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On Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Paul Revere End and all members of the military who served Christian Kulikoski and family paying their respect to our Mall (the Prado) members of the Veterans of in World War I, World War II, Korean War, Fallen Heroes Foreign Wars (VFW) North End Post 144 con- Vietnam War, and more recent confl icts. (Photos by Michele Morgan) ducted its annual Memorial Day services honor- The ceremony included prayers, wreath laying, ing and remembering fallen heroes of the North and remembrances. As part of the North End and Boston commu- nity, North End Post 144 provides support to local veteran services, and North End community News Briefs organizations. Mr. Leo Egan serves as the current commander by Sal Giarratani of the Post 144, and Mr. Paul Spera serves as North End Post 144 Quartermaster, he also served as Commander-in-Chief for the Veterans Just Another Weekend in “Chiraq” of Foreign Wars nationwide organization. Two weekends ago, the City of Chicago saw the usual The VFW North End Post 144 is celebrating amount of violence. Eight people were killed and 34 100 years as part of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign wounded. Just another weekend in Paradise Lost. Wars, established in October 1921 by World War Nothing to see here folks except more of the same. I veterans from the North End of Boston. The youngest killed was Dajon Gater, 15, sitting on Following the ceremonies, veterans and guests his porch minding his own business when two guys attended a Mass at St. Leonard Church on walked up to him, starting fi ring and shooting him Hanover Street. dead. The weekend prior, however, 48 people were shot, the youngest being a 2-year-old girl. Somerville Schools Give Cops the Boot Somerville school offi cials have suspended school police programs due to the backlash received over calls to the police on a six-year-old black and Latino boy. English High Goes to Fenway Park Boston English High School will be holding its 2021 Graduation Ceremony at Fenway Park this year on June 11th. Boston Police Department Substation At Methadone Mile State Rep. Jon Santiago recently on the mayoral cam- paign trail called for a halt to new services at the site of the so-called Methadone Mile at the Mass Ave. and Melina Cass Blvd. intersection. More recently, he has proposed a new police substation since the area has become a haven for open-air drug dealing and violence. His suggestions aren’t brand new ideas and have been talked about for years or are already being planned. Currently, the Boston Police have been stationing a cruiser nearby watching the area and often the Massachusetts State Police have increased their pres- ence in the area, too. Santiago says “This summer will no doubt be the most diffi cult one for Mass and Cass.” (Continued on Page 8)

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When I was a kid growing up, my family always took time to honor Memorial Day and what it stood for and over my many years I still take time to honor all those fallen heroes who gave up their lives and future to ensure that our America continued to be the home of the brave and land of the free. This year, I was over in the City of Revere down by the American Legion lawn for this year’s holi- day ceremony. The day, like the weekend that (Photos by Sal Giarratani) preceded it, was still raw and dismal, but people a bell tolling for each name, then and only then still came in support of all those heroes known we see who this day was truly for. and unknown who sacrifi ced their very being in Growing up in the ’50s and ’60s, I saw and defense of their country and the liberties we all spoke with real heroes who served in our mili- Cathedral at Chartres, Chartres, France — Side-Chapel, Bay cherish. tary. I knew two survivors from the attack on 23, Life of Saint Thomas the Apostle, 1210–1240. Restored We are living in troubled times. Many feel like Pearl Harbor who carried the scars of that Day late 19th century-early 20th century by Lorin and Gaudin America is going through a test and fear the of Infamy for all their remaining years. worst. I won’t do that. We have gone through I also was very fortunate to have been a neigh- The most beautiful stained on the walls of the catacombs, troubles over and over again and the fl ag still bor to a member of that select group of fi ghters glass windows ever to be pro- and gradually grew into a vast fl ew and our freedoms still reigned. This too picked by Col. Teddy Roosevelt who rode up San duced are said to be in the language of symbolism, which shall pass. Juan Hill during the Spanish American War, Cathedral at Chartres. The told stories of the Bible and As I stood there on the lawn looking around and then who re-enlisted when America went to edifice stands on a low hill, of the Lives of the Saints. The at all who came out to thank all who fought and Europe in World War I. 55 miles south of Paris, and it Creation, Flood, Annunciation, died for this country going back to Lexington, When it came time for me to serve following dominates all of the other build- Nativity, Miracles of Christ, Concord, and the Battle of Bunker Hill, I saw no my high school graduation in 1966, I enlisted ings in the vicinity. The church The Crucifixion and The defeat in sight. in the United States Air Force. My Uncle Joe spires can be seen 20 miles Resurrection were retold many Memorial Day isn’t a holiday thanking those Harrington from Charlestown was disappointed away. Fire destroyed two previ- times in this manner. The dove who served, but remembering those who lost their that I didn’t enlist in the U.S. Navy like he did in ous churches, which stood on became the symbol of Peace lives for all of us. Toward the end of the ceremony, the days following Pearl Harbor in 1941, but he the same site. While the church and the Resurrection of Christ, taps played all 24 notes of it and when the bugle was as proud of me as I was of him. was being built for the third the anchor symbolized faith, fi nished there was no clapping or cheering, but James Michael Curley and many others have time, preachers solicited gifts and a fi sh was the symbol for only somber remembrance for the many sacrifi ces said, “The worst thing in life isn’t dying but in from all over France. People Christ. offered over the life of this America of ours. not being remembered for having lived.” On every gave money, food, or labor. Even the saints had their dis- Before the ceremony ended the names of our Memorial Day, we still remember and they still Other churches were larger, tinctions: St. Peter always held fallen heroes from Revere were read aloud with are all alive inside us today. higher, and more richly deco- the keys to the gates of Heaven rated, but Chartres is known and St. Paul held a scroll, while for being a people church, and St. Matthew held a purse. St. also a pilgrim church. Students Catherine was always shown JOHNNY TWO DOG from the Sorbonne, part of the with her wheel of martyrdom University of Paris, make an and St. Mark was shown with A Time to Remember annual weekend pilgrimage to his lion, to name just a few. this church by walking the 55 During medieval times, peo- miles, inspecting the stained ple asked “What should one glass, camping overnight in the do upon entering a church?” church and then hiking back and the answer usually was: the next day. 1. Take Holy Water; 2. Pray to We must be mindful of the the Almighty; and 3. Read the fact that during this time in stained glass windows. The win- history, it was the clerks and dows in the medieval cathedral scribes who were literate, but became a spiritual encyclopedia almost all others could not to show the people what they read or write and had to be told were to believe. about their religion in picture NEXT ISSUE: form. Early Christian art started Vitrum

On Friday, May 28th, a gathering was held for John Roberto, a/k/a Johnny Two Dog at Shea’s Beach (Constitution Beach) with many friends at the fi rst anniversary of his passing. Johnny lived at the beach every summer whether down at Lauderdale by the Sea or right here closer to home at Orient Heights. Many came to his summer home away from home to remember the man and the legend that was Two Dog. (Photo by Lisa Cappuccio)

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On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, volunteers with the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund began the planting of 37,000+ American fl ags in the Boston Common near the Soldiers and Sailors Monument representing each Massachusetts service member who gave their all defending the United States since the Revolutionary War. With the placing of the fi nal fl ags on Thursday, Governor Charlie Baker conducted a ceremony to honor all the heroes who have fallen since September 11, 2001. “We hope this is a sight of refl ection that it may offer our most recently bereaved families peace,” said Steve Kerrigan of the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund. provides clinical care support to veterans, service “We welcome others to be able to, at some point members and their families. along the way, over the next few days witness this, The fi rst tribute of fl ags to honor these service remember, honor and make sure that they never members began in 2010. forget what those who served our country have For more information on this event or the sacrifi ced so much,” said Michael Allard, Chief Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund, please visit Operating Offi cer of Home Base, a program that massmilitaryheroes.org

Fan Pier - Memorial Day — Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Photos by Gerri Palladino The 5th Annual Rededication of The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial held on Friday morning May 28, 2021 at Fan Pier in the Seaport District of Boston. The memorial and the Beacon of Honor is a tribute to those who died in the war on terror since Septem- ber 11, 2001. The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes updated the glass panels to refl ect service members who died in service during 2019 and 2020. Keynote speaker was Army Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, a Medal of Honor recipient. In attendance were Governor Charlie Baker and Congressman Stephen Lynch. Gold Star families for the sacri- fi ces they have made were honored. “The loss associated with losing their son or daughter, their brother, their sister, will wear on their face for the rest of their lives. And I’ve seen it, every time I’ve been with them,” said Baker. “But there’s also a sense of pride about the fact that they raised a child that answered the call when the call came. And the pride they felt was also every bit as evident as the pain.” For further information on the memorial, please visit massfallen heroes.org PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 4, 2021 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore A Joyful Jump into June by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING hundreds of delicate lanterns OUT LOUD on the lake and later continue by Sal Giarratani the theme of light by enjoying a fi reworks display. Florentines celebrate with a medieval tour- John Cena Grovels Before China nament, while also holding a And in Mandarin,Too procession of rowboats carrying candles drifting serenely along I used to like watching and Why did he do that? Could the Arno River. These festivals cheering for former WWE star the news that China was about perfectly capture the magic of John Cena in the ring when he to boycott his Fast & Furious the longest night of the year, was a big champion and the F9 movie have played a big role harnessing the power of the face of today’s wrestling world, in his apology? Since retiring sun and honoring the life-giving but that was yesterday. I used from the ring, this 44-year-old qualities of water. to think he was up there with celebrity has raked in millions 4) Feast of Saints Peter and my all-time favorite Bruno becoming a star in Hollywood. Paul (June 29th): Rome cele- Sammartino, but now I have He now says he made a mistake brates the feast day of two of the X’d out this pretty much phony- about saying what he did about most important fi gures of early baloney tough guy as to what Taiwan without mentioning Christianity with great fanfare. Johnny Cash might have called Taiwan in his apology. Ah, June! No other month its bright hues of red, white and The commemoration of St. Peter a “Coward in the County.” When Seems however, China wants brings as much joy to the heart green, adorning landmarks and and St. Paul, or San Pietro e it came time to stand in the more out of Cena like actu- of this schoolteacher. June is waving from people’s homes. La San Paolo, includes a special “Ring of Fire,” Cena just hopped ally saying out loud and in inextricably linked to summer Festa della Repubblica appro- Mass from St. Peter’s Basilica aboard his cow and moseyed on Mandarin that Taiwan has no in my mind. It means eighty- priately occurs in the summer, in the Vatican (St. Peter was the over toward China. rightful claim to calling them- plus degree days when I open when people can take advan- fi rst Pope). Many businesses in It’s amazing how China has selves a country of their own. I every window, trying to catch a tage of the lovely weather to go Rome are closed for the day as such infl uence over many parts am sure, when he gets enough pleasant ruffl e of a breeze. It is outdoors and show their com- people admire elaborate fl ower of America, whether it is the pressure from Hollywood and days spent walking by the sea- munal pride in being Italian. carpets — a summer symbol — Hollywood movie industry, pro- their bosses in Beijing; he will shore, inhaling the salty scent 2) Festival of San Ranieri outside St. Peter’s Square. Like fessional sports, etc. We now do as they say without blinking of the ocean and listening to (June 16-17th): The feast of many summer holidays, the day are paying the price for allowing an eye. the plaintive cries of the gulls. St. Rainerius, or San Ranieri ends with a fi reworks display. China to surpass us in world I agree with Ben Shapiro, June means days of ice cream as he is known to Italians, Of course, there are plenty leadership. They are our biggest “If you are willing to say those dripping down cones and strolls encompasses two days of merri- of other ways to enjoy June threat. Democrats seem unable things because it might hurt in the late-evening sunshine. ment in the Tuscan city of Pisa. in Italy. Lots of little festivals, to see this as they keep banging your bottom line, you are a Finally, June means the last The eve of the feast day, Pisa known as sagre, dot the Italian away at Russia, Russia, Russia! pathetic coward.” school bell of the year, opening celebrates its patron saint by landscape. These small holidays Yes, Russia is our enemy, too As for me, I can’t believe what up a summer full of possibil- lighting up the city’s buildings frequently devote their atten- but China is Number 1. Cena, under pressure or what, ity and hope. Yes, I truly love with over 70,000 glass-encased tion to a specific crop, and Cena was forced to grovel decided to do and say, I think it June, and so did my ancestors candles. These lumini cast a during the summer that can needlessly under pressure from is time for him to get off that cow over in Italy. After all, June in warm, romantic glow against mean anything from peaches Hollywood’s overlords in China. in those TV commercials of his Italy boasts a number of holi- the meandering Arno River. to strawberries to herbs. One How dare he go to Taiwan and and mount a donkey because in days that revel in the summery A fi reworks displays caps off of the best aspects of Italian call it a country. He was toting the eyes of many Americans, he nature and outdoorsy aspects of the night’s festivities. The next holidays is that they connect the offi cial line and that angered has become a joke! the month. In truth, June can day, people gather to watch to the rhythms of the Earth China. Getting down on his Would George “The Animal” be an overwhelming time to visit a regatta, or boat race. I fi nd and encourage refl ection in the knees, he lost all my respect. Steele or Chief Jay Strongbow Italy, as that is when most of it interesting that this quaint present moment. So, no matter He likes playing tough guys in ever have done the Cena Grovel? the tourists descend, combining and local holiday includes the how you celebrate, make sure his reel life, but not in real life. I think not! crowds with hot temperatures. two biggest hallmarks of sol- to give thanks for the wonder- However, those who go outside stice celebrations — fi re and ful month of June and all of the of the well-beaten tourist path water — giving Italians cause delights it offers! will greatly enjoy this beauti- to honor the sweet delights of Happy June! ful month in Italy, especially midsummer. because of one of these four 3) Saint John’s Day Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz traditional festivities. (June 24th): This is one of my is a high school history teacher. 1) Festa della Repubblica favorite holidays. It commemo- She appreciates any comments (June 2nd): In the simplest rates St. John the Baptist, and suggestions about Italian terms, one can think of la Festa the major religious fi gure who holidays and folklore at della Repubblica, or “Feast of baptized Jesus, though many [email protected]. the Republic,” as Italy’s inde- traditions originated from the pendence day, a rough equiva- pre-Christian festivities cel- lent to our Fourth of July. This ebrating the summer solstice. feast honors the date in 1946 In Northern Europe, St. John’s when, after the turmoil of World Day is known as Midsummer DIAMONDS War II, Italians voted on creat- since it falls so close to the sum- ROLEX ing a republic rather than a mer solstice. People celebrate ESTATE JEWELRY monarchy. 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St. Julia of Corsica, Felix desired to have Julia also known as St. Julia in his service. Eusebius of Carthage or St. Julia explained he could not bare of Nonza, was born to parting with Julia because noble, aristocratic parents she was so diligent and faith- in Carthage in the year ful in her work for him. 420. Overtime, Carthage Felix would not accept this. was subject to many bar- He offered Eusebius four of baric attacks, weakening his best female servants in the city’s defenses. After exchange for Julia. Eusebius Carthage was captured, replied, “No; all you are worth Julia came into the service will not purchase her; for I of a man named Eusebius. would freely lose the most Eusebius, charmed by valuable thing I have in the Julia’s commitment and world rather than be deprived devotion, felt it was right of her.” to bring her along with him Felix found Julia alone during his journey to and unprotected. He tried Gaul. Upon reaching the to get her to sacrifi ce to his northern part of an island gods. Felix told Julia, he then called Corisca, he would grant her freedom if anchored his ship to join she would obey. Julia refused a pagan idolatrous festival. to deny Christ. Julia was left on her own some distance “My freedom is to serve Christ,” she said, away from the festival, because she refused “whom I love every day in all the purity of my to be defi led by the “superstitious ceremonies” soul.” Enraged by her response, Felix had Julia she openly hated. struck in the face and tortured. Still, during her The Governor of the island, Felix, was pagan torture, Julia continued to confess her faith. who needed to have things his way. Eusebius Finally, he had her hanged on a cross until she informed Felix that Julia was a Christian and died. that despite his authority over her, she would The Feast Day of Saint Julia of Corsica is not renounce her religion. May 23rd.

Introducing a new book by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari, lifelong residents of the North End, entitled: FRIENDS OF THE NORTH END Four Women “Quattro Donne” Spring / Summer subtitle, A North End Love Story Bocce Tournament In the next few weeks this column will feature excerpts from this book.

CHAPTER 49 members of The Saint Andrew A Family Honor Society. “Ma, they invited the When Mom arrived at entire family, not only to the Grandma’s building, she could feast, but to sit in the Shrine.” hear a lot of yelling coming Grandma realizing this was from her fl at. Mom ran up the an honor being bestowed on stairs, entered the apartment her family, asked, “Why are and found Auntie Stella and they doing this? We’re not Grandma arguing. “What’s from their paese (town) in going on with you two?” Mom Italy.” “Mom, the guys were asked anxiously. “The old lady teasing me. They were talking TH wants me to marry James about Carla and Pietro. Ernesto BEGINS SUNDAY, JUNE 6 Cataldo!” Auntie Stella replied Mucci knew it disturbed me AT 8:00 AM angrily. “James Cataldo is a and wanted to make amends good catch,” said Grandma. by inviting us.” “Including Tournament will run for six weeks “He owns his own cleaning Pietro?” Grandma asked cau- Play will be conducted on the business. He’s been standing tiously. “Yes, Ma, including across the street, waiting for Pietro.” Auntie Stella, failing NEW OUTDOOR BOCCE COURTS IN THE NORTH END. your sister to call him up to the to see the honor bestowed on There is a $10.00 entrance fee payable at the courts to fl at. She’s going to become una the family, sharply remarked, Sammy Viscione, on the fi rst day of play. vecchia zitella (an old maid).” again.” Mom could hardly get “Who wants to sit in there All FONE members are welcome to enter tournament. “Ma, you know I don’t like short the words out, she was laugh- with all the old farts? I’d rather men,” retorted Auntie Stella. ing so hard. 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“Sign at The Max Factor rooms” in The Hollywood Museum in LA Ciao Bella, I was always a true Brunette. However, as soon as the grays The North End’s Rosemary McAuliffe celebrating her birthday recently at Antico Forno with friends. started making their way in I knew I wanted to go Auburn. After (L-R): Francine, Eleanor, Michele, Pat, and birthday girl Rosemary. all my Nana was a beautiful deep Auburn and I always loved her in that color. Being born into cosmetology was defi nitely a perk since our choice of hair color and hair style was endless! Looking the Pandemic in the eye I decided to go Red. It makes me feel empowered NEMPAC Invites Public To in a world that had a fading existence within the walls of conformity. So looking into the history of Redheads was quite interesting. Two Grand Opening of 50 Tileston Street percent of the world’s population are true Redheads. It’s an anomaly. The Redhead gene has a mutation. These variants are responsible State-of-the-Art Community Music Center for All Bostonians for hair color, freckles, how sensitive you are to hot and cold, how Campus Expansion During Nonprofi t’s 20th Anniversary Year much anesthesia you require (often more than average) and how you smell, which is sweet according to statistics. Triples NEMPAC’s Boston Footprint Red hair was so rare that the Romans, Greeks, and Christians North End Music & Performing Robyn Reed. The artistic plant thought it was the mark of the devil. The variant for Red hair is Arts Center will open its new murals will illustrate NEMPAC’s more common in European populations. Just about 5 percent of state-of-the-art community growth over the past two decades Scottish and Irish people have Red hair ... just like our fav Ginger music center at 50 Tileston from a 501(c)(3) offering piano Scot Jamie Fraser from Outlander! Street to the public on Saturday, lessons out of its founders’ homes Artists grabbed attention with using Titian-haired women in their June 5, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to a community music school and portraits. Elizabeth Siddal who was a stunning Redhead served as to 3:00 p.m. in celebration of performing arts center operating the muse for Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holden Hunt, and its 20th anniversary. The grand from over 15 locations throughout John Everette Millais. These certain Pre-Raphael artists would often opening of this 2,200 square foot facility, awarded the City of Boston. paint Redheads in the nude or as temptresses. to the 501(c)(3) by the City of Boston and Mayor “The grand opening of NEMPAC’s new state- According to 17th century pagans, redheads symbolized magne- Walsh in 2019, culminates a six-month transfor- of-the-art community music center amid the tism and mysticism. As quoted by Tobias Anthony, author of Ginger mation and triples the size of NEMPAC’s campus. reopening of the Commonwealth serves as an Pride: A Redheaded History of the World. opportunity to commemorate the nonprofit’s Redheads are not going away. They are here to stay. 20th anniversary and refl ect on the role of the arts So go out and scout out some pretty Gingers today! in society as we create a new normal,” said Sherri Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! Snow, Executive Director at North End Music & Performing Arts Center. Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at “NEMPAC remains committed to enriching the www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist. lives of all Bostonians through vibrant music, She may be contacted at [email protected] theatre, and dance programming that unites professional and rising artists through COVID- 19 and beyond,” added Snow. “The unwavering support from the City of Boston and NEMPAC’s generous supporters of the Next Act capital campaign empowers us to open the doors of 50 Tileston Street to the public and continue to play a leading role in making the Boston arts scene more diverse and more inclusive.” 50 Tileston Street will host artists hired through NEMPAC’s performing arts center and house educational opportunities for adults and youth to study creative movement, music, performing arts, theatre, and voice. Programming slated for summer and fall 2021 includes: • July and August 2021: New Music Lab Pilot Program — A series of music classes in production %CPVGTDWT[5VTGGV$QUVQP/# and songwriting for youth and teens RRH Community members may reserve their com- • September 2021: Private Music Instruction, KPHQ"UVOKEJCGNEGOGVGT[EQOYYYUVOKEJCGNEGOGVGT[EQO plimentary tickets to the grand opening of 50 Group Music Instruction, Adult Keyboard Lab, Tileston Street at: www.nempacboston.org. In and Music Technology Classes — A variety of pro- response to the pandemic, NEMPAC reimagined gramming for adults, teenagers, and youth to kick this citywide celebration into a series of guided, off the school year socially-distanced walking tours. NEMPAC • October 2021: Open Mic Nights, Community On Sale Now! requires that all wear masks and adhere to Events, and Jam Sessions — A robust offering of Governor Baker and Mayor Janey’s social dis- programs accessible to musicians and artists of all tancing guidelines. ages and abilities THE NORTH END “I believe in the power of the arts to transform • November 2021: NEMPAC Winter Concert Where It All Began our city through equitable opportunities, heal- Series — A series of recitals showcasing classical ing and joy,” said Mayor Janey. “The North End music programs performed by local, national, and The Way It Was Music & Performing Arts Center is a longstanding international artists partner to the City of Boston and I am so grate- “Arts are an incredible way for communities to by Fred Langone ful to see the opening of their 50 Tileston Street come together and form close bonds, and we as building to better serve more Boston artists.” a Boston community coming out of a pandemic Against the backdrop of an outdoor festi- need that restored closeness more than ever,” said SALE PRICE val party with live musical performances by Doug Bowen-Flynn, President of NEMPAC’s Board $19.95 NEMPAC’s faculty and students, the walking of Directors. “I am thrilled that NEMPAC now has tours will begin at the nonprofi t’s Prado Studios a dedicated arts space where we can expand the Plus Shipping & Handling on the Paul Revere Mall and culminate at number of students we serve and provide addi- On Site at 50 Tileston Street. Tour guides, including tional opportunities for our community to gather NEMPAC’s Board of Directors and Executive and watch performances. Tileston is our new The Post-Gazette Director Sherri Snow, will lead community home. It will be a place where people can gather to 5 Prince Street, North End, Boston, MA members along a North End pathway marked learn, foster friendships, realize the joy of creating by a series of vine-inspired murals by local artist art, and experience artistic events.” POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 4, 2021 PAGE 7

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BY BOBBY FRANKLIN JUNE SANTA MARIA DiANZANO June 6 Mass St. Leonard Church 10:30 am Ogunquit Playhouse ST. ANTHONY’S of PADULA June 20 Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 1 pm PADRE PIO PROCESSION (Tentative) June 27 Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 2 pm Opens The JULY PLAYHOUSE PATIO CABARET MADONNA DEL GRAZIE (Tentative) July 11 Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 2 pm ST. ROCCO July 18 Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 1 pm ST. JOSEPH (Tentative) July 25 Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 1 pm ST. AGRIPPINA July 29, 30, 31 & August 1 Hanover & Battery Sts. Sunday Procession 12 noon AUGUST

MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 6, 7, 8 Hanover & Battery Sts. Sunday Procession 1 pm

MADONNA del SOCCORSO August 12, 13, 14, 15 In addition to the four Main North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) Stage plays being presented this Sunday Procession 1 pm season, the Ogunquit Playhouse will once again be welcoming SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 patrons to their Playhouse NOON - CENTENNIAL MASS IN HONOR OF Patio Cabaret. The Patio proved SANTA LUCIA extremely popular last year and 2:00 pm CENTENNIAL PROCESSION OF will be an extra treat this season as things begin to shift back to SANTA LUCIA normal in Ogunquit with the 2:00 pm SPECIAL STREET CELEBRATION OF opening of the Main Stage. SANTA LUCIA (Endicott St) The opening performance will see the return of Nat Zegree to CENTENNIAL FEAST of SANTA LUCIA August 26 the patio. Nat, who rocked the Thursday, Feast & Procession house in Million Dollar Quartet, Thacher & Endicott Sts. 5 pm will be sharing his talent and musical knowledge June 4th- 102nd ST. ANTHONY FEAST August 27, 28, 29 6th. This will be a great prelude Endicott & Thacher, N. Margin Sts. to the opening of the fi rst full Sunday Procession 12 pm musical in nearly two years, Alysha Umphress (Smokey run out fast. Last year’s series which takes place on June 16th Joe’s Cafe) and Jeff sold out within days. Cabaret with Monty Python’s Spamalot. Blumenkrantz (Broadway’s performances are On Sale Now SEPTEMBER The Playhouse Patio Cabaret Bright Star) August 6th-8th, at ogunquitplayhouse.org and will continue throughout the Nicole Vanessa Ortiz (Smokey through the Box Offi ce phone ST. ROSALIA di PALERMO September 12 summer with a total of 10 Joe’s Cafe) August 13th-15th, lines at 207-646-5511. Seating Procession Only - North Square 1 pm events. In addition to Nat Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots) is by table, priced as $140 for Zegree the performers along August 20th-22nd, Lindsay a table of two, and $280 for a 116th SANTA MARIA DiANZANO September 19 with the plays they were in are Roberts (Ragtime) Septem- table of four. Pricing includes Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 1 pm Diana Huey (Elf The Musical) ber 10th-12th, Jonathan Mousset one complimentary drink per June 25th-27th, Jeffry Denman Alonso (Jersey Boys) and Vince person. MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS (White Christmas) and David Di Mura September 17th-19th, This will be a very exciting Lamoureux (An American in and Graham Scott Fleming (Kinky summer in Ogunquit led by the th th th th Malden, MA Paris) July 23 -25 , F. Michael Boots) September 24 -26 . very talented performers and Haynie (Hunchback of Notre With seats limited to 100 staff at the Ogunquit Playhouse. SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 6, 7, 8 Dame) July 30th-August 1st, per performance, tickets will You don’t want to miss out. Pearl Street Sunday Procession 1 pm Cambridge Festival SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 10, 11, 12 Sunday Procession 1 pm Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge Info: Call 617-354-7992

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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani

A CELEBRATION seeing the beginning of a so- REMEMBERING ZAPPA Zappa shattered the norms OF RESILIENCY called vaccine passport getting DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE every step of the way and his The Salesian Boys & Girls closer and closer to becoming On a recent Sunday morning, SOUNDTRACK DELUXE / infl uence and ethos continues Club will be hosting the 12th a new reality in the so-called I sat down with a hot choco- (5LP) to reverberate as strongly today Annual Auction/Summer Camp new normal post-pandemic late to read the NY Times, and Zappa Records/UMe as ever. Scholarship Fundraiser on world. While the government started reading the Book Review The Zappa Original Motion THE WHO – Thursday, June 10th from 6:00- itself won’t be doing a govern- section. The cover story was Picture Soundtrack, the com- THE WHO SELL OUT – 8:00 p.m. The Award recipients ment vaccine passport, clearly on Daniel Patrick Moynihan. panion album to the highly STEREO DELUXE / (2LP) this year are Frontline Healthcare we are seeing the private and A large black and white photo acclaimed Alex Winter-directed UMe/Polydor Workers at the EBNHC, Michael public sector seemingly intro- accompanied the essay entitled documentary “Zappa” about The Who Sell Out was the Merullo, EZ Disposal, and Capitol ducing the concept. If you want No Easy Answers by Joe Kline the prolifi c genius composer, third studio album from the Waste Service. to take a bus, train, or airplane, and I found it very enlightening. free speech activist, cultural British rock band, the Who, Once again, Joe Ruggiero will you better get vaccinated. If you Moynihan was big from the ’60s, ambassador to Czechoslovakia and was released in 1967. serve as the M.C. for the event want to go to Fenway Park, TD ’70s and ’80s. I considered him and legendary musician, Frank A concept album, The Who as well as an amazing auc- Garden, etc., you better get an old-fashioned liberal starting Zappa, is available as a 5LP Sell Out was structured as a tioneer. Tickets are $50 each. vaccinated. to look like a ’70s conservative. deluxe vinyl box set. The col- collection of unrelated songs Also, this year, the event will Listening to Jeff Kuhner one I remember in 1970 when lection follows the surprise interspersed with fake commer- be OUTDOORS in the fresh air. recent morning driving to work, he decided to run for the U.S. digital release of the soundtrack cials and psa announcements To purchase tickets, go to he was talking about a bar in Senate in New York against released in conjunction with that also included the second salesianclub.com, and for more Louisville, Kentucky where the incumbent James L Buckley, the film on Franksgiving, track, “Heinz Baked Beans.” information, contact Anita at bar/restaurant owner stated brother of William F. Buckley, November 27th, 2020. With The theme of the album was to 617-784-1744 or online at those who show both a photo Jr. In 1970, I was a supporter of unfettered access to the Zappa be a broadcast by pirate radio [email protected]. ID and vaccination card can Buckley when he won the U.S. Vault and all its archival foot- station — Radio London. The TONY DOW remove their masks in his Senate seat as a member of the age, Zappa, directed by Alex title The Who Sell Out was an ON BOB KATZEN SHOW establishment. If patrons can’t NY Conservative Party. Then Winter and distributed by intended irony, as the Who had Recently, Bob Katzen’s Baby produce the vaccination card, in 1976, and still in my twen- Magnolia Pictures, explores been making real commercials Boomer/Gen Xer radio show they must stay masked inside ties, Moynihan had come along the private life behind the mam- during that period of their on WMEX on Sunday evenings his place and sit in a segregated and said he was running as a moth musical career that never career. The majority of songs is a great mix of music, talk, area. Democrat for that seat. I liked shied away from the political for the album were written by and visits from the MeTV era Is this the new normal? Oh, both of these candidates, and turbulence of its time. Winter’s guitarist Pete Townshend and of life. This past Sunday, the and the reason for the Photo wish to hell that Moynihan had assembly features appearances bassist John Entwistle. The guest was Tony Dow who played ID is to prove who you are on run for something else. One of by Zappa’s widow Gail Zappa duo along with vocalist Roger Wally Cleaver, The Beaver’s the vaccinated card. You can’t these two good guys would lose and several of his musical Daltrey and drummer Keith older brother Wally. I used to have a pint and burger without and I thought both should be in collaborators including Mike Moon, with Al Kooper making watch Leave it to Beaver every showing you are who you say the Senate together. Keneally, Ian Underwood, Steve a guest appearance on two week alongside my little brother you are. However, no problem if The essay by Klein was a Vai, Pamela Des Barres, Bunk tracks. The original release was Dominic. you just want to vote at election really good essay on someone Gardner, David Harrington, reportedly followed by lawsuits, It was on from 1957-63 and time, no ID required. who was in many ways ahead Scott Thunes, Ruth Underwood, due to the mention of real-world then in reruns forever. About a THE HALLS OF JUSTICE of his time and also a truth Ray White and others. commercial interest in the faux year or so ago, Katzen had Jerry WELCOME FREDDY “BOOM, teller. He bothered Democrats Showcasing nearly every song commercials and on the album Mathers on, too. When that TV BOOM” CANNON AND and Republicans, liberals, and heard in the fi lm, the 68-track covers, and also by the makers series went on the air, Tony GARY PUCKETT WITHOUT conservatives. He wasn’t afraid soundtrack features 12 previ- of the original jingles, Radio Down was 12 and Jerry Mathers THE UNION GAP to speak the truth and never ously unreleased recordings London, who claimed the Who was 9 years old. At the same This past weekend, on the wavered there. He was a good from The Vault, which include used them without permis- time, I was 9 years old and my Jimmy Jay Show, Jimmy re- U.S. Senator for four terms and performances from the Whisky sion. The Who Sell Out received brother was six. We thought it broadcasted two interviews was a great U.S. Ambassador to A Go-Go in 1968, the Fillmore widespread acclaim from crit- could have been a show about from early last week during the the U.N. where he was one of West in ‘70 and Zappa’s famed ics, some of whom viewed it us. However, unlike the Beaver one-year birthday of the all-new the best ambassadors we had performance of “Dancin’ Fool” as the Who’s best record. It who was very differential to WMEX 1510AM. Larry Justice at the United Nations. on Saturday Night Live in ’78, has also frequently been fea- older brother Wally, my little did both these interviews and He was a great thinker, hon- and spans Zappa’s expansive tured on all-time lists of the brother always tried bossing me they were jammed pack with est, courageous, orator, and an catalog with 25 additional songs best albums, including Rolling around, but I was still older and some great info. intellectual who never forgot from across his peerless and Stone magazines “500 Greatest bigger than he was. Back in college and before, his working-class roots. I think infl uential career, from his sem- Albums of All Time.” As in the I can remember all the fun growing up during the late ’60s I’ll take a relook at some of his inal 1966 debut double album original album cover, it features my brother and I had together and into the ’70s, Gary Puckett books, which were mentioned with the Mothers of Invention, two panels on the front and two growing up. We didn’t live in and the Union Gap had a num- in this essay piece. Obviously, a Freak Out!, to the fi nal release panels on the back, of each of that suburban neighborhood of ber of great hits and I loved man ahead of his times who saw of his lifetime, 1993s The Yellow the band members. Townshend the TV series. I always thought them all. Gary and his band what was coming before most Shark, a live orchestral album on the front is applying Odorono that show would have been bet- had a great sound and he had of us even thought about the performed by the Ensemble brand deodorant from an over- ter fi lmed in the projects myself. a great voice. future in America. Moynihan Modern in Europe in 1992. The sized stick and Daltrey sitting Hollywood wasn’t about to do As for Freddy “Boom Boom” always had a long-view vision soundtrack includes songs from in a bathtub full of Heinz baked that back then, were they? Cannon, he was a hometown of the future still decades away. Zappa’s record labels Straight beans and holding an oversized WHERE ARE YOUR PAPERS favorite coming from Revere, He planned for the future and and Bizarre Records such as can of the product. The two pan- AMERICA a Local Yokel always, and still was pretty much on the money “No Longer Umpire” from Alice els on the back feature Moon Clearly, we are living in a new loved back in these parts, espe- in his visions of America to Cooper’s debut album, Pretties putting Medac, which is an acne dawn in a new day when we are cially if you’re in my age group. come. For You, originally released on ointment from an oversized Straight in 1969; “The Captain’s tube to an oversized pimple, Fat Theresa Shoes” by GTO’s, and Entwistle wearing a Tarzan (Continued from Page 1) from the all-girl group’s one leopard skin suit, squeezing • News Briefs and only album, Permanent an attractive blonde model, Mitt Romney Receives happened and what could be the gun over the costly Vietnam Damage, produced by Zappa. baring a leopard skin bikini JFK Award done to prevent a repeat of 1967 War and on March 31st that It also includes two classical with one arm and a teddy bear U.S. Senator and former again. year announced he would not compositions by Zappa’s life- with the other. This 2LP deluxe Massachusetts Governor Mitt The last surviving member accept nor seek re-election as time inspirations Edgard Varese stereo vinyl version features Romney was presented with a of that commission is former president and with his political and Igor Stravinsky as well the original album and extra Profi les in Courage Award by U.S. Senator Fred Harris, leadership fading, so too did the as several interview clips. The highlights from the box set. the JFK Library on Wednesday, D-Oklahoma, who ran for presi- will to follow up on the fi ndings soundtrack is rounded out with Disc One contains: “Armenia May 26th at a ceremony hosted dent in 1972, and a Native of that report. 26 original score cues newly City in The Sky,” “Heinz Baked by Jimmy Fallon for follow- American. He was recently Portland and The composed by John Frizzell Beans,” “Mary Anne With the ing his conscience and the interviewed discussing the Defund the Police Strategy for the documentary. Taken Shaky Hand,” “Odorono,” Constitution in his vote to Kerner report and all the racial Earlier this month, Ted together “Zappa” and the com- “Tattoo,” “Our Love,” and “I convict President Trump at the issues surrounding its fi ndings. Wheeler, Mayor of Portland, panion soundtrack offer a riv- Can See For Miles.” Side Two 2020 impeachment trial. The results found inside the Oregon cut $3 million from his eting, revealing and emotional includes: “I Can’t Reach You,” The Kerner Report Kerner Report shocked the city’s police budget. Since June portrait of Frank Zappa, a “Medac,” “Relax,” “Silas Stingy,” Now 53 Years Old Nation, but its fi ndings faded of last year, the city’s police trailblazer, iconoclast, virtuosic “Sunrise,” and “Rael.” Disc Two President Lyndon B. Johnson into history pretty fast as Harris department in that embattled musician and fearless artist bonus tracks have: “Mary Anne created the Kerner Commission stated. When the report was community had a $30 million who forever changed music and With the Shaky Hand (U.S. following a long hot summer in released in early March 1968, cut in the police budget. culture with his unconventional single version),” “Someone’s 1967, when racial unrest tore it showed the results of 23 cit- End Quote and uncompromising vision. Coming,” “Summertime Blues,” across this Nation with riots, ies across the nation in which “The central conservative From his early psychedelic “Glittering Girl,” “Early Morning fi res, and looting in many of it was found that education, truth is that it is culture, not rock beginnings to his avant- Cold Taxi,” and “Girl’s Eyes.” our major U.S. cities across employment, and housing had politics that determines the garde experimentation, jazz- Side Two has: “Coke After Coke,” the country. Johnson had pub- produced two Americas out of success of a society. The central rock explorations, symphonic “Sodding About,” “Things Go licly hoped that the findings one nation sitting side-by-side liberal truth is that politics can suites and satirical send-ups to Better With Coke,” “Hall of The of this commission chaired by socially and politically sepa- change a culture and save it his conceptual, compositional Mountain King,” “Jaguar,” and former Illinois Governor Otto rated from one another. from itself.” and technological innovations, “Rael” a remake; IBC version. Kerner would point out why it President Johnson was under — Daniel Patrick Moynihan POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 4, 2021 PAGE 9

by Marianna Bisignano

Last week, I was talking about a while later wearing a suit and neighborhoods of Boston, as a work ethic I learned from tie, his usual daytime dress. He was I, and all with dreams of National strawberry month may be in May, however, In Italy, Babbononno, Dad, and my sterilized a needle and pricked success four years down the as well as here in the states; the month of June is when the uncles. As a teenager, my social all of the blisters and made me road when we graduated. strawberry appears to gain its most recognition! Americans cel- life was based on “hanging rub a soothing ointment on my The older guy who had ebrate “National Strawberry Shortcake Day” on June 14th, and in around a street corner.” palms. When he was done, I watched over me on the street Italy, Italians celebrate the entire month with various Strawberry I attended Boston English looked at him and said, “Dad, corner pulled me aside one Festivals or Sagra delle Fragola throughout the country. The High School and worked at you’re right, I’m going to college. night when I had time to hang well-known Sagra delle Fragola traditionally takes place the fi rst the Seville Theater, but when I I don’t want to go through this around. He told me that I didn’t Sunday of June in Nemi, a small town in the province of Rome. wasn’t doing either, I could be again.” belong there anymore. He added Towards the end of the month, in the town of Maletto in Catania, found on the corner of Brooks I had not taken the SATs (the that most of my street corner Sicily, there’s the renowned Sagra delle Fragola di Maletto. Both and Bennington Streets in East college preparatory exams), nor pals were going nowhere, and of these sagra’s feature an array of festivities and of course, a Boston. Sometimes, I would any entrance exams that some by going to college, the world vast selection of strawberry infused indulgences. There are baked join up with English High’s colleges required. It was early they would never know would confections, jams, liqueurs, gelatos, and even risotto and pizza! North End crowd and shoot June, and the colleges were present itself and accept me The Fragola di Maletto culminates with its notorious thousand- pool at one of several pool halls preparing for a new semester with open arms. pound strawberry cake, and every person attending this event is located on Hanover Street near in September. I should have I took his advice and never gifted with a piece of their own! St. Leonard’s Church. been out of luck. Dad had looked back. My Nonna taught me to make many delicious desserts using The crowd at Brooks and a friend who was the dean I put in my four years at fresh strawberries. Some of my favorites include a millefoglie torta, Bennington included three age at Boston State College (now Boston State and excelled at a tart fi lled with crema pasticcera and topped with strawberries, levels: Group 1, the guys in their U. Mass, Boston). He called drafting, graphic arts and wood- and her “Strawberry Mascarpone Donut Cake”. This ring-shaped 20s and beyond, Group 2, the him, discussed my situation working, graduating in June of strawberry fi lled cake is easy to prepare, bakes in a donut or ciam- 15 to 19 year old teenagers, and and came back to me with an 1960. Following graduation, bella pan, and when it’s done, the results are simply delightful! Group 3, the kids just hitting order: “Tomorrow, report to the I taught at Tewksbury High The Ciambella al Mascarpone alla Fragole is perfect to serve as a their teen years. In the 1st and 2nd dean’s offi ce at Boston State School for a year, took the dessert, for breakfast or even to enjoy as a midday snack! groups were people who watched on the corner of Huntington exams to teach in Boston, and out for someone in the age group and Longwood Avenues in the beginning that second year, STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE DONUT CAKE just below. It was like an extended Fens.” The next day, I reported became a member of the Boston Ciambella al Mascarpone alla Fregola family and I kind of liked it. to the dean dressed in a suit Tech faculty. When my third More than half of the teens my and tie. He handed me papers to year began, I was transferred age had quit school when they fi ll out and gave me an exam to to Hyde Park High School and turned 16 and went to work. complete. When I left his offi ce, stayed there for 20 years. Most worked at menial jobs, hours later, the dean said that When I fi nally relented and which paid $40 to $50 dollars he would call by the next day. learned how to play an instru- a week, enough to dress them Late the next morning, I was ment, it was bass violin and in the styles of the day, buy ready to head to the corner of Dad taught me well enough to them a used Ford or Chevy, and Brooks and Bennington Streets allow me to turn professional in leave them with a little spending to hang out with my friends. my junior year of college. money for cigarettes and other When the phone rang, Nanna I played weekends for a band 1950s teenage necessities. answered and gave me the and began taking courses at Beginning in my junior year information that a Mr. Dean Boston State for a master’s at English, Dad began lectur- was on the phone. It was the degree. I stayed at the Seville ing me about the advantages of dean of Boston State. Nanna Theater until 1962, leaving not higher education. At the same misunderstood the ID informa- long after Mr. Ray, the manager, time, Babbononno talked about tion. After I said hello, he con- left. I had put in 10 years. learning a trade. Of course, gratulated me on my exam score By 1964, I had a master’s being a respectful teenager, I and told me that I was now an degree, and by 1969, a second listened to what they had to incoming freshman at the col- masters. In 1981, I would earn a say, but ignored what they lege. My family was ecstatic. The doctorate and a few years later, said … almost immediately. I manager of the Seville Theater I got involved in post-doctoral 2 ¼ cups all-purpose fl our ½ lemon zest did enjoy working with wood, where I worked was happy as research. In 1991, Nanna & 1 bustina paneangeli di lievito 8-ounce container mascarpone, Babbononno’s trade, but did was the stage manager who Babbononno appeared in print per dolce (can substitute softened nothing about it. I had tried had become a close older friend. for the fi rst time, and after retir- 2 ¼ teaspoons baking 2 cups fresh strawberries, just about every common band My street corner buddies could ing from Boston, I became a powder and 2 teaspoons sliced (must be fresh) instrument, but soon avoided have cared less. A couple of college professor at three insti- vanilla) 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose practicing and left each to col- them even warned me that too tutions. Not bad for a kid from 4 eggs fl our lect dust in the hall closet. much learnin’ would make me East Boston who hung around 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar The night after I graduated go crazy, too much strain on my a street corner in his teen years. Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease and flour a 24 cm. ring high school, a friend called to brain. I thought I would risk it GOD BLESS AMERICA shaped ciambella pan, set aside. tell me his father secured jobs anyway. In a medium bowl, sift the fl our and lievito per dolce or baking for us working on construction. When I signed up for my powder, set aside. He was to drive a bulldozer and courses, I decided on being an LEGAL NOTICE In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and sugar and beat until I a tractor and both of were Industrial Arts major. I wanted Commonwealth of Massachusetts going to earn $15.00 an hour, to study to be a shop teacher, The Trial Court creamy. Add the lemon zest and softened mascarpone and mix not a bad wage in 1956. The hoping to teach woodworking. Probate and Family Court well. Add the fl our mixture, about ¼ cup at a time, beating well next morning, my friend and I Being a college man would sat- Middlesex Division after each addition. In a small bowl, toss together the strawber- reported to the job site and went isfy my folks and working with Middlesex Probate and Family Court ries with the 1 ½ tablespoons fl our (prevents them from sinking 10-U Commerce Way to the bottom). Gently fold the strawberries into the batter (will be to work. He was handed a pick wood would make Babbononno Woburn, MA 01801 and me a shovel, so much for the happy. (781) 865-4000 thick) and spread evenly in the prepared ciambella pan. Bake for bulldozer and the tractor. At the Once I began my college Docket No. MI21P2362EA about 45 to 55 minutes, or until cake is golden crusted on top, end of the day, I headed home career that September of 1956, Estate of and skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool completely and sift with the palms of my hands cov- my studies and work schedule KENNETH CHARLES MICKEL confectioners’ sugar over top. ered in blood blisters and every at the Seville Theater minimized Date of Death: October 23, 2020 Marianna Bisignano is a psychologist for the Boston Public muscle in my body aching. my time on the street corner, INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Schools and can be reached at [email protected] Babbononno was home, saw and I slowly began to pull away To all persons interested in the above cap- my dilemma, fi lled a basin with from my old friends. At the tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Jeanne warm water and Epsom salts same time, I was developing M. Mickel of North Andover, MA. and made me soak my hands new friendships on campus. Jeanne M. Mickel of North Andover, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal in the liquid. Dad arrived home Most were from inner city, the Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Represen- — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST— tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- bate Code without supervision by the Court. with THE Inventory and accounts are not required to be Itali-EchoɈ Viviana Dragani fi led with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration Johnny Christy from the Personal Representative and can WNTN1550 AM RADIO petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties Streaming are entitled to petition the Court to institute Orchestra formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- www.wntn1550am.com minating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal pro- MUSIC FOR ALL cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, MONDAY-FRIDAY can be obtained from the Petitioner. OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Run date: 06/04/2021 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 4, 2021 THOUGHTS Rooftop Gardening at the Villa Michelangelo by DAN About This & That with Daniel A. DiCenso On Rudyard Kipling’s Barrack-Room Ballads Rudyard Kipling remains commanding offi cer. Ultimately, amongst the most elusive writ- when the fort is under siege, the ers who have escaped easy Indian sacrifi ces his life for his labeling. One is tempted, more commanding offi cer, shielding than 90 years after his death, to him from a bullet and taking level charges of “colonial apolo- a fatal one himself. He dies in gist,” “jingoist,” and “culturally battle but not before making obtuse,” while it is foolish to sure his officer has enough claim that such inferences water to make it through. are impossible to draw from Unexpectedly, the most Kipling’s work it is at least touching poem in the collection as foolish to claim that such is Fuzzy-Wuzzy. It is necessary adjectives present a complete here to look past the obvious and incontestable portrait of racist title and consider the pur- the man. pose of the poem. While not an In truth, Kipling’s sentiments attack on the army it is a salute in areas ranging from the mili- to its formidable opponent, the tary to the cultures of the many Hadendoa people of northeast- lands he set foot in are enig- ern Africa who bravely fought matic and even contradictory. If the British cavalry during the nothing else, he demonstrated conquest of Sudan in the 1880s a fascination with the customs and, though ultimately losing of India and South Africa, albeit to the stronger army, held their through the lenses of a Western own with courage and dignity. Imperialist. There is a poignancy to the Nowhere is the conflicting poem that takes the reader off spectrum of Kipling’s work more guard, but it comes by cumula- evident than in his military tively. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way 10-U Commerce Way 10-U Commerce Way Callaway Banned Bad Luck for the Pinstripes Woburn, MA 01801 Woburn, MA 01801 Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 (781) 865-4000 (781) 865-4000 Through ’22 by MLB The NY Yankees Corey Kluber th Docket No. MI21C0297CA Former NY Mets Manager recently threw the 12 no-hitter Docket No. MI21P2745EA Docket No. MI21D1041DR Estate of In the Matter of DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Mickey Callaway was suspended in Yankees history, the last one GAIL DOWNING HEWITT KIMBERLY ELISE SIMPSON PUBLICATION AND MAILING by Major League Baseball on was by David Cone way back th Date of Death: April 03, 2021 CITATION ON SCOTT T. KNEELAND May 6 through at least the end in 1999. Things were looking PETITION TO CHANGE NAME vs. of the 2022 season following an like roses and then last week, CITATION ON PETITION FOR STACEY L. WEST-KNEELAND FORMAL ADJUDICATION A Petition to Change Name of Adult has investigation of sexual harass- Kluber is out for probably two been filed by Kimberly Elise Simpson of To the Defendant: To all interested persons: Somerville, MA requesting that the court enter The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce ment allegations. months with an injury. The A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with a Decree changing their name to Kimberly requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Shortly after the announce- Yankees haven’t had too much Appointment of Personal Representative Elise Connolly. Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. ment, the LA Angels fired great luck this season, have has been fi led by Laura Hewitt of Wellesley, IMPORTANT NOTICE The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Any person may appear for purposes An Automatic Restraining Order has been Callaway, the team’s pitching they? Decree and Order and for such other relief as of objecting to the petition by filing an entered in this matter preventing you from tak- coach since October 2019. He No-Hit Stuff requested in the Petition. appearance at: Middlesex Probate and ing any action which would negatively impact The Petitioner requests that Laura Hewitt was originally suspended by the This baseball season seems Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE nd of Wellesley, MA be appointed as Personal day of June 14, 2021. This is NOT a hearing Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. team on February 2 when the on pace to shatter the record for Representative(s) of said estate to serve date, but a deadline by which you must fi le You are hereby summoned and required investigation began. no-hitters in a season with four Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised a written appearance if you object to this to serve upon M. DeLacy Crovo, Esq., administration. In a report published on through the first five weeks, proceeding. Law Of fi ces of DeLacy Crovo, Schraffts st IMPORTANT NOTICE Bldg. Powerhouse 200, 529 Main Street, February 1 in The Athletic the most even in that span. Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, th You have the right to obtain a copy of the First Justice of this Court Charlestown, MA 02129 your answer, if any, said Callaway “aggressively Recently, on May 7 , Wade Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Date: May 17, 2021 on or before July 01, 2021. If you fail to do so, pursued’’ several females who Miley threw number six and the court will proceed to the hearing and adju- You have a right to object to this proceeding. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a dication of this action. You are also required to worked in sports media and most recently, two weeks ago, written appearance and objection at this Run Date: 06/04/2021 fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of allegedly sent three of them Corey Kluber threw number Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of the Register of this Court. inappropriate photos. seven. June 29, 2021. Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Another bites the dust. They The record for a single sea- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- LEGAL NOTICE First Justice of this Court. line by which you must fi le a written just never learn that there are son is eight, which happened Date: May 20, 2021 appearance and objection if you object to Commonwealth of Massachusetts things you can’t do and you will in 1884. The odds are that the this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate The Trial Court get caught, they always do. He 1884 record might just be bro- written appearance and objection followed Probate and Family Court Run date: 06/04/2021 by an affi davit of objections within thirty Middlesex Division just fl ushed his credibility down ken this season, huh? (30) days of the return day, action may be the toilet bowl. What a Day For taken without further notice to you. Middlesex Probate and Family Court Lowell Justice Center Still Can’t Stand Sandoval Norm Zauchin UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION 370 Jackson Street, 5th Floor Pablo Sandoval had three hits On May 27, 1955, a member UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Lowell, MA 01852 LEGAL NOTICE PROBATE CODE (MUPC) (978) 656-7700 in his fi rst game back at Fenway of the Boston Red Sox I never A Personal Representative appointed Commonwealth of Massachusetts Park since his horrible period at heard of before had a Babe under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Docket No. MI21P2650EA The Trial Court third base with the Sox ending Ruth kinda day. He knocked istration is not required to fi le an inventory Estate of Probate and Family Court or annual accounts with the Court. Persons JOHN E. MENDOSA mercifully in 2017. The Braves in 10 runs with three home interested in the estate are entitled to notice Middlesex Probate and Family Court Also Known As 10-U Commerce Way beat the Sox 3-1. runs and a double in a 16-0 regarding the administration directly from JACK MENDOSA the Personal Representative and may peti- Woburn, MA 01801 There have been a lotta bad win over the lowly Washington tion the Court in any matter relating to the Date of Death: March 22, 2021 (781) 865-4000 trades or acquisitions made by Senators. I was too young to estate, including the distribution of assets INFORMAL PROBATE Docket No. MI21D1102DR the Sox over the years, bring- remember Norm Whatshisname and expenses of administration. PUBLICATION NOTICE DIVORCE SUMMONS BY ing Pablo here was among the since I was only 7 years old at Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, To all persons interested in the above cap- PUBLICATION AND MAILING dumbest ever. the time. First Justice of this Court. tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Sharon JACKNA FELIX Date: June 01, 2021 M. Mendosa of Concord, MA, a Will has been vs. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate admitted to informal probate. MELODIE FELIX Run date: 06/04/2021 Sharon M. Mendosa of Concord, MA has LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE been informally appointed as the Personal To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce Representative of the estate to serve without Commonwealth of Massachusetts NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE surety on the bond. requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. The Trial Court Notice is hereby given by Todisco LEGAL NOTICE The estate is being administered under Probate and Family Court informal procedure by the Personal Represen- The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. Services, Inc., of 171 Boston Street, Commonwealth of Massachusetts tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- An Automatic Restraining Order has been Middlesex Probate and Family Court Salem, MA pursuant to the provisions The Trial Court bate Code without supervision by the Court. entered in this matter preventing you from tak- 10-U Commerce Way of Mass G.L. c. 255, Section 39A, that Probate and Family Court Inventory and accounts are not required to be ing any action which would negatively impact Woburn, MA 01801 they will sell the following vehicles on fi led with the Court, but interested parties are the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE (781) 865-4000 or after June 05, 2021 beginning at Middlesex Probate and Family Court Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. entitled to notice regarding the administration Docket No. MI21P0553EA 9:00 a.m. by public or private sale to 10-U Commerce Way You are hereby summoned and required to satisfy their garage keepers lien for Woburn, MA 01801 from the Personal Representative and can Estate of petition the Court in any matter relating to the serve upon Jackna Felix, 6 Light Guard Drive, towing, storage, and notices of sale. (781) 865-4000 Medford, MA 02155 your answer, if any, on or ALAN LOUIS SCHNEYER estate, including distribution of assets and 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT Docket No. MI21P2748EA before July 01, 2021. If you fail to do so, the Also Known As expenses of administration. Interested parties Vin # KMHCU4AE9GU139626 Estate of are entitled to petition the Court to institute court will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- ALAN SCHNEYER tion of this action. You are also required to fi le a DONNA MARIE HAYES formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Date of Death: November 18, 2020 1996 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER minating or restricting the powers of Personal copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the Vin # JT3HN87R2T0026146 Also Known As Register of this Court. CITATION ON PETITION FOR DONNA ELLEN HAYES, Representatives appointed under informal pro- 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, FORMAL ADJUDICATION ELLEN MARIE HAYES cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Vin # 1N4BA41EX4C869626 can be obtained from the Petitioner. First Justice of this Court. To all interested persons: Date of Death: April 27, 2021 Run date: 06/04/2021 Date: May 20, 2021 A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY CITATION ON PETITION FOR Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Appointment of Personal Representative Vin # JT2BF28KX10294770 has been fi led by Elisa J. Brown of Concord, FORMAL ADJUDICATION Run date: 06/04/2021 Vehicles are being stored at multiple Todisco MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Services, Inc. locations, and may be viewed To all interested persons: LEGAL NOTICE Decree and Order and for such other relief as by appointment only. A Petition for Formal Adjudication of requested in the Petition. Intestacy and Appointment of Personal NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The Petitioner requests that Elisa J. Brown Signed Representative has been fi led by Jonathan Notice is hereby given by D & G Towing and of Concord, MA be appointed as Personal Todisco Services, Inc. M. Spirn, Esq. of Waltham, MA requesting Auto Repair Services, Inc. 2 Emery Road, LEGAL NOTICE Representative(s) of said estate to serve Run dates: 05/21, 05/28, 06/04/2021 that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order Allston, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised and for such other relief as requested in the Mass General Laws, Chapter 255, Section 39A, Commonwealth of Massachusetts administration. Petition. that they will sell the following vehicles on or The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE The Petitioner requests that Jonathan M. IMPORTANT NOTICE after June 12, 2021 beginning at 10:00 AM Probate and Family Court You have the right to obtain a copy of the Spirn, Esq. of Waltham, MA be appointed as Suffolk Division Commonwealth of Massachusetts Personal Representative(s) of said estate to by public or private sale to satisfy their garage Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. The Trial Court serve With Surety on the bond in unsuper- keepers lien for towing, storage, and notices Suffolk Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court vised administration. of sale: 24 New Chardon Street To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a Boston, MA 02114 written appearance and objection at this Middlesex Probate and Family Court IMPORTANT NOTICE 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY VIN # 4T1BF1FK0DU206659 (617) 788-8300 Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10-U Commerce Way You have the right to obtain a copy of the June 24, 2021. Woburn, MA 01801 Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Docket No. SU21P0550EA This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- (781) 865-4000 You have a right to object to this proceeding. VIN # JTEHF21AX30134938 Estate of line by which you must fi le a written Docket No. MI21C0357CA To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA ROBERT WOHLGEMUTH appearance and objection if you object to written appearance and objection at this In the Matter of VIN # KMHDU46DX7U132172 Date of Death: December 24, 2020 this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of written appearance and objection followed ASHLEY VICTORIA HOLLAND 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA June 29, 2021. INFORMAL PROBATE by an affi davit of objections within thirty CITATION ON VIN # 1N4BA41E14C881163 This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- PUBLICATION NOTICE (30) days of the return day, action may be PETITION TO CHANGE NAME line by which you must fi le a written 2007 DODGE RAM 150 To all persons interested in the above cap- taken without further notice to you. A Petition to Change Name of Adult appearance and objection if you object to VIN # 1D7HU18N97S120767 tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Geoffrey this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION has been filed by Ashley Victoria Holland 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER M. Mason of Newton, MA, a Will has been written appearance and objection followed UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM of Wilmington, MA requesting that the court VIN # 1GNDT13S022512058 admitted to informal probate. by an affi davit of objections within thirty PROBATE CODE (MUPC) enter a Decree changing their name to Ashley Geoffrey M. Mason of Newton, MA has A Personal Representative appointed Victoria Holland Pham. (30) days of the return day, action may be 2007 TOYOTA AVALON been informally appointed as the Personal taken without further notice to you. VIN # 4T1BK36B87U248301 under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- IMPORTANT NOTICE Representative of the estate to serve without istration is not required to fi le an inventory Any person may appear for purposes UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA surety on the bond. or annual accounts with the Court. Persons of objecting to the petition by filing an UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM VIN # 3VWSF71K35M634369 The estate is being administered under interested in the estate are entitled to notice appearance at: Middlesex Probate and PROBATE CODE (MUPC) 2001 HONDA CIVIC informal procedure by the Personal Representa- regarding the administration directly from Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return A Personal Representative appointed VIN # 2HGES16551H500582 tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate the Personal Representative and may peti- day of June 23, 2021. This is NOT a hearing under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory tion the Court in any matter relating to the date, but a deadline by which you must fi le istration is not required to fi le an inventory 2016 FORD FOCUS and accounts are not required to be fi led with VIN # 1FADP3E20GL244786 estate, including the distribution of assets a written appearance if you object to this or annual accounts with the Court. Persons the Court, but interested parties are entitled and expenses of administration. proceeding. interested in the estate are entitled to notice 2005 DODGE NEON to notice regarding the administration from regarding the administration directly from VIN # 1B3ES66S15D146601 the Personal Representative and can petition Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, the Court in any matter relating to the estate, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court the Personal Representative and may peti- 2003 PONTIAC VIBE including distribution of assets and expenses of Date: May 27, 2021 Date: May 26, 2021 tion the Court in any matter relating to the VIN # 5Y2SL62883Z439694 estate, including the distribution of assets administration. Interested parties are entitled to Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Vehicles are being stored at D & G Towing and expenses of administration. petition the Court to institute formal proceedings Run date: 06/04/2021 Run Date: 06/04/2021 and Auto Repair Services, Inc., and may be and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, ing the powers of Personal Representatives First Justice of this Court. viewed by appointment only. appointed under informal procedure. A copy Date: June 01, 2021 Signed of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate D & G Towing from the Petitioner. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Run date: 06/04/2021 Run dates: 05/28, 06/04, 06/11/2021 Run date: 06/04/2021 PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 4, 2021

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

If the Bruins are successful in wiping the smiles off the Isles and Remembering thus sending them back to their home just west of New York City for the start of an extended summer break, it will be the fi rst time Jack Dempsey in Photos the Black and Gold will have been able to accomplish the feat. For while the team from oh-so-close — around 200 miles — comes Born: June 24, 1895 to the Garden every year during the regular season, they have Died: May 31, 1983 been a rarity on Causeway Street once the Stanley Cup Playoffs get under way. Only twice have the two teams tangled in the playoffs — and it was a long time ago — nearly 40 years now. And those two meet- ings came during a unique period in the history of the Islanders — when the Isles were indisputably the rulers of the roost in the National Hockey League. For half a decade in the early 1980s they were the preeminent team in the NHL, winning four consecutive Stanley Cup Championships while making it to the fi nal round fi ve years in a row. With the entrance of Seattle into the league this coming fall — a move that will extend the NHL into a 32-team circuit — we may never see such domination again in the world of professional hockey. But way back when the Isles were invincible, taking on all comers in a dramatic display of prowess and talent. And it was during that time that the Crew from Causeway Street took on the Islanders. The fi rst playoff meeting took place in 1980, on the heels of a regular season that saw the B’s fi nish second in the Adams Division with a 46-21-13 record across 70 regular season games. A big posi- tive for the season was the performance of rookie defenseman Ray Bourque, who amassed 65 points and was named the NHL Rookie of the Year. The B’s got by the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a pre- liminary round series but then lost to the Islanders, 4-1. Three years later in 1983 the Bruins put together a memorable regular season, going 50-20-10 across 80 games while accumulat- ing 110 points to lead the entire NHL. The B’s then began the playoffs by banishing the Quebec Nordiques in the Adams Division semifi nals 3-1, and followed that up by eliminating the Buffalo Sabres in the hard fought division fi nals 4-3 that went the full seven games. The showdown with the Islanders, a team that was seeking its fourth consecutive Stanley Cup title, came in the Wales Conference Finals. Let’s just say that the Islanders, fresh off a 4-2 series victory over the arch-rival Rangers, put on a veritable scoring clinic in the series with the B’s, terminating their hopes of gaining a berth in the Stanley Cup Final in a resounding fashion, 4-2. And while the B’s did manage to come away with those two victo- ries, they were demolished in the other four contests as the Islanders scored a total of 28 goals — yes, that’s right, 28. The New Yorkers won that quartet of games by 5-2, 7-3, 8-3 and 8-4 counts. Interestingly, Bruins goalie Pete Peters played the entire six games and was never pulled from any of those four one-sided scoring affairs. The Islanders then went on to capture their fourth consecutive Cup, sweeping the Wayne Gretsky led Edmonton Oilers. 4-0. Later, there would be a 23-season span — from 1993 until 2016 — in which the Islanders failed to win a playoff series. Just think about that for a few moments. For those of a certain age in the Boston area, there still are memo- ries of the era in which the Bruins went 29 years without winning the Stanley Cup, a drought that ended with Bobby Orr’s Cup winning score in the 1970 Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues. The worst portion of those 29 years without a Cup that ended with Orr’s goal was an eight-year span from the spring of 1960 through the spring of 1967 in which the B’s failed to qualify for the playoffs. It is interesting that those years coincided with the last eight seasons of the Original Six era. But, although the B’s did go nearly three complete decades without winning the Cup, they did at least experience long playoff runs on a few occasions. Now think about the Islanders not even getting past the fi rst round of the playoffs for 23 years. That has to hurt. And it sure would test even a most fervent fan’s faith in the franchise. But that’s the way life was for the Islanders for nearly a quarter of century. The last regular season game in April was the last con- test until opening night the following October. Following a second round playoff series victory against Pittsburgh in 1993, the Isles did not win again in the postseason until 2016 when they defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 in the fi rst round. More recently, the Islanders have defi nitely improved, having clinched a berth in the playoffs for the third consecutive season. Their trip to the Conference Finals last summer, where they lost to the Florida Panthers, 4-2, was their deepest run in the postseason since the aforementioned 1993 playoffs. The Islanders began the current playoffs by eliminating Pittsburgh and its star player, Sidney Crosby. It also prevented current Pittsburgh coach and former Bruins bench boss Mike Sullivan from having a matchup with his former team. But there’s at least one Bruin who is in an interesting position when it comes to the Bruins-Islanders series. B’s defenseman Charlie McAvoy grew up in the town of Long Beach on Long Island, where he was born just before Christmas (December 21st) in 1997. An Islanders fan as a youngster, he later enrolled at Boston University where he played two years for then Terrier head coach David Quinn, who was recently dismissed as coach of the Rangers. In two seasons on Commonwealth Avenue, he amassed 49 points across 73 games. He had the ultimate baptism of fi re by playing in his fi rst NHL game during the 2017 playoffs, a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on April 12, 2017. Denied a Cup when the Bruins lost to St. Louis in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, he’s now in his fi fth con- secutive playoff run. Will the cheers continue on Causeway? We’ll know before the second weekend of June.