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SAUGUS Have a Safe & Happy Labor Day Weekend! OCD ODV C TECATAAT Vol. 25, No. 35 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 2, 2022 ROLLING TO DC TO HONOR FALLEN HEROES State Primary Election With a lack of contested races, few Saugus residents have turned out for the fi rst fi ve days of in-person early voting By Mark E. Vogler T here are just two reasons for Saugus residents to vote Republican in next Tuesday’s (Sept. 6) state primary election. Their only votes that matter would be to select the gubernatorial and lieutenant governor candidates in the Nov. 8 general election. The other 10 races on the ballot are uncontested. Five of them lack a Republican candidate – including in the Essex County races for District Attorney and Sheriff . The choices for voters selecting from the Democratic Party ballot are limited, too. Only six of the 12 offi ces are contested. And Attorney General Maura Healey doesn’t face opposition from Democratic challengers for governor after State Senator Sonia Rosa Chang-Díaz dropped out A TRIP TO HELP THE HEALING: Pictured from left to right are Joe Johnson, a Vietnam Era veteran who served in the U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine veteran Michael Arsenault, who received a Purple Heart during combat in Vietnam. They are among the 11 Saugus residents who will be visiting the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. See inside for more photos and story. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler). ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....PERFECTLY located 7+ room Ranch featuring fireplace living room with wall air conditioning open to dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood flooring, finished lower level offers family room with kitchenette and possible fourth bedroom, deck, NEW gas heating system (2021), updated hot water heater, updated roof (2008), one car garage under with walk-in closet for extra storage, nice yard with storage shed, located on cul-de-sac in sought-after Iron Works neighborhood. Wonderful one-floor living! Offered at $ 599,900. 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.599 Mid Unleaded $4.259 Super $4.639 Diesel Fuel $4.849 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 DYED ULS $4.509 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours: Mon. - Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM of the race in June. There aren’t any contested local races in Tuesday’s State Primary. All three members of the Saugus legislative delegation face no opposition in the fall election. State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) faces no opposition from his party or the Democrats in his bid for a seventh two-year term representing voters of the Ninth Essex House District. No Republican or fellow Democrat is challenging incumbent state Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) for her Sixteenth Suff olk District seat. State Senator Brendan P. Crighton (D-Lynn) will be reelected without opposition Meanwhile, next week’s Democratic Primary will determine the outcome of two top level Essex County electPRIMARY ELECTION | SEE PAGE 2 Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 ed positions. · Incumbent Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger faces opposition from Democratic challenger Virginia Leigh, a Lynn social worker. Coppinger is expected to be a huge winner. He seeks his second six-year term. A victory over Leigh gets him reelected. · The race to fill Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett’s seat won’t include a Republican. Voters will decide Tuesday between Democratic candidates James P. O’Shea and Paul F. Tucker on filling the top prosecutor’s job Blodgett has held for 20 years. The town completed its fifth day of In-Person Early Voting yesterday (Thursday, Sept. 1) at the Saugus Public Library. A final session is planned for today (Friday, Sept. 2) from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. But it’s clear that the increased opportunities to vote won’t have much of an impact on this election, based on the early results. “The In-person EV has been slow but steady,” Town Clerk Ellen Schena said. “Around 137 voters in five days. A lot more Mail In voting then In-person by far,” she said. Based on recent reports, there are 20,637 registered voters in Saugus, according to the Town Clerk’s Office. That includes 13,152 unenrolled voters, 5,133 Democrats and 2,077 Republicans. Here’s a look at the contested races. Republican Ballot Governor – Geoff Diehl, 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com a former state representative from Whitman who has received the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, faces Chris Doughty, a Wrentham businessman who has never run for political office. Lieutenant Governor – this race features a battle between two former state representatives: Leah V. Allen of Danvers and Kate Campanale of Spencer. Democratic Ballot Lieutenant Governor – it’s a three-way race. Salem Mayor Kimberly Driscoll faces State Representative Tami Gouveia of Acton and State Senator Eric P. Lesser of Longmeadow. Attorney General – Andrea Joy Campbell of Boston facWhere To Vote – Precinct -and Polling Locations 1 Saugus Middle High School Complex – 1 Pearce Memorial Drive 2 Veterans Early Learning Center – 39 Hurd Avenue LITTLE IMPACT: The first five days of In-Person Early Voting haven’t done much to increase voter turnout in this year’s state primary election. Residents have voted at the Saugus Public Library. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) es Shannon Erika Liss-Riordan of Brookline. Quentin Palfrey of Weston has suspended his campaign. Secretary of State – longtime incumbent William Francis Galvin faces competition from Tanisha M. Sullivan of Boston. Auditor: Christopher S. Dempsey of Brookline faces State Senator Diana DiZoglio of Methuen. 3 Saugus Senior Center – 466 Central Street 4 Belmonte STEAM Academy – 25 Dow Street 5 Saugus Senior Center – 466 Central Street 6 Veterans Early Learning Center – 39 Hurd Avenue 7 Knight of Columbus – 57 Appleton Street 8 Belmonte STEAM Academy – 25 Dow Street 9 Saugus Middle/High School – 1 Pearce Memorial Drive 10 Italian American Club – 1 Beachview Avenue (Editor’s Note: This information was provided by the Saugus Town Clerk’s Office)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Page 3 Rolling to Washington Vietnam Era Veterans ready to leave on Sept. 11 for fi ve-day bus trip to Nation’s capital to see and feel “The Wall” By Mark E. Vogler U .S. Marine veteran Michael Arsenault knows it will be a moving experience when he returns to Washington, D.C., later this month to view the Vietnam Veterans Memorial again. “When you see the names of men you were with when they died, it gets emotional,” the 74-year-old Saugus resident said in an interview this week as he sat at a table at Saugus VFW Post 2346. “I’ve been there before; it has a personal impact and it’s something worth revisiting. I was with the third Battalion, third Marines. We lost over 100 guys – seven of them who I knew. I have the tracings of seven names on the wall, and I got to lay a wreath on the wall the last time I was down there,” he said. Arsenault, a Vietnam veteran E-4 corporal, was among a group of 40 Vietnam Era Veterans from Saugus, Wakefield and Melrose who enjoyed a “Roll to Washington 2022” orientation breakfast at the VFW Post on Tuesday (Aug. 30). They will board a bus early on Sept. 11 and depart on a five-day, fournight coach bus trip to the nation’s capital to see and feel “The Wall.” The trip will also include wreath-laying ceremonies at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery and visits at various memorial sites as well as other stops in the D.C. area. All attendees will be staying at Embassy Suites in Vienna, Va. Joining Arsenault at the Tuesday morning breakfast was Joe Johnson, 72, of Saugus, a Vietnam Era veteran who served as a Specialist 4 with the U.S. Army. “I was in Washington years ago, but that was before they built ‘The Wall.’ So, I’m looking forward to going down to see it,” Johnson said in an interview. “Just being with guys from the same era is going to be part of the healing process for me. These are guys who served their country during crazy times – during a period when the veterans were not treated well,” Johnson said. “I’m thankful to all of the sponsors who made this trip possible. I’m looking to learn a lot and bring back what I learn from this trip.” Arsenault and Johnson are longtime Saugus residents and friends who grew up in Chelsea, a community that suffered significant tragedy during the Vietnam War. “We had 10 people who died during the Vietnam War,” Arsenault said. A trip to promote self-healing and recognition This will be the third “Roll to Washington” trip for Joseph “Dennis” Gould, a Vietnam Era veteran who helped organize the previous two trips and this one. “We raised $64,000 out of the goal of $70,000 we had set for ourselves. And if we need the full $70,000, we already have an offer from one of our donors to fill the need,” said Gould, who is serving as chair of this year’s “roll” committee and will be part of the group that’s bound for Washington. “This is all about thanking the Vietnam Era veterans for their service and welcoming them home,” Gould said. “I hope this trip promotes self-healing and gives the ROLLING | SEE PAGE 7 11 Vietnam Era Veterans from Saugus will be honored guests on an expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., this month. They were treated to a kickoff breakfast at Saugus VFW Post #2346 on Tuesday. Pictured from left to right: First row: Dan Roden, Joseph “Dennis” Gould, William Boomhower, Joe Dion and Michael Arsenault; second row: Jay Pinette (retired Saugus Veteran Services Offi cer), WIN Waste Innovations Senior Marketing Strategist Michelle Nadeau, WIN Waste Innovations Community Relations Specialist Jack Walsh, John Sullivan, John Cannon, Lester Markovitz, Bruce Mauch, Don Jacobs, Jim Marshall and Joe Johnson. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) This weekend and throughout the year, we celebrate all those who work to make our community better. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WIN-WASTE.COM

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Remembering Tony Barrie – the renowned bandleader – who made music until he turned 100 Editor’s Note: In July of last year, we sat down with Tony Barrie – the legendary leader of the Tony Barrie Marching Band – which had performed in numerous parades throughout Greater Boston since 1949 and was considered the longest runGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan 1972 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - Long Leaf - individually wrapped plus a $19. Surprise $43.95 ning independent band in the region. Barrie, who was born Anthony Bicchieri, celebrated his 100th birthday shortly after the interview (Friday, July 9). The Boston native had lived in Saugus since 1949. He was an ensign in the U.S. Navy and received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering in 1943 from Tufts University. He went on to work for 44 years as an engineer at GE in Lynn, where he taught quality control and was a supervisor. But he had another, more fun job in music as the leader of a dance band and a marching band. His music career spanned more than 80 years. He was an accomplished musician playing the violin, saxophone and clarinet and went on to be the featured singer with many top big bands who regularly performed at popular venues throughout New England. He and his wife, Ann (Matrona) Bicchieri, were married for 73 years and had three children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ann, a member of the Saugus High School Class of 1944, is the daughter of the late Arthur Matrona, a concert clarinetist. Tony and Ann lived in the same house Our 50th Anniversary Chris 2022 We Sell Cigars & Accessories Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection ~ September Special ~ Buy one Large Bag of Smoking Joe, Get a Second bag FREE! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Bristow Street that she grew up in and has lived in all of her life. She plays the piano. Tony sang at St. Margaret’s Church in Cliftondale for 20 years. Although it’s been years since Tony marched with his band or performed with the dance band, he would sing whenever he got the chance – at local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Their three children are son Anthony aka “Tony Bari” of Bermuda and his wife Marlene, daughter Anne Migliaccio and son-in-law Salvy from Lynn, and daughter Jane Jepsen from New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Margaret’s Church (431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, Mass.). An hour of visitation will be held in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home (549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus) today (Friday, Sept. 2) from 11 a.m. to noon. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home at noon. Some highlights of last year’s interview follow. Q: So, please tell me about the love of your life and how you met your wife, Ann. A: At the Totem Pole Ballroom. That’s where I got the surprise of my life. In ’47, I was on top of the world: no ties, no responsibilities. I had my orchestra. I was a chemical engineer at GE. It was a beautiful life. I was 26 years old. I played my violin, saxophone and clarinet. I was having the time of my life. Here’s the shocker: I’m singing there in the Totem Pole Ballroom one night; suddenly, I focused on one girl. That was unlike me. I never bothered with girls. There she was, dancing with a date, having a wonderful time. I lost her in the crowd, but when I got home, I couldn’t get her out of my mind – a girl – and I never bothered with girls before. A few weeks later at the parking lot of GE, I was introduced to a girl. It was this girl who worked in GE in the building that was joined to my building. She worked in the payroll department. And there started a courtship that lasted for two years. We continued the courtship, and the gentlemanly thing to do was to tell her I care about her, so I resorted to music. I chose a song that expressed my view as well as I could. There we were at the back stairs of her home in the wee hours of the morning. And I said, “Ann, I have something to say,” and I ADVOCATE ASKS | SEE PAGE 5 The late Anthony L. Bicchieri – also known as Tony Barrie – the long-time leader of the Tony Barrie Marching Band, during an interview at his Bristow Street home in July last year just before his 100th birthday. Bicchieri died last Sunday (Aug. 28) at age 101. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Page 5 A submarine near Saugus? Local author Stephen Wilk will discuss that unusual event on Sept. 15 at the Saugus public Library (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued by the Saugus Public Library this week.) H ow did an S-49 Submarine get so close to Saugus? Join us at the library on September 15 at 6:30 p.m. to hear the answer to that question from local author Stephen Wilk. Launched in 1921, Submarine USS S-49 was built for the United States Navy but was sold 10 years later to “Captain” Francis J. Chrestensen, who turned it into a fl oating tourist attraction for which he charged 25 cents admission. One of its stops was Point of Pines in Revere. Stephen Wilk has been writing and publishing since 1979. He’s interested in the ADVOCATE ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 started singing. I was holding her hand and I was singing “I am falling more in love with you. And day by day, my love continues to grow.” And I gave her a little kiss on the cheek and off I went to get my bus to get back to Medford. We’ve been married 72 years. We’ve known each other for 74 years. Two years later, in 1949, we had a different song right here in St. Margaret’s Church. When we got through with that ceremony, I was on Cloud Nine, never realizing the treasure I just inherited. And I do mean inherited. Q: And the wedding? A: I have lived in Saugus since 1949, when I got married, right here in this house. My father-in-law, Arthur Matrona, was a concert clarinetist. We lived on the second fl oor and her parents lived on the ground fl oor. Q: So, it sounds like you have led a very busy and interesting life. A: Here’s the kicker: With all this notoriety and success, I forget one very, very important thing – my wife. I started to realize that it was because of her. She was always by my side. How much could I tell her how much I love her? Music, another song I sing to this day – Time after Time – I tell myself that I’m so lucky to be loving you, so lucky to be the one that you run to see … in the evening, when the day is through. I only know what I know – the passing years have shown – you have to keep our Saugus area residents got a chance to view the submarine USS S-49 at Point of Pines in Revere during one of its many stops along the East Coast for several years in the 1930s. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate) unusual, including edible lasers, and questions like “Why do vampires dissolve in sunlight?” Anyone interested in local love so young and so new. The power behind me was one who sacrificed her life. True love demands a sacrifi ce, and she was willing to do that for me. Something had to be done, and she did it and she’s still doing it. Q: How did the name Tony Barrie Marching Band come into being? A: I already had the name Tony Barrie from the Totem Pole Ballroom. And the Saugus Vets Band just didn’t sound right, so I printed on the bass drum “Tony Barrie Band” with my telephone number. And it was born. It just evolved. Q: Originally, your band was … history or submarines will enjoy this free program. No registration is required. Contact info: Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., SauA: Jack Lee, Arthur Matrona, Saugus Vets … and Saugus Vets didn’t sound too exciting, so I combined the dance band with the marching band into one element – Tony Barrie Band. Yipee! And we were born and never gave it a thought. Q: How often do you perform now? A: We don’t do any parades. We haven’t done a parade since 2019. Q: So, you had been doing parades up until COVID-19? A: Oh, I loved marching! But the year 2006 was a disaster. I had a sore on my anADVOCATE ASKS | SEE PAGE 6 The Submarine USS S-49 gus, MA 01906; 781-231-4168 / sauguspubliclibrary.org / www.facebook.com/SaugusPublicLibrary/

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Attorney General delays decision on pot article after receiving citizen concerns about the measure By Mark E. Vogler T he state Attorney General’s Office has requested more time to review a Zoning Article approved by this year’s Annual Town Meeting which supports the recreational sale of marijuana. A spokesperson for the Attorney General’s Office said the agency’s Municipal Law Unit has received public comment which has raised concerns about the ordinance, which is also known as Article 36. “I do know we’ve heard from members of the public about the bylaw. We’ve received feedback from the public,” AG spokesperson Tom Dalton said. “There are some concerns we are looking at and we’re going to make sure it complies with Massachusetts Law,” he said. Dalton declined to elaborate and said the information received by the Municipal Law Unit would not be made public until after the review has been complete. Dalton noted that it is standard procedure for all bylaws passed by Town Meetings to be reviewed by the attorney general before they become eff ective. Town Clerk Ellen Schena received a letter dated Aug. 23 from Assistant Attorney General Nicole B. Caprioli advising the town that the Attorney General’s deadline for a decision on Article 36 had been extended for an additional 60 days, with agreement from Saugus Town Counsel John Vasapolli. Caprioli said her unit would issue a decision on Article 36 on or before Oct. 23. At this year’s Annual Town Meeting, members voted 3113 (with fi ve members absent) for Article 36 – an amendment to the town’s Zoning Bylaws to allow for marijuana establishments in town. The Annual Town Meeting voted unanADVOCATE ASKS| FROM PAGE 5 kle, and gangrene had set in, and I wound up losing my leg. I said to the doctors at the hospital, “You have destroyed me.” That’s when I turned into something else, and I said, “Okay, what do I do now?” So, I had a friend who played the electric piano. He and I combined, so we go to retirement homes, rest homes, assisted living homes – to brighten up the day for them. Q: What has been the secret of your success? A: We weren’t interacting with the spectators; nobody was having fun; it was just a job. Something was wrong, so I purchased the Jack Lee Band. I paid Jack Lee’s widow $1,000 in 1949. I still have my fatherin-law’s hat – a Navy offi cer’s hat. I hired a dance band who wanted to have some fun. I imously in 2018 for an article that banned the operation of any marijuana retail establishments in town. But much has changed over the last four years – particularly a decline in town revenue in the midst of two-plus years of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic – which contributed to this week’s overwhelming approval of an article that allows for the recreational sale of marijuana. “We should reap the benefi ts just like any other community,” Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini said, imploring Town Meeting members to enable Saugus to join the growing list of communities in MassachuATTORNEY GENERAL | SEE PAGE 13 wanted to interact with the crowds, so the fi rst [song] I introduced was Happy Birthday to You. I played Happy Birthday to everybody. We were having fun. Q: You were doing that up until COVID-19? A: Yes. Q: Now, any plans of returning? A: Well, I’ve been getting calls to start again. Q: Do you plan to? A: Well, my wife says “No.” And I’m just thinking it’s a lot of effort now for me just to go out: I have to go down 10 stairs; I’m not that steady on my foot anymore. I need assistance. I don’t let people pamper me. I’m independent. So, I don’t know. I’m between and betwixt, as they say. Anyway, occasionally they invite me to sing at a nursing ADVOCATE ASKS | SEE PAGE 8 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 64 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Page 7 ROLLING | FROM PAGE 3 veterans some recognition for their service,” he said. Assisting Gould and also joining him on the trip is retired Saugus Veteran Services Officer Jay Pinette, who retired as an E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant after his 23 years in the U.S. Marines. “It’s great to be able to get this group together for some much-needed recognition,” Pinette said. Thanking the trip’s chief supporters The Saugus residents who will be participating in the trip include three Purple Heart recipients – Arsenault, U.S. Marine Corps; William Boomhower, U.S. Army; and Lester Markovitz, U.S. Marine Corps. Other Saugus residents who will be participating in the “Roll to Washington” include Joe Dion, U.S. Navy; John Sullivan, U.S. Navy; Bruce Mauch, U.S. Army; Dan Roden, U.S. Army; John Cannon, U.S. Navy; and Don Jacobs, U.S. Army. One Vietnam Veteran who won’t be joining the trip but was credited with helping to organize it and was a generous donor is VFW Post Commander Jim Marshall. He volunteered for the Seabees afEach of these bags contains special polo shirts and other provisions for the 40 Vietnam Era Veterans – 11 of them are Saugus residents – who will be headed to D.C. to see the Vietnam War Memorial and other memorials. The bags were distributed at a meet & greet breakfast held Tuesday (Aug. 30) at Saugus VFW Post #2346. ter graduating from high school and served from 1969 to 1972 – including eight months in Vietnam, where he was a gunner on an 81 mm Mortar team. “Jim was the biggest individual supporter,” Gould said. “Our top supporters were WIN Waste Innovations, GLSS [Greater Lynn Senior Services], an anonymous donor who gave $5,000 and VFW Post 2346 – especially Commander Jim Marshall,” he said. “WIN Waste Innovations employees are passionate about making a difference,” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma said Michelle Nadeau, senior marketing strategist at WIN Waste in Saugus, who attended the Roll to Washington 2022 kickoff event at the VFW in Saugus. “We’re proud to partner with Saugus veterans to honor those who have served our country, especially through an event such as the Roll to Washington that brings the community together,” she said. WIN Community Relations Specialist Jack Walsh joined Nadeau at Tuesday’s breakfast. A group of 40 Vietnam Era Veterans from Saugus, Wakefield and Melrose assembled on Tuesday (Aug. 30) for bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice at a kickoff event for their upcoming “Roll to Washington” trip. Photo by David Masemore Thank you to everyone that helps make our community what it is. Happy Labor Day from your friends at Everett Bank! We’ll be closed Monday, September 5th in observance of the holiday. As always, you can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Right by you. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 7 8 1 - 7 7 6 - 4444 WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM Member FDIC | Member DIF

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Saugus football team preparing for the 2022 season H By Greg Phipps aving experienced a tough 2021 campaign in which they weren’t able to notch a victory, the Saugus High School Football Team is looking to turn its fortunes in a better direction this fall. The Sachems participated in a morning scrimmage last Saturday against a large Newburyport squad at the Christie Serino, Jr. Athletic Complex. Visiting Newburyport had what appeared to be more than 60 players suited up for the scrimmage. The Sachems acquitted themSachems Head Coach Steve Cummings called out instructions during Saturday’s scrimmage against Newburyport. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com Saugus running back Tommy DeSimone headed downfi eld against Newburyport on Saturday. selves well and made some impressive plays on offense during the session. They scrimmage Dracut this Friday and then open the regular season against Lynnfield on Friday the 9th (scheduled 6:30 p.m. kickoff ) at the Athletic Complex. Moving forward, SauADVOCATE ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 home to motivate people to live and get well. I motivate people to participate in life, to make it through their golden years. OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM Saugus quarterback Cam Preston looked for running room during last Saturday’s preseason scrimmage against Newburyport. gus plays an unusual 10:30 a.m. game at Northeast Metro Tech on Saturday, Sept. 17, and hosts Watertown on Friday the 23rd. The Sachems then have the unenviable task of facing powerhouse Swampscott on the road on Sept. 29 in another atypical Q: What’s your favorite instrument? A: Saxophone. Oh, I loved it – alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, clarinet, violin – but the alto sax, it was like it was a part of me. I could sing into it and out would come lovely music. Q: And as you look back on your musical career, what gives you the most satisfaction? A: The fact I’m still going, making people happy with music. But now, a different phase of it. I sing to them. I look them in the eye. I call their name out. I make them smile. What the hell is better than that?! Q: What was your most memorable performance, the dance band or the marching band? A: Playing at a gay parade in Cambridge. Wow! I never knew I was so popular. TV cameras, and WBZ radio is interviewing me. Q: About the gay parade? A: Yeah! But I didn’t know it was the gay parade. Q: And you got a lot of interesting questions when you got home? A: Yeah. The priest was calling my house. Thursday night contest. Last season, the Sachems were unable to dent the win column, finishing 0-11, though they came excruciatingly close on two occasions. A gut-wrenching, 15FOOTBALL TEAM | SEE PAGE 17 Q: What are you doing marching in the gay parade? A: They didn’t say that. They would ask my kids, “Well, what was this about your father?” They couldn’t fi gure it out either, but they had seen me on TV. Q: So, the priest was a little upset? A: Well, he was a little puzzled – I was singing in church. Q: Now, when you think of July 4, that was a big deal in your prime, right? A: Ohhh, four parades in one day! Q: Four in one day? A: Beverly Farms, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Sudbury and Wakefi eld – they all gave me time to go from one to the other, and it was fun all day. I didn’t think of it as a job; it was enjoyable. And the guys had fun. They all enjoyed playing for me, because I made them come alive. Q: What’s your favorite number? A: I guess “Over There” da da da–da da da! It’s alive. Q: And you do “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Is that a favorite? ADVOCATE ASKS| SEE PAGE 11

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Page 9 Saugus soccer teams on cusp of 2022 season By Greg Phipps C oming off a season in which it notched a memorable comeback victory in the playoff s, the Saugus High School girls’ soccer team is on the cusp of 2022, sporting a mostly young but eager squad. The Sachems battled hard against St. Mary’s of Lynn before succumbing, 5-3, in an entertaining preseason scrimmage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Christie Serino, Jr. Memorial Athletic Complex. This season, Saugus will be led by players senior Allison Justice, junior Veronica Ortega and sophomore Layla Manderson, to name a few. The Sachems are scheduled to open the regular season next Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Winthrop and then host Gloucester at Anna Parker Field on Friday the 9th. Having lost several key players to graduation from the 2021 campaign, a contingent that included forward Jordan Morris and Felicia Reppucci, this year’s Sachems are hoping to build on their 11-9 season last fall. One characteristic of last season’s team was the penchant for scoring one-sided victories while coming up short in the lower-scoring, closer contests. That trend did not apply to the postseaSaugus Senior Center celebrates birthdays Saugus’s Veronica Ortega maneuvered past a St. Mary’s defender during Wednesday’s preseason scrimmage. son, where the 32nd-seeded Sachems pulled off an exciting, come-from-behind, 2-1 win at Sandwich in the preliminary round of the Div. 3 tournament. Saugus went on to lose in the next round, but the tone for this season may have been set by experiencing some playoff success last fall. For the Saugus boys’ team, the goal will be to try and earn a spot in the postseason tourney. The Sachems just missed making it to the tournament last year. Despite the fact that they fi nished 5-13 overall, they still had a chance to earn a tourney berth in the fi - nal days of the regular season but missed out. Saugus defenseman Layla Manderson pulled away from a St. Mary’s forward on Wednesday. The Sachem boys scrimmaged Ipswich on Wednesday and open the regular season when they host Winthrop next Wednesday, Sept. 7 (scheduled 4 p.m. start) at the Athletic Complex. They follow that up with a road tilt against Gloucester next Friday, Sept. 9. As seen on: The Senior Center had its August birthday celebration on Friday. Pictured from left to right are birthday girls and boys Anna Simoes, 90, Charlie Varney, 83, Millie Doucette, 97, Shelly D’Eon, 62, and Ken VanHorn, 74. They all enjoyed lunch, and the center sang happy birthday, followed up with a birthday cake for dessert. New last week: The last Friday of each month, they’ll celebrate with seniors who have a birthday in that month. They will get a free lunch, and they have a birthday board with their names displayed for that month. (Courtesy photo, Interim Senior Center Director Laurie Davis) PHUNKPHUNK PHENOMENONPHENOMENON DANCEDANCE COMPLEXCOMPLEX https://www.phunkphenomenon.com/ 1886 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett, MA Register at: Saugus’s Allison Justice tried to settle the ball against a St. Mary’s opponent on Wednesday. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 2-4PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (FREE GIFTS) H ANG | SALSA | EO AEHALL | TAP | E | SIC & DANCE RA | UAL THEATRE

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Here’s to a good school year Welcome back to the students, faculty, staff and administration of Saugus Public Schools. This is the second of five years of Superintendent Erin McMahon’s “shoot for the moon” academic improvement plan. When the MCAS results are released in a few years, that should give an indication of whether the school district is making good progress. Stay tuned. Fall festival hopes prevail Peter A. Rossetti Jr. of the Friends of Breakheart was optimistic this week about Breakheart Reservation hosting a fall festival on Oct. 1, as in past years – despite the fire that’s been burning for several weeks. The state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) has tree-cutting crews set to go into the woods soon to remove the dead wood so that visitors will not be exposed to the dangers of falling trees. “With any kind of luck, they hope to have it open pretty soon so people can enjoy the place,” Rossetti said this week. “The crews were supposed to be in there yesterday (Aug. 30) doing cleanup,” he said. Rossetti noted that most of the fire damage has been on the Wakefield/Main Street side of the park. Meanwhile, Rossetti said he’s confident that the fall festival set for Oct. 1 will not be canceled. “This will be the First Annual Breakheart Family Festival,” Rossetti said. “It had been called the Fall Festival in the past and it was something we had been going to for 20 years. It’s going to be the same idea, but they will do away with pumpkin-decorating, which DCR just doesn’t have the staff to do anymore,” he said. “DCR is downplaying the handson arts and crafts decorating of pumpkins. We do expect face-painting, some music activities and games for kids to play. It will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 1.” Rossetti said he believes the festival will include a petting zoo and some nature exhibits featuring raptors and birds of prey. There will be a mounted unit, either from the State Police or the DCR. The festival will be cosponsored by DCR and the Friends of Breakheart. Old Glory gets some respect We received an email from U.S. Army Vietnam War Era veteran Joe Johnson stating that the tattered and torn American flags that he complained about in last week’s (Aug. 26) edition of The Saugus Advocate have been removed. “The flags have been replaced. Thanks again,” Johnson wrote in an email to the paper this week. “Funny how things happen when you put it in the paper,” he added. There were two flags at the Saugus Middle-High School, another flag at the Saugus Senior Center and another one at World Series Park that were tattered and torn, according to Johnson. He said he approached the paper last week after feeling frustrated that his concerns weren’t being addressed in a timely fashion. This is an issue that has come up before and is certain to happen again as the American flag flies on municipal flagstaffs during windy and stormy weather. It really shouldn’t take a few weeks to resolve. The municipal workers who raise and lower the flag at school and town buildings should have a pretty good idea when it’s time to replace the flag and make the request to their superiors as soon as they notice a flag is ripping or tearing and is too damaged to continue using. Another possible solution is to have the local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops monitor the condition of flags at various locations. Hopefully, it won’t have to take a veteran to make a public stink about it in the local paper. Legion breakfasts resume next week We received this announcement from Debra Dion Faust, the House Manager of Saugus American Legion Post 210: “At last night’s (Aug. 30) E-Board meeting it was decided that, when we reopen the breakfast at the American Legion for the 2022-23 season on Friday, September 9, with breakfast served from 8 - 9 a.m., we will need to raise the donation for it to $8 rather than $7 due to the great increase in the price of food. “I will be sending out an email to those of our guests who have signed onto a group emailing list laying this out, on Friday, September 2, but I thought you might want the information to include in The Advocate. (And thank you.) ...” Even with the increase, this is welcome news for the folks who look forward to the Friday morning breakfasts at Legion Hall. Bon appétit! Saugus Historical Society Notes This just in from Laura SAVE THE DATE Catered by: Henry s Catering , 1979/1980 Class BBQ Sept. 24th, 2022 1:30 – 5:30 $40 per person Elks Grove • 401 Main St• Saugus MA 01960 RSVP by Sept. 3rd, 2022 to: Pete Nicolo 978-815-8234 • PSNicolo2533@comcast.net or Mike Allan 781-953-2279 • Allan7915@gmail.com Make Checks payable to Peter Nicolo and mail to: 13 Bourbon St, Unit 55, Peabody, MA 01960 Invite your friends from other Classes!!! Rain or Shine Outdoor shelter provided 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”) —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK Eisener of the Saugus Historical Society: “The Saugus Historical Society’s first meeting of the fall will be on Wednesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at 30 Main Street, the home of Saugus Historical Society and Saugus Cable Television station. “As is our custom, the meeting is open to the public and you are not required to be a member to attend. Light refreshments will be served. “Members of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a program on their organization which has an emphasis on historical preservation. The national organization was formed in 1890 and is a lineage-based organization whose members can trace their ancestry back to the American Revolution. “The original Parson Roby Chapter was very active in Saugus in the early to mid-twentieth century and was very instrumental in preserving the Appleton Taylor Mansfield house and the Saugus Ironworks site which is now a national park, particularly due to the activism of M. Louise Hawkes who was also president of Saugus Historical Society for approximately 2 decades. “In the later Twentieth Century and the beginning of this one the Saugus chapter was inactive until just a few years ago when the current group of ladies resurrected it. Their most visible recent activity may be the Wreaths Across America project which had a large showing in our town THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Page 11 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 this year, with wreaths being donated to many veterans’ graves and a moving ceremony at Riverside. “Our October meeting will feature Andrew Biggio, whose March 2022 program had to be canceled due to exposure to COVID. It will be held on October 12, at 7 p.m. at the usual location. Andrew Biggio is the author of ‘The Rifle, Combat Stories from America’s Last World War II Veterans, Told Through an M1 Garand,’ published in 2021. BigADVOCATE ASKS| FROM PAGE 8 A: Well, yah. It’s one of them. That’s what we kick off with. And then we go into “Over There.” And then the Marines hymn. We had a routine. Q: Now, you played a lot of Memorial Day parades here in town [Saugus]? A: The same way I do two jobs. In one day, at least. I would do three if I could get there. Well, we did them all. Q: And Ann? Talk about your wife Ann’s role in your musical career. A: She was a force behind me: encouraging me all the time, helping me. Q: Did she go to all four parades when you did the July Fourth parades? A: Oh, of course! She used to drive the car. Q: Really? A: Sure! And then she’d find a parking space and wait for me to come back. Q: What were the most members you had in your band? How big were you at one point? A: 20. gio, the former Veterans Service officer from Saugus, is currently a Boston Police officer. He served as a Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. He founded the ‘Wounded Veterans Run’ and is president of the ‘New England Wounded Veterans, Inc.’ a non-profit organization. “To gather material for the book, Biggio interviewed Army, Navy, Air Corps, and Marine veterans from around the country, bringing an M1 Garand rifle to trigger memories of their experiences. Two hundred veterans signed the Q: And how big were you the last time you performed? A: I think I had 15. Q: Looking back over your long career, anything memorable stick out? A: Back in the 50’s, my dance band played at the Copley Plaza. Twin girls married twin boys. It was right there in Life Magazine. I did a thing at Copley Plaza for James Michael Curley (a controversial Boston mayor who served time in prison during his last term). That’s a story in itself. Q: So, what’s it like as you’re approaching 100? You got any secrets you want to share? A: Like I say, the whole thing …. I hope people start to realize that there’s more to love than hugs and kisses and all that sort of stuff. There’s more to it. Q: Is there a special message that you want to convey? A: It’s all for you. All the way, like Frank Sinatra used to sing, “When somebody loves you, it’s no good unless they love you all the way.” Put Your Success To Work. Throughout his career, Tony Barrie always had a knack for engaging with the crowd in a positive way – with a happy smile. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) them. They just flow out. Q: Wh o i s y o u r v or it e I know the lyrics. I can sing f a - singer? A: Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. Q: Between the two, who would you rather sing with? A: Either one. I’m delighted for the opportunity to sing for people. I’m delighted to sing for my wife, to tell her how much I really love her – “every time after time, I tell myself, I’m so lucky to be loving you.” Q: Do you sing to her regularly, like Mother’s Day? Or her birthday? Or your anniversary? A: Yes, every now and then. And I write her notes, a lot of notes. She was the one I was forgetting until I woke up. I said to myself, “Hey, without her, where would you be?” rifle, and the book includes personal experiences of many of them. Among them is the last Marine Medal of Honor recipient Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams. Mr. Biggio will have copies of his book available at the meeting. “Our November meeting will be on November 9 and will be about remnants of railroad in Saugus and surrounding areas, including views of historic depots and other buildings, tracks, and railroad memorabilia from the area. Railroad buffs Paul Kenworthy, Jack Klecker, Laura Eisener and possibly others will share their interest in trains and discuss the ‘Saugus Branch’ Railroad which served the community for 100 years and which inspired a novel in 1947. “We are also working on an exhibit about the Saugus High School Band and other music groups in the area. The display will be based on uniforms and other items in our collection but we are looking for recollections of the band’s activities especially in the 60’s and 70’s from former band members and others connected with it. Please call Laura Eisener at 781-231-5988 if you have reminiscences to share or wish to discuss this Project.” For additional information, you can contact Laura Eisener at LDELD@shore.net or 781231-5988 MassDEP officials to visit Saugus on Sept. 28 If you have concerns about whether to close the ash landfill near the WIN Waste Innovations trash-to-energy plant THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12 Q: Anything else that you want to share with the readers of Saugus? A: I want to thank them all if they remember me. And I want to thank Mark Vogler for spending this time talking to a 99-year-old guy who is still alive. Yep. Unbelievable. I hope people who read your article take a different view of life and love and realize that true life depends on sacrifice. People get the wrong idea of marriage and devotion. It’s not all kisses and hugs and sex. There’s much more to it. If people realized this, they would be much happier in their marriage. I try to motivate people to try to participate in life. Q: Well, you are pretty sharp. A: I still have it. Q: Yep, you’re very lucid. You have your hearing. You can articulate, so you maybe minus one leg, but you’re still in the game. A: I’m still in the game. Right. Right on. It’s been a pleasure to see you. Your next smart decision is what to do with your success. Easy choice, multiply it. 1.50%APY* Business Money Market Ask about our in-office business concierge service. *New Money Only. Minimum Deposit to earn interest is $50,000. For existing Everett Bank Business customers, an additional deposit of $10,000 is required.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 11 on Route 107 or support its expansion, this is a meeting that you might want to mark down on your calendar. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) representatives are scheduled to meet with town officials and concerned residents at 6 p.m. on Sept. 28 in the second-floor auditorium at Town Hall for what is expected to be a discussion on the potential future of the ash landfill. The meeting comes at a time when WIN Waste Innovation officials have offered to pay the town up to $18.8 million in return for using the ash landfill for another 25 years. A major obstacle to any deal would be whether MassDEP would allow extending the life of the ash landfill – which is expected to meet its capacity by the end of 2025. A subcommittee of what? When you get right down to it, it doesn’t really matter what town officials call the subcommittee which has been meeting with WIN Waste Innovation officials for about 20 months in an effort to improve communications between the company and the town. There has actually been considerable progress on a multitude of mutual issues, especially on efforts to reduce and to even eliminate the noise emanating from the plant – which has been the subject of numerous complaints from neighborhoods in East Saugus and Revere. The Wheelabrator Subcommittee? Initially, it was created by the Board of Health, which also approved the appointment of its members. When Wheelabrator changed its name to WIN Waste Innovations, people started calling it the Landfill Subcommittee or the WIN Waste Innovations Subcommittee. But it kind of struck me as odd last week when Board of Health Chair William Heffernan said that the subcommittee is not an entity of the Board of Health and did not report to the Board of Health. I attended all of those Board of Health meetings nearly two years ago, and it was pretty clear that the subcommittee was the creation of the Board of Health. The committee voted to establish the subcommittee and then voted to appoint its members. So, why wouldn’t the subcommittee be handing its final report and recommendations over to the Board of Health and not the Board of Selectmen? The only connection between the subcommittee and the Board of Selectmen is that Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano made his recommendations to the Board of Health and he co-chaired the subcommittee with Board of Health Chair Heffernan. Perhaps the subcommittee should have been referred to as an ad hoc committee or special study group if the intent was to distance itself from the Board of Health. But, as long as town officials are calling it a subcommittee, they can’t sever its ties to its creator – the Board of Health. We have a winner! Congratulations to Roberta Williams for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Roberta was one of 14 readers answering correctly. That is the most calls and emails we have received in any week from readers submitting the right answer. But Roberta was the only one to have her 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 local D. J. Alan LaBella! Alan is a dynamic, lively entertainer with a large following of fans for his DJ performances! “Have you ever seen a movie with Adam Sandler Called the ‘The Wedding Singer’?… “That’s a perfect description of what you receive for your party with Alan LaBella! Adam Sandler, Alan La Bella who is who? Lots of fun and positive energy for your event! “Alan lives to put a smile on people’s faces. He loves encouraging others into singing, dancing and having a good time! As people sit in their chairs, Alan has them hold hands to songs, singalongs, swaying in chairs to the music. He conducts music trains and has the party up and moving all around the place! “He has the crowd line dancing, laughing, waving napkins and singing songs in the mike! Alan is 100 percent authentic and he is full of props like glow rings, disco balls, hats, T-shirts and he’s right there dancing along, enjoying every beat of the party! “Alan’s parties and events are usually sold out fast, although he gets gigs by word of mouth … A lot of folks love him as their party Entertainer! He does not advertise and has been an Entertainer for over 40 years. “Originally from East Boston, he’s a graduate of Boston Latin. He’s lived in Saugus for over 30 years. Alan is married to Debbie and will be celebrating a 39-year Anniversary in October! Alan and Debbie have two daughters Ashley and Cassie. Ashley’s two children – Logan and Brady – often help their grandfather ‘Papa’ with his Senior Citizen DJ gigs! “Alan & Debbie will soon be celebrating another grandchild; Cassie is expecting her first baby in October! “You can watch videos online of his parties from various functions and organizations people have posted. Although Alan is private, he can be contacted to host Entertain & DJ parties by calling 1-781-820-8702 and by contacting him on Facebook Alan LaBella. “Alan often does events in East Boston, Lynn Knights of Columbus, Malden Moose Club and many surrounding towns too. He is a very respectable honest man with much integrity. He lets his light shine for others, by providing a platform of energetic fun to forget the stresses of life while being entertained. “Thank you. Happy October Anniversary! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” This week’s “shout-outs” It’s always a great week when we receive multiple “shout-outs,” as we did this week. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano offered a posthumous “shout-out” for the late Tony Barrie, the renown Saugus musician and bandleader who passed away this week (Aug. 28): “I knew Tony my entire life...he was part of our Bristow Street Family. He made the annual feast special with his band. The thing I’ll always remember about Tony was his smile – it was permanently affixed to his face. He will surely be missed by all.” As a special tribute to Tony, we have reprinted an interview we had conducted with him in his living room last summer for “The Advocate Asks.” Joe Johnson observed an act of kindness for our fourlegged friends who have been suffering under the summer heat: “A Shout out to Anthony Vasi owner of Vasi AC for helping our furry friends stay hydrated along the rail trail. He’s on the corner of 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. “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 theviolenceprojectbook.com, “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 Nicole Hockley, the cofounder and managing director of Sandy Hook Promise, “If you ever wondered how can we stop mass shootings, this is the book for you. By mixing compelSchool and Essex streets.” Joan Allbee nominated “Gloria’s husband, Joe Johnson” for “a BIG SHOUTOUT”.... “for having the courage to speak out about the condition of our American flags!” “It is because of men and women like U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Joe Johnson that we are able to fly our American flag freely to begin with. Let’s show some respect as Veteran Joe Johnson asked for and many voiceless want, and hoist down and retire the ol’ tattered flags of Glory.; Post new American Flags to rise high on duty! Much gratitude.” ling 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 for interesting projects and programs to participate in this summer, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St.). Curious about snakes? Cape Ann Vernal Ponds will present “Snakes of New England & the World” on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. outdoors at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. This special program, which is cosponsored by the Saugus Public Library and the Iron Works, is open to folks of all ages – from children to senior citizens – of people who are interested in learning more about snakes. No registration is required. Please check the library’s online event calendar for weather-related updates. Reading Squad: The Reading Squad will be meeting on Sept. 8 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library, where there will be discussion, activities and snacks. Squad members will read the award-winning novel “The Year of the Dog” by Grace Lin. Copies are available at the Children’s Desk. This program is recommended for children from age nine to 12. “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.” A neat, new teen club: new Manga & Anime Club starting in September! Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Grades six & up. The first meeting will be on THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Page 13 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener S ummer goes by so quickly and suddenly fall is upon us! However, we may be anticipating lower temperatures and rain with a bit more than the usual enthusiasm. The fires at Breakheart and Lynn Woods have temporarily taken away some of our green refuges, and we will certainly be seeing big differences in the forest canopy over the long term as a result of the fires and this long drought. Deer and other wildlife have had to seek water and shelter beyond their usual stomping grounds. It has been quite a contrast to the unusually rainy summer of 2021. A few of my neighbors have asked for ideas for good late-blooming plants that are drought tolerant. Once established, members of the orpine or stonecrop family (Crassulaceae) are extremely well adapted to shallow soil and dry conditions and will still look perky when everything around them is wilting from drought. Members of the stonecrop family are succulents. The leaves are thicker than typical foliage of most plants, and this is because they are actually storing water in the cells so they can withstand longer droughts. Autumn Joy Stonecrop (Hylotelphium ‘Autumn Joy’, formerly known as Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’), is just beginning to bloom now. The leaves emerge in early spring, and by midsummer the flower stalks have formed but remain green for several months. A slight pinkish blush is just starting to ATTORNEY GENERAL | FROM PAGE 6 setts that are tapping into recreational marijuana sales as a lucrative revenue stream. About a third of the members expressed opposition to allowing recreational pot shops to locate in Saugus. Those voting against Article 36 were Mark J. Bell, Susan C. Dunn and Susan Paloma of show now above the green foliage. The flowers are produced in very dense clusters and are very attractive to pollinators. They are a soft pink through September, and by October the flowers begin to turn bronze and eventually turn brown and can remain through the winter on the dry tan stems. Also in October, the leaves turn pale yellow and drop by November. The dried flower heads can be left in the garden through the winter or snipped off in fall. This plant can give some structure to the perennial garden throughout the year and tolerates full sun or part shade. Despite a change in the genus name from Sedum to Hylotelephium, many people continue to refer to this plant as sedum. Another common name you will occasionally encounter is orpine. Also in the stonecrop family is another group of succulent leaved, hardy plants that survive drought quite well. They are often called hens and chickens (Sempervivum spp. and Jovibarba spp.), although another name for them is houseleek. When you look at this plant it usually resembles a large rosette of greenish or reddish thick leaves, with a few smaller rosettes of foliage attached to them, much like chickens hiding under the wings of the mother hen. These offsets are the primary way they reproduce, rather than by seed. The smaller plants can be removed and placed in soil and will grow on their own and eventually become “hens” surrounded by their own “chicks.” The othPrecinct 1; Christine M. Moreschi of Precinct 2; Rick A. Smith of Precinct 3; William Leuci and Robert C. Northrup of Precinct 4; Pamela J. Goodwin, Jaclyn A. Hickman and Brenton H. Spencer of Precinct 5; Jeanie Bartolo of Precinct 6; Robert A. Palleschi of Precinct 7; and Peter Manoogian, Sr. of Precinct 10. This plant at the Saugus Historical Society/Saugus Cable Television building is one of the joys of fall! (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) er common name, houseleek, dates back to the Middle Ages, when they were planted in the thatched roofs of buildings in the belief that they would protect the home from fire and from lightning or to protect the health of the inhabitants. They thrive in very shallow soil, or even sand, and are good choices for rock gardens. Once a rosette produces its stalk of flowers it dies, but the smaller offsets survive and may live for many more years. The scientific name “Sempervivum” means “always alive” – an appropriate name since they can survive so many challenging conditions. Other members of this family gardeners might recognize are some popular tropical plants used as houseplants, such as jade plant (Crassula ovata) and several species of kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Provisions to protect the public The following conditions apply for marijuana establishments within the Business Highway Sustainable Development Zoning District (BHSD). The amended version of the approved regulations state that marijuana establishments: · May not be located within 1,000 feet of a preexisting public This deer was not too startled by seeing people in the neighborhood. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charles Zapolski) This deer wandered into Charles Zapolski’s backyard recently. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charles Zapolski) spp.) The thick leaves of these plants also help them survive long periods without water. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees or private school providing education in kindergarten or any grades 1 through 12. The buffer zone distance shall be measured along the shortest publicly accessible pedestrian travel path from the Marijuana Establishment entrance to the school entrance. · May not be located within 1,000 feet of a park or playground. The buffer zone disand shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. tance shall be measured along the shortest publicly accessible pedestrian travel path from the Marijuana Establishment entrance to the park or playground. · May not be located within 1,000 feet of each other. · May not be located in buildings that contain any residential units, including transitional housing, such as hotels, motels and dormitories. Labor Day holiday delays DPW trash pickup a day T rash and recycling col lection wi l l run on a one-day delay from next Tuesday (Sept. 6) through next Saturday (Sept. 10) because of the long holiday weekend. There will be no collection on Monday (Sept. 5), the observance of Labor Day. Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected from on Tuesday. Collection will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. At the compost site the same schedule will be in place. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact the Department of Public Works at 781-231-4145 with any questions.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10-11 a.m. in the Teen Room. Club meetings will continue on Saturdays, through May, from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk. https://www. sauguspubliclibrary.org/newmanga-anime-club.../ Grand Knights Banquet in September The Saugus Knights of Columbus Council #1829 is hosting a Grand Knights’ Banquet on Friday, Sept. 9. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall (57 Appleton St., Saugus) starting at 6 p.m. This event is to recognize all past Grand Knights, but it’s in special recognition of Former Grand Knight Chris Luongo for his devotion to charity and the Saugus Community. The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 and has 1.9 million members around the world. Core values include integrity, professionalism, excellence and respect. Charity is at the heart of everything they do. Everyone is welcome to attend this event! Tickets are $30 each. For more information, please call Richard at 781-858-1117. Saugus seeks student poll workers Town Clerk Ellen Schena’s Office is looking for student election workers. It is a great way for them to learn how their government functions and how important it is to vote. Sixteen-year-old students are eligible to work a half day (six to eight hours); 17-18-year-old students may work a full day (eight to 12 hours). All students can receive community service, which is imperative to them in order to satisfy their High School requirement mandated for graduation, or they can be paid for their hours worked. In addition, the Town Clerk’s Office will gladly write letters of recommendation for the National Honor Society, colleges, etc. Interested students can stop by Town Hall or contact the Town Clerk’s Office to apply for work. Ask for Andrew DePatto, the Saugus Election Coordinator. He can be reached at 781-231-4102. One more day of InPerson Early Voting Town Election Coordinator Andrew DePatto wants Saugus residents to know about some important dates coming up, as it relates to In-Person Early Voting for the Sept. 6 State Primary Election. There is one more date when folks can participate in Early Voting at the Saugus Public Library: 295 Central Street (Taylor Street Entrance): today (Friday, Sept. 2) from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. ALS Hope Walk of for Registration at 9:00 a.m. Angel Fund for The RESEARCH AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT CHARITY Benefiting ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research at UMass Chan Medical School This pertinent information regarding early voting is also on the Town of Saugus website under the Town Clerk, https://www.saugus-ma.gov/ town-clerk/bulletins/person-early-voting Food pantry seeks volunteers Here’s a message from Pastor Joe Hoyle of 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 office@ clindalecc.org or 781-2332663.” 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. Tribute Bands – doors open at 6 p.m. – concert at 7 p.m. September: 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. A Sunday Jam session – Sept. 4 The Kowloon Restaurant Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA Saturday, September 10th, 2022 …a 3.5-mile walk around Walk begins at 11:00 a.m. • Build a team and obtain a sponsor • Collect pledges as a walker • Be a corporate sponsor • Make a tax-deductible donation to The Angel Fund Call 781-245-7070 or visit our website for more information. The Angel Fund for ALS Research • 649 Main Street • Wakefield, MA 01880 781-245-7070 • theangelfundals@gmail.com www.theangelfund.org on Route 1 North in Saugus is set to host a “90’s End Of Summer Dance Jam Under the Stars” at their outdoor venue on Sept. 4 – featuring Grammy Award-winner All-4One. Also performing is Vinyl Groove playing 70’s and 80’s music and Betty Dee, the freestyle dance diva. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $49 per person for general admission and $69 per person for VIP reserved seating. All-4-One is best known for “I Swear,” “So Much in Love” and “I Can Love You Like That.” The group is comprised of Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez and Tony Borowiak – from the Antelope Valley and Mojave, California, areas. The group has sold 69 million records worldwide. For tickets, please call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781233-0077. Founders Day Sept. 10 The Youth & Recreation Department is already busy making preparations for the town’s Annual Founders Day, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 10. It is indeed one of the community’s signature events – an event so popular it draws folks from neighboring towns to enjoy a day of fun and fellowship at Saugus Center. It is a major fundraising day for various community and youth organizations that gather in booths near Town Hall and the Saugus Public Library and on both sides of Central Street, headed to the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Sept. 10! Mark the date down on your calendar and stay tuned for details. Mums for Youth Soccer Starting on Friday, Sept. 16, Saugus Youth Soccer will be selling beautiful, hardy mums at Anna Parker Field at 124 Essex St. (next to Fire Station). There will be multiple colors to choose from – red, lavender, yellow, orange and white – priced at $8.00 each. The mums will be sold starting Friday around 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday (if needed) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They have ordered over 300 hardy mums, so don’t hesitate and come down to the field to support Saugus Youth Soccer! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Migliore at mry8765@aol.com or 781521-5081. 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 just for someone 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 (five 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 781-2317995 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 1979/1980 Class BBQ See your Saugus Classmates and Friends! See you at the 1979/1980 Class BBQ set for Saturday, Sept. 24, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Elks Grove (401 Main St., Saugus). Friends and classmates from other classes are welcomed; $40 per person. RSVP by Sept. 10, 2022, to:Peter Nicolo (1980) – 13 Bourbon St., Unit 55, Peabody, MA 01960 – or email psnicolo2533@comcast.net or call (978) 815-8234 or contact Mike Allan (1979) of Glen Rd., Topsfield, MA 01983; Allan7915@gmail.com; (781) 953-2279. “We hope you take this Opportunity to come see your High School friends and help make this a memorable event for all of us!” says Peter S. Nicolo. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Page 15 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 Kowloon will host Asian Restaurant Association Gala The Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association is set to hold its 2022 Gala at the Kowloon Restaurant (948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus) on Sept. 21. The event is slated from 6 to 10 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) Tickets are $35 per person and include a gourmet Kowloon buffet dinner, guest speakers from the industry, networking and music. The Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association is a nonprofit organization that provides a platform connecting Asian restaurant members with professional services in the food industry. The organization also provides information sharing, advocacy, training, money-saving options, and support. For additional information, call The Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or go to the Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association’s website at www.ma-ara.org/ Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover fiction 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 fiction 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. The ongoing New Friends Book Sale will be closed from Friday, August 26 through Friday, September 2 due to the Town holding early voting in the Community Room. They’ll be back in business on Tuesday, Sept. 6. 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 781-233-9858. Compost site now open The community’s compost site is open to residents on THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 OBITUARIES Alessandra “Sandra” (Spallone) Zaia O f Saugus. Age 100, peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday, August 26th. She was predeceased by her loving husband Frank and her beloved children Linda and John. Born in Brighton, Mrs. Zaia was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Tomacelli) Spallone. Sandra held many jobs from the age of 14 to 82 years old. She worked as a clerk and a waitress and spent the last 36 working years at Conant Control as a machinist assembler. She belonged to many clubs, loved dancing and socializing, and in her retirement, loved to travel, including a trip to San Bartolomeo, Italy to visit her parent’s birthplace. She was an artist, loved crosswords, reading, sewing, cooking, and playing scrabble. Sandra was the matriarch of her beautiful, devoted family. Sandra leaves the following message for her family – “I would like my family to remember that I am so very proud of my children and grandchildren and that I love you all so very much. I have lived a good life because I had the love of a good family and I was very blessed. Always remember that you are a family and keep close, and that your family is there for you always, and to love each other and be kind to each other.” Sandra leaves behind her daughters, Sandra Colucci and her husband Robert of Grand Island, FL, Marilyn Cipriano and her husband Richard of Saugus, Elaine Gaff and her husband Ron of Saugus; her son Frank Zaia, Jr. and his wife Lisa of West Newbury; daughter-in-law, Nancy Zaia of Haverhill; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren; her brother, Michael Spallone of Saugus; sister-in-law, Margaret Spallone; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her children Linda and John, Sandra was predeceased by 2 grandchildren and her siblings, Margaret Como, Leonard Spallone, and her best friend and sister the late Millie Robertson. Relatives & friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave. Saugus on Tuesday,August.Funeral from the funeral home on Wednesday followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to either Care Dimensions @ caredimensions.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital @ stjude.org. Carole E. (Carye) Felix O f North Andover, formerly of Saugus-Age 80, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 23rd. She was the beloved wife of Ret. Saugus Police Chief Edward J. Felix with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Malden, Mrs. Felix was the daughter of the late in Carole’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude. org. Anthony L. Bicchieri introduced to her in the parking lot of the G.E. and 2 years later on October 9, 1949 he married this young lady, Ann Divisione’ the love of his life; and that was the beginning of their beautiful love affair. In addition to his dance Edward and Margaret (Sonier) Carye. A longtime resident of Saugus before moving to N. Andover two years ago, Carole was a waitress at the Hilltop for over 30 years. She loved visiting casinos and has been on over 30 cruises. She was a devoted mother and homemaker who was a great cook. She loved playing Nintendo with her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the apple of her eye. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Felix is survived by her three children, Lisa Felix of Boxford, Ret. State Police Major John “Brian” McHale and his wife Corinne of Dracut, and David Felix of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Laura Marchetti-Owen, Anthony Marchetti, Sarah Marchetti, Thomas Shidlow, Amanda Alexander, Nicole Sforza-Maggiore, Mario Sforza, and Jaclyn Sforza and nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Edward Carye of Whitman and Bruce Carye of Lynnfield; and her sister-in-law, Lorraine McLean of Georgetown. She was predeceased by her sister Christine Flannagan. Relatives and friends attended visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Friday, August 26th. A funeral service was held in the funeral home on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations 1. On Sept. 2, 1912, the Boy Scouts of America awarded the first of what type of award? 2. What Mexican food’s name means “Little Donkey”? 3. How are Monsters of the Midway, The Bronx Bombers and The NoName Defense similar? 4. What two U.S. states produce coffee? 5. On Sept. 3, 1856, Louis Sullivan, a pioneer in skyscraper design, was born in what city nicknamed The Hub? 6. According to Judges 16:19 in the Bible, how many braids did Samson’s hair have? 7. What month’s birthstone is not a mineral? 8. On Sept. 4, 1888, George Eastman received a U.S. patent for a box camera and registered what trademark name? 9. September 5 is Labor Day; what Founding Father said, in Poor Richard’s Almanack, “No man e’er was glorious, who was not laborious”? 10. What is the world’s largest fruit? 11. On September 5 in what year was the first Labor Day parade (in NYC): 1882, 1906 or 1930? 12. The world’s largest fiddle, which is 60’ tall, including the bow, and in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, is made of what: driftwood, steel or teak? 13. What sports event in Zaire was called “The Rumble in the Jungle”? 14. On Sept. 6, 1916, in Memphis, Tenn., the first Piggly Wiggly opened, O f Saugus , also known as “ Tony Barrie,” died peacefully with his beloved wife Ann by his side on August 28, at the amazing age of 101. Born in Boston on July 9, 1921, he was the son of the late Anna and Frank Bicchieri. Tony received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 1943 from Tufts University. While there he was also commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. He went on to work for 44 years as an Engineer at General Electric Company in Lynn where he taught Quality Control and was a supervisor. Tony had quite the musical career spanning over 80 years! He was an accomplished musician playing the violin, saxophone, and clarinet and went on to be the featured singer with many top big bands who regularly performed at popular venues throughout New England. In 1947 while performing at the Totem Pole Ballroom, he found himself captivated by a young lady dancing with her date. A few weeks later he was which was what business first? 15. What are the names of the two Muppets named after hotels? 16. Who wrote and set a novel at Orchard House? 17. September 7 is National Beer Lovers Day; in what decade were beer cans not allowed in the USA? 18. What is the fastest dog breed? 19. In 1980 what singer-songwriter released an album called “One-Trick Pony”? 20. On Sept. 8, 1961, JAMA reported statistics linking heavy smoking with heart disease; what does JAMA stand for? band, Tony also led the Tony Barrie Marching Band which has been performing numerous parades throughout the greater Boston area since 1949. Considered the longest running independent band in the region, the Tony Barrie Marching Band continues performing under great new leadership sharing his enthusiasm for bringing joy to many through music and fun. Tony loved his musical life and shared countless stories of events he played and the people he met along with way. Tony was truly an entertainer and insisted on motivating the spectators to participate! Whether you were brought into a conga line wearing funny hats, or at a parade where out of nowhere, you were being serenaded by a “happy birthday” song – it was always a memorable event with the Tony Barrie band! In 2006 at age 85, Tony developed a wound that resulted in an amputation of his right leg. But that never stopped him! Although unable to march, he continued to lead the marching band on the sidelines. Tony continued entertaining up until his 100th birthday where he could be found bringing joy and memories to many at assisted living facilities throughout the north shore. Tony had a zest for life and always wanted to motivate people to LIVE! Tony leaves behind his deOBITS | SEE PAGE 18 ANSWERS 1...... Eagle Scout 2. .... Burrito 3. .... They are names of sports teams’ lineups (Chicago Bears, New York Yankees and Miami Dolphins, respectively) 4. .... California and Hawaii 5. .... Boston 6. .... Seven 7. .... June (pearl) 8. .... Kodak 9. .... Benjamin Franklin 10. .. The Atlantic giant pumpkin 11. .. 1882 12. .. Solid steel 13. .. The championship boxing match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali (Oct. 30, 1974) 14. .. Self-service grocery 15. .. Statler and Waldorf 16. .. Louisa May Alcott (“Little Women”) 17. .. 1942-1947 due to the war 18. .. Greyhound 19. .. Paul Simon 20. .. Journal of the American Medical Association

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 Page 17 FOOTBALL TEAM | FROM PAGE 8 14 loss at Greater Lawrence Tech and a late game, 12-6 defeat at Salem were the two culprits. In both contests, the Sachems held the lead late in the game. Against Greater Lawrence, Saugus gave up a touchdown on the final play of the game, and Lawrence then pulled out a successful two-point conversion to steal the win. Ahead 6-0 with just three minutes to go at Salem, Saugus was scored upon twice in the final minutes and fell short to the Witches. Among the players who impressed at last Saturday’s scrimmage against Newburyport, quarterback Cam Preston and running back Tommy DeSimone were at the top of the list. Head Coach Steve Cummings, who is now in his third full season at the helm, will look to break into that elusive win column and get the Sachems headed in a more positive direction this fall. Discount Services - Raccoons - Squirrel Removal 781-269-0914 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Experienced Oil Truck Driver wanted. Hazmat and CDL required. Must present driver’s record history. Please send resume to: dina@angelosoil.com or call 781-231-3500 Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount 858855-GO-4-GLAS 55-GO-4O- -GL Call now! 781 233 4446 LAS LA AS We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! CLASSIFIEDS

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 2, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 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 OBITS | FROM PAGE 16 voted wife Ann, 3 children: son Anthony aka “Tony Bari” of Bermuda and his wife Marlene, two daughters; Anne Migliaccio and son-in-law Salvy from Lynn, Jane Jepsen from New Hampshire, 7 grandchildren; Salvy and Anthony Migliaccio, Elizabeth and Anthony Bicchieri, Kyle, Kerry and Nicholas Jepsen, as well as 5 great grandchildren; Dante, Fay, Salvy Rocco Jr., Reed and Jack. An hour of visitation will be held in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, Friday September 2, 11 to noon. A funeral 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 service will be held in the funeral home at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Margaret’s Church, 431 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus MA. Linda (Rawding) Crooker O f Saugus. Passed on August 27,2022, away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 74. She is reunited with the love of her life and husband of 47 years, Robert E Crooker, who passed away in January. Born in Lynn, MA, Linda was the sweet daughter of the late Judson and Alice (Day) Rawding. She leaves behind her three sons and their wives whom she always referred to as her daughters, Robert J. Crooker and his wife Beth of Mansfield, William R. Crooker and his wife Tiffany of Lexington and James R. Crooker 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. 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 nearly six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If and his wife Jennifer of Saugus. She was the brother of Gary Rawding and his wife Diane of Burlington and her sister-in-law Diana Rawding of Brookfield, CT. She was predeceased by her older brother Judson Rawding of Brookfield, CT. She was the adoring grandmother of Abby and Catherine of Lexington and Holly and Jonathan of Mansfield. Linda would never forget to mention her grand dog Petunia who spoiled her with kisses and was a comfort to her until the end. Linda and Bob raised their family in Saugus Ma and enjoyed vacationing at Lake Winnipesaukee and in HarI like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview over a drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works. wichport. The most important thing in her life was family. She saw the best in everyone and made each person feel so loved. Linda’s three boys were proud of their strong, beautiful mother. Linda was larger than life, those that knew her will always think of her with a smile. Family and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Wednesday August 31.A Celebration of life was held on Thursday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to northeastanimalshelter. org

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