Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 “‘When our son Will was 6 mos. Polly joined me in Chitose Japan. Our second son Bob was born there. “‘There became an upsurge of animosity between U.S. and Russia and the fear was of imminent war. “‘After the Army decided that we were in a position where they could not bring us out of if war was to break out, we were given new instruction and orders which included destruction of our high quality radios and crypto machines to preserve security before we were captured and the Army really didn’t want us captured.’ As stated by Bill Stewart. “(*Bill worked every day in a surmounting war zone with the smell of death hanging above his head, knowing that if he survived that day, tomorrow could still bring a widowed cherished Polly and fatherless toddlers.) “Bill states that ‘Luckily war NEVER developed and Polly, Will, Bob and myself finished our tour and returned to the U.S.A. We were ecstatic to see the Bridge at San Francisco after the harrowing period in Japan!’ “Bill and Polly, thank you for both serving! Polly, in a threatened war zone, you stood by your husband. You both are brave and both need to be commended for your service! “*You know, didn’t someone say somewhere it was the morse code workers & ‘wind talkers’ who were a major hand at winning the wars ?… “Thank you Bill and Polly “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist Want to sponsor a sketch? The Saugus Advocate’s “Guess Who Got Sketched Contest” is the signature piece of our weekly “The Sounds of Saugus” human interest and upcoming events column. It’s easily one of the most popular and most read parts of our paper. If you would like to sponCemetery Cleanup Nov. 28 The Town of Saugus Cemetery Department announced that fall grounds cleanup will begin at the Riverside Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 28. The Cemetery Commission asks members of the public to remove any personal and/or holiday/seasonal items from the grounds before the cleanup begins. The Cemetery Commission and Department are not responsible for any personal holiday/seasonal items that are not removed from the gravesites by the family on or before Nov. 28. All Veterans flags will remain on gravesites until Monday, Nov. 28, upon which time they will be removed for the winter season. Flags will be placed back on the gravesites in May prior to Memorial Day. ~ Legal Notice ~ A public Zoom meeting has been set for a Special Permit on Friday, December 2, 2022. Subject: Proposed recreational marijuana dispensary located at 1268 Broadway (lower level), Saugus, MA Date: Friday, December 2, 2022 Time: 7:00 pm Zoom Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81128539259?pwd=TEJHVHNHeUc4Z1FXd3g2NHR4cDhYUT09 Zoom ID: 811 2853 9259 Password: 561456 November 18, 23, 2022 sor the prize for the contest winner, in exchange for your business name and address appearing under the sketch, please contact the editor at mvoge@comcast.net. “Turkey Trot” at Breakheart on Sunday Friends of Breakheart Reservation is pleased to announce that the “Turkey Trot” will be held this Sunday (Nov. 20), at Breakheart Reservation (177 Forest St. in Saugus; Forest Street is off the Lynn Fells Parkway near Route 1 Southbound). The 5 kilometer race course is on pavement through Breakheart Reservation. Walkers are also welcome. Costumes are welcome, but optional. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m. The race itself is free to all; however, entrance to the post-race raffle is by a $10 donation to the Friends of Breakheart. The raffle will be for turkeys and gift cards. The number of winners will depend on the number of entries to raffle. Refreshments will be available. For more details, please contact Breakheart Reservation at 781-233-0834, or Peter A. Rossetti Jr. at 781-233-1855. If you have questions regarding the Fall Cleanup, please call the Cemetery Department at 781-231-4170. Legion breakfasts Saugus American Legion Post 210 is hosting its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The price is $8 for those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. Bon appétit! “Holly Jolly” coming to The Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant announced that the Holly Jolly Holiday Party with The Platters® Very Merry Christmas Show is slated for Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. The Platters are set to perform live in concert – playing all their hits and holiday tunes. Tickets are $25 per person. All seats are reserved. The Platters, who are hailed a rock and roll, vocal and Grammy® Halls of Fame group, will be joined by special guests Smokin’ Joe & the Henchmen. Kowloon food and beverage services will be available. For tickets: online ordering, front desk. Fall Curbside Leaf Collection is underway The Town of Saugus announced that fall curbside leaf collection is taking place during the weeks of Nov. 14–18 and Nov. 28–Dec. 2. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day. Leaves should be left outside 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. 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 Director of Solid Waste/Recycling Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. For more information about the Town of Saugus, visit www.saugus-ma. gov. Compost/Recycling DropOff Site closing for winter The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site will close for the winter season on Saturday, Dec.10 at 2 p.m. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 10, prior to closing. The site will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of the month in January, February and March, weather permitting. Please contact Director of Solid Waste/Recycling Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. 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. Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun. No experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting… See you there! Space is limited; please call 781-231-4168 X 3106 to register. The next session is Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the library at 295 Central St. in Saugus. Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is Monday, Nov. 21. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org.) A neat teen group called Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club began recently and, from all accounts, it’s a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk (https://www. sauguspubliclibrary.org/newmanga-anime-club.../ Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass.) All About Crystals with Leeza Masia: This event has been rescheduled to Thursday, Dec.1, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room. This is for fifth graders and up. Leeza will be showcasing some of her favorite crystals from her personal collection. She will talk about geological & metaphysical aspects of crystals and how to cleanse and “charge” any stone. Learn which chakras particular crystals associate with, and how to make two types of crystal grids. There will be a crystal giveaway at the end of the workshop! Please sign up in advance. Call 781-231-4168, come by the Reference Desk or sign up online from the events calendar: https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events/. Christmas Tree Festival at the MEG The MEG Foundation has announced its schedule for the 12th Annual Christmas Tree Festival, which begins on Saturday, Nov. 26, with the decoration of trees from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival dates: • Dec. 2 & 3 from 3 to 8 p.m. • Dec. 4 from 1 to 6 p.m. • Dec. 9 & 10 from 3 to 8 p.m. • Santa arrives on Dec. 10 for photos from 4:30 to 6 p.m. There will also be a Petting Zoo on the front lawn from 5 to 7 p.m. • Dec.11: Winners can pick up trees at the MEG from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Linda Ross at 781-2334607. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney writes in an announcement. “As always, it is a safe space THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19
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