THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Page 7 Shining Lights of Everyday People “Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love.”—Mother Teresa By Joanie Allbee N ancy Prag wears the crown of 2025 Saugus Woman of the Year. Congratulations, Nancy! Over the years she has made a positive impact on Saugus. Nancy grew up with an eye and ear towards the environment. Nancy and her Mom used to volunteer sprucing up areas. For more than 20 years and counting, Nancy has been a member of the Saugus Tree Committee, which she currently chairs. She has also been a longtime member of Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE). In addition, she’s an active Saugus Garden Club member. Nancy likes to stroll through scenic views, and often she paints the scenes she visits. Nancy’s career was successful in advertisement and graphic arts. Her favorite color is green and she likes the quote “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” (author Allen Saunders, Reader’s Digest 195). Nancy and her husband Scott’s daughter, Jenny, is a favorite schoolteacher of many students. The Prags have two rescue cats: Sunny, three years old, and Jasper, two years old. Nancy loves tree quotes. They are rooted in wisdom. “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in” (from an ancient Greek Proverb). Nancy is a lady who listens to the intellect of nature. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS: The Saugus Senior Center recognized 24 residents who celebrated their birthdays collectively at the Senior Center last Friday, Sept. 26. Shown from left to right: First row: Anne Erikson, Bob Machionni, Joyce Barsotti, Sal Gilberto, Janette DeRosa, Leslie Deland, Eleanor Gallo, Janesta Smallman, Roberta Perry, Helen Weinburg, Cathy Strum, Marie Boudreau, Doris Piwowarski and Carol Cole; second row: Michael Buckley, Eleanor Alberghini, Beverly Depres, Joanne Dod, Dick Lynch, Mark DelloRusso, Vincent Antonucci, Bill Napier, Cheryl Roberto and William Stewart. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) A GREAT ADVOCATE | FROM PAGE 6 ment builds upon this foundation and ensures Saugus continues to deliver the care, respect and advocacy our veterans deserve,” the town manager said. Residents seeking assistance or information about veterans’ benefits and programs are encouraged to contact the Saugus Veterans’ Services Office at 781-231-4010 or visit www.saugus-ma.gov/ veterans-services-office. The Saugus Veterans’ Services Office is also staffed by Nancy Stead, the Veterans’ Services Office Administrative Assistant, who can be reached at 781-231-4196. Be prepared before the next power outage. Birthdays are special at the Senior Center O n Friday, September 26, we held our monthly birthday celebration with 24 celebrants in attendance. The celebration was generously donated by Avis McLennan in memory of her husband Don. Each month the Senior Center likes to recognize the Senior birthdays with a collective birthday celebration, usually on the final Friday of the month. Each birthday recipient receives a free pizza lunch, cake, ice cream and a souvenir group photo to take home. If anyone would like to sponsor a birthday in honor of someone special, please stop by the office and let us know. Receive a free 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866-852-0221 to schedule your free quote! Nancy Prag (Courtesy of “The Sketch Artist”)
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