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The Annual St. Anthony's Feast held in filled with many food vendors and guests Boston’s North End drew thousands upon enjoying the sights and sounds of the thousands to celebrate the two saints, festivities. To view additional photos see St. Anthony and St. Lucy. The streets were page 8. (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) Respect the Working Man and Woman You Deserve a Rest!!! by Preserving Their Jobs by David Trumbull As I sit in a comfortable life, security, and even luxu- we are to have the oil to fuel chair in my air-conditioned ries the envy of princes in our economy. Someone has News Briefs office today the outdoor tem- an earlier age. The bright, to hoe and weed to keep by Sal Giarratani perature is expected to reach hardworking, and daring Whole Foods (whole-pay- the mid-90s. As my fingers men and women of Wall check we call it my house) move across the keyboard Street and other financial stocked with the organic Downtown Crossing Chiming Away the overhead light reflects markets created new and fruit and vegetables we love I was in Downtown Boston the other day and off my freshly manicured innovative ways to maximize to consume. while standing on Summer Street I listened to nails and the cuff links in wealth and gave us the most American policy for 20 those chimes ringing on the old Filene’s Build- my soft clean white shirt. As prosperous society the world years or more has been to ing. The chimes were playing, “On a clear day, I think of my relative com- has known, and one in maximize imports and pay you can see forever.” Only trouble, it wasn’t a fort I remember that I enjoy which wealth, has been for them with credit. We clear day and I could just make out Winter ease because other men distributed more widely import oil from the Near and Street. It is, by the way, so depressing to walk and women are out in the than ever before. In sum, Middle-East rather than around Downtown Crossing and remember heat and sun doing dirty our financial markets — at drill our own abundant sup- the way it once was. Back in the day, it was backbreaking work. And that least when left alone — do plies. We have some of the like taking a trip to New York City and shop- is why we set aside the first a bully job of managing largest tracks of fertile land, ping in Manhattan. However, that was then, Monday in September as wealth. But they do not cre- yet we import food from this is now. If it wasn’t for the street vendors, Labor Day. ate wealth. Ultimately you sources so dubious that this area could be called Death Valley. Of course, Labor Day hon- have to make it (manu- many of us do not consume Once again, I passed by the former Barnes & ors all workers, not only facturing), mine it (digging raw vegetables unless we Nobles and remembered when the place was those who do manual labor. or drilling), or grow it (agri- can ascertain their origin. Grant’s Department Store. I heard the reason But it is good to remind our- culture). Someone has to And as for manufacturing — this former bookstore is still vacant is because selves from time to time of build houses for the eco- just go into Walmart and try the owner of the property is charging too much the necessity of manual la- nomic indicators to register to find something — any- to rent it to anyone. I read somewhere that City bor. Ordinary Americans an increase in housing Hall was trying to get the owner to lower the today enjoy necessities of starts. Some has to drill if (Continued on Page 14) rent but I don’t think that idea went anywhere. The owner can charge what ever he wants. The last thing we need in Downtown Boston is City Hall pushing rent control to fill empty store Mayor’s Column fronts. The city should concentrate on doing by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston something about that hole in the ground before Every fall Boston welcomes thousands leading academic institutions. Students it metastasizes the entire shopping district. of new young residents to the city, bring- come here from across the country and I remember how great the area was in its ing with them the excitement, antici- around the globe to study and they all heyday back in the 50s and 60s with all those pation, and promise of a new school contribute to Boston’s diverse and (Continued on Page 14) year. With 34 colleges and universities, Boston is home to some of the nation’s (Continued on Page 2)

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• Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) vibrant culture. Whether liv- whenever possible. If you see ing on campus or in one of anything suspicious, call the city’s neighborhoods, we 911. You can also use social want to ensure that stu- media to follow Boston Police dents and neighbors enjoy Department and other pub- a smooth transition this lic safety agencies to get fall so that everyone can timely updates on important enjoy all that Boston has to safety information in your offer, throughout the year. neighborhood. AT HOME IN OLD ROME, LA FAMIGLIA Just as our universities do While students come to During primitive times in accepted into the household their strong family ties, a great job of educating our Boston primarily to study, I ancient Rome, the family or of her husband or his father, there seems to be one young students, we must encourage them to take “familia” was considered to she was considered pro- consistent trait that was also educate the students this great opportunity to be all of those persons living tected by his household gods. evident throughout all of about their rights as tenants explore and experience liv- under a single roof. These Her dowry also became the Roman history; the capacity and their responsibility to ing in a world class city. Bos- people came under the property of the family head. for obedience to the family be a good neighbor. In ton is home to some of the rule of the father, who was When the father died, the elders. The patria potestas many neighborhoods, col- country’s greatest public the man of authority and eldest son often took his or supreme authority of the lege housing is in close prox- spaces like historic Boston known as “pater familias.” place as the family head father was the basis of their imity to residents who often Common, the Public Garden The Familia. until the brothers and sis- family life. Because of their have very different sched- and Franklin Park, and the The familia included the ters married and left to start ability to accept and obey a ules than college students nation’s first and oldest pub- wife, children, husbands their own families. A window higher authority they devel- and they must remember to lic library. As a student in or wives of married chil- also came under the protec- oped their as soldiers, con- be respectful of the working Boston, you’re eligible to get dren, grandchildren, ser- tion and the guardianship querors, law-makers, states- professionals and families a library card and enjoy the vants, slaves and even freed of the oldest son as did the men, and most important who are their new neigh- many great programs and persons living in the house. unmarried girls in the world builders. Through this bors. Our city agencies work lectures downtown and in All owed their respect and family. principal trait of unques- hard not only enforcing codes the neighborhood branches. obedience to the “pater The early Roman laws also tioned respect for parental and keeping streets clean, We also host many wonder- familias.” gave a father the power to authority, they have left an but also to help resolve ful special events through- The roots of the old Roman sell one of his sons as a slave indelible mark on the his- any quality of life issues for out the year. patriarchal system seem to for a fixed period of time. tory of the world. both new and long time resi- There are many ways go back to barbaric times Later laws permitted the son This is part of our heri- dents. Residents are re- students can reach us when wives were captured or to be automatically released tage, our extraction, our cul- minded that household with questions about city purchased. The husband from the “patria potestas” ture and our Roman roots. trash should be placed out- government or to report was eventually accepted as and become a free citizen This is why we would never side on regularly scheduled issues: (1) by phone 24/7 at the sole owner of the domes- after having been sold three even think of sitting down to pickup days to avoid viola- 617-635-4500, (2) online at tic animals, the members times. The law also gave the the dinner table until the tions, and to prevent bed Citizens Connect, or (3) by of the family and all of its father the right of life or father came home from bugs, never pick up furni- reporting issues via our property. The pagan practice death over his wife, sons and work. This is why the bread ture left at the curb for trash iPhone app; Boston Citizens of making gods of the de- slaves. and wine were always placed collection. If you have any Connect. You can also get ceased male ancestors He had the power to disown before “him” at the table, concerns or suspect a bed updates by following city strengthened the concept of a child at birth and have it and this is why “he” usually bug infestation, notify your agencies and departments the supreme power of the “exposed” (thrown out into sliced the bread and poured landlord and call the Inspec- on twitter and facebook. father as the oldest living the street). The child was the wine. tional Services Department Find us on the social ancestor. Disobedience to thus condemned to death by Whatever menial task he at (617) 635-5322. media center at http:// the patri was considered to starvation or it could possi- might have been required to Boston is a safe city, but www.cityofboston.gov/news/ be dis-obedience to the di- bly be rescued and sold into perform in order to support just like any metropolitan socialmedia.asp. vine ancestors. slavery at a later date. The his family, at day’s end he area, students should be Fall is an exciting time of The father also arranged laws and customs were walked into “his” home, “his” aware of their surroundings year that represents new marriages for his children slowly modified with the pas- castle, and “he” was the and take basic precautions, opportunities and a fresh without any consideration sage of time and the family boss, the padrone and the particularly when out at start. I happily welcome our for their desires. Rome pro- was united by love and affec- major domo until the day night. Always stay alert, pay newest Boston residents to vided no place for unattached tion as it is today. they carried him out feet attention to your surround- the city and wish them luck persons, male or female, old Through all of their politi- first. ings and walk in groups on their adventures. or young. All were considered cal activity, religious and to be a part of some house- business affairs, cultural NEXT ISSUE: At Home in Old hold. When a wife was and leisurely pursuits, and Rome, Nero’s Golden House The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages WONDERLAND CLOSES Richard Settipane DeLeo Proven Correct Insurance Services by Sal Giarratani AUTO HOMEOWNERS TENANTS Back when the Legislature looked like the deal was and Senate by sending back was in the midst of trying to done but our Governor played a revised bill that couldn’t COMMERCIAL create a casino/racino bill some extra inning hard- muster support in either Experience makes the difference with the Governor’s Office, it ball politics with the House chamber of the Legislature and as a result the bill went SPECIALIST in RESTAURANT and BUSINESS POLICIES POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT down to defeat. Prospects right now for a casino/racino CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE Vote Mary Z. bill look very dim. 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Loving Chelsea, Massachusetts Vol. 114 - No. 36 Friday, September 3, 2010 mother of Anthony on Saturday, August 21, Moschella of Revere, 2010, followed by a GUEST EDITORIAL Marie Salvati of Boston, Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Theresa Moschella of of Padua Church in Revere, NO DOUBT OBAMA Chelsea, and the late Massachusetts. Interment in Robert Moschella. Loving Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, MOST ANTI BUSINESS IN HISTORY sister of the late John, Anthony, Massachusetts. by Edward P. Shallow Obama is destroying the nation piece by piece. May She Rest In Peace. Excessive regulations are crushing and eliminating industry from advancing the economy. Corporate CEO’s are sitting on $1.8 trillion in cash and will not invest in new jobs due to the uncertainty of regulations and NEMPAC Participates in Annual Fisherman’s Feast taxes. A recent Wall Street Journal editorial reflects on my On Saturday, In addition to occasional drama produc- contention and I quote in part: August 14th and tions, NEMPAC offers private music les- The economy does not suffer from a shortage of Sunday, August sons and classes for all ages in music, yoga, money. It is suffering from a shortage of confidence 15th, The North Italian, Spanish and more. Need based and animal spirits. Banks have plenty of reserves to End Music and scholarships are available. lend, while U.S. corporations have something close to Performing Arts Registration for the Fall session is under- $2 trillion in cash on hand. Even the U.S. consumer is Center (NEMPAC) way. To register for a class, private music saving more. The problem is that Americans will not participated in instruction or to learn more, please visit invest more or take more risks amid Washington the Annual Fish- www.nempacboston.org or email Rebecca at policies that are hostile to private markets and have erman’s Feast on [email protected]. created only greater uncertainty and higher costs for North Street. Un- doing business. der the direction Regular readers of these columns know the litany: Thank you to of Emily Trask, Taxes on capital and income are set to rise sharply Sal Bartolo twelve children, next January (I gave a detailed account of each ages 4-10 per- tax bracket in my editorial mentioned here). Taxes formed a short play on the history of the Feast. will rise again in 2013 to finance ObamaCare; record The play was written by NEMPAC board levels of government spending have created the member Lauren Nelson, narrated by Cheryl expectation of still higher taxes and borrowing in the Sullivan, directed by Emily Trask and acted future. The health-care and financial industries are by Dan Trask (the only adult actor), Greg being turned upside down by new rules to be written and Jack Merenghi, Charlie and Sam in the coming months. Politically directed credit and Griffin, Sam Sullivan, Marilyn and Paige subsidies have distorted the energy, automobile and Fitzgerald, Sarah and Grace Connelly, Luke other markets, favoring some company and business Meyers, Cheyenne Reyes and Alyssia models over others. Antitrust policy is punishing Rougous. Prop handling was by Carrie successful companies like Intel and now the FCC is Johnson and Mary Merenghi. proposing to rewrite the rules for Internet and telecom “The Fisherman’s Feast has been a long investment. standing supporter of NEMPAC. Because of Amid such a political assault, it is a tribute that the generous support of North End organi- American business willing to take any risks at all. zations and businesses, we are able to This is the real root of our current economic provide wonderful opportunities for both malaise — the belief of Congress and the White children and adults in the neighborhood” House that more government spending, taxing, and said NEMPAC Executive Director, Rebecca rule making can force-feed economic expansion. Now Griffin. “Thanks so much to Sal Bartolo, one that this great government experiment is so obviously of our greatest advocates for inviting us to Fishermen Sam and Charlie Griffin pose failing, the politicians and the Wall Street Keynesians perform.” with Marilyn Fitzgerald as The Devil. who cheered the stimulus are asking the Federal Reserve to save the day. Mr. Bernanke should tell them politely but firmly that his job is to maintain a stable price level, not to turn bad policy into wine. I REST MY CASE: CAN THERE BE ANY DOUBT NOW?

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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD GDP PRICE NEWS by Sal Giarratani GDP expanded at a tepid gage rates but have not sumer is keeping its wallets 1.6% annual rate down from fueled home sales. It is a in their pockets. The mort- We’re Mad as #@%& the Commerce Department’s consumer’s reluctance to bor- gage bankers said that fore- initial estimate for Q2 growth row money. US Treasurer closures will head higher in and We’re Not Taking It Anymore, Are We? of 2.4% and slowing from Grenier said, Only the NYSE the months ahead citing bor- Recently, I was reading the photo on how Kiki, a gorilla 3.7% in Q1 and 5% in Q4 composite held above its low. rowers will go one month be- North Attleboro Free Press edi- at Franklin Park Zoo awaits 2009. It slightly topped the The NYSE surged nearly 2% hind on their mortgages as torial (The Unfriendly Skies her due date as she is preg- 1.4% that Wall Street had ex- on Friday. The DOW and the house prices plunged in July August 18) and thought nant with baby gorilla num- pected. The pace of recovery S&P 500 increased 1.7% to the slowest pace in 18 how well the editorial caught ber 3. Oh, how I fear the in output and employment each while the NASDAQ years. the snapshot of America in world that baby gorilla will be has slowed in recent months added 1.6%. Net equipment worker the Summer of 2010. I too born into quite soon. amid weaker consumer Pharmaceuticals fell across Altran is waiting on the TALP wondered just what makes Walking around Downtown spending, tight credit and a the board. Bristol Myers had funds to be released and most someone snap, crackle and Boston, I see a world of slump in construction. its outlook downgraded to of this cash is lying around pop like that JetBlue flight strangers trying to avoid Bernanke said the Fed would negative by Fitch, which said in federal coffers. Once that attendant. I remember a each other at all costs. Many “use its tools as needed to the stock faces a downward money is released in 2011, good time ago I watched the folks are constantly on their support the recovery.” The revenue screen as it could be Altran will get a big financial movie “Network” when that cell phones trying to be any- S&P, Dow and NASDAQ all hurt by the expectation of ex- boost. The company designs rose in hope for Fed action piration on its blood thinner and makes network access aging TV anchor opens up where else but where they and relief that the GDP revi- Plavix and Avapro. Immogen equipment for telephone his window and screams out are actually at. Downtown is sion is larger. The 10 year plunged 38.5% after regula- firms and corporate clients to into the stillness of the going dead and the hole in Treasury yield shot up 17 ba- tors led that its breast can- implement advanced digital night, “I’m mad as hell and the ground isn’t just a meta- sis points to 2.65% on disap- cer treatment failed to meet data services over telephone I’m not going to take it any- phor for the former lively re- pointment that Bernanke the standards for approval. Eli networks. Altran will be one more.” The only thing differ- tail district but for life itself. didn’t commit to new asset Lily was out of ten companies big benefactor of broadband ent between that movie The more I think about purchases. The Fed already stopped from seeking a ge- stimulus funds when the character and that real life that flight attendant, the bought over 4 trillion in mort- neric deficit disorder drug money is released says Blair flight attendant was the more sane he sounds. Some- gage backed treasury securi- and ruled Lilly’s patent in- King analyst at Avundale absence of that needed can times you have enough and ties to keep interest rates valid. Partners. It could add 10-15 of beer. you just give up. You look low and a pumped up hous- Intel’s slow down is mostly cents to 2011 earnings. I think the Free Press is on around and wonder how did ing yield are still down sharply in notebooks and P.C’s. The Altran, the biggest accounts to something about our so- I get here and how did it get from August 10th and analysts 3rd quarter is going to be posi- of AT&T and Verizon, had to ciety living on the edge. this way? expected more aggressive tive as it’s slated to release pull back spending. Altran Most of us at times are Think about our Congress action. He expects that growth earnings on October 12th. On reported 2009 with a 7% drop angry, frustrated and gener- passed legislation to help will pick up in 2011 as con- August 19th, Intel announced in earnings over a 3% drop in ally quite unhappy about consumers in debt and the sumers gradually boost that it will buy McAfee for sales. Analysts expect Altrans everything around us. We more they help the higher spending and business hires $7.68 billion, its largest buy earnings 3rd quarter, to rise elected a bunch of nitwits interest rates go on our plas- more. The job report showed yet. Intel is poised to buy se- 26% with increased revenues to run our country and they tic cards. With help like that, that the US government re- curity software Infineon’s at 21%. A year ago, Altran seem to be doing a great who needs it? leased 118,000 workers in wireless chip unit. Raymond was picked by Ericson to job of running us into the It would be nice if we all August as the government James is maintaining their help the Swedish firm build ground. In New York State lived nicey-nice with each shed more temporary census outperform rating on the out AT&T’s equipment unemployment is down to other like in Mr. Rogers’ jobs, private payroll rose by stock of Intel. Shares are go- capabilities. 9 percent and they’re shoot- Neighborhood but try feeling just 42,000. Intel cut its sale ing better than expected with ing off fireworks to celebrate positive stuck in bumper to forecast on weekly PC ele- unemployment near 10% It’s time to call your this “low” number. bumper traffic in the morn- ments. Reverse low mortgage and the housing market financial advisor or call me I was in Downtown Cross- ing on Route 1. rates have fueled low mort- weak, the answer is the con- at 617-261-7777. ing in Boston not long No wonder why illegals ago and got my latest look at keep crashing into America. the Big Hole in the ground Folks in New Mexico would where a Filene’s Building rather talk about pardoning Not Exactly a Summer of Recovery, Is It? once stood. Around the cor- Billy the Kid for a guy he by Sal Giarratani ner on Summer Street, killed 130 years ago. Re- When the American people charge. We spent more than count those who just gave up there’s actually talk of set- member that movie line by elected Barack Obama as $3 trillion on stimulus, bail- looking for work. Over the ting up a miniature golf Jack Nicholson, “You can’t president, we were promised outs and nothing seems to summer, Obama Stimulus course for tourists and the handle the truth.” Most of us the smartest White House work? It’s like a plumber try- has created 80,000 jobs and few shoppers still trekking can’t seem to handle reality. ever but that never tran- ing to plug up a leak but un- at that pace the 9.5 unem- into Downtown Boston. I say it is time to beam us spired. The more talk they able to find the source. ployment rate has no choice We are getting our troops up somewhere else that give, the less results we see. Spending surged upwards of but to rise. Jobless claims in out of Iraq which is good doesn’t have credit cards, Some folks just rise to their 25% in the Obama Adminis- mid-August were above news but we’re moving them stupid wars and arrogant level of incompetence and tration’s 20 months in office. 500,000 and a recent report next door to Afghanistan politicians. Meanwhile, I then WHAM crash into a wall. Yearly deficits expected to be August 20 showed a 27% which isn’t good news. just stand on the edge and This might be the best way to about $1 trillion a year over plunge in July home resales. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe hope not to fall into a big hole explain our US Treasury Sec- the next decade. The $862 bil- If this is the result of did a long story and large in the ground. retary Tim, “I forget to pay my lion Recovery Act is leaving the smartest White House taxes” Geither who simply Americans with growing debt team in history, what hap- isn’t doing the job. 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THE WHALE IN SEARCH OF THE GIANTS OF THE SEA By Philip Hoare Hard Cover • 453 Pages • Published by Harper Collins Publisher

Like Philip Hoare, who deal the whalers faced. was born on the shore- Many were shanghaied. line of England, I too was Richard Henry Dana in born on a shoreline. In his sensational book, my case it was East Bos- Two years Before the ton. Immediately the Mast, elaborated further reader realizes that on life aboard a ship for Hoare loves the sea and two years. its inhabitants, in par- Hoare offers many ex- ticular whales — the citing stories beginning masters of the deep. with the harpooning of This incredible book is whales. The reader, I loaded with pertinent suspect, cannot help but facts. The obvious re- join in the deadly chase, search required to com- which could take hours. pile this book is mind Personally I never boggling. Author Hoare thought that this book presents his informa- would capture my entire tion in a scholarly man- attention, but it did. ner while maintaining What emerges as I the reader’s interest read this book is actu- throughout his book. ally an intellectual and One of the many sur- scientific account. Page prising revelations I Author Philip Hoare after page is designed read was, “… that cap- by Hoare to explain in tive whales decline to eat, to because of the environ- painful detail the cycle the PLIDA Program and are force-fed until they ment they may be in. whale goes through from be- The Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, Pescosolido do.” Hoare writes that by The sperm whale is author ing harpooned to being Building, centrally located at 41 Hampshire Street, Cam- 1737 whaling became emi- Hoare’s favorite. He takes dissected to obtain the var- bridge, MA is in the process of revamping and moderniz- nently prominent in the this position by describing ied products of this enor- ing its adult language-teaching program for students wish- small village of Province- them further, “… the sperm mous beast of the sea. ing to learn Italian. The PLIDA Program aims at creating a town. From a devastating whale boasts the biggest Obviously, Hoare admires modern course of study in Italian that will be more dynamic beginning brought on by the brain of any creature ever whales and abhors some than in the past and will strengthen the learning of Italian whaling industry, Province- alive, weighing as much as of the merciless practices as a second language. PLIDA stands for Progetto lingua town evolved of whaling; nev- Italiana Dante Alighieri (Dante Alighieri Project for Italian into a large The sperm whale is author Hoare’s ertheless Language). tourist and art favorite he takes this position by he does present In order to attain this goal, and in close cooperation with colony. Many of scientific as well the Central Headquarters of the Dante Alighieri Society (a the original describing them further, as economic “… the sperm whale boasts the 120 year old cultural association with about 500 chapters whalers in facts about the all over the world) its language committee, and the Provincetown biggest brain of any creature ever alive, whales in an in- Scholastic Office of the Boston Consulate General, the Cam- were Portu- weighing as much as nineteen pounds telligent fash- bridge Dante will gradually implement the PLIDA Program. guese and their ion. Typically, (as opposed to the human’s seven). The PLIDA Program will follow the guidelines of the Euro- descendants Hoare writes in pean Committee for the Teaching of Foreign Languages. still live there. enviable detail, The PLIDA aims at implementing the procedures for lan- In short order the reader nineteen pounds (as opposed for example, “… a male guage learning suggested by this Committee concerning will conclude that the fa- to the human’s seven).” Fur- merely boasts a slit in which the four basic linguistic competencies (listening, speak- mous book by Herman Mel- thermore, “... females pro- it stows its penis for hydro- ing, reading, writing). Students will learn to hone their lan- ville, Moby Dick, is Hoare’s duce single calves only once dynamics’ sake.” guage skills and to develop strategies that they can employ bible. Hoare with his excel- every four to six years. It is In the waning chapter of progressively to improve their expertise in each of the above lent reporting brings these also the most sexually di- the book, Hoare writes about competencies. magnificent beasts to life. morphic cetacean.” Their ambergris an item I had read To learn more about PLIDA and the Italian lan- Throughout the book Hoare only natural predators are about years ago as being guage courses being offered by the Dante Alighieri inserts sketches and photo- the so-called killer whales. whale’s vomit. It was found Society of Massachusetts in Cambridge, please visit graphs of whales and related Their appetite is phenom- afloat and worth a great deal www.dantealighieri.net/cambridge or call 617-876-5160. scenes that adds a magical enal, “… worldwide, sperm of money. It is used to pro- touch to his accounts. whales eat one hundred long the scent of expensive Hoare brings to light un- million metric tons of fish perfumes. Hoare writes INAS/USA/CISL usual stories as follows, “Of a year — as much as the further by updating the Patronato Office – Boston, 9 Hull Street, MA 02113 her original crew of twenty- annual catch of the human information he has gathered DANIEL LOFFREDA TEL: 617-600-5353 six, only eleven would return marine fishery.” These about where ambergris is on the Acushnet. The rest awesome creatures will, I found and how it is applied. Aiuto per le pratiche seguenti: Assistance for the following: deserted or were discharged.” believe, overwhelm the Now that I have finished • Modulo INPS REDD 2009 • Form INPS REDD 2009 Apparently, the expected reader’s curiosity. reading author Hoare’s in- • Domanda pensione INPS • INPS Pension Application health and moral behavior Few whaling sailors were credible book, The Whale I • Domanda di Social Security • Social Security Application were too strict for the sail- American born-most were can understand how some • Richiesta documenti dall’Italia • Request of documents from Italy ors to adhere to. Hoare con- Africans, Indians, Azoreans people believe the myth of • Servizi di Notaio/traduzioni • Notary services/translations tinues to favor the reader or Cape Verdeans. “The he- Jonah and the Whale, consid- • Procura, e altre • Power of Attorney, and others with remarkable statistics. roes of the harpoon were ering the size of the whale’s Tutto gratis! Free of charge! 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PLACE TO SELL JEWELRY th 24K We Buy Diamonds, 11 Annual South Boston Street Festival Gold and Silver Jewelry The South Boston Chamber of Commerce dors, artists and community organizations We Buy Gold and Silver Coins is pleased to announce that the 11th Annual filling East Broadway from 11:00 a.m. until $ AS FEATURED ON CHANNEL 5 $ “South Boston Street Festival” will take place 4:00 p.m. on East Broadway I and L Streets, on Saturday, September 18, 2010. In prior South Boston. Live musical acts and per- $10.00 Jewelry Box years this event has drawn over 10,000 resi- formances will take place on two stages 345 Broadway, Revere dents and visitors to the East Broadway re- providing festivalgoers with entertainment EXTRA BONUS Serving The Community For 32 Years tail districts. Our goal is to promote patron- throughout the day. sellgoldmass.com age of the local businesses. For additional information, performance 781-286-CASH Hours 10-5:30 pm every day This year the festival will feature more schedules and list of participants, please but Saturday until 3:30 pm than 100 local businesses, restaurants, ven- visit www.southbostonstreetfestival.com. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 A Weekend Project by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Taunton Sons of Italy Most of us have that one otic pile that was ready to fall bulbs added to the pile, the Lodge is Renamed spot in our apartment or on you with just the slight- Borax of course spilled out of He was known for house that is really an eye- est provocation. Finally we the open box and managed his myriad accom- sore, it is that place that decided to do something to get into every nook and plishments during you would never allow com- about it, and we set out to cranny surrounding the his long life, but pany to see, that you prom- tame the closet. closet. The avalanche sub- the unofficial title ise yourself you will fix up We had just picked up a sided and gradually we dis- of “Mr. Sons of but for some reason, you catalog from IKEA that had mantled the clutter, sepa- Italy” was the one never get around to doing it. many tips in it for staying rating out its contents until of which he was If you live in a house, organized so we made the it was arranged in like piles most proud. Peter B. chances are that unsightly drive out to Stoughton on a table we had set up in Gay, Esquire passed place is your cellar or attic where IKEA is located, had front of the closet just for this away on July 8, but if you live in an apart- lunch and then set out to purpose. We gathered to- 2010 at the age of ment than without a doubt find the various storage gether twenty groupings for 94, devoting more it is a particular closet that containers necessary to the twenty plastic tubs, than 70 years of his like Fibber McGee’s closet in group like items together within an hour everything life to the Order the old radio serial is ready and bring some order to the was back in the closet, la- Sons of Italy in to shower you with its con- chaos of our closet. We beled and stacked according America. The Taunton attorney served as national tents every time you get up settled on small clear to frequency of use. It was a president of the organization from 1973–1974. the courage to open its door. stackable plastic tubs that sight to see, the closet is the “In light of Mr. Gay’s service and commitment to Our black hole was a util- seemed ideal in size and very embodiment of the old his Italian heritage and the Sons of Italy, we thought ity closet we had built many shape, they were priced very adage, a place for everything it appropriate to change our name to The Peter B. years ago; in it we store all reasonably so we bought 20 and everything in it's place. Gay Lodge #540 as a lasting tribute to Mr. Gay,” that is essential to help to help separate and store A week later our cousins said Donna Colajezzi, president of the Taunton keep up the apartment, the tangle of items that filled came to visit, we broke open Lodge. small tools, light bulbs, bat- our closet. a bottle of wine, gave each a “The name change takes effect immediately,” teries , leather polish, clean- The day arrived when fi- glass, opened the closet door, added Ms. Colajezzi. “I can’t help but think Peter ing solutions and even pot- nally we would straighten quoted the passage from Gay is looking down on us and being so pleased that ting materials to help main- out the closet, cautiously we Genesis that speaks of the we’ve chosen to honor his memory in this way.” tain the house plants. The opened the door and as if on creation of the world and the The Lodge’s charitable arm, named Columbia closet was one of those cue, a can of floor wax and a establishment of order out of Cultural Trust will remain unchanged. places you hated to disturb; flashlight hit the floor, that chaos and drank a toast to The Peter B. Gay Lodge #540 (formerly Columbia everything seemed to be bal- started a domino effect, a box our masterpiece, it was a job Lodge #540) is Taunton’s chapter of the Order Sons anced precariously in a cha- of Borax and a box of light well done. of Italy in America, is the largest and longest- established organization of Italian-Americans in the United States. SAINT JOHN SCHOOL NEAA Fall Soccer Registration Opening September 9, 2010 ONGOING Saint John School, North K2 School hours 8:00 A.M. School from many cities and The North End Athletic mailing John Romano at End, will open on Thursday, – 2:10 P.M. towns; we are encouraged Association will be providing [email protected] and I will September 9 for grades 1-8. FACULTY WILL MEET ON in our efforts to maintain 2 Fall Soccer Programs this send you an electronic copy School hours on September TUESDAY AND WEDNES- our fine tradition of excel- year for boys and girls. There of the form. Cost of the Pro- 9 and 10 will be half day ses- DAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AND 10 lence in Catholic School will be a clinic type program gram is $35 per child, you sions (8:00 – 11:00 A.M.) for the purpose of curriculum Education. Since one of our for ages 4 and 5. There will will need to get your own Regular School Hours and program scheduling and goals in Catholic Schools is also be a League for Boys shin guards. (Full Day Sessions 8:00 – development of goals for the to reach out to the poor and and Girls Ages 6 to 8 years The program will start on 2:10) will resume on Mon- 2010 – 2011 school year. needy, Sister Eileen chal- old. These programs will fo- Saturday September 18th day, September 13. It is our hope that students lenges any individual or cus on fun and some basic and go for 8 weeks weather K1 and K2 will begin will return to school from the local business to match fundamentals. This is our permitting. The plan is to classes on Monday, Septem- summer months ready to or top a $3,700 gift donated first year so there will be have games on Saturday ber 13. begin another year with new by a member of the North some growing pains, but mornings between 9am and School hours for K1 and K2 enthusiasm. Sister Eileen End community designated much like our T-Ball and 12 Noon, with the younger on Monday and Tuesday, Harvey, Principal would like to help defray tuition costs Minor League Baseball Pro- kids playing at 9am. Each September 13 and 14 will be to express gratitude to the for a needy student. If you grams the focus will be on program will be about 45 half day sessions (8:00 – community for their contin- feel you are able to respond having fun. minutes per week. If you 11:00 A.M.) ued support and cooperation to such a challenge, please Registration forms are know soccer and want to vol- Regular School Hours regarding activities at the call the school office at available at the Nazzaro unteer contact John at the (Full Sessions) for K1 and K2 school and sincerely asks 617-227-3143. Saint John Community Center or by e- e-mail address above. will resume beginning on that the community con- School promises committed Wednesday, September 15. tinue to support all school personnel and a committee K1 School hours 8:00 A.M. efforts. Students continue of partnership with the LAW OFFICES OF – 2:00 P.M to register for Saint John community. FRANK J. CIANO MANAGER OF GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW ESTIMATING SYSTEMS DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS (BOSTON, MA) Responsible for development of customized CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. PINELLI’S construction systems in the estimating software MC2. This position also requires knowledge of 617-354-9400 3D and 5D BIM, specifically to develop interface FUNCTION FACILITY between MC2 and multiple BIM software. Si Parla Italiano Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Civil Per Engineering required. Must be proficient in 230 MSGR. 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Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It 2010 NORTH END The summer is the Inspectional Department friendly, and incidents are FESTIVAL DIRECTORY coming to a close and Mayor’s office. No one, said to be rare. However, the and Labor Day not even the mayor knows quest for extended parking SPONSORED BY is this weekend. why???? I think they do!!! hours will not end at the small We’ve had a grandiose sum- Revere is being sued by the strip of spaces across from mer with no complaints! ... EPA for dumping sewerage Renzo’s and Santorini’s. Eastie residents are still rav- into the ocean. Revere is Beach residents do not want Caffe Vittoria ing about the Eastie Pride noted for it’s political cesspool to set the clock back and have Day! Councilor LaMattina and of favors, that includes build- to endure loud noise till all the Eastie Pride Day volun- ing permits and back door hours of the night. Neighbors teers do a wonderful job orga- deals. If the EPA wins their believe that if the ordinance nizing the event each year. suit, taxpayers will be hit in is lifted for one business oth- A great time was had by over the pocketbook again! ... ers will follow ... Whatever 400 guests at the Columbus Renzo’s on Revere Beach has happened to Shirley Ave., in MODERN PASTRY SHOP, INC. Day comedy night fundraiser been trying to extend parking Revere? Once vibrant with held at the Don Orione last hours and has appealed to businesses is now a street LUCIA Saturday! John Pizzi, Patty John Powers, Ward 5 coun- where some people find it R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Ross, Steve Sweeney, Barry cilor who is leading the unsafe to walk, especially at Mooney, North Shore Acapella charge to end towing at night. Pan handlers have and Hank Morse were on 10 p.m. and extend it to mid- taken the place of consum- hand to entertain the audi- night in the “Quiet Zone.” ers on the avenue begging for ence. The Columbus Day Pa- Residents living on the bou- money at the lights. They are rade committee work very levard fought long and hard to quite visible as you come into hard to secure funds to put on get the noise off the beach the Revere Beach area ... Isn’t one of Boston’s largest pa- after 10 p.m. State police have it funny? The City of Boston rades. Please show your sup- done a great job upholding the made a big deal about lean- SEPTEMBER port and if possible make a law, and now Powers has a ing a heavy hand on landlords small donation to keep this motion into City Hall to ex- for improperly placing trash in ST. ROSALIE September 12 tradition alive ... Ecco Restau- tend the eleven parking front of homes and business. Procession Only - North Square 1 pm rant on Porter Street should spaces along the “Quiet Zone” Yet during these last days of be granted an entertainment from 10 p.m. till midnight. summer when many people, license with no problem. Ecco Renzo Pizza owner is asking the majority being students, MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS is an elegant place to dine to relax the towing because are moving in and out where and has added a touch of class they are losing business af- are the code enforcement Lawrence, MA to Eastie’s neighborhoods. ter 10 p.m. Since Renzo has team? Are there any green FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 3 - 5 The establishment is of high opened two years ago, I be- tickets to be found on all the Saints Alfi o, Filadelfo and Cirino standards and attracts people lieve Renzo has been a good furniture and trash cluttering Common & Union St., Lawrence from all over! ... Revere in the neighbor to beach residents. the sidewalks? If you are look- Sunday Procession 3 pm limelight! The Feds marched They have run an outstand- ing for a meter maid though, into City Hall and confiscated ing respectable restaurant you’ll find one on every block! Cambridge Festival a number of documents from and bar where everyone is ... Till next time! SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 11 - 12 Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge East Boston High School Alumni Soccer Match Info: Call 617-354-7992

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St. Anthony's Society

Father Antonio blesses St. Lucy

Fr. Claude Blesses St. Anthony

St. Lucy Society POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

of Les Dames d’Escoffier will hold their annual fundraiser on Sunday, Sep- tember 19 “in the midst of fields of fruits, flowers and vegetables” at Verrill Farm in Concord beginning at 5:30 p.m. Titled “Feast in a Field: From Farm to Table,” the culinary event features Les Dames member and noted chef Guida Ponte and her staff serving a buffet supper of locally raised beef from River Rock Farm, pork from Blood Farm as well as Verrill Farm produce, all paired with wines from Gordon’s Fine Wines, Harpoon Beers, sangria and soft drinks. Live music and entertain- ment will accompany the dinner, which will be held rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit The Food Project and Kids Can Cook. For tickets and further in- formation, please visit www.lesdamesboston.org. Les Dames d’Escoffier is an international society of pro- fessional women of high James Martin, left, and Paul Roth of the Richard Avedon achievement in the fields of Foundation traveled from New York to Boston to Museum of Fine Arts Director Malcolm Rogers and food, fine beverage and hos- oversee the installation of the Avedon Fashion exhibition curator Anne Havinga, right, welcome special pitality. The membership of exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts. guest Estrellita Karsh, center, to the “Avedon Fashion the Boston chapter is highly (Photo courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts) 1944-2000” opening reception. diversified, reflecting the (Photo courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts) multifaceted field of contem- porary gastronomy. Fashionable guests from vative design of his composi- The Boston Chapter is the Greater Boston Area tions caught the eye of edi- sponsoring the dinner as recently congregated at the tors and art directors at part of their “Green Tables” Museum of Fine Arts to Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue — events which promote foods celebrate the opening of the primary magazines for grown on local farms. “Green the stylish exhibition which he worked — while his Tables” is an initiative of “Avedon Fashion 1944-2000” vision of the modern Ameri- Les Dames d’Escoffier Inter- featuring six decades of pho- can woman, one of wit, indi- national which showcases tographs by Richard Avedon, viduality, and fast-lane glam- the work of LDEI chapters many taken for Vogue and our captivated the public. engaged in linking urban Harper’s Bazaar or for clients His enormous success de- and rural farms and gardens such as Versace, Dior and fined the role of the high- to school, restaurant and Calvin Klein. The exhibit profile fashion photographer kitchen tables. runs through January 17, that we know today, and More can be learned about 2011 in the Foster Gallery. many of his images have the Green Tables initiative Among the distinguished become icons of photo- by visiting www.green guests was Estrellita Karsh, graphic history. tables.org. For information widow of the late Yousuf Avedon’s career as a fash- about Verrill Farm visit Karsh, one of the most fa- ion photographer is displayed www.verrillfarm.com. mous and accomplished por- decade by decade in this ex- ...... Old Sturbridge Village trait photographers of all ceptional traveling exhibi- is celebrating “Squantum time. tion from the International Feast: The Original New Richard Avedon revolution- Center of Photography in New England-Style Seafood Festi- ized fashion photography with York, the first comprehen- val” on Saturday and Sun- his imaginative, spirited por- sive survey of Avedon’s fash- day, September 25-26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the en- trayals of the “good life” show- ion photography since 1978. Pictured at the launch party for “After the Game,” NESN’s trance to the Village. ing beautiful women wearing For more information, newest lifestyle show, are (left to right) Linda Pizzuti Among the treats for lucky extraordinary clothes in call 617-267-9300 or visit Henry, Wendy Goldstein Pierce, Karson Tager and participants are New En- unique settings. www.mfa.org. Kennedy Elsey. The party was held at Fenway Park. The gland, Rhode Island, seafood, The upbeat spirit and inno- ……. The Boston Chapter show debuts on NESN on Friday, September 3rd at and corn chowders, lobster 5:30 p.m. and features the behind-the-scenes lives and bisque, native corn on the passions of New England’s favorite sports figures. cob, fresh-shucked oysters & (Photo by Michael Blanchard) Mattéo Gallo littlenecks, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese, Old Sturbridge Indian pudding, heirloom Learn to Speak Italian at the apple pies and cobblers, o Appraisals Sales & Rentals (Continued on Page 13) Dante Alighieri Society OF MASSACHUSETTS • DIAMONDS Now Accepting Registration for Fall Session 2010 Real Estate ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY Adult Italian Language Classes 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. www.dantealighieri.net/cambridge or 617-876-5160 Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Lying to the Government Rod Blagojevich has been A fine of up to $250,000 and 5 years in convicted of lying to the prison for not telling the truth to a govern- ABBY AND FRIENDS: TEMPLE GRANDIN FBI. The false statement ment agent. P IS FOR PRINCESS (DVD) (DVD) he has been convicted of This includes the FBI, the IRS, Labor Warner Home Video/ HBO Home Entertainment is that he didn’t know 5 Department, Environment Department, and Sesame Workshop ‘Temple Grandin’ is a years ago who contributed the hundreds and thousands of agents Once upon a time on biopic the life story of this to his campaign fund. There were 24 counts working for the United States Government. Sesame Street, there lived autistic young woman whose alleging crimes that Blagojevich committed. People such as Scooter Libby, Martha a fairy in training named achievements gave autism The jury couldn’t convict him of the other Stewart and many others have been con- Abby Cadabby, who loved a voice. Golden Globe winner 23 counts. 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The 5th Amend- cial bonus are two episodes school years, the enduring (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, ment to the US Constitution provides that of Sesame Street’s new ani- support she received from or fraudulent statement or representation; no person shall be compelled to be a wit- mated shows, “Abby Flying her mother Eustacia (Julia or (3) makes or uses any false writing or ness against himself. Fairy School.” Fun and edu- Ormond), aunt Ann document knowing the same to contain any The Miranda rule provides that no person cational! (45 mins.) (Catherine O’Hara) and her materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent can be required to talk. Every person has a MY BOYS: science teacher Dr. Carlock statement or entry; shall be fined under this right to remain silent. SEASONS 2 & 3 (2-DVD) (David Strathairn), and fi- title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, If you feel that answering any questions Sony Pictures Home Ent. nally, her emergence as a if the offense involves international or do- may put you in jeopardy just don’t answer P.J. Franklin (Jordana woman with an innate sen- mestic terrorism (as defined in section any questions. And now the Rocket has been Spiro) and the gang are back sitivity and understanding 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, indicted for lying. Did President Clinton lie and better than ever, as one of animal behavior. (1 hr. or both. when he said “I did not have sexual rela- of the funniest comedies on 49 mins.) Can you believe it? tions with that woman?” TV return for 18 episodes in BEATDOWN Seasons 2 & 3. From execu- (Blu-ray-DVD) tive producers Betsy Tho- Lionsgate mas, Gavin Polone and Tapout presents Brandon East Boston Library News ... Jamies Tarses, this endear- (Rudy Youngblood), a re- The last Monday of the Month in funds for the community so patrons may ing comedy features P.J., a spected street fighter, forced September there will be a Friends meeting. attend the zoo at a well discounted rate. This 20-something sportswriter, to flee the city after his A representative has been asked to join year we are asking for your participation in who’s one of the few girls in brother is murdered and us to answer questions about the con- providing funds for this program. Donations the “good old boys” club. She money that was supposed to struction of the new library. We have been may be sent to the Friends of the Library, considers her “boys” family, be paid back to a local gang- hearing various things and we thought it Meridian Street Branch, 276 Meridian and her life is filled with ster is stolen. While staying would be a good idea to invite someone who Street, East Boston, MA 02128. Indicate zoo poker games, pick-up soft- low at his father’s house in knows the answers to our questions. One on the check. Enclose a self addressed ball games, sports and TV at a small Southern town, of the questions we will be asking is stamped envelope. You will be sent a tax ex- the local bar. Ultimately for Brandon gets involved in the when and where will construction actually empt receipt for your taxes. Thanks for your P.J., who’s still interested in local underground cage- begin? generous consideration. finding a man, this is prov- fighting circuit. Drake Colby, A bill from the Zoo New England Mem- The planning of a book sale will take place ing to be quite the challenge. a former MMA champion, ber Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo in early in November. If you have any books to (6 hrs. 18 mins.) helps Brandon devise a the sum of $300 has been received. This is donate drop them off at the Meridian Street THE SQUARE scheme to bring a massive a program that the Friends of the Library Branch during library hours. (Blu-ray-DVD) payday, if they are able to Sony Pictures Home Ent. survive. A cast of mixed mar- Arson, murders and black- tial arts champions. (1 hr. mail. This astonishingly 30 mins.) National Italian American original thriller takes twists THE ROLLING STONES Taste of the and turns to a new level. Ray 1969-1974: Sports Hall of Fame (David Roberts) and Carla THE MICK TAYLOR New England Chapter, Inc. North End (Claire van der Boom), who YEARS (DVD) are having a steamy affair, Sexy Intellectual plot to steal money from Productions 7th ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT Carla’s husband, Greg. 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soon became a major force on the New in his stand-up routine and, after WHALES – IMAX® FORMAT FILM York scene, gaining a reputation as being diagnosed with testicular can- To complement Whales Tohora, the an innovative bandleader, composer, cer in 2000, Bishop turned his expe- Museum will present whales-related and improviser. He displayed a strong riences into part of his material. He programming during the exhibit run, NOW command of jazz tradition and a great made his first television appearance including Whales, an IMAX® format love of standard tunes, but also a de- in 2000 on the news-based topical film in the Mugar Omni Theater. termination to articulate his own lan- show, Don’t Feed the Gondolas. In 2008, Audiences will meet blue, orca, and PLAYING guage and create on his own terms. Bishop starred in a television show, sperm whales and follow humpbacks Following his early albums, East Coast called In the Name of the Fada, as they travel thousands of miles from Love Affair and Intuit, came four highly which captures him trying to learn the krill blooms off the frigid coast of regarded discs on the Verve label: The Irish to a standard sufficient to Alaska to give birth in the warm wa- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Enemies of Energy, The Next Step, perform a stand-up act in the lan- ters of Hawaii. Featuring spectacular Heartcore, and Deep Song. In particu- guage. His live DVD, Tongues, was also underwater footage of mothers, calves, lar, Heartcore, coproduced by Q-Tip released in 2008. and escorts, Whales reveals many (formerly of A Tribe Called Quest), TOM GREEN - Friday, Septem- little-known aspects of these elusive revealed Rosenwinkel’s life of sonic ber 10, 2010 at 7:30PM. Tom Green is creatures and celebrates the music, exploration beyond the jazz realm. a Canadian comedian, actor and play and incredible strength of Earth’s The Remedy preserves that aesthetic writer, who is best known for the wild largest inhabitants. For more newness in the context of a live acous- antics on his 1999 variety televi- info visit mos.org or call 617-723-2500. tic quintet. As he progressed steadily sion show, The Tom Green Show. In as a leader and sideman with the likes 2004, he released his autobiography, of Joe Henderson, Brian Blade, Hollywood Causes Cancer. Green’s ARTS Joshua Redman, and Danilo Perez, movie appearances include: Road Rosenwinkel also garnered impressive Trip, Charlie’s Angels, Freddy Got MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS professional and critical acclaim. He Fingered and Stealing Harvard. He 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA now is a tenured professor at the Jazz was a celebrity contestant on The AVEDON FASHION 1944-2000 - Institute of Berlin. Apprentice in 2009. After, he put Now through January 17, 2011. SPAJAZZY - Tuesday, Septem- together his first ever world stand-up Richard Avedon was one of the great- ber 21, 2010, 8:15 p.m. Formed in comedy tour. est image-makers of the twentieth 1998, Spajazzy blends the Italian me- MITCH FATEL - Saturday, century. He revolutionized fashion lodic background of leaders Sergio September 11, 2010 at 7:00PM. Mitch photography with his imaginative, Bellotti and Tino D’Agostino with the Fatel is a comedian from New York spirited portrayals of the “good life” atmosphere and energy of electric jazz. who began doing stand-up at the age showing beautiful women wearing ex- This concert will showcase original of 15. He performs regularly at the traordinary clothes in irresistible set- compositions from the new album Al famed Comedy Cellar and has per- tings, as well as memorable portray- Dente, coproduced by Berklee faculty formed on the Late Show with David als that are both elegant and re- member/master keyboard player Letterman, Late Night with Conan served. The innovative design of his Steve Hunt. The group also features O’Brien and has worked as a corre- compositions caught the eye of edi- Bill Vint on saxophone. Pianist Steve spondent on the Tonight Show with tors and art directors at Harper’s Ba- Hunt joins his colleague and drum- Jay Leno. In 2006 Mitch took home zaar and Vogue—the primary maga- mer Bertram Lehmann in a program honors as the “Best Stand-Up Come- zines for which he worked—while his of eclectic jazz and acoustic fusion dian” at the Aspen Comedy Festival. vision of the modern American drawing on original compositions by In 2004, he released his first comedy woman, one of wit, individuality, and both faculty members, as well as music CD, Miniskirts and Muffins. His half- fast-lane glamour, captivated the of Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris, and hour Comedy Central Presents special public. Many of his images have be- Turkish masters. Guests include Amir was released in 2007. For tickets log come icons of photographic history. Milstein on flute and Annette Philip onto www.ticketmaster.com or call Avedon’s career as a fashion photog- on vocals. 617-931-2000. rapher is displayed decade by decade PATRIZIO BUANNE - Saturday, in this exceptional traveling exhibi- October 2, 2010 at 8:00 PM. His debut MUSEUM OF SCIENCE tion from the International Center of album “The Italian” and “Forever 1 Science Park, Boston, MA Photography in New York, the first Begins Tonight” had captured the WHALES TOHORA - Presented at comprehensive survey of Avedon’s hearts of fans of timeless Italian songs the Museum of Science now through fashion photography since 1978. For worldwide to the extent that over a September 14, 2010. more info log onto www.mfa.org. Leslie Uggams will appear in “Uptown, Downtown” Stage, million albums were sold, and all this television, recording artist - star of TV’s Roots - without Patrizio having an interna- Broadway’s Best Actress Tony Award winner! Leslie’s tional radio hit or professional music ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS management. With this significant highly praised act of songs and career reminiscences ITALIAN CLASSES ITALIA UNITA success under his belt and huge de- BURLINGTON SONS OF ITALY recently played an engagement at the elegant Café mand in the US, Patrizio decided that Italia Unita is accepting adult stu- LODGE #2223 Carlyle in NYC! Her signature voice has a fabulous way in order to take his career to the next dents for its Fall session of “Parliamo level, he would need to spend time in Two ten-week courses will be L’italiano.” Italia Unita is offering a with a song. Hear Leslie’s stylish renditions of "Stormy offered in levels of Beginner 1 & 2; basic/intermediate level course of the Weather," "If He Walked into My Life," "New York, New the US. This next phase included se- curing a new global recording contract Intermediate 1 & 2 and Advanced . Italian language. The course will be York," "Summertime," "On The Sunny Side of the Street," with Warner Music and the recording The first ten week session will begin offered at the YMCA, 215 Bremen "Hello, Young Lovers," "Up on the Roof" and more. For of Patrizio’s third album, under the in September, 2010 and the second Street, East Boston, from 6:30-8PM for more information check out theater section. helm of veteran music producers such ten week session will begin in 10 weeks. The Italian course will be as, Humberto Gatica, a man who fell January, 2011. Beginner 1 & 2 classes offered on Tuesday evenings begin- to splinter. Presiding over it all is singer, in love with Patrizio’s voice and un- and Intermediate 1 & 2 classes will ning on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. songwriter and former Dresden Doll derstood his vision from the very first meet on Wednesday evenings at The basic course is for students who THEATER Amanda Palmer as the Kit Kat Klub’s day, and Brian Rawlings who is re- St. Margaret’s School on Winn Street have little or no experience with the magnetic Emcee with A.R.T. regulars sponsible for countless hits in the last in Burlington while the Advanced Italian language. The goal of the REAGLE PLAYERS Thomas Derrah and Jeremy Geidt. 20 years, recognized Patrizio’s poten- class will meet on Thursday evenings course is to familiarize the students 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA Book by Joe Masteroff, based on the tials and was enthusiastic to write for in Stoneham at the home of the in- with the phonetics and grammar to REMEMBERING THE 40’S - Sep- play by John Van Druten and stories Patrizio’s new release. This new fresh structor. Registrations will take place develop speaking, reading, and writ- tember 25 and 26, 2010. Stroll down by Christopher Isherwood; music by team has ever since collaborated on on Wed-nesday, September l5th, from ing skills in basic Italian. Classes are Memory Lane revisiting America’s John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, di- researching more tunes of the Italian 6:00 to 7:45 P.M. at St. Margaret’s offered for adults 18 years or older. greatest generation during the war Children Classes rected by Steven Bogart. For more songbook, that have become Patrizio’s School. For additional information, will be offered for years. Delight once again in the informa-tion, please call 617-547-8300 trade mark, but that also feature this please contact Phil DAlleva, Director children ages 4-7 years old. Classes sights of the 1940’s - and oh, those or www.americanrepertorytheater.org time Patrizio´s own contemporary and of the program, at 781-272-4305 or will be held on Saturdays beginning incredible, unforgettable songs! The timeless interpretation of interna- e-mail at [email protected]. The September 11, 2010 from 10AM- War Front, Home Front, Big Band THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY tional and American standards, along- 2010-2011 schedule is: 11:30AM and will run for 8 weeks. The beat, Swing, Radio and 40’s Holly- Beginner 1 classes OF BOSTON side some stunning new compositions - 6:00-7:30 pm course will be offered at the YMCA, wood and Broadway share center 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA for an eponymous titled CD. Simply - Wednesday, September 22 (starting 215 Bremen Street, East Boston. For stage in our loving tribute. This is TH THE 25 ANNUAL PUTNAM named “PATRIZIO.” But what quality date). Beginner 2 classes - 7:30- an application please visit one from the heart! Of course, all COUNTY SPELLING BEE – Septem- separates Patrizio from other great 9:00 pm - Wednesday, September 22 www.italiaunita.org or call 617-561- WWII vets are admitted free — as ber 3 – October 2, 2010. Can you spell artists? Is it the natural grace of his (starting date). Intermediate 1 classes 3201. our honored guests! “centavo?” A quirky cast of characters voice, the “rugged” good looks, or the - 7:30-9:00 pm - Wednesday, Septem- UPTOWN DOWNTOWN - October th NEW HORIZONS CHOATE hope to win the 25 Annual Spelling confident, casual, respectful attention ber 22 (starting date). Intermediate 2 16-17, 2010. Hear Leslie’s stylish ren- 21 Warren Avenue, Woburn, MA Bee in his “effortlessly endearing new that he gives to his audience? Or is it classes - 6:00-7:30 pm - Wednesday, ditions of "Stormy Weather," "If He ITALIAN CULTURE LECTURE musical.” (The New York Times) just the basic trust he evokes in September 22 (starting date). Ad- - Walked into My Life," "New York, New School-age angst combines with people? Italy has provided a simple vanced Class - 6:30-8:00 pm - Thurs- Monday, September 27, 2010 at 7:00 York," "Summertime," "On The current event improvisation as volun- word to describe all of the above day, September 23 (starting date). If p.m. The Widows in White - now re- Sunny Side of the Street," "Hello, teer audience members join in for some “Simpatico.” In October 2006 Patrizio unable to register in person on vealed. How abandoned Southern Ital- Young Lovers," "Up on the Roof" and fun competition. “From beginning to was invited by the National Italian Wednesday, September l5th, please ian women suffered unold anguish more. For tickets log onto end it’s a delight. D-E-L-I-G-H-T. For American Foundation to perform at complete the Registration Form from 1885 to 1940 from husbands who www.reagleplayers.com or 781-891- info log onto www.lyricstage.com or call the prestigious gala in Washington, located on the Lodge’s website deserted them and came to the US. 5600. 617-585-5678. D.C., for President George W. Bush. (www.burlingtonsonsofitaly.org) by Guest speaker Robert Trifiletti. Of- For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com clicking on “Italian Classes” and then fered by the Sons of Italy Woburn La- AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER or call 617-931-2000. “Registration Form.” dies Lodge 1584. For information call 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA MUSIC THE APPIAN CLUB 781-932-8203. ALICE VS. WONDERLAND - Sep- Children Italian Classes - The tember 2010. Lewis Carroll meets NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE Appian Club of Stoneham is proud to ITALIAN RADIO Lady GaGa in this fantastical update 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA Special Events announce its continuing education “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. ROYALTY OF DOO WOP - Satur- program of Italian classes. Entering 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom This new adaptation seamlessly day, October 16 at 8PM. A night of the TRIP TO BILL FOSTERS CLAM- our 18th year, children Italian classes Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The blends the lyrical whimsy of Alice best in Doo Wop featuring, The Con- BAKE, YORK HARBOR MAINE AND are held on Saturday mornings start- Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca with modern pop music, high-octane tours w/Joe Billingslea, stars of Dirty NORTH SHORE MALL IN PEABODY ing on September 18th, with registra- every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM physical theater, and the dynamic Dancing - “Do You Love Me,” The Origi- - October 7, 2010. We will leave the tion the week before on September www.1110wccmam.com. vision of acclaimed Hungarian direc- nal Vandellas singing “Heat Wave,” prado at 10AM. Arrive at Fosters 11th from 9am -12 noon at the “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM tor János Szász (Mother Courage, “Dancing in the Street,” Shep’s Lime- Downeast clambake at 11:30 AM Appian Club on 42 Pleasant Street, with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM Marat/Sade, The Seagull). The result lites, “Daddy’s Home,” “One Thousand Lunch at 12:00 Noon. Leave at Stoneham. Registration is neces- www.1460WXBR.com. is a fresh, funny, and emotional re- Miles Away,” Little Joe Cook - “Pea- 2:00 PM. Get to mall about 3:00 PM sary so we can plan for class size. “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco mix of Carroll’s classic coming-of-age nuts.” Plus The National Buddy Holly Stay till 5:00 PM. Arrive home about With 20 weeks of instruction that is Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM tale. Based on Alice’s Adventures in Review w/Brian Best - “Peggy Sue,” 6:00 PM. For more information please both fun and enjoyable, your child or online www.djrocco.com. Wonderland and Through the Looking “That’ll Be The Day.” For tickets call call Mary Romano at ABCD North End/ will be introduced to the language “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every Glass by Lewis Carroll, adapted by 978-232-7200 or visit www.nsmt.org. West End at 617-523-8125. and learn some culture along the Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio Brendan Shea, directed by János way. Classes are for one hour and stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN Szász. For more information please BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER THE WILBUR youngsters must be at least six years 1470 AM. call 617-547-8300. 136 Mass Ave., Boston, MA 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA old. Instructor Sandra DiRenzo has “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” CABARET - September 2010. Take KURT ROSENWINKEL - Wednes- DES BISHOP - Saturday, Septem- taught in the Medford school sys- 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on your seat at the Kit Kat Klub, the day, September 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM. A ber 4, 2010 at 7:00PM. Des Bishop is a tem for over twenty years. Class size WSRO 650 AM in Framingham perfectly marvelous cabaret where native of the great jazz city of Phila- London-born Irish comedian who was is small, conversational and informal. and online at www.wsro.com. singer Sally Bowles meets writer delphia, Kurt Rosenwinkel studied at raised in New York. Originally, his A truly great learning environment. “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday Cliff Bradshaw. As the two pursue Berklee and gained his first formative comedy was observational, with most Contact me for further details, coor- mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday a life of pleasure in Weimar Berlin, professional experiences in bands led of his jokes based on Irish society. He dinator John Nocella at 781-438-5687 evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. the world outside the Klub begins by Gary Burton and Paul Motian. He later began touching on social issues or email [email protected]. www.dongiovannishow.com. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Bad news for crashers! California lawmak- fully pack- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ers are considering a bill that would make aged, sweetly POTATO SALAD ALLA ITALIANA crashing celebrity-filled events a crime, scented, and 4 potatoes punishable by up to six months in jail. The with handles 1 large onion (Vidalia preferred in season) bill is a response to intruders bluffing their that beg to be 3 tablespoons olive oil way into A-list events such as the Oscars squeezed. 1 tablespoon oregano and the Golden Globes. “At some awards “Kids will put their mouths on the nozzle 3 tablespoons cider vinegar shows, folks were there without a ticket,” and drink it in,” Yale pediatrician Carl Salt and pepper said Assemblyman Anthony Portantino. Baum, who was not involved in the study, “They were asked to leave, and they didn’t.” tells USA Today. Of those injured, roughly Peel skins from potatoes. Cut into one and a half or two- No laughing matter! Brazilian comedians 6 percent face a life-threatening situation inch portions. Wash potatoes and set aside. Heat enough and satirists are staging street protests or suffer long-term disabilities. water in a saucepan to a boil. Add potato portions. Cover against a law that forbids jokes about politi- Cheating men! Ever wonder why the hus- saucepan. Boil potato portions until tender (about fifteen to cians during the three months before elec- bands of gorgeous and successful women twenty minutes). Do not overcook. tions. The law, which prohibits the use of like Halle Berry and Sandra Bullock would While potatoes are cooking, remove outer skin from onion. “trickery, montages, or other features of cheat on them? Men with super-successful Cut onion in half, lengthwise, and then into one-quarter- audio or video in any way to degrade or wives, a new study says, find financial inch strips. Set aside. ridicule a candidate, party, or coalition,” has dependency and secondary status to be a Strain potatoes from water when fork tender and place in been on the books since Brazil was ruled by blow to their egos, and cheat as a way of a bowl. While potato portions are hot, add the onion, olive military dictatorship-an era that ended 25 reassuring themselves of their masculin- oil, oregano, cider vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Mix the years ago. But this year’s campaign marks ity, in a study at Cornell University. Re- contents thoroughly. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator the first time that comedians have openly searchers found a much higher infidelity to chill before serving. challenged it. “Do you know of any other rate among men who earn significantly less Additional vinegar may be added for a more vinegary taste. democracy in the world with rules like this?” than their wives or live-in girlfriends. For OPTIONAL: Potatoes may be washed and placed whole in said Marcelo Tas, who hosts a weekly TV stay-at-home husbands who are completely heated water to boil until skin separates slightly (approxi- comedy show. “If you want to find a bigger dependent on their wives’ income, the ef- mately thirty minutes). Place potatoes in a bowl. Remove joke, you would have to look to Monty fect is even more pronounced, with the male skin and then cut and follow directions given above. I find Python.” being five times more likely to cheat. “Hav- additional flavor from potatoes when boiled whole with skin. The astute Tom Analetto of Medford, ing multiple sexual partners may be an at- Serves four. claims a dictator’s chief problem is keeping tempt to restore gender identity,” says re- NOTE: As a youngster, I helped Mama many times as the stomachs of his subjects full while keep- searcher Christin Munsch. The phenom- she prepared large portions of this salad for summer cookouts ing their heads empty. enon may become more common, she said, in Wilmington. This popular potato salad also traveled Carlo Scostumato wants you to know that as more women take on roles as breadwin- frequently with us to the numerous family picnics. Aunts, uncles, under a dictatorship the people have to ners. For women, economic dependency and cousins gathered in one or two of Papa’s trucks and follow their leader when they should be appears to have the opposite effect. The followed us to north or south shore beaches. chasing him instead. more dependent they are, the less likely This is not only simple to make but can be prepared the Heady news! A customer at a Mississippi they are to cheat. That maybe because for previous day. Allowing the potatoes, oil, vinegar and oregano hair salon wound up bald after a power out- women, getting caught is more likely to put to blend overnight in the refrigerator enhances the flavor of age made it impossible to wash out the one’s economic well-being at risk. this salad. chemicals in her hair. The woman was Can money buy you happiness? Asked getting a color treatment at the People’s Stephanie Rosenbloom in The New York Choice Hair Salon when the power went Times. That depends several different stud- Vita can be reached at [email protected] out, shutting down its electric water heater ies point to one conclusion: “Spending and preventing beauticians from rinsing the money for an experience-concert tickets, woman’s hair in time. Salon owner Tessa French lessons, sushi-rolling classes, a ho- • Wonderland Closes (Continued from Page 2) Mingo blames the power company. “There tel room in Monaco-produces longer-lasting wages. DeLeo saw that all proven correct about the was no reason for my power to get cut off,” satisfaction than spending money on plain along, which is why he impact of voting down said Mingo. “I know I just paid my bill on old stuff.” Whereas most physical goods tend wanted to create more the Legislature’s bill. The the 19th.” to lose their appeal as the purchaser be- racinos but the Governor Governor is in a tight race The lovely Mona-Lisa Cappuccio of East comes accustomed to them, experiences didn’t want to go along with and people, Democrat voters Boston, wants you to know, another thing strengthen social bonds and pay dividends a good bill but sought a bet- want a leader who sup- about women is that they can be persuaded over time. We reminisce about them, often ter bill which in the end ports workers having jobs. to do anything with their hair, except leave sugarcoating the details, so that in hind- was no bill and no jobs for 80 In the end, no jobs were it alone. sight, even a hellish family road trip or ex- workers. created, some were lost and Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill says in many pensive journey abroad may ultimately Governor Deval Patrick revenue from gambling still a beauty parlor the talk alone is enough to seem like money well spent. made the wrong decision on goes to Rhode Island and curl your hair. My brilliant and beautiful wife Marilyn this. Speaker DeLeo was Connecticut. It has been said, hair tinting is more popu- believed in taking trips! We have covered lar than ever: many a young woman is out over fifty-percent of the world! Yes, she knew to get a boyfriend or “dye” trying. how to create interesting trips! Off we ven- ATTENTION ATTORNEYS Huh? About 4 million children in the U.S. tured to countries in Europe, Asia, etc. Of were born to illegal immigrants, a new study course, our favorite trips were to Italy. Yes, The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper by the Pew Hispanic Center found. In 2008, we enjoyed visits to the birthplaces of our of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices about one in 12 of all children born in the parents. Ah, Bella Italia. from any court in each town that we serve. country were those of illegal immigrants. Time for some show business reminisc- Distractions, after a British aquarium had ing with the distinguished musicologist LEGAL NOTICES to dress an underwater statue of a topless Albert Natale. A quote from the diversi- For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, mermaid in a bikini because so many male fied Morey Amsterdam: “I’m a songwriter visitors were ignoring the marine life around when my songs are sung, a gag writer when please call (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: her. “We hadn’t noticed quite how buxom people tell my jokes,” a comedian when POST-GAZETTE, P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices Sally was,” said an aquarium official. people laugh. Otherwise, it’s straight Red is in! Red has long been considered a drama.” Morey wrote “Rum and Coca-Cola,” sexy color for women. But a new study finds a big hit for the Andrews Sisters in 1945. 1st Generation that red clothes have the same stimulating Harold Lloyd, who always wore glasses in impact when worn by men. Researchers his movies, had his original glasses insured Italian-American claim when pictured in a red shirt, the man with Lloyd’s of London for $25,000, yet they was deemed significantly more attractive contained no lenses. Be aware, actor Bella Vita Orlando Sinopoli by women. Yes, the study revealed women Lugosi was buried in his Count Dracula Shares with us find the man wearing red has sex-appeal. cape. When Tex Beneke joined the Glenn Hey, guys, go and get yourself some red Miller band, he insisted on being paid “a a delightful recollection shirts or red sports jackets. little more than the other guys.” So, Miller of her memories as a child Health scare! If you’re a parent with young paid Tex $52 per week instead of $50. And children, a new study says, the most dan- actress Hedy Lamarr turned down the lead- growing up in gerous things in your house are cleaning ing female roles in “Casablanca” (1943), Boston’s “Little Italy” products. Each year some 12,000 kids under “Gaslight” (1944) and “Laura” (1944). , each age 5 are treated in hospital emergency of which were award-winning films. and a collection of rooms for exposure to everything from A belated “Happy Birthday” to the wonder- Italian family recipes bleaches (the most common cause of injury) ful Paula Lombardo-Colia! Yes, Paula is from the homeland. to detergents and spot removers. The most responsible for helping to establish the hazardous container, researchers at popular Lombardo’s function facilities. On Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Colum- Monday, September 5th the brilliant, hand- Great as Gifts bus, Ohio, found, is the spray bottle, which some Peter Ingeneri will be celebrating FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM is responsible for about 40 percent of those his birthday by eating a large serving of and in local bookstores — ask for toxic injuries. Spray cleaners usually don’t Baccala. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN have child-resistant caps, and for many Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN kids, they’re too appealing to resist: Color- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 Page 13

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Back in the early 1960s, were all moving to Belmont. fortable. The house was on my father wanted to move out Dad signed the papers, but a corner lot. The people of East Boston for no other before he did, we agreed that across the street were Jew- reason than parking. Being he would put a one third ish, next to them they were musicians we found it diffi- down payment on the house Yankee. Next door, they cult to find parking spaces in and I would make the were Yankee and next door our neighborhood at 1:00 or monthly mortgage payments to them, they were Irish. The 2:00 AM, considering we lived of $200. I was now making houses on the street that in a neighborhood of all three about $100 a week teaching ran perpendicular to ours deckers and every family in Boston, equaling and contained people who were owned at least one car. sometimes doubling that Greek, Irish, Syrian, Jewish When Nanna was alive, amount per week playing and Yankee. We were the my mother had an excuse for with the bands I was affili- only Italians, but that was not moving. She was needed ated with, and occasionally OK and Mom settled down to help care for my grand- did a bit of modeling of men’s in no time as a suburban mother. Babbononno had his clothing. On weekends, housewife. Dad was happy routine. Shopping either in when I wasn’t playing music, that he could come home at Guests enjoy the “Avedon Fashion 1944-2000” opening the North End or at locations I still worked at the Seville night and not have to hunt reception at the MFA. in Central or Maverick Theater. Money was, there- for a parking space. The (Photo courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts) Squares. To my grandpar- fore, not an object for me. Sal house had a one-car garage ents, there was no where Meli and I shared apart- and a driveway that could chocolate bread pudding, available in the coming else to live except East Bos- ments, also. We joined with accommodate two more hand-dipped ice cream, local weeks. In addition to physi- ton or the North End. My a couple of other guys rent- cars. His parking worries beers and wines, soft drinks cal distribution, the story mother was fearful of the ing a cottage on Winthrop were over. — and much more. will be available online at unknown and she wasn’t Beach and an apartment Babbononno never ad- There will be live music www.bostonbookfest.org be- ever leaving Eastie. Dad had on Commonwealth Avenue. justed to living in Belmont. and period entertainment, ginning October 1. been on the road with the big When I began playing in New In East Boston, he could an appearance by Maggie The Boston Book Festival bands back in the 1930s and York on weekends a couple walk to Central Square, buy the Clown and many kids’ is produced by the non-profit knew what was on the other of years later, we did the his Italian newspapers, Il games & activities. organization of the same side of the road, and frankly, same thing. Sal and I joined Progresso and La Gazetta Village admission is not name, and is made pos- wanted to try a different style in with a couple of friends (our Post Gazette). At the required for the “Squantum sible with the generous of living. When it got to a who had a multi bedroom flat same store, he could pur- Feast” but there will be support of sponsors and in- point that he had to circle on Amsterdam Ave, and 88th chase his stogies, DiNobile discounted admission with dividual donors. For more in- the blocks of East Boston’s Street in Manhattan. Out of cigars that were and are food & beverage ticket formation, including the Eagle Hill for an hour to find respect for my folks, when- what I call “eye burners.” He purchases. complete lineup of authors a parking space, he lost his ever I was staying in could hang around Central For more information call for the 2010 event, visit patience and starting check- Winthrop or downtown Bos- Square and discuss politics, 508-347-0363 or 508-347- www.bostonbookfest.org. ing suburban neighborhoods ton, I would let them know religion and life in general 0306 or visit www.osv.org...... Just prior to the Bos- for a new place to live. ahead of time so they with his cronies. At night, ...... The organizers of the ton Red Sox season, Jerry Uncle Gino (my mother’s wouldn’t worry. Actually, I no he would play cards at the Boston Book Festival have Remy’s made international youngest brother) and Aunt longer had a steady girl- store-front social clubs that announced that Tom Per- news by creating a unique Ninna, with their twin chil- friend or fiancée, (that’s an- he belonged to or was in- rotta’s “The Smile on Happy first-of-its-kind “Season dren en tow, had moved to a other story) and was living vited to and have a glass of Chang’s Face” has been cho- Pass” program that allowed new development in Belmont “foot loose and fancy free.” wine or three with his pals sen as the first short story patrons to purchase passes, in the 1950s and Dad kind Easter weekend 1962, we from the “Old Country.” in the organization’s “One which grant them special of liked their neighborhood, moved to the Belmont There was nothing like City, One Story program.” privileges on game days. The so in 1961, he started house. Dad was happy, mom this in Belmont and he was 30,000 copies of this story, Red Sox season pass pro- checking out prices for one was scared, and Babbononno like the proverbial “duck out chosen for its accessibility, gram soon became sold out, family houses in Boston’s complained all the way. Dad of water.” literary merit and ability to but not before hundreds of immediate suburbs. He repeated his earlier state- Actually, we were the last stimulate discussion will be sports fans signed up. found a one family house in ment saying that he would of the family to have lived in distributed as a bound book- Now Jerry Remy’s is an- Belmont that he liked, but it pay for the East Boston apart- East Boston or the North End. let throughout the City be- nouncing their Season Pass was expensive, $24,500. ment if Babbononno and my Uncle Paul and his family ginning in late September. for the 2010 New England When he mentioned this to mother wanted to stay there. had bought a house in Festival organizers hope Patriots season. Fans will get friends, and described the This shut both of them up, Saugus, Uncle Nick and Aunt that thousands of Boston- to watch all the home and place, they responded with but they weren’t happy. I just Dorothy were living in an ians will read and discuss away game Patriots action comments like, “You can buy kept my mouth closed. That apartment in Brookline, the story in the weeks lead- on the restaurant’s 6 ½ foot the same house in Revere first night in Belmont, I Uncle Gino, Aunt Ninna and ing up to the second annual by 11 foot high definition for $15,000,” or, “The same couldn’t sleep, it was too their kids lived around the “Boston Book Festival,” televisions with lots of extra place in Medford or Saugus quiet. In East Boston, planes corner from us in Belmont which takes place on Octo- perks. For more informa- is only $17,000 or $18,000.” flew over the top floor of the and all cousins, first, second ber 16. Perrotta will make tion, call 617-236-REMY Dad would come back with, Eutaw Street three decker and third, as well as their introductory remarks at a (7369). “I don’t want to go to those we lived in, morning, noon parents, had moved away. town-hall style discussion of Enjoy! towns, I want Belmont.” and night. You could hear We were the last. the story at the Festival. When Dad tried to discuss distant sirens coming from Babbononno’s inability to Distribution will take (Be sure to visit Hilda his find with my mother or police cars and ambulances, adjust led to a few problems. place at Boston Public Li- Morrill’s gardening Web site, Babbononno, they wouldn’t the constant drone of cars It got to a point that my brary branches, subway sta- www.bostongardens.com. listen. Neither was willing passing the house and the uncles found him an apart- tions, community centers, In addition to events covered to move anywhere. After an loud conversations of neigh- ment near Maverick Square farmers markets, open stu- and reported by the columnist, episode of trying to find a bors in English, Italian and and he moved back to East dios and other places where “The Socially Set” is compiled parking space during an Portuguese. Belmont was so Boston at the tender age of people gather, in October, in from various other sources early spring snow storm, he quiet, I couldn’t sleep. Early ninety. He remained there advance of the Boston Book such as news and press re- was so exasperated that he that first morning in the new for about three years or so, Festival. A complete list of leases, PRNewswire services, gave Mom and Babbononno neighborhood, the only thing and when he wasn’t able to distribution locations will be etc.) an ultimatum, “I will pay for I heard was the chirping of take care of himself any this apartment so you both the birds. longer, he went to live at the to stay in East Boston, but I Once my mother found long-gone Columbus Nurs- Fully Insured am moving to the suburbs.” new friends in the immedi- ing Home which was on Lic #017936 My mother panicked and ate vicinity of the Belmont Saratoga Street in Orient told Babbononno that we house, she felt more com- Heights. Actually there was someone to help him out — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — back in Eastie. An Irish lady in a neighboring apartment Heating & Air Conditioning THE began taking care of him, Sales, Service & Installation cooking his food, doing his Johnny Christy laundry and cleaning his Ken Shallow apartment. I don’t know how 617.593.6211 [email protected] they conversed and she had an Irish brogue thick enough Orchestra to cut with a knife and For events going on in Massachusetts this FALL, Babbononno spoke fractured check out the Massachusetts Office MUSIC FOR ALL English. But that’s a story for of Travel & Tourism another time. GOD BLESS OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Web site at www.massvacation.com. AMERICA Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) TRYING NOT TO LOSE Madonna’s statue in joint I’m in gasoline heaven now. Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco YOUR SUMMER SPIRIT celebration. REAL FLOWER POWER The weather for St. An- I like pretty flowers and the thony brought just in time best place to buy them, I IN ORDER TO LIVE WELL, YOU NEED TO EAT WELL! after far too much rain dur- think, is over in Charles- Professor Luca Deiana teaches at the University of Sassari ing the week leading up to town at Bunker Hill Florist at where he is the director of project “Akea,” which studies it. One Thompson Square. You the secrets of the Sardinian centenarians. He understands Traditions here in the won’t regret it. I promise. longevity. To the question of how people reach the age of North End are inter-genera- ONLY IN EAST BOSTON 100 he answered that it is primarily a matter of “genes,” tional and hopefully always Every night when I drive as he ascertained after studying 1,600 ultra-centenarians will be. Meanwhile, as I said home from work, I usually living in Sardinia, a region of records, for there are now above, I will be praying to St. have to squeeze by three, 22 centenarians for every 100,000 inhabitants. There is, Anthony to keep this sum- four, sometimes, five double I Sardinia, a record system unique in the world, and a data mer from getting lost too parked cars with or without bank with information, and a basic biological archive which quickly. drivers inside. The parking indicate, inter alias, that even in the 18th century there ANOTHER SUMMER OF lights always seem ahead were people, albeit only a few, who lived to be 100. An im- MIRABELLA MEMORIES of me. One night a very large portant element to longer life is the environment where The Mirabella Pool closes moving van was being filled cleaner air helps to live longer. Then comes “nutrition.” after Labor Day, September up with furniture at mid- Professor Deiana suggests to drink milk and its by-prod- 6. It was another great year night and the driver asked ucts. The Sardinian centenarians are all farmers and shep- poolside with all the guys and me if I could get by. I told him herds, whose diet is poorer and plainer than even the Medi- The feast of St. Anthony girls too. The "End of Sum- I drove a Grand Marquis, he terranean diet. Then there is "socialization." A family, with and St. Lucy are now his- mer Pool Party" will be held moved the van for me. One its closeness and love, helps to live longer and better. People tory for the Summer of ’10. Sunday, September 5. Sum- night a car in front of me take pills to fight diabetes and cholesterol never realizing I will attempt to keep from mertime in the North End couldn’t proceed because of that our health is a combination of physical elements and losing this summer of ours was super for me this year a double parker. One guys a lot more! just a bit longer. I’ll be pray- with all the regulars, Gigi, from the parked vehicle ing to St. Anthony whose Marilyn, Sammy, Anthony, told the guy in front of me THE MADE-IN-ITALY IN JAPAN IN 2009. An evening gala specialty is finding lost Patty, Sevens, Leo, Cal, to “Hold your horses.” Only in affair marked the closing of the Made-in-Italy in Japan. It items to intercede on our Stevie and Marie. Hope I Eastie, folks, only in Eastie! was a huge success. Superb models paraded for Salvatore behalf. We know this sum- didn’t miss anyone because Meanwhile, there’s an- Ferragamo, jewels by Bulgari inspired by the “Dolce Vita” mer will eventually be lost if I did I’ll be hearing from other thing I’ve spotted. I theme, and three formal dresses once worn by Maria Callas, but this is too soon for that them. Gigi by the way is the have never so many of those were the epilogue to a great business adventure in the to happen. unofficial bouncer of our spot HC-V Parking restriction country of the Rising Sun. There were 180 events in less All the feasts were great by the fence. You don’t need signs in a single neigh- than three months based on economic times, tourism and this summer. I was espe- to reserve anything with borhood before. On one culture sponsored around eight main events. cially proud of my roots from Gigi on guard. street I travel on, there was At the residence of the Italian Ambassador to Tokyo, Sciacca as the Fisherman’s PRIME TIME PRICING a stretch about five houses where the gala evening was organized, there were over Feast celebrated its first There’s a new gas station long with an endless series 800 guests, mainly diplomats, politicians, Japanese busi- one hundred years in the in Dorchester at the corner of HC-V Parking signs lining ness people, and Japan’s celebrities who all paid homage North End. A big 100th bash of Pleasant Street and the curb. to the creativity of the “Bel Paese” through forms of exquis- is scheduled for Septem- Dorchester Avenue. It is a Either East Boston has ite elegance and style of Italian fashion. Ferragamo pre- ber. It was nice to see the PRIME station and it is sell- more handicapped drivers sented 40 samples of the Spring-Summer 2010 collection, Society of St. Peter join ing 87 octane at $2.379 per per capita than any other all worn by models, of both sexes, who paraded on the stage in the feast with Madonna gallon. I thought King Ex- Boston neighborhood or that had been built for the occasion in Milan, and flown to del Soccorso back on Aug- press on Washington Street something smells fishy but Tokyo. The party was also to celebrate 30 years of the “made ust 12 when the statue of was great at $2.479 but this so too did a moving van get- in Italy” on the Japanese markets. Bulgari presented a St. Peter marched with the saves me ten cents more. ting loaded up at midnight. collection “vintage” to also celebrate its 125 years of the firm’s founding of particular significance was also the pres- • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) ence of the Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano, who department stores and ev- something without the As the conservative Inves- had come for the official opening of the “Fair,” the largest erything else. Today, Macys threat of investigation. tors Business Daily editorial- ever organized in Asia. It is also important to mention is the only anchor keeping Pelosi in an interview on ized on August 20, “Anyone that the “La Scala” opera house presented musical selec- Downtown afloat. August 17 with KCBS in San who wasn’t chilled by her tions from symphonies and from operas. The exhibits, Perhaps, it is time for those Francisco said she was (Pelosi’s) statement is part of artistic and the like, saw 1.35 million visitors. The cost chimes to be playing, “Happy among “those who have the problem.” for Italy’s business people was about 35 million euro Days are here again! Except called for looking into how is Why Aren’t They Banned (@ $47 mil.). I think there are no more this opposition to the mosque from Doing State happy days for Downtown is being funded," and ques- Contracts? NEW COMPUTERS ARE INVADING THE MARKET. Crossing around the corner tioned how the mosque issue According to a Boston Her- They are not here yet, but they will be here soon. New anytime soon. is being “ginned up.” ald news story (Deval Has computers, fast and light, will invade the world mar- Where is Bloomberg on Dopes, the Bill of Rights ‘Concern’ on Big Dig Co., Au- kets. They are the result of MIT’s research efforts, St. Nicholas? safeguard free speech or not? gust 24), Governor Deval which have produced the first laser made of Germanium While all the pols are doing Isn’t dissent to be tolerated Patrick is worried that the which can produce light waves that can carry information the politically correct thing and sometimes promoted? Big Dig architect Parsons at room temperature. Much more data can then be by supporting the Ground Caught in a mess of her own Brinckerhoff will be doing transferred and faster. A new generation of processors is Zero Mosque they appear to creation, she backtracked a design work on the $24 mil- the present pre-occupation of researchers worldwide. In be recalcitrant and oblivious bit. She now says she also lion design contract for the short we are soon to witness stunning new products on the to the rebuilding plans of supports transparency about MBTA Green Line extension markets. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox those funding the mosque to Somerville and Medford Church across from the too. Like Our fearless leader, that was put out for bid. Trade Center, which was de- she too is a fence sitter get- The governor’s spokesper- • Respect the Working (Continued from Page 1) stroyed when both towers ting her own splitters. son said, “The governor has thing — made in the U.S.A. and agricultural work in came crashing down back on As far as opponents of this expressed concerns with the Politicians in Washington nations that do not honor 9/11. For nine long years, mosque, they include 63% of fact that Parsons Brincker- will talk much this Labor labor, but rather subject this Orthodox community New Yorkers and 68% of all hoff continues to do business Day weekend about the their workers to unsafe and with actual property, on Americans. What of her with the state.” Other state dignity of the workingmen unhealthy conditions and Ground Zero have not been counterpart in the US Sen- officials say since this Big and women of America, but low pay. permitted to rebuild. Where ate, Harry Reid who also op- Dig architect isn’t barred the policies they enact tell You do not respect the dig- is Mayor Michael Bloom- posed the placement of this from doing state business, it a different tale. President nity of the workingman or berg's public outrage over mosque? is impossible to block the Obama is pushing congress woman by destroying his this nine year wait by the I don’t believe a mosque firm from the MBTA project to approve new free trade job. Greek Orthodox community? near the spot where 3,000 if it submits the lowest bid. agreements with Colombia, Apparently, liberals save Americans were incinerated While Republican Charles Korea, and Panama. He has David Trumbull is the their outrage for a13 story in the name of Allah is an Baker and Independent Tim instructed his chief trade chairman of the Boston Ward mosque in a horrible site. appropriate place for it. If this Cahill both challenging Deval negotiator to make similar Three Republican Committee. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox sounds politically incorrect, Patrick in the November elec- deals with Vietnam, Brunei, Boston’s Ward Three includes Church should have already so be it. However, any at- tion, neither suggests the and possibly Malaysia. If the North End, West End, part been rebuilt, right? tempt to punish or re-edu- obvious question. Why hasn’t these deals go through more of Beacon Hill, downtown, Nancy Gets "Pelositis" cate Americans over this the Patrick Administration U.S. jobs will be lost, replaced waterfront, Chinatown, and The Speaker of the US mosque issue is un-Ameri- taken action to prevent Par- by manufacturing, mining, part of the South End. House, Nancy Pelosi, report- can. Too bad, Democrats like sons Brinckerhoff from bid- edly questioned how oppo- Pelosi are annoyed by the ding on the state’s public nents of the Ground Zero masses. We are a govern- projects? It is one thing to be Mosque are being funded. ment of, by and for the people. concerned but actions speak WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM There is something wrong The sooner liberals get this, louder than words. Otherwise when people can’t protest the better for America. the ‘concern” is hollow. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts EXTRA Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI10P3908EA Docket No. MI10P3923EA The Rocket Gets Indicted victed, he could face up to 30 bat with the likes of Aaron, In the Estate of In the Estate of Roger Clemens was one of years in prison and a $1.5 Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle ANTHONY R DUONOLO JOHN A GREGORIO the most dominating pitch- million fine. However, fed- or Joe DiMaggio. a/k/a A RICHARD DUONOLO Late of STONEHAM, MA 02180 a/k/a ANTHONY RICHARD DUONOLO Date of Death June 28, 2008 ers of his era. He started off eral sentencing guidelines Nats Pitching Late of STONEHAM, MA 02180 NOTICE OF PETITION with great hope as a rookie suggest a possible 15 to 21 Phenomenon Sidelined Date of Death February 19, 2010 FOR APPOINTMENT OF in 1984 winning his very months if he is convicted. Washington Nationals NOTICE OF PETITION ADMINISTRATOR first game on May 18, 1984. How sad that a pitcher rookie pitching phenomenon FOR PROBATE OF WILL WITH THE WILL ANNEXED He finished 354-184 and is as great as him may never Stephen Strasburg is appar- To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- one of only four pitchers to enter the Hall of Fame. He ently out again on the D.L. sented requesting that a document purpor- sented requesting that a document purpor- strike out more than 4,000 won 354 games. He won the He is 5-3 with a 2.91 ERA ting to be the last will of said decedent be ting to be the last will of said decedent be batters. He was an All-Star Cy Young over and over with 92 strikeouts in 68 proved and allowed and that BARBARA A proved and allowed and that JOHN DUONOLO of Stoneham, MA be appointed EDWARD GREGORIO of Reading, MA or 11 times and won an amaz- again. He struck out 20 innings. Many people are executor/trix, named in the will to serve some other suitable person be appoined ing 7 Cy Young Awards. Yet, batters in a game twice. Yet, comparing him with the With Personal Surety. administrator with the will annexed to serve he may never get into the Cooperstown may forever be Hall of Famer Bob Feller who IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Without Surety. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Hall of Fame getting caught allusive for him. Too bad! broke in with the Cleveland A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE up in the steroid scandal. Breaking Bonds HR Indians back on August 23, AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Record O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Clemens was indicted on 1936 when he won his SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Thursday, August 19 on a Barry Bonds is the all-time first game at age 17 with 15 In addition, you must file a written affi- SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. series of charges related to home run king with 762 strikeouts. Is Strasburg davit of objections to the petition, stating In addition, you must file a written affidavit specific facts and grounds upon which the of objections to the petition, stating specific lying to Congress about al- homeruns. I personally another Feller? Time will objection is based, within thirty (30) days facts and grounds upon which the objection legedly taking performance refuse to recognize him as tell but he certainly looks after thereturn day (or such other time is based, within thirty (30) days after the enhancing drugs. If con- the home run king and like a pitcher to watch. as the court, on motion with notice to the return day (or such other time as the court, petitioner, may allow) in accordance with on motion with notice to the petitioner, may instead still think Hank Red Sox D.L. Team Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. SACRED HEART OF JESUS Aaron’s 755 mark is still the Continues to Grow WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, & ST. JUDE tops all time. No suspect What little hope the Red First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: August 23, 2010 Date: August 23, 2010 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be home runs from him. How- Sox had left to make the Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate adored, glorified, loved and preserved ever, while everyone is look- post-season went up in Run date: 9/3/10 Run date: 9/3/10 throughout the world now and forever. ing at Alex Rodriguez with smoke on August 20 when Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. 604 home runs to break the Dustin Pedroia was placed St. Jude, worker of miracles pray for Bonds record, I believe it will on the disabled list joining LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE us. St. Jude help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day, be Albert Pujols who will Kevin Youkilis and Jacoby Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts break the record. He is the Ellsbury. Plus the horrid The Trial Court The Trial Court by the 8th day your prayer will be Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court answered. It has never been known to first player ever to hit at pitching of supposed ace 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street fail. Publication must be promised. My least 30 home runs in his Josh Beckett, who gave up Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 prayers have been answered. first 10 seasons in baseball. six runs on August 19 and A.T.P. Docket No. MI10P3945EA Docket No. MI10P3964EA He is a hitting phenom- raised his ERA up to a 6.67 In the Estate of In the Estate of GEORGE L WEBSTER HENRY J CIARLETTA enon, a true slugger who mark. Not exactly Cy Late of WILMINGTON, MA 01887 Late of WAYLAND, MA 01778 ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA could have gone at-bat to at- Youngish, is it? Date of Death March 26, 2010 Date of Death June 29, 2010 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL throughout the world now and for- ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1072-C1, CONTROL TOWER SUBSTATION sented requesting that a document purpor- sented requesting that a document purpor- pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving UPGRADE, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will ting to be the last will of said decedent be ting to be the last will of said decedent be protector and wonder worker, pray be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, proved and allowed and that JEAN E proved and allowed and that NANCY A forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday Suite 209S, Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, WEBSTER of Wilmington, MA be appointed KIERNAN of Bath, ME be appointed execu- and by the 8th day your prayer will be until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 immediately after executor/trix, named in the will to serve tor/trix, named in the will to serve answered. It has never been known to which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Without Surety. Without Surety. fail. Publication must be promised. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, My prayers have been answered. NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL LIBRARY (ABOVE Favor received. P.G. ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A.T.P. A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT The work includes THE FURNISHING OF LABOR, TOOLS AND INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN TO REPLACE SEVENTEEN (17) 480V THREE-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKERS CONSISTING OF O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON FOURTEEN (14) 600A, 800A AND THREE (3) 1600A, PRESENTLY MOUNTED IN A “MAIN- SEPTEMBER 21, 2010. SEPTEMBER 22, 2010. LEGAL NOTICE TIE-MAIN” CONFIGURATION SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE WITH THE In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit ASSOCIATED AUTOMATIC TRANSFER PACKAGE, INDIVIDUAL BREAKER CONTROL, of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific B&B TOWING CONTROL WIRINGS, MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING SWITCHGEAR ENCLOSURE, facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection 50-R MOONEY STREET TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT/WIRING TO FEED EXISTING LOADS DURING THE POWER is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, SHUTDOWNS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WORK. ALL WORK SHALL BE CONDUCTED on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may TO: FAUN SCHWATTZ AT THE CONTROL TOWER SUBSTATION, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. 2-A GEORGES ROCK ROAD WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Bid documents will be made available beginning TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. SANDWICH, MA 02563 Date: August 24, 2010 Date: August 25, 2010 B&B TOWING HAS HAD In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate YOUR VEHICLE SINCE with their bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Assessment Management and an Update Statement. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss Let’s Talk About “OUR LOCAL FIGHTERS!” A tip of the Hoops and native and former Bruin Bill Does Heavyweight Size Count? Hockey hat to the college Guerin is. When the Pitts- “VINCENZO SPEAKS!”and Let’s Remember LABOR DAZE football season as it opens. burgh Penguins decided not HERE’S THE KICKOFF — to offer Guerin a contract and RING 4 HALL OF FAME BANQUET September 19, 2010 As the college football sea- recently, that opened the door “Tonight!” Labor Daze, at Twin Rivers in 250 lb. Abe Simon in 13 rounds, March 21, son begins one of the more wide for other teams that Lincoln, RI. An entertaining fight card fea- 1941. Joe Louis kayoed 6' 6½" Buddy Baer interesting observers is Jeff might be interested. tures fighters New England Super Middle- in the 1st round on January 9, 1942. Then on Sagarin of USA Today. A 1970 Guerin’s first choice would weight Champion Vladine Biosse 7-0, 4 KO’s, May 23, 1941 he won by disqualification in graduate of MIT, he rates all have been the Pens, having Heavyweight Jesse Barboza 3-1, 3 KO’s, seven over Buddy Baer. As the saying goes the Division I teams in scored 21 goals and 24 assists Jesus Caro 5-0, 4 KO’s, Eric Estrada 1-0, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight. America, combining both FBS for them in 78 games last sea- 1 KO, Joe Gardner 5-1-1, 1 KO, Dustin It’s the size of the fight in the dog!” The (Football Bowl Subdivision) son. In addition he had four Reinhold 2-1-1, 2 KO’s, Eric Pinarreta 2-4, Ultimate Encyclopedia of Boxing by Harry and FCS (Football Champion- goals and five assists in the 2 KO’s, Jonathan Vasquez 1-0, 1 KO amongst Mullen, 1996 edition states: heaviest man ship Subdivision) in one list- 11 playoff games the Pens many other rising stars. They’re here, to to fight for the title Primo Carnera at 270 lbs ing. It’a a big list, covering played in this past spring. entertain you. “Ding!” ... He won by points in 15 rounds over Tommy some 245 teams. Sure he’s 39 but he plays like In Quincy, at “CYR-Farrell Boxing Gym.” Loughran in Miami on March 1, 1934. The As such, every football team he’s younger and he still has Many fans of boxing are here with Trainer greatest combined weight in a title playing football at the Division the fire of a younger player. Jimmy Farrell and company. Tommy Lee, fight? Was 488 ¾ lbs. when Primo Carnera I level across the country is The Pittsburgh Post Gazette Rick Kielczweski, Sr., Bobby Covino, Ryan 259½ lbs. outpointed Paulino Uzcudun listed, including all the Divi- indicated that Guerin was Kielczweski, Danny Kelly, Breda Kelly, Peter 229¼ lbs. in Rome on October 22, 1933. sion I New England schools. not extended an offer due to a Gustason, Joe O’Neill, Jose Medina, Manny You’re aware of the power punching of Rocky Sagarin uses the term rat- salary cap squeeze. Bill Lopes, Jenalyn Johnson, Wayne Lopes, Dave Marciano. He weighed in at 185 lbs. and stood ings, not rankings. made $2 million last season, Forgianni, Matt LiPuma and Cathy Moylan. only 5' 10". He had a record of 49-0, with Boston College is the top- according to the paper, and It’s great here. All quality names from the 43 KO’s. His punch was devastating. rated school from the six New the team is up against the World of Boxing. Together gathered, with August 28th there was an “Amateur Fight England states, being placed wall as training camp ap- many others. Enjoying the battles, between Night. Sucra Ray Oliveira of New Bedford and in the 31st position. UConn is proaches, with less than that area fighters: Wilson Carpenter & Bobby John “The Iceman” Scully of Connecticut right behind at number 40 amount in cap space left. Hurley, Alex Lynch & Joe Flannigan, Joe pitted there teams for a spectacular boxing while UNH is 98th. Maine is Thus, the decision was made Whiffer & Jimmy Jordan, Mark Manini & show. Both are former world boxing players. in the 129th position followed not to extend him an offer. Ben Parsons. Hey there’s “Website Dave John Scully, a world ranked fighter and Sucra by Harvard at 130. Holy Cross Guerin has indicated that and Mike Burns,” Matt O’Donnell & Ricky Ray, a world champion. John Scully is a is 148 while Yale is 159 he wants to play one more Ford, check out these two bruisers in Rick trainer of Matt Godfrey. Both were in and Brown is 160. URI is 178 year and we feel that he Kielczweski & Joe Rotundo, P.J. Cambell & Germany. Matt Godfrey fought Marco Huck followed by Central Connecti- could definitely help a club — Nick Cyr, Alex Lynch & Seamus Thornton, for the World Cruiserweight title. cut at 195 while Bryant with his talent, desire and Alex Lynch & Josh Bickford, Matt O’Donnell From Germany, Matt Godfrey 20-2 and College is at 206, Dartmouth veteran’s knowledge. & Steven Farrar, and again with Mike 10 KO’s Connecticut lost to the now 30-1, comes in at 212 and Sacred Unfortunately, we also felt Durling, Robert Manning battled too, Josh 23 KO Marco “Kapt n” Huck of Yugoslavia. Heart University (Fairfield, a day like this might come for Bickford & Shamus Thornton and Jason Marco Huck defended his WBO Cruiser- Connecticut) shows at 231. Bill, when he opted not to Wheeler. All these fighters came together, weight title by stopping Matt Godfrey at While numerous polls list retire after the Pens won the and dazzled the fans of boxing. This was an 2:18 of the fifth round. Matt Godfrey was over- defending national champion Stanley Cup in 2009. There’s excellent show. A show that deserves acco- whelmed by an aggressive and powerful Alabama at No. 1, Sagarin nothing like going out on top lades. Trainer Jimmy Farrell is one of the Marco Huck. Marco Huck dropped Matt differs, choosing Florida as — just ask Ray Bourque who great trainers in boxing. He was trained, as Godfrey the first time in round two. Then the ratings leader followed retired after winning the Cup a student of the great Gus D’Amato New York, knocked him down in the third round. Twice by Texas. Alabama is No. 3. with Colorado in 2001. amongst many other notable trainers. I re- again knocking him down in the fifth. Notre Dame, under new Here’s hoping that Guerin member reading the Ring Magazine in his The second of these two knock-downs, coach Brian Kelly, is 45th. gets signed by some team great era. The name Jimmy Farrell was in- Matt Godfrey was sent through the ropes. Looking at the service acad- before the season starts so cluded in its rating. Next time you hear of This knockdown prompted Referee Geno emies, Air Force comes in at that he can contribute in a one of these shows check it out. I know we Rodriguez, to prevent Matt Godfrey further No. 44, Navy occupies the 50th meaningful way as he takes enjoyed ourselves. You will too. Support these punishment. Referee Geno Rodriguez stopped spot while Army has been a farewell tour of the NHL programs. The boxing world helps make the fight. Winning this match in five is Marco placed at 135. cities this winter. adults out of our youth. Developing courage Huck and Tomasz Adamek fought it out with Locally, Boston College STATE OF THE BRUINS — to fight their way to the top. I can here you Michael Grant. The only loss that Adamek opens with four home games This annual event is sched- now “Yo ______, we did it!” has on his record was his February 3, 2007 — a schedule that doesn’t uled for 7 p.m. on September Tommy Lee is a 20 plus year veteran of 12 round loss to Chad Dawson of Connecti- have the Eagles playing a 21 at the Garden. It features training Boxers. He says “The guys from cut. Chad Dawson won this WBC Light heavy- road game until Columbus a town hall format where Southie are back in the gym.” Open class weight title fight over Adamek. Day weekend. After games Bruins season ticket holders fighter Martin Delgado last year won the nov- Did you see the Michael Grant versus against Weber State and (both full season and half ice silver mittens. Rafael Savino is a prospect Tomasz Adamek fight? 6' 2" Tomasz Adamek Kent State to start things off, season) can stand up and ask with high expectations. Open fighter Joe defeated 46-4, 34 KO, 6' 7" Michael Grant. along come two big games — members of the Bruins orga- Farina made the finals at 152 lbs last year. Michael Grant fought Lennox Lewis way back against Virginia Tech on nization anything they want. He’s expected to have a good year. Tommy’s on April 29, 2000. For the last two years? Sept. 25 and a matchup with Those scheduled to attend son Andrew Lee 123 lbs. is in the open class. Inactive in 2009 and fighting twice in 2010. archrival Notre Dame on this year’s event include He won the Silver Mittens and Silver Gloves He fought Kevin Burnett on May 7th and October 2. Then comes the team owner Jeremy Jacobs, a couple of years. He’s also won, the New Tomasz Adamek on August 21st. It appears first road game of the season Principal Charlie Jacobs, England Junior Olympics. He then took a to me; in the makings is preparations for a — against North Carolina President Cam Neely, GM couple of years off. And now? “He’s Back!” Tomasz Adamek vs. Klitschko Brothers State on October 9. Peter Chiarelli, head coach It was great seeing Bobby Covino of fight. Most likely the 6' 7" Vitali. Still could Since Boston University Claude Julien, team captain Somerville. He’s a very tough and accom- be 6' 6" Wladimir? Michael Grant is 6' 7" him- and Northeastern no longer Zdeno Chara plus forwards plished fighter from a great era. The 60’s and self. He lost this fight by way of a unanimous field football teams, the only Patrice Bergeron and Mark 70’s. I believe that era, was one of the great- decision. other school playing a Divi- Recchi. est in light heavyweight history, in New I’m speaking with Vincenzo DiGangi. He’s sion I schedule in the Boston Former Bruin and NESN England and in the world. a brilliant, intelligent individual. He knows area is Harvard. It is coached commentator Andy Brickley I have been hearing for many years? The his boxing. Vincenzo, speaks very highly of by veteran mentor Tim will serve as moderator. Heavyweights of now are too big and would Hispanic fighters. Especially of the 60’s 70’s, Murphy, now entering his BACK UP NORTH AGAIN — have defeated the heavyweights of yester- and 80’s great fighters: Roberto Duran, Hector 17th season on the Crimson That’s where former Bruin year. Many heavyweights of now are tall, and Camacho, Wilfredo Gomez, Salvador Sanchez, sidelines. Harvard (7-3 in Matt Lashoff is headed after heavy. Klitschko brother Vitali, is 6' 7" and Carlos Monzon, Jose Napoles. The word His- 2009) opens at home with the Tampa Bay Lightning weighs 252 lbs. He’s 40-2, 38 KO’s, and panic Webster writes 1). Spanish or Spanish Holy Cross on September 18. traded the defenseman to the Wladimir is 6' 6" 244 lbs., a record of 54-3, and Portuguese. 2). of or relating to Hispan- There are only four more Maple Leafs on August 27. 48 KO’s. 1930’s heavyweight of yesteryear; ics. (Iberian Peninsula) you are right home games after that: The legacy of Lashoff as far Primo Carnera 89-14, 72 KO’s, stood 6' 5¾" Vincenzo, there have been many top quality Cornell (October 9), Lehigh as the B's are concerned is and weighed 260 lbs. 1940’s Buddy Baer stood tough Hispanic fighters. (October 15), Columbia that moving him, along with 6' 6½" at 250 lbs., 52-7, 46 KO’s, Abe Simon Tough fighters in New England: Cruiser- (November 6) and traditional Martins Karsums, to Tampa 6' 4", 250 lbs. 36-10-1, 25 KO’s, and Jess weight Matt Godfrey, Light-heavyweight Chad archrival Yale (November 20). back in 2009 as the trading Willard 6' 6¼", 230 lbs. He had a record of Dawson, Super-middleweight Manny Lopes, The game with Yale is the only deadline neared enabled the 26-6-1, 20 KO’s. They were tall, and heavy who’s healing up well. Mark DeLuca, Peter one on national television B’s to obtain the aforemen- too. Jack Dempsey 66-6-11, 51 KO’s stood only Manfredo Jr., Danny O’Connor and the tough (Versus). An additional inter- tioned Mark Recchi — a 6' 1" and weighed in at 189 lbs.. He’s remem- fighters at the CYR Farrell Gym. esting note: Harvard goes player that has contributed in bered for his brutal kayo of 6' 6¼" giant Jess Ring 4 Hall of Fame Banquet is on Septem- through its schedule without a very meaningful way right Willard in 3 rounds, July 4th 1919. Joe Louis, ber 19th at the Florian Hall Dorchester. Call the benefit on a bye week. down to this very day. 65-3 & 1 no contest, had 51 KO’s. He kayoed President Bobby Franklin at 617-484-0263, When Harvard starts it plays Recchi continues to im- giants too. Louis stood 6' 1½", weighing 207 Mickey Finn 617-838-0055 or John O’Brien 10 games in a row. press everyone associated lbs. He kayoed 260 lb. Primo Carnera in at 617-968-7068 for tickets. Always a great A QUALITY FREE AGENT — with the team. Lashoff con- 6 rounds on June 25, 1935. He also kayoed time. That’s what Massachusetts tinues his hockey travels.