Page 24 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 3, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 22 try and the folks involved in various food drives, hats off to you all. 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. Thanksgiving at Saugus United Parish Food Pantry – sign up for a Thanksgiving meal box Register in person by Friday, Nov. 10, at the times and dates listed below for a meal box that includes a turkey, fresh produce, dessert and other staples (50 Essex St. in Saugus). Fridays: 9:30-11:00 a.m. during Food Pantry: November 3 and 10. Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00 p.m. – sign up only, no Food Pantry: November 8. Able to donate or volunteer? Give thanks by helping us to support our neighbors and strengthen our communities! Contact office@cliftondalecc. org to set up a food drive or volunteer. Donate by Friday, November 10: jarred or canned gravy, cranberry sauce, canned veggies, canned fruit, boxed stuffing mix, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed mac & cheese, corn bread mix. Other nonperishable foods like pasta, rice, canned soup, canned beans, etc. are also welcome. Volunteer Friday, November 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and/or Saturday, November 18 from 7 a.m.-12 p.m.: help to sort, pack and distribute. We have a winner! Congratulations to Pam Emery for being selected as the winner of last week’s “Contest Sketch of the Week.” She will receive a $10 gift certificate from the Hammersmith FamiASKS | FROM PAGE 18 Fisher: The organizers of the November 7th ballot question, the political committee that supports it, and many of the candidates that support it have stated publicly, recently, that it’s about becoming a city so we can elect a mayor. No town in Massaly Restaurant – the sponsor of the contest. Now, for this week’s answer, from the Saugus resident who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is the talented Miss Heather Savoie . Heather is a Saugonian, artist and Published poet. I thought it would be nice to share one of Heather’s poems and see for yourself her love of creatures, wildlife and her heart of gold. Yours Truly The Sketch Artist” THE PROWLER A poem by Heather Savoie Mysterious creature – prowler in the night To some, you are lovely. To others – a fright With large, pointed ears, bushy tail, and bright eyes Are you truly as mischievous as we’d characterize? We ponder how you got here – you’re a stranger, it would seem While we’ve dug up your land, and laid claim to your stream Down lantern-lit paths, we’ve forced you to roam As you traverse urban sidewalks, do you long for your home? Does your heart give a flutter, when that forest, you recall? Does your melancholy cry express a longing to us all? Though adapting well, are you – do you still feel the pain When, driven from the wilds, into our suburbs, you came? As we glimpse you from our windows, and hear your mournful cries Your presence, do we love, or do we, your face, despise? With our neighbors, we often argue – have you right to be alive? While, roaming through our streets, you need fight, now, to survive Fearing our pets’ safety, you’re a sight most hate to observe Yet, verily, there’s no creature, that would ever, death, deserve Showing you respect, respect, for us, you’ll show Living side-by-side, in our knowledge, we can grow Mysterious coyote – prowling through the night To some, you are lovely. To chusetts has an elected town manager. It’s code for ‘mayor.’ Becoming a city hurts Saugus, the residents certainly don’t want it, and the attack ads telling people not to vote for candidates who aren’t open to becoming a city tells you what you need to know. I’m ASKS | SEE PAGE 26 others – a fright As you wander through our town, bushy tail, gleaming eyes Are you truly much more marvelous than we may ever realize? What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Explore new places and seek new adventures: Looking for new places to walk, explore or kayak? Come meet Heather Goss of Area Essex National Heritage Area – Connecting Essex County, Mass. (essexheritage.org) – and discover all the places and activities you didn’t know are available to you in your own backyard. Learn how you can spend a night in a lighthouse, follow historic trails and learn about local flora and fauna and Essex County history. No registration is required – all ages – Monday, November 13, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Comedy lineup at the Kowloon Restaurant The Kowloon Restaurant, which is located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus, has set its autumn comedy lineup continuing into November with shows, including starring Tony V from Comedy Central. Here’s the schedule: Nov. 3: Brad Mastrangelo (“Comics Come Home”), Danny Kelly, Dustin Pueschel. Nov. 10: Tony V (“Seinfeld,” “The Heat” and “The Town”), Mark Scalia, Andrew Della Volpe. Nov. 24: Mark Riley (Boston Comedy Festival Runner-Up, former NHL referee), Carolyn Plummer, James Hamilton. Shows start at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating are $20. Must be 18 years or older to attend. For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-2330077 or access online (www. kowloonrestaurant.com). Curbside pickup begins Monday The Town of Saugus announces that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the following weeks: Monday, November 6 – Friday, November 10, 2023 Monday, November 27 – Friday, December 1, 2023 Residents should place leaves outside by 7 a.m. during their regularly scheduled collection day on the dates listed above. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If using barrels, however, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Town Hall at 298 Central St. in Saugus or at the DPW at 515 Main St. in Saugus. 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 pick-ups” will not be conducted. Please contact Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions Reaching out to Sachem sports champs Calling all former Saugus High School athletes – boys and girls – who played on regional and/or state championship teams. Saugus Public Schools officials invite you to be part of a special upcoming event planned for the fall that seeks to honor any members of Saugus High School girls and boys sports who were on Conference, Regional and/or State Championship teams who could come to the new MSHS complex for the unveiling ceremony for new banners in the Gym. The Saugus School Committee’s Athletic sub-committee, along with Acting Superintendent Mike Hashem, are looking to locate Saugus High School athletes who participated on the following Conference and/or State Championship Teams to invite them to the unveiling of the Saugus High School Championship Banners. This event will take place on Tuesday, November 21, at 6 p.m. during Saugus High Spirit Week. If you played on any of these girls or boys teams, please email Saugus School Committee Member Dennis Gould at jdgould1969@ aol.com or call him at his cell phone – 617-257-4847. Any members of these championship Saugus High School teams in their respective sports will be welcome guests on Nov. 21. Girls Volleyball: 2021. Girls Softball: 1972, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1999, 2001, 2011, 2021 and 2023. Girls Field Hockey: 1978, 1982, 1986, 1987, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Girls Basketball: 1973, 1984, 1985, 1987, 2017, 2019 and 2023. Girls Soccer: 2004, 2005 and 2018. Girls Tennis: 2004, 2005 and 2006. Girls Track Indoors: 2005, 2006 and 2007. Outdoors: 2005. Cheerleading: 1984, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012. Boys Baseball: 1969 and 1984. Boys Basketball: 1991 and 1984. Boys Hockey: 1948, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Boys Soccer: 1975, 1995, 1997 and 2022. Boys Golf: 1981, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Boys Track Indoors: 2020. Boys Tennis: 1997 and 2007. Boys Football: 1944, 1959, 1975 and 1977. Boys Cross-Country: 1967. 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