THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 14, 2023 Page 15 Woman, 33, shot and seriously injured in Malden apartment building shooting on June 18 Somerville man, 35, arrested one day after incident and remains in custody Advocate Staff Report A 33-year-old woman who was shot in the lobby of a major apartment complex on the city’s east side was seriously hurt with life-threatening injuries, according to reports, and is still hospitalized after an incident on Sunday, June 18. The shooting came exactly three weeks before a second shooting, where a man was shot by a masked gunman in broad daylight in Malden Square, this past Sunday. (See separate story.) In both cases, Malden Police made swift arrests of suspects in the unrelated cases, with both shooting suspects still in custody. A day after the June 18 shooting at the Overlook Ridge apartments MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 3 to put in this hour of prime time. “Why Sullivan found it necessary to aid in the phony promotion of four rock ‘n’ roll exponents, all of whom resemble Moe from the Three Stooges, is beyond comprehension. And why he felt it necessary to ‘load’ the theater with screaming teen-age girls when he normally restricts his audience to grownups, is also a mystery. “It was obvious to those who saw the Beatles, four young fellows from Great Britain, that they have not attained their present notoriety on the basis of their musical talents, for the sounds emanating from their mouths were anything but melodic. “Shorn of their mop-like hairdos they would look and sound like many other inferior rock ‘n’ roll groups which are still attempting to keep alive the fad which died when Elvis Presley entered the armed forces. “There is nothing attractive about the looks or the sounds of the Beatles. “There is no reason why Sullivan should take part in the absurd campaign to make this group appear to be important. “But then Sullivan’s program has been on the skids for several weeks. I have noticed a general deterioration in the type of en– located at the Malden-Revere line – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Malden Chief of Police Glenn Cronin announced that Mohamed Abdulaziz, 35, of Somerville, has been charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a fi rearm without a license and possession of ammunition in connection with the June 18 shooting. He will be arraigned at Massachusetts General Hospital on Zoom at 2:00 p.m. on June 20, where he was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing. Allegedly, around 2:22 a.m., Mohamed Abdulaziz entered the lobby of an apartment complex on Overlook Ridge Drive in Malden and discharged his fi rearm, striktertainment presented in at least three of the last four shows. “In catering to the screaming teen-agers who fi nd this group exciting, Sullivan has shown his contempt for the vast millions who used to fi nd his program diverting.” Postscript 1: Very few in Malden know the game of baseball better than M.H.S. Athletic Hall of Famer and 1970’s “Athlete of the Decade” Dave Caiazzo – just a handful like Bob Rotondi, Terry Matthews, Peter “Panama” Carroll, Kenny Mazonson, to name but a few. So, Cai was the fi rst to get back at me with his take on the best hitters seen in Malden. As always, Dave tells it like it is: “Well, I never saw Johnny Salmon play and only saw Billy (Croken) a couple of times. I know Billy was a great defensive catcher with his hitting taking a back seat to his defense. Frank Adorn once told me Billy was one of the very best defensive players he has ever seen. Also, I hesitate to include the BRL because most are good hitters at that level. With that said, Dennis (Damiano) was an exceptional hitter and a fi ve-tool guy in the BRL but never played in high school beyond his sophomore year. So, here are my top 5. At number 1, without a doubt, Steve Ring. Number 2, Carmine Cappuccio. My take on Carmine was that he had an uncanny ability to hit to the opposite fi eld and ing a 33-year-old female, who remains hospitalized at this time. The preliminary investigation suggests that the defendant entered the lobby targeting a male potentially with the intent to rob him. During the altercation the man who was targeted also discharged a firearm. That man has not been located at this time. This remains an active investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Offi ce, Mass. State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s Offi ce and Malden Police. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Malden Police at 781-397-7171, via their text to tip line at 847-411 or online at maldenpd.com. I am not sure if he was trying to do that or not. Either way, it worked. Number 3, Steve Carpenter. Another guy who only played high school. Don’t know if he could have hit at the college level. But I liked him when I saw him. Number 4, Johnny Brickley (if we include him as a Maldonian) good hitter to all fi elds. Number 5 is a tie. Robby Santo was a late bloomer and improved a great deal in college which was obvious with his recent induction into the Flagler College Sports Hall of Fame. Paul Abbatinozzi ties Rob at number 5. Paul was a better hitter than Rob at MHS but from watching Rob improve after high school I will give it a tie. So those are my picks. I have seen a lot of good hitters since I played little league in the late 1960’s, but I can only judge by which players I actually saw.” Thanks for your always thoughtful (and honest) opinions, Dave. Postscript 2: My favorite line from Paul Jones’ Beatles review was, of course, the “all of whom resemble Moe from the Three Stooges.” First because myself and each one of my friends are 3 Stooge fanatics and two, picture if you can – John, Paul, George and Ringo sitting in their hotel room the next morning, reading the review, and saying to themselves, who the heck is “Moe” and what are the “3 Stooges?!” So much fun to think of! aavvyvy S avy avvy S oiorenniioor nior by Jim Miller Best Meal Delivery Services for Seniors Who Don’t Cook Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good healthy meal delivery options for seniors who don’t cook or get out much? My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has a terrible diet and I worry about his health. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, There are actually a wide variety healthy meal delivery options that can help non-cooking seniors who live at home. Here are several top options to check into. Community-Based Programs A good place to start, is to fi nd out if there’s a senior home delivery meal program in your dad’s area. Meals on Wheels is the largest program that most people are familiar with, but many communities off er senior meal delivery programs sponsored by other organizations that go by diff erent names. To fi nd services available in your dad’s area, visit MealsOnWheelsAmerica.org, which off ers a comprehensive directory on their website, or call the area aging agency near your dad. Call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 to get the local number. Most home delivered meal programs across the U.S. deliver hot meals daily or several times a week, usually around the lunch hour, to seniors over age 60 who have problems preparing meals for themselves, as well as those with disabilities. Weekend meals, usually frozen, may also be available, along with special diets (diabetic, low-sodium, kosher, etc.). Most of these programs typically charge a small fee (usually between $2 and $9 per meal) or request a donation, while some may be free to low-income seniors who qualify for Medicaid. There are also some Medicare Advantage plans that cover limited meal service benefi ts. Meal Delivery Service Companies Another great option for your dad is to order him some pre-made meals online from a meal delivery service company. These companies provide a wide variety of tasty meal choices and will usually post the nutrition information for their meals right on their website. Most companies will also cater to a host of dietary and medical needs, such as low-sodium and low-carb meals, diabetic meals, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options. Plus, the ordering process is very easy. Depending on the company you choose, the food arrives either fresh or frozen and most deliver all across the U.S. Prices generally start at around $8 to $13 per meal, plus shipping, however many companies provide discounts or free shipping when you order meals in bulk. And most companies work with Medicaid and some Medicare Advantage plans to help reduce costs. Some of the best meal delivery companies for older adults, as rated by Verywell Health for 2023 include: • Best Variety: Magic Kitchen (magickitchen.com) • Best Value: Mom’s Meals (momsmeals.com) • Best for Nutrition Consultation: BistroMD (bistromd.com) • Best Plant-Based Meals: Mosaic (mosaicfoods.com) • Best Gluten-Free: ModifyHealth (modifyhealth.com) • Best Chef-Prepared: CookUnity (cookunity.com) • Best for Customization: Snap Kitchen (snapkitchen.com) For more information on this list and their testing methodology, visit VerywellHealth.com and search “Best Meal Delivery Services for Seniors.” Grocery Stores and Restaurants Depending on where your dad lives, he may also be able to get home delivered meals from local grocery stores or restaurants. Some grocery stores off er a selection of pre-cooked meals and foods, including roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and fresh soups and salads. Contact the grocery stores in your dad’s area to inquire about this option. Or check with some of his favorite restaurants to see if they off er home delivery, or he could use a restaurant delivery service like UberEats.com, DoorDash.com or GrubHub.com. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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