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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark E. Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Veterans Day in Saugus The Saugus Veterans Council plans to hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. next Thursday (Nov. 11) in Veterans Park, which is located at the intersection of Central and Winter Streets. Andy Biggio, a former veterans service officer for the Town of Saugus, who currently works as a police officer for the Town of Winthrop, is scheduled to give the keynote speech. Biggio is a published author who has written “The Rifle,” a book about World War II and veterans of the war. Veterans Day provides everyone the perfect opportunity to express their appreciation for fellow citizens who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces or, who are currently serving their country. It is a special holiday – not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who gave their lives while serving their country – which is also known as Armistice Day. The World War I armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. So, how about a few thousand shoutouts for all of the Saugus veterans as we pause to reflect on the holiday next week. DAR honoring veterans The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is taking orders for American flags to be displayed at the Saugus Town Hall lawn on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. Each flag purchased will list the full name and rank of service, branch of service, and years served, if known. Otherwise, whatever knowledge you have will be included on the tag. Each flag will be tagged with the information you provide, either In Memory of, if deceased, or In Honor of, if still living (An example: “In Memory of Ensign Paul Jones, US Navy 1980-1995”), and several members of the DAR will place them on the lawn. At noontime, you may pick up your flag and place it on the grave of the veteran or give it to the veteran you are honoring, if living, to thank them for their service. The DAR is a women’s group service organization honoring the American Flag and our veterans, and a part of their work is promoting history, education and patriotism. Please send your requested information, along with a check for $5.00 made out to the DAR Parson Roby Chapter, to Ms. Linda Ross, DAR, 88 Main St., Saugus, MA 01906. If you require further information, please call Charlotte Line, Regent, Saugus Parson Roby Chapter, at 781-820-7815. Everybody can be a winner The voters of Saugus have spoken, at least for another two years, as to how their town and public education system will be governed. Congratulations to those candidates who were elected or reelected to seats on the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the Housing Authority and the 50-member Saugus Town Meeting. And hats off and good luck to those candidates who didn’t get elected, but contributed to the betterment of their community – just by running a good race. Run again in the next election and keep running until you win. Don’t get discouraged. Or use this electoral experience as a springboard to greater volunteer involvement in various public service opportunities which are out there for the asking. Check out the vacancies on various boards and committees and participate in your hometown local government. The town manager, Board of Selectmen and Saugus Public Schools will surely welcome anyone who wants to get involved in helping Saugus to serve its people better. So, get involved. ing to watch, especially for Red Sox fans. Everybody in Red Sox nation loved Jerry. And we will all miss him. Legion Hall Fridays for breakfast! Great news for people who enjoy the Friday morning breakfasts at the Saugus American Legion Cpl Scott J. Procopio Post 210. Legion Hall, which is located at 44 Taylor St., has resumed its Friday breakfasts and will continue through the last Friday in May of 2022. The buffet breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. for a donation of $7. Take-out roast beef at St. John’s If you have a hankering for roast beef, check out St. GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who correctly identifies the Saugonian who was sketched between now and Tuesday at noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Dunkin’ at the 1204 Broadway Saugus location on Route 1 North. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) A 60-pound loss About a year ago this time, I pressed my brother Wayne’s doctor to make a referral to a dietician so he could enhance his health by dropping some pounds. Wayne will be 70 by year’s end and really needed to make adjustments in his diet. At one point, I had concerns about him going over the 400 mark. That’s more weight on his knees and legs and extra stress on his heart. Well, I’m happy to report that his doctor found Wayne a dietician who he has been meeting with every two to three months. She and the doctor have also encouraged the staff at the assisted living place where my brother lives to encourage him to make better food choices. Just a few weeks ago, Wayne’s weight dropped to 313 – a 60 pound drop over the past year. We have set a new goal for the new year – to get the weight under 300 and eventually under 275 – and to keep it off. Farewell Jerry During my final two years at Joseph Case High School in Swansea (Class of 1970), I got to watch a gifted baseball player my age play for our rival Somerset High School. I knew back then – and pretty much everybody did who followed the old Narragansett (or “Narry”) Baseball League – that Jerry Remy was headed places after he graduated in 1970. As a sports correspondent for the Somerset Spectator Press weekly newspaper in 1969 and 1970, I had the privilege of covering Somerset when they played Case in baseball. And as a sports writer, I assumed the role of official scorer at many of the games played. Years later, after Remy became a Major Leaguer and later became the great baseball analyst for the Boston Red Sox games, I used to joke with friends that I probably cost Jerry Remy the Narragansett League Batting title by giving a catcher on my team a few cheap hits that should have been scored as errors. Jerry’s promising baseball career ended too early. But it opened the door for a much better career as a great analyst who covered Red Sox baseball games on TV. On my drive to Saugus last Sunday to interview the 2003 Saugus Little League World Series team, I was saddened to hear on the radio that Jerry Remy had died in his seventh bout with cancer. Jerry was the guy who added another dimension to baseball TV coverage that just made the game more fun and interestJohn’s Episcopal Church tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 6) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The church, which is located near the Saugus Iron Works, is sponsoring a roast beef dinner – pick up and go. MEG Holiday Craft Fair Nov. 14 Come and enjoy the 2nd annual MEG Holiday Craft Fair, on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the MEG Building at 54-58 Essex St. in Saugus. Admission is free. The craft fair features handmade wreaths, personal gifts, Christmas decorations and many special crafts perfect for gift giving For further information contact Kathy at 671-2312842 or Patty at 781-983-3979. The Marleah Elizabeth Graves (MEG) Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the historic Cliftondale school. The Turkey Trot is back! The annual Turkey Trot – a popular race that’s been going for more than 20 years – returns to Breakheart Reservation after health concerns about COVID-19 led to its cancellation last year. This fun race, which usually draws 125 to 150 participants from surrounding towns, is usually held the Sunday before Thanksgiving and offers a great chance to win a turkey for that holiday meal. It’s also a great chance to get outside and enjoy some nice fall weather. The race this year is set for Sunday, Nov. 21, beginning at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. This year’s event features a 5K run or 3K walk on mixed terrain, rain or shine! A $10 donation is requested to enter. Proceeds are used by the Friends of Breakheart for park activities and future events. Turkeys will be awarded to the fastest male and female runners. Raffle prizes are open to all who donate. This year’s sponsors include the Friends of Breakheart Reservation, Peter A. Rossetti Insurance, Stop & Shop Saugus, MP Realty Group, Nazzaro Family and Val Kappa Art. For more information, please call 781-233-1855. Stumped by the Sketch Artist Sorry to say, we have no winner to congratulate for making a correct guess in identifying last Friday’s Sketch. But here’s the answer, provided by the person who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”: “The answer to last week’s sketch is very Artistic & talented Susan Moriello Curry. “Susan is a 1985 Graduate of Saugus High. Susan created the ‘Be Like Georgie’ Saugus Event last year during the early days of the pandemic. It involved putting bears up in windows during all this social distancing so kids could spot the bears out on drives or walks. Georgie is Susan’s teddy bear given to her over twenty-five years ago by her Father George Moriello (of George’s Barbershop) who passed on. “This bear activity helped many little ones feel secure again. The parents were joining in and having just as much fun looking to spot bears! “It was nice to see families out for bike rides enjoying the weather and on adventures to spot bears! “These uncertain times shook many children up emotionally and Susan provided an outlet of fun hapTHE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 9

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