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ADDOCCO TEAT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Incumbents win at-large primary race; stage set for General Election 9,582 cast their votes in at-large, ward 4, 6 city council and school committee races By Neil Zolot I ncumbent Stephanie Smith topped the fi eld in the preliminary election for Councilor at Large seats with 1,198 votes on Tuesday, September 19. “I’m excited about the vote and looking forward to November,” she said, a reference to the General Election Tuesday, November 7. “I worked hard in the campaign and on the Council for the last two years.” (All numbers are unoffi cial as of press time. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, a primary is an election to help determine the nominee of a political party, while a preliminary election is held when there are more than two candidates per seat.) Incumbents Michael Marchese and John Hanlon finished second and third with 1,041 and 951 votes, respectively. “I’m very satisfi ed,” Hanlon said of the results. “I didn’t campaign; didn’t put a sign out, but will now. The signs are ready to go.” While still qualifying for the General Election, incumbent Irene Cardillo fi nished seventh with 582 votes, behind newcomers Guerline Alcy (868 votes), Katy Rogers (851) and Maria Busell (683), but ahead of newcomers still qualifying for the General Election: Angelmarie Dinunzio (521), Joseph Pierroti, Jr. (501) and David LaRoELECTION | SEE PAGE 8 617-387-2200 Friday, September 22, 2023 State awards Everett $1.6M affordable housing grant; $97K environmental grant By Neil Zolot E verett has received an 18-month $1,650,000 Community Block Grant from the state Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities for items that will include a 125-unit affordable housing development at 25 Garvey St. “This is something desperately needed in the city,” Director of Planning and Development Matt Lattanzi said at the City Council meeting on Monday, September 11. The city will receive $820,000 per year over two fi scal years; $750,000 is for land acquisition at 25 Garvey, a small portion of the overall multimillion-dollar value of the land. “We can’t give money for development or construction, but can for land acquisition towards construction,” Lattanzi explained. “In giving the funds it helps access to state GRANT | SEE PAGE 4 Ward 3 Council Candidate Anthony DiPierro opens neighborhood campaign headquarters Note: The following info is from a press release. C andidate for Ward Three City Councilor, Anthony DiPierro, hosted the grand opening of his neighborhood campaign offi ce this past Saturday. Dozens of neighbors and supporters gathered to get involved and offer their support. The headquarters is located at 172 Elm Street, on the corner of Jeff erson Avenue. Aside from serving as DiPierro’s campaign base, the offi ce will promote accessibility by off ering neighborhood residents the ability to stop in and chat directly with Anthony. “This campaign is about offering the people of Ward Three an accessible leader that listens”, said DiPierro. “Our campaign offi ce will serve as a welcoming place for residents of our Ward to drop in and voice their concerns over SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE  ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS  DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE  11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY  10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT  10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! 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Board of Education approves new guidelines for physical, sexual health education First time since 1999 that new frameworks have been approved Advocate Staff Report or the fi rst time in decades, the over 900,000 public school students in Massachusetts will have a new set of physical and sexual health education guidelines in the classroom. Many districts, including Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus Public Schools, F AN include sexual health education in their curriculums. While the new frameworks have been approved, Massachusetts does not require schools to teach sexual education. It is entirely an individual choice of the 316 districts in Massachusetts. Also, individual Districts can craft their own curriculum and can choose whether they NGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! FULL OR PART-TIME OIL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Must be Class A or B CDL/Hazmat /Twic Certified. Email: Info@angelosoil.com or call number below. 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The board voted in favor of the new standards on Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeff rey Riley’s recommendation. There is also legislation moving its way through the state House of Representatives, led by state Rep. Jim O’Day (D-Worcester), the Healthy Youth Act, a comprehensive sex education bill that he has been pushing for years, which requires schools that off er sexual health education to “provide a medically accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sexual health education.” It still would not require sexual health education to be taught in schools and would leave that choice to individual districts. The new frameworks adopted for sexual health education in Massachusetts are more inclusive of LGBTQ+ identities and include topics like bodily autonomy, mental health, dating safety and sexually transmitted infections. This past June, Gov. Maura Healey led the push for updates to the guidelines to make them more inclusive of LGBTQ+ identities and include topics regarding bodily autonomy, mental health, dating safety, sexually transmitted infections and more. The vote came after a 60-day public comment period, where DESE received almost 5,400 responses – both in favor of and against the changes. The curriculum includes guidelines for different age groups: pre-K through second grade, third to fi fth grade, sixth to eighth grade, and ninth to 12th grade. For younger students, topics are healthy eating, hygiene, emergency response, bullying, gender stereotypes and more. Guidelines as students get older are more education about having healthy romantic relationships, gender identity, substance use and more. All who have worked on the initiative have stressed it is important students have the age-appropriate information they need about topics of sex, diversity and gender. Mayor announces Halloween Party for Older Adults All are encouraged to wear their spookiest costumes M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Council on Aging (COA) has planned the annual Halloween Party for older adults for Monday, Oct. 23, at 12 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). You won’t want to miss this spooky celebration that off ers a delectable meal, music, dancing and much more. A boxed lunch that includes a turkey and cheese sandwich, an Italian cold cut sandwich, potato salad and dessert will be served. DJ George the Greek will get everyone moving to all the hits you love, and all are encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win a prize. Those who are interested can sign up with Cathi beginning Thursday, October 5, until Thursday, October 19. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, please call 617394-2270 to be connected to Cathi at the Connolly Center. FLEET DIESEL TRUCK STOP ׉ 7cassandra://20UvZ1h4dsTaE0ocGVLQ5mkb-H7E9bg4WHR07q0QFlk/S`̰e OfK5v׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 Page 3 Sen. DiDomenico pushes to raise cash assistance for families living in deep poverty L would require grants to be adjusted annually for infl ation, so they don’t lose their value over time. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 poverty, S.75 and H.144 (sponsored by Sen. DiDomenico and Rep. Marjorie Decker with 115 cosponsors), sets a floor for cash assistance at 50% of the federal poverty level (FPL). State Senator DiDomenico is shown testifying on S.75, An Act to lift kids out of deep poverty. Families living below this level are offi cially in “Deep Poverty.” Once grant amounts reach half of the FPL, the bills City of Everett to dedicate Memorial Plaque in honor of Gilbert “Gil” Dell Isola All are welcome to attend as the City honors the memory of the former alderman and city councillor T he City of Everett will be dedicating a memorial plaque to honor the memory of former alderman and city councillor Gilbert “Gil” Dell Isola on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m., at Rivergreen Park near the tot lot and football fi eld. Dell Isola dedicated many years of his life in service to the people of Everett and especially to the youth of Everett through his involvement in youth sports. This event is open to the public and all residents are encouraged to attend. “Gil had mentored so many of us in the City,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria, “Starting back when he was a Little League coach, through his years as a dedicated councilor and alderman, and most recently as a leader for important City endeavors such as the construction of the 9/11 Memorial Plaza in Everett Square. I am glad we can honor his memory with a permanent plaque in his old neighborhood.” Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Starting Monday, September 11... We’re back to serving our Full Menu featuring all your favorite Italian Specialties and American Classics! 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This being 100% aff ordable, they’ll seek a lot of funding.” Work will be done in 2024. Rents are currently estimated to be $700-1,200 per month. The other funds are for other elements of the grant, including $445,000 for administrative costs, $272,000 for social service agencies and $182,000 for Housing Rehabilitation loans. The loans are given for $50,000 per unit with 1/15th of the principal and money owed eliminated each year of the loan. “If you keep the property for 15 years, it becomes a grant,” Lattanzi said. Lattanzi also presented and the Council accepted and approved spending a $97,795 on Tuesday, November 7th grant from the state Executive Offi ce of Energy and Environmental Aff airs to help restore natural functions to degraded wetlands and buff er zones at Rivergreen Park. It will involve planting and other restorative measures at South Creek. Lattanzi also represented and the Council accepted expenditure of $10,000 from the Everett Citizens Foundation – whose source of funds is Encore Boston Harbor, the casino – to establish an account to be used by the Recreation Department to improve notifi cation signage in their building. The Council also voted to (Paid Pol. Adv.) accept and expend funds through grants from the state Department of Conservation & Recreation presented by city Transportation Planner Jay Monty, specifically $600,000 to reconstruct Everett Square and $200,000 to improve and expand the Northern Strand Community Trail between Santilli and Sweetser Circles along Rte. 16/Revere Beach Parkway. Monty worked in the Planning Department when an Everett Square planning study was created in 2019 and has continued to be involved in the project, which also relates to transportation because it deals with automobile and pedestrian traffi c. More specifi c information will be presented to the City Council in November. “There’s no pride in Everett Square,” Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky reacted. “Any improvement to Everett Square will be positive.” The Northern Strand Community Trail project will create a new spur, which will open up land inaccessible for decades. In other action, the Council sent a request for an appropriation of $1,663,800 to fund 11 capital improvement projects to its Ways and Means Subcommittee for study – “where we can get more information,” Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith said. As he had at the August 14 meeting, Ward 3 Councillor Darren Costa off ered a resolution “requesting the Mayor appear at an upcoming meeting to advise the Council on the status of the renegotiation of the original Host Community Agreement with Encore.” Encore has bought property in the area that hosted small businesses like Mike’s Roast Beef around the casino. Costa feels, “We can’t look at this as one bite. They own a lot of that area now.” The Mayor’s Chief of Staff , Erin Deveney, answered, “Any expansion would require determining impact and renegotiation.” Thank You Voters! ׉ 7cassandra://G3BGnl1TAUeKRZk2xZSqgKzBk2HACZinK9gQjG3j0xc.`̰e OfK5x׉E/THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 Page 5 Mayor announces new date for Fiesta Del Río 2023 All are welcome to celebrate Hispanic culture with live performances, Hispanic cultural food, entertainment for children and more M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett, in partnership with El Mundo Boston and Rumba 97.7, will host the second annual Fiesta Del Río on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium (Cabot Street). The originally scheduled date for this event was postponed due to the weather. This event will have free admission and off er a variety of activities to enjoy, such as live performances, Hispanic cultural food, entertainment for children and resources from participating vendors. This year’s lineup of 18 performers will include a wide range of talented artists. For the full list of participating artists, please visit the event page at cityofeverett.com/events/fi esta-del-rio-2023. “We’re excited to once again host Fiesta Del Río for all of our residents to have a good time and learn more about Hispanic heritage by partaking in all that we have to offer at this event,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Everett has a large and diverse Hispanic commuLarge crowds gathered throughout the day at last year’s fi rstever Fiesta Del Río. This year’s event will be hosted at Everett Stadium and promises to be even better! nity, and it’s important that we continue to celebrate the cultures that are representative of our city.” Those looking to attend are encouraged to take the free Neighborhood Runner Shuttle Service provided by Encore Boston Harbor, which will be adding a route to and from Everett Stadium for the day. The stop will be located between the enVision Hotel and Market Basket stops. To fi nd the full schedule and learn more about this free service, please visit cityofeverett.com/resident-services/everett-living/encore-neighborhood-runner-shuttle-service. Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and is observed by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The City will be joining in celebrations across the country to recognize and celebrate Everett’s diverse Hispanic community. To learn more about this event, please visit cityofeverett.com/events/fies - ta-del-rio-2023. Council on Aging to host Blue Cross Blue Shield at the Connolly Center to discuss health plan options presentation will review basics of medicare and much more M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Council on Aging (COA) will be hosting a presentation by Heather Hurd, senior plan consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield, at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 16, at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). All are welcome to atDIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 3 bills in two previous legislative sessions. Those favorable reports laid the groundwork for the Legislature’s inclusion – after decades of frozen funding – of four grant increases in General Appropriations Acts, with the fi rst increase eff ective January 2021 and the most recent increase eff ective April 2024. However, even when the fourth increase goes into effect next April, the maximum grant for a family of three with no income will be only $861 a month, still well below the projected 2024 Deep Povertend this presentation that will review the basics of Medicare and focus on the diff erences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage. The presentation will also explain how Medicare Part D plans work and share resources that are available to help. For more information, please ty level of $1,076 a month for a three-person family. “It is unconscionable that children in Massachusetts go to bed hungry, without basic necessities, because grant amounts are so low,” said Sen. DiDomenico, who is lead sponsor of the Senate bill. “I am grateful to Legislative leaders for recognizing our moral imperative to raise cash assistance grants,” he said. “But whether and how much to raise grants should not be left to the annual budget process. 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Hydrant fl ushing will be performed Mondays–Fridays between the hours of 8 T a.m. and 8 p.m. “Flushing our hydrants is crucial to maintaining clean water throughout the community,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I am grateful to the Water Department for dedicating their time to ensure the City is providing clean water to our residents.” The purpose of fl ushing is to remove sediment buildup in the mains and to verify the safe operation of hydrants and valves. Hydrant flushing might result in temporary discoloration of the water, which is caused by small particles that dislodge during the fl ushing, as well as a temporary reduction in pressure. Discolored water will be temporary and is not harmful. However, the discolored water might stain your laundry, especially white materials. Therefore, please avoid doing laundry during the noted fl ushing period. Before washing clothes, including times after the hours stated in this notice, please check the cold water for possible discoloration. If the water is discolored, let the cold water run for a few minutes until the water becomes clear. If it does not clear at that time, try again later. Unfortunately, the City of Everett cannot fully guarantee the safety of doing laundry and/or the possibility of discoloration even during the evenings and other times of the day, as the water system has been disturbed. Therefore, please check your water carefully before doing laundry and inspect the laundry before drying it. The Water Department appreciates your patience as it works to improve the quality of the drinking water. If you would like additional information, please call the Water Department at 617-394-2327. City of Everett to Host Hazardous Waste Day An opportunity for Everett residents to safely dispose of hazardous materials verett, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett E will host a Hazardous Waste Day for residents to dispose of hazardous materials on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Rivergreen Park parking lot, 1 Rivergreen Drive. Please be prepared to show proof of residency because it is required to participate and will be checked on site. The City will be partnering with Trident Environmental Group, a specialty waste company, to help dispose the hazardous items collected. “Properly disposing hazardous waste items is essential to keeping our environment clean,” said Mayor DeMaria. “The City of Everett is committed to maintaining a clean community, and by partnering with Trident Environmental Group, we can ensure that these items will be properly disposed.” Items that will be accepted for disposal are as follows: General Household Materials: Acids (Corrosives), Aerosol Cans, Art Supplies, Batteries, Chemistry Set Chemicals, Fiberglass Resins, Furniture, Floor, Metal Polishes & Strippers (For Furniture, Floors, etc.), Hobby Supplies (Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue, etc.), Moth Balls/Crystals, Oil Paint & Paint Thinners, Varnish, Stain & Shellac (No Latex Paint Allowed), Paint Strippers, Photography Chemicals, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners, Solvent Adhesives, Turpentine & Other Paint Solvents, Wood Preservatives, Fluorescent Light Bulbs. Lawn and Garden Materials: Flammable Liquids/ Gasoline, Flea & Tick Powders, Fire Starters, Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides, No-Pest Strips, Pesticides, Poisons, Pool Chemicals, SMALL Propane Tanks (For Portable Grills & Camping). Bathroom Products: Hair Dye, Nail Polish Remover, Toilet Cleaners. Laundry Mat erials: Brighteners, Chlorine Bleach, Spot Removers, Spray Starch, Whiteners. Kitchen Materials: Drain Cleaners, Lighter Fluids, Oven Cleaners. Automotive Products: Antifreeze, Batteries (Auto, Motorcycles, etc.), Brake Fluid, Carburetor Cleaner, Radiator Flush, Solvents & Degreasers, Tire Cleaners, Transmission Fluid, Waste Fuels (Gasoline, Kerosene, etc.). Items that will not be accepted for disposal are as follows: • Appliances, Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives, Gunpowder, Unknown Cylinders, etc., Asbestos, Commercial Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Gas Cylinders (Other than Propane), Metal tanks, Other than Propane (e.g. Freon, Helium, Acetylene), Hypodermic Needles & Medical Sharps, Prescription Medications, PCBs, Radioactive Materials, Smoke Detectors, Tires and Latex Paint.* *Latex paint containers can be fi lled with kitty litter and disposed in your regular trash. ׉ 7cassandra://NgmW0CKK8JFOe8f4wEVf0fId6sf8mls37gA2APHrc7A+`̰e OfK5{׉E}THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 Page 7 DIPIERRO | FROM PAGE 1 Hall. He remains committed to making sure your voice is listened to, your concerns are brought forward and Everett remains an inclusive community where everyone is heard. If you’d like to schedule time to meet with Anthony at the campaign office, reach out to him directly at 617-895-7067. To learn more about Anthony’s campaign for City Council, visit www.AnthonyDiPierro.com 425r Broadway, Saugus Former mayor David Ragucci shows his support for candidate Anthony DiPierro outside his campaign headquarters. Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday GREAT SIGN: Campaign workers are shown gathered in front of Glendale Park on Tuesday’s Primary Day in a show of support for their candidate. Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional Supporters gathered out front of Anthony DiPierro’s HQ to wish him luck and offer their support. 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The event will begin with a fl ag raising at City Hall (484 Broadway) from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Immediately following the fl ag raising will be a parade from City Hall to the Tufts Avenue entrance of Meadows Park for a celebration for all from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is in recognition of Italian American Heritage Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of October to recognize the achievements Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. and cultural contributions of Italian Americans to the United States. This event will kick off by asking residents of all backgrounds to join together in raising the Italian fl ag at Everett City Hall in honor of Italian heritage and culture. In addition to the fl ag raising, attendees are asked to participate in a procession from City Hall to the Tufts Avenue entrance of Meadows Park for a celebration that will feature Italian food, drinks and music. Those who attend will also be able to participate in many activities like bocce ball and other entertainment for what promises to be a fun day for all ages. “We’re excited to continue bringing our community together through our Everett for Everyone initiative to celebrate Italian American Heritage Month,” said Mayor DeMaria. “I’d like everyone to ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 sa Senatillaka (397). Senatillaka had pulled papers for City Council and School Committee but decided to run for City Council. “I felt I could serve in either capacity, but felt my strong suit would be with the City Council,” he said. “I’m interested in education, but what I want to do for the disabled, senior citizens and veterans is under the purview of the Council.” Kisan Upadhaya and Shaskia Bosquet did not qualify for the General Election, fi nishing 11th S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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Before the celebration, residents of all backgrounds are welcome to join the City of Everett in raising the Italian fl ag at Everett City Hall at 1 p.m. James Mastrocola Top vote-getter in ward 4 school board race and 12th with 338 and 204 votes, respectively. In the Ward 4 City Council race, newcomer Holly Garcia topped the fi eld with 241 votes, with incumbent Jimmy Tri Le, who has been prohibited from attending meetings due to alleged misconduct, fi nishing second and qualifying for the General Election with 238. Kimberly Kit Bridge fi nished third with 55. “I’m very excited,” Garcia reacted. “It’s good to top the primary.” In the Ward 4 School Committee race to succeed Michael Mangan, James Mastrocola and Robin Babcock qualifi ed for the General Election with 252 and 180 votes, respectively, with Thomas Messina behind with 71. In a tight Ward 6 School Committee race to succeed Michael McLaughlin, Thomas Abruzzese and Joseph D’Onofrio qualifi ed for the General Election with 138 and 125 votes, respectively, with Pattiann Scalesse and Daniel Skerrit fi nishing behind with 84 and 63 votes, respectively. “As a fi rsttime candidate I’m pleased with Stephanie Smith Tops at-large race the number I got,” D’Onofrio said. “I put in the right amount of time to get the votes.” Only 12% of approximately 22,000 registered voters in a city of approximately 49,000 people voted. (In discussion of various grants at the September 11 City Council meeting, Director of Planning and Development Matt Lattanzi said having a population below 50,000 makes Everett ineligible for grants cities over 50,000 could get.) Only 66 people had voted in the Keverian Room at City Hall by 6 p.m. “It’s a local primary without a Presidential, Senate, Congressional or Mayoral race,” voting site warden Linda Shedden commented. Under 65 people had voted in two precincts at the Parlin School by 6:30. Site wardens John and Philomena Mullen reported voting was slow but steady. “There aren’t that many contested races,” Philomena said. On the other hand, by 7:30 p.m., 239 people had voted in two Ward 4 precincts at the Lafayette School, perhaps due to two conELECTION | SEE PAGE 10 ׉ 7cassandra://HyNNxnk7bETa1KP8rFE9E7JflioDaydnMpnlQVsIg9I.m`̰e OfK5}׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 Page 9 ~ Everett public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ September 25-30, 2023 Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group: Parlin Meeting Room (and Zoom), Monday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m.; 18+. We will discuss Mary Beth Keane’s “Ask Again, Yes.” For the Zoom link, call Kathleen at 617-394-2300 or send an email to slipp@noblenet.org – or join us in person! Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, September 26, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Author Event with Stephen Rocco: Parlin Meeting Room, Wednesday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. Stephen Rocco is not only a third-generation funeral director and former Mt. Ida College instructor – he is the author of three mysteries. He will discuss all three: “The Ecstasy of Pupusas,” “The Girl Who Woke Up in the Morgue” and his latest, “The Mystery in the Mausoleum.” Coffee and pastries will be provided by The Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Board Game Afternoons: Parlin Fireplace Room, Thursday, September 28, from 3-5 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of board game fun at the library! Play your favorite classic games with friends, family and fellow board game enthusiasts. No need to bring your own games – we have plenty to choose from. Join us to learn new games and enjoy friendly competition. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, September 25, from 3-5 p.m. Attention all Lego lovers: Lego Club is back at the Parlin Memorial Library! Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free building Lego fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult – no registration required. Crafts for Kids: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, September 26, at 3 p.m. Join us this month for fall-themed crafts! All kids ages three and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required. Sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. Storytime and Singalong with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, September 27, at 10 a.m. Join us for a funfilled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Python I: Beginner Class: Parlin Meeting Room, Wednesday, September 27, at 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 30, at 11:00 a.m. Learn the basics of Python programming with classes at the Parlin Library. By signing up, you get to attend all six classes over the course of four weeks. You can bring your own device, or we will provide one for you! This program is appropriate for ages nine to 13, or grade levels fourth to eighth. Spots are limited, so register online today at bit.ly/EVECal Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, September 27, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Friday Family Movie Night! Parlin Meeting Room, Friday, September 29, at 3 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Matilda” with your friends and family. Origami Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Saturday, September 30, at 12 p.m. Come and practice the ancient art of paper folding. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Shute Adult and Teens Teen Book Group: Shute Meeting Room, Monday, September 25, at 3 p.m. This month, we will be reading “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins in anticipation of the movie release in November. Come check out a copy of the book at the Shute Library during the month of September and read it before the 25th to discuss the book with your local librarian and your peers! Limited copies are available for checkout. Open to ages 13-18 only. Bullet Journal 101: Shute Meeting Room, Tuesday, September 26, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Betsy Perry, of Casual Study, will present on the history and types of bullet journals for the first half of the class. Materials are provided for everyone to get started on their journals during the second half of the class. Each participant will go home with their new journal! This event is for teens and adults 14 and up. Registration is required, space is limited. Author to speak at MVES “Legacy” event M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is excited to present an afternoon with Stephen Puleo, an award-winning historian and author of books, including “Voyage of Mercy,” “American Treasures” and “The Boston Italians.” This presentation is part of MVES’ Independence Legacy Society Luncheon on Tuesday, November 14, from noon to 2 p.m., at MVES (300 Commercial St. #19, in Malden). The author will discuss his latest book, “Voyage of Mercy: The USS Jamestown, the Irish Famine, and the Remarkable Story of America’s First Humanitarian Mission.” Guests will also learn about how planned giving impacts the people served by MVES and how you can leave a legacy that benefits your community. Lunch will be served. Admission is free but space is limited and registration is required. Visit https://tinyurl. 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Shown from left to right: Joseph Fahey and Ward 4 School Committee member candidates James Mastrocola and Holly Garcia are shown outside of the Lafayette School on Tuesday. Council candidate Jim Mastrocola with daughter, Jamie and best friend, Cheyenne. Ward 4 School Committee member candidate Robin Babcock campaigned. Shown from left to right: Chanda Mendies and Sumitra Rai held signs for Councillor-at-Large candidate Kisan Upadhaya. Shown from left to right: Roshan Dulal campaigned for Councillor-at-Large Kisan Upadhaya, John McDonald campaigned for Guerline Alcy, and Paula Sterite and Robert Cogliano campaigned for Maria Bussell outside of City Hall on Tuesday. Councillor-at-Large/former Mayor John Hanlon at the polls (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Uncle Ray Smith and Karen Iantosca campaigned for Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith. Michael Dantone delivered pizzas, on behalf of State Senator Sal DiDomenico, to poll workers. ELECTION | FROM PAGE 8 tested races in the Ward. Kathleen and Lawrence Arinello were the site wardens. A total of 183 people had voted at 21 Whittier Dr. by 5:45, perhaps due to its proximity to apartments with many senior citizens, a group that votes in high percentages. “This location does a little better than others,” site warden Ruthy Dottin said. “People are within walking distance.” Having more than two candidates per seat requires a preliminary election. Some didn’t draw enough candidates to require one, but will be contested in the General Election in November, including Ward 1 Councilor between Kenneth Giannelli and incumbent Wayne Matewsky, Ward 2 Councilor between Joetta Yutkins and incumbent Stephanie Martins, Ward 3 Councilor between incumbent Darren Costa and Anthony DiPierro, Ward 5 Councilor between Robert Van Campen and incumbent Vivian Nguyen, Ward 6 Councilor between incumbent Alfred Lattanzi and Peter Pietrantonio, Ward 1 School Committee Member between incumbent Millie Cardello and Margaret Cornelio and Ward 2 School Committee Member between Joanna Garren and incumbent Jason Marcus. Incumbent Jeanne Cristiano is running unopposed for the Ward 3 School Committee seat as is incumbent Marcony Almeida Barros in Ward 5. School Committee at-Large candidates are Kristin Bairos, Farah Costa (wife of Ward 3 Councilor Darren Costa), Samantha Hurley, incumbent Samantha Lambert, incumbent Joseph LaMonica and incumbent Cynthia Sarnie. ׉ 7cassandra://uWccqTxtqes050cSdxn_284cQC7l0lXYKGzenGa9uvs1`̰e OfK5׉E LTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 Page 11 Everett and Saugus residents walk in Jimmy Fund cancer benefi t T By Tara Vocino ons of people walk, run, bike and even eat ice cream, to raise awareness and funds for the causes most passionate to them. It’s clear everyone present is driven with a purpose, but we don’t always get to hear the stories fi rsthand. This year, Saugus resident Anthony Sapochetti is a fi rst-year walker for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, presented by Hyundai, on Sunday, Oct. 1, but he has supported several other charities in similar events. He is walking for his godmother and aunt, who played such an infl uential role in his life. “Christine (Romano) Hardy, like many others, was taken too soon to the evil spirit of cancer, only at age 49,” Sapochetti said. “She already had many great accomplishments in her life, a loving husband, a secure job, her cat that she treated as a son, and most importantly, a loving heart and present smile.” Sapochetti said she was a loyal friend, cherished wife, devoted aunt, godmother and all the other roles she played. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where Christine was treated, has done so much to get her as far as she got in this fi ght, and it is an honor to help them continue the fi ght with those in this position right now and for the years to come. They have raised $400 to date, and donations are still being accepted. For Anthony’s Fundraising Page, visit danafarber. jimmyfund.org/goto/AnthonySaps2023. Or donate with a check addressed as follows: Payable to: The Jimmy Fund; check memo: Sapochetti-2497598 Donation. Mailing Address: Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, P.O. Box 3595, Boston, MA 02241. Everett resident Stephanie LaFontaine hopes to raise at least $10,000 this year, which Shown from left to right: Dr. Erin Yeh, Elizabeth Troll, Trish Vickery, Mariesa Powell, Dr. Laura Warren, Dr. Faina Nakhlis, Dr. Jennifer Bellon, Stephanie Lafontaine, Tracy Tighe Johnston and Dr. Filipa Lynce. would put her total at $40,000 in fi ve years. “I walk and am passionate about fundraising for Team IBC because Dana Farber and its Infl ammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) program are why I am still here today and able to enjoy my passion of scuba diving,” LaFontaine said. “I can’t cure IBC, but my fundraising for IBC research through the Jimmy Fund Walk can help researchers and doctors develop new treatments that provide better outcomes with fewer side eff ects for future patients.” LaFontaine was diagnosed with IBC, a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, in April of 2019. She said the fi rst oncology team that she met with had essentially written her off with talks of treating her to keep her comfortable. “Then I was seen at Dana-Farber, home to one of only a few dedicated IBC research programs in the US,” LaFontaine said. “I immediately felt care and compassion from my new team and that they knew what to do to give me the best possible outcome.” She said her entire team is dedicated to caring for IBC patients and has been with her every step of the way. For more information, visit danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/ TR?px=1787563&fr_id=2000&pg=personal. Shown from left to right: Dr. Laura Warren, infl ammatory breast cancer survivor Stephanie LaFontaine and Dr. Filipa Lynce. (Courtesy photos, inflammatory cancer survivor Stephanie LaFontaine, of Everett) ׉ 7cassandra://gQ7BWS_P_ISg5AgJrO5cP-uwQn5BonZvZZv0hPyczeo,`̰e OfK5e OfK5 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://i859nNUoQfudDUElNEN17YzB_TFod7bxvAK3nWAuBC0`)׉ 7cassandra://NRq6l_83RGW7nttSYYtoh-rS1SAnPvzq7JcyI1nQ3o0͞b`J׉ 7cassandra://q0zG92Ol3tkSP1C_cNmJ7vI_-v7gS-hX70YeAmvbo54.7`̰׉ 7cassandra://EkWqB_5BUNVkPF03gij1AxRoaXbcoKKijpDw1hHSssc5 *͠e SfK5ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://1HD887kt1zmSh3jvW6nAyHwvPzg_w-7aip7hpotvrbM!i`)׉ 7cassandra://0m_Tfqri9-HYUhTSzLL3cgHVAUeiVGyVVEm03569bGA͡`J׉ 7cassandra://oZsrRsD7sL62JiiuqhMIgwcbfSSonGwqklFZisQm6NY4`̰׉ 7cassandra://BIxNXkOkOxmLNME9gf9yhVIy5sipzqlbw7gmA2v0Ixwn J͠e TfK5׉EPage 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 Tide football smokes Somerville in home opener to secure first win A fter playing a competitive, hard-fought game against perennial Super Bowl contender Xaverian to open up the season, the Everett Crimson Tide football team (1-0 in the GBL, and 1-1 overall) came home to wallop Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Somerville to the tune of 59-0 last Friday night at Everett Stadium. First-year Tide coach Justin Flores was happy to see his team taking full advantage of Somerville’s mistakes in all phases of the game. “(Somerville) made some mistakes in all three phases of the game that we took advantage of,” said Flores. “Similar to what Xaverian did to us the previous week, we capitalized on field position. “No matter who we play, we prepare as if they are a top-quality opponent in the state. The players on this team understand it’s not just about competing with the top teams, but winning those games the next time the opportunity arises for us down the road.” By game’s end, Flores credited Damien Lackland for his offensive contributions, and Christian Zamor for being a standout on defense. The Tide jumped out to a 30-0 first quarter lead, and led at halftime, 47-0. They scored two more touchdowns in the second half to account for the final score. Zamor hooked up with quarterback Carlos Rodriguez for a 25-yard touchdown pass to begin the onslaught. Lackland then completed another scoring drive with a threeyard run to paydirt. Rodrigues found Yariel Ortiz for a 40yard scoring strike. Following a safety for two more points, Rodrigues called his own number, and proceeded to scamper 28 yards for six more points to complete the first quarter scoring spree. To begin the second quarter, Ortiz connected with Rodrigues again for a 26-yard touchdown reception. Jayden Prophete electrified the Everett Stadium crown with a 75yard punt return for six more points. Adoni Santos then booted a 47-yard field goal to close out the first half scoring at 47 points. Rodrigues scored Everett’s lone third quarter touchdown on a 26-yard run. Lackland finished things up for the offense in the fourth quarter with a two-yard TD run. Statistically speaking Offensively, Rodrigues completed four passes – two for Tide QB Carlos Rodrigues tries to hold off a Highlander rusher during the Everett’s trouncing over Somerville at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday night. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney) touchdowns – against the Highlanders for 111 yards. He also ran the ball three times for 59 yards, with two of the rushes also going for touchdowns. Lackland was credited with eight carries for 118 yards, and two touchdowns. Zamor caught one pass for 25-yards, which went for six points. Ortiz had two receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Jaysaun Coggins caught one pass for 20 yards. On defense, Aidan Duclos and Dom Papa each made three tackles. Jason Stark, Pedro Rodrigues and Jalen Jones chipped in with two tackles apiece. Kevin Diaz came up with a tackle, along with Donald Michel, Armani Negron and Prophete. Bulldogs next on deck Next up for the Tide is a trip to Lynn to face the Lynn English Bulldogs at Manning Field Friday night, starting at 6 p.m. “Lynn (English) is a tough team that already had a couple of battles this season (Lawrence shut them out two weeks ago, 27-0, and Swampscott beat them last week, 2712),” said Flores. “They have some solid skill players on the perimeter, and a quarterback who can move around a little bit. We will attack the holes they give us on defense, and when we are on defense, we need to be physical to stop their run game.” Everett Tide Golf team versus Malden/Revere Photo Highlights Date: Score: Location: 091523 Photographer: Emily Harney Event: Malden/Revere vs Everett Golf Malden/Revere 49 Everett 23 Stoneham Oaks Golf Course Everett now gets ready to take on host Lynn English Friday night at manning Field beginning at 6 p.m. By Joe McConnell Everett high school golf team; Carolyn Fama, Makenzie Powers, Anthony Masucci and Carlo Giannelli. Everett high senior Makenzie Powers gets ready to tee off during Thursday’s match. Everett high golf coach Steven Gallagher and team member Carlo Giannelli stand on the first tee at Stoneham Oaks before their match with Malden/Revere. Carlo Giannelli chips up on to the green. Carolyn Fama after her drive on the 5th Oaks golf course Thursday. hole at Stoneham Anthony Masucci looks ahead after hitting the ball during Thursday’s match. ׉ 7cassandra://q0zG92Ol3tkSP1C_cNmJ7vI_-v7gS-hX70YeAmvbo54.7`̰e OfK5׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 Page 13 Crimson Tide Football blanks Somerville, 59-0 Hurricane Lee brought colorful skies to Everett on Friday night during a field goal attempt for the Crimson Tide – coming out with a shutout win over Somerville, 59-0. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Everett’s Carlos Rodrigues after scoring a touchdown during Friday night’s game. Everett quarterback Carlos Rodrigues looks upfield for an open player. Everett’s Kervens Joseph moving in on a Somerville player with the ball. Everett High School band members. Joao Rodrigues makes a nifty tackle. Everett Crimson Tide football player Alex Linhare leads his team on to the field to start the second half. The Everett High School Band. Everett football Head Coach Justin Flores. An Everett fan in the endzone cheers on the team during Friday’s 59-0 win over Somerville. Damien Lackland on the touchdown carry for Everett. Tide QB Carlos Rodrigues tries to hold off a Highlander pass rush. ׉ 7cassandra://oZsrRsD7sL62JiiuqhMIgwcbfSSonGwqklFZisQm6NY4`̰e OfK5e OfK5 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://PPof9A3KAxA8-BTiGPBTxCc5UUat9XxZ58r15cIEwVE Q`)׉ 7cassandra://V0yYtRbUagisoSwC07H-XqQg95bDSELaLJuYGWOHkAUͨ `J׉ 7cassandra://GiN6jGKKxMVU_DJgDDbtZhdcezpnwZ9YkmZPWerdh3U-`̰׉ 7cassandra://5jTUD8oNdxuOxv6s4p2tUO_iAWMd1-3B7cGQMZLs0WAI ͠e TfK5ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://H5ELVH2PxIxzCdOA6y0jenTOmQh0nV2kOxQvUetPT4E8`)׉ 7cassandra://2_uggL3yK9BpZH_PrMhlswMA2B2SCOs7RnkmheGKGZc͒ `J׉ 7cassandra://-GPxPMtkjtlhRWUkl85_W-epgKADUOftNtA-3YDwhhU)`̰׉ 7cassandra://ep8psX--NWfYA6d8rJiE1ZVhyt0h4RR8X8Hck75uRMgQt͠e UfK5׉EPage 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 THE SPORTS WIRE: Taking a Look Around Our Region in Sports; Closeups and Views from the Spyglass Looks like the Crimson Tide Football squad might not be easing up on the gas pedal this year By Steve Freker What do you think Coach T hey did do that; they really played a game in Florida. We are talking about the Catholic Memorial (CM) varsity football team, they of the two consecutive Division 2 State Championships and the formerly state-best 30-game win streak.Well, the win streak disappeared in a cavalcade of mishaps, a 35-2 loss Friday including – apparently – losing three key players in the battle, according to CM Head Coach John DiBiaso Jr., the former Everett High icon football boss in news accounts. So why did they go all the way to Florida for a regular season game? “We needed the game,” Coach “Dibs” told Boston Herald sports scribe Matty Feld, apparently in reference to what we assume is that no one wants to play CM. Or, as the green-bedecked guard at the gate of the Wizard’s digs said in “The Wizard of Oz,” “No Way, No How!” That’s what potential nonleague opponents used to say to Coach Dibs when he tried to schedule non-league games when he formerly coached Everett High from 1992-2018, winning a raucous 12 Super Bowls for the Crimson Tide. Why go and probably get smoked by Everett (now CM) when there are plenty of other teams to play? So, what did Coach Dibs do instead at Everett? He went out and scheduled basically an all-Catholic Conference nonleague slate, drawing massive crowds (and massive gates!) to Everett Memorial Stadium on the regular. He can’t do that anymore, though. He’s in the Catholic Conference. Thus, the trip to play Cardinal Newman in the Palm Beach area of Florida. This week CM is hosting another out-of-state opponent, St. Francis, of Hamburg, N.Y. St. Francis, which wears the same “SF Giants” logo and colors of the NFL team, is off to a rocky start at 0-3. Don’t matter. CM will absolutely stuff this place this weekend – they scheduled the game on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 12:00 noon. Dibs’ record is after a loss? Hmmm. Probably something like 12-0 or 13-0. That’s how few games his teams have lost through the years! Stay awake, CM scoreboard operator, Saturday, this one could get ugly in a hurry. Does the home opening 59-0 win over Somerville mean Everett is not taking its foot off the gas pedal this season? OK. Everett High Football dropped a game to Xaverian in Week One to one of the Division 1 State preseason favorites – Xaverian – but roared back with a 59-0 win over Greater Boston League (GBL) opponent Somerville on Friday in the Crimson Tide’s home opener. A historic win on a couple of fronts: A) It was a win for new Head Coach Justin Flores in his home and GBL opener. B) It was the first time an Everett team had surpassed the 50-point scoring mark versus a GBL opponent since 2013, only the second time since 1992. C) It was the most one-sided GBL win for an Everett team in about 40 years... maybe ever! Not that Everett could not have passed 50 points against a GBL opponent many, many times in the past. Quite frankly, there was a stretch when former Coach John DiBiaso Jr. was Head Coach when the Tide played, basically, “Name Your Score” football with both GBL opponents, and some non-league opponents as well. But Coach DiBiaso chose not to pass into the 50-point scoring range. What happened a lot was a 5 or 6 touchdown lead at halftime and then taking the foot off the gas pedal. Everett would take the air out of the football and let the clock pass on their way to something in the 40s. A 42-0 or 49-0 win were frequent numbers. Not Friday. The same kid who scored Everett’s second touchdown in the first quarThe Andre Chiefs, whose home field is in Maplewood Park in Malden, are the 2023 Intercity League (ICL) Champions. Two Malden residents on the player roster are – second row, from left – Shai Cohen and Andrew Caulfield, the ICL’s leading slugger. (Courtesy ICL) ‘NO WAY, NO HOW!’Frank Morgan played the Green Gate Keeper in the Emerald City of Oz, one of five roles he played in “The Wizard of Oz.” (Courtesy Photo) ter scored the last one... in the fourth quarter. Granted, Everett was ahead 30-0 after the first quarter and 47-0 at halftime and probably could have scored many more points than 59, but it was a big number. The coaches who succeeded DiBiaso, Theluxon Pierre and Rob DiLoreto, also never went into the 50s. The last time Everett scored 50 points or more in a GBL game was on October 5, 2013, when the Tide defeated Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 5130, in Everett, under Coach Dibs. It needed those points, however, to keep the Falcons from getting close. That happened to be Cambridge’s final year in the GBL before heading to the Dual County League. They finished 7-4 that year, their best record in decades. Before that? No times did Coach Dibs’ Everett teams score 50 against a fellow GBL team. Not once, from 19922013. Looks like those days may be over. Former Re v er e H igh quarterback Calvin Boudreau is now helping out the fortunes of the Malden Catholic football team. (Courtesy Photo) Former Revere High 3-sport star Calvin Boudreau gets his feet wet coaching in Catholic Conference This one’s a curveball... even for a guy who used to play Baseball (among other sports) for the RHS Patriots. Former three-sport Revere High standout (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Calvin Boudreau (Class of 2021), who served as an assistant coach on the Patriots football staff under his own former head man Lou Cicatelli last season, is now coaching in the Catholic Conference. Boudreau this year joined the coaching staff of the Malden Catholic Lancers, under Head Coach Joe Gaff, where he assists second-year Offensive Coordinator Paul Norton with offensive planning and quarterback coaching. Norton was OC under Cicatelli at Revere High when the 6-3 Boudreau had several standout seasons as QB for the Patriots. Coach Deion “Prime Time” Sanders has unveiled a new sunglasses line, capitalizing on his national news-making tiff with the Colorado State coach. (Courtesy Photo) Freshman Football looks like it’s extinct in the GBL... and for other leagues as well Freshman football looks like a thing of the past for local teams, especially those in the Greater Boston League. The numbers are just not there, particularly since the emergence of “No Weight Restriction” Pop Warner Football. This year, in particular, it appears that a lot of ninth-graders from GBL communities like Malden, Somerville, Revere and others have migrated to those Pop Warner programs. According to Malden High School football people, that is fine with them, since the Malden “A” Squad now practices at Macdonald Stadium on Pearl Street and has developed a bond between the MHS Tornados and the Pop Warner Cyclones, like “back in the day.” Get it? “Tornados”? “Cyclones (smaller Tornados)”? With all the weather terms rolling SPORTS WIRE | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://GiN6jGKKxMVU_DJgDDbtZhdcezpnwZ9YkmZPWerdh3U-`̰e OfK5׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 Page 15 Tide girls’ soccer takes down Malden, Chelsea to get into the win column in the early going By Joe McConnell n Sept. 12, the Everett High School girls’ soccer team (2-3) came out blazing against Malden to cruise to a 4-1 win. Everett’s first goal was scored by Emilia Maria-Babcock, with an assist going to Luna Sepulveda Maselli. Yelsa Garcia then dribbled through the Malden midfielders and defenders before ripping off a shot from the 18 that landed in the back of the net. The Crimson Tide led at halfO time, 2-0. Goalie Laura SanSPORTS WIRE | FROM PAGE 14 around, it makes a lot of sense. Andre Chiefs win the 2023 Intercity League Championship Congratulations to the Andre Chiefs – whose home field is Maplewood Park in Malden – of the local semiprofessional Intercity League (ICL) for winning their 7th ICL Championship since they were brought back in 1989... and 25th overall, since their inception way back in 1957. The Chiefs were reinstituted by “owner” Chuck Andre in 1989 after being out of the league for a few years (19841988). The team’s first coaches when they were put back into the ICL by Andre in 1989 and 1990 were Shawn Brickman and Steve Freker, who were coaching the Malden High School Golden Tornados team at the same time in the spring. The Chiefs won the first of seven ICL titles in the “new era” in 1990. Naturally, some of the best-ever players from Malden High School gravitated to the Chiefs, including the winningest pitcher in ICL history, righthander Dave Marsters, a 1986 Malden High School graduate and one of the top hitters in ICL history, Michael Langston, a 1989 Malden High grad. Both of those former Chiefs are Malden High Golden Tornado Club Hall of Famers. Looks like Malden High is still supplying players to help keep the Chiefs winning. One of the Chiefs’ and the ICL’s top sluggers is ICL veteran Andrew Caufield, a 2016 Malden High chez Cespedes pitched a shutout until she was replaced by freshman Kayle Velasques with about 15 minutes left of the game. Sanchez came up with a handful of saves to help keep the shutout intact for a while. Sepulveda Maselli and Adalmita Silva each accounted for insurance goals to seal the deal on this win over the Golden Tornadoes. Malden broke the Tide’s shutout bid in the last minute of the game via a defensive breakdown. Two days later, the Everett girls’ shut out Chelsea, 6-0. grad. Caulfield hit .390 this season, clubbing a league-leading 38 RBIs. Another former Tornado, Shai Cohen, is a relief pitcher for the Chiefs and a 2022 MHS grad. Another Malden High Hall of Famer, Dave Caiazzo, is the Chiefs’ pitching coach. Leave it to Coach Prime to pull off this marketing genius move; where there’s a dollar, there’s a way! This isn’t from our region, but it’s interesting. Never one to shy away to make Benjamins (who would?), it was announced Friday that Colorado Buffs football Head Coach Deion “Prime Time” Sanders has unveiled a new line of sunglasses. This, from Tiney Ricciardi of the Denver Post: “Why throw shade at CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders when you could wear a pair of shades he helped inspire? On Friday, San Diego-based Blenders Eyewear company revealed a new line of sunglasses created in partnership with “Coach Prime.” The limited-edition style combines Blenders’ Millenia X2 silhouette with the company’s sleek Pure Blend Polar Lens, “bringing a fusion of style, sports, and spirit to fans across the nation,” per a statement. The design is available for preorder today in the Buffs’ signature gold and black colors. They go on sale Oct. 12 and each pair costs $67. News about the shades came as the University of Colorado and Colorado State University football teams were to face off on the field Saturday night “Chelsea put up a great fight. They packed the middle of the field; that made it difficult for us to execute our game plan,” said coach Dom Persuitte. “It was a scrappy game throughout.” Layla Cardona and Garcia paced the offensive attack with three goals apiece. “Cardona got two free kicks, which is her specialty, and she calmly put them in the back of the net with some force,” said Persuitte. Sepulveda Maselli then assisted on Yelsa’s final goal of the game with just 17 minutes left in the game. Sanchez Cespedes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The rivalry became national news last week when, during the week before the game, Colorado State coach blanked her second straight opponent, and Velasques, her backup, then came in to help preserve the shutout. “Defenders Shyann Ambersley, Sophie Arana-Quintanilla and newcomer Maria Silvestri turned in fine overall performances against Chelsea,” said Persuitte. “Kathleen De Souza held her own on the right wing while running up and down both lines and adding some more pressure on the Chelsea defense. Emilia Maria-Babcock also had a great game with many opportunities to score, Jay Norvell chirped Coach Prime’s style during press conferences, stating, “When I talk to grownups, I take my hat and my glasses off.” but just couldn’t find the back of the net. Her overall hustle goes unmatched among her peers.” On Sept. 15, the Cambridge Falcons were all over the locals to the tune of 10-1. “It was not our best game,” said Persuitte. Garcia netted Everett’s only goal of the game with 10 minutes left on the clock. 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