THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 10, 2023 Page 3 It is Said in Malden T hat a story appearing in a recent Advocate edition regarding the upcoming Malden municipal election reported there are no announced candidates for Mayor other than the incumbent, but readers have brought to our attention that Lissette Alvarado has declared her candidacy for the city's top post via social media in the past several weeks. *** That Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega Murphy announced that some 1,397 students across the Malden Public Schools district were named to the Honor Roll (All "A's and B's") for the Second Quarter grading period. *** That the Malden High Honor Roll number includes an even 500 students from Malden High School. *** That Spring Sports begins with tryouts and preseason practices on Monday, March 20 for the high school teams: Baseball, Coed Rowing, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Boys & Girls Outdoor Track, Boys & Girls Tennis and Boys Volleyball. Liseette for Mayor *** That the Malden Democratic City Committee (MDCC) is hosting its Spring Breakfast and Awards Ceremony tomorrow, Saturday, March 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (doors open 9:30 a.m.) at the Malden Irish American Club, 177 West St., Malden. Admission is $40.00 at the door as the ticket presale date has passed. ~ Malden Musings ~ “These things are good” By Peter F. Levine T hese things are good... • Piantedosi Bakery when their smokestacks are cranking! • The 1950s American television series Playhouse 90. • Malden Square’s continued resurgence as a hot new dining destination with the addition of Floramo’s Restaurant on Centre Street and Mineirão Steakhouse on Ferry. • “Jackie Teal Productions” sponsoring yet another crazy successful Toys for Tots fundraiser this past December. • Receiving the Jewish Journal in my mailbox like clockwork each week. • Likewise, The Boston Globe, every Sunday. • Richard Boone’s character “Paladin” doing a Greek folk dance on an episode of “Have Gun Will Travel.” • Tribal Wisdom and Green Dimension ace drummer Jamie Forbes – long dormant, finally finding a forum (Facebook) to showcase his skills. • That forever lovely face of Dawn at Donut Villa. • Talking old-school round ball with Hall of Fame Maldonian Al Barriss. • “All Things Must Pass” by (birthday boy) George Harrison and “A Song for You” by his pal Leon Russell. • Brigitte Bardot celebrating her 88th birthday last Sept. • Malden High School’s Varsity Swim team winning the GBL title. Details to follow when I gather them. • Honorary Maldonian (guitarist) Nuno Bettencourt making a halfMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 17 AUTOTECH DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special Only $79.95 2012 SMART CAR CABRIOLET Convertible, Excellent Condition, Deluxe Package, Heated Seats, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 81K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $9,900 Easy Financing Available! A Keith Knight original located on the bike trail (Most vehicles. Restrictions apply) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $8,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your ADDICTION | FROM PAGE 1 remove the stigma of addiction, and fight to eliminate overdose fatalities in Malden and surrounding communities. The annual MOA “Stop the Stigma Day” is about leveraging the collective power of Malden’s community to bring attention to the stigma surrounding addiction. Malden Overcoming Addiction has brought the “Stop the Stigma Day” into the Malden Public Schools, the Cheverus School and Malden Catholic High School for the last several years and has used social media and personal appearances as platforms advocating that young people help all take a step forward in eliminating the stigma that surrounds addiction. They aim to create a safer and more supportive environment for recovery and prevention. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net
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