THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 5, 2023 Page 3 ADVOCATE ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 A: No. Nothing like that. I have traveled a lot and have been to Europe several times. And we traveled a lot on the boat. Q: And your husband Roy used to make the boats? He used to build boats? A: Yep. He built the boats. We traveled around a lot, in my car. We just enjoyed life. Q: That’s good. Now, you’re a registered voter. I don’t want to get controversial because this town is tough politically. It can be very tough. But in all of your years, going back… when did you first vote? Do you remember? Who was the first president you voted for? A: Hoover was the first president that I remember. But the first one I voted for … who was the one who was in there for three terms? Q: FDR. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. A: Yes, I guess it was Roosevelt. Q: So, you never miss voting? A: I used to work at the polls but I always vote. Q: How many years as a poll worker? A: Two or three years – I would just go to work on Election Day. Q: Do you have a favorite public official or president? A: No. But I vote in every election. I see it as my duty to go and vote – like this “mail it in” – I don’t approve of that “mail it in” stuff. Q: Tell me about the water and sewer and your late husband’s company. He brought a lot of water and sewer to town? A: Yes, he did, in fact. I remember a cop in town said, “Roy was the one who dug up Norma Bacon says she has been driving since she was 18 – and she was still driving this week as she looked forward to her 100th birthday today. Here she is shown backing her 2009 Chevy Cobalt into the driveway. The car only has 25,264 miles on it. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) the town.” He did so many water mains. Q: What’s been the biggest change you have seen as a longtime citizen of Saugus? A: I don’t know. Q: Do you want to see it stay a town or become a city? A: I think it’s nice as a town. With a city, everything would change completely. I want to keep it a nice little town. Q: So, you’ve been driving a long time. What are the biggest changes you’ve seen? A: Some of these cars like her [daughter’s] car – you have to go to college to learn how to drive them or to read the dashboard, with everything there! Q: All of the monitors and symbols can get you confused, I guess – and with the modern appliances, too – some of those TV sets can be tough to figure out. Right? A: Yep. Q: Turning 100 is a big milestone. What do you credit to reaching 100 and to your longevity? A: I guess because I don’t sit and dwell on anything. I keep moving. I’ve been blessed with good health. ADVOCATE ASKS| SEE PAGE 6 MPR ENGINEERING CO. AFFORDABLE & COST EFFECTIVE Civil Engineering * Certified Plot Plans Surveying * Boundaries * Flood Zones Call for FREE Estimate: (781) 629-2891 ~ LICENSED & INSURED~ 9 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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