Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 23, 2020 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – Congratulations, John “Trixie” Trischitta By Peter F. Levine “I t is said in Malden: today, tomorrow and yesterday...” Congratulations to Dave Cai’s bestie John “Trixie” Trischitta on his resounding election victory as “recording secretary” at the Italian American Citizens Club (IACC). Trixie is an Inter-City Baseball League legend and Hall of Fame member with an encyclopedic memory for the unforgettable/historic as well as the inane. Get that knee back in shape, Trixie, so you and I can start running marathons again! All the best, my friend. Happy birthday wishes go out to that old war horse Jerry “The Hardest Working Man in Show Biz” Lander from the Parking Department via the DPW. Age 77 and still going strong. Congrats, my friend. Good news, Maldonians! Frank’s Steak House in Cambridge is once again open for business! George & Billy Ravanis cordially invite you to dine at their house of sizzling streaks and blooming onions and to enjoy their signature plate – the “Sizzler”! Forgetaboutit!!! See ya soon, guys. Speaking of the Ravanis brothers, Billy is good buds with Oak Grove’s Sean Gilligan. If you know either one of these unique characters, you for sure understand their relationship. Brother George was an outstanding pitcher at Boston College and in the Inter City League who made it to Double A in the Cleveland Indians organization before injuries sent him back to Mass Ave. Both super great guys, by the way. Happy birthday to Councillor-at-Large for Life Craig Spadafora. The ageless at-large councillor is another Maldonian that has seemingly found the fountain of youth. Goes to show what marrying well (“Saint Debbie”) can do for a person. The newest addition to the Spadafora clan happens to be the cutest little puppy you have ever seen, by the way. Congratulations to all the officers and board members recently elected for 2020/2021 at the IACC. Elected once again as president, visionary leader Billy “El Presidente” Settemio has taken the Club where no man has gone before. We call him “The William – Stable Genius.” Newcomer Tony Della Gatta, brings 50+ years of wisdom, creativity and chutzpah to the Board and is sure to add a few more grey hairs to Henry’s head. Best of luck in the future, guys! No sweeter words ever heard than my super adorable 8-month-old granddaughter Lana saying “Papa” for the first time. Spotted State Rep Steve Ultrino, once again, in the neighborhood he loves so much; of course I’m talking about Edgeworth! The kid who bleeds Ward 2/Malden took time out of a busy schedule to vote for the election of officers this past Oct. 7 at the IACC. Because he always does the right thing, I am sure he threw a vote my way for board member. Insert smiley face. Steve was a regular at Papa’s Bar & Grille on Highland Avenue before they closed their doors on him and us. Where’s the goto place these days, Rep Ultrino? Heard the Temptations “Ball of Confusion” lately? Sounds like it was written this year. Condolences go out to Highendary Pisa Pizza ovens last week. Buffalo Chicken! Double forget about it! As far as oversights go, this was a big one. Somehow the most important passage from a recent article disappeared into the mystery land we call the John “Hondo” Havlicek, John “Trixie” Trischitta and Joe “Mr. Coffee” DiMaggio. (Photo Courtesy of John “Trixie” Trischitta) land Avenue’s Gary Cherone, who lost a dear friend and ex-bandmate recently, Eddie “Wailin’” Van Halen. Gary spent quality time out in La La Land staying at Eddie’s guest house/ recording studio – coffee in the morning with Eddie’s wife, Val, while they recorded VH’s 11th studio album, “Van Halen III.” Come on! “Van Halen III” wasn’t that bad! Have you had a steak bomb (on a braided roll) at the Big A lately? You should! Magnificent. Nick is still killing it in 2020! Gary “Man with a Camera” Christenson once again made like “Johnny on the spot” recently as he walked Exchange St. Here’s the skinny: A tree was damaged by a delivery truck. The tree did not fare well. Mayor G Man whips out his camera phone, takes multiple photos and sends them off to the hard-working guys at the DPW. The tree lives another day. Bravo, Mayor! Way to go, DPW. From getting busted (and busted up) for holding small amounts of weed back in the bad old days of Malden to Misty Mountain Shop dispensary on Commercial Street – “for the times they are a changin.’” Anybody notice how I channeled my inner John “Musings” O’Brien for the last bullet point? A proud moment in my journalism career. In a million years you could not have predicted that Malden would need to remove all the basketball hoops in the city. Chris Webb and Malden – keeping us safe and sound. Thank you. Cutest kitten in Malden hands down has to be Toni “Jeri’s Sister” Scibelli’s new feline, Rhoda. Just don’t try to pick her up! Made me proud to be an American witnessing Kamala Harris on stage during the VP debate. Those of us of a certain age will remember when the idea of Kamala Harris on a VP debate stage would be considered absurd. Had the single best calzone that ever came out of the leg“interweb.” Gone. Forever to linger in space and time. Not to reach print or the online presence that this paper provides. Enough of my feeble attempts at humor (and excuses); the unofficial MVP from the 2020 Annual James Cahill Malden Ryder Cup Golf Tournament was inexcusably omitted. Tommy “Gunn” Czar’s partner in crime this delightful day, Derek “DynO-Mite” O’Brien, step forward. His outstanding play this historic day was key to the IACC’s overall performance. Without his clutch play, the Ancient order of Hibernians (AOH) would have steamrolled to victory this day. Captain Jimmy Cahill credits Derek’s fine play to a healthy, robust lifestyle with plenty of sleep, an amazing new physique which has become the envy of all the boys at the IACC, and his wonderful wife, Jodi. Jimmy went on to say that without Derek the day “would have been a complete and utter failure.” Eddie Van Halen, Joe Morgan, Johnny Nash, Lou Brock, Little Richard, Bill Withers, Bob Gibson, Kobe, R.B.G., Whitey Ford, John Lewis, Al Kaline, Tom Seaver, Helen Reddy, “Preacher Jack,” Kirk Douglas, “Toots” Hibbert, Kevin “Crocker!” Dobson, Jimmy Damiano, Peter Gennette, Jimmy PalMALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 11 State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian to host virtual office hours S tate Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced that she and her office will hold virtual office hours for constituents on Tuesday, October 27, from 12-1 p.m. Constituents will be able to speak with the office by computer or phone. Private virtual rooms can be used for sensitive topics. Representative Lipper-Garabedian’s office hours are always open to the public to enable residents to speak directly with her and her staff about any issue. Typically, she will conduct monthly office hours on the last Tuesday of each month. Constituents interested in participating in virtual office hours should contact Becca Bueno by email at Rebecca.Bueno@ MAHouse.Gov or phone 617722-2020 to receive the link and phone number for the office hours.
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