VOL. 122 - NO. 5 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 $.35 A COPY “A NEW AMERICAN MOMENT” by Sal Giarratani President Donald Trump declared “a new American moment” in his State of the Union address, touting the recently passed tax reform legislation that he signed into law and the booming U.S. economy. He also vowed to work across the aisle to fi x our broken immigration system and to begin dealing with the crumbling infrastructure of our highways, tunnels and bridges. As Trump stated, “Tonight, I call upon all of us to set aside our differences, to seek of who is giving it, has become of deregulation, he talked about our common ground, and to a symbolic exercise with an a strong national defense and FRIDAY, summon the unity we need to illusion of importance. a need for both parties to work FEBRUARY 2, deliver for the people.” President Trump presented together to give us the safe, Sadly, the annual State of the a sense of optimism in a fast, reliable, and modern 2018 Union address has been losing deeply divided nation and infrastructure our economy its luster in our era of gridlock offered a vision of the future needs to continue growing. and, as one reporter called it, “a and what kind of nation we His bottom line was clear: “All political version of the NFL Pro wish to become. He spoke of us, together, as one team, Bowl,” a meaningless game to of immigration reform, he one people, and one American watch. This address, regardless talked about trade, he talked family can do anything.” In Loving Memory of Freeway News Briefs It is with tremendous not only by educating by Sal Giarratani sadness that we report us humans with his pet the peaceful passing of our care column, but also dear colleague Freeway with his annual Pet Food Harassing Pastor Gets Hill Pass? Simboli on Wednesday, Drive at Thanksgiving. This doesn’t surprise me one bit. Seems back January 31, 2018. Freeway, He had a huge heart and when she was running for president in 2008, Hillary the faithful companion of appreciated what a great Clinton insisted on keeping her “faith advisor” aboard our friend Marie Simboli, life he had. He wanted to her campaign despite accusations that the good rev- was eighteen years old. make sure less fortunate erend wasn’t so good toward one woman who worked A fixture in the Post- pooches and kitti es were with him. Her then campaign manager thought the guy Gazette office for many taken care of. should get booted from the campaign, but she opted to years, Freeway offered a The lives of his fellow just slap him on the wrist by giving him an unpaid leave lot of sage advice on how Gazett e workers will never of absence and some counseling sessions according to to care for all our four- be quite the same. When the NY Times last week. footed friends. But, more you came into the offi ce, Rev. Burns Strider was co-founder of American than that, he gave us his you didn’t always know Values Network and sent scripture readings to her daily friendship and companionship. that he was here. But you always felt warmer during the campaign. The woman was given another job Freeway arrived at the Post-Gazett e one day as when you spott ed him sleeping on his chair. Other after getting creeped out by him. He got hired for her he was taking his daily walk with his human, Marie ti mes, he made his presence felt even before you 2016 campaign by a group called Correct the Record, Simboli. Our good friend Coach Dom Campochiaro came through the door, barking his commentary but months later was canned for more accusations. was sitti ng on the stoop as he usually did in the on his lunch, his need to “step outside,” or just Revere Republican Committee aft ernoon and introduced us to Freeway. This was for help getti ng up or down from his chair in Delegate Meeting the beginning of a long relati onship, including later years. He was famous for being able to Freeway becoming one of the Gazett e’s most smell chicken, no matt er how carefully wrapped Save this date: Thursday, February 8th. Delegates popular columnists with “Freeway Says.” – he parti cularly like the chicken wings from the to the upcoming State GOP convention will be elected Freeway enjoyed long walks, fi ne dining, and Chinese place on the corner -- and hearing his that night at 6:30 pm at the American Legion Hall on the community he loved his enti re life. He was the “mom,” Marie, arrive aft er her shift at the Union Broadway. For more information, email revererepubli- best dressed dog in the North End and he loved Oyster House to pick him up. Frances remembers [email protected]. sitti ng in the middle of the sidewalk in front of the how he used to sit right in the middle of her desk, Super Bowl Sunday Kick-Off Breakfast Post-Gazett e offi ce in the summerti me, showing preventing her from doing any work. Joanne The Committee for Speaker Bob DeLeo will be off his outf it of the day while all the tourists always liked to have him sit up front with her. holding a Super Bowl Sunday Campaign Kick-Off on walked around him and took his photo. Jeanne knew she had been accepted when he Sunday, February 4th, starting at 10:00 am at the Freeway has touched many people over allowed her to give him a scratch under the chin. Winthrop Elks. For more information or tickets, call the years, whether the Mayor of Boston (Tom Joan was always in charge of “stepping outside” 781-686-9199. Menino), someone recuperati ng in the North with him, no one else would ever do (except his An Unwrapped Straw? Oooooh!!! End Nursing Home, or a stranger on the street. Of “mom”). Pam’s nurturing side was brought out The way things are going, better off you’re illegal. course, no one was a stranger for long. Freeway most when trying to get him to eat anything In San Francisco, if a waitress hands a customer made many, many friends in his lifeti me. besides chicken and meatballs. (Continued on Page 4) In addition to his human friends, Freeway He was the life of all our parti es (and gave really always looked out for his fellow furry friends, nice gift s!) He will be sorely missed.

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The fi lm, directed by Paolo Bianchini, Having taken care of all pre- is the story of two journeys — one true, the other imagined — liminary matters with the Sen- and both extraordinary. Coffee and biscotti will be served at 10:15 ate, the two rulers set out for am and the fi lm will begin at 10:30 am (2012/100 minutes, in the Praetorian Camp, where Italian with English subtitles.) they promised 20,000 sesterces FRIDAY FILMS: apiece (about $1,000) to the Films Set in Boston Friday, February 2nd, 2:00 pm — The Verdict common soldiers and a propor- th tionately larger amount to the Friday February 9 , 2:00 pm pm — Next Stop Wonderland Friday February 16th, 2:00 pm — Starting Over offi cers. The joint rulers acted rd in such democratic fashion that Friday February 23 , 2:00 pm — The Boston Strangler even the lenient manner of Pius COMPUTER INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS was not missed. Marcus pur- BY APPOINTMENT — sued his philosophical interests ONGOING BY APPOINTMENT while at the same time cultivat- Receive one-on-one, basic computer instruction for PC comput- ing the goodwill of the people. ing, laptops, iPads, or tablets. Mother Nature always has Call 617-227-8135 or stop by to make an appointment with been able to fi nd some way to Branch Librarian, Jennifer. Use the library’s computers or bring disrupt any form of national your own. tranquility; the time of Marcus MAH JOHNGG CLUB — Thursdays, 11:00 am- and Verus was no exception. A 2:00 pm — Come and play the American-style variant of this tile- fl ood of the Tiber River, prob- based game that originated in China and requires skill, strategy, Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Capitoline ably the most severe of their and calculation. Beginners are welcome. Please note that beginner Museum, Rome time, ruined houses, drowned instruction begins at 11:00 am. No sign-up is required. animals, and caused wide- GENTLE YOGA — Tuesdays in February from 12:30-1:30 After he was adopted into and friends around him and spread famine. The joint emper- pm — Join certifi ed yoga instructor Maura Almy as she leads a the imperial household, Mar- formally named Marcus Aure- ors helped to alleviate the pain weekly yoga class for all levels. The gentle fl owing movements and cus’ respect for his relatives, lius as his successor in the and suffering with their own passive and supported poses of this Vinyasa-style yoga is appro- friends, and fi nances remained empire. He ordered that the personal fi nancial aid. A vola- priate for those working with an injury, limited mobility, or those unchanged. Hadrian died about golden statue of Fortune, which tile situation in Parthia now who prefer a softer approach to yoga. Proper yoga breathing will six years later, leaving Antoni- he normally kept in his own erupted into a full-scale war, also be taught. You will leave the class feeling rested and happy nus Pius as heir to the throne. chamber, be transferred to that hostilities threatened to break that you took some time out of your day to do something for you! This is the time when Marcus of Marcus, uttered the famous out in Britain, and forces of the Maura Almy, a North End resident, has been teaching movement worked very closely with the “Aequanimitas” to the Tribune Catti tribes invaded Germany. for over thirty years. Maura is a certifi ed yoga instructor, having new emperor, doing a tre- of the night watch, and then Agricola, an excellent general, completed both a 200-hour yoga teacher program as well as a mendous amount of work for expired. was sent to Britain and General 300-hour yoga teacher program for experienced instructors. She him, but still found time for Marcus Aurelius was now Victorinus repelled the Catti, has a BFA and MBA, and is the mom of three children. his studies. Marcus soon mar- forced by the Senate to assume but the Parthian war became ried Faustina, the daughter CHILDREN’S EVENTS the office of emperor. One the personal concern of brother nd of Antoninus Pius, instead of BABY TIME WITH MISS BECCA — Fridays, February 2 , of his fi rst acts was to name Verus. Marcus kept watch over th th Hadrian’s granddaughter. In an adopted brother as his the administration of the empire 9 , & 16 from 10:00-10:45 am — Join Ms. Becca from Boston spite of Faustina’s extravagance colleague in the empire. He while Verus was successful Community Collaborative for Baby Time, as we explore stories, and recklessness, he highly gave his colleague the name of in the prosecution of the war. rhymes, and music! This program is for babies up to eighteen months. Please come prepared to actively engage with your child. praised her obedience, simplic- Lucius Aurelius Verus Com- At the end of hostilities, each nd ity and affection. modus, but also bestowed emperor was voted the name LITTLE GROOVE CONCERT — Friday, February 2 , 11:00 Pius ruled for twenty-three upon him the titles of Caesar “Parthicus” and later “Father of am-12:00 pm — Get ready to shake, wiggle, and move with Little years and, when he saw that and Augustus; however, his- His Country.” Groove! Children interact with parachutes, puppets, instruments, and more as they learn and play in a fun musical environment. his end was drawing near, tory records him as just plain NEXT WEEK: rd called his chief magistrates Lucius Verus. This was the fi rst Aurelian Yard Sale LEGO CLUB — Saturday, February 3 , 9:30-11:00 am — Drop in to play with Legos and create your own world. CHINESE NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE DOG CRAFT — Monday, February 5th, 3:00-5:00 pm — Celebrate the Year of the Dog and drop by afterschool for dog themed crafts and stories! CHESS CLUB — Tuesdays, February 6th & 20th, 3:30-5:00 Saint Joseph Confasso pm — Advanced beginners and intermediate players ages 7-12: by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari enjoy a challenging chess match with other kids and learn some new tactics from our friendly, knowledgeable chess mentor. Joseph Confasso was born in penitent needed. In addition, he N.E.T. BOOK CLUB — Wednesday, February 7th, 6:15-7:30 Castelnuova d’Asti in the prov- had a special charism towards pm — The N.E.T. (North End Teen) Book Club meets to discuss ince of Piedmont, Italy, in 1811. prisoners and spent a great deal our latest read, When Dimple Met Rishi. A devout and docile child, he of his time hearing their confes- BABY TIME WITH MISS BECCA — Friday, February 9th, was born with a deformed spine, sions and helping them in any 10:00-10:45 am — Join Ms. Becca from Boston Community which contributed to his short way he could, staying with them Collaborative for Baby Time, as we explore stories, rhymes, and stature and frail constitution. the entire night before their music! This program is for babies up to eighteen months. Please At the age of fi fteen, Joseph executions, even accompanying come prepared to actively engage with your child. decided to become a priest. He them in the cart to the place of TODDLER STORYTIME — Friday, February 9th, 11:00-11:45 studied at the seminary in Turin execution. He offered up pen- am — Join us for storytime fun with special guest, Miss Becca and was ordained in 1833. He values and morals. He likewise ances and mortifications for from Boston Community Collaborative. This program is for kids continued his theological stud- fought against state intrusion in the salvation of their souls and eighteen months and up. Please come prepared to actively engage ies at the seminary, then at the the affairs of the Church. spent time before the Blessed with your child. Institute of St. Francis, and Fr. Confasso was known for Sacrament praying for each VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT AND CARD CREATION — Tues- became a brilliant lecturer on his practice of mortifi cations in one of them, that none might day, February 13th, 10:30-12:00 pm — Kids fi ve and under moral theology. Ten years later the aim of becoming as frugal be lost. Fr. Confasso also urged are invited to drop by the library and make a card or a craft in he was appointed superior of the as possible. He never smoked, one of his former pupils, Saint honor of Valentine’s Day. college and he remained so until nor did he drink anything other John Bosco, to establish the VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT AND CARD CREATION — Tuesday, his death. He made a profound than water. He never indulged Salesians congregation to work February 13th, 3:00-5:00 pm — Stop by after school and make impression on all his students, in coffee nor food between his with the youth of Turin. some cards or a craft for Valentine’s Day. All ages welcome. often helping those in poor meals. He never complained Fr. Confasso died from mul- KANDINSKY HEART CREATION — Thursday, February 15th, circumstances to finish their about pain or hard work. When tiple ailments, including a 3:00-5:00 pm — Stop by afterschool to create your very own studies by providing them with once asked whether or not his stomach hemorrhage, on June Kandinsky-inspired Heart print! All ages welcome. the necessary books and money. constant work ever wore him 23, 1860, at the age of 49. He PRESCHOOL STORYTIME — Friday, February 16th, 11:00- He worked against the spirit out, he replied, “Our rest will be was greatly mourned, and his 11:45 am — Join Ms. Alyson for a story time fi lled with books, of Jansenism with its strong in Heaven.” He celebrated Mass funeral, at which Don Bosco songs, activities, and more! This program is for children ages focus on sin and damnation; each day at 4:30 am and was preached, drew great crowds. eighteen months and older. Please come prepared to actively he substituted the teachings known for spending long hours He was canonized in 1947. engage with your child. of Saint Alphonsus Liguori in the confessional and chapel. The Feast day of Saint Joseph WEE THE PEOPLE: BLM STORYTIME – Saturday, February and Saint Francis de Sales to Fr. Confasso was a popular Confasso is celebrated on June 17th, 10:30-12:00 pm — Join Wee the People for a workshop of moderate the rigorism of the preacher and confessor, seem- 23rd. Saint Joseph Confasso kid-powered resistance with our social justice story time event education of students while ing to have a special gift for is the Patron Saint of Italian striving to offer them simple discerning exactly what each prisoners. (Continued on Page 8) POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 PAGE 3 POST-GAZETTE On the Aisle Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 THEATRE NOTES e-mail: [email protected] BY BOBBY FRANKLIN Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly Actors’ Shakespeare Project Presents Published weekly by William Shakespeare’s Richard III Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. 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James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma in the setting of an English Gothic-style chapel, 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 and how Shakespeare’s language will resonate in that space.” Vol. 122 - No. 5 Friday, February 2, 2018 In Richard III, the titular character spares no time revealing himself as a cunning, charismatic, OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions and heartless tyrant who will stop at nothing of this our adopted country the United States of America: to secure England’s crown. The end of the civil To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey “Wars of the Roses” promises a period of peace them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of for the nation, until the death of Richard’s newly civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater crowned brother, Edward IV. Seizing the oppor- and better than we found it. tunity, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, schemes to become king by seduction, betrayal, and any means necessary. Twisted inside and out by Singer Jimmy Geany discontent, and ruthless in removing anyone he deems obstacles to the throne, Richard hurls the Meets the Legendary court and the country farther into moral decline and military destruction. Ultimately, his abuse of power sets the stage for a new hero to rescue Engelbert Humperdink England, and a new house to reign. The cast features Resident Company Mem- bers Steven Barkhimer* (Richard III, murderer Steven Barkhimer as Richard III 2, Duchess of York), Jennie Israel* (Margaret, Continuing its season of “The Downfall of the Brackenbury, King Edward, Ratcliff), Paula Despots,” Actors’ Shakespeare Project (ASP) kicks Plum* (Queen Elizabeth, murderer 1, Lord off 2018 with Richard III, William Shakespeare’s Cardinal, young Duke of York, Norfolk), Mara stunning portrait of Machiavellian genius and the Sidmore* (Anne, Catesby, Grey, Duchess of murderous quest for absolute power. Under the York), Michael Forden Walker* (Buckingham, direction of Resident Acting Company member Clarence, Stanley), and Deaon Griffi n-Pressley* Robert Walsh, the original “game of thrones” (Hastings, Richmond, Tyrell). comes alive in an intimate staging at the Sweden- The production team includes Deb Sullivan** borg Chapel (50 Quincy Street, Harvard Square, (lights), Miranda Kau Giurleo (costumes), Abby Cambridge) February 7th thru March 11th. Shenker (props), Lindsay Colleli (movement “I am thrilled to circle back to Richard III, ASP’s director), and Marsha Smith* (stage manager). inaugural production in 2004,” says Walsh. For further information, please visit “The timeliness of the play couldn’t be stronger actorsshakespeareproject.org. — abuses of power today are as pronounced *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union as Shakespeare imagined them in 15th century of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the England. I look forward to telling a story with United States more than 65 characters — and just six actors — **Member of United Scenic Artists Local 82

Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Friend and Supporter Comedian Sebasti an Maniscalco Noted Boston singer Jimmy Bono Geany recently met his idol and mentor, the legendary singer Engelbert Hum- ON TOUR perdink, backstage at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. Sebastian Maniscalco began his career Humperdink is currently on tour celebrating his fi fty performing at open mics in bars and bowling years in show business! Says Geany, “Engelbert possesses alleys while working as a waiter at the Four one of the most beautiful singing voices to ever grace the Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, where he worked stage! I have learned so much as a singer and performer from 1998 to 2005. In 2005, he began performing watching him perform over the years. It was truly a thrill regularly at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood. of a lifetime to meet and “chat” [with] my favorite singer, Since then, he has done a half-hour for Comedy Engelbert Humperdink!” Congratulations on celebrating Central Presents and four-hour-long specials. fi fty years in Show Biz! His fi rst special, Sebastian Live, was released in June 2009. His next three specials were aired on Showtime, with What’s Wrong with People? released in January 2012, Aren’t You Embarrassed?, taped in Chicago, released in November 2014, and Why Would You Do That?, taped at the Beacon Theatre in New York City and released in 2016. Maniscalco was one of four comedians featured in Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights — Hollywood to the Heartland, Watch Maniscalco’s hilarious stand-up rou- along with Ahmed Ahmed, John Caparulo, and tine on growing up with an Italian grandma by Bret Ernst. Maniscalco has also been on Russell logging on to www.facebook.com/Sons.of.Italy/ Peters’ Best Night Ever, Comedy Central Pres- videos/10159159284175578/, and be sure to ents, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, read his interview with Italian America magazine The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Jay Leno over on the OSIA blog! Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Below is a listing of Maniscalco’s upcoming per- Conan, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. formances in the New England/New York area. Additionally, he appeared in several fi lms, such • February 8th – Chubb-Capitol Center for Arts, as The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, The House, Concord, New Hampshire and Cruise, and he has a podcast called The Pete • February 9th – Providence PAC, Providence, and Sebastian Show with fellow comedian Pete Rhode Island Correale. In 2016, Maniscalco appeared on the • March 23rd – 25th – Wilbur Theatre, Boston, The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily seventh season of Comedians in Cars Getting Massachusetts the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- th st sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. Coffee. • March 30 & 31 – Wilbur Theatre, Boston, There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via Maniscalco cites as comedic infl uences George Massachusetts e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- Carlin, Brian Regan, Johnny Carson, Andrew • April 19th – 21st – Radio City Music Hall, New addressed, stamped envelope. Dice Clay, Bill Burr, and Don Rickles. York, New York PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Feeling the Forces of Nature in February by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING fore, reminds us that the time OUT LOUD is ripe for reevaluating the small by Sal Giarratani improvements we can make in our lives. The people of Catania, Sicily, “Yesterday When I Was Young” get another chance at a pur- This past Sunday morning I was listening to “Country Memories” ifi cation festival with la festa on AM 740 WJIB and an old tune I remembered came on with the di Sant’Agata, or St. Agatha’s lyrics, “Yesterday when I was young.” I remember listening to that Day. Bright lights and raucous tune years old when I was, indeed, younger than today. revelries mark these celebra- Saturday night, I went over to the Charlestown Boys & Girls tions, which culminate on Feb- Club for its 125th anniversary. The place was packed with many ruary 5th, the saint’s feast day. aging Townies who were once club members in their yesterdays. Huge candles and intricate light I came from Lower Roxbury and my haven of yesterday was the displays illuminate the city as Emmanuel House, staffed by Graymoor nuns. At its 90th anniver- people march in processions sary, I spoke to the audience gathered about how important that bearing relics of St. Agatha, a place had been for me and kids like me. The same was true on third-century Sicilian martyr. Saturday for those who were part of the Boys Club decades ago These luminous lights mimic in their youth. the sun, which is now appear- Before arriving at the clubhouse, I met Kenny outside the bank ing for a longer time in the building in Thompson Square. I found out that the new bank was sky, scattering the darkness to open in Thompson Square this past Monday and that Starbucks of winter and welcoming the was hopefully due to open on February 9th. restorative days of spring. Like As I looked inside the Starbucks, I saw how huge it was. Starting St. Blaise, St. Agatha also pre- at the front window of the former Bunker Hill Florist and reaching sides over the protection against to the back wall of what used to be Lorraine’s Coffee Shop, still certain illnesses — in her case, sorely missed today. Leaving Kenny, I headed up Green Street and diseases of the breast. However, one of the fi rst people I bumped into was “Boston Bobby” Powers, St. Agatha further serves as the Charlestown’s historian. He said to me, “How sad about Loraine patron saint of bakers and, as Connolly, huh?” and I said, “What about her?” Guess I missed the such, Sicilian bakers bring their news. I never read the obits the way my mother did. She always breads and pastries to church seemed to know who made the obit list. I don’t. for a blessing on her feast I thought this column was going to be about the Club’s anniver- day. Now imbued with healing sary and the impact it has always had for the good of Charlestown. powers, these blessed treats All of a sudden ,I was thinking about “Yesterday, once more.” will bring luck and renewal to I did have fun at the event, meeting lots of longtime friends in All around me, nature shifts introduced the changeable those who eat them. I recently the Town. I even got to check out the tunnel between the club’s and pulsates with a renewed days of February. On the eve- discovered the celebrations in buildings for the fi rst time; it was mighty long with too many stairs energy. I see this energy refl ected ning of February 3rd, he would honor of St. Agatha, and this to climb. By the time I made it up to the gym on High Street, one in the increased number of birds walk through the crisp, wind- holiday fascinates me with its would think I had just worked out for a couple of hours at Planet hopping and singing around the swept air to his local church, themes of light and darkness, Fitness from the huffi ng and puffi ng. I joked, “Is EMS nearby?” bare branches of my backyard beautifully aglow with candle- feminine power, and symbolic I am sure kids love going through this tunnel, but not this older trees. I see it in the pinkish- light. There, the parish priest foods. It seamlessly captures guy. They should have put a train down there, huh? orange sunset hue peeking would hold two crossed candles the purifying mood of Febru- I have never seen so many Townies stepping back to yesterday through the clouds on a windy against the throat of each wor- ary with its desire to rid people and remembering how important this place had been for them. evening. The rushing sound of shipper and say a blessing. of both literal and figurative It was nice having the beer and wine tasting tables there and the melting snow seems to sing the This was la Festa di San Biagio, maladies, as well as greeting table of little munchies, too. That table, put together by Brewer’s newness of the season, while or the feast day of St. Blaise, spring in a blaze of warmth. Fork over on Moulton Street, started off the evening great. the scent of damp soil brims the patron saint of illnesses of In fact, even after St. Agatha’s The news of Lorraine’s passing stayed with me and made me with the promise of new life. the throat and neck. St. Blaise, Day ends, Italians look forward remember how great that coffee shop was for everyone who The calendar has now turned to a fourth-century Armenian to a whole season of festivi- was a part of it. It wasn’t just a place for coffee or a sandwich, February, a month of transition, bishop, reportedly saved a ties that metaphorically dispel but a social gathering, too. Every Thursday, you picked up the a month fi lled with the crackling choking boy’s life by dislodging the dark winter days and hail Charlestown Patriot-Bridge and, in between, got the latest news air and delicate reminders of the fi sh bone that was stuck in the spring, from the fl owers of down at the coffee shop. early spring. Above all, February his throat. The ritual that my St. Valentine’s Day to the mis- Oh, I almost forgot Tony V doing his usual stand up by the six- functions as a month devoted father fondly remembered from chief of Carnival. foot pool warning sign. He always stays above water. to purifi cation, to dusting out his boyhood sought to prevent This February, I am eager the metaphorical cobwebs of congregants from acquiring to jump into a fresh start. The • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) a stagnant past, and ushering any sort of malady or injury to pastel hues adorning the lat- an unwrapped straw, fughet- was no reason not to return in a hopeful future. The Italian the throat in the future. In her est spring fashions, the birds abouit, the cops are coming. him to the air. He has been roots of the word “February” inimitable book Festa, author chirping in the bushes, and The City by the Bay has out- offi cially re-instated and is back reveal the month’s cleansing Helen Barolini mentions that the delectable Valentine’s Day lawed unwrapped straws in all on the Don Lemon Show as a power, as it derives from Februa, Italians eat special hard bis- chocolates fi ll me with an irre- restaurants. Not kidding. political analyst once again. an ancient Roman purifi cation cuits on la Festa di San Biagio, sistible energy and enthusiasm. Fake News Re-Deployment? Lizza has denied all allega- festival. Indeed, I love February as yet another means to protect I realize that I am certainly not A former New Yorker reporter tions, calling them “a terrible precisely because it offers a new the throat. These curative cus- alone in looking forward to named Ryan Lizza lost his job mistake.” beginning, a chance to spring- toms practiced on St. Blaise’s the spring, while still enjoying at the magazine over sexual End Quote clean the literal and fi gurative Day strongly remind me of the the unpredictable nature of a misconduct allegations, but “You don’t see no hearses clutter in my life. This desire purifi cation rites so prevalent season in transition. Febru- returned to CNN last week. The with luggage racks.” arises from seasonal cues and in February. Just as a physical ary is a liminal month, where Fake News Network said there — Don Henley has been felt since ancient illness can be purged from a folk customs around the world times, as evident by a plethora body, so too can the emotional gleefully greet a new cycle in of February traditions held dear drain of negativity — similar to the year with traditions that by our ancestors in Italy. Ital- the way candles and biscuits emphasize cleansing and heal- NORTH END ian holidays and customs fully are inscribed with therapeutic ing. In order to fully delight in embrace the restorative nature powers on St. Blaise’s Day, so the spring, after all, we must of February, paving the way to too can our sense of hope and make good on our promises of an exciting spring. positive thinking cleanse us of the New Year and purge our- PRINTING As a child growing up in the the distractions, bad habits, selves of the negativity left over mountainous Abruzzi region and despair that may have from our metaphorical winters. 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 of central Italy, my father par- plagued us during the winter. It is our time to let bad habits, ticipated in a quaint ritual that La Festa di San Biagio, there- self-doubt, and worries melt Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette away like the snow during a thaw. Taking an example from the celebrations of St. Blaise Quality Printing and St. Agatha, we can real- ize that the power for change for all your comes from within and that Commercial and Personal Needs with love and hope, our hearts will forever blossom like a Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers spring garden. Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is Announcements • Business Forms and Documents a Graduate Student in History at the University of Massachu- — COMPETITIVE PRICES — setts Boston. She appreciates any comments and suggestions about Italian holidays and folk- 617-227-8929 lore at [email protected]. POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 PAGE 5 Freeway Says ...

Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer read- ers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Five Must-Know Tips for Taking Care of Your Dog’s Paws Dog paws are as vulnerable as human feet and, like ours, they need to be taken care of and pampered. An owner wouldn’t walk across a hot parking lot or a snow-covered fi eld without the proper protection on their feet. A paw pad needs to be checked for a myriad of issues that should be addressed, including nail length, cracked pads, and foreign objects wedged in between paw pads. 1. Trimming: If a dog’s nails sage by rubbing between the could be toxic to dogs who like are click, click, clicking when pads and up in between each to lick their paws or could even they walk or get snagged easily, toe. cause burns on their feet. When then they are in need of having 3. Summertime Care: Dog’s coming home from a daily walk, them clipped. The nails should paws feel heat as much as either wipe down or rinse the barely skim the ground. Most humans do on the bottom of paws with warm water to wash vets offer this service if the owner their feet. Keep this in mind away any chemicals they may is too anxious to do it themselves while out walking during the have picked up. Another alterna- or the dog is unwilling to have heat of the summer. To avoid tive is to slather the dog’s paws it done. The hair in between the blistering and burning, avoid with Vaseline before a walk, pads does cause painful matting walking on hot surfaces (such which will keep salt from getting if not trimmed regularly. Comb as parking lots or sand). If blis- on the pads, or get canine snow hair out and trim so they’re even tering or burning occurs, wash boots for your pup. with the pads. Check for pebbles with an antibacterial soap and 5. Cuts and Scrapes: Occa- or other debris while trimming. loosely wrap with gauze. sionally, dogs will cut the pad 2. Cracked Pads: Pads do 4. Wintertime Care: Exces- of their paw and require some crack and bleed if they get too sive exposure to cold weather fi rst aid. Clean the cut out with dry. Don’t use human lotion on could cause paws to dry out. antibacterial wash, put some the dog’s pads, it may soften This will lead to pads becoming antibacterial cream on the cut, pads too much and lead to chapped and cracked. Another and bandage the paw. Of course, more issues. Instead, look into thing to keep in mind during that is easier said than done. If pad moisturizers specifically the long, cold winter months the dog is unwilling to have their designed for a dog’s dried-out is that lots of people use salt, paw tended to, the owner should paws. While rubbing in the de-icers, and other products to do the best they can under the lotion, give the dog a paw mes- melt ice off of sidewalks. This circumstances. As always, seek veterinary care for any symp- toms or injuries that concern Richard Settipane LEGAL NOTICE you or become worse. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Remember On that note, I’m sending Insurance Services The Trial Court a big Hello and Hug to my Public Insurance Adjuster Probate and Family Court Department friend Phil Ordandella (Regional Middlesex Division Your 208 Cambridge Street Review), who I haven’t seen for Since 1969 Cambridge, MA 02141 Loved Ones a while. Hope all is well! (617) 768-5800 That’s all for now … FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Docket No. MI178025TP3 REMEMBER TO PICK UP AFTER AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS NOTICE OF PETITION FOR YOUR POOCH! APPOINTMENT OF COMMERCIAL SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE LEGAL NOTICE To all persons interested in the Trust Under Experience makes the difference The Will Of Edward P. Sanderson f/b/o Grace Commonwealth of Massachusetts Powell, a petition has been presented by Bank The Trial Court 209 BROADWAY, REVERE, MA 02151 Of America N.A c/o Ruth Scott of Providence Middlesex Probate and Family Court RI, to said Court praying that Leiha Macauley 208 Cambridge Street Tel. 781.284.1100 Fax 781.284.2200 of Boston in the County of Middlesex be Cambridge, MA 02141 appointed as successor Trustee. (617) 768-5800 If you desire to object thereto, you or your Free Parking Adjacent to Building CVVQTPG[UJQWNFſNGCYTKVVGPCRRGCTCPEGKP The Post-Gazette Docket No. MI18P0351EA said Court at Cambridge before ten o’clock in Estate of the forenoon on February 23rd, 2018, the return accepts memorials PAUL P. BROUNTAS date of this citation. throughout the year. Date of Death December 26, 2017 Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Esquire First Justice of said Court, this 26th day CITATION ON PETITION FOR of January, 2018. Please call FORMAL ADJUDICATION Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate 617-227-8929 To all interested persons: The Trial Court The Trial Court Run date: 2/2/18 A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Appointment of Personal Representative has Middlesex Division Middlesex Division been fi led by Lynn T. Brountas of Weston, 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street MA, requesting that the Court enter a formal East Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 Decree and Order and for such other relief as (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Lynn T. Docket No. MI18P0128EA Docket No. MI18P0417EA Brountas of Weston, MA be appointed as Estate of Estate of Personal Representative(s) of said estate to CHRISTOPHER WALTER JOHN E. MAGAZZU serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsu- Date of Death November 12, 2017 Date of Death May 23, 2015 pervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE You have the right to obtain a copy of the PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above You have a right to object to this proceed- captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner ing. To do so, you or your attorney must Ralph Walter, Jr., of Essex, MA, Petitioner John E. Magazzu, Jr., of North Reading, MA, fi le a written appearance and objection Priscilla P. Walter of Essex, MA. a Will has been admitted to informal probate. at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return Ralph Walter, Jr., of Essex, MA, Priscilla John E. Magazzu, Jr., of North Reading, day of February 23, 2018. P. Walter of Essex, MA has been informally MA has been informally appointed as the Per- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- appointed as the Personal Representative of sonal Representative of the estate to serve line by which you must fi le a written the estate to serve without surety on the bond. without surety on the bond. appearance and objection if you object to The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely informal procedure by the Personal Repre- informal procedure by the Personal Repre- written appearance and objection followed sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform by an affi davit of objections within thirty Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Probate Code without supervision by the Court. (30) days of the return day, action may be Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be taken without further notice to you. fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can PROBATE CODE (MUPC) petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the A Personal Representative appointed estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties istration is not required to fi le an inventory are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute or annual accounts with the Court. Persons formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- interested in the estate are entitled to notice minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal regarding the administration directly from Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- the Personal Representative and may peti- cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, tion the Court in any matter relating to the can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. estate, including the distribution of assets Run date: 2/2/18 Run date: 2/2/18 and expenses of administration. Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., First Justice of this Court. Date: January 26, 2018 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Run date: 2/2/2018 PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 TASTE OF EASTIE CELEBRATION by Sal Giarratani On Thursday, January 25th, East Boston Main Streets presented the 22nd Anniversary of the Taste of Eastie celebration at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel. Local American and ethnic foods, fun, and enter- tainment highlighted the event as they always do. Local food merchants and an array of restaurants showcased their delicious cuisine, including Asian, Latino, Medi- terranean, and, of course, Italian food. “The restaurants Great Chef Eastie Farm were a true refl ection of the vitality and diversity,” said Max Gruner, EBMS executive director, “that makes East Boston such a special place to live, work, and celebrate.” Gruner also urged one and all “to continue to shop local, eat local, and to play local.” Entertainment for the evening was provided by saxo- phonist Mauricio Catano and also featured Sleight of Hand.

Celeste Myers Spinelli’s Function & Catering

Rincon Limeno Restaurant

Renegade’s Pub Davids Tea

Downeast Cider House Peaches & Cream

Reel House

Los Agaves Toasted Flats Sammy Carlo’s

Hilton Logan Airport Hotel (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) Lolly’s Bakery Pisco Alegne Acholado POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 PAGE 7

Hyatt Harborside Taqueria Jalisco La Hacienda

Cunard Tavern

East Boston Farm Stand

Fazenda Coffee Roaster

Maverick Marketplace Cafe

Rino’s Place Dough East Boston

Pollo Campero

super bowl sunday Kickoff your Super Bowl Sunday with Angela’s spinelli’s party trays During half-time enjoy ... Party size pizza, eggplant parmesan, deli platters, buffalo tenders, chicken fingers, 6 foot subs

PINELLI’S Ravioli & Pastry Shop 282 Bennington Street, East Boston Rt. 1, South Lynnfi eld 617-567-1992 • 781-592-5552 • www.spinellis.com Albery A. Russo Imports PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018

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 Bumped into Beawolfe’s Dom the Other Day Plastic Cups at Squire Lounge L.A.M.F. – LIVE AT THE Gleason Show was taped in Down at the Elite last Saturday morning, I was After a nasty incident where a Revere cop on BOWERY ELECTRIC (2-DVD) color from beautiful Miami talking with Electrifying Dom Petrosino from detail got whacked in the head with a beer bottle, MVDvisual Beach, Florida. Jackie enter- the former legendary rock band BEAWOLFE of the Squire was recently asked about going to Sole surviving Heartbreaker tained the best audience in the Eastie. The band disbanded last year, but Dom is plastic cups in the future. The Revere Licensing band member, Walter Lure, was world with his classic char- still an electrifying kind of guy at work. Recently, Board decided at a January 17th meeting to hold joined by Blondie’s Clem Burke, acters, celebrity guest stars, he and his wife went out and got a little puppy, off on the plastic idea until all three commission- The Replacements’ Tommy Stin- and hilarious sketches, includ- all four pounds of it. His wife “Red” named the ers were present. The owner of the club said they son ,and MC5’s Wayne Kramer ing the beloved “Honeymoon- dog “Bella” since Dom loves that name so much. were looking to operate an upscale men’s club for two nights at New York ers.” Gleason was everyone’s Well, with his guitar-playing days on stage and selling beer in plastic didn’t look so good. City’s Bowery Electric club in working-class hero and his apparently over, he’ll have plenty of time taking Listen, I’ve been to many men’s clubs before November 2016 and the event smash-hit show delivered an dog walks. and plastic isn’t much of a problem. After all, was captured for posterity. hour of non-stop entertainment Taste of Maverick Marketplace guys go to these places and plastic cups are the Also joining them on stage were every single week. Audiences last thing on their minds. File this in the “Not a guests, including Jesse Malin of were treated to entertainment Big Deal” Department. D-Generate, Liza Bolby, and the of the highest order — singing Happy Retirement to ... Dead Boys’ Cheetah Chrome. dancing, hilarious comedy, and A longtime cop friend of mine, Quincy Police L.A.M.F. is the album recorded Jackie at his very best as Ralph Det. Dick Potter, recently retired after thirty-four by Johnny Thunders and the Kramden, on stage with all his years of service. Sgt. Potter ended his career as Heartbreakers in punk-era Lon- famous friends, including Mil- the city’s police prosecutor, a role he held for don, after they accompanied the ton Berle, Red Buttons, George thirteen years. Good luck and have a great retire- Sex Pistols, Damned, and Clash Carlin, Nipsey Russell, and Phil ment, you deserve it. on the aborted Anarchy tour. Silvers. This single-disc release Newest Face at Greater Metropolitan Being ex-members of the New of The Jackie Gleason Show in Welcome aboard to Gina Ficociello down at York Dolls, they were lauded by Color features four never-before- Greater Metropolitan Real Estate on Hanover the young punks, and went on released, remastered episodes Street. If you are looking to do some real estate to record the high-octane rock ‘n’ of the show , including three business, give Gina a call ... Oh, and I wanna give roll album, in retrospect labeled unreleased “Honeymooners” out a big shoutout to “The Nooch,” too. Don’t as a classic. sketches — all unseen for more John Tyler, Jessica Smith and Victor Gonzalez want to make him feel forgotten. GUN RUNNERS (DVD) than 50 years! at the Taste of Eastie. Everyone’s Getting the Flu Film Movement RAY DONOVAN: OMG, everyone has When it comes to world-class THE FIFTH SEASON (4-DVD) I recently attended another great “Taste of either had or still has marathon runners, Kenyans CBS DVD + Paramount Eastie” celebration over at the Hilton Boston a case of fl u. I got my are considered the cream of the Ray Donovan (Liev Schreiber) Logan Airport Hotel, put together by East flu shot and still got crop. But some of Kenya’s top is back and doing what he does Boston Main Streets under the supervision of the flu! Anytime you runners aren’t running for fame best — keeping the skeletons Max Gruner, executive director. Among the hear me sounding and fortune. Some are wanted in the closets of Hollywood’s many participating restaurants was the Maverick like Barry White, you warriors, running for their lives. rich and famous. Ray is still the Marketplace Café, located on Maverick Street Kermit was even know I’m sick. I heard For Julius Arile and Robert guy you want when you’re in a inside the old Welfare Building. turning a bit green in even Kermit the Frog Matanda, stealing cattle, raid- fi x. There’s no problem he can’t The Maverick Marketplace Cafe has become one the back seat. has it along with a frog ing, and running from the police solve or secret he can’t bury. But of the hottest spots in the Point around the corner in his throat! And he was the only life they knew. So his family life is another matter from Maverick Square. Always packed, plenty of doesn’t go anywhere without a box of tissues when both warriors suddenly as the ongoing upheaval has live entertainment, and a super place to dine or with him. disappeared from the bush, taken an emotional toll, leav- drink or, as I do, both. Young people and not- Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance many assumed they were dead ing him more vulnerable than so-young people like me love this establishment Beachmont VFW #6712 will be holding its or had been arrested. Instead, ever. L.A.’s preeminent fi xer is where everyone knows your name. Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance on Friday, Febru- they traded in their rifl es for heading into uncharted territory ary 16th, starting at 7:00 pm. Tickets are avail- sneakers in the hopes of making and will soon discover that some able at the post lounge or call 781-284-9724. it big as professional marathon damage can’t be controlled. Sea- Entertainment will be provided by the one and runners. Years of fl eeing from son Five also stars Susan Saran- only DJ Alan La Bella. the police have prepared them don in her recurring role as leg- Remembering Jerry Del Prete for running marathon distances endary media mogul Samantha Another anniversary just passed for the leg- but do they have what it takes Winslow. In addition to all twelve endary Jerry Del Prete. It is diffi cult to go into to overcome the corruption, mis- episodes of the fi fth season, the Carmella’s without thinking of Jerry and Gloria. trust, and jealousy that threat- new collection is packed with I was talking with Clark at the shop last week and ens to derail their careers? Told special features, including an it is hard to think two years have already passed entirely by its central characters, exploration of what befalls the without him anymore in the neighborhood. Gun Runners is the American character of Abby, an in-depth Almost St. Patrick’s Day Dream, Kenyan-style. look at Bunchy, Eddie Marsan’s The Chieftains will be performing over at the IN SEARCH OF FELLINI (DVD) portrayal of Terry Donovan Lynn Auditorium on March 18th. For more infor- Samuel Goldwyn Films – as his character is stricken City Councilor Ayanna Pressley with Milissa mation on this show, call 1-800-745-3000 or visit Ambe Media Group with Parkinson’s disease, and Tyler an owner, Maverick Marketplace Cafe lynnauditorium.com. Lucy is a small-town girl from commentary with Malcomson Here’s a Great Bumper Sticker Ohio, who has been shielded and series showrunner David Feb...Rrruary Campfi re Festival I was on the road last week and was stopped in from all the bad in the world Hollander. Don’t forget, Saturday, February 10th, from traffi c behind a car with a great bumper sticker by her mother Claire, includ- STEVEN UNIVERSE: 4:40 pm until 6:40 pm, get yourself down to that read: “KEEP WORKING — Millions on welfare ing Claire’s own mental illness. THE COMPLETE FIRST Constitution (or, as I still call it, Shea’s) Beach. are depending on you.” Claire’s no-BS sister urges Claire SEASON (4-DVD) Meet up at the Rink. FMC Ice Sports, Porrazzo Isn’t that the truth? to break her silence before it’s Cartoon Network + Skating Rink, East Boston Y, and DCF are joining Quote to Note too late. Lucy, aware that some- Warner Bros. forces for the 5th annual Feb...rrrrary community “It is easier to put ‘trainers’ and ‘advisers’ in thing is up, goes to Cleveland Steven Universe is set in Beach campfi re with free parking. Roasted marshmal- a country and say we don’t have boots on the for an ill-fated job interview. City on the American East Coast, lows, skating, music, wildlife education, and so ground.” She stumbles upon a festival of where the four Crystal Gems live much more. — US Rep. Scott Taylor, Oscar-winning Federico Fellini’s in an ancient beachside temple, For more information, email enzo.polcaro@ former Navy SEAL state.mas.us. films and is instantly swept protecting the world from evil. (Photos by Sal Giarratani) away. The cleverly enigmatic As immortal alien warriors, they tragicomedy leaves Lucy aching project female humanoid forms for answers. In a burst of cour- from magical gems that are the age, she leaves home to find core of their being. The Crystal the fi lmmaker and unlock his Gems are Garnet, Amethyst, • North End Library Events (Continued from Page 2) mysterious enigma and her own. Pearl, and Steven, a young What follows is a strange and half-human, half-Gem boy who “Black Lives Matter.” Through the story of Hansel and Gre- 3:00-4:30 pm — Use perler spectacular journey through inherited the gem of his mother stories and activities, kids will tel. Best for kids fi ve and up, beads to decorate shapes and the romantic dreamscapes of Rose Quartz, the former leader explore themes of protest and younger siblings welcome. animals, and watch as Alyson Italy, as she encounters charac- of the Crystal Gems. As Steven racial justice, taking lessons SALT ART WITH SALT BAE fuses your design together ters, fantasies and nightmares tries to fi gure out his powers, he from the past to understand — Wednesday, February 21st, using heat! from Fellini’s fi lms. Her journey spends his days with his human today’s Movement for Black 3:00-4:00 pm — Make your BLOCK PARTY — Fri- counterpoints Claire’s gradual father, Greg, his friend Connie, Lives. Best for kids fi ve and up. very own salt art with Mari! All day, February 23rd, 10:00- decline into death. Apart but or the other Gems, whether to Space is limited, so please call ages welcome. 12:00 pm — Little ones and connected, they fulfi ll both of help them save the world or just in advance to register BEADED JEWELRY — their siblings are invited to drop their dreams as truth and fi c- to hang out. He explores the EXPLORING OPERA WITH Thursday, February 22nd, in and play with different types tion intertwine into the ultimate abilities passed down to him by BOSTON LYRIC OPERA — 10:30-12:00 pm — Kids of of blocks and experiment with Felliniesque journey. his mother, which include fusion Wednesday, February 21st, all ages are invited to stop by towers and building. THE JACKIE GLEASON — the ability of two Gems to 1:00-2:15 pm — Come learn and make their own bracelet or LEGO CLUB — Tuesday, SHOW IN COLOR (DVD) temporarily merge their identi- all about opera with the Boston necklace using beads. February 27th, 3:00-5:00 pm Time Life ties and bodies to form a distinct Lyric Opera as they use vocals, FUSE BEAD CRAFT — — Drop in to play with Legos From 1966 to 1970, The Jackie new personality. instruments, and music to tell Thursday, February 22nd, and create your own world. POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 PAGE 9 THOUGHTS by DAN Così Fan Tutte About This & That at the Boston Conservatory Theater with Daniel A. DiCenso and at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, MA The Bridge on the River Kwai The Bridge on the River Kwai, It’s hard to tell and the movie is one of the greatest war movies too intelligent for easy answers. ever, is about two commanders, But if the bridge became the one English and one Japanese, center of Nicholson’s life as a that butt heads in a concen- prisoner, the ending is a psy- tration camp in the sweltering chological tragedy, as the last jungles of Burma. By the end, vision of the dying Nicholson is the prisoner becomes crazier the collapse of the bridge that than the captor. defi ned his last days. The Bridge In a shocking twist for a fi lm on the River Kwai is one of the produced in Great Britain and greatest war movies ever made, the United States and released and yet the horrors are almost just twelve years after the end of entirely of the mind. In the end, WWII, David Lean gives the audi- it’s not enemy fi re that brings ence less a clear understanding down Nicholson or his bridge, of British Lt. Nicholson (played but his own insanity. by Alec Guinness in, argu- The Bridge on the River Kwai ably, his greatest role) than the was based on Le Pont de la sadistic Col. Saito (Sessue Hay- Riviére Kwaï by French novelist akawa). More likely, however, Pierr Boulle, a satirical account Lean is asking us to pity the river Kwai connecting Bangkok of the building of the bridge Lieutenant for the madness he to Rangoon. aimed at mocking the English Boston Conservatory at opera. “The title itself has a is driven to as a prisoner of war. Here the power struggle begins obsessions with rank and order. Berklee presents the opera built-in double standard — it Suggesting that a British as does Lean’s clever narrative Lean saw this, but in his movie, Cosi fan tutte, written by Mo- means ‘all women are like that’. officer could dissolve into a tactic. Nicholson is resilient at the social satire turned into a zart and Lorenzo Da Ponte The subtitle, ossia la scuola level of insanity worse than fi rst and commands his men to tragedy. in 1790 — the artists’ third degli amanti, or ‘the school for his oppressor was a brave be as well. Despite the brutal- The book caught the attention collaboration and arguably lovers,’ is perhaps less overtly stance for a British director to ity of Saito’s punishments, he of screenwriter Carl Foreman their strongest. The sparkling sexist, but doesn’t address the take so soon after the war, but stands fi rm. However, Nicholson who, shortly after his success comedy begins with a wager imbalance inherent in the plot. then David Lean was always eventually realizes the substan- writing the Western hit High between a cynical old bachelor The male characters are equally fascinated by geopolitics from dard construction job his men Noon, was working in London and two young men, who swear guilty of deception, inconstancy, various angles. If anything, did on the bridge while he was in after being blacklisted in Hol- that their fi ancées will always and unrealistic romantic expec- the real villain here is war. confi nement and decides to lead lywood. However, he wrote an be faithful. The boys pretend tations, but only the women are As Roger Ebert wrote of the them in creating a sound bridge adaptation and passed it off to go off to war and then return condemned. Worse, the cyni- fi lm, “The last words in David that will impress Japan. Perhaps to producer Sam Spiegel who — disguised as Albanians — to cal old bachelor Don Alfonso Lean’s The Bridge on the River Nicholson’s change of heart struggled to fi nd a director. The woo each other’s betrothed, excuses the women, saying, ‘It Kwai are “Madness! Madness ... comes from a sense of national screenplay was rejected by Fred aided by the wily chamber- is just their nature to be fi ckle!’ madness!” Although the fi lm’s pride. Even if the bridge will ben- Zinnemann, John Ford, and maid of the ladies. Lessons in Sadly, Mozart and DaPonte two most important characters efi t the enemy during war times, Howard Hawks before David love are learned, unrealistic never considered calling their are both mad, the hero more it will stand as a testament to Lean took control. expectations are shattered, work Così fan tutti (‘everyone is than the villain, we’re not quite English ingenuity and design for The end result was the Best and everyone comes out a little like that.’).” certain what is intended by that generations after. What isn’t as Picture winner of 1957 and, wiser in the process. Although Despite the mixed messages fi nal dialogue. Part of the puzzle easy to understand is why build- for Lean, his award as Best well received when it was in the show, Pape sees merit is caused by the fi lm’s shifting ing the bridge by Saito’s deadline Director marked a turning written, Così fan tutte lost favor in presenting it from an points of view.” becomes his obsession. point in his career. For the next in the mid-19th century, since educational standpoint. “The The fi lm is set during the con- For Saito, the importance is twenty-fi ve or so years, he was Victorian audiences found the opera is a valid experience for struction of the Burma Railway clear; if the bridge is not com- the crown prince of cinematic subject scandalous. The opera singers and orchestra alike. between 1942 and ’43. When pleted by the time appointed he epics. Roger Ebert said it best, gained a new audience in the Learning to perform Mozart a group of British prisoners must, as per Japanese custom, “Although David Lean won his mid-20th century and has re- well is a critical part of our arrives at a Japanese camp in commit suicide. But what really reputation and perhaps even mained popular ever since. The students’ training. The arias the Burmese jungle, the com- is driving Nicholson? Is it the his knighthood on the basis Conservatory’s production will in Così are as beautiful as they manding Col. Saita informs effect of war mixed with pride? of the epic fi lms he directed, be sung in Italian with English are technically challenging, them that their mission is to Could it be that, as a prisoner, starting with The Bridge on the supertitles. and the score contains some complete a railway over the this is his one sense of purpose? River Kwai in 1957, there’s a “It is important to take a of Mozart’s best ensemble contrarian argument that his fresh look at how to make Così writing. These are characters best work was done before the fan tutte relevant for today’s that young singers can relate Oscars started to pile up. After audience,” said Cosi director to and successfully portray and, Kwai came Lawrence of Arabia, Johnathon Pape, professor of since the opera is frequently Doctor Zhivago, Ryan’s Daugh- performed, it is valuable for ter, and A Passage to India; them to have the roles in their repertoire.” all but Ryan were nominated LEGAL NOTICE for best picture, and the fi rst Così fan tutte will be per- two won. Before Kwai he made Commonwealth of Massachusetts formed at the Boston Conser- smaller, more tightly wound The Trial Court vatory Theater, 31 Hemen- fi lms, including Brief Encounter, Probate and Family Court way Street, Floor 2, Boston, Middlesex Division th th Oliver Twist, and Great Expecta- 208 Cambridge Street on February 8 -10 ; and at tions. There is a majesty in the East Cambridge, MA 02141 Shalin Liu Performance Center, later fi lms (except for Ryan’s (617) 768-5800 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, Daughter) that compensates Docket No. MI18P0068EA on Sunday, February 11th. for the loss of human detail, Estate of Tickets can be purchased but in Kwai , he still has an eye MING ZHU at bostonconservatory.berklee. for the personal touch, as in Also Known As edu/events; by calling 617- Saito’s private moments and ZHU MING 912-9222, Wednesday–Friday, Nicholson’s smug inspection Date of Death April 26, 2017 12:00–5:00 pm, and in person at of the fi nished bridge. There is INFORMAL PROBATE the Berklee Box Offi ce, located PUBLICATION NOTICE at the Berklee Performance something almost Lear-like in To all persons interested in the above his fi nal fl ash of sanity: ‘What captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Center, 136 Massachusetts have I done?!’ ” Minhua Yuan of Lexington, MA. Avenue, Monday through Minhua Yuan of Lexington, MA has been Saturday between 10:00 am informally appointed as the Personal Repre- sentative of the estate to serve without surety and 6:00 pm. Tickets can also DIAMONDS on the bond. be purchased in person at The estate is being administered under the Boston Conservatory Box ROLEX informal procedure by the Personal Repre- ESTATE JEWELRY sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform Offi ce at 31 Hemenway Street, Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Bought & Sold Wednesday through Friday, Inventory and accounts are not required to be between 12:00 pm and 5:00 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. ſNGFYKVJVJG%QWTVDWVKPVGTGUVGFRCTVKGUCTG entitled to notice regarding the administration pm. Visit rockportmusic.org or Jim (617) 263-7766 from the Personal Representative and can call the Shalin Liu Performance petition the Court in any matter relating to the Center Box Offi ce at 978-546- estate, including distribution of assets and Small Ads expenses of administration. Interested parties 7391. are entitled to petition the Court to institute Beginning one hour prior to formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- the performance start time, Make $20.00 check payable to: minating or restricting the powers of Personal Get Big Results tickets may be purchased in John Christoforo Representatives appointed under informal pro- For more information, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, person directly at the venue. All Beagsley Publishing, can be obtained from the Petitioner. call 617-227-8929. day-of ticket sales are subject to Box 342, Arlington, MA 02476 Run date: 2/2/18 availability. PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

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Recently, I was speaking to and mathematically resolve Theater, and stayed there for AGLIA, OLIO, POMODORO, a group of people at one of my each time. Beyond this, when I ten years. Mr. Ray was a Boston E BASILICO book signings and a question accompanied him to his store- Yankee, and the fi rst infl uence was asked by someone around front social clubs, I saw how he in my life that wasn’t Italian. He CON LINGUINE my age, “To what do you attri- interacted with his friends, how, was sophisticated, educated, (Aglia e Olio alla Salemitana) bute your successes in life?” because of reading newspapers and always well-dressed. With- I thought for a minute and and listening to the radio, he out me knowing it then, what- 5 large vine-ripened tomatoes 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves then replied, “One important was informed about what was ever semblance of class I came (well ripened) Grated cheese of choice fact above most, strong male going on in the world and how up with, I learned from him. 10 cloves of garlic l pound linguine influences.” As I formulated to express the events of the day He was a bachelor and often 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and pepper my answer beyond that point, in conversation. From him, I had very attractive young ladies the names of the people who also learned to dress properly. visit him at the theater, all of Cut up tomatoes into a thick medium-sized bowl. Add peeled infl uenced my young life came Whenever we went out, he wore whom interacting in a way I only and cut-up garlic gloves. to the forefront: Babbononno, a suit, starched white shirt, dreamed of as a pimple-faced Wash fresh basil leaves. Cut up and add to tomato and garlic. Dad, Uncle Nick, and James F. a tie, a fedora with the brim teenager. When the pimples With a wooden mallet, crush contents of bowl into a pesto sauce Ray, the man who managed the turned down in front, and a began to disappear, I adopted (thoroughly mashed). Add oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix con- Seville Theater for the ten years spit-shine on his shoes. his ways of interacting with tents thoroughly. Cover and set aside. I worked there (1952-1962). Dad was my major influ- others, especially the opposite Following directions on the package, cook one pound of linguine Mom and Nanna were always ence throughout the years of sex. He possessed what today to your liking. (Reserve about one cup of water when draining there nurturing me along the my youth. He talked about we call “class.” the pasta.) After draining, place pasta in a serving bowl. way, keeping me out of harm’s the right and wrong ways to As young adulthood ap- If desired, add a small amount of the hot reserved water to way when I was young, caring do things, using the premise proached, the infl uences of the the uncooked tomato mixture. Then spread mixture over the for me when I was sick, making that he wanted to show me the men in my life began to show linguine. Stir and serve in bowls topped with grated cheese of sure I was well fed and supply- easy way in life. I accompanied through and I was able to face choice. ing me with clean clothes every him just about everywhere he the world. When I did, I found Serves four. day. I’m not going to get into a went and was never told to be many levels of success. discussion about roles in life. seen and not heard. Observing I fl opped at a few things, but The women in my family were his interactions with others most everything I tried I suc- MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Italian, the center points of their helped set the foundation for ceeded at because of the foun- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS families, not the heads, but my future interactions with dation I received from the male Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. H257-C1, HANSCOM LIGHTING VAULT GENERATOR expert at their adopted roles in peers, older people and, later elders I’ve mentioned. When I REPLACEMENT, L.G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan life. Once women’s roles began in life, younger people. One observed acquaintances that Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. to change in the 1960s, Mom of the major things I learned were not as successful, I also local time on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018, immediately after which, in a designated room, the admitted that she had wished was respect. When I saw how observed that most of them had bids will be opened and read publicly. things were different when she people respected him, his com- never had male fi gures in their Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018, immediately after which, in a designated room, the was young. She had always ment was always, “Respect, you young lives to guide them along fi led sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. loved math, and could take a give it, you get it.” Like many the way. I saw the same thing a NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT HANSCOM CIVIL AIR TERMINAL, column of numbers ten high Italian fathers, he passed on his generation later when my sons BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, and six across, look at it and trade. He was a musician before succeeded in school and in FEBRUARY 13, 2018. immediately give you what they anything else in life and made sports and other boys did not. The work includes: THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING GENERATOR; FURNISHING AND INSTALLING A NEW 400KW, 480V DIESEL GENERATOR added up to. Babbononno made sure I was a part of it. I saw him Most of those who did not have WITH A WALK-IN (LEVEL II) ENCLOSURE EQUIPPED WITH A 24 HOUR BELLY TANK, METAL her quit school in the 10th grade interact with people who weren’t the male leadership fell by the ACCESS STAIRS, PLATFORMS AND RAILINGS, CAST-IN PLACE, REINFORCED, CONCRETE to go to work and help support Italian and discovered that they wayside or never realized their PAD, AND ASPHALT WALKWAYS. THE WORK ALSO INCLUDES THE TEMPORARY POWER TO AVOID INTERRUPTIONS, AND APPURTENANCES NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE WORK the family. According to my weren’t that much different. dreams. Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018. grandfather, she was a girl and Back then, Boston’s music busi- As I continued to express Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital education wasn’t important and ness was composed of men who myself to the crowd in front Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may there was a depression going on were mainly Italian, Jewish, and of me, I could see heads nod- issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. in America. After she married African-American. He interacted ding up and down due to the In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with Dad, she never worked again. with all of them without a prob- listeners silently agreeing with their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of Her job was to take care of her lem. The people he worked with me about success and failure. GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. family. As a result of her not in the school department were When I mentioned failure, I The estimated contract cost is FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($554,000). working, Dad worked day and mostly Irish and he interacted called it a learning experience In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with night, by day as a teacher in the with them just as easily … and that helps to direct a young man their bid a current Sub-Bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance and a Sub-Bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be Boston Public Schools and by I observed it all. along with the successes in life. certifi ed in the sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. night, as a musician. Whether Uncle Nick was my mother’s Dad, Uncle Nick, Mr. Ray, and Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with we agree or disagree, that’s the middle brother, my uncle, and Babbononno have all passed on, the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the way it was. my Godfather. He never had but their teachings linger as long Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As I mentioned earlier, the kids and I was the surrogate son as I’m still around. I hope the A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a major influences in my life he never had. I learned some apple doesn’t fall far from the deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a were the men who guided me by of the same lessons from him tree and my boys continue to certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, their own actions and achieve- that I learned from Babbononno succeed due to the foundation payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety ments and by showing me the and Dad. Put it this way, the being passed along to them, with company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) way. I continued to explain lessons were reinforced. Later, enough infl uence to allow them conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. about success and began with when I became a young adult to pass it along to their children. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Babbononno as one of the fi rst and turned professional as a Times have changed, but how payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of infl uences in my young life. He musician, he put me to work, to succeed and how to fail in wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts taught me how to work with saying, “I can open a few doors life haven’t. I know some of you General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay wood, how to build things … for you, but once inside, you’re will disagree with me, but I also minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the even make furniture. This was going to have to prove yourself Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor and/or know that most of you won’t. the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. his trade and he wanted to to others, or you won’t make it.” So, I say thank you to the men The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance pass it on. He also taught me I made sure I didn’t disappoint in my life and growing up in and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $5,000,000. Said policy the foundations of music, how him all along the way. East Boston and the North End shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See to read the notes, how they Beginning at age thirteen, the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for of Boston. complete details. interconnected and how they there was Mr. Ray. I lied about GOD BLESS AMERICA Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: were combined with each other my age and went to work as an LEGAL NOTICE ELECTRICAL $314,156.00 to form a melody and harmony usher at East Boston’s Seville The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any NOTICE OF SALE informality in or to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. Notice is hereby given by TODISCO This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, requiring that not less than TWO POINT ONE PERCENT (2.1%) of the Contract be performed by EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to Mattéo Gallo minority and women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with Section 39A that they will sell the the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. following vehicles. Vehicles are being sold to satisfy This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port o their garage keeper’s lien for towing, Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General o Appraisals storage and notices of sale: Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Sales & Rentals 2005 UTILITY TRAILER Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). V.I.N. #1UYVS25356U642814 The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior • The above vehicles will be sold to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where the sub-contract exceeds $10,000. Real Estate at public auction at TODISCO TOWING Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any 94 Condor Street, E. Boston informality in or reject any or all proposals. 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 at 9:00 AM THOMAS P. GLYNN Run dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2018 CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 2/2/2018 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts EXTRA Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Hoyt Wilhelm substance. The commissioner’s Docket No. MI18P0228EA Docket No. MI18P0347EA Best Relief Pitcher Ever offi ce said he tested positive for Estate of Estate of When I was growing up as Ipamorelin and the suspension RICHARD NEVILLE MARKHAM BESSIE KARAMAS a baseball fan in the late ‘50s will begin at season’s start. Also Known As Date of Death December 17, 2017 through the Miracle Mets of The 28-year-old made his big- RICHARD N. MARKHAM CITATION ON PETITION FOR 1969, I thought the best relief league debut last year for the Date of Death November 3, 2017 FORMAL ADJUDICATION pitcher ever was a knuckleballer Twins, going 0-2 with an 11.21 CITATION ON PETITION FOR To all interested persons: named Hoyt Wilhelm. He didn’t ERA. Pittsburgh claimed him FORMAL ADJUDICATION A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with To all interested persons: Appointment of Personal Representative has make it to the big leagues until off waivers in November and A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with been fi led by Louis P. Karamas of Waltham, the old NY Giants brought him are probably kicking themselves Appointment of Personal Representative MA and Margaret C. Sutherland of Waltham, up in 1952. He had been lan- now. Personally, why any team has been fi led by Nancy E. Catalini Chew, MA, requesting that the Court enter a formal Esq., of Harvard, MA, requesting that the Decree and Order and for such other relief as guishing in the minors for a full Knuckleball pitcher Hoyt would want a hurler who car- Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for requested in the Petition. ten seasons up to then and look- Wilhelm ried an 11.21 ERA last season such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Louis P. ing like a nowhere man in base- is beyond me. The Petitioner requests that Nancy E. Karamas of Waltham, MA and Margaret C. White Sox. I remembered col- Catalini Chew, Esq., of Harvard, MA be ap- Sutherland of Waltham, MA be appointed as ball. However, once he made the lecting his baseball cards and pointed as Personal Representative(s) of said Personal Representative(s) of said estate to trip up to the biggies, he hung thinking about his persistency. LEGAL NOTICE estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsu- around for twenty seasons, play- an unsupervised administration. pervised administration. He could have quit while still a ing for nine different teams. Talk Commonwealth of Massachusetts IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE minor leaguer for over a decade, The Trial Court You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the about never giving up. He knew but he kept going until he suc- Probate and Family Court Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. he was good and just waited for Middlesex Division You have a right to object to this proceed- You have a right to object to this proceed- ceeded and succeeded greatly. his time to prove it. 208 Cambridge Street ing. To do so, you or your attorney must ing. To do so, you or your attorney must When he retired from base- East Cambridge, MA 02141 fi le a written appearance and objection fi le a written appearance and objection Lifetime with nine teams, ball, he was sixteen days shy (617) 768-5800 at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return he fi nished 143-122 with 228 th day of February 15, 2018. day of February 22, 2018. of his 50 birthday. There will Docket No. MI18P0086EA This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- saves and a career 2.52 ERA. never be another Hoyt Wilhelm. Estate of line by which you must fi le a written line by which you must fi le a written He was an 8-time All-Star and Pirates Pitcher Gets FREDERICK C. RYAN appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to pitched in a World Series. In Also Known As this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Suspended, as He Should FREDERICK CHARLES RYAN written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed 1958, he no-hit the Yankees in The Pittsburgh Pirates recently Date of Death November 5, 2017 by an affi davit of objections within thirty by an affi davit of objections within thirty only his ninth career start and saw their lefty Nik Turley sus- (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be got himself elected to the Hall INFORMAL PROBATE taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. pended for 80 games without PUBLICATION NOTICE of Fame in 1985, becoming the UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION pay after testing positive for To all persons interested in the above UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM fi rst relief pitcher ever elected a performance enhancement captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) to the Hall of Fame. Stephen Copp of Wilmington, MA, a Will has A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed Wilhelm went into the Hall of been admitted to informal probate. under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Stephen Copp of Wilmington, MA has istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory Fame wearing the cap of the NY been informally appointed as the Personal or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons Giants. However, for me, I still LEGAL NOTICE Representative of the estate to serve without interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice remember him as a great relief surety on the bond. regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from Commonwealth of Massachusetts The estate is being administered under the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- pitcher for both the Orioles and The Trial Court informal procedure by the Personal Repre- tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the Middlesex Probate and Family Court sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets 208 Cambridge Street Probate Code without supervision by the Court. and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. Cambridge, MA 02141 Inventory and accounts are not required to be LEGAL NOTICE (617) 768-5800 fi led with the Court, but interested parties are Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., entitled to notice regarding the administration First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Docket No. MI17D3657DR NOTICE OF SALE from the Personal Representative and can Date: January 18, 2018 Date: January 25, 2018 DIVORCE SUMMONS BY petition the Court in any matter relating to the Notice is hereby given by Stephens PUBLICATION AND MAILING Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Automotive Transport, 60 Union Street, estate, including distribution of assets and Run date: 2/2/2018 Run date: 2/2/2018 Medford, MA 02155, pursuant to the provi- SHALAMAR CARRASQUILLO expenses of administration. Interested parties sions of G.L.c.255 539A, that on February 8, vs. are entitled to petition the Court to institute 2018 at 10AM, at said address, the following DANIELLE D. CARRASQUILLO formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- motor vehicle(s) will be sold, in as is condition, To the Defendant: minating or restricting the powers of Personal no keys, at public sale to satisfy our garage The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce Representatives appointed under informal pro- keeper’s lien thereon for towing, storage, and requesting that the Court grant a divorce for cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, expenses of notice and sale: Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 2/2/18 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 2010 VW PASSAT GRAY The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. Vin: WVWJM7AN2AE154449 An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from tak- Commonwealth of Massachusetts David W. McRitchie Commonwealth of Massachusetts ing any action which would negatively impact LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court The Trial Court 8 Langmaid Ave, Apt 32 Middlesex Probate and Family Court the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE Middlesex Probate and Family Court Somerville, MA 02143 Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street You are hereby summoned and required The Trial Court Cambridge, MA 02141 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA, SILVER Cambridge, MA 02141 Vin: 1N4DL01D4YC234863 to serve upon Shalamar Carrasquillo, Middlesex Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 Cynthia A. Gramolini 12 Pebble Place, Stoneham, MA 02180 your Docket No. MI18P0176GD Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI18P0371EA 101 Lowell Rd, Apt 104 answer, if any, on or before February 26, 2018. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the (617) 768-5800 CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION N Reading, MA 01864 Estate of hearing and adjudication of this action. You are FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR MARIO WILLIAM ALOISI Docket No. MI18P0285EA INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT 2005 DODGE RAM, BLACK also required to fi le a copy of your answer, if Also known as Vin: 1D7HU18D35S162694 any, in the offi ce of the Register of this Court. Estate of TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 GERTRUDE M. OLSEN MARIO W. ALOISI Nicholas J. Dinocco In the Matter of Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Date of Death December 14, 2017 65 Chester Street, #7 Date of Death November 9, 2017 CASSANDRA PORTER First Justice of this Court. of Framingham, MA CITATION ON PETITION FOR Allston, MA 02134 Date: January 16, 2018 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION 2008 DODGE AVENGER, WHITE Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate RESPONDENT To all interested persons: Alleged Incapacitated Person Vin: 1B3LC46K78N581646 Run date: 2/2/18 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Tiyahna Augustus A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with To the named Respondent and all Appointment of Personal Representative has Appointment of Personal Representative other interested persons, a petition has been fi led by Lucille Jones of North Reading, 25 Everlyn Ave. Medford, MA 02155 LEGAL NOTICE has been fi led by Paul E. Olsen of Arlington, been filed by The Department of Devel- MA, requesting that the Court enter a formal MA, requesting that the Court enter a formal opmental Services of Waltham, MA in Decree and Order and for such other relief as 2009 NISSAN FRONTIER, GRAY Decree and Order and for such other relief as the above captioned matter alleging requested in the Petition. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vin: 1N6AD07WX9C403110 The Trial Court requested in the Petition. that Cassandra Porter is in need of a Guardian The Petitioner requests that Lucille Jones Roma Home Improvement LLC The Petitioner requests that Paul E. Olsen and requesting that TLC Trust of Fitchburg, MA of North Reading, MA be appointed as Per- Probate and Family Court 65 Pennsylvania Ave Middlesex Division of Arlington, MA be appointed as Personal (or some other suitable person) be appointed as sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- Somerville, MA 02145 208 Cambridge Street Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised The petition asks the court to determine vised administration. 2013 KIA SORENTO, WHITE East Cambridge, MA 02141 administration. that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the IMPORTANT NOTICE Vin: 5XYKTDA21DG319690 (617) 768-5800 IMPORTANT NOTICE appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and You have the right to obtain a copy of the Dorothy O’Malley Docket No. MI18P0431EA You have the right to obtain a copy of the that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. 96 Lightguard Dr Estate of Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. petition is on fi le with this court and may contain You have a right to object to this proceed- Medford, MA 02155 MAHMOUD WAEL LOTFI You have a right to object to this proceed- a request for certain specifi c authority. ing. To do so, you or your attorney must ing. To do so, you or your attorney must You have the right to object to this fi le a written appearance and objection 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY, BLUE Also Known As M. WAEL LOTFI fi le a written appearance and objection proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return Vin: 5FNRL18943B138685 at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return attorney must fi le a written appearance at this day of February 23, 2018. Carmen Crespo-Lopez Date of Death December 10, 2017 day of March 20, 2018. court on or before 10:00 a.m. on the return date This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- 182 Chestnut St, Apt 1F INFORMAL PROBATE This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- of March 20, 2018. This day is NOT a hearing line by which you must fi le a written Lynn, MA 01902 PUBLICATION NOTICE line by which you must fi le a written date, but a deadline date by which you have to appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190E, GRAY To all persons interested in the above cap- fi le the written appearance if you object to the this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely petition. If you fail to fi le the written appearance written appearance and objection followed Vin: WDBDA34D3HF271185 tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Sherif Lotfi of New York, NY. written appearance and objection followed by the return date, action may be taken in this by an affi davit of objections within thirty Dianne White-Calderon by an affi davit of objections within thirty matter without further notice to you. 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Interested parties estate, including the distribution of assets one may be appointed at State expense. and expenses of administration. 2007 CADILLAC CTS, GRAY are entitled to petition the Court to institute and expenses of administration. Vin: 1G6DP577570107720 WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Eric Seibel minating or restricting the powers of Personal First Justice of this Court. Date: January 16, 2018 Date: January 26, 2018 419 Somerville Ave, Apt 2A Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date: January 23, 2018 Somerville, MA 02143 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run dates: 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2018 can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 2/2/18 Run date: 2/2/2018 Run date: 2/2/18 Run date: 2/2/2018 PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 2, 2018

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

THE BEANPOT BECOMES A had the most success in recent Neeno! Neeno! SENIOR CITIZEN — Yes, the Beanpots. Fifty Years Ago, Nino Benvenuti Arrived in America Grand Winter Hockey Event The Eagles won a school in our area — the venerable record fi ve straight Beanpots On April 17, 1967, Nino before meeting with the press, as Beanpot Tournament — turns a between 2010 and 2014 and Benvenuti stepped into the ring he was ill. No, not from the effects spry sixty-six this time around. added another in 2016. Indeed, at Madison Square Garden to of the punches, but rather from If the tourney were a person, it York has won nine Beanpot challenge Emile Griffi th for the the emotions of having accom- would be eligible to apply for full titles since 2001 and owns a Middleweight Championship of plished his dream. social security benefi ts. very enviable 31-15 coaching the World. This would only be Nino Benvenuti not only won Funds from Uncle Sam won’t record in tournament games. the third time Nino had fought the title that night, but he also be needed, however, since the And perhaps, just perhaps, outside of his native Italy and his gave boxing a much-needed shot Beanpot is doing quite well at the times could be changing first appearance in the United in the arm. He brought an excite- the gate and with its NESN TV again. When Harvard won the States. He brought a record of ment to the sport. He proved so contract. So, when the tourney title last year, it ended a streak 71 wins in 72 fights with him. popular that it was decided to takes over the Garden on the that spanned from 1993 to Twenty-nine of his victories were hold his rematch with Griffi th fi rst two Mondays in February 2016 in which either Boston via knockout. five months later at Shea Sta- (the 5th and 12th), expect loads University or Boston College While it was not unusual for dium. Nino would lose the title of excitement, for pride and had won the tournament. BU European fighters to arrive in the on a close majority decision that spirit will be on the line for these had captured the crown twelve States with outstanding records night and then regain it the fol- college athletes, not fi nancial times while BU had taken home on paper, many of the oppo- lowing year. rewards or the possible increase the trophy ten times. nents they had would be viewed Nino was in his thirties now in future contract benefi ts. In fact, York refers to the as being of questionable talent and his fine boxing skills were The highlight on Opening Beanpot as the annual start and lacking in motivation. With slowly starting to diminish, Night will probably come when of “trophy season” in college Benvenuti, it was a bit different. though he still could dig down Harvard and Boston University hockey. Up to that point, there In the 1960 Olympics, Nino and show what made him cham- meet in a rematch of the 2017 are individual games to win. Championship game, a contest But starting with the Beanpot, had won a Gold Medal in the Nino Benvenuti pion. He did just that in his welterweight division. He was defense against former Welter- that saw the Crimson come something tangible can also be voted Outstanding Boxer in shoulders. One thing that was weight Champ Luis Rodriguez, away with a 6-3 victory and its claimed. the games, beating out a young in question was how he would where he was taking a pretty fi rst title since 1993. Following the Beanpot, there’s American boxer by the name of adapt to fighting under American good lacing and then flattened The contest will mark the the Hockey East Championship Cassius Clay for that honor. Of boxing rules, which allowed for Luis for the count in the eleventh 46th time the Terriers and at the Garden, with its award course, the Olympic Games that a lot more infighting and rough- round with a perfectly timed the Crimson have met in the of not only a trophy but an year were held in Rome, but by housing than he was used to. uppercut. He defended the title Beanpot, with BU holding a automatic berth in the NCAA all accounts, Nino was deserving Remember, all but one of his four times before losing it to the 28-17 record in those matches. regionals for the victor. The of the recognition. previous fights took place in great Carlos Monzon. After los- Statistics can be deceptive, same goes for the ECAC, where It has been reported he had an Europe, where the rules were ing to Monzon in a rematch, he though, since Harvard has won Harvard will be on the hunt for amateur record of 120 wins and similar to those in Olympic retired. Benvenuti always said he three of the last four matchups the hardware and the automatic no losses. It is hard to verify that, boxing and a fighter could be would get out of the game when with BU in the Beanpot. berth to Lake Placid. but anything close is still quite disqualified for crouching too he no longer had it and he made A number of players who have If you want to root for an impressive. He won numerous good on that promise. He was participated in the Beanpot have underdog, then you want to go amateur titles. one of the few who knew when gone on to play in the Winter with Northeastern. The school Nino would turn pro in it was time to pack it in. Olympics, but not perhaps in on Huntington Avenue has won 1961 and begin amassing a He invested wisely, acted an interval spanning just a only four Beanpot titles over very impressive record that in movies, hosted a televi- few days. That will be the case, the decades, while advancing led to his winning the Italian sion show, and opened a however, for Harvard star Ryan to the championship game only Middleweight Title in 1963. In restaurant. He also became Donato, who will play in the thirteen times. The Huskies 1965, he won the World Light a city counselor in his home opening round game against have won the consolation game Middleweight Title by defeat- town of Trieste. He main- BU and then board a plane eighteen times and have fi nished ing Sandro Mazzinghi. He tained a friendship with Emile for South Korea, where he will fourth on thirty occasions. would beat Mazzinghi again in Griffi th and helped him out suit up for Team USA in the You may not want to count a rematch. In Sandro’s career, financially. Griffi th was god- international competition. NU out this year, though, since he suffered only three losses in Benvenuti stands over Griffi th. father to one of his sons. Nino Donato, the son of current the Huskies boast the only three sixty-seven bouts, two of those low and going to the body too also became friends with Carlos Harvard head coach (and former players on the same team to being to Benvenuti. aggressively. Nino dispelled Monzon and had him as a guest Bruins player) Ted Donato, has combine for 100 points so far Nino would stay busy in any notion that he would have on his television program a num- been a standout for the Crimson this season. The threesome the ring defending the title a problem with the change, as ber of times. this season. As of January 30th, includes NCAA point producing and fighting non-title bouts. he came out very strong in the Nino Benvenuti is living la he led the team in points (23), leader Adam Gaudette (39 He defeated American Don first round and showed that dolce vita in Italy. On April 26th, goals (20), power play goals (4), points) plus teammates Dylan Fullmer and, in his first fight he could be every bit as rough he will celebrate his eightieth game-winning goals (3), and Sikura (tied for 7th nationally outside Italy, he defended as his American counterparts. birthday, making him the oldest shots (183). And, in case you’re with 35 points) and Nolan his title against Jupp Elze in He fought hard in the clinches, living middleweight champion, wondering, he’s indicated that Stevens (26 points). Germany. His next stop would so much so that he had Emile though he looks years younger. he will remain in Cambridge, NU starts scoring early. be a title defense in South Korea complaining about the tac- He still flashes his infectious saying he’ll stay in school and The Huskies were outscoring against Kim Ki Soo. Fighting tics he was using. It was clear smile and looks more like a movie graduate rather than leaving opponents 30-12 in the first Soo in the Korean’s hometown, Benvenuti was there to win star than a former boxer. early for the pros. period through games of January Nino tasted defeat for the first and was not going to give any Nino’s name is rarely men- The Terriers, of course, 30. In addition, Cayden Primeau time, losing the title. Benvenuti ground. tioned when the topic of all-time come in with history on their has been a pleasant surprise in claimed he was robbed and that Nino floored Griffi th in the sec- greats comes up, but he certainly side, having won thirty of the the nets. He’s one of only three is very likely. However, instead ond round for a two-count, but was a very impressive boxer/ previous sixty-five Beanpot rookie goaltenders in the nation of looking for a rematch and a the champion wasn’t hurt. In puncher. He was a master at championships. In fact, a with 11 victories. chance to regain the title, he the fourth round, the champion throwing a hook off the jab. He win over the Crimson would Those achievements have decided to campaign for a shot connected with a solid right that could move very fast, had great send the Terriers into the been noticed. The Huskies held at the World Middleweight Title. put the Italian down and had defense, a lethal right hand, and championship game for the down 11th place in the national Emile Griffi th was the cham- him hurt. Griffi th was unable to a devastating uppercut. Nino 31st time in the last 35 years. rankings the week leading into pion and promoters were looking take advantage of the moment, was always very courageous in Once again, though, stats can the tournament. for someone exciting to match though, and Nino survived the the ring and had no quit in him. be a bit deceiving, since BU has Whoever wins, it’s a certainty against him. Things were a round using his defensive skills. He was a proud and popular struggled a bit in the Beanpot that the trophy will stay local bit slow in the division at that The rest of the fight was hard- champion and is still well-loved in recent times, not advancing and not be carried off to some moment and Nino had wins fought, with Benvenuti bleeding in Italy. to the championship game in far-flung place. After all, it’s over top contenders Mazzinghi from a cut on the bridge of his His professional record was 90 2011, 2013 and 2014. the Beanpot, an event once put and Fullmer. Nino also had nose that he sustained in the total fights with 82 wins, 35 by The team that did win on a so-called bucket list by something else going for him: second round. knockout, 7 losses and 1 draw. in those years was Boston Sports Illustrated magazine as personality. He was handsome Griffi th worked the body hard He was stopped on only three College. The Eagles will take one that all sports fans should and could light up a room with in hopes of slowing Nino down occasions; two of those were in on Northeastern on Opening see in person at least once in his smile. Tex Maule, writing in the later rounds, but the his final two bouts, which were Night, hoping to avenge last their lives. in Sports Illustrated, would call tactic did not work. To the against Monzon. year’s disappointing fourth- But it’s right here. Just a T Benvenuti “[t]he best Italian chants of “Neeno! Neeno!” from Nino Benvenuti was a classy place finish. Nevertheless, it ride away. Time to get over to import since olive oil.” Combined the crowd, Benvenuti finished champion. He made the sport has been BC, under veteran the Garden for those traditional with his not so bad boxing abili- strong and won a unanimous interesting and fun. He deserves coach Jerry York, that has fi rst two Mondays in February. ties, there was the perfect combi- decision, bringing the Middle- to be remembered with the nation for a very attractive bout. weight Crown to Italy for the respect and dignity he earned. As Nino entered the ring for the first time. On April 26th, raise a glass of fight, he looked fit and relaxed. After the fight, the new cham- wine to him and say, “buon At 5'10", he was tall for a mid- pion had to be secluded in his compleanno Nino Benvenuti dleweight and he had broad dressing room for about an hour campione!”