THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 22, 2024 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 23) will be a classic example of the Thanksgiving Day spirit embracing the Town of Saugus. A corps of kindhearted and generous volunteers will assemble in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church – home of the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry – to help distribute turkey meal baskets for needy Saugus families, who might not otherwise have a conventional sit-down Thanksgiving Day meal. I have witnessed the heart and soul of these benevolent people on several occasions – including the last two years. There’s a lot of love being generated in that basement. Debora de Paula Hoyle, Administrative Assistant at Cliftondale Congregational Church, can use all the help she can get tomorrow. The volunteers will gather at the Food Pantry from 8:30 a.m. to noon. If you’re in the volunteering mood and feel like helping out, please email to sign up to volunteer at office@cliftondalecc.org. A deadline for nex t week’s paper The Saugus Advocate will be published next Wednesday (Nov. 27) instead of the normal Friday so that people can read the paper before Thanksgiving Day. To accommodate the early production, The Saugus Advocate will have a 9 a.m. deadline on Monday, Nov. 25, for news announcements and press releases. Turkey Trot on Sunday On Sunday (Nov. 24), Breakheart Reservation will host its annual Breakheart Turkey Trot, a fun-filled event for runners and walkers of all ages. Lace up your sneakers and get ready to hit the scenic trails of Breakheart. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely stroll, this event has something for everyone. it will honor any contract it has signed for a party from now through the end of December, but will not book any new ones until after the first of the year. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We received several nominations from readers this week who wanted to recognize Saugonians who make a difference in their community and contribute to the betterment of Saugus. Steve Boudreau, a retired TURKEY TIME: Volunteers at the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry stacked some of the turkeys that were distributed to needy Saugus area families last year so they could have a home-cooked Thanksgiving Day meal. Volunteers of all ages – including Saugus High School football players and cheerleaders – are expected tomorrow in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) Choose between the exhilarating 5K run or the more relaxed 3K walk – both offering breathtaking views of the beautiful surroundings. Feel the crisp autumn air as you make your way through the scenic trails, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage. Registration begins 9:30 a.m. at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center at 177 Forest St., Saugus. The race begins at 10 a.m. and lasts through noon and is sponsored by the Friends of Breakheart Reservation and Peter Rossetti Tax and Law. Turkeys will be awarded to the fastest runners. Raffle prizes will be available to all who donate. A $10 donation is requested to enter. Proceeds are used by the Friends of Breakheart for park activities and future events. Bring your friends, family and even your furry companions to enjoy a day of fitness, community and fun. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that celebrates both physical activity and the spirit of Thanksgiving. For more information, please see the Friends of Breakheart Reservation Facebook group or call 781-233-1855. Holiday Trash Delay The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the Thanksgiving holiday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Thursday, Nov. 28, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Friday, Nov. 29. Residents are kindly asked to leave trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. the day after their normally scheduled collection day. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Nov. 22) from 9:30-11 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 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. The Food Pantry will be closed on Friday, Nov. 29, in honor of the Thanksgiving Day holiday and will reopen on Friday, Dec. 6, from 9:3011 a.m. 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. No new Legion Hall bookings till 2025 The American Legion Post 210 announced recently that Sachems coach and a member of the Saugus High School Hall of Fame Committee, offered this one: “I would like to give a big shout out to Gene Decareau on his 95th birthday. Gene is an inspiration and a role model to any young person. He has dedicated his life as a volunteer to the Saugus Lions Club, his church [First Congregational Church of Saugus], the Food Pantry and to any organization that helps make Saugus a better place to live. Gene is one of the oldest living members of the Saugus High School Hall of Fame. Best wishes and congratulations to Gene on a well-deserved 95th birthday.” Shirley Bogdan offered these words of praise: “I’d like to give a shout out, please, to the Saugus American Legion Auxiliary. These ladies packaged unwrapped gifts for the residents at Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, totaling 373 gifts with a value of approximately $4,176. This included t-shirts, pants, underwear, socks, hats, afghans, and gift certificates for Dunkin’ Donuts and CVS. A great job, girls. Thank you.” Gene Decareau requested “a loud shout out for Laurie Davis and her staff at the Saugus Senior Center, which I consider to be the best Senior Center in the state. Have a great day, Laurie.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to sinTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16
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