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Newsweek Said What? You know, I didn’t even know that Newsweek Magazine was around anymore. Who still reads it? They stopped doing a print version on newsstands and the only way to read it is online. Which I don’t! Recently, its December 24th issue headlined how Trump and the Nazis have stolen Christmas from the rest of us. WHAT? I guess saying “Merry Christmas” is now a sign that one is a white supremacist. The Alt-Left Liberal Crowd needs to get a life. Meanwhile, Over at Vanity Fair Seems recently the quite liberal Vanity Fair did a piece mocking Hillary Clinton and liberals went bonkers over it. Apparently some liberals are quite intolerant and pretty illiberal when it comes to any kind of criticism of poor Hillary, their winner of the 2016 presidential election. Stop Using Chicago as Face of Urban America President Trump loves using the City of Chicago to blame liberals for running American cities with their useless policies. Chicago, or at least a good chunk of it, is horribly crime-ridden and deserves the title Murder Capitol U.S.A. However, over the past year, the Chicago Police Department has been working diligently to lower crime. The previous two years were quite terrible when it came to the murder rate. Things have turned around a bit. Overall, crime was down in ’17 from 2015-2016. Murders have dropped by 14 percent. Fourteen percent may not seem much, but for Chicago that has been a big achievement and the efforts of the Chicago Police have to be commended as a step in the right direction.

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Linda Petrosian May 26, 1960 - January 2, 2018

HADRIAN’S VILLA AT TIVOLI

Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli

History is still uncertain Mauritania, Spain, Germany, tains, and lush gardens that about Hadrian’s formal educa- and Britain. A few years later, were originally designed by tion and training. Some reports he put down an insurrection in some of the best-known fi gures credit him with being an archi- Palestine and then visited Syria of the Golden Age of Greece. It tect and others claim that he on his return trip to Rome. Dur- was the usual place of exercise Linda Petrosian 57, of Waltham, Massachusett s passed away was an extremely talented ing his visits to these countries, for the Athenian youths who peacefully on January 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. amateur. Ancient writers say he was deeply impressed by aspired to a military career. Beloved wife of Sebuh Petrosian. Loving daughter of Yolanda he was accomplished in arith- many of their national monu- The original Lyceum was espe- and Daniel Cellucci. Devoted mother of sons Dimitri and Alec, metic, geometry, painting, and ments and had exact miniature cially famous because it was sister of Sondra Damirjian. She also leaves behind nieces, Milan art. He was also a student of reproductions constructed at frequented by philosophers Damirjian and Shakeh Dadigian. Greek art, architecture, and his villa in Tivoli. There was like Aristotle and his followers. Linda was an accomplished model in the Boston area and was civilization and was responsible the Academia, a public garden Hadrian’s villa at Tivoli also a big contributor to many charity fashion events. Her sense of for sending many young men to or grove originally located in a contained a reproduction of the humor was contagious, she had a laugh and a smile that could Athens to study. suburb of Athens. This original celebrated temple of Serapis Hadrian was one of the most facility was named after Acade- that was located in Canopus, light up the world. Linda touched the lives of everyone she knew, cultured and gifted fi gures in mus, a hero from Attica. The an important city on the coast let us remember Linda as the carefree and loving person she was all of ancient Roman history, entire area (in Athens) was of Lower Egypt, about twelve and celebrate the life of a great woman as we honor her memory. but was not without his vanity surrounded by a wall and the miles from Alexandria. Serapis Visiti ng hours will be held Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 2:30- and temper. As a young man, he interior space was adorned was a mythical deity of the lower 5:30 PM, followed by a funeral mass at 5:30 PM, at St. Stephens was snubbed by the celebrated with buildings and statues of world who was considered to be Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown, Massachusett s. Visitati on Greek architect, Apollodorus of illustrious men. It was within a god of healing. During ancient hours will extend aft er the service at the Church. Damascus. Later, as emperor, this enclosure that Plato started times, his worship spread from In lieu of fl owers, memorial donati ons may be made on our he was again severely criticized a school for those who were Egypt to Greece and then into fundraising page; “Our Girl Linda” htt ps://www.justgiving.com/ by the same architect on the sympathetic to his brand of Rome. Canopus was also noted fundraising/ourgirllinda design of a temple. This was philosophy. These students for its commerce and luxury, a bit too much for Hadrian were called “Academics” and the but infamous because of its May She Rest In Peace and it became the last cri- term in turn became the origin debauchery. This was also the tique ever made by the tactless of the “Academy” as we know point of origin of that world- Apollodorus. it today. famous dye known as henna, Hadrian ruled as emperor The Lyceum was also repre- used by women on their hair from 117 to 138 A.D. Shortly sented in miniature at Tivoli. and fi ngertips. after being proclaimed emperor, This was originally a sacred NORTH END AGAINST DRUGS he made a grand tour of the enclosure at Athens dedicated NEXT WEEK Roman Empire. He visited to Apollo. The area contained Hadrian’s Tomb, PRESENTS: Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, copies of fi ne buildings, foun- Castel Sant’ Angelo

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The Friends encourage you to ESTATE JEWELRY *Drop off a check in N.E.A.D. mailbox @ Nazzaro Center or There is now more shelf drop off your extra books when Bought & Sold space to show more books and you buy a book. You can very call JR @ (617) 750-9749 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. you can browse shelves of books easily buy a book, read it, and No one under 18 admitt ed at your leisure. In addition, a return it to the library to save Jim (617) 263-7766 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 5, 2018 PAGE 3 POST-GAZETTE Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Salvatore A. Balsamo 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Salvatore A. Balsamo, of Leadership Hall of Fame; 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 Marco Island, FL, formerly and the Italian American e-mail: [email protected] of Canton, Dover and Executives Wall of Fame in Dorchester, passed away Illinois. Among his many Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com December 28th surrounded awards are: Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly by his loving family. • the 1996 Entrepreneur of Beloved husband of the Year Award for Category Published weekly by Yvonne (Mollomo). Loving Services and The Pirandello Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, son of Antonino and Rosalia Lyceum’s “I Migliori” Award; Boston, MA 02113 USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Balsamo. Father of Anthony • Honorary Degrees POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the J. Balsamo and his wife from Curry College and POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Mary of Naples, FL; Linda the Southern New England M. Wirta and her husband School of Law; James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Bill of Canton; and Vicki • Industry Leadership 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 C. Balsamo and her wife Award from the National Mindy Thompson of Newton. Grandfather of Technical Services Association; Vol. 122 - No. 1 Friday, January 5, 2018 Anthony V. Balsamo and his wife Meghan, • Staffing Legend Award from the OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions Vinnie M. Balsamo and his wife Maureen, Massachusetts Association of Staffing of this our adopted country the United States of America: Nicole L. Nielsen and her husband John, Services; To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey Paul S. and Nina J. Wirta, and Jake A. • Cardinal Cushing Service Award; them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of Thompson. Great-grandfather of Torey, • the Beacon Award from The Newton- civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater Kyla, Isabella, Sienna, Presley and Harlow Needham Chamber of Commerce; and better than we found it. Balsamo and Cecilia Nielsen. Brother of • the Cor Vitae “Heart of Life” Award from Rosalie Monahan and her husband Joseph the American Heart Association; of Canton; the late Catherine Campagna and • the Legionnaire Award (presented to her husband Robert; Rosario Balsamo; and Sal and his wife, Yvonne, from the Boston’s Maria Dearborn and her husband Raymond. Renaissance Lodge (Order of the Sons of Italy Robert S. Mirabito Brother-in-law of Joseph Mollomo and his in America); partner Mary Kream of Walpole, Deborah • the Distinguished Humanitarian Service Robert S. Mirabito of Mollomo of Quincy, and Bertha Balsamo Award from the Massachusetts Association Hingham passed away of Lakeville. Godfather of Randy Monahan of Italian American Police Offi cers; peacefully in Boca Raton, FL, and Jeanne Massaro. Also survived by many • the Humanitarian of the Year Award from on December 28, 2017, with cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces the Massachusetts Chapter of The National his family by his side. and nephews. Italian American Sports Hall of Fame; and He is survived by his loving Born and raised in Dorchester, he attended • the 2003 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Boston Technical High School and was a Award sponsored by the National Ethnic wife Mary (Driscoll) and his Veteran of the United States Army. He was Coalition of Organizations Foundation, Inc. two daughters, Camille Hyde proud of his Italian heritage and learned The City of Newton built the Salvatore and her husband Paul of many lessons from his immigrant parents. A. Balsamo Millennium Park at Newton Marion, and Laura Mirabito They included the importance of family, the City Hall in honor of his generosity and of Mattapoisett. He is the value of hard work, and the responsibility of contributions to the City of Newton. The 4th grandfather of Robert and helping others in need. Mr. Balsamo taught level of The National Italian American Sports Emily Hyde, Carly and Serena those values to his children and created a Hall of Fame Museum in Chicago was named O’Connell, and brother to unique family culture in his company. He The Salvatore A. Balsamo Rooftop Terrace. Anthony Mirabito of Melbourne, FL. He was predeceased by his was a distinguished business leader and also Mr. Balsamo was also the Founder and son Frank L. Mirabito and his sister Rose Campito. Surviving him an outstanding humanitarian. Trustee of the Balsamo Memorial Charitable are nephews Francis Mirabito and Anthony Mirabito, nieces Lisa Sal Balsamo was principal owner, Foundation, a non-profi t organization that Fox and Diane Roux, and his daughter-in-law Paula Mirabito. Also founder, and Chairman of the Board of existed for the sole purpose of conducting survived by a host of relati ves and friends. TAC Worldwide Companies (TAC). TAC was fundraising events on behalf of worthwhile Mr. Mirabito was born in Boston on August 17, 1936, the son the largest privately held company of its charities that served the needs of children kind in the United States, specializing in and the elderly. He was very active within of Frank D. and Josephine (Zanco) Mirabito. He had a long career providing qualifi ed temporary and contract the community and had a long history in insurance and spent most of his professional life as the CEO of professionals to companies in the United of supporting service and philanthropic Mirabito Insurance of Boston. He was recognized by his peers for States and 23 countries in North America, organizations, including the American his outstanding insurance background. His insurance brokerage Europe and Southeast Asia. Heart Association, Catholic Charities of provided access to insurance markets for large corporati ons, He held leadership positions with various Greater Boston (Director), Catholic Charities municipalities, and marine coverage. He was a graduate of professional organizations: President of the Sunset Point Children’s Camp, Boston Pops, Boston University, with postgraduate studies at Harvard, National Association of Temporary Staffi ng Easter Seals, Inner City Scholarship Fund, Northeastern, and Dartmouth Universiti es. Mirabito was most Services, President of the National Technical Preparing Youth for Industry Program, the recently appointed by Governor Charles Baker to serve on the Services Association (NTSA), President of Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools Massachusett s Department of Veterans Services. He has served the Massachusetts Association of Staffi ng Foundation, the Rodman Ride for Kids, as the Massachusett s Aeronauti cs Commissioner and was on the Services, Trustee and Board Member of the WEEI 590 Fund, the WGBH Channel 2 Massachusett s Board of Environmental Law Enforcement under Caritas Norwood Hospital, Trustee and Board Auction, and Habitat for Humanity. the State’s past fi ve Governors. His experience and knowledge Member of Curry College, Board Member and Visiting hours at St. John the Evangelist as a licensed “100 Ton Ocean Operator” with the United States regional Vice President of the New England Church, 700 Washington Street, Canton, on area of The National Italian American Tuesday, January 9th from 4:00-8:00 pm. Coast Guard made him immensely qualifi ed for the Boati ng and Foundation, and National Leadership Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Recreati onal Vehicle Safety Board. Mirabito was also a former Committee member of the National Italian Church, Canton, on the following Wednesday State Liquor License Commissioner, former sports writer with the American Sports Hall of Fame. morning at 10:30 am. Burial at Canton Post-Gazett e, and former “sports talk” radio show host. He was Mr. Balsamo received numerous awards Corner Cemetery. a Disabled American Veteran from the Vietnam era and a highly and honors that recognized his leadership Donations may be made in Sal’s memory decorated fi ghter pilot. In additi on, he was a life member of the and community involvement. He was to the Rodman Ride for Kids at www. Ancient and Honorable Arti llery Company of Massachusett s, a life inducted into the order of Saint Michael The rodmanforkids.org/donate or to the member of the Disabled American Veterans, a member of Veterans Archangel by the Massachusetts Association Canton Veterans Service Department, 801 of Foreign Wars, the Harvard Club, the Algonquin Club of Boston, of Italian American Police Offi cers; the ASA Washington St., Canton, MA 02021. and the Professional Insurance Agents of Massachusett s. He was an All-American quarterback and an avid boater and fi sherman May He Rest in Peace for most of his life. Relati ves and friends are respectf ully invited to att end the visiti ng hours on Friday, January 12th, from 3:00-8:00 pm in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, South Weymouth at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relati ves and friends will Daniel A. Puopolo gather in the funeral home at 9:30 am on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Jerome Church, Weymouth, at 10:30 am. Burial Daniel A. Puopolo of Saugus, predecased by his loving cat Louise. in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. formerly Boston, passed away on Member of construction workers January 2, 2018. Local 22, Malden. In lieu of fl owers, donati ons in Robert’s memory may be made Beloved husband of Josephine Relatives and friends are invited to to the American Heart Associati on, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA A. (Imbergamo) Puopolo. Father attend visiting hours in the Bisbee- 02241. of Rebecca Borero, Danielle Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln May He Rest in Internal Peace Christensen, Donato Puopolo, Avenue, Saugus, on Sunday, January and Christopher Iacozza and his 7th, from 2:00-6:00 pm. Funeral wife Heather. Brother of Annamay from the funeral home on Monday, th The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily Porvecchio, Andrew Puopolo, Robert January 8 , at 9:30 am, followed by the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- Puopolo, Stella Loverme, Ricky Puopolo, and a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via the late David and Christopher Puopolo. Also 14 Summer Street, Saugus at 10:30 am. e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- survived by ten grandchildren. Daniel was Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. addressed, stamped envelope. PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 5, 2018 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Viva, Viva La Befana! by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING OUT LOUD ism of feminine strength and her unique sense of magic. Many by Sal Giarratani scholars believe that the fi gure of La Befana originated from old Entering Year Two of Trump folk goddesses who oversaw the Well, most of us survived the write-in, or blanked the ballot. transition from winter to spring, fi rst year of President Donald The GOP needs to learn what which intensifi es her cultural Trump. He was too often his happened and how to avoid any signifi cance. own worst enemy. He loves repeats. Many voters in this As a matter of fact, the Epiph- using all kinds of GREAT adjec- country are center-right when it any as a whole functions as tives about himself. Patting comes to ideology and practical a threshold to the arrival of himself on his back seems to politics. U.S. Senator-elect Doug spring. The winter solstice has have become a form of daily Jones will not stand the test of already passed and the hours exercise. time. He is extremely liberal and of sunlight slowly lengthen. The Despite his personal fl aws, he will have a diffi cult time getting sapphire-blue skies and golden hasn’t been half bad. Yes, the re-elected because of his politi- sunsets of these midwinter eve- Anti-Trump media is out there cal viewpoint. Had the Republi- nings instill in me an excitement on their daily exercise of bash- cans and President Trump not over the turning of the yearly ing Trump on every little thing. turned that Senate fi ght into a cycle. Though we can of course They deserve each other. national fi ght, Jones might have expect more months of snow As I look at the recently passed lost, even with Moore. Had the and cold, the promise of spring tax reform measure signed into primary GOP voters selected now unfolds quietly before us. law by President Trump in time the appointed U.S. Senator The Epiphany ends the Christ- for Christmas, there are parts Luther Strange, Strange would mas season, as is evident in an of it that seem quite good for be Senator-elect right now. Italian dictum that proclaims: middle class homeowners. The As a Reagan Democrat going “La Epifania tutte le feste le porta Democrats criticize it by saying back to the Eighties, I wish the via” (“The Epiphany sweeps that the middle class tax cuts party of my birth had not turned all the feasts away.”) However, are temporary and will disap- into a narrow-minded liberal the Epiphany does introduce pear in 2028. Is that all they party whose values I mostly do another season, that of Carni- have? Ten years in Washington, not share. Some ask why I don’t val. Carnival, the precursor to DC, is eternity. Also, when time convert to Republicanism and Lent and Easter, extends from comes to phase out those cuts, I’ll tell you why. Republicans the Epiphany to Mardi Gras, or the pressure will be on to keep are just as bad as Democrats. If we were only to take a quick name derives from a corruption the Tuesday before Ash Wednes- them in place beyond that 2028 They both want to be winners glance around us, the Christ- of the word “Epifania,” is a fairy- day. As such, Carnival serves as dateline. but have little idea about doing mas season appears to have like witch who, like her male a spring festival, a herald to the The nation still survives and the right thing. There’s an old basically fi nished. Scraggly trees counterpart, drops presents in still far-off celebration of Easter. a lot of people are feeling pretty R&B hit from back in 1971 by stand forlornly next to dump- the stockings of good children All over the world, people bake good despite all the naysayers Rufus Thomas called “Do the sters and dusty ornaments once while leaving behind coal for King Cakes on Twelfth Night, or in the liberal media constantly Push and Pull.” Both parties again occupy shelf space in the the naughty. She is typically the eve of the Epiphany. King going after everything Trump. like playing games with each closet. Dwindling leftovers and depicted as an old woman in Cakes are bread made spe- The latest attack is that the other and the American people. stale cookie crumbs speak of the raggedy clothes mounted on a cifi cally for the Epiphany and Republicans fear losing both They are so into themselves, great holiday feasts the previ- broomstick. A well-known leg- Carnival season, with variations the House and Senate in the they can’t get much of anything ous week. However, according end explains La Befana’s con- differing worldwide. In France, mid-term elections. Ain’t gonna done. And when by rare chance to both religious and folkloric nection to the Biblical story of King Cakes contain a fl aky crust happen, no matter how much they do, they just gloat for all calendars, we are still in the the Epiphany. According to this and an almond frangipane fi ll- all those talking heads on CNN to hear. midst of the Christmas season! folktale, La Befana was sweep- ing. Spanish King Cakes are or MSNBC say it will. My wish for 2018 is for a new Christmas lasts for twelve days, ing her house when the Three adorned with candied fruit. I do hope the Republicans idea in Washington and Capitol th up until January 6 , which is Magi approached her, inviting Louisiana-style King Cakes are learned their lesson in Alabama. Hill called leadership. This crew the feast of the Epiphany. In her to accompany them on ring-shaped, with a cinnamon- You can’t put up terrible can- in the Nation’s Capital today is Italy, the Epiphany, or la Epifa- their way to fi nd Baby Jesus. La sugar swirl inside and a color- didates like Judge Roy Moore hapless. Let us hope they fi nd nia, is a signifi cant holiday with Befana initially declined, saying ful topping. I make this kind of and expect to win. Even in a their senses for 2018 and give traditions that equal those of she was too busy with her clean- King Cake every Twelfth Night, Red State like Alabama, many us a government that works for Christmas Eve. An ancient feast ing. However, she later changed decorating it with the traditional Republican voters saw what all of us. They need to keep the day, the Epiphany honors the her mind and hopped on her Carnival colors of green, purple, Moore represented and either petty stuff to themselves for a visit of the Three Magi to Baby broomstick, flying through and yellow. I follow the folk cus- voted for Doug Jones, did a change. Jesus. On the eve of this holi- the sky in an effort to fi nd the tom of hiding a chickpea inside day, Italian children excitedly Magi. Unfortunately, she was the cake — whoever fi nds it will head to sleep, knowing that in never able to locate them and receive good luck in the com- the morning they will fi nd their still soars through the air with ing year! With such a cheerful stockings full of presents from her broom to this day, deposit- dessert promising good times Rizzo Celebrates Victory La Befana, Italy’s premiere gift- ing presents for children as she ahead, the revelry of Carnival bringer. Along with the arrival continues to search for Baby can offi cially begin! of La Befana, the Epiphany also Jesus and the Magi. When I Though the Twelve Days of ushers in the Carnival season, was a little girl, I was frightened Christmas are nearing their a joyous time of mischief which of La Befana, whose stern and close, the celebrations do not paves the way for spring. With haggard countenance formed a have to end. The Epiphany its appealing imagery of magical sharp contrast to the jolly and provides us with ample ways witches and playful silliness, merry-faced Santa Claus. My to bring more festivity into our the Italian Epiphany bursts apprehension was amplifi ed by life. We honor the arrival of La with unique and fascinating the haunting traditional melody Befana, the magical witch who customs. my grandmother sang, which fi lls children’s stockings with Nowadays, Italian children intoned: “La Befana vien di presents under the cover night will receive presents on Christ- notte/Con le scarpe tutte rotte/ and symbolizes the ancient mas from Babbo Natale, or Santa Col vestito a la Romana/Viva, strength and power of women Claus. However, La Befana has viva La Befana!” (Translation: while also ushering the change still retained her status as “La Befana comes at night/With of the seasons. We can celebrate Italy’s most famous folk fi gure her shoes all broken/Dressed in Carnival, that long welcome and favorite gift-bringer. So, the Roman style/Long live La to spring that fills our days who exactly is this mysterious Befana!”) However, I now love La with color and laughter. As the character? La Befana, whose Befana for her powerful symbol- Christmas season yields to the bright new days of January, we should maintain our childlike wonder and our love for the magic and mysteries of Mother Earth inside us. So, let us get ready for La Befana, for she lights our way to a joyful season of hope and promise!

Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is a Graduate Student in History Shown above is Revere City Councilor Dan Rizzo with at the University of Massachu- his wife Jane after being sworn in New Year’s Day Eve setts Boston. She appreciates at City Hall. A party was held at the VFW in Revere for any comments and suggestions his campaign workers, family, and friends. Councilor about Italian holidays and folk- Rizzo received a stunning victory at the polls. lore at [email protected]. POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 5, 2018 PAGE 5

Freeway Dante A DiFronzo Dante A. DiFronzo, Says ... of Woburn, formerly of Medford and Boston’s Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating North End, passed away on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer read- on December 28th. ers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to Beloved husband of [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please Marilyn A. (Pascucci) keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. DiFronzo. Devoted father of Dante A. DiFronzo, Jr., Ten New Year’s Resolutions for My Pooch Friends and his wife Danielle of Revere; Danielle Purcell The New Year is a time to offers many health benefits; always wear a safety harness and her husband David of refl ect on the past and to look studies show that it reduces seat belt in the car. Woburn; Dean DiFronzo forward to improving your and the risk of some canine cancers, 5. START TRAINING AGAIN. of Billerica and his your dog’s life over the next 365 increases life span, maintains Work on any annoying behav- fiancee Ashley Gomes. days. Resolving to lose weight weight loss, and even improves iors your dog might have devel- Loving “Nonno” to Kaia and to become healthier for you arthritis. A daily 45-minute oped, such as begging from the Malena, Grayson Purcell, and your four-footed friend is walk is ideal, but start off with table, barking at other dogs on and Dante III and Avery always at the top of the list. The five minutes and build up the street, jumping on strang- DiFronzo. Dear brother New Year is also a good oppor- slowly. Don’t forget to take a ers, or destructive chewing. “It’s of Ella Volpe, Archangelo tunity to become more involved clean-up bag with you and pick never too late to train a dog to “Bochie” DiFronzo, and Camille Cavagnaro. Also survived in pet activities. Here are some up any messes your dog leaves do anything.” To locate obedi- by many dear nieces and nephews. Late U.S. Army top ten resolutions to add to your on the street. ence classes or trainers in your veteran. pooch New Year’s list: 3. SEE NEW SIGHTS. A trip area, ask your veterinarian or A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, 1. BANISH THE BULGE. to Grandma’s or any overnight friends for recommendations. January 3, 2018, at St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, If your pooch is overweight, with you to a dog-friendly hotel 6. GROOM REGULARLY. Medford. Services concluded with burial at Oak Grove resolve to begin a sensible eat- changes your dog’s routine and Resolve to groom your dog with Cemetery, Medford. ing program. A study by the eliminates boredom or inap- regular bathing, weekly nail In lieu of fl owers, contributions may be made in Dante’s Association of Pet Obesity Pre- propriate household behavior. clipping, and daily brushing. name to the St. Jude Research Hospital, vention shows that 45 percent Short walks to new neighbor- You can easily learn how to do 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN of dogs are over-weight, includ- hoods, a stroll around an out- it yourself or take your dog to 38105-1942 or to the Prostate Cancer ing 9 percent who are obese. door shopping center, hiking, a groomer. More than just a Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Cut down on the amount of food or a ride to the country all can beauty treatment, bathing and Monica, CA 90401. To leave a message you feed, especially the pack- work wonders. brushing reduces shedding and of condolence, please visit www. aged snacks. Most commercial 4. TAKE SAFE RIDES. Your maintains a healthy coat. dellorusso.net. treats contain too much fat, dog should always wear a dog 7. BRUSH UP ON DAILY sugar, and unnecessary calo- safety restraint while riding DENTAL CARE. Start brush- ries. If you must give your dog a in the car and should never ing your dog’s teeth once a goody, add some cut-up pieces sit on your lap or ride loose. day. This helps reduce dental of fruit or steamed veggies to the Unrestrained dogs can cause decay or oral infection. Use a food bowl. (But make sure to an accident and be thrown out dog toothbrush, it fi ts a dog’s Antonio “Tony” Costa stay away from grapes, raisins, of the automobile into traffi c. mouth more easily, and apply avocados and onions, as they With a small dog, use a doggy dog toothpaste, which doesn’t Former Owner of Mamma Maria Restaurant can be toxic to pets.) booster seat with a harness need rinsing. If your pet’s teeth Mr. Antonio “Tony” 2. FIT IN FITNESS. Give your secured with the car seat belt. Costa passed away on dog more exercise. Being active Medium and large dogs should (Continued on Page 10) Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the Royal Meadow View Center in Boston’s Italian and Asian American Organizations North Reading. He was 81. Costa was born in Celebrate Alliances Cardinale, Catanzaro, by Dr. Dean Saluti, Vice President Italian American Alliance Calabria, Italy, on March 7, 1936, son of the late Salvatore and Isabella (Mantello) Costa of Italy and brother of the late Caterina Russomano of Italy. He came to the United States after having lived for a time in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He had also resided in Malden, Woburn, Waltham, and New York. Costa wore many hats, including industrial construction worker, Canadian fl ags manufacturer, and owner of several businesses. His biggest passion was being an original co- owner/chef of the renowned Mamma Maria Restaurant in Boston’s North End. Costa was also an avid gardener. His yearly lush gardens would include as many as two hundred tomato plants and a large variety of vegetables and herbs. He also enjoyed the craft of making wine, cheese, Limoncello, and Calabrese bread. Costa is survived by his daughters Maria Martin, Joanne White, and Isabella Costa; his brother Frank Costa of NY; his sister Giuseppina Nistico of Italy; eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces/nephews and friends. Shown with members of the Asian-American community are Sons of Italy Massachusetts Grand Family and friends will honor and remember Tony’s life Lodge Offi cers: State Orator Marissa Sestito and her father, State President Tony Sestito, by gathering for calling hours at The Joyce Funeral Home, Past State President Jim DiStefano, Benefi t Insurance Treasurer Marjorie Cahn, Culture & 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham, on Saturday, January Historical Chairman Dr. Dean Saluti, Chairman of the Board of the Italian American Alliance 6th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am before leaving in procession Dr. Frank Mazzaglia, and James Martorano, representing Boston’s Saint Joseph Society. to Our Lady Comforter of The Affl icted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Recently, at a concert held at performance, blending sing- Many Sons of Italy Massachu- 11:00 am. Entombment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery Everett High School, Boston’s ing with the accompaniment setts Grand Lodge Offi cers in Mausoleum, 250 High Street, Waltham. Italian community and Chinese of the Tom LaMark Orchestra. attendance that evening joined In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made to The community celebrated the uni- Local performers joined him, with the Italian American Alli- Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, versal language of music. Many including Ray Cavicchio, who ance to recognize the evening’s MA 02452. of Boston’s Italian- and Asian- sang and played his accordion. connections to Boston’s Chinese American organizations cel- The Master of Ceremonies that community. The Asian Ameri- ebrated alliances and helped to evening was Angelo Picardi from cans made a colorful banner for sponsor an important “cultural Boston’s North End. the Italians that read “All roads Photo Submission Guidelines exchange” event. Many of us What made the evening lead to Rome” in Chinese char- also had an opportunity to rec- even more special was Ray acters. What the Saint Joseph Photos submitted for publication should have ognize several new Italian com- Cavicchio’s introduction of his Society accomplished that eve- a minimum resolution of 150 dpi (or ppi), munity alliances. The concert, “godchild,” the accomplished ning (with over five hundred 300 dpi for best results. Photos taken with produced by the Saint Joseph violin virtuoso from China, people in attendance) was to camera phones are typically only 72 dpi Society of Boston’s North End, Pei-Wen Liao. She had per- form the beginnings of a long- and will be too grainy to print. If taking included a free performance formed the night before at New term collaboration, “Alliance,” photos for a submission, please use a featuring world-renowned York’s Carnegie Hall. What an with Massachusetts Sons of Italy digital camera. If supplying existing photos, singer Michael Amante. He did evening of unforgettable music, (OSIA), the Italian American Alli- please submit a high-quality print a fantastic job bringing Italian thanks to the Saint Joseph ance (IAA), and Boston’s Asian- for scanning. favorites to life with a modern Society! American community. PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 5, 2018 Saint Robert Southwell by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari On the Aisle forty days on pain of death. Southwell, at his own request, THEATRE NOTES was sent to England as a Jesuit missionary in 1586 with Henry BY BOBBY FRANKLIN Garnet. He found shelter while on his missionary work by New Repertory Theatre and Greater Boston Stage Company Present going from one Catholic fam- ily to another. After six years UNVEILED of missionary work, Southwell January 10-28, 2018 was arrested. He was fi rst taken to the home Black Box Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts of Richard Topcliffe, adjoining 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown the Gatehouse Prison. Topcliffe, the Queen’s chief priest-hunter February 7-16, 2018 and torturer, subjected South- Greater Boston Stage Company, 395 Main Street, Stoneham well to torture, but he remained “I write plays because it’s silent in Topcliffe’s custody. The my way of inviting an audi- Robert Southwell, English queen then ordered Southwell ence into the homes of those Jesuit and poet, was born in moved to the Gatehouse, where who are often marginalized,” Norfolk, England, the youngest he was tortured by a team of says playwright and performer of eight children. His family was Privy Council torturers, who Rohina Malik. “The simple act part of the Norfolk gentry; he proved equally unsuccessful of telling a story can remind us was the son of Richard South- and left him hurt and starving. of our shared humanity. That’s well of Horsham St. Faith, Nor- After about a month, he was the power of theater. Art, in its folk, and Bridget, daughter of moved to solitary confi nement many forms, has the power to Sir Roger Copley of Roughway, in the Tower of London by order solve world problems. That’s Sussex. of the Council. At a brief trial why I believe we should do Southwell was sent to Paris before the Lord Chief Justice, everything we can to nurture as a student of the College de Southwell declared himself not and protect the arts.” Clermont and studied under the guilty of treason as his only “At this moment, the voices Muslim women living in a post- ing of these women’s journeys Jesuit Thomas Darbyshire. In purpose in returning to Eng- of people like Rohina Malik and 9/11 world. When we began to through today’s often tumultu- 1588, he set off on foot for Rome land had been to administer the the women of Unveiled need to think about a season in which ous society.” with the intention of joining the sacraments according to the rite be heard more than ever. And we examine the resilience of Racism. Hate crimes. Love. society of Jesus. A two-year novi- of the Catholic Church to those they need to be heard from the human spirit, Unveiled was Islam. Culture. Language. tiate at Tournai was required who desired them; however, the directly,” says Greater Boston a natural fit. Through humor, Life. Five Muslim women in a before joining the society. Ini- predictable guilty verdict was Stage Company’s Artistic Direc- wit, and pathos, Rohina has post-9/11 world serve tea and tially, he was denied entry to issued. The sentence of death tor Weylin Symes. “There is so crafted a resounding and mov- uncover what lies beneath the the training, but he appealed the was pronounced, and Southwell much discussion today about ing work that we are pleased veil in this critically acclaimed decision. His efforts succeeded was to be hanged, drawn, and the Muslim experience, both to be co-presenting with our one-woman show. and Robert was admitted to the quartered. On February 21, here in the US and around partners at Greater Boston For more information, visit probation house of Sant’ Andrea 1595, the sentence was carried the world, but it is all too rare Stage Company. It is our hope www.newrep.org or www.great- on October 17, 1578; in 1580, out. On the scaffold, he denied that we get to hear about this that audiences will come away erbostonstage.org or call the he joined the Society of Jesus. any evil intentions towards the experience first-hand. These from this production uplifted box offi ce at New Rep Theatre, Immediately after completing the Queen or her government. thoughtful, sincere, and human and with a deeper understand- 617-923-8487. novitiate, Southwell began stud- On October 25, 1970, Robert stories let us see these women ies in philosophy and theology Southwell was canonized by as people — real people. New at the Jesuit College in Rome. Pope Paul VI as one of the Forty Rep felt like a natural fit as a Upon completion of his studies Martyrs of England and Wales. co-presenter for this piece as in 1584, he was made prefect None of Southwell’s poetry was they so clearly share our desire Richard Settipane of studies in the English Col- published during his lifetime, to share important stories like lege at Rome and was ordained but there is little doubt that this with their audience. Any- Insurance Services priest. much of it was written while he thing that makes these stories It was in that year that an was imprisoned. The Feast of Public Insurance Adjuster more available to Boston-area act was passed forbidding any Saint Robert Southwell is cele- audiences is a good thing.” Since 1969 English-born subject of Queen brated with the Forty Martyrs of “In our current cultural and Elizabeth who was a priest England and Wales on May 4th. political climate, a play like FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS of the Catholic Church since Some of Southwell’s Poems are Rohina Malik’s Unveiled could AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS her accession to the throne to “Man’s Civil War,” “The Nativity not be more relevant,” says remain in England longer than of Christ,” and “Look Home.” COMMERCIAL New Rep Artistic Director Jim Petosa. “What she shares with Experience makes the difference us is truly unique, allowing us to explore the lives of five 209 BROADWAY, REVERE, MA 02151 Tel. 781.284.1100 Fax 781.284.2200 Free Parking Adjacent to Building Sondheim’s ROAD SHOW January 10-28, 2018 Opens at the Lyric Stage January 12th Newly On his con- Specializing in the art of celebration tinuing jour- RenovatedWedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, ney through Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. the works of Stephen Convenient location and valet parking makes Sondheim, Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. director We are dedicated to the highest level of service and Spiro Velou- professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. dos brings us Sondheim’s latest work, Road Show, the true boom-and-bust story of two of the most colorful and outrageous fortune-seekers in American history. 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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 DEMOCRATS see more bad news at election Although Christmas 2017 has passed, the following four titles STILL STUCK IN THE PAST time. Only bad news there, too. from CBS DVD + Paramount are still to be noted as fun, family I still think Hillary Clinton I see no winners in that crowd, viewing, even now. wants one more bite at the either. SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH – apple. Why else would she be TONY COSTANZO: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES (DVD) doing a nationwide book tour? A SANTARPIO LEGEND Follow Sabrina Spellman (Melissa Joan Hart) as she learns to She came to Austin while I I missed Tony Costanzo’s navigate the arcane arts. During the holidays, there’s even more was there and packed them retirement down at Santarpio’s magic in the air in this spellbinding collection, which also includes in to hear her speak and pur- Pizza. This famed waiter of the feature-length movie Sabrina Goes to Rome. chase her newest book. When I thirty-three years and server FRASIER – CHRISTMAS EPISODES (DVD) returned to Boston, there she of at least a million pizzas will Starring Kelsey Grammer in his fan-favorite role as Dr. Frasier was again doing the exact same be missed. I enjoyed bantering Crane, unwrap a collection of more than two hours of unforgettable things. Women were lining the with him while dining in this holiday episodes from the award-winning sitcom. streets singing her praises like establishment. For many, he THE HONEYMOONERS – CHRISTMAS LAUGHTER (DVD) something just short of the was actually the face of the The classic 1955 holiday episode follows Ralph Kramden (Jackie Second Coming. place. Good luck in retirement. Gleason) after he discovers his wife has been gifted with the not Then, there’s — OMG — Joe They all miss you down at the so “one-of-a-kind” item he bought her for the holidays. To go on a Biden. First, he’s swearing in place. The pizza won’t taste the They gave me a menu to take hunt for a new present, Ralph must fi rst sell his beloved bowling Mayor Walsh for a second term same anymore. home so I wouldn’t forget the ball. This DVD also includes fi ve hilarious bonus episodes! this past week in Boston and WMEX RADIO place. A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS (DVD) then swearing in all thirteen city RETURNING TO AIR (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Fans of the iconic television series can watch as the Brady family councilors, too. A former Quincy-based radio reunites for Christmas despite the personal challenges they each In a few weeks, he will be station, WMEX, is returning Jim’s Restaurant while down face. No matter how many years pass or how many miles separate back in the area according to to the air, hopefully soon. The in South Austin. The place them, the Bradys will always be connected by love, friendship, and a billboard I saw along the new owner is Ed Perry and was called Jim’s Restaurant the Christmas spirit. Southeast Expressway in he hopes is ‘to create a local and was located in Oak Hill BLOOD MONEY (Blu-ray) • Lionsgate Home Ent. Dorchester announcing he voice once again for the com- at the junction of 190 and 71. Three friends on a wilderness excursion stumble upon bags of will be attending some kind of munities south of Boston.” The Every waitress sounded like money and suddenly must outrun a white-collar criminal (John function in Medford the begin- format will be all local news and Flo and the food was super Cusack), hell-bent on retrieving his fortune. Soon, greed and mis- ning of February. Sounds like sports. great. Ate there a lot for both trust turn the friends against each other as they wage a desperate he still has Potomac Fever, too. Perry already owns WATD breakfast and dinner. I loved fi ght for survival in this modern retelling of the 1948 action fi lm I hear Deval Patrick is stay- 95.9 in Marshfi eld, an FM sta- their liver and onions, southern Treasure of the Sierra Madre. ing active also. However, his tion around for forty years, and style. TIME TO DIE (Blu-ray) • Film Movement brother-in-law is back in the also a station in Brockton at All the staff was great and Fresh from serving eighteen years in jail for shooting a man in news and that is never good 1460 AM. here’s a callout to Ashley and self-defense, Juan Sayago comes back to his hometown to start life news for poor Deval. BEST DINER IN TEXAS Desi, two super waitresses. anew and reunite with old fl ame, Mariana. But the two sons of the Time for Democrats to move Still dreaming about that Miss my oatmeal combo in the man he killed, consumed by an overwhelming thirst for revenge, on to the next generation or great diner food I found at mornings, too. have been anxiously awaiting his return. An original story by Gabriel Garcia Márquez, shot in stunning black and white. THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US (Blu-ray) LEGAL NOTICE Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. Boston Harborside Home Kate Winslet and Idris Elba star in this sweeping, suspenseful Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court drama based on Charles Martin’s novel. When a plane they’ve Probate and Family Court Joseph A. Langone chartered to beat a storm crashes into a remote mountain area, Middlesex Division two strangers must trust each other in order to survive the extreme 208 Cambridge Street 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 elements. With little hope of rescue, they begin a perilous journey East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 617-536-4110 that will shape the course of their lives. Docket No. MI17P6261EA TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (2-Blu-ray) Estate of www.bostonharborsidehome.com Lionsgate Home Ent. DAVID EDWARD SVENDSEN Terminator 2 starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, fi rst hit the movie Also Known As Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite scene in 1991 with groundbreaking special effects. This version DAVID E. SVENDSEN Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca takes the seminal blockbuster into the 21st century for a new gen- Date of Death September 25, 2017 eration of fans. It has been ten years since the events of Terminator. INFORMAL PROBATE Courtney A. Fitzgibbons Sarah Connor’s ordeal is only just beginning as she struggles to PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above protect her son, John – the future leader of the human resistance captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner against the machines – from a new Terminator, sent back in time to Guna Svendsen of Newton, MA. eliminate him while he’s still a child. Sarah and John don’t have to Guna Svendsen of Newton, MA has been A Service Family Affi liate of AFFS/Service Corporation International informally appointed as the Personal Repre- 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 face this terrifying threat alone, however. The human resistance has sentative of the estate to serve without surety managed to send them an ally, a warrior from the future, ordered on the bond. to protect John Connor at any cost. The battle for tomorrow has The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Repre- begun. Disc One has 4K Ultra HD, Disc Two is Blu-ray. sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform GO, JOHNNY, GO! (DVD) • MVDvisual Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Rock & Roll changed 1950s America at 45 revolutions-per-minute, Inventory and accounts are not required to be Mattéo Gallo fi led with the Court, but interested parties are and the swinging-est of the rock’n’roll movies was the electrifying Go, entitled to notice regarding the administration Johnny, Go! Hung on the loose storyline of “King of Rock’n’roll” disc from the Personal Representative and can jockey great Alan Freed’s search for the next big star are way-out petition the Court in any matter relating to the o estate, including distribution of assets and o Appraisals performances by all-time greats: Alan Freed, Chuck Berry, Ritchie expenses of administration. Interested parties Valens, Jimmy Clanton, Jackie Wilson, Eddie Cochran, The Cadil- are entitled to petition the Court to institute Sales & Rentals lacs, The Flamingos, and many more. formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- minating or restricting the powers of Personal • KILLING GUNTHER (Blu-ray) • Lionsgate Home Ent. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Killing Gunther is a comedy set in the world of contract killers. cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Real Estate A group of young, raw, and undisciplined assassins hire a docu- can be obtained from the Petitioner. crew at gunpoint to have undeniable proof that they’re the ones Run date: 1/5/18 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 who will kill the most infamous hit man of all-time, Gunther. But Gunther is on to them before they know it and makes their lives a (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 living hell, turning the hunters into the prey in a kill-or-be-killed ATTENTION race against time. FRANK ZAPPA – SUMMER ’82: ATTORNEYS WHEN ZAPPA CAME TO SICILY (DVD) • MVDvisual Filmmaker Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of The POST-GAZETTE Frank Zappa’s 1982 concert in Palermo, Sicily, and the wrap-up newspaper is a paper to a European tour that ended in a riot. Now, thirty years later, he of general circulation. re-creates the events through a combination of rare concert and We are qualifi ed to backstage footage, photographs, anecdotes from the family, band accept legal notices members, and insights from Zappa biographer Massimo Bassoli. from any court in each The fi lm looks at the rise and heyday of Zappa’s career as a talented town that we serve. musician, innovative composer, and libertarian provocateur and includes tales of the relationship of a busy father with his children. LEGAL NOTICES While in Sicily, Zappa visited Partinico, the birthplace of his father and grandfather. For information on placing a LUCKY (DVD)/Magnolia Home Ent. 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The 39 Steps COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ematic escapist entertainment. SPINACH AND FAGIOLI (BEANS) “I think it’s interesting,” he said, “Because most ‘pure’ movie 1 can red kidney beans or 2 garlic cloves chopped thrillers, especially when you 1 can cannellini beans (white (optional) think of Hitchcock, are either beans) 4 tablespoons olive, canola, or fantasies fulfi lled or anxieties 1 pound spinach (fresh or vegetable oil purged. The 39 Steps is one of frozen) 1 can chicken broth (optional) the few, if not the only one, that 1 medium onion chopped Salt does both at the same time. Fresh spinach: Clean and wash spinach. Set aside. He puts you into this paranoid Frozen spinach: Remove wrapper from package, place spinach fantasy of being accused of aside in a bowl. murder and being shackled to a In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion beautiful girl, of escaping from and simmer until onion is lightly browned. Add chopped garlic all kinds of harm, and at the and stir for a few seconds (optional). Garlic should not brown. Then same time trying to save your add can of beans of choice, stir, and cover. Cook over low heat for country, really. A Hitchcock fi lm a few minutes. If sticking, add a little water or some chicken broth. like Psycho is strictly an anxiety Stir and add washed fresh or frozen spinach. (Frozen spinach will purge. The 39 Steps gives you require a little more water or chicken broth to defrost and cook that and the fantasy fulfi lled. with the beans). Let this simmer slowly, stirring occasionally until It’s kind of a neat trick, really.” spinach is cooked. Add more water or chicken broth if needed. There is, indeed, another Serve with fresh garlic bread and/or boiled rice of choice. aspect in which The 39 Steps Serves two. remains the prototype for OPTIONAL: In place of spinach, use your favorite leafy vegetable, Hitchcock’s talent, the chance such as escarole, chicory, mustard greens, broccoli rabe or kale. encounter between the fugitive Note: My maternal grandmother selected her dry white beans Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll in Alfred Hitchcock’s and a seductress who may be from the various bean bins in the local grocery store. At home, she The 39 Steps. his best hope. Madeleine Car- washed the beans and started the long process of cooking them roll had been one of Britain’s on her stove. The kitchen fi lled with the aroma of the simmering top leading ladies for over fi ve beans as Nonna faithfully checked and stirred the bean pot. In a The 39 Steps (1935) is based intentions of an underground years by the time Hitchcock cast on the premise that would spy-ring known as the 39 separate saucepan, she later used her cooked beans to prepare her here as Richard’s eventual what she called “la minestra” (her beans and greens meal). Dur- underlie almost every Alfred Steps with stolen informa- partner, finally earning her Hitchcock fi lm in his long and tion from the British mili- ing the Depression, mothers extended this recipe by adding more recognition in Hollywood. Hitch- beans to the saucepan when needed. In most families, this often varied career — an ordinary tary. In trying to pre- cock would cast her in his next person (in this case, Rich- vent the dissemination of this was a “dunk and eat lots of bread” meal because no meat was to fi lm, Secret Agent, after which be served that evening. ard Hannay, a mild-mannered information, a counter-spy ends she went to Hollywood. There, Canadian in London played by up dead and all clues point to We are fortunate today to have various canned beans, which can she worked until the early ‘40s limit the preparation time for this meal. Robert Donat) wanted for a mur- Hannay. when she joined the Red Cross der he did not commit. Because At heart, however, The 39 to help American soldiers (she the clouds of WWII were brew- Steps is a fi rst-rate chase thriller had become a US citizen in ing in Europe, The 39 Steps had of the sort Hitchcock mastered, 1943) on the battlefi eld. a wider political signifi cance. a talent he brought over to Commercially, The 39 Steps Pirandello Lyceum Sponsored Before he is even forced to go on Hollywood and would master was a hit for Hitchcock and the lam for the murder of a in such classics as North by caught plenty of attention in spy, Hannay discovers the Northwest (a spiritual remake America, notably that of Orson Boston Bel Canto Opera Concert of 39 Steps). In this regard, The Welles, who called it a master- The Board of Governors of the Pirandello Lyceum is very pleased 39 Steps is a quintessential piece and eventually inspired to once again sponsor the Boston Bel Canto Opera Concert on LEGAL NOTICE Hitchcock fi lm in that it’s made David O. Selznick to bring the Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2018, at 2:30 pm at the Dante up entirely of the concepts the director across the Atlantic. Alighieri Society, 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachu- nd Commonwealth of Massachusetts director understood best, an Apart from the recognition by setts. This will be our 22 Pirandello-sponsored Boston Bel Canto The Trial Court innocent forced to clear his Opera Concert. Middlesex Probate and Family Court the British Film Institute, it was 208 Cambridge Street name and a cross-country chase also listed as the twenty-fi rst The Concert is directed by the renowned Maestro Bradley Cambridge, MA 02141 which doubles as a race against best British fi lm by Total Film Pennington and will feature the talented Joanna Porackova, (617) 768-5800 time. It is also Hitchock’s fi rst magazine and thirteenth great- Lisa Correnti, and Giovanni Formisano. Also, making his debut, Docket No. MI17P6510EA masterpiece. est by Time Out. South Korean baritone Junham Choi will perform opera arias Estate of Robert Towne, the screen- Most importantly, however, of Verdi, Rossini, Mascagni, and Donizetti. Junham Choi and WANG DAZHI writer of Chinatown, referred to Giovanni Formisano will be making their debuts at Carnegie Date of Death November 26, 2014 it was the film that created the movie as the origin of all cin- Hall, New York City, this December. CITATION ON PETITION FOR Alfred Hitchcock the auteur, FORMAL ADJUDICATION that defi ned his style, and made The concert is free to Pirandello Lyceum members in good To all interested persons: him a legend on both sides of standing, $10 for guests. You must check in at the Pirandello A Petition for Late and Limited Formal the Atlantic. table in the foyer. Testacy and/or Appointment has been fi led LEGAL NOTICE Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this wonderful by Yuxin Teng of Beijing, China, requesting event. There is parking at the Dante lot for early birds. Others that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order Commonwealth of Massachusetts and for such other relief as requested in the The Trial Court may park at the Kendall Theater lot for $5.00 with the Dante Petition. Probate and Family Court LEGAL NOTICE validation stamp. The Petitioner requests that Yuxin Teng Middlesex Division For more information, please call Dr. Domenic Amara, Presi- of Beijing, China be appointed as Personal 208 Cambridge Street Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- Commonwealth of Massachusetts dent Pirandello Lyceum, at 617-913-6842 or Dr. Dean Saluti, East Cambridge, MA 02141 The Trial Court out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised (617) 768-5800 President, Renaissance Lodge, OSIA, at 617-285-6565, or go to administration. Middlesex Probate and Family Court IMPORTANT NOTICE Docket No. MI17P4549EA 208 Cambridge Street www.pirandello.com. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Estate of Cambridge, MA 02141 Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. MARY J. STEPHEN (617) 768-5800 You have a right to object to this proceed- Also Known As Docket No. MI17D4419DR 1st Generation ing. To do so, you or your attorney must MARY JOHN, MARY STEPHEN DIVORCE SUMMONS BY fi le a written appearance and objection Date of Death July 23, 2017 at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return PUBLICATION AND MAILING Italian-American day of January 23, 2018. INFORMAL PROBATE SUNNY SINGH CHAHAL This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- PUBLICATION NOTICE vs. Vita Orlando Sinopoli line by which you must fi le a written To all persons interested in the above MANPREET KAUR CHAHAL appearance and objection if you object to captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner aka MANPREET KAUR SEKHON Shares with us this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely Theodore C. Anthony, Jr. of Framingham, To the Defendant: written appearance and objection followed MA. The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce a delightful recollection by an affi davit of objections within thirty Theodore C. Anthony, Jr. of Framing- requesting that the Court grant a divorce for (30) days of the return day, action may be ham, MA has been informally appointed as Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. of her memories as a child taken without further notice to you. the Personal Representative of the estate to The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION serve without surety on the bond. An Automatic Restraining Order has been growing up in UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM The estate is being administered under entered in this matter preventing you from tak- PROBATE CODE (MUPC) informal procedure by the Personal Repre- ing any action which would negatively impact Boston’s “Little Italy” A Personal Representative appointed sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. and a collection of istration is not required to fi le an inventory Inventory and accounts are not required to be You are hereby summoned and required or annual accounts with the Court. Persons fi led with the Court, but interested parties are to serve upon Sunny S. Chahal, 49 Walnut Italian family recipes interested in the estate are entitled to notice entitled to notice regarding the administration St., Malden, MA 02148 your answer, if any, regarding the administration directly from from the Personal Representative and can on or before February 2, 2018. If you fail to from the homeland. the Personal Representative and may peti- petition the Court in any matter relating to the do so, the court will proceed to the hearing tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and and adjudication of this action. You are also estate, including the distribution of assets expenses of administration. Interested parties required to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in and expenses of administration. are entitled to petition the Court to institute the offi ce of the Register of this Court. Great as Gifts formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., minating or restricting the powers of Personal First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. and in local bookstores — ask for Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date: December 22, 2017 Date: December 26, 2017 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN Run date: 1/5/2018 Run date: 1/5/18 Run date: 1/5/18 PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 5, 2018

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Pardoning Criminal Holder always had Obama’s Immigrants back. So, too, did Loretta Lynch Here, I am not talking about seem to have Hillary’s back. illegal immigrants who com- Remember that accidental and mit crimes, but legal immi- chance meeting with former grants who get convicted of seri- President Bill Clinton on the ous crimes like gun-running, tarmac? human traffi cking, armed rob- Sessions has to be the best It was the late 1960s and I fi rst month. Unfortunately, the their second home. On particu- bery and assault. Christmas gift the Democrats was commuting to the west pianist came down with the fl u lar nights, groups of workers Well, fi rst in California, Gov. ever received, huh? coast whenever I got a call one week and I had to replace from the engineering companies Jerry Brown did it and then the Latest Fake News from Paramount Studios or my him until he was better. Tony, that used to dot Route 128 following day, New York Gover- Listen to the Fake News Media west coast agent. This wasn’t the manager, hit the roof when would come in for dinner and nor Andrew Cuomo did it, too. and you’ll hear the Democrats diffi cult, as my Boston teach- he saw another man at the drinks and I got to know most What was it? Both pardoned have a great chance of taking ing schedule accommodated piano and wouldn’t accept the of them. There was one crowd in legal immigrants who were back the U.S. House in the my outside ventures. The only reason, even if it was only tem- particular. I called them Earl’s convicted and had served time 2018 midterms and an out- problem was playing music. porary. He was not very busi- Girls. A diminutive engineer for low level criminal activity to side shot of taking back the After New Year’s Eve, things nesslike and began belittling named Earl would pile a group help prevent them from possible U.S. Senate, too. What are the always slowed down quite a bit. and insulting us. I told him to of offi ce workers into his Volks- deportation by the feds. Democrats and their media If you weren’t part of a group go to hell and quit on the spot. I wagen bus each Tuesday and But do we really want these allies smoking in their pipes that played at a night club or did have a written contract and spend an off night with us. On criminals in our midst? Seems these days? hotel, you had to hustle to fi nd knew that the union would back weekend nights, we had a crowd both Brown and Cuomo just Young Republicans are not weekend work. me, especially if I was to tell that wanted to be entertained. want to show their liberal cre- the Hitler Youth Movement Many musicians had nothing the front offi ce what happened. During the week, we had a dentials to the rest of Liberal I was listening to Chris Hayes else but music in their lives and Seeing as the front offi ce was crowd that became our regulars America. Pure politics! on MSNBC the other evening lived from week to week, hop- headed by Uncle Nick, I knew or had nowhere else to go. A Joy Reid talking with guests about the ing to luck out. Fortunately, things would go my way. psychologist could have made Just Another Rachel Maddow future of the GOP and he men- the men in my family were in About a week went by and a great character study out of I usually watch MSNBC for tioned that many Young Repub- another category and always Uncle Nick called to tell me our clientele. laughs and see it like the Car- licans on campus seem very worked. that the owner of Piety Corner One night, Steve’s son, Steve toon Network. Recently, Joy much like the Steve Bannon I received a call that a Gardens wanted to speak to Junior, told his father to go Reid tore into President Trump wing of the Republican Party. Waltham supper club was look- me. I called and, after school home and he would close up. for saying Eric Holder always He bases that opinion on ing for a house band for their one afternoon, I dropped by his On the way home, Steve’s son had Obama’s back when talking the fact that many support night club/restaurant. When I offi ce, which was in the night- fell asleep at the wheel, went off about Jeff Sessions. She got all President Trump’s America returned the call, the manager, club part of the building. the road, and was killed. Things high and mighty on the show First agenda and appear sup- a man named Tony, asked if my The complex was rather were never the same. Two to asking, “What is HE (the presi- portive of the Alt Right wing of group could audition. At that unique. On one side, they had three nights a week, a waitress dent, that is) talking about?” the party. point in time, I was rehears- a men’s bar that featured a would come up to me on stage She added that the attorney Nice to know that according to ing with a piano, bass, drums heavy-set blues singer nightly, and tell me that Steve wanted general doesn’t work for the liberal talking heads like Chris trio with a female singer. Dad, Mr. Jelly Belly. Next to the bar to see me in the offi ce when we president and it isn’t the job of Hayes, if you are young and like Uncle Nick and Babbononno was a function room and on the were taking a break. I would this cabinet member to have Trump, you must be a FASCIST. all had heard the group when front side was the nightclub res- head into the offi ce and a scotch anyone’s back. Endquote we rehearsed, and all three had taurant combination. The owner on the rocks would be waiting Trump is right, though, Wishing everyone a great the same comment: “The band was a man named Steve Santa- for me, carefully placed on an despite her protestations. 2018! sounds great and the singer is maria. He was about Dad’s age, end table next to an easy chair gorgeous, but she can’t sing.” conservatively dressed and that was in front of Steve’s desk. Keeping this in mind, we audi- quite businesslike when we Once the door was closed, Steve • Freeway (Continued from Page 5) tioned for the supper club job. spoke. When he fi nished telling would tell me stories about his Piety Corner Gardens was on me that he wanted us back, I son and then cry. He never went are neglected, your veterinarian 10. ADD TO THE FAM- Waltham Street in Waltham and told him the reason we had beyond the fatality and literally may need to perform a profes- ILY? Thinking about a second easily accessible. The trio, which left and told him that I did not fell apart. The business also sional cleaning to reach trapped or third dog? Make sure you consisted of Richard Frank on want to work for the manager, began to suffer. After work on debris. have enough time to care for piano, Bob DeFelice on drums, Tony. He indicated that Tony a particular Saturday night, 8. SEE THE VETERINAR- another pet and contact your and yours truly on bass, headed was his nephew and was no Steve’s daughter pulled me IAN. Your dog may not need local shelter or buy a dog from there on a January afternoon longer in his employ. They had aside and told me that, begin- any vaccines, but should visit a reputable breeder. to try out. Tony, the manager had a run-in and Tony was no ning the next day, there would the vet every 6-12 months for a Ring in the New Year with of the complex, auditioned us longer part of the operation. be a padlock on the front door general check-up. And remem- your dog in mind. Together, and offered me the job, minus Steve then sweetened the pot … it was over. ber, the older your dog, the you and your pooch can work the singer. When I spoke to our and I signed a new contract that There is a storage facility now more frequently he or she needs toward a healthy and happy chanteuse, she actually didn’t would pay us a bit more than where Piety Corner Gardens to visit the vet. future. care if she worked or not, and I union scale called for. Steve once stood. I think I’m the only 9. BE A CANINE VOLUN- To ALL my readers, my pooch was off the hook. I accepted the also pointed out that we could one left to tell the story of a TEER. Consider donating time friends, and their human com- job with just the trio. We were play some of the functions they suburban watering hole that I or money to a shelter or low-cost panions. I wish you ALL a very scheduled to play three nights would be catering and it might called home for a year or two. spay and neuter clinic in your happy, healthy and safe “NEW a week in the nightclub portion necessitate more musicians, Again, to those of you who area. Or volunteer to walk dogs YEAR!” of the building. The partition depending of the job. The whole have purchased my book at for elderly neighbors or animal That’s all for now! that separated the restaurant package sounded too good to be either the East Boston/North rescue. from the night club was often true and my group became an End book signings, “thank you.” open and diners could dance to integral part of the operation. If you would like a copy of True our music. After the restaurant The way things worked out Short Stories, send a check for Fully Insured stopped serving, the partitions from then on was as follows: $20.00 made out to me John Lic #017936 were set in place and diners blues guitarist Jelly Belly in the Christoforo and mail it to Beag- who were so inclined could men’s bar, the Johnny Christy sley Publishing Co., Box 342 come into the nightclub and Trio in the night club, and my Arlington, Ma 02476, and I will dance and watch the show. The group of musicians also playing send you a signed copy. shows usually consisted of sing- for most of the functions under Heating & Air Conditioning ers, comedians, and dancers, the function manager, a man GOD BLESS AMERICA Sales, Service & Installation mainly tap dancers. named Vic Destry. Dad brought Mom and Bab- Things went rather well. Steve Ken Shallow bononno to the restaurant advertised us as “Just back Remember 617.593.6211 [email protected] a couple of times and Bab- from Hollywood, the Johnny bononno enjoyed himself. Mom Christy Trio.” With all the work Your used to request tunes from her combined, I was part of the youth and our piano player entertainment at Piety Corner Loved Ones could play them all, so she was Gardens six days a week for happy. This was an indication about a year or two. I became to me that we could build up a friendly with many of the regu- following and we did within that lars, who used the night club as

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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 Remembering the Great I think about him every year Docket No. MI17P6448EA Docket No. MI17P6419EA Roberto Clemente around New Year’s. I remember Estate of Estate of when he perished in a plane FRANCES L. SHINE RICHARD J. CATAVOLO crash on December 31, 1972, Also Known As Also Known As FRANCES LOUISE SHINE RICHARD CATAVOLO while he was fl ying a cargo of Date of Death December 3, 2017 Date of Death August 4, 2017 aid to Nicaragua after a terrible CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR earthquake. He took off from his FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION native Puerto Rico and never To all interested persons: To all interested persons: made it to his destination as his A Petition for Formal Probate of Will A Petition for Formal Adjudication of plane went down and he died in with Appointment of Personal Representa- Intestacy and Appointment of Personal the crash. He was 38 years old tive has been fi led by Robert Jachowicz of Representative has been fi led by Steven K. Framingham, MA, requesting that the Court Hemingway of Millis, MA, requesting that the at the time and was still at the enter a formal Decree and Order and for such Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for top of his game. other relief as requested in the Petition. such other relief as requested in the Petition. Stephen Strasburg The Petitioner requests that Robert The Petitioner requests that Steven K. I also remember his fi nal at- bat in the 1972 season. It was Jachowicz of Framingham, MA be appointed Hemingway of Millis, MA be appointed as out for three weeks with nerve as Personal Representative(s) of said estate Personal Representative(s) of said estate his 3,000th career base hit. No damage in his pitching elbow. to serve Without Surety on the bond in an to serve on the bond in an unsupervised telling how much longer he unsupervised administration. administration. He ended the 2017 season going could have stayed in the game. IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE 15-4 with a 2.52 ERA. You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the I think he was the best player Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Roberto Clemente You have a right to object to this proceed- You have a right to object to this proceed- ever on the Pittsburgh Pirates. ing. To do so, you or your attorney must ing. To do so, you or your attorney must Growing up a baseball card He died too soon but did so ST. JUDE NOVENA fi le a written appearance and objection fi le a written appearance and objection collector in the ’50s and ’60s, trying to help others in need, May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return adored, glorifi ed, loved and preserved day of January 16, 2018. day of January 16, 2018. I had a great number of cards which showed him to be a true throughout the world now and for- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- and among my favorites was hero in life both on and off the ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. line by which you must fi le a written line by which you must fi le a written my Roberto Clemente card. This fi eld. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to was back when this Pittsburgh Strasburg Re-Thinking St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely us. Say this prayer 9 times a day, by the written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed Pirates slugger was among the All-Star Status 8th day your prayer will be answered. It by an affi davit of objections within thirty by an affi davit of objections within thirty very best and remains still one Stephen Strasburg, Wash- has never been known to fail. Publica- (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be tion must be promised. My prayers have taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. of the top all-time players in ington Nationals righty, isn’t baseball. sure he wants to ever be an been answered. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION S.D. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM All-Star Game again. He thinks PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) LEGAL NOTICE changing his routine for that A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- All-Star game screwed him up LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory and landed him on the D.L. The Trial Court or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons He’s thinking about skipping Commonwealth of Massachusetts interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice Middlesex Probate and Family Court The Trial Court regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from 208 Cambridge Street the game if selected again. The Middlesex Probate and Family Court the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- Cambridge, MA 02141 Nationals, by the way, are host- 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the ing the 2018 All-Star Game. Cambridge, MA 02141 estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets Docket No. MI17D1273DR After last year’s game, in (617) 768-5800 and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Docket No. MI10P1301PM Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., PUBLICATION AND MAILING which he didn’t pitch, he was CITATION ON PETITION First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. LOUIS CHIN-YU YANG Date: December 20, 2017 Date: December 19, 2017 FOR ORDER OF vs. COMPLETE SETTLEMENT Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate MENG QIU LEGAL NOTICE Run date: 1/5/2018 Run date: 1/5/2018 To the Defendant: Estate of The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce EXPORT TOWING KATHERINE P. WESTELL requesting that the Court grant a divorce for NOTICE TO OWNERS A Petition for Order of Complete Settle- Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY The following abandoned and/or ment has been fi led by Elizabeth Baum of The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. junked motor vehicles will be disposed Waban, MA requesting that the court enter a NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS An Automatic Restraining Order has been of or sold. Any questions regarding formal Decree of Complete Settlement includ- Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1802-C1, FY18-20 NON-AIRSIDE PAVEMENT entered in this matter preventing you from tak- this matter, please contact EXPORT ing the allowance of a fi nal account, including REPAIRS - TERM CONTRACT, MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY FACILITIES, BOSTON ing any action which would negatively impact TOWING Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – the 8th and 9th & Final Accounts and other AND BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE 4:00 p.m. Tel: 781-395-0808 such relief as may be requested in the Petition. Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. IMPORTANT NOTICE Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, You are hereby summoned and required 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA You have the right to obtain a copy of the 2018, immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. to serve upon Wei Jia, Esq., Law Offi ces Vin# 4T3ZF13C7XU155667 Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT of Wei Jia, 145 Tremont St., Second Floor, 2005 FORD ESCAPE You have a right to object to this proceeding. Boston, MA 02111 your answer, if any, on (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 11:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018. Vin# 1FMYU93155KB22845 To do so, you or your attorney must fi le or before February 2, 2018. If you fail to a written appearance and objection at this The work includes EXCAVATION, PAVEMENT SAW CUTTING, BITUMINOUS CONCRETE do so, the court will proceed to the hearing 2007 CHEVY MALIBU PAVEMENT PATCHING, MILLING, AND OVERLAY, CURB SETTING, CASTING ADJUSTMENTS court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of and adjudication of this action. You are also Vin# 1G1ZT68N67F143729 January 29, 2018. AND STRUCTURE REMODELING, CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALKS, PAVEMENT required to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline MARKINGS, MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC, AND OTHER INCIDENTAL WORK ON AN AS 2007 MADZA MAZDA3 the offi ce of the Register of this Court. by which you must fi le a written appearance NEEDED BASIS. Vin# JM1BK123071703666 Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., and objection if you object to this proceed- Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018. First Justice of this Court. 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA ing. If you fail to fi le a timely written appear- Vin# KMHWF25S43A815777 Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Date: December 22, 2017 ance and objection followed by an Affi davit Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. Vin# KMHWF25S43A826052 Run date: 1/5/18 further notice to you. The estimated contract cost is NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($970,000.00). 12/22, 12/29, 2017 & 1/5/2018 A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a First Justice of this Court. deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a LEGAL NOTICE Date: December 21, 2017 certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, LEGAL NOTICE Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to Commonwealth of Massachusetts Run date: 1/5/18 be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety The Trial Court NOTICE OF SALE company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) Probate and Family Court Notice is hereby given by TODISCO conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. Middlesex Division TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, LEGAL NOTICE The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials 208 Cambridge Street EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to East Cambridge, MA 02141 payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (617) 768-5800 Section 39A that they will sell the surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of The Trial Court following vehicles. wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts Docket No. MI17P6233EA Middlesex Probate and Family Court General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay Vehicles are being sold to satisfy Estate of their garage keeper’s lien for towing, 208 Cambridge Street minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Cambridge, MA 02141 Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and/or REGINA MAGDELINE SCHMITT storage and notices of sale: Also Known As (617) 768-5800 the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA REGINA M. SCHMITT Docket No. MI17D4309DR The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance V.I.N. #1N4AL21E17N494292 and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS Date of Death August 8, 2017 DIVORCE SUMMONS BY ($1,000,000.00). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included INFORMAL PROBATE 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY PUBLICATION AND MAILING as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and PUBLICATION NOTICE V.I.N. #4T1BG22K4VU034145 REGINA RENA MUTETERI Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. vs. To all persons interested in the above 1998 HONDA PRELUDE This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner STEVEN A. WASHINGTON JR. V.I.N. #JHMBB6149WC003329 Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Pauline M. Newcomb of Nashua, NH, a Will To the Defendant: Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action has been admitted to informal probate. 2006 FORD FREESTYLE The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Pauline M. Newcomb of Nashua, NH has V.I.N. #1FMDK04156GA42979 requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). been informally appointed as the Personal Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior Representative of the estate to serve without 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such surety on the bond. V.I.N. #2HKRL1869YH591666 An Automatic Restraining Order has been The estate is being administered under certifi cation where the sub-contract exceeds $10,000. entered in this matter preventing you from tak- informal procedure by the Personal Repre- 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ing any action which would negatively impact Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform V.I.N. #1D4GP24RX6B754232 the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY informality in or reject any or all proposals. Inventory and accounts are not required to be You are hereby summoned and required to MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY fi led with the Court, but interested parties are V.I.N. #4T1BF1FK9CU580623 serve upon Regina R. Muteteri, 10 Eskimo THOMAS P. GLYNN entitled to notice regarding the administration 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS Way, North Billerica, MA 01862 your answer, CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR from the Personal Representative and can if any, on or before January 29, 2018. If you Run date: 1/5/2018 petition the Court in any matter relating to the V.I.N. #KMHDN46D86U219662 fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hear- estate, including distribution of assets and The above vehicles will be sold ing and adjudication of this action. You are also expenses of administration. Interested parties at public auction at required to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in are entitled to petition the Court to institute the offi ce of the Register of this Court. The Federal Trade Commission formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- TODISCO TOWING Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., minating or restricting the powers of Personal 94 Condor Street, E. 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Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN During our annual trip to Wisconsin for the holidays, we realized Happy Birthday that it was the 50th anniversary of one of the most memorable athletic events is history. Read on to relive a set of circumstances Rocky Graziano that may never be repeated. Middleweight Champion Rocky never in a dull fight. Graziano would have turned 99 Graziano would have one more years old this past New Year’s fight and retire. He remained in Day. Born Rocco Barbella in the public eye when his auto- New York City, Rocky would go biography, Somebody Up There on to become one of the most Likes Me, was made into a movie The recent cold snap in the northern tier of states and the NFL popular and well-known boxers starring Paul Newman. It is a games that were played under less than optimal conditions brought of all time. That was something terrific film and was a major to mind the famous “Ice Bowl” of a half century ago. that didn’t seem likely when hit. Rocky would also become Played just over fi fty years ago on December 31, 1967, the he started out. He had been a good friends with Martha Raye. game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers on petty criminal, got into trouble Martha opened doors for him in December 31, 1967, was the league championship for the NFL, with the U.S. Army for deser- the world of entertainment and which at the time consisted of 16 teams. tion, ended up being banned Rocky could be seen as a guest The contest, played at Green Bay’s historic Lambeau Field, was by numerous boxing commis- on many variety and talk shows. played under what can only be called artic conditions. Indeed, the sions for failing to disclose being His quotes made him a bit of the natural environment that day featured what were probably the offered a bribe to throw a fight, Yogi Berra of boxing. most challenging weather conditions for an outdoor athletic event and held the title for less than Graziano grew up tough but in the United States. Even today, the weather conditions remain The Champ a year. managed to make a good life for the coldest day-of-game environment in NFL history. So, how did this street kid go on to become so himself. Much of the credit for his success has to The reward for the victorious Packers was to move on and face well loved? Well, for starters, he was one of the be given to his wonderful wife, Norma, with whom the American Football League Champion Oakland Raiders in Super hardest punching fighters to ever lace on a pair he had two children. Bowl II, a team they defeated by a 33-14 score. Indeed, storied of gloves. He fought with a free-wheeling, take- Rocky Graziano passed away on May 22, 1990, Packers coach Vince Lombardi considered his team’s Ice Bowl no-prisoners style that assured fans they would at the age of 71. Here are some quotes from the victory over the Cowboys to be the “real championship.” never witness him in a dull match. His three Champ that are sure to make you smile: As for the Ice Bowl, there were portents of things to come on the morning of the game when several Packer players could not get their cars started and had to fi nd alternative ways to get to the stadium. At least one hailed a passing car as a last resort. The referees awoke in their hotel rooms and quickly realized they would need additional winter weather gear to cope with the cli- mate. An emergency trip to a sporting goods store enabled them to acquire enough additional clothing to get them through the game. Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr scored on a one-yard keeper with thirteen seconds remaining in the game to provide the vic- tory. Several hundred fans from an announced crowd of over 50,000 stormed the fi eld as the game concluded, tearing down the goal posts. In addition, the game was televised nationally by CBS with an Rocky winning the title from Zale estimated thirty million people tuning in. No video recording of brutal fights with rival Tony Zale are among the the entire telecast exists, but NFL Films did manage to capture most exciting in boxing history. Even though portions of the action. At least two radio play-by-play recordings Rocky was stopped in the first fight, he was on of the entire contest are available. the verge of winning, having battered Zale. Tony Graziano vs. Robinson Estimates of weather conditions vary, but at kickoff in the pulled out the win with a dramatic knockout. In “I quit school in the sixth grade because of early afternoon, one report indicated the temperature stood at 15 their second fight, it was Zale who was ahead pneumonia. Not because I had it, but because I degrees below zero with a -36 degree wind chill factor. When the when Rocky, after being severely cut over the couldn’t spell it.” game ended close to sunset, the temperature had plummeted to eye, came back to score the kayo. In their third “It took me nine years to get through the fourth 20 below with a -50 wind chill. matchup, Zale would regain the title by knockout. grade. When I got into television commercials, I Several members of a college band that was supposed to provide Rocky got one more shot at the title, taking on had to take a crash course in reading. I was 32 halftime entertainment had to be taken to a local hospital after Sugar Ray Robinson in 1952. In the third round, years old, and I couldn’t read the cue cards.” suffering hypothermia. One elderly fan literally died of exposure Graziano had Robinson on the deck briefly; how- When, after a night of drinking with his good during the game. ever, the champ got up and quickly dispatched friend Jake LaMotta, LaMotta asked Rocky, “Is Players described the action as similar to playing on a paved Rocky in the same round. As I said, Rocky was that the sun or the moon?” Rocky replied, “I don’t parking lot. The heating system designed to keep the turf from know I’m not from this neighborhood.” freezing had failed. That meant anyone who went to the ground And maybe the most appropriate: “Hey ma, your made contact with a rock-hard surface that had absolutely no bad boy did good!” give. Proper footing on the fi eld was impossible. Going to the sidelines as the offensive and defensive units took their respective turns on the fi eld provided little relief. The powerful sideline heaters and heated benches in use today at NFL games were in the future of football, not in the 1967 real- ity of it. Indeed, in the postgame locker room, it was determined that Starr had suffered frostbite on some of his fi ngers. Four members of the Cowboys defensive unit also sustained frostbite to varying degrees. The offi cials could not use their whistles since they stuck to their lips, forcing them to make audible calls throughout the game. There was a silver lining of sorts for at least one member of the Dallas squad. That would be Bob Lilly, who indicated to Dallas Morning News sportswriter Barry Horn that he was a smoker up to the day of the game. “The cold hurt my lungs so much that I was never able to smoke Paul Newman and Rocky Rocky and Jake LaMotta a cigarette again,” revealed Lilly, now 78. “In fact, I can’t even be in a room with smokers.” Fellow defensive lineman Willie Townes, who died this past July STERITI RINK PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE one day after his 74th birthday, lived with the effects of the Ice Bowl his entire life, according to his wife. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY “He came home from the Ice Bowl and his hands were still fro- zen,” noted Sandra Clark. “Then the skin began peeling off. They 10:00 am to hurt him the rest of his life.” 12:00 pm 12:00 pm to Much like all famous games, the Ice Bowl has taken on a mys- 3:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm Public Stick Time 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm tique of its own. More people claim to have been there than actually to to to to to 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm to attended the game. The fact that no complete video record exists 7:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm 2:30 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm lends itself to a variety of interpretations and various story lines. Public Skating Couple this with the fact that the game was played in a very differ- ent era for football and you have the recipe for varying accounts. Holiday Schedules: Martin Luther King Day, January 15, 2018: early public skating offered But there can be no denying that the Ice Bowl was played in at all rinks 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. February Public School Vacation week February 19– 23, 2018: extreme conditions that might well force a cancellation of a con- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. test today. Steriti Rink is located at 581 Commercial Street in the North End It was 50 years ago, an era different from our own in many ways, For more information, call 617-523-9327 but still a time full of memories and one wintry blast of a game that will probably never be repeated.