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SAUGUS D Fall Back Your Clock 1 Hour Saturday Night! all B ou AD CATET D CAT SACHEM SPORTS GREATS By Mark E. Vogler S ix times during 2023, drivers drove their cars into businesses or homes. At least six more incidents involving motor vehicles crashing into buildings have happened during the first 10 months of this year, increasing the total to 12 since Jan. 2 of 2023, according to accident reports obtained by The Saugus Advocate. “Distracted driving is probaThis 1954 Bowman football card displays the legendary Arthur Spinney, one the most famous athletes who ever played football or any other sport at Saugus High School. He was a three-time All-Pro off ensive lineman who helped the Baltimore Colts win two NFL titles. He’s one of 25 Sachems Hall of Famers selected as The Saugus Advocate’s “Terrifi c Twenty-Five.” Please see inside for the story. bly contributing to this,” Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli said in an interview this week, after reviewing his department’s accident reports. “It’s one thing to be talking on the phone. Texting on the phone is another thing,” he said. The motor-vehicle-into-building statistics appear to be high over the past two years, according to Ricciardelli. “But when you look at all of the reports, there doesn’t seem to be any real pattern you can point to,” the chief ATE Vol. 26, No.44 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, November 1, 2024 Motor vehicles vs. buildings Out of control cars have crashed into a dozen Saugus businesses and homes over the past two years added. “It’s not just elderly people. You have people of all ages involved in this,” he said. The ages for 11 of the motor vehicle-building accidents (the driver of one car struck a building and fl ed) range from a 17-year-old girl to a 90-year-old woman. Two of the drivers are in their 20s, two are in their 50s, two are in their 60s and three are in their 70s. In the case of several of the drivers – including last month’s crashes into the Dunkin’ on Lincoln Avenue in Cliftondale and the CVS at 1075 Broadway (Route 1 South), police have notifi ed the state Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) about the driver being an immediate threat. “There are all sorts of circumstances why these accidents happen,” Chief Ricciardelli noted. “When the driver can’t articulate why it happened, or if a medical emergency contributed to it, that’s a concern. And we would put in for an immediate threat [notifi cation to the RMV],” the chief said. MOTOR VEHICLES | SEE PAGE 2 Over 51 5-Star Reviews on Google & Yelp! (857) 417-1936 / Contact@vtechautoservices.com Check Engine Light On? We Can Help! Our Services include: * Tune-Up * Lube, Oil & Filter * Tire Services * Exhaust * Transmission * AC / Heating System * Maintenance We Service All Makes & Model Vehicles 24 Winter Street, Saugus Open Daily 8AM - 5 PM / Closed Saturday & Sunday Mid-grade Regular $3.59 2.85 49 31 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.95 Order online at angelosoil.com

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 MOTOR VEHICLES | FROM PAGE 1 Here is a look at the 12 accidents involving motor vehicles going into buildings over the past two years, based on a review of the accident reports and summary comments that Saugus Police made to The Saugus Advocate: Jan. 2, 2023, Macy’s parking lot, 1201 Broadway (Route 1 South): A 74-year-old Winthrop man crashed into the glass front doors of Macy’s in his 2009 Lincoln at 2:06 p.m. Summary comment: The driver said the gas pedal got stuck, struck Macy’s door entrance. From the accident report of Officer Nicholas Cardinale: the driver said that while reversing out of his parking space, his vehicle’s gas pedal got stuck. This caused him to lose control of his vehicle, which traveled over two lanes of traffic and a traffic island before colliding into the front entrance. The officer submitted “an immediate threat” report to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Jan. 18, 2023, Centerless Grinding, 192 Central St.: A 20-year-old Malden woman was in the parking lot when the car she was in crashed into the fence at Centerless Grinding at 8:41 p.m. Summary comment: stolen MV driven into fence of business. From the accident report of Officer Jacob C. Roy: A male exited the vehicle wearing a black ski mask before getting into a gray Charger with a plate that came back stolen. Feb. 19, 2023, Plaster Fun Time, 880 Broadway (Route 1 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net A BIZARRE ROUTE ONE BUILDING CRASH: These two demolished cars wound up inside the vacant Boston Market on Route North in Saugus when the driver of a Volvo SUV struck a parked car last November. (Courtesy photo of Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli) North): The unknown driver of a motor vehicle struck the front brick wall of the business and left the scene at 12:17 a.m. Summary comment: MV struck front of building then fled the scene. Officer Tyler DiFlumeri noted that the front brick wall caved in from the collision. April 6, 2023, Ocean State Job Lot, 444 Broadway (Route 1 North): A 76-year-old Peabody man was pulling into a parking spot and crashed into the glass storefront of the building. Summary comment: Driver was parking in the lot and mistook the gas pedal for the brake pedal, striking the front of the building. Officer Thomas Wilson said in his report that he filed a request to the Registry of Motor Vehicles for “an immediate threat.” He noted that the driver drove onto the curb and crashed into the handicapped parking sign before accelerating into the storefront. June 17, 2023, Elder Law Office at 5 Essex St.: A 78-yearold Malden woman was traveling around the rotary when she wound up crashing into the Elder Law Office. Summary comment: The car was struck by another MV, forcing it to sideswipe the side of a commercial building, causing light damage. Nov. 11, 2023, King Motor Cars, Inc., 168 Broadway (Route 1 North): At 7:23 p.m., a 62-year-old Boston man traveling North on Broadway veered off the road at a high rate of speed and struck a parked car, causing both cars to collide with the front entryway of the business. Summary Comment: Driver veered off the roadway at high speed (reason unknown) striking building (heavy damage). Officer Stephen M. Poliskey noted in his report that firefighters and emergency workers freed the driver from his car and transported him to Massachusetts General Hospital. The man was later charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and possession of a Class A substance. MOTOR VEHICLES | SEE PAGE 8

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ A panel picks its “Terrifi c Twenty-Five” among Saugus High School Sports Hall of Famers Editor’s Note: With 10 former Sachem Sports Greats scheduled to be inducted tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 2) into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame, we decided to assemble a group of local sports experts to compile a list of 10 top Sachem athletes to add to the list we published in a Dec. 1, 2017, article titled “The Fabulous 15.” Those athletes stood out as the greatest Sachems of all time among the more than 200 athletes who had already been inducted since 1987. This year’s panel includes several former coaches and Hall of Fame Committee members who participated in the 2017 selection. Our list doesn’t rank the Saugus Hall of Famers individually. And there’s certainly room for argument on behalf of athletes who didn’t make the list. The purpose is to spur some discussion and pride among Sachem sports fans about sports greats of the past as the Sachem High School Sports Hall of Fame prepares to welcome 10 more outstanding former student athletes who competed for Saugus High School. H ere are The Saugus Advocate’s “Terrific Twenty-Five” – whose names are among dozens inscribed on plaques for people who make up the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 AN ALL-AMERICAN TRACK STAR AT SAUGUS HIGH: Olisa Obiefuna, Saugus High School Class of 2012, distinguished himself as the greatest Sachem athlete in track & fi eld the day he became an All-American in the Triple Jump. Tomorrow night (Saturday, November 2), he will be inducted into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) TERRIFIC TWENTY-FIVE | SEE PAGE 10 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After 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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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 5 Making the Square Safer The town follows through on a selectman riley’s recommendation to install new fl ashing pedestrian crossing lights in Cliftondale By Mark E. Vogler C orinne Riley wasn’t yet on the Board of Selectmen when she recommended to State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) several years ago that he should go after funding for fl ashing pedestrian signs she had seen in a neighboring community. Wong credited Riley – his former campaign manager – with suggesting “a great idea” to him after he obtained a $50,000 state grant to buy pedestrian crosswalk signs in Saugus more than three years ago. “When I saw them in Melrose, that was the fi rst time I ever saw them, and I thought we needed to get those here,” Riley told The Saugus Advocate in an April 2021 interview, shortly after Wong had announced that he had sought and received a grant that could probably buy enough solar-powered electric signs that could be installed at 10 intersections, a pair at each intersection. Riley had hoped that a few of the flashing pedestrian crossing lights would be installed in Cliftondale. Since the town’s receipt of the grant three years ago, fl ashing pedestrian lights have been installed at intersections where the Northern Strand Community Trail passes through town as well as at other locations that have been targeted as priorities for correcting dangerous traffi c conditions for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in the community. Town Manager Scott Crabtree recently announced the installation of two new sets of fl ashing pedestrian crossing lights at high-volume crosswalks in Cliftondale Square. “The illuminated fl ashing lights and signage are designed to capture the attention of drivers as they approach crosswalks,” Town Manager Crabtree said in a press release issued by his offi ce. “Having these lighting systems in place improves safety for pedestrians and motorists alike,” Crabtree said. The solar-powered systems feature a button that pedestrians can push to activate fl ashing warning lights as they cross the street. Bright yellow pedestrian signs and diagonal arrow signs accompany the fl ashing lights to alert motorists traveling in both directions about the crosswalks. The pedestrian crossing lights are located on Jackson Street just before the entrance to the Cliftondale Rotary, with the other system extending from Banana Splitz across Lincoln Avenue to the Mobil gas station. The lighting systems are funded through a state grant. Riley, who has continued to advocate for the improvements since being elected to the Board of Selectmen five years ago, said she believes the pedestrian crossing lights represent a proactive approach to reduce the chances of accidents involving pedestrians. “I’m glad the town has taken this important step to make it easier for pedestrians to safely navigate the rotary area,” Riley said. “The addition of these flashing pedestrian crossing lights definitely benefits public safety in Cliftondale Square.” The Police Department has worked with the town in identifying locations where the fl ashing pedestrian crossing lights could be installed. Cliftondale Square was one of three locations that Wong had suggested to selectmen for placing the crosswalk lights. “When I fi rst worked with Representative Wong on getting the More Choices. More Savings. LOCK IT IN WHILE YOU CAN. 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Because of additional traffi c using Cliftondale as a cut-through, it defi nitely isn’t as safe as it could be, especially with the big construction trucks and 18 wheelers that go through our town,” Riley said. “But because it’s a public road, it’s very difficult for the town to stop trucks from using our streets. Enforcement of speed limits and yielding to pedestrians will be a great help as well, and it’s not just for cars and trucks, but for electric bikes and scooters too. I hope that residents and other motorists will also do their part, by focusing on the road rather than smartphones while driving,” she said. Riley suggested that more needs to be done to make the streets of Cliftondale safer for everybody. “An additional step I would like to see is the addition of a few traffi c cameras around Cliftondale. I think that cameras would provide peace of mind to residents and business owners in Cliftondale,” Riley said. “Public safety is the top priority for the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager, and we’ll continue to explore all areas to improve public safety to protect the residents of Saugus.” SQUARE SAFER | SEE PAGE 22

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 7 CAMPAIGN 2024 | FROM PAGE 4 people 21 and older to grow, possess and use certain natural psychedelic substances – may pass also. The Republican Party view Saugus Republican Town Committee Chair Chris Luongo predicted that former President Trump would carry Saugus as well as the country. “I do believe Trump will get in,” Luongo said. “I think the electoral votes will be a landslide and the popular votes will be close,” he said. “Imagine if World War III starts and we have Kamala as our commander in chief? That would be awful. I pray to God that we take the presidency, the House and the Senate. Right now, it’s so close, I don’t know what’s going to happen. I hope the country turns around. I don’t think we can do another four years [of a Democrat in the White House],” he said. Luongo said he believes that Trump will carry Saugus. “I think Saugus will go red this time for the presidency,” Luongo said. “I see a lot of positive feedback around town,” he said. Luongo is not optimistic about the prospects of Republican Challenger John Deaton beating incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren. “If it were any other state, John Deaton would win,” he said. “I’m not optimistic because of the system we’re playing under [in Massachusetts],” he said, referring to a system of government which is dominated by one party (Democrats). “I don’t believe mailing ballots out to every household. I think this system is messed up,” he said. “I have no problem with In-Person voting because you have a chain of custody when it comes to the ballots. You don’t have that with the ballots that are mailed out,” he said. Luongo said he would like to see a system of term limits for elected offi cials be established in Massachusetts. As far as the fi ve ballot questions, Luongo said he wonders about Question One and how it refl ects on the nature of Massachusetts state government. “Why would that be a question – that the state auditor doesn’t have control over the state Legislation,” he said. The Ballot Highlights The two-page offi cial specimen ballot includes: · A showdown between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump. · A race for the U.S. Senate, with Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Warren seeking another six-year term over Republican challenger John Deaton. · Five ballot questions, including several controversial ones. Question 1 if approved would authorize the state auditor to audit the state Legislature. The measure initiated by Diana DiZoglio received no vote from the Senate or House of Representatives. Question 2, if passed, would eliminate the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in mathematics, science, technology and English in order to receive a high school diploma. Question 3, if passed, would provide Transportation Network Drivers with the right to form unions and to collectively bargain with Transportation Network Companies. Question 4, if passed, would allow people 21 and older to grow, possess and use certain natural psychedelic substances in certain circumstances. Question 5, if passed, would gradually increase the minimum hourly wage an employer must pay a tipped worker over the course of fi ve years, from 64 percent of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2025, to 100 percent of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2029. · Essex County Clerk of Courts Thomas Driscoll, Jr., a Democrat seeking reelection in a race contested by two challengers: Todd R. Angilly, an unenrolled candidate from Lynnfi eld, and Doris V. Rodriguez, an Independent candidate from Lawrence. · A race for the Registry of Deeds seat for the Essex Southern District between Eileen M. Duff, a Democrat from Gloucester, and Jonathan Edward Ring, a Rockport Republican. As of Aug. 7, there were CAMPAIGN 2024 | SEE PAGE 10 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 9 ~ The Old Sachem ~ The history of women’s rights in America By Bill Stewart O n March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams wrote to her husband and the Continental Congress to “remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember, all men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.” Earlier the Province of Pennsylvania (now the state of Pennsylvania) in 1718 gave women the right to own and manage property in their own name, followed by Maine in 1821. Slowly the states of early America gave women rights that only men had before. Eventually the 19th Amendment would be passed – granting women the right to vote. I will show you the Seneca Falls Convention, then about a Massachusetts woman involved in women’s rights that you probably never heard of. The first women’s rights convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York, on July 19, 1850. It was formed to discuss the social, civil and religious thoughts that women had to live through in early America. It was held in the Wesleyan Chapel and was held over two days. The meeting was organized by local female Quakers and included Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The event was planned when Lucretia Mott, a Quaker in the Philadelphia area, came to Seneca Falls. The meeting had six sessions that included a lecture on law, a humorous presentation and many discussions about the role of women in society. They prepared two documents, the Declaration of Sentiments and a list of resolutions, to be debated and modified before being written for signatures. They had a heated debate about women’s right to vote. Frederick Douglass, the only African American in attendance, argued eloquently for inclusion, and the resolution was included. One hundred of the 300 attendees signed the documents – mostly women. Mott was a women’s right activist, abolitionist and religious reformer from Massachusetts. She was strongly opposed to slavery and a supporter of William Lloyd Garrison and his American Anti-Slavery Society. She published a book, “Discourse on Woman,” and later founded Swarthmore College. She was born Lucretia Coffin on January 3, 1793, in Nantucket, a child of Quaker parents. At 13 she attended a Quaker boarding school in New York State and eventually she became a teaching assistant. She met her future husband, James Mott, at the school, and they married in 1811. In 1821 Lucretia became a Quaker minister in Philadelphia. She and her husband became members of the Society of Friends, and she identified increasingly with more Dear Saugus Here’s a “big thanks” from the Pumpkin Patch T he First Congregational Church in Saugus Center extends a “big thanks” to all who supported the Pumpkin Patch this year. A successful event was the result of all those who helped unload the trucks, those who volunteered to do shifts selling pumpkins and those who purchased pumpkins. This was the 22nd Annual Pumpkin Patch, which couldn’t have been done without the support of the Saugus community. See you next year! The “Pumpkin Patch” organizers and the First Congregational Church of Saugus SEE YOU NEXT YEAR: A message of appreciation from First Congregational Church, especially the organizers of “the Pumpkin Patch.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s liberal and progressive trends in American religious life, and formed the Free Religious Association in Boston in 1867. She died on November 11, 1880, in Chilton Hills, which is now a part of Philadelphia. Women’s rights continues to this day with Hillary Clinton before (2016) and Kamala Harris now as candidates for the Presidency. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column – sometimes about sports. He also opines on current or historical events or famous people.) “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 TERRIFIC TWENTY-FIVE | FROM PAGE 3 Mike Soper This 1984 Saugus High School graduate was a threesports star for the Sachems. He was a Northeastern Conference (NEC) Baseball All-Star for two years and an MVP in baseball for NEC. In basketball, he was the scoring leader in the NEC. In golf, he was an All-Star on a championship golf team. After High School, he played baseball at the University of Alabama, where he won the Paul “Bear” Bryant Award for baseball. Soper was drafted out of Alabama by the Cleveland Indians. He was one of only two Saugus High baseball players drafted by the Major Leagues. While with the Cleveland Indians organization, he played for four years. In 1991 he set a Minor League record as a closer with 41 saves, winning the Cleveland Indians Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award. Shoulder problems kept him from pitching in the Major Leagues. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? 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John Nicolo Another three-sports star for the Sachems – he was an All-Scholastic in baseball and award-winning football player for the Sachems at halfback. Nicolo made All-American in football and baseball at Ithaca College. He was named Male Athlete of the Year at Ithaca in 1980 and was inducted into the Ithaca College Sports Hall of Fame. As senior captain and the team’s shortstop, Nicolo was named the World Series Most Valuable Player after setting records for most runs (nine) and hits (12) in the. NCAA baseball championship tournament. He was also a member of Ithaca’s 1979 national champion football team. He played for one season of Minor League baseball for the Auburn Americans in the New York-Pennsylvania League. He was also a football Head Coach at Saugus High. Alex Winn This 1966 Saugus High graduate was a star center on the basketball team and is the alltime leading scorer in Saugus High School history, scoring 1,610 points. He led the Essex County League in scoring for three straight years for the Sachems. Winn also was a key player on Saugus High’s 1965 baseball team that fi nished as Essex County League Champions. He played right fi eld and batted .465. He was the second leading career scorer at Dartmouth College when he graduated. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons. “He was the best basketball player who ever played for Saugus,” Stewart said. Arthur Spinney He became one of the most famous athletes who ever played at Saugus High School. He was an All-Scholastic football player in 1943 and 1944 at Saugus High School. After graduating from Saugus High, he played end for Boston College and later made the BC Hall of Fame. He switched to off ensive guard and played for eight years for the Baltimore Colts. Spinney played for two NFL championship teams with the Colts: in 1958 and 1959. He was co-captain of the Colts. He played in “The Greatest Game Ever Played” – between the Colts and the Giants when Alan Ameche scored CAMPAIGN 2024 | FROM PAGE 7 22,154 total registered voters in Saugus. That included 4,928 Democrats, 2,110 Republicans, 14,852 unenrolled and 59 Libertarians. Where to vote in Saugus Precinct/Polling Locations the touchdown against the Giants in 1958, the Sudden Death Overtime game that led to Baltimore’s victory and put pro football in the National Limelight. He was an assistant coach for the New England Patriots and Boston College. Sardi Nicolo This 1950 Saugus High graduate was a halfback who helped lead the Sachems to consecutive state football titles in 1948 and 1949. He also played baseball at Saugus High. He was an All-Scholastic player who went on to play football at LSU. He was John Nicolo’s father. Kristin Potito Lary This 1985 Saugus High graduate was All-Scholastic in fi eld hockey and basketball for the Sachems in the early 80s. As a member of the University of Southern Maine fi eld hockey and basketball teams, she has the unique distinction of going to the Final Four in two sports – basketball and fi eld hockey. She was fi rst team All-American Division III in fi eld hockey. Sandra Whyte This 1987 Saugus High graduate excelled in fi eld hockey and softball. Whyte went on to star in college, too. She was named the Ivy League’s Woman Player of the Year in Ice Hockey for Harvard University in 1991 and 1992. She was a member of the National Hockey Team. She scored a goal and assisted on two others in Team USA’s Gold Medal performance against Canada in the 1998 Olympics – Saugus’ only Gold Medal Olympian. Pam Thornton She was a three-sports star for the Sachems. She was the first area high school player in the early 1980s to score 1,000 career points. She scored 1,080 career points for the Saugus High basketball team. And that’s without the three-point Olisa Obiefuna was also a two-time All-American in the Triple Jump at Wingate University in North Carolina. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) shot, too. She also played softball and soccer. She continued her basketball career for Boston College, where she played for four years. Steve Peach This 1981 Saugus High School graduate was a three-sport athlete. He was an All-Scholastic quarterback for the Sachems. In baseball, he was a pitcher for the Saugus champion tournament team in 1981. In basketball, he played for Coach David Soper, who used him as his sixth man. He was named the “Sixth Man of the Year” in the NEC that year. He was heavily recruited by Syracuse and Boston College, and he decided on going to Syracuse, where he started as a freshman. After that, he transferred to BC as a junior and was the backup to Doug Flutie and was also the punter for the BC Eagles in the Cotton Bowl. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 11 TERRIFIC TWENTY-FIVE | FROM PAGE 10 Another three-sport athlete at Saugus High, he was the quarterback on a strong Saugus High football team and led them to a championship in 1959. He played for four years on the Saugus High baseball team. In hockey, Mathews’ best sport, he was a three-year All-Star in the Essex County League and was the leading scorer for Saugus High. He was recruited heavily and went to BC and played hockey. Bob Osgood This 1970 Saugus High graduate was a three-sport athlete. He played football, basketball and baseball. He was the quarterback for the Sachems football team, was heavily recruited and went to the University of New Hampshire, where he was the starting quarterback. He was also a three-year player on the basketball team at Saugus High. He was a right hand pitcher on a very good Saugus baseball team – a state tournament team in 1970. He was one of the best pitchers in the league. He was also an outstanding pitcher at UNH. Doug Mackie This 1976 Saugus High graduate was recognized as the outstanding lineman of the East Coast in 1975. He was a high school All-American. He won the Massachusetts and New England discus championship in track. Mackie later went on to become an outstanding offensive lineman for Ohio State. He played pro ball in the USFL with Steve Young, Doug Flutie and Herschel Walker for the New Jersey Generals. He was also an offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants. Arthur Statuto He was a 1943 Saugus High School graduate who starred in football and played on the 1941 Class C State Champions. After that, he went to Notre Dame University, where he was a member of their 1946 and 1947 National Champion football teams. He was selected to the 1948 College Football All-Star Team. After graduating, he played professional football for three seasons with the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams at the offensive center position. John “Iron Mike” Harrington He was All-Scholastic football and baseball player at Saugus High School in 1941. He was a star halfback on the 1941 state championship football team. A serious car accident after graduation curtailed his playing career. He later became an assistant coach at Saugus High School. The 10 latest Sachem Sports greats added to the list: LJ McKanas From the Saugus High Class of 1997, he was an outstanding running back and the MVP of the Sachem football team. He was an All-Star baseball player and also starred in indoor and outdoor track. He was a Decathlon champ in track at Saugus High. The grueling event, one of the most challenging in sports, consists of 10 track & field events. Shawn Sullivan A 2001 Saugus High School graduate who is among the greatest hockey players who competed for the Sachems, he established himself as the AllTime leading scorer with 237 points. He was a four-time NEC All-Star and a two-time NEC Most Valuable Player. He went on to play hockey for four years at Tufts University. Kevin Wortman From the Saugus High Class of 1987, another great Sachem hockey player – who went on to play professional hockey with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League. He was a four-time NEC AllStar and a two-time MVP. He played hockey for three seasons at American International College before playing professional hockey for more than a decade. Doug Waybright He was a 1945 Saugus High School graduate who was an All-Star running back for the Sachems and received a fouryear scholarship to play football for the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He served in the military after graduation and returned to his hometown, where he was very active in youth sports. He was so beloved by the town that when he died at age 38, officials named a new elementary school in his honor. Norman Peach From the Saugus High Class of 1958, he was one of the best three-sport athletes in school history. He was an All-Star for two years in both basketball and baseball. And he was the team’s Most Valuable Player during his senior year as a wide receiver and defensive back. Cassandra Anderson A 2007 Saugus High graduate who excelled in soccer and indoor and outdoor track in all four years, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018 with her twin sister, Kelsey. Cassandra starred for four years as a varsity member of the SHS track & field team. She was named captain in her senior year and MVP in her junior and senior years. She won the Drew Female Athlete of the Year Award in her senior year. She qualified for numerous state running events during her four years. She went on to star in track at Holy Cross and was a member of the 4 by 400 meter relay team at Holy Cross that still holds the school record. Kelsey Anderson From the Saugus High School Class of 2007 – like her twin sister Cassandra – she also excelled in soccer and indoor and outdoor track for four years. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018 with Cassandra. Kelsey was the winner of the Bill McNeil Award given to the most competitive woman female athlete. Kelsey was a two-time captain of the soccer team and finished her high school career as Saugus’ second-leading career points scorer, capping her senior season off with 22 goals and 16 assists. She was a three-time NEC AllStar who went on to become a soccer star at UMass Amherst. Mark Fauci A 1990 Saugus High School graduate, he starred for four years as a member of the Sachem football and baseball teams. He won the NEC Most Valuable Player Award in football during his senior year. He was also an NEC All-Star in baseball and was the team’s MVP as catcher. He went on to star in football as a linebacker at Boston University and was a co-captain in his junior and senior years. He was one of the stars during the Terriers best season ever – 1993 – when BU went 12-1 and finished the regular season at 11-0. 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Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 ~ Saugus High School Sachems Sports roundup ~ By Dom Nicastro SAUGUS BOYS’ SOCCER AWAITS POSTSEASON FATE The Saugus boys’ soccer team tied Peabody, 1-1, in its regular season finale. The Sachems finished 6-8-4 with 16 points, just two shy of qualifying for the postseason via the .500 winning percentage. The Sachems could still get in via the rankings system but will have to wait. Jhony Castillo scored the goal to tie it up 1:18 into the second half. SAUGUS FIELD HOCKEY SHOWS MOMENTUM Saugus finished the season 5-12-1. Jordyn Ripley Deminiski, the goalie, had 197 saves for the season. She had an 81.4% save percentage. Julia Upton had six goals and three assists. Angelina Dow had five goals, and Teaghan Arsenault had four goals and four assists for the season. “That is great news for us because all four of the people mentioned will be back next year,” Saugus coach Barbara Guarente said. “One of the most exciting games to watch for the season was our away game to Marblehead. We won, 4-1. The game was back and forth for the entire 60 minutes.” Audrey Comeau (captain) scored in the first quarter to tie it up 1-1. She then netted another goal in the second quarter putting us up 2-1. Angelina Dow scored in the fourth quarter off a penalty stroke, and Sydney Ferreira finished it up with a goal off of a corner. “It was also nice to see both of our seniors score in the Voke game,” Guarente said. “Sami Sarnacchiaro (captain) MOTOR VEHICLES | FROM PAGE 8 vented the vehicle from going into the building,” Chief Ricciardelli told The Saugus Advocate. “The vehicle came to rest against the building and there was no structural damage. I know that the restaurant was open for business the next morning,” the chief said. Oct. 12. 2024, CVS, 1075 Broadway (Route 1 South): At about 2:49 a.m., a 28-year-old scored in the first quarter off a corner rebound, and Jake Guarnieri scored in the second quarter off a rebound. If everyone comes back for next year we will have a strong team.” SAUGUS VOLLEYBALL CLOSES SEASON WITH OPTIMISM FOR FUTURE The Saugus High School volleyball team wrapped up its season with a 7-13 record, a result that didn’t meet the team’s goal of reaching .500 but marked another step forward under Coach Mikayla Niles. In just two years, the program has achieved nearly 20 wins, a significant improvement for a team that historically struggled to be competitive. “We’re losing, but we’re not losing to these teams like they’re pulling us out of the waters...we’re competing and we’re battling,” she added. Niles is confident that the team’s progress is setting a solid foundation for future seasons. As the Sachems say goodbye to a core group of six seniors, Coach Niles reflected on the impact of each player. Both starting middles, Gia Saunders and Abby Woolridge, are among those graduating, leaving big shoes to fill in a crucial position. “There’s no replacing the way that they play. They’re just dynamite players,” Niles said. Saunders, in particular, has established herself among the top players in the division in blocks, kills and hitting percentage. “She’s made a statement for herself,” Niles said. “It’s been awesome to be by her side and watch her grow into this dynamite and animal of a player.” Other seniors include Brianna Feldman, who stepped into the libero poRandolph man accelerated his 2016 Toyota and struck the building, causing exterior wall damage. Summary Comment: From parked position, driver accelerated forward, into front of building (minor damage). Officer Paulo Marques noted in his report that the driver left the area with property damage, but was later identified. Police issued a citation, and the man faces additional criminal complaint issues, according to the police report. sition after an early-season injury sidelined the team’s regular starter. Feldman was huge in digs and passes, stepping up in what Niles described as a “tough position” and embracing her role as an “unsung hero” for the team. Olivia Chaisson, who played right side, also made her mark. “She’s a dancer, so everything she does is just so precise and fancy,” Niles said, adding that Chaisson always found a way to get the ball over the net when the team needed a reliable play. Kayla Villafranche and Katie Barletta, the remaining seniors, contributed both on and off the court. Villafranche battled injuries throughout the season, while Barletta, despite limited playing time, maintained a strong presence on the sidelines. “She was always cheering her team on...it just shows the type of person she is,” said Niles. Looking ahead, Niles is optimistic about her returning players, particularly Gabriel De Souza, a sophomore who made a significant impact as a defensive specialist and found his rhythm as libero in the final games. “I think it’s safe to say he’s found his calling,” Niles said. As she reflects on the season, Niles takes pride in the team’s growth. “We’re making that shift, and now we’re battling in there. It’s nice to see that coaches, players, and parents recognize it,” she said. For Niles, the goal is clear: to build a program that competes fiercely and consistently, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages her players to give “150% always.” Here are the season leaders for the Sachems: Kills: Gia Saunders led with 104 kills. Hitting percentage: Saunders also SAUGUS GIRLS SOCCER CLOSES REGULAR SEASON STRONG, SETS SIGHTS ON PLAYOFFS With a decisive finish to its regular season, the Saugus High School girls soccer team capped off a 13-2-3 regular season record, clinching the No. 8 seed among 68 teams in Massachusetts Division 3. Following dominant performances, including a 7-1 victory over Wakefield and a 3-0 shutout against Somerville, Coach April Martinez’s squad is poised to make a deep playoff run. Madison Botta was hot in the past two games, netting four goals and two assists against Wakefield, followed by two more goals against Somerville. Shawn Sewell, Shay Sewell and Selena Garcia each added goals. “Selena’s contribution has been fantastic,” Martinez said. While the team prepares for its playoff opener, likely scheduled for early next week, Martinez plans to focus on refining key areas like penalty kicks, set pieces and formation adjustments. The weeklong rest period also offers a much-needed break, especially for injured senior starter Liliana Hernandez, who remains in a boot but may return for the postseason. Reflecting on the season, Martinez is proud of her team’s journey. “They did better than expected,” she said. “I’m very happy with how they played and worked together.” tops this with a .241 percentage. Total blocks: Saunders leads with 36 blocks. Digs: De Souza has the most with 110. Serving aces: Aly Mabee leads with 54 aces. A BAD START FOR 2023: Saugus firefighters moved toward the front entrance of Macy’s after a 74-year-old Winthrop man crashed into the glass front doors on Jan. 2, 2023. Saugus police deemed him “an immediate threat” and notified the Registry of Motor Vehicles. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 13 Unified Basketball Team honors its members By Tara Vocino T eammates were honored during last T hurs - day’s Unified Basketball Senior Night against the Swampscott High School Big Blue Team at Saugus High School. They are coached by team liaison Leanna Walsh and Head Coach Mark Cox. Second season player Nicholas DeRosa was accompanied by his proud parents: Lori DeRosa and Joe. Second season player Max Muse was accompanied by his proud mother, Tracy Muse, during last Thursday’s Unified Basketball Senior Night against the Swampscott High School Big Blue Team. Third season player Adriana Camilo was accompanied by her teacher, Robert Bruzzese. Cheerleaders cheered on from the sidelines. Caitlin Soroko shot the ball. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Football Sachems fall to Swampscott, struggle to find momentum By Dom Nicastro S augus High School’s football team suffered a tough loss last Friday night on the road, falling 56-0 to Swampscott in a Northeastern Conference matchup under the lights at Blocksidge Field. The Sachems, now 1-6, struggled to keep pace with the Big Blue, whose senior-heavy roster played with precision and speed, leaving little room for Saugus to gain traction. “That’s a quality team,” Saugus Head Coach Steve Cummings said. “I’m not going to be surprised if they end up making a really deep playoff run. They’re very well-coached, very solid, and you can see it in how their senior guys have been playing for three years. It showed Friday night.” The game’s first half set the tone, with Swampscott jumping out to a 42-0 lead by halftime. The Big Blue opened the scoring with a passing touchdown. On the ensuing kickoff, Swampscott recovered a fumble, setting up a 2-yard rushing TD. The Sachems’ defense, however, showed moments of resilience, with interceptions by Ryan Shea and Chris Mazin giving Saugus brief glimmers of hope. “Ryan undercut a corner route in the end zone – he reads the ball so well,” Cummings said. “I told him after the game he might be the best ball-hawk defensive back I’ve had in my coaching career. He just knows when to attack the football.” Despite these defensive highlights, Swampscott’s offense was relentless. Before halftime, they added two rushing touchdowns and another throwing. Saugus had its chances to put points on the board, including a near-touchdown pass from freshman quarterback Eli Fialho. The Sachems moved the ball at times but struggled to finish drives, an issue that has hampered them throughout the season. Reflecting on the game, Cummings emphasized the challenge of facing such a high-level team in a competitive conference. “Every week, it’s a different problem to solve,” Cummings said. “Swampscott’s spread offense is well-run and difficult to defend – they do a really good job with their talent and know how to get the ball to their guys in space.” Looking ahead, Saugus will focus on ending the regular season on a positive note as they prepare to face Chelsea on the road Friday (6 p.m.). With just four games remaining — including two consolation-round games in the coming two weeks — Cummings is urging his team to make the most of the time they have left. “We look at it like, we’ve got to use these games to get better,” Cummings said. “We know we could be sitting at 4-3 if we executed in bigger spots, but we’re focusing on how we can finish strong. Football’s one of those sports where, once you hang up the pads, that’s it. So we’re reminding our seniors that we have four games left. We’re going to give everything we have to send these guys off on a good note and give the younger players something to build on for next season.”

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Saugus High School Sachems Boys’ Varsity Soccer players share collegiate choices on Senior Night Yousef Tuffaba Tufaha was accompanied by his proud mother, Muna Tuffaba. Leonardo de Paula was accompanied by his teammates, Carlos Miranda and Victor Ferreira, during Tuesday’s Saugus High School Boys’ Varsity Soccer Senior Night against the Northeast Metro Tech Grand Knights at Saugus High School. Cameron Soroko was accompanied by his proud family: mother Mary Kate Soroko, father Josh Soroko, brother Nathan Soroko, sister Caitlin Soroko, grandmother Patty Daurghtey, grandfather Bernie Daurghtey and papa Alan Soroko. He plans to play baseball and study business at Bryant University. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Sachems Co-Captain Noah Giron was accompanied by his proud family: mother Amanda, sister Lucia and father Carlos. He plans to play soccer in college and study business to open his own business. Sachems Co-Captain Isaac Cesco was accompanied by his proud mother, Melissa Disario and sister, Charlotte Reinheimer. Cesco plans to enter the Air Force after graduation. Luis Furia was accompanied by his cousin, Anthony, and his brother, Luan. Brian Ortiz Ramirez was accompanied by his parents, Dina Ramirez and Maximiliano Ortiz. Marcus Davis was accompanied by his proud parents, Heather and Stephen. Davis plans to become an ICU nurse, like his mother. Sachems Co-Captain Xavier Martinez was accompanied by his proud parents, Jesus Martinez and Greicy Jerez. Ryan Benhalima was accompanied by his proud family: mother Samira Bensafa, father Abdelkrim Benhalima and sister Sarah Benhalima. He plans to attend Suffolk University to study computer science to work in library security. The Sachems in their new uniforms. Shown from left to right: Lucas Assis de Oliveira, Victor Ferreira, Johny Castillo Avila, Andry Fuñez, Cristian Dean, Giovanni Marques, Carlos Miranda, Matheus Oliveira, Luiz Faria, Marcus Davis, Xavier Martinez, Noah Giron, Yousef Tuffaha, Ryan Benhalima, Bryan Ortiz, Cam Soroko, Isaac Cesco, Leonardo de Paula, Abraham Costa, Massimo Pagliiocco and Head Coach Guillermo Sepulveda. Sachems Co-Captain Abraham Costa was accompanied by his parents, Jose Costa and Susana Fernandes, and girlfriend, Olivia Oliveira. Costa plans to major in business management. Sachems Co-Captain Massimo Pagliocco was accompanied by his proud parents, Gianni Pagliocco and Kristen Merrill.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 15 Saugus High and Northeast Metro Tech team up for Field Hockey Senior Night Saugus High School Co-Ed Sachems and Northeast metro Vocational regional High School Knights joined forces for their Varsity Field Hockey Senior Night last Thursday night at Saugus High School. Shown back row, from left to right, are: Assistant Coach Melanie Mesa, Gemma Morse, Ave Perez, Madison McCarthy, Gabriella Shae, Jalease Bellard, Isabella Gori, Sophi Grover, and Head Coach Amanda Naso; Shown front row, from left to right, are: Peyton Cooper, Emma Gurante, Lily Perez, Tatianna Lazo Bonilla, Dellana Wall, Natalie Comeau, and Sofia Lopez, who attend Northeast Metropolitan Technical Vocational High School. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Jake Guarnieri would like to study linguistics to hopefully be an Italian translator. He was escorted by his proud mother, Tyess Guarnieri, during last Thursday night’s Saugus High School Varsity Field Hockey Senior Night at Saugus High School. Shown from left to right, are: Gemma Morse, Ave Perez, Sofie Gignac, Lily Perez and Gabriella Shea, who attends Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School. Saugus High Varsity Field Hockey Captain Sami Sarnacchiaro would like to study Animal Science/Pre-Veterinarian to become a veterinarian. She was escorted by her proud mother Sylvia Sarnacchiaro, her sister Ali Cedrone, her brother-in-law Matt Cedrone, her sister Sabrina Sarnacchiaro and her brother Michael Sarnacchiaro. Malden residents, shown from left to right, are: Peyton Cooper, Sofia Lopez and Sophie Grover, who attend Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School. Saugus residents, shown from left to right, are: Natalie Comeau, Emma Gurante, Jalease Bellard, Isabella Gori, Madison McCarthy and Dellana Wall, who attend Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School. Revere resident Tatianna Lazo Bonilla, who attends the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School, will attend Bunker Hill Community College for radiology to become an ultrasound technician. Lazo was escorted by her proud father, Marvin Lazo, her brother Christopher Lazo Bonilla, her sister Jazmin Lazo Bonilla, her sister Brianna Lazo Bonilla, Head Coach Amanda Naso, Assistant Coach Melanie Mesa, and her mother, Flor Bonilla. Revere resident Tatiana Lazo Bonilla, who attends Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School.

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus We’re getting into the heart of a very special time of year where so many community events and activities are happening, which should help to bring the town together. Tomorrow (Saturday, May 2), there will be a special ceremony and banquet at the Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge #642, at 401 Main St., where 10 of the town’s most outstanding athletes of 10 or more years gone by will be inducted into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame. This will be the first class of athletes to be inducted since 2018. There have been 255 student athletes inducted since the Hall of Fame’s inception in 1987. For passionate Saugus High sports fans, members of the school sports community, the athletes being honored and their families, this will be a special night for everyone attending. In today’s paper, we marked the occasion with an article about “the terrific twenty-five” If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rev. Beach at revjbeach@gmail. com – phone: 781-233-1242. A new Saugus Advocate deadline There are changes going on in the production process of The Saugus Advocate, the town’s only exclusively Saugus newspaper, which is delivered to locations all over town on Fridays. I won’t bore you with the details, other than to tell you that I have to make adjustments in how I do my job to make sure the paper gets out on time. My deadlines have been moved up. So, if you have an announceTHE HALLOWEEN RUNNERS: Left to right: Imrane Rahou, Santino Diciero, Naomi Tarantino, Xavier Mazariegos-Darnell, Liam Marcu, AJ Diciero, Luiz Sena and Coach Steve Boudreau did a special fun run last Saturday (Oct. 26) at Breakheart Reservation, dressed in Halloween costumes. They are members of Coach Chris Tarantino’s Elementary School Cross Country team that attends the Belmonte STEAM Academy. Coach T.’s daughter Naomi, who is now in the seventh grade, helps out as a mentor while Coach Boudreau is the assistant coach. (Photo Courtesy to the Saugus Advocate) selected by a small panel of Sachem sports experts, which LET THE PROS HANDLE IT! ™ Say “NO” to Cleaning Out Your Gutters. includes a few former Sachem coaches and members of the Hall of Fame Committee. Hats off to those being honored tonight. Veterans Protect Your Home With LeafFilter. 20 10% OFF Your Entire Purchase* FREE INSPECTION! BEFORE AFTER + % OFF Seniors + Military ++ We off er fi nancing that fi ts your budget!1 Promo: 285 CALL TODAY FOR A 1-888-617-2908 + See Representative for full warranty details. *One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. 1Subject to credit approval. Call for details. 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There will be a simple ceremony with a keynote speaker, some prayers, perhaps a High School band or color guard unit and maybe some World War II U.S. Army reenactors on hand. It’s a worthwhile event if you have the time. Stay tuned for details. And at about the same time, there will be a Field of Flags planted on the front lawn outside Saugus Town Hall – courtesy of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This will mark the Fourth Annual Veterans Day Field of Flags organized by the hometown DAR. An Election Eve Prayer Vigil Monday The Rev. John Beach of St. John’s Episcopal Church is organizing an Election Eve Prayer Vigil that will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday (Nov. 4) at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Saugus (at the corner of Central and Prospect Streets). “The vigil is not a partisan exercise, but a call to remember that we carry within us hopes and aspirations for our country and its future,” Rev. Beach said, in extending his invitation to the community at large. ment, news item or notice that you want to submit for the Friday paper, it’s best to email it to me at mvoge@comcast.net by Tuesday night. If I receive something early Wednesday morning, I will try to get it in. But if you wait till Wednesday, your chances of getting something in that week’s paper are greatly reduced. Most of us don’t like change. But life is full of adjustments. In my five-decades-plus of newspapering, I’ve gone from dictating stories over the phone from my notebook, to typing out articles on the old Underwood Manual typewriter, to using IBM Selectric typewriters (you had to type flawlessly and white out any mistakes before scanning each page), to using a teletype machine, to various typewriters that hooked up with a telephone and finally through various computers – most recently a Dell 2-in-1 desktop that needs to be replaced within the coming year. So change is inevitable. And there will be changes coming as we continue to produce The Saugus Advocate. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Nov. 1) from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity. If you are able THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 17 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 to donate to the food pantry, you can also stop by during those hours or drop donations off at the Saugus Public Library during library hours. Legion Breakfasts today The American Legion Post 210 has begun its 2024-25 breakfast season. There’s a good deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We received a nomination for a “Shout Out” this week from Joyce Rodenhiser, who wished to extend some public appreciation for “all the people who are preparing for voting and elections this week.” “They probably get paid, but they are so important to our democracy!” 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 a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. A Shred-It event for residents on Nov. 2 The Town of Saugus will host a document shredding event for Saugus residents on Saturday, Nov. 2. The shredding event will take place behind the Saugus Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. and will run from 8 a.m. to noon. This event is for Saugus residents only and there is no cost to participate. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Fall Cleanup begins on Nov. 12 at Riverside The Cemetery Department announced this week that Halloween decorations lit up the night on Lynn Fells Parkway this week as town residents enjoyed the festive days of fall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Riverside Cemetery will begin its fall cleanup of the cemetery grounds. If you have personal holiday/seasonal items that you would like to keep, please stop by the cemetery and remove them before Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Department are not responsible for any personal holiday/seasonal items that are not removed from gravesites by the family on or before Nov. 12, 2024. Veterans’ flags will remain on gravesites until Nov. 12 and will be removed for the winter season starting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 during the fall cleanup. Flags will be placed back on gravesites in May for Memorial Day. If you have questions about fall cleanup, please call Maddy at the Cemetery Department office at 781-231-4170. A free program about trains on Nov. 13 The Saugus Historical Society meeting on November 13 will feature a mini-symposium about trains. Todd Geig will be presenting to the Saugus Historical Society an overview of how he came to model railroading through a fascination with the legendary Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn railroad (aka The Narrow Gauge), which ran from 1875 to 1940 and was instrumental in the development of the North Shore. His model layout of this historical local line was on view in the Lynn Museum last winter. Also, Bill Stewart, the “Old Sachem,” will talk about a train wreck on the Saugus Branch in 1871. Laura Eisener will speak about the present developments on the rail trail of the former Saugus Branch line, which will eventually connect this popular bicycle and walking trail to the sea. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at 30 Main St. in Saugus. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. “Saugus 4-1-1” gearing up for 2025 Selectman Corinne Riley, who was the driving force behind a nifty program that helps newcomers to Saugus – as well as old-timers – get better acquainted with their community, said she regrets that “Saugus 4-1-1” didn’t happen this fall after successful Saturdays at the Saugus Middle-High School over the past two years. “The Saugus 4-1-1 Committee would like everyone to know that the Saugus 4-1-1 event will be taking place, but will be held in March 2025,” Selectman Riley said in a recent announcement. “Invitations to all new residents as well as non-profits will be mailed out in January. We are looking forward to having this wonderful event for new residents as well as those who have been here for years to learn what Saugus has to offer! More detailed information will be coming soon,” she said. Stay tuned for updates on “Saugus 4-1-1.” Fall Curbside Leaf Collection Dates Town Manager Scott Crabtree’s office this week released the dates for the fall curbside leaf collection: Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 1; Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Saturday, Nov. 16 (oneday delay this week due to Veterans Day); Monday, Dec. 2 to Friday, Dec. 6. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day, between Monday and Friday on these dates listed. Leaves should be left outside at the curb by 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If you are using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Yard waste stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St., or at the Saugus Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pickups” will not be conducted. Please contact Recycling Director Scott Brazis at 781-2314036 with any questions. Hammersmith Quilters Guild Craft Fair is Nov. 6 The Hammersmith Quilters Guild Craft Fair will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St., Saugus). The Guild members will be selling handmade, beautiful items. Think holiday shopping! Cash and checks are recommended. A scissors sharpener will be available. www.hqgsaugus.org Selectmen meet on Nov. 7 The next meeting will be on Nov. 7, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium in Town Hall – to be followed by Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Here’s what’s going on at the Saugus Public Library Five bucks for a bag of books! The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are offering quite a bargain – $5 for a bag of books. Purchase a New Friends of the Saugus Public Library mesh book bag at the Main Desk for $5 and fill it with as many books as you’d like. Proceeds benefit the New Friends so they can support public library services in Saugus. Pongala Photographs: Susan Olesiw has been visiting India and photographing its people and festivals since 1976. In her photograph exhibit on display this month and November in the first floor reading room at the Saugus Public Library, she focuses on the ninth day of the annual 10-day Pongala festival held in Trivandrum, Kerala, South India. It is the largest gathering of women in the world; up to two and a half million women attend each year, and though primarily Hindu, the festival is open to all devotees of any faith. The color photograph display and the photo captions are worth checking out. MEG’s Christmas Tree Festival The MEG Foundation’s 2024 Christmas Tree Festival will open on Nov. 8, from 3-8 p.m. and continue on Nov. 9, from 3 to 8 p.m.; Nov. 10, from noon to 5 p.m.; Nov. 15, from 3 to 8 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18

SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 Page 18 p.m.; and Nov. 16, from 3 to 8 p.m. Stay tuned for more details or contact Linda Ross at 617-686-4645. Notes from the Town Democratic Party Rides to the polls “The Saugus Democratic Town Committee encourages all residents to vote in all elections, but even more importantly in the upcoming Presidential Election on November 5th. To ensure all have the opportunity to vote, we are offering free rides to your voting location on TuesTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 day, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations appreciated by Friday, November 1st by contacting Mary Robblee at (617) 240-5439 or via email at mrobb48@aol.com (Same day requests will be accepted if possible).” Food pantry donations “The Saugus Democratic Town Committee is supporting and encouraging food donations to the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving Meal Drive. Donations of any of the below items are being accepted through November 8th by dropping items off at the donation bin in the Library, at the Cliftondale Congrega~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing for a Special Permit on the request of owners Adam Dion, 27 Suffolk St, Chelsea, MA & Ilya Gluskin, 1 Marblehead St., North Reading, MA. Name of proposed business: Plunge Boston Wellness & Recovery Studio for cold plunge, sauna, red light, normatec compression & body work physical therapy. Business location: 880 Broadway, Saugus, MA. This Public Hearing will be held at the Saugus Town Hall, Second floor auditorium, Saugus, MA on November 19, 2024, at 7:05 PM. Debra Panetta, Chairman Meredith K. 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We hope to see you then.” About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is Tuesday night. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Say nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Best Pill Boxes and Medication Management Tools Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good pill boxes and medication reminding devices? I’ve recently started taking several new prescription medications along with some vitamins I normally take and need to get a pill box that helps me organize them. What can you tell me? Almost 70 Dear Almost, Pill boxes (a.k.a. pill organizers) play an important role in keeping people healthy because they help you stay on top of your medication regimen. While there are many options, here are a few tips to help you choose, along with some top-rated pill boxes as recommended by expert reviewers. Identify Your Needs? When choosing an appropriate pill box for you, you fi rst need to ask yourself a few questions, such as: • How many pills do you take and how big are they? If you take only a few medications, a smaller pill box may be suffi cient. But if you’re taking multiple medications and large vitamin supplements, you’ll want to get a large compartment pill box that can hold your daily dosage. • Do you take your pills once a day or multiple times a day? If you take medications only once a day, a simple pill box with one compartment will do. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 19 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener F oliage is still spectacular around town this week as we head into November. A variety of native trees, mostly maples and oaks, along the edge of Birch Pond along Walnut Street have had beautiful leaf color this fall, as have trees in Breakheart Reservation and wooded areas around the ponds in Golden Hills. Activities at the Iron Works are wrapping up for the season, but the grounds remain open and there is still at least one sugar maple (Acer saccharum) on the upper lawn that has not lost all its leaves. This classic New England species is one of the most renowned for fall color in Northern New England, but there are many sugar maples around here as well. They are best situated away from the road or driveways because their roots do not like road salt, but they are beautiful shade trees for other areas. One of our less-appreciated native shrubs, staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina), is radiant with reds, oranges and occasional yellow gradations in the foliage right now. Their compound leaves may have an odd number of leaflets, which can number anywhere from about nine to over 30 on a single leaf. The stems are covered with velvety hairs, which gave the shrub its common and scientific names since they resemble antlers on a deer, still covered with down. In addition to the spectacular fall color, the fuzzy fruits provide food to a number of birds and other wildlife through the winter. These shrubs grow almost tall enough to be considered trees, about 15 feet tall. A colony of sumacs near the edge of Lynn Woods in North Saugus was nicknamed “thorn forest” when I was growing up, because of the blackberries growing beneath the sumacs. It had a magical sort of feel because of the textures of the stems and big leaves, very different than the taller forest areas nearby. In other parts of the world these have become popular garden plants, but where they are native, they are still often taken for granted. Part of the problem is undoubtedly peoples’ association of the name sumac with poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix), which can cause a rash similar to poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), although allergies to staghorn sumac are extremely rare. Sumacs can be found in many places in Saugus, and one spot where their reddish orange fall leaves glow against the background of green is at Round Hill, where several grow near the base of the hill. Round Hill is the geographical feature on the town seal which is seen on most of the street signs in town. The small park at the base of the hill on Round Hill Street is a pleasant place to relax, and it provides a nice foreground to the wood‘Pearl Glam’ beautyberry has purple fruits and reddish leaves – one of the most intriguing garden shrubs in fall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ed hillside. Not far from Round Hill is an unusual form of ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) beside Town Hall that is also at peak foliage color right now. The leaves are all golden, and when they drop they usually do so almost all at once, or within one or two days. Ginkgos have very distinctive fan-shaped leaves and are not closely related to any other tree species. This individual tree lacks a strong leader, so the crown shape is like a vase, somewhat similar to the typical shape of American elms (Ulmus americana) and Japanese zelkovas (Zelkova serrata), although most ginkgos do have leaders and are likely to grow into upright oval trees. An unusual garden shrub A sugar maple at the Saugus Iron Works still holds onto some of its colorful leaves. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) that turns heads, especially in fall, is the Pearl Glam beautyberry (Callicarpa ‘Pearl Jam’). It is a hybrid shrub with reddish purple foliage from spring through fall, but at this time of year its tiny round fruits ripen and turn light purple. There are two species of commonly available beautyberry with green leaves, both producing similar ornamental fruit: American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), which is native to the southeastern United States and purple beautyberry(Callicarpa dichotoma), which comes from Asia, but Birch Pond along Walnut Street reflects the fall color from Lynn Woods. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The ginkgo tree beside Town Hall is at peak foliage color this week. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) the hybrid ‘Pearl Glam’ has the addition of the unusual leaf color – especially bright in fall. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Spectacular foliage color on sumacs stands out at the base of Round Hill. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 OBITUARIES Anne (Leo) Berthold O f Saugus. Died on Monday, October 21st at her home in Saugus. She was the wife of David Berthold with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Anna J. (Masse) Leo. The former Office Manager for the Town of Andover’s Assessors Office, Mrs. Berthold had retired this past January after 25 years of service. An avid reader, she had spent most of her life in Saugus. Besides her husband, Mrs. Berthold is survived by her two children; Abigail Muro Lawn and Yard CareUSA FALL LAWN It’s Time For CLEAN-UPS - CALL NOW! • Reasonable rates • Fast, reliable service 781-521-9927 BUYER1 Difilippo, Joseph N Maechaoui, Gabriel BUYER2 Difilippo, Lauren M and her husband Christopher of Arizona and Robert Berthold of Saugus, one grandson; Brody. She is also survived by her brother Vincent Leo of New Hampshire. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Tuesday, October 29th. A Celebration of Life was held in the funeral home on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. Norma M. (D’Eon) Knowlton O f Saugus. Died at the Chestnut Woods Nursing Home on Wednesday, October 24 at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph J. Knowlton with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Boston, and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Norma was the daughter of the late John R. and Rose Emily (D’Entremont) D’Eon. She was born into a family of talented musicians including pianist, bass guitarist, pedal steel guitarist, and Sweet Adelines man’s in Saugus, selecting the perfect outfits for customers. Enjoying campfires and playing horseshoes were favorite summer pastimes at Epsom Valley Campground in New Hampshire. They often rode motorcycles as members of the Baystate Riders Motorcycle Association. Norma is survived by her (female singing group), Norma developed her love of music and singing (including yodeling) at a very young age. Following her twin brothers Ronnie and Donnie and their country band, she also enjoyed many evenings dancing with her husband, Ralph and joining her brothers on stage occasionally. Norma’s creative side was not only in the musical genre, but in her ability to create beautiful floral arrangements for family and friends. Also, Norma was the neighborhood hairdresser in her early years, cutting and styling for those who could not afford the hair salons. Her great sense of style also helped her when she worked at HoffREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. SELLER1 Brown, Austin C 7 Austin Ct Unit L RET SELLER2 Brown, Martha J Sullo, Marianne 1. On Nov. 1, 1938, what horse having a food’s name won the “Race of the Century” at Pimlico? 2. The first long American “pony express” (1673) connected Boston and what city? 3. This month is No-Shave November, which supports helping what type of patients? 4. According to Guinness World Records, the farthest distance to fire a pumpkin is how many feet: 1,222.99, 5,545.43 or 9,212,76? 5. On Nov. 2, 1889, what two U.S. states with a name of a tribe achieved statehood? 6. What country has the most pyramids: Egypt, Greece or Sudan? 7. On Nov. 3, 1911, what competitor of Ford and the Model T was founded in Michigan? 8. What type of facility has the sign “Max hug time 3 minutes. For fonder farewells please use the car park”? 9. Traditionally, do macarons and macaroons both have nuts? 10. On Nov. 4, 1842, who married Mary Todd? 11. When did Ray Tomlinson introduce “@” in email addresses: 1971, 1979 or 1982? 12. What Indian was also called Rebecca Rolfe? 13. November 5 is National Chinese Takeout Day; in California during what historical event did U.S. Chinese restaurants become popular? 14. What mammal can fly? ADDRESS 9 Water Wheel Ln 7 Austin Ct #L CITY Saugus Saugus 15. What American city dug a canal to reverse the flow of its river to avoid pollution? 16. What antibiotic (discovered in 1928) was nicknamed “mold juice”? 17. On Nov. 6, 1639, what communication method began at Boston’s Fairbanks’ tavern? 18. What country has the most saunas per capita: Finland, Iceland or Japan? 19. Where are starfish eyes located? 20. November 7 is Return Day in part of Delaware – a holiday that includes the parties’ ceremonial “bury the hatchet” – what does Return Day celebrate? DATE 10.01.24 10.01.24 PRICE 1125000 299000 ANSWERS five children, Patricia Adams and her husband Gary of Burlington, Timothy Knowlton of Saugus, Dorothy DiTomaso and her husband Robert of Saugus, Frederick Flammia and his wife Denise of South Berwick, Maine, and Denise Acampa of Naples, Florida. She was a loving Nana to Alan DiTomaso, Alison (DiTomaso) Holmes, April Adams, Amy (Flammia) Jodoin, Lindsey Acampa, Stephen Acampa, and also loved her many nieces and nephews. Norma was also blessed with seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings, Chester, Marcella, Larry, Arthur, Ronald & Donald. Norma was also survived by many nieces and nephews. OBITS | SEE PAGE 21 1. Seabiscuit 2. NYC (Its path was later called the Old Post Road and parts of it became Route 1.) 3. Cancer 4. 5,545.43 (from an air cannon in Moab, Utah, in 2010) 5. North and South Dakota 6. Sudan 7. Chevrolet 8. Airport drop-off zone (at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand) 9. Macarons have ground almonds; macaroons have coconut, which is actually a fruit. 10. Abraham Lincoln 11. 1971 12. Pocahontas 13. The Gold Rush 14. Bat 15. Chicago 16. Penicillin 17. First post office in America 18. Finland 19. The ends of its arms 20. Announcement of election results (Voters originally had to travel back two days after an election to find out the results.) Call

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 1, 2024 Page 21 OBITS| FROM PAGE 20 Relatives & friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Tuesday, October 29. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Wednesday followed by a funeral mass at St. Margaret’s Church. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the local Alzheimer’s Association @ alz.org. Special thank you to Sarah Williams for her exceptional care of Norma. Michael A. Spallone O f Saugus. Died on Friday morning at home surrounded by his family at the age of 104. He was the husband of the late Lucy A. (Gentile) Spallone with whom he shared 72 years of marriage. Born in Brighton and raised in Malden, he was the son of the late Vincent and Mary (Tomacelli) Spallone. A veteran of the United States Army Corps/United States Air Force Sgt. Spallone served during World War II with the U.S. 19th Supply Squadron, from 1942-1945. He worked in the maintenance and construction department at Stop and Shop for 42 years. Mr. Spallone was a resident of Saugus since 1995 and was an avid gardener. He is survived by his two daughters; Marie A. McCusker and her husband Mathew of Saugus, Theresa A. Babine of Saugus, five grandchildren; Michael McCusker, Mathew McCusker and his wife Amy, Mark McCusker and his wife Bonnie, Anthony Babine and his wife Nancy and Michelle Smith, great grandchildren; Skyler and his wife Sofia, Chandler, Emerson, Milania, Mathew R., Emily, Jake, Lily and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Spallone was the brother of the late Allessandra Zaia, Margaret Como, Carmela Robertson and Leonard Spallone. He was predeceased by his son in law Edward Babine. Relatives and friends were invited to attend an hour of visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Tuesday October 29. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital @ www.stjude.org. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! $$ I PAY CASH $$ for World War II military items. Top prices paid for helmets, swords, daggers, uniforms, etc. Call 617-719-1698 Aging in Place? AmeriGlide offers affordable stair lifts to keep you safe on the stairs. Benefits of an AmeriGlide stair lift: Regain your independence Eliminate the risk of falls on the stairs Access all levels of your home Advertise in The Advocate! CALL NOW TO SAVE $200 1-844-237-6716 r ON ANY STAIR LIFT! Call 781-233-4446 for great rates! Your Hometown News Delivered! Call today and r FREE SHOWER P PLUS $1600 OFF GE 0 OFF 1-844-609-10661 With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous y walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 SPECIAL OFFER

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