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Kelly Mahar of Saugus, MA writes:

This is a great sight. GOOD JOB!!! Love to hear from anyone from the past.

Pat Williams of Boston, MA writes:

Cool Site.

Cindy (Burns) Dixon of Reading, MA writes:

Keep up the good work! Hi all from Class of 80.

Barbara Nellesen of NE Mountains, GA writes:

GREAT pictures...mthank you for sharing with everyone. My grandparents, Peter and Mary Smith, lived on Golden Hills Rd in the 1930's. I can remember the wonderful July 4th celebrations held across from the Waybrights when I was a small child and the great blueberry picking up near the high tension wires. For a short time, my family lived near what was then called Second and Third Lake. There was a small park originally dedicated to my uncle, Joseph Smith, the first person from the area killed at Guadalcanal in World War II. I don't know if the park is still there but I believe the name changed quite some time ago. I can't remember exactly when the last family member left the area but I think it may have been around the late 1950's, early 60's. Other names from the area that I remember are the Maher family, White, and Waybright. My uncle probably remembers lots more since he grew up there. Would love hearing from anyone still living or had family in that area from the 30's to the late 50's. You can write to me direct at smith27 at alltel dot net. Just change at to the proper symbol and the dot to a period.

Tracey (Adams) Gasparello of Tewksbury, MA writes:

Reading these posts certainly brought back some memories for me. I'd love to re-connect and hear how friends are doing these days.

Steve Eaton of Graham, WA writes:

Saugus High School class of 79 - would like to hear from anyone that might remember me. Nice site.

Shari Borochaner of EHT, NJ writes:

Glad I found this site. I live in NJ now but consider Saugus my true home. I came to Saugus a age 12 and left 22 years ago, though I have came to visit several times. My parents owned and trained at Suffolk Downs for many years. I miss the town dearly and the good friends I left there. Coming to visit soon, hope Saugus hasn't changed that much.

Betty Manning Conlon of St. Augustine, FL writes:

Just a quick hello. One question, does anyone know where I can get the carving of the Roby School? I would love to have one.

Tom Sheehan of Saugus, MA writes:

Follows here a revision of my Christmas poem to all who have passed through Saugus:

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM LILY POND

When each tree is snowed upon each limb, when children lie sleeping waiting him, when Lily Pond provides quick owl’s hoot and snow is crunching beneath my boot,

know I walk here and think now of you who sometimes or not knew this view; who by this pond and this water wide may have walked here along its side;

who one summer may have early cast for bass or pickerel that quickly passed, or shore-wide winds of December ilk dared touch your cheek with dash of silk;

or when plush leaves oft were turned to gold as pure-flung autumn engaged its hold. Be sure all seasons of your younger grace walk beside me in this most silent place,

know I think, while Christmas spreads from angel’s top to children’s beds, of all my friends whom I correspond and wish visitation beside this pond.

Come to Lily Pond again, to Saugus town where Christmas once was tender known, where we’ll gather in childhood memories this pond’s air and smell and winter breeze,

where all our younger lives were spent about the shores where skaters went, and on slicker ice we slickered flew fair to the Turnpike and out of view.

Welcome Christmas back as it was then, fair songs we sang, the friends we’ve been, good wishes springing now full on air… for you all the hopes the heart can bear.

Merry Christmas.

Tom

Bruce Carbone of Mulberry, FL writes:

To those who knew my mother, she passed away on Nov 22, 07 in Mulberry, FL. She will be buried with my father at Pinegrove Cemetary in the spring.

Sandi (Dobson) Ventrice of Saugus, MA writes:

Class of 1980 - Just flipping through the latest entries here... glad to see the website continues to improve. Anthony (hubby) & I recently moved back to Saugus after spending the past 17 years living in North Carolina(never would've believed it!). Have run into a few old friends since I've been back but would love to hear from any one I've missed! Wishing you all the happiest of holiday seasons!

Karl R. Dahlen of Newport News, VA writes:

My father, Karl Enoch Dahlen passed away on August 2nd 2007, 13 days short of his 90th birthday. He grew up in Saugus. My grandparents were Gus and Suzie Dahlen who ran a small store across from the old cemetary. I have been to Saugus many times when I was young. My father left Saugus around 1938 or 1939.

Richard Chung of Saugus, MA writes:

Hi Saugus.net,

I just wanted to let you know that my daughter, Amanda Chung, submitted a Halloween Ghost story this year for the first time and won First Place ! She currently is attending Saugus High School.

Thank you,

Richard Chung

Linda (Casey) Marshall of Berwick , ME writes:

Hello everyone! So nice to have a way to stay in touch and keep up with happenings! Congrats to the 1980 softball team induction to the hall!

Donald S. Allen of Canandaigua, NY writes:

To: Charlie Erlandsen, Beaufort, S.C.

Well remember you as a Saugonian.

Still going strong at 96. Live at Ferris Hills an excellent retirement center.

Kind regards, Don Allen

Dave Eaton of Lacey, WA writes:

update to my email address

Kelly (Lorraine) Skinner of Newstead, VIC (Australia) writes:

I was born in Saugus and lived on Tontaquon Avenue from the late 50s until our family left to come and live in Australia in 1964. I was in Junior High the year it burnt down. So, I don't have a high school graduating class but I'd be interested in anyone who remembers us. Eventually, there were seven Skinner kids. Sometimes a lot of us kids from the hill would go down to Central Ave and meet my father and ride the running boards of the old Pierce Arrow back up the hill.

I love this country and this place where I live now but I still miss the autumn and winter in New England.

I would love to hear from anyone who remembers.

Phillip A Rand of Klamath Falls, OR writes:

I lived in East Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School in 1941. Married Alice Holbrook in June 1942 right after being sworn into the Army Air Corps. Spent 33 years active duty in the Army Air Corps/Air Force as a fighter pilot. Alice passed away in May 2002. Saugus will always be a fond memory for me... I have both books by John Burns. Thanks for this nice web site. Hello to any old friends who may remember me.

Best wishes... Phil

Larry Cultrera of Saugus, MA writes:

I am originally from Medford but have lived in Saugus for 7 years. I have had many friends over the years who have come from Saugus. I have given 2 slide presentations for the Historical Society over the years on a "Roadside Diner" theme and have quite a collection of post cards and memorabilia. I am looking for a good photographic image of the old Adventure Car Hop if anyone has one. Also wonder if there are any old photos from Cliftondale showing the original Tumble Inn which was actually a diner down the block from the current restaurant with that name.

Charles Erlandsen (Charlie) of Beaufort, SC writes:

I see I am listed in some messages as living in Hendersonville NC. I lived there for 32 years however now reside in Beaufort SC Home of Parris Island Marine Base. Wonder is anyone knows the where abouts of Bea Anderson, Al Falserano, Dina Hooper, Red Maxwell, Phil Hallem. Have e mail and also Amatuer Radio Call sign K4HPV.

Charles Erlandsen (Charlie) of Beaufort, SC writes:

Enjoyed seeing the page, Well done. Im a member of the Class of 1936 SHS and left their many years ago.Married for 66 years. Would love to hear from classmates and others. I rmember Mr Don Allen and his brother Blaine, Have many fond memories of Cliftondale and Saugus

James Hardin of Wakefield, MA writes:

I have a website called Mass Tutor. I do math tutoring on the North Shore in such towns as Wakefield, Saugus, Reading, Lynnfield and others. I also tutor science and other subjects besides math such as chemistry, physics and economics.

Shirley (Lowe) Cormier of Essex Junction, VT writes:

Hey Ya'll, Didn't know about this page until Eileen told me about it. I am a graduate of the class of 1977. I have been married for 23 years. I have 4 children, Jason-30, Connie-22, Sabryna-19, Tiffane-16. Sorry to hear about Lynda Robinson, she was a real cool person!!!! would love to hear from my old classmates. love this sight. missed the reunion, but would love to know when the next one is so i can come. was living in south carolina when you had the last one. Eileen looked at your sons wedding pics. WOW!!! they were great!

Eileen (Champoux) Ormsby of Bucksport, ME writes:

I just found this guestbook. I graduated from SHS in 1977. Found a lot of info here. I am greatly saddened to learn that Lynda Robinson has passed away. We were good friends. Anyone from 77...I'd love to hear from you

Eileen

Steph Clark of Schenectady, NY writes:

Hi Everyone! I am actually very familiar to ur wonderful town I have family in Boston, but that is not why I am writting I am actually looking for someone. I had this woman named Gail sanders (or even Saunders I cant remember) who was my math tutor in middle school out my way. I remember she worked for GE in Schenectady and was a engineer. i would really like to get in touch with her. Thank you very much please email me if u can help JNC0102103@yahoo.com