Page 14 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 any questions. of lights, tens of thousand of bulbs before you can hang them. Then you have to lay approximately two miles of electrical cords to connect all of them together, testing each section as you go. You do all of this in the freezing cold! By the way we mustn’t forget that they have to take it all down after the holidays. So thank you to Justin and the all the guys at the DPW, you are the best!!!!!” – Three “Shout-Outs” in one: “Everyone knows having a new appliance delivered is not the most rewarding experience in life. So this Shout Out goes to a truly great young couple, Alyissa Herrera and Pedro Silevez, who live next door to me. A huge ‘Shout Out’ for Alyissa for her bravery and heroism for staying with me while Washing Machine #1 was delivered and then sent back. A ‘Shout Out’ to her husband Pedro who was driving home from work for his calming strength and wisdom. Fast forward to two days later when Washing Machine #2 was delivered: this time it was Attorney Nelson Chang who stayed with me while they delivered it but they would not hook it up. Nelson not only hooked it up but helped me test it to make sure it worked properly. So, a huge ‘Shout Out’ for Nelson too! (Although Nelson, I still have to say that the year you held up my leaning Christmas Tree so I could stuff a book under it trumps this fiasco!). I am grateful to all three of you!!!” 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 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. Black Friday at Kohl’s Fanatical shoppers who look forward to getting up super early for the traditional “Black Friday” on the morning after Thanksgiving won’t have to get up so early this year. Kohl’s request for its extended hours of operation permit for Black Friday received unanimous approval from selectmen at their meeting last week. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Corinne Riley said she abstained from the vote because she’s a shareholder of Kohl’s. It’s shaping up to be a very subdued affair, in order to be COVID-19 friendly. Instead of opening at Midnight after Turkey Day, the shopping won’t begin until 5 a.m. If store management thinks there is a problem with crowd control, they need to contact police, according to Selectman Debra Panetta. Typically, this time of year the board would be receiving a lot more requests for extended hours, she said. Several opportunities to serve Saugus If you are in a civic-minded mood and feel like serving your town on a volunteer board, the Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for appointment to: The Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees The Cultural Council The Cemetery Commission Those who are interested in one or more of these positions may submit letter of interest/resume no later than Dec. 31 to: Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall, Suite #4 298 Central St. Cultural Council seeks funding proposals Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs are due Monday, Dec. 14. Virtual programming and “take and complete” projects will be given consideration. The Saugus Cultural Council has a new extended Dec. 14, 2020, deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. According to Council Chair Mike Sullivan, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Saugus – including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, performances in schools, workshops and lectures. The Saugus Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCC) serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. This year the Saugus Cultural Council will distribute about $7,000 in grants. Previously funded projects have included a field trip to see Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” an artist workshop at Breakheart Reservation, dramatic performances and local author speaking engagements. For local guidelines and complete information on the Saugus Cultural Council, contact Mike Sullivan at michaelsullivan027@ gmail.com. Application forms and more information about the LCC Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org or https://mcc.smartsimple.com/s_ Login.jsp Trump still loses Saugus Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena emailed local media the official results of the Nov. 3 election. And President Donald Trump remains the official loser in Saugus as far as the presidential election goes. Presidential-Elect Joe Biden’s lead over the president increased from 373 to a final count of 458. Biden beat him 8,001 to 7,543, according to the latest numbers released by Schena’s office. Trump, who beat Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton in the race to the White House four years ago, took Saugus then by winning 51 percent of the Saugus vote. In this year’s election, only 46 percent of the Saugus voters who turned out supported Trump while Biden drew 50.3 percent of the vote total. Be on the PEG Cable Access Board Feel like doing some volunteer work for the Town of Saugus? Well, Wendy Reed, Clerk of the Saugus Board of Selectmen, told us about this opportunity: The Saugus Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for appointment to the PEG Cable Access Board of Directors in the Town of Saugus. These are volunteer/nonpaid positions for Saugus residents. Those interested may submit letter of interest/resume to: Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall 298 Central St. Saugus For more details, please call Wendy at (781) 231-4124. Fall Curbside Leaf Collection Dates The Town of Saugus announced that the Fall Curbside Leaf Collection will continue through the week of Nov. 30–Dec. 4. 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 Santa coming to Kowloon’s Friday Santa Claus arrives Friday (Nov. 27) for a socially distant meetand-greet with one and all, followed by the movie “The Polar Express.” Doors open at 5 p.m. and movie time is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per car or table. Santa Claus will be live at the Kowloon Restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays 5 to 8 p.m. and Sundays 4 to 7 p.m. through Christmas. “The Polar Express” is a 2004 American animated adventure film starring Tom Hanks and is based on the 1985 children’s book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg. The film features human characters animated into live-action “motion capture” animation. The plot has a young boy who on Christmas Eve sees a mysterious train headed for the North Pole. He is then invited aboard the train by its conductor. The boy joins several other children as they embark on a journey to visit Santa Claus preparing for Christmas. One more outdoor concert today The Kowloon Restaurant, which is owned and operated by the Wong family, adds a live outdoor concert with cover band Legends of Summer – due to the extended sunny forecast. The concert is set for today (Wednesday, Nov. 25), from 4 to 7 p.m. There is no cover charge. The event is socially distanced with dining and bar available outside. Call the Kowloon at 781.233.0077 to put your name on the guest list. The Kowloon continues its entertainment into December with Kowloon Bingo every Thursday and Kowloon Keno on the weekends from 4 to 10 p.m. in the upstairs Luau Room. There will be two giant screen TVs and a DJ entertaining. A full Kowloon menu – featuring pupu platters, Saugus Wings, sushi, egg rolls, Seafood Fantasy and Kowloon Steak, along with soft drinks and signature scorpion bowls, mai tais, beer, wine and cocktails – will be available at the outdoor dining/drive-in, turf and car-hop venue and Luau Room. The Kowloon Drive-In, in conjunction with Xfinity, features a 22-feet-high-by-40-feet-wide movie screen and space for cars. More movies to be announced. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) The Grab-N-Go meals program continues at the Saugus Public Schools to keep needy students from going hungry. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2), in partnership with Whitsons Food Service, resumed the program. Breakfasts and lunches will be available for pick up at Veterans Memorial School at 39 Hurd Ave. every Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekly until further notice, according to Julie Cicolini, a board member with Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus. “Students will receive meals for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Tuesday pick up,” Cicolini said. “Students will receive meals for Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at the Friday pick up. This will ensure that meals are available for seven days a week…As a reminder, please maintain social distancing with food service employees and wear a mask during pick up.” HS2 is a nonprofit group that helps to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides a weekend supply of nutritious food for weekends or school holidays during the school year. For more information or assistance, please email hs2information@gmail. com or visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page. Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. despite concerns over the Coronavirus. But they have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. “For the protection of our volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact & crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries,” says Wendy Reed, Clerk of the Saugus Board of Selectmen, who also oversees the operation of the all-volunteer food pantry. “We understand clients may receive items they don’t want or need, but feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short term or one-time assistance are encouraged to come.” The food pantry is in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Food help for veterans Saugus offers a Veterans Food Pantry on the third Wednesday of each month. “We have been holding it in Melrose since the Saugus Senior Center has been closed,” Saugus Veteran Services Officer Jay Pinette says. “The pantry provides a mix of fresh produce and non-perishable foods. The pantry is open to Veterans and/or surviving spouses. Registration is required and may be done by contacting the Veterans Services Office…The food market is generally held at the Saugus Senior Center, but given the current COVID-19 pandemic, SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
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