Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, November 15, 2019 SOUNDS | from page 14 Of course, allowing this shout-out begets another long overdue one for the previous School Committee and others associated with Saugus Public Schools who in the spring honored Peter J. Decareau at a School Committee meeting with an honorary high school diploma during a special ceremony prior to the meeting. It got better. Peter was encouraged to join the Saugus High Class of 2019 at the 148th Commencement Exercises. And Peter vowed to cross the stage to receive his honorary diploma a second time. It was great. It was a very moving moment. It was inspirational. I’ll never forget when the seniors gave Peter a standing ovation after he was rolled up onto the platform in his wheelchair. And Peter just lit up the crowd at Stackpole Field with the tip of his mortarboard. And I do declare that this great veteran who sacrificed his high school education 77 years ago was the most photographed graduate that night in Saugus. It was a moving moment for the entire Saugus Public Schools community. And how about a shout-out for the involvement of the School Committee and the superintendent’s staff for making this memory one last grand one for Peter, perhaps the final major accomplishment in a long and fulfilling life. 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 nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with the 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 photo. Annual Advent Festival coming up This just in from Debora de Paula Hoyle, Administrative Assistant at Cliftondale Congregational Church. The church will host its Annual Advent Festival at the church on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Join us for an evening of free Christmas fun for the whole family,” Debbie wrote us in an email. Advent Festival activities include a spaghetti dinner, crafts for children and adults, Christmas photos and a carol sing-along. “All are invited! Cliftondale ACCEPTING Recycle NEW CUSTOMERS WOOD WASTE Construction and Demolition Debris -Wood - Concrete - Roofing - Mixed Demo - Gut Outs - Apartment Clean out - And More Hours of Operation Mon-Fri 5:30am to 4:00pm Sat. 7:00am to 12:00 Noon Call For More Info & Volume Discount 617-387-3700 Recycle OF BOSTON, INC. 85 BOSTON STREET, EVERETT, MA Disposal and Recycling Facility Accepting all Types of Congregational “ The church is located at 50 Essex St. Parking is available on Essex Street and at Kowalsky Insurance at 544 Lincoln Ave. Food drive for Healthy Students–Healthy Saugus (HS2) For folks who want to make sure nobody goes to bed hungry over the weekend, here’s your chance to help. Stop & Shop in Saugus will host a food drive on Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tammy Watts, HS2 Board of Directors Member & Volunteer Coordinator, is looking for volunteers to help. “Volunteer Role will be to stand at one of the two entrances/exits at Stop & Shop and hand out flyers to those going into the store and ask if they could purchase any of the items on the flyer and then bring back out to you on their way out,” Watts said. “The commitment is the minimum of an hour to four hours depending on your availability.” If you would like to volunteer, please contact Watts at (781) 820-0345 or email twatts24@ yahoo.com HS2 is a program that assists Saugus students with food insecurity during weekends. Local churches bag nutritional food on Thursday, and then the food gets distributed to Saugus students. “We are always in need of the following,” Watts said, pointing to the list: Mac & Cheese, 7.5 oz. Peanut Butter, 15 oz. Canned Vegetables, 15 oz. Jelly (Squeeze Plastic Bottles) Sliced Carrots Canned Tuna. 5 oz. Green Beans Corn Soup Canned Chicken, 10 oz. Breakheart’s Turkey Trot It’s time again for Breakheart Reservation’s Annual Turkey Trot, which is set for Sunday, Nov. 24. Races begin at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Runners have two different options – 5K run or 3K run/walk – mixed terrain (paved/dirt). Rain or shine! Participation is free with a $10 suggested donation to the Friends of Breakheart Reservation to support this event. All registered racers will be entered into raffles. Win a frozen turkey or ham or gift certificate/prize! Race prizes (turkeys) awarded to fastest male & female runners. Trot Race T-shirts available while supplies last. Costumes not required but much appreciated – Friends Gift Shoppe available. Thank you to our sponsors: Friends of Breakheart Reservation, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Peter A. Rossetti Insurance and Stop & Shop Saugus. For more information please call (781) 233-0834. Food Pantry plans for Thanksgiving It’s time to start planning holiday dinners for our clients. I know how busy November can be, but please take a minute and check your calendars and your availability if you wish to volunteer. Sign up for a Thanksgiving dinner package: This includes a turkey, fresh produce and groceries to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Those eligible may register Friday mornings from October 25–November 15 between 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Message or email for more info: wlbrwendy@gmail.com. Volunteer opportunities: Friday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – regular pantry day. After pantry closes to clients, volunteers will set up the tables and bag dry goods for each meal. Depending on how many volunteers, it should be done by 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Dinners are given out. Volunteers will be needed for the following: set up/pick up of refreshments for volunteers; pick up turkeys in storage/help unload. Clients arrive from 10 a.m. to noon: check in clients as they arrive; people to be stationed in areas of distribution; carriers to help clients out with their meal; clean up. Other volunteer opportunities: organize food drives; check dates and sort donated items; pick up donations as needed; solicit donations from various businesses: * turkeys * reusable shopping bags * financial support * refreshments for volunteers Please email me if you have any questions at wlbrwendy@ gmail.com. —Wendy Reed, Saugus United Parish Food Pantry Annual Tree & Santa Holiday Fest! The Friends of Breakheart Reservation invite you to our Annual Tree & Santa Holiday Fest, which is set for Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation. Come enjoy the holiday spirit with the Friends of Breakheart Reservation as we celebrate inside the Visitors Center! * Meet Santa by the Fireplace! * Crafts for kids! Hang ornaments! * Holiday music, tree, hot chocolate and cookies * Visit the Friends Gift Shoppe – thank you for supporting the Friends! This event is free and open to the public – donations to the nonprofit Friends of Breakheart are greatly appreciated and allow us to fund these events. For more information please call Breakheart at: (781) 233-0834. Visit us at the Friends website: www.friends-of-breakheart.org. Like us on Facebook! Fall curbside leaf collection continues The Town of Saugus announces that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the following weeks: November 18– 22 and December 2–6. Residents should place leaves outside by 7 a.m. during their regularly scheduled collection day. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal; however, if using barrels, 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. 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 Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18
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