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St. Agrippina’s Feast was held on Friday, August 5th through Sunday, August 7th, 2011 Gasoline Tanker Accident, July 23, 2011, Route 1 on Hanover Street, North End, Boston. The feast drew large crowds as the Saint was Saugus. paraded through the streets. Another great festivity was held in the North End. With the fiery images still ing the proposed ban of pass- (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) fresh in our minds of the through hazardous mater- deadly gasoline tanker ex- ial (hazmat) trucks from plosion in Saugus, now is downtown Boston. This is Enough Talk, Mr. President: Try Something Different the time for all Boston resi- especially important for by Herman Cain dents and businesses to get the residential and business on the record regarding the community of the North End/ Immediately following the speech many times before paying rent and buying travel of these dangerous Waterfront area, which is debt ceiling debacle, the only to get the same results. tires for friends and fam- trucks through our neighbor- currently a designated pass- White House announced that More talk, talk, talk. ily because this economy is hood streets. through route for hazmat the president will take a I have been traveling the underperforming when it The State Transportation trucks. Pass-through haz- three-day bus tour through country and listening to does not have to do so. This Authority, MassDOT, has mat trucks are not doing the Midwest to hear people’s people for the last year, economy has plenty of pent- initiated a public comment concerns about the economy and I can tell you their con- up economic growth if taxes and hearing process regard- (Continued on Page 12) and talk about measures to cerns and fears. Namely, the and regulations would just boost economic growth and economy is stuck in neutral get out of the way and the job creation. and the president’s policies uncertainty that’s holding Is President Obama that of spend, spend, spend are this economy down is re- out of touch? not working. Since the moved. You have the power News Briefs Our national debt has now president has not put forth to do that. We don’t. by Sal Giarratani surpassed the Gross Domes- any new ideas to boost eco- A few weeks ago I shared tic Product (GDP), because nomic growth and job cre- in these commentaries my the national debt has grown ation, people also know that Economic Vision for America, If You Wanna Be a Leader, You ... faster than the anemic GDP nothing is going to change parts 1, 2 and 3, if I were On July 22nd, President Obama spoke to the growth rate. The unemploy- simply because he is going president. You do not have nation about the debt ceiling debate shortly after ment rate was just reported to do another tour and give enough time left in your the House Speaker walked out of a meeting with for the month of July at some more speeches. presidency to implement all him. Fuming, the president ran for a microphone 9 percent, which is the 30th Mr. President, speeches do of it, but you could get some in a bad state of mind. His address looked like a consecutive month exceed- not fuel the economic en- of it passed by Congress to Saturday Night Live skit. At one point, he said in ing the promised-to-not- gine of this economy, which at least have an economic reference to the Speaker, “If you want to be a exceed 8 percent rate. The is the business sector. And legacy of having tried to do leader, you have to lead.” Too bad he never fol- agonizing debt ceiling deal speeches are not going to the right thing. lows that advice himself. Has the president ever did not prevent the S&P rat- reduce the latest unemploy- The stock market will sur- proposed his own debt reduction plan in order to ing agency from downgrading ment rate of 9.1 percent, nor vive last week’s big decline. raise the debt ceiling? He hasn’t. He gives our nation’s credit rating. will they ease the pain of the It’s resilient, and millions of speeches but not plans that can be analyzed. The Businesses are going bust, nearly 15 million people who people are not going to go House Republicans have offered a number of real and some families are broke. can’t find jobs because your without food and shelter plans. Senate Democrats finally got around to This is beyond concern. administration wants to because of the decline. The actually coming up with their plan. However, over These are crises screaming raise taxes and continue downgrading of the nation’s at the White House not one plan has ever been for solutions. your regulatory onslaught on debt rating by one of the put forward. Our president sits back like King After the president’s tour, American businesses. major rating agencies is not Henry VIII and complains about others but never we will get another speech. Mr. President, your fail- good, but we can survive. lifts a finger himself. He will once again promise ure to listen to the right But people cannot survive (Continued on Page 15) his laser-like focus on eco- people is not only weaken- without a job. Businesses nomic growth and job cre- ing our economy, it’s per- ation. We have heard this sonal. I am out of patience (Continued on Page 13)

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Personnel is Policy During the administration of Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, VESPASIAN THE RESTORER an often heard conservative aphorism was personnel is policy, meaning that a conservative man or woman in the Titus Flavius Sabinus fended that emperor by body was thrown into the executive office wasn’t sufficient to effect conservative Vespasianus, better known walking out while he was Tiber. policies. He or she had to appoint conservatives, otherwise as Vespasian, was born in singing, or if he stayed Vespasian worked with the liberal establishment and bureaucracy would continue the Sabine country on through to the bitter end, great industry to restore to churn out ruinous liberal policies. November 17, 9 A.D. He mar- would fall asleep. Nero sent order in the city and To most of us it seems fairly self-evident: when the people ried Flavia Domitilla and Vespasian to conduct the throughout the empire. He elect a Republican they expect Republican policies to follow, they had two sons that were war against Palestine in 66 disbanded some of the rebel- and, surely, a Republican appointee is more likely to pro- named Titus and Domitian, A.D. and he remained there lious soldiers that had been mote Republican policies than is a Democratic appointee. who in turn served as em- until after the death of loyal to Vitellius, and main- But, as the saying (often attributed to George Orwell) goes, perors. Vespasian saw duty Nero and Galba. Vespasian tained a strong discipline There are some ideas so wrong that only a very intelligent per- in a military capacity in the was proclaimed emperor at among his own troops. He son could believe in them. Well, there is no doubt former Roman provinces of Europe, Alexandria on July 1, 69 A.D. worked in complete har- Massachusetts governor and presidential hopeful Mitt Asia and Africa. He was very after the war between Otho mony with the senate and Romney is a very intelligent man who has fallen for some poor while serving as a mili- and Vitellius and was the public administrators. very wrong ideas. “He never asked me if I was a Democrat tary commander and at one quickly recognized by all of His simple and economic life or a Republican and never asked most of the Cabinet mem- time was suspected of ac- the eastern part of the em- style was in complete con- bers who came with me,” said Romney cabinet member, quiring money by dishonor- pire. Vespasian became the trast to that of his predeces- Barbara Berke, in a July 2, 2007 New Republic article. We able means; however, he first Flavian line of emper- sors and he set a personal know the result. Romney, who now styles himself a had a great military reputa- ors (three in number) and he example that did more to re- conservative, gave us four years of typical Massachusetts tion and was well liked by was followed by his sons form the morals of Rome liberalism from the corner office. the soldiers. During the Titus and Domitian. than all of the laws that have Out of all of Romney’s policies in Massachusetts, the reign of Claudius, Vespasian He arrived in Rome late in ever been passed. His mode one that most haunts him as national candidate is his sig- was placed in command of a December of 69 A.D., leaving of life was closer to that of a nature health care reform. Conservatives have dubbed it Roman legion that went his son Titus to continue the private citizen than one who Romney-Care and have derided it as the gateway drug to through Germany and Brit- war in Palestine, and on possessed supreme power. Obama-Care. Last week, a group of extremely concerned ain, fought thirty battles, December 22, his forces He was easy to approach and citizens from a variety of walks of life filed the necessary and reduced those two pow- dragged Vitellius through to speak with, and made paperwork with the Attorney General’s office to give the erful nations to subjection. the street before killing him himself and his time avail- voters of Massachusetts the chance to repeal the most oner- While on a tour of Greece with repeated blows. The able to all persons. ous portion of the state’s universal health care law, the as one of Nero’s compan- head of Vitellius was pa- NEXT WEEK: individual mandate. ions, Vespasian often of- raded around Rome after his Vespasian the Conniver The ballot question, the creation of Massachusetts Citizens for Life (MCFL), is simple and compelling. It says: Individual Health Coverage will be stricken in its entirety so Governor Patrick Nominates that no individual shall be required to purchase health insur- ance or be subjected to any penalty or sanction for declining to JUDGE PETER W. AGNES, JR. do so. MCFL has launched a website, www.repeal-romneycare.com, Associate Justice of Appeals Court to keep the public informed about their progress and to give Also Announces Nominations for Clerk-Magistrate of Salem District Court groups the resources they need to help with this very important effort. and Hampshire County Register of Probate “We at Massachusetts Citizens for Life have worked Governor Deval Patrick Agnes served as Chief very hard over the past two years to prevent and then defeat announced the nominations of Operations to Governor Obama-Care,” said MCFL spokeswoman, Anne Fox. She of Peter W. Agnes, Jr. as Dukakis and Assistant Sec- continued, “Once Obama-Care is overturned, the rest of Associate Justice of the retary of Public Safety, as the country will be fine, but we in Massachusetts will still Appeals Court, Brian K. well as Assistant District have to live under its prototype. Repealing the individual Lawlor as Clerk-Magistrate Attorney in Norfolk and mandate is a start toward better health care in of the Salem District Court Middlesex Counties. He has Massachusetts.” and William R. Rosen as been extremely active in Meanwhile, Mitt Romney is stuck defending an indefen- Hampshire County Register professional associations, sible public policy. He can’t repudiate it without further, of Probate. including service on numer- and perhaps for his political life, fatally, cementing his “All three nominees have ous Supreme Judicial Court disreputation as a flip-flopper. Poor Mitt Romney. Many a demonstrated a commit- and Bar Association com- Republican has faltered because he failed to learn the les- ment to the fair administra- mittees, commissions and son that personnel is policy. Romney may be the first to tion of justice and to their task forces, such as the falter because he failed to understand that policy is policy. communities,” said Governor Supreme Judicial Court’s Patrick. “They each possess Advisory Committee on the the necessary expertise, in- Law of Evidence. He also LAW OFFICES OF tellect and temperament to has an extensive list of pub- serve the Commonwealth Judge Peter W. Agnes, Jr. lications, achievements and FRANK J. CIANO well in these positions. It is 2000 and the Regional community activities, in- GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW an honor to nominate them Administrative Judge for cluding serving as a judge and I thank them for their Worcester since June 2010. for the Massachusetts Bar DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS willingness to serve.” He was the First Justice Association’s High School CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Peter Agnes has been in the Charlestown District Mock Trial Competition. an Associate Justice of Court from 1991-2000. Prior 617-354-9400 the Superior Court since to joining the bench, Judge (Continued on Page 14) Si Parla Italiano 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 WINTHROP ART VIEWING PARTY *DATE CHANGE* The East Boston Elder Service Plan, part of Boston Harborside Home The East Boston Elder Service Plan’s the national network of PACE (Program Center in Winthrop is pleased to host a for All Inclusive Care of the Elderly), one Joseph A. Langone very special Art Show and reception on of many programs available in Winthrop September 15th from 4:00-7:00 PM. through the East Boston Neighborhood 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 Health Center, has joined with the Art The Art Connection has brought 27 617-536-4110 original and unique art pieces to the Elder Connection, a not-for-profi t agency www.bostonharborsidehome.com Service Plan’s Winthrop PACE Center. dedicated to providing original art work The pieces include traditional landscapes, to those who otherwise may not have Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite seascapes and abstracts. Each piece has access to art in their lives. Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca Donations are welcomed to continue to support the Elder Service been personally dedicated by the artist or Plan’s activities program, the Winthrop PACE Center and events Courtney A. Fitzgibbons a trust for the artist. and projects like these. The Art Show is free of charge. Please join us in this special community celebration. A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International The Winthrop PACE Center is located at 26 Sturgis Street East Boston Elder Service Plan 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 Page 3 Hollywood Novelist C. B. SHIEPE Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Captures Core of Child Star Syndrome – 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 st 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 Invited to Appear at Boston’s 101 Fisherman’s Feast and Angel Flight e-mail: [email protected] Having struck a chord finds safe harbor in a mega-church run by with former Hollywood the Reverend Reagan Mitchell and starts Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com child stars, C. B. Shiepe, the process of finding himself. The jour- Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly author of word-of-mouth ney that Shiepe’s book took to publication best seller CLIFF FALLS, is is even more complicated. According to Published weekly by set to appear at Boston’s news reports, Shiepe first started working Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, 101st Fisherman’s Feast on the story in Hollywood — as a TV series, Boston, MA 02113 and Angel Flight, Sunday, then a TV movie, then a feature film, and USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA August 21st. finally, as a book. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Calling on his experi- “In a world where entertainment has POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Author ence working in the Faith become our religion and religion our enter- C. B. Shiepe and Entertainment worlds, tainment, CLIFF FALLS wrestles with the James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Shiepe overcame a seven year health chal- question of what it means to be truly human. lenge to write and publish this successful What Clay discovers will change his life and Vol. 115 - No. 32 Friday, August 12, 2011 indie novel about an exploited child star hid- perhaps yours.” ing in a mega church. This novel is not just entertaining, OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions Shiepe, a native of Lawrence, MA, set the it’s changing lives. According to Shiepe, of this our adopted country the United States of America: first half of his novel in the North End where he keeps receiving To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: troubled child star Clay Grant is hiding in emails from people To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: Mike’s Pastry during the Fisherman’s Feast. who have gone over the In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better He befriends the little girl set to play the falls in their own lives than we found it. angel who is afraid of heights. saying that this novel “C. B. Shiepe has done something we has been healing for GUEST EDITORIAL have never seen before. He struck a chord them and brought capturing the core of the ‘former child star’ them closer to God. REAL ESTATE TAX IN OBAMACARE BILL (Part 2) syndrome. I sat up through the dark hours Shiepe’s own story of by Edward P. Shallow reading this book. It kept me turning the overcoming an illness pages ... and filled me with a sense of to write and publish a In my editorial of October 5, 2010, I warned that hope. As a man who has lived and collected successful independent all real estate transactions would be subject to a thousands of genuine kid star stories, novel — without a pub- 3.8% sales tax. Additionally there are other surprises I highly recommend this illuminating and lisher, publicist or dis- lurking. insightful work. It is that good!” — Paul tributor — has been the subject of dozens This is what Nancy Pelosi meant when she said, Petersen, Donna Reed/Founder, A Minor on print, radio and television interviews. “We have to pass the bill to find out what’s in it.” Consideration. Shiepe currently lives in Southern There are already 20 hidden taxes in the Obama Cliff Falls is the story of Clay Grant, a child California, and his novel is released by Cliff Health care plan to be sprung upon an unsuspecting star from the ’80s, who goes on the run to Falls Media. CLIFF FALLS is available populace. Along with rationed care for seniors and escape his past and reinvent his future. His through Kindle, The Nook, and at over 60 forced health insurance, we find there is a real estate journey takes him to Cliff Falls, where he independent book stores in California. tax snuck into the ObamaCare health plan. You may ask what in God’s earth does health care have to do with real estate taxes? The answer: nothing, and that is precisely why one was stuck in there. Mayor Menino and Police Commissioner Davis For the edification of readers, I submit the following from the website of the Republican Majority in Plan to Honor First Italian Police Officer Congress: “If you plan to sell your house after 2012, call your ANDREW B. CUNEO Republican representative in Congress to confirm this by Police Officer Robert E. Anthony, BPD Chronologist hidden fact about the ObamaCare regulation.” Did you know that if you sell your house after 2012 Patrolman Andrew B. ing to avoid someone. you would pay a 3.8% sales tax on it? That is $3,800 Cuneo was 44 years of age Whelan upon seeing Officer on a $100,000 home, etc. when he was appointed to Cuneo raised his weapon Just thought voters should know. The Sales Tax goes the Boston Police Depart- towards Officer Cuneo, Of- into effect in 2013 as part of the Health Care Bill. Why ment on May 9, 1906, serv- ficer Cuneo grabbed Whelan 2013? The Democrats did not want the tax to become ing in Division 3, 6 and in a struggle for control of an election issue, that is the reason the effective date Division 1. Officer Cuneo the weapon and they fell to is 2013. The mainstream media do mislead voters; was born in Genoa, Italy and the ground. Whelan was every editorial they write will be to enhance Obama’s was working in the North fighting to get away from Of- reelection. End of Boston in familiar ficer Cuneo who was at- If your home is worth $400,000, the tax on that sale territory. The morning of tempting to get control of the will be $15,200.00. This bill is set to take advantage of August 13, 1921 was a typi- revolver. At this time Ser- the retiring generation who often downsize their cal day of Duty for Officer geant Corcoran and Officers homes. Consider how important your vote is in 2012. Cuneo, but little did he know McGowan and Mayer ob- Your future is at stake. it would be his last. served from the Station what Author Michael Savage writes in his best seller, Ex-Boston Police Officer was going on and they raced (Continued on Page 14) Philip F. Whelan, 39, was to assist Officer Cuneo, upset with the city, state and Whelan saw the Officers ap- government and was a very proaching and managed to bitter man. Earlier in the get control of the pistol and METTERE IL CARRO DAVANTI AI BUOI. day he entered the pawn fired two shots into Officer shop of Max Bloom which Cuneo. Officer Cuneo fell to To put the cart before the horse. was located at 331 Hanover tol out he caused panic the Street mortally wounded. Street in the North End of among the shoppers as they Whelan then turned the Boston. Whelan asked the ran into shops and hid be- weapon towards Sergeant owner, Max Bloom, for a 38. hind parked motor vehicles Corcoran, Officer McGowan caliber revolver that was in to get out of Whelan’s way. and Mayer and fired two more the display case, Bloom Mr. Tony Silver, who lived shots; the bullets missed handed an H&R 38 caliber at 295 Hanover Street, ran their intended targets. revolver to Whelan who then to Division 1 located on Shoppers screamed and removed bullets from his Hanover Street at 12:00 pm ran for cover as Whelan ran pocket and loaded the and informed Duty Supervi- with the gun in his hand. weapon. Whelan then told sor Sergeant Corcoran of Officer Deyer, who heard the Max Bloom that he would what was happening. Officer sound of gun fire, ran to the return later that night to Cuneo, who was in the scene and observed Whelan pay for the gun. Mr. Bloom guardroom at the time, over- running down the street requested payment and heard Mr. Silver’s plea for attempting to get away. Whelan had no intention of help and told Sergeant When Whelan saw Officer paying for the pistol. Max Corcoran he would investi- Deyer he turned and fired Bloom then told Whelan “I’ll gate the incident. Sergeant one shot at him missing call the police” and Whelan Corcoran rang the bell in him. Officer Deyer drew exited the pawn shop with the Station to summon more his Service revolver and Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, the pistol at his side. Max officers to assist Officer fired four shots at Whelan. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Bloom followed Whelan out of Cuneo. Officer Cuneo One of the bullets grazed his store as Whelan started crossed the street in front of his scalp the other three The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily to walk towards Scolley the station and heard loud shots missed their intended 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. Square. Bloom yelled out talking coming from a store mark. Officer Stengel came There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via “the man is carrying a gun.” a few doors down. Officer running to the scene from e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- As Whelan walked down Cuneo observed a man run- addressed, stamped envelope. Hanover Street with the pis- ning towards him attempt- (Continued on Page 13) Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani THE BUDGET FINALLY PASSED “While There is Tea Congress passed a deal and military pay would be The report was the latest that would lift the debt ceil- exempt. to show the economy is There is Hope” ing in exchange for up to Consumers closed their slowing at the start of the The above phrase was guage for the hearing $2.4 trillion in spending wallets in June as income 3rd quarter, and risk of a seen by this writer outside impaired. Instead of using cuts. Activists on both sides barely budged. The Com- recession has increased. the Old North Church in his hands, he was like the didn’t like the deal and it’s merce Department reported Mark Vitner, economist Boston’s North End. It can be guy on that old Saturday not tied to the balanced bud- that consumer spending at Wells Fargo, says the purchased at the church’s Night Live skit from decades get amendment. “This is a fell 2% in June, July versus economy will pick up in gift shop. I know it is a mes- ago just screaming what a bad deal for the economy, a May, the first drop in two the 4th quarter as gasoline sage about the American speaker was calmly saying. bad deal for the middle-class years, often being up 1% the prices ease and disruptions Revolution and the Boston I believe the positive power and a bad deal for tackling month before. Income rose from Japan’s quake fade. Tea Party in 1773 that of the Tea Party movement our real long-term budget 1% in time with forecasts. IBM’s new orders slowed helped launch the War of has actually helped the problems,” said Justin Robin, The weak job market contin- last month to a 23 month low Independence. The Tea national debate on taxes and executive director of a Tea ued to weigh on income of $51.7 and the job gauge Party site is down behind spending. The reality is for Party group. Congress and the spending but government sank 1.6 points to a 23 month South Station by the Con- less spending now. Republi- White House struggled for support for the consumer, low of 51.7. Export orders gress Street Bridge but cans endorse this idea weeks to reach a deal that also waning. Consumers fell 8 points. The job report preparations for it began in and Democrats reluctantly would avoid an August 2nd are struggling as they pay showed evidence that the the North End at the end accept it. default. The House passed a more to fill up their gas recovery has slowed. Friday’s of Salutation Street down America, the dominant deal on Monday and the tanks but new tax relief and jobs report rose by 82,000 by Commercial and North power of the 20th century, is Senate voted on Tuesday. other taxes go up as tax pay- last month, well below the Streets. There’s still a store no longer. While leaders in President Obama will get a ments were up an average pace expected to cut the at the corner but back in Washington warned on the hike in exchange for $917 of $66 billion versus Decem- employment rate which is 1773 it was the Salutation possibility of default, we as billion in spending cuts ber, as states hike taxes to still holding a 9.2%. The Tavern which probably ex- a nation have already over the next 10 years. The balance budgets and per- Federal Reserve isn’t ex- plains all the war paint. defaulted as a leader. Japan, $917 billion will include sonal taxes remain $200 bil- pected to initiate a 3rd round However, as I looked at the China and Russia are rising $741 billion in discretionary lion below their level in 2007 of easing which would boost message on the t-shirt, I while we fall. We are fast cuts, a $20 billion in entitle- when the recession began. the price of oil and commodi- thought of the current politi- becoming irrelevant in the ment boosts and $156 bil- The decline in factory orders ties contributing to the eco- cal atmosphere and the Tea world economy. We have lost lion in debt service cuts. unexpected rise in layoffs, nomic slowdown. Another Party movement today across our dominance. We now bor- Under the budget office’s cast doubts on the recovery. round of easing will do more America and up on Capitol row at the moment 40 cents baseline estimate spending The U.S service sector grew harm than good. Lately the Hill where some 78 Tea of every dollar we spend. We will rise 4.8% a year in fis- at the slowest pace in 17 dollar has stabilized and Party Republicans elected have growing numbers of cal 2011-21 and discretion- months in July and showed energy prices have stabilized last year are standing up to people who get from govern- ary spending will rise an sign that the world’s biggest and fell quite a bit. That will the principle of smaller gov- ment rather than give. average of 1.6% and con- economy is sputtering. “The reduce inflation and sup- ernment, spending cuts and Wealth transfer is a bad sign sumer spending will rise economy slowed more than port better consumer spend- fewer taxes. and it is only getting worse. 4.8% a year. Total outlays expected in July,” said Mark ing. Businesses are already Today, the liberals in “While there is tea, there will rise with the entitle- Vitner, senior economist at cash rich, with unemploy- government, the liberal is hope.” I truly think this ments Social Security, Wells Fargo. Wall Street had ment may stay around 9% up news media and especially quote is more relevant than Medicare, veterans program envisioned a rise to $51.7. to election time next year. MSNBC, have tried to frame ever before. Sometimes the clash between left and thinking from the past is the right as a battle between only way to see the future. responsible liberals and the When Paul Revere was radical “burn and slash” watching that steeple for a Smoothie King right wing. To tell you the light or two, he thought truth, at least these conser- he was risking death for the Opens in Copley Square vatives hold to their prin- cause of liberty. Sacrifices ciples. Liberals love calling made for the greater cause themselves “centrists” but of all. Today Americans are these folks are principle- dying in Afghanistan and Phil Garofalo recently less. They pretend to be Iraq under great risks to hosted a grand opening for moderates when they are life and limb. These young his new venture, Smoothie not. The political center of men and women in our King. The event featured Red the Republicans is slight to armed forces put their lives Sox catcher, Jarrod “Salty” the right of the political on the line every day for that Saltalamacchia signing au- spectrum, but the center for “tea’” which makes us a free tographs, boxing legend Tony Democrats is actually no- society. DeMarco on hand to meet where near the center. I salute those trying to and greet and of course These folks are the real ex- make government a source samples of the delicious and tremists. It is their way or of pride both here and around good-for-you smoothies. A the highway. the world. I salute those sunny day in the middle of The recent battle over who believe we shouldn’t be Copley Square encouraged raising the debt ceiling ex- spending what we don’t people to stay and mingle posed who the Democratic have. Each generation is a a bit while enjoying their leadership really is. None of gift from the previous gen- them really hang out in the eration. It doesn’t belong Owner Phil Garofalo, Red Sox Catcher Jarrod center and nor are they mod- to us. Our job is to pass it on “Salty” Saltalamacchia and former Welter- erates on social policy. Did to the next generation in weight Champion Tony DeMarco welcome well you watch President Obama better shape than found. wishers to the grand opening of Smoothie looking foolish trying to As long as people believe King on Newbury Street in Copley Square hang on to reality? While in liberty and don’t raise the the leadership in the House white flag of surrender, we and Senate, Democrat and can survive. After all, despite smoothies and learning more about what Republican alike were try- what the liberals say, if we Smoothie King has to offer. The menu features ing to lead, the president hold to our principles, we will something for everyone — STAY HEALTHY, TRIM looked like a bystander pre- never lose. While there is a DOWN, GET ENERGY, SHAPE UP, SNACK RIGHT, tending to be doing some- tea mentality, there will INDULGE, KIDS KUPS. The smoothies are made thing. He looked like the always be hope. If we give up, fresh to order and the staff is more than happy little guy in the corner of the we will forever be thirsty for to add or subtract items to customize your TV screen doing sign lan- our cup of freedom. smoothie. Located at 314 Newbury Street on the corner of Hereford Street in Copley Square, it’s a great location to stop in after a day of shopping or dur- What Happens When You ing lunch for an energizing and healthy “pick me up.” Check out the menu and products at Don’t Advertise? www.smoothieking.com. Nothing! Domenic Garofalo takes a minute from For information on advertising in the helping out dad at the grand opening to have Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. a photo taken with “Salty.” POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 Page 5

EMMY AWARD WINNING Chef Giada De Laurentiis Appearing at St. Anthony’s Feast Featuring Fun, Interactive Culinary Demonstration and a Cookbook Signing Join Bella Sera Wines as they present Emmy Award winning chef and bestselling author Giada De Laurentiis for a day of fun, free and interactive cooking demonstra- tions, recipe sharing and cookbook signings at the 92nd annual Saint Anthony’s Feast in the North End of Boston. Giada will take you on an Italian culinary journey as she prepares some of her favor- ite recipes and shares her cooking tips with the audience on Saturday, August 27th at 2:00 pm, at the Filippo Berio Culinary Stage. Following the demonstration, Giada will be signing a limited quantity of her best- selling cookbook, Giada at Home, in the adjacent Bella Sera Wine Pavilion. The book includes wonderful recipes from Italy and California and features straightforward instructions for classic Italian fare, as well as a selection of modern dishes. The book will be available for purchase and signing on Saturday afternoon. This special appearance is brought to you Giada has an impressive background of courtesy of Bella Sera® Wines. Imported from culinary training and a unique personable Italy, Bella Sera, which means “beautiful charm. She is a globally revered celebrity evening,” offers inviting, easy to enjoy wines chef who continues to prove her skill and that capture the relaxed, authentic and wel- accessibility as the host of the popular Food coming essence of Italy. Network shows “Everyday Italian,” “Giada at St. Anthony’s Feast is one of the oldest and NAVY BAND NORTHEAST Home” and “Giada’s Weekend Getaway”. Her largest neighborhood celebrations in at Copley Square Park, August 18 expanding presence beyond Food Network America and is celebrating its 92nd Anni- includes her best selling cookbooks, brand versary on August 26th – August 29th in the The Navy Band Northeast’s Rhode Island Sound contem- alliances, newly launched food products and North End of Boston. For more exciting porary music combo is coming to Boston’s Copley Square recurring correspondent role on the NBC’s events and information, please visit for a lunchtime ParkARTS concert supported in part by “Today Show.” www.stanthonysfeast.com. Comcast, the Friends of Copley Square and Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day on Thursday, August 18, from noon to 1:00 pm. The concert at Copley Square, rescheduled from June, when the first show in Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s 2011 ParkARTS live concert season was rained out, is presented for music lovers of all ages by Mayor Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department as part of the 15th annual citywide ParkARTS program generously sup- ported by Bank of America. Rhode Island Sound is the most contemporary sounding group from Navy Band Northeast. This ensemble entertains audiences with music ranging from rhythm and blues to classic rock. Performing a wide variety of styles from today’s Top-40, country sounds, and classic rock hits, the group presents a vibrant and unique sound. THE OFFICIAL LIMONCELLO OF SAINT ANTHONY’S FEAST Made up of professional Navy musicians from around the United States, they have entertained literally thousands and is now moving across what you should be doing. of audiences throughout the Northeast. Their versatility the country in over 700 This is the best limoncello and showmanship has kept them in great demand since liquor stores and specialty I’ve ever had.’” their inception in 1974. Fabrizia, a small moun- shops. Leap of faith — Phil Navy Band Northeast is one of 11 official bands of the tain town in Calabria, Italy How it all started — a Mastroianni heeded the U.S. Navy. Under the direction of Lieutenant Junior Grade — the name “Fabrizia” is de- brief glimpse “It all began words of wisdom of his Scott Mythen, the band is located on board Naval Station rived from the word “faber” during a trip to their family’s Uncle Joe and began to Newport, Rhode Island and serves the military and civilian which translates to mean “to origin, Calabria, Italy,” says moonlight in the business communities throughout the Northeastern United States. work with your hands” — the Phil. “We were visiting my of making limoncello. He For more information on this and other ParkARTS events, perfect name to baptize the cousin Angelina when she ultimately quit his job as please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department limoncello that is hand put a bottle of her limoncello an accountant, and now at (617) 635-4505, or visit www.cityofboston.gov/parks or crafted and inspired in its on the table made with lem- he, along with his brother www.facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment. hometown origin of Calabria, ons from her own property. Nick Mastroianni, (who Italy! It was delicious! Inspired handles the production of Phil and Nick Mastroianni, by her to create my own Fabrizia), are successful brothers born and raised in limoncello, I started to make owners and partners of Massachusetts, are the driv- some limoncello for fun, as Fabrizia Limoncello. ing duo behind Fabrizia that a hobby and on the week- And the rest is history PINELLI’S is becoming the limoncello ends.” in the making ... Fabrizia of choice in New England. How the seed was Limoncello is entirely “home- FUNCTION FACILITY It is no wonder! Fabrizia in- planted (Phil tells the story) made,” produced in small Per sists on crafting by all natu- “It was a Friday night after a batches by hand in New BEREAVEMENT BUFFET $14.95 Person ral ingredients, with lemons long week of work. Upon re- Hampshire. Phil and Nick that are individually peeled turning home to Newton, maintain that “As we con- by hand, no artificial color- Massachusetts, I found my tinue to grow we hold Please accept sincere condolences, from the ing. Fabrizia Limoncello is Uncle Joe sitting in the strongly to our belief that Spinelli’s family and staff. During this difficult the pure essence of the kitchen visiting my parents. we must always continue to time, we would like to offer our facility at a lemon, offering a taste the Knowing that he was a fan make Fabrizia Limoncello specially reduced price, for you, your family and likes of which can only be of limoncello I took some out in small batches, all natural replicated when visiting and poured him a glass. Af- and by hand!” It is certainly friends. Italy. Fabrizia has made its ter taking a sip he looked up what has made this limon- mark here in New England and said ‘You know, this is cello a standout! Every SERVED UPON ARRIVAL part of the business is still Coffee, Mini Danish Pastries and Tea Breads $ $ run in Salem, New Hamp- SELLSELL YOURYOUR GOLDGOLD shire, where they produce BUFFET LUNCHEON MENU about 2,000 bottles of limon- Now! VOTED Tossed Salad, Assorted Rolls with Butter NOWNOW !!!!!! #1 BEST cello a month. PLACE Chicken, Ziti and Broccoli Alfredo $1,700 TO SELL Fabrizia Limoncello is the Per Ounce! 24K 781-286-CASH JEWELRY official limoncello of Saint Eggplant Parmigiana We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry Anthony’s Feast in the North Italian Sausages, Onions and Potatoes We Buy Gold and Silver Coins End, August 26 – 28! Look for Jewelry Box brothers Phil and Nick at the Above price does not include a 15% Administration Fee and a 7% Mass State Tax. 345 Broadway, Revere Feast handing out samples. Serving the Community for 33 Years 280 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA sellgoldmass.com Be sure to visit Fabrizia at Hours 10-5:30 pm every day. Saturdays until 3:30 pm www.fabrizialimoncello.com Telephone: 617-567-4499 www.spinellis.com for great recipes and more. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011

ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo

Give Yourself HAPPY FEET ... and that’s not all! RONNIE MILSAP - Lambert. Shelton’s “Red River also believe the sole of the COUNTRY AGAIN Blue” shines on eleven foot is the “second heart” Bigger Picture Group tracks of brand new songs, since the many nerve end- Ronnie Milsap is the top beginning with the first ings are linked to the brain country soul singer of his single and #1 hit “Honey and all the organs. Soaking generation, with over 35 mil- Bee.” Surrounding himself the feet for at least 30 min- lion albums sold. His 40 #1 with a host of top writers utes improves and facili- hits earned him six Grammy resulted in gems such as tates the circulation of blood. Awards, along with CMA and “Ready To Roll,” the apprecia- The foot bath and the re- ACM Country Music Awards. tive “God Gave Me You,” the flexology work together to Milsap returns to country “gold digger” anthem “Get promote good health and music with his first country Some,” the liquid solution beauty care, nourishing and album in five years, “Coun- “Drink On It,” and reminisc- protecting the brain, supple- try Again.” Highlighting the ing with “Good Ole Boys.” The menting vigor and post- dozen songs is the first single unforgiving Blake unloads on poning old age. The com- “If You Don’t Want Me To” “I’m Sorry,” delivering a prom- bination will also relieve which inspired the dance issory note via “Sunny In Se- fatigue and improve sleep. craze “The Freeze.” Additional attle,” the pleading “Over,” Consort Yang Yu Huan cuts include the tender “A winding down with the labor- (1 June 719-15 July 756) Better Word For Love,” the ing “Hey” and ends with the was a high-ranking imperial raucous “Country Again,” title cut “Red River Blue.” Ciao Bella, of pleasant herbal flowers consort during her time, lowering the decibels for “Cry THE MUSIC OF A Chinese folk song says permeating our cubby! Two known as one of The Four Cry Darling,” the romantic JAMES HORNER that “feet bathed in Spring welcoming Chinese mas- Beauties of Ancient China. “You’re The Reason I’m Liv- Silva Screen would make one’s body feel sagists came out of a private Consort Yang’s Secret of ing,” the security of “Almost An outstanding film music as if the sun was rising corner of the room and set Beauty would be to cleanse Mine” and a sexy salute to the career afforded James Horner slowly and the ice dissolving down (one for each of us) her feet with herbal flowers jaw-dropping “Oh Linda.” the chance to work with some gradually; feet bathed in basins of herbal scented in the morning and then Country sounds shine with of the greatest directors of Summer will eliminate the warm water to soak our feet. the Chinese herb and foot “Even Fools Get Lucky,” the the last three decades: James illness of fever and complex As our feet soaked we had massage performed every sad “For a Minute There,” the Cameron, George Lucas, symptoms; feet bathed in our dry massage starting evening. So let’s skip to that explosive “Fireworks,” the Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard Fall will get the lungs moist- from the top of our head to beat and give yourself some solitary “On My Own,” and fin- and Oliver Stone. Horner’s ened and the intestines mov- the base of our backs! “Happy Feet!” ishes off his welcomed return discography is chronicled ing; feet bathed in Winter The kinks I had were Happy Feet Spa, 150 Lin- to country music with the in this comprehensive 2-CD will give warmth to the acu- GONE! I was so relaxed! coln St., 1st floor in Boston haunting “Trapped In An Old collection of 27 tracks. Backed puncture point of Dantian.” I felt so in trust with my (Chinatown), 617-348-2988. Country Song.” Excellent CD! by The City of Prague Philhar- It was the start of a truly massagist! He then dried off Buona giornata and God ALICIA KEYS - monic Orchestra, Horner’s unique experience! my Happy Feet and performed bless the United States of SONGS IN A MINOR history begins with his lat- As I entered into heaven a reflexology type of massage America! J Records-Legacy est rendition, “The Karate Songs in A Minor celebrates Kid (2010)” and all the way for the next hour and a half, on them! The fruit and sips — Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull th my friend Patricia L. was of tea were delightful! After Read prior weeks’ “All That its 10 Anniversary with back to the very beginning waiting for me, sitting in a it was all over, Patricia and I Zazz” columns at www.all a “Collector’s Edition.” The with 1980’s “Battle Beyond comfortable cushy chair with swooned over what we had thatzazz.com. Mary is a album sold more than 12 The Stars.” Sandwiched in pillows and a libation of her just experienced! third-generation cosmetologist million copies worldwide, between are the Oscar- and Keys won her first winning “Titanic” theme, the choice. I sat in one right According to Chinese and a Massachusetts distribu- five Grammy® Awards. Keys’ stimulating music for “Brave- next to her. Chinese instru- medicine, the human body’s tor of Kosmea brand Rose Hip “Collector’s Edition” is a heart” and the harsh “War” mental music filled the room health is closely related to Oil products. She may be con- three-disc set of two CDs and from “Avatar.” Plus, there of soft lighting, warming the feet. Medical experts tacted at (978) 470-8183 or a documentary DVD created are the now classic themes terra cotta colors and scents from Europe and America [email protected]. specifically for this release. from “Star Trek II: The Wrath The 27-song collection of Khan,” “Apollo 13” and “A includes previously unre- Beautiful Mind,” and many Saint Lawrence of Rome leased and original bonus more “winners!” by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari material, such as the tracks THE RIGHTEOUS “A Woman’s Worth” remix BROTHERS-ICON: Saint Lawrence was born appeared before the prefect at featuring Nas; “Juiciest” mix THE BEST OF in Osca Hispania, now mod- the head of a small delega- tape version; “Fallin’,” the Polydor ern day Spain, in the third tion when ordered to give up Ali soundtrack version and For Bill Medley and Bobby century A.D. Lawrence was the treasures of the Church. the previously unreleased Hatfield, the years 1964 to one of the seven deacons He presented the poor, the “Typewriter,” “If I Was Your 1966 were the years that bore appointed by Pope Sixtus II crippled, the blind and the Woman,” Original Funky fruit for their soulful sounds. who served in the Church suffering and said that these Demo version and “Butterflyz The Righteous Brothers of Rome by being placed in were the true treasures of the (The Drumline Mix).” Disc 1 scored five Top Ten hits dur- charge of the distribution of Church. This act of defiance has the content of Keys’ origi- ing that time, all of which Church revenues to the led directly to his martyrdom. nal album and Disc 2 includes appear on this CD. “You’ve poor. Lawrence, like Pope Saint Lawrence is often remixes, live versions and Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” Sixtus II and many other represented with the gridiron other rarities. The album their first major single, members of the Roman on which tradition relates menu opens with the hip-hop opened the floodgates in 1964, clergy, was one of the vic- he was roasted to death. beat “Piano & 1” and a cover hitting the #1 mark in both tims of the persecutions of After the death of Sixtus, He was martyred on Au- of Prince’s 1982 ballad “How the U.S. and the U.K., going the Emperor Valerian. At the prefect of Rome gust 10, 258 in Rome. Saint Come You Don’t Call Me.” The on to become the most played the beginning of the month demanded that Lawrence Lawrence was sentenced at first single “Fallin’” was a hit song in radio history, with of August, 258, the Emperor turn over the riches of the San Lorenzo in Miranda, and became Keys’ signature over 8 million plays. 1965 issued an edict, command- Church. Saint Ambrose martyred at San Lorenzo in song, and the album’s second charted three more Top Ten ing that all bishops, priests writes that Lawrence asked Panisperna and buried in the single was “A Woman’s Worth” hits — “Just Once In My and deacons should imme- for three days to gather Via Tiburtina in the Cata- calling for men to show re- Life” (#9), “Unchained diately be put to death. The together the property[1]. comb of Cyriaca. Tradition spect for their woman. Plus, Melody” (#4) and “Ebb Tide” imperial command was Lawrence worked swiftly to holds that Lawrence was the ballad “Goodbye,” express- (#5), followed by their 1966 immediately carried out in distribute as much Church burned or “grilled” to death, ing her philosophy and tribu- second #1 hit “(You’re My) Rome. On August 6, Pope property to the poor as pos- hence his association with lations with “The Life,” a duet Soul And Inspiration.” Round- Sixtus II was apprehended sible so as to prevent it from the gridiron. Tradition also with Jimmy Cozier, becomes ing out the nostalgic collec- in one of the catacombs and being seized by the prefect. relates that Lawrence, while a sexy session on “Mr. Man.” tion is the Medley-penned executed. On the third day, Lawrence he was burning on the grid- Classic Keys has the soulful “Little Latin Lupe Lu,” Hoagy iron, asked his torturers to “Why Do I Feel So Bad,” end- Carmichael’s “Georgia On My “turn me over ... I’m done on ing with “Caged Bird.” The Mind,” the Hatfield/Medley Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery this side.” Pope Damasus finale is the hidden track tune “My Babe,” plus “Hung built a basilica in Rome “Lovin’ U” with a Motown- On You,” another Medley song Traditional Burial Plot which he dedicated to flavored sound. Super! “Go Ahead and Cry,” ending St. Lawrence; this is the BLAKE SHELTON - with the Carole King/Gerry (for 2) Starting at $1500 church now known as that of RED RIVER BLUE Goffin-penned “On This San Lorenzo in Damaso. The Warner Bros. Side of Goodbye.” Hatfield church of San Lorenzo in Blake Shelton was voted was found dead in his hotel COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS Lucina, also dedicated to this CMA “Male Vocalist of the room in 2003. The Righteous 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 saint, still exists. The feast Year” in 2010 and has had Brothers’ music earned the Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com day of St. Lawrence is cel- an amazing past year, cul- well-deserved title of “Blue- th Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! ebrated on August 10 ; he is minated by his marriage eyed Soul.” Music with a the Patron of the Poor. to country artist Miranda timeless boundary! POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 Page 7

2011 NORTH END Freeway FEAST DIRECTORY Says ... LUCIA You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Caffe Vittoria R I S T O R A N T E & B A R hour. These kittens, now ready for adoption, are among hundreds of cats and kittens that MODERN PASTRY SHOP, INC. WHCP rescues and re-homes each year. ITALIAN & FRENCH PASTRY WHCP holds adoptions on Thursdays from 4:00 pm–7:00 pm and Saturdays from 11:00 am–3:00 pm at 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. This is kitten season so there are many beautiful kittens and adult cats that need homes. With the huge influx of homeless AUGUST cats, cash contributions are urgently needed for spaying/neutering and vet care. Checks MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 12, 13, 14 can be mailed to the address mentioned Hanover & Battery Sts. above. Sunday Procession 1 pm Cleo, a Bassett Hound owned by Genny For further information, please e-mail Brown, nurses seven-week old kittens from [email protected] MADONNA del SOCCORSO August 18,19, 20, 21 the Westfield Homeless Cat Project. As all my readers know all shelters for pets North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) (Photo by Genny Brown) ask for contributions. That is the only way Sunday Procession 1 pm they can keep these shelters open and help Working at the Post-Gazette, I receive ALL the animals that are in need, and we ST. ANTHONY August 26, 27, 28 quite a bit of mail. I know you’re surprised have quite a few of them. I understand the Endicott & Thacher Sts. because I am a pooch, but I do get mail. I economy is not the best right now but a few have a following of pooch fans as well as cat dollars can be sent to the above address and, Sunday Procession 12 pm fans. Recently I received an e-mail from believe me, for everyone that contributes the ST. LUCY August 29 Kathy Meyer, a volunteer at the Westfield animals will be happy they can be taken care Cat Project in Westfield, MA. She thought I of. Be kind, give up one ice cream cone for Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm might like to share this story with my the summer and donate $3.00 to the shel- readers. ter. You will feel greatly rewarded for think- SEPTEMBER Title: Dog Nurses Homeless Kittens. A sur- ing of the Westfield Homeless Cat Project. prised Genny Brown got some unexpected I thank you, Genny Brown, for your story ST. ROSALIE September 11 help in caring for the kittens she fosters for and appreciate that you felt I could do some Procession Only - North Square 1 pm the Westfield Homeless Cat Project (WHCP) good by writing this article for you. when her dog, Cleo, nursed them. Cleo, a That’s all for now! Bassett Hound, has nine of her own four- REMEMBER TO PICK UP AFTER YOUR MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS week old puppies. Genny explained that Cleo PET. KEEP OUR NORTH END SIDEWALKS Malden, MA let the kittens nurse contentedly for ½ an AND STREETS CLEAN. SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 12, 13, 14 Pearl Street Sunday Procession 1 pm ATTENTION BOSTON LATIN ACADEMY Franklin, MA PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND ALUMNI SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 12, 13, 14 Boston Latin Academy (BLA) parents and nizational meeting on Tuesday, August 23rd Corner of Main and Pleasant Sts. students recently learned that the BPS is at 2:00 pm in the Area E-5 police station Healing Mass and Sacrament of the Sick considering relocating BLA to Hyde Park community room, conveniently located at Saturday 10 am High School, thereby freeing up BLA’s build- 1708 Centre Street in West Roxbury, ing at 205 Townsend Street for the Boston across the street from the Holy Name Lawrence, MA Arts Academy. While on its face this may Church rotary. For more information, FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 2,3,4 sound like “opportunity,” it surely is not. please email [email protected] or Saints Alfi o, Filadelfo and Cirino Hyde Park High School cannot accommodate call 617-935-6659. Common & Union Sts. the current enrollment of 1,750 BLA students, Boston Latin Academy has been relocated nor can it offer students the amenities they six times since its opening as Girls Latin Sunday Procession 3 pm currently enjoy, such as the outdoor class- School in 1978. Twenty years ago, the city Cambridge, MA room and easy access to cultural centers promised a “permanent home” on Townsend and athletic facilities. Students from East Street; the city must be held to its word. BLA SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 10 - 11 Boston, the North End, South Boston, has strong ties to the Townsend Street com- Warren and Cambridge Sts. Charlestown and Brighton will face com- munity; parents, teachers, students, and Info: Call 617-354-7992 mutes of up to 90 minutes to Hyde Park alumni have invested hundreds of thou- which will result in Latin Academy becom- sands of dollars in improvements such as ing an under selected school, thus under- an updated language lab, new curtains, MODERN PASTRY SHOP, INC. mining our 130-year history of excellence sound for the theater and technology for the and our status as one of, if not THE most, library and classrooms. Boston Latin Acad- ITALIAN & FRENCH PASTRY diverse school in the nation. YOUR OPIN- emy is here to stay, and with your help we Cakes ~ Confectionary ~ Candies ION COUNTS. We need to hear from you and CAN make this happen. Please join us; it your Latin Academy student(s). Join us for 257 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 an important parent/teacher/alumni orga- (Continued on Page 14) (617) 523-3783 20 Salem Street, Medford, MA 02155 (781) 396-3618 WWW.MODERNPASTRY.COM LUCIA All the glory that was R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Rome ..... Pompei Traditional Italian Cuisine • Bistro • Beer Donato Frattaroli • Wine 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 617.367.2353 — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — Thirsty? Hungry? Private dining rooms for any occasion Be sure to experience the tradition [email protected] of these fine establishments. www.luciaboston.com Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 The 86th Annual S SAINT JOSEPH HELD HISTOR St. Joseph Society celebrated their 86th Annual St. Josep As part of this years Feast the Society celebrated a Historic The Joey Baron Band entertained with traditional Jewis tions to the Jewish community in the North End. One of the is for the Jews for St. Joseph to accompany in the carrying Chinese groups performed on the Paul Revere Mall, Pr arrived in the North End before heading later to Chinatown Thursday night was Irish Night on the Prado with excerpt by John J. Somers and Ambassador Ray Flynn. John J. S lished Somers Irish Pubs in Boston, including the Green Dr Mr. Dooley’s and Paddy O’s and former Mayor and Ambass the Irish community in Boston and the Irish Consul Genera The event was moderated by John Fitzgerald and P.J. Drums, childrens’ step dancers, singer Pauline Wells, Irish of Pipes & Drums. A history reading about Irish immigration host, Seamus Mulligan. The Navy Show Band entertained in the Prado on Friday Saturday night celebrated the immigration of the Italians Harvy Allen made a presentation to the Family of the late Richard Ecber. Joseph Barron narrates the hundreds at the Prado. Alec Goldfeld historian and au L-R: Harvy Allen, The Ecber family: son Manny, daughter Shea and wife the history of the Jewish U.S. Airforce Band of Liberty took to the stage with perform Shannon, Trustee Jim Martorano, Chairman Frank Mirisola and President community in the North End. A Non-Sectarian Service was held on Sunday in the Pr of St. Joseph Society Tom Abisso. of Saint Joseph was presented through the streets of the N Jews for St. Joseph and two marching bands. The Lawrenc Band. While the Procession was winding through the stre Hanover Street Bandstand by Ray Cavicchio Orchestra feat Performance Arts Center, the Bellos and Street Magic. (Photos by Ros

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Chinese Dish Turning Asian female semi-chorus by Ms. Lucy Liu, et al. Ms. Wang Ju Chen Saturday night i

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John Joe Somers was presented the Boston Irish Community Service Award for his dedication, generosity and contributions to the Irish community. Former Mayor of Boston and U.S. Ambassador Raymond Flynn received the Lifetime Service Award for his Tony DeMarco former Welterweight Champion of the World and former dedication and service to the Irish Community. L-R: P.J. Quinn from the Irish American State Auditor A. Joseph DeNucci being sworn in as honorary members of Club in Malden, John Joe Somers, Irish Consul General Michael Lonergan, former Mayor the St. Joseph Society by Vice President Gaetano Tarara and President of Boston Raymond Flynn and John Fitzgerald from the Somers Pubs. Tom Abisso. POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 Page 9 l Saint Joseph Feast TORIC UNITY CELEBRATION oseph Feast (Festa di San Giuseppe) in Boston’s North End. oric Unity Celebration. ewish music, Richard Egbert was honored for his contribu- f the newer traditions held during Saint Joseph’s procession ying of the statue. ll, Prado, on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. The Chinese fi rst own in Boston. cerpts of the music, step-dancing, history reading and songs J. Somers businessman and philanthropist, having estab- n Dragon Tavern, Durty Nelly’s, Hennessy’s, Hooley House, bassador Ray Flynn were honored for their contributions to neral. P.J. Quinn with performances by the Kevin Barry Pipes & rish rock band Dervy and the Boston Police Gaelic Column U.S. Airforce Band of Liberty and Angelo Piccardi. ation through the North End was given by Irish music radio

iday night. ians. Deputy Consul General of Italy Luigi Munno welcomed d author spoke to the hardworking Italian immigrants. The formances by guest artist Mark Antonelli and Street Magic. he Prado (Paul Revere Mall) on Hanover Street. The statue the North End accompanied by society members, devotees, wrence Italian Band and the renowned North End Marching streets of the North End, visitors were entertained on the featuring Sharon “Z” and Frank Zarba, North End Music & y Ross Scabin, Ross Photographer and Michelle Morgan)

Deputy Consul General of Italy Joe Bonfi glio accepting the Achievement Award for the Bonfi glio Luigi Munno congratulates the family in appreciation for their efforts in the Labor Movement St. Joseph Society for making in Massachusetts. L-R: Joe Bonfi glio, Tom Abisso, President of this historical Unity Celebration St. Joseph Society and Frank Mirisola, Chairman. a sucess.

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Song stylist Sharon “Z”, Frank Zarba and the Ray Cavicchio The Heevy Quinn Irish Step Dancers. Orchestra.

er of nt Members and Friends of the St. Joseph Society celebrate Sunday Mass in the Prado. Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

At the “Home Front” opening, exhibit curator Beth Prindle, center, is pictured with Nicole BPL Associates director Betsy Hall and her At the “Home Front” opening, left to right, Amy LaGuerre, left, and Yun-Ju Choi. nephew Tom Reece view their ancestor’s Union D’Ablemont Burnes, Jim Flanagan and Electa (Photo by Roger Farrington) Officer’s Cape. (Photo by Roger Farrington) Sevier. (Photo by Roger Farrington)

Last week we featured Newport, Rhode Island has Thursday, August 25, begin- Visitors are encouraged to information, please visit the opening reception for the always been a destination ning at 5:00 pm. bring seats. Snacks and sou- www.historicnewengland.org. exhibit “Torn in Two” at the for “Socially Set” Boston- Following the preview, we venirs will be available. And, be sure to save the Boston Public Library. This ians. The Vanderbilt Grace, are invited to a benefit fund- Both advance tickets and date for the “Horsing Around week we feature the open- a 1909 restored luxury man- raiser on the roof deck at day-of-event tickets will be at the Ritz Gala,” which ing reception of “Home Front: sion hotel, beckons us the Taj Boston, 15 Arlington available. Advance tickets is scheduled for Saturday, Boston and the Civil War,” after reading Caron’s article. Street. Guests will enjoy are nonrefundable. If a November 12th at the Ritz which was sponsored by the Suffice it to say that The cocktails and hors d’oeuvres performance is cancelled Carlton Boston Common. Associates of the BPL. White Barn Inn in Kenne- while benefiting the Boston because of rain, tickets We will keep our readers This exhibit will also be bunkport, Maine, is a sister Park Rangers Mounted Unit. are valid for all remaining informed as we receive more on view through the end of property. Space is limited. For tickets performances. information. Last year’s the year. Both shows honor Sabrage is a technique for and more information, call Performances are Friday, gala was sold out. E-mail the 150th anniversary of the opening a Champagne bottle The Emerald Necklace Con- August 26th to Sunday, [email protected] if you wish Civil War. The BPL holds one with a sabre. The Christofle servancy, Friends of Boston August 28th at the Lyman to receive information and of the finest Civil War collec- Boutique, also on Newbury Park Rangers Mounted Unit, Estate, Waltham and Friday, an invitation directly. tions in the country. Street, has hosted some fun at 617-522-2700. September 16th to Sunday, The BiNA Farm is a phil- The exhibition is on dis- and fabulous invitation-only Your continued support September 18th at Cogswell’s play and viewable during sabrage events. will make it possible for Grant, in Essex. For further (Continued on Page 13) regular Boston Public Li- According to publisher Mystic and her “stablemates” brary hours. For more infor- Nancy Keller, the new pub- Baron, Frederick, Jacob, mation, visit www.bpl.org. lication “spotlights the game Liberty and Winston to keep Congratulations are in of Polo, one of the world’s old- their jobs patrolling the order to the talented Caron est sports, with breathtaking Emerald Necklace Parks. Le Brun who wrote three photography and fascinating For more information, visit feature articles for the inau- articles. With its classic www.savebostonshorses.org. gural issue of “POLO/North- glossy format, it is the per- The Putnam Boston Eques- east Magazine.” fect ‘coffee table’ material, trian Classic takes place on We visited www.boston a keepsake well beyond the September 8-11. For event polomag.com for an online polo season!” and ticket information, visit peek and thoroughly enjoyed We look forward to future www.bostonequestrian perusing all the articles, editions! classic.com. especially Caron’s features While on the subject of Continuing with our on “Hats,” “The Ultimate horses, we are all invited equestrian theme, Historic Newport Weekend” and “The to “Boston Jumps on the New England welcomes fam- Fine Art of Sabrage.” Common,” a preview of the ily favorite “Herrmann’s As everyone knows, hats Putnam Boston Equestrian Royal Lipizzan Stallions” for have been in the news lately, Classic, where we can enjoy a special engagement at especially since the Royal Olympic Grand Prix jumping their properties in August Wedding. Goorin Brothers, followed by an exhibition by and September. with a local boutique on New- the Boston Park Rangers The Herrmann family, bury Street, has attracted Mounted Unit. breeders and trainers of the likes of Tom Brady, Free of charge and open to the famed Lipizzan horse, George Clooney and Brad the public, the fun event demonstrate the highest Pitt. There, we are told, we takes place on Boston Com- levels of horsemanship. can find fashionable hats for mon, at the corner of Beacon These stallions are among men, women and children. Street and Charles Street on the last horses capable of executing the “Airs Above BPL Associates president Vivian Spiro and Mark Schmid the Ground” maneuvers, at the “Home Front” opening reception at the Boston dramatic leaps and plunges Public Library. (Photo by Roger Farrington) that were developed as Mattéo Gallo aggressive battle maneu- vers in the sixteenth cen- tury and are now among o Appraisals the most beautiful dis- Sales & Rentals plays of equine grace and strength. • JUSTINE YANDLE Real Estate DIAMONDS ROLEX HOTOGRAPHY ESTATE JEWELRY P 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold 781.589.7347 [email protected] (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Jim (617) 263-7766 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 Page 11

Don’t miss the final season of the LONESTAR - Sunday, Septem- current Boston Ballet’s THE NUT- ber 18, 2011. CRACKER - November 25 through MARTY STUART - Saturday, Sep- ARTS December 31, 2011 - Experience the tember 24, 2011. NOW magic of this beloved production one Call 508-943-3871 or log on to the MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS last time. The perfect holiday gift! For website at indianranch.com. 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston tickets, please go to the Colonial DEGAS AND THE NUDE, Octo- PLAYING Theatre, 106 Boylston Street. Hours ber 9, 2011, through February 5, 2012. are 10:00 am–6:00 pm Monday The first museum exhibition devoted through Saturday. On the web, visit Special Events exclusively to the extraordinary range www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/ of nudes by Edgar Degas — tracing UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Boston or Ticketmaster.com. By their evolution from the artist’s early phone call Ticketmaster at 800-982- SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY years, through the private and public 2787. Route One South, Lynnfield, MA images of brothels and bathers in the NORTH END REUNION - Thurs- 1870s and 1880s, to the post-Impres- day, September 22, 2011 at 6:00 pm. sionist nudes of the end of his career MUSIC Enjoy music from the ’50s and ’60s. will be presented. The MFA, will offer Join your friends who grew up in a groundbreaking examination of the North End for fun times and Degas’s concept of the human body BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION memories. Contact Lolly Ciampa during the course of 50 years by show- 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA at 781-938-9254 or RoRo DeMarco at ing his work within the broader con- STEVIE NICKS - August 29, 2011 781-284-5945. text of his forebears, contemporaries at 8:00 pm. Stevie Nicks, an American and followers in 19th-century France, singer-songwriter, best known for her CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK among them Ingres, Delacroix, Cassatt, work with Fleetwood Mac and her ex- COMMERCIAL ST., NORTH END Caillebotte, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, tensive solo career, which collectively EVENTS - Sunday Night Movies in Matisse and Picasso. For further have produced over forty Top 50 hits the Park. The movie begins at dusk information, visit www.mfa.org or call and sold over 140 million albums, will (around 8:00 pm) on August 14th: 617-267-9300. be performing at the Bank of America Fever Pitch PG-13. Pavilion. Fleetwood Mac’s second al- THE MUSEUM OF BAD ART bum after the incorporation of Nicks WILBUR THEATRE Dedham Community Theatre and Buckingham, 1977’s Rumours, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA 580 High Street, Dedham Square, produced four U.S. Top 10 singles (in- PORT CHUCK - Friday August 26, Dedham cluding Nicks’ song “Dreams,” which 2011, 8:00 pm. Port Chuck is an inno- Somerville Theatre, was the band’s first and only U.S. vative cover band made up of the most 55 Davis Square, Somerville MA number one) and remained at No.1 popular actors from ABC’s TV show, Brookline Access Television, on the American albums chart for 31 General Hospital. The band is made 46 Tappan St., Brookline weeks. Nicks began her solo career in up of Steve Burton, Scott Reeves, The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA) is 1981 with the 8 million selling album Brandon Barash and Bradford Ander- a community-based, private institu- Bella Donna, and she has produced son. Also including four accompany- tion dedicated to the collection, pres- six more solo studio albums to date. ing musicians to make it an absolutely ervation, exhibition and celebration Her seventh solo studio album en- amazing show. The music consists of of bad art in all its forms and in all its titled In Your Dreams, and her first in mostly classic rock with a few surprises glory. MOBA was founded in 1993 and ten years, has completed production thrown in. Port Chuck started with presented its first show in March 1994. with Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame the fans from the show and has now The response was overwhelming. at the helm and was released on May caught the eye of music lovers every- Since then, MOBA’s collection and 3, 2011. Rolling Stone deemed her where. For tickets, call 1-800-745-3000 ambitions have grown exponentially. “The Reigning Queen of Rock and or online visit www.thewilbur.com. It is only through the efforts of the Roll.” Nicks remains a popular solo worldwide Friends of MOBA that we performer. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE have been able to carry out our mis- 1 Science Park, Boston, 02114 sion: to bring the worst of art to the TD GARDEN DINOSAURS: ANCIENT FOSSILS, widest of audiences. MOBA maintains Causeway St., Boston, MA NEW DISCOVERIES – Now until Au- a website as well as three bricks-and- ENRIQUE IGLESIAS - September gust 21st. Investigate some of the most mortar galleries, all in the Boston area. 22, 2011 - 7:00 pm. Enrique Iglesias puzzling dinosaur mysteries: What did Through traveling exhibits, special stormed the charts this year with they look like? How did they move in events, and changing exhibits, we hit songs heard on radio airwaves herds? Did they go extinct? Newly dis- share the best bad art ever assembled The award-winning North Shore Music Theatre continues and in dance clubs across the coun- covered fossils and high-tech com- in one, two or three museums. Our try. And Iglesias announced that puter animation reveal the answers collection numbers about 600 pieces, its 2011 season with the high-energy dance musical, he will now blaze a trail into U.S. are- to puzzling dinosaur mysteries. For but due to limited exhibition space, FOOTLOOSE, opening Tuesday, August 16 and playing nas with Pitbull and special guest further information this exhibit or we show 50 to 70 at a time. For more through Sunday, August 28. See Theater Section for more Prince Royce for the hottest tour of upcoming exhibits log on to mos.org. information visit museumofbadart.org. information. the Fall, starting September 22 in Boston. With his signature vocals, Row, a neighborhood in Charleston, driving pop and dance beats and pure ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS South Carolina. Bess, beautiful passion, Iglesias will have arena THEATER and troubled, turns to Porgy, the audiences on their feet all night. The ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS BRATTLE THEATRE crippled beggar, in search of safety show will feature the artist’s most “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 am 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE after her possessive lover, Crown, com- recent hits from his chart-topping to 1:00 pm every Friday with host Tom MUSIC FOR MOVIES: NINO 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA mits murder. As Porgy and Bess’s love album Euphoria such as “I Like It” and Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The ROTA CENTENNIAL - Thursdays, 2011 SEASON - Footloose! grows, their future is threatened by “Tonight” along with fan favorites from Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca through September 1, 2011 - The August 16–28. Inspired by the wildly Crown and the conniving Sporting his many platinum-selling albums. “It’s every Sunday from 10:00 am to Brattle Theatre is pleased to present popular 1984 movie, Footloose thrilled Life. This heartbreaking love story going to be a great show and we hope 1:00 pm www.1110wccmam.com. the work of frequent Federico Fellini Broadway audiences for nearly two boasts some of the most famous and to see all of you out there. This tour “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to collaborator and giant of cinema mu- years. It’s a story of American spirit - beloved works from the Great Ameri- will be unforgettable!” said Iglesias. 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi sic, Nino Rota, who also happens to a carefree city kid transplanted to a can Songbook, including: “Summer- 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. celebrate his 100th birthday this year! conservative rural town where rock time,” “Bess, You Is My Woman,” “It SOUTH SHORE MUSIC CIRCUS “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Rota’s music appears in many ‘n roll and dancing are forbidden, who Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I Loves You, 130 Sohier St., Cohasset, MA Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays renowned films including Fellini’s takes on the authorities, makes all Porgy.” CHRIS BOTTI - Saturday, August 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. 8½, La Dolce Vita, Amarcord, and the right moves and wins the girl. AS YOU LIKE IT - December 7, 20, 2011. Since the release of his 2004 “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every The Clowns, as well as Death On The “Footloose is the perfect summer mu- 2011–January 8, 2012. By William critically acclaimed CD, When I Fall In Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on radio Nile, Taming of the Shrew and many sical. It is packed with high-spirited Shakespeare featuring members of Love, Chris Botti has become the best- stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN more. dancing, eye-popping vintage ’80s the A.R.T./MXAT Institute for Ad- selling American jazz instrumental 1470 AM. Thursday, August 18, 2011 – costumes and a score full of the mu- vanced Theater Training, Class of 2012, artist. His success has crossed over to “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” Romeo and Juliet 3:15 pm and sic that defined the ’80s. It is simply a “All the world’s a stage, and all audiences usually reserved for 8AM–9AM every Sunday on WSRO 8:30 pm. fun night at the theatre, and we all the men and women merely players,” pop music, and his ongoing associa- 650 AM in Framingham and online at Thursday, August 18, 2011 – Tam- need that,” says NSMT’s owner and in Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral tion with PBS has led to four No. 1 www.wsro.com. ing of the Shrew 6:00 pm. producer, Bill Hanney. “Director Mark comedy As You Like It. This classic tale jazz albums, as well as multiple gold “Don Giovanni Show” Saturdays Thursday, August 25, 2011 – Martino and choreographer Vince follows Rosalind and her friend Celia’s and platinum records and Grammy 6:00 am–8:00 am and Sundays Amarcord 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Pesche have assembled an outstand- escape from a deadly conspiracy into Awards. 5:00 pm–7:00 pm on 950 AM WROL Thursday, August 25, 2011 – The ing cast of talented young perform- nature’s wild, liberating arms. What LINDA EDER - August 12, 2011 at www.dongiovannishow.com. Clowns 5:00 pm and 9:30 pm. ers, and I am especially happy to be follows is an unconventional romance 8:00 pm. “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica Thursday, September 1, 2011 – 8½ welcoming George Dvorsky back to with everything from wrestling matches THE BEACH BOYS - August 13, WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday night 2:30 pm, 5:15 pm and 8:00 pm. the NSMT stage. As we said in the to cross-dressing shepherds culminat- 2011. 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica ’80s, it’s going to be ‘totally awesome!’” ing in a joyful finale. For further infor- CHICAGO - August 19, 2011 at host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's REGATTABAR The King & I September 27– mation, call 617-547-8300 or log onto 8:00 pm. To purchase tickets log onto Place on WPLM FM Easy 99.1. During AT THE CHARLES HOTEL, October 9, Legally Blonde Novem- www.americanrepertorytheater.org. www.ticketmaster.com. the hour, Ron will feature recordings 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA ber 1–13, A Christmas Carol Decem- by his good friend Tony Bennett. PATRIZIO BUANNE - September ber 2–23, Marie Osmond August 29, BOSTON OPERA HOUSE INDIAN RANCH You'll hear all your Bennett favorites 15, 2011 - Patrizio’s international de- B.B. King September 1, Steve Tyrell 539 Washington St., Boston, MA 200 Gore Road, Webster, MA from his early hits to his latest Grammy but albums, “The Italian” (2005) and September 10, Harvey Robbins’ SOUTH PACIFIC - September 27– The Summer Concert Series offers winners. www.MusicNotNoise.com. “Forever begins tonight” (2007), were Royaly of Rock ‘N Roll October 22, October 2, 2011. Nellie, a nurse on a our music audience an opportunity “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays finished at Abbey Road Studios in Lon- Little Red Riding Hood August 26, Pacific Island during WWII, falls in love to see their favorite artist in an inti- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ don, accompanied by the Royal Phil- 2011. NSMT will continue to add con- with de Becque, a local planter. How- mate setting. Every seat nestled be- radio or Itunes, college radio click on harmonic Orchestra. Following inter- certs and special events throughout ever, when she learns he is a widower tween the scent of pine trees has a Zumix. For more information log onto national promotions, Patrizio’s albums the season. For further information, with two half-caste children, she can- premier view of the stunning www.italiaunita.org were certified platinum in South please visit www.nsmt.org, contact not accept the situation. Meanwhile, amphitheatre stage with the back- Africa, across Asia, New Zealand the Box Office at 978-232-7200, or Cable falls in love with a Polynesian drop of the portrait cove of scenic ARTIST’S BOSTON STUDIO and several European countries and visit in person at 62 Dunham Road, girl named Liat. Cable and de Bacque Webster Lake. 450 Harrison Ave, #223B, Boston MA even reached triple platinum status Beverly, MA 01915. Gift certificates go off together on a spy mission and JERRY JEFF WALKER - Saturday, MARIAN DIOGUARDI PRESENTS in Australia. A live concert DVD, also are also on sale through the box the two women wait in hope of their August 13, at 2:00 pm. TEN NEW PAINTINGS - Every first certified platinum, was televised on office. return. DWIGHT YOAKAM - Sunday, Au- Friday of the month, artist Marian the American PBS network, breaking NIGHT OF STARS - Saturday, Oc- gust 14, 2011. Dioguardi invites people to visit records at PBS stations across the LOEB DRAMA CENTER tober 29 at 7:00 pm. - Night of Stars, a BARENAKED LADIES - Saturday, her Boston studio from 5:00 pm to United States. Patrizio’s third album. 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA spectacular showcase of Boston August 20, 2011, at 2:00 pm. 9:00 pm. Ten new “Laundry Line” Patrizio presented an expanded col- THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND Ballet’s exciting repertoire, features JO DEE MESSINA - Sunday, paintings based on Burano, Venezia, lection of songs from the Italian BESS - August 17, 2011–October 2, the talents of the entire company, August 21, 2011, at 2:00 pm. will be showcased. Marian Dioguardi songbook (now Patrizio’s trademark 2011. In 1935, Porgy and Bess pre- including principal dancers and ris- TRAVIS TRITT - Sunday, Au- was born and raised in the Italian- repertoire), as well as Patrizio’s own miered at the Colonial Theater in ing stars. This unique evening pro- gust 28, 2011, at 2:00 pm. American neighborhood of urban contemporary but timeless interpre- Boston. Now, 76 years later, the vides audiences with a taste of the ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL - Satur- East Boston. She pursued her child- tation of American classics. With some A.R.T. brings back Porgy and Bess upcoming season. day, September 10, 2011, at 2:00 pm. hood ambition, art, only after a more stunning new compositions written in a new production featuring inter- Escape to Verona with John THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND - traditional career in education gave by Patrizio alongside songwriters such nationally renowned stars Audra Cranko’s ROMEO AND JULIET - No- Sunday, September 11, 2011, at way to more colorful careers as Dianne Warren, he then released McDonald as Bess, Norm Lewis vember 3–13, 2011 - Masterfully told 2:00 pm. including undercover investigations “PATRIZIO.” Check out “PATRIZIO” as Porgy and David Alan Grier as through Cranko’s choreography and THE FABULOUS THUNDER- and gem stone buying. For further live! Don’t miss it. For tickets log Sporting Life. This classic American Prokofiev’s score, Romeo and Juliet is a BIRDS - Saturday, September 17, information, please visit her website onto www.regattabarjazz.com or call tale is set in the 1930s in Catfish triumphant must-see. 2011. at www.mariandioguardi.com. 617-395-7757. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED So what’s new? Well, when asked if they a number of approved of God’s performance, 52% of cancers, in- Vegetable Medley Americans say they approve, while 9% cluding pros- 2 medium potatoes 2 large ripe tomatoes or a disapprove. 40% aren’t sure. So revealed a tate, lung 1/2 pound fresh, frozen or four-ounce portion crushed Public Policy Poll. and breast canned string or cut beans tomatoes The heat wave that gripped much of cancer. The 1 large garlic clove 1/3 cup olive oil the country in recent weeks affected more vine-ripened wonder is loaded with 1 medium zucchini sliced 1 chopped medium onion than 200 million Americans and set lycopene, a strong antioxidant that (1/2-inch pieces) not 1 tablespoon capers hundreds of new records. Among them were neutralizes the errant oxygen molecules peeled 3/4 tablespoon basil 66 new all-time-high temperatures, called free radicals that damage cells. 1 medium yellow squash Salt including 108 degrees in Newark, New Doctors say cooked tomatoes are more sliced (1/2-inch pieces) not Jersey and 103 degrees in Boston. In large effective than raw ones, and they’re just as peeled portions of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, good as statins at beating high cholesterol In a saucepan, sauté onion and capers in oil until opaque. the thermometer topped 100 degrees for and high blood pressure. According to AARP, Add chopped ripened tomatoes or four ounces of crushed more than 20 consecutive days. 13 ounces daily of tomato juice for three tomatoes. If you prefer a heavier sauce, use a four-ounce Speaking of weather, a weather forecaster weeks lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol levels can tomato sauce instead. Add fresh or dried basil. Stir, in a certain southern city recently reported, by nearly 13 percent. Yes, tomato paste is cover and simmer slowly. Meanwhile, peel and cube pota- “For tonight, I predict darkness.” also healthy for you! toes. Wash and set aside. If using fresh string beans, cut Wow! Warner Bros. still collects about Gee, we wonder if Baccala will ever make ends off, wash and set aside. Add potatoes and beans to $2 million a year from public performances the news as being healthy for you and how saucepan. Stir, cover and simmer slowly for ten minutes. of “Happy Birthday,” having bought the rights it can also improve your love life. Add sliced zucchini and yellow squash (optional). Salt to to Patty and Mildred’s song in 1988. Speaking of love, the lovely Mona-Lisa taste. Add water if more liquid is desired and bring to a boil. Speaking of birthdays, Mother Superior Cappuccio of East Boston, says, “There are Cover and simmer slowly until all vegetables are tender. Frances Fitzgerald will be celebrating her three things most men love but never Serve with garlic bread. birthday doing the rosary, Sunday, August understand: females, girls and women.” Serves two. 14. Ah, Frances Fitzgerald! The attractive The great Tom Analetto of Medford, says, NOTE: For those who enjoy rice or pasta, prepare your pre- and ageless wonder! And on Thursday, “The loneliest place in the world is the ferred rice or macaroni according to directions on the package. August 18, our great musicologist Albert human heart when love is absent.” Serve a portion topped with the vegetable medley. Sprinkle with Natale will be blowing out his birthday Worst! The worst place to find a doctor in your grated cheese of choice. candles with the assistance of the fire the U.S. is South Dakota that has only 96 department. Ha! Ha! doctors for every 100,000 potential patients. Out you go! The Obama administration The worst need for coffee! Maureen Weston Vita can be reached at [email protected] deported a record 393,000 people last year. of Peterborough, England, voluntarily went About 45,000 were deported after drug- without sleep for 449 hours (nearly 19 related crimes, while about 40,000 were days) while sitting in a rocking chair from • Ban HazMat Trucks (Continued from Page 1) caught in traffic infractions. April 14th to May 2nd, 1977. And the worst business in Boston but HAZMAT ROUTE. Stamped out! Despite cutting $12 billion motive for giving ice cream a misleading simply cutting through our • Send an email to in costs over the past four years and brand name: Why when he made it in the neighborhood streets to save [email protected] eliminating more than 200,000 career Bronx did Reuben Mattus call his ice cream a little time instead of using with the subject: ATTN: BOS- positions in the past decade, the Postal Haagen-Dazs? Because “I figured there the highways to go around TON HAZMAT ROUTE. Service is expected to lose $8 billion for the were people who hated the Irish, there were Boston. Letters and emails must second consecutive year. Mail volume people who hated the Italians, there were The proposed ban of pass- be sent and/or postmarked dropped by about 20 percent from 2006 to people who hated the Poles and there through hazmat trucks by by September 13, 2011. Your 2010. were people who hated the Jews. But nobody the City of Boston is based message can be as simple Carlo Scostumato says, “It now costs $1.08 hates the Danes.” on a comprehensive public as saying that you support to mail a letter from Boston to Chicago — Relieve pain by crossing your arms! A new safety study recently com- the proposed ban of pass- fifteen cents for postage, and ninety-three study indicates that you can confuse your pleted by the highly regarded through hazardous material cents for a phone call to see if it got there.” brain out of experiencing pain, especially Battelle Memorial Institute. trucks in the City of Boston. A man in New Hampshire complained in your hands, simply by distracting it when The data and analysis deci- More information can be about slow mail delivery. “Today, I received you put your right arm on the left side and sively concludes that hazmat found at www.hazmatters. an invitation to the wedding of a couple who the left one on the right, bisecting an trucks traveling through eboard.com including links are already divorced.” imaginary line down the middle of your body. downtown Boston, including to the Battelle study, related Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “If postal “In everyday life, you mostly use your left the North End/Waterfront, history and the latest up- rates get any higher, college kids won’t be hand to touch things on the left side of the present a public safety risk dates. The website was cre- financially able to write home for money.” world and your right hand for the right side more than twice that of ated by the North End/ For dummies! What piece of sports of the world,” explains Dr. Giandomenico using the highways around Waterfront HazMat Task equipment has been used to raise a sunken Iannettie, lead author of the study from the Boston. Force that has been working ship? Ping-Pong balls. Hundreds of University Colle, London. “Crossing your WHAT YOU CAN DO: on this issue for over a year. thousands of them were used to displace the hands causes a mismatch and this makes • Attend the public hear- Don’t let these pass- water in the hull of a sunken ship blocking the processing of pain more difficult. The ing in Boston on August 23, through hazmat trucks con- a Scandinavian harbor entrance. Once the sensitivity of the brain is reduced. It is not 2011, 6:30 pm at the State tinue to put our city hull was full, the ship rose right up out of a huge analgesic, but we are testing it on Transportation Building, 10 neighborhoods at risk. In nd the water. What famous person was said to people with chronic pain in their hands.” Park Plaza, 2 Floor. addition to the North End/ have uttered the following words in his One more time! Along with our • Write a public comment Waterfront area, the pro- death bed: “This wallpaper is killing me. One distinguished musicologist, Albert Natale, letter to: Thomas F. posed ban would apply to all of us has to go?” Poet and playwright Oscar we want to remind you from 1956 to 1958 Broderick, P.E., Acting Chief of downtown Boston. Please Wilde. Can you name at least one English there were more Italian American singers Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park make an effort to attend the Plaza, Suite 4160, Boston, hearing or send in a public word that has no rhyming partner? Hint: on the Billboard charts than any time before MA 02116, ATTN: BOSTON comment via letter or email. There are only four of them and three of or since. Not only were there the Italian them are colors. Second hint: One of the Americans but their songs were sung, if colors is a fruit and one is metal. Answer: only in part, in Italian. The noted Italian 1st Generation Purple, orange, silver and month. What American singers: Frank Sinatra, Perry celebrated showman offered a large sum of Como, Vic Damone/Vito Farinolo, Frankie Italian-American money for Sarah Bernhardt’s amputated Lane/Francesco Paolo La Vecchio, Mario leg? P.T. Barnum in 1915. He wanted the Lanza, Tony Bennett/Anthony Benedetto, Vita Orlando Sinopoli rights to exhibit her severed limb. He didn’t Enrico Caruso, Russ Columbo, Louis Prima, Shares with us have a leg to stand on! And what is the most Al Martino, Dean Martin, Joni James, recorded rock n’ roll song in history? “Louie, Julius LaRosa, Lou Monte, Don Cornell, a delightful recollection Louie.” And what is rarer than a hen’s tooth? Johnny Desmond and Bobby Darin. Some of of her memories as a child Nothing! Hen don’t have teeth! their hit songs: That’s Amore, Volare, Mama, Screen legend Celeste Holm’s final days Mala Femmina, Pepino the Italian Mouse, growing up in are turning into a nightmare as the 94-year- Eh Compare, Piove, Come Prima, Al di La Boston’s “Little Italy” old actress battles memory loss while her and Innamorato. Of course the one Italian $13 million fortune is drained in a bitter song favored by all: Vicin’ O Mare, faciammo and a collection of legal war between her two sons, 74 and 64, amore. Personally speaking, Vicin’ O Mare Italian family recipes and her boy-toy fifth husband, Frank Basile, is one of my favorite Italian songs that stirs from the homeland. 48, sources say. It has been said that the my imagination and has me thinking of my sons are bitter because the actress paid father and mother, the young lovers, more attention to her career than she did crossing the ocean to start a new life in Great as Gifts to them when they were growing up. And so America. Vicin’ O Mare, faciammo amore. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM it goes! One more time! Happy birthday, Al Natale and in local bookstores — ask for Tomatoes are hot! It has been reported and Frances Fitzgerald! Save me a piece of Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN tomatoes can help prevent heart attacks, your birthday cake! Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN lessen the likelihood of diabetes and fight AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 10) anthropic endeavor of Babak Bina, co-owner of Lala Rokh, BiNA Osteria and Bin 26. A non-profit organization pro- viding Equine Assisted Ac- tivities and Therapies (EAAT), the BiNA Farm offers inte- grated programs of music, You’ve never heard of immediately due to Babbo- tract, and he was the man I art, gardening and nature Norwich, New York, a city nonno’s homemade wine, if worked for. He was an Irish- to children with cognitive, that is between Syracuse you get my drift. man named Louie who physical, psychological and and Albany and reachable Most of the rural fairs were chewed cigars, day and developmental disabilities. via state roads 12 or 23. held at designated fair night. He taught me how to The organization goes a Well, back in the day, Dad grounds, with buildings that be a stage hand and paid me step beyond similar equine played for the Chet Nelson could house prize animals $35.00 for the week to assist therapy programs by inte- Orchestra during the sum- that were put on display by him; not bad for a young kid grating children with and mer, and from the end of local farmers, or 4H Club in the early ’50s. Popular entertainer Tony without special needs, al- June to the Labor Day week- members showing the pro- Dad’s business partner in Cibotti will be performing lowing them to interact and end, they worked the county duce grown in the area, ad- the music business was the songs from the Great learn from one another, fairs throughout the north- vertising the latest in farm trumpet player for the band, American Songbook made while creating an inclusive, east. This week, the 9th implements and machinery Barney Mould. One day, it famous by Frank Sinatra, enriching community of through the 14th, is the time and selling just about any- rained so hard that all of the Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, family members, caregivers slot for this year’s Norwich thing that was homemade afternoon entertainment Dean Martin and Nat and friends. Chenango County Fair. or grown. Each of these fair was cancelled and we all King Cole on Thursday, For more information, Dad loved to play the grounds had a race track sat at tables in a large staff August 18 at the Hyde Park call 508-479-6232 or visit county fairs during the with a grandstand on the tent that was located on the Library beginning at 6 p.m. www.binafarm.org. summer months. They were outside of the center of the grass behind the stage. Admission is free and re- Enjoy! fun, profitable and you got track and a stage on the Barney, a tall heavy set red freshments will be served. (Be sure to visit Hilda to see a good portion of rural inside of the track. During head, and Dad complained to The event is sponsored by Morrill’s gardening website, America that, otherwise, the day, people in the grand- each other about eating the Friends of the Hyde www.bostongardens.com. was left to the locals. Of stand were treated to horse nothing but American food. Park Library, which is In addition to events covered course, Mom and I went pulling contests, sulky Nanna, Babbononno and located at 35 Harvard and reported by the columnist, with him when we could. At races, dare devil car drivers, Mom agreed. Barney told Avenue, Hyde Park. For “The Socially Set” is compiled times, Nanna and Babbo- a couple of the entertainers Dad that he had heard of more information, call from various other sources nonno came along. This was that appeared on the night a Kosher delicatessen on 617-361-2524. such as news and press re- my parents attempt to get time venue and a few selec- the outskirts of Syracuse. (File photo by leases, PRNewswire services, them away from the city tions from Chet Nelson’s That’s all Dad had to hear. Hilda M. Morrill) etc.) during part of the summer. band with Dad on tuba. All of We made a dash for his car, If it wasn’t for my father the entertainment was con- piled in and headed for an • Andrew B. Cuneo (Continued from Page 3) insisting they come along, ducted between the races, establishment called “Benny Cross Street and fired five with the murder of Officer they would never have rain or shine. Ginsberg’s Kosher Deli.” shots at Whelan. One of the Cuneo and arraigned in had a vacation. Beginning After Dad got settled into Don’t ask me how, but we five shots struck Whelan in the Municipal Court before around 1955, things changed his routine, he invited found it and ran inside dodg- the leg causing him to fall Judge Dowd. Officer Cuneo a little. Dad bought the cot- Mr. and Mrs. Northrup to be ing the rain drops. The smell to the pavement. Whelan was married and the father tage on Lake Maranacook in his guests at the fair. They reminded me of the delis in then attempted to reload his of nine children. Patrolman Winthrop, Maine and the hadn’t been to it in years, as Chelsea when I was a kid. pistol, but Sergeant Cor- Andrew B. Cuneo was buried family headed there in Will Northrup had been in a The only smell that was coran, Officer Hafner, Deyer, in St. Michaels Cemetery, August, minus Dad when it wheelchair for quite a while. better to my nostrils was an Stengel and Kavainugh were Roslindale, MA. Officer An- was time to play at a county Dad made all the arrange- Italian grocery store, but I able to hold him down and drew B. Cuneo’s name is on fair somewhere. But this ments, and they had one didn’t want to offend anyone arrest him, not without a the National Law Enforce- was the early 1950s, and heck of an afternoon for so I kept my mouth shut. violent struggle. ment Memorial in Washing- Mom, Dad, Nanna, Babbo- themselves. After that point We looked around for sev- Officers McGowan, Mayer ton, DC, Panel 7, East 6, nonno and I piled into Dad’s in time, Mrs. Northrup in- eral minutes until Dad and Curry rushed Officer along with the Massachu- 1949 Chevy and headed for sisted on making breakfast appeared with Mr. Ginsberg, Cuneo to the Haymarket setts State Law Enforcement New York state. for us. None of us were used the owner. Dad told him that Relief Hospital where Doctor Memorial in Boston and at For these outside fair to country style breakfasts Barney was a Cantor at a Breslin pronounced Officer the Boston Police Memorial grounds, Dad played tuba, which, to these New York temple in Boston, and if he Andrew B. Cuneo dead upon located at Boston Police not bass. This meant that folks, consisted of oatmeal, gave us good prices, maybe arrival. Whelan was charged headquarters. there was more room in fried eggs, buckwheat pan Barney would sing a couple the car for everyone’s stuff: cakes, home cured bacon, of religious songs for him. the tuba (or maybe his Sou- American style sausages, Barney obliged and the bill • Enough Talk, Mr. President (Continued from Page 1) saphone), suitcases with homemade white bread with was cut in half. That after- will not grow under a high unemployment rate clothes, a portable charcoal fresh churned butter and noon, we pigged out on pas- cloud of tax and regulatory are clear evidence of the burner, a Coleman gas stove, black coffee with fresh cow’s trami, Jewish hard salami, uncertainty. And another need to do so. a Coca Cola ice chest filled milk on the side. This was corned beef, homemade speech is not going to It is also very clear that we with everything Italian that the type of meal that, once coleslaw, half sour pickles change that. need new leadership in the had to be refrigerated, a gar- eaten, you might get hungry and tomatoes and a few Mr. President, respectfully, White House. ment bag with Dad’s band four or five days later. other Jewish delicacies. you need some different poli- It pains me to say so, but uniforms, jugs of homemade Lunch and dinner were Babononno told everyone cies and you need to listen the best days of this presi- wine that Babbononno usually eaten at the many that the food wasn’t Italian, to some different advisors. A dency are behind us. insisted upon and a couple food areas at the fairgrounds. but it was just as good. We declining stock market, a of cardboard boxes with Most of it was wholesome. took what we didn’t eat and U.S. credit downgrade follow- Copyright © 2010 The things my family might Most of it was good tasting. put it in Dad’s Coke chest for ing a questionable debt ceil- North Star National. All need in the wilderness of All of it was American. a future lunch. ing deal, and a persistently Rights Reserved rural New York. Thank God Dad brought the Babbononno hit it off When we arrived at the Coca-Cola ice chest where with the leader of a dog act fairgrounds, Dad had a Babbononno had stashed that was one of the features meeting to attend, and when everything Italian that he of the fair that year. His The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages he returned to us, he said assumed we wouldn’t find in name was Johnnie Laddie that we were staying at the rural America. and he was from Foggia home of a man named Will I even worked during many where Babbononno was Richard Settipane Northrup. 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The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) SHARON Z Party movement started too. MORE GERMS RIDING T Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco ROCKED THE FEAST Sitting around drinking tea BUT... I always look forward to and talking politics or what- Ridership on the MBTA SECRET RESTAURANTS OPERATE IN ITALY. A reserva- hearing the one and only ever, eh? Meanwhile, I has hit all time highs this tion can be made, as in a traditional restaurant, just to be Sharon Z belt out those guess you can call me Sir Sal past May with 1.2 million in a home atmosphere! People enjoy eating in someone tunes up on the bandstand now. passenger trips per week- else’s house, but after the coffee ending the meal, they get every summer at the feasts. LIGHT UP THE PRADO day. This means approxi- the bill. There are some advantages too: new friendships This year was no exception. As the 8+ hour St. Joseph mately 2.4 million hands are made, but this “private eating luxury” occurs only a few They were dancing on procession was winding touching T poles, straps or evenings a month. Of course, there are no signs outside Hanover Street during her down around 9pm, I noticed doors every day. How many the building and no advertising. The location can be found performance on the last when the procession moved of those hands are unwashed on the internet or through friends. Once a place is located, night of the St. Joseph Feast. inside the Prado, how dark is anyone’s guess. This adds people make a reservation through email, Facebook or a Meanwhile, during her per- this park is. I wasn’t the only up to more germs all the phone call. And the arrangement is complete! New and old formance, funny-guy Steve one who noticed this. I think time. However, MBTA Gen- customers are welcomed in these private homes or large Sweeney stopped by telling it would be nice if after dark, eral Manager Rich Davey apartments, which organize banquets on certain estab- me how great she sounded, the Statue of Paul Revere said due to a budget short- lished dates for paying guests! The homes, centrally located, and he wasn’t kidding either. was lit up with lights around fall and fear of vandalism, are beautiful and with a unique atmosphere. The bill is HIGHWAY TO HELL it. Right now, at night, poor the T doesn’t have hand sani- paid in cash. Nobody asks about the price of the full meal — ON ROUTE 93 NORTH Paul is invisible. Someone tizing devices for passenger it would look far too cheap! The only expression generally When you do a lot of high- suggested to me a great use. used on the bill is “donation”! The guests are asked to fol- way driving like I do, you do idea. Why not put up lan- Apparently, the T would low an “ad hoc” protocol: to arrive on time, avoid finding lots of observing. Motorists terns inside this neighbor- like its passengers to wash excuses alleging “food allergies” at the last minute but are a funny lot. Every so hood jewel? How appropriate their own hands. I guess always required to call in ahead of time. often, you get behind one to have lanterns light up the this is an empowerment tool These restaurants, tested first in America and in North- and wish you had changed Prado. After all, wasn’t there and cheaper than installing ern Europe, are now booming in Italy. They have become lanes immediately. This some kind of connection be- those hand cleaning de- popular, mostly due to the small number of guests at a seat- morning with cars past me tween Paul Revere and lan- vices. I’m waiting for some ing. It seems that the routine style of eating out, to some on my left and right, I am terns? Just an idea here moon bat liberal on the Red people, is becoming quite annoying. stuck behind a driver trav- thrown out to you for some Line to suggest the MBTA A new organization, HOMEFOOD.IT, operates from elling around 20 mph. I critical thinking. police officers ticket passen- Piemonte to the Sicily regions, strongly competing with the travel it seems for miles, BAD NEWS DELIVERED gers with dirty hands. traditional restaurants. Some hosts prepare elaborate meals ready to make my way out OVER POST OFFICES THESE SNEAKERS WERE for their guests, but the menu is standard for the date. of this slow lane. This driver The U.S. Postal Service is MADE FOR WALKING Some of these eating places have created a private club up front must think she thinking about cutting 11 On Sunday afternoon with “private customers” who pay an association fee of 35 was from a leper colony as percent of its post offices on July 31st, I marched in euro and are screened when they enter the home/restau- she stays around four car nationwide with 43 coming the St. Joseph procession rant. The “Cesarine” (female cooks), as opposed to the lengths away from the car in from Massachusetts and five around the streets of the “Cesarini” (male cooks), are code-name nouns. In Milan, front of her. The brakes keep inside the City of Boston. North End for over eight for example, a very active “secret” restaurant is the home braking for no good reason The closings in the city, if hours. This year rather than of Oliviero Leti, a stage designer by profession, who has a except they’re there. Why do they happened, would be in wearing my shoes, I wore living place with ten rooms, all furnished as a theatre set, folks act this way? Thank the State House, Soldiers my sneakers. It was a wise who organizes brunches as well as dinners on Sundays, God there was no cell phone Field, Readville and both choice. Sunday’s weather but by request only! In the City of Amsterdam, a place known in this little story. Uphams Corner and Grove was a perfect 10 for the feast. as “Dine with the Dutch” offers a tasty dinner, complete THE KNIGHTS OF Hall. Right now no decisions I just want to thank all the with an antipasto all the way to sweets, for 50 euro ($70) DUNKIN’ DONUTS on closings have been made North End businesses who to tourists as well as to local residents. In Washington, D.C. I was recently knighted but it is a possibility. pinned ribbons onto the the evenings become “party” time. The American organi- into the Knights and Ladies The USPS is looking to statue and also to those es- zation “Hush,” born in the mind of a member of the World of Dunkin’ Donuts Orient save money and is looking tablishments who came out Bank, has a list of 300 emails. The dinners cost $50-$75 Heights Chapter which has at individual post offices and and pinned a contribution on and are held in private homes in Georgetown. The cook, a day chapter too. Johnny 2 declining walk-in custom- St. Joe too. after a few days, is happy over the great success of his Dog invited me to a meet- ers. Personally, I don’t know FRIENDS OF BELLE ISLE place. In London there is a place, “The English Can ing and Bucky said he loves enough about most of the FUNDRAISER AUGUST 26 Cook,” managed by a photographer. Again, reservation to my Post-Gazette writings. I possible closings, but I do The Friends of Belle Isle this place come via emails, but the number of 8-10 people found out there are Knights think closing both the Grove will be holding a Boston is actually for only 5 people. If you travel through Europe all across the country at Hall and Uphams Corner post Harbor Cruise fundraiser you will find on the internet places in Denmark, (“Meet this donut chain’s shops. offices sounds like a very on Friday, August 26 at the Danes”), in Paris, France (“Hidden Kitchen”), in Berlin They don’t have a web bad idea. I could see the pos- 7:00 pm. The cruise will be (“The Shy Chef”), in Lisbon (“Hush, Hush Garden”) and in page yet and nor are they sibility down the line to close held on The Revolution Barcelona (“KoKum”). Buon Viaggio, and Buon Appetito! on Facebook. I haven’t one or the other but not both. owned by Tim Gover and googled them lately. How- Hopefully, with customer will leave The Landing on ever, they are out there and input and folks lobbying Shirley Street in Winthrop. • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) some of the chapters, if you their U.S. congressman, it Free parking available. For ask me, are way out there. I won’t turn out as bad as more information, call Gail “Trickle up Poverty” that for me, being a Marxist col- wonder if this is how the Tea some fear. at 617-567-5072. Barack Hussein Obama is a lege student was not sort of naked Marxist, and devotes a lighthearted walk in the a chapter on Obama’s asso- park. It was a dead-serious ciation and beliefs in the statement that was impact- • Judge Peter W. Agnes, Jr. (Continued from Page 2) Communist philosophy. ing my career, my relation- He quotes Obama: “I did ships and my studies.” Judge Agnes is as an ad- tant Clerk-Magistrate at the License Commission. He is not take my status of Marx- With his own words to re- junct professor of law at Mas- Haverhill and Lowell District a graduate of Boston College ist revolutionary lightly in flect on, I claim Obama in sachusetts School of Law Courts from 1996 to 2002. (B.A., 1974) and a resident of the fall of 1980. To me it was conjunction with George and is a recent past presi- Lawlor is a graduate of Northampton. a serious business. It meant Soros are planning to con- dent of the Massachusetts Springfield College (B.A., The Governor is autho- that I was an enemy in a vert America as part of a Judges Conference. He is a 1993) and is a resident of rized by statute (M.G.L. sense, of the U.S. govern- Socialist New World Order. graduate of Boston Univer- Boxford. Chapter 54, Section 142) to ment. It meant that I was an It will be up to the Ameri- sity (A.B. in Philosophy, cum William Rosen has 30+ appoint, with the advice and enemy of the wealthy people can people to preserve and laude with distinction, 1972) years of professional experi- consent of the Governor’s who were ruling the country. protect the “More Perfect and Suffolk University Law ence combining human ser- Council, a person to fill a In addition, it meant that I Union” our founders fought School (J.D., cum laude, vices, administration and Register of Probate vacancy was willing to take whatever and died for. 1975). Judge Agnes resides legislative and public policy until the next biennial state sacrifice ... to confront that Edward P. Shallow in Wayland. formulation. He works as a election. The office of the power structure. Therefore, www.eps8.wordpress.com Brian Lawlor is Clerk- consultant to organizations Hampshire County Register Magistrate at the Brookline in the non-profit and gov- of Probate is an elected District Court, a position ernmental sectors, offering position, previously held by he has held since 2002. He public policy advice, advocacy David E. Sullivan. Sullivan • Boston Latin Academy (Continued from Page 7) also has served as the Act- and international project was elected District Attorney will be a most life-changing meeting on Wednesday, ing Clerk-Magistrate at the management support. His for the Northwestern Dis- hour. If you are not available September 7th at 6:00 pm, Salem District Court since previous experience includes trict and took office in on Tuesday, August 23rd, at Court Street. As Marga- 2009 and at the Gloucester positions with Fallon Com- January 2011. If confirmed, please be sure to show your ret Mead once so eloquently District Court since 2010. munity Health Plan, Univer- Rosen will serve as Register support of keeping BLA at put it, “A small group of Lawlor was the Acting Clerk- sity of Massachusetts Medi- of Probate until the seat is “home” on Townsend Street thoughtful people can Magistrate at the Dorches- cal Center, the office of U.S. filled by the will of the vot- by attending both a commu- change the world; indeed, ter District Court in 2003, Congressman John Olver, ers in the November 2012 nity meeting at Boston it’s the only thing that ever Haverhill District Court in the Kaiser Foundation Health election. Rosen intends to Latin Academy on Tuesday, has.” Be the change our stu- 2006 and Malden District Plan and the Social Security run as a candidate for August 30th at 6:00 pm and dents are counting on! Be Court from 2007 to 2008. Administration. Rosen is a Register of Probate in that the School Committee present! He also served as an Assis- member of the Northampton election. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 12, 2011 Page 15

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) At least now both parties often enough, they think EXTRA up on Capitol Hill see the the words will become legiti- Innings folly of proposing new taxes mate ones. I think some of by Sal Giarratani or “revenues” as Democrats these talking heads on now refer to taxes. The these cable news shows A Little of This think of the 1988 Baltimore Yankees Winning with president’s bully pulpit isn’t should be called “undocu- and a Little of That Orioles. Not a pretty thought Two Throwaways what it used to be, especially mented journalists.” The Cincinnati Reds have at all. The NY Yankees keep when the guy can only throw Bay State Democrats Say traded struggling outfielder Who is the Best Twin staying inches behind the curve balls. “It Gets Better” Jonny Gomes to the Wash- of All Time? Red Sox thanks in part to CC Where’s the Compassion? The “It Gets Better” video ington Nationals for two mi- The Minnesota Twins Sabathia’s great pitching but A woman was arrested af- organized by U.S. Senator nor leaguers. The Reds who have been around since the also two old guys named ter her young son was struck John F. Kerry’s office was had been part of last year’s 1962 expansion and have Freddy Garcia and Bartolo and killed by a hit and run able to get every member of NL Central winning team had some great players over Colon who have made life driver as both of them were the Massachusetts congres- have been struggling this the years; folks like Bert difficult for the AL East. The jaywalking across the street sional delegation minus U.S. year along with Gomes. Blyleven who finally got into two oldies but goodies have and was spared a jail sen- Senator Scott Brown to ap- Gomes at trading time was the Hall of Fame last year, combined for 18 wins and tence following an outcry pear in a new “It Gets Bet- .211 with 11 homers and Jim Kaat, a great starter in ERAs in the low threes. Both over her arrest. The woman ter” video aimed at helping 31 RBIs. Red Sox hurler the Sixties, Kirby Puckett signed as off season free had been convicted this gay teens who are thinking Alfredo Aceves who won on who was an All Star in 10 of agents years removed from month of vehicle homicide about suicide. The video July 26 pitching 3.5 innings 12 seasons and whose ca- prime time. for not using a cross walk starts with Kerry talking and for his sixth win is now 20-2 reer ended when his sight 50th Anniversary of No-No and could have faced up to ends with comments from in his career. He is the first disappeared and today’s Joe It was 50 years ago on three years behind bars, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D- pitcher since Howie Krist, Mauer who has led the ma- August 1, 1961 that Billy much less than the driver Newton. Who can fault the who was 20-2 for the Cardi- jors in batting average three Monbouquette threw a no- would serve in the same fatal idea about an anti-bullying nals from 1937-42. We’re times and who won the NL hitter against the Chicago accident. The judge gave her campaign, but if Senator not hearing that much MVP in 2009. He carries a White Sox in a 1-0 pitching community service and the Brown doesn’t want to appear about Albert Pujols. He’s only .324 career average. duel. In 1963, Monbouquette chance for a new trial. in it, isn’t that his busi- batting a sub-par .277. How- In my eyes the two top became the first 20-game More than 125,000 signed ness? It doesn’t mean he’s ever, he has hit 23 home players in franchise history winner I saw on the Red Sox. a petition seeking mercy for anti-gay as liberals are now runs too. CC Sabathia is are Harmon Killerbrew and I believe Mel Parnell won 20 the mother. The Georgia spinning. I’m not sure how now 15-5 with a 2.56 ERA for Rod Carew. Carew was an games back when I was still NAACP branch called the effective this anti-bullying the NY Yankees. Perhaps, All-Star in each of his 12 sea- in pre-kindergarten. case against the single video is going to be on those this is the year he’ll win sons in Minnesota and had Sox Add New Pitcher mother “a grave miscarriage being bullied. I would rather the Cy Young Award finally a .334 career average with The Red Sox have acquired of justice.” see former bullied folks ... How ‘bout them Mariners? the Twins. He led the AL in Erik Bedard who is 4-7 with Liberal Newspeak??? speaking to those being bul- I think of them and I batting average a whooping a 3.45 ERA for four minor I recently heard another lied today. That would have seven times and most hits leaguers. This 32-year-old announcer on TV calling more impact than a bunch LEGAL NOTICE three times. hurler has often been in- illegals “undocumented citi- of politicians adding ver- However, I believe it jured beginning in 2008, in- Commonwealth of Massachusetts zens” as if there is such a biage to this very important is Harmon Killerbrew, who juring his elbow, shoulder term. Either you are a citi- issue. Brown won’t be bullied The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court started with the old Wash- and hip. With Clay Buchholz zen or you are not but you into doing a video if he 208 Cambridge Street ington Senators before they still not right on the D.L., can’t be an undocumented doesn’t wish to do it, huh? Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI11D2959DR moved to Minnesota and this move is probably smart. citizen. Liberals keep chang- Meanwhile, I’ve Heard changed the team’s name in Ubaldo: ing terms in order to confuse They’re talking about rais- DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING 1962, who is the franchise’s How Fast They Can Fall folks. If they say something ing the state gasoline tax ASMAE CHERKAOUI best all time player. In 21 Last year Ubaldo Jimenez which is already too high for vs. seasons with the franchise, started the season off like LEGAL NOTICE most of us. Bad timing, I AMINE ALIOUALLA he led the AL in homers six gangbusters. He was being think, with prices going up- To the Defendant: B&B TOWING times. The Hall of Famer compared to the great St. ward. This is an idea that The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for 59 R-MOONEY STREET Divorce requesting that the Court grant a ranks first in Twins history Louis Cardinals Bob Gibson. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss MARIUSZ WACH WINS WBC INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE win this fight. Here we are in August, a will be a great addition to our Elvin Ayala closed full six months before the forwards.” the match with Beanpot, but perhaps the On the defensive side, several good shots. important steps have already Alexx Privitera of Old Tappan, The winner by a been taken by Boston Uni- New Jersey showed that he 96-94, 96-94 and versity — the school that can be quite an offensive 97-93 decision: dominates the tournament minded defenseman as he “Elvin Ayala.” — to continue its leading role scored 10 goals and assisted Jose Antonio Riv- in that event. on 24 others for a total of era, 40-6-1, a three For in sports today, it’s what 34 points while playing for time World Cham- is accomplished away from the Michigan Lumberjacks of pion, defeated Paul the venue of competition that the USHL. Even when the sur- Mpendo 7-8-4 by a is just as important as the face changes he’s also a star, unanimous eight- Elvin Ayala contests themselves. It’s at having been a member of the round decision. This (Photo by those times that the acqui- gold medal winning team at is the second fight Emily Harney) sition of players takes place. the 2009 North American WBC International Champion for Jose Rivera after having taken two years The athletes that will be the Roller Hockey Champion- Mariusz Wach off. centers of attention come ships. “Alexx was a big acqui- Kevin McBride 35-10-1, 29 KO’s, fought Arthur Szpilka 7-0, 5 KO’s of Poland, con- winter make their commit- sition for our program,” noted Mariusz Wach 25-0, 13 KO’s for the vacant vincingly defeated David Williams 6-5-1, 2 ments. Thus, how teams will Parker. “He’s very similar to Heavyweight WBC International title. KO’s via a right hook at 1:30 of the first fare in the upcoming season David Warsofsky (now in the Mariusz Wach is now WBC International round. The hook thrown by Szpilka at 1:53 is strongly determined by Bruins organization) with his Champion. Kevin McBride did not lose to of the first ended this fight for the night. how successful the recruit- strong offensive games. He just any fighter. He lost to a 25-0, 13 KO Down goes Williams. Winner is Arthur ing process goes. moves the puck well and is undefeated 6' 7½", 246 lb., talented fighter. Szpilka in the first round. The statement that there also really smart without it.” Kevin McBride got stopped in the fourth Thomas Falowo 4-0, 4 KO’s did convinc- are no off days, there are just Also added to the roster was round by a right hook. A saying I heard many ingly defeat Russ Niggenmeyer 2-3, 2 KO’s days in which games are not Medford’s Anthony Moccia, a years ago, “All heavyweights can hit.” by stoppage in two. played, has never carried practice goalie last season McBride got the opportunity to fight this CVS Pharmacy Technician Thomas more veracity. For it’s the who has earned a spot on the great fight. He did so because of his status Falowo, like a Medicine Man, stopped his work done in the so-called off- varsity roster for the 2011- as a top worthy fighter. On April 9, 2011, he fourth professional opponent. season that determines the 2012 campaign. Moccia is a fought Tomasz Adamek 43-10, August 11, Keith Kozlin 6-2-1, 4 KO’s and Reynaldo direction of the traditional in- former captain and team MVP 2010 Willie Phillips 19-1. Gary Winmon Rodriguez 5-2-1, fought to a four round draw. season campaign. at Buckingham, Browne and 25-7 and he defeated Mike Tyson 50-5. Keith Kozlin said after the match that he So, it was in early August Nichols School in Cambridge. Kevin McBride’s credentials are authentic. could have gone six more rounds. A well that BU, the perennial pow- “Anthony served as a practice He’s a very good top fighter, who fought a fought battle between the two. Next time erhouse of the Beanpot and goaltender for us last year as very good undefeated top fighter. He lost to match them up in a ten rounder. frequent NCAA qualifier, an- a freshman,” explained the the better fighter that night. A message Ralph Johnson 0-2 fought Greg McCoy nounced its incoming class coach. “He used his great Kevin McBride. I send you special congratu- 3-3, 1 KO. In this “fight” Greg McCoy won by for men’s hockey. It’s a work ethic to earn a spot on lations on your accomplishments in the a 38-37, 38-36, 38-36 decision. rather small class, consist- this year’s roster. He’ll enter manly sport of warriors, boxing. Talented Edwin Soto 7-0-1, 2 KO’s went ing of only four players, but the season as our third string Elvin Ayala 24-5-1, 11 KO’s defeated 18-6, right hand wild on opponent Michael Denby how those players perform for goalie and will compete for 11 KO Derrick Findley. This match started 3-11-4, 2 KO’s and stopped him at 2:26 of the Terriers during their ca- playing time.” off making a statement. Ayala was knocked the third round. reers could well determine IT WON’T BE LONG NOW — to the canvas 10 seconds into the fight. Elvin Another draw this night as Agustine the outcome of the Beanpot As he left the Garden for the Ayala disagreed with the call of Referee Mauras 1-0 and Jonathan Vazquez 4-0 and Hockey East Tourna- final time in June, coach Benjy Esteves. This fight was fought for vic- exchanged many shots back and forth. ments, as well as the NCAA Claude Julien declared that tory by both. The crowd got into this match. “Bing!” “Pow!” “Bam!”. Regionals and beyond. this summer would be a Elvin Ayala answered back a cocky gesture Josh Harris 8-5, 6 KO’s survived a first The bulk of the class con- short one for the Bruins. Now by Derrick Findley, who stomped his foot I round knockdown and got back up. Josh sists of a trio of three skat- we know how short. The think to intimidate him. He responded with Harris stopped opponent Jose Torres 0-1 in ers who, if they perform for Bruins have announced that laughter and a look of disdain to that ges- the 4th round of their four round fight. This veteran coach Jack Parker the veterans will report on ture back to Derrick Findley. This move was an entertaining fight card that got anywhere near the level they Thursday, September 16, just appeared to not intimidate Ayala, but spur the Fight Family Crowd to get behind the did in their junior hockey one day past their three him on. Both fighters displayed a desire to matches. careers, should continue to month mark since winning provide the winning consis- the Stanley Cup. Full on-ice TREMAINE WILLIAMS & TOKA KAHN CLARY WIN MATCH IN USA OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS tency for which the program practices will begin the next Olympic Trials. At the United States necticut defeated Luis Feliciano 11-6. 132 is known. day. Olympic trials both fighters in the Challeng- lb. and Toka Kahn Clary of Providence, Consider, for example, The Bruins will actually get ers Bracket from New England won fights. Rhode Island defeated Kenneth Simms, Jr., Cason Hohmann, a fresh- underway a few days earlier 123 lb. Tremaine Williams of Hartford, Con- 24-19. man forward who amassed 91 than that with a rookie camp points via 31 goals and 60 as- penciled in before the veter- sists in 113 games over the ans report. There will also be CHRIS TRAIETTI AND EDWIN “LA BOMBA” RODRIQUEZ past two seasons while play- some rookie games — the ing for the Cedar Rapids dates to be announced — in “DIRTY DANCE” WITH PUNCHES ON AUGUST 20, 2011 Roughriders of the United the coming weeks. States Hockey League. Some There will be two preseason 55 of those points came last home games at the Garden season when he went 22-33- — against the New York 55 and had a plus 19 rating. Islanders on Friday, Septem- “Cason simply makes his ber 23rd and against the way with his great vision,” Ottawa Senators on Thurs- offered Parker in an online day, September 29th. statement. “He moves the The Bruins open the pre- puck at the right time and season by traveling to Ottawa can also create for himself. on September 21st. Other We expect him to be a major preseason games on the contributor during his time road include a contest with at BU.” Montreal in Halifax, Nova Another freshman forward Scotia on September 25th fol- who signed on with the Ter- lowed by another matchup riers is Evan Rodrigues from between the two teams the Ontario. While playing with very next night in Montreal. The Bruins will also face off Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriquez the Georgetown Raiders of the Ontario Junior Hockey against the Islanders on Chris Traietti (Photo by Emily Harney) League the past two years, he October 1st in Bridgeport, CT. Chris Traietti is just off of a first round Rated 8th by the IBF, 11th by the WBA put up 101 points on 41 goals Opening night for the win over Scott Domenech of Worcester and 13th by the WBC and WBO. Who is and 64 assists over a span of regular season is set for in Dorchester. He’s scheduled to fight, the best super middleweight in Massa- 93 games. “Evan is a pure Thursday, October 6th at the 18-0, 13 KO Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriquez chusetts? When you go to Worcester sniper,” remarked Parker, Garden with the B’s hosting of Worcester at the Mechanics Hall in “Fight for Victory!” Both fighters are who will begin his 39th sea- the Philadelphia Flyers. This Worcester. Edwin Rodriquez is World talented. son behind the BU bench should be a gala evening with Remember the immortal words of Julius Caesar. come October. “He’s shown a number of former players Veni!, Vidi!, Vici! on his Conquest of Gaul. the ability to score every time on hand as the Champion- Which translates to “I came! I saw, I conquered!” we’ve seen him play. He’s ship Banner is raised to the solid all around as well and rafters.