6) and the Public safety budgets on Wednesday night (March 13). So, the work is underway to craft the budget for the 2020 fiscal year that begins July 1. The agenda for Wednesday night’s (March 20) Finance Committee meeting featured a review of the Department of Public Works budget. This is generally one that attracts interest from Town Meeting members who like to know what street or sidewalk projects might be happening this year which would be of interest to citizens of any precinct in town. For those inquiring minds who want to know, next Wednesday night’s budget meeting features a review of the important Town Board BudSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 11 Saugus native gets gubernatorial appointment G ov. Charlie Baker recently appointed Saugus native Kristin Kelly to the Massachusetts Fire Safety Commission’s Automatic Sprinkler Appeals Board. Kelly, the daughter of Daniel and Debra Kelly of Saugus, is a 2003 Saugus High School graduate. She and other gubernatorial appointees were sworn in by the governor earlier this week during a ceremony at the State House. Kelly attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Technology in 2008. She was a member of the Society of Women Engineers. A resident of Waltham, she is currently employed by JC Cannistraro, LLC as a fire protection designer. During her four years at the Watertown firm, she worked previously as a fire protection estimator. The volunteer hearing board of the Massachusetts Fire Safety Commission conducts hearings for people seeking relief from orders or requirements of the head of the fire department. HAPPY TO SERVE: Saugus native Kristin Kelly with Gov. Charlie Baker after being sworn in this week as a new member of the Massachusetts Fire Safety Commission’s Automatic Sprinkler Appeals Board. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) SCORING | from page 8 Catholic School; Madison Casaletto, Belmonte Middle School; *Maia Castle, Belmonte Middle School; Sofia D’Ambrosio, Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Brooke Diaz, Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Mara Faiella, Veterans Memorial Elementary School; *Madilyn Femino, Belmonte Middle School; *Jake Ferraro, Belmonte Middle School; Niko Fronduto, Woodville; *Gael Garcia, Lynnhurst Elementary School; Travis Goyetche, Belmonte Middle School; Rylee Kahn, Belmonte Middle School; *Max LoRusso, Veterans Memorial Elementary School; *Sam LoRusso, Belmonte Middle School; Alyson Mabee, Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Sophia Manuppelli, Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Christopher Mazin, Veterans Memorial Elementary School (highest Grade Point Average out of 147 athletes); Madelyn Ragucci, Belmonte Middle School; Jordan Rodriguez, Veterans Memorial Elementary School; *Delaney Roscoe, Belmonte Middle School; Isabella Safran, Lynnhurst Elementary School; *Jack Sambataro, Waybright Elementary School; *Daniel Shea, Veterans Memorial Elementary School; and *Annamae Tesora, Veterans Memorial Elementary School. (Editor’s Note: * denotes previous year recipients.) WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. Collision Repair Shop for Geico, Liberty Mutual, Metlife, Progressive and more! * Over 30 Years of putting families back on the Road Safe & Fast! * ATLAS Stands Behind All Repairs with a Limited Lifetime Warranty 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Pinewood Derby spans generations of families By Mark E. Vogler I t’s been a while since Patricia Jean Deluise has been personally invested in a good Pinewood Derby race. Must have been close to three decades ago, the 67-year-old Saugus woman figured last Saturday as she sat in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church, waiting to see her 5-year-old grandson, John E. Deluise IV -- also known as JJ -- a young member of Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62 compete in his first race with a bright red car. Mrs. Deluise said she still gets a kick out of the race, the way she did many years ago when her, John E. Deluise III was a Cub Scout racing cars for Saugus Pack 62. “That was a long time ago, you know. He’s going to be 37 soon,” she said. “He think he had a black one and a red one. And I think they’re both at my house. This is the first time for my grandson,” she said. Although it’s been about 30 years in between races, Mrs. Deluise said not much has changed in the values and rewards that kids back in her son’s day reaped compared today’s kids like her grandson. “I think it’s been very good for both them to get out and experiment for themselves -to learn and coordinate their abilities on how they handle themselves with other people and a group,” Mrs. Deluise said. “I’m very happy for both, and it’s been fun to watch them. John E. Deluise III and his wife Lauryn own Pride Fence of Rowley, which has a warehouse in Saugus. They are Rowley residents. But John III’s friendship with Saugus Troop 62 Scoutmaster John Kane, which goes back to Boy Scout days, prompted him to have JJ join Cub Scout Pack 62 and compete in this year’s race for the first time. “We used to spend a lot of time down here. We’re really good friends with John Kane,” Lauryn said of the Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 scoutmaster. And Saturday, John and Lauryn Deluise were about the most popular people at Cub Scout Pack 62’s Annual Pinewood Derby. They sprung for the pizza, sandwiches, drinks and snacks that fed the crowd for over four hours. The Pinewood Derby is a scouting institution that dates back more than 60 years. And it’s a great way for bonding kids with their parents, according to John Zirpolo, an asA DERBY DEBUT: Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 Scoutmaster John Kane checks out the car raced by JJ Deluise, 5, of Cub Scout Pack 62 in last Saturday’s annual Pinewood Derby. OPEN RACE WINNERS: Left to right, showing off their entries last Saturday in the annual Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62 Pinewood Derby are this year’s winners in the “Open Race” for adults and non-Cub Scouts: Dan Arinello, a parent, second place; Jake D’Eon, member of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62, first place; Jennifer D’Eon, Saugus Selectman and Jake’s mom, third place; and John Zirpolo, assistant scoutmaster of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62, fourth place. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) THE KIDS AND THEIR CARS: The members of Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62 who competed in last Saturday’s annual Pinewood Derby admire their entries before the race begins. They are among the 22 Cubs who competed in this year’s race. The “Open Race” for adults and non-Cubs drew 16 entries. THE RACE IS ON! Billy Ferringo, of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62, pulls the lever that begins a heat of cars that raced last Saturday morning in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church during Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62’s Annual Pinewood Derby. sistant scoutmaster of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62. “I think it’s also a great way to bring the whole Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout Pack together,” he said. “You have the older kids rooting for the younger kids and younger kids rooting for the older kids. It brings them altogether as a family,” he said. “There’s just a lot of personal bonding that goes on, especially between the fathers and sons. And I teach my son and his friends different things -some stuff from the book and some stuff that comes from TOP CUB SCOUT RACERS: Left to right, with their tropies and cars, are this year’s Pinewood Derby winners from Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62 -- Nicholas Amoroso, 9, first place; JJ Zirpolo, 10, second place; William Zrinello, 5; third place and Kevin Kennedy, 8, fourth place. personal experience,” he said. Zirpolo enjoys competing in the Open Race, for adults and non-Cub Scouts. And the kids love his style. He’s known to integrate cartoon characters with his Pinewood Derby cars. This year, he had Wile E Coyote riding dynamite on his entry. And it took fourth place. “I make something fun every year -- like Fast and Furious, Star Wars or Transformers,” Zirpolo said. “And this year, I decided to do a cartoon because I’m a big kid. I always enjoyed cartoons growing up,” he said.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 13 Northeast Metro Tech metal fabrication students build gear rack for Reading Fire Department Front row, left to right: Metal Fabrication/Robotics & Automation Department Head Bill Williams, students Aris Monroy, Jason Paradis, Brandon Suc Bautista, Christopher Kneeland, Joshua Tine and Ryan Burke, Reading School Committee Member Robert McCarthy and Reading Fire Captain Rick Nelson. Back row, left to right: Northeast Metro Tech Superintendent David DiBarri, students Connor Sinclair, Andrew Troisi, Matthew Ceurvels and Luis Erazo. Kneeland and Burke are from Saugus. (Courtesy Photo: Northeast Metro Tech) (Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release issued this week by the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical High School.) S tudents from the metal fabrication class at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical High School partnered with the Reading Fire Department this winter to create a custom gear rack for firefighters. In January, Fire Captain Rick Nelson reached out to Metal Fabrication/Robotics & Automation Department Head Bill Williams to see if students could construct a 9-by-2-by-5-foot gear rack, as the Fire Department recently added four new members and needed additional storage. On March 15, after weeks of students putting the project together, Capt. Nelson visited Northeast to thank them for their work and pick up the rack, which will be used for storing jackets and equipment. Northeast Metro Tech Superintendent David DiBarri and Reading School Committee Member Robert McCarthy also headed to the shop to praise the students’ efforts. “Community partnerships like this with the Reading Fire Department are part of the foundation of Northeast,” DiBarri said. “We always like to seize opportunities that not only benefit a community group, but give students the Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 61 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Roo ng Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! opportunity to showcase everything they’re learning in shop.” Northeast has a long history working with community departments and organizations, including the Reading Fire Department. About 20 years ago, Northeast created several other similar gear racks for firefighters. Over the last two months, metal fabrication students worked on building the rack from the ground up. They drafted a layout of the structure, mapped out supplies and then began measuring, cutting and welding pieces together. They also used a Hossfeld bender to make steel hangers that will hold firefighters’ jackets. “I really liked how the project incorporated everything we’ve been doing over the last couple years here,” said Ryan Burke, a senior who lives in Saugus. “We started from scratch and went all the way to having a finished product. During the process I got to learn more about square tubing, which isn’t a material we normally use in shop.” Burke was one of two students from Saugus who worked on the project. Christopher Kneeland, another senior, also helped build the gear rack. For the final touches, students added on eight wheels so that the rack can easily be maneuvered. Once completely built, students from the auto body shop powder-coated the rack red and the hangers black. “Everyone at Northeast has always been tremendous to work with, and now that we’ve outgrown the current gear racks we have, Northeast was our first choice for having another one made,” Capt. Nelson said. “Thank you to all the students who dedicated time to this project, Bill Williams and Superintendent DiBarri.” “I want to commend students on a job well done,” McCarthy said. “This was a great budgetfriendly project for the Reading Fire Department that really allowed students to shine. As a member of the School Committee, I’m always happy to see these community relations continue to flourish.” Spring!

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Lenten opportunities in Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted to The Saugus Advocate by Mary Sue Strautin, secretary for the Saugus Faith Community, to inform the public of church and faith-related events happening during the Lenten and Easter season here is Saugus.) Sundays Book Club: 2-3:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish, continuing on March 24 and April 7. Tuesdays Lent Bible Study: “Lent: The Gift of a New Creation, A Lenten Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary” by Thomas L. Ehrich – 10:30 a.m.-noon, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Prospect St. Community Coffee Hour and Conversation: Panera Bread, 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays Community Coffee Hour and Conversation: Dunkin’ on Hamilton Street, 10 a.m.-noon. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament. Thursdays Praying the Scriptures: 7-8 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish, April 4 and April 11 Fridays Meager Meals: 5:30-7 p.m., March 22 and 29, April 5 and 12 at Blessed Sacrament (lower hall). Stations of the Cross: 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament. Lenten Mission: March 24, 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish with Fr. Paul Ruttle. The theme of the mission is Love is Ingenious. The Monday and Tuesday morning presentations will be the same as the evening. Easter Triduum Services: April 18, 19 and 20 Holy Thursday: 9 a.m. – Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament. 10:45 a.m. – Holy Thursday Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church. 6 p.m. – Agape Meal (potluck) at St John’s. 7 p.m. – Service of Holy Eucharist with Washing of Feet – St. John’s. 7 p.m. – Celebration of the Lord’s Supper; Blessed Sacrament; Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 10 p.m. and Night Prayer at 10 p.m. Good Friday: 9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament. 10:45 a.m.: Good Friday Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church. Noon: Mary’s Way of the Cross at Blessed Sacrament. Noon: at First Baptist Saugus. 7 p.m.: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper at Blessed Sacrament. 7 p.m.: Holy Eucharist with Veneration of the Cross at St. John’s Episcopal. 7 p.m.: Service with communion at New Hope Assembly of God. Holy Saturday: 9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament. Noon-2 p.m.: Community Easter Egg Hunt at New Hope Assembly of God. 10 a.m.-noon: Easter Community Party at Cliftondale Congregational Church. 7:30 p.m.: Celebration of the Easter Vigil at Blessed Sacrament. Easter Sunday in Saugus 6:30 a.m.: Community Sunrise Service at Vitale Park, Ballard Street. Easter Sunday 6 a.m.: Wilbert Seymour Jessamey Memorial Worship Service, followed by breakfast. Then the regular 11:00 a.m. worship service – First Baptist Church of Saugus. 7-9 a.m.: Easter Sunday Breakfast at First Congregational Church in Saugus. 8 a.m.: Holy Eucharist at St. John’s. 10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist with Choir. 10 a.m.: New Hope Assembly of God. 10:45 a.m.: Worship Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church. From left to right in front are class graduates William Stewart, Stephen Rich, Robert Jepson, Janette Fasano and Robert Palleschi, Teacher Peter Manoogian and graduates Jen D’Eon and Donna Manoogian. Shown in the back row, from left to right, are graduates Thomas D’Eon, Robert Long, Timothy Brown and Janice Jarosz. (Courtesy Photo) F or the past several months, 11 Saugus residents attended a 12-week course on developing a better understanding of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights. At the first class, teacher Peter Manoogian presented a copy of The Federalist Papers to each student along with a syllabus of each class. For many receiving this information, it seemed a bit overwhelming, and some thought the classes might be too intense and difficult. With each and every session our concerns were dispelled and after the first three classes, we were actually looking forward to the opportunity to relearn about the formation of our country! It became a challenge to ferret through the 85 articles and understand how our forefathers defended the ideals behind the highest form of law in the United States. Interestingly enough, at our last class we, too, took to arguing back and forth as to the merits and detriments of the Articles just as the original framers and ratifiers had done. A special thanks to Mr. Manoogian from the students for giving us the opportunity to revisit the history of our country and to develop a better understanding and respect for those true patriots. Manoogian thanked the staff of the Saugus Public Library and Director Alan Thibault for their help in making this a great experience for all and especially wants to thank the attendees for their preparation and engagement. Manoogian further stated, “Having Belmonte Middle School social studies teacher Tim Brown in attendance made us all realize that our discussions and exercises could be further translated to the curriculum experienced by our middle school students, and it is my hope that the Saugus Public Library will continue to become a place where adult learning opportunities occur.” First Parish welcomes new minister F irst Parish Congregational Church of Wakefield will be welcoming their new Pastor, Rev. John Dale, on April 14, Palm Sunday. Pastor John was born in Peekskill, N.Y., 35 miles north of New York City. His parents were active in church. Both attended Bible College, where they met in the early 1950’s and had a strong desire to be involved in ministry. After being a pastor for a few years, John’s father became employed in a chemical plant and his mother worked for “Reader’s Digest.” John began working at Word of Life camps and attended Word of Life Bible Institute, where he felt God’s calling on his life. John met his wife, Kathy, in 1980 around the time he was honorably discharged from NEW MINISTER | SEE PAGE 19 Rev. John Dale Special thanks to Peter Manoogian and the Saugus Public Library

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 15 SOUNDS | from page 10 gets, including the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board, the Board of Appeals, the Conservation Commission, the Council on Aging, Veteran Services, the Handicapped Commission, the Fair Housing Commission, the Saugus Public Library Board of Trustees, and Youth and Recreation. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. in the first floor conference room at Saugus Town Hall. In Memory of Pam Harris The Saugus River Watershed Council is now accepting applications for 2019 environmental scholarships. During 2019, the Saugus River Watershed Council will award one $500 Environmental, Leadership Scholarship and one $500 “Pamela Harris Memorial Scholarship” to high school seniors graduating during the spring of 2019 and attending college next fall. This year’s recipients will be selected based upon commitment to environmental protection, academic record, demonstrated leadership in school and community activities, and statement of personal commitment to protecting the environment. Financial need may be considered on a secondary basis among finalists. Applicants demonstrating commitment to public health aspects of environmental protection will receive preference for the new Pamela Harris Memorial Scholarship. “As a nurse, volunteer member of the Saugus Board of Health, and Saugus River Watershed Council Board Member, Pam was committed to improving public health for families in the Saugus River watershed by addressing even the most troubling sources of pollution,” said SRWC Program Coordinator Mary Lester. “We are extremely pleased to provide this scholarship to honor Pam’s tireless efforts to make a difference by protecting public health and promoting environmental stewardship,” said Lester. To be eligible applicants must live in one of the following 11 communities that are part of the Saugus River watershed: Saugus, Lynn, Lynnfield, Wakefield, Reading, Revere, Everett, Malden, Melrose, Peabody and Stoneham. Funds may be used for college tuition, books or fees. Applications must be emailed to marylester@saugusriver.org by Friday, April 12, 2019. The scholarship application form is available at http://www.saugusriver.org/EnvironmentalScholarship.htm. 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 a few events to check out: A Books in Bloom Bulletin: The Deadline is in a few days! Spring is here! Well, almost. But if you want a preview of what it could be like, come down to the library and sign up for this year’s annual edition of Books in Bloom. This year’s event – sponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library – is set for Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to closing. The two floors of the library will be beaming with all sorts of spring colors on those two days, as the participants get creative by matching floral arrangements with books. They use flowers to interpret a book’s title, cover or theme. There are four categories this year: Fiction, Nonfiction, Children’s Books and Young Adults. The deadline for entering is March 24. For more information, please contact Lorraine DiMilla (781-233-7451) or Donna Manoogian (781-2335640) of the Saugus Garden Club or stop by the library. “Friendship Storytime on Fridays” continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skill with structured storytime. “Keeping Us in Stitches” returned recently. It will continue every second and third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.; Grade 2 and up; older children can learn to sew using needle, thread (and maybe a sewing machine) with teachers Miss Joyce and Miss Margie. “Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten” playgroup! This program, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Community Engagement Grant, runs from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. “Fairy Tale Players Theatre Presents: Little Red Riding Hood,” Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. This program is supported by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. “Electronic Music Production” – Thursday, March 28, 6-8 p.m. in the Brooks Room; Grades 6 and up. All of the music you hear today on the radio or in the movies needs electronic components. Whether or not you have played an instrument before, this class will introduce you to becoming an audio engineer. Empow Studios will be back with another great class! Students will get to work with a digital audio workstation. This program is supported Fixed Rate Mortgages NO POINTS 15 YEAR 3.750% R ATE 3.834% APR* EVERET T – 419 BROADWAY LYNNFIELD – 7 7 1 SALEM STREET 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 30 YEAR 4.125% R ATE 4.173% APR* For more rates visit our website at EVERETTBANK . COM *Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is effective March 19, 2019 and is subject to change. All rates and APR’s are calculated based on a $250,000 loan for an owner-occupied single family dwelling with a 20% down payment. Rates are also based on Loan to Value and credit scores. The monthly principal and interest payment for a 15 Year fixed rate mortgage is $7.27 per $1,000 borrowed. The monthly principal and interest payment for a 30 Year fixed rate mortgage is $4.85 per $1,000 borrowed. Those payment do not included taxes and insurance. Your payment may be greater if the loan is secured by a first lien. Loans are subject to credit approval. NMLS #443050. Member FDIC Member SIF by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Poetry Contest! This is open to students in grades 6 through 12. Drop your poems off at the reference desk during the month of April. Celebrate National Poetry Month by submitting as many poems as you like. Winners will be notified at the beginning of May. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Winners will receive a poetry journal and a set of 18 fine-point colored pens Make and Take DIY Aromatherapy! Thursday, April 4, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room; ages 11 to 18. Learn how to make mini bath bombs and face mists and how to design your own soap wrap. Learn about how aromatherapy works and make your own spa products to take home. Please sign up in advance as space is limited. “The Yoga Experience” – here’s a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 60-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation, followed by a gentle warm up, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation. Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program. “Yoga is my passion and has been transforming in my life. I believe that yoga is for everybody. It is your own personal exploration and journey,” Poto said. If this is something that sounds appealing to you or worth a try, show up in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library, next Tuesday (March 26) at 6:30 p.m. Homework helpers at the library The Saugus Public Library is again partnering with the Belmonte Middle School to offer free, drop-in tutoring and homework help twice a week to the town’s elementary school students to help foster strong academic and study skills outside of school hours. Members of the Junior National Honor Society from the Belmonte Middle School will work with students in the library’s Community Room on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. Under the program, which has received rave reviews in town, the elementary school students get help while the Belmonte students get credits for community service. No registration is required, but a student must be signed in/out by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must remain on library grounds while the student is receiving homework assistance pursuant to an unaccompanied minors policy. This program is open to students in grades K-5. The subjects students can get help with include math, science, grammar, reading, social studies and geography. Hey parents, here’s some help if your child needs it. Of veterans’ interest Veterans Services Officer Jay Pinette has passed along information on a couple of events outside of town that local veterans may be interested in. The first one is a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day, set for Thursday, March 28 at 10 a.m. in Memorial Hall at the Massachusetts Statehouse. Please join in commemorating the lives and legacy of Massachusetts Vietnam Era Veterans. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the same day, the VA Boston HealthCare System is hosting a National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony. This is being held at 150 S. Huntington Ave. in Jamaica Plain in the basement conference room of the VA Boston HeathCare System. Vietnam Veterans who served in-country, in-theatre or elsewhere in support of operations between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, will be recognized individually. All veterans and their families as well as members of the area’s communities are invited. The third event is a Veterans Career Day set for Greater BosSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 the feeling of being other.” “This bill discriminates Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 11-15. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. Hey, Beacon Hill Roll Call Readers: Keep your eyes on the 2019 Legislature and the rough and tumble political scene in the Bay State with something that you will read every weekday morning. It’s MASSTERLIST! AND IT’S FREE! More than 17,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, start their morning with a FREE COPY of MASSterList! MASSterList is a daily ensemble of news and commentary about the Legislature, Politics, Media and Judiciary of Massachusetts drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced editor Jay Fitzgerald. Jay introduces each article in his own clever and never-boring, inimitable way. Go to: www.massterlist. com/subscribe Type in your email address and in 15 seconds you will be signed up for a subscription. BAN CONVERSION THERAPY FOR ANYONE UNDER 18 (H 150) House 149-9 and then again 148-8, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would prohibit psychiatrists, psychologists and other health care providers from attempting to change the sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression of anyone under 18. Conversion therapy exposes the person to a stimulus while simultaneously subjecting him or her to some form of discomfort. The therapy is primarily used to try to convert gays and lesbians to be straight. Both branches approved a similar bill last year but it never made it to Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk. “If a conversion therapy bill gets to my desk and we don’t see any other issues with it, it’s something we’d be inclined to support,” Baker said recently. Mental health experts and LGBTQ groups charge that the practice is scientifically unproven and unsound and can trigger depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts in these youngsters. “Today we can pass a bill that would guarantee, at the very least, that the licensed professionals in … young people’s lives will no longer be permitted to try to change who they are,” said Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “And more importantly we can offer assurances to those still struggling with coming out, or whose parents are still coming to terms with their orientation or identity, that that they will not be sent to a licensed therapist to change who they know themselves to be.” Lewis called the practice barbaric and said to LGBTQ kids that nothing is broken, and nothing needs to be fixed. “You are great just the way you are, you are you, and you deserve more than just being tolerated, you deserve to be loved, to be supported, to be respected, and yes even celebrated,” Lewis concluded. “This vote was an appalling assault on parental rights in the commonwealth,” said the president of the Massachusetts Family Institute Andrew Beckwith who opposes the ban. “Over 140 of our state legislators apparently believe that parents should not be able to get gender-confused children any treatment, even counseling, that might help them avoid cross-sex hormone injections, sterility or ‘transition’ surgery. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its sponsors want to mandate Department of Children and Families investigations for parents who are just trying to get common sense counseling for children who struggle with sexual confusion.” “Health care providers have a fiduciary duty to do no harm to their clients,” said Rep. Sarah Peake (D-Provincetown) who spoke on the House floor about the fear she felt coming out as a lesbian to her family. “Don’t be mistaken. Conversion therapy does harm to their clients. Conversion therapy harms their clients through shaming, through increasing self-loathing, through bringing to the foreground feelings of self-hatred, inadequacy and the horrible feeling for any kid: against the rights of parents whose children are confused about their sexual orientation or gender identity, against the rights of children under 18 who desire counseling to help them sort through such confusion, and against therapists such as myself,” said psychologist Eric Sweitzer, Director of The Christian-based Charis Counseling Centers which counsel from a Christian faith-based perspective. “This is the state interfering with the religious beliefs and practices of ourselves and our clients, dictating how we and our clients should approach issues of sexual orientation and gender.” There was an unusual second roll call vote on the bill requested by Rep. Susannah Whipps (U-Athol) who said she was recorded incorrectly on the first vote. “On the first vote … I believed I voted “yes,” said Whipps. “I was surprised when a colleague showed me the printout and I was listed as a “no”. I voted in favor of this ban last session and have been a cosponsor and advocate for this bill this session. I take a great deal of pride in my support of the LGBTQ community.” She said she was very appreciative that the speaker and her colleagues were willing to accept her motion to reconsider and allow her vote to be corrected on the record. Changing your vote after a roll call is closed is not allowed in the House. Alternately, Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) was recorded as “yes” on the first vote and then “no” on the second. “I voted “no” in June of 2018,” said Boldyga in a response to Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he flip-flopped last week. “My intention was to vote ‘no’ yesterday and I did.” His response avoids the question about why he flipflopped. Boldyga did not respond to a follow up email from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking the question again. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it. Both roll calls are listed.) Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes RULING OF THE CHAIR ON CONVERSION THERAPY AMENDMENTS (H 150) House 123-33, supported the ruling of the chair that prohibited amendments to exempt talk therapy from the ban and to extend the restrictions to unlicensed practitioners, onto the House floor for debate and a vote. The ruling is very technical, but the simple reason the Ye s / Ye s / amendments were not allowed was because the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities had postponed a hearing on a conversion therapy bill (H 110) filed by Rep. Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk). “I certainly would hope no one would stoop so low as to hold my bill in committee just in order to block an amendment on the House floor but I have been given no other reason why my bill that was scheduled for a hearing with the other two conversion therapy bills was not heard without informing me,” said Dooley. “It is ironic that a party [the Democrats] with an 80 percent super majority has such fear of going on the record on even non-controversial votes.” Rep. Kay Khan, the bill’s author and the chair of the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities did not respond to requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking why the hearing on Dooley’s bill was postponed. (A “Yes” vote is for the ruling prohibiting the amendments onto the House floor for debate and a vote. “A “No” vote is against the ruling and favors allowing the amendments onto the House floor for debate and a vote.) Rep. RoseLee Vincent Rep. Donald Wong Yes No CAP ON WELFARE BENEFITS FOR KIDS (H 3594) House 155-1, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that repeals the current law that denies an additional $100 in welfare benefits to children conceived while – or soon after – the family began receiving welfare benefits or, if they had received family welfare benefits in the past. The law was adopted in 1995 as part of a welfare reform package that was aimed at discouraging families already receiving public support from having more children. Supporters of the repeal said that there are some 8,700 children who currently fall under the cap in the Bay State. These families are barred from receiving an additional $100 a month to help support that child. They said there are no facts to back up the charge that families are having more children in order to get the additional $100. “The House overwhelmingly supported family cap repeal … with a nearly unanimous vote of 155-1,” said Deborah Harris of the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. “We hope that the urgency and support demonstrated by the House will help lift the cap on kids very soon so children will not have to wait any longer for this injustice to end.” “I’m proud today that once again the House is voting to repeal the family welfare cap, a policy which denies assistance to our neediest families,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge), Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. “The family cap has been a failed policy since it was enacted, and it has only served to deny families living in poverty the resources that they desperately need. Today, families across Massachusetts can be assured the state sees them, it recognizes their needs, and will continue to meet their needs today and tomorrow.” Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut), the only opponent of the bill, did not respond to repeated attempts by Beacon Hill Roll Call to get a comment on her vote. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. RoseLee Vincent Rep. Donald Wong Yes Yes HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of March 11-15, the House met for a total of seven hours and five minutes while the Senate met for a total of 11 minutes. THURS., MARCH 7 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:14 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. FRI., MARCH 8 No House session No Senate session MON., MARCH 11 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. TUES., MARCH 12 No House session No Senate session WED., MARCH 13 House 11:07 a.m. to 5:59 p.m. No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 17 First Congregational Church-UCC Saugus announces plans for Easter Sunday Breakfast T he First Congregational Church-UCC Saugus at 300 Central St. in Saugus Center will hold its Easter Sunday Breakfast on Sunday, April 21 from 7 to 9 a.m. The menu features scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, homemade baked beans, French toast, assorted pastries, coffee and juice. Admission cost for this full breakfast is a $6.50 donation. Those attending the Easter Sunrise Service at Vitale Park and anyone interested in a time of delicious eating and fellowship are invited to attend. All are welcome! Tickets will be available at the door. SOUNDS | from page 15 ton veterans with Harvard University students. The students will volunteer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 12 to support professional development of Boston veterans. Attendees must preregister no later than April 10. Feel free to contact Jay at his Town Hall office for more information on these events. Please call (781-231-4010) or email him at jpinette@saugus-ma.gov. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for The Advocate Asks interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. EASTER SUNDAY SPECIALTY: Kitchen crew from a previous breakfast at the First Congregational Church-UCC Saugus, left to right: Gene Newell, Dean Thomas and Gene Decareau. Easter Sunday Breakfast will be held April 21. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate)

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 ASKS | from page 1 Q: And also, you get a chance to create something with your parents? A: Yes. Q: They help you out? A: Yes. Q: And you’re kind of good at these races. You’ve done pretty well for yourself, right? A: I’ve come in second once and won two times before. Q: So, this car here that you have, what do you call that? A: This car is called the “Fireblaster.” Q: Now, didn’t you run this in a previous race? A: I have run this in a previous race. Q: And how did it do the last time? A: I believe it came in second place. Q: How many years ago was that? A: I think three years ago, I believe. Q: But this year it won in the Open Race. A: Yes. Q: And did you feel pretty confident going into the race? A: I knew this car was fast, so I did believe I would come in the top 10. That was my hope: that I would at least come in the top 10. This car is pretty quick, so I knew it was going to do well. Q: So, this car did better than coming in the top 10, so were you concerned about your mom’s [Selectman Jennifer D’Eon] car? A: My mom’s car … Her car was heavier [It weighed 7.3 ounces], so I really didn’t know how it was going to do. Sometimes, heavier is faster and sometimes it’s slower. It all depends. Q: So, everyone in your family, including your dad and your sister Ally and your mom, have all participated in this race? A: Yes. Q: So, this is like a big family thing. A: Yes. Q: So, you build the cars together? A: Yes. Q: So, you talk about this race and plan for it. How much time goes into the planning? A: We usually start about a month before the race: comparing the cars and talking about what we’re going to make. Q: And what’s that like? A FAST, CLOSE FINISH: Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 member John Carbone watches a cluster of entries cross the finish in line last Saturday during Pack 62’s Annual Pinewood Derby, held in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. For story and more photos, see inside. A: It’s hard work, getting ready, because you want it to work. You want it to be aerodynamic; you want it to be quick and you don’t want it to be too heavy, so it is hard work. Q: And so how does it begin? A: It usually begins with a solid block of wood that you shave down, forming the shape of the car that you want it to be. And then you put the wheels on and then you put weights on it. And you test it, and if it works good, you put graphite on the axles and you drive it down the track. Q: And you didn’t have to do much for this car because it already had raced and raced well? A: This car, I had it before, so I didn’t have to do much. I only had to redo the wheels. Q: What about the weight underneath? A: I kept the weight the same. Q: And they weigh each of these cars? A: Yes. Q: And is there a certain weight that you can’t have? A: During the Open Race, you pay a dollar per ounce, so if you want to have a heavier car, you are going to be spending more money, but if you want a lighter car, it’s cheaper. During the scout race, I’m not really sure what the weight is, but there is a weight limit for the scouts. (Editor’s Note: The rules for Cub Scouts require the car to weigh five ounces or less. There is no weight restriction for the Open Race.) Q: And so you won the race before for the Cub Scouts. A: Yes. I probably won two or three of these. Q: So, what’s the secret to it? What makes for a winning car? A: Well, the main thing is you want an aerodynamic car; you want it to be lighter. If it’s too light, it’s not going to go as quick, but if you make it too heavy, it’s not going to go quick either, so you kind of have to find that balance and whether it’s going to work. Q: Okay, they all start even. Somebody pulls the lever, and they all go down the track. A: Yes. Q: So, does it really matter which lane you have? A: No, not really. Some people want Lane 1, 2 or 3 or 4. And some people don’t really care. It all depends on what the computer puts you at. It doesn’t bother me where my car is, as long as nothing is blocking the lane. Q: Now, is this a huge event for the Cub Scouts? Back when you were in the Cub Scouts, it was pretty big? A: Yes. It’s a very big event. Q: So, what makes it so special? A: You want to be competitive. If you win, you get a trophy; for first, second and third – they all get a trophy. And you want to be that kid that gets that bigger trophy – to have the biggest trophy there. It’s all fun and games. If you don’t win, you’re still all friends at the end. You had fun. You just go on with your day and talk. Q: And you get pizza, too, just for competing, right? A: Yeah, we get pizza. Q: And there’s Dunkin’ Donuts. And most of the kids who come down here, their parents are with them to root them on. A: Yes. Well, the scouts race in the Cub Scout Race. And the parents, they can build cars and race in the Open Race. Q: Now, what’s the more exciting one? The kids’ race or the adult race? A: I’d say the kids’ race is more exciting, because it’s way more competitive. You get a trophy at the end of it if you are one of the top three, so you want to win, so I’d say the scout race is more competitive. Q: So, in the Open Race, it’s REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. 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In the Scouts’ race we don’t brag, but in the Open Race – we call that “the brag race” because you don’t get a trophy, but you kind of get just bragging rights. But in the Scouts’ race, there’s no bragging; you get your trophy, but it’s fun. And you just say “good race” and go on with it. Q: It’s all about good sportsmanship, right? A: Yes – good sportsmanship. It’s all about showing you’re not a bad sport, because if you don’t win, you should still congratulate the person who did win, because they earned it. Q: Now, all of the time you raced, is it always good sportsmanship? A: Sometimes some people get upset, but they calm down. Q: They get upset during the adult race or the scout race? A: The scout race. Really, they’re good sports, but they wanted to win really bad, so they’re just upset that they didn’t win. They’ll usually still come up to you and shake your hand. Q: So, how do the parents conduct themselves during the race? ASKS | SEE PAGE 19

S THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 NEW by Jim Miller Underutilized Palliative Care Services Can Help Relieve Pain Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about palliative care? My husband suffers from lung disease and is receiving radiation for prostate cancer but is not terminally ill. I’ve heard that palliative care can help him with his pain and discomfort. What can you tell me? Searching Spouse Dear Searching, Palliative care is a very effective service that can help patients relieve the symptoms and stress that often comes with serious illness. But unfortunately, most people don’t know about it, or don’t understand how it can help them. Here’s what you should know. What is Palliative Care? Most people hear the words “palliative care” and think “hospice,” but they are different types of care. Hospice is reserved for when curative treatments have been exhausted and patients have less than six months to live. Palliative care, on the other hand, is a medical specialty that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping and even depression. It can also help patients deal with the side effects of medical treatment. Anyone with a serious illness can benefit from palliative care, including those with cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, HIV/AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and more. Palliative care is provided by a team including palliative care doctors, nurses, social workers and other specialists that work with your doctor to provide an extra layer of support and care. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with curative treatment. Palliative care teams are trained to help patients understand all their treatment options as well as the quality of life ramifications, so they can make informed decisions about what’s best for them. Often patients assume their doctors will take care of their pain and stress, but most doctors in our specialized medical system have not been well trained in pain and symptom management. That’s why palliative care is invaluable. Palliative care was developed in the United States in the 1990s but only became a formal medical subspecialty in 2008. Today, three-quarters of U.S. hospitals with more than 50 beds have a palliative care program, and 90 percent of hospitals with 300 beds or more offer it. How to Get Care There are around 6 million people in the U.S. that have a need for palliative care, according to the Center to Advance Palliative Care, but most patients don’t know to ask for it. If you feel that a palliative care specialist could help your husband, start by talking to his doctor and ask for a referral. If your doctor isn’t helpful, go to GetPalliativeCare.org, where you can search for a specialist in your area. Palliative care can be provided in in a variety of places, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctor’s clinics and at your own home. You’ll also be happy to know that most private insurance plans, as well as Medicare and Medicaid, cover palliative care services. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. MINISTER | from page 14 the Army Reserve. Kathy had become a believer at Albany State University through the ministry of Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship. They were married in 1982, and he continued to prepare for pastoral ministry. In 1989 they were called to a Baptist church in Capac, Mich. Later that year John was ordained and applied for standing in the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference. Over the past 29 years of pastoral ministry, John has continued to pursue further education. While in Michigan he attended Flint Bible Institute and London Theological Seminary in Ontario, Canada. John is also a skilled musician, playing guitar, banjo and mandolin. While at their second church – in upstate New York – John completed a second bachelor’s degree through the University of New York. During his ministry at Mayflower Congregational Church in Kingston, John finished a second master’s degree from Liberty Seminary in Lynchburg, Va. Pastor John served as Area Representative of the South Shore for the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference and is currently on the Credentials Committee, which appraises applications from churches and individuals. John also has served as Chaplain of the Sons of the American Revolution, Massachusetts Society in Plymouth. John and Kathy are approaching their 37th wedding anniversary. Their son, Luke, and his wife, Amber, live in Lancaster, Pa., and their daughter, Erin, and her husband, Mark, live in Wareham, Mass. After Kathy’s father’s passing last year, Kathy’s mother, Mindy, moved in with them in and will be with them here in Wakefield. John and his wife are looking forward to His continued direction in their lives. First Parish is located at One Church Street in Wakefield by Lake Quannapowitt. Their morning worship services are at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Their website is www.fpccwakefield.com. Page 19 ASKS | from page 18 A: It’s really competitive – not as competitive as the scout one – but we make fun of each other and have fun with it. We don’t win a trophy; it’s just bragging rights. It’s just for fun. Q: So, your mom finished third today. Was there much bragging or buildup? A: Well, we’re competitive in our family, so me winning was a lot of fun. Q: So you knew you would do better than your mom’s Titanic? A: Yeah, because my car had done well before. I know this car is good because I’ve raced it before. Q: What’s the best car you’ve seen in the Pinewood Derby races you competed in? A: The best car I’ve seen, it was by another scout. It was a very aerodynamic car, and it had enough weight so that it was perfect – how it was set up. Q: What did the car look like? A: It looked liked kind of an arrow-shaped car. It was like a stick body and a triangle on the back. Q: And that was a couple of years ago? A: Yes. Q: Do you know the kid who did it? A: His name is Liam [Martin]. He just came up to Boy Scouts. The kids who just came up still race with the Cub Scouts until they earn their rank, because they are still Cub Scouts, technically. Q: So, in the past, when you competed as a Cub Scout, your whole family participated? A: Oh yes, they competed in the Open Race, and I raced as a Cub Scout. Q: Anything else that you want to share about the event, maybe the history of the event and the satisfaction that you get out of it? A: I don’t know much about the history but as far as satisfaction, it’s definitely fun. You have fun with friends and it’s always fun to win something. Even if you do the Open Race and you don’t get a trophy, it’s fun when you are still winning. Q: So, how does this kind of event help you later? A: It helps you by showing sportsmanship and showing that you can work with other people. Q: So, you’re still young and you’re only in the Sixth Grade. Do you have any aspirations for ASKS | SEE PAGE 21 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA. 01970 Docket No. ES06P1678GM1 In the Interests of: Anastasia Hudson of SAUGUS, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Resignation or Petition for Removal of Guardianship of a Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition to Resign as Guardian of a Minor or Petition for Removal of Guardian of a Minor filed by Diane Hudson on 03/13/19 will be held 04/08/2019 08:30 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing located 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970. 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: March 13, 2019 Pamela Casey O’Brien REGISTER OF PROBATE March 22, 2019

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls W ASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration urges its DEA-registered practitioners and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA or other law enforcement personnel threatening arrest and prosecution for supposed violations of federal drug laws or involvement in drug-trafficking activities. DEA continues to receive reports from practitioners and the general public, alike, indicating that they have received calls threatening legal action if an exorbitant fine is not paid immediately over the phone. The callers typically identify themselves as DEA personnel and instruct their victims to pay the “fine” via wire transfer to avoid arrest, prosecution and imprisonment. The reported scam tactics are continually changing, but often share many of the following characteristics: Callers use fake names and badge numbers or, alternatively, names of well-known DEA senior officials. The tone of calls is urgent and aggressive; callers refuse to speak or leave a message with anyone other than the person for whom they are calling. Callers threaten arrest, prosecution and imprisonment, and in the case of medical practitioners, revocation of their DEA numbers. Callers demand thousands of dollars via wire transfer or, in some instances, in the form of untraceable gift cards taken over the phone. Callers falsify the number on caller ID to appear as a legitimate DEA phone number. Callers will often ask for personal information, such as social security number or date of birth. When calling a medical practitioner, callers often reference National Provider Identifier numbers and/or state license numbers. They also might claim that patients are making accusations against the practitioner. It’s important to underscore that DEA personnel will never contact practitioners or members of the public by telephone to demand money or any other form of payment. DEA will not request any personal or sensitive information over the phone. Notification of a legitimate investigation or legal action is made via official letter or in person. Impersonating a federal agent is a violation of federal law. Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be a DEA special agent or other law enforcement official seeking money should refuse the demand and report the threat using the online form or by calling 877-7922873. Reporting scam calls will greatly assist DEA in investigating and stopping this criminal activity. Any urgent concerns or questions, including inquiring about legitimate investigations, should be directed to the local DEA field division. To report scam activity online, visit https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/esor/spring/ main?execution=e1s1. For contact information for DEA field divisions, visit https:// www.dea.gov/domestic-divisions. Melrose Running Club to offer “WALK TO RUN” M ELROSE – The Melrose Running Club (MRC) will conduct a 10-week “Walk to Run” program for individuals interested in becoming beginner runners. The 20th edition of Walk to Run will commence on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. from the Melrose Knights of Columbus on West Foster Street. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. with a shoe clinic following the first run conducted by Marathon Sports of Melrose. The MRC Walk to Run program is modeled after several nationally developed beginner running programs and is designed to develop a continuous 30-minute beginner runner. Articles and tips on running, shoe selection and nutrition will be provided by members of the MRC. Program applicants should be in good physical health (consult with your physician before starting this exercise program), be able to walk continuously for 30 minutes (prepare your legs with at least eight days of walking, 20 minutes for the first four days and 30 minutes for the last four days), and a have strong desire to learn how to run. U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary safe boating course Registration opens for April classes T he Lynn Flotilla of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be presenting a Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course at the Volunteer Yacht Club (68 Lynnway, Lynn, Mass.) beginning on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. The course will consist of eight classes on consecutive Tuesdays that will run about two hours each. Upon successful completion, a certificate and wallet card will be issued that will be recognized by all 50 states and will meet the requirements of states that mandate a course to use their waters. Several subjects will be covered, such as Navigation Rules, Equipment Required, Aids to Navigation, and Boating Safety. Please contact Flotilla Commander Ken Bornstein at 781581-2306 or kenborn1@juno.com to register for the course or for further information. A three-lesson Basic Navigation Course will follow the BS&S Course for those interested. OLD SACHEM | from page 5 Cost of the program is $30 and includes a half-year individual membership in the MRC. For more information or registration, please access the Walk to Run homepage on the MRC website at www.melroserunningclub.com. The MRC is a co-ed club that meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Melrose Knights of Columbus, which is located at 23 West Foster St., for fun runs of three to seven miles. Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to join the Tuesday night runs. The MRC is a member of the Road Runners Club of America. finished, most consecutive seasons with at least one save, 18; most seasons with at least 25 saves, 16; most seasons with at least 30 saves, 15; most seasons with at least 35 seasons, 12; most seasons with at least 40 saves, 12; and most seasons with at least 50 saves, 2. He claims 11 seasons with a sub–2.00 ERA, and most career saves for a single winning pitcher, 72. In postseason play his career mark was 0.70 ERA; most consecutive scoreless innings, 33 1/3; most career games in which he pitched, 96; and most games finished to clinched series, 16. He was also the most all-star selections for a reliever at 13. In his after baseball life, he is involved with philanthropic activities in Panama, including the Mariano Rivera Foundation, to help underprivileged children obtain an education. As a Pentecostal Christian he has founded churches in Panama, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, California, Florida and the Refugio de Esperanza (Refuge of Hope) in New Rochelle, N.Y. He awards scholarships to the College of New Rochelle to deserving students and has donated $627,500 to charities from his foundation. In 2014 he received the MLB Receiver of the Year Award, and a section of River Avenue bordering Yankee Stadium at 161st Street was renamed “Rivera Avenue” – along with the release of his autobiography, “The Closer: My Story,” coauthored with Wayne Coffey. New York University (my son Charles is a graduate) bestowed an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. In 2018 he was nominated to co-chair the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. Another award which few have earned is that he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot where he was eligible, the first ever elected unanimously. 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1. What fictional boat did Captain Bligh command? 2. What team was the National Hockey League’s first U.S. franchise? 3. On March 22, 1832, what author of “The Sorrows of Young Werther,” which is thought to be the world’s first best seller, died? (Hint: Johann Wolfgang von ?) 4. Who was the first comedienne invited by Johnny Carson to sit on his couch? 5. What English writer about taboo topics also wrote, “Blossom by blossom the spring begins”? 6. On March 23, 1875, the H.M.S. Challenger discovered what deepest known ocean area? 7. The blue agave plant is the source of what alcoholic beverage? 8. What two words with “fish” are not fishes? 9. What does the word mackinaw (or mackinac), meaning a heavy cloth or coat, derive from? 10. On March 25, 2019, International Waffle Day is celebrated, which originated where in Scandinavia to coincide with the Feast of the Annunciation and the start of spring? THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 ASKS | from page 19 when you graduate from high school? A: Once I graduate from high 11. What spring plant has furry catkins? 12. What cereal has the mascots Snap, Crackle and Pop? 13. What does the Richter Scale measure? 14. What new technology do many maple syrup producers use? 15. On March 26, 1885, the Eastman DryPlate & Film Company manufactured what improvement on glass plates? 16. What vegetable is a symbol of Wales? 17. On March 28, 1797, New Hampshire’s Nathaniel Briggs received a U.S. patent for a “Box Mangler” having rocks and wooden rollers; what was it used for? 18. What Concord, Mass., author wrote, “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day”? 19. What do Gilbert M. “Broncho Billy” Anderson, William S. Hart and Tom Mix have in common? 20. In 1968 what Scotsman sang “The Lullaby of Spring”? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 12 school, I hope to be in the military. I want to be in the military. Q: Any particular branch? A: I’m either going to join the Army or the Navy. Q: And you want to make a career of that? A: Yes. Q: What do you want to do after that? A: After that, I will probably use what I learned in the military and try to find a job where I can use those skills. Q: Like what your dad did, with the Fire Department? A: Yes. I always think about doing something like my dad does, as a firefighter or maybe being a police officer. It all depends upon what I can do when I join the military and get out. It all depends on what I can do, what I have available to me and what I want to do; it all depends. Q: Besides school, what is your favorite thing that you like to do? A: When I’m not in school, I like coming to Scouts and seeing my friends. Q: And any hobby that you have? A: I like to build models. Q: So, this Pinewood Derby is right up your alley. A: Yes. GERARDO A. 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Dear brother of Josephine Tappe of FL, Joseph Casella & his wife Sandra of Saugus, Bernard Casella of Revere & the late Frank & Arthur Casella and many nieces & nephews. Phil also leaves his granddogs, Mia, Sophie, Kora & Jem. Besides family & friends, he leaves the Red Sox, Celtics & Patriots. Retired 37 year employee of the Boston Globe, US Army Korean War veteran & member of the Saugus VFW. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to VFW, Sgt. Arthur F. DeFranzo Post 2346, 190 Main St., Saugus, MA 01906. • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount WATCHES WANTED HIGHEST PRICES PAID 617-240-7857 Now Available by Subscription Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $80 per paper in-town per year or $100 per paper out-of-town per year. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 23 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Sandy Juliano Broker/President As the temperature heats up, so does the real estate market! Call today for a free market value of your home! WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best! CALL TODAY TO SET UP A PRIVATE SHOWING AT ANY OF OUR LISTINGS! DON’T FORGET TO ASK ABOUT BUYER AGENCY. IT IS THE BEST WAY TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL PURCHASE AND IT’S 100% FREE! LISTED BY DENISE LISTED BY SANDY NEW LISTING! 135-137 CHELSEA ST., EVERETT 5 UNITS - $1,200,000 Call Joe @ 617-680-7610 Call Norma @ 617-590-9143 OFFER ACCEPTED! 33 FREEMAN AVE., EVERETT, MA SINGLE FAMILY - $360,000 LISTED BY MARIA SOLD BY SANDY! 515 BROADWAY, MALDEN MA SINGLE FAMILY - $349,900 New! Commercial Property (photo withheld for confidentiality) Call Norma for details! (617) 590-9143 NEW RENTAL EVERETT 4-BEDROOM $2,400/MONTH RENTED! UNDER AGREEMENT! 45 MARILYN RD., ANDOVER. SINGLE FAMILY - $469,900 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 6 RUSSELL ST., EVERETT 8-ROOM SINGLE FAMILY - $445,000 LISTED BY JOE & ROSEMARIE Revere Rental! Two bedrooms with parking Call Maria for details LISTED BY SANDY SOLD BY SANDY! SOLD BY SANDY! MALDEN, MIXED-USE SOLD BY JOE & ROSE! 6 Cedar Court, Everett SINGLE FAMILY - $510,000 47-49 SWAN ST., EVERETT TWO FAMILY - $699,900 Joe DiNuzzo - Broker Associate Norma Capuano Parziale - Agent Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Denise Matarazz - Agent Maria Scrima - Agent Follow Us On: Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent Kathy Hang Ha -Agent Mark Sachetta - Agent 617.544.6274

Page 24 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 # 1 LISTING & SELLING OFFICE IN SAUGUS “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” FREE MARKET EVALUATIONS CRE CARPENITOREALESTATE.COM View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 SAUGUS Sheffi eld Heights off er this great end unit featuring 7 rooms, 2 full & 2 half baths, fi nished lower level w/kitchenette, 1st fl oor den, updated kit, dnrm w/ slider to deck, cen air, 2 parking, cul-de-sac..................................................$439,900. SAUGUS AMAZING, New Construction Col off ers superb craftsmanship and quality in this 3 bdrm Col, gorgeous quartz kit w/lg center island, hardwood fl ooring, master suite w/bath, walk-up attic, deck, cen air, Two car gar, peaceful river views, cul-de-sac...........................................................................................................$749,900. SAUGUS AMAZING contemporary in Indian Rock Farms. 12 rms, 4-5 bedrooms, 3 fi replace, lg kit w/lg center island & dining area, lvrm, dnrm, fmrm,offi ce, 1st fl r master suite, fi n LL for the extended fam, IG pool, 2c gar, all amenities!.....$740,000. SAUGUS 1st AD 6 room, 3 bedroom Colonial off ers 1 ½ baths, eat-in kit, lvrm, dnrm, open fl oor plan, hardwood fl ooring, 1st fl oor laundry, front porch, level yard, dead-end street, located just off Saugus Center............................................$425,000. PEABODY 1st AD 7 rm, 4 bedrm Cape off er 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, enclosed porch, familrm in lower level, hardwood fl ooring, newer roof & heat, 1 car gar, level, fenced yd, located on side st............................................................................$455,000. SAUGUS QUALITY NEW CONSTRUCTION 8 rms, 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, kit w/quartz counters, stainless, center island w/seating, dining area w/sliders to deck, great open fl oor plan, spac master suite w/bath, walk in closet, fi n 3rd fl r off ers bonus room, hdwd, cen air, 2 gas furnaces, 2 driveways, side st PERFECT!........$749,900. PEABODY GREAT 7 rm Family Colonial, 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, huge 27’ familyrm, kit open to dining rm, 23’ master bdrm, fi n lower level w/playrm, gar w/expansion possibilities, level yd w/AG pool, farmer’s porch, desirable cul-de-sac...........$599,900. WONDERING WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH? CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS! SAUGUS Hillveiw West top fl oor unit off ers 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kit w/skylight & ct fl oor, spacious master w/private bath, laundry hook-up in unit, private balcony, IG pool, off Fellsway...............................................................$310,000. SAUGUS 1st AD RARE Business Zoned parcel with many possibilities. This 34,000 corner lot houses a Federal Colonial style home with amazing details. Please call Saugus Inspectional Services for all permitted uses......................................$725,000. LITTLEFIELD REAL ESTATE SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck. .........$570,000 SAUGUS ~ Desirable 2 family. Each unit has 2 beds, updated kitchens and baths, vinyl siding, in-unit laundry, rear decks .......$499,000 SAUGUS ~ 2 family new to market! 4 bed, 2.5 bath, granite counters, SS appliances, newer gas heat/AC, prof landscaping, custom paint, new patio, 1 bed apt. .......................$739,000 38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM 781-233-1401 SAUGUS ~ 4 bed, 2.5 bath ranch. Great location, gas heat, pool, 2 car under garage, hardwood flooring, central AC, irrigation system ....$565,000 Call Rhonda Combe For all your PEABODY ~ 3 bed, 3 bath, 1.5 bath ranch. Stainless appliances, granite counters, central AC, 2 car garage, professional landscaping, great location ....... $549,900 real estate needs!! 781-706-0842 SAUGUS ~ 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial. Open concept 1st floor, 2 car garage, newer gas heat, roof and HW heater, prof landscaping....$439,900 SAUGUS ~ Completely rehabbed 2 family. New windows, roof, siding. 2 New kitchens, new bathrooms, new hardwood flooring, new HVAC, fresh paint. Granite counters, SS appliances. ..... $715,000 LAND FOR SALE SAUGUS ~ Recently renovated ranch. Kitchen, appliances, heat, AC, roof and vinyl siding all replaced in 2011.Fenced in yard, hot tub, storage shed. .....$384,900 SAUGUS ~ 3 bed ranch, open concept, stainless appliances, private dead end street, newer gas heat, hardwood flooring, 10k lot, garage ..............$435,000 SAUGUS ~ 4 bed colonial, hardwood, updated kitchen, farmers porch, vinyl siding, dead end street, newer roof and garage .............$489,900 SAUGUS Call Rhonda Combe at 781-706-0842 for details!! Under Contract

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