THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Page 15 “Roll to DC” rolls along A There are still 16 available expenses-paid seats for Vietnam era veterans who want to visit “The Vietnam Wall” in Washington, D.C. By Mark E. Vogler t least 29 Vietnam Era veterans from Saugus, Melrose and Wakefield are registered for this fall’s “Roll to DC” trip. But there are still 16 seats available for the expenses-paid trip to Washington. D.C., that will take veterans who served anywhere in the world during the Vietnam War to see the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The five-day, four-night coach bus trip will be held from September 11–15 and will include wreath-laying ceremonies at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as other stops in the D.C. area. All attendees will be staying at The Presidential Inn at Joint Base Andrews. “We raised $50,0000 of our $70,000 goal,” Joseph “Dennis” Gould, a Vietnam Era vet and one of the event’s organizers, said this week. “The big donors to date are WIN, GLSS, General Electric, Eastern Bank, James Marshall Commander Saugus VFW, Vietnam Veterans Association and Dockside Restaurant.” The Dockside Restaurant in FUNDRAISING CROWD: Vietnam Era veterans and “Roll to DC” donors meet at The Dockside Restaurant in Wakefi eld. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) 7) What are the three main ingredients of meringue? 8) On April 3, 1973, the fi rst of what type of phone call was made? 9) Who recorded the album 1) On April 1, 1638, religious reformer Anne Hutchinson left the Massachusetts Bay Colony on foot for what state? 2) In Canada and the United States there are 13 species of maple trees; how many of them are tapped for syrup: three, seven or 13? 3) The song “April Showers” was first published in what decade: 1870s, 1920s or 1950s? 4) On April 2, 742, what emperor was born who advocated the establishment of schools at monasteries and abbeys? 5) Why did Philadelphia Cream Cheese use the song “New York, New York” in 1980s TV commercials? 6) Which modern expressions came first, text message or emoji? “A Gift from a Flower to a Garden” with the song “The Lullaby of Spring”? 10) Rhubarb is native to what continent: Asia, Europe or North America? 11) In 2004 what character was added to Morse Code – due to the internet? 12) April 4 is National Hug a Newsperson Day; what famous news anchor started as a paper boy and did not have a college degree? 13) What other tree product have indigenous peoples used to make maple products? Wakefi eld was a big contributor on Tuesday, holding a fundraiser to help make the trip a reality for Vietnam Era veterans. The restaurant donated 10 percent of its dinein, take-out and order delivery to the Veterans Wall trip. It was somewhat of a happening as some of the veterans showed up to meet some of the contributors to the project. For the purposes of this trip, the organizers will make no distinction between veterans who served in-country, in-theater or were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War period. 14) In what part of the body are red blood cells made? 15) On April 5, 1964, driverless trains fi rst ran on the Victoria Line in what city? 16) Marawa Ibrahim has a Guinness World Record for spinning the most hula hoops simultaneously; how many: 10, 50 or 200? 17) April 6 is National Walking Day; the Summer Olympics has three events doing racewalking, which has what basic rule? 18) What pair fi rst recorded the song “April Come She Will”? 19) What oil spill took place at Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound? 20) On April 7, 1770, what author of the poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” was born? Vietnam Era veterans in Saugus who are interested in applying for the trip, or who would like to obtain additional information about the trip, are asked to contact the Saugus Veterans Offi ce by phone (781-231-4010) or in person on the fi rst fl oor of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St., Saugus MA 01906. Applications will be accepted on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. Applications cannot be accepted unless they include the following documentation: * Copy of DD-214 * Copy of COVID-19 Vaccination Card (vaccines and booster are required) * Copy of current/valid picture id/driver’s license (front & back) * Completed CORI Form (Please note that some of these documents are required in order to enter and stay on Joint Base Andrews.) ANSWERS 1. Rhode Island 2. Three 3. 1920s (1921) 4. Charlemagne 5. Because the song’s fi rst line is “Start spreading the news” 6. Text message (1977 – 20 years earlier) 7. Cream of tartar, egg whites and sugar 8. Cell phone 9. Donovan 10. Asia 11. @ 12. Walter Cronkite 13. Birch bark for containers 14. Bone marrow 15. London 16. 200 17. One foot must always be on the ground 18. Simon & Garfunkel 19. Exxon Valdez 20. William Wordsworth
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