Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 SHS Class of 2004 to host Ugly Sweater Party on Dec. 20 T he Saugus High School Class of 2004 has turned 15! If you were fortunate enough to grow up in the community, you realize the term “Sachem” is much more than the name of the high school mascot. Sachem-hood symbolizes Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com the memories and friendships molded at SHS. The Saugus High School class of 2004 will be celebrating our 15-year reunion at the Fox Hill Yacht Club in our hometown of Saugus. Bring your dancing shoes, as we will have Special Guest DJ Mark M, and Master of Ceremonies Tugboat dropping the hottest tracks of today while masterfully mixing in throwbacks from the early 2000’s. There will be a 50/50 and mega raffle which is full of prizes from local businesses as well as tickets to sporting events. Tickets for class members are $25 prior to the event or $40 at the door, which includes a catered dinner and raffle ticket. Wear an ugly sweater and receive an extra raffle ticket! To attend or donate to this year’s event, please email sachemclassof04@gmail.com for more information. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. We look forward to making this year’s reunion the best one yet! ASKS | from page 2 got the job? A: Yes. I had dogs of my own and I got to know the laws; I studied the laws and got to know how the laws were implemented and worked on. The laws are actually working tools, and it’s how you use those tools that helps you get the job done. Q: When you started out, were most of your dogs registered? A: Oh no, there were a lot of dogs that weren’t registered. Q: Many more dogs that weren’t registered? A: Yes. And there were a lot of leash laws being violated and a lot of dogs running around; even before the leash law came into play, there were a lot of dogs out there. Q: So, there were about 900 registered dogs when you began and about how many more that weren’t registered? A: Double. I would say double. Q: And how many registered dogs today? A: I would say about 1,700 and a lot more out there to be found. Q: And what was the tops as far as registered dogs during your career? A: The most registered … close to 1,800, I believe. I don’t have the actual figure in my head. But I’d say it’s close to that. Q: As you look back on your 26 years as the town’s dog officer, what’s the most interesting incident or experience that you had? A: Well, my first weekend on the job, I was on patrol on a Sunday morning up on Oak Point Road. I am not going to say the name, but a Hells Angel lived up there…He was president of the Hells Angels back at that time, and he had a rottweiler, and the rottweiler was running around loose in the area, and people wouldn’t come out of their houses. And as I pulled up – I wasn’t armed at that time – I saw the rottweiler at the top of the hill. And I got out as usual and tried to be friendly, because if you show the fear, they see it. So, I got out of the car and said, “Come here, boy. Come here.” And he started growling and growling, and all of a sudden, he started charging right at me. So, the best thing you can do – as I’ve been taught – you stand your position; you stand your ground. So, I yelled the command “Down!” and the dog stopped right in front of me and he ran back up the hill. Q: So, did that leave you feeling a little shaky? A: A little shaky. Oh man, I had to go clear myself. It was a hairy moment at the time. I had to go back and refocus on what I was dealing with. It was my first weekend of work. But then you understand the difference between vicious dogs and good dogs. And then I had to go and confront the owner on top of that – write them up and take them to court if I had to. In many cases, I took people into hearings. Q: In that case, did you get much harassment from the guy? 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm $12 Lunch Menu! Come in and Try our New... Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday until 3:30 PM Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Book Your Holiday Parties Early! Catering & Party Platters to Go! A Delicious Deal! ASKS | SEE PAGE 7 Only $22.00 includes Two Sides www.eight10barandgrille.com
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