THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 12, 2025 Page 5 St. John’s Christmas Fair put visitors in the holiday spirit S By Joanie Allbee t. John’s Episcopal Church held its annual Christmas Fair last Saturday (Dec. 6). The fair’s host, Bill Pothier, gave a warm greeting to visitors and handed out passports to be signed, stamped by vendors and then entered in a raffle to win a huge gift basket filled with gifts from each vendor. Vendors happily attended customers. They were divided into three areas: Santa’s Workshop, Candy Cane Lane and Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen. The vendor booths from Santa’s Workshop area included David St. Clair’s Handmade Jewelry, Devine Cards/Julia Aston, Face Painting with Emma Meireles and St. John’s Homemade Baked Goods. A few vendors from Candy Cane Lane were Sharon Genoveses’s Christmas Ornaments and Candleholders, Barbara Trainor’s Sewn Holiday and Ramona of Ramona’s Hand Built Pottery, and there was a taE-BIKES | FROM PAGE 4 Selectmen to figure this dangerous situation out. Sooner than later too.” Selectman Michael Serino “I have received many comments from residents regarding E-bikes on our streets and associated safety concerns such as people not even using the flashing light when crossPARTNERS IN POTTERY: Ramona and Richard Kowalsky displayed the work of Ramona’s hand-shaped pottery. (Photo Courtesy of Joanie Allbee) ble of Silent Auctions. In Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, volunteers proved themselves to be of chef quality. Busily, they cooked a creamy chowder and hamburgers to suit anyone’s tastebuds. Meals were presented and plated with care. Delicious hamburgers arrived with sides of complimentary coleslaw, and full to the brim chowder with crackers. Table gatherings exchanged pleasant greetings. Many compliments ing our roads while walking the rail-trail. I have reviewed the video that the North Andover Police Department has released as a public service announcement which I thought was helpful and is worth discussing. “Regarding any E-bike road violations in Andover, the department has set up an inhouse data bank. The first offense they take the operator’s about lunch were exclaimed from feasting crowds with clean plates. A few got up in line to order seconds. “The corn chowder was full of corn and potatoes and was delicious,” Karen Rakinic said. “There was a nice variety of vendors with edible goodies, handmade crafts and wearable items,” she said. Karen’s comments represented the heartbeat heard throughout Santa’s Workshop, name, date of birth and contact their parents. A second offense results in a $ 150.00 fine and impounding the bike for 15 days. “However, a lot of kids are under 16 and probably do not fully understand the rules of the road. Therefore, I believe education should first be the E-BIKES | SEE PAGE 7 Candy Cane Lane and Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 TREATS TO EAT: Mary Robblee chose baked goods to purchase from St. John’s home-baked vendor bakers Debbie Cox and Debbie LeBlanc. (Photo Courtesy of Joanie Allbee) CRAFTS ON DISPLAY: Karen Rakinic admired placemats from Sharon’s Christmas ornaments and candle holders table while Sharon Genovese sat behind her handiwork that was on display. (Photo Courtesy of Joanie Allbee) EVERETT ALUMINUM SUPPLIES 67 Years! — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured
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