THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 8, 2022 Page 13 Ward 8 Fourth of July celebration a great success By Tara Vocino W ard 8 celebrated Independence Day with patriotic contests, even for pets, at Linden School on the Fourth of July. The event was hosted by Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ”Uncle Sam” (at right) participated in the most patriotic contest. The first place winner in the patriotic dog decorating contest was Bruce. Former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, Paula Anderson and Councillor-at-Large Cary MacDonald Ward 5 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, who held a successful fourth of July celebration on Saturday, with Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes. Ward 8 resident Elle Desrochers, 5 months, won first place for the baby girl contest alongside her father, Owen. The general pet show first place winner was Rex Pike, a five-yearold bearded dragon. The second place winner for the girls’ bicycle decorating contest was Katie Molinari. The second place winner in the boys’ bike decorating contest, Juneli Abellard, 1, during Ward 8’s Fourth of July celebration on Monday at Linden School
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