VOL. 116 - NO. 16 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 20, 2012 $.30 A COPY PATRIOT’S DAY 2012 THE TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL The Old North Church hosted the 237th Anniversary Annual Lantern Ceremony on Sunday, April 15, 2012 that Law and Justice Day Breakfast set in motion the American Revolution — which gave us by Adriana Guida one of the most famous phrases in American history: “One if by land, Two if by sea.” This year, The Old North Church honored the work of the Red Sox Foundation and Massa- chusetts General Hospital’s Home Base Program, which assists veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. The 2012 keynote speaker was General (Ret.) Fred Franks. The lantern carriers were children of soldiers on active duty in Afghanistan.

HONORABLE ASSISTANT DR. KAREN OFFICER EDWARD M. VIOLA DISTRICT ATTORNEY PANETTA ROBERT DeNAPOLI Justice Award MICHAEL FABBRI Public Service Distinguished Law Award Award Service Award The Twenty-Ninth Annual Law and Jus- Medford Court. Since his retirement, Judge tice Day Breakfast sponsored by the Com- Viola has continued his community involve- mission for Social Justice of the Grand Lodge ment as a CCD teacher at St. Patrick’s of Massachusetts, Order Sons of Italy in Church in Watertown. America will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012 This year’s recipient of the “Law Award” at The Crestview, 36 Montvale Avenue, is Assistant District Attorney Michael Woburn, Massachusetts beginning at 9:00 am. Fabbri. ADA Fabbri serves as the Chief Trial The Commission is pleased and honored Counsel for the Middlesex District to announce the following recipients of this Attorney’s Office (MDAO). Over the course year’s awards. of his two-decade long career, he has held The recipient of the “Justice Award” is The several positions in the MDAO, including Honorable Edward M. Viola, Ret. Judge Viola Chief of the Special Investigations Unit, was first appointed as a Special Justice to Deputy Chief of the Appeals and Training Lantern Presentation: Arthur Coviello (Chair, Old North the Natick District Court in April 1973. From Bureau, and Framingham Regional Super- Foundation and Executive Chair, RSA, Security Division that point forward, he served with distinc- visor. He has also served in the Office of of EMC presents the lantern to Gen. (Ret) Frederick M. tion in courts throughout the Common- the Attorney General as an Assistant Attor- Franks, Jr. wealth, presiding over criminal, civil, juve- ney General in the Criminal Bureau, and (Continued on Page 8) nile, and other cases until his retirement as Deputy Chief of the Medicaid Fraud Con- in 1999. He also has the honor of being the News Briefs first Italian-American judge appointed to the (Continued on Page 15) by Sal Giarratani North End to Honor its Historical Prado Can Obama Get Re-elected This Year? and the Sculptor of Paul Revere Sadly, I think he can and might pull it off. According to most polls, the NY Times/CBS poll says, Obama’s approval rate is now 41 percent. CYRUS DALLIN, According to the Washington Post/ABC poll that number is even lower at 38 percent. Either way, HIS PAUL REVERE STATUE AND THE PRADO this president should be facing the same electoral predicament that Jimmy Carter faced in 1980 but Community Celebration: will he? For most of us with eyes to see and ears Sunday, April 29, 2012, 12-4 PM, Paul Revere Mall, Boston’s North End to hear, this Obama Administration can’t seem Public Lecture: to do anything right yet does a great job of spin- th ning with the liberal media’s assistance. Thursday, May 17 , 7:00 PM, Old North Church, Boston’s North End Personally, I think liberals would like to see all Boston’s North End/Waterfront community of us driving tiny little cars and drive them much will host a fair on Sunday afternoon, less. I don’t understand things in Washington. The April 29, from Noon to 4:00 pm, at the Paul price of gasoline goes up because we continue to Revere Mall on Hanover Street in com- be held hostage by our enemies who have oil. The memoration of the great American sculptor only way to drive down the price is to drill for more Cyrus Dallin, his Paul Revere Monument, oil on our soil and to stop being dependent on oil and the Paul Revere Mall, designed by the from countries that basically hate us. However, famed landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff Obama seems to be an enemy of drilling and this and architect Henry Shepley. creates the crisis we now see as prices soar at The public will have the opportunity to the pumps. When the supply is increased, the learn about the perseverance and vision of price must drop. It is called the law of supply and Dallin, Shurcliff, and other individuals who demand. were responsible for planning and preserv- Perhaps, we all should just ride around on bikes ing this public treasure, which is among the or segways? Every time I hear the White House most visited and photographed sites in or Department of Energy sermonize about energy America. Other historical presentations (Continued on Page 13) throughout the afternoon will focus on the Paul Revere Statue (Photo by Matt Conti) patriot Paul Revere, and on the history of Boston’s North End neighborhood. (Continued on Page 10)

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by David Trumbull

Our First, Most Cherished Liberty GETTING THE TROUSSEAU OVER THE TORSO The United States Confer- mandate as unconstitu- Continuing with our cov- parted by using the point of came the signing of the ence of Catholic Bishops re- tional. It is unconstitutional. erage of ancient Roman a spear, reminiscent of the “tabulae nuptiales” or mar- cently published a statement In the early days of our marriages, we are told that old custom of marriage by riage tablet, in the presence on the attacks, by local, state Republic Thomas Jefferson on the day prior to the cer- capture. Lastly, the bride of the “signatores” (wit- and federal government, on assured an order of nuns emony the bride placed all carried a wreath of flowers nesses), while the bride and religious liberty now hap- who served mostly a non- her childhood belongings and sacred herbs which she groom were questioned re- pening across America. Catholic population by run- before the household gods had gathered by herself. The garding their willingness to They cite case after case. ning a hospital, an orphan- and put on a garment called bride’s house was decorated accept the vows. The second • The Obamacare mandate age, and schools that the a “tunica recta” or “regilla.” with wreaths of leaves and part was the giving away of that Catholic institutions principles of the Constitu- This dress was worn at the flowers. Friends and relatives the bride, wherein a married pay for medical proce- tion were a “sure guarantee” wedding in addition to a also assembled for the wed- woman in her first marriage, dures they find morally that their ministry would be “flammeum” the most im- ding. The solemn marriage acting as a “pronuba” or pa- impermissible. free to govern itself accord- portant part of the wedding ceremony was called “con- troness of marriage, led the • The singling out of ing to its own voluntary outfit. The name flammeum fereatio” and it was usually bride up to the bridegroom Christian student groups rules, without interference was derived from the bril- performed in the presence of and joined their right hands. for expulsion from the cam- from the civil authority. th liant yellow or flamelike a “Pontifex Maximus” (high A cake made from spelt puses of public colleges. Such was the law in the 19 color of the garment. It was priest) and at least ten wit- (coarse wheat) was offered to • The banning, as in Mas- century and such was the th large enough to cover her nesses. A sheep was sacri- the gods while both bride and sachusetts and other states, law through the 20 century, st from head to toe, and during ficed and then the omens groom sat side by side on of Catholic organizations and into the 21 century the ceremony it hid her sad were consulted. On these stools that had been covered from assisting in adoptions until the Obama Adminis- expression of virgin modesty. festive occasions, care was with the skin of the poor of children. tration announced that She also wore a woolen belt taken to protect oneself from sheep that had just been • A City of New York “crack- Catholic institutions would or sash which was fastened evil omens. For example sacrificed. A prayer was pro- down” on small Protestant have to operate as Washing- in the style of the “nodus when sacrifices were being nounced and directed to five churches. ton bureaucrats dictated Hercules” or knot of Her- made, silence was com- of the Roman mythological • Actions in several states rather than in according cules. This was intended to manded and the bride’s head gods: Jupiter, Juno, Venus, to prohibit Catholic, Episco- with the teaching of the promote a fruitful union was veiled. Music was played Suadela, and Diana. Next pal, and Methodist churches Catholic Church. because Hercules had many in order to drown out any came the formal congratula- from performing their long- The bishops have an- children. Others say that word that might, by chance tions from the wedding recognized role of providing nounced plans to pursue the knot was a precaution be spoken. Words of forecast, guests and probably the “lira sanctuary for the oppressed. both “legislative and judicial against the “malocchio” or prediction, or future condi- linea,” or parade of the white Intolerance — official efforts to restore respect for evil eye, while still others tion were especially avoided envelopes. This was followed state-sponsored intolerance religious freedom in the say that it represented the at this time, and if the by the “cena nuptialis” (wed- — is on the rise in Ameri- nation.” I am please to say true “lovers knot.” omens were found to be ding dinner) and guess who can to an extent not seen that Massachusetts Senator On the wedding day the favorable, then the marriage picked up the tab??? Right... since the heyday of the Ku Scott Brown supports legis- bride’s hair was arranged in ceremony began. the father of the bride. Klux Klan in the 1920s or lation to restore the reli- six locks which were called The ancient Roman mar- even the period of the “Know gious liberty we had for “sex crines.” Tradition also riage ceremony consisted NEXT WEEK: Nothings” in the mid 1800s. 224 years until August 2011. called for her hair to be of four main parts. First Luna di miele The bishops have char- acterized the Obamacare (Continued on Page 15) MassDEP Announces “RecyclingWorks” in Massachusetts Mayor Menino Invites Residents to New Assistance Program to Help Businesses and Institutions to Increase Recycling 14th Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hours The Massachusetts De- MassDEP and administered been helping businesses Mayor Menino and the Avenue, Mattapan partment of Environmental by the Center for Eco- find practical and affordable Boston Parks and Recre- Friday, May 18 - 9:00– Protection (MassDEP) an- Technology (CET), a non- solutions for reducing waste, ation Department invite 10:00 am. Fallon Field, nounced the “Recycling- profit organization based in recycling and composting for residents to enjoy free infor- 910 South Street, Roslindale Works in Massachusetts” Northampton and Pittsfield. many years. This MassDEP- mational Coffee Hours in Thursday, May 31 - 9:00- program, a new initiative to The program provides a funded program will allow various neighborhood parks 10:00 am. East Boston Sta- provide Massachusetts busi- comprehensive set of state- the Commonwealth to help throughout the city. The an- dium 143 Porter Street, nesses and institutions with wide services, as well as tar- many more businesses nual series is sponsored by East Boston the information and assis- geted business assistance reach their environmental Dunkin’ Donuts. Monday, June 4 - 9:30– tance they need to reduce services. and economic goals.” The Coffee Hours give resi- 10:30 am. Billings Field, waste and recycle more. “The RecyclingWorks pro- Statewide services include dents an opportunity to speak 369 LaGrange Street, West “By increasing recycling, gram is a great opportunity a hotline and e-mail address directly with Mayor Menino Roxbury we reduce the environmen- for businesses to increase to help businesses answer about open space and other Thursday, June 7 - 9:30– tal impacts of waste here in their recycling levels and their questions and either needs in their neighbor- 10:30 am. McKinney Play- the Commonwealth,” said save themselves money,” start new recycling pro- hoods. Through these one- ground, 74 Faneuil Street, Energy and Environmental said MassDEP Commis- grams or improve existing on-one discussions and a Allston Affairs Secretary Richard K. sioner Kenneth Kimmell. programs. RecyclingWorks suggestion box at each site, Friday, June 8 - 9:00- Sullivan Jr., whose office The services offered through also features a web site Mayor Menino looks forward 10:00 am. Fr. Buckley includes MassDEP. “This this innovative program will (www.recyclingworksma.com) to hearing how the City of Playground, 210 West program benefits both busi- put participating businesses that includes a searchable Boston can improve upon Third Street, South Boston nesses and communities on the path to sustainability. recycling service-provider local parks, public areas and Monday, June 11 - 9:30– that are working to pro- “CET is excited to deliver database and guidance ma- city services. 10:30 am. Rev. Loesch Fam- tect our precious natural the RecyclingWorks in terials by material type and All participants will enjoy ily Park, 81 Brent Street, resources.” Massachusetts program,” business sector. coffee and healthy breakfast Dorchester The RecyclingWorks pro- said CET Executive Director The RecyclingWorks pro- treats provided by Dunkin’ Friday, June 22 - 9:30– gram will be funded by John Majercak. “We have gram will also coordinate Donuts. Each family attend- 10:30 am. DeFilippo Play- the Massachusetts Waste- ing will receive a flowering ground, 135 Prince Street, Wise program, a free, volun- plant grown in the city’s North End tary program that provides greenhouses as a gift from Saturday, June 23 - 9:30– All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei networking, tools and guid- Mayor Menino. Residents at 10:30 am. Kittredge Park ance to help businesses to the event will also be eligible 2 Kittredge Street, Roxbury advance their recycling to win a raffle prize package For more information, call initiatives. including a Dunkin’ Donuts (617) 635-4505 or online In addition to the state- gift basket. www.cityofboston.gov/parks wide services, the program Thursday, May 3 - 9:00– will provide site visits, tech- 10:00 am. Peter Looney $ $10.00 BONUS COUPON $ nical assistance and work- Park, 34 Union Street, CASH shops to work with specific Charlestown In Your Gold businesses, business sec- Sunday, May 6 - 12:30– VOTED #1 GUARANTEED BEST PLACE tors, and chamber of com- 2:00 pm. Ringgold Park, 10 TO SELL COINS HIGHEST & JEWELRY PRICE merce partnerships. Short- Ring-gold Street, South End PAID term areas of focus will Tuesday, May 15 - 9:00- include increasing diversion 10:00 am. 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Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Patricia (Flaherty) Puopolo 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 April 1, 1926 - April 13, 2012 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 e-mail: [email protected] Patricia (Flaherty) Puopolo, 86, of Boston’s North End, died on Friday April 13, 2012. Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Daughter of the late Edward V. and Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly Marguerite (Harney) Flaherty, beloved wife Published weekly by of Arthur “Arty” Puopolo, she leaves many Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, loving nieces and nephews. Patricia was Boston, MA 02113 predeceased by her brother Edward and sister USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Jerri Flaherty. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Funeral was held at the Boston Harborside Home, in Boston’s North End on Tuesday, James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma April 17. Visitation was from 9-10:30 am 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Leonard’s Vol. 116 - No. 16 Friday, April 20, 2012 Church. Interment was at the National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: In lieu of flowers her family requests To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: donations in Patricia’s memory be made to: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: St. Leonard’s Parish, 14 North Bennet Street. In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better Boston, MA 02113. than we found it. May She Rest in Peace. GUEST EDITORIAL WHAT ABOUT DENTAL INSURANCE NEAD Raymond & Michelina Costa COVERAGE FOR ALL? by Sal Giarratani Scholarship Program I recently went to my dentist over an aching tooth. I North End Against Drugs Center Youth Concert on We are receiving dona- was sent to an oral surgeon to get it pulled. is kicking off their 2012 May 21st at the Nazzaro Cen- tions on a daily basis, but Questioning my dental insurance coverage, I sched- Raymond & Michelina Costa ter. For application informa- would like to give more schol- uled an appointment to find out the cost of this proce- Scholarship Program. Last tion please contact John arships if possible. The dure. Pulling the tooth was about $200. Knocking me year NEAD gave out $7,250 Romano. support of the North End and out for the tooth pulling, another $600. Of course, you’re in scholarships. Children in NEAD is currently looking Waterfront Community has told you need an implant or your teeth will start shift- Grammar, High School/Prep for sponsors to fund this been appreciated through- ing inside your mouth. Total cost of Procedure? $2,900 School or College/Secondary scholarship. There is no out the years as we know Remember, then you go back to your own dentist for School categories are eli- minimum amount. To date how important education is the crown, another $1,600. This is all for one bad tooth. gible to win a scholarship to scholarship sponsorships to the future of our youth. Right now I am awaiting what my dental insurance will help with their education. have been made by the For additional information, pay. If it isn’t enough, which most likely it won’t, I will North End Against Drugs is following: Boston Police Ac- please contact John Romano live with my aching tooth a little longer. I have no dedicated to helping our tivities League, Compass at (617) 880-9901 or by email choice. This situation is happening every day to some- children stay in school and Planning (Bill & Jennifer at [email protected]. one in America. earn a great education. Lane) and NorthEndWater Checks can be made pay- How many Americans have good dental insurance? Scholarships are selected front.com, and other donors able to NEAD. Please mail How many have no dental insurance? How many like lottery style at the NEAD including North End Against to NEAD, 30 North Bennet myself are underinsured? While everyone is talking Family Dinner/Nazzaro Drugs. Street, Boston, MA 02113. about what the US Supreme Court will decide on Obamacare, no one is talking about the plight of dental insurance coverage in America. I have always wondered why dental insurance has Taste of the North End always been separated from health insurance. Isn’t den- th tal insurance about one’s health or not? How many Celebrate the 18 Anniversary and Elect the Best Bite in the North End health problems are connected to bad teeth and end up The Taste of the North End, one of Boston’s Perkins, Piantedosi Baking, Sysco, Taranta, being costly eventually and then covered by health in- most popular festivals of food, charity, and Terramia, The Living Room, Tresca and surance? If mental health care has finally achieved the the rich history of the neighborhood, is turn- Vito’s. status of parity in health plans and treated like any ing 18 this year, and with this rite of pas- The 18th Taste of the North End takes place other disease by insurers, why is dental care overlooked sage, is asking guests to vote for the best at DCR Steriti Memorial Ice Rink, 561 Com- and separated by health providers and insurers? taste for the first time. Guests can sample mercial Street, Boston, MA on Friday, May The crisis in health care is being driven by both hos- from more than 35 popular North End eat- 4, from 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm. pitals and insurers and the same is obviously true about eries showcasing a wide array of delectable Tickets can be purchased by calling dental health care. I need this tooth of mine pulled but appetizers, cheeses, entrees and desserts, 617-643-8105 or at tasteofthenorthend.org. at the moment it won’t happen if I can’t afford to do what and sip on refreshing libations from area About the Taste of the North End needs to be done. How many Americans live as I do? wine and beer distributors. There will also The Taste of the North End was founded Dental care has changed so much since the days of be a high-end silent auction with hotel and by Donato and Nancy Frattaroli in 1993 as a The Three Stooges pretending to be dentists and using restaurant packages, Boston sporting tick- benefit for Casa Monte Cassino. The dynamite to extract a tooth as Curly once did. The price ets, memorabilia and more, along with a Frattaroli’s became aware of Casa Monte of care keeps rising as both providers and insurers drive special ceremony honoring Dennis Cassino when a family from Italy came into up costs and it is we and our teeth that pay dearly. Seidenberg of the Boston Bruins for his their North End restaurant. The family was charitable work with North End organiza- staying at the CMC while their four daugh- tions. ters received medical attention at Boston’s All proceeds from the event are split be- Children’s Hospital Boston. The Frattaroli’s tween multiple non-profit organizations in were touched by their story and inspired by the North End including elderly, education the mission of the Casa; to provide a place and health programs to help better the en- to stay for impoverished families from tire community; last year over $100,000 was around the world while their children re- raised. This is the third year that North End ceive serious medical attention in Boston. Waterfront Health has partnered with the Over the next few weeks, the Frattaroli’s Frattaroli family to host the event. developed the idea for the Taste of the North This year’s event co-chairs are event End to raise funds to help Casa Monte founder Donato Frattaroli, owner of Lucia Cassino provide its invaluable services. Ristorante, and James Luisi, CEO of North The Frattaroli’s, with the support of the End Waterfront Health. The Master of Cer- North End restaurant community, held the emonies for the 15th year is KISS-108 and First Annual Taste of the North End in the NECN’s Billy Costa, who will receive a spe- basement of St. John School. That first year, cial honor for his commitment to the event. guests were able to try dishes from 15 North In celebration of the event turning legal, End eateries. The success of the event has more restaurants than ever are participat- been incredible. What started in St. John’s ing, including but not limited to: Accardi & moved to the local Coast Guard Base, the Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Son, Al Dente, Albert A. Russo Imports, Inc., New England Aquarium, and finally to the The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Antico Forno, Aragosta, Artu, Bricco, DCR’s Steriti Rink on Commercial Street. Cantina Italiana, Carmelina, Dante, Ducali, The Taste of the North End currently fea- The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily Espresso Plus, Filippo, Fiore, Il Panino, J. tures over 35 restaurants, bakeries and dis- the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. Pace, La Summa, Lucca, Lucia Ristorante, tributors. Since its inception, the Taste of There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via Mamma Maria, Massimino, Mercato del the North End has raised over $450,000 for e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- Mare, Mike’s Pastry, Modern Pastry, Nep- Casa Monte Cassino and other local North addressed, stamped envelope. tune, Pagliuca, Paul W. Marks, Pellino, End charities. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012

East Boston Social Centers Annual Comedy Night THINKING OUT LOUD by Sal Giarratani Memories of Yesterday Onward Well, we are now past into a special place for the Patriot’s Day and Marathon old and new but it also has Monday. Over in Roslindale, priced out many families are my family just celebrated unable to afford the steep two important birthdays, my rents. When I lived on East niece Danikka (April 14) and Springfield Street, the rent my great nephew Jacob, who was $25 a month for a two- indeed is great (April 15). I room fiat. The oil man would recently ran into Ron drive by with his truck, the McIntyre (the guy with that ice man would follow. The great hat on) over in the scissor sharpener guy would Roche Bros. parking lot. blow his horn slowly driving Ron mentioned he was a by the street and then the member of R.O.M.E.O., a guy with the horse and group that meets monthly at wagon selling fruits and Doyle’s in Jamaica Plain. He veggies would yell out about told me the initials stand for his apples, bananas, peppers “Retired Opinion Makers and onions for sale. Eating Out.” I told Ron when Jumpstart to today and I finally put my papers in, I’ll much of my past is gone to think about it. history. I was given a great Front, L to R: Joe Tozza, Sandra Caggiano, Valerie Brauer, Leticia Rave, Debra Cave, I have been out of Roslin- old photo of East Lenox Street Patty Daly and John Kelly. Back, L to R: Tom Tassinari, Peter Scolaro, Christian Teja, dale almost two years now taken over 50 years ago Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero. but still go back often and when I lived at number 76. West Roxbury too where No one lives on that street Friends and supporters of The raffle featured over 30 my sister-in-law lives. My today nor knows its name the East Boston Social Cen- items donated by area busi- old Roxbury friend, Stevie anymore. Fenway Park is ter came out in full force and nesses, as well as a Grand O’Malley from MJ Pizza, is back for its 100lh birthday enjoyed a fun night of laughs Prize of four Red Sox tickets another reason to drive up year. Too bad, the prices I and pizza at Prince House of donated by Ronaldo Rauseo- Belgrade Street. I just re- remember as a kid won’t be Pizza/Giggles for a good Ricupero and a 2nd Prize of upped for another year with returning for the centennial cause. The room was packed two Red Sox tickets donated the Irish Social Club be- bash. I would love to pay and everyone enjoyed catch- by Sarah Connolly! Executive cause I love this group as my 90 cents again for the ing up with friends and hav- Director John Kelly was Uncle Neal Harrington be- bleachers or $1.25 for the ing a few laughs together. assisted by Board member Board members, staff, Valerie Brauer and Devel- fore me did. right field grandstands. friends and family attended opment Director Marisa Di I grew up in Boston back Things that don’t change are the event, and many have Pietro in handing out prizes. in the ’50s and ’60s and still politicians and campaign- remember the old days ing. Jimmy Hennigan just made attending the Social Board member Sandra th Centers’ Pizza and Comedy Caggiano, along with Buddy quite well. I grew up mostly celebrated his 85 birth- Night an annual tradition. Mangini, Rosalie Petralia in the South End lower day. Back when I was a kid Roxbury area between the once again, my State Rep. Six comedians; Johnny Pizzi, and Marie Zinna did a great Comedian Tony V. Greg Howell, Mitch Stinson, job, working very hard sell- Immaculate Conception and was Charlie Iannello and St. Philip’s Church when Artie Januario, Kelly, and ing raffle tickets. A live auc- President Debra Cave. The Charlie and Jimmy were Tony V. really got the crowd tion for a pair of Celtics tick- Social Centers would like to places to live were really so state reps together up on cheering. Prince Pizza’s staff ets donated by Joe Ruggiero thank everyone who at- affordable. The area was Beacon Hill. Both colorful old provided great service and of Ruggiero Family Funeral tended for their generous quite diverse and working school pals. wonderful pizza, as always. Home was conducted by co- support of the Social Cen- class. I also have lived in As a kid, time passed by Many thanks to Steve median Tony V. and the ters and its programming. Dorchester, Charlestown slowly but not so today. I Castraberti and Mike Clark! highest bidder was Board We couldn’t do it without all and now call East Boston can’t believe the Big Apple of you! home. I probably know more Circus has already returned The Social Centers would about the city’s neighbor- to City Hall Plaza for its 2012 like to thank the following hoods than anyone else. stay. It seems like it was businesses and individuals I’ve seen the old and new just being taken down last who donated raffle items and can appreciate both yes- year. Now, it is back. and tickets: Antonia’s at the terday and today. I was down- Speaking of political cam- Beach, Bayside Resort in town recently near Tufts paigns, they never change. Cape Cod, Continental Dry Medical Center and memo- Sometimes we get new faces Cleaning, East Boston Dia- ries started kicking in. and sometimes we get the mond and Gold, Everett When I was a kid, I remem- next generation of the Cooperative Bank, Improv ber getting off the Kneeland same names. Point to Asylum, Isabella Stewart Street bus with my parents make, Suffolk County Court Gardner Museum, Joe and little brother. We would Clerk in the criminal divi- Ruggiero, Jordan’s Imax The- walk into town up lower sion is Maura Hennigan atre, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Washington Street and had who could be confused with Marty’s Furniture, Meridian to pass by numerous night- Jimmy Hennigan. Jimmy is 155 Café, National Amuse- clubs, strip joints and x-rated Maura’s father and she ments, New England movie houses. My father inherited her father’s politi- Aquarium, Peabody Essex would quickly navigate the cal bug. Recently, Maura has Museum, Polished Salon in family past it all. When we been traveling all over the Swampscott, Ronaldo approached the State The- city and county in search of Comedians Artie Januario and Johnny Pizzi Rauseo-Ricupero, Ringling ater, we would cross the votes in the re-election bid. Bros Barnum & Bailey Cir- street to the Cinerama to She is here, there and The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages cus, Sarah Con-nolly, Six avoid all those movie photos everywhere like the Beatles Flags New England, at the State. Back then, my used to sing about. Spinelli’s, and Tom father was always happy When I was a kid, folks Richard Settipane Tassinari. when we closed in on R.H. could buy a cup of coffee All proceeds from this White’s and Jordan Marsh. almost everywhere from Insurance Services event benefit the programs My brother would laugh and small little stores. Today, we say “Nothing good to see have chain coffee where the AUTO HOMEOWNERS TENANTS of the Social Centers, which serve more than 1,000 chil- here.” My father would give cups almost taste better COMMERCIAL dren, families and senior him the look while my than the coffee it is filled citizens each year. The mother laughed. with. 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POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012 Page 5 MARIO PEZZI Italian Aviator-Astronautic Pioneer — How High Can an Italian Fly — by James DiPrima in the “Caproni Ca 161 bi- entered the competition plane powered by a Piaggio including the Americans, motor and a watertight cabin British, Germans and wearing a special electri- French. In 1937, the En- cally heated pressurized suit glishman M. J. Adam was and an airtight helmet, that able to approach the altitude could be compared with of 53,940 feet (16,440m) with today’s modern astronauts. a Bristol Type 138 airplane”. On the ground the Caproni Mario Pezzi rightfully can airplane designers were in be considered an Italian the process of developing a pioneer in aeronautics and astronautics. In addi- tion he was respon- sible for selecting Luigi Broglio, Italian space pioneer, to be Mario Pezzi (1898–1968) the leader in the ITAF Ammunition Mario Pezzi was a young Research Unit. This man of 40 years old, a pilot group led the research in the Italian Air Force, and in rockets and mis- soon to reach an impossible siles which would lead height that no man or Mario Pezzi flight suit. to future work on woman had ever achieved. new version of the plane, space exploration in Italy. Mario was born on Novem- now the Ca161bis. This As a result of Mario Pezzi’s ber 8, 1898. In October, 1917 design consisted of an “air accomplishments man was he joined the Infantry and tight shell, the first one introduced to the mysteries after one year he earned the built in the history of flight”, of high flying planes, space rank of second lieutenant. as an integral part of the suits, space and future ven- We Proudly Announce the Birth of Nine years later in 1926, he biplane From Guidonia- tures into was granted a pilots license. Montecello base in Rome the unknown world of our It only took one year for on October 22, 1938 Pezzi universe. Niall Richard Farrell Mario to rise to the General was able to obtain Staff followed in 1931 by en- a “new world record try into the Cabinet of the of altitude in a Defense Ministry. propeller-driven, On May 7, 1937 Major piston engine air- Mario Pezzi climbed into his craft 56,047 feet biplane and took off from (17,083m) a record Guidonia-Montecello base in height that still Rome and reached an alti- stands today. Record breaking Caproni 161bis tude of 25,000 feet (15,655m) Many countries Biplane.

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The service will begin at 2:00 pm sharp We All Need Them! on Thursday, April 26 at Marina Bay in Quincy, Massachusetts. Ciao Bella, Guest speaker this year will be Capt. Paul I have picked up many W. Bucha, US Army Medal of Honor recipi- kinds of makeup this past ent and past president of the Congressional year and the best way to use Medal of Honor Society. Prior to this service, them! Here is what I found three corners will be dedicated in the City from the experts and myself. of Quincy. At 11:00 am dedication of memo- Tried and true are all these rial square to Major Basil L. Ciriello, USAF facts. at the corner of Connell and Robertson 1. Using a primer after Streets, at 11:45 am dedication of memo- your moisturizer has set in rial square to PFC David A. Pitts, USMC and, is a must. Primer actually lastly at 12:30 pm dedication of memorial smoothes out your skin square to SP4 George W. Underwood, US with a “cheese-cloth” effect Army. making your face appear As a former Quincy resident and some- smoother! I’ve been using one who enlisted in the US Air Force right primer for years. Use alone out of Boston English High back in 1966, I or under foundation. Abso- ates fine lines and sits atop have always found myself in Quincy at this lute magic! the skin’s surface. Clock Tower every April to remember all who 2. Foundation for mature 6. Enhancing shades of fought and those who never came home. As skin should be light and airy, Rose lipstick give off a the Vietnam Veterans Combined Armed not heavy and thick. A foam younger appearance. When Forces state: “Through us, they will live or air-brush spray founda- applying lipstick, dab around forever.” tion should be purchased. the border of your lips mak- Larry Norton, a Vietnam veteran who The advancement in tech- ing the edges soft not giving served in Vietnam many years ago and now nology of these new applica- attention to fine lines is a great friend of mine. He and those he tions gives a flawless look! around your mouth! Every year in April, members of the Viet- works with are always there to remember 3. A liquid illuminating 7. Use washable mascara nam Combat Veterans Combined Armed all who sacrificed their very lives for the rest high lighter (containing since the waterproof is rough Forces come together to honor those who of us. light-reflecting particles) on removing from delicate fought and perished in that war. This year Each year the crowd is amazingly large should be used above blush lashes! marks the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam and still growing all these years because as line; on brow bone and can Well glamazons, that’s just Veterans Clock Tower at Marina Bay which the saying goes: “No one is left behind or be mixed in with foundation a few of the secrets to a has become a daily reminder to all who pass forgotten.” to make skin look radiant younger and better looking and hide flaws! Truly a must! appearance. 4. Use a matte concealer I will be giving a private under eye sweeping from Beauty Talk over lunch and Tourists for an Afternoon inner nose to end of eye. will give out name brands of by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Apply a pale yellow face pow- product I have used and love! der with brush over con- If you are interested call me It was just last week, we first time and try to see what tour already profoundly cealer to make eyes bright for more info! Happy Spring were walking along “little they see. moved by this eloquent me- and youthful. Works every and keep looking marvelous! Prince Street” when we We made our way to the morial and reminded of the time! Buona giornata and God overheard a tourist walking steps of City Hall which is fact that once the North End 5. Use cream blush along bless the United States of behind us exclaim how more or less the northern was a Jewish neighborhood. the cheekbone for a dewy fin- America! much he loved the North End boundary of the North End We walked down Marshall ish. Powder blush exagger- —Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull and how he would love to live and from there we began our Street with its collection of in it. We have often heard little experiment. Immedi- Colonial Buildings past the Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at these words spoken but for ately we were face to face old Ebenezer Hancock House www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetolo- some reason they finally reg- with the dramatic Holocaust and the Union Oyster House, gist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose istered, prompting us to a Memorial and the six col- America’s oldest restaurant hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or little experiment. We rea- umns each bearing one and continued on to Faneuil [email protected]. soned that living in the million serial numbers rep- Hall and the Quincy Market North End all our lives resenting the six million area. We were on the very caused us to become oblivi- Jews who perished under beginning of our tour and LAW OFFICES OF ous to the obvious charms of the Nazi regime. We wan- already impressed by the our neighborhood so we de- dered through the glass tow- sights that we often just FRANK J. CIANO cided, for just an afternoon, ers, said some prayers for breezed past but now, in our to pretend we were tourists the poor souls represented assumed role as tourists, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW visiting the North End for the there and continued on our took time to ponder. DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS We then walked along the CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Greenway where we turned onto Commercial Street, 617-354-9400 then onto Richmond Street Si Parla Italiano finally to North Square and the Paul Revere House. An- 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 chored by Sacred Heart Newly Church, the Square is said Specializing in the art of celebration to be the oldest public square RenovatedWedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, in America. NORTH END Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. 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We made a side trip to visit Saint Leonard Commercial and Personal Needs Church and as in Sacred Heart Church took care to Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers walk the aisles acquainting Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations ourselves with the many Announcements • Business Forms and Documents saints represented. We then headed down — COMPETITIVE PRICES — Hanover to Cross Street 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA doubled back onto 617-227-8929 Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com 617-227-8929 (Continued on Page 12) POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012 Page 7 Guido Vittiglio Honored with Achievement Award for Solidarity Freeway Says ...

Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light- hearted! Thanks. How many of my readers lose weight. The trick is the watch “The Biggest Loser” same as it is for human that is on TV? Here is an weight loss: namely, eat less interesting article should and exercise more. Think my pooch friends be on “The your pet might be Biggest Biggest Loser?” Here are Loser-worthy? some tips to help my pooch Think Mini Meals. Divvy up friends lose weight. Maybe your pet’s food into smaller, my pooch friends are too more frequent feedings, pudgy for their own good. which will distract him or More than half of the U.S. her from the fact that he or dogs, cats are overweight or she’s eating fewer calories. Guido Vittiglio, President and co-founder of the Casa Monte Cassino was honored obese, according to new data What should my dear with the Achievement Award for Solidarity by the Consul General of Italy Giuseppe from the Association for Pet overweight pooch friends Pastorelli for his philanthropy and community service. Guido and his late brother Obesity Prevention (APOP). be eating? Freddie founded the Casa Monte Cassino located at 11 Tileston Street in the North What’s worse, the number of Skip Snacks. find non-food End 25 years ago. To date, the home has hosted several hundred children from all obese pets has been in- ways to reward your pet. around the world who came to Boston for medical treatment. In the first quarter of creasing steadily in recent Think toys and cuddles, not 2012, the Casa Monte Cassino was host to children and their families that came from years; from 2007 to 2010, the biscuits and treats. Haiti, Poland, China, the Philippines, Italy and Mexico. Shown in the photo are Peppino percentage of obese dogs Scrap the table scraps. Giangregorio, Consul General Giuseppe Pastorelli, honoree Guido Vittiglio, George nearly doubled to 20 percent. Human food is too high in Matelli and Maurizio Cattaneo, President and CEO of Biovolutions Inc. Casa Monte This is troubling because calories and low in nutrients Cassino would like to acknowledge the recent donations from St. Lucy Society of more pets will be affected by for your pet. Boston and the Overseas Fund for Chinese Children Inc. To donate to the Casa Monte weight-related diseases, Take longer walks. If your Cassino, you may send your donation to Casa Monte Cassino or call 617-227-1613. such as arthritis, diabetes, dog’s a couch potato, ease high blood pressure, and him into more exercise by kidney disease. A little ex- gradually upping the length East Boston Harborside Community School tra weight on a small dog or and frequency of his daily cat adds up more than you walks. to Hold Official GED Testing might think. Is your pet Make time for play. Encour- The East Boston Harborside Community call the Harborside at 617-635-5115 to packing too many pounds? age your kids to give your pet School will be offering the official GED Test- arrange an appointment. Examinees must Try to feel her or his ribs; you a workout with fun games. ing on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, be a Massachusetts resident and must show should be able to easily feel 1. Teach your dog new June 12, 13, & 14, 2012. Advance registra- a valid photo identification card at the time them without much extra tricks. tion for the test is required. of registration and testing. fat in the way. If you can’t 2. Take your dog for a You may register at the East Boston “This project is supported by a grant from it’s time to put Oliver on a swim. Harborside, located in the Mario Umana the Massachusetts Department of Elemen- diet. Also watch how your 3. Play hide and seek. Academy, 312 Border Street, East Boston, tary and Secondary Education. This mate- pet handles his daily activi- 4. Give his ball a spin. MA, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 – rial does not necessarily reflect the views ties he shouldn’t be panting 5. Look for agility 6:00 pm beginning Monday, April 23rd or policies of the Massachusetts Depart- as he’s climbing stairs or challenges. through Wednesday, May 9th. If you are in ment of Elementary and Secondary Educa- during a leisurely walk. 6. Try other dog sports. need of a different time to register, please tion or the federal government.” Making sure that my pooch Here are other suggestions friends leads a healthy and how about workouts that active lifestyle is very impor- dogs and owners can do tant, so I was really upset together. to find out that Willy was 1. Walk it out. overweight. You can look 2. Play fetch. into food that is pre-por- 3. Run with caution. tioned meals and treats kind 4. Do downward facing dog of like Jenny Craig for your … together … Yoga with animal companions (check your dog. out petfit.com for further in- Making time for exercise formation). Many other pet- with your dog can be fun and food makers, such as Iams it will enhance both of your and Eukanuba, also offer fitness levels. special foods designed to help pets lose or maintain That’s all for now … remem- weight. ber to pick up after your dog. But you don’t need a spe- And keep our North End cial program to help your pet Streets clean! 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The First Michigan Fife and Drum Corps gave a free concert on the Prado to kick off the Lantern Cer- emony at Old North Church on the eve of Patriot’s Day celebrations

Rev. Stephen T. Ayers, Old North Church Chamber Choir Vicar, Old North Church.

Stacey Lucchino, Boston Red Sox Foundation reads Paul Revere’s Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

General (Ret.) Frederick M. Reading Paul Revere’s Let- Franks, Jr., gives Kenote ter to Jeremy Belknap are Address. Victoria Bonney Goodwin and Joe Kearns Goodwin, U.S. Army Veteran.

(Photos by Matt Conti)

(Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012 Page 9 In Loving Memory of BOBBY D. Our Dear Friend ... We Miss You from North End Against Drugs, Board of Directors and the Post-Gazette It’s been two years since we were saddened by the news of Bobby’s passing on April 19, 2010 while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. Bobby had a way of making everyone feel appreciated. Bob always said “Do the right thing” and “smile.” Bobby took pride in his weekly column “Bob D’s Beat.” He wrote about events and sports in our communities. He cov- ered almost everything, including his vacations and spiri- tual journeys. Bob was a real faithful guy. He attended Mass Bob D. with Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley. every week and encouraged people to keep the faith. People also looked forward to seeing their names mentioned in his “Celeb Sightings” because in his mind everyday people he encountered were celebrities. Bob of course got to meet some famous celebs and it is not a surprise, he really got around! He got around the City of Boston and never had a car. Nothing ever stopped him. Bobby ended his weekly column with the word “smile.” Because when you smile, the world smiles with you. Playoff time at Fenway Park. Bobby is greatly missed by the Post-Gazette and the com- munities he loved so much. We at the Post-Gazette would like to say “Thank You” Bobby D. for the memories. SMILE!

The Bells of Remembrance honoring those who lost their lives on September 11, 2011 was brought to the North End each year led by Bob D. North End Against Drugs event with Bob D. Bob with the Stanley Cup.

EAST BOSTON WARD 1 Boston Shines 365! Republican Committee to Meet East Boston Main Streets The East Boston Ward 1 Republican Com- Boston voters who are registered as Looking for Volunteers mittee will meet on Sunday, April 29, 2012 “undeclared” or as Republicans are invited at 4:00 pm at the East Boston YMCA located to attend. On Saturday April 28, 2012 East Boston Main Streets will at 215 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA, For further information, please call kick off the 10th Annual Boston Shines Campaign. (near the corner of Porter Street). East Christopher Morton at 617-569-4075. East Boston Main Streets is requesting volunteers and local businesses to help beautify the neighborhood. Volun- teers will meet at 146 Maverick Street at 8:30 am on Dr. Augusto Ferraiuolo to Discuss New Book Saturday, April 28th to clean the streets, mulch tree pits and plant flowers. Get together with your neighbors to “Religious Festive Practices in Boston’s North End” clean up your block and take pride in East Boston. For At 6:30 pm on Thursday, April 26, at Sa- as to those in Italy. Please join us to hear further information, or to volunteer, please contact us at cred Heart Church Hall, 9 Sun Court Street, his conclusions about the role of the church, 617-561-1044 or [email protected]. To register go North End, Dr. Augusto Ferraiuolo, will dis- religious societies, cultural symbols, and to neighborhood services at www.cityofboston.gov. cuss his book on the North End feasts, en- what they say about Italian-American iden- titled Religious Festive Practices in Boston’s tity in the historic North End. North End. Ferraiuolo is an anthropologist, Ferraiuolo is a native of Italy and a visit- and he carried out fieldwork in the North ing Lecturer at Boston University, Depart- End between 2002 and 2005. He compares ment of Anthropology. the feasts in Boston to each other as well This event is FREE and open to the public. Walk for Hunger Kicked-off The 2012 Walk for Hunger was officially kicked-off on Thursday, March 29th, at the Annual Kick-off Breakfast at The Colonnade Hotel in Boston. The room was filled with excitement as walkers and sup- porters were eager to kick-off this year’s event, happening on Sunday, May 6th!

Mattéo Gallo

o Appraisals Norman Herr attended the Sales & Rentals first kick-off 44 years ago at the Paulist Center. • DIAMONDS Real Estate ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012

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ADVENTURES IN Nic Novicki and Danny LALALOOPSY LAND (DVD) Trejo. A spoof film with a ton Lionsgate of laughs! Peanut Big Top has a THE SECRET LIFE OF AN really big surprise to share AMERICAN TEENAGER - with all her Lalaloopsy VOL. SEVEN (3-DVD) friends, but Pillow Feather- ABC Family bed has gone missing. So, This award-winning origi- the Lalaloopsy girls set out on nal drama centers on the an adventure, along with daily life of high school stu- their pets, to find their friend. dent Amy Juergen (Shailene With lots of unexpected sur- Woodley), her mom Anne prises and challenges, in- (Molly Ringwald), and boy- cluding an impending thun- friend Rickey Underwood Dedication of the Paul Revere Statue, Streaming Light Prado Fountain derstorm, the girls use cre- (Daren Kagasoff), and fea- Paul Revere Mall (Prado), Sunday, ativity and their special tal- tures all 13 episodes from September 22, 1940 (Photos by Matt Conti) ents, but nothing seems to the first half of the series’ Presentations will be made of Boston’s and the nation’s Boston and is a National work. After trying almost ev- fourth season. Relationships throughout the afternoon by most iconic sculptures, Historic Landmark. erything, the girls realize continue to shift and change event co-sponsors: the Cyrus struggled for over half a cen- Friends of the Prado was that working together may be as each character struggles Dallin Art Museum of Ar- tury against all manner of formed several years ago the only way to find their lost with questions about loss, lington, MA, the Paul Revere adversity to erect his sculp- and helped implement sev- friend. This magical adven- loyalty and love. In the wake Memorial Association, Old ture of Paul Revere. This eral maintenance programs ture is full of fun and friend- of tragedy come new begin- North Church, Friends of sculpture is an internation- that brought improvements ship and it’s just so cute! nings and ultimately new The Prado, the North End ally known landmark of to the park and its trees. THE THREE MUSKETEERS challenges as everyone Historical Society, the North Boston, as is his Appeal to the One goal of the April 29 and (Blu-ray) must come to terms with End Music and Performing Great Spirit in front of May 17 events is to grow and Summit Entertainment what kind of future they Arts Center and the North the Museum of Fine Arts, strengthen the organization The young hero D’Artagnan want for themselves and End/Waterfront Residents’ Boston. In 1882, at the age of to partner with the City of (Logan Lerman) and three those they care about. Association. Welcoming re- 21, a youthful and unknown Boston Parks and Recre- of France’s most elite war- GWYNETH PALTROW + marks by event sponsors and Dallin won a City competi- ation Department — which riors battle their way across NICOLE KIDMAN + elected officials will occur at tion for Boston’s Paul Revere has care and control of the Europe to save king and RENEE ZELLWEGER - 2 PM. Members of the Cyrus Monument. His work was Mall — and other supporting country from a conspiracy 4-FILM COLLECTIONS Dallin and Paul Revere fami- selected in a blind comple- organizations with the mis- led by deadly assassin (DVD) lies will also attend. tion over far more estab- sion of bringing improve- Milady (Milla Jovovich) and Lionsgate On Thursday, May 17th at lished sculptors, including ment and protection to the the Duke of Buckingham Lionsgate brings together 7:00 pm, the Old North Daniel Chester French. Nev- Mall. With this mission, (Orlando Bloom). A modern film collections from three Church will host a related ertheless, his quest to com- Friends of The Prado be- update to Alexandre Dumas’ of Hollywood’s most enchant- lecture providing a more in- plete the commission was a comes a principal steward of classic story, ‘The Three ing leading ladies, Gwyneth depth historical review of the 58-year test of perseverance the historical open space. Musketeers’ is an enter- Paltrow, Nicole Kidman and topics and an opportunity for and resolve. Dallin created The Paul Revere Memorial taining explosive action Renée Zellweger. Each DVD public discussion. The fea- seven different versions of Association actively pre- adventure. collection showcases four tured speaker on the 17th will the Revere sculpture before serves and interprets two LOGAN’S RUN: of these Academy Award-win- be Rebecca Reynolds, for- it was finally cast in bronze of Boston’s oldest homes, THE COMPLETE SERIES ning actresses’ most mem- merly of the Museum of Fine and installed in The Prado in the Paul Revere House and (3-DVD) orable films. Gwyneth Pal- Arts, Boston, an American 1940. Photos of all seven ver- the adjacent Hichborn Warner Home Video trow: “Shakespeare In Love,” decorative arts curator, au- sions of Dallin’s Paul Revere House. It provides increas- In 2319, much of Earth’s “Emma,” “Bounce” and “View thor, and consultant who will be on display at the April ingly diverse audiences with civilization has been wiped from the Top.” Nicole Kid- specializes in American 29 event and are exhibited in a full range of educational out and now survives in man: “Cold Mountain,” “Rab- sculpture. Reynolds’ talk will the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum programs and experiences small isolated societies. In bit Hole,” “The Others” and focus on the artistic legacy in Arlington. The fifth ver- based on historical issues the City of Domes, citizens “Dogville.” Renée Zellweger: of Cyrus Dallin as well as his sion, on display in the Mu- and social history themes live idyllic lives until they “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Chi- turn 30 and are led to Carou- cago,” “Cold Mountain” and 58 year long struggle, to seum, was reproduced in relevant to the sites, the sel for “renewal” — but in- “New in Town.” It doesn’t get erect his Paul Revere sculp- plaster and widely marketed neighborhood, and Boston ture in Boston. Representa- by the Caproni Brothers Stu- from the 17th through the stead are killed! When Sand- any better than these ladies! th th man Logan 5 (Gregory Harri- CINEMA VERITE (DVD) tives from the North End’s dio in the early 20 century. early 20 century. The Asso- son) dares to question the HBO Home Entertainment historic and cultural organi- The Cyrus Dallin Art ciation maintains an impor- ruling order, beautiful rebel “Cinema Verite,” a com- zations including the North Museum is the leading tant collection of Revere- Jessica 6 (Heather Menzies) pelling behind-the-scenes End/Waterfront Residents’ center for the study and made objects, household ar- helps him escape to the out- story of “An American Fam- Association, Friends of The enjoyment of Dallin’s work. tifacts, items commemorat- side world. Now Logan, Jes- ily,” the revolutionary 1970’s Prado, and the North End Located at 611 Massachu- ing the midnight ride, and sica and their android com- PBS documentary that Historical Society will also setts Avenue in Arlington items related to Revere’s life panion Rem are on a desper- launched a new television present information about Center, the Museum is open and work. Recently, the As- ate quest for the fabled uto- genre — Reality TV. Pat and the vision, history and land- Wednesdays-Sundays from sociation has been involved pian Sanctuary. With an elite Bill Loud (Diane Lane/Tim scape design of the Paul Re- 12:00-4:00 pm. Log on to in major capital restoration police force in hot pursuit Robbins) are approached by vere Mall, called “The Prado” www.dallin.org for more in- and expansion effort. of the Runners and bizarre producer Craig Gilbert by the local community, as formation and a complete list The mission of the North civilizations at every turn, (James Gandolfini) to make well as a review of the neigh- of 150th anniversary events. End Historical Society is to death is always one step be- television history — and be- borhood history commemo- The North End/Water- collect and preserve the his- hind. Enjoy all 14 episodes! come the first “real life” rated in the Mall, including front Residents’ Associa- torical record and material BREAKING WIND: family to allow cameras into the Paul Revere statue and tion (NEWRA) is a non-profit culture of Boston’s North UNRATED DIRECTOR’S their home and their private thirteen memorial plaques. organization whose purpose End, to preserve, catalog, and CUT (DVD) lives. Cameras reveal deep- The two events are in- is to protect and enhance present these resources in Lionsgate seated family issues, revolv- tended to raise a new con- the living experience and service of the wider commu- Hilarity ensues when ing around the marriage, the sciousness about the impor- residential character of the nity through publications, Bella’s (Heather Ann Davis) children, and the emerging tance of the Paul Revere unique neighborhood. Mem- lectures, educational pro- life becomes threatened by ambitions of son Lance Mall for its historical, public bership is open to anyone grams, and exhibits. The the vengeful Victoria and (Thomas Dekker). Plus, the and community value. The with principal residence in mission includes ongoing her gang of bloodsucking ethical conflicts between Gil- event sponsors are actively the North End/Waterfront efforts to bring together newborns, and Edward and bert and his fellow filmmak- promoting investment in the area of Boston. scholars and individuals Jacob must put aside their ers as they embark upon a Mall in order to restore the Old North Church (offi- knowledgeable and inter- differences in order to save groundbreaking, unscripted physical integrity of the cially, Christ Church in the ested in all aspects of the Bella’s life. Cast includes journey where no one could space to Shurcliff’s original City of Boston), at 193 Salem North End’s history. Eric Callero, Frank Pacheco, imagine the consequences. design and to see a revital- Street, is the location from The North End Music and ization of the park as both a which the famous “One if Performing Arts Center historical monument and a by land, and two if by sea” (NEMPAC) is a private, non- Fully Insured beautiful open space for signal is said to have been profit with headquarters at Lic #017936 neighborhood and visitor sent. This phrase is related the Paul Revere Mall. Its mis- gathering and reflection. to Paul Revere’s midnight sion is to provide affordable With the April 29 and ride, of April 18, 1775, which arts-related programming to May 17 events, the North preceded the Battles of Lex- residents of the North End/ End/Waterfront community ington, Concord and Arling- Waterfront and the surround- Heating & Air Conditioning joins the Cyrus Dallin Art ton (Menotomy) during the ing neighborhoods. By en- Sales, Service & Installation Museum and others in a American Revolution. The couraging participation in year-long celebration of the church is a parish of the the arts, NEMPAC’s seeks to Ken Shallow 150th anniversary of Dallin’s Episcopal Diocese of Massa- strengthen relationships 617.593.6211 [email protected] birth. Cyrus Edwin Dallin chusetts. It is the oldest with the community and (1861-1944), known for some active church building in enhance community life. POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012 Page 11

NORAH JONES — Sunday, July 1. himself in 1982 when Nureyev danced Ladies” will have you laughing, sing- Norah Jones has set a May 1 release the leading role of Basilo, first in Bos- ing and dancing with all your BFFs date for Little Broken Hearts (Blue ton and then on a tour of the U.S., and maybe leave with some new Note/EMI), her stunning new album Mexico and Europe. He first choreo- ones! This event is a 21+ show. NOW produced by Danger Mouse (aka Brian graphed his version of Don Quixote Burton). Jones has also revealed the in Vienna in 1966 and it would later album cover and track listing of the become one of his greatest successes. MUSEUMS PLAYING 12-song set, which features original Nureyev’s Don Quixote is based on songs co-written by Jones and Bur- the Marius Petipa-Alexander Gorsky ton. Jones first emerged on the world production familiar to him from his JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL stage 10 years ago with the 2002 re- days with the Kirov. The focus is not LIBRARY AND MUSEUM UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN lease of Come Away With Me, her self- on Miguel de Cervantes’ hero but on Columbia Point, Boston, MA described “moody little record” that the romance between two of the 866-JFK-1960 introduced a singular new voice and novel’s minor characters, Basilo and www.JFKLibrary.org grew into a global phenomenon, Kirtri. The production is danced to the CELEBRATING THE CENTEN- sweeping the 2003 Grammy Awards score by Ludwig Minkus, arranged by NIAL OF FENWAY PARK — April 22, and signaling a paradigm shift away John Lanchbery with sets and cos- 2012. Following a screening of Rooters: from the prevailing synthetic pop tumes by Nicholas Georgiadis. The Birth of the Red Sox Nation, Peter music of the time. FANCY FREE — May 10 through Nash, baseball historian and author May 20, 2012 . Fancy Free is head- of Boston’s Royal Rooters; Richard COMCAST CENTER lined by Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free, Johnson, curator of Boston’s Sports 885 S Main St, Mansfield, MA and includes Peter Martins’ Barber Museum; and Thomas Fitzgerald, www.LiveNation.com Violin Concerto and Harald Lander’s grandson of Boston Mayor “Honey BRAD PAISLEY, Sunday, June 3. Études. Robbins’ Fancy Free was the Fitz,” discuss the building of the park After wrapping the first leg of the master choreographer’s first ballet, and its passionate fans, including highly successful Virtual Reality World premiered on April 18, 1944. It would then-mayor John Francis Fitzgerald. Tour an additional 43 dates were an- become one of his greatest successes Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys nounced. Continuing on the tour will and be one of the most popular bal- closes with a rendition of “Tessie.” be reigning ACM and CMA New Artist lets in American history. The work A CONVERSATION WITH of the Year and contenders for the marked the emergence of both MADELEINE ALBRIGHT — April 26, 2012 ACM Vocal Group or Duo The Robbins’ talent as a choreographer 2012. Albright discusses her memoir, Band Perry, reigning American Idol and the talents of a young composer, Prague Winter: A Personal Story of and current nominee for the 2012 Leonard Bernstein. Fancy Free follows Remembrance and War, 1937-1948, ACM New Artist Scotty McCreery the story of sailors on shore leave get- with Ambassador Nicholas Burns, and Mercury Records recording artist ting into a bit of romantic mischief. professor at Harvard University’s Easton Corbin joins the tour on se- The one-act ballet has been referred Kennedy School of Government. lect dates. If ever an artist has earned to as “an homage to classical ballet ALAN BRINKLEY ON JFK — May the right to title an album This Is training.” The work begins simply with 15, 2012. Alan Brinkley, the Allan Country Music, it’s Brad Paisley. It’s dancers at a barre and ends with a Nevins Professor of American History not because he’s the Country Music sequence of thrilling choreography. at Columbia University, discusses his Association’s reigning Entertainer of new biography in The American Presi- the Year or because his H2O Tour dents Series, John F. Kennedy: The was 2010’s top country trek in atten- COMEDY 35th President, 1961-1963, with his- dance or because he’s sold more than torian Ellen Fitzpatrick. 12 million albums and scored 18 #1 LBJ: FROM SENATE MAJORITY hits at country radio. PARRIS ROOM @ NED DEVINE’S LEADER TO PRESIDENT, 1958- Faneuil Hall Market Place, 1964 — May 16, 2012. Pulitzer Prize LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 75 State St., Boston, MA winning-author Robert Caro dis- 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 617-263-6887 cusses the fourth volume in his biog- 978-454-2299 www.improvasylum.com raphy of LBJ, The Passage of Power: www.LowellAuditorium.com ALL THE SINGLE LADIES — Sat- The Years of Lyndon Johnson, with DAUGHTRY — Monday, April 23. urday evenings at 7:30 pm. The latest Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe Daughtry has scored four No. 1 hits, production from Boston’s award-win- writer Mark Feeney. garnered four Grammy nominations, ning Improv Asylum, is perfect for A CONVERSATION WITH CONAN sold over seven million albums and groups of ladies looking for a wild night O’BRIEN — May 24, 2012. Conan played sold out concerts around the of comedy, dancing and a whole lot of O’Brien discusses the art of comedy. Norah Jones will be appearing at the Bank of America world in less than four years. excitement! During your night out, Seats are limited to two per person. Pavilion on July 1. Norah’s debut album Come Away Daughtry’s self-titled debut was the you will watch four friends set out for POVERTY IN AMERICA — June With Me was released in 2002 and sold 22 million copies fastest selling rock debut in one last wild night out before one of 4, 2012. On the 50th anniversary of worldwide and won five Grammy Awards. See MUSIC Soundscan history and its follow up them gets married. After a few drinks, the publication of Michael Harring- old feuds and new secrets threaten ton’s The Other America, historian and SECTION for further details. Leave This Town marked the quintet’s second consecutive No. 1 album. their good time, and only some songs Harrington biographer Maurice Isser- Daughtry’s latest album Break The and dancing can help them work man joins Peter Edelman, author of Spell, which was certified gold in 4 through it. The performers interact So Rich, So Poor, to discuss the politics weeks, builds on the band’s reputa- and dance with all the guests! Guests and persistence of poverty in the U.S. THEATER MUSIC tion for melodic hooks and anthemic who are at the show to celebrate DAVID MCCULLOUGH ON AMER- choruses while providing a powerful something will also be included in the ICANS IN PARIS — June 7, 2012. BOSTON OPERA HOUSE TD GARDEN showcase for Chris Daughtry’s emo- show and may get more than they David McCullough discusses his lat- 539 Washington St., Boston, MA Causeway Street, Boston tionally resonant voice. bargained for! This interactive dance est book, The Greater Journey, about 617-259-3400 www.TDGarden.com party is a hilarious high-energy night prominent 19th-century Americans www.BostonOperaHouse.com NEIL DIAMOND – June 23, 2012. CITI PERFORMING ARTS from start to finish. “All the Single formative years in Paris. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee CENTER WANG May 29–June 3, 2012. Tale as old and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA as time, true as it can be. Disney’s will take his greatest hits on the (617) 482-9393 Beauty and the Beast ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS , the smash hit road on a much-anticipated North www.Citicenter.org Broadway musical, based on the Acad- American tour. Neil Diamond has EARTH WIND & FIRE — June 12, emy Award-winning animated feature had numerous hits including: ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS context of a moving line and in con- The legendary band embark on their film, this eye-popping spectacle has “Forever in Blue Jeans,” “Cherry, “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am junction with a beautiful sound, re- first concert dates of the 2012 “Guid- won the hearts of over 35 million Cherry,” “Sweet Caroline,” “I’m a to 12 Noon every Friday with host Tom quires not only talent, but skilled use ing Lights” summer concert tour. people worldwide. This classic musi- Believer,” “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The of technique. The most prolific tenor Earth, Wind & Fire’s music continues cal love story is filled with unforget- Soon,” “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca of all time, Luciano Pavarotti, the to be among the most plays songs in table characters, lavish sets and “Red, Red Wine,” “America” and many every Sunday from 10:00 am to “King of High C’s,” once described the the world. The group’s new single, costumes, and dazzling production more. Neil’s musical career spans 1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. feeling this way: “Excited and happy, “Guiding Lights” is currently 30 on the numbers including “Be Our Guest” nearly five decades. “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to but with a strong undercurrent of fear. Billboard Urban Adult Chart. Earth, and the beloved title song. Experience AEROSMITH — July 17, 2012. 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi The moment I actually hit the note, I Wind & Fire has performed live to sold- the romance and enchantment of America’s greatest rock and roll band, 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. almost lose consciousness. A physi- audiences on every continent and is Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! will start your summer sizzling and “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco cal, animal sensation seizes me. Then led by founding members, Philip have you dancing around the fires of Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays I regain control.” Amante experiences Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph CHARLES PLAYHOUSE rock n’ roll again. After blowing away 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. this thrilling sensation as well. Johnson. 74 Warrenton St., Boston, MA audiences in South America and Ja- “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sun- 617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912 pan, the Bad Boys from Boston are days from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN BERKLEE PERFORMANCE www.Charles-Playhouse.com back to rock America’s soul, with The 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. CENTER BLUE MAN GROUP – Ongoing. Global Warming Tour. The band cel- Special Events “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 136 Massachusetts Avenue This giddily subversive off-Broadway ebrated their fortieth anniversary in 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO Boston MA 02115 hit serves up outrageous and inven- 2010 and shows no signs of slowing LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. www.Berklee.edu/Events tive theater where three muted, blue- down anytime soon. This quintessen- 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays PINO DANIELE LIVE IN BOSTON painted performers spoof both con- tial live act truly defined rock and roll 978-454-2299 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ — Saturday, June 9, 2012. Pino temporary art and modern technol- as we know it, bringing their heart- www.LowellAuditorium.com radio or itunes, college radio click on Daniele is an influential Italian jazz- ogy. Wry commentary and bemusing pounding sound and millions of fans HOME COMING FIGHT FEATUR- Zumix. For more information, log onto fusion guitarist. From the beginning antics are matched only by the inge- to their feet over the past four de- ING IRISH JOE MCCREEDY AND www.italiaunita.org. of his career, it was evident that his nious ways in which music and sound cades. Aerosmith are a living piece of SEAN EKLUND — May 9, 2012. CFC “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica passion lay in rock and blues. His solo are created. The show has recently American music history, having sold Promotions presents Home Coming WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays 9:00 pm– debut, Terra Mia, sung in Neapolitan, been updated with new performance over 150 million albums worldwide Fight with local boxers Irish Joe 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron was the first example of what Daniele pieces and music. and been inducted into the Rock and McCreedy fighting for the USBO title Della Chiesa presents Tony's Place. called “taramblù,” a combination of SHEAR MADNESS – Ongoing. This Roll Hall of Fame. Cheap Trick will and Sean Eklund will be taking on Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. tarantella, rhumba, and blues. In 1979 hilarious Boston-set whodunit, where open the show. Joey Ortega on the undercard. Re- his self titled record was released, fol- the clues change every night and the serve your tickets early because this WYNDHAM HOTEL, ANDOVER lowed by Nero a Metà in 1980. In 1989 laughs come fast and furious, is a BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION is sure to be a sold out event. To re- 123 Old River Rd., Andover, MA Daniele took a step toward greater worldwide phenomenon filled with 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA serve tickets call (978) 761-8374 or 1-978-346-9496 commercial success with the release up-to-the-minute spontaneous www.LiveNation.com email [email protected] or www.ATSCommunicationsma.com of Mascalzone Latino, followed by humor and quicksilver improvisation AN EVENING WITH YANNI visit www.IrishJoeMcCreedy.com or by AN EVENING OF ITALIAN 1991’s Un Uomo in Blues, 1993’s Che where the audience becomes part of UNDER THE STARS — Sunday, contacting the Lowell Auditorium. ROMANCE featuring MICHAEL Dio Ti Benedica (which had two tracks the action and gets to solve the crime. June 10. Of the artists who rose to AMANTE and MARISSA FAMIG- produced by Chick Corea), 1995’s Non popularity as part of the new age LIETTI — Saturday, June 9, 2012. Calpestare I Fiori Nel Deserto, 1997’s AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER music boom of the 1980s and ’90s, Michael Amante is affectionately Dimmi Cosa Succede Sulla Terra, and Oberon, 2 Arrow St., Harvard Sq., few (if any) enjoyed greater or more DANCE known as the “People’s Tenor.” He 2000’s Medina. Two years later the Cambridge, MA lasting success than Yanni. Compos- has been crowned the “Prince of High singer teamed up with fellow Italian 617-547-8300 ing and performing instrumental mu- THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE C’s” for his ability to hit and sustain stars Francesco DeGregori, Ron, and www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org sic with a pronounced sense of drama, 539 Washington St., Boston, MA with ease, one of the highest notes of Fiorella Mannoia for a tour, captured THE DONKEY SHOW – Ongoing. dynamics, and romanticism, Yanni 617-259-3400 a tenor’s voice. With Michael’s long on the appropriately titled In Tour. In Bringing the ultimate disco experi- broke through to a significantly larger www.BostonOperaHouseOnline.com history of singing popular Rock and 2005 Daniele released Iguana Café. ence to Boston, this crazy circus of audience than his peers, thanks to DON QUIXOTE – April 26 through Gospel music, coupled with extensive Between 2005 and 2010, Daniele re- mirror balls, feathered divas, roller adult alternative radio airplay and a May 6, 2012. Rudolph Nureyev’s ac- classical Bel-Canto training, he is able leased three more studio albums: Il skaters and hustle queens tell the commanding performance style that claimed production of Don Quixote to sing even higher with a strength Mio Nome e Pino Daniele e Vivo Qui, story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream attracted fans through frequent ap- was last performed by Boston Ballet and mastery rarely heard anywhere Ricomincio da 30 and Electric Jam. through great ’70s anthems you know pearances on public television as well in 2006. The production was originally in the world. Being able to produce In 2010, Daniele released his 13th by heart. as world-wide concert tours. staged on Boston Ballet by Nureyev these notes consistently within the studio album, Boogie Boogie Man. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Stash worth of money! When Michael the forehead COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Rorrer found a stash of comic books in his murmuring BRACCIOLI great-uncle’s Virginia home after his death, ‘I love you, I Served in Tomato Sauce the 31-year-old thought they were “cool” — love you, I but he soon discovered that some of them love you.’” 4 thinly sliced beef steaks Romano cheese were among the rarest issues ever published. Ah death, ¾ cup flavored bread crumbs 1 tablespoon olive oil The collection, which fetched about $3.5 mil- “Death is not a period but a comma in the 1 small garlic clove chopped White thread lion at auction, includes Action Comics story of life.” 1 tablespoon of grated No. 1 (1938), which introduced the world to Wow! Chicago really is the nation’s most In a bowl, mix bread crumbs, chopped garlic and grated Superman, and Detective Comics No. 27 corrupt city. Since 1976, 1,531 public officials cheese. Add olive oil to slightly moisten the bread crumbs. (1939), which marked the first appearance in the Chicago area have been convicted of Take one beef slice at a time. Spread some bread crumbs of Batman. “The scope of this collection is, corruption, the most of any jurisdiction. in the center of meat. Leave sides of meat about half-inch from a historian’s perspective, dizzying,” said Useless Information: Actor W.C. Fields kept clear of bread crumbs. Gently roll from long end of meat, comic’s publisher J.J. Vaughn. $50,000 in Germany “in case the little bas- gradually folding in the sides so bread crumbs won’t fall Hollywood stuff! Diane Sawyer is furious tard wins.” When the Titanic sunk, there out. Roll the meat to the end. Squeeze the rolled meat in over Julia Roberts” shockingly intimate were seventy-five hundred pounds of ham on your hands. Take white thread, and wrap around the roll relationship with her husband, director Mike it. More than 150 people were tried as witches and sides of meat to secure ends from opening. Nichols! The Oscar-winning actress, 44, and wizards in Salem, Massachusetts, in the Brown on all sides in a skillet before adding to your tomato flirted openly with the still dashing 80-year- late 1600s. The earliest recorded case of a sauce. Cook in sauce about 45 minutes. Before serving, old during a recent interview for “Vanity Fair” man giving up smoking was on April 5, 1679, remove Braccioli from sauce. Let stand in platter a minute magazine, calling Nichols “a father figure.” when Johan Katsu, sheriff of Turku, Finland, before removing thread. Then slice into ½ inch portions Huh? wrote in his diary, “I quit smoking tobacco.” and serve separately or with cooked pasta. Gas prices hit a record high, all but assur- He died one month later. When John Wilkes NOTE: I learned to make Braccioli from watching my mother ing that surging fuel costs will be a key issue Booth leaped on the stage after shooting and mother-in-law. Patience and experience are needed but in the presidential race. Republican presi- President Lincoln, he tripped on the Ameri- are well worth the effort. dential nominees blamed President Obama can flag. It is estimated that within twenty In my childhood, I remember going to Moscardino’s Meat for the soaring prices. “His politics have done years of Columbus discovering the New Market on Salem Street. The butcher cut the beef for Braccioli everything they can to slow down energy pro- World, the Spaniards killed off 1.5 million for the customer as we watched. Today, supermarkets have duction,” said Rick Santorum. The White Native Americans. Speaking of Columbus, taken the place of personal butcher shops in many cities. We House said tensions in Iran and an unusu- Boston’s annual Columbus Day Parade will depend on finding thinly cut beef steaks packaged and on ally cold winter in Europe had caused the take place in East Boston in October. Con- display. Occasionally I have purchased a bottom of the round price of oil to surge to $106 a barrel. struction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa began roast and carefully sliced thin steaks myself to make my Now exposed! Tippi Hedren has mixed feel- on August 9, 1173. There are 296 steps to Braccioli. ings about her mentor, Alfred Hitchcock, said the top. Christianity has more than a billion Geoffrey Macnab in the London Independent. followers. Islam is next in representation, • Tourists for an Afternoon (Continued from Page 6) The director, then in his 60s, groomed the with half this number. And remember, Pope young Hedren for stardom and gave her the Paul IV, who was elected on May 23, 1555, Parmenter Street passing than expected, we decided to leading role in his 1963 classic, The Birds. was so outraged when he saw the naked bod- more restaurants and spe- end our tour at Columbus But he was so infatuated with the glacial ies of the Sistine Chapel that he ordered cialty stores and turned onto Park. We walked along At- blonde that, when she refused to sleep with Michelangelo to paint clothes on them. Salem Street, where once lantic Avenue and the him, he kept her under contract at $600 a Amen. again we were confronted wharves admiring the apart- week but stopped her from working for al- Results of polls! Americans rate Ronald with more Italian restau- ments that look out onto most two years. “It was an extremely diffi- Reagan and Bill Clinton as the best presi- rants and life that spilled out Boston’s Inner harbor and cult time. To be the object of someone’s ob- dents of the last 40 years. 69% say Reagan onto the street. We walked made our way over to Chris- session is horrible,” says Hedren. “I de- will go down in history as “above average or up to the legendary Old North topher Columbus Park manded to get out of the contract, but he just outstanding,” and 60% say the same about Church, glanced across the which was just coming into said, ‘Well you can’t. You’ve got your daugh- Clinton. Richard M. Nixon and George W. Prado at Bulfinch’s wonder- bloom, ending up on a bench ter to raise and your parents are getting Bush were rated the worst presidents. ful Saint Stephen’s Church where we sat for a moment older.’ I said, ‘No, I want to get out. The people Mona-Lisa Cappuccio of East Boston, says, then turned onto Hull Street to consider the dizzying va- who love me do not want me in this situa- “In a democracy people are both elected and and spent time in the Old riety of sights and sounds tion.’” Yet Hitchcock’s obsession with Hedren appointed; we, the people, elect the Presi- Granary Cemetery reading that make up the North End, had its upside. “He was such a fabulous drama dent; his critics appoint themselves.” the worn inscriptions on all packed into little more coach,” she says. “He gave me an education Time to do some reminiscing with the tombstones dating back to than one square mile. We in filmmaking. He had me sit in on meet- stately musicologist Albert Natale. In 1956, the Revolutionary War. saw, what we consider our ings at every phase of making a motion pic- Metronome Magazine named “Swinging Lov- It was now late afternoon little village in a new light ture.” Now, 82, she chuckles affectionately ers,” by Frank Sinatra, one of the Best Jazz and, we had spent more and felt lucky to have lived when recalling Hitchcock’s penchant for re- Albums of the Year. Al Jolson’s first record- time on our impromptu tour in it our entire lives. citing dirty limericks. “He ruined my career,” ing was for Victor in 1911. The song, written she says, “but he didn’t ruin my life.” by George M. Cohan, was called “That Haunt- For the record Sir Alfred Hitchcock passed ing Melody.” Arranger/conductor Gordon away from a heart attack in Beverly Hills, in Jenkins also wrote a number of pop songs. 1980 at the age of 80. Hitchcock was cre- They include: “P.S. I Love You,” “When A mated and his ashes were scatted. Where? Woman Loves A Man,” and Benny Goodman’s That’s a mystery! closing theme, “Goodbye.” Bandleader Isham JUSTINE YANDLE The funeral of “The King,” Clark Gable who Jones had more than 70 big hits, most of passed away on November, 16, 1960 was per- them hitting the top ten, prior to 1932. Num- PHOTOGRAPHY haps Hollywood’s greatest idol ever, was held ber one hits included “Wabash Blues,” “On with closed casket because he had said, “I The Alamo,” “Swingin’ Down The Lane,” and 781.589.7347 [email protected] don’t want a lot of strangers looking down at “I’ll See You In My Dreams.” It was Isham WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM my wrinkles and my big fat belly when I’m who turned Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust” dead.” He is interred next to his third wife, into a romantic ballad. Tom Jones has been Carole Lombard. a construction worker, singing nights in More deadly stuff! Judy Garland (1922 - working-men’s pubs billed as “Tiger Tom,” 1st Generation June 22, 1960) is at the Ferncliff Cemetery, and later as Tommy Scott and the Senators, Hartsdale, New York. One of the great super- making a fair living with his type of big, Italian-American stars of all time. Her vitality and poignancy rich voice, favored by the Welsh. Frank touched millions from her first starring role Sinatra’s “My Kind Of Town” was first sung Vita Orlando Sinopoli in The Wizard of Oz (1939) to Judgment at in the movie “Robin and the Seven Hoods” Shares with us Nuremberg (1961). “Your wife will be the star in 1964. of Ferncliff,” the cemetery representative We learned the famous big band era trum- a delightful recollection told Garland’s fifth and final husband, Mickey peter and bandleader Al Natale will be of her memories as a child Deans, when he selected her mausoleum. appearing with his popular 16-piece Classi- One more time! Marilyn Monroe (1926- cal Swing Band in the North End this sum- growing up in August 5, 1962) is at Westwood Memorial mer. Stay tuned for more swinging details. Boston’s “Little Italy” Park, Los Angles, California. Monroe’s life We all look forward to the concert to relive was lived on the front pages, but after death the big band era listening to the original and a collection of from a drug overdose her devoted ex-husband music arrangements of Glenn Miller, Harry Italian family recipes Joe DiMaggio, determined that she would James, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and from the homeland. have a dignified funeral. In making arrange- other famous big bands. It was the music that ments he barred crowds and restricted guests captured the hearts of young Americans from to a few close friends, insulting not a small 1936 to 1945. Yes! The noted vocalist, hand- Great as Gifts number of Hollywood celebrities who thought some Jim Bramante, will be singing some of FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM they belonged in that category. Marilyn was the big hits of that great era which of course and in local bookstores — ask for buried in a flowing sea-green Pucci dress. includes some of Frank Sinatra’s memorable Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN According to biographer Eunice Murray, hit songs. We’ll keep you posted! Stay tuned! Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN DiMaggio “bent down and kissed her on AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012 Page 13

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) conservation, solar power, Do we now ban individuals wind turbines or algae, I just making their own choices want to barf. For over 40 and have government tell us years now, we have known everything we should do? the problem and do little to As much as I think smok- change the status quo. We ing tobacco is bad for you, I need to be energy indepen- am not about to tell some- dent and we can’t do that by one what to do with their own Nanna and Babbononno’s sion as did Uncle Nick, who was it Mexican, Cuban, banning the drilling of US life. Each of us lives or dies generation wasn’t much on played with many of Boston’s Spanish or food from some oil. We have it and we just with the choices we make. eating out. The old time men society orchestras every other country south of the need to get to it and the Keep it that way or outlaw figured, “If she couldn’t cook, night of the week. U.S.? I wasn’t sure. They sooner the better. the product. why did I marry her.” But Well that was a long time just advertised, “Fine Latin Getting back to Obama, Remember Robin Hood? this thought wasn’t neces- ago and, as I’ve said, times Cuisine,” which could mean the Republican candidates One night recently, I sary. Nanna’s generation are different today. As a re- anything. There is little keep looking pitiful and de- watched a DVD called “The was taught to cook by their sult, the restaurant indus- similarity between, let’s say spite the President’s hor- Adventures of Robin Hood” a mothers and grandmothers, try is one of the largest in Cuban and Mexican food. rible leadership on numer- motion picture from 1948. a tradition that went back to the United States. If I could Cuban is closer to European ous fronts and despite his We all know the story of when the Italian population make a comparison … Italy Spanish and Mexican is poor rating from the Ameri- Prince John, a Norman rul- yelled, “Hail Caesar.” It’s a has thousands of restau- closer to Latin American can people, he could sneak ing over the Saxons like a bit different today. Most Ital- rants throughout the coun- Indian food. back in and make matters murderous despot, while his ian females work for a liv- try, but most of them are Ital- The four of us entered that much worse in a sec- brother Richard the Lion- ing and cooking is second- ian. We in the U.S. have La Casa De Pedro, were wel- ond term. If anything can hearted was held prisoner ary. As a result, either the thousands of restaurants comed and seated. The beat him, it will be higher during the Crusades. The men in their lives cook, you also, but they are as diverse menu turned out to be very and higher gas prices at the following morning, I saw the order takeout, or you head as the American population. eclectic when it came to the pump. He can spin lots of TV news story concerning for a restaurant for dinner. Every ethnic group living in offerings. I saw Mexican, things but he can’t spin the the attempt by the Scottish I’m guilty of two and three. this country has a restau- Spanish, Cuban and Venezu- high price of gasoline. He people to become a free and Back in the day, when rant that offers the special- elan dishes, and as a result, should be a one-termer but independent Scotland. Scot- Babbononno came home ties of their particular coun- each of us ordered some- that old adage stands, “You land and England have been from work, his first stop was try. If you add in restaurants thing different with the can’t beat somebody with united since 1707 as Brit- in the bathroom to take a that offer American food in- intent of sharing. My wife nobody.” ain. Back in 1972 — 40 shower and get the sawdust cluding fast food places, it ordered a roast leg of pork RI Wants to Ban years ago — I was traveling off his skin. By the time he might sound like there is a surrounded by sweet plan- Smoking at Public in Europe and on Sunday, emerged dressed for dinner, restaurant on every street tains and black beans with Beaches and Parks January 30, 1972, I was it was ready for him. Nanna corner. As a matter of fact, white rice … a traditional State Rep. Richard riding a tour bus in Derry, would have spent the after- my last statement might be meal found in Cuba and Ven- Morrison, (D-Bristol) down in Northern Ireland past the noon hours preparing the true. ezuela. Friend Joe ordered a Rhode Island is hoping to sight of the “Bloody Sunday” evening meal for her family, We eat out a lot. This goes fish dish that was Mexican, reduce waste by making the massacre that saw, I believe, and usually, something dif- back to when the kids and when I sampled both the Ocean State the first to ban 13 innocent and unarmed ferent every day. It was started school. When they pork and fish, wondered if smoking at all public Irish Catholic civilians expected and that was did, my wife returned to I should have ordered a beaches. The law would also gunned down by British sol- her job in the family. My teaching, and after school, combo of the two. Joe’s wife, apply to other public areas diers. As someone with ma- mother’s generation (the the kids were involved in Mary and I both ordered and also include pedestrian ternal ancestors from West first born in America) did sports. My kids were jocks Paella (pie-aye-yah), the na- plazas. The Bristol Democrat Cork, I thought it was time pretty much the same thing. going all the way back to tional dish of Spain and a says, “The state has the for Northern Ireland to When Dad came home from grammar school and we, in special dish of several Latin right to protect the health of break-away from Britain and teaching school, he took a spite of our schedules, were American countries. Paella our citizens. I’m not trying reunite with the Republic of nap, got cleaned, ate his din- at every baseball or basket- is a bed of saffron flavored to take away anyone’s rights Ireland. I still think this ner, dressed in a tuxedo and ball game they played in. As rice surrounded by mussels, but we no longer allow smok- today. headed out to play with his a result, we ate out most of clams, pieces of fish, pieces ing in the workplace, in res- As an American, I can or another band. When I the time. The kids have long of chicken and Spanish taurants, or on buses. I don’t identify with Britain through came of age, I followed in the been out on their own, but sausage. think it’s a good idea to al- common heritage. There is family business and Mom Loretta’s schedule and mine Our only mistake was to low it where families and no country in the world we had dinner ready each night. cause us to have to go to a have two orders delivered to young people are.” are more like than the En- What it came down to: Dad restaurant several times the table. One would have fed Here in Boston, there is an glish. Our political roots, our was the head of the family during the week. The ques- Mary and me with enough agenda to ban smoking in belief in constitutional gov- and Mom was the center of tion is quite common dur- left over for doggy bags for the private dwellings too. When ernment and our belief in it. Enough to say it was a tra- ing the week, “What do you both of us. politicians or anti-tobacco democracy will always tie us ditional Italian family, only feel like tonight, Italian, I happen to be a paella groups say they aren’t out to together. However, I think it living in America. Chinese, Mexican, Indian, lover, having sampled the curtail anyone’s rights, ac- is high time for the Scottish Well, those days are gone. Japanese, or just a steak dish in Spain and almost tions speak louder than people to have its own coun- Instead of Italian girls stand- and salad?” We will make a every Latin American coun- words. If tobacco is so un- try again. I also hope that ing next to their mothers to joint decision and then head try south of the U.S. What I healthy you need to ban it at the Irish people from both be taught how to cook and to a restaurant that both of tasted at La Casa De Pedro the beach, why is this prod- the Republic of Ireland and clean, they are educated and us have agreed on. And, for ranked as one of the best uct still legal? Prohibition- Northern Ireland find a way take their place in the busi- the most part of those five paellas I’ve ever sampled. It ists tried it long ago with al- to put aside sectarian differ- ness world at large. And be- ethnic restaurants I men- contained everything I men- cohol and it didn’t come ences and see all that cause of schedules, cooking tioned, we wouldn’t have to tioned, with just enough saf- close to working. Govern- unites them together as one takes a back seat, so here drive for more than a mile fron and subtle spices to ment also speaks out of people. we are. or two to find them. The only bring out the taste of the forked tongue on the issue. Getting back to Sir Robin I tried to explain this to other country I’ve ever seen meats and seafood. At the same time they try to of Sherwood, the fight he Aunt Dorothy several times that many offerings is in En- For dessert, we all ordered ban the stuff, they reap fought is still being fought when she had negative com- gland, and only in London. flan, custard with burned in millions on taxes from today. It was a fight over des- ments about the relation- The latest types of restau- caramel liquid dripping down smokers. You can’t have it potism and the rights of free ship between Nanna and rants have become popular the sides of the cylindrical both ways or can you? men. It was a fight over the Babbononno. If you remem- in the northeast recently pieces. I added in a double Listen, I hate smoking. I likes of Prince John and all ber, Aunt Dorothy was the are Latin American and Bra- espresso to finish off my des- never have. I watched my the Prince Johns who still wife of Uncle Nick, Mom’s zilian. Italian and Chinese sert and thought I was in father die a long and agoniz- rule in this world of ours to- middle brother and my God- food was considered exotic a gastronomical heaven. ing death from COPD caused day. The world was bad father. Aunt Dorothy was couple of generations ago, I’m out of space, but would by decades of smoking ciga- enough when it was the from an Anglo culture that but more so than most other like to know if this type of rettes. I wish he never Normans versus the Saxons went back almost to the May- ethnic foods, have been ac- meal appeals to you. If it smoked. Toward the end, but compared to today, that flower. Her upbringing dif- cepted by the American pub- does, then you have to try that became his wish too. was a piece of cake. fered greatly from that of the lic. As I said, Brazilian and La Casa De Pedro in Water- However, in this country Finally, if you really want Italian American people. Latin American food are the town. Ask for Mark Lyons, people have rights to make to get metaphorical, I saw a She considered Nanna a latest offerings to hit the res- the manager and tell him I choices. Sometimes they are lot of Tea in Sherwood For- slave to Babbononno and re- taurant scene. recommended the place, not always the best choices. est too. sented the fact that my Last week, as an example and he will take good care of grandmother cooked and of what I’ve been talking you. See you next week, and cleaned for him and the fam- about, Loretta and I teamed may GOD BLESS AMERICA. — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — ily with nothing more to look up with dear friends, Joe THE forward to. Aunt Dorothy and Mary DeMaina, and couldn’t understand or didn’t headed to a place called La want to understand the ways Casa De Pedro. Small Ads Johnny Christy of the old timers and as a re- Located at 343 Arsenal sult condemned it. She was Street in the complex that Get Big educated and working in had been the Watertown Ar- Orchestra Boston’s leather industry senal, back in the day. It Results when she met Uncle Nick. proved to be close enough to For more information call MUSIC FOR ALL After they were married, she head to for a quick meal. I OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 continued with her profes- didn’t know what to expect, 617-227-8929 Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani by Orazio Buttafuoco LaMATTINA’S consummate music lover MANAGER NAMED TOP FUNDRAISER DRAWS 200 has been in radio for over 50 MANAGER OF THE YEAR SUPPORTERS years.” Jess Tauber, a top aide to On Thursday, April 5, City Ron can bring music to life City Councilor Ayanna Pres- LO SAPEVATE CHE … Councilor Sal LaMattina and feed it into your soul. sley was recently named “lo- E’ diventato un esodo continuo per chiunque cerca un hosted a fundraiser at Ecco. This ability is truly a gift cal campaign manager of the lavoro, un successo e un reddito. Some 200 people stopped by from God. His Sunday night year” and picked up a “Pollie Sono pronti a lasciare un paese, l’Italia, che sta’ during the gathering to sup- “Strictly Sinatra” and “Music Award” from the American diventando un paese di vecchi. In dieci mesi dell’anno port Sal. Among those America” shows are heard Association of Political Con- scorso, il 2010, oltre 65 mila giovani italiani si sono present of course was Dave weekly on WPLM 99.1 FM sultants at a recent confer- trasferiti all’estero. Tutti erano sotto i trent’anni d’eta’, Modica from Ecco. Among from 7:00 pm until 2:00 am. ence in Austin, TX. Jess has convinti che era meglio trovare un lavoro altrove. celebrants also were Patti You can also go to the web at since returned to Pressley’s E’ un fenomeno in crescendo. Infatti tra il 2000 ed il 2007 and Jimmy Satori, members musicnotnoise.com. His book, City Hall office. I worked with gli italiani laureati che lavorano in paesi della comunita’ of the afternoon division of Radio My Way is a great read her during Pressley’s cam- europea sono aumentati del 40%. Se fossero rimasti in Knights and Ladies of and takes you on a journey paign last year where she Italia avrebbero aumentato la disoccupazione giovanile al Dunkin’ Donuts down on through Ron’s life in radio. helped guide the Pressley di sopra del presente 27.8%. Bennington Street. He told me he’ll keep doing re-election campaign to a E’ intelligenza ed energia che vengono sottratti al futuro SALESIAN COMMUNITY what he’s been doing for as great first place finish. Many del paese. Le ragioni? Sono molte. Una e’ l’ostilita’ BREAKFAST, JUNE 21 long as he can. He also quoted political experts pegged her dell’ambiente italiano, ostile al ‘merito’ ed all’indifferenza The 4th annual Salesian to me something Frank as vulnerable and were ai problemi dei cittadini, soprattutto i giovani. Un’altro Boys & Girls Club Commu- Sinatra said and is also writ- shocked at the final election problema serio e’ l’indifferenza anche del governo italiano nity Breakfast will be held ten on his grave stone, “The outcome. I was not surprised che destina all’istruzione solo, il 4.3% del PIL contro il 5.6% on Thursday, June 21 at best is yet to come.” because I know Jess and della Francia ed il 5.4% del Regno Unito. Un’altro problema Suffolk Downs at 7:30 am. I cannot thank Ron enough how she runs campaigns. ancora e’ che non arrivano cervelli stranieri a sostituire The East Boston event is for his radio career. Often PATRICK SAYS HE WILL quelli italiani andati via. L’Italia poi non attrae talenti sponsored by Suffolk Downs when driving home late on STAND HIS GROUND ON stranieri. Esiste un rimedio? La prima semplice risposta and The Fields Family Foun- a Sunday night, I turn on his “STAND YOUR GROUND” e’ che ci vuole un impegno collettivo del paese, e servono dation. Rep. Carlo Basile program and he becomes a LEGISLATION regole chiare che alimentino la concorrenza , dare spazi al once again will serve as host passenger sitting next to me Gov. Patrick says he will merito, e superare il conflitto tra generazioni, un serio and M.C. Carlo is an alum- making my ride home so veto any “Stand Your Ground” problema da risolvere in Italia. Purtroppo chi lascia il paese nus of the club back in his much easier. There is noth- legislation that reaches his e trova un lavoro all’estero pensa di ritornare dopo i primi youth. For more information ing like great old music that desk for signature. Talking mesi di lavoro. Ma subito si rendono conto che e’ meglio call Stephen Fielding, direc- never sounds like noise. on WTKK 96.9 FM, Patrick professionalmente rimanere dove si trovano perche’ si tor of development and com- THOSE ANNUAL stated, that this gun bill sentono apprezzati.. munications at 617-567- ROXBURY REUNIONS would not “get past my desk.” 0863 or email to stfielding@ UPDATE The governor also said that DID YOU KNOW THAT … salesianclub.com. I received an e-mail re- we don’t need such a law in It has now become a constant exodus to anyone looking CUTBACKS HIT YANCEY cently from Joan Marie Ellis the Bay State and was also for a job, success and an income. They are ready to leave a 2012 NEWSLETTER? who grew up in St. Patrick’s not sure why Florida needed country, Italy, which is becoming a land of old people. Dur- City Councilor Charles parish in Roxbury who read it either. The bill (S 661) is ing a ten-month period in 2010, more than 65,000 young Yancey’s latest constituent a recent mention of the currently in the Joint Com- Italians have moved abroad. Everyone was under the age of newsletter was only eight Roxbury Reunions held an- mittee on the Judiciary up 30, fully convinced that it was better to find a job elsewhere. pages. It contained only 22 nually for folks mainly from on Beacon Hill. It is a growing phenomenon. In fact between the years photos of which Yancey was St. Patrick’s parish. She The governor has used the 2000–2007, Italian college graduates, who work in Euro- seen in 11 of them. Every- wanted to know how she Trayvon Martin case as a pean countries, have increased by 40%. Had they remained body is cutting back these and her brother could attend reason for his opposition to in Italy, they would have increased youth unemployment days, huh? the 2012 reunion. I have the bill but while I haven’t above the present 27.8%. It is intelligence and energy that I did appreciate the nice passed her information on made up my mind on his the country is losing. The reason? There are many. One is story within it on Jim Hen- to Stevie O’Malley from stance I am not even sure the hostility of the Italian environment, reluctant to rec- nigan’s 85th birthday bash. MJ Pizza in Roslindale. You that the “Stand Your Ground” ognize ‘merit’, and the indifference to the needs of the citi- There was a great photo of can stop by the pizza parlor law was even in effect at the zens, mainly the young. Another serious problem is the Hennigan and Yancey shak- on Roslindale’s Belgrade time of this tragic shooting. failure of the Italian Government that “helps” education ing hands before Hennigan Avenue. “UPS AND DOWNS” LOOKS with a meager 4.3%, as compared to France (5.6%) or to the cut into his giant birthday HIGH SPEED TROLLEY LIKE IT IS GOING DOWN United Kingdom (5.4%). There is also another problem: the cake. If you take a real close SERVICE SLOWING “Ups and Downs,” an infa- inability to get foreign talent, to replace the Italian (gone look at Yancey’s eyes, it DOWN SOON mous watering hole and club away). appears his right eye is The MBTA has announced next to the Neponset Bridge Italy doesn’t attract foreign talent. Is there a remedy? glued to the birthday cake. I a reduction in service on the in Dorchester is going, go- The first simple answer is a collective commitment of the heard the cake was really High Speed Mattapan trolley ing, gone since reportedly country, and clear rules that affect competition, recognize yummy and that Hennigan line starting July 1. Between the lawyer for this place has merit, and resolve any conflict between generations, a looked like a surgeon slicing the hours of 6:00–10:00 am stated the bar’s owner is serious problem, for Italy, to solve. it up for folks. and 8:00 pm until 1:00 am, looking to transfer the liquor Those who immigrate to and find work abroad contemplate 3rd ANNUAL WOMEN FOR the trolleys will be spread to the Boston Tea Party Mu- coming back during the first few months. Some, however, AYANNA FUNDRAISER ON out to every 23-26 minutes seum in the Fort Point realize that it is professionally convenient to stay where TAP FOR APRIL 26 instead of every 11-13 min- Channel area. This bar has they are, for they feel that their work is appreciated. Plans for the Annual utes. The streetcars route been at this site for nearly a Women for Ayanna fund- will remain the same pass- half-century and originally raiser are in full swing. Each ing down the middle of a was called the “Pony Room.” year it grows bigger than the cemetery. NOBILE INSURANCE previous one. It is an oppor- PRESSLEY CAMPAIGN (Continued on Page 15) tunity for those attending ALBANO F. PONTE, CEP the fundraiser to celebrate Financial and Estate Planning all that has been accom- plished since they last gath- Email [email protected] ered together. Phone 617-320-0022 Recently, Boston Magazine named City Councilor MICHAEL F. NOBILE, CPCU Ayanna Pressley one of the “50 Most Powerful People in BOSTON MEDFORD Boston.” The time will be held at the Omni Parker 30 Prince Street 39 Salem Street House on Thursday, April 26. Boston, MA 02113 Medford, MA 02155 For further information, visit (617) 523-6766 (781) 395-4200 infoayannapressley.com or Fax (617) 523-0078 Fax (781) 391-8493 call Ayanna at her City Hall office. RADIO MY WAY WITH RON DELLA CHIESA Ron Della Chiesa says his The Federal Trade Commission obsession with radio began works for the consumer as a little kid living in Quincy and listening to his to prevent fraud and deception. father Aldo singing like Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) Caruso It has been said of Ron, “Della Chiesa may be or log on to www.ftc.gov. 74, but he is as charismatic and energetic as ever. The BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 20, 2012 Page 15

• Talk of Many Things (Continued from Page 14 A Febuary 23 melee leav- invited to this event. I EXTRA Innings ing seven people stabbed led wished him a Happy Birth- to the bar’s latest trouble. day. He just celebrated his. by Sal Giarratani This place has been legend- Frank also told me he’s ary to folks in both Neponset running for Middlesex Reg- Little League Parade enough to win but didn’t. pitch as the Houston fran- th and Quincy where last call ister of Deeds. This is his and Bar-B-Cue Lester did that on Opening chise celebrates its 50 an- is earlier than Boston. Late first attempt at public office. Great Day for the Kids Day. He truly deserved to win niversary of its very first at night you could always I wished him well and will be Saturday, April 7 was a but didn’t ... By the way, game. Major League Base- count on the place filled with supporting his candidacy. perfect day for the annual doesn’t Dave Ortiz look like ball trying to be politically folks from across the bridge MEANWHILE, IN... Opening Day East Boston a new man with his weight correct initially objected to in Quincy. Maura Hennigan is run- Little League Parade. All, the loss. He can actually attempt having the pistol remain as ROC DISCO BENEFIT ning for re-election of Clerk kids had a great day march- to steal a base. I wonder if it was on the original uni- ON APRIL 28 of the Criminal Court this ing through East Boston and losing weight was a clause in forms. Last month, MLB re- The same folks who just fall. Other candidates were carrying their team banners his new contract. Oh, did I lented after much protest coordinated a successful fund- reportedly interested as the before settling down once mention that Carl Crawford and the Houston Astros were raising Disco Party to ben- deadline approached. Mean- again as Jim’s Auto spon- is hurt again? Alfredo Aceves allowed to pistol up again. efit the Nazzaro Community while, Maura seems to be sored the cookout. This kind finally pitched his first The throwback uniforms will Center are putting together everywhere. West Roxbury of kids event is what makes inning of baseball and picked be worn often this year in another one to benefit ROC one day, Winthrop the next East Boston a great place to up a save. Meanwhile, Fran- tribute to the team’s roots. Teen Saturday which pro- and I recently met her in live and raise children. cona has no intention of cel- Dodgers Sold vides activities for local East Boston or was that Red Sox Start Off Bad But ebrating anything to do with for $2 Billion th teens through the efforts of South Boston? I don’t re- Not as Bad as Last Year Fenway’s 100 Anniversary. La Dodgers owner Frank Steven Virgilio, aka Virgil. member. Maura’s been my Last year under Tito Like I care less. McCourt agreed to sell the For seven years now, this friend for over 30 years and Francona, the Red Sox slide Gillen Gets bankrupt team for $2 million teen program has been tak- was always a great city coun- out of spring training as if Five Day Suspension to a group that includes Lak- ing youths out of the city on cilor before moving into her they had fallen on a banana Recently, Ozzie Gillen, the ers’ great Magic Johnson. Saturdays. The program also current county job. peel. They lost 10 or 11 out new Miami Marlins man- McCourt paid $430 million includes Movie Night in the THE GUY WHO KNOWS of their first 13 Games. This ager who is from Hugo in 2004 to buy the team, Gassy and also at Christo- EVERYONE’S NAME IS year, they are 1–4 after one Chavez’s Venezuela told Time Dodgers Stadium and 250 pher Columbus Waterfront COMING TO THE SEAPORT roundtrip through the start- Magazine that he both loved acres of land from the Fox Park during the summer Thomas Kershaw, owner of ing rotation. The best show- and admired Cuban dictator division of Rupert Murdoch’s months. the Hampshire House and 75 ing was Jon Lester who Fidel Castro which did not go News Corp. The team’s debt Said Virgilio, “We help kids Chestnut as well as two should have won Game 1 of over well with folks down in stood at $579 million as of in school, court, job search Cheers locations, is planning the 2012 season. Josh Miami’s Little Cuba. January 2012. Oh, Happy and other resources. We do to open a waterfront restau- Beckett, Clay Buchhotz and He had to apologize for Birthday to Dodgers Stadium. so much for so many for rant as part of the Liberty David Bard didn’t pitch well those dumb remarks of his, With the sale, I’m sure years and yet at grant time Wharf development. Said at all. Beckett was espe- especially since most Mar- there’s ice cream and cake we are unknown.” He hopes Kershaw, “We’re anticipating cially bad going five innings, lins fans are Cuban Ameri- arriving soon. The new own- people will go to the upcom- we’ll do a good business in serving up five home runs cans. Nobody in Miami cares ers are called Guggenheim ing second Disco Party to the summer and hang on in and earning all seven runs if he loves Hugo but don’t go Baseball Management. support ROC and “to reach the winter.” he gave up. Buchholz stunk loving Castro and expect Quiz: out to friends and help make Kershaw said it will be a too. David Bard thinks he nothing but what happened. Test Your Baseball Smarts the event a great one.” neighborhood establishment should have won that game He says he really didn’t How many Major League The Disco Party will be held with a full menu and full bar. apparently and Bobby Valen- mean what he said, so why stadiums use artificial turf? at the Fisherman’s Club on The Seaport District has cre- tine seemingly thinks he did he say it? File this one Who was the first Latino in Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 ated a life of its own. The pitched well enough to win. as a victory for Marlins Na- the Baseball Hall of Fame? p.m. Adults Only. Music will Northern Avenue location According to Bobby V, “His tion fans. Who was the first Little be by DJ Virgil. For more de- will certainly benefit the pitches were good, very good. Houston Colt 45s Leaguer to be elected presi- tails, call Roseann Romano Seaport’s increasing num- Not quite the results we were Returns to Mound dent of the United States? at 617-306-0181. ber of residents and con- looking for and he’s a little Former pitcher Bob Aspro- See how much you know OUT OF CONTROL tinue to add to the number disappointed.” I think it is monte, an original member about America’s favorite pas- IN SPRINGFIELD of eating and drinking spots the fans who are a little dis- of the Houston Colt 45s re- time by taking this quiz. Springfield, out in western down by the water. appointed. He did pitch well cently threw out the first aarp.org/bbquiz Massachusetts, is appar- BUCKY RETURNS THE ently out of control when it LONG KNIGHT IS OVER comes to birth control. Stats Bucky Spartaro has re- • Law and Justice Day Breakfast (Continued from Page 1) for the city show that it is turned to Eastie from his number one statewide for Florida vacation. Winter has trol Unit. ADA Fabbri serves women in these fields. She honor of Officer John B. teen pregnancies. So what officially ended. Also back is as a faculty member of the has served as the Women in “Jack” Maguire, a fellow of- is the city’s response? Free Richie Spartaro with chess National College of District Engineering Committee ficer killed in the line of birth control in public set in hand. Only one left Attorneys, and is the creator Chair as part of the Institute duty in December 2010. schools to students 12 and down in Florida is Sam M. of the Criminal Law Update, of Electrical and Electronic The Commission for Social older with parental consent. The Knights of Dunkin’ a well-respected legal guide Engineers (IEEE), and is an Justice acts as the anti- Can’t parents be responsible Donuts is all but completely for Massachusetts criminal IEEE Fellow. defamation arm of the Order for their children without back with meetings to law codes. The Commission will also Sons of Italy in America and handing the problem over to resume at the round table. The “Public Service Award” be granting a “Distinguished its purpose is to ensure the schools? Holy Cow, par- Evan still drives to the will be given to Dr. Karen Service Award” to Officer equal concern, respect, ents in Springfield don’t nightly Knights gatherings. Panetta. Dr. Panetta is a Pro- Robert DeNapoli. Officer treatment and opportunity need free birth control. Gail also drives there but in fessor of Electrical and Com- DeNapoli became a reserve for all Italians, Italian- Could it be that the teen her own vehicle. Carpooling puter Engineering at Tufts police officer in the Woburn Americans and those of pregnancy rate is caused by days appear to be over. University, and serves as Police Department in Octo- other ethnic origins. Keep- parents who don’t know how Johnny “Two dog” and Larry Director of the university’s ber 1994, and was appointed ing within the focus of their to be parents? Sometimes held the fort on Easter Sun- Simulation Research Labo- as a full time officer in the purpose, the Commission is the apple doesn’t fall far from day night until I arrived. At ratory. She is the Co- patrol department in June extremely proud to be able the tree. In the end, all that the stroke of midnight, we Founder and Chief Research 1997. He served in this role to recognize these outstand- free stuff handed out to 12 emptied the place. Scientist at BA Logix Inc. Dr. until September 2011, when ing individuals who have year old teens won’t even put N.E.A.D. LOOKING FOR Panetta’s dedication to in- he was wounded in the line proven themselves as lead- a dent in the high teen preg- NEW BOARD MEMBERS volving youth in engineer- of duty. Since that time, and ers within the community, nancy rate in the state’s sec- John Romano tells me that ing and the sciences in- despite suffering serious in- the state and in the preser- ond largest city. Just watch North End Against Drugs is spired her to found the Nerd juries, he has worked to- vation of their Italian Heri- and see! still looking for a couple of Girls Foundation, which en- ward returning to full duty tage. BUMPED INTO FRANK new board members. You ables young girls to pursue in the department. Officer For additional information CIANO THE OTHER DAY have to live in the North End their interest in math, sci- DeNapoli was known in the or to purchase tickets, I was attending an open to be on this board. J.R. is ence, and engineering, department for organizing please contact the Grand house for the new Boston looking for some young par- while working to break down charity softball tourna- Lodge of Massachusetts at Herald offices and newsroom ents with kids to fill out the the negative stereotypes of ments, including one in 617-489-5234. over in the Seaport District board of directors’ seats. Con- on Fargo Street and bumped tact John Romano; you can into attorney Frank Ciano always leave him a note at who was also among those the Nazzaro Center. • Res Publica (Continued from Page 2) His Democratic opponent, the fourteen days from have urged Catholic institu- Elizabeth Warren, says June 21 — the vigil of the tions to work “in cooperation ATTENTION ATTORNEYS that makes Senator Brown Feasts of St. John Fisher with other Christians, Jews, “extreme.” The voters can and St. Thomas More — to people of other faiths, and The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper of settle that one in November. July 4, Independence Day, indeed, all who wish to general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices from any court in each town that we serve. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss All Showing Their “FIST of Fury!” Just where did he come later he made his first NHL from, this person out of the start against the Philadelphia red, white and blue? What Flyers, a contest the Caps about this goalie who seemed would win in the extra ses- to hold the Bruins at bay in sion. Overall he would go the early games of the East- 10-2-2 in 14 games with the ern Conference quarterfinal Caps that season, finishing series with the Washington with a 1.79 GAA and a .934 Capitals? save percentage. He also Braden Holtby, the substi- played 30 games with Her- tute netminder who kept shey, going 17-10-1, 2.29 GAA Washington in the first three and a .920 save percentage. Juan “Butcher Boy” Botta games of the series with Bos- The regular season that just and Vito Antuofermo ton, was born and raised on ended was more of the same, the Canadian prairie, a long with Holtby playing in only way from the political capital seven games. But when Missy “The Fury” Fiorentino of America. Neuvirth and Tomas Vokoun Lloydminster, Saskatchewan went down with injuries John O’Brien is a small city of just under near the close of the regular 28,000 people on the provin- season, the Caps had really cial border with Alberta. no choice but to turn to Somewhat isolated and rural, Holtby. it is the perfect incubator for It has been the classic story a potential career in hockey. of the sub getting his oppor- Far from the bright lights of a tunity and making the most Tony Petronelli, Goody large population center, local of it — at least in the early Petronelli and Peter hockey becomes the center- games. Holtby shut out the Wilbur “Skeeter” McClure, Marciano piece around which all else B’s in regulation in game 1, Joey DeGrandis and Danny revolves. It’s also the home- allowing the winning goal by Long town of Garnet “Ace” Bailey, Chris Kelly with just over a who won two Stanley Cups minute into the first over- with the B’s and died in the time. It was Boston’s first 1-0 September 11 attacks. overtime playoff victory since Holtby would be introduced March 23, 1935. Yes, you read to big time crowds when he that right — 1935. began playing for the Saska- The second game was more Richie “The Mountain” toon Blades of the Western of the same as he allowed the LaMontagne. Hockey League, the only team B’s only a single tally as Wash- Tony DeMarco, Carlos continuously operating in ington won 2-1 to even the Garcia and Carlos Ortiz the league since the WHL’s series at 1-1. Through two foundation in 1966. The games this third-stringer had Blades play their games in stellar stats — a .083 GAA the 15,195 seat Credit Union and a .973 save percentage. Centre, a facility that would Boston had six 20-goal scor- rival many arenas in the ers in the regular season but U.S. Holtby seemed to have put The 2006-2007 Season was them in hibernation. Was he far from stellar as he posted about to pull a Doug Flutie and Larry Belcamino Jimmy Farrell, Dan a 3.21 goals against average dislodge the regulars ahead O’Malley and Charles and an unimpressive .895 of him now that he had been “Babe” Wood save percentage over the given his chance? course of 51 games (17-29-3). Game three arrived and the Those are not numbers that B’s came away 4-3 winners will bring NHL scouts to your to take a 2-1 series lead. door, that’s for sure. Holtby’s goals against average The next year (2007-2008) went up to .177 — still excel- was somewhat of an improve- lent but not off the charts. ment statistics wise, as he For example, B’s goalie Tim went 25-29-8 with a 2.84 GAA Thomas was better at 1.47 Jaime “The Hurricane” and a .908 save percentage. through three games. Clampitt Donnell Wigfall and Chris Washington took a chance on As the series turned toward Sarno him, selecting him in the game four there was a sense fourth round (93rd overall) of that the Bruins had perhaps the 2008 NHL draft. “figured out Holtby.” But there Such a move apparently did was also the reality that the wonders for his confidence as series had been close — the Vinny Paz he went 40-16-4 in his final first three games had all been season with Saskatoon with decided by one goal and nei- a 2.62 GAA and a .910 save ther team could claim the percentage. upper hand. If you believe in He then split his first sea- series stats then the B’s had son in the Caps organization history on their side — they between the South Carolina are 19-6 all-time in best-of- Stingrays of the ECHL and the seven series in which they Hershey Bears of the AHL. He lead 2-1 in games. went 25-8-2 with Hershey When the series opened with an improved 2.32 GAA several members of the and a .917 save percentage. media were concerned about He represented the Sting- Washington, focusing their Marine Peter Santoro. A Jimmy Manning and Sean rays in the ECHL All-Star thoughts on Alex Ovechkin fighter, awarded two Purple Joey DeGrandis Creegan game. and Nicklas Backstrom. But Hearts at Iwo Jima. The Bruins were a part of a then out of nowhere came big day in Holtby’s life. That Holtby and suddenly there would be November 5, 2010 was a new situation to con- when he made his NHL debut tend with — the hot goalie. at the Verizon Center with It may well be that the Bru- 10 minutes remaining in ins will prevail and move on the game and the score tied to the second round. But one at 3-3. Replacing Michal had a feeling as the series Neuvirth, he stopped four progressed that the advance- shots by the B’s as the Caps ment was not a given and that scored twice to claim the the play of Holtby — whether victory. stellar or average—would It also didn’t take long for loom large as a factor as to Riddick Bowe and Tony Promoter Jimmy Burchfield Holtby to become associated whether the Bruins would Irish Micky Ward DeMarco. and Paul Poirier with overtime. Two nights play into May.