THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 16, 2022 Page 5 A Founders Day Celebration H undreds of town residents, former residents and visitors of all ages gathered at Saugus Center last Saturday (Sept. 10) for the 41st Annual Saugus Founders Day. For the fi rst time in three years, “Person of the Year” awards were presented to the outstanding man and woman citizens selected by the award’s past recipients. Founders Day was canceled in 2020 because of health concerns related to COVID-19. The town’s biggest community event returned last year. But past “Person of the Year” Award recipients did not meet to pick 2021 award recipients because of continued health concerns over COVID-19. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) “PERSON OF THE YEAR” IN 2014: award recipient Gordon Shepard and his wife Debra. 1995 “Person of the Year” Kathy Blasingame and 2002 award recipient Donna Gould, who is credited with being a key founder of Saugus Founders Day. AUTOTECH Thomas Sheehan and Laura Eisener displayed their awards in front of Saugus Town Hall following a presentation ceremony at last Saturday’s (Sept. 10) Founders Day. 2019 “Person of the Year” Award recipient Debra Dion-Faust, 2002 recipient Donna Gould and 2015 recipient Joyce Rodenhiser – who presided as Master of Ceremonies last Saturday. DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids Gt hil Wit Rd • Synthetic Blend Oil Change 2010 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 2011 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Only $79.95 Six Cylinder, Auto., 4X4, Excellent Condition, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 170K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! Super Clean, Six Cylinder, Auto., 4X4, Only 130K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $13,995 $11,900 Pictured from left to right: Saugus Selectmen Mike Serino, Jeff Cicolini and Debra Panetta, State Senator Brendan Crighton, State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino, State Representative Donald Wong and Saugus Selectman Corinne Riley. The legislators presented commendations to the two “Person of the Year” award recipients. PERSON OF THE YEAR | FROM PAGE 4 he replied, “I sure and hell try not to let it happen.” I now wish to introduce the 2022 Saugus Man of the Year, historian and award-winning author about all things Saugus – Mr. Tom Sheehan. Sheehan keeps it short Sheehan, who had told people he was going to draft an acceptance speech, spoke extemporaneously instead, recalling his interest and love of Sachems football after enjoying the 1941 season when Saugus High went undefeated and won the Class C State Championship. “In 1941, when I was 13, I walked over to Melrose,” PERSON OF THE YEAR | SEE PAGE 6 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your (Most vehicles) Full Luxury Package, Excellent Condition,
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