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of Bangor, ME writes:

Class of 1964. Last May I had a great reunion with Joan Carlton Neal, Marilyn Monica Carlson and Mary Dunlop at Joan's home. Good laughs and great memories. I have lived all over the world as a military wife and have worked on Cruise ships for the last 20 years. Yes, I still work on ships. I am a Port Imformation Lecturer for Princess Cruises. I have lived in Bangor Maine (Clifton) for 4 years. Would love to hear from any Saugus friends that remember me. Merry Christmas 2011 and a Happy 2012 New Year.

of Tecumseh, MI writes:

The snow is just starting to fall here this afternoon and I took a break from working in the shop to see what is new in the old home town.

My wife and I attended the 1961 class reunion and had a fantastic time. Kudos to all who made it such a success and especially Jane Laskey Lancaster and Henrietta LaBorde Belyea;you did a bang up job.

Unfortunately we had to cut our visit a bit short due to prior commitments I had here.We did get to see my grandson Jacob and give him the miniature race car I had built for him. Took him about 5 minutes to learn how to drive it around without hitting anything substantial and he will turn 3 in January.

We also got to see several of our foster children that were with us so long ago. My ex-wife and son rounded them up for a party on Saturday following the reunion. Some I hadn't seen in 20 years.A great time.

If anything was not so good; it was trying to cope with the volume of traffic that seems to have appeared over the years. The biggest traffic problem we have here is Race Weekend (Michigan Int'l Speedway is 15 miles from us) and even that pales in comparison to everyday traffic in Saugus. I don't know how you cope with it.

Anyway we had a great time and when New Year's Eve (our anniversary) comes around we will raise a glass to all our friends, relatives, and classmates in fond remembrance of a great time that was all too brief.

Merry Christmas to all!

of Milford, NH writes:

I lived in Saugus for 20 years graduated in 1963. Had the best time of my life and the best friends that anyone could have. I wish that my kids could have grown up in the same time, haveing no locks on the doors. I had the most known mother in town with all the boys in town. She worked at the town hall where you had to sign up for the draft. I didn't find out till years latter that she would notify guys when they were going to be drafted so they could enlist in a service they wanted. Sadly she past a few years ago. She had lived in Laural Gardens where we use to Ice Skate, when it was Mit Stoukers field before. She had moved from a house on Elmwood Ave that my father built an I grew up in. Thank You Jim Rumson

of Tecumseh, MI writes:

Just a short note to wish all my friends and relatives in Saugus a Happy and prosperous (but most of all SAFE) New Year. Celebrating our 17th (should have been our 44th) anniversary tonight (Dec.31st) and thinking about how great a lobster would taste at the Wharf in Revere (along with their fantastic popovers) or a fantastic filet at the Hilltop. I'd even opt for a bowl of clam chowder and a rare roast beef sandwich at Kelly's. To remember how great it is to sit on the sea wall at Lynn Beach and watch the tide come in and the sunrise over the ocean and to be in a place where there is a Dunkin' Donuts on every corner (just about) and getting down to Kane's donuts extra early to make sure you get one of their delicious coffee rolls (more like cakes). I think if I still lived in Saugus I'd probably weigh 500 lbs. Gotta go now;I'm starting to drool...........

of Anderson, SC writes:

Really appreciate this site-Saugus, MA is my hometown, I was born in Melrose hospital in 1949. We (Ed & Arline, Lyndon & Dawn James) lived on Greystone Rd and my grandparents (Clarence "Bob" & Edna Giles lived on Conrad Terrace they owned the Howard Johnson restraunt and later he became a Deputy Sheriff for Essex County. Have such great memories of growing up there with my best friends Billy Short and Stevie Carlson. I happened to see a note about Heck Allen's-where we ate many a lobster roll. Saturday mornings, where for a quarter we could buy candy, ride the trolly, watch a movie (usually a Frances the talking Mule one), eat popcorn and a drink, and ride the trolly back. Good days!!!

of Chester, CT writes:

Hello. I just came across this site. I grew up on Maple Street in the 50's. Attended Cliftondale and Sweetser Schools before going away to school. Anyone remember me?

of Limerick, ME writes:

October 29, 2010 ... .

Hello... I love this site I enjoy coming here and reading everyone's posts. I'm hoping people will start dating their entires.. No one has a way of knowing how long they have been here..

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Sandra Teehan Cummings .. I remember that restaurant, I worked there in 1973 ? I think was the year .. I can't remember the name, if it comes to me I'll repost .. lol .. I thought you lived on Denver Street ? No ? I may be thinking of the wrong Sandy ?

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Diane

of Mulberry, FL writes:

Looking for Joann Manley. My cousin that I have not seen in many years.

of Deerfield Beach, FL writes:

New email address linjopat3@att.net This site works wonders, just heard from another classmate at SHS from 1963 after a posting I left here 3 or more years ago. Can't wait to reconnect and get caught up. Great job Suagus.net!!!

of Mulberry, FL writes:

Looking for Joann Carbone and her sister Susan. They are my cousins, have not heard from them in a long time.

Donna M. Sbat of O'Fallon, MO writes:

Stumbled across this site after looking @ saugus pics. Boy, they sure brought back memories! Looking @ pics of the rotary, I felt I was that same little 5 yr old that used go walking around that area w/ my father,or sometimes my nana. I went to oaklandvale elem but moved to Vermont when I was 6. My father owned Bill's barber shop. He owned the whole building & I remember there was a dance studio in one part of it but I don't recall the name of it. I miss Saugus so badly. I haven't even been able to go back to visit Mass since the early 90's. I miss Kane's doughnut shop, but esp Esposito's bakery. I haven't been able to find an Italian rum cake anything like they used to make. I live in Missouri now. Just wanted to say thanks for the fond memories, & I will ALWAYS LOVE SAUGUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

of Hebron, NH writes:

My sisters and I are having a colorful discussing and we all do not seem to have the same memories (Imagine!) so we are looking for help. We livid in Saugus for quite a while (me for over 50 years) starting in about 1951. We lived up on route C1 what is now between Kappy’s and Waylus restaurant. Some of us seem to remember a small restaurant where the building is below Waylus. Doe anyone remember what the name of restaurant was back then?

of Ellenton, FL writes:

To Tom from Texas re: Richard Provenzano. His wife said that he came home the day you were at the Iron Works and told her about you and your family. She said thank you for the kind words.

Fran Provenzano Sister in law

of Tecumseh, MI writes:

Just wanted to wish all my friends and relatives back in Massachusetts a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and hope you didn't get too inundated by the snowstorm. Here in Southeast Michigan we don't usually get a lot of snow (about 2 ft. total last year) but it is bitter cold and windy.We have already had below zero temps this year. Enjoy the holidays all and hopefully my bride and I will be visiting again this summer with our vintage Pontiac wagon. Ray and Jan Smith

Dave Eaton of Lacey, WA writes:

you can attend my 35 reunion if you want steve its at Kowloons the day after thanksgiving :)

of Dover, NH writes:

Hi to all my fellow Saugonians, I have not made a post in a while so, if anyone from class of 1979 missed the reunion SORRY you missed a hell of a time. Hope all is well with everyone.. God Bless

Joe Roberts (SHS) 1979

of Graham, WA writes:

Glad to see this site's still here. I've updated my e-mail address if anyone wants to get in touch. Interested to see if Steve Falkowski of Melrose is still out there in Cyberspace somewhere. Did I just miss my 30th HS reunion?

Lawrence LaFerla of Nishinomiya, Hyogo (Japan) writes:

Hi Saugonians,

If any S.H.S. Class of '78 folks are looking for me, you can reach me through my personal page: http://lawrencelafer.la/

There's a form on that page. Easy to find, and easy to use. :)

Regards,

Larry

of Peabody , MA writes:

Heck Allen's employee reunion is set for October 25,2009 at my home. Stella, approaching 95, is looking forward to seeing any and all who are interested in attending. Please contact me at ptallen2004@yahoo.com for additonal info.

of Mulberry, FL writes:

Looking for Wayne Rothwell Please contact me if you know him, or where he is

of Freehold, nj writes:

Hey all, just wanted to post my email address for those who want the saugus alumni news letter or to RSVP about the 50th b-day party for the class of 77. It's looking like a good turn out, hope you all can make it. Jamie

of Saugus, MA writes:

Christine, it was such a nice surprise to hear from you. Give me a call. I'm in the Saugus Phone Book. -Bernadette LaRocque

of Atlanta, GA writes:

I love this site. Please post any updates and I'll be sure to read them.

of Allentown, PA writes:

Hi Saugus! I live in Allentown Pennsylvania and am writting to say that i ordered the Saugus little league book, "Capturing Our Hearts". I not only received it today, but finished it!! The story was very inspiring. I watched the '03 semi-final live on ESPN and reading this book brought back great memories. Best wishes to all the players and coaches.

of Spring, TX writes:

I have not been out to this sight in a few years, but it is snowing, yes really snowing here in southeast TX,(we have hurricanes here not snow). I got to thinking about the snow and Christmas as a child at Saugus. After reviewing the usual suspects, I went out to the Saugus Advertiser where I was saddened to read of the passing off Mr. Pro, eighth grade American history teacher. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest appreciation to his family and friends. He was by far the most interesting and engaging teacher I ever had anywhere, anytime, and I believe I had some darn good ones, many right there in Saugus. I have not returned to Saugus since September 2001, a couple of weeks after 9/11. It is my custom to take the family, wife and two daughters (native Texans) to the Ironworks and to my shock and excitement whom should be conducting tours, but Mr. Provenzano. I thought I was right back in his class again. I rose my hand to answer all of his questions correctly. At one point he asked if I had ever been to the Ironworks. I replied that I not only had been to the Ironworks previously, but I also had been educated by one of the best, himself. He stammered, blushed, and sheepishly admitted that he did not remember me, but that is OK. He was a fine man and I am pleased to say he was MY teacher. I hope that other students that live there locally might honor him too. To all the class of '80 and Waybright of the early to mid-seventies, my best wishes for a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. To Kevin Kelly whom hopes someone will drop him a line, you are welcome to drop me a line.

Tim Carey Woulda been '80

Gee wiz, bad day at Appleton's Pulpit. I just went back out to the Advertiser and noted the passing of Liz Amirault. I had actually been in communication with her in the mid-nineties. She was a postal worker and her husband built airplanes. Condolonsces to her family too.