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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2022 Page 17 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 search of student poll workers for the town’s fall elections. “I am looking for 16, 17 & 18 years-old Saugus Students to work the September and November Elections,” Schena wrote in an email to The Saugus Advocate this week. “Both are Tuesdays and there will be no school. Attached is the fl yer I have used in the past.” The fl yer includes a facsimile of a poster with a pointing “Uncle Sam,” and the declaration “I WANT YOU To Become a Poll Worker Today!” The flyer, which is titled “Calling all Saugus High Juniors and Seniors,” promises to accommodate any hours the students want to work. It notes that the students can work as Community Services volunteers to fulfi ll their High School hours, or they can get paid as election workers: 16-year-olds can work part-time shifts of six to eight hours; 17- & 18-year-olds can work full-time shifts of eight to 12 hours. Interested students can stop by Town Hall or contact the Town Clerk’s Offi ce to apply for work. Ask for Andrew DePatto, the Saugus Election Coordinator. He can be reached at 781231-4102. Another bonus for participating students: “Great to have on your College Applications/ Resumes.” Multiple “Shout-outs” this week There’s always room in this column for another “shoutout.” And we had multiple ones this week: From Jeanie Bartolo: “This ‘Shout Out’ is for Lt. Tommy Coogan who is retiring from the Saugus Police Department. Tommy will be missed by all of us, such a great Police Offi cer. Enjoy your retirement Tommy, you deserve it!!” Lt. Coogan officially completes his career — which spans 35 years and one month — this Tuesday, July 5. From Shawn Murray: “Shout Out to Nick Graffeo known to many as the host of the Graf Report at Saugus T V. Nick does countless volunteer hours doing high school sports commentary. I speak for many past and present student athletes who adore Nick and love the work he does for Saugus high school sports. Keep up the great work Nick — Saugus T V is so lucky to have you.” From Al and Joyce Rodenhiser:“We would like to ‘Shout Out’ to Mark Vogler for continuous, faithful reporting. In these days when Democracy is on the line it is great to know that we can rely on his reporting to let us know what is going on in Saugus. We appreciate his integrity, devotion to Saugus, and dependability. We have been at many meetings and have found Mark’s reporting to be very reliable. Thank you, Mark!” Want to “Shout-Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out — in a brief mention — remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout-Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Former Saugus fi refi ghters making their mark The Saugus Firefi ghters Local 1003 Facebook page recently off ered a classy good luck to a pair of Saugus fi refi ghters who have moved on to new jobs in the fi re service within the past six months: “We’d like to take a moment to congratulate two former Saugus Firefi ghters. “Firefi ghter Martin Hyppolite left the SFD after 5 years of service late last year and completed his academy with the Massport Fire Dept in March. “Firefi ghter James Donovan left the SFD earlier this year after 7 years of service and today graduated from the Boston Fire academy. “Congratulations, Gentlemen best of luck and stay safe.” Food pantry seeks volunteers Here’s a message from Pastor Joe Hoyle of the Cliftondale Congregational Church about a collaborative community commitment to help needy Saugus residents: “The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is a partnership between the churches in Saugus to ensure that no one in our community faces food insecurity. “With faithful donations and volunteers, we have been able to give out thousands of meals to our neighbors in need throughout the years. The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9:30am-11am, distributing pre-packaged groceries (including meat and produce) at 50 Essex St. “We are always in need of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Pastor Joe Hoyle, Executive Director at offi ce@clindalecc.org or 781-233-2663.” Compost site now open The community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town of Saugus accepts checks only for payment of the $25.00. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. We ask all residents to please wear a mask and maintain and respect social distancing from others while visiting the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781231-4036 with questions or for more information. Concerts for vets Rockin’ 4 Vets presents “Homegrown Rock Concerts” and “Throw Back Thursdays” for New England Vets this summer at the Kowloon Restaurant’s outdoor venue on Route 1 North in Saugus. For tickets and prices, go to GimmeLive.com. Home Grown Rock Lineup — doors open at 3 p.m. — Concert at 4 p.m.: July: July 10–Fat City; July 17–Victor Wainwright and the Train; July 24–Johnny A; July 31–Anthony Gomes. August: August 7–Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters; August 14–Rockin the House! Deric Dyer; August 21–James Montgomery–Christine Ohlman; August 28–Veronica Lewis. Tribute Bands — doors open at 6 p.m. — Concert at 7 p.m.: July: July 7–Go Your Own Way–Fleetwood Mac; July 14– Cold Spring Harbor–Billy Joel; July 21–Shot of Poison–Poison; July 28–Aerosmith. August: August 4–Chicago; : August 11–What A Fool Believes–Doobie Brothers; August 18–Another Tequila Sunrise–Eagles; August 25–Panorama–The Cars. September: September 1– Being Petty–Tom Petty; September 8–Studio Two–The Beatles; September 15–Completely Unleashed–Van Halen. If you would like to attend a show, please call Lauren at 617-247-4112. Band photos are available upon request. Buy a brick to honor a Saugus veteran The Saugus War Monument Committee once again is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or for someone just from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) and $200 for 8” X 8” brick (fi ve lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. SHS Class of ’62 plans 60th reunion Leaders of the Saugus High School Class of 1962 would like you to “SAVE THE DATE.” Their 60th Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Prince Pizzeria in Saugus. They are reaching out to contact fellow classmates as well as other alumni who would like to join them. The well-known 50’s and 60’s music group of Howie Conley will be there for musical enjoyment. Those of you who have heard them know what a performance they put on. There will be pizza and salad combinations plus soft drinks. The price includes all you can eat, tax and gratuities — plus Howie Conley’s group — and is $29 per person. There is a bar available for wine, beer and mixed drinks. There is no need to purchase tickets at this time. Please let one of the following people know of your interest either by a phone call or a text message so that you can be easily reached when the time draws near. No commitment is necessary. They are just exploring the number of interested classmates. • Donna “Cann” Olivera — 781-987-4308 • Jonni “Giantonio” Matrona — 781-439-4200 • Janice “Cristiano” Pomeroy — 617-512-2097 • Larry Seavers — 704-9062606 Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover fi ction for the ongoing book sale in the Community Room. They would also appreciate donations of gently used children’s books. Please limit donations at this time to only fi ction and children’s books; they do not have storage space for other genres or media. Please...clean and newer books only. No tattered pages, bad odors, stains or dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. Want to be a Knight? The Knights of Columbus is looking for new members to join. If you are interested in becoming a member of this local organization, please call 781233-9858. Veterans invited to July 4 parade in Wakefi eld The Town of Wakefi eld will be celebrating the 100th anniversary year of its 4th of July parade and activities. This will be their 74th physical parade. Parade organizers are inviting all veterans to participate in this historic event. There will be an air-conditioned trolley they can ride on along the parade route. There is also the option to walk the route, though it can still be pretty hot sometimes at 5 p.m. (when the parade starts) in July! There are usually between 60,000 and 80,000 people watching the parade each year. There will be a viewing stand near the end of the parade route with a limited number of seats available to veteran spouses and family, to watch them. Anyone interested should contact Maureen Buckley, Veterans Coordinator, Wakefi eld Independence Day Parade Committee, at maureen.buckley@julyparade.org or by calling 781-572-2068. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six years since I began work at THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22

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