Guestbook

New guestbook entries may be added by simply filling out the form. Before posting, please be sure you have some familiarity with the basic conventions of netiquette. We will ignore postings that don't adhere to these conventions, or lack last names or towns.

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Finally, it should be noted that this guestbook isn't well suited for holding discussions. For that, you may want to try one of the Saugus discussion groups; there are different ones for different topics, with the Saugus Society Talk one being most appropriate for general discussions.

Donald S. Allen of Canandaigua, NY writes:

On May 5th Ferris Hills at West Lake (retirement center) in Canandaigua, N.Y. celebrated the 5th anniversary of its founding. I came here in 2002 from Seneca Falls, where I had lived for over 30 years. Graduate of Saugus High, Class of 1928. Greetings to Classmates!

Don Allen

Diane Hascall Riggillo of Limerick, ME writes:

Hello "Class of 1966".. Get ready for a treat !!! There is a new web site dedicated to US.... I hope you like it as much as I do.. Take a look...

http://www.shs1966.homestead.com/index.html

Renee Garrett of Waltham, MA writes:

Hi, I'm looking for the Smith family. Chris, Nick, and Shannon. If you know them, please have them reach me vis e-mail. Thanks in advance.

-Renee

Bruce M. White of Saugus, MA writes:

Sending a follow up from a previous entry of several years ago while I was in Jacksonville Florida. I am presently living in Saugus, MA. and retired after 43 years in the construction trade. Having the opportunity of living and working on many large projects around the world and throughtout the United States as a Electrical Superintendent with Foster Wheeler Constructors of Clinton, New Jersey. My wife Janice & I are looking forward in renewing our relationship with many family members and friends we've missed throught the years of being away.

Ron Farren of Waxahachie, TX writes:

Greetings,

I came across your web site while searching for myself. Coincidence, same name, maybe we are related. I too graduated from Hs in 1966. I lived in Norwell most of my life.

Donald S. Allen of Canandaigua, N.Y. writes:

President Bush came to Canandaigua and our retirement center, Ferris Hills last Tuesday I was able to meet him. A very personable gentleman!

Greetings to members of the Class of 1928 at Saugus High!

Don Allen

John Hanlon of Leominster, MA writes:

Nothing.

Mary Jane (Ulban) Tanner of Naples, FL writes:

Hello Saugus and the Class of 1965. I thought the site was great and really enjoyed the postcards. I haven't been home in awhile but hope to get back sometime this year. I remember having some great times in Saugus - HoJo's, YMCA dances, high school football games, etc. Great town to live in.

Gerard Hurley of Boulder, CO writes:

Great site! Rolls back the clock. Hope to connect with folks from SHS 70-71 etc. I came to the hills of Colorado for Grad school at CU and got stuck in the snow! Even if we've never met I wish you all well.

Mgbadaeze Imo of Lomé , Maritime (Togo) writes:

Hi, this is a great site...

Jimmy J Ciampa of Saugus, MA writes:

Hi, this is a great site... Just wanted to drop a line too the class of 1972, Fun time, on Bristol St. Looking too hear from class-mates of (72)

Roy Jordan of Saugus, MA writes:

Nothing.

Joe Roberts of Dover, NH writes:

Jim I see your still hard at it,thought I would return for a peek or two since my return from Italy. I live in Dover, NH who knows for how long,but if your ever in town stop by for some fine Italian wine,and Cusine. you have my e-mail and Number. Hi to Kimberly

Chad Sheets of Thorntown, IN writes:

All, On 12 Nov 1919 my Grandmother, Jacqueline McLaughlin, was born in Saugus, MA. Her parents were Thomas George McLaughlin II and Stella Mildred Huggins. My Father and his twin brother were born in Lynn during WWII.

Grandmother was 1 of 2 children, having a brother named after her Father. Jacqueline was given the name "Jacquelyn" at birth, and no middle name. When WWII broke out and she served in the WAC, they miss typed her name from Jacquelyn to Jacqueline. I guess in those days it was easier to just start changing how you spell your name, rather than try to fight Uncle Sam. She never was too happy over her name change.

She enlisted 06 Dec 1943 at Boston Massachusetts at the age of 24. She had hazel eyes and brown hair, and was 5 foot 3 inches in height according to her military papers. She was Honorably discharged from Camp Hood Texas on 26 Jan 1945. She later worked at the Pentagon in an office as a typist, and settled in Lebanon, IN with her husband and children.

I am attempting to find out anything I can about their lives in Essex Co., MA. I understand that there was a family business (McLaughlin?) in the early part of the century possibly a general like store or mercantile exchange, which I have no documentation on. My Grandmother told stories of living in a very large home as a child in Saugus that had multiple fireplaces and even libraries. My Aunt said the home was made a Historical Landmark, and was being used as a nursing~old folks home when they Grandmother back to visit in the 1970's. If any of this rings any bells, or you can point me in a direction to look, please let me know. I would be very appreciative indeed.

Chad Sheets chadsheets@frontiernet.net 17 Dec 2005

Jacob Alfaro of New York, NY writes:

Very good site! I like it! I just wanted to pass on a note to let you know what a great job you have done with this site... Thanks!

Peggy A. Walsh of Greenville, SC writes:

Susan, Finally! I remember singing songs while we worked at Raytheon first shift with Bob as our boss. Ronnie& me still talk. Live in SC with John W. We worked in Waltham and I lived in Brighton. Matt our son is 12 years old. He gets A's in school. Mama Ruby still worries about her other daughter. How's Shelby? You asked me about southern names for your daughter before she was born, Good pick. Shelby is as southern as you can get. Love you and miss my siter terribly! Ronnie lives in Haverhill with brother Billy. Ruby still in Mattapan with Jay.

Donald S. Allen of Canandaigua, NY writes:

I live at a Retirement center called Ferris Hills.It is a complex of 84 Independent living apartments and 48 enriched living, situated on 57 acres looking out over Canandaigua Lake.

During my boyhood, lived at 34 Myrtle St. Cliftondale. My parents built that house, shortly after their marriage.

I passed the Dream theater on the way to the Cliftondale school. Attended the wooden Lincoln School, later replaced by the brick Sweetser School. Saugus High School was at the Intersection of Central and Winter Sts. Graduated in 1928.

Don Allen

Patricia Caplan (Loftin) of Dundee, Fl writes:

Hey Saugus, Class of 86

I can't believe its going to be 20 years. Where has the time gone. I'm looking for any information on our reunion (are we having one?) I would like to start planning on next years vacation to coincide with the reunion time. I've lived in Florida for 7 years and with two boys 2 & 4 and a business to run its not easy to get away. Any information will be greatly appreciated you can e-mail me or call

Peter Orlando of Lowell, MA writes:

Hi friends from Saugus High,I'v been living in NH for the last 5 years, just moved back, living in Lowell. Hey old friend John Fritz, give me a call....Love reading Guest comments.

Paolo Wei of Huizhou, GD (China) writes:

Let us go ahead together to build a brighter future!

Bob Polignone of West Peabody, MA writes:

Hello Saugus friends! I would like very much to hear from my old friends! I know our re-union is coming up and it would be great if a bunch of us could make plans and get togehter!

I have two boys and they drive me crazy like I used to drive my mother crazy! I hope not that bad?

This is a great site and the Saugus.net team has created a site we all call our home!

It's funny I moved a few times and Saugus still stays in my head after all these years! I live in West Peabody and it's pretty nice but miss my old friends male & female!

Drop me a line sometime!

Susan (Beliveau) Katis of Saugus, MA writes:

hey! whats up? i hear from friends; people are looking for me?... still in saugus, with hubby greg of 16 years, and our daughter shelby. write me would love to chat. sue

Okechukwu Owerri Maga of Nukafu, Lomé (Togo) writes:

I love the site

Joanne Keller (Falasca) of Amesbury, MA writes:

Hello to my old saugus friends, would love to hear from anyone who remembers me, class of 75.... drop me an email, say hello...i updated my email address it changed since last entry a few years ago.

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Vincent J Ciampa of Pepperell, MA writes:

Hello, just wanted too say hello, esp too susan katis, if you get this message, write back, thanks