Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 6, 2024 Turkey Trot draws 88 runners T he F r iends of Breakheart Reservation hosted the Annual Breakheart Turkey Trot race on Nov. 24. There were 88 runners, with favorable weather for the race, which featured participants from different communities and running clubs. Marissa Zelten, of Melrose, was the top female runner in the 5K race. Andrew Breck, also of Melrose, won the male race. The event also included a 3K walk and a raffle with turkeys, hams, gift cards and tickets to the Stone Zoo. Proceeds from the Turkey Trot will be used by the Friends of Breakheart for park activities and future events. SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 19 Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection Presentation The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and Eagle Bank are sponsoring a Free Presentation for Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection. This event will be held on Monday, Dec. 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). Eagle Bank will be providing an attorney to discuss many issues: estate taxes, Medicaid, probate, property assignments, advantages and disPictured from left to right: Marissa Zelten, the top female runner, and Andrew Breck, the top male runner, both from Melrose, celebrated their victories at the Annual Breakheart Turkey Trot at Breakheart Reservation on Nov. 24. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) advantages of wills and living trusts, and much more. To attend this free event, please call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-4178. Light refreshments will be served. Walk-ins welcome. A Video for Vets Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and Veterans’ Service Officer Paul Cancelliere have collaborated on a video that highlights the work the Town of Saugus’ Veterans’ Services Office does to help local veterans and their families. In the video, Cancelliere explains how the Veterans’ Services Office follows three main pillars in advocating for veterans. These pillars are: · Implementing a variety of state benefits to aid veterans and their families · Processing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims for veterans and offering assistance for things such as homebuying, education, life insurance and burials · Community outreach by working with the Saugus Veterans Council to help put together events, such as the Memorial Day Parade, POW/ THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 ed at YMCA International Training School, which became what college? 1. On Nov. 29, 1972, what video game was released that started a commercially successful “craze”? 2. Is a U.S. Vice President part of the Cabinet? 3. On Nov. 30, 1999, what two energy/oil businesses merged? 4. How are Han, Leia and Luke similar? 5. What country shares borders with Armenia, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan? 6. On Dec. 1, 1878, what U.S. president with a first name including a female name had the first White House telephone installed? 7. The song “Jingle Bell Rock” debuted in what year: 1948, 1957 or 1966? 8. What FBI director who used an initial instead of his first name did not have a birth certificate on file until he was 43? 9. December 2 is Play Basketball Day; the sport was found10. Why did Guinness World Records stop tracking “most people in a pie fight”? 11. How are boneshaker, hobby horse and penny farthing similar? 12. December 3 is Giving Tuesday; what author of “The Prophet” said, “Kindness is like snow – it beautifies everything it covers”? 13. In what 1813 novel by Jane Austen would you find the character Fitzwilliam Darcy, Esq.? 14. Most people in the Southern Hemisphere speak what language? 15. What music group’s memThe Dec. 14 program at New Hope Assembly of God will feature a Living Nativity. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) A special Christmas celebration is set for Dec. 14 at New Hope Assembly, featuring live animals and costumed characters reenacting the birth of Jesus. New Hope Assembly will present its Living Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. on church grounds at 9 Assembly Dr. This special event offers a free, family-friendly afternoon filled with Christmas cheer. Bring your family and friends to experience the joy of the season and make special holiday memories. The Living Nativity will feature beautifully staged scenes with costumed characters and live animals, bringing the story of Jesus’ birth to life in a unique and interactive way. Guests can walk through the bers’ first names were Diana, Florence and Mary? 16. On Dec. 4, 1875, politician/ official William Tweed escaped from a NYC jail amidst a civil case for misuse of city funds; what was his nickname? 17. What past tense verb is the only English word that ends in “mt”? 18. Collins Dictionary has named what word (part of a doll’s name) meaning a bad-mannered, childish person as its 2024 Word of the Year? 19. What bird lays the largest egg? 20. On Dec. 5, 1791, what composer of “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (A Litle Night Music) died whose name includes the name of an animal? Nativity station and experience the sights and sounds of the first Christmas. In addition to the Nativity, attendees can enjoy festive activities like crafts, games, live Christmas music and free holiday treats, such as cocoa and baked goods. “This event is a wonderful opportunity to bring people together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas,” said Jessica Jarosz from New Hope Assembly. “We look forward to welcoming everyone for an afternoon of joy and community spirit.” The event is free to the public, and no registration is required. For more information, contact New Hope Assembly at 781-233-6384 or visit their website. ANSWERS A Living Nativity in Saugus 1. Atari’s Pong 2. Yes 3. Exxon and Mobil became ExxonMobil. 4. They are “Star Wars” characters. (Han later had the last name Solo.) 5. Iran 6. Rutherford B. Hayes 7. 1957 (released by Bobby Helms) 8. J. (John) Edgar Hoover 9. Springfield 10. “Over wastage concerns” 11. They are names for early bicycles. 12. Kahlil Gibran 13. “Pride and Prejudice” (usually called Mr. Darcy) 14. Portuguese 15. The Supremes (last names: Ross, Ballard and Wilson, respectively) 16. Boss 17. Dreamt 18. Brat (Bratz doll) 19. Ostrich 20. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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