VOL. 116 - NO. 20 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 18, 2012 $.30 A COPY 2nd Annual Mayor Menino Announces Long Anticipated Saint Pio Mass and Procession DEAL FOR NORTH STREET PROPERTY On Sunday, June 24 Plan Includes Growth at Successful North End School the 2nd Annual Saint Pio Mass and Procession will Mayor Thomas M. Menino, take place in Boston’s in a letter, informed fami- North End. An Italian lies of the popular John Eliot Mass will be held at K-8 School that the City has St. Leonard Church on acquired nearby North Hanover Street, North Bennet Street School build- End, Boston at 10:30 am. ings, allowing for expansion Following the Mass there of the Eliot in the coming will be a procession years. through the streets of “The Eliot K-8 is a true the North End with the gem, which is attracting statue of Saint Pio. All young families to Boston,” are welcome to attend said Mayor Menino. “Parents this wonderful event. have urged us to expand this Saint Pio (Pius) of small, successful school. Pietrelcina, O.F.M. Expanding the program helps Cap., (25 May 1887 – us deliver on our promise to 23 September 1968) was provide quality educational a Capuchin Catholic choices in every part of priest from Italy who is Boston and connect schools venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born with the communities they are just one tenth of a mile cess, which culminated to- Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) support.” from the Eliot K-8 School. day with a vote by the city’s when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly The four buildings located The properties will be reno- Public Facilities Commis- known as Padre Pio. He became famous for his bearing at 37–39 North Bennet vated by the city and will sion, accepts an offer valued the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope Street and 48–52 Tileston open in the next few years. John Paul II. Street in the North End — This year-and-a-half pro- (Continued on Page 4) The statue, a gift from Anna D’Amore Sirignano, was shipped from Italy to Boston and remains at St. Leonard Church. CITY OF BOSTON UPCOMING Anna D’Amore Sirignano is the organizer of the event along with the help of Natalina Tizzano, Francesco Bruno, Norma Cappuccio, Maria Cucciniello and Carmen Guarino. MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES The Boston Parks and Rec- On Sunday, May 27, a reation Department has an- Memorial Day ceremony will nounced several Memorial be held at Mount Hope Cem- Day observances taking etery, 355 Walk Hill St., News Briefs place in City-owned parks Mattapan, from 11:00 am to by Sal Giarratani and cemeteries. 2:00 pm. The event will On Thursday, May 24, the include a short parade from Massachusetts Military He- inside the cemetery gate Rubio on Obama roes Fund, a non-profit dedi- up to the WWI and WWII Recently, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) made cated to the families of mili- Monument where the cer- some great points about President Obama. Did you tary service personnel from emony will be held. For fur- know that since Obama went into the White Massachusetts fallen in ser- ther information, please House, America has spent itself into $5 trillion vice to the United States, contact Arthur Smith of more in long-term debt? How about the fact that will host a service at 10:30 the American Legion at under the Obama Administration, we have more am at the Soldiers and Sail- (617) 298-7509. people unemployed or who have given up looking ors Monument on Boston On Memorial Day, Mon- for jobs all together since 1981 when President Common. day, May 28, services will Reagan replaced Jimmy Carter? The event will include the be held at Fairview Cem- As far as using the Osama Anniversary, Obama- reading of the names of Bay Soldiers and Sailors Monu- etery, 45 Fairview Avenue, Biden shamelessly used a unifying event to di- State soldiers killed as a ment on Boston Common. Hyde Park at 11:00 am. The vide America for electoral purposes. result of current military op- day’s activities begin with Rubio’s comments should become the mantra erations in Iraq and Afghanistan among a an 8:00 am service at the Fogg-Roberts of the Romney campaign. flag garden with thousands of miniature American Legion Post 78 located at Wisdom from a Founding Father American flags honoring the sacrifices of 56 Harvard Avenue in Hyde Park. “If the American people ever allow private banks all fallen Massachusetts service men and From there participants will march to a to control the issue of their money, first by infla- women. Mass at Most Precious Blood Parish at tion and then by deflation, the banks and corpo- Every year for the past 66 years, the City 43 Maple Street and then return to the Post rations that will grow up around them will deprive of Boston’s Veterans Services, in conjunc- for the start of a tour of local veteran’s the people of their property until their children tion with the American Legion, AMVETS, squares. The procession will end up at the will wake up homeless on the continent their fa- Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other veter- Civil War Memorial at Fairview Cemetery thers conquered. The issuing power should be ans’ organizations, hosts a commemorative for the closing ceremony at 11:00 am. For taken from the banks and restored to the people, Memorial Day Service. more information, please contact Andy to whom it properly belongs.” This year’s service will be held on Satur- Murphy of the Fogg Post at (617) 364-1636. President Thomas Jefferson in a letter to the day, May 26, at 11:00 am at the Sgt. Charles A Memorial Day observance will also be Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin. A. MacGillvary Veterans Memorial Park held at Evergreen Cemetery, 2060 Common- located in the Back Bay Fens opposite the wealth Avenue, Brighton, from 10:00 am to (Continued on Page 14) rear of the Museum of Fine Arts and adja- 2:00 pm. For further information, please call cent to Roberto Clemente Stadium. The the City of Boston’s Cemetery Division at event is free and open to the public. (617) 635-7361.

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The dinner will also told by a TV comedian who cooked food (similar to our longer reserved for simple include a keynote address presents his candidate for newlyweds of today). This family meals, but became a from Victoria Reggie Kennedy the bravest person in the was the beginning of the circus for acrobats and and the distribution of the world — the primitive man long and slow process of dis- clowns. Annual Access to Justice who first spotted a cow and covering which meats were Throughout this classical Awards. said to his friend, “do you see best prepared by heat and period, breakfast, lunch and “Speaker DeLeo is to be that animal with the big bag away from direct flame and dinner as we know them lauded for his commitment hanging down? I’m going to which were best cooked were called “jentaculum, to court management re- subdue it, then squeeze that over, in, or under the fire. prandium and cena.” Both form, of which he has been bag and whatever comes out The early Romans were a jentaculum and prandium a true leader. Massachu- vance MBA-supported legis- — I’ll drink it.” Dio mio what frugal people, the poorer were simple meals for all setts could never have lation. This is DeLeo’s sec- guts he must have had. I of- classes subsisted on a basic classes. The jentaculum achieved these historic re- ond time receiving the ten wondered if his friend diet of coarse bread and a varied from only a glass of forms without his vision,” honor; the first came in might have said, “O.K. and porridge made from millet or water in some instances to MBA President Richard P. 1998 for his support of guard- if there is any of that stuff polenta meal. The usual porridge, bread, cheese and Campbell said. “The MBA is ianship legislation. left over we’ll put it out in the drink was water. High fire sometimes a watered down grateful for all the hard work The MBA Legislator of the sun for a week or so. When risk in the crowded tene- wine which even today bears he put into this issue of Year Award is presented an- it gets all thick and moldy ment houses kept cooking the name of “sciacquare.” critical importance to the nually to a state or federal we can spread it on some methods at a primitive Prandium varied from a citizens of the common- legislator who has distin- bread and eat it. Then we’ll minimum and was avoided simple piece of bread to the wealth.” guished him or herself in kill the animal, slice the whenever possible. Figs, more nourishing accompa- “I am honored that the public service through out- stomach into strips and cook cheese (an interesting com- niment of cold meat, veg- Massachusetts Bar Associa- standing contributions to it with tomato sauce. We bination), olives and dried or etables and fruits, washed tion has chosen to recognize the legal profession, courts might even bake part of the salt preserved foods were down with (you guessed it) a me as the Legislator of and the administration of head in our oven and throw good substitutes (have you little wine. the Year,” DeLeo said. “I’d justice. the tail in our next bowl of priced any prosciutto lately?). Both jentaculum and be remiss to not share this DeLeo was elected to the soup.” I will never forget the The situation changed dra- prandium were meals that honor with my colleagues in House of Representatives day that I came home from matically with the more af- were taken without cer- the House of Representa- in November 1990 and has school and saw my dear fa- fluent or wealthy, or so called emony and in any room of tives, however. This award served as chair of House ther baking half of a cow’s “nouveaux riche.” This was the house that might be con- is so special for all of the Ways and Means. A graduate head in the oven. I didn’t go especially noticeable during venient. The main event members, as we in the of Suffolk University Law near him for a week and it the height of Rome’s great- was the cena, the serious House have worked so hard School, he is a past member took a month for me to get est glory. No part of Roman evening meal. In all of Ro- over the past year to create of the Winthrop Democratic over the shock. I wonder who life escaped eastern influ- man life there seemed to be and pass legislation that Town Committee and Win- was the first person who ever ences, but food and cooking one common attitude toward makes the Massachusetts throp Board of Selectmen made stuffed “calamaro” or seemed to be most affected. the cena; it was always court system more efficient.” For further detials on the “anguilla”? How about the Simple meals among friends eaten after the work of the In April 2011, DeLeo filed 2012 Annual Dinner, please first person who ever swal- grew into exotic banquets. day was done, it was always landmark legislation, in col- visit www.MassBar.org/ lowed an oyster? I also won- Plain and simple dishes now eaten in the “triclinium” laboration with the Supreme AD12. der who started all of those became highly involved and and it was always the most Judicial Court, which over- stories about oysters (prob- extravagant creations. Cooks important meal of the day. hauled court management. Incorporated in 1911, the ably just an old wives’ tale). showed their artistry by cre- NEXT WEEK: Chow Down The bill, signed into law last Massachusetts Bar Associ- For thousands of years, pre- ating fantastic and at times in Old Rome, Part II August, included the cre- ation is a non-profit organiz- ation of a civilian court ad- ation that serves the legal ministrator. The reforms profession and the public by were in line with recom- promoting the administration I Take it from this News mendations in MBA reports of justice, legal education, from 1976, 1991 and 2003. professional excellence and DeLeo will be honored for respect for the law. The MBA TIERNEY IS IN BIG TROUBLE this achievement, his abil- represents a diverse group of by Sal Giarratani ity to join groups often on attorneys, judges and legal Recently, U.S. Rep. John state delegation. Tierney never responded to opposing sides and a long professionals across the Tierney, (D-Salem) has Tisei has already criti- the Wakefield Republican’s history of working to ad- commonwealth. challenged his Republican cized Tierney for his reli- challenge. Tisei has not opponent Richard Tisei to ance on monies raised from committed to Tierney’s call sign the same kind of political action committees. for their own “Peoples LAW OFFICES OF “Peoples Pledge” that Eliza- Tierney has raised at Pledge” he would discuss beth Warren and Scott least $383,000 from PACs things with Tierney but FRANK J. CIANO Brown have signed for their about 42% of his total con- would probably want to do U.S. Senate race. Tierney’s tributions. Such monies di- something a little more ex- GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW letter comes just as this rectly from PACs are not cov- pansive than what Warren DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS North Shore U.S. House ered in the “People’s Pledge” and Brown have done. CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. race is attracting national signed on by Warren and The fact that a long-time attention. Tisei is viewed Brown in their race. Tisei, incumbent like Tierney is 617-354-9400 as the most likely Republi- back in March, challenged trying to get a “Peoples Si Parla Italiano can to win a seat in the Tierney not to accept PAC Pledge” in his re-election all-Democratic U.S. House money or to limit it but race says something about 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 the perceived strength of Richard Tisei across the Congressional district. I have known Tisei for some All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei NOBILE INSURANCE time and don’t always agree ALBANO F. PONTE, CEP with him on everything but he was a good state senator Financial and Estate Planning for his district in the years Email [email protected] he served in the State Sen- Phone 617-320-0022 ate on Beacon Hill. He is likeable and he knows how MICHAEL F. NOBILE, CPCU to be an effective voice for his constituents. This year is looking good for candi- BOSTON MEDFORD dates like Richie Tisei 30 Prince Street 39 Salem Street and the U.S. House staying Boston, MA 02113 Medford, MA 02155 Republican in the next (617) 523-6766 (781) 395-4200 session. Tierney looks like Fax (617) 523-0078 Fax (781) 391-8493 he knows he’s in trouble and that’s good news for all Bistro • Beer • Wine of us. POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012 Page 3

FRANCO CORSO Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor The New Italian Singing Sensation in America Live In Concert! 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 If You Like Andrea Bocelli, You Will Love Franco Corso! e-mail: [email protected] BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 8:00 pm Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly With a voice that melts hearts and instills Published weekly by passion, Franco Corso is the newest Italian Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, singing sensation in America. His distinc- Boston, MA 02113 tive and powerful baritone voice has been USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA called elegant and provocative. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Born and raised in San Remo, Italy, Corso POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 grew up filling his lungs with sea-kissed Mediterranean air. Inspired by Andrea James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Bocelli, Dean Martin, and Jimmy Rosselli, 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Franco has built a music career channel- Vol. 116 - No. 20 Friday, May 18, 2012 ing the charisma and passion of Italian and American singers, effectively transforming past masterpieces into modern treasures. OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions His voice recalls the era when crooners of this our adopted country the United States of America: ruled the music industry and avid listeners To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: went weak in the knees at love songs laden To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: with raw emotion. In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better After a successful TV campaign on NBC than we found it. and CBS last Christmas, Corso performs for veys the nostalgia of love lost, lived, and last- the first time in Boston, to take his audi- ing. Corso’s star continues to rise as he Letter to the Editor ... ence on a musical journey through Italy in brings his show to the international per- his acclaimed show A Tribute to Andrea forming arena, where he wows new audi- Bocelli and Friends. Under the music direc- ences of all ages with his timeless music SAD DOG TALE FOR WWII VET tion of international pianist and seven-time and style. Because his two dogs violate the recently-instituted Emmy Award–winner Mike Renzi, Franco For tickets log on to www.berklee.edu/ pet policy of 25 pounds per dog, a 91-year-old disabled, performs the perfect blend of classic Italian- events/detail/12750/franco-corso-a-tribute-to- decorated World War II veteran is being evicted in a few American songs and the most popular songs andrea-bocelli-and-fri. weeks. from Bocelli. As an aerial tour of his beauti- His music is available on FrancoCorso.com JJ Smith supposedly was protected by the “grandfather ful Italy flashes in a montage, Corso con- and LoveFranco.com. clause” for the past several years at Granada Highlands in Malden. He moved there 12 years ago precisely because they accepted dogs of all sizes. th That’s what previous management told him repeatedly. 17 Annual Newport Flower Show Just days before his eviction notice, Smith had received a renewal lease. Puzzled, he was told that the 1,000-unit social season with the much-anticipated hilltop community has a weight limit per dog of 25 pounds. Opening Night Cocktail Party on Friday, His Labrador and German Shepherd, 11 and 4 respectively, June 22 at 6:00 p.m., offering Tapas and each weighs about 70 pounds. Tango with a cocktail buffet, live music and Smith flew 26 missions as a ball turett gunner on a dancing, a seaside supper, and other enter- B-17 Flying Fortress with the Eighth Air Force over Nazi taining surprises. The Show continues Germany. His pilot was his Watertown childhood friend, the through the weekend with themed floral late Malden auto dealer Wilfred J. Smyly. designs, horticultural exhibits, garden dis- Each earned an Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, plays, unique shopping and free lectures. It three battle stars, and other awards. will also feature special appearances by in- “People often say, “Thanks for your service!” when they ternationally-renowned designer Mario see my wartime service cap, he said. “Apparently, my dogs Fernandez and garden writer Derek Fell. extra weight outweighs my five years of wartime service.” The Presenting Sponsor of the 2012 New- Ironically, Smith noted that some 40 years ago, when he port Flower Show is Bartlett Tree Experts was the daily “Hub-Bub” columnist for the former Boston The Newport Flower Show is pleased to and all proceeds benefit The Preservation Herald Traveller, he raised funds in two days for a needed celebrate its 17th year as America’s premier Society of Newport County. new cage for two homeless mountain lion cubs at the summer flower show. Themed Salsa — A Hours: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 10:30 am Franklin Park Zoo. “I’m not looking for funds — just a three- Celebration of Latin Cultures, the Newport to 5:00 pm; Saturday, June 23, 2012 - bedroom apartment or house to rent that accepts dogs. This Flower Show will bring special sizzle and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday, June 24, 2012 situation is more stressful than combat or when I was back- spice to the opening of Newport’s summer - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. up goalie for Boston University’s first great hockey team in season, treating visitors to a fusion of hot Opening Night Party: Friday, June 22, 1947-48 when we had the best winning percentage in colors, passionate designers, exotic plants 2012 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Terrier hockey for 32 years between 1919 and 1951.” he and cultural adventures. Held on the his- For ticket prices and special packages to said. toric grounds of Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode the 2012 Newport Flower Show, please visit “I’ve had dogs for 88 years and none were ever destructive Island, the Show will kick-off the Newport www.NewportFlowerShow.org. inside or out of the house”, he said. Smith, his two daughters, one also disabled, thus far have been unable to find a place for the family and pets. “I’m not abandoning my dogs, they’re family.” the retired combat vet said. Teresa Ann Ozella Teresa Ann (DeMichelis) In addition to her loving “Apparently, I’m supposed to be more angry Ozella, 77, of Dracut, died husband, Richard, she is about what Mitt Romney does with his money Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Radius survived by her sons, Richard M. Northwood Health Care Center Ozella, Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of than what Barack Obama does with mine.” after a short illness, surrounded Merrimack, NH, Jeffrey S. Ozella — Anonymous by her loving family. She was the and his wife, Donna, of (Submitted by Sal Giarratani) wife of Richard Ozella Sr., with Pelham, NH, Glenn P. Ozella of whom she celebrated their 56th Lowell, and Bruce T. Ozella and Wedding Anniversary this year. his wife, Debra, of Lowell; Daughter of the late Modesto eight grandchildren, Cassandra and the late Anni (Tennerini) (Ozella) Rush and her husband, DeMichelis, she was born June 12, 1934, in James, Matthew Ozella and his wife, Jenni, Lowell, and was educated in the local schools, Brendan Ozella, Jamie Ozella, and Cody Ozella, graduating from Lowell High School. Nicole Kukulski, Ashley Azevedo, and Bobby Teresa was a longtime Lowell resident before Kukulski; seven great grandchildren, her sisters, making her home in Dracut, and was a member Josephine Feehan of Lowell, Margaret Marriott of the former Sacred Heart Parish, and a of Lowell, and Chester DeMichelis and several communicant of Holy Family Parish. She had nieces and nephews. She was also a sister of worked for Prince Macaroni before working as the late Antoniette DeBerardinis, the late Mary a store clerk at the Hallmark store on Plain Brunelle and the late Lucy Kleomia. Street for many years. Mrs. Ozella was laid to rest at St. Patrick Family gatherings and spending time with Cemetery in Lowell, MA. family was her favorite pasttime. She also Memorials may be made in Teresa name to enjoyed reading her prayers, taking walks and the ALS Association, 315 Norwood Park South, Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, bingo. Norwood MA 02062. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012 SALVATORE FERRAGAMO “Shoemaker to the World” THINKING by James Di Prima OUT LOUD by Sal Giarratani What Ever Happened to “Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers”? An Arkansas judge’s rul- in barrels placed on the ing may well end up in sidewalk of a suspect’s home Salvatore Ferragamo federal court and possibly on garbage day that led to the (b.1898 – d.1960) even up to the U.S. Supreme prosecution of the suspect Court when he ruled a at trial? Criminal defense To many of us shoes are woman who cashed a $1 mil- lawyers have come to as- just a means to prevent The Ferragamo Caged Heel lion lottery ticket may have sume that once someone hurting our toes or providing to give up the money to an- abandons their property, it a cover for our feet. But, of Oz. His designs of shoes Palazzo Spini Ferroni other woman who threw the becomes free game for any- for others it is fashionable to were sold in stores such as April 25, 2012 ticket in a waste container one, including law enforce- wear and be seen wearing a Gimbel’s and Saks Fifth outside a convenience store. ment. Courts always rule in well made shoe. For fashion Avenue. But he had a small ents. He also invented the The judge decided that these cases that 4th amend- and a well made shoe you problem, in that the shoes invisible shoe made of nylon Sharon Duncan was entitled ment rights were not vio- have to look to the leader. In looked good but some com- and a black heel. His most to the winnings and not lated and the subsequent that regard you have to con- plained that their feet hurt. famous invention was the Sharon Jones who claimed search of the barrels is sider Salvatore Ferragamo. This led him to study “Cage Heel.” the lottery money after find- seen as being a legal search His shoes are known anatomy at the University of Ferragamo died August 7, ing the ticket in a trash bin and seizure. If this little and worn throughout the Southern California. 1960, in Fiumetto, Italy, he of discarded tickets. case of a lottery ticket world. Ferragamo returned to Flo- was 62 years old. After his Jones’ lawyer immediately down in the Town of Beebe, Salvatore Ferragamo was rence, Italy in 1927 making death, his wife Wanda ran said he would appeal the just 40 miles from Little born in Bonito, a town near shoes for some of the the company. His six chil- judge’s decision, as he Rock is upheld, you can bet Avellino Italy, on June 5, wealthiest and powerful dren would later take part in should. Jones’ lawyer noted every criminal defense at- 1898, the eleventh of four- women, such as Eva Peron running the company. that Duncan testified in the torney in the nation will teen children. He was mar- and Marylin Monroe. His Fiamma had the responsi- courtroom that she threw start using this case for ried to Wanda Miletti and shop was located on the Via bility of design that led to the the ticket away and should their clients too. Lots of un- had six children, Fiamma, Mannelli and from here he creation of the company’s such people then be allowed intended consequences are Giovanna, Ferruccio, Fulvia, experimented with designs, iconic products such as the to throw items away and possible. Leonardo and Massimo. He applying for patents for orna- Vara shoe and the Gancino, then reclaim the item after I often buy lottery tickets, made his first pair of shoes mental and utility models. Giovanna started the women’s it proves to be valuable? Can sometimes at Steve’s Mar- at the age of nine for his sis- When 1933 rolled around ready-to-wear, Ferruccio Duncan say, as the lawyer ket on Smith Street in North ter who was going to make Ferragamo filed for bank- helped his mother run the stated, that she wanted to Attleboro. Steve’s, like most her confirmation. His desire ruptcy due to bad manage- company, Fulvia was in “un-abandon it.” Don’t things convenience stores, has a and passion for shoes led ment and the economy. He charge of all accessories become trash when some- barrel outside by the door him to study shoemaking in continued growing his com- with the Ferragamo name, one throws it away? for discarded tickets. I al- Naples. After completing his pany and during the 1950s Leonardo was in charge of The judge in the case, ways assumed everything schooling he opened a small his employees numbered marketing and introduced White County Judge Tho- placed in that bin was gar- store in the family home. about 700 expert personnel the Ferragamo shoe to Asia, mas Hughes found that bage belonging to no one any At the young age of 16 he that were capable of manu- Massimo was head of the Jones did not meet the bur- longer. Abandoned property, joined his brother in Boston, facturing 350 pairs of hand- North American creations. den of proof that Duncan once abandoned, can’t really Massachusetts, where his made shoes a day. His de- The Ferragamo Company abandoned her claim to the be reclaimed unless of brother was working in a signs ranged from “objet today is a worldwide enter- ticket. Jones found the ticket course you dig down inside cowboy boot factory. It prob- d’Art” to the traditional and prise with half its business in the trash, what more proof the bin yourself to get it. ably did not take much con- elegant. In 1936 he invented in Asia. Today the Ferra- did she need to get the win- If the state lottery com- vincing on his part for they the wedge heel and went on gamo name adorns many nings? The judge, however, mission in Arkansas saw no moved to Santa Barbara and to design platform soles and high quality ready-to-wear said, “The $1 million was good reason not to give the then on to Hollywood, Cali- metal support in high heels. and fashion accessories in never found money.” How can $1 million prize to the per- fornia. Here he opened a Due to material restrictions, addition to men’s and women he say that with a straight son holding the winning shoe shop for repairs and he experimented with other apparel and of course shoes. face? ticket she had. They gave handmade shoes and soon materials including cork, When you get to Florence, Duncan’s lawyer argued her the money. She didn’t was making shoes for celeb- Manila hemp, needlepoint Italy be sure to stop at the that his client made a mis- steal the ticket from any- rities and designing shoes lace and others. It may be Ferragamo shoe museum take by throwing the ticket one; she simply found it in for the movies. He designed hard to believe but he cre- located in the Palazzo Spini away but that the ticket still the trash. the red shoes that Judy ated over 20,000 styles in his Ferroni in the piazza Santa belonged to her after it fell Bottom line for me? I’m Garland wears in the Wizard lifetime and has 350 pat- Trinita. into the waste container. If not going to throw quickly that logic stands, as a police away any lottery tickets out- officer, I think it will have side the place where I pur- • North Street Property (Continued from Page 1) dire consequences. How of- chased them any longer. I’ll at $11,350,000. The city will “We are thrilled that Mayor is one of the city’s most ten do we hear of police find- carry a magnifying glass receive cash and four build- Menino has found a solution popular schools, with 322 ing incriminating evidence with me at all times. ings in the transaction. The to the need for additional ca- students enrolled and 295 on North Bennet Street School pacity at the Eliot K-8 its waiting list. Just five will, in turn, receive 150 School,” said Superintendent years ago, when Walker- North Street and 130-140 Carol R. Johnson. “Our tal- Griffith became the new NORTH END Richmond Street. As part of ented teachers and school principal at the Eliot, many the RFP process, The North leader have turned this classes were half-empty. At Bennet Street School has school into a place of excel- the time the Eliot was a PRINTING agreed to participate in the lence and this decision will struggling Commonwealth Payment in Lieu of Taxes allow us to open the doors for Priority School — identified 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 program annually in the hundreds more students.” as low-performing. For the form of educational scholar- Led by Traci Walker- last two years, the Eliot has Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette ship to their school. 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“ALL THAT ZAZZ” on the Road by David Trumbull

Post-Gazette readers gathered Saturday, May 12th at Pagliucca’s Restaurant in Boston’s North End to hear “All That Zazz” columnist Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull offer beauty tips. Post-Gazette columnist Freeway popped in to add his two bark’s worth to the proceedings.

Franklin Park Zoo Kicks Off Summer with Centennial Celebration Introducing ... “Zoo 100 Day” Contessa Gabriella Antonia On May 19, Franklin Park Puopolo-Spano Zoo begins its exciting summer season with Zoo An Italian countessa 100 Day, a kick-off event was born at Massachusetts to salute the Zoo’s 100th General Hospital. birthday. While Franklin Her given name is Park Zoo’s 100th birthday Contessa Gabriella Antonia isn’t until October, we be- Puopolo-Spano. lieve such a milestone year She is the daughter of should be celebrated all Dominaca Puopolo and season long! Leonardo Spano. Gabriella’s Zoo 100 Day will be the first proud material grand- event of a series of centen- parents are Joseph and nial celebrations throughout Dolores Puopolo. Also, her the summer. Be sure to join proud great-grandparents us for a fun-filled day that will are Mr. & Mrs. Joseph include zookeeper encoun- Cauallo of Boston, formally ters, entertainment and from the North End. more! The Jumping Mon- Baby Gabriella will re- keys, a children’s musical turn to Rome with her par- group, will perform from (Photo courtesy of Franklin Park Zoo) ents in about a week. 10:15–11:00 am and from Congratulations to the 11:15 am–noon (weather mentary mini cupcake or Hours: (April 1 – Sept. 30): new parents and family. permitting). Watch as some frosting shot, courtesy of 10:00 am–5:00 pm weekdays; of the animals, including Sweet Cupcakes! 10:00 am–6:00 pm weekends the tigers, African wild dogs, In addition, on Saturday, and major holidays. THIS SPRING keas and others; receive May 19, Sweet Cupcakes Franklin Park Zoo is by Judean Langone birthday themed enrich- will award its 100th customer located at One Franklin Park ment items including ice with a Zoo party! The lucky Road, Boston, MA. Sometimes, it is alright to dream, and once in a while we love — do you remember? treats and paper mache winner will have the chance For ticket information, “cakes” filled with treats. to throw his or her own party upcoming events, directions The flowers bloom, a season comes. The first 1,000 visitors to the at Franklin Park Zoo with up and prices, please log on to And all the time the trees are growing upwards. Zoo will receive a compli- to 20 friends. www.zoonewengland.org. The earth continues to dance — around the spheres. This Spring, not like others, but a preparation for leaving. By chance we find that words — can still hold us. METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY TO HOST And we are not alone, for always, there is the poem! 24th Annual Boston Festival of Bands The Metropolitan Wind 12:00 Middlesex Concert brass, and percussion in- Symphony, which founded Band strumentalists who audition LUCIA the Boston Festival of Bands, 1:00 Metropolitan Wind for membership and seating. 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Godric was born of very fear of being involved in the poor parents about the year guilt of their transgressions. Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much 1065 at Walpole in Norfolk, Godric decided to once negotiating on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try England. In his youth, he again, go off on pilgrimage, to answer readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can became a peddler selling his as was the practice of his email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, wares in the surrounding day, this time traveling to Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. villages; he later took to the Saint Giles in Provence, sea becoming a prosperous France and Rome in the Freeway says how can a indicate they are suffering dition, your veterinarian is trader. Godric made trips to company of his mother. human companion know if from some type of acute or your best ally in identifying Scotland, Flanders and After completing his pil- their pet is in pain? I am chronic pain. and managing your pet’s Scandinavia. It was on one grimage, Godric went to the very concerned that my Signs your pet is in pain: pain. Pain management re- of his visits to Scotland that north of England to live a life pooch friends are okay and 1. Unusually quiet, listless, quires a team effort, but the he visited the Holy Island of of a hermit; it was there being taken care of. You may restless or unresponsive. end result can be a happier Lindisfarne where he was that he met an old monk and not even hear a peep out of 2. Whining, whimpering, and healthier companion. impressed with the religious recluse by the name of him or her so how do you howling or constantly Loving our pets is one deportment of the monks Goodwin, who for two years know when he or she needs meowing. thing, caring for them is and the accounts of the holy taught him the ways of your help? Treating pain in 3. Biting either itself or another but to see them in life of Saint Cuthbert, the monastic interior life. your dog or cat can be diffi- those around them. pain and have no idea what seventh century Bishop of In 1110 Godric went to cult, because while people 4. Constantly licking a the problem is, that is sad. I Lindisfarne. Inspired by Finchdale where he retired are painfully aware when particular part of their body. am hoping whatever little Saint Cuthbert, Godric re- to a little hut, there he lived they are in pain, animals 5. Demonstrating unchar- information I have given solved to imitate the reli- the austere life of a hermit are much more stoic. There- acteristic behavior (overly will help all pet owners if gious fervor of the great practicing and offering spiri- fore, it’s often difficult to aggressive or submissive). they feel or know that their saint and to give up all tual advice to all who visited know when animals are 6. Flattening the ears animal is in pain. TLC and earthly pretensions. He then him for the rest of his life. actually suffering or in pain. against the head. plenty of it. embarked upon pilgrimages He chose St. John the Bap- Most importantly, they can’t 7. Having trouble sleeping That’s all for now … to Saint Andrew’s in Scot- tist and St. Cuthbert for his open their mouths and say, or eating. Remember to keep our North land; he also went to Jerusa- patrons and models. “Hey Oliver, I’m in pain over 8. Appearing excessively End Streets clean pick up after lem and Compostella, Spain. It is believed that Godric here. Can you help me?” needy, seeking a lot more your pet. Upon his return to Norfolk, was one of the early known When humans feel pain, affection than usual. Godric, for a brief time, be- lyrical poets in English, four they complain. However, How can you help your pet Freeways joke for the kids came steward to a rich holy songs composed by him when it comes to our pets, if you suspect your pet is in and maybe the human com- household but due to the in- have come down to us, re- we rarely hear a peep out of pain? Contact your veteri- panions will laugh too. justices perpetrated by the markably he was untrained them. So if they can’t tell us, narian immediately. He or landowner on his neighbors; in music. Godric passed how do we know when our she will perform a complete Q. Why did Jimmy’s parents Godric left his employ for away in 1170. pets are in pain? medical evaluation to help scream when they saw his

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Mary Cavallaro and Judge Joseph A Golden Girl and President Mary Ferrino, Ret. Cerundolo. Betty Blaize, Mina Murray, Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull and In East Boston on May 9th The Golden course lunch was served. DJ Alan La Bettysioux Tailor. (Photo by Renée L’Abbe) Age Club enjoyed their annual Bella kept these Golden Gals dancing celebratory afternoon in honor of and singing throughout the afternoon. The West End Museum came alive with the celebration Mother’s Day. The event was held at God bless the Mothers and all who of Boston’s Burlesque Era with costumes from celebrated Spinelli’s where a delicious seven attended as loveliness knows no age! performers. The closing of the exhibit, which was curated by Mina Murray, burlesque head mistress of The Boston Academy of Burlesque Education, was Friday, May 11th. The closing evening featured the Boston Babydolls, founded in LEGAL NOTICE MAYOR MENINO 2006, who strutted their stuff! The director/producer MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES Scratch of the Boston Babydolls looked on, proud of his NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS troupe! Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1254-C1 TERMINAL E MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, 2012 GARDEN Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128- 2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012 immediately after which, in a CONTEST designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Boston’s green thumbs EAST BOSTON WARD 1 Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2012, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led have until July 13 to regis- Republican Committee to Meet sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. ter for Mayor Menino’s 2012 The work includes the following: (1) renovation of an existing shell space adjacent to the Terminal C Garden Contest. The East Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee meets State Police Offi ces into a break room/kitchenette; (2) removal and replacement of the TSA exit door This year’s contest in- Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 3:00 p.m at the East Boston YMCA. and glazing system at the Terminal E second level departures area to furnish an automatic opening function for the TSA exit door and to replace existing locked doors with a new storefront glazing cludes new categories and East Boston voters who are registered as “undeclared” or system; and (3) reconfi guration of three offi ce areas in Customs Border Patrol locations on Levels 1 the contest’s first Hall of as Republicans are invited to attend. and 2 in Terminal E to facilitate current operational needs. Fame. The East Boston YMCA is at 215 Bremen Street (near the Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 First place winners in 10 corner of Porter Street) in East Boston. The MBTA station Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital categories will receive the Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may closest to the YMCA is the Blue Line’s Airport station. issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. coveted “Golden Trowel” In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with award from Mayor Menino their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and prize packages from th and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of GENERAL 5 Annual Whisker Walk CONSTRUCTION. The estimated contract cost is $ 369,000.00 the Parks Department, rd th In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their Comcast, Mahoney’s Garden On Sunday, June 3 , 2012 the 5 Annual Whisker Walk bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management Centers of Brighton, and is being held at the 50 acre Lancaster Fairground in and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the sub-bid category other sponsors at an awards Lancaster, MA. of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. ceremony in August. Whisker Walk is an event not be to missed for pet lovers Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may All finalists in this year’s and their dogs with a unique twist — a Blessing of the Ani- issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. Garden Contest will also be mals kicks off the noon multi-organizational Dog Walk. Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with entered into a drawing for a Come see spectactular exhibits, demonstrations, hands- the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the JetBlue Grand Prize consist- Commonwealth of Massachusetts. on animal petting opportunities, educational programs, ing of a trip for four to the A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) special attractions, kids’s area, pet adoptions, product give- percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Epcot International Flower aways, entertainment, food and lots of fun. equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, & Garden Festival 2013 in For complete details and directions, please visit or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Orlando, FL. The trip in- Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The www.whisterwalk.org. bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do cludes airfare and a three- business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful night stay with admission performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. to the Epcot Theme Park, The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials which hosts the Interna- payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of tional Flower & Garden wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts Festival. General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay Beginning this year, the minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Newly Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or Garden Contest will create the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. a Hall of Fame. Gardeners Specializing in the art of celebration The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance who have won three or more Wedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $ 1,000,000.00. Said policy times in the last ten years Renovated shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. will be automatically en- the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for Convenient location and valet parking makes complete details. tered into the Hall of Fame Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: and will be recognized at the Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. PAINTING, ELECTRICAL awards ceremony in late We are dedicated to the highest level of service and The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section August. These distinguished professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. Hall-of-Famers will be able This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that to participate as a contes- not less than 5% of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. tant or judge during the 2012 With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding contest. Starting in 2013, Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. the Hall of Fame members This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority will be ineligible to enter contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements as contestants but can and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal return as judges. Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). To enter the contest, visit The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior www.cityofboston.gov/ to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such parks/gardencontest/garden certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. contest.aspx or pick up entry Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs forms at Boston City Hall, Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. Boston Community Centers, MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY and Boston Public Library DAVID S. MACKEY branches. For further 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR information, please call Run date: 05/18/12 Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com (617) 961-3051. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012 Pirandello Lyceum’s 27 th Annual “I Migliori” Awards The Pirandello Lyceum celebrated its 27th annual “I Migliori” award cere- mony honoring eight outstanding Americans of Italian descent. The honorees included Alex- ander Bove, Esq., Repre- sentative Paul J. Donato, Frank Fredella, Michael Gaetano, Rita Sorrento, Domenico Susi, Rodolfo Viscomi, and President’s awardee Simon Ho. The event was held at the Logan Airport Hyatt Hotel overlooking the beautiful Boston Harbor and fabulous skyline of Boston. Master of Cere- monies Kevin Galie did an I Migloiri winners with the Board of Governors of the Pirandello Lyceum. outstanding job present- ing the awards to each recipient. Over 300 guests attended the ceremony who were entertained by the talented duo Frank Zarba and Ray Cavicchio. For more pictures of the event as well as information concerning the Pirandello scholarship program, membership and future events, visit the Pirandello website at www.pirandello.com.

(Photo’s by Dorothy and Dr. Stephen Dom Campochiaro, Maio, Chairman, Pirandello D&S Video, Lyceum. www.dsvideophoto.com) L to R: Alexander A Bove., Jr., Esq., Domenico Susi, Rodolfo Viscomi, Simon Ho, President’s award, Rita Sorrento, Rep. Paul J. Donato, Frank Fradella and Michael Gaetano.

Adelaide Guarracino, Maria Gioconda Motta and daughter Friends enjoying the evening. Michelle Motta Dardeno.

I Migliori recipient, Alexander A. I Migliori recipient, Frank Fradella I Migliori recipient, Rodolfo I Migliori recipient, Domenico Susi Bove and Pirandello President and Pirandello President Rosario Viscomi and Pirandello President and Pirandello President Rosario Rosario Cascio. Cascio. Rosario Cascio. Cascio.

I Migliori recipient, Representa- I Migliori recipient Michael I Migliori recipient, Rita Sorrento President’s award, Simon Ho and tive Paul Donato and Pirandello Gaetano and Pirandello President and Pirandello President Rosario Pirandello President Rosario President Rosario Cascio. Rosario Cascio. Cascio. Cascio. POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012 Page 9 Around Town

America”, inspires a season with a T-shirt cannon, and dedicated to celebrating Symphony Hall ushers will many of this country’s don Boston sports apparel. greatest musical traditions. Expect energetic organ mu- Concerts throughout the sic between Boston Pops sets season feature striking im- and special cameo appear- ages from photo-historian ances by Red Sox personali- Joseph Sohm’s extraordi- ties as well as mascot Wally nary Americana collection during the May 24 “Red Sox on screens above Boston Night” performance. The Pops performances. Dropkick Murphys will also Keith Lockhart and the step up to the plate on “Red Boston Pops will present the Sox Night” to perform rendi- More than 300 guests multimedia work “Visions of tions of “I’m Shipping Up to attended a Denise Hajjar America Photo Symphony,” Boston” and “Tessie” with Fashion Show to benefit on May 22 and 26 featuring the Boston Pops. the Big Sister Association. the world premiere of three The event was held at the new songs with lyrics by MAUREEN MCGOVERN Fairmont Copley Plaza Alan and Marilyn Bergman, TO SING SELECTIONS Hotel. From left: Rodman music by Roger Kellaway, FROM BROADWAY Ride For Kids founder Don images by the award-win- MUSICAL LITTLE Rodman gave emcee Susan ning photo-historian Joseph WOMEN ON MAY 26 Wornick of WCVB Boston Sohm, and recorded narra- Beloved vocalist Maureen Channel 5 a kiss. tion by Clint Eastwood. The McGovern will join the Bos- (Photo by Bill Brett) “Visions of America Photo ton Pops on May 26 to sing Symphony,” a sweeping pho- music from the Broadway cess; WCVB-TV’s Lifestyle tographic portrait of Ameri- musical “Little Women”, pay- Reporter Linda Holliday; can life, is the centerpiece ing tribute to “Little Women” Liberty Mutual’s Melissa of the Boston Pops 2012 author Louisa May Alcott, MacDonnell; the Greater spring season. The first pub- who lived in Concord, Mas- Boston Chamber of Com- lic performances of the work sachusetts, at Orchard Two models walk down the runway. merce’s Katy O’Neil; and this season will feature vo- House, which celebrates its (Photo by Bill Brett) Brooke McNally, daughter cals by Maureen McMullan 100th anniversary as a mu- of Board Member Sharon and Alan Oxenhandler. seum. Both the May 22 and Big Sister’s 2nd Annual achieve their full potential McNally and Vice President May 26 performances will Fashion Show was the “Place by providing them with posi- of Vox Global. CITY OF CHAMPIONS begin with a tribute to the to Be and Be Seen” on Tues- tive mentoring relationships Following the fashion show, CONCERT SERIES TO heart of New England, fea- day evening, April 3. The with women. Big Sister CEO Susan Wornick stirred up FEATURE SPECIAL turing “The Alcotts” move- Fairmont Copley Plaza’s Deborah Re then took the the room and began the live RED SOX NIGHT ON ment of Charles Ives’s “Con- Grand Ballroom was trans- stage and thanked guests, auction. Proving her talent MAY 24 cord Symphony”, selections formed into an impressive supporters and corporate and as an auctioneer, she en- The third week of Boston from Morton Gould’s “Fall runway in preparation for community partners for couraged the audience to bid Pops spring concerts will also River Legend” and John Wil- Big Sister’s 2nd Annual Fash- coming out for a good cause. and bid often. Between the feature a three-night “City liams’ “Hymn to New En- ion Show. The Fairmont Many notable professional live auction, raffle prizes and of Champions” concert se- gland” accompanying a video Copley Plaza’s Designer-in- women modeled Denise’s ticket sales, Big Sister ries, May 23-25, headlined celebration of the 30th Anni- Residence Denise Hajjar collection. There was Jacqui raised more than $31,000. by a special “Red Sox Night” versary of Channel 5’s unveiled her Spring/Sum- Budd, chair of the board of The evening was topped on May 24. These sports- Chronicle. This video was mer 2012 Collection at this directors of Dress for Suc- off with father-and-daughter themed concerts will cel- created by award-winning event in order to raise photographers Kerry Brett ebrate Boston’s storied WCVB and Chronicle pro- money for Big Sister’s and Bill Brett signing teams with tunes such as ducer, editor, and cinema- mentoring programs. copies of their book, Bos- Take Me Out to the tographer Art Donahue. The Close to 300 Big Sis- ton, Inspirational Women. Ballgame, Sweet Caroline, May 26 performance of “The ter supporters gath- Through the generous dona- and John Williams’ Fanfare Alcotts” will also feature Or- ered, mingled and tion of Carolyn Mugar, every for Fenway, recently pre- chard House photographs networked over hors guest went home with a miered by the Boston Pops at captured by the renowned d’ouevres and cock- th book as a memento. a special tribute to the 100 Annie Leibovitz. tails. Guests were also Anniversary of Fenway Park. entertained by the ••••••• New England Patriots leg- STEVE MARTIN AND THE live performance art- end and pro football Hall of STEEP CANYON RANGERS, ist, Judy St. Peter, Famer Andre Tippett will AN EVENING OF COMEDY who painted a portrait also join the orchestra to & BLUEGRASS, of Lady Gaga to Lady narrate “Freddie the Foot- MAY 29 & 30 Gaga’s music. ball” and after a Pops rendi- Multi-talented cultural Emcee WCVB-TV’s tion of John Williams’ icon Steve Martin will Susan Wornick set “Olympic Spirit”, a variety of make his long-overdue Bos- the tone for the professional and Olympic fe- ton Pops debut on May 29 and evening with her wit, male athletes will appear 30 with the roving bluegrass enthusiasm, and sup- Nilsa Reis on the runway. onstage including: Courtney troupe The Steep Canyon port of Big Sister’s (Photo by Bill Brett) Kennedy, Hockey (2002 Sil- Rangers. After a Keith mission – to help girls ver, 2006 Bronze); Katie King Lockhart-led performance of Crowley, Hockey (1998 Gold, Ferde Grofé’s sweeping Boston Pops Conductor 2002 Silver, 2006 Bronze); Grand Canyon Suite in the Keith Lockhart Hilary Knight, Hockey, (2010 first half of the performance, Mattéo Gallo Silver); Joan Benoit Steve Martin will then take VISIONS OF AMERICA Samuelson, Marathon (1984 the reins to present an IS BOSTON POPS Gold); Molly Schaus, Hockey Evening of Comedy and o Appraisals 2012 UNIFYING THEME (2010 Silver); and Janel Bluegrass with Maestro The Boston Pops 2012 uni- Jorgensen McArdle, Swim- Lockhart, the Boston Pops, Sales & Rentals fying theme, “Visions of ming (1988 Silver). and help from his trusty Food vendors in baseball banjo. These concerts mark • DIAMONDS caps will walk the aisles dur- the first time Steve Martin Real Estate ROLEX ing the “City of Champions” and The Steep Canyon Rang- ESTATE JEWELRY concerts selling Fenway- ers have performed with an style popcorn and snacks orchestra. The May 29th con- 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold from hot dog stands. Keith Jewelers Exch. Bldg. cert will also feature the (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Lockhart will blast Pops Jim (617) 263-7766 memorabilia into the crowds (Continued on Page 13) Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani REMEMBERING lion in cuts to the state bu- MIKE’S CITY DINER CARRIE UNDERWOOD - make the list, having hit #1 PETER LOONEY reau of Substance Abuse GETS A MAKEOVER BLOWN AWAY during the 90s: “Vision of Recently, the friends of Services but lawmakers Mike’s City Diner in 19 Recordings Ltd.-Arista Love” and “Love Takes Time” Peter Looney gathered at were able to save all but $1 Boston’s South End is like Strap yourself in and be pre- (1990), “I Don’t Wanna Cry” the Peter Looney Park on million of it. Walsh is hope- the Elite Restaurant in Day pared to be ‘Blown Away’ by (1991), “I’ll Be There” (1992), Union Street in Charles- ful that the Senate will re- Square, East Boston. Carrie Underwood’s explosive “Hero” and “Dreamlover” town for the first anniver- store that $1 million cut and Everyone knows everyone vocals. The country music (1993) and “Fantasy” and “One sary remembrance of this level-fund next year. Con- by name and their orders superstar has put together 14 Sweet Day” (1995). The hits park’s dedication back in gressman Stephen Lynch too. These places are the tracks you won’t be able to get keep on coming via: “Always 2011. Peter is no longer with has already asked the DEA real “Cheers” of Boston. The out of your mind. Carrie’s cre- Be My Baby” (1996), “Honey” us, but his spirit filled the air to help out in South Boston. food is great and the prices ative side shines through on (1997), “My All” (1998) and at the gathering. There was City Councilor Bill Linehan always right on the money. eight songs on her new al- 1999’s “Heartbreaker” and no one in Charlestown who who represents District 2 In recent years, Mike’s bum. She co-wrote first single “Thank God I Found You.” worked harder for the including Southie said, “We City Diner has become THE “Good Girl,” trailing with the Carey’s amazing track record community’s young people need to attack this on a ho- DINER in Boston. title cut about an alcoholic had her hitting #1 with eight than Peter. I was very sad listic level and the DEA can Mike’s has been around father’s abuse, the driving of her first ten singles (1990- several months later after be helpful. If the opportunity since 1996 when Jay Hajj “Two Black Cadillacs,” the 1993) and 15 hits topping the park’s dedication cer- arises for us to get more re- bought the diner. It was then positive “See You Again,” the Billboard Hot 100 through emony when I went to his sources, then we need to a struggling diner in that pretty “Do You Think About 1999. For any Mariah fan, wake up on Bunker Hill capture it.” pre-gentrified South End Me,” the ballad “Forever old or new, this CD is a Street. He was a great guy BEST DONUTS IN TOWN neighborhood. Mike’s, at the Changed” and the breezy ‘must’! and longtime friend and is Everybody has got a favor- time of purchase, was only sound of “Nobody Ever Told LEE BRICE - HARD 2 LOVE missed by many. ite place. Some folks I know open for six months and You.” Second half happenings Curb BROWN SERIOUS ABOUT think Heavenly Donuts in appeared to be going down have, “One Way Ticket,” the Lee Brice’s second Curb GETTING RE-ELECTED North Reading have the best. the tubes. Within his first emotional “Thank God For Records album has made its The Brown Senate cam- Others think it is Kane’s year, the diner started pick- Hometowns,” the reflective mark on the country music paign has announced that Donuts in Saugus. Or Honey ing up business. After 10 “Good In Goodbye” and discov- charts, scoring the top spot former Boston City Councilor Dew on the Lynnway in years, it was operating on ers that her problem is she with the lead single “A Jerry McDermott is now Lynn. I happen to favor cruise control. can’t “Leave Love Alone.” Woman Like You.” Brice’s Scott Brown’s state director. Doughboy Donuts in South Recently, the placed closed Brad Paisley’s trademark gui- ‘baker’s dozen’ of songs exude Obviously, Brown under- Boston by Broadway Station. down and the windows taped. tar licks kick it up a notch reality and the personal in- stands that there are many At one time it was Dunkin’ Folks started getting ner- on “Cupid’s Got A Shotgun,” sight into the man he is. Di- unhappy Democrats out Donuts but that was before vous about their great as the mood mellows via gest tasty cuts as, “Hard To there who are ready to go that company expanded and neighborhood diner’s future. “Wine After Whiskey” and fin- Love,” the pain of “That’s with re-electing U.S. Sen. the donuts went downhill. But not to worry. Hajj had ishes up with the question- When You Know It’s Over,” the Scott Brown back in for a full Everything tasted better closed the place down to give ing “Who Are You.” Easy to celebrating “Parking Lot senate term. when the donuts were made the interior a retro, 1920s- see/hear how this CD de- Party,” the persuasive “Don’t MY NIECE on site and not trucked in style makeover, complete buted at #1 on Billboard’s Believe Everything You WALKED FOR HUNGER like today. with a new deli top; out with charts. Think,” getting into gear This year’s Walk for Hun- What is your favorite donut the red and in with the black B.o.B - STRANGE CLOUDS with “I Drive Your Truck” and ger sponsored by Project place and why? Some people and chrome accents that Rebel Rock-Grand the laid back “See About A Bread brought out those in East Boston swear by jump at you as you wait to Hustle-Atlantic Girl.” Brice co-wrote eight of walkers once again. It is Betty Ann’s on Bennington place your order. B.o.B releases his sopho- the 13 tracks and they relate definitely good exercise but Street made the old fash- The place now has more more album ‘Strange Clouds’ his emotions with “Friends more importantly for a great ioned way. Here’s your pizzazz but the same great and the forecast is a storm of We Won’t Forget,” looking cause too. My niece Tallitha chance to talk up your favor- breakfast and lunch offer- rap tracks followed by thun- back on “Life Off My Years,” walked her first walk and ite donut place. ings. They also have the best derous applause. The success reliving the week with finished all 20 miles. It TALK ABOUT WASTE waitresses in the city. of B.o.B continues as his de- “Seven Days A Thousand wasn’t done in record mara- For folks who aren’t aware, Check it out. but album ‘B.o.B Presents: Times,” his tribute to “Beer,” thon time but she finished across from Boston Medical FINE DINING HEADING The Adventures of Bobby Ray’ plus the tender “That Way what she started and all the Center’s emergency room on SOUTH ON ROUTE 1 hit 4X Platinum status and Again” and the pleading “One money raised went to a Albany Street is a medical If you are thinking about earned five Grammy nomina- More Day.” As a song-writer, great cause. She was hurt- clinic for Boston’s homeless taking a trip down to Twin tions. ‘Clouds’ bursts with Brice has scored hits for ing at the end but it was a population from city shelters Rivers in Rhode Island, you “Bombs Away” with Morgan Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, good hurt and she remem- and the streets. This medi- might want to think about Freeman, rappin’ with “Ray Kenny Chesney, Jason bered to change socks every cal clinic was established to stopping at the Mediterra- Bands,” the rap gem “So Hard Aldean, Blake Shelton and five miles. treat the homeless in a nean Grill & Pizzeria on To Breathe,” Taylor Swift the Eli Young Band. Brice RED LIGHT CAMERAS medical center setting Route 1 South in South teams up for “Both Of Us,” as does it all! Up in Methuen, the police rather than the more expen- Attleboro not far from the Lil Wayne is featured on the AFRICAN BLUES - chief said red light cameras sive trip to an emergency Emerald Square Mall. I was title cut “Strange Clouds” Putumayo World Music were a great idea and could room. However, if after being there recently and I can tell which hit the million single Blues music was born in generate as much as $3 mil- seen at this clinic in the old you I have never had a bad mark, plus the second single the southern United States, lion in new revenue per city morgue, a homeless pa- meal at this place. If you “So Good,” the fast-paced but with a DNA that indicated year. Silly me, I thought it tient needs emergency ser- like either Italian or Greek “Play For Keeps,” hitting the African roots. This album was about public safety. In vices he or she cannot sim- food, this is your place. If you midpoint with “Arena” fea- chronicles the return of the several states, red light ply walk across the street to see Ricardo, tell him Sal turing Chris Brown and T.I. blues to its African mother- cameras have been de- the ER, they must be trans- sent you. B.o.B a/k/a Bobby Ray land. Listen to the cross- clared unconstitutional but ported by an ambulance. I MEDFORD MAYOR Simmons, Jr., co-wrote all 15 cultural collaborations that for most communities push- kid you not. EMT’s will place SAYS, “JUST GO” tracks on this CD. B.o.B cre- result in gems as the guitar/ ing the idea, it is seen as a the patient into an ambu- The entire Medford Hous- ates hail with Nicki Minaj on organ blend, “Ni Koh Bedy” cash cow and nothing more. lance and drive all of 70 feet ing Authority Board and “Out Of My Mind,” the ambi- (Mali Latino), “Dyamakoyo” DOT’S WALSH SEEKS across the street just so Mayor Michael McGIynn tious “Never Let You Go” fea- (Adama Yalomba), “Totoumo” MORE DRUG TREAT- some entity can be charged called on housing chief tures One Republic frontman (Diabel Cissokho & Ramon MENT MONEY IN BUDGET the ambulance transport Robert Covlie to resign as Ryan Tedder, lighting up the Goose), the funky “Camel The House saved millions charge. EMT’s are not al- more information emerges room with Lauriana Mae on Shuffle” (Amar Sundy) and hit for drug treatment from get- lowed to wheel someone about favoritism in hiring the cut “Chandelier” and the the halfway mark with the ting axed and Rep. Marty across the street nor walk and contracting. Mayor unbroken lines of “Circles.” basslines and subtle samples Walsh (D-Dorchester) is hop- them over. It’s got to be done Glynn stated, “I strongly Playboy Tre is featured on of “Djigui” (Issa Bagayogo). In ing the Senate will rescue by ambulance. Who do you believe that it is in the best “Just A Sign,” while Trey recent years it had become even more funding. Said think pays for this? We all interests of the Medford Songz builds the foundation common for American and Walsh, “We’re not funding do. Everyone wins but the Housing Authority and the for “Castles” and it all wraps European musicians to record (treatment) at the level we taxpayers. What great sav- citizens of Medford that you with “Where Are You (B.o.B vs. and perform with the African should be funding it at this ings, huh? resign.” Bobby Ray). musicians — this album time.” The House budget FLYNN ENDORSES STU LEAVING ARROYO’S THE ESSENTIAL gives a good accounting of its originally called for $5.5 mil- BROWN FOR U.S. SENATE OFFICE FOR WISCONSIN MARIAH CAREY progress. The legendary Taj Recently, U.S. Senator City Councilor Felix Columbia-Sony Music Mahal and the Culture Mu- Scott Brown came to Castle Arroyo’s office is saying Mariah Carey rewards her sical Club of Zanzibar join Island and was endorsed good bye to top aide Stuart fans with ‘The Essential forces for “Dhow Countries,” Small Ads by former Mayor Ray Flynn Rosenberg who is en route Mariah Carey,’ a collection of trailed by “Mali” (Kalaban outside Sullivan’s in his to Wisconsin as field direc- 28 tracks on a double CD. The Coura), the finger-snapping Get Big re-election bid against Liz tor for Tammy Baldwin’s five-time Grammy Award- “Alam’i” (Koudede), while Warren. Brown is shoring U.S. Senate campaign. Ar- winner holds the distinction Playing for Change serves up up his blue collar support royo called Rosenberg a as the top female recording the rhythmic “Groove In G” Results wherever he goes. He is a friend and a valuable re- artist with over 200 million featuring Tinariwen, and the For more information call likeable candidate and has source to constituents. “We albums, singles and videos cultural blending ends with 617-227-8929 been doing quite well for his will miss him.”, says Arroyo. sold. Fourteen chart-toppers Muntu Valdo’s “Timba.” constituents. I will too. POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012 Page 11

BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME into 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA a world-renowned museum. Founder, www.LiveNation.com DANCE John Woodman Higgins, a leading AN EVENING WITH YANNI Worcester industrialist, spent a life- NOW UNDER THE STARS — Sunday, THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE time building his collection. In 1929, June 10, 2012. Of the artists who rose 539 Washington St., Boston, MA he constructed a four-story building PLAYING to popularity as part of the new age 617-259-3400 to house it, and in the same year, music boom of the 1980s and ’90s, www.BostonOperaHouseOnline.com received a charter for a museum of few (if any) enjoyed greater or more FANCY FREE — Now through historical and modern metal artifacts. lasting success than Yanni. Compos- May 20, 2012 . Fancy Free is head- The Armory’s collection, displayed in UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN ing and performing instrumental mu- lined by Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free, a Gothic castle setting is extensive. sic with a pronounced sense of drama, and includes Peter Martins’ Barber The European portion consists of dynamics, and romanticism, Yanni Violin Concerto and Harald Lander’s 3,000 armors and components, 1,000 broke through to a significantly larger Études. Robbins’ Fancy Free was the weapons and accessories, 500 swords audience than his peers, thanks to master chore-ographer’s first ballet, and daggers; 100 firearms; a tapestry, adult alternative radio airplay and a premiered on April 18, 1944. It would stained glass, paintings and wood carv- commanding performance style that become one of his greatest successes ings. In addition, the non-Western attracted fans through frequent ap- and be one of the most popular bal- collection comprises 1,000 African, pearances on public television as well lets in American history. The work Islamic, Indian, and Japanese body as world-wide concert tours. marked the emergence of both defenses and arms. The four-story art NORAH JONES — Sunday, July 1, Robbins’ talent as a choreographer deco Museum was one of the first all 2012. Norah Jones has set a May 1 and the talents of a young composer, steel and glass curtain-wall structures release date for Little Broken Hearts Leonard Bernstein. Fancy Free follows built in America, and was placed on (Blue Note/EMI), her stunning new the story of sailors on shore leave get- the National Register of Historic Places album produced by Danger Mouse (aka ting into a bit of romantic mischief. in 1980. On John Higgins’ death in Brian Burton). Jones has also re- The one-act ballet has been referred 1961, the building, collections and an vealed the album cover and track list- to as “an homage to classical ballet endowment were given to the public. ing of the 12-song set, which features training.” The work begins simply with In 1979 the Museum passed out of original songs co-written by Jones and dancers at a barre and ends with a the hands of the Higgins family and Burton. Jones first emerged on the sequence of thrilling choreography. into the control of a public governing world stage 10 years ago with the board. For more details, call 508-853- 2002 release of Come Away With Me, 6015 or visit [email protected]. her self-described “moody little record” that introduced a singular new voice and grew into a global MUSEUMS phenomenon, sweeping the 2003 COMEDY Grammy Awards. JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM PARRIS ROOM @ NED DEVINE’S COMCAST CENTER Columbia Point, Boston, MA Faneuil Hall Market Place, 885 S Main St, Mansfield, MA 866-JFK-1960 75 State St., Boston, MA www.LiveNation.com www.JFKLibrary.org 617-263-6887 BRAD PAISLEY, Sunday, June 3, A CONVERSATION WITH CONAN www.improvasylum.com 2012. After wrapping the first leg of O’BRIEN — May 24, 2012. Conan ALL THE SINGLE LADIES — Sat- the highly successful Virtual Reality O’Brien discusses the art of comedy. urday evenings at 7:30 pm. The latest World Tour an additional 43 dates were Seats are limited to two per person. production from Boston’s award-win- announced. Continuing on the tour POVERTY IN AMERICA — June 4, ning Improv Asylum, is perfect for will be reigning ACM and CMA New 2012. On the 50th anniversary of the groups of ladies looking for a wild night Artist of the Year and contenders for publication of Michael Harring-ton’s of comedy, dancing and a whole lot of the 2012 ACM Vocal Group or Duo The The Other America, historian and excitement! During your night out, Band Perry, reigning American Idol Harrington biographer Maurice Isser- you will watch four friends set out for and current nominee for the 2012 man joins Peter Edelman, author of one last wild night out before one of ACM New Artist Scotty McCreery So Rich, So Poor, to discuss the politics them gets married. After a few drinks, and Mercury Records recording artist and persistence of poverty in the U.S. old feuds and new secrets threaten Easton Corbin joins the tour on se- DAVID MCCULLOUGH ON AMER- their good time, and only some songs lect dates. If ever an artist has earned ICANS IN PARIS — June 7, 2012. and dancing can help them work the right to title an album This Is David McCullough discusses his lat- through it. The performers interact Country Music, it’s Brad Paisley. It’s est book, The Greater Journey, about and dance with all the guests! Guests not because he’s the Country Music prominent 19th-century Americans who are at the show to celebrate Francy Free now appearing at the Boston Opera House Association’s reigning Entertainer of formative years in Paris. something will also be included in the through May 20. See DANCE SECTION for further details. the Year or because his H2O Tour show and may get more than they was 2010’s top country trek in atten- HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM bargained for! This interactive dance dance or because he’s sold more than 100 Barber Ave., Worcester, MA party is a hilarious high-energy the laughs come fast and furious, 12 million albums and scored 18 #1 www.Higgins.org night from start to finish. “All the is a worldwide phenomenon filled hits at country radio. The Higgins Armory Museum Single Ladies” will have you laugh- THEATER with up-to-the-minute spontaneous evolved from a PRIVATE COLLEC- ing, singing and dancing with all humor and quicksilver improvisation CITI PERFORMING ARTS TION OF ARMS AND ARMOR FROM your BFFs and maybe leave with BOSTON OPERA HOUSE where the audience becomes part of CENTER WANG MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE some new ones! This event is a 21+ 539 Washington St., Boston, MA the action and gets to solve the crime. 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA EUROPE, FEUDAL JAPAN AND show. 617-259-3400 (617) 482-9393 www.BostonOperaHouse.com AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER www.Citicenter.org BEAUTY AND THE BEAST — Oberon, 2 Arrow St., Harvard Sq., EARTH WIND & FIRE — June 12, May 29–June 3, 2012. Tale as old Cambridge, MA 2012 The legendary band embark on ITALIAN as time, true as it can be. Disney’s 617-547-8300 their first concert dates of the 2012 Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org “Guiding Lights” summer concert Broadway musical, based on the Acad- EVENTS & PROGRAMS THE DONKEY SHOW – Ongoing. tour. Earth, Wind & Fire’s music con- emy Award-winning animated fea- Bringing the ultimate disco experi- tinues to be among the most plays ture film, this eye-popping spectacle ence to Boston, this crazy circus of songs in the world. The group’s new ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS context of a moving line and in con- has won the hearts of over 35 million mirror balls, feathered divas, roller single, “Guiding Lights” is currently “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am junction with a beautiful sound, re- people worldwide. This classic musi- skaters and hustle queens tell the 30 on the Billboard Urban Adult Chart. to 12 Noon every Friday with host Tom quires not only talent, but skilled use cal love story is filled with unfor- story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Earth, Wind & Fire has performed live Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The of technique. The most prolific tenor gettable characters, lavish sets and through great ’70s anthems you know to sold-audiences on every continent Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca of all time, Luciano Pavarotti, the costumes, and dazzling production by heart. and is led by founding members, Philip every Sunday from 10:00 am to “King of High C’s,” once described the numbers including “Be Our Guest” Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph 1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. feeling this way: “Excited and happy, and the beloved title song. Experi- Johnson. “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to but with a strong undercurrent of fear. ence the romance and enchant- 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi The moment I actually hit the note, I ment of Disney’s Beauty and the MUSIC 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. almost lose consciousness. A physi- Beast! “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco cal, animal sensation seizes me. Then MAMMA MIA! - June 19 through TD GARDEN Special Events Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays I regain control.” Amante experiences June 24, 2012. Set in a beach 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. this thrilling sensation as well. resort in the Mediterranean, Mamma 617-624-1050 TD GARDEN “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sun- Mia! tells the story of Sophie, a bride- www.TDGarden.com 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA days from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN BERKLEE PERFORMANCE to-be with one wish: to have her NEIL DIAMOND – June 23, 2012. 617-624-1050 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. CENTER absent father walk her down the aisle. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee www.TDGarden.com “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 136 Massachusetts Avenue After reading passages about three old and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, THE TRADITION — June 27, 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO Boston MA 02115 lovers in her mom’s diary, Sophie will take his greatest hits on the 2012. The Sports Museum is proud to 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. www.Berklee.edu/Events sends each a wedding invitation in road on a much-anticipated North announce this year’s honorees for “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays PINO DANIELE LIVE IN BOSTON hopes of learning which is her dad. American tour. Neil Diamond has “The Tradition.” Celebrating its 11th 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ — Saturday, June 9, 2012. Pino The arrival of the men from her past had numerous hits including: year, “The Tradition” is the annual radio or itunes, college radio click on Daniele is an influential Italian jazz- is surprising to Donna, Sophie’s “Forever in Blue Jeans,” “Cherry, summer event that honors distin- Zumix. For more information, log onto fusion guitarist. From the beginning fiercely independent mother, who Cherry,” “Sweet Caroline,” “I’m a guished New England athletes. Red www.italiaunita.org. of his career, it was evident that his prides herself on getting through Believer,” “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Sox Legend Pedro Martinez leads the “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica passion lay in rock and blues. His solo life without a man, and highly amus- Soon,” “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” honoree lineup. Also included are WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays 9:00 pm– debut, Terra Mia, sung in Neapolitan, ing to Donna’s two best gal pals. “Red, Red Wine,” “America” and many Honorees: Alexi Lalas, Jeremy Jacobs, 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron was the first example of what Daniele The more Sophie and her mother more. Neil’s musical career spans Robert Parish, Chris Ernst and Rodney Della Chiesa presents Tony's Place. called “taramblù,” a combination of struggle to find truth and understand- nearly five decades. Harrison for the Signature Summer Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. tarantella, rhumba, and blues. In 1979 ing, the more it threatens to tear AEROSMITH — July 17 & 19, 2012. Celebration of Boston Sports. his self titled record was released, fol- them apart and wreck Sophie’s dream America’s greatest rock and roll band, WYNDHAM HOTEL, ANDOVER lowed by Nero a Metà in 1980. In 1989 wedding. will start your summer sizzling and CITY HALL PLAZA 123 Old River Rd., Andover, MA Daniele took a step toward greater have you dancing around the fires of 1 Congress Street, Boston, MA 1-978-346-9496 commercial success with the release CHARLES PLAYHOUSE rock n’ roll again. After blowing away JIMMY FUND SCOOPER BOWL www.ATSCommunicationsma.com of Mascalzone Latino, followed by 74 Warrenton St., Boston, MA audiences in South America and Ja- — June 5–7, 2012. Perhaps what is AN EVENING OF ITALIAN 1991’s Un Uomo in Blues, 1993’s Che 617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912 pan, the Bad Boys from Boston are most striking about the now famous ROMANCE featuring MICHAEL Dio Ti Benedica (which had two tracks www.Charles-Playhouse.com back to rock America’s soul, with The ice cream festival is that all ice cream AMANTE and MARISSA FAMIG- produced by Chick Corea), 1995’s Non BLUE MAN GROUP — Ongoing. Global Warming Tour. The band cel- companies donate all the ice cream, LIETTI — Saturday, June 9, 2012. Calpestare I Fiori Nel Deserto, 1997’s This giddily subversive off-Broadway ebrated their fortieth anniversary in labor, scoopers and products needed Michael Amante is affectionately Dimmi Cosa Succede Sulla Terra, and hit serves up outrageous and inven- 2010 and shows no signs of slowing to make the event happen each year. known as the “People’s Tenor.” He 2000’s Medina. Two years later the tive theater where three muted, blue- down anytime soon. This quintessen- Though they are competitors for 51 has been crowned the “Prince of High singer teamed up with fellow Italian painted performers spoof both con- tial live act truly defined rock and roll weeks of the year, during the first C’s” for his ability to hit and sustain stars Francesco DeGregori, Ron, and temporary art and modern technol- as we know it, bringing their heart- week of June they come together to with ease, one of the highest notes of Fiorella Mannoia for a tour, captured ogy. Wry commentary and bemusing pounding sound and millions of fans create an event that is now known as a tenor’s voice. With Michael’s long on the appropriately titled In Tour. In antics are matched only by the inge- to their feet over the past four de- the “unofficial start of summer” in New history of singing popular Rock and 2005 Daniele released Iguana Café. nious ways in which music and sound cades. Aerosmith are a living piece of England. Most of the companies that Gospel music, coupled with extensive Between 2005 and 2010, Daniele re- are created. The show has recently American music history, having sold participated in 2011 have been an classical Bel-Canto training, he is able leased three more studio albums: Il been updated. over 150 million albums worldwide integral part of the event for more to sing even higher with a strength Mio Nome e Pino Daniele e Vivo Qui, SHEAR MADNESS – Ongoing. This and been inducted into the Rock and than 10 years; Brigham’s is the only and mastery rarely heard anywhere Ricomincio da 30 and Electric Jam. hilarious Boston-set whodunit, where Roll Hall of Fame. Cheap Trick will company that has been involved since in the world. Being able to produce In 2010, Daniele released his 13th the clues change every night and open the show. the event’s inception. these notes consistently within the studio album, Boogie Boogie Man. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Wow! A record 10.8 million Americans re- New Hamp- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ceive disability benefits, a 53% increase shire law for- Broiled or Baked over the past decade, according to new data bids tapping from the Social Security Administration. of feet, head HADDOCK ALLA SICILIANA More than 5 million people have applied for nodding and Broiled Haddock Sicilian Style disability since President Obama took office. all other ways 1 pound haddock fillet 1 or 2 tablespoons grated Comeback! Travel agents may be making of keeping time to music in a tavern, res- 1 medium onion Romano cheese (optional) a comeback. Though the number of travel taurant, or cafe. When in Rhode Island, 1 large chopped garlic clove 2 tablespoons olive, canola, agencies has plummeted, from 34,000 lo- refrain from coasting downhill in your car or garlic powder or vegetable oil cations in the mid-1990s to about 15,000 with your transmission in neutral. On a 2 fresh tomatoes Salt and pepper today, their business is growing as travel- Sunday in Providence, it is illegal for shop 1 tablespoon oregano flakes ers seek personalized recommendations. owners to sell toothpaste and toothbrushes Agencies posted their second consecutive to the same customers. In South Carolina, Spread some oil on bottom of a broiling tray or baking year of growth in 2011 and now account the only time and place you can beat your pan. Place haddock fillet skin down on tray or baking pan. for a third of the $284 billion U.S. travel wife is Sunday morning on the steps of the Cut tomatoes into ¼-inch slices and place over haddock market. state house. Montana prohibits married fillet. Cut onion in ¼-inch slices and layer over tomato. Older workers flocking to travel-agent women from going fishing alone on Sundays Sprinkle oregano, salt and pepper to taste over onion. careers! So reported Hannan Sampson in the and unmarried women from fishing alone Spread chopped garlic, or garlic powder, over contents. McClatchy newspapers. After a career in law at all. And if your child burps in church in (Optional) sprinkle grated cheese over contents. Next, enforcement, security and private investi- Nebraska you can be arrested and you need sprinkle oil of choice over all. Cover and place at least two gations work, Oscar Paz was looking for some- a state license to give your daughter a perm. inches below broiling coils. Broil for about fifteen minutes. thing to fill his “semi-retired” years. “We were And in New Jersey, you’re not allowed to Remove from broiler. If dry, add a small amount of water. looking for something to do, my wife and I,” pump your own gas and in Newark it is ille- Cover and return to broil for about ten minutes. Remove said Paz, 58. “We like to travel and we have gal to buy ice cream after 6:00 pm. from oven. Baste haddock with the liquids that accumu- been on quite a few cruises.” They bought a Over the past decade, the number of kids late in the broiling tray or baking pan. Return uncovered Cruise Planners/American Express fran- born to black and white parents and to Asian and brown onions and tomato. Check frequently to prevent chise and have focused on selling cruise and white parents, has doubled, according burning or drying out. vacations since then. Between 45 and 55 to the U.S. Census. About 10% of married *Cooking time for the haddock fillet depends on the thick- percent of new owners in 2011 were retir- couples are now interracial. ness of the fillet. ees or older than 60: about 45 percent of fran- When asked to name the best long-term NOTE: When Mama prepared this meal, I remember enjoying chise owners overall are older than 60. investment, 28% of Americans say gold. 20% the fragrances of garlic, tomato, oregano and broiling fish that This just in! Homes cost an average of say real estate is the best option, followed spread throughout the kitchen. Mama liked adding some $205,000 more in U.S. neighborhoods with by stocks/mutual funds (19%), savings Romano grated cheese occasionally over the contents. She high-scoring public schools than they do in accounts/CDs (19%), and bonds (8%). referred to this meal as “Haddock alla Pizzaiola.” areas with lower-scoring ones, according to So what is Hitler’s toilet seat worth? As the haddock cooked, I checked to be sure that we had a report from the Brookings Institution, a Former American fighter pilot Guy Harris plenty of bread available at home. I enjoyed dunking my bread Washington, D.C.-based think tank. announced the sale of a toilet seat he in the juices while eating the broiled fish, and I still do. Howie Carr’s new novel is now available claimed he took from Adolf Hitler’s private everywhere! The book’s title is Hard Knocks. bunker apartment during the 1945 Allied Be assured, the book is fascinating! Ah, occupation of Berlin. Harris explained that Vita can be reached at [email protected] Howie Carr, who was born in Portland, Russian troops, who reached Hitler’s head- Maine on January 17, 1952. Raised in Port- quarters first, had pretty much cleaned out land, ME and Deerfield, MA. Howie is mar- the rest of Hitler’s digs by the time he got ried and is the father of two children. The there. Wonder what it went for? award-winning journalist and author is a Other valuable toilet seats? Marilyn graduate of the University of North Carolina, Monroe’s toilet seat! Frank Sinatra’s toilet member of Phi Beta Kappa. Howie is also a seat! Ava Gardner’s toilet seat! And of graduate of Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, course, the toilet seats of Betty Gable, Boris MA, 1969. Yes, we first met when I was cre- Karloff, Veronica Lake, Elvis Presley, Lucille ating a weekly Boston Herald column. Ball, Joan Crawford, John Wayne, Cary What another book of Italian recipes? Yes! Grant, Greta Garbo, Katherine Hepburn, “The Southern Italian Farmer’s Table: Au- Marlon Brando, Mae West, Elizabeth Taylor, thentic Recipes and Lore from Tuscany to Olivia de Havilland, Raquel Welch and Sicily,” by Mathew Scialabba and Melissa Marlene Dietrich. You’ve got to be flushed Pellegrino. Lyons, (336p). Husband-and-wife, with money to afford their toilet seats! chef and restaurant owners, Scialabba and Ah, soon many of you women will be shop- Pellegrino focus on more than 30 farms fea- ping for your bikinis! Women, Carlo Scostu- turing the “taste and flavor of Italian work- mato says he would like to see on the beach: ing farms.” The book begins with crucial Diane Modica, Marjorie Clapprood, Marjorie building-block basics such as semolina pasta Cahn, Pamela Donnaruma, Lisa Cappuccio, dough, tomato sauce and chicken broth Lucille Monuteaux, Christina Quinlan, before moving on to regional dishes such Bridget Manganelli, Barbara D’Amico, Nina as broccoli tortellini with white sausage Barros, Paula Colia, Jo DelVento, Jeanette ragu from Tuscany, fried spaghetti nests Ferrino, Peggy Barile, and Annie Rooney. with prosciutto and scamorza from Molisse A new report found that cars driven by and grilled meatballs with bay leaves and Americans are burning up almost 1 billion lemon from Sicily. What delicious reading! additional gallons of gas a year because so Another Kennedy book! “Mrs. Kennedy many of us are overweight. 1st Generation and Me: An Intimate Memoir,” by Clint Hill Show business reminiscing with the with Lisa McCubbin. In brief, in November stately musicologist Albert Natale. Compos- Italian-American 1960, Hill, who had been on President ers Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen Eisenhower’s Secret Service detail, wasn’t wrote two Oscar winning songs for Frank Vita Orlando Sinopoli looking forward to his new assignment — Sinatra: “All the Way,” (1957) and “High which he viewed as a demotion — of pro- Hopes” (1959). Singer/musician Red Foley Shares with us tecting Jacqueline Kennedy. But a disap- was one of the first country singers to have a delightful recollection pointed Hill soon realized he was actually his own network show; “Avalon Time” with of her memories as a child serving the president “by protecting the co-star comic Red Skelton. Reminder! Perry things that were most important to him, Como’s first solo hit was the Jerome Kern- growing up in personally — his wife and his children.” Hill Ira Gershwin song “Long Ago And Far Away,” Boston’s “Little Italy” was completely won over by the first lady’s from the 1944 movie musical “Cover Girl.” spontaneity, curiosity, sincerity and joie de Perry had 42 top-ten hits on the Billboard and a collection of vivre. He accompanied her to Greece twice; charts between 1944 and 1958. While sing- Italian family recipes on the first trip, in 1961, he was under strict ing with the Glenn Miller Army Air Force if baffling instructions from JFK to keep his Band, Johnny Desmond became known as from the homeland. wife away from Aristotle Onassis. Hill is “The G.I. Sinatra.” Country music’s Roy close-mouthed about JFK’s infidelities. His Acuff began his legendary career in the Great as Gifts book is most valuable for his perceptive re- 1930s as leader of his own band, “The Crazy call of the daily routine and problems faced Tennesseans.” Irish singer Dennis Day was FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM and in local bookstores — ask for by the Secret Service detail. hired by Jack Benny for his radio show in Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Ladies! How to remove makeup stains. To 1939 and the two became good friends right Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN get lipstick off a collar, sprinkle the stain up until Benny’s death in 1974. Dennis had with baby powder to soak up the oil. Drape several pop hits, including “Mam’selle” in with a clean cloth and run a warm, dry iron 1947 and “Clancy Lowered the Boom” in over the top. The stain should come right 1949. And in 1950, a holiday hit with up, “like melted wax off a tablecloth.” “Christmas in Killarney.” WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Weird laws! Obscure ways to get arrested! AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012 Page 13

• Around Town (Continued from Page 9)

This column begins year The baby, who would be and pay their way to 22 and I thought I would sat- named Paolo, was okay and America. He did this for all isfy several requests I have was being taken care of by of his brothers and sisters, received from readers. I will my great grandmother. except one, who was married look back at my first column Michele was devastated and with children and had de- and write about my grand- became very depressed. cided to stay in Italy. One of parents coming to America. When the tour ended and the his sisters who was on the Actually, they came at differ- band was ready to return to list to come to America was Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers ent times and under differ- Italy, Babbononno resigned one of the youngest of his ent circumstances, with a his commission and stayed siblings, Giovannina. When winners of the annual Mary Thomson, Director of chance meeting that began in America. Washington Babbononno saw the picture Young Artists Competition at Corporate Initiatives, at part of my family in was not the place for an im- of his buddy’s next family the Boston Pops presented by 617-638-9278. Additional America. migrant who didn’t speak a import, he was smitten with Fidelity Investments®. details about this gala Babbononno was born word of English. He heard what he saw. When she ar- fundraiser will be an- Michele Contini in Foggia, that there was an Italian rived, she came through “PRESIDENTS AT POPS,” nounced at a later date. Italia in February of 1875. population in New Orleans Ellis Island and Michele and MAY 31 His father, Angelo, passed and he headed there only to Antonio headed to New York FILM NIGHT WITH JOHN away when Babbononno was find that the discrimination to intercept her. WILLIAMS, JUNE 1 & 2 just a child and it left his against his people was so Michele soon expressed mother, Maria, to bring up severe that, after the assas- interest in his friend’s her children. I’m not sure, sination of a mayor, the youngest sister. I guess the but I believe my grandfather population blamed the Ital- picture didn’t lie. Even had two or three brothers. ians and either were shoot- though Antonio was now Michele was an unruly child ing at them in the streets of his best friend, he was skep- with a mind of his own and the city or capturing them tical regarding a musician lacking in discipline. As a and hanging them vigilante dating his sister. Musicians result, my great grand- style. didn’t have good reputations mother sent him to the lo- Michele next headed for with the ladies, even then. cal priest to learn a trade New York City. It proved too The relationship or court- before he got himself into big, too noisy and too crowded ing did begin, though, as The orchestra welcomes trouble. The priest to whom for him in spite of a sizable Giovannina also took a Boston Pops Laureate Con- Michele was assigned at and growing Italian popula- shine to Michele, but at John Williams ductor John Williams to the their parish soon discovered tion. He next tried Portland, Antonio’s insistence, they The Boston Symphony Or- podium, June 1 and 2, for hidden talents in the young Maine. Back then, that city were constantly chaperoned chestra and Boston’s corpo- Film Night, a favorite pro- child. His new charge was was an outpost of civilization by the other sisters that rate community celebrate gram for Symphony Hall au- good at using the tools that and he soon left for a city were already here. the 31st annual “Presidents diences each year. Mr. Will- created original and period just to the south, called Bos- Antonio had a lady friend, at Pops” on Thursday, May iams, the highly acclaimed pieces furniture. The man of ton. He, somehow, wound up Maria, whom everyone 31, at Symphony Hall. Join- composer and conductor be- the cloth also discovered that in the North End and while called, Mariaucchia. They ing conductors Keith hind blockbuster films such this wild child had a flair for having lunch in a Hanover were the first to be married Lockhart and John Will- as Jaws, Star Wars, and music and he taught him Street restaurant, met a fel- and when they were, bought iams will be special guest Harry Potter, celebrates his how to play drums and gui- low Italian named Antonio a large multi-apartment artists Steve Martin and 80th birthday in 2012. Includ- tar. Ceruolo. The two men hit it house on Orleans Street in The Steep Canyon Rangers ing a performance of music Michele was soon under off and Michele asked if he, East Boston. Soon, Michele in “An Evening of Comedy & from Mr. Williams’s score of control and concentrated on Antonio, knew where he and Giovannina were mar- Bluegrass.” The Boston Pops The Reivers, with narration making things out of wood could get a room. It just so ried too and rented one of the is honored to have Peter by former Senator Alan K. and playing music … guitar happened that his new found apartments in Antonio’s Palandjian, Chairman and Simpson, these programs for dancing and drums for friend and several other men building. As part of the prac- Chief Executive Officer of In- will showcase some of the marching. As was the case had an apartment on Salem tice of Americanization, my tercontinental Real Estate most memorable movie mu- back in the day in Italy, he Street. Fortunately, one of grandparents changed their Corporation as the co-chair sic of all time, and film foot- was married while still in the men had just moved out names from Michele and of the event for the third age will be featured along- his teens and soon had a and my grandfather was Giovannina to Michael and consecutive year. Joining side many of the Hollywood child to support. Unable to asked if he would like to Jenny. Peter as a co-chair is Dan scores. Mr. Williams will lead make enough money for a take his place. He said yes My grandmother worked Fireman, Managing Partner a salute to the Hollywood way of life that was better and within days, was out before her first child was of Fireman Capital Partners. westerns including music than his own past, he joined hunting for work with the born. She did hand stitch- The BSO’s largest fund-rais- from How the West Was Won, the Italian marines as a aid of his new friend, Anto- ing and found work detail- ing event, “Presidents at Dances with Wolves and The musician. The number one nio. Before long, Michele ing men’s suits for a tailor. Pops” is designed for Boston Cowboys. The performance marine band often toured was playing guitar with a lo- With Babbononno working business leaders and their will feature music from the the European world serenad- cal band that specialized in days and playing music guests, and celebrates the composer’s new Academy ing the leaders of the differ- Neapolitan dance music. He nights, the three incomes unique partnership between Award-nominated scores to ent allied countries of Italy. also joined a marching band helped out in what could the BSO and the corporate the films War Horse and The There was an annual tradi- called the Italian Marine have been rough times for community. Combined with Adventures of Tintin. Mr. Wil- tion that this band had ad- Band in America as the two people trying to make it its sister event, “A Company liams will also lead his re- hered to since the presi- drummer. They specialized in America. Christmas at Pops,” “Presi- cently composed Fanfare for dency of Thomas Jefferson. in concerts, parades and At work, Jenny heard ru- dents at Pops” has helped to Fenway, a tribute to Fenway Once a year, the Italian Italian festivals that are mors that her husband had raise more than $45 million Park’s 100th Anniversary, marine band would come to still with us over a hundred a wife and two kids in Italy. since its inception in 1982. and a special video tribute to Washington, D.C., and ser- years later. One day, she confronted her “Presidents at Pops” raised women Olympians will be set enade the folks at the White Antonio was a plasterer by husband. Tiring of the gos- $1 million last year, which to the maestro’s Olympic House. In 1896, Michele trade. He had a talent for sip, she decided to bring was $100,000 over target. Spirit. Contini was a drummer in carving his dried plaster things out in the open and Funds raised through this Tickets for Boston Pops pro- that band. into beautiful scroll work on see if they were true or not. event help support the BSO’s grams may be purchased by While the band was play- ceilings, cornices and circu- Babbononno confessed that Youth and Community Out- visiting www.bostonpops.org, ing in Washington, my lar bases of chandeliers. As he did have two children, reach programs throughout calling 888-266-1200, or vis- grandfather received a a result of his talents, he did who were back in Italy, but the year. Ticket packages iting the Symphony Hall box transatlantic cable from the rather well financially. As a his wife was dead and his are available. For more in- office at 301 Massachusetts Reuter’s Service. It was bad result, when he had enough mother was bringing up the formation, please contact Avenue. news. His teenage wife had money saved, he would send children. My grandmother passed away in childbirth. for members of his family thought things out, headed for her money hidden in the — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — sugar bowl, gave her hus- band what she had saved and THE said that his children be- longed with their father in Johnny Christy America and told him to send for them. At the same JUSTINE YANDLE time, Jenny was pregnant. It would be a girl named PHOTOGRAPHY Orchestra Angelina and she would become my mother. 781.589.7347 [email protected] MUSIC FOR ALL WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 TO BE CONTINUED and GOD BLESS AMERICA. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Seemed Like Excessive its run from 1968 to 1971. agents. When discovered in The Bilingual Celebrating to Me Too After that, he took the funny his cell, he was taken by I love reading Michael Goober character pumping paramedics to a hospital Corner Godwin’s commentary page gas at the local filling station emergency room where he in the New York Post. His over to “Hee Haw” which was ended up spending three by Orazio Buttafuoco most recent May 2 opine was on the air from 1971 until days in intensive care. He’s great. According to Godwin, 1993. hired a lawyer. Need I say Obama proved “he had no Lindsey once said, more? LIFE SPAN: IT IS POSSIBLE the patient. Thus research- scruples or shame; the “America has grown up with This “Cherokee” Story TO LIVE UP TO 120 YEARS, ers and clinicians need to co- unpresidential president me. Goober is every man; Continues to Have Legs OR LONGER! Over the last operate by working together. flew to Afghanistan to cel- everyone finds something to Thanks to Warren 100 years life expectancy has ebrate the anniversary of like about ol’ Goober.” He had Lastest news on Princess increased more than 100%. THE BRAIN OF THE NEW the death of Osama bin joined the Griffith show in Pocahontas is that Warren Many are beginning to dream MOTHERS GROWS AFTER Laden. In truth, he went to 1964 when actor Jim Nabors had herself listed in a na- to live 120 years or more DELIVERY! It seems that a dance on the terrorist’s was taking his Gomer Pyle tional educator directory and in good health. The baby, especially the first grave; though to do it liter- character over to his new TV listing simply to network founder of the San Raffaele born, causes peculiar reper- ally would have required him spin off “Gomer Pyle, USMC.” with other Cherokees. It had Hospital in Milan, Italy, the cussions. After birth, the to walk on water. He could, Andy Griffith said of George nothing to do with using the recently- deceased Father mother’s brain grows, seem- you know, if you just landed Lindsey shortly after hear- race card. Funny, how proud Luigi Verze’, felt that to reach ingly due to the close atten- from Mars, you’d think he ing of his passing, “(He) was she is now of her Native the age of 120 is no longer tion and love to protect the flew the copters into Paki- my friend ... in recent years American roots but prior to an impossibility, a state- baby. After monitoring the stan, slid down the rope, we spoke by phone. Our last this story going public, she ment that surprised even the brains of 19 new mothers a stormed the fiend’s house conversation was a few days never mentioned the word then Premier Berlusconi. few times with the use of an and fired the kill shot-all by ago ... I am happy to say that “Cherokee.” This story is not The Premier’s personal phy- MRI a few weeks after deliv- himself.” as we found ourselves in our going away any too soon be- sician Dr. Alberto Zangrillo ery and a few months later, To quote Michelle Obama, 80s, we were not afraid to cause Warren is having also believes that reaching it has been determined that “This president has brought say, ‘I love you.’ That was the such difficulty spinning it in the age of 120 is no more a a few neural areas expand us out of the dark and into last thing George and I had a way favorable to her and chimera. The secret for such over the following months. the light.” Or maybe as U.S. to say to each other: ‘I love her campaign. an advanced age is based During the pregnancy a lot Senator John McCain has you.’ Meanwhile, it appears upon a constant prevention happens in the female body. said, “Heroes don’t brag.” I thought he was best type- that, I as a Democrat, will of illnesses as well as on Many hormones, namely the Ouch! cast as Goofy Goober, he most likely be given an healthy lifestyles. Scientific ones that control affection The IRS is Doing What? once played a heavy on opportunity in the Septem- statistical data, Zangrillo and confidence become ac- I kid you not. I heard this “Gunsmoke” and even shot ber 4th state primary to vote explains, support the idea. tive and create the special on the Mark Levin Show on Marshal Matt Dillon. How- for a minority candidate He referred to a convention mother-child bond, which is Talk 1200 Boston on a re- ever, often on the Griffith for U.S. Senate in the can- where researches conducted important for the baby’s sur- cent evening while driving show, he would tap dance and didacy of Marisa DeFranco, in Milan suggested that if vival. It is the first time that to work. The Internal Rev- recite a joke or two. One of a North Shore immigration we continue to follow the maternal changes have been enue Service actually has his best jokes is worthy of lawyer. I don’t vote for fak- suggested-good-living style examined in the brains (of an IRS form for illegal aliens repeating here. “A football ers. I want the real thing. we can expect to live a the mother). The neurosci- to fill out and file a child coach, holding a football, Here’s the Difference prolonged life. The President entists have used the MRI tax credit. IIlegals have been asks his quarterback, ‘Son, Between Warren and of the Health Institute, approach to measure, to use filing for children that don’t can you pass this’ the player Reality Enrico Garaci, feels that it questioners, the level of the exist or for children living says, ‘Coach, I don’t even Democrat Elizabeth War- is possible to extend our bond and the love which a back home in Mexico. The think I can swallow it.’ ” ren will say, do and claim life span, but only if we new mother feels toward IRS is sending out my money In 1985 when reflecting on anything in her quest to beat use strict prevention (in eat- the child. It has been ascer- to illegals. Why should ille- his acting career, Lindsey U.S. Senator Scott Brown ing) and a healthy lifestyle. tained that a few months af- gal aliens have their own tax said, “There’s a residual ef- in November. Lately all the Dr. Zangrillo adds that we ter the delivery, areas of the forms to fill out? Why do they fect of knowing I’ve made focus has been on her and are in an integrated system hypothalamus and of the get my tax dollars as free America laugh. I’m not the the alleged race card she which everyone contributes amygdala show an increase stuff’? What is wrong with only one, but I’ve contributed may or may not have used a little. Italy is at the fore- of the ‘substantia nigra’ in this country? When will the something.” in her quest to be a Chero- front, vis-à-vis a know-how volume. The front of the cor- madness stop? God Bless Yes, he did, Something kee or United States Sena- in this particular field and tex, where decisions are America especially if you’re Big. Rest in Peace Goober, tor. Recently, she jumped for the results achieved. made, also develops further. from somewhere else. your Mayberry in heaven all over Brown’s case be- There is a strict collaboration The mothers that have devel- Is Newt a Pompous Nitwit? has you now. cause while he opposes between the Health Ministry oped a more harmonious Driving home from work I Smell a Big Lawsuit Here Obamacare, he puts his which is aware of the needs bond are those whose brains on May 2, I was listening to The Drug Enforcement Ad- young adult daughters on of the country’s health ser- have increased in size. Newt Gingrich’s apparent ministration has issued an his health insurance plan vices and set the basis to co- concession speech except apology to a 23 year old Cali- due to Obamacare provi- ordinate the research stud- LEGAL NOTICE he wasn’t giving any such fornia student who was sions. She called him a ies from the viewpoint of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts thing. Mostly, he babbled on picked up during a drug raid hypocrite for doing so. I would methodology. This must The Trial Court like Fidel Castro far too long and left in a holding cell for have called him a nitwit if then be expanded to the clini- Middlesex Probate and Family Court saying meaningless things four days without food, water he didn’t and I’m sure the 208 Cambridge Street cal, practical application on Cambridge, MA 02141 about himself. Only at one or a pot to do you know what. rest of us would say the Docket No. MI12P1897EA point. Maybe just one sen- The acting special agent in same thing. tence, he mentioned Mitt’s charge of DEA San Diego said She sounds desperate to ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA Estate of ALLANA MABEL DeMELLA name in passing. The clos- he was very troubled by the this guy here. If she was May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be a/k/a ALANNA MASTERSON est he seemed to endorse treatment given the student attempting to divert atten- adored, glorified, loved and preserved Date of Death March 18, 2012 throughout the world now and for- Mitt Romney was when he and offered deepest apologies tion from herself, it didn’t CITATION ON PETITION FOR ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for seemingly framed the issue for getting forgotten by DEA work. us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray FORMAL ADJUDICATION for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, To all interested persons: as one between voting for pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving A Petition has been filed by Michael A Obama and the guy who’s not protector and wonder worker, pray DeMella of Medford MA requesting that the forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday Court enter a formal Decree and Order of Obama. Not a ringing en- and by the 8th day your prayer will be testacy and for such other relief as requested dorsement. answered. It has never been known to in the Petition. Gingrich may be one of fail. Publication must be promised. And also requesting that Michael A DeMella My prayers have been answered. of Medford MA be appointed as Personal the best political debaters in Favor received. P.G. D.A. Representative(s) of said estate to serve With decades but when he goes Personal Surety on the bond. on his, me, me, me tear; I You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You might as well be listening to LEGAL NOTICE have a right to object to this proceeding. To do Daffy Duck or Porky Pig. so, you or your attorney must file a written NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE After listening to Newt on appearance and objection at this Court before my car radio, a while, I had Notice is hereby given by TODISCO 10:00 a.m. on June 7, 2012. TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline no choice but to switch my EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to by which you must file a written appearance radio to a music station to the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, and objection if you object to this proceeding. drown out his claptrap. Even Section 39A that they will sell the If you fail to file a timely written appearance following vehicles by private sale and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objec- Jay Severin on Talk 1200 on June 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. tions within thirty (30) days of the return date, Boston called Gingrich, the Vehicles are being sold to satisfy action may be taken without further notice to “sorest of sore losers.” their garage keeper’s lien for towing, you. storage and notices of sale: The estate is being administered under for- George Lindsey mal procedure by the Personal Representa- TV Actor Known as 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate VIN: 2T1BR32E13C014539 Code without supervision by the Court. Inven- “Goober” Has Died 1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE tory and accounts are not required to be filed Hollywood actor George VIN: 1J4GZ58Y6RC218350 with the Court, but recipients are entitled to Lindsey passed away re- notice regarding the administration from 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA cently at age 83. He spent VIN: 3VWTE29M1XM051060 the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, some 30 years playing the 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA including distribution of assets and expenses role of the beanie-wearing VIN: JN1CA31A2YT214181 of administration. 1991 LEXUS LS400 WITNESS, Hon. PETER C DiGANGI, Goober Pyle on “The Andy VIN: JT8UF11E9M0091595 First Justice of this Court. Griffith Show” from 1964 to 1996 HONDA ACCORD Date: May 10, 2012 1968. He then moved on to VIN: 1HGCD5665TA259335 Tara E. 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SUFFOLK DOWNS’ 2012 EXTRA Innings Live Racing Season Begins Saturday, June 2 by Sal Giarratani NBC’s Voice of the Triple Crown Larry Collmus Pujols Finally Homers slugger Albert Pujols away easy coming into Boston af- Returns for Guest Appearance on Opening Day from the St. Louis Cardinals, ter Francona and the 7-20 Suffolk Downs will open its 2012 live racing season on it was viewed as a great September Collapse, is it? Saturday, June 2 with a guest appearance by NBC’s voice catch for the Angels looking Bobby can only use what he of the Triple Crown Larry Collmus, who served as track for some power at the plate. is given to work with and Sox announcer at the East Boston oval from 1992-2008, the track In his first 11 seasons, he management pretty much announced today as it introduced its racing schedule and hit more than 400 homers. stood still over the off-sea- other plans for the upcoming season. Never any talk of steroids. son. As I said, “thank God Collmus, who last Saturday called his second Kentucky No scandals. Nothing. Pure David Ortiz started off so Derby for NBC, will return to the Suffolk Downs announcer’s natural hitter. The best great.” Things could be far booth for the first time since 2008 to call a few races on the since perhaps Mickey worse. Opening Day program. He will also be available for a meet Mantle. Well, the Angels Angels’ Weaver and greet with fans. T.D. Thornton returns for his fifth full gave him a super contract Throws No-hitter year as track announcer after previously splitting time with and he seemed worthy of ev- It was only May 2 and al- Collmus. ery penny. However, so far ready there have been two Opening Day will be followed by a pair of three-day race this year it has been frus- no-hitters thrown this still weeks (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday) before adding trating for him, the Angels young season. Jeff Weaver of Tuesdays to create a four-day schedule through the end of and those L.A. fans waiting the Angels completely September. As of October 1, the schedule would return to a Albert Pujols finally hit his to see those home runs fly outmatched that Twins at three-day week through the conclusion of the meet on first home run of the 2012 out of the park. The fans Anaheim 9-0 and struck out Monday, October 29. As it did last year, the track is await- season. He connected in the keep waiting. So far, he hit nine batters along the way. ing approval of legislation to reduce the number of racing 5th inning of the May 6 game zero home runs in April. Ev- Phil Humber of the Chicago days required to offer simulcasting from 100 to 80. against the Blue Jays. The eryone knows he will break White Sox threw a perfect This proposal was reported out of committee favorably on 3-time NL MVP had gone 33 out but those fans expected game against the Mariners Thursday, May 3. games and 139 at-bats since fireworks from him since on April 21. This is the sec- Earlier this month, Suffolk Downs reached an agreement the ending of the 2011 sea- Opening Day. ond Angels no-hitter in less with the New England HBPA to maintain a minimum of son. The homer came in the Red Sox Still Not Right, than a year. Ervin Santana $8.25 million in purses, ensuring daily overnight purses of 28th game of the Angels sea- Are They? pitched a no-hitter last July $103,125, the same as last year. son and at his 111th at-bat. As of May 11, the Boston 27 at Cleveland. “We look forward to the 2012 racing season and having The fans had started booing Red Sox are still at the bot- It’s Only a Matter of Time Larry return to help us kick it off,” said Chip Tuttle, Suffolk him for his lack of power af- tom of the AL East with an Before the ACLU Downs’ Chief Operating Officer. “As we continue to pursue ter the Angels had signed 12-19 win-loss record. Sees This Trend the development of a world-class gaming and entertainment him to a 10-year, $240 mil- They had a good end of an Let’s see, with the Oak- resort, we remain committed to offering a racing program lion contract. April road trip winning all land Athletics soon to be that is attractive to fans and financially rewarding to our I think the homers will but one game. However, at moving and becoming the horsemen.” start to follow now and he will home, not so good. The Oak- San Jose Athletics, they will “Our negotiations with track management this off- get back into the home run land Athletics in their re- join the San Francisco Gi- season were very productive and we are very excited about groove. Lifetime, he now has building season are beating ants, the Los Angeles An- the upcoming meet,” said Anthony Spadea, President of the 446 home runs, 445 of them us up. Even on that success- gels, Los Angeles Dodgers New England HBPA. “We remain optimistic about the future with the Cardinals in his first ful road trip where we swept and St. Louis Cardinals to of racing at Suffolk Downs and we look forward to continu- 11 years. Best start off of any by the Twins, in two of those have mixed religious names ing to work together toward our common goal of sustaining baseball player in history. wins we blew early leads and with baseball. How long can the racing industry and the positive impact it has on the Jose Can You Still Hit? had to fight back to win. Yes, this offense stand? agricultural community in this state.” Forty-seven year old former Big Papi is doing well. In How long before some athe- Suffolk Downs will continue to honor individuals and outfielder Jose Canseco April, he batted .405 with 6 istic baseball fans claim groups who have made a positive impact in the local com- who’s always said, “I pride home runs and 20 RBIs. they suffer PTSD from it all? munity through its “Community Winner’s Circle” program. myself on the art of power That weight loss seems to be Surely, some group will take On Opening Day, the track will recognize Paul Antonino of hitting” held a recent press working. time out from fighting Wakefield, who on April 1 entered a burning building on Pitching is still suspect. against crosses on memorial Chelsea St. in East Boston to alert residents of a fire that conference to announce his Relief pitching also still not stones in public squares. was raging above them and assist elderly residents in introduction as a member of making me comfortable no God bless America to liberal escaping the building safely. The track will also recognize the Worcester Tornadoes matter how many saves loonies and play ball. Generations Incorporated for its programs in East Boston baseball team. Alfredo Aceves earns. Clay Happy Birthday to the and Revere in which older adults volunteer their time to Dinner with Dustin Buchholz has an ERA over “Say Hey Kid” assist children in need of literacy tutoring. Marie Donatelli who’s up at the Honey Dew on the 8.00. I still don’t trust Josh Hall of Famer Willie Mays Lynnway in Lynn recently Beckett. Jon Lester remains got serenaded at AT&T Park LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE won a contest at the Salem somewhat erratic, anywhere on his 81st birthday May 6. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Five Bank. Her prize was a from lousy to great. Inconsis- He blew out all 81 candles on The Trial Court The Trial Court dinner with Dustin Pedroia tency says it all for him and his cake and waved his cap Suffolk Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court at the Legal Sea Food in most of the pitching staff. to the crowd. Willie was one 24 New Chardon Street 208 Cambridge Street PO Box 9667 Cambridge, MA 02141 Copley Square. She sur- As far as Bobby Valentine of the best sluggers and good Boston, MA 02114 Docket No. MI12P2118EA prised Dustin when she goes, I expected more out of guy ever to play the game of Docket No. SU12P0869EA Estate of showed him an autograph of him by now. However, it isn’t baseball. Estate of EDWARD G GRAZIANO his she had tattooed on her JOSEPH STEFFANO a/k/a EDWARD G GRAZIANO SR Date of Death May 8, 1997 Date of Death February 27, 2012 right wrist. Pedroia told her he never thought such a CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR Leave the FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION thing existed and seemed To all interested persons: To all interested persons: quite proud of her tattoo. She A Petition has been filed by Joseph E. A Petition has been filed by Edward G also has a Boston Bruins tat- DELIVERY Steffano of East Boston MA requesting that Graziano Jr. of Nashua NH requesting that the the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of Court enter a formal Decree and Order of too too, but he didn’t seem to Us! testacy and for such other relief as requested testacy and for such other relief as requested to really care that much in the Petition. in the Petition. about it. He was focused only With a Gift Subscription to the And also requesting that Joseph E. Steffano And also requesting that Edward G of East Boston MA be appointed as Personal Graziano Jr. of Nashua NH be appointed on his great tattoo. 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The the Personal Representative and can petition the Personal Representative and can petition State ______Zip ______State ______Zip ______the Court in any matter relating to the estate, the Court in any matter relating to the estate, Sox also got the win too. Best including distribution of assets and expenses including distribution of assets and expenses of both worlds. Phone ______Phone ______of administration. of administration. WITNESS, Hon. JOAN P ARMSTRONG, WITNESS, Hon. PETER C DiGANGI, April Wasn’t a Good First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Month for Albert Pujols Date: May 9, 2012 Date: May 10, 2012 or the Angels Sandra Giovannucci, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate When the Los Angeles An- WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Run date: 5/18/12 Run date: 5/18/12 gels snagged first baseman/ Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 18, 2012

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

Family of Irish Bob Murphy: Maureen Murphy-O’Connor and Ann T. Murphy, say For a person known for his leave the venue of a night “What an honor and privilege to attend the voice he was honored in a game. What time did Carl Pug’s Luncheon each month. It’s like being singular way—with the leave Fenway? At 6 a.m. in a capsule. Listening to boxing stories from sound of silence. Your correspondent came to the days of long ago. From the old timers to That was how those know Carl initially through the up and coming fighters. My Dad Irish present in the media dining mutual geography, both of us Bob Murphy would be so proud. Keep on room at the TD Garden having been born and raised punching.”Kenny Butler, Jr., says “The showed their respect for Carl in Western Massachusetts Pug’s Luncheon is the Highlight of my Beane during the ceremony about eight miles apart. Carl month. Disappointment breeds character. honoring his life that took loved his home area, living Knocked downs count in Boxing. Getting up place at Fenway Park on May his entire life in Hampden is life. A joint full of solid guys. I’d break 10. County — first in Agawam, bread with these guys anytime. This side The dining room is usually then in Ware and later in or the other.” Cathy LeRoy says “All of my alive with the sounds of vari- the town of Holland. And all friends from the Over the Hill ous conversations as media his life Carl loved local ra- Pug will be my true friends for life. The boys members chat with one an- dio. He could cover the Pa- L-R: Mickey Finn, Joe DeNucci and other in a pre-game ritual triots one weekend and then Tommy Martini. will always protect me forever. Love you all.” As I was leaving the Florian Hall, I heard that is as traditional as any- do play-by-play for the an- In Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., and others complimenting on the great work Joe thing at the Garden. nual Palmer - Ware Thanks- Miguel Cotto battled for 12 exciting rounds. DeNucci has done. But now, as the appointed giving Day game five days The winner of this exciting fight is still Homecoming in Lowell – Shujaa El Amin time approached, a quiet came later. He could cover the undefeated Floyd Mayweather, Jr., at 43-0, 12-3, 6 KO wins the USBO super-middle- over those gathered. It was Celtics one night and be in 26 KO. He was pushed to the limit by Miguel weight title with his win over Lowell battler respectful and dignified. In- a small Western Massachu- Cotto who has a 37-3, 30 KO record. Miguel Irish Joey McCreedy 13-6-2, 6 KO’s. In the deed, it was as close to a sa- setts gym the next calling Cotto launched a Blitzkrieg in round eight. co-feature Sean Eklund 11-4, 2 KO’s who is cred moment as one perhaps small town high school bas- Floyd Mayweather retook control and trained by Irish Micky Ward, won an 8 would ever witness in that ketball. The day he died he won this 12 rounder by scores of 117-111, rounder over 22 fight James Ventry. Anto- particular place. As the large had filled in on the morning 117-111 and 118-110. nio Canas 6-0-1 of Chicago got off high definition television show at a small radio station Is Manny Paquiao in the future for Floyd the canvas twice in the third round in their screen focused on Fenway, near where he lived. Mayweather? Or is undefeated winner Saul six rounder and fought to a draw with 9-1-2, each person reflected on the And yes, it was a long drive Alvarez 40-0-1, 29 kayos, who won convinc- 6 KO Tyrone Chatman. Marine Jimmy Carl Beane they had known out to the Sturbridge exit on for many years. the Mass. Pike before you got ingly 119-109, 119-109, 118-110 over Shane Smith battled to a no contest with Rafael It was as if two venues, the off and went down some lo- Moseley 46-8-1, 39 kayos? I’m just coming Jusino as a result of an accidental head Fenway Park media area cal roads. But Carl didn’t back from the 7:00 am Day Mass at St. butt. Anthony Jones 1-0-1 won by unani- and the Garden media set- seem to mind. There was a Lawrence Church. After church I stopped mous decision over Bernie Ongewe. ting were joined, rather than time in his career when he at Neighborhood Auto for gas. Owner Promoted by the Chicago Fight Club being a few miles apart. would cover an event at the Steve Cunha was there. We said hello and Promotions. And why not? For it was Garden, drive home for 3 to Steve asked me if I saw the Floyd Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson their relationship with Carl 4 hours sleep and then get Mayweather, Jr., vs. Miguel Cotto fight. fought their long awaited rematch on April Beane that joined everyone up and drive to Hartford Steve stated that it was the best fight that 28th. What did you think about this Fight? together. where he would be on the air he has seen in “ten years!” These two fighters are some of the best of Carl, known far and wide in the morning. We are at a Pug’s Luncheon, at Florian this era. Bernard Hopkins is 47 years young. as the Voice of Fenway Park And Carl maintained fast Hall, with Pug Ringleader Tom Martini and His record is 52-6-2, 32 kayos. He’s fought in the final decade of his life friendships with those who the Pug’s. In attendance are: Joe DeNucci some of the Best in History and is one of when he served as the pub- had a similar calling, shall a great World Title Contender and Massa- the Best in History himself. The winner of lic address announcer there, we say. One of the ones he chusetts State Auditor. Joe DeNucci was this fight by decision is Chad Dawson. He’s had a much longer career in valued most was that of Bob stylish and well savvied. One of the judges highly praised by many in attendance. Oth- radio before he ever got be- Sheppard, the iconic public called this bout a draw at 114-114. The two ers in attendance spoke. Comments appear hind the microphone high address announcer at Yan- other Judges scored this fight 117-111 for after their name. Officer in Boston for above home plate. And it was kee Stadium for more than Chad Dawson. One of these two other judges 28½ years Jake Doucette, Dan Cuoco says, through that career that all half a century. Carl usually who both scored this bout 117-111 was highly “Boxing today is at its lowest level since I members of the Boston sports visited the Stadium at least respectable and experienced Dick Flaherty. started following the sport in the mid 1950s. media came to know Carl. once a season and followed Olympian Demetrius “BooBoo” Andrade The major reason is that there are not You see, Carl was one of up with phone calls through- 17-0, 13 KO’s stopped Roy Cisneros 12-4, 11 enough competitive fights to bring excite- the few media members to out the year. I remember KO’s with a right – left in round one round ment back to the sport we all love. Too many hold credentials to all the when he related how Bob on ESPN2. This fight aired from the fighters today are being protected. Remain- major sports teams in the could not come to the clos- ing undefeated seems to be a major priority Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and was pro- Boston market—the Red ing of the old Yankee Sta- as fighter after fighter cherry pick their moted by Joe De Guardia’s Star Boxing. Sox, Patriots, Bruins and dium because of health rea- way to an alphabet title fight without fac- In UFC Fights: Nate Diaz defeated Jim Celtics plus Boston College sons so the Yankees had ing anyone of equal talent. MMA is doing Miller by Tap-out. In another bout, Johnny football. Thus, if someone him tape the lineup intro- a better job marketing their sport. They Hendricks won by split decision over Josh covered only one team—say ductions at his Long Island have the best facing the best and if a fighter Koscheck by scores of 29-28, 29-28 and the Bruins—he or she knew home. Bob would be granted loses a MMA match he is matched against 28-29. Both Hendricks and Koscheck are Carl and Carl knew that per- a much longer life than Carl, another top notch MMA fighter. If boxing Former NCAA Division 1 National Wrestling son. Thus, by covering all living to be 99. Carl passed followed the MMA’s formula boxing would Champions. five teams Carl knew every- on at age 59. regain its proper place. To me there is Next week, Comments on X-treme one—media members, play- In addition, Carl usually nothing more exciting than to see two Boxer battling Ultimate Fighter. Is anyone ers, coaches and front office visited at least one new base- competitive boxers face each other in an interested in promoting a bout like this? executives. ball stadium per year, creat- exciting match-up. Boxing’s sustained ac- More to follow in upcoming weeks. Stay For more than three de- ing an interesting juxtaposi- tion is much better to view than a MMA tuned. cades Carl worked long hours tion—the announcer from the fight.” Charley Dwyer “The Boxing Brother- Remembering the recent 2012 Ring 4 gathering sound bites via tra- oldest facility in the game vis- nd hood is unbeatable.” Tony Petronelli “The Hall of Fame Banquet on April 22 . Distin- ditional tape recorders and iting with those who plied fight game will be here forever. It will have guished individuals inducted. One of later with digital devices that their trade at the newest. its ups & downs.” Ed Quigley, Jimmy the 2012 inductees Joey DeGrandis who he would package into short Maybe there was some Connors, Paul Barry, Art Boyson and Dick fought 38 Professional bouts versus tough summaries complete with symbolism in Carl’s passing. Flaherty. “Pug’s Luncheons are great. I hombres: Lupe Aguino, Greg Dickson, Artee his own audio descriptions Identified so strongly with look forward to seeing all the guys every Bright, Steve Frank, Ernest Kennedy, before sending them to a va- baseball, a game that fea- month.” Joe Marques, Tommy Dargin, Charles Brewer, John Roman Williams riety of stations. tures nine innings and nine Mickey Finn and John Buddy Ford say and Virgil Hill. Joey DeGrandis fought three It had started with several players per side, he died on “We have a Pug Lunch Boxing Luncheon on title fights. One of his bouts was on Novem- stations in his native West- May 9. In addition, he died a every second Tuesday of the month at ber 17, 2002 versus Virgil Hill. He also ern Massachusetts and had good distance away from the 11:30 am. Please join us for comradeship, fought Daruiz Machalczewski in Poland. later expanded throughout bright lights of the city that conversation and great food & service.” Congratulations on your well deserved New England and beyond. fostered his career, driving Ed Fitzgerald “Boxing has probably saved induction. Humanitarian Award recipient Eventually, he came to ser- alone on a lightly traveled more kids from getting in trouble than any Author Ted Sares is quite the fight family vice national outlets. One country road on a spring day other sport.” Rick Rudolph “The Pugs’ Lun- member. Remembered at this Hall of Fame Christmas season I recall alive with the rebirth of na- cheon is a great time, with great people.” Banquet is: Iron Mike Pusateri. hearing Carl while visiting ture near that small town of Pop Lynch, Karen & Joe O’Leary and In Germany, WBO Cruiserweight Cham- relatives in Wisconsin. Holland. In a way, sudden and Mickey Finn. “The Pug’s Lunch is a great pion Marco Huck 34-2-1, 25 kayos, fought a And it required long hours. tragic though his death was time and a great reunion of a Band of 12 round draw versus Ola Afolabi 19-2-4, When David Ortiz hit his fa- by a heart attack, Carl died Boxers.” “We rehash the past at the Florian 9 KO’s. 114-114, 115-113, 114-114. mous home run to defeat the where most would want to be Hall. Keep Punching.” Mary Nelson, Shirley May 19th at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Yankees in 2004 the blast when the final call comes. Adams and Don Green say “Without Tommy Connecticut, check out “Battle of the came about 1:15 a.m. Carl Born in Hampden County Martini and his Pug’s Luncheon, at least Badges.” For tickets call Denis Marrese then set what is believed to and living within its borders 30 friends would not enjoy one another’s at (855) 660-6606 or Tommy Brown at be the record for a media his entire life, Carl Beane company. He is truly the “Pug of the Month!” 617-710-4669/800-200-2882. member who was the last to indeed had died at home.