THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 12, 2025 Page 7 Shining Lights of Everyday People Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love”— Mother Teresa By Joanie Allbee I would like to shine a light on a couple who give so much support to our Saugus Culture – Al and Joyce Rodenhiser. The Rodenhisers are encouragers of many events that the Town of Saugus offers. They invest heart and soul into the activities they attend. During the Oct. 8 Board of Selectmen Candidates’ Environmental Forum sponsored by SAVE (Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment), Joyce served as the moderator while Al was the official timekeeper. “Joyce is a former SAVE president and both she and Al are founding members of SAVE,” SAVE’s Co-President Stephanie Shalkoski noted in her introduction of the couple at the beginning E-BIKES | FROM PAGE 5 first step to road safety in our community. I look forward to participating in the forum.” Selectman Frank Federico “After hearing from several families and community AT THE ST. JOHN’S CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR: Front row, left to right: Al Rodenhiser and state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus). Back row, left to right: Maureen Whitcomb and Joyce Rodenhiser. They relaxed after a wonderful feast of chowder and hamburgers in the “Mrs. Claus Kitchen” area of the fair. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) of the forum. “And they are deeply committed to our community and shining examples of people members, I spoke with Chairwoman Panetta about the idea of holding a joint meeting with the School Committee. My goal was to show that we are fully vested in the safety of our students and schools, as much as the charter allows us to be. Through our discusALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 4.25% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. $250,000 maximum deposit. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF who make Saugus a better place to live,” Shalkoski said. You will see this loving couple attending library presensions, we agreed that E-bikes and E-scooters were the right topic for this joint meeting, given how directly this issue affects kids. “From there, others recommended reaching out to our state delegation, which I think is an excellent idea, especially Joyce and Al Rodenhiser teamed up as moderator and timekeeper, respectively, at SAVE’s Board of Selectmen Candidates’ Environmental Forum on Oct. 8. (Saugus Advocate file photo of SaugusTV broadcast) tations, theatre performances, Saugus functions and festivities. Joyce, a former Town Meeting member, was also honored as “Woman of the Year” during the 2015 Founders Day Celebration. Al and Joyce enjoy the fairs, local craftsman displays and summer concerts at the Saugus Iron Works – anything to do with supporting Sauas we look for guidance, support, and potential statewide consistency. At the same time, I started to learn that many people in town had already begun researching this issue on their own. A lot of the new Town Meeting members in particular have really taken gus and Saugus people, they show up strong. While dining among friends at St. John’s Church Christmas Fair on Dec. 6th, in the “Mrs. Claus Kitchen,” it was no surprise to see the lovely couple, Al and Joyce. They were enjoying hearty lunches, laughter and gift shopping in support of local artisans. the initiative to dig into the laws, the data, and what other communities are doing. “Seeing that level of interest and effort makes me optimistic. We have so many new E-BIKES | SEE PAGE 8
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