THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 27, 2024 Page 17 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 her childhood through her discovery of language when she was seven years old to the writing of her 12 books. She will show the audience how she speaks and reads in Braille, and her story continues through her graduation from college. This is one of our most unique, very special programs, which helps us to understand and accept the different ways people do the same things and inspires them to be the best they can be with the talents they possess. The show is 45 minutes with questions. Space is limited so registration is required. Register online at https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events or over the phone (781-231-4168). Sheryl Fae stars in 11 one-woman shows and tours throughout the country, performing for a variety of organizations for children and adults. She has been the recipient of many awards for both stage and film. Library features paranormal investigations on Oct. 3 “Paranormal Investigation with Don DeCristofaro” will be featured at the Saugus Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6-7 p.m. in the Community Room. Don will discuss paranormal investigation in general, then get into some memorable investigations, including ConMEDAL | FROM PAGE 3 low. The medal was designed by Kristopher W. Adams. SSG. DeFranzo was a Saugus hero who sacrificed his The Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC) is gearing up for the 12th Annual Trivia “Travaganza,” which is set for Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Kowloon Restaurant. All teams and players must A TEMPORARY VENUE FOR THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN: With the second floor auditorium at Town Hall undergoing several weeks of painting and restoration, selectmen had to find a substitute location for Tuesday night’s meeting. They chose the Belmonte STEAM Academy School Committee Room at 25 Dow St. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) juring House, Hell House and the USS Salem. The USS Salem is a post–World War II Heavy Cruiser and is considered to be the most actively haunted location in New England! Don will share video, photographic and audio evidence with the audience. Please register in advance using our online Events Calendar: https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events. Author Laurie King’s virtual visit on Oct. 7 Residents who use the Saugus Public Library will be able life to save the lives of his fellow soldiers in World War II. He was the first Saugus man killed during the D-Day Invasion on June 10, 1944. He is the town’s lone Medal of Honor recipient. to have an hour-long virtual visit with Laurie King, The New York Times bestselling author of the Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series, via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. Mystery lovers everywhere are welcome to meet the writer of one of the most celebrated mystery series – featuring Sherlock Holmes’ apprentice, Mary Russell, and the great detective himself – and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the publication of “The Beekeeper’s Apprentice,” the first book in the series. Follow the unlikely pair from their first meeting when the great detective, now retired, mistakes 15-year-old Mary Russell for a boy, to their most recent adventure uncovering Sherlock Holmes’s family secrets in “The Lantern’s Dance.” Library visitors can register for An Evening with Laurie King at https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events or https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=SAUGUS&curID=722396 Every registrant will be entered to win A Beekeeper’s Apprentice Gift Basket! Trivia Night Oct. 17 be registered in advance. Entry costs $250 per team, with five players to a team. The price includes an all-you-can-eat buffet. The buffet opens at 6 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. The overall winning team will win a trophy and bragging rights. Registration forms may be picked up at any Saugus public school, at the school administration building, at North Shore Bank (Route 1 South) and at Rossetti Insurance. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the teams for only $25 per person. The price includes an all-you-can-eat buffet. Please make checks payable to SBEC. For more registration information, please email Kim Lovett at Klovett@northshore-bank.com Knights planning Oct. 19 flea market and craft fair The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 plans to hold its Festive Holiday Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. The huge indoor affair is still several weeks away. But it’s not too early for participants to begin planning. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 THE MASSACHUSETTS MEDAL OF LIBERTY: This medal is awarded to Massachusetts servicemen and women who have been killed in action or who died as a result of wounds received in action. (Courtesy photo of Janice Jarosz) ELECTION DAY | FROM PAGE 11 vote to end the requirement, while 34% said they would vote to keep things as they are. The MCAS dates back to the Education Reform Bill of 1993 and was conceived as a way to measure school performance in educating students. Using the test to gauge students’ readiness for graduation came 10 years later, in 2003. The Saugus contingent attending last Saturday’s Medal of Liberty presentation to 11 Massachusetts veterans who died for their country included family members of US Army SSG Arthur F. DeFranzo, veterans officials and representatives of local veterans groups. Left to right: Front row: VFW Commander Keith McDonald, Gold Star Wife Pamela Hart, nephew Arthur DeFranzo, niece Linda Call, Parson Roby DAR member Janice Jarosz, M.G. Virginia Gaglio and VFW member Lloyd Sayles; back row: Saugus Veterans Service Officer Major (Retired) Paul Cancelliere, VFW President Joseph Roussin, nephew Gary Walsh and nieces Pamela MacDonald, Colby Zeltmann and Tessa MacDonald. Missing due to illness: niece Joanne Olsen. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) If the question passes and the graduation requirement is scrapped, kids would still have to pass necessary coursework in English, math and science – the subjects covered in the MCAS exams. Question 4: Limited Legalization and Regulation of Certain Natural Psychedelic Substances Voters seem split on Question 4, which asks whether the state should legalize some therapeutic uses of psychedelics and decriminalize possession and the growing of small amounts for home use; 42% said yes, while 44% said no, ELECTION DAY | SEE PAGE 22
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