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Trump’s Puerto Rican Response St. Joseph’s Society Annual Mass Celebration It appears that when it comes to the mindset of the Anti-Trump Resistance, everything President Trump does has a racial component. A Boston Globe letter writer from Jamaica Plain wrote that white nationalism drives everything Trump says or does. He adds that since most Puerto Ricans are people of color, Trump just makes another example of that message that white lives matter most. Cam Newton’s Sexism? In all transparency, I can’t stand the apparent arrogance of the Panthers’ Quarterback, but attacking him for a comment he made after being asked a question by a female sports reporter is a bit over the top. She asked a question about one of his receivers running routes using some football parlance (“trucksticking,” from a Madden football video game). He responded by smirking and saying it was funny to hear a female talking about routes. Big deal. One would think with all the other horrible stuff going on, this story should have registered a big nothing in the news department. Let’s Get Down to the Civil War Members of the St. Joseph Society, Bishop Uglietto, Mass Celebrants, Consul General of Italy When I was in grammar school and was being Nicola DeSantis, former Mayor of the City of Boston Ray Flynn and his wife Kathy. taught U.S. History, we never viewed the Confederacy as America’s version of Nazi Germany. We were The Joseph’s Society in Con- and Fr. Bill Joy on Saturday USS Constitution presenting taught not to denigrate Confederate heroes like junction with the Italian Ameri- September 30, in historic St. the colors. Stephen McNulty of General Robert E. Lee. He was not viewed as a Nazi can Alliance, Sons Of Italy Of Stephen’s Church in Boston the Boston Police Depart Sang storm trooper. Massachusetts, October As North End. Sponsored by the the Star Spangled Banner and We knew he fought on the wrong side for the wrong Italian Heritage Month Com- Society of St. Joseph, the Mass the Italian National Anthem cause, but we also knew when that war ended great mittee and the Asian American marks the 92st anniversary of was performed by the Childrens strides were made to unite America once again. Association held their Annual the Feast and is now one of the Choir. “Street Magic” A popular However, today’s school children are learning a whole Mass Celebration. leading events of October as men’s and several familar pieces different version of the Civil War and all the players Bishop Peter Uglietto said the Italian Heritage Month. including “Stand Up America”. Mass honoring the Feast of St. In keeping with the Society’s (Photos by Rosario Scabin, (Continued on Page 14) Joseph and concelebrated by theme of ‘God, Family, Country’, Ross Photography) Rev. David Costello, Rev. Anto- the Mass was preceded by the nio O.F.M., Rev. Jack Rizzo, S.J. Naval Color Guard from the (Continued on Page 12)

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Lawrence “Larry” Kootz Lawrence “Larry” Kootz of East Boston passed away peacefully with his loving family by his bedside on September 27th. Loving companion of the VESPASIAN’S COLOSSEM late Patty Rossetti. Former husband of Linda Brennan these corresponding arches in of East Boston, and Dorothea the second and third stories Lucier. Devoted father of contained beautiful sculptures. Dorothea Cintolo of East A total of 160 statues were Boston, Lauren Kootz displayed in the upper facade of Florida, and Lawrence alone. There was seating P. Kootz of Billerica. Dear capacity for fifty thousand brother of the late Elizabeth spectators and standing room Sicari, Frank and Pasquale Scopa. Cherished grandfather for about thirty thousand more. of five, one predeceased grandson, and three great- Seating priority was strictly grandchildren. Also survived by his many loving nieces by social class and all seats and nephews. and tickets were numbered. Army Veteran of the Korean Confl ict and Member of The present day system of Local 22. numbered seats and tickets Family and friends honored Larry’s life by gathering in in places of amusement began the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home in East Boston on here. The emperor’s ringside Friday September 29th. Funeral mass was at St. Joseph- platform or box contained St. Lazarus Church East Boston. Services concluded the imperial throne and seats with Larry being laid to rest with military honors in the for government officials and Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery. dignitaries. The lowest tier of In honoring Larry, memorial donations may be made to regular seats was reserved for Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923. the noble and wealthy, while the second tier was reserved for the middle-class. The third tier was for poor people, and the last, upper tier was for unescorted women. Vespasian died on July 23, 79 Emperors. Consequently, this A skillful arrangement of Elvira C. (Chirichiello) Nazzaro of A.D., after a brief illness, just structure is properly called corridors, stairways, ramps, East Boston, formerly of the North one month before the eruption of the Flavian Amphitheater. The and walls made it possible End of Boston, passed away on Mt. Vesuvius. He was a name Colosseum came into use for each class of spectators Monday, October 2nd at the age of 93. hardheaded man, of great because of the colossal statue to reach their own seats or to Beloved wife of the late Alfred common sense, ambitious for of Nero that stood near it in exit without coming in contact Nazzaro. Devoted mother of power, shrewd, determined ancient times. with their social inferiors. The Mariecarole Lojko and her husband and, above all, practical. The Colosseum is oval shaped, eighty exits were referred to Steven of Peabody, Alfred M. Although his reign was about six hundred feet long, fi ve as “vomitoria” because they Nazzaro and his wife Adrienne of marked by great economy, hundred feet wide, one hundred permitted the spectators to Newburyport, and Fr. John Nazzaro the Colosseum or Flavian and sixty feet high, and covers spew or fl ow right out into the SDB of East Boston. Dear sister of John Chirichiello of Revere Amphitheater that he started in six acres. The central combat street. A full Colosseum could and the late Vito, Carmen, Pasquale, Rocco, Anthony, Savaria, 70 A.D. was probably the most area was called the arena, be emptied in less than ten Louise, Mary, and Caroline Chirichiello, Conchett a Natale, Eleanor extravagant expenditure for which, interestingly enough, minutes. The structure was DiPrima, and Angelina Villa. Adored grandmother of Emily, public amusement ever made is the English translation for intentionally built as an arena Steven, Alison, Michael and Raquel. Also survived by many loving in the world. It was opened and “harena,” the Latin name for the where the wholesale destruction nieces and nephews. dedicated by his son, Emperor sand that was spread to absorb of human and animal life took Family and friends honored Elvira’s life by gathering at Titus, in 80 A.D. and fi nally the blood of the contestants place for the amusement of the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home in East Boston on completed by his second son, and the animals. The air was the spectators. They witnessed Wednesday, October 4th. Funeral was from St. Joseph- Emperor Domitian, in 82 A.D. kept fresh smelling by spraying these scenes of murder hour St. Lazarus Church, East Boston. Interment at Woodlawn These three emperors, a father perfumes or by spreading costly after hour, day after day, and Cemetery in Everett . and two sons, all carried the powders around the structure. month after month. Memorial donati ons may be made in Elvira’s name to the family name “Flavius” as part Eighty arched openings in Salesian Boys and Girls Club, 150 Byron Street, East Boston, of their imperial title and are the exterior walls of the fi rst NEXT WEEK: MA 02128. known to us today as the Flavian story formed the entrances, but The Colosseum, Part II

State Representative Adrian Madaro Robert A. “Bobby” Endorses Lydia Edwards for City Council DeFronzo Robert A. “Bobby” DeFronzo of Medford, passed way on Edwards, a public interest October 8, 2017. attorney and community advo- Loving father of Lauretta and her husband Michael Mathiau of cate, is no stranger to public Saugus, Karen and her husband John Amentola of Wakefi eld, service. She has spent her Robert and his wife Kathy DeFronzo of Saugus, and Maria career fi ghting for women and and her husband Kevin Noonan of Wakefi eld. Also survived working families. In her role by three grandchildren. Loving brother of Anthony DeFronzo, as the Deputy Director of the Jr., and Ronald C. and his wife Dolores DeFronzo, both of city’s new Office of Housing Medford. Devoted son of the late Anthony L. and Lauretta Stability, she has found inno- (Sarno) DeFronzo, Sr. vative solutions to mitigating Visiting hours with the family were at the Cincotti Funeral Boston’s housing crisis and Home, Medford, MA, followed by a Funeral Mass on aided vulnerable members of Wednesday, October 11, 2017, in St. our community by co-founding Raphael’s Church, Medford, MA. Burial was East Boston’s community soup private. kitchen. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Bobby’s Lydia promises to bring a name may be made to the Courtyard Nursing bold, independent voice with Home, 200 Governors Ave., Medford, MA a fresh perspective to City Hall 02155. and her top priorities include State Representative Adrian her become our next City ensuring pathways to home- Madaro of the 1st Suffolk dis- Councilor.” ownership for all residents, trict recently endorsed Lydia “I am extremely grateful to quality public schools for local Photo Submission Guidelines Edwards for District 1 Boston Representative Madaro,” said families, responsible commu- City Councilor. Edwards. “East Boston deserves nity-driven development, and Photos submitted for publication should have “Lydia Edwards is a strong collaborative leadership that reliable transportation. a minimum resolution of 150 dpi (or ppi), voice and champion for work- stands with residents during Edwards is a resident of East 300 dpi for best results. Photos taken with ing families,” said Rep. Madaro. this period of growth in our Boston with her husband, camera phones are typically only 72 dpi “She has a proven track record community. I look forward to Rogerio, a licensed electrician and will be too grainy to print. If taking of getting results, has a relent- advocating with Rep. Madaro and small business owner. photos for a submission, please use a less work ethic, and is the to be sure all residents have a The general election will take digital camera. If supplying existing photos, right choice to lead us for- seat at the table to defi ne their place on Tuesday November, 7th. please submit a high-quality print ward. I’m proud to endorse neighborhood as your next city For more information, please for scanning. Lydia and am excited to help councilor.” visit www.lydiaedwards.org. POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 13, 2017 PAGE 3 POST-GAZETTE North End Columbus Day Celebration Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 honoring Sal Di Masi and Sal LaMattina 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 (Photos by Matt Conti, NorthEndWaterfront.com) e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly Published weekly by Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113

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OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better than we found it.

(L-R) Committee co-chair Jason Aluia, Sen. Joe Boncore, Councilor Sal LaMattina, Councilor Ayanna Pressley, Carla D’Orio (daughter of Michael Nazzaro), former Speaker Sal DiMasi, Thank You Mayor Marty Walsh, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Committee chair Louis Strazzulo

Former House Speaker Sal Outgoing District 1 City system to connect East Boston, DiMasi and District 1 City Coun- Councilor Sal LaMattina started the North End, and the Seaport cilor Sal LaMattina were hon- his 29-year city career as a to help alleviate traffic con- ored with the Michael A. Naz- neighborhood liaison for the gestion. In his latest term, he zaro, Jr., Public Service Award North End, rising to become secured funding to study a new at this year’s Columbus Day a major political fi gure in the North End community center. Celebration Reception. Boston District 1 neighborhoods of The award was named after Mayor Marty Walsh took part in the North End, Charlestown the late North End State Rep. the presentations, as did State and East Boston. LaMattina Mike A. Nazzaro, who was born Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, State played a key role in defending and raised in the North End, Sen. Joe Boncore, Register of urban quality of life as develop- was a small business owner, Deeds Steve Murphy, and City ment and gentrifi cation brought and served as State Representa- Councilors Michelle Wu, Michael major changes to the North tive. During his tenure, Nazzaro Flaherty and Ayanna Pressley. End and downtown Boston. protected the neighborhood While serving in the state The expansion of the Eliot K-8 from the era’s urban develop- legislature, Sal DiMasi lived on Innovation School will be a last- ment push and helped make Commercial Street and served ing legacy for the Councilor. the neighborhood the vibrant as State Representative for LaMattina also worked closely community it is today. Repre- the Third Suffolk District. Pre- with Boston Police on reducing senting the late Mike Nazzaro We will be forever grateful senters of the award praised crime and other public safety at the event was his daughter DiMasi’s leadership at the State issues. He was a key force in Carla D’Orio. for the many kindnesses House, particularly in cham- pushing to save the North End Former recipients of the pioning Universal Health Care Nursing Home for local seniors. Michael A. Nazzaro Public Ser- extended to us and Marriage Equality, legisla- Representing three waterfront vice Award include the Friends tive victories that were fi rst in neighborhoods, LaMattina has of Christopher Columbus Park during the recent loss of the U.S. and became templates been an advocate for water (2015) and the late Boston Mayor for national programs. transportation and a new ferry Thomas M. Menino (2013). Our Son and Brother Damian Perez Richard, Jacqueline and Vincent Perez

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It is an St. Theresa School Hall (Msgr. example the Italian “Trapunto” The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily Donahue Hall), 40 St. Theresa method of quilting, which gives the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- Ave., West Roxbury, October a three-dimensional effect, and sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. 20th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; is made with the green, red Photos can be submitted via e-mail:[email protected]. If you want your photos st returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. October 21 from 10:00 am - and white colors of the Italian 6:00 pm; and October 22nd from fl ag. PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 13, 2017 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Thrills and Chills in Italy by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING Halloween season is offi cially The Badalisc is a large, hairy OUT LOUD upon us! An old-fashioned beast that inhabits the Alpine by Sal Giarratani holiday wreath hangs upon woods of Lombardy in northern my door, boasting Victorian Italy. It can only be captured Puerto Ricans are Not Second Class Citizens images of smiling pumpkins, on the Epiphany and this event As someone who voted for This kind of disaster needs girls sporting pointy witch hats, forms a part of the region’s President Trump last November, less politicizing and more unity and bats in mid-fl ight. Jack- folksy holiday celebrations to I am very concerned and in action. Having containers o-lanterns grin mischievously this day. Visitors to Naples may frustrated by President Trump’s sitting full of supplies is helping from store shelves, with thin hear tales of the Monaciello, crude tweets attacking Mayor no one. Lifting the Jones Act is lights fl ickering inside them like or “little monk,” a gnome-like Carmen Yulin Cruze of San meaningless if we don’t have little captured sunbeams. The creature who resides in the Juan, P.R. I heard the mayor’s the means at hand to get the cornstalks and scarecrows that city’s old abbeys, monasteries, cry for help for her city and aid out of the port and into the adorn my neighbors’ front steps and canals, playing harmless her island in the wake of the heartland of misery. speak of the concluding harvest tricks on people and offering devastation of Hurricane Maria, I have been, to date, unsuc- season, while the colorful leaves help to wayward travelers. which pretty much leveled all of cessful in my attempts to that fl utter to the ground against Meanwhile, the famous Lake Puerto Rico. connect with my cousin from the backdrop of a slate-gray sky Como boasts its own version A crisis of this magnitude Rio Piedras, P.R. remind us that the year itself of the Loch Ness Monster, a is not about Donald Trump; We are first cousins from now winds down to its close. living dinosaur known as the it is about the people — U.S the Irish-American side of Halloween is the time to revel Lariosauro! With all of these citizens who are suffering in my family. If my Uncle Joe in all these examples of a world tion that advised against mar- fascinating legends and beings, the biggest hurricane to hit were alive today, he would be turned upside-down, of the rying in May. Ancient Romans Italy is a prime destination for the island nice 1932. President appalled by those recent words pleasure of the unknown, and also resorted to supernatural Halloween thrills and spooky Trump acts like everything from President Trump. To him, the thrill of everything that is omens in order to predict the adventures. is going just beautifully to Puerto Rico was as much a part mysterious and spine-tingling. future. Priests known as augurs Halloween provides us with use one of his favorite terms. of America as was Charlestown, Though modern Halloween interpreted the fl ight of birds the wonderful opportunity to But if you look at the photos, MA, where he was born and celebrations are largely an to divine looming events and have fun with the mysterious. things are not beautiful or raised. American phenomenon, the outcomes. Haruspices had to From witches to ghosts to getting there quickly enough. On a recent radio show, Jeff United States does not have a report the future with a much vampires, all of the hidden, The federal relief effort to date Kuhner was badmouthing monopoly on spooky imagery yuckier method: they scoured spookier aspects of society come leaves much to be desired. Puerto Ricans. He thinks we or mythical creatures. Across the entrails of sacrifi ced ani- out to play during this chilly Who are we going to believe, should cut the island loose the ocean in Italy, people also mals for omens! While mod- autumnal night. This Halloween Washington, D.C., or our own and let it become its own ready themselves for Halloween, ern Italians are certainly less season, I will also be thinking lyin’ eyes as that old song goes? nation. He added it was time and may draw upon their own superstitious than their ancient about the mythical creatures How can the president actually for Puerto Ricans to get up on unique mythology and folklore. counterparts, many remnants and unnerving legends that form tweet that “They (who’s they?) their own two feet and take So in the spirit of Halloween — of Rome’s mysterious folklore a part of my Italian heritage, old want everything to be done care of themselves. Listen, and this year’s Friday the 13th persist to this day, such as the and new. After all, folktales and for them when it should be a back in 1898, following the in October — let’s dive into the ubiquitous charms against the myths do a lot more than just community effort.” Harsh words end of the Spanish American eerier side of Italy, the side that evil eye and the popular red give us a thrill. They connect with not needed in a presidential War, we TOOK both Cuba you may not fi nd in tour books horn-shaped amulets said to the universal fears, concerns twitter response. and Puerto Rico. We cut Cuba but certainly plays an important bring good luck. and desires of people across Puerto Rico is not some for- loose but kept Puerto Rico as part in the Italian character! Though Ancient Rome’s love generations, emotions made eign nation in the western our property. Puerto Ricans Italy has long had a fascina- for the mysterious is well- manifest in guiding superstitions hemisphere; it is part of the at that time had no say in the tion with the occult, stretching studied, contemporary Italy and metaphorical monsters. So United States. It is no differ- matter. They were war spoils. back to the days of Ancient nevertheless brims with a let’s celebrate the unknown on ent than Massachusetts. If Personally, I think they need Rome. The modern Italian plethora of scary monsters and Halloween and refl ect on how it civilian response is hampered statehood, but if they choose prejudice against the number eerie folktales. Werewolf stories impacts our lives as humans and by the enormity of the circum- independence I would support seventeen, similar to the Ameri- abound in Italy, where the hairy our collective unconsciousness. stances, where is the U.S. Coast that, too. can super-stition of unlucky shape-shifting beast bears the Halloween teaches us that there Guard or the U.S. Army Corp of Helping Puerto Rico is not a thirteen, stems from the burial name licantropo. The fear of the is far more to the world than Engineers? If the roads are Democratic, Republican, liberal customs of the Romans. The licantropo hearkens back to the immediately meets our eye, impassable, why not airlift or conservative thing, this is a Roman numeral for seventeen time when the wolf stood as the and the legends and beings of needed supplies down to the humanitarian task needing all is VIXI, the same as the Latin most dreaded predator in the yore are prime examples of this ground? What about military working together. No time for word meaning “he lived” — a forests of Europe, especially lesson! helicopters? politics. phrase frequently carved into during the nights of the full ancient tombstones, and there- moon, when certain men could Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is fore linking the number with morph into this formidable a Graduate Student in History at death. Ancient Rome’s pen- animal. My father frequently the University of Massachusetts chant for the macabre did not spoke of hearing the plaintive Boston. She appreciates any end with numbers, however. howls of wolves in his secluded comments and suggestions Romans shivered with fear Italian village, and such a about Italian holidays and over the lemures, or terrifying chilling memory is a testament folklore at adicenso89@gmail. ghosts. These ethereal beings to the strength of the werewolf com. haunted certain houses or roads myth. Similarly, the witch, or because, as many ghost stories strega, constitutes a complex stated, they could fi nd no rest symbol in Italian society, LEGAL NOTICE due to an improper burial or sometimes functioning as an Commonwealth of Massachusetts some sort of injustice commit- example of evil and other times The Trial Court ted against them during their signifying benign and astute Probate and Family Court lifetimes. The Romans even female power. The gift-bringer Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street devoted the month of May to a of the Italian Christmas season, East Cambridge, MA 02141 holiday called Lemuria, which La Befana, is even depicted as a (617) 768-5800 sought to appease these spirits, kindly fairy-witch fi gure. Unique Docket No. MI17P4781EA and this creepy feast may form NORTH END mythological creatures also Estate of the origin of an olden supersti- roam localized areas of Italy. ANN P. 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A copy of the Petition and Free Parking Adjacent to Building Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 617-227-8929 Run date: 10/13/17 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 13, 2017 PAGE 5 THOUGHTS by DAN About This & That with Daniel A. DiCenso Not Lost, But Unseen: The Legal Limbo of Letty Lynton On all accounts, Letty Lynton MGM originally tried to adapt is a typical MGM drama from the the play as opposed to the novel, early sound era with an A-list but negotiations with Sheldon cast and glamour all around. and Barnes were ended when Pro- Joan Crawford gives one of her duction Code overseer Will Hays most radiant performances as the deemed the subject matter mor- titular New York socialite living ally objectionable. MGM persisted in Uruguay with a hotheaded but eventually gave up when Hays Latin lover, Emile Renaul (Nils would not bend. Asther). When she meets American By 1931, MGM wonder-kid Irving traveler Jerry Darrow (Robert Thalberg discovered the novel and Montgomery), she sees a chance got the approval of studio heads for for escape. Unfortunately, when the production. Evidently not real- doubt is cast on a future with izing it followed the same outline Jerry, Letty resorts to suicide by as the play, Hays said nothing and poison as the only way out of her Letty Lynton went into production dreadful existence. By a strange and was released in theaters in chance, Emile unwittingly drinks 1932. the poison intended by Letty Perhaps embittered that the for herself and dies. Seizing the studio found an alternate way of opportunity, the newly liberated adapting the same concept without Letty travels back to New York with their play, Sheldon and Barnes Jerry and meets his family. But sued the studio on the grounds then a detective starts trailing her that the fi lm followed their play too for the murder of her lover back in closely without giving due credit. In South America. 1936, a federal District Court ruled The fi lm was a box-offi ce suc- in the playwrights’ favor and three cess, resulting in a $390,000 profi t years later MGM was ordered to for MGM, and was responsible for pay Sheldon and Barnes one-fi fth a fashion trend inspired by the of the picture’s profi ts. That same white cotton organdy gown Crawford wore in the year, MGM tried to have this ruling overturned fi lm after Macy’s copied it and created 50,000 but was unsuccessful and since then the fi lm replicas. has been withdrawn from circulation. North End Against Drugs Back to School Party The origins of Letty Lynton are complex. It was Bootlegged copies do circulate, however, and NEAD held its annual Back to board members, Boston Police based on the novel of the same name by English the fi lm also appears on streaming sites. I have School Dance Party on Friday, P.A.L., the Boston Bruins, Heidi novelist Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes, which actually seen the fi lm through an unoffi cial DVD September 29th, in Polcari Play- R. (all whom donated some was itself based on an infamous murder case that release and found it an unremarkable though ground at the Nazzaro Center. raffl e prizes) and, of course, the shocked Scotland in 1857 when a woman by the well-produced drama. Leads Crawford and Mont- The playground was fi lled with Nazzaro Center! name of Madeleine Smith was accused (though gomery would go on to do better work, but Letty students from the neighborhood The big prizes for the raffl e found not guilty) of murdering her lover Pierre Lynton remains an interesting starting point for and their parents, as well as were gift cards from Staples L’Angelier by means of poison. fans of the stars. Copyright laws being so com- students from our two neigh- purchased by NEAD so that stu- However, a complication arose. Two years plicated and, at times, ambiguous, prospects borhood schools, the Eliot and dents could get needed school before the movie’s release, dramatists Edward for a future offi cial release in the United States St. John’s. supplies to help in their studies. Sheldon and Margaret Ayer Barnes had written remain uncertain but, in a strange way, its very NEAD board members or- NEAD supports the educa- Dishonored Lady, a play also inspired by the obscurity is helping Letty Lynton. For without ganized a fun-fi lled night with tion of our young residents Victorian-era murder but not (like the movie) the mystery surrounding it, the fi lm would have DJ Justin Amoroso spinning as we know how important a patterned after the novel. likely been forgotten. the tunes. There was free pizza good education is in the battle donated by Pizzeria Regina, against drug and alcohol abuse. snacks and soft drinks provided All of the children, their par- by NEAD, and a free raffl e for ents, and our NEAD Board West End Museum Hosts all the students who attended! Members had a great time at a Special thanks goes out to beautiful evening outside in our Annual Italian Heritage Month Pizza Regina, Eversource, NEAD fantastic neighborhood. Story and Photos by Sal Giarratani Once again, the folks at the West End Museum Last Call for put together their annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night to a packed house. The event took place last week on October 3rd. Honorees and Groovy ’70s Disco their families were presented citations honoring Dinner/Dance/Raffl e Fundraiser their roles in making the West End of Boston the greatest neighborhood in Boston (as all West Chance to Win FIVE AMAZING PRIZES Enders still say). This fun night will take place this Friday, October 13, 2017, at This year’s honorees represented two the Beachmont VFW Post 6712. neighborhoods that became victims of urban The chances for the Raffl e are only $50 per person (does not renewal. The late Bruno Roberto came from the include dinner) — a limited number will be sold, so your chances West End and after the wrecking ball destroyed are great to win one of the fi ve great prizes. his community, the Roberto family landed in 1st prize – $1,000 CASH Brighton. Also honored was Gloria Ganno, who 2nd prize – 2 Patriots Tickets - 3rd prize – 2 Bruins Tickets came from the New York Streets section of the 4th prize – 2 Celtics Tickets - 5th prize – 2 Red Sox Tickets South End. For those who forgot where that Susan Hanson (West End Museum Director) If you just want to dance the night away to the iconic tunes of was, it was where the Ink Block is today along presents the citation honoring Bruno Roberto the ’70s with DJ Michael Anthony Gaeta, the dinner/dance only Harrison Avenue. to his daughter Lisa Roberto. tickets are only $40 per person! Two Boston neighborhoods were called slums Also: $100 Cash Prize for the BEST ’70s OUTFIT! and razed to the ground. 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Central Square, and Milhench Supply Company PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 13, 2017 Saint Robert Lawrence Christopher Columbus High School 60th Reunion and the By Arthur A. Lauretano, Class of 1957 Carthusian Martyrs of London by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari The Carthusian Martyrs of London were the monks of the London monastery of the Carthusian Order known as the Charterhouse. They were put to death by the English state in a period lasting from May 4, 1535, until September 20, 1537. The method of execution was hanging, disemboweling while still alive, and then drawing and quartering. The group also includes two monks who were brought to that house from the Charterhouses of Beauvale and Axholme and similarly put to death. The that their acceptance of the Act total was 18 men, all of whom of Supremacy would have a have been formally recognized positive infl uence on the pub- Class of 1957 by the Catholic Church as lic. When they refused, the only martyrs. alternative was to annihilate the Robert Lawrence was born resistance, since their refusal in England about 1485. He put the prestige of the monks was a graduate of Cambridge in opposition to the king’s will. College. After joining the Car- Robert went with John Hough- thu-sians, in 1531, he suc- ton to see Thomas Cromwell, ceeded John Houghton as who had them arrested and Prior of the Beauvale Charter- placed in the Tower of London. house, Nottinghamshire, when When they refused to sign the Houghton was appointed Prior Oath of Supremacy, they were of the London Charterhouse. hanged, drawn and quartered at By February 1535, Parlia- Tyburn, making them among ment insisted that everyone had the fi rst Carthusian martyrs in Nino DiIanni & Arthur (Sonny) to take the Oath of Suprem- England. Lauretano acy, declaring Henry VIII to be Beatifi ed in 1886, Robert was Supreme head of the Church canonized by Pope Paul VI with Christopher Columbus High of England. The Carthusian thirty-nine other martyrs on School, Class of 1957, held monks enjoyed great prestige October 25, 1970. The Feast their 60th reunion on Sunday, for the austerity and sincerity Day of Saint Robert Lawrence October 1st, at Ristorante Filip- of their way of life. It was thought is May 4th. po in the North End. L-R: Fr. Claude Scrima OFM and Fr. Robert Caprio OFM The reunion was attended by its students were taught by the when it became co-educational. eighteen classmates and their Franciscan Friars. The school was closed by the guests. Franciscan priests in The building was located on Archdiocese in 1990. St. Leonard’s Parish attendance were Fr. Robert Tileston Street in the North The Columbus tradition is Caprio, O.F.M., a former Prin- End, overlooking the Old North being kept alive by various classes Registering for CCD Classes cipal, and Fr. Claude Scrima, Church, and was on an historical having reunions and classmates O.F.M, Parochial Vicar of St. site occupied by the Eliot School, gathering for dinner or lunch. Leonard Church in the North one of the fi rst public schools in The Class of 1957 is one of the End. the United States. more active classes and has had Columbus was the fi rst Cen- Christopher Columbus Central a 50th, 55th and now their 60th tral Catholic High School in Catholic High School was an reunion. Long may the memory the Archdiocese of Boston and all-boys school until 1980, of Columbus High School live!

Just a quick reminder to those that have not registered their children for CCD with St. Leonard’s parish for next year’s Holy communion there is still time to do so. They are trying to fi nalize numbers now and its looking likely that classes will begin the fi rst Sunday in December. For further information, please reach out to the parish directly or to Rosalba Schino at [email protected].

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280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 13, 2017 PAGE 7 On the Aisle Freeway THEATRE NOTES Says ... BY BOBBY FRANKLIN Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from A Powerful Musical in Ogunquit readers (and after much negotiating on our part with his huge sal- ary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer From Here to Eternity: A New Musical readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged th friends. You can email your questions to [email protected] to Now through October 29 at the Ogunquit Playhouse the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, James Jones was at Pearl so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Harbor on December 7, 1941. He had enlisted in the U.S. Fun Fall Activities for Your Pooch Army before the war and was stationed in Hawaii in what seemed like a world away from the war raging in Europe that threatened to include the United States. Army life, even before the war, was not easy. Many of those who enlisted were living Army. “ Something in Return” say this is not a restaging of the very diffi cult lives in Depression is an amazing number that is movie; however, the emotions Era America and looked at the superbly done. It allows us to from that iconic movie move- Army as being a way out. experience the hope and despair ment are captured here. Jones wrote about his expe- of those stationed on the island The wisecracking Private riences during this time in the as well as the women who Angelo Maggio has been cast novel From Here to Eternity, shared this diffi cult life. These perfectly with Michael Toccini in which was later made into an women include prostitutes and the role. His rendition of “I Love Academy Award-winning movie. the wife of an ambitious and The Army” is heart wrenching. The novel was a no-holds- cruel offi cer. Reed Campbell returns to the barred look at Army life during Those familiar with the book Ogunquit stage after his out- that period. It was not pretty. and/or movie will quickly rec- standing performance in Bullets The movie shows much, but not ognize most of the characters. Over Broadway, and proves that all, of what Jones wrote. If not, they will quickly become he was no one-shot wonder. He Now, a musical play with known to you. The outstanding again shows his amazing talent lyrics by Tim Rice, music by cast plays each as their own as the sadistic Sargent Fatso You know how much you the ideal time for playing with Stuart Brayson, and book by and, with their solid acting and Judson. By the time Judson enjoy it when the days begin to other dogs at the park. The Donald Rice and Bill Oakes beautiful voices, makes this gets what is coming to him, cool down after a hot summer? weather is cool enough for presents us with a work that a very powerful work indeed. there is nobody in the house Well your dog enjoys that as the dogs to enjoy themselves is much closer to the original The story of cruelty and the who feels any sympathy for him. well. With cooler temperatures, without becoming overheated novel. It is a painful story, but it misuse of power hardly seems Jenna Nicole Schoen plays your dog will have more energy or too tired. They will play for a is told with understanding and the material for a musical but the prostitute Lorene that Pri- and more stamina for being much longer time and will also sympathy for those involved. it works and works well here. vate Prewitt falls for. She has a outdoors and enjoying fun fall rest much better when they get All the characters are based on With an outstanding cast led by beautiful voice and is wonderful activities. There are a few activi- back home. people James Jones knew while Derek Carley as Private Prewitt in her part. Ms. Schoen cap- ties that are specifi c to the fall Fun fall activities for your dog serving. and Kevin Aichelle in the role tures in her character a loving season that your dog will love. generally include anything that The set at the Ogunquit Play- of Sargent Warren, the pain woman who has had to turn her FOOTBALL: Your dog prob- will get him out of the house house is atmospheric. With and struggles of these individu- feelings off in order to survive ably won’t do well with a regular and into the great outdoors large palm trees and mul- als is brought to life in a way in a hard world. Private Prewitt football, but you can use a foam to act like a dog. If you have a tiple levels with latticework that is both painful to watch manages to break through the football or even a doggie-sized fenced yard and can simply let that reaches to the ceiling, the but done with tenderness and wall she has put up. Malika football to take your dog out and your dog run and play, you will beauty of Hawaii is felt but compassion. Cheree as Sandra, the madame play a great game of catch, fetch see a great improvement in his with a dark overtone. Subtle Robyn Hurder plays Karen of the local brothel, conveys and tackle (be careful tackling, health and in his behavior when set changes along with images Holmes, the abused wife of the the combination of a jaded life of course). Larger dogs especially he is allowed to run off some of being projected on the walls are ambitious but weak Captain along with compassion and enjoy the rough and tumble fun his excess energy. used to set the different moods Dana Holmes played by Bradley understanding. and exercise of a fall game of The fall is essentially the per- and they are used well. Dean. They make the ugliness The fi nale showing the attack football. fect time to be a dog. It’s not too The score is outstanding of such a marriage almost too on Pearl Harbor is spectacular, HIKING: Once the days cool hot and not too cold, the air is and hits hard and fast with real, but it is necessary. We with slow motion sequences down, taking a hike with your brisk and fresh and people want the opening number, “G Com- do get to see the tender side of from the actors as well as dog is a lot less challenging for to spend more time outdoors. pany Blues.” The choreogra- Karen in her scenes with Sar- magnifi cent use of the projec- him than it is during the heat This means that Fido gets to go phy is tight and very physical, gent Warren with whom she is tion equipment that brings the of summer. Choose a hiking along and have fun more often conveying the hard life these having an affair. And for those audience into that infamous trail where you and your dog as well. After all, we all know men lived. Other songs include who might be wondering how day. It also shows us how life can wander for a few hours how miserable it can be to have “Thirty Year Man,” “Don’cha the famous beach scene from has been transformed by world and you’ll see just how much a panting, slobbering, hot dog Like Hawaii,” and “I Love the the movie is recreated, I will just events and people who wield he enjoys all that sniffi ng and cooped up in the car during the their power, no matter how exploring when it is cool enough heat of the summer. Fall is great small, over others with cruelty to do so comfortably. Be sure to for rolling down the windows that results in such horrific bring along your favorite snack, and letting your dog’s ears fl ap consequences. The song “The some bottled water, and a few in the wind. He will love it! Boys of 41,” which is reprised treats for your pooch. For responsible pet owners, at the end of the play, is poi- LAWN CARE: Yes, I know the advent of a new season is gnant and moving as we see the dogs aren’t exactly great for also a reminder to take care of names of those who gave their your lawn, but when it comes to seasonal treatments like fl ea and lives projected onto the walls of having fun they are wonderful tick medication, grooming, and the theatre. for running through your raked checkups. My human tries to do I do have to mention the amaz- up leaf piles. Be sure your dog these things every 3-4 months, ing job Richard Latta has done has been treated for fl eas and and season changes are her with the lighting for this produc- ticks, then let him have a ball reminder. A clean, protected tion. The subtle changes are so playing in the yard. and healthy dog is ready for the very effective in setting the mood DOGGIE PLAY DATES: If coming cold weather. for the different scenes. you have a social day, fall is That’s all for now … From Here to Eternity at the Ogunquit Playhouse is truly an REMEMBER TO PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET! experience not to be missed. Artistic Director Brad Kenney has closed out the Playhouse’s 85th season in spectacular fashion. Fully Insured Just a fi nal note. This is not a Lic #017936 play that would be appropriate for children. It does handle the serous themes in a tasteful way, but I believe it could be disturb- ing for children. Heating & Air Conditioning The Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Sales, Service & Installation Maine Street, Ogunquit, Maine. For information go to ogun- Ken Shallow quitplayhouse.org, or call the 617.593.6211 [email protected] 207-646-5511. PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 13, 2017

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The same is true for my IN QUINCY plies to relief efforts.” In return, cast as brilliant inventor Curtis Holt, while the arrival of a deadly congressman Michael Capuano Author Kevin Devlin will be the Texas-based Defenders of new adversary forces Oliver to confront questions about his legacy. and the City of Somerville. at the Kennedy Center in North Freedom sent Revere a Texas The Emerald Archer fi ghts for justice with a new team of recruits It is always about protecting Quincy on Wednesday, Octo-ber fl ag and the mayor was proud in all 23 hard-hitting action episodes. incumbents. 25th, at 10:30 am to discuss his to raise the fl ag outside City THE BIG SICK (Blu-ray) However, I don’t want the U.S. new book, The Southie Pact. Hall as a symbol of Revere’s Lionsgate Home Ent. 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He soon strikes up Probate and Family Court Middlesex Division LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy, East Cambridge, MA 02141 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 The Trial Court Middlesex Division all while searching for one fi nal role to cement his legacy. Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street MADAM SECRETARY: SEASON THREE (6-DVD) Docket No. MI17P5128EA Middlesex Division East Cambridge, MA 02141 CBS DVD + Paramount Estate of 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 ARMAND M. NICHOLI, JR. East Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI17P5060EA Wife, mother, and diplomat Elizabeth McCord is used to solving Also Known As (617) 768-5800 the most desperate crises overseas, but this time, the danger is Estate of ARMAND MAYO NICHOLI, JR. Docket No. MI17P4952EA closer than ever. As global tensions continue to mount, the McCord EDMUND BLAIR HAWLEY Date of Death June 22, 2017 Estate of Also Known As family becomes the focus in a sinister stalking case, and the culprit INFORMAL PROBATE HAROLD A. STEDMAN EDMUND B. HAWLEY is no one they would ever suspect. If being a personal target wasn’t PUBLICATION NOTICE Date of Death August 23, 2017 Date of Death September 12, 2017 enough, Elizabeth’s husband Henry is assigned to take down To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE a violent doomsday cult that is preparing to strike. Meanwhile, Kimberly Nicholi Dziama of Wellesley, PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE Elizabeth uses her sage counsel to ensure President Conrad Dalton’s MA, Petitioner Armand M. Nicholi, III of San To all persons interested in the above cap- To all persons interested in the above re-election, all while White House Chief of Staff Russell Jackson Diego, CA, a Will has been admitted to infor- tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Terrence captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner mal probate. J. Aubie of Leominster, MA, a Will has been Don C. Hawley of Concord, MA, a Will has provides diffi cult demands of his own. She is savvy in all corners Kimberly Nicholi Dziama of Welles- admitted to informal probate. been admitted to informal probate. of the world, and with the help of Nadine Tolliver and her brilliant ley, MA, Armand M. Nicholi, III of San Terrence J. Aubie of Leominster, MA has Don C. Hawley of Concord, MA has been team, Elizabeth is next to unstoppable. Diego, CA have been informally appointed as been informally appointed as the Personal informally appointed as the Personal Repre- the Personal Representatives of the estate to Representative of the estate to serve without sentative of the estate to serve without surety GLEN CAMPBELL: LIVE ANTHOLOGY 1972-2001 (DVD) serve without surety on the bond. surety on the bond. on the bond. MVDvisual The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under Fans of the late great Rhinestone Cowboy will delight in this informal procedure by the Personal Repre- informal procedure by the Personal Repre- informal procedure by the Personal Repre- sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform extensive DVD/CD anthology of fi ve recordings capturing Glen Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Campbell at the height of his popularity. Disc One is 70-minute Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be concert DVD anthology featuring classics “Rhinestone Cowboy,” ſNGFYKVJVJG%QWTVDWVKPVGTGUVGFRCTVKGUCTG ſNGFYKVJVJG%QWTVDWVKPVGTGUVGFRCTVKGUCTG ſNGFYKVJVJG%QWTVDWVKPVGTGUVGFRCTVKGUCTG entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “Gentle On My Mind,” “By The from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can Time I Get To Phoenix,” and lots more. Disc Two is the CD portion petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the and contains 22 additional tracks, including “Try a Little Kindness,” estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties “Gone, Gone, Gone,” “Walkin’ In the Sun,” “On a Good Night,” “True are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute Grit,” “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,” “I Remember You,” “I’m formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- a One Woman Man,” “The Orange Blossom Special,” “The Highway minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- Man,” “A Thing Called Love,” “Southern Nights,” “William Tell cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Overture,” and a fi ve song Beach Boys Medley: “Good Vibrations,” can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. “California Girls,” “Fun Fun Fun,” “I Get Around,” and “Surfi n’ USA.” Run date: 10/13/17 Run date: 10/13/17 Run date: 10/13/17 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 13, 2017 PAGE 11

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Throughout the day, be you? Featuring an incredible score, Pumpkin Float. No size limitations, must guests will learn about the importance including everything from Mozart to be family-friendly, and should repre- of enrichment, as they watch as many Hans Zimmer, Intimate Illusions is a sent your organization. Please confi rm of the animals receive pumpkins, gener- spectacular, spontaneous, and witty participation by October 16th to Jen- ously donated by Whole Foods Market, show about destiny, courage, life, and [email protected] or catherine. Jamaica Plain, as enrichment items. love. It is most defi nitely like nothing th Frog Pond Pumpkin Float, Friday, October 20 , beginning at 5:00 PM [email protected], 508-560-6919. Haunted happenings include: creepy you’ve ever seen before! Suitable for HYSTERIA AT CONNORS FARM Drop off your carved pumpkin to the crafts, ghoulish games, costume con- those aged 12 and up. Cocktail attire October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 31 Frog Pond between Wednesday, October tests, haunted maze, and face painting is requested. HALLOWEEN 30 Valley Rd., Danvers, MA 18th, and Friday, October 20th, from provided by MetroPCS (Saturday only). www.ConnorsFarm.com 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Halloween events take place rain or SCREEEMFEST The Haunted Farm is HYSTERIA’s shine. General admission rates apply. HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION ON MUSEUMS Weekends through October 29 feature attraction. This 30+ minute CASTLE ISLAND Canobie Lake Park walking trail takes you on a trek through HALLOWEEN PET PARADE October 21-22 @ 12:00-4:00 PM 85 North Policy St., Salem, NH a horror-fi lled forest, along the banks Saturday, October 28 PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM Fort Independence on Castle Island www.Canobie.com of a real swamp, and around a REAL 12:00-4:00 PM East India Square in Boston MA Canobie Lake Park offers fun, (historic to the farm) 17th Century Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA 02109 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA Children of all ages will love the Magi- thrills and chills during the Park’s Burial Ground. The sights, sounds, The Halloween Pet Parade is a event 978-745-9500, 866-745-1876 cal Halloween Castle and Celebration SCREEEMFEST event. The Park is the and smells you will experience at that kids of all ages can enjoy. 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Children options that include a petting zoo on long lines the closer we get to Halloween. required. guitarist of the rock band Metallica, is MUST be accompanied by an adult. Free Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Then Visit early in the season or Friday nights also an avid collector of classic horror admission. Weather permitting. at night, SCREEEMFEST adds fear to for the shortest wait and. as always, PUMPKIN PALOOZA and sci-fi movie posters. This exhibition you can upgrade to VIP and gain Saturday, October 28 features 90 works that provide insight all that fun with fi ve terrifying haunted BOO AT THE ZOO access to the Speedline. This will cut @ 12:00-11:00 PM into the evolution of horror and sci-fi houses, including their newest haunt, October 21-22 @ 11:00 AM-3:00 PM your wait dramatically, which leaves The Lawn On D fi lms and how they have played upon “The Culling.” There are roaming “creepy 149 Pond St., Stoneham, MA you more time to enjoy bonfi res, music, 420 D Street, Boston, MA contemporary societal fears. Hammett characters” and a monster parade Children throughout New England and food. Save the date for our last special event acknowledges his poster collection as a throughout the park, Halloween-themed are invited to trick-or-treat among the of the season, complete with Halloween- source of inspiration for his own musical games, and much more. You can also animals. Thrills, chills and animals IMPROVBOSTON’S GOREFEST - themed activities for all ages, live music, creativity. The exhibition features fi lm enjoy a variety of live entertainment at no lurk around every corner on the Trick- “XV: HORROR HOUSE” and more! This event is free to enter posters as well as collectible electric additional charge during SCREEMFEST. or-Treat Trail! Throughout the day, October 19-31, various times and open to all ages. Food and beverage guitars, monster masks, and sculptures. Canobie’s ROCKtoberfest event features guests will learn about the importance ImprovBoston Theater available for purchase. a different legendary rock tribute band of enrichment, as they watch as many 40 Prospect Street DREAMLAND WAX MUSEUM each weekend. Also appearing is the of the animals receive pumpkins as en- Cambridge (Central Square) HALLOWEEN HORROR MARATHON 1 Washington Street, Boston, MA live and freaky “SwingShift SideShow,” richment items. General zoo admission www.ImprovBoston.com/GoreFest Saturday, October 28 857-233-5437 performing strange feats of physical rates will apply. daring that are truly not for the faint of Call 617-576-1253 for times and 290 Harvard Street, Brookline MA www.DreamlandWaxMuseum.com 617–734–2500 heart. The “Tribute to Michael: Ghosts” reservations. TRICK OR TREAT ON THE WHARF! Explore New England’s premier wax show will thrill audiences. One low Each year, ImprovBoston creates a www.Coolidge.org museum located in the historic City Hall Sunday, October 22 @ 5:00 PM The dead won’t stay dead, and they’re admission price for Canobie Lake Park new over-the-top musical comedy full Pickering Wharf, 23 Congress St., Plaza. Only yards away from Faneuil SCREEEMFEST includes all haunted of squirting blood (aka red corn syrup), coming to get you! The Coolidge Corner Hall and a couple of steps off the Free- Salem, MA Theatre’s Halloween Horror Marathon houses, operating rides, ROCKtoberfest, juvenile humor, tasteless dialog, and Kids love to dress up in their Hal- dom Trail, the Dreamland Wax Museum the Petting Zoo, live entertainment, catchy tunes to entertain and gross out returns from the grave! Join us for twelve is embedded in the heart of Boston. loween costumes for some early trick or hours of zombies, demons, monsters, and more. Halloween fans. You may possibly even treating with the merchants at Picker- Dreamland hopes to inspire wonder, detect satire and mockery. Gorefest: and more, all on 35mm fi lm! For the share stories, and allow our visitors to ing Wharf. This shopping district is a seventeenth time, hundreds of horror FRIGHT FEST AT SIX FLAGS NEW The Fifteenth involves ... lots of gore. historical landmark. 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Revere and his father ran a goldsmith sic, Night of the Living Dead! Followed by through October 29. It’s a spooky time romances, and a hungry “House” who eventbrite.com shop way back when). Lucio Fulci’s gut-wrenching fl esh-eater, of year as zombies and ghouls take over likes to eat. Who will survive the show? Boston Children’s Museum Zombie! After these fi rst two fi lms, horror the park. Enjoy thrills and activities for (Hint: no one is safe!) Expect plenty 308 Congress St, Boston, MA fanatics can stick around for another the whole family throughout the day of flowing blood and possibly flying For this one night only, Boston four films guaranteed to make their and come back for a truly frightening guts, not all of which lands on the ac- Grown-Ups Museum (21+) is bringing MUSIC hair stand on end and their knuckles evening of fun after the sun goes down. tors. Don’t wear your good clothes. In back the Fright! Prepare to party, play, go white. As per Marathon tradition, Fright Fest offers a wide variety of places fact, bring a poncho if you have con- compete in our best costume chal- TD GARDEN the titles won’t be revealed until they to get your scare on, including several cerns about what might land on you lenge, and go trick or treating with your 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA hit the screen, but one thing is certain: haunted houses and scare zones lo- because something probably will. Im- friends. Special guest DJ Rich DiMare 617-624-1050 there will be plenty of ghosts, goblins, cated throughout the park. The stuff of provBoston’s Halloween romp aspires to will keep you dancing all night and www.TDGarden.com and gore to keep the audience up all nightmares lurks around every corner be inappropriate for people of all ages, provide you with a spooky soundtrack. JANET JACKSON - State of the night! as the dark of night washes over the and therefore is not for children, the We’re throwing open the doors to Boston World Tour — November 5. Global park. The ghouls are set free for their squeamish, the easily offended, or Children’s Museum to those who are music icon, multiple Grammy® Award- daily hunting rituals. BEWARE! There anyone who insists on good taste or young at heart. Enjoy a full cash-bar and winner, and multi-platinum selling is no place to hide! decency. tasty treats for purchase. Bring friends THEATER artist, the incomparable Janet Jackson and meet new ones as you explore inter- will embark on a four-month North active exhibits, attempt to build a “big American tour this fall. The State Of kid” sized fort, and experience Boston BOSTON OPERA HOUSE The World tour is a continuation of Children’s Museum as you never have 539 Washington St., Boston, MA the Unbreakable tour and will include ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS before. Whether you were here as a kid 617-259-3400 fan favorites from her chart-topping or are new to town, Boston “Grown-Ups” www.BostonOperaHouse.com Unbreakable album, an array of the “The Sicilian Corner” — every Friday 10:00 am to Noon with hosts Tom Museum will bring out your innate sense FUN HOME — October 17-29. Every socially conscious music she’s released Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Best in Italian Music” with Nunzio of fun! Big Kids Only (21+). You must once in a while, a Broadway musical throughout her career, other smash hits, DiMarca every Sunday from 9:00 am to Noon. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. bring valid ID. Cash Bar — Credit Cards comes along that surprises, moves, and soon-to-be released new tracks with Accepted. Advanced tickets are required and excites audiences in ways only a a state-of-the-art live production! “Italia Oggi” — Sundays 11:00 am to Noon with host Andrea Urdi and will be scanned upon entry. truly landmark musical can. The KISS 108’S JINGLE BALL 2017 — 1460 AM. “groundbreaking,” “uplifting,” and December 10. KISS 108’s Jingle Ball “Dolce Vita Radio” — Sundays DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm; THE OFFICIAL SALEM WITCHES’ “exquisite” new musical Fun Home 2017 is part of the national iHeartRadio 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. HALLOWEEN BALL was the event of the Broadway season, Jingle Ball Tour, the season’s biggest October 27 receiving raves from critics and audienc- annual music event that captures the “The Nick Franciosa Show” — Sundays from Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN 7:30-11:00 PM es alike, winning fi ve 2015 Tony Awards holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app, in 1360 AM. Hawthorne Hotel including Best Musical, and making Boston. KISS 108’s morning show host, “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” — Sundays 8:00 am-9:00 am on WSRO 18 Washington Sq., W. Salem, MA history along the way. Based on Alison Matt Seigel, offi cially announced the all- 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. www.HawthorneHotel.com Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, star performers for the KISS 108 Jingle Join Christian Day, Brian Cain, and Fun Home introduces us to Alison at Ball 2017, which will include Fall Out “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 — Sundays the Witches of Salem with guests Dragon three different ages as she explores Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Fifth Harmony, 7:00 pm–2:00 am on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony’s Ritual Drummers for a night of magic, and unravels the many mysteries of Halsey, Charlie Puth,Camila Cabello Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. music, and powerful rituals at Salem’s her childhood. A refreshingly honest and Why Don’t We. Every year, KISS “L’Italia Chiamo Italian Radio Show” hosted by Stefano Marchese and most magical Halloween party! Join us musical about seeing your parents 108’s Jingle Ball gives back to the com- Elisa Meazzini — Thursdays 3:00 pm-4:15 pm. Visit litaliachiamo.com; email: as in days of old when fi res burned on through grown-up eyes, “Fun Home munity to celebrate the holiday season. [email protected]. Tel. 857-334-0868. every hilltop and witches gathered to is extraordinary, a rare beauty that This year’s offi cial charity is the Ryan feast, rejoice, and cast spells for the new pumps fresh air into Broadway.” (New Seacrest Foundation, which is dedi- “Intervallo Musicale” — Sundays 10:00-10:30 am; Host Carmine Guarino year! The chill winds of autumn whisper York Times) cated to inspiring today’s youth through on WUNR 1600 AM and online at www.wunr.com. to witches and welcome strangers alike Not recommended for young children entertainment and education-focused who journey to Salem from around the under 13 due to adult themes. initiatives. PAGE 12 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 13, 2017

• St Joseph Society (Continued from Page 1) Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Cabbage & Pork Chops 4 pork chops 1 small head of cabbage 1 medium onion chopped 3 carrots 3 ripe plum tomatoes or 8 oz. 3 potatoes canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup of water 2 dry bay leaf sprigs 1/3 cup olive, canola or 2 small garlic cloves chopped vegetable oil (optional) Salt and pepper In a twelve-inch saucepan, heat oil and carefully add pork chops. Brown chops lightly on both sides. Remove them from saucepan and set aside on a platter. Add chopped onion to the saucepan and simmer until onion is about to brown. Add bay leaves, garlic and cut-up or crushed tomatoes. Stir and cover. Simmer over low heat for about fi fteen minutes. Meanwhile, clean and wash carrots. Cut carrots into four-inch lengths and set aside. Peel potatoes and wash. Cut into wedges of one-inch thickness and set aside. Remove soiled or spoiled outer leaves of cabbage. Wash and cut into four or fi ve portions. Set aside. After tomato mixture has simmered for fifteen minutes, add one cup of water and stir. Add the chops and car- rots. Cover and bring mixture to a slow boil. After ten min- utes, add the cabbage. Ten minutes later add the potatoes. Naval Color Guard from the USS Constitution presenting the Bishop Peter Uglietto Additional water may be added if needed. Salt and pepper colors. to taste. Cover and cook over medium/low heat until vegetables are tender. NOTE: I remember that as soon as the cold weather replaced the warm days of summer, Mama changed her supper menu. The above is one of her winter meals. At times, Mama substituted frankfurters or Italian-style sausages for pork chops. She boiled rice for those who liked it and served it topped with the vegetables and/or meat cooked in this meal.

1st Generation Italian-American Vita Orlando Sinopoli Shares with us a delightful recollection of her memories as a child

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He yelled 1/2 hour early to obtain security clearance prior to entry. day. Nanna combined Italian My grandfather would leave out to my grandfather, asking The work includes INSTALLATION OF NEW SINGLE-MODE FIBER OPTIC BACKBONE superstitions with American the house before sunrise, where he was going. Discovering NETWORK TO HIGH MAST LIGHT POLE LOCATIONS (AS NOTED IN THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS). INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS ON HIGH MAST LIGHT and was cautious all the time. hopefully unnoticed by Babbononno was lost and at a POLES, RUBBER TIRE GANTRY (RTG) CRANES, SHIP TO SHORE CRANES AND FIXED Babbononno used to spit at neighbors who might want to point of panic, he offered to lead BUILDING SITES. INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS HEAD-END CONTROL SYSTEMS IN superstitions and say that follow him and fi nd his secret him out of the woods. As they THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY. UPGRADE AND they were conjured up by little location. 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The BEAGSLEY PUBLISHING CO., Joint Reporting Committee His mushrooming equipment snow worsened and the air got BOX 342, ARLINGTON, MA 1800 G Street consisted of a large galvanized colder, causing my grandfather 02476, and I will send you a Washington, DC 20506 bucket, several burlap sacks to lower the fl aps of his cap copy. %QORNGVGKPHQTOCVKQPCPFCWVJQTK\CVKQPVQXKGYVJGUKVGOC[DGQDVCKPGFHTQOVJG%CRKVCN2TQITCOU folded neatly inside, and a to cover his ears. The gloves GOD BLESS AMERICA &GRCTVOGPV 1HſEG CV VJG /CUUCEJWUGVVU 2QTV #WVJQTKV[ 6JG TKIJV KU TGUGTXGF VQ YCKXG CP[ large jackknife with very sharp from his back pocket were now KPHQTOCNKV[KPQTTGLGEVCP[QTCNNRTQRQUCNU blades. (He had sharpened them covering his frozen hands. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Remember THOMAS P. GLYNN himself.) Nanna would have put Walking in circles and knowing CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR together something for him he was lost made Babbononno Run date: 10/13/2017 to eat. Even though he hated begin to panic. Knowing my late Your sandwiches, she would have grandfather, he was probably put a few together composed of saying a few Hail Mary’s under Loved Ones ATTENTION Italian cold cuts and slices of his breath, hoping that would cheese. And, accompanying the help. Just then, a soldier ATTORNEYS The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper of general circulation. — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST— We are qualifi ed to accept legal notices THE from any court in each town that we serve. Johnny Christy LEGAL NOTICES The Post-Gazette accepts memorials For information on placing a Legal Notice in the Orchestra throughout the year. POST-GAZETTE, pleasecall (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: MUSIC FOR ALL Please call POST-GAZETTE, P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 617-227-8929 Attn: Legal Notices PAGE 14 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 13, 2017

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Friends of the North End involved in it. Folks want all passed the Immigrant Tenant th Confederate statutes removed Protection Act which would Kick-off 11 Annual Fall Bocce Season from public view and placed prohibit landlords from report- in a museum closet. There are ing or even threatening to report some who even want to dig up them to federal immigration the bodies of dead Confederate officials as a means of har- soldiers and apparently bury assment or retaliation or to them elsewhere. Historical enforce evictions. The bill would revisionism is always to be allow monetary damages if the feared because we can go much landlord is found guilty. too far. Or we can conveniently Notice this legislation is only remember what we want called the Immigrant Tenant and forget other stuff that Protection Act because it is doesn’t fi t the popular narrative. only to benefi t illegals and not To be fair to Lee, he probably legal residents of the state. would have been opposed to Why wouldn’t landlords look to building statues of himself rent to only legal immigrants anywhere because he wanted next time? Another feel good the nation to heal together. measure to be sure. Do those who want statutes Top this news with the bigger toppled even know that in 1869, news that the State Senate General Lee wrote of his desire also voted to make California a to “obliterate the marks of civil Sanctuary State. Good country strife, to commit to oblivion the America, especially if you’re feelings engendered.” here illegally. Trump’s Alabama Choice Russian Facebook Ads for Senate a Big Loser For months now, the Fake In the special U.S. Senate News Media has been pushing The Friends of the North End primary down in Alabama, the story of Russia, Russia, began their 11th annual Fall President Trump endorsed Russia, Trump, Trump, and Bocce season on Sunday, Sep- incumbent U.S. Senator Luther Trump, but to date all the tember 24th and will continue Strange over a fi rebrand Repub- stuff concerning the Russia- until Sunday, October 29th fol- lican and former judge Roy Trump Collusion Story has lowed by an award ceremony Moore. Strange was viewed turned up nothing but lots of banquet. as part of the establishment rhetoric going back and forth Friends of the North End and Moore appealed to Trump between empty-headed hosts was established in 1972, by a voters. and guests. They all seem trying few boyhood friends who grew Moore is quite conservative to will the story into being, but up together in the North End. from A to Z and, in Alabama; have been unsuccessful to date. Today there are 87 active mem- he should beat the Democratic Now, they are talking about fake bers in the organization who candidate handily. However, ads on Facebook by Russian meet at least once a month for Moore will become a fundraising actors trying to change votes dinner. tool for Democrats and we can last November. We invite spectators to come only hope that Judge Moore will This media surge goes on join us on Sunday mornings at tone down some of his rhetoric taking breaks for things like the North End Bocce Courts on because, in an election, the Las Vegas and Puerto Rico, Commercial Street.” strategy is always addition and but is always getting back to not division. If Moore sticks to those mean, rotten Russians his principles, he will probably and, of course, President do well in November, but that Trump. fiery rhetoric can only hurt Endquote him. “A professional is someone California Going Overboard who can do his best work when in Pandering to Illegals he doesn’t feel like it.” California lawmakers just — Alistair Cooke

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Middlesex Division Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI17P4813EA Docket No. MI17P5036EA Estate of Estate of CLAIRE M. SHERMAN JAMES AUGUST MARQUARDT Also Known As Also Known As CLAIRE BERNSTEIN JAMES A. MARQUARDT Date of Death July 29, 2017 Date of Death July 16, 2017 INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above cap- To all persons interested in the above cap- tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Steven tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Marcy W. Sherman of Wilton, CT, a Will has been L. Steinberg of Weston, MA, Petitioner David admitted to informal probate. G.S. Marquardt of Weston, MA a Will has Steven W. Sherman of Wilton, CT, Brian been admitted to informal probate. G. Sherman of Tallahassee, FL, Amy Marcy L. Steinberg of Weston, MA, David Sherman Parets of Bedford Hills, NY has G.S. Marquardt of Weston, MA has been been informally appointed as the Personal informally appointed as the Personal Repre- Representative of the estate to serve without sentative of the estate to serve without surety surety on the bond. on the bond. The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Repre- informal procedure by the Personal Repre- sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 10/13/17 Run date: 10/13/17

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given by TODISCO Notice is hereby given by Stephens by Sal Giarratani TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, Automotive Transport, 60 Union Street, EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to Medford, MA 02155, pursuant to the provi- the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, sions of G.L.c.255 539A, that on November 3, This Just In ... Schilling Appears at Section 39A that they will sell the 2017 at 10AM, at said address, the following following vehicles. motor vehicle(s) will be sold, in as is condition, Farrell Now Old News Geoff Diehl Time in Quincy Vehicles are being sold to satisfy no keys, at public sale to satisfy our garage Boston Red Sox Manager Apparently, former Red their garage keeper’s lien for towing, keeper’s lien thereon for towing, storage, and storage and notices of sale: expenses of notice and sale: John Farrell was the apparent Sox legend Curt Schilling 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA, BLACK fi rst casualty of this past sea- has decided not to run for 2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE son’s quick exit in the ALDS U.S. Senate against Sen. Eliz- VIN #ZAMCE39A76002036 Vin: 1N4AL11D25C300041 Aldevina Lopes when they went down three abeth Warren. He recently The above vehicles will be sold 91 Huntington St games to one. The Red Sox won showed up in Quincy at a time at public auction at Brockton, MA 02301 TODISCO TOWING the AL East the last two seasons for Rep. Geoff Diehl, who is 94 Condor Street, E. Boston 2002 JEEP LIBERTY, RED something I am sure Farrell was running against Warren. Per- Vin: 1J4GL48K82W262572 proud of but like 2016 when the sonally, I am still not certain MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017 Kristy Winchester at 9:00AM Indians swept the Sox in the about Diehl’s desire to run 3 Summit Dr, Apt 12 Run dates: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 2017 ALDS, the Sox looked like the against her. However, if he is Reading, MA 01867 Nylon Sox in the post-season the choice of the electorate in 1998 HONDA ACCORD, BLACK giving up two many runs and the GOP primary next year, he Vin: 1HGCG1654WA051815 looking pretty pathetic. Luis Tiant gets my vote over Warren. Alayna Lee Cohen Farrell may have led the Red Who will replace Farrell is Did Ya Know … 29 Harvard Ave, Apt 43 Sox to a World Series victory in now on the front burner. Let us … that back on September LEGAL NOTICE Medford, MA 02155 2013 but that doesn’t cut it any- hope it won’t be another Bobby 22, 1986, the Dodgers’ Fer- 1996 VW JETTA, BLUE Commonwealth of Massachusetts more. When it comes to what Valentine choice. We’ve been nando Valenzuela became the The Trial Court Vin: 3VWRA81H3TM067133 have you done for us lately, the there and done that fi rst Mexican pitcher to win 20 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Jashon T Eustache-Potter answer left Sox fans wanting. Another Possible Choice games with a great 2-hitter over 208 Cambridge Street 19 Congress Ave for AL MVP the Astros. Cambridge, MA 02141 Medford, MA 02155 (617) 768-5800 Last week’s column men- Nolan Ryan’s Last Start 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, BLACK Docket No. MI17D3105DR tioned Corey Kluber as a pos- Nolan Ryan of the Texas Vin: 2FMZA50451BC35414 LEGAL NOTICE DIVORCE SUMMONS BY sible Cy Young and MVP win- Rangers faced three Mariner Boris Manolo Rodas PUBLICATION AND MAILING NOTICE OF SALE 328 Pearl St ner. But another possible MVP batters before injuring his right LELIA MARIA COLLAO Notice is hereby given by Stephens candidate should be second elbow and ending his fantastic vs. Malden, MA 02148 Automotive Transport, 60 Union Street, baseman Jose Altuve of the career in which he won 324 PATRICIO HERNAN COLLAO 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, BLUE Medford, MA 02155, pursuant to the provi- To the Defendant: Vin: 3GNFK12338G281212 sions of G.L.c.255 539A, that on October 20, Houston Astros, whose stats games with 5,714 strikeouts, a 2017 at 10AM, at said address, the following The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce Dee Johnson this year are great (24 HR, 81 mark that should stand forever requesting that the Court grant a divorce for motor vehicle(s) will be sold, in as is condition, Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. 133 Ten Hills Rd no keys, at public sale to satisfy our garage RBIs and .346 batting average). and a day. The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. Somerville, MA 02145 keeper’s lien thereon for towing, storage, and Altuve has won the A.L. batting Boston Herald An Automatic Restraining Order has been Run dates: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 2017 expenses of notice and sale: title three out of the last four Gets Confused entered in this matter preventing you from 2004 VOLVO S80, SILVER years. The Boston Herald made a taking any action which would negatively impact Vin: YV1TS91Z741355069 the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE Lifetime Achievement correction in the paper over the Cynthia Gramolini Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Award for Luis Tiant weekend. When writing about You are hereby summoned and required to 101 Lowell Rd., Apt 104 serve upon Lelia M. Collao, 50 Fiske Street, N. Reading, MA 01864 At the recent Hispanic Her- pregame ceremonies for Game Waltham, MA 02451 your answer, if any, on or itage Breakfast, Luis Tiant was One of the ALDS between the 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA before October 25, 2017. If you fail to do so, the awarded a Lifetime Achieve- Red Sox and Astros in Houston, court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication LEGAL NOTICE Vin: KMHDN46D26U285723 of this action. You are also required to fi le a Matthew P Ranucci ment Award. El Tiante is one of the Herald reported that the copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the NOTICE OF SALE 25 Pinwood Dr., Amherst, NH 03031 the most popular Boston Red Puerto Rican fl ag was unfurled Register of this Court. Notice is hereby given by TODISCO Sox legends. He was a three- when it was the Texas fl ag. It 2004 DODGE NEON, SILVER Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, time All-Star and the guy you is an easy mistake for man to EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to Vin: 1B3ES56C24D601098 First Justice of this Court. wanted on the mound when make since both fl ags at fi rst Date: September 13, 2017 the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, Vanderlei T Desouza Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Section 39A that they will sell the 300 Park Terr Dr., #306 you had to win a game. As glance look pretty much the following vehicles. Stoneham, MA 02180 El Mundo Boston stated, “Tiant’s same. Run date: 10/13/17 Vehicles are being sold to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, 2001 FORD F150, WHITE clutch performances along with storage and notices of sale: Vin: 2FTPX18Z61CA66422 his fun-loving attitude and 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA Donald Seidell perpetual optimism endeared LEGAL NOTICE VIN #1N4AL21E39N444321 11B Totman Drive, Woburn, MA 01801 him to all Red Sox fans.” I know Run dates: 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 2017 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA he was a part of my genera- The Trial Court VIN #3VWD17AJ3EM383593 tion’s love of baseball in Bos- Middlesex Probate and Family Court 2015 TOYOTA COROLLA ton. Squeezed in between Jim 208 Cambridge Street VIN #2T1BURHEXFC429128 LEGAL NOTICE Cambridge, MA 02141 Lonborg and Roger Clemens, (617) 768-5800 2007 BMW 3 SERIES Commonwealth of Massachusetts he was a unique player and VIN #WBAVC93567K031161 The Trial Court Docket No. MI17P5068EA Middlesex Probate and Family Court person, too. Texas fl ag Estate of 1993 LEXUS ES 300 208 Cambridge Street Overall in his career, he was GAETANO ENRICO LOGUIDICE VIN #JT8VK13T6P0123175 Cambridge, MA 02141 229-172 with a 3.30 ERA. But Date of Death February 11, 2007 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (617) 768-5800 his greatness came with the CITATION ON PETITION FOR VIN #3VWDP7AJ4CM126633 Docket No. MI12P3679EA Sox between 1973-76 when he FORMAL ADJUDICATION 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER Estate of ERIC JOSEPH ERIKSON, JR went 81-52. He started with the To all interested persons: VIN #JA3AJ26E62U082956 Indians and in 1968 and went A Petition for Formal Probate of Will Also Known As with Appointment of Personal Representa- 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA ERIC J. ERIKSON, JR. 21-9, leading the AL with a 1.60 tive has been fi led by Diane Butterworth of VIN #5NPEC4AC2BH002139 Date of Death May 13, 2012 ERA. But we hardly remember Billerica, MA, requesting that the Court enter 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL a formal Decree and Order and for such other that year because that was Bob VIN #JTDBL40E49J016227 APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR Gibson’s super season with the relief as requested in the Petition. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Puerto Rico fl ag The Petitioner requests that Diane 2000 LEXUS GS400 To all interested persons: Cardinals, when he went 22-9 Butterworth of Billerica, MA be appointed VIN #JT8BH68X5Y0023421 A Petition has been fi led by Nina R. 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Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

When Everyone Knew Who the Heavyweight Champion Was Poor Russell Westbrook, that something was wrong the NBA star employed by the through social media. The mood The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring Oklahoma City Thunder. inside the restaurant changed Russell’s three-year, $85-mil- signifi cantly when people entered By Paul Beston • Rowman & Littlefield • 356 Pages lion-dollar contract is expiring the premises seeking shelter. From the time of John L. Sullivan two of the champions were not next June. That’s the one that is “It was just kind of a swing of up to the reign of Mike Tyson, from the United States, making paying him $28.5 million for the emotions,” Knights forward Erik just about everybody knew who it truly a world championship. As season that starts October 16th. Haula told the Las Vegas Review the Heavyweight Champion of the world was slipping into chaos, So, there was only one thing Journal. “You just try to avoid the World was. It was the most it appeared the Heavyweight to do, thought front offi ce execu- complete chaos but you want prestigious of all sporting titles Championship was, too. Max tives of the Thunder — present to be aware. You just want to and the man who held it was one Schmelling won the title on a him with a contract extension stay calm and keep your eyes of the most famous, if not the most foul, the only fighter ever to do so. for fi ve years that will play him open. It went from this (normal famous man on the planet. From Gangsters were becoming heavily a total of $205 million — or an dining atmosphere) to ‘Now OK 1885 up to 1990, only 30 men were involved in the game, and there average of $41 million per year someone’s walking in here and able to claim that title. was even a question of whether or starting with the 2018-2019 here and here. There’s more than Being the Heavyweight Champion not Jack Sharkey threw his fight season. It is the largest contract one.’ It’s real.” went beyond just winning fights. with Primo Carnera. ever awarded to a player by an “We thought about going to Unlike other sports, the Champ It took Joe Louis to bring stability NBA franchise. the concert fi rst after the game,” did not compete as part of a team. and honor back to the sport. While Westbrook had a stellar 2016- said forward Alex Tuch, who This was a solitary accomplishment reading Mr. Beston’s chapter on 2017 season, no doubt about it. was later sent down to Chicago that was the epitome of rugged the Louis years, one is filled with He was the NBA’s scoring cham- of the American Hockey League. individualism. It took more than joy and sadness. Louis was not pion and averaged a triple double “Thank God we didn’t,” the Bald- just physical prowess to win the title; it also took only arguably the greatest heavyweight of all for the year, with 31.6 points, winsville, N.Y. native told the strength of character and a determined will. time, but also one of the most important figures 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists. Syracuse Post-Standard. People who have come to the sport of boxing of the 20th Century when it came to unifying the He set a new NBA single season Actually, one member of the in recent years have no idea what an important nation and breaking down racial barriers. Louis record with 42 triple doubles. Golden Knights did go to the figure the Heavyweight Boxing Champion was to does not receive the credit he deserves for all Let’s see. The $41 million per concert. That would be backup past generations. In that period, I doubt there he accomplished. He is given his due here. As year works out to $3,416,666 goalie Calvin Picard, who has was a boy alive who didn’t at one time dream of Mr. Beston writes, “Louis was a light in black per month. On a weekly basis since been traded to Toronto. He holding the title. The history of those men who did America’s darkness, and a generation would never that comes to $788,461 for every went on Friday night, the opening reach that goal is a very rich one that often mirrors forget him for it.” When reading that line I can’t seven-day period. Break it down night of the three-day event. society as a whole. While many books have been help but think of how Muhammad Ali would later daily and divide $41 million by But he would have gone back written about individual title holders, there has mock the aging champion. 365 and Russell will be earning on what proved to be the fatal been a need for a broad history of the era when Louis was the first black golfer to play in a PGA the tidy sum of $112,328 each night. “It was defi nitely a possi- everyone knew the names John L. Sullivan, Jack event, another wall he broke through. I have to and every day — even in the bility,” Picard told Review Jour- Dempsey, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad admit that I was almost brought to tears reading summer, when basketball is not nal writer Steve Carp. He chose to Ali, and many others. about Joe’s days after boxing. This man, who played. dine with his teammates instead. Now, thanks to Paul Beston, the Managing had done so much for boxing and for his country, Of course, everyone has to rest. The restaurant was placed Editor of City Journal, that need has been filled. In was hounded for years by the IRS and relegated So, in a hypothetical example, if in lockdown mode with no one The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights to being a greeter in Las Vegas. Paul Beston gives Russell sleeps for around eight allowed to leave until around Ruled The Ring, Mr. Beston tells the story of this great man the respect he earned and deserves. hours a day — say from midnight 1:00 am. these unique individuals with insight and respect Mr. Beston also brings us Rocky Marciano, the to 8:00 am — he would earn “We were kind of stuck there while at the same time not glossing over their Brockton Blockbuster. Marciano possessed the $37,442 just by being in dream- without much information,” not- weaknesses. If you are not already familiar with grit, determination, and sheer will that allowed land for eight hours every day. ed Picard. “We didn’t know what this history, there is no better book for you to learn him to overcome his physical shortcomings to As if that were not enough, was happening until afterward from. If you are an experienced boxing fan, you become the only undefeated champion in history. Russell also recently signed a 10- when it had all come to an end.” will find this work refreshing and informative. I He was also a hero to working class America. year sneaker/clothing endorse- It wasn’t until the next morn- consider myself to be a bit of a boxing expert and I Following Rocky, Floyd Patterson’s rise to the ment deal with Nike (fi nancial ing that Golden Knights head still found much that was new to me while reading throne ushered in a period when boxing appeared terms not disclosed), sending coach Gerard Gallant found out this lively narrative. to be fading away. Then along came the colorful even more money his way. that all the players on the roster It was interesting to find out that John L. and handsome Swede, Ingemar Johnson, who One thing we haven’t been were fi ne. Sullivan, who is well known for drawing the color briefly shot some adrenaline into the veins of the able to discover is if there were Thus, the Golden Knights and any incentive clauses writ- the NHL escaped one of America’s line when it came to defending the title against sport. Next, we see Sonny Liston, the man whose ten into the contract with the worst tragedies. black challengers, was one of the first people in the stare paralyzed opponents and whose lifestyle Thunder. That’s the one good In the wake of the tragedy, the ring to congratulate Jack Johnson, the first black made him unwanted as champion. Mr. Beston sign because, after all, no one NHL, the Golden Knights and champion, when he defeated Jim Jeffries. Sullivan gives us insight into this complicated man who is should be offered incentives after a charitable trust overseen by also rode on the railroad car with Johnson and his almost impossible to understand. If boxing were being awarded such an amount. Knights majority owner Bill Foley black supporters after the fight. There may have the works of Shakespeare, then Liston would be In fact, we can’t think of one combined to donate $300,000 been an ulterior motive for Sullivan’s actions, but one of the “problem plays.” good reason why a contract to a fund for the shooting vic- it is still surprising to read about this considering In reading the chapter on Muhammad Ali, the of such magnitude should be tims. Additional contributions the time in which it took place. man who certainly saved boxing but at a cost, I forthcoming for anyone playing raised the amount to $500,000. There is so much more. Johnson, who is seen can’t help but think of how different things would a game. Can you? All funds will be administered today as a man who stood up and broke through have been if Ali had made some other choices. A CHOICE THAT SPARED through the Vegas Golden the color line, drew one of his own and would His decision to become part of a radical black SOME — The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation. not defend the title against some of the finest separatist movement that preached racial hatred Knights, the NHL’s newest team, In addition, fi rst responders “colored” heavyweights of his day. Johnson, with was at great odds with the unifying movement came off the ice after absorbing were honored at the Knights’ his extreme behavior, not only offended whites, led by Martin Luther King, Jr. This charismatic a 5-3 defeat at the hands of the regular season home opener. The but finally even blacks, who did not find him a young champion could have done so much to San Jose Sharks. moment of silence comprised 58 good example for their children. further race relations but chose to take a different It was the final preseason seconds, symbolically honoring To quote the author, “As a black man living on path. It is ironic he is looked upon as a great Civil game, so the setback did little to each victim who died. his own terms — not those of whites, not those of Rights leader when he preached separation of the dampen the positive emotions All 58 names were projected blacks, and not those of Booker T. Washington or races. Mr. Beston gives us much insight into Ali’s generated as the team looked onto the ice in a moving pregame W.E.B. DuBois — Johnson had no home in the career, but I think he could write a whole book forward to the inaugural regular ceremony. In addition, all adver- America of his time. But he didn’t have to make just on this one subject where he could go into season campaign that would be- tising along the boards had been the choices he made.” even more detail. gin in earnest in a few short days. removed with only the words Mr. Beston moves through the years concisely Paul Beston closes his history with the years As some matchups in the NHL “Vegas Strong” being displayed. but without giving short shrift to any of the following Ali and ends with Lennox Lewis taking tend to do, this one had started at The Knights won their home personalities involved. In the case of Jack over as champion. In these chapters, he discusses 5:00 pm on a Sunday. But now, opener that night, defeating the Dempsey, a man who would become one of the the bitterness of Larry Holmes and even made me as the game concluded, the play- Arizona Coyotes, 5-2, to become most beloved figures in the history of sports, we feel some sympathy for Mike Tyson. He gives his ers had to decide how to spend the fi rst expansion team in NHL learn he had problems stemming from his not thoughts on why the Heavyweight Champion is the rest of the evening. history to start the regular sea- having served in the military during WWI. It was no longer a recognizable figure. One option was to attend a con- son at 3-0-0. a stain that would haunt the great champion for I read a lot of books on boxing. There are a cert, but a good number decided That would have garnered years. Yet even with that baggage, his magnetism number of good ones out there. However, some to go out to eat. And thus it was headlines throughout the hockey drew the first million-dollar gates in history. are well researched but poorly written and not that 10 of the Golden Knights, world a few days earlier. But Dempsey also brought boxing out of the shadows well edited, while others are just plain awful. accompanied by girlfriends of that was then and this was now. and into the mainstream. In The Boxing Kings, we have the rare book three of the players, decided to go Somehow, those aspects didn’t Mr. Beston shines in this book in that he not that is well researched, well written, lively, and to a nearby restaurant for a meal. seem to matter as much anymore only has done painstaking research, but he is also informative. It fully conveys the author’s love And, it was there, while they as the living sought to come to a great writer who never gives his readers a dull for the sport while taking an honest view of it. If were dining, that the horrific grips with the reality of so many moment. In a chapter entitled The Substitutes, he books were fighters, some would be tomato cans, events of the night unfolded lives lost, and a community covers the period between Dempsey and Joe Louis. some journeymen, some contenders, and a very shortly after 10:00 pm — leaving known for frivolity and entertain- For many, this period is looked upon as a lull few would be Champions. Paul Beston’s work is 58 people shot to death and over ment coped with a contemporary between two great champions, but it was actually truly worthy of the Championship Crown. I highly 500 injured. realism far removed from the a fascinating period. It was during this time that recommend it. Diners got their fi rst inkling world of fun and games.