THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 20, 2024 Page 17 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 to follow.” 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 a 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 a photo. Area Republicans meet Jan. 15 Saugus Town Republican Committee Chair Chris Luongo announced this week that area Republicans are confirmed for Jan.15 at 6:30 p.m. at Old Tyme Italian Cuisine in Lynn. “I am looking forward to meeting you all. Some of you have responded, but if you can once again confirm whether you or how many from your committee will be attending, this will be helpful to make sure we have enough room. Your presence is important and will greatly contribute to the success of our meeting. As this is our first meeting, I would like to have each town do a small introduction and what the types of activities you do as a committee. Please pass the word around to anyone you think might be interested. The following towns have responded. Saugus, Lynn, Nahant, Middleton and Malden “If you have any contacts with other towns, please get in touch with them and let them know. Let us grow our republican numbers and take our State back.” Saugus 4-1-1 set for March 1, 2025 The Saugus 4-1-1 Committee would like everyone to know that the Saugus 4-1-1 event will be taking place on March 1, 2025. Invitations to all new residents as well as nonprofits will be mailed out in January. “We are looking forward to having this wonderful event for new residents as well as those who have been here for years to learn what Saugus has to offer!” Selectman Corinne Riley wrote in an email recently. “Also, if you have a local business or service to promote, send your request or further inquiries to Saugus411@gmail. com. There are ‘Welcome Bags’ that are given out to the new residents with all kinds of information which could include your business or services offered to our Saugus residents. Stay tuned for further updates!” Selectman Riley is the driving force behind the nifty program, which had well-attended events at the Saugus Middle-High School last year and in 2022. Here’s what’s going on at the Saugus Public Library Five bucks for a bag of books! The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are offering quite a bargain: $5 for a bag of books. Purchase a New Friends of the Saugus Public Library mesh book bag at the Main Desk for $5 and fill it with as many books as you’d like. Proceeds benefit the New Friends so they can support public library services in Saugus. Now available! Foreign Language Books! Foreign Language titles for Adults and Teens are now available for checkout. We have books in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Haitian Creole and Vietnamese. Check out our brandnew collection located on the second floor past the Young Adult Fiction books. Chestnut Woods Rehab begins “Operation Santa Paws” Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Saugus, where residents often benefit from animal-assisted therapy visits, has launched “Operation Santa Paws” to collect pet supplies and donate them to the Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society (PAWS). Through Dec. 22, the skilled nursing facility at 73 Chestnut St. welcomes donated items, such as blankets and towels, dog and cat beds, unopened pet food/treats, pet toys, grooming products, collars and leashes and food/water bowls. Therapy animals play a vital role in long-term care residents’ lives, particularly those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Benefits of animal therapy for seniors include emotional uplift, increased COACH T’s CROSS COUNTRY TEAM: Pictured from left to right: Back row: Coach Steve Boudreau, Michael Wheeler, Imrane Rahou, Luiz Sena and Coach T (Chris Tarantino); front row: Luke Porrazzo, Santino Diciero, Xavier Mazariegos-Darnell, AJ Diciero and Liam Marcu. Luke, a fourth-grader at Belmonte STEAM Academy, finished fourth in his race. Imrane, a fifth-grader at Belmonte STEAM Academy, finished 12th. The boys competed in the 10th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School XC Championships at the Gannon Golf Course in Lynn. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) self-esteem, improved social skills and reduced risk of depression and anxiety. For more information, visit ChestnutWoodsRehab.com. 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/MIA Recognition Day and the Veterans Day ceremony THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 READY TO RUN: Saugus was well represented in the 10th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School XC Championships. Pictured from left to right: Top row: Liam Marcu, Imrane Rahou, Luke Porrazzo and Michael Wheeler; middle row: Xavier Mazariegos, AJ Diciero and Santino Diciero; front and center is Luiz Sena. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate)
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