THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 30, 2022 Page 13 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 truly enjoys providing the community with pumpkins and hosting this great fall event.” Now that the pumpkins have arrived for the 20th year in what has become an iconic community event, go over to the church lawn on Hamilton Street across the street from Saugus Town Hall and pick one out to take home.The pumpkins came all the way from the Navajo Reservation near Farmington, N.M. And the profits will go for a good cause – split between the Navajo Reservation and the First Congregational Church. Folks will be able to buy pumpkins daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31, Halloween. 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 the mention in the subject line, “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph. Anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Legion breakfasts resume Saugus American Legion Post 210 is hosting its popular breakfasts again – from 8 - 9 a.m. on Fridays. The price is $8 for those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. Bon appétit! A chance to vote early The Town Clerk’s Office has posted the early voting hours for the Nov. 8 general election on the town website. The First Week of Early Voting Saturday, October 22nd – 9 am to 3 p.m. No Sunday Monday, October 24th – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 25th – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 26th – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 27th – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, October 28th – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Second Week of Early Voting Saturday, October 29th – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last day to register to vote) No Sunday Monday, October 31st – 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 1st – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 2nd – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, November 3rd – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, November 4th – 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We have a winner! Congratulations to Sue Fleming for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched?” Contest. She is one of several readers answering correctly. But Sue was the only one to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is Laura Eisener, Our Saugus Town’s Woman of the Year 2022! “After two long years of No Woman and Man of the Year, we finally were able to have a new 2022. “ Laura Eisener and Thomas Sheehan! Laura was Celebrated at the Town’s Founders Day and given a beautiful plaque.Her receiving the award was featured in the Sept. 16 Saugus Advocate, with a cover photo and a story. “In this article, our proud Saugonian, Woman of the Year 2022 mentions how she lives a few streets over from the house where her mother was born in and her deep roots and solid devotion to Saugus. She gives much credit to the people she works side by side with in organizations and to her family; her husband Saugus Iron Works ranger Paul and her niece Monique and her parents who made Saugus their home. “Laura is President of the Saugus Historical Society, a member of SAVE , member of the Saugus Garden Club (who was awarded Unsung Hero award in 2021.)She Volunteered and worked in the Saugus Iron Works herb garden and Saugus Community Garden growing food for the Saugus Food pantry. “Laura continually writes a weekly article “Saugus Gardens “in her Garden column in the Saugus Advocate (which is featured on page 17, in this same Saugus Advocate edition mentioned above.) Laura teaches a class at North Shore Community College in “Urban Tree Care “and works at a Nursery in Peabody. “Laura, you’re an absolute gift to Saugus that keeps on giving! Congratulations “You sure do shine brightly! “Thank you “Yours Truly , “ The SketchArtist” What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For school children looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. Makeup FX 101 Check out Halloween makeup by Decimated Designs, which is set for Thursday, Oct. 13th, 6-7 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Grade 6+ please. Please sign up in advance. We will cover the do’s and don’ts of effects makeup,hygiene, how to get started, how pro’s make monsters jump to life, and some tricks to improve your costumes/makeup at home. Volunteer to be used in a demonstration and get your makeup done! To register, go to the Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, call 781-231-4168 or go on your computer to sauguspubliclibrary.org Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a new monthly sewing class for adults, which will be held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is Monday, Oct. 17. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing, mending torn fabric and will move onto more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (see sauguspubliclibrary.org) A neat, new teen club The New Manga & Anime Club began recently and its second meeting is coming up tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 1), from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED? If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who’s being sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978 683-7773. Anyone who identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper between now and Tuesday at Noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Dunkin’ Donuts in the Food Court at the Saugus Square One Mall. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) snacks! Grades 6 & up. Club meetings will continue on Saturdays, through May, from 10-11 a.m.. They will be held Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 7, Feb 4, March 4, April 1, and May 13. Please sign up in advance, call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk. https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/new-manga-anime-club.../ Saugus Public Library 295 Central Street Saugus Mass. Owls for Oct. 1 at the Iron Works! The World of Owls Presented by Wingmasters and the Saugus Public Library Wingmasters will be at the Saugus Iron Works Saturday Oct. 1 at 10:30 am. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on! No registration is required. This free program is recommended for adults, teens and children ages 6 and up. Check our website after 9:15 the day of the event for weather-related updates. Owls are probably more misunderstood than any other kind of bird. These are hunting birds, yet their sharp beaks and talons are partly hidden under feathers. Owls have more and softer feathers than other birds, and this unique plumage gives them a plump, rounded look. Add an upright posture and huge eyes set in front like ours, and you have what looks irresistibly like a small, bemused person wearing a fur coat. In reality, owls are superbly adapted nocturnal hunters. This program shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight, hearing and flight to survive THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK
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