VOL. 118 - NO. 50 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, DECEMBER 12, 2014 $.35 A COPY Mayor Walsh’s First Trolley Tour JOSEPH “DOM” CAMPOCHIARO The Man and the Coach in the North End June 21, 1938 – December 8, 2014 by Matt Conti An Irreplaceable Part of the Community — Forever Lost

(Photo by Matt Conti)

In his first neighborhood trolley tour, Mayor Walsh con- tinued the tradition with a stop in the North End on Friday night, November 5th. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. Eliot School kids were out with banners and welcoming “Honey I’m Home!” That’s the greeting we Dom always deflected praise from himself, signs while NEMPAC carolers were on hand with festive would hear whenever Dom entered the evidenced when at the N.E.A.A. Tee-Ball songs. Joining the Mayor were local elected officials, City Post-Gazette office, which was almost every Christmas party, he presented Sal with a Councilor Sal LaMattina and State Representative Aaron day. With a mischievous smile on his face, plaque for his help on Saturday. “I felt that Michlewitz. Dom would brighten up what was at times a my role was minor and that he deserved the stressful room. biggest plaque out there for all his work over Dom was the North End. A community is the generations.” more than brick and mortar, more than For all his contributions, the field at Langone buildings and parks, it strives through figures Park on Commercial Street was renamed in News Briefs that become the glue of what the community his honor. He served as N.E.A.A. president, by Sal Giarratani is. Dom was this for the North End. He was was a member of the Knights of Columbus, affectionately-known by generations of North 4th Degree #1513 and Order Sons of Italy in End children simply as “Coach Dom” due to America (OSIA) Boston Lodge 208. So What, his affinity of Red Sox great Dom DiMaggio. As Dom liked to say, “Always remember We Already Know He’s an Airhead Anyone who played organized baseball God, Family and Country” and he personified Well, this week, Jonathan Gruber testified through the North End Athletic Association this as a devoted member of the St. Mark before a congressional committee on his recent (N.E.A.A.) experienced Dom’s loving Society, while also having served his country aired comments about how the Affordable Health guidance. proudly in the U.S. Army. Care Act was presented to the American people. Sal Giarratani, Post-Gazette columnist said Husband of Marie (Habebe) Campochiaro He did apologize several times at the hearing of Dom, “He understood that no one should and loving father to Dominic and Christopher regarding his comments about all the stupid just reside in a neighborhood; they should live of Boston, Massachusetts. Brother of people out there he and others were trying to fool. in it and for it.” Annmarie Amoroso of Saugus, Massachusetts. Of course over on MSNBC, Rev. Al Sharpton was Sal fondly remembered assisting Coach Also survived by his granddaughter, Brianna pooh-poohing the whole Gruber thing by saying Dom with his Saturday morning T-ball clinic and his nieces, Danielle and Lisa. regardless of his words, Obamacare is really in the summer of 2009. “Helping Dominic with Relatives and friends are invited to pay their working for Americans. Denial is not a river in all those little ones who were beginning their final respects to Dom at Sacred Heart Church, Egypt, but it is the playbook for MSNBC and all baseball careers — hitting a small ball off a 12 North Square in Boston’s North End. Visiting those moonbats out there drinking their Kool- tee, I realized it takes a lot of patience and hours Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 4:00 Aid in their Dixie cups For the record, Obamacare is working out fine that was one thing Dominic had in spades.” to 7:00 pm. for all those getting it for nothing in things like He dedicated himself to not only teaching Funeral mass on Friday, December 12, expanded Medicaid. They’re even getting free baseball but most importantly life. He loved 2014 at 9:45 am. Burial at Holy Cross dental care too. Good country America, if you are his and believed in creating foundations with Cemetery, Malden, Massachusetts. one of the takers. a bat and ball, and that this foundation would Right now, Domenic is at peace in heaven, Bottom line, though, what good was tearing carry children through life in whatever was probably organizing a baseball clinic. He has Gruber apart if Obamacare survives all this lack laid before them. It looks and sounds so earned his heavenly reward and he has earned of transparency? simple, but it wasn’t at all and he knew that our love. He will never be forgotten. Rest in (Continued on Page 13) quite well. peace, our special friend. See you in Butte, Montana!

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by David Trumbull

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart HADES, THE PLACE December 15th as Bill of Rights Day, in respect for the first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution, and recommend- Last week we neglect of burying ing that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the learned that ancient one’s relatives was people. mythology believed frequently mentioned — Mass. Gen. Law, Hades to be the name by orators as a grave Part 1, Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 15AAAAA of a god, and also the charge against the name of a place. We moral character of Set forth below, slightly abridged, is the text of each of then examined the any man. those first 10 Amendments. legend surrounding Charon was the Amendment I. Freedom of religion, speech, and the press. Hades, the god. He name of the boatman Freedom to assemble and to petition the Government for a was the brother to who conducted the redress of grievances. Zeus, ruler over the souls of the dead Amendment II. The right of the people to keep and bear infernal regions, and across the river to the Arms. over the ghosts of the infernal regions. The Amendment III. No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be dead. fare that was charged quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, Today, our atten- for this service was nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. tion is directed to Hades the trance to Hades was on the one obolus (a coin of low Amendment IV. The right of the people to be secure in place; that mythological far side of a wide river named value), and in order that the their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unrea- world of the dead. According Oceanus or Acheron (both ghost might meet this de- sonable and unwarranted searches and seizures. to the belief of the ancients, names have been used). mand, the ancients placed Amendment V. No person shall be held to answer for a this world of the dead and The burial of the dead was that coin under the tongue capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a present- the abode of the god Hades a most solemn duty among of the deceased person. To ment or indictment of a Grand Jury, nor shall any person be was located in the depths of the ancient Romans. It was this day we are told of the subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of the earth. It was considered incumbent upon anyone countless members of skel- life or limb, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to to be a place where all dead who found an unburied body, etons that have been found be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, souls went while they at least to cast earth upon it with coins that had been or property, without due process of law; nor shall private prop- awaited their judgment and three times. If no funeral placed in their mouths. erty be taken for public use without just compensation. final commitment. It com- rites had been performed, The entrance to the king- Amendment VI. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused pared with the place, we now the soul of the dead person dom of Hades was guarded by shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an assume to be Purgatory, rep- could not be received in a dog named “Cerberus,”, a impartial jury, and to be informed of the nature and cause resented as a grove of bar- Hades, but wandered home- terrible monster with three of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses ren willows veiled in dark- less upon the earth for one heads, a tail of three ser- against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining ness or clouds, and where hundred years. Other an- pents, and a body bristling witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of coun- the sun never shone. The cients believed that children with vipers. He was friendly sel for his defense. ground was covered with who were released from all to all who entered, but if a Amendment VII. In Suits at common law the right of trial asphodel, a dreary plant of other obligations to unwor- ghost tried to escape, the dog by jury shall be preserved. the lilt family that was often thy parents were neverthe- would seize that shade and Amendment VIII. Excessive bail shall not be required, planted on graves. The en- less bound to bury them. The hold him, fast. Brrrrr. nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual pun- ishments inflicted. Next Week: Charon Amendment IX. The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Unveiling of East Boston Beautification Initiative Amendment X. 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If you want your photos returned, include a self- featuring a pinch of Irish addressed, stamped envelope. tenors, a touch of Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 12, 2014 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Embracing the Celebrations of Light by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING Is there a Christmas sym- pose Greek culture and reli- OUT LOUD bol more powerful and life-af- gion on the Jews. When the by Sal Giarratani firming than the light? Ev- Holy Temple in Jerusalem erywhere I turn this season, was rededicated during the different lights glow in the air revolt, there was only a small Hell was in Session at around me, each providing a supply of oil to light the sa- 0755 on December 7, 1941 distinctive sensation of the cred menorah, or candelabra, holiday season. When I see in the Temple. Miraculously, the multicolored lights strung however, the oil lasted for around the bushes in the eight days, which forms the Hilliard’s near my home, basis of Hanukkah as an playfully blinking at me with eight-day celebration. Fami- their bright hues of red and lies honor the miracle of the green and blue, I am filled oil by lighting one candle on with a childlike zest for their own menorahs every Christmas. These lights re- night of Hanukkah. Fried food mind me of old-fashioned toys children on the eve of her fes- is traditional for Hanukkah and candy canes, chocolate tival, accompanied by her because it also commemo- treats and wrapping paper. donkey and by her assistant rates the oil that lighted the The golden lights that drip off Castaldo. The name Lucia Temple’s menorah. These ceilings are more elegant, stems from the same Latin foods can include latkes, reminiscent of a candle’s root as the word light, mak- which are potato pancakes, warm heart and the gener- ing her the perfect saint for and sufganiyot, a jelly-filled do- osity that accompanies the festivities which take place nut. Italy is home to a num- holidays. After all, a candle on one of the darkest nights ber of old Jewish communi- glowing in the window has of the year. Before the calen- ties in cities like Rome and long been a sign of hospital- dar reform, December 13th Venice, and there Hanukkah ity and welcome. Meanwhile, was the winter solstice, a is celebrated with beloved tra- the icy blue lights that adorn vestige which remains in the ditions and specialty foods. trees in some town squares Italian proverb Santa Lucia, il One such food is precipizi, or remind me of quiet and giorno piú corto che ci sia deep-fried dough balls coated snowy winter evenings, as (“St. Lucy’s Day is the short- with honey. Golden and sparkling as Elsa’s palace in est day there is”). Her asso- warm, the precipizi looks like World War II veteran and ex-POW Robert Noble and guest Frozen. Indeed, lights do form ciation with light also ex- miniature suns, reaffirming speaker Marc Connolly. a significant aspect of the plains why St. Lucy is such a the motif of light breaking Christmas season, serving popular saint in the Scandi- through the darkness. Italian both a religious and symbolic navian countries, where win- Jews also popularized frying At a solemn ceremony at place on the USS Arizona, purpose. Religiously, these ter darkness can last for the vegetables, and as such fried Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, the which was moored next to candles signify the light better part of the day. artichokes remain a popular City of Quincy once again the USS Nevada. Eleven- Jesus brought upon the world Candlelit St. Lucy’s Day pro- Italian Hanukkah dish. I marked the anniversary of hundred sailors died on the at His birth on Christmas. cessions occur along the grew up in a town with a the Japanese attack on Arizona and another 57 Symbolically, the lights streets of major Scandina- large Jewish population, and Pearl Harbor on Sunday sailors on the Nevada. All brighten the darkest nights vian cities, featuring lots of holiday parties in my el- morning, December 7, 1941. in all, 2,402 Americans died of the year and celebrate the girls dressed like St. Lucy ementary school always fea- This 73rd anniversary event at Pearl Harbor that day return of the sun after the and boys wearing gingerbread tured a blend of Christmas took place at the World War and another 1,282 were winter solstice. Two holidays men costumes, or conical and Hanukkah festivities. I II Monument, which bears wounded. One of my father’s which occur this week, St. hats decorated with stars. On remember playing dreidel, a the names of 255 Quincy friends was one of the Lucy’s Day and Hanukkah, the feast of St. Lucy, a daugh- game involving a spinning top residents who died in that survivors. When I was a little incorporate lights as central ter in the family wakes up and a pile of prizes, with my world war. kid, my parents would take features of their celebrations, early and dresses in a white classmates and accumulat- Marc Connolly, the the family to the Boston spreading warmth and cheer robe and a red sash. Sporting ing delicious gelt (chocolate commandant of the William Common in the summers, into the chilly wintry air. a wreath of electric candles coins) wrapped in golden foil, R. Caddy Detachment of the where my father’s friend sold St. Lucy’s Day, one of my on her head, she greets the and topping latkes with sour Marine Corps League was ice cream from one of those favorite feasts, occurs on De- family at breakfast by serv- cream and applesauce. It was guest speaker. That Sunday hybrid ice cream cycles. My cember 13th. Known as la ing them hot chocolate and wonderful to have two great morning started like so father called his friend a Festa di Santa Lucia in Ital- lussekatter, or raisin buns holidays bring my town close many others at Pearl Harbor, real hero, but the guy said ian, this holiday honors a spiced with saffron, which together during the dark of located on the Hawaiian he was just serving his fourth-century martyr from infuses a cheerful yellow winter. island of Oahu, However, country. I noticed when he Syracuse, Sicily. Italians cel- shade. On St. Lucy’s Day, I As the winter solstice ap- everything changed in walked, he walked with a ebrate St. Lucy in varying honor the light breaking proaches, the nights get pro- seconds at 7:55 am when good limp to his left leg, ways depending on the re- through the darkness by bak- gressively darker, casting a the Japanese began their something he was proud of gion. According to a Sicilian ing sweet potato biscuits, gray gloom earlier and earlier attack. since he earned it at Pearl legend, St. Lucy once allevi- which emerge warm from into the afternoon. For this As Kent Delong wrote in Harbor on that long ago ated a famine by sending the oven with a beautiful reason, holiday lights play War Heroes, bombs began Sunday morning. ships bearing wheat into a sunny glow. a powerful and heartfelt role hitting American planes Marc Connolly closed out port. To commemorate this Hanukkah, a Jewish holi- in many winter celebrations. on the ramps and gas his speech by stating, event, some Sicilians pre- day which begins on Decem- Candles illuminate the nights tanks were blowing up “Remember the Arizona. pare cuccía, or a porridge of ber 16th this year, also incor- across the world, whether everywhere. Hell was in Remember Pearl Harbor. boiled wheat berries that can porates light into its festivi- they spring from the crown of session. At 8:07 am, a Remember December 7th.” be served with honey and ties. Hanukkah celebrates a girl dressed as St. Lucy or tremendous explosion took As we all should. ricotta, on the feast day. In the over two thousand-year- from a Hanukkah menorah the northern areas of Italy, old victory of a Jewish patri- being lit by a family. It is easy such as Veneto and Friuli, St. otic group known as the to get bogged in a metaphori- Lucy serves as a gift-bringer. Maccabees over the Seleucid cal darkness this time of year NORTH END She distributes small gifts to Army, which wanted to im- — not just because of the early sunsets, but because of the stress and depression PRINTING that sometimes accompany the holiday season. 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As a tribute to the heroic Louis Silvie Zamperini, the Post-Gazette is printing a revised review of the February 1, 2013 book review of Laura Hillenbrand’s runaway bestseller Unbroken. Louis died on July 2, 2014, at the age of 97. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand 473 Pages Hard Cover • Published by Random House A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

This true story is about a are moved to another remarkable man who lived dreaded prisoner-of-war- five distinct lives. First, as camp, Omori. It was here an individual against soci- that Louis met his nemesis, ety, second, as a successful Watanabe. He was a brutal long distance runner, third, individual who was feared by as an Army officer lost at the prisoners as well as his sea, fourth, as a mistreated fellow guards. Watanabe be- Japanese POW, and fifth, a came fixated on Louis. He respected sports coach, after beat Louis daily. Reading WWII. and feeling about the con- He was 12 years old when stant abuse and degrading he witnessed the ill-fated the POW’s experienced, I German dirigible Graf find it difficult to understand Zeppelin flying over his how any of these unfortu- home in Torrace, California. nate heroes ever made it. Eventually this led to his Author Finally some sense of re- “Letters at Christmas” desire to fly. This boy’s Laura Hillenbrand lief was becoming evident; name is Louis Silvie from time to time B29’s were Candlelight Service Zamperini, the son of flying overhead show- Italian immigrants. This true story is about a ering leaflets over the From his childhood remarkable man who lived prison camps. This Louie was difficult to may be a good time to handle, and uncontrol- five distinct lives. His name is note the definitive lable. He had a fierce Louis Silvie Zamperini, the photographs that out- appetite. He stole food son of Italian immigrants. line this book and from homes and places how grand and telling of business. The only they are. They add person he would listen to Hillenbrand writes about the credence to this unbeliev- was his older brother Pete. horrible conditions the air- able book. The following line Louis became a track star men faced once they ditched is so significant, “In its ram- in high school. The need to their injured airplane, such page over the east, Japan race was a dominant factor as roving sharks. Seldom had brought atrocity and in his life and took over his were they rescued. The first death on a scale that stag- apparent opposition to soci- half of the war was domi- gers the imagination.” ety. He was a changed indi- nated by the agile Japanese “On the morning of Sep- vidual. Everything he did airplanes. tember 2, 1945, Japan was aimed toward being a top While on a rescue mis- signed its formal surrender. On Sunday December 21st at 10:30 am, Boston Harbor runner. He was well on his sion, Louis and his ship- The Second World War was Community Church, 9 Salutation Street, North End, Boston way to being an outstanding mates crashed into the sea. over.” I found it incredible to MA, invites you to join them for “Letters at Christmas” miler. Before long, Louis realized it read that some POW’s for- Candlelight Service. Hillenbrand fills dozens of was more important to keep gave their sadistic and cruel It is so easy to get lost in the holiday, that we lose the pages to elaborate on Louie’s one’s mind active than hav- captors. true meaning of Christmas. We can easily forget that outstanding racing exper- ing food. The survivor’s re- Louis who was lost in this Christmas is all about the life transforming gift of His son, tise, which includes his lated stories; Louis was able post world war turned to the Jesus Christ. Through Children’s Bells, Carols, Drama, and efforts to prepare for the to recite his mother’s reci- one redeeming quality he Candlelight we will re-focus on this heavenly message to Olympics in Berlin. His pes. On the forty-six day the cherished, distant running. the world ... “A Savior is born.” Luke 2:11 brother and his sister were haggard shipmates were He began training and sub- convinced that Louis was rescued by a Japanese Pa- sequently clocked a mile in capable of running the four- trol boat and treated with al- 4:18 minutes. During one of minute-mile. This ideal ternate care. At this point his historical runs he in- thinking was happening Louis weighed 80 lbs, his fel- jured himself severely. “It during the era of the re- low airman, Phil weighed 67 was all over.” nowned runner Jesse lbs. They’re emaciated bod- His life became a shamble. Owens, ies were difficult to behold. In time Louis returns to “As Louis worked through They were transported to Japan and visits Sugamo the summer of’40, America Execution Island who’s des- Prison, which held 850 former slid toward war.” In early picable reputation preceded guards. Here he shook hands 1941 Louis joined the Army it. They were treated miser- with the be-wildered guards Air Force. Subsequently, ably, and disrespectful. he remembers. Louis became an astute Hillenbrand captures the Reading about the des- bombardier officer and be- essence of the airman’s peration that this true hero came part of the crew for the mindset. Knowing full well lived through is disturbing issued B24 bomber, com- that death was approaching, and heart rending. Hillen- monly known as “The Flying the reality of their burden brand’s writing on how Louis Coffin” because it was through their suffering fights back is engrossing NOBILE INSURANCE plagued with mechanical should be coming to an end. and everlasting. problems. It is in this sec- Similar to other sections of Supporting Louis through- ALBANO F. 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Juan lived a simple He gathered them in his Hope all my Glamazon’s are taking time to smell the roses life as a weaver, farmer, cloak (known as a tilma) during this hectic Holidaze Season! and laborer and took them at once to Please enjoy my yearly Christmas parody to a “A Night On December 9, 1531 the bishop. Before Christmas” that happens to take place in a beauty Juan rose before dawn to Juan told the bishop what salon! I take pride to say I wrote this several years ago. walk 15 miles to daily had happened and opened Wishing all my Post-Gazette readers and staff a very Mass in what is now his cloak. The flowers that Merry Christmas! Enjoy! Mexico City. That morn- fell to the ground were ing, as Juan passed Castilian roses (which Tepeyac Hill, he heard were not grown in Mexico). music and saw a glowing Rather than looking at the cloud encircled by a rain- roses, bishop’s eyes were bow. A woman’s voice on the glowing image of the called him to the top of the Lady imprinted inside hill. There he saw a beau- Juan’s cloak. Soon after, a tiful young woman dressed like an Aztec church was built on the site where our Lady princess. She said she was the Virgin Mary appeared, and thousands converted to Chris- and asked Juan to tell the bishop to build a tianity. Our Lady of Guadalupe was declared church on that site. She said, “I vividly the patroness of the Americas. Twas the week before Christmas when all through the salon desire that a church be built on this site, so Juan died on May 30, 1548, at the age of The scissors were clicking; the mad rush was on. that in it I can be present and give my love, 74. He was beatified in 1990 and canonized The hairdressers were busy primping the coifs; compassion, help, and defense, for I am your on July 31, 2002 by Pope John Paul II at the Perm odor, tinting, hair spray, what cough? most devoted mother ... to hear your laments Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico City. He is The nail-techs stayed sitting; painting their art, and to remedy all your miseries, pains, and the first Roman Catholic indigenous Ameri- And the patrons were in and out like a dart. sufferings.” can saint. Saint Juan Diego’s feast day The receptionist was praying for the end of the day, The local bishop doubted Juan’s story and is celebrated on December 9. Devotion to While just out the window she noticed a sleigh. asked him to bring proof of the Lady’s iden- Our Lady of Guadalupe spread through- And in walked a lady all covered in flour; tity. Before Juan could go back to the out Mexico and the Spanish-speaking She said she’d been baking for hours and hours. Lady, he was told that his uncle was dying. Americas, and increasingly throughout the “I’ve seen to the children, but what of myself? Hurrying to get a priest, Juan missed his world. As a result, the Basilica of Guadalupe, meeting with the Lady. The Lady, however, located at the foot of Tepeyac Hill, is now “My husband’s been busy and couldn’t spare an elf. met him on his path and told him that his one of the world’s major centers of pilgrim- “My nails are all broken; my hair feels like glue; uncle had been cured. age for Roman Catholics, receiving 22 mil- “I hope there is someone who can make me feel new.” She then instructed Juan to climb to the lion visitors in 2010. With that gleam in her eye it was hard to say “no”— Mary volunteered for the job, ho, ho, ho! Shampoo, shampoo, how do you do? Rollers and gel, need the dryer too. With a trick of her brush she was coiffed in a flash; Annual East Boston Winter Market Manicured, painted, and dried in a dash. Her nails were all shiny, painted “jungle-red.” — A Success — The smile on her face left nothing unsaid. As she waved us good-bye, Merry Christmas to all, East Boston Main Streets would like to and artisans were displaying their creations Everyone stopped to see the great haul. thank all participants of the first annual and selling their wares. While out the window we all began to peer East Boston Winter Market held last “It is heartening to see folks from the Saturday, December 6th. neighborhood out and about supporting our At a giant sleigh and eight strong reindeer! Residents and visitors alike visited the local businesses and artists. We hope to Our lady hopped right in and with a nod to go participating Winter Market sites: Maver- build on this year’s success and grow the Off went her chariot above all the snow. ick Marketplace, East Boston Kitchen, East Boston Winter Market in the years to Jingle, jingle, jingle you can hear the bells ring. Atlantic Works, and the East Boston Neigh- come,” says Max Gruner, Executive Direc- It was a sight to behold there were songs to sing. borhood Health Center where local artists tor of East Boston Main Streets.

— Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetolo- gist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or [email protected].

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Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. Jingle Bell ... Jingle Bell top 10 holiday pet hazards from table scraps to tinsel on the tree, certain items around your house may be perilous to your pet during the holiday. Winter holidays are a busy time for the nation’s veterinarians. That’s because holiday pet hazards overlooked by busy owners can spell di- saster for your dog, cat or other pets. Keep your contact num- ber for your vet handy. Holiday Hazard #1: Chocolate: Any chocolate is off-limits for pets. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is Students from Quincy Catholic Central School rode in Santa Claus brings the to pets. their school’s Christmas float at the Annual Quincy parade to its joyful conclusion Holiday Hazard #2: the Tree: Curious dogs may sniff and Christmas Parade. as usual every year guarded paw and pull the tree over on themselves, cats like to get up by a lucky Quincy firefighter. and try out this strange outdoor tree. Anchor it, you can use wire to secure the top of the tree; then run the wire up to the ceiling or the wall and secure it. Watch out, too, for the tree preservative often put in the water around the tree trunk, so your dog or cat doesn’t lap it up. It can cause gastrointestinal problems. Holiday Hazard #3: Seasonal Plants: Poinsettias get the bad rap as the most poisonous, when actually they are fairly low on the toxic scale. But eating them may still cause some gastrointestinal upset. Other problematic holiday plants to keep out of reach: Christmas cactus, mistletoe, holly, cedar, balsam, and pine. Holiday Hazard #4: Table Scraps: Rich, fatty foods are of- ten holiday favorites, but they can result in life-threatening pancreatitis. Anything salty, spicy or greasy qualifies. Bones from chicken or turkey can splinter in the stomach. Keep table scraps out of reach, and be sure the garbage isn’t ac- cessible to your pet. Holiday Hazard #5: Ornaments: Tinsel can be too fasci- nating for a cat to pass up as a snack. Small decorations hanging low on the tree can be gobbled by both dogs and cats, Who wants to marry this and intestinal blockage can result. clown? Holiday Hazard #6: Holiday Cheer: Slipping a dog, cat or The Cycling Murrays. other pet alcoholic beverages to see how they act when in- (Photos by Sal Giarratani) ebriated isn’t funny, and could be very dangerous. It can make them very sick, with vomiting and diarrhea. Holiday Hazard #7: Dangerous Foods: Certain foods on the dangerous list all year may be more plentiful around the Host Your Holiday Party Like a Pro holidays or your guard may be down. Be sure your pet has no Tips and Trends from Boston’s Top Event Professionals access to coffee grounds, grapes, raisins, onions, chewing gum or mints with Xylitol. This sweetener, also used in Make this year’s holiday party one to remem- Manager for Howl at the Moon. “The key to baked goods and candy, is associated with liver failure and ber with tips and trends from New England’s a great holiday play list is making sure you death in dogs. International Special Event Society. From menu have something for everyone. An eclectic Holiday Hazard #8: Socially Shy Pets: Some pets simply ideas to playlist suggestions, there is some- mix of music definitely helps engage all of aren’t comfortable around a lot of people. Some get scared, thing for everyone on our list. your guests and can really help set the tone others get hostile. Whatever way your pet’s party-shy per- FOOD for your event. Starting the event with some- sonality tends to turn, put it in a spare bedroom with food Cocktail parties are gaining more popu- thing a bit quieter such as “My Way” by and water, out of the way of guests. larity versus a sit down dinner in 2014. Frank Sinatra or “Stay with Me” by Sam Holiday Hazard #9: Escape Artists: Pets can be like little Guests enjoy having a variety of choices Smith gives guests a chance to socialize and kids, they like to get out too, so you’ve got company maybe when it comes to food. Kristin O’Connor, grab a drink without the music monopoliz- guests who aren’t used to keeping track of pets and some- Senior Sales Manager for Capers Catering, ing the party. As the drinks start to flow, so one leaves the door open and out they go. Besides alerting told us “mini portions are still trending this can the music. Anything by Journey is al- guests to your furry escape artists, make sure you have a year because it is easy to eat and festive. ways a crowd pleaser and you can’t go wrong way of finding your pet. That means either a microchip, or Also, paired ‘snacks and sips’ such as mini dancing to “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift.” at the least a rabies tag or ID with your contact information, milkshakes with our homemade Oreo cook- BEVERAGES the vet’s contact information or both. ies or spicy hot chocolate shooters with cider Spice up your bar with recipes from Holiday Hazard #10: Aluminum Foil: Crumpled up, with donuts are always a hit.” ‘mixologist on the go’ Mike Spiegel of Revo- food sticking to it, aluminum foil can be irresistible to a pet. DÉCOR lution Cocktails. “Cocktails featuring spar- If swallowed, though, it can cause puncture wounds in the Transform your venue, whether it is at kling wine are a staple of any festive sea- gastrointestinal tract. home or in a restaurant, with shades of cop- son but they are moving beyond the basic The holidays can be a busy and stressful time, but it’s also per, metallic and mixed metals. Savannah Champagne Cocktail and French 75 this a time to reconnect with your family, friends, and of course, Sousa, Product Development Manager for year. By combining seasonal flavors with pets. So be sure to take the proper precautions to ensure Rentals Unlimited, suggested mixing emerging spirits like Plantation 3 Star Rum, everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. metallics with deep purples and reds. Add a a blend of light rums from Barbados, Ja- To all my pooch friends and human companions and touch of faux fur and mercury glass votive maica and Trinidad, you are able to bring my co-workers at the Post-Gazette and to ALL my readers candles to complete the look. approachable flavors to your guests, while a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sousa assured us to bring the wow factor exposing them to spirits they may not have while sticking to your budget. “Focus on a thought to try.” statement piece such as a beautiful linen on the dessert table or colored goblets to add Bubbly Pilgrim Recipe ATTENTION a pop of color to your table. You do not need 1 oz. Plantation 3 Star Rum to deck out an entire ballroom for an im- .75 oz. Cranberry Spiced Simple Syrup ATTORNEYS pact; sometimes just replacing one item .5 oz. Lemon Juice with another can change the entire look of 2 oz. Brut Sparkling Wine The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper an event.” of general circulation. 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Petruccelli while he was still The cast is very strong, and I have to men- a state representative. tion the incredible performance by Thomas Derrah who plays Greer, the dead woman who rises up at her wake. Mr. Derrah has to lie flat on his back throughout most of the play, but at midpoint he rises up to give an amazing monologue that is both side splittingly funny yet very sad and touching. L-R: Miss Teen Massachu- His performance was totally engrossing and setts-U.S. ’14 Nina Murray it was wonderful to watch such a skilled ac- and Ms. Massachusetts tor at work. U.S. ’14 Cyndal Maria Todd This is a difficult play to describe, but it is “Necessary Monsters” now playing at the one worth seeing as there is never a dull Like last year, Christmas Calderwood Pavilion in the South End is a moment in it. carols were sung by the East bit of a puzzle at first. Author John Kuntz I have written before about how sad it is Boston Central Catholic compares it with Russian nesting dolls as that new and original works are so seldom Choir, a great holiday meal it consists of a number of stories that all staged in the larger theatres. So many plays “Cuginos” from Winthrop, was served and music by DJ live inside one another. At first I was a bit today are based on movies or TV shows that Richie and Kayla Petruc- Damien Margardo and all in lost as I watched this play, which takes are rewritten for the stage and have celeb- celli seemed to be having attendance knew they were place in a cage. I knew we were on an air- rities in the starring roles. We have to be a great time. helping a great cause. plane, then watching in as a couple were thankful for stage companies such as on a first date. From there it moved on to SpeakEasy who are willing to give us the scenes from Film Noir, then on to a slasher chance to see new and interesting work. movie and even a children’s TV show. Sound We are also blessed to have playwrights a bit confusing? Throw in being at a wake such as John Kuntz who continue to pro- where the decedent comes alive while those duce such thought provoking and original in attendance fall dead as she talks about work. Theatre is alive and well in the her life, and you might think this is all to- smaller venues around the city. tal madness. But it begins to make sense Necessary Monsters. Directed by David R. as stories do connect to one another. It also Gammons. From the mind of John Kuntz. can make sense to each member of the With Thomas Derrah, McCaela Donovan, audience in different ways. Even Mr. Kuntz, Stacy Fischer, Evelyn Howe, John Kuntz, who also is excellent playing the roles of Georgia Lyman, Greg Maraio, and Michael Theo and Stephen, says he is still finding Underhill. new things in it. The use of double characters is wonder- fully done, and Kuntz, along with director David R. Gammons, have even included the audience in this doubling as the perfor- mance takes place in the middle of the the- atre with the playgoers on each side. This L-R: Sheila, Maria and Anthony Del Vecchino of East mirroring effect is very powerful as we all Boston. get to see not only the players, but the reac- tions of those opposite us. It also really comes together when as we see the con- nection between the double characters the actors are playing. This is a play that will keep you thinking even after you have left

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Honored guest Philippe Dhalluin, from Château Mouton Rothschild, French Cultural Center president and executive director Catheline van den Branden, and Wine Committee chair Eric Vogt Wine decanters from the Boston Sommelier Society, (l to r) Michael Meagher, Kathryn Webber and Abraham Lerner

The French Cultural Cen- ter hosted its annual “Tour de France Viticole, A Taste of Bordeaux” wine dinner for 110 black-tied guests on Monday, November 24th at the Chilton Club in Boston. The evening raised funds for the French Cultural Center and its Accent on Success After-School French Program in Boston Public Schools. This year’s featured vint- ner was the famous Château Mouton Rothschild, and on hand to present the out- standing wines was honored guest Philippe Dhalluin, the executive and managing director of the Rothschild French Cultural Center chairman Gerard Moufflet and Châteaux. Wines featured dinner hostess Brigitte Moufflet included Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 and Château Mouton Rothschild 1995.

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WREATH MAKING EVENT solace to one another truly or is that over to Worcester. A MERRY FRIGGIN’ Dolly Parton’s ringing With FOR HOMICIDE making this their season of For more details, log on to CHRISTMAS – Bells On, the Merle Haggard SURVIVORS peace. www.HanoverTheatre.org. CHECK OUT THE PUMP PRICES FALLING SOUNDTRACK tune If We Make it through Last week, the Louis D. MOODY BLUES The price in Roslindale at Lakeshore December sets the date, and Brown Peace Institute in NEXT YEAR ALFA Gas is now down to The soundtrack for A Merry the anticipation of Christmas Dorchester held a wreath- The Moody Blues will be $2.55 per gallon. Friggin’ Christmas stars the Time’s A Comin’. The title making event for those who in this area on Thursday, late Robin Williams and the track Bluegrass Kinda Christ- are survivors of homicides. March 19th playing all their film is enhanced by what is mas was the first Christmas Many families came and hits at the Hanover Theatre definitely not a “standard” song penned by Elaine and many brought photos, me- in Worcester. For fur- Christmas music album. Lee, then the mood is mel- morial buttons and memen- tos of their loved ones to in- ther information, log on to The collection of original lowed with There’s a New Kid www.HanoverTheatre.org. tracks and exclusive cover in Town, picking’ up the pace corporate into their wreaths. Dinner was also provided at THE PRICE IS RIGHT will rock your holiday. Rufus with Winter Wonderland, low- this time for remembrance. Drew Carey will be bring- Wainwright opens with It’s ering the decibels for the Many who have lost a loved ing The Price is Right to the the Most Wonderful Time of the angelic sound of Elaine sing- one to violence came to- Hanover Theatre too on Year and closes with the new ing O Holy Night, and the fi- th gether as a family to offer April 11 . So come on down, This price is really right! Christmas is for Kids, followed nal gift in song wrapped is by Going Home this Christmas the spirited Santa and the (The Belle Brigade), the clas- Kids. Let the warm feeling of sic Jingle Bells, while Ben The Roys’ music shower all Kweller contributes his new over you! Here Comes Santa Claus and HOME FREE - FULL YOUK’S KIDS Try to Love (Joy to the World), OF CHEER plus Up On the Housetop Columbia Supports Italian Home for Children (California Feetwarmers), Home Free won Season 4 and Aaron Tipton’s moving of The Sing Off, and they were in Memory of Mayor Menino version of Silent Night. Ryan rewarded with this Christ- came along the way, Mayor Culwell’s raises the decibels mas album, Full of Cheer. Menino would always be on via It’s Christmastime I Know Their a cappella capabilities hand to see things through. (Ho Ho Ho), the forecast The allow them to create the vo- That attitude and dedication Weather Outside (Spencer cals and instrumental to the city of Boston is what Shapeero), plus FM Radio sounds using only their made Boston Strong! I had an tuning in with More Than I voices. Their tasty harmo- amazing opportunity to work Wished For, the celebratory nies blanket your ears like with Mayor Menino on many Best Time of the Year (Alex snow on Christmas Eve. charitable endeavors. Words Rhodes), winding down with Check out the hilarious cannot express the amount Santa Will Be Flying Over the Grandma Got Run Over By a of gratitude Youk’s Kids and Moon (Anna Su), and John Reindeer, Irving Berlin’s I owes to Mayor Menino. We Isaac Watters’ Gentle, Mary White Christmas, the heav- truly will miss you Mayor Laid Her Child. Certainly not enly harmony of O Holy Menino and your devotion to your typical Christmas al- Night, celebrating lost love the great causes benefiting bum ¯ but refreshing! with the title cut Full of the city of Boston. Thank you CHRISTMAS Cheer, and hit the halfway for everything and your legacy WITH NASHVILLE mark with I’ll be Home for will live on forever.” Big Machine Christmas. That’s just the ABOUT ITALIAN HOME Fans of TV’s hit show half of it, continuing the fes- FOR CHILDREN Nashville can revel in the tive moods via Baby, It’s Cold Italian Home for Children spirit of Christmas with a Outside featuring Canadian was founded in 1919 to pro- dozen tracks performed by country music artist Kira vide care for children or- the cast of the show. Clara Isabella, the tongue-in- phaned by the influenza epi- Bowen (Scarlett) unwraps cheek Hairy Christmas, the Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Kevin Youkilis (Photo courtesy of Tina Cantu) demic of 1918. By the mid- the package with Santa smooth, traditional Angels 1970s, the Home for Italian Baby, Charles Esten (Dea- We Have Heard on High, their Children, as it had been Italian Home for Chil- our care.” Youk and Mayor con) & Vince Gill deliver reworked version of Do You called, changed its name and dren, a nonprofit institution Menino also had a special Blue Christmas, Christmas Hear What I Hear?, and the became a residential treat- that provides behavioral and bond. In 2009, Mayor Menino (Jonathan Jackson - Avery), final slice is the beautiful ment center, providing clini- mental health services to joined the Red Sox All-Star at the tender White Christmas Silent Night, with the accom- cal services for emotionally children, adults and families, Fenway Park to launch the (Hayden Panettiere - paniment of violinist Taylor challenged children of all recently announced the “Batting for Books” program, Juliette), picking up the Davis. nationalities and races. receipt of a generous dona- an initiative in which Youk’s pace with You’re a Mean One, THE LEGACY Today, Italian Home for Chil- tion from Kevin and Julie Kids collected books for Mr. Grinch (Connie Britton - COLLECTION: THE dren is a caring, training and Youkilis through Kevin libraries throughout the Bos- Rayna), and Sam Palladio - LITTLE MERMAID research institution that Youkilis Hits for Kids in ton Public Schools system. Gunnar performs Joni Walt Disney works with children at its memory of Mayor Thomas M. Youk has been a major sup- Mitchell’s River. A dynamite Walt Disney Records has Jamaica Plain and East Menino. porter of Italian Home since duet has Rayna and Luke created a line of collectible Freetown campuses as well Throughout his over the 2007 inception of his (Will Chase) singing Baby CDs to celebrate the anni- as children, families and twenty years as the Mayor of foundation, Kevin Youkilis It’s Cold Outside, the explo- versaries of Disney’s most adults through its mental Boston, Mayor Menino had a Hits for Kids, fondly known as sive Merry Christmas Baby is cherished and classic films. health clinic and community special relationship with Youk’s Kids. After his first dynamite from Aubrey The Little Mermaid’s 25th An- outreach programs. Italian Home for Children. visit to Italian Home, a spe- niversary Peeples - Layla, trailed by collection features He actively participated in cial bond was formed between ABOUT KEVIN YOUKILIS Have Yourself a Merry Little the songs and scores from community outreach on be- Kevin and the children at the HITS FOR KIDS Christmas (Chaley Rose - the film, by Oscar-winning half of the agency, attended Home’s on-grounds school. Youk’s Kids was founded by Zoey), sister act Lennon & composer Alan Menken, and the ground-breaking and rib- Kevin often visited to take former Boston Red Sox All- Maisy - Maddie & Daphne, lyricist Howard Ashman on bon cutting ceremonies of its the children bowling, deliver Star third and first baseman perform a song penned by Disc One. Disc Two contains school, made appearances at toys during the holidays, or Kevin Youkilis to support their real-life parents titled work tapes and song demos events, and as with most simply sit with them to an- the health and well-being of Christmas Coming Home, as performed by them, plus a Boston nonprofits, ensured swer questions during pizza children. Growing up sur- Luke chips in with O Little collectible 20-page booklet. the work that we do with chil- parties. Upon learning of rounded by the precious gifts Town of Bethlehem, and Cel- Commenting on Disc Two’s dren and families did not go his passing, Kevin and his of family, friends, commu- ebrate Me Home features the song demos, Menken adds, unnoticed. wife Julie knew they wanted nity and religion, Youkilis entire cast. “I hope listeners experience “Mayor Menino was a loyal to make a donation that has long been passionate THE ROYS - BLUEGRASS some of our memories, and and special friend to all of us Mayor Menino would have about giving back to the KINDA CHRISTMAS I hope they take away as I at Italian Home, especially approved. community. Over the years, Rural Rhythm do a lot of rediscoveries. The the children that we serve.” “I would like to extend my he sought opportunities to The tight harmonies of demos of some of the song said Michael Papile, Italian deepest condolences to the make a difference and The Roys (Elaine and Lee) moments, take the listener Home Board President. “For Menino family and to city of participated in a variety of pour through ten tracks of through the process on how Kevin and Julie Youkilis to Boston for the passing of philanthropic efforts. In bluegrass gems as they they were developed, under- honor his memory with such Mayor Thomas M. Menino.” 2007, he took his commit- bring the holiday’s home standing what the authors generosity means a great Kevin stated upon learning of ment to the next level and with their album Bluegrass wanted to communicate, deal to all of us. We are in the the former mayor’s passing. founded Youk’s Kids. Since Kinda Christmas. The humor and ultimately leading into process of memorializing “Mayor Menino worked end- its inception, Youk’s Kids of Santa Looked a Lot Like what the song became.” this special relationship and lessly to better the city and has raised over 3 million dol- Daddy sets the pace, chug- One of the most beloved contribution to inspire future the people within it. No mat- lars to support more than ging along with Santa Train, soundtracks of all time! generations of children in ter what injury or ailment 1,000 children. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 12, 2014 Page 11

years later, something magical is hap- Jenn and Spencer, and Words — reindeer and arctic foxes. Guests of pening as the beloved classic soars January 21-25, 2015. Mark Morris re- all ages will have the opportunity to off the screen and onto the Shubert turns to the ICA for the first time since meet Stone Zoo’s reindeer up close Theatre stage this holiday season. 2007. Brooklyn-based choreographer during the nightly photo opportuni- NOW Come see all of your favorite charac- will present four works: Italian Con- ties.* Children will want to make sure ters from the special including, Santa certo, his interpretation of Bach’s they visit with Santa, who awaits their and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, popular Italian Concerto in F Major; A arrival in Santa’s Castle. Jolly Old St. PLAYING Bumble the Abominable Snow Mon- Wooden Tree, a whimsical ensemble Nick will be available for photos ster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, the piece set to offbeat Ivor Cutler record- through December 23rd. After visit- Misfit Toys and, of course, Rudolph, ings; the passionate Jenn and Spen- ing with Santa, enter a magical holi- as they come to life in the all new cer, with music by Henry Cowell; and day world filled with fairy tale charac- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer: The Words, a brand-new work set to ters and dancing plush animals. Musical. It’s an adventure that Mendelssohn’s “Songs Without teaches us that what makes you dif- Words.” MMDG Music Ensemble per- LA SALETTE SHRINE ferent can be what makes you spe- forms live. 947 Park St., Attleborough MA cial. Don’t miss this wonderful new www.LaSaletteShrine.org holiday tradition that speaks to the THE CROSBY WHISTLE STOP THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF misfit in all of us. 24 Roland Street, Charlestown, MA LIGHTS — Now through January 4th 978-884-7690 from 5:00-9:00 pm daily. 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A to the shrine part of their annual family Christmas tree with her new beginner lesson is included in the holiday tradition. nutcracker doll. When she awakes, price of admission from 8:00-9:00 pm the tree has magically grown to over prior to social dancing from 9:00 pm- 40 feet high, and a mysterious prince 12:00 am. No partner or prior experi- who bears a striking resemblance to ence is required. All ages and dance SPECIAL the doll greets Clara, and embarks levels welcome. with her on an adventure fighting life- EVENTS Be sure not to miss Newpoli, Boston’s own Italian Folk sized mice, meeting beautiful fairies Music ensemble, for their annual Christmas concert outlandish fairytale characters. Their journey to the Kingdom of Sweets in- MUSEUMS Musica Di Natale: A Traditional Italian Christmas. For LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM cludes the famous dance sequences: further details see MUSIC SECTION. 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Trepak, Mirli- ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM 978-454-2299 Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Longfellow tons, The Waltz of the Flowers and of 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA www.LowellAuditorium.com Serenade,” “I’ve Been This Way course, the regal Dance of the Sugar Information (617) 566 1401 CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE — MUSIC Before,” “If You Know What I Mean,” Plum Fairy (and her Cavilier). As they Box Office (617) 278 5156 December 12. Renowned Director Neil “Desiree,” “You Don’t Bring Me are waved off by the magical party, www.GardnerMuseum.org Goldberg, creator of the groundbreak- YMCA THEATRE Flowers,” “America,” “Yesterday’s Clara settles back with her Prince and DONATELLO, MICHELANGELO, ing Broadway hit Cirque Dreams 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Songs,” “Heartlight,” “I’m a Believer” falls back to sleep. 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Starring sopranos, story behind the beat that changed tion, the prominent Florentine sculp- sonal favorites accompany hundreds Mountains to music from the courts Laura Hansen and Kristyn Taylor, and minds, touched lives and took the tor Baccio Bandinelli points not to his of spectacular costumes and holiday and piazzas of Naples. Two singers baritone, Frank Walker, singing arias, world by storm, Motown shows how most famous public monument, but dreams. The perfect way to come in and six instrumentalists bring an Ital- duets and trios from favorite Italian artists like Diana Ross, Michael rather to a drawing of it. The surpris- from the cold, forget the holiday ian Christmas celebration to life in operas followed by Broadway’s version Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Stevie ing gesture raises many questions stresses and rediscover the magic of dramatic fashion using original dia- of “drama, drama, drama!” Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Tempta- about when, why, and how Renais- the season. lects and traditional instruments. The tions and more created the sound- sance sculptors drew, and provides repertoire will include traditional folk SANDERS THEATRE AT track that transformed America. clues about their training and their NEWBURY HANDMADE MARKET prayers, artful polyphonic songs dat- HARVARD UNIVERSITY ambitions. Come and explore works 301 Newbury Street, Boston, MA ing back to the Renaissance, and cap- 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA by several Italian masters, many be- www.NewburyHandmadeMarket.com tivating tarantellas that will make you ofa.fas.Harvard.edu/BoxOffice COMEDY ing exhibited for the first time in the POP-UP SHOP INDEPENDENTLY want to dance. Joining the group on VERDI UN BALLO IN MASCHERA United States. ORGANIZED BY ETSY ARTISTS. stage will be professional dancer — January 18, 2015. A semi-staged Shop runs now through Christmas SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO — Ornella Iuorio, performing Italian tra- opera performance with Federico Eve. Newbury Street storefront filled January 17, 2015. “What’s Wrong with ditional dances. Christmas readings Cortese, Conductor and Edward Ber- with artist booths. Products to include People?” asks Sebastian Maniscalco in the dialects of Southern Italy will keley, Stage Director. This perfor- HOLIDAY watercolor paintings, scarves, eco- in his hilarious new hit stand-up spe- enhance and complement the music, mance is a full opera, over 3 hours in conscious furs, cookies, salsa, jams, cial airing on Showtime and available adding to the magic of the evening length. It therefore is not designed jewelry for men and women, hand- on DVD nationwide on March 27th. LIGHTS (English translations will be provided). for young children and recommended made clothing, pottery, candles, home In “What’s Wrong with People,” he Advance tickets can be purchased on for audiences 10 years of age and decor, vintage home decor, sea glass, brings his witheringly sarcastic and www.newpolimusic.com older. WEST END CHRISTMAS TREE photography, and hair accessories. exasperated take on modern behav- LIGHTING — Saturday, Decem- New artists every Friday. Some artists ior and decorum, trying to bridge the TD GARDEN ber 13, from 6:00-8:30 pm. The Friends working on-site and on-the-spot gap between the Italian-American 100 Legends Way, Boston of Richard Cardinal J. Cushing customization available. Open 11:00 THEATER Old World he grew up in and the con- 617-624-1050 Memorial Park, Inc., will hold their am to 7:00 pm daily. Closes at 3:00 pm temporary frenetic world we all live in www.TDGarden.com annual West End Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve. Located between today. The result is an original, highly NEIL DIAMOND — March 23, 2015. SHUBERT THEATRE Lighting. This year the Boston Fire the Hynes and Copley Green Line T relatable stand-up comedy tour- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Department is invited to join in the stops, and near the Back Bay Orange de-force that has Sebastian perform- Diamond will release his new CD 617-482-9393 celebration. The tree at Richard Line T and commuter rail stop. “Melody Road,” on October 21st. www.CitiCenter.org/Theatres/ ing sold-out concerts worldwide. His Cardinal J. Cushing Memorial Park at self-deprecating comedy reminds fans “Melody Road,” his first album of new Shubert 1 Bowdoin Square is blessed and lit DCU CENTER of a young Jerry Seinfeld who con- songs since 2008. Come March, Dia- RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED in memory of his Eminence Richard 50 Foster Street stantly challenges his audience to mond will embark on a North Ameri- REINDEER: THE MUSICAL — Now Cardinal J. Cushing, as well as in Worcester, MA recognize the absurdities of everyday can concert tour that includes dates through December 14. First airing in remembrance of lost community 800-653-8000 life. in the Unites States, Mexico and 1964, Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer members and loved ones. This year, www.DCUCenter.com Canada. Diamond’s career began in has become a beloved Christmas clas- in honor of their tremendous cour- PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS — the 1960s and continues on today sic — capturing the hearts and won- age and sacrifice Lt. Edward J. February 7-8, 2015. The Professional with such fan favorites as: “Cracklin’ der of generations of fans. Now, 50 DANCE Walsh, Jr. and firefighter Michael R. Bull Riders announced that fans will Kennedy will be remembered as well again be able to watch the best bull WILBUR THEATRE as the 50th Anniversary of the Regina riders and top bucking bulls when the 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA Cleri Residence, and General Robert PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD) ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS 617-248-9700 H. Quinn. The event often features returns to the DCU Center. Fans will www.TheWilburTheatre.com local choirs, entertainment and a sur- witness thrilling 8-second rides and DANCING WITH THE STARS prise visit from Santa. Free parking jaw-dropping wrecks throughout the “The Sicilian Corner” — 10:00 am to Noon every Friday with hosts Tom LIVE! — January 16, 2015. The all- will be available at the Charles River adrenaline-soaked performance as Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca new Dancing with the Stars: Live! tour Plaza Garage Lower Deck. Contact the PBR’s insanely brave cowboys risk every Sunday from 9:00 am to Noon. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. will feature a cast of the television Norman Herr for parking passes at the it all against monstrous animal “Italia Oggi” — Sundays 11:00 am to Noon with host Andrea Urdi show’s most popular competitors, lighting or to answer any questions at athletes that can weigh as much as 1460 AM. Go to www.1460WXBR.com. treating audiences to exciting and 617-869-7001 (C) or 617-720-5326 (H). 2,000 pounds. This year’s event will romantic performances. Dancing with feature a special opportunity for bull “Dolce Vita Radio” — DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm; Sundays the Stars dancers will choreograph STONE ZOO riding fans to get the ultimate in fan 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. brand new never-before-seen num- 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA experience. “The Nick Franciosa Show” — Sundays from Noon to 3:00 pm on bers and re-create some of the 781-438-5100 MONSTER JAM — February 13- WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. show’s most memorable moments. As www.StoneZoo.org 15, 2015. Welcome to Monster Jam, announced during Monday’s broad- ZOOLIGHTS — Now through an incredible family-friendly experi- “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” — 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO cast, Mark Ballas and Witney Carson January 4, 2015 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. ence starring the biggest performers 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. are the first two dancers revealed to ZooLights is set to dazzle visitors of on four wheels: Monster Jam mon- “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 — Sundays be on the tour. Further announce- all ages. This winter wonderland at- ster trucks. These twelve-feet-tall, 9:00 pm–10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's ments will be made throughout the tracts thousands of visitors each year ten-thousand-pound machines will Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. season. who get into the holiday spirit by bring you to your feet, racing and rip- ping up a custom-designed track full “L’Italia Chiamo Italian Radio Show” hosted by Stefano strolling along tree-lined paths lit by INSTITUTE OF thousands of twinkling lights. Upon of obstacles to soar over — OR Smash Marchese and Emanuele Capoano — Thursdays 2:00 pm–4:00 pm. CONTEMPORARY ART entering Stone Zoo, guests will visit through. Monster Jam provides a Visit www.zumix.org/radio or litaliachiamo.wordpress.com; email: 100 Northern Ave., Boston Yukon Creek, which not only features massive night’s entertain-ment [email protected]. Tel. 857-334-0868. 617-478-3100 dazzling holiday lights, but is also tailored perfectly for your family’s bud- “Intervallo Musicale” — Sundays 10:00-10:30 am; Host Carmine www.ICABoston.org home to bald eagles, North American get, and these colorful larger-than- Guarino on WUNR 1600 AM and online at www.wunr.com. MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP: porcupines, Canada lynx (including life beasts are sure to capture the Italian Concerto, A Wooden Tree, three kittens born earlier this year), hearts of both young and old. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 12, 2014

Parla Come Mangi! (Speak as You Eat!)

by Alessandra Sambiase This just in! Texas’s State Board of Educa- door and tion has approved new history textbooks that found a dead say the U.S. Constitution was based on the body inside. Benvenuti! The month of December will be dedicated to tradi- Bible. A group of university professors com- Phil Gustaf- tional Italian Holiday desserts. Struffoli is a Neapolitan Christ- plained that the textbooks are filled with “in- son was tour- mas staple whose origin dates back to the Greeks. The name ventions and exaggerations” about ing the va- struffoli in fact comes from the Greek word “strongoulos” which Christianity’s influence on the Founding cant property with a friend, Keith Frank, Jr., means rounded. These fried little pieces of dough are prepared Fathers, but Board Chairwoman Barbara and a realtor when he looked in a first-floor using the basic ingredients of the peasant’s cuisine with the Cargill said students will now learn about cupboard and ran from the room scream- addition of aromatic citrus peel, colorful sugar sprinkles for the country’s “rich religious heritage.” ing. “There’s a dude in there!” Police deter- decoration and the staple ingredient: honey that gives the un- Amen. mined the body belonged to a homeless man mistakable sweetness and aroma to this festive dessert. Many A Florida man who ran to a nearby who had broken into the house. “Needless versions of struffoli can be found in central and southern Italy. firehouse to report that his house was ablaze to say,” said Frank, “We’re not very inter- During the Renaissance, nuns of Neapolitan convents would was told to call 911. Neville Morrison said ested in that property anymore.” give struffoli as Christmas present to the wealthy local families that after a firefighter told him to call for Be aware, too much texting may be more to express thankfulness for their generous donation throughout help, he responded, “You can see the blaze than just a compulsive distraction. New re- the year. Eating struffoli between rounds of “tombola” or cards coming out of my roof!” The firefighter shut search suggests that constantly tilting your games is a cherished and sweet Italian Christmas tradition. the door in his face. By the time firefighters head to look down at a Smartphone may re- did respond, the home was destroyed. sult in severe neck strain. The human Struffoli (serves 6) The latest poop! A British company un- head generally weighs from 10 to 12 pounds, 2 cups of flour (plus extra for ½ cup sugar veiled a bus powered by human poop. The but back surgeon Kenneth Hansraj wanted dusting) 2 cups honey (16 oz) 40-seat Bio Bus runs on gas generated by to measure the variations in the amount of 3 large eggs Frying oil decomposing garbage and sewerage gener- force exerted on the spine as the head bends Peel of 1 mandarin, cut out Sugar sprinkles for decoration ated by people in the area, “including, quite forward. Using computer models, he found in small pieces possibly, those on the bus itself,” said a com- that a head bowed at a 15-degree angle adds pany spokesman. roughly 27 pounds of pressure on the spine. Preparation: knead flour and eggs together to form a How touching. A 100-year-old Tennessee Enough said. smooth, large ball of dough and let it rest, covered with plas- woman who spent her life on her farm saw Nearly a quarter of American consumers tic wrap, for 15 minutes at room temperature. Flour a work the ocean for the first time. “We don’t have have less than $250 in their bank accounts surface, cut out one small portion of dough at the time nothing like this in Giles County, said Ruby on any given payday, according to a survey (re-wrap the rest of the dough to keep it from drying) and Holt, after dipping her toes into the Gulf of from lender Springleaf Financial. Twenty roll it with your hands in the shape of a long skinny Mexico. percent of those who earn $200,000 a year breadstick then, with a sharp knife, cut into ½ inch seg- The popular televangelist Pat Robertson say they save rarely or not at all, and a quar- ments that will be rolled into a small ball (roughly the size declared that speeding is not a sin so long ter of those with graduate degrees said they of a hazelnut) to make struffoli. Sprinkle some flour onto as you “don’t imperil anyone else,” and couldn’t miss a month of paychecks with- the dough balls to prevent them from sticking to each other admitted that he sometimes likes to mash out needing to borrow or sell assets. and, using a sifter, shake the excess of flour and set aside. the gas pedal of his 650-horsepower car un- We learned, a number of bank tellers in Continue until all the dough is cut into struffoli. In a large til he reaches speeds of 100 mph. the U.S. has dropped more than 13 percent saucepan or deep skillet, pour enough frying oil to fill the Winnie-the-Pooh, after a town council in since 2007 thanks to the rise of mobile pan about 1/3 of the way. Heat over medium heat until the Poland nixed a proposal to adopt the charac- banking and customer’s preference for oil is hot but not smoking. Fry the struffoli in batches being ter as a mascot for a playground because he ATMs. The salary of an experienced teller careful not to put too many at the same time because they “doesn’t wear underwear” and is of “dubious has also fallen nearly 4 percent since 2002 will immediately grow in volume. Using a slotted spoon, sexuality.” after adjusting for inflation. turn them often as they cook, cooking process should take The Spirit of Christmas, after Reading, PA., Italian Americans in Science and Medicine. about 3 minutes. The struffoli are ready when they are of a officials decided to replace the city’s scrawny It would be Gaetano Lanza, born in 1848 to light golden color, transfer them onto a paper towel to drain. Christmas tree because of complaints that Sicilian immigrants, who founded the en- In a large saucepan, bring the honey, sugar and the man- it was “ugly” and “pathetic.” “I know Read- gineering department of the Massachusetts darin peel to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally until ing is not doing too great,” said resident Institute of Technology (MIT) and taught the sugar is dissolved then add the fried dough balls and Martin McNeil, “but this tree is making it mechanical engineering there for 36 years. gently fold them in the honey to coat completely. Turn the even worse.” An inventor, in 1909 he developed the first heat off and transfer the struffoli on a platter to cool down How interesting! Vogue magazine’s new of- wind tunnel, which tested the endurance for a few minutes. fices at 1 World Trade Center in New York of different products. He died at age 80 in Wet your hands to mold the struffoli in the shape of a City are infested with rats — and steely Edi- 1928. And Mariana Bertola, M.D. called “Dr. wreath (that can be sliced later) or in individual little por- tor in Chief Anna Wintour is not amused Crusade,” was a teacher, obstetrician, po- tions. Sprinkle with colorful sugar sprinkles and serve. says Gawker.com. The editor and her staff litical activist, and social reformer, who Buon appetito! were set to make a permanent move to the founded women’s clubs and settlement Struffoli (serve 6) building’s 25th and 26th floors in the New Year houses in California during the first de- along with the rest of the Conde Nast pub- cades of the 20th century. Through her work 300 g di farina (piu’ altra 100 g di zucchero (6 cucchiai) lishing group, but Wintour is now consider- with the California Federation of Women’s farina per la lavorazione) 450 g di miele ing putting off the rest of her editorial team’s Clubs, she ensured that every county hos- 3 uova Olio per friggere transfer indefinitely until the rats can be pital in the state had both children’s and La buccia di un mandarino Codette di zucchero colorate banished. “A serious concern (laughable, but maternity wards. And it would be Margaret tagliata a piccoli pezzi per decorare I guess it makes sense) is all the clothing J. Giannini, M.D. who founded the Mental Preparazione: impasta la farina e le uova fino a formare that could be nibbled through,” wrote an Retardation Institute in New York City in una palla uniforme. Copri con la pellicola e lascia riposare anonymous staff. In the meantime, Wintour 1950, which was the first and the largest per 15 minuti a temperature ambiente. Cospargi di farina has ordered an assistant to check her per- facility for the handicapped in the world. un piano da lavoro, taglia una piccola porzione di pasta per sonal office for rodents before she enters it. Show business stuff in collaboration with volta (avendo cura di avvolgere nella pellicola la pasta Shocking news! A Chinese hospital is giv- the great musicologist Albert Natale. John rimasta per evitare che si asciughi troppo) e filala dandole ing expectant dads agonizing electrical Lennon let loose on Elvis Presley. “He was la forma di un lungo grissino. Taglia la pasta in segmenti shocks so they can sympathize with the pain not a deep thinker. He went by stereotypes. lunghi 1 cm e arrotondali fino a formare delle palline della He thought blond hair belonged to girls, and their partners will feel in childbirth. In each dimensione di una nocciolina. Cospargi di farina le palline dumb girls at that, so he changed his hair simulated childbirth session at Hangzhou preparate per evitare che si attacchino l’una all’altra quindi color. Dyed it black, to be somewhat macho Aima Hospital, a nurse sends a current to a passale in un crivello per eliminare l’eccesso di farina e and intelligent.” Here is Moms Mabley with pad on the father-to-be’s abdomen and gradu- tienile da parte. Continua fino ad esaurimento di tutta la her opinions about Dinah Shore. “For a long ally increases the voltage until he writhers pasta rimasta. in agony. One expectant dad said the expe- time, there was this erroneous rumor In un tegame o in una padella grande versa dell’olio per rience had given him a newfound respect makin’ the rounds that Dinah Shore is of friggere (circa 1/3 dell’ altezza totale della padella) e scaldalo for moms. “I realized it’s not easy giving “mixed ancestry (part black). I don’t know a fiamma media fino a farlo diventare ben caldo (attenzione birth,” he said. “It’s just painful.” how that particular rumor got started … The a non farlo fumare!).Friggi gli struffoli un po’alla volta Carlo Scostumato claims what most chil- truth is, she’s Jewish. But she don’t talk facendo attenzione a non metterne troppi perche’si dren learn by doing is how to drive their par- about that either, honey.” And Veronica gonfieranno, aumentando di volume. Girali spesso per ents almost crazy. Lake, says, “I happen to know that Tallulah permettere una cottura uniforme. L’intero processo di Giuseppina, cosce storte, says, “Another Bankhead and Joan Crawford couldn’t have cottura richiedera’ circa 3 minuti, saranno pronti quando reason men don’t live as long as women is babies because of the illegal abortions per- avranno preso un colorito dorato. Trasferisci gli struffoli su that they suffer so much waiting around in formed on them. This was a major, scan- della carta assorbente. In ampio tegame dai bordi alti, porta hospitals for their wives to have babies.” dalous topic of conversation and gossip in a bollore il miele con lo zucchero e la buccia sminuzzata Every father should remember that one show biz circles in the old days. Those good del mandarino. Abbassa la fiamma e fai sobollire, day his son will follow his example instead old days weren’t! Veronica Lake passed away mescolando con un cucchiaio di legno fino a complete of his advice. in 1973 at age 51 of acute hepatitis in scioglimento dello zucchero. Aggiungi quindi le palline fritte Weird! A prospective house buyer touring Burlington, Vermont. She was cremated. a Milwaukee fixer-upper opened a closet AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME e amalgamale, ricoprendole tutte con il miele. Spegni il fuoco, trasferisci gli struffoli su un piatto da portata e fai intiepidire. Bagna con dell’acqua il palmo delle mani e dai agli struffoli la forma di una ciambella (che poi taglierai in WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM porzioni) o crea delle dosi monoporzione. Decora con delle codette di zucchero e servi. Buon appetito! POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 12, 2014 Page 13

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) CIA Exposed by citizens plant trees whose U.S. Sen. Diane Feinstein shade they will never enjoy.” Headlines galore, the CIA — Ancient proverb tortured terrorists who live Local Moonbats Join to kill us. Waterboarding National Protest and enhanced interrogation Wasn’t it nice to see resi- techniques are un-American dents of both Lexington and The U.S. Senate Intelligence Newton protesting two re- Each year at about this considering the circum- When I was back on cam- Committee will release to cent grand jury decisions. time, Dad would say to me, stance, she would like a pus, I wore the watches and the public all the evil we com- Holding a protest in silence “What the heck am I going charm bracelet with musi- carried my monogrammed mitted in the name of sur- inside a church to address to get your mother for cal instruments dangling lighter. When my fellow stu- vival. Moonbats think this the extinguished voices of Christmas?” Mom was fussy. from it. We were right, and dents commented, I showed stuff should be exposed. the slain. Lately, all we have Oh yah, I forget, didn’t we She never liked fur coats or it would give us good cause them what was in my brief- been seeing is mob rule have this debate back dur- roaming the streets of really fancy clothes, but she to add instruments when case. Before that week was ing President Bush’s second America when what we did like jewelry. Uncle Nick her birthday rolled around. over, I had sold everything I term when we stopped need are real leaders out was the guy to talk to about After the present was had, wholesale, but returned waterboarding. What good is there seeking real solutions jewelry as he had several wrapped, Fred Seidler en- home with a pretty good there in releasing this old and communication. Mobs contacts in the business. gaged me in conversation profit. This new venture information worldwide if it take over when a country How this came about was as he was curious about his would continue throughout only emboldens our enemies goes leaderless. due to the GI Bill that he took friend Nick’s nephew-God- my college career and I even out there bent on our Ironically, watching moon- advantage of. son. Fred was a short, round, thought about going into the destruction? bats in Lexington and New- As WWII came to an end, well-dressed man with a con- jewelry business when I Politicians at home want ton talk about social justice Uncle Nick was discharged stant smile on his face. His graduated. Back at the to stay clean wearing pris- makes me want to barf. It from the Navy and decided to end of the conversation was Seville Theater, by that tine white gloves while the is easy for liberals in “lily- use the Bill to get himself an mainly questions as to my Christmas, every usher and sometimes dirty work is white Peoples Republics” education. He had heard that status in life. I told him that candy girl had a new watch done by CIA operatives in talking about racial justice the North Bennet Street I was a freshman in college, or a lighter. Some even order for others to have their and inclusion, isn’t it? School in the North End, the worked in a movie theater, bought their parents, sib- clean white gloves. Call it Do You Know the Way oldest trade school in the studied music from family lings or significant others necessary evils; call it what- Outta San Jose? country, had courses on members and was going to their presents from me. A ever you wish, but no good Over in San Jose, Califor- watch making and watch be a bass player like my year or so later, after I be- will come to us by airing our nia, the West Coast moonbats dirty laundry to our enemies have apparently had it up to repair. Once trained, he father, and that I played came a professional musi- They Must Speak here over the homeless mov- made several contacts in baseball in the spring and cian, I began taking a brief- Fluent Dog, Huh ing into the streets of San the jewelry business, but summer. Before the conver- case filled with watches and While watching MSNBC Jose. Recently, the powers never spent more than sation ended, Fred Seidler lighters to the jobs I played, the other night, I was that be at City Hall sent spare time in it as he ran gave me an offer that seemed just in case the other musi- amazed how fluent all those the cops in to clear out for office in the Musicians’ to fit right into my schedule. cians might have needs or talking like Rev. Al Sharp- a shantytown called “The Union and became the vice He asked, “How would you wants. ton speak fluent dog. Yup, Jungle: where some 200 president, a position he like to fill your briefcase As time went on, Fred they do all right. Know what homeless folks have been would hold for about 25 with jewelry and sell what Seidler’s health headed I mean? They all bark loudly camped out for some time. years. you have on campus. You down hill and he wasn’t at but never say a coherent They were warned the a When Dad and I ap- could take the stuff on con- the helm of his business word. They are all bark and SWAT Team was coming and proached him about both of signment with knowledge of more than a couple of days no bite. they came. Folks fled with us buying jewelry for Mom the prices I will charge you. per week. His brother, Jack, Black Caucus the clothes on their backs to for Christmas, he brought us You can add on whatever you passed away suddenly and Questions Tribe Status avoid arrest. The “Jungle” is to 333 Washington Street, want as your commission, their sons and sons-in-law The Congressional Black now history as are the home- the best known Jewelry let’s say, and we will all took over. They were not as Caucus are reportedly urg- less of San Jose. Forget that Exchange in Boston at that make a little money.” As I friendly as Freddy had been ing the Obama Administra- old tune, the new tune is time. Daniel Seidler was the thought about it, what came and sort of resented me be- tion to withhold federal rec- “Don you know the way outta ognition of a Native Ameri- San Jose?” Tough luck for company he was involved to mind was the amount of ing involved in the business. can tribe pending investiga- the homeless. Maybe they with and introduced us to students I ran into at Bos- As a result, I would call and tion into its history of be- should try Beverly Hills next? Jack and Fred Seidler, the ton State that asked me for ask for Fred. If he was in, I ing anti-Black. The Interior I love seeing moonbats turn sons of the name on the the time or for a light when would speak to him and dis- Department is ready to rec- into the hypocrites that they door. Fred waited on us with we were on a break in the cuss my needs. He would put ognize the Panunkey Tribe are. enthusiasm as he was a smoking lounge. I told Fred things together and I would in Virginia and would make Landrieu Goes close friend of Uncle Nick’s that I would like to start out pick them up on that same it eligible for special benefits Down, Down, Down and had assured him that with a variety of lighters and day while he was there. No and allow them to pursue a The Republican Landslide anyone in his family would inexpensive watches for both one was going to go against casino. A decision is due by back on Election Day on No- receive a good discount if men and women. Most of him when he was there and March 30th. vember 4th just got a bit big- they purchased jewelry or what they sold at Seidler’s things worked out for me to Quote to Note ger when Republican Bill silverware from him. was high-end, but they my liking. After graduation “Civilizations increase Cassidy beat three-term in- We discussed Mom’s taste did have several brands of three years later, something their greatness when their cumbent U.S. Senator Mary with Fred Seidler and the imported watches that were had to go. I began teaching, Landrieu, D-LA by 56 per- tail-end of the conversation inexpensive and a good playing music at night and cent to 44 percent in the th revealed to us that Mom array of lighters including a continued working at the LEGAL NOTICE December 6 run-off. didn’t have a charm brace- new type that was electronic. Seville Theater whenever I Commonwealth of Massachusetts let, something that was very Fred priced each item that I could fit it in. The first thing The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE popular back in the day. Dad picked and told me how to go was the jewelry busi- Probate and Family Court and I looked over several much to add on for a profit ness, and after ten years, Middlesex Division Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court designs and decided on one and still keep the prices the job at the Seville. As East Cambridge, MA 02141 Probate and Family Court that was rather nice. Dad lower than retail stores. He a young adult, I narrowed (617) 768-5800 Middlesex Division added the first charm to the then found an old jewelry things down to teaching Docket No. MI14P6252EA 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 bracelet and I picked out a case and placed all of in Boston and playing Estate of (617) 768-5800 PAUL VINCENT FLYNN second charn that would be the items in it, roughly music at night. I would con- Also Known As Docket No. MI14P6340EA my present to my mother. 20 watches, 10 men’s and tinue with both careers and PAUL V. FLYNN, SR. Estate of Uncle Nick then picked 10 women’s, and about the add in several other aspects Date of Death October 23, 2014 JANE L. McKENNEY out the third one and told us same number of lighters. of show business for the INFORMAL PROBATE Date of Death November 3, 2014 PUBLICATION NOTICE that it would be his and He added in two identical next few decades of my INFORMAL PROBATE To all persons interested in the above PUBLICATION NOTICE Aunt Dorothy’s present to watches, one made out of life. captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner To all persons interested in the above my mother. stainless steel and the other That Christmas, when Timothy J. Flynn of Watertown, MA a Will has captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner The price was at a whole- gold plated. They were as been admitted to informal probate. Alison J. Jones of Westford, MA. Mom saw the charm brace- Timothy J. Flynn of Watertown, MA has Alison J. Jones of Westford, MA has been sale level, as Fred Seidler thin as a silver dollar, which let, she fell in love with it. been informally appointed as the Personal informally appointed as the Personal Repre- cut the profit down to a mini- back in the day indicated an From that point on, both Dad Representative of the estate to serve without sentative of the estate to serve without surety surety on the bond. on the bond. mum. We were happy and expensive time piece. He and I would add a new musi- The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under the card that was added into then said, “You wear these, cal instrument to it each informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- the box explained every- alternating each day. One time a gift was due: Christ- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. thing. The one thing I didn’t picture is worth a thousand mas or Mom’s birthday. By Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be mention was that all of the words.” He then had a the time the bracelet was filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration charms were copies of mu- lighter engraved with my filled with charms, it looked from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can sical instruments. Mom was initials on it and told me to like a symphony or swing petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the the daughter of a musician orchestra had exploded in estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and use it only when I lit expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties (Babbononno), the sister of someone’s cigarette. When miniature. Mom loved it are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute two musicians (Uncles Paul I asked what I owed for and wore it with pride. After formal proceedings and to obtain orders formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of terminating or restricting the powers of and Nick), the wife of a my two new watches and all it was from her husband Personal Representatives appointed under Personal Representatives appointed under musician (my Dad), and the the lighter, his answer and her only son. informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and mother of a fledgling musi- was “Not much, but I’ll let Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 12/12/14 cian (me). We thought that, you know later.” GOD BLESS AMERICA Run date: 12/12/14 Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 12, 2014

NEWS BRIEFS (FROM ITALIAN NEWSPAPERS AND Gridiron Audibles OTHER PUBLICATIONS) with Christian A. Guarino Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco Patriots Strike Down Chargers in Thunderous THE BEST CHEF IN THE WORLD: A SELF-TAUGHT ITALIAN Defensive Display Nadia Santini has recently won the coveted first prize as The two-week, Midwest- Frankly, on this night, the best chef, bestowed by the World British magazine West Coast swing of the Brady’s passing was at “World’s Best 50 Restaurants.” She has a profound knowl- 2014 campaign is in the times sickening. In the edge of food items, a deeply-felt attention to the land, to the books. Following a tough end he had completed 28 place where she works and food preparation. Before she loss in Green Bay, the of 44 pass attempts for 317 decided to dedicate her life to the stoves, in 1974 at the age Patriots brought down the yards, 2 TDs and of 20, Nadia-(28 today), born at Mussollino (Prov. of Vicenza), San Diego Chargers 23-14 one awful interception received a degree from the Biological Technical Health In- last Sunday at 23 14 before the half. But stitute at Mantova. She studied the Science of Nutrition, Qualcomm Stadium. his struggles were not then a real novelty. She married Antonio, a year her se- Behind a suffocating defensive perfor- helped by the play-calling of coordinator Josh nior, while both were studying Political Science at the Uni- mance, the New England Patriots earned McDaniels, who did his best to not only out- versity. Both dropped out of the University’s studies in or- their 10th win of the season. Jamie Collins, smart the San Diego defense, but also him- der to promote a bigger project, i.e. to bring to an interna- Darrelle Revis and the rest of the Patriots self. The team got away from running the tional level, now global, the restaurant, “The Fisherman” ball when the Chargers were proving to be (il pescatore) which her husband inherited, located in the incapable of stopping it. Following a promis- town of Runate, between Mantova and Cremona. At the time ing opening drive, disastrous play calling the place was a lodging-house, originally started by Antonio’s halted the trip through the red zone. Run- grandmother Teresa in 1925 when it was known as “Wine ning backs LeGarette Blount and Jonas & Fish.” Antonio’s grandfather used to go fishing, bringing Gray (remember him?) moved the sticks home all kinds of fish, which became the main dishes. A with ease. A nine-yard run by Blount set up lot began to change in the 50’s and later with the arrival of a second and goal from the one-yard line. the newly-weds (in the 70’s). But Nadia and Antonio began But McDaniels decided that passing would to change everything. Nadia took over the cooking, and con- be the team’s best chance at picking up six tinued to stay put. In 1996, Nadia Santini was the first points. An incomplete pass and sack later Italian to get “3 Stars” from the prestigious magazine and the Patriots settled for a field goal. “Michelin.” Early in the 2nd quarter, wide receiver In the restaurant also work her two sons: Giovanni 36, Brandon LaFell put the ball on the ground and Alberto 29. Giovanni graduated proudly from the and safety Darrell Stuckey returned it 53- University of Piacenza studying the Science and Technol- defense spent the week in Southern Cali- yards for a Chargers touchdown, and a 14-3 ogy of Nutrition, while Alberto graduated from the Univer- fornia focused on not repeating a forgettable lead. This would be the last score of the night sity of Parma majoring in Economics and Marketing. To performance versus the Packers. They re- for San Diego as the Patriots defense the question ‘What is your special dish, the answer sponded with perhaps their most dominant seemed to come alive after this play. But emphasized generally tends towards “vegetarianism!” showing yet, stifling a Chargers attack led the turning point of the game was most defi- by quarterback Philip Rivers to the tune of nitely Brandon Bolden’s second quarter punt LONGEVITY IS POSSIBLE, BUT ONLY IF YOU EAT 7 points allowed and 216 total yards. Revis block which set up the offense’s first touch- A LOT OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES was targeted only once all game, completely down of the night and cut the Chargers lead. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published shutting down his side of the football field. “The offense might have to pick the recently the results of a study conducted at Stockholm, at However, despite Revis doing what he does, defense up one game, and the defense might the star of the game was Collins, who was have to pick up the offense. Special teams the Karolinska Institute. There was no real surprise, for an inspired man, sacking Rivers twice might have to pick both sides of the ball up. we often read that a diet richly based on fruit and vegetables while also closing passing lanes while in We have to continue to execute our game provides many benefits to our organism. The fruit ought to coverage. In all the unit collected 4 sacks plan throughout 60 minutes, and that’s what be consumed between meals while the vegetables, and the and an interception. Speaking of that in- we keep on doing.” Said Revis after the win. greens, should be eaten raw. A group of 71,706 individuals, terception, how about those contributions Complete team efforts are what it will take Swedish men and women aged 45 to 83, were the subject of from mid-season additions, Akeem Ayers to win in the playoffs. This Patriots have the research study which lasted 13 years, the passing of and Jonathan Casillas. Ayers, primarily a three stellar units, a rarity in today’s NFL. 11,000 was recorded — mostly men (6,803) versus women pass rusher, proved to be effective in cover- We’re moving on to the Dolphins ... (4,636). The director of the study, Andrea Bellavia, stated age, picking off Rivers on a critical drive in that the relation between fruit and vegetables has rarely the 4thquarter. The Chargers were leading AFC playoff seedings as of week 14 occurred in other studies. It was found that a low use of by one, 14-13, and were putting together Ranking Record fruit and vegetables/greens reduced longevity with a very their best drive of the second half. With line- 1 New England Patriots 10-3 high mortality rate. The ideal dosage? A daily dose of 5 por- backer Dont’a Hightower inactive due to a 2 Denver Broncos 10-3 tions of fruit and vegetables/greens must be the rule. Buon shoulder injury, Casillas was called upon to 3 Indianapolis Colts 9-4 Appetito! fill in as the units signal caller. Safe to say, 4 Cincinnati Bengals 8-3-1 he did a satisfactory job in Hightower’s ab- 5 Pittsburgh Steelers 8-5 sence. The Patriots defense is proving to not 6 San Diego Chargers 8-5 LEGAL NOTICE only be solid in its’ starting 11, but also to have talented backups that can stand in The Patriots can clinch the AFC East Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE when given the opportunity. division title with a win over the Dolphins. The Trial Court And yet despite the thorough beat down Having defeated them during the regular Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts season, the Patriots hold head-to-head Middlesex Division The Trial Court the defense put on the Chargers offense, 208 Cambridge Street Probate and Family Court the game was still in doubt in the fourth tiebreakers over the Broncos, Bengals, Colts East Cambridge, MA 02141 Middlesex Division quarter. With the Patriots nursing a two- and Chargers. (617) 768-5800 208 Cambridge Street Docket No. MI14P4093EA East Cambridge, MA 02141 point lead, Quarterback Tom Brady found Estate of (617) 768-5800 Julian Edelman in coverage, and the slot JOHN W. ADAM Docket No. MI14P3942EA receiver broke free of Chargers defenders Also Known As Estate of for a 69-yard touchdown. “Tommy put a good JOHN NAGARAH JOHN WARREN ADAM ball out there,” Edelman said. “And I did my Date of Death May 14, 2010 Date of Death December 14, 2011 job to get open and try to catch the ball and INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE do something with it.” To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above After the win, a stoic Brady was grateful captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner for his teammates on defense for bailing out Bernice M. Adam of Sacramento, CA a Will Theresa L. Nagarah of Commerce Township, the offense. “Our defense was unbelievable. has been admitted to informal probate. MI a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Bernice M. Adam of Sacramento, CA has Theresa L. Nagarah of Commerce Town- They kept us in it all night. That was a been informally appointed as the Personal ship, MI has been informally appointed as the defensive win right there. We made a couple Representative of the estate to serve without Personal Representative of the estate to serve plays. It was not our best football, at least surety on the bond. without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under offensively. But I love the way our guys informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- played on defense.” Collins was on an inspired man on Sunday tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- night. bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are • Host Your Holiday Party Like a Pro (Continued from Page 7) entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can the sugar dissolves. Allow to national Special Event Society. namic networking events and petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the cool. Fine strain to remove ISES is the principal associa- a peer-to-peer support system estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties particles. tion representing creative that help our members grow are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute events professionals globally. their businesses and their ca- formal proceedings and to obtain orders formal proceedings and to obtain orders ISES New England is the lo- Founded in 1988, ISES New reers. The chapter is run en- terminating or restricting the powers of Per- terminating or restricting the powers of Per- sonal Representatives appointed under infor- sonal Representatives appointed under infor- cal chapter of an international England has supported its tirely by volunteers and guided mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, community made up of event members and the industry by a member-elected Board of if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. planners, suppliers and ven- at large, through cutting edge Directors, which reports to Run date: 12/12/14 Run date: 12/12/14 dors referred to as the Inter- educational programs; dy- ISES International. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 12, 2014 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court Cambridge, MA 02141 Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 Cruz-ing to Mariners? average with 63 homers and looked like turkeys most of Middlesex Division Docket No. MI14P6281EA The Seattle Mariners 228 RBIs. He is looking for- the time sadly. 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 Estate of seem this close to landing ward to a great 2015 season Dorchester Eagles (617) 768-5800 ALANNA G. CLINE the right-handed slugger for for both himself and the Need Help Date of Death October 31, 2014 Docket No. MI14P5960EA the middle of their batting team. The Dorchester Eagles Pop CITATION ON PETITION FOR order. Free Agent Nelson Revere vs. Winthrop Warner D football team have Estate of FORMAL ADJUDICATION MARGARET E. McALLISTER Cruz and the team are near- Pre-Thanksgiving been invited to compete at Date of Death October 24, 2014 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by Jonathan D. ing an agreement on a con- Powder Puff Rivalry Disney World and the price INFORMAL PROBATE Cline of Stamford, CT requesting that the Court tract that reportedly is worth of a down payment on that PUBLICATION NOTICE enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and To all persons interested in the above for such other relief as requested in the Peti- $57 million for 4 years. Cruz dream is about $25,000. The captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner tion. And also requesting that Jonathan D. Cline led the Majors with 40 home cost of the bus to carry team Margaret S. Patterson of Ridgewood, NJ a of Stamford, CT be appointed as Personal runs last year and also had members from Orlando to Will has been admitted to informal probate. Representative(s) of said estate to serve Margaret S. Patterson of Ridgewood, NJ Without Surety on the bond. 108 RBIs for the Baltimore the games is $10,000. The has been informally appointed as the Personal You have the right to obtain a copy of the Orioles who had signed him cost of putting everybody up Representative of the estate to serve without Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. up for an $8 million, 1-year at a hotel inside Disney surety on the bond. You have a right to object to this proceeding. The estate is being administered under To do so, you or your attorney must file a writ- deal . World for the week-long informal procedure by the Personal Represen- ten appearance and objection at this Court In January, 2013, Cruz series of games is $24,000. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- before 10:00 a.m. on January 2, 2015. was linked to buying perfor- Then, meals are a separate bate Code without supervision by the Court. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Inventory and accounts are not required to be by which you must file a written appearance mance enhancing drugs additional cost. filed with the Court, but interested parties are and objection if you object to this proceed- from a clinic based out of A GoFundMe.com account entitled to notice regarding the administration ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- Miami. On August 5, 2013, has been set up for this from the Personal Representative and can ance and objection followed by an Affidavit petition the Court in any matter relating to the of Objections within thirty (30) days of Cruz was suspended 50 effort. estate, including distribution of assets and the return date, action may be taken without games by Major League Twins Aim for expenses of administration. Interested parties further notice to you. Baseball for his involvement Hunter’s Return are entitled to petition the Court to institute The estate is being administered under formal proceedings and to obtain orders formal procedure by the Personal Represen- in the Biogenesis scandal. Reportedly, the Twins and terminating or restricting the powers of tative under the Massachusetts Uniform If all goes well, he will bat Torii Hunter have agreed on Personal Representatives appointed under Probate Code without supervision by the behind Robinson Cano, the a 1-year, $10.5 million con- informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Court. Inventory and accounts are not Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. required to be filed with the Court, but recipi- second baseman who will be Ariana Lacata tract to return to Minnesota. Run date: 12/12/14 ents are entitled to notice regarding the starting the second year of The Annual Powder Puff A five time All-Star out- administration from the Personal Represen- his $240 million, 10-year football game between rivals fielder who will be 40 dur- tative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including deal. Revere High School and ing the upcoming season, distribution of assets and expenses of Donaldson Likes Toronto Winthrop High School took Hunter became a star with LEGAL NOTICE administration. John Donaldson has great place on Sunday, November the Twins from 1997-07 be- WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., memories of Toronto when 23rd. One of the stars of the fore signing a 5-year, $490 First Justice of this Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts he made his debut into the game was Ariana Lacata million contract with the The Trial Court Date: December 4, 2014 Probate and Family Court Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Majors there in 2010. He who played defensive end for LA Angels. He then signed a Middlesex Division Run date: 12/12/14 thinks Toronto is a great the Revere Patriots. Revere 2-year, $26 million deal with 208 Cambridge Street place and loves the idea that beat Winthrop 14-0. Ariana the Tigers. Hunter is also East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 LEGAL NOTICE he was acquired from Oak- had a key interception that perhaps ending up with the Docket No. MI14P6087EA land recently. He’s there to led to the victory. Twins this year to help with Estate of Commonwealth of Massachusetts help power the Jays. Last Back to Latin Over a young clubhouse. The SHIRLEY A. SMITH The Trial Court year, the team finished 83- English on Turkey Day team has lost 92 games in Date of Death May 9, 2014 Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street 79 and missed the playoffs Last year, Boston English each of the past 4 seasons. INFORMAL PROBATE Boston, MA 02114 for the 21st consecutive time. upset Boston Latin, one of Jays Add Saunders PUBLICATION NOTICE (617) 788-8300 Donaldson, the 28-year-old only a handful of victories The Toronto Blue Jays Docket No. SU14C0389CA To all persons interested in the above All-Star third baseman, hit going back nearly 50 years. have a new left fielder in captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Jacqueline A. Winters of Knotts Island, NC CHANGE OF NAME .255 with 29 homers and 98 This year Latin beat up Michael Saunders while the a Will has been admitted to informal probate. RBIs in 158 games last sea- English 25-8. Mariners hope that J.A. Harp Jacqueline A. Winters of Knotts Island, NC In the Matter of has been informally appointed as the Personal MICHAEL JOSEPH MURPHY son. In four years with the Since I graduated in 1966, will be a strong addition to Representative of the estate to serve without of BOSTON, MA Athletics, he has a .268 English has lost all but four this starting rotation. Saun- surety on the bond. To all persons interested in petition or five games. They have ders will be replacing left The estate is being administered under described: fielder Melkey Cabrera who informal procedure by the Personal Represen- A petition has been presented by Michael LEGAL NOTICE tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Joseph Murphy requesting that Michael fled the coop as a free agent. bate Code without supervision by the Court. LEGAL NOTICE Joseph Murphy be allowed to change NOTICE OF SALE Inventory and accounts are not required to be his name as follows: Michael Nicholas filed with the Court, but interested parties are Hollister. Notice is hereby given by TODISCO Commonwealth of Massachusetts entitled to notice regarding the administration IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE from the Personal Representative and can YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to Middlesex Probate and Family Court petition the Court in any matter relating to the A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, 208 Cambridge Street Commonwealth of Massachusetts estate, including distribution of assets and COURT AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE Section 39A that they will sell the Cambridge, MA 02141 The Trial Court expenses of administration. Interested parties TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) following vehicles. (617) 768-5800 Middlesex Probate and Family Court are entitled to petition the Court to institute ON DECEMBER 11, 2014. Vehicles are being sold to satisfy Docket No. MI14P5868EA 208 Cambridge Street formal proceedings and to obtain orders their garage keeper’s lien for towing, Cambridge, MA 02141 WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, terminating or restricting the powers of storage and notices of sale: Estate of (617) 768-5800 First Justice of this Court. Personal Representatives appointed under ELIZABETH A. COULTER Docket No. MI14P6041EA Date: November 7, 2014 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA Also Known As informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and VIN # 2T1BR12E1YC319745 Estate of Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Ann Marie Passanisi, Register of Probate ELIZABETH COULTER ELIZABETH ANNE COULTER JAMES G. COTTAM Run date: 12/12/14 Run date: 12/12/14 2001 FORD FOCUS VIN # 1FAFP33P61W318631 Date of Death September 30, 2014 Date of Death September 18, 2013 CITATION ON PETITION FOR 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE VIN # WVWPD63B43P043397 FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY To all interested persons: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts A Petition has been filed by Marian Coulter A Petition has been filed by Irene F. The Trial Court The Trial Court VIN # 4T1BG22K0VU088266 of Arlington, MA requesting that the Court enter Mangano of Winchester, MA requesting that Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court 2005 DODGE MAGNUM a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of Middlesex Division Middlesex Division VIN # 2D8FV48V35H516330 such other relief as requested in the Petition. testacy and for such other relief as requested 208 Cambridge Street And also requesting that Marian Coulter of in the Petition. And also requesting that Irene 208 Cambridge Street 2008 CHEVY MALIBU East Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 Arlington, MA be appointed as Personal F. Mangano of Winchester, MA be appointed (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 VIN # 1G1ND52T9W6235090 Representative(s) of said estate to serve as Personal Representative(s) of said estate Without Surety on the bond. to serve With Personal Surety on the bond. Docket No. MI14P5004EA Docket No. MI14P6225EA 2004 PONTIAC AZTEC VIN # 3G7DA03E84S557287 You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the Estate of Estate of Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. MARIA G. SERRA GLADYS JEAN DORN 2002 ACURA TL You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. Date of Death December 5, 2011 Date of Death October 9, 2010 VIN # 19UUA56672A022065 To do so, you or your attorney must file a writ- To do so, you or your attorney must file a writ- INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE 1999 CHEVY PRISM ten appearance and objection at this Court ten appearance and objection at this Court PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE VIN # 1Y1SK5281XZ440989 before 10:00 a.m. on December 31, 2014. before 10:00 a.m. on December 24, 2014. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above 2009 DODGE DURNAGO by which you must file a written appearance by which you must file a written appearance captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner VIN # 1D4HB48N74F203199 and objection if you object to this proceed- and objection if you object to this proceed- Donna Serra-Moore of Medford, MA. Michael Henderson of Milwaukee, WI. 2010 CADILLAC SRX ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- Donna Serra-Moore of Medford, MA has Michael Henderson of Milwaukee, WI has ance and objection followed by an Affidavit ance and objection followed by an Affidavit VIN # 3GYFNEEY1AS612610 been informally appointed as the Personal been informally appointed as the Personal of Objections within thirty (30) days of of Objections within thirty (30) days of Representative of the estate to serve without Representative of the estate to serve without 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE the return date, action may be taken without the return date, action may be taken without surety on the bond. surety on the bond. VIN # SAJEA51CX4WD96762 further notice to you. further notice to you. The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under 2005 GMC YUKON informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- formal procedure by the Personal Represen- formal procedure by the Personal Represen- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- VIN # 1GKEK13T15J164102 tative under the Massachusetts Uniform tative under the Massachusetts Uniform bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. 2000 VOLVO S40 Probate Code without supervision by the Probate Code without supervision by the Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be VIN # YV1VS2554YF533844 Court. Inventory and accounts are not Court. Inventory and accounts are not filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are required to be filed with the Court, but recipi- required to be filed with the Court, but recipi- entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration 2001 MERCURY SABLE ents are entitled to notice regarding the ents are entitled to notice regarding the from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can VIN # 1MEHM59S31G614377 administration from the Personal Represen- administration from the Personal Represen- petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE tative and can petition the Court in any tative and can petition the Court in any estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and VIN # 1J4GW48N8YC158286 matter relating to the estate, including matter relating to the estate, including expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties distribution of assets and expenses of distribution of assets and expenses of are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute The above vehicles will be sold administration. administration. formal proceedings and to obtain orders formal proceedings and to obtain orders at auction online only at terminating or restricting the powers of terminating or restricting the powers of TOWLOT.COM WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Personal Representatives appointed under Personal Representatives appointed under First Justice of this Court First Justice of this Court informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014 Date: December 3, 2014 Date: November 20, 2014 Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. at 10:00AM at towlot.com Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 12/12/14 Run date: 12/12/14 Run dates: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 2014 Run date: 12/12/14 Run date: 12/12/14 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 12, 2014

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

Finally there were smiles the aging Kobe Bryant’s tal- THE CHAMPS all around the Celtics — at ents and little else on the with Celebrities of Film, Politics and Sport the end of games, in the post- L.A. side. game press conferences and “We’re still trying to figure This week I thought I outside the boxing world. and some with politicians. It in the locker room. things out,” said Bryant. “It’s would share some photos of Some photos are with actors, seems as if everyone loves to For you see, finally, yes fi- an up and down thing for us various boxing champions some with athletes from have their photo taken with nally, there was a winning in terms of how we play. We posing with celebrities from sports other then boxing, a boxer. Hope you enjoy. streak on Causeway Street. been pretty good at getting And once more the fabled back on defense, but it’s been parquet floor played host to a up and down. We‘ve struggled series of victories rather to put together a couple of than a string of defeats. Once good performances in a row.” more — like their comrades As far as Bryant was con- of the past — these Celtics cerned, the Boston fans were left the floor as victors rather at their best. “They really than the vanquished. Once understand the game. When more heads could be held they get on me and they boo high, rather than hung I sincerely appreciate them. low after another humbling It means I’m doing some- setback. thing right. I feel a part of For once Head Coach Brad the history between the two Stevens smiled — actually clubs when they do that so it smiled — in a postgame press always feels good.” Gene Tunney getting into make- conference and it seemed as Another Lakers player Jack Dempsey, Frank Sinatra and Joe Louis up with Rudolph Valentino. though while winter was on familiar to some in the area the doorstep, the brightness is Harvard grad Jeremy Lin of spring was in the air. It — the player who was the seemed that a different atti- center of “Linsanity” when tude had come to the fore, he played with the New York dispelling, at least for the Knicks in 2012. moment, the darkness that “The Celtics were in a had come before. rhythm,” said Lin after the For, let’s face it, there had game. “They felt comfortable been a long, sad string of and we never made it diffi- losses for the Green, many cult for them. We just have due to a now all-too-familiar to have everyone who comes fourth quarter meltdown, but to the game play extremely the victories had halted the hard.” horrid — at least temporarily Like all Western Confer- Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Jake LaMotta — and provided at least ence teams, it was the a positive interlude where Lakers only appearance in Jack Dempsey trading blows with assessments could be made. the Garden this year. Things Charlie Chaplan. The first victory in the may be very different for both streak came against Detroit, teams a year from now. a team that also was having The Washington Wizards problems of its own. Stan Van were the next team to visit Gundy, who formerly had the Garden and lose. And coached Orlando, is now they brought with them experiencing the nether one of the most appreciated world of the NBA. The set- players in Boston history — back to the Celts was Paul Pierce. Detroit’s 10th loss in a row and Everyone realizes who Paul throughout the contest you Pierce really is — a member could clearly see the pain and of the Celtics on leave — exasperation on Van Gundy’s bound to return home at face. some point in the future Stevens — give him credit to possibly assume a front — is much more of a stoic in office position within the such matters. Rarely does he organization. show emotion, especially After all, he seems eager. when things turn sour. But Speaking of the possibility of Joe DiMaggio, Dwight Eisenhower and Rocky Marciano not Van Gundy. He wore returning to the Hub, Pierce Primo Carnera with Jean everything on his sleeve and explained: “If the opportunity Harlow it was there for all to see. presents itself, I would love A few nights later, Van to.” Gundy and his Pistons would But for at least the duration experience the ultimate NBA of his two-year contract with embarrassment for any team the Wizards he is still an NBA this season — losing to lowly player. Philadelphia 76ers — thus “The Celtics are a really providing the 76ers with only good team,” said Pierce. their second win all season. “They’ve had a lot of games By the way, if you think they should have won. Last the Celtics were happy with year (coming back to Garden) a three-game win streak, it was really tough for me to you should have seen the focus on what I needed to do. Sixers after beating Detroit. This year I just wanted to You would have thought they come in and focus as much Tony DeMarco with Batting Champ had clinched a berth in the as possible. It’s hard at times Joe E. Ross, Jake LaMotta and Fred Gwynne in Ted Williams “Car 54 Where Are You?” playoffs. when I hear the chants and Next came a matchup that I hear people yelling. But was once “The Game” of the when I come here now, it’s regular season here in the to try and get a win against Hub. That would be when the the Boston Celtics.” Los Angeles Lakers grace Pierce and the Wizards Causeway Street. But now, would do that the very next the Lakers — much like the night in Washington when Celtics — have fallen on they posted a 133-132 double harder times and the con- overtime victory to snap the test, once a meeting of NBA C’s win streak. But even so, titans, is now a game be- the Celtics had proven, at tween two teams who have least for a week that they can somewhat more modest goals be a different team. If that — simply earning a berth in continues, something may Tony Galento and Lee J. Cobb in “On the playoffs. be salvaged from this season The Waterfront.” Rocky Graziano, Martha Raye and Jake LaMotta The game was a display of after all.