VOL. 113 - NO. 16 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 17, 2009 $.30 A COPY PAUL REVERE’S RIDE Mother Nature Destroys a Paradise on Patriot’s Day (The Italian Earthquake) by Dominic Avellani

On Monday, April 6, 2009, or heavily damaged. In 1957, there was a small a 6.5 magnitude earthquake The Abruzzi countryside is earthquake in Tione degli struck L’Aquila, Abruzzi, Italy still being cultivated, the Abruzzi, the town where I at 3:30 AM while the popu- mountains are everywhere, was born. My family had to On Monday April 20, 2009 watch the re-enactment of lation was asleep. The disas- the rivers never run dry, abandon our house as did Paul Revere’s ride, starting on Hanover Street in front ter of the earthquake was so flowers, music and natural 70,000 people from L’Aquila of the Saint Stephen’s Church at 10 a.m. Every year on strong that it devastated the beauty is enjoyed by millions and 26 surrounding towns Patriot’s Day, the National Lancers re-enact the rides capital city (L’Aquila) and 26 who visit this region from all did last week. My family slept of Paul Revere (Sgt. Chris Tobin, 2008) and William surrounding towns and vil- over the world. This tranquil in the fields before the au- Dawes. The re-enactments begin Sunday night before lages. Over 300 people per- and panoramic natural thorities told us to return to Patriot’s day with a service at the Old North Church. ished, over 2,000 were in- beauty turned into a scene our homes, just like 24,000 Monday morning Revere leaves from the North End, jured and over 20,000 homes from Dante’s Inferno on Boston and Dawes leaves from Roxbury, warning the and building were destroyed April 6, 2009. (Continued on Page 8) people while on their way to Lexington. For more infor- mation log on to www.nationallancers.com. Mayor’s Column News Briefs by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston by Sal Giarratani It’s spring time in Boston, and next On Wednesday, April 22, all Boston week students from the Boston Public Centers for Youth and Families Schools will enjoy time off for April (BCYF) will host open houses, giving Third Suffolk vacation. School vacation will be a wel- families a chance to see what their local Candidate Endorsements come relief for students, but there are community center has to offer. Visit Third Suffolk Democrat state representative events for the entire family to take www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf for more in- candidates Susan Passoni and Aaron Michelwitz advantage of, starting with Patriots’ Day formation about your local center and each announced recent endorsements. Passoni on Monday. to view a complete listing of community th earned the support of the Mass. Association of I’ll help kick-off the 234 Patriots’ Day centers and school vacation week Social Workers (NASW-PACE) while Michelwitz Celebration on Monday morning with a activities. received the support of state Rep. Marty Waltz. flag raising ceremony on City Hall Plaza, Some school vacation week highlights “Aaron’s depth of knowledge and record of ac- followed by the Patriots’ Day Parade, at BCYF include: th complishments in our communities is unparallel which will march from City Hall to Kings • The 8 Annual All-Girls Sports … I have worked closely with him for the past Chapel on Tremont Street and on to the Festival: The Festival, which runs from four years and I have the utmost confidence in Old Granary Burial Grounds. You can April 21-24 at the Reggie Lewis Track & his ability to serve the residents of the 3rd Suffolk take in a piece of history by watching Athletic Center, was created to enhance District with integrity and distinction.” stated the reenactment of Paul Revere’s ride, sports and fitness opportunities for Rep. Waltz. starting on Hanover Street in front of young women ages 11 to 15. The festi- Meanwhile Genevieve Coyle, chair of Mass. the St. Stephen’s Church at 10 a.m. that val begins with a day of self enhance- NASW – PACE stated, “Susan’s work in the com- morning, and William Dawes’ ride will ment through a series of wellness munity reflects a real commitment to creating a be reenacted at Elliot Square in Roxbury workshops, after which participants can safe and healthy environment for children which at the same time. take part in a variety of sports such as is the basis for a strong future for Massachusetts. Patriots’ Day also marks Marathon basketball, step dancing, golf, tennis, th She will bring a valuable perspective on the well Monday and the running of the 113 track & field, and ultimate frisbee. being of individuals, families and communities Boston Marathon. The 26 mile race from to the State House.” rural Hopkinton to Boston will conclude • PEACE-A-PALOOZA: Young people at Copley Square. I encourage you to ages 7-12 will learn about peaceful Don’t You Like Our Driver’s License? come out and cheer on the thousands of conflict resolution while participating in When an illegal immigrant was stopped for an marathoners that compete in this a variety of activities, performing com- OUI in Mississippi, he gave officers a fake driver’s internationally recognized event. munity service, attending workshops license. The cops knew it instantly. The photo on Throughout school vacation week, and learning from guest speakers. This (Continued on Page 14) community centers all over Boston will be hosting daily activities for youth. (Continued on Page 12)

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Old Testament, he also ings or prophesies (nine budget protects core city ser- economy, the remaining Delving a bit further into the enthroned seven prophets books) in Greek hexameter vices as much as possible two-thirds will be reserved for word Sibyl, there appears to and five sibyls. The prophets verse. The books are at- while closing a projected future budgets. be a root expression, “the are Jonah, Daniel, Isaiah, tributed to the Hellespontic $140 million deficit. The $2.4 • Wage Freeze: 22 unions will of God” attached to it. Zechariah, Joel, Ezekiel, Sibyl, put together at the billion recommended budget, agreed to a one-year wage Sibyl is also the name used and Jeremiah. The sibyls time of Solon (about 638 B.C.) submitted to the Boston City delay. When combined with during ancient times to are Erythraea, who foretold and buried in the Temple of Council today, focuses on the the one-year wage delay for identify those prophetesses the details of the passion of Apollo at Gergis, on Mount Mayor’s priorities of invest- non-unionized employees who were inspired by some Christ and the Resurrection, Ida. The collection found its ing in youth, strengthening and the wage cuts for the god, usually Apollo, and some Cumaea, who is credited way to Cumaea who brought our neighborhoods and grow- City’s senior staff, this action were even described as with “God shall be born of a it to Rome during the reign ing our economy. saved the City over $8.7 mil- Apollo’s daughters or favor- pure virgin and hold con- of Tarquinius Superbus, the “To preserve our gains and lion and preserved 196 jobs. ite wives. More often than verse with sinners,” Del- last king of regal Rome make new strides we had to While these efforts de- not, they were considered to phica, or the Delphic Oracle, (about 500 B.C.). It is said make tough decisions,” said creased the deficit and saved be maidens who lived near who, in addition to being that Cumaea offered the Mayor Menino. “We had to cut 446 jobs, the FY 10 budget springs that inspired a di- consulted on national and nine books to the king at an in some areas so we can con- still projects 565 layoffs. vine influence. This caused personal matters, wrote exorbitant price. He refused tinue to invest in our priori- “These aren’t numbers, the sibyl to utter prophetic many poems about the In- to pay the amount so she ties – the frontline services they are people with families expressions while in a carnation, the virgin birth, burned six of the books. that you value most. We will who perform critical work,” trance, daze, or frenzy. the passion, the crucifixion The king finally bought the not only be able to provide said Mayor Menino. “That’s Most confusion about and the Resurrection, the remaining three books at these services in the present why I’m doing everything I Sibyls seems to be in their Libyian Sibyl who said, “The the original price. These but also continue to build a can – from pursuing more exact numbers. Plato, for day shall come when all men three books were preserved strong foundation for the fu- reforms to maximizing Re- instance, identified only will see the King of all living in a vault beneath the ture.” covery grant dollars, to fight- one, while others named things. A virgin, the mis- temple of Jupiter, but were Earlier this year, City offi- ing for the ability to diversify any number up to ten or tress of the nations shall destroyed when the capitol cials projected a budget defi- our revenues – to save these twelve. The important Sibyls hold him in her lap, and shall was burned in 83 B.C. The cit of approximately $140 jobs. But the most direct and that I recall at this time reign in mercy,” and lastly, Roman Senate then sent million. The deficit formed immediate way to save these were the Erythraean, Cu- the Persian Sibyl who said, out agents to acquire a new from a sharp decline in jobs is for the remaining maean, Delphian, Libyan, “Satan shall be overcome by collection of similar oracu- nearly all projected revenue unions to agree to the wage Persian, Samian, Egyptian, a true prophet. The Lord lar sayings, and this new categories including a $62.2 freezes. Today, I call on these Babylonian, Cimmerian, shall be brought forth in the collection was deposited in million decrease in State Aid union leaders to join your Helle-spontine, Phrygian orb (center) of the lands,” a restored temple. Some- and an equally sharp in- colleagues in this spirit of and the Tiburtine. and “The womb of a virgin time around 405 A.D. this crease in expenses including collaboration.” Michelangelo’s Sistine shall be the salvation of the second collection was also $55 million for scheduled The City’s recommended Chapel ceiling frescoes is people.” destroyed. wage and STEP increases for FY 10 budget totals $2.425 said to be the world’s most The Sibyline Books are NEXT ISSUE: Hercules, the city employees. billion, a $5 million increase powerful piece of painting. quite often mentioned in legendary strong man. The $140 million gap would from FY 09. While Boston have resulted in as many as Public Schools will see a bud- 1,000 layoffs but City officials get decrease of 1.9%, police were able to close the gap a 2.4% decrease and fire a Concerned About Delivery of Services, through five principal 4.7% decrease, other depart- means: ments have received larger Michael Flaherty Disputes Mayor’s Layoff Decisions • Early Action: In October cuts upwards of 7%. of 2008, the City of Boston Because Boston Public Says Savings Should be Driven by Reform ground hiring to a virtual halt Schools and public safety While no one welcomes city doesn’t receive addi- why we need to approach for the remainder of FY 09 agencies comprise 52% — this economic crisis that tional stimulus grant dol- these layoff decisions in a and canceled three public more than half — of the total has made its way to Boston, lars. What we didn’t learn is thoughtful manner, making safety recruit classes – two city budget, those depart- we should welcome the op- how many positions cut were careful cuts — not blanket fire and one police – saving ments will unfortunately portunity to become a leader higher earning and higher cuts. nearly $18 million. have impacts. Within the in lean budgeting, to do more management positions. And Laying off hundreds of • Reform and Cost Cut- Boston Public Schools there with less. Unfortunately, we we also didn’t learn what lower-paid workers on the ting: The City renegotiated are 364 layoffs projected in- won’t make it through this methodology the Adminis- frontlines — whether it be in a number of its largest con- cluding 212 teachers that crisis before some people tration used to exact those our classrooms, on our tracts – including health in- could be saved if the Boston lose their jobs. But how the cuts. Lastly, we didn’t learn streets or in our neighbor- surance, street sweeping and Teachers Union (BTU) city determines who will how the city intends to pay hoods — might achieve the recycling – and improved en- agreed to a one-year wage lose their job and what sav- for the millions incurred in savings we need to shore up ergy efficiency by changing freeze. ings will be achieved has unemployment costs for our budget woes, but it will vehicle and transportation The Boston Police Depart- not been articulated to the those workers losing their also create irreparable harm policies, collectively saving ment faces an estimated 123 public. jobs. to our students who rely on $18 million. layoffs including 67 sworn We learned that the Ad- As mayor, my decisions their teachers for a quality • American Recovery and officers. Those officer posi- ministration intends to cut would be guided by a commit- education and our working Reinvestment Act (ARRA) tions will be funded until 565 city workers to save ment to slash the jobs that families who rely on our pub- Investment: The City allo- October 1 while the City $28 million. We also learned have the biggest impact on lic safety personnel and cated $20 million in federal aggressively competes for that 364 of these positions our budget and the least im- other critical city services. funds appropriated through additional federal funding would be within the school pact on the delivery of criti- If the city were to take the the ARRA, saving 250 posi- that will allow the depart- department and of those cal services and the vulner- opposite approach by letting tions. This funding includes ment to retain some or all of positions cut, 212 would able populations which they go of higher paid manage- $16 million for the Boston these dedicated individuals. be our children’s teachers. serve. With the diverse ment and consultants and Public Schools through Title Still, there is good news Another 123 positions with- ranges of salaries and job enacting efficient reorgani- 1 and IDEA and nearly $4 as the recommended budget in the police department responsibilities for city zation and consolidation, million for the Boston Police for FY 10 invests $817 mil- would be slashed, and may workers, we know that the we’d achieve meaningful Department through the lion into the Boston Public translate into as many as fiscal and service impact of savings without interrupt- Byrne Grant. Schools and continues the 67 less uniformed officers layoffs will vary depending • Prudent Use of Reserves: patrolling our streets, if the on whose job is cut. 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James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Vol. 113 - No. 16 Friday, April 17, 2009 Honorable Maurice R. Flynn Gerard Eramo Mario Orangio Justice Award Law Award Public Service Award The 26th Annual Law and Jus- Justice, Somerville District other ethnic origins. Keep- BILL SCANTLEBURY tice Day Breakfast sponsored Court (Justice Award); Gerard ing within the focus of their by the Commission for Social Eramo, Offi cer, Rockland Police purpose, the Commission is from “Betty Ann’s” Justice of the Grand Lodge of Department (Law Award); and extremely proud to be able to Massachusetts, Order Sons of Mario Orangio, Chief, Water- recognize these outstanding Passes Away at 95 Italy in America will be held town Fire Department (Public individuals who have proven on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Service Award). themselves as leaders within by Sal Giarratani Lombardo’s, 6 Billings Street, The Commission for Social the community, the state and in William Scantlebury of Winthrop passed away earlier this Randolph, Massachusetts be- Justice acts as the anti-defa- the preservation of their Italian week on Easter Sunday. He was 95 years old and was ginning at 9:30 A.M. mation arm of the Order Sons Heritage. the owner of Betty Ann’s Food Shop on Bennington Street The Commission is pleased of Italy in America and its For additional information in East Boston. Betty Ann’s is an institution in Eastie. The and honored to announce the purpose is to ensure equal or to purchase tickets, please shop first opened in 1931 by Mr. Scantlebury’s father who following recipients of this concern, respect, treatment contact the Grand Lodge of had come to this country with his wife and children from year’s awards: Honorable Mau- and opportunity for all Italians, Massachusetts at 617-489- Great Britain in 1920. In 1931 Cotty’s Bakery went up rice R. Flynn, III, Presiding Italian-Americans and those of 5234. for sale and the grandfather bought the place and the new store was named after his granddaughters names Betty Ann. Mr. Scantlebury started working at the store a few Kowloon Restaurant Live Music Notes: years after it opened and except for a few years during World War II, he became the store until he retired last year at ‘In Dreams’ the Roy Orbison Tribute age 94. Up until then, he made the donuts the old fashion way. A real donut filled with real filling. Not one of those Kowloons, located on Route the words and music of Roy assembly line pretend donuts you buy today at chain donut 1 North/948 Broadway in Orbison featuring strong shops. Saugus, is hosting ‘In musical arrangements, dy- Over the past few years I have come to love those Betty Dreams’ — The Roy Orbison namic sound and lighting Ann donuts which I have called Italian donuts. Round Tribute by Pat Benti live and the critically acclaimed jellies filled to the brim with jelly. Lemon crullers over- in concert on April 30 at ‘stunning vocals’ of Pat Benti loaded with lemon. Eat any one of those Betty Ann donuts 8:00 p.m. Tickets include performing classic hits and you feel you have had a full course dinner. Every dinner buffet and live show. such as ‘You Got it,’ ‘Pretty Sunday over at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, after Pat Benti performs faithful Woman,’ ‘Only The Lonely’ the 10 AM service, we all go downstairs for coffee and Betty interpretations of Roy Orbi- and Traveling Wilburys’ hits Ann’s donuts. I try to have just one but I usually end up son’s songs of love, heart- such as ‘Handle With Care’ downing two of them. These donuts have become so famous ache, hope & dreams and a and End Of The Line’ and at Mt. Carmel, that one Sunday when I got there late, special segment of the show many others. Lorenzo Grasso told me that I missed the Sunday service is dedicated to Roy’s stint For further information, and I told him, but I made it on time for the donuts. In fact, with The Traveling Wil- please call the Kowloon the donuts are such a hit that Betty Ann’s has become burys. Pat Benti has shared Pat Benti Restaurant, Route 1 North, the official donut shop of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Survivors the stage with greats includ- Tony Orlando, and Roy Saugus, 1-781-233-0077 for Group. ing The Righteous Bros., Orbison himself. The “In tickets and reservations, or William Scantlebury has made his last donut. He Ben E. King, Gene Pitney, Dreams” show is a tribute to www.kowloonrestaurant.com lived a long and happy life. He had family and friends who came to depend on him. He played a vital role for the East Boston community. Many old timers still call the Boston’s North End to Host Art Exhibition place Cotty’s and I think from now on I will remember Long beloved for its charm- and Sullivan, are outstand- Scantlebury and Betty Ann’s whenever I bite into one of ing Italian eateries, the ing artists and established those delicious home-made real donuts, lemon or jelly filled North End is about to get members of the Boston art pieces of heaven. No wonder churchgoers love them so an intense injection of con- scene. (Sullivan was re- much. temporary art. For ten days cently elected to the presti- So the next time you stop by Betty Ann’s, buy a donut and only, April 24th to May 3rd, gious Copley Society, one of remember all the love that went into those donuts over Lapkoff Fine Art, the Lon- the highest accolades that these years. He didn’t land on the moon, find the cure for don-based art sourcing ser- the Boston artists’ commu- cancer or become president, he just made the donuts over vice, brings its floating gal- nity can give an area artist.) and over again and thank God he did. lery to the Hub, with Hot Weissbach’s paintings are Wax and Steel, an exhibition land and seascapes executed of paintings and drawings have become a retail phe- in pigmented hot wax. by Charyl Weissbach and nomenon in New York and Sullivan’s drawings are Kate Sullivan. The company London but are still a new detailed, almost photo- has announced plans to concept in Boston. Under- graphic black and white surprise and delight North the-radar cool and around for drawings of old locomotives. End visitors with an art only a limited time, they The exhibition is open show in a formerly vacant give a fresh buzz to neigh- every day from 1-7pm. More space at 232 Commercial borhoods and to the shopping information and images of Street. experience. the art can be viewed on the Temporary retail manifes- The artists whose work Lapkoff Fine Art website: tations or “pop-up shops” will be displayed, Weissbach www.lapkofffineart.com.

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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR THE ECONOMY by Sal Giarratani President Obama offered mand Media and has had year, the deepest decline in measured optimism about deep partnership talks about years, indicating that beer New Hope for Life at Meridian House the economy after a week a deeper partnership for sales are not immune to the I have worked for the State have been in the commu- that showed the housing mar- months. Talks have heated economy. Sales from Mexico Department of Mental nity, but often was never a ket has improved and the up recently but Yahoo and fell 13.5% while sales from Health since 1972. Over the part of the community. Too economy is progressing. On Microsoft have declined to Europe fell 26%. years, I have done both di- often it appeared like a ho- Friday, the deficit was pro- comment. Google, Inc, has China’s massive stimulus rect care and support ser- logram, it was invisible to jected to hit nearly $1 trillion been talking to Twitter as program is kicking in, as vices. For six years I was a the five senses of the com- for the first half of 2009 fiscal to partnerships, but Google the economy is improving. mental health counselor on munity — an image on a year. Government receipts declined to comment. Steel mills in March reported a locked acute unit. Since street corner, as were the are down 13.6 % to $900 mil- Microsoft and Yahoo have dis- record quantities with a pick 1985 I have been a police house’s residents. Fear lion compared to $1.95 trillion cussed a deal for the past year up in demand. The Shanghia officer inside the Metro Bos- separating folks who really a year ago. $46 billion went to take on Google and work Index rose 2.7% giving that ton Area DMH. When I first could use each other. to mortgage giants Fannie together. its thrifty consumers are started to work, there was Here we are almost 30 Mae and Freddie Mac. The GM and Chrysler said they spending more. very little in the area of years later and the battle of investment bank Goldman will expect a payout of be- Car sales hit a monthly community-based services. housing sites hasn’t changed Sachs raised its projection tween 30-50 cents on the dol- record in March, the third Most people lingered in much. The fear is the same of the 2009 deficit to $1.86 lar. GM has until May to monthly rise. Housing sales locked-in patient units fear. The residents of these trillion up from $1.425 trillion strike a deal with stakehold- in major cities have also longer than many of them group homes are people try- in January. The main reason ers and Chrysler has until picked up with lower prices should have. ing to get their lives back is weakness in the economy the end of April. S&P warned attracting buyers. The opti- In the early 80s, the push on track and the community and more money needed to that large parts of Chrysler mistic out look has spread to was on to move folks out of people remain afraid that stabilize banks and other will be broken up if it files for businesses. The National locked units for less restric- these clients will bring financial institutions, not in- bankruptcy. S&P said a Bureau of Statistics said that tive environments within trouble to their pristine cluding health care costs. Chrysler bankruptcy likely its survey of manager’s con- the community. Halfway neighborhoods. Often even Former Fed Chairman, Paul would occur at the end of April fidence rose in the first quar- houses were launched across when these group home resi- Volken is being used spar- if it can’t finalize a deal with ter after plunging in the final Greater Boston. Few were dents come from within the ingly in the President’s econ- Italy’s Fiat, win concessions quarter of 2008. immediately accepted by the community, the neighbor- omic plan as Larry Summers, from its union and satisfy the The impressive size of surrounding communities. hood at large goes into denial former Harvard President, White House. Meanwhile the China’s stimulus package Most people theoretically about these strangers want- has the President’s ear on market after being closed for gets some credit for its turn accepted community ser- ing to live amongst them. the economy. Volken gets Good Friday trading, the rate around. Along with the US vices as long as they were Recently, I had the good 23 15 his message through Mr. fell /32 to 98 /32 to yield rose plan it is the largest stimu- in some other community. fortune to get inside the Goalshaw Mr. Obama’s chief to yield 2.93% from 2.84%. lus in the world. China is One of the very first commu- Meridian House in East Bos- economic advisor who he The Euro was @131.77/dol- unusual in that it could mo- nity housing was launched ton where residents who got talks with 3-4 times per lar and oil settled @ $52/bl. bilize all of its institutions. by the Vinfen Corporation in into trouble with the law week. Bain and Company one of few There is now a growing de- Mission Hill. over drugs, alcohol or men- In the Atlanta area, the market forecasters of luxury gree of confidence that the Too often the community tal health issues, get the Chamber of Commerce is goods said that sales have stimulus package is working. was the last to know about a chance to put their lives broke and the contributors dropped 10% in the past year. While improvement in China planned therapeutic house back together living within have run out of money. Bain expects sales to drop is good it needs support from coming to their neighbor- a community rather than a Dealerships are one half 20% in the fist half of 2009, the rest of the world, to sus- hood. Fear spread and there jail cell. Meridian House has empty and auto sales are off before stabilizing in the sec- tain a recovery. About 20 mil- was an uneasy truce be- about 30 residents, male and 70%. ond half. Consumers are lion are unemployed from tween the community and female. People live there Microsoft and Yahoo are switching to lower price items China’s 140 million workers. the halfway house. Commu- talking again. Yahoo Chief from their favorite brands. The stimulus gets credit for nity-based housing may (Continued on Page 15) Executive Carol Bartz and Posco’s profit falls 69% as stemming panic. People are Microsoft’s Steve Ballanger steel demand wanes. The in no rush to sell inventory. met last week but it remains global downturn led Posco to They don’t expect prices to go unclear whether they are cut its rates and production down. The biggest plus is re- SACRED HEART CHURCH IN close to a deal. Yahoo and for the 1st time since 1973. ally on the psychological Microsoft are each discussing Posco produced 6.15 million level. Hopefully this will work content — sharing agree- tons in the 1st quarter down in the U.S. also. EAST BOSTON TO HOLD MASS ments with Demand Media, 25% from its 1st quarter, last which operates niche web- year. It’s time to call your finan- FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS sites and publishes and US Beer imports fell 19% in cial advisor or call me On Saturday, April 18, 2009 a Mass for the earth- syndicates articles for De- the first two months of the at 617-261-7777. quake victims in Italy will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church located on Brooks St., East Boston at 10:00 AM. Following the Mass there will be coffee and What Don’t Liberal Legislators light refreshments in the church hall. Donations will be accepted through the Sacred Heart Church Get About The Term “Illegal”? during a special collection which Fr. Wayne will send by Sal Giarratani directly to the region affected by the earthquake. Illegal immigrants in Mas- ting our heads in the sand poor folk from our democratic For questions please contact Joe Ruggiero at 617- sachusetts could be issued now. We could be verifying process. 569-0990 or Sacred Heart Church at 617-567-5776. driver’s licenses under an who these people are.” We have a choice. Is this amendment tucked inside Another legislator, Repre- the United State of America the House’s comprehensive sentative Pam Richardson, or is it Alien Nation? There’s transportation reform bill. D-Framingham wants the no middle of the road here. Representative Tom Sanni- Massachusetts Democratic The fact that two duly elected NORTH END candro, D-Ashland who filed Party to come out in support members of the Massachu- the amendment said his of voting rights for illegals. setts House of Representa- measure would ensure safety Many local communities al- tives could even suggest such on the streets because im- ready let illegals vote in mu- proposals is ludicrous. PRINTING migrants would learn the nicipal elections and now ap- State Representative Tom 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 rules of the road. He also parently she wants the whole Sannicandro, D-Ashland, who added, it would help officials ball of wax for these folks advocated giving illegals Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette determine how many illegal lurking in the shadows of their own driver’s licenses residents are here. Said American life. She thinks it decided at the last minute to Sannicandro, “We’re just put- is “unfair” to exclude these lift his amendment from the Quality Printing transportation reform bill which passed in the House. for all your Nicolina’s Hair Salon Apparently, Sannicandro felt the heat from angry voters Commercial and Personal Needs Specializing in Cuts, Colors and Waxing who went into an uproar over GRAND OPENING SPECIAL the very idea. Once again Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers thanks to attention being Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations Eyebrow Wax - $8.00 brought to illegals and driver’s Announcements • Business Forms and Documents Haircuts - $30.00 and Up (Includes styling) licenses caused a populist revolt out there across the — COMPETITIVE PRICES — We 747 Broadway, Revere Commonwealth. Sannicandro welcome Call 781-241-4778 seemingly acted like Kenny “walk - ins” for an appointment Rogers who knows when to 617-227-8929617-227-8929 hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em. POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009 Page 5 Nazzaro Center Hosts Community Easter Party “You Look Marvelous” Come and feel rejuvenated Andover and Boston. She has with our “You Look Marvel- written All That Zazz, the ous” beauty talk series Beauty Culture Column for at the North End Branch the Post-Gazette, and “The Library, 25 Parmenter Italian-American Voice of Street, Boston, Massachu- Massachusetts” for the past setts on Saturday, April 18th six years. She lives on Bea- at 12:00 noon. con Hill with her husband Our guest speaker Mary David Trumbull. For more in- DiZazzo-Trumbull will take formation on this event, you through her experiences please all the Branch Library and how to keep well groomed at: 617-227-8135. nails and hands. Bring your Future beauty talks will questions and get read for a take place on Saturday, May Spring Fling! Mary 2nd at 12:00 Noon “Hair Care Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull is DiZazzo-Trumbull and Make-up”; and on Satur- a third generation cosmetologist and day, May 16th at 12:00 noon “Skin Care salon owner. She has practiced her pro- and Eyebrows” – all at the North End fession for more than 30 years in Branch Library. Leominster Art Appreciation Days 44th Annual Arts, Crafts and Photography From left to right: Josephine Gaglione, Sylvia DiNunzio, Exhibit. This exhibit will be held in St. Leo’s Gia DiNunzio and Sabrina Gaglione pose with the “Easter Auditorium, 108 Main Street (Route 12) in Bunny” at the Nazzaro Center’s Easter Party. Leominster. This exhibit is free and open to the public. This is a judged show that includes vari- ous mediums and levels, with ribbons to be Sexy Seniors awarded by a judging panel consisting of 5 qualified artists. Only members are invited to participate. Visitors to the exhibit will be EVENT able to view more than 350 pieces rendered by local artists, artisans and photographers, COMES TO SOUTH SHORE PLAZA some of which will be for sale. The Leominster Art Association is pleased Brings Fun and Entertainment to Senior Citizens to announce that the exhibiting artist this South Shore Plaza and Club President Lorraine year is Lisa Regopoulos of Fitchburg. Along Seymourian are joining together to host a Sexy Seniors with Lisa’s work there will be live demon- Event promoting the International Sexy Seniors Society strations of arts, crafts, and photography on Tuesday, April 28th at the South Shore Plaza, 250 Gran- throughout the duration of the show. ite Street in Braintree, Massachusetts. The event will The Leominster Art Association raffle is feature guest speakers, a fashion show with senior models, also a favored ongoing event where partici- dancing and raffles. pants have a chance to win donated items The event is scheduled from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM with such as artwork, crafts, and passes to the special guest speakers and musical performances by singer New England Aquarium, Wachusett Moun- Paul Wiggins and barbershop quartet Four in a Chord. The tain and the Fitchburg Art Museum and “Sexy Seniors Fashion Show” will feature the fashions of many other fine prizes. retailers like Miltons The Store for Men, and others. Left to Right: Eleanor P. DeLibero, Co- All proceeds go to help the Leominster Art “We are happy to be working with Lorraine Seymourian founder of LAA; Mayor Dean Mazzarella, Association, a non-profit organization which and the International Sexy Seniors Society to bring an and Janet Baron, President of LAA. helps foster awareness of cultural art forms event that caters to not only the seniors on the South Shore, by supporting regional talent from all age but should be fun for shoppers of all ages,” said South Shore Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella has groups and all stages of artistic development. Plaza Marketing director Vicki Bartkiewicz. “South Shore proclaimed Friday, April 24th through Sun- For more information, call Eleanor DeLibero Plaza is always looking to host events and celebrations day, April 26th 2009 Art Appreciation Days at: 978-537-3898 or visit the website at: catering to all segments of the community.” in honor of the Leominster Art Association’s www.leominsterartassociation.org. Lorraine Seymourian, ‘The Sexy Senior’, is an energetic hipster right out of Newton, Massachusetts. A producer, writer, hostess, radio, TV star and author, Lorraine is a Just Because You Asked ... true sexy senior. She is the Founder of the International Sexy Senior Society which promotes that seniors remain by John Christoforo a talented and vital part of the community and an avenue People often ask me about The following are the (China, Thailand, etc.) for for connections and friendships. You can check out her the Karat classifications percentages of gold found in jewelry. website at: www.lorraineentertains.blolgspot.com. used in purchasing gold. 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These percentages are ufacture jewelry in America, 22 and 24 Karat percentages not considered or classified while 18 Karat is the com- are considered too soft by 617-354-9400 as gold in the United States mon European percentage American standards, but Si Parla Italiano and are not used here. If (Italy, Spain, France, etc.). jewelry made from pure gold you travel to the Bahamas, 22 and 24 Karat percent- has a market with Asian 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 Jamaica or islands that are ages are used in Asia Americans. part of the British Common- wealth of Nations, you will IDOL EYES find 9 Karat gold. All the glory that was Rome ..... 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But starting in 2004, the 1978 when retired Speaker Sal DiMasi ran Remember it from junior West End, which includes against Danny Passsacantilli in a classic high school civics class? Charles River Park, a neigh- neighborhood political fight. Already, a num- Remember Massachusetts borhood relatively strong in ber of candidates have announced their Democrat Elbridge Gerry and a political minority — Re- candidacies. It is even possible more may that early 19th century Essex publicans — was pulled out jump into the race. The two largest neigh- County legislative district of the Third Suffolk and borhoods in the district are the North End with its reptilian outlines. added to a district across the and South End. Back when I was kid living (By the way, it’s Gerry with Charles River in very Demo- in the lower Roxbury/South End area, my a hard “g” — the soft “g” pro- cratic Cambridge. At the old State Rep was Charlie Iannello who was cial meltdown continuing and with a presi- nunciation of the piece of same time two precincts in a state rep for 19 years. Today, these two dent putting the best spin on terrible situa- eponymous political punditry Roxbury, one 34% black the neighborhoods are in the same district and tion, aren’t Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel all came later.) other 53% black were pulled the race is proving to be one of the best in a of us today? Ordinary people trying to live It is universally acknowl- out of their heavily black long time. their lives as best they can? Hoping to be edged that to choose our of- neighborhood and put into As I have previously stated, I am support- able to afford retirement and hoping to be fice-holders is the essence the otherwise very white ing one of the candidates (Susan Passoni) able to raise families, aren’t all these things of representative democ- Third Suffolk District. Thus running but I will try to be as fair and objec- the American dream that generation after racy. That is, unless you live the voting power of Republi- tive as I can as a journalist when passing generation of immigrants hoped to attain? in Boston, where the incum- cans was diluted in the north on campaign news. As I said, I had a good Life seemed easier in the ‘50s as we re- bent Democrats in the Great and that of blacks in the conversation with Lucy Rivera from Beacon call life on that silly sitcom but life has never Court have Gerrymandered south. That’s how the ma- Hill, a young Hispanic activist and lawyer. been easy. The challenges facing us today the districts to assure their chine on Beacon Hill keeps She told me her campaign slogan was I LOVE can be addressed. It is good to see so many own re-election — and the minorities — racial, politi- LUCY. As someone old enough to remem- qualified candidates seeking to be our voice probable exclusion of black, cal, or otherwise — from ber that TV sitcom on its first TV run, I recall up on Beacon Hill. Government is partner- Latino, and other minority having representation. all those great characters in it. Lucy, Ricky, ship between us and those who represent candidates. Not to mention Bills to take the drawing of Fred and Ethel. They represented America us. I enjoyed talking with Lucy Rivera who Republicans, surely a mi- district lines out of the hands back in childhood. comes along very upbeat about this upcom- nority as concerns the Mas- of incumbent politicians by Going into my Wayback machine, the slo- ing race. When I asked her what kind of sachusetts legislature. creating an independent re- gan I LOVE LUCY seems to fit this year quite Spanish she was, she laughed and told me Take the Third Suffolk Dis- districting panel have been well. With the uncertainty of the economy, she was Mexican-American and I replied trict where I am one of six filed in the legislature, but with bad news coming out every day, with she was a good American too. Good candi- candidates — the winner to so far have gotten little sup- unemployment rates rising, with the finan- dates to pick from in 2009. be chosen in a special elec- port. Not surprisingly, for the tion on June 16th. Prior to power than incumbents cur- last redrawing of districts rently have to choose their Divine Mercy Sunday lines the Third Suffolk was voters, rather than the vot- made up of the North End ers choosing the office hold- by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari and neighboring West End ers, is something few in- The Feast this Feast. of the Congregation of Sis- along with the parts of cumbents will willingly sur- of Divine The message of mercy is ters of Our Lady of Mercy in Beacon Hill bordering on the render. Mercy cel- that God loves us no matter Krakow, Poland on October West End, and from there David Trumbull is the ebrated on how great our sins. He wants 5, 1938. She came from a down through the Financial chairman of the Boston Ward the Sunday us to recognize that His very poor farm family that District, through China- Three Republican Committee. following mercy is greater than our had struggled terribly dur- town, and finally, into the Boston’s Ward Three includes Easter was sins, so that we will call upon ing the years of WWI. She South End. It made sense. It the North End, West End, part made official Him with trust, receive had only three years of very was basically all of what of Beacon Hill, downtown, by the Vati- His mercy, and let it flow simple education. Hers might broadly be called down- waterfront, Chinatown, and can on April through us to others. Thus, were the humblest of tasks town, except for Back Bay part of the South End. 30th in the all will come to share His in the convent, usually in Jubilee year 2000. The ori- joy. the kitchen or the vegetable gin of the Feast is based on Jesus Himself made the garden, or as a porter. the writings of Saint promise for a complete for- Associated with the Feast Faustina Kowalska, a Polish giveness of sins and punish- is a devotion that takes the 2009 nun with little education ment on that day, even to form of a chaplet: who in obedience to her the most terrible sinner 1. Begin with the Sign of NEAA spiritual director, wrote a imaginable. God in His great the Cross, 1 Our Father, 1 diary of about 600 pages re- mercy is giving mankind a Hail Mary and The Apostles cording the revelations she last chance for salvation. To Creed. Baseball received concerning God’s get this great promise one 2. Then on the Our Father mercy. On February 22, has to go to Confession and Beads say the following: 1931, Jesus appeared to Sis- then receive Holy Commun- Eternal Father, I offer You Clinic ter Faustina, bringing with ion on that Feast of Divine the Body and Blood, Soul and Him a wonderful message of Mercy, which has now Divinity of Your dearly be- Sign your child ages 4-7 up in the N.E.A.A. Base- Mercy for all mankind. Saint been called Divine Mercy loved Son, Our Lord Jesus ball Clinic where your child can play and learn the Faustina tells us in her di- Sunday throughout the Christ, in atonement for our fundamental baseball skills while most importantly ary under this date: “In the whole Church. On April 30, sins and those of the whole having a good time. The goal is to teach the chil- evening, when I was in my 2000 (Divine Mercy Sunday world. dren great sportsmanship. Clinics are held every cell, I became aware of the of that year), Pope John Paul 3. On the 10 Hail Mary Saturday morning at the North End Little League Lord Jesus clothed in a white II canonized St. Faustina Beads say the following: Field located on Commercial Street, in Boston’s garment. One hand was and designated the Sunday For the sake of His sorrow- North End. For more information call Coach Dom at raised in blessing, the other after Easter as Divine Mercy ful Passion, have mercy on 617-733-1703. was touching the garment Sunday in the General us and on the whole world. at the breast. From the open- Roman Calendar, with effect (Repeat step 2 and 3 for all ing of the garment at the from the following year. He five decades). breast there came forth two also decreed a plenary indul- 4. Conclude with (three large rays, one red and the gence associated with this times): Boston Harborside Home other pale”. This vivid de- devotion. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, scription became the image Sister Faustina (Helen Holy Immortal One, have Joseph A. Langone of Jesus now associated with Kowalska) died in a convent mercy on us and on the whole world. This Sunday, April 19th. at 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery 3:00 P.M.at Saint Leonard 617-536-4110 Church, we will have the www.bostonharborsidehome.com Traditional Burial Plot beautiful devotion to The (for 2) Starting at $1500 Divine Mercy. The program Joseph F. Allen Trevor Slauenwhite will start with the Chaplet of Frederick J. Wobrock Dino Manca The Divine Mercy and end with Eucharistic Benedic- COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS tion. Please join us in this 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 beautiful devotion and allow Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com yourself to experience the A Service Family Afiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! depth of the merciful love of 492 Rock St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 Our Lord POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009 Page 7 East Boston Main Streets Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It ADDS THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS Heard Chelsea go to Kenneally’s website over with people looking for Street neigh- www.Andrewkenneally.com “A QUICK FIX”. We’ve be- On Thursday, March 26, 2009 East Boston Main Streets bors became ... Heard Pizzeria Regina in come a depressed nation! held elections and added three new volunteer board concerned af- the North End has been in- Only in America can a per- members. ter watching firefighters cut ducted into the Phantom son waste the courts time Joining the board is resident James Jordan and local down branches to gain ac- Gourmet’s Hall of Fame. I with frivolous suits, and businesses Nick Moulaison from Moulaison Monograms and cess into a top floor window know the Phantom Gourmet illegals get more rights than Arturo Velasquez from Photomar Designs. Returning during a fire on Chelsea has been to Kelley’s, so I be- U.S. citizens! ... Obama is members Michael Moscone from East Boston Savings Street recently. Large over- lieve Kelley’s famous Shrimp reaching out to the Arab na- Bank, Attorney Manuel Macias and resident Allyson Gray grown trees present a dan- Scampi Pizza is alongside tion. If he reaches too far he were re-elected. East Boston Main Streets would like to gerous situation if a fire Regina’s. Kelley’s Pub is lo- might fall off a cliff, and if he congratulate these wonderful volunteers for becoming new breaks out. The City of Bos- cated at 84 Bennington bends too low he could fall on members to the board of directors. We would also like to ton has to start pruning off Street ... We’re finally out of his head! Radio talk show thank them for their service to East Boston and look forward branches of old trees in winter and street cleaning hosts and their listeners are to their help with our mission. highly populated Boston has begun. Remember the disgusted after learning The East Boston Main Street board of directors is made neighborhoods ... Rumors parking ordinances on Obama bowed to the King of up of volunteer business owners and residents who serve are Dunkin Donuts in Ori- cleanup day are enforced. So Saudi Arabia. Women have the community for a two year term. Other volunteers too ent Heights is allegedly re- pay attention and follow the no rights in the Middle East! numerous too mention work on Main Street committees fusing to take gift cards, and rules to avoid getting towed Is bowing to tyrants the and help with various initiatives and events during prefer cash. What’s this and/or ticketed ... Where did change Obama was promis- the year. For more information about East Boston main about??? If you buy a Dunkin the time go???? Italia Unita ing the citizens of America? Streets go to www.ebmainstreets.com or email us at Donut gift certificate, you will be celebrating their 15th I believe Obama’s change is [email protected]. should expect to be able to Anniversary at this year’s eventually going to blow up use it RIGHT!!! Unless they festival in July. They need in his face!!!! He needs to only accept the cards they your support to make this leave the Oval Office and go VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BOSTON SHINES sell! ... Eastie’s own Andrew year’s Italian Festival the to Hollywood where his act- On Saturday, April 25, 2009, at 8:30 AM, East Boston Main Kenneally is running for best ever. Italia Unita is do- ing will be more entertain- Streets will kick off Boston Shines 2009. Volunteers will Boston Councilor-at Large. ing a 10 for 10 fundraiser. ing! ... Our prayers go out to meet at the corner of Chelsea and Maverick Streets and Eastie needs a strong at- Supporters of the popular fes- the earthquake victims in participate in the Boston Shines Clean-Up effort. large voice, and I believe tival are being asked to be- Italy. Kudos to local organi- East Boston Main Streets Clean Up on Saturday, April 25, Kenneally’s the answer. He’s come Captains and involve zations and churches that 2009, at 8:30 AM, is the kick off event for a comprehen- a great guy! He has the abil- their friends, family and are collecting money to as- sive, ongoing anti-litter campaign. In collaboration with ity, stamina and intelli- whomever to donate $10.00 sist them ... St. Francis X. the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association and the Eagle gence to get the job done. per person to the Italia Unita Cabrini in Scituate, Massa- Hill Civic Association volunteers will clean the streets, He will certainly fight for Feast to help with costs. chusetts will be paid a mulch tree pits and plant flowers. Join your neighbors or Eastie. The last at-large Organizers of the 15th visit by NBC’s Today Show form a team to clean your block and take pride in your voice East Boston had was annual Italian festival want with news anchor Ann Curry neighborhood. For more information or if you would like to John Nucci. Nucci topped this year’s event to be the this upcoming Sunday. volunteer, contact East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) at the ticket every election! We best ever. In order to keep St. Frances Cabrini is one of 617-561-1044. miss him. Your support for the feast a success, money the shuttered parishes by Kenneally can help bring at- is needed. For further in- the Archdiocese along with large representation back to formation, please call 617- Our Lady of Mount Carmel in East Boston. Supporters of 561-3201 or e-mail them at East Boston. These people EAST BOSTON Mr. Kenneally are holding a [email protected] ... have not given up … credit fundraiser on April 30th at HEADS UP EVERYONE!- goes where credit is due. Spinelli’s Function Facili- People are finding easy ways Community activists fight- Chamber of Commerce ties in East Boston. Your to earn money! THEY’RE SU- ing for what is right … our donation will be helpful in ING for anything and every- best goes out to all those UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS getting him elected. For thing they can get away with! fighting to save their par- • Eastie Women Connect presents: Dressing for more information you can The courts are brimming ishes … Till next time Success Wednesday, April 29, 6:00PM, at Spinelli’s, Day Square • Chamber Networking Night at Logan International Airport Monday, May 4 (Time and exact location to be 80 Border Street, Atlantic Works Art Gallery announced shortly) • Chamber Dinner featuring Special Guest Speaker: Needs Your Help Mr. Pat Moscaritolo, President & CEO Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau Thursday, May 14, READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? 6:00PM, at Spinelli’s, Day Square The 80 Border Street welcomes all to share in the Directors. • Chamber’s Annual $20,000 Dinner Fundraiser gen- Cultural Exchange Center is process and enjoyment of Please include a résumé erously sponsored by Suffolk Downs. Contributing sponsors seeking an Executive Dir- the performing, visual and and cover letter with your JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines Wednesday, June 3, ector with the drive, and ex- literary arts. Through the intentions for the space, 6:30PM, at Spinelli’s, Day Square perience, to organize and connective power of art and and send them electronically • Chamber’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, bring art, music, and cul- culture, the center supports to [email protected], July 13, 8:00AM, at Mt. Hood, Melrose tural programming to the a meaningful exchange of with Executive Director Po- For more information, visit www.EastBostonChamber.com, East Boston community. 80 ideas, a chance to discover, sition in the subject line. or call 617-569-5000 ext. 221 Border Street Cultural Ex- to create, to learn, to be in- Volunteers are also change Center, Inc., as an spired, and to inspire others. needed to assist during established 501c3, is a per- The Executive Director openings and other fine Sunday Brunch at forming, visual, and literary will be responsible for pro- events. arts center, dedicated to gramming, managing the This one of a kind art gal- meeting the diverse educa- space, publicity, coordinat- lery complements East tional and cultural needs of ing volunteers, and grant- Boston’s diversity while East Boston and surrounding writing/fundraising. Com- maintaining its rich history. communities, as well as pensation is dependent on Be a part of all that this gal- “Ecco is a pleasant and comfortable place to visitors to the Boston area. the Executive Director’s lery has to offer! linger over a beautifully presented meal that This facility provides an in- successful fundraising For further information explores the savory side of casual dining, teractive creative space, and efforts. The executive direc- about the space, please visit with comfortable prices. Overall, Ecco earns tor will report to the Board of http://80borderstreet.org/ the Gold Plate.” – TV Diner Review “Take a look around, check out the colorful cocktails, the sleek furniture, the creative cuisine. So where are we? The Back Bay? Beacon Hill? Not even close. We’re What at Ecco in East Boston … This neighborhood $$ Quick Cash $$ newcomer is wowing the crowds. – Happens Bring in your old or unwanted jewelry Phantom Gourmet Review Make your reservations for When You BROKEN GOLD, COINS, DIAMONDS, ETC. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH in exchange for cash or trade to buy and Don’t something new. FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH Advertise? Mention this ad and receive a Watch Battery for $1.99 Serving Brunch from 10 am until 2 pm. Open Daily from 4 pm - Midnight Nothing! East Boston Diamond 107 Porter Street, East Boston, MA For information on and Gold Exchange for Reservations and Additional Information advertising in the Please Call 617-561-1112 or www.eccoboston.com Post-Gazette, 378 Chelsea Street - East Boston, MA 02128 FREE PARKING call 617-227-8929. 617-567-GOLD (4653) Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009

• Mother Nature (Continued from Page 1) Pio, Santametrio, Paganica, EARTHQUAKE DONATIONS L’Aquila are no longer Many fundraising efforts are underway to assist the earth- recongizable. Some of the quake victims in Italy. towns are totally destroyed. Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Others have been shaken so A fundraiser (open house) is scheduled at Filippo’s badly that they are no longer Ristorante, 283 Causeway Street, Boston’s North End. inhabitable. The Spanish Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM – A Mass will be castle built in the 1500’s celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, East Boston. A special was badly damaged also. collection will be taken for the victims. From the River Aterno and Individuals, corporations and foundations who wish to the train station in L’Aquila donate to the Abruzzo/NIAF Relief Fund can make their you would walk up 1,000 feet donations online at www.niaf.org/relief. All donations are to the Center of the city. You tax deductible. would enter a medieval gate Donations may also be mailed to the Sons of Italy Foun- and continue up to the Re- dation National Office. Please make checks payable to the naissance columns adorn- Sons of Italy Foundation, earmarked Italian Earthquake ing the square, the Duomo Disaster Relief. Send to: The Sons of Italy Foundation, of these individuals did last homes, livelihood and lives. (cathedral), statues, busi- 219 E Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. week in tents. In the earth- Over 24,000 people now nesses of every type and an The following information has been taken from quake of last Monday, my live in tents in the cold and outdoor market in front of the Consulate General of Italy, Boston’s town, Tione, had many build- rain. It is a scene out of the Duomo where you could website www.consboston.esteri.it ings damaged but all of the Dante’s Inferno. People on buy fruit from Europe, Africa Personal donations can also be made directly to Italy by people were able to get into the 5th floor were unharmed and Latin American. Many bank transfers to the following accounts: the open, out of their homes while their friends or neigh- of these wonders have BANK ACCOUNT th and out in the fields where bors on the 4 floor were all turned into rubble. IBAN IT69L0300215300000410000000 they now live in tents. The killed. For many of the sur- Five of our distant rela- SWIFT CODE: BROMITR1775 authorities will not allow vivors, life will never be the tives died in L’Aquila, At the TO THE ORDER OF: REGIONE ABRUZZO/ABRUZZO anyone in the town to re- same. Towns like Fossa, San Good Friday Mass many of REGIONE – DONAZIONE PER IL SISMA/DONATION trieve their belongings. FOR THE EARTHQUAKE Because of their proximity UNICREDIT BANCA DI ROMA to Rome, Abruzzi through the AGENZIA DI TERAMO 00775 MARTIRI DELLA LIBERTA’ ages has been attacked or BANK ACCOUNT controlled by barbarians, IBAN IT72U0300205207000401124180 vikings, pirates, Muslims, SWIFT CODE: BROMITR1708 the Spanish, the Popes, the TO THE ORDER OF: PROTEZIONE CIVILE NAZIONALE/ French and in 1943 and 1944 CIVIL PROTECTION AGENCY – EMERGENZA by the Germans. In fact, TERREMOTO L’AQUILA/L’AQUILA many American and British EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY airmen that were shot down UNICREDI BANCA DI ROMA over Abruzzi owe their lives AGENZIA ROMA CAVOUR B to these Abbruzzesi farmers who risked their lives in sav- BANK ACCOUNT ings scores of American or IBAN IT23X0306905039100000000140 British aviators from the SWIFT CODE: BCITITMM Germans. Now we must TO THE ORDER OF: PROTEZIONE CIVILE NAZIONALE/ CIVIL PROTECTION AGENCY – come to the aid of these de- EMERGENZA TERREMOTO/ EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY serving Abbruzzesi in re- L’AQUILA INTESA SAN PAOLO FILIALE DI ROMA 06787 building their shattered Situation of the stricken area as of April 9, 2009 the caskets were brought to Italy’s Civil Protection Agency is continuing rescue the police academy field. The operations. The ascertained death toll is 284 and around children’s caskets were 30 people are still missing. 16 advanced health structures placed over their adult’s and one field hospital are fully operational. (relative’s) caskets. It is Macroseismic surveys of the area are still in progress unreal to see so many cas- and the assessment of the buildings’ safeness began in kets and so many people the morning. Following the search and rescue operations more than 150 people were extracted from the ruins alive. suffering beyond anyone’s Around 20,000 people are housed in tents and 14,000 were imagination. Italy, Europe, welcomed to hotels located in the safety area along the America and the world now Atlantic coast. must unite in rebuilding the lives and homes of these affected individuals. As di- rector of the East Boston Adult Education Center, I NOBILE INSURANCE will coordinate a fundraiser ALBANO F. PONTE, CEP for the Abruzzo Earthquake Financial and Estate Planning Relief Fund. Please make Email [email protected] any donation payable to the Phone 617-320-0022 Abruzzo Earthquake Relief Fund and mail it to: The MICHAEL F. NOBILE, CPCU East Boston Adult Education ARLINGTON BOSTON Center, 119 London Street, 148A Massachusetts Avenue 251 Hanover Street East Boston, MA 02128. Arlington, MA 02474 Boston, MA 02113 Telephone number is 617- (781) 646-1200 (617) 523-6766 567-7873. 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Commonwealth School headmaster Bill Wharton and development director Janetta Will Whelan, left, poses with fellow Common- Stringfellow at the school’s 50th anniversary Commonwealth School Board of Trustees wealth School alumnus Hamish Linklater, gala, which was held at the Cyclorama at the president Karen Firestone with alumnus Peter co-star (with Julia Louis-Dreyfus) of the CBS Boston Center for the Arts. Galbraith, the first U.S. Ambassador to Croatia. series “The New Adventures of Old Christine.” (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) The Commonwealth School teachers. The result is a For information about the Elizabeth George on Tues- critical praise. She is one of celebrated its 50th anniver- close and exciting academic Commonwealth School, its day, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. only two American writers sary with a gala at the Cy- community, where students programs and upcoming Ms. George has been called whose novels have been clorama at the Boston Cen- grow tremendously and events, be sure to visit “a master of the English adapted for the popular BBC/ ter for the Arts several weeks graduate ready and commit- www.commschool.org. mystery,” a remarkable PBS series, “Mystery!” Her ago. We are told that more ted to serve the world,” said ……. Gore Place, the his- accolade for the American most recent Inspector than 700 alumni, students, Headmaster William D. toric Governor Gore 45-acre author. Lynley novel, “Careless In faculty, parents, and other Wharton. estate in Waltham, presents In her internationally Red,” was published in May guests were in attendance. “With our founder, Charles the “22nd Annual Sheep- best-selling novels, Eliza- 2008. Enjoying the festivities Merrill, still able to join us, shearing Festival” on Satur- beth George has followed There will be a book sign- from among the school’s this seemed to be the right day, April 25, from 10 a.m. in the literary footsteps of ing and an exhibition of 2,000 alumni were: David time for the first event of to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). Dorothy L. Sayers and Ms. George’s collection. Altshuler ’82, Director of the this kind in our history,” he Actress Sally Struthers Agatha Christie, “while Elizabeth George’s archive is Program in Medical and Pop- added. (remember “All In The bringing her own modern part of the holdings of the ulation Genetics at the Broad A new work for orchestra Family”?) will make an ap- sensibility to dark, psycho- Howard Gotlieb Archival Institute of Harvard and and chorus premiered at the pearance between 11 a.m. logically rich tales of crime Research Center. MIT; Stefan Forbes ’84, dir- gala. “The Mermaid,” com- and 12 noon to help shear and detection.” The event takes place in ector of the documentary posed for the occasion by sheep. Ms. Struthers is Consistent bestsellers, her “Boogie Man: The Lee At- Evren Celimli ’89, with lyr- appearing that weekend in books always garner wide (Continued on Page 13) water Story”; Peter Galbraith ics by Ethan Forman ’84, “Nunsense” with the Reagle ’69, the first U.S. Ambassa- viewed the school and its Players. dor to Croatia; Hamish history through the persona In addition to sheep shear- Linklater ‘94, co-star (with of its mascot. ing demonstrations, attrac- Julia Louis-Dreyfus) of the Guest performers Julia tions include herding dogs, CBS series “The New Adven- Cavallaro ’04 and David a crafts fair with more than tures of Old Christine”; and Kravitz ’02 joined the or- 60 crafters, live music, tra- JJ Sutherland ’88, Pentagon chestra and chorus for the ditional English dancing, a reporter for National Public “Gloria” from Schubert’s historic military encamp- Radio — just to name a very Mass in G. ment, food vendors, and few. In addition to musical per- more. “Over the past 50 years, formances, guests enjoyed Ground-floor tours of the Commonwealth has been a some 100 works of art by stu- mansion and wagon rides school where bright, curious dents, parents, faculty, and will be available for an addi- students from many back- alumni, and images and ar- tional charge. Parking is grounds come together to chival materials from the free. Children must be ac- work closely with great school’s history. companied by an adult. For admission costs and more information, call 781-894-2798 or visit Mattéo Gallo www.goreplace.org. ……. The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University “Friends o Appraisals of the Libraries Speaker Se- Sales & Rentals ries” will host noted author

• DIAMONDS Real Estate ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo BU TAKES IT ALL HOME! Cody Reichiard come up PRIORITY ONE Hockey and History Plus, a with extraordinary 1 on 1 When Holy Week and the great Bob D combo, came to- saves. BU continues to shut- Frozen Four coincide, like gether over the weekend down the Miami powerplays. it did this year, it important BLUE GOLD: WORLD everything within it. (2 hrs. with Boston University win- Period Three all Miami to remember the priority, WATER WARS (DVD) 4 mins.). ning their 5th NCAA Division breaks out! At 12:31 Tommy and I mention this every PBS Home Video THE STORY OF DAVID One Ice Hockey Champion- Wingels gives Miami a 2-1 year, because sometimes, Author Maude Barlow (DVD) ship coming from behind to lead. At 15:52 Trent Voge- maybe even a lot of times in wrote, “This is our revolu- Sony Pictures Home Ent. defeat Miami University 5- lhuber gives Miami a 3-1 this day and age, many for- tion, this is our war.” Blue Originally aired in two 4 in overtime at the Verizon lead. At 19:00 Bob D already get the priority. You cannot Gold: World Water Wars is a parts on ABC-TV, The Story Center in Washington DC ... has written: ‘Upset and Up- forget the priority. God is the documentary based on the of David is an inspirational It was quite a week! setting’. At 19:01 the WOW priority. On Holy Thursday, ground-breaking book by saga of the famed Biblical IN TRAIN...ING! begins. With BU goaltender and Easter Sunday I went Barlow and Tony Clark, ex- ruler of Israel and his I’ve been to Washington Kieran Millan on the bench to Mass at Matthews Cathe- amining the global conflicts journey to redemption. DC twice, once to see Pope Zach Cohen scores putting dral. Once upon a time a past, present, and future, Timothy Bottoms stars as John Paul II in 1979 and the Terriers within one. At young teenager was inspired created by the privatization King David, and Jane once on an all night train 19:43 (17 second left) Nick by a young President, and on and commoditization of our Seymour as Bathsheba, ride with Ray Flynn, when he Bonino ties the game up a weekend in November fresh water supply. Wars of leading a talented cast about ‘chartered’ a train to bring 4-4, and Bob D yells in the that young teenager was the future will be fought over the life of King David. It people to lobby Congress to press box “YES”! (We’re not stunned and shocked, like water, as they are today over begins with his legendary support a bill that would ben- supposed to yell in the press the entire country, as he oil, as the source of all life battle with the Giant efit the people of Boston. I box). OT what more can be watched the funeral of enters the global market- Goliath, and ends with his ‘trained’ it to Washington DC said. Colby Cohen scores President John F Kennedy. place and political arena. romance with Bathsheba for this year’s Frozen Four, the game winner at 11:47 The funeral took place at Corporate giants, private in- and the struggle to preserve and it wasn’t bad. You can and all BU breaks out. St. Matthews Cathedral, and vestors, and corrupt govern- Israel. It is a legendary saga see much by taking a train, WOW! We even had a Buhay this weekend brought back ments vie for control of our of a man after God’s own especially during the day, sighting (twice at 16:28 (3rd) that day and that weekend dwindling fresh water sup- heart! (3 hrs. 11 mins.). and you even sadly can note and 8:13 OT) on the Verizon like it was yesterday. On ply, prompting protests, law- THE THREE STOOGES what they mean when they Jumbotron. WOW! Colby Easter the Cathedral was suits and revolutions from COLLECTION VOLUME say “living on the other side Cohen was named Most overflowing. I also had a citizens fighting for the right FIVE: 1946-1948 (2-DVD) of the tracks”. Outstanding Performer of chance to visit two of the to survive. Past civilizations Sony Pictures Home Ent. HOBEY BAKER AWARD/ the Tournament. largest churches in the have collapsed from poor This fifth collection of The HUMANITARIAN AWARD EDUCATION PLUS world ... Immaculate Con- water management. The Three Stooges, features 25 The winner of the 29th This year Bob McGann and ception Basilica, the Shrine question is, will ours too? digitally re-mastered shorts, Hobey Baker Award, em- I took a trip up to Georgetown of Our Lady, the Patroness Released on DVD in conjunc- and marks the end of Curly’s blematic of the ‘best’ Divi- University to get my sweat- of the United States, and tion with World Water Day career with the Stooges, due sion 1 College Hockey shirt, a Frozen Four tradi- the National Cathedral (3/22) and Earth Day (4/22). to suffering a stroke at age Player, and the ‘best’ doesn’t tion. Georgetown is a Jesuit where such events as the (1 hr. 30 mins.). 43, and the return of origi- just mean hockey talent, is University, founded by Arch- Prayer Service for President BARNEY MILLER: nal Stooge Shemp. Curly BU senior Captain Defense- bishop John Carroll, located Barack Obama and his fam- THE COMPLETE THIRD recovered enough to make man Matt Gilroy. He received on the banks of the Potomac ily, the funerals of President SEASON (3-DVD) an appearance in Hold That the award at the Frozen Four River overlooking the Capi- Reagan and President Ford, Sony Pictures Home Ent. Lion, but his health contin- Friday Night Celebration, tol. Georgetown might be and a memorial for Martin The men of the 12th Pre- ued to deteriorate and he and is the second Terrier known as the home of bas- Luther King took place a f cinct are back for another passed away at age 48. Bit- to receive the award, Chris ketball star Patrick Ewing, ew days after his death. season of big laughs and bad tersweet for the change, but Drury, now a New York but by far is much more than President Wilson is also coffee! Fires, blackouts, filled with more fun than Ranger, being the first. At that. On this day the Univer- buried there. smog … elections. The third ever! (7 hrs. 12 mins.). the very first press confer- sity was buzzing with young GOOD FRIDAY 2009 season gives a wild look at TRUCK STOP (DVD) ence of the BU hockey sea- people on their college vis- Not the usual ‘Good Friday’, New York City during one of MVDVisual son I listened carefully to its, as well as their regular but it was a ‘Good Friday’ its most dynamic times, French director extraor- Matt Gilroy, and knew right students on campus. It made Bob McGann and I were tak- the late ’70s, an era before dinaire, Jean-Marie Pallardy then and there, he was a me feel good to see the en- ing a bus tour of Washing- the term “politically correct” serves up a tasty film titled special person destined for a ergy of the present and the ton, DC, a must, because existed. Join Hal Linden as Truck Stop. Pallardy signs his year of great accomplish- future of Georgetown, our if we didn’t we would not wise police Captain Barney homage to Homer’s Odyssey ment. Northeastern’s Missy present, and our future. see many of the things we Miller, along with Officers in a truck driver setting. Elumba was named 14th Georgetown University, like wanted to see. Washington, Fish (Abe Vigoda), Wojo (Max Penelope, who manages an recipient of the Hockey all schools, has a special DC is big. Part of the tour Gail), Harris (Ron Glass), inn for truckers, is enam- Humanitarian Award, who beauty, and it’s not just the found us looking at the Yemana (Jack Soo), and ored with her own body, but is deemed college hockey campus. Go to school. Be the White Cross Grave sites in guest stars Dietrich (Steve constantly has to battle to ‘finest citizen recognizing beauty! the peace of Arlington Cem- Landesberg), Officer Levitt keep the truckers at bay accomplishments of per- DESTINATION etery, another part at the (Ron Carey) and Inspector while her man Ulysses trav- sonal character, scholar- WASHINGTON DC Korean War Memorial, and Luger (James Gregory) in els abroad at the wheel of ship, and community in- still another part at the Viet- this hilarious comedy. his own vehicle. Everyone volvement off the ice.’ Missy nam Memorial reading the (9 hrs. 11 mins.). desires Penelope and her is the second Northeastern names on the wall. On that SYNECDOCHE, servants, Sandra, Julie, player to receive the award. first Good Friday we remem- NEW YORK (DVD) Corinne and Francoise. A Chanda Gunn won it in ber the one, who gave his Sony Pictures Home Ent. daring movie that will bring 2004. life for us, on this particular Oscar-winning writer out the secret trucker in WOW! BU IS THE NCAA Good Friday we remembered Charlie Kaufman’s directo- you! (1 hr. 30 mins.). DIVISION 1 HOCKEY 2009 the many, who did the same rial debut, Synecdoche, New RUNAWAY: NATIONAL CHAMPION! as he. York, follows the life of re- COMPLETE SERIES (DVD) Why WOW? If you saw the BIRDS AND Bs gional theater director Caden Sony Pictures Home Ent. game you would understand When I was young the first Cotard (Philip Seymour When successful attorney the WOW! Over the years I baseball team (outside of Hoffman) as he struggles Paul Rader (Donnie Wahl- have watched some great Boston) I followed was the with romantic relationships berg) is wrongfully accused live college hockey games, Baltimore Orioles. It was (Samantha Morton, Michelle of murder, he takes his wife many in prime time, many the only team I could get Williams and Catherine and children on the run. Liv- with all the marbles up for good reception from every Keener), as well as the prob- ing as fugitives and con- grabs. This was one of those night as I searched my tran- Bob D. goes to Washington lems of aging, and a myste- stantly changing identities, games, for BU Terriers fol- sistor radio! At that time riously degenerative medi- they have learned to become lowers this was ‘THE GAME’. If you can somewhere in they were coined the ‘Birds cal condition. He develops all anyone — and trust no one. Live from the Verizon Cen- your lifetime visit Washing- and the Bs’ because in their this into a monumental the- The Raders have started over ter in Washington, DC it’s ton, DC. The meaning of the lineup were names like ater piece. Building a full- yet again, this time in a Saturday night starring new sites and monuments we Curt Blafery, Mark Belanger, scale replica of New York small Iowa town. As they try comer Miami University see on TV or in photos really Brooks Robinson, Boog City inside an impossibly to avoid the authorities, un- (Ohio) and star-studded come out when we see them Powell, Paul Blair, Al Bum- large warehouse and popu- cover a deadly conspiracy, Boston University (Boston) in person. The Capitol, the bry, Bert Byleven ... get the lating it with thousands of and deal with suspicious playing for the NCAA Divi- White House, the Lincoln hint! They played in Memo- actors, Cotard spends the re- neighbors, trusting each sion 1 Ice Hockey Champi- Memorial, the Washington rial Stadium, but now their mainder of his life creating other will be their only hope. onship. Chris Connolly got new home is Camden Yards Monument only some of the a piece so personal and epic and their greatest risk. the only goal of the first right in Baltimore. Of course symbols that make us real- in scope, that the line be- They’re about to realize that period to give BU a 1-0 lead. I checked the schedule ize how fortunate we are and tween reality and art collide, nothing is more twisted than Key for BU their penalty kill how great our United States and a week ago Wednesday and the universe that he trying to keep your story stopping all three Miami is. It really takes your breath I got to see Baltimore play has created swallows up straight. (6 hrs. 24 mins.). power play attempts. In the away when you are standing the Yankees at Camden second period Miami tied it right in front of your History. Yards ... a Yankee loss! It up on a goal by Gary Steffes. I was in awe, and the older was my first trip to Camden BU netminder Kieran Mil- you are the more in awe you Yards. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM lan and Miami netminder become. SMILE! POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009 Page 11

THE STANFORD CALDERWOOD brings Boston’s favorite patriot vividly PLIMOTH PLANTATION PAVILION BOSTON CENTER FOR to life in the museum courtyard. For Plymouth, MA THE ARTS more info call: 617-523-2338 or visit: THE AMERICAN GIRL FASHION 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA www.paulreverehouse.org. SHOW – April 24-26, 2009. This is a NOW THE CORONATION OF POPPEA – fun-filled event designed especially for June 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 14, 2009. This MUSEUM OF SCIENCE girls and their families, friends and is Monteverdi’s final opera that was Science Park, Boston, MA favorite dolls! Celebrate the experi- PLAYING first performed at the Teatro Santi FRIDAY EVENING STARGAZING ence of being a girl, whether yes- Giovanni e Paolo in Venice in 1642 AT THE GILLILAND OBSERVA- terday or today through a colorful and its theme is the abuse of power, TORY – Every Friday from 8:30 - presentation of historical and con- the strength of lust and the triumph 10:00 PM – FREE – Enjoy the Museum’s temporary fashions. For more infor- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN of love. For times of the performances rooftop observatory equipped with a mation, call: 508-746-1622 or visit: and tickets, please call: 617-661-1812 computer-controlled 12-inch Meade www.plimoth.org. or visit: www.bemf.org. LX200 telescope – you’ll be amazed and astounded by it all. Call 617-723- NORTH END PUBLIC LIBRARY NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY 2500 or visit: www.mos.org. 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA OF MUSIC, JORDAN HALL ANNUAL BOOK SALE - Saturday, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston MA ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER May 30, 2009. We are currently ac- PATTI LABELLE IN SINGING MUSEUM cepting donations at the library of FOR A CURE™ - June 20, 2009 7PM- 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA gently worn books, cd’s and dvd’s. 10PM. Singing for a Cure™ begins with AFTER HOURS – Every third Thurs- Volunteers are needed for sorting and two very special performances. The day of each month from 5:00-9:00 PM. day of. Contact the Friends at night begins with Boston’s Rock & Roll After Hours is art, music, cocktails, [email protected]. royalty, Ernie & the Automatics, led contemporary performances, gallery GREEN THUMBS - Library Garden by car czar-by-day/rocker-by-night, explorations and more. For more in- Group looking for helpers for indoor Ernie Boch Jr. The six current mem- formation please call: 617-278-5156 and outdoor gardens. Very flexible, bers of the band have sold a combined or visit: www.gardnermuseum.org. light work and committment. Find out 30 million records worldwide and boast more at the library on Friday morn- two former original members of the HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE ing, April 3 and 17 at 10am. multi-platinum selling band Boston, 141 Cambridge St., Boston, MA Barry Goudreau on guitar and Sib The Harrison Gray Otis House, Hashian on drums. Singing for a built in 1796, was originally one ART Cure™ continues with Elliott Yamin, of many grand houses in the old who rose to fame with his inspiring neighborhood known as Bowdoin PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM performances on the fifth season of Square. Boston residents are East India Square, Salem, MA American Idol. Diagnosed with type 1 admitted free. For information call MAHJONG: Contemporary Chi- diabetes at an early age, he has re- 617-227-3956. nese Art from the Sigg Collection fused to let the disease stand in the Now through May 17, 2009. This is way of his dreams. For more informa- CLARION BEACH RESORT HOTEL an exhibition of 100 works from the tion log onto www.joslin.org/ RAFFAEL’S NANTASKET ROOM famed Uli Sigg Collection. It encom- Giving_to_Joslin_Calendar.asp or call Hull, MA passes a range of media, paintings, 617-732-2531. For tickets call 617-585- STRICTLY SINATRA MUSIC drawings, photographs and video 1260 or visit the box office. AMERICAN DANCE PARTY – Friday, installations. April 24th starting at 7:00 PM. Ron POLAR ATTRACTIONS – Now AGGANIS ARENA Della Chiesa will host this awesome through June 7, 2009. The Arctic and 925 Commonwealth Avenue evening. Tickets are now on sale so Antarctic inspired contemporary art- Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago have Boston, MA call Paul at: 617-633-5100. Come ists to capture the expansive panora- announced that they will reunite for a 30-city national EARTH, WIND AND FIRE & and enjoy this evening of music and mas, sculptural ice formations and CHICAGO - June 16, 2009 at 7:30 PM. dancing. resilient life thriving at the ends of co-headlining summer concert tour. In 2004 and 2005, To this day, Earth, Wind & Fire the earth. This exhibit encourages the two bands teamed up for what is still talked about as remain one of the top globally popu- GARDEN IN THE WOODS families to experience the Polar Re- one of the great musical spectaculars in recent touring lar touring attractions. Influencing Framingham, MA gions through artwork and activities history. Earth, Wind & Fire’s founding member and singer top artists including Prince, Mary J EARTH DAY FESTIVAL – April 25, For more info., call 866-745-1876 or Philip Bailey says, “The Chicago-Earth, Wind & Fire Blige, Outkast and many more, 2009. Celebrate the earth at Garden visit www.pem.org. Earth, Wind & Fire’s signature sound in the Woods in Framingham! Free shows are magic and bring out the best in all of us — and distinctive musical styles fuse admission, tours, slide shows and PEABODY MUSEUM OF from the musicians onstage to the fans dancing in the pop, soul, jazz, rock n’ roll, psyche- family activities including live animal ARCHAEOLOGY aisles. We can’t wait to get out there with our friends delic, African roots music and disco shows and nature demonstrations. 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA again.” The 2009 Summer Tour will be presented by AEG with a base in funk. Chicago has For more information, please call: A GOOD TYPE – TOURISM AND written, recorded and performed 508-877-7630 or visit: www.newfs.org. SCIENCE IN EARLY JAPANESE Live. Each band will perform a full set, and the two bands some of the most popular and musi- PHOTOGRAPHS – Ongoing. This ex- will come together both at the beginning of the night cally innovative songs in rock history. DOWNTOWN NEWBURYPORT hibition presents 46 compelling im- and for a final set that features both bands onstage Billboard Magazine positioned the Newburyport, MA ages of Japanese photographic prints. together. For more information check out Music Section. band at #13 on their Hot 100 chart’s 4 TH ANNUAL NEWBURYPORT For tickets call: 617-496-1027 or visit All-Time Top 100 — a byproduct of LITERARY FESTIVAL – April 24-25, www.peabody.harvard.edu. acters he meets on the road whose having sold more than 100,000,000 2009. With its rich literary heritage, DIGGING VERITAS: THE sole purpose is to drive him into records and having earned 20 top the greater Newburyport area has a ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF THEATER therapy ... and they have succeeded. hits, 5 number one albums, 5 num- lot to be excited about. Writers as di- THE INDIAN COLLEGE AND Steve creates voices, dialects and ber one singles and 5 gold singles. verse as John Greenleaf Whittier, STUDENT LIFE AT COLONIAL THE OPERA HOUSE sound effects which make the stories Don’t miss these two great perform- John P. Marquand, Edna St. Vincent HARVARD – Now through January 539 Washington St., Boston, MA and jokes come. For tickets call ers under one roof. For tickets log Millay have called Newburyport home. 2010. Through archaeological finds “DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE” – Telecharge: 1-800/233-3123 or log onto www.ticketmaster.com or call For further information on this from Harvard Yard, historical docu- May 7th through May 10th, 2009. This onto www.maj.org. 1-800-745-3000. event, call: 978-465-1257 or visit: ments and more, this exhibition is a culturally rich, interactive theat- www.newburyportlilteraryfestival.org. shows how today’s Harvard student rical show for preschoolers and their THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS can make sense of student life as it families. Tickets are now on sale. For 186 Tremont Street, Boston, MA EASTERN STATE EXPOSITION was in Colonial Harvard. tickets and performance times, please Special Events ALEXANDER AND THE TER- West Springfield, MA AVENUE PATRICE LUMUMBA: call Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-2787. SPRING CLASSIC CLUSTER DOG PHOTOGRAPHS BY GUY TILLIMAN RIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, COMEDY CONNECTION WILBUR VERY BAD DAY – April 18th through SHOW – April 17-19, 2009. Sponsored – April 29th through September 8, SHUBERT THEATER THEATRE May 3, 2009. These performances are by the Springfield Kennel Club, this 2009. Guy’s large photographs reveal 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA presented by the Boston Children’s all breed dog show will feature agility, the decay and detritus of colonialism JERSEY BOYS – July 23-August 30, CHARLIE MURPHY - April 25, Theatre. This musical is based on the and obedience trials and conforma- in Western and South Africa on a scale 2009. JERSEY BOYS, winner of the 2009 at 7:00 PM and 9:45 PM. Don’t children’s book of the same name. For tion. For more information and tick- both monumental and slight. For more 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musi- miss this fantastic performance. tickets and times of the performances ets, please call: 413-737-2448 or visit: information, call: 617-496-1027 or cal Show Album, features hit songs For tickets call 1-800-745-3000 or call: 617-424-6634 or visit: www.thebige.com. visit: www.peabody.harvard.edu. “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag www.thewilburtheatre.com. www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org. Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN CHARLES RIVER SITE ROBINSON THEATER FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time Cambridge, MA ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 617 Lexington Street Magazine. For more information call WEEKEND ON THE CHARLES – Waltham, MA 617-482-9393. For tickets you may combines the Charles River Earth Day ITALIAN RADIO DANTE” inspired by Dante’s Divine NUNSENSE – April 24-April 26, 2009 log onto www.telecharge.com or call Clean-up on Saturday, April 25, 2009 “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM Comedy. In his latest endeavor, the (4 performances only). Sally Struthers 1-800-432-7250. and the Run of the Charles on Sun- to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom solo show Tutto Dante, BENIGNI returns for more Nunsense fun star- day, April 26, 2009. For information Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The has swept audiences across Italy. ring as Mother Superior in this long- THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY please call: 508-698-6810 or email: Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca The show based on Dante’s Divine running musical comedy. Come and THEATER [email protected]. every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM Comedy begins with current events enjoy these evenings. For tickets and 31 Hemenway St., Boston, MA www.1110wccmam.com including Benigni’s memoirs and more information, call: 781-891-5660. SHOW BOAT – April 24-26, 2009. DIBURRO’S “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays transforms from moments of pure It’s a majestic, sweeping classic about 887 Boston Road, Ward Hill 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi comedy into a literary masterpiece in life, love, tragedy and survival on Haverhill, MA 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com poetry of the Divine Comedy. To pur- the Mississippi River at the turn MUSIC MOTHER’S DAY BLOW-OUT – “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco chase tickets call Ticketmaster at of the 20th century. For tickets and Sunday, May 10th starting at 3:00 PM Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM 1-800-745-3000 or you may log onto further information, please call the THE REGENT THEATRE with cocktail hour. This is a Mother’s or online www.djrocco.com www.ticketmaster.com. box office at 617-912-9222 or log on 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA Day show featuring the music of Frank “The Nick Franciosa Show” - to www.bostonconservatory.edu. LONG LIVE THE BEATLES - May Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM RASSEGNA DELLA NUOVA THE FOOTHILLS THEATRE 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Whether per- Davis Jr. For more information and on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and COMMEDIA ITALIANA 100 Front Street, Worcester, MA forming an intimate, private perfor- tickets, call: 888-224-4272. WAZN 1470 AM. Presented by Il Comites e la YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE mance of Long Live The Beatles or a “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 8:00 Federazione delle Associazioni In BROWN – May 16th through June 7th, full production multi-media tribute, ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday on WSRO collaborazione con il Consolato 2009. This is a lively musical com- The Mahoney Brothers still take great 1000 Elmwood Avenue 650AM Framingham and online at Generale d’Italia in Boston. Italian edy for the entire family – come and pleasure in recreating the look, sound Providence, Rhode Island www.wsro.com. films: TI AMO In Tutte le Lingue enjoy it! For more information, tick- and timeless music of John, Paul, PARTY FOR THE PLANET: Del Mondo. Thursday, April 23 at ets and times of the performances, George, and Ringo. Relive the magic CONSERVATION WEEK & EARTH DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY 7:30 PM at PAESANI D’ITALIA, 149A please call: 508-754-4018 or log on to ... For tickets and further information, DAY AT THE ZOO – Now through April 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA Highland Ave., Somerville - SMS www.foothillstheatre.com. please call 781-646-4849 or visit: 19, 2009. Have fun and learn how to FILM SERIES - Thurs., April 23, Sotto Mentile Spoglie. Tuesday, www.regenttheatre.com. live “green” at the Zoo week-long 2009 at 7:30pm - IN VIAGGIO CON May 5, 2009 at 7:30 PM at ORSOGNA EMERSON COLLEGE party. Each activity packed day will PAPÀ (In Italian only). Thurs., April PLAZA, 316 Main Street, Everett - Cutler Majestic Theatre THE SHUBERT THEATRE focus on a different theme. For info 30, 2009 at 7:30pm - MA CHE COLPA JOHNNY STECCHINO (with sub- 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA call 401-785-3510 or visit: ABBIAMO NOI (In Italian only). titles). Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 7:30 “MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY DON GIOVANNI – April 24-May 5, www.rwpzoo.org. PM at ASSOCIAZIONE GIZIO - FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN 2009. This opera will captivate the BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER NATALE a MIAMI. Friday, May 22, THERAPY”- July 23 through August audience with its tale of obsessive PAUL REVERE HOUSE 136 Mass Ave., Boston, MA 2009 at JUVENTUS CLUB, 270 3, 2009 at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at love and its consequences. Don’t miss 19 North Square, Boston, MA ROBERTO BENIGNI IN “TUTTO Broadway, Revere - FICARRA & 3PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3PM. this fantastic performance. For tickets A VISIT WITH PAUL REVERE – DANTE” - June 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM. PICONE il 7 e l’8. Tuesday, May 26, Steve’s Solomon’s one man show and more information call TeleCharge Saturday, April 18th from 1-4:00 PM. In his first U.S. tour, Roberto Benigni 2009 at 7:30 PM at The COMITES, is filled with hilarious stories about at: 800-447-7400 or log on to: This is the 234th anniversary of will perform the internationally 11 Tileston Street, Boston - his wacky family and the crazy char- www.telecharge.com. Revere’s famous ride, David Connor acclaimed one man show “TUTTO MANUALE D’AMORE. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Ice cream! Ice cream! We all scream for that isn’t a COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ice scream! Officials at Peabody High School bad game SCIUSCEDU (Shoo-shay-doo) have canceled the students’ monthly ice plan.” Chicken Soup with Meatballs and Ricotta Cheese cream fundraiser on the grounds that ice Be aware, cream isn’t good for you. The charity event American 1 three-pound cut-up chicken 2 stalks celery cut up had been generating about $500 a month, Catholics 1 medium fresh tomato (optional) Salt some of which went to fund the student are more liberal than the general popula- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional) Acine di Pepe soup pasta newspaper. But principal Edward Sapienza tion on homosexuality, divorce, and pre- 1 medium onion 1 pound container ricotta said he had to cancel the event because marital sex, despite the Catholic Church’s 3 carrots cut up cheese “there’s a regulation in our wellness policy official stance on those issues. 54% of For Meatballs: that prevents an activity such as that dur- Catholics say homosexual relations are 1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 cup seasoned bread ing lunchtime.” morally acceptable, compared with 45% of 1 slightly beaten egg crumbs Fast answer! A woman caught driving 103 non-Catholics. 71% of Catholics approve of Boil cut-up chicken in a pot with sufficient water to cover mph on an Oregon road with her 10-year- divorce, compared with 66% of non-Catho- the chicken. After water boils, skim residue off top of water old grandson in the car explained to police lics. 67% of Catholics say premarital sex is before adding celery, medium onion, tomato (optional), some that she was only trying to teach the boy morally acceptable, compared with 57% of parsley and salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer slowly. never to drive fast. non-Catholics, so revealed a Gallup Survey. In a bowl, mix bread crumbs, one egg and ground beef Carlo Scostumato claims the safest time Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald, says, thoroughly. Roll mixture into one-inch round meatballs. to pass a woman driver is when she’s “Remember, you can never tell about a girl’s After chicken in broth has boiled about a half-hour, drop parked. Carlo thinks most women drivers morals — and you shouldn’t.” small meatballs, one by one, into simmering pot. Stir and have only two problems — starting and Red meat will kill you! The more steak, cover. Cook slowly until chicken, vegetables and meatballs stopping. burgers, and bacon you eat, the sooner are tender. Wow! An Ontario woman became terrified you’ll die, says a new study of more than About twenty minutes before serving, remove chicken by a cardboard cutout of a coyote that had 500,000 people. Researchers at the National from pot and set aside covered in a serving platter. With been set up in a park to scare away geese. Cancer Institute in Maryland compiled data tablespoon, drop ricotta cheese gently onto top of broth, trying The coyote, she said, “barked” at her as she on the intake of red and processed meats not to have ricotta cheese break apart. If pot boils too fast, jogged by, and she fled in panic and called over a 10-year period, then cross-referenced the ricotta cheese may disappear into the broth. Simmer 911 to report a wild animal on the prowl. data on deaths over the same decade. They slowly only until ricotta cheese is heated (about five Police surrounded the coyote before realiz- found that both men and women who ate a minutes). ing it wasn’t real. lot of red meat and processed meats such Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on the package. Serve An Iowa 13-year-old was arrested for bit- as hot dogs and bacon were more than 30 with ladle into individual bowls. Add some soup, ricotta ing 11 kids at his school. His father said he percent more likely to die than people who cheese, meatballs and vegetables to each bowl of pasta. meant no harm, but was obsessed with the rarely consumed these foods. “You eat a hot Serve chicken separately. vampire movie Twilight. dog a week you’re going to up, quite a bit, OPTIONAL: Serve pasta with soup, meatballs and ricotta Uppity news! Ben Affleck must pay a fine your risk of death in a 10-year period,” epi- cheese. Serve the vegetables with the chicken. to his wife, Jennifer Garner, every time he demiologist Barry Popkin tells The Washing- Serves four to six. leaves the toilet seat up, says The National ton Post. Most of the premature deaths were NOTE: I learned about this recipe from my mother-in-law, Enquirer. Affleck still has the toilet seat prac- the results of heart disease and cancer. Mary Sinopoli who cooked it for our family. She told me her tices of a longtime bachelor, and a friend of Red meat contains high levels of saturated mother always prepared this soup called “Sciuscedu” for the couple’s says Garner is “so irritated and fat, which pushes up levels of bad choles- Easter. The recipe came from her hometown, Messina, Sicily. grossed out” that she fines the actor $5 for terol, and cooking red meat is known to pro- Chicken soup has always been a popular meal for Italian every infraction. The money is going into a duce carcinogenic compounds. Hot dogs, families. I’ve often wondered why they called this “Sciuscedu.” college fund for daughter Violet, 3. “At the salami, and other processed meats contain Perhaps the addition of ricotta cheese had something to do rate Ben is going,” the friend says, “Violet enormous doses of salt and are preserved with the name. is already well on her way to the Class of with nitrites, a known carcinogen. Health 2028.” experts recommend that you eat red meat Vita can be reached at [email protected] Gee, leaving the toilet seat up was also no more than once a week, and that you one of my boyhood habits and my mother eliminate processed meats from your diet • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) got after me since I was raised with five sis- completely. program runs each day of deadline for team regis- ters. Enough said. Tom Analetto of Medford, claims meat vacation week, except Mon- tration is April 17th! For more Moron of the week! A Pennsylvania man prices have got many a family into a per- day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at information please call allegedly tried to rob a retired police chief petual stew.” the Vine Street Community Mike Devlin at 617-635- at a convention of police officers — and was, Joey Antonelli of Somerville, says, “The Center in Roxbury. 4920 x2145 or email him at not surprisingly arrested. Former Chief John consumer doesn’t object to the people who • 2009 Mayor’s Cup [email protected]. Comparetto, 56, had just emerged from a raise meat but to the people who raise meat Roller Hockey Tournament Also, don’t forget that the men’s room stall when Ferome Blanchett, prices.” - This annual event, spon- Big Apple Circus is back in 19, brandished a gun and demanded cash, Baseball card company Topps’ this year will sored by BCYF’s Recreation town performing at City Hall police said. Blanchett was promptly release a set of cards devoted to “the world’s Division, the Boston Parks Plaza until May 10th. This swarmed by roughly a dozen of the 300 biggest hoaxes, hoodwinks, and bam- and Recreation Department, is another terrific event for narcotics cops at the conference. “He actu- boozles.” Among the people and companies the Boston Bruins Founda- the entire family. For tic- ally walked past a great big poster that said featured are Bernard Madoff, Charles Ponzi, tion and TD Banknorth ket information, visit the ‘WELCOME NARCOTICS OFFICERS,’ ” said and Enron. Garden, is a co-ed tourna- kiosks on City Hall Plaza or Comparetto. “This is probably the dumbest So begins the baseball season. Of course, ment open to all City of Bos- www.bigapplecircus.com. guy in the State of Pennsylvania.” we will all be rooting for the Red Sox. Which ton residents. There are I hope that you’ll take ad- Pet peeves! More than 86,000 Americans reminds us, love and baseball go by contrar- three different age divisions: vantage of some of the great go to the emergency room each year be- ies: the girl who can get to first base is 6–8 years old, 9-11 years activities and events tak- cause of falls caused by pets, according to always out, while the girl who never makes old, and 12-14 years old. ing place everyday through- the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- a hit is always safe at home. Games take place at various out school vacation week. vention. Dogs cause 88 percent of injuries The sporty Rosalie Cunio of Waltham, parks around the city dur- Have a safe, fun, and relax- and cats 11.7 percent. says, “The man who wants to see a baseball ing April vacation week. The ing vacation! The astute Lisa Cappuccio, says, “To some game in the worst way should take his wife people the best pet is not the dog that adores along.” you, but the cat that ignores you.” Meow. Jim and Bernadette Tobin of Hull, mar- Meow. ried in 1965, raised two daughters, and 1st Generation Interesting to note, Planned Parenthood acrimoniously divorced in 1992. Seven Italian-American clinics are reporting big increases in the years later, Jim fell ill with polycystic kid- number of abortions and vasectomies be- ney disease and needed a transplant. It Vita Orlando Sinopoli cause recession-battered couples feel they turned out that Bernadette was a perfect cannot afford another mouth to feed. match. So she donated one of her kidneys, Shares with us “They’re telling us, ‘I’ve already put off pay- beginning a long process of reconciliation. a delightful recollection ing my rent, my electric bill,’” said Well, a few weeks ago, 10 years after the Stephanie Poggi, whose organization helps transplant, they remarried. “You’ve already of her memories as a child women pay for abortions. “They’ve run gone through “in sickness and in health,” growing up in through all the options.” explained Bernadette, “so you know each Barack Obama is a natural crowd pleaser, other a lot more.” To which her husband Boston’s “Little Italy” said Mike Lupica in the New York Daily News, added, “And you don’t want to lose each other and a collection of but if he doesn’t cut back on the TV appear- again.” Italian family recipes ances soon, he’ll become “the first Ameri- The Pirandello Lyceum 2009 “I Migliori” can president to suffer from overexposure Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Boston from the homeland. before his 100 days are up.” Jon Friedman Logan Airport, was truly a memorable expe- in Marketwatch.com., thinks by being every- rience. It was the gathering of many promi- Great as Gifts where all the time Obama could be trying to nent Italian Americans. In brief, the food Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH make the press and public so tired of him was great and we were not bored! What’s or order an autographed copy from that they stop scrutinizing his every move- more, the presenters and honorees were not Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 and thereby give him the space he needs to long-winded! Bravo! Bravo! Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling get things done. “When you think about it, AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) Metcalf Hall of the George Sherman Union, 775 Com- monwealth Ave., Boston. For admission costs, res- ervations or more infor- mation, call 617-353-1226 or email [email protected]. For information about the Back in the day when a mal shirts and being wak- music, the question arose, Research Center, visit musician could make a liv- ened late on a weekend “What instrument should www.bu.edu/archives. ing playing music, Lent was night when Babbononno, the kid learn?” Well, I tried ……. The Concord Mu- the lean time of the month. Dad, Uncle Nick or Uncle accordion, piano, guitar, vio- seum presents “Home Cook- Unless you played in a night Paul came home with part or lin, clarinet, flute, saxo- ing at the White House” on club, supper club, restaurant all of their bands expecting phone, trombone, drums and Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. or cocktail lounge, you didn’t a late-night dinner to be trumpet. By the time I was In association with the work during Lent. Most, if served. They complained, in junior high school, I Museum’s special exhibi- not all, social events ended but I never remember hear- played the bugle and decided tion, “Setting the President’s during the Lenten season, ing that they didn’t comply. on its cousin, the trumpet, Table,” food historian Bar- as well as Christian wed- During the war, we moved as my instrument, but like bara Haber will use cook- Noted mystery author ding ceremonies. The gen- from Nanna and Babbo- all the rest, I gave that up, books, memoirs and menus Elizabeth George will give eral business musician that nonno’s house. We actually too. By then, I had reached to tell the fascinating be- a presentation as part of played for the dance bands went from 70 Eutaw Street thirteen, had a job as an hind-the-scenes stories of the Boston University and the function bands to 74 Eutaw Street, two doors usher at the Seville Theater White House meals and “Friends of the Libraries didn’t work during Lent. This away. Considering the fact and was playing CYO and those who cook, serve and Speaker Series” on Tues- meant that you saved for the that we were Italian that park league baseball. I put dine in the public and private day, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. lean weeks in between Ash was far enough. From that all of those stories I had spaces of this unique home. For tickets or more infor- Wednesday and Easter. point on, it was my mother’s heard as a kid on a back The former curator of mation, call 617-353-1226. Babbononno always had job to feed Dad’s fellow mu- burner, and concentrated on the Schlesinger Library at (Photo by two jobs. He was a finish sicians when he brought what I had on my plate, and Harvard, Haber has been Debra Hurford Brown) carpenter (furniture maker) them home unannounced that also included hanging featured on the “Today by day and a musician by on a Friday or Saturday out with my pals on the cor- Show” and “Martha Stewart www.concordmuseum.org. night. His sons followed in night. If Mom was lucky, Dad ner of Eutaw and Brooks Living,” and in “Bon Appetit,” Enjoy! his footsteps. Uncle Paul would have stopped off at the Streets, and later, the cor- the “New Yorker,” and other (Be sure to visit Hilda worked in the printing in- Katz bakery in Chelsea and ner of Bennington and publications. Morrill’s gardening Web site, dustry by day and played bought a dozen bagels to Brooks Streets. For her many contribu- www.bostongardens.com. sax and clarinet at night. bring home and feed the Dad played bass violin, tuba tions to the study of food, she In addition to events covered After World War II, Uncle guys. If they didn’t stop, she and Sousaphone, and by ac- has received prestigious and reported by the columnist, Nick became involved in would put on a pot of maca- cident, I began playing bass. awards from the James “The Socially Set” is compiled union politics by day (vice roni while Dad poured drinks My father had given me les- Beard Foundation and Les from various other sources president of the musicians’ for the guys. My bedroom was sons but I didn’t take them Dames d’Escoffier. such as news and press re- union for 25 years) and an alcove right off the seriously, but I knew the For ticket information, leases, PRNewswire services, played his sax and clarinet kitchen and the noise would rudiments. A neighbor, who call 978-369-9763 or visit etc.) at night. My father began waken me and I would be- played bass, was drafted and teaching machine shop come a part of the im- I took his place in a local during World War II, also. promptu gatherings. Even as band. That was the begin- • Mayor Menino Budget Cut (Continued from Page 2) From 1941 through 1948, he a kid, I loved it. ning and I haven’t stopped City’s long term commit- build a new police station and taught at East Boston High The question that was since. I’ve slowed down to a ment to accelerate academic free up space for commercial School, his old alma mater. paramount in the family crawl, but once a musician, achievement. At the same growth in the heart of Dudley At night he played bass, was, “Would ‘Little John’ always a musician. That time the recommended bud- Square. free lancing for whomever (me) become a musician?” I point in time was 1957, and get makes strong invest- • Protecting homeowners: called, playing whatever hated the term “Little John” here it is 2009, 52 years ments in environmental ini- The recommended budget kind of music was necessary when they mentioned me to later. I seriously studied with tiatives, community develop- provides for safety nets such for the function. After World the outside world. I preferred my father after joining that ment and public safety, by: as credit recovery programs War II ended and he was “Young John” as a refer- local band. My father taught • Investing in education: and improved offerings for discharged from the army, ence, or “John Junior,” but me everything he knew, but The City will preserve hours English Language Learners Babbononno’s youngest son, not “Little John.” When I we were from different gen- at libraries and community and the City is expanding its Uncle Gino, got married and heard this title given to me, erations and I learned from centers while adding or ex- award-winning foreclosure gave up music, opting only I felt like a character in the others a more contemporary panding six K-8 schools, five prevention efforts through for a day job. story of Robin Hood. approach to pop music and pilot schools, and three com- the Leading the Way III hous- This is the environment I As I said, the question that jazz. Dad didn’t stand in my munity learning sites. ing agenda. grew up in, surrounded by was often asked concerned way, nor did Babbononno. • Ensuring public safety: • Being efficient: From a musicians and the stories whether I would become a They just watched as I per- To preserve the number of major energy retrofit of Bos- that glorified the craft. At musician. Actually, I loved fected my skills and gave me officers on the street, the ton City Hall and the Boston Sunday dinner, I would lis- the lifestyle I was exposed to, advice when they thought it Police Department is decen- Public Library’s main branch ten to the tales they would but I didn’t play an instru- was necessary. tralizing various specialized to more targeted efficiency spin. Even as a child, I knew ment. From the time I was The advice that I paid units, expanding Safe Street improvements at commu- those yarns improved after six or seven, I was sent to attention to concerned ob- teams and redeploying bike nity centers and schools, the a second glass of wine. Babbononno to learn how to taining a day job and playing units. budget supports a major re- But, I listened and drank read music. I sat in front of music on the side. I gradu- • Moving forward: With duction of the City’s overall in every word. At times as a music stand, read the les- ated college in 1960, was construction slowed across carbon footprint. Additionally, I approached my teen years, son, sang out the notes and hired to teach drafting and the country, the City is mov- the City will plant 400 new I would feel sorry for Babbo- beat out the rhythm, all at design in the Boston Schools ing forward on a $1.5 billion street trees and invest $9 nonno because arthritis had the same time. Babbononno and played music at night. five year capital plan includ- million in park improve- forced him to give up play- sat next to me conducting Actually, playing music ing a $31 million project to ments throughout FY 10. ing drums and guitar, and the lesson with a ruler. before this (along with work- he, like I, just listened to the Everytime I made a mis- ing at the Seville Theater) stories. He reminisced and take, I got the ruler off the enabled me to pay my own • Flaherty (Continued from Page 2) I dreamed of the day I would knuckles. (By the time I was way through college, and own ing the delivery of crucial across the city understand play in a band with my dad ten, I had the knuckles of a a car. Later, music paid for city services. For example, that current fiscal problems and uncles. prize fighter.) This method of three more degrees, two the city merged its transpor- will require budget saving Added to the stories about learning music was called masters and a doctorate. tation and public works solutions. And we even un- playing with bands and Solfeggio. It was invented in After I was married, it paid departments 24 months ago derstand that some people musicians who were char- Italy centuries ago and is for the house I still live in. in order to reduce costs will lose their jobs. What we acters, were the comments used today in just about I guess Babbononno, Dad, and eliminate duplication. don’t understand is the ra- Nanna, my mother, and my every music school and con- and especially my God Today, we still have a Chief tionale being employed to aunts had. They would com- servatory in the world. father, Uncle Nick was right of Public Works & Transpor- reach those decisions, plain about having to press Once Babbononno declared all along. tation, a Deputy Commis- which underscores the im- tuxedoes, starch white for- that I was proficient with GOD BLESS AMERICA sioner of Public Works and a portant point that the city Transportation Commis- has not been forthcoming or — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — SACRED HEART OF JESUS sioner on our payroll, with transparent with its plans & ST. JUDE no savings or improved city for layoffs. Unless the ratio- THE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be services to show for it. This nale was to punish those adored, glorified, loved and pre- served throughout the world now duplicative management workers who failed to cower Johnny Christy and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus does not make sense from to the Mayor’s bullying tac- pray for us. St. Jude, worker of a budget perspective or a tics he used for a wage miracles pray for us. St. Jude help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say structural perspective. But freeze. The Administration Orchestra this prayer 9 times a day, by the 8th enacting structural reform has a responsibility to come day your prayer will be answered. and recognizing opportunity up with a plan to fill the bud- It has never been known to fail. for effective consolidation get deficit and they have an Publication must be promised. My MUSIC FOR ALL prayers have been answered. does make good budget obligation to open up that OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 A.D.L. sense. planning process to all in- Residents and workers vested parties.” Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS NEWS BRIEFS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings (FROM ITALIAN by Sal Giarratani NEWSPAPERS AND tions unanswered surrounding voter fraud OTHER PUBLICATIONS) and the use of state and federal taxpayer Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco monies for political purposes. Recently, two whistleblowers who once worked for ACORN testified under oath before Congress that ITALIANS LIVING AND WORKING ABROAD. Italian cor- the group took money to intimidate outfits porations continue to operate abroad, increasingly so, along like Carlyle Group and H&R Block and indispensable personnel and skilled workers. The number worked awful close to the Obama campaign. of Italians living abroad, for work reasons, is staggeringly According to a Bill O’Reilly story, the NY high. Italian citizens residing abroad, as of April 2008, were Times reporter Stephanie Strom was getting 3,734,425. About 545 of these are young men below age 35, real close to linking the Obama folks to mostly scattered in Europe. Italian emigration heads preva- ACORN through Project Vote. Obama worked lently versus Euro-American lands; 56.7% live in Europe for Project Vote in the ‘90s. Questions of il- and 37.7% in America. The others, 5.4%, live in Oceania Florence Johnson and daughter, Carol legality arose of voter registrations. The (3.4%), in Africa (1.3%), and in Asia (0.8%). The country Mercuri at the April 4 dedication of the Times stopped dead in its tracks and one of with most Italians is Germany (600,443), followed by Charlestown Vietnam Memorial Monu- the whistleblowers named Anita MonCrief Argentina (544,037) and Switzerland (507,943). According ment. Florence, A Gold Star Mother lost received a voicemail from the NY Times re- to recent statistical data, the Italian Region with most her son Edward Johnson on August 27, porter on October 21, 2008: “Hi Anita, it’s emigrants is Sicily (629,114 living abroad), followed by the 1967, when he was killed in action. Stephanie. I’ve just been asked by my Region of Campania (395,064), Calabria (328,910), and (Photo by Sal Giarratani) bosses to stand down … They want me to Lazio (308,966). The municipality with the most people resi- CHARLESTOWN DEDICATED hold off on coming to Washington. Sorry, I dent abroad is Rome (207,769), followed by Milan (41,894) VIETNAM MEMORIAL take my orders from higher ups.” The Times and by Napoli (32,179). Italian nationals living abroad are Last year, the members of the Abraham ended up running an ACORN story on parti- primarily Southerners, namely Sicily, Calabria and Lincoln, Post 11, G.A.R. set about to create sanship but stopped there. Campania which lead the list. We must keep in mind a Charlestown Vietnam Memorial outside As Bill O’Reilly stated, “The motto of the that a little more than 2 million come from the Southern their post on Green Street at Memorial Hall. New York Times is “all the news that’s fit to Regions and the Islands, a little over 1 million from the The idea became a reality on April 4 when print.” “Standing down” on a story with presi- Northern Regions, and about 540,000 from the central a monument was dedicated to Charles- dential implications does not seem to fit Regions. The Italian presence abroad means language town’s fallen brothers and all who served that motto. Or am I wrong?” and culture courses. The Italian Foreign Ministry promoted with them in Southeast Asia. The names ROXBURY RESIDENTS RILED 34,689 of these courses in the school year 2006/2007, and faces of the six Townies who died in ABOUT REJECTED PROJECT for a total enrolment of nearly 650,000 students while action are now a part of this memorial. Roxbury planning officials recently de- working with the Dante Alighieri Society, and an additional Sp. 4 Lawrence Borden, US Army; Lcpl. manded to know why their recommendation 200,000 students were also enrolled. The ‘Foundation Edward Johnson, USMC; Sp. 4 William was ignored at a packed Roxbury meeting Migrantes’ that published the data after extensive inter- McNamara, US Army; Lcpl. David Pugh, with Boston Redevelopment Authority direc- views, points out the lifestyles of the emigrants who USMC; Lt. Michael Quinn, USMC and Cap- tor John Palmieri who delivered an expla- remain close to their religion; some have been able tain Francis Powers, US Army. nation why the city withdrew its support of improve their socio-economic status. They own their A standing room only crowd showed up for Elma Lewis Partners for the Ruggles Place own home, and quite a few own a second home in Italy the dedication on a windy Saturday morn- project. The proposed $440 million mixed– where they spend their vacations. They also keep in ing to remember these six men and all who use project on the city’s vacant Parcel 3 was touch with the events in Italy, read Italian newspapers, served in that conflict. As the monument approved by the BRA and than later with- and lastly watch the programs on RAI/TV International, says, “We will never forget the sacrifice you drawn. Because developers for the project of course! made for your country.” failed to deliver on financing. He said the THE ACORN FELL FAR FROM TREE? decision was not based on politics. The FOREIGNERS LIVING IN ITALY An update. As of Janu- As far as conservatives go, ACORN, or the Roxbury Strategic Master Plan Oversight ary 2008, the foreign residents in Italy were 3,432,651, as association of Community Organizations for Committee, the 15 member panel appointed by ISTAT data (statistical agency). As compared to the pre- Reform Now is the devil incarnate. ACORN by Mayor Tom Menino passed a motion to vious year, the increase was 493,729 (16.8%), quite a sig- seems to always get into the news. Ques- ask the BRA to reconsider its decision. nificant increment. The immigrating Romanians alone (2007) were a staggering 283,078 (plus 82.7%). Of all the foreign residents in Italy, 457,000 were born in Italy. The • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Italian Census Bureau reports that in 2001 the foreign the license was a very nice Italian, My Father’s Jewish. lion commercial and resi- immigrants were only 160,000. Of all the foreign residents, one of him and his girlfriend. I’m in Therapy. I thought all dential project have also the minors are a whopping 767,000, about ½ of all the for- NATO Backs Obama War that was missing was and been unable to get more eign residents. Also, 62.5% of the immigrants reside in Minus Troops I’m running for state rep. money to restart the stalled the Northern Regions (where all kinds of jobs are aplenty), European nations praised After all, who in their right project. 25% in Central Italy, and the rest (12.5%) in the Mezzogiorno President Obama’s new mind right now wants to Passoni Get Together (deep South!). Afghan strategy but held run for office? Few of them Get’s ‘Em Together their ground, no ground need worry about Howie Third Suffolk candidate troops. Obama praised NATO Carr when they seem to be Susan Passoni running for allies for supporting Amer- whacking themselves pretty Speaker DiMasi’s old House ica’s new strategy. He did good lately. Aaron seems to seat held a very successful some quick spinning saying love politics and does know fundraising get together the 5,000 trainers and police his Politics 101. recently at 28 Degrees on was a “strong down payment: Filene’s Basement Appleton Street in Boston’s REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS toward securing Afghani- Looks Like it’s Headed South End. It was a standing stan. What else can he for Sub Basement room only crowd as Passoni’s Vending Machine Concession say? Filene’s Basement the campaign continues onto the The Massachusetts Port Authority (the “Authority”), owner and operator of Michelwitz: famed bargain store in May 19 primary. Boston - Logan International Airport (the “Airport”) is issuing a Request for The Italian Kid Downtown Boston is looking Along the 3rd Suffolk Proposals (“RFP”) from qualified firms, organizations or concessions Running For State Rep for cash as vendors press the Campaign Trail operators interested in entering into a non-exclusive Vending Concession I met Aaron about a retailer for late bills. Bank- The race for state repre- Agreement for the installation, operation and maintenance of food & beverage month ago for coffee at ruptcy appears looming on sentative became a little vending concession machines at certain locations within the Airport, L.G. Hanscom Field, the Fish Pier, Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, Logan Express Contrada’s, the place to hang the near horizon. The re- less crowded when Ryan Facilities (Peabody, Braintree and Framingham), Cargo Facilities, Limo out in the North End. Like tailer recently closed nearly Higginson decided to with- Pool and Taxi Pool locations as further described in the RFP. The term of Cheers, this place knows one-third of all its stores. draw from the race for the Vending Concession Agreement is anticipated to commence no later both your name and what The flagship Downtown state rep in the 3rd Suf- than November 1, 2009 and extend for five years, unless sooner terminated you eat. I had never met Crossing store had repre- folk District. Meanwhile, the by the Authority. Michelwitz before. When I sented about 20 percent of Asian American Civic Copies of the Request for Proposals may be obtained online at the Authority’s saw him, he came across the chain’s sales remains Association has organized a website address, http://www.massport.com/business/reque.aspx or by like a young Italian guy. He closed due to stalled devel- debate on Tuesday, April 21 contacting the Massachusetts Port Authority, Airport Business Office, One had a North End Italian ac- opment. There’s no telling from noon to 1:30 pm at the Harborside Drive, Suite 200S, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. The Authority cent. He wore Italian clothes. when and if Filene’s Base- AACA building located at 87 will conduct a Pre-Submission Conference and Limited Site Tour on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 10:30am at the Massachusetts Port Authority, He was Italian. Aaron told ment will ever return to the Tyler Street in Chinatown. Media Room, 2nd Floor Old Tower, Boston-Logan International Airport, me his mother was about corner of Washington and The four Democratic candi- East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909. RSVP is required by one eight Italian which Summer Streets. The hole dates, Brian Ross, Lucy May 8, 2009 on the RSVP form included with the RFP. makes him one sixteenth in the ground could become Rivera, Aaron Michelwitz Copies of sealed proposals must be received by the Authority at or prior to or as they say in the North part of the Freedom Trail and Susan Passoni and in- 2:00pm local time on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the office of Mr. Michael End, just plain Italian. He’s soon. “Come see the giant dependent John Keith will be Grieco, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Massachusetts Port Authority, young, smart and person- hole in the ground, if you participating. Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S, East Boston, MA able. A good candidate. look hard enough you can The winner of the Demo- 02128-2909 in accordance with the terms of the RFP. The Authority reserves Two weeks ago I had to see Orange Line trains go cratic primary on Tues- the right to accept or to reject any or all proposals, for any reason, to laugh when I saw that ad by.” day, May 19 will take on withdraw or amend the Request for Proposals at any time, to initiate for an upcoming one-man Filene’s Basement was Independent John Keith negotiations with one or more Proposers, to modify or amend with the consent of the Proposer prior to acceptance, to waive any informality and comedy show this summer hoping to re-open in Down- and Republican David to effect any agreement otherwise, all as the Authority in its sole judgment at the Cutler Majestic The- town later this year but Trumbell in the June 16 may deem to be in its best interest. ater. It read: My Mother’s developers of the $700 mil- special election. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009 Page 15

• Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) sometimes up to 14 months. their act together before it’s EXTRA Innings It is a timeline hopefully too late. While I was there leading to freedom from ad- the residents made me by Sal Giarratani dictions and proper psych lunch, including some great meds if necessary. Also help pizza ghena. It isn’t often both Gene Doherty and Guy ern day standards. Wonder is given to get folks moving that people get a chance to Cammarata, founders of the why the New York Yankees again. Help with job place- undo mistakes and to learn Parkway Little League will didn’t go for him? He was a ments or educational goals better ways to cope with life. be honored this year. bargain in the free agency are also available. I saw few there at the Last year, the Parkway All- market. The Braves’ are I’ve been inside many house who viewed them- Stars were the 2008 Massa- hoping this is their come- group homes over the years, selves as victims — they chusetts State Champions. back season. and Meridian House to me were survivors. Most were They didn’t make it to the is definitely one of the nic- trying to reach the day when Little League World Series Whitey Lockman est out there. A beautiful they could walk down the getting cut short at the New Bites the Dust home not a community jail front stairs and rejoin life England Regional Tourna- Whitey Lockman, the NY and the people are residents again. It’s not easy giving up ment in Bristol, Connecti- Giants player who set the of both the house and the addictions or dealing with cut. Both the major league stage for Bobby Thomson’s community. Most of them life’s curveballs. The young All-Stars and the minor pennant winning homerun are young folks living at people I met weren’t that league Twins will also be against the Brooklyn Dodg- Meridian. They’ve been de- much different than other honored. My nephew Jacob ers in 1951 and who played toured in life and are now young people except for the Schaefer played on the mi- in two World Series at the given a second chance to get part of having their own pa- nor league White Sox and is Polo Grounds passed away role officers. They aren’t by- looking forward to another recently at 82. He spent over standers at the houses — LEGAL NOTICE Jacob Schaefer year of baseball. 50 years in baseball as a everyone has a job and is ex- The day before the parade, player for 15 years and as a TO: NATALYA LEWIS pected to perform it. Parkway Little League the league will hold its 2nd manager, coach, executive 52 LAWN ST One young woman who had CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 Season Almost Here Annual Parkway Little and scout. Lockman was a signed up to do chores hadn’t Parkway Little League is League Opening Nite Gala at lefty line drive hitter. In B&B TOWING HAS HAD IN done any. She was asked about to kick off the 2009 the Boston Elks Lodge on 1958, he was still with the THEIR POSSESSION YOUR what gives and she said she 1998 DODGE DURANGO VIN season with an opening day Morrel Street in West Rox- Giants in San Francisco. was waiting for someone to parade on April 18. Over 900 bury. For more information He also played with the #1B4AS28Y6WF16083 SINCE tell her what to do. I broke 07-03-2008 AFTER DUE NOTICE kids are getting ready and please call, Dave Greenwood Cardinals, Orioles and THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN into the conversation and according to League presi- at 617-828-2781. Reds. He had a lifetime .279 CLAIMED, THIS VEHICLE WILL BE told the young lady that we dent Joe Pettipas this year’s average and managed the SOLD PRIVATE AUCTION AT are all waiting to be told what opening day parade is go- Derek Lowe Impressive Chicago Cubs from 1972 to B&B TOWING, 50 MOONEY ST., to do, but sometimes we just ing to be huge. The Dedham on Opening Day 1974. CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138. have to do it ourselves. It’s Derek Lowe started off the Middle School Marching Sheffield Now a SUBMITTED BY called self-empowerment. Band and the Boston 2009 season looking pretty MICHAEL SORRENTINO Eventually that is what those good going eight innings, no Mets Outfielder FOR Fireman’s Band will both be 30 residents at Meridian runs and 13 groundball outs. Gary Sheffield, 40, is now B&B TOWING marching the parade route House are learning on a daily later this month. Steve His sinker was sinking and playing for the NY Mets at basis. The hope is when Slyne will be this year’s pa- when it does he can look Citi Field. His uncle Dwight LEGAL NOTICE these residents all walk out rade Grand Marshal and like the legendary Sandy “Doc” Gooden, a former Cy of that house free and clear Commonwealth of Massachusetts Koufax. The last four sea- Young Award winner started The Trial Court to re-start their lives as free sons for the LA Dodgers he with the Mets over 25 years Probate and Family Court people again. LEGAL NOTICE was a hard luck pitcher. He’s ago. Back when the two best Docket No. Ml08P5533Gl1 won 15 or more games ev- pitchers in baseball were In the Matter Of: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Melvin J Sallen The Trial Court ery year for the Dodgers but Doc Gooden and Roger Of: NEWTON, MA LEGAL NOTICE Probate and Family Court Department thanks to poor run support Clemens. MIDDLESEX Division Middlesex Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Docket No. 09W0643 loses almost as many. His Brewers Say Goodbye 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court ERA is pretty good for mod- Cambridge, MA 02141 Probate and Family Court Department Summons By Publication to Trot Nixon (617) 768-5800 MIDDLESEX Division Fabiana Constantino Neves, Plaintiff Docket No. 08D-3098CR1 v. Veteran outfielder Trot NOTICE OF PETITION Gilmar Goulart, Defendant FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN Summons By Publication LEGAL NOTICE Nixon was releases by the To the above named Defendant: Gilmar Milwaukee Brewers by OF MENTALLY ILL PERSON Phillip L. Renzullo, Plaintiff Goulart. TO: LOURIVAL A. DIAG To the above name ward, his/her spouse, v. A complaint has been presented to this 43 OLIVER ST Brewers manager Ken and heirs apparent or presumptive, a peti- Eryln G. Aparante, Defendant Court by the Plaintiff, Fabiana Constantino Macha who also managed tion has been filed in the above captioned To the above named Defendant: SOMERVILLE, MA 02143 Neves, seeking sole physical and legal cus- Nixon for four years in the matter alleging that said ward of NEWTON, A Complaint has been presented to this tody, child support and health insurance for B&B TOWING HAS HAD IN MA is a mentally ill person and requesting Court by the Plaintiff, Phillip L. Renzullo, the minor child Stephanie Neves Goulart THEIR POSSESSION YOUR Red Sox farm system. Nixon that Elise J Cherny of Newton, MA., and Ira seeking a modification. born August 15, 1999. has 137 home runs and B Sallen of New York, NY or some other suit- You are required to serve upon Phillip You are required to serve upon Jose 1989 GMC SIERRA PU VIN able person be appointed guardian of the L. Renzullo - plaintiff - whose address is Macedo - attorney for plaintiff - whose #2GTEK14K6K1537870 SINCE 555 RBIs with a .274 aver- person; and property to serve With Surety. 30 Eunice Circle, Wakefield, MA 01880 your address is 392 Cambridge Street, Cam- 12-26-2008. AFTER DUE NOTICE age over 12 seasons, 10 in IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, answer on or before June 1, 2009. If you fail bridge, Mass 02141 your answer on or be- THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN Boston. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE to do so, the court will proceed to the hear- fore June 15, 2009. If you fail to do so, the CLAIMED, THIS VEHICLE WILL BE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT ing and adjudication of this action. You are court will proceed to the hearing and adju- New Saver AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN also required to file a copy of your answer in dication of this action. You are also required SOLD AT A PRIVATE AUCTION AT O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON the office of the Register of this Court at to file a copy of your answer in the office of B&B TOWING, 50 MOONEY ST., Not Saving at Moment MAY 4, 2009. Cambridge. the Register of this Court at Cambridge. CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138. New Brewers’ closer WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DIGANGI, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, WITNESS, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, SUBMITTED BY ESQUIRE, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, this First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, this Trevor Hoffman, the all time th MICHAEL SORRENTINO Date: April 6, 2009 26 day of March 2009. 31st day of March 2009. saves leader just went on FOR Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E DeCristofaro Tara E DeCristofaro the DL. Register of Probate Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court B&B TOWING LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI09D0954DR Docket No. MI09D0890DR Docket No. 08D3956DV1 Docket No. 07D2440DV1 Docket No. MI09D0796DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION PUBLICATION PUBLICATION PUBLICATION PUBLICATION HECTOR PERDOMO, FRANCIS MUGERWA, JANE FRANCES NAMAKULA, BETTY JOSEPH, ANNETTE J. McDONOUGH, Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff V. V. V. V. V. KENYA DeJESUS AKA TENISHA SHANA MUGERWA JOHNNY JAMES FANIEL III ELIE BARGELLON JOSEPH, MICHAEL H. McDONOUGH, KENYA DeJESUS PERDOMO, AKA TENISHA LAY, Defendant Defendant Defendant Defendant Defendant To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: A Complaint has been presented to this A Complaint has been presented to this A Complaint has been presented to A Complaint has been presented to this A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff, Jane Frances Court by the Plaintiff, Betty Joseph, seek- this Court by the Plaintiff, Annette J. Court by the Plaintiff, Hector Perdomo, Court by the Plaintiff, Francis Mugerwa, Namakula, seeking a DIVORCE. ing a DIVORCE. McDonough, seeking a DIVORCE. seeking a DIVORCE. seeking a DIVORCE. An Automatic Restraining Order has been An Automatic Restraining Order has been An Automatic Restraining Order has been An Automatic Restraining Order has been An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. You are required to serve upon Joshua L. You are required to serve upon Linda You are required to serve upon David B. You are required to serve upon Kathy-Ann You are required to serve upon Brailey Goldstein, Esq. - attorney for plaintiff - whose R. Taffet, Esq. - attorney for plaintiff - Feldman, Esq. - attorney for plaintiff - whose Hart, Esq. - attorney for plaintiff - whose E. Newton, Esq. - attorney for plaintiff - whose address is 6 Beacon St., Suite 210, Boston, whose address is 150 Cochituate Rd., address is 11 Beacon St., Suite 1100, Boston, address is 294 Washington St., 5th Floor, address is B354 Prospect St., Cambridge, MA 02108 your answer on or before June 8, Framingham, MA 01701 your answer on or MA 02108 your answer on or before May Boston, MA 02108 your answer on or be- MA 02139 your answer on or before 2009. If you fail to do so, the court will pro- before May 26, 2009. If you fail to do so, the 26, 2009. If you fail to do so, the court will fore June 1st, 2009. If you fail to do so, the May 26, 2009. If you fail to do so, the court ceed to the hearing and the adjudication of court will proceed to the hearing and the proceed to the hearing and the adjudica- court will proceed to the hearing and the will proceed to the hearing and the adjudi- this action. You are also required to file a adjudication of this action. You are also tion of this action. You are also required to adjudication of this action. You are also cation of this action. You are also required to copy of your answer in the office of this Court required to file a copy of your answer in the file a copy of your answer in the office of this required to file a copy of your answer in the file a copy of your answer in the office of this at CAMBRIDGE. office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. Court at CAMBRIDGE. office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. Court at CAMBRIDGE. Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this 26 day of March, 2009. 16th day of March, 2009. 17th day of March, 2009. 23 day of March, 2009. 17th day of March, 2009. Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 17, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

their skills and abilities. This New Breed of Boxers. As the Celtics play a good getting off to a start that is Future Champions, and portion of their first round the polar opposite of his time Contenders, such as Mark playoff series this coming in the NHL. Thomas is fa- DeLuca of Duxbury, Manny week, it’s good to remember mous for recalling all the Antonio Lopes of Marshfield that the C’s were one of only minor league teams he / Brockton, Donnie Orr of three teams to finish the played for prior to making it South Boston, Danny regular season having won at big with the Bruins. But his O’Connor of Framingham, least 60 games. first piece, which appeared on Jason Pires of New Bedford, Yes, that is off somewhat his 35th birthday (April 15), Edwin Rodriquez of Worces- from last year when the team was available worldwide ter, and many others future finished 66-16 but this year’s on the paper’s web site. That stars that we have. Keep regular season edition put was a preview but the rest Alert, and Keep Punching. together a fine run — espe- contain post-game thoughts The Rocky Marciano cially when you consider the and reflections. Night at TKO Shea’s in injuries to Kevin Garnett, THE NATION’S BEST — Brockton. April 22, 2009, Brian Scalabrine and Leon That’s who they are, the Left to right, World Champion Great Carmen Basilio, starts 6:00pm. Put on by Den- Powe. members of this year’s Tinker Picot, World Champion Great Tony DeMarco, nis Marrese. Peter To hear people some people Boston University men’s Charles Babe Wood. Marciano will be there too. tell it, the Celtics won’t make hockey team who returned to Fight films of Rocky much of a run in the playoss the Hub victorious as the Here in Massachusetts, ing. The Boston Garden had Marciano. this year — unless Garnett NCAA Division I champions. we have had some of the it’s first event on November “Fans of Boxing!” You are is able to perform throughout The dramatic conclusion, greatest promoters, from the 17, 1928 when Dick “Honey- the greatest. You support the playoffs. But that might with the Terriers scoring World of Boxing; Alphabeti- boy” Finnegan of Boston, Boxing. Where the greatest not necessarily be the case. two goals to tie in the final cally there’s been, John defeated reigning World sports fans exist. Along with KG’s absence might have ac- minute plus the winner in OT Buckley, John Gagliardi, Featherweight Champion the greatest fighters. To tually made the team stron- to claim a 4-3 victory over Tex Rickard, Sam Andre Routis of France, in Dave Gemelli and Steve ger — so that when and if he Miami of Ohio, proved once Silverman, Fred Valenti, a ten round non-title match. Acunto of New York. Keep does return he may be rejoin- again that there is high Rip Valenti. In recent years, The Boston Garden was up the great work that you ing a better team than when drama in athletics. there have been some other designed by Promoter Tex do. he left. We wonder how many writ- great new Promoters. Rich Rickard, and originally Now to Congressman “Definitely, we’d be a better ers covering the game had Cappiello cousin of the great called the Boston Madison Stephen Lynch, “Thank team without Kevin there,” literally written off BU, espe- Rocky Marciano, and Al Square Garden. This exclu- you.” Thank you for all you said Paul Pierce after turning cially when Miami scored late Valenti, son of Fred Valenti, sive complex was built, with do, for the Boxing World. On in a 36-minute effort in the in the third period to claim a and grandson, of the great boxing in mind. Boston, and April 26, 2009 in Brockton, next to last home game of two-goal lead at 3-1. It’s a trib- Rip Valenti. Jimmy Massachusetts, a City and The great Rocky Marciano the regular season. “But so ute to the BU players that they Connors of New Bedford says State of many great fighters. will have the Brockton Post many guys are really coming did not hang their heads at of Rip Valenti that Rip was Many of the greatest and Office dedicated, to this along and developing. So that point but continued to a good promoter, who was best in world boxing history, great sports legend Rocky maybe it’s been a blessing challenge the rest of the way, honest, and very good to the fought right here. World Marciano. The Bill to do so disguise that he’s been out. thereby pulling off the upset. fighters. There’s also Champion Greats, and Con- was ushered through by the You don’t want anybody to be And at that point that’s what Jimmy Burchfield of Rhode tenders, like the great Honorable Congressman hurt but we’ve had an oppor- it was. Even though BU en- Island, promoter of many Heavyweight Champion of Stephen Lynch. Thank you. tunity to see the emergence tered the game as the favor- fights, right here in Massa- the World, The Boston Rocky is the only Heavy- of Glen Davis, Rondo — who’s ite, as the nation’s number chusetts. Many fights were Strongboy John L. weight Champion to retire really been playing superb one ranked team, when the at the Boston Garden, in Sullivan. Then there’s been undefeated, with a 49-0-0, basketball — as well as Terriers fell behind by two the famed North End. This Sal Bartolo, Bob Benoit, 43 knockout record. This Perkins.” goals with a little over four Sports Mecca has enter- Steve Collins, Tony event will be at 2:00 pm. He continued: “Who knows minutes to play, their come- tained the Boxing World, DeMarco, Joe DeNucci, Also the President of the if those guys would nave been back surely qualifies as an with many of the greatest Rocky Marciano, Paul Brockton Historical Society stepping up the way they have upset. Boxing matches in fight his- Pender, Marvelous Marvin Lawrence Siskind is to be if Kevin had been out there. With literally one minute to tory. The Boston Garden is Hagler, Tony Petronelli, commended for his work, he Hopefully he’ll get back out go BU was behind by a pair of “still here.” Now called T.D. Tony Shucco, Tommy put into this project. there healthy and these guys goals. At that point how many Banknorth Garden. Com- Collins, Iron Mike Pusateri, Happy Birthdays, to our will have the their confidence would have believed that batants in the two fights of Bobby Covino, Robbie Family, “The BOXER Fam- going. Whatever role we ask the Terriers would not only go the Century, were World Simms, Drake Thadzi, ily!”. Happy Birthdays on them to play when Kevin gets on to tie but win the game? Welterweight Champion Freddie Roach, Micky March, 9th Jerry Forte, & back, hopefully they will play Let’s be honest, no one watch- Great Tony DeMarco, AKA Ward and the many, many Jackie Brady, 19th Pat Long it with the confidence they ing on TV, from the stands Leonardo Liotta of Boston’s others, who have made their & Manny Lopes, 25th Emily did when he was out.” or from the press box. But the North End, and the other presence felt on Earth. They Harney, 29th John Vena. On It would have been easy players and veteran coach World Champion Great provided fight fans, with April, 5th Kenny Butler, 8th for the Celtics to fall back on Jack Parker never gave up Carmen Basilio of New some of the best Boxing Bob Hayden & Joe the “KG is out” theme down and that why the improbable York. These two fight war- matches, in sports history. Possidento, 9 th Calvin the stretch but that is some- became possible and why the riors are forever etched in Our great Boxing Commis- Brown, 10th Bob Benoit, 12th thing that the C’s refused to championship trophy rests World Boxing History to- sioners, their Staff, Promot- Billy Skinner, 16th Mickey do. The result is an enviable on Commonwealth Avenue gether, for eternity. Both ers, managers, officials, and Flynn, 23rd Jim Melvin, 26th regular season record ex- today. displayed courage, tenacity, all others of the world of box- Ron Borges. Don’t forget celled only by Cleveland and A GOOD TIME — One of the and the Heart of a Lion. Both ing are working to move Box- when you see these great the L.A. Lakers. nice things about having did so in Boston on Novem- ing forward, in a positive di- individuals give them a be- “We’re a team that really playoff berths determined a ber 30, 1955, and also in rection, discussing all rel- lated Happy Birthday wish, doesn’t make excuses, “ said bit early is that those who New York on June 10, 1955. evant issues of Boxing. We and God Bless you all. Pierce. “We feel that this is cover sports can afford to be- Promoters Sam Silverman, have many new Warriors, what we’re supposed to do come a little light-hearted and Rip Valenti shined that are anxious to demon- (win games) regardless of our before the serious action of in this Golden Era of Box- strate to the fans of Boxing, injuries and the guys we put the playoffs begins. Thus, it out there. We’ve definitely brought a smiles when we been tested with the injuries saw Paul Pierce and Zdeno that we’ve had to work with Chara depicted in the Globe but we got guys that are more as how they might look in than capable. If anything, alternate lives — with Pierce we’re made we didn’t get the portrayed in a Bruins uni- number one seed (in the East- form and Chara in a Celtics ern conference — it went to one. They were interesting Cleveland). enough that one might want TIM THOMAS SPORTS- to consider having them WRITER — Maybe Tim Tho- made into posters. Sold with mas is starting his prepara- proceeds going to the chari- tions for life after hockey. table foundations runs by the Well, that might be one way Bruins and Celtics, I bet to look at the latest endeavor they’d make a bundle. for Thomas, the B’s top MORE THAN A MASTERFUL goaltender. On the eve of the MOMENT — Just wonder- first playoff game against the ing but was it perhaps some- Canadiens Thomas debuted what more than a coinci- as a sportswriter, writing a dence that a golfer named Congressman Stephen Lynch, his uncle John Lynch, and blog for USA Today. Angel won the Masters on his father, the great Francis “Pops” Lynch. Manny Antonio Lopes His career in journalism is Easter Sunday.