THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 31, 2025 Page 19 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 might spot someone from Malden’s past sneaking into Hollywood history. For example, the gangster masterpiece “Public Enemy” with Jimmy Cagney. Who’s standing tall in a blue uniform? None other than Malden’s own Robert Homans as Officer Pat Burke. Fast-forward to the swinging ’60s and the cult favorite “Good Times” with Sonny and Cher — yep, that’s Malden’s Richard “Sonny” Collier (who I’ve mentioned in the past) hustling onscreen as “The Peddler.” Or how about the sweeping frontier epic “Drums Along the Mohawk”? Sure, it starred Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert, but it was Malden’s very own Edna May Oliver who stole the show as the feisty Mrs. McKlennar. Those who are fans of the weird and wacky, check out “Zombies on Broadway,” where horror icon Bela Lugosi shares the screen with former Liggett’s Drug Store employee turned Hollywood character actor Wally Brown — another Maldonian whose name appears in the credits more often than not. Speaking of Wally Brown, his role in “Death Valley Days” Season 7, Episode 14 — “A Piano Goes West” — was short but very sweet! One last note of Maldonia importance goes out to the all but forgotten Anne Nagel. CreditJOURNALISM | FROM PAGE 8 joys writing, photography, or exploring their community—no journalism experience is initially required,” says D’Urso-Rose. “Training for new citizen journalists will be offered after the first of the year, but interested participants are encouraged to get involved now.” In addition to reporters, the ed with hundreds of small roles on the silver screen, one of her only TV appearances happens to be on 1957’s “Circus Boy” starring a (pre-Monkees, of course) 12-year-old Mickey Dolenz as Corky, Noah Beery, Jr. as Uncle Joey the Clown, and one of Errol Flynn’s besties Guinn “Big Boy” Williams. In Anne’s final professional appearance, she plays Louisa Cody — wife of Buffalo Bill Cody. Anne, “Malden Musings” will always remember you and salute your success! Hollywood’s golden age had a little more Malden magic than most Maldonians ever realized. Watch them light up the screen, you’ll like them! Postscript: The phone went one ringy-dingy last week and I immediately picked up. Who was on the other end, you ask? None other than old friend, the living Malden legend himself, M.H.S. Alumni Hall of Famer Michael Goldman. Yeah, I know I throw the word “legend” around quite a bit, but if you know anything about Michael Goldman, you know of what I speak. Well, anyway, M.G. shared some great news for my ears, and I will bring it to you soon. Please stay tuned and happy trails till next week. —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 criticisms. project seeks volunteers to assist with interviews, story ideas, photography, and outreach. For more information or to get involved with the program, contact Anne D’Urso-Rose, Neighborhood View Coordinator at info@neighborhoodview.org. To view the publication and subscribe (for free), visit www. neighborhoodview.org. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net GRANTS | FROM PAGE 9 by students for years to come.” *** FUN FACT: Do you know how the ukulele first came into vogue in the United States? Everyone associates ukuleles with Hawaiian music and rightly so, since that is where they became wildly popular in the late 1880s when three immigrants from Portugal arrived in Hawaii — and brought the fourstringed instruments with them. Three of the immigrants, Manuel Nunes, Augusto Dias and Jose do Espirito Santo, were woodworkers and cabinetmakers who began crafting ukuleles in Honolulu after their plantation work. The instrument was created from a hybrid of the machete and the Portuguese rajão and was adapted to be made with native koa wood. The instrument was called “ukulele,” which translates to “jumping flea” in Hawaiian, referring to the rapid movement of the players’ fingers. ~ Legal Notice ~ MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY Title – Technical Assistance to the Malden Housing Authority Request For Proposals MHA# 080425 Type of Contract – Indefinite Quantity Contract Award Stipulation – Multiple Awards; Each Task Order will be awarded either on a Firm Fixed Price basis with a Cost Reimbursement allowed (without increase) with backup documents/receipts. Proposal Due Date– Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 2:00 P.M. Offerors are advised that the cutoff date for questions to be submitted is 10 business days prior to the proposal due date of 11/26/25. Proposal Objective – The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) seeks proposals from one or more qualified professional consultants/ trainers with the capacity to provide either specific or a wide range of services relating to improving the MHA’s Public Housing and Section 8 Program administration, inclusive and for the purpose of on-site training for its five member Board of Commissioners, Administrative, Maintenance staff; Fee accounting and Financial Advising Services; Federal, State, and non-profit Grant Writing Services; Risk Management Services; Energy Conservation, Measurement and Verification Services; Modernization and Procurement Consulting and Admin Services; Commodity Market Utility Analysis Consultants. Proposals should include resumes; individual/firm experience; and hourly rate of delivery of above listed services and any additional costs., all such services directed towards expanding and increasing MHA’s programmatic and administrative proficiency, Section 8 voucher baseline count, and ownership/development real estate portfolio opportunities, inclusive of for-profit, tax credit and mixed finance development, under an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a minimum term of one (1) year, extending up to a maximum term of five (5) consecutive years, all awards to be made subject to funding and in the MHA’s sole discretion. The primary objectives of this Statement of Work (SOW) are to expand and improve the MHA’s assisted and unassisted housing program abilities, opportunities and administration; assess and improve the MHA’s compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and requirements; analyze institutional staffing needs and competencies, and provide or recommend training designed to make all MHA staff proficient in their job assignments, corrective action and/or any other type or kind of improvement training MHA may require or desire. Bid Documents are available by email request at efahey@ maldenhousing.org from 11/3/25 Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The Contractor(s) selected hereunder must execute all relevant federal and state bid documents and contract forms and provide certification(s) of required insurance. Any award made hereunder is subject to annual appropriation. The MHA reserves the right to cancel this bid if it is in the MHA’s best interest to do so.MHA’s best interest to do so. For additional copies of or further information relating to this RFP, please contact: Ed Fahey, Mod, Procurement & Facilities Director Malden Housing Authority 630 Salem Street Malden, MA 02148 E-mail: efahey@ maldenhousing.org October 31, 2025 It was embraced by the Hawaiian royal family, with King David Kalākaua being a major patron who incorporated it into court music and royal performances. This association with royalty and Hawaiian culture solidified its place as a national symbol, particularly at festive events like luaus. The Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 featured a popular Hawaiian Pavilion, fueling a ukulele craze that spread across the country.
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