THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 17 As Halloween nears, potential fire hazards lurk This info is based on a press release from the National Fire Protection Association®. From decorations and candles to flowing costumes, Halloween fun can quickly turn frightening if fire safety is overlooked. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), between 2019 and 2023, an annual average of 832 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 28 injuries and $17 million in direct property damage. Forty-seven percent of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately 33 percent started with candles. “Halloween is a festive holiday for people of all ages, but it’s important to recognize where potential fire dangers lurk. By following a few simple steps, families can help keep the holiday fun and spooky, while still staying safe,” said NFPA’s Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy, Lorraine Carli. NFPA offers these tips and guidelines for celebrating Halloween with fire safety in mind: Costumes: When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric; if your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can see clearly. Flashlights: Give children flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. Decorations: Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch UNSTOPPABLE | FROM PAGE 15 line and the score 30-28, Revere, and 8:11 left on the game clock, Aloui threw a bomb to Ramirez, who caught the ball at Malden’s 4-yard line. Aloui went in to score on the next play to put Revere ahead 34-28. Malden was still within reach at this point and drove the ball back down the field to about midfield and would have been third down and 1 at the Revere 33-yard line. Then disaster struck in the form of a penalty flag. Malden has had issues with way too many penalties this season — often at inopportune moments — and this was one of them. The personal foul — unsportsmanfire easily; keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters. Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. Candles: Only use battery-operated candles or glow sticks in jacko’-lanterns; if you choose to use real candles, be sure to place them well away from anything that can burn and far enough out of the way of trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways and yards. Smoke alarms: Make sure all smoke alarms in the home are working. More Halloween safety info can be found at nfpa.org. For frightfully fun activities for kids and families, download the free NFPA Halloween Fire Safety Bundle featuring Sparky the Fire Dog® at https:// sparkyschoolhouse.org/resource/ printable-halloween-bundle/ Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. like conduct after the whistle — penalty pushed Malden all the way back 15 yards to the Tornado 49-yard line. A run by McGuffie went nowhere, and an interception on a batted ball in the Malden backfield followed as the penalty led to the turnover. Revere drove the ball down the field on runs by Martinez and Aloui, and Aloui stuck in his second TD of the fourth quarter with 4:21 left to play and a 40-28 score in favor of Revere. Down two scores, Malden did not throw in the towel, engineering one last drive on some more McGuffie runs and a 12yard keeper by Billy Gavin. McGuffie stuck in his fourth touchdown and points 25 and 26 on OBITUARIES Betty A. (Sullivan) Iannuzzi Of Malden. Passed away October 18th. She was born on June 12, 1939 in Everett. The daughter of Frederick and Olga (Herrstrom) Sullivan. She was raised in Everett until moving to Malden with her family when she was 15 years old. Betty graduated from Malden High School in 1957. She was a longtime resident of Malden and resided on Charles Street for over 40 years before moving to the Monsignor Neagle Senior Housing complex in 2019. Dear sister of Kenneth and the late Dorothy Harding, Fred Sullivan, Richard Sullivan, Shirley Neagle, Marian Macleod, and Frank Sullivan. Also pre-deceased by her longtime companion Lorraine Fantozzi.Betty was the beloved aunt of numerous nieces and nephews and as such, being the youngest of her many siblings, Betty was the default babysitter for a number of her siblings’ children. Aunt Betty was loving and fun but you did not test her. Betty enjoyed the many family get-togethers and holidays held throughout each year and was sure to provide humorous thoughts and commentary. She especially loved the annual sibling and in-law Christmas parties that were rotated each year by the various siblings and the night on a 3-yard, then two more points and 28 points for the night. The game was back-and-forth all night, with Revere striking first in the first quarter on a Ramirez 3-yard TD and led, 6-0, after one period. Malden came right back early in the second and took the lead on a 8-yard TD by McGuffie and the conversion, 8-6. Then was a wild seesaw for the rest of the period. Two TDs by Revere — 80-yard run by Ramirez and 24-yard run by Anthony Peletare for a 21-yard TD run for a 20-8 lead — then, rapid fire, a sizzling, 60-yard TD run by McGuffie and then, after senior Matthew Candelario Da Costa recovered a Revere fumble, a 59the Christmas song and hymns sing-a-longs. Betty worked for various manufacturing/assembly corporations and in retirement worked assisting and bus driving seniors to and from appointments and shopping. Betty was a loyal friend and was noted by friends and family for her quick wit and sassiness. She was a lover of animals, large convertibles, and the beach, especially in Maine and Revere Beach. She thoroughly enjoyed spontaneously singing old tunes. She will be greatly missed. Phyllis A. (Landry) D'Entremont A lifelong resident of Malden, passed away on Friday, October 24th after a brief illness. Phyl - lis was born in Malden in 1943, the daughter of Ralph and Frances Landry. She was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High School with the Class of 1961. In 1964, she married her sweetheart, Charles D'Entremont, and the two settled down together in Malden. Phyllis had worked as an accountant and bookkeeper over the years for several different companies, including Fleet Bank, Bay State Ambulance, and the Dexter House Nursing Home. She was active in the communiyard scoring drive capped by a McGuffie 2-yard run and a 22-20 Malden lead at halftime. *** EXTRA POINTS: Malden was right back in action last night, hosting non-leaguer Whittier Tech at Macdonald Stadium. It was Senior Night for Football Players (16) and Cheerleaders (9)... This was Malden’s final scheduled home game, though there might be one (or two) more depending on the schedule of the two non-playoff games coming next week (Nov. 7-8) and the following week (Nov. 14-15)... This year’s 138th Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Day game is on the road at Medford at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, ty, participating in CYO at Sacred Hearts, being a Den Mother and committee member of the local boy scouts. She was a founding member for the Junior Variety's show at the high school. She kept herself busy with ceramics, needlepoint, and knitting. Phyllis touched many lives and leaves behind many loving family and friends. She is the beloved wife of Charles D'Entremont, devoted mother of Craig (Jamie Faith) D'Entremont of Ringe, NH, cherished sister of Ralph Landry Jr. of Melrose, and the late Joan Landry-Nerden, and Margaret (Peggy) Landry-Robinson, proud grandmother of Cory, Jessica and Cameron, and great grandmother of Addy Faye, Charlie, Eddie, and Marleigh, and loving sister in law of Carol Memmolo of Malden, Mary Campos of CA, Diane LaFauci of NH, Denise Lawrence of TX, Martina VerPault of FL, Joe D'Entremont of MD, John D'Entremont of, TX, Stephen D'Entremont of Malden, Michael D'Entremont of NH, Kevin D'Entremont of Malden, and the late Kay Perry, Sue Lombardi, and Bill D'Entremont. Visitation was held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden, on Tuesday, October 28th, with Funeral services on Wed, October 29th. Interment will take place at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Dana Fiber Cancer Institute (https:// www.dana-farber.org/how-youcan-help/ways-to-give). November 27... Jayden McGuffie has scored 10 touchdowns in the past three games for Malden, something no other Malden player is believed to have accomplished... Malden quarterback Billy Gavin was the second-leading rusher for the visiting Tornados against Revere, with 31 yards on six carries... For some reason, Revere reported to the Boston newspapers that the team rushed for 420 yards against Malden. No way. It must have been a typographical error; we hope it was not intentionally reported that way. IF a team rushed for 420 yards, it would probably be a school and league record for a single game. Maybe 300? Maybe.
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