VOL. 117 - NO. 12 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MARCH 22, 2013 $.30 A COPY Long Awaited Downtown School at 585 Commercial Street Cheered by Local Officials and Families by Matt Conti It was a celebratory mood Boston Public Schools will at Friday’s official an- temporarily use the space nouncement by Mayor Tom for the Eliot K-8 Innovation Menino that the City of Bos- School while that school is ton is acquiring the North expanded into the former End / Waterfront property at North Bennet Street School 585 Commercial Street to be properties. Upon completion renovated for a new K-8 pub- and pending School Commit- lic school in Downtown Bos- tee approval, the school will ton. Since the news came accommodate more than out yesterday, it was dis- 500 students in grades K-8. closed that the City’s pur- After the Eliot properties chase price is $12.85 mil- are renovated, the new K-8 lion for the space formerly school is expected to open in occupied by Mitt Romney’s September 2016. Design for presidential campaign and the new downtown school Roche Bobois furniture will begin in Fall 2013, with store. construction expected to be- The general footprint of the gin in June 2015. The Com- property will remain the mercial Street facility will be Mayor Thomas Menino announces the acquisition of 585 Commercial Street for a same, according to city offi- used over the next two years new Downtown school surrounded by BPS children. cials, but the entire interior as swing space for the Eliot (Photo by Matt Conti) will be renovated to school K-8 School, as that school is standards. The attached expanded to the North downtown families who have work to improve our entire garten (K2) seats for this fall. parking lot will be a drop-off Bennett Street School at 37- been very patient as we’ve Boston Public Schools sys- This year, 289 more families space and allow for school- 39 North Bennet St. and 48- worked to find a solution that tem, where more parents requested a K2 seat during related traffic to stay off 52 Tileston St. in the North would allow their children to are choosing to send their the first round of registration crowded Commercial Street, End. Eight classrooms and attend a Boston Public children every year.” as compared to last year. especially during events and public space will serve Eliot School close to home,” Boston Public Schools to- The location offers direct funerals at the Boston students in grades 5-8 Mayor Menino said. “Today’s day also said today that it is access to the Harborwalk, a Harborside Home across the through June 2015. announcement marks an- seeing an 8% increase in street. “It’s a great day for our other step forward as we students requesting Kinder- (Continued on Page 3)

th News Briefs The 113 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Irish eyes were smiling by Sal Giarratani when the 113th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place on Sunday, Inquiring Minds Want to Know … March 17th throughout the I often get inquiries about just what kind of streets of South Boston. conservative I am since I sometimes hold views Thousands upon thousands seemingly so liberal to some out there. When it of revelers were in atten- comes to the Constitution I am a constitutional dance donning their green liberal, by which I mean that the protections of attire despite the cool tem- that document and the Bill of Rights within goes peratures of the day. for all including not just victims but those There were plenty of charged but not convicted of crimes. Once in the colorful floats, marching police academy, the class instructor wanted to bands, politicians, police, know if I was an ACLU lawyer as I disagreed with firefighters, veterans, Star some of his actions. I responded that I believed Wars characters, clowns, in the Constitution and do not think anyone horses, step dancers, bag should be tearing it apart for any reason. I be- pipers and so much more. lieve in small government and individual liberty A good time was had by all for all. I do not believe America needs to become in attendance. a socialist democracy like Europe suffers going bankrupt seemingly second by second and na- tion by nation. Government is our business. It will be as good as we demand and as bad as we allow. Too many citizens today are going AWOL on their civic duty. We behave like helpless lambs in a nation of sheep. Our founding fathers must be rolling over in their graves with all this. When I travel down to Texas, that state is so Red they call me an eastern liberal. Even in Austin which is a Blue city, I still am viewed as kind of liberal, it all depends on geography I guess. I like keeping people guessing. It makes everyone think more. “Don’t Let This Happen to You” The above lyric is taken from Charlie on the MTA by the Kingston Trio back around the time The 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade drew thousands upon I was being born. Poor Charlie stuck on the thousands of spectators to this annual celebration (Continued on Page 15) throughout the streets of South Boston.

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Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Res Publica Turiello Nostra by David Trumbull A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. Here We Go Again “Gentlemen, what ails the longer than 1940 for victory. ism was rejected by party GEORGE WASHINGTON Republican Party is not the I realize that, and yet maybe leaders. The result was four BIRTH DATE: fact that it is in the minor- not. This country of ours is decades of Democratic Party February 22, 1732 ity. It has been in the minor- given to sweeping tides of hegemony with the Repub- DEATH DATE: ity before. What ails it is a emotionalism. Who would lican response to the pre- December 14, 1799 certain sort of yielding to have believed in 1932 or vailing liberalism being a PLACE OF BIRTH: opportunism, a yielding to 1928 that in four years the faint, me too. Westmoreland County, VA that element within the country would somersault After the 2008 defeat of lib- PLACE OF DEATH: party clamoring for liberal- into the Democratic col- eral RINO (“Republican-In- Mount Vernon, VA ization, clamoring to the umn? We like to boast of Name-Only”) John McCain, WIFE: Martha Republican Party to throw the fact that we are a great the party establishment PRESIDENT: away the birthright of con- practical people. Of course forced 2002 ultra liberal, 1789-1797 servatism and enter the lists we are practical. We are also switched to 2008 moderate, against the radical Demo- an emotional people, a vola- switched to 2012 pseudo- The first CEO was our George Washington, cratic Party on the Demo- tile people. These surges conservative Mitt Romney With a military record to match anyone; cratic Party’s side. To me that do come. If the Republican on the Republican votes. He was a good leader, resourceful and stern, is utter nonsense. There Party will keep the faith and Now there is much hand A dependable force which all would soon learn. just isn’t room in this coun- be prepared, it will be ready wringing and finger point- Served two terms at the top, but turned down a third, try of ours for two major radi- when the surge comes to ing in Washington. And, as Returned to Mount Vernon to live free as a bird; cal parties, and all of us reap the harvest.” always after the moderates Spent most of his time learning to sit still, know that the Democratic J. Fred Essary, Washing- and liberals in the Republi- For that famous picture on our one dollar bill. Party now has a lien upon ton correspondent of the Bal- can Party lose, it’s the con- When George was young he was all pleasure bent, whatever radicalism there is timore Sun, speaking in Prov- servatives who get blamed. Married a rich widow and away they both went; in public life. idence, R.I. at the 83rd Annual As Rush Limbaugh said Took his honeymoon down at old Valley Forge, “No, I think the Republi- Meeting of the National recently: The GOP’s real prob- Where the neighbors all said, “She’s here by George.” can party could return to Association of Cotton Man- lem is simple. The Republi- We all know Martha as the General’s wife, power if it would go back first ufacturers, October 7, 1937. can Party lost because it’s She mothered four children in her earlier life; to its old moorings, return to Substitute “2012” for “1940” not conservative ... they Now don’t get excited, what she did was OK, the old faith, become the and “2004 or 2000” for “1932 kicked the Tea Party out, She was wed to Dan Custis, before he passed away. champion, the unblushing or 1928” and Mr. Essary’s they try to deemphasize the defender of the great conser- remarks could be delivered Tea Party, don’t use it ... They She added substantially to George’s estate, vative thought in American today. Unfortunately, his call did not use the asset that the Seventeen thousand acres made her a great mate; life. It may have to wait for a return to conservat- Tea Party provided them.” He jogged it each morning shouting, “How happy am I,” But who was to know he’d be the first one to die. We all know the story of the wee cherry tree, And the daddy who just couldn’t let the deed be; First Impressions They say that the cut was above the first branch, And the plantation is now known as the “Cherry Tree Ranch.” by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari In September of 1978, years later for ill health, the hearts of those in Saint while vacationing in the Do- first such resignation since Peter’s Square and television lomites of northern Italy, we Pope Gregory XII in 1415 viewers around the world was Gomez Now Looks Like met a Chinese priest who had brought about the unexpected his bowing to the crowd ask- come to Italy as part of a del- search for a new Pope. ing them to pray for him, a “Burned Toast and a Rotten Egg” egation from Taiwan follow- The subsequent Conclave sign of his deep humility. It by Sal Giarratani ing the election of Pope John brought forth the election of was reported that evening, he Gabriel Gomez looks pretty finished up as he heads into Paul I (Albino Luciano). Pope Francis I, Jorge Mario returned to the room assigned the Republican Primary for the Special U.S. Senate elec- Father Chin was in the Dolo- Bergoglio, Cardinal of Buenos to him as Cardinal and not tion after his January letter to Governor Patrick went public mites to spend a few days of Aires, the first Pope chosen the more elaborate room set all but sinking the former Navy SEAL’s chances of electoral rest in the mountains before from the Americas, the first aside for the Pope. The follow- success. He obviously never heard Frank Sinatra singing beginning his duties in Rome. Jesuit and the first named ing day he chose to pay for his “My Way” with that reference of not ever speaking from We had dinner together and Francis, adopting the name hotel accommodations him- your knees. Howie Carr called him “the Eddie Haskell of before leaving the next day, of the Franciscan Saint who self then rode the bus with the Mass. Republican Party” for the way in which he kissed Fr. Chin offered to obtain so fully embraced poverty giv- his Cardinal friends rather up to Deval in that letter about getting appointed the tickets for us to be part of a ing a clear signal of the than take the Papal limou- interim senator. Said Howie, in that letter to “Gov. Mini- Papal audience he was in- direction the Pope would take sine and sat among his Me, Gomez makes it clear that he is a ‘Latino’ a Latino of vited to attend. Fr. Chin left during his Pontificate. friends at lunch rather than ‘Latino background,’ he elaborates.” Gomez must be a proud for Rome several days ahead Our first impression of the on the white chair, set apart, Hispanic because he made mention of his ethnicity six of us; we planned to meet at newly elected Pope, when he reserved for him. times but mentioned only once that he went to the Harvard Saint Peter’s and make appeared on the balcony Judging by the first impres- Business School. arrangements to attend the of Saint Peter’s, was that of sions made by Pope Francis Michael Graham was even better with two great quotes. Audience together. a humble man, a man of on viewers and news com- The first by Gomez on February 28 to FOX 25, “I supported Through a series of mis- the people, a man who will mentators from around the John McCain in 2008.” The second quote comes from his haps, we were not able to seek justice for the poor. He world and his outstanding January 25 letter to Mini-Me, “I supported President Obama meet up with Fr. Chin and to appeared without the fur lined years of service to the people in 2008.” In multiple choice, there’s usually only one our deep regret, never at- red stole made by the papal of Buenos Aires as both correct answer. Which is it? tended the Audience. tailors and the famous red Bishop and Cardinal, the As Graham put it so eloquently, “We don’t know what he’s Shortly after returning calf skin shoes but chose Cardinals of the Conclave, in- for, we don’t know how he voted, he’s just a guy who speaks home, Pope John Paul I to make his first appearance spired by the Holy Spirit have Spanish and has a lot of money. But, hey, we gotta put some- passed away after just 33 as Pope in a simple white chosen well, the man who will body on the ballot.” File this story under: OUCH! Or is that days in office, his sudden cassock. 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This year’s recipient interest and appreciation Menino will host the their women by giving them was Vania Cornelio, from of her Italian culture and first ride of the season the mimosa, society as a North Reading Massachu- heritage. as the Swan Boats whole remembers the im- setts. Her Italian roots stem After the scholarship open at the Public Gar- portance of women, their from Abruzzo where her par- award ceremony, there were den Lagoon at 10 am on important contribution to ents and grandparents are many raffles prizes donated Saturday, April 13. the betterment of our soci- from. She is a sophomore at by Donne 2000 members and “It’s time to put win- ety, their sacrifices and cel- The College of the Holy Cross local businesses. We wish ter behind us and cel- ebrates their achievements. where she is pursuing a to thank all of our spon- ebrate the arrival of Each year Donne 2000 major in History and a minor sors for all their generous spring in the Public Garden,” said Mayor Menino. “Come on awards a scholarship to a in Italian. Vania truly dem- contributions to our Program down and celebrate the nice weather with a ride on the his- woman in college studying onstrates a diligence toward Book and donations for our toric Swan Boats.” the Italian language or cul- her studies and an immense raffle. Mayor Menino will be joined on the first ride of the year with students from Boston Public Schools including the Ellis Mendell Elementary School in Roxbury and the Chittick El- ementary School in Mattapan. “Patron Saint: The students are drawing pictures of the swan boats in The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony” art class and their work will be randomly selected from all the drawings made. All of the artwork depicting the swan North Ender Christian Guar- boats will then be on display at Boston City Hall for four weeks ino of MonteBoston13 Produc- beginning April 22. tions produced the film Patron This annual rite is made possible thanks to the Paget fam- Saint: The Montefalcione Devo- ily, owners and operators of the Swan Boats first launched tion to Saint Anthony, which was in 1877 by English immigrant and shipbuilder Robert Paget. shown on Friday night March Mr. Paget designed the Swan Boats after attending the op- 15th at St. Leonard’s Church era Lohengrin in New York City. At the end of the opera, the hall to a large audience. hero crosses a river in a boat drawn by a swan. Based on the story of immi- 2013 marks the 137th season for the Swan Boats. The old- grants from Montefalcione, est and smallest boat in the fleet just celebrated its 102nd Italy and their continuing season, while the newest was launched in 1993. The swan ties to their homeland. Since on today’s boats is made from either copper or fiberglass, 1688, citizens of Montefal- depending on the age of the boat and encloses a paddle cione honor their patron Saint mechanism that is used to propel through the water. Anthony of Padova on the last Fully loaded, each Swan Boat weighs three tons and car- Sunday of August. ries up to twenty passengers. The Swan Boats are built on When Montefalcionesi im- copper-clad pontoons that contain air tanks to keep them migrants came to the United afloat. After being stored in a safe place for the winter, the States they settled in the boats are returned to the Public Garden Lagoon in the spring North End and continued their with Mayor Menino and his young guests celebrating the devotional traditions of their first ride of the season. homeland. For more information, please visit the Swan Boats of Bos- (L-R): Connie (D’Amore) Napolitano, Carmine Guarino, On the last Sunday in ton online at www.swanboats.com or call (617) 522-1966. Joe Pagliuca, Christian Guarino, Cultural Attache’ to August, Boston and Montefal- the Italian Consulate Ubaldo Panitti, Salvatore cione hold a grand procession Pugliese, Paul Martignetti and Antonio Guarino. in honor of Saint Anthony (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) simultaneously.

• Downtown School (Continued from Page 1) skating rink, tennis courts, attract so many young fami- school. The City also ex- bus routes and parking. Chil- lies. panded capacity at the dren from downtown neigh- The Boston City Council nearby Warren Prescott and borhoods would have access must vote to approve funding the popular Eliot School in to the school, as well as from surplus property to ac- an effort to accommodate families from East Boston quire property. The proposal downtown families. and other neighborhoods will be submitted to the Mayor Menino and City of- identified in the BPS facili- Council on Monday, along ficials have met repeatedly ties long-term strategic plan with a request for an expe- with parents from the Back if needed. dient hearing. The new Bay, West End, North End, Over the past ten years, school will also require ap- Waterfront, Beacon Hill and the number of school-age proval from the Boston parts of Charlestown, as well children has increased by 23 School Committee. as representatives from Hill Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, percent in downtown Boston; Over the past several House on Beacon Hill, the The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 by 36 percent in the Back years, the City, along with West End Parent Group, the Bay; and by 20 percent in the Boston Redevelopment Beacon Hill Civic Associa- The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily Beacon Hill. The City closed Authority and Boston Public tion, the North End Water- the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. downtown schools more than Schools, has scoured neigh- front Mothers Association, There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via 30 years ago, because at the borhoods and pursued doz- and the Downtown North e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- time few expected these ens of sites and buildings for Association. addressed, stamped envelope. neighborhoods would again the purpose of a downtown Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore by Ally Di Censo Dear L’Anno Bello Readers: I am hard at work on a special Easter article for next week’s issue. Thank you for your THINKING patience! OUT LOUD Love, Ally Di Censo by Sal Giarratani Enjoying More Madness Even though I left the South I listened to the protest’s Shore about three years ago, audio and heard a governor I am back in Quincy and in full class warfare mode Weymouth all the time. I get talking about how those with my haircuts in Weymouth more need to pay their fair and my car gets serviced in share of taxes to help out the Weymouth too. My dentist is rest of us. Like Democrats in in Quincy as is my CVS Phar- Washington, the wealthy are macy. On a nice spring-like the enemy and like those GOD’S COMPLAINTS day, I took my first power- Democrats the only people By Joe Lieberman walk along Wollaston Beach that rally get hurt are the and opened up my lungs with middle-class and working- Soft Cover • 111 Pages • Published by Joe Lieberman that cold breeze off the water. class who now all should be Interesting title. Setting, tember, Nineteen Hundred- As I was exiting the parking called the “upper poor.” Kransnoyarsk, Siberia, Sep- Five the Tsar arranged for lot, I noticed a bumper sticker Also, like Jeff Kuhner, when tember, 1903. Daniel Obovo President Theodore Roosevelt on the car next to mine which I heard the clarion call of our is a rabbi and is 100 years to negotiate a peace with read, “Every day try to do governor for the rich to pay old. Naturally he dozes off Japan.” something that scares you.” more, all I could see were the often. Nevertheless, he is The revolution begins. With the way the world is words of Karl Marx who once still popular and delivers Marauding troops burn down going nowadays, just getting said, Take from the wealth of speeches upon request. He the family’s vodka distillery. up scares me. the rich and give to the needs is a perfect candidate for This became the final straw I decided to head toward of the poor.” We know how God to complain to. for the family. The entire Benson’s Garage in North that all worked out in the old Rabbi Obovo considers family decides to secretly Weymouth so owner Joe Hub- Soviet Union when the only himself to be a free thinker, leave for America. Money is bard could change my car’s oil ones who got wealthy were my admiration is growing. being placed in banks in and I passed a billboard for a those in power. The discussions Obovo has Zurich and America. popular soft drink on South- Today, liberals have their with God are usually when Having money the family ern Artery that read: “Enjoy own manifesto which is bank- he is dreaming. During one traveled first class making More Madness” like there’s rupting the system with all of his early discussions it easier to enter America in not enough madness already. those entitlements handed while dreaming, was, can Joe Lieberman author comparison with the pas- Hubbard and I are always out like candy. Right now look a free thinker be a Jew or a of God’s Complaints sengers in steerage. These talking politics. He and I are at Greece, look at Italy, look Christian? In addition, the intelligent Russian immi- pretty conservative, we agree at California, look at Detroit historical episode, the Di- thinker.” I find that the grants didn’t waste any time. on most things. He reads the and look at Chicago. If we aspora — the defeat of the discussions Rabbi Obovo Although they were com- Braintree Forum every week don’t get our act together, Jews by the Romans was dis- (dreaming) has with God are pletely in awe at the multi- and awaits my opinion in it. and soon, it will be look at cussed, freely. When God is more like a debate, at times. tude of people and vehicles in Looking at the gridlock in America. asked if he believes in evo- Author Joe Lieberman de- America, they planned how Washington, it appears all of Funny, one time not lution, he replies adamantly, tails how his ancestors lived they would live and how they them on Capitol Hill and the even liberal Democrats ever “Of course! Evolution is the in fear, in Russia, regarding immediately would create guy inside the White House pushed for higher taxes but creation process for all the the inevitable destructive businesses with the help of are all on the same chain change “tax” to “revenue” and universe as it is for us both, revolution that was forth- family and friends who’ve al- gang and unable to unlock any they are all off to the races. God and man.” ready established common sense. It is mind I don’t let Republicans off The question themselves in games from them all. Every- the hook either. Both parties asked, during an- Lieberman writes, America. one’s to blame, nobody’s to have pretty much screwed up blame. the economy as both pin the other dream-ses- “In September, Nineteen Hundred-Five Mr. Lieberman sion, was what gen- describes how Closer to home, “Mini-Me” blame on the other. der was God? A the Tsar arranged for these ambitious as Jeff Kuhner calls our Gov- Meanwhile, back home point discussed to President Theodore Roosevelt and intelligent ernor, Deval Patrick, spoke, most of us are paying more this day by many. to negotiate a peace with Japan.” immigrants the better word is yelled at a for less while watching en- God was asked coped with the Pro-Tax Rally filled with the titlements grow for others. No what else do you difficulties they “Brown shirts” from S.E.I.U. one in charge seems to un- find fault with man? God coming. He tells how the faced daily. They managed outside the State House call- derstand that the money tree explains accordingly, that family functioned daily to to establish thriving busi- ing for revenue hikes to meet may soon die and that really unified religious rituals for feed and house a family of nesses. I searched Joe Lieb- the state’s obligation. Like his scares me and is truly the all religions are needed for 22. Moreover, they built a erman’s writings regarding buddy Barack in Washington, madness to be avoided. the unbalanced. God and vodka distillery that allowed God’s complaints and didn’t he has never thought twice The other day, I saw a Rabbi Obovo have a contem- the family to become fairly find anything too serious, to about raising more money woman walking her service porary conversation on the wealthy. However, the fam- my mind. from all of us. His goal is animal on the Boston Com- world’s problems in particu- ily determined that their Joe Lieberman’s book, to fulfill the hard-work our mon, it was a pig. If this can lar the immigration prob- destiny was to immigrate, God’s Complaints is a seri- grandparents made for our happen in my sight, so can a lem. Rabbi Obovo comments eventually, to America. ous historical book reflecting futures when, in fact, his bankrupted society without “Even America, rich as it is, The family had some heady how his family coped with rant was about doubling up on wealth or values and most does not have the necessary discussions. A major theme the events that surrounded the debt we will be handing importantly without common resources to care for all was on the various views them. It is a good read. As a our grandchildren. sense. the immigrants.”God replies, regarding the creation of reader you have the distinc- “Rabbi Obovo, I remind you man. Count Murayov, a Rus- tion of deciding your own that you came as an illegal sian statesman was men- thoughts. ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be immigrant and you remain tioned in their discussions adored, glorified, loved and preserved so to this day.” because he wrote a consti- throughout the world now and for- “Sciatu Mio, An unnamed man was tution similar to Thomas ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for you are the reason why I breathe.” Remember us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray By Frank J. Pennisi mentioned in one of the Jefferson’s. for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, dream sessions who had Further discussions had to Your pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving A rich and multi-layered lived up to all the require- do with the Japanese Rus- protector and wonder worker, pray romantic novel. for us. 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Spellbound Contemporary Ballet His glorious resurrection. performs “Lost of Words” and “Downshifting.” BOSTON EASTER SUNDAY Boston Harbor Community SONS OF ITALY APR 9 | MIT. “Celebration in Honor of Franco Modigliani.” Church invites you to join SONS OF ITALY Speakers: Robert Solow (Nobel Laureate) and Robert Merton them for a morning of wor- CAMBRIDGE ship and celebration for all Grand Lodge Culture Series (Nobel Laureate). on Easter morning Sunday, The Grand Lodge Culture Series will renew its spring March 31st. It all starts at APR 21 - JUN 30 | programs on Monday evening, March 25 beginning at Museum of Fine Arts. Exhibition 9:00 am with a casual Eas- 7:00 pm at the Burlington Public Library. A string of notable “Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane Master Drawings from the ter Breakfast Buffet. Come guest speakers have been engaged. Casa Buonarroti.” BOSTON hang out with friends and Our March guest will be Professor Spencer DiScala, neighbors. At 10:30 am their accomplished European (Italy) historian who will speak on MAY 7-8 | Easter service this year City Hall. Barrique “Th e Th ird Life for Wood.” his publication, “Makers of the Modern World: Vittorio BOSTON includes Boston Harbor Orlando.” He presents a well researched publication: that worship, a special Easter Italy was unjustly treated (V. Orlando) by President Woodrow Message for you and special MAY 9 | Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts. “On the Wilson and the Big Three (France, England and the United guests; the Providence Teen Road with Dante Alighieri.” CAMBRIDGE States) at the Conference with regard to Italy’s justified Challenge Choir. This is claims for territories given her sacrifices, her human always a highlight of their MAY 20 - JUN 28 | City Hall. “Looking for Hemingway.” losses, resulting in measured acceptance of Mussolini and year. So get up, eat break- BOSTON Fascism because of the mistreatment. Prof. DiScala effec- Exhibition by Franco Azzinari. fast with them and worship tively debunks the notion of the “ineffectiveness” of the the risen Jesus with them! JUN 4 | Italian soldier with startling statistics. He will present a “Pinocchio, Storia di un Burattino.” Performed by The Boston Harbor Com- power point program. This is a precise and wonderful view Massimiliano Finazzer Flory. PROVIDENCE munity Church is located of the fledgling republic as yet fighting for stability in a tur- at 9 Salutation Street, North bulent Europe. JUN 11 | Berklee College of Music. Concert by Enrico Rava End, Boston. For further He is an eminent scholar of European History at UMASS BOSTON details, call 617-723-2226 or and his Quintet. Boston (Italian Socialism, European political thought, mod- visit www.bostonharborcc/. JULY | ern Italy), and has quite recently published a three volume “La Notte della Taranta.” Part of the “Outside the history of Europe’s 20th century “Europe’s Long Century.” Box” Festival. BOSTON His efforts at research cast a strong light on contemporary Italian history. All Italian-Americans and students of mod- SEP - OCT | Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard ern European history are well served with Professor DiScala’s University. “New Italian Cinema,” in cooperation with research. He is a persuasive and well researched speaker Cinecitta’ and Harvard Film Archive. CAMBRIDGE who currently serves as President of the Dante Alighieri Society, Cambridge. FALL 2013 | Harvard University. International Conference A future visit and introduction to his most recent publi- on “Galileo and Sunspots.” Organized by Museo Galileo, cation is anticipated. Copies of the current book will be available for purchase. 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ALL THAT ZAZZ Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It by Mary N. DiZazzo Happy Easter cated in four years and vote higher taxes to satisfy the everyone. a president who knows what government who in turn line Indulge in an Egg-citing Easter Princes of the they’re doing rather than their pockets and dole the church (Cardi- name recognition ... The rest out to free loaders via from Fabulous Lush! 2013 nals) elected a sudden news of the untimely EBT cards, free rent, free new Pope in time for the Eas- transportation and free medi- Ciao Bella, death of Jim Caruso, beloved ter holiday that celebrates cal care plus they are entitled Whenever I step into a LUSH STORE Savio teacher continues to the Resurrection of Christ. to brand name prescriptions. my senses zoom to the heavens! The ring out across other states Noticeably missing from Who lives better than the colorful displays of skin-softening, where former students are Vatican news reports during lazies. Meanwhile we have scent-ual bath bombs to an array of now learning the sad news. the selection was Cardinal 45 million people on food soaps and body refreshers will keep According to them, Jim was Bernard Law of Massachu- stamps (EBT cards). We have you hooked and feeling quite Queeny! one super math teacher that setts. Instead Cardinal Sean 47 million people who con- I wear my crown well! After all this taught them how to invest in O’Malley was given lots of tribute zero tax dollars to the fresh handmade cosmetics groceria the stock market! ... Ecco media coverage. Critics of Federal Government. We are was founded in the UK. We are so lucky to have Lush here Restaurant on Porter Street Law were thankful they $16 trillion in debt and in the States to satisfy and indulge feelings of beautifica- made the front page of the didn’t have to be reminded of climbing. President Obama tion! Ahhhh — lovely smell — take me away! East Boston Times after TV Law’s unLAWful role involv- will not cut spending. The Easter is brimming here at Lush with new novelty items Diner’s co-host Jenny ing the scandals in Massa- best solution to this night- and some from the past. Here are some egg-strordinary Johnson visited the restau- chusetts that almost de- mare according to Obama is shapes for you or gift giving! rant recently and gave it stroyed many of the faithful. to raise the taxes on the Easter Egg Hunt Soap — Fruity scented Easter eggs all rave reviews for its menu The new Pope, Cardinal wealthy. He believes this will gathered in a lawn of soap. A pretty one on your sink! and ambiance. An interview Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, solve everything. Tax the Heñata Bath Bomb — a hen shaped piñata for your bath! with Frank Santarpio, whose known now as Pope Francis only group of people that are When opened are hidden surprises of soap paper flower pet- daughter and son in-law I, is a refreshing figure and successful. When you take als and a small egg! Perfumed with citrus tangerine and Dave Modica own Ecco was should be able to reinstate away people’s spirit to work bergamot for an uplifting feel to raise the spirit! most impressive! ... Gas the meaning of the Catholic hard and succeed you The Brightside Bubble Bar — crumble under running wa- prices continue climbing, religion faith. Pope Francis quickly become a nation in ter and watch a hazy red and orange sunset with frothy and there are 23 million is Latin American, of Italian decline, President Obama’s white clouds of bubbles surround you! Scented with a trio of people out of work! Some- descent and a great choice. plan is working! (Socialist/ uplifting oils: Sicilian mandarin, tangerine and bergamot thing is not right! What will Catholics are optimistic Communist country) The with a squeeze of lemon! Simply joyful! it take for the government to about the church’s future point is, the poor are getting Carrot Re-usable Bubble Bar — shaped like a huge carrot, start controlling gas costs with the election of Pope richer and the middle-class its green top can be swished around till you make your and lower unemployment? ... Francis I. Bergoglio, a Jesuit working people are getting bubbles then put aside till your next bath time! Has nutri- Speaking of the government, and educator of the people is poorer. The facts are we all tious carrot oil — rich in vitamins for soothing skin. President Obama really described as a humble man, know more than one or two Fluffy Egg Bath Bomb — a sugar fix scented experience of knows how to stick it to the riding the subway in Argen- free loaders. Take note of jelly bean and cotton candy! Calorie free! American people. Laying off tina to and from his mis- their hardships. They own The Immaculate Eggception Bath Bomb — a Lush creation 2,000 TSA border and airport sions. He wanted to be as ac- cell phones. They eat the of a hollow egg bath bomb with a surprise inside of either a security workers doesn’t cessible to his flock as pos- best of food FREE! Most have bunny or a chick bomb! Two in one is always a great deal! make much sense to any- sible ... Be prepared for this big screen TV’s, computers Scents include vanilla absolute, lemon and grapefruit! one. He’s only opening this Dream Team. Stickers are and many drive SUVs (gas Jump in! country up to another 911 already being distributed in guzzlers). All at the taxpay- So wear your Crown today and feel the Lush! tragedy. And releasing hun- Washington, D.C., that read ers expense. My question is, I would like to wish all my readers and staff at the Post- dreds of illegal immigrants Hilary Clinton President and “why are taxpayers so apa- Gazette Buona Pasqua! from our jails and not deport- Michelle Obama Vice Presi- thetic towards what’s hap- — Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull ing them back to their coun- dent in 2016. It’s supposed to tries is another act of con- pening and growing worse Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at be the modern ticket for tempt towards the American everyday in this country”? www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetolo- Democrats. While Hilary people ... Meanwhile it’s tax This is a growing concern for gist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose may be qualified, Michelle time and middle-class work- all working people, but a hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or knows didly squat! ... 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IT’S ROAD RACE TIME! Special 10th Anniversary Races Expected to Draw 500 Runners USTINE ANDLE J Y The Road Races also serve life-style and community HOTOGRAPHY as a great community involvement.” P event. “Many of our runners The Malden Rotary Road 781.589.7347 [email protected] have told us that this is Race is actually two races, a “the” best race that they will 5K with flat terrain and a WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM run all year,” commented 10K with moderate hills. Rotary President David Race Day registrations start D’Arcangelo who went at 10:30 am and online reg- further to say, “We spoil istrations can be made at WELLSMERE The Malden Rotary Club is our runners with awesome www.Running4Free.com. gearing up for this year’s ‘Swag Bags’ and provide a Additional details can be Malden Rotary Road Race, family-friendly environment found at www.MaldenRotary which will take place on Sat- that emphasizes a healthy RoadRace.com. MONUMENTS urday, March 23rd 2013. This year’s races are once 3841 WASHINGTON STREET again dedicated in memory ROSLINDALE (AT FOREST HILLS MBTA STATION) of two all-time great Rotar- ians, Warren Jackson and WWW.WELLSMERE.COM Charles Kelley and spon- LUCIA 617-524-6648 sored by Century Bank. The event is the Rotary 501c3 R I S T O R A N T E & B A R IN HOME APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Charity’s largest fund-raiser Traditional Italian Cuisine of the year. All of the net proceeds from the Road 415 Hanover Street, Boston Race will go to benefit the Malden Rotary Club’s com- 617.367.2353 munity service projects, which range from scholar- VOZZELLA ships for local high school 11 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester students to a water treat- ment plant in Ghana. 781.729.0515 Runners are encouraged to register as the first 300 paid registrations get an Private Function Rooms for any Occasion awesome runners swag bag with long sleeve shirt, Christening • Bridal Shower • Baby Shower runner’s gloves, sporting • goods coupons and a large Birthday Bereavement, Etc. array of Malden based prod- Donato Frattaroli ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY ucts such as coffee from new England Coffee and bread [email protected] www.luciaristorante.com from Piantedosi baking. POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013 Page 7 2013 NIASHF MA Inductions and Scholarship Awards by Pamela Modugno

The National Italian lanthropist whose generous American Sports Hall of contribution to NIASHF MA Fame, Massachusetts Chap- ensured the completion of a ter held its Annual Induction long-time goal of the Board and Scholarship Awards of Directors, to erect a Banquet on March 9 at the statue honoring NIASHF MA Venezia Waterfront. Four- President Emeritus, Tony time dinner chairman, Phil DeMarco. Frank’s speech Garofalo led a committee of thanked God and poked NIASHF Board of Directors to light-hearted fun at many of ensure a successful and in- his friends and associates spiring night that celebrated who were in attendance at Italian-American heritage, the banquet. outstanding Italian-Ameri- Next to take the podium, cans in the sports world and was Sean Stellato, the pride promising student athletes of Salem High School and a about to embark on their current sports agent. Sean college journey. is proof that hard work and The evening began with determination will ensure inspiring renditions of the success. Sean is currently a Italian and American Na- sports agent representing tional Anthems, sung by several NE Patriots as well Frank Zarba who recently as other NFL players. Eddie 2013 NIASHF Inductee Sean Stellato (4th from left) and his Family. returned from winning a Palladino joked that with singing competition in free agency taking place, cancer. Joe and wife Jen Naples, Italy. Following the Sean had his phone at the created the CJ Buckley anthems, Voice of the Bos- head table, ready to work for Brain Cancer Research ton Celtics, Eddie Palladino his clients if needed. Sean Fund at Children’s Hospital. took over as emcee for the recounted a story of missing His charitable efforts were evening. Eddie recounted his a shot at a basketball game slowed for a period when Joe experiences over the years and coming home to make himself fought cancer in with NIASHF, including his that shot in the driveway 2007. Joe is in remission pride in being present in hundreds of times before he now and continues his mis- 2004, when his boss, Joe ate dinner. He thanked his sion. The Andruzzi Founda- DeNucci was inducted to father for pushing him to tion founded in 2008 works NIASHF in Chicago. Deacon excel and his mother for her to provide assistance to can- Frank Valeri gave the invo- support and encourage- cer patients and fund re- cation as all were seated to ment. Both parents, as well search. Joe’s family is also enjoy a delicious Italian as his wife, daughters, in- inspirational, his 3 brothers meal before the program for laws and brothers were are all NYC Firefighters and the evening got under way. proudly in the audience all responded to the 9/11 A video tribute produced by cheering Sean’s success tragedy. In 2002, Joe orga- Joe Rocco of RocJo produc- along with a host of his cli- nized a trip for 100 NYC 2013 NIASHF Scholarship recipients, L-R: Vanessa Faro tions, introduced each hon- ents, friends, and colleagues. firefighters to attend a Patri- Petersen, Frank Iudiciani, Jr., and Simone Black. oree before they stepped to The final inductee, Joe ots game. Joe, along with his the podium to accept their Andruzzi, has 3 Super Bowl brothers and father, were all induction to the Massachu- rings from his career as an honorary captains of the setts Chapter of NIASHF and offensive guard with the New game that day. speak of their inspirations England Patriots. But there’s Both Sean and Joe were and experiences. far more to the Andruzzi presented with framed cari- First to speak was 2013 story… In 2001, Joe and his cature drawings by Eddie Man of the Year, Frank wife befriended CJ Buckley, Germano to commemorate Privitera, a long-time phi- a young fan with terminal their induction into the Na- tional Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Massa- chusetts Chapter. And of course, the reason NIASHF MA continues its fundraising efforts, the scholarship awards presen- tation made by Judge Domenic Russo, Ret., NIASHF MA director and scholarship committee 2013 NIASHF Banquet Chairman Phil Garofalo and 2013 chairman. For 2013 there NIASHF Inductee Sean Stellato. were 3 deserving student athletes awarded scholar- ships. Vanessa Faro-Peter- sen attending Mount Saint Joseph Academy received the Tony DeMarco scholar- PINELLI’S ship; Simone Aceto-Black L-R: Toni-Ann, Presley and 2013 NIASHF “Man of the Bakery and Function Facilities Year” Frank Privitera, 2013 NIASHF Inductee Joseph attending New York Univer- Andruzzi, Philip and Payton Privitera. sity received the Andy Puopolo scholarship; and Visit our Shops for your Frank Iudiciani, Jr., attend- ing Harvard University re- Traditional Easter Specialties ceived the Mark Frattaroli Scholarship. Frank, Jr., was chosen to read the essay he Open Easter Sunday 8 am - 2 pm submitted as part of his scholarship application. His Pizza Grana (Wheat Pie), Pizza Ghiena, essay spoke of his delight in attending a NIASHF MA Strufoli, Taralles, St. Joseph Zeppole bocce tournament with his father and learning about Italian Pastry and more tradition and family. His goal is to start the first ever bocce tournament at Harvard 282 Bennington Street, East Boston University. 617-567-1992 Congratulations to the 2013 National Italian Ameri- can Sports Hall of Fame, Route One South, Lynnfield Massachusetts Chapter L-R: 2013 NIASHF Inductee Joseph Andruzzi, vocalist inductees and scholarship 781-592-5552 Frank Zarba and “The Champ” Tony DeMarco. recipients. If you would like to review the photos that were taken by D&S (Photo by Dom Video at the NIASHF Induction Dinner on Saturday, March 9, Campochiaro, D&S Video, www.spinellis.com 2013, please go to Dsvideophoto.smugmug.com. www.dsvideophoto.com) Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013 Pirandello Lyceum “I Migliori” Awards - April 6, 2013 MARILYN PETITTO DEVANEY FRANK PASCIUTO - Business/Real Estate Governor’s Councilor irandello Lyceum President Rosario Cascio has Frank Pasciuto was born in Gaeta, Italy, immigrating to the United States after Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney is the fi rst Italian announced this year’s recipients of the I Migliori in World War II. With his family he resided in American woman ever elected Governor’s Mens et Gesta Awards, the Best in Mind and Deeds P Cambridge, Massachusetts, attending night Councillor in the State of Massachusetts since The Pirandello has recognized a group of outstanding school while working during the day. He met the Governor’s Council was established by the Americans of Italian descent who have made important and Fermina Battinelli and they were married. Constitution in 1780.Marilyn has been serving significant contributions to their profession, society and to He was a hairdresser, owning four salons since 1999- completed seven two-year terms. the Italian American community. at one time, while investing in real estate. Last November she was elected to her eighth This annual ceremony and awards dinner is the highlight Currently, his sole focus is on managing term. She received 202,522 votes (from 32 his properties. He and Fermina have three cities and towns she represents) — 75% of the of the Pirandello Lyceum’s calendar of events. You are most children, Suzanne, Frank and Cynthia and votes in her district — the largest number of votes ever received welcome to join the Pirandello as we honor these fine men th four grandsons. Frank is the former Chairman of the Board of the by any Governor’s Councillor running with opposition. and woman at the 28 annual I Migliori awards dinner to be Don Orione Society, former Lions Club President of Somerville, a Marilyn, born with a last name “Peters” is a lifelong resident held on Saturday evening, April 6th. Details are as follows: Knight of Malta, a Lieutenant in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Watertown, Massachusetts — fi rst generation American, the I Migliori in Mens et Gesta, Saturday, April 6th, 2013, Company, a board member of the Dante Alighieri Society and a youngest child of three older sisters, of the late Andrew and the Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres 5:45 PM, Dinner, 7:00 PM, member of the Sons of Italy, Renaissance Lodge. late Madeline (DeNucci). Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Boston Logan Airport, Boston, Nominated by: Dr. Dean Saluti Marilyn’s father was born in Messina, Sicily. Her mother’s family 101 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA 02128 (617) 568-1234. came from Avellino. Marilyn through the years was continually We are pleased to have for your listening and dance pleasure SABATO “TINO” D’AGOSTINO upset when she visited her family’s grave — seeing the name on the beautiful music of Frank Zarba and Ray Cavicchio. The Musician, Educator the stone “Peters.” Marilyn’s father, an Italian immigrant, faced master of ceremonies for the evening will be Mr. Joe Sciacca, such blatant prejudice. When they would not hire Italians, he Born in Italy, Sabato D’Agostino studied Editor and Director of the Boston Herald. was forced at age 17 to change his name from “Petitto to Peters” at the Salerno Conservatory, from which — to work — to survive. Marilyn couldn’t change the past but Proceeds from the banquet benefit the Pirandello’s scholar- he was a summa cum laude graduate in she did make a change. Twenty-fi ve years ago Marilyn went to ship fund which last year provided six scholarships to college- 1987, with a Bachelor Degree in Classical court and took back her father’s name that he was born with. bound students continuing the pursuit of Italian language Trumpet. Marilyn offi cially took “Petitto” as her middle name. Marilyn has or culture. Additional tickets may be ordered by contacting From 1986 to 1995 he performed in been a member of the Cornelia Dei Gracchi Lodge, Sons of Italy Maria Capogreco at (617) 567-1233; or Dorothy Maio the Vicenza Symphonic Orchestra, Verdi of Watertown for 36 years and served a term as a Trustee. She (781) 245-6536. You may also make reservations directly Philharmonic, Willy Frank Jazz Orchestra is a long-time and present member of the Commission of Social by sending a check payable to the Pirandello Lyceum, and RAI Orchestra (Italian Public Televi- sion), as well as for nationally known artists Justice of the Sons of Italy of America. P.O. Box 565, East Boston, MA 02128. You are requested to such as Cattaneo, Cionfoli and Andrea Bocelli. Marilyn stated she joined the Sons of Italy to demonstrate her order your tickets by March 25, 2013. pride in being Italian American, her own way of vindication for In 1995, Sabato was offered a full tuition scholarship to study at the prejudice her parents and relatives experienced, as well as her the Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. In 1996, he concluded own ... She wants to change the negative stereotyping of Italians his studies at Berklee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Performance, and re-educate people — especially those of Italian descent — to FRANCO VITIELLO Summa Cum Laude. Also in 2002 he obtained his Masters Degree be proud of all that Italians have contributed to this country. in Education at Cambridge College. Marilyn was married to the late John “Jack” Devaney, a Architect, Italian Culturalist In 2004, Tino was featured on the cover of the SBO Band and Marine and Watertown fi refi ghter, has four children and three President’s Award Orchestra Magazine. In 2012, Tino was awarded the prestigious grandchildren. Goldin Award from “The Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Marilyn, as a wife and mother with four children began college, Immmigrated to the United States in Education.” earned her ABA at Middlesex Community College, Bachelor’s the late ‘50s and brought with him, tightly Among his publications Sabato authored six articles for Bass degree at Suffolk University and Masters at Boston State College. sealed in his heart, the Italian heritage of Guitar Magazine and in 2005 he wrote “Left-Right Hand Coordina- Marilyn has been very involved with her community, church which he had been a jealous custodian. tion,” for Bass (London, UK). and country. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Spent the fi rst part of his American life in He is now the instrumental director at Arlington High School. in Newton. She is a former CCD teacher and lector at St. Patrick’s Cleveland, Ohio, where his sister, who Sabato is also on the faculty of Berklee College of Music Summer Church in Watertown. In the past, she even volunteered for six sponsored him, was living and where Program. Also, Sabato is the Director of the of Musica Vesuviana, months with juveniles on probation in court. She was elected he met my future wife, Mary, who was (http://musicavesuvianafestival.com/) a summer music festival he as one of Watertown’s youngest town meeting members — then visiting from Boston. has founded for high school singers and instrumentalists, which when Watertown changed to a city she was elected as a town Moved to Boston where his American is held in Salerno, Italy. From September 2009, he is also on the Councillor-at-Large. adventure and dream started. It was a faculty of the Lugano Conservatory (Lugano, Switzerland), where Marilyn has earned the reputation of being the hardest- working long journey, laborious at times, but at he teaches Basic Jazz Improvisation. councillor — The Council holds hearings twelve months a year the end success arrived. Tino‘s ensembles have participated in many events in the Italian — no vacation — with weekly meeting as well. The councilors Graduated from Boston Architectural Center. After completing community in the world. In fact, in 2006, his Honors Orchestra and have no staff. In 14 years Marilyn has been absent only once for a the fi ve year program, started his career with a prestigious Jazz Band played with the famous opera singer Maria De Simone at meeting and a hearing when her husband died. Architectural fi rm, PERRY SHAW, HEPBURN and DEAN, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. In 2007, with the Band that Through the years, Marilyn has demonstrated her compassion working on a variety of projects among which was The Museum he co-leads with Sergio Bellotti — Spajazzy — performed with Maria and caring for those less fortunate and in need. She has received of Science. Thereafter worked with other architectural offi ces. De Simone at the Italian Cultural Center in Vancouver, Canada. recognition by Beaver Brook Step for her dedication to those Worked on the Boston Public Library by the famous American In 2007 and 2010, D’Agostino Jazz Band performed a music tour with disabilities. She also served 22 years on the Commission Architect Philip Johnson of New York in the capacity of Job in Italy (Calabria, Campania and Sicily). In 2006 and 2012, his on Disabilities — benefi tting those with disabilities. When she Captain, John Hopkins Hospital, School of Medicine at Corneill Honors Orchestra performed a music tour in Hungary, Switzerland was a Watertown Councillor-at-Large, respected by her peers University, Hospitale Metropolitano in Quito-Ecuador, a military and Italy. — City Councillors and Aldermen across the state voted her as Hospital in Rawalpindi Pakistan and Hygyes Hospital in Athens In 2007, his AHS Jazz Band represented the Italian community Vice President of the Councillor Association of the Massachusetts Greece. He also worked at the Madonna Shrine POPE PAUL VI and the Italian Consulate in New England at the Boston Expo, Municipal Association. PILGRIM PLAZA Orient Heights where he worked together with World Trade Center. Also, in 2011, Tino’s ensemble performed th Nominated by: Frank Ciano, Esquire Father Rocco Crescenzi. Honda Cars of Boston in Everett, MA. at the 150 Anniversary of the Unifi cation of Italy. Franco was president of The Circolo Letterario Italiano for 16 In 2012, this ensemble played at the “Made in Italy event, years, Member of the Board of Directors at the Dante Alighieri celebrating Italian style,” Neiman Marcus in Natick (MA) hosted SALVATORE LUPOLI Society, member of the Board of Governors of the Pirandello under the patronage of the Italian Consulate General in Boston. Business Entrepreneur Lyceum. Taught Italian at Belmont High School, evening courses, Nominated by: Dr. Tino Valdesolo for fi ve years. Sal Lupoli is a serial entrepreneur hav- Recently being awarded the prestigious “Commendatore” from JAMES DI STEFANO ing built several successful businesses with the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano. OSIA Massachusetts State President over 800 employees to include Sal’s Pizza Proud father of four lovely daughters, and has six grandchildren (Wholesale/Retail), Salvatore’s Restaurants (fi ve girls and one boy). Jim was born in a small paese called and Riverwalk Properties. Sal has raised over Filleto in the region of Abruzzi, Italy. 250 million in capital through his various FRANK ZARBA He immigrated to the United States business interests. with his family when he was three years Sal Lupoli is a classic “self-made man,” Musician, Vocalist old, arrived in the port of New York who, as a third-grader, actually wrote a paper The son of Joseph (Pietraperzia, Sicily) on Christmas Eve in 1949, and traveled to saying he wanted to own a restaurant when Boston. Like many Italian immigrants who he grew up! Today, in his mid 40’s, he has built multiple empires and Elvira Battaglia, (Sulmona, Abbruzzi) was born in East Boston. came to the Boston area, Jim and his fam- in the restaurant, wholesale and real estate industries, under the ily settled in the North End. umbrella of The Lupoli Companies. Frank received a bachelor’s degree from the University Mass. Boston, attended “the In 1968, Jim joined the Order Sons of After receiving his degree in Business Management from North- Italy in America as a member of the Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 eastern University, (while learning to make pizza while working Boston Conservatory of Music on scholar- ships. On a three-year fellowship to the in Watertown. His enthusiasm and willingness to lend a help- in Boston’s North End between classes), Sal and his brother Nick ing hand were immediately recognized and through the years created Sal’s Pizza, opening their fi rst store in Salem, New Hamp- University of Maryland Frank received two Graduate Degrees and matriculated at Bos- he ascended through all the leadership roles. In 1999, Jim was shire in 1990 and making the brand famous by selling a huge elected as a State Trustee from District 3 and subsequently served three-pound, 19-inch pizza. ton University’s Doctoral program. Frank made his fi rst professional vocal debut at the State Ball- as State Treasurer, Orator and First Vice President before being Today, overlooking the Merrimack River, the Riverwalk Proper- unanimously elected the 27th State President of the Grand Lodge ties also houses Sal’s crown jewel, Salvatore’s Restaurant and a room in Boston with The Chris Zarba Orchestra, under the direc- tion of his older brother, Chris. of Massachusetts, Order Sons of Italy in America in 2009. For 400 seat function facility and conference center. his contributions at the fi lial, state and national levels, the Piave Sal believes deeply in “giving back” to the community through Serving as the bandmaster of the Ancient and Honorable Artil- th Fiume Lodge unanimously voted to bestow upon Jim the title of his participation in numerous civic activities. Sal designed a pro- lery Company of Massachusetts and the 26 Yankee Infantry Divi- sion Band he performed “The National Anthem” at Fenway Park Honorary President of the Lodge. gram in the Billerica, MA Public School System – Promoting reading During his four-year tenure as State President, Jim has intro- over a four-week period where over 7,000 books were read. He is for the Boston Red Sox. He has also performed internationally and entertained offi cials and dignitaries of many foreign nations duced many new initiatives and programs to the Grand Lodge a donor to many organizations and causes, including Pop Warner of Massachusetts. He has worked to institute an estate planning and Little League teams, Habitat for Humanity, Camp Fatima and as well. In 2009, 2010 and 2012 he performed in Sulmona, Italy to initiative, supported fundraising efforts of the Grand Lodge and Adelante Youth Center, Lawtown Boxing Club, Debbie’s Treasure has provided leadership on many committees, including the 150th Chest, serves as a football coach for Chelmsford High School and benefi t the earthquake relief fund. In February 2013 Frank competed at the Teatro Mediterraneo Anniversary of the Unifi cation of Italy, the Italian Heritage Month Chelmsford Pop Warner. Sal also co-sponsored a concert featur- Committee and the committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary ing Wayne Newton, with the proceeds going to underprivileged in Naples, winning fi rst place in the 50 e’ Piu Italia ... in Canto. Nominated by Nicolane Ciano of the Order Sons of Italy in America. children and founded the Lawrence Citizenship Initiative. Known For his efforts and dedication, Jim was named “Man of the for his commitment to the community, Sal is recognized for his Year” by the Saints Cosmas and Damien Society and was honored contributions to youth and veteran organizations. with the rank of Cavaliere under the Ordine della Stella d’Italia Sal is an economic development visionary that helped create (Order of the Star of Italy) by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. over 3500 jobs and recruited over 200 companies to one of the Jim shares his zest and passion for the Order and has given un- poorest communities in the United States, Lawrence, MA, which selfi shly of his time and energy to promote and enhance the goals is Riverwalk Properties. Riverwalk Properties consists of 2.4 mil- of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. His commitment, dedica- lion sq. ft. tion and hard work serve as a testament to his character and pride Sal has his B.S. in Business Management with Honors in his Italian heritage. Northeastern University and an M.B.A. at MIT. Sal resides in Jim lives in Watertown with his wife Kathy, and is a proud Chelmsford, MA and enjoys spending time with his family most father to son Michael and daughter Kimberley, and “Papa” to of all. granddaughter Valerie and grandson Mikey. Nominated by: Joseph James Bevilacqua Nominated by: Marjorie Cahn POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013 Page 9 Socially Scene by Angela Cornacchio

Funniest Mom (Nick), Stand committed to providing tast- up in Stilettos (TV Guide ings including: 75 on Liberty Channel), Subur-gatory and Wharf, American Provisions, Chelsea Lately (E!). Aura Restaurant, Café Porto Now in its fifth year, Bello, Cranberry Café, Em- WICF has hosted hundreds pire, Franklin Southie, Jerry of comedic artists including Remy’s Seaport, Larry J’s Carol Leifer, Wendy Lieb- BBQ Cafe, Lincoln, Local 149, man, Edie McClurg, Kristen LTK, Lucky’s Lounge, Papa- Schaal, Morgan Murphy, gayo, The Paramount, Rosa Jackie Kashian, Jen Kirk- Mexicano, Salsa’s, Salva- man, Arden Myrin, Erin tore’s, Sportello, Strega Wa- Jackson and Myq Kaplan. terfront, Sweet Tooth Boston, Chefs are putting together Boston’s own Rachel Dratch SNL The Red Room at Cafe 939 alumni Rachel Dratch Tamo Lounge, Temazcal their best dishes for the returns to the city with the is heating up the scene (Boston native) and Horatio Cantina, Trade, Water Cafe annual Taste of South Women’s Comedy Festival with Dan & the Widfire. Sanz will kick off the festi- at the ICA and The Whiskey Boston. this weekend. (Photo courtesy of val with top improvisers from Priest. Al’s Liquors will be (Photo courtesy of (Photo courtesy of berklee.edu) the UCB Theater. The UCB sampling select wines and seaportinnovationdistrict.com) fixster.com) has been home to some of Harpoon Brewery will be the biggest stars in comedy going strong with the perfor- pouring samples of their lat- a great way to get them Women’s Stand Up Rocks today, from Saturday Night mances hitting the stage. est brews. started. With an aromatic the Stage .… The 5th Annual Live and Happy Endings to March 22nd will feature South Boston NDC is a rec- bouquet and flavor of mild, Women in Comedy Festival The Office and Parks and Blessed Feathers, a duo of ognized 501c(3) that have dry with a touch of fruitiness. (WICF) headlines Rachel Recreation. UCB Theater has Donivan Berube and Jacque- successfully developed over As you move into dinner a Dratch and Horatio Sanz (both produced writers for top lyn Beaupre, who are part- 180 units of affordable hous- Soraighe Cabernet Sauvig- Saturday Night Live alumni), shows like the Colbert Re- ners in both music and life. ing in the community. The non is a great way to accom- as well as Maria Bamford port, the Daily Show with Jon March 23rd hosts Dan and Taste of South Boston is pany the traditional dish at (Comedians of Comedy, Louie Stewart, MAD TV and more. the Wildfire are most noted South Boston NDC’s annual the table. The cabernet has (FX), Comedy Central Presents, On the big screen, UCB al- for their crisp, soulful and fundraiser. Proceeds from a touch of forest fruits, floral Comedy Central Records Un- ums have starred in com- rootsy sound, as well as their this event support the South hints and a soft and velvety wanted Thoughts Syndrome, edies including Bridesmaids, ability to write songs that Boston NDC’s mission to palate with a pleasurable long Cartoon Network’s Adventure Mean Girls, The Hangover and are both honest and sing- provide affordable housing finish. It is best served with Time, PBS’s WordGirl and countless more (Thursday, able. The group will be per- for working people, families, roasted veal, lamb and cured multiple Late Night comedy March 21st at 8:00 pm at The forming two sets at this very elderly and veterans in our meats. appearances). Wilbur, 246 Tremont Street, special show at the Red community. This spring, Fantasy Fine Wine’s rep- The four-day festival will Boston, MA). Room. Each will include a South Boston NDC and its resent presentations rooted feature 26 shows from 200 To further their mission, horn section and a string partner Caritas Communi- in the best of contemporary of the hottest female (and WICF will host several work- section, respectively and ties, will begin construction Italian wine making blended male!) stand-up, improv, shops on comedy writing, Cara Brindisi opens the of Patriot Homes, 24 afford- with various regional and storytelling, sketch and improv and performance. show. able apartments for veterans. national grapes. They are musical comedy acts from Panels on writing and intel- March 25th features Elec- Taste of South Boston is located at 328 Commercial around the world — and of lectual property and a Q&A tric bassist Lenny Brown and an event with a good cause Street, Boston, MA and or- course, Boston. with Rachel Dratch will take pianist and vocalist Sarah and great food, so find your ders can be placed by calling Stand-ups performing on place at Improv Asylum on Walk and her band will way South on March 24th. (617) 725-1003 or by visiting this year’s WICF have been Saturday, March 23rd. present a selection of songs Tickets can be purchased www.fantasyfinewine.com to featured on Showtime, HBO, This star-studded act from her EP White Noise, as online at: www.tasteofsouth view their select ions. MTV, Late Night With Jimmy will be rolling into Boston well as some new material boston.com or at the office of Bricco Panetteria .… is Fallon (NBC), Comedy Central, March 21st_24th. For tickets from her next CD. South Boston Neighborhood the newest addition to the Just for Laughs, the Edin- and schedules, please visit: The Red Room @ Cafe 939 Development Corporation lo- neighborhood bread selec- burgh Fringe Festival, Last www.womenincomedyfestival.com. is located at 939 Boylston cated at 365 West Broadway, tion in the North End of Bos- Comic Standing (NBC), Nickel- The Red Room Café Street, Boston. For further South Boston. For general ton with a fresh spin to their odeon’s Search for America’s Marches On …. Café 939 is information on shows and inquiries call 617-268-9610 dough. ticket prices, call 617-747- or visit www.boston.com. DePasquale Ventures is at 2261 or visit their website at Tasty Treats for Your it again with the opening www.Cafe939.com. Easter Holiday …. I gener- of Quattro this week; the South Boston Shows Off ally include a nice restau- panetteria offers Ciabatta its Best …. The South Bos- rant to compliment your with kalamata olives or pro- ton Neighborhood Develop- time in the city but in honor sciutto di parma, grana ment Corporation (South of our upcoming holiday I padano parmesan cheese. Boston NDC) will hold its 11th thought I would include a Also a baguette, sunflower, Annual Taste of South Bos- guide to find some Italian mountain, miche and raisin ton on Sunday, March 24th treats for your Easter feast. bread. The only use the best from 6:00–9:00 pm at the Fantasy Fine Wine .… ingredients with no addi- Seaport Hotel. This event The best way to start off the tives, preservatives or sugar TEAM MILES OF MEMORIES has become one of the city’s holiday is to bring your with an aroma you can smell AN EVENT TO BENEFIT premier food events enjoyed guests together for a wel- from down the street. by over 500 attendees. At- coming toast. As your com- Bricco Panetteria is lo- THE AMERICAN CANCER tendees can sample food and pany arrive for dinner and cated at 241 Hanover Street beverage offerings from 30 look to your appetizer plates, SOCIETY local restaurants while en- a San Giovanni Prosecco is (Continued on Page 13) RELAY FOR LIFE joying live music. This year’s event boasts the largest number of par- DELICIOUS FOOD RAFFLES PRIZES ticipating restaurants, from Mattéo Gallo THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 6PM the traditional South Boston FILIPPO’S RISTORANTE neighborhood, the South Boston Waterfront and the o 283 CAUSEWAY ST. Fort Point areas. As of now o Appraisals NORTH END, BOSTON 28 local restaurants have Sales & Rentals

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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani RIBBON CUTTING FOR ARTHUR CROTTY, R.I.P. Tuesday at 6:30 pm at Sa- HOUSE OF CARDS TRILOGY fighting to save the people NEW JP HOUSING A good friend of mine for cred Heart Church in East (3-Blu-ray) and city he loves. Quasi The Jamaica Plain neigh- many years, Arthur Crotty, Boston. The final Tuesday is BBC reunites with his gargoyle borhood recently had a rib- who I first met back in the June 11th. At that time, the ‘House of Cards’ is the origi- friends to protect the cathe- bon cutting over at Centre late ’70s during my Charles- annual Spaghetti Supper in nal UK series remastered on dral’s most famous bell and and Creighton Streets at town years recently passed honor of St. Anthony will be a three-disc set. This thrill- find true love. Magical! the Dona Betsaida Gutierrez away in his new home in held. ing adaptation of Michael MULAN + MULAN II Housing Coop. The project Dallas, Texas. He had been BROCKTON’S FOUNTAIN Dobbs’ best-selling novels is (3-Blu-ray) contains 36 affordable rental there there for about a dozen OF GRACE a delicious tale of greed, cor- Disney housing and 7,600-square- years before he passed away When I think of a foun- ruption and burning ambi- Celebrate the 15th anniver- feet of ground level retail several weeks ago. He was tain, I think of water, I think tion. At its heart is Francis sary of Disney’s acclaimed space. The developers are 78 years old. When I first met of refreshing, I think of Urquhart (Ian Richardson), a masterpiece ‘Mulan’ — as the Jamaica Plain Neighbor- him , he was a community thirst and I think of cleans- black-hearted villain with Disney’s most courageous hood Development Corp., and activist in his early 40s and ing. When I think of religion, a smiling face. He shares princess breaks tradition by New Atlantic Development I was a mere kid to him in I think healing. A co-worker with the viewers his es- joining the Imperial Army Corp. This new housing my late 20s. In fact, he of mine, Frank Coulanges, tranged humor and inner- accompanied by her hilari- was named after a local called me “Kid” almost as attends Fountain of Grace most thoughts to destroy ous guardian dragon, Mushu. community activist and will much as he called me “Sal.” Church in Brockton and is each of his political rivals. WHO FRAMED be owned by the residents I last bumped into him sev- active at his church. He is One by one his opponents ROGER RABBIT and providing needed afford- eral years ago when we met young, a husband and father tumble, until at last there is (2-Blu-ray) able housing opportunities in Thompson Square. He and is always trying to do the just one wild card left in the Disney in J.P.’s Latin Quarter. told me he loved Texas but right thing. How often we pack. Play the cards you are It’s 1947 Hollywood and FATHER RONAN’S HOMILY didn’t own a cowboy hat. We hear of violence in urban dealt! Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins), Recently, I attended Mass talked about Texas for a areas. It seems almost ev- PUPPY LOVE (DVD) a down-on-his-luck detective for a deceased friend of mine while since I have family eryday some act of violence Gaiam-Vivendi Ent. is hired to find proof that from Charlestown who had down in Austin. We were so tears at the seams of a When single mom Megan Marvin Acme, gag factory moved to Texas with his wife. up on Texas, we could have community’s tranquility. Nolan (Cameron Bure) moves mogul and owner of Toon- His family brought him back done a tourism commercial People watch other people to a new town, she feels town, is playing hanky-panky home to St. Mary’s in Char- for the Lone Star State. die and then ask why. They guilty for uprooting her ten- with femme fatale Jessica lestown, the place where he There was a special Mass for blame everyone but them- year-old daughter, Caitlin. Rabbit, wife of Maroon Car- entered life. As Fr. Ronan him on Saturday, March 9 at selves. A young man was She decides to let Caitlin toon superstar, Roger Rabbit. explained it, Arthur Crotty St. Mary’s Church and I was recently gunned down at adopt a dog, probably not LEGO – NINJAGO: had a life and a time, it there to say good bye to my Dudley Station in Roxbury a great decision, as her MASTERS OF SPINJITZU was always Charlestown. He Townie Texan buddy. next to a bus filled with choice is the biggest, sloppi- SEASON TWO (Blu-ray) met his wife in Charles- JAWS DROPPING passengers and the MBTA est dog in the pound, Jake. Warner Home Video town. Some called it an ac- IN TRURO police nearby. On the news, Megan’s new home is now in After defeating the Great cidental meeting at a store On Cape Cod, folks in Truro a woman was interviewed shambles and she considers Devourer, Ninjago is en- on Main Street, but was it? are upset with the town’s and appeared quite angry returning Jake to the shel- joying some much-needed We live constantly with time. newest beach sticker show- stating that this violence ter. When Ben (Victor Web- peace. But the Serpentine Our time. When Arthur ing a grinning shark. Many must stop. She then an- ster), a handsome ballplayer Army is still at large and the and his wife Margaret met, think that sharks are no nounces that a rally against shows up and claims that dark Lord Garmadon now wasn’t it their time to meet? laughing matter. The town’s violence will be held on the Jake is his dog who ran holds the four golden weap- Arthur travelled that long Recreation and Beach Direc- following evening at Dudley away. As Megan and Ben ons of Spinjitzu, as Kai, Jay, and winding road we all do. tor Kelly Clark wondered if Station. Rallies don’t stop butt heads, he sees that Cole and Zane will prepare One day it was our time to the new design would come continuous violence. Police Caitlin loves Jake as much him for the ultimate battle meet each other at Thomp- back to bite town officials. don’t stop continuous vio- as he ever could, and the with his father. All hope rests son Square where Arthur Too bad she was asked for her lence. The community’s af- solution = joint custody! on Lloyd, the Green Ninja, to and I became good friends. opinion before the shark hit fect must change. They can TOP GEAR: complete his training and He was a good man who used the sticker. stop the violence by stand- 50 YEARS OF BOND CARS realize his full potential in his time well and left many SHAMELESS HEADLINE ing up to it. The effect of (DVD) time. behind who loved him and Right there on the Bay community empowerment BBC CARE BEARS: will keep his memory alive. State Banner front page on can be life changing. ‘Top Gear’ marks 50 years TOTALLY SWEET Time for us continues on. March 7th was a shameless Getting back to my co- of James Bond films with ADVENTURES (DVD) Our road unfinished. Our headline attacking those se- worker and getting back to a celebration of 007’s most Lionsgate goal like his was to get to questration cuts with a head- church is a step in the right iconic cars. From the gor- Ride the rainbow to Care- that place without pain and line that read: “Sequestra- direction. We value life when geous, gadget-laden Aston a-lot and join Share, Cheer time. Fr. Ronan’s homily tion cuts would harm black, we cherish it. Understand- Martin DB5 and aquatic Bear and all the other Bears made me think about the gift Latino babies” written by ing right from wrong. Look- Lotus Espirit to the gawky in four exciting new ad- of friendship. Nothing really Khalil Abdullah. These cuts, ing inside one’s self. Assist- Citroen 2CV and spiral ventures — ‘Emerald Bridge,’ happens by chance. The real they don’t affect white or ing directly in the quality of jumping AMC Hornet, Rich- ‘Jealous Tea,’ ‘Sad About You’ gifts in life aren’t wealth Asian babies do they? This life where you live. A rally is ard Hammond presents a and ‘Lazy Susan.’ Whether and honor but cherished news story was really an a momentary cry for help. look at the machines that teaching a new friend how love between us. Walking the opinion piece as the headline Those who need to hear it moved the world’s favorite to find her courage, helping road side by side and strug- would suggest to this writer. don’t attend rallies because spy. In addition, he gets a girl find the joy in mak- gling to understand the NOW PLAYING AT they are too busy robbing the stories behind them from ing new friends or learning whys of life in the time we DAVIS SQUARE THEATRE their neighborhoods of its Bond legends, including how laziness can lead to un- are given. His Mass lasted Frank McCourt’s The Irish life. actors Daniel Craig and Sir bearable consequences, the about one hour but his life and How They Got that Way The motto of my friend’s Roger Moore, directors Guy Bears are always there for is now endless. Thank you, features an ensemble of per- church is ‘Adding color to Hamilton and Vic Armstrong each other! Fr. Ronan for that reflection formers who charm the au- life.” We can view our sur- and producer Michael G. SUPER BOWL XLVII of yours. dience with a great two-hour roundings in bland black and Wilson. Inspired by the CHAMPIONS – WHATEVER HAPPENED show celebrating a heri- white or we can see life in on-screen Q Branch, Ham- BALTIMORE RAVENS TO THE HALF-MARATHON tage that confronts adversity living color. As the church mond takes a stab at build- (Blu-ray) FROM CATHEDRAL with determination, humor, says, “Growing together, we ing a fully working Lotus Vivendi TO CITY POINT? music and a zest for life. worship, we serve, we laugh. submarine. With award-winning video Every year I think in Feb- As a Gaelic-Garlic guy, this we cry, we learn and we BROTHER BEAR AND and cinematography, NFL ruary or early March there might help me understand reach out to our world with BROTHER BEAR 2 Films captures the non-stop used to be a road race serv- just why I act, at least half life-transforming truth.” (3-Blu-ray) action-packed season, play- ing as a prep for the Boston the time, the way I do. 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It happened almost journey to see the Northern their Ravens team from and rooted the runners on as Corned Beef & Cabbage Sup- invisibly. You cannot take Lights. opening kickoff through the they headed toward City per on Saturday, March 16th back the night instantly. It THE HUNCHBACK OF regular season and playoffs Point in Southie. It was a big and had the usual great took a long time getting NOTRE DAME AND THE and finally culminating with event back when I was grow- crowd doing the corned beef there and it will take seem- HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE the glorious Super Bowl vic- ing up in the South End/ and cabbage thing. The place ingly endless work to get it DAME II tory. Fans get a VIP Pass to lower Roxbury area in the was filled with green people. back. However, things are (3-Blu-ray) their championship team ’50s and ’60s and then poof, The color of the day. not impossible unless you Disney from the beginning of the it just disappeared into DEVOTIONS TO say they are. All of us need The world’s most unlikely season, through the post- thin air. Anyone out there ST. ANTHONY UNDERWAY to believe again in ourselves hero meets his first real Super Bowl press confer- know about this South End- Devotions to St. Anthony friend, Esmeralda, while ences. Superb! Southie road race? are now underway every (Continued on Page 15) POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013 Page 11

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With his relentless is a thoroughly enjoyable night of the- new adventure and pleasure, always work ethic, this Boston comedian has atre. Everyone should have the op- penniless and at the mercy of life’s shown himself to be a perfect corpo- portunity to experience live theatre. harsh realities.Written by Giacomo rate entertainer. Dave Russo is In an effort to bring the excitement Puccini. With Andrew Altenbach, an energetic, versatile entertainer, a of live theatre to more of the commu- conductor and Johnathon Pape, clever comedian for hire who has nity, the theatre offers “Pay What You stage director. Can.” One hour prior to the first yet to meet the crowd that he can’t Thursday performance of each win over with his charm and upbeat Mainstage production, tickets to that attitude. performance will be sold on a “Pay MUSEUMS What You Can” basis. Sponsored by Melrose Cooperative Bank. This offer SPECIAL may not be combined with any other MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON offers. Subject to availablility. 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston EVENTS 617-267-9300 AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER www.MFA.org Oberon, 2 Arrow St., Harvard Sq., INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEW BLUE AND WHITE — Now Cambridge, MA OF BOSTON through July 14, 2013. "Blue and The Reagle Music Theatre presents An Afternoon With white" means, at its simplest, cobalt st 617-547-8300 45 Matignon Rd., Cambridge, MA Lucie Arnaz on Sunday, April 21 . See THEATER www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org 617-499-1451 pigment applied to white clay. Over SECTION for more details. BEOWULF: A THOUSAND YEARS www.ISBos.org the course of a millennium, blue- and-white porcelain has become one It is composed of brothers Tom Gossin OF BAGGAGE — April 16th through POETS’ SPRING - PRINTEMPS May 5th. The American Repertory DES POÈTES, BOSTON 2013 — of the most recognized types of ce- and Mike Gossin (vocals, guitar), and ramic production worldwide. With MUSIC Rachel Reinert (vocals, tambourine). Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard Univer- March 29, 2013. The International sity, under the Artistic Direction of School of Boston hosts a French roots in the Islamic world and Asia, Before the band’s foundation, Kimball and strong presence in Europe and was the 2002 winner of the competi- Diane Paulus, presents A Banana poetry evening mixed with music, Bag & Bodice SongPlay, BEOWULF dance, painting and drama works of the Americas, various cultures AGANNIS ARENA tion America’s Most Talented Kid and adapted blue-and-white, from the 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston a solo artist on Epic Records. Gloriana — A Thousand Years of Baggage, by students and professionals. Joining Jason Craig and Dave Malloy, co- the students will be O. Besson, cho- Willow pattern to isznik. Taking in- 617-358-7000 released their debut single Wild at spiration from global blue-and-white www.BU.EDU/Agannis/ Heart in February 2009, which was a directed by Rod Hipskind & Mallory reographer, Boston Conservatory, Catlett. S. Leventhal, violonist and music traditions, today’s artists continue SIGUR RÓS — March 26, 2013. Top 15 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot the story, creating works that speak Sigur Rós is an ambient/post-rock Country Songs chart. The group’s self- PIRATES OF PENZANCE — teacher, Boston Conservatory, A.B. May 10th through June 2nd. The Amr, qanounist, M. Karaa, singer, to contemporary ideas. They tackle band from Reykjavík, Iceland, who titled debut album, Gloriana, was diverse issues, ranging from the pub- have been active since 1994. Known released on August 4, 2009. Hypocrites’ bring their award- C. Lucien and JD Joachim and C. winning and audience favorite pro- Ribes-de Palma, poets from Haiti and lic, to the personal, to the aesthetic. for its ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi “New Blue and White” explores the Birgisson’s falsetto vocals and the ORPHEUM THEATRE duction from their native Chicago. An France. eighty-minute exotic excursion fea- ways in which contemporary makers, use of bowed guitars, the band’s 1 Hamilton Place, Boston, MA working in ceramics as well as other music is also noticeable for its incor- 617-482-0106 turing bathing beauties, philosophiz- FENWAY PARK ing pirates, and grown men in re- 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA media ranging from fiber to furniture poration of classical and minimalist www.OrpheumTheatreBoston.com to glass, have explored this rich body aesthetic elements. Purchase tickets NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK — markably short shorts! Warning: If www.RedSox.com you want boring, stay away; this ex- RUN TO HOME BASE — On of material culture. An international by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, by March 30, 2013 at 7:30 pm. NKOTB selection of artists and designers is calling 800-745-3000 or at all come home to Boston for the release perience will cause immense joy and Saturday, May 4th, several thou- the compulsion to spontaneously sand runners and walkers will featured in the exhibition, and re- Ticketmaster locations. party for their newest record 10, cent acquisitions of work by the ce- which will be released on April 2nd. sing along. Come ashore with the have the thrill of crossing home plate Very Model of A Modern Major Gen- at Fenway Park while supporting ramic sculptor Chris Antemann and TD GARDEN Their newest single Remix (I Like The) fashion designers Rodarte are drawn 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA is available for purchase now. Join eral, the Pirate King, and a banjo- wounded veterans and their families. picking Mabel. The show features The 2013 Run-Walk to Home Base from the MFA’s own collection. Visi- 617-624-1050 the New Kids at a rare intimate ap- tors can make connections between www.TDGarden.com pearance at the Orpheum Theatre. beach balls, sunshine (the artificial presented by New Balance is a kind) and tons of fun music. 9K (5.6 mile) run and a 3-mile walk these contemporary statements and P!NK —March 28, 2013. With spe- Visit the theatre’s website for more their remarkable historical predeces- cial guest The Hives. P!nk’s new tour, information on the event. THE DONKEY SHOW – Ongoing. to benefit the Red Sox Foundation Bringing the ultimate disco experi- and Massachusetts General Hospi- sors. Illustrated labels thorught the The Truth About Love, stops in Boston exhibition provide some examples of at the TD Garden. The American ence to Boston, this crazy circus of tal Home Base Program. Participants mirror balls, feathered divas, roller will help provide much needed clini- blue and white ceramics currently on singer-songwriter has six platinum view—but there are many more. Dis- albums under her belt along with THEATER skaters and hustle queens tell the cal care for veterans returning from story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Iraq and Afghanistan with combat cover blue and white porcelain in appearances in many films. She’s sold galleries across the Museum. over 40 million albums and 70 mil- THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY through great ’70s anthems you know stress or traumatic brain injury. The by heart. run is a unique, fun event that also lions singles in her 18-year career and OF BOSTON PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM is as hot as ever. 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA supports services and counseling for REAGLE MUSIC THEATRE veterans’ families, research to im- East India Square 617-585-5678 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA HOUSE OF BLUES www.LyricStage.com 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA prove diagnosis and treatment and 781-891-5600 community education. Registered 978-745-9500, 866-745-1876 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA BY THE WAY, MEET VERA 978-740-3649 888-693–BLUE (2583) STARK — March 29th through April www.ReagleMusicTheatre.org runners and walkers begin at his- AN AFTERNOON WITH LUCIE toric Fenway Park and wind their www.PEM.org www.HouseOfBlues.com 27th. In a new screwball comedy, MIDNIGHT TO THE BOOM: GLORIANA —March 29, 2013 at Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright ARNAZ — April 21, 2013 at 3:00 pm. way through scenic Boston and An Afternoon With Lucie Arnaz is cel- with a timed finish at the Green PAINTING IN INDIA AFTER INDE- 7:00 pm. Gloriana is an American Lynn Nottage takes a funny and ir- PENDENCE — Now through April 21, country music group founded in 2008. reverent look at racial stereotypes in ebrated in the concert world for her Monster and a photo finish at renditions of great pop standards Fenway’s famous home plate. The 2013. The political freedoms gained revitalized with some stunning new Run-Walk to Home Base is a wonder- from Britain at midnight on August arrangements, singing beautiful bal- ful opportunity to show your support 15, 1947, inspired a revolutionary art ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS lads, recreating her Broadway tri- of our deserving veterans. And friends movement that continued through umphs and entertaining audiences and family are invited to Fenway to the economic boom of the 1990s. worldwide with memories of an cheer you on and enjoy terrific Unrestricted by cultural expectations, ITALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHBITION iconic childhood including a hot family activities. While runners must three generations of Indian artists WOLK GALLERY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING Latin set tributing her famous Cuban be 14 and older, families of all ages fully engaged with the world around M.I.T., CAMBRIDGE father, Desi Arnaz. may participate in the walk. Advance them, embracing their individualis- tic approaches to modern art. Drawn “L’AQUILA, 2010” Now through April 18th. An exhibition of photographs registration is required. Visit their from PEM's Herwitz Collection and by Italian photographer Michele Nastasi. CHARLES PLAYHOUSE website at www.runtohomebase.org ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS 74 Warrenton St., Boston, MA for more information. loans from museums and private col- lections. “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am to 12 Noon every Friday with host Tom 617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912 Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca www.Charles-Playhouse.com HISTORY CHANNEL every Sunday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. BLUE MAN GROUP — Ongoing. Check Your Local Listings “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi This giddily subversive off-Broadway THE BIBLE — Every Sunday now FREE EVENTS 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. hit serves up outrageous and inven- through March 31st at 8:00 pm. From “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays 90.7 FM tive theater where three muted, blue- Executive Producers Roma Downey or online www.djrocco.com. painted performers spoof both con- and Mark Burnett comes The Bible. A BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sundays from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN temporary art and modern technol- five-episode series retelling stories NORTH END BRANCH 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. ogy. Wry commentary and bemusing from the Scriptures for a whole new 25 Parmenter Street “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO 650 AM antics are matched only by the inge- generation. Breathtaking in scope and North End (Boston), MA and online at www.wsro.com. nious ways in which music and sound scale, The Bible features powerful per- 617-227-8135 “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ are created. The show has recently formances, exotic locales and dazzling www.BPl.org/Branches/North radio or itunes, college radio click on Zumix. For more information, log onto been updated. visual effects that breathe spectacu- MARCH MONSTER MOVIES: www.italiaunita.org. SHEAR MADNESS – Ongoing. This lar life into the dramatic tales of DOUBLE FEATURES — Watch mon- “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays 9:00 pm– hilarious Boston-set whodunit, where faith and courage from Genesis ster movies every Saturday in March 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's Place. the clues change every night and through Revelation. This historic tele- from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at the North Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. the laughs come fast and furious, vision event is sure to entertain and End branch of the Boston Public is a worldwide phenomenon filled inspire the whole family. Library. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Whistle while you work! Robert Smith, 32, A recent COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED is known in Portland, Maine, as the Whis- study dis- Roast Leg of Lamb tler because he wanders the downtown all closed 74% day, whistling loudly and irritating pass- of U.S. Cath- 1 leg of lamb (5 to 6 pounds) ½ cup chopped mint ersby. Police charged him with disorderly olics have 4 cloves of garlic (optional) conduct, but after plea negotiations, Smith a favorable 1 tablespoon thyme or ¼ cup lemon juice will be allowed to whistle as long as he opinion of Pope Benedict XVI, even though oregano Salt and pepper doesn’t stand in the same place. “All I’m 63% rate his handling of sexual abuse in doing is expressing myself freely,” said the church as fair or poor. Rub the leg of lamb with half of a garlic clove. Then make Smith. All the fuss about the unhealthiness of several gashes with point of knife into the lamb leg and All aboard! Australian billionaire Clive fast food may be paying off: Between 2006 insert small cut portions of garlic clove into the narrow Palmer announced he would build a replica and 2010, the proportion of the nation’s total openings. Rub meat with mint, thyme, or oregano, which- of the Titanic to ferry passengers across the caloric intake that came from fast-food out- ever you plan to use, or some of each. Rub leg of lamb Atlantic. Titanic II will be just like the origi- lets dropped from 12.8 to 11.3 percent. with salt and pepper. Add a little water to the lemon juice nal, except this time, there will be enough For you chocolate lovers! The dentist may and pour gently over lamb. Place lamb fat side up in roast- lifeboats for everyone. have warned you that chocolate would rot ing pan. Place in preheated 325°F oven uncovered. After Ah, love! An Australian physicist proposed your teeth, but researchers are constantly 30 minutes, baste lamb with juices from the roasting pan marriage to his scientist girlfriend with a discovering ways that chocolate can be good and repeat frequently. Lamb should be baked until meat mock academic paper that included a graph for your health. As far back as 1900 B.C., thermometer reads 175 to 180°F. If you are baking without showing happiness growing over time and pre-Colombian tribes used Theobromo cacao a meat thermometer, allow lamb to bake approximately suggested an “indefinite continuation of the in religious rituals, both as a sacred drink 30 minutes per pound of lamb. Add more water mixed with study.” His girlfriend said yes. and as an offering to the gods. Our word a little lemon juice if more liquid is needed for basting. Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill says, “Love is “chocolate” probably comes from an Aztec OPTIONAL: Small white potatoes, carrots and some mush- a little word: people make it big.” word meaning “bitter water.” Europeans took rooms can be added around the leg of lamb after the lamb Giuseppina, cosce storte says, “Love it back home and began serving it as hot has baked about an hour. Continue basting vegetables as doesn’t really make the world go round. It chocolate to the upper classes. Candy bars well as the lamb. th just makes people so dizzy it looks like it.” didn’t come along until the 19 century, NOTE: I awoke Easter morning to a combination of aromas And the lovely Cyndi Donnelly, says, “Love when manufacturers came up with a pro- filling the kitchen. I watched as Mama put the lamb roast into is a ticklish sensation around the heart that cess to make solid chocolate. Researchers the oven. I saw the chicken soup simmering slowly on the stove can’t be scratched!” found that people who regularly ate modest next to the tomato sauce Mama had prepared earlier. I always Naked truth! Mark Roberts likes nothing amounts of dark chocolate weighed less than asked to have one of the meatballs as she completed frying more than taking off his clothes in public, those who didn’t. Now studies have shown them. When did Mama start all this, I wondered. said Adam Potter in The Daily Mail (U.K.). that chocolate has a very real effect on the On the kitchen table, a bowl of hard-boiled eggs greeted my The 48-year-old from Liverpool, England, is mood of people under stress. It’s not just a eyes along with a Cannatone (Easter Bread) for Peter and me. the world’s most notorious streaker: He placebo; chocolate causes physiological As Peter, Papa and I departed for church after breakfast, Nonna has appeared naked at 519 public events, changes in stress hormones by increasing and Mama’s sister Lena arrived to help make the ravioli. I knew including the Super Bowl, Miss World and melatonin (which helps to promote sleep) then that the Easter meal would keep us at the table for a long Wimbledon. “There’s no major venue or and dopamine and serotonin (which regu- time. event I haven’t done,” he says proudly. His late mood). Another study showed that first streak, 20 years ago, was at a rugby chocolate gives both men and women an tournament in Hong Kong, “I ran around the emotional high that lasts four times longer Vita can be reached at [email protected] whole stadium and 65,000 people were than kissing. Eat it wisely and that dark cheering and laughing — it was the most brown substance might bring you health and amazing feeling,” says Roberts. “There’s happiness. nothing sexual about it —it’s just comedy We always remember when our dear 1st Generation nudity.” But a recent comment by his mother used to serve us on cold wintry days 19-year-old son inspired him to call it quits. a cup of hot cocoa. Along with the hot cocoa Italian-American He said, “Dad when are you going to stop? we were given a slice of Italian bread to All my mates are watching you.” What do dip into the hot cocoa. Ah, that is the way Vita Orlando Sinopoli they say? And he said, “They all laugh their it was when I was a little boy living at Shares with us heads off.” So I replied, “What’s the problem 49 Everett Street, East Boston. then?” He just said, “Well, you’re my dad.” On the front cover of a recent issue of The a delightful recollection That really hit home. Roberts, who is job- National Examiner, the headline was REGIS of her memories as a child less — partly because his streaking has DYING! Yes, it was referring to Regis Philbin resulted in a long arrest record — hopes to Since leaving his morning TV show Live! growing up in organize “one last mass streak with hun- In November 2011, the 81-year-old star has Boston’s “Little Italy” dreds or thousands of people.” But after that, grown listless, increasingly agitated and and a collection of he has promised to find another hobby. melancholy. In a recent interview, Regis “I need something else for the adrenaline. said: “I love lounging around,” but admitted Italian family recipes I might take up skydiving.” he has a hole in his life, adding: “I do feel from the homeland. Ugh! Tourists at a Los Angeles hotel were I’m not accomplishing anything.” For the distressed to learn they’d been drinking, record, Regis has some Italian blood in him! bathing and brushing their teeth with water His mom is Italian. Regis underwent triple Great as Gifts from a rooftop tank in which a dead body bypass surgery in 2007, hip replacement FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM had been decomposing. The body was dis- surgery in 2009 and an operation to remove and in local bookstores — ask for covered by a maintenance worker who was a blood clot from his leg in 2010. Still, he Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN trying to figure out why the water pressure says he wishes he hadn’t retired. His wife, Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN was so low. “The water did have a funny Joy, says: “He’s not sleeping, he’s going stir taste,” said British tourist Sabrina Baugh, crazy and it’s driving me nuts.” who drank it for eight days. “We never Reminiscing with the stately musicologist thought anything of it. We thought it was Albert Natale. Actor Don Ameche’s true name just the way it was here.” is Dominic Felix Amici. Julie Andrews’ origi- Boston Harborside Home Be aware, since the Newtown, Conn., mas- nal name is Julia Elizabeth Wells. One more sacre, at least 2,268 Americans have been time! Glenn Miller’s theme song, Moonlight Joseph A. Langone killed with guns, including 158 children and Serenade was originally titled Now I Lay Me teenagers. Down to Weep. The first song recorded by Something fishy going on! Wow! Nearly 60 Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Band 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 percent of the tuna sold at restaurants and was called The Sky Fell Down. When World 617-536-4110 grocery stores in the U.S. is not tuna, a DNA War II ended, singers became the hit mak- study by the group Oceana found. Most of ers. Singers like Frank Sinatra, Dinah www.bostonharborsidehome.com the mislabeled tuna was in fact an extremely Shore, Perry Como and Dick Haymes were oily fish called escolar, known to cause selling the records, much more so than the Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite diarrhea. The same study found that red bands. In the 1950s, David Rose became a Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca snapper was misrepresented 87 percent of prolific composer of television theme songs the time so reported Los Angeles Times. and at one time there were 22 TV series fea- Courtney A. Fitzgibbons Be aware, breast implant surgery fell by turing his music. Ava Gardner had this to 7 percent in 2012, but overall, plastic sur- say after ex-husband Frank Sinatra wed Mia gery procedures grew by 5 percent. The big- Farrow. “I always knew he’d end up in bed gest growth was in Botox injections and with a boy!” And Elizabeth Taylor said, “Rich- other procedures to smooth facial wrinkles, ard Burton is so discriminating, he won’t see A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International as baby boomers aim to conceal evidence of a play with anybody in it but himself.” Lex 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 their advancing years. Barker said, “Lana Turner and I had some We learned, in retirement, Pope Benedict good times together. Especially before the will continue to wear the pope’s white cas- nuptials.” And Lana said Lex Barker was very sock, live in the Vatican and will be called handsome ... “Just plain handsome.” WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM “the emeritus pope.” AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013 Page 13

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Last week I was talking about my hobby … old cars. During my younger life, I have had some pretty nice cars. I always bought them used as I had a taste for the expensive ones. My ra- tionale was that, the expen- sive ones were owned by older people who didn’t hot rod them around the city and Caffe dello Sport serves up some if the tastiest Tiramisu, that meant they were in good Frutti Di Bosco and Cappuccino! shape. I seemed to luck out each time. My first car in the alley behind Bricco eryone saves room for desert My 1962 Lincoln Continental. as a working adult was a Ristorante. You can stop on Easter. 58 Thunderbird. For 1958, get some work from the pro- Ford. Between the Edsel and in between 6:00 am to Caffe‘ Dello Sport is just a the 2-seater sports car had duction company’s houses the late ’50s Lincoln, Ford 12:00 am or place an order great place to catch a soccer evolved into a 4-seater and at Paramount and headed had lost many millions. They by calling 617-248-9859. match and cappuccino, yet a my bass violin fit inside. It back home as Labor Day ap- dropped the Edsel and re- Salumeria Italiana …. A great spot for your desert was 1961 and I had obtained proached that September. I styled the Lincoln. This ’62 classic place to find all your orders. They place orders for a job teaching high school went back to teaching in was from the 2nd year of the appetizer ingredients also you through Bindi pastries, the September before and Boston and playing music at production model. It was odds and ends. originally from Milano, who with a teaching salary and night. Periodically, I’d get a such a good car; the style In our feats held at home now have brought their the music at night I could call from Paramount and would last through the ’60s. the meats and cheese plates Italian touch to New Jersey. afford a nice car. headed back to California to I bargained with the son of are something your guests They receive the imported My next car was a 1960 do a bit of acting. the garage owner until I got always look forward to. items there to create theses Cadillac convertible, which Through all of this, I didn’t my price and added the ’62 Salumeria offers Calabrese amazing cakes on site. A few I drove to Florida several have time for a hobby, espe- Lincoln to the collection. style soppressata, Italian items featured are a Frutti times when the guys and I cially where old cars are con- From that point on, I be- mortadella with pistachios, di Bosco (mixed berry cake) went on summer vacations. cerned. My entry into the gan to rotate which car I burrata, Central Formaggi and triple chocolate mousse. The next was a 1964 Chrysler hobby was, as I indicated in drove and to which car show pecorino sardo, Agostino You can access a full listing Imperial and this was fol- last week’s column, later in I wanted to attend. Dean Recca Sicilian Salted ancho- at www.bindiusa.com or con- lowed by 1969 Eldorado. From life. Well, if you remember, next bought a 1969 MGB, a vies and even pasta, oils, vin- tact Caffe Dello Sport at 617- there on I always stayed I brought my winning Little 2-seater convertible. I like egar and kitchen tools. 523-5063 or www.caffedello with the Cadillac or Lincoln League team to an ice cream the car, but my shoulders Salumeria Italiana is sport.us. They are located at models, always used and place and a group of old car don’t fit the seat. I guess the home to the finest foods from 308 Hanover Street, Boston always within pocket range. enthusiasts were having an British are built different Italy and all of the Mediter- MA or you can follow their My first attempt with an impromptu get together. I than Italians are. Dean and ranean. Their store opened flawless sports schedule at antique car happened acci- spotted a ’66 Thunderbird on Margie have stayed with the almost 50 years ago in www.facebook.com/Caffe dently. An ex-girlfriend from display that was for sale. European cars and have Boston’s North End because DelloSport. my teen years was getting a Loretta felt guilty about the several today, but we attend an Italian mother wanted Pastry by Erica …. Pastry divorce. Her husband told me ’59 Caddy she talked me out some of the same events to feed her baby son the by Erica is a desert company that they were selling every- of the summer before and that feature old cars. wonderful foods she knew based out of Cranston, RI. thing to divide things equally insisted I buy the T-Bird. It Last year I was at a car from her homeland. That Erica Rico, owner and top between them. He taught needed work and I bargained show and an old friend men- baby was Gaetano Martig- chef of the business is a auto mechanics at a techni- with the owner for 2 weeks. tioned that a lady he knew netti, the owner and son of graduate from the baking cal high school and had done I finally bought the car and had her late husband’s an- founders Erminio and Vanda and pastry arts program at over a 1953 Corvette. It was proudly drove it to antique tique car for sale. The man Martignetti. Johnston and Whales Uni- number 000069 from that car shows that summer. was gone and the widow was Salumeria Italiana allows versity. With her experience first year of the left cycle of From that point on, I began selling off all his toys. I ac- you to browse through their and natural touch each the Corvette. The car wasn’t working on the car trying to companied by friend to see store, select just what you pastry is made to perfection much of a sports car. It had put in showroom condition. the car. It was a foreign one want and quickly and easily solely by her. For the holiday a Chevy 6 cylinder engine I did a little every year to and I brought a friend who place an order. All orders are they will be featuring Easter and an automatic transmis- keep the cost down and I still is a foreign car expert, Bill packed with extra care and Bread (Italian/braided with sion, which meant that it own the vehicle today. Strachman. The car turned pride to make sure the prod- eggs), mom’s famous coco- couldn’t get out of its own Dean Saluti and Margie out to be a 1973 Mercedes ucts get to you as safely and nut bunny cake and rice pie. way. But, it was pretty, I Cahn were the next in the 4540 SL, 2-seater convert- as quickly as possible. They Pastry by Erica does it all; liked it and the price was crowd to buy an antique car. ible. Bill checked it over and are located at 151 Richmond she bakes the fanciest birth- right. I bought it for $2,500. They found a 1963 Corvette whispered to me, “Buy it or I Street, Boston and can be day, wedding or christening I put it into the garage for the in Texas and brought it will.” I bargained with the reached by phone at 617- cakes along with some of the winter and when spring home. We, for the next few woman for a week or two be- 523-8743 or 800-400-5916 or best zeppolis around! Log on rolled around I received a years, would lead off division cause her price was unreal- visit their website at to www.pastrybyerica.com to call from Paramount Pictures three of the Columbus Day istic. She finally relented and (www.salumeriaitaliana.com). view her selections, place in Hollywood. I had been parade with our cars, but I sold it to me for what I Caffe‘ Dello Sport .… orders through Info@pastryby knocking on doors out there could tell … Dean wasn’t wanted to pay and I added it Some consider the best part erica.com or call 401-556- and they began to open. Be- happy. He wanted an antique to the collection. of the meal the very last. Ev- 4408. fore I was to leave Boston I Jaguar. When I first met Loretta thinks I’m crazy cleaned up the Corvette so him in 1973, he was driving owning three old cars, but Dad might be able to sell it a Jaguar XKE 2-seater. He my comment is, “I’m old, for me. I headed for a gas sta- wanted a British car to make don’t drink, don’t take drugs, NORTH END tion to fill the tank and while him happy, and the Corvette don’t smoke cigarettes and this was happening, I spot- was traded for Victoria, 1966 don’t chase women … I need ted an old-timer who began four door Jaguar that makes something and it might as PRINTING walking around the car. I him look like a detective well be old cars.” asked if there was anything from Scotland Yard when he To keep the cars running 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 wrong and he looked at me drives it. and in good condition ain’t with a scowl on his face and A year or so later, Loretta cheap, but as the years pass Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette asked, “Is this car for sale?” needed a car and I went on these vehicles only appre- I replied, “I hadn’t thought the search for something ciate in value and I love about it, but are you inter- she might like. One day, I the hobby. If Dad were alive, Quality Printing ested?” Scowling even more, was passing a garage in I think he would accompany the man said, “I’m inter- Belmont and saw a couple of me when I head out to for all your ested, but I won’t give you a used cars for sale. I looked the car shows. I know that cent more than $25,000. I at one I thought she might Babbononno loved to ride Commercial and Personal Needs tried not to move a muscle like, but the mileage was in convertibles. I guess I’ve on my face and replied, “Let too high and it needed a made the right choices. Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers me think about it.” The man lot of work. But, parked next Maybe when Loretta isn’t Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations gave me his business card to that car was a 1962 Lin- looking, I might find some- Announcements • Business Forms and Documents with his phone number on coln Continental with sui- thing else in the way of it and left. I looked up and cide doors. The car was in another old car. If I do, — COMPETITIVE PRICES — said, “Thank you God.” good shape and had low are there any good divorce With the car sold to the miles. This model came out lawyers around reading this old man, I had enough money in 1961 and was the salva- column? Gotta go … 617-227-8929617-227-8929 to live on in California. I did tion of Lincoln Division of GOD BLESS AMERICA Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) streetcar endlessly as his sued if they don’t act and speak recently on TV’s matched. King was convicted cheek swabs from convicted wife hands him his lunch so too is the county’s D.A. C-Span. of the 2003 rape and is serv- criminals to check against every afternoon as the train The family is suing Walmart DNA Databases for ing a life sentence. However, federal and state databases goes rumbling through. Well but they should also be su- Arrestees? a Maryland court refused the with the court’s approval. that was just a song but the ing public officials who used The U.S. Supreme Court is conviction and said King had However, 28 states and the following actually happened the case as a crusade. currently trying to balance to be freed. federal government now down in Arizona starting Walmart may now re-think the rights of citizens ar- King in 2009 was not con- take samples from people about a year ago. A couple its policy. The law tells busi- rested but not convicted of a victed of the crime he was arrested long before their took their digital camera nesses to report any ques- major crime to keep their arrested for having commit- guilt or innocence is proven images to be developed at a tion of porn to avoid getting DNA out of the government’s ted and pled out to a lesser in court. Walmart. Out of 144 images, hauled into court but now hands versus the rights of charge of misdemeanor as- Many conservatives seem 9 were of their 3 little girls, this and every other com- crime victims seeking jus- sault, a crime Maryland can- to believe that taking DNA ages 1, 4 and 5. They were pany now knows they can tice. If the court rules for not take DNA samples. The swabs from those arrested is bathing in the tub and then also get hauled into court if Alonzo King of Maryland, lower courts ruled it violated good law enforcement and got out and starting playing they do too. What we need is more than one million DNA King’s rights based on the public safety, while many together and hugging each common sense laws that profiles that have been stored arrest alone. The U.S. Su- liberals think the opposite. other. The rest of this story can see that such images in a federal database for preme Court is now expected As for me, I am a constitu- was a nightmare for the fam- are clearly so innocent that matching with future crime to make a ruling before the tionalist. I believe in small ily. According to Jeff Kuhner a judge in minutes threw scene evidence may have to summer. government and individual on WRKO, the clerk at the the case out of court as a be purged and others will Victim rights advocates liberty for all. I think the camera department thinks needless waste of time for never be collected, leading defend the DNA testing laws. “U.S. Supreme Court should he found child porn and the criminal justice system some repeat offenders to go William Sammons of the uphold the decisions of hands the prints over to the and a horrible nightmare for free. Maryland Coalition Against Maryland’s lower courts and manager and eventually innocent parents and their Under consideration is a Sexual Assault says, “The rule in favor of Mr. King. He things make their way to children. 2003 case in Salisbury, early collection of DNA pre- may be in fact quite guilty the local police department. Oily Hypocrites? Maryland. A man wearing a vents crime.” However, oppo- of the crime he was con- After that, it’s the county dis- Why is the Obama White hat and scarf and showing a nents of the DNA testing of victed of and the life sen- trict attorney and a raid of House supportive of lending gun raped and robbed a 53- arrestees sees the practice tence given him appropri- the family’s home where the money to Brazil for the year-old woman in her home of allowing police without a ate, but the end cannot jus- hard drives are all taken as digging for domestic oil off and then disappeared into warrant or conviction as an- tify the means if the means evidence. Neighbors around its coast when banning the the night. Nearly six years other loss of privacy. Getting are in violation of the U.S. thought they must be per- same thing here in the later Mr. King was arrested DNA swabs from criminals is Constitution and the rights verts. For about a year this United States? Eventually, I and charged with an unre- commonplace today. All 50 as written in the Bill of couple was tormented and can see us buying oil from lated assault. The police states and the Feds take Rights. their kids placed on a sex Brazil, can’t you? God forbid under federal law took a offender victim’s registry. we have our own home- cheek swab of King’s DNA.

Finally, everything ends up grown oil to achieve energy They then matched it with LEGAL NOTICE in a court room where the independency, huh? a sample taken at the scene MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY judge looks at the photos, Combined IQs Equal??? of the 2003 rape and it tongue lashes the local dis- If you took the IQs of U.S. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L810-C1, REHABILITATE TAXIWAYS B ‘NORTH’ trict attorney and then Reps Shirley Jackson Lee, LEGAL NOTICE AND L AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, throws the whole case out of D-Texas; John Lewis, D- EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the court. The family is finally Georgia and Maxine Waters, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East The Trial Court Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013 over their horrible ordeal D-California and added Middlesex Probate and Family Court immediately after which, in a designated room, the proposal will be opened and read publicly. 208 Cambridge Street based on a lack of common them up, would their com- NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS sense from everyone but a bined IQs still only be two East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 9:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON THURSDAY, judge. I don’t blame Walmart. digits long? Just wondering Docket No. MI13P0380EA APRIL 4, 2013 They are afraid of getting after hearing all of them The work includes PAVEMENT MILLING, WARM MIX ASPHALT PAVING, BITUMINOUS CRACK Estate of REPAIRS, SLURRY SEAL, PAVEMENT MARKINGS, DUCT BANK INSTALLATION, TAXIWAY MATTHEW J. FITZPATRICK CENTERLINE AND EDGE LIGHT ADJUSTMENTS, AND CONVERSION OF TAXIWAY EDGE Date of Death December 25, 2012 FIXTURES FROM ELEVATED TO SEMI-FLUSH. LEGAL NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 PUBLICATION NOTICE MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS To all persons interested in the above Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1316-C1, FY13-15 AUTHORITY-WIDE TERM DOOR captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Glen issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. REPLACEMENT, BOSTON, BEDFORD AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS will be received Fitzpatrick of North Reading, MA a Will has The estimated contract cost is $8.2 MILLION been admitted to informal probate. Glen by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) Fitzpatrick of North Reading, MA has been Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit informally appointed as the Personal time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will Representative of the estate to serve Without equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, be opened and read publicly. Surety on the bond. or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS The estate is being administered under Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, informal procedure by the Personal Repre- bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do APRIL 9, 2013. sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful The work includes PROVISION OF ALL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR AND SUPERVISION Probate Code without supervision by the Court. performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. NECESSARY TO REPLACE MANUAL PASSAGE DOORS AT ALL MASSACHUSETTS PORT Inventory and accounts are not required to be The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials AUTHORITY FACILITIES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS OVER A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD. filed with the Court, but interested parties are payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013. entitled to notice regarding the administration company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages from the Personal Representative and can to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital petition the Court in any matter relating to the Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may estate, including distribution of assets and wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. expenses of administration. Interested parties which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with are entitled to petition the Court to institute of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and formal proceedings and to obtain orders The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of terminating or restricting the powers of and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $10,000,000. Said policy DOORS AND WINDOWS. Personal Representatives appointed under shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See The estimated contract cost is ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($175,000). informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with complete details. Run date: 3/22/13 the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that Commonwealth of Massachusetts. not less than 10% of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit LEGAL NOTICE Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, deemed responsive and eligible. or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The The Trial Court contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do Plymouth Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful Probate and Family Court Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. 52 Obery Street - Suite 1130 Plymouth, MA 02360 The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials (508) 747-6204 to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety Docket No. PL13C0030CA certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages A Contractor having fi fty (50) or more employees and his subcontractors having fi fty (50) or more NOTICE OF PETITION FOR to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General employees who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will, within one hundred twenty CHANGE OF NAME Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum (120) days from the contract commencement, be required to develop a written affi rmative action wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, In the Matter of compliance program for each of its establishments. which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner ZACHARY EDWARD Compliance Reports - Within thirty (30) days of the award of this Contract the Contractor shall fi le a of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. O’KEEFE-FEDERMAN compliance report (Standard Form [SF 100]) if: The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and of Hingham, MA Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on (a) The Contractor has not submitted a complete compliance report within twelve (12) To Robert O’Keefe, interested in petition months preceding the date of award, and an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance described: sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. A petition has been presented by Jill S. (b) The Contractor is within the defi nition of “employer” in Paragraph 2c(3) of the instructions No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. Federman on behalf of Zachary Edward included in SF100. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority O’Keefe-Federman requesting that The contractor shall require the subcontractor on any fi rst tier subcontracts, irrespective of the dollar contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements Zachary Edward O’Keefe-Federman be amount, to fi le SF 100 within thirty (30) days after the award of the subcontracts, if the above two allowed to change his name as follows: and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal conditions apply. SF 100 will be furnished upon request. SF 100 is normally furnished Contractors Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations ZACHARY EDWARD FEDERMAN annually, based on a mailing list currently maintained by the Joint Reporting Committee. In the event a contractor has not received the form, he may obtain it by writing to the following address: (Executive Order 11246). IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Joint Reporting Committee to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT 1800 G Street certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. AT PLYMOUTH ON OR BEFORE TEN Washington, DC 20506 Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality APRIL 12, 2013. Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. WITNESS, HON. CATHERINE P. in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY SABAITIS, First Justice of this Court. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Date: March 12, 2013. THOMAS P. GLYNN THOMAS P. GLYNN Robert E. McCarthy, Register of Probate CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 03/22/13 Run date: 3/22/13 Run date: 03/22/13 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013 Page 15

• To Talk of Many Things (Continued from Page 10) LEGAL NOTICE and in someone bigger than just the opposite by enabling new voices with new ideas MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY us. A journey of a thousand social dysfunction. I was only working to eradicate third NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS miles indeed starts on the 16 years old when President world conditions too often Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1237-C2, HVAC IMPROVEMENTS FOR ENERGY first step forward. Lyndon B. Johnson launched found right here in nearby EFFICIENCY, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be HAPPY TO SEE AVI his War on Poverty which places. We don’t need a war received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 BACK ON THE AIRWAVE worked out about the same or assault vehicles like A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013 immediately after which, in a designated room, Back in the seventies, as the Vietnam War did. If Homeland Security is seek- the bids will be opened and read publicly. during the busing crisis in you thought the Vietnam ing. We need to assault the Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local Boston, talk radio was ruled War lasted too long, just look issue with workable solu- time on WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 2013, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led by two guys, Jerry Williams at the war on poverty. After tions, we don’t need to keep sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE MASSPORT BRIEFING ROOM on WBZ-AM and Avi Nelson billions were spent over two dropping billions like bombs - LOGAN AIRPORT, SECOND FLOOR OLD TERMINAL BUILDING (DEPARTURES on WHDH-AM. Each night of generations, there are more from above on poor folk below. LEVEL TERMINAL C – OPPOSITE PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICES), EAST BOSTON, the week they went head- poor people than ever. After OPEN TOLL ROADS MASSACHUSETTS 02128-2909, AT 2:00 P.M. TUESDAY APRIL 2, 2013, A SITE to-head against each other. billions spent on building up COMING WALK WILL FOLLOW AT 3:00 P.M. Individuals planning to attend the site walk will be required to have Temporary Visitor Nelson became a working- families, we have more Plans are in the works by Passes in order to access all areas of the walk. To arrange for a TVP, contact Cindy class hero to folks in Char- single-parent homes than Massport to eliminate the Monahan at 617-568-5978 no later than 10:00 A.M. on Monday April 1. Be prepared lestown and Southie fighting ever before. In some strug- manned toll booths on the to provide her with name, date of birth, ID information and name of Company. Badges are to be picked up at the Badge Offi ce located at Terminal C prior to the briefi ng. Arrive court-ordered busing. Even- gling communities intact Tobin Bridge by year’s end at the Badge Offi ce, (Ground Floor - Arrivals Level Terminal C) to pick up your tually, Nelson disappeared families are the minority. and go all electronic. Even- TVP at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday April 2, 2013. for years as that voice of rea- Former U.S. Senator Daniel tually all toll booths will The work includes: GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND son. Recently, he started Patrick Moynihan once be unmanned and everyone ELECTRICAL FILED-SUB BID WITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS showing up as a fill-in radio called it all “benign neglect” will pay their tolls through A.) CHILLED WATER SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDING: host on WRKO-AM. Once it but in reality has been can- the mail like transporter 1. REWORK CHW PIPING AND REMOVE CHW PUMPS IN SELECTED was for Howie Carr and the cerous to yesterday, today holders like myself already LOCATIONS last time I heard him it was and if nothing changes to- do. What happens to all the 2. INSTALL CHW CONTROL VALVES 3. INSTALL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES ON PUMPS AND for the Boston Bulldozer Jeff morrow. There is a social men and women now em- COOLING TOWER FANS Kuhner. Avi seems a breath malignancy breeding con- ployed as toll keepers? Do 4. CHILLED WATER BALANCING FOR SELECTED SYSTEMS of fresh air once again. He stantly. Money alone has they all lose their jobs? Are 5. DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM INTERFACE FOR SELECTED is a reasonable host who proven time and time again other jobs found for them? SYSTEMS never screams and yells. not to be the answer or solu- The rational behind the B.) STEAM TRAP, STATION REPLACEMENT IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Glad to hear that WRKO now tion to empowering the poor move is to save big bucks C.) INSTALL FLOW AND ENERGY METERS AND COMMUNICATIONS TIE-IN has given Avi a new Satur- among us which seems to be say public officials, but are D.) PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT METER REPORTING day show of his own from growing daily in this horrible they really? If we move pub- E.) REPLACE PIPE INSULATION IN SELECTED LOCATIONS 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. economy of ours. lic employees around in the F.) 480 VAC & 120 VAC BRANCH CIRCUITS TO SUPPORT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND METERS I HAVE NOTHING I grew up in the projects move, do we save anything? G.) UPGRADE BAS SYSTEM GRAPHICS AGAINST THE POOR BUT … and no one has to tell me how If we fire all those folks, Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 I often find myself ranting it feels to struggle. Been what about them and their Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital against the alphabet soup there, done that! Sometimes families? President Clinton Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may of entitlement programs. I I wonder if liberal politicians said, it’s about the children. issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. have personally and quite and advocacy groups need What about the children? In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and too often seen abuse of the poverty to justify themselves Governor Patrick keeps an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of MECHANICAL system right before my very as do-gooders. Mostly, their talking about the well being SYSTEMS. The estimated contract cost is $2,300,000.00 (TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED eyes. Too often proponents actions can’t help but these of poor folks if these seques- THOUSAND DOLLARS). of these many programs liberal types think if they ter cuts start closing pro- In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management actually think they are doing keep taking the same actions grams for them. Why is he and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the sub-bid category of good for people struggling on and follow the same policies silent on what happens to work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. a daily basis but in fact too that the outcome will change, those toll keepers when we Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with often they are accomplishing but it won’t and can’t. We go all electronic? the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Trial Court Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1317-C1, FY13-15 AUTHORITY-WIDE TERM Middlesex Probate and Family Court bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do CAULKING/SEALANT REPAIRS, BOSTON, BEDFORD AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 208 Cambridge Street business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Cambridge, MA 02141 performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128- (617) 768-5800 The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials 2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 immediately after which, in a Docket No. MI12P4638EA payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Estate of company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages GERALDINE GIACALONE to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS Date of Death July 25, 2009 Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, APRIL 9, 2013. CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. The work includes PROVISION OF ALL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR AND SUPERVISION To all interested persons: The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and NECESSARY TO REPLACE MANUAL PASSAGE DOORS AT ALL MASSACHUSETTS PORT A petition has been filed by Joseph Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00 (ONE MILLION AUTHORITY FACILITIES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS OVER A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD. Giacalone of Everett, MA requesting that the DOLLARS). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013. Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division IIB, Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Special Provisions for complete details. Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may in the Petition. And also requesting that Joseph issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. Giacalone of Everett, MA be appointed as Per- Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following class of work: sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their ELECTRICAL Without Surety on the bond. bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section You have the right to obtain a copy of the Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of WATERPROOFING. 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. The estimated contract cost is THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($350,000). You have a right to object to this proceeding. Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with To do so, you or your attorney must file a written This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the appearance and objection at this Court before: requiring that not less than TEN PERCENT (10%) of the Contract be performed by minority and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 10:00 a.m. on March 29, 2013. women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit by which you must file a written appearance equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, and objection if you object to this proceeding. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the If you fail to file a timely written appearance contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objec- and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do tions within thirty (30) days of the return date, Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful action may be taken without further notice to (Executive Order 11246). you. performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior The estate is being administered under to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials formal procedure by the Personal Represen- certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages bate Code without supervision by the Court. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Inventory and accounts are not required to be Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled in or reject any or all proposals. wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, to notice regarding the administration from the MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner Personal Representative and can petition the THOMAS P. GLYNN of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. Court in any matter relating to the estate, CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and including distribution of assets and expenses Run date: 03/22/13 Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $10,000,000.00 (TEN MILLION of administration. DOLLARS). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DIGANGI, Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, First Justice of this Court Special Provisions for complete details. Date: March 1, 2013 ATTENTION No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority Run date: 3/22/13 ATTORNEYS contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior Small Ads from any court in each town that we serve. to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Get Big LEGAL NOTICES Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Results please call (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: THOMAS P. GLYNN For more information call POST-GAZETTE, CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 03/22/13 617-227-8929 P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 22, 2013

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

by Richard Preiss

In the end, the very end, Rivers felt it was the mis- winning streak on the par- the visitors left with a vic- takes that his players made, quet to 12. The C’s led at all tory that humbled their high rather than the perfor- the normal stopping points — status while the members of mance by Miami that cost up 19-13 after the first quar- the home team exited with his team the game. ter, ahead 59-53 at the half their heads held high, know- “I just think that overall we and out in front 82-78 after ing that they had shredded made too many mistakes to three quarters. the aura of invincibility sur- win the game,” said Rivers. Early in the second quar- rounding their opponent. “As hard as we played — and ter Boston actually led by 17 Yes, it was a tough loss that we played great — I just but Miami clawed its way the Celtics experienced at thought that we made too back and actually tied the the hands of the defending many mistakes defensively game twice early in the NBA champion Miami Heat switching and giving up third. The Celtics then went at the Garden on March 18. layups. I just didn’t like the out in front again with a But with a nationwide tele- defensive mistakes that modest lead, one they would vision audience tuned in, could have been prevented.” not give up until Miami it was a contest where Indeed, Miami scored 50 star LeBron James made a The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals the highly thought of Heat of its points “in the paint” — layup to tie the game with th struggled against a Celtics meaning from very near or 1:21 left in the contest. He 4–1 on Saturday, March 16 . lineup that lacked the tal- under the basket. In addi- then hit what proved to be (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) ents of Kevin Garnett, Rajon tion, “the turnovers killed the winning hoop (a 21-foot gree at Georgetown, gradu- only scored six points for Rondo and Jared Sullinger. us,” noted Rivers. “They had jumper) with 10.5 seconds ating last May with a major Miami, while being booed by Miami won by just two 24 points — that’s almost a remaining. in English and a minor in fans that once hailed him as points, a 105-103 count that quarter of their points,” com- “We have to run, that’s who Theology. He then re-signed a champion. From a prince only brought victory by a very ing out of turnovers by the we are,” said Rivers. “When with the Celtics over the of the parquet to a disliked narrow margin when Paul Celtics. we were doing that I thought summer, inking a four-year, member of the Heat (at least Pierce’s three-point attempt In a matchup with such a we were terrific. When we $36 million contract. in this town) — how fickle for a win hit the rim and close finish a little improve- tried to set things up we were “Jeff was terrific,” said some fans can be. bounced away with seconds ment in any one phase of not. But overall, I’ll take the Rivers. “He attacked. Once There’s one more regu- remaining. the game could have meant game. It was a fantastic he realized he had the ad- lar season game left with “I told the guys that this victory for the C’s. “We game. I just don’t like losing.” vantage, he took advantage the Heat — at Miami on was our first playoff game,” missed some layups down the The Celtics were able to and that was great.” April 12. The Celtics only said Celtics head coach stretch,” noted Rivers. Here’s keep command most of the “It was the best team in have seven home games Doc Rivers in his postgame a couple of others: the Celtics way because of the play of for- the league and we took remaining, including the press conference. “I was made 15 of 24 free throws ward Jeff Green, who scored them to their breaking Knicks (March 26), Brook- looking forward to the game over the course of the game. a career-high 43 points. It point,” noted Green. “We’ve lyn (April 10) and Indiana because I didn’t know how If they had made just three was a huge announcement just got to continue to play (April 16). a lot of the new guys were more they would have won. that Green was back. Re- like we did. When Kevin Miami will win the regu- going to react. Overall, al- They were 10 of 21 from three member he was forced to (Garnett) comes back, I lar season conference title though we lost the game, we point land. Had they made miss the entire 2011-2012 think we will be more lethal. but the remaining order of passed the test. As he looked another there would have season after he was diag- So long as we continue to finish for the playoffs has out at the assembled media been joy on Causeway Street. nosed with an aortic aneu- attack and get stops we’ll be yet to be determined. The members he offered this For most of the game it rysm and underwent surgery. in pretty good shape.” C’s could finish as high as realistic thought: “But losing looked as if the Celtics would There was a silver lining. One person who wasn’t a second or as low as eighth the game is what you’ll win and halt Miami’s 22- He used his time off from factor was former Celtics — it’s that close. Every game remember.” game winning streak while basketball to complete aca- guard Ray Allen. He played is important in the home In case you’re wondering, extending their own home demic work towards his de- just over 30 minutes but stretch. EXTRA Innings

by Sal Giarratani Satchel Paige Once Said, “Never Look Behind or They’ll Gain on You” For the last 27 years, like Mickey Mantle, Willie cause the Lester since When I think of those fakers America’s sport has become Mays and Hank Aaron were hasn’t been that great. I am during the Steroid Era, I football outpacing baseball legendary icons to all of us. a diehard baseball fan and remember so many great as America’s past-time. The We saw greats like Duke will put up with the rather players in the old Negro steroid scandal really hurt Snider play too. I remember slow pace of the game if only Leagues like Satchel Paige as so many records were when the Milwaukee Braves we can get truly honest with and Josh Gibson who may broken and many single sea- would come to Boston every the stats once again. We have respectively been the son and lifetime records other year for a Jimmy Fund can’t undo the past damage best pitcher and slugger in were then called into ques- exhibition game. The Braves done but we can move for- all of baseball’s history. tion. Was Barry Bonds the actually started the Jimmy ward and hope baseball wins People forget that Paige all-time home run leader Fund. The Red Sox picked it back our respect and atten- came up as a rookie with or should it still be Hank up after 1953. Back when tion. However, you can’t have the Cleveland Indians in Aaron? What about Mark the Red Sox stunk to high the first without getting the 1948 at 42 years old. He is McGwire, Sammy Sosa, heaven, I often wondered Satchel Paige second and vice versa. Even- the oldest ever Rookie of the Roger Clemens or Rafael Pal- why the Braves didn’t stay to Cleveland to be reunited tually, baseball will stop fall- Year and that is truly a very meiro, Mr. Viagra, the only put and the Red Sox go to with Terry Francona. As bad ing downward but for now it sad statistic for America to guy with 3,000 hits and 300 Milwaukee. as he seemed, Dice-K will has been replaced by football remember. Sadly also, since homers not in Cooperstown? I remember 75 cent seats still earn millions to throw as America’s past-time and he pitched two scoreless Will this Steroid Era for- in the bleachers. I remem- off the mound for the Tribe. for good reason. As for now innings for the Kansas City ever stain baseball and will ber popcorn going for a quar- Meanwhile, Curt Schilling most records seem mean- Athletics against the Boston we ever completely get over ter. I remember the Red auctioned off that famed ingless, hopefully that will Red Sox in 1965 at 59 years what happened? I hope so for Sox long before Red Sox bloody sock for $92,613 to change too. old. We can’t undo the stains the sake of baseball. Person- Nation was even conceived. reportedly pay outstanding Too bad it happened but of the past but we can insist ally, I think the scandal sent I remember when players bills. glad it was exposed and on doing the right thing now. fans elsewhere but many had fun on the field and Manager John Farrell is finally addressed. It should Baseball survived Shoeless were already leaving the really connected with fans. ready for his Red Sox team have been done years ago, Joe Jackson and the Black diamond due to the slow pace Today, baseball is a business to get started and making but remember baseball is Sox scandal of 1919, it sur- of the game. Most fans today and the players with their people forget about Terry a slow game, eh? For every vived racism until Jackie want action and speed, base- millions far removed from Francona’s September 2011 cheat there is a Satchel Robinson came along in ball too often drags onward. everyday life. Most have collapse and Bobby Valen- Paige, Mickey Mantle, Willie 1947 and surely can move on Throw in the enhancement become legends in their own tine’s entire 2012 disaster. Mays, Bob Gibson, etc. The from the PED scandal that drugs and it is the recipe minds and can’t even be Jon Lester reportedly is look- good always outnumber the gave us incredible and for doom. I grew up in the compared to baseball players ing at a possible contract bad. Some great players phony hulks during a sad ’50s and ’60s as a child of of yesterday. extension. His current con- must pay the piper for their chapter in the history of the baseball. There were only I just heard that Derek tract runs through 2013. The desire to be incredible hulks game. two eight team leagues. I Jeter’s left ankle is getting team already has an option at bat or on the mound. Satchel Paige never looked knew all the players’ names. pretty good and he hopes to for 2014 but before any more These players spit all over back because it was not I could sprout out the aver- be out there on Opening Day money heads toward the baseball and make Gaylord as important as knowing ages of half of every team as the Yankees face off direction of Lester, he will Perry a living saint. I also where you are headed. Good member. The Yankees were against the Red Sox. I also need to show us the Lester have more respect for Pete attitude for all of us in life king of the hill and players heard that Dice-K is headed prior to August 1, 2011 be- Rose and that says it all. too!