THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2021 Page 11 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 10 was her buddy! 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 We have a winner! Congratulations to Susan McBride for getting her name drawn from the green Boston Red Sox hat as the winner 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 Saugus High Graduate 2009 Joe Vecchione! “Joe earned his Master’s degree in Architecture. “And he is serving the final year of his first twoyear term as a Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member “Joe also is the Chair of the Town’s Cliftondale Revitalization Committee. Recently June 28, Joe was seen at the Saugus Town Meeting MEG Center with a Power Point presentation of his research, and shared ideas from residents of how and what would Saugus residents like to see in a revitalized Cliftondale Square. “And as if he doesn’t have enough to do in public service to his hometown, Joe was recently appointed to the Saugus Planning Board. “Joe is a lifelong resident of Saugus, and is a homeowner in Cliftondale with his wife Katie.Joe is a Team player and very invested in all he serves and Volunteers with. Thankyou Joe Vecchione, keep on shining your light! “Yours truly, “The Sketch Artist” A food drive for pets continues If you are an animal lover and/or have a soft spot in your heart for needy dogs and cats, you might want to contribute to the Pet Food Donation Drive. Marcia Benson wants to remind Saugus residents about the food drive that the Good Hope Food Pantry is hosting now through July 31. Good Hope is located at 47 Grove St. in Lynnfield and is part of the Calvary Christian Church. The pantry is held on Thursday mornings and hundreds of vehicles show up from Saugus and area communities. Saugus residents who would like to donate some food for our fury, four-legged friends can do so by visiting drop-off spots at Saugus Town Hall, Carpenito Real Estate and the Saugus Public Library. Marcia writes that the organizers are seeking wet and dry dog and cat food, treats and litter – and are especially in need of cat food and litter. For more details, check out https://create.piktochart.com/output/55052935-pet-food-drive. Or you can email Marcia at Marciabenson5@icloud. com. A community garden update If you are young or old, and feel like doing some real earthy community service, why not join the growing team that’s been assisting in the creation of the Community Garden that’s going to help feed the hungry and needy people of Saugus? Here’s this week’s message from Rev. John: “Dear kind people, “Thanks to those of you who were able to join us for the planting of the peppers and eggplant. “We invite any who are able to join us to help on Friday or Saturday anytime between 9 and 11. Denise and I will be leaving this Monday for 2 weeks and we are looking for someone to water each Monday or Wednesday while we are gone. This task consists of • Turning on the garden sprinkler • Read a book on our back porch for 45 minutes • Turning the sprinkler off “If any among you are able to assist, please let me know. “Peace, “John+” Contact The Rev. John Beach of St. John’s Episcopal Church to get the latest update on how the garden is doing and what you can do to help. Anyone who wants to help out Rev. John on this noble project can call him at 774-961-9881 or send him an email at revjbeach@gmail.com. We will keep you posted as the garden continues to grow. Remember folks, this is your garden. Be a part of it. A chance to see “The Wall That Heals” There’s still time this weekend for Saugus veterans to go see “The Wall That Heals,” a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Washington, D.C. It arrived in Nahant yesterday and will be available for viewing today through Sunday. American Legion Post 215 and the Town of Nahant will host the exhibit at the Lowlands Athletic Field on Nahant Road. When fully assembled the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., stretches 375 feet and stands 7 1/2 feet at its tallest. It consists of the replica, mobile Education Center and information tent and will be open 24 hours a day, free to the public – today (Friday, July 16) and tomorrow before concluding at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Welcome Home Ceremony will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 5:30 p.m. “The Nahant American Legion is honored to have been chosen as one of only two New England locations to host The Wall That Heals this summer,” said Post 215 Commander Bob Fields. The traveling exhibit honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of over 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. “Like many events and activities in our nation, the 2020 The Wall That Heals season was dramatically changed by the pandemic. We are excited to find these communities ready to work carefully to give a safe opportunity for thousands to experience the healing and educational aspects of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 2021,” said Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) President and CEO Jim Knotts. “We look forward to providing these communities with the opportunity to honor and remember all those who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War and educate visitors on the continuing impact of the Vietnam War on America.” Most Vietnam veterans never received a ‘welcome home.’ It is hoped that this will be a healing experience for local Vietnam veterans and their families. It is an opportunity to honor those who have served or are serving in our nation’s military while educating a new generation about how the conflict in Vietnam impacted our community. The Wall That Heals is provided by VVMF, the nonprofit organization that founded the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. For more information on this upcoming event, contact candacecahill@gmail.com or visit http://www. alpost215.org/ About the veterans’ bricks Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Corinne Riley, who is involved with a lot of veterans events and programs in town, passes this note along: “The Saugus Veterans Council would like to inform those who ordered bricks prior to May 2021, which were displayed at the Memorial Day Ceremony, that those bricks will be installed at Veterans Park mid August and will be dedicated on Veterans Day.” Summer Reading Program at the library This came from Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services at the Saugus Public Library: “The Saugus Public Library is reopening just in time for its annual summer reading program. Although the school year is ending, it doesn’t mean that the opportunity to learn and grow has. This summer kids of all ages will explore the animal kingdom as the Saugus Public Library presents its ‘Tails and Tales’ summer reading program. Activities will include Take & Make crafts, virtual STEM programming, storytimes, outdoor performers and more. “The Saugus Public School District recommends that students read at least 20 minutes a day this summer. The library is here to help families create a summer reading routine that is fun for kids and their families. The 2021 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult. “We reward our readers! We’ve once again partnered with local businesses to reward summer reading. We’d like to thank those businesses who generously donated prizes and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library who purchased others. We’re also participating in Read to Bead – kids collect reading Brag Tags and colorful beads as they go. “Families are encouraged to register for the animal themed ‘Tails and Tales’ Summer Reading Program using the Beanstack app. It’s easy – just download the Beanstack app, register under the Saugus Public Library, and you’re on your way. It’s like a Fitbit for reading! For more information, or to register in person, stop by the library or visit our website (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/children/ summer-reading-program/). “It’s been a challenging school year. It’s important to keep reading to retain skills – and an opportunity to catch up with peers. Research shows that children who do not read during the summer fall behind. The effect is cumulative – over many summers these students fall significantly behind their peers. “Most importantly perhaps, it’s an opportunity to build a reading routine: turn off the media, sit with a child, and enjoy some beautiful story books. Try reading a longer book to them, and let them read to you. With Beanstack kids can take a safari around the world to learn about animals on different continents, listen to animal stories from around the world and do research on their favorites. “Need some help finding registering for summer reading, or finding a ‘just-right book’ for your child? Stop by the library and see us! All programs are free of charge.” CHaRM Center Recycling Drop-Off site open for season The community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) site is open. This site will remain 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. At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and glass containers. No shredded paper is accepted for on-site recycling. Additional acceptable items include TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); books; and textiles, such as clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts and shoes. Plastic bags are not permitted; residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags and to remove the bags from the site. Also, rigid plastics are not being accepted for recycling at this time. THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 14
12 Publizr Home