THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023 Page 9 “Top O’ the Mornin’ to ya” T Saugus celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the Senior Center By Joanie Allbee his St. Patrick’s Day, there were no leprechaun sightings in Saugus. However, sure enough, there were caff eine jolting scenes of a humble St. Patrick waving to passersby at 466 Central St., the Saugus Senior Center. St. Patrick, with a crooked cane, looked as if he walked a thousand miles to greet us all. Compassionate St. Patrick brought out a beautiful warm smile in Jeanne Martel. Ken Strum, a member of the Council on Aging, playing the part as St. Patrick, spread good cheer and greetings at the lively corned beef & cabbage luncheon last Friday (March 17) as St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated. D.J. Alan LaBella was spinning the tunes and rallying with guests in dance, fun and laughter. The St. Patrick’s Day Queen, Midge Dawicki, was belle of the ball, dancing and enjoying life among friends, The old Irish Quote to All: “May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life’s seasons bring the best to you and yours!” —forefather’s pen unknown. St. Patrick’s Day Queen Midge Dawicki (right) and Rick Riley were among more than 100 people who attended the Senior Center St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon last Friday (March 17). (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) (Editor’s Note: Joanie Allbee, a local artist and writer, is a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate.) Shooting to Win! Local youth hockey team — the East Coast Junior Patriots — prepares for playoff game tomorrow night in Revere By Meghann Breton R eady to take it all, last year’s third place state champs, the East Coast Junior Patriots, will be competing in the playoff s this weekend. The East Coast Junior Patriots are an AA Bantam youth hockey team comprised of 18 talented kids from Saugus and the surrounding towns. The East Coast Junior Patriots have an overall record of 18 wins, 6 losses and 2 ties. After a successful regular season that landed them in third place overall, the kids are ready to compete for the win. This year the playoffs will consist of three games with a single elimination rule. The fi rst game will be held tomorrow (Saturday, March 25) at 7 p.m. at Cronin Rink in Revere, and it will be against the Dorchester Chiefs. The Semi-Finals will be held next weekend on Saturday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Kasabuski Rink in Saugus. The Championship game will be held on Sunday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m., also at Kasabuski Rink. The East Coast Junior Patriots hockey team is a part of the Valley Hockey League and consists of the following 13-, 14- and 15-year-old kids, all coached by Justin Souders of Malden and Jamie Branzell of Revere: Demetri Breton, 13, Saugus; Evan Souders,13, Malden; Adam Mouhib, 14, Winthrop; Charles Govostes, 14, Everett; Johnathan Patterson, 14, Saugus; Louis Migliore, 13, Saugus; James Caruso, 13, Saugus; Ray Blauvelt, 13, Everett; William Perryman Jr., 14, Everett; Anthony Ford, 13, Malden; Raphael Rufi no, 14; Isabella Krokos, 13, Everett; Zachary Guelpa, 14, Revere; Stephen Rizzo, 14, East Boston; Shane Moran, 15, Saugus; Zach Woods, 14, Everett; Lana Hardin,13, Everett; and Chris Argueta, 14, Revere. www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! m Saugus Council on Aging member Ken Strum, dressed up as St. Patrick, spread good cheer while enjoying a moment with Jeanne Martel last Friday (March 17) at the Saugus Senior Center. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) Demetri Breton, 13, of Saugus, is shown in previous action for the East Coast Junior Patriots, who are in the playoff s, making a bid for state title. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Meghann Breton) William Perryman Jr., 14, of Everett, is one of 18 members of the East Coast Junior Patriots, who will compete for the AA Bantam Youth Hockey Title, beginning tomorrow night in Revere. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Meghann Breton) WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810
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