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(Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) News Briefs Private Sector Must Lead Recovery, by Sal Giarratani and Government Must Get Out of the Way 20 Percent Down Unfair to Buyers, by Herman Cain Kerry Says A senior Obama Adminis- cent or more, with the top turn itself around. It will tration official said recently tax rates for businesses and remain stalled because there U.S. Senator John F. Kerry has urged finan- that the private sector will individuals set at 25 percent are no meaningful tax cuts, cial and housing leaders to reconsider a proposal have to lead this economic and made permanent until there is no regulatory relief requiring some homeowners to make down pay- recovery. He’s right! But the we replace the entire tax and there is still the uncer- ments of at least 20 percent to obtain low inter- private sector cannot do it code mess. And taking the tainty about what tax rates est mortgages. Kerry feels the latest plan offered unless government gets out capital gains tax rate to zero will be in 2013. by federal regulators would prevent borrowers of the way. The Obama Ad- is just the fuel that the The rollout of ObamaCare from buying homes and further depressing the ministration’s policies have small business part of our is adding to the uncertainty. housing market. Said Kerry, “None of us want to increased the size of the fed- economic engine needs. Thousands of companies and see reform create an onerous unintended con- eral government, increased It sure would be nice to several states have asked sequence; keeping middle class families trapped regulatory barriers and dra- hear an unemployment rate for waivers from trying to in a cycle of paying rent when, in fact, they could matically increased the na- report of under 5 percent comply with ObamaCare, due well be paying mortgages.” tional debt. again, which would mean at to its adverse effect on their The prospect of larger down payments is related Most Americans sitting least 7.5 million people could current health care costs. At to the lending rules as part of the Dodd-Frank around the kitchen table be back to work again. It the same time, many of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. knew that we could not spend would be more than just mu- bureaucratic rules are still That law was created to limit risks by lenders and regulate our way to pros- sic to their ears. They might being written. and to prevent irresponsible loans that led to the perity. But the president and even have some real hope There’s a better way to housing crisis. Kerry reportedly opposes a 20 per- the Democrat-controlled Con- again. increase access to health cent down payment benchmark. With housing gress at the time did it any- “Hope and change” became care and reduce costs, us- prices so high in Massachusetts, Kerry thinks it way. And now, after nearly spend and regulate in the ing patient-centered and is unreasonable to expect buyers to afford a 20 $1 trillion in government Obama Administration. And market-driven principles. percent down payment toward the home’s pur- spending, the economy is now, the president and the Obama-Care is the exact op- chase price. Said Kerry, “We can and should en- still stalled. Namely, 1.8 per- Democrats want us to posite. It must be repealed courage sound lending without harming respon- cent growth in Gross Domes- “watch and hope”. Simply and replaced, but that will sible buyers.” tic Product in the first quar- extending the tax rates for not happen with this admin- Kathleen Day speaking for the Center for Re- ter of 2011 is anemic, and a two years with a 2 percent istration. sponsible Lending says her North Carolina-based 9.1 percent unemployment one-year payroll tax holiday When the National Labor group believes regulators should define safer rate continues to be disap- for employees is not going to Relations Board tried to in- loans as those that verify a buyer’s income and pointing to the nearly 15 tickle this economy back to timidate Boeing Corporation ability to pay and added, “What sparked the cur- million people who are still prosperity. into not expanding a produc- (Continued on Page 10) unemployed. With all due respect, tion facility in South Caro- Our national GDP could Mr. President, there is no easily be growing at 5 per- hope that this economy will (Continued on Page 12)

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by David Trumbull

Semper Fi! In response to my Memorial Day column I received the DISHONOR THY MOTHER following letter: Nero finally came to the he succeeded in poisoning in of its cabin and she even Dear Mr. Trumbull, end of his resources and his half brother, Britan- escaped from this ordeal by I look forward to your column became so utterly impover- nicus. His attempts to do swimming to shore. He killed (every week) in the Gazette. It ished that he was unable to away with his own mother an ailing aunt by giving is excellent. BUT you forgot to pay the soldiers or the ben- and beyond comprehension. her an overdose of a strong mention the U.S. Marine Corps efits which were due the She offended him by strict physic, then nullified her in this week’s column. You did veterans. This financial con- surveillance and criticism. will and seized her property mention all the other services. dition caused him to make Nero responded by depriving almost before she was cold. My husband, Alec, and myself new laws which were de- her of all honors, her guard After tiring of living with served in the U.S. Marine Corps signed to replenish his trea- of soldiers, and he evicted his wife Octavia, he tried to during WWII. My son served in sury. Any persons who bore her from the palace. He strangle her several times. the U.S. Marine Corps during the Nero’s family name or were bribed men to annoy her with Having no success with Vietnam Era. Being a U.S. Ma- even remotely related were lawsuits while she remained these efforts he had her put rine Family, you can see why it required to will five sixths of in the city. She retired to a to death on a trumped-up bothered me. God bless Ameri- their estate to him. Anyone kind of beach house and was charge of adultery. Histori- can, and our Veterans. who was accused of being still harassed by land and ans tell us that he dearly —Maria (Calitri) Alexander (North End resident) ungrateful to the emperor by sea with abuse and mockery loved his mistress Poppaea I apologize to Mrs. Alexander, her family, and to every not remembering him in his at all hours of the day and Sabina, but he kicked her man and woman who serves or has served in the U.S. Ma- will was required to forfeit night. to death while she was preg- rine Corps. It was, of course, an unintentional oversight, his entire estate to the em- He attempted to poison nant because she com- but nevertheless a serious error on my part to have not pire, and lawyers who had her at least three times but plained about his coming proofread more carefully. written such wills were pun- she was thought to have home late from the races Our Marines are older than the United States herself. ished. He demanded the re- made herself immune to (a strange kind of love). He The Continental Congress authorized two battalions of turn of all rewards that he taking antidotes. He even then offered to marry Marines on November 10, 1775. Since then The Marine had previously given, and had the ceiling of her bed- Antonia, the daughter of Corps has served in every American armed conflict. Today even stripped temples to room rigged with a device to Claudius, but she refused U.S. Marines are part Operation Enduring Freedom in melt down their gold and sil- loosen the panels so that this great honor so he put Afghanistan. And if you don’t think America will win the ver images. they could drop on her while her to death on a charge of global war against terrorism... He began his career as a she slept. After this scheme attempted revolution. He Tell that to the Marines, murderer with Claudius, and failed he devised a collaps- then put to death all other The first to fight on all the fighting scenes. often referred to mushrooms ible boat to destroy her by Those deviling hounds who know what fighting means. as the food of the gods. Later shipwreck or by the falling- (Continued on Page 10) —Words by Harold Richard Atteridge; Music by Jean Schwartz and Al Jolson Catherine Avellani Graduates Are you, or someone University of Mass-Boston with Honors Catherine teered for Avellani, daugh- Misericordia you love, an older adult ter of Pamela ambulance and Dominic service and Avellani, gradu- an immi- whose needs are changing? ated from the grant soup University of kitchen in Massachusetts Siena, Italy. Boston with a In 2010, she The Elder Service Plan helps older adults stay in our community and Bachelor of Sci- traveled to live in their own homes, for as long as possible. As a Medicare-approved ence in Nursing. Guayaquil, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide the “It was quite an Ecuador individual care that allows each participant to live with dignity and honor for our where she respect in the place they call home. family,” stated volunteered Catherine’s as a nursing father Dominic Avellani, the assistant in a busy public We provide and coordinate the many different Director of the East Boston clinic. services an older adult may require, such as: Adult Ed. Center. “I thought To obtain these honors, • Primary and specialty medical care I was outstanding when I Cathy would say, “Mom, I • Home nursing and personal care received the Omicron Na- can’t go to the movies or to tional Honor Society when I New Hampshire this week- • Rehabilitation graduated college in 1970, end because I have to study,” • Social interaction but Cathy truly outdid her- stated her proud mother. At • Medications without co-pays and self” the same time, Cathy worked coverage gaps While in high school, part-time at her father’s • Transportation to PACE Day Health Cathy was in the honors pro- Center, The East Boston gram and was accepted at Adult Education Center, in Centers and medical appointments the University of Mass-Bos- East Boston. Cathy would ton Nursing Program with like to thank her family, the The Elder Service Plan is the the Chancellor’s Scholar- University of Massachusetts ideal solution for older adults ship, granting four years of Nursing Program, and and families who want an full-tuition. She had to the University’s Chancellor, maintain a 3.2 GPA and com- L. Keith Motley for allowing alternative to nursing home care, plete her strict nursing re- her to obtain a first-class edu- but need a care partner to quirements of lecture, clini- cation and training. arrange for the right combination cal experience, and honors Cathy speaks, reads, and of services to keep a loved one courses. During her four writes English, Italian, and at home. years at the University of Spanish. Her goal is to pass Massachusetts-Boston, the NCLEX Board Exam to Cathy participated in the obtain her license as a Reg- To find out more, call Nursing Scholars Program, istered Nurse. After, she will 617-568-6377 or visit us at the Sigma Theta Tau Inter- find work as an RN and con- www.ebnhc.org/elderservice. national Honors Society for tinue to graduate school or "I used to worry about everything. Nursing, and the University become a Nurse Practitioner. Then I came here. Now I feel better Honors Program. She also The Post Gazette wishes to traveled to Galveston, Texas congratulate Cathy, whom we than I’ve ever felt in my life." during a Hurricane-Ike re- have known since she was a

The East Boston Elder Service Plan Dolores Christoforo, lief effort to raze flooded little girl, for all of her dedica- Elder Service Plan member, Winthrop PACE Center houses. In 2008, she volun- tion and achievements.

The Elder Service Plan is available to individuals 55 years of age or older who live in East Boston, Winthrop, Everett, Chelsea, or Revere, qualify for nursing facility level of care as determined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and have the ability to live safely in the community with services provided by the Elder Service Plan. You may request RISPARMIARE É GUADAGNARE disenrollment at any time. Your effective date of disenrollment will be the first day of the month following receipt of your request. Please be aware that you cannot disenroll from the Elder Service Plan at a Social Security office. All services must be provided by or authorized by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (except emergency services). PACE participants may be held liable for costs for unauthorized or out of PACE program agreement services. H2223-2010-001 A penny saved is a penny earned. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2011 Page 3

Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Joseph L. Ruggiero Sr. 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 MAY HE REST IN PEACE e-mail: [email protected] Joseph L. Ruggiero Sr., of East Lazarus Parish, Sons of Italy Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Boston went home to the Lord Sempre Avanti Lodge 1600 and on June 10, 2011 with dignity many other senior and Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly and strength as he lived his life. community groups. Published weekly by The beloved husband of over 53 He lived his life for family first Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, years to Josephine (Pignato) and then his East Boston Boston, MA 02113 Ruggiero, devoted father of community. Mr. Ruggiero USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Joseph L. Ruggiero, Jr. of East dedicated his life to his family POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Boston and the late Michael P. and without his help his son’s POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Ruggiero. Loving brother of dream of owning the Ruggiero Robert Ruggiero and his wife Mazzarella Memorial Home James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Suzanne of East Boston and their would never have happened. 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 children Robert Ruggiero of Dad may you rest in peace and Vol. 115 - No. 24 Friday, June 17, 2011 Saugus and Anna Louise Ruggiero be with your beloved son of East Boston. Cherished Michael and both enjoy eternal OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions grandfather of Joseph III, Jason happiness. of this our adopted country the United States of America: and Catie Ruggiero all of East Funeral from the Ruggiero To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: Boston. Dear brother in law of Damiano Pignato Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: and his wife Karen of Florida, Mary Carrozza and (Orient Heights) East Boston on Thursday, June In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better her husband Robert of East Boston and the late 16 at 9:30 am. Mass of Christian burial in than we found it. Rose Marie Parisi and Patricia Pignato. Joe is also celebration of Joseph’s life in St. Joseph St. Lazarus survived by his many loving nieces, nephews and Church on Ashley Street, East Boston at 11:30 GUEST EDITORIAL cousins which he cherished the memories he had am. Service will conclude with Mr. Ruggiero being with each one of them. laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery. Saying Good-bye to Vallejo, California? Joseph was a Army Veteran of the Korean The Ruggiero Family would like to thank the by Sal Giarratani Conflict, past member of the Typographical Union Staff of the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home for their for over 50 years, employee of the City of Boston dedicated care to him. To send an online Vallejo, California is a blue collar city of 120,000 printing, member Courageous Generation St. condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com inhabitants. The city’s only police station is closed to the public three days a week. Meanwhile, drug sales are up, prostitution on Sonoma Boulevard, one of the town’s main streets is unsurprisingly also soaring as are burglaries, unemployment and foreclosures of Jean Ann Simonelli homes. One resident said the whole town “is just go- ing to pot.” Jean Ann Simonelli, of One resident said the same people who used to Boston’s North End, patronize the Taco Bell are now robbing it. passed away on God Took Her The city is just 25 miles from San Francisco and June 8, 2011. was once the first state capital and for almost 150 years Cherished To His Loving Home was home to a US Navy shipyard. In 2008, the place daughter of the became the largest city in the state to file for bank- late Frank and God saw her getting tired, ruptcy. Is Vallejo the future for many American cities Ann (Picardo) in the aftermath of the recession and housing melt- Simonelli. a cure was not to be. down? Chapter 9 hasn’t helped this community at all. Beloved long- He wrapped her in his loving arms Someone said the busiest business in town might be time companion the selling of drugs on the sidewalks in front of vacant of Jerry Iandoli and whispered ‘Come with me.’ store fronts. Vallejo used to be home to the American of the North End. She suffered much in silence, dream but now it has all turned into a nightmare for Loving sister of hard working folks still trapped within the town’s Mary Ann Foti and her spirit did not bend. borders. her husband George. She faced her pain with courage, I read the city’s unfunded pension liabilities totaled Devoted aunt of $195 million. Homelessness among the elderly is grow- Adrienne and Anna Foti. Also survived by many dear until the very end. ing as is crime in a town with too few police officers. aunts, uncles, cousins and long-time friends. The housing boom of a decade ago helped keep things Funeral was from Dello Russo Family Funeral She tried so hard to stay with us going when the shipyard closed in 1996. Some areas Home with a Mass of Christian burial at St. Leonard but her fight was not in vain, were still getting gentrified but both the recession and Church on Hanover Street, Boston. You man honor housing market sent everything crashing to the Jean by making a memorial contribution to God took her to His loving home ground. Dr. Panos Fidias Esophogeal Cancer Research at and freed her from the pain. As businesses fled and foreclosures rose, property MGH Development Office, 164 Cambridge Street, tax revenue dived downward. Raising taxes would have Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. To leave a message Anon only made matters worse, so in the end the town did of condolence visit www.dellorusso.net, Dello Russo the unthinkable three years ago, it went Chapter 9. Family Funeral Homes. The beginning of the end was the shipyard closing since it fueled the city’s economic engine. The base employed thousands of workers who spent their pay at the city’s stores and restaurants. The city is now fighting back with a 5-year recovery plan and KEVIN C. TIERNEY as sirens fly by, the only good thing to say about the May He Rest in Peace city is its weather. Do we have any Vallejos in Massachusetts? Some Kevin C. Tierney, age 51 of Kevin was the son of the late say the first place that comes to mind is the City of Boston, formerly of Milton, Attorney John “Jack” Tierney, Lawrence mired in reported political scandal at the Massachusetts, died on Sunday, May former Boston City Councilor; He moment. Too much politics and too little police is never 22, 2011. Son of Marjorie A. Tierney was also the nephew of the late a good mix for the future of “Anywhere USA” Lawrence of Duxbury and the late John J. Attorney Paul R. Tierney, Late might be headed anywhere and one place it doesn’t Tierney, Jr. Brother to John L. and Register of Deeds of Suffolk County, need to go is Vallejo, eh? his wife Jane Tierney of Lincoln, James and former member of the Boston E. of Quincy, Judith Coneeny and School Committee. her husband John of Kingston, David Kevin was a long time resident B. Tierney and his wife Joy of of the North End of Boston and Kingston, Jacqueline Nolan and her will be missed by his many friends husband Jeff of Hingham and Elaine and neighbors. Funeral was from Johnson and her husband Glenn of Dolan Funeral Home , Milton, Hingham and deeply appreciated Massachusetts with Mass of friend to his generous and kind workplace colleagues Christian Burial in Saint Agatha Church, Milton at the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds. on Friday, May 27.

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Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Please call 617-227-8929 and ask for Lisa The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2011 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani EARNINGS MIXED We All “Dash” Through Our Lives Stocks posted gains in all its IPO price to $19/share Judges question the con- “Only those who risk going too far three indexes for the 1st time and traded as high as stitutionality of Obamacare. can possibly know how far one could go.” in a month. The NYSE rose. between $18 and $29/ The 11th Circuit Court of — T.S. Elliot 8%, the S&P500 rose .7% and share. Q1 sales of Fusion Appeals is mulling with law- On Friday evening I at- It was a simple poem about the NASDAQ rose .4%. Gains was $67 million on net in- yers from 26 states. The tended the graduation exer- something we have seen faded in the final hours but come of $7 million. A com- judges may be neutral. The cises for North Attleboro’s endlessly and never fully the Indexes rose as funds petitor Facebook earnings Supreme Court may end up Class of 2011 students. The understood. We’ve heard the were aggressive partici- were up to 47% of revenue hearing Obamacare. Few of above quote from T.S. Elliot expression “the mad dash.” pants. Gains were broadly the first nine months to those being asked by poll- was this year’s class motto. I can picture the old Filenes st based with seven industry March 31 . It uses the cloud- sters about the Ryan plan I’m sure it was picked by Basement in Downtown Bos- groups rising as volume in- computing system from know anything about it. 61% seniors to inspire them to ton. Remember when all creased. Fertilizer and farm Amazon, and Microsoft. Vio- answered not sure on not reach beyond their grasp. those wedding gowns go on equipment stocks did well on lin Memories just got $40 much when asked about Life is never meant to be sale and women of all ages good gains. The Agriculture million in an IPO, making their knowledge of the Ryan easy, it always remains a lined up like horses at Suf- Department estimated that the way for NBA networks, Plan. Only 12% knew what challenge to be understood folk Downs. The signal goes U.S. feed grain supplies and others was the old stor- premium plan means. An and conquered. High school off and all the ladies charge would be tight in 2012 and age doesn’t work in the new IBD/TIPP poll found that graduates have just begun the hangers looking for a corn acreage is expected to world. This could affect EMC those aware of the plan, 68% their lifetime adventure. cheap gown. It looks like a be small by weather related and Net App. agree that opponents are Attaining a diploma is the cattle stampede. Pushing problems. Illinois-based fer- VP Joe Biden is leading scaring the seniors and 54% first mark of adulthood. The and shoving each other for tilizer group is strong right a group to settle the Greek say that media coverage is training wheels of the class- a great deal in life. now. Deere advanced 3% on crisis! misleading. Ryan has a lot room have been removed. However, the poem talks heavy volume. Titan Equip- Corn prices rose after the of selling to do. 44% say it For some of these young men about a much different ment, an operator of farm USDA started harvest fore- will put Medicare on a sus- and women, the workforce dash, the ones seen at cem- equipment leapt 12%. Titan casts. Oil rose to $102/bar- tainable patch with 60% say- awaits them. For some, it is eteries on tombstones. Be- beat the analysts averages rel. Silver jumped 2% to $38/ ing it will on a destructive military service. However, tween the dates of a birth and raised its guidance pace. oz. The Saudi’s offered to path and prefer it the way it for most, it is college in Sep- and death is a dash and The jobs report was worse pump more oil, which en- is, The public would prefer tember as the next genera- while we focus on the dates, than expected, but it didn’t hanced the price. They will Medicare the way it is and tion begins the groundwork we forget the dash. The dash affect the market. Apparel pump 10 million barrels a don’t want it changed. for their future goals. of life, the dash that marks retailer Lulermon Athletics day as $8.8 million compared Altera has seen heavy de- T.S. Elliot had it right. Life the time we live and experi- set a 2-for-1 stock split but to May. mand from markets across isn’t always or even seldom ence our dreams, our hopes, will report results on Friday, Greece’s recession is far the globe. Earnings enjoyed about easy things or sailing our failures and our fami- th September 17 . Chipotle worse than expected as a rebound last year and on easy street. Life gets lies. The dash is just a little Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, application loans has been operating margins improved tough. Mommy and Daddy line but it is the line of our Panera Bread and BJ Res- worse than anticipated and to 40%/year. Sales to the are there but this is your life lives. For some the dash is taurant’s are the best per- application loans fell 4.4%, Asian/Pacific region im- now. You steer it for good or longer or happier than oth- formers in the group. Buffalo the lowest since 1997, a bid proved to 16% from 40% last bad. Parents can try and ers. For some it marks great Wild Wings have jumped sign for the summer season. year. A slowdown in some steer you in a direction but joy and for others great sor- more than double in the last The economy may be down markets was offset in other you are now the driver and row. My own father was born five quarters. Ford analysts not out! Growth slowed in markets. No American sales no longer a passenger in in 1912 and passed away in expect 4% growth this year. May as high food and gas increased 20% for the quar- this world of ours. 1989. He is buried over in Consumers will have to prices hurt consumer spend- ter due to strength in Nearly 300 students re- Malden, Massachusetts at settle for price hikes to off- ing and Japan’s disaster hit the military and industrial ceived their diplomas from Holy Cross Cemetery. My nd set higher food costs. A lot manufacturing. The Fed said markets. On June 2 Altera North Attleboro. Their se- mother is there. My mater- depends on gas hikes, but seven regions grew steadily reported recovered earnings nior prom is history. Gradu- nal grandmother is there. th will be anticipated. with the Dallas region see- up and on July 19 , analysts ation Day is history. High Many of my uncles are bur- IPOs hold their volume on ing stronger activity. De- expect .64¢/share up from school days and things like ied there too. Often the only solid demand. Storage IPO mand fell last week as the .58¢/share last year on detention are history. For time we see the dash of our Fusion came public last 30-year mortgage fell four sales of $562.9 million. good or bad, the journey be- lives is on Memorial Day week and closed near its ticks to 4.54%, a six month tween birth and death has when many of us visit the lows after being up 15% dur- low. Refinancing slowed and It’s time to call your begun in earnest. During gravesites of family mem- ing the day. Fusion’s de- rose 1.3% due to lack of financial advisor or call me the graduation exercises, bers no longer with us. We mand was high as it raised equity by homeowners. at 617-261-7777. the acting Superintendent of never really recognize the Schools Susan B. Cullen ad- dash but before hearing “The th dressed the seniors in their Dash” by Linda Ellis for the Sumner Tunnel Closures Starting June 17 red or white caps and gowns. first time on June 4, I never Beginning Friday, June • Friday, June 17, 2011 During the work, traf- She offered a poem by Linda really thought about the 17, 2011, MassDOT will be from 9 PM to 8 AM the fol- fic leaving the airport will be Ellis entitled “The Dash.’ I dash that marks our lives implementing intermittent lowing morning. directed to utilize the Ted had never heard of it and lived. tunnel closures for a period • Saturday, June 18, 2011 Williams Tunnel and will be probably most hadn’t. How- North Attleboro’s Class of of one week in the Sumner from 9 PM to 8 AM the fol- detoured via the Route 1A ever, it was a powerful poem ’11 heard a great lesson of Tunnel, which connects lowing morning. U-Turn at Bennington that offered much to those life from the acting superin- East Boston with downtown. • Monday, June 20, 2011 Street. There will be some who listened and understood The restrictions are re- from 9 PM to 5 AM the fol- noise associated with the what the words were saying. (Continued on Page 15) quired for pavement milling lowing morning. milling work. operations. • Tuesday, June 21, 2011 The Sumner Tunnel will be from 9 PM to 5 AM the fol- closed to all through traffic lowing morning. Rapino Memorial NORTH END during the following dates and • Friday, June 24, 2011 times: from 1 AM to 5 AM. 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Your cat should be Chaz Dean claiming luxurious, shiny and manageable hair responsibilities when you toys, a scratching post and a able to comfortably get in the after using it. There were all the “live” testimonials play- bring a cat into your life. carrier for trips to the vet. box and there should be ing with their gorgeous locks! Before and after photos were l. Owning a cat is a lifelong 5. Cats do not need to go plenty of room for it to per- also shown. commitment. Cats can live outside. Indoor cats live form its elimination ritual or It was revolutionary hair care without harsh chemicals, up to 20 years; be sure you’re much longer than outdoor sniffing, digging, squatting, using a perfect blend of herbs and natural ingredients. A ready to provide food, shelter, cats. Outdoor cats have a and turning around and then “single” step” process that cleanses and conditions simul- and love for your cat’s life. higher risk of contracting covering up the feces. The taneously and will not strip hair of color or moisture. Major changes, such as diseases or being killed by box should be private and eas- It all sounded fabu! But I’ve learned my lesson! “Google” switching owners and houses, cars or other animals. Indoor ily accessible. Once the loca- reviews first—nothing like another sap to order the latest can be very stressful for cats. cats can have very fulfilling tion of the box is established, and the greatest! Must be used following manufacturers ex- 2. Be prepared for the fi- lives as long as you provide don’t move it. Clean the box plicit directions. Cucumber seems most popular. Ordering nancial responsibilities that them with food, water, love at least twice daily. from Amazon is safest (otherwise you could be signed up for come with having a cat. The and a stimulating environ- 9. Scratching is an innate automatic delivery!) Cleansing hair has come a long way. average cost is anywhere ment. Make sure your cat behavior and should be ad- As early as 4000 BC a cosmetic routine was established from $800-$1,000. That in- has access to plenty of sun- dressed by providing your cat during the Eurasian Bronze Age where a system of beauty cludes quality food, litter, toys light and windows. with the proper equipment pampering ranged from bathhouses to hairstyling. Sham- and routine medical costs. 6. Cat-proof your house or and place to scratch. A pooing hair consisted of using soap, perfume and essential Emergency care or treating apartment to make sure you scratching post should be at oils, none of which provided the quality of cleansing and an illness can range from don’t have any items that least 30 inches tall so your luster of modern shampoo. It took modern science to un- $250-$2,000. could be harmful to your new cat can fully stretch its front derstand the composition of hair soil and then develop a 3. Cats, like all pets, need cat. These can include poison- legs. It should be made of soft cleansing formula to combat it. The science of shampoo sufficient love and attention. ous plants, shopping bags, plas- wood or wrapped with sisal was a huge milestone in the achievement of personal hy- Creating a human bond is tic bags, ribbon, string, twine, rope (not carpeting) and giene. Good shampoo, let alone the word itself, was centu- crucial to developing a last- yarn and chemical cleaners. mounted on a stable base ries away! ing relationship with your 7. Take care in introducing that won’t tip. The Greeks and the Romans took part in the first devel- cat. Most cats will want to be your new cat into your house- 10. Self-grooming is a large opment of personal hygiene. The Roman baths emphasized near you when you’re home; hold, especially if you’re intro- part of a cat’s life. But you on the purity of water and according to their famous inno- make an effort to pet your cat ducing the cat to a new baby. should still brush your cat at vations of aqueducts were ultimately designed to improve whenever you pass it. Devote Cats thrive on the comfort, least once a week with a the quality of life, certainly related to one’s personal health. time every day to playing security and familiarity of soft-bristled brush to main- The ancient Greek word KOSMOS meant “to order, to ar- with your cat and engaging their environment. Let the cat tain a soft, shiny and healthy range, or to adorn” while its similar meaning to English it in physical and mental explore every nook and cranny coat and to reduce the possi- “cosmetics” was KOSMETIKOS, meaning “having the power stimulation. Each cat is dif- of the house or apartment. bility of hairballs. to beautify” So as “curiosity killed the cat” one might say, ferent and desires different This allows your cat to feel se- I hope all that has been I’m placing my order for shinier, healthier-looking and more levels of attention. As you cure in its new surroundings. said will help you enjoy your manageable hair as Chaz Dean promised! and your cat get to know each If there are children, teach cat and love him or her. Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! other, you’ll know when your them how to properly hold and That‘s all for now. Remem- —Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull cat wants attention and when pet the cat. Children should ber please PICK UP after your Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at it does not. also be taught some basic cat pet and keep our neighbor- www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetolo- 4. Before you take your new body language so that they will hood streets and sidewalks gist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose cat home, make sure you know to leave the cat alone clean. hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or [email protected]. FIRST ANNUAL Saint Anthony Feast Day “GIRL” by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari June 13 marked the Feast Bouillon and Theresa FRIENDS of Saint Anthony of Padua, the Tavejra, a descendant from popular Franciscan who is the illustrious Godfrey de OF THE venerated throughout the Bouillon, who led the First world. To mark the occasion Crusade and later became NORTH END Saint Leonard Parish had the first Frankish King of All present and former North sponsored a spaghetti supper, Jerusalem. At the age of 15, followed the next day by Mass he joined the Canons Regu- Enders are invited to attend the and a procession through the lar of Saint Augustine. At the first “GIRL” FRIENDS OF streets of the North End. age of twenty-five he re- THE NORTH END to be held Following in the tradition, quested and received a the 35th annual spaghetti transfer to the Franciscans on Saturday, September 10, supper took place at Saint after viewing the beheaded 2011 at 6:30 P.M. Leonard Hall on Saturday bodies of five of their mem- St. John’s School Hall, Moon th June 11 , parishioners and bers martyred in Morocco. Street, Boston (North End) friends of the parish filled He took the name Anthony the hall to eat their fill of upon joining the Order. Complete Dinner: $30.00 per spaghetti and meatballs ac- Anthony was sent to person. Come renew old ac- companied by salad, dessert Northern Africa where he quaintances, good food, and a and coffee, all prepared and preached to the Moors. He night of fun. served by parishioners and became severely ill and re- volunteers. turned to Spain. In recogni- For additional information On Sunday, June 12th, a tion of his knowledge, he please call Francine Gannon at Mass was celebrated in was asked to teach theology 617-742-6912, Carol Catanzaro honor of Saint Anthony in Bologna, Toulouse, where blessed bread and holy Montpellier and Padua. At at 617-283-1925, or Christina oil were made available, the the General Chapter of Fri- Penta at 617-227-9568. annual procession of the be- ars Minor, Anthony was ap- DEADLINE FOR LAW OFFICES OF loved Saint through the pointed Provincial of the Ital- PURCHASING streets of the North End fol- ian Province of Romagna. He lowed. On June 13th the feast gave up teaching to devote TICKETS IS FRANK J. CIANO of Saint Anthony, once himself entirely to preach- AUGUST 1, 2011 GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW again blessed bread and holy ing. He was an accom- DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS oil were made available fol- plished orator, preaching EARN A lowing the feast day Mass throughout France, Spain CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. dedicated to the saint. and Italy. Anthony passed SECOND INCOME Saint Anthony was born in away at Arcella, en route to Without going to a second job. 617-354-9400 Lisbon on August 15, 1195. Padua on June 13, 1231 at Full training provided. Si Parla Italiano Christened Ferdinand, he the age of 36. His feast day Joanne Carli-Ryan 978-270-0256 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 was the son of Martino de is celebrated on June 13th. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2011 Page 7 Grossman Speaks at East Boston Kiwanis 2011 NORTH END FEAST DIRECTORY LUCIA R I S T O R A N T E & B A R

JUNE PADRE PIO PROCESSION June 26 Procession Only – North Square 1 pm JULY MADONNA DEL GRAZIE July 10 Procession Only - North Square 2 pm

ST. ROCCO July 17 Procession Only - Hanover St. 1 pm The Kiwanis Club of East Boston welcomed State Treasurer Steven Grossman as their ST. JOSEPH July 29, 30, 31 guest speaker at Spinelli’s in East Boston on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. In photo: East Hanover & Battery Sts. Boston Kiwanis Club members with Treasurer Steve Grossman (center). Sunday Procession 1 pm (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) AUGUST Volunteers and Businesses Prescription for Success at th ST. AGRIPPINA August 5, 6, 7 15 Annual Boston Main Streets Awards Hanover & Battery Sts. On Thursday June 9, 2011, Sunday Procession 1 pm Mayor Menino praised local vol- unteers and businesses at the MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 12, 13, 14 15th Annual Boston Main Streets Hanover & Battery Sts. Awards, hosted by the Massachu- Sunday Procession 1 pm setts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. MADONNA del SOCCORSO August 18,19, 20, 21 The 15th Annual Boston Main North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) Streets Awards were hosted by Sunday Procession 1 pm the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. ST. ANTHONY August 26, 27, 28 For the fifth year the Master of Endicott & Thacher Sts. Ceremonies was WGBH radio Sunday Procession 12 pm host Ron Della Chiesa who spoke eloquently about the local Main ST. LUCY August 29 Street programs. Mayor Thomas Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm Menino and DND Chief and Di- rector Evelyn Friedman pre- sented awards to the Volunteers SEPTEMBER and Businesses in all 19 Main ST. ROSALIE September 11 Streets Districts. Procession Only - North Square 1 pm East Boston Main Streets would like to congratulate the Volun- teer of the year, Ms Beda MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS Sajquim. Beda is a resident and mother of two who has volun- Malden, MA teered at Main Streets for the SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 12, 13, 14 last seven years. The Business Pearl Street of the year went to Mr. Tony Portillo owner of Star Service Sunday Procession 1 pm Corporation and BYN Graphics on Lawrence, MA Meridian Street. Mr. Portillo is an active local business owner who FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 2,3,4 has supported East Boston Main Saints Alfi o, Filadelfo and Cirino Streets efforts for the past six Common & Union Sts. years. Sunday Procession 3 pm Cambridge, MA SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 10 - 11 Thirsty? Warren and Cambridge Sts. PINELLI’S Info: Call 617-354-7992 Hungry? FUNCTION FACILITY

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L-R: Jennifer Luoma, Carmen Merolla, Rita Fuerst Adams, Lino Rullo, Brooke Chamberlain Cook, Cynthia Oldham and Maureen Coleman. Five PLIDA students gathered in the atrium of the Dante Despite rainy weather, a large crowd of A procession was held as devotees followed Alighieri of Cambridge, looking quite nervous and tense. St. Anthony supporters participated in the statue through the streets of the North They are the first students to take the PLIDA exam at the the celebration of St. Anthony on Sunday End. Be sure to attend St. Anthony’s Feast Dante Alighieri of Cambridge. But, beyond the nerves, June 12, 2011 (official date is June 13th). to be held August 26-28 in the North End. there’s a sense of excitement. In a few weeks, they will receive their PLIDA certification for the beginner level, also known as A1. The PLIDA certificate officially demonstrates competence in Italian at a specific level for work and school and is recognized by the Italian Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education, and Employment and Welfare. Knowing that our students are soon going to be PLIDA certified makes us immensely proud. What is PLIDA? PLIDA stands for Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri and it was originally created by the Dante Alighieri Society of Rome. PLIDA classes and certificates are now offered and recognized all over the world. The PLIDA project follows the guidelines of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; Strasbourg, 2001) and it arranges certifications according to a scale of six different levels corresponding to six learning phases. Levels advance from A1 to C2 in order of difficulty and correspond to the levels established by CEFR. Student Response Has Been Overwhelmingly Positive Ricky Scimeca of the North End - He is Antonietta DeStefano and with Caffe As one of the four centers in North America certified to shipping out to Afghanistan as part of his Paradiso Employee Allessia. offer PLIDA certification, the Dante Alighieri Society of Mas- National Guard Deployment on Tuesday (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) sachusetts introduced PLIDA classes for the first time last September. We started small, offering just three classes. However, the student response has been so positive that ELIOT SCHOOL we will offer eight classes at four different levels beginning Celebrates with a Dinner Dance at the Fairmont this September. For the first year we’ve only offered classes that completed level A1 (Beginner), from September 2011 On Friday, June 3, over there was active bidding on Co-Chairperson of the Eliot we will also start offering classes for level A2 (Elementary). 150 people came together at 44 auction items, with the Dinner and parent of Jacob (K1). We are confident that the success of our project will con- the Fairmont Battery Wharf highest bidders walking away The evening ended with tinue growing, allowing us to get to level C2 (Mastery) very to celebrate the Eliot K-8 with items ranging from stays dancing to the tunes of DJ soon. School. The celebrants, par- at 5 star hotels to a baseball Michael LoPriore. A quick Why Students Enjoy PLIDA Classes? ents, grandparents, teach- signed by Red Sox slugger glance at the dance floor told Our class experience is special because, following the ers, staff, neighbors, and David Ortiz. Bidding was ac- you all you needed to know. principles of the communicative approach, students get to friends of the Eliot, mingled tive and spirited and everyone There were teachers, par- speak Italian from day one. Every night they practice Italian with friends, met new people, was happy to contribute to the ents, grandparents, friends, with question and answer sessions, brainstorming, role- and enjoyed a delicious meal. Eliot with a chance to win a and neighbors dancing to- playing, story-building, singing, and more. They also par- “This is one of our three wonderful auction item. gether, ending the evening ticipate in discovering grammar rules with help from the fundraisers during the year As at every Eliot Dinner, on a high note. instructor, becoming an active part of the grammar expla- and it was very successful. the raffle was a very popular Traci Walker Griffith, Eliot nation rather than just passive listeners. They listen to It was great to work with the activity. “The business own- Principal, had this to say Italian music and watch Italian movies, getting acquainted team at the Fairmont. They ers of the North End and Bos- about the event, “I was happy with Italian culture as well. At the end of each trimester were on top of their game ton were very generous. We to see so many people students give presentations to the class on a variety of cul- and they provided a perfect had over 60 raffle items and celebrating another wonder- tural or personal topics, even those from the beginner level. setting for this wonderful raised a great deal ful year at the Eliot. And I Our classes are special because students leave PLIDA event, said Lynn Bova, of money for school pro- am grateful for the commit- classes with real language accomplishments. Chairperson of the event and grams. We are thankful that ment of Lynn and Eric and The Best Italian Instructors parent of Joseph (Grade 3) businesses responded so en- our partnership with the PLIDA instructors are carefully selected. They are dedi- and Richard (K2). thusiastically to our re- Fairmont Battery Wharf. It cated and experienced professionals, certified to teach Ital- Throughout the evening, quest,” said Eric Marberblatt, was a perfect night.” ian through Masters Degrees in Italian or other language teaching certifications. They have years of experience, as well as familiarity with the communicative approach. We prepare every class according to a minute-by-minute sched- ule and set clear objectives for each lesson. We design every class thinking about what students will be able to do with the language by the end of each class and keep these ob- jectives in mind as we teach. Lessons generally begin with Italian culture and establish relevant vocabulary, gram- mar, and functional goals. As a result, PLIDA classes enable students to have fun, get involved, speak consistently and, most importantly, learn in a natural way. Why Students Want the PLIDA Certificate? As the language coordinator of this program, I’ve experi- enced the biggest joy a teacher can have. I’ve seen stu- dents progress from knowing no Italian to proudly taking the A1 level exam just two weeks ago. Over the last few months I have asked students why they want the PLIDA certificate. Some do it for family reasons, some do it for a personal challenge, others do it because it’ll benefit their careers. No matter what the motivation, I believe that there is one thing that they all have in common: their love and passion for Italy and the Italian language. For this reason, we could not be prouder of having embarked on this PLIDA adventure at the Dante Alighieri in Cambridge. We hope that all of you will be able to come try this new, fun, and effective approach to learning Italian. Carmen Merolla is the PLIDA Coordinator/Instructor and Lino Rullo is the Chairman of the Education Committee. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2011 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

“Party in the Park” co-chair Jane Roy (standing) with (sitting, left to right) Mie and Keisuke Wakao (BSO oboist who performed during the luncheon), Mrs. Takeshi Boston’s “First Lady of Hikihara and her husband Japanese Consul General Fashion” Yolanda Cellucci Takeshi Hikihara. (Photo by Roger Farrington) enjoys “The Party in the Park.” The “8th Annual Party in beautiful Emerald Necklace (Photo by the Park” spring gala lun- park system. Roger Farrington) cheon to benefit the Justine The Party in the Park, Mee Liff Fund at the Emer- which drew nearly 700 Justine Mee Liff brought to ald Necklace Conservancy Bostonians, the majority her work as Boston Commis- was held on Wednesday, donning festive hats for the sioner of Parks and Recre- May 18 at the Kelleher Rose occasion, honored Valerie ation from 1996 until 2002. Garden in the Back Bay Burns, President of the Bos- It is presented annually to Fens. ton Natural Areas Network, an individual or individuals To date, the Party in the with the “2011 Justine Mee whose leadership, commit- Park event and its support- Liff Spirit Award.” ment to cities, passion for Left to right: Pamela Humphrey; Julie Crockford, ers have raised more than The Liff Spirit Award hon- public places and ability to Emerald Necklace Conservancy president; and “Party in $1.6 million to support spe- ors the vision, wisdom, hu- inspire others, best reflects the Park” co-chair Holly Safford. cial projects in Boston’s manity and joy that the late Justine’s spirit and legacy. (Photo by Roger Farrington) As president of Boston Natural Areas Network, of the Boston Symphony Recognized multiple times Burns demonstrates a strong Orchestra, the 140- voice by the James Beard Founda- commitment to conserving Tanglewood Festival Chorus, tion and Food & Wine Maga- and expanding urban green and soloists Angela Meade, zine for her work, Shire con- spaces and encouraging Kristine Jepson, Roberto De tinues her commitment to community members to ad- Biasio, and James Morris in limitless creativity with vocate and work for all the opera excerpts from the Scampo at the Liberty Hotel city’s parklands. “It is an works of the great Italian and Towne Stove + Spirits at honor to receive this award,” masters. The Hynes Convention Cen- she said. “As Justine did in Tanglewood adds a new di- ter, both in Boston. her work, it is important to mension to the “Opening The Opening Night Gala celebrate the beauty, joy and Night Benefactor Gala Din- Party will take place in the community that Boston’s ner” by inviting guest chef Hawthorne Tent, located on parks and green spaces Lydia Shire to create a spe- the hill overlooking Seiji bring to our city.” cial menu for the evening. Ozawa Hall on the Tangle- This year the Liff Fund will The dinner, which will wood grounds, beginning at make grants to support the complement the all-Italian 5 p.m., with a festive cock- continued restoration of the themed opening night con- tail reception and celebra- Fountain and Statue in the cert with food and decora- tory dinner. Kelleher Rose Garden in the tions designed to evoke the The room will evoke the Back Bay Fens; the ongoing ambiance of Tuscany, will ambiance of Tuscany, com- maintenance of trees and take place prior to the open- plete with wrought iron park woodlands through the ing night concert in the chandeliers in the ceiling Tree Fund established by the Hawthorne Tent on the and flowing drapes around Liff Fund in 2010; and the Tanglewood grounds. the tent. Oval and round din- support of The Park Ranger A seasoned pro at a young ner tables will be decorated Otile McManus, left, and Linda Edmonds Turner smile Mounted Unit. age, Shire oversaw kitchens with warm colors of ma- for the camera at “Party in the Park.” Congratulations and Best at Boston’s BIBA, Pignoli, hogany, sage and ivory, and (Photo by Roger Farrington) Wishes to all! and Locke-Ober that have completed with custom made ……. A celebratory all- proven a fertile training artichoke votives. The flow- Italian themed program, with ground for some of the city’s music of Bellini, Verdi, Res- finest culinary talent. (Continued on Page 13) Mattéo Gallo pighi, and Rossini, opens the Boston Symphony Orches- tra’s 2011 Tanglewood Sea- o son on Friday, July 8. o Appraisals Conductor Charles Dutoit Sales & Rentals leads the combined forces

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It was lack Party said in reaction that, affects Massachusetts as MVDvisual of underlining.” “This is political pandering well as Texas or Arizona AC/DC — Julian Paul Assange is an Weiner Has Come Clean at its worst, and people are which sit on the Mexican LET THERE BE ROCK Australian journalist, pub- About Pickle He’s In going to get hurt and people border. (Blu-ray & DVD — lisher and Internet activist. The NY tabloids were re- are going to die.” This fed- Both of Them Can’t Run Limited Collector’s He is best known as the lentless on US Rep. Anthony eral program is currently re- at the Same Time Edition) spokesperson and editor- Weiner, D-NY concerning enforced in 42 states and United States Representa- Warner Home Video in-chief for WikiLeaks, a allegations that he posted a would require law enforce- tive Michele Bachmann, R- At the time of AC/DC’s whistleblower website. 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The film showcases he has won three journal- too and no, he won’t be re- but since the program is not paign ‘12. Both of these Re- the power and precision of ism awards for his work with signing from office any time yet mandated he changed publican leaders have the the Australian hard rock WikiLeaks. This revealing soon. Even House minority his mind saying “We run a charisma and more impor- band’s Highway to Hell tour. three hours of footage gives leader Nancy Pelosi is quite serious risk of ethnic profil- tantly the financial backing Thanks to technology and readers the chance to decide upset over it all and wants ing and frankly fracturing to make a great run against Warner Home Video, fans the truth for themselves as the ethics committee to in- the incredibly important re- President Obama in two can join in to commemorate to what Assange stands for, vestigate Weiner’s action. lationships that are impor- years. Can either beat him the film’s 30th Anniversary, is he a hero or a villain? Recently, I saw his autobi- tant for communities in law is not easy to say. Time will and celebrate one of the (3 hrs.) ography on sale at the Dol- enforcement.” tell. I’m sure Mitt Romney greatest performers and leg- lar Tree Store but now a buck Up on Beacon Hill, the would love to see both of endary rock bands of all MADAGASCAR (DVD) seems too steep a price to Senate Minority Leader them jump into the race. time. Included are classics, BBC Earth pay considering the pickle Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester This is called divide and con- “Live Wire,” “Hell Ain’t A Bad Madagascar reveals the he created for himself. Once reacted saying, “The biggest quer. Mitt is trying to run a Place To Be,” “Wall All Over extraordinary wildlife and again the arrogance of power question here is what pos- Nixon-like campaign. He’s You,” “The Jack,” ‘Highway dramatic landscapes of one seems to have reared its ugly sible reason would there be the New Mitt now and not To Hell,” “High Voltage,” of the world’s most bizarre head. to withhold information the lousy governor most “Whole Lotta Rosie” and the islands. The series captures Another big time liberal sharing from people charged of us still remember. Mean- epic anthem “Let There Be the diverse and rare wild- appears to be going down in with protecting us.” Mean- while, Rick Santorum is Rock.” Limited and num- life that inhabits this incred- flames. Defiant but still while, in the City of Boston, wasting his and our time by bered editions include a trib- ible land. It features amaz- weakened. In the last elec- Mayor Thomas Menino says running for president, as is ute book, guitar pick and col- ing footage of lemurs — a tion back in 2010 in a sol- the program has worked well Newt Gingrich who needs to lector cards. (1 hrs. 38 mins.) monkey-like group of crea- idly Democratic district, the for five years and Police Com- open up his suitcase and tures made up of 70 differ- Republican candidate picked missioner Ed Davis added, check out all his baggage. HAWTHORNE: SECOND ent species unique to the up 41 percent. Now with this “Up to this point, I have not Doesn’t he have too much SEASON (3-DVD) island — but also reveals latest news, the GOP will been able to find someone baggage to seek the White Sony Pictures Home Ent. frogs that turn from brown to certainly eye this race again who was completely inno- House? Jada Pinkett Smith is bright yellow, wasps that and victory could be quite cent who was deported” out Where is that Republican Christina Hawthorne, Direc- pluck tadpoles from tree- well in reach. of 44,000 folks arrested. leader who can inspire us to tor of Nursing, and a passion- nests and fish that swim Governor Tries Slamming Sooner than later, the Se- put this country right side up ate advocate for her pa- upside down, as well as fol- “Secure Communities” cured Communities initia- again? Is he or she even out tients, who must also bal- lowing the romantic life of Effort tive will be mandated for all there or will 2012 be just ance the demands of being the world’s tiniest chame- Governor Deval Patrick on 50 states and rather than another case of the political a widowed mother. When leon. This film is an ambi- June 6 refused to approve grandstand on the issue, it wisdom that says you can’t cutbacks close Richmond tious and intimate portrait the federal “Secure Commu- is the job of the governor to beat somebody with nobody? Trinity, Christina and sev- of a fascinating but peril- nities program. Christen make sure our communities We seem to be down to our eral of her fellow doctors ously fragile island. (2 hrs. Varley, the executive direc- are secure. Illegal immigra- third tier candidates now. and nurses join the strug- 54 mins.) POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2011 Page 11

rated the musical tastes of black and often billed as “the King of Romance,” TD GARDEN white America. It certainly was suc- and for millions of fans around the Causeway St., Boston, MA cessful, as EWF combined high-cali- world, he more than lived up to that SADE - July 6, 2011 at 7:30. Fol- ber musicianship, wide-ranging mu- title. Despite the strange name lowing the platinum selling success NOW sical genre eclecticism, and ’70s and the latter-day ads hawking his of Soldier of Love, Sade announces multicultural spiritualism. “I wanted music on late-night TV, Humperdinck their highly anticipated return to to do something that hadn’t been was one of the finest middle-of-the- the world’s stage. Known for their one PLAYING done before,” Maurice explains. “Al- road balladeers around, a sensitive of a kind timeless sound, Sade has though we were basically jazz musi- lyric interpreter with excellent vocal enjoyed phenomenal success both cians, we played soul, funk, gospel, technique and a three-and-a-half- internationally and stateside blues, jazz, rock and dance music octave vocal range. During his hey- throughout the span of their twenty- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN which somehow ended up becoming day in the late ’60s and early ’70s, five year career. Their classic sound pop. For tickets visit www.livenation.com. Humperdinck cultivated the image set to haunting, unmistakable vocals of a mysterious heartthrob, sporting creates the most intimate of con- WILBUR THEATRE shaggy sideburns and a flamboyant cert experiences in a way that only 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA wardrobe that, drove female fans an unforgettable Sade performance ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - wild. For tickets, please call 1-800- can. Thursday, June 23, 2011. Ultra smooth 745-3000 or visit the website at Log onto www.ticketmaster.com for balladeer Engelbert Humperdinck was www.thewilbur.com. tickets or call 800-745-3000.

Sade, musician, singer born Helen Folasade Adu on Janu- ary 16, 1959 in Ibadan, Nigeria. Raised in London by her English mother, Sade developed several interests as a teen, including singing, fashion design and modeling. She sang with a few local bands before signing with Epic Records and recording her first album, Diamond Life, in 1984. A huge hit in her native England, the album also had mass appeal across the pond thanks to such singles as “Smooth Operator.” In 1986, she won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Sade’s subsequent multi-platinum albums, Promise, Stronger Than Pride and Love Deluxe, established her as a top-selling soul and pop artist. She took a new route with her 2000 album, Lovers Rock, which was released eight years after Love Deluxe and incorporated a more mainstream sound. The record, and particularly the chart-topping single, “By Your Side,” helped her win over new audiences. Two years later, the album and ensuing tour inspired her first live recording, Lovers Live. Sade returned to the studio and released her sixth album In February 2010, Soldier of Love. For more information check out Music Section. ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS

ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS latest Grammy winners. Visit “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to www.MusicNotNoise.com 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom “Radio Italia Unita” - Every Thurs- Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The day from 2-3PM on www.zumix.org/ Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca radio or Itunes, college radio click on every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM Zumix. For more information log onto www.1110wccmam.com. www.italiaunita.org. “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM DANTE ALIGHIERI www.1460WXBR.com. 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco THE BETROTHED - June 18, 2011. Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM A theatrical performance based on the or online www.djrocco.com. novel of the same name. On the oc- “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every casion of the celebrations marking the Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio one hundred fiftieth anniversary of stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN Italian Unification, The Consul Gen- 1470 AM. eral of Italy Giuseppe Pastorelli and “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” the President of the Dante Alighieri 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on Society of Massachusetts Professor WSRO 650 AM in Framingham Spencer Di Scala have the pleasure and online at www.wsro.com. of inviting you to attend a performance “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday of “The Betrothed,” based on the mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday novel “I Promessi Sposi” by Alessandro evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. Manzoni. The performance will fea- www.dongiovannishow.com. ture one of the greatest authors of “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica Italian literature and major modern WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday night composers. The performance will be from 9 to 10pm on MusicAmerica host in Italian with “Super-titles” in Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's English. Refreshments will be served. Place on WPLM FM Easy 99.1. During Donations for the Italian community the hour Ron will feature record- of Springfield affected by the recent ings by his good friend Tony Bennett. tornado will be gratefully accepted You'll hear all your Bennett fav- RSVP: [email protected] or orites from his early hits to his [email protected]

that was steeped in African and Afri- can-American styles - particularly jazz MUSIC and R&B but appealed to a broader cross-section of the listening public. BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION As founder and leader of the band 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA Earth, Wind & Fire, Maurice White not EARTH, WIND AND FIRE - June only embraced but also helped bring 24, 2011. During the 1970s, a new about this evolution of pop, which brand of pop music was born - one bridged the gap that has often sepa- Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2011

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Gee, we missed seeing and greeting the based sur- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED magnetic Sarah Palin in Boston. Fortu- vey puts the ASPARAGUS OMELET nately, our illustrious publisher Pamela actual num- Donnaruma had the opportunity to welcome ber of adults 2 cups cut-up fresh, frozen 1 medium onion (optional) Palin to the North End. Yes, she also received who identify or canned asparagus ¼ cup olive, canola or a copy of the Post-Gazette. Wow! themselves 4 beaten eggs or equal vegetable oil Flush with success! In 1938, young Jesse as lesbian, gay, or bisexual at 3.5%. quantity of egg substitute Salt Mattos accidentally dropped his high school Doctor-assisted suicide is now the most Cut up fresh asparagus, wash and par boil or steam in a ring into a toilet at a local butcher shop in divisive cultural issue in Gallup’s Values saucepan. Set aside and dry with paper towel. To prevent Dunsmuir, California. Seventy-three years and Beliefs poll, with 45% of Americans say- dangerous oil splattering, be sure asparagus is dry before later, Tony Congi, a sewer maintenance ing it is morally acceptable and 48% saying placing in skillet with oil. worker and fellow alumnus of Dunsmuir it is morally wrong. Remove skin from onion. Cut onion in half, and cut each High School, found it in a bucket of sewer Some notables who apparently committed half into ¼-inch long slices. Set aside. debris. He had the ring cleaned, saw the suicide: Pier Angeli, Ben Pollack, William Heat oil in skillet before adding asparagus. Fry aspara- initials engraved on it, and tracked down Payne Bourne, Marie Wells, Judd Holdren, gus slowly for about five minutes, stirring frequently. Add Mattos with the help of an old school year- Lupe Velez, Georgia Skelton, Stanley Adams, onion to skillet (optional) and fry until onion is slightly book. “This ring thing was a real booster for Charles Boyer, Barry Brown, Maggie browned. Stir frequently. Meantime beat eggs thoroughly me” said Mattos, 90, who recently lost his McNamara, Gig Young, Jon Hall, Rachel in a bowl. Add salt to taste. Skillet should be well heated wife, “I felt like I was a lot younger again.” Roberts, Benda Benet, Eleanor Powell, before gently pouring beaten eggs in a circular motion over Fishy news! In an attack that seemed Joseph Massengale, Walter Slezak, Doodles the asparagus/onion mixture. Lower burner. Using spatula, straight from a horror film, swarms of jelly- Weaver, Shauna Grant, Elizabeth Hartman, lift mixture slightly. Tip skillet, allowing beaten eggs to fish invaded beaches along Florida’s central Lindsay Crosby, Abbie Hoffman, Richard slowly drain under the asparagus. Repeat this process on coast, stinging 1,000 swimmers and send- Quine, Capucine, Jack Fletcher, Victoria opposite side of skillet until only small portions of the eggs ing tourists screaming out of the water. Howden, John Paul Duffy, Terry Keegan, remain on top. Gently shake skillet over burner to keep Strong winds and a freak current pushed Davis Roberts, David Begelman, Phyllis mixture from sticking to bottom. Carefully slide the mix- thousands of mauve stinger jellyfish from Hyman, Hugh O’Connor, Christine Pascal, ture onto a platter. Return the mixture face down into the the Gulf of Mexico around the tip of Florida Luigi Pistilli, and Adrian. skillet. Fry slowly until all of the eggs have cooked. Slide and onto the heavily populated Atlantic A new throne! So few toilets make a user omelet carefully from skillet onto a platter for serving. beaches over the Memorial Day weekend. feel like royalty. But Kohler’s new Numi VARIATIONS: In place of asparagus, use cut-up green pep- More fishy news! A quarter of fish in U.S. seems to answer your every need. “It senses pers, vinegar peppers, potato pieces, ham, or frankfurters. supermarkets are fraudulently labeled, DNA your presence” as you approach it, “raising Cheese of choice and/or mushrooms can be added to the testing has revealed, and the rate rises to its lid in salute and, if you like, welcoming omelet. Another option is to scramble all the ingredients as much as 70 percent for desirable spe- you with the sound of soothing piano music.” in the skillet after adding the beaten eggs. Stir until beaten cies like red snapper, Atlantic cod and wild A charcoal-filter deodorizer guards your nos- eggs cook thoroughly. salmon. Cheaper cuts of Vietnamese cat- trils, and Kohler’s “most advanced” toilet yet fish, thresher shark and tilapia are rou- even calculates how much water is required NOTE: Omelets or “Frittati,” as my mother called them, were tinely passed off as more expensive fillets. for each flush based upon the amount of time frequently prepared during my childhood. My favorite high Ugh. Doctors in Taiwan have removed doz- it has been occupied. But with a foot-warm- school lunch was a pepper and egg (omelet) sandwich. Now ens of ants from the ears of a teenager fond ing heat vent, an iPod docking station, and that I realize what a strong aroma the pepper and egg omelet of eating cookies in bed. Dr. Hung Yauan- an oscillating bidet with integrated air has as a sandwich I often wonder what my classmates thought tsung says the 16-year-old girl would “pick dryer, who would ever want to stand up? when I opened my brown lunch bag. her ears while eating snacks and later go $6,400, kohler.com Source: Milwaukee to sleep without brushing away the crumbs.” Journal Sentinel. While she slept, hungry ants would then fol- So what’s cooking? Sales of cooking Vita can be reached at [email protected] low the smell of food into her ear canals — sauces rose 20 percent from 2005 through where they would stay “because there was 2010, says market researcher Mintel, as • Private Sector Must Lead (Continued from Page 1) more than enough food there to keep them recession-squeezed consumers cooked at alive.” home more often and used sauces to add lina because it is a “right 1980s, when Kennedy and If ants are so busy, how is it that they at- flavor to cheap cuts of meat. to work” state, some busi- Reagan were in the White tend all picnics? According to Mona-Lisa Cappuccio of East nesses simply put expansion House, respectively, de- Big bust? A Chicago trial lawyer has ac- Boston, “The only thing some women cook plans on hold. They are not bunks that notion. cused opposing counsel of trying to distract successfully is their husbands’ goose.” And going to be bullied into Watching this economy the jury by having an attractive, buxom para- Carlo Scostumato claims many a bride who expanding their businesses struggle over the next 18 legal sit at his table. Attorney Thomas Gooch cook on an electric stove give their hus- into union dominated states. months is going to be espe- says that while “personally, I like large bands gas pains. The private sector is the cially painful for the unem- breasts,” the presence of Daniella Atencia, The astute Tom Analetto of Medford, says, engine of this economy, but ployed, and those busi- 26, in the courtroom is clearly a ploy on the “Summer is the season when a man thinks putting more spending and nesses that are barely hold- part of rival attorney Dmitry Feofanov, 53 — he can cook better on an outdoor grill than regulations in the caboose of ing on for survival. And yes, who happens to be Atencia’s husband — to his wife can on an indoor stove.” the train is not going to fuel the private sector will have draw the attention of the jury and create And the brainy Rosalie Cunio of Waltham, the engine. So expecting to take the lead when we sympathy for his client. Feofanov denies the asks, “Why is it that our neighbor’s barbe- this economy to grow faster properly boost the engine. charge, saying that his wife has a “brilliant cue always smells better than our tastes?” by watching and hoping is Until then, we might as legal mind” and is “actually overqualified as Some interesting show biz by the stately an empty expectation. well watch grass grow, be- a paralegal.” musicologist Albert Natale. Singer Frankie Much of the public has cause that’s about all the Ah, England! During World War II, we spent Avalon began as a trumpet prodigy as a child been deceived into thinking green this economy is going close to five months in England preparing and recorded an instrumental single for that cutting tax rates re- to see. for the invasion of Normandy. In brief, real RCA Records. While a very popular performer duces revenue into the brief, we were issued a small booklet con- in Europe, Charles Aznavour has also writ- Treasury, and that it only taining suggestions about how to get along ten a few songs that turned out successful helps the rich. The experi- Reprinted with permission with the British. For example, do not use worldwide. Among them: “Dance in an Old- ence of the 1960s and by Northstar National. the word “bloody” and if they say you are Fashioned Way,” and “Yesterday When I Was being “cheeky,” that means you are being Young.” Ann Miller was the first tap dancer rude. Well, fortunately, many of us were ever to appear on television. One more time! 1st Generation shipped up to Manchester and billeted with Glenn Miller’s theme song, “Moonlight Ser- English families. It was there we fell in love enade,” was originally titled “Now I Lay Me Italian-American with an attractive English young lady who Down to Weep.” The Claude Thornhill band was in the British military service. That’s used to feature seven clarinets in unison Vita Orlando Sinopoli another story! creating an eerie sound! Ed McMahon Shares with us Good news! The violent-crime rate in the played a clown on the TV show “Big Top” in U.S. has dropped to the lowest level in nearly the early 1950s. Singer Eydie Gorme worked a delightful recollection 40 years, defying several long-held theories as a Spanish interpreter after high school, of her memories as a child on the underlying factors for crime. Despite before turning to music. It was singer Gogi high unemployment rates and fewer people Grant who dubbed vocals for Ann Blyth in growing up in held in jails, robberies fell by 9.5 percent the film biography of Helen Morgan in 1957. Boston’s “Little Italy” last year, and violent crimes dropped by Gogi’s biggest hits on her own were “Sud- and a collection of 5.5 percent. denly There’s A Valley,” and “The Wayward Just remember, crime doesn’t pay, except Wind,” both in the mid 1950s. Bing Crosby’s Italian family recipes for the writers of detective stories. yacht was called “True Love,” obviously from the homeland. Wow! We were deeply concerned about tor- named after the 1956 hit song with Grace nadoes! So far this year, tornadoes have Kelly, contained in the movie “High Soci- killed 504 Americans, the highest number ety.” And the song “Too Marvelous For Words” Great as Gifts of deaths since 1953. was composed by George Gershwin for FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM Time for some Gallup Polls. When asked Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall for the and in local bookstores — ask for to guess what percentage of the population 1947 movie “Dark Passage.” Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN are gays or lesbians, Americans estimate, Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN on average that 25% are. A new, population- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2011 Page 13

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June is the month for wed- cousin of my mother’s called up and greet the wedding dings … or it was way back and asked to speak to Dad. party, many giving envelopes then. As a child, I remember Their daughter was getting to the bride who had a white that Dad, Uncle Nick and married at the Mt. Carmel cloth bag to deposit the en- Uncle Paul played for wed- church in East Boston, but velopes in. For those guests ding receptions all through the downstairs area was who brought gifts, a table the spring after Lent and booked and they decided of would be set aside for the Passover came to an end. Meridian Hall, a function wrapped boxes containing Most Catholic weddings were room in the Meridian Build- these gifts. Following the re- on Saturday or Sunday, ing which was in the middle ception line portion of the while Protestant and Jewish of Central Square. They afternoon, the wedding party weddings might take place wanted Dad’s band to play for would take their seats at a any day during the week. the reception and asked if he head table and the priest who Several times over the was booked on a particular married the couple would say years, long before DJs and date. He wasn’t, and a few grace. This was followed by canned music took over, days later, they came to our the best man toasting the someone in the extended Eutaw Street apartment to newly married couple with a Boston Symphony Orchestra Manager Director Mark family would ask Dad or one plan out the entertainment glass of wine. When he was Volpe, Hope McDermott and Martha Volpe, right, at of my uncles if they could details. Of course, seeing it finished, everyone would “Party in the Park.” (Photo by Roger Farrington) play their wedding or the was family, Nanna, Babbo- take a sip of their wine and wedding of their daughter or nonno, Mom and I would be in- yell out, “Salute” (hail), ers, designed by Winston Margery and Lewis Stein- son. Unfortunately, most vited. Dad knowing their “Centi Anni” (100 years), or Flowers, will elicit the smells berg, and Stephen and couldn’t afford union music, family financial circum- both, followed by, “Figlio and sounds of Italy including Dorothy Weber. but those who insisted on stances shaved all of the Masculo,” meaning, “May lemons, rosemary and sun- The BSO’s first program of the best, paid the price. All extras off the price and of- your first child be a male flowers. the 2011 Tanglewood sea- commissions were usually fered them the band for cost. child.” Following the concert, son also provides two oppor- shaved off as well as the ex- They accepted and the plans The tables of guests would there will be a reception at tunities for the orchestra to tra the leader/MC received. were carefully laid out. be called to the buffet tables the Highwood Manor House take the spotlight. The first This made the price more Several of my great aunts and they would select the for Gold and Silver Benefac- piece, Rossini’s Overture to competitive and saved a fam- and second cousins (my things they wanted to eat. tors with the guest artists. William Tell, is one of the ily member a few bucks. mother’s first cousins) were Chances are that the bride’s Patrons will enjoy a gelato most famous and familiar Babbononno had done the to be the cooks and they pre- father walked around the bar and coffee station com- works in the classical canon. same thing a generation pared the food early in the room with a gallon of wine plete with cordials and The second, which closes earlier with his combo. They day. All of it was to be brought filling the glasses of all who limoncello. Opening Night at Tangle- specialized in strictly Italian to the function hall during wanted a taste. The bride The 2011 Gala co-chairs wood in brilliant fashion, is music and played the wed- the wedding ceremony at the and groom would be called to are Susie and Stuart Otto Respighi’s Pines of dings of the first generation church, so that when the the middle of the dance floor Hirshfield from New York Rome, a scintillating sym- of our people. Let’s look at a guests arrived at Meridian for their first dance, followed City and Stockbridge, MA, phonic poem for large or- typical June wedding from Hall, everything would be by the bride dancing with and Robin S. Richman and chestra that depicts every- days gone by. Back then, the ready. Mom, Nanna, Babbo- her father, and then the rest Bruce Auerbach from Lex- thing from children playing custom was for the couple to nonno and I, would attend of the wedding party joining ington and Stockbridge, MA. to priests chanting, birds get married in the girl’s par- the ceremony at the church in after that. Members of the event’s chirping to dawn breaking, ish church. The reception, and then head to Meridian This ceremonial part of the Benefactor Committee in- and the thunderous boot more often than not, was Hall. When we arrived, much function would be followed by clude Gregory E. Bulger and steps of a great Roman le- held in the parish hall, a of the food would be on a buf- general dancing to both Richard J. Dix, Cynthia and gion parading down the basement gathering area of fet table with wax paper American and Italian music. Oliver Curme, Ursula Ehret- Appian Way. the church. If the church wrapped around each dish. At some point, some would Dichter and Channing Dich- For complete Tanglewood didn’t have this type of space (tin foil and plastic wrap yell out, “Per piacere, suona ter, Ginger and George Elvin, season programs and available, there were Sons of were still a few years from una tarantella” (please play Nancy Edman Feldman and ticket information, visit Italy, VFW, American Le- being invented). Zi’Antonio a tarantella). Dad and the Michael Chefets, Sanford www.tanglewood.org. gion, Masonic, Odd Fellows, or one of the other wine boys would play the Neapoli- and Isanne Fisher, Nancy J. For further information Elks, Moose and Lions halls makers in the family would tan tarantella, and not to Fitzpatrick and Lincoln Rus- about Opening Night Gala located in several parts of have brought several bottles slight anyone, would follow it sell, Audrey and Ralph Fried- Dinner benefactor tickets, Boston as well as suburban of homemade red and the with the Sicilian tarantella. ner, Dr. Donald and Phoebe call 617-638-9391. towns bordering the city. gallon jugs would be on an- Of course, during the recep- Giddon, Sally and Michael Enjoy! They could be rented for any other table along with a tion, any requests would be Gordon, Robert and Jan (Be sure to visit Hilda event and were in great de- wash tub filled with ice and satisfied by the band and Grien, Valerie and Alen Hy- Morrill’s gardening Web site, mand for weddings during bottles of beer. Another tub waltzes, polkas, mazurkas, man, Margery and Everett www.bostongardens.com. each spring. If none of this might contain bottles of tonic fox trots and any other type Jassy, Robert and Luise In addition to events covered was affordable, the wedding for the kids and non- drink- of dance music that was re- Kleinberg, Elaine and Ed and reported by the columnist, guests went back to the ers. As we arrived, Dad and quested would be played. I London, Jay and Shirley “The Socially Set” is compiled bride’s parents house for a the boys in the band would used to get a kick out of Marks, Dr. Robert and Jane from various other sources reception. Grandmothers, great be warming up and someone watching Nanna and B. Mayer, Claudio and Penny such as news and press re- aunts and their commare, began would be sprinkling corn Babbononno dancing a tar- Pincus, Robert and Scott leases, PRNewswire services, cooking before the sun came meal on the floor to cut down antella, along with Nanna’s Singleton, Lauren E. Spitz, etc.) up and the food, all Italian of on the friction for the danc- siblings and their spouses. course, would be ready by the ers. We kids would immedi- Toward the end of the re- time the family and guests ately begin to run and slide ception, just before it was PRAYER TO ST. JUDE PRAYER TO ST. JUDE arrived. Many of the rental across the floor until one of time for the bride and groom May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be halls offered catering, but the adults would yell at us, to leave, a grand march adored, glorified, loved and pre- adored, glorified, loved and pre- unless it was a place like a or one of the kids, usually would be set up and every- served throughout the world now served throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of and forever. Sacred Heart of Sons of Italy hall where the the ring leader, got a cuff on one would parade around the Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, food would be authentic, the the back of the head. This function room led by the just worker of miracles, pray for us. worker of miracles, pray for us. old ladies in the extended was a hint for us to stop. married couple. The bride St. Jude, help of the hopeless, St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. pray for us. family would prepare dishes Once everyone was in the and groom would then go to Saythisprayer9 timesadayand Saythisprayer9 timesadayand and bring them to feed the hall, the wedding party would a private room and change by the 8th day your prayers will be by the 8th day your prayers will be wedding guests. line up outside the hall en- into street clothes and leave answered. It has never been answered. It has never been Just as an example of this trance and be called in two with well wishers throwing known to fail. Publication must be known to fail. Publication must be in my generation, when by two until everyone had rice or confetti at them as promised. My prayers have been promised. My prayers have been answered. L.M.D.A.T.P. answered. L.M.D.S.J.A. Loretta and I got married, we entered except the bride and they headed out to start their tied the knot at St. Leonard’s groom. Once Dad and the married life with a honey- on Hanover Street in the boys began playing Here moon. Almonds with white North End. Uncle Nick spoke Comes the Bride, the newly candy coating would be Fully Insured to his friend John Polcari and married couple would come passed out to the ladies and Lic #017936 our reception was held in a in and take their place in the good bys would begin. function room at his restau- the middle of a reception line That’s the way it was and rant (now Filippo’s). Back that contained all of the par- those are fond memories. when I was a kid, here’s how ticipants in the wedding things worked: One day, a party. The guests would line GOD BLESS AMERICA Heating & Air Conditioning Sales, Service & Installation

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The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani by Orazio Buttafuoco THE “BLUE GOOSE” the Hippodrome with that I am of the opinion that ON PARADE 19th century super-large Flaherty will probably get re- Back when I was a kid in merry-go-round and the race turned to his old Council the 50s, the Boston Police cars upstairs. Along the way seat he gave up in 2009 to LO SAPEVATE CHE … Department still had those were the games of chance take on the mayor’s race. I Parliamo spesso del North End di Boston, il quartiere “Paddy Wagons” patrolling and the food. On Fridays, we also think John Connolly italiano per eccellenza, una volta popolato prevalentemente the city looking for drunken always ate those Revere should get re-elected easily. da italiani. Il quartiere, solitamente chiamato ‘la piccolo passengers. The Irish Amer- Beach tuna dog specials This leaves Stephen Murphy Italia’, e’ la meta di molti visitatori che vengono da ogni ican community doesn’t like since meat was out of the the current Council Presi- parte degli Stati Uniti per gustare un buon piatto the term “paddy wagon” be- question. dent and newcomers Ayanna ‘all’italiana’ nei numerosi ristoranti del quartiere. cause they feel the term is If you came from any place Pressley and Felix G. Arroyo Parliamo adesso di altre piccole ‘Italie’ che realmente an ethnic anti-Irish slur. My else, what we called running for two seats. When esistono in varie citta’ americane. Si e’ scoperto che mother, who was very Irish, “dodgems” were bumping the music stops, who will be esistono ben 28 ‘piccole italie’ sparse in 14 Stati. A New had no problem with the cars but this wasn’t any left standing, huh? York ce ne sono tre. Una e’ a Manhattan, che e’ l’originale word. If someone told her it other place, this was Revere Felix Arroyo, the father ran ‘piccola italia’ a New York, adesso ormai assorbita dal was a transport truck, she Beach. Some people sum- for re-election in 2007 and quartiere cinese. La seconda e’ nel Bronx, e la terza a would laugh in their face mered in New Hampshire, lost in a very low turnout Brooklyn. Quella di Manhattan emerse nel 1926, prima knowing it was a paddy my family summered at Re- non-mayoral election year. come il luogo d’arrivo di immigrati napoletani-che wagon. To her and her gen- vere Beach. Most thought he would be re- introdussero la festa di San Gennaro-; infatti la festa, a eration, it was just a mean- Wouldn’t it be nice if kids re-elected. The outcome for settembre, dura ben 11 giorni, e si svolge a Mulberry Street. ingless word to describe still had those Revere Beach many was unseen. Felix G. Ma i ristoranti rimasti sono adesso solamente una diecina. those big blue police vans. amusement rides today? remembers 2007 well. He is Nel Bronx la festa di Ferragosto e’ l’evento principale, e nel The Boston Police Patrol- Nowadays, you need to travel everywhere all the time. He quartiere vi si trovano 24 ristoranti italiani. Poi c’e’ anche men’s Association has one great distances and a great has a passion for politics his lo zoo oltre ad una miriade di negozi. La comunita’ italiana for parades nicked-named expense for what we got with father seemed to like. A low di Brooklyn celebra la festa di Santa Rosalia in maniera the “Blue Goose.” I guess a dollar and five cents for the turnout in his strongholds solenne. Vi si tropvano parecchi ristoranti, molti negozi e now the geese are going to train ride. will hurt him, so his thing mercati di alimentary, com pure varie pasticcerie. Ci sono hire a lawyer to go after the FLAHERTY VS. THE is identifying his vote and poi ‘piccole italie’ a Buffalo, la (citta’) Cascate del Niagara’, BPPA for slandering them FANTASTIC FOUR? getting it out at the polls in Schenectady e Syracuse, tutte nello stato di New York. too, eh? Former City Council Presi- September. Stephen Murphy Ci sono 4 ‘picole italie’ nel Connecticut: Bridgeport, dent Michael Flaherty Jr. has been around forever and Waterbury, Hartford, e a New Haven. In Pennsylvania ce REMEMBERING has decided after losing to is very likeable by most folks. ne sono tre. In California ce ne sono due. In Massachu- OLD REVERE BEACH Mayor Menino two years Ayanna Pressley comes setts ce n’e’ una anche a Springfield. Ce ne sono due in It seems like only yester- ago, to return to the Boston across as one of the smart- Ohio,una nel Maryland, una nel Delaware, una nel Ne- day sometimes or a million City Council this year. He est city councilors in a long braska, una nel New Jersey, ed una nell’Illinois, ma con light years ago depending on announced his campaign time. Very good personality un’alta concentrazione di italo-americani in 12 aree della your mood. and instantly changed the and likeable like Murphy. citta’.di Chicago. A San Louis, MO, ce n’e’ una, una a Provi- Old Revere Beach and that face of this year’s at-large Five candidates, four seats dence, R.I.,una a New Orleans, LA. Ma non ce n’e’ long stretch of an amuse- race. With all four incum- and historical low turnouts nemmeno una in citta’ dove c’e’ presente il Consolato ment park. Back in my bents running for re-elec- without a mayor’s race on italiano: Detroiot, Houston, Miami, e Los Angeles. “youth” as they say in “My tion, it indeed looked like a the ballot. DID YOU KNOW THAT … Cousin Vinny,” I would quiet election for voters and Anyone can lose his or her We often talk about Boston’s North End, the Italian sec- spend endless summer days the local media. However, seat which and all four in- tion, once inhabited mainly by Italian-Americans. This at that beach. I’d take one now that there are five ma- cumbents will run as if their ‘Little Italy’ is the destination of the many visitors from all train from Northampton Sta- jor candidates for four avail- re-election bid is endan- over the United States, who look for a good Italian dish. tion in the South End, travel able seats, this is the race gered by Flaherty. None will Let’s talk about other ‘Little Italy’ places, elsewhere in into town and switch over at to watch in Campaign 2011. take re-election for granted the United States. There are exactly 28 of them in 28 States. Devonshire for another Can Flaherty, who always did and all will run as if they’re In New York City there are three. One is in lower Manhat- train to Wonderland Station. well in Council races, get behind in the polls. This may tan, the original one in New York, now mostly Chinese! My parents would set up returned to office? Which of turn out to be the best City Another is in the Bronx and the third is in Brooklyn. The the blanket and picnic bas- the four incumbents is seen Council At Large races in first one, in Manhattan, emerged in 1926, when a large ket down on the grass next as the weakest? Which ones decades. If this was a real- group of Neapolitans arrived, bringing with them the tradi- to the road to Winthrop and seem the strongest? Is ity TV show, it would be a tion to celebrate the feast of San Gennaro, which lasts 11 my brother and I would set Flaherty targeting any par- cross between “American days, mostly around Mulberry St. In the Bronx, with only off for an afternoon of amuse- ticular candidate? Will he Idol” and “Survivors” or about ten restaurants left, the Italian Americans solemnly ment rides. There was the just run as Flaherty, you- maybe just “Without a celebrate the feast of Ferragosto (August 15), the main Whip, the Wild Mouse, the know-me and what I have Trace” if voters tune them event, in the midst of a myriad of stores. In Brooklyn the Cyclone, the Dodgems and done? Which of the incum- all out. major event is the feast of Santa Rosalia. There are many bents is most in fear of his stores, food markets, and various pastry shops. candidacy? In New York State there is a ‘Little Italy’ in Buffalo, one Small Ads LEGAL NOTICE in Niagara Falls, in Schenectady, and at Syracuse. In Con- Commonwealth of Massachusetts necticut there are four ‘Little Italies’: Bridgeport, Water- Get Big Results LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court bury, Hartford and New Haven. There are three ‘Little Italy’ Middlesex Probate and Family Court For more information, Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street sections in Pennsylvania; two in California; another in Mas- call 617-227-8929. The Trial Court Cambridge, MA 02141 sachusetts, in Springfield; two in Ohio; one in Maryland; Middlesex Probate and Family Court Docket No. MI11D1033DR one in Delaware; one in Nebraska; one in New Jersey; one 208 Cambridge Street DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Cambridge, MA 02141 PUBLICATION AND MAILING in Illinois, at Chicago, where there is a high concentra- Docket No. MI10P0144PM2 tion of Italian Americans in 12 sections of the city. There ATTENTION SANDRA MONTEIRO SALE OF REAL ESTATE vs. is one ‘Little Italy’ in Saint Louis, Missouri; one in Provi- CONSERVATORSHIP-MAINTENANCE JOSEPH MONTEIRO dence, Rhode Island and one in New Orleans, Louisiana. ATTORNEYS SALE OF REAL ESTATE To the Defendant: Ironically, there is no ‘Little Italy’ in cities where there is NOTICE The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a To all persons interested in the estate an Italian Consular Office: Detroit, Houston, Miami and The POST-GAZETTE divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the of, ALICE E. MIGELL of JAMAICA PLAIN, in Los Angeles. Marriage. The Complaint is on file at the newspaper is a paper the County of SUFFOLK, FORMERLY OF Court. NEWTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, An Automatic Restraining Order has been of general circulation. with an interest in real estate situated in entered in this matter preventing you from NEWTON, a petition, has been presented We are qualified to taking any action which would negatively by ROBERT J. O’REGAN in the above  impact the current financial status of either captioned matter praying for license to sell accept legal notices party. 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• Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) tendent about the dash that not always win but the EXTRA Innings began following our birth. length we can go depends The dash will take us upon how far we strive to go. by Sal Giarratani through every facet of our T.S. Elliot reminds us that lives. It will mark not only we need to reach beyond our Another Season for Me daged up and looking older Francona has been saying who we are but what we’ve limitations and reach be- On Wednesday, June 8 at than the rest of them and they there are no plans for accomplished, what we’ve yond preconceived notions 7 pm, my 2011 softball sea- started calling me “Shaq.” Daisuke Matsuzaka to un- learned and what we passed that we can’t do something. son with the West End Soft- Hey, that’s better than call- dergo any kind of surgery. on to others along the way. At seventeen years old, ball League started. I played ing me an old man, isn’t it? The team’s docs were talk- Dashes do not live in vacu- the world is just opening. my first game in an endless Remembering Jose Pagan ing about rest and re-hab. ums and we are all part of However, even for a baby life of softball seasons. I’m Former major leaguer However, reports out of each other’s dash too. We boomer like myself, we can still using my great first Jose Pagan who drove in the Japan are indicating just may never understand the continue to reach out to our baseman’s glove I purchased winning run for the Pitts- the opposite. According to road our dash takes us but goals. The older we get, the back in 1965 for $5 at Ray- burgh Pirates in Game 7 of Nikka Sports, Dice-K will be it is our dash to make. It will harder the struggle but it is mond’s in Downtown Boston. the 1971 World Series has letting the Red Sox know be our road and only our road in the struggle we can mea- My glove was much older passed away at age 76. Pa- that he wants Tommy John to travel. sure our “dash” and it is in than all of my teammates gan broke into the Majors surgery. This dash also is in sync our experiences, we can except for one outfielder who with the Giants in 1959 and If Dice-K goes for the with the class motto written measure who we really are. was born a year prior to me got traded to Pittsburgh in surgery. the recovery period by T.S. Elliot. Just as we all As the Class of ’11 dashed getting that glove. I was also 1965. Sack in October 1971, is usually more than a year, have a dash to understand, off the field at the end of nervous that my status as he doubled in the 8th inning which means he might we also have choices in life graduation, it marked the the league’s oldest player of the seventh game of the never pitch for the Sox which often come with risks beginning of that little dash was in jeopardy, but it wasn’t World Series against the again. His contract expires like failure. If we are afraid that marks off our life. There after all. One player on the Baltimore Orioles. The Pi- at the end of the 2012 to try for fear of failure, we is birth. There is death. other team looked older but rates won the game 2-1. All season. waste much of our dash. We There is life. The real test it turns out he was only 57 told, he also played for the Once again, remember truly can do almost anything of their young lives has just years old. He did hit the ball Phillies in a 15 season ca- what I previously stated if only we tried without the begun. As Yogi Berra often harder than me and still had reer. He batted, 250 with 52 that the most successful fear of losing. Not trying says, “When you come to the good running legs. homers and 372 RBIs before case of Tommy John surgery leads only to failure. We may fork in the road, take it.” In I played first base as usual. retiring in 1973. was on Tommy John him- the end, it means our “dash” I made one error, had one Dice-K Seeks to be self. Most others had mixed LEGAL NOTICE finds meaning in our doing good play and one great play. Next Tommy John? reviews after going through and not in our fears. Life is I wasn’t nervous about my For weeks, Manager Terry the procedure. MICHAEL SORRENTINO a terminal condition, make fielding, it was my legs that 95 CRESCENT AVE., STE-107 it count for you. concerned me. Last year in REVERE, MA 02151 617-347-9104 (FAX) 781-286-8402 Game 4, I went down for the Leave the B&B TOWING count. Running to first on an HAS HAD IN THEIR POSSESSION LEGAL NOTICE infield grounder my right SINCE FEBRUARY 3, 2010 B&B TOWING knee caved in half way to DELIVERY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 59 R-MOONEY STREET first base. 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ENFANTO (a/k/a CHRISTOPHER ENFANTO) to BOSTON FEDERAL SAVINGS I was walking around ban- Phone ______Phone ______BANK dated April 1, 2003, and recorded on April 1, 2003 with the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 38636 at Page 333, of which mortgage TD BANK, N.A. is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 122 Main Street, Unit 203, Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts will be LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE sold at Public Auction at 1:00 P.M. on June 29, 2011, on the mortgaged premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage substantially as follows: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court TO WIT: Middlesex Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court The property in Stoneham know as Unit 203 (UNIT”), of the Summerhill Condominium 208 Cambridge Street 24 New Chardon Street - P.O. Box 9667 - Boston, MA 02114 (the “CONDOMINIUM”), located at 122 Main Street, Stoneham, Middlesex South Suffolk Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. SU11E0090PP County, Massachusetts, created pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 183A by recording a Master Deed Docket No. MI11P1413EA To JAMES V. GIARDINA of Peabody in the County of Essex and to LINDA GIARDINA of Boston in (the “MASTER DEED”) dated January 1, 2003 and recorded at the Middlesex South Registry In the Estate of the County of Suffolk and to all other persons interested. of Deeds as Instrument 259 as amended from time to time. A petition has been presented to said Court by Michelle M. LeBlanc of Malden, in the County of RICHARD K STITES Said Unit is shown on the fl oor plans of the Buildings recorded with the Master Deed and Middlesex representing that she holds as tenant in common undivided part or share of certain land Late of COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326 on the Unit Plan recorded therewith to which is affi xed the verifi ed statement of a registered lying Boston, in said County of Suffolk, and briefly described as follows: Having Estate in WOBURN architect registered professional engineer or registered land surveyor. TO THE HONORABLE THE JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF in the State of MASSACHUSETTS SUFFOLK, RESPECTFULLY represents Michelle M. LeBlanc of Malden in the County of Middlesex, The Unit is conveyed together with a 6.15 undivided percentage interest in the common Date of Death May 4, 2009 elements and facilities as defi ned and described in the Master Deed and the exclusive right to that she holds as tenant in common undivided part or share of the following described land situated uses those common Areas and Facilities appurtenant to said Unit as set forth in the Master Deed. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR in East Boston in said County of Suffolk which she wishes to hold in severalty: ALLOWANCE OF FOREIGN WILL The land in that part of said Boston called East Boston, with the buildings thereon now numbered The Unit is subject to and has the benefi t of all rights, easements, agreements, interest To all persons interested in the above 102 Everett Street, being a part of Lot #172 to Lot #192 on R.H. Eddy’s Plan of Section 1, East Boston, and provisions contained in the Master Deed and the condominium Trust and By-Laws recorded and bounded and described as follows: therewith, as any of the same may be amended from time to time pursuant to the provisions captioned estate, a petition has been pre- sented with certain papers purporting to be Beginning at a point on the Northeasterly side of Everett Street, at land deeded by George W. thereof, as well as the provisions of chapter 183A of the Massachusetts General Laws as the Hargave to Ollie R. Swanson, in the middle of a passageway four (4) feet wide, thence running a copy of the last will of said deceased and of same may be amended from time to time. Southeasterly on said Everett Street, to Lot #173 on said plan, twenty-two (22) feet and the probate thererof in said State of Arizona three (3) inches; thence running Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagor by deed of Franklin Stoneham Group duly authenticated thereby Superior Court Northeasterly by said Lot #173 to Lot #192 on said plan, one hundred (110) feet; thence running LLC dated March 19, 2003 and recorded with the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of in Yavapai of Camp Verde/Arizona request- Deeds in Book 38636, Page 329. Northwesterly by said Lot #192 to land of said Swanson, twenty-two (22) feet and ing that the copy of said will may be filed and three (3) inches; and thence running The premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefi t of all rights, rights of recorded in the Middlesex Probate and way, restrictions, easements, reservations, conditions, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, Southwesterly by land of said Swanson, through the middle of a passageway opening into Family Court, and that RAMONA STITES of Everett Street thirty-five (35) feet long and four (4) feet wide, one hundred (100) feet to the point improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens Cottonwood, AZ or some other suitable per- of beginning. and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force son be appointed executor thereof, to serve The common title to said land is derived under deed of Gaetano Giardina and Jennie Giardina and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, Without Surety. dated October 19, 2004 recorded with Suffolk County Registry of Deeds, Book 8185 Page 97 late easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. The premises are also sold IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of, in the County of, deceased; and your petitioner further represents that the names and resi- subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE dences of all the tenants in common and their respective share and proportions and the nature TERMS OF SALE: A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT thereof, are as follows: A deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) by cash, certifi ed or bank check will be required AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN NAME RESIDENCE SHARE NATURE to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certifi ed or bank O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON James V. Giardina 6 Goodale Street, Peabody, MA One-Third Deed check at the law offi ces of Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard, Inc., 321 South Main Street, Suite 301, AUGUST 12, 2011. Michelle M. LeBlanc 11 Arcola Street, Malden, MA One-Third Deed Providence, RI 02903 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser In addition, you must file a written affidavit Linda Giardina 102 Everett Street, East Boston, MA One-Third Deed for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. In the event of an error in this publication, the of objections to the petition, stating specific setting forth that she desires that-all-the following desribed part-of said land may be sold at private facts and grounds upon which the objection description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control. sale for not less than Three Hundred Thousand ($300,000.00) dollars and praying that partition is based, within (30) days after the return day may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end that a commissioner be Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. (or such other time as the court, on appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any part TD Bank, N.A., motion with notice to the petitioner, may of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private sale or public Present holder of said mortgage allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. auciton, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof. By its Attorneys, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard, Inc. First Justice of this Court. at Boston before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the 14th day of July, 2011, the return day of this 321 South Main Street, Suite 301 Date: June 3, 2011 citation. Providence, RI 02903 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, First Justice of this Court, this 9th day of June, 2011. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss WORLD BOXING HALL OF FAME CANASTOTA, N.Y. 2011 Grand Marshals “The Fighter” Irish Micky Ward and Dickie Eklund Leads Inductees: It will always be a season small contracts, travel by Ignacio Nacho Beristain, Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr., Joe Cortez, Sylvester Stallone, to remember. As long as one bus, and modest expecta- Kostya Tszyu and Iron Mike Tyson into the Hall of Fame lives the 2010-2011 Boston tions. When the big contract We’re at the World Boxing Bruins will be recalled as a finally came via former Bru- Hall of Fame, in Canastota team that defied the odds, ins GM Mike O’Connell New York. “The Fighter.” captured the imagination years later, Tim Thomas, a Subjects Irish Micky Ward and uplifted the spirit of an veteran of bumpy rides, out- and Dickie Eklund. Both entire region. of-the-way arenas and far- great fighters from Fight For truth be told, these Bru- from-the-spotlight games, City Lowell are Grand Mar- ins will go down in history as would be one thing many shals of an all-star lineup of memorable—exceeding all younger players are not— stars. This year’s parade of expectations over the grateful. Champions is set for June course of the two-month Timothy James Thomas, 12th. A parade that leads to spring playoff season. Jr. won the first game he Irish Micky Ward the grounds for Hall of Fame They played 25 playoff ever played for the Boston Dickie Eklund Inductions of; Three division games—the most in their his- Bruins, a 4-3 road victory champion Julio Cesar tory as their coach Claude over Edmonton on October Chavez Mexico, Jr. welter- Julien became the most suc- 19, 2002—the fifth game of weight champion Kostya cessful coach in Bruins play- that young season. It would Tszyu Russia/Australia, off history with at least 32 be a year where he would World Heavyweight cham- career playoff victories, going alternate between Boston pion Iron Mike Tyson USA, past former B’s coach Don and Providence, called up to trainer Ignacio Nacho Cherry who had 31. the big club on three occa- Beristain Mexico, Referee One of the aspects that we sions, earning a 3-0-1 record Joe Cortez USA and screen- like about winter sports and dressing as a backup for writer Sylvester Stallone of teams is that their seasons 11 additional contests. “Rocky” (USA). are an athletic parallel to He would play the next sea- the academic year, brand son entirely in Providence new in the fall, reaching a while the NHL lockout sea- Iron Mike Tyson Sylvester “Rocky” Stallone midpoint at about the start son (2004-2005) would see of the second semester and him play in Finland, where FLOYD MAYWEATHER TO FIGHT VICIOUS VICTOR ORTIZ coming to a final conclusion was named the MVP of the Floyd Mayweather this pose a problem for in the spring. Finnish League as he led and Vicious Victor the not often fought And thus it was for this the circuit in wins, goals Ortiz to fight Septem- Floyd Mayweather? group of Bruins. It was the against average, games and ber 17th This bout is Floyd Mayweather last middle of September when minutes played—as well as scheduled to occur in fought on 5/01/10 the entire team—both veter- shutouts. Las Vegas for the World when he defeated 46- ans and rookies—gathered Following the lockout, Tho- WBC welterweight title 7-1, 39 KO Shane for the first time. Nine mas was re-signed by Boston held by the 29-2-2, 22 Mosley. Before that, he months later (yes, that’s as a free agent in Septem- KO Champion Victor last fought on 9/19/09 right—nine months later) ber of 2005, starting the sea- Ortiz. He won his title versus Juan Marquez they would be playing on son in Providence and then from Andre Berto, via who he defeated by June 15 in Game 7 of the joining the Bruins for good Floyd 12 round decisions on unanimous 12 round Victor Stanley Cup Final. on January 10, 2006. Mayweather April 16, 2011. He won decision. Before that Ortiz And the player who was He would go on to capture a very good competitive match. Vicious Vic- he had defeated Ricky Hatton on 12/8/07. most responsible for getting the Vezina Trophy as the tor Ortiz appears to be a hungry fighter. Will Is that too little fighting to remain sharp? them there—goalie Tim league’s best goalie for the Thomas—was living one of 2008-2009 season and is the JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR., DEFEATS SEBASTIAN ZBIK his dreams. In the Boston favorite to be named the win- Two undefeated fighters matched up. account of himself. The father of World Bruins 2010-2011 Guide & ner for this season. He has One’s “0” had to go. The now 43-0-1, 30 KO Champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., World Record Book, which came been the winning goalie in Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defeated now 30-1, Champion Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. is to be out in October, Thomas three All-Star games. This 10 KO Sebastian Zbik 30-1, 10 KO’s, reliev- inducted into the prestigious Canastota, listed several athletic events past regular season he re- ing him of his World Middleweight title New York World Boxing Hall of Fame this he would like to attend. One corded the best save per- and his “O”. Sebastian Zbik gave a good weekend. was the Stanley Cup Final. centage (.938) since it was Well, he and the rest of the introduced as a regular sta- UFC FAVORITE CLAY GUIDA DEFEATS ANTHONY PETTIS AS CHUCK O’NEIL FIGHTS Bruins not only made it, they tistic back in the 1982-1983 One of my favorite MMA Fighters is Clay Kenny Florian of Westwood Massachusetts. got to experience it in its season. He also led the Guida. He just won his fourth match in a These guys are tough too. I’d also like to most extended form—all league in goals against av- row. He defeated tough Anthony Pettis. The give compliments to Chuck “Cold-steel seven games. erage (2.00), had an eight- last loss on the record of Clay Guida was to “O’Neil of Rockland. That’s the town where The man that would attract game win streak en route to Jimmy Farrell is from. Jimmy Farrell is the most attention of Bruins a 35-11-9 season mark and SAVE THE DATE a great mind in Boxing. Chuck O’Neil had a Nation this year was born on posted nine shutouts. fine fight with Tony Ferguson in his Ulti- April 15, 1974 in Michigan. As Thomas will tell you that he mate Fight Battle. a high school player he par- has maintained his focus North End Athletic Association Compliments to Freddie Roach. You are ticipated in one of the longest during the playoffs by block- one of the foremost trainers on this good hockey games in history at ing everything out. At a time ANNUAL planet earth. All I ever hear is great things any level—a six-overtime play- when all the Boston media spoken of you and your family. You are a “Sa- off endurance test in March, outlets have gone into over- GOLF TOURNAMENT vant of Boxing.” A great mind from a great 1991. If you’re counting, that drive with Bruins coverage, to Benefit the North End Athletic Association area, that has produced some of the greatest means the game ended in the Thomas says he hasn’t been minds in Professional Boxing History; Al ninth period. reading newspapers, listen- MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011 Clemente, Allie Colombo, Johnny Dunn, From there it was on to the ing to sports talk radio shows University of Vermont where watching sportscasts or look- 7:30 a.m. SHOT GUN start Jimmy Farrell, Sammy Fuller, Al Lacy, Goody Petronelli, Al Pinel, Freddie Roach, Thomas played four years— ing at Internet blogs. He says ANDOVER COUNTRY CLUB Babe Wood; These are some of the many no leaving early for the pros that on the rare off days he’ll Canterbury Street, Andover, MA great trainers we’ve had from Massachu- as some do today—and be at home with his wife and setts. If you have any other names that you graduated with a degree in three children—poolside if More than 144 golfers participate in this believe belong in this list, please let me English. While in college he the weather is nice. sold-out tournament annually. It is impor- was twice named an All- When the playoffs began tant that you save the date and plan on join- know. ing us on Monday, August 1st. American and also collected back in April, a media col- HAPPY BIRTHDAYS! ECAC First Team honors. He league asked me how deep golf, lunch and raffle prizes ... Fight Family Happy Birthdays June; 6th was named the ECAC into the playoffs I thought Money raised from this tournament Mark DeLuca Sr., 8th Jimbo Amato, Randy Goaltender of the Year for the Bruins would go. My an- allows the North End Athletic Association Luongo, Paul Cardoza, 10th Rich Torsney, the 1995-1996 season. swer was however far Tim to purchase uniforms and equipment for 11th Hank Tuohy, 12th Austin Killeen, Thomas’ road to the NHL Thomas would take them. sporting events and add to the existing Christy Martin. 20th World Champion Paul was a long and winding one. He took them all the way to program. Pender RIP, 21st Jack Monroe, 23rd Iron Drafted by the Quebec June 15 and the last pos- The North End Athletic Association is a Mike Pusateri, Lou Bogash, July 1st RIP Nordiques, he never played sible game of the Stanley 50-year-old organization, which provides Charles Skeets Scioli, 2nd Ed Casey and RIP for them, his career instead Cup Final. No coach, no GM, athletic, social, educational and civic Francesco “Kid” Fratalia, 8th Jaime taking him to a mixture of no owner, no fan could ask activities within the community and the City th th of Boston. Clampitt, 9 Vinny Marino, 13 RIP George European teams and North for anything more. For cer- Kreger Sr., 24th Tony Petronelli 17th Pro- American minor league tain—a storybook season for For further information, please contact moter Jimmy Burchfield, 25th RIP World squads over the next several Tim Thomas, his team- Louie Cavagnaro at 617-523-7410 Champion Sandy Saddler, 29th Mickey years. It was the seasoning mates and all those associ- Dwyer, 30th Referee Dick Flaherty. of Tim Thomas—a time of ated with the Boston Bruins.