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A Very Merry Christmas Celebrate First Night Boston 2015 to our Readers and Advertisers Mayor Martin J. Walsh and from the staff of the Post-Gazette the City of Boston announce Pam First Night Boston 2015’s full Donnaruma Christian A. Claude Marsilia programming and schedule Guarino for afternoon and evening Prof./Cav. activities on December 31, Phillip J. DiNovo 2014 form 1:00 pm to mid- Freeway Mrs. Murphy night at The Hynes Conven- tion Center, Copley Square, Boston Common and other Joan Smith Frances Tatiana venues. Fitzgerald Solórzano First Night Boston features a Grand Procession Parade Bobby Franklin that sweeps down Boylston Street, colossal ice sculp- tures that dot the city’s land- scape, and a dazzling fire- Mary DiZazzo works display to welcome in the New Year. Nearly one million people Bob gather in downtown Boston Boston’s signature events,” nity activist, it’s the oldest Morello for a celebration that show- says Mayor Walsh, “in the and largest New Year’s arts Ed CampochiaroLouie cases over 1,000 artists in same company as the Bos- festival in the world. Over Shallow GraffeoDom 200 performances and ton Marathon and Indepen- the years, it has been repli- BarronRay events at over two-dozen in- dence Day celebrations.” cated by over 250 cities and door and outdoor venues. Founded in 1976, by a towns. David “First Night is one of group of artists and commu- (Highlights on Pages 8 & 9) Rosario Trumbull Scabin Samantha Josephine Ally John Christoforo Bennett Di Censo Molinari

Sal Giarratani Symynkywicz Lisa Orazio Within Our Hearts a Yearning Cappuccio Buttafuoco Richard Girard Plante Molinari by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Daniel Richard Preiss Andre Urdi Di Censo Alessandra Sambiase

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Another Hawaiian Get-away for Prez and Family It bothers me a bit when I hear all these moonbats talking about income inequality and then dead silence from them when our presi- dent packs up and takes his family to Hawaii for Christmas, oops I mean winter vacation. Sev- enteen days in the sun and all paid for by you and me to the tune of $16 million. What a deal, less than a million per day. Meanwhile, I am staying home. Or maybe I’ll take a day trip to either the North End or Charlestown. Oh, and that root canal I need, the president needs his trip more than I need good teeth. I wonder how he would feel if he actually had to work for a living just once in his life. I don’t even expect a postcard from him, how ’bout you”? I can’t wait for January 20, 2017. On Saturday, December pated by parishioners and concert attendees. She then People Magazine 20th, the Saint Leonard Cho- friends of Saint Leonard introduced Dr. Dan Drzymal- Interviews Barack and Moochail ral Society accompanied Parish. ski, Music Director who so Recently, People Magazine interviewed Presi- by the North End Chamber As in the past, the concert ably has arranged and con- dent Obama and First Lady Michelle and the Orchestra presented an was held in the magnificent ducted these concerts over subject turned to the stain of racism and how it evening of spiritual and setting of Sacred Heart upper the years. Father Claude has impacted their lives to this day. popular Christmas music church. The concert began Scrima, Parochial Vicar of Michelle remembers once in Target, another entitled “Within Our Hearts promptly at 6:00 pm with Saint Leonard Parish then a Yearning.” The concert was greetings and opening re- offered a blessing for the (Continued on Page 14) the eleventh in a series of marks by Laurie Warnock, parish and all in attendance. Annual Christmas concerts President of the Choral Soci- a lovely event much antici- ety who graciously welcomed (Continued on Page 13)

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Gilda (Scrima) Pasto May She Rest In Peace

POSEIDON Poseidon was the Greek Hercules just happened to be god of all flowing waters. He passing through the area lived in the sea and rode and saved the beautiful prin- over the waves in a chariot cess by killing the monster. drawn by brazen-hoofed Poseidon continued to bear horses. Giant waves smooth- a relentless hatred for the ed out as he approached, Trojans and sided with the while sea monsters recog- Greeks later, in their war nized him and frolicked against Troy. At times he around his chariot. He gen- stood off and witnessed the erally yoked the horses to fighting as a spectator from the chariot without the help the high ground at Thrace, from others, but occasion- and at other times he ap- ally he was assisted by the founder of that city. A period peared as a mortal to en- Nereid Amphitrite (a sea of labor for wages was or- courage the Greeks while nymph) who was his wife. dered because of Poseidon’s Zeus was helping the Tro- Most of the time was spent participation in a conspiracy jans. in the sea, however, when against Zeus. Later the king As the ruler of the sea, the gods assembled at refused to pay the wages that Poseidon had the power to Olympus he appeared there were promised, and in con- cause clouds to appear and Gilda (Scrima) Pasto, 87, of Worcester and a long time resident in person. sequence, a sea monster storms to form, or he could of Boston’s North End died peacefully surrounded by her loving This god is credited with was sent by the sea god to have granted a safe voyage family, Saturday, December 13, 2014 in the Jewish Healthcare building the walls around ravage the land, and to de- to help those who were in Center. Her husband Mario Pasto predeceased her. Gilda is Troy for King Leomedon, the vour the king’s daughter. troubled waters. At one time survived by her loving children: a son James Pasto and his wife he argued with the goddess Milah, her daughter Lisa Gurney and her husband Daniel of Athena over which of them Worcester, three grandchildren, Amaya, Alisa, and Mario. A should offer a name for the brother Rev. Claude Scrima OFM of St. Leonard’s Church in Merry Christmas & capitol of Attica (Athens). Boston, and Mary Greco of Wilmington. She was predeceased The gods decided that the by two sisters Connie Zarrella and Sylvia Pisano both of Saugus, Happy New Year honor be reserved for which- and a brother Michael Scrima. ever of the two bestowed upon Gilda was born in Boston, daughter of the late Antonio and Sal mankind the most useful Palmina (Uva) Scrima, and lived in the North End of Boston gift. It was at this time that most of her life before moving to Worcester several years ago. LaMattina Poseidon created the horse, Gilda worked at the Lavanderia and also the Waterfront Laundry while Athena created the ol- for many years before she retired. She loved being at the ocean, & Family ive tree, and of course, we all and was an avid fan of old black and white films, especially BOSTON CITY COUNCILOR - DISTRICT 1 know that Athena won. musicals. She adored Fred Astaire. One of the highlights of her Poseidon is credited with life was a trip to Italy where she met several of her cousins and teaching men the art of han- found it to be a very peaceful place. However, her most treasured dling horses by the bridle times were those with her grandchildren. Gilda will be sadly and also for being the origi- missed by her family and friends. Happy nator of horse racing. This Gilda’ s funeral was held Wednesday, December 17th, at is why he is sometimes rep- 10:30AM in St Leonard’s Church, Hanover Street, Boston’s North resented on horseback. The End. Contributions may be made in Gilda’s memory to the Jewish Holidays symbol of his power is the tri- Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. from dent (a spear with three points). This is the instru- ment that he used when he created or subdued storms, Season's Greetings shattered rocks or even shook the earth. This sea god was wor- CITY COUNCILLOR shipped all over Greece and TONY Southern Italy. Sacrifices to AARON MICHLEWITZ him generally consisted of STATE REPRESENTATIVE bulls, wild boars and rams, while horse races and chariot DISTRICT 3 AMBUTO races were often held in his REVERE CITY COUNCIL - AT LARGE honor. For more than twenty- five hundred years, he has been easily recognized in any artistic representation by his Season’s Greetings accompanying dolphin, horse or trident. from Next Week: Neptune

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OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: Cartier boutique director Michelle Wellington, poses with The Nutcracker, Boston In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better Ballet artistic director Nikko Nissinen, left, and ballet dancers Bo Busby and than we found it. Boyko Dossev On December 8, 2014 Cartier partnered porters of the Boston Ballet. The nutcracker with the Boston Ballet for a private holiday and dancers from the ballet were also in cocktail event at the Boston boutique at 40 attendance. Guests enjoyed Cartier cham- Newbury Street from 6:00-8:00 pm. The pagne, hors d’oeuvres and a festive specialty event was hosted by Michelle Wellington, cocktail as they viewed select Fine Watch- Cartier Boston Boutique Director, and Mikko making Collection pieces that were specially Nissinen, Artistic Director of the Boston brought in for the event. Cartier values its Ballet. Approximately 100 attendees were partnership with The Boston Ballet and con- present including guests of Cartier and sup- tinues to support the organization.

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My OUT LOUD once the page marked family plays Bingo together, by Sal Giarratani “December 25th” flies off the which is known as tombola in calendar. True, radio stations Italian. Games of chance are stop playing carols like Have popular parts of New Year’s LOOKING BEHIND, Yourself a Merry Little Christ- celebrations around the LOOKING AHEAD mas and Sleigh Ride on per- world, for they symbolize the Christmas and New Year’s ging away one step after the manent rotation. Yes, the unexpected thrill of good luck. is a time of the year where other. presents under the tree have We watch the televised New we slow down almost as Christmas is about love been unwrapped, revealing Year’s festivities in New York swiftly as we rush around and New Year’s about hope. the delights hidden inside. and when the famed Times buying all those gifts. We are Our lives are to be lived. We However, the celebrations of Square ball finally drops all in a time of the year where are born to live and not Christmas continue for a the way down at midnight, we we are forced to look into the merely exist. I recently while after the holiday proper hug and kiss and wish each nearest mirror and attempt heard a homily at church has come to a close. Accord- other a happy New Year. This to see who we really are and which stated, some people ing to old tradition, and that is my favorite part, hands- what we have accomplished get dead as soon as they are famous song about five golden down, of New Year’s Eve, since over the previous twelve born and live dead and then rings, there are actually the love of family and friends months. Most of the time we die dead. Their lives were twelve days of Christmas. is what I most want to be sur- come up short on our self- wasted. They made no one th will the new year be worse or These days begin on the 25 rounded by every year. New analysis. We find it difficult happy. They did nothing better than the last? A smat- and do not end until January Year’s Day is more relaxing. to measure up to our own good. They wasted their gift th tering of superstitions seek 6 , which is the feast of the Known as Capodanno, or hoped expectations of what of life. to increase people’s good for- Epiphany. In Italy, each of the “head of the year,” in Italian, we want to be. New Year’s is the time to tune in the next twelve Twelve Days is imbued with this is traditionally a day I recently heard an old hit come alive after celebrating months. The most famous a special significance. De- spent recuperating from the song on the radio and the life at Christmas. Every year th New Year’s Eve superstition cember 26 , for example, is festivities the night before. lyrics were so simple yet so is another opportunity to St. Stephen’s Day, or la Festa involves creating a lot of noise Superstition decrees that the profound as it went, “I’ve grow. Remember it isn’t over di Santo Stefano in Italian. at the stroke of midnight, re- way you start the year is the been crazy all these years for us until they throw dirt During this day, Italians visit flective in the noisemakers way you will end it, so I like just to keep me from going atop us. family or go skiing in moun- and party horns of today. In to spend New Year’s Day do- insane.” To me it means As actor Morgan Freeman’s tain resorts. Indeed, the ancient times, people be- ing a little bit of the things staying loose and relaxed, character in “Shawshank Twelve Days of Christmas all lieved that supernatural be- that I love, such as writing, taking things as they come Redemption” stated, “It is contain a magical and mysti- ings wandered the Earth dur- reading, baking and watching up and never losing perspec- time to get on with the busi- cal quality, a unique sense of ing times of transition, and a movie. Last year, I woke up tive on the important things ness of living or get on with being removed from the daily that loud noises were espe- late on New Year’s Day and of life. the business of dying.” In bustle and grind of the rest of cially adept at chasing evil walked to the gym on the Life isn’t about getting short, use this time of the the year. I spend the Twelve spirits away. Certain foods other side of my townhouse things as much as it is about year to look ahead with hope Days of Christmas in a jolly also bestow good fortune in complex. As I walked down the giving of yourself to others for the future and not be held haze, taking advantage of my the upcoming year. In Italy, quiet street, I noticed that the around you. It is about liv- captive by your past. We are vacation from school. I catch the main lucky New Year’s sun seems brighter and that ing life to the fullest and do- only guaranteed the present. up on grading, eat Christmas food is lentils, which are the snow twinkled as if it was ing good along the long road Use it to make better tomor- leftovers, shop in blissfully thought to resemble coins made of diamonds. Even the you are riding. Sometimes rows. The past is past, move uncrowded stores, and see and as such bring prosperity. bird songs sounded happier! things go smoothly and on from it. family members who are vis- They are usually eaten with It was such a wonderful feel- sometimes the road gets Look forward to the future iting from overseas. However, a spicy pork sausage known ing, like the whole world was bumpy, but you keep plug- and be happy about it. I also spend these days pre- as cotechino. My grandmother starting fresh. 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I believe a special meal that ends with will provide us with the for- that even the twilight sky my chocolate-and-vanilla tune we need to blaze happily looks special on New Year’s marbled ring cake for des- in the unknown. Yes, it can Eve, glowing with a gem- sert. Ring cakes are another be scary to leave behind the toned dark blue shade indica- lucky food for New Year’s Eve familiar and face something tive of the slowly lengthening since their shape symbolizes completely new, but New days. The marked unique- the cycle of the year. I love to Year’s offer us the chance to ness of New Year’s Eve is listen to my grandmother’s improve ourselves and our what has led a number of stories of ancient New Year’s outlook on life. Without end- luck-bringing folk traditions traditions in the small Italian ings, there can be no begin- to surround this holiday. town of her youth, such as the nings or new opportunities for Since New Year’s Eve is laden practice of sweeping out the joy and self-discovery. This with so much insecurity — door with a broom in order to New Year’s, surround yourself with people that you love and promise to make the next Buon Natale twelve months a time of won- der and cheer! Happy New Year! Buon Anno! Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz A Classic Cigar Parlor is a Graduate Student in History at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She appreciates any comments and Boston's largest private cigar lockers & museum suggestions about Italian food offerings, cigar offerings, and top shelf liqueur WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM 292 Hanover Street • Boston, Massachusetts • 617-227-0295 holidays and folklore at [email protected]. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 26, 2014 Page 5 Thank You from St. Agrippina’s Society

Drugs, Green Cross Phar- macy, VFW Post 144 North End, Al Dente’s, Bene- vento’s, Mangia Mangia, Monica’s, Rodman Insur- ance, Fisherman’s Society, Bianco’s Sausage Company, Millinium Cleaners, Bal- loons Over Boston, Mike’s Pastry, Umberto’s Pizzeria, North End Fire Station, Hill- side Press, Marina Ortega of the Boston Celtics, Post- Gazette and Patty Papa of the Mayors Office of Special Events The membership of St. Agrippina’s Society is very proud of our Christmas Program for North End chil- dren. Our membership would St. Agrippina’s member- Santa’s friends Batman and like to wish everyone a safe ship held its 20th annual Blades from the Boston Bru- and happy holiday. Christmas Program for ins made special guest ap- We thank everyone for North End children on Sun- pearances. Furthermore, their participation and we day, December 14th. The pro- the Boston Celtics Cheer- look forward to seeing every- gram once again, was a leaders made their annual one at our 101st annual feast huge success! Santa Claus visit to the program and August 1-3, 2015. arrived at St. Agrippina’s added plenty of smiles and Viva St. Agrippina!!!!! Chapel via fire engine. good wishes to the families There were many families of the North End. A very (Photos by anxiously waiting for his ar- merry good time was had by Ross Photography) rival, while holiday music everyone that attended. played. Santa Claus took an The membership would individual picture with each like to thank the follow- child, gave him or her an age ing for their support of the Merry Christmas Happy Holidays appropriate gift, a balloon program, Councilor Sal and a gift bag filled with LaMattina, State Rep. Aaron Still Here . . . school supplies and candy Michlewitz, Knights of Co- treats for over 125 children. lumbus, North End Against Maria’s Pastry SHOP Mike’s Pastry Homemade Pannetone 300 Hanover Street, Boston, MA and Nougat Candy 11 Dunster Street, Cambridge, MA Happy 46 Cross Street Holidays Boston, Massachusetts Annette Mercogliano, Owner from the Privitera Family Happy Holidays Buon Natale All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei

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72 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Phone: 617.569.5590 Fax: 617.569.4846 Bistro • Beer • Wine Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 26, 2014 The Friends of the North End Update ... APPIAN CLUB OF STONEHAM by Victor Passacantilli Celebrates Feast of the 7 Fishes ... to Offer Italian Classes

Lavecchia, shown in the Adult Italian classes will photo. They were ably be offered by the Appian assisted by Libby Federico, Club of Stoneham starting Sam Viscione, Frank on Tuesday evenings, Marino, Joe Ferullo and January 13, 2015. A expedited by Richie “Duffle beginner’s class will start Bags” Delliago. The Dabene with the basics (pronun- boys were on “KP” and left ciations, phrases, etc.) and the kitchen better than give you a firm foundation for the language. A more they found it. The feast took advanced class will also be available on Tuesday place at the Sons of Italy evenings for those with knowledge of Italian. The eight- Hall in Winchester on week classes will be held on Tuesday evenings in Wednesday, December 17th. Stoneham. Sixty North End friends Instructor is Tiffany Bistocchi Murphy, graduate of gathered to share a tradi- Dickinson College (2003) with a major in Italian and a tional Italian meal and Master’s in Italian from Middlebury College (2006). She continue friendships that has traveled extensively throughout Italy and has taken have endured for over courses there. The class is casual, interesting and the 60 years. The Friends of experience will be enjoyable. If you are traveling to Italy The Friends of the North The sumptuous meal was the North End wish you all a or just want to relive your heritage roots, this class is End celebrated their Christ- prepared by Vito Aluia, Joe Joyous Christmas and a for you. mas with a Feast of 7 Fishes. Blazo, Pat Reppucci and Paul Happy New Year! Please contact Coordinator John Nocella for further information at 781-438-5687 or preferably by email, at [email protected]. Please pass along to In Appreciation of the Chefs for the Feast of the 7 Fishes ... family members, friends and neighbors.

The Friends of the North Richie Delliago, were each The class is sponsored by the Appian Club of Stoneham, End held a special bocce given a gift of gratitude for a non-profit, social charitable 501(c)(7) organization whose match at the indoor courts all the time and effort mission is to promote Italian culture and heritage. in the Stephen Steriti Rink they expend bi-weekly to pro- on Sunday, December 21, vide the Friends of the North 2014. The match was once End Diners Club a home- again close with the team of style cooked meal. The pic- Angelo Di Girolamo, Vito ture of Sam Viscione epito- Aluia, Richie Delliago and mizes what takes place Frank Julianello taking first each time The Friends play place. Chefs Vito Aluia, Pat bocce or gather socially. Reppucci, Joe Blazo, Libby Merry Christmas to all from Merry Federico and expediter the Friends of the North End.

Sam Viscione Christmas Happy Season’s Greetings Holidays and a Emanuel “Gus” Serra Happy New Year

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• First Night Boston 2015 (Continued from Page 1) while Rolling Stone praises and with Boston area jazz “American Songster,” pull- her “evocative and sonic guitarists. ing from traditions of old- shading.” She has been de- Patty is the recipient of an time folk music to create scribed as “riveting”(Chicago Honorary Doctorate of Music new sounds. Having per- Tribune), “hypnotic” (Enter- from Berklee College of formed music professionally tainment Weekly) and a “drop- Music, where she is now an since 2005, he has played dead brilliant” performer Artist in Residence. Patty live for over one million (Performing Songwriter). has earned eleven Boston people just within the past Music Awards and has been three years. As part of the honored by Boston’s Mayor Carolina Chocolate Drops, Thomas Menino with “Patty which he co-founded with Larkin Appreciation Day” in Rhiannon Giddens and Jus- recognition of her philan- tin Robinson, he has played thropic contributions to at a variety of festivals span- non-profit organizations. For ning from the Newport Folk more information visit Festival to Bonnaroo, in ad- www.pattylarkin.com. dition to renowned venues such as the Grand Ole Opry. Yo La Tengo ABOUT DOM FLEMMONS In July 2014, Dom re- Dom Flemons is the leased his third solo record This year’s First Night fea- most beloved and respected tures highlights including bands in America. For long-time favorite indie rock nearly thirty years, Ira group Yo La Tengo, often Kaplan, Georgia Hubley and referred to as “the quintes- James McNew have enjoyed Patty Larkin sential critics’ band,” who success entirely on their will perform in the Hynes own terms — playing the Patty Larkin grew up in a Covention Cetner ballroom. world’s best concert halls, musical and artistic family This year the band celebrates museums and dives, domi- in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 30 years together with the nating critics’ lists, doing a Descended from a long line re-issue of their 1993 album Simpsons theme, playing of Irish American singers Painful (Matador Records) the Velvet Underground in and taletellers, her mother next month. In addition, in “I Shot Andy Warhol,” shar- was a painter, her sis- partnership with Berklee ing stages with some of ters both musicians. She College of Music, First Night the most important musi- learned at a young age to presents Patty Larkin and cians of our time, and even appreciate the beauty of the Dom Flemons at the Berklee creating a holiday tradition arts. She began classical Performance Center. Patty onto themselves with their piano studies at age 7, and Larkin, who received an yearly series of Hanukkah became swept up in the honorary doctorate from shows at Hoboken, New sounds of pop and folk in the Berklee, is a reverred Jersey’s legendary club 60s, teaching herself the singer-songwriter whos Maxwells, from which guitar and experimenting most recent album Still they’ve donated hundreds with songwriting in high Green, was released on Sig- of thousands to charity. For school. An English major, nature Sounds. A founding more information visit Larkin sang throughout her member of African Ameri- https://www.facebook.com/ high school and college can string band Carolina TheRealYLT. career, starting out in cof- Chocolate Drops, multi-in- feehouses in Oregon and strumentalist Dom Flemons ABOUT PATTY LARKIN San Francisco. Upon gradu- plays banjo, guitar, har- Patty Larkin redefines the ation from the University of monica, fife, bones, bass boundaries of folk-urban pop Oregon, she moved to Bos- Buon Natale drum, snare drum and quills, music with her inventive ton and devoted herself to from in addition to singing. guitar wizardry and uncom- music, busking on the promising vocals and lyrics. streets of Cambridge and ABOUT YO LA TENGO Acoustic Guitar hails her studying jazz guitar at P I C C O L O N I D O Yo La Tengo is one of the “soundscape experiments” Berklee College of Music Restaurant

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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani ONE NORTH PUPPIES? might say, “Only in Cam- costs borne by the compa- THE HERO OF COLOR CITY tions decided the war in That new residential bridge,” but sadly this anti- nies.” Sounds like a great (DVD) “Ultimate WWII Weapons,” development off Route 1 and Christmas stuff is growing sound bite by a moonbat Magnolia Home Ent. and get a dramatic view of the Tobin Bridge in Chelsea like a cancer. One would liberal type. Each night, when Ben falls U.S. General George Patton’s looks pretty great. 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Liber- gington and the Chuggers female patients who are the South End down in the such operation in the 400- als never seem to see those are busy making prepara- often “getting on” in years, New York Streets neighbor- store supermarket chain. unintended consequences. tions for the Parade of Lights while dealing with the chal- hood along Harrison Avenue Four buildings are under- REVERE RAISES Festival, adorning them- lenges of healthcare bureau- near where Whole Foods is way at Ink Block, each with LOTS OF AID TO selves in glowing colored cracy in need of an overhaul. soon to arrive. retail space on the ground VICTIMS OF TORNADO lights for a special proces- As the attempt to serve I have known Alison for floor and restaurants above. The Revere Tornado Relief sion through Chuggington! their charges under less- many years, she and I This development includes Fund raised $250,000 and is But when freezing fog traps than-ideal circumstances, share a connection called at least 10 restaurants, 315 now in the process of distrib- Koko and a snowy avalanche the lives of this ragtag crew East Springfield Street. She apartments and 83 condos. uting it to 150 residents and derails Fletch, Wilson and are complicated by conflict- has called the South End her CAMBRIDGE READY TO businesses. The freak tor- the Chug Patrol team must ing agendas, both profes- home now for 50 years. I BAN PLASTIC BAGS? nado roared through the city set out on a wild winter sional and personal. grew up there until I was in Recently, the Cambridge back on July 28th. The fund rescue! In this action- BREAKING AMISH - high school. The two of us City Council voted to make was started under the direc- packed collection, featuring SEASON 2: have lots of South End his- their city the latest on the tion of Revere Mayor Dan the Snow Rescue Special and BRAVE NEW WORLD tory in our heads. Keep on East Coast to ban plastic Rizzo. The mayor recently four additional episodes, your (DVD) Cinedigm writing Alison, your voice is bags. If adopted the ordi- stated he was “deeply grate- own little Chugger will When a young group of needed. nance would replace dis- ful to the over 700 residents discover important lessons Amish and Mennonites risk SANTA GETS SACKED IN posable plastic bags with and businesses that donated about safety, responsibility it all to experience life out- PEOPLES REPUBLIC recyclable bags. 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So hopes of making a fresh belonged in a public school. almost silly (the ban) hasn’t out of C-11 in Dorchester. while everyone around him, start. There, Abe is able to The school’s principal sent happened yet.” He goes on As one police officer said, including his fried Allan pursue his dream of bull a letter home to parents to say that “the benefits “Tommy is a great guy, but it (Adam Driver), seems to be riding, and a Miami model- informing them that Santa far outweigh any additional was just time for a change.” finding the perfect partner ing gig comes calling for was no longer welcomed at (Mackenzie Davis) Wallace Kate. But wave after wave of the school’s concert. As many decides to put his love on culture shock, unforeseen hold. It is then that he meets challenges, and unexpected Chantry (Zoe Kazan), an ani- discoveries make their new Season’s Greetings Buon Natale mator who lives with her life anything but easy. 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Parla Come Mangi! (Speak as You Eat!)

by Alessandra Sambiase A new dress code for the According to a poll, 57% of Montana House of Represen- Americans say that a grand Benvenuti! This week we will celebrate a popular Italian tatives warns women legis- jury made the wrong decision Holiday dessert, il panforte, which literally means strong bread, lators to have modest skirt in not inditing New York a spiced sweetbread made from dried figs, nuts, candied citrus lengths and necklines, and City Police Officer Daniel peel, flour, sugar and honey. Panforte is a delicacy from Siena, bans leggings and open-toe Pantaleo for the death of Eric Medieval city of the Palio, the famous horse race. A legend sandals. Women legislators Garner, including 47% of fied to be president as nearly says that the origin of the panforte dates back to the year 1200 say the dress code, drawn up whites and 90% of blacks. anyone else. when Nicolo’ de Salimbeni, a wealthy young man from one of by Republicans males with- Just 22% believe the grand “I pledge allegiance to the the best families in Siena, donated a small bag of spices and out their input, is patriarchal jury made the right decision. Flag of the United States of the recipe for a sumptuous sweetmeat in which generous use and insulting. “The code A new study claims 87% of America and to the Republic was made of these spices, to a local monastery. In the follow- crosses a line,” said Rep. Americans want cops to wear for which it stands; one Na- ing years the recipe was further improved by adding almonds, Jenny Eck. body cameras, including 90% tion, indivisible, with liberty hazelnuts and candied fruit. Panforte can be found in every Stay awake! The Obama of blacks and 85% of whites. and justice for all. “President Italian bakery during the Christmas season and can be quite administration unveiled new Football can be injurious to Dwight Eisenhower signed a expensive. Enjoy making panforte in your kitchen with this very guidelines that will curb the teens. The danger of playing bill into law on Flag Day easy and absolutely delicious recipe. use of racial profiling by football at the college and pro- {June 14,1954} that added federal law enforcement of- fessional levels are well es- the words “under God” after Panforte di Siena (serves six) ficers. The Department of tablished, with research “one Nation.” 8-10 dried figs ¼ cup cocoa powder Justice rules ban officers showing that at least a third Our distinguished musi- ½ cup hazelnuts (shelled) ½ tsp ground cinnamon from stopping or arresting of NFL players develop some cologist Albert Natale reminds ½ cup almonds (slivered and ½ tsp ground ginger people on the basis of race, form of cognitive disorder. us “O Sole Mio” came to rep- without skin) ½ cup granulated sugar ethnicity, religion, sexual But a worrying new study has resent Naples and, soon 1 cup candied orange peel 3 Tbsp honey orientation or gender. But found that the brains of enough, all of southern Italy. (finely chopped) Powdered sugar to garnish the restrictions won’t apply at high school players also un- For the hundreds of thou- ½ cup flour borders and airports, where dergo significant changes sands of peasants who left agents give extra scrutiny to over the course of a single Italy, it would become a kind Preparation: spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and certain nationalities. The season — even if they don’t of anthem for them, a love roast them in a preheated oven at 375°F for 5-10 minutes guidelines were released as get a concussion. song. It would become the then rub off the skin using a clean cloth, chop coarsely and protests raged across the Americans watched an song through which Italians set aside. Coarsely chop the slivered almonds and set aside. country over the deaths of average of more than four could indulge in nostalgia for Finely chop the dried figs and set aside. In a bowl, mix to- two unarmed black men in hours a day of TV last quar- the Old Country. They would gether flour, cinnamon, ginger and cocoa powder then add Ferguson, MO and New York ter, 4 percent less than the always remember their the hazelnuts, the almonds, the figs and the candied orange City by white cops. “It’s im- same period last year. Online “son.” peel. Mix all the ingredients well. Put the granulated sugar perative that we take every video streaming via ser- Be aware, it was an Italian and honey in a small saucepan and heat gently until the possible action to institute vices like Netflix and Hulu, American Charles Joseph sugar has dissolved then boil until the mixture has reached strong and sound policing however, jumped nearly 60 Bonoparte who founded the the temperature of approximately 240°F (about 2-3 minutes). practices,” said Attorney percent. Federal Bureau of Investiga- Remove from the stove immediately and incorporate into General Eric Holder, “par- Personally speaking, some tion (FBI) in 1908. He built the nut mixture. Transfer the mixture onto a working sur- ticularly in light of recent of my favorites on TV are the U.S. Navy into one of the face and, using a rolling pin, form into a flat (about 1/2 inch incidents.” Chronicle, Wheel of Fortune, 60 strongest in the world and thick) round cake (about 8 inch diameter) to make the tra- Moron! A Washington state Minutes, News, AMC, Bravo was the first Italian Ameri- ditional panforte shape. Carefully place onto a flat springform man was arrested after he and the History channel. can appointed to a cabinet pan lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated took his neighbors’ furniture Shame! Shame! Nearly 20 position, serving as Secre- oven at 300°F for 30 minutes. Let it cool and dust generously while they were away and percent of workers are late tary of the Navy and later with powdered sugar. Slice to serve. Buon appetito! replaced it with his own. to their jobs at least once a as U.S. Attorney General Prosecutors said that when week, according to market during Theodore Roosevelt’s Panforte di Siena (serve sei) a couple came home to their research firm YouGov. But administration. 8-10 fichi secchi ½ cucchiaino di canella in apartment, they found their office punctuality is becom- So how did you make out on 75 g di nocciole (sgusciate) polvere love seat, ottoman and other ing less important, experts Christmas? We received a 75 g di mandorle (pelate, in ½ cucchiaino di zenzero in belongings gone. A recliner, say, since more than half of jar of Baccala, a can of pasta frammenti) polvere TV stand and a pile of employed adults check work fagioli, calzone, cannoli, 175 g di buccia d’arancia can- 100 g di zucchero pizza boxes were left in their messages over the weekend, carbonade, carpaccio, ciocol- dida (sminuzzata) 3 cucchiai di miele place. Information on a traf- before or after work, and ato, pasticcio, ravioli, and 50 g di farina Zucchero a velo per guarnire fic ticket and pizza receipt when they’re home sick. stomache aches. Seriously, 25 g di cacao in polvere we wish to thank some that had been left behind led Some weird American his- Preparazione: spargi le nocciole su una teglia da forno e of you for your Christmas police to the neighbor. He told tory. When Gerald Ford was tostale in forno preriscaldato a 375°F per 5-10 minuti quindi cards. officers he thought the couple chosen by Nixon to replace con l’aiuto di uno strofinaccio, pelale, riducile in pezzi e had moved out and aban- Spiro Agnew, many people tienile da parte. Riduci in pezzi anche le mandorle e tienile doned their furniture. wondered, “Who is this guy? AMERICA IS A da parte. Riduci i fichi in piccoli pezzi e tienili da parte. In Unbelievable! Cruise ships What’s he done before?” Well, BEAUTIFUL una terrina mischia farina con la cannella, lo zenzero ed il dumped more than 1 billion among other things as a ITALIAN NAME cacao quindi aggiungi le nocciole, le mandorle, i fichi e la gallons of sewage into the young man, Gerald Ford ap- buccia d’arancia candida. Mescola bene il composto ottenuto. ocean in 2014, according to peared in a 1939 edition of In un pentolino fai sciogliere lo zucchero nel miele quindi a new analysis of federal data Look magazine with his girl- LEGAL NOTICE fai sobollire fino al raggiungimento di 240°F di temperatura by Friends of the Earth. An friend Phyllis Brown. It was (circa 2-3 minuti). Rimuovi dal fuoco, trasferisci average cruise ship with an article about a weekend Commonwealth of Massachusetts immediatamente nel composto preparato ed incorpora il tutto 3,000 passengers and crew in the life of the “beautiful The Trial Court quindi trasferisci su una superficie da lavoro e con l’aiuto di produces enough sewage to people.” He later appeared on Probate and Family Court un mattarello forma un disco dello spessore di 1 cm e del Cosmopolitan Middlesex Division fill 10 backyard swimming the cover of . 208 Cambridge Street diametro di 20 cm in modo da creare la caratteristica forma pools a week. Seems to make him as quali- East Cambridge, MA 02141 del panforte. Facendo attenzione a non rompere il panforte, (617) 768-5800 trasferisci su una tortiera a cerchio mobile rivestita con Docket No. MI14P5391EA della carta forno, passa in forno preriscaldato a 300°F e cuoci Estate of RUBEN SANCHEZ-ALVAREZ per 30 minuti. Fai raffreddare, cospargi di zucchero a velo, Buon Natale - Felice Anno Nuovo Date of Death July 25, 2011 taglia a spicchi e servi. Buon appetito! INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Merry Christmas and Santiago Sanchez of Gridley, CA. Santiago Sanchez of Gridley, CA has Happy New Year been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representa- Order Sons of Italy in America tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and accounts are not required to be fi led with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribu- tion of assets and expenses of administration. Carmelita Bello, State President Interested parties are entitled to petition the EAST BOSTON LOCATION PEABODY LOCATION and the State Council Court to institute formal proceedings and to ob- tain orders terminating or restricting the powers 111 Chelsea Street, East Boston 71 Newbury St (Route 1) Peabody of Personal Representatives appointed under 617 - 567-9871 978-535-1811 www.osiama.org informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. www.santarpiospizza.com Run date: 12/26/14 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 26, 2014 Page 13

• Within Our Hearts a Yearning (Continued from Page 1) The concert opened with a was invited to join the per- beautifully performed ver- formers in a medley of carols sion of “The Yearning” by culminating with the rous- Craig Courtney, followed by ing “Hallelujah Chorus” by a lovely selection of famil- Handel. iar and not so familiar Following the performance, Christmas carols. One of the concert goers were invited to evening’s highlights was a the annual parish Christmas When I was a kid, I Christmas Eve and Christ- Judea, unto the City of David, beautifully performed ren- party that took place just belonged to the Trinity mas Day. I needed someone which is called Bethlehem dering of “O Holy Night” sung across the street at Saint Neighborhood House. It was to take me to the party and (because he was of the house by soloist Sherri Snow John Hall where they were a settlement house atop the only one left was and lineage of David), to whose operatic voice brought treated to coffee and cake Meridian Hill near the inter- Babbononno. He complained, be taxed with Mary, his the audience to its feet served and prepared by section of Meridian and argued, made excuses and espoused wife, being great at the conclusion of her parishioners and members White Streets in East Boston. gave Nanna a hard time, but with child. And so it was, that performance. of the Choral Society. Look- In the 1800s, it had been the her endurance outlasted his while they were there, the As in the past, the finale of ing forward to the continua- home of a prominent Boston and he agreed to take me to days were accomplished that the concert was a “Sing- tion of this lovely tradition in family, but by the time I got the Christmas party. she should be delivered. And along” in which the audience 2015. there, it was a neighborhood It was on the Tuesday she brought forth her first- Merry Christmas to all our readers. center, part of the Red night before Christmas and born son, and wrapped him Feather Organization, and it when we arrived, Ms. Orr in swaddling clothes, and laid serviced the youth of that was at the front door greet- him in a manger because • Gridiron Audibles (Continued from Page 14) island part of the city. ing all of the young guests there was no room for them for a 10 yard loss creating a difficult field goal attempt for Each year, they hosted a and their families. Babbo- in the inn. kicker Nick Folk. Christmas party for the kids nonno looked at the food And there were in the “It was a real big play,” Belichick said. “That was a look who were members, and of table wondering what the for- same country shepherds we hadn’t run all game. The sack made it a much tougher course, their families were eign offerings were: finger abiding in the fields, keep- field goal.” invited. I was often found sandwiches, chips, potato ing watch over their flock by Folk’s line-drive kick sent the ball within the grasp of at the Trinity House during salad, coleslaw, red colored night. And, lo, the angel of Wilfork’s right hand, grazing it and fluttering harmlessly the week. I made airplane punch and a large cake with the Lord came upon them, short of the uprights. “I had a good opportunity to make a models, took boxing lessons, red, white and green frosting and the glory of the Lord play and I did it for the team,” said Wilfork. “It was nothing played basketball, and due on it. I told him to help him- shone round them, and they special that I did. I penetrated a little bit and got my hands to my mother’s insistence, self in Italian, and by the were so afraid. And the angel up and got a piece of it. I’m glad it helped my team win a learned how to dance. look on his face, you might said unto them, “Fear not, ballgame. That’s what it’s all about.” When I first joined, think he was going to be for, behold, I bring you good After the game, Tom Brady said it best, “That was great, Mr. Dudley was the man in poisoned. He suffered his tidings of great joy, which I’m glad it came out the way it did, it makes for a better charge of the activities for way through a sandwich or shall be to all people. For unto Christmas.” the boys, but not long after, a two, but seeing he had a you is born this day in the We’re moving on to the Bills … local, J.J. Dana took his sweet tooth, he dove into the City of David, a Savior, which place. Edith De Angelis, who Christmas cake and loved is Christ the Lord. And this AFC PLAYOFF SEEDINGS AS OF WEEK 16 later became Dr. De Angelis, the sweet red punch. shall be a sign unto you; Ye Ranking Record a prominent East Boston After we ate, Ms. Orr asked shall find the babe wrapped 1 New England Patriots...... 12-3 neighborhood activist, ran all of us to be seated and in swaddling clothes, lying in 2 Denver Broncos...... 11-4 things for the girls. The head she read three Christmas a manger.” And, suddenly, 3 Cincinnati Bengals ...... 10-4-1 of operations for both boys stories to us, The Night Before there was with the angel a 4 Indianapolis Colts ...... 10-5 and girls was a woman Christmas, by Clement Clarke multitude of the heavenly 5 Pittsburgh Steelers...... 10-5 named Ms. Orr. Moore; Yes, Virginia, There is host praising God, and say- 6 San Diego Chargers ...... 9-6 It was the middle of a Santa, by Francis P. Church, ing, “Glory to God in the high- The Patriots clinched the number one seed in the AFC December 1949, and the Trin- and from her Bible, The Gospel est and on earth peace, good playoffs. The road to Super Bowl XLIX goes through Gillette ity House annual Christmas According to St. Luke: will toward men.” Stadium. party was rapidly approach- “And it came to pass And it came to pass, as the REX RYAN ing and I had a problem. Dad in those days, there went angels were gone away from REQUIEM FOR A (ORAL) HEAVYWEIGHT and my uncles were musi- out a decree from Caesar them into heaven, the shep- He was yet another false “prophet” for the New York Jets. cians and working day and Augustus, that all the world herds said one to another, His New York arrival in 2009 was viewed as that of savior night playing parties during should be taxed. And all went “Let us now go even unto for the star-crossed franchise. He spoke well for six sea- December. Mom and Nanna to be taxed, everyone into his Bethlehem, and see this sons as head coach, but ultimately Ryan could not deliver were spending all their time own city. And Joseph also thing which is come to pass, on his promise of a championship. He spoke of dethroning getting things ready for large went up from Galilee, out of which the Lord hath made the Patriots in the AFC East, but during his tenure as head family get togethers on both the City of Nazareth, into known unto us.” And they coach, the Patriots were 9-4 versus the Jets with six con- came in haste, and found secutive division titles. Mary, and Joseph, and the Ryan will be missed. He breathed life into what had be- Merry Christmas babe lying in a manger. And come a stale rivalry by being the anti-Belichick. True to when they had seen it, they form, to the end, Ryan never did kiss Bill Belichick’s five M.P. & CO. TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES made known abroad the say- Super Bowl rings. 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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) customer asked if she could feat. Haven’t they learned reach up to a higher shelf for anything from President her. According to the First Obama? Yet, there they are Lady it was an act of racism trying to marginalize Rand to have been victimized by Paul and Ted Cruz even Gridiron Audibles that horrible event. Another though without their grass- with Christian A. Guarino time she remembered while roots supporters, Jeb Baby Barack was wearing a tux doesn’t stand a chance at a party, a guest asked at getting into the White Patriots Ground Jets, Clinch AFC Top Seed him for some more coffee. House except as a guest. In most likely the final things together on the of- Another act of racism. Oh, The Republican Establish- home game for Jets Head fensive line, inserting let’s not forget the day many ment needs to get off its high Coach Rex Ryan, the Josh Kline at left guard, years ago when the presi- horse. Patriots delivered yet while continuously mov- dent couldn’t hail down a Cuba Si, Liberty No! another disappointing ing pieces around in cab in the South Side of President Obama now loss to Ryan and Gang search of a solution. Kline Chicago. How did these two seems to desire to hang his Green last Sunday at was benched at halftime not contract Post-traumatic legacy on normalizing rela- Metlife Stadium. Ryan and 17 16 after a horrendous first Stress Disorder (PTSD) over tions with Cuba. Apparently, company could only look on half. all these pernicious acts of talks had been taking place as Tom Brady took a knee in victory forma- “I think our communication wasn’t great,” racism. between Obama, Fidel’s bro tion in the Patriots flawed 17-16 win which said Brady on the play of the offense. “We all Is anyone surprised that Raul and Pope Francis. earned New England a first round playoff bye. just weren’t on the same page. When you Rev. Al Sharpton is one Cuba is one of the last For three and a half quarters it looked as do that, especially against a team who of the president’s closest Retro-Soviet style dictator- though the New York Jets and Ryan would moves a lot of guys in and out of their advisors? ships left and with the loss spoil the Patriots chance at achieving the defensive front and they blitz linebackers If you are looking for of Hugo Chavez as a patron, AFC’s number one seed and home field and safeties …they have a lot of guys com- racism everywhere, you will the Cuban economy was throughout the AFC playoffs. The Patriots ing. Our communication needs to be on surely find it. tanking even further down- recent offensive struggles reached a new point and it just kind of sputtered. We need Bush Clinton, hill. Now thanks to these low point versus the Jets ferocious front to do a better job of that, especially down the Bush Clinton,OMG, secret talks between Cuba seven. stretch.” Bush Clinton Again and the U.S., there appears In a first half dominated by defense, Brady In a recurring theme, it was the special Oh my God, I am so tired to be lots of give and take in and the Patriots came away with just seven teams unit that highlighted the Patriots 12th of the Clintons’ and the the negotiations. We give a points and 52 yards, their fewest in a half win of the season. For the second time this Bushs’. However, with the lot, they take a lot. Mean- this season. The Jets had 4 sacks, all in season a blocked field goal attempt was all latest news out of the Repub- while, the Cuban people still the 1st half, equaling Tom Brady’s season that stood between the Patriots and their lican establishment that suffer under a brutal dicta- high. The Patriots finished with just 231 rivals to the south. In October, it was Chris former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tor and reported friend of total yards, 182 of which were through the Jones, and Sunday it was defensive tackle is exploring a 2016 run, it terrorists. air. Much of the difficulty may have been Vince Wilfork’s turn to torment the Jets. “It could very well end up Bush No wonder U.S. Senator due to the absence of wide receiver Julian starts with coaching. You look at them and versus Clinton. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, is Edelman, who suffered a concussion last that guy (Bill Belichick) does a heck of a The GOP Washington upset as is the Cuban Exile week versus Miami, and versatile lineman job. There is no denying that. They make Leadership Team is all wired Community down in Florida. Dan Connolly. The team was forced to patch big plays at big times,” said Rex Ryan. up for Bush the Third, but all Cubans want freedom not Jamie Collins’ third-quarter interception it will get is yet another new Chevys. Opening up an of a ball that Jets quarterback Geno Smith “Dead Man Walking” candi- embassy and allowing the never should have thrown, gave the offense date like Bob Dole, John use of credit and debit an opportunity to redeem itself. A one-yard McCain and Mitt Romney. cards on the island will help plunge by Jonas Gray, his first touchdown Apparently, The Republicans their economy but little else since week 11 in Indianapolis, gave the who think they’re in charge for citizens seeking eco- Patriots the lead. will end up with Hillary or Liz nomic liberty and personal Leading 17-16, following a Jets field goal, Warren. So how do you think freedom. Brady was intercepted by Jets cornerback a race between Jeb and I don’t care if the idea Marcus Williams midway through the fourth either Hillary or Warren will came from Pope Francis or quarter setting up the games defining go? not. Before we restore a re- moment. The GOP is such a bunch lationship with the Castro On the ensuing drive, the Jets faced a of losers. Are they so afraid boys, we need to see some third down from the New England 24 yard of Tea Party Republicans good faith action on their line. But, Dont’a Hightower sacked Smith that they are willing to suf- part with more freedom for Ryan and Belichick meet for perhaps the fer yet another election de- everyday people. last time in Jets-Patriots rivalry. (Continued on Page 13)

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• Hoops (Continued from Page 16) not played since his teen Once there he was re- EXTRA Innings years. All he did was be united with childhood named a first team All-Star friends Woody Dumart and by Sal Giarratani defenseman in 1939, 1940 Bobby Bauer, forming the and 1941, a span that in- famous Kraut Line that the Rays. Last season due to cluded those two Stanley would serve the Bruins well injuries, he only played in Cups for the B’s. Like Hitch- over the ensuing decade and 87 games with a wrist in- man, his jersey number 5 a half. jury. was retired on the final day It wouldn’t be too long be- The reported deal also in- of his playing career — Feb- fore they left their mark on cludes the Washington Na- ruary 12, 1947. He died in NHL history. They were the tionals. San Diego will get 1978. engine that propelled the B’s catcher Ryan Hanigan, left- Still another player from to those two Stanley Cups in hander Jose Castillo and that era — and one who is 1939 and 1941. In between, right-hander Geraldo Reyes still with us today — is cen- Schmidt led the NHL in scor- from the Rays. ter Milt Schmidt. Born in ing in 1940. Heading to Tampa Bay is 1918 in Ontario, Schmidt But after that 1941 Cup right-hander Burch Smith, will be 97 in March — some world events would inter- first baseman Jake Bauers 60 years after he played his vene. Schmidt, Dumart, and catcher Rene Rivera final game for the Bruins Bauer and outstanding B’s from the Padres and left- back in 1955. goalie Frank Brimsek would Tampa Bay and hander Travis Ott from Active to this day, Schmidt serve in the military during San Diego Make” Washington. The Nationals Sy Berger recently put in an appear- World War II, thereby miss- Big Deal” Deal get right-hander Joe Ross “Father of Modern ance at the Garden, receiv- ing what probably would have Reportedly, the San Diego and ESPN.com reports that Baseball Card” Dies ing a well- deserved ovation been some of their most pro- Padres have agreed on a shortstop Trea Turner will The Daddy of the modern from the appreciative fans. ductive playing years while three-way team deal that be the player to be named on baseball trading card who th Unlike many who play for serving a greater cause. would land them Tampa Bay June 14 . designed the famed TOPPS Boston today, Schmidt was a Schmidt, Dumart and outfielder Wil Myers. Myers If you could follow all these, cards in the ’50s has died at Bruin all throughout his Bauer would enter the Ca- was AL Rookie of the Year in you deserved a medal. I got age 91. Berger struck up a playing career, never traded nadian armed forces while 2013 when he hit .293 with tired writing this halfway design that endured for after being called up from Brimsek would join the U.S. 13 homers and 53 RBIs with through. decades. Providence in the middle of Coast Guard. the 1936-1937 season. After the war Schmidt re- • Freeway (Continued from Page 7) sumed his stellar career, 8. SEE THE VETERINAR- 9. BE A CANINE VOLUN- 10. ADD TO THE FAMILY finishing fourth in league IAN. Your dog may not need TEER. Consider donating Thinking about a second or LEGAL NOTICE scoring in 1947 and going any vaccines, but should time or money to a shelter third dog? Make sure you on to win the Hart Trophy in visit the vet every 6-12 or low-cost spay and neuter have enough time to care for Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1951. He would play up The Trial Court months for a general check- clinic in your area. Or, vol- another pet and contact your through the midway point Probate and Family Court up. And remember, the older unteer to walk dogs for eld- local shelter or buy a dog Middlesex Division of the 1954-1955 season and your dog, the more frequently erly neighbors or animal from a reputable breeder. 208 Cambridge Street then go on to coach the East Cambridge, MA 02141 he or she needs to visit the rescue. Ring in the New Year with B’s for 11 years. In 1967, (617) 768-5800 vet. your dog in mind. Together, Schmidt became general Docket No. MI14P6370EA you and your pooch can work manager, building the LEGAL NOTICE Estate of LEGAL NOTICE toward a healthy and happy EARLY GIPSON, JR. Bruins into a team that NOTICE OF SALE future. Date of Death December 18, 2007 would once again claim the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Notice is hereby given by TODISCO To ALL my readers, my INFORMAL PROBATE Stanley Cup Championship TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, Probate and Family Court Department pooch friends and their human PUBLICATION NOTICE in 1970 and 1972. His num- EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to To all persons interested in the above MIDDLESEX Division the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, companions and without for- ber 15 was retired on March Docket No. 14W1696 captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Section 39A that they will sell the getting my POST-GAZETTE Willie L. Gipson of Dallas, TX. 13, 1980. More next week. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION following vehicles. friends. I WISH YOU ALL A Willie L. Gipson of Dallas, TX has been BLANCA MONTERO, Plaintiff Vehicles are being sold to satisfy informally appointed as the Personal Repre- MERRY CHRISTMAS AND v. their garage keeper’s lien for towing, VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND sentative of the estate to serve without surety CARLOS H. SANCHEZ, Defendant storage and notices of sale: SAFE NEW YEAR! on the bond. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL The estate is being administered under To the above named Defendant: Carlos H. 2002 FORD F-150 PICKUP That’s all for now! informal procedure by the Personal Represen- Sanchez VIN #1FTRX18W12NB63733 Pray for “Our Troops” tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- PRAYER TO ST. JUDE A Complaint has been presented to this Court 1997 MAZDA MPV that they come home safe. bate Code without supervision by the Court. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be by the Plaintiff, Blanca Montero, seeking VIN #JM3LV5238V0819078 Inventory and accounts are not required to be adored, glorified, loved and pre- Adjudication amend birth certificate and filed with the Court, but interested parties are served throughout the world now physical custody of minor child Brittany 2000 FORD EXPEDITION LEGAL NOTICE entitled to notice regarding the administration and forever. Sacred Heart of Sanchez. VIN #1FMPU16L8YLC28263 from the Personal Representative and can Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, You are required to serve upon Blanca 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE petition the Court in any matter relating to the Montero - plaintiff - whose address is Commonwealth of Massachusetts worker of miracles, pray for us. VIN #1P3EJ46X5XN608852 The Trial Court estate, including distribution of assets and St. Jude, help of the hopeless, 149 Franklin Street, Apt. 1-R, Framingham, MA 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL Middlesex Probate and Family Court expenses of administration. Interested parties pray for us. 01702 your answer on or before January 30, are entitled to petition the Court to institute 2015. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed VIN #JT2EL44AXN0187819 208 Cambridge Street Saythisprayer9timesadayand Cambridge, MA 02141 formal proceedings and to obtain orders to the hearing and adjudication of this action. 1993 HONDA CIVIC terminating or restricting the powers of by the 8th day your prayers will be You are also required to file a copy of your (617) 768-5800 VIN #1HGEG8552PL007725 Personal Representatives appointed under answered. It has never been answer in the office of the Register of this Court Docket No. MI14P6491EA informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and known to fail. Publication must be at Cambridge. The above vehicles will be sold Estate of Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. promised. My prayers have been WITNESS, Hon. Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., Esquire at auction online only at BARBARA DAMES answered. L.M.D.A.T.P. Run date: 12/26/14 First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, this 12 TOWLOT.COM Also Known As day of December 2014. BARBARA J. DAMES, MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2015 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate BARBARA JEAN DAMES at 10:00AM at towlot.com Date of Death October 19, 2014 Run date: 12/26/14 Run dates: 12/26, 2014, 1/2, 1/9, 2014 CITATION ON PETITION FOR Happy Holidays FORMAL ADJUDICATION LEGAL NOTICE To all interested persons: J.M. MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. A Petition has been filed by Melanie A. Henry Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE of West Lebanon, NH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fitting • Fire Sprinklers • Backflow Preventers The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court testacy and for such other relief as requested The Trial Court in the Petition. And also requesting that Melanie COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Suffolk Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street A. Henry of West Lebanon, NH be appointed Suffolk Probate and Family Court as Personal Representative(s) of said estate Boston, MA 02114 24 - HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 24 New Chardon Street to serve Without Surety on the bond. (617) 788-8300 Boston, MA 02114 You have the right to obtain a copy of the Docket No. SU14P2308PO (617) 788-8300 Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. (617) 561-4733 TRUST CITATION Docket No. SU14P2309PO You have a right to object to this proceeding. LICENSED & INSURED To do so, you or your attorney must file a writ- The Delprato 186 Bayswater Trust in the TRUST CITATION ten appearance and objection at this Court matter of: The Delprato 188 Trust in the matter of: before 10:00 a.m. on January 14, 2015. To all interested persons: To all interested persons: This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline A Petition has been filed by Nicholas A Petition has been filed by Nicholas J. by which you must file a written appearance Delprato of E. Boston, MA requesting that the Delprato of E. Boston, MA requesting that the and objection if you object to this proceed- Court Remove the Trustee and Appoint a Court Remove the Trustee and Appoint a ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- Merry Christmas & sucessor Trustee to serve without sureties on sucessor Trustee to serve without sureties on ance and objection followed by an Affidavit the bond. the bond. of Objections within thirty (30) days of You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the the return date, action may be taken without Happy New Year! Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. further notice to you. You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. The estate is being administered under To do so, you or your attorney must file a To do so, you or your attorney must file a formal procedure by the Personal Represen- written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Court before 10:00 a.m on January 15, 2015. Court before 10:00 a.m on January 15, 2015. Probate Code without supervision by the This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Court. Inventory and accounts are not by which you must file a written appearance COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS by which you must file a written appearance required to be filed with the Court, but recipi- and objection if you object to this proceed- and objection if you object to this proceed- ents are entitled to notice regarding the ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- administration from the Personal Represen- 500 Canterbury Street ance and objection followed by an Affidavit ance and objection followed by an Affidavit tative and can petition the Court in any of Objections within thirty (30) days of the of Objections within thirty (30) days of the matter relating to the estate, including Boston, MA 02131 return date, action may be taken without return date, action may be taken without distribution of assets and expenses of further notice to you. 617.524.1036 further notice to you. administration. WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court www.stmichaelcemetery.com Date: December 15, 2014 Date: December 15, 2014 Date: December 17, 2014 Ann Marie Passanisi, Register of Probate Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! Ann Marie Passanisi, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 12/26/14 Run date: 12/26/14 Run date: 12/26/14 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 26, 2014

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN They are highly regarded Coming to the Bruins in God Bless those Who Passed in 2014 by lifelong diehard Bruins 1926, he would be a key fans. They epitomize the player in two Stanley Cup As 2014 comes to a close, strength of the franchise over title runs (1929 and 1939), I thought it would be a the course of the decades. would win the Hart Trophy good time to remember They are among the Great- (outstanding player in the those from the boxing world est of the Garden — those regular season) four times who have left us in this who have had their playing and be named to the NHL All- year. I think you will recog- numbers retired after hav- Star Team in seven differ- nize most of them. They ing outstanding careers ent years. His number (2) all gave there best and I while performing for the Bos- was retired on January 1, hope they will never be ton Bruins. 1947. forgotten. We looked around cyber- However, once retired from space and found some inter- playing he took on his second esting information on them. identity, becoming the owner We’ll review some this week of the Springfield Indians and others the next. of the American Hockey Defenseman Lionel Hitch- League, a position he held man came to the B’s in the from 1939 until he sold the middle of the 1924-25 sea- team in 1976. Well known son from the original Ottawa throughout Western Massa- Senators. Due to a quirk, he chusetts, he died in 1982. Charlie Powell actually played more regular Our next player was the season games than were first NHLer to play 20 sea- scheduled. The 1924-25 sea- sons in an era when the pro- son was set at 30 games, tective equipment worn to- Wilford Scypion but because the Bruins had day was virtually unknown. played fewer games than the Over the course of his career Senators when the trade he was named an All-Star at took place in January 1925, both forward and defense. Hitchman actually wound up Coming to the Bruins in playing in 31 games. 1927, Aubrey “Dit” Clapper In another rarity, Hitch- would be an on ice presence man suffered a broken jaw to be reckoned with over the during the 1928-1929 sea- next two decades. We say son, sat out two weeks, and presence because he was the then returned wearing a largest forward of his time — Jimmy Dupree leather helmet fashioned by standing 6-2 and weighing Bruins Coach Art Ross. He around 200 pounds — an thus became one of the f imposing figure for that era. irst players in pro hockey Early in his career he Jimmy Ellis history to wear protective combined with teammates headgear. Cooney Weiland and Dutch Later, he was an assistant Gainor to form the Dynamite coach with the Bruins. Line. In 1929, as a member Lionel Hitchman died in of that line, Clapper scored 1969. He was the first Bruin the winning goal in the to have his number (3) re- first game of the best-of- tired — on February 22, 1934 three series against the — the actual day of his last New York Rangers that game. ended with the B’s hoisting Another of the early players their first Cup. He was also Carmelo Bossi to be accorded the honor a member of two additional was defenseman Eddie Shore, Bruins cup-winning teams who has a two-fold identity — in 1939 and 1941. in hockey. If one is from the Late in his playing career, Boston area, Shore is readily Clapper was moved back to identified by older members defense, a position he had of Bruins Nation as the star player he was. (Continued on Page 15)

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