Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Wednesday, November 27, 2024 ~ Malden Musings ~ MHS Alumni Association Fundraiser By Peter Levine I t’s always a pleasure to hear from the one and only Patty Kelly (and her equally wonderful husband, Wire Inspector for Inspectional Services in Malden, Frankie!). As Development Director at Bread of Life and a dedicated member of the Malden High School Alumni Association board (and stone-cold Maldonian, I might add), Patty reached out about a fantastic opportunity to support future Malden High graduates. The Alumni Association is on a mission to raise funds for student scholarships, and they’ve got a unique way for us to help. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Cedar impression half rounds For a $100 donation, you can “name” a seat in the Jenkins Auditorium at Malden High. Imagine: a plaque honoring someone you love, an inspirational fi gure, or even yourself – forever linked to the MHS experience. With about 600 seats claimed so far and 300 still up for grabs, there’s still a chance to make your mark (or someone else’s!) in the heart of our community. This could be the perfect holiday gift for anyone with a connection to Malden High – a heartfelt tribute that also helps empower the next generation of students. If you’re interested, check out the Alumni Association’s website for details on seat naming and how to purchase. Let’s help Patty and the Alumni Association reach their goal – this sounds like a wicked good idea! Go here and make somebody happy: http://maldenhighalumni.com/seat-naming/ It is said in Malden Musings... • Quick holler to one of the old Y Gym Rats, Franny Barthelemes, who I hear is an avid reader of this column. You always wanted Franny on your team at the old Y cuz he knew where all the dead spots were on the court, and he was smart enough never to get caught under hoop on the balcony side unless you kept your dribble. Otherwise, fuhgeddaboudit! If you know, you know. • Another Richard Young will not be walking through the door at the Parking Department in Malden anytime soon. Dick was the trusted, reliable and conscientious jack of all trades in the department, but after 10 years of keeping the highways and byways of Malden clear of parking scoffl aws, he has decided to hang up his Parking Department hand-held device. The good life awaits in retirement. Happy trails to you, Dick, Malden wishes you many happy post-work years, my friend, you will be missed most defi nitely. • Happy 82nd trip around the sun to Lisbon Street’s most faName plate at Malden High School’s Jenkins Auditorium mous son, Norman “Don’t Call Me a One-Hit Wonder” Greenbaum! Forever immortalized by Texas-born artist Jesse Melanson who had painted a four-story mural at 110 Pleasant St., facing the Exchange Street side, in honor of Norm’s iconic number one hit, “Spirit in the Sky.” With his freak fl ag full of wisdom glitter fl owing and his hippie denim jacket – Norm – along with his sweetie, Bonnie, endeared himself to Malden forever at the unveiling back in 2019 with a serious charm off ensive. Zay gezunt, Norm. Apropos of nothing...as the 1970s faded into memory, weekends in Malden took on a life of their own. Like most kids across the country, Malden’s youth roamed the streets, high on cheap beer, good pot and the thrill of nightlife. They claimed street corners, slipped into the shadows of Malden’s many parks and found their way down to our favorite haunt: Malden Square. Here, under flickering streetlights and the incessant clatter of traffi c, the Granada Theatre – faded and fraying but still magnetic – drew in the young and restless. In those lean days of Jimmy Carter, underachieving Red Sox teams and sky-high gas prices, the Granada off ered funfilled evenings of second-run movies (I saw ‘Ben’ there in ’73), grimy fl oors and the occasional booze-fueled riot. The “Midnight Movie” series at the Granada was a somewhat brilliant yet predictably risky move. It all began one October night in ’79, with a screening of “The Kids Are All Right,” a fi lm featuring British rock legends The Who. The idea was innocent enough, but by midnight, chaos was brewing. When the volume request was denied, frustration ignited into something else entirely. Nearly 200 kids erupted in a riot that spilled from the darkened theater, taking over Pleasant Street and Irving before charging up Ferry. Windows shattered – with the JudMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 24 Monogram D4 Double siding Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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