Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 27, 2024 CODY’S WORLD | FROM PAGE 13 contributions from younger players like a freshman guard (Perez) and sophomores (Ferraro and Haddad). Defensively, Munafo was in the right place at the right time, securing an interception off a tipped ball thanks to Saugus cornerback Pharaoh Brandenburg. “All those things are happening because his teammates around him are doing the right things as well,” Cummings said. “160 yards on the ground doesn’t happen by yourself. We had a great performance by our offensive line.” Saugus simply came up clutch on this night. Munafo scored on a 4th-and-1 from the 4-yard line in the third quarter, and he scored on a 4th-and-1 from the 1-yard line in the fourth. Saugus quarterback Jordan Rodriguez had a huge touchdown from the 5-yard line to close out the fi rst half. “If one guy goes the wrong way, or if we jump off sides, or if we make a bad play that’s not only a drive killer, we’re turning the ball over,” Cummings said. “So we’re taking points off the board and giving the other team the ball back. So it was just one of those nights where you kind of look back on it: every time we needed to make a play, somebody stepped up and did that.” Now it’s on to Lynn Tech, which is also 1-1, after a 2720 loss to Malden and a 27-26 win over Montachusett. Cummings recalled last year’s close matchup where Lynn Tech initially took the lead before a few key plays helped Saugus regain control in a 27-18 win. He described Lynn Tech as a scrappy team with unconvention~LEGAL NOTICE~ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM Notice of Waterways Permit Application pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 91 Waterways Permit Application Number 24-WW01-0084-APP Applicant: Wheelabrator Saugus Inc. Project Location: Rumney Marshes ACEC, Saugus River, 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, Essex County Notification Date: October 3, 2024 Public Comments Deadline: October 17, 2024 Public Notice is hereby given of the Chapter 91 Permit Application by Wheelabrator Saugus Inc. for maintenance dredging with insignificant deviation from the previously authorized dredging footprint within the Rumney Marshes Area of Critical Environmental Concern in Flowed Tidelands of the Saugus River off 100 Salem Turnpike in Saugus, Essex County. The Department has determined that the proposed project is a Water-Dependent Use project. Written comments must be sent within fifteen (15) days of the Notification Date by October 17, 2024 to Susan You at susan.you@mass.gov or MassDEP Waterways Regulation Program c/o Susan You at 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02114. The Department will consider all written comments on this application received by the Public Comments Deadline. Failure of any aggrieved person or group of ten (10) citizens or more to submit written comments to the Waterways Regulation Program by the Public Comments Deadline will result in the waiver of any right to an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with 310 CMR 9.13(4)(c). The group of citizens must include at least five (5) citizens who are residents of the municipality in which the proposed project is located. A public hearing may be held at the request of the Municipal Official. Project plans and documents for the Waterways application are on file for public viewing electronically at: https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/EEA/PublicApp/ (enter 24-WW01-0084-APP in the Refined Search Page in the field for Record ID). If you need assistance, please contact susan.you@mass.gov or if you do not have access to email, please leave a message at (617) 292-5929 and you will be contacted with alternative options. September 27, 2024 al off ensive formations, using unbalanced setups and a variety of players in the backfi eld, which requires extra practice time to adjust to. The team’s unique approach makes it challenging to identify eligible receivers and manage extra gaps on the fi eld. “Coach [James] Runner does a great job over there with his guys,” Cummings said. “They also have some really good young talent. I mean, their quarterback last year, he was an eighth grader, and he was their starter, and he had a very good day against us. He’s a freshman this year. He’s still there. It’s very rare that you get a freshman quarterback that has a lot of experience. He’s a very polished quarterback, and they have some really good speed in the skill positions and some good size up front.” Sa nir Sa a nior y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Arrange Your Own Cremation Service Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to arrange a simple cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money. Can you off er any tips that can help me with this? Still Kicking Dear Kicking, If you’re looking for a simple and aff ordable way to go, cremation is an excellent choice, and one that’s become exceedingly popular in the United States. About 60 percent of Americans are now choosing cremation over a traditional burial, versus only around 20 percent in the mid-1990s. Why the big shift? Price is a key reason. A basic cremation can cost as little as $700 to $1,200, depending on your location and provider, versus $7,500 or more for a traditional funeral and cemetery burial. Geography is another factor, as many families are spread across the country, making future gravesite visits less common. Here are a few tips to help you arrange your cremation and ensure you get a good deal. Shop Around You can arrange a cremation through a funeral home or a cremation-only business, but it’s wise to shop around because prices vary widely. It’s not unusual for one funeral home to charge $1,000, while another charges $4,000 or more for the same service. Call fi ve or six funeral homes or cremation-only businesses in your area and ask them how much they charge for a “direct cremation,” which is the most affordable option there is. With direct cremation, there’s no embalming, viewing or memorial service. It only includes the essentials: transportation of the body; required paperwork such as death certifi cates; the cremation itself; and return of the ashes to the family, usually within a week. If you want a viewing, memorial service or anything beyond what a direct cremation provides, ask the funeral home for an itemized price list so you know exactly what you’re paying for. All funeral providers are required by law to provide this. To locate nearby funeral homes, Google “cremation” or “funeral” followed by your city and state. You can also shop and compare prices from funeral homes in your area at Funeralocity.com. Cheaper Urns The urn is another item that can drive up your cremation costs. Funeral home urns usually cost around $100 to $350, but you aren’t required to get one. After cremation, your family will receive your ashes in a thick plastic bag inside a cardboard box. This is all they need if you intend to have your ashes scattered, but if your family wants something to display, Amazon. com and Walmart.com both sell a wide variety of urns for under $50. Green Cremation If you’re an environmentally conscious person, there’s also a green cremation option you should know about called “alkaline hydrolysis” that chemically dissolve the body. This is a gentler, more eco-friendly process than traditional cremation, which uses combustion. It’s legal in more than 20 states, and costs around $2,000 to $3,500. Google search “alkaline hydrolysis” followed by your city or state to fi nd for a provider. Free Cremation If you’re interested in a free fi - nal farewell, you may want to consider donating your body to a university medical facility. After using your body for medical research or surgical practice they will cremate your remains for free, and either bury or scatter your ashes in a local cemetery or return them to your family, usually within a year. To fi nd a medical school near you that accepts body donations, the University of Florida off ers an online directory at Anatbd.acb. med.ufl .edu/usprograms. Whatever arrangements you end up making, make sure you tell your family your wishes so they will know what to do and who to call after your death. Also, if you have a written agreement with any funeral/cremation provider, give them a copy to let them know if you’ve prepaid or not. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ior
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