VOL. 124 - NO. 7 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 $.35 A COPY Bernie Edges Buttigieg, Klobuchar Close Third by Sal Giarratani The results of New Hampshire’s first in the nation presiden- tial primary are in and unlike the Iowa caucuses, we have a winner. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (27%), who edged out former Mayor Pete Buttigieg (24%) of South Bend, IN, with PPresidents’residents’ DDayay U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-MI. (20%). Trailing far behind MMonday,onday, FFebruaryebruary 117th7th was U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (9%). and former V.P. Joe Biden 8%) Warren’s campaign thought their candidate would be fi ght- ing for the top spot but that never materialized. While voters U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-MI; Mayor Pete Buttigieg, were still voting Biden fl ed the D-South Bend, IN; U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-MA; former state early for greener pastures V.P. Joe Biden; and Senator Bernie Sanders, D-VT in South Carolina. Sanders in his victory speech to all his supporters still back Sanders to take the nomination stated that the results of New at his NH headquarters telling or will the center of the party get Hampshire’s vote “is the begin- them, “We’ll be back to defeat behind a more centrist candi- ning of the end for Donald Donald Trump.” date like Buttigieg, Klobuchar, Trump.” While Mayor Pete’s WHAT’S NEXT? The Nevada or someone else? reaction was to say the cam- caucuses are on February 22nd, Many Democrats feel that paign moves on to Nevada and followed by the South Carolina if it’s Sanders versus Trump, South Carolina and we will primary on February 29th. Even Trump wins and wins big. welcome new allies to our move- before the polls closed, Warren’s Is this country ready for an ment at every step.” campaign seemed already shift- avowed socialist who honey- The most energized candidate ing to Super Tuesday, March mooned in the old Soviet Union. following the voting results had 3rd, when 14 states, including The polls thus far say not going to be Klobuchar who declared, Massachusetts, will draw sig- to happen. We shall see. “We have beaten the odds at nifi cantly much more delegates. Meanwhile, the biggest win- every step of the way.” She is Warren’s latest spin seems ner of the night was President also now the leading woman in to that this could be another Donald Trump who eas- the race supplanting Warren. drawn out primary fi ght lasting ily defeated former Gov. Bill All the candidates moving perhaps until convention time. Weld by more than 90 percent. on will be awaiting the arrival A good spin for a candidate on Many of Weld supporters seem- of Mike Bloomberg on Super a bad night at the polls. ingly were actual anti-Trump News Briefs Tuesday, fl ush with his cash The voter turnout this year Democrats who heeded Weld’s by Sal Giarratani and more moderate message in the Democrat primary was advice, crossed over to the GOP which he hopes will resonate pretty fl at, in fact, the turnout ballot to vote for Weld. The with voters during this primary was below the 2016 turnout energy on election night was GOP Lawmaker in Montana Says season. Bloomberg could actu- when Sanders walloped Hillary evident on both sides, but much ally be the biggest Democrat Clinton by 22 percent margin. higher with Republicans. Constitution Allows Killing Socialists winner in New Hampshire with- The Democrat Party appears Warren maybe right about a I kid you not. The above headline for this item out even having been on the to be at odds with each other. long nomination battle between is real news. Recently, State Rep. Rodney Garcia, ballot. Joe Biden certainly There’s a battle raging between the candidates, but she may not (R-Montana), told a Republican crowd he believes looked like the biggest loser in the centrist party establishment hang in there that much longer the U.S. Constitution says socialists can be jailed or the Granite State as he live- and the democrat socialist left. unless she starts to stop the shot for just being socialists. He said this baloney at streamed from South Carolina Will the establishment allow electoral bleeding and soon. a campaign stop and repeated it to a local newspaper reporter. The state party immediately went after him. Garcia reportedly believes there are socialists everywhere. The reporter apparently caught off guard by these remarks asked him to clarify his remarks and Garcia Nazzaro Building just doubled down on what he said. Boston Architectural College Gateway Project Study Report By the way, Garcia was asked where in the Constitution it says socialists can be shot for just Please join us for the presentation of a being socialists. He was unable to say where in the design investigation of how the Nazzaro Constitution it says anyone has a right to shoot a Building can remain a vital part of the socialist. It couldn’t be found because it isn’t in there. North End Community on Friday, He was peddling fake news and didn’t even seem to February 21 at 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro know what he was talking about. Center, 30 North Bennet St., North How did this guy ever get elected in the fi rst place? End, Boston, the Gateway Program of Ted Cruz Now Podcast Star the Boston Architectural College will be U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz decided to start his own podcast presenting the second phase of its study at the conclusion of each day’s Senate Impeachment Trial closing. The trial ends and he runs to his pod- report on the Nazzaro Building. The cast studio to explain what’s going on. He has lots of Gateway Program team consists of BAC followers too. students who have been studying the I assume the podcast is also reigniting Cruz’s political history and current and potential future future. Cruz also has a good sense of humor, something uses of the Nazzaro Building within the rare these days in Washington, DC North End Community with the goal of (Continued on Page 10) keeping the building in community use. The presentation is open to all — please join us! PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 Watertown Sons of Italy To Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Turiello Celebrate Anniversary Nostra Attorney Philip J. Privitera and A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our The Privitera Family Charitable Foundation Named Centennial Honorees ancestry...our lineage...our roots. This year, 2020, marks the Foundation to be an inte- 100th Anniversary of the Lodge gral part of the Piave Fiume MITHRAS Piave Fiume #1036 of the Order Centennial. We are so proud of Sons and Daughters of Italy in our Italian roots and heritage, America, located in the Town and the Piave Fiume Sons of of Watertown. The Piave Fiume Italy Lodge is an organization Lodge was founded in 1920 by that is extraordinarily rich 20 Italian immigrants living in both Italian culture and in Watertown, Massachusetts. charity.” Over the years, the Lodge has The Gala event will feature met at various locations, includ- a dinner reception, live music ing: a backroom of a Nichols L-R: Chair of the Privitera by Pane e Cioccolato from New Avenue grocery store (its origi- Family Charitable Foundation York, and special guests includ- nal location), the Windsor Club, Attorney Philip J. Privitera ing the National President of the Eagles Hall, and Whitney and National President of the the Order Sons and Daughters Plaza. It wasn’t until 1974, that Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Nancy a new building was constructed of Italy in America Nancy DiFiore Quinn. Tickets and pro- at 520 Pleasant Street, and DiFiore Quinn gram book advertisements are became the permanent home the Watertown Lodge, and some available to support the cause. of the Watertown Sons of Italy. of my closest friends to this very About the Organization: Over the century, Watertown’s day remain from Watertown. The Watertown Sons of Italy Piave Fiume Lodge has been a Like all brothers and sisters, we is a non-profi t, 501(c)8 frater- beacon for Italians and Italian- may not always see eye-to-eye, nal organization established in Americans to gather, socialize, but Watertown has always been 1920. It is an affi liate lodge of A depiction of Mithras with Persian dress slaying the sacred and more importantly, take there for me, and I will always the Order Sons and Daughters bull at the Vatican Museum in Rome. part in the Order Sons of be there for Watertown.” of Italy in America. It provides Italy’s charitable endeavors. Privitera is sponsoring the a place for members and their Mithras was the Persian all parts of the Roman Empire. Consistently, tens of thousands Centennial Gala as a dedication families to celebrate the Italian counterpart to the Greek god The use of a cave signifi es the of dollars are raised and donated to the memory of his mother, Heritage, socialize, enjoy activi- Helios and the Roman god world into which the soul must annually, to many deserv- Jennie “Jean” Privitera (1936 – ties, and raise funds to support Sol. He was the Persian deity enter in order to be purifi ed by ing charities, scholarships, 2008). Jennie Privitera adored educational and charitable of light, earthly wisdom, chief many trials before leaving it. and other non-profi t causes, her brothers and sisters from causes. It holds several social of the good spirits, and ruler Those who were initiated into including: the Cooley’s Anemia the Piave Fiume Lodge, as events during the year for who conquered all the demons the mysteries of Mithras were Foundation, the Alzheimer’s well as, the fraternal time she members and nonmembers of darkness. After the death of required to undergo a lengthy Association, the Doug Flutie shared with them at events in alike. Membership is open to Alexander the Great, the wor- series of increasingly diffi cult Jr. Foundation for Autism, Watertown’s elegant ballroom. everyone. ship of Mithras was mixed with tests. A display of a fear-less Watertown Youth Sports, and Jennie was known to say that More information about the customs that were common and unconquerable spirit was many more. Watertown epitomized all the organization is available at in Western Asia, and then it required to be maintained in “The Lodge has been an intri- great qualities she loved about www.WatertownSonsofItaly. extended to all Oriental king- the face of fi re, water, hunger, cate part of the Watertown her Italian Heritage. org. doms. Mithras is credited with thirst, scouring, and solitude community,” says Antonio The late Jennie Privitera About the Sponsor: killing the divine bull, from and all of this was only prepara- Mastantuono, president of the founded the Privitera Family The Privitera Family Charity whose body sprang all of the tory to the real initiation, which Watertown Sons of Italy, “from Charitable Foundation which, Foundation is an independent, plants and animals that are is said to have been terrifying. holding fundraising events, over the years, funded both 501 (c)3 charitable organiza- benefi cial to man. The Greeks Mithras is often represented to providing scholarships, to State and National scholar- tion. It supports and donates of Asia Minor identifi ed Mithras as a young invincible hero, donating its function hall to ships for the Sons of Italy, as to Italian and non-Italian orga- with Helios and thereby con- stabbing a bull or standing charitable causes. I am honored well as scholarships for numer- nizations alike. It has donated tributed to the spread of his upon a bull that he has just to be the co-chair of the 100th ous other Italian American funds for several scholarships, worship. thrown to the ground. The Anniversary event, and to be the organizations, including The educational prizes, causes, The adoration of this Persian sacrifi ce of a bull and the puri- current sitting President during Italian American Sports Hall of charities, and several stat- deity was introduced into Rome fi cation of his worshippers with the Centennial year.” Fame, The Pirandello Lyceum, ues around Boston (including about 70 B.C. by Sicilian pirates bull’s blood formed a part of the To celebrate this historic and others. The Privitera Tony DeMarco in Boston’s who were at that time masters rites of Mithras. event, the Piave Fiume lodge Foundation has also donated North End; St. Thomas More, of the Mediterranean, and dur- This ancient Roman cere- will host an Anniversary Gala to the Cooley’s Foundation, at Boston College Law School, ing the early Empire, it spread mony was called “Taurobolium” on Saturday, May 16, 2020. The the Alzheimer’s Association, Newton; and Dante Alighieri, in rapidly throughout all of the — Tauro meaning bull, and Gala is made possible by the and the Doug Flutie Jr. Autism Cambridge). provinces. His worship was bolium meaning to throw (no generosity of Centennial spon- Foundation. In addition, the The Privitera Foundation favored by the Roman soldiers pun intended). In this ritual, sor Attorney Philip J. Privitera, foundation has donated several was founded by Jennie “Jean” and remained nationally popu- a bull was sacrificed while the Sons of Italy National statues of Italian-Americans in Privitera, and is maintained in lar until the end of the fourth standing on a high wooden plat- Recording Secretary. “It’s an the Boston area. her memory and honor, under century. form. The blood of the bull was honor to help the Piave Fiume The Patriarch of the Privitera the leadership of her son Philip, Striking parallels have been caused to fl ow down through Lodge make its Centennial Family, 88-year-old Francis to the present day. Despite a noted between Mithraism and the cracks in the fl oor to shower Celebration as grand as possi- D. Privitera, congratulated the premature death from an incur- Christianity, especially in old Romans who were standing ble.” Privitera explained, “some Lodge on its 100th Anniversary able illness, Jennie fought every humility, brotherly love, com- below. The philosophy regard- of the fi rst brothers and sisters I and stated, “it’s an honor for day to help people and to make munion, the use of holy water, ing the ceremony is noted in the ever met in the Order were from the Privitera Family and our the world a better place. the adoptions of Sundays and Latin expression “Taurobolio in December 25th as holy days, aeternum renatus.” This trans- belief in the immortality of the lates into “Those who have been DIAMONDS soul, the Last Judgment and anointed with this blood will ROLEX the Resurrection. enjoy renewed sexual vitality ESTATE JEWELRY Mithras is believed to have and the stamina of a bull for Bought & Sold been born from the rocks, and the rest of their lives.” Jewelers Exch. 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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.

N.E.A.D. Board members and friends with Domenic’s Chef Keep Your Valentine Flowers and Owner Damien DiPaola (middle, red headband) in front Damien DiPaola, Owner and Looking Their Best of the Restaurant Chef of Domenic’s Restaurant North End Against Drugs (N.E.A.D.) held a tre- been affected by someone close to us, a friend or by Melinda Myers mendously successful benefi t dinner on Monday, relative that has been affected one way or another th Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like January 20 at Domenic’s Restaurant thanks by drug use.” stated Damien DiPaola, “Whatever a fresh bouquet of fl owers. Make sure your to the generosity of Damien DiPaola, who is the little we can do, does make a big difference.” gift provides many days of enjoyment by Owner/Chef. The restaurant located at 54 Salem The best part of the evening was that friends old selecting the freshest fl owers and providing Street in the North End, donated 100% of the and new came out to support us, stated N.E.A.D. the best possible care. proceeds which will benefi t North End Against President John Romano, including members of Take some time to evaluate the quality Drugs’ programs for youth, teens, and families the original N.E.A.D. board and the fi rst N.E.A.D. of the cut fl owers you plan to purchase. in the North End. president, Joe Sgarano. It was a family atmo- Select fresh fl owers with upright and perky The event was extremely successful with close sphere which is exactly what the group’s motto fl owers and lots of fi rm buds that are just to 100 friends and family showing up to support is: “It’s All About Family.” starting to open. Avoid fl owers sitting in a great program. The food was unbelievable, the The event raised just about $5000.00, an over- foul smelling water with drooping leaves atmosphere was fun, and classic old world North whelming amount of support for the small non- st and discolored slimy stems. End, just like the old days! profi t who is celebrating its’ 31 year! Hat’s off to Consider color and fragrance as well as “North End Against Drugs is grateful to Damien Damien and his wonderful staff for all their hard Adding a few roses for his generosity. He is a fabulous chef and is work and dedication to the youth and families of freshness. Many people love the sweet fra- to bouquets with grance of roses, carnations and lilies. Some offering his talents, his restaurant, and this won- the North End. less fragrant fl owers, derful opportunity for us to raise much needed varieties are more fragrant than others, so like hydrangea, will you’ll need to do the nose test. Other indi- funds and we are truly thankful.” stated N.E.A.D. add the aroma that President John Romano. viduals prefer to look at and not smell their many people desire beautiful arrangement. For them, select This was a very important evening to raise when receiving a money for a very good cause. A lot of us have non-fragrant varieties and other fl owers like fl oral arrangement. hydrangea, alstroemeria, gerbera daisies (Photo by and lisianthus that lack a strong fragrance. Melinda Myers, LLC) Select their favorite color or perhaps one that sends a message. Red is often used to represent love and pas- sion, pink for happiness and sometimes love, yellow for friendship and cheer, and peach for gratitude. Include a card to make sure the message and sentiments are received. Members of the Wilmington Sons of Italy Roses are a Valentine favorite, but a dozen may be out of reach for your budget. A single rose in a bud vase or large bloom fl oating in a shallow vase can bring a bit of beauty and lots of enjoyment to you or the recipient. Or add a few roses to your bouquet of other colorful fl owers. The Fitzgerald Family Once you make your selection, ask the fl orist to include a packet of fl oral preservative and wrap your fl owers. This protects them from extreme temperatures and jostling during the ride home. Extend the life of your fl oral gift with a few key steps before plac- ing the fl owers in a vase. Remove the lower leaves, so just the leafl ess stems are sitting in the water. This minimizes bacterial growth that can shorten the vase Members of the North End Knights of life of cut fl owers. Re-cut the stems and arrange your blossoms in Columbus #1513 a clean vase fi lled with fresh water and fl oral preservative. Cutting the stems on an angle increases the amount of exposed surface area to absorb water. Change the water, clean the vase if needed, re-cut the stems and Maria Puopolo, Nicole Leo, Janine Coppola, add fl oral preservative every two to three days. Remove any fl owers and Friends that have faded to keep your arrangement looking its best. Doing this can double the life of your cut fl owers. Further extend the vase life of cut fl owers by displaying them in a cool, draft-free location. Or move them to a cooler spot at night and back in a prominent spot during the day. Even if you do everything right, roses sometimes bend or droop at the neck and disappoint. This can happen if they have not received enough water at some point between harvest and your vase. Fortunately, there is a way to revive roses. Remove the roses from Laurie D’Elia, Olivia Scimeca, Toni Gilardi, Dr. Joe and Friends the vase. Re-cut the stems and submerge the whole rose — stem, and Friends leaves, fl owers and all — in a sink or tub of warm water. Leave the roses submerged for 30 minutes. Clean and refi ll the vase with fresh water and a bit of fl oral pre- servative. Re-cut the stems on a slant, underwater if possible, and place the roses back in the vase. You will have perky fresh roses to enjoy for a week or more. And pick up an additional bouquet for yourself. Fresh fl owers are a great way to brighten your home and lift your spirits.

Melinda Myers has written numerous books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses How to Grow Anything DVD series and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds Patricia Romano and the Caira Family from & Blooms magazine and her web site is: www.MelindaMyers.com. Wilmington Sons of Italy The Kim Family and Friend PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Letting Love in Our Lives by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING February is the nature is inescapable OUT LOUD month when, despite on St. Valentine’s Day. by Sal Giarratani the snow crunching A medieval supersti- beneath my feet and tion, popularized the bare branches by author Geoffrey Wonder Woman, Greek Mythology, whipping in the wind, Chaucer, stated that And OMG signs of spring seem birds chose their mates to blossom all around on St. Valentine’s Day, I loved watching Wonder gods of mythology. Lucifer seeks me, delicate as the fi rst a quaint piece of folk- Woman recently. It came out a out victims to do bad things. snowdrop. Heavy win- lore that recalls not few years back and I heard the You know that old saying about ter jackets, which still only the romantic over- next Wonder Woman movie is how the devil made me do it? provide us with much- tones of the holiday coming out around June to be However, in reality, we are needed heat from the but also its connec- called Wonder Woman 1984. I responsible for our actions, no cold, nevertheless tions to fertility and can’t wait to see it. one else. All of us are born good get pushed aside in the rebirth of nature. Wonder Woman was a great and bad. Our human nature is stores to make way for Other avian-related movie; good plot, good action, weak. We fail often and end- pastel-colored dresses superstitions stated and a great looking Wonder lessly. However, we have the and cheery patterned that the fi rst bird a girl Woman making it a great guy capacity to overcome our weak- leggings. The lemons saw on St. Valentine’s movie. As I watched it, the nesses. Our track record isn’t and oranges of winter yield being shoved down my unat- Day presaged the career of her whole story line concerning great, but we can fi nd our better to the fi rst tender artichokes tached throat! However, I now future spouse — a robin meant Greek mythology started mak- angels within us. and green peas of the season. realize that the real spirit of a sailor, a goldfi nch meant a ing me think. Why do we believe in some- These heralds of spring get a St. Valentine’s Day includes not millionaire, a bat meant a base- When we think about the thing bigger than us whether in big boost from a major sea- only celebrating romantic love, ball player, etc. In Italy, people Greek gods in Ancient Greece, we Ancient Greece or modern-day sonal holiday that honors all but indeed love in all of mani- celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, remember there were so many America? We need to believe things fl oral and sprightly — festations, including the bond or la Festa di San Valentino, in gods. A god for this and a god for that this life of ours means St. Valentine’s Day, which between friends and the affec- much the same way as their that. Greeks thought there was something important. We didn’t occurs this year on Friday, tion for family members. I also American counterparts, replete a god for almost anything you just randomly land here one day February 14th. This festival of became fascinated by the joint with romantic dinners, cards, could think of. I loved that com- in our mother’s womb. We need love and hearts also revels in pagan and Christian roots of St. and gifts of fl owers or chocolate. puter-generated battle between to know our roots are much big- the sense of renewed life that Valentine’s Day, which stretch The truly love-struck Italians Wonder Woman and Ares the ger than that. I also wonder if accompanied spring, evident all the way back to our ances- may journey to beautiful city of God of War. Also, I found out in the ancient Greeks didn’t pray in its focus on flowers and tors in Italy. This holiday bears Verona, where they will gather the movie that Wonder Woman to the same God, we do today. birds. I love this holiday for the the name of the mysterious under the small stone Juliet’s was the daughter of a god, mak- Maybe their understanding was opportunity to snack on deca- St. Valentine, or San Valentino balcony and ponder the fate ing her a mini-god. just different. Remember as we dent chocolates and bake up a in Italian, about whom many of the star-crossed lovers from Now, we have one God, calling continue to grow and under- batch of red velvet cupcakes. romantic legends arose. One William Shakespeare’s famous him different names depending stand who God is, we grow in However, in the midst of all the tale claims that St. Valentine play. Contemporary lovebirds on your faith. Most religions our understanding of Him. We pink and red hoopla, I will con- secretly performed forbidden scribble their initials on the believe in the devil, Satan or see Him differently stantly keep my mind on spring. marriages for Roman soldiers, walls of a tunnel adjacent to Lucifer. In many ways, one From time to time, even the St. Valentine’s Day will remind while another proclaims that he the balcony, creating a living could consider Lucifer to be best of us has our faith chal- me that love, in all of its myriad fell in love with the blind daugh- testimony to passions past the god of war, hatred and all lenged. Is there even a God? forms, in necessary and natural ter of his jailer and restored and present. Meanwhile, the things evil. Why did He create us? What is in order to make the transition her vision, then addressed heartsick write their own let- I am a Catholic and we have the purpose of our lives? Is this from winter into spring. himself as her “Valentine” in ters to Juliet, or Giulietta as saints. They aren’t God. We earthly existence all there is? Like most other holidays, a letter written prior to his she is known in Italy, asking for pray to them for favors or We search and search for mean- St. Valentine’s Day remains execution. Meanwhile, some romantic advice. These super- wants. Whenever I lose some- ing in our daily existence. All of synonymous with rampant scholars believe that the feast of stitions and folk customs epito- thing, I pray to St. Anthony to us, including Wonder Woman, commercialism. As soon as the St. Valentine’s Day was inspired mize the intense and capricious help me fi nd lost items. Some have a need to believe in a Christmas festivities end, stores by the ancient Roman celebra- power love has over our lives. As pray to St. Lucy if they have Higher Source. It is who we are. roll out the heart-shaped cards tion of Lupercalia, a festival such, it is exciting and comfort- sight issues, etc. I wonder if an Someone famous whose name and velvety red boxes of choco- dedicated to purifi cation and ing to have a holiday, balanced ancient Greek philosopher were I have ironically forgotten once lates, the giant doe-eyed stuffed fertility. Though there is no on the equally unpredictable to re-appear in 2020, would he said, “I live as if there is a God animals, and fresh bouquets of evidence of a direct correlation precipice between winter and see any similarities between because the alternative is far roses. Though I always enjoyed between St. Valentine’s Day spring, devoted to love in all its Greek mythology and our reli- worse.” Amazing what I got the chocolate, this unchecked and Lupercalia, both holidays shapes. gious beliefs today? out of watching that Wonder commercialism frequently symbolically indicate that the I plan to celebrate this In ancient Greek mythology Woman movie, especially that annoyed me back in my single spring is a ripe time for love and St. Valentine’s Day by eating the gods never made anyone line by Wonder Woman who days, as it seemed that the idea regeneration. chocolate in some manner, do anything, they just planted fi nally realized at the movie’s of romantic love was constantly Indeed, love across all of most likely in the form of the ideas in the minds of folks. end that our emotion of Love red velvet cupcakes or brown- These gods never started trou- is greater than all our lesser ies I make each year for my ble, they just planted the seeds emotions. We are all redeem- husband. However, I also will within us. I see a real connec- able not matter how badly we express my thanks for all of tion between Lucifer and those have acted. those whom I love in my life — my family, my friends, even my cat! After all, nothing can melt the metaphorical winter snows NORTH END faster than the warmth that radiated from the laughter and company of loved ones. In fact, we should honor the abundant PRINTING love that we can give to others not only on St. Valentine’s Day, 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 but during every day of the year. 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Introducing a new book by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari, lifelong residents of the North End, entitled: Four Women “Quattro Donne” subtitle, A North End Love Story In the next few weeks this column will feature excerpts from this book. Fenway Park (continued) the anthem was playing, Mom It was then two teenage girls kept looking at Pietro with a sitting behind us made their look that seemed to be saying, move. Betty, a strawberry blonde “What’s going on with you?” with a Veronica Lake look-alike The sight of Cindy sitting on hairdo and too much makeup, his lap was setting off warning grabbed Anthony by the arm signals in her head, confi rming while shouting in his ear, “Hi an uneasy suspicion that was Doll, want to buy me a hot now identifi ed (Is Pietro meant dog?” Cindy, a busty brunette to be a priest?) As for Anthony, done up like Jane Russell, was she fi gured sooner, or later girls all over Pietro. “I heard you would be in his life. She would speaking. You’re Italian, aren’t prefer a little later, but she knew you? I love your accent, it’s so Dad would straighten him out. sexy.” Anthony and Pietro looked Pietro, on the other hand, was at each other, shrugged their planning to be a priest, so what shoulders and decided to have was Cindy doing on his lap? some fun. Pietro stood on his The umpire yelled out, “Play seat, reached over to Cindy, and ball!” All our attention quickly maneuvered her onto his seat “You’re a priest!” She shouted. turned to the game. The boo- and onto his lap. Anthony, who “You’re going to make me go to ing from the crowd clearly was younger and smaller, could hell!” Pietro was now half out of announced that the Yankees not manage the same move, but his mind with Mom’s insistence were at bat. Mom began boo- liked what Pietro managed to on calling him a priest. “I’m not ing. The incident was over, at accomplish. He improvised by a priest. Why does everyone least for the moment. When Joe asking Betty to step over the keep calling me a priest?” By DiMaggio fi nally came on deck, back of his seat, into his aisle, this time, Cindy and Betty were you could feel the electricity and onto his lap. Betty was lifting their skirts to climb back in the stands with every prac- obliging. All the while being the into their seats. Cindy kept tice swing he took. The crowd younger brothers, we kept yell- shaking her rear end in Pietro’s erupted in cheers. Yankee or ing out, “When Mom returns and face driving Mom crazy. Mom Red Sox fan, everyone cheered sees what you’re doing, she’s yelled out, “You’re tempting him for “The Yankee Clipper.” As the going to be really mad!” again!” While she was saying game proceeded, the Red Sox Leave the Just as everyone was settling this, Pietro was trying to steady took a 7 to 1 lead which faded by into their new seating arrange- Cindy by holding on to her rear the eighth inning when the game ments, a voice could be heard end. Anthony was attempting was tied 7-7; DiMaggio contrib- DELIVERY above the crowd. It was Mom the same maneuver when Mom uting 3 of the Yankees’ runs. returning with the peanuts. gave him a whack on the back Once again, DiMaggio was at to Us! “What the hell is going on?” of his head, cutting him short, bat, it felt like the calm before the With a Gift Subscription to the She shouted, taking Cindy by while at the same time telling eruption. The pitcher fi red one the arm. She shouted again, Pietro, “Priests don’t act that across the plate. “Strike one!” Post-Gazette, your generosity will be “What’s going on? Who are these way. Leave her rear end alone.” The umpire shouted. DiMaggio, remembered every week of the year. fl oozies?” Cindy pulled away and Mom shouted out to Anthony, stepped out of the batter’s box, quickly shouted back, “Who are “You’re going to get it when we returned in a second, cocked We’ll send the recipient you, their grandmother?” Now return home!” He tried to put his bat, and waited for the next an announcement of your she was in for it. Cindy hit the pitch. The crowd was screaming. on a brave face, but he knew gift. Their subscription will wrong nerve, the age nerve. It what Mom meant. She would He swings, the unmistakable begin with the current issue was not going to be pretty. Mom tell Dad everything, and Dad crack of the bat, announcing he dumped her peanuts on Cindy who we sometimes called the was back for real. He knocked a and continue for one year. and tossed the box at Betty. Pilgrim because of his puritani- two-run homer over the Green Fill out coupon below and mail with payment to: Anthony and Pietro were up in cal tendencies, was not going Monster, winning the game for Post-Gazette, PO Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 a fl ash, leaving the girls in the to like Anthony’s latest antics. the Yankees, 9-7, an all-too- seats they once occupied as Even Pietro was looking a bit familiar scenario that Boston I would like to send a one year Gift Subscription of the Boston Post-Gazette couples. “Isn’t this a pretty pic- sheepish at Mom’s threat. fans had to once again suck to the following person(s). I have enclosed $35 per subscription. ture!” Yelled Mom. “Two fl oozies While all this was going on, up. Any goodwill generated Recipient Name ______Giver Name ______trying to tempt a priest and a the National Anthem began. by DiMaggio for the Yankees young boy!” The word priest hit Gradually, we all settled down went down the toilet with that Address ______Address ______Cindy like an electric shock. out of respect for the fl ag. While homer. City ______City ______State ______Zip ______State ______Zip ______Saint Nazaria Ignacia March Mesa Phone ______Phone ______by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari

Nazaria was born on January 10, Nazaria later met Monsignor Filippo 1889 in Madrid the fourth of ten Cortesi who expressed his desire to children to José Alejandro March found a religious congregation dedi- Reus and Nazaria de Mesa Ramos cated to re-Christianizing the world. Real Estate Sales & Rentals de Peralta. Nazaria made her First Nazaria left the order on June16, Communion on Nov. 21, 1898, and 1925 to found a new religious congre- Servicing Boston for Twenty Years made a personal vow of consecra- gation. Nazaria founded the Mission- tion to God. Unlike many children aries of the Crusade on December 12, Sign Up Now who are drawn to religious life at an 1926, and it later received diocesan We’ll List Your early age, her family was indifferent approval on February 12, 1927, while Home for 3 Percent to the faith, and grew so tired of her later receiving the decree of praise devotions that they once prevented from Pope Pius XI on June 8, 1935, 3% her from going to Mass. By the time and papal approval from Pope Pius XII she was confi rmed on March 15, 1902, her family on June 9, 1947 which happened after her death. had grown used to her piety, and allowed her to Nazaria travelled to Madrid in 1935 where she join the Franciscan Third Order and more actively founded a home for the spiritual exercises to practice her faith. She succeeded in getting sev- be run but left due to the dangerous and anti- eral of them to return to the Church. religious Spanish Civil War. In late 1904, business disappointments drove The nun arrived in Buenos Aires in 1938. Her the family to move to Mexico. It was there that illness did not prevent her from taking part in the she joined the Little Sisters of the Abandoned General Chapter held in Buenos Aires, Argentina Elderly on July 12, 1908. She was sent to Oruro in 1943. She started to suffer from pneumonia on in Bolivia where she tended to the old and ill May 14, 1943, and was admitted to the Rivadavia Join our growing list of Landlords, Investors, Tenants from 1908. In 1912, she was sent to Spain to do hospital to recuperate, her condition worsened and Buyers of Boston real estate...We specialize in her novitiate which she did in Palencia. Nazaria over the next two months before her death. Tenant-Landlord relations and our sales reach the North assumed the habit on Her order now operates in places such as Por- End to East Boston, Winthrop, Revere and all points North. December 9, 1909, as well as the religious tugal and Equatorial Guinea and as of 2005 had name of "Nazaria of Saint Teresa of Jesus". She 415 religious in a total of 79 houses. returned to Oruro with nine other religious on Sister Nazaria was Canonized on October 14, 617•201•1800 December 23, 1912. She made her solemn pro- 2018, by Pope Francis. The Feast Day of Saint 343 Chelsea Street in Day Square, East Boston fession on January 1, 1915. Nazaria Ignacia March Mesa is July 6th. PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 The Real Christopher Columbus Story Pet News by Carol Delaney, Ph.D. from the Gazette The following excerpt is taken from Anthropologist Carol Delaney, Ph.D., book Columbus by Marie Simboli Quest for Jerusalem. Part fi ve of a six part series. Five Fun Ways to Spend PART V Columbus had discovered — Columbus the Monk thus stripping Columbus of Valentine’s Day with Your Dog And the Third Voyage that title. Columbus the Monk!! Hardly While recuperating Columbus the image we have of the man turned his attention to the today! spiritual matter he considered The Indians with him were of utmost importance — the baptized and thus not enslaved. apocalyptic signifi cance of his He petitioned the sovereigns to discoveries. He wrote: send another voyage and this “Here begins the book or time they authorized not only His job was to go exploring, to handbook of sources, state- the construction of a settle- fi nd the Grand Khan: he thought ments, and prophecies on the ment but also in clear departure the men he left in charge would subject of the recuperation of from their earlier idea of just a follow his instructions … but God’s Holy City and Mount Zion trading post, said they could they just did whatever they and on the discovery evangeliza- make grants of land to the set- pleased and are responsible for tion of the islands of the Indies tlers. Thus it was Isabella, not the terrible things that occurred. and of all other peoples and Columbus who instituted the Here a short digression. I nations.” encomienda system which her- would like to say that as far This came to be known as the alded the beginning of imperial as we know Columbus never Book of Prophecies. That book, design on the New World. killed a native, or took a native written in Latin, is the most THE THIRD VOYAGE woman, or had a slave, yet explicit and extensive expres- Love is in the air between you ing out the perfect V-day treat Finally, on May 30, 1498, he Bartholome de las Casas who is sion of his quest for the libera- and your pet this Valentine’s for your furry friend, but don’t set sail on the 3rd voyage. Three revered as the “Defender of the tion of Jerusalem. It remained Day. think your options are limited. ships would go with him and Indians” had slaves, had several unpublished for almost 400 Between all the paper hearts, Pet bakeries are popping up sail farther south while three encomiendas that were worked years. In 1892, only a few cop- bouquets of roses, and boxes of all across the country, and others three would go straight by slaves, and did not begin ies of the Latin version were chocolates don’t forget about they’re serving up seriously to Hispaniola. Unfortunately, to change his views about slav- printed. Another hundred years the furry family member that delicious treats catered to ani- these went off course and ery until years after Columbus’s went by before it was published loves you unconditionally. Your mal’s dietary restrictions. landed on the far side of the death. But then it was only in any modern language. pet is your biggest supporter You can even whip up your island where a reel group under about the indigenous people The English translation ap- and number one fan, and a own batch of pup cakes, muf- a man named Roldan were in the Caribbean because he peared during the Quincen- special Valentine’s Day is the fi ns, or biscuits. holed up. suggested that the colonists tennial in 1992. Few people perfect way to show you care. 3. Let them pick out a new Roldan and the men with import Blacks from Africa know about it, even fewer have Chocolate is obviously a bad toy. Kids love going to the toy him went of rampages, raping instead! read it. idea and roses would be unap- store and picking out what and pillaging. All of this was When Columbus finally For years Columbus had preciated, but there are other they want, and your pet is no unknown to Columbus who arrived back at La Isabella, been collecting passages from ways you and your furry/feath- different. Stores like Petco and was sailing along what is now Bobadilla captured him and put the Bible and other religious ery/scaly friend can mark the Petsmart have an open door Panama, Venezuala, and the him in chains. His brothers were sources which showed that holiday. policy for leashed pets, and dogs north coast of South America. already enchained and on board the discovery of the islands 1. Do something they love and cats are always allowed to Along that coast he thought a ship ready to return to Spain. was foretold and a sign of the to do. If your dog’s version of peruse the shelves. he was near the Terrestrial Columbus knew nothing of this impending end of the world. For the perfect day involves run- Let them explore the store Paradise (Garden of Eden) the and when guards came to get example: God says: ning laps at the dog park, take and take their time picking discovery of which was a sign him he feared they were going to “I will set a sign among them him! If he or she loves going on out the perfect toy. They’ll be that the End Time was near. behead him. Instead they were … To the islands afar off, to long walks more than anything so excited to take it home and In the meantime, the sover- all sent back to Spain but on them that have not heard of me else, lace up your shoes and start playing. eigns had sent Francisco de different ships. With Columbus and have not seen my glory.” get going. Your cat would leap 4. Arrange a play date. Bobadilla to the settlement to out of the way, Bobadilla took up (Isaiah 66:19) for joy if you joint in on their Valentine’s Day may be all check on the situation. It was residence in Columbus’s house, Next to especially important playtime, and even birds have about the love you share for a terrible choice as he “already confi scated all his belongings, passages he drew a fi nger point- favorite games they like to play. each other, but the more the had a reputation for being and told his men they could ing to it, as we would underline Whatever you do, remember it’s merrier. If your pet enjoys harsh and had been sued by take all the gold and women they or put a post-it. all about them. Try not to think playing with others of his same the citizens of the towns he wanted. Under his rule many While Ovando was lording it about that co-worker that’s species, invite his friends over commanded” in Spain. more natives were killed. over La Isabella, Columbus was been stealing your lunch or the for a good time. Puppy play When Bobadilla got to La Back in Spain. The Queen allowed to make a fourth voyage gift you still need to buy for your dates are always fun for every- Isabella he saw that two of ordered that the chains be but he had only 14 ships and brother’s birthday. Just relax one involved. And even cats the Spaniards had been hung. removed, told him she had 135 men. Isabella warned that and enjoy spending time with like playing with other friendly Columbus had ordered their not ordered his capture, and he could not stop at Hispaniola, your pet. felines. deaths because those men promised to replace Bobidilla. the very island he had discov- 2. Spoil them with a special 5. Have a professional photo had done terrible things to the Shortly, she sent Nicholas ered. He took his 12-year-old treat. You should steer clear shoot. Your phone’s photo gal- natives and he wanted to set Ovando with 35 ships and son Ferdinand with him. of the candy aisle when pick- lery is already full of adorable an example that such behavior 2,500 colonists and appointed pictures of your pets, but pro- would not be tolerated. him Governor over the lands fessional pet portraits are price- LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE less keepsakes. Stores like JC Penny offer pet portrait pack- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court ages, and it’s not hard to fi nd Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court professional photographers that Suffolk Division Middlesex Division specialize in taking pictures of 24 New Chardon Street 208 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 Cambridge, MA 02141 dogs, cats, and other animals. 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Valentine’s Day is called Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com Run date: 02/14/2020 Run date: 02/14/2020 “Unconditional Love” POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 PAGE 7 NEWPOLI On the Aisle ITALIAN WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE Friday, April 24th, at the City Winery THEATRE NOTES BY BOBBY FRANKLIN Pulitzer Prize Winning SWEAT Extended Through March 1 - At The Huntington Theatre Huntington The- and Juliet at the atre Company has Huntington) as announced the ex- Jessie, Norton Award tension of the Bos- winner Brandon G. ton premiere of the Green (An Octoroon Pulitzer Prize-win- at Company One, ning drama Sweat. The Scottsboro Boys Due to high ticket demand, Nottage weaves a tale of trust at SpeakEasy Stage Company) this “breathtakingly timely” and doubt, longtime bonds as Chris, Shane Kenyon (Buzzer (The Wall Street Journal), Tony at the Goodman Theatre, (Photo by Liz Linder Photography) and short-term possibilities. Award-nominated play by two- The New York Times raves Hushabye at Steppenwolf time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Theatre Company) as Jason, Newpoli crosses through time, tellas (the latter performed to “Superb…Nottage is writing at Nottage and directed by Kim- Norton Award winner Maurice culture, and musical styles as counteract the stultifying effects the peak of her powers.” berly Senior (The Niceties at Emmanuel Parent (Romeo and it performs modernized taranta of spider bites) cross paths Sweat was first performed the Huntington, Disgraced on Juliet, Skeleton Crew at the music from southern Italy and with new songs and tunes and at the Oregon Shakespeare Broadway) will now run at the Huntington) as Evan, Jennifer surrounding countries. The instruments, insisting we bond Festival in 2015, the following Huntington Avenue Theatre, Regan (Who’s Afraid of Virginia high-energy ensemble stirs up a more closely with both neigh- year it opened Off-Broadway 264 Huntington Avenue, Bos- Woolf on Broadway, How I mesmerizing sound that melds bors and the newcomers in our at The Public Theater and ton from Friday, January 31, Learned to Drive at Second traditional Italian folk music, midst. transferred to Broadway at the 2020 through Sunday, March Stage Theatre) as Tracey, Greek and Turkish grooves, The wider geographic reso- beginning of 2017. After a run on 1, 2020. Tommy Rivera-Vega (A View Mediterranean and Spanish nances of very regional tradi- Broadway, numerous regional Five new performances have from the Bridge at Teatro Vista, colors, and a contemporary tions mirrors the fates of the productions throughout the been added; the dates are Three Sisters at Steppenwolf sensibility. people who moved around the United States and a stop at Thursday, February 27 at Theatre Company) as Oscar and The award winning group Mediterranean, from North London’s West End, Sweat 7:30pm; Friday, February 28 Guy van Swearingen (The Time was formed around 2003, by Africa and Greece to Italy and comes to Boston in this moving at 8pm; Saturday February 29 of Your Life and Taking Care at a group of Italian immigrants the Levant. These movements and urgently relevant new at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, Steppenwolf Theatre Company) in Boston, MA. Now, over 15 live on in today’s struggles production. Kimberly Senior March 1 at 2pm. as Stan. Actor Alvin Keith (Cat years later they have toured all and crises, as people seek new (The Niceties and the upcoming, Hailed as “a gripping play with on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway, across the states and at home homes in the face of confl ict Our Daughters Like Pillars at the humor and humanity” by Time Novenas for a Lost Hospital at in Italy. They have recorded and chaos, coming to southern Huntington) takes the reigns of Out New York, Sweat is based Rattlestick Playwrights Theater) fi ve CD’s as of 2018. On their Italy for refuge or fl eeing the this play that The New Yorker on playwright Lynn Nottage’s joins the cast as Brucie. latest album Newpoli draws on region in hopes of economic designated “the fi rst theatrical interviews with residents of Sweat by Lynn Nottage, now southern Italy’s deep traditions stability. landmark of the Trump era” at Reading, Pennsylvania. The through March 1, 2020 at and trans-Mediterranean con- These stories move Newpoli the beginning of what could be play chronicles years in the the The Huntington Theatre, nections to humanize migrants. and have helped forge the our nation’s most important lives of a group of friends from 264 Huntington Ave., Boston. Newpoli’s Carmen Marsico, band’s sound, which they like presidential election year in this working-class community Purchase tickets at the Angela Rossi and Fabio Pirozzolo to call “Mediterranean Pulse” / history. who are struggling to stay Huntington Avenue Theatre grew up hearing the ornaments “Ritmi della terra.” “We’re not As previously announced, connected as the local factory Box Office, 264 Huntington and songs in their corner of a strictly traditional band by the cast of Sweat features industry, which has employed Avenue and the Calderwood southern Italy, Campania and any stretch of the imagination. (in alphabetical order) Tyla them for generations, crumbles. Pavilion at the BCA Box Basilicata: The ballads and If it sounds right, we’ll add a Abercrumbie (Magnolia at the In a neighborhood bar, each of Office, 527 Tremont Street women’s songs vibrating with fretless bass or a guitar banjo Goodman Theatre, Showtime’s them reaches for their piece of in Boston’s South End. Or intricate ornaments, the voices to a song,” says Marsico. “That “The Chi”) as Cynthia, Norton the American dream while their call 617.266.0800 - On Line: raised at church or in kitchens said, we compose originals Award winner Marianna friendships are put to the test. huntingtontheatre.org to the thrum of the tamburello. while looking at the traditional Bassham (Yerma and Romeo

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VINCENT “SONNY” Rep. Seth Moulton after drop- Rat and this rodent ranks fi rst LoPRESTI, R.I.P. ping out of the presidential on the Chinese zodiac signs. race would end up supporting The rat has characteristics of Little Big Town Elizabeth Warren but he didn’t. spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, I knew Mayor Pete was out of fl exibility, and vitality. By the Graces Bean Town his picture, too. Ending up with way, I was born in the Year Joe Biden makes sense; a safe of the Rat (1948), my niece choice for him with no personal Danikka was, too (1972) and my collateral damage. I assume dad (1912). Just saying. Moulton still has aspirations of AS A RETIRED COP I THINK political grandeur. When Biden THIS COURT DECISION fi nally leaves the national stage, MAKES SENSE Warren will still be here. As for SJC recently ruled that police Bernie, he’s out too because must determine if a passenger it would seem the Democratic can drive before seizing a sus- structure doesn’t want Sanders pect’s vehicle. The state’s high- Back in the late Sixties either. est court ruled on January 3rd, through 1975, I lived mostly BAKER SEEKS TO LOWER that police must ask arrested in East Somerville where, of T FARE EVASION FINES drivers whether they want a course, I was politically active Governor Charlie Baker has passenger to drive their car and was a big supporter of Rep. plans to overhaul how the home before offi cers impound Marie Howe. I remember how MBTA handles fare-evaders and search the vehicle. The crazy politics were back then. by seeking to slash fi nes and Supreme Judicial Court ruling In 1971, I supported Frank making it illegal to arrest these came in the case against Wilson Mancini for Ward Three alder- lawbreakers. This position is Goncalves-Mendez, who was man. I think he was 22 years one that has been pushed by arrested on August 4, 2016, old at the time. He won on his advocates concerned about in Dorchester after officers fi rst try. When I was helping people of color and low-income pulled him over for a defective Howe, I branched out to other folk being unfairly targeted by brake light and learned there candidates. I remember Vinny enforcement. What part of fare- was a warrant for his arrest LoPresti well, always a great evaders doesn’t the governor from a drug case. Police told vote getter. understand? How about those Goncalves-Mendez his vehicle He served for many years as advocates turning to their race would be towed, and offi cers a Somerville alderman and then cards on this issue. found a gun under the driver’s Country music superstars, times with cuts of note that governor’s councilor. It’s sad to Lowering the fines doesn’t seat during a search. That Little Big Town came to Boston included the foot-stomping, hear of his recent passing. He solve anything. Folks who evade prompted authorities to charge for the weekend (February 7th “Over Drinking,” the soulful was steeped in Somerville poli- fares, jump over the turnstiles, him with gun violations. & 8th), as part of their Nightfall “Forever and a Night,” and the tics, but never forgot his West or whatever you call them now, Police just can’t randomly Tour, and left their mark on ballad “Questions,” before rock- End roots. would not evade less but only stop you and tell you to allow the Wang Center after two full ing the aisles with “Little White There will be a Celebration more. It is a game for these them to search the motor vehi- houses and over two-dozen Church,” and “Day Drinking.” of Life held at the West End folks. They think they’re scoring cle’s interior or the trunk. If they songs. LBT has come a long Much of their interaction Museum on Sunday, March something. Why our governor stop you for a taillight infraction way since they got together in with the audience included how 8th, on what would have been doesn’t see that is beyond me. and then fi nd out there’s a war- 1998, (Jimi Westbrook, Karen much they loved Boston, and his 81st birthday. Visiting hours GIVE BRITTANY rant out for you, the only way Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, their past performances here. If between noon and 3:00 p.m. I HER OWN SHOW they can get into your vehicle and Phillip Sweet) although you wondered if the group has a will be there to pay my respects. Back in January while driv- is by asking your permission it wasn’t until 2005 that they humorous side, you only had to WIPER BLADES: ing to work, I put WRKO on to search the trunk. However, struck it big with their platinum wait a bit before they delivered UP OR DOWN? and Jeff Kuhner was out sick. if they impound your vehicle to single “Boondocks.” Now, nearly it via “Wine, Beer, Whiskey,” the In the wintertime when it’s Usually when he’s out sick, keep it safe, then they can do an 15 years have passed and they latter song cleverly fi lled with cold and snowy, do you leave Holly Robichaud fi lls in for him. inventory search and whatever are still relevant, while spawn- friends with liquor-associated your wiper blades up or down? When that happens, I usually is found is legally found. ing #1 hits, including “Girl names as “Tito” and “Jack.” Recently, I have seen many change stations. Not that I don’t It does make sense that if Crush” written by Stoughton A salute to Elton John was folks leaving them up. I still agree with her views but she someone else in the vehicle native Lori McKenna, “Better their excellent cover version of leave them down and in 40 plus has the worse voice for radio. I has a driver’s license, with the Man” written by Taylor Swift “Rocket Man,” followed by the years have never had a problem. can’t take it. driver’s permission can take and “Pontoon,” plus chart mak- pretty tearjerker “Trouble With In a recent survey, it was found Well to my surprise this par- it home for him or her. Kind ers as, “Bring It On Home,” Forever.” LBT gave a nod to that 66 percent of folks today ticular day, it was Brittany of sucks but that’s how the “Little White Church,” “Day local songwriter Lori McKenna, leave them up in the air. Mine Jennings, Jeff’s sidekick. She Constitution goes. Drinking,” and “Tornado,” as in attendance, who played a are still down and I’m okay with has a great radio voice and I SNAPSHOT OF the group’s four-part harmony hand in several of the selec- it. How about you out there? didn’t switch stations on that TASTE OF EASTIE remains in tact. tions on this album, the heart- What do you think? morning. The night began with the wrenching “Sugar Coat,” and WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO I am thinking Brittany needs strains of Willie Nelson sing- the indecisive yet groovy “Throw FEVER? to get her own show. I’m think- ing the haunting Nat King Cole Your Love Away.” The tasty Back by popular demand, ing, take off Kuhner in the Can classic “Stardust” against a blend of Sweet and Fairchild’s Wednesday Night Bingo for the on Saturdays and put on Live three-dimensional backdrop vocals on “River of Stars” was kiddoes on February 19th, from with Brittany instead. Nothing that set the stage for a night dynamite, trailed by the wind 6:30-8:30 p.m., ages 6 to 9 against Robichaud. l always of pleasure. As Little Big Town swept “Tornado.” A tender ONLY. Price includes pizza and enjoy her printed commentar- slowly fi ltered onto the stage, moment came with the LBT- drinks. Call Laurie for more ies, not so much her radio show. they proceeded to deliver close penned “Problem Child” which information at 617-635-5166. POLICE CHIEFS CAN’T STAND to a dozen songs from their the entire group had a hand in HAPPY BIRTHDAY WARREN’S ATTITUDE album Nightfall, along with past composing, and deals with the WISHES TO ... Massachusetts police chiefs number one hits — “Pontoon,” trials and tribulations of a per- U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley are once again at U.S. Sen. “Better Man,” and “Girl Crush.” son who is different and doesn’t who just turned another year Elizabeth Warren for ignor- Opening with the intimate feel they fi t in. Their initial hit older. I won’t blab how old she ing their concerns and for her “Next to You,” followed by the “Boondocks” exploded with the is. Let’s just say she was a child anti-police rhetoric even as she City Councilor Lydia Edwards album’s title track “Nightfall,” audience joining in profusely as of the ’70s and leave it at that. sought their support for her and BPD Commissioner plus “Sober” and making waves the show wound down with the WHAT’S UP WITH new gun control legislation. William Gross with “Pontoon.” If you came to women-powered, tender “The BILL WELD? The Massachusetts Chiefs of While(Photo attending by Sal Giarratani) this year’s hear LBT’s ballads you were not Daughters,” then proceeded to Former Governor Bill Weld, Police Association fired off a recent Taste of Eastie event over disappointed, if you came to get the audience on their feet what is he doing in the presi- letter to her campaign criticiz- at Logan at the Hilton Hotel, hear them rock — you weren’t with “Stay All Night,” before dential race? What’s up with ing her over her police negativ- I bumped into City Councilor disappointed, if you came to putting the fi nishing touches wasting his time and ours with ity and her refusal to take a Lydia Edwards and BPD have a good time … you defi - on their well-spent hour-and-a- badmouthing President Trump phone call to discuss her recent Commissioner William Gross. nitely weren’t disappointed, as half performance with the Lori and running as a Republican to statements. The event was packed and many their baker’s dozen track list McKenna penned “Girl Crush.” boot? He is so ’90s, isn’t he? His I wondered like the police new restaurants were added to was sprinkled with a bit of both Minnesota native and ship headed out of Black Falcon chiefs how she could have the this always-great event. and more. Nashville reborn Caitlyn Smith years ago. However, I did come audacity to ask for the group’s DOG DAY AFTERNOON 2020 was the year and the did a great job as the warm- up with a good campaign motto support. Warren continues to ADOPTIONS success for LBT and their ninth up act, filling her half hour suitable for billboards and bum- find new ways to insult law First Priority Credit Union album release Nightfall, which slot with a few cuts from her per stickers. What do you think: enforcement. will be holding another day of the band produced on their upcoming solo album titled “Welding America Together?” POSTAL SERVICE ISSUES Dog Adoptions on Saturday, own. The album was the basis Supernova expected to hit the But even a good motto can’t YEAR OF THE RAT STAMPS February 22nd, from 1:00 p.m. for their tour, and from the streets in March. Smith was help his ship. A new U.S. Postage stamp until 3:00 p.m. at its Swift time it hit the charts it has perky and likeable as she dis- SETH MOULTON has been issued in time for the Street East Boston location. been climbing since. They sang played with her delivery of ENDORSES JOE BIDEN Lunar New Year celebration. Check it out. Remember it’s all of the good times and the bad “Contact High.” I thought for sure that U.S. The year 2020 is the Year of the about the dogs. POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 PAGE 9

by Marianna Bisignano

Babbononno never knew the anxious, yelled, “No, I’m only do silk tie, Italian Borsalino hat, actual date that he was born. biz-ee- nessa widda Sidney.” A a new belt, Italian dress shoes, Love is every- When asked, he would say, “Era man named Sidney was sum- and an English navy blue suit.” where in Italy! un freddo giorno di febbraio.” moned, and as soon as they saw Nanna loved the way her hus- From the gondola (It was a cold day in February.) each other, he and Babbononno band looked and was surprised rides in Venice, to So, we celebrated each year hugged and exchanged saluta- that he only had positive com- the star-crossed somewhere in the middle of the tions, Babbononno in Italian ments about his appearance, lovers, Romeo and month. He knew that his birth and Sidney in Yiddish. as he was really fussy. His one Juliet in Verona. year was 1875, and the month For the next hour, Sidney negative comment was that the The language itself was February, but that was it. the salesman and Babbononno shoes weren’t shiny enough and is of great expres- Let’s see, that means in worked their way through the he would have to give them a sion and emotion, February of 1955, he was 80, men’s suits trying to fi nd one “spit shine” to get them to glow and Italian people and it was time for a celebra- that fit Babbononno. I had the way he wanted. are exceptionally tion. I was in my junior year at remembered what Nanna told That Sunday, the entire fam- loving and affec- English High School and had me before we left East Boston, ily was invited to Nanna and tionate. It is not more time to myself during the “Non comprare niente alla Babbononno’s for a birthday unusual to see them sitting close together when talking, holding day than my uncles or father. sbruffone.” (“Don’t buy any- dinner. Included in the guest hands, or kissing each other on the cheek when saying hello or good- As a result, I was asked to take thing too fl ashy.”) This cut the list were their favorite relatives bye. It comes as no surprise that Valentine’s day, as well as Saint my grandfather to downtown supply down even more until and friends, which meant lots Valentine himself, originated in Italy. Valentine’s Day is known as La Boston and have him pick out almost all of the offerings in of people. Babbononno was Festa Degli Innamorati or “the party of the lovers.” Unlike America, in a new outfi t, from the fedora on my grandfather’s size were dressed in his new togs when Italy this day is celebrated exclusively between lovers. The tradition his head to a new pair of shoes. exhausted. When all seemed he greeted everyone, but due to of giving cards and presents to each other is an American import. The family would chip in but I lost, Sidney came up with a Nanna’s insistence, he had to Whereas there are lots of older, truly Italian rituals that have been had to be the escort. student sized navy blue suit take off his new hat. She yelled around for centuries. Years ago, writing letters and sending cards Babbononno was what they that fi t Babbononno as if it was at him, “You’re not Jewish and were used to express love on this special day. Today, exchanging used to call a “Dapper Dan.” He made for him. The only altera- you’re not Arab, so you don’t fl owers, perfumes, chocolate candies, and even diamonds are more loved to dress. He was conserva- tions that were needed were wear a hat at my dinner table.” common. tive, but stylish. The only prob- to shorten the jacket sleeves So the hat was placed back in Say Valentine’s Day and the fi rst thing that comes to my mind is lem was that he was small. At and the pants being hemmed the hatbox it was housed in chocolate. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this romantic 4’ 11”, he was short, muscular, at the bottom. The alterations when we bought it. day than with this scrumptious “Chocolate Semifreddo.” Semifreddo and hard to fi t. I had been going were free, but my grandfather The dinner was served, a meaning “half cold”, is a creamy sliceable gelato like confection. to Filene’s Basement since I was insisted that only Billy the Sunday dinner which consisted Perfect drizzled with crema parigina and topped with chocolate cov- in Junior High School at the Tailor would be allowed to touch of everything from soup to nuts, ered strawberries. One bite and you’ll truly be in heaven. If that’s Joseph H. Barnes on Marion his new suit. Billy the Tailor was after which Babbononno, in his not love, I don’t know what is! Buon San Valentino xoxo Street in East Boston. Since a paesano of Babbononno. His new suit, shoes, shirt, and tie, attending English High School, I tailor shop was on White Street made a short speech, and then CHOCOLATE SEMIFREDDO have been befriended by a men’s across from the entrance of blew out the candles on his Semifreddo al Cioccolato department salesman in the East Boston High School. The birthday cake. He looked over Basement that was an English two men had known each other at me and said, “Giovanni, mi Semifreddo Crema Parigina (Italian High graduate. I fi rst brought since they were young men, and nipote, mille gracie.” (John, my 2 tablespoons butter Ganache) Babbononno to meet my friend according to my grandfather, grandson, a thousand thanks) 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy cream one afternoon after school. Billy had magic fi ngers and no GOD BLESS AMERICA 4 ounces milk chocolate, 1 cup semisweet chocolate, My friend, who was African other tailor would be allowed to chopped chopped American, knew a few phrases touch his garments. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Chocolate Covered in Italian and greeted my We bought the suit and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur Strawberries grandfather with, “E un pia- Sidney fi t it into a rectangu- LEGAL NOTICE 3 large eggs and 1 egg yolk 1-pint fresh strawberries, cere conoscerla signor Contini.” lar cardboard box, wrapped it ⅓ cup and 2 tablespoons sugar washed, dried, keep tops on Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1 cup semisweet chocolate, (It is a pleasure to meet you with brown twine, and placed The Trial Court Pinch of salt Mr. Contini) Babbononno was a wooden handle on the top Middlesex Probate and Family Court 2 cups heavy cream, chilled melted 208 Cambridge Street 4 tablespoons water dumbfounded that a man of to allow the box to be carried. Cambridge, MA 02141 color knew his language, and Once we were ready to head (617) 768-5800 Semifreddo responded with a handshake home, the two men, Sidney Docket No. MI20P0567EA Generously grease a 8.5(L) x 4.5(W) x 4.75 (H) loaf pan (silicone and a response in English. My and my grandfather said their Estate of works best) with butter. Place chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. friend, Lowell, had his prob- goodbyes, a process which took NICHOLAS TOULOPOULOS Place a mesh strainer over bowl and put aside. Stir the vanilla and lems from that point on. He about twenty minutes. I carried Also Known As NICHOLAS S. TOULOPOULOS coffee liqueur in a small bowl, set aside. Whisk eggs, sugar, and salt did fi nd a dress shirt that fi t the large box with the suit and Date of Death: December 07, 2019 in medium bowl until pale yellow in color. Heat ½ cup cream (keep without alterations being nec- Babbononno carried the bags CITATION ON PETITION FOR remaining 1½ cups refrigerated) and water in medium saucepan essary, and a tie that was to marked Filene’s Basement. FORMAL ADJUDICATION over medium heat until bubbling, not boiling. Remove from heat Babbononno’s liking. And, he Once home, Nanna insisted To all interested persons: and very slowly whisk hot cream mixture into egg mixture until did fi nd a Borsalino fedora that that we head to Billy the Tailor A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with combined. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-low fi t his head and a pair of Italian for the alterations. What I Appointment of Personal Representative has been fi led by William Toulopoulos of heat, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of saucepan with dress shoes that were small mean by “we head” turned Arlington, MA requesting that the Court enter rubber spatula, until mixture is slightly thickened and registers a formal Decree and Order and for such other enough, but that’s where it out to be Babbononno and 160 to 165 degrees on a thermometer, about 5-10 minutes. Do ended. He didn’t have any suits me. The fi tting only took fi ve relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that William not let mixture boil. Remove mixture from heat and immediately that fi t him. Everything was too minutes, but the greeting and Toulopoulos of Arlington, MA be appointed pour through strainer over chocolate. Let mixture stand a few as Personal Representative(s) of said estate long, so long that alterations goodbyes took twenty minutes minutes to melt chocolate. Whisk until chocolate is completely were impossible, So, I bought on each end. Billy must have to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. melted and smooth, then whisk in vanilla-liqueur mixture. Let the hat, the shirt, the tie, the put Babbononno on the priority IMPORTANT NOTICE chocolate mixture cool completely. shoes and Lowell threw in a list, because he called the next You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Put remaining 1½ cups cream into a cold metal or glass bowl. belt as a gift, and off we went day to tell his paesano that the You have a right to object to this proceeding. With a hand or stand mixer, beat on low speed until bubbles form, without a suit. suit was ready. Fortunately, for To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a then on medium until it begins to thicken, increase to high and Babbononno wanted to head me, I was in school when my written appearance and objection at this to Raymond’s, a department grandfather headed to Billy’s Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of beat until doubled in volume and cream forms soft peaks. Take ⅓ March 03, 2020. of the whipped cream and whisk into chocolate mixture. Take small store a block up on Washing- shop. A cup of coffee, a couple This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- ton Street from Filenes. He of biscotti, lots of conversation, line by which you must fi le a written ap- portions at a time, use a rubber spatula, and gently fold remaining claimed that he had a Jewish and a cigar later, Babbononno pearance and objection if you object to this whipped cream into chocolate mixture until combined. No streaks proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written should be visible. Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and spread friend who worked in the men’s brought his suit home. The appearance and objection followed by an department and the friend entire venture was about two affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days evenly with rubber spatula. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, making of the return day, action may be taken with- sure no air can get in and freeze until completely fi rm. always took good care of him. hours long. out further notice to you. Therefore, our next stop was When he was back in the When ready to serve, remove from freezer and let sit for 10 min- UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION utes. Invert pan onto serving plate, remove plastic and smooth the Raymond’s. The men’s depart- house, Nanna insisted that UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM ment was on the street fl oor he put on his entire new out- PROBATE CODE (MUPC) surface of the semifreddo with spatula if necessary. Drizzle with just to the right of the entrance. fit. About five minutes later, A Personal Representative appointed crema paragina and place chocolate covered strawberries on top under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- of loaf. Slice semifreddo and transfer slices to individual plates. Once inside, we headed to the my grandfather was model- istration is not required to fi le an inventory men’s suits and a swarm of ing his birthday outfit, and or annual accounts with the Court. Persons Serve immediately, wrap and freeze leftovers. salesmen converged on us. announced for all to hear, interested in the estate are entitled to notice Crema Parigina (Italian Ganache) regarding the administration directly from Place cream and chocolate in saucepan and cook until melted Babbononno, getting excited or “Egyptian cotton shirt, Italian the Personal Representative and may peti- tion the Court in any matter relating to the together. Set aside. estate, including the distribution of assets Chocolate Covered Strawberries The Federal Trade Commission and expenses of administration. Hold strawberries by their tops and gently dip into melted choco- works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, late. Set on parchment paper to dry. First Justice of this Court. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) Date: February 04, 2020 or log on to www.ftc.gov. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Marianna Bisignano is a psychologist for the Boston Public Schools Run date: 02/14/2020 and can be reached at [email protected] PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2020

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) THOUGHTS by DAN Avenatti Troubles ule. But, alas, it didn’t work. Put Smile on My Face Well, now it seems like he is in About This & That Remember Attorney Michael a pickle with the legal system with Daniel A. DiCenso Avenatti from when CNN and and it couldn’t happen to a nicer MSNBC thought he and his cli- guy. I hear he starts talking to The Spanish Flu ent Stormy Daniels were going himself if you mention NIKE to to take out Trump? He got far him. OUCH! The worst flu pandemic in Like most infl uenza strands, managed to keep its death more than his 15 minutes of Mitt Romney recent years was overshadowed the 1918 fl u spread through toll under a million by quickly fame almost on a nightly sched- Is Such a Phony by the horrors of WWI, and yet contact, airborne contami- restricting sea travel. Well, U.S. Senator Mitt the Spanish flu killed more nants, and lack of proper medi- In North America things were Romney was the only Republican people (670,000 in the United cation. Governments, including getting scary. Native American LEGAL NOTICE who crossed over and voted to States alone) than both of the the United States, were reluc- communities seemed to be Commonwealth of Massachusetts impeach Donald Trump. In his World Wars combined. tant to discuss the pandemic especially prone to the illness, The Trial Court speech talking about his deci- The fi rst offi cial reports came for fear of disheartening with entire villages being wiped Probate and Family Court sion, he made himself worthy from Kansas in January of troops and hampering morale. out in Alaska. Many shops were Middlesex Probate and Family Court of a new chapter in Profi les in 208 Cambridge Street Courage. Listening to that, I 1918, but it soon spread on However, by summer the ill- closed and people kept off the Cambridge, MA 02141 a global scale. Its origins are ness was being talked about streets all over America. (617) 768-5800 wondered how stupid he must think we all are. When he knew unknown though livestock is a on such a widespread scale And then, just when the virus Docket No. MI19P5858PM that President Trump would be lead suspect. Its namesake has that hiding it became a fool’s had reached a peak in October CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION only added to the confusion. errand. it abruptly stopped and disap- FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR acquitted by his Republican col- Because Spain was a neutral The conditions of war likely peared almost as quickly as it OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER leagues, he knew his vote was PURSUANT TO country during the war, it increased the spread, with began. By November, no more meaningless. He can now pre- G. L. c. 190B, § 5-304 & § 5-405 tend how courageous he is when became easy to determine how soldiers hiding in cramped cases were reported anywhere In the matter of many people died from it there fox holes, often suffering from in the world. Scientists claim this is the ultimate fact news. MONTANA JASIUL Thank God, he didn’t win the while elsewhere in Europe the malnutrition the strength of the that, in part, this was due to of Somerville, MA presidency in 2012. deaths were counted along with virus spread and strengthened. preventive measures being RESPONDENT End Quote casualties of the war. While records are shaky, the swiftly implemented. Doctors (Person to be Protected/Minor) “We’re not IOWA.” It started out negligible disease had killed at least 50 and medical experts also point To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been fi led — Governor Chris Sununu, enough, especially for a world million people around the world out, observing how rapidly the by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services of R-NH with its eyes turned toward war. by the time it stopped abruptly strand mutated from its fi rst Somerville, MA in the above captioned matter Of the 10,313 sick sailors in the in January of 1919, roughly to second wave, that it quickly alleging that Montana Jasiul is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and re- LEGAL NOTICE British Grand Fleet, only 4 died. 15% of those infected. mutated to a weaker strain questing that Maureen Lane of Malden, MA (or In France it was dismissed as Asia was hit particularly hard before dying out. some other suitable person) be appointed as Commonwealth of Massachusetts Conservator to serve With Surety on the bond. The Trial Court “three day fever” and, indeed, with India suffering the highest The Spanish fl u pandemic of The petition asks the court to determine few were dying from it. The death toll (17million) but, per 1918 has largely been forgot- Middlesex Probate and Family Court that the Respondent is disabled, that a protec- 208 Cambridge Street tive order or appointment of a Conservator is pandemic only caught attention capita, the smaller islands lost ten since it came at a time Cambridge, MA 02141 necessary, and that the proposed conservator when the King of Spain Alfonso more. Samoa, for instance, lost when the world was still reeling is appropriate. The petition is on fi le with this (617) 768-5800 XIII became ill. 22% of its population. Japan from war and the rapidity with court. Docket No. MI20D0272DR Still, the fl u, though it began which it passed also helped You have the right to object to this pro- DIVORCE SUMMONS BY ceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your PUBLICATION AND MAILING spreading (and was begin- its name disappear into his- attorney must fi le a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date LYDIA MUSISI ning to make some headlines LEGAL NOTICE tory, but for many victims who vs. in American Army bases and survived the fl u (among them of February 26, 2020. This day is NOT a hear- Commonwealth of Massachusetts ing date, but a deadline date by which you have JAVIER YGUADO affected huge portions of the The Trial Court future Ethiopian leader Haile to fi le the written appearance if you object to To the Defendant: Philippines when the American Middlesex Probate and Family Court Selassie) the terrors of that the petition. If you fail to fi le the written appear- The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce fl eet landed there with a ship 208 Cambridge Street year would be hard to shake off. ance by the return date, action may be taken requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Cambridge, MA 02141 in this matter without further notice to you. In Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. full of infected sailors) attracted (617) 768-5800 addition to fi ling the written appearance, you or The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been little attention. The second Docket No. MI19C1086CA your attorney must fi le a written affi davit stating entered in this matter preventing you from tak- wave, however, which started in In the Matter of LEGAL NOTICE the specifi c facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. ing any action which would negatively impact AUBREY ROSE NUNLEY the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE August and peaked in October, IMPORTANT NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. would be a whole different CITATION ON The outcome of this proceeding may The Trial Court You are hereby summoned and required to PETITION TO CHANGE NAME limit or completely take away the above- story … MIDDLESEX Division serve upon Lydia Musisi, 10 Floyd Street, A Petition to Change Name of Minor has named person’s right to make decisions Probate and Family Court Department Apartment 74 Building 4, North Billerica, been fi led by Aubrey Rose Nunley of XXX, XX about personal affairs or fi nancial affairs 208 Cambridge Street MA 01862, your answer, if any, on or before requesting that the court enter a Decree chang- or both. The above-named person has the Cambridge, MA 02141 March 11, 2020. If you fail to do so, the court ing their name to Aubrey Rose Ferragamo. right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make (617) 768-5800 will proceed to the hearing and adjudication LEGAL NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE this request on behalf of the above-named Docket No. MI19W1254WD of this action. You are also required to fi le a Any person may appear for purposes person. If the above-named person cannot copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of objecting to the petition by filing an SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at Register of this Court. The Trial Court appearance at: Middlesex Probate and FLORIDALMA GARCIA CORADO, Plaintiff State expense. Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Middlesex Probate and Family Court Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return v. Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, First Justice of this Court. 208 Cambridge Street day of February 27, 2020. This is NOT a JOSE O GARCIA SAMAYOA, Defendant First Justice of this Court. Date: January 29, 2020 Cambridge, MA 02141 hearing date, but a deadline by which you To the above-named Defendant: Date: February 06, 2020 (617) 768-5800 must fi le a written appearance if you object A Complaint has been presented to this Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate to this proceeding. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Docket No. MI20P0614EA Court by the Plaintiff, seeking Custody/Support/ Run date: 02/14/2020 Run date: 02/14/2020 Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Parenting Time/Order of Special Findings of Fact Estate of First Justice of this Court and Rules of Law that fi nds that reunifi cation is JENNY S.Y. LEE Date: January 30, 2020 not viable due to neglect and abandonment. Date of Death: November 13, 2009 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate You are required to serve upon Jeffrey B. CITATION ON PETITION FOR Run Date: 02/14/2020 Rubin, Esq., - attorney for plaintiff(s), whose FORMAL ADJUDICATION address is 1 Center Plaza, Suite 400, Boston, To all interested persons: MA 02108 your answer on or before February A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with 21, 2020. If you fail to do so, the court will pro- Appointment of Personal Representative LEGAL NOTICE ceed to the hearing and the adjudication of this has been fi led by Tammy M. Luk of Arlington, action. You are also required to fi le a copy of MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Commonwealth of Massachusetts your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the Register Decree and Order and for such other relief as The Trial Court of this Court at Cambridge. requested in the Petition. Probate and Family Court Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, The Petitioner requests that Tammy M. Luk Middlesex Division Esquire, First Justice of said Court at of Arlington, MA be appointed as Personal 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, this 7th day of February 2020. Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- Cambridge, MA 02141 out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised (617) 768-5800 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Court administration. Docket No. MI20P0536EA Run date: 02/14/2020 IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Estate of Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. PAUL J. DOLAN You have a right to object to this proceeding. Also Known As LEGAL NOTICE To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a PAUL JOSEPH DOLAN written appearance and objection at this Date of Death: February 25, 2011 NOTICE OF SALE Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of March 04, 2020. INFORMAL PROBATE Notice is hereby given by TODISCO This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- PUBLICATION NOTICE TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, line by which you must fi le a written ap- To all persons interested in the above cap- EAST BOSTON, MA, pursuant to pearance and objection if you object to this tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Noreen the provisions of Mass G.L. c. 255, proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written A. Dolan of Watertown, MA a Will has been Section 39A that they will sell the appearance and objection followed by an admitted to informal probate. following vehicles. affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days Noreen A. Dolan of Watertown, MA has Vehicles are being sold to satisfy of the return day, action may be taken with- been informally appointed as the Personal their garage keeper’s lien for towing, out further notice to you. Representative of the estate to serve without storage and notices of sale: UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION surety on the bond. 2004 TOYOTA PRIUS UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM The estate is being administered under Vin #JTDKB22U240033697 PROBATE CODE (MUPC) informal procedure by the Personal Represen- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- 2012 FORD FUSION A Personal Representative appointed Vin #3FAHP0HA7CR440383 under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- bate Code without supervision by the Court. istration is not required to fi le an inventory Inventory and accounts are not required to be 1989 CHEVROLET P-SERIES CAMPER or annual accounts with the Court. Persons fi led with the Court, but interested parties are Vin #1GBKP37W6K3328612 entitled to notice regarding the administration interested in the estate are entitled to notice 2005 HONDA CIVIC regarding the administration directly from from the Personal Representative and can the Personal Representative and may peti- petition the Court in any matter relating to the Vin #2HGES15515H571219 tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties The above vehicles will be sold estate, including the distribution of assets at public auction at and expenses of administration. are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- TODISCO TOWING Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, minating or restricting the powers of Personal 94 Condor Street, E. Boston Make $20.00 check payable to: First Justice of this Court. Representatives appointed under informal pro- John Christoforo Date: February 05, 2020 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. at 9:00 AM Beagsley Publishing, Run date: 02/14/2020 Run date: 02/14/2020 Run dates: 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 2020 Box 342, Arlington, MA 02476 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani Middlesex Division Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 Author of Boys of Summer made his major league debut on (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI20P0477EA Dead at 92 April 17, 2015 and that timing Roger Kahn the writer who left him able to get 171 days of Docket No. MI20P0598EA Docket No. MI20P0602EA Estate of Estate of Estate of GLORIA S. CONDON wove his memoir with baseball major league service, one day FRANCIS J. COUSINEAU JOHN K. M. HAYES Date of Death: June 23, 2019 and attracted millions of base- shy of a full year of service. He Date of Death: January 01, 2020 Date of Death: November 4, 2019 CITATION ON PETITION FOR ball fans passed away recently. had hoped to be eligible for free INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE FORMAL ADJUDICATION He loved the game and earned agency after the 2020 season to PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all interested persons: a place in the bookcase of base- after the 2021 season. To all persons interested in the above cap- To all persons interested in the above cap- A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with ball literature. He will be missed Phillies Honoring Halladay tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Carol A. tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Jocelyn Appointment of Personal Representative Sexton of Northborough, MA. C. Hayes of Belmont, MA, a Will has been has been fi led by Robert J. Condon, Jr., of and his words will live on. The Philadelphia Phillies Carol A. Sexton of Northborough, MA admitted to informal probate. Antrim, NH and Gail C. Heald of Chatham, Kahn wrote 20 books and will retire Hall of Famer Roy has been informally appointed as the Personal Jocelyn C. Hayes of Belmont, MA has been MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as endless articles but was best Halladay’s number, 34, on May Representative of the estate to serve without informally appointed as the Personal Repre- th surety on the bond. sentative of the estate to serve without surety requested in the Petition. known for his 1972 best seller 29, 2020, the 10 anniversary The estate is being administered under on the bond. The Petitioner requests that Robert J. that looked at his relationship of his perfect game against the informal procedure by the Personal Represen- The estate is being administered under Condon, Jr., of Antrim, NH and Gail C. Heald with his dad through their Marlins. It was the 20th perfect tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- of Chatham, MA be appointed as Personal bate Code without supervision by the Court. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- mutual love of the Dodgers and, game in MLB history. He was Inventory and accounts are not required to be bate Code without supervision by the Court. out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised like many fans, never got over only 40 years old when he was administration. fi led with the Court, but interested parties are Inventory and accounts are not required to be the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn killed in an airplane crash in entitled to notice regarding the administration fi led with the Court, but interested parties are IMPORTANT NOTICE from the Personal Representative and can entitled to notice regarding the administration You have the right to obtain a copy of the for Los Angeles after the 1957 November 2017. I remember petition the Court in any matter relating to the from the Personal Representative and can Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. season. that day. I was down in Austin You have a right to object to this proceeding. estate, including distribution of assets and petition the Court in any matter relating to the Charlestown on vacation when I picked up expenses of administration. Interested parties estate, including distribution of assets and To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a are entitled to petition the Court to institute expenses of administration. Interested parties written appearance and objection at this Little League Baseball a copy of the Austin American- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- are entitled to petition the Court to institute Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of It is never too soon to think Statesman newspaper and saw minating or restricting the powers of Personal formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- February 26, 2020. Representatives appointed under informal pro- minating or restricting the powers of Personal This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- baseball. The Charlestown the story on his death. cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Representatives appointed under informal pro- line by which you must fi le a written ap- Townies Baseball is already He was 203-105 with a can be obtained from the Petitioner. cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, pearance and objection if you object to this gearing up for the upcoming 3.38 ERA and 2,117 strike- proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written Run date: 02/14/2020 can be obtained from the Petitioner. season. If you live or go to outs over his career. He was Run date: 02/14/2020 appearance and objection followed by an affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days school here in Charlestown, you 3-2 in postseason, all with the of the return day, action may be taken with- can play for Charlestown. For Phillies. He and Don Larsen out further notice to you. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY more info call 617-513-5623. (1956) are the only two pitch- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Bryant Loses Grievance ers to throw no-hitters in the Electronic bids for MPA Contract No. W257-C02, HVAC IMPROVEMENTS WORCESTER PROBATE CODE (MUPC) With Cubs postseason. REGIONAL AIRPORT (ORH), WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received through A Personal Representative appointed An arbitrator last week denied All Betts Back in Place the internet using Bid Express until the date and time stated below, and will be posted on under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- www.bidexpress.com immediately after the bid submission deadline. istration is not required to fi le an inventory Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant’s Well, the trade made by the Electronic General Bids will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority until 11:00 A.M. local or annual accounts with the Court. Persons grievance ruling that the play- Red Sox sending Mookie Betts time on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 immediately after which the electronic bids will be opened interested in the estate are entitled to notice ers association did not prove and David Price was fi nagling a and read publicly in a designated room at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, regarding the administration directly from Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909. the Personal Representative and may peti- that the ball club’s reasons for done deal but it got a bit spicy Electronic fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. tion the Court in any matter relating to the holding the third baseman in for a while. The Sox are still local time on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, immediately after which, in a designated room, the estate, including the distribution of assets the minors at the start of the getting outfi elder Alex Verdugo and expenses of administration. fi led sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. 2015 season were a pretext to from the Dodgers but are now No paper copies of bids will be accepted. Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, First Justice of this Court. push back his eligibility for free also getting prospects Jeter NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE WORCESTER REGIONAL Date: January 29, 2020 AIRPORT – MAIN TERMINAL BUILDING, 375 AIRPORT DRIVE, WORCESTER, agency. Downs and Connor Wong. MA 01602 AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Bryant had hit .425 with nine Pitcher Brusdar Graterol won’t The work includes UPGRADES TO FAN POWERED TERMINAL UNITS, IMPROVED CEILING Run date: 02/14/2020 homers in 40 at-bats during be coming to Boston; too many ACCESS IN MAIN TERMINAL LOBBY, BOILER FLUE DAMPERS, AIR CURTAINS, spring training in 2015 but concerns about the health of IMPROVED HYDRONIC DISTRIBUTION, VRF SYSTEMS, PIPE/DUCTWORK INSULATION AND NEW CEILING IN BAGGAGE ROOM. sent him to Triple A Iowa where his pitcher arm and condition- Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020. he batted .321 with three ing! He sounded too good and Bid documents for this project may be accessed or downloaded at no cost to potential bidders homers in seven games. He indeed was. exclusively through https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home in the General Bid listing for this Project. LEGAL NOTICE In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit LEGAL NOTICE with their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE & Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category The Trial Court of GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. The estimated contract cost is ONE MILLION, SIX Middlesex Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,650,000.00). 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cambridge, MA 02141 Middlesex Probate and Family Court The Trial Court In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their (617) 768-5800 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Probate and Family Court bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management Docket No. MI20P0463EA Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street & Maintenance and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the (617) 768-5800 Cambridge, MA 02141 sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. Estate of Docket No. MI20P0641EA (617) 768-5800 Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the WILLIAM A. VINCENT provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Also Known As Estate of Docket No. MI20P0464EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts. WILLIAM ALAN VINCENT PETER G. WISWALL Estate of A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve Date of Death: October 16, 2015 Date of Death: January 03, 2020 LAWRENCE G. ALTRICH (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR Date of Death: November 16, 2019 a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount in the form of a bid bond in the name FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION CITATION ON PETITION FOR of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory To all interested persons: To all interested persons: FORMAL ADJUDICATION to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with To all interested persons: satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the Appointment of Personal Representative Appointment of Personal Representa- A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with agreements contained in the bid. has been fi led by Andrew J. Avant of North tive has been fi led by Steven H. Grindle of Appointment of Personal Representative has The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Chelmsford, MA requesting that the Court Wellesley, MA requesting that the Court enter been fi led by Suzanne Ranger of Waltham, payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety enter a formal Decree and Order and for such a formal Decree and Order and for such other MA requesting that the Court enter a formal company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of other relief as requested in the Petition. relief as requested in the Petition. Decree and Order and for such other relief as wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts The Petitioner requests that Andrew J. Avant The Petitioner requests that Steven H. requested in the Petition. General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay of North Chelmsford, MA be appointed as Grindle of Wellesley, MA be appointed as The Petitioner requests that Suzanne minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Personal Representative(s) of said estate Personal Representative(s) of said estate Ranger of Waltham, MA be appointed as Per- Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or to serve on the bond in an unsupervised to serve Without Surety on the bond in an sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. administration. unsupervised administration. on the bond in an unsupervised administration. The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $3,000,000. Said policy You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a complete details. To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING $1,153,100 February 26, 2020. March 05, 2020. February 26, 2020. ACOUSTICAL TILE $380,000 This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- ELECTRICAL $113,600 line by which you must fi le a written ap- line by which you must fi le a written ap- line by which you must fi le a written ap- The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section pearance and objection if you object to this pearance and objection if you object to this pearance and objection if you object to this 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. appearance and objection followed by an appearance and objection followed by an appearance and objection followed by an affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision of the return day, action may be taken with- of the return day, action may be taken with- of the return day, action may be taken with- requiring that not less than ONE AND EIGHT TENTHS PERCENT (1.8%) of the Contract be out further notice to you. out further notice to you. out further notice to you. performed by minority and women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM responsive and eligible. PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the certifi cation where the sub-contract exceeds $10,000. estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, Witness, HON. MAUREEN H. MONKS, any informality in or reject any or all proposals. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Date: January 29, 2020 Date: February 06, 2020 Date: January 29, 2020 LISA S. WIELAND Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 02/14/2020 Run date: 02/14/2020 Run date: 02/14/2020 Run date: 02/14/2020 PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2020

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

STERLING SILVER — That’s informally become known as REST IN PEACE what it was, the 2020 Beanpot the BU Invitational, before Kirk Douglas Tournament that was played in seeding their dominance some- the Garden earlier this month what to Boston College. The Legendary Actor was a Champion during the 25th anniversary Eagles captured fi ve straight season of the building that Beanpots between 2010 and Legendary film actor Kirk opened on Causeway Street 2014 and then picked up Douglas passed away February back in 1995. another in 2016. 5th at the age of 103. He lived The venerable tournament However, of late the Terriers an extraordinary life appearing does, of course, predate the have been a major factor in the in over 90 movies. He is known present structure, having fi rst tournament — Knock, Knock, for many roles but perhaps is been played during the week Knocking on Heaven’s Door — best remembered for Spartacus, after Christmas back in 1952. by making it to the champion- the leader of a slave revolt in But if there ever was an event ship game four out of the last ancient times. The movie won that served as an appropriate fi ve times, winning it once in four Academy Awards but none memorial to a special occasion 2016. for Douglas. then this year’s tournament Fittingly, the heroics of Kirk Douglas was born Issur was it. championship night would Danielovitch in New Amsterdam, Both the championship game be saved for late in the game. New York in 1916. He was the and the second contest on open- Northeastern scored four goals son of Jewish immigrants from ing night went into overtime, in the second period to take a Chavusy, part of the Russian providing a fitting capstone 4-2 lead. Then BU scored early Empire which is known today conclusion to both evenings of in the third period to narrow the as Belarus. He knew he wanted action. In addition, the large score to 4-3. That’s the way it to pursue a career as an actor crowds, the best for the Beanpot stayed until the closing seconds when he fi rst performed in high in years, kept the energy quo- of regulation when BU pulled its school plays. tient at a high level, particularly goalie in favor of a sixth skater. In 1946, he made his film in the championship contest The strategy paid off with a debut in The Strange Love of with its dramatic end of regu- thrilling goal by Trevor Zegras Martha Ivers, playing oppo- lation action and overtime with a mere 1.2 seconds left to site Barbara Stanwyck. It was conclusion. Just under 18,000 send the contest into OT at 4-4. three years later when he broke packed the house on champion- That score, the culmination out and became an interna- ship night. of a desperation goal-mouth tional film star for his role For Northeastern, of course, scramble, lit up the stands in in Champion. The movie was it was an admirable third con- celebration with cheering com- based on a short story by Ring secutive championship — a ing from throughout the build- Lardner. In it, Douglas plays three-peat — by a school that ing, especially the BU student boxer Midge Kelly who rises once was considered such a section. to the top of the fi ght game by proverbial also ran that some However, the game was not knocking out opponents and questioned whether its presence over. That would come after a turning on his friends. In it, he in the tournament should be NCAA-mandated five-minute displayed the raw energy that continued. over was played to a scoreless would serve him in his career A good portion of NU’s suc- tie and the tournament reverted as a great actor. He received his cess can be attributed to the back to its traditional 20-min- fi rst Academy Award nomina- Douglas was a diffi cult person Because that’s me … I was born hiring of Jim Madigan as head ute OT format. tion for his performance. rot deal with and he attributed aggressive, and I guess I’ll die coach back in 2011. Now in It was just over fi ve minutes his rage to his abuse to the aggressive.” his ninth season behind the into that overtime session that neglect by his alcoholic father. In 1996, he suffers a stroke bench, the former NU player, Northeastern’s Jordan Harris In his autobiography, he said of which seriously affected his administrator, and assistant scored on a power play, giving himself, “I’m probably the most ability to speak. Determined to coach gradually reconstructed the Huskies their third consec- disliked actor in Hollywood. not let that stop him he worked the program. utive Beanpot title, something And I feel pretty good about it. hard at speech therapy, and After a number of success- that would have seemed almost while not fully recovering, he ful campaigns, including a impossible a decade ago. was able to once again make 22-win season in the 2015- But this is the Beanpot, where public appearances and just 2016 season that earned him memories are made and cham- two months later accepted an New England Division 1 Coach pionships won. honorary Academy Award. of the Year honors, the Huskies The Hockey East Tournament Along with his wife Anne, finally broke through in the arrives in March. The fortunes they donated tens of millions Beanpot in 2018, winning the of this year’s editions of the of dollars to worthy causes. The trophy for the fi rst time in 30 Bruins and Celtics will play out self-described “son of a bitch” years. in the spring. But for at least had a big hard under that hard The re-energized Huskies two bright nights in the middle exterior. returned to Causeway Street of winter, the excitement was It is sad to see these legends in 2019 as defending Beanpot effusive, there was glitter that pass. They were from a differ- champions — and left having accompanied the glory and ent and much harder time but retained their proud posses- everything shone in a most managed to lead great lives, not sion of the Pot for another 12 substantial manner. only being successful but in set- months. It was the fi rst two Mondays ting great examples by how they That brought us into the fi rst in February, it was the Beanpot. dealt with that success. Beanpot of the third decade of And this year it was Sterling Kirk Douglas will always be the 21st century. As fans piled Silver. remembered as A Champion. in, it was Boston University that NBA TRIVIA — It was 30 provided the initial excitement years ago (February 14, 1990) on opening night. that Michael Jordan wore The Terriers, who had made another number for one night it to four out of the previous only. Jordan is best remem- fi ve Beanpot fi nals only to be bered for wearing number 23 denied three times, advanced on his uniform for the bulk of to the championship game in his career. Later, in 1995, after thrilling fashion, overcoming returning to Chicago following a two-goal deficit with a 5-4 an initial retirement, he wore overtime victory over Boston number 45 — the number he College. That contest actually had worn in baseball. foreshadowed the champion- But on Valentine’s Day night ship game in a very similar way, in 1990 before a road game in with BC scoring in the final Orlando, it was discovered that minute to send the game into Jordan’s number 23 uniform overtime before BU put in the was missing — some reports say winner in OT. stolen. So MJ donned number Northeastern also overcame 12 — the practice jersey of a an early first period goal by teammate — and went on to Harvard to come away with lead all scorers with 49 points. a 3-1 victory, setting up the However, his individual effort championship clash. was not enough as the Magic In prior times, the Terriers came away with a 135-129 vic- had won so often that the event tory in overtime.