Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 14, 2023 Zonta Club of Chelsea & North Shore news M embers of the Zonta Club of Chelsea & North Shore recently visited the local school departments in Chelsea, Everett, Winthrop, Revere and Saugus to donate Spring Holiday Market Basket gift cards for the schools to give to local families at this Holiday time. Jack Klecker celebrates historical birthday Jack Klecker stands by the scale model he made of the Saugus Iron Works, which is on display at the Saugus Historical Society at 30 Main St. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) By Joanie Allbee Pictured from left to right: Zonta Past President Diane Cambria, Saugus School Department Junior Clerk Mary Pierce. (Photo courtesy of Zonta Club) O n Wednesday, April 13, at our Saugus Historical Society meeting, a round of Happy Birthday rang out for Birthday boy Jack Klecker! April 13 but what year, Jack? Jack, 85, who is a U.S. Navy Veteran and Historical Society Board Member, received several awards during his birthday month. Jack received an award from Saugus American Legion Post #210. The Daughters of the American Revolution (“God, Home and Country”) just awarded Jack two significant awards on April 8 at the M.E.G. Center D.A.R. Awards Ceremony meeting. (Stay tuned for the D.A.R. Article by Gail Cassarino for more info and pictures of Jack’s awards!) Jack built a scale model of Saugus Iron Works, often at times using tweezers. Jack stated that there was a plaque on the wall beside the case that held some of his biography, and he also mentioned and showed the model of the farmhouse he grew up in. The scale model of Saugus Iron Works encased in glass is a sight to see as well as the Saugus High School bands on display – Jack worked tirelessly to complete both projects. These sights may be viewed at 30 Main St. – home of the Saugus Historical Society. (Editor’s Note: Joanie Allbee is a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate.) Pictured from left to right: Zonta Past President Barbara Lawlor, Everett Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani, Zonta 1st Vice President Mary Jane O’Neill. (Photo courtesy of Zonta Club) Local officials hope Gov. Healey will share part of Earth Day at Breakheart Reservation By Mark E. Vogler L ocal advocates and volunteers for the betterment of Breakheart Reservation are hoping for an Earth Day visit from Gov. Maura Healey. Precinct 2 Town Meeting Pictured from left to right: Zonta Past President Joan Lanzillo-Hahesy, Revere Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danielle Mokaba. (Photo courtesy of Zonta Club) Member Peter Rossetti Jr., a member of the Friends of Breakheart, said yesterday that an invitation had been sent to the governor inviting her and her environmental affairs secretary to attend next Saturday’s (April 22) Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Park Serve Day at Breakheart Reservation. “We had asked that she attend, but the invitation has not been accepted yet,” Rossetti told The Saugus Advocate. “It would be nice if she did join us for Earth Day,” he said. What began in 2006 as a day of Stewardship in Massachusetts has grown into an annual event with thousands of participants at state parks managed by DCR. During Earth Week, DCR invites volunteers to Massachusetts state parks to take part in various activities to prepare for the busy spring and summer recreation season. The activities involve clean up, painting or other restorative projects for one day. Parks across the Commonwealth decide on projects and invite volunteers for a day of work and fun. A tree planting is planned for Breakheart for 11 a.m. Pizza will be served to volunteers at 1 p.m., according to Rossetti. Volunteers who want to participate should meet in the Breakheart Parking lot at 177 Forest St. between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The activities, which include invasive species removal, are suitable for adults and children of ages 13 and over. Water is available at this site, but volunteers are encouraged to bring a water bottle to fill. DCR officials also request that volunteers bring their own gloves if they have them. A limited supply will be available to those who don’t. Those who want to participate should sign and bring a Volunteer Release form (for adults [https://www.mass. gov/doc/dcr-volunteer-release-form-single/download] or for minors). There will be a limited supply of forms available at the event.
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