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A Very Merry Christmas to our Readers and Advertisers from the staff of the Post-Gazette

Jeanne Pam Donnaruma Brady Claude Marsilia

Joanne Freeway Frasier Mrs. Murphy

Joan Smith Frances Jeanette Fitzgerald Cataldo

Bobby Franklin

Mary DiZazzo

Bob Morello

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David Rosario Trumbull Scabin Ally Samantha Josephine John Christoforo Bennett Di Censo Molinari

Symynkywicz Sal Giarratani Dreaming of Naples, FL? Well, if you can’t go, stroll by the green Cross Pharmacy for a glimpse of old Naples, Italy, at Christmas. It won’t warm your feet, but it may warm your heart! Giuseppe Richard Girard Plante Molinari Giangregorio, owner of the Green Cross Pharmacy, was fortunate to inherit this wonderful Daniel Naples display from the Pompeii Restaurant and is happy to share it with the neighborhood. Richard Preiss Di Censo (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Alessandra Sambiase

To All the Good Little Boys and Girls Out There News Briefs by Santa Clause by Sal Giarratani I am making plans right of the annual NEAA Christmas now to drop by your house Parade through the streets of for Christmas with my bag of the North End. Do You Ever Read the toys. I’ve been pretty busy this Then, a few hours later, it was “Shoe” Comic Strip in the Paper? season, especially the last sev- off to East Boston where I rode I love this comic strip. It has been around for many eral weeks as Christmas Day in a Santa Convoy all over Eastie years and for good reason. The latest one showed two approaches. Recently, I got a for the official lighting of the reporters listening to a political speech. The politi- little banged up in Quincy. You Christmas Tree in the Heights. cian says, “I’m pushing hard to get that wall built to might have read about or saw it So continue being good and keep undesirables out!” Then one of the two reporters on TV, but not to worry, just a don’t forget the milk and cook- tells the other, “How about building a wall around few broken bones. No big deal. on a cool Black Hawk helicopter ies. My reindeer-powered sleigh Washington to keep undesirables in?” A short stop at the ER. (which was much better than is good to go. Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Last Senate Race Makes Recently, I did a twofer, first that old parachute over in Christmas from me, Mrs. Claus in the North End where I arrived and the reindeers, too!! Senate 52-48 Republican Quincy!). I was once again part The long 2016 Election Season has come to a close and Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy filled an open U.S. Senate seat, giving the GOP a 52-48 edge Join the Old North Church for Christmas in the upper chamber. He defeated a long shot Democrat challenger named Christmas Eve Family Nativity Service Festival Christmas Eucharist Foster Campbell in a December 10th run-off. and Holy Eucharist with Choir, Candles, and Carols D.A.’s Plan 2nd Shot Saturday, December 24, 4:00 pm Saturday, December 24 at Trying Two Cops An interactive family service. Children Choir prelude 10:30 pm; service 11:00 pm. Facing an uphill battle to find jurors willing to are invited to help set up our Crèche with Christmas Morning Eucharist convict police officers, prosecutors in two states say the traditional figures while we listen to Sunday, December 25, 11:00 am they will retry two white police officers in the fatal the Christmas Scriptures and sing familiar Christmas Lessons & shootings of two black men. Both in Cincinnati, OH, carols. The service concludes with Holy Carols for the New Year and North Charlton, SC, trial jurors were deadlocked Eucharist. Sunday, January 1, 11:00 am in hung juries. As I stated before, it is always difficult for jurors to find police officers guilty of murder charges when THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE police stops go badly. When it comes to cops, the 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQUARE, EAST BOSTON decision isn’t based on what a reasonable person might do in the same circumstance, but what would This office is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM a reasonable police officer do in the same circum- stances. Obviously, Jurors are always likely to give and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, law enforcement the benefit of the doubt, which most for the convenience of our would never give a civilian shooter. East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors (Continued on Page 10) Call 617-227-8929 for more information PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 23, 2016

Res Publica by David Trumbull

What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie? Democrats’ favorite Christmas movie is “Miracle on 34th Street.” THE FIRST TRIUMVIRATE Republicans’ favorite Christmas movie is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” I first heard that aphorism alone must drive some liberals Caesar became a consul (chief should disband his army by a Pompey fled to Egypt, where at a holiday party nearly two nuts when the film is broadcast magistrate) in 59 A.D. and certain date, or be considered a he was soon murdered by un- decades ago. It’s been around over the public airwaves. shortly thereafter entered into a public enemy. With the strength known assassins. Caesar ar- longer than that and I haven’t But the game can be played coalition with Pompey (an army and speed characteristic of all rived in Egypt in time to settle been able to determine who first the other way. Wonderful Life general) and with Crassus (a his earlier military campaigns, a disturbance known as the said it and when. presents negative stereotypes of wealthy real estate dealer). This Caesar assembled his legions, Alexandrine War and then place On its face, the saying makes bankers, so much so that when coalition became known as the which were still in Cisalpine Cleopatra on the throne. sense. After all, what better it was released some Hollywood First Triumvirate and its ties Gaul, crossed the river Rubicon, Later, he proceeded to Pontus movies for adults who still observers (but not, as is errone- were further strengthened by the and within three months was (a city on the Black Sea), which at believe in Santa Claus than ously asserted on some liberal marriage of Caesar’s daughter master of all of Italy. that time was called Cappadocia Miracle on 34th Street? Be- websites, the Federal Bureau Julia to Pompey. The jealous Caesar then set out for Spain, and ruled by forces opposed to sides (watch out for plot spoiler), of Investigation) charged that Pompey soon attempted to check where he soon dispersed the Rome. He defeated Pharnaces and the picture’s crisis is resolved it was a vehicle for Communist the increasing power of Julius forces of Pompey and then later this is when he sent his famous­ dis- when a huge federal govern- propaganda. The charge is easy through much political ­intrigue. defeated Pompey’s superior patch to Rome, “Veni, vidi, vici,” — ment agency ­— the Post Office to ridicule today but, in the He succeeded in obtaining a de- army in Greece with his excel- I came, I saw, I conquered. Caesar — comes to the rescue. And 1940s, Communist infiltration cree from the Senate that Caesar lent generalship and courage. then returned to Rome, where with a divorced mother rearing of the motion picture industry his supremacy was no longer a child alone, Miracle features a was a real and serious threat to disputed. non-traditional family, surely a American values. Now look at During the ensuing months, plus in the eyes of liberals. the favorable treatment — not he exercised the full scope of It’s a Wonderful Life, on to mention free advertising — his civil administration. All of the other hand, celebrates the that Miracle gives to two large his projects were character- infinite worth of an individual department stores! Main Street ized by the highest order of human being, a worth that Republicans surely must find statesmanship. Meanwhile far exceeds even the biggest that refreshing compared to the Crassus, the third member of financial fortune. In Wonderful negative views of business that the Triumvirate, became very Life, the hero’s crisis is resolved Hollywood gives us today. wealthy through his associa- (another plot spoiler) by the The lesson? It’s just a movie! tion with Caesar and trained a from the spontaneous voluntary action Enjoy them both, or whichever group of slaves as fire fighters. of family, friends, and local ones you choose to watch this Fire of suspicious origin would community; emphatically not holiday season. Santa’s list does Family of often occur in very desirable by the government. The film not include your political affilia- pieces of property. Crassus usu- also shows people in fervent tion, but he does have a lump of ally appeared on the scene very prayer, not to some generic coal for those who would strip quickly to offer sympathy to the State Senator higher power, but to the God of our public life of all sense of grieving landlord and also to of- the Bible as worshipped by the Wonder at the Love of God and fer a pittance for the purchase Sal DiDomenico Protestant and Catholic believ- thankfulness for all Miracles big (Continued on Page 12) ers shown in the picture. That and small.

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Lyceum, the Massachusetts efforts in the Italian-American of this our adopted country the United States of America: Interment was in Fairmont Italian Teachers Association, community of greater Boston, To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey Cemetery in Weymouth. and the Order Sons of Italy in Buttafuoco also volunteered them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of Born in Italy, Buttafuoco America (OSIA) Lodge Peter E. at South Shore Hospital in civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater came to the United States Donadio #2649 in Milton, MA. Weymouth, Massachusetts. and better than we found it. on November 13, 1958, as an exchange student. After marrying Eileen Driscoll in Buon Natale 1962, he resumed school at Northeastern University. The Pirandello Lyceum Graduating in 1968, Buttafuoco began teaching Latin and Italian ANTHONY V. BOVA, D.D.S. Wishing all the joys of Christmas at Christopher Columbus Office Hours By Appointment to the Post-Gazette. High School where he taught Thank you for your wonderful support until 1970, at which time he 79A Prince Street, Boston, MA 02113 entered the Boston Public of the Italian community Schools and taught until 1987. Telephone (617) 523-4446 Frank Ciano, Esq., President In 1990, he began teaching Fax: (617) 523-3275 Dr. Dominic Amara, First Vice-President American government and Maria Capogreco, Second Vice-President and Treasurer U.S. history at Quincy College, Dr. Dean Saluti, Second Vice President/Communications and later Italian, which he was Dorothy Maio, Corresponding Secretary instrumental in having included Maria Luisa Saraceni, Recording Secretary in the college curriculum. After Lino Rullo, Scholarship Fund Executive retiring, Buttafuoco became a Vincent Fazzolari, Scholarship Chairman freelance writer, writing “The Rosario Cascio, Chairman of the Board Bilingual Corner” and “News www.pirandello.com Briefs from Italy” columns for the Post-Gazette for many years. BestBuon Wishes Natale from Buttafuoco is also the author of two books, Sicily: Myth & Reality and Soccer: The Universal Game, as well as several essays published by the Pirandello Lyceum. He was a frequent lecturer on Italian restaurant • wine bar • lounge Est. 1995 cultural topics, and received 143 Richmond St., Boston, MA 02109 many honors, including Phone (617) 227-0311 Fax: (617) 227-3381 Cavaliere (Knight) of the Order of St. George in Carinthia, and www.monicasboston.com Academician of the Pontificia Accademia Tiberina in Rome, Italy. Buttafuoco was a certified interpreter/translator through Berlitz International Services in Washington. 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Emanuel “Gus” Serra PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 23, 2016 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Christmas: A Holiday of Love, Tradition and Family by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING The magical season known with shrimp and scallops. How- OUTLOUD as midwinter is upon us! The ever, my favorite component by Sal Giarratani shortest day of the year, also of Christmas cooking involves known as the winter solstice, the plethora of desserts that fill descended upon the world this my family’s kitchens. A great Wolves and Jackals Among Us past Wednesday, the 21st of number of traditional Italian The other morning, while after day, generation after December. On the days sur- desserts have become inextri- eating my healthy bowl of generation. rounding the solstice, I can cably linked with Christmas, oatmeal at O.B.’s Diner in The world we live in is too often sense the darkness enveloping and remain an indispensable Quincy, I started laughing full of wolves and jackals out to me like a thick velvet cloak, part of my holiday celebrations. out loud when I heard the TV do harm wherever possible. veiling the world in a perpetual My father would always bring news talk about a murder in For many, it is a pathological state of dusk. However, I do not a cylindrical cardboard box of Dorchester the previous night. routine or lifestyle. mind the darkness, as I view it panettone home right before A bunch of us go there for However, what many seem as a necessary and intriguing Christmas. Panettone, whose breakfast in the early hours to miss is that the wolves and spoke on the wheel of the year. name means “great bread,” is of the morning. We talk about jackals are greatly outnum- These are the nights when stars a sweet bread studded with the weather. We talk about the bered by the good people, good appear sharp and bright against dried fruit and candied peel. I Patriots. We talk about a lot of families, the young and the old. the inky black sky, their light am not a huge fan of the taste nothing, too. It’s a guy thing. This is where we live. It isn’t sending diamond-like spangles of panettone, but I appreciate However, when the news halfway around the world. Over flitting across the frost below. its time-honored symbolism in reporter started talking about there somewhere. It is right The darkness also imbues the preciate Christmas when I am the Italian Christmas festivi- that Dorchester crime scene, here, but too many close their winter solstice with a profound encircled by the glow of family ties. I hold the nostalgic struf- I joked, “Hold the presses, eyes and act helpless, which significance: now that the date and tradition. foli, a dessert my grandmother there’s a murder in Dorchester.” means they become helpless. has passed, we know that Many of my family’s much- has been making since I was After all, there’s always Too many people start calling the sun will remain for longer loved holiday customs revolve little, in high esteem. Struf- another murder or shooting cops a bunch of (deleted)holes ­periods in the sky, bringing around food. Food forms an foli are deep-fried spheres of in Dorchester, right? Like and then demand the police its much-awaited warmth and ancient and essential part of dough soaked in honey, then clockwork. Most of them go do something that is truly its sweet, luminous blaze. For the Italian Christmas Eve feast arranged into the shape of a unsolved, too, because nobody and laughably sad. Gunshot this reason, Christmas — with known as la Vigilia di Natale, tree or wreath and sprinkled knows anything and nobody Spotters are placed in crime- its focus on candles and crack- which my family celebrates with colorful nonpareils. Struf- saw anything. Everybody is ridden neighborhoods; isn’t that ling yule logs and electric light every year. La Vigilia di Natale, foli are a fun, whimsical way to afraid. Hard way to live life. a sad sign of the neighborhood’s displays — occurs during the or “Christmas vigil,” is tradi- celebrate the childlike wonder of Not that long ago, a group of livability? darkest time of the year. Reli- tionally a meatless meal in Italy, the holiday season. I also make community activists, mostly As a retired police officer, I giously, Christmas represents a vestige from the era in which a lemon tart every year to cap female, held a press conference believe in community policing, the light arriving to the world Christmas Eve was considered off our la Vigilia meal and honor to talk about neighborhood but it is not a one-way street in the form of Jesus’s Nativity, a fast day in preparation for the citrus fruits seasonal during murders as an emergency from the police station; it is while metaphorically the radi- Jesus’s birth on the following the winter. Collectively, these health situation. Of course it’s a two-way street between the ant decorations of Christmas day. Therefore, many Italian desserts stand in the exquisite a public health issue, especially community and the police who signify the return of the sun families trim their tables with tapestry of love and family that for the victim shot dead or serve it. after the solstice. Due to the seafood dishes for la Vigilia. I characterize my Christmas seriously injured. However, Well, many in the suburbs complex symbolism compris- am always excited to plan fish memories. there’s nothing to call it an talk about crime “over there” in ing this holiday and its tradi- recipes with my mother for la Indeed, I believe that family emergency when it sadly seems tions, I revel in Christmas Vigilia; in the past, we served forms the crux of Christmas joy. to happen all the time, day (Continued on Page 14) customs which emphasize the sole bursting with a buttery The true meaning of Christmas literal and figurative lights of my shrimp stuffing and a delectable derives from the sensation of life. Whether enjoying age-old smoked salmon quiche. This comfort and peace that en- recipes or exchanging gifts year, my mother will prepare a velopes a person when sur- with loved ones, I most ap- creamy seafood lasagna laden rounded by loved ones. I cannot imagine Christmas without my America in History Landing of Columbus Designs created & implemented by Constantino Brumidi (1805-1880) family. Our Christmas tradi- The Michelangelo of the United States Capitol Merry Christmas & Happy New Year tions, from the la Vigilia meal to opening presents at midnight, OCTOBER ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH COMMITTEE If you’ve never dined in an Italian home, strengthen our familial bonds. Nicola DeSantis, Consul General of Italy, Honorary Chairman you’ve never dined at When my family plays a silly board game on Christmas Eve, Cav. James DiStefano, President Dr. Frank Mazzaglia, Chairman of the Board (Continued on Page 13) Salvatore Bramante, Vice President Fiscal Affairs La Summa’s Richard Vita, Esq., Vice President Homemade Italian Specialties Marisa DiPietro, Recording Secretary Dr. Stephen F. Maio, Director of Education, Past President Merry Christmas Cav. Kevin Caira, Immediate Past President 30 Fleet Street Prop: Barbara Summa Comm. 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Recipes from the Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It Tis the season State Representative Adrian of applause for Bobby Casa- Homeland to be jolly! East Madaro, Boston City Coun- letto, Vice Principal of Central by Vita Orlando Sinopoli Boston looks like cilor, Sal LaMattina, and State Catholic, whose leadership of Las Vegas this Senator Joe Boncore joined the Choir has made them truly COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED time of year with all the Christ- the festivities. The highlights outstanding. It was State Rep- mas decorations and lights. of the evening were the Central resentative Adrian Madaro’s SFINGI “sfeen-gee” Fried Dough Treats There is one business worth Catholic Choir who gave an out- first year running Eastie Elves mentioning that stands out. standing musical performance, Fundraiser. Elected officials 3 yeast packets (1/4 oz. each) 2 tablespoons sugar It’s the tiny hidden treasure in and the Chamber of Commerce joined the party, talking to 2-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon salt Day Square. Elite Donut, who Holiday Parade. Refreshments constituents … Other Christ- (105 to 115°F) A sprinkle of cinnamon despite knowing displaying were served along with holiday mas events coming up: Seniors 2/3 cup vegetable oil (optional) sidewalk decorations is risky cheer. Everyone appeared to Coordinator, Cassy Martarano 3-1/2 cups flour business, has a good size, fully be socializing and having a is holding her annual Senior In a ten-inch bowl, mix yeast with lukewarm water. Stir to dis- decorated, lit Christmas tree good time! … The Eastie Elves Christmas Bingo Party at the th solve yeast. Add oil. Gradually add flour, cinnamon (optional), and adorning their front walk. Add- annual fundraiser held last Barnes School December 20 . ing to the glitz, Elite’s Christ- week was another gala event. Besides refreshments, everyone salt, blending all ingredients to form a SOFT dough. Cover and let mas window includes an ani- It was founded by former State gets a gift card. Sounds like rise to double its size. mated Mr. and Mrs. Santa and Senator Anthony Petruccelli, seniors will be having a good Punch down and let rise again. Repeat two more times. an old-fashioned moving merry- who was presented the “Junior time! … Mayor of Revere, Brian FRYING: Heat oil in small deep fryer or saucepan until hot. With go-round. If you look up, a large Lombardi Memorial Award” Arrigo, may be finally honoring teaspoon, drop portions of mixture into hot oil. They will fall to lit Snowman and Santa appear during the evening. Impressing a promise of a new playground bottom and rise slowly. Remove with slotted spoon when golden on the roof. Elite has managed the crowd again and adding made by former Mayor Dan brown all over. Place in large bowl. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. to bring the spirit of Christmas to the wonder of Christmas Rizzo. Arrigo has said he will to life! Orient Heights held its was the Central Catholic Choir come up with funds to build a Serve hot or cooled. annual Christmas Tree Lighting whose music and singing was new playground for the Lincoln NOTE: Though this delightful treat was also served in many homes last Sunday, sponsored by Joe a true delight. A huge round School children … Till next time! for Easter, I remember especially waiting to see Mama mix her dough Ruggiero of Ruggiero Funeral at Christmas time. Zio Nino and Zia Marianna’s (Papa’s uncle and Home. Mayor Marty Walsh, aunt) top-floor apartment became a gathering place for relatives and friends on many holidays. What I remember most was seeing Zia Marianna, Mama and other women help to fry the Sfingi. The Happy Holidays odor of frying dough was evident in the apartment and throughout from the corridors of 39 Charter Street. My cousins and I served the hot, fried, sugared dough to guests arriving for supper. It became a special time after supper. The youngsters who had not fallen asleep after supper were welcomed to the round kitchen table again. We joined our parents in the games of Lotto (Bingo) with the other guests. A display of fruit, nuts, Cannalicchi, Cassattedi, Sfingi, or Strufoli remained available for all to enjoy until we departed for home. Toni Marie Gilardi Happy Holidays Broker Associate

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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani GOLDEN PAIRS CELEBRATE up, took the box and placed Not to brag, but I was my DOLLY PARTON’S an extra inning of baseball to LONG MARRIAGES it in the kitchen garbage can. usual Travolta-like self on CHRISTMAS OF crown a 103-win season with a Recently, 75 couples from Stop! No Mas! Get Back! the dance floor, too. Back in MANY COLORS (DVD) World Series title. The Collector’s across the city gathered I went back to the TV with a the day, they actually called Warner Bros. Home Ent. Edition is an 8-disc set that together at the Fairmount bowl of grapes and pretended me the “Disco Kid,” honestly Christmas is coming, and preserves every inning, every Copley Plaza and were honored they tasted better than those they did. Dolly Parton and the devoted play, and every heart-stopping by Mayor Marty Walsh at little crackers. LADDER 19’s SUPER-SIZED clan are determined to scrape moment from all 7 games of the the Mayor’s 50th Wedding HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHRISTMAS WREATH together enough money to buy Fall Classic, as well as a bonus Anniversary Celebration. All RALPHIE There are Christmas wreaths their beloved Mama (Jennifer disc of the pennant-clinching the couples have been married Happy Birthday greetings go and then there are Christmas Nettles), the wedding ring she’s NLCS Game 6 at Wrigley Field. at least 50 years. I read the out to Ralph Capobianco, who wreaths. The wreath at Ladder long waited for. But a fierce From “spiritual” team leader story in the Boston Globe just turned one-hundred years 19 on the iron fence of the blizzard threatens to demolish David Ross’ dramatic home run with a big photo of Judy old. Nurses and staff from the firehouse at K and E Streets in their dream. While the family in the final game of his career, and Tommy Domenico. The East Boston Neighborhood South Boston is enormous. 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Factory + are still the most dangerous Under the new management of back up on the Hill for Harry King of France. Charles paid his Major League Baseball animals of all. Gennaro who also brings you Reid’s Retirement Party, where cousin money every year to pro- The 2016 Fall Classic was the CHRISTMAS ALL OVER Caffé Vittoria and Florentine Cafe she joined the liberal chorus tect England from its enemies. end of a long road (108 years). AGAIN (DVD) over the danger of fake news. Of course, she was really Generations of families and Lionsgate Home Ent. Hillary Clinton, remember that bashing Donald Trump over his friends celebrated cherished It’s Christmas Eve, and teen video guy in California respon- perceived conflicts of interests memories newly washed by a Eddie (Sean Ryan Fox) hopes a sible for Benghazi back on as he heads to the White House. championship. Under Manager sweet new pair of Breezy 3000 Small Ads September 11, 2012? Perhaps, Trump’s daughter just landed a Joe Maddon, the Cubs played sneakers will catch the eye of you remember when something deal with Japan and the impli- better baseball than the Giants neighbor girl Cindy (Amber similar happened to NBC’s cation is clear The Donald had and Dodgers, to set up a Montana). But the next morning, Get Big Brian Williams when he was something sinister to do with historically dramatic World Series the tree is empty — and every new under fire in Iraq or Afghani- the making of that deal. against the Cleveland Indians. Of day brings another Christmas Results stan while flying with members Difficult to tell when reality course, it would come down to a without presents. To escape of SEAL Team Six? Doesn’t ends and fantasy begins. Game 7 full of surprise, anxiety, from this loop, Eddie turns to matter whether it was Iraq or Endquote For more information and excitement. The Cubs would a mysterious shoe store owner Afghanistan, because it was all “Management is doing things overcome a tenacious Indians (Joey Lawrence), who helps him call fake news. right; leadership is doing the comeback, using a mythical rain understand that true joy doesn’t 617-227-8929 Liberals are having a field day right things.” delay, inspirational speech, and come with a tied up in a bow. with fake news even though they — Peter Druker POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 23, 2016 PAGE 11

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There will be no ing vocalists surrounded by rock and awakes, the tree has magically grown comedian Vic DiBitetto churns energy, set out to write the world’s very first opening acts on the Holdin’ My Own roll stage lighting, poignant videos of to over 40 feet high, and a mysterious honesty and humanity into nonstop musical. Directed by Casey Nicholaw, Tour. Instead, Church will headline American culture, and over 100 costume prince who bears a striking resemblance laughter. His pace is frenetic. He’s been Something Rotten! features a score by two full sets each night. “It’s just us,” changes. From ABBA to Aretha, Cyndi to the doll greets Clara. He embarks with called a cross between Rodney Danger- Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpat- Church said of his upcoming tour. to Chicago, Madonna to Marvin Gaye, her on an adventure, fighting life-sized field and Ralph Kramden. The bottom rick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick I’m going to do an intermission in the Decades Rewind delivers an unforget- mice, meeting beautiful fairies and out- line is, DiBitetto leaves his audiences and John O’Farrell. middle so people can get beer, which table soundtrack and pays tribute to landish fairytale characters. Their jour- breathless with laughter. He is referred CABARET — January 31-February is not really done in country shows. I the biggest and best hits of the ’60s, ney to the Kingdom of Sweets includes to by most other comics as a “killer,” 12, 2017. First appearing on The Great think it’s a neat way for fans to interact, ’70s, and ’80s. the famous dance sequences: Chocolate, which means you just can’t follow Vic White Way in 1966, Cabaret is based and it gives us a breather, and it gives Coffee, Tea, Trepak, Mirlitons, The Waltz onstage. And that has been uttered by on writer Christopher Isherwood’s time them a breather. You can talk about of the Flowers and, of course, the regal many very famous stand-ups over the in the bohemian clubs of Berlin in the what’s been played and how the show Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (and her years. An Internet sensation with tens of early 1930s. With decadence and sexual is so far.” In addition, Church said the SPECIAL Cavilier). As they are waved off by the millions of YouTube views and his now exploration being the first orders of split show with two sets gives him the magical party, Clara settles back with famous Bread and Milk, Justin Bieber, business, Caberet tells the story of one opportunity to have two different opening EVENTS her Prince and falls back to sleep. But is and Kanye West viral rants. Sally Bowles, a daring femme fatale in songs, two closing songs and two sepa- this just a dream — or will she remember training, and her new roommate, the shy rate themes and looks if he so chooses. this adventure in the morning? 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St. Nicholas is believed to THURGOOD have died on December 6, 343, and was buried in his by George Stevens episcopal city of Myra. By the th time of Justinian, there was January 7 -February 5, 2017 a basilica built in his honor in the Black Box Theater at Constantinople, today the modern city of Istanbul. When at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, Myra and its great shrine 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. passed into the hands of the The historical Saint Nicholas Saracens, Saint Nicholas’ relics was born at Patara, Lycia, in were transported to Bari, Italy, Asia Minor (now Turkey} into arriving safely on May 9, 1087, a wealthy Christian family. His where a new church was built who comes down the chimney parents died in an epidemic to shelter them. and drives a sleigh pulled by while Nicholas was still young, Over the years, stories of flying reindeer to leave presents and he was raised by his uncle his miracles and work for the for deserving children. who was Bishop of Patara. At poor spread to other parts of Finally, it was the cartoonist the age of 19, Nicholas was the world. St. Nicholas is the Thomas Nast who added to the ordained into the priesthood, patron saint of sailors and St. Nicholas legend with an becoming Bishop of Myra while ships, offering safe voyage and 1881 drawing of Santa wearing still a young man. protection from storms as well a red suit with white fur trim-- This young Bishop became as patron of those wrongly Saint Nicholas had become the known for his many acts of condemned. He became known Santa Claus we know today. generosity and for helping as the protector of children Saint Nicholas is the patron “There is no mistaking the spans Marshall’s impressive others in times of financial and is associated with gift- saint of sailors, merchants, powerful and lasting legacy that career as a lawyer, arguing such difficulties. These acts of giving. He is an important figure archers, repentant thieves, Justice Thurgood Marshall had landmark cases as Brown v. kindness and love are what in Holland, with the Dutch children, brewers, pawnbrokers on the judicial system in the Board of Education. Presented have contributed to the loving continuing to celebrate the and students. The Feast Day of United States,” says Artistic during the final month of the image of Father Christmas we Feast of Saint Nicholas after the Saint Nicholas is celebrated on Director Jim Petosa. “Arguing Obama administration, Thur- all have come to know and Reformation. It was a common December 6th. landmark cases such as Brown good is a tribute to Marshall’s expect each Christmas Eve. practice for children to put out Wishing a Merry Christmas to v. Board of Education deservedly enduring legacy. Johnny Lee In the West, Nicholas is most their shoes the night before his all our readers! brought him the national atten- Davenport (Thurgood Mar- widely known as the patron feast Day, December 6th. In the tion that eventually propelled shall) returns to New Repertory saint of children. Many of his morning, they would discover him to the nation’s highest Theatre after performing in The • Stirpe Nostra court. His story is one of de- Whipping Man and A House with stories tell of children rescued the gifts that St. Nicholas had (Continued from Page 2) from calamity and returned to left there for them. termination and perseverance, No Walls. Other area credits the care of their families. One Dutch immigrants to America of the burning property. If the so we’re pleased to present include The Unbleached Ameri- story tells of a citizen of Patara brought with them the tradition offer was refused, then the fire this play as we begin our new can (Stoneham Theatre); It’s A who had lost all his money. He of St. Nicholas, known to them fighters usually milled around, Prophetic Portraits Series this Wonderful Life: A Radio Play had to support three daughters as Sint Nikolaas, or by the name hampering all firefighting efforts. winter.” (Wheelock Family Theatre); Wa- who could not find husbands they affectionately gave to him, If the offer was accepted, then “Thurgood Marshall is the ter by the Spoonful and Broke- because of their poverty. He Sinterklaas. He then became the fire was quickly extinguished Civil Rights Movement’s unsung ology/Elliot Norton Award, planned to abandon them to the known in America as Santa and the property repaired. Older hero,” says actor Johnny Lee Best Actor (The Lyric Stage street where they would fend for Claus. Instead of giving gifts structures standing on valuable Davenport. “His nomination Company); Driving Miss Daisy themselves. Their plight came to on December 6th, he became a land were usually permitted to the Supreme Court literally and Master Harold…and the the attention of Nicholas, who part of the Christmas holiday. to completely burn down, and changed America. Looking to Boys (Gloucester Stage Com- under cover of darkness threw a In the 1820 poem, “A Visit Crassus would then bring in a the future sometimes means pany); and Invisible Man/Helen bag of gold into an open window from St. Nicholas” by Clement team of trained builders who revisiting the past. By doing Hayes Award, Best Ensemble of the man’s house, supplying a Clarke Moore, Saint Nicholas is had a good income producing this play, I hope to remind, (Studio Theatre Washington, dowry for the eldest girl and she described as a jolly, heavy man, structures on those sites in maybe even forewarn people D.C. and The Huntington The- record time. He was then hand- that the politics of our country atre Company). Mr. Davenport somely rewarded for his sympa- and the laws governing our na- has played more than 50 roles MerryChristmas andHappy NewYear thy and capital outlay. tion, based on the Constitution in 24 of Shakespeare’s plays It was said that his fame of the United States, apply to, including Richard III (Common- spread faster than his flame. and protect all Americans. Not wealth Shakespeare Company); Crassus was captured while just the rich, not just the privi- Pericles (Actors’ Shakespeare leading an army against the leged, and certainly not just the Project); and Richard II (Shake- Parthians, and because he had interests of certain individuals. speare & Company). Film cred- such a great love for wealth, Thurgood gives us hope and the its include Ted, The Fugitive, they put him to death by pour- assurance that one man can U.S. Marshals, and Ascendants. ing molten gold down his throat. make a difference!” He was named Best Actor in This was known as getting your Featuring Johnny Lee Dav- Boston Magazine (2011). teeth filled the hard way. enport (The Whipping Man) as For more information go Next issue: Justice Thurgood Marshall, the to www.newrep.org, or call Entrare Julius Caesar first African-American to sit on the New Rep Box Office at the Supreme Court, Thurgood 617-923-8487. 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• L’Anno Bello (Continued from Page 4) our merriment and laughter than just blood relations, and creates a barrier of delight the Christmas spirit of generos- against the darkness and chill ity and goodwill is too joyous to air outside, filling the room with be contained in small numbers. the warmth of our love. Opening This Christmas, I will con- gifts — which my family does tinue to honor the traditions at midnight, according to old that have become an intrinsic Italian lore — while huddled part of my family. Whether In a couple of days, it will were some war souvenirs sent Uncle Nick at an Easter Sunday under the multicolored glow these traditions comprise en- be Christmas. I have always by Uncle Gino, who was still in dinner when we could all be of the Christmas tree lights joying struffoli or opening gifts looked forward to the Christmas the Pacific. I looked and saw together. It seems that, back in provides me with yet another at midnight, they link me to holidays because it seems like many of the things I had asked the day, Dad and my uncles, all manner in which to relish time the world of my ancestors and I have led a charmed life (I re- Santa for, but no Lionel train being musicians, worked day with my loved ones. I adore the their enduring values and spiri- ally have). There was one point transformer that could operate and night during Christmas looks of happiness and delight tuality. However, I also plan on when I questioned whether the four trains simultaneously. season. That year, Uncle Nick that fill my family members’ paying attention to the true existence of Santa was just I didn’t say anything, but picked up the train transformer and friends’ faces when they significance of all these beloved a story for us kids. I listened anyone could tell by the ex- at Jordan Marsh. He was able open a present selected or customs. For I have found that to the comments of the non- pression on my face that I was to fit the pickup into his sched- crafted with thoughtfulness lurking behind Christmas tradi- believers from first grade on, disappointed. Dad asked what ule, and Dad couldn’t. The only and care. That moment of love tions, no matter their culture and understanding is the real of origin, is the universal need but silently knew that Santa the matter was, and I told him problem was that his schedule significance of gift-giving, not for love. Love for family, love existed and loved the story of what didn’t show up and added didn’t allow him the time to get materialistic gain. No matter for the wisdom of our forbear- the night before Christmas, that maybe Santa couldn’t af- to our house to drop off the gift. what traditions typify your ers, the love which inspires us the birth of Jesus, and the tie- ford the transformer, or maybe The closest he could get to our Christmas, it remains impor- to improve our local and global in with a Christmas tree and there really wasn’t a Santa house was the apartment of tant to approach them with communities, the love of Jesus presents placed at the base of Claus, and that maybe he was Nanna and Babbononno. Dad joy, selflessness, and a true and the Holy Family, the love it by the white-haired man in just a kid’s fairy tale. Just then, couldn’t pick it up from there appreciation for the people in for the sun which grows ever the red suit. I was a happy kid the phone rang. My mother an- due to his schedule with Christ- your life. Midwinter celebrations bigger in the sky — all of these from an extended Italian family, swered and began speaking in mas parties and Babbononno like Christmas developed as a myriad facets of love imbue the first-born male in my gen- Italian. I immediately knew that couldn’t bring it to our place response to the frigid and dark Christmas with its indelible eration, and spoiled, spoiled, either Nanna or Babbononno without me seeing him, so it days of the winter solstice. At a complexity. So on Christmas, spoiled. was on the other end. When stayed with him and Nanna. time when nature seems bar- as you partake in your own Mom had taken me to Jordan she finished, she handed me the The Christmas morning ren and gelid, lively festivities special traditions, take heed of Marsh to visit Santa. We went phone, saying that Babbononno phone call and the letter writ- serve to honor the abundance of the love which surrounds you, as a group of family and friends was on the other end and he ten to Babbononno from Santa past harvests and reinforce the and which you can provide to with Mom’s closest cousin, wanted to speak to me. sounded logical to a young kid convivial strength of community others. You will find that this Louise Pepe, and her three He sounded excited and in- and I never questioned the situ- and family, offering hope that love can warm even the frostiest kids, Mom’s friend Grace Man- stead of Italian, he spoke to ation, as the outcome made me life will cycle on as surely as night, and that it will carry you fredonia and her three, and my me in broken, no, fractured more than happy. The one thing the sun will once again shine in through the wonders of the New mother and me. When it was my English, “Jenny, Sanda Clauza, I marveled at was that Santa the sky. An old Italian aphorism Year and beyond. turn to speak to Santa, I asked heeza maika da mistake. Heeza could write in Italian. states that no one should be Merry Christmas! Buon Natale! for several things, the most bring you presenta a my houza. When I was a bit older, Dad left alone on Christmas, which important being a new control Itza bigga mashina foh lectrica took me to an annual Christmas is why we should strive to do Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is unit for my electric trains. trainza. You comma pickum morning concert he played the good deeds on behalf of those a Graduate Student in History Lionel manufactured a trans- uppa, si?” I yelled, “Si, Bab- U.S.S. Vulcan, an aircraft repair who are lonely or separated at the University of Massachu- former that could run four bononno, immediatamente … ship was assigned to the Boston from their families during the setts Boston. She appreciates trains at the same time, at subito.” I dressed and ran out Navy Yard. The band Dad was holidays, including the sick, the any comments and suggestions different speeds and on sepa- the door without eating but with played a Christmas party poor, and those in the military. about Italian holidays and folk- rate tracks. That was the one didn’t care. Within minutes, I for the crew and their families After all, a family includes more lore at [email protected]. I wanted, and all of my other was ringing the bell that had a if the ship was in port, and I requests were secondary. name under it that read “CON- accompanied him each year Finally Christmas Eve was TINI” in capital letters. Nanna he was involved. For several upon us and the entire family was waiting with hot cocoa years in a row, they were home Happy Holidays sat at the same dinner table and breakfast and Babbononno for Christmas. Dad later told awaiting the traditional seven brought a large box from un- me that he considered it an fish courses. After dinner, my der their tree. 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• Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE urban communities, but crime communities is a right that Commonwealth of Massachusetts is not confined to any one area. doesn’t kill you. The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court It can happen in Weymouth or All communities need an Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Braintree and Chelsea or Revere active group of people who fight Cambridge, MA 02141 Middlesex Division Middlesex Division and Wayland or Wellesley. to keep their neighborhoods (617) 768-5800 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 Crime is like a cancer. Some safe not only for themselves, Docket No. MI16D3729DR (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 places are hit harder, but all are but for the community’s future DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Docket No. MI16P6039EA Docket No. MI16P6118EA PUBLICATION AND MAILING endangered by the wolves and residents, too. See something, Estate of Estate of jackals among us. say something. Get up every day ANDREA S. McGREGOR REESE LAWRENCE P. DRISCOLL KAREN REBECCA HAAS Crime should be attacked one and protect you neighborhood’s vs. VINCENT R. REESE Date of Death October 3, 2016 Date of Death June 25, 2009 community at a time and one future. You don’t just reside To the Defendant: INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE street at a time. It is a cancer somewhere, you also LIVE The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE that can destroy the lives of somewhere, and FOR that requesting that the Court grant a divorce for To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. captioned estate, by Petition of ­Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of ­Petitioner so many. Not only is housing place, too. The Complaint is on file at the Court. Kimberly French of Saugus, MA. Anthony Haas of White City, OR. a right in my book, it is also We can’t let the wolves and An Automatic Restraining Order has been Kimberly French of Saugus, MA has been Anthony­ Haas of White City, OR has been important that housing in all jackals win! They win, we lose. entered in this matter preventing you from informally ­appointed as the Personal Repre- informally ­appointed as the Personal Repre- ­taking any action which would negatively ­impact sentative of the estate to serve without surety sentative of the estate to serve without surety the current financial status of either party. SEE on the bond. on the bond. Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE You are hereby summoned and required ­informal procedure by the Personal Represen- ­informal procedure by the Personal Represen- to serve upon Andrea S. McGregor Reese, tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts 8 Woodrow Wilson Ct. #51, Cambridge, bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. The Trial Court The Trial Court MA 02139 your ­answer, if any, on or be- Inventory and accounts are not ­required to be Inventory and accounts are not ­required to be Middlesex Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court fore January 24, 2017. If you fail to do so, filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are 208 Cambridge Street 24 New Chardon Street the court will proceed to the hearing and entitled to notice regarding the ­administration entitled to notice regarding the ­administration Cambridge, MA 02141 Boston, MA 02114 adjudication of this action. You are also from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can (617) 768-5800 (617) 788-8300 required to file a copy of your ­answer, if any, in petition the Court in any ­matter relating to the petition the Court in any ­matter relating to the Docket No. MI06P5636GI1 Docket No. SU16P2769EA the office of the ­Register of this Court. estate, ­including ­distribution of assets and estate, ­including ­distribution of assets and ­expenses of administration.­ Interested parties CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF Estate of Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., ­expenses of administration.­ Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute PETITION TO EXPAND TRACY PANIAGUA First Justice of this Court. Date: December 13, 2016 ­formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- ­formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- THE POWERS OF A Date of Death August 21, 2016 minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal GUARDIAN Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate CITATION ON PETITION FOR Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- In the Interests of Run date: 12/23/16 FORMAL ADJUDICATION cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, CLARA FAES can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. OF MARLBOROUGH, MA To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Run date: 12/23/16 Run date: 12/23/16 RESPONDENT Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Incapacitated Person/Protected Person Representative has been filed by Evelyn To the named Respondent and all other Paniagua of Boston, MA requesting that the ­interested persons, a petition has been filed by Court enter a formal Decree­ and Order and for LEGAL NOTICE Cesar L. Faes of North Attleboro, MA, Hilda such other relief as requested in the ­Petition. C. Murtha of Bolton, MA, Edward A. Faes of The Petitioner requests that Evelyn Commonwealth of Massachusetts Port St. Lucie, FL in the above captioned matter ­Paniagua of Boston, MA be appointed as The Trial Court requesting that the court Expand the powers of Personal Representative(s) of said estate Middlesex Probate and Family Court a Guardian of the Respondent. to serve on the bond in an unsupervised­ 208 Cambridge Street The petition asks the court to make a deter- administration. Cambridge, MA 02141 mination that the Guardian and/or Conservator IMPORTANT NOTICE 617-768-5800 should be expanded, modified, or limited since You have the right to obtain a copy of IN MOTION the time of the appointment. The original petition the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Docket No. MI88P1031T is on file with the court. Court. You have a right to object to this CITATION ON PETITION TO You have the right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney MODIFY BOND proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your must file a written appearance and objec- G.L. c. 190B, §3-604 attorney must file a written ­appearance at this tion at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date In the matter of return day of January 19, 2017. GRACE H. SPAULDING vs. of January 3, 2017. This day is NOT a hearing This is NOT a hearing date, but a Boston Bruins Anaheim Ducks date, but a deadline date by which you have to To all interested persons: deadline by which you must file a written A Petition has been filed by Gilbert M. Thursday, December 15, 2016 file the written appearance if you ­object to the ­appearance and objection if you object to petition. If you fail to file the written­appearance Roddy, Jr. of Concord, MA and Peter B. this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely Loring of Prides Crossing, MA requesting that Boston Bruins 3 — Calgary Flames 4 by the return date, action may be taken in this written appearance and objection followed matter without further notice to you. In addition the Court enter a Decree and Order modifying by an affidavit of objections within thirty the bond of the Trustees and for any other relief to filing the written appearance, you or your (30) days of the return day, action may be attorney must file a written affidavit ­stating the as requested in the Petition. taken without further notice to you. You have the right to obtain a copy of specific facts and grounds of your objection UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION within 30 days after the return date. the Petition from the Petitioner or at the UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Court. You have a right to object to this IMPORTANT NOTICE PROBATE CODE (MUPC) proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney The outcome of this proceeding may limit A Personal Representative appointed must file a written appearance and objec- or completely take away the above-named under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- tion at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on person’s right to make decisions about istration is not required to file an inventory January 10, 2017. ­personal affairs or financial affairs or both. or annual accounts with the Court. Persons This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline The above-named person has the right to ask interested in the estate are entitled­ to notice­ by which you must file a written appearance for a lawyer. Anyone may make this ­request regarding the administration­ directly from and objection if you object to this proceed- on behalf of the above-named ­person. If the the Personal Representative and may peti- ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, tion the Court in any ­matter relating to the ance and objection followed by an Affidavit one may be appointed at State expense. estate, including­ the­ distribution of assets of Objections within thirty (30) days of the and ­expenses of ­administration. Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., return date, action may be taken without First Justice of this Court. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, further notice to you. Date: December 19, 2016 First Justice of this Court. The estate is being administered by Date: December 13, 2016 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate the Trustees under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision Run date: 12/23/16 Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate In net for Boston Bruins, #35 Anton Khudobin. by the Court. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court by Sal Giarratani Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Middlesex Division Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 Rockies’ Bettis guy for newly acquired closer the NY Yankees have agreed East Cambridge, MA 02141 Wade Davis. on a one-year, $13-million (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Diagnosed with Cancer Colorado Rockies right- contract. He will be turning 37 Docket No. MI16P6019EA Docket No. MI16P5929EA Oakland Signs Up Joyce hander Chad Bettis, 27, hopes The Oakland Athletics have a in January and will be used as Estate of Estate of ROBERT CLAYTON AVERA MARGO HUBBARD to be back on the mound for new right-fielder after coming a DH. The Yankees seem to be Date of Death March 27, 2005 Date of Death June 23, 2011 spring training after being to terms with Matt Joyce on in a rebuilding mode. Acquiring INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE diagnosed with testicular an $11-million, two-year deal. good veterans for the short term PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE cancer. He had surgery on This will be Joyce’s fifth team in and getting closer and closer to To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above th captioned estate, by Petition of ­Petitioner November 29 . Doctors say a 10-year career. The 32-year- fielding a rather young team, captioned estate, by Petition of ­Petitioner they are confident the cancer old has played 140 games in with all its great prospects right Betty M. Bassett of Thornton, TX. Nicole Reddick of Brooklyn, NY. Betty M. Bassett of Thornton, TX has been Nicole­ Reddick of Brooklyn, NY has been was isolated and hasn’t spread. three of his last four seasons, now down on the farm. informally ­appointed as the Personal Repre- informally ­appointed as the Personal Repre- sentative of the estate to serve without surety The vast majority of these batting .242 with 13 homers Getting back to Holliday, sentative of the estate to serve without surety cancers happen in men 20 and 42 RBIs last season for the last season, he hit .246 with on the bond. on the bond. The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under to 40 years of age, and the Pirates. A regular pinch-hitter, 20 homers and 62 RBIs. Looks ­informal procedure by the Personal Represen- ­informal procedure by the Personal Represen- survival rate is 99 percent when he started 30 games in right good for the DH position. The tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. contained and caught early. field. Red Sox were actually thinking Inventory and accounts are not ­required to be Inventory and accounts are not ­required to be Last year, Bettis was 14-8 with Yankees Re-Sign Chapman about him for DH duties for a filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are a 4.79 ERA. Closer Aroldis Chapman and short time. entitled to notice regarding the ­administration entitled to notice regarding the ­administration from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can Koji Going to Chicago Cubs? the NY Yankees have reached One-Year Deal for Moreland petition the Court in any ­matter relating to the petition the Court in any ­matter relating to the It seems so right now. Koji an $86-million, five-year deal. The Red Sox just picked up estate, ­including ­distribution of assets and estate, ­including ­distribution of assets and Uehara, who recorded the final Chapman was picked up by the Mitch Moreland, who won the ­expenses of administration.­ Interested parties ­expenses of administration.­ Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute out of the 2013 World Series, Yankees from Cincinnati last Golden Glove Award at first. ­formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- ­formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- appears to be moving on to off-season, then was traded to He hit 22 homers and is a minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal greener pastures according to the Cubs in late July and helped top-notch defensive guy. He’s Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, a report from Nikan Sports of the Cubs win their first World reportedly getting $5 million can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Japan. Uehara, who turns 42 Series since 1908. or around those parts. He is Run date: 12/23/16 Run date: 12/23/16 in April, has a 2.19 ERA and Holliday to Yankees a seven-year veteran and 31 79 saves in four seasons with Outfielder Matt Holliday and years old. In 14 career games at Season’s Greetings Boston. If indeed he goes to the Fenway, he has a .341 average Cubs, he will become the set-up with four home runs. A lifetime LEGAL NOTICE .254 hitter. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Yankees Minor League LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court Player Killed Middlesex Probate and Family Court Alexander Figueredo, 20, a 208 Cambridge Street Commonwealth of Massachusetts lefty pitcher in the Yankees’ The Trial Court Cambridge, MA 02141 Suffolk Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 farm system, was shot and 24 New Chardon Street Docket No. MI16D4307DR killed November 27th in Ven- Boston, MA 02114 DIVORCE SUMMONS BY ezuela. He was shot at a party (617) 788-8300 PUBLICATION AND MAILING and died of multiple gunshot Docket No. SU478783 ALBA E. ALARCON wounds. He missed the 2016 In the Matter of aka DAVENPORT BROWN ALBA E. ORELLANA season due to an injury, but the Date of Death March 17, 1973 vs. Yankees have said he was on CITATION ON PETITION FOR JORGE M. ALARCON the suspended/restricted list. ALLOWANCE OF ACCOUNT To the Defendant: He wasn’t considered a prospect To all interested persons: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for and it was likely the Yankees A petition has been filed byBank of America Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. weren’t going to bring him back of Providence, RI requesting allowance of 500 Canterbury Street Boston, MA 02131 the 6th(23rd) through 11th(28th) account(s) The Complaint is on file at the Court. in 2017 because of the details of p: 617.524.1036 p: 800.947.5008 f: 617.522.4646 as Trustee and any other relief as requested An Automatic Restraining Order has been his suspension, which weren’t in the Petition. entered in this matter preventing you from [email protected] www.stmichaelcemetery.com taking any action which would negatively impact You have the right to obtain a copy of the publicly revealed. the current financial status of either party. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. SEE Back in 2015, Figueredo was You have a right to object to this proceeding. Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required 18 years old and went 5-0 with To do so, you or your attorney must file a to serve upon aka Season’s Greetings written appearance and objection at this Alba E. Orellana Alba E. a 1.89 ERA in 12 games (11 Court before 10:00 a.m on January 12, 2017. Alarcon, 325 Lynn Street, Malden, MA 02148 starts) for the Yankees’ team in your ­answer, if any, on or before This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline January 13, . If you fail to do so, the court will proceed the Dominican summer league. by which you must file a written appearance 2017 Boston Harborside Home to the hearing and adjudication of this action. and objection if you object to this proceed- You are also ­required to file a copy of your ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- ­answer, if any, in the office of the Register of ance and objection followed by an Affidavit Small Ads Joseph A. Langone this Court. of Objections within thiry (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., ­ 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 further notice to you. First Justice of this Court. Get Big Results Date: December 2, 2016 617-536-4110 Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, For more information, Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate First Justice of this Court. call 617-227-8929. www.bostonharborsidehome.com Date: November 29, 2016 Run date: 12/23/16 Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite Run date: 12/23/16 LEGAL NOTICE Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Courtney A. Fitzgibbons The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting consulting services for MPA LEGAL NOTICE CONTRACT NO. A289-S6, FY 17-19 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS INSPECTION / TESTING. The Authority is seeking qualified multidiscipline consulting firm or team, with proven experience Commonwealth of Massachusetts to provide professional services including laboratory and in-field construction materials testing and The Trial Court inspection on an on-call, as needed basis. The Consultant must be able to work closely with the Probate and Family Court Authority and other interested parties in order to provide such services in a timely and effective A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International Middlesex Division manner. 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 208 Cambridge Street The consultant shall demonstrate experience in several disciplines including but not limited to: Warm East Cambridge, MA 02141 and Hot mix Bituminous pavement, Portland cement concrete; Soil classification and compaction (617) 768-5800 testing; Structural steel bolting and welding; and Coatings. Such inspections shall be performed in Docket No. MI16P5952EA accordance with ASTM, FAA, AASHTO, AWS, NACE, ACI, PCI, NETTCP and/or other appropriate specifications and standards. Estate of BUCKLEY D. MURDOCK The Authority expects to select three (3) consultants. However, the Authority reserves the right to select a different number if it is deemed in its best interest to do so. Each consultant shall be issued a NORTH END Date of Death October 2, 2005 contract in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000). The services shall INFORMAL PROBATE be authorized on a work order basis. PUBLICATION NOTICE A Supplemental Information Package will be available, on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 on the To all persons interested in the above Capital Bid Opportunities webpage of Massport http://www.massport.com/doing-business/_ PRINTING captioned estate, by Petition of ­Petitioner layouts/CapitalPrograms/default.aspx as an attachment to the original Legal Notice, and on 5PRINCE STREET •NORTH END•BOSTON, MA 02113 Barbara J. Murdock of Washington, PA. COMMBUYS (www.commbuys.com) in the listings for this project. If you have problems finding Barbara­ J. Murdock of Washington, PA it, please contact Susan Brace at Capital Programs [email protected] The Supplemental Ownedand operatedbyPamelaDonnaruma,Publisher, Post-Gazette has been informally ­appointed as the Personal Information Package will provide detailed information about Scope of Work, Selection Criteria and Representative of the estate to serve without Submission Requirements. surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s QualityPrinting ­informal procedure by the Personal Repre- standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it forall your Probate Code without supervision by the Court. has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. Inventory and accounts are not ­required to be This submission, including the litigation and legal proceedings history in a separate sealed Commercial andPersonalNeeds filed with the Court, but interested parties are envelope as required shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, PE, CCM, Director of Capital entitled to notice regarding the ­administration Programs and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, from the Personal Representative and can January 19, 2017 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, Stationery •Business Cards •Menus •Flyers petition the Court in any ­matter relating to the Suite 209S, Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submission which is not ProgramBooks•Wedding andParty Invitations estate, ­including ­distribution of assets and received in a timely manner shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information Announcements•Business Formsand Documents ­expenses of administration.­ Interested parties provided to the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the are entitled to petition the Court to institute Proposer and the Authority will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confidential, although ­formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- the Authority will use reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not —COMPETITIVEPRICES— minating or restricting the powers of Personal employees or consultants retained by the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. Representatives appointed under informal pro- MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, THOMAS P. GLYNN 617-227-8929 can be obtained from the Petitioner. CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 12/23/16 Run date: 12/23/16 PAGE 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 23, 2016

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It can be somewhat of a long certain players, or the team as a Of course, the opponent’s walk or a short one, depending whole, as well as what the team coach and players are often upon the popular pedestrian’s must do better in the future. speaking at the same time. How Merry Christmas frame of mind. It could be seen The coaches have to be careful to cover this? Make an agree- as a duty or a delight, a respon- about what they say concerning ment with someone to share the sibility or a mission one is very a referee’s questionable call. quotes or have a second person happy to be engaged in doing. They often dance around it with representing an outlet cover the to All The mood depends on the a generality. Taking a specific visitor’s coach and locker room. outcome of a game, a referee’s official to task could bring a fine One can also opt to wait for the call, the performance of certain from the league. quote sheets (see below). players, or the viewing of a video Questions about injuries The locker room interview replay. also often bring generalities in phase typically takes quite a bit Whatever, it occurs follow- hockey — such as upper body longer than the coaches’ press ing every home game of the injury or lower body injury. In conferences. Half an hour is Bruins and Celtics at the TD basketball, they may well be not unusual. The Bruins distri- Garden. answered with more specificity. bute the game’s final statistics “It” is the walk that Bruins These press conferences don’t sheet and postgame notes page Head Coach Claude Julien and last long. An average one might at this time. The Celtics final Celtics Head Coach Brad Ste- be 8 to10 minutes. If it goes over stats package has a similar vens must take as they stroll 15, that’s unusual. The press distribution. through the corridor to enter officer will usually wind things After that, the writers return the room where they will face down by announcing, “We’ll to the media room to finish their members of the media in their take two more questions.” After stories. We say “finish,” because respective postgame media those are asked, the press con- many already have a version press conferences. ference is over and the coaches of their night’s work partially The walks are of different head back to their offices, not completed. All that’s needed is lengths. Julien has the shorter to be seen again until the next to add in some of the quotes of the two, coming from his day normally. from the coach and players. game night office located about However, if one stays long If a media member didn’t get halfway down the hall. Stevens enough, you might see coach quotes from the visitors, they must walk nearly the length of Julien leave the building. I did can wait for the quote sheets the entire corridor. Both are — and only on one occasion. also provided to the media, but accompanied by a member of It was during the 2015-2016 there’s a bit of lag time — 20 to their franchise’s media rela- season and I had stayed quite 25 minutes on a given night. tions staff. late. But when I did leave to Most play-by-play broadcast- Once in the room, they ascend catch a train, there was coach ers leave shortly after the con- a couple of steps up a platform Julien on the same stairwell clusion of the game. Postgame where they take a central seat. some 2½ hours after the end shows follow from studio sites. A logoed backdrop is in place of the game. When I inquired In addition, video personnel behind them. The press officer in a good-natured way about from the various Boston out- announces, “Questions,” and his leaving late, an assistant lets record the postgame press soon thereafter the queries quickly responded, “This is conference and send it back to begin. early for him.” their respective studios. They On any given night, virtually After the Bruins or Celtics also record the locker room any media member in the audi- coach concludes the press con- interviews with players. ence could lead off by asking ference, the respective locker All of this gets done for every Wishing Everyone Joy and Peace. Julien the first question. How- rooms are open to the media. game. From the pre-game media ever, by longstanding tradition, One key difference is that the meal, through the game and Bobby Franklin Paul Doyle of the Worcester Celtics may have only two or postgame activities (press con- Telegram is given the honor three key players come out to ference and player interviews), Buon Natale of asking the first question at address the media, while there things can easily take six hours the Celtics postgame press might be five or six with the or so. conferences. Bruins. The Bs always make If a typical game ends around It is such an established their goalie available — win or 10:00 pm, it’s not unusual to tradition, that some Celtics lose. have a few writers still on the A Classic Cigar Parlor coaches over the years have In addition, given the fact scene as the clock approaches been known to ask “where’s that they have more players, midnight. West coast writers Paul?” if they don’t spot him the Bruins locker room is quite might stay even later. 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