THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 20, 2024 Page 3 SALUTE | FROM PAGE 2 ing Saugus a better place,” said Marilyn Carlson, the 2006 “Woman of the Year,” in a short speech introducing Dunlop. “It is my pleasure to present the Woman of Year Award to Mary Dunlop,” Carlson said. Jack Klecker, a U.S. Navy veteran and last year’s “Man of the Year” at Founders Day, introduced Boomhower. Klecker noted that Boomhower is “the longest serving member” of the Arthur DeFranzo VFW Post 2346. He added that Boomhower was also “the most senior member in charge of the new construction of the VFW Post.” “He participates in many of the Saugus civic organizations supporting a need,” Klecker said. “He volunteers to help wherever he is needed. He also plays taps at the veterans programs at our cemetery,” he said. Boomhower has been a member of VFW Post 2346 since 1969 and has served as its vice commander. A Melrose native and 1965 graduate of Melrose High School, Boomhower has lived in Saugus for 45 years. Boomhower has been active with the local Veterans Food Committee and the Veterans Memorial Elementary School. He has three daughters, all who attended Saugus Public Schools and graduated from Saugus High School. “Like the people before me, everything I do is from my heart,” Boomhower said in brief remarks after receiving his award. In her speech summarizing Dunlop’s contributions to the betterment of Saugus, Carlson cited her extensive volunteerism, which continues today. “For the past 30-plus years, she has been involved in many Senior Center activSchool. She attended the Cliftondale School, the Sweetser School and the old junior high school. She graduated from St. Mary’s in Lynn and went on to Lynn Hospital School of Nursing to receive her nursing diploma and her RN license. “In succeeding years, she enjoyed her work in Pediatrics, OB-GYN and the Recovery Room at both Lynn and Union Hospitals,” Carlson said. “In addition to nursing duties, she went back to school and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Emmanuel College,” she said. State Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) and state Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) presented Dunlop and Boomhower citations on behalf of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. State Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) presented a citation from the Massachusetts State Senate to Dunlop and Boomhower. They also received a citation signed by the Saugus Board of Selectmen. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com HONORED GUESTS: Mary Dunlop and William Boomhower displayed their “Person of the Year” Award plaques after a Founders Day ceremony in front of Town Hall last Saturday. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Dr. Priti Amlani ities, including being a member of the Building Committee for the new Senior Center, being a member of TRIAD and working with the Essex County Sheriff ’s Department protecting seniors from scams,” Carlson said. “Conducting free Blood Pressure clinics at the Center to assist seniors with their health care, helping in the Gift Shop, and more recently, supervising the Greeting Cards section; also, as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 210, she has been involved in distributing poppies in memory of our veterans,” she said. In receiving her award, Dunlop stressed that her many years of volunteer work in the community “have been a very rewarding experience for sure.” “I recommend volunteering to all those who can because you are going to get a lot more out of it than you give,” she said. Dunlop was born in Medford and moved to Saugus with her family when she was four years old. Her family roots run deep in Saugus. Her parents were the original owners of the Treasure Chest Gift Shop in Cliftondale Square, and her brother, John, was a 1954 graduate of Saugus High Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 66 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
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