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Pictured, L-R: Chef Pino, Jimmy Martorano, Marnie Martorano, Victor Catricala, Mimi Geloso, and Donato Frattaroli, proprietor of Victory Point in Quincy. News Briefs (Photo by Tommy Colbert Photography) by Sal Giarratani If the people in the picture a project that took up a lot of Frattaroli’s Il Molo Restaurant above look a little tired, they energy and time for several days in Boston’s North End pitched should be. before Thanksgiving. This feat in as well. What’s Happened to Journalism 101? Members of the St. Joseph’s was coordinated and carried out Then came the task of deliv- Recently, NY’s Governor Andrew Cuomo came to the Society of Boston and Victory by Michelle Geloso and Marnie & ering the 700 meals. Eddie defense of President Trump calling the way the media Point Restaurant at Marina Bay Jim Martorano with much appre- Summers, President of the has treated Trump as nasty, unprofessional, and biased. in Quincy cooked and distrib- ciated help from John, Brian, St. Joseph’s Society, Vice Jim Accosta from CNN stated that President Trump uted 700 Thanksgiving meals Carolyn, Scott and Mathew. President Anthony Boyd, volun- “goes back to being another crackpot on the internet.” to the New England Center for The Thanksgiving project teers from St. Leonard’s parish Meanwhile, Lester Holt interviewed President-elect Joe Homeless Veterans, the Amy would not have been possible supervised by the pastor him- Biden on prime time and asked one silly question after Lowell House, the Beacon House without the capable touch of self, Fr. Michael Della Penna, another. Hard questions are obviously verboten. Just a and St. Joseph’s Parish, as well Donato Frattaroli and his mag- OFM, assisted in completing little chit-chat between fi shing buddies. It is going to be as to some of the neediest fami- nifi cent chef Pino of Quincy’s the deliveries. sickening to watch the media not do its job. Journalism lies in Boston’s North End. It was Victory Point Restaurant. Even All in all, a job well done. 101 is dead. Back the Blue PAC Supports Georgia Senate Candidates, Nazzaro Center Turkey Giveaway for Seniors David Perdue And Kelly Loeffl er The BCYF Nazzaro Center, The fate of our country comes down to Georgia. The along with Rep. Michlewitz coming months will result in unprecedented political and Sen. Boncore, held a spending and attention on the two U.S. Senate runoff th Turkey Giveaway for seniors elections on January 5 , 2021. on Monday, November 23rd. We all know what is in store if Joe Biden ultimately A huge thank you to all who takes the White House in January — we cannot participated and especially allow the Democrats to control the senate, too. The to Rep. Michelwitz’s offi ce for political implications will destroy our country as we donating the turkeys!!! know it! Here are few of the pics. The Democrats are already pumping millions of dol- lars into the campaigns of Republican opponets Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, while former candidate for Georgia governor, Stacey Abrams is actively calling for citizens to move to Georgia just to vote in the runoff elections! Pro-law and order House candidates have been elected all across the country in the last few weeks, and we need to continue to hold the majority of seats in the Senate. (Continued on Page 11)

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Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Turiello Nostra PARTS II & III A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. Fact vs. Fiction Diane J. Modica, Chairperson, Commission for Social Justice, THE APPLES OF THE HESPERIDES Massachusetts Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America This week in a continuing effort to present more balanced information about Christopher Columbus, the Commission for Social Justice of the Massachusetts Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America looks at Columbus: Fact vs. Fiction, a document prepared by the National Order Sons and Daughters of Italy. This is Parts II and III of that document.

PART II: with Columbus. There was no of Panama, Honduras and What Columbus Accomplished written history about these vast Venezuela. continents before his arrival in • Columbus’ trans-Atlan- HISTORICAL 1492. tic route laid the foundation • Columbus proved that it NAVIGATIONAL for future navigation in the was possible to safely cross the • Columbus was the first region. His maps were used by Atlantic Ocean. European to realize the full Amerigo Vespucci (after whom • Columbus founded the fi rst importance of the Atlantic wind the American continent takes permanent European settlement pattern called the prevailing its name), whose maps were in the Western Hemisphere, Westerlies, which blew steadily used by later explorers of South Hispaniola (now Haiti and the west to east. This convinced America. Dominican Republic). him it was possible to sail west • The route across the Atlantic • Columbus was the fi rst to with the Trade Winds to the New Ocean that Columbus charted open relations between Europe World and return to Europe in the 15th century is still used and the Western Hemisphere. with the Westerlies. by sailors today. His voyages mark the begin- • During his four trans- • Columbus introduced the ning of more than 500 years of atlantic voyages, Columbus principle of compass variation cultural, economic, and political chartered the route for what (the variation at any point on relations between Europe and today are the islands of Cuba, the Earth’s surface between the the Americas. Haiti, the Dominican Republic, direction to magnetic and geo- • The recorded history of the Puerto Rico, Jamaica, the graphic north) and observed the Western Hemisphere begins Lesser Antilles and the coasts rotation of the Pole star.

PART III: Columbus memorabilia, includ- law declaring the second Monday Why We Should Celebrate ing his desk, papers, and the in October Columbus Day. Prometheus Bound by Peter Paul Rubens, Circa 1611 to 1612, Columbus Day cross he used to claim the • Columbus Day also com- Philadelphia Museum of Art • Columbus Day recognizes New World for Spain. These memorates the arrival on the achievements of a great are in the Columbus Chapel in these shores of more than 5 The legend concerning the is also represented in a sculp- Renaissance explorer who Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. million Italians beginning in apples of the Hesperides starts tured wall plaque that is now founded the first permanent • In 1905, Colorado became 1880. Today, the children and with the marriage of Jupiter, in the National Museum at European settlement in the New the first state to declare grandchildren of these early chief of all Roman gods, to the Naples, Italy. Hercules shot and World. The arrival of Columbus Columbus Day a holiday. Italian Americans constitute goddess named Juno. The wed- killed the eagle; then he freed in 1492 marks the beginning • In 1971, Columbus Day the nation’s fi fth largest ethnic ding was attended by all other Prometheus from his bonds. of recorded history in America became a federal holiday in all group, according to the U.S. deities, who brought beautiful In gratitude, Prometheus and opened relations between 50 states after Congress passed a Census Bureau. gifts. The grandmother of the advised Hercules not to enter the Americas and the rest of bride brought a wedding gift the sacred garden of Juno, but the world. Columbus Day cele- of golden apples growing on to send Atlas, the father of the brates the beginning of cultural LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE live branches. As soon as the Hesperides, to fetch the apples exchange between America and ceremonies had ended, the for him. Europe. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court branches were planted in the Continuing his outward jour- • After Columbus, millions of Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court sacred garden of Juno. The ney, Hercules fi nally came to European immigrants brought Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court South Hesperides, three daughters the sacred garden of Juno. It their art, music, science, medi- 208 Cambridge Street 10-U Commerce Way of Atlas, and a goddess named was located near the spot where cine, philosophy and religious Cambridge, MA 02141 Woburn, MA 01801 (617) 768-5800 (781) 865-4000 Hesperis, were directed to cul- Atlas was holding the sky on principles to America. These Docket No. MI20P5280EA Docket No. MI20P5272EA tivate and watch over the grow- his shoulders. Remembering contributions have helped ing trees. The golden fruit soon the advice of Prometheus, Estate of Estate of shape the United States and SHARON E. RUSSELL DAVID L. NOCELLA became known as the apples of Hercules offered to relieve Atlas include Greek democracy, Date of Death: August 26, 2020 Date of Death: October 22, 2020 the Hesperides. The girls were of the weight temporarily if Roman law, Judeo-Christian CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR negligent in their duties and he would gather the golden ethics and the belief that all FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION frequently plucked off apples apples from the garden. Atlas men are created equal. To all interested persons: To all interested persons: for themselves. Consequently, agreed, fetched the apples, • Columbus Day is one of A Petition for Formal Probate of Will A Petition for Formal Adjudication of with Appointment of Personal Representa- Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Juno sent a large serpent to and returned shortly thereaf- America’s oldest holidays. The tive has been fi led by Andrea M. Green of Representative JCU DGGP ſNGF D[ Susan guard the fruit. This monster ter. Hercules soon discovered tradition of observing Columbus North Reading, MA requesting that the Court Nocella of Woburn, MA requesting that the had a hundred heads that slept that Atlas did not intend to Day dates back to the 18th cen- enter a formal Decree and Order and for such Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for other relief as requested in the Petition. such other relief as requested in the Petition. at different intervals, so that it resume his great burden, but tury in this country. It was fi rst The Petitioner requests that Andrea M. The Petitioner requests that Susan Nocella was ever watchful. The eleventh instead offered to deliver the celebrated on October 12, 1792, Green of North Reading, MA be appointed of Woburn, MA be appointed as Personal task required of Hercules was apples himself. Having this when the New York Society of as Personal Representative(s) of said estate Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- to serve Without Surety on the bond in an out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised to bring back to the king, at the great weight upon his back Tammany honored Columbus unsupervised administration. administration. th city of Tiryns, the apples of the prevented Hercules from resort- on the 300 anniversary of his IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE Hesperides. ing to any kind of force against fi rst voyage. You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the The journey to the sacred gar- Atlas. Using caution and wit, • Columbus Day is a patri- Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. den of Juno took Hercules into Hercules pretended to agree otic holiday. In fact, the Pledge To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a 6QFQUQ[QWQT[QWTCVVQTPG[OWUVſNGC the Caucasus Mountains where to the proposal of Atlas, but of Allegiance was written in written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this he came upon Prometheus, begged him to hold the sky just 1892 in honor of the 400th Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of December 21, 2020. December 22, 2020. still bound to the rock. We long enough to permit a pad anniversary of his fi rst voyage. This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- remember Prometheus as the to be placed on his head. The That year, President Benjamin line by which you must fi le a written NKPG D[ YJKEJ [QW OWUV ſNG C YTKVVGP Secondary Titan who stole fi re gullible Atlas laid the apples on Harrison declared Columbus appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely VJKU RTQEGGFKPI +H [QW HCKN VQ ſNG C VKOGN[ from the gods and gave it to the ground and took back the Day a legal holiday. written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed mankind. Later, he displeased sky. As soon as the weight was • The United States has long by an affi davit of objections within thirty D[ CP CHſFCXKV QH QDLGEVKQPU YKVJKP VJKTV[ Jupiter, so he was chained to transferred, Hercules picked up admired Columbus. America has (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. this rock. Each day a giant the golden fruit and started his more monuments to Columbus UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION eagle tore at his liver, which journey back home. than any nation in the world, UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM grew whole again each night. After receiving the apples, according to the Christopher PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) The best artistic representa- the king immediately returned Columbus Encyclopedia. A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- tion of this legend has been them to the Hesperides because • The United States has istration is not required to fi le an inventory KUVTCVKQPKUPQVTGSWKTGFVQſNGCPKPXGPVQT[ portrayed on an eight-foot-high it was not considered proper a significant collection of or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons oil-on-canvas masterpiece by that such sacred fruit remain interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from Peter Paul Rubens. It is enti- in anyone else’s keeping. the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- tled Prometheus Bound, and DIAMONDS tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the is owned by the Philadelphia NEXT ISSUE: estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets ROLEX and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. Museum of Art. Prometheus Hercules and the Hellhound ESTATE JEWELRY Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Bought & Sold First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: November 23, 2020 Date: November 23, 2020 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. 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OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: NEW Health COVID-19 Testing Sites To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of in North End and Charlestown: civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better than we found it. Hours and Locations for Winter 2020 EDITORIAL NEW Health, a federally Both sites will remain open as 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and qualified health center and long as needed, and locations has been moved into the alley- an affi liate of Massachusetts and hours are as follows for the way directly behind NEW Health Police Reform Bill a Step Backwards General Hospital and Boston winter months. at 332 Hanover Street in order by Sal Giarratani Medical Center, will continue The Charlestown site is open to provide more cover from the to offer COVID-19 testing in Monday through Friday, 1:00 elements; the entrance is on As a retired police offi cer with 28 years of service, I believe Charlestown and the North p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and has been North Bennet Street. Walk-up the Police Reform Bill that came out of the conference com- End this season. The testing moved indoors to the Crossroads patients only. mittee up on Beacon Hill is a big step BACKWARDS on the sites opened this past summer Resource Center at 15 Tufts Appointments are required issues that law enforcement work so hard on and now looks to all NEW Health patients and Street; both drive-up and walk- and can be made by calling most assuredly to hurt law enforcement and public safety. A all residents of both neighbor- up options remain available. 617-643-8000 for the North nd vote was scheduled for December 2 (Wednesday) hoods, regardless of symptoms The North End site is open End location and 857-238-1100 Kevin Plunkett, president, of the Emerald Society of Boston or insurance. Tuesday and Thursday, from for the Charlestown location. says of this legislation, “While we fully support positive changes for all moving forward, this bill has missed its mark. I agree this bill shouldn’t even be under consideration. It is time for a reset creating an open process to develop common sense John L. Forbes reform in the next session.” This Police Reform Bill does not protect or serve anyone. It John L. (Jack) Forbes of Quincy, Director of the East Boston Social would make police offi cers second class citizens by denying formerly of Woburn, passed away on Centers for many years. He was them the due process given to all other Massachusetts Public November 24, 2020. well respected in both communities Employees. As written, the newly formed Massachusetts Peace Beloved husband of the late Nora and was a role model and mentor to Offi cer Standards and Training Commission would be able to Theresa Forbes. Son of the late countless young men and women. revoke an offi cer’s certifi cation before that offi cer has a right John J. and Ethel Forbes. Devoted Many of them are currently active to challenge discipline, in many cases even before internal father of John and wife Cindy of East in community service today. Jack investigations are completed! This is absurd! There is no Boston, William and wife Susan of ended his working career as a lead fairness if offi cers can be stripped of their livelihood based Methuen, Peter and wife Kathleen of investigator for The Massachusetts on unsubstantiated claims. Other public employees such as Braintree, Ann Sullivan and husband Treasury, Abandoned Property teachers have certifi cation — but their due process rights are Duane, Mary Gallotto and husband Division. protected by the law. Police offi cers deserve no less than all Mario, Paul and wife Susie, Joan He was a wonderful, caring father other public employees. and husband Jim, Terry Free and and Papa. Jack was loved by many. On Tuesday, (November 1st) apparently both branches of the husband Mark, all of Quincy, and In lieu of fl owers, donations in Jack’s state legislature passed the police reform bill and sent it on to Michael of East Boston. Brother of memory can be made to Quincy the governor’s offi ce where it awaits the governor’s action on it. the late Joan Logue and husband Joe of Orono, ME and Catholic Academy, 370 Hancock Street, North Quincy, I urge folks to contact the governor’s offi ce and urge Governor brother-in-law of Peggy and Sally Donohoe. Jack is also MA 02171, or The Jack and Terry Forbes Scholarship Charlie Baker to veto this bill which was rushed through the survived by 34 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, Fund, 104 Byron Street, East Boston, MA 02128. legislature and I also urge all citizens to also contact their State many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Normally, the funeral is an opportunity for the Representatives and Senators urging them not to override the Jack was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean community to gather in support of one another. Although veto but to get back to work on re-writing this rushed bill. War and was a lifetime member of The Disabled American we cannot gather together with Jack’s family at this Veterans. He was also a graduate of the University of time, friends may still offer their support by visiting: Missouri and received his Master’s Degree from the BU www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory School of Social Work. He began his career as a Group or video message. For those who cannot access the In Remembrance Worker at Denison House in Dorchester eventually website, please call 1-800-KEOHANE to have your becoming Executive Director. He was also Executive message added. Joseph “Dom” Compochiaro June 21, 1938 – December 8, 2014 Sixth Anniversary Maria Florencia Lucia (Zuzolo) Leone

Maria Florencia Lucia the West End. Cherished (Zuzolo) Leone of the grandmother of Tabitha, West End passed away on Nicholas, Christa, Jennifer, November 23, 2020. Frank, and Sophia; great- She was a loyal and grandmother of Cameron, dependable employee Everly, Miles, Madilyn, of Shriners Hospital for Jordan, and Grayson. Dear Children in Boston and the sister of Frank Zuzolo of former North End Nursing Cambridge, Theodoro Zuzolo Home. of ME, and Aminda Daviduk Beloved daughter of of Kingston, NH. Also the late Giuseppe and survived by loving nieces and Carmela (De Guglielmo) nephews and a dear friend to Zuzolo. Loving wife of the many. Funeral services are late Frank J. Leone. Loving private. In lieu of fl owers, devoted mother of Frank please make donations Everyday in some small way Leone and his wife Suzanne to: Shriners Hospital for of Somerville, Maria C. Children, 51 Blossom Street, Memories of you come our way. Leone of the West End, Boston, MA 02114. Carmela Branco and her husband Louie of For online condolences, please visit: Though absent, you are always near Londonderry, NH, and Joseph P. Leone of www.watermanboston.com. Still missed, loved, and always dear. May She Rest in Peace PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 4, 2020 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Excitement on Santa Claus Lane by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING Note: L’Anno Bello is reprinting articles that were written before the Coronavirus pandemic. OUT LOUD Obviously, advice on gatherings and reunions contained within are not applicable to this current time by Sal Giarratani when social distancing (and mask wearing!) is the best practice. Please read these articles as a tes- tament to the joy and love that imbues Italian celebrations — and as suggestions for ways to spend time in the future once this pandemic is fi nally over. Mental Health Issues Hit Third Rail? gift-bringer in Italy remains La As a retired police sergeant minds, anything is possible. Befana, the kindly witch who for the Massachusetts These sad souls who end up circles the world on Epiphany Department of Mental Health untreated on our streets and Eve, Babbo Natale yields enor- for 28 years, I believe what tran- in our communities are always mous presence there as well, and sit commuters are seeing in the five minutes from midnight. Italian children write letters to New York subways is truly mad- Lately, it seems midnight has the merry, red-suited man. ness gone off the rails. If it can been repeatedly reached down St. Nicholas, Santa Claus’s happen there, it can happen in the N.Y. subways. When folks predecessor, even boasts his anywhere. go untreated out in the streets, own feast day on the 6th of What has been happening sometimes they lash out at oth- December. My grandmother most recently in New York City ers, too. Pushing commuters hails from the southern Italian shows positive proof that there in front of incoming subway city of Bari, which holds the is an ongoing mental health trains is about as bad as things relics of the saint, and as pandemic in the Big Apple and could be. These perpetrators such la Festa di San Nicola, or it appears it’s going from bad to are a danger to themselves and St. Nicholas’s Day, endures as worse with seemingly New York everyone around them. one of her most cherished holi- City Hall barely acknowledg- When is it going to be time for days. She still speaks fondly of ing the problem staring them state and local public offi cials The Christmas season that The idea of Santa Claus may citywide celebrations on this day, clearly in the face! across America to see that they most wonderful time of the seem rather strange, even replete with parades and proces- During my DMH career, I have a serious public health year, is fully upon us! I feel its bizarre. Here is a man who lives sions, most centered around the also worked as a mental health crisis both for the untreated merriment whenever I take a in the North Pole, wears red, Basilica di San Nicola. In other assistant on an acute in-patient who roam around and the sip of spicy eggnog, its velvety owns a toyshop run by elves, areas of Europe, St. Nicholas’s unit for six years in the ’70s and innocent people sometimes texture warming me inside with and hops aboard a sleigh to Day functions as a quaint early ’80s. What I see on the caught in their crosshairs? Who the taste of the holidays. On deliver presents to children on and charming precursor to streets of American cities today is addressing the increasing the day before Advent, my hus- Christmas Eve. Why is this fi g- Christmas, a day devoted to the is a systemic failure to address shortage of psych beds in the band and I decorated our home ure so attached to the holiday happiness of children. Children what should be crystal clear. city’s hospitals? All folks hear for Christmas, setting up our season? Like most Christmas in Germany, Hungary and the Cities like New York and Boston is silence from those in power. small tree and placing an ever- symbols, Santa Claus derives Czech Republic leave their shoes have many untreated folks out Their inactions tell me they green wreath on our door. The from both Christian and pagan or boots on the windowsills on the streets and politicians don’t know what to do and they twinkling lights of these adorn- roots. Some of his characteris- during the eve of St. Nicholas’s everywhere don’t know how are caught up in a sea of benign ments shine through even the tics hearken back to the Norse feast, only to fi nd them fi lled with to deal with it effectively. This neglect. Is the problem too big darkest midwinter night, while god Odin, who led a wild hunt candy and trinkets in the morn- issue is now some 40 years old for them? Is it too costly to fi x? the greenery reminds me that across the midwinter night sky ing. Polish children fi nd small and started when states started Should they just pretend they the cycle of life rolls on despite on an eight-legged stallion. bags of candy tucked under their closing inpatient facilities and see nothing? Or will they step the blustery cold of the season. Children would leave carrots pillows, while their counterparts sending them from the back up to the plate and do some- Christmas carols, ubiquitous out overnight for Odin’s horse, in France bake gingerbread and wards to the back streets and thing? It’s always easy to place on the radio now, compose to similar to the tradition of offer- brioche to mark the holiday. My the subways where they can the blame elsewhere. Doing soundtrack of my days now, ing cookies and milk to Santa family honors St. Nicholas’s Day cause havoc. nothing does nothing! fi lling them with the sounds of Claus. Elves also form a major with customs that awaken my Is anyone really surprised The bottom line can’t be to jingle bells. However, the most part of Scandinavian folklore, inner child. My husband’s par- that for over 45 years now let these troubled souls roam inescapable symbol of secular where tales abounded of magical ents bless and distribute candy with the unlocking of those around us because not only is it Christmas celebrations remains creatures who were especially canes on this day, sharing the bad old back wards, we as a unfair to them but it is causing the jolly man in the North Pole active during the Twelve Days of joy of this nostalgic treat. I bake society have created something a public health and safety issue himself — Santa Claus! Santa Christmas. Nevertheless, Santa an eggnog cake for this feast. even worse for those suffering for those who are innocent and Claus appears everywhere nowa- Claus’s most immediate ancestor Silky and warm, studded with with chronic and quite severe end up paying the price. We days, from thrones in shopping is St. Nicholas of Myra, a fourth- golden raisins and topped with psychiatric issues? The so- have elected politicians who malls to television ads, from century bishop hailing from Asia a brown sugar streusel, this called cure of the ’70s was to seem to shut their eyes and cookie faces to household deco- Minor, now modern-day Turkey. cake tastes like the Christmas unlock the doors and free folks hope that when they open them rations. Sometimes, Santa Claus St. Nicholas became famous for festivities. As its scent fi lls the from physical bondage while again, everything will be fi xed. I manifests as the elegant Father his generosity, eventually serving air, I become thankful for the doing next to nothing about the thought we lived in a sane soci- Christmas — a serious-faced as the patron saint of children. pleasures of home and hearth constant pain these folks must ety but the status quo on the man clad in long, intricate robes, His association with gift-giving that form the crux of holidays feel during their every waking issue of mental illness seems holding a staff. More often, how- stems from a famous legend in like St. Nicholas’s Day. hour. insane to me. ever, he is a rotund, merry-faced which he secretly made gifts of Though the modern age seems When people suffer from a This has to change. It’s up man with a bushy white beard gold to three sisters too poor to bent on commercializing Santa horrible form of disease that to all of us. Doing nothing only and a red suit, a bag burst- afford a dowry. The very name Claus, we should pay attention separates them from reality gets you more of the same and ing with gifts slung around his “Santa Claus” is a corruption of to the true signifi cance of this playing havoc and altering their the same is failing everyone. shoulder. Though Santa Claus “St. Nicholas,” hailing from enigmatic and jovial fi gure. A has become a prominent fi gure Dutch settlers who brought the combination of Christian and in Christmas commercialism, at fi gure of Sinterklaas to America. pagan roots, Santa Claus cel- his purest form he is a comfort- In other countries, such as ebrates the values of compassion Virtual Community Meeting ing symbol of the mirth, goodwill England, Santa Claus’s name is and kindness. The feast day of and kindness which characterize “Father Christmas.” This corre- his predecessor St. Nicholas this season. This complex char- sponds to his Italian moniker as honors children and is imbued acter even has his own holiday well, as the jolly man is known as with the optimism and gen- Urban Renewal Community Meeting on December 6th, a day abound- Babbo Natale — literally, “Father erosity that characterizes the ing with Christmas history! Christmas.” Though the premiere Christmas season. While it may Thursday, December 10 Zoom Link: ELWO\I]K6: seem far too easy to impatiently 6:00 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 wait for Christmas’s arrival, St. Meeting ID: 161 968 9873 NorthN End Journey A Memoiroir Nicholas’s Day serves as a wel- Event Description: A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT come reminder that the whole 7KH%RVWRQ3ODQQLQJDQG'HYHORSPHQW$JHQF\LQYLWHVWKHWKH:HVW North EndEnd JoJourney,urn the memoir written by a former North Ender recrecallsalls hishis Advent period brims with unique (QGDQGVXUURXQGLQJQHLJKERUVIRUDFRPPXQLW\PHHWLQJ to meet days as a StillmanStillm Street resident in the 1940s. Stephen Zubrickibricki the auauthorthor and special holidays that reveal members of its Urban Renewal Team and to hear updates to the recounts his days as a student at St. Mary’s school, an altar boy at St. Mary’s’ the various facets of Christmas. Urban Renewal Action Plan and Land Disposition Agreement Church, a tag football player at Haymarket During the holidays this year, Inventory regarding the West End Urban Renewal Plan Area. Square’s long gone grass rotary, a swimmer let us make a pact to face life at North End Park Beach, crossing Boston with the same sense of magic How to Participate: and wonder that typifi es Santa Harbor on the Charles C. Donoghue aka the This workshop will be hosted online, using Zoom. You must register “The Penny Ferry,” and a diner at the iconic Claus, or Father Christmas, or XVLQJWKHOLQNDERYHWKHQ\RXZLOOUHFHLYHDFRQ LUPDWLRQHPDLOZLWK Pizza Regina. Zubricki recalls the many, Babbo Natale. When we look at instructions for joining the meeting. Translated materials, rich cultural memories of the North End Christmas with joyous, childlike interpretation services, and disability accommodations may be neighborhood, its people, specialty shops, eyes, we can fi nally enjoy the true requested by contacting us before 12:00 PM on December 1, 2020 at architecture and ambiance. Over 350 pho- magnanimous spirit of the holi- [email protected] or [email protected]. tos portray an evolving Boston and sur- days, making our souls as bright Contact: rounding area from the 1940s on. The as Santa Claus’s smile! Christopher Breen author envisioned the book to be both Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is Boston Planning & Development Agency pictorial, historical and autobiographical. a high school history teacher. She One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 North End Journey is available at: appreciates any comments and 617.918.4202 | [email protected] Email: [email protected] suggestions about Italian holidays bostonplans.org @bostonplans zpublishing.mystic-view.com and folklore at adicenso89@ Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary gmail.com. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 4, 2020 PAGE 5

Introducing a new book by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari, lifelong residents of the North End, entitled: Four Women “Quattro Donne” subtitle, A North End Love Story In the next few weeks this column will feature excerpts from this book. Clam Bake Italian Style the incoming waves. Several days passed rather Back at the cottage, the uneventfully. We were all hav- women were speculating if ing a good time. On the surface, Carla would be coming with her all seemed to be going well, but brothers to Kingston. As they it was obvious that Pietro was talked, they were preparing for thinking of Carla. We all did the evening’s feast, a clambake our best to distract him, but Italian style. The King Crab something about his demeanor legs, Dad purchased earlier betrayed his yearning for Carla, in the day, were protruding which was obvious to Mom and from the huge pots of tomato Grandma. sauce they flavored, looking On Friday evening of our fi rst as if they were attempting to week in Kingston, Dad arrived escape. “Carmela, do you think by train, as he always did, to la sirena (the siren), Carla will spend the following week with be coming from Boston with her us. On Saturday morning, Dad brothers?” Grandma asked, as suggested we should go qua- she sprinkled the tomato sauce hogging on the fl ats in the bay. with red pepper fl akes. “Mama, We all knew this would be fol- our feet. Every time one of us do I know?” Mom replied, as lowed by a dinner of spaghetti hit a quahog, he would yell, she turned to Auntie Angie and with crab sauce, made up of “quahog!” Everyone cheered. repeated Grandma’s question. Alaskan King Crab legs, Dad Pietro, seemed to be frozen in “Angie, do you think she’s com- always bought in Plymouth. place, fi nding the whole process ing?” Before Auntie Angie could Just before heading to the fl ats, amusing and foreign to him. reply, Auntie Stella let fl y one of Dad pulled Mom aside to tell Dad kept urging Pietro to wade her juicy comments. “If la sirena her he heard the Ricci brothers through the mud. Finally, he comes here, I’ll take care of her.” were coming to Kingston to visit got moving, and before long he Finally, Auntie Angie could get their Uncle Seymour, who was found his fi rst quahog. About a word in. “Carmela, if you were renting a cottage just down the an hour into the hunt, Charlie keeping a better eye on him, this road from us. Mom anxiously reached into the mud and pulled wouldn’t have happened.” Mom, asked Dad if Carla would be a horseshoe crab out by its tail. feeling the pressure from Auntie coming along with them. When He threw it into his bucket with Angie, was in no mood to take Dad responded he didn’t know, the quahogs, planning to take a scolding. “Angie, supposedly, Mom began to worry, for if Carla it back to shore to terrify the he’s becoming a priest. How came, it could mean trouble. It women. Dad spotted him, knew could I know he would fall head was about 10:00 o’clock in the what he was up to, and told over heels for Carla?” morning when the guys all gath- him to get the crab and throw Full of frustration, Grandma ered on the beach to wade out it in the water, which of course shouted from the other side to the fl ats. The tide was dead Charlie didn’t obey. Instead, of the kitchen, “La sirena, la low, we had two hours of qua- he put it at the bottom of his sirena, stop with la sirena. hogging ahead of us before the bucket and covered it over with He’s going to disgrace us. We returning tide would terminate quahogs, figuring one of the will never be able to face the our hunt for the delicious mol- women while preparing sup- family in Italy and our friends North End lusk. We waded out to the fl ats per, would uncover it and begin in the North End. The “Little in our bathing suits, and began screaming. With our buckets One” made this happen, now Christmas Fund the process of searching for qua- fi lled with quahogs, and the one the “Little One” has to fi x it.” hogs by plodding through the special bucket containing the Auntie Angie then blurted out, NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT mud in our bare feet. Quickly, stowaway horseshoe crab, we “What about the Ricci brothers? we were all knee-high in mud, headed back to the beach. The They will beat him up if they For over 40 years the North End Christmas Fund has hoping with each step, to feel the tide was returning, and the fl ats think he’s fooling around with been providing help to families and seniors at Christmas subject of our search beneath were already submerging under their sister.” time. The program was started by Uncle Fred Carangelo Four Women “Quattro Donne” A North End Love Story, is available at R. Del Gaudio Gift Shop, working with the various social service agencies in the 17 North Square North End (617-227-5915), adjoining Paul Revere House; Post-Gazette; Saint Francis neighborhood to help those who may have lost their job, Book Store and Gift Shop at Saint Leonard Peace Garden; lulu.com; molinaridesign.net; Amazon.com; had a health crisis, fi nancial need or maybe just needed and Barnes and Noble.com. Bookshop.org; Barbara’s Bestsellers, South Station (857-263-8737); some cheering up at the holiday due to loneliness or Greetings from Boston, Faneuil Hall. loss of a loved one during the past year. This tradition is carried on by a committee of about a dozen people led Holiday Magic, Memories & Traditions Celebrated at by Robert “Ted” Tomasone and agencies like the North Health Center, North End Athletic Association, Nazzaro Christmas by Candlelight Center, North End Against Drugs, A.B.C.D. – North at Old Sturbridge Village End/West End Service Center, North End Seniors and Ausonia Council Knights of Columbus. ice skates or a sled from scratch. A horse- Each year a fabulous luncheon is held at Filippo’s drawn carryall (a large wagon) will run through- out the Village offering rides and several bon- Restaurant and with the generosity of the Frattaroli fi res will be lit throughout the night to warm up Family, a fantastic raffl e and many donations, we raise beside. approximately $15,000. For the last several years more A returning favorite of the event, visitors are than 200 checks per year have been distributed to those invited to stroll the Christmas Tree Trail — new in who need our help. 2019 — featuring dozens of sparkling, decorated trees. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of As you can imagine, due to COVID-19, we are unable the Common, the trail welcomes wanderers in to to hold our annual luncheon, however the need is antici- enjoy the sights, ending at the special Christmas pated to be greater than ever! Wish Bridge. We are asking our friends and neighbors to make Several dates during December offer addi- a contribution of any kind to help support this great tional activities for guests — including Members’ institution and carry on the tradition started by Uncle Christmas by Candlelight will return to Old Shopping Nights December 4th-6th and the fi ring Sturbridge Village (OSV) this December, as a of OSV’s 24-foot kiln for the second time this Fred more than 40 years ago. time-honored tradition of the season celebrating year, on December 18th-20th. The 15,000-brick Donations made out to the North End Christmas Fund New England Christmases of the 19th century kiln found outside of OSV’s Pottery Shop can fi t can be mailed to: and today. On select dates in December, from approximately 1,000 pieces of pottery stacked North End Waterfront Health 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Village will open special 10-feet high within its walls. It is a fan favorite c/o North End Christmas Fund Committee for guests to take in the holiday cheer. Tickets among many visitors who come to the Village. are on sale now. Christmas by Candlelight is an evening of tradi- 332 Hanover Street This annual event has been re-imagined in tions, memories, and holiday cheer. Admission is Boston, Mass. 02113 2020 with safety in mind, taking many favorite free for children ages three and under. Thank you in advance for your generous, activities outdoors. Guests can see demonstra- Tickets must be purchased in advance for the tions of classic Christmas projects like knitting date and time of attendance. Visit: https://www. continued support of the families and seniors stockings, wreath-making, natural ornament- osv.org/event/christmas-by-candlelight-2020/ of our beloved neighborhood and may you and making and more, and watch as costumed for available dates and time blocks, along with your families have a Merry Christmas and Happy interpreters create a traditional Christmas meal current Massachusetts and visitor guidelines Holiday Season. or work on special projects such as making around COVID-19. PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 4, 2020

Pet News from the Gazette ALL THAT ZAZZ by Marie Simboli by Mary N. DiZazzo Cold Weather Tips for Dog Owners Rice Water Even if your dog has a thick, heavy coat, he or she might still feel chilly in the winter. Pets are just as likely to get frostbite (frozen skin and tissue) and hypothermia (low body temperature) as their owners. But it’s easy to protect your pooch from the cold. Many of the same safety measures you take for yourself will keep your best friend safe and warm. Limit time outdoors: No dog The same goes for cold weather. not even the toughest Arctic It really is a bad idea, often sled dog is meant to spend huge people don’t think about how amounts of time outside in the fast cars can cool down in the winter. A thick coat doesn’t pro- winter. Even if it’s not a direct tect all body parts. Their ears are health risk for pets, they’re likely exposed, their paws are in direct to be uncomfortable. contact with cold cement, and Pet-proof your house: Keep their nose is sticking out there in an eye out for winter dangers the wind. Never leave dogs out- inside your home, like space side unattended for any length heaters. Dogs can burn them- of time. Only take them outside if they’re going to selves or even tip them over and start a fi re. be active and exercise. Even then, you may need Heated pet mats could burn your pal’s skin. A dog to shorten a walk if it’s really cold. bed or blankets should keep him or her plenty Dress him or her warmly: Small dogs and warm. Know the warning signs. Be on the lookout those with short hair need extra help when for symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia, and there’s a chill in the air. Puppies and old canines know when to call your vet. also may fi nd it hard to control their body heat. A Get your pet inside right away if him or sweater or coat can be a really nice addition that her: Whines or act anxious; can’t stop shivering Ciao Bella, makes the pet more comfortable. But leave his or or seems weak; has ice on his or her body; stop As they say “It’s another miracle!” In ancient times since East her head bare. If it’s so cold that you think you moving or slows down and looks for warm places Asian beauty rituals were performed, Rice Water and Rice Milk should cover their head, you probably shouldn’t to burrow. These can be signs of hypothermia. were used to eliminate dead skin and enhance hair. go outdoors. To keep your pal’s coat healthy Once he or she is out of the cold, wrap him or her The antioxidant-rich ingredient was introduced by soaking Rice during the winter, bump up the protein and fat in blankets and call the vet for more instructions. in water. in his or her diet. Frostbite symptoms can take longer to show Many stories and anecdotal evidence from Korea, Japan and Wipe down his or her paws: Ice, snow, rock up. Check your dog every day for any unusual China state that Rice Water is good to strengthen hair. The ben- salt, and toxic chemicals like antifreeze and deic- changes like painful or pale areas. efi ts were remarkable. ers can build up on your dog’s feet. If he or she Protect against the elements: If you have no A study found that vitamin B 9 was found in Rice Water. The licks them, he or she could swallow the poisons. choice, but to leave your dog outside for a time, Rice Water when used would penetrate the hair and was found to Antifreeze, in particular tastes sweet but can be make sure he has a dry, roomy shelter out of the strengthen hair and also improved hair’s elasticity. deadly. Make sure you wipe his or her paws down wind. The fl oor should be raised several inches off I’m pretty sure the Rice Water was used after cleansing hair and with a towel every time he or she comes inside. the ground and sprinkled with cedar shavings or then used as a fi nal rinse. Probably acting as a detangle and con- Check his or her pads regularly for injuries. Ice straw. Keep the doorway covered with waterproof ditioning treatment. On skin use a cotton pad and apply every day. and snow can cause painful cracks and bleed- plastic or canvas. Give him or her plenty of food, Can we make our own? Yes! ing. Trim the hair between their toes to prevent and check as often as you can to make sure his 1.) Rinse uncooked Rice ice buildup. or her water doesn’t freeze over. 2.) Soak in water for 30 Minutes Don’t leave him or her in the car: You know REMEMBER IT’S ALL ABOUT 3.) Drain water and use externally only. not to leave your dog in a vehicle when it’s hot. “UNCONDITIONAL LOVE” To purchase products look for Rice Bran Extract or oil, or Rice Ferment or starch on the list of ingredients on label. Many over the counter beauty products contain Rice Water and Rice Milk. Reagle Music Theatre Teams with Eternal Arti sts of NYC to Present Rice Water is also benefi cial for treating dry skin, damaged hair, digestive upsets, eczema, acne, rashes and infl ammation, also eye problems and sun damage protection. Use a spray water bottle Santa’s Holiday Extravaganza before going out to sunbathe. Rice Water also has anti-aging benefi ts, moisturizing by making An InteracƟ ve Virtual CelebraƟ on Via Zoom skin supple and young. Reagle Music Theatre of even a no-bake cooking dem- Grand Finale that is a medley of Also claims to tighten skin and reduce wrinkles as Mother Greater Boston and Eternal onstration. Performers Justin cherished favorites. Nature comes around! Artists of New York City are Long (Seminar), Shoshana Bean Viewers are encouraged to Avon even carries a Rice Water Bright Foaming cleanser for teaming up to present SANTA’S (Wicked), Leanne Cope (An reserve screens early. Tickets your face! HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA, American in Paris), Maria Bilbao are limited to 120. Well there you have it ... short and sweet! an interactive virtual holiday (On Your Feet), Nati Rabinowitz Patrons are also reminded that Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! celebration streaming via Zoom. (FBI), Cristina Lucas, Erica Reagle Music Theatre partici- — Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull Families with children from “one Lustig, members of the Boston pates in the Amazon Smile char- to 92” will enjoy performances by Ballet, and a six-member band itable giving program. Shoppers Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at www.allthatzazz. Broadway artists culminating in will present It’s Beginning to Look may either designate Reagle com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist. She may be contacted personal visits with Santa and a Lot Like Christmas, Noche de Music Theatre as its charity of at (978) 470-8183 or [email protected] Mrs. Claus. Christmas Through Your Eyes, choice or donate directly online Streams can be viewed R-U-D-O-L-P-H, The Nutcracker, at: ReagleMusicTheatre.com/ December 10th, 11th, 12th and Kristen’s Kreations, Ma’oz Tzur, Support. 13th at 12:30 p.m. Participation “Jingle Bell Rock,” “’Twas the For more information, please is limited to 30 screens per ses- Night Before Christmas”, and a visit: ReagleMusicTheatre.com. sion. All proceeds from these Let Spinelli’s Cater four performances benefi t Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. For more information and tick- MEAL SITE Your Holiday Celebration! ets go to: EternalArtistsNYC.com. “It’s heartbreaking that we Spinelli’s East Boston can’t celebrate the holidays 282 Bennington Street, East Boston with our families and friends in OPEN our traditional ways this year,” (617) 567-1992 says Robert Eagle, Founder and Producing Artistic Director BCYF NAZZARO CENTER will of Reagle Music Theatre. “Our Let Us Come to You! ChristmasTime spectacular has serve meals starting Monday, Off ering full-service & drop off catering become a holiday centerpiece Have us deliver some comfort with a gift of food! for our audiences for more Nov 30. than 30 years. We just couldn’t let the season go by without Hours: Monday - Friday Spinelli’s Lynnfi eld some form of celebration. So, 10 Newbury Street, Lynnfi eld we are thrilled to collaborate from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. with the Broadway and regional (781) 592-5552 performers of Eternal Artists Address: 30 North Bennet Street, NYC to bring viewers a virtual CALL AHEAD TO PICK UP extravaganza.” Boston, MA 02113 Off ering cold prepared foods and bakery! Reagle alum Joey Cullinane is a founding member of Eternal If you have any questions, Artists. He has designed Santa’s e-mail [email protected] or call 617.635.3717 Wishing You a Safe and Happy Holiday Extravaganza to be a Twitter: @BOSfoodaccess multi-cultural kaleidoscope Holiday Season! of song, dance, and interac- www.spinellis.com tive performance art includ- ing a musical ASL lesson and POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 4, 2020 PAGE 7 Saint Amato Ronconi Wonderfi lm Announces its Latest Feature by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari All In St. Francis, he fl ed to a soli- tary place and began to live Has Begun Filming in Boston as a hermit following the life of Saint Francis. Ronconi fol- Against All Odds, the Students, Faculty, Staff and Parents Band Together lowed his call to serve God and Quarterback Tom Brady, called and Evan Kanew with Nathan devoted his life to catering to the home on Sundays, won the Bilotta serving as Executive needs of the poor and assisting State Championship, generat- Producer. pilgrims, in doing so gave up ing enough national publicity to All In: Miracle at St. all his possessions which he raise the money needed to save Bernard’s is currently shoot- passed on to the poor. He later the school, including a huge ing in Fitchburg, Boston and emerged from his hermitage donation from a still anonymous Los Angeles. and constructed various cha- donor. Wonderfilm Media recently pels and shelters for pilgrims; Shortly thereafter, with funds wrapped supernatural hor- some of those places still exist in hand, the school offi cially ror Lullaby directed by John at present including a hospi- became independent, with the Leonetti (Anabelle), with Alcon, tal in Rimini, the Hospital of full support of the Diocese. in Toronto. Cast and crew St. Mary of Mount Orciale, In the fi rst year following the adhered to all COVID-19 pro- where he spent the last years miraculous football season, duction guidelines and there of his life as a nurse. Emmy Award winning pro- admissions are soaring, and an were no cases of the virus He underwent four pilgrim- ducers, Jeff Bowler and Bret entire town’s spirits have been on set. The film is set for a ages to Santiago de Compostela Saxon’s Wonderfi lm Media just raised in celebration of saving major release next October. to visit the tomb of James the completed the forth of eight their historic high school. Wonderfi lm latest release, Dead Apostle wanting to grow in per- weeks of principal photogra- “As a St. Bernard’s alum and Reckoning with K.J. Apa and Amato Ronconi was born in sonal holiness. He attempted a phy on the highly anticipated fi lmmaker, I was tapped by the India Eisley, just premiered the village of Saludecio near fi fth pilgrimage to Santiago but documentary, All In: Miracle school to help tell this truly November 13th. Rimini in 1225 to a noble and never made it for he had a vision at St. Bernard’s. The feature- remarkable story to the world,” Upcoming Wonderfi lm Media wealthy household. He was in which he was told he would length documentary is based said Bowler. “This feel-good, projects include the biopic on orphaned in childhood and soon die and had to return to on the incredible true story underdog tale is about so much Tampa Bay Rays breakout star, cared for by his older brother his home; he did so and stopped of how St. Bernard’s, a small more than football. The story is Randy Arozarena. The outfi elder Giacomo spending his child- at the Benedictine convent of private Catholic high school about a community that rallied escaped Cuba on a makeshift hood and adolescence growing San Giuliano in Rimini where in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, together to create their own boat in 2015, started a new life up in his brother’s home. He he gave them the remainder found itself 100 years after its miracle. Faced with the closing in Mexico before making his way had at least one sister named of his possessions. Ronconi founding, facing a dramatic of their beloved high school, to the U.S and has become the Chiara. passed away on May 8, 1292 shut-down. The fi lm follows the students and faculty members most talked-about MLB player As he grew older, he was at Saludecio. He was canonized community as they pour their stepped up to the plate to save in baseball. Wonderfi lm is also urged to get married, but felt on November 23, 2014 by Pope hearts and souls into saving their school, with unwavering developing the highly coveted that God called him to a life Francis. His remains are in the their school from being per- perseverance.” Steve McQueen biopic as a lim- of prayer and penance. After Church of San Biagio in his manently shuttered. A miracle All In: Miracle at St. ited series based on Marshall joining the Third Order of home town of Saludecio. ensues. Bernard’s is being produced Terrill’s book, A Tribute to the A Real-Life by Wonderfi lm’s Jeff Bowler and King of Cool. Commonwealth Shakespeare Company David and Goliath Story Bret Saxon. The Emmy Award- About Wonderfi lm Media With enrollment dwindling, winning duo have enjoyed suc- Wonderfilm is a leading Joins “Downtown Holiday Magic” With by 2018 St. Bernard’s was the cess in feature documentaries, entertainment company with smallest school in the com- including the 2017 documen- offi ces in Hollywood, Boston, A Christmas Carol monwealth of Massachusetts, tary, Unchained: The Untold and London. Wonderfilm with a total of 99 students. The Story Of Freestyle Motocross, focuses on the production of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) is pleased to Catholic Diocese of Worcester narrated by Oscar nominee high-quality feature fi lms and announce that it is participating in Downtown Boston Business made the difficult decision Josh Brolin, which won the episodic television that offer Improvement District’s “Stage Windows” initiative, which features to close the school. Led by Emmy for Best Documentary, in international appeal through installations in storefront windows created by four top Boston-area the school’s principal, Linda the sports category, as well as the Company’s commitment to performing arts organizations. Anderson, students, parents, the 2009 feature-doc, DIRTY OIL elevated storytelling. Wonderfi lm CSC’s installation is a reduced 40-minute adaptation of the holi- faculty, alumni and the towns- Aka DOWNSTREAM, directed by has seen twelve of its features day classic A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens beginning on people of Fitchburg hatched Leslie Iwerks, which was short- released over the past twelve December 7th and running through January 31st in a storefront at an idea to raise enough money listed for an Oscar. months, including the Nic Cage 467 Washington Street, Downtown Crossing. The show will run on to take the school indepen- All In is being directed by Gregg thriller Primal and the Guy a continuous loop from 4:00-9:15 p.m. dent and keep it open. They Backer (Producer/Director HBO Pearce vehicle Disturbing the CSC’s A Christmas Carol is a video-taped solo performance worked tirelessly to raise the Sports, Real Sports). Other Peace. Wonderfi lm was founded by award-winning Boston actor Will Lyman, directed by CSC daunting amounts needed. producers include Foglight by Jeff Bowler, Bret Saxon, and Founding Artistic Director Steve Maler, with an adapted script by Unfortunately, like the school, Entertainment’s Gregg Backer John Lewis. Fred Sullivan, Jr, videography by Ernesto Galan, Scenic Design the town was struggling, and by Jeffrey Petersen, Projection Design by Yee Eun Nam, Costume fundraising proved extremely Design by Nancy Leary, and Sound Design by Ryan Blaney. diffi cult. With quickly approach- Victorian London will be brought to life through video projections ing deadlines, extreme pressure that will light up the storefront. Audiences will view the production from the budget shortfalls, the from the pedestrian walkway in front of the storefront and can watch Diocesan Superintendent of all or just parts of the show. English subtitles will be available. Schools informed all parties of Steve Maler stated: “We’re so pleased to be part of the Boston BID’s the dire straits they were fac- holiday initiative, along with our other colleagues in the Boston-area ing, and that short of a miracle, arts community. This initiative is a wonderful gift to the City dur- the school would cease to exist. ing this holiday season, and also provides much-needed support to Then the football team started performing arts organizations that have been so severely affected by winning. the coronavirus pandemic. Partnerships between arts organizations It All Came Down to Football and businesses will be an important model for recovery, weaving Almost every eligible student together the economic and civic interests shared by all.” at the school joined the foot- Beloved Boston actor Will Lyman was seen on CSC stages in ball team. With an enrollment King Lear, American Hamlet, Beckett in Brief, and Old Money; so small that meant the St. plus many other Boston credits Awards: Norton Outstanding Bernard’s football team had Achievement (4 plays), Norton Sustained Excellence 2013, IRNE, 26 boys. Miraculously, despite NETC Award for Contribution to American Theatre, Howard Keel, going up against schools often Best of Boston, Imaginaire. ten times as big as St. Bernard’s, Richard Settipane In addition to CSC, the other organizations that are being featured the team, led by Coach Tom in “Stage Windows” are Boston Ballet, the Huntington Theatre, Bingham, was winning, and Insurance Services and Revels. winning, and winning. And with Public Insurance Adjuster CSC is grateful to the Downtown Boston BID and TwinFocus for each win, the media started their support. reporting on this David beating AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS • COMMERCIAL CSC is also offering a range of online programming under its Goliaths. “St. Bernard’s was PlayOn@CSC program, which includes The Actor’s Craft plus the going up against teams from the FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Shakespeare Reimagined fi lm series and Tempest Talks, which will top schools in New England, with Since 1969 take place in 2021. thousands of students, multi- Experience makes the difference CSC presents fully-staged indoor productions including past pro- million-dollar endowments, and ductions of Our American Hamlet (world premiere), Beckett in Brief, players who were much larger LOW RATES Death and the Maiden, Old Money, Caryl Churchill’s Blue Kettle and physically — and winning,” said Here We Go, and Naomi Wallace’s adaptation of William Wharton’s All In producer Jeff Bowler. 207A SQUIRE ROAD, REVERE, MA 02151 novel Birdy. In 2018, in partnership with Google, CSC created a The St. Bernard’s team went Virtual Reality (VR) experience of William Shakespeare’s classic on to win the state Super Bowl Near Market Basket play Hamlet, entitled Hamlet 360: Thy Father’s Spirit, released in played in Gillette Stadium. The Tel. 781.284.1100 Fax 781.284.2200 partnership with Boston public media producer WGBH; it can be 26 boys on the team, fi ghting viewed exclusively on the WGBH YouTube channel. for every inch of the fi eld that — Se habla español — To learn more, visit: commshakes.org or call 617-426-0863. their hero, New England Patriot PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 4, 2020

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 PRETTY SOON I EXPECT Ours is a constitutional demo- and Meat Board, pushing good TOP GUN (Blu-ray) the priggish Louis Winthorpe II THANKSGIVING DAY TO BE cratic republic and it is being old American red meat. The TV Paramount Home Ent. (Dan Aykroyd) if circumstances ABOLISHED, TOO attacked by radicalized politi- ad mentioned this association The story of an elite group were reversed. Alongside the I know some readers will think cians, fi rebrand socialists, and was located in Austin and on one of pilots competing to earn street-smarts of Ophelia (Jamie I am exaggerating, but look anarchists groups like Antifa of my many trips down there, I the title of Top Gun captured Lee Curtis), Winthorpe and what’s happened to Columbus who appear to be pushing a dan- actually went hunting for the the imagination of moviegoers Valentine is a trio ready for a Day? This is what happens gerous ideology by any means place and found it. It is located upon its release. Tom Cruise is riotous revenge that culminates when historical anarchists start necessary. down on 620 near the intersec- superb as the talented pilot Pete on the commodities trading fl oor rewriting history, as it should We still have much to be tion with 222 at Four Points in “Maverick” Mitchell, a daring in New York City. The Golden have been not as it was. How thankful for and to stand up for. north Austin. young in-your-face fi ghter pilot Child – Eddie Murphy is “the will anyone learn from history In America we fi nd free people Boy, did I just digress, huh? with a need for speed, who’s Chosen One,” a social worker on if we create a new history and willing to stand up thanks to our Anyway, I saw a recent quote out to become the best of the a madcap mission to fi nd “the whitewash all previousl history? Bill of Rights and our liberties from Elliott where he stated, “I best … with a lot to prove and Golden Child,” a young boy pos- Now, it’s the Pilgrims. They guaranteed into the foundation have no intention of retiring and even more to learn. Featuring sessing mystical powers. Joined used to inspire America every of this nation. just do voiceovers. I like working a sensational soundtrack with by Kee Nang (Charlotte Lewis), year around Thanksgiving Day. God Bless the USA! with people rather than being in unforgettable songs, includ- they’ll battle the countless They still do for most of us, but I DON’T THINK I’M a sound booth looking through ing Berlin’s “Take My Breath henchmen of Sardo Numspa the new guard is out to erase BUYING ANY OF THEM a piece of glass.” Away,” which won the Academy (Charles Dance), the mysterious our history, knock down our I just heard on a radio ad I wonder how many strug- Award for ‘Best Music, Original and evil cult leader holding the statues, tear down reputations that there is a company out gling actors would love having Song,’ and Kenny Loggins’ boy captive. It’s a dangerous of great American leaders from there selling something new that voiceover voice of his, huh “Danger Zone,” the film also quest, complete with obstacle our past, and create division this year: Bacon-scented men’s partner? stars Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, courses and a mystical amulet, between all of us, pitting one underwear. 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POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 4, 2020 PAGE 9

by Marianna Bisignano

Well, December is here and it’s Boston. He bought me a Rexcraft I got to the point where I lost time to prepare for Christmas. bugle, the best that was avail- interest. Reconciled to the fact In Italy, few desserts sym- Christmas season was a lot able at the time. With a musi- that I preferred working at the bolize Christmas as much as different in the Christoforo and cian’s discount, the price was Seville, hanging on a corner Pandoro except of course for Contini households back in the a whopping $17.00. I still have in my spare time, or playing its equally favored counter- day. My father and two of my that bugle and have recently baseball, the lessons ended. part, the Panettoni. During the mother’s brothers, Uncle Nick begun to restore it to its original The interest returned when I holiday season, Pandoro can and Uncle Paul were professional condition. started college, and the lessons be found beautifully wrapped musicians, and Christmas time Mr. Fucillo taught me how resumed. One warm spring day and packaged throughout most was their busy season. When I to play the instrument and I during my junior year of college, of the shops in the country. was in my late teens, I joined learned the required marches I was sitting on the front steps Pandora (pan d’oro or “golden the family business and made it that we would play when march- of our house at 74 Eutaw Street, bread”) is traditionally a tall, three generations in a row. You ing with the school band. Next, I and a friend, Johnny Magnasco, golden colored star-shaped see, Babbononno, my grand- went to Sabo’s, a men’s store also happened to walk by on the cake dusted with powdered father, (Mike Contini), started located on Meridian Street near other side of the street with his sugar. It resembles a Christmas the tradition, but by the time I Central Square. There, I bought bass violin over his shoulder. I tree covered in newly fallen snow. Pandoro originated in the became a professional he had the required military uniform asked him where he was going northern Italian town of Verona and this legendary Christmas long retired from playing. and shoulder patches that indi- and he stopped to talk for a few cake is the brilliant creation of Verona pastry chef Domenico The way it started out for me cated I marched for the Barnes minutes. He told me that he was Melegatti. While attempting to improve Verona’s traditional was with an assumption. When Junior High School. The uni- selling his bass as he had joined Christmas dessert, the Nadalin, (a yeast-based cake in the I was a child, everyone assumed forms were the same as the U.S. the army. He added that he shape of a star, with raisins, pine nuts and granulated sugar), that I would become a musician Army wore back then, tan shirts, had been playing with another Melegatti adjusted some of the ingredients. He eliminated the like Babbononno, my uncles and pants, with matching overseas neighbor, guitarist, Bob Avola raisins, nuts and sugar; because he believed they inhibited Dad. This assumption began cap, necktie and web belt. Nanna who had a small band that was the leavening. He added more butter and eggs to increase the to take root when I was just a sowed on the patches and with popular around East Boston. He softness and fl avor, and hence the iconic “golden bread” or kid. Babbononno would sit me my creased shirt, pants, and the then suggested that I contact Pandoro was born. Melegatti patented his recipe and Pandoro on down in front of a music stand rest of my uniform, I was ready Bob and take his place seeing October 14, 1894. and teach me something called to play my bugle. that I studied bass and Bob’s Pandoro is delicious yet simple. It is equally as good when Solfeggio, the Italian method of The band marched in the band would need a new base served plain and sprinkled with icing sugar as it is when toasted rhythmic articulation in reading Columbus Day Parade (East player. and dressed with butter or jam. It goes beautifully with a cup of and understanding what writ- Boston or the North End), Feast I took his advice and began Espresso and even better with a glass of Prosecco. Pandoro can be ten music was all about. When Day parades, the School Boy rehearsing with the band which decorated and fi lled with cream, chocolate, custard or Mascarpone he felt I was ready, Dad tried Parade, and several others that included Bob on guitar, Ronny (Tiramisu). The decorated Stuffed Pandoro Christmas Tree or interesting me in accordion. His we were asked to march in. At Hughes on alto sax, Jimmy Albero di Natale Pandoro Farcito is a Christmastime favorite in Italy. presumption was that keyboard times, we even joined with the Pastore on trumpet and Bill It is made with a variety of fi llings, a few of which I have shared players always worked and even East Boston High School Drum Welch on drums. I knew them all below. Once you place a deliciously decorated Stuffed Pandoro made more money than the and Bugle Corps to celebrate as we lived within blocks of each Christmas Tree on your holiday table, it’s going to look just as other sidemen. I hated accor- Veteran’s Day, (Armistice Day other, and this time I didn’t quit. beautiful as those in Italy do! dion. The next instrument was back then) President’s Day, My fi rst job with them was in piano. I took a couple of lessons Memorial Day and even the 1958, and I played successfully, and hated that, too. Both Uncles Fourth of July. If the Catholic either bass or bass guitar for the STUFFED PANDORO CHRISTMAS TREE Nick and Paul then stepped churches in East Boston had next 50 something years. During Albero di Natale Pandoro Farcito in and tried to teach me their parades where they needed this time, I tried everything from 1 large homemade (I make my own) or store bought Pandoro, instruments, soprano, alto, and music, we played for them, too. symphony to soul. Babbononno cut into 4-5 slices (see directions below) tenor saxes, along with clarinet I loved every minute of it. When loved it when I played classical FILLING CHOICES and flute. I hated them, too. I started high school, I joined music as that and opera were Italian Custard: In a medium saucepan, sift together 3/4 cups Babbononno had played drums the English High School Drum his fi rst loves. From that begin- fl our and 2 cups sugar add 8 egg yolks and 4 cups whole milk, and guitar and gave me lessons and Bugle Corps, but lasted ning, I worked my way up and beat well. Add whole rind from 1/2 organic lemon and 2 teaspoons on both. Again, I didn’t bite. only one year. At age 13, I lied worked with some of the greats vanilla bean, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for These ill fated attempts went about my age and began work- in Boston, New York, and Los about 15-20 minutes or until a thick custard forms. Remove from on for years, and Dad reconciled ing at the Seville Theater. This Angeles, playing both dance heat remove lemon rind, strain, and place in a glass bowl. Cover himself to the fact that his son job, combined with homework music for private functions and custard with plastic wrap, cool and refrigerate. Will be ready in was going to play baseball until and baseball prevented me jazz at many of the long-gone about 4-6 hours. the fi rst snowfall and then read from continuing with music. clubs that dotted all three of Diplomat Cream: Fold 1 recipe of Italian Custard into 1-2 cups Captain Marvel comic books Dad didn’t want me to give it up those cities and several others whipped cream sweetened with 2-3 tablespoons icing sugar (added and make model airplanes out and asked Mr. Fucillo to teach around the country. At the tail to the cream when whipping for sweetness). of wood until the snow melted me how to play the trumpet. He end of my career, I was working Nutella and Whipped Cream: Place 3 cups whipping cream, and it was baseball time again. borrowed a silver trumpet from as part a piano and bass duo th 3-4 tablespoons icing sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a mixing When I started the 7 grade at a Mr. Joseph Trongone, the with the late Marty Goldman. bowl, beat until whipped. Layer Pandoro as directed below layering the Joseph H. Barnes Junior head of the music department We specialized in private cock- Nutella fi rst then whipped cream on top. Decorate with shaved High School, I decided to join for the Boston Public Schools, tail parties playing the great chocolate curls, if desired. the drum and bugle corps and and I took the weekly lessons, American songbook that fea- Tiramisu: Place 2 cups whipping cream, 1/2 cup icing sugar take lessons on how to play the but could never fi nd the time to tured the music of Gershwin, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a mixing bowl, beat until whipped. bugle. The teacher turned out to practice. The trumpet sat in my Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and Add 2 cups softened mascarpone cheese and mix until combined be a man named Ralph Fucillo, bedroom and began to collect many other talented American and smooth, set aside. In a medium bowl pour 2 cups espresso a trumpet player that Dad and dust from lack of use and Dad’s composers of good music. sweetened with sugar and mix in 2 tablespoons amaretto, rum, my uncles had worked with hopes of his only son becoming When Marty passed away or coffee fl avored liqueur. Layer Pandoro as directed below taking over the years and knew well. a musician began to fade. unexpectedly, I tried a couple pastry brush and painting coffee mixture on Pandoro fi rst then Dad was happy and brought When I was in my last year of other pianists but it wasn’t layering cream mixture, and dusting cream with pure cocoa me to a music store, Harris and of high school, I asked Dad to the same. I decided that maybe powder, repeat until fi nished. Decorate with shaved chocolate Fandel. I believe they had a teach me how to play the bass 50 odd years was enough and I curls, if desired. branch store on Meridian Street violin, his main instrument. He went into semi-retirement as a near Central Square in East started giving me lessons, but musician. By this point in time, TO STUFF/DECORATE PANDORO Babbononno, Dad, Uncle Paul Place the Pandoro on its side and using a sharp knife, cut it and Uncle Nick were all gone into 4-5 slices. Make sure the bottom slice is slightly thicker than and I became a senior citizen. As the others. some of you know, I combined Place the bottom layer on a chopping/serving board and spread this profession with teaching a thick layer of fi lling on top, in the centre, using a spatula. school and when I retired from Then, place the next slice of Pandoro on top, making sure it is the Boston Public Schools, I off centre so that you start forming the shape of a Christmas tree. became a professor at three Layer fi lling (before layering fi lling, you can brush rum or ama- colleges, positions I recently retto syrup lightly on each layer) on top of this layer and place retired from. The COVID virus the next slice on top. Repeat this until you top off the Christmas has caused most of my former cake with the fi nal slice. classes to become virtual, as Put a few generous spoonfuls of fi lling into a piping bag and most college classrooms are now squeeze small amounts onto each star peak of your Christmas tree. off limits. I don’t like teaching via Starting with the bottom layer, place small cherries, currants, the computer or cell phone, so strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc on each star point. it’s up to the next generation of Add more fi lling to the top of your Italian Christmas cake and college professors to take over. then decorate the way you like with fruit on top. What makes me proud, though, When fi nished, use a sieve sift icing sugar on top of the dessert is this column. Next May it will so it looks like a touch of snow! be 30 years running!!! Marianna Bisignano is a psychologist for the Boston Public GOD BLESS AMERICA Schools and can be reached at [email protected] PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 4, 2020 THOUGHTS by DAN Winter Care About This & That for Trees, Shrubs and Perennials with Daniel A. DiCenso in Containers by Melinda Myers The Cuban Revolution Invasion in the hopes of unseat- ing Castro but the mission failed. As a last resort, President Kennedy severed all ties with the island nation and imposed a trade and travel embargo. The politics and logistics of such a move, especially its continuance to this day (though restrictions have been loos- ened), are beyond the scope of this article. It does, however, make one wonder what could have been with, perhaps, a less myopic view of the suffering that was happening all around those glitzy casinos and nightclubs. 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On DECEMBER 12, 2020 containers will also tolerate the Place the plants away from ments. For some on both sides January 1, 1959, Castro and at 9:00 AM challenging winter weather. the overhead garage door. Add of the equation this partner- his cohorts launched their Run dates: 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 2020 Here are a couple strategies a bit of insulation such as pack- ship proved highly profitable second coup, far more vio- for helping your other contain- ing materials, bagged soil, or and Cuba became a new land lent and organized than their ers through the winter. Select other potential insulation you of opportunity. As long as the attempt just over two years LEGAL NOTICE the one that best fits your probably have in your home or money was rolling in, Batista earlier. Batista and his cabinet landscape space and gardening garage. This protects the roots Commonwealth of Massachusetts style. Those in apartments or when the temperatures plum- had little desire to regulate fl ed Cuba for the Dominican The Trial Court and such an environment ulti- Republic. Back home, Castro Middlesex Probate and Family Court with limited space may need to met. Water your stored contain- mately led to corruption. Havana took over Havana six days later 208 Cambridge Street enlist the help of their garden- ers whenever the soil is thawed Cambridge, MA 02141 ing friends. and dry. A scoop of snow that is became the playing field for and became the island’s dicta- (617) 768-5800 American mobsters, casino mag- tor for almost six decades. His Move containers to a shel- free of deicing salt works well. Docket No. MI20P5238EA nets, and hustlers who found lackeys took no prisoners, tak- tered location. Place them close Just toss a scoop on each pot. Estate of the island just over the clouds ing many representatives of the MARY L. HOGAN together for added insulation. When the temperatures rise the from Florida provided a good former regime or of the estab- Date of Death: February 23, 2020 Then surround this with annual snow melts and waters the pots. shied from the eyes of the feds. lishment and executed many CITATION ON PETITION FOR pots of fl owers and vegetables Dry soil during a winter thaw is Hostility was rising among without a trail. Businesses FORMAL ADJUDICATION to further insulate the roots. the usual cause of death when the peasants, especially as (mostly American owned) were To all interested persons: Wait until spring to empty and pots are stored this way. those who protested the govern- looted and burned and Cuba A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with compost the annual plants. Or If space allows, you may Appointment of Personal Representative ment were often violently done was changed forever. It became JCU DGGP ſNGF D[ Brian R. Hogan of North cover the pots with woodchips decide to plant those trees, away with. By the early ’50s a a Communist autocracy. Attleboro, MA requesting that the Court enter or surround them with bags shrubs, and perennials growing band of violent revolutionaries What was once a fenced dream a formal Decree and Order and for such other of leaves, potting mix or bales in containers into the garden relief as requested in the Petition. led by Fidel Castro and Che for a few, became a wasteland for The Petitioner requests that Brian R. of straw. Add another layer of each fall. You will eliminate this Guevara were making them- almost all but the Castros and Hogan of North Attleboro, MA be appointed insulation by piling snow that is overwintering task and have a selves known, rising both the their immediate connections. as Personal Representative(s) of said estate free of deicing salt over the pots great excuse for buying new to serve Without Surety on the bond in an wrath of Batista and the United Castro wasted no time in cozy- unsupervised administration. throughout the winter. plants next spring. States feared that its interest ing up to the Soviets as a fi nal IMPORTANT NOTICE Melinda Myers is the author of more than 20 gardening books, sites in the island would be lost. statement to where he was head- You have the right to obtain a copy of the including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses To the Cuban poor, however, ing. In 1961, the United States, Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings NOTICE OF SALE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Notice is hereby given by TODISCO The Trial Court by Sal Giarratani TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, Probate and Family Court EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to Middlesex Probate and Family Court the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, 208 Cambridge Street Hall of Fame elected will be inducted July accused of, and thinks it is time Section 39A that they will sell the Cambridge, MA 02141 th following vehicles. (617) 768-5800 Balloting Time Once Again 25 in Cooperstown. Ballots for MLB to lift the lifetime ban Vehicles are being sold to satisfy Docket No. MI20P5281EA Curt Schilling, Roger Clemens, by members of the Baseball on Rose and induct the all-time their garage keeper’s lien for towing, Estate of and Barry Bonds will be return- Writers’ Association must be hit leader into Cooperstown, storage and notices of sale: st RICHARD F. MORRIS ing to the Hall of Fame ballots postmarked by December 31 . too. 2008 JEEP LIBERTY Also Known As in a year without any favorites Happy Birthday Time I am starting to agree with Vin #1J8GP58K48W262862 RICHARD F. MORRIS, SR. among the newest names on Happy Birthday to Jonathan Mossy. I only wish that Rose The above vehicles will be sold Date of Death: August 19, 2020 the ballot. These three guys are Papelbon, who just turned 40 hadn’t been so cocky during his at public auction at CITATION ON PETITION FOR all making appearance Number years old. He was a great closer days in the game. I never really TODISCO TOWING FORMAL ADJUDICATION 9 this year. Curt Schilling is a during his career and holds the liked him, but he has more than 94 Condor Street, E. Boston To all interested persons: possibility, but the other two- franchise record for saves with 4,000 hits, and that should DECEMBER 5, 2020 A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representa- suspected steroids players not the Red Sox and the Phillies mean acknowledgement. at 9:00 AM tive has been fi led by Richard F. Morris, Jr. of so. ... Jonny Gómes also turned Quincy High Girls Volleyball Run dates: 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 2020 Wakefi eld, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other Voting will be announced 40. He was on the 2013 World Finish the Year Undefeated! relief as requested in the Petition. on January 26th, and anyone Champion Red Sox in his short On Friday, November 20th, The Petitioner requests that Richard F. stay in Boston. the 2020 Quincy High Girls Morris, Jr. of Wakefi eld, MA be appointed LEGAL NOTICE as Personal Representative(s) of said estate Mossy Thinks it’s Time Volleyball Team can look back to serve Without Surety on the bond in an LEGAL NOTICE To let Pete Rose into H.O.F. on this season and its final Commonwealth of Massachusetts unsupervised administration. A long-time buddy and neigh- game with pride. The game The Trial Court NOTICE OF SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE Probate and Family Court borhood newspaper journalist was almost over and time was You have the right to obtain a copy of the Notice is hereby given by Stephens Automotive Middlesex Probate and Family Court Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Transport, 60 Union Street, Medford, MA Mossy Martin from Mission running out, but the Quincy 208 Cambridge Street You have a right to object to this proceeding. 02155, pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c.255 Hill does a great column “HILL Presidents came back to win the Cambridge, MA 02141 To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a 539A, that on December 11, 2020 at 10AM, at HAPPENINGS” for the Mission game over Duxbury, 3-2, and said address, the following motor vehicle(s) will (617) 768-5800 written appearance and objection at this Hill Gazette. I read his com- fi nished the season glowing a Docket No. MI20C0633CA Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of be sold, in as is condition, no keys, at public December 21, 2020. sale to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon mentaries all the time. For perfect 13-0. In the Matter of This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- for towing, storage, and expenses of notice a couple of years, we both Not a Great Season ELEANOR CAHILL WALKER line by which you must fi le a written and sale: CITATION ON appearance and objection if you object to 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA, PURPLE worked together at the Shattuck For the Pats PETITION TO CHANGE NAME this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Vin: KMHFC46F16A055060 Hospital in Jamaica Plain. He But Forget About A Petition to Change Name of Adult written appearance and objection followed Samantha R. Erbe recently penned in his column The Minutemen has been fi led by Eleanor Cahill Walker of by an affi davit of objections within thirty Burlington, MA requesting that the court enter (30) days of the return day, action may be 74 Medford St., Apt. 699 about how the Red Sox have The UMass Minutemen fi n- a Decree changing their name to Eleanor Alice taken without further notice to you. Charlestown, MA 02129 reinstated Alex Cora as man- ished a quite horrible four-game Cahill. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, GRAY ager, who was barred for a year football season, with a perfect IMPORTANT NOTICE UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Vin: 2CNDL53F886310336 by MLB after the cheating scan- 0-4 W-L record. They lost their Any person may appear for purposes PROBATE CODE (MUPC) Catherine A. O’Brien of objecting to the petition by filing an dal that hit the 2017 Houston fi nal game on Friday, November A Personal Representative appointed 4 Ledgewood Dr. appearance at: Middlesex Probate and under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Astros team. 27th by 45-0, and for the dismal Burlington, MA 01803 Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return istration is not required to fi le an inventory Mossy says he believes in season being outscored 161-16. day of December 14, 2020. This is NOT a or annual accounts with the Court. Persons 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA, BLACK hearing date, but a deadline by which you second chances. He thinks what This football team makes the interested in the estate are entitled to notice Vin: 1N4AL3AP9DN409962 must fi le a written appearance if you object regarding the administration directly from Milagros Suazo-Cruz Alex Cora was accused of was NY Jets look like Super Bowl to this proceeding. the Personal Representative and may peti- 40 Corey St. worse than what Pete Rose was contenders. Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, tion the Court in any matter relating to the First Justice of this Court estate, including the distribution of assets Charlestown, MA 02129 Date: November 16, 2020 and expenses of administration. 2006 COTC UTILITY TRAILER, BLACK • (Continued from Page 1) Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Vin: 4PKU61250WL003298 News Briefs Run Date: 12/04/2020 First Justice of this Court. Anderson D. 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Persons fi led with the Court, but interested parties are interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice entitled to notice regarding the administration regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from from the Personal Representative and can Recipient Name ______Provider Name ______the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- petition the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and Address ______Address ______estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets expenses of administration. Interested parties and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. are entitled to petition the Court to institute City ______City ______formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Witness, HON. 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Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

When the Boston Celtics called “Knicks Notations” is like Billy Conn face the Brooklyn Nets on going on a historical tour of the Had the Tools to Beat Ali December 18th at the TD Garden NBA. Every day something dif- in a preseason game, it will be ferent is cited — whether it be When thinking of dream more diffi culty with fi ghters who a welcome homecoming for a an interesting statistic, a key matchups in boxing people usu- were light and fast as compared team that has literally been game from the past, a memo- ally think of pairings where the to powerful but slower. Joe away for over nine months. rable trade, or an accomplish- boxers have opposite styles. It Frazier would fi t into the cat- When we last saw the Celtics ment by a player or coach. is usually boxer vs slugger. And egory of small and fast though in the Garden, it was early That second preseason con- that makes sense, as these are he was a slugger, though he March and the stretch drive test with Brooklyn could also the bouts that quite often pro- deserves more credit than he that led into the playoffs was prove interesting since the vide the most fi reworks. There is gets for his boxing ability. under way. But as we all know Nets have a fi rst-year coach in that attraction that is similar to Ali is overrated when it comes there was an unprecedented Steve Nash — the former NBA the bull vs the matador. to his technical ability in the “intervention” that caused the All-Star. The New York media But an interesting and ring. This does not take away NBA to shut down for several have focused quite a bit on the intriguing fight isn’t neces- from the fact that he was a great months before action resumed. reaction to his hiring — espe- sarily that between two polar fi ghter. The thing with Ali was And while the Celtics played cially follow comments by Kyrie opposites. Matching two smart he was not a greatly schooled in Florida, it didn’t quite feel Irving that he, teammate Kevin boxers against one another can fi ghter. Joe Frazier was actually the same. It was essentially the Durant and Nash might well act make for a very interesting fi ght. a better ring technician. Ali was squad that had played in early as some sort of collaborative. It can also show that one of the Billy Conn an ad-libber in the ring. He had March — but in a way, things The way Irving envisioned was boxers who were considered were different. We knew they that the Nets might not really highly skilled may not prove to were not coming back to the have a head coach — though be as talented in the scientifi c Garden until the NBA powers Nash would have the title. aspect of boxing when faced that be declared that prepara- “I don’t really see us having with a better ring technician. tions could commence for the a head coach,” remarked the The dream fights involving new 2020-2021 season. former Celtics player when he Muhammad Ali usually have And so here we are. At the appeared on Durant’s podcast. him facing the great sluggers of start of preparations for that “You know what I mean. KD the past such as Rock Marciano very season — with some teams could be the head coach. I could or Joe Frazier. Joe Louis, having played into the fall and be the head coach.” though more than a slugger, eight others not having taken Irving even threw Knicks is often mentioned as well, and the fl oor since that March night assistant head coach Jacque this is because of his tremen- when all games were halted Vaughn into the mix, adding dous punching power. Seeing around the league. “It’s a collaborative.” that Ali was never kayoed (his The Celtics will be back Those are certainly interest- bout against Holmes certainly on the court by the time you ing comments to consider, doesn’t count), I believe the read this — holding preseason especially coming from Irving, interest in these hypothetical practices prior to playing who signed a four-year, $141 matches lies not just in whether their fi rst exhibition game on million deal with the Nets in or not these greats of the past December 15th against the 76ers the summer of 2019. In case could beat him, but rather in in Philadelphia. you are wondering, that works whether they could knock him That will be a reunion of sorts out to an average of $35.2 mil- out. Billy Conn lands a right on Ali since former Celtics head coach lion per year over the 48-month I think it is more interesting power when he stepped up and phenomenal instincts, amazing Doc Rivers will be at the helm span — or the impressive sum to look back and try to find took on heavyweights. refl exes, blinding speed for a in Philly, a good coach who of $96,575 every day for the boxers from years past who Ali had diffi culty in his fi ghts man his size, and an iron chin, immediately found another duration of the contract. could outbox him. In the past, with Doug Jones, Henry Cooper, not to mention endless stamina. position after being let go by the Durant, for his part, saw the I have discussed the possibil- Billy Daniels, and was fl oored He did have a problem adapting Los Angeles Clippers when they hiring of Nash as a positive ity of Jersey Joe Walcott and hard by Sonny Banks. Later when faced with a fi ghter who lost in the second round of the step. “His insight for the game, Gene Tunney doing so. There is in his career, he was given fi ts gave him problems. In three 2020 playoffs. his communication — how he another who would give Ali fi ts. by the light punching Jimmy fi ghts against Ken Norton, cer- The Celtics will also be seeing communicates the game of That is Billy Conn. Young. None of these men were tainly nowhere near an all-time a bit more of another member basketball — is defi nitely going Many will say Conn was too large heavyweights, though they great and a one-dimensional of the Rivers family during the to help me as a player develop small and didn’t punch hard all would have a few pounds on fighter, Ali was never able regular season since Austin and it is going to help the rest enough to beat Ali. Two things Conn. to improve over his previous Rivers, the son of Doc Rivers, of the team.” should be remembered; Ali Ali did better against the big performance. Contrast that recently signed a contract with But Irving’s comments are had some of his toughest fi ghts heavyweights; men like Sonny with someone like Joe Louis the New York Knicks. certainly a less-than-positive against smaller fi ghters while Liston, George Foreman, and who always did much better in The Knicks and the Celtics way to go into the new season. Conn actually showed more George Chuvalo. Clearly, he had rematches against fi ghters who have a long rivalry since they We assume that over the past gave him a tough fi ght. are the only two original NBA couple of months there have Jimmy Young was another franchises still playing in their been some attempts to iron out puzzle for Ali, and one I very original cities. It is also inter- this whole thing. much doubt he would have esting that when Austin Rivers Of course, whether there will been able to solve if they fought takes the fl oor in New York this be any fans on hand to wit- a second time. Young, like season, he will be following in ness the 2020-2021 NBA sea- Norton, was far from an all-time the footsteps of his father. Doc son remains the big question. great, but he was a cunning Rivers played for the Knicks Although more than half of the boxer, what used to be called a from 1992 to 1994. NFL teams currently allow some “cutie” in the ring. In addition, Austin played fans to attend, the vast majority If Ali were to face Billy Conn, for his father from 2015-2018, of those games are outdoors. he would be facing a pro with when his dad coached the Most states currently have far more tools than Norton and Clippers. While Austin played different rules for outdoor Young. Not only was Billy fast, in California, Mike Woodson and indoor activities, with the he was brilliant boxer. Unlike was one of his father’s assistant requirements on indoor events the slow moving targets like coaches. Woodson is now an being more stringent. Since all Foreman and Liston, Conn assistant coach with the Knicks. NBA games are indoors, the would have been all over the Plus, the Knicks head coach number of fans on hand may place while matching, and I will be Tom Thibodeau, who range from none to only a few believe out performing Ali when served as the Celtics associ- as the season gets under way. it came to both hand speed and ate head coach under Doc There won’t be a bubble — footwork. Rivers from 2007 to 2010. That but does that spell trouble? Ali would have had fi ts with includes the span when they We hope not. It will be a long Billy, and I think it is very likely won the NBA championship season — right through the that the Conn of the fi rst Louis (2008) by defeating the Lakers NBA Finals in July. By then fight would have out pointed and then later lost to the Lakers something called normal may Muhammad. This is another in the NBA Finals (2010). have returned — as in how the case of styles making fi ghts, and And, by the way, if you can league was able to conduct its Conn had all the tolls to beat Ali. locate the Knicks game day games up through February, I know this is a fi ght that is notes on the internet they are 2019. May we witness those never mentioned when thinking a pleasure to read. The section days again sometime in 2021. about who from the past could have beaten “The Greatest”, I think it is a very intriguing matchup. My money would be www.BostonPostGazette.com Billy and Muhammad. Who would win? on “The Pittsburgh Kid.”