Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark E. Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Stumped by The Sketch Artist We had no winners in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Here’s last week’s answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is Ellen Santosuosso! Ellen has such a love for books, she’s quite the avid reader! She is a very kind and gentle woman who goes out of her way to help others. Ellen has a gift for numbers and she shares that talent by making herself available to assist with financial tasks. “People usually see her comforting a friend who is down, walking with a friend to assist with a feisty dog. She has very often answered knocks on her door to avert a mini crisis. “She believes in giving people second chances, and working to take the stigma off certain mental and physical illnesses. Ellen believes in peace and to live her life according to the Dali Lama’s wisdom and principles. ‘Peace begins with me’ “Ellen is an animal lover and cherishes her cat, Lucky. “She also is a green thumb gardener who enjoys spending time planning and planting gardens. “Keep on brightening your little corner of the world “As Helen Steiner Rice would say! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist “ A “Shout-Out” for Rachel This one’s an editor’s nomination. We neglected to run the press release when we received it last month. But it’s still worth mentioning that The Telly Awards have recognized Saugus TV for Achievement of Excellence – once again. Program Manager Rachel Brugman recently received news that the 42nd annual Telly Awards recognized excellence in her television show “The Saugus Ironworks Preservation,” which features a presentation by the Saugus Historical Society’s Paul Kenworthy. As the recipient of The Telly Award for Excellence in Television in the craft of using stock footage, Rachel Brugman will be receiving a statue which will formally honor her achievement. Telly Awards are judged by members of The Telly Awards Judging Council, a group of over 200+ working industry who have previously won the Telly Awards highest accolade and, as such, have demonstrable expertise in the categories they review. To view the winning video, access https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUKX1oqUgps. The Telly Awards recognize the best work created within television and across video, for all screens – receiving over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world. Learn more at Tellyawards.com. So, here’s a very loud “Shout-Out” for Rachel Brugman. A “Shout-Out” for Dr. DeRuosi Here’s a special nomination for retiring Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr., who was among several people receiving honorary diplomas at last Friday’s Saugus High School graduation ceremony. Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 62 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofng •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Fully Licensed ng •Roo ng • Fully Insured • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who correctly identifies the Saugonians who were sketched between now and Tuesday at noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Dunkin’ at the 1204 Broadway Saugus location on Route 1 North. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) School Committee Vice-Chair Ryan Fisher notes that DeRuosi has received his fair share of adverse publicity during his five years as the leader of Saugus Public Schools. “He’ll be remembered for unpopular decisions, mistakes made and divisive incidents that happened on his watch, the same as every other leader,” Fisher told us this week. “He’ll also be remembered for five years of stability in a corner office that wasn’t used to it, a district that he overhauled from seven THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 6 Spring!
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