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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 21, 2022 Page 19 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 go ahead and check out “All About Crystals with Leeza Masia,” which is set for Thursday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room of the Saugus Public Library. This presentation is geared toward kids in the 5th grade and up. Leeza will be showcasing some of her favorite crystals from her personal collection. She will talk about geological & metaphysical aspects of crystals, and how to cleanse and “charge” any stone. Learn which chakras particular crystals associate with and how to make two types of crystal grids. There will be a crystal giveaway at the end of the workshop! Please sign up in advance. Call 781-231-4168 or come to the Reference Desk. Youth Cross Country Hey, parents! If you have a child or several kids who could use an opportunity to get into a healthier lifestyle, which might, in turn, lead to better academic scores, consider getting them to sign up for Youth Cross Country. Here’s a simple outline of what this entails. Who: any Saugus child in grades one through five. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., at the Belmonte Track; Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation. Dates: The program will last through Nov. 15. Why: to learn to enjoy cross-country running and make new friends. Cost: $100 for new runners, $50 for returning runners. This weekly program is guided by Coach Steve Boudreau and Coach Chris Tarantino. Children will learn good stretching techniques and the basics of exercise and cross-country running. Best of all, this is a great way to make new friends. Participants need to wear a good pair of sneakers, dress in comfortable running clothes and bring a water bottle. For more details, contact Coach T (Not Mr. T.) at 781-854-6778. Sounds like a worthwhile and affordable fitness program with lots of upside for grade school kids. Recalling a Route 1 Restaurant legacy Like any newspaper, large or small, we make mistakes. And when they are brought to our attention, we correct them. Even if the error occurs in this column – which is an eclectic column that contains upcoming events, local political satire, editorial barbs, positive “shout outs” to praise Saugonians who contribute to the betterment of their hometown, the “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest and “the sketch artist’s” answer to the previous week’s sketch, and some interesting reader feedback. So it goes that Prince Pizzeria owner Steven Castraberti wrote this remark to feedback section of The Advocate News website recently: “Mark Vogler wrote in Oct 7 issue that Leonard Zohn was the owner of Prince Pizzeria. News to me!! fact check time!” Castraberti also texted me “Mark this is Steve from Prince. Who told you Leonard Zahn was the owner here. Simply wrong. We publish numerous items in “The Sounds of Saugus” from press releases announcing upcoming events. And one item appearing in the Oct. 7 column titled “Autism Eats and Wally” did incorrectly identify Lenard Zohn as “owner of Prince Pizzeria” who was “hosting the restaurant’s annual Autism Eats with Red Sox Wally” event at the restaurant on Oct. 13. Clearly it was an error. I have never interviewed or met Steve Castraberti during my six-and-a-half-plus years as editor of The Saugus Advocate. But I’m very familiar with his family’s legacy that turned the Route 1 pizza drive-in/ joint into a Route 1 restaurant landmark. The late Arthur Castraberti – the current owner’s dad – had a dream of owning his own restaurant. The U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II worked for Prince Macaroni Manufacturing Company, which owned a 12-seat drive-in pizza place in Saugus, known as the “The Leaning Tower of Pizza,” according to the historical account on Prince Pizzeria’s website. He later bought the pizza joint, which he named Prince Pizzeria, and turned it into a Greater Boston dining destination and area function venue that seats up to 650 guests and has become one of the largest independent restaurants in the country. Steve Castraberti took over as the owner after his dad’s death in 2011. Over the past six-plus years in Saugus, I’ve covered a number of banquets and special events, such as “Unsung heroes” of Saugus Public Schools, post-election political parties and the Saugus Lions Club’s Saugus High-Peabody senior football banquet. I’ve also conducted a number of interviews for stories while munching on slices of pizza. And I always enjoy reading the messages on the sign board in the parking lot facing Route 1. I’m still not sure how the error happened in the Oct. 7 edition. But I’m sure many more Saugus Advocate readers will notice this correction more than our goof that was published two weeks ago. And crafting a correction gave us the opportunity to share this rich local restaurant history with our readers – many of them who pass by Prince Pizzeria daily. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney writes in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Program Resumes for the 22-23 School Year (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families that enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/ vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTO’s, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five c/o Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at: https://givebutter. com/HealthySaugus Saugus seeks student poll workers Town Clerk Ellen Schena’s Office is looking for student election workers. It is a great way for them to learn how their government functions and how important it is to vote. Sixteen-year-old students are eligible to work a half day (six to eight hours); 17-18-year-old students may work a full day (eight to 12 hours). All students can receive community service, which is imperative to them in order to satisfy their High School requirement mandated for graduation, or they can be paid for their hours worked. In addition, the Town Clerk’s Office will gladly write letters of recommendation for the National Honor Society, Colleges, etc. Interested students can stop by Town Hall or contact the Town Clerk’s Office to apply for work. Ask for Andrew DePatto, the Saugus Election Coordinator. He can be reached at 781-231-4102. Food pantry prepares for Thanksgiving Debora de Paula Hoyle, Administrative Assistant at Cliftondale Congregational Church, submitted the following announcement on behalf of the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, which operates with a team of volunteers out of the church basement each Friday: “Every year the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry provides the local community with Thanksgiving meals that include a frozen turkey, fresh produce, dessert, and Thanksgiving staples like cranberry sauce, gravy, and stuffing. Last year, we served over 70 families with full meals and anticipate potentially serving more this year with the increasing cost of groceries. “We welcome anyone in need to register to receive a Thanksgiving meal on Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. between now and Friday, November 11. Pick up information will be provided upon registering. “We also count on the generosity of the community. We are seeking donations of non-perishable food items (please no frozen or refrigerated items), grocery store gift cards, and financial contributions. Deliveries may be brought to the side door of the Cliftondale Congregational Church (the driveway between the church and the MEG building) on any Friday morning through Nov. 11 between 8-11 a.m. “The Food Pantry will be closed on Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.” “P.S. The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is an all-volunteer, collaborative, non-profit, religious organization composed of the town’s churches and community members; donations are tax deductible. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure that our neighbors in need enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving! For more information, please contact 781 233 2663, or email cliftondalecc.org.” If you would like to volunteer or donate to the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, please contact Pastor Joe Hoyle, Executive Director at office@clindalecc.org or 781233-2663. The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., distributing prepackaged groceries (including meat and produce) at 50 Essex St. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.

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