Donald H. Wong Receives
    Endorsement of all Republican
   Committees in 9th Essex District

(Saugus, MA) - Donald H. Wong, a candidate for State Representative in the Ninth Essex District, has received the endorsements of all four Republican Town Committees in the district which includes precincts and wards in Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus and Wakefield. “I am honored to be endorsed by the Republican Committees in all four communities,” Wong said. “I appreciate their faith in my candidacy and I will work hard to live up to that trust as we move forward in the weeks ahead. I am committed to job creation and retention, responsible use of your tax dollars, protection of elder services and programs, improving the quality of education and supporting public safety to protect our citizens. I want to give the voters back their voice.”
In announcing the endorsement of Donald H. Wong in all four communities in the 9th Essex District, Wakefield Board of Selectmen Chairman Al Turco focused on the candidate’s commitment and record of achievement as Chairman of the Saugus Board of Selectmen, as well as the rarity of the unanimous endorsement of all Republican Town Committees in the district.
“Donald Wong has distinguished himself as a successful businessman and outstanding public official in Saugus,” Turco said. “Donald’s candidacy for State Representative was officially endorsed by all four Republican Town Committees in the 9th Essex District. This is unprecedented in a contested primary. Among other things, that endorsement recognizes Donald’s service as a two-term Chair of the Saugus Board of Selectman as well as his work as the founder of the highly successful Saugus Business Partnership and as a member of the Saugus Business Education Collaborative.”
“As a Wakefield Selectman and member of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee, I have supported Donald Wong for State Representative from the day he announced his candidacy many months ago,” he added. “If Donald wins the primary and goes on to victory in November, he will bring much needed change and common sense to Beacon Hill. His ability as demonstrated by his experience in the private sector and in local government together with his generous spirit and unquestioned integrity will enable him to serve his constituents well.”
Wong is running against fellow Saugus resident Raymond Igou in the September 14th Republican primary.
To learn more about Donald H. Wong and his candidacy, visit the website at www.electdonaldhwong.com.

        Saugus High School Classmates

                            at "55"!

                                             By Judi Alabisio

 
SHS Class of 1955 had their 55th reunion on Saturday, august 14, 2010 at the Volunteer Yacht Club in Lynn. There was a excellent turnout and everyone had a fantastic time. The food was catered by C&C Lobster Inc. of Peabody and the music was supplied by disc jokey Alan Labella. The committee wishes to thank their classmates and guests who attended this successful event. We are looking forward to having another memorable night together.

    Three Cheers for
         Pop Warner
                                                                                 ( Information taken from the Salinas Pop Warner Team)

    
   It all began in 1929 when the owner of a new factory in Northeast Philadelphia enlisted the aid of a young friend, Joseph J. Tomlin, to solve a recurring problem. The factory's huge ground-to-floor windows were constantly being shattered - 100 broken windows in just one month - by teenagers hurling stones from a nearby vacant lot.
Joe Tomlin, an enthusiastic athlete who had excelled in sports in high school and college, had a possible answer. Since the other factories in the area were also being plagued by the young vandals, he suggested that the building owners get together to fund an athletic program for the kids. In those days, the city did not have organized recreation programs to keep idle kids occupied and out of trouble.
    The owners agreed, and asked Tomlin to set up a program. Commuting from his job as a stockbroker in New York City, he returned to his home in Philadelphia each weekend. Fall was approaching, so football seemed a logical choice to begin the new project. He set up a schedule for a four-team Junior Football Conference in time for the 1929 season.
    Then October came, and with it the collapse of the stock market. He left New York and returned to Philadelphia to concentrate on youth work.
     By 1933, the Junior Football Conference had expanded to 16 teams. That year Glenn Scobie "Pop" Warner, already a legend among active football coaches, arrived in Philadelphia to coach the Temple Owls.  Joe Tomlin met Pop Warner at a winter banquet and asked him to lecture at a spring clinic Tomlin was planning for his JFC teams.
    On the evening of April 19, 1934, the temperature dropped to an unseasonable low, with high winds and torrential rain mixed with sleet. Of the dozen area college football coaches scheduled to speak at the clinic, only Pop Warner showed up. The 800 excited young football players kept him talking and answering questions for two hours. By the end of the evening, by popular acclaim, the fledging youth program was renamed the Pop Warner Conference.
    The prestigious Warner name was a powerful attraction. By 1938, there were 157 teams. Most of the players were at least 15 years old and a few were even over 30.
Competition was organized along top weights only, except for the youngest kids. Teams represented neighborhoods in the city, while suburban teams represented towns.
During the depression years, a large number of kids left school. Tomlin, a great believer in the importance of education, fought the trend with literature and speakers. He also arranged for tutors for "marginal" kids who wanted to stay in school.
    When World War II came, the Pop Warner Conference lost most of its older players. Some squads folded, while others merged. Only 42 teams remained. Although the Conference rebounded to 100 teams in the 1947 season, there was a shift in membership.      
     Many of the returning service-men abandoned football. Increasingly, the teams were composed of 15-year-olds or younger. Rules were set up for their benefit, including minimum and maximum weights. The era of "midget football" had begun. The first "kiddie" bowl game, called the Santa Claus Bowl, was played on December 27, 1947, in 6 inches of snow before 2000 freezing spectators. The Clickets midget team, sponsored by Palumbo's, a Philadelphia supper club, competed against Frank Sinatra's Cyclones, a New York team. The Philadelphia team won the game, 6-0, and the Philadelphia Pop Warner Conference won the attention of the nation for the first time.
     As football for kids began to develop in communities across the country, Tomlin was deluged with requests or help in starting teams. By the early 1950s, he was determined to "go national." Although he had some supporters, he also had detractors. Many people were convinced that tackle football was too dangerous for kids. Joe told them that the Philadelphia midget program had operated for 15 years without a fatality or serious injury. They wouldn't listen.
     In 1953, he spoke at the National Education Association symposium on "Sports for Youth" in Washington, D.C. He suggested to the attendees that a liaison should be formed between the sports and educational establishments for the good of the students. They wouldn't listen.
But there were others who did. Among them: the American Football Coaches Association which bestowed its coveted "Stagg Award" on Joe Tomlin in 1955 for his pioneering work among youth; a major national insurance underwriter which offered a plan with rates based on empirical evidence that tackle football for kids is as safe as its proponents claimed; and Bert Bell, then NFL Commissioner, who, shortly before his death, agreed to introduce the PW program to team owners to gain their support nationally.
Tomlin's dream finally became a reality when Pop Warner Little Scholars was officially incorporated as a national non-profit organization in 1959. The name was selected to underscore the basic concept of Pop Warner- that the classroom is as important as the playing field. Walt Disney, attracted by this philosophy, filmed a two-hour show, "Moochie of Pop Warner Football." It aired on ABC in 1960, and can still be seen today on the Disney cable channel.
     In the 1960's, Pop Warner Football burgeoned in small hamlets, mid-sized cities and metropolitan areas from coast to coast. By the end of the decade there were over 3000 teams.
    But football was for boys and girls felt left out. Cheering from the stands wasn't enough. They wanted, somehow, to share in the excitement and fun down on the field. So Pop Warner introduced a new activity: cheerleading. The girls loved it, and during the 1970s this new branch of Pop Warner grew rapidly.
In 1983, in response to many requests, a flag football program was initiated. Originally designed for teams on a tight budget, this sport has become an excellent training ground for tackle leagues.
    Today, there are over 300,000 boys and girls, ages 5-16, participating in PW programs in the United States. Teams in Mexico and Japan have also joined the PW "family." There are now over 5000 football teams, playing in eight different age/weight classifications.
Cheerleading programs have expanded beyond the traditional "sideline squads" to include performing groups such as majorettes, pompom squads, dancing boots and pep squads. The first National Cheerleading Competition was held in 1988 and now shares the spotlight with
the annual PW Super Bowl, being held this year in Walt Disney World.
    There is also another competition which is an integral part of the Pop Warner program.
This competition recognizes academic excellence, and being named an All-American Scholar is a coveted honor for any PW player or cheerleader.
     Author James Michener termed Pop Warner Football as "organized juvenile sports at its best." But Pop Warner is more than sports for kids. It's also the dedicated volunteers- the coaches, field administrators, Board of Directors, Trustees - and the generous contributors and sponsors who make it all possible. Joe Tomlin passed away on May 16, 1988 at the age of 85. He left a legacy which will endure as long as there are kids and footballs- and dreams.

  For over 30 years volunteer coaches have kept Pop Warner alive in Saugus.  If you are interested in becoming part of a rich tradition of Pop Warner Football contact league president Andrew Angelone at 781-231-8490.  The league is still honoring its early registration fee.

                          Teams C and E at a recent Practice

                               Saugus Pop Warner Cheerleaders

Saugus Pop Warner head football coaches for the 2010 upcoming season.

A- TEAM : Matt Jones
B- TEAM : Dave Devereaux
C-TEAM:   Rich Greland
D-TEAM:   Ryan Garrity
E-TEAM :  Chris Falasca

AGE & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

The following information applies to football players only:

F team - 35-80 lbs. (ages 5-6)
E team - 45-90 lbs. (ages 7, 8, & 9)
D team - 60-105 lbs. (ages 8, 9 & 10)
older/lighter - 60-85 lbs. (age 11 only)
C team - 75-120 lbs. (ages 9, 10, & 11)
older/lighter - 75-100 lbs. (age 12 only)
B team - 85-135 lbs. (ages 10, 11, & 12)
older/lighter - 85-115 lbs. (age 13 only)
A team - 105-160 lbs. (ages 11, 12, 13, & 14)
older/lighter - 105-140 lbs. (age 15 only)

    Thank You, Mr. Barnes

Several days ago, Mr. Barnes called a member of the Saugus War Memorial Committee to see of he could visit the War Memorial site at the corner of Winter and Central Streets to clean up the area. He stated that he often visits the Memorial to read and re-read the names of friends and fellow servicemen, and during those visits he became aware of the overgrowth of weeds and debris.
Last week Mr. Barnes went to the Memorial – equipped with rakes, brooms, gloves and even weed-killing spray. It must have been at least 85 degrees in the shade but Mr. Barnes managed to remove all the weeds, sweep the entire area of the brick walkway and even dispose of the remains.
William Barnes was born in Saugus and he proudly pointed to his name on the wall while there. He grew up in the Golden Hills section of town. He lost his mother to cancer at an early age and, following high school, joined the Marine Corp for four years during the Korean Conflict.
“I just love to come to this Memorial as it reminds me of all the men and women who gave so much to our country. I am so grateful to do be able to something to show my respect.”
Thank you Mr. Barnes for your volunteer efforts in honoring those who served our country.

               Saugus Republican Party
          Endorses Donald Wong

Donald Wong, (back row, third from left), a candidate for State Representative in the Ninth Essex District, recently received the endorsement of the Saugus Republican Town Committee.
Congratulating him on the endorsement at a recent meeting are members of the Saugus Republican Town Committee: standing (left to right); Christine Wilson, Paul
VanSteensburg, Donald Wong , John Harrington, Patricia Berthiaume, Rita VanSteensburg, Paul Berthiaume and Jim Harrington
Seated (left to right): Helen Trefry, Josephine Harrington and Janet Nichols.

Wong is running for seat in the Ninth Essex District, which includes precincts and wards in Lynnfield, Lynn, Saugus and Wakefield.
Orzo/Lavo in HappierDays

The Saugus Chamber of Commerce welcomed Orzo to Saugus several years ago.  Pictured left to right Linda Kay, Frank, Selectmen Michael Serino, Steve Horlick, Rep, Selectman Maureen Dever, State Representative Mark Falzone and Desiree McKelney  from the Chamber.
Lavo's location is where Augustine's Restaurant was once located and even before that Carl's Duck Farm.  (See picture)

Saugus, MA:  On Tuesday evening the Board of Selectmen held a "Show-Cause" hearing regarding Lavo Restaurante to determine whether or not the establishment violated the Town's by-laws by renovating a portion of the establishment and not submitting a notice of closure to the Selectmen in a timely manner.
     Attorney Christopher Fallon, of Malden, MA represented Lavo owners Michael Repucci and Paul Cucinatti and explained that his clients were unaware that they needed to notify the selectmen regarding their temporary closing for renovations. 
The attorney argued that his clients thought the contractor hired was responsible for obtaining all town permits but conceded that the owners were ultimately responsible for the omissions of town procedures.
   In his closing statement he reiterated the facts that no one was injured or arrested, no violence occurred, and no one was convicted of any type of a crime. 
   Selectman Michael Serino made a motion for a two-day suspension of all licenses for the dates September 9 and 10, 2010 allowing Attorney Fallon sufficient time to file for an appeal should his client's chose to.  The motion passed 4-0.

                                         Carl's Duck Farm circa late 40's

Carl's Duck Farm was located where Orzo's/Lavo is now located.  Notice the cross walk on oute One that must have connected to Spring Street.

COMMONWEALTH RECOGNIZES VALUE OF  NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS
Gov. Patrick signs law encouraging cooperation

For Immediate Release (Salem, MA) …Essex Heritage (The Essex National Heritage Commission), a regional advocate for the quality of life on the North Shore lauds Governor Deval Patrick for signing legislation important to the recognition of the five MA National Heritage Areas, including Essex Heritage. The new bill recognizes the five Areas as entities in the service of public good, directs state agencies and departments to consider the Areas in their plans and makes possible public-private partnerships for joint projects that advance their goals of environmental protection, heritage resource preservation, recreation, tourism and trail development.

“Essex Heritage is very pleased with this new legislation as it encourages closer cooperation between our organization and state agencies in the areas of trail development, scenic byways, land conservation, and cultural tourism,” said Annie Harris, Executive Director of Essex Heritage. “We are very grateful to our team of local legislators who see the economic value Heritage Areas bring to the region, and who worked hard on our behalf, for the bills passage.”

The legislation signed by Gov. Patrick is a re-drafted version of House Bill H3142 introduced by Rep. Fennell and co-sponsored by Senators Tarr and McGee. The bill was re-introduced by Representative John Keenan and championed by Senators Frederick Berry and Benjamin Downing. The signed legislation now encourages and enables state agencies, departments and entities to consider Massachusetts’ Heritage Areas when developing planning documents and processes; and authorizes partnership with Heritage Areas on projects that preserve and promote the historic, cultural and natural resources of our region.

“This legislation will recognize all the National Heritage Areas in the Commonwealth and allow each to receive state funds directly. The Essex National Heritage Area continues to do tremendous work in our region fostering cultural tourism, education and preservation of historic areas. We are fortunate to have Heritage Areas working in a close collaborative effort to preserve and enhance areas across the state,” said Representative John Keenan, Chairman Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

Senator Frederick Berry, who worked to gain Senate support for the measure added, “This law is a key and necessary step in recognizing Heritage Areas as a worthy and fiscally responsible partner in the use of public funds for the public good. The Heritage Area’s track record of success and accountability make them a valuable partner that can collaborate with public and private entities to skillfully execute projects at the local level.”

The five MA National Heritage Areas covered by this new law include the Essex National Heritage Area, the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor (known as The Last Green Valley), the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Area, and the Freedoms Way National Heritage Area. National Heritage Areas are congressional designated in perpetuity and have historically received an annual stipend of funds through the U. S. Department of Interior/National Park Service to assist in the execution of their mission. Federal funds are generally supplemented by private and foundation funds, and in some Areas, state allocations
 

    Saugus Patrolmen's
   Union Endorse Wong

Republican State Representative candidate Donald H. Wong, second from left, has received the endorsement of the Saugus Police Patrolmen's Union. Joining Donald are Saugus Police Patrolmen's Union officers (from left) Kevin Murphy, President; Matt Vecchio, Secretary; and Tom Gaeta, Vice President.

Wong is a candidate for seat in the Ninth Essex District, which includes precincts and wards in Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus and Wakefield.

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                Public this Month
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