December 25, 2015 Vol. 119 No. 52

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

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Bob ditions: Star of the Day, and has Morello opened for acts such as Jason Lancaster (of Mayday Parade), Ed CampochiaroLouie Shallow GraffeoDom Hawthorne Heights and Alex Preston. BarronRay AURORA BOREALIS David DANCE COMPANY Rosario Trumbull Aurora Borealis is thrilled to Scabin Samantha Josephine Ally dance their way into the new John Christoforo Bennett Di Censo Molinari year at Copley Square and in- Chu Ling Symynkywicz spire the entire community with Sal Giarratani Lisa Orazio their passionate and artistic perience in wind performance. Cappuccio Buttafuoco Richard Girard Plante performance. Specializing in Members have performed with Molinari Daniel contemporary and improvi- the Boston Pops and Boston Richard Preiss Di Censo sational dance forms, ABDC Symphony Orchestra. Angela provides ample opportunities BRADLEY Cornacchio Alessandra Sambiase Alex Preston for growth, performance, and BARTLETT-ROACHE inspiring experiences. Thirteen-year-old solo pia- ALEX PRESTON BOSTON SAXOPHONE nist, tenor saxophonist, vocal- Twenty-two-year-old singer- QUARTET ist, and composer from Mas- songwriter Alex Preston was A unique blend of musicians sachusetts, Bradley was voted News Briefs second runner-up on the 13th combining a tremendous range Boston’s Top Instrumentalist of repertoire and individual ex- by Sal Giarratani season of American Idol in by the Young Performer’s Club 2014. His talent has allowed and 2015 Grand Prize Winner at him to work with artists such as the New England Talent Agency If She Were Home Now, She’d Be Stoned Jason Mraz, Keith Urban, Fall Showcase in Music and Acting. Recently, the Metro newspaper did a news story on the Out Boy, Of Monsters and Men CHU LING great divide in this country over the issue of abortion. It and many more. Chu Ling Dance Academy will also ran a photo of a number of women supporting abor- AMANDA McCARTHY bring color and elegance to Bos- tion, carrying pink placards that read “Protect Women’s Award-winning, multi-genre ton’s First Night with traditional Health.” One of the women appears to be a young singer/songwriter from the and modern Chinese dance, Muslim woman, which might make progressives in this Greater Boston area. She was serving its mission to showcase country happy in their diversity. However, if this young named Limelight Magazine’s young Asian-Americans’ posi- woman was back home in a Muslim country under Singer/Songwriter of the Year, Sharia Law, she would be in big trouble. Remember, was a fi nalist on Community Au- Bradley Bartlett-Roache (Continued on Pages 8 & 9) abortion is barred in those nations as a crime against humanity. Liberals love defending the religion of peace, but never see how unliberal those nations really are. Stuck in the Wrong Place? Haven’t we all felt at times that we were stuck in the wrong place in our lives? Things aren’t going our way? Disappointments? Feeling down in the dumps? Hey, cheer up. You could have been a suspected burglar in Huron, CA. The guy died after getting stuck in a chimney. A homeowner called the cops when he heard screaming coming from up his chimney when he lit his fi replace. The homeowner tried putting out the fi re as his house fi lled with smoke. Firefi ghters rushed to the scene using jackhammers to break the brick chimney, but when they reached the guy, his burglary (Continued on Page 14)

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Res Publica by David Trumbull

As you passed through the towns and cities of the Commonwealth this December, I’m sure you noticed how many, in this secular land, found some place to display a crèche, a public display acknowledg- CATHEDRAL ing the majority Christian faith of our people. Usually, nearby, stood the menorah, a civic statement of the importance of Jews and of the Delving into word origins of seat was in common use dur- Jewish faith in our common life. This is as it should be. can be quite fascinating, but ing pre-Christian times. The It was not always so. In Puritan Boston, Christmas was not combining those origins with back of the chair usually had generally celebrated at all until the middle of the 19th century. historical fact can really open a deep recession which curved In the mid-17th century, when Puritans held political power, the up new worlds of understand- around and sloped downward celebration of Christmas was banned. The Puritans, you see, did ing. In the last two issues, we at the sides, forming a kind of not subscribe to our secular doctrine of separation of church and examined the word “basilica,” arm support. state. They did not consider Christmas permissible in their sect learned of its Greek origin, and The ancients also used a and had no qualms about using the power of the state to deny followed it through the devel- “cathedra longa” which was the joys of Christmas to anyone else, be it Anglican, Catholic, opment of the Roman Catholic a luxurious easy chair, and a Lutheran or even the non-believers who simply enjoyed a bit of basilica as we know it today. “cathedra supine” which looked merriment during the shortest days of the year. Imagine what Our word for today is “cathe- like our modern steamer or deck Puritan preacher Cotton Mather would have said from his pulpit dral,” and its loose defi nition is chair. These last two cathedras in North Square if he knew that a menorah would be part of public “a large imposing church.” More were mostly used by women or displays 200 years later! He would have probably condemned as defi nitive would be, “the main boys, and it was considered to witches any Jews he could fi nd in the Bay Colony. A state-run church of a diocese and the be quite effeminate for men to church, especially one organized around very narrow beliefs, is seat of the bishop.” Delving into stretch out on them. There are not likely to deal gently with other faiths or persons of no faith. the word “bishop” we come up records of some cathedra being Now we have freedom! Under our 1787 Federal Constitution, the with its Greek root “episkopos,” used at the dining tables, but United States may not establish a state church. The Fourteenth meaning overseer, and we also the “triclinia” (dining couches) Amendment, added in 1868, extended that prohibition to the find that in some historical seemed to be preferred, as States. Recognition of the universal right of freedom to practice sketches the overseers were their use was considered to be religion is part of the fundamental charter of our nation. Sadly, not only called bishops, but a mark of greater distinction. some today are attempting to change that fundamental under- presbyters as well. It follows The seats of the cathedra were standing of the place of religion in our secular republic. From then, that from the word bishop not padded, but comfortable some liberal politicians we are increasingly hearing the phrase we went to overseer, episkopos cushions and back pads were “freedom of worship” in place of the traditional American doctrine (or Episcopal), and presbyter often used. Another style of of “freedom of religion.” “Freedom of worship” merely guarantees (or Presbyterian). Now, going cathedra was what we know as the right to gather in church, synagogue, or other place of wor- full circle, we fi nd that the seat a sedan chair (enclosed on all ship for the liturgies or services of our denominations. Freedom to of the bishop is properly called sides and provided with doors). practice one’s religion goes beyond that, and recognizes the civic “cathedra.” This kind of conveyance was aspects of faith. That includes the public display of nativity scenes Any Latin-English dictionary equipped with long poles for and menorah (yes, that is the correct plural of menorah; my two tells us that cathedra is a chair, applied particularly to the seat the porters. years of Hebrew in college fi nally comes in handy). Those public cushioned seat, litter, sedan, that had a backrest, but with displays of faith are important reminders that not only do we have or professional chair. History no well defi ned arms and often NEXT WEEK: no state religion but that the state itself is not our religion. It is tells us that the word cathedra made of wickerwork. This kind The Early Christian Church (Continued on Page 13) Happy Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Happy New Year Holidays STATE REPRESENTATIVE Sal from Adrian LaMattina & Family MADARO BOSTON CITY COUNCILOR - DISTRICT 1

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Looking back one year ago, the ing the 1940s, my grandmother last twelve months have had their share of ups and downs. Nice had to exercise great caution things happened, like the news my daughter will be getting mar- walking down the street on New ried in the late spring to a nice guy from a nice family. I also lost Year’s Eve, for people threw old friends, which happens a lot once you start getting older. I also or unused or broken items from lost a great cousin a few months ago. She wasn’t just a relative, their windows, all in the name she was a great friend, too. I will miss her smile, and plan to stay of making a fresh start in the in touch with her family, because in the end all we really have is New Year! our family. Everyone else comes and goes like ships in the night, While I do not throw things but our family is a constant reminder of who we are and how we out my window, I do celebrate all fi t into the big picture of life. New Year’s Eve in a traditional I had to laugh with all the Star Wars hype out there. I remember Christmas does not end good fortune. and folksy manner with my standing in a very long line at a movie theatre on Cambridge Street once the page marked “Decem- New Year’s Eve feels differ- family. We gather at my aunt’s in what is left of the old West End to see the very fi rst Stars Wars. ber 25th” fl ies off the calendar. ent than all the other days of house and enjoy a special meal That was some 37 years ago. OUCH! True, radio stations stop play- year, carrying with it a palpable that ends with my chocolate- You won’t see me talking politics too much as we close out the ing carols like “Have Yourself aura of anticipation and hope. and-vanilla marbled ring cake year. This is a time of refl ection on our lives. It is kind of like a a Merry Little Christmas” and I see people going about their for dessert. Ring cakes are tune-up at the mechanic’s or a check-up at the doctor’s. We take “Sleigh Ride” on permanent daily business — walking a another lucky food for New a break and just refl ect on the direction our life took and tune our rotation. Yes, the presents dog, shopping at a supermar- Year’s Eve, since their shape inner being’s GPS to the road yet taken. I think of Christmas and under the tree have been un- ket, driving home for work — symbolizes the cycle of the year. the birth of Christ, I think of childhood memories of Santa Claus, wrapped, revealing the delights yet overlapping these scenes I love to listen to my grand- and I also think of the poet Robert Frost, and those two roads hidden inside. However, the of everyday life is the electric mother’s stories of ancient New in front of us. Which will we take, and will we really choose the celebrations of Christmas con- buzz of nostalgia and optimism, Year’s traditions in the small right one for ourselves. I expect to continue to both laugh and cry tinue for a while after the holi- the profound knowledge that Italian town of her youth, such some more. Some things rarely change. I do hope that laughing day proper has come to a close. the old year is giving way to a as the practice of sweeping out will be even more often, because without a good sense of humor, According to old tradition and new and exciting start. I believe the door with a broom in order how much worse things could be. I also think of others who are that famous song about five that even the twilight sky looks to chase the old year away. My less fortunate than most of us at this time of the year, and I try golden rings, there are actually special on New Year’s Eve, glow- family plays Bingo together, to help them. We are only here on this Earth for a short time in twelve days of Christmas. These ing with a gem-toned dark blue which is known as tombola in the scope of eternity. days begin on the 25th and do shade indicative of the slowly Italian. Games of chance are Resolutions are made at this time of year. Lots of them. Most get not end until January 6th, which lengthening days. The marked popular parts of New Year’s cel- quickly broken. My resolution is to become a better human being. is the feast of the Epiphany. uniqueness of New Year’s Eve ebrations around the world, for To become kinder and more helpful to others. And to appreciate In Italy, each of the Twelve is what has led a number of they symbolize the unexpected love and share it with others. Enjoy this period of rest and refl ec- Days is imbued with a special luck-bringing folk traditions to thrill of good luck. We watch tion. We all need it to get ready for the road that awaits us. significance. December 26th, surround this holiday. Since the televised New Year’s fes- for example, is St. Stephen’s New Year’s Eve is laden with tivities in New York, and when Day, la Festa di San Stefano in so much insecurity — will the the famed Times Square ball Happy Holidays Italian. During this day, Ital- new year be worse or better fi nally drops all the way down ians visit family or go skiing in than the last? — a smattering at midnight, we hug and kiss mountain resorts. Indeed, the of superstitions seek to increase and wish each other a happy CLIP & DIP, Inc. Twelve Days of Christmas all people’s good fortune in the New Year. This is my favorite Grooming of All Breeds contain a magical and mystical next twelve months. 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Superstition and see family members who were especially adept at chas- decrees that the way you start are visiting from overseas. How- ing evil spirits away. Certain the year is the way you will Dal ever, I also spend these days foods also bestow good fortune end it, so I like to spend New preparing for one of my favorite in the upcoming year. In Italy, Year’s Day doing a little bit of holidays and what I believe to the main lucky New Year’s food the things that I love, such as C.A.S.IT., be the most mysterious date of are lentils, which are thought writing, reading, baking and the Twelve Days of Christmas: to resemble coins, and as such watching a movie. Last year, New Year’s Eve. Filled with folk- bring prosperity. They are usu- I woke up late on New Year’s Un Mondo Di Auguri! lore and tradition, the twinned ally eaten with a spicy pork sau- Day and walked to the gym on holidays of New Year’s Eve and sage known as cotechino. My the other side of my townhouse New Year’s Day ring in a fresh grandmother fondly remembers complex. As I walked down the new beginning with luck and a quirky luck ritual enacted in quiet street, I noticed that the sun seemed brighter and that the snow twinkled like it was Uff. M. Gioconda Motta, President BUON NATALE made of diamonds. Even the bird songs sounded happier! It 37 Water Street, Suite #4, Wakefi eld, MA 01880 was such a wonderful feeling, 781-224-0532 | [email protected] | www.casit.org

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With the New Year set to begin asked ‘Why did you go?’ Horst because they faced death by next Friday, I want to share a leaned his large upper body unforgiving nationalist citizens. story about friends of my par- forward, his thick German Horst returned to Germany ents that refl ects these diffi cult baritone accent dropping to an to marry his wonderful wife days of conflict abroad and eerie whisper from another era: Waltraud (“Wally” as she was how ensuing events are pulling “Because Hitler needed soldiers, affectionately called) in 1948. America towards monetary, not lawyers.” They raised four children: military, and human aid to a Nearly 400,000 German sol- Dieter, Hans, Barbara and new generation of immigrants. diers stayed in Prisoner of War Gisela. Both sons were born in Horst was a young man at- (POW) camps in several commu- Germany; their daughters were tending the University of Munich nities scattered across the rural born in America after Horst and in Germany when the call to reaches of America’s heartland, Wally settled into their new duty arrived at his city dwelling. South, Southwest, and Upstate life. Dieter, the eldest child, That one telephone call he feared New York. My understanding answered his call to action in more than any other changed is that Horst stayed at a POW the Vietnam War in 1968. The his plans and his life as he left camp in Oswego, near the Marine Corps Corporal died two to serve in the German Luftwaffe Pennsylvania border. Because years after the Fall of Saigon, in Nazi-occupied Europe in of labor shortages created by in 1977, as a result of wounds 1938. the war, America desperately suffered in action. At a spirited conversation required laborers at farms, Horst’s iron-clad rules kept his in my childhood home during plants, and factories. Over 500 children from leaving the family dinner on a warm Sunday in POW camps were built. property. He feared neighbors August of 1982, I needed to The POWs returned to Ger- would learn his military past as understand why he enlisted to many after the end of WWII, a pilot in the Nazi Luftwaffe (air go to a war he disdained. So I but many feared going back force). Wally was a secretary in a local hospital’s billing offi ce in Buon Natale my hometown. She had been a teacher in her Germany home- town prior to and during the war. For more than 30 years, Horst worked as a mechanic at a Ford Motor plant. At that family dinner in 1982, I boasted that my dad fl ew 47 sorties over Germany. Horst paused from fi nishing his meal. “Your father flew forty-seven Happy Holidays sorties. I flew four-hundred seventy,” he shouted. Horst’s smile widened while J.M. MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fitting • Fire Sprinklers • Backfl ow Preventers (Continued on Page 14) COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL 24 - HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Happy Holidays Happy Holidays (617) 561-4733 L’Osteria LICENSED & INSURED Fine Italian Cuisine Proprietors VISIONK Happy Holidays from Nicky & Paolina Rita & Lisa O DiPietrantonio N RTH 104 Salem Street 617.723.7233 419 Broadway North End 125 Salem Street Dr. Paul M. Cangiano Everett, MA 02149 Optometrist Boston, MA 02113 North End, Boston www.everettbank.com e: [email protected] 617-723-7847 email: [email protected] o: 617.227.2010 Member FDIC www.losteria.com www.lagalleria33.com Member SIF f: 617.227.1997

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It’s been a Show with Jay Leno and has also ap- (Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 8:00 while since Adele said “Hello” to Boston, peared on Late Show with David Letter- pm) and New Year’s Day, (Friday, Janu- but the Grammy-winning singer is head- man, becoming the fi rst South African ary 1, 2016 at 3:00 pm) will once again ing back to town next year! The English stand-up comedian to appear on either soar — not only with champagne and megastar released the North American BUON NATALE! late night show. He’s slated to do the chocolates — but this year with Anto- dates for her “Adele Live 2016” tour last Jimmy Kimmel Show in January. His nio Vivaldi! The Four Seasons, Vivaldi’s week, which will be her fi rst extensive Showtime comedy special, Trevor Noah: ~The Lombardo Family~ most popular work, will feature Boston concert series on the continent in fi ve African American premiered in 2013 and Baroque’s concertmaster Christina Day years. The tour is set to kick off in St. he took over for John Stewart on The Martinson as she takes center stage in Paul, Minnesota, on July 5 and will wrap BUON NATALE! Daily Show in September. this mesmerizing and celebratory con- up November 15 in Mexico City. Tickets certo. Martinson is featured in Boston went fast, so fi nd a friend who got some Baroque’s recording of this work. Many and be very nice to them! BUON NATALE! of the movements of Vivaldi’s Four Sea- SPECIAL sons have been used in movies like Tin ORPHEUM THEATRE BUON NATALE! Cup, Spy Game, A View to Kill, What 1 Hamilton Place, Boston, MA EVENTS Lies Beneath, White Chicks, Saved!, 617-482-0106 Pacifi c Heights, The Other Sister . . . the www.OrpheumTheatreBoston.com THE BEEHIVE list keeps going. These two concerts BONNIE RAITT — March 29, 2016. 541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA will also include Vivaldi’s Concerto for Bonnie Lynn Raitt is an American www.BeehiveBoston. com Sopranino Recorder, featuring Aldo blues singer, songwriter and slide 617-423-0069 Abreu on recorder. George Frideric guitar player. During the 1970s, Raitt THE BEEHIVE BALL NEW YEAR’S Handel’s Concerto Grosso in D, op. 6, released a series of roots-influenced EVE 2016 — December 31, 2015-Janu- BUON NATALE!NATALE! no. 5 completes the festive program. albums which incorporated elements of ary 1, 2016. Break out the bubbly and There will be champagne and chocolates blues, rock, folk and country. In 1989, make your resolutions! Celebrate 2016 at intermission. Be sure to put this fabu- after several years of critical acclaim in style at The Beehive’s New Year’s Eve Celebrating Over 51 Years! lous concert on your calendar! but little commercial success, she had Extravaganza. It’s a night of bohemian a major return to form with the release decadence and eccentric fun. Spend the TD GARDEN of her album Nick of Time. The follow- evening exploring your senses, imbibing 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA ing two albums Luck of the Draw (1991) and dancing to New York supergroup 617-624-1050 and Longing in Their Hearts (1994) were People’s Champs. This all-star band www.TDGarden.com also multi-million sellers generating combines the hottest dance rhythms BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND several hit singles, including “Some- from West Africa and South America THE E STREET BAND — Febru- thing to Talk About,” “Love Sneakin’ Up with retro-futurist synth tones, craft- ary 4, 2016. Bruce Springsteen and the on You,” and the ballad “I Can’t Make ing them into indie songs with Stevie E Street Band launch The River Tour, You Love Me” (with Bruce Hornsby on Wonder-esque lyrics. Critics say they are a nine-week North American trek, on piano). Raitt has received 10 Grammy “Well on their way to becoming NYC’s de January 16th in Pittsburgh. The an- Awards. She is listed as number 50 in facto Funk and Afrobeat experience.” nouncement of the tour coincides with Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Chef Gregory Torrech will feature a de- the release of The Ties That Bind: The Greatest Singers of All Time and num- lectable buffet of hors d’oeuvres and des- River Collection, a comprehensive look ber 89 on their list of the 100 Greatest serts. Toast the evening with The Bee- at the era of the 1980 The River album Guitarists of All Time. hive’s selection of Champagnes! Must that Rolling Stone calls “Springsteen’s be 21 or over. To purchase tickets, log best archival release yet.” on to www.beehive2016.eventbrite.com. CARRIE UNDERWOOD — Febru- THEATER ary 23, 2016. Seven-time Grammy TD GARDEN winner and Pollstar’s three-time top BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA female country touring artist, Carrie 539 Washington St., Boston, MA 617-624-1050 Underwood, who just released her fi fth 617-259-3400 www.TDGarden.com studio album, Storyteller. “I can’t wait www.BostonOperaHouse.com UFC FIGHT NIGHT — January 17, to play new music from Storyteller for THE NUTCRACKER — Now through 2016. A world title will be on the line the fans,” shares Underwood. “I am December 31, 2015. Mikko Nissinen’s when the Octagon® touches down in so blessed to have this career and get to The Nutcracker captures your imagina- Boston. UFC bantamweight champion do the things I do, but there is nothing tion and transports you to a magical TJ Dillashaw seeks to defend his crown like that moment when I get to step onto world of brave toy soldiers and dancing for the third consecutive time when the stage to sing and all the fans are candy canes. Follow Clara as she em- he meets former WEC® and UFC® singing along with me.” The Storyteller barks on her journey fi lled with colorful bantamweight champion Domi- Tour — Stories in the Round will be Un- characters, breathtaking costumes, and nick Cruz. The last time UFC was in derwood’s fi rst tour “in the round.” With majestic scenery. Boston, Irish sensation Conor McGregor the stage in the middle of the arena fl oor, PIPPIN — February 2-14, 2016. A earned a title shot with a second round the 360-degree setting will allow fans young prince sets out on a journey to knockout of Dennis Siver in January on all sides of the arena to get a very fi nd the ultimate meaning of life in the 2015. Continuing with the tradition intimate and unique concert experience. vaudevillian spectacular of Pippin, from of bringing great events to Beantown, JANET JACKSON — February 26, Godspell creator Stephen Schwartz. Told Dillashaw (13-2), looks to prove he is 6 Billings Street, Randolph, MA 2016. Janet Jackson’s tour is not by a roving cast of an anachronistic the undisputed champ of the 135-pound only Unbreakable, it is now unstop- acting troupe, the musical fi rst wowed division. With three fi nishes in as many pable thanks to her fans across North audiences in 1972, seducing them with title bouts, Dillashaw has made his way America. The recent BET Awards’ Ulti- an astonishing musical fable set to a to No. 5 spot on the pound-for-pound Visit us on FACEBOOK mate Icon honoree, multiple GRAMMY® rousing 1970’s rock score, including list and proves he’s one of the best Award-winner and multi-platinum sell- the hits “Magic to Do” and “I Guess I’ll fi ghters in bantamweight history. Cruz ing artist announced a 2nd North Ameri- Miss the Man.” With elements of sur- (20-1), is considered by many to be can leg to her Unbreakable World Tour, realism and naughtiness, there is a the toughest competition to challenge with an additional 27 new cities added moving core to this quest for fulfi lment, for Dillashaw’s belt. As a former title- to what has become one of the most told through a medieval fable that still holder, he’s no stranger to championship highly-anticipated international tours. connects with contemporary audiences. rounds and is looking to regain the title. PAGE 12 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 25, 2015

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! Year. Hawn, 70, and Russell, COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Christmas is the time of the 64, have been a couple since SSFINGIFINGI ““sfeen-gee”sfeen-gee” Fried Dough Treats year when Santa Claus comes starring together in the 1984 3 yeast packets (1/4 oz. each) 2 tablespoons sugar down the chimney, and your comedy Swing Shift and have 2-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon salt savings go down the drain. one son together, former hockey (105 to 115°F) A sprinkle of cinnamon Born on this day: Humphrey player Wyatt Russell. Kurt also 2/3 cup vegetable oil (optional) Bogart, Cab Calloway, Tony helped bring up Hawn’s two The worst resignation! In 3-1/2 cups fl our Martin, Sissy Spacek, and children from her previous 1978, a disgruntled worker also Anwar Sadat, Egyptian marriage, Kate and Oliver walked into the offi ce of Louis FOR FRYING: president. And on this day, Hudson. “All their relatives are Polk, acting public health com- 1 quart vegetable oil - 1 four-quart saucepan or deep fryer W.C. Fields and Charlie Chaplin thrilled,” said an insider, who missioner of Philadelphia, and In a ten-inch bowl, mix yeast with lukewarm water. Stir to dis- passed away. Amen. said the nuptials are “going to tendered his resignation by solve yeast. Add oil. Gradually add fl our, cinnamon (optional), and Carlo Scostumato says, “It’s be cowboy hats, horses and chain sawing Polk’s desk in half salt, blending all ingredients to form a SOFT dough. Cover and let always charming to see little rock ‘n’ roll.” as the horrifi ed Polk sat there. rise to double its size. children lined up waiting to talk Wow! Kate Middleton wanted Huh? On February 21, 1968, Punch down and let rise again. Repeat two more times. to the department store Santa to take up boxing to stay fi t, but Mike Mealey, 33 an Irish bar- FRYING: Heat oil in small deep fryer or saucepan until hot. With Claus — some with parents, Queen Elizabeth won’t permit it, tender living in London, was teaspoon, drop portions of mixture into hot oil. They will fall to some with lists, and some with said the National Enquirer. The buried in a coffin lined with bottom and rise slowly. Remove with slotted spoon when golden chicken pox.” Duchess of Cambridge decided foam rubber with two holes cut brown all over. Place in large bowl. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Last Christmas a stingy father to sign up with a boxing coach into the lid through which he Serve hot or cooled. told his little children that after seeing how regular spar- received food, water, and air. NOTE: I remember waiting to see Mama mix her dough at Christ- Santa Claus had been drafted ring sessions with a trainer had The doughty barkeep remained mas time. Zio Nino and Zia Marianna’s (Papa’s uncle and aunt) into the Army. helped her sister, Pippa, get in eight feet underground for a top-fl oor apartment became a gathering place for relatives and During World War II, we were terrifi c shape. But when Prince record sixty-one days, emerg- friends on many holidays. What I remember most was seeing Zia st held up in a cellar in Belgium William, the second in line to ing April 21 , The Queen of Marianna, Mama and other women help to fry the Sfi ngi. The odor at the beginning of the Battle the throne, told the Queen England’s birthday. Apparently, of frying dough was evident in the apartment and throughout the of the Bulge. One of our guys about his wife’s desire to get Mealey developed an appetite corridors of 39 Charter Street. My cousins and I served the hot, mentioned it was Christmas. in the ring, the monarch was for premature burial during his fried, sugared dough to guests arriving for supper. “Shut up! Shut up!” none of us indignant, proclaiming, “Mothers former days as a gravedigger in The youngsters who had not fallen asleep after supper were wanted to be reminded it was of future kings do not hit each Ireland. welcomed to joined our parents in the games of Lotto (Bingo) Christmas. other with boxing gloves.” Free-form insults, after Harper with the other guests. A display of fruit, nuts, Cannalicchi, Carol Suchman is a real life Equal time, after NBC agreed Collins said it was publishing Cassattedi, Sfi ngi, or Strufoli remained available for all to enjoy Santa Claus. The Manhattan to give 12 minutes of free air- a “treasury of spoken poetry” until we departed for home. business woman was walking time to Republican presidential based on three decades of vari- near her downtown home, when candidates John Kasich, Mike ous interviews, speeches, and Buon Natale she noticed that a neighborhood Huckabee, Jim Gilmore, and tweets by Donald Trump. Will Season’s Greetings toy store had recently shut Lindsay Graham, who had it become a best seller? Ugh. down. Suchman, who for years complained Donald Trump We collaborated with the DIAMONDS JOSEPH bought birthday gifts for chil- got an unfair boost by hosting great musicologist Al Natale. ROLEX dren in the foster system, was Saturday Night Live. In 1920, internationally ac- ESTATE JEWELRY RUSSO sad to see so many unopened What? A British study found claimed tenor Enrico Caruso Bought & Sold FUNERAL HOME INC. boxes sitting on the shelves, so that roughly 15 percent of made his last appearance at the Jewelers Exch. Bldg. 814 American Legion Highway she contacted the store’s owner young adults do not know that Metropolitan Opera House. He with an offer to buy them all. pork comes from pigs and lamb died a year later at the age of Jim (617) 263-7766 Roslindale, MA Now the store’s thousands of comes from sheep. Some 20 48. Ironically, that same year 617-325-7300 stuffed animals, puzzles, and percent believed that “fi sh fi n- (1921) Mario Lanza, “The other toys are being distributed gers” are made from the fi ngers World’s Greatest Tenor,” was LEGAL NOTICE to children living in the city’s of fi sh! delivered by a physician named Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE homeless shelters. “I know Citrullo! An Atlanta college Dr. Caruso. Years later, the The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts everyone can use a gift around student tried to explain why renowned Lanza made his third Middlesex Probate and Family Court The Trial Court the holidays,” Suchman said. he missed an exam by forging Hollywood movie, The Great 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Prayers in cinemas? Britons offi cial documents stating that Caruso. 208 Cambridge Street are debating whether it’s OK to he was in jail. When his ruse And so, my dear friends, Docket No. MI15P6837PM Cambridge, MA 02141 hear the Lord’s Prayer before a was discovered, Deonta Ste- thank you for your Christmas CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF Docket No. MI15P6835GD PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF movie. The Church of England phens was arrested and briefl y cards. Well, we hope to be CONSERVATOR OR CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION commissioned a 60-second ad jailed. around next Christmas. Next OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON spot consisting of the prayer Be aware, there have been at time, send me some baccala and PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405 PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 being recited by different people least 351 mass shootings in the biscotti Grazie … In the matter of In the matter of around the country, but the ad U.S. in the fi rst 334 days of this This just in! Holiday shoppers DOROTHY E. DES LONGCHAMPS DOROTHY E. DES LONGCHAMPS was rejected by Digital Cinema year, defi ned as incidents in bought a number of guns on of Natick, MA of Natick, MA Media, the company that con- which four or more people, in- Black Friday. The FBI processed RESPONDENT RESPONDENT trols nearly all ads in British cluding the gunman, are killed 185,345 firearm background (Person to be Protected/Minor) Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other cinemas. The company doesn’t or injured by gunfi re. checks that day, which is up 5 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been fi led interested persons, a petition has been fi led accept any political or religious Something to talk about at percent from last year and the by George E. Levoy of Sudbury, MA in by George E. Levoy of Sudbury, MA in ads. The news provoked outrage your Christmas dinner. The most ever on a single day. the above captioned matter alleging the above captioned matter alleging that Dorothy E. DesLongchamps is in need of among newspaper columnists worst lake to pronounce is Lake Arrivederci! that Dorothy E. DesLongchamps is in need of a Conservator or other protective a Guardian and requesting that George E. and politicians; Prime Minis- Chaubunagungamaug located AMERICA IS A order and requesting that George E. Levoy Levoy of Sudbury, MA (or some other suitable ter David Cameron called it in Webster, Massachusetts. It’s BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME of Sudbury, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. “ridiculous.” The church said an Indian name that loosely person) be appointed as Conservator to serve With Corporate Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine it wanted to get the ad into translated means “Stay on your The petition asks the court to determine that that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the theaters for the release of the side when I’m done fi shing on LEGAL NOTICE the Respondent is disabled, that a protective appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The new Star Wars movie a week mine.” Actually, the third “g” order or appointment of a Conservator is nec- COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS essary, and that the proposed conservator is petition is on fi le with this court and may contain before Christmas. is silent. THE TRIAL COURT appropriate. The petition is on fi le with this court. a request for certain specifi c authority. Are Goldie Hawn and Kurt A couple of days before Christ- THE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT You have the right to object to this You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your Russell fi nally getting married mas 1888, Vincent van Gogh DEPARTMENT proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your MIDDLESEX, SS DIVISION attorney must file a written appearance at attorney must file a written appearance at after 30 years together? Read appeared at a brothel called the this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return Docket No. MI15P5330PO this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return on! That’s what inside sources House of Tolerance with a gift date of January 12, 2016. This day is NOT date of January 12, 2016. This day is NOT NOTICE OF a hearing date, but a deadline date by which a hearing date, but a deadline date by which told The Express (U.K.), which for one of its employees, one PETITION FOR RESIGNATION you have to fi le the written appearance if you you have to fi le the written appearance if you reported that the couple will Rachel. “Keep it and treasure OF TRUSTEE AND APPOINTMENT object to the petition. If you fail to fi le the writ- object to the petition. If you fail to fi le the writ- have a Wild West-themed wed- it,” he urged her. It turned out OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE ten appearance by the return date, action may ten appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to NOTICE be taken in this matter without further notice to ding sometime after the New to be one of his ears. you. In addition to fi ling the written appearance, you. In addition to fi ling the written appearance, To all persons interested in the Barbara A. you or your attorney must fi le a written affi davit King Revocable Trust, of Billerica, in said you or your attorney must fi le a written affi davit stating the specifi c facts and grounds of your stating the specifi c facts and grounds of your County of Middlesex, a petition has been objection within 30 days after the return date. presented by Lewis G. Demetroulakos in the objection within 30 days after the return date. Buon Natale above-captioned matter praying that Lewis G. IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE Demetroulakos of Lowell in the County of The outcome of this proceeding may limit The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — Middlesex be appointed successor trustee or completely take away the above-named without sureties on his/her bond due to the dec- person’s right to make decisions about person’s right to make decisions about THE lination of proposed trustee, Denis T. Teague. personal affairs or fi nancial affairs or both. personal affairs or fi nancial affairs or both. If you desire to object thereto, you or your The above-named person has the right to ask The above-named person has the right to ask attorney should fi le a written appearance in for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request said court at Cambridge before ten o’clock in on behalf of the above-named person. If the on behalf of the above-named person. If the Johnny Christy th the forenoon on January 14 , 2016. above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., one may be appointed at State expense. Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Cam- Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., bridge, this 17th day of December, in the year of First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Orchestra Date: December 15, 2015 our Lord Two Thousand and Fifteen. Date: December 15, 2015 MUSIC FOR ALL Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Run date: 12/25/15 Run date: 12/25/15 Run date: 12/25/15 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 25, 2015 PAGE 13

• Res Publica (Continued from Page 2) also not our metaphysic nor our We do so in a secular state science. We pledge allegiance that, so far, has recognized to the flag of our Republic, the right of every person to but we also, each of us, has practice, or not practice, reli- other allegiances — to God, to gion, as her or his conscience humanistic philosophy, to the dictates. Let us pray and rules of physics and so forth. work for an America where On Christmas, we celebrate freedom of religion is never Christmas this year is a bit set up with antipasti ingredi- feast, followed by homemade the birth of the King of Kings. infringed. different than in years past. ents. Sliced bread in a basket ravioli, followed by meatballs, Since my kids were grade school was the fi rst thing to be picked sausages, gravy meats, stuffed age, my cousin Ralph Pepe and up and placed on a saucer- mushrooms, stuffed artichokes, MerryM Christmas I had combined our families sized plate. Next would be green beans cooked in garlic on holidays to resemble and the cheeses, marinated mush- and olive oil, and ending with a honor the extended family we rooms, artichoke hearts, olives, garden salad. This was followed RealtyRe & Property Management, LLC came from. On my end, it was peppers and possibly fried by Italian and American coffee the Christoforo and Contini smelts (no meat, remember?). with fruit and nuts placed in the StephenSte DiNocco side, and on his side, it was the An assortment of Italian home- center of the table. Desserts like Cerluolo and Pepe branches. made wines, each in different pizza dolce or canoli would be 857-239-8280 ext. 670 Phone • 857-239-8289 Fax His maternal grandfather and shaped bottles, were also on served a couple of hours later www.AffinityRealty.com my Nanna were brother and the table and would accompany after the men of the family woke sister. Plus, Zi’Antonio, his what might be classifi ed these up. They would have adjourned Email Address: [email protected] grandfather, and Babbononno days as fi nger food. to the living room and fallen 63 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 were best friends. When all of the fi sh courses asleep with stomachs fi lled with This year things changed a bit. were ready, the family would sit good food and wine. I noticed at last year’s holiday at Nanna’s table. Before dinner Let me end by wishing you get-togethers, that there were started, Babbononno always Buon Natale … A Merry Christ- more people who were related had a few words to say, none of mas from the descendents to Ralph’s children: parents of them religious, but all of them of Mike and Jenny Contini, daughters-in-law, their siblings sacred. And so it would be until Nanna and Babbononno. Season’s Greetings and their sibling’s children. It midnight, when everyone would was time to branch off. Son wish the rest of the family a OPERATIONS HEART & SOLE chic and affordable John and our daughter-in-law Merry Christmas in both Eng- 354 Hanover Street Beth now have a home of their lish and Italian. MANAGER ELAINE DIGANGI own, and the decision was made The next day started early, LOCAL FEDERAL EMP. OPPORTUNITY! Boston, MA $27.5K-29.5k. Federal Benefi ts Pkg! www.heartandsoleboston@gmail. that we would spend Christmas especially when my cousins and 3 yrs Mgnt. Exp. 857.239.9426 at their house. After this deci- I were young. Santa would have Send Resume to com sion, we had to back it up a bit stopped by the night before and [email protected] and consider Christmas Eve. left presents for us under the Run dates: 12-25-2015 The 24th of December is just as tree. I didn’t know how he got important to us as Christmas into our house. We lived on the LEGAL NOTICE Day itself, and Loretta and I third fl oor of an East Boston decided to host the evening in 3-decker, and there was no fi re NOTICE OF SALE Buon Natale a traditional Italian celebration place. As I said, I didn’t know Notice is hereby given by TODISCO with a dinner party that centered how he got in, but I didn’t ques- TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to around seven fi sh courses. tion anything because the toys the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, ANTHONY V. BOVA, D.D.S. Son Michael couldn’t make it I wanted were always there and Section 39A that they will sell the home for the 24th, but arrived the cookies and glass of wine I following vehicles. Offi ce Hours By Appointment early Christmas morning. John left for him were always gone. Vehicles are being sold to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, 79A Prince Street, Boston, MA 02113 and Beth came to our house We would head to the Sacred storage and notices of sale: as did Loretta’s brother, Mike, Heart Church in East Boston for 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA Telephone (617) 523-4446 and my sister-in-law, Lin. The the family Christmas Mass, or VIN #5TFTX4GN4CX008888 rest of the guests were friends at times, I would have attended The above vehicles will be sold Fax: (617) 523-3275 (none with Italian last names) the children’s Mass in uniform at auction online only at who wanted to celebrate Italian with my Cub Scout friends. TOWLOT.COM style. The hit of the evening was Seeing as we all received Com- SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE my wife’s fettuccine Alfredo with munion and hadn’t eaten since at 8:00AM at towlot.com jumbo shrimp. Once everyone the night before, if it was the Run dates: 12/18, 12/25, 2015 - 1/1, 2016 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts left, and Loretta was in bed, I children’s Mass, I would stop The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court watched midnight Mass from by Nanna and Babbononno’s 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street the Vatican and fell asleep on on the way home. Nanna would LEGAL NOTICE Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 the couch in the den. always have me sample her (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Docket No. MI15P6720EA Docket No. MI15P6917EA The next morning, after open- gravy by dunking a piece of The Trial Court ing up presents and wishing bread in it and then sprinkling Middlesex Probate and Family Court Estate of Estate of 208 Cambridge Street KATERINA KALAW MARY J. CUNNIFF each other Buon Natale, Loretta a bit of grated cheese on top. Date of Death July 15, 2015 Date of Death November 14, 2015 and I got things ready to bring Then she would say, see if the Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR to John and Beth’s. We were meatballs are cooked. A split Docket No. MI15P6918EA FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION joined by my brother-in-law, second later, one would wind To all interested persons: To all interested persons: Estate of my sister-in-law, Beth’s parents up on my dish, next to the gravy A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intes- A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with STEVE BORGES MACHADO tacy and Appointment of Personal Repre- Appointment of Personal Representative and a couple of John’s friends covered bread. This was, more Date of Death January 2, 2015 sentative has been fi led by Phyllis Nocella of has been fi led by Kathleen Marie Spivey of who normally spend holidays often than naught, my usual CITATION ON PETITION FOR Marstons Mills, MA requesting that the Court Mount Laurel, NJ requesting that the Court with them. Oh yeah, we picked Sunday morning ritual. Bab- FORMAL ADJUDICATION enter a formal Decree and Order and for such enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. other relief as requested in the Petition. up son Michael en route. He left bononno would then give me A Petition for Formal Adjudication of In- testacy has been fi led by Sally O. Machado The Petitioner requests that Phyllis Nocella The Petitioner requests that Kathleen Marie New York early in the morning. 17 cents. This was Christmas of San Antonio, TX requesting that the Court of Marstons Mills, MA be appointed as Per- Spivey of Mount Laurel, NJ be appointed as A couple of generations ago, Day and before I left, he gave enter a formal Decree and Order and for such sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Personal Representative(s) of said estate to other relief as requested in the Petition. With Surety on the bond in a supervised serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsu- things were a bit different. me a dollar. administration. pervised administration. There were three generations The entire family would show IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE of us at the dinner table on the up at Nanna and Babbononno’s 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 Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. holidays, and we were all Ital- around 1:00 pm, and within the 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. ian. At the start of Christmas hour, we would all be seated at To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a Eve, the family would come the dinner table. Back in the written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this 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 together. Uncles Paul and Nick, day, Uncle Nick played for the January 15, 2016. February 5, 2016. January 15, 2016. as well as my father, would kids at the Fernald School in 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- have musician friends who Waltham on Christmas morn- line by which you must fi le a written line by which you must fi le a written line by which you must fi le a written ap- appearance and objection if you object to this appearance and objection if you object to this pearance and objection if you object to this were Jewish cover them on their ing. Dad and his band played 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 respective jobs. They would on the U.S.S. Vulcan, a Boston- appearance and objection followed by an appearance and objection followed by an appearance and objection followed by an reciprocate when Jewish holi- based aircraft repair ship. As affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days 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- days rolled around and their I said, it was somewhere be- out further notice to you. out further notice to you. out further notice to you. friends wanted to experience tween 1:00 and 2:00 pm and it UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION their traditions. As a result, was time to eat. Oh yeah, the UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM the entire family sat around the kitchen table would have been PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed table for Christmas Eve. set for antipasti, only this time under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Nanna and Mom would have with Italian cold cuts and the 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 done the shopping for the two rest of the offerings left over or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice holidays earlier in the week and from Christmas Eve. regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from spent the better part of the 23rd When we finally sat down, the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- and 24th preparing for the night again, Babbononno would 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 estate, including the distribution of assets th th estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets of the 24 and the 25 . Dad, have a few words to say, and and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. Babbononno and my uncles my cousin Ellie would say a Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., would pick up the specialty prayer. After that, the feasting First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. items and the liquor. would begin and not end for Date: December 18, 2015 Date: December 11, 2015 Date: December 18, 2015 The picking would begin not many hours. Escarole soup Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate long after the kitchen table was with tiny meatballs began the Run date: 12/25/15 Run date: 12/25/15 Run date: 12/25/15 PAGE 14 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 25, 2015

• Simple Times (Continued from Page 5) LEGAL NOTICE • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) recalling the story he repeated many years. days had come to a smoky How Low Can O Go? hundreds of times at poker Horst and Wally cultivated Commonwealth of Massachusetts end. Latest polling shows that The Trial Court and billiards games with his friendships with certain families Middlesex Probate and Family Court The Statue of Liberty President Obama’s numbers American buddies, who all they grew to trust from Horst’s 208 Cambridge Street Doesn’t Say ... are pretty dismal as of late. fought to defeat Hitler and his weekly visits to a family-owned Cambridge, MA 02141 “Give the states you’re tired, Americans are now showing (617) 768-5800 Nazi regime that goose-stepped neighborhood pub, and Wally’s you’re poor, your ISIS terrorists disapproval with the way the Docket No. MI15P6523EA across Europe for 12 agonizing kind and gentle personality at disguised as huddled masses president has been handling. Estate of years. Historians agree that 75 her job. They always warmly HELEN MARGARET KILLION yearning to breathe free ...” Economy 49 percent, Foreign million soldiers and civilians welcomed my parents, me and Also Known as We Need Proper Vetting Policy 60 percent and Terrorism died during WWII. my six siblings to summer cook- HELEN M. KILLION Before U.S. ... 56 percent. Not good numbers Books written about Ger- outs, and Christmas gatherings Date of Death August 14, 2015 Accepting large numbers of at all. CITATION ON PETITION FOR man POWs show they learned at their cozy home. FORMAL ADJUDICATION Syrian refugees when it is pos- Could This Explain Those of American democracy and Though our parents were all To all interested persons: sible to properly vet them was Low Polling Numbers? freedom from the families they brought together by a bitter A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with a terrible idea before Paris and “What I’m not interested in worked for on farms. Fami- world war, and despite the dis- Appointment of Personal Representative San Bernardino. To do so now, doing is posing or pursuing has been fi led by Linda Vitale of Malden, MA lies harbored affection for the tance of nations between a vast requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree stated New York Assemblyman some notion of American lead- POWs. After returning to Ger- ocean and differing cultures, life and Order and for such other relief as request- Kieran Michael Lalor recently, ership or America winning, or many, the soldiers wrote letters for all of us took on new mean- ed in the Petition. “is beyond gross negligence and whatever the catch phrase is.” The Petitioner requests that Linda Vitale that allowed their American ing. The results became rewards of Malden, MA be appointed as Personal represents the triumph of po- Doesn’t Anyone Know friends to remain connected for lasting a lifetime. Representative(s) of said estate to serve on litical correctness over reason.” The Constitution? the bond in an unsupervised administration. Right on! There was a recent letter to IMPORTANT NOTICE • L’Anno Bello (Continued from Page 4) You have the right to obtain a copy of the Pat Buchanan the editor in the Boston Globe Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. like the whole world was start- Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is Has A New Book from a writer in Medfi eld talk- You have a right to object to this proceeding. Patrick J. Buchanan is the ing about the Constitution ing fresh. It is a feeling that a Graduate Student in History To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a characterizes New Year’s Day at the University of Massachu- written appearance and objection at this author of a new book, The Great- and the Second Amendment. Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of for me. setts Boston. She appreciates est Comeback: How Richard The writer, supporting more January 12, 2016. Nixon Rose from Defeat to Cre- gun control, said constitutions New Year’s Eve and New any comments and suggestions This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- Year’s Day are magical holi- about Italian holidays and folk- line by which you must fi le a written ate the New Majority. I have “can be changed in a demo- appearance and objection if you object to this days, overfl owing with mystery lore at [email protected]. always like Buchanan. He is a cratic nation.” He goes on to proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written great newspaper commentator, call the Second Amendment and luck and tingling anticipa- appearance and objection followed by an tion. While they are part of the LEGAL NOTICE affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days author and frequent guest on “anachronistic” and thinks of the return day, action may be taken with- many TV political shows over that the second amendment Christmas season, they also out further notice to you. burst with their own unique Commonwealth of Massachusetts the years. Back in 1992 when should be open to debate and The Trial Court UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION he was running in the GOP pri- changes. traditions and lore. New Year’s Middlesex Probate and Family Court UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM celebrations urge us to start the 208 Cambridge Street PROBATE CODE (MUPC) mary against President Bush, I guess this guy wasn’t a Cambridge, MA 02141 A Personal Representative appointed he had my support. Common- U.S. History major in college, new cycle with the love of fam- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- ily and with luck always on our (617) 768-5800 istration is not required to fi le an inventory sense and humor make him a because the Bill of Rights is side. For we make our own luck Docket No. MI12P5475EA or annual accounts with the Court. Persons standout. not a list of rights the govern- interested in the estate are entitled to notice by greeting the world with opti- Estate of Turtle Runs Away ment gave us, but rather lists BOOKER T. BROWN regarding the administration directly from (how about walks?) of rights government can never mism and kindness, two traits Date of Death October 14, 2012 the Personal Representative and may peti- that typify New Year’s festivities tion the Court in any matter relating to the Down in Union Township, NJ, take from us. CITATION ON PETITION FOR REMOVAL estate, including the distribution of assets around the world. Whether it a 100-pound turtle is back with Back following the American To all interested persons: A Petition has and expenses of administration. its owner after “running” away Revolution, we knew that the includes eating lentils or shout- been fi led by Jason T. Brown of Chelsea, MA Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., ing gleefully at midnight, New requesting that Corey Crosson of Boston, MA First Justice of this Court. more than a mile from home. people were the government be removed as Personal Representative(s) of Date: December 15, 2015 A motorist spotted it safe and and that government had to be Year’s customs remind us that said estate. Also reqesting that: Jason T. Brown facing the world with love and of Chelsea, MA be appointed as Successor Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate sound on the side of a road. The controlled or it could control Run date: 12/25/15 hope will provide us with the Personal Representative(s) of said estate to turtle’s owner came for “Sulley” us. Too many Americans have serve Without Surety on the bond. the turtle and took him home forgotten that principle of self- fortune we need to blaze hap- You have the right to obtain a copy of the pily into the unknown. Yes, it Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. and promised the cops he would government, huh? can be scary to leave behind You have a right to object to this proceeding. make needed repairs to the End Quote To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a backyard enclosure. Wonder if “Life is hard; it is much harder the familiar and face something written appearance and objection at this completely new, but New Year’s Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of this will ever make an episode when you are stupid.” offer us the chance to improve January 13, 2016. of Law & Order SVU? — John Wayne This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- LEGAL NOTICE ourselves and our outlook on line by which you must fi le a written life. Without endings, there appearance and objection if you object to this Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE can be no beginnings, or new proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE appearance and objection followed by an Middlesex Probate and Family Court opportunities for joy and self- affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days 208 Cambridge Street Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts discovery. This New Year’s, sur- of the return day, action may be taken with- Cambridge, MA 02141 The Trial Court The Trial Court out further notice to you. round yourself with people that (617) 768-5800 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., you love and promise to make Docket No. MI11P5013EA 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street First Justice of this Court. Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 the next twelve months a time Date: December 16, 2015 Estate of Docket No. MI15P6923GD Docket No. MI15P6925PM of wonder and cheer! Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate DOUGLAS D. BOLANES CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION Run date: 12/25/15 Also Known as CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF Happy New Year! Buon Anno! DOUGLAS D. BOLANES, SR. FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT Date of Death May 1, 2011 FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER CITATION ON PETITION FOR PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO FORMAL ADJUDICATION In the matter of G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405 Buon Natale To all interested persons: BABY GREY In the matter of A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intes- of Arlington, MA BABY GREY tacy and Appointment of Personal Repre- To the named Respondent and all other of Arlington, MA Mattéo Gallo sentative has been fi led by Alycia C. Bolanes interested persons, a petition has been fi led To the named Respondent and all other of Framingham, MA requesting that the Court by Mount Auburn Hospital of Cambridge, interested persons, a petition has been fi led by enter a formal Decree and Order and for such MA in the above captioned matter alleging Mount Auburn Hospital of Cambridge, MA in other relief as requested in the Petition. that Baby Grey is in need of a Guardian the above captioned matter alleging that Baby o The Petitioner requests that Alycia C. and requesting that Christopher J. Pierce Grey is in need of a Conservator or other protec- o Appraisals Bolanes of Framingham, MA be appointed of Arlington, MA (or some other suitable tive order and requesting that Christopher J. as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to person) be appointed as Guardian to serve With Pierce of Arlington, MA (or some other suitable Sales & Rentals serve With Personal Surety on the bond in an Personal Surety on the bond. person) be appointed as Conservator to serve unsupervised administration. The petition asks the court to determine With Surety on the bond. • IMPORTANT NOTICE that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the The petition asks the court to determine that You have the right to obtain a copy of the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and the Respondent is disabled, that a protective Real Estate Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The order or appointment of a Conservator is nec- You have a right to object to this proceeding. petition is on fi le with this court and may contain essary, and that the proposed conservator is 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a a request for certain specifi c authority. appropriate. The petition is on fi le with this court. written appearance and objection at this You have the right to object to this You have the right to object to this (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your January 12, 2016. attorney must file a written appearance at attorney must file a written appearance at This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return line by which you must fi le a written date of January 15, 2016. This day is NOT date of January 15, 2016. This day is NOT appearance and objection if you object to this a hearing date, but a deadline date by which a hearing date, but a deadline date by which proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written you have to fi le the written appearance if you you have to fi le the written appearance if you Merry Christmas & appearance and objection followed by an object to the petition. If you fail to fi le the writ- object to the petition. If you fail to fi le the writ- affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days ten appearance by the return date, action may ten appearance by the return date, action may of the return day, action may be taken with- be taken in this matter without further notice to be taken in this matter without further notice to Happy New Year! out further notice to you. you. In addition to fi ling the written appearance, you. In addition to fi ling the written appearance, UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION you or your attorney must fi le a written affi davit you or your attorney must fi le a written affi davit UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM stating the specifi c facts and grounds of your stating the specifi c facts and grounds of your PROBATE CODE (MUPC) objection within 30 days after the return date. objection within 30 days after the return date. A Personal Representative appointed IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- The outcome of this proceeding may limit The outcome of this proceeding may limit istration is not required to fi le an inventory or completely take away the above-named or completely take away the above-named COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS or annual accounts with the Court. Persons person’s right to make decisions about person’s right to make decisions about interested in the estate are entitled to notice personal affairs or fi nancial affairs or both. personal affairs or fi nancial affairs or both. 500 Canterbury Street regarding the administration directly from The above-named person has the right to ask The above-named person has the right to ask the Personal Representative and may peti- for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request Boston, MA 02131 tion the Court in any matter relating to the on behalf of the above-named person. If the on behalf of the above-named person. If the estate, including the distribution of assets above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, 617.524.1036 and expenses of administration. one may be appointed at State expense. one may be appointed at State expense. Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., www.stmichaelcemetery.com First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: December 15, 2015 Date: December 18, 2015 Date: December 18, 2015 Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 12/25/15 Run date: 12/25/15 Run date: 12/25/15 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 25, 2015 PAGE 15

Dodgers Grab credible evidence of a reconfi g- Roberts as Manager ured life, either by an honest The Los Angeles Dodgers have EXTRA Innings acceptance by him of his wrong- hired Dave Roberts as the team’s doing, so clearly established [in by Sal Giarratani new manager. Roberts, 43, is a the 1989 report], or by a rigor- former outfi elder for the Dodg- ous, self-aware and sustained ers, but is best known for his Heyward Gets 8-Year bat and if it keeps up, I change defensive sixth man on the fl oor. program of avoidance by him of stolen base for the Red Sox in the $184M Cubbies Deal bats. After all, if you know it He averaged 11 points and 6.8 all circumstances that led to his 2004 American League Champi- Free agent Jason Heyward isn’t your fault that I’m not rebounds for his career ... Dolph permanent ineligibility in 1989.” onship Series. Boston was three agreed to an 8-year, $184-mil- hitting, how can I get mad at Schayes was a great NBA star There’s an old saying worth not- outs away from getting swept lion pact with the Chicago Cubs. myself?” with the old Syracuse Nation- ing here: “You should always be by the New York Yankees. He is a three-time Gold Glove — Yogi Berra als. He was 87. He was always nice to the people you pass going The Sox beat the Yankees af- Award winner. This past season, Irish Sports Page among the league’s top scorers up because you may meet them ter that stolen base, and won he hit .293 with 13 homers and Three retired NBA stars and was a top rebounder, too. again on your way down.” the next three games, winning 60 RBIs for the Cardinals. He recently passed away. For- He was a 12-time All-Star and Cueto Signs $130M Deal the A.L. Pennant after being spent his fi rst fi ve seasons with mer Cavs John “Hot Rod” never missed a game between with Giants down three games to none. the Braves and has a .268 career Williams passed away recently February 1952 and Decem- The San Francisco Giants’ Roberts also played for the In- batting average. at only 53 years old. He spent ber 1961. He was named NBA upgraded their starting rota- dians, Padres and retired as an Yogi Berra Strikes Again 13 seasons in the NBA, the Coach of the Year in 1966 with tion for 2016 by signing up active player in 2008 with the “I never blame myself when fi rst 9 with Cleveland where he the Philadelphia 76ers when Johnny Cueto, 29, for a 6-year, Giants. I’m not hitting. Just blame the was quite popular and a tough the Syracuse franchise moved $130-million deal. He now joins to Philly. Schayes was inducted Madison Bumgarner and Jeff Best Wishes from into the Hall of Fame in 1973 ... Samardzija who the Giants just Buon Natale LEGAL NOTICE Finally, former Boston Celtics signed days before Cueto for a star, “Jungle” Jim Loscutoff, 85, 5-year, $90-million deal. Commonwealth of Massachusetts has passed away. He played nine Cueto went 11-13 with a 3.44 The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court seasons with the Celtics and was ERA in 32 starts for the Reds 208 Cambridge Street part of seven NBA Champion- and Royals who signed him in a Cambridge, MA 02141 ships. In 1977, his number was July 26th trade. He was 4-7 for (617) 768-5800 retired and raised to the rafters. the Royals in the regular season restaurant • wine bar • lounge Est. 1995 Docket No. MI15D4107DR Back in my college days, he was and 2-1 postseason. 143 Richmond St., Boston, MA 02109 DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING a successful basketball coach Happy Birthday to ... Phone (617) 227-0311 Fax: (617) 227-3381 LISA D. CONTEE for the Boston State College MLB pitcher Ferguson Jen- www.monicasboston.com VS. Warriors. kins, who was a great starting SCOTT CONTEE Kelly in ’16 ace for the Chicago Cubs in the To the Defendant: Starting Rotation ’60s and ’70s and was a multi- The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Now that the Red Sox have season 20-game winner for the Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. traded away Wade Miley, who I Cubs back when he played with The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. thought they should have kept, guys like Ron Santo and Ernie An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from it looks like Joe Kelly will be Banks, recently blew out 73 gourmet food • imported cheese Est. 1995 taking any action which would negatively impact in the starting rotation headed candles on his birthday cake. the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE up by David Price. Kelley was Greinke Goes to D’backs cured meats • beer & wine Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. 130 Salem St., Boston, MA 02113 You are hereby summoned and required 7-0 in his fi nal 8 starts with Zack Greinke has said good- Phone: (617) 742-4101 Fax: (617) 723-2089 to serve upon Lisa D. Contee, 15 H Walking a 2.35 ERA after a rough bye to the Dodgers and hello to Ct., Medford, MA 02155 your answer, if any, on beginning. the Arizona Diamondbacks with www.monicasboston.com or before January 15, 2016. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adju- Pete Rose Strikes Out Again a 6-year, $206.5 million deal. dication of this action. You are also required to MLB Commissioner Rob Man- The 32-year-old led the majors fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of fred announced on December with a 1.66 ERA, fi nishing with the Register of this Court. 14th that Pete Rose’s lifetime a 19-3 record, second in N.L. Cy Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., First Justice of this Court. ban from baseball will remain Young voting. His $34.4 million Date: December 4, 2015 in place. Explained Manfred, salary tops that of Red Sox new- 67 Prince St., Boston, MA 02113 Est. 1995 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate “Mr. Rose’s public and private bie David Price ($31M). Run date: 12/25/15 Phone: (617) 720-5472 Fax: (617) 723-2089 comments provide me with Lackey Chooses Cubs www.monicasboston.com little confi dence that he has a Former Red Sox pitcher John LEGAL NOTICE mature understanding of his Lackey, 37, has signed a 2-year, wrongful conduct.” Rose agreed $32 million contract and will be LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts to a lifetime ban in 1989 after joining a starting rotation that The Trial Court an investigation ordered by includes NL CY Young winner Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate and Family Court Major League Baseball con- Jake Arieta and former Sox The Trial Court The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Cambridge, MA 02141 cluded that Rose placed bets on teammate Jon Lester. 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 the Reds to win while managing This past season, Lackey Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI15P6743EA the team from 1985-87. MLB had a 2.77 ERA in 33 starts for (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Estate of also obtained evidence beyond the Cardinals and threw 218 Docket No. MI15P6732EA Docket No. MI15P6690EA WILLIAM H. HIERONYMUS the 1989 report fi ndings of bet- innings. Estate of Estate of Also Known as ting records in 1986 kept by End Quote HELEN R. DeLACEY GERALDINE E. GALLAGHER WILLIAM HOWARD HIERONYMUS Date of Death September 2, 2015 Date of Death March 21, 2001 Date of Death November 21, 2015 Rose’s associate Michael Ber- “Congratulations. I knew the CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR tolini. Manfred also stated on record would stand until it was FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION December 14th that, “In short, broken.” To all interested persons: To all interested persons: To all interested persons: Mr. Rose has not presented — Yogi Berra A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with A Petition for Formal Probate of Will A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative with Appointment of Personal Represen- Appointment of Personal Representative has been fi led by Michael J. DeLacey of tative has been fi led by Janine R. Miner of has been fi led by Antonia M. Hieronymus of Boston, MA requesting that the Court enter a Pepperell, MA requesting that the Court enter Wayland, MA requesting that the Court enter formal Decree and Order and for such other a formal Decree and Order and for such other a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. relief as requested in the Petition. relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Michael J. The Petitioner requests that Janine R. Miner The Petitioner requests that Antonia M. DeLacey of Boston, MA be appointed as Per- of Pepperell, MA be appointed as Personal Hieronymus of Wayland, MA be appointed as sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsu- Without Surety on the bond in an unsuper- out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised ® vised administration. administration. pervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE 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 Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. 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 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 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 January 8, 2016. January 5, 2016. January 8, 2016. 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- line by which you must fi le a written line by which you must fi le a written line by which you must fi le a written appearance and objection if you object to this appearance and objection if you object to this appearance and objection if you object to this 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 appearance and objection followed by an appearance and objection followed by an appearance and objection followed by an Happy Holidays affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days 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- out further notice to you. out further notice to you. out further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Al Dente UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM ristorante PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed Authentic Italian Cuisine under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Nestled in the heart of 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 Lunch - Dinner - Catering or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons Boston’s Historic North End interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice (617) 523-0900 regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from 111 Salem St. the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- FAX (617) 227-4002 tion the Court in any matter relating to the North End tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the 109 Salem Street estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets Boston, MA 02113 and expenses of administration. North End and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. T 617.523.4111 Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., F 617.742.1113 Boston, MA 02113 First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: December 11, 2015 Date: December 8, 2015 Date: December 11, 2015 [email protected] [email protected] Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate www.beneventosboston.com www.aldenteboston.com Run date: 12/25/15 Run date: 12/25/15 Run date: 12/25/15 PAGE 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 25, 2015

Gridiron HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB Audibles by Richard Preiss with Christian A. Guarino At this time of year, when throughout the nation. The NBC er of Hockey East, there are at Ok Patriots fans, this past Sunday is a prime example of why almost everyone slows down deal includes national coverage least two additional experiences the rest of the NFL hates us. For some reason, that league memo and takes a break, let’s take of the Hockey East Champion- that were special to him. One is on parity never arrived at One Patriot Place. 2015 will mark the a look at a man who is always ship Weekend in March. the time he spent as a member 6th straight season that New England has clinched a fi rst round on the go for the great game of Then, of course, there are the of the coaching staff of the Bos- playoff bye. You guessed it, the longest such streak in NFL history. hockey — Hockey East Com- special events that everyone ton Bruins. Joe joined the staff The runners-up on the list are the 1990s San Francisco 49ers missioner Joe Bertagna. Joe, remembers — the games in in 1985 and remained with the and Dallas Cowboys who accomplished the feat in four straight who has been involved in the unique settings. team as goaltender coach until seasons from 1992-1995. Results we have come to expect: the game just about all his life, is Those would be the outdoor 1991. He later rejoined the team Patriots doing things right, other teams not so much. Following a now in his 34th year as a col- games played at fabled Fenway for the 1994-1995 season. run of the mill 33-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Patriots lege hockey administrator. Add Park. In January, 2010, Hockey In addition, he was a member fans tuned in to watch the inevitable implosion of the Denver to that the years he played in East staged a doubleheader at of the coaching staff for the U.S. Broncos in Pittsburgh. That result, of course, guaranteed that goal for Arlington High and then the famous fi eld, an event that Olympic Men’s Hockey team at the Patriots would not be playing on wild card weekend. See you performed in the crease for sold out the fi rst day tickets the 1994 Winter Olympics held in the divisional round in Foxboro. Harvard, and you have someone went on sale in the fall of 2009. in Lillehammer, Norway. That The more things change … Belichick’s friend and rock singer Jon who has spent the majority of Another doubleheader followed was the last Winter Olympics Bon Jovi dedicated an entire song to it. And despite the mount- his life around the game — from in 2010 and was such a market- that featured amateur hockey ing injuries, things just keep falling into place for the 2015 New the colleges, to the amateurs, to ing success that a third game teams. England Patriots. The 3-10 Titans confi rmed what we kind of the pros and even the Olympics. was added. Back for a third Before that, Joe served as the knew going into the game. The Titans are what we thought they Now 64, Joe refuses to retire round in 2014, the conference men’s junior varsity coach at were, sub-par competition for the Patriots. If Tennessee had any — not only as an administrator, presented two doubleheaders Harvard during the 1976-1977 chance in this game, it went by the wayside once rookie starting but from the on-ice game itself. featuring eight of the confer- season. He also launched the quarterback Marcus Mariota went down with a knee injury in the You see, twice a week during ence’s 11 men’s teams, includ- women’s hockey program at fi rst half. And while his replacement Zack Mettenberger admirably the winter months, the com- ing Notre Dame. The two twin Harvard, serving as the team’s led the Titans on two touchdown drives, he also came undone, missioner once again dons pads bills attracted 57,000 fans to head coach for two years in the throwing two interceptions. “I felt like I did a lot of good today,” and a mask and makes his way Fenway for a night of fun. late 1970s. said Mettenberger. “But at the same time, I made too many mis- out to the crease for competition Move on to annual tourna- Under Joe’s leadership, the takes for us to get back in the game.” No need to explain Zack, in an adult league. ments, and Hockey East is a fi x- women’s game gained a big we’ve heard this all before. How did all this happen? Joe ture there as well. Just last year boost with the establishment His counterpart, Tom Brady, 15-years his senior, also threw two made it happen by marrying Hockey East sent three teams of the Women’s Hockey East touchdown passes. But unlike Mettenberger, he was successful two of his main talents — play- to the NCAA Tournament, an Association. Now in its 14th in all facets of Sunday’s game, completing 23-of-35 passes for ing hockey and writing well. almost regular occurrence since season, the women’s conference 267-yards. With running back LeGarette Blount shelved until the He has written throughout his three HE squads have made the consists of nine teams from 2016 season, head coach Bill Belichick made his GM alter-ego life, including several books on tournament fi eld of 16 in 11 of across New England. In rec- look brilliant yet again by bringing in little-known running back goaltending as well as a picto- the past 12 seasons. ognition of his support for the Joey Iosefa. In his fi rst game with the team, Iosefa led all backs rial history of Harvard Univer- Two of last year’s teams, Bos- women’s game, the Bertagna in yardage with 51 on 14 carries. Where does he fi nd these guys? sity athletics. The latest — The ton University and Providence Trophy is presented each year However, continuing an astonishing trend, the walking wounded Hockey Coaching Bible — has College, met in the national to the winner of the Hockey East continued to mount for the Patriots. Linebacker Dont’a Hightower just been released. It features championship game at the Tournament. and wide receiver Danny Amendola appeared to have re-injured numerous instructional pieces Garden, with PC winning the And while his duties as an their knees, while safety Patrick Chung went down with a hip and includes chapters by the title for the fi rst time in school administrator have come to injury. None of these are considered to be of the season-ending Commissioner as well as several history. defi ne him in the present day, variety, but for Hightower and Amendola represent an on-going Hockey East coaches. One characteristic of Joe that Joe really never stopped being issue that may sideline them until January. With a bye wrapped However, since Joe has been some people are not aware of a goalie coach. Last year, he up, the Patriots only need to win one of their fi nal two games (at in hockey administration for so is the time he takes to encour- observed his 42nd season as a New York Jets, at Miami Dolphins) to clinch home-fi eld throughout long, that’s the role that most age young people as they begin mentor of those who patrol the the AFC playoffs. Is it plausible that the Patriots fail to accomplish people identify him with. After their careers. He instituted an crease. He’s operated his own this? Absolutely. But don’t bet on it. working as the primary hockey internship program at Hockey goalie clinics that are open to all administrator for the Eastern East headquarters for those netminders, regardless of age. College Athletic Conference for interested in pursuing a career Over the decades his program SettipaneSettipane 15 years, Joe became the fourth in media relations. He has also boasts thousands of proud Commissioner for Hockey East taken time from his busy sched- alumni. InsuranceInsurance Services Services on July 1, 1997. ule to speak to a sports public Much like the saying of the SINCE 1969 Let’s just say the ensuing relations class at Suffolk Uni- former British Empire, the sun years have been grand. The versity on an annual basis. It is never sets on hockey season in Conference has expanded nu- just one of his many activities Joe Bertagna’s sphere of infl u- merous times and now includes that often go unheralded but ence. It’s an infl uence that’s led 11 men’s teams as well as nine are valuable for those who are to Hockey East being acknowl- women’s teams. able to meet the commissioner edged as one of the top college His lifelong interest in media in a smaller setting. hockey conferences in America has meant unparalleled growth Joe would tell you that in ad- — a lasting legacy to one of the — FOR ALL YOURSINCE INSURANCE1969 NEEDS — — FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS — and exposure for Hockey East. dition to being the Commission- best people in sports. 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