VOL. 116 - NO. 22 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE 1, 2012 $.30 A COPY Remembering Prince Hall Freemasons Hold Annual Memorial Service at D-DAY Copp’s Hill Burying Ground by Matt Conti One of the enduring Me- morial Day events in Boston’s North End is the annual Prince Hall Freema- sons Memorial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. It is interesting to compare the similarity of today’s event to the 1908 service shown on the sign near the grave site. Prince Hall (c.1735-1807) was the founder of “Black Freemasonry” in the United States, known today as Prince Hall is buried in African Americans who Prince Hall Freemasonry Copp’s Hill Burying Ground lived in the colonial North Faces of D-Day: Allied troops packed tightly into an and formed the African in the North End in a End community at the base aquatic landing craft wait for their turn to face the Grand Lodge where he was marked grave. A monument of Copp’s Hill are buried Germans at Normandy. (Photo Credit: Corbis) Grand Master. He was one of was erected in 1835 next to here, mostly in unmarked On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a the first abolitionists. the grave. Thousands of graves. 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full Italy in Recession victory.” More than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft sup- by Sagida Syed ported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot-hold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high — more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or As Italy is falling deeper chance to find a job even wounded — but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march and deeper into recession, as a night shift security across Europe to defeat Hitler. the nation’s mood is hit- guard. The historic Italian ting an all time low. The heritage is coming back. economic crisis is on ev- Italians are rediscovering erybody’s mind and people the spirit of doing every- have to deal with less thing, improvising, learn- News Briefs spending money and an ing new skills (remember by Sal Giarratani absurd inflation of every- Leonardo?) aiming for the day goods and services in- unreachable. In this hard cluding rising fuel costs process of reinventing Put a Halo Over the President’s Head such as nearly two and a themselves, they still have I had to laugh looking at the cover of Newsweek half dollars for a litre of no problem in getting the Magazine recently that had a photo of Obama with petrol. The stylish shop- cash out when it comes to a rainbow-colored halo above his head. Down ping outlet villages that have a taste of the Mediter- below was written: “The First Gay President.” Ap- sprang up in the last de- ranean diet. Just have a parently rushed into “evolving” over the gay mar- cade are not short of visitors themselves and their chil- look at the restaurants on riage issue by his tongue-challenged impetuous but customers are now un- dren and the state pension a Sunday lunch hour: they’re vice president, President Obama embraced what willing to fork out thousands is becoming a mirage hard packed pretty much every- can only be viewed as a logical contradiction. How of $$$$ for some fancy dress to dream about. OK. This where. In the same way can you call gay marriage today the moral equiva- (even on bargain priced last is the downside of the real they open the wallet when lent of yesterday’s battles for civil rights and then season’s fashion!). Cinemas difficult times. Let’s have a it comes to take their pre- say at the same time that this moral issue should are crying out for viewers and look at the positive aspects. cious little ones to an be decided at the state level? The civil rights the once exclusive hotels are Families are getting back amusement park. In other movement was a national issue and had it been slamming prices down to together again. Friendship, words, the crisis is biting left to the states to decide, we would have had attract a less aristocratic once a lost value, is becom- real hard but Italians are states that would still have segregation as law. A clientele. The crisis is wor- ing fashionable. People hang learning to prioritize and civil right covers all 50 states or none at all. rying businesses and civil out together (not only to com- surely, food and fun are part The president’s evolution is obviously more servants alike. The changes plain a great deal but to enjoy of a long lasting tradition, about politics and not principle. He’s looking for to Article 18 of the Italian some quality time). They are much loved and envied by votes in all the right places which means he rides Constitution will make the learning to save money and the rest of the world and the median strip risking danger at every turn. In labor market more flex- to spend it more wisely. They they will not give up any- the end, he lost votes instead of gaining any across ible (despite the stronghold recycle more (cobblers are thing for that. After all, the board. It is a losing proposition and bad politi- Unions still against it) but lifting their shutters again). they are the children of cal strategy too. many will lose their jobs. They change careers (no the Roman Empire, the de- Did Obama Have His Own One out of three Italians alternative) and they are dis- scendents of the Renais- between the age of 15 and covering new talents hidden sance, the heirs of great “Elizabeth Warren Cherokee” Moment? 35 is unemployed and, more perhaps for a little too long conquerors, poets and musi- Recently, if you listened to conservative talk worryingly, one out of five of under the culture of “special- cians. What’s wrong if they radio, you heard about a 1991 booklet put together the long term unemployed ization.” We all know that are claiming their position (Continued on Page 11) has stopped looking for em- until recently, if you didn’t back in the world starting ployment. Mothers to be are have some specialization in with what is on their dinner facing a grim future for a certain field you stood no table?

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Don’t Write When You Can Talk. Don’t Talk When You Can Nod Your Head. CHOW DOWN IN OLD ROME, PART III Many Post-Gazette readers will recognize the saying, by During the cena, when between courses or the en- amounts of food that was Martin Lomasney, that heads this column. It is one of the hunger’s needs were satis- tire table was carried away served at these gastronomi- few things ever uttered by Lomasney (1859-1933) that made fied, the diner usually and a clean one substituted. cal orgies could never be it into writing. Lomasney, as Democrat Ward Boss of Boston’s turned on his left side and The first part of the meal accomplished without re- old Ward Eight (now Ward Three), is one of Boston’s most rested on his elbow with the was called “frigida mensa” sorting to an often used but storied political figures. aid of a cushion. The couch (cold table). This part seldom talked about indoor Lomasney himself gave, in an interview with reporter of honor was always that consisted mostly of shell sport called “forced vomit- Lincoln Steffens, probably the best definition of “ward boss” opposite the empty side of fish, vegetables with savory ing.” Rules for this famous when he said, “There’s got to be in every ward somebody the table. This place was sauces, olives, mushrooms, Roman up-chuck were laid that any bloke can come to — no matter what he’s done — usually reserved for the host and eggs. The drink was a down by physicians. These and get help. Help, you understand; none of your law and or a very important guest. mixture of wine and honey rules contained specific justice, but help.” In return for that help the boss expected Other guests were assigned called “mulsum.” This was instructions regarding ... the bloke to vote the way the boss dictated. places in order of their im- followed by the cena proper how to ... and when to, but The ward bosses of the 19th and early 20th century had portance, first on the left which contained at least common courtesy dictated ... tremendous power. With the power of the bosses came side and then on the right. three courses called the where to. For this purpose, enemies. On March 7, 1894 Lomasney received a bullet The “mensa” or serving “prima, altera and tertia the well designed domus of wound in the leg in an unsuccessful assassination attempt. table came in all varieties cenas.” Each course was the wealthy Roman con- His assailant, James A. Dunan, blamed Lomasney for a and shapes. The simplest brought in on a tray called tained a special room with dispute he had with the Boston Board of Health. had round tops and three the “repositorium” which special equipment. Dunan told a policeman at the scene, “I had a good reason legs. They were made of was made of fine wood or of After the cena proper for doing it. If you knew as much as I do, you would have wood or white marble. Some silver. The arrangement of was finished, the table was done it yourself. He is a villain and anything but a friend of were very costly and were the food on the trays was a removed and offerings to the the unemployed.” Lomasney is reported to have said some- regarded as heirlooms. Wood work of art and was per- household gods were thrown thing along the lines of, “The people didn’t think an awful tops were cut to display a formed by a “structor.” into the hearth. When it lot of aldermen, but they didn’t think we ought to be shot great variety of markings Between each course the was felt that the gods were without a fair trial.” As for Dunan, he was committed to the and curling veins. The feet repositorium was carried satisfied, a short period of Worcester insane asylum. were often made of ivory and away and the following silence was observed. A salt- Martin (the “Mahatma”) Lomasney is the subject of a show were beautifully carved. course brought in. Meat was cellar and some meat were at the West End Museum. The exhibit, which runs through Table tops were often over- sometimes expertly sliced placed before a shrine and August 4th, is curated by West End Museum Executive laid with plates of gold, sil- at the table by a “carptor” then they went back to Director Duane Lucia. The exhibit reception takes place ver or bronze, and some were (carver) or a “scissor” (split- “mensa secundae” (dessert). on June 16th at 6:00 pm and is free and open to the public. inlaid with jewels. According ter). The kinds of foods This consisted of pastry, Guests will enjoy light refreshments, including the “Ward to present day values, some served at luxurious dinner fresh and dried fruits, apples, Eight” a cocktail created in 1898 at Locke-Ober in honor of of these tables could easily parties are too numerous to grapes and probably a double Lomasney’s election to the state legislature and the district be valued at fifty to one hun- list, but it is said that they brioschi. largely responsible for his victory. dred thousand dollars. No contained all of the products NEXT WEEK: table cloths were used, the of land, sea, rivers and air. Chow Down in Old Rome, Recipe for the Ward Eight Cocktail mensa was either cleaned Consuming the enormous Part IV 2 ounces rye whiskey ½ ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon grenadine Eucharistic Congress Maraschino cherry (optional) by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Recently, a neighbor commented, “It is recently concluded, is among the very never dull living in the North End.” As life- special events that takes place in our neigh- LAW OFFICES OF long residents of the storied neighborhood, borhood each year. Hosted by Saint Leonard we agreed whole-heartedly, the North End Parish, for two days hundreds of college FRANK J. CIANO with its layers of historical events and eth- students and young adults are offered the nic groups is unique among the neighbor- opportunity to participate and become GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW hoods of Boston, lending itself as both an involved with Christian service, meet new DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS interesting and welcoming place to live. people and listen to both interesting and CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Through the years, the North End has played inspiring speakers. host to a vast number of events none more Eucharistic Congresses are described as 617-354-9400 colorful than the annual feasts that take gatherings of ecclesiastics and laymen for place throughout the summer season. the purpose of celebrating and glorifying the Si Parla Italiano The Fifth Annual Eucharistic Congress Holy Eucharist and of seeking the best 230 MSGR. 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advantage of these congresses comes in their ability to make known to the participants the means by which Hazardous Waste, devotion towards the Holy Eucharist Tires & Propane Tanks may be promoted and implanted in the hearts of the people. The first congress Drop-off for Boston Residents owed its inspiration to Bishop Gaston de Ségur and was held at Lille, New: No Latex Paint France, June 21, 1881. The idea at (oil-based paint only) first was merely local and met with few adherents, but it grew from year to year with an ever-increasing Saturday, June 9 9:00am to 2:00pm importance. Through the years, these Congresses have taken place in many UMass Parking Lot, Morrissey Blvd cities and have been attended by countless thousands. Saturday, June 30 9:00am to 2:00pm Smaller monthly gatherings con- Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner St, tinue to take place at Saint Leonard Church as they have in past years, West Roxbury in anticipation of next year’s, Sixth Residents may bring up to 50 pounds of products labeled toxic, Eucharistic Congress. flammable, reactive, corrosive, or poisonous; such as: motor oil, pesticides, solvents, glues, cleaners, weed killers, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, car batteries. Remember Your NO COMPUTERS, MONITORS, TVs, OR ELECTRONICS Loved Ones NO COMMERCIAL WASTE ACCEPTED The City reserves the right to reject materials The Post-Gazette PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRED accepts memorials throughout the year. Boston Public Works Department Thomas M. Menino, Mayor; Joanne P. Massaro, Commissioner Please call For more information, please call 617-635-4500 or visit 617-227-8929 www.cityofboston.gov/recycling POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 1, 2012 Page 3 Balsamic Vinegar — Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale

Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Sweetness Through the Ages 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 by James DiPrima 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 made from different kinds of e-mail: [email protected] wood such as chestnut, lo- Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com cust and cherry. When the cycle is complete the little Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly barrel is now ready to be Published weekly by known as Balsamic Vinegar. Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, These barrels may be used Boston, MA 02113 up to seventy five years. USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA The taste and aroma of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the this vinegar is so sweet that POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 it is used very sparingly to enhance the flavor of many James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Italian dishes and desserts. 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 There are three types of Bal- Vol. 116 - No. 22 Friday, June 1, 2012 Barrel containing Balsamic Vinegar, Modena, Italy samic Vinegar: those made (Photo by James DiPrima) in Modena and Reggio are OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions produced using the ancient of this our adopted country the United States of America: Balsamic Vinegar is not heritance. The price of bal- method and have gone To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: your every day run of the mill samic vinegar can range through the required quality To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: vinegar. No it is not. Thirty from the hundreds of dollars control, the commercial vin- In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better years ago balsamic vinegar per bottle to a commercial egar from outside of Reggio than we found it. was hardly known outside of grade that can cost a few dol- and Modena and the imita- Italy. Balsamic vinegar was lars. What makes it so ex- tions, that is, of a lesser introduced to the United pensive? Let’s take a look at quality. To preserve the States around 1970. Only if the process for making Bal- quality of the vinegar it the vinegar comes from samic Vinegar. First of all should be stored in a cool, Happy 50th Anniversary Modena and Reggio, in the the Trebbianno grape juice dark place away from heat. Emilia Romagna, can it be is boiled down from the Italian families considered called true and finest Bal- grapes and is known as Balsamic a treasure and Anna & Anthony samic Vinegar. Balsamic “sapa”. This is done to con- treated it as such, that in Vinegar has a long Italian centrate and refine the mix- fact it was given to family history that goes along with ture. It is then put into a and friends only on special its essence. It has been as- large vat and stored in attics occasions. To many Italians Gaeta sociated with politics, leg- to begin the process of pro- this “liquid gold” came to rep- ends and even superstitions. ducing vinegar. After many resent an extension of It was also believed, in me- years, usually about five, for friendship that was extended dieval days, that Balsamic each barrel, it is moved from one family to another had healing properties. That through a series of these and from one friend to an- would be easy to associate barrels each one smaller in other. Why even when a balsam with healing for the size than the previous one, baby was born into a family, name is derived from the a new barrel was started and word “balm” from the Latin given to him or her on their term “balsamum” that refers wedding day. It is interest- to an “aromatic resin and ing to note that during the sometimes acts as a healer Second World War, as the with soothing properties.” approaching German army During the 11th century was confiscating Italian people believed if you drank homes, many Italians fled balsamic it would cure you their homes and leaving of the plague. This elixir was behind many of their posses- held in so high an esteem sions behind but what they that it was only available to did take with them was their the aristocrats or the ruling bottles of Balsamic Vinegar. class. For families that pro- And lest we forget the other Anna and Anthony “Tony” Gaeta of the North End duced Balsamic vinegar it treasure from Modena, Italy; of Boston were married 50 years ago on June 3. was a family treasure that the great operatic singer, Anna and Tony were 14 years old when they fell in was handed down as an in- Luciano Pavarotti Luciano Pavarotti. love. They married 7 years later at Sacred Heart Church in the North End. 33 University Students Receive Travel Grants to Italy Fifty Years through a National Italian American Foundation Program by Karl and Joanna Fuchs Thirty-three college students from across of Bologna, The University of La Sapienza, the United States are participating in the the Torre Prendiparte in downtown Bologna, Fifty years is quite a while Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of The Capitoline Museums, the Italian Par- For most good things to last; Discovery program, an all-expenses-paid liament buildings and Palazzo Monte Ciorio, But you’re still together and still in love; educational and cultural initiative that the seat of the Italian Chamber of Depu- sends Italian American students to Italy. ties. The students will also visit the cata- You must share a wonderful past. Sponsored by the National Italian American combs of St. Callixtus and Villa d’Este in We celebrate you this wonderful day, Foundation (NIAF), the tour is visiting Italy’s Tivoli, outside of Rome. The trip will con- And hope that your bond keeps on growing; Lazio and Emilia-Romagna regions from clude with a reception hosted by the You’re a pair we should study and do what you say, May 28 to June 8, 2012. Ministero degli Affari Esteri (Ministry of “NIAF’s Voyage of Discovery program Foreign Affairs). ’Cause your secret is well worth the knowing! further strengthens Italian American stu- The package, which includes round-trip Congratulations from the Post-Gazette dents’ understanding of their rich heritage airfare between the United States and and the many contributions Italy is mak- Italy, accommodations, meals, guided tours ing to the world. The Foundation’s program and transfers, is valued at more than gives participants an opportunity to explore $2,500 per student and financed by NIAF. and understand the land of their ancestors For more information, visit www.niaf.org/ while learning about modern-day Italy and voyageofdiscovery. creating a greater awareness of Italy as a global leader,” said NIAF President Joseph The National Italian American Foundation V. Del Raso, Esq. (NIAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated Now in its eleventh year, the 12-day NIAF to preserving and promoting the heritage of program includes tours of The University Italian Americans. Visit www.niaf.org.

Connors Farm Strawberry Festival Come join the fun at Connors Farm is located at 30 Valley Road Connors Farm on Satur- (Rt. 35) in Danvers, Massachusetts. day, June 16, 2012 from There will be plenty of fun activities for 9:00 am to 6:00 pm for their the kids, including: a live band, pony Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Strawberry Festival for a rides, train rides, etc. For more information The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 good cause. A portion of the call 978-777-1245 or www.connorsfarm.com/ proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital. strawberryfestival.htm Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 1, 2012

ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo THINKING OUT LOUD Vidal Sassoon; Architect of Hair 1928-2012! by Sal Giarratani Ciao Bella, to the forefront of his industry! Always So as life goes we have lost designing hair with low mainte- Pat Buchanan was Right Back in 1992 another icon of the Beauty nance in mind he revolutionized World. Vidal Sassoon, who the cosmetology world, sweeping When Pat Buchanan who the so-called diversity and wanted to be a star soccer player, the sixties with his mod trend! had unsuccessfully chal- multiculturalism folks who ended up a star Master Stylist. Cutting with precision, he pro- lenged President George H. seem to enjoy demonizing Coming from an orphaned back- duced asymmetric coifs attracting W. Bush in the 1992 GOP western values. ground and abandoned by his Hollywood stars, models and sing- primaries, he was given a America today is at a father at age 3, he rose to the ers becoming “king of the cut!” prime time speaker’s spot crossroads like not seen be- pinnacle of success throughout The Beauty Industry is a better at the convention podium. fore. The Republic is still the world! place since Vidal Sassoon devel- To those who disagreed strong but not as strong as Raised in London, he appren- oped his salon, schools and prod- with him, it led to Bush’s 20 years ago and certainly ticed with a hairdresser at age uct lines in a legendary fashion. defeat, to those who agreed not as strong as during 14 during WWII. His vision pro- His famous quote “If you don’t look with him, it spoke to the the years that immediately moted an attitude where women good, we don’t look good” should be very future of this nation. followed World War II. We would not be chained to sets and perms at the mantra for all salons and spas! Buchanan spoke of the have had our share of wars the salon. He opened his first salon in 1954 He will be the most celebrated architect impeding Cultural War since the birth of America. in London. His modern styles introduced us of hair this generation will ever see. May clashing with American tra- We continue to evolve as we to geometric shapes and perms inspiring God bless him and his family. May the leg- ditional values that could grow but that growth had wash and wear cuts. The classic “bob” cut end live on! break up America as we had always been tied to the became one of his signature styles and was Buona giornata and God bless the United known it. In the 20 years shared values of Americans redesigned by a hair cutting technique. States of America! since that speech, much of which had its roots in West- Blunt and geometric shaping brought Vidal — Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull what he spoke about has ern Europe, especially Great happened. More and more we Britain. Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third- as a nation of peoples have Over the lifespan of this generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. seen our values redefined. country, we have sacrificed She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or [email protected]. We have seen new values much in all our wars to pro- replace so called outdated tect America and to uphold ones. We have seen folks our values and all of our free- right up to and inside the doms most of us take for This Morning’s Coming White House who question granted. Every year we cel- by Judean Langone the relevancy of our Consti- ebrate the sacrifices made tutional government and the on our nation’s behalf on This morning’s coming Beckoning like a divine teacher so that finally, the journey Bill of Rights. Memorial Day. We remem- Like a new awakening to come into the new meanings that we were meant to take Like our enduring values, ber who we are and the Rising up like a golden promise of shaded pasts At last begins, with this dawn, Buchanan still speaks truth sacrifices that have gotten Holding hope, giving life to flow into the sweeping summons With birds jubilant singing to power and recently got us to this point in time. Breathing new inspiration into to leave the pastures of old hills Rejoicing with us himself fired for doing so The Cultural War spoken this morning’s magic and roll in the rich greenness this morning in May by MSNBC. Buchanan will of by Pat Buchanan is just as Sanctifying like a baptism of the unexplored realms Now that we have found not remain silent or mince real a war as any other we Waves of rebirth that are at last there “The Way’s” Way his words. The very founda- have fought. And in every tion of America built upon war, there are winners and values from Western Civili- losers. This is a war we can- CROSSWORD PUZZLE zation is now endangered by not lose. Finish the Lyrics A Great Gift for Dad!

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The Band performed for about 30 minutes under the direction of Jeremy Sarzana, Nazzaro Center Band Director and Christo- On Monday, May 21, North End Against pher Romano age 15, assistant band director. Drugs and the Nazzaro Center hosted the After the concert, NEAD as part of their Annual Children’s Band Spring Concert Raymond and Michelina Costa Scholarship and Family Dinner Night at the Nazzaro Program selected the winners of 11 scholar- Center. In photo, L to R: Erin Callahan, ships totaling $7,000.00. Elena D’Elia and Michael D’Elia enjoying Grammar School - 7 Scholarships @ $500 each themselves listening to the band concert. Lane Family Scholarship Over $7,000 in scholarships were awarded Marielle DiPrizio to 11 children at this event. Anonymous Scholarship (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Antonio Romano North End Waterfront.com Scholarship Bobby DeCristoforo Scholarship Nolan Ward Tia Bevilacqua Boston Police Activities League Scholarship MAYOR MENINO JOINS Syndey Russo North End Against Drugs and the Nazzaro Bobby DeCristoforo Scholarship Center contributed $2,000 each to allow the BASS PRO GENE ELLISON FOR JUNE 2 Jordyn Amoroso 11 scholarships to be given out. Other donors Bobby DeCristoforo Scholarship were Bill & Jennifer Lane, Matt Conti - North Tayla Cerqueira End Waterfront.Com, Boston Police Activities FAMILY FISHING DAY Bobby DeCristoforo Scholarship League and two anonymous donations. “We Mayor Thomas M. Menino and professional bass fisher- Jacob Gunderson are already raising money for next year,” said man Gene “The Fishing Machine” Ellison will welcome High School - 2 Scholarships @ $750 each NEAD President John Romano, donations of anglers of all ages to Jamaica Pond for a Family Fishing Bobby DeCristoforo Scholarship any amount towards the scholarship program Day sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Depart- Nick Mustacchio can be made at anytime, checks can be sent ment and Bass Pro Shops on Saturday, June 2, from Bobby DeCristoforo Scholarship to NEAD, 30 North Bennet Street, Boston, MA 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Mikayla Romano 02113. Donations of $500, $750, $1,000 or Free loaner tackle will be available at the boathouse from College - 2 Scholarships @ $1,000 each greater can have a scholarship named after 10:00 am to 12:00 noon along with free bait courtesy of Anonymous Scholarship them, a loved one, or a deceased family P&J Bait in Dorchester. Volunteers from The Fishing Michelle DiPrizio member or friend. Academy will be on hand for assistance. No license is required for children under 15. Youths ages 15 to 17 must have a fishing license, available for free from the state. East Boston Branch Library Upcoming Events ... Adults must have a valid state fishing license. For license information, please visit: www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/ Here at the East Boston “In Cold Blood” by Truman Siena Parish in Charlestown recreation/licensing/licensing_home.htm Branch Library located at 276 Capote. Please feel free to and runs the Harvest on Considered one of the nation’s most popular tournament Meridian Street, East Boston come to the library to check Vine Food pantry. He has anglers, Gene Ellison will have his professional bass boat are providing various activi- out a copy. Then on Monday, received a BA from Stonehill on display with truck and trailer and will offer a demon- ties for all those interested. July 2nd at 6:30 pm we will College, an MBA from Boston stration of fishing techniques along with a raffle for items Please note this isn’t the fi- be hosting local author, Tom College and an MFA in including Plano tackle boxes, Lunkah-Huntah lures and nal listing and will be updated MacDonald author of “The Creative Writing from the Eagle Claw hooks and bobbers. as more events are added. On Charlestown Connection” and University of Southern A Somerville native, Ellison demonstrates and recom- the 25th of June the library will give a reading from the Maine. “The Charlestown mends products and techniques to anglers and families will host a book discussion at same title. MacDonald is the Connection” is his first novel. across the country. He has been very successful in orga- 6:30 pm on “Giovanni’s director of Social ministries An Author signing will nizing dozens of kid’s events each year and increasing Room” by James Baldwin and at St. Mary-St. Catherine of follow. Books will be available participation in outdoor sports and activities. Gene accom- for purchase. Next in the plishes this through television appearances, live demon- month of August the library strations, tournament appearances, teaching seminars will be holding a film series and involvement in kid’s fishing contests. Mattéo Gallo on Marilyn Monroe. Friday, Gene has recently added the title of author to his resume August 3rd the library will with his first children’s book “Teach Me Fishing” designed have a matinee screening of for children and parents who have never fished before to “Ashphalt Jungle” at 2:00 pm, o Appraisals easily get themselves started in America’s favorite family “Clash by Night” showing at sport. Sales & Rentals 2:00 pm, John DeVito will For more information please call (617) 635-4505, visit present a lecture on the www.cityofboston.gov/parks, like us on Facebook, or follow • star and share his favorite us on twitter @BostonParksDept. 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SANTA MARIA Di ANZANO June 3 I am writing this article (steel, glass or ceramic pre- the dog pets it frequently and Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 2 pm especially for my cousin Mar- ferred) a comfortable dog bed that your dog is rewarded at garet, who just got a Golden/ and toys. the end. Your dog’s nails ST. ANTHONY’S of PADULA June 10 Poodle (as in Golden Doodle). 4. Find a good vet in should not touch the ground Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 2 pm Before bringing a new puppy your area and veterinary and your dog should be or dog as a pet into your hospitals. brushed regularly. This will PADRE PIO PROCESSION June 24 home, it’s important to con- 5. Dog-proof your home. Be prevent tangles and reduce Procession Only – North Square sider the following. sure to keep anything that the risk of skin irritation. 1. Owning a dog is a life- may be toxic to your pet out Your vet can help you plan JULY time commitment. (As I have of reach. Key things to look an appropriate grooming been with my human com- out for are poisonous plants, schedule for your particular MADONNA DEL GRAZIE July 8 panion for 12 years) Animals plastic bags and cleaners. dog depending on breed and Procession Only - North Square 2 pm develop deep bonds with you 6. Puppies require house hair type. and your family. Any change training as they will not au- 9. Brush your dog’s teeth ST. ROCCO July 15 in ownership can be ex- tomatically know that the in order to prevent dental tremely traumatic, so you yard, not the house, is the diseases. Three or five times Procession Only - Hanover St. 1 pm should be prepared for the appropriate place to elimi- a week is recommended and ST. JOSEPH July 27, 28, 29 responsibility involved in dog nate. It’s the responsibility your vet can give you a les- ownership. Dog owners need of the owner to house train son as well as recommend Hanover & Battery Sts. to be able to provide shelter, the dog. This requires time, an appropriate toothbrush Sunday Procession 1 pm food, water, medical care lots of patience and a consis- and paste. and love and attention. tent and dedicated regimen. 10. Above all, make sure AUGUST 2. Owning a dog is also 7. Socialize your dog early that owning a dog, particu- a considerable financial com- on by exposing your dog to larly the right dog, is a wise ST. AGRIPPINA August 3, 4, 5 mitment. The average care various people and environ- decision for you, your family Hanover St. & Battery St. for one dog, which includes ments. He/she will become and your living situation. food, supplies and basic med- more stable, happy and con- Good Luck Margaret with Sunday Procession 1 pm ical care, averages $800- fident. Be sure to continue “Raine” she will be the enjoy- Info: Call 617-367-2756 $1,000 a year. Emergency socialization beyond the ment in your life. Be happy MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 10, 11, 12 care can range from $250 to puppy years. 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Be sure ber to Keep our North End Sunday Procession 12 pm long) food and water bowls that whoever is grooming Streets CLEAN! ST. LUCY August 27 Container Garden Program Saturday June 2nd Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm Free Seed, Sow & Grow Programs Hosted by Boston Natural Areas Network SEPTEMBER Containers can be a cre- ST. ROSALIE September 9 ative way for the urban gar- Procession Only - North Square 1 pm dener to grow food, herbs and flowers. Whether you are struggling to make the most MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS of your limited garden space, or simply want to Malden, MA decorate your front steps, SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 10, 11, 12 this program will help you Pearl Street create beautiful and produc- Sunday Procession 1 pm tive container gardens. BNAN stewardship manager Lawrence, MA Karen Chaffee will cover the FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2 techniques used to design, construct and maintain suc- Saints Alfi o, Filadelfo and Cirino cessful container gardens. Common & Union St., Lawrence BNAN’s horticultural ser- Sunday Procession 3 pm ies Seed, Sow & Grow, Con- tainer Gardening program Cambridge Festival will take place from 10:00 am SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 8 - 9 to 12 noon at City Natives, Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge 30 Edgewater Drive, Mat- Info: Call 617-354-7992 tapan. The program is lim- LUCIA ited so Registration is re- R I S T O R A N T E & B A R quired and registering early Fully Insured is recommended. To register Lic #017936 Traditional Italian Cuisine call 617-542-7696 or email [email protected]. The Seed, Sow & Grow hor- 415 Hanover Street, Boston ticultural series is free and 617.367.2353 open to the public and pre- Heating & Air Conditioning sented by BNAN staff, invited Sales, Service & Installation guests, and graduates of 11 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester BNAN’s Master Urban Gar- Ken Shallow dener program. 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President and finds a new family in assisted by his son Domenico, who, billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his sec- when he retired from painting about retary Grace and a lovable mutt MUSEUMS 1785, concentrated on making fin- named Sandy. ished drawings on biblical and mytho- NOW ALL SHOOK UP – August 14–26, JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL logical themes, as well as remarkably 2012. An uproarious new musical fea- LIBRARY AND MUSEUM playful and whimsical scenes of turing the unforgettable hits of Elvis Columbia Point, Boston, MA Venetian daily life. The Museum’s The PLAYING Presley! All Shook Up is the romantic 866-JFK-1960 Milliner’s Shop (above) is one of the and whacky, mixed-up tale of a guitar www.JFKLibrary.org finest of these drawings. Other art- playin’ roustabout who rides into a POVERTY IN AMERICA — June 4, ists in the exhibition include struggling town and turns it upside- 2012. On the 50th anniversary of the Canaletto and the early Piranesi. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN down. With a hilarious story inspired publication of Michael Harring-ton’s by one of Shakespeare’s greatest The Other America, historian and MUSEUM OF SCIENCE comedies and written by Joe DiPietro, Harrington biographer Maurice Isser- 1 Science Park, Boston, MA writer of Memphis, this fun and excit- man joins Peter Edelman, author of 617-723-2500 ing musical guarantees to have you So Rich, So Poor, to discuss the politics www.MOS.org jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes! and persistence of poverty in the U.S. LOST EGYPT: ANCIENT DAVID MCCULLOUGH ON AMER- SECRETS, MODERN SCIENCE — BOSTON OPERA HOUSE ICANS IN PARIS — June 7, 2012. Now through September 3, 2012. A 539 Washington St., Boston, MA David McCullough discusses his lat- new, temporary exhibit that will pro- 617-259-3400 est book, The Greater Journey, about vide visitors with an immersive quest www.BostonOperaHouse.com prominent 19th-century Americans for knowledge that reveals how ar- MAMMA MIA! - June 19 through formative years in Paris. cheologists use modern science and June 24, 2012. Set in a beach technology to uncover and under- resort in the Mediterranean, Mamma MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON stand the ancient civilization of Mia! tells the story of Sophie, a bride- Avenue of the Arts Egypt. Through hands-on challenges, to-be with one wish: to have her 465 Huntington Avenue authentic artifacts, and guidance absent father walk her down the aisle. Boston, Massachusetts from real archeologists, visitors will After reading passages about three old 617-267-9300 unearth the mysteries of Egypt, its lovers in her mom’s diary, Sophie TTY: 617-267-9703 culture and its people. This interac- sends each a wedding invitation in www.MFA.org tive exhibit features a real human hopes of learning which is her dad. THE INVENTION OF FANTASY mummy and animal mummies, as The arrival of the men from her past EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY VENICE — well as scans, forensic facial recon- is surprising to Donna, Sophie’s June 2 through September 30, 2012. structions and for the first time ever, fiercely independent mother, who Venice in the eighteenth century, a life-size rapid prototype of a mummy prides herself on getting through the age of Casanova, was one of the in a stage of “unwrapping.” Visitors MUSEUM OF SCIENCE — Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, life without a man, and highly amus- pleasure centers of Europe, famed for can also explore a recreation of an Modern Science explores how modern archeologists use ing to Donna’s two best gal pals. its theater and opera and its carnival Egyptian tomb and authentic art and The more Sophie and her mother maskers. Even today, the city, when artifacts from the daily life and science and technology to uncover and understand the struggle to find truth and understand- compared with ordinary cities, appears funerary culture of ancient Egypt. people and culture of ancient Egypt. Visitors will be ing, the more it threatens to tear to be a fantasy, a dream, a hallucina- “The interactive nature of this transported to a modern Egyptian street scene where them apart and wreck Sophie’s dream tion. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo’s exhibit makes it a truly unique edu- they learn about some of the archeologists working in wedding. voluptuous painted cloudscapes with cational experience,” said Paul Ley- Egypt today. There, guests will be able to explore the figures opened illusionistic light- den, complex director at RBC Wealth filled vistas in ceilings; his drawings Management. “We are pleased to tools, techniques, science and technologies used at the and prints have a comparable aerial sponsor this exhibit for the Boston Lost City of the Pyramid Builders on the Giza Plateau MOVIES lightness and luminosity. He was community.” and discover fascinating artifacts and prototypes. For further details, see MUSEUM SECTION. BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL (Photo © COSI. Annie the Mummy.) 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston 617-439-7000 ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS world stage 10 years ago with the www.BHH.com 2002 release of Come Away With Me, Boston Harbor Hotel Presents the WYNDHAM HOTEL, ANDOVER Amante experiences this thrilling MUSIC her self-described “moody little Summer in the City Entertainment 123 Old River Rd., Andover, MA sensation as well. record” that introduced a singular Series 1-978-346-9496 TD GARDEN new voice and grew into a global MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT offers www.ATSCommunicationsma.com BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA phenomenon, sweeping the 2003 a chance to revisit Hollywood’s silver AN EVENING OF ITALIAN 136 Massachusetts Avenue 617-624-1050 Grammy Awards. screen and modern classics. The 2012 ROMANCE featuring MICHAEL Boston, MA www.TDGarden.com series begins with a showing on June AMANTE and MARISSA FAMIG- www.Berklee.edu/Events th NEIL DIAMOND – June 23, 2012. CITI PERFORMING ARTS 15 and continues every Friday LIETTI — Saturday, June 9, 2012. FRANCO CORSO: A TRIBUTE TO st Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee CENTER WANG evening through August 31 . In honor Michael Amante is affectionately ANDREA BOCELLI AND FRIENDS — th and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA of its 25 Anniversary, the Boston known as the “People’s Tenor.” He Saturday, September 15. With a voice will take his greatest hits on the (617) 482-9393 Harbor Hotel will feature movies from has been crowned the “Prince of High that melts hearts and instills passion, road on a much-anticipated North www.Citicenter.org 1987 for the month of August. The C’s” for his ability to hit and sustain Franco Corso is the newest Italian American tour. Neil Diamond has EARTH WIND & FIRE — June 12, cool evening breeze and view from the with ease, one of the highest notes of singing sensation in America. His had numerous hits including: 2012 The legendary band embark on terrace of the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille a tenor’s voice. With Michael’s long distinctive and powerful baritone “Forever in Blue Jeans,” “Cherry, their first concert dates of the 2012 set the stage to enjoy these classic history of singing popular Rock and voice has been called elegant and Cherry,” “Sweet Caroline,” “I’m a “Guiding Lights” summer concert films by the sea. Movies begin at dusk. Gospel music, coupled with extensive provocative. With award-winning Believer,” “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman tour. Earth, Wind & Fire’s music con- June 15 The Way We Were; classical Bel-Canto training, he is able singer-songwriter Briana Cash. Soon,” “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” tinues to be among the most plays June 22 Johnny Dangerously; to sing even higher with a strength “Red, Red Wine,” “America” and many songs in the world. The group’s new June 29 The Magnificent Seven; and mastery rarely heard anywhere DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY more. Neil’s musical career spans single, “Guiding Lights” is currently July 6 Yankee Doodle Dandy; in the world. Being able to produce 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA, nearly five decades. 30 on the Billboard Urban Adult Chart. July 13 An American in Paris; these notes consistently within the 617-876-5160 AEROSMITH — July 17 & 19, 2012. Earth, Wind & Fire has performed live July 20 On the Waterfront; July 27 context of a moving line and in www.DanteMass.org America’s greatest rock and roll band, to sold-audiences on every continent Jaws; August 3 Princess Bride; conjunction with a beautiful sound, ASSOCIAZIONE LUCCHESI NEL will start your summer sizzling and and is led by founding members, Philip August 10 Moonstruck; August 17 requires not only talent, but skilled MONDO, BOSTON CHAPTER have you dancing around the fires of Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Planes, Trains & Automobiles; use of technique. The most prolific DINNER DANCE — June 23, 2012. rock n’ roll again. After blowing away Johnson. August 24 Dirty Dancing; August 31 tenor of all time, Luciano Pavarotti, The Associazione Lucchesi Nel audiences in South America and Ja- Roxanne . the “King of High C’s,” once described Mondo, Boston Chapter announces pan, the Bad Boys from Boston are SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB AT THE Movies and performances are sub- the feeling this way: “Excited and it will hold its First Annual Dinner back to rock America’s soul, with The DOUBLETREE Suites by Hilton ject to change, weather permitting. happy, but with a strong undercur- Dance. The event will feature Italian Global Warming Tour. The band cel- Hotel Boston For a complete listing of the City rent of fear. The moment I actually foods, music and wine. Tickets and/ ebrated their fortieth anniversary in 400 Soldiers Field Road, Entertainment Series, please visit hit the note, I almost lose conscious- or memberships can be purchased by 2010 and shows no signs of slowing Boston, MA bhh.com. ness. A physical, animal sensation contacting Franca Richard at 781-729- down anytime soon. This quintessen- 617-562-4111 seizes me. Then I regain control.” 8721 or [email protected]. tial live act truly defined rock and roll www.ScullersJazz.com as we know it, bringing their heart- MANHATTAN TRANSFER — Special Events pounding sound and millions of fans June 26-27, 2012. Enjoy the sounds to their feet over the past four de- of Manhattan Transfer’ with hits TD GARDEN cades. Aerosmith are a living piece of such as Operator, Chanson D’Amour, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA American music history, having sold The Boy from New York City, Route 66 617-624-1050 over 150 million albums worldwide and many more as they celebrate www.TDGarden.com and been inducted into the Rock and their 40th year anniversary tour. THE TRADITION — June 27, Roll Hall of Fame. Cheap Trick will Shows at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm. 2012. The Sports Museum is proud to Newly open the show. announce this year’s honorees for Specializing in the art of celebration “The Tradition.” Celebrating its 11th BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION year, “The Tradition” is the annual RenovatedWedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA THEATER summer event that honors distin- Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. www.LiveNation.com guished New England athletes. Red AN EVENING WITH YANNI NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE Sox Legend Pedro Martinez leads the Convenient location and valet parking makes UNDER THE STARS — Sunday, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA honoree lineup. Also included are Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. June 10, 2012. Of the artists who rose 978-232-7200 Honorees: Alexi Lalas, Jeremy Jacobs, to popularity as part of the new age www.NSMT.org Robert Parish, Chris Ernst and Rodney We are dedicated to the highest level of service and music boom of the 1980s and ’90s, HELLO, DOLLY! — June 12–24, Harrison for the Signature Summer professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. few (if any) enjoyed greater or more 2012. When matchmaker, Dolly Levi, Celebration of Boston Sports. lasting success than Yanni. Compos- is hired to arrange a marriage for the ing and performing instrumental mu- miserly half-a-millionaire, Horace CITY HALL PLAZA sic with a pronounced sense of drama, Vandergelder, she finds him the per- 1 Congress Street, Boston, MA dynamics, and romanticism, Yanni fect mate — herself! But first she must JIMMY FUND SCOOPER BOWL broke through to a significantly larger rejoin the race of life she stopped run- — June 5–7, 2012. Perhaps what is audience than his peers, thanks to ning when she was widowed and win most striking about the now famous adult alternative radio airplay and a the heart of her unsuspecting “hus- ice cream festival is that all ice cream commanding performance style that band-to-be”. Filled with elaborate cos- companies donate all the ice cream, attracted fans through frequent ap- tumes, high-energy choreography and labor, scoopers and products needed pearances on public television as well brimming with joyful tunes, Hello, to make the event happen each year. as world-wide concert tours. Dolly is a delectable treat for all ages. Though they are competitors for 51 NORAH JONES — Sunday, July 1, ANNIE - July 17–29, 2012. One of weeks of the year, during the first 2012. Norah Jones has set a May 1 the world’s best-loved musicals! Annie, week of June they come together to release date for Little Broken Hearts tells the charming story of a spunky create an event that is now known as (Blue Note/EMI), her stunning new Depression-Era orphan determined to the “unofficial start of summer” in New album produced by Danger Mouse (aka find her parents, who abandoned her England. Most of the companies that Brian Burton). Jones has also re- years ago on the doorstep of a New participated in 2011 have been an vealed the album cover and track list- York City orphanage run by the cruel, integral part of the event for more ing of the 12-song set, which features embittered Miss Hannigan. In her fun than 10 years; Brigham’s is the only 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA original songs co-written by Jones and filled adventures, Annie foils Miss company that has been involved since Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com Burton. Jones first emerged on the Hannigan’s schemes, befriends the the event’s inception. 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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani HAPPY BELATED citywide vote on whether to “NO EASTIE CASINO” NOW FELICITY follow-up ‘Father of the Bride BIRTHDAY TO NEFFO have a casino inside the City HOLDING NEIGHBORHOOD SEASONS ONE + TWO Part II.” Things get out Greetings go out to Neffo of Boston. Suffolk Downs MEETINGS (3-DVD) of hand for befuddled father Cappuccio of East Boston on over in my neighborhood in Now that the Foxboro ca- Lionsgate George Banks (Steve Mar- his recent May 17th birthday. Eastie is hoping to snag a sino plan appears to have Season One: Felicity tin) when his young daugh- DONNA SUMMER WAS casino license. One of the been shot down by recent Porter’s (Keri Russell) life ter unexpectedly announces ALWAYS ONE OF US requirements to getting a li- elections of two new mem- changes at her high school her plans to wed. Life gets When I heard that Donna cense includes a resident bers of the Board of Select- graduation, when she asks even crazier in the side- Summer, the Queen of sign off. In the case of Bos- men who ran on an anti- her longtime crush Ben splitting sequel when his Disco had passed away leav- ton, that would mean a vote casino platform, all eyes Covington (Scott Speedman), daughter and his wife (Diane ing the world’s stage at age of the ward where the ca- moved northward to Suffolk to sign her yearbook. Pow- Keaton) both announce that 63, I remembered back sino would be located unless Downs in East Boston. Re- ered by a few scribbled words, they are pregnant and years ago when she was still the mayor and city council cently, I attended a meeting Felicity ditches her college George desperately tries to known as LaDonna Gaines decide on a citywide vote. from casino opponents from plans and follows Ben to the capture the wild and crazy from Parker Hill Street in “I think, the whole city the “No Eastie Casino” ac- University of New York. days of his youth. Heart- Mission Hill. She was a ought to vote on it actually,” tion committee. More than Felicity experiences her warming and hilarious, this Roxbury girl and it always says Ray Flynn; “All of Bos- 80 folks mostly from East freshman year of college in is a pair of fantastic family bothered me when folks said ton ought to vote on it. And Boston and a few others from New York City, complete with entertainment. she grew up in Dorchester. if all of Boston is voting on Chelsea, Winthrop and Re- difficult classes, a night- ONE FOR THE MONEY I knew better as a former it, I am going to vote no.” vere showed up to listen to mare roommate and a gor- (Blu-ray) Roxbury boy myself. Mayor Menino has stated he the discussion and speak on geous resident advisor Noel Lionsgate My sister-in-law Tanya favors an East Boston-only the issue. I found the meet- (Scott Foley). Season Two: Stephanie Plum (Kather- Whaley before she was my vote. ing quite informative and ap- Returning to New York for ine Heigl) is a bright, attrac- sister-in-law grew up in Mis- GOLDEN AGE MOTHER’S preciated the presentation. her sophomore year of col- tive, confident woman whose sion Hill. She was friendly DAY LUNCHEON Personally, I have not yet lege, Felicity adopts a new entire life has just taken a with Summer’s sister Linda, GREAT AS USUAL formed an opinion on the attitude and new haircut sudden turn — in the totally who I met a number of times The latest Golden Age idea of a casino coming to following her breakup from wrong direction. Newly di- at Mission Hill parties back Club’s Mother’s Day lun- Suffolk Downs. I want to high school love, Ben. vorced and recently laid off, in the day. cheon once again was a hear more of the pros and Amidst changing her major the only work she can scrape The last time I saw Donna huge success over at cons on this issue before from premed to art, Felicity up is a dead-end job at her Summer singing was last Spinelli’s in Day Square. stating my opinion. The finds that she’s opened her- sleazy cousin’s bail bond of- summer at Bank of America Great food, music, dancing anti-casino folks presented self up to a whole new world fice. But when her first big Pavilion. It was one of her and free roses handed out by its agenda well and I await of relationships, heartache assignment involves track- all-time best performances. Eastie’s politicians to all the an informational meeting by and campus politics. ing down an on-the-lam ex- Non-stop Donna Summer! mothers in the audience. those supporting an East DROP DEAD DIVA - flame (Jason O’Mara), this She displayed that non-stop What could be better, huh? Boston casino. People can’t THIRD SEASON tough-as-nails lady bounty energy of hers. It brought Oh, by the way, a number of make an informed decision (3-DVD) hunter will be redefining the me back to those long ago members from the Knights without hearing from both Sony Pictures Home Ent. meaning of hot pursuit in days when she was setting of Dunkin’ Donuts attended sides. It would behoove those Acclaimed by critics and this thrill-packed action sail on her successful life such as Marie and Jerry who support the casino to adored by viewers, the daz- comedy. Blu-ray specials in the music business. She Deneumoustier, as well as come to the community and zling third season of ‘Drop feature a behind the scenes always considered Boston Joanne and Peter Cardinale. explain their point of view to Dead Diva’ is the most featurette, plus ‘Bond Girls: her home. I enjoyed her con- MT. CARMEL CATHOLICS us. delightful and deliciously Kicking A—,’ and a gag reel. cert last summer and she GATHER ON SUNDAYS ITALIAN EXPRESS TO funny yet! When forced to ACCIDENT seemed to enjoy it all just STILL BE FEATURED ON play wedding planner for her (Blu-ray) like us. Her voice has been The TV cameras and re- “DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND former fiancé’s nuptials, Shout! Factory silenced but her memory will porters have gone but the DIVES” SOON fighting courtroom cases Self-styled “accident cho- live on. former vigilers at Mt. Carmel Recently, host Guy Fieri from breast implant surgery reographer,” Ho Kwok-fai, ST. KEVIN’S PROJECT Church, shuttered in Octo- taped an episode of “Diners, gone wrong to a death row “The Brain,” (Louis Koo) is a FAILS TO GET STATE AID ber 2004, who found them- Drive-Ins and Dives” at the inmate finally trying to do professional hit man who The redevelopment of the selves locked out on this Italian Express over in the right, or facing down her own kills his victims by trapping former St. Kevin’s parish recent Patriots’ Day state Point as an upcoming epi- love life issues with suitors, them in well-crafted acci- church property in Uphams holiday still gather to wor- sode of this well-watched both past and present, Jane dents that look like unfortu- Corner hit another road- ship across from the church food show on cable. Did you is living the adventure of two nate mishaps, but are in block when it failed for the on the lawn of the former know that Rino’s was the lifetimes and then some! fact, perfectly staged acts second time to receive state parish convent by the statue first East Boston restaurant DIRTY DANCING of crime. After one mission funding. Also, a number of of Padre Pio. The group has to be featured on Fieri’s COLLECTION goes horribly wrong and costs folks from the community found itself locked out of cable show? Stay tuned as (Blu-ray) one of his men their life, are concerned about the size the church but are still fight- they say. Lionsgate Brain is convinced that and proposed makeup of the ing on right now in Rome THE “TAN MAN” GETS Double your pleasure as someone out there is plot- church-owned property. The with an appeal to the GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD you celebrate the 25th anni- ting to terminate him and Boston Archdiocese’s Plan- Vatican Supreme Court. As Gigi Reppucci is the month versary of ‘Dirty Dancing’ by his team. Paranoia creeps ning Office of Urban Affairs Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t of May winner of the Good enjoying the original, plus in, causing Brain to walk the is spearheading the project over until it’s over.” Neighbor Recognition Award its sequel ‘Dirty Dancing: thin line between reality through the St. Kevin’s Lim- “TAKEN INN BY THE which was presented to him Havana Nights’ starring and delusion. To keep his ited Partnership and are GOVERNMENT” by the NEWRA Clean Streets Diego Luna and Romola sanity and his life, he must assessing their options at National syndicated col- Committee. Gigi besides be- Garai. Patrick Swayze and stay a step ahead of his foe this time and most likely umnist George Will had a ing the “Tan Man” from the Jennifer Grey star in the before he makes his next will re-apply for state fund- great commentary in the Mirabella Pool every sum- beloved coming-of-age ‘Dirty move. ing in the fall. The 2.4 acre Boston Sunday Herald, May mer is also equally known Dancing,’ set against the CHUGGINGTON - project includes rehabbing 20 about the plight of Russ as the guy who spruces backdrop of a Catskill Moun- WILSON AND THE ICE the old parochial school and Caswell of Tewksbury, MA up the Polcari Playground tains resort during the sum- CREAM FAIR (DVD) construction of two new and the fight he is fight- with the planting of beauti- mer of 1963. Drawn to the Anchor Bay Ent. buildings. ing against both the U.S. ful flowers and keeping the staff quarters by the sound In this collection, the The project will consist of Department of Justice and area around the Nazzaro of stirring music, vacation- brave young trainee makes 80 residential units, a hoped his local police department, Community Center in great ing 17-year-old Baby (Grey) a special delivery to the ice for new public library and which are attempting to shape. Congrats, Gigi! On meets rebellious Johnny cream fair, helps Frostini will have an affordable hous- seize his Motel Caswell, the same note a “Thank You” (Swayze), the hotel dance create a new flavor for the ing focus. which was built by his father goes out to Clark from the instructor, who is as experi- mayor’s banquet and tries Many nearby residents back in 1955. This is a must Nazzaro Center for all his enced as Baby is naive. Baby to prevent a massive ice have serious questions about read for anyone who believes hard work too. becomes Johnny’s pupil in cream meltdown on the how this project fits into the in our constitutional gov- SPEAKING OF THE POOL dance — and in love — in hottest day of the year. surrounding neighborhood ernment. As Will concluded It is time to re-up for the this heartwarming, spirit- There’s fun in the ice cream and are also concerned about in his opine, “James Madi- Mirabella Pool once again. lifting movie that continues factory, a brave rescue at the traffic and parking. State son warned (in Federalist 48) Sign-ups began May 16 at to captivate generations Safari Park and an adven- Representative Carlos Hen- that government power ‘is the Nazzaro Center. If you of movie fans around the ture in the ice caves. Along- riquez, (D-Dorchester) says of an encroaching nature.’ If sign up before opening pool world. Blu-ray disc version is side good friends as Koko he hopes to see more dia- unresisted, it produces iniq- day, you can save money loaded with special features and Brewster, and helpful logue between the develop- uitous sharing of other on adult and young adult and music! chuggers like Old Puffer ers and the community. people’s property.” rates. If you have any ques- FATHER OF THE BRIDE Pete and Mtambo, they learn St. Kevin’s Parish was Go online to the Boston tions, call the Nazzaro Cen- (3-Blu-ray) lessons about responsibility, founded in 1945 and closed Herald and check out Will’s ter at 617-635-5166. Tenta- Buena Vista Home Ent. cooperation, paying atten- in 2008. opinion on what is happen- tive opening day is Saturday, Celebrate the platinum tion, overcoming fear and FLYNN CALLS FOR ing up in Tewksbury. June 23 at 11:00 am. So anniversary (20 years) of the so much more! Preschoolers CITYWIDE CASINO VOTE It is a shocking story that don’t be late to register for comedy classic ‘Father of the will enjoy this ‘on track’ Former Mayor Ray Flynn shouldn’t be happening in another summer of North Bride,’ plus the uproarious treat! says the city should hold a America! End fun. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 1, 2012 Page 9

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Ah, June 1! Born on this day, Marilyn “The main Monroe! Well, Monroe left us in 1962, at the object of reli- STUFFED QUAHOGS age of 36, from a drug overdose. Marilyn gion is not to Monroe is now resting at Westwood Village get a man ALLA SALEMITANA Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California. into heaven, 6 quahogs ¾ cup of crushed tomato Other notables who passed away on this date, but to get ¾ cup of plain breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon parsley actor Leslie Howard and Helen Keller, heaven into him.” 1 tablespoon Romano grated Red or black pepper author and campaigner for the blind and Some people repent of their sins by thank- cheese (optional) deaf, 1968. ing the Lord they aren’t half as bad as some 2 or three small garlic cloves Olive oil Attending your own funeral, after Hamdi of their neighbors. chopped Salt (optional) Hafez al-Nubi, a 28-year-old Egyptian was We learned recently America’s personal To prepare quahogs for steaming, SCRUB shell under declared dead but regained consciousness financial comfort is at its lowest level since running water to remove all sand and set aside. at his funeral. He celebrated with other Gallup began measuring it a decade ago. Add three cups water in a four quart saucepan. Place pan attendees. 39% of Americans say they do not have on stove over medium heat, cover and bring water to a boil. Fishy story! Bill Wisth of Wisconsin enough money to live comfortably, up from Remove saucepan from stove. Carefully place washed qua- picketed a restaurant that asked him to 34% last year and 24% in 2002. hogs into water. Cover and return to stove over medium leave its all-you-can-eat fish fry when he Verbatim! If feeling better and living heat to boil. Quahog shells will separate slightly after a few had 12 filets. “It’s false advertising,” said the longer aren’t enough, here’s another rea- minutes of boiling. As soon as the shells show signs of sepa- 350-pound Wisth. “We asked for more fish, son to fight the battle of the bulge: accord- rating, remove pan from stove. Take quahogs out of water and they refused to give us more fish.” ing to HealthDay, obese Americans have and save liquid.* Bow wow! A New York man has spent smaller paychecks than those who aren’t In a bowl, combine bread crumbs with grated cheese, $60,000 in a custody battle over a dog. Craig overweight. George Washington University chopped garlic, parsley, and black or red pepper. Set aside. Dershowitz, 34, says he’s cleaned out his researchers found that average annual in- When quahogs cool enough to be handled take them out, life savings in the legal battle over “my son,” comes are $8,666 less for obese women and one at the time. If it is difficult to separate the shell, take a puggle called Knuckles that his ex-girl- $4,772 less for obese men, compared to nor- a sharp, short bladed knife, and carefully insert the blade friend took to California. Dershowitz says mal weight workers. Researchers also found into center of thicker back end of quahog to separate the Knuckles can’t be happy there because he that “the average annual costs of being top and bottom shells. Place meat of quahog in a bowl. Set “hates water” and “loved New York.” obese were $4,879 for a woman and $2,646 shells aside separately. Dummies, after the police department in for a man. Those figures include indirect On a cutting board cut quahog meat into pieces. Place a Fort Lee, New Jersey, responded to a grow- costs such as lost productivity and direct full tablespoon of chopped quahog meat into each half-shell. ing number of pedestrian injuries and expenses such as medical care.” Add a full tablespoon of crushed tomato and *a tablespoon deaths by issuing tickets with $85 fines for Are you awake? Nearly one in three or two of liquid saved from first boil of quahogs. Top each texting while jaywalking. In one month, 117 American workers is sleep-deprived and the shell with a tablespoon of bread crumb mix. Add a few drops tickets have been issued. resulting epidemic of drowsiness is caus- of olive oil over each stuffed shell. Bake these on a baking Head banging, after Mikael Akerfeldt, lead ing serious injuries and health problems. A tray in a preheated 400 F oven for fifteen to twenty min- singer of Swedish death metal band Opeth, new report by the Centers for Disease Con- utes. Check frequently. These bake quickly. had to cancel a show in Minnesota when trol and Prevention shows that more than he cracked open his head on the tour bus 40 million workers in the U.S. get less than Each time I prepare stuffed quahogs, I find my mind wan- while trying to retrieve fresh underwear the minimum six hours of sleep per night dering to places where I spent splendid moments digging with from his suitcase. Akerfeldt told fans:”Wish that doctors recommend. Lack of sleep has my little shovel as a child or by hand on low-tide flats in later the story was more rock and roll, believe been linked to an increased risk of obesity, years. We walked quite a distance to find quahogs. What me.” cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It can amazed me most was that even if we only found two, four or Boston police are warning residents of also impair attention and short term six, we were happy with our find. It was always exciting Chinatown to beware a thieving gang of memory, posing particularly dangerous whether we were in Lynn Beach, Plymouth area, Wollaston female hypnotists. In one incident, say problems for medical workers and those Beach or a beach in Gloucester. police, the group approached an elderly driving and operating heavy machinery. woman, made small talk in Cantonese and Researchers estimate that sleepiness then hypnotized her. She was handed a bag causes 20 percent of traffic accidents and Vita can be reached at [email protected] and told to loot her own home of valuables plays a role in thousands of fatal on-the-job — in this case all her jewelry and $160,000 mishaps each year. in cash — and turn them over to the hypno- The wide-awake Steven Sebestyen, says, LEGAL NOTICE tists in a park. “If anyone asks me for “If plenty of sleep is an aid to good looks, it MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY directions, I’m not going to respond,” said seems that a considerable number of people NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Georgiana Tam of Boston’s Asian-American are suffering from insomnia.” Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1230-C1, NORTH SERVICE AREA FENCE, LOGAN Civic Association. Steven’s attractive and astute wife, INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Meow! Meow! A cat got stuck inside a Theresa, says, “Oversleeping is a mighty Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time washing machine and somehow survived poor way to make your dreams come true.” on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be a full wash cycle. Karin Bennett, of The never sleepy looking Tom Analetto of opened and read publicly. NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS Johannesburg, South Africa, couldn’t find Medford, says, “The trouble with alarm DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON her cat, Tabitha, despite searching all over, clocks is that they always go off when you’re WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012. but then spotted the cat’s wet, furry face asleep.” The work includes INSTALLATION OF CHAIN LINK FENCE IN CONCRETE AND POST DRIVEN, looking out through the glass of the wash- Wee bit of Italian-American history. In PEDESTRIAN GATE INSTALLATION, AND CLEANUP OF THIRTY FOOT WIDE AREA ALONG ing machine’s front door. Tabitha apparently 1969, Rocco Petrone was a director of NASA’s PROPOSED FENCE LINE. Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2012. crept into the machine before Bennett Apollo Space Program when a “giant step for The estimated contract cost is $200,000.00. started it and survived more than an hour mankind” is taken on the moon’s surface. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital of soaking, tumbling, and drying. “The vet In 1971, Frank Rizzo, the tough-talking son Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may told me that she had lost seven of her nine of Calabrian immigrants and ex-police com- issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. lives,” Bennett said. missioner in the “City of Brotherly Love,” A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit For you heavy drinkers! Unfortunately was elected the first Italian-American mayor equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, there is no quick way to sober up — not cold of Philadelphia. or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the showers, fresh air, or black coffee. Alcohol Show business reminiscing with the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do will stay in your body until it is broken down stately musicologist Albert Natale. Com- business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful by your liver and eventually leaves your body poser George Gershwin had no interest in performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. through breath, sweat and urine. music until his family acquired a piano The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Carlo Scostumato claims a boozer insisted when he was 12 years old. His first hit was payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages that his liquor bill was deductible as a medi- “Swanee,” with lyrics by Irving Caesar, in to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General cal expense. “My friends and I drink to each 1919. Because of food allergies, Carol Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum other’s health.” Channing takes organic food and boiled wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner The astute Mona-Lisa Cappuccio, says, “It water with her whenever she’s traveling. of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. is useless for alcoholics to worry about the The Chordettes, a barber shop-harmony The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance future for there will soon be no future for female vocal quartet, were formed in 1949 and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00. Said policy them to worry about.” in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, originally as a shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for The great Joe Albano of Revere, says, “If folk-oriented group. Their biggest hit was complete details. you drink like a fish, swim - don’t drive.” “Mr. Sandman” in 1954. The oldest person This Contract is subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority Holy stuff! The number of Mormons in the to be awarded an Oscar is George Burns. At contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s U.S. grew by 45 percent to 6.1 million age 80, George won a Best Supporting Actor Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). between 2000 and 2010, according to a new for “The Sunshine Boys” (1975). At age 10, The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior study by the Association of Religious Data Tatum O’Neal became the youngest person to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such Archives. The census found that the num- to win an Oscar. She received it as Best certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. ber of Catholics, the largest single faith, Supporting Actress in “Paper Moon” (1973). Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs declined 5 percent to 58.9 million during the The original title of Broadway’s “Oklahoma” Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. decade. was “Away We Go.” And shortly after Frank A man may attend church services regu- Sinatra joined his band, Tommy Dorsey was MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY larly, but this does not necessarily mean predicting that someday Frank would be as DAVID S. MACKEY he attends religiously. successful as Bing Crosby. INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 06/01/12 Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald, says, AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 1, 2012

Before I begin this week’s army air corps. Soon, they column, I want to wish were gone. After basic train- Uncle Gino a happy birthday. ing, Uncle Gino was as- Lou Conitni, affectionately signed to the 5th Air Force referred to as “Uncle Gino,” and sent to fight in the will be 95 next week. Pacific. Uncle Nick lucked He is the last of the chil- out. He auditioned for the dren of Nanna and Babbo- Andre Kostelanetz Orches- nonno that represented the tra, which was stationed at first generation of the fam- from them until I came worked on it. Little did any- tires. Once the war started, the Newport Naval Base. He ily born in America. Fortu- along and then moved back one know that a generation they weren’t available. spent the duration of the nately, he is in good health to Nanna and Babbononno’s later, his son (yours truly) At dinner, the family war playing sax and clarinet and is enjoying retirement place in East Boston. would spend ten years as an talked about the war. The in the band that serenaded with his wife, Ninna. Their Babbononno had made an usher at the same place. men of the family knew the return of our war ships children, Richard and Donna, apartment on the third floor When Dad decided to ac- that they would have to do and played the social func- are close by and with their of the house and Uncle Paul, cept a day job due to the war, their part to help the Ameri- tions for the navy brass. kids, represent the extended his oldest son, his wife, Aunt he said yes to teaching ma- can cause and discussed Dad had thought about family concept that is so Eleanor and their children, chine shop and shop math at what each wanted to do. joining the marines, but he much a part of our Italo cousins Paula and Ellie. The his old alma mater, East Babbononno would have waited. One day his princi- American culture. To my house was big enough for my Boston High School. A voca- another glass of wine and pal asked him to step outside dear uncle, “Felice compleano folks to have a bedroom of tional program graduate with curse Mussolini and his Fas- the EBHS machine shop and e cienti ani.” their own and I had a child’s seven years experience in a cist government. He hated speak to a couple of gentle- Last week, I was talking room that doubled as a specific trade was allowed to the Germans and considered men. Then turned out to about the family in the early music studio during the teach that trade in public them the barbarians that be members of the OSS, ’40s. Dad and Uncle Nick daytime hours. schools without a college brought the Roman Empire the forerunner to today’s had been on the road with Just as the war started, degree; just the vocational to its knees. After Pearl CIA. They were looking for the big bands of the swing Babbononno was working experience was enough. Dad Harbor, he added the Japa- someone to interrogate era in the ’30s, but headed as a furniture maker by day thought it would be a tempo- nese to his hate list. Every- Italian war prisoners, many home when a war seemed and a musician by night, rary position until the war one at the dinner table of whom were brought to eminent. Uncle Nick played Uncle Paul as a printer was over, but conversations listened to what the men of Boston and housed at forts with Boston’s society bands during the day and he too, with a close friend would the family had to say about on some of our harbor is- just about every night of the a musician at night. Dad change his mind. Gordon the war. The next thing I lands and at the long-closed week. Dad joined the Jimmy decided to go to work days, Seabury was a business knew, Uncles Nick and Gino immigration station on Mar- McHale Orchestra and played something he hadn’t done exec during the day and a were in uniform. ginal Street in East Boston. six nights a week in a night- since he was right out of musician by night. He and Uncle Nick, to avoid He agreed to join forces with club called the Fife and high school. My father Dad had become close the draft, joined the navy. them which exempted him Drum Room located on the had graduated East Boston friends over the years and This sounded strange to from the active military. lower level of the Hotel High School in 1929. He Gordon’s advice changed Babbononno because his These were just a few of Vendome on Commonwealth was in their machine shop Dad’s look into the future. middle son couldn’t even the things I remembered Avenue. program and went to work Gordon told my father that swim. Uncle Gino had gone from when I was a child, and Uncle Nick and Aunt Ada for an iron works by day things were going to be dif- to work at the navy yard I will pick up the story at this lived in the same apartment after graduation. ferent after the war and after graduating from high point next week. GOD BLESS in Allston that they had oc- As a matter of fact, the he should consider playing school and opted for the AMERICA. cupied since marrying in company he worked for put music as a secondary profes- the early 1930s. Mom and up the superstructure for sion, as things would prob- LEGAL NOTICE Dad lived around the corner the Seville Theater and Dad ably change once the ser- vicemen came home. Dad MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS took his advice and stayed LEGAL NOTICE Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1220-C1, MISCELLANEOUS ROADWAY REPAIRS, with the Boston Public MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Schools for the next 30 Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS years. Things did slowly Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. W190-C1, MISCELLANEOUS PAVEMENT REPAIRS, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be AT WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS will be received by change in music after the opened and read publicly. the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan war. The big bands gave way NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local to smaller groups and the DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012, immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012. be opened and read publicly. music changed by the early The work includes PAVEMENT MILLING (EXISTING HMA AND CONCRETE) HOT MIX ASPHALT NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE WORCESTER REGIONAL ’50s. And, with the emer- ND PAVING, PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AIRPORT, AIRPORT DIRECTOR’S OFFICE, 2 FLOOR, TERMINAL BUILDING, gence of rock and roll in the EXISTING TRENCH DRAINS, UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS, SIDEWALK REPAIRS, AND PAVEMENT 375 AIRPORT DRIVE, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, AT 10:00 AM ON MARKINGS. THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012. mid ’50s, the whole world of Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2012. The work includes: entertainment headed in a The estimated contract cost is $1,000,000.00. BASE BID: PAVEMENT RECLAMATION, PLACEMENT OF HOT MIX ASHPALT, TACK COAT, different direction. Many of UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF BITUMINOUS CONCRETE Dad’s musician friends who Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may PAVEMENT, ADJUSTMENT OF UTILITY STRUCTURE FRAMES, GRATES AND COVERS, didn’t have day jobs were left INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAINAGE PIPING AND INLET STRUCTURES, PAVEMENT issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. SAW CUTTING AND SEALING, REPAIR AND RESETTING OF EXISTING GRANITE CURBING, by the way side and some A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) APPLICATION OF COAL TAR EMULSION SEAL COAT, AND INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHT even wondered where their percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit POLES AND FIXTURES ON EXISTING CONCRETE BASES. next meal was going to come equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the ADD ALTERNATE NO. 1: REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING CONCRETE LIGHT POLE BASES, from. REFURBISHING AND INSTALLATION OF EXISTING LIGHT POLES. Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY JUNE 6, 2012. I don’t remember living in Allston. My first recollections business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful The estimated contract cost is $580,000.00. performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. of life were at 70 Eutaw Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may Street in East Boston. I payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. played with cousin Paula company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) who was a bit older than I. to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, I remember when her sis- wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the ter, my cousin Ellie, was which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The born and they lived upstairs. of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do If I tap my memory bank, The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00. Said policy performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. I can remember being in shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials a high chair in Nanna’s the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety complete details. company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages kitchen. It was New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1941. I This contract is subject to a Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise participation provision to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General requiring that not less than TWELVE PERCENT (12%) of the Contract be performed by minority and Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum was three years old and the women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, family was waiting for Dad familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. and Uncle Nick to come This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance home from their New Years contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of THREE MILLION DOLLARS Eve jobs. 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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) by Barack Obama’s book yet made little attempt to do The Book on Greed EXTRA Innings publicist who wrote in a 1991 anything but blame Scott “As for greed: Between Innings bio of the future president Brown, the Republicans, con- hunger for money and hun- by Sal Giarratani that he was born in Kenya. servative talk radio and the ger for power, the latter is Lots of birthers jumped all Boston Herald for creating a incomparably more frighten- Two Former Sox Hurlers both fame and notoriety. over this story but for all the fake issue, almost as fake ing. It is noteworthy that Still Hurling Canceso says he has “a real wrong reasons. I personally as one of her recipes in “Pow none of the 20th century’s On May 16, Jamie Moyer bad addiction to baseball” and believe Obama was born in Wow Chow” that called for monsters — Lenin, Hitler, handcuffed the Diamond- this season there’s no more the United States of America mayo and crabmeat. Stalin, Mao — were preoccu- backs by pitching into the big money. He signed a two- but I also think he liked be- Good news out there for pied with material gain. seventh inning, walking two year deal worth in the vicin- ing mentioned in that publi- Democrats upset with all They loved power much and striking out five. His ity of $1,000-$2,000 per cist little book as a native of these perceived phoniness of more than money. And that record is now 2-3 with a 4.20 month. His addiction to base- Kenya. As Michael Graham Princess Busted Tale is that is why the left is much more ERA which is not bad for a ball has even led him to play- said on the day this story there is another Democrat frightening than the right. guy who is 49 years old. ing softball in some men’s broke, “the president may still running against her and It craves power.” Meanwhile, the day prior to leagues. Canceso earned have only been trying to sell hoping to get on the primary – Dennis Prager, Moyer’s win, Derek Lowe more than $45 million in his copies of his first book back ballot for U.S. Senate in the conservative columnist who plays for the Cleveland big league career including when he was the president name of Marisa DiFranco Next Time Indians won his sixth game those two years at Fenway of the Harvard Law School who says, “We need a Demo- Don’t Abuse Snakes of the season. His record is with the Red Sox back in Review. I think he thought it cratic nominee who can When a customer at a right now an Impressive 6-1 1995 and 1996. In 1988 he would advance his career as define herself and not be Wal-Mart in Washington with a 2.05 ERA. When his was the AL MVP hitting 42 a noted author.” defined by Scott Brown and state reached down to move sinker is sinking, he is Cy home runs and knocking Of course, now Obama’s the GOP machine.” what he thought was a stick Young and thus far this sea- in 124 RBIs for the Oakland people are saying it was Democrat Party chairman in a container of mulch, he son, his sinker ball is sink- Athletics. By the way, he just an oversight by the pub- John Walsh has really no sank his hand into the ing quite nicely for him. was rejected this year by the licist over 20 years ago. choice but to stick with the snake’s fangs. The guy ended Kevin Hickey Pitcher and Mexican League for refusing I’m not buying that theory fake Cherokee because it is up at the emergency room Coach Passes Away to submit to a drug test at all. I think perhaps he too late for somebody new to and Wal-Mart apologized for Kevin Hickey who pitched which is why he is known for was using his race card to jump into this fray. We can the snake bite. However, be- for six seasons with the as many wrong reasons as advance his career wher- only hope that primary fore leaving in the ambu- Chicago White Sox and Bal- right ones. Personally, I ever it went. Of course, he Democratic voters if given a lance he “did a tap dance on timore Orioles before be- always liked him and his didn’t know back in 1991 choice will send Warren back it (the snake) until it was coming a coach with Chi- personality. He seemed to he would someday be in to her teepee at Harvard dead.” I hope PETA doesn’t cago has died at 56 years old. enjoy playing baseball. It is the White House where be- University. print up wanted posters on the A native of Chicago, he had still difficult to dislike him ing born in Kenya is a major Did Biden Pre-empt guy who killed the snake. been a pregame instructor to this day. However, I prob- snafu. Obama on Purpose? Is Hillary for the White Sox since 2004. ably won’t be driving to What About the When Vice President Joe Still Thinking President? As a left-handed pitcher, he Worcester to see him play. Warren Question? Biden recently came out to I heard talk that last year played with Chicago from Four Homers, One Inning The Massachusetts Demo- the public as having “evolved” Bill Clinton was thinking his 1981-83 and in Baltimore On May 21, 1957 the Bos- cratic Party is caught be- on the issue of gay marriage, wife should challenge Obama from 1989-91, compiling a ton Red Sox hit four home tween a rock and a hard did he purposefully do it to in this year’s primaries but 9-14 record, with 17 saves runs in the sixth inning of place with its complete back- beat Obama to the punch and she decided against it. with a 3.91 ERA. He never an 11-0 win over the Cleve- ing of Elizabeth Warren, bet- forcing Obama’s hand? Some Seems there’s no real love played baseball in high land Indians. Gene Mauch ter known to most of us as conservatives think so. Me, lost better Obama and Bubba school but after playing in 16 (who went on to be a great the alleged fake Indian run- I’m not that sure that Biden in private. Remember that inch softball and semipro NL manager), Ted Williams ning for the U.S. Senate. As is that smart. Whatever old song about smiling faces baseball, he was signed by (who could forget him?), Dick the state party convention is reason Biden had, it did sometimes they lie and Chicago after a tryout at Gernert (I forgot him) and just around the corner, party flush out Obama to take his don’t tell the truth? Another Comiskey Park. great third baseman Frank bigwigs appear stuck with public stance as well. Rumor rumor is about Biden being And Now Batting Third Malzone all connected off of her for the whole ride and it has it that Biden and his dumped for Hillary this year. for the Tornados is ... the first 16 pitches thrown could be a ride like that folks were fearful that Obama Final rumor floating around, Jose Canseco is now a 47 by Cal McLish (obviously not which took place two years may try to replace Biden with if Obama gets beaten by year old slugger a long time a good game for him). ago by Martha Coakley. a new running mate and Mitt Romney later this year, removed from his heyday in Moyer Makes More History This Cherokee fable of hers that Biden had to do some- would Hillary get her last Oakland partnering up with The Rockies’ Jamie Moyer appears to be not going away thing to make sure it didn’t chance to run for president Mark McGwire. He is now a lost to the Miami Marlins on anytime soon and the happen. in 2016? member of the Worcester May 21 bringing his record Warren people have as of Speaking of Liberal Bias? Uncle Omar is Back on the Tornados in the Can-Am thus far this season to 2-4 What About Road Behind the Wheel League. Last night (May 21) with a 4.99 ERA. However, Catholic Colleges? President Obama’s illegal his team beat the Quebec when he walked out to the LEGAL NOTICE Georgetown University’s alien Uncle Omar is once Capitales 5-3 in Worcester’s mound in Miami, he was th Commonwealth of Massachusetts recent invitation to U.S. again behind the wheel Hanover Insurance Park at playing his 50 baseball The Trial Court Health and Human Services legally able to drive in this Fitton Field. He hit 462 home park. This seems to be an Middlesex Probate and Family Court Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, state and wherever else he runs in the major leagues all-time record never to be 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 to deliver this year’s com- wishes to go. Lawmakers are mostly during the steroid broken by any pitcher in the Docket No. MI12P2315EA mencement speech is an very upset by it all. Why did era which brought him history of this game. Estate of inappropriate choice for this RMV officials hand him a ELIZABETH A CLARK Jesuit University. Why do license on May 15 when he a/k/a BETTY CLARK, Catholic institutions of showed up to get one despite ELIZABETH CLARK Date of Death May 10, 2012 higher learning select many having been illegally in CITATION ON PETITION FOR times prominent Catholics this country for 20 years? FORMAL ADJUDICATION who in their public life in- Worcester County Sheriff To all interested persons: sult, mock or belittle Catho- Lewis Evangelidis said, “It A Petition has been filed by Kathleen lic values? It has happened defied common sense. I Mahoney of Woburn MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of before and will happen again can’t comprehend how the testacy and for such other relief as requested and you don’t have to be psy- president’s uncle can have in the Petition. chic medium John Edward to his license reinstated while And also requesting that Kathleen Mahoney of Woburn MA be appointed as Per- know that liberal bias seems we’re all quite aware of his sonal Representative(s) of said estate to serve everywhere. immigration status.” Rep. Without Surety on the bond. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You has asked the Registry to have a right to object to this proceeding. To do LEGAL NOTICE explain its actions in this so, you or your attorney must file a written case. Why isn’t legal resi- appearance and objection at this Court before NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE 10:00 a.m. on June 19, 2012. Notice is hereby given by TODISCO dency in this country a This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, requirement? The RMV says by which you must file a written appearance EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to it has no choice by state and objection if you object to this proceeding. the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, If you fail to file a timely written appearance Section 39A that they will sell the law if he had a valid Social and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objec- following vehicles by private sale Security number. However, tions within thirty (30) days of the return date, on June 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. is that number really a valid action may be taken without further notice to Vehicles are being sold to satisfy you. their garage keeper’s lien for towing, one if he is in this country The estate is being administered under for- storage and notices of sale: illegally? Where is the com- mal procedure by the Personal Representa- tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA mon sense in it all?” Code without supervision by the Court. Inven- VIN: 2T1BR32E13C014539 tory and accounts are not required to be filed 1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with the Court, but recipients are entitled to VIN: 1J4GZ58Y6RC218350 notice regarding the administration from Small Ads 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA What Happens When You the Personal Representative and can petition VIN: 3VWTE29M1XM051060 the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA Get Big of administration. VIN: JN1CA31A2YT214181 Don’t Advertise? WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, 1991 LEXUS LS400 First Justice of this Court. VIN: JT8UF11E9M0091595 Results Nothing! Date: May 22, 2012 1996 HONDA ACCORD For information on advertising in the Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate VIN: 1HGCD5665TA259335 For more information call Run date: 6/1/12 Run dates: 5/18, 5/25 & 6/1/12 617-227-8929 Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. Page 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 1, 2012

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss Words of Wisdom. The Chew - Evette Rios Visits Boston’s North End Here some interesting and his second with Miami items about the Miami Heat after leaving Cleveland. He’s Fighters Have to Eat Good Too. as the Celtics continue to participating in the playoffs Some Ideas? “Ding!” play them in the Eastern for the seventh time. Conference Finals: Oh, and you know that cream pie, red flan- ERIK SPOELSTRA — The there has to be something nel hash, lobster Miami head coach was born about him that doesn’t quite roll, shoestring in the Philippines but raised measure up, especially with fries and Pizza!” in Portland, Oregon. After a sports fans in New England. I’m getting hungry. standout career at Jesuit He is (present tense) a fan of Fighters have to eat High School in that city he the New York Yankees. In well too. went on to play the starting football he likes the Dallas Some ideas to point guard position at the Cowboys. His middle name is kick around. Pro- University of Portland for all Raymone and he wears a mote to the public. four years, graduating with a size 16 sneaker to go with his #1. There are many degree in communications 6-8 height. area fighters the in 1992. DWAYNE WADE went to public would like to Spoelstra can be consid- Marquette, the same school see fighting each ered a “company man” since that Celtics coach Doc Rivers other. Budding ama- he is in his fourth season as attended. Wade was a broad- Joe DeNucci: “I was a kid and my father teurs and profes- head coach of the Heat and casting major, a choice that th Sandy DeNucci used to take me to the New- sionals. Last in his 17 as a member of may lead to additional oppor- ton YMCA where he worked.” Sandy DeNucci Names. “Biosse, the organization. He was tunities once his playing and Louie Barisano both great trainers gave Bianchini, Lopes, Andrade, Amparo, named the head coach on days have ended. Marquette, boxing lessons at the YMCA in Newton. Joe Beatty, Bishop, Clampitt, Constantino, April 28, 2008. But for his located in Milwaukee, may DeNucci turned professional at 17 years of Cabrera, Crowley, Cobbs, Curto, first 13 years with the fran- have been a logical choice age while still in high school and saw Tony Cockerham, Connors, Cabrera, DuLuc, chise he held a variety of for the 6-4 guard, given that DeMarco as his idol. Joe DeNucci trained Doherty, Duda, Dawson, DeGrandis, duties. Hired initially as a his hometown is in Robins, later in his career at the New Garden Gym DeLuca, Downey, Ecklund, Figueroa, video coordinator, he later Illinois — the state just to the in Boston’s North End, Trained by Sammy Estrada, Farina, Flamos, Fiorentino, added titles such as assis- south of Wisconsin. He pres- Fuller and managed by Rip Valenti. Many Kennedy, Long, Gray, Gonsalves, Gardner, tant coach, advance scout ently hosts a free camp for great fighters he remembers at the New Garcia, Gingras, Barbosa, Kielczewski, and director of scouting. For 600 children in his home- Garden Gym. Paul Pender, Pineapple Lessieur, LaFlamme, McAloney, Medina, seven seasons his primary town every summer. Stevenson, Tom McNeeley, amongst many Mullen, Murray, Montella, Murrin, Moy, role was developing game While James is still look- others. Mofford, McCreedy, Navien, Ortiz, O’Brien, plans for upcoming contests. ing for his first NBA title, Tony DeMarco: “The fight game treated O’Connor, Pires, Powers, Rhubelashuiz, In addition, he served as the Wade already has one since him well. You put everything into every fight Rivera, Rosa, Spina, Soto, Spinelli, head coach of the Heat’s he was a member of the you fight.” “You’ve always got to think of win- Silveira, Falowo, Reinhold, Rodriquez, summer league team for Heat’s NBA title team back ning.” “Thinking of winning is a good start Reiss, Traietti, Vendetti, Vazquez, Wabrik, three seasons. And he’s still in 2006, a club that also fea- in everything you do.” “That’s how it is in Walsh, versus many other good opponents. known for his long hours on tured former Celtic Antoine boxing.” #2. X-treme Boxer versus Martial Artist. the job, often pulling all- Walker on the squad. He Bob Benoit: “I wish we could return to the #3. Team Boxing; Teams from Boston, nighters to prepare game also provided financial assis- original eight divisions with one champion Dorchester, Brockton, Lynn, Lowell, Cape plans. tance for the renovation of for each division.” More isn’t always better. Cod, Chelsea, Hyannis, Hyde Park, South We are seeing a lot of him his high school basketball George Maddox: “I don’t think boxing is Boston, North End Boston, Chelmsford, right now and while he may facility. The newly refur- what it used to be. They’re not into it as Cambridge, Oakham, Brighton, Quincy, seem young, he is actually bished D. Wade Court in- much as they used to be in the old days. Somerville, Newton, Brookline, Braintree, in his early 40s — with all cludes a new scoreboard, When we fought, we weren’t afraid to fight Wollaston, Belmont, Rockland, Worcester, that experience of being with sound system projection anyone.” Some of the champions and fight- Milton, New Bedford, Fall River, Malden, the same franchise to guide screen, bleachers and bas- ers of today, still train hard. George wishes Salem, Jamaica Plain, Marshfield, him. So when anyone says ketball flooring. everyone the best. Billerica, Framingham, East Boston, he looks too young, know In his spare time he en- Vinny Marino: “Boxing is one of the few Pittsfield, Dedham, Medford, Sherborn, that appearances can be joys collecting shoes. But we sports that’s worldwide. Less than a dozen Taunton, Leominster and many other cit- deceiving. wonder where do you go to people are controlling the whole sport. There ies and towns I haven’t named in Massa- LeBRON JAMES — Would collect them when you wear should be a worldwide commission. There chusetts and Rhode Island, Maine, Connecti- you believe that he actually size 15? Not to any stores we is no one there to protect the fighter.” cut, New Hampshire and Vermont. #4. Find played another sport in high frequent. His middle name is Words of wisdom to remember and think out date of births of Fight Family Members. school? He did. And he was Tyrone. about. Have group birthday parties at fights. Dis- actually good enough to be an JUWAN HOWARD has I read in Fightnews Cuellar: Oliveira will count tickets to individuals in attendance All-State selection. The sport earned our congratulations. KO “Popo” to honor fight Family Member at birthday was football and he played it It has been some time now Highly respected Boxing trainer Orlando party. Recognize individuals during breaks right through his junior year, but back on April 29, 1995 he Cuellar predicts knockout victory for his between fights and intermission. only foregoing his senior became the first NBA player fighter, undefeated prospect Michael “The State Police Boxing Team will present season on the gridiron to con- to leave school early and still Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira 17-0, 12 KO’s in another action packed boxing show on centrate on basketball. Could graduate on time. He’s an his June 2 versus Brazilian living legend June 14, 2012, at the Sturbridge Host he have played college foot- alumnus of the University of four times world champion Arcelino “Popo” Hotel, Route 20, Sturbridge, MA at 7:30 pm, ball or made an NFL team? Michigan with a degree in Freitas 38-2, 32 KO’s in Uruguay. That “Come on down!” Tickets will be avail- Who knows? But he was cho- general studies. sounds like an interesting match. Oliveira able at the door. Plenty of free parking avail- sen as a First Team All State To get to the arena the 6-8 vs. Freitas. Or call it Freitas vs. Oliveira. able. Competing will be the NYPD, Denver (Ohio) player in sophomore forward has his choice of two Something about that bout makes me think, Police, Mass State Police and Dept. of year — as a wide receiver. Ferrari automobiles. One is and kind of flashback to No. … Not again!!! Corrections. In addition, he did lead his an F430 that is white with a Hmm? I’ll figure it out someday. “Ding!” Devlin Duffers Golf Tournament honor- high school hoops team to black top while the other is a “Ding!” “Ding!” ing Joe Devlin Tuesday, August 21, 2012 three state championships black 599. But his most prized I’m watching “The Chew” - Evette Rios at Wentworth Hills Golf Course, Plainville, and was named the 2003 possession is his boat — visits Boston’s North End. Chef Carla Hall MA. Call Jimmy Devlin at 508-962-9740, National High School Player carrying the name Fab 5. A shares a Boston inspired dessert. This was or at www.devlinduffers.com. RSVP by June of the Year, a capstone award native of Chicago, he is a fan a good show on Tuesday, May 22nd that took 29, 2012 as a player or as a sponsor. after being selected as Ohio’s of the Bears and the Cubs. place in Boston’s North End. I enjoyed this Reminder: Ring 4 Hall of Fame Banquet Mr. Basketball for three years He has indicated that show. Expressed were area unique com- 2013, will be held on April 7, 2013 at Florian in a row. He actually made after his playing career has ments. “Pahk ya cah.” “Pakey.” “Bubbla” and Hall, Dorchester. his pro debut in Boston that concluded he would like to area great meals were shared. “Fried summer. Remember Shaw’s stay in the game via a front clams, clam bakes, three layer Boston Summer League? The Cleve- office position. So, although land Cavaliers entered a Howard’s career is winding team with James on the down (it is his 18th season roster. His first pro practice in the NBA but only his sec- for that team was at the ond with the Heat), there’s a Suffolk University gymna- good chance we’ll be seeing sium on Cambridge Street, him in NBA arenas one way directly across from the Old or another for quite some West Church. The summer time. This spring marks his league games were played at seventh appearance in the UMass-Boston. playoffs over the course of And although it doesn’t that long career. By the way, seem that long ago, he really his middle name is Antonio. is a veteran now. It’s his Enjoy the remainder of the ninth season in the league playoffs.