Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 19, 2019 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. “A shout-out/shout at” Debra Dion Faust emailed us this week to say she wanted to recognize people for both credit as well as criticism. “Here’s a shout out to the town staffers and volunteers who meet at the Senior Center on the third Wednesday of each month to collect, deliver and bag up groceries for distribution to veterans and sometimes their widows; to the town organizations that donate reusable grocery bags for use in that process, and to the recipients themselves for realizing that reusable bags can be returned to be refilled for another month, thus helping to help themselves. I’m proud to be a part of it,” she said. “And here’s a shout at to the self-serving, non-altruistic person who stole an entire case of 100 donated reusable grocery bags stored at the Senior Center, which were intended to facilitate the process . That carries “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem” to a ridiculously absurd extreme. Shame on you! Thankful for the media Fae Saulenas said she wanted to recognize “The outstanding, dedicated members of our local free press, Mike Gaffney, Bridget Turcotte and Mark Vogler. “We need them now more than ever,” she wrote. 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. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with the mention in the subject line, “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph. Anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or photo. Interested in serving your town? The Saugus Town Manager is accepting resumes/applications from Saugus residents for several volunteer positions on the following Boards or Commissions: Board of Health They are responsible for protecting and serving the citizens in health areas, such as: food sanitation, restaurants, markets, compliance with the state sanitary and other health codes as well as emergency preparedness. Medical degree or physicians preferred. Commission on Disabilities The responsibilities of these positions are to answer questions and provide referral guidance regarding disability related issues in accordance with the Mass. General Laws. Historical Commission The Commission’s responsibility is to preserve and register all historical sites in the Town of Saugus. Youth and Recreation The Commission was established for the purpose of carrying out programs including but not limited to, those designed to meet the opportunities, challenges and problems of the youth of the Town. If you are interested in volunteering and are a resident of the Town of Saugus please send in a letter of interest and resume by Friday, August 9, to: Saugus Town Manager, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 You may also email your letter of interest and/or resume to Christine Moreschi atcmoreschi@saugus-ma.gov. Memories of Apollo Moon Landing So, where were you on April 20, 1969 if you were alive back then? Do you remember Neil Armstrong leaving his footprint on the moon and watching it on television? I was among more than 34,000 Boy Scouts attending the National Jamboree at Farragut State Park in Idaho, from July 16 to 22. As I recall, we were supposed to watch the lunar landing on a giant cube-shaped screen. But, due to some technological problems with the giant, the scouts didn’t get to see the event live, as was planned. Some of the scouts got to see a delayed showing of the event later, but it wasn’t the same thing as watching it live. But, I do remember learning later that Armstrung, himself an Eagle Scout, sent the scouts greetings from outer space during his trip to the moon. At the time, I was an Eagle Scout and member of Swansea Troop 62. A Blood Drive at Breakheart The Friends of Breakheart are making preparations for their Annual Blood Drive. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at 177 Forest Street in Saugus on Thursday, August 8, from Noon to 5 p.m. Please join the FUN in supporting the FRIENDS of BREAKHEART. There will be Free T-shirts to donors and a free donor raffle! Remember: one pint of blood saves up to three lives. Please call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Nomination Papers ready Monday Town residents who are considering a run at public office in the town elections, nomination papers will be available at the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall this coming Monday (July 22) Word has it that there could be a few openings up for grabs on both the School Committee and the Board of Selectmen. Several of the incumbents on these two local elected bodies may not be running for reelection in the November town elections, according to several reports. Saugus over coffee, anyone? Back during several stints covering local political campaign in the City of Lawrence, I would organize neighborhood groups into several coffee klatches, where the residents would talk about major issues in their respective parts of the city. These were very popular sessions, as they would empower city voters to discuss issues on their mind and their wish lists of projects they liked to see discussed on the campaign trail. These were so successful the citizens essentially set voter agendas for City Council, School Committee and sometimes mayoral races. Do you as a Saugus residents have issues that you would like to see public officials tackle in your neighborhood in town? Would you feel comfortable sitting down with reporter over coffee focusing on what you would like to see done town wide or in a specific neighborhood? Get some of your friends together and let’s have some coffee as you articulate what you think should be an issue tackled by town or school officials. “Silent Night”Hike rescheduled This just in from Stacy Kilb of the state Department of Conservation and Recreation at Breakheart Reservation The “Silent Night” Hike that was cancelled this week has been rescheduled to next Wednesday (July 24), from 8:30 p.m. to10 p.m.. If interested, plan on meeting at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center at Breakheart, 177 Forest St. Saugus. “Experience Breakheart in a whole new light—or lack of light! Reclaim the sanctity of the evening by hiking along Pine Tops Road in reverent silence,” Kilb said. “We will stop at the beach to discuss what we have experienced with all our senses, then take in the view over Silver Lake. Registration required; emailstacy.kilb@mass. gov Flashlights and headlamps are not permitted, but red lamps are OK as they do not inhibit your night vision. This is a 2.5-mile, easy, but medium-paced hike mostly along paved paths. Best for adults and children 8 and up.” A Call For Rumney Art If you want to learn a little more about the Rumney Marsh and be creative, check this one out. Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is pleased to announce a call for art for its second annual Rumney Marsh art exhibition, to be held at the Marleah Elizabeth Graves (MEG) Center at 54-58 Essex Street, Saugus, MA on September 20th and September 21st. Entitled Rumney Marsh Through the Seasons, the exhibit will feature art in any medium inspired by the beauty and fragility of the Rumney Marsh Area of Critical Environmental Concern. DATES: ACEC: Rumney Marsh Will run from September 20th through September 21st, with gallery hours from 6:30 – 8:30 each evening. The opening reception on Sept. 20th will include a presentation on the plants of Rumney Marsh by Laura D. Eisener and voting for award winners by attendees. The closing reception on Sept. 21st will include the announcement of winners and presentation of prizes and, at 8:30, the pickup of all artwork. Prizes will include gift cards awarded by SAVE to first and second place winners in both the adult and high school divisions, as well as art materials awards provided by our local Artist & Craftsman Supply awarded to third place winners in both divisions. SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS: Rumney Marsh MUST be the focus of the art. Each artist must be at least of high school age and may show only one piece of art. Any three dimensional works must be selfsupporting and no larger than 1.5’ x 1.5’ x 1.5’. Works on stretched canvas will be accepted with eye hooks and wire and need not be framed but must be no larger than 30” x 30”. All other works must be framed and ready to hang (with eye hooks and wire) and no larger than 30” x 30” framed. There are no entry fees AND you do not need to be a resident of Saugus. Art drop off will be on Thursday September 19th from 5:30-8:30. Pickup Will be on Saturday, September 21st at 8:30 pm, at the end of the reception.At the time of drop off, each participating artist must fill out an information form (with artist name, price, title of the piece, medium and contact information). artists must sign a release form acknowledging that while every effort will be made to protect artworks there will be no insurance coverage in event of damage or theft and that neither SAVE nor MEG will be SOUNDS| SEE PAGE 15 In addition
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