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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 12, 2022 Page 13 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 Piccardi for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Michael was one of several readers answering correctly, but he was the only one to have his name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is our Saugus Vietnam Veteran war Hero Dennis J. Moschella! “Thank you for your service! “Dennis has put so much effort into making sure our Country never forgets our Veterans. Dennis has done outreaches to Communities to bring awareness to our Veterans aftermath of wars. Some who may be silently struggling, he reaches out to with V. A.V to offer hope. “He has appeared in many papers, The Saugus Advocate, The Boston Herald to name a few; Bringing awareness to Veteran causes & needs “In The Saugus Advocate; Editor Mark E. Vogler’s column ‘The Advocate Asks,’ he interviewed Dennis in depth in the July 7, 2017 edition. Dennis talks about his experience in Vietnam and life after Vietnam. In this article, he talks with resilience, fortitude and strength and a greatness for starting up V.A.V. Organization to help other Veterans. “Dennis is a retired Revere Police Officer and served with the U. S. Marshal Services. Dennis and his V.A.V. has put together the ‘WELCOME HOME VETERANS’ concerts and has assisted in helping Veterans keeping their homes, buying wheelchairs, whatever is needed. “They help ‘however they can’ 1-781-316-4486. Dennis Co-founder / President of Veterans Assisting Veterans (V.A.V.). “I am sure these words have been written somewhere before but it’s worth repeating: ‘It is because of the sacrifice of our brave men and women of yesterday that we are free today; lets never forget their sacrifice.’ great quote of unknown source. “Although Dennis was featured in Saugus Advocate throughout the years, the more recent article is July 22, 2022 page 3, 5 in The Saugus Advocate article by Mark E. Vogler ‘Concerts for Causes’ in this article both Dennis J. Moschella and Steve Castinetti of Saugus Veterans Council team up for Kowloon’s Concerts Fundraisers benefiting Veterans. “The article mentions that If you can’t go to these concerts and still want to buy a ticket to support Veterans who can’t afford to go, they will give your ticket to a seemingly forgotten soldier at the Soldier’s Home so they are able to go. This article states, ‘last year they took 30 people and including some staff.’ “If anyone is interested in buying a ticket, you can call 1-781-316-4486. Dennis continues doing many great things in small behind the scenes ways to improve quality of life for Veterans. “The motto for V.A.V is ‘All in and All out’ All the money they raise goes out, there is no overhead. *Dennis and his wife pay for their own tickets at the fundraiser events. “We thank you greatly for ALL you do and for having the compassion and empathy for fellow Veterans to start up V.A.V. “Wishing much success and prosperity with V.A.V. “Thank you! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” A “Happy birthday” shout-out Jeannie Meredith made a special nomination this week to a Saugonian with whom she shares a birthday – Aug. 18. “I would like to give a Shout Out to Jeanie Bartolo on her birthday! Happy birthday fellow Leo!” Jeanie Bartolo is the originator of the “Shout-Out” feature of “The Sounds of Saugus” column. And she has been a frequent “Shout-Out” contributor, spreading good will throughout town. 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. Summer Concert Series continues Wednesday The National Parks Service and Saugus Public Library are cosponsoring a free Summer Concert Series that continues next Wednesday (Aug. 17) at 6 p.m. at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site located at 244 Central St. in Saugus. Here is the rest of the Summer Concert Series at a glance: · August 17 – Decades of Rock Band: classic rock of the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s · August 24 – Marina & Bernardo: acoustic folk Each concert will be held outdoors, weather permitting (see SaugusPublicLibrary. org for updates/cancellations). Bring your own chair or blanket. Picnics welcome! “Zoom” Book Study The Rev. John Beach of St. John’s Episcopal Church wants to get the word out to Saugonians who might be interested in participating in a new book study via Zoom videoconferencing. The book is “The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic” by Jillian Peterson, PhD and James Densley, PhD. It’s the Winner of the 2022 Minnesota Book Award. According to the website The Violence Project, “Using data from the writers’ groundbreaking research on mass shooters, including first-person accounts from the perpetrators themselves, The Violence Project charts new pathways to prevention and innovative ways to stop the social contagion of violence. “Frustrated by reactionary policy conversations that never seemed to convert into meaningful action, special investigator and psychologist Jill Peterson and sociologist James Densley built The Violence Project, the first comprehensive database of mass shooters. Their goal was to establish the root causes of mass shootings and figure out how to stop them…” According to Sandy Hook Promise Co-Founder/Managing Director Nicole Hockley, “If you ever wondered how can we stop mass shootings, this is the book for you. By mixing compelling first-person interviews with mass shooters and significant data analysis, The Violence Project illustrates the tangible ways we can intervene and prevent a tragedy from occurring. No one is helpless—read this book and help stop violence before it starts.” Rev. Beach says the book study group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 East Coast Time, from Sept. 7 through Oct. 5. For more information, contact The Rev. John Beach at revjbeach@ gmail.com What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. 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 between now and Tuesday at noon identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper 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’ in the Food Court at the Saugus Square One Mall. 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”) for interesting projects and programs to participate in this summer, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. “Be Cool! Learn to Sew! Here’s a great idea offered by Joyce Rodenhiser: “Would you like to save and have fun? JUST SEW! Come to the Saugus Public Library and learn to sew on the second Monday of the month at 6 P.M.The class is tailored to the needs of the students!We teach basic sewing skills that you can use now!It’s air conditioned and we can do a lot in an hour. Join the JUST SEW class, it’s Free.” Library offers free “Zoom” program on college search Parents and High School students can feel like they are overwhelmed when it’s time to explore their options for college. But the Saugus Public Library will be offering a special hour-long program titled “Navigating the College Search” via Zoom videoconferencing from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 22. It’s free, but registration is required. “Navigating the college search is stressful especially if it is your first time doing it,” says a press release issued by the library. “With college counselor and tutor Dr. Karen Droisen’s expert help, parents and high school students can master the art of applying for college. By the end of Dr. Droisen’s presentation, the steps from making a list of college choices, writing the personal essay to at last hitting the submit button will feel manageable and even exciting.” Dr. Droisen graduated from Columbia University with a deTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14

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