Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 14, 2020 Junior Aid Assoc. of Malden hosts Valentine Derby Malden Councillor-at-Large Deb DeMaria is shown with a guest on Sunday. O The Croken family is shown during the Valentine Derby at Anthony’s of Malden. A donation from Junior Aid was presented to Heaps of Hope, Inc. in Mrs. Claire Croken’s name. n Sunday, February 9, the Junior Aid Association of Malden hosted its Valentine Derby at Anthony’s of Malden with over 100 guests in attendance. It was an extraordinary afternoon of horse racing, raffles and fun! The Croken Family was in atMalden Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora with Albert Spadafora, the owner of Anthony’s. tendance to receive a plaque in honor of Claire Croken, who was honored for her lifelong commitment to community service. A donation from Junior Aid was presented to Heaps of Hope, Inc. in Mrs. Croken’s name. The event was further proof that we are inState Representatives for Malden Paul Donato (left) and Steve Ultrino. deed surrounded by a very supportive community. The Junior Aid Association of Malden is a 501(c)3 group providing financial assistance to charitable organizations with a focus on women, children and health-related issues for 108 years. MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 8 theatre (the look on his face was priceless), until they shut the lights around midnight or so. Mission of Burma was in the house! David Minehan and The Neighborhoods, including original drummer boy Mike Quaglia, were there. The Bags, Nervous Eaters, Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, Reddy Teddy, Barrence Whitfield, Dennis Brennan, Asa Brebner, Kenne Highland and Frank Rowe were present. Randy Black managed the stage. Noise Magazine CEO and founder T Max and legendary Globe music critic Steve Morse (and his son) were spotted. Rathskeller owner Jim Harold made an appearance. The “Upper Crust’s” Ted Widmer, drummer Cal Cali, poet Jim Dunn, songbird Andrea Gillis and David “Doc” Vincent were all present. Heck, even the “the Wolfa Goofa with the Green Teeth” himself was there, J. Geils front man and solo artist Peter Wolf. Preacher took the stage early and did a rousing number popularized by Jerry Lee Lewis, a request from Willie’s adoring wife “Lady Anne” (as Preacher calls her), “Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Going On.” His set was short and sweet. He paid homage and wished a very happy birthday to a living legend and “punk rock” pioneer (his “long lost musical brother,” as Willie calls Jack) the best way he knows how: on stage, in front of a piano, singing Jerry Lee Lewis. Random “Malden: Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday” thought... Who else has stopped and admired the ancient storefront door on the corner of Prince and Margaret Street in the North End? “Ice-cold Pepsi Cola,” “Drink Coca-Cola” and a beauty of a “Dentyne Chewing Gum” advert will brighten your day. Take a step back in time next time you visit Galleria Umberto or Regina’s Pizzeria and enjoy this North End ghost sign. This just in... heard back from an old friend, Pearl & Perry’s son and MHS Athletic Hall of Famer Perry Verge, on the Paul “Twinks” McKinnon controversy... “first off he was a legend at Leonard School yard (Gary Campsmith also) for his wiggle ball/stick ball greatness. He then hung out at Devir Park at the Bandstand until he moved up to the big time at Amerige Park when his mom let him cross the Fellsway! He only dabbled at Morrison Park (in Medford) with some kid named Carey!” Perry also had this scouting report on Danny “Leo” Reardon – says “Leo started out at Devir as a great little league pitcher (also pickup baseball/softball games at Devir)...then he made his way up to Amerige Park after proving himself at Devir! Nice to read and reminisce on your musings Pete!!!” Thank you, Perry! Breaking news...the Freker boys Jack, Steve, Gary and Mike are – rightfully – talked about as some of the best athletes that ever suited up for Malden High MALDEN: TODAY | SEE PAGE 14
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