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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023 Page 17 Two Patriots make GBL softball all-star squad 1. On June 9, 1973, what horse won the Belmont Stakes – also winning the Triple Crown? 2. What are the two June birth fl owers? 3. The “Magic Roundabout” in Swindon, England, is a “Ring Junction” of how many mini-rotaries: three, four or fi ve? 4. What reptile has American and Chinese species? 5. On June 10, 1898, U.S. Marines landed at what Cuban bay? 6. Which of these is not one of the fastest dog breeds: Boston terrier, Afghan hound or Lhasa apso? 7. What African country has “The” as part of its formal name? 8. What type of grape was developed in New England? 9. On June 11 is the 76th Tony Awards; what show has had the most Tony nominations? 10. In 1796 what U.S. president (born in Mass.) was elected when 11 other candidates also received Electoral College Answers votes? 11. How are Gentoo, Emperor and King similar? 12. On June 12, 1939, the Baseball Hall of Fame opened where? 13. Who was the fi rst Frenchwoman to get a doctorate? 14. What does the “O” prefi x in Irish names mean? 15. On June 13, 1774, what New England state became the fi rst of the American colonies to ban importing slaves? 16. What related to geology does a speleologist study? 17. June 14 is National Bourbon Day; bourbon originated in what country? 18. What well-known ordained priest in 1525 married a former nun – defying convention? 19. What food do koalas eat that is toxic to many animals? 20. On June 15, 2007, Bob Barker stepped down as host of what TV show? Revere senior Emma Cassinello was a 2023 Greater Boston League all-star selection. Revere shortstop Riley Straccia received Greater Boston League all-star recognition this spring. MVES offers grants for community programs E very year, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) invites CAVARETTA AND SON, LLC ~ DRAIN CLEANING SERVICES ~ Frank Cavaretta - Over 21 Years Experience * Main Lines * Kitchen Sinks “You clog it, we clean it!” 24-Hour Service * 781-526-4750 organizations to submit proposals to provide activities, programming and services that benefi t older adults. The 2023 grant proposal process is underway, and organizations are encouraged to familiarize themselves with MVES and the application requirements. The grant funding is through federal Older American Act (OAA) Title III funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (Oct. 1, 2023–Sept. 30, 2024). MVES is a registered nonprofit that has served older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers since 1975. The agency provides information, care and resources to residents of Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefi eld and Winthrop. The MVES mission is to provide personalized support that enables people to live independently and with dignity. MVES strives to provide grants that strengthen its service network and address gaps in local services. Activities proposed by applicants must benefi t people ages 60 and older who reside in one of the cities and towns in By Greg Phipps T he Revere High School softball team showed a propensity for scoring a lot of runs in 2023. Senior player Emma Cassinello helped lead an offense that scored in double digits numerous times. Cassinello, who mostly served as the team’s designated hitter, and junior teammate Riley Straccia, who manned the shortstop position, were named to this year’s Greater Boston League all-star squad. Cassinello displayed power by socking plenty of extra-base hits during the season and driving in her share of runs. Straccia was a strong performer in the fi eld and contributed to the off ense as well. Cassinello was one of just two seniors on this year’s young Revere team that featured mostly underclassmen players. Arianna Keohane was the other senior for this year’s Patriots. MVES’ service area. Participation is open to all age groups as long as the primary benefi t is derived by persons ages 60 and over, or age 55 and over for caregivers. Anyone interested in the grants should visit www.mves. org/federal-title-iii-funds to read the complete Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP also includes program categories prioritized by the OAA. Organizations planning to submit a proposal must send an email to rfp@mves.org no later than 4 p.m. on June 23, 2023. Proposals must be submitted electronically to rfp@mves.org by Friday, July 7, 2023, at 4 p.m. 1. Secretariat 2. Honeysuckle and rose 3. Five 4. Alligator 5. Guantánamo 6. Lhasa apso 7. The Gambia 8. Concord 9. “Hamilton” 10. John Adams 11. They are types of penguins. 12. Cooperstown, N.Y. 13. Marie Curie 14. Descendent of 15. Rhode Island 16. Caves 17. USA (named after Bourbon County, which was named in honor of the French royals after the American Revolution) 18. Martin Luther 19. Eucalyptus leaves 20. “The Price Is Right”

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