THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 17 Lockheed Martin Donates $210,000 to Wreaths Across America 1. The first commercial Christmas card was made in England in December 1843, the same month as the publishing of what Charles Dickens book? 2. New Mexico’s offi cial state question – “Red or Green?” – refers to what? 3. December 17 is National Maple Syrup Day; what is another word for a forest with lots of sugar maples? 4. Ads for the Mae West films “She Done Him Wrong” and “I’m No Angel” used the line “Come up and see me sometime”; what actor did she say it to? 5. On Dec. 18, 1888, the Cliff Palace was discovered at Mesa Verde in what state? 6. What song about snow had versions recorded by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Rod Stewart? 7. On Dec. 19, 1958, what U.S. president, by recording, made the fi rstknown radio broadcast from outer space via a satellite, including “Through this unique means I convey to you and all mankind America’s wish for peace on earth and good will to men everywhere”? 8. Angels appear in what three religious traditions? 9. What grape is named after a Massachusetts town? Answers 10. The fi rst three fi lms about Christmas – “Santa Claus,” “The Christmas Dream” and “Scrooge, or Marley’s Ghost” – were released in what years: 1898-1901, 1913-19 or 1925-32? 11. On Dec. 20, 1868, Harvey Firestone was born, who pioneered manufacture of pneumatic tires for what car? 12. What Greek god is the namesake of a fl ute? 13. What TV cartoon bird was in episodes titled “Niagara Fools,” “Yule Get Yours” and “The Redwood Sap”? 14. December 21 is the offi cial start of winter – also known as what? 15. What Russian composed a Symphony No. 1 that is nicknamed Winter Daydreams? 16. In what part of the world is glögg a traditional Christmas drink? 17. On Dec. 22, 1965, what movie premiered that was adapted from a novel by Boris Pasternak? 18. In sports, what does a clean sheet mean? 19. On the TV series “Gunsmoke,” what business did Miss Kitty own? 20. On Dec. 23, 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that the stockpile of what virus would not be destroyed (so scientists could continue research)? Donation will help place nearly 15,000 veterans’ wreaths across the country on December 18. COLUMBIA FALLS, ME – This week, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that the Lockheed Martin Corporation has made a $210,000 donation to help ensure the mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation about the value of our freedom is carried out in communities across the country. “Lockheed Martin proudly supports Wreaths Across America and its mission to remember, honor, and teach," said Meagan Campion, Lockheed Martin director, social impact. “About one in fi ve Lockheed Martin employees has served in uniform, so FUNDING | FROM Page 16 • $25M will be reserved for small businesses that did not qualify for prior programs Infrastructure investment • $100M to fund grants for water and sewer infrastructure improvements • $100M to improve culverts, dams and other environmental infrastructure • $90M for marine port development • $50M to close the digital divide and increase broadband internet access • $44.8M for food security • $25M for greening gateway cities Education • $105M for a variety of education supports, including recovHONORS | FROM Page 1 cation that he gave to his ward, speaks for itself.” Zambuto said Powers has dedicated his life to taking care of people in Ward 5. “We’ve had a rich history of some very good city councillors for Ward 5, and I don’t want to disparage any of them, but nobody has done more for Ward 5 than John Powers. He has a legacy that won’t quit, and it’s going to continue.” Zambuto pointed to the imminent construction of a new Point of Pines fi re station and the development of the Gibson Park area along the riverfront as major projects that Powers was behind that will continue to have a positive impact on the ward and the city for decades to come. Zambuto was honored by his fellow councillors for staying true this gesture is personal to many of our colleagues. We are grateful for this solemn opportunity to honor all those who have served.” Through this donation, Lockheed Martin has sponsored nearly 15,000 wreaths for placement at grave markers of veterans from all backgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. The wreaths will be distributed to nearly 30 locations across the U.S. and employees can participate. These locations include Arlington National Cemetery and the following: Bay Pines National Cemetery Beaufort National Cemetery Beverly National Cemetery ery grants to state universities and community colleges, workforce support for special education schools and support for recruiting educators of color • $100M for public school district HVAC grants • $100M for capital grants to vocational high schools and career technical education programs Governor Baker vetoed language in seven line items containing requirements that would cause delays in putting funds to use. Of 88 outside sections included in the bill, the Governor signed 86, including one that excludes federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advances, Shuttered Venue Operators grants, Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants and to himself and working for the best interests of the city, as well as for his work behind the scenes for a number of local charities. “In the beginning, when I fi rst became councillor, Tony and I did not see eye to eye on a lot of issues,” said Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna. “Every time I would make a motion, he would say ‘Ah, it’s a feel good motion,’ I got so sick of it. But, as time went on, we really started to respect one another and we developed a really good friendship.” Zambuto thanked the citizens of Revere for allowing him to serve for 22 straight years. “I never lied to you,” said Zambuto. “I was never the most popular city councillor up here because I sometimes championed causes that people didn’t like. But every vote I took up here was a vote of conscience; even when it was Branford Cemetery Crownsville Veterans Cemetery Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Florida National Cemetery Fort Logan National Cemetery Garden of Memories Memorial Park Goleta Cemetery District Greenwood Cemetery Lancaster Cemetery Little Rock National Cemetery Los Gatos Memorial Park Marietta National Cemetery New Brocton City Cemetery Pikes Peak National Cemetery Pine Ridge Cemetery Saint Stanislaus Cathedral DONATES | SEE Page 18 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans from taxable income for individual taxpayers for all applicable tax years, creating parity with corporate taxpayers. Baker returned one outside section to the Legislature with proposed amendments and vetoed one outside section. Notably, while signing outside sections that establish and fund a $500M COVID-19 Essential Employee Premium Pay Fund for one-time payments to frontline workers, the Governor vetoed a section setting up administrative obstacles that would interfere with the effi cient distribution of payments, including the requirement to consult with a 28-member advisory panel on program design. Vetoing this section will allow the administration to immediately get to work on the process to distribute these funds. not popular to do it, I did it because my interest was what was best for the city and what was best for the taxpayers.” In addition to honoring the outgoing councillors, Zambuto was honored for his most recent term as City Council President. Giannino was also honored for her election as state representative, and was acknowledged alongside her cousin, Joseph Giannino, who served a term on the City Council, as family members who have served on the council. In addition, the councillors who have served for at least 10 years were honored with their names on the City Council Chambers’ legislative bench. This session’s honorees were Zambuto, Guinasso, Powers, Giannino, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo. 1. “A Christmas Carol” 2. Type of chili when ordering the state’s cuisine 3. Sugar bush 4. Cary Grant 5. Colorado 6. “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” 7. Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower 8. Christian, Islamic and Judaic 9. Concord grapes 10. 1898-1901 11. Model T Ford 12. Pan (panpipe) 13. Woody Woodpecker 14. The winter solstice (the year’s shortest day and longest night) 15. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 16. Scandinavia 17. “Dr. Zhivago” 18. A shutout 19. A saloon 20. Smallpox
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