THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 9, 2025 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Next Wednesday (May 14) is going to be a rare day of conflicting interests for Saugonians who have close ties to the Saugus Garden Club and the Saugus Historical Society. At 6 p.m. that day, the Saugus Garden Club will hold its Annual Fundraiser in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. Master flower show judge Kathy Leva will be this year’s speaker. She will present ideas for flower arranging. Meanwhile, at 7 p.m. in its offices at 30 Main St., the Saugus Historical Society will present a program about the history of horticulture in Saugus as well as continuing to update some of its recent topics about significant historical anniversaries that are being observed this spring and summer. “Since it finally feels like spring, what better time to look back on the famous greenhouses at Sim’s Carnations and other horticultural businesses that started in Saugus,” the Society’s president, Laura Eisener, wrote in an email this week. “Nunan’s had its start on Lincoln Avenue in Saugus in 1917 but moved to its ‘new’ location in Georgetown in 1957 where it has grown to include a miniature golf course and restaurant. Our current horticultural businesses Little Brook Garden Center and Huberman’s also have been an important part of spring in Saugus.” Laura notes that the program is open and free to the general public and that light refreshments will be served. If you are a member of both organizations or an avid fan of flowers and local history, you could walk back and forth between Town Hall and the Saugus Historical Society a few times that night. People planning to go to the Historical Society Meeting could spend just under an hour at Town Hall and then hurry over to 30 Main St. But it’s more likely that people will pick one or the other events to attend on Wednescontinues to serve as an inspiration for many since suffering a crippling spinal cord injury while playing hockey for Saugus High School 38 years ago. Jon offered the following remarks in a GoFundMe page he set up for his friend at https://www.gofundme. com/f/michaels-medicalfund-a-call-for-kindness “On January 17, 1987, Michael Maruzzi suffered a devastating and life-altering spinal cord injury while playing varsity ice hockey for Saugus High School (Massachusetts). “If you are fortunate to The greenhouses at The William Sim Carnation Co., Inc. in East Saugus were world-famous. (Photo courtesy of Saugus Historical Society) day night. A Blood Drive in Saugus on Sunday Tiger Institute Tae Kwon Do at 375 Central St. will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday (May 11) for the American Red Cross. Those who come to give blood will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. All who come to give in May will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now: • Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to any person, no matter their blood type. This makes it essential in the most dire situations. • Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type. Gas main work set for Monday The Saugus Department of Public Works announced that National Grid is scheduled to begin gas main work on Monday (May 5), between 479 and 481 Walnut St. For this project, National Grid crews will relay 50 feet of gas main on the eastbound lane of Walnut Street at 479-481 Walnut St. near the Lynn/Saugus line. Work will occur between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the designated work days and is expected to take five days to complete. Police details will be used and traffic detours will be established if necessary. Please call Town Engineer Kevin Hallion at 781-2314032 with any questions. Saugus-Everett Elks to hold scams presentation The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness committee and Eagle Bank are teaming up to hold a scams, cyber fraud and exploitation presentation to be held at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus) on Monday, May 12, at 10 a.m. This free hour-long presentation will be conducted by Attorney Stephen Miliotis and Senior Banking Officer Gisella DiPaola. Don’t miss out on this event, and become educated on the latest scams that are currently spreading across our country. Learn the different kinds of scams, including blackmail scams, charity scams, debt collection scams, senior scams, debt relief scams and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Senior Center at 781-231-4178 to reserve your seat. Walk-ins are also welcome. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We received a couple of “Shout Outs” this week from our readers: Mary Lou Graham offered a “Shout Out” for the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry under the direction of Pastor Joe Hoyle of Cliftondale Congregational Church: “A sincere thank you to the volunteers and high school students who pack provisions and carry the boxes out to wherever the client needs them. The faithful donations of groceries, produce, funds and other needed provisions are extremely welcomed. Thank you for them. We appreciate the churches, businesses, all associations and the individuals who are so faithful in remembering our pantry. We couldn’t carry on without your support. God bless you all.” Jon Bernard sent in a “Shout Out” for Michael Maruzzi, a Saugonian and former Saugus High School teacher who know Michael, you no doubt have tremendous respect for his strength, perseverance, and inspiration. “In the years shortly following Michael’s injury, he attended and graduated from Boston University whereupon he returned to Saugus High School to teach mathematics, retiring in 2015. But Michael was then–and remains today–much more than a math teacher. He cared deeply for his students as people and provided them with a tender ear and counseled many of them through the challenges that they confronted as high school students and, for many, in their years beyond high school. “As time has passed, Michael’s medical needs and care have increased and, consequently, so too have the associated financial costs. Your assistance is needed! “Michael and his wife Arlene have lived in Florida for the last several years and largely rely upon each other, with aid from family and friends, to assist them with their daily lives. If you have been touched by Michael’s generous spirit and genuine goodness, please consider donating what you can to support Michael and Arlene as they confront the daily challenges of their life together. “Thank you, and please share this message with those whom you know would like to extend love and support to Michael and Arlene.” THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
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