Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 23, 2021 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – Dick Santo; a life well lived By Peter F. Levine I t is said in Malden today, tomorrow, and yesterday... • The July 2 issue of The Malden Advocate was another outstanding issue filled with informative and fun Malden stuff. My favorite part of the paper though was the “2021 Edward J. Larson Scholarship” announcement/presentation. Malden High School’s Rayleigh Stumph received the award, and below the photo the caption reads that Eddie’s dad is handing young Rayleigh the check. But upon closer inspection it is not Eddie’s (late) dad handing over the check but Eddie’s little brother Kevin. Kevin got some grey but looks good these days. A clean, wholesome lifestyle, which he started as a child in Edgeworth, is what keeps him young. • Malden now boasts at least three of the best coffee shops on the North Shore. Although we dearly miss John and his green sweater, Donut Villa on the Malden/Medford line is still serving some of the best java and donuts in Malden. I just love being greeted by Dawn as I enter that hallowed door. Bikeeny caffe on Summer Street is Malden’s O.G.! They brought the good stuff to Malden, and we thank you for that, Sergei. See you soon. Rounding out the terrific trio of coffee shops is Tous les Jours on Malden’s most happening corner, Commercial and Pleasant Streets. Big brother Joe, niece Dorothy and I spent some quality time camped out in a corner of the bakery on the 4th of July weekend drinking coffee and sampling the wares. Yummy is the best I can come up with! Everything on the menu! By the way, after recently spotting former Malden High School Principal Dana Brown in the same corner of the bakery conducting “business” we have dubbed that part of the bakery “Dana’s Conner.” • Stop the presses! For those who enjoy pricey coffee served up by former Abercrombie model looking baristas, Mayor Gary Christenson has announced that a Starbucks will set up shop on the corner of Exchange and Commercial. Yes! They like us! • After 19 years John and the rest of the gang at Maplewood Meat Market are calling it quits. Maplewood Square will never be the same again, but fear not, we hear a husband-and-wife team have purchased the business and will be reopening soon – featuring fish as well as all your favorite meats. Please note that although John will be gone that does not mean you can park for more than 15 minutes in front of the new meat market. Insert smiley face here. • Historic Macdonald Stadium on Pearl Street has never looked better! No weeds in sight. No nip bottles to be found anywhere on the premises! Not even one person sleeping off a toot under the bleachers! A recent walk by saw a beautiful sunset over the ancient stadium while girls’ youth softball played out at Callahan Field – country line dancing classes in the far end zone of the football field – with many families enjoying a quiet walk around the track. Thank you to Recreation Director Joe Levine and the City of Malden for tak• Separated at birth: Italian American Citizens Club bar manager and local colorful character Henry Gennetti and Dennis Farina of “Law & Order” fame (Ric “Nature Boy” Flair?) • I hear that the soft opening The late Dick Santo and wife Maryjane (Courtesy Photo) ing so much pride in Malden and Malden’s future. • Great to see Ward 5 School Committee Member Adam Weldai at the Juneteenth celebration – such a fine young man. Malden is assured a bright future with dedicated socially active citizens like Adam around. • Congratulations to that power couple from Edgeworth, Jenelle DeVits and Kimberly Gillette, on the arrival of the most beautiful baby girl to arrive on Sheridan Street in a long while, Penelope with the face of an angel. • Separated at birth: Boston Bruins anthem singer Todd Angilly and Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora. • Separated at birth: Police Chief Kevin Molis and actor, producer and director Ed Harris. EXILHOMME | FROM PAGE 1 time training, mentoring and building strong relationships to which they respond well. “Most importantly I will serve as a role model for our youth. I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue helping the kids of Malden to become great leaders, parents, and citizens,” he added. “We are excited to have a former player lead our football program for years to come,” said Conefrey. “Coach Exilhomme is the first step to advancing the for Tous les Jours was a S.R.O. affair. (I know, this is a bit dated but I have a point here.) I wouldn’t know because I wasn’t invited (insert smiley face here), but from what people tell me it was a fabulous time, and the T.L.J. owners are really cool from all reports! Another splendid addition to future Malden. Best of luck, Tous les Jours! • Parking Director Ron “The Hoganater” Hogan and I recently devoured a couple of flaky apple croissant–type pastries from T.L.J. as quick as you say All About Malden’s Peter Caso! Gone in a flash! They were delicious! • Candidates for Ward Councillors around Malden are literally crawling out of the woodwork. It’s back to the future with the inimitable Jeff Donahue throwing his hat into the ring for the Ward 4 seat and the irrepressible Chris “Man With 9 Lives” Simonelli taking out papers in Ward 7. Check MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 17 culture of our program; a culture of character, sportsmanship and academic excellence.” **** Malden High Football preseason camp on Aug. 20 Malden High School’s Football preseason camp begins at Macdonald Stadium on Friday, August 20.For more information on Malden High School Football, please contact Conefrey by email – cconefrey@maldenps. org – or Coach Exilhomme at wexilhomme@maldenps.org. Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo (right) and Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey (left) have announced the hiring of Witche Exilhomme (center) as the new Golden Tornadoes Head Football Coach. Exilhomme is a 2013 Malden High graduate and 2017 AIC graduate. (Courtesy/Malden High School)
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