Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 6, 2024 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 Country 2024 program for students in Grades 1-5 and 6-8 not running for a school team has begun. The popular seasonal running program directed by Coach Chris Tarantino is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 to 5 p.m. at the track behind Belmonte STEAM Academy and on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. Training distances: 1st3rd grades at 0.7 miles, 4th-5th grades at 1.2 miles and 6th-8th grades at 1.9 miles. Practice races on Saturdays (To Be Announced) at Frey Park, 285 Walnut St. in Lynn. Other important dates: • Saturday, Oct. 26: Fun Run practice at Breakheart Reservation. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. • Saturday, Nov. 2: 15th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Invitational at Willard Field in Devens. More information To Be Announced. • Monday, Nov. 11: 10th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship; 8:30 a.m. arrival and 9:30 a.m. start at Lynn, Mass., at Gannon Golf Course (60 Great Woods Rd.). Lunch will be at Prince Pizzeria following the meet. More information To Be Announced. • Program ending: Thursday, Nov. 14, wrap up session at Belmonte. The program cost: $100 for first year; $50 for athletes returning from Cross Country 2023. For more details, please contact Coach T. at 781-8546778 or email him at christophertarantino24@gmail.com. Help from the Cultural Council A press release recently arrived from the Saugus Cultural Council. Did you know that the Saugus Cultural Council has provided grants to people and organizations for artistic, educational and cultural projects since 1998? “We are committed to supporting cultural programs and events that showcase diversity and add vibrancy in the Town of Saugus,” says the press release. “This includes the visual arts, education, dance, drama, interpretive science, the environment, literature, music, public art, and wellness. “If you have an idea for a project that brings public benefit to the Saugus community, then consider applying for a grant! Our 2025 grant application period runs from September 1 through October 16, 2024. We prioritize applications from Saugus organizations, individuals, and organizers, and to projects that take place in the Town of Saugus.” More information about grant guidelines and priorities can be viewed at https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/saugus/. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Saugus Cultural Council will host an in-person grant information session in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library to provide live support in submitting an application or provide project feedback. Come with a description of your project and any questions about the grant application process. A few good “Shout Outs” The Saugus Advocate received several nominations this week from readers who wanted to cite a fellow Saugonian for a “Shout Out.” We received a “Shout Out” from Elizabeth Amico: “Lisa Poto ~ Legal Notice ~ NOTICE OF TIER CLASSIFICATION 15 SHORE ROAD SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS RELEASE TRACKING NUMBER 3-37027 A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location, which is a disposal site as defined by M.G.L. c. 21E, § 2 and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000. To evaluate the release, a Phase I Initial Site Investigation was performed pursuant to 310 CMR 40.0480. The site has been classified as TIER II pursuant to 310 CMR 40.0500. On May 22, 2024, Mr. James Hayes filed a TIER II Classification Submittal with the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). To obtain more information on this disposal site, please contact Stephen Applebaum, Vineyard Engineering & Environmental Services, 17 Salem Street, Medford, Massachusetts, 781-933-3330. The Tier Classification Submittal and the disposal site file can be viewed at MassDEP website using Release Tracking Number (RTN) 3-37027 at http://public.dep.state.ma.us/SearchableSites2/Search.aspx or at MassDEP, Northeast Regional Office, 150 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801, 978-694-3200. Additional public involvement opportunities are available under 310 CMR 40.1403(9) and 310 CMR 40.1404. September 06, 2024 GIRLS WITH PLUSH MONKEYS: Maya and Lucia Beechwood, ages five and seven, were winners in the Saugus Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. They attend school in Marblehead, but reside in Saugus. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) deserves an Extra Shoutout as she has led with great kindness and compassion, and with love of books, the Library Book Club for fifteen years and is a beloved yoga instructor as well. Thank you. Your Club Members.” Andrew Whitcomb offered a “Shout Out” to commend the town staff responsible for the successful State Primary Election: “I’d like to give a shout-out to Ellen Schena the town clerk and her staff members Christine and Karli for everything they did in this election and for the hours and time that goes into making sure everything is in order. Ellen works so hard and I know election night for her is like Santa delivering presents on Christmas.” Janice Jarosz wanted to recognize: • “Sharon Genovese and the members of Sharon’s Sneaker Crew who will be involved again in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which is set for Oct. 6.The MEG Foundation announced that the Jimmy Fund Craft Fair, sponsored by Sharon’s Sneaker Crew, will be held at the MEG building 54-58 Essex Street, Saugus, on Sept. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. • “The family of Saugus Medal of Honor recipient Arthur DeFranzo. He is one of 11 fallen heroes whose families will be honored at the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty Ceremony set for 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at 50 Maple St., Milford, Mass. Anyone who would like to attend the ceremony should contact Linda Call at 781-813-5527, or Janice Jarosz at 339-222-2178. At age 25, Staff Sgt. De Franzo was the first Saugus man killed during the D-Day invasion on June 10, 1944. He sacrificed his life on the battlefield to save the lives of his fellow soldiers.” Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services at the Saugus Public Library, wanted to recognize the many people who helped the library produce a successful summer reading program. So, she is offering a mega “Shout Out”: “We had a record-breaking turn out for summer reading this year. Families read and logged more reading than ever before! “Many thanks to the local businesses who supported summer reading this year: Soc’s Ice Cream, Kane’s Donuts, Prince Pizzeria, Banana Splitz, Saugus McDonalds, Crumble Cookies, Paradise Mini Golf, North Shore Music Theatre, Town Line Luxury Lanes, Roller World, Canobie Lake Park, In the Game Peabody, Vincari Safari, Webster First Federal Credit Union, The Tiger Institute, Applebee’s, Swan Boats and Greenway Carousel. We also want to thank The Saugus Advocate for helping get the word out. “The New Friends of Saugus Library donated hundreds of free books to kids as summer reading prizes. In honor of this year’s conservation theme, Read, Renew, Repeat, the New Friends made a charitable donation to the Jane Goodall Institute - which seeks to protect wildlife and their habitats. Many thanks also to the Foundation for the Saugus Public Library for funding for the Beanstack reading challenge software. “We are grateful to the Saugus Fire and Police departments who generously shared stories, safety information, and their cool trucks and cruisers with families. We participated in the 2024 Boston Bruins Statewide Summer Library Program, ‘When You Read, You Score!’, and one lucky family won a Bruins puck signed by David Pastrnak. “The Children’s room hosted over 100 free programs this summer, including nearly eight weeks of reading instruction for grades K-4. We held performances by jugglers, magicians, musicians, puppeteers, and live animal handlers. Kids designed their own reusable book bags, took home take & make crafts, participated in Pokemon scavenger hunts, and much more! “Congratulations once again to all the kids on their reading. We couldn’t be prouder of you and your families! “Stop by and see us this fall - or anytime. “Way to go, Saugus!” 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. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19
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