Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 12, 2024 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby finishers race to compete T By Tara Vocino op finishers during Saturday’s Cub Scout Pinewood Derby at Cliftondale Congregational Church shared their competitive edge. Belmonte STEAM Academy second-grader Michael Wheeler, 8, placed first. “I had fun,” Michael said. “I painted it blue, sanded and grinded it.” Michael said that did most of the building himself, including melting tinfoil at the base. His father, Michael, Sr., said it took hard work, including a few hours each day. “We enjoyed it,” Michael Sr. said. His mother, Sheree, is very proud of him. She attributed his success to working hard and challenging himself after he lost last year. “He is competitive and determined,” Sheree said. “He asked a lot of questions.” Cristiano Baiza, 10, won second place. “I’m happy that I got second,” Cristiano said. “It’s hard to go faster than other cars.” He painted his car like a monkey and did sanding as well as carving. His dog, Marshmallow, helped to put holes in the car. Cristiano’s mother, Liza, is proud of him. She helped to paint it. Announcer/Pack 62 Troop Leader Bill Ferringo Mystic Valley Regional Charter School third-grader Robert Cleveland (at right), 9, cheered on his Pinewood Derby car. Cub Scout Benjamin Dineen with his mother, Ashley Shown from left to right: Brandon Szloch, Belmonte STEAM academy second-grader Michael Wheeler, 8, and his father Michael Wheeler Sr. Michael Wheeler placed first during Saturday’s Cub Scout Pinewood Derby at Cliftondale Congregational Church. Assistant Cub Scout Masters Mark Bell and Greg Dineen activated the switch to make the cars go. Christiano Baiza, 10, who is shown with his mother, Liza, won second place. Belmonte STEAM Academy third-grader Benjamin Dineen, 8, threw his hands up as his car raced. Parent Ryan Szloch with Belmonte STEAM Academy second-graders Brandon Szloch, Michael Wheeler and Kenny Chiaravalloti. Belmonte STEAM Academy second-grader Brandon Szloch, 8, jumped up and down. LEMIEUX | FROM PAGE 6 She said she will also stress training and continued education for staff. “Our jobs are constantly changing – in the rules and regulations. It’s important to keep up with that,” she said. Lemieux said she is “very impressed” with the Housing Authority staff that Glynn has left behind. “I’m blessed to have this staff. I’m very impressed with what I see with the developments, the maintenance people and all of the staff,” she said. “I have a great and supportive staff,” she said. The maintenance staff consists of four full-time employees and two part-time workers. There are plans to hire two additional positions to work in the Housing Authority Office. One would be a state-aided housing manager. There will also be a residential services coordinator. The authority currently has six office staff, including Glynn. Lemieux said she has already found housing in an area community “10 minutes away.” “I’m definitely enjoying the food. There are a lot of great restau(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) rants in the area,” she said. She has also discovered the challenges of driving on Route 1. “Route 1 is very scary,” she said. “One of my biggest troubles is going to be navigating Route 1,” she said. LEMIEUX | SEE PAGE 9
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