Prolerized New England Co. LLC, has been fined $70,000 for OSHA violations on workplace safety.

An Everett scrap metal dealer – one of the largest such companies on the East Coast – has run afoul of workplace safety violations and is facing serious violations this week and large fines from the federal government.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Prolerized New England Co. LLC, doing business as Schnitzer Northeast, for 10 alleged serious violations of workplace safety standards at its Everett recycling facility, where two workers were injured.

Proposed penalties total $70,000, though a process must be adhered to before making any final decisions on the violations and fines.

The injured employees were performing maintenance work inside a large rotating drum used to sort scrap material for recycling when the drum activated, injuring them, according to an OSHA report.

OSHA’s Andover Area Office conducted an inspection in response to the September 2011 incident and identified several serious deficiencies in the facility’s hazardous energy control procedures, which should ensure machines are deactivated and their power sources locked out before employees perform maintenance work.

In this case, the procedures were incomplete and not clearly communicated, training was inadequate, and the procedures were not reviewed to ensure that they were effective and understood by the employees, alleged OSHA.

The inspection also found that the employees were not trained to work in confined spaces, such as the drum, and were not provided a hot work permit for welding performed inside the drum. Finally, the employees were exposed to the hazard of falling into the drum through an unguarded chute opening.

OSHA said it assessed the maximum fine of $7,000 for each of the violations, for a total of $70,000 in fines.

A serious violation occurs when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known.

“The unexpected startup of machinery during maintenance can injure or kill workers in seconds,” said Jeffrey Erskine, OSHA’s area director for Essex and Middlesex counties. “Preventing this hazard requires a combination of effective hazard control procedures, training and diligence to ensure that the proper safeguards are in place, in use and understood by workers.”

The company has 15 business days from receipt of its citations and proposed penalties to comply, meet with OSHA’s area director or contest the findings to the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

Everett High senior Jonathan DiBiaso wears a Dartmouth College T-shirt and holds a Big Green football cap after an¬nouncing his decision to attend the Ivy League institution

At a press conference and luncheon that will set the standard for all future events of this nature, Everett High football star Jonathan DiBiaso announced that he will attend Dartmouth College following a year of prep school at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H.

As school administrators, coaches, teammates, media members and Jonathan’s parents, head football coach John DiBiaso and Maureen DiBiaso looked on, the state’s top player unveiled a Dartmouth College T-shirt that he had worn underneath his Crimson Tide sweatshirt.

There was high drama up until the announcement. DiBiaso had narrowed his choices to Harvard and Dartmouth before making his decision public.

Throughout the 2011 championship season as DiBiaso approached and then set the all-time record for touchdown passes, he always credited his linemen, receivers, and coaches for his success. The announcement speech was also pure Jonathan: humble, polite, and gracious. His eloquence and speechwriting skills bode well for his entrance in to two very prestigious educational institutions, Phillips Exeter and Dartmouth, a member of the Ivy League.

“I appreciate everyone in attendance today – I would like to thank Mr. Baldi, our principal who made this event and this day possible,” DiBiaso began. “I would like to thank the city of Everett who has supported me throughout the years. I would like to thank all my teachers and coaches who helped me become the student-athlete I am today.”

DiBiaso then thanked his teammates and friends “who have made my high school career very special.”

“Lastly I would like to thank my family…they’ve helped me become the person I am today,” said DiBiaso.

He then revealed his plans for the future, saying that “I’ve decided that I am going to take a post-grad year at Phillips-Exeter – and I will be committed to a school in which I will play football and further my academic as well as my athletic career, and that school is Dartmouth College.”

John DiBiaso attended Phillips Exeter (Class of 1975) before continuing his career at Tufts University. He said that Jonathan spoke to former Everett All-Scholastic Gennaro Leo, who also attended Exeter before eventually completing a sterling career at Trinity.

“It’s a great school and a great opportunity for him and an avenue to the Ivy League,” said DiBiaso. “He could have gone to Dartmouth and some schools this year but we just felt that an extra year of maturity and getting bigger and stronger would help him.”

Dartmouth is transitioning to a pass-oriented offense under head coach Buddy Teevens who likes the fact that Jonathan DiBiaso can throw and run. His 28-yard scamper for a first down in the Super Bowl win over Lincoln-Sudbury was one of the game’s key plays.

“They articulated to us that they were looking for somebody that could not only throw the ball in the pocket but could be mobile and run the ball,” said John DiBiaso. “The fact that he could do both attracted them to him.”

Dartmouth began their recruitment of Jonathan DiBiaso in earnest last spring. He made an official visit and two other trips to the picturesque campus in Hanover, N.H.

“I’ve always liked Dartmouth since Day 1,” said Jonathan. “The schools that I was considering are two great schools and I believe I made the right decision to put myself in a great situation for life. I think the program is going in a great direction and I think they’re going to compete and win some Ivy League championships so I’m going to be a part of that.”

Baldi, the EHS principal, said it was a proud day for the entire school community.

“I’ve known Jonathan since he was born and I watched him as a little kid running around down the football field,” said Baldi. “I’ve watched him grow in to a great student-athlete. The family, the school, and the community should be extremely proud of him. We just all love him and I’m going to miss him next year.”

Popeyes lunchtime employees share a wave with the photographer early Tuesday morning at the popular Route 16 location. Photo right, Jonathan Stilianos is an operating partner in Synergy Dining Group, owners of the new Popeyes. He is very enthusiastic about the new Everett location.

For fried chicken lovers, the recent opening of Popeyes on the parkway just next to PepBoys, there is new reason to look forward to lunch or dinner or that late night nosh that you’ve been dying for.

And it isn’t just their famous fried chicken – legs, wings, breasts all fried with a golden touch that delights.

How about butterfly shrimp, fries and a biscuit or a side of Musselman’s Apple Sauce?

The new Popeyes has been packing them in since opening last month.

It is the dreamchild of Jonathan Stilianos, who is one of the operating partners of Synergy Dining Group, owners of four additional locations.

“The reason Popeyes is so successful is because we sell our chicken fresh and fast. None of our chicken inventory has time to hang around a refrigerator. We sell our stuff fresh and people love that and they notice it,” Stilianos said.

It was 11:30 a.m. and the place was already lining up with customers as we spoke.

The place was immaculate and many employees were busy throughout amking sure everything was just right for the new day.

“We are proud that we have created 54 new jobs here. We employ 200 people at all our locations and we are intending to grow,” he said.

Popeyes generally generate about $1 million per year per location.

Better locations, such as the one on Route 16, generate twice that number.

“We are very proud of what we have achieved with Popeyes,” said Stilianos, who grew up in Marblehead.

“I’ve been working restaurants all my life,” said the 51 year -old entrepreneur.

Indeed.

Check out Popeyes for your fried chicken jones.

The Everett location on the Parkway is open from 10 a.m. -11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and on Friday, Saturday, it is open from 10 a.m. -midnight.

A new Popeyes fried chicken fast food restaurant has opened on Route 16.

This is not so surprising. Route 16 is lined with fast food outlets, Dunkin Donuts and a wide variety of smaller businesses.

What is easy to ignore about Route 16 is that if you added up all the commercial businesses big and small, you’d find that hundreds and hundreds of jobs are at stake when Route 16 businesses awaken for another business day.

The vibrant nature of business on Route 16, we believe, shows the extent to which Massachusetts in Greater Boston, has escaped the worst of the recession that has changed the nation’s economic life.

Many will say the jobs available at the various fast food outlets, coffee shops, et cetera on Route 16 don’t mean anything – but every job available there is important, especially to the man or woman holding the job.

The opening of Popeyes in perhaps 4,000 square feet of space signifies a big investment. Everything had to be built by craftsmen – plumbers, electricians, carpenters finish workers and that alone was hundreds of thousands of dollars.

When that was finished, then all the stainless steel appliances had to be bought at great expense, installed and on and on until opening day about a month ago. It is impossible to know the exact cost of the new Popeyes to open the door and to pay the rent except to say, all those costs turned into money for everyone who worked to finish the place.

Then came the hiring bit or what we now refer to as job creation.

In order to run as simple a business as Popeyes required hiring 54 men and women – managers, assistant managers, food clerks, cashiers clean-up staff and on and on.

The owner of the Everett Popeyes has four others and in total, he pays 200 employees from week to week.

What we are getting at is that it doesn’t take rocket science to make Route 16 available to business and to new businesses like Popeyes to bring a sense of growing prosperity to the area.

Our city development should be looking for every possible opportunity to welcome companies such as Popeyes to locate on Route 16.

Its worth it.

During the greatest season a high school quarterback in this state has ever experienced, Jonathan DiBiaso led the Crimson Tide to a Super Bowl victory.

Now DiBiaso has scored another Super Bowl type of victory by being admitted to Dartmouth, arguably, one of the finest colleges in the world and a member of the prestigious Ivy League.

DiBiaso will, however, spend a year at Phillips Exeter Academy, also one of the finest of its kind in the United States, before entering Dartmouth.

Success begets success for the Jonathan DiBiaso’s of this world who have learned and earned the right to take advantage of the offerings the world is sending his way.

We congratulate him on this greatest of successes, getting into Dartmouth.

That is a greater achievement than all the high school super bowls in the world.

The Everett High boys hockey team punched its ticket for a Journey to the Tourney with a 3-1 win over Cambridge last Wednesday. The triumph improved the Crimson Tide’s record to 10-3-1 on the season, pushing them past the crucial 20 points needed to qualify for the post season state tournament, marking the first appearance for an EHS hockey team in the tourney in nine years.

The contest started inauspiciously for Everett when Cambridge potted a goal just 1:09 into the contest. However, Reardan Sweeney got the Tide back on track with the equalizer less than a minute later, assisted by Bryan Ramunno.

James Liberge, assisted by Stephen Faia, gave Everett the lead for good 1:45 into the second frame. Shawn Doyle then provided what would prove to be an insurance marker when he lit the lamp at 10:30, assisted by Faia and Ryan Considine. Liberge had started the play with a neat forecheck of a Cambridge player that started the Everett rush.

EHS goaltender Vin Sottosanti turned in a fine game in nets, shutting out Cambridge for the remaining 58:55 after yielding the opening goal.

With their tourney berth in hand, the Crimson Tide next moved onto an encounter with Medford, the undefeated, first place team in the GBL which had handily defeated Everett in their first meeting, 5-0. Everett already had avenged two of its previous losses this season, to Pentucket and Somerville, and with Coach Alex Naumann’s now-famous Mohawk haircut dyed an appropriate shade of Crimson red, the Everett squad took to the ice in hopes of turning the tables on Medford in their rematch.

Although Everett once again gave up an early marker, this one just 30 seconds after the opening faceoff, and then fell behind 2-0, the Tide soon gave Medford an indication of the type of team they have become over the course of the season.

Faia poked home a rebound on a shot by C.J. Sylvester which originated on a nice 3-on-2 rush with Liberge to leave matters at 2-1 at the first horn.

Medford reinstated its two goal lead 3:30 into the second period, but just 1:30 later, a power play goal by Doyle, assisted by Cody Nadeau, who fed Doyle a nice pass from behind the net, made it a 3-2 affair after two periods.

Medford took a 4-2 lead with a goal 5:00 into the final frame, but Ramunno beat the Medford netminder between his legs to make it a one goal contest with eight minutes to play.

Though the Crimson Tide continued to press, they were unable to notch the equalizer.

“We may have lost, but I was very proud of the way the team played,” said Naumann. “If we play with that sort of intensity and determination for the rest of the season, we should do very well over our remaining schedule and be well-prepared for the state tournament.”

The Crimson Tide have one contest on tap this week, hosting Mystic Valley, and are off until next Wednesday when they entertain Brookline. Face off time at the local rink for both contests is 8:00 p.m.

Girls win two of three, one away from tourney

The Everett High girls basketball team won two of its three contests this past week to improve to 9-7 on the season. The Lady Crimson Tide now need to win just one more game to qualify for the post season state tourney.

After a slow start against Malden last Tuesday which saw Malden take an 11-8 edge after the first period, the Everett girls revved up their engines in the second frame and zoomed to a 32-15 advantage by the half.

“We picked up our intensity on defense and that in turn led to a lot of fast break baskets for us,” said EHS head coach Tammy Turner, noting that Taylor Sweeney led the defensive demolition of Malden with three steals in the period. “We made some beautiful passes on our breaks and really played great team basketball.” Tori Cyrus hit two three pointers along the way to put a pair of exclamation points on the 24-4 Everett run.

Everett kept the pedal to the metal the rest of the way en route to a 54-27 romp. Cyrus and Sweeney shared scoring honors with 10 points each. Mimi Febles hit for eight points,

Amanda DeSouza and Jess Wade added six, Yemi Okhihan contributed four, and Spressa Ramadani and Mariana Miranda chipped in two apiece.

Savannah Spinney made a major contribution off the boards with 16 rebounds, of which nine were at the offensive end to give her team numerous second chances..

The Lady Crimson Tide came back the following night to avenge an earlier defeat to No. Quincy, this time coming out on top by a three point margin, 40-37. Everett trailed the entire contest, though narrowly (one point at the halftime and third quarter markers), but did not move into the lead until Sweeney drained two successive treys, the first one tying the score at 35-35 with 2:30 to go and the second boosting Everett into a 38-35 advantage with 2:00 to play.

No. Quincy scored a bucket to make it a one point affair, but with five seconds left on the clock, Cyrus put the game on ice by cooly sinking two clutch free throws for the 40-37 finale.

Cyrus was top scorer with 14 points, followed by Sweeney with 11, DeSouza with five, Daphnica Nazarie with four, and Ramadani, Spinney, and Wade with two each. Nazarie pulled down a key offensive rebound and putback in the fourth period, while Ramadani grabbed seven offensive rebounds from her back court position. “Spressa really kept the ball alive for us a number of times,” noted Turner.

The lone setback for the Everett girls came Friday with a 44-35 loss to Cambridge. The contest was a closely fought affair through three quarters, with the teams deadlocked at 7-7 and 17-17 at the first two junctures, and Everett holding a slim 28-27 advantage after three frames.

However, Cambridge caught fire in the final eight minute session to come away with the victory. “We had beaten them fairly easily the first time we met, so this loss was very disappointing,” said Turner. “We played too tentatively and it caught up with us in the fourth period.”

Cyrus hit for 17 points, with teammates DeSouza (6), Sweeney (3), Wade (3), Ramadani (2), and Nazarie (2) also getting into the scorebook.

The Lady Crimson Tide, who need one win in their final four games in order to punch their ticket for a Journey to the Tourney,  sought the clincher starting last night (Tuesday) at Medford. They will trek to Waltham next Tuesday.

Boys 4 x 200 relay falls just short of states

How fast is 0 03 (three hundredths) of a second? Faster than the blink of an eye might be one answer.

Another is this: That’s the amount of time that separated the Everett High boys 4 x 200 relay team from qualifying for the State Meet later this season at Saturday’s so-called Last Chance Meet held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.

The quartet of Soufiane Fdal, Bryan Cedeno, Jonathan Mendez, and Andres Tejada sped around the oval in a clocking of 1:39.27, a season’s best. However, they needed a time of 1:39.24 to qualify for the states.

“They ran a great race and gave it their all,” said EHS head coach Shelanda Irish, “but they came up just short.”

Other members of the Crimson Tide boys and girls track teams who competed at the meet included Katie Steeves in the 300 meter dash, 55 meter dash, and long jump; Maeve Kernan in the mile; Henry Maldonado in the 55 dash; Tejada and Mendez in both the 300 dash and long jump; Cedeno in the 55 meter dash;  and Fdal in the 300 dash.

The JV track teams will compete in the GBL All League Meet today (Wednesday) and the varsity runners will compete Saturday.

January 30

Elyse Barr, 67, 115 Hancock St., Everett, was arrested for trespassing.

Richard Conner, 50, 5 Hancock St., Everett, was arrested for distribution of Class B substance.

John Doe, no address, larceny

January 31

Liban Ali, 20, 363 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, was arrested for distribution of Class B substance, possession with intent to distribute near school zone.

Frantz Jean, 43, 69 Cedar St., Everett, was arrested for domestic assault and battery.

James Liddick, 46, 79 Hancock St.., Everett, was arrested for indecent assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon.

Derek Tivnan, 40, 95 Tennis Plaza Rd., Dracut, was arrested on a warrant.

Gerald Watson, 50, 881 Broadway, Everett, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor, leaving scene of property damage, disorderly person.

February 1

Joseph Hanscom, 33, 83 Central Ave., Everett, was arrested on a warrant.

February 2

Romulo DaSilva, 39, 35 Morris St., Everett, was arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding.

Antonio Ruiz, 23, 121 Franklin St., Lynn, was arrested for knowingly being present where heroin is kept.

February 3

Richard Conner, 50, 5 Hancock St., Everett, was arrested for possession of Class C with intent to distribute (3 counts), possession of Class B with intent to distribute (2 counts), possession of Class A with intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute near school zone ( 6 counts).

Daniel Neves, 25, 138 Ferry St., Everett, was arrested on warrants.

February 4

Guerrier Jeanty, 34, 42 Boston St., Malden, was arrested for disorderly person.

Mark Leaston, 25, 119 Walnut St., Everett, was arrested on warrants.

Nelson Portillo, 27, 5 Wilbur St., Everett, was arrested for malicious destruction of property over $250.

John Thomas Spinelli

Renowned Professional Musician and Educator

John Thomas Spinelli of Everett, formerly of Revere, died on February 2 following a long illness. He was 75 years old.

A graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1954 and Boston University, Class of 1958, he was a professional musician in the Greater Boston area. He was a renowned pianist, bassist, composer and arranger, a Life member and past member of the Board of Directors of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 9 and Local 126, a past member of the Yankee Division Band of the Mass. National Guard, a former faculty member at Berklee College of Music and the Newbury Public Schools and a member of the Boston Clover Society.

The beloved husband of 31 years of Theresa A. (Morley), he was the devoted brother of Camille M. “Linda” Bova and her husband, Basil A. of Revere and the late Nancy Generazzo, Marguerite Raftery and Thomas J. Spinelli. He is also lovingly survived by Michael J. Kelley of Mendon, MA, Eileen A. Kelley of Melrose, Patricia M. Mullen and her husband, Robert of Beverly, John D. Kelley of Hudson, MA and Mary I. Kelley of Revere; cherished grandfather of Keara M. Kelley of Brockton, Sean Mullen and his wife, Bethany, Aisling Eames and her husband, Jon all of Beverly, Patrick Kelley of Carmel, California and Michael Kelley of Revere and the dear great grandfather of Emma Mullen and Fiona Eames. He also leaves many caring nephews and nieces.

Funeral arrangements were by the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, Revere. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Irish Cultural Society, 200 Boston Dr., Canton, MA 02021. For additional information, www.vertuccioandsmith.com

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Kenneth Doig

Blue Cross-Blue Shield Retiree

Kenneth M. Doig of Beverly died on February 2 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers. He was 80 years old.

A retired sales representative for Blue Cross – Blue Shield and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was the husband of Jean R. (Foster) Doig and is also survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Scott P. Doig of Hampton, NH and Bruce M. and Janet M. (Spiridigliozzi) Doig of Beverly; four grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Kayla and Jenna-Leigh Doig, all of Beverly; four nephews, James and Paul Doig, both of Leominster, George Doig of Rockland and Stephen Doig of Rockport; a niece, Susanne Mitchell of Delaware, OH and a sister-in-law, Joy and her husband, William Davis of Aurora, Colorado. He was the brother of the late James P. and George M. Doig.

His funeral service will be held on Thursday in the Grondin Funeral Home, 376 Cabot St., Beverly at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours will be held today, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Carriage House at Lynch Park, c/o Beverly Recreation Dept., 55 Ober St., Beverly, MA 01915. For complete obituary and to send online condolences, please visit: www.grondinfuneralservices.com

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Ellen Regan

Of Saugus, formerly of Everett

Ellen A. (Murray) Regan of Saugus, formerly of Everett, died on February 1.

She was the loving mother of Samantha, Jacqueline and Lawrence Regan and Philip Gallant; beloved daughter of Warren and Mary Murray; loving sister of Alberto, Kenneth, James, Brian, Kathleen, Virginia and Maria. She is also survived by four loving grandchildren: Chloe, Aiden, Madyson and Thomas as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral will be held from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett today,  Wednesday, February 8 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at the Immaculate of Conception Church in Everett at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Memorial donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Parish, 489 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. roccofuneralhomes.com

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Diamond ‘Mr. Diamond’ Govostes

Everett Resident

Diamond G. “Mr. Diamond” Govostes of Everett, formerly of Stoneham, died on February 2.

He was the devoted husband of Paula (O’Brien) Govostes of Melrose; loving father of Christopher Govostes and his wife, Laura of Everett, Dennis Govostes of Saugus and the late Diamond P. Govostes; cherished grandfather of Julia and Charles Govostes; brother of James and Nickolas Govostes, both of Everett and Linnie Auger of Billerica. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

His funeral service will be held in the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose today, Wednesday, February 8 at 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial is private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105. For directions, obituary, flowers or to sign guestbook, visit www.gatelyfh.com
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Grace Franzosa

Malden Resident

Grace M. (Maffeo) Franzosa of Malden died on February 3.

She was the beloved wife of Frank R. and loving mother of Cheryl A. Tomolilo and her husband, John of Tewksbury, and Michael J. Franzosa of Malden; sister of the late Pat and Carmen Maffeo, Mary Loconte, Florence DePaolis, and Celia Testa as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral will be held from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett on Thursday, February 9 at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church in Malden at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are today, Wednesday only, from 4 to 8 p.m. Complimentary valet parking Wednesday at Main Street entrance. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. www.roccofuneralhomes.com

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Angela ‘Ann’ Tomolilo

Longtime Whidden Hospital Volunteer

Angela M. “Ann” (Amerena) Tomolilo of Everett died on February 1.

Mrs. Tomolilo was a longtime volunteer at the Whidden Memorial Hospital. She was also past president of the St. Theresa’s Ladies Sodality and a member of the Everett Emblem Club.

She was the beloved wife of the late Charles C.; mother of John and his wife, Cheryl of Tewksbury and the late Charles M.; sister of James Amerena of Stoneham and the late Remo Amerena and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. www.roccofuneralhomes.com

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Frank Winsor

MIT Retiree

Frank R. Winsor of Melrose, formerly of Everett, died on February 1.

Mr. Winsor was born on July 19, 1927 in Everett, one of seven children of the late Edward T. Winsor and Mary L. (Rowe) Winsor. He was a US Navy veteran, raised and educated in Everett. He graduated with the Class of 1946 from Everett High School, worked for Esso in Everett for 17 years and then for 30 years for M.I.T in Cambridge. After 30 dedicated years at the University, he retired as the Director of Campus Activities.

He was the beloved husband of Mary (Ciovacco) Winsor and the late June (Melvin) Winsor; devoted father of Debra A. Zanotti and her husband, Paul of Wakefield, Mark E. Winsor of Warren, RI, Kenneth F. Winsor and his wife, Deborah of Little Compton, RI and Brian C. Winsor of Lusby, MD; former father-in-law of Lisa E. Winsor of Wakefield and Nancy Winsor of Middletown, RI, also Lisa Mediano of Medford, close friend of Mark Winsor. He was the stepfather of Joseph W. Maguire and his wife, Suzanne of Canton; caring brother of the late Florence Homer, John Winsor, Kay Peddle, Edward Winsor, George Winsor and Marjorie Hunt; cherished grandfather of Leah, Laura, Alaina, Michael, Thomas, and Kortnee; loving great-grandfather of Stella, Celia, and Cale and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by the Robinson Funeral Home, Melrose. Burial was in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. For online tribute or to share a memory, visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com

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Jennie ‘Jay’ Montesano

Of Everett, formerly of the North End

Jennie “Jay” (Navarro) Montesano of Everett, formerly of the North End, died on February 1.

She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of Joseph and his wife, Doreen; sister of the late Margaret DiFillipo, Josephine Fama and Paul Navarro and is also survived by three grandchildren, Noelle, Nicholas and Joseph.

Funeral arrangements were by the Salvatore, Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Boston. roccofuneralhomes.com

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Patricia Mary Cocorochio

Of Florida, formerly of Everett

Patricia Mary Cocorochio of Bradenton FL, formerly of Everett, died on January 23. She was 83 years old.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas of Florida; her daughters, Mary of Worcester, Marilyn Caporizzo of Chelmsford and her sons, Michael of Everett, Eddie of Billerica; her sister, Joan Mcmahon of Revere; brother, Paul Mcmahon of Melrose; grandchild, Lisa Anderson of Vermont and her great grandchild, Ryder Anderson of Vermont.

Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bradenton, Florida.

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Annette Gaglione

Lifelong Everett Resident

Annette (Tammaro) Gaglione, a lifelong resident of Everett, died on February 1. She was 93 years old.

She was a retired inspector having worked at B.F. Goodrich in Watertown for over 30 years and was also a clerical worker for the former Ruderman’s Furniture store in Malden.

The beloved wife of the late Michael Gaglione Sr., she was the devoted mother of Dolores M. Gaglione of Revere, Michael Gaglione, Jr. and his wife, Maureen of Wilmington and Robert Gaglione and his wife, Lorraine of Everett; daughter of the late Antonio and Adeline (Andreotti) Tammaro; sister of the late Michael, John, Dominic, Richard Tammaro and Marie Giantassio.  She is also lovingly survived by six grandchildren, Michele O’Donoghue and her husband, Denis, Michael Gaglione III and his wife, Kim, Lisa Crivello and her husband, Michael, Pamela LePore and her husband, Joseph, Marc Gaglione, Roberta Bereznoski and her husband, John and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by the William R. Carafa & Son Home For Funerals, Chelsea. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

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Miriam Kohn

Of Malden, formerly of Everett

Miriam Kohn of Malden, formerly of Everett, died on January 31. She was 62 years old.

She was the loving daughter of the late Jakob and Jeannette Kohn and is survived by Sandy and George Santucci, Allen and Tania Sandberg and her caretaker, Rosann Caliguire. She is also survived by her loving friend and caretaker, Leona Grell.

Graveside services were held at the Chevra Thilim of Boston Cemetery, Everett. Donations in her memory may be made to the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Foundation, 165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150 or to Temple Tifereth Israel, 34 Malden St., Everett, MA 02149. For online guestbook please visit the funeral home website: Torf Funeral Service 617-889-2900 www.torffuneralservice.com

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Leo Page

Everett Resident

Leo Page of Everett died on January 30.

A US Army veteran of the Korean War, he was the beloved husband of Ann (Marchese) Mercurio Page with whom he shared 40 years of marriage; loving father of Robert Mercurio and his wife, Karen of Dracut and Linda Howe and her husband, Christopher of Westwood; dear brother of Marion Niedbala of Chelsea, Claire Giaccobbe of Tewksbury and Dorothy Kalvin of California; cherished grandfather of Kimberly and Kirsten Mercurio and Meaghan and Karilynn Howe.

Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s “Beachwood” Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. For guest book: www.vazzafunerals.com.

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Assunta Losanno

Everett Homemaker

Assunta Losanno of Everett died on February 6 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital.  She was 93 years old.

A homemaker and a longtime Everett resident, she was born in Boston, the beloved daughter of the late Carmine and Carmella (Coviello), the dear and devoted sister of the late Christy, John, Angelo, Anna, Rose and Filly Losanno and Mary DeSisto.

Private Services were entrusted to the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett.

Governor Deval Patrick meets with members of the Haitian community to commemorate Haiti Earthquake Remembrance Month. (Photo credit: Meghan Dhaliwal / Governor's Office).

Governor Deval Patrick today joined elected officials and members of the Haitian community at the State House to commemorate the two year anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake. During the event, Governor Patrick presented a proclamation to Marjorie Brunache, Ministre Conseiller Responsable du Consulate, designating January 12 – February 11, 2012 as Haiti Earthquake Remembrance Month.

“Two years ago, the people of Haiti were struck by an earthquake, which was also felt here in our vibrant Haitian-American community,” said Governor Patrick. “We were all challenged by this natural disaster to rise to the occasion and today we re-commit ourselves to supporting the nation of Haiti and its community in the Commonwealth.”

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, causing catastrophic damage around the capital city Port-au-Prince and beyond. The Haitian government estimates more than 250,000 fatalities as a result of the earthquake and that thousands have come to the United States seeking refuge.

Following the earthquake, Governor Patrick called for a swift and comprehensive response from Massachusetts that would address the needs in Haiti as well as the needs of the extensive Haitian population in the Commonwealth.

Many state agencies have worked to address the needs of displaced Haitians who have arrived in Massachusetts, including access to food assistance, emergency housing, medical services, immigration assistance and access to schools. Last year, the Massachusetts National Guard deployed the 125th battalion out of Worcester and the 220th detachment out of Bridgewater to Haiti for water purification infrastructure assistance.

The Everett Team awarded for winning “Best Individual Dish”: Chicken Pesto Salad.

One wouldn’t think of visiting Everett High School (EHS) to get a quality, well-thought-out meal, but – believe it or not – it wouldn’t be so far off the mark to do so.

The EHS Culinary Arts program is flourishing this year under the intensive school-sponsored

An Everett culinary arts student (left) listens intently to some dish tips from Chef de Cuisine Matthew Barros of Market by Jean-Georges on Stuart Street in Boston. Barros has many years of experience in all aspects of culinary work.

program and an innovative, private after-school initiative called Future Chefs.

And so far, it’s been a recipe for success as the EHS team competed on Jan. 21st with other high school teams and took home the award for Best Individual Dish.

The winning dish was a pesto chicken salad that was to die for, according to Future Chefs Program Manager Ann DiClemente.

The competition was part of a larger program on Jan. 21st called Career Exploration Day, where several schools in the program get together to compete and also to listen to professional chefs and food service workers.

DiClemente, who runs the program at EHS after school for 14 students twice a week, said that many of the students in Future Chefs and the EHS culinary program have a passion for food, but may not end up as a chef. Despite that, she says that they emphasize skills that will help students in any future occupation.

“We don’t expect all our students to become chefs, but we do expect them to learn transferrable skills to let them be successful in whatever they choose to do,” she said. “We teach them things like public speaking, professionalism, being on time, working as a team in a kitchen, and interviewing skills. Food service is a job they might start out in because there are a lot of opportunities there for young people. You can learn a lot from working at a CVS, but you can learn a lot more by working in a professional kitchen.”

DiClemente said that the founder and executive director, Toni Elka, has established the program not only to work with current high school students, but also to follow up with graduates of the program who are in college-level culinary arts programs or who are working in the industry.

As a result of the follow-up with former students and innovative partnerships with chefs around Boston, Future Chefs is also able to expose their students to real life kitchen anecdotes.

On Jan. 21st, chefs Bryce MacKnight of Brick & Mortar and Matthew Barros of Market by Jean-Georges spoke to students about their experiences working as a chef, about how they honed their recipes and how they broke into the business.

At the same time, those professional chefs served as judges for the cooking competition.

In the case of the EHS students, the process of coming up with the winning dish was a long one.

DiClemente said that the students worked for months to get their dish tasty and healthy.

“Each school had the challenge of creating a three-course meal that would serve as a school lunch and it had to include pizza and had to follow healthy guidelines,” she said. “The Everett kids came up with an excellent dish. They really spent a lot of time fine-tuning the recipe. They had a lot of ideas and they had to figure out how to create those ideas within the healthy eating guidelines. They wanted to do a creamy base for the pesto dressing, but a traditional creamy dressing is not healthy. So, they had to look to an alternative and they ended up using yogurt. It turned out to be a fantastic idea and they executed it well.”

In fact, DiClemente said that her boss, Elka, is working with the Boston Public Schools to include the Everett kids’ dish on that school system’s district-wide menu.

Beyond cooking and competition, DiClemente said that food service is one area of the economy where young people can find many opportunities – an economy that more and more is closing its doors on young, entry-level workers.

“We know that food service accounts for approximately 9 percent of the economy in Massachusetts,” said DiClemente. “Really, what we see is this is a pathway for young people. Not all of them will be chefs, but many of them will use these skills as a path to their first jobs. Food service is one area where the entry-level jobs are still very much open to young people.”