MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 8 actually started. Party crashers, 60 cent Heinekens, no police detail, jealous boyfriends and overcrowding were cited as contributing to the melee. At the height of the brawl, according to those on the scene, people were “yelling, screaming, swearing, fi ghting, and throwing beer bottles, glasses, and chairs both inside the building and in the parking lot.” Seven young people from Medford were arrested and arraigned for idle and disorderly conduct in front of Judge Maurice Flynn, but four others were only brought in for “protective custody.” They were released once they were “sober.” Malden good guy (the late) Patrolman Al Macy suff ered a “pinched neck nerve” trying to quell the disturbance. ITAM spokesman Arthur Skinner prohibited “disco dances” going forward. In the spirit of full disclosure, my associates and I were in attendance but rest assured – nobody from Edgeworth or the ITAMS were involved. All members acted like the “perfect gentlemen” they always were (insert smiley face). Postscript 1: Brian Carroll! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing the news of Dominic’s induction onto my radar screen. Brian is from that fabulous MHS Class of 1976 that showed the rest of Malden how to party hearty during the Bicentennial Year of our great country. Bonesy and his big brother Peter (Panama) Carroll are what make Malden so great. Their Amerige Park bona fi des are written in stone – both inducted into the “Malden Musings” Hall of Fame many years ago. Panama and Bonesy, legendary Maldonians, neither of them requiring a Facebook page/presence to have their passion for community felt in these fi ve square miles of real estate. Malden loves you both and thank you. Postscript 2: “Life is like the seasons, after winter comes the spring, so I’ll keep this smile awhile, and see what tomorrow brings.” Rest in peace, Donna Pisaturo, Dom Fermano Jr., Elizabeth Norton, Joe Casaletto, Joe Fermano, Norina Firmani, Gary Lopresti, “Big Dan” Ryan, Bill “Cookie” Cook and Judith (Gamby) Busconi. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticism. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 6, 2023 COACH | FROM PAGE 4 school community proud," added Valdez. Valdez emerged out of a strong pool of applicants with outstanding qualifi cations. According to William Raycraft, “Coach Valdez is considered to be one of the most respected minds in baseball and will be a great asset to our program on and off the fi eld. His major league experience along with the ability to teach at all levels of baseball experience will signifi - cantly benefi t our student-athletes and build an outstanding MC program.” Raycraft added, "Valdez is an incredibly passionate person who not only loves the game but knows how to inspire, listen, teach and win – all of these qualities will translate well to our students.” About Malden Catholic: Since 1932, MC has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown universities. Foundational to student success is MC’s codivisional model which off ers the Page 9 best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. MC is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program. MC curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal – https://www. maldencatholic.org.
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