THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 1, 2024 Page 21 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 to and recommended passage of a measure that would require that American Sign Language (ASL) be taught in all Bay State public elementary and secondary schools to increase interactions between hearing persons and deaf and hard-of-hearing persons, as well as children with autism. Current law allows but does not require schools to teach ASL. “I sponsored the legislation to promote greater equity and inclusion in our public school systems,” said Sen. 1. The name of the 1969 Woody Allen film “Play It Again, Sam” was inspired by a line in what movie? 2. On March 1, 2007, the Swiss Army accidently invaded across an unmarked border into what country that also borders Austria? 3. What Irishman wrote, in “The Picture of Dorian Gray” (1890), “There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about”? 4. Who was the lone survivor of the wreck of the Pequod? 5. On March 2, 1789, what state founded by a Quaker revoked its ban on theatre performances? 6. How many inches wide is a regulation basketball hoop: 18, 20 or 22? 7. What does a paleographer study? 8. Bibendum (or Bib) is the mascot of the Michelin tire company and what else? 9. March 3 is a national day to celebrate what lean bacon that is usually round? 10. About how many gallons of maple sap are used to make a gallon of syrup? 11. On March 4, 1922, at the BerJake Oilveira (D-Ludlow). “In lin Zoological Garden, what film – the first about vampires – premiered? 12. What alleged 1892 murderess inspired a punk musical? 13. Why did a bloodless “war” between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly last for 335 years (1651-1986)? 14. Women first participated in Olympic swimming in what year: 1897, 1912 or 1922? 15. On March 5, 1868, the impeachment trial of what president began? 16. What 1800’s Boston-born poet/minister/abolitionist stated, “Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour”? 17. What is the fastest fly: dragonfly, horsefly or mosquito? 18. On March 6, 1997, who began the first official royal website? 19. It was proposed that what should have the scientific name of Nessiteras rhombopteryx? 20. On March 7, 1946, due to nuclear testing, citizens were evacuated from what atoll? ANSWERS should feel safest – at home. recent years, it has become apparent that instruction in American Sign Language provides children with autism with increased opportunities for education and development. It is visually based, unaided and provides a mode of quick communication. American Sign Language is a language our students should get the opportunity to learn in our public school system, and it supports inclusion and involvement for all students.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Nearly 70 percent of those deaths took place where we Tragically, more than half of those deaths took place in homes without working smoke alarms. And about two-thirds of last year’s fatal fire victims were adults aged 65 or older.” ---State Fire Marshal Jon Davine on the 45 Massachusetts residents who died in fires last year. “When a company repeatedly violates our wage and benefits laws, the workers and their families suffer, and sadly some of these violations took place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.My office will continue to hold accountable those who violate our worker protection laws.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing $2.4 million in citations against Concierge Services, Inc., a Plymouth-based corporation that provides concierges staffing services to high-end, luxury properties in Greater Boston. The violations include failure to pay minimum wage and overtime, failure to make timely payment of wages, improper deductions from wages, record keeping violations and failure to comply with numerous provisions of Massachusetts’ earned sick time law. “As the largest fair housing lawsuit by defendant size in Massachusetts history, this lawsuit sends a clear message to every landlord and broker in the state: if you are a real estate company that discriminates against families and children with housing vouchers, the question of whether you will be caught is not a matter of if, but when.” --- Aaron Carr, Founder and Executive Director of Housing Rights Initiative on the group’s lawsuit against 20 Boston-area landlords and real estate brokers for alleged discrimination against low-income tenants. “Our communities deserve water infrastructure that fully serves their needs, protects residents from harm and preserves our natural resources. This funding will make a real difference in addressing combined sewer overflows that affect water quality and our environment and removing contaminants like PFAS from our drinking water.” ---Commissioner Bonnie Heiple of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, announcing the $151 million federal grant for Massachusetts drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important BEACON | SEE PAGE 23 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI24P0819EA Estate of: RICHARD H. JUDD Date of Death: OCTOBER 10, 2023 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner John H. Craig of Reserve, NM John H. Craig of Reserve, NM has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. March 1, 2024 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI24P0806EA Estate of: ALLEN L. PANARESE Date of Death: DECEMBER 28, 2023 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Carol J. Panarese of Everett, MA, a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Carol J. Panarese of Everett, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. March 1, 2024 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. “Casablanca” Liechtenstein Oscar Wilde Ishmael 12. 13. Pennsylvania 18 Ancient manuscripts The “Michelin Guide” to restaurants and hotels Canadian 40 “Nosferatu” 14. Lizzie Borden (“Lizzie”) It soon ended without a peace treaty; later a peace treaty was instigated by a historian writing to the Dutch Embassy. 1912 15. Andrew Johnson 16. Ralph Waldo Emerson 17. Horsefly 18. Queen Elizabeth II 19. 20. Bikini Atoll The Loch Ness monster
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