VOL. 120 - NO. 4 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JANUARY 22, 2016 $.35 A COPY STATE OF THE CITY Walsh Promises Education as Top Priority by Sal Giarratani While the City of Boston faces funding” for both district and However, what I found miss- fl ows across the city from one a number of challenges of the chartered schools. “Let us work ing was in respect to the qual- place to another. human scale, Mayor Marty through the state budget pro- ity of life in our city. Solu- I wish I had heard more Walsh announced at his State cess this year to make a full tions to strategies that address focus emphasizing strategies in of the City address at Boston investment in our children and the growing violence in many dealing with all the players in Symphony Hall that his num- our families and our Common- of our neighborhoods that this situation. Good schools are ber one challenge will be an wealth’s future.” have long been called “killing great, but safer neighborhoods uplifting of public education Walsh spoke of the recent zones.” The impact of street are even more important and across the city. While inside the news of General Electric’s deci- crime, gang, drug and gun a much greater challenge for Hall, speaking of his academic sion to relocate its headquarters violence continues unabated. all of us. reforms, picketers were outside to the Seaport District. This On the afternoon of the Mayor’s In order to make better faulting him on a $50 million corporate move could bring State of the City address, it schools, it will take our elected defi cit facing schools next year. additional folks into Boston’s looked as though the Gunfi ght offi cials, our teachers and our In challenging the audience to growing work force. at the OK Corral was taking parents working together in a stand as one, the mayor stated, The mayor also announced place at the Maverick T Station common cause, and the same “We have a tremendous opportu- the creation of a new Offi ce of on the Blue Line in East Boston. kind of commitment is needed nity to come together right now, Housing Stability “to develop where the color flowing was when it comes to community behind programs that experts, resources for tenants, incen- sadly bloody red. policing. Residents of this city teachers, and parents all agree tives for landlords who do the In order to keep and maintain must unite and empower them- will make a lasting difference.” right thing, and partnerships Boston as a world-class city, selves because that is how that Walsh announced his sup- with developers to keep more of the mayor must deal with the better tomorrow for our children port “for fair and sustainable our housing stock affordable.” undercurrent of violence that will happen.

Massachusetts Launches Comprehensive News Briefs Digital Health Initiative by Sal Giarratani Industry, Healthcare & State and Local Government Partner to Enhance Economic Development, Patient Care in Growing Health Industry What Ever Happened to Post-Racial Obama America? Massachusetts Governor ment of a digital health inno- Charlie Baker, Boston Mayor vation hub. The initiative will It seems like over the last seven years of the Obama Martin J. Walsh, Speaker Rob- provide space, programming, White House, America has become more obsessed ert A. DeLeo and executives a strong industry network for with race than ever before. Look at the Black Lives from the Massachusetts Com- digital health startups and will Matter agenda. Look at President Obama and all the petitive Partnership (MACP) serve as a Boston “hub” for the Democrats always preaching race differences. I had joined leaders from across state industry. Programming through hoped that those things that unite us as a nation government, healthcare, and the hub will be managed and would grow stronger, but that is not how things have the technology sector at Boston operated by MassChallenge. gone, sadly. Children’s Hospital to announce decade. The sector spans a “Strong public-private part- Recently, I heard several school districts across the a comprehensive public-private variety of technologies includ- nerships are what make our country will be holding school on the MLK holiday to partnership designed to ac- ing electronic health records, City, and our region, more com- discuss and debate why Ferguson happened. Freddy celerate the competitiveness consumer wearable devices, petitive in the global economy,” Gray and the Chicago Police Department’s policies on of the Commonwealth’s digital care systems, payment manage- said Mayor Walsh. “We know race. Is that what the King holiday is all about? Every- healthcare industry. ment, Big Data analytics and that the digital healthcare in- thing now is seen through the prism of race. America “Our administration is com- telemedicine among others, and dustry is Boston’s future, and I should be moving forward, but it seems like it is being mitted to making Massachu- has close connections to the thank our state and private sec- pushed backward by those whose agenda is division. setts a national leader in digital state’s technology and life sci- tor partners for their support. I heard that among the topics to be discussed is the health by partnering with pri- ences sectors. Massachusetts By working together, we can issue of white guilt, because that is what seems to fuel vate industry, convening key is well-positioned for success in maintain Boston’s leadership in folks in the multicultural world of diversity. stakeholders and addressing digital health as host to world- health care and the life scienc- Did you hear that CBS Television wants to bring market gaps,” said Governor class healthcare and academic es, and create an environment those old Nancy Drew Mysteries back? Except this Baker. “This emerging indus- institutions, a strong startup where the digital healthcare time, Nancy HAS to be either African-American, Asian- try cluster has the potential culture, significant venture industry can thrive and we can American, or Latina. White actresses need not apply, to become a powerful driver of capital investment, a dominant better serve our patients and says CBS head honchos. Isn’t this racist? job creation across the Com- life sciences sector and roughly their families.” U.S. Senate Says No to New Obama War Powers monwealth, while also unlock- 250 existing digital health com- MACP also announced several The U.S. Senate will not be taking up President ing new advances in improving panies. private industry-led initiatives Obama’s request for new war powers to fi ght the patient care and lowering health The initiative will bring pub- that will help accelerate growth Islamic State. According to Majority Leader Mitch care costs.” lic, private, academic, and in the digital health sector, in- McConnell, they want to avoid tying the hands of the Digital health, or eHealth, healthcare leaders together to cluding innovative approaches next president. is a rapidly growing sector at build a stronger and more con- to providing private funds for Last fall, the Obama Administration proposed a the intersection of healthcare nected statewide digital health digital healthcare companies three-year authorization that would take the fi ght and information technology, ecosystem. To support digital that are starting up, located in, beyond national borders and expand it to any “closely- and according to a report by health startups, the City of Bos- or planning to re-locate to, Mas- (Continued on Page 10) Goldman Sachs represents ton, Massachusetts eHealth In- sachusetts. MACP also facili- an approximately $32B mar- stitute at MassTech (MeHI), and ket opportunity over the next MACP announced the establish- (Continued on Page 7)

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The Ride to Partner with Uber and Lyft? When President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on July 26, 1990, he said: “It signals ROMANESQUE CHURCHES the end to the unjustifi ed segregation and exclusion of persons Germany, and England. There with disabilities from the mainstream of American life.” Among was a decline of community the things mandated by the ADA is The Ride, the Massachusetts life after the fall of Rome, when Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) paratransit system for her strong guiding hand was handicapped riders. removed from Western Europe. The Pioneer Institute, an independent, non-partisan, privately Cities disappeared and whole funded research organization that seeks to improve the quality countries slid into the Dark of life in Massachusetts, recently reported on some proposed Ages. For several hundred changes to The Ride. On December 14, 2015, the MBTA’s Fiscal years, the people lived a rural and Management Control Board (FMCB) met to discuss how to fi x life around the castles of the the agency’s out-of-control budget and debated making changes wealthy barons, and in little to The Ride. According to the Pioneer institute: “The FMCB has villages. Christianity was the proposed a real innovation for MBTA paratransit: using Uber, Lyft, chief source of education when and taxis for certain trips, specifi cally the 80 percent of trips that science, letters, art and culture don’t require wheelchair accessible vans.” The report notes that became the monopoly of the this would make the MBTA the fi rst public transit agency in the religious orders. Schools were country to work together with the popular ride-sharing companies. attached to monasteries and The MBTA is required to provide The Ride service for any trip monks with their pupils often that is within 3/4 of a mile of a bus, subway, or trolley line. The designed cathedrals. fee is limited to not more than two times the cost of a subway ride. These medieval masons were Currently, The Ride goes to many more places than just those Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary, prevented from copying the within 3/4 mile of a regular “T” route. This is known as “premium Milan, Italy. Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria Nascente, early Christian basilica because service” and the fee is $5, rather than the $3 fee for ADA-mandated Milan, Italy. of their love for thick masonry service. According to the Pioneer Institute, one of the money-saving walls and round arched open- proposals at the hearing was dropping the premium service and In previous issues we dis- its masonry walls and timber ings, in addition to their con- restricting The Ride to the smaller area mandated by the ADA. I cussed the origin of religion, roofs served their needs very cerns about roof fi res. There was pleased to read that Pioneer believes that the MBTA should how Christianity was brought adequately, except that the dry were at least three great dif- not restrict The Ride to the minimum ADA standard. As the report to Rome, and the persecutions timber roofs were often struck ficulties which plagued the states: “Many people have based their choice of housing location which were started by Nero and by lightning and the lack of fi re- Romanesque builders; first, on access to The Ride. For the MBTA to change the rules now and continued for 250 years until fi ghting equipment as we know the heavy weight of the stone restrict service to certain areas would effectively force users who the time of Emperor Constan- it permitted serious damage to roofs, which required piers of depend upon The Ride to relocate.” tine. We also learned how the occur in their roof structures. great size; second, the diffi culty Pioneer reports that the board did not vote to approve the pro- Early Christians chose the pa- The next logical step then, was in providing resistance to the posal to restrict The Ride. The report does not indicate whether gan Roman Basilica as the style to construct the roofs of stone thrust of the stone vaulting; and the board is going forward with the proposal to partner with taxis which most closely suited their by building a series of vaults third, the diffi culty in provid- and ride-share providers, but seems to suggest that that proposal religious needs, and how this and arches. Inadequate knowl- ing the tremendous amount of is still being considered. style infl uenced the design of edge about arch thrusts caused stagings and formwork which the Early Christian-style church. some sidewalls to spread and were required to construct the Probably the most important the roofs to fall. Many of the stone roofs. A three-hundred- Saint John Cantius thing for us to understand at structural problems confronting year struggle to conquer these by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari this time is that the Church these early Christian builders problems reaped its rewards in hierarchy can designate any were fairly well solved during the Gothic period that followed. Poland has given us many wonderful saints kind of church to be a basilica. the Romanesque period which The Romanesque period in among whom is John Cantius, also known as Historically speaking, a basili- followed. history is not without its char- John of Kanty. He was born on June 23, 1393, can-style church is laid out in Romanesque means “Roman- acteristics. A few of the more in Kęty, a small town near Oswiecim, Poland, a rectangular plan with a broad ish” or “that which is like the prominent are round arched to Stanisław and Anna Kanty. He attended the nave running down the center, Roman.” It was a style or a openings; massive stone walls Krakow Academy at which he attained a Doctor of fl anked with colonnaded aisles, period in the development of with buttresses; large interior Philosophy in 1418. After graduation, he spent the a chancel rail, a raised altar, and world architecture which began columns; and vaulted stone next three years conducting philosophy classes at with a semicircular apse behind. after the decline of the Roman ceilings. the university while preparing for the priesthood. The design and layout of the Empire and attained its highest NEXT ISSUE: Upon his ordination, he became rector at the school of the Canons Early Christian church with development in Italy, France, The Gothic System Regular of the Most Holy Sepulcher in Miechow. While there, he was offered a professorship of Sacred Scripture at the Krakow Academy. After attaining a doctorate in theology, he eventually became director of the theology department, holding the professorship until his death City of Boston Fire Department Now Accepting in 1473. The multi-faceted Kanty also helped develop Jean Buridan’s theory of impetus, which anticipated the work of Galileo and Firefi ghters Exam Applications Newton. As most learned men of his day, John spent many of his The City of Boston Fire These sessions will be held will also host a test prepar- free hours hand-copying manuscripts of the Holy Scriptures, Department has announced on Saturdays from 10:00 am to ation session at Florian Hall, theological tracts, and other scholarly works. Although only 26 that a written exam for fire- 12 noon on the following dates 55 Hallet St., Dorchester on volumes have survived to our time, their total of over 18,000 pages fi ghters will be administered on at the listed locations: March 29, 2016 from 6:00 pm- is a testament to his exceptional industriousness. April 16, 2016. There will be an January 23, E9 & L2, 239 8:00 pm. During his time in Krakow, John Kanty became well known for additional fee for applications Sumner St., East Boston All sessions are free and open his generosity and compassion toward the poor, especially needy received after March 1, 2016, February 6, E24 & L23, 36 to the public. Cancellations students at the university. He subsisted on what was strictly and no applications will be Washington St., Dorchester due to inclement weather will necessary to sustain his life, giving alms regularly to the poor. He accepted after March 21, 2016. February 13, E28 & TL10, be posted on the Boston Fire made one pilgrimage to Jerusalem and four pilgrimages on foot to To apply online, please visit 746 Centre St., Jamaica Plain Department’s Facebook page: Rome. our website at www.cityofbos- February 20, E14 & L4, 174 facebook.com/bostonfi redepart- Michael Miechowita, the medieval Polish historian and the ton.gov/fi re. Dudley St., Roxbury ment. saint’s fi rst biographer, described the saint’s extreme humility Boston Fire will host a series February 27, E48 & L28, 60 Contact 617-343-3024 or and charity in his work. of open house sessions to pro- Fairmont Ave., Hyde Park [email protected] for He was canonized in 1767 and was declared a patron of Poland vide more information and an- March 5, E52 & L29, 975 more information. and Lithuania by Pope Clement XII in 1737. His Feast Day is swer any questions candidates Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester celebrated on December 23rd. may have. The Boston Fire Department PART TIME CLEANING ͳ NIGHTS Mattéo Gallo FRAMINGHAM AREA Nikki-1-800-696-5320 o Appraisals Sales & Rentals

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Boston, MA 02113 La Befana is one of Italy’s USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA oldest and most celebrated POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the legends. Each year on January POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 6th, the children of Italy awaken James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma in hopes that La Befana has 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 made a visit to their house. This is also a signifi cant day for Vol. 110 - No. 4 Friday, January 22, 2016 Italians, because it marks the end of the Christmas season OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and and the day that the Three Wise sacred traditions of this our adopted country the Men arrived at the manger of the Christ Child, bringing Him United States of America: To revere its laws and presents of gold, frankincense, inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive and myrrh. Over the years, the unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic Epiphany has become a more celebrated holiday for the chil- duty: In all ways to aid in making this country Donne 2000 Board Members and La Befana. Back row: Rita dren of Italy, even more so than greater and better than we found it. Susi, co-secretary. Middle row, L-R: Dora Volpe, co-treasurer; Christmas. Rosa Giammarco, president; Maria DiCenso co-treasurer; This story teaches our chil- and Doreen Giammarco, co-secretary. Kneeling: La Befana, dren customs and traditions BURLINGTON SONS OF ITALY OFFERS Michelle Andreottola from our ancestors and it is up to us to pass them along to One again this year, La Befana Befana’s appearance, Joe Pa- future generations so that they Italian Language Classes came to visit the members of gliuca, of Big Joe Productions, will not be forgotten. With highly qualifi ed profes- Advanced 1 class Donne 2000 and their chil- kept the children entertained Donne 2000 is a non-profi t sional instructors, the Burling- 5:30-7:00 pm dren. She was dressed in old, with his creative stories. There women’s organization whose ton Sons of Italy, Lodge #2223, (Note: This is a NEW offering!) worn garb, with broom in hand were also crafts for the children mission is to educate women is once again offering Italian Advanced 2 class sweeping. She gave out gifts to and raffl e prizes. and perpetuate Italian culture language classes to anyone who 7:00-8:30 pm the little children, and treats to As legend has it, La Befana, and traditions from generation is interested in acquiring levels Note: The advanced classes the adults consisting of tanger- thinking that she had missed to generation. of profi ciency with the language are recommended only for stu- ines, torrones, and chocolates. the opportunity to accompany For more information on or to learn about the country of dents having completed Inter- Just like in the old days in Italy the Wise Men in search of the Donne 2000, please visit Italy. Highly acclaimed by the mediate 2 or having a basic com- when they were kids. Prior to La Christ Child, later decided to www.Donne2000.com Italian Consulate in Boston, in fort in conversational Italian. addition to their language as- If you are unable to register in pect, the classes will explore the person on February 3rd, please culture, the terrain, the people complete the Registration Form and the culinary arts of Italy. located on our web site shown Two semesters are offered an- above and mail it with your nually in levels of Beginner 1 & check payable to Burlington 2, Intermediate 1 & 2 and Ad- Sons of Italy Lodge #2223. Mail vanced 1 & 2. The fi rst 12-week completed registration form and session began this past fall, with check to: Don McGowan, 206 the second or spring semester Fox Hill Road, Burlington MA beginning February 10, 2016. 01803. Note: First semester atten- Be sure to register early as dance is not required in order to space is at a premium. No reg- enroll in the February semester. istrations will be accepted after All Beginner 1 & 2 classes, February 10, 2016. Intermediate 1 & 2 classes and The Order of the Sons of Italy Advanced 1 & 2 classes will Burlington Lodge 2223 has been meet on Wednesday evenings at offering the Italian language St. Margaret’s School on Winn classes the past two decades and Street in Burlington. New Ad- the program is one of the lodge’s vanced 1 and Advanced 2 classes proudest achievements. The were introduced last semester on-going goal of the lodge is to and have been included in the teach Italian to interested mem- program as a fi nal step in the bers of the community. This goal process of learning Italian. Ad- is a ‘work-in-progress’ in which La Befana and children. vanced 1 is designed to assist many people over the years have those Intermediate 2 students in been introduced and educated preparation for making the tran- in the Italian language. Wicked Free Winter Fun sition to the Advanced 2 level. Many students have complet- Visitors to Massachusetts can March 31, 2016, and features visits at various days of the The fee covers the 12-week ed the entire course and have add extra value to their vaca- both indoor and outdoor ac- week. semester. The registration policy returned year after year to keep tion budget this winter, thanks tivities. They range from ice Wicked Free Winter Fun also mandates that this is a non- up with their conversational to the state’s new Wicked Free skating, outdoor hikes and rounds up a variety of outdoor refundable fee. skills. Whatever the reason, Winter Fun calendar of over 100 farmer’s markets to museum winter activities offered by the Registrations will take place learning a new language and free events and family activities visits, concerts and fi lm screen- Massachusetts Department on Wednesday, February 3rd culture can be a rich, rewarding in the Bay State. ings – all free of charge. 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For additional For specifi c information about setts Offi ce of Travel & Tourism for complete details. and local cities and towns. information or to enroll, please our professional instructors, (MOTT), Wicked Free Winter Among the listings are dozens For more information, go to visit our website: www.burl- class content and textbook re- Fun runs through Thursday, of local museums offering free . ingtonsonsofi taly.org and click quirements, please visit the on the link Italian Classes, or Italian Classes section of our contact Burlington Sons of Italy www.burlingtonsonsofi taly.org Thursday Night at the Bremen Street Theatre Lodge #2223 President Don Mc- website where the syllabus is Gowan, at 781-272-0529, e-mail available to assist you in decid- by Sal Giarratani at [email protected]. ing your current level of Italian Once again, it is time for another great one, as woman after woman died at the The 12-week 2016 schedule expertise as well as to which level cinema presentation at the East Boston hands of a mysterious murderer who will begin on February 10, 2016, you should enroll. If you later feel Branch Library on Thursday, January was roaming our streets looking for his at times listed below: you have selected the wrong level 28th. The movie is The Boston Strangler, next prey. Beginner 1 class class for any reason, you can al- the curtain rises at 5:30 pm, and it’s It seemed almost daily that the Record 6:00-7:30 pm ways change to a higher or lower free. American splashed news of the latest Beginner 2 class level as needed since the same The movie is based on the true story victim on the front page for all to see. It 7:30-9:00 pm text book (Prego!) is used in both of the Boston Strangler. I remember this came to an end when police apprehended Intermediate 1 class basic and intermediate classes. story quite well because it was a real-life Albert DeSalvo, the convicted strangler. 7:30-9:00 pm Remember, mail the registra- scary period in Boston history. Living in The movie stars Tony Curtis and Henry Intermediate 2 class tion form early to reserve your the South End at the time (early ’60s), a string Fonda. 6:00-7:30 pm place. of stranglings put the fear of God into every- Remember, it starts at 5:30 pm and is free. PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 22, 2016 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore The Magical, Mysterious Winter Sky by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING female deity in mythology. In OUT LOUD fact, Roman legends contained at least three moon goddesses! by Sal Giarratani Luna, who lends her name to the Italian word for “moon,” Is Cruz Eligible for Presidential Run? was the personifi cation of the The issue of whether or not (2008) involved a question heavenly orb. Diana was a fi erce U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is eligible to similar to the one being asked of and independent huntress run for president as a natural- Cruz’s candidacy, but I believe often linked artistically with a born American is not settled the other three candidates for crescent moon, which mimicked law as he keeps stating (Cruz: president were proven to be the shape of her bow. Hecate defends birth eligibility, Janu- natural-born Americans. Barry represented the darker aspects ary 13th). Goldwater was born in 1911 of the moon, as she presided According to the Constitution, in the Arizona Territory, which over the realms of witchcraft, only natural-born Americans was U.S. soil. George Romney crossroads, and the night. can run for president. The op- was born in Mexico; his parents The moon also features promi- ed piece by Professor Lawrence were U.S. citizens in Mexico as nently in Italian superstition. Tribe brought up a good case temporary Mormon missionar- According to a piece of folklore that it is far from settled law in ies. In the case of McCain, he which is also well-known in the case of Cruz's candidacy. was born on a U.S. base where the United States, the full Why did Cruz decide to re- his father was stationed. While moon has the power to sway nounce his Canadian citizen- he asked for and received a U.S. human behavior in a myriad of ship back in 2014? Was it be- Senate resolution declaring him ways, whether it is awakening cause he knew this birth issue eligible to run, he really didn’t romance or causing mayhem! was far from settled? need that resolution. In fact, the word “lunacy” Tribe was once Cruz’s profes- When Ted Cruz was born in derives from “luna.” Italians sor at Harvard and understood Canada, his mother, a U.S. also have their own version of the future presidential candi- citizen, quickly registered his the werewolf, known as the lupo date was an “originalist” when birth at the U.S. Embassy. His mannaro, who, like his English it came to the Constitution. parent’s permanent address and American counterparts, Like one of his mentors, U.S. was in Canada, and his father becomes active at the full moon. Supreme Court Justice Antonin was a Cuban national. For So let us all keep our eye out for Scalia, an originalist is someone purposes of legality, Cruz was strange happenings when the who believes that the constitu- born a U.S. citizen; but for full moon falls on the 23rd of this tion is what it states. There is purposes of Article II Section month! The phases of the moon little room for any interpreta- 1, Paragraph 5, things are not can also dictate the best times tion. The U.S. Constitution that clear. for certain events and actions — is not a living document. The Isn’t that why he renounced a waxing moon, for example, is founding fathers, when writ- his Canadian citizenship two the ideal cycle under which to ing the U.S. Constitution un- years ago before announcing plan a wedding, as the couple’s der Article II, Section 1, Para- his 2016 campaign? happiness will increase just as graph 5, stated that only citi- If you could call up John During the month of January, Aurora awakened from the the moon grows. Indeed, the zens born on U.S. soil could Adams or Thomas Jefferson I really start to notice the sky. darkness and fl ew across the moon is saddled with much run for president. However, our today, they might not agree with Perhaps this is because the sky to signal the arrival of power and clout over mythology, founders never defi ned what it Cruz that his eligibility is settled sky brims with subtle changes the sun. Aurora also lends folklore and culture all around meant to be a “natural-born law or fact. and seasonal premonitions herself to another sky-related the world. For this reason, American.” Donald Trump may indeed throughout the month. For phenomenon — the aurora whenever I see the sliver of a The previous cases of Barry be doing Ted Cruz a favor by example, as winter slowly melts borealis, or the undulating crescent moon peeking from Goldwater (1964), George Rom- bringing attention to this issue into spring, the sun remains bands of colorful light often behind bare tree branches or a ney (1968), and John McCain now rather than later. in the sky for a longer period. seen in polar regions. I have resplendent full moon shining Whereas the early evening in never seen the aurora borealis, her light over a glassy lake, I December meant skies the color but my father and brother did pause to admire her wisdom of blackened coal, January witness a display many years and strength. Richard Settipane evenings bring turquoise-hued ago when travelling to New We often take the sky, in all heavens with clouds rimmed Hampshire for a camping trip. its incarnations, for granted. Insurance Services in pink and gold by the setting Meanwhile, towards the mid- After all, we always expect it to sun. Frosty nights also entail afternoon, the sky changes once be over us! However, by never Public Insurance Adjuster clear skies where every star again. 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THEATRE NOTES BY BOBBY FRANKLIN THE WHITE CHIP a Very Funny Play about a Very Serious Subject The White Chip, now playing switch from character to char- at the Merrimack Repertory acter at the drop of a hat. Theatre in Lowell, is an im- The title refers to the white portant work. Written by Sean chip, or token, that is given to Daniels, MRT’s Artistic Director, people when they fi rst attend it is a no-holds-barred look at a Twelve Step Program. It is Sean’s painful struggle with ad- in recognition of their taking diction. In it he tells the story the first step towards recov- of how he practically ruined ery. Unfortunately, Sean has his life, his relationships, and amassed a large amount of his health because of the hold these chips over the years, as alcohol had on him. In the play, he has relapsed time and time the audience witnesses Sean’s again, with each new round of tragic life as we see the disease drinking dragging him further progress and tear him apart. and further down towards that And while we are watching this black hole. Along the way, he tale of self-destruction, we are learns better ways to hide his many times laughing to the drinking from others, how to point of tears. I know, it sounds lie to himself, and how to avoid a bit strange. responsibilities, but eventu- The cast is led by Jeffrey ally his life starts to completely Binder as Sean, who is superb unravel. Much of this will be in a role that takes incredible familiar to those who have, or emotional stamina. Within min- know someone who has, dealt utes he has formed a bond with with this awful disease. the audience, who now become Okay, so you must be wonder- immersed in his life story. Mr. ing why I said this is a funny Binder is fluid on the stage play. It sounds pretty dreadful, and his face takes on the years and it is. The great thing about (Photo by MRT) of abuse as the play, and his The White Chip is how Dan- Isabel Keating, Benjamin Evett, and Jeffrey Binder. alcoholism, progresses. This is iels has fi lled it with so much of the embarrassing escapades struggle has been, and of how In the program notes, Sean not done with makeup. laughter. There are jokes about Sean has embarked on while so many people are dealing with Daniels expresses something Benjamin Evett and Isabel his Mormon upbringing, his drunk, as well as graphics list- the same battle. It is a battle to that has to be a first for an Keating are listed in the pro- embarrassing escapades while ing the pros and cons of his be- overcome the shame and ask artist. About The White Chip gram as Actor #1 and Actor #2 on a bender, his relationship havior. Mr. Evett is particularly for help. It is not only a play for he writes, “And I do hope that as they play multiple roles and with his mother, who also is impressive when he plays Se- those who have or are struggling no one produces it in ten years slip in and out of their various an alcoholic, and his meeting an’s father, who is diagnosed with addiction, but a story that because it feels incredibly out- characters without missing a with the Jews, where he is fi - with Parkinson’s disease. Many should be seen by all people so dated — because we have no beat. Having seen Mr. Evett nally able to make some sense of these scenes are heartbreak- they will begin to realize that more silent deaths.” As much perform many times before, I of things. Who would have ing and touching. the stigma associated with ad- as I enjoyed this play and urge was not surprised at this, as he thought such a thing? There is If this play wasn’t funny, it diction is cruel and uncalled people to see it, I have to agree is one of the area’s top actors. wonderful banter among all the would be unbearable to watch. for. The way to help people is to with him. This was my introduction to characters as they move about And that is what is so wonderful allow them to step away from The White Chip is playing Ms. Keating, and to say I was the stage engaged in quick- about it. By allowing his audience the shame and know they will at the Merrimack Repertory impressed would be an un- witted exchanges. There are the release through the comedy, be able to reach out for help Theatre, Lowell, MA, through derstatement. It’s wonderful projections onto two screens with Mr. Daniels is able to tell his without being branded as weak January 31st. Box Offi ce: 978- to watch such talented actors cartoon-like characterizations story of just how terrible his and lacking in character. 654-4678 MRT.0rg

™ ™ ™ A Beautiful Violet Grows at the Speakeasy VIOLET at the Calderwood Pavilion, Boston My review of the Speakeasy soldiers, Flick and Monty, who encounters on her trip learn Stage Company’s production both come to care for her very as much from her as she does of Violet could be summed up much. There are also wonder- from them. in just three words: See this ful scenes between the young The musical score is breath- play. Violet, played with amazing taking, covering many genres Violet, which premiered off depth by Audree Hedequist, and including gospel, folk, rock, and Broadway in 1997, originally her father, played by Michael country. It is hard to believe one got mixed reviews, but fortu- Mendiola in a role fi lled with composer could master so many nately survived and went on emotion that seems made to different types of music. While to play Broadway. The Boston order for him. The two are all the numbers are outstand- run is being directed by Paul beautiful to watch together ing, I do have to make mention Daigneault, who is taking it on and give the audience insight of “Let It Sing” performed by for the second time, (it played into how Violet’s strength was Dan Belnavis as Flick. His in- the Speakeasy in 2000), and he developed. credible voice fi lls the theater has done a masterful job. Along It would have been so easy for with emotion. with a remarkable score com- this play to have fallen into the I would also note that the posed by Jeanine Tesori with story of a bitter young woman scenes with the faith healing lyrics by Brian Crawley, and who is mad at the world for the preacher are played just right a fi rst rate cast led by Alison bad hand she has been dealt, by John F. King. He did not slip McCartan, Violet is near perfect. and the people who look at her into parody, which would have Set in 1964, it is the story and feel pity for her, but that is been easy to do, but instead of Violet, a young woman who not how it goes. showed the human qualities of has a severe facial scar that Violet is tough and smart. the man without diminishing resulted from a tragic accident Yes, she is angry and hurt, him. It was not easy to do, but when she was a child. She but at no time did I feel pity for Mr. King got it right. has gathered together enough her. I was sympathetic towards Again, see this play, you will money to take a bus trip from her, but I also recognized the not be disappointed. Violet will her home in Spruce Pine, NC, to amazing strength of her char- move you, touch you, and make Tulsa, OK, where she believes acter. Flick does as well. Her you want to Let It Sing! a faith healer can remove her father did a remarkable job Violet is playing through scar and the emotional pain giving her the tools to enable February 6th at the Stan- that goes with it. her to deal with life, which is ford Calderwood Pavilion, Flick, Violet and Monty Along the way, she befriends a conveyed in the number “Luck 527 Tremont Street, Boston. (Photo by Glenn Perry) number of people including two of the Draw.” The people Violet 617-933-8600. POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 22, 2016 PAGE 7

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 IN PINK was being made inside what HANK WILLIAMS JR. – IT’S ABOUT TIME A few days after getting once was the site of the old Nash Icon Records sworn into offi ce, city coun- Woolworth’s five-and-dime Are you ready for country music with no-holds-barred? Then cilors were getting back to store at the corner of Ruggles you’re ready for Hank Williams Jr. and It’s About Time. Williams work in their offi ces. A few and Washington Streets. As is as rowdy and energetic as ever, with a dozen explosive rockers of them moved to new quar- I walked around Dudley, I that just never let up. The pace is set with the initial cut penned ters, and two of them were could see all the positives tak- by Neil Young, and previously recorded by Waylon Jennings — “Are newbies. One of these was ing place in this area. You Ready For the Country,” a duet with Eric Church. This is fol- Boston City Councilor When I was growing up lowed by “Club U.S.A.,” the driving “God Fearin’ Man,” missing the Annissa Essaibi George of here, Dudley was like Down- past via “Those Days Are Gone,” and “Dress Like An Icon,” which Dorchester, who decided to town Crossing. Folks could he penned. Williams addresses the gun controversy with “God brighten up the drab concrete get almost anything there. It and Guns,” the biographical cut he wrote, and shines on, “Just walls of her offi ce space with a was a great, diverse shopping splash of color. She splashed State Senate candidate, Lydia mecca. Call Me Hank,” expressing himself with Mel Tillis’ tune “Mental Edwards at the L’Hacienda Revenge,” followed by Williams taking a verbal shot at pop country the walls with several gallons I have seen photos from the of “hot pink” paint from a Restaurant in East Boston talking ’30s and ’40s; I remember sound with the album title cut “It’s About Time.” The festivities about the upcoming senate race. continue with “The Party’s On,” getting the spiritual mood on with guy named Benjamin Moore. fi rsthand the ’50s and ’60s. “Wrapped Up, Tangled Up In Jesus (God’s Got It),” and puts the As Essaibi George says with I also remember the sadness great person, and a great Ameri- fi nishing touches on with “Born to Boogie” with Brantley Gilbert, a smile, “Why would you go of the late ’70s and ’80s when can. Live long and prosper, as Justin Moore and Brad Paisley. boring and usual? I happen to the whole area went downhill Mr. Spock always said. RACHEL PLATTEN - WILDFIRE Columbia Records think my pink is cool.” faster than quicksand in an TH EASTIE’S LYDIA EDWARDS Rachel Platten is enjoying the success of Wildfi re, her major HAPPY 90 TO hourglass. ANNOUNCES label debut that is receiving much critical acclaim and airplay BOB NOBLE OF QUINCY Good to see the Dudley Sta- FOR SENATE SEAT with her charted tunes, “The Fight Song” and “Stand By You.” A good friend of mine for tion retail area on the rebound Last week, State Senate can- Her local tie to Boston (Newton) adds to the mystique of this tal- many years, Bob Noble, recently after all those sad years of hope- th didate Lydia Edwards held a ented young lady who has made her mark on the music scene. celebrated his 90 birthday lessness. It is truly a Roxbury volunteer organizing meeting Delivering a cool dozen cuts which she had a hand in writing, among a large gathering of fam- Renaissance, thanks to both at the L’Hacienda Restaurant this album is inspirational. In addition to her charted hits, check ily and friends at the Common government involvement and a on Meridian Street and large out the powerful “Hey Hey Hallelujah” featuring Andy Gram- Market Restaurant in Quincy. commitment from community crowds showed up to listen to mer, plus the emotional “Speechless,” the pounding “Beating Bob is a well-known and re- folks. Edwards talk about the up- Me Up,” and the catchy “Better Place.” The rapid lyrics of “Lone spected Quincy-ite. He has had GOVERNOR GETS coming senate race and the Ranger” drive the beat on the second half with “You Don’t Know many milestones in his life, STOMPING need to spread the word on her My Heart,” the crescendo-driven “Angels in Chelsea,” the soaring beginning with his large family. WITH THE STOMPERS candidacy. “Astronauts.” Then the album winds down with “Congratulations” He was an expert photographer Recently, Gov. Charlie Baker MADISON PARK HOUSING and the powerful “Superman.” Platten’s The Wildfi re Tour stops at for the Quincy Sun newspaper got down at Johnny D’s in PART OF ROXBURY’S Boston at The Royale on March 12th. for decades. He is also a living Somerville to catch the Stomp- RENAISSANCE CONDEMNED – MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK member of the Greatest Gen- ers, an East Boston legendary Last week, I was over in the Lakeshore Records eration, who survived both the party band fronted by the one Dudley Station area, where the Condemned is a score that is moving in many ways, with Great Depression and World and only Sal Baglio. Sal and Governor and Lieutenant Gov- electronic-based music created by Daniel Davies & Sebastian War II. During that war, he was the Stompers had a great 1978 ernor showed up to announce a Robertson, utilizing varying sounds that range from the mys- captured by the Germans, and hit, “Coast to Coast,” that went state grant for new job creation terious and suspenseful to emotional vibes that tend to be very was released along with other coast to coast that year. And, as in the neighborhood. It felt like interesting. Mix in a bit of dance tracks like “Black Disco” and American prisoners of war at the governor said, “Thirty years yesterday, as the announcement run the gamut of the slow-paced track “Axe Face.” Included the war’s conclusion. He’s a later, they still got it!” in the roller-coaster ride of music are tracks “Shynola’s Rumble,” “Cookie’s Theme,” as well as the uniqueness of “Johnny’s Jazz” and “Alejandro’s Angels,” both featuring Cody Carpenter. The • Digital Health Initiative (Continued from Page 1) crumbling of “Cookie’s End,” the disconnect of “Broken Phone,” tated the development of stan- “These traits uniquely position partner with state agencies to scaling with “Roof to Roof,” and “Maya’s Escape” lead to the dardized software, technology the Commonwealth to become better capture the “big data” fi nale “Condemned Theme.” Music sure to stimulate the suspense and sponsored research agree- global leaders in the digital opportunity in healthcare. of the fi lm! ments and user guides to make healthcare sector. I am proud “The Baker-Polito Administra- CASUAL – SOUNDTRACK Lakeshore Records it easier for entrepreneurs, ven- that the House’s past two eco- tion is creating jobs in all the With an original score composed by Mateo Messina with Rolfe ture capitalists and the private nomic development bills have Commonwealth’s regions by Kent, the Hulu television network’s comedy series takes on new sector to do business with our supported eHealth programs harnessing emerging technolo- meaning. Romance, living together, relationships, etceteras, and world-class academic institu- because I believe this industry gies to strengthen our diverse all these emotions in the music mix. The titles pretty much tell the tions, including the University of presents rich opportunities for innovation economy,” said story of this television series that stars Michaela Watkins, Tara Massachusetts system, Harvard Massachusetts. I look forward Housing and Economic De- Lynne Barr, Frances Conroy and Patrick Heusinger. For openers, University, the Massachusetts to collaborating with the Baker velopment Secretary Jay Ash. Messina serves up “Love You Too” with a sound that is hard to Institute of Technology, North- and Walsh Administrations, “This new statewide public- categorize as it features a blend that is diffi cult to label. Kent’s cut eastern University and Partners and local companies, to ensure private partnership in digital of “Dark Room” offers some snap-your-fi ngers beat to fi t the mood. HealthCare. MACP will also host that eHealth is an economic health builds on a base of exist- Add in titles “Cat Glasses,” “Like She Probably,” “Ride A Bike,” a second year of its Mentorship driver for Massachusetts.” ing investments in an array of “Giving It,” and “From Behind.” The list of fl avorful ingredients Speaker Series, with a focus Governor Baker and Sec- sectors, from biotech to cloud for this comedic recipe includes, “You Didn’t Know How,” “Loved,” on digital health, connecting retary Ash have designated computing and fl exible hybrid “Bun,” “Carrot Cake,” “Found and So Lost,” and “You Didn’t.” Sort high-level, experienced industry the Massachusetts eHealth electronics. I look forward to of leaves an interesting taste in your mouth, doesn’t it? leaders across the state with en- Institute at MassTech (MeHI) continuing to collaborate with THE GOOD DINOSAUR - ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK trepreneurs of emerging compa- as the state’s implementing industry stakeholders and Disney Pixar nies to discuss how to start and agency. Established in 2008 by academic researchers to har- When Disney Pixar selected Academy Award-winning composer grow a successful tech business the Legislature as a division of ness Massachusetts’ national Mychael Danna and Emmy-nominated composer Jeff Danna to in Massachusetts. the Massachusetts Technology leadership in research and create the original score for The Good Dinosaur, you pretty much “The innovation economy Collaborative, an economic de- development, and unlock new know they were likely to hit a home run. Well, one swing of the bat comprised of the life sciences velopment agency, MeHI works economic opportunities.” and this duo has gone the distance. 30 tracks of musical creations and digital technology sectors to promote and accelerate the Digital health is an emerging produced with the use of alternative world music instruments, is the future growth engine use of digital healthcare, such industry cluster identifi ed by plus classic strings, percussion and brass. Included were Greek of our Commonwealth,” said as electronic health records and the Commonwealth’s economic instruments such as the bouzouki, Turkish cumbus, Iranian saz, Dr. Jeffrey Leiden, who led health information exchange. development plan signed by and even a Nordic instrument harpolek. They made music that the Digital Health Initiative on Governor Baker announced Governor Baker on December sounds big when it has to and music that pulses sensitively when behalf of MACP. “It has been today that he will fi le legislation 23rd. The digital health market the situation calls for it. The bottom line? The talented team of a privilege for me to lead this to expand MeHI’s efforts to in- is emerging rapidly, and has Danna and Danna did the Dinosaur good! outstanding group of public and clude digital healthcare cluster potential to create multiple LESLIE PINTCHIK – TRUE NORTH Pintch Hard Records private sector partners toward development activities. positive effects on the state’s Pianist/composer Leslie Pintchik offers up her fi fth CD, titled our shared goal of accelerating Led by a Strategy Commit- economic bottom line by creat- True North, with a stellar band comprised of Steve Wilson, soprano the growth of the digital health- tee composed of leaders across ing jobs, attracting investment, and alto sax; Ron Horton, trumpet and fl ugelhorn; Scott Hardy, care industry in Massachu- industry, academia, healthcare, and developing solutions, which bass; Michael Sarin, drums; and Satoshi Takeishi on percussion. setts. With the strengths of our and government, MeHI will improve healthcare delivery and This outstanding collection was recorded live at Boston’s Scullers universities, academic medi- work on cluster development ultimately can help contain Jazz Club. Pintchik’s ten-track collection of music fi ts the album cal centers, and life sciences activities designed to promote healthcare costs. title well, as her songs steadily climb ‘north’ with success. Having companies, Massachusetts is and support the sector. MeHI “Data and technology are written six of the tunes herself, Pintchik does a great job on “Let’s uniquely positioned to succeed will co-invest in the establish- powerful tools in our goal to Get Lucky,” rolling right along with “Tumbleweed,” followed by the in digital healthcare and I’m ment of a digital healthcare hub improve health care outcomes, conversational “Just Sayin’.” She does justice to John Lennon’s thrilled to be part of the team in Boston, lead development to integrate behavioral health “Imagine.” With “Crooked As A Dog’s Hind Leg,” Pintchik tells the that will make it happen.” of a market access program and physical health care and straight truth with a super jazzy beat, along with the pretty title “Massachusetts residents and designed to help digital health to deliver on the promise of track “True North,” feeling romantic with “Falling In Love Again,” organizations are known world- innovations get to market faster health care transparency,” said then taking a page from Mancini/Mercer’s book with “Charade.” wide for their brain power and by building strategic connec- Executive Offi ce of Health and “Discreet” is her fi nal composition; then J. Fred Coots and Sam industrious spirit,” said House tions between entrepreneurs Human Services Secretary Lewis’ “For All We Know” performed live. Excellent! Speaker Robert A. DeLeo. and the healthcare system, and Marylou Sudders. PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 22, 2016

Parla Come Mangi! (Speak as You Eat!)

by Alessandra Sambiase Read carefully! It’s common knowledge that man, but eating too much sugar loads the body with empty the mourn- calories and leads to weight gain. But a new study ing ceremony Benvenuti! The beginning of the Carnevale festivities in Italy is suggests this sweet staple of the American diet was quickly the perfect occasion for us to explore the Veneto region that seems isn’t merely fattening, it’s toxic. “Sugar calories turned into a to have it all. The capital city, Venezia (Venice), formerly known as are the worst, because they turn to fat in the liver, “re-birthday Serenissima Repubblica (the most serene Republic), once the most driving insulin resistance, and driving risk for party.” aristocratic and powerful seaport trading link to the East, is home diabetes (and) heart and liver disease,” explains An astronaut on the International Space Sta- to the historic Carnevale and is also one of the most visited art cities endocrinologist Robert Lustig, the study’s lead tion phoned a British grandmother from space in Italy. Not far from Venezia is Padova (Padua), synonymous with author. Enough said! by mistake, and she hung up on him because she the great Roman Catholic saint, Anthony, and known for housing Every night for the past fi ve years, Tony Berard assumed he was a drunken prank caller. British his remains at the monumental Basilica di Sant’Antonio. The city is has bicycled 14 miles to and from his grocery store astronaut Tim Peake had been trying to phone his also home to the University where Galileo Galilei taught. The area job. But the Michigan man can now put his bike family, but accidentally dialed Betty Barker, 79. surrounding the city has natural hot springs dating back to the away. Jason Kapoor, 20, recently noticed Berard “He just said, Hello, is this planet Earth?” So I said, Romans that have been converted into beautiful thermal spas. The cycling on a highway and stopped to offer him a “No,” explained Barker. “I thought it was someone nearby city of Verona, where the literary romance between Romeo ride. Berard, 50, explained that he struggled to who’d been out down the pub. I just put the phone and Juliet took place, has a well preserved Roman amphitheatre support himself and his sick wife and couldn’t af- straight down on him.” Barker now regrets hang- called Arena di Verona, used for Opera performances and concerts. ford a car, so Kapoor set up an online fundraiser. ing up. “It would have been nice to talk.” The wonderful cuisine of Veneto is defi ned by the characteristics Within a week, it had raised more than $18,000, Huh? The 400 highest-earning taxpayers in the of its territory. The northern, mountainous area uses more meats, enough to buy Berard a minivan and leave him U.S. paid just 17 percent in federal taxes in 2012 sausages and polenta, while the south is a great plain region cash for gas. “I will never take any of this for on average incomes of $336 million, the same rate and is known for risotto with various ingredients like pumpkin, granted,” he said. they’d pay if they made $1,000,000. The super asparagus, frog’s legs and radicchio. Venetian cuisine has its own On this date, January 22nd, Lyndon B. Johnson, wealthy have essentially created a parallel tax characteristics stemming from its rich lagoon that represents a 36th U.S. President, passed away in 1973. system by paying lawyers and lobbyists to alter great source of fresh fi sh like turbot, sea bass, squid, octopus and Johnny Duckworth doesn’t have a full-time job, the tax code, create loopholes, and set up com- some local varieties of mussel. The wide use of spices evokes the a working car, or a home of his own. But when plex shelters, trusts and shell corporations that connection between the present and Venice’s glorious past. Beans the 50-year-old busboy found an envelope stuffed confound even the IRS. and legumes are used widely in the region: dishes like risi e bisi with $3,000 in cash at the Colorado diner where he Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sand- (rice and peas) or pasta e fagioli (pasta with beans) and desserts works, Duckworth promptly handed it to his boss, ers raised $33 million in the last quarter of 2015, like pandoro traditionally come from this region. Baccala’ (salted Randy Emmons, who returned it to its owner. To only $4 million less than rival Hillary Clinton dry cod) is widely used in Veneto. Baccala’ is often confused with reward his honest employee, Emmons started an during that period. Overall, the Vermont Sena- stockfi sh, which is cod that has been dried without the addition of on-line fundraiser, hoping to raise $3,000 to pay tor is outpacing President Obama’s fundraising salt. Baccala’ alla vicentina (Vicenza style baccala’) is one of the some of Duckworth’s bills. So far, people have numbers from 2008, and has collected more than most beloved dishes of Veneto. This old recipe combines baccala’ donated more than $28,000. “It’s going to change 2.5 million individual contributions, compared with milk and sardines, making a succulent dish that requires over my life.” said a grateful Duckworth. with Obama’s 2.2 million contributions at this 2 hours of cooking. Baccala’ alla vicentina is best enjoyed with a Our distinguished musicologist Al Natale for- stage in 2012. glass of Soave wine and is traditionally served with grilled slices warded the following amazing piece. Ever since A poll disclosed 49% of Americans say they’re of polenta. Edward Hardy moved into a nursing home, the angrier about the news today than they were a British jazz pianist hasn’t had anybody to jam year ago. More Republicans (61%) are angry about Baccala’ Alla Vicentina with. But that all changed last month when staff current events than Democrats (42%), and more at the home posted an appeal online asking for white Americans are angry (54%) than Latinos 2 lb soaked baccala’ 1 onion (fi nely chopped) musicians to play with the 95 year-old, and more (43%) or blacks (33%). 6-7 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 cups whole milk than 80 people replied, including drummers, bass- Surprise! The Irish people have a complex ge- 3 cloves of garlic (chopped) 3 canned sardines ists, and saxophonists. Remarkably, three of the netic history shaped by mass migrations from 2 Tbsp parsley (chopped) Parmigiano Reggiano (grated) respondents were former band mates of Hardy’s, the Middle East and Spain, with blue eyes and Salt, pepper and ground whom he hadn’t seen in 35 years. “It is marvelous fair skin arriving through a later migration from nutmeg to taste that I’ve been reunited with my old band,” Hardy Eastern Europe, new DNA evidence indicates. The Preparation: Soak the baccala’ in cold water for one to three said. “I’ve missed playing, and when I do play now evidence was found in the bones of four people days, changing the water two or three times a day and keeping it makes me feel young again.” buried in Ireland: a brown-eye, black haired fe- it refrigerated in the meanwhile; then wash, pat dry and cut into Unbelievable! Omaha’s schools have proposed male who lived on a farm some 5,200 years ago, pieces. Place half of the olive oil, the garlic and 1 Tbsp of parsley an updated sex education curriculum that has discovered buried in a small village in Northern in an oven proof casserole, then add the fi sh and sear on all sides. sparked outrage from parents, who claim the new Ireland, and three men who lived between 3,000 Season lightly with salt and pepper then add the onion. Remove standards “rapes children of their innocence.” The and 4,000 years ago, found on Rathlin Island, just from the heat and take out the garlic. Warm the milk slightly and new curriculum would include lessons on contra- off the Irish Coast. pour over the fi sh to cover completely. Sprinkle with a little nutmeg, ceptives, abstinence, STD’s, and gender identity. Gee, new research reveals that the purest water cover and simmer for about 2 hours until the milk is nearly all Opponents say the curriculum “gives children too on Earth can be found in the rivers and lakes of absorbed. Preheat the oven to 430 °F. Heat up the remaining oil much information.” Puerto Williams in Southern Chile. in a small saucepan and soften the sardines in it. Pour over the Being taken to the leader, after Hillary Clinton Deaths from heavy drinking have soared to their cod and sprinkle with the remaining parsley and grated Parmi- told a New Hampshire newspaper that as president highest level in 35 years, and alcohol is now the giano Reggiano. Remove the lid and bake the casserole for about she would “get to the bottom” of mysterious UFO’s. second most lethal drug in the U.S., trailing only 10 minutes. Buon appetito! “I think we may have been visited already,” Clinton tobacco as the leading killer of Americans, a new said. “We don’t know for sure.” Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Baccala’ Alla Vicentina News from Washington D.C. Romney’s warning: study shows. 1 Kg di baccala’ dissalato Sale, pepe e noce moscata q.b. Mitt Romney cautioned Jeb Bush in a private Italian-Americans have founded some of Ameri- 6-7 cucchiai di olio extravergine 1 cipolla (tritata fi nemente) meeting last year not to run for the Republican ca’s oldest colleges and universities. The University di oliva 1 litro di latte presidential nominations because he didn’t think of Santa Clara, CA, was founded by two Italian 3 spicchi d’aglio (in pezzi) 3 sardine in scatola Bush could beat Hillary Clinton, according to a Jesuits, John Nobili and A. Accolti, in 1851 with 2 cucchiai di prezzemolo Parmigiano Reggiano Washington Post interview published this week. only $1.50. Gonzaga University in Washington (tritato) (grattugiato) Achtung! Growing resistance to Germany’s will- State was founded by a Jesuit priest, Joseph Preparazione: Dissala il baccala’ tenendolo in ammollo in acqua ingness to accept migrants from the Middle East Cataldo, in 1881. St. Bonaventure’s College, one fredda da uno a tre giorni, cambiando l’acqua due o tre volte al fl ared after gangs of men described as having a of the best well-known small colleges in New York giorno e tenendolo in frigorifero, quindi sciacqualo, asciugalo bene North African or Arabic “appearance” sexually State, was founded by Father Pamphilus in 1858. e taglialo in pezzi. In una casseruola di coccio metti meta’ dell’olio assaulted and robbed scores of women at New The great stately musicologist Al Natale reminds d’oliva, l’aglio e 1 cucchiaio di prezzemolo quindi aggiungi il pesce Year’s celebrations outside Cologne’s cathedral. us Sonny Bono achieved international fame in e fai rosolare leggermente su tutti i lati. Aggiusta di sale e di pepe After tossing fi reworks into the crowd to cause 1972 with his wife Cher, recording his composi- quindi aggiungi la cipolla. Rimuovi dal fuoco ed elimina l’aglio. chaos in a planned attack, about 1,000 men split tion, “I Got You, Babe.” Bono died during a skiing Intiepidisci il latte e versalo sul pesce coprendolo completamente. into small groups and began surrounding single accident in Lake Tahoe in 1998. He was 62 years Aggiungi un po’ di noce moscata, copri e fai sobollire per circa 2 women. Some 90 women reported being groped old. Well, in the news today, his wife Cher has ore fi no a quasi completo assorbimento del latte. Riscalda il forno and threatened; one said she was raped. The Gov- battled the Epstein-Barr virus since the 1990s, a 220°C. In un pentolino fai ammorbidire le sardine nel restante ernment said there is no evidence that the men and the viral infection has wreaked havoc on her olio quindi versale sul baccala’ aggiungendo cospargendo di prez- were refugees, but the assaults spurred right-wing heart and kidneys. In brief, “Cher is fading fast, zemolo tritato e di Parmigiano Reggiano. Rimuovi il coperchio e groups to call for closing the border. Germany There’s no hope for her,” said a source close to her. inforna per circa 10 minuti. Buon appetito! took in more than one million migrants last year, Cher is expected to bare details about her life in mostly from Iraq, Syria, and Libya. a blockbuster memoir, according to a published If you would like to cook with me Ah, Cologne’s cathedral. We visited the great report. The ailing diva fears she won’t live to cel- go to www.speakasyoueat.com. cathedral during WWII. It was quite an experience. ebrate turning 70 next May! Sonny Bono’s true A Russian man who was declared dead after he name was Salvatore Philip Bono. Cher’s address Alessandra Sambiase is an elementary and middle school Italian drank too much vodka and collapsed at a party, is P.O. Box 960, Beverly Hills, CA 90213. language teacher in the Catholic school system and in the North woke up to fi nd himself in a morgue, and then Health scare of the week! People who wander End. She is also a cooking instructor and founder of “Parla come rushed off to rejoin the festivities. A Police spokes- through the streets transfi xed by their Smart mangi!” (speak as you eat!) cooking classes, where the passion for man said the man screamed when he regained Phones, utterly unaware of their surroundings, the Italian language meets the love for the Italian food. consciousness in the mortuary freezer, attracting aren’t merely irritating. Research indicates that the attention of staff. He was released and quickly walking while preoccupied can lead to serious returned to the party, where his pals were still injuries, even death. drinking, this time in his memory. The friend who WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM opened the door fainted when he saw the “dead” AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 22, 2016 PAGE 9

Malden Catholic Senior Commits to Play Baseball at American International College

Looking at my calendar, I I once asked Dad what hap- Christie. But, I knew that see that Easter will be early pened to him and my uncles whether it was the names or this year. This might not mean during Lent, and he said that not, I had to produce or I would anything to most people, but in there were a couple of Jewish be fi nished. the old days when a musician band leaders who would keep One of the greatest thrills of could make a living at his or them busy during the forty my young life was a booking the her trade, it meant a lot. Many days. When I began following union offered me one summer. of the band leaders in the Bos- in the family business, I started During the summer months, ton area catered to a Christian doing the same things as my free concerts were programmed clientele. During Lent, the forty father and uncles. While I was at public beaches, town greens days preceding Easter, religious in college, I couldn’t work a where they had band stands, marriages, baptisms, confi rma- steady job. I had my studies and picnic grounds. When the tions, etc … they all come to a and the Seville Theater. By that union called, they asked me if halt. This meant a large seg- point in time, I had to be at the I could put a Dixieland band ment of the musicians weren’t Seville on certain nights and together to play a concert at going to be doing much work. music had to fi t in around my Constitution Beach. Constitu- Dad and my uncles didn’t usher’s schedule. That would tion Beach is located in East have to worry as they worked change after I graduated col- Boston and used to be called for Jewish band leaders. They lege. As I became better known, Shay’s Beach. When I was a kid, were among the best musi- music forced me to call it quits I swam there, played handball cians working out of the Bos- at the Seville. That usher job there and “hung out” there dur- ton union, and were booked was part of my youth and now ing the summers of my youth. constantly. As a matter of fact, it was time to leave it behind When I accepted the offer, I let if a band leader asked them if and go on to the next level. For the East Boston papers know I they were free on a particular the most part, when I became a would be back there on a par- date, and they answered in seasoned musician, I played the ticular Sunday. I was shocked Malden Catholic Senior Brendan Lavallee with Malden the negative, they always had night clubs, and later followed when I arrived and began to set Catholic Principal, Brother Thomas Puccio, C.F.X. (left) a list of musicians who played in the footsteps of the men in up. It was like old home week and Athletic Director, Mr. Patrick Driscoll (right) along the same instrument and were my family. as dozens of people I grew up with Lavallee’s grandfather (back). quite capable. Starting on the day after Palm with, or remembered me from Monday was union day in Sunday, the band leaders would the Seville Theater, came to the Boston. Babbononno, my be handing out work to the men alcove behind the bath house to Malden Catholic High School senior Brendan Lavallee uncles, Paul and Nick, my at the union hall. After the fol- say hello. has signed a commitment to play baseball at American father, and I when I turned lowing week, Lent would come That band that day was spe- International College in Springfi eld, MA this fall. “I’m very professional, would head to to an end and the weddings, cial. I put together a Dixieland excited for this opportunity. Malden Catholic has trained me St. Botolph Street in Boston’s baptisms and christenings band composed of musicians to manage my time so that I feel completely prepared to handle Back Bay area and congregate would be back in full swing. most of whom came from East the rigors of my academics along with playing baseball,” said at the union hall. The meet- Now that I’m semi-retired, I’ve Boston. Uncles Nick and Paul Brendan. “I feel more prepared for my transition to college ing hall would be packed with had people ask me what type were on clarinets, Ed Pizzi on than I did for my transition to high school and that is all hundreds of musicians looking of music I played. They usually trumpet, Joe Lombardo on thanks to MC.” for work. Many worked with expect an answer like, “Ball- trombone, Carmen Rich on Lavallee, of Everett, is a member of the National Honor organized groups and played room, pop, rock, jazz, or classi- drums, Remo Zecchino on key- Society, plays golf and baseball for the Malden Catholic the night clubs, restaurants, cal.” My answer usually throws boards and Dad on tuba. It was Lancers, and baseball for the New England Stampede theaters, music halls, dance them off. I reply, “Good music.” one of the most heart-warming Baseball team during his summer breaks. The epitome of halls, ballrooms and hotel Over the years, I’ve come to un- jobs I ever played. I was back school spirit, Brendan can be found inside the Lancer mascot lounges. They didn’t have to derstand that there is good and home playing for my people with suit at Malden Catholic sporting events. “I’m extremely proud worry about lack of work as bad music in every type. Keep- my family in the band. I don’t of Brendan. During his four years here, he has brought an Lent wouldn’t affect them at all. ing away from the bad helps one know if concerts like that still outstanding work ethic to all aspects of MC life; ” said Malden The musicians who played appreciate the good and forces exist in the Boston area during Catholic Athletic Director Mr. Patrick Driscoll. “He is a role what were called “club dates,” you to preserve it. To substanti- the summer, but when they model for all student athletes.” were the ones who suffered. ate this, I’ve heard many of the did, it was a lot of fun and the For more than eighty years, Malden Catholic High School These were the men who played famous rock singers from the crowds were great. has maintained a tradition of leading students to achieve with pick-up bands for im- past doing the Great American GOD BLESS AMERICA academic excellence in a Catholic, familial atmosphere. promptu one-nighters. They re- Song Book or the Sinatra song Annually, 99 percent of Malden Catholic graduates attend ally felt the effects of the Lenten book. Let’s say that what sing- college. The Class of 2015 applied to more than 212 colleges season. ers like Frank Sinatra offered and universities distributed across 32 states, the District of I remember seeing Bab- us will last forever, and history Columbia and Canada. Graduates last year received college bononno heading out one night repeats itself. Your Ad scholarships with a 4-year value of more than $17 million. when I was very young. He was When Dad and Uncle Nick Recognized for its dedicated faculty, challenging curriculum, carrying his guitar case to a thought I was ready, they put Could Go spiritual guidance, social outreach, and championship waiting car. I remember ask- me in the union, and got me caliber athletic programs, Malden Catholic educates young ing him where he was going, started with the upper level Here men from more than 40 communities surrounding Boston. “Babbononno, dov’e vai?” (Bab- of professional musicians. A Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School, Malden Catholic is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and bononno, where are you going?) Dad brought me to Richmond For information about Colleges. Further information on the school may be found at His answer was, “Al barbiere.” Brothers, a Washington Street advertising in www.maldencatholic.org (To the barber.) After he left, I men’s store. I was fitted for the Post-Gazette, call ran in and asked Nanna why my fi rst tuxedo by one of the 617-227-8929. my grandfather was taking his brothers, and when it was guitar to a barber shop. She ready, they added in a pocket explained that the leader of the handkerchief, cumberbun and Neopolitan band that he played a bow tie, gratis. Babbononno for owned a barber shop and told me to wear comfortable that was where the members shoes when I played, as he envi- Remember of the band rehearsed, one or sioned me standing up all night. two nights of the week. She I had auditioned for a few Your then explained what I’ve already bands and was offered work, mentioned regarding the disap- or given work by all of them. Loved Ones pearance of work during Lent, I didn’t know if it was my tal- and she added, “And so, they ent or that my uncle was Nick rehearse.” Conti, and my father, Johnny

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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) related successor entity” to the have been lived after Roe vs. Islamic State. The plan did not Wade was decided.” She got into allow large-scale boots on the big trouble over that and there ground. have been demands by parts of It also seemingly puts him at the Democrat base for her to Gridiron Audibles odds with House Speaker Paul resign her DNC chairmanship. with Christian A. Guarino Ryan. Many in Congress are Ouch! reluctant to commit to a new Here’s hoping that Hillary The national media grudgingly look is. If we’re not sound, if we war powers authorization, as and her DNC mouthpiece Deb- expects it, odds makers are don’t play with good technique, doing so would be seen as an bie Wassermann-Schultz get banking on it, and come Sunday if we don’t tackle well, it will be approval for Obama’s strategy whooped in both N.H. and the night, the Broncos will have to a problem. If we do those things, against ISIS. Iowa Caucuses. Serves them accept it. then we should be competitive, Is Hillary Ready for UFOs? right. Next time Debbie should This Sunday, the New England but it won’t be easy.” Recently, while campaigning do a Sgt. Schultz know-nothing Patriots will go to Denver and win So what makes me so confi dent up in New Hampshire for the routine and stay out of trouble. the American Football Conference in this one? quickly approaching first-in- Quote to Note title for the 9th time in franchise Well, it sure isn’t Tom Brady’s the-nation primary, Clinton “It’s the Bill Cosby effect.” history and 7th under head coach career win-loss record in Denver stopped off at the offices of — NY Police Commissioner Bill Belichick and quarterback where he is only 2-6, 0-2 in the The Conway Daily Sun for an Billy Bratton, referring to the Tom Brady. playoffs. interview during which she ex- increase in reported rapes A game being billed as the 17th, and most likely My confi dence stems from the fact that the pressed her desire to uncover Unsuccessful Naked last, installment of an epic matchup of future Hall Patriots are simply the better team, and Brady the truth about UFOs and Area Power Grab of Fame Quarterbacks, the aforementioned Brady is the better quarterback. On the road versus 51, the top-secret U.S. Air Force A federal judge recently dis- and the Broncos Peyton Manning, will be a slugfest Peyton Manning a few years back would have Base in Nevada. I kid you not. missed a lawsuit against the between the two best teams in the conference scared me. This time, not so much. While She actually expressed her Portland, OR, Police Depart- squaring off for the right to play in Super Bowl 50 Manning has admirably stepped back into the opinion that aliens from outer ment filed by a 26-year old in Santa Clara, CA, on February 7th. starting lineup the last two games, his passing space may have already visited man arrested for playing a vio- The two teams played in Denver back on numbers remain mediocre, completing 26-of- our planet. She said, we don’t lin naked in front of the same November 29th, with the Patriots forfeiting a 46 passes for 291 yards and zero touchdowns. know for sure about anything courthouse months earlier. The 21-7 fourth quarter lead and falling in overtime But despite throwing a career worst 17 connected to aliens from out in judge ruled the musician wasn’t 30-24. In that game, the Patriots were without interceptions in his fi rst nine games this season, the vast beyond. Hey, as some- making any specific political wide receiver Julian Edelman and linebacker he stayed clean in that category over his last one said, at least she didn’t statement and therefore his Jamie Collins. They would lose linebacker Dont’a two matchups, home wins over the 4-12 San blame an internet video or action was not protected by the Hightower in the game, greatly hindering an Diego Chargers and the Antonio Brown-less anything. Turns out Bill Clinton First Amendment. already fragile defensive unit. Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite his opponent’s is also concerned about space I Was Only Trying Last Saturday, a resurgent Patriots squad took mediocrity, Manning has effi ciently played the creatures. to Save My Dog down the Kansas City Chiefs rather impressively, role of game manager, a part that will simply I am interested in aliens, too, The NY Post ran a great photo 27-20. Brady completed 28-of-42 passes for not be enough in order to beat the Patriots. To but real ones from the Mexican of a man who tried to save his 302-yards and two touchdowns and also added win, Manning will need to do it through the air. border, and boatloads over in dog after it ran onto a somewhat a rushing touchdown. The two scoring strikes The Patriots best game plan will be to ensure he Syria, not visitors from the Out- frozen pond. The photo shows went in the direction of tight end Rob Gronkowski, gets that chance. er Limits or the Twilight Zone. a man in above-the-waist icy who fi nished with seven catches for 83 yards. The A win this Sunday will be for all the Patriots We better be on the lookout in water, waiting with folded arms much-maligned offensive line did not surrender teams that failed in Denver. It will be for the fi rst case any of these illegal space and looking quite upset while a sack to the vaunted Chiefs defense, keeping game in franchise history back in 1960. A game aliens try to register to vote. We his pooch stood next to him on Brady clean all afternoon. Much of the credit the Broncos literally stole 13-10 after head coach don’t want any extraterrestrials the icy pond. The dog stayed should go in the direction of Edelman, who Frank Filchock stealthily sat in the stands at trying to vote illegally in our dry, but the owner got soaked returned to action leading all pass-catchers BU’s Nickerson Field (Patriots fi rst home fi eld) presidential elections, right? as they waited for rescuers to with 10 receptions for 100 yards. His ability to and watched the Patriots practice on the eve of I Like Trump but ... get them back to terra fi rma. He create space allowed Brady to once again utilize the game. The original “spy-gate.” Despite the As American fans get ready didn’t look like a happy camper, his signature quick release, something that the fact that Filchock was known for his dirty tactics, for the countdown to the Su- but the dog looked pretty happy Chiefs, like the rest of the NFL, lack an answer for. which included accepting a bribe as a member per Bowl, Donald Trump says about the whole thing. Beating the Broncos on Sunday will depend of the New York Giants prior to the 1946 NFL he’s losing interest in the NFL greatly on the Patriots ability to stop Bronco Championship game, this story never garnered because the game has gone runners. In November’s game, the Patriots national attention. “soft.” At a rally in Reno, he LEGAL NOTICE defense had no answer for the Broncos rushing It will be for that moment during a 1996 regular lamented that those big players Commonwealth of Massachusetts attack, particularly when Hightower went out, season game when Broncos tight end Shannon can’t tackle anymore because The Trial Court surrendering 179 yards on the ground. In fact, Sharpe ridiculed the Patriots on national of fl ag-happy refs. Says Trump, Middlesex Probate and Family Court while Hightower was in the game, the Brock television by pretending to call then President Bill 208 Cambridge Street “Football has become soft like Osweiler-led Broncos offense couldn’t muster any Clinton and petition him to “send in the national our country has become soft.” Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 points, but wound up hanging 30 on the Patriots guard because we are killing the Patriots.” I’m not agreeing with him here. Docket No. MI16P0195EA down the stretch. Some are calling this game Manning’s last Recently, we have seen too Estate of “They challenge you on the running game,” crack at another Super Bowl championship. many street thugs on the fi eld HUGO ROBERTO ALVAREZ said Belichick “They do a great job of setting After Sunday, the only Super Bowl activity Peyton trying to beat up their oppo- Also Known As HUGO ALVAREZ up formations and trying to put your defense Manning will be preparing for is his Papa John nents. At a recent wild card in a run-pass conflict, or some kind of a and Nationwide commercials that will air while game, one player tried to take Date of Death September 9, 2014 CITATION ON PETITION FOR compromising spot with their formations, or their Tom Brady is adding to his all-time Super Bowl out an opponent by going for his FORMAL ADJUDICATION ability to change plays based on what the better passing records in his home state of California. head. Another player tackled To all interested persons: the other team’s coach. A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Meanwhile, Trump failed to Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Rep- LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE understand why the NFL has resentative has been fi led by Zoila Alvarez of Framingham, MA requesting that the Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts been under scrutiny for brain enter a formal Decree and Order and for such Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court trauma to players, and the in- other relief as requested in the Petition. Probate and Family Court The Trial Court The Petitioner requests that Zoila Alvarez of Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court creased numbers and dangers Middlesex Division Middlesex Division Framingham, MA be appointed as Personal 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Division from football-related concus- Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street sions on the field. The NFL out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised East Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 hasn’t gone soft, just smart. administration. (617) 768-5800 IMPORTANT NOTICE Docket No. MI16P0023EA Docket No. MI15P7158EA You have the right to obtain a copy of the Docket No. MI16P0161EA Estate of Estate of Big Surprise — Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. MARY M. BRAULT Estate of You have a right to object to this proceeding. WOLFGANG HERZFELD ORAZIO S. SALAMONE Planned Parenthood Also Known As Date of Death October 30, 2015 To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a MARY BRAULT Also Known As Endorses Hillary written appearance and objection at this Date of Death November 8, 2015 INFORMAL PROBATE ORAZIO SALAMONE I am not shocked by this an- Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of PUBLICATION NOTICE Date of Death February 7, 1991 INFORMAL PROBATE February 10, 2016. To all persons interested in the above- INFORMAL PROBATE nouncement. Hillary is playing This is NOT a hearing date, but a PUBLICATION NOTICE captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Judith PUBLICATION NOTICE politics to the hilt. She is in deadline by which you must fi le a written To all persons interested in the above Herzfeld of Newton, MA, Petitioner Deborah To all persons interested in the above cap- appearance and objection if you object to captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Cline of Stamford, CT, a Will has been admit- trouble with the growing sup- tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Gloria D. port of Bernie Sanders in N.H. this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Dennis J. Brault of Medford, MA, a Will has ted to informal probate. written appearance and objection followed been admitted to informal probate. Judith Herzfeld of Newton, MA, Deborah Whitcraft of Fort Wayne, IN. She can’t let him beat her or by an affi davit of objections within thirty Dennis J. Brault of Medford, MA has been Cline of Stamford, CT has been informally Gloria D. Whitcraft of Fort Wayne, IN has get close to beating her. She (30) days of the return day, action may be informally appointed as the Personal Repre- appointed as the Personal Representative been informally appointed as the Personal taken without further notice to you. sentative of the estate to serve without surety of the estate to serve without surety on the Representative of the estate to serve without needs to take him apart at the surety on the bond. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION on the bond. bond. election polls. He’s closing in on The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM informal procedure by the Personal Represen- her, and fast. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Hillary needs to sew up her A Personal Representative appointed bate Code without supervision by the Court. under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. support among women in both Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be istration is not required to fi le an inventory fi led with the Court, but interested parties are New Hampshire and Iowa. At or annual accounts with the Court. Persons fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration the moment, the millennials interested in the estate are entitled to notice from the Personal Representative and can regarding the administration directly from from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can are clobbering her in the polls. petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the the Personal Representative and may peti- estate, including distribution of assets and Which is probably why DNC tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties Chairman Debbie Wasserman- estate, including the distribution of assets are entitled to petition the Court to institute and expenses of administration. are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute Schultz criticized young women formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- voters by saying, I kid you not, Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal First Justice of this Court. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- “Here’s what I see, a compla- Date: January 14, 2016 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cency among the generation of Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. young women whose entire lives Run date: 1/22/16 Run date: 1/22/16 Run date: 1/22/16 Run date: 1/22/16 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 22, 2016 PAGE 11

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He was, to their garage keeper’s lien for towing, their garage keeper’s lien for towing, me, the closest thing to being storage and notices of sale: storage and notices of sale: Babe Ruth. 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY Baseball Goes to Cuba VIN #JTDBU4EE0BJ101786 VIN #4T4BF1FKXFR507996 Eventually, I see a Major 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2005 DODGE MAGNUM League franchise setting up VIN #1GCRKSE01CZ352803 VIN #2D4FV48T45H531063 in Cuba, and maybe even San 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA 1989 FORD F-150 Juan, P.R. 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Take a look at this Run dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 2016 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 and Mike Piazza for getting Joe Torre visited the island 1967 Narragansett Beer sign at 10:00AM at towlot.com inducted into this year’s class December 15th-18th, with a few prophetically declaring, “This LEGAL NOTICE Run dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2016 of Hall of Fame entries. Griffey current players yet to be named, is the Year!” was a shoo-in, while Piazza for a series of youth baseball Yankees Pick Up Yates Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE was a bit of a surprise with clinics and a charity event. The N.Y. Yankees recently The Trial Court the steroid issue that many 2017: added reliever Kirby Yates Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts connect to his career. His 50th Anniversary of the from the Indians in exchange Middlesex Division The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street The Probate and Family entry means that the writers Impossible Dream Team for a cash consideration. The East Cambridge, MA 02141 Court Department who voted are looking at those 28-year-old righty was desig- (617) 768-5800 Middlesex, SS Division from the commonly referred to nated for assignment by the Docket No. MI15P6520EA Docket No. MI16P0170PO Steroids Era. Indians after they had pur- Estate of NOTICE Could the trio of Mark chased Yate’s contract from LOIS SILVER In Re matter of: McGwire, Barry Bonds, and the Rays. Date of Death August 17, 2015 CORRECTION OF MARRIAGE INFORMAL PROBATE CERTIFICATE Roger Clemens fi nd themselves Yates had a solid 2014 season, PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the marriage elected in a few years’ time? appearing in 37 games with To all persons interested in the above- certifi cate of Guobao Jiang of Stoneham in Apparently, Jeff Bagwell still a 3.75 ERA while striking out captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner the County of Middlesex. didn’t get the benefit of the 45 batters in 36 innings. Yates Robert P. Silver of Framingham, MA. A Petition has been presented in the above- The estate is being administered under captioned matter praying for authority to doubt over the steroid “prob- stumbled last year with a 7.97 informal procedure by the Personal Represen- correct a marriage certificate issued in lem.” He still suffers with the ERA. “OUCH.” How well this tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- accordance with M. G. L. chapter 46 sec 13. sportswriters who vote on the righty can do at Yankee Sta- bate Code without supervision by the Court. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Inventory and accounts are not required to be YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A nominees. dium is a big “iffy” question. fi led with the Court, but interested parties are WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the Time will tell. entitled to notice regarding the administration AT MIDDLESEX PROBATE AND FAMILY Sal’s Consistent from the Personal Representative and can TRIAL COURT, 208 CAMBRIDGE STREET, greatest players who ever played petition the Court in any matter relating to the CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141, ON OR BEFORE TEN the game of baseball. Injures if Anything, Huh? estate, including distribution of assets and O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 a.m.) on hurt him a lot. Otherwise his In 2014, catcher Salvador expenses of administration. Interested parties February 10th, 2016. are entitled to petition the Court to institute numbers would have been even Perez hit .260 with 70 RBIs Witness, EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., and one stolen base. In 2015, formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Esquire, First Justice of said Court at greater. minating or restricting the powers of Personal Cambridge, Massachusetts, this 13th day of When I think of Junior, I Sal hit .260 with 70 RBIs and, Representatives appointed under informal pro- January in the year of our Lord Two Thousand think of Mickey Mantle, as It is hard to believe that the yes again, one stolen base. The cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, and Sixteen. can be obtained from the Petitioner. perhaps the greatest players 2017 Boston Red Sox will be cel- baseball world will be watching Run date: 1/22/16 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Court of their generation. As a baby ebrating the 50th anniversary of in 2016 to see if Sal goes for Run date: 1/22/16 boomer, I can only wonder how the Impossible Dream “Kardiac those numbers once again to LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE much better the Mick would Kids” Boston Red Sox of 1967. make it three in a row. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI15P6949EA Docket No. MI16P0216EA Estate of Estate of GIZELLE N. PROUDFOOT ELIZABETH M. CARLHIAN Date of Death April 8, 2015 Date of Death November 1, 2015 CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intes- A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with tacy and Appointment of Personal Repre- Appointment of Personal Representative sentative has been fi led by Sandra Le Gendre has been fi led by Marie Penelope Carlhian of Woburn, MA requesting that the Court enter of Charlestown, MA requesting that the Court a formal Decree and Order and for such other enter a formal Decree and Order and for such relief as requested in the Petition. other relief as requested in the Petition. 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Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

We thought Bruins coach ing coaches’ challenges. For ALI - LISTON III It Could Have Happened Claude Julien made a good example, Marchand’s fi rst goal his career, would have beaten point recently when he men- was called back after a video Frazier. But if he had gotten tioned that being out of action review upheld Toronto coach to that point, he would have for a few games is not the only Mike Babcock’s contention that been coming off three straight thing that has to be considered the B’s were offside. They were. wins against top contenders when a player gets back into the It was a close call via video and would have to have been lineup again. review, but the offi cials made in good shape. He would also be According to Julien, the effect the correct call. “Our goal was motivated and fi ghting to win. of the inaction can actually called back. It was the right It’s boxing and anything could last for a few games before the call,” said Julien. happen. Remember, Bonavena, player is back to his top level The real problem was hold- not Sonny Liston, had decked of performance. The period of ing up the game for several Frazer twice in their fi rst bout. inactivity plus the period of time minutes until the decision was Liston very possibly could have it takes a player to get back to announced. landed on Frazer’s chin and top level actually means the “I know there’s been some been able to unify the title. total effect of the sidelining is talk about that, that they (the Now, talk about things quite a bit longer than many reviews) are delaying games becoming interesting. fans might believe. quite a bit,” said Julien. “I think Hypothetically speaking, in The topic came up recent- you have to balance it. Do we 1970, Ali is granted a license ly during Julien’s post-game do that and get it right or do to box again. He takes on Jerry Clay-Liston 1964 press conference at the Garden we worry about the fl ow of the following the B’s victory over game and get it wrong? The In 1967, Muhammad Ali Toronto. goal is to get it right. This is the was stripped of his title for “He just seemed out of sync,” fi rst year so maybe as we move refusing to be inducted into said Julien of forward Brad along we may have better cam- the United States Army. Boxing Marchand’s play in several pre- eras situated in better places commissions across the country vious games before he scored that are going to make those fell into line in denying the the game winner against the decisions come a little quicker. champ his right to defend Maple Leafs with less than a There’s defi nitely some room to the title. Shortly after this minute to go in the contest. grow there, but at the same time action was taken, the World “He just didn’t seem to be at I support the fact that you want Boxing Association set up a the right place at the right time. to get it right.” tournament to crown a new He was slow getting to places. IT’S ALMOST TIME — For heavyweight champion. Joe He just kind of lost his rhythm.” the Beanpot Tournament at Frazier was invited to participate The coach noted that March- the Garden. The 64th annual but refused and won the New and had returned following a edition of this rite of winter York state version of the title by three-game suspension, but gets under way on Monday, beating Buster Mathis. had not played up to his normal February 1st with Boston College The WBA chose eight level for several games — until facing off against Harvard at contenders to fi ght it out. The the fi nal 30 minutes or so of the 5:00 pm in the opener. The eight were Ernie Terrell, Floyd contest with Toronto. second game will feature 2015 Patterson, Oscar Bonavena, “There was a three-game Beanpot champion Boston Uni- Karl Mildenberger, Jimmy Ellis, Sonny Liston suspension followed by playing versity taking on Northeastern Jerry Quarry, Thad Spencer, nobody, including Liston, knew Quarry and Oscar Bonavena, in four games,” noted Julien. at 8:00 pm. and Leotis Martin. Martin was for sure how old he was.) Also, defeating both. Liston has “Then the fi fth one (the Toronto The two winners will meet for chosen to replace Frazier. All the former champ wasn’t the defended his title two or three game), probably more in the the championship on Monday, but Martin were ranked in cleanest living guy on the times. The public sees Ali as the second half than anything else, February 8th at 7:30 pm. The the top ten by Ring Magazine. planet as he liked his liquor. true champion and wants him he started playing the way we’re consolation game will start at Mildenberger, Terrell, and However, a motivated Liston to once again take on Liston used to seeing him play. We 4:30 pm. BU’s victory last year Patterson had each fought and would train, and train hard. He and get his title back. Liston is started seeing more of his game snapped a streak of fi ve cham- lost to Ali. Ellis, Quarry, Martin, also might have been motivated back in the role of bad guy, a skating and him making the pionships in a row by Boston and Bonavena were rising stars. by the desire to get his fearsome place he is used to being, but right plays.” College (2010-2014). When BU The tournament was a mix of the reputation back. not now because he feels he That resulted in one goal beat Northeastern in the cham- old versus the new and resulted Sonny Liston still had one of has vindicated himself and has being waved off because of an pionship game last year, it was in a changing of the guard. the best, and probably hardest, turned over a new leaf. offside call midway through the Terriers’ fi rst Beanpot title Meanwhile, Sonny Liston, left jabs in the history of boxing. The fi ght is signed for March the third period (following since 2009. who was not ranked by Ring He was deadly accurate with of 1971. By now Liston would a lengthy delay for a video The 38th annual Women’s Magazine, was fighting in it and knew how to follow it up be 40 years old. However, Ali review) before he found the Beanpot will be played at Walter Sweden. After his disgraceful with hard combinations. Would would no longer have the legs of range for the game-winner with Brown Arena on the BU cam- loss to Ali in 1965, he was Liston still have had enough the young Cassius Clay or Ali of 47 seconds remaining. It was pus. Defending champion Har- no longer sought after by left in him to intimidate guys 1967. It would have been a bit his fi rst goal in 12 games, since vard will meet 2014 champion promoters. The Ali situation like Bonavena, Ellis, Quarry, of a different fi ght depending December 14th against Edmon- Boston College in the opener was controversial enough and Spencer? None of those on whether or not Liston could ton at the Garden. on Tuesday, February 2nd at without having Liston, with all four had the foot speed of the overcome his demons when it In the locker room following 5:00 pm, with BU facing North- of his mob connections, brought young Cassius Clay who danced came to stepping in the ring the game, Marchand agreed eastern in the second game back onto the scene. circles around the Bear in again with Ali, who would pull with Julien’s assessment. “Yes I at 8:00 pm. The two winners While overseas, Liston racked Miami Beach in 1964. out all the stops in intimidating did [feel out of sync],”stated will meet in the championship up four wins during 1966 and Let’s say Liston was able to the old champ. I doubt very Marchand. “Any time you have game on Tuesday, February 9th 1967, beating second-rate beat the three men it would much Liston would win this almost two weeks off you defi - at 8:00 pm. The consolation contenders Gerhard Zech, Amos take to win the WBA title. He fi ght, but it would have been nitely get out of sync. I was in a game will start at 5:00 pm. Johnson, Dave Bailey, and knocks out Patterson for the interesting to see if Liston, now groove there for a bit and when Unlike the men’s Beanpot, Elmer Rush, all by knock out. third time. Then goes on to stop looking to vindicate himself, you get out you lose a little bit of played annually at the Garden, He had become the forgotten Mildenberger, and beats Ellis would fi ght with everything he your legs and confi dence. It felt the women’s tournament ro- man of boxing. for the title in a battle of left had or fold up again. a lot better against Buffalo and tates among the four schools. But what if Liston had been jabs. This would really make This scenario is a bit far- even more so against Toronto. The 2017 tournament will be included in the WBA tournament? for an interesting heavyweight fetched but fun to toy with. I’ve said it before. It’s a game played at Northeastern’s Mat- How well would he have picture. It must be remembered while of inches between a goal and thews Arena while the 2018 done? We know that Patterson Liston and Frazier would conjecturing that Liston was a save. The main thing is you event is slated for BC’s Kelley most likely would have still been have been on a collision course. dead by 1971, having been found have to stick with it and eventu- Rink at Conte Forum. an easy mark for him, seeing Many believe, based on his fi ght in his Las Vegas home with a ally you know it’s going to come. Harvard won the fi rst men’s as he had already stopped the with Foreman, that Frazier gun and syringe by his side. Hopefully I can continue.” tournament in December of former champ in one round on would have been made to order But what if Sonny had been The lesson here, of course, is 1952, beating BU 7-4 at Mat- two occasions. It is doubtful for Liston. Well, this was a included in the tournament that the effect of being out of thews Arena, the only year the Karl Mildenberger could have younger Frazier who was much and won it? Would he have the lineup may actually persist men’s event was not played at stood up to Liston’s power, faster and had not yet been cleaned up his act? Would he a good deal longer than the the Garden. Northeastern won either. Terrell showed his age worn down from the fi ght with have stuck to training and actual absence. So, while a the fi rst women’s title in March while being beaten by Thad Ali. Of course, Liston would stayed away from the wise player may have been eligible to of 1979, downing BC 3-1. Spencer. Odds are that Liston be able to hit him with that guys? Could he have turned come back, that does not neces- Want something different would have been able to take incredible jab and may have his life around? And could he sarily mean he will perform at this year? Then root for Har- on the old guard successfully. been able to follow through with have dug down deep and given 100 percent the fi rst couple of vard and Northeastern to meet But what about the young his combinations. One thing Ali a real fight, maybe even days back. It may take a few in the men’s championship tigers who were making names is certain, Joe Frazier would pulling off an upset? We will games before the player comes game. Why? In the 64-year his- for themselves? After all, Liston not have been intimidated never know, but that is what back to his maximum level. tory of the tournament, the two was no kid at somewhere by him. I don’t believe that makes boxing so much fun to The other reality concerns schools have never met in the around 37 years of age (though Sonny Liston, at that point in discuss. the delays that take place dur- Beanpot fi nal.