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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 15, 2025 Page 19 BATTLEGROUND | FROM PAGE 18 ly beef and hardtack in the trenches and gladly gave up his life that the dance might be held. Mr. Parker asked the committee if they would be willing to pay all expenses incurred by a postponement, and Mr. Sprague replied that they would. However, Parker still felt that the plans could not be changed, and when he stated so, someone in the group threatened him by saying that he would be the loser. With that, Mr. Parker asked the committee members to leave his residence, and they did. Despite the protests of hundreds of citizens, members of the Saugus Post 210 and residents of many other Saugus organizations attend- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES23P1103EA Estate of: LAWRENCE DOYLE Also know as: LAWRENCE T. DOYLE Date of Death: 11/27/2020 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Robert L. Doyle of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Robert L. Doyle of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 08/25/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 18, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE August 15, 2025 ed the annual masquerade ball of the Club, and it was conducted with the usual revelry of former years, while the body of Winslow Hodgdon lay in an undertaker’s morgue, distinctly contrary to plans hitherto made. According to a statement found in The Lynn Telegram: “The dance went forward because so much money was spent by the committee and they could not see fi t to cancel the date so that the body of the Saugus hero could lie in state in the Hall. All during the evening of the dance, crowds of ex-servicemen picketed the streets. The Post took no part of the picketing, according to its members, but their infl uence was duly noted. The crowd of picketers was orderly, parading up and down in front of the scene of festivities and its solemn silence displayed the deep sincerity of the protest.” Some of the protesters carried banners deploring the attitude of the Club members. “Enjoy yourselves, Canoe Club people while a hero lies in the morgue, and if you dance tonight, you slight him,” was printed on the banners. Some dancers changed their minds and joined in with the protesters. Many of those who attended the dance wore their masks when they entered the dance hall/Town Hall, hoping that their costumes would keep them from being recognized by their friends, family and neighbors. Sunday, the day after the dance, a final tribute was paid to Private Hodgdon at a military funeral held at Saugus Town Hall, which had been swept clean of any party remnants. The body of the deceased hero lay in state from 8 a.m. to one half-hour before the service. The pallbearers, all of whom were World War I veterans, were Leo Parley, Harold Smiledge, James H. Rodgers, Alex Jackson, Edward H. Davis, Raymond P. Chesley, Charles Chesley, Welcome W. McCullough, Wilton McKenney, George Parrott Jr. and Edwin Jaquith. Private Hodgdon was buried in Riverside Cemetery surrounded by dozens of mourners. Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Where to Find Senior Discounts in 2025 Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are in our 50’s and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts, and what age do they kick in? Frugal Fay Dear Fay, One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available. There are literally thousands of senior discounts on a wide variety of products and services including restaurants, travel and lodging, entertainment, retail, health, grocery stores, automotive services and much more. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars each year. So, if you don’t mind admitting your age, here are some tips and tools to help you locate the discounts you may be eligible for. Always Ask The first thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts, so don’t be shy about asking. You also need to know that while some discounts are available as soon as you turn 50, many others may not kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65. Search Online Because senior discounts frequently change and can vary depending on where you live and the time of year, the internet is the easiest way to locate them. A good place to start is at TheSeniorList.com (click on the “Money” tab), which provides a large list of discounts in restaurants, grocery stores, retail stores, and for prescription medications, travel and more. You can also search for discounts by provider. Go to any standard search engine like Google or Bing and type in the business or organization you’re curious about, followed by “senior discount” or “senior discount tickets.” Or use an AI tool like Chat GPT or Gemini to do a search. If you use an iPhone, you can even use the “Senior Discounts & Coupons” app (available in the App Store), which categorizes discounts by age and type. Join a Club Another good avenue to senior discounts is through membership organizations like AARP, which offers its members age 50 and older a wide variety of discounts through affi liate businesses – see AARP.org/ViewMyBenefi ts. If, however, you don’t like or agree with AARP, or don’t want to pay the $15 membership fee, there are other organizations you can join that also provide discounts like the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC.us), the American Automobile Association (AAA.com), or for retired federal workers, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE.org). Types of Discounts Here’s an abbreviated rundown of some of the diff erent types of discounts you can expect to fi nd. Restaurants: Senior discounts are common at restaurants and fast-food establishments – like Chili’s, Denny’s, Golden Corral, Outback Steakhouse, McDonald’s and Sonic – ranging from free/discounted drinks to discounts off your total order. Retailers: Many thrift stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army, and certain retailers like Joann, Kohl’s, Michaels, Ross, PetSmart and Walgreens stores off er a break to seniors on certain days of the week. Supermarkets: Many locally owned grocery stores off er senior discount programs, as do some chains like BI-LO, Piggly-Wiggly, Fry’s, New Seasons, Fred Meyer and Hy-Vee, which off er discounts on certain days of the week. Travel: American, Delta and United Airlines provide discounted senior fares for select destinations in the U.S. to passengers 65 plus, while British Airlines off ers AARP members $65 off economy seats. Amtrak provides a 10 percent discount to travelers over 65. Most car rental companies give discounts to 50-plus customers or AARP members. Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Carnival cruise lines off er senior rates to cruisers 55 and over. And, most hotels offer senior discounts, usually ranging from 10 to 30 percent. Entertainment: Most movie theaters, museums, golf courses, ski slopes and other public entertainment venues provide reduced admission to seniors over 60 or 65. And the National Park Service offers a lifetime senior pass for those 62 and older for $80. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior ior

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